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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-10 Info Packet~~~®a7 ~t wlll~~yj -•~..~_ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET September 10, 2009 SEPTEMBER 14 WORK SESSION IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda IP2 Memoranda from the Director of Housing & Inspection Services and the Animal Services Supervisor: Allowing the keeping of "backyard chickens" in residential Iowa City neighborhoods IP3 Memoranda from the Interim City Manager and the City Attorney: Franchise Fee IP4 Summary of Pending Work Session Issues MISCELLANEOUS IP5 Agenda: Joint meeting September 16, 2009 IP6 Memorandum from Mayor Bailey: Partnership for Alcohol Safety (PAS) Taskforce update IP7 Memorandum from the City Clerk: Council Laptop Updates IP8 Memorandum from the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning and Community Development: Update: Flood-related activities IP9 Invitation: Iowa City's Community Development Celebration Wetherby Park -September 17, 2009 IP10 Invitation: Isaac A. Wetherby House Celebration -September 18, 2009 Invitation: Safety Consultant -September 17, 2009 [Distributed on 9/10/09] DRAFT MINUTES IP11 Parks and Recreation Commission: August 19, 2009 IP12 Airport Commission: August 20, 2009 -~~®dl _~r ~:III~~~~ ~r ~ ytlMw~~ii^ ~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY www.icgov.org Council Meeti sand Work Session Agenda Memoranda from t Director of Housing & Inspection ervices and the Animal Services Supervisor: Allowing he keeping of "backyard ch' kens" in residential Iowa City neighborhoods Memoranda from the Interim 'ty Manager and the Cit Attorney: Franchise Fee Summary of Pending Work Sess' n Issues SEPTEMBER 14 WORK SESSION ~ IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4 IP5 IP6 IP7 IP8 IP9 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET September 10, 2009 MISCL~LAN~OUS Agenda: Joint meeting September 16, 2009 Memorandum from Mayor Bailey: Partners ip fo Icohol Safety (PAS) Taskforce update Memorandum from the City Clerk: Coun I Laptop Memorandum from the Director of P lic Works and Development: Update: Flood-relate activities Invitation: Iowa City's Communit Development Cel 17, 2009 of Planning and Community Wetherby Park -September IP10 Invitation: Isaac A. Wetherby Huse Celebration -September 1 DRAFT MINUTES IP11 Parks and Recreation mmission: August 19, 2009 IP12 Airport Commission: August 20, 2009 September 10, 2009 Information Packet (continued) 2 COUNCIL CANDIDATE MATERIALS (WEBSITE ONLY) Information from Parks & recreation provided to individual candidate Information from Housing Authority provided to individual candidate Information distributed at Candidate Workshop by Interim City Manager Helling and Finance Director O'Malley: Approved Budget and Financial Plan Book (Hardcopy Only) with updated page 3 Overheads: Pages 6, 22, 27, 15, Rollback History, Pages16, A20, 17, Property Tax Statement, $100,000 in Property Value, Pages 18, A18, 2 types of debt, Pages 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, Financial Plan Preparation Tentative Schedule Capital Improvement Program Book (Hardcopy Only) Memo form City Clerk on information available on City website UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Ledger sheet External Funding Matrix Citizen's Guide to the Iowa City Sales Tax Referendum Priority # 1: Elevation of Dubuque Street and Replacement of Park Road Bridge Priority # 2: Relocation of North Wastewater Treatment Plant Proposed Fire Station 4 First Avenue /Iowa Interstate Railroad Grade Separation Project Rock Island Railroad Depot Future Iowa City Amtrak Station Location ~ - i ~~®t~'~ 09-10-09 ~."~°,~'~ IP1 ,~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas September 10, zoos www.icgov.org • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Emma J. Harvat Hall 5:30p Special Council Work Session No Dinner • Curfew and Delinquent Behavior • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Formal -Executive Session (Separate Agenda Posted) • Property acquisition Regular Council Work Session ^ Planning and Zoning Items "a,c," ^ Council Appointments • Agenda Items • Legalizing Urban Chickens [ref IP2 & agenda 3g(11)] ^ Franchise Fee (ref IP3] ^ Information Packet Discussion (8/27,9/3 & 9/10J • Council Time • Budget Priorities ^ Schedule of Pending Discussion Items ^ Upcoming Community Events/Council Invitations ^ Discussion of Meeting Schedules • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Johnson County Health and 4:OOp Joint Meeting Human Services Bldg • MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Special Council Work Session • TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting ~' ^ ~~~~ ~`"""'®'~~ City Council Meeting Schedule and CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas September 10, Zoos www.icgov.org • MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Regular Council Work Session 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Orientation/Joint Meeting -outgoing and incoming City Council • MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, NOVMEBER 30 Emma J. Harvat Hall 6:30p Regular Council Work Session • TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall 7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting • MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall TBA Regular Council Work Session 7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting r ^,!,~®~,~ CITY OF IOWR CITY IP2 E~C~ R~ Date: September 2, 2 To: City Council From: Douglas Boothroy, Direct o~ Hopi sing a d Inspection ervices Misha Goodman, Animal ervices Supe 'sor %~// J~ °' Re: Allowing the keeping of "b ckyard chicken" in residential Iowa City neighborhoods An interest has been expressed that Iowa City allow the keeping of a few chickens (four to five) in residential areas. The primary reason is immediate access to homegrown fresh eggs. The Zoning Code prohibits raising any farm animals (including chickens) in any residential area. Under the current Zoning Code, raising farm animals in residential areas is considered not to be compatible with urban residential uses. Housing and Inspection Services The Department of Housing and Inspection Services does not recommend amending the Zoning Code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential neighborhoods. Raising chickens can be a nuisance within an urban environment, and the worst-case situation will happen. Some of the issues include but are not limited to the impact on property values/neighborhood compatibility; the development of nuisances related to odor, noise, the high ammonia content of excrement, diseases, attracting rodents, predators, and the containment of chickens. It is the Department's responsibility to ensure that the City's Zoning, Nuisance, Building and Rental Housing laws are enforced in order to protect public health and welfare of our neighborhoods. At this time, the Department does not have the staffing level to adequately handle enforcement issues associated with raising "backyard chickens" in residential neighborhoods. "Backyard chickens" which are not properly managed or maintained are a nuisance. Animal Services The Division of Animal Services recommends that the City review the possibility of amending the Animal Code and the Zoning Code to allow keeping small amounts of chickens on specific lots within the Iowa City city limits. We recommend, however, that the City consider delaying approval of this amendment for at least one year due to staff dealing with flood recovery and budget constraints. There is no doubt that some violations are likely to take place which may include; animals getting loose, failure of the owner to clean enclosure and dispose of waste in a timely manner, or complaints from neighboring residents. However, chickens can be maintained in escape-proof enclosures, that when built appropriately, will deter most predators. If maintained appropriately, chickens (hens) cause no more noise than other animals commonly maintained within the City. Odor can be controlled through appropriate removal of waste. Rodent attraction can be controlled through proper feeding methods and removal of waste. I have spoken with both zoning and animal control departments in numerous cities who allow the keeping of chickens. In Madison for example, a limited number of chickens are allowed on residential lots. Madison has had their code in place for five years now and has had very few issues. The major issue has occurred when a single family home was located next to an apartment complex. Their code was originally written to require approval from each resident in the apartment complex. They have found this to be unreasonable and are in the process of amending to require the owner's approval only. They have not had noise complaints except in the instance where someone has obtained a rooster without kowing it and the animal is required to be removed immediately. They have not had problems with odor, animals at large or rodents. September 2, 2009 Page 2 Occasionally on unfenced property, they have had dogs cause some problems, but handle these complaints like any other dog at large. Madison zoning stated that the keeping of chickens was very popular when the ordinance first passed. Madison has a population of 231,916. For 2009, Madison received a total of 53 applications to keep chickens. Recommended enforcement standards If keeping of "backyard chickens" is allowed, then it is absolutely essential that effective performance standards for keeping of "backyard chickens" be adopted to ensure accountability, avoid the development of nuisances, and to protect the neighbors' right to the enjoyment of their property. Housing and Inspection Services and Animal Services recommend the following standards: 1. A person wishing to keep chickens must acquire a permit from the City prior to acquiring chickens, and a permit fee should be paid. a. The permit would be for one year and renewed annually with inspection and fees paid. b. The property on which the chickens are going to be kept is subject to inspection prior to the issuance of a permit and the acquiring of any chickens. c. The property would be subject to annual inspections as a condition to renewing the permit. In addition, the permittee must give the City the right to inspect on demand, as a result of complaints received concerning the activity of raising chickens. 2. The permit is not transferrable and does not run with the land. 3. The permit is a limited license for the activity and no vested zoning rights arise from the permit being issued. 4. Private restrictions on the use of the property shall remain enforceable and take precedent over the permit. The private restrictions include, but are not limited to, deed restrictions, condominium restrictions, neighborhood association bylaws, covenants, and rental agreements. 5. Permit issued to a person whose property is subject to private restrictions that prohibit keeping of chickens is void. Interpretation and enforcement of a private restriction is the sole responsibility of the private properties involved. 6. Prior to issuing the permit, the person applying for the permit must notify abutting property owners and must provide verification that all abutting property owners have been notified that an application to keep chickens has been filed. The abutting property owners are to be given 10 working days to comment to the City concerning the permit. A "no" from a neighbor can be grounds to deny a permit. 7. The property cannot be currently in violation of any state law or local ordinance. 8. In addition, a person who keeps or houses chickens shall do the following: a. Keep no more than four hens b. Principal use of the person's property must be single-family. c. Shall not keep any rooster. d. Shall not slaughter any chickens within the City. e. Shall not sell eggs. f. All eggs shall be removed within two days of being laid to avoid rotting. September 2, 2009 Page 3 g. Shall keep chickens in the back yard only. Back yard means the portion of the lot enclosed by the property's rear lot line and side lot lines. h. The chickens shall be provided with a covered enclosure and kept in the covered or fenced enclosure at all times to prevent escape and protect the birds from the elements and allow proper freedom of movement. All enclosures shall be constructed, repaired, and maintained in a manor to prevent rodents from being harbored underneath or within the walls of the enclosures. i. All feed and other items associated with the keeping of chickens shall be so protected so as to prevent rodents from gaining access to or coming into contact with them. j. Chicken coops and enclosures shall be at least 25 feet from any residential structure on the property or adjacent property. The enclosure shall be maintained to ensure proper sanitation for maintaining the health of the birds and the keepers. Feces must be removed and disposed of in a sealed, enclosed container at a minimum of once weekly to avoid odor. k. Adequate food, water, and shelter shall be provided at all times. I. Chickens at large would be a violation of the permit. 9. If any of the requirements are not fully complied with, the City may revoke the permit granted and/or initiate prosecution for a civil infraction violation. 10. Chicken Coop and Pen Requirements Chicken coops and exercise pens must be built with the following specifications: a. Be easy to clean and with good drainage b. Protects the flock from extreme temperatures and wind c. Keeps out rodents, raptors and other predatory animals d. Provides adequate space for the amount of fowl e. Is well ventilated f. Is free of drafts and maintains a uniform temperature g. Has a roosting area h. Has nests that entice hens to lay indoors i. Offers plenty of light, both natural and artificial j. Provides heat in colder temperatures k. Includes sanitary feed and water stations 11. Coop Building Requirements a. A minimum of 4 square feet of space must be provided per bird inside a coop. b. Coops shall be built of solid materials such as wood, metal or plastic. c. Coop floors shall be of wood or cement set a minimum of 1 foot above ground level with a slight slope toward the door or other opening to prevent puddling. d. Walls shall be insulated. September 2, 2009 Page 4 e. Coop must have at least one solid door and window that can be opened for ventilation. Inner framing of door and window must have heavy gauge mesh wire affixed to keep birds secure or coop may be attached to a secure enclosed pen. f. Windows must face south. g. Coop must be tall enough to stand in or have a hinged roof for cleaning. h. Coop must have at least one light for heat. i. Coop must be built in awell-drained area to prevent standing water. j. Coop must have roosts (perch) a minimum of 2" wide allowing a length of 10" per bird, built a minimum of 2' above the floor and 18" from parallel wall. k. Coop must have one nesting box per four birds. Nesting box shall be raised at minimum 12' above the floor and set in a dark area. I. Bedding such as wood pellets or pine shavings shall be provided to reduce odor. Straw may not be used for bedding. 12. Pen Building Requirements a. The pen shall be securely attached to the coop. b. A minimum of 4 square feet of space per bird in outside pen. c. Pen shall be constructed of wood, chicken wire or heavy gauge mesh wire with material buried a minimum of 1' below ground level to prevent escape or entry from predators. d. Pen shall be covered with secure wire or netting to prevent escape or entry from predators. e. Pen shall be built on well-drained area to prevent standing water. hisadm/mem/chickens9-1-09.doc r ^~1,--.,®~ CITY OF IOWR CITY IP3 ~! :.nllii.~,~ ~~,~~ RA N D ~ M ME~CJ Date: September 10, 2009 To: City Council From: Dale Helling, Interim City Manager Re: Gas & Electric Franchise Fee Council will recall that local governments may now impose a franchise fee on electric and gas utility revenues in an amount up to 5% of a utility franchisee's gross revenues. Before the City may enact a franchise fee ordinance, it must adopt a revenue purpose statement specifying the purpose or purposes for which the revenue will be spent. In addition, the law requires that the revenue be used first "for the purposes of inspecting, supervising, and otherwise regulating the utility." That amount is currently estimated at about $400,000 annually, or one-half of one percent. Excess revenue up to a total of five percent may be used for any purpose stated in the Act, which purposes are very broadly stated as follows: a. Property tax relief b. The repair, remediation, restoration, clean-up, replacement, and improvement of existing public improvements and other publicly owned property, buildings, and facilities c. Projects designed to prevent or mitigate future disasters as defined in Section 29C.2 d. Energy conservation measures for low-income homeowners, low-income energy assistance programs, and weatherization programs e. Public safety, including the equipping of fire, police, emergency services, sanitation, street, and civil defense departments f. The establishment, construction, reconstruction, repair, equipping, remodeling, and extension of public works, public utilities, and public transportation systems g. The construction, reconstruction, or repair of streets, highways, bridges, sidewalks, pedestrian underpasses and overpasses, street lighting fixtures, and public grounds, and the acquisition of real estate needed for such purposes h. Property tax abatements, building permit fee abatements, and abatement of other fees for property damaged by a disaster as defined in Section 29C.2 i. Economic development activities and projects MidAmerican Energy estimated in June that a franchise fee on gas and electric receipts in Iowa City would generate approximately $840,000 annually for each 1% of franchise fee imposed. This includes $491,000 from electricity sales and $349,000 from gas sales. From each $840,000 received, approximately $352,000 would come from residential customers, $244,000 from commercial users, and $244,000 from industrial users. September 10, 2009 Page 2 Given the broad scope of uses permitted under the statute, it is clear that the Legislature intended the franchise fee to serve as an optional, alternate source of revenue for funding a variety of local services and operations beyond just the regulation of gas and electric franchises. In June Council discussed the possible use of the franchise fee option and at that time you were asked to consider two basic questions' 1) Is there a majority willing to consider utilizing this local option revenue source? 2) If so, will revenue be generated for purposes beyond the inspection, supervision, and regulation of the utility franchise. As a result of that discussion, there was a majority who indicated an interest in further exploring a franchise fee for funding increased public safety services, most notably the staffing and operation of Fire Station #4 and possibly additional police officers. There did not appear to be a majority who were interested in including an additional 1 % to offset the resulting loss of local option sales tax (L.O.S.T.) revenue. That tax cannot be imposed on the sale of electricity or gas if that sale is subject to a franchise fee. As previously indicated, the annual cost of staffing, operating and maintaining Fire Station #4 is estimated to be approximately $950,000 in FY10 dollars. This includes the annual cost over 20 years for repaying loans for the construction of the station. That amount would be reduced by nearly $150,000 annually if we receive 100% funding for construction of the station. We have been awarded 50% funding from the I-JOBS program and we expect to hear by the end of September whether or not additional funds will be forthcoming through the federal ARRA Stimulus program. The cost to hire, train, and equip a police officer is about $75,000 for their first year of service, also in FY10 dollars. The likelihood remains that significant reductions will be necessary to balance the FY11 budget, even if no new positions are added. Thus it is still my opinion that franchise fee revenue will be needed to fund the staffing and operation of Fire Station #4 as well as any new police officers. In the near future we anticipate having the opportunity to apply for federal grant money for additional police officers under the C.O.P.S. grant program, and for additional firefighters through a SAFER grant. In neither case has the application process begun and we do not expect funding decisions for either program until after the first of the year, and quite possibly not until after the FY11 budget is certified. In the event that we are awarded funding from either or both of these programs, they have historically required that the City retain and fund these positions after the respective grant periods end. Enactment of a franchise fee requires adoption of an enabling ordinance and notice to the franchise holder 90 days in advance of the effective date for beginning collection of the fee from customers. If Council remains interested in enacting a franchise fee, I suggest that you consider one of the following two options. First, you could pursue passage of an ordinance and notice to MidAmerican prior to the end of this year with assessment of the fee beginning as of April 1, 2010. Alternatively, you could wait until January and incorporate this decision into your overall budget decision making process. That would, of course, mean that actual collection of fees would be pushed back to May or June at the earliest. Given the uncertainty of federal funding for police officers and firefighters, and thus the possibility that any new positions would have to be funded from a franchise fee, the urgency you place on beginning to fill those positions is critical to this decision. September 10, 2009 Page 3 In light of the above, I offer the following recommendation for Council's consideration: 1. Adoption of a franchise fee for the stated purposes of a) inspecting, supervising, and otherwise regulating the franchised utility, and b) public safety. Further, I suggest that you consider also including a third stated purpose, "Economic Development" (addressed in #7 below). 2. Setting a target of funding all annual expenses for Fire Station #4 (estimated at $815,000 to $950,000 annually, depending on grant funding received for station construction.) 3. Targeting the addition of six officers to the police department ($450,000 annually). 4. The City to apply for nine Fire Dept. and six Police Dept. positions, or the maximum number permitted under the application guidelines, if fewer, from the respective C.O.P.S. and SAFER grants. 5. Adoption of the franchise fee ordinance within a timeframe that allows for collection of the fee to begin between March 1 and June 1, 2010. 6. Based on information regarding grant prospects that is available in January, 2010, Council to decide at that time whether or not to begin filling the new positions in advance of federal grant funding decisions, or to wait until grant funding is known. 7. Including Economic Development as a stated purpose would allow for any excess franchise fee revenue, resulting from partial federal funding for police officers and/or firefighters in the initial years, to be used for economic development purposes, perhaps including partial funding of infrastructure improvements for the 420th Street Industrial Park. This could reduce significantly the amount of debt needed to make that development shovel ready for attracting new industry. As federal grant funding for public safety is reduced and finally expires, franchise fee revenues would then be redirected to fully fund those positions. You have also received a memo from the City Attorney addressing several legal aspects relating to the implementation of a franchise fee. If there is other specific information I can make available for your work session discussion on September 14, please let me know. cc. Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director Fire Chief Andy Rocca Police Chief Sam Hargadine Jeff Davidson, Planning Director Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 9, 2009 To: City Council From: Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney Re: Franchise Fee The following is provided for Council's information in connection with consideration of a franchise fee. I. Interplay Between Sales Tax and Franchise Fee: 1) Residential gas and electric bills are exempt from the state sales tax. Iowa Code §423.3(84). State sales tax is collected on the sale of electricity or gas to non- residential customers. 2) The local option sales tax (LOST) is imposed on all utility bills (i.e. the residential exemption for state sales tax does not apply to LOST -Iowa Code §423.3(84)) 3) LOST is not imposed on the sale of electricity or gas if that sale is subject to a franchise fee (4238.5). 4) The former SILO (school infrastructure local option sales tax) is now part of the state sales tax and is unaffected by a franchise fee. See attached July 27, 2009 informal opinion of the Iowa Department of Revenue. Therefore, this portion of the state sales tax will, along with the rest of the state sales tax, be collected on the sale of electricity or gas to non-residential customers notwithstanding the imposition of a franchise fee. II. Customer Classes: As you know, some cities currently have different franchise fee rates for different customer classes such as residential, commercial and industrial. The Iowa League of Cities, after consultation with Iowa municipal attorneys, has responded as follows to a question from the Iowa Utility Association asking how much discretion cities have to impose different rates on different customer classes: The language used by the legislature in SF 478 "does not rule out the possibility that a city could consider its variable costs of inspecting, supervising and otherwise regulating the provision of the franchised services to various classes of customers, and to structure the franchise fee to recoup its actual costs as they apply to each customer class." Cc: Dale Helling, Interim City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk P~gpAENT O T p~ • ,C ~, ~c Iowa Department of Revenue ~.~a July 27, 2009 RECEIVED gY Eleanor M. Dilkes JU(. 2 $ 2009 City Attorney, Iowa City e 1 eanor- di 1 kes@iowa -city . org CIN A~ORNEY'S OFFICE Dear Ms. Dilkes: Re: SILO and franchise fees, your e-mail, 06-22-2009. Your recent e-mail to the Iowa Department of Revenue has been given to me for reply. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Darwin Clupper. I am a technical tax specialist with the Department of Revenue's Policy Section. My particu- lar area of concentration is Iowa sales and use tax law. We have already talked by telephone. You inquire on behalf of Iowa City, where the city leaders are considering imposing a franchise fee on utilities' sales of gas and electricity to all customers in the city. Iowa Code, § 423E.3 (1) (2009) reads as follows: 1. The [school infrastructure local option] tax shall be imposed on the same basis as the state sales and services tax or in the case of the use of natural gas, natural gas service, electricity, or electric service on the same basis as the state use tax and shall not be imposed on the sale of any property or on any service not taxed by the state, except the tax shall not be imposed on the sales price from the sale of motor fuel or special fuel as defined in chapter 452A which is consumed for highway use or in water- craft or aircraft if the fuel tax is paid on the transaction and a refund has not or will not be al- lowed, on the sales price from the sale of equipment by the state department of transportation, or on the sales price from the sale or use of natural gas, natu- ral gas service, electricity, or electric service in a city or county where the sales price from the sale of natural gas or electric energy is subject to a fran- chise fee or user fee during the period the franchise or user fee is imposed. Director: Mark R. Schuling Hoover State Office Building Des Moines, Iowa 50319 www.state.ia.us/tax July 28, 2009 Page 2 Of course, effective July 1, 2008, the tax to which this exemp- tion applied was repealed, and was replaced by an increase of one percent in the state sales and use tax. Your letter asks about tax treatment of non-residential utility bills in cities that impose a franchise fee: "In the Department of Revenue's view, is the I% of the state sales tax to be used for school purposes imposed on the sale of gas or electricity if there is a franchise fee imposed on that sale of electricity or gas?" The answer to this question is yes. The justification for that answer is simple: The tax to which the franchise fee exemption applies no longer exists. When the tax died, the ex- emption died with it, and there is no indication that the Legis- lature intended that exemption to apply to the now six percent state sales tax simply because the subsection allowing the ex- emption was not repealed. I think it remains on the books in case people need to know something about how SILO was imposed in previous years, about what was taxable and what not. So, the tax should be collected on the sale of electricity or gas to non-residential customers in jurisdictions where the franchise fee is imposed. As you correctly noted, the state sales tax is not imposed on residential utility bills. At this time I should also remind you that Department rule 701- 16.50(422,423) states that, in general, the amount of any fran- chise fee passed on to its customers by a utility is subject to the state sales tax. In closing, I must issue my usual warning. Please be advised that this e-mail is an informal opinion and is only applicable to the factual situation referenced and to the statutes in exis- tence at the time of issuance. Because of this, the Department could, in the future, take a position contrary to that stated in the e-mail. Sincerely, Darwin D. Clupper Tax Specialist, Policy Section July 28, 2009 Page 3 Compliance Division 515-281-3670 July 28, 2009 Page 4 POLICY SECTION ASSIGNMENT/SUMMARY REPORT From: Iowa City Date: 07-21-2009. Due Date: 07-10-2009. TS: Darwin D. Clupper Control #: ES-06-09- Ol-C Subject Matter: SILO and the franchise fee. Summary of Position Statement or Correspondence: The e-mail states that the full six cent state sales tax is to be collected on sales of gas and electricity. in jurisdictions where a franchise fee is collected on those same gas and electricity sales. 1 1 1' SUMMARY OF PENDING WORK SESSION ISSUES 9/9/09 Reduced Public Art Program (SEPTEMBER 28) Snow Removal Plan Update (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER) Farmers' Market (SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER) Meet with Historic Preservation Commission re: energy efficiency/green issues (after guideline revisions are drafted) (NOVEMBER) 2010 Legislative Priorities (NOVEMBER) Site Options for Proposed Justice Center (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER) Site of New Animal Shelter (after FEMA final decision) Taft Avenue -Land Use Designations for Adjacent Areas Flood Response & Mitigation Update (PERIODIC) Alley Inventory (FALL `09) Johnson County IPS BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Terrence Neuzil, Chairperson Pat Harney Larry Meyers Sally Stutsman Rod Sullivan Joint Meeting Johnson County Board of Supervisors City of Iowa City City of Coralville City of North Liberty Iowa City Community School Board Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Rooms 203B and 203C Health and Human Services Building* 855 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Agenda INFORMAL MEETING 1. Call to order 4:00 p.m. 2. Discussion/update of the following: a) Trails (Johnson County) b) Justice Center (Johnson County and City of Iowa City) c) Juvenile delinquency community concerns and school violence (Johnson County and Iowa City) d) Curfew regulations (City of Iowa City) 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 • PHONE: (319) 356-6000 • FAX: (319) 356-6036 9-16-09 (continuation of business) Page 2 e) Upcoming budgets, including forecasts from assessors (Johnson County) f) Waiver of FY10 property taxes for flood related buyout properties (City of Iowa City) g) Opening of 09-10 school year (Iowa City Community School District) h) Capital projects (Iowa City Community School District) i) School boundaries and redistricting process (Johnson County and Iowa City Community School District) j) Areas of potential collaboration for governmental entities (Johnson County and Iowa City Community School District) k) Date and time of next meeting 1) Other 3. Inquires from the public 4. Adjournment *Parking is available in the lot and ramp on the north side of the Health and Human Services Building. Enter the building through the northwest door (closest to Clinton Street). Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. Conference room 203 B/C is located directly across from the elevators. A tour of the Health and Human Services Building will be offered at 3:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested. Please meet in Room 203 B/C for the tour. ~ r ~~~~ ~~~,~~`~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM 09-10-09 IP6 To: Iowa City City Council From: Regenia Bailey, Mayor Re: Partnership for Alcohol Safety (PAS) Taskforce update Date: September 9, 2009 I have included the materials from the Partnership for Alcohol Safety (PAS) Taskforce meeting on September 4, 2009. The structure of the Partnership includes a number of working subcommittees. If you would like to be included in any of the subcommittees or have any questions about the Taskforce, please let me know. As you can see, the next PAS meeting will be in early December. Partnership for Alcohol Safety Steering Committee Meeting Friday, September 4, 2009 10:00 - 11:00 am Plaza 1, Plaza Towers 1. Call to order (10:00) Steering Committee Co-chairs Regenia Bailey Wallace Loh 2. Discussion items/next steps Pricing (10:05) Game day/tailgating alcohol safety (10:20) David Asprey for Chuck Peters -Access to Alcohol Subcommittee Michael Artman for Gary Barta -Alcohol Abuse: Breaking the First Year Cycle Subcommittee Diversify downtown (10:35) 3. Informational items (10:50) Press conference Webpage and share point site 4. Data Committee Update (10:55) Susan Curry -Diversify Downtown Subcommittee Scott Ketelsen -Communication Subcommittee Douglas Beardsley -Data, Statistics, and Monitoring Subcommittee 5. Adjourn (11:00) Next meeting -early December 2009 ~~~®i~ _~+ ~ I II ~-' ~ ~. ,~ ~,,,,, Imo, ~~~ ~~ ORD. 03-4061- prohibition on serving no more than two (2) "servings" to any one person changed to a prohibition on serving more than two (2) "containers" to any one person. City Code Section 4-5-7. ORD. 03-4073 -prohibited holders of liquor licenses or wine or beer permits from allowing persons who are under nineteen (19) years of age to enter or remain in the licensed or permitted establishments between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and closing; and prohibits such persons from entering or remaining in the licensed or permitted establishment unless an exemption applies; and establishes a fine of $250 for violations. City Code Section 4-5-8. RES. 06-216 - developed a written policy that includes criteria to be used to determine whether an applicant for a liquor license or beer/wine permit is of "good moral character," and approved the Police Chief's policy. ORD. 09-4330 -Previous ordinance (03-4073) already prohibited persons under the age of nineteen (19) from being present after 10:00 p.m. in a licensed establishment whose primary purpose is the sale of alcohol. The ordinance increased the fine for violations to $500. City Code Section 4-5-8(E) (1) RES. 09-38 -Previous resolution (06-216) approved the guidelines for Police Chief review of license applications for liquor, beer, and wine. This resolution approved revised guidelines which incorporates the on-premises renewal criteria form and denial of renewal for an establishment with a PAULA rate per visit of 1.00 or more. ORD. 09-4341 - Established a minimum separation requirement between bars in all commercial zones that allow these uses and a minimum separation requirement in the Central Business Zones between retail establishments, such as liquor stores, that receive a significant amount (25% or more) of their gross income from the sale of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. City Code Title 14 (multiple sections). * Two establishments, Etc. and The Field House, were recommended for denial based on the PAULA rates by City Council at the July 28, 2009 meeting. Both have appealed to the State (Alcoholic Beverages Division) and hearings have been scheduled for October 23. S:univinfo2009.doc Update on University of Iowa efforts • Alcohol Skills Training Program (ASTP) is an educational intervention shown to decrease average number of drinks, dangerous drinking, and negative consequences among college students. ASTP was completed in Greek chapters last year. All new members will be re uired to complete this year. Follow-up behavior surveys indicate significant declines in dangerous drinking and negative consequences among ASTP participants. Expanding to Intramurals teams (shown in RISE report as high-risk) this year. • Red Watch Band program, a safety training program aimed at identification and emergency intervention with alcohol poisoning begins this fall. Health Ninjas (Health Iowa's peer opinion leader program) will serve as trainers. • Expanding AlcoholEdu requirement to transfers. Currently required of all first year students, AlcoholEdu participants show significantly lower rates of dangerous drinking, blackouts, hangovers, and other negative consequences, compared to non-participants. The impact of AlcoholEdu appears protective over a period of years (e.g., our junior students still have lower rates of high-risk behaviors than students who did not complete AEdu). • Considering expansion of Code of Student Conduct to more off campus violations. • Increased fines in residence halls (from $500 to $700 for hosting a party and from $~00 to $330 if found drinking in the residence halls) • Increased funding for UI/IC Police coverage downtown G months of the year on Thurs/Fri/Sat nights • Collaboration with Coralville Transit to offer free Coral Ridge Mall bus services (Thursday/Friday with student ID)- early ridership over 100 nightly • Continued funding for late night alternative activities on campus • Pilot testing effective brief motivational interview/personalized feedback curriculum in College Transition courses starting this fall. This approach uses motivational interviewing skills to point out discrepancies between student goals and their behavior in order to induce behavior change. • Increased parent communication through Parent Times and monthly email newsletter. Content will be geared toward helping parents make positive contributions toward addressing alcohol issues in college. • Sophomore Screen: An online health risk assessment will be rolled out this fall, targeting the sophomore cohort. Tailored online feedback about reducing risks and harm will be provided - an effective intervention for many. In addition, students with riskier behaviors will be provided incentives to complete group or individual programs that we know work. • Partnering with Faculty Senate officers on survey and committee to identify faculty engagement strategies PAS Access to Alcohol Subcommittee Update September 4, 2009 1. Update on subcommittee discussions/activities • The subcommittee met on June 30`", July 28`" and August 1 lt" to discuss strategies for managing college students' access to alcohol. 2. Struggles • The subcommittee quickly learned that there is no quick or easy solution to this issue. Because the challenge of appropriately managing access to alcohol is multifaceted and heavily impacted by the existing culture, solutions will require a multifaceted approach applied consistently over time. Many of the issues that our subcommittee has discussed require a strong partnership between the University, the city and the business community. 3. What has worked? • Following our first meeting it was agreed that we needed a stronger presence of representatives from the community/business owners. Additional individuals representing these areas were invited to join the subcommittee. This has provided the subcommittee with a diversity of opinions which has contributed to a robust discussion. 4. Top priorities identified The following areas have been identified at this point as priorities to be pursued during the current year: A. Pricing of alcohol • Reasonable and effective minimum pricing approaches for all alcohol, addressing consumption on and off premises • Geographical scope of such efforts (city limits? county?) B. Promotion of alcohol • Reduce or eliminate advertising of drink specials C. Practices of servers • Define high risk serving situations and consider requiring a license, age threshold and responsible beverage service training for servers in these situations • Serving policies such as only serving individual drinks directly to consumer D. Policies that support the efforts of Pricing, Promotion and Practices, which may include: • Social Host laws • Identification practices • Zoning and occupancy laws • Rental permits tied to PAULAS • Under 21 not allowed in high risk situations after a certain time • Policies on tailgating and other pre-game/game issues 5. What your subcommittee needs from the steering committee • Feedback regarding the merits of the identified priority areas. Partnership for Alcohol Safety Diversify Downtown Business Subcommittee Update September 4, 2009 Members: Regenia Bailey; Dan Brown; Sue Curry (Chair); Stacey Cyphert; Jeff Disterhoft; Wendy Ford; Mark Ginsburg; Chuck Green; David Kieft; Marc Moen;lim Swaim. Update on subcommittee discussions/activities The subcommittee met three times (May 5th inaugural meeting; July 10th; August 315Y). Our discussions have focused on: (1) defining our mission; (2) articulating general approaches to diversifying downtown; (3) brainstorming specific ideas; and (4) identifying two overarching goals and short-term steps for future focus. Top Priorities Identified 1. Mission: "To create a downtown area in Iowa City that is welcoming, safe, with a vibrancy and interest that appeals to a wide range of people at all hours." 2. General approaches are to diversify: a. The types of businesses in the downtown b. Activities other than downtown drinking that are available to area young adults c. Serving practices and activities at the bars d. Residential mix (types of residences and demographics of those who occupy them) 3. Overarching goals & initial steps a. Overarching goals are to : (1) Diversify non-bar related businesses and activities in the downtown ; (2) Diversify the business/behavior models of the bars b. Initial steps i. Via a walking tour inventory the downtown to identify possible locations for diversification of business and/or activities and generate a list of possible activities and venues that could feasibly go into available spaces. ii. Advocate for locating UI arts venue(s) downtown iii. Research options for ordinances that could lead to: 1. changing pricing and cover charges at bars 2. changing consequences for bar owners who violate ordinances beyond loss of licensure (e.g., restricted hours of business or other liquor license restrictions) iv. Identify ways to remove or minimize barriers for entrepreneurs (e.g., subcommittee can set up an incubator of new ideas, identify seed money for entrepreneurs, provide advice on navigating government agencies and help to find voids in the market that would enhance the retail diversity). BREAKING THE FIRST YEAR CYCLE Partners in Alcohol Safety September 4, 2009 1. UPDATE OF SUBCOMMITTEE ACTIVITIES The subcommittee met on June 29 and August 18, 2009. The initial meeting involved organizing the group, general brainstorming, discussing our charge, and beginning to develop short- and longer-term goals. At the August 18 meeting, we worked primarily on refining and focusing our short-term goals. 2. STRUGGLES IVo major obstacles or problems (yet). 3. WHAT HAS WORKED 4. TOP PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED SHORT-TERM GOALS • MANDATORY ALCOHOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: All first-year students will be required to complete an alcohol educational program. Introduce safety and related policies at the first-year orientation. • MAKE THE UNIVERSITY'S RULES CLEAR AND EASY TO FIND: Expand efforts to make the information easy to find on our rules and consequences of violations. • PARENT NOTIFICATION: Provide specific information to parents at orientation. Send parents a letter specifically explaining our expectations regarding conduct (on and off campus?). Notification to parents if their child is caught breaking the rules and the steps taken following the incident. • CHANGE THE TAILGATING CULTURE/ATMOSPHERE: Provide an area for students to go to pre-game celebration with food, games, entertainment, etc. to show they can have fun and gear-up for the game without alcohol. • EXTENDING THE ACADEMIC DAY/WEEK: Have many more classes available on Fridays to reduce the "weekend starts on Thursday" mentality. • MORE POLICE PATROL: Determine if funding allows for more police on patrol handing out PAULA's and public intoxication citations to send the message to alcohol abusers that we are serious about controlling this problem. LONG-TERM GOALS Start communication with state officials to push for astate-wide law restricting entry into bars to patrons 21 and older. Since alcohol abuse is not limited to Iowa City/Coralville, presenting to representatives as a state issue might accomplish the goal. 5. WHAT IS NEEDED FROM THE STEERING COMMITTEE We need assistance in refining and implementing our subcommittee goals. Partnership on Alcohol Safety Subcommittee on Permanent Alternatives September 3, 2009 Update Meetings. The subcommittee on permanent alternatives met twice in July. Summary. Subcommittee members agreed that alcohol-alternative activities needed to have four characteristics: • Regularly scheduled so that potential participants don't have to figure out when and where they will occur. • Centrally located or easily reached by public transportation • Provide a mechanism for social interaction • Perceived asstudent-friendly (price, content) The subcommittee clarified what an alternative activity is. To help limit the harm associated with alcohol, an activity does not have to be "dry." For example, a bowling alley that serves beer would be a positive alternative. Most bowlers go to the alley to bowl, not to get drunk. In contrast, very many young people go to bars to get drunk. The bowler who has two or three beers over the course of an evening of bowling is much safer than the bar patron who has eight or ten shots over the course of the evening. Much of our discussion focused on what it would take for alternative activities to appear downtown. The Iowa City community has no shortage of ambitious entrepreneurs, all of whom are aware of the large student population, as well as the large number of college-age non- students who live in or visit Iowa City. Indeed, there have been sporadic attempts to create nighttime non-alcohol entertainment venues in the past, with little success. It appears that entrepreneurs have concluded that bars have more profit potential than any non-bar competitor. We are unable to identify a plausible strategy to create successful nighttime non- alcohol centric entertainment venues downtown absent the creation of incentives for their creations or disincentives for bar operation. We were not able to identify practical possibilities for such incentives or disincentives. There is, however, potential to provide alternatives in two other ways: • Expand activities on campus, with particular attention to the characteristics identified above. • Provide easy access to alternative activities away from downtown. With regard to the second, the university and Coralville Transit System have cooperated to allow UI students to use CTS busses after 6:00 on Thursday and Friday without paying a fare. Coral Ridge Mall and the university are cooperating in the development of a marketing campaign to promote the program. Even in the absence of marketing, ridership had reached 123 by the second Friday of the program. If the demand warrants it, the university will explore the possibility of a similar program with Iowa City Transit. Partnership for Alcohol Safety Data Subcommittee Report and recommendations to the Steering Committee Report date: 9-4-09 Background The Data Subcommittee has met twice since formation, on 6-24-09 and 8-17-09. Agenda items included: Defining the role/charge of the data subcommittee; Identifying data sources to support the role; Identifying resources needed to carry out the subcommittee's charge. Much discussion took place to clarify the committee's charge. Our conclusion was that our charge was twofold: 1) Evaluate, to the extent possible, changes in the community related to risky alcohol use. Data should expand beyond student population and track community behaviors as much as possible. Focus will be on binge drinking and high risk behaviors, not overall consumption. 2) Act as a coordinating body to collect data from the other committees in order to track and evaluate implementation of the PAS's activities. Some data is readily-available and can be assembled without a great deal of resources (i.e. law enforcement activity, raw emergency department visits and existing Iowa Youth Survey results). Some data is available but will take some resources to assemble and include in the committee's matrix while some data will require some very directed resources and activity tracking over time. Recommendations The committee looked at a sample data tracking matrix. This matrix attempts to provide a framework for defining objectives, strategies and metrics. It also distinguishes between existing data (divided in to 4 categories) and data that will need to be generated from each respective committee's activities. The data committee recommends that a standardized method for defining and collecting data be established as a means to assist committees in determining activities and evaluating the process and outcome of our efforts. Collecting meaningful data to track community changes and progress on committee activities will require some dedicated resources. While there is substantial expertise on the subject matter among members of the committee and committee members are willing to provide direction and oversight, the on-going work of the committee will require some outside resources. We recommend that a graduate student-level position be established (.SFTE) to collect and report the data and assist other committees in the same. Further, we recommend that a fund be established to which committees may submit proposals for primary data collection needs (i.e. observational survey). C:\Users\lzaper\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\3YXI20MV\Data cmt report 9-4-09.doc "Student Opportunities" data matrix (Sample) Strategic Goall Strategiesz Metrics/Indicators3 Existing Data4 Primary Data Collections Frequency6 Medical Legal Academic Survey Survey Observational Other Increase students' opportunities to attend alcohol-free activities w/in bars Establish group of bars to participate X Schedule to alternate choices Published ad with schedule X Find out what other cities do X Add other goals 1 These are sample goals; each subgroup can be asked to complete this. Z These are sample strategies; each subgroup can be asked to complete this. s Can ask each subgroup to propose their top 3 metrics that show the strategy actually was implemented (process) and up to 3 metrics that show the strategy had the desired effect (outcome). a If we have descriptions of available data in these categories we can provide them as an attachment-the idea here would be to simply place acheck-mark in each box that would seem appropriate and a high priority for each strategy. s Check-marks in these boxes would indicate that we need to consider the feasibility of collecting new information e This would give us a sense of how often we'd want to collect information -not sure if this column will work since some information may need to be collected at different frequencies related to the same metric, but it's a way to start thinking about the minimum frequency we'd need to aim for. Data Subcommittee Data Matrix Strategic Goal Strategies Metrics/Indicators Existi ng Data Primary Data Collect ion Frequency' Medical Legal Academic Survey Survey Observational Other Assess the impact of A B Annually (by PAS activities on month) high-risk alcohol behaviors C D E ,~ F G ~~ H `~ ~~ J A. # of ED visits with alcohol-related DRG code B. C. PAULA's D Continued research of weekend ED visits Alcohol-related sexual assaults E. Other alcohol-specific charges (pub. Intox.) F. G. National College Health Assessment H I. Behavioral Risk Factor Survey ~• UI drop out data Iowa Youth Survey # alcohol dorm violations and fines If needed, attachments, corresponding to the letter, would be added with further clarification of the existing data or data needing to be collected. 'This would give us a sense of how often we'd want to collect information -not sure if this column will work since some information may need to be collected at different frequencies related to the same metric, but it's a way to start thinking about the minimum frequency we'd need to aim for. [name of committee] Data matrix Strategic Goal$ Strategies9 Metrics/Indicators10 Existing Data11 Primary Data Collection12 Frequencyls Medical Legal Academic Survey Survey Observational Other Add other goals 8 These are sample goals; each subgroup can be asked to complete this. 9 These are sample strategies; each subgroup can be asked to complete this. 10 Can ask each subgroup to propose their top 3 metrics that show the strategy actually was implemented (process) and up to 3 metrics that show the strategy had the desired effect (outcome). 11 If we have descriptions of available data in these categories we can provide them as an attachment-the idea here would be to simply place acheck-mark in each box that would seem appropriate and a high priority for each strategy. iz Check-marks in these boxes would indicate that we need to consider the feasibility of collecting new information 13 This would give us a sense of how often we'd want to collect information -not sure if this column will work since some information may need to be collected at different frequencies related to the same metric, but it's a way to start thinking about the minimum frequency we'd need to aim for. ~,~®~ C[TY OF [UWA C[TY 1P7 ~~~~~~~ ,~~~~~ ~ ~ RA D ~ ~ ~E Date: September 9, 2009 To: Mayor and City Council From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk ~~~~ Re: Council Laptop Updates I have been contacted by the Information Technology Services Department (ITS) on the need to do a monthly update and quick check of Council laptops. This will ensure the equipment is running properly and updates are installed to keep them running properly. It is estimated that the checks will take less than 30 minutes each. You may chose to leave your laptop with me after a Monday work session and then the laptop returned to you prior to the Tuesday formal meeting or chose to work directly with ITS on scheduling the check by calling Michael Harapat at 356-5422. Please let me know if I can provide any additional assistance. Cc: Mike Harapat U:laptopcheck.doc _~ r '~~~~~~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM IP8 Date: September 10, 2009 To: City Council From: Jeff Davidson, Director of Planning and Community Development Re: Update: Flood-related activities Engineering and Public Works Administration • The contractor is working on the Iowa Avenue Inverted Siphon Sewer Project. The pilot bores have been completed for the three pipes. • Working with staff to develop the application for TIGER Funding for the Park Road Bridge and Dubuque Street Project. • The contract has been awarded to D.W. Zinser Company for the first nine residential demolitions. The demolitions are not likely to occur prior to Labor Day. Bids for asbestos abatement were taken on August 19th. The demolitions must occur prior to September 28th for seven of the nine properties. • MMS Consultants are completing the survey necessary for the design of the levee along Baculis and Thatcher Mobile Home Parks and Commercial Court was approved. They will also be pursuing the redelineation of the floodway by FEMA in this area. • Working with staff to develop the applications for the Community Disaster Grants. • Working with staff to develop the applications for CDBG Funding. • Working with staff to develop the application for TIGER Funding for the Park Road Bridge and Dubuque Street Project. • Working with the Iowa DOT to reallocate the FHWA emergency repairs funds for Park Road Bridge and Dubuque Street to the elevation Project. • Reviewing the University of Iowa Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. • Discussion of a volunteer clean-up effort of the property purchased from the Park View Church. Water Division • Continued working with Engineering & Howard R. Green (HRG) for design and schedule on the 12" river crossing repairs (Old Plant and Hwy 6) 1. HRG will provide design, specifications and inspection bid documents for the two projects (temporary and permanent repair). A preliminary estimated cost for the projects has been forwarded to FEMA. We're awaiting HRG's scope of services contract and fee for these projects. If the permanent repair can proceed in a timely manner we may forgo the temporary repair. 2. We are awaiting the geotech report for the river crossings from HRG. 3. Upon completion of the study FEMA will complete the PW and Hazard Mitigation to replace both river crossings September 10, 2009 Page 2 The HRG Hazard Mitigation Study is complete. The PW and Hazard Mitigation Plan for CW 3, CW 4, SW 4 and the respective electrical systems was `obligated' by FEMA this week. We are awaiting a design contract for the projects from HRG. The HRG Hazard Mitigation Study is being used for additional funding request for hazard mitigation for plant site well houses. We are currently working with Dave Purdy. Planning and Community Development • Doug Ongie attended the Long Term Recovery Case Management Subcommittee Meeting on Friday, September 4. • Staff participated in a disaster recovery teleconference on Wednesday, September 9 with staff from the Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Rebuild Iowa Office. • Staff continues to review and rank Jumpstart applications in preparation for disbursing State Jumpstart 3 funding. • Several more closings of homes in the HMGP buyout program will occur in the next few weeks. FEMA has been approving duplication of benefits on a more reliable basis. • Asbestos removal began on September 2"d for the homes acquired through HMGP and the demolition of the first nine homes will begin on September 14ch • Steve Long and Sarah Walz were on a KXIC radio show on September 9th to discuss the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnerships program and the $1 million I-Jobs award. • Staff began distributing the first round of checks from the $1 million CDBG Business Rental Assistance Program on Tuesday, Sept. 8. This program pays for up to six months rent (with a maximum of $50,000) for businesses who are located or will locate in commercial buildings that were flooded. Contracts have been signed with the state and staff has begun verifying the eligibility of applicants. To date, we have 44 applications for more than $700,000. • A Request for Proposals was sent out two weeks ago to consultants for a study to determine the feasibility of creating a downtown business incubator for creative technology-related businesses. The EDA (Economic Development Administration) recently approved a $60,000 grant request for the study. The EDA determined the project eligible for disaster recovery funds, in part, because of the job creation potential in the creative technologies sector in downtown locations. • The Jumpstart Small Business Assistance Program closed on April 15. Businesses were eligible for up to $50,000 in forgivable loan funds plus an additional $5,000 for reimbursement of new energy efficient equipment. We distributed $1.25 million to 44 participants. Of the $1.25 million, $45,000 was for reimbursement of energy efficient equipment. • The Iowa City Flood Recovery program, instituted very shortly after the flood, provided up to $5,000 in grant funds to businesses for flood related clean up expenses. We distributed almost $75,000 to 18 applicants. 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She will hie assisted ln` ~anc Beattie, ~k'etherh~'s ~ reat, great gt~anddaughter, ~tiho is traveling tom California fos the accasx~n. Light refreshments and. a your of the house acid gaxden «-ill follow ~/, "%'' Pa e 1 of~a~~ Marian Karr From: Cheryl Nelson [Cheryl@icaar.org] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:24 PM To: Council Subject: Safety Consultant Dear Council Again this year the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® is bringing Andrew Wooten in to speak on safety issues with our members. In addition, as a community service, on the morning of September 17th he will address the Seniors and their parents at City, West and Tate High Schools. The school district has approved. Andrew has been a successful consultant on personal and community safety for a number of years. He has offered an hour or two of discussion and insight that might be useful as we consider neighborhood safety issues such as curfews. I hope you will attend as he will share some of the ideas that have been successful in other areas. We will be meeting here at the ICAAR offices on September 16th at 3:00 pm. Cheryl Nelson, CEO Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® 438 Hwy 1 West Iowa City, IA 52246 319-338-6460 Cheryl@icaar.org This correspondence will become a public record. 9/ 10/2009 uy-~u-ua IP11 MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION August 19, 2009 - 5:00 p.m. DRAFT MEETING ROOM B, ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Members Present: David Bourgeois, Lorin Ditzler, Maggie Elliott, Craig Gustaveson, Aaron Krohmer, Margie Loomer, Ryan O'Leary, Jerry Raaz, John Westefeld Members Absent: None Staff Present: Mike Moran, Terry Robinson Others Present: Ruth Heffner, Margie Hawtrey, Jim Hawtrey, Kitty Davis, Mori Constantino, Jeff Martin, Dianna Harris, Joyce Daniels RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL: (to become effective only after separate Council action): Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Loomer to approve the proposed DogPAC Fee Structure as presented by DogPAC. Motion passed 9-1 with Krohmer voting no. OTHER FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Moved by Bourgois, seconded by Elliott, to approve the July 8, 2009 minutes as written, Motion passed 9-0. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: There were seven members from the public present to talk about their concerns of proposed changes regarding Senior Swim at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Pool. Currently Senior Swim is the time designated for those swimmers who are 55 years of age or older to have exclusive use of the pool from 9-10 a.m., Monday through Friday. There had been discussion between Mike Moran and Matthew Eckhardt, Aquatics Program Supervisor, about the fact that there seems to be a very low attendance during this time of senior swimmers and that, in fact, the pool staff are having to turn away a number of those people younger than 55 who want to lap swim during this time. It was determined that while they would not eliminate senior swim, that staff would no longer enforce this rule. Ruth Heffner was the spokesperson for the group. She stated that she, as the others present, have swam during senior swim hours for a number of years. She stated that they need a place and time to swim when those younger and much better swimmers are not allowed to swim at the same time. The feeling is that these faster swimmers can make more wake in the water, therefore, causing more difficulty for the seniors to lap swim. She reminded staff and Commission that Senior Swim was designed for people will disabilities or for those who cannot swim with a lot of water movement around them. She stated that approximately two weeks ago she had heard that Senior Swim was going to be eliminated. She stated that different people from the group had various conversations with Matthew Eckhardt and Mike Moran and that she was also told by office staff that the decision had already been made. She was later told by Eckhardt that Senior Swim would not be eliminated but would not be enforced. The group then asked to meet with Mike Moran. At this meeting she stated that he gave two reasons for PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 2 of 8 changing the program. 1) Under population and 2) that staff does not want to enforce the age issue. Heffner responded that this pool is often under populated, not just during the hour of Senior Swim. In fact, she noted, that last week there were 9-10 people present during Senior Swim. She said that the group is unhappy that this decision was made without their input, further noting that many of them have been coming to the pool and buying annual passes for 40 years. She also suggested that staff place large sandwich board signs on the pool deck as well as inside the locker rooms letting patrons know that it is Senior Swim from 9-10 a.m., therefore, eliminating the need of enforcement by staff. She stated that it is their desire that the board approve the continuation of Senior Swim at the Recreation Center Pool. Westefeld thanked Ruth for her time and comments and then turned the discussion over to Moran. Moran noted that Senior Swim will, in fact, not be listed in the fall activity guide. He also stated that staff is discussing concerns regarding low attendance at the pool and will be doing further work on tracking these numbers. He stated that the sandwich boards are a good idea and that staff will start this process immediately. He also stated that staff will be discussing ideas to get better attendance at the pool, including during Senior Swim. Moran also stated that Senior Swim time will be noted on the Parks & Recreation website. Kitty Davis asked board to introduce themselves who then did so. Kitty further stated that she does not appreciate being asked if she has signed in or purchased a pass for the pool. She stated that she has been atax-payer for over 67 years and doesn't appreciate this. Westefeld said her comments have been noted. Elliot asked if it might be considered to base these times on swim ability and not age. Moran said that was considered, however, it is then left up to the staff to determine who is disabled enough to be allowed to swim and that this is very difficult when people do not have an obvious disability. Krohmer agreed that tracking numbers would be a good idea and should be considered when putting the activity guide together for next season. Mori Eonstantino noted that they are all long-time tax payers in Iowa City and have supported the Recreation Center for a number of years and 5 hours a week is not too much to ask. Westefeld summarized that there have been some changes made regarding added signage on pool deck and locker rooms, that Moran has agreed to add Senior Swim to website and that the group has met with Moran. He suggests that the group, therefore, continue working with Recreation staff. If after that time they feel that they would like the Commission to take a more active role, to ask that they be put on the agenda at a future meeting and Commission can then make a motion on such a request. SAND LAKE: Naming: The renaming of Sand Lake to Terry Trueblood Recreational Area has been approved by City Council. signage will go up soon. Animal Shelter: Moran noted that it has been expressed to Misha Goodman and the Chief of Police that we are not interested in placing the animal shelter at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Moran asked them if they wanted to come to a Commission meeting for further discussion and a vote and they declined. PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 3 of 8 Construction: Bid opening for phase I construction at sand lake will take place on September 9. Moran said that he should be able to report who wins the bid at the September meeting. Krohmer asked if the bids come in well below budget, can that money be rolled over into the next fiscal year for further construction. Moran said that is generally the case but with budget concerns, not certain. DOGPAC -NEW FEE STRUCTURE: Copy of the resolution was included in packets for Commission review. Moran noted that this mistakenly went to Council before Commission's review and approval; therefore, it will be pulled from the Council agenda until Commission has done so. Moved by Bourgeois, seconded by Loomer to approve the proposed DogPAC Fee Structure as presented by DogPAC. Motion passed 9-1 with Krohmer voting no. Dianna Harris from DogPAC was present to announce the Dog Paddle (dog swim) which is scheduled at City Park Pool on September 7 and 8. The advertising will note that this year's event will be in honor of Terry Trueblood. FARMER'S MARKET: Moran reported that Dale Helling, at the request of City Council, had put on their long term agenda to follow up conversations regarding the future of the Iowa City Farmer's Market. Therefore, he has asked that the Commission begin discussions regarding this and report back to him and the Council. Moran noted that perhaps the Commission may want to start the conversation by holding a survey of market vendors and customers. Raaz noted the importance of doing so and has offered to staff a table at an upcoming farmers market to hold an informal survey. Gustaveson noted that he attended the vendor meeting held in April. He stated that most of the complaints came from three activists who are not even vendors at the market and unfortunately, it was found out later, that many vendors did not speak up as they were intimated by these three individuals. Krohmer noted that we may want to consider hiring a professional survey consultant. O'Leary then said that he has a relationship with the alumni coordinator at the Business School at the University that they have classes where students can do focus groups, surveys, etc. He also stated that he doesn't default Michael Lombardo for wanting to make improvements to the market, but that the process was not done in the way it should have been done. He also noted that we really need to survey those that do not attend the market. He believes that there are people that don't realize what all is offered at the farmers market. O'Leary likes the idea of expanding out on to East Washington St. as this allows vendors to stay inside the ramp if they want, while opening up more stalls for those on the waiting list. Elliott asked what is driving this idea. Moran said that it was determined last fall that Commission would discuss again prior to next season and then they would go to Council with their recommendation. Moran mentioned that we may need to look at issues such as visibility, do we have too many crafters etc. Neumann reported that the season vendor list is kept at 30% craft vendors or less. She also noted that the waiting list is over 30 people; however, the majority of those on the waiting list are craft vendors. Ditzler noted that one of the goals of the Master Plan is to get more feedback from the public and that doing a survey would work towards this goal. O'Leary noted that during the survey process for the Master Plan, that the farmers market was very highly rated. Gustaveson is concerned of the ramifications that occurred this past season and says it is imperative that we don't start the conversation by sending a message that we are moving the market. Westefeld said that providing a mechanism for input and feedback is very important in this process. He also feels it is good for Commission members to have a presence PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 4 of 8 at the market. He also said it will be necessary to survey all three groups (vendors, customers and those who currently do not attend the market). Burgeois and Raaz said that they will put together an informal survey and attend a Saturday Farmers Market soon. Staff will also work with O'Leary on moving forward towards a formal survey. AFFILIATE GROUP DEFINITION AND DISCUSSION: Moran distributed a list of some of the affiliate groups that most use the Parks and Recreation facilities. He reviewed the handout with the Commission. This form was broken into four categories which included what the rental fees would have been if they had been charged for their use, the labor costs for staff, and the FY09 budgeted costs. The final column was a proposed fee structure. It is his suggested that for the top four users (IC Boys Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball, I.C. Girls Softball and Kickers) we start with a 10% increase for the first year, 25% the following year, etc. Other groups that add up to a smaller dollar amount worth of rental fees could start out paying 50% of that cost. The timeline for a final decision is FY11. The increase in these fees would then start on July 1, 2010. Moran would like a recommendation from Commission no later than January so that he can give these groups at least a six month notification. Krohmer asked that before Commission make a recommendation, that staff put together a list showing total membership numbers and revenue amounts from these groups so that Commission can get an idea what these cost increases would mean per child. While he would like these increases to be as uniform as possible, he would like to have a better idea of how these individuals will be affected. Gustaveson asked if any of these groups have any idea what the costs incurred by the City add up to. Moran reported that some do, some do not. Gustaveson said it is very important when proposing these fees that these groups have an understanding of the cost and revenue lost by the City. Gustaveson also asked if the revenue brought in by these proposed fees would go towards the 40% recoup that is required by the budget. Moran said that it could. Moran further stated that he believes that requiring payment from these groups would ensure that they are more conservative when making their reservations. Bourgeois asked what registration fees are for wasn't sure, he believes they are $115 or more out of their membership fees as well. Babe Ruth. Moran reported that, although, he Robinson noted that the umpire fees do come Elliott asked what the goal is for the budget. Moran reported $26,000. Putting these fees in place would more than cover that amount. Elliott reminded staff and Commission that this is a public offering and that everyone is hurting. Moran further noted that by explaining that while Neighborhood Services of Johnson County use $30,000 worth of free gym space, these fees could force them to cancel their program. Raaz said that he feels it is logical to treat all groups the same, that it is easier to explain a 10% increase across the board. Raaz also stated that when the choice of increasing revenue or cutting services is given, that increasing revenue is certainly the better choice. PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 5 of 8 Kohler asked what the process is for a group be become an affiliate. Moran explained that a number of years ago it was decided that those groups who offered a program that the Recreation Division did not offer could become an affiliate. O'Leary feels that asking some of these groups for 50% of the rental cost would cripple them. Gustaveson says it is a two-step process: 1. Increase fees. 2. be fair to everyone. Loomer suggests a 10% across board and then reevaluate. Kohler feels need to be up front about equality, however, agree with a gradual increase. Ditzler does not feel it is unreasonable to distinguish between charitable groups and profit groups. Westefeld noted that this discussion shows the complexity of this issue. He suggested that Moran and staff try to come up with a document reflecting the degree of possible affects on these groups along with their membership numbers and revenue and then return to the Commission who will further discuss. He further noted that whatever is decided it will be very important that we can explain this decision to the public and show them the rationale for doing so. NO SMOKING IN PARKS: Moran noted that the no smoking signs have been placed at the Dog Parks. Doing so has brought up the question again of what should be done in the parks, should they be determined no smoking areas as well. The Commission discussed this several months ago and decided at that time to monitor the situation and reevaluate after some time had passed. Moran has talked with Legal about how to treat the parks. Their response was that if we decide to make parks no smoking areas, we can put signs up at each entrance. Moran said that it is difficult to determine what all is included in a park; i.e. are parking lots and trails considered part of the park? Raaz asked why the dog parks were determined as no smoking areas and not parks. O'Leary noted that it was determined that the cigarette butts were hazardous to the dogs when eaten. Moran said that he put this item on the agenda as he would like to get some direction from the Commission. Much discussion ensued about the difficulty of enforcement of such a policy. There was discussion regarding the state law. Robinson noted that the state law prohibits smoking in where there are athletic events or entertaining being held. Robinson noted that one of the concerns that Terry Trueblood had mentioned regarding prohibiting smoking in parks is that for some individuals this is their recreation. For instance many fishermen at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area will fish and have a cigarette as part of their recreation. It was determined by the Commission that due to the difficulty in enforcing a no smoking policy in parks, that at this time they would not recommend such a policy. BEAUTIFICATION/CLEAN UP/LITTERING: O'Leary and Westefeld met regarding concerns of littering downtown. They discussed littering fines and the fact that this would not be a consistent practice. O'Leary said that he has done PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 6 of 8 some research on this nationally, and it appears that the best idea may be to lead by example. In other words, get some youth groups and other groups to start organizing clean-ups and beautification in this area. This would then raise public awareness and possibly deter that person who is about to litter. 2009 ANNUAL REPORT OF BOARDS, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEES: The draft of the annual report of Commission activities was distributed to Commission for their review. They were asked to review and make recommendations by next week as this report will go to the City Manager on August 28. MASTER PLAN DISCUSSION: Raaz, Gustaveson, Ditzler and Moran met regarding the Master Plan goals. Ditzler reviewed a draft document of priorities and goals. She also shared the 11 goals and the individual strategies to be used to meet them. The plan for moving ahead is for Moran to come up with a timeline for these goals, showing both long term and short term goals. Once given this timeline, the Committee will determine if they need to meet again and will schedule at that time. COMMISSION TIME/SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Loomer stated that this is an awesome group. O'Leary really has enjoyed going to the Farmer's Market recently. He was recently there in his dog costume distributing fliers about the dog wash event. This event raised $3,500 in just 4 hours for the animal shelter. O'Leary also publically thanked the first year law students from the University of Iowa for their help with cleaning up parks. He is very enthusiastic about the number of people who are passionate about Iowa City. Kohler asked what the plan is for the land on Taft Speedway since the City has now acquired that area. Moran stated that it has not officially been named parkland yet, but he assumes it will be in the future. Moran noted that there are remnants of the old ice house on this property so may involve historic preservation in the process. Bourgeois reported that he has learned that the City is recruiting for P & R Department Director position and not appointing Mike Moran into this position. Bourgeois was very disappointed by this decision. Gustaveson said that he has met with the Acting City Manager and gave him the letter from the Commission recommending that Mike Moran be appointed to this position. CHAIRS REPORT: Westefeld introduced Jeff Martin from the audience. Mr. Martin came to the meeting to observe as he may be interesting in applying to be a future member of the Commission. Westefeld also reported that he has emailed Dale Helling asking if the Commission could be part of the hiring process for the Parks and Recreation Director Position. Helling has stated that he would consider this. The recruitment brochure was shared with Commission. Westefeld reminded Commission that they had decided to have a Commission member attend council meeting on a regular basis informing them of Commission Activities. Westefeld will attend the September 15 meeting which begins at 7 p.m. Other Commission members are PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 7 of 8 invited to attend as well. Commission members are reminded to look at their schedules and determine when they can attend. DIRECTORS REPORT: Johnson County Trail Bond Referendum: Moran will invite this group to a future Commission meeting to talk about their plans and how they fit in with City plans. Flood Property Buy-Out Referendum: Demolition will take place within 90 days. By September staff will have a better idea of what houses will come down. FEMA is very restrictive about what can go in this area. Parks staff will be responsible for maintenance of these properties. September Park Tour: Moran gave a proposed list for Commission to review. Commission is to let Moran know if there are other suggestions. He has arranged for a boat house tour with Jane Meyer. DTA Grant Set Up for Flower Beds: Gustaveson reported that DTA has applied for a grant in Trueblood's name to fund flower bed plantings etc. in the downtown area. People will be given the opportunity to donate money towards flowers for a bed or the bed itself. Moran passed out invitations to the Norton Wayside Shelter dedication on Saturday August 29. Moran discussed issue of alcohol being served at the U of I Boathouse during their dedication ceremony. There is a question of whether this can be allowed as it is a University building on city property. City Manager and Legal Department are working on this. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Raaz, seconded by Gustaveson to adiourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m. Motion passed 9-0. PARKS AND RECOMMENDATION PARKS COMMISSION August 19, 2009 Page 8 of 8 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2009 NAME TERM n ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ \ \ ~ ~ n \ 00 \ ~ ~ \ ~ ~ \ ~ ~ N ~ ~-I e f V M LA l0 EXPIRE S David 1/1/11 X O/E X O/E X X X X Bourgeois Lorin Ditzler 1/1/13 X X X X X X X X Maggie Elliott 1/1/13 X X X X X X X X Craig 1/1/11 O/E X X X X X X X Gustaveson Aaron 1/1/13 O/E X X X X X O/E X Krohmer Margaret 1/1/12 X O/E X X O/E X O/E X Loomer Ryan O'Leary 1/1/10 X X O/E X X X X X Jerry Raaz 1/1/12 X X X X X X X X John 1/1/10 X X X X X X X X Westefeld KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting LQ = No meeting due to lack of quorum Airport Commission August 20, 2009 IP12 MINUTES PRELIMINARY IOWA CITY AIRPORT COMMISSION AUGUST 20, 2009 - 6:00 P.M. AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING Members Present: Greg Farris, Howard Horan, Janelle Rettig, Minnetta Gardinier Members Absent: John Staley Staff Present: Sue Dulek, Michael Tharp Others Present: David Hughes, Steve Eaton, Rick Mascari, Randy Hartwig, Jay Honeck, Peggy Slaughter, Greg Zimmerman, Dan Yeager, Phillip Wolford RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL• (to become effective only after separate Council action : None CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Rettig called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. Farris moved to amend the agenda by moving items 4c and 4e to follow item 4a. Horan seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0; Staley absent. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The minutes of the July 16, 2009 meeting were reviewed. Horan moved to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2009 meeting as presented. Farris seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0; Staley absent. PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: a. Aviation Commerce Park -Peggy Slaughter addressed the Airport Commission. She stated that they are working on documents for Lot 1 still. She added that there is an interested party in several lots (Lots 16 and 17) and briefly explained the proposed project to Members. Slaughter continued, stating that today she received a call from someone interested in three of the lots. Gardinier asked for some history on Aviation Commerce Park, to which Horan responded. Slaughter further explained the pricing of the lots in the Aviation Commerce Park area. The discussion continued with those present discussing this area and what the initial strategy was. 2 Airport Commission August 20, 2009 Members also discussed the remaining debt on the improvements and the use of the sales proceeds following the loan payoff. c. FAA/IDOT Projects - AECOM -David Hughes i. Runway 7/25 & 12/30 - Hughes discussed the status of the runway construction. Hughes stated the contractor was behind schedule but didn't know exactly how far behind they were. Hughes stated that they were preparing for pavement to be placed and as that started he would have a better idea for the amount of delay the project had. Hughes talked about an area of the project that encountered some delay in the material that existed. There was a lot more unusable material in the north than had been anticipated and they were incorporating fly ash into the area. Rettig discussed the use of fly ash in the flood zone as fly ash is the waste material produced from coal fired power plants. She said that she spoke with Hughes who confirmed that the DNR permitted fly ash to be used to stabilize the soils during the runway construction. Horan asked about the rain dates, Hughes responded that so far 5 days had rain greater than 1 inch. Members expressed their concern that 20 hour days were not being performed, and that the contractors efforts to complete work in the required time hadn't been up to expectations. Rettig asked about the definition of the rain dates to which Hughes responded. Zimmerman asked about backup plans if there were further delays. Hughes responded that the plan B was to reopen 7-25 for a short time while 12-30 was being finished if it was going to be a large delay. Hughes stated that in order to open 7-25 an asphalt transition would need to be put into place which would add approximately $140,000 to the price and then the work would then be removed with work in the 7-25 area. Rettig asked about the requested alternatives from the FAA. Tharp responded that the short runways caused risk concern, FAA said they would participate in the costs associated with a work schedule that was 24 hours per day for the duration of the intersection section. Mascari requested that the Commission allow pilots to use 18/36 at their own risk. Rettig asked if any member wanted to make a motion to that effect, and no motion was made. Members discussed the liquidated damages amount that was placed in the contract. Members discussed the possibility of hold another meeting if necessary pending the runway schedule. ii. Obstruction Mitigation -Hughes stated that he has not received an invoice from Mediacom for their work and has not been able to make contact with the United Hangar demolition contractor. iii. Building H -University of Iowa Hangar Expansion -Hughes stated they had some questions for the commission regarding the revisions. Hughes stated they met with city staff regarding the flood plain issues. University staff had suggestions for some of the changes to the plans that didn't have an impact to the flood mitigation areas, but might produce some cost savings. Members expressed a desire to put the changes before the contractor to judge cost savings and to move with the suggestions if there were a cost savings associated with them. 3 Airport Commission August 20, 2009 iv. 2010 State Aviation Program -Tharp noted that this was the grant offer for the application the airport made in April. Rettig asked for a refresher on the projects. Hughes described the projects which were pavement rehabilitation and joint sealing in different areas and to address drainage around Hangar A which has been having issues with frost heaving 1. Consider a resolution accepting IDOT grant for FY2010 -Farris moved the resolution A09-21, Horan seconded. Motion passed 4- 0, Staley Absent v. 2008 Pavement Rehab -North Taxilanes - Hughes noted that there was math error in the previous acceptance documentation of this project. 1. Consider a resolution amending the final contract amount and rescinding Resolution A9-20 -Horan moved to approve resolution A09-22, seconded by Gardinier. Motion passed 4-0, Staley absent e. 2009-2010 T-Hangar Contracts and Fees -Farris and Gardinier recused themselves due to conflict of interest with this item. Tharp discussed the information that was given out. Tharp also discussed adding a section to the web page which would include placing current rates and the hangar agreement on the web. Members discussed the waiting list and the upkeep of the list. b. Consider a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Horan moved to adjourn to executive session. Gardinier seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0; Staley absent. (Moved into executive session at 7:35 P.M.; returned to regular session at 7:48 P.M.) d. Airport Operations; Strategic Plan-Implementation; Budget; Management - Rettig noted that everyone should have the current debt load figure. She asked Tharp to cover operations next. Tharp noted that during the time that the Airport has been shut down for the runway project a lot of projects have been completed. He noted the areas that have been painted and some of the various maintenance issues being addressed. Rettig asked if there was anything for Strategic Plan. Tharp noted that they will need to work on this soon and suggested they reconvene the subcommittee on this. Rettig next asked if there were any comments on the Budget. The boiler expense was briefly discussed. On page 1 of "Expenses," Rettig asked about the temp employee and full-time employee expenses noted for July. Tharp stated that he will look into these items. On page 4 of "Expenses," item 445230, Rettig asked about the maintenance and cleaning contracts. Tharp explained why this item is shown this way. Rettig suggested they use "Management Services" for this item. Next, on page 5, item 461040, "Other Agriculture Chemicals," Rettig asked what this $669.46 charge is for. It was noted that this is for weed killer. Rettig then noted that on page ~~ 7, "Contracted and Non-Contracted Improvements, that this balance has been carried over from previous years. Tharp noted that the FAA's Central Region 4 Airport Commission August 20, 2009 Conference is coming up next month. He asked that others let him know if they want to attend the conference in Kansas City, September 22 and 23. i. Hangar trade request -Hangars #56 & #46 -Tharp spoke to the Members about this issue. The two tenants want to temporarily swap hangars for the remainder of their lease term, and then if it works out for both of them, they will want to make the change permanent. Members agreed that they have no problem with this request and granted their permission for a temporary change in hangars for these two tenants. f. Jet Air /Iowa Flight Training -Woolford noted that Jet Air has finalized the agreement with Iowa Flight Training. He responded to Members' questions regarding this. g. FBO Staff Report -Woolford stated that staff is keeping busy with the various projects around the Airport, as Tharp stated earlier. He added that they will be cleaning carpets last, once the other projects are taken care of. Rettig noted that staff needs to be careful with the "brush hog" machinery as it can be quite difficult to use. Gardinier noted that the security gate is not closing as it should, and Tharp stated that he will look into this issue again. h. Subcommittees' Reports -Farris noted that the next step for the observation area is some type of deck so visitors can see over the fencing better. Rettig noted that they need to move the car that is parked in this area so they can install the bike rack and garbage can there instead. The discussion continued, with Members talking about possible fundraising. Rettig suggested that the various subcommittees consider reconvening again to cover some of these issues. The issue of having a sidewalk along Riverside Drive, in front of the Airport, was brought up. Rettig noted that she has asked JCCOG for this, noting that there is a path along there showing how many people would use a sidewalk if one were installed. She asked that others speak up for this sidewalk, as well, to help make it of more importance. i. Commission Members' Reports -Farris noted that he attended the City Council meeting recently. He gave the Council an update of Airport projects and the runway closure, as well. Horan noted some aviation news he has read recently, and suggested that when the runways reopen they plan some sort of celebration. Horan also spoke briefly about the south aviation area and future planning for this. Horan also noted the loss of Dan Hall, 27C, and the upcoming sale of his plane. Rettig then spoke about the new webcam, stating that she was looking at it yesterday. Rettig also spoke to a press release from the State on the economic impact of airports. She added that someone should write a response to this issue. An audience member spoke briefly about the webcam, noting that this might be a good thing to add to the local news channel's weather report. Staff Report - Dulek noted that the next City Council meeting is September 15. Rettig asked that a Commission Member try to make this meeting. Tharp said he received the economic impact study results from the state and that he would distribute them to council and city staff. SET NEXT REGULAR MEETING: The next regular meeting of the Airport Commission will be Thursday, September 17, 2009, at 6:00 P.M. at the Iowa City Airport. Airport Commission August 20, 2009 ADJOURN: Farris moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M. Horan seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0; Staley absent. 6 Airport Commission August 20, 2009 AIRPORT COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD vFnR Anna NAME TERM EXP. 1/8 2/5 2112 3/12 4/2 4114 4/16 5/6 5/21 6/18 7/10 Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X X X X X X X X X X O/E X Minnetta Gardinier 3/1/15 --- --- --- X X X X O/E O/E X X Howard Horan 3/1/14 X X X X O/E O/E X X X X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X O/E X X X X X X X John Staley 3/1/10 X O/E X X O/E O/E X X X X X NAME TERM EXP. 7/16 8/20 Greg Farris 3/1/13 X X Minnetta Gardinier 3/1/15 X X Howard Horan 3/1/14 X X Janelle Rettig 3/1/12 X X John Staley 3/1/10 O/E O/E KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E = Absent/Excused NM = No meeting --- = Not a Member PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION The Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5pm at the Recreation Center. Members who volunteer their time and serve on the board are: • John Westefeld, Chair • Aaron Krohmer • Craig Gustaveson,Vice Chair • Margaret Loomer • David Bourgeois • Ryan O'Leary • Lorin Ditzler • Jerry Raaz • Maggie Elliott CITY COUNCIL The City Council is composed of seven members, elected by the citizens of Iowa City. Contact the City Clerk's office at 319-356-5040 to obtain their meeting schedule. Email: council@iowa-city.org • Amy Correia • Mike O'Donnell, Mayor, Pro Tem • Connie Champion • Mike Wright • Matt Hayek • Regenia Bailey, Mayor • Ross Wilburn • Dale Helling,Acting City Manager How to Reach Your ParNs and Recreation Staff We are Here ttI JE'hhh! Plrasl~ cnHtact 14J with ynl+r ioklrl~rH~, rr~rjLte~ts, alu~ ~ugq~stioHS. ADMINISTRATION: 319-356-5110 PARKS, FORESTRY & CBD DIVISION • Director ADMINISTRATION: 319-356-5107 • Tammy Neumann*, Administrative Secretary • Terry Robinson," CPRP, Superintendent RECREATION: 319-356-5100 • Michael (Mike) Moran' CPRP, Superintendent • Jessica Hamer,* Office Coordinator • Paula Griffin,* Senior Clerk Typist PROGRAM SUPERVISORS • Joyce Carroll' CPRP, Sociol/Cultural • Cindy Coffin,* CPRP/CTRS, Special Populations Involvement • Matthew Eckhardt,* Aquatics • Mafl Eidahl," CPRP, Youth SportsReen Programs • Kevin Moreau, CPO, Aquatics Assistant • Elizabeth Reicks,AqualicsAssistant • Jeff Sears,* CPO, CPRP, Sparfs/Wellness ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER MAINTENANCE • Steve Roberfs,* CPO, Maintenance Supervisor • Bob Bogs, Maintenance Worker II • Jeff Crawford, Maintenance Worker I • Otls Kuehne, Maintenance Worker I MERCER MAINTENANCE • Tom Snyder' CPO, Maintenance Worker II • Larry Rowson, Maintenance Worker I • Jared Tylee, CPO, Maintenance Worker II OAKLAND CEMETERY:319-356-5105 • Bob Deaisch,* Supervisor • Kurf Schultz, Maintenance Worker III • Todd Mclnville, Maintenance Worker II *StaH email: firstname-lastname~iowa-city.org • Michaeleen (Mike) Kaeser,* Clerk Typisf FORESTRY OPERATIONS: 319-356-5106 • Rae Lynn Schepers, Senior Maintenance Worker • Judd Yetley, Maintenance Worker III • Brian Tack, Maintenance Worker II PARK OPERATIONS: 319-356-5107 • Earlis Stockman, Senior Maintenance Worker • Joe Wagner, Senior Maintenance Worker/turfgrass Specialist • Duane Cobleniz, Maintenance Worker III • Mark Heick, Maintenance Worker III • Jarret Meade, Maintenance Worker III • Dennis Lovetinsky, Maintenance Worker III • Ryan Kriz, Maintenance Worker II • Robert Richardson, Maintenance Worker II • Tony Rodgers, Maintenance Worker II • Etl Slach, Maintenance Worker II • Bill Walls, Jr., Maintenance Worker II CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT OPERATIONS: 319-356-5107 • Sheri Thomas, Senior Maintenance Worker • Tom Kacena, Maintenance Worker II • Joel Lane, Maintenance Worker II CITY HALL MAINTENANCE: 319-356-5000 • Jeff Cretsinger, Maintenance Worker II • James Wombacher, Maintenance Worker I • Mike Gonzalez, Custodian • Brian Ball, Custodian _~ ~p~, cor n,y ~~~~~i-i/lwi+~ •' ~~ ~ ~~~~ Iotiva Parh z' ~ ~~ ~ "~ • * o ~ ,~. • ~ ) „. ~. m._ Recreation ~•* *~ A S S (l C. 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Kl~;l'KCATION AbV'A KI) Z www.icgov.org/pr FOR RAIN-OUT & CANCELLATION INFORMATION: Please visit our website at www. i cg ov. o rg/ra i n o ut updated by 4pm. • - ~ • • ADULT • Building Hours ................................... 4 Dog Parks ................ .......................5 Low Income Assistance ...... ....................... b Non Resident Fees ......... .......................b Office Hours .............. .......................4 Refunds & Transfer Procedures ....................... b Registration Form .......... ...................... 42 Registration Information ..... .................... 4, 42 Riverside Festival Stage ..... ....................... 5 Special Accommodations .... ....................... 7 Art Classes .....................................10 Gymnastics ................................... ...9 Dance &Movement ............................ ...9 Quick Start Tennis .............................. ... 8 Theatre ...................................... 9,10 Tot Fundamentals .............................. ... 8 Tot Soccer .................................... ...8 Tot Time ..................................... ...8 Art Classes .....................................14 Babysitting Classes ............................... 39 Basketball ......................................11 Birthday Parties .................................. 16 Dance ........................................13 FaIlRunning ....................................12 Flag Football .................................... 11 Gymnastics .....................................12 Tennisl•2.3 ...................................12 Theatre ........................................15 • ADULT • Art Classes & Workshops ....................... 20, 21 Dance ........................................22 Darkroom ......................................19 Disc Golf .......................................18 Fitness ..................................17,18, 22 Guitar .........................................22 Jazzercise .....................................17 Kick Boxing .....................................17 Photography ....................................21 Potters Studio ...................................19 T'ai Chi Ch'uan ..................................17 Tennis .........................................18 Volleyball ......................................18 Arthritis Programs ................................ 28 General Information .............................. 29 Lessons .................................29,30,31 Lifeguarding ....................................32 Pool Schedules/Closings ....................... 25, 26 Water Fitness ................................... 27 Adapted Aquatics ................................ 36 Arts, Music &Movement ........................... 35 Clubs & Social Activities ........................... 35 Independent Living Skills .......................... 35 Registration Form ................................ 37 Special Events .................................. 35 Special Olympics ................................ 36 Sports &Fitness ................................. 36 Art in the Park ................................... 38 Babysitter Training .............................. .. 39 Dog Paddle ................................... ..41 Family Fun Nights .............................. .. 39 Family Swim .................................. ..41 Farmers Market ................................ 5, 38 Halloween Party &Carnival ....................... .. 39 Holiday Farmers Market ......................... .. 38 Market Music ................................. .. 38 No School Day Camps .......................... .. 40 Rollerskating .................................. .. 39 Winter Break Festival ........................... .. 40 IOWA CITY PARK FACILITIES ARE LISTED ON INSIDE BACK COVER www.icgov.org/pr 3 ~~ ~~ '" ` '~ ~~ ~~~ ~~ ,~ ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 220 S. GILBERT STREET 319-356-5100 FACILITY HOURS Monday-Saturday, bam-1 Opm (Effective 9/8/09) Sunday, 1-9pm OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday, Sam-7pm • Friday, Sam-5pm OPEN GYM TIMES Monday-Friday, gam-1 Opm; Saturday, gam-1 Opm; Sunday - 1-9pm Special Note: Gymnasium hours may occasionally vary from the above times due to programming needs. GAME ROOM Billiards, pool, table tennis, foosball, bumper pool and various table games available. $1 deposit and I.D. required to use equipment. Deposit + ID are returned to user when the equipment is returned. Hours: Monday-Friday, gam-1 Opm Saturday, gam-1 Opm • Sunday, 1-9pm RACQUETBALL COURT Reservations encouraged but walk-in reservations are welcome. COURT FEE: $4 per hour (Effective July 4, 2009) COURT TIMES: Monday-Friday, Sam-9pm Saturday, gam-9pm, Sunday, 1-8pm FITNESS ROOM HOURS Monday-Saturday, bam-1 Opm; Sunday, 1-9pm Note: Fitness Room is FREE to all patrons over 16 years. 12-15 year- olds must be supervised by a responsible caregiver 16 years or older. MORNING WALKERS The gymnasium is available to walkers Monday through Friday, b-lam. 17 laps around the gym equal one mile. SCANLON GYMNASIUM/ MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER 2701 BRADFORD DRIVE (319) 356-5109 FACILITY HOURS Monday-Friday, 6:30am-9pm Saturday-Sunday, 11 am-8pm REGISTRATION & OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday, 5:30pm-8:30pm GYMNASIUM HOURS Due to programming needs, gym hours will vary. Call 319-356-5109 for weekly schedule. Note: All gym balls require a $1 deposit. PROCTER & GAMBLE ROOM HOURS Monday-Friday, Sam-9pm Saturday-Sunday, 11 am-8pm Room Includes: Pool tables, foosball tables, ping-pong table and carpet ball table. Note: All game-room equipment requires a $1 deposit to check out FITNESS ROOM HOURS Monday-Friday, 6:30am-9:OOpm Saturday & Sunday, 11 am-8pm Note: Fitness Room is FREE to all patrons over 16 years. 12-15 year- olds must be supervised by a responsible caregiver 16 years or older. MORNING WALKERS The gymnasium is available to walkers Monday through Friday, 6:30am-gam. 14 laps around the gym equal one mile. CIAL DAYS • Online • Fax In Mail In • In Person Drop Off SPECIAL NOTE: Priority will be given to in-person and online registration followed by fax, mail-in and drop-off registrations. Should you require a returned receipt or confirmation, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. 4 Labor Day, Monday, September 7: Both offices closed. Buildings Open Sunday Hours Pools open at 1 pm. City Park Pool closes for year. Veterans Day -Wednesday, November 11: Both offices closed. Buildings & Pool Open Regular Hours Wednesday, November 25: All Facilities Close at 5pm • Pools Close at 4pm Thanksgiving -Thursday, November 26: All facilities closed. Friday, November 27: Both offices closed. Buildings Open Sunday Hours, Pools Open 1 pm www.icgov.org/pr RA(ILIT1,1 RENTAL PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS Reservations for park shelters may be made up to one year in advance of intended use. Payment is required within 48 hours of making the reservation, or reservation will be cancelled. Fees vary according to the size of the shelter. Park season runs April 15 -October 31.The only exception is the enclosed shelters in City Park, which are available beginning April 1. For further information, contact the Recreation Division Office. Cut off for reservations is noon daily and Fridays for the weekend. FACILITY RENTALS Community Center Rooms Available for rent: Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Social Hall -Max. 250 Meeting Rooms (A&B) -Max. 50 Game Room, Gym, & Kitchen Swimming Pool Mercer Park/Scanlon Gymnasium Procter & Gamble Room -Max. 50 Gymnasium • Swimming Pool ~ Call for pricing, 319-356-5100 or go to www.icgov.org We also rent our swimming pools at Mercer Park and at the Recreation Center on atime-available basis. Our staff will supply the details regarding room availability, rental fees, and reservation deposits. Please call the Recreationb Center at 319-356-5100 for specific information during regular business hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday). Q~Zibersibe ~estibaf C~tage Perhaps the city's most unique facility, the Riverside Festival Stage is located in Lower City Park. It is a 470-seat outdoor theatre modeled after the famous Globe Theatre in London.The facility was the brainchild of Riverside Theatre, ultimately endorsed by both the Parks & Recreation Commission and the City Council. The Riverside Festival Stage is aShakespearean-style, outdoor theatre facility, complete with stage, two dressing rooms, and concession stand. The festival stage plays host to the annual Shakespeare Festival * coordinated by the Riverside Theatre, and is available to rent for any appropriate purpose, from weddings to concerts. The rental fee is $25/hour for the stage area only; $75/hour for the stage and dressing rooms; or $100/hour for the stage, dressing rooms, and concession stand. A $100 security deposit is also required. To reserve the facility, complete the Application for Park Use (available online) and submit it to the Parks & Recreation Department. *Call the Riverside Theatre Box Office r for more information on the Shakespe~ 319-338- Open-air market with goods, handicrafts, K I,OWA~ CITY 0~~ -LE~A~SN~ DO.,G~ ~A~R~KS The Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, which opened in 2006 in coopera- tion with Johnson County Dog PAC, is an 11-acre park with a spacious dog yard, a small dog yard, agility area, a pond, a shelter, and an in- groundwaste tank for disposal of dog waste. It is located in Peninsula Park at the far west end of Foster Road, past the Elks Club. Rita's Ranch, the second off-leash dog parkin Iowa City, is open now! This park is located within Scott Park on the east side of Iowa City. Rita's Ranch is a 3 acre park. While smaller than Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, it affords citizens on the east side of Iowa City a much shorter drive to an area for exercising their dogs. Annual passes are strongly encouraged, and can be purchased at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center or the Animal Services Center. Annual Pass fees are $25 per dog, with a $5 discount for dogs who are spayed or neutered. Bring copies from your vet showing proof of rabies, spay/neuter with you when purchasing pass. Please note: If you are an Iowa City resident your dog must be licensed through the Animal Services Center. Daily fees of $5 per day are also an option, paid at dog park. For more information on this or other DogPAC activities, log onto www.jcdogpac.org.Prices are prorated throughout the year. Passes run January through December. www.icgov.org/pr S NOTHING KILLS A PROGRAM AUICKER... Than everyone waiting until the last minute to register! At some point, we have to determine if our enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. If you are planning on signing up the first day of class, we don't know that. We may cancel, and you'll be out of luck. Don't assume. Register early! CLASS SIZE Limits have been placed on the size of some classes to assure quality instruction. Registration is first come, first served. You should register early to assure yourself of a place in these classes. Classes are reviewed 3 days prior to start and those with insufficient enrollment are subject to cancellation. Registration must be made prior to participation in any Recreation Division activity. NON-RESIDENT FEES City of Iowa City residents (persons living inside the Iowa City city limits), through their property taxes, make a significant financial contribution to the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department. The non-resident concept is intended to apportion an equalizing fee to our non-resident participants so they contribute to the overall financing of the Department on an equitable basis with our residents. Non-resident fees are figured at double the fee not to exceed $5 (exceptions where noted in the brochure). We're here to serve you, and we want to be fair. We ask for your cooperation. Thank you! NOTE: Non-residents on sports league rosters pay a flat $5 for each roster they are signed on. LOW INCOME DISCOUNTS The Parks and Recreation Department will accept applications for fee discounts on certain programs based on income.Applications are available at the Recreation Division office. Eligibility applies only to residents of Iowa City. For further information, contact the Superintendent of Recreation, 356-5100. PHOTOS Please note that activities sponsored by the Iowa City Recreation Division may, from time to time, be photographed for activity guides, websites, other promotionals, group pictures or by the media. Due to the public nature of our programs and facilities we cannot be responsible for photographs made by the media or others. We will, however, do our best to make special arrangements in response to your needs. Should you have any such concerns, please contact the Iowa City Recreation Division in writing. TRANSFERS Transfers within the current brochure season will be allowed if a request is made 3 working days prior to the activity starting date, and if an opening still exists in the program you wish to transfer to. Transfers must be requested during regular office hours. REFUNDS Request for refunds must be made at least 3 working days prior to the first class meeting and during regular office hours. Pro-rated refunds for health reasons may be considered after the lessons begin and requests must be made in writing to the Superintendent of Recreation. Doctor's certificate may be required. No refunds will be given for programs which have been completed. 6 ~~r~' www.icgov.org/pr PROJECT SAFE PLACE... WHERE YOUTH GET HELP FAST Project Safe Place is a national outreach and prevention program designed to help youth in need of emergency support.The program establishes community locations, through local businesses, where youth can get help ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM Would you like to enhance the quality of our parks? The Adopt-a-Park program gives individuals or groups an opportunity to assist with SafePlace„ park maintenance, preservation, and improvement projects. Please contact our office at 319-356-5210 to find out how you can get involved. they need, 24 hours a day. Safe Place sites are designated by the yellow and black Safe Place signs. If you need help, go to a Safe Place. Help is free and confidential. For more information about the Safe Place sites near your neighborhood, please call United Action for Youth at 319-338-7518. ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER & SCANLON GYMNASIUM/MERCER PARK AAUATIC CENTER are Safe Places. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/ INCLUSIVE RECREATION SERVICES The Iowa City Park and Recreation Department is pleased to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. In addition, the ADA requires that all citizens be given the opportunity to recreate in the "most integrated setting;'which is the basis for inclusive recreation services. Inclusion within Iowa City Parks and Recreation means that individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in the same recreation programs and activities as their non-disabled peers. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to recreate with their peers by registering for any activity offered by the Recreation Division. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable an individual's successful participation in a program. Some minimum eligilability requirements (age, level of participation) must be met in order to participate. Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to, activity modification, adaptive equipment, changing staff-to- participant ratios, additional staff training, effective communications for persons with hearing impairments, financial assistance, and/or monitoring accommodations for effectiveness. Please call the Inclusion Specialist at 319-356-5100 at least two weeks prior to the activity start date to ensure your individual needs are met. THE IOWA CITY PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION Would you like to enhance the quality of life in your community? Would you like to see improved parks and recreation facilities/ opportunities in Iowa City? You can help! For further information, call 356-5110. IOWA CITY PARKS, RECREATION ANDTRAILS MASTER PLAN The Iowa City Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan is intended to help meet the needs of current and future residents by positioning Iowa City To build on the community's unique parks and recreation assets and identify new opportunities.The citizen-driven plan establishes a clear direction to guide city staff, advisory committees, and elected officials in their efforts to enhance the community's parks system, open spaces, trails, recreation programs, and services. For more information about the master plan go to www.icgov.org/pr and select master plan on the left hand side or call 356-5110. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Iowa City Recreation Division is looking for dedicated individuals wishing to gain experience in community recreation programs and services. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to develop programming and leadership skills, expand knowledge, and establish friendships in an enjoyable recreation setting. Volunteer hours are flexible and can be adapted to your schedule. For more information and to obtain a volunteer application, please stop by the Recreation Division office, Monday-Friday, between Sam and 5pm. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Persons interested in obtaining part-time/seasonal employment with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department should complete an employment application form at the Recreation Division office or www.icgov.org[jobs. Openings for positions of lifeguards, officials and instructors for various programs are usually filled from current applications on file. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, as openings become available. www.icgov.org/pr ~ Quick Start is a program designed by the USTA to simplify the game of tennis.The court, racquet, ball size, net height and scoring will be modified to help kids increase confidence and build better playing skills. (1784.F09) Thursdays, 4-4:40pm, September 17-October 15 Ages 5-b Year Olds Site: Mercer Park FEE: $18 Bring your kids ages 1-6 to the Indoor Playground at the Scanlon Gym Mondays -Fridays, gam -11:30am. Kids can drive trikes, tumble on mats, slide down slides, ride the roller coaster, twirl on the whirly rocket and more. On Tuesdays and Fridays, Kids can jump on the inflatable castle. FEE: $1.25 per child Punch passes available. NOTE: Parents/Guardians must directly accompany and supervise their child at all times. Any youth seven and up is prohibited to use any of the tot time equipment. ~` 4c _j~x yy ~ - Tot Fundamentals allow tots to experience and learn the basic skills involved in various sports. Each class will start with an agility warm-up and end with a group game. Ages 4-5 Year Olds Site: Scanlon Gym Fee: $12/3 week session KICKING Tots will learn how to kick a goal in soccer, punt a football, kick a homerun in kickball and more. (1952.F09) Wednesdays, 1-1:30pm, September 23-October 7 THROWING AND CATCHING Bowling a strike, throwing a football, picking up a ground ball- these are just some of the beginning skills learned in this session. (2952.F09) Wednesdays, 1-1:30pm, October 21-November 4 VOLLEYING AND STRIKING Tots will learn to bump a volleyball, smack a forehand in tennis, chip a golf ball, and hit a baseball. (3952.F09) Wednesdays, 1-1:30pm, November 18-December 9 NO CLASS NOVEMBER 25 S~'a r~' ~~a r~' AL ANCE F YSy~ The Start Smart program is the critically acclaimed program from the NAYS that helps kids prepare for sports. It's astep-by-step approach that builds confidence, self-esteem, and makes sports fun. Parents will work together with their child in a supportive environment to learn the basic skills involved in sports. Start Smart Football ` 'A (1953.F09) Saturdays, 9-9:50 am, Sept 19 -Oct 17 .r;, ~ _ Ages 3-b Fee:$25 Note: This is a parent-child program Start Smart basketball (2953.F09) Saturdays, 9-9:50 am, Oct 24 -Nov 21 Ages 3-b Fee:$25 Note: This is a parent-child program TOT SOCCER _ . Tot Soccer is an excellent introductory program for kids to learn the basic game of soccer. The first 3 weeks will be learning skills through fun drills, the next 3 weeks will be spent playing controlled games. ' Ages 4-5Year Olds FEE: $30 (includes team shirts) _ ; September 15-October 20 (1986.F09) Mercer ParkA Tuesdays 5pm $30 (1987.F09) Mercer Park B Tuesdays 5pm $30 (1988.F09) City Park Tuesdays 5pm $30 (1989.F09) Willow Creek Tuesdays 5pm $30 NOTE: Parents need to verify receipts for correct time and location. Classes will fill and transfers might not be allowed. The ICRD is looking for volunteer coaches for their Tot Soccer program. If interested contact: matt-eidahl@iowa-city.org www. icgov.org/pr TWIST AND • GYMNASTICS • AT THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Join the fun as you participate with your child in this PARENT-TOT TUMBLING (2-3 YEARS) creative, developmental play-program. Emphasis is on improving balance and coordination through tumbling skills, exercises, action songs, games, and the use of various types of gymnastics equipment. Session I (1417.F09) Tuesday/Thursday, 9-9:50am, September 15-October 8 FEE: $32.50 (1418.F09) Saturday 9-9:50am, September 19-October 10 FEE: $16.25 Session II (2417.F09) Tuesday/Thursday 9-9:50am, October 13-November 5 FEE: $32.50 (2418.F09) Saturday 9-9:50am, October 17-November 7 FEE: $16.25 TINYTUMBLERS (3-5vEaRS) Tumbling skills, exercise, movement and games will be emphasized to increase coordination, build self-esteem and to improve social skills of the pre-school child. Session I (141 b.F09) Monday/Wednesday 2-2:50pm, September 14-October 7 FEE: $32.50 (1419.F09) Saturday 10-10:50am, September 19-October 10 FEE: $16.25 Session II (241 b.F09) Monday/Wednesday 2-2:50pm, October 12-November 4 FEE: $32.50 (2419.F09) Saturday 10-10:50am, October 17-November 7 FEE: $16.25 YOUTH GYMNASTICS ~ GRADES K-2 ~ SEE PAGE 12 BRING THE PARTYTO US! aoueas~nnNc TUMBLING/GYMNASTICS • SPORTS ARTS AND CRAFTS • SWIMMING • TOT PLAY FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE PAGE 16 ~ -- - www. icgov.org/pr DANCE ~ DANCE ~ DANCf PARENT CHILD CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND MUSIC FOR 2-6 YEAR OLDS with Ueh singer A joyful exploration of creative movement and imaginative play, all to live guitar music and participatory singing! Deb has evolved this unique class through years of work as an Artist in the Schools with the Iowa Arts Council, University of Iowa Arts Outreach, and as a Music and Movement Specialist at area preschools. (1519.F09) Sundays, 4:30-5pm, September 20-October 25 (2517.F09) Sundays, 4:30-5pm, November 1-15,and December b-20 FEE: $40 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE FOR 3YEAR OLDS Come learn the basic steps of tap and ballet in this fun filled class! We will spend half of our class doing basic tap moves and the other half doing ballet and some tumbling. Learn how to shuffle and plie' while working on coordination and basic motor skills. Some steps we will learn are skipping, hopping,jumping,gallopIng and clapping. Tap shoes required. Either ballet or jazz shoes also required. Children should wear a leotard and tights or something that is comfortable to dance in. (1523.F09) Sundays, 4-4:30pm, September 27-November 15 Robert A. Lee Recreation Center FEE: $34 INTRODUCTION TO DANCE FOR 4-5 YEAR OLDS This class focuses on introducing the dancer to three different styles of dance: tap, jazz and ballet. Tap will help install a sense of rhythm, while ballet and jazz will focus more on motor skills and coordination. Dancers should have tap shoes and ballet or jazz shoes. Comfortable clothes should be worn, no jeans. (1524.F09) Sundays, 5-5:30pm, September 27-November 15 Robert A. Lee Recreation Center FEE: $34 IRISH DANCE 4-6 YEAR OLDS No previous dance experience necessary.This class is designed for younger children to learn the basics of Irish dance. It will also teach rhythm, coordination and confidence. Class will include stretching, drilling basic Irish dance skills, and learning beginner steps. Dancers should wear shorts and t-shirts, and it is recommended that they have some sortofblackballetshoe. Instructor: Meagan Calder (1525.F09) Wednesdays, 4:30-5:OOpm, September 30-November 18 Robert A. Lee Recreation Center FEE: $34 PLEASE NOTE: FOR EACH CLASS Hair must be tied back from face. No gum chewing is allowed and water bottles are recommended. Ages listed here are for guidance only. If you are interested in a class outside your child's age group, please contact Joyce Carroll at 356-5100 to discuss enrollment. ATTHE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER Help your child develop important skills for healthy social interaction. Imaginative play in a supportive and nurturing environment will be our goal.Younger children will benefit from working collaboratively with children their own age and older. Older children will celebrate their newfound independence. The following classes are designed for children 2 to 5 years of age. Children under 2 years may be enrolled with parental discretion. PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS MUST PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES WITH CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3. 3-5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN MAY ATTEND WITHOUT A CARETAKER BUT WE ASKTHATTHEY REMAIN INTHE BUILDING. SILLY STAMPS AND PRINTS! Use your hands, feet, and elbows as stamps to create fun silly arf. Learn how to make prints from vegetables, sponges, and leaves. Getting messy has never been this much fun. OUTDOOR ART Explore different painting techniques inspired by nature. Create collages and other works of art. Learn about your environment and make art using found and recycled objects. AT THE ROBERTA. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER SESSION I: September 14-October 18 (1500.F09) SILLY STAMPS AND PRINTS! Mondays 9:30-10:15am $23 (1502.F09) OUTDOOR ART Tuesda s 9:30-10:15am $23 (1503.F09) COLORS, COLORS AND MORE COLORS! Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (1505.F09) MIGHTY MOVERS Thursdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (1506.F09) BUGAPALOOZA Fridays 9:30-10:15am $23 (1507.F09) FUNNY FINGERS Saturdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (1508.F09) PARENT/TOTART Sundays 3:30-4:15am $23 SESSION II: October 19-November 22 (2500.F09) OUTDOOR ART Mondays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2502.F09) COLORS, COLORS AND MORE COLORS! Tuesdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2503.F09) MIGHTY MOVERS Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2505.F09) BUGAPALOOZA Thursdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2506.F09) FUNNY FINGERS Fridays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2507.F09) SILLY STAMPS AND PRINTS! Saturdays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2508.F09) PARENT/TOTART Sundays 3:30-4:15am $23 COLORS, COLORS, AND MORE COLORS! Experience a different color of the rainbow each class, using various arf media. Paint, draw, print, and build. Leave the mess for us! Make sure to wear red on the first day! MIGHTY MOVERS Play with balls, sing songs, and play games in this class designed to increase social and motor skills. BUGAPALOOZA Get crazy making bugs from all sorts of items! Learn the arf of printmaking by using household vegetables. Experiment with paint and recycled egg cartons to make creative bugs! FUNNY FINGERS Use your fingers to make fun art! Make a marble painting, pudding pictures, and much more. Have fun making your wiggly creations. PARENT/TOT ADVENTURES IN ART Enjoy wonder and excitement with your tot in activities you wouldn't dare do at home. Experiment with tye-dye, make crayons, and start an altered book. Make sure to bring in family photos for your book ATTHE MERCER/SCANLON FACILITY SESSION I: September 14-October 14 (1501.F09) COLORS, COLORS AND MORE COLORS! Mondays 9:30-10:15 am $23 (1504.F09) BUGAPALOOZA Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am $23 SESSION II: October 19-November 18 (2501.F09) MIGHTY MOVERS Mondays 9:30-10:15am $23 (2504.F09) OUTDOOR ART Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am $23 7 Q www. icgov.org/pr This program will be held once a week for six be conducted the first 3 weeks at the time, da registration receipt. Games will be played the same time and day but game sites will vary. I during the games. Game schedules posted at KINDERGARTEN/1St GRADE 0 0 ~ o ~ c ~ weeks. Practices will The Iowa City Recreation Division youth basketball program is held y and field stated on once a week for six weeks. The first part of the session, participants last 3 weeks at the will develop age appropriate skills though stations. Later in the ses- ;oaches will be the QB sion, participants will be split into equal teams for games. Game rules www.icgov.org/pr will be modified to accommodate all age and skill Ievels.The ICRD will $30 not be able to accept team requests. Mondays, September 14-October 19, 4:30-5:20 FEE: $30 (1961.F09) MercerA (1962.F09) Mercer B LOCATION: Scanlon Gym (1963.F09) Willow Creek (1964.F09) City Park KINDERGARTEN - 1St GRADE (COED) Mondays, September 14-October 19, 5:30-6:20 (2961.F09) Mondays 5-5:50pm Oct. 26-Dec. 7 (1965.F09) MercerA (1966.F09) Mercer B (2962.F09) Wednesdays 5-5:50pm Oct. 28-Dec.9 (1967.F09) Willow Creek (1968.F09) City Park (2963.F09) Thursdays 5-5:50pm Oct. 29-Dec.10 r--~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ o - D - 0 0 NOTE: Kids will play on 8 foot hoops and use a #4 size ball. This 5 week program will be held twice a week. Participants will 2nt1 GRADE - 3rt1 GRADE (COED) have 3 practices and 7 games. Practices will be conducted the first (2964.F09) Mondays b-6:50pm Oct. 26-Dec. 7 3 meetings at the time, day and field stated on registration receipt. (2965.F09) Wednesdays b-6:50pm Oct. 28-Dec. 9 Games will be played the last 7 meetings. Games will be played at the (2966.F09) Thursdays b-6:50pm Oct. 29-Dec.10 ~ same time and day but game sites will vary. Game schedules posted at www.icgov.org/pr 2nt1 GRADE/3rt1 GRADE $30 W September 15-October 18 Tuesdays 5:00-5:50, Sundays 1-1:50 (1969.F09) MercerA (1970.F09) Mercer B (1971.F09) Willow Creek (1972.F09) City Park September 17-October 18 Thursdays 5-5:50, Sundays 1-1:50 (1973.F09) MercerA (1974.F09) Mercer B (1975.F09) Willow Creek (1976.F09) City Park 4th THROUGH 6TH GRADES $30 September 15-October 18 Tuesdays 6-6:50, Sundays 2-2:50 (1978.F09) MercerA (1979.F09) Mercer B (1980.F09) Willow Creek (1981.F09) City Park September 17-October 18 Thursdays 6-6:50, Sundays 2-2:50 (1982.F09) MercerA (1983.F09) Mercer B (1984.F09) Willow Creek (1985.F09) City Park ~,,, f~ J ~ ;~ S l 0 0 - D D The Iowa City Recreation Division Flag Football program is a volunteer coached program.The Iowa City Recreation Division will provide game officials and field supervisors but is seeking parents to coach the teams.A coaches hand book and training provided. For more information contact matt-eidahl@iowa-city.org NOTE: Kids will play on 9 foot hoops and use a #4 size ball. 4th GRADE - 6th GRADE GIRLS (2967.F09) Tuesdays 5-5:50pm Oct. 27-Dec.8 NOTE: Kids will play on 10 foot hoops and use a #5 size ball. 4th GRADE - 6th GRADE BOYS (2968.F09) Tuesdays b-6:50pm Oct. 27-Dec.8 NOTE: Kids will play on 10 foot hoops and use a #5 size ball. BIKE HELMETS FOR SALE..... ONLY S10.00 The Iowa City Recreation Division, in cooperation with SAFE KIDS Johnson County and Bell Sports, will be selling bike helmets for children and adults,The helmets will be available for $10 each at the Recreation Division office, 220 South Gilbert Street. Hours: Monday-Thursday Sam to 7pm and Fridays, Sam to 5pm. www.icgov.org/pr 77 ~. ~ ~± * ~~ f IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISIO " 100 =~, ~• ~~~~F a s 0 ! e `'~' Quick Start is a new program designed by the USTA to simplify the game of tennis.The court, racquet, ball size, net height and scoring will be modified to help kids increase confidence and build better playing skills. Location: Mercer Park Tennis Courts Thursdays, September 17-October 15 (1784.F09) Ages 5-b 4-4:40pm $18 (1785.F09) Ages 7-8 4:45-5:25pm $18 (1786.F09) Ages 9-10 5:30-b:1 Opm $18 Grade 1st-4th The Iowa City Recreation Division is offering a coed volleyball program for 1st-4th graders. Program will emphasize basic fundamentals as well as general game play and rules through controlled games. 1st-2nd graders will play on a shortened court and b foot nets. Location: Scanlon Gym Wednesdays, September 16-October 21 (1955.F09) 1st-2nd Grade 4:30-5:20pm $30 (1956.F09) 3rd-4th Grade 5:30-6:20pm $30 Grade 5th-6th The Iowa Rockets will be sponsoring a volleyball clinic that will allow 5th-6th grade girls to learn the skills needed to play competitive volleyball. Dates: Sunday, September 20th thru Sunday, October 11th Times: Sundays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm and Wednesdays 6:30 to bpm Location: Mercer Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym Price: $60.00 More information: Visit: www.iowarockets.com Call: Kyla Rodgers at (319) 337-3613 Email: David@IowaRockets.com ~2 AT THE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER YOUTH GYMNASTICS (K-2ND GrtADE) Twist and tumble in this instructional gymnastics program for girls and boys that encourages progressive skill development on floor exercise, vault, and balance beam. Session I -September 19-October 10 (1420.F09) Youth Gymnastics (Grades K-2) Saturdays, l 1-11:50am FEE: $16.25 Session II -October 17-November 7 (2420.F09) Youth Gymnastics (Grades K-2) Saturdays, 11-11:50am FEE: $16.25 ~~ The Iowa City Kickers is a recreational soccer program that exists to provide opportunities for all youth to develop a love for soccer, soccer skills, sportsmanship, new friendships, a spirit of cooperation and social skills through equal participation for all players. Fall 2009 leagues will be forming for players in grades K through high school. All games are played at the Iowa city Kickers Soccer Park, 4400 Soccer Park Road. For more information go to www.ickickers.org or call 351-7927. Participants must be currently enrolled at a Johnson County High School. Entry fee is $5.00 per tournament per individual. All tournaments are open until one week prior to the start date or the tournament is full (16 entries), whichever is first. The tournaments will be conducted in a modified double elimination format. All competitors are guaranteed two (2) matches. All tournaments held in the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center Game Room. (1430.F09) Billiards - 8 Ball, singles Thursdays, 4-bpm, September 3-24 (2431.F09) Foosball, singles Thursdays, 4-bpm, October 1-22 (2432.F09) Ping Pong, singles Thursdays, 4-bpm, October 29-November 19 (3433.F09) Billiards - 9 Ball, singles Thursdays, 4-bpm, December 3-17 ~~~ Grade 1st-6th Ready to Run... The Iowa City Recreation Division is offering a Fall Running Club for KIDS!! Practice sessions will involve stretching, running, and various fun games and relays. Kids will receive a Running Club T-shirt, as well as mileage markers for every mile run through the program. (1954.F09) Wednesdays, 5-5:50pm, September 16-October 14 Scott Park FEE: $20 Includes T-Shirt www.icgov.org/pr At the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center PLEASE NOTE: FOR EACH CLASS Hair must be tied back from face. No gum chewing is allowed and water bottles are recommended. Ages listed here are for guidance only. If you are interested in a class outside your child's age group, please contact Joyce Carroll at 356-5100 to discuss enrollment. See page 8 for 3-5 year olds classes. PARENT CHILD CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND MUSIC FOR 2-6 YEAR OLDS with Deb Singer A joyful exploration of creative movement and imaginative play, all to live guitar music and participatory singing! Deb has evolved this unique class through years of work as an Artist in the Schools with the Iowa Arts Council, University of Iowa Arts Outreach, and as a Music and Movement Specialist at area preschools. (1519.F09) Sundays, 4:30-5pm, September 20-October 25 (2517.F09) Sundays, 4:30-5pm, November 1-15, and December b-20 FEE: $40 ~ ~ ` With Megan Calder Dancers should wear shorts and t-shirts, and it is recommended that they have some sort of black ballet shoe. AGES 4-6 YEARS No previous dance experience necessary.This class is designed for younger children to learn the basics of Irish dance. It will also teach rhythm, coordination and confidence. Class will include stretching, drilling basic Irish dance skills, and learning beginner steps. (1525.F09) Wednesdays, September 30 -November 18 4:30-5pm FEE: $34 AGES 7-9 YEARS This class will introduce students to the basic jig while focusing on proper posture, foot placement, timing, and stage presence.Through c series of exercises that will include stretching, dance drills, and learn- ing steps, students will gain poise and confidence. (1526.F09) Wednesdays, September 30 -November 18 5:15-5:45pm FEE: $34 AGES lOYEARSAND UP This class introduces students to the basic jig. Students will develop self-confidence and poise while learning the proper foot placement, posture, and technique for excellence. Students will also learn proper rhythm and dance skills. (1527.F09) Wednesdays, September 30 -November 18 b-6:30pm FEE: $34 rmn~r9 Ages b years and above Ballet I will focus on elementary places of the body and introduce positions one and two. Class will begin at the Barre with some stretching and footwork to warm up the body. Center combinations and across the floor exercises will happen towards the middle of class. Some steps we will focus on are, saute' and jete'. Ballet shoes, leotard and tights required. Wraps may be worn as well. Hair should be pulled back. (1520.F09) Sundays, September 27-November 15,1-1:45pm FEE: $34 ~~ Ages b years and above This beginning level jazz class will introduce dancers to the founda- tion of jazz. We will learn jazz walks, jazz hands, chase's, isolations and more! The class will start by stretching and doing across the floor exercises. Dancers will enjoy learning short combinations each class so they can go home and dance! Jazz or ballet shoes required. Comfortable clothes recommended. No jeans. (1521.F09) Sundays, September 27-November 15, 2-2:45pm FEE: $34 ~`D9 Ages b years and above This class introduces the dancer to the different parts of the tap shoe and the vocabulary for each step. Steps in this class are basic moves that should be taken by any beginner tap dancer. Learn how to shuffle, ball change, Susie-Q and buffalo! Tap shoes required. Comfortable clothing recommended. (1522.F09) Sundays, September 27-November 15, 3-3:45pm FEE: $34 www.icgov.org/pr 73 ~~ ~ ®i 1 ~ D L~L.JJL~ O D ~ ~~ O D D ~ L/ U C./ ~ L~..1 All Art Explorations meet in the Craft Room of the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. PLEASE WEAR CLOTHES THAT CAN GET MESSV.~ • STUDENTS COMPLETING GRADES K-4 • • STUDENTS COMPLETING GRADES 4 & UP CREATIVE CREATURES WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING Students in this class will make different projects using a variety In this class students will experience using the wheel and of materials such as paper mache, balloons, clay, and paint.They the basics of hand building sculptural pieces.They will make will learn different ways of creating creatures by incorporating traditional and nontraditional pieces of pottery and are encour- recycledand found objects. aged to pursue personal interests.The focus of this class is on COLORFUL CLAY experimentation and the process of learning how to use the whaal nnrl wnrk with r.lnv r In this class students will use different types of clay.They will learn how to join clay to create jewelry, pinch pots, and animals Students can also make dioramas or environments for their creations.The focus of this class is on experimentation and the process of creating and using clay. DRAWING AND PAINTING Students will use materials such as charcoal, colored pencils, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paint to make self-portraits and landscapes. In addition to using different materials students will also create a portfolio and make collaborative collage projects. NATURE ART ADVENTURE In this class students will collect things from outside to create art. They will incorporate these materials into their art making, where the emphasis is on experimentation.Art in this class will be inspired from nature where students will work on individual and group projects. BEADS AND FIBER ARTS Students will create boxes and make jewelry out of found and recycled objects. They will also experiment with tye dye, and natural materials to create wearable works of art. In this class students can also use different clays to create beads, as well as make jewelry. SESSION I: September 15-October 17 (1510.F09) BEADS AND FIBER ARTS Tuesdays 4-bpm $42 (1512.F09) COLORFUL CLAY Thursdays 3-5pm $42 (1514.F09) CREATIVE CREATURES Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm $42 (1517.F09) DRAWING AND PAINTING Saturdays 1-3pm $42 SESSION II: October 20-November 21 (2509.F09) COLORFUL CLAY Tuesdays 4-bpm $42 (2510.F09) BEADS AND FIBER ARTS Thursdays 3-5pm $42 (2511.F09) DRAWING AND PAINTING Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm $42 (2512.F09) NATURE ART ADVENTURE Saturdays 1-3pm $42 EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING This course will offer students an opportunity to explore draw media.They will learn about how to create different affects using watercolors, tempera paint, and resist, as well as make individual and collaborative projects. Students will also make sketchbooks, portfolios, and collage pieces. JEWELRY BOXES, AND BEAD-MAKING Learn to make beads from recycled materials. In this class students will create jewelry from found and recycled objects. They will learn techniques such as how to make earrings, how to make rolled paper beads, and also decoupage. Students will have a chance to make their own jewelry box as well as create more experimental works of wearable art. BOOKS, BOXES AND COLLAGE Explore different ways of incorporating collage into works of art. In this class students will learn how to cover books and boxes. They will personalize their projects by using recycled materials and different types of paper and also experiment with printmak- ingtechniques that can be applied to their book or box. September 14-November 7 (1509.F09) EXPERIMENTAL DRAWING Mondays 4-bpm $bb (1511.F09) BOOKS, BOXES AND COLLAGE Wednesdays 4-bpm $bb (1513.F09) WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING Thursdays 4-bpm $bb (1515.F09) JEWELRY BOXES AND BEAD MAKING Saturdays loam-Noon $bb (1516.F09) WHEEL AND HANDBUILDING Saturdays 11 am-1 pm $bb (1518.F09) BOOKS, BOXES AND COLLAGE Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm $bb '14 www.icgov.org/pr IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 ATTHE ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER ~ ~ t ~l l._ ~ ~ ~ ~ t LITTLE MOVERS AND SHAKERS Grades K-2 Is your child one who just doesn't like to sit still? We will have loads of fun shaking our sillies out and exploring all the extraordinary things our bodies can do. Using music, props and games your child's imagination is sure to get a workout. (2513.F09) Saturdays, October 24-November 21, 9:30-10:30am FEE: $23 DRAMA KIDS Grades 3-5 Give your child the opportunity to learn about the fundamen- tals of drama in a fun and creative environment. We will practice theatre "basics" such as stage direction, using our stage voice, creating a character and teamwork to help us with our performance on the final day of class. The students will use their ideas and stories to develop an original work to share with family and friends. All children are welcome, from those who love to be in the limelight to those who are suffer- ing from a bit of stage fright. (2514.F09) Saturdays, October 24-November 21 10:45am-12:15pm FEE: $34 CREATE-A-PLAY Students grades 1 - b Have you ever wanted to act out your favorite stories with your friends and family? Learn how to take your favorite book/story and adapt it to a play that can be performed for family and friends. Students will learn how to identify key elements of a story and how to convert it into a performance piece. Basic acting techniques will be taught and students will learn how to use their imagination, voice and body to create characters that can then tell a story. Students will develop some of their favorite stories into plays that will be shared with family and friends during the last 30 minutes of the workshop. Instructor: Kathleen Hession. (251 b.F09) Saturday, November 14, 10 am - 4 pm FEE: $40 SHAKES SCENES (SHAKESPEARE FOR KIDS) Students grades 1 - b Spend a day having fun while you learn about acting tech- niquesand how to create your own play from a play written by William Shakespeare. We'll start the day with theatre games to learn how to use our voice, body and imagination to create characters. You will not only learn a little about William Shakespeare, but you'll also learn how to create your own play from some of his most famous plays. We'll talk about some scenes from his plays and "re-write" them into our own language. Then we'll create characters and present our own "shakes scenes" to family and friends during the last 30 minutes of the workshop. Instructor: Kathleen Hession. (2515.F09) Saturday, October 17, 10 am - 4 pm FEE: $40 Iowa Ciry's youth theatre for students in grades K-12 includes performing in main stage productions at various locations. The Young Foolliters is affiliated with both the Iowa City Recreation Division and the Iowa City Community Theatre. Newsletters and audition notices are sent to member families. For more information regarding productions or membership check our website at www.youngfootliters.org or contact Doug Schnoebelen at 354-1634. Young Footliter Actors are required to attend at least one drama class per year. Check out listings on this page! www.icgov.org/pr 7S IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 • "~~' ~~ Finally, there is an alternative to hosting birthday parties in your home. Eliminate the mess and leave the activity planning to us! You need to provide decorations, refreshments, cake, and paper goods. We provide the party activities and leadership. We have a variety of party packages and facilities to meet your interests. Choose a sport or craft party, tumble or swim in honor of your birthday! This is one party your friends won't forget. Start now! Choose from one of the party packages below. n ~ ~~ I'r ,~ TOT PLAY PARTY - Ages: l-5 years Party Length: 2 Hours • Room Reservation: 3 Hours Fee: $85/12 children (each additional child $3.00) Wow! An indoor playground set up just for you and your guests. Gather in your private party room to prepare for an hour of fun with slides, tumbling mats, a whirly rocket, trikes, a small basketball hoop, roller coaster, and an inflatable bouncee...sure to add some excitement to your big day! You will have full access to the indoor playground for the first hour of your party. Then, move to your private party room where you and your guests can eat, open gifts, and share a great time. Contact: matt-eidahl@iowa-city.org or submit a request online at www. icgov.org/pr SWIM PARTY Ages: 6 years & up Party Length: 2-1/2 Hours • Room Reservation: 2-1/2 Hours Fee: $65/12 children and 2 adult swimmers (each additional swimmer $3.00) Take a dip and have some fun. Spend your birthday swimming with your friends. You and your guests will spend the first half of your party swimming in our pool during open swimming time.Then, dry off and move to your private party room where you can eat cake and open gifts.Therewill be a lifeguard on duty during all parties. However, there must be at least two adult swimmers with your party. Contact the Aquatic Supervisor to arrange this party for your child. Held at Recreation Center Pool. Saturdays only between Noon-6pm. Contact: matthew-eckhardt@iowa-city.org TUMBLING/GYMNASTICS PARTY Aauo4~l~ ~ ~G~~ ,. Ages: 2-6 years c.v~ti~rJ Party Length: 2 Hours • Room Reservation: 3 Hours ~~J Fee: $85/12 children (each additional child $3.00) ~~''"~''~ Jump, shout, or turn a cartwheel; it's your Birthday! You and your guests will have full access to our gymnastics room for the first hour of your party.Then, move upstairs to a private party room where you and your guests can eat and open gifts. Contact Cindy to arrange this party for your child. Contact: Cindy-coffin@iowa-city.org SPORTS PARTY - Ages: 6-12 years 1' ~; Party Length: 2 Hours • Room Reservation: 3 Hours Fee: $85/12 children (each additional child $3.00) Make your party a home run! Gather in your private party room to prepare before the games begin. Choose 3-4 different games from Scooter Hockey, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Capture the Flag, Dodge Ball, Kickball, Soccer, and more.You and your guests will spend the first hour of your party in the gymnasium before you move to a private party room where you can eat cake and open gifts.And that's not all! Your private room has direct access to the game room, which includes pool, foosball,ping-pong, and bumper pool tables. Contact: matt-eidahl@iowa-city.org or submit a request online at www. icgov.org/pr IMUNITY Z~CZ~~TIUN C£NT~Z ARTS AND CRAFTS PARTY - Ages: 3-14 years Party Length: 2 Hours • Room Reservation: 3 Hours Fee: $85/12 children (each additional child $3.00) Have fun and be creative. Our staff will provide aone-hour art lesson for you and your guests. Imagine the fun of letting your guests create their own party favors to take home. Also, your party will include time for cake and gift opening. Choose one of the art projects below. • Masks • Collage • Puppets • Drawing • Painting • Jewelry • Clay SKATE PARTY - Ages: 5 years and up ~ ~~ Party Length: 2 Hours • Room Reservation: 3 Hours S Fee: $85/12 children (each additional child $3.00) ~ a That's right, you can have a skating party in honor of your birthday! Skate for the first half of your party during open skating time and then wheel it over to your private party room where you and your guests can eat, open gifts, and share a good time. We will provide the skates for you and your guests. However, personal skates may be used after a quick inspection by our staff.A staff member will provide music while you skate. Skate parties are only available Saturdays from b- 8:30pm. Contact Joyce Carroll to arrange this party for your child. Contact: joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org Remind your guests to bring a paint smock or old shirt. Contact Joyce Carroll to arrange this party for your child. '~ ~ ~~ Contact: joyce-carroll@iowa-city.org C a ~~~ C 116 WWW.icgov.org/pr BRING THE PARTY TO US! LET US HELP YOU CELEBRATE! All parties must have at least one parent or adult caretaker present at all times. There will be a staff member on- IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 o [,'~30 FITNESS/AAUACISE PUNCH CARD A convenient option for individuals whose schedules are varied. The punch card will allow you to participate in either Total Body Toning, Cardio Kick Boxing, Aquacise, Power Aquacise, and/or Hydro-Jogging, and attend any of the offered classes as many times a week as you desire. Punch cards are available from the Recreation Division office or the Mercer Park Aquatic Center and can be purchased at any time during the season. Please note on rare occasions we are forced to cancel a class due to low participation or lack of an instructor. It would be advisable to check for availability before purchasing a card or attending a class. FEE: $55 = 15 punches (add $5 for non-residents) TOTAL BODY TONING This program will help you tone the stomach, hip, and thigh muscles. A series of exercises will help you trim and shapeup. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Mon. 6:45-8pm, Wed. 6:30-7:45pm FEE: Fitness Punch Card or $4.50 Drop-in Fee CARDIO KICK BOXING This aerobic workout consists of many different punches and kicks at a pace that is beneficial to your heart health, flexibility and coordination. It is a fun and effective program for improving your conditioning and overall health. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Monday/Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm FEE: Fitness Punch Card or $4.50 Drop-in Fee irI ,t ,_.~ fir;. ~ .,~ ~ ~ _ , M_ _ u- o 16 years and up Kundalini Yoga is an ancient, time tested science which works on many different levels by strengthening the nervous system, balances the glandular system and one's internal organs, achieved through breathing, stretching, specific yoga positions, dynamic movement, and deep meditation. Kundalini Yoga is appropriate for all shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. Each individual, the total beginner and the well practiced yoga alike, will find appropriate challenge, geared towards revitalizing and balancing the body, mind and spirit, in a friendly, non- competitiveenvironment. PLEASE BRING YOGA MAT TO CLASS (pillow & blanket suggested, but optional). Enroll with the Instructor. Tuesdays & Thursdays, b-7:30pm Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Instructor:Jennifer Harmon DeSlippe,jaiharikaur@hotmail.com ~ D Jazzercise is the world's largest dance-fitness program in the world.You won't exercise to background music, you'll DANCE to the latest music! All of our movements have been reviewed by an exercise physiologist for safety and effectiveness. An original Jazzercise class is 60 to 65 minutes of easy-to-follow, fun choreograph. The class begins with awarm-up, then continues with approximately nine aerobic routines ranging from top-40, jazz, country, funk, and classics. The class will take you up and down the 'aerobic curve; gradually building the intensity to a peak then subsiding, over the course of about 30 to 35 minutes.To round out your workout, we finish with muscle toning and strengthening routines (using weights), and a final routine to stretch you out. IS IT HIGH OR LOW IMPACT? Jazzercise combines no-impact, low impact, and impact movements. The instructor demonstrates the BEST moves for you! Jazzercise focuses on coordination, balance, flexibility, posture, and muscle tone. Classes held at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Beginning August 25 Monday-Friday, 4:15-5:15pm Tuesday/Thursday b-7pm Saturday, 8:00-9:OOam Contact Kristi at 319-621-5943 or www.jazzercise.com ic-Jazzercise@mchsi.com ~i_~i~ ~ T'ai chi is a movement and meditation practice which circulates energy (ch'i), calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It is also a highly sophisticated martial art. Classes in the Yang style, Cheng Man-Ch'ing (37 postures) short form will be taught by Daniel Benton and Kelly O'Berry. Daniel Benton has been a student of Martin Inn at the Inner Research Institute School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan since 1987 and was certified as a teacher of t'ai chi in January 2000. Kelly O'Berry has been a student of Daniel Benton since 1993. Contact: Daniel at Benton.daniel@gmail.com, 319-321-4148 OR Kelly at kob@xwires.net, 319-351-2703 Monday/Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm, starting September 14 Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center FEE: $65/month a C r www.icgov.org/pr 7~ IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 • ADULT TENNIS • ADULT TENNIS • PRACTICE & PLAYADULTTENNIS The Iowa City Recreation Division is combing their adult tennis lesson with their adult tennis league this fall. Adults will spend the first part of the lesson working on the tennis strokes through drills and the last part of the lesson playing other participants. Location: Mercer Park Tennis Courts a Thursdays, September 17-October 15 (1787.F09) Beginner 6:15-7:lOpm $24 (1788.F09) Intermediate 7:15-S:lOpm $24 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS: Beginner: Adults who are new to the game of tennis and unable to consistently rally. Intermediate: Adults who are able to rally consistently but looking to improve on their basic strokes. TENNIS RACKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHECK-OUT Interested in playing tennis but don't have a racket? The Iowa City Recreation Division has rackets available for check-out at the Scanlon Gym. $10 deposit required to check out rackets. Rackets must be returned before closing, D ~ 0 Co-Rec, Women's and Men's leagues are available with various divisions of competition in each. Divisions may be combined if not ~ enough teams sign up. Play once a week plus a season ending tournament. Teams entered on a first come basis (no registration ~ priorities are given to teams who have participated in past seasons). Q Teams must submit a valid roster with their entry fee. Registration Deadline: September 24 FEE: $120/team Plus $5 per non-resident participant (2460.F09) Fall Co-Rec "A" Volleyball League (2461.F09) Fall Co-Rec "B" Volleyball League Start Date: October 4, Sunday afternoons Site: Grant Wood Elementary School (2463.F09) Fall Women's "A" Volleyball League (2464.F09) Fall Women's "B" Volleyball League Start Date: October b, Tuesday evenings Site: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center (2466.F09) Fall Men's "A" Volleyball League (2467.F09) Fall Men's "B" Volleyball League Start Date: October 1, Thursday evenings Site: Robert A. Lee Recreation Center SENIOR FITNESS WITH COLLIN and CHAIR FITNESS WITH COLLIN CLASSES SENIOR FITNESS WITH COLLIN Ages 50 Plus Using free weights, this class will provide a challenging, progressive strength training program which will strengthen and tone muscles, improve balance, control weight, improve flexibility and revitalize and energize your lifestyle. No experience necessary, however we will perform some of the exercises on the floor. Mercer ParWScanlon Gymnasium Session I: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:25-9:25am; September 8-October 29 FEE: $80 To register, contact Collin Kerstetter, Certified Trainer for Older Adults, 319-338-3294 Session II: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:25-9:25am; November 5-December 17 (no class November 26) Fee: $55 CHAIR FITNESS WITH COLLIN Ages 50 Plus We will work from the chair, using free weights and stretch bands to improve fitness levels in the areas of strength, flexibility, muscle mass, bone density, cholesterol and metabolism. Balance exercises require standing behind a chair. No experience necessary. Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gymnasium Session I: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am; September 18-October 29 FEE: $64 Session II: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am; November 5-December 17 (no class November 26) FEE: $44 To register, contact Collin Kerstetter, Certified Trainer for Older Adults, 319-338-3294 ZUMBA WITH COLLIN Zumba is a Latin Based fitness class incorporating salsa, merengue, cumbia, tango and fusion for a fast cardio workout. No partner nor ex- perience is necessary - I call it "Exercise in Disguise" cuz it's so much FUN. Come and try it out -the first class is FREE! Punch cards available. Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gymnasium THURSDAYS 10:20-11:05. SEPTEMBER 10-ONGOING PUNCH CARD -$50.00 FOR ANY 10 ZUMBA CLASSES - NO EXP. WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM, SEPTEMBER 9 -ONGOING PUNCH CARD - $50.00 FOR ANY 10 ZUMBA CLASSES - NO EXP. To register, contact Collin Kerstetter, Certified Trainer for Older Adults, 319-338-3294 "'`` The Peninsula Park hosts a beautiful championship disc golf course that covers approximately 30 acres and is bounded by the Iowa River on three sides. This course, designed by Jeff Harper-a local professional disc golfer, offers a challenging layout that can be fun for all skill levels. Each hole has a short and a long tee, _' providing 36 different holes to play on any day. Mixing open holes with wooded ones, the course offers ` the challenge of throwing accurately as well as grip-it-and-rip-it holes. The uniquely-shaped information board welcomes both recreational and professional players to the course and serves as the place to get scorecards, course maps, and information on local and regional tournaments. No greens Tess are required to play the course; bring your own discs. For further information on disc golf or local activities, see the Iowa City Disc Golf League's website: http://iowadiscgolf.org __ --_ 78 www.icgov.org/pr IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 POTTER'S STUDIO at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center The Potter's Studio is designed for the purpose of fine-tuning skills in handbuilding, throwing, trimming and glazing. It is available Monday-Friday Sam-9pm, Saturday 1 pm-9pm, and Sunday 1-8pm whenever classes are not in session. The studio maintains both electric and kick wheels and is accessible to persons with physical limitations. Individuals requiring special accommodations for use should contact the Program Supervisor. User's cards may be purchased at the Recreation Division office. PLEASE NOTE: All user card holders are required to enroll in one glazing workshop in order to have pieces fired. See page 21. CARD: $90/session, September 7-December 11 CLAY: $18/25 Ib. bag PHOTO DARKROOM Take advantage of this unique opportunity.~The photo dark room contains all necessary equipment to develop black and white film and prints. Chemistry is not provided. A user's profile and orientation are necessary to obtain a user's card. Orientation by appointment only. The photo darkroom is accessible to persons with physical limitations. Individuals requiring special accommodations for use should contact the Program Supervisor. FEE: $45/Session, September 7-December 11 ~ PRINTER'S STUDIO Individuals who have taken or who are currently enrolled in Iowa City Recreation Division adult Printmaking classes may apply to use the press. Contact the Program Supervisor for more information. Fridays, l l am-3pm, September 11-December 11 FEE: $10/person/each 4-hour use r%': a C r www.icgov.org/pr 79 IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 ~~ - ';" - ~F High school students welcome! Students provide supplies '' unless otherwise specified. If you have questions or concerns regarding the costs of these materials, please contact Joyce at ~ the Recreation Division office, 356-5100. Only registered participants are allowed in classes. Please do not bring children. All adult art classes meet at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, unless otherwise noted. INTRO TO PAINTING WATERCOLOR PAINTING Learn the essentials of watercolor painting. Immerse yourself in the world of painting! Each class will start with We will explore techniques, materials, and discussion of different mediums, current artists and movements. color theory. Take this opportunity to get in Students will learn and discover their preferred medium through ex- touch with your creative side and start to ploration. Some projects may even require you to construct your own canvas. This course will open up the individual to find his or her own recognize the beauty that surrounds you. creative freedom and style of painting. No experience necessary. This class is open to beginners and more ~ Instructor: Jessica Andersen ~ advanced students who want an art community forum. We will work Q (1 b00.F09) Sundays, b-8pm, September 13-November 15 with still lives, projects, and FEE: $100 the critiquing process. BEGINNING LIFE DRAWING Instructor: Margaret Roberts Interested in learning to draw the space around you? This class will (1605.F09) Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm introduce the student to drawing the environment and the human September 16-November 18 form and portrait. In class we will draw from a variety of still life and ® FEE: $95 from nature. Students will experiment with different materials and styles. No experience necessary. Instructor: Jessica Andersen (1602.F09) Mondays, b-8pm, September 14-November 2 FEE: $85 MIXED MEDIA PRINTMAKING The Mixed media Printmaking class will begin with drawing and paint- ing to develop ideas in preparation for Intaglio and Woodcut projects. Intaglio and woodcuts will be explored separately at first, then draw- ing, painting, etching, and woodcuts will be combined together into single works. Emphasis will be on the technical printing processes, leaving creative freedom to the individual. (No previous experience necessary.) Instructor: Margaret Roberts Students supply materials unless otherwise specified. Instructor will provide list at first class. Call Joyce at 356-5100 for more information. (1607.F09) Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, September 17-November 19 FEE: $120 20 =~ .~~ '' 4 x www.icgov.org/pr IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 PRIVATE CLASSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY O 0 0 - & DARKROOM ~~= ~ ~ ~ TECHNIQUES ~ . `~~ ~~ 1 $20/Hour --- ~ Inquire at Office: 356-5100 `~-- 'BASIC DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Learn to print your own black and white photographs in the darkroom, as well as basic camera function, maintenance, and how to take a quality photo. SLR camera is preferred, but any will do. (1604.F09) Wednesdays, 6-8pm, September 16-November 18 FEE: $120 BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Get the most out of your digital camera! Learn basic camera function, maintenance, how to take a quality photo, and how to Photoshop like a pro.All camera types from SLR to Point and Shoot are acceptable for this class. (1603.F09) Tuesdays, 6-8pm, September 15-November 17 FEE: $110 -~~~ IOWA CITY CAMERA CLUB '~" 1st & 3rd Mondays, September-November & January-May, ~ ~ ~~ ,~ 7-9:30pm, at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. Yearly Membership: Individual $15/Family $20 Do you enjoy photography? If so, the Iowa City Camera Club invites you to join them at their twice-monthly meetings at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center.The club offers information in the art and science of photography, to stimulate creativity and experimentation, and to render services to others aimed at increasing their ability to practice photography. For more information call Robert Rude at 351-5741.The Iowa City Camera Club is an affiliate of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department, and welcomes visitors and new members. Learn the fundamentals of throwing on the potter's wheel. This class will focus on centering clay on the wheel, making basic bowl and cylinder forms, and glazing techniques. Each student will have glazed ceramic pieces that will add character to their kitchen cabinets or coffee table. Clay is messy, dress appropriately. 25 lbs. of clay and glazes are provided. Student user card included. Instructor: Courtney Bork (1601.F09) Sundays, 4-bpm, September 13-November 15 FEE: $160 ~ - ~ ' 0 .~ ~. ~ r ..~ __ ~ - ~ ~ SLIPS, STAINS, AND GLAZES FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS Learn new ways to decorate your This is a continuing class for those who have taken at least one class that ceramic artwork. This class will included both handbuilding and wheel throwing. We will build on these basics investigate surface treatments 1N p'RNAI~ to improve current and to explore new techniques and forms. Potters do not used in oxidation firing. Topics q'RTL.~SSONIS2, need to be experts in any one method, but need to be familiar with introduc- covered includes: use of slips, VU~ CAN 1-1ELP. Cory techniques and the methods and materials available in the Recreation Di- mason stains, terra sigilatas, C,.4L.!_ vision studio. Since the glaze class requirement will have been met by most in majolica and other glazing 356-5100 prior session, there will be no mandatory attendance for a glaze class. Instead, techniques. ASK F27R glazing will be done by each student on an as needed basis both in and out of (1 b10.F09) Saturday, 2-4pm, `~~~ class with instructor guidance during class as needed. Instructor: Bev Haas. October 17 (1 bOb.F09) Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, September 17-November 19 FEE: $20 FEE: $160 www.icgov.org/pr 27 a C r IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION ~ 356-5100 J Q O D s O AGES lOYEARSAND UP This class will introduce students to the basic jig. Students will develop self-confidence and poise while learning the proper foot placement, posture, and technique for excellence. Students will also learn proper rhythm and dance skills. Hair must be tied back from face. No gum chewing is allowed and water bottles are recommend- ed. Dancers should wear shorts and t-shirts, and it is recommended that they have some sort of black ballet shoe. Instructor: Megan Calder (1527.F09) Wednesdays, September 30-November 18 b-6:30pm FEE: $34 ~ 1 1 p l What could add ten years to your life, provide you with low stress physical exercise, give you opportunities to meet new people and make new friends, and is just plain fun? MODERN SQUARE DANCING MAY BE FOR YOU! Come dance with us on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, 7:30 - 10 pm at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. The cover charge (which includes refreshments) is $3 per person for members or $b per person for non-members. The public is invited to watch the dancing free of charge. Fall Square Dance lessons begin mid September. Round Dance and Waltz Dance lessons begin after Labor Day. For information call Carolyn Robertson, 351-2530, Lynn Yoder, 325-3670, or just show up! Visit our website at http://iowasquaredance.org/eastcentral/oceanwaves. html 0 ~ p . 0 BENS inl~i ~n~~~i 22 Learn the most popular line dances in the area so you can join in the fun at your favorite country spot. Three dances are taught per session. Music will be played during breaks so that you can practice dances you have learned. Line dancing is a fun way to exercise and make friends! Teens Welcome Too! Instructor: Joyce Bowie Meets at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Tuesdays, 7:15-9pm September 1-December 15 $4 at the door/each 2 hr. meeting ° 0 D 0 U`J - ° STRUMMING AND MELODY PLAYING ADULT AND TEENS (11YEARS AND OLDER) A fun and comprehensive introduction to guitar playing for the beginning student! Chord strumming techniques will be taught using familiar folk and rock songs. Basic finger picking techniques will be included. Students will also learn how to read guitar music in treble clef and play simple classical repertoire. A six string guitar (any style) is required, and students will be asked to purchase the book "Begin- ning Guitar Superbook," (published by Hal Leonard) available at local music stores or online. A music stand, guitar tuner, and foot rest are helpful but not required. The instructor, Deb Singer, has been teaching guitar for over 40 years and loves to work with beginning students. (1608.F09) Sundays, 3-3:40pm, September 20-October 25 (2600.F09) Sundays, 3-3:40pm, November 1-15, and December b-20 FEE: $50 CONTINUING GUITAR: THE BEATLES ADULTS AND TEENS (11 YEARS AND ABOVE) This class is for students who have taken one of Deb's introductory classes or have some _"' ~> guitar playing in their background. It will ~ make use of "The Beatles Fake Book" (Hal Leonard, publisher) to teach ad- 1 vanced chords, strums, and the playing of melodies in several keys. A quick review of reading guitar music in 1 treble clef will be provided. (1609.F09) Sundays, 3:45-4:25, September 20-October 25 (2601.F09) Sundays, 3:45-4:25, November 1-15, and December b-20 FEE: $50 nun-ten su~si BIKE HELMETS FOR SALE.....ONLY S10.00 The Iowa City Recreation Division, in cooperation with SAFE KIDS Johnson County and Bell Sports, will be selling bike helmets for children and adults,The helmets will be available for $10 each at the Recreation Division office, 220 South Gilbert Street. Hours: Monday-Thursday.~~~, Sam to 7pm and ~~~~ ~~~~ Fridays, Sam to 5pm. ,,,~,,.,.,,~,.., www.icgov.org/pr • AQUATICS • GENERAL POOL INFORMATION PROGRAM INFORMATION The offices at the Recreation Division, 220 S. Gilbert Street, 356-5100 and the Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym, 2701 Bradford Dr. 356-5109, are prepared to answer all questions. Feel free to contact either office for up-to-date information. ADMISSION COST Daily admission at all pools is: 2 & Under -FREE 3 years and older - $3.00 SWIM PASSES Available at the Recreation Division Office and Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym during office hours. Passes MUST be presented on deck for admission. Monthly Pass Pass Amount Single $12 Family* $24 *Additional Members $2 Annual Pass (Valid for one year from date of purchase.) Pass Amount Single $174 Family* $348 I Non-Residents of Iowa City, add 50%. *The Family Pass is based on a maximum of five persons per family. A family is defined as people listed on your current income tax return or those registered with the Iowa City Domestic Partnership Program. For more information on this program contact the City Clerk's office at 319-356-5040. For families with more than five members, additional passes are available at the following rates: Pass Amount Annual Pass $25/each additional family member Non-Residents of Iowa City, add 50%. Blue Punch Cards Available at the Recreation Division office and Mercer Park Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gym. A punch card is good for 10 pool admissions. Blue punch cards are not good for Aquacise Admission (see green punch cards page 27). FEE: $24 Non-Residents of Iowa City, add $5. PHONE NUMBERS In order to keep the lines open for business purposes patrons will only be paged for emergencies. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center - 356-5100 Mercer Park Aquatic Center - 356-5109 POOL CLOSING Any pool may be closed for any of the following reasons: inclement weather, swim meet, mechanical breakdown, low air or water temperature, low participation, chemical imbalance, or schedule change. Patrons will be issued receipts which will be good for use at either the Recreation Center Pool or the Mercer Park Aquatic Center during that same working day. No refunds will be issued if pool closing is weather related. Groups are advised to call ahead before going to any pool. LOCKER ROOMS Each facility has locker rooms equipped with showers, hair dryers, electrical outlets and quarter lockers. Coin lockers are not for overnight storage. Combination lockers for overnight storage are available at the Recreation Center pool only. Residents of Iowa City may rent them at a cost of $8 per month or $40 for six months. The Iowa City Recreation Division is not responsible for lost or stolen items. AGE REQUIREMENTS A paying adult 16 years or older must accompany children 5th grade or younger. A responsible adult may supervise up to four non-swimmers. The adult has responsibility for these swimmers and must remain attentive to them at all times. Children incapable of • ~ ~ swimming the width of the pool in a competent form, without stopping - are not allowed in the deep areas at the swimming pools. Recommended height for a child to participate in the ~ main pool is 3'9". Use of the wading ,~ pool is restricted to children with direct ~~ adult supervision. SWIMMING APPAREL Cut-off shorts, thongs, street clothes and sweat pants are prohibited in the pool. Only t-shirts may be worn and only in 5' of water or less. No t-shirts may be worn in the diving areas. POOL EQUIPMENT Kickboards and pull buoys are available at each pool and may be checked out from a Lifeguard for use during lap swim. The following items are prohibited in Iowa City pools: glass, band-aids, cigarettes, play pens, lawn chairs, shoes, street clothes, food, drinks, gum, super soakers, squirt guns, cameras, water wings and Non-Coast Guard approved floatation devices. POOL RULES The rules of the pool are available at each facility. These rules have been set for the health and safety of all patrons. Please uphold them and treat those who enforce them with respect. LOST AND FOUND If you lose an item at the pool, call that pool as soon as possible. If the item is found it will be tagged and held for you. Lost and found items cannot be loaned out to the public. NO CAMERAS OR VIDEO RECORDING DEVICES. www.icgov.org/pr 23 • GENERAL POOL INFORMATION • POOL ACCESSIBILITY All Iowa City pools are handicap accessible. The Recreation Center pool and the Mercer Park Aquatic Center are equipped with a Spectrum chair lift. These devices are simple to operate and can be quickly set up at your request. The Mercer Park Aquatic Center and Rec Center have a ramp which goes directly into the shallow section of the pool. This allows access to the pool without the set up of the chair. WATER TEMPERATURE The Mercer Park Aquatic Center and Recreation Center pool temperatures are set at 82 degrees. This will vary with program needs, mechanical problems and weather conditions. SPA The Mercer Park Aquatic Center is equipped with a 12 person spa • Monday-Friday bam-3pm, Adults 16 years or older; 3pm-Close, 15 years and younger must be accompanied by adult. • Saturday & Sunday 15 years and younger must be accompanied by adult. Those with heart conditions, high blood pressure, pregnant women, and others with health concerns should consult a physician before using the spa. To insure proper function of the spa, the pool manager reserves the right to restrict use by children (15 years and younger) during times of peak use. The spa is not open for use during times reserved for swimming lessons. WADING POOL The Recreation Center Pool has a separate wading pool designed for use by small children being directly supervised by a responsible adult (16 years or older). The pool is available at all times except swim lessons, providing a responsible adult stays with the child in the Wading Pool at all times. RENTALS All Iowa City pools are available for rent during hours not scheduled for regular use. A meeting room at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center/ Scanlon Gym is also available. Fees will vary according to time of usage, number of people and amount of staff time required. Contact the Recreation Division office at 356-5100 for fees and additional information. GROUPS Small groups, day cares, camps, etc. are welcome to use the pool c regular admission anytime the pool is open for public swim. Groups are expected to provide supervision for their participants (ratio 1:4). Groups not providing adequate supervision will be asked to leave the facility. It is advisable to contact the Aquatic Supervisor before your use to ensure availability of the pool. Safety demonstrations or help with merit badges can be provided if arranged with the Aquatic Supervisor prior to use. POOL ACTIVITIES The lowa City pools provide four different types of activities. Lap Swimming: Time or designated area available for continuous lap swimming, water walking or water jogging. This activity is designated for fitness purposes only. Participants interested in general play or diving should not attend these hours. No children will be allowed during lap swim unless they are actively swimming laps. During busy times sharing lanes is required. Courtesy tins when sharing a lane: • Before entering a lane vith another swimmer please notify that swimmer that you will be sharing their lane. • Divide the lane in half and stay on your side. • When swimming with more than one other swimmer in your lane circle swimming is required. • Circle swimming means you swim down on the right and back on the right staying on the right side of the lane. • Circle swimming works best when >wimming with other swimmers of the ame ability. ublic Swimming: Time or designated ea available for all ages to participate general play. The diving boards at Mercer Park Aquatic Center are ~~~netimes open at this time but are not guaranteed. Family Swim: Time for families to enjoy the pool together. The fee is reduced to make the time affordable. Use of the pool during this time is restricted to children directly supervised by a participating adult. This is not a time when groups such as birthday parties or scout troops should plan to participate. Available at the Recreation Center pool only. NOTE.• We strive to get the maximum usage and meet the needs of as manypatrons as possible. Several times during the day more than one activity (such as Swim Club and Aguacise) maybe scheduled. An outline of the pools on pages 27 and 28 should give you an idea of when such scheduling is taking place. 24 www.icgov.org/pr 10' ROBERT A. LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER POOL The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center pool is located at 220 S. Gilbert Street in downtown Iowa City. This is an L-shaped pool featuring a 25 yard main body, with the water ranging from 3 to 5 feet in this area. The bottom of the "L" is a 10 foot deep diving well, but does not have a diving board. This pool is in operation on a year-round basis. 1.~.. 4'6" SPECIAL HO Please be aw URS/SPEC are of the IAL DAYS following special dates at the Mercer Park Aquatic Cent er, Recreat ion Center , Pool and City Park Pool. Mon., Sept. 7 All P ools Open At 1 pm Wed., Nou. 2 5 Pool s Close At 4pm Holiday Thurs., Nov. 2 6 Pool s Closed Holiday Fri. Nov. 27 Pool s Open At 1 pm , Thurs., Dec. 2 4 Pool s Close At 3pm Fri., Dec. 25 Pool s Closed Holiday Sat., Dec. 26 Pool s Open At 1 pm Thurs., Dec. 3 1 Pool s Close At 3pm Fri., Jan. 1 Pool s Closed Holiday Sat., Jan. 2 Pool s Open At 1 pm Holiday 3'3" www.icgov.org/pr 2S 12' 5' 4.8.. 4'4" 4'4" 2'6" MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER The Mercer Park Aquatic Center is divided into three separate sections. The end section is the east end of the pool. This section is 25 yards long; depth ranges from 4'b" to 12' and contains two -one meter diving boards. The middle section is 25 yards long; depth ranges from 4'2" to 4'b". The shallow section is on the west side of the pool. It is approximately 2'b" to 4'. When reading the schedules, please note which section activities are being held. EELS MASTERS/HIGH SCHOOL Monday-Friday 6:15-7.30am JUNIOR HIGH PE Monday-Friday 8.30-3.30pm JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL Monday-Friday 3.30-6.30pm IOWA CITY EELS Monday-Friday 6-9pm LAP SWIM Saturday/Sunday 11-lpm PUBLIC SWIM Saturday/Sunday 1-8pm LAP SWIM Monday/Wednesday 6:30am-bpm LAP SWIM Tuesday/ihursday/Friday 6:30am-9pm LESSONS Monday/Wednesday 5:55-8:15pm September 14-December 9 LAP SWIM Saturday/Sunday 11 am-8pm LAP SWIM Monday-Friday 6,30-gam 9;45-11 am;12,30-1 pm AAUACISE Monday-Friday 9-9;45am PUBLIC SWIM Monday-Friday 1-5,30pm AAUACISE MondayNVednesday 5,30-6,30pm LESSONS MondayNVednesday 5;55-8;15pm September 14-December 9 PUBLIC SWIM Tues/fhurs/Fri 6,30-9pm LAP SWIM Saturday/Sunday 11-lpm No Lap Swim Saturdays, Sept. 26.Oct. 17 PUBLIC SWIM Saturday/Sunday 1-8pm ADAPTED AAUATICS Saturday -Sept. 26.Oct. 17 11 am-12;30pm SPECIAL HOURS/SPECIAL DAYS PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL DATES AT THE MERCER PARK AQUATIC CENTER Mon., Sept. 7 Pool Opens At 1 pm Holiday Sat., Dec. 19 Pool Closed Swim Meet Tues., Sept. 8 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet Thu., Dec. 24 Pool Closes At 3pm Holiday Thurs., Sept. 10 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet Fri., Dec. 25 Pool Closed Holiday Sat., Sept. 19 Pool Closed Swim Meet Sat., Dec. 26 Pool Opens At 1 pm Tues., Sept. 22 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet Thurs., Dec. 31 Pool Closes At 3pm Holiday Tues., Sept. 29 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet Fri., Jan. 1 Pool Closed Holiday Tues., Oct. 13 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet Sat., Jan. 2 Pool Opens At 1 pm Holiday Mon., Nov. 16 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet* Tues., Jan. 12 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet *lessons run as scheduled Tues., Jan. 19 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet Wed., Nov. 25 Pool Closes 4pm Holiday Thurs., Nov. 26 Pool Closed Holiday WATER WALKING/SCHOOL Mon-Fri 6,30-1 pm Fri., Nov. 27 Pool Opens At 1 pm Holiday ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Mon-Fri 8-gam & 11 am-Noon Fri., Dec. 4 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet PUBLIC SWIM Mon/Wed 1-bpm Sat., Dec. 12 Pool Closed Swim Meet PUBLIC SWIM Tues/ihurs/Fri 1-9pm Thurs., Dec. 17 Pool Closes At 3pm Swim Meet LESSONS Mon/Wed 5;55-8;15pm September 14-December 9 ~ PUBLIC SWIM Sat/Sun 1-8pm 26 www.icgov.org/pr ;, ~ -.M ~ wi ADMISSION: $4.00/CLASS OR ONE GREEN CARD PUNCH ~~ :_~~ -., s, ~ ^ °? .: GREEN PUNCH CARD A convenient option for individuals whose schedules are varied. The punch card will allow you to participate in any Aquacise class as many times a week as you desire. Punch cards are available from the Recreation Division office or the Mercer Park Aquatic Center and can be purchased at any time during the season. Please note on rare occasions we are forced to cancel a class due to low participation or lack of an instructor. It would be advisable to check for availability before purchasing a card or attending a class. FEE: $55 = 15 punches (add $5 for Non-residents) MERCER 9:DD-9:45am Monday through Friday Begin Your Day An adult, shallow water exercise for anyone wishing to improve their overall fitness.The class will include cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and balance training using the natural resistance of the water, dumbbells and noodles. All levels, beginners through advanced exercisers welcome. 5:30-6:15pm Monday and Wednesday End Your Day with a BANG! This high-impact no holds barred class will raise your heart rate and tone your muscles. Release stress through cardio, muscle toning and core work. Ending with a full body stretching routine this is an excellent way to wash away the stress of the day. ~~. `;~ -' R~ ~~ °. -~ z . RECREATION CENTER 8-8:45am Monday through Friday -New Class!!! Begin Your Day-Shallow Water Workout An adult, shallow water exercise for anyone wishing to improve their overall fitness. The class will include cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and balance training using the natural resistance of the water, dumbbells and noodles. All levels, beginners through advanced exercisers welcome. 5:3D-6:15pm Monday Monday Aquacise- Deep Water Workout After a long weekend, enjoy some deep-water exercises. Using float belts, dumbbells, kickboards, and noodles participants will conduct low-impact exercises increasing flexibility, strength, and overall fitness. And the best part... make some great friends! 5:3D-6:15pm Tuesday Deep Water Workout Water aerobics for all fitness levels improves flexibility and enhances cardiovascular endurance.Tone muscles, burn calories, improve range of motion, and reduce stress during a 45 minute workout using dumbbells, kickboards, and noodles. 5:30-6:15pm Wednesday Deep Water Workout Work on balance, flexibility, and range of motion using a variety of deep-water exercises designed to strengthen your core and enhance muscle tone, This class will help increase your metabolism, burn calories, and improve your cardio fitness. 5:30-6:15pm Thursday Deep Wafer Workout Intensive deep-water exercise relieves stress and improves overall fitness without strain to body or joints. Cardiovascular, core, strength, and flexibility training combine with laughter and fun to give you a total workout. 5:30-6:15pm Friday Deep Water Workout An intensive, deep-water fitness class using a variety of exercises, equipment, and the water's natural resistance to increase flexibility, strength, cardio and core fitness. ,~ ;,~:' j ~. ~~r ;; ~',,~ ,~;~ .; ,4- '' ,. -'' 8:00-9:OOam Saturday ~ Deep Water Workout An intensive, deep-water fitness class using a variety of exercises, equipment, and the water's natural resistance to increase flexibility, strength, cardio and core fitness. _. - ~ .,,~ 4 1 1.._ ' www.icgov.org/pr 2~ ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATICS PROGRAM Stretctiiv~' It ~ i~it Designed for men and women with arthritis and related conditions. This is a recreational program during which gentle range-of-motion water exercises are performed under the guidance of Certified Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program Leaders. Goals of the class are to help decrease pain and stiffness, improve or maintain joint mobility/flexibility, increase muscle strength and endurance. Leaders encourage a fun, friendly, and supportive atmosphere. Ongoing at Mercer Park Aquatic Center Monday-Friday, 8-gam & 11 am-Noon Monday & Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm -Recreation Center FEE: $3 each meeting or purchase monthly swim or blue punch card (See page 23 for prices.) ARTHRITIS-FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP EDUCATION & SHARE & SUPPORT Contact Carol (626-2044), Jan (351-2257) or Stan (354-2952) Mercy Medical Plaza, 540 E. Jefferson St. Lower level, Scanlon Room Meeting third Monday of the month 6:30-8:OOpm September 21 -Compounded Medication Options for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Michael Stein, Pharmacist and owner of Pharmacy Matters in Iowa City and North Liberty October 19 -Mind-Body Approaches for Pain Management and Improved Quality of Life Betsy Rippentrop, PhD, Licensed Psychologist at Eastwind Healing Center and Owner of Heartland Yoga November 16 -Link Between Arthritis/Fibromyalgia and Sleep Disorders Todd Ajax, M.D.- Medical Director of Mercy Sleep Lab, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City December 2009 and January 2010 - No Meeting ~ ' ' ® SENT THE RED d ~ D r,o Looking for something new for your church ;group, scout troop, or just a bunch of buddies? ~• ~+ We have a special opportunity for any non- o profit organization to rent the Recreation l~ Center pool. The pool will be available for any ®. ~ group of 75 or less every Friday evening 6-8pm i ~ for a flat fee of $40. We provide certified staff. \~ . Additional costs may be applied depending on group size. Arrangements must be made and ®- fee paid at least seven working days before ~©~, Q use. Rent the Rec is a shared-use rental. For more information contact the Recreation 'o Division office at 319-356-5100. -~//<~~,` 'ice-°~~~~c~, .^ 28 IOWA CITY EELS The Iowa City EELS Swim Club offers competitive swimming opportunities in the Johnson County area. ICE is a parent run organization that provides Age Group, Senior, and Masters swimming programs, in addition to a two week Stroke Clinic for beginners at the start of every season. The Age Group and Seniors programs are affiliated with USA Swimming (USA-S) and the Masters team is affiliated with United States Masters Swimming (USMS). Swimmers learn and refine all four competitive strokes and compete in meets when ready. The professional coaching staff supervises workouts for members on a daily basis and is also in attendance at all meets. Swimming is a sport that is both individual and team oriented, provides excellent exercise, promotes fitness, and is FUN! Swimmers should have abilities to successfully complete Red Cross Learn-to- Swim Level V before participating. For more information, please contact Head Coach Donald Spellman at 351-3336 or E-mail at swimice@aol.com. Web Site: www.iceels.org "Nessie" is a 5 ft. by 36 ft. inflatable sea monster that will be available for climbing and bouncing in the pool Saturdays during open and family swim, birthday parties and other special occasions. Non-coast guard approved flotation device. www.icgov.org/pr LEARN TO SWIM The Iowa City Recreation Division offers swimming programs at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center and Mercer Pools. For exact times, dates and offerings please refer to the registration charts on pages 31-34. • GENERAL INFORMATION • REGISTRATION Registration for all classes must be made and all fees paid at the Recreation Division office or the Mercer Park Aquatic Center before the class begins. Registration cannot be made pool side. Participants who are not registered will not be admitted to class. Registration for group classes begins at Sam Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center; 5:30pm at Mercer/Scanlon Facility. Private swim lesson registration begins at Sam Friday, Sept. 4 at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. ENROLLMENT Class enrollment is strictly regulated in order to provide proper teacher/student ratios. Once a class is filled, no one else will be allowed to register for it. The Lesson Coordinators reserve the right to move participants from the class they originally enrolled for if there is room and the move merits the best interest of the student. Participants should be aware that no make up classes will be held and instructors may vary. STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO A student/teacher ratio which provides good safety and instruction is vital to our programs. In general, we strive to maintain a 5:1 ratio for pre-school classes, and a b:l ratio for Levels I-III and 8:1 ratio for Levels IV-VI, however, we cannot guarantee these numbers. Instructors may vary. WAITING LISTS Those wishing to be enrolled in a filled class may be placed on a waiting list at no cost. If an opening occurs, the first person on the waiting list will be contacted. This does not mean a place will be saved for the participant. It simply informs the participant and gives them a chance to compete with the public for the spot. Participants on waiting lists are not to come to the first day of class. CLASS LENGTH All group lessons except parent/tot will run 40 minutes. Parent/tot classes are 30 minutes and all private lessons will run 20 minutes unless otherwise stated. The schedule may be altered in order to accommodate other programs. CANCELLATIONS Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment, mechanical breakdown, swim meet, low air or water temperature, or schedule change. In order to maximize the dates available for lessons, one session begins immediately following the end of another. This does not allow for make-up classes. For more information on class cancellations visit: www.icgov.org/pr/rainout REFUNDS Refunds will gladly be granted if requested three working days prior to the first day of class meeting and during regular office hours. After classes have begun, requests for any other than medical reasons will not be honored. Those with a medical excuse should direct the request in writing to the Superintendent of Recreation, 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240. TRANSFERS Transfers within the current brochure season will be allowed if a request is made three working days prior to the activity starting date, and if an opening still exists in the program you wish to transfer to. Transfer must be requested during regular business hours. RED CROSS FEE A $1 fee is charged by the Grant Wood Area Red Cross Chapter for all Red Cross courses. This is included in your registration fee and includes all levels. The fee for Lifeguard class is $5. PARENTS Parents are not allowed in the pool area during lessons unless enrolled in a Parent/Tot class. Those with questions may speak with the teacher before or after the class, or with the lesson coordinator during class. APPAREL Cut-off shorts, thongs, street clothes and sweat pants are prohibited in the pool. Shirts may be worn over appropriate swimming attire. PRE-SCHOOL & DAY CARE REGISTRATIONS Programs which plan to enroll groups of children at the same time should be cautioned that some classes may be canceled regardless of participants being members of a group. Participants who are enrolled for a time which does not coincide with when the group is coming may not transfer after the first day of class. Those who wish to register a group should come prepared with the information asked for on the mail-in registration form, located on the last page of this brochure, for each child. ~-~ ~ - r o Swim www.icgov.org/pr 29 PRE-SCHOOL I This is the most basic class in the pre-school program. Students are taught foundation skills such as working under water, assisted floating, and use of a kickboard. PARENT-TOT This course is a water orientation class designed to help the adult learn the proper techniques for teaching swimming skills through games, songs, and individual instruction. This is a methods class which is not meant to teach swimming skills to the child, but rather to provide the adult with a solid educational basis. As the program is individualized and encourages working at your own pace, child participants may be ages b months through 3 years and not yet enrolled in Kindergarten. Adult participants must be at least 16 years- old. Both participants will spend the class time in the water and must wear proper swimming attire. PRE-SCHOOL LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM This program will be for 3 to 5 year-old swimmers (not currently enrolled in Kindergarten) and consists of three levels: Pre-School I, Pre-School II, Pre-School III. The program will put emphasis on working with the student's individual needs and abilities. When enrolling a child, consideration should be given to the student's physical development, coordination, self-motivation, and ability to work in a pool environment without the support of a parent. To help insure safety and individual attention our optimum student-teacher ratio is 5:1 however, this cannot always be guaranteed. Following, you will find the class descriptions and minimum requirements for participation. Pie-Requisites: a) Little to no fear of participating in a pool environment without the parent (we highly suggest previous experience in an independent educational setting) b) Attention span capable of concentration on skill development for a period of 30 to 40 minutes. PRE-SCHOOL II This class builds on skills learned in Pre-school I. Students are taught independent floating and gliding, adaptation to deep water and start arm stroking. Pie-Requisites a) All pre-requisites for Pre-school I b) Very comfortable in the water, including submerging face and holding breath c) Front and back float with assistance PRE-SCHOOL III This class continues to build on skills learned in Pre-School I & II. Students will begin to coordinate basic strokes and will be taught underwater and deep water skills. Pie-Requisites: a) All pre-requisites for Pre-School I & II b) Comfortable working in deep water c) Front and back float and glide without assistance PRIVATE LESSONS (3 years & up -all swimming abilities.) On-line registration is not available. One-on-one instruction is available at a variety of times and days. At the Mercer Park Aquatic Center classes meet on Monday or Wednesday evenings and at the Recreation Center on Tuesday or Thursday evenings. Private lesson registration will begin Friday, Sept. 4. All lessons will be 20 minutes in length. Participants may only be registered in one lesson per session. Participants should be aware that no make-up classes will be held and instructors may vary. NEED A BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEA? t . HOW ABOUT A ; For more party ideas see page 16 for more information!!! 30 www.icgov.org/pr AMERICAN RED CROSS LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM This program will be for participants 5 years and older and/or those currently attending Kindergarten. The program concentrates on building strong basic skills in a positive manner to give the beginner swimmer confidence in their abilities. It breaks the more technical skills down so students may only need to master a kick or arm stroke in order to pass on. Finally it incorporates such skills and topics as diving, swimming for fitness, safety, and a variety of alternative water activities to hold the interest of the more advanced swimmer. Following you will find the class names and descriptions for the program. We encourage you to read through the material and use your best judgment in which level you choose. As a reminder, the Iowa City Recreation Division requires students to be either 5 years and/or currently attending Kindergarten to enroll in age group programs. Aspects of this program, especially class size, are not suitable to the pre-school age child. LEVEL RC-1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS 5 yews-o/d and above • Submerge face, blow bubbles (3 seconds) • Open eyes underwater, retrieve submerged object (2 times) • Front float and back float (supported) • Swim on front and back using arm and leg action (5 feet w/support) • Roll over from front to back and back to front (with support) • Enter and exit water independently • Water safety rules • Wearing a lifejacket in the water LEVEL RC-2: FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS • Hold breath and submerge entire head (5 seconds) • Bob at least 5 times, submerging head and exhaling • Open eyes under water, retrieve submerged object in shallow water (3 times) • Front float with face in water, with recovery, unsupported (5 seconds) • Back float with recovery, unsupported (5 seconds) • Front and back glide, unsupported (2 body lengths) • Roll over from front to back and back to front (unsupported) • Tread water in chest deep water, using arms and legs (unsupported) • Combined stroke on front and back, using kick and alternating arm action • Swim on side with leg action (supported) • Finning and sculling arm actions on back (10 feet) • Jelly fish float (float face down) unsupported • General and Personal Water Safety: Using lifejacket, moving in water wearing lifejacket, recognizing swimmer in distress, getting help ~~ ,~ ADULT - ~ ~~~.~ (18 years & older) -; ~ ~'~~` This class takes the individual ~'` =` with little or no swimming ability "~ and introduces such skills as floating, kicking, breathing and ~ coordinating strokes. Instructors - ~~1 are able to work with individuals ~` to meet personal goals. ~-. , LEVEL RC-3: STROKE DEVELOPMENT • Jump into deep water from the side of pool • Head-first entry from the side in sitting or kneeling position • Submerge and retrieve object in chest deep water • Bob, submerging head completely • Rotary breathing with body in horizontal position (5 times) • Front and back glide using two different kicks (2 body lengths) • Survival float (30 seconds) • Back float (30 seconds) • Front and back crawl (15 yards) • Vertical to horizontal position on front and back • Butterfly kick and body motion (15 feet) • Treading water in deep water (30 seconds) • General and personal water safety: using lifejacket, enter water using ladder, steps, or side, HELP position, huddle position LEVEL RC-4: STROKE IMPROVEMENT • Dive from side of pool into deep water in compact or stride position • Swim underwater (3 body lengths) • Feet-first surface dive, submerging completely • Survival float in deep water (1 minute) • Back float in deep water (1 minute) • Open turn on front and back • Tread water (1 minute) • Front and back crawl (25 yards) • Breaststroke (15 yards) • Butterfly (15 yards) • Elementary backstroke (15 yards) • Swim on side with scissors kick (15 yards with or without support) • General and Personal Water Safety: rules of safe diving, compact jump from a height wearing a lifejacket, throwing asset, care for conscious choking victim LEVEL RC-5: STROKE REFINEMENT • Shallow dive from side • Swim underwater (15 yards) • Tuck and pike surface dives • Survival float (2 minutes) • Back float (2 minutes) • Flip turn on back and front • Tread water (2 min. using scissor, breaststroke, or rotary kicks) • Front and back crawl (50 yards) • Butterfly (25 yards) • Breaststroke (25 yards) • Elementary backstroke (25 yards) • Sidestroke (25 yards) • General and Personal Water Safety: survival swimming, rescue breathing LEVEL RC-6: SWIMMING & SKILL PROFICIENCY OPTIONS: SESSION I: FITNESS SWIMMER SESSION II: LIFEGUARD READINESS SESSION II: PERSONAL WATER SAFETY • Endurance skills: review strokes • Turns: demonstrate while swimming • Review skills and information: HELP position, huddle position, feet-first surface dive, pike and tuck surface dives • New Skills and Information: tread water, surface dive and retrieve object from bottom, compact jump from height with rescue tube. Strokes with rescue tube, assists, removal from water, using a backboard. www.icgov.org/pr 37 1 ~ ~ 1 1 1 11 • ~ ~ ~ ~ - - - - ~ ~, : ~ .., R_, SESSION I MONDAY & WEDNESDAY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY FEE SEPTEMBER 14 -OCTOBER 7 6-6:40PM 6:45-7:25PM PARENT/TOT X 1207.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL I X 1208.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL II 1201.F09 1209.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL III X 1210.F09 $25.00 LEVEL I X 1211.F09 $25.00 LEVEL II 1202.F09 1212.F09 $25.00 LEVEL III 1203.F09 1213.F09 $25.00 LEVEL IV 1204.F09 1214.F09 $25.00 LEVEL V 1205.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL VI -FITNESS SWIMMER 1206.F09 X $25.00 SESSION II OCTOBER 12 -NOVEMBER 4 MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 6-6:40PM MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 6:45-7:25PM FEE PARENT/TOT X 2207.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL I X 2208.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL II 2201.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL III X 2210.F09 $25.00 LEVEL I X 2211.F09 $25.00 LEVEL II 2202.F09 2212.F09 $25.00 LEVEL III 2203.F09 2213.F09 $25.00 LEVEL IV 2204.F09 2214.F09 $25.00 LEVEL V 2205.F09 2215.F09 $25.00 LEVEL VI -LIFEGUARD READINESS 2206.F09 X $25.00 SESSION III NOVEMBER 9 -DECEMBER 9* MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 6-6:40PM MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 6:45-7:25PM FEE PARENT/TOT X 3207.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL I X 3208.F09 $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL II 3201.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL III X 3210.F09 $25.00 LEVEL I X 3211.F09 $25.00 LEVEL II 3202.F09 3212.F09 $25.00 LEVEL III 3203.F09 3213.F09 $25.00 LEVEL IV 3204.F09 3214.F09 $25.00 LEVEL V 3205.F09 3215.F09 $25.00 LEVEL VI -PERSONAL WATER SAFETY 3206.F09 X $25.00 IVf~ ~~~~. 'f'~#.P~f~l(Sf lf~~ ~~ *NO CLASSES WILL MEET THE WEEK OF NO l/EMBE2 23. AMERICAN the RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING good This course certifies qualified participants as neighbor professional lifeguards. The course covers such American Red Cross subjects as safety, public relations, facility management, aquatic emergencies and includes the CPR-PR and First Aid components. Certification is based on written and physical skill tests, ability to react to emergencies, decision-making ability and physical fitness. Those who successfully complete the course will be certified as a Lifeguard. All classes meet at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. Participants should plan on attending all sessions. No make-up classes will be held and no crossing over into other sections will be allowed. Pre-Requisites: In order to take the course you must be able to perform the following skills. Lifeguard candidates must have strong swimming ability before the class begins. Those who cannot perform all skills will not be allowed to continue in the class and will be issued a full refund. Following are the pre-test requirements: a) be 15 years of age before the last day of class b) swim 300 continuous yards using crawl stroke and breaststroke c) retrieve a 10-pound brick from at least 7 feet of water d) swim 20 yards, surface dive, retrieve 10-pound weight, swim 20 yards back, exit pool in 1 minute 40 seconds. Lifeguard Class Schedule Class Sites TBA Class Times: Wed., 4-bpm, Thurs. 4-7pm, Fri. 4-9pm, Sat. 9-bpm, Sun. l Oam-12pm Must attend all class sessions. August 26-30; September 23-27; October 21-25; November 11-15 and December 9-13. 32 www.icgov.org/pr SESSION I SEPTEMBER 15 -OCTOBER 8 TUESDAY & THURSDAY 6:45-7:25PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:30-8:1 OPM FEE PARENT/TOT 1300.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL I 1301.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL II 1302.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL III 1303.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL I 1304.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL II 1305.F09 X $25.00 ] LEVEL III 1306.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL IV 1307.F09 X $25.00 f ADULT LESSONS X 1308.F09 $31.00 SESSION II OCTOBER 13-NOVEMBER 5 TUESDAY & THURSDAY 6:45-7:25PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:30-8:1 OPM FE3: PARENT/TOT 2300.F09 X $25. PRE-SCHOOL I 2301.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL II 2302.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL III 2303.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL I 2304.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL II 2305.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL III 2306.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL IV 2307.F09 X $25.00 f ADULT LESSONS X 2308.F09 $31.00 SESSION III NOVEMBER 10 -DECEMBER 10* TUESDAY & THURSDAY 6:45-7:25PM TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:30-8:1 OPM FEE PARENT/TOT 3300.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL I 3301.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL II 3302.F09 X $25.00 PRE-SCHOOL III 3303.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL I 3304.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL II 3305.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL III 3306.F09 X $25.00 LEVEL IV 3307.F09 X $25.00 ADULT LESSONS X 3308.F09 $31.00 f *No Classes Wlll Meet The Week Of Nov 23. _n ~f~ ~~ ~~~, ~ ~": ,~ ~ ~"z' www.icgov.org/pr ~_. w x~ ..~"' ~' r .;~ `. ..~ ~';` "Nessie" is a 5 ft. by 36 ft. inflatable sea ~' monster that will be available for climbing and bouncing in the pool Saturdays during open and family swim, birthday parties and other special occasions. 33 PR11/ATE LESSONS • REGISTRATION BEGINS ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 At the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center - On-Line Registration Not Available for Private Lessons SESSION I LOCATION DAY TIME DATES FEE CLASS # Privates Mercer Monda 5:55-6:15 m Se t .14-Oct. 5 $32.50 1216.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 6:20-6:40 m Se t. 14-Oct.5 $32.50 1217.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 5:55-6:15 m Se t. 16 - Oct. 7 $32.50 1218.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 6:20-6:40 m Se t. 16 - Oct. 7 $32.50 1219.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 7:30-7:50 m Se t. 14-Oct.5 $32.50 1220.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 7:55-8:15 m Se t. 14-Oct.5 $32.50 1221.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 7:30-7:50 m Se t. 16 - Oct. 7 $32.50 1222.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 7:55-8:15 m Se t. 16 - Oct. 7 $32.50 1223.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 5:55-6:15 m Se t. 15 - Oct. 6 $32.50 1309.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 6:20-6:40 m Se t. 15 - Oct. 6 $32.50 1310.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 5:55-6:15 m Se t. 17 - Oct. 8 $32.50 1311.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 6:20-6:40 m Se t. 17 - Oct. 8 $32.50 1312.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 7:30-7:50 m Se t. 15 - Oct. 6 $32.50 1313.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 7:55-8:15 m Se t. 15 - Oct. 6 $32.50 1314.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 7:30 -7:50 m Set 17 - Oct.8 $32.50 1315.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 7:55-8:15 m Se t. 17 - Oct. 8 $32.50 1316.F09 SESSION II Privates Mercer Monda 5:55-6:15 m Oct. 12-Nov.2 $32.50 2216.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 6:20-6:40 m Oct. 12-Nov.2 $32.50 2217.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 5:55-6:15 m Oct. 14-Nov.4 $32.50 2218.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 6:20-6:40 m Oct. 14-Nov.4 $32.50 2219.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 7:30-7:50 m Oct. 12-Nov.2 $32.50 2220.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 7:55-8:15 m Oct. 12-Nov.2 $32.50 2221.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 7:30-7:50 m Oct. 14-Nov.4 $32.50 2222.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesday 7:55-8:15pm Oct. 14-Nov.4 $32.50 2223.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 5:55-6:15 m Oct. 13-Nov. 3 $32.50 2309.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 6:20-6:40 m Oct. 13-Nov. 3 $32.50 2310.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 5:55-6:15 m Oct. 15-Nov. 5 $32.50 2311.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 6:20-6:40 m Oct. 15-Nov. 5 $32.50 2312.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 7:30-7:50 m Oct. 13-Nov. 3 $32.50 2313.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 7:55-8:15 m Oct. 13-Nov. 3 $32.50 2315.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 7:30-7:50 m Oct. 15-Nov. 5 $32.50 2316.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 7:55-8:15 m Oct. 15-Nov. 5 $32.50 2317.F09 SESSION III Privates Mercer Monda 5:55-6:15 m Nov.9-Dec.7 $32.50 3216.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 6:20-6:40 m Nov.9-Dec.7 $32.50 3217.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 5:55-6:15 m Nov.ll-Dec.9 $32.50 3218.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 6:20-6:40 m Nov.ll-Dec.9 $32.50 3219.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 7:30-7:50 m Nov.9-Dec.7 $32.50 3220.F09 Privates Mercer Monda 7:55-8:15 m Nov.9-Dec.7 $32.50 3221.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 7:30-7:50 m Nov.ll-Dec.9 $32.50 3222.F09 Privates Mercer Wednesda 7:55-8:15 m Nov.ll-Dec.9 $32.50 3223.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 5:55-6:15 m Nov. 10-Dec.8 $32.50 3309.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 6:20-6:40 m Nov. 10-Dec.8 $32.50 3310.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 5:55-6:15 m Nov. 12 - Dec. 10 $32.50 3311.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 6:20-6:40 m Nov. 12 - Dec. 10 $32.50 3312.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 7:30-7:50 m Nov. 10-Dec.8 $32.50 3313.F09 Privates Rec. Center Tuesda 7:55-8:15 m Nov. 10-Dec.8 $32.50 3314.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursda 7:30-7:50 m Nov. 12 - Dec. 10 $32.50 3315.F09 Privates Rec. Center Thursday 7:55-8:15pm Nov. 12 - Dec. 10 $32.50 3316.F09 NOTE: Registration, both mail-in and walk-in will be limited to one session per individual, per day. *No classes the week of November 23rd. 34 www.icgov.org/pr "- MClVEIUIEIlIT • The Special Populations Involvement (SPI) program provides leisure opportunities for persons with special needs, including those with SPOOKY SURPRISES physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Persons with special needs Infest your house with spooky and spine-tingling ghosts, bats, and black are encouraged to participate in any of the recreation programs cats. Exercise your right to fright! offered by the Recreation Division. SPI programs are offered in (2803.F09) Fridays, 7-8pm, October 9-October 30 structured, success-oriented environments in the areas of sports & fitness, arts, music & movement, independent living skills, clubs, Recreation Center Craft Room social activities, and special events. Registration is required for FEE $16 participation and class size is limited to assure quality instruction. MY HOLIDAY COOKBOOK Registration is first come, first served, so register early to assure yourself a place in these programs. Classes are reviewed three days Inspire visions of sugarplums with this collection of holiday treats. prior to start and those with insufficient enrollment are subject to Creating favorite holiday recipes like chocolate-peanut butter balls, cancellation. Participants may register at the Recreation Division office, haystacks and mint snowballs wil capture the spirit of the season. by mail with the SPI registration form on page 37 of this brochure or (3801.F09) Tuesdays, 7-8pm, December 1-December 8 online at www.icgov.org/pr. Recreation Center Meeting Room B & Kitchen FEE $10 • S.P.I. SPECIAL EVEN1 HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT Make this the most spooktacular Halloween ever! Conjure up a clever, creepy or cute costume for a night of frightfully frolicking fun. (2804.F09) Saturday, October 24, 7-8:30pm Recreation Center Social Hall NO FEE HOMEMADE HOLIDAY Celebrate the season by sprucing up your holiday tree with edible and all-natural garlands. (3803.F09) Saturday, December 5, 1-2;30PM Recreation Center Craft Room NO FEE i. P.I BREAKFAST BONANZA Start the day on the right foot with quick, delicious and healthy breakfast recipes. Make banana smoothies, good-morning gorp and cinnamon ripple muffins that are sure to become morning favorites. (1809.F09) Thursdays, 7-8pm, September 17-October 8 Recreation Center Meeting Room B & Kitchen FEE $16 REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE It's easy being green when you reuse household items. Come learn the process of papermaking to create paper, beads, bowls and picture frames. (2802.F09) Tuesdays, 7-8pm, October 13-November 3 Recreation Center Craft Room FEE $16 TREE DECORATING 101 Create a "themed"tree this year! Choose between "In the Woods" with birds, nests and butterfly ornaments or"Celebrate Snow"with snowmen, snowflakes and sleds. (3802.F09) Wednesday and Friday, 7-8pm, December 2 and December 4 Recreation Center Craft Room FEE $10 • S.P.I. CLUBS COFFEEHOUSE An adult recreation club working towards independence in leisure activity. Club meets for drop-in activities, and monthly for trips and special programs. (4810.F09) Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm Meeting Room A MEMBERSHIP FEE: $12/year, paid in January of each year FRIENDS This is a unique program designed to increase social experiences for persons with special physical, mental, or emotional needs. It is a volunteer program in which volunteers are matched one-to-one with a person with special needs. Volunteers spend time each month with their Friend doing a variety of recreational activities of their choosing. For eligibility requirements and more information on the Friends program, contact the Recreation Division office. NO FEE GOODTIMERS Asocial club for adults, ages 18 and up, with a physical and/or mental disability. Goodtimers Club meets for dances, attending sports events, and other fun activities. (4809.F09) Meets every three months. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center MEMBERSHIP FEE: $12/year, paid in January of each year SIBSHIP A support group for brothers and sisters, ages b-12, of children with developmental disabilities and other special needs. The purpose is to give these siblings the opportunity to discuss common problems and feelings and just to have fun together. Meetings will include recreation activities, discussions and information sharing. For more information on Sibship, contact the Arc of Johnson County office at 351-5017. Meets third Saturday of each month, loam-2pm Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center NO FEE S.P.I. SPLASH Come together with all your friends for a dip in the pool. A special pool admission fee of $3.00/group applies to persons with special needs who come to swim with family members or with a group Sundays, b- 8pm, at the Mercer Park Aquatic Center. www.icgov.org/pr 3S IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION - 356-5100 SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSION ~Il~~tifF. The mission of Special Olympics is to ~~~~~ provide year-round sports training and 5p~s~.~^ ~~~~~~~~ athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. For more information, or to become involved in the Special Olympics program as an athlete, coach or volunteer, call (319)356-5100. SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL This sports program will focus on the development of ball-handling skills, passing, dribbling, shooting, the rules of play and teamwork. There will be three levels of competition: Basketball Skills, Half-Court 3 on 3 and Team Basketball. After area competitions, winners will advance to the State Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the University of Iowa Field House. REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS REAUIRED IFYOU WISH TO COMPETE IN THE SPRING OF 2010. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, October 22-November 12 (2800.F09) Basketball Skills, 6:30-7:30pm (2801.F09) Half-Court 3 on 3 & Team Basketball, 7:30-8:30pm SPECIAL OLYMPICS ELIGIBILITY According to the requirements of Special Olympics Iowa, all athletes must have a current Application for Participation Form signed by a physician and an Official Special Olympics Release form on file with the Recreation Division office before they can participate in training or competition. Athletes are required to attend a minimum of 50% of the scheduled practices to be eligible for competition. SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE AT THIS PROGRAM IS REAUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2010 SPRING GAMES. Events include running, race walking, long jump, and softball throw. Please register according to your event, either running or race walking. Running (1800.F09) Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm, September 14-October 5 Race Walking (1801.F09) Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, September 15-October b University of Iowa Recreation Building NO FEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOCCE Come give Bocce a try! It is a game of rolling, tossing or bouncing balls to accumulate the most points. No previous experience needed, only the desire to play! Please register for one 4 week session only. (1802.F09) Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm -September 15-October b (1803.F09) Tuesday, 6:30-7:30pm -September 15-October b City Park Bocce Courts NO FEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOCCER Fundamental skills and teamwork will be the focus of these programs. Soccer shin guards are mandatory equipment for all practices and competitions. Soccer cleats are recommended. Wednesdays, b-7pm, September 16-October 7 (1804.F09) Soccer Skills, b-7pm (1805.F09) Soccer Team, b-7pm Kickers Soccer Park NO FEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING It's a STRIKE! Athletes will be practicing on their own in preparation for the Area Competition at Westdale Bowling Center in Cedar Rapids. Those 22 and over in age will compete on October 17, athletes 21 and under will compete on October 9. Winners will advance to the State Competition in Des Moines on November 21. Please turn in your 10 game average score to the Recreation Division office by September 18. (1810.F09) Area Bowling Competition NO FEE Grant Wood School Gymnasium NO FEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINTER SPORTS This program will begin with a series of dry land workouts in preparation for downhill and cross-country skiing. Practice trips to nearby skiing facilities will be planned (weather permitting). $30 REGISTRATION FEE IS PAYMENT FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE WINTER GAMES IN DUBUAUE, JANUARY 11-13, 2010. (Program will not meet on Thanksgiving, November 26) (3800.F09) Thursdays, 7-8pm, November 19-December 10 Grant Wood School Gymnasium FEE: $30 ADAPTED AQUATICS Swimming skills will be taught for all ability levels. The class will be divided into small groups of persons with similar abilities. Those who need special assistance (1 to 1 ratio) should bring a companion in the water with them. 4 Week Session Swimmers (17 years & under) (1806.F09) Saturdays, 11-11:40am, September 26-October 17 Mercer Park Aquatic Center FEE: $16 SPECIAL OLYMPICS AAUATICS Swimming skills will be taught and practiced for Special Olympics competition. Each class will be divided into small groups of persons with similar abilities. Persons who need special assistance (1 to 1 ratio) should bring a companion in the water with them. 4 Week Session Swimmers (18 years & over) (1807.F09) Saturdays, 11:45am-12:25pm, Sept. 26-Oct. 17 Mercer Park Aquatic Center FEE: $16 S.P.I. AAUACISE Not a swimmer? Come to the pool for an energizing workout to increase flexibility and tone muscles. 4 Week Session (1808.F09) Saturdays, 11:45am-12:25pm, Sept. 26-Oct. 17 Mercer Park Aquatic Center FEE: $16 SEE SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENT CALENDAR ON PAGE 37 36 www.icgov.org/pr • SPECIAL POPULATIONS REGISTRATION FO Name Address City State Phone Zip Please fill out this form as completely as possible. After reading the activity descriptions in the brochure, check the activities you will be participating in during the Fall 2009 program session. Mail or bring this form to the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Iowa, prior to three working days before the program begins. Pre-registration is required, along with pre-payment in programs where there is a fee. Make checks payable to Recreation Division. Please register early as programs are filled on a first come basis. Only those registered will be allowed to participate. Participants will be expected to attend the activity on a regular basis. If unable to attend, please notify the Recreation Division office, 356-5100. Age Birfh Date 4 WEEK PROGRAMS (SESSION I) (1800.F09) S.O. Track & Field (Running) NO FEE Parent/Guardian/Counselor (1801.F09) S.O. Track & Field (Race Walking) NO FEE (1802.F09) S.O. Bocce NO FEE (1803.F09) S.O. Bocce NO FEE (1804.F09) S.O. Soccer Skills NO FEE Phone (1805.F09) S.O. Soccer Team NO FEE (1806.F09) Adapted Aquatics (17 years & Under) $16 Emergency Contact Person (1807.F09) S.O. Aquatics (18 years & Over) $16 (1808.F09) S.P.I. Aquacise (18 years & Over) $16 (1809.F09) Breakfast Bonanza $16 (1810.F09) Bowling NO FEE Address 4 WEEK PROGRAMS (SESSION II) (2800.F09) S.O. Basketball Skills NO FEE (2801.F09) S.O. Team Basketball NO FEE Phone (2802.F09) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle $16 (2803.F09) Spooky Surprises $16 Please ( )below the participant's type of disability. This 4 WEEK PROGRAM (SESSION III) information is necessary to inform our S.P.I. staff of the individuals enrolled in programs so that they may better structure and develop (3800.F09) S.O. Winter Sports $30 activities, while at the same time it will assist our record keeping. 2 WEEK PROGRAMS (SESSION III) This information will be kept confidential and will only be available (3801 F09) My Holiday Cookbook $10 to S.P.I. staff. . (3802.F09) Tree Decorating 101 $10 Developmental Disability SPECIAL EVENTS Physical Disability Emotional Disability (2804.F09) Halloween Fright Night (Oct. 24) NO FEE Speech Impairment (3803.F09) Homemade Holiday (December 5) NO FEE Hearing Impairment CLUBS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Visual Impairment (4810.F09) Coffeehouse $12 Learning Disability (paid in January of each year) Wheelchair User (4809.F09) Goodtimers $12 (paid in January of each year) Other Health Impairments (specify) Friends Sibship ~~~ • Sp~~ia- Ci-,yrr~,~sl~~ Health and behavior concerns that may affect participation: SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENTS & COMPETITIONS Bowling Competition in Cedar Rapids (21 & under): Oct. 9, 2009 Bowling Competition in Cedar Rapids (22 & over): Oct. 17, 2009 Challenge Day in Coralville: November 14, 2009 State Bowling Tournament in Des Moines: November 21, 2009 State Winter Games in Dubuque: January 11-13, 2010 -v O -v cn C ~ r m a~ ~ a p r Z www.icgov.org/pr 3~ TASTE OF M•A•R•K•E•T Wednesday, September 2 featuring Mutiny In The Par/or Join us Wednesday, September 2, for a "Taste of Farmers Market" We'll be setting up grills and passing out free samples of in-season fruits, vegetables, and baked goods provided by the Farmers Market vendors. Music by Mutiny In The Parlor. Festivities begin at 5pm at Chauncey Swan Park. The Market will be open regular Wednesday hours, 5:30-7:30pm. UNIVE~R,S~IT~YTOF IOWA Taste of Market is co-sponsored by COMMUNITY the University of Iowa Community CREDIT UNION Credit Union apd the Iowa City Parks & Recreation De artment. ART IN THE PARK Join Us For Drop-In Arts During Farmer's Market in Chauncey Swan Park Wednesdays 5-7pm & Saturdays 9-11 am June-September weather permitting ART IN THE PARK IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE OPTIMIST ~'iLU6 OF IOWA ~'iITY 2009 KIDS DAY AT THE FARMER'S MARKET Saturday, September 12 from 9-11 am Please join us in Chauncey Swan Park on Saturday, September 12 for our second annual Kids Day at the Farmer's Market. Activities will include music and movement for the whole family with Deb Singer, kids cooking by Chef Jen Riddle, art activities, tours of emergency vehicles and the Matica Arts Circus including juggling, stilt walking and other acrobatics. Please join us for this family friendly event. M•A•R•K•E•T MUSIC A series of musicians entertain market participants 5-7pm Wednesdays, and 9-11 am Saturdays in Chauncey Swan Park, June through August. Following is the entertainment schedule. WEDNESDAYS, 5-7PM August 26 Nick Arp,Acoustic Original and Eclectic Covers Sept 2 TASTE OF MARKET-Mutiny In The Parlor, Hot Jazz SATURDAYS, 9-11AM August 22 Mike Havekamp-One Guy, Lots of Instruments August 29 Clover Ridge Ensemble-Eclectic Blends of Violin, Cello, Guitar & Voices September 12 KID'S DAY-Deb Singer, Music & Movement for the Family UNIVERSITY ~F IOWA Market Music is co-sponsored by the COl~,r1~Ri TATI'I'Y University of Iowa Community Credit 1V11V11J1~ CREDIT UNION Union and the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department. 38 ~.v~. ® ~' ~° FARMERS M•A•R•K•E•T SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 • gam-2pm ®Robert A. Lee Recreaton Center 220 S. Gilbert Street Do your holiday shopping at our third annual "Holiday Farmer's Market" where we will have a number of our ® Iowa City Farmers Market Vendors present selling their ° ~ homemade crafts and foods. There will be produce, poultry, baked goods, spices, sauces, candy, coffee, jams and jellies available for sale. Other items will include candles, pet treats and pet toys, jewelry, greeting cards and paper products, woodcrafts, embroidered and tie-dyed clothing, s blankets and rugs and many other ° homemade items. ® _ ~~ ~ .i s ,~ ~» your own guts, caras, ana more! Meets at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. (2707.F09) Saturday, November 14, noon-2pm (3703.F09) Saturday, December 12, loam-noon '®®(3704.F09) Saturday, December 12, noon-2pm ~ FEE: $10 .® ~ www.icgov.org/pr ~~a~~~i INS/0 +~ IL I T Mercer Aquatic Center & Scanlon Gym Friday, October 9 ~ 6-8pm Friday, November 13 ~ 6-8pm Friday, December 11 ~ 6-8pm FREE Activities Include: Open Game Room • Open Gym • Inflatables Castle Games/Activities • Popcorn • Art Projects Roller Skating & More! OPEN SWIM: $3.00/Family Children attending must be accompanied by an adult and supen~ised at all limes. ~IIII \~/~i~~ll\~~~!i Gather together in your favorite costume. March to the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center for harmless haunting, prizes, tricks and treats. All ages. All children with an adult please. Pre-registration is not required. Friday, October 23 Meet at the Fountain Downtown 6:15pm -Parade will begin. 6:30pm -Carnival-style activities at the Recreation Center ~ ~ l Offered in the Recreation Center Gymnasium on Saturdays, 6-9pm 6-8pm: Skating for families, beginners & slower skaters. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. 8-9pm: "Fast Skate", skating for those with high skill. September 12-December 19 No Skating Nov. 28 *on some Saturdays rollerskating may not be held due to special event programming in the gymnasium. ~, ~~ .~ '*'~, ~,,: ~ABYSITTER'S TRAINING This interactive, activity-based program provides youth ages 11-15 years of age with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for infants, toddlers, and elementary school aged children. The class focuses on injury prevention, emergency first aid, basic childcare skills, decision making, problem solving, and leadership skills while providing an excellent opportunity for building self-confidence. A Baby Sitter's Training Handbook is included in the class fee. REMEMBER TO BRING A SACK LUNCH! ,. (2703.F09) Friday, November 13, - ` gam-4pm ~,~~~~ (3702.F09) Monday, December 28, gam-4pm Robert A. Lee Recreation Center FEE: $40 . ~: 39 www.icgov.org/pr NOVEMBER 13 BANANAS FOR BOWLING Spend the morning out at Scanlon Gymnasium/Mercer Park Aquatic Center where we take a dip in the pool. After swimming SPARE an afternoon of Bowling at Colonial Bowling Lanes. Pro- gram begins and ends at the Mercer/Scanlon Facility, Two snacks will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Camp activities are held gam-4pm. AM PLAY (7:30-gam) will be held in the gym and in- cludesactive and quiet games. PM PLAY (4-5:30pm) will be held in the gym and includes a movie and simple crafts. Fee includes all activities, and two snacks. DON'T FORGETYOUR LUNCH, SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL! (2702.F09) Friday, November 13, 7:30 am-5:30 pm FEE: $35 VILLIANS AND SUPER HEROES Students will use a variety of art mediums to design their creations They will have the chance to illustrate a comic using their super hero, costumes and create life-sized super heroes and villains. Program begins and ends at the Robert A. Lee Community Rec- reation Center. Two snacks will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Workshop activities are held gam-4pm. AM PLAY (7:30AM-9AM) will be held in the gym and includes active and quiet games. PM PLAY (4-5:30pm) will be held in the craft room and game rooms and will include a movie and games. Fee includes all activities and two snacks. (2704.F09) Friday, November 13, 7:30am-5:30pm FEE: $35 ARTS8~CRAFTS SWIMMING, SPORTS 8~ GAMES, FIELD TRIPS Grades K-6 Details available week of November 2 Registration begins November 24 Programs Available: December 21-23, December 28-30 7:30am-5:30pm NOVEMBER 25 KIDS ON ICE Have fun swimming in the morning at Mercer Park Aquatics Cen- ter. Enjoy the afternoon at Coral Ridge Ice Arena. Two snacks will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Camp activities are held 9am- 4pm. AM PLAY (7:30am) will be held in the gym and includes active and quiet games, PM PLAY is not available today because the building closes early for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ALL CHIL- DREN MUST BE CHECKED OUT BY 4PM TODAY! Fee includes all activities, and two snacks.DRESS FOR THE WEATHER AND DON'T FORGETYOUR LUNCH, SWIMSUIT AND TOWEL! (2705.F09) Wednesday, November, 25 7:30 am-4 pm FEE: $35 FANTASY FACTORY Explore a world of magic, wizards, dragons and castles. Students will create costumes, potions, books of lore, wands and more! Program begins and ends at the Robert A. Lee Community Rec- reation Center. Two snacks will be provided. Bring your own lunch. Workshop activities are held gam-4pm, AM PLAY (7:30AM-9AM) will be held in the gym and includes active and quiet games. PM PLAY is not available today because the building closes early for the Thanksgiving holiday. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE CHECKED OUT BY 4PM TODAY! Fee includes all activities and two snacks, (2706.F09) Wednesday, November, 25 7:30 am-4 pm FEE: $35 ~, ~~. 40 www.icgov.org/pr at the Robert A, Lee Recreation Center Pool Saturdays 6-8pm FEE: $3.00 per family ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS, SCOUT LEADERS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTORS ~t ~ ~ Call Now! Ask for Joyce or Matt, 356-5100 www.icgov.org/pr DOG PADDLE 2009 CITY PARK POOL IS GOING TO THE DOGS! The bth Annual Iowa City Dog Paddle will be held September 8-9, 2009, 3-8pm. That's right -two days means twice the fun! Cost is $b per dog per day if you register in advance, or $8 per dog per day if you register at the door. Commemorative towels will be available at a reduced cost to those who pre-register and a limited number will be available for purchase at the event. To pre-register your pooch(es) and avoid the lines at the gate, fill out the necessary forms and send them to the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department (220 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA 52240). Registration forms are available at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center (220 S. Gilbert St.), the Mercer / Scanlon Facility (2701 Bradford Dr.), or online by visiting the Dog PAC website at www.jcdogpac.org, or the Iowa City Parks & Recreation website at www.icgov.org/recprogram. htm. Pre-registration ends Thursday, September 3. You may also register in person at the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center. +'~ P ,; ' All dogs must have current license or proof of vaccinations (including distemper/parvo and rabies), be friendly with both humans and dogs, and be in good general health. To ensure everyone's safety, we can allow two dogs per handler and children younger than the age of 14 will not be allowed in the pool area.The City has once again donated the use of the pool facilities, so all money from this event will go to Johnson County w to help establish an off-leash dog park in Iowa City. See you in September! 4'1 Give us a call! We can help your participants learn new skills, earn special badges and have fun! Experienced Instructors! Reasonable Fees! ~~ ~~~ ~w r ~fE_ ~ ~~ ~ ~~: Simply mail the completed registration form with payment (check payable to Recreation Division or Visa/MasterCard) to: IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION 220 S. Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Fax a completed registration form to Fax (319)356-5487 sure to include your Visa or MasterCa number, expiration date and signature. Available 24 hours a day! SPECIAL NOTE: Priority will be given to in-person and online registration followed by fax, mail-in and drop-off registrations. Should you require a returned receipt or confirmation, please include aself-addressed, stamped envelope. Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zec~istrc~tivN ~vrwt PARENT/GUARDIAN First NAME City PHONE #'S Home Work Email Adult Birth Date You may register in person by coming to the IOWA CITY RECREATION DIVISION located at 220 S. Gilbert Street or SCANLON GYMNASIUM/MERCER PARK AAUATIC CENTER office at 2701 Bradford Drive Visit us on the web at www.icgov.org/pr Secured for credit card payment. Please note Thar Private Swim Lesson registration is not available online. Registration begins September 2, with the exception of Private Swim Lessons, which begin September 4. Registration hours at the Iowa City Recreation Division office are Mon.-Thu. Sam-7pm, Fri. Sam-5pm. Registration hours at Scanlon Gymnasium/Mercer Park Aquatic Center are Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-8:30pm Last Initial Apt. # State Zip Code_ Emergency ACTIVITY 'S PARTICIPANT NA ME ACTIVITY NAME FEE Special 1st Accom. Choice 2nd Choice (if one) First Last Sex Birth Date Mo Day Yr Grade (Name, Day, Time) Activity Non-Res. CHARGE: (circle) MasterCard VISA We Accept ® TOTAL FEES -ACTIVITY $ Card #; - - - V/SA Non-Resident l s l $ EXplratlon Date: MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO Card Holder's Signature: RECREATION DIVISION -see pa ge 6 for explanat o n) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ SPECIALACCOMMODATIONS:SEE PAGE 7.Check box above if special accomm sponsored by the Iowa City Recreation Division may, from time to time, be r public nature of our programs and facilities we cannot be responsible for pl response to your needs. Should you have any such concerns, please contact 42 FOR REFUND AND TRANSFER Recreation Division in writing. PAGE 6. 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Developed Parks: Greenways /Open Space: Benton Hill 3.5 Aber Avenue Trailhead Black Springs Circle 0.9 East Hill Brookland 2.86 Hieronymus property Longfellow Chauncey Swan 0.6 Memory Gardens City Park 107.3 Mormon Trek Village College Green 2.4 South Sycamore Court Hill ~ 8.6 Sand Lake (Hills Bank) Crandic 3.64 Scott Six Industrial Creekside 2.3 Fairmeadows 4.9 Glendale 0.8 TOTAL Happy Hollow 3.3 Harlocke Hill 0.9 ' Harrison Hill 0.3 Hickory Hill 185.4* Highland 0.4 Undeveloped: Hunters Run 26.6 Kiwanis 14.0 Boyd's Fashionable Kickers Soccer Park 109.5 Cardirial Pointe South Mercer 30.5 Elk Run Napoleon 28.8 First & Rochester Ned Ashton 0.6 Frauenholtz-Miller North Market Square 1.5 Galway Hills Oak Grove 1.6 Hunters Run detention Peninsula 119.03** Lindemann Peninsula Neighborhood 0.3 Mesquakie Pheasant Hill 3.3 Oaks 6`h Reno Street 1.3 Sand Lake Rec Area Ryerson's Woods 49.2 Sand Prairie Scott 36.6 Stone Bridge Estates Sturgis Fexry 11.4 Walden Hills Terrell Mill 17.6 Weber's 3`d Tower Court 0.4 Wild Prairie Estates TOTAL 0.33 1.9 3.9 2.1 1.9 0.7 106.35 20.9 15.08 153.16 2.35 5.26 1.55 6.29 3.0 6.0 2.9 5.55 66.1 20.35 188.5 37.13 1.68 + 8.6 0.75 1.1 357.11 Villa 6.5 Walden Woods 1.7 Waterworks Prairie 178.4 + West Landfill 30.0 ?~ Wetherby 24.3 Whispering Meadows 17.8 Willow Creek 27.2 Windsor Ridge 27.32*** TOTAL 1,093.15 GRAND TOTAL 1.603.42 Others ...... . Willow Creek Trail ' Cra.ndic Trail ` Highway Six Trail IRC Trail segments Court Hill Trail * Does not include land being acquired by FI~-IP (adds about 20 acres) * * Discrepancy between plats/cad figures and what shows in the resolution (143.52 acres, which we believe includes the land being leased by Elks) *** Includes Windsor West, which maybe should be included with Scott March 20, 2008 TRAIL INFORMATION: Unuaved Trails (all within city parks) .... . Benton = 703 ft. Brookland = 427 ft. Hickory Hill = 15,600 ft. Hunters Run = 1,835 ft. Kiwanis = 2,300 ft. Ryerson's = 4,778 ft. (plus 246 ft. of paved entry trail) Wetherby = 2,473 ft. Whispering Meadows = 4,382 ft. -~ 246 TOTAL ................32,744 ft. (6.20 miles) Paved Trails (dedicated trails; includes some wide sidewalks if integral to trail) .... . Waterworks = 2.95 mi Peninsula Park = 1.25 mi (within park, including bridge) Kiwanis = 0.17 mi Wetherby = 0.32 mi City Park = 2.00 mi Windsor Ridge = 1.24 mi (includes Windsor West} Hunters Run = 0.35 mi Kickers = 0.20 mi South Sycamore = 2.94 mi Highway Six - 1.0 mi IRC -Foster Road to Napoleon Park = 4.0 mi Court Hill Trail -Scott Blvd to Creekside Park = 1.2 mi (incl some on-street) Lindemann Open Space = 0.28 mi Willow Creek -Highway 218 to Willow Creek Drive = 1.65 mi Willow Creek -- Teg to Burry = 0.4 mi Clear Creek Trail (within Iowa City) = 2.0 mi ** (Includes trail & wide sidewalks from Melrose and from Mormon Trek) Longfellow tunnel = O.OS mi Crandic/Rocky Shore trail = 0.53 mi Benton Hill Park = 0.08 TOTAL .................... ... 22.61 miles Wide Sidewalks (specifically built for multi-use, but not tied into trail) ... ** Foster Road wide sidewalk = 1.1 mi Rohret Road wide sidewalk =1.32 mi Camp Cardinal Blvd wide sidewalk = 1.75 mi Scott Blvd wide sidewalk = 4.9 mi a First Ave wide sidewalk = 1.5 mi North Dodge wide sidewalk = 0.95 mi Dubuque St, wide sidewalk -south of Park Rd = 1.14 mi (includes Market and Jefferson connections) Mormon Trek wide sidewalk = 3.9 mi (from Coralville to South Riverside Dr) Huntington Drive wide sidewalk = 0.34 mi East Court wide sidewalk = 1.0 mi South Gilbert wide sidewalk = 1.0 mi Melrose /Grand wide sidewalks = 1.42 rni Dublin /Shannon wide sidewalks = 0.66 mi Sycamore wide sidewalk - Langenburg to Burns = 0.5 mi Muscatine wide sidewallc -Scott Blvd to First Ave = 0.9 mi First Ave wide sidewalk -Muscatine to Ralston Creek = 0.2 mi TOTAL ........................22.58 miles TOTAL PAVED & WIDE SIDEWALKS ..... 45.19 miles GRAND TOTAL ..................................51.39 miles * * Not responsible for maintenance on all or part of these. Execut~'ve Summary Iowa City Parks & Recreation Goal Statement Provide ahigh-quality level of leisure time opportunities, increase the number of people served, improve the quality of program delivery, and advocate the benefits of recreational involvement to the general public. Purpose of this Plan The Iowa City Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan is intended to help meet the needs of current and future residents by positioning Iowa City to build on the community's unique parks and recreation assets and identify new opportunities. The citizen-driven plan establishes a clear direction to guide city staff, advisory committees, and elected officials in their efforts to enhance the community's parks system, open space, trails, recreation facilities, programs, and services. History of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department The history of public parks in Iowa City can be traced back to 1839, which shows both College Green Park and North Market Square Park as part of the original city plat. The early history of parks is unclear, but it is known that the original Park Board was established by code around 1905. It would seem that this timing might have had something to do with the acquisition of land in 1906 that became City Park, which remains today as the City's most popular park, and one of its largest. Organized public recreation began in the early 1930's. One of few facilities available at the time was a small privately owned and operated swimming pool in City Park known as the "Big Dipper." Beginning in the latter part of 1932, students from the University of Iowa's Physical Education Department conducted a part-time recreation program on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the American Legion's gymnasium, located at the corner of College and Gilbert Streets. In June, 1934, a supervised Summer Playground program was introduced at Longfellow School. As community support grew, a Board of Recreation Works was formed, and in 1934 the Board employed the City's first Recreation Director. Financial support came from the Iowa City Women's Club and Community Chest funds. In July 1936, there was a fire in the American Legion Building and it was heavily damaged. After being renovated, the building's name was changed to the Iowa City Community Building. Among other things, it became the local recreation center and included a gymnasium, rifle range, handball court, and a small restaurant. In June, 1944 the citizens of Iowa City voted to establish a Playground and Recreation Commission to be supported by public taxation. The Commission held its initial meeting in September, 1944 with H.S. Ivie serving as President, and noted historian Irving Weber as Vice-President. In 1947 voters approved a $50,000 bond issue, to go with $62,500 already saved, for the construction of anew swimming pool in City Park. The pool opened in June, 1949, and is still operating today. In 1952 a rather unique operation was established in City Park -children's carnival rides, which included a train, Ferris wheel, carousel, and other rides. This was a privately owned operation of the Drollinger family who continued to operate the rides for 47 years, and covered three generations. They paid a small percentage of their income to the City as rent for the property. When the Drollingers decided to retire from the business in 1999 the City purchased the rides in order to keep this tradition alive. This is believed to be the only city-owned park in the State to offer this type of attraction. In 1955, a second fire destroyed the Community Building, and the recreation offices were moved to the airport building for two years; programs were conducted at various buildings throughout the City. In 1956 a proposed bond issue to construct a new recreation center was defeated. That same year the recreation offices were moved to 130 Lafayette Street. Then in 1962 the citizens of Iowa City overwhelmingly passed a referendum to construct a new recreation center, now known as the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, named in honor of Iowa City's Superintendent of Recreation from 1951 to 1983. Total cost to construct and equip the new building was $715,000. In September, 1964, as the new Recreation Center neared completion, the City Council voted to abolish both the publicly elected Park Board and the Playground and Recreation Commission, and to merge the functions of these separate units into a single advisory body to be known as the Parks and Recreation Commission, which still exists today. The Park Board, however, did not go quietly, feeling the City Council did not have the authority to abolish a publicly elected board. They eventually took their case all the way to the State Supreme Court which upheld the legality of the City Council's action. At the time of this merger, there were eight public parks inexistence: Black Springs Circle, Brookland, City, College Green, Court Hill, Creekside, Happy Hollow, and North Market Square. The total parkland inventory amounted to 129 acres, 107 of which were in City Park. Today the City manages over 1,600 acres of parkland/open space, which includes 42 developed parks, with 31 playgrounds, 43 athletic fields, 45 park shelters, 75 community garden plots, over six miles of nature trails and miscellaneous other amenities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, bocce courts, horseshoe courts, dog park, disc golf, etc. The City's trail system has grown to include over 50 miles of trails. Since 1997 three major regional parkland areas have been acquired: Peninsula Park, Waterworks Prairie Park, and Sand Lake Recreation Area. In 1972 the Parks and Recreation Department launched a new Farmers Market program, which initially consisted of 17 stalls and operated Saturday mornings. It now operates Wednesday evenings with 57 stalls and Saturday mornings with 112 stalls. In 2006, two indoor holiday markets were added to the program, which are very popular. Recognizing the need for programs to accommodate people with special needs, the Special Populations Involvement (SPIj program was established in 1974, initially funded with aone-year grant awarded by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped. The SPI program became fully funded by the City, and has grown to a comprehensive recreation program serving over 500 people. This program is nationally recognized, having received the prestigious National Gold Medal Award in 1984 and again in 1992. As the years passed several major recreation facilities were constructed, and others renovated, to add to the City's recreation offerings. The new facilities include: The Mercer Park Aquatic Center, a cooperative project with the Iowa City Community School District, which opened in 1988; a cooperative arrangement was entered into with the University of Iowa in 1996 for joint use of the Hawkeye Softball Complex; the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park opened in 1997; the Scanlon Gymnasium was added to the Mercer Park Aquatic Center in 1999; the Riverside Festival Stage, home to Riverside Theatre's Annual Shakespeare Festival, opened in 2000; the Iowa City Skate Park was completed in 2002; the Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park, in cooperation with Johnson County DogPAC, opened in 2006; the Grant Wood Community Gym, another cooperative project with the School District, also opened in 2006; the Peninsula Park Disc Golf Course was completed in 2007; and the City and University entered into an agreement in 2007 which will allow for a University Boathouse (with community use) to be constructed in Terrell Mill Park, scheduled to open in 2009. The number of recreation programs and activities offered has also grown over the years. From the meager beginnings of pond swimming, a marble tournament, and one playground program, the Department now offers over 1,000 activities annually. To enhance and expand upon the opportunities offered to the community, the Department also partners with a number of organizations. In addition to an arrangement with the School District for joint use of facilities, the Department has long-standing relationships with a number of "affiliates," the largest of which are: Iowa City Boys Baseball, Iowa City Girls Softball, Babe Ruth Baseball, Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club, and the Iowa City Eels Swim Club. Parks and Recreation Department Overview Department Description Iowa City Parks and Recreation is a department of the City of Iowa City and receives funding authorized by the City Council through budget appropriations. Funding is also provided through fees charged for specific programs and services and through grant funds. Additionally, the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation provides funds through donations and bequests that enhance department programs, services, and projects. Through these means, parks and recreation programs and services are provided and maintained for the citizens of Iowa City. Related Planning Efforts and Integration The City of Iowa City has undertaken several planning efforts in recent years that have helped inform the planning process for this Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. These efforts include: • City of Iowa City Comprehensive Plan • Neighborhood Open Space Plan • Existing Trails Plan • Existing Park Plans • Existing Policy Manuals Methodology of this Planning Process This project has been guided by a project team, made up of city staff and the Park and Recreation Commission. This team provided input to the GreenPlay consulting team throughout the planning process. This collaborative effort creates a plan that fully utilizes the consultant's expertise and incorporates the local knowledge and institutional history that only community members can provide. The project consisted of the following tasks: Needs Assessment and Public Involvement • Review of previous planning efforts and city historical information, and a recent statistically valid community interest and opinion survey. • Consideration of the profile of the community and demographics, including anticipated population growth. Extensive community involvement effort including focus groups, meetings with key stakeholders, and community-wide public meetings. Identification of alternative providers of recreation services to provide insight regarding the market opportunities in the area for potential new facilities and services. Research of trends and statistics related to American lifestyles to help guide the efforts of programming staff. Level of Service Analysis • Interviews with staff to provide information about parks and recreation facilities and services, along with insight regarding the current practices and experiences of the City in serving its residents and visitors. Analysis addressing recreation, parks, and related services. Inventory • Inventory of parks and facilities using existing mapping, staff interviews, and on-site visits to verify amenities and assess the condition of the facilities and surrounding areas. Assessment and Analysis • Review and assessment of relevant plans. • Organizational SWOT Analysis. • Measurement of the current delivery of service using the GRASP® level of Service Analysis and allowing for a target level of service to be determined that is both feasible and aligned with the desires of citizens as expressed through the citizen survey. This analysis is also represented graphically in GRASP® Perspectives. • Exploration of finance and funding mechanisms to support development and sustainability of the system. Recommendations: Goals, Strategies, and Action Plan • Identification and categorization of recommendations into themes with goals, objectives, and an action plan for implementation. • Development of an action plan for capital improvements including cost, funding source potentials, and timeframe to support the implementation of the plan. Timeline for Completing the Master Plan Start-up Needs Assessment and Public Involvement Inventory and Assessment of Existing Facilities Program and Services Inventory and SWOT Analysis Findings Compilation Report Guidelines, Standards and Recommendations Financial Resources and Expenditure Analysis Recommendations and Action Plans Final Plan and Presentation August 2007 September 2007 -February 2008 September 2007 -March 2008 September 2007 -March 2008 April 2008 May -June 2008 April -July 2008 June -August 2008 October 2008 4 Community Profile and Demographic Information Service Area and Population The primary service area for this analysis is the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, and the State of Iowa. All estimated 2007 populations, as well as projected population and demographic breakdowns by population are taken from ESRI. The projected 2007 population for Iowa City is 66,177, for Johnson County is 124,240, and for Iowa is 3,030,140. Population Forecasts Although we can never know the future with certainty, it is helpful to make assumptions about it for economic reasons. 2000 populations are from the 2000 US Census. 2007 and 2012 projections were derived from ESRI Business Information Solutions. All three regions: Iowa City, Johnson County, and Iowa, are estimated to decrease in rate of growth over the next five years. Iowa City's growth rate is projected to slow down by 1.5% over the next five years. Johnson County's growth rate is anticipated to decrease by 3.8% and the State's by 0.9%. Figure 1 illustrates estimated percent change in population for Iowa City, Johnson County, and Iowa for 2007-2012 as percent change in population from 2000- 2007. Table 1 contains estimated population increase for Iowa City, Johnson County, and Iowa. ure 1: Percent change in ulation-Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa 2000-2007, 2007 2012 Iowa City 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% ®Johnson County Iowa _,.,_,,~ ~ ,,,,,,~_ .____,.m_._. ~„~__._.._,__..,_____ ~ ~„___ _._.~.______..~ ___ Source: ESRI Business Information Solutions Table 1: Population projections and percent change- Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa _~~ .~~~~ 2000 62,220 111,006 2,926,324 2007 66,177 5.9% 124,240 10.6% 3,030,140 3.40 2012 69,274 4.4% 133,403 6.8% 3,110,913 2.5% Community and Stakeholder Input A total of seven focus groups were held on September 18, 19, and 20 with a public forum on the 20th as well. Over 90 users of the City of Iowa's parks and recreation amenities and programs and non-users participated. The following is a summary of key issues identified through the process. 5 2000-2007 2007-2012 GENERAL Strengths ^ Staff- visionary, responsive ^ Facilities- well maintained, many different park types ^ Services and programs- lots of diversity, encompasses atl ages ^ Support and Funding- good relationship with City Hall, capital funding is effective Opportunities for Improvement ^ lack of certain types of facilities, trail connections, and river access ^ Public awareness- lack of information and education, need to promote Parks and Recreation as a quality of life issue ^ Poor maintenance of natural areas ^ lack of staff- need more maintenance, programming, Foundation and PIO staff ^ Funding- lack of capital and operations and maintenance {0&M) funding ^ Programming- need to use natural resources, need to increase collaboration, need to identify core service ^ Planning- need to improve strategic planning and increase collaboration, both in neighborhoods and regionally ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ^ -Need programming for all ages below 26 and over 40 ^ .Need additional programming in the following areas: o Wellness and fitness, nature based, outdoor winter activities, outdoor water-based activities, drop-in unstructured activities IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING PARKS AND FACILITIES ^ Need toimprove maintenance at parks and facilities ^ Recreation centers and pools: o Need overall facility upgrades, more space, increase air quality at Mercer Pool, safer entryways, additional leisure aquatic components IMPROVEMENTS TO SUPPORT SYSTEM ^ Funding-need to redo fee structure, need additional sources, need to involve friend's groups ^ Need staffing increases to asss# in maintenance, programming, marketing, grant writing • Need toimprove/redo policies for alcohol use, safety, Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance, developer land dedication/fees-in-lieu.. ^ Need toimprove transportation to increase access to programs and facilities ^ Need to increase collaborations with Senior Center, University, schools, and neighborhood associations 6 UNDERSERVED PORTIONS OF IOWA CITY ^ Geographic: o SW- parks, SE- pool, NE-playground, far west, north and south future development, central/dense areas-parks ^ Demographic o Active seniors/baby boomers, people with disabilities, low income, those without transportation, 18-25 year olds NEW PARK AMENTITIES ^ Pedestrian Bridge at dog park ^ Trails- connector, rail corridor, multiuse ^ River access ^ Neighborhood parks ^ Additional dog parks ^ Basketball courts NEW FACILITIES ^ Outdoor leisure pool with lap swim ^ Recreation/aquatics center on west side of town ^ Municipal golf course ^' Splash pad/sprayground • Indoor soccer ^ Farmer's Market facility ^ Multipurpose rental/meeting venue for large gatherings ^ BMX park/trails FINANCIAL • Issues to be considered o Park and Recreation services should be funded through a combination of taxes and fees o Should serve all citizen regardless of ability to pay o Most respondents are,comfortable with current fees structure- could tolerate fee increases in some areas o Concern about tax increase-property or sales • How to support o_ Parks and Recreation foundation, grants, donations, partnerships, sponsorships, motel/hotel tax SENSITIVITIES • Increase in taxes, University relationship, school district relationship, Senior Center relationship, affordability, ADA accessibility, changing demographics, City Council support 7 ~,.~.~ .~ ... .~ ... .®. .~. .~.. ~.. ~. ~. ... ... ..r. ...~ ... ~.. ... .~.. .... ... KEY PARTNERS/STAKEHOLDERS 1 Corporations/businesses, Chamber of Commerce, ICCCVB and Sports Authority, Service Organizations/Nonprofit Organizations, neighboring communities/governmental entities, other City Departments, University/Kirkwood College, support groups, neighborhood groups, City Council and Commissions, local associations KEY ISSUES/PRIORITIES Funding Long range strategic planning/vision Recognition of Parks and Recreation as quality of life Collaboration Celebrate successes Trails/bicycle transportation Vision and access for Riverfront Development Operational resources Age change in drinking establishments Statistically-Valid Community Survey Findings The City of Iowa City conducted a Community Attitude and Interest Survey in January and February 2008 to establish priorities for the future improvement of parks and recreation facilities, programs and services within the community. The survey was designed to obtain statistically valid results from households throughout Iowa City. The survey was administered by a combination of mail and phone. Leisure Vision worked extensively with Iowa City officials in the development of the survey questionnaire. This work allowed the survey to be tailored to issues of strategic importance to effectively plan the future system. In January 2008, surveys were mailed to a random sample of 2,500 households throughout Iowa City. Approximately three days after the surveys were mailed, each household that received a survey also received an electronic voice message encouraging them to complete the survey. In addition, about two weeks after the surveys were mailed, Leisure Vision began contacting households by phone, either to encourage completion of the mailed survey or to administer the survey by phone. The goal was to obtain a total of at least 500 completed surveys. This goal was far exceeded, with a total of 676 surveys having been completed. The results of the random sample of 676 households have a 95% level of confidence with a precision of at least +/-3.80. The complete executive summary, including graphs and charts, can be found in Appendix 1 of the Master Plan. 8 Participation and Visitation ^ Of the 92% of respondent households who visited Iowa City parks over the past year, 92% rated the physical condition of all the parks as either excellent (26%) or good (66%). Additionally, 8% rated the conditions as fair, and less than 1% of respondents rated the parks as poor. Thirty-percent (30%) of respondent household members participated in recreation programs offered by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department during the past year. ^ Of the 30% of respondent household members that have participated in any recreation programs offered by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department during the past year, 68% have participated in at least 2 different programs. Additionally, 24% have participated in at least 4 different programs. ^ Of the 30% of respondent household members that have participated in recreation programs offered by the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department during the past year, 90% of respondents rated the overall quality of programs as either excellent (27%) or good (63%). In addition, 8% rated the programs as fair, and only 1% rated them as poor. ^ Parks/Recreation program guide (65%) had the highest percentage of respondents indicate it as the way that they learn about Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department programs and activities. Other frequently menitoned ways respondents learn about programs and activities include: newspaper articles (50%) and from friends and neighbors (46%). ^ Iowa City Public Library (64%) is the organization used by the highest percentage of respondents for indoor and outdoor recreation and sports activities during the past year. Other frequently mentioned organizations include: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department (54%), State of Iowa parks (47%), and County parks (46%). Usage by Age ^ Based on the sum of their top two choices, the organizations respondent household members ages 17 years and under use the most for sports and recreation programs and services include: Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department (15%), school district facilities (12%), and Iowa City Public library (11%). ^ Based on the sum of their top two choices, the organizations respondent household members ages 18 years and older use the most for sports and recreation programs and services include: Iowa City Public Library (33%) and Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department (32%). ^ "I do not know what is being offered" (21%) and "program times are not convenient (21%) have the highest percentage of respondents indicate them as the reasons preventing household members from using parks, recreation trails and sports facilities or programs of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department more often. Facilities ^ There are six facilities that over 60% of respondent households have a need for: walking and biking trails (79%), nature center and trails (68%), small neighborhood parks (68%), large community parks (66%), wildlife and natural areas (64%), and riverfront parks (62%). ^ There are three facilities that completely meet the needs of over 50% of respondent households: youth soccer fields (66%), youth baseball and softball fields (55%), and adult softball fields (51%) ^ Based on the sum of their top four choices, the parks and recreation facilities that are most 9 important to respondent households include: walking and biking trails (53%), small neighborhood parks (30%), wildlife and natural areas (26%), and nature center and trails (25%). It should also be noted that walking and biking trails had the highest percentage of respondents select it as their first choice as the most important facility Programs ^ There are three programs that over 45% or more of respondent households have a need for: Farmers' Market (72%), adult fitness and wellness programs (50%), and special events (48%). ^ There is only one program that over 50% of respondents indicated completely meet the needs of their household: Farmers' Market (54%). ^ Based on the sum of their top four choices, the recreation programs that are most important to respondent households include: Farmers' Market (58%), adult fitness and wellness programs (29%), and special events (26%). It should also be noted that Farmers' Market had the highest percentage of respondents select it as their first choice as the most important program ^ Based on the sum of their top four choices, the programs that respondents currently participate in most often at Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department facilities include: Farmers' Market (57%) and special events (24%). It should also be noted that the Farmers' Market had the highest percentage of respondents select it as their first choice as the program respondents currently participate in most often Indoor Space ^ Walking and jogging track (67%) had the highest percentage or respondents indicate it as the potential indoor programming space their household would use if the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department developed new indoor programming spaces. Other frequently mentioned potential indoor programming spaces include: weight room/cardiovascular equipment area (43%), exercise facility for adults 50 years and older (39%), nature center (37%), and aerobics/fitness/dance class space (35%) • Based on the sum of their top four choices, the indoor spaces respondent household members would use most often include: walking and jogging track (59%), weight room/cardiovascular equipment area (29%) and exercise facility for adults 50 years and older (28%). It should also be noted that walking and jogging track had the highest percentage of respondents select it as their first choice as the indoor space respondent household members would use most often The Benefits of Parks, Trails, and Recreation Facilities ^ Respondents were asked to indicate their level of agreement with various benefits being provided by parks, trails, and recreation facilities. All 10 of the benefits have over 50% of respondents indicate that they either strongly agree or agree that those benefits are provided by parks, trails, and recreation facilities. Based on the sum of their top three choices, the benefits most important to respondent households include: improve physical health and fitness (71%), preserve open space and the environment (49%), and make Iowa City a more desirable place to live (49%). It should also be noted that improve physical health and fitness had the highest percentage of respondents select it as their first choice as the benefit they feel is most important to their household 10 Support and Satisfaction ^ Respondents were asked to indicate how supportive they would be of various actions Iowa City could take to improve the parks, recreation, trails, and green space system. For all 12 actions, over 40% of respondents indicated being either very supportive or somewhat supportive of actions Iowa City could take to improve the parks, recreation, trails, and green space system. Based on the sum of their top four choices, the actions that respondents would be most willing to fund with their City tax dollars include: develop new walking and biking trails and connect existing trails (55%), use greenways to develop trails and recreational facilities (50%), and purchase land to preserve open space and green space (44%). It should also be noted that purchase land to preserve open space and green space had the highest percentage of respondents select it as their first choice as the action respondents would be most willing to fund with their City tax dollars • Seventy-six percent (76%) of respondents indicated that they are either very satisfied (28%) or somewhat satisfied (48%) with the overall value their household receives from the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department. In addition, only 5% indicated that they were very dissatisfied (19~°) or somewhat dissatisfied (49'°). Additionally, 5~Y° indicated don't know and 14% indicated neutral Recommendations and Action Plans GQAL t: AfAXlArZETNf PLA~NI~AB RROCE~ Strategy Incorporate the action Items of this plan into the City's annual work plans to achieve the recommendations of this plan and to enhance effectiveness of staff .effort. Action Steps: • Assign responsibility and time frame, and allocate resources necessary to complete each action identified in annual work plans. .. _._r_- ._.., Strategy: Assure that all levels of staff are informed of and are setup to work together to Implement the recommendations and strotegies of the plan. Action Steps: • Inform all levels of staff of the direction of the Plan, allow for staff input, encourage buy-in, and encourage input from all staff members. • Provide cross-departmental staff teams/team members, as appropriate, with education development opportunities, necessary equipment, and supplies. GOAL ~TRACICPERFORMkNCE~ASURES Strategy: Create standards for all community services activities and services. Action Steps: • Establish service standards for all community services activities. Suggested criteria for service standards include: 11 • Programs: participation levels, revenue, instructors, customer satisfaction, cost per experience (or per hour, per class), customer retention • Instructors: experience, knowledge, friendliness, recruiting, rewarding, training, standards • Volunteers: experience, knowledge, friendliness, recruiting, rewarding, training, standards • Facilities: cleanliness, aesthetics, comfort • Staff: Experience, knowledge, friendliness, rewards, training, trends Action Steps: • Identify all major maintenance tasks including such things as: o Turf/Mowing o Plantings o Restrooms o Sidewalks and paths o Irrigation o Weed and insect control o Curb appeal o Playground and picnic equipment o Courts and fields o Litter control • Evaluate and develop a scoring system for each task to meet desired and consistent service levels. • Involve staff in the development of the standards and scoring system. • Conduct maintenance standards training for all staff. • Establish and monitor recordkeeping procedures to document the actual hours and materials costs for each maintenance operation. • Apply appropriate maintenance standards and define set up/tear down requirements for all special events, tournaments, or other activities that currently stress resources. Assure adequate staffing and funding to take on the task, prior to making a commitment. GOAL 3: ENMAAICEPItO@RAMOFVEiQPAENT Strategy: Seek ways to respond to identified programming priorities The Department has a strong reputation for being responsive to community desires within budget constraints. The citizen survey and public input sessions highlighted areas of additional programming desire including: • Opportunities to connect people to the natural environment • Additional learn-to-swim, water fitness and outdoor swimming • Outdoor leisure pool opportunity • Additional special events and family/community gathering opportunities • Expansion of art, dance and performing arts opportunities • Expansion of fitness and wellness programming 12 Action Steps: • Evaluate the development of new programs based on community interests. It is very easy to focus on programs that have worked for a number of years, especially if they are still drawing enough interested participants to justify the program's continuation. Starting new programs, based on community demand and/or trends, can be risky due to the inability to predict their success. If the program interest seems great, as with those identified in citizen survey, then the programs should be considered for expansion. • Establish criteria for the implementation of new programs (based on research and feedback). The Department should pursue program development around the priorities identified by the survey, using the following criteria: • Need: outgrowth of a current popular program, or enough demonstrated demand to successfully support a minimal start (one class for instance) • Budget: accounting for all costs and anticipated (conservative) revenues should meet cost recovery target established by Department within two seasons • Location: appropriate, available and within budget • Instructor: qualified, available and within budget • Materials and supplies: available and within budget • Marketing effort: adequate and timely opportunity to reach intended market, within budget (either existing marketing budget or as part of new program budget) • Develop program evaluation criteria for existing offerings and implement annually. Using historical participation levels to determine program popularity and partlcipant feedback can be helpful in deciding if programs should be continued. Annually all current programs should be evaluated to determine if they should be continued, changed (market segment focus, time/day offered, etc.) or discontinued. A few simple questions should be asked about each program that include: • Is participation increasing or decreasing? If participation is increasing then it could clearly mean that the program should be continued. If participation is decreasing are there any steps to take to increase interest through marketing efforts, change the time/day the program is offered and change the format or instructor? If not, it may be time to discontinue the program. • Is there information contained in the participant feedback that can be used to improve the program? • Are cost recovery goals being met? If not, can fees be realistically increased? • Is there another provider of the program that is more suitable to offer it? If yes, the Department could provide referrals for its customers for the program it does not or is not willing or able to offer. • Is this program taking up facility space that could be used for expansion of more popular programs or new programs in demand by the community? -_.. _.__...... _.._,m. _~__.~.. Strategy: Identify and develop programs related to new trends In parks, recreation, and cu{tural arts The City should continue its leadership in this area by developing facilities and programming that are on the cutting edge in parks, recreation, and cultural arts. Continuing to diversify recreational opportunities will enable the department to attract revenues through fees and charges that will support the desires of residents. 13 Action Steps: • Focus on the enhancement of fitness and wellness components at recreation centers. Regularly update fitness equipment to stay current with fitness trends and public demand and seek opportunities to expand the size of the fitness facilities through renovation and new facility development. • Prepare for the fitness and wellness desires of the aging baby boomers. This group is also known as the group entering into the traditional "senior" age group of 55 and over, who do not identify with the term "senior." This cohort is seeking a continued active lifestyle and is not likely to partake in traditional "senior" offerings. • Provide concurrent youth and adult programming as a way to increase participation. There are many successful youth programs offered by the Department for which adults are bringing and picking up children. The Department should offer more adult programming, such as fitness and wellness, concurrently with youth programming as a way to entice parents and guardians to stay and participate in programs. 60q!P:PURSUECOMPI VESFRVICEDELIVERY As a tax supported operation, it is important that efforts are made to reach underserved segments of the population. Strategy: Reach out to those with financial need. Action Steps: • Review the existing financial assistance program to maximize use. Seek assistance from other providers of low-income services to help promote the opportunity. Assure that use of the program is available in the most dignified manner possible. • Research transportation accessibility issues and work with other community groups and private entities (such as public transit or the school bus system) to develop options to address needs. Transportation for low-income families was identified in the focus group sessions as a significant barrier to participation. .. ___. ~..____.....,, n Strategy: Assure programming opportunities are reasonably avaNable to all geographic sectors of the City. i The facilities and programming offered should bethought of as a system. Some of the components in the system, due to their expense, should be available to serve the whole community (such as indoor swimming pools), and some should be available to serve local neighborhoods (such as after school programming). Action Steps: • Investigate ways that facilities and programs can be accessible to more people through connectivity of the trail system for pedestrian and bike use, better public transit, parking availability and general awareness of opportunities. • As growth continues in the west part of town, pursue an indoor multi-purpose recreation facility to serve that geographic sector. 14 coax s: sonarcom~wNrrr~ott ra~ro ac~r The Department has an excellent reputation for responsiveness to the community. The opportunity exists to become more pro-active in this regard. Strategy: Regularly solicit community input in program and facility planning efforts. Action Steps: • Implement a Standard Practice for Customer Program Feedback, Program Evaluation and Program Development. Customer feedback will help improve programming by being able to respond to customer needs in a timely matter. Information sought from participants should include: • Satisfaction levels and supporting reasoning • Suggestions for improvements to programs • Suggestions for new programs • Solicit youth input through future surveys and other opportunities. Soliciting youth feedback is a challenging proposition for parks and recreation entities. Working with other service providers may also provide important information and opportunities to attract this age group. • Create a "Mystery Shopper" program where secret shoppers evaluate services anonymously and results are tracked. Strategy: Expand Department volunteer opportunities. Action Steps: • Seek volunteer effort to support expansion of programming into opportunities to connect people to nature. Many individuals and groups are interested in sharing their expertise and/or sweat equity with a goal of promoting stewardship of our natural resources. • Harness the energy of seniors and the retiring baby boomer generation as instructors and program leaders. Across the country, interest is being expressed in sharing expertise and hobbies. • Consider the addition of a volunteer coordinator in the department, or a shared volunteer coordinator in the City. A successful volunteer program must be well organized and advertised, with specific, rewarding, and recognized opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel they are contributing to a larger goal. • Create a "Park Ambassador" program where residents living adjacent to parks are trained to inspect parks and then file a weekly report in exchange for a nominal fee or pass. 15 {71N14~ Vi ~G M ~I~ i~S4' ~O f~ Strategy: Effectively communicate Department offerings to public. In the citizen survey, `not being aware of the department program offerings' was one of the top reasons given for not participating. Action Steps: • Enhance the branding and identity of the Department. Providing a consistent look to department advertising in the brochure, on the web site, on flyers, maps, etc., will help the community become aware of what is available to them and of the breadth of the offerings. • Celebrate the accomplishments of the department in promotional materials. Focus groups and public meetings brought to light that many existing participants in department activities, programs and use of facilities are unaware of the variety and expanse of what is available. Most participants have a relatively narrow view of what is available and outcomes achieved based on their limited use of department offerings and facilities. It is a suggestion of the community that the department "toot its own horn," in order to gain support for future endeavors. • Coordinate Department of marketing and communication opportunities with citywide efforts. • Create an annual marketing plan for the Parks and Recreation Department. • Update and expand website marketing efforts. The web site can serve as a one stop shop for everything in which the department is involved, including program offerings, facility information, trail and facility maps, opportunities through volunteerism and the Foundation, financial assistance, etc. • Develop an evaluation process for marketing media such as newspaper, seasonal brochures, website, direct mail, targeted e-mails, radio, and television advertising to continuously determine effectiveness of marketing dollars. Diversity in the department's funding and revenue portfolio is as important in the public sector as in the private sector. Strategy: Research potential traditional funding opportunities. The City has the ability to use these mechanisms to enhance the quality of life in Iowa City and expand recreation, park, open space, trails, programs, and services to the community. Action Steps: • Work with the City, residents and partners to establish additional revenue through a combination of the following sources to implement the recommendations ofthe Master Plan: • Potential redirection of existing City funds 16 • Alternative Funding options (see Section V) • Strategic partnerships • Fees and charges • Further investigation of support for an education campaign for a ballot initiative to pass a bond referendum for future capital improvements. ~~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~~ Strategy: Pursue alternative funding to implement the Master Plan Many departments within Iowa City have experienced challenging times in the recent past, with limited funding and staffing levels, and the Department should explore the best means of achieving its funding goals. Alternative funding methods may be instrumental to the operations of the City's recreation programs and facilities on an ongoing basis. Allocating resources (assigning staff time, matching funds, etc.) to pursue alternative funding should be considered an investment in the future, with an outlined and expected positive rate of return. Action Steps: • Identify opportunities to increase community support and revenue opportunities such as grants, partnerships, sponsorships, volunteers and earned income (see Section Vfor Alternative Funding Resources). • Assign staff resources and/or investigate the possibility of utilizing volunteer efforts to apply for such funding. • Develop a "Wish List" to identify philanthropic opportunities that align with these needs. Once identified, aggressively apply for grant funding and Foundation assistance. • Expand and formalize a volunteer program to include standards, recruiting, training, retaining, and rewarding volunteers in all program areas. • Create new and formalize existing Sponsorships (see Sample Sponsorship Policy in Appendix 111) with equity agreements that are reviewed annually. • Create an annual "Sponsorship Manual" listing all the opportunities for the year and distribute within the community in a menu format that creates a sense of urgency within the business community. • Work with Parks and Recreation Foundation to facilitate the receipt of grant funds and other fundraising activities. • Seek collaborations with developers for future development projects to include recommended parks and recreation facilities and standards Strategy: Review the Department's cost recovery philosophy and policy and update as necessary. It is suggested that the City employ a cost recovery policy that provides the foundation for setting fees and charges based on the organizational vision, mission, and values of the City, and who in the community benefits. This will help determine the cost recovery and subsidy level of each program and facility and serve as a tool to monitor these goals overtime. Action Steps: • Clarify the Department's Pricing Policy and Strategy. If a pricing policy exists, even loosely, it should be fine-tuned to provide expanded detail in guiding management decisions. If a written policy is not in existence, one should be created. 17 Refine Cost Tracking. Review direct and indirect costs assigned to specific programs and facilities in order to assure consistency in balancing costs with revenues. Assure that the accounting system is capable of providing information monthly, quarterly, and annually to inform management decisions. Identify citywide participant categories. Participant category examples for use of facilities and programs include resident and non-resident, age, partners identified through various inter-governmental agreements, non-profit organizations, and private organizations, as well as many others. Determine fee schedule and subsidy levels. Based on the Pyramid Methodology for resource allocation and cost recovery (see Appendix -In, for each program/activity and facility, determine the subsidy/cost recovery target level incorporating participant categories. • Partial Cost Fee: recovers something less than full cost. This partial cost fee could beset at a percentage of direct costs, all direct costs, all direct costs plus a percentage of indirect costs, or some combination. • Full Cost Fee: recovers the total cost of a service including all direct and all indirect costs. Market Rate Fee: based on demand for a service or facility. Determine the market rate by identifying all providers of similar services (e.g., private sector providers, other municipalities, etc.) and setting the fee at the highest level the market will sustain. Consider policy revisions to increase revenue generation potential. • Use discounted fees as a special promotion such as reduced fee hours during off peak times. • Reconsider the current alcohol policy to allow for limited and appropriate alcohol use to make rental opportunities more attractive. GOAI B. COlL4BORAiE WI1N COM~UNIIY ORGANIUiIONS AND BUSINESSES Strategy: Build partnerships within the community to take advantage of existing facilities, share new faculties, and provide additional programming and services to the community. Action Steps: • Investigate partnerships with local medical and health organizations to increase fitness and health programming particularly for the aging population and youth population within the community. • Create new and formalize existing partnerships (see Sample Partnership Policy in Appendix ~ with equity agreements that are reviewed annually. • Strengthen and expand Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with schools for use of fields, gyms, and multipurpose spaces. • Explore the possibilities of revising and promoting adopt-a-park/trail programs to help with park maintenance, beautification, and civic pride. • Investigate, where appropriate, collaborations with entities suggested by the community during the public input process of this master planning effort • Large businesses and local businesses 18 • Chamber of Commerce, Visitors and Convention Bureau, ICCCBB Sports Authority for the promotion of sporting events • Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) • University of Iowa and Kirkwood College, public schools • Neighborhood Groups • Support Groups (dog park group, Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail (FIRST), sports groups, Project GREEN, Friends of Hickory Hill, Backyard Abundance, (- WATER, Johnson County Heritage Trust, Master Gardeners, Future Perfect • City Council, City Commissions, Public Art Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, other City Departments • I-DOT, Johnson County, neighboring cities • Local associations of service providers: sports, martial arts, private/non-profits, UAY Strategy: Pursue a dynamic and mutually beneficial relationship with the Senior Center. The existing Senior Center serves the traditional "senior population" in a limited facility, by today's standards. As the baby boomer cohort moves into the 55 and over age group, its members will be looking for non-traditional and highly active physical and social opportunities. Action Steps: • Provide cross marketing between the existing senior and recreation programs in order to assure a comprehensive approach to serving the older adult population. • As new facility development opportunities present themselves seek ways to encourage participation by the older adult population through a comfortable setting with shared access to activity centers such as swimming pools, therapy pools and light weight fitness equipment. Strategy: Explore a community access relationship with the University of Iowa at Its new Student Wellness Facility currently under construction. At this time, the University has intentions of community access with options of daily admission fees and annual fee for use of the pool, gym, and fitness facilities. The facility will provide the only indoor leisure pool in this part of the state. Fees are anticipated to be high in relation to fees at the existing recreation center, albeit for a higher service level offering. Community use times will be a second priority to all University uses and student needs. Action Steps: • Continue discussions with the University to maximize community use times. • Seek to maximize the use of both pools to the extent possible in a complementary fashion. Upon opening of the facility, monitor and evaluate community use opportunity. 19 GOA! 9. CONTINUE 10 PROVIDE EQIIIiA9lE lOS IN EMISiING PABNS AND FdCIIIflES Strotegy: Improve existing parks to meet community standards Action Steps: • Strive to replace or renovate all components scoring below community expectations. See list below for specific components that scored below community expectations. Playgrounds should be prioritized for renovation/replacement. City Park .. Playground ,. -.. 1 Upper playground City Park Playground 1 Upper playground City Park Playground 1 Upper playground Court Hill Park Basketball 1 Needs surface repair Court Hill Park Natural Area 1 Small and littered Court Hill Park Educational Experience 1 Sign in disrepair Creekside Park Basketball 1 Needs surface repair Creekside Park Playground 1 Older Creekside Park Water Access, General 1 Creek is hidden Happy Hollow Park Basketball 1 Needs surface repair Highland Park Playground 1 Older Mercer Park Playground 1 Swings and climber older Mercer Park Basketball 1 Needs surface repair North Market Square Park Basketball 1 Needs surface repair Peninsula Park Water Access, General 1 Visual access only to water Scott Park Open Water 1 Creek is hidden Sturgis Ferry Park Water Access, Developed 1 Access to water is steep unless via boat trailer Terrell Mill Park Shelter 1 Needs repair Terrell Mill Park Volleyball 1 Needs surface repair Tower Court Park Playground, Local 1 Older Add comfort and convenience features to parks where missing, such as benches, drinking fountains, and restrooms. It is recommended that at least 7 out of the 14 listed comfort and convenience features listed in the park inventory data report be provided in each park. (Refer to park inventory data for a list of missing comfort and convenience features by park.) Consider adding restrooms to more neighborhood parks to increase the length of stay for families at parks. Parks in locations that are not in proximity to other parks with restrooms include: 20 East Iowa City o Pheasant Hill Park o Court Hill Park West Iowa City o Benton Hill Park o Brookland Park or o Harlocke Hill Park • Continue to make the development of Sand Lake Recreation Area a priority. • Either upgrade all basketball courts to a playable level or remove some courts and concentrate efforts on a few that will get the most use overall. System wide, basketball courts are in conditions that are below community standards. The community survey reports that the small need for courts in the community are being largely unmet. • Continue to upgrade playgrounds as funding is available. The list of components in the first strategy of Goal 9 lists the playgrounds that are priorities for replacement. • Continue to work with the City to find construction techniques that increase maintenance efficiencies along the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. • Pursue plans to build out ballfields in Kicker's Park. This is currently the best location for new ballfields in the City. Although the need for new fields is not eminent the City can expect to see increased demand in the next 5-7 years as the community grows. • Add more shelters to I.C. Kickers Park to increase the comfort of park users • Add loop walks to parks as funding is available and opportunities exist. • Continue to upgrade and improve small neighborhood parks. These facilities ranked highly for need among the community • Improve Creekside Park to address low levels of walkable service in that part of town. Improvements can include: o Upgrade the basketball court or replace with a component selected by residents o Upgrade or replace the playground o Improve security lighting Strategy: Fill gaps In walkable service Action Steps: • Work with the School District to provide adequate recreational amenities at schools that are the singular providers of recreation in a neighborhood. Priorities include: o Henry Longfellow Elementary School o Helen Lemme Elementary School o Irving Weber Elementary School o Shimek Elementary school • Work with other city departments to increase walkability throughout the community by adding sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and bridging barriers. • Improve parks that lie in low service area (as shown in Perspective B, Appendix VI) to increase walkable recreational opportunities. Strategies outlined in Strategy 1.1 should be employed in park improvement. 21 Strategy: Continue to provide a high level of service of natural areas and environmental education Access to nature and natural areas ranked highly as a need in the community survey. The City has a great base of resources from which to respond to this need. As parks and properties are being developed a priority should be placed on natural areas enhancement and creation Action Steps: • Continue to maintain and enhance natural areas throughout the system. • Enhance natural drainages, waterways, and native areas in developed parks. • Work with friends groups to improve and maintain soft surface trails within parks. • Increase interpretive signage at natural areas throughout the system. • Work to maintain a diversity of natural areas within the system including prairie, woodland, riparian areas, and wetlands. • Ensure that maintenance staff is trained in natural areas management techniques. • Partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to create canoe access to the Iowa River. • Conduct a feasibility study for the construction of a nature center. Strategy: Identify and develop facilities for new trends in parks and recreation Diversifying recreational opportunities in Iowa City's existing parks by adding exciting new recreational facilities will ensure the creation of a system that will attract both new and old residents. Such facilities will continue to help make Iowa City unique in the region and will foster a positive image of the City for residents and non-residents alike. Action Steps: • look for opportunities to add a "destination playground" to an existing park. Destination Playgrounds usually include special features such as a climbing wall, spray feature or adventure play. Often they involve special theming and opportunity to teach children and parent something of the local history, culture, or ecology of an area. • Look for opportunities to add a "boundless playground:' Boundless playgrounds are designed to be fully accessible to children with disabilities and represent a growing trend in parks and recreation. While built to serve the local community, both may potentially attract visitors from the region. • Look for opportunities to build spray grounds in parks. These can be added to existing parks or suggested as features of new park. They provide opportunities for water play without the staffing and maintenance needed for outdoor pools • Consider adding a climbing feature to the next playground renovation. Climbing walls would be an addition to the parks that could be a unique draw to Iowa City Parks. 22 .:- yt ~~ ~ »t ., x ~ ,x ` ~_ j .~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~f -~` f ~~~~a ~ ~~ s~ ~~ L 1. PLAN FOR CONtINUED F UItABLE !OS AS COMMUNItY GROWS GOA 0 Strategy: Add parks, trails, and facilities to respond to the growth needs of the community Action Steps: • Work with surrounding developments to bring utilities to Future Parks. • Plan and budget for park development based on development trends. Currently new development is concentrated in the western part of the community. Consider developing one of the future parks as the development continues. • Add park maintenance resources as additional park, trails, and facilities are added to the system as needed. • Review land dedication and impact fees for new development to ensure that the department is getting the needed resources to provide parks and recreation to new residents. • Work with interest groups to add new dog parks to serve the southern and central part of Iowa City. The high density of the central core of Iowa City may justify the need to add an additional dog park to aid with the high number of residents without yards or transportation. The southern part of Iowa City is another likely location for the addition of a new dog park to serve this area of the community. Strategy: Increase the level of service provided for indoor facilities Action Steps: • Work with the University of Iowa to gain access to new recreation center facilities. • Conduct a feasibility study for the construction of an indoor recreation/aquatic facility on the west side of Iowa City that includes multi-purpose program space, gymnasiums, walking track, fitness, aquatics, cardio and weight rooms 3, ................ f~: w ~ ~ ~ `~ ~ ~ %~ ~ ~ ~I ~~ _ ~ nK ~~ ~;~ 23 • If feasible, design and construct a new indoor recreation/aquatic center on the west side of Iowa City GOAL 11. INCREASELEVEL Of SERVICEFOR TRAILS Strategy: increase the level of service offered 6y existing trails in parks and throughout community Action Steps: • Increase neighborhood connections to multi-use trails • Add small shelters along trails to provide shelter during extreme weather conditions and sudden weather changes. • Create rest stations along all multi-use trails and wide sidewalks to encourage recreational use • Track trail maintenance tasks, hours, and expenses to determine actual trail maintenance costs • Modify the trial maintenance budget to reflect actual trail maintenance costs. Trail maintenance efforts should be balanced between available budget and user expectations. • Work to improve trails within parks to make them safe and enjoyable • Increase walking opportunities in parks by adding loop trails as allowable _ .._ . _ _. ~ _ . __ _._ ~..e~ . Strategy: Increase trail connectivity and overall trail network Action Steps: • As a priority in park and facility construction, prioritize trail construction in capital improvement spending. • Continue to build proposed trails as funding allows. Priorities for trail construction include: o Connections between existing trails o Connections between trails that create large loops o Connections to parks and greenspace o Connections to schools and other public facilities o Neighborhood connections to the larger network • Pursue projects to add a bridge to cross the Iowa River bridging Peninsula Park and Crandic Park. • Pursue funding to create a pedestrian underpass across Highway 218 at Hunters Run Park. Recommendation Cost Estimates The following table includes recommended capital projects and additional items that significantly impact the annual operational and maintenance budgets and are above and beyond what is currently funded in the City's FY09-FY12 CIP Budget and the City's operating budget. All cost estimates are in 2008 figures. Funding sources listed are suggested methods of funding and can be enhanced with additional methods of funding. Overall staffing cost projections are included in the annual operational and maintenance cost estimates. 24 Table 2: Cost Estimates and Funding Sources for 2009-2020 Recommended Priorities Upgrade or replace playgrounds at Creekside, Highland, $240,000 CIP N/A N/A Mercer, and Tower court Parks (4 totap Add restrooms to one $150,000 CIP $5,000 General Fund. west side park Add two small shelters $30,000 CIP $2,000 General Fund to multi-use trails Construct Planned Trail. $3,000,000 CIP, Partnerships, $10,000/mile per General Fund Projects Grants year Create a renovation masterplan for $10,000 General Fund N/A N/A Creekside Park Addition of one, ,N/A N/A $38,000 General Fund maintenance worker Kickers Soccer Park $gg0,500 CIP N/A N/A improvements. Butler Bridge $550,000 CIP, Grants $1,000 General Fund Pedestrian Trail City ParkTrail lighting $240,000 CIP $2,500 General Fund Frauenholtz-Miller Park $280000 CIP, N.O.S. Fees $5,000 General Fund development. Hickory HiII Bridge $50,000 CIP N/A N/A Napoleon Softball Field $180,000 CIP N/A N/A renovation North Market Square $280,000 CIP N/A N/A Park redevelopment Outdoor ice rink $400,000 CIP $20,000 General Fund Pedestrian bridge- $1,300,000 CIP $1,000 General Fund -Peninsula/Rocky Shore Peninsula Park. $300,000 CIP $2,500 General Fund development Recreation center $225,000=- CIP NJA N/A improvements Sand Lake Recreation $5,900,000 CIP, Grants, $50,000 General Fund Area Donations ..Waterworks Prairie $115,000 CIP, Donations $i,000 General Fund'. Park Hospice Memorial 25 Wetherby Park $200,OOQ CIP, CDBG, NA.S., $5 Q0o splashpad Grants, Donations Total 2009-2012 CFP $11,340,500 (in 2008 dollars) General Fund Replace upper CIP, Partnerships, playgrounds at City $750,000 Sponsorships, $10,000 General Fund Park with a Destination/ Grants Adventure Playground Construct Planned Trail 000 000 $8 CIP, Partnerships, $10,000/mile per General Fund Projects , , Grants year Implement Greekside $300,000 CIP N/A N/A Park Master Plan Add xestrooms to one $150,000 CIP $5,000 General Fund .east side park Add two small shelters $30,000 CIP, Grants $2,000 General Fund to multi-use trails .Addition of two '' N/A N/A $76,000 General Fund maintenance workers Sand Prairie $260,000 .CIP, Grants $5,000 Generai Fund development Scott Park development. $450,000 CIP $2,500 General Fund Total 2013-2016 CI'P' $9,940,000 (irr 2008 dollars) Construct Planned Trail $10,000,000 CIP, Partnerships, $10,000/mile per General Fund Projects Grants year Acquire and Construct Qedication Fees New Parkin West part... unknown , Bond, CIP unknown General Fund of City Construct additional- $75 000- 'ClP,Partnerships, large dog park insouth- , $150,000 Grants $8,000 General Fund central part of City; 26 Feasibility Study for Recreation/Aquatic $70,000 General Fund Centeron West side of community Design and Construct a new Recreation / $15,000,000- Bond Aquatic Center on West $20,000,000 side of City Total'2017-2020 CFP +/- (in 2008 dollars) $30,220,000 Tota112 Year CIP +/- (in 2008 dollars) $51,500,500 N/A N/A $500,000 General Fund 27 Annual Report - 2007 ousin ~LITH O RITY 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 •1826 To improve quality o f li fe, the Iowa City Housing Authority acts as a community leader for affordable housing family self-su~ciency, and homeownership opportunities. Date: Tuesday, May I, 2007 Annual Report - 2007 Page 2 Iowa City Housing Authority Table of Contents Staff New Initiatives - Future" 4 Staff Funding 5 Housing Assistant Analysis of Housing (HCV) program 6 Housing Program Assistant Analysis of Public 7 Housing Program Assistant Promoting Self- Promoting Home Housing Program Assistant Family Housing Program Assistant Family Housing Program Assistant Working Families Housing Choice Housing Program Assistant Public Housing Program Committee Self-Sufficiency Programs 16 Coordinator Partners and Other Collaborations Public Housing/ Homeownership Coordi- Executive Summary nator Housing Choice Voucher Program Coordinator Housing Administrator Pages 3 "Homes For Our Mary Abboud Choice Voucher Robin Butler Housing Denise Kinnison Sufficiency 8-9 Carri Fox-Rummelhart Ownership 10-II Stephanie Hubler Characteristics 12 Kym Stevenson Characteristics & 13 Voucher Waiting List Diana Huff 14 Waiting List Virginia Stroud 15 Coordinating Mary Copper Members Community Deb Briggs I ~ 18-19 Heidi Wolf Steven J. Rackis Page 3 Annual Report - 2007 New Initiatives -"Homes For Our Future" One of the outcomes of the November, 2006 Housing Summit was the acknowledgement that work- ing families are unable to purchase homes in our community due to the average home price of $223,000. Further, starting teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public servants fall within a moderate income level and generally will not qualify for existing affordable homeownership pro- grams in which the buyer must fall at or below 80% of the area median income in order to be eligible. To expand the Iowa City Housing Authority's existing affordable homeownership programs, a new homeownership opportunity, "Homes For Our Future", is being developed in support of teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other public employees who earn moderate incomes and could not otherwise afford the home prices in our community. The new program will compliment the already successful "Affordable "Dream Home Ownership Program" (ADHOP) offered by the ICHA. The Housing Authority is applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to ac- y quire three existing properties that have been for sale for extended periods of time, and that are in need of rehabilitation. The target areas would include those properties within the school boundaries of Mann, Lucas, Twain, Wood, Longfellow, and Roosevelt elementary schools. In addition to creating additional affordable homeownership opportunities, the new acquisitions are designed to revitalize and preserve existing neighborhoods within the City of Iowa City. To ensure long-term affordability and to continue to fill the affordable housing gap in our community, all proceeds generated by the sale of these homes would be reinvested into addi- tional affordable homeownership opportunities within Iowa City. To ensure the sustainability of homeownership, approved buyers will be required to complete the HUD certified, award winning, Homebuyer Education course that is offered through the Iowa City Housing Authority, in partnership with the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors. The Iowa City Housing Authority supports the belief that the future of our community will be strengthened and preserved when more affordable homeownership opportunities are made available for our valued working families. Page 4 Iowa City Housing Authority Funding The United States Congress allocates funding and passes laws for all housing programs. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) role in the locally administered housing programs is to allocate money to the local housing authorities and to develop policy, regulations, and other guid- ance that interprets housing legislation. The Actual Funds Received for FY06 and Projected funding for FY07: Housing Choice Voucher Program FY06 • Annual Contributions Contract • Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership Grant • Port-in Administrative Fees I _ $6,798,593 _ $ 114,753 _ $4,797 Public Housing FY06 • Rental Income = $160,584 • Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $182,573 • Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy = $161,71 I • Resident Opportunities Self-Sufficiency Grant = $83,333 HOME Funds FY06 (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) _ $159,564 Fraud Recover~r = $21,793 Total Housing Authority Funding FY 2006 = $7,687,70 I Housing Choice Voucher Renewal FY07 • Annual Contributions Contract = $6,508,170 • Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership Grant = $ 116,012 Public Housing FY07 • Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $142,994 • Operating Subsidy = $185,601 • Resident Opportunities Self-Sufficiency Grant = $83,333 HOME Funds FY07 (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) _ $294,605 Total Housing Authority Funding FY 2007 = $7,330,715 Page 5 Annual Report - 2007 Housing Choice Voucher Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is funded by the U.S. Department Housing and Urban ~ - ~ Development (HUD) with the intent of increasing __ ~~~_~ ~_ _ ~~~~ ~ ~~ ~ affordable housing choices for low-income families, ti ~ ~J~~~ ~ ~~) the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Families with a HCV voucher choose and lease safe, decent, j\ - ~t ~~~ i~~~ ~~ ~, -~~~~f~,~ ~~~~ -~~ ~ and affordable privately owned rental housing. All ~ -~ - / / / participants must be income eligible and have no incidents of violent or drug related criminal activity for the bast five (51 vears. Total number of available HCV vouchers = 1,213. HCV Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City: • For FY05, the Housing Choice Voucher program paid approximately $3,100,000 in Housing Assistance Payments to landlords/owners of rental properties in the City of Iowa City. • An additional $1,800,000 was paid to all other landlord/owners of rental properties participating in our HCV program (i.e. North Liberty, Coral- ville). City # of Active Vouchers Iowa City Coralville North Liberty Johnson County Incorporated Total Vouchers of Active City Popu- % of Vouchers lation* Johnson County Incorporated 784 64% 63,027 68% 284 23% 15,123 16% 87 7% 7,224 8% N/A N/A 92, I I I I ,223 100% * Sources: Iowa City Community Profile 2004; see subtitles I& 2; page 20. Page 6 Iowa City Housing Authority Public Housing Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the eld- erly, and persons with disabilities. The Federal Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development (HUD) distributes fed- eral subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), which owns and man- ages the housing. The City of Iowa City owns eighty-one (81) public housing units; the ICHA serves as the landlord and rents these units to eligible tenants. They are low- density units scattered throughout Iowa City and were constructed to conform and blend into the existing neighborhood architecture. Unit type Number of units: Single Family 33 Duplex/Zero Lot 36 Multi-Family 8 Town House 4 Public Housing Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City: • The 81 Public Housing units represent I/2 of I% of the total number of rental units in the City of Iowa City. • The total rental income from our Public Housing properties = $160,584. • Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) paid to the Johnson County Assessor for the Public Housing properties in FY06 = $12,000. • In FY06, the Housing Authority paid approximately $300,000 to private sector Iowa City contractors for the capital improvement, general mainte- nance, and repair of the Public Housing properties. Page 7 Annual Report - 2007 Promoting Self-Sufficiency The lack of safe, decent, affordable housing under- mines quality education, public health, and eco- nomic growth. Affordable housing is a contributing factor to stabilizing families. Stable families are bet- ter equipped to take advantage of educational op- portunities. Opportunities for and access to ad- vanced education and training increases employabil- ity. Sustainable employment offers opportunities to attain self-sufficiency. Economic self-sufficiency leads to a better society and strengthens the "sense of community." Through our Self-Sufficiency programs, the Housing Authority is helping low income families bridge the economic gap by building assets, improving employ- ment opportunities, and transitioning from renters of units to owners of homes. The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promotes self-sufficiency and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to in- crease their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage increased in savings through an escrow savings program. Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS): Agrant-funded pro- gram that provides participants with resources to improve their employment skills through job coaching and educational opportunities. The program also links clients to resources to meet such needs as child care, transportation, edu- cation and job training opportunities, employment, money management and other similar needs necessary to achieve economic independence and self- sufficiency. Leveraging resources: • Iowa City Junior Service League donated resources and time to the Hous- ing Authority to assist with workshops for client's in 2006 & 2007. • Liaison with the University of Iowa School of Social Work resulted in a 2nd year Masters of Social Work (MSW) student placement doing an advanced practicum for the 2006-2007 school year; a I st year MSW student con- tracted for Spring 2007; and, I BSW Intern for Summer 2006. • Continued partnership with Montessori School and leveraged commitment to finance a "Bridges out of Poverty" workshop in 2007 for Housing Au- thority participants. Including instructor and childcare expenses, the ap- proximate commitment is $1,300 to $1,500. Page 8 Iowa City Housing Authority Promoting Self-Sufficiency (Continued) Workshops: • Spring 2006: Partnered with Neighborhood Centers to provide "Understanding Your Credit Report" workshop. • Spring 2006: Housing Authority MSW Interns conducted a "Money Smart" workshop for Four Oaks Youth. • Winter 2006: Partnered with HACAP to provided a "Bridges out of Pov- erty" workshop. • All workshops are recorded by and aired on City Cable Television. Workshop Accreditations: • "A Framework for Understanding Poverty -Bridges out of Poverty": Na- tional Association of Social Workers Continuing Education (NASW CE) Approved. • "Money Smart": Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC). F55 Enrollment Data: • Total FSS participants = 123 • Participants with an escrow savings account = 92 (75%) • Average monthly escrow savings deposit = $200 • Average escrow savings account balance = $2,000 • Average escrow payout to CY2006 graduates = $4, 152 • Highest escrow savings account balance = $15,689 RO55 Enrollment Data: • Total current enrollment = 59 • Employed = 39 • Employed full-time = 23 • Employed part-time = 15 • Temporary employment = I • Attending school = 7 • Unemployed and participating in services = I I* * Services provided include job seeking skills training, career exploration activi- ties, and resume development. Stipends are available for class tuition, books, and fees; driving classes; micro-enterprise business development; bus tickets; work clothes; car repair; driver's license restoration; and, short-term child care. Page 9 Annual Report - 2007 HCV Homeownership Program: The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants in the HCV Program, including participants with portable vouchers, the option of purchasing a home with their HCV assistance rather than renting. Eligible participants for the HCV Homeownership Program must have com- pleted at minimum cone- year lease term with HCV romoting omeowners ip rental assistance. HCV homeownership assistance payments may be used to purchase new or existing single-family units, condominiums, cooperatives, lofts, and/or manu- factured units within John- son County. • Twenty-two (22) HCV Vouchers were used to purchase Tenant-to-Ownership Program (TOP): The Tenant-to- funded by HUD. The Tenant to Ownership Program offers opportu- income families to purchase asingle-family homes owned by the • Twenty-six (26) homes sold and nine (9) resold since May homes since January 2003; Ownership Program is nities for low to very low- Housing Authority. 1998. Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP): The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to purchase newly constructed or newer homes. • Nine (9) homes (two "Universal Design" homes) were built and sold since May 1999. Four (4) "Universal Design" homes will be built in Longfellow Place for Fall 2007 ownership. Family Self-Sufficiency: Through our FSS program, many families have used their escrow savings accounts and private mortgages to attain homeownership independent of the Housing Authority programs. Fifty-five (55) FSS graduates have moved to homeownership forty-six (46) independent of the Housing Authority Homeownership programs; nine (9) participated in Housing Authority Homeowner- ship programs. Since 1998, one Hundred and three (103) families became homeowners through their participation in the four (4) Iowa City Housing Authority Homeownership programs. The demographic characteristics of the households receiving a combination of financing from private lenders and the Iowa City Housing Authority are: • White = 56% • African-American = 3 I • Disabled = 27% • Hispanic = 12% • Asian = 2% Page 10 Iowa City Housing Authority Promoting Homeownership (Continued) Page I I Annual Report - 2007 Family Characteristics ICHA Participant Characteristics. Definition of Participant (participant family): A person or family that has been admitted to the Iowa City Housing Authority's HCV or Public Housing program and is currently assisted in the program. Head of Household Characteristics (1,312 Total Families as of 2/28/2006)(Totals do not add up to 100% be- cause individuals can be counted in multiple categories): • Elderly, Disabled and Working • Female Head of Household • White Head of Household • Elderly and/or Disabled • Working • Disabled • With Minor Children • I person households • Able-Bodied, Non-Elderly • African American Head of Household • Able-Bodied, Non-Elderly, and Employed • Disabled and/or Elderly and Working • Elderly = I , 169 = 1,017 = 843 = 829 = 715 = 681 = 637 = 608 = 553 = 494 (37%) = 484 (37%) = 337 (26%) = 148 (I I %) r1 (89%) (78%) (64% ) (63%) (54%) (52%) (49%) (46%) (42%) Income Sources (All Family Members: Families Have Multiple Sources of Income): • Social Security (SS)/Supplemental Security (SSI) = 58% • Employment = 44% • Family Investment Program (FIP/Welfare) = I I • With any Other Income = 21%* * Child Support, Self-Employment, Unemployment Insurance, Other Non-Wage Sources. Page 12 Iowa City Housing Authority Family Characteristics &Working Families Currently assisted families (Length of Par- ticipation) • Less than lyear = 328 (25%) • Ito 2 years = 144 (I I %) • 2 to 5 years = 381 (29%) • 5 to 10 years = 328 (25%) • 10 to 20 years = 118 (9%) • Over 20 years = 13 (I %) Where did they live prior to admission? • Johnson County, Iowa = 932 (71%) • All Other State of Iowa Counties = 157 (12%) • State of Illinois = 184 (14%) • All Other States = 39 (03%) Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) Information: • Total ICCSD Enrollment K-12 = 11,268 • Total ICCSD Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch (24% of total) = 2,934 • Total ICHA children enrolled K-12 = 764 • Total ICHA children Eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch = 728 Businesses employing 10+ Housing Authority Participants. • Reach For Your Potential 35 • Iowa City Community School District 23 • Hy-Vee 22 • Employment Systems 22 • ACT, Inc. 16 • Wal-Mart 14 • Team Staffing 12 • NCS 10 • Riverside Casino 10 • First Student 10 Page 13 Annual Report - 2007 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List # of families % of total families Waiting list total 1,592 Extremely low income <=30% AMI 1,466 92% Very low income 122 8% Low income 2 .13% Families with children 1,034 65% Elderly families 40 3% Families with Disabilities 346 22% Race/ethnicity-Black 1,160 73% Race/ethnicity-White 369 23% Race/ethnicity-Asian 10 < I Race/ethnicity-All Other 13 < I Characteristics by Bedroom 0 BR 269 17% I BR 581 36% 2 BR 485 30% 3 BR 213 13% 4 BR 37 2% 5+ BR 7 I Applicant (applicant family): A person or family that has applied for admis- sion to the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Public Housing program but is not yet a participant in the program. Eli ibilit or housing broQrams is not established until Abblicants reach the tob of the waiting list and their Preliminary Abblications for Assistance are processed. Page 14 Iowa City Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List # of families % of total families Waiting list total 1,179 Extremely low income <=30% AMI 1,090 92% Very low income >30% but <=50% AMI 77 7% Low income >50% but <80% AMI 5 < I Families with children 720 61 Elderly families 44 4% Families with Disabilities 320 27% Race/ethnicity-Black 789 67% Race/ethnicity-White 347 29% Race/ethnicity-Asian 8 < I Race/ethnicity-All Other I I < I Characteristics by Bedroom Size IBR 75 6% 2 BR 627 53% 3 BR 329 28% 4 BR 105 9% 5 BR 31 3% 5+ BR 12 <I% Combined waiting list geographic distribution: Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) Jurisdiction = 33% (919 families) Outside ICHA Jurisdiction = 67% (1,831 families) Page 15 Annual Report - 2007 Program Coordinating Committee - 2007 Advisory Board for the Iowa City Housing Authorities' Self-Sufficiency Programs: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Resident Opportunity &Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) PCC Mission Statement: To ensure wide access o f supportive services that enable families to achieve commitments o f public and private resource. • • • • • • self-su~ciency by securing Amy Correia, Social Services Director, Johnson County. Laurie Nash, Early Childhood Specialist, Johnson County Em- powerment, Dr. Adam Introna, Coralville Chiropractic. Michael Shaw, Grant Wood Family Resource Center Coordina- tor. Jon Weih, Student Life Director, Kirkwood Community College. Karla Fay, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank. Candace Peters, Department of Community and Behavioral Health, The University of Iowa College of Public Health. Laz Pittman, Attorney, INS Immigration. Christy Fehlberg, VP, Iowa State Bank Home Loan Center. Angel Colvin, Mortgage Loan Originator, Union Planters Bank. Dawn Ealy, Lepic Kroeger Realtors. Linda Severson, Human Services Planning City, JCCOG. Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa: ~ Amy Holcomb, (ROSS Grant Employment Specialist). ~ John Posey, Wheels to Work Program Coordinator. Page 16 Iowa City Housing Authority Partners and Community Collaborations Iowa City Housing Authority Programs and Services: • University of Iowa School of Social Work. • Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC). • Montessori School. • Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa. • Farmers & Merchants Bank. • Iowa City Area Realtors. • Habitat for Humanity. • Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. • Iowa City Junior Service League. • Liberty Bank. • Iowa Women's Foundation. • Hawkeye Community Action Program (HACAP). • STAR Program. • Iowa State Bank. • Foster Grandparents Program. • The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC). Current Homeownership Programs Lender List: • Iowa State Bank • Liberty Bank • West Bank • Countrywide Home Loans • Cornerstone Mortgage • Freedom Security • American Bank & Trust • Hills Bank • University of Iowa Credit Union • Farmers & Merchants Bank • Habitat for Humanity • U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Page 17 Annual Report - 2007 Executive Summary Homebuyer Education: Iowa City was recognized as one of six 2006 Ambassador for Cities for their Homeownership for Certifica- tion Mortgage Readiness Program. The Ambassadors for Cities Program recognizes successful partnerships between Realtors® and munici- palities, which result in more affordable and available housing to people who want to join the American dream of homeownership. 2006 Ambassadors for Cities Designees • Beverly Hills Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS: • Flint Association of REALTORS: Greater Flint Housing Partnership • Greater Baltimore Association of REALTORS: SCOPE: Selling City • Iowa City Association of REALTORS: Homeownership Certification • Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS: Workforce Housing Petersburg • San Jose Association of REALTORS: Homebuyer Fairs and "Borrow ~' ~~ rh~~ _ ~ _ ~ Workforce Housing Summit Owned Properties E~ciently for Mortgage Readiness Loan Program with City o f St. With Con fidence" Campaign Prior to the partnership, the Iowa City Housing Authority was the only entity that required home- ownership participants to complete the Homebuyer Education program. Since the partnership, Fannie Mae, The Federal Home Loan Asso- ciation, the Iowa Finance Authority, and the U. S. Department of Agriculture have certified our curriculum and require first time homebuy- ers to attend and complete the course before they finalize loans. Habitat for Humanity and the University of Iowa Community Credit Un- ion also requires participants to attend and complete the class. Finally, if a developer is seeking HOME or CDBG funds to acquire or de- velop homeownership opportunities, the City of Iowa City Planning and Community Development Department will require the homebuy- ers of these properties to attend and complete a program approved by the City of Iowa City. Providing homeownership opportunities is easy. With enough money, from whatever source, anyone can own a home. The part of the equation that is often overlooked is sustainability. Our Homebuyer Education program provides education and guidance on how to attain and sustain homeownership. The American Dream of Home Ownership gives hope to many families. It fosters independence, confidence, and faith in the future. A home provides a haven as well as a tangible asset that citizens can pass down to their children and grandchildren. Homeownership benefits and fosters a "sense of community" as homeowners have a strong interest in maintaining the value of their invest- ments, contributing to the safety of their neighborhoods, and the quality of their schools. Homebuyer Education Sessions: Session (February -March 2006: Eighty-one (81) families participated; Seventy-four (74) completed the program, receiving a "Certificate of Mortgage Readiness"; Seventy-five (75) Housing Authority participants attended; four (4) of these families signed purchase agreements; five (5) others "Pre-Approved" by a local lender and searching for a home to purchase. To address credit issues identified by the attendees, the Housing Authority scheduled a "Credit Repair" workshop that Iowa State Extension Services conducted on March 23, 2006. The Homebuyer Education program is offered twice per year with attendance capped to a manageable 50 families/session. The 2nd session was conducted in October 2006. Of the fifty (50) participants, thirty-nine (39) received a "Certificate of Mortgage Readiness". 3rd session: Thirty-five (33) of the fifty-three (53) attendees received a "Certificate of Mortgage Readiness"; Twenty (20) have approved financing and are engaged homeownership activities -searching with realtors to closing on homes. Program Changes: The Housing Authority initiated changes designed to increase eligible families' ability to more quickly find and lease-up suitable units . First, a Residency Preference was added to our admission preferences for Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher programs. Second, were changes to our assignment of bedroom sizes (Subsidy Standards) in the Housing Choice Voucher program. In the Johnson County market, there is a greater supply of suitable 2 bedroom units v. I bedroom units. A "point-in-time" review, effective I (/2006, showed 1,128 families (93% lease-up rate) were participating in the HCV program. A 2/2007 review shows, 1,222 families (I OI % lease-up rate) are participating in the HCV program. Page 18 Iowa City Housing Authority Executive Summary (Continued) Page 19 Annual Report - 2007 '-' • usin UTH~ 4J0 E. Washington Street Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 • 1826 We provide: • Information and education, • Housing assistance, • Public and private partnership opportunities. Phone: (319) 356-5400 FAX: (319) 356-5459 Web: vvww.icgov.org/icha Page 20 Annual Report - 2008 ousin ~IJTH O RITY 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 •1826 To improve quality o f li fe, the Iowa City Housing Authority acts as a community leader for affordable housing family self-su~ciency, and homeownership opportunities. Date: Tuesday, April I, 2008 Revised: May 22, 2008 Annual Report - 2008 Page 2 Iowa City Housing Authority Table of Contents Staff New Initiatives: Strong Staff Homebuyer Housing Assistant Analysis of Housing (HCV) program Housing Program Assistant Analysis of Public Housing Program Assistant Promoting Self- 8-9 Housing Program Assistant Promoting Home 10-I I Housing Program Assistant Family Housing Program Assistant 12 Family Working Families Housing Program Assistant 13 Housing Choice Office Manager 14 Self-Sufficiency Programs Public Housing Coordinator 15 Public Housing/Homeownership Program Coordinator Committee I6 Housing Choice Voucher Partners and Other Program Coordinator Collaborations 17 Housing Administrator Executive Summary Pages 3 "Good Neighbors- Neighborhoods" 4 Education Program Kara Dooley 5 Choice Voucher Robin Butler 6 Housing 7 Denise Kinnison Sufficiency Carri Fox-Rummelhart Ownership Joan Kramer Characteristics Kym Stevenson Diana Huff Characteristics and Virginia Stroud Voucher Waiting List Mary Abboud Waiting List Deb Briggs Coordinating Members Heidi Wolf Community Steven J. Rackis 18-19 Budget Balance Summary Comparison of funding for Calendar Years 2007 & 2008 20-22 23 Page 3 Annual Report - 2008 New Initiatives: The Iowa City Housing Authority and the City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services launched a new initiative: "Good Neighbors-Strong Neighborhoods". The idea is to partner with Neighbor- hood Associations to develop strategies to promote the peaceful enjoyment of the neighborhood for all residents. Primary "stakeholders" included: Grant Wood Neighborhood Association; Wetherby Neighbor- hood Association; Iowa City Community Schools; Johnson County Neighborhood Centers; City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation; Burns & Associates; Saddlebrook; Iowa City, City Council; Iowa City Police; Reclaiming Roots; Iowa City Area Association of Realtors; The University of Iowa; Habitat for Humanity; Iowa Department of Human Services. Through 3 strategy meetings, the "stakeholders" decided to focus on the Grant Wood Neighborhood Association. The neighborhood needs identified were: I. More programming at the Grant Wood Family Resource Center; 2. Improve atten- dance at Neighborhood Association meetings; and, 3. Need to create "pride in property" by renters and owners. Regarding programming at the Grant Wood Family Resource Center, parents of students attending Grant Wood elementary and Housing Authority program participants residing in the Wetherby and Grant Wood Neighborhoods were surveyed. The City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation Department, Iowa City Community Schools and the Grant Wood Neighborhood Asso- ciation created ongoing activities scheduled for evenings and weekends. These new activities are published in the Winter/ Spring 2008 Parks and Recreation Activities Guide. Utilizing new marketing techniques (e.g., flyers distributed door-to-door and personal phone calls) the initial attendance at neighborhood association meetings increased from 4 to over 20. This Spring we will reassess the results of these efforts. Reclaiming Roots organized and led the neighborhood clean-up efforts. On October 20, 2007, 31 families received yard and household assistance from 61 volunteers. 20 homes used the hazardous waste trailer with a total of 3,219 pounds of waste removed. For Phase 2 of "Good Neighbors-Good Neighborhoods", we hope to partner with Reclaiming Roots & the Wetherby Neighborhood Association. Page 4 Iowa City Housing Authority Housing Authority Initiatives: Update on Homebuyer Education Program The Iowa City Housing Authority continues the partnership with the Iowa Area Associa- tion of Realtors to deliver the Homebuyer Education program. The Homebuyer Educa- tion program is offered twice per year with attendance capped to a manageable 50 fami- lies/session. Fannie Mae, The Federal Home Loan Asso- ' ,,,,, / ~ "~ ciation, the Iowa Finance Authority, and the 'fir U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have certified our curriculum and require first time homebuyers to attend and complete the course before they finalize loans. Habitat for Humanity, the Uni- versity of Iowa Community Credit Union, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, and Keo- kuk State Bank also require first time homebuyers to attend and complete the class. If a developer is seeking HOME or CDBG funds to acquire or develop homeownership opportunities, the City of Iowa City Planning and Community Development Department will require the homebuyers of these properties to attend and complete a program approved by the City of Iowa City. The Iowa City Housing Authority successfully completed the Iowa Homeowner- ship Education Project (IHOEP) Program Certification fulfilling the six compo- nents of a successful homeownership education program. With this certification, the Housing Authority applied for and secured a grant of $4,429 from IHOEP to deliver the Homebuyer Education Program. With the IHOEP Grant, the Na- tional Association of Realtors Grant and fees charged to non-Housing Authority participants, the goal of maintaining the Homebuyer Education program as a self- sustaining program has been achieved. Page 5 Annual Report - 2008 Housing Choice Voucher Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is funded by the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with the intent of increasing affordable housing choices for low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Families with a HCV voucher choose and lease safe, decent, and affordable privately owned rental housing. Total number of available HCV vouchers = 1,214. HCV Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City: • For CY07, the Housing Choice Voucher program paid approximately $3,800,000 in Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to landlords/owners of rental properties in the City of Iowa City. • An additional $1,800,000 was paid to all other landlord/owners of rental properties participating in our HCV program (i.e. North Liberty, Coral- ville). It is our partner landlords/owners that allow the Housing Authority to fulfill its mission of increasing affordable housing choices for the elderly, persons with disabilities, &low-income working families. Following are the landlords/owners with 10 or more HAP contracts with the Housing Authority: Town & Campus Apartments = 46 KSA Investments = 46 The Housing Fellowship = 40 Dolphin International = 32 Villa Garden Apartments = 25 Systems Unlimited = 24 Regency Heights (I O 10 Building) = 23 Penningroth Apartments = 22 The Hampton at Coral Ridge = 21 Concord Terrace = 20 Regency Heights (1060 Building) = 20 Walden Ridge Townhouses = 18 Eastern Iowa Properties = 17 Rundell Investments = 17 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) = 16 Citizen Building Ltd. Partnership = 16 Emerson Point Ltd. Partnership = 16 Liberty Housing, LLC = 15 Dan Bontrager = 15 Savannah Village = 14 Riverview Property of Johnson County = 13 Saratoga Springs C/O The Housing Fellowship = I I Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA) = 10 Lynch Rentals = 10 Page 6 Iowa City Housing Authority Public Housing Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities. The Federal Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development (HUD) distributes fed- eral subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), which owns and man- ages the housing. The City of Iowa City owns eighty-one (81) public housing units; the ICHA serves as the landlord and rents these units to eligible tenants. They are low- density units scattered throughout Iowa City and were constructed to conform and blend into the existing neighborhood architecture. Unit type Number of units: Single Family 33 Duplex/Zero Lot 36 Multi-Family 8 Town House 4 Public Housing Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City: • The 81 Public Housing units represent I/2 of I% of the total number of rental units in the City of Iowa City. • Total CY07 rental income from our Public Housing properties = $169,407. • Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) paid to the Johnson County Assessor for the Public Housing properties in FY07 = $12,000. • In CY07, the Housing Authority paid approximately $300,000 to private sector Iowa City contractors for the capital improvement, general mainte- nance, and repair of the Public Housing properties. Page 7 Annual Report - 2008 Promoting Self-Sufficiency The lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing undermines quality education, public health, and economic growth. Affordable housing is a contribut- ing factor to stabilizing families. Stable families are better equipped to take advantage of educational opportunities. Opportunities for and access to ad- vanced education and training increases employabil- ity. Sustainable employment offers opportunities to attain self-sufficiency. Economic self-sufficiency leads to a better society and strengthens the "sense of community." Through our Self-Sufficiency programs, the Housing Authority is helping low income families bridge the economic gap by building assets, improving employ- ment opportunities, and transitioning from renters of units to owners of homes. The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promotes self-sufficiency and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to in- crease their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program. Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency (ROSS): A grant-funded program that provided participants with resources to improve their employ- ment skills through job coaching and educational opportunities. The program also linked clients to resources to meet such needs as child care, transportation, education and job training opportunities, employment, money management and other similar needs necessary to achieve economic independence and self- sufficiency. The ROSS program officially ended on August 31, 2007. The Housing Authority continues to monitor grant opportunities to replace the services funded through the ROSS program. Current FSS Enrollment Data: • Total FSS participants = 128 • Participants with an escrow savings account = 87 (68%) • Average monthly escrow savings deposit (participants with an escrow balance) _ $170 • Average escrow savings account balance (participants with an escrow balance) _ $2,476 • Highest escrow savings account balance = $16,899 Page 8 Iowa City Housing Authority Promoting Self-Sufficiency (Continued) Workshop Accreditations: • "A Framework for Understanding Poverty -Bridges out of Poverty": Na- tional Association of Social Workers Continuing Education (NASW CE) Approved. • "Money Smart": Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC). FY2007 FSS/ROSS Services or Activities and Outcomes • 130 families participated in FSS/ROSS; 84 of these families increased their earned income. • 15 families completed their FSS Contracts of Participation: ~ 15 Eliminated cash Welfare Assistance; ~ 10 moved to non-subsidized rental housing. • 16 persons enrolled in a Generalized Education Degree (GED) program: 8 obtained a GED. • 80 persons participated in educational development; 12 received certifica- tions from post-secondary schools. • 10 persons completed post-secondary classes: ~ 7 obtained an Associates Degree; ~ 3 obtained a Bachelor's Degree; ~ 15 earned income greater than 50% of their previous annual in- come; ~ 15 moved to non-subsidized rental housing. • 50 persons enrolled in Financial Management Counseling; 20 improved their credit scores. • 70 persons received Employment Counseling; 40 were placed in employ- ment: ~ 40 remained employed for 6 months; ~ 25 remained employed for I year; ~ 10 were employed part-time; ~ 30 were employed full-time. • 70 persons enrolled in Credit Repair Counseling; 20 improved their credit scores. • 70 persons enrolled in Homebuyer Education; 8 purchased a home. • 15 families explored the HCV Homeownership option; 3 purchased a home. Page 9 Annual Report - 2008 HCV Homeownership Program: The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible participants in the HCV Program, including participants with portable vouchers, the option of purchasing a home with their HCV assistance rather than renting. Eligible participants for the HCV Homeownership Program must have com- pleted at minimum none- Promoting Homeownership year lease term with HCV rental assistance. HCV homeownership assistance payments may be used to purchase new or existing single-family units, condominiums, cooperatives, lofts, and/or manu- factured units within John- son County. • Twenty-eight (28) HCV Vouchers were used to purchase Tenant-to-Ownership Program (TOP): The Tenant-to- funded by HUD. The Tenant to Ownership Program offers opportu- income families to purchase single-family homes owned by the Hous- • Twenty-six (26) homes sold and nine (9) resold since May homes since January 2003; Ownership Program is nities for low to very low- ing Authority. 1998. Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP): The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to purchase newly constructed or newer homes. • Twelve (12) homes (four "Universal Design" homes) were built and sold since May 1999. Two (2) "Universal Design" homes are currently on the market. Four (4) "Universal Design" homes will be built in Longfellow Place for Fall 2008 ownership. Family Self-Sufficiency: Through our FSS program, many families have used their escrow savings accounts and private mortgages to attain homeownership independent of the Housing Authority programs. Fifty-eight (58) FSS graduates have moved to homeownership; forty-six (46) independent of the Housing Authority Homeownership programs and twelve (12) participated in Housing Authority Homeownership programs. Since 1998, one hundred and twelve (I 12) families became homeowners through their participation in the four (4) Iowa City Housing Authority Homeownership programs. The demographic characteristics of the households receiving a combination of financing from private lenders and the Iowa City Housing Authority are: • White = 56% • African-American = 3 I • Disabled = 27% • Hispanic = 12% • Asian = 2% Page 10 Iowa City Housing Authority Promoting Homeownership (Continued) Page I I Annual Report - 2008 Family Characteristics ICHA Participant Characteristics. Definition of Participant (participant family): A person or family that has been admitted to the Iowa City Housing Authority's HCV or Public Housing program and is currently assisted in the program. Head of Household Characteristics. Total Families = 1,345 as reported to HUD: October I, 2006-January 31, 2008.(Totals do not add up to 100% because individuals can be counted in multiple categories): • Elderly, Disabled, Working • White Head of Household • Elderly and/or Disabled • Disabled • With Minor Children • I person households • Female Head of Household with Children • Working • African American Head of Household • Disabled and/or Elderly and Working • Elderly = 1,157 = 847 = 820 = 673 = 659 = 632 = 605 = 578 = 484 = 350 (26%) = 161 (12%) r1 (86%) (63% ) (61%) (50%) (49%) (47%) (45%) (43%) (36%) Income Sources (All Family Members: Families Have Multiple Sources of Income): • Social Security (SS)/Supplemental Security (SSI) = 59% • Employment = 43% • Family Investment Program (FIP/Welfare) = 14% • With any Other Income = 19%* • With FIP/Welfare as Sole Source of Income = 4% * Child Support, Self-Employment, Unemployment Insurance, Other Non-Wage Sources. Page 12 Iowa City Housing Authority Family Characteristics and Working Families Currently assisted families (Length of Par- ticipation) • Less than lyear = 512 (38%) • Ito 2 years = 118 (9%) • 2 to 5 years = 310 (23%) • 5 to 10 years = 272 (20%) • 10 to 20 years = 116 (9%) • Over 20 years = 14 (I %) Where did they live prior to admission (Participants as of 2/28/2008)? • Johnson County, Iowa = 1,017 (74%) • All Other State of Iowa Counties = 139 (10%) • State of Illinois = 167 (12%) • All Other States = 47 (03%) Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) information: • Total ICCSD Enrollment K-12 = 11,718 • Total ICCSD Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (25.8% of total) = 3,023 • Total ICHA Children K-12 Age = 1,063 • Total ICHA Children Eligible for Free/Reduced = 1,034 Businesses employing 10+ Housing Authority Participants. • Reach For Your Potential 33 • Hy-Vee 31 • Iowa City Community School District 25 • Team Staffing 22 • Durham School Services 17 • Employment System 16 • Wal-Mart 15 • ACT 14 • McDonald's 12 • Mercy Hospital 10 Page 13 Annual Report - 2008 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List February 28, 2008 # of families % of total families Waiting List total 2,934 Extremely Low Income <=30% AMI 2,720 93% Very Low Income 204 7% Low Income 6 .20% Families with Children 2,066 70% Elderly Families 59 2% Families with Disabilities 521 18% Race/ethnicity-Black 2,206 75% Race/ethnicity-White 615 21 Race/ethnicity-Asian 12 < I Race/ethnicity-All Other 29 I Characteristics by Bedroom 0 BR 443 15% I B R 898 31 2 BR 988 34% 3 BR 490 17% 4 BR 98 3% 5+ BR 15 <I% Applicant (applicant family): A person or family that has applied for admis- sion to the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Public Housing program but is not yet a participant in the program. Eli ibilit or housing broQrams is not established until Abblicants reach the tob of the waiting list and their Preliminary Abblications for Assistance are processed. Page 14 Iowa City Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List February 28, 2008 # of families % of total families Waiting List total 1,906 Extremely Low Income <=30% AMI 1,772 93% Very Low Income >30% but <=50% AMI 122 6% Low Income >50% but <80% AMI 7 < I Families with Children 1,231 65% Elderly Families 55 3% Families with Disabilities 469 25% Race/ethnicity-Black 1,348 71 Race/ethnicity-White 488 26% Race/ethnicity-Asian 10 < I Race/ethnicity-All Other 25 I Characteristics by Bedroom Size IBR 693 36% 2 BR 856 45% 3 BR 272 14% 4 BR 84 4% 5+ BR I <I% Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) waiting list geographic distribution: HCV-ICHA Jurisdiction = 30% (884 families) HCV-Outside ICHA Jurisdiction = 70% (2,053 families) Public Housing-ICHA Jurisdiction = 37% (704 families) Public Housing-Outside ICHA Jurisdiction = 63% (1,202 families) Page 15 Annual Report - 2008 Program Coordinating Committee - 2008 Advisory Board for the Iowa City Housing Authorities' Self-Sufficiency Programs: Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Resident Opportunity &Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) PCC Mission Statement: To ensure wide access o f supportive services that enable families to achieve commitments o f public and private resources. • • • • • • • Amy Correia, Social Services Director, Johnson County. Jon Weih, Student Life Director, Kirkwood Community College. Karla Fay, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank. Laz Pittman, Attorney, INS Immigration. Cindy Lynch, Iowa State Bank Home Loan Center. Linda Severson, Human Services Planning, JCCOG. Hanan Abdelgadir, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Judith Siebert, Cornell College & Back on Track Solutions. Ladiester LaMaster, Horace Mann Elementary Family Resource Center. Lynette Jacoby, United Action for Youth Perla Flores, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. Shannon Hammen, Roosevelt Elementary Family Resource Center. Steve Federspiel, Liberty Bank. Jane Kennedy, Family Support Specialist, Four Oaks. Bruce Teague, CEO, Caring Hands & More. self-su~ciency by securing Page 16 Iowa City Housing Authority Partners and Community Collaborations • University of Iowa School of Social Work. • Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC). • Montessori School. • Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa. • Farmers & Merchants Bank. • Habitat for Humanity. • Iowa Women's Foundation. • Iowa City Junior Service League. • STAR Program. • Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. • Liberty Bank. • Iowa City Area Association of Realtors. • Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). • Iowa State Bank. • Foster Grandparents Program. • The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC). • "Good Neighbors-Strong Neighborhoods". • Reclaiming Roots. • City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation • City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services Current Homeownership Programs Lender List: • Iowa State Bank • Liberty Bank • West Bank • Countrywide Home Loans • Cornerstone Mortgage • Freedom Security • American Bank & Trust • Hills Bank • University of Iowa Credit Union • Farmers & Merchants Bank • Habitat for Humanity • U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Page 17 Annual Report - 2008 Executive Summary Legislation to reform the "Section 8" Housing Choice Voucher Program passed the United States House of Representatives in July 2007, by a vote of 333-83. A companion to the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA) is now being considered by the United States Senate. Highlights of the legislation include: • Consistent with the last two appropriation acts, Housing Authori- are based on actual leasing and costs in the last completed calen- are adjusted by HUD's formula annual adjustment factors. • Housing Authorities' administrative fees will again be based on the the Calendar Year vs. a prorated fee structure based on each of the total fees earned in 2003. ties' annual appropriations dar year. Appropriations number of units leased in Housing Authority's share • The legislation directs HUD to set Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for smaller communities, rather than vast metropolitan areas, to ensure that voucher pay- ment standards accurately reflect local market conditions. • Families' portability rights remain, but the financing of "portability" moves changes. "Receiving" Housing Authorities are required to "absorb" the vouchers of families moving to that community. Housing Authorities that incur addi- tional subsidy costs due to portability would receive additional funds. After the voucher is absorbed, the initial Housing Authority would be able to reissue the voucher to a family on their waiting list. • Changes the funding policy to provide additional funds to Housing Authorities related to costs of Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) escrow savings accounts. Currently, the costs are taken from the Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) budget. • Administrative fees for FSS Coordinators would be distributed by formula rather than through a competition in which HUD can change the criteria annually, as has occurred in recent years. • Homeownership assistance for families that are not elderly or disabled is limited to 10-15 years, depending on the term of the mort- gage. • Housing Authorities may use funds to assist a participating family to meet downpayment costs. On average, the maximum would not exceed $7,000 in 2007, and would be less for families with higher than average incomes. • Families that voluntarily enter into FSS contracts are required to work in order to receive their escrow savings. Otherwise, work requirements are not permitted, unless a Housing Authority is in the Moving to Work Demonstration and HUD approved the policy change. The House rejected an amendment to impose 20-hour work requirements after 7 years by a vote of 197-222. • Time limits are not permitted for rental assistance, unless a Housing Authority is in the Moving to Work Demonstration and HUD approved this policy change. The Iowa City Housing Authority once again achieved "High Performer" status for both the HCV and Public Housing programs. In 2007, the Housing Authority implemented HCV program changes designed to increase eligible families' ability to more quickly find and lease-up suitable units. As a result, the Housing Authority maintained a 100% lease-up rate of HCV participants for the Calendar Year 2007. The utilization of HOME Funds for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) shortens our waiting list for residents in our jurisdiction. Lever- aging these funds to serve more families provides the Housing Authority with the opportunity to maximize the amount of HCV funds we receive from HUD. Regarding the placement of a police officer in a Public Housing unit, anecdotal comments from Public Housing tenants in the Whispering Prairie/Whispering Meadow neighborhood suggest the placement has had a calming effect on the neighborhood. Tenants also report that the officer has served as a valuable resource to the neighborhood, especially in the area of improved communications with the Iowa City Police Department. In July 2008, we will run a comparative analysis of 2007 and 2008 crime statistics in the neighborhood. On a lighter note, the Housing Authority is contemplating changing our logo. We would like to highlight the continuum of services we pro- vide -housing assistance, self-sufficiency, homeownership! Kay Irelan of Planning & Community Development designed the following draft logo and letterhead: Page 18 Iowa City Housing Authority Executive Summary (Continued) ~~hO115111~ dllthOrl~ 410 e ivashington street. iowacity. ioiva. 52240.1826 CQmmunlty IeadeC for affardahle housing, family self Sufficiency. home~~nershipopporiunities Page 19 Annual Report - 2008 Housing Authority Budget Balance Summary as reported in the City of Iowa City Financial Plan For 2009 - 201 I All funding received by the Iowa City Housing Authority from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocated on a Calendar Year basis. The Housing Authority's Calendar Year funding overlaps with the City of Iowa City's Fiscal Year Financial Plan and creates carry-over funding. This carry- over funding creates the appearance of a larger surplus of restricted HUD reserve funds than what actually exists. Following is a description of the Housing Authority Budget Bal- ante as reported in Under Section 9(3) of the Housing Act of 1937, Public Housing Operating Funds are available to the Iowa City Housing Authority for the operation and management of public housing this would include but not limited to maintaining and ensuring efficient management and operation, routine preventative maintenance, anticrime and anti-drug activities, providing adequate security for public housing residents, activities related to the provision of services to residents, activities to provide for management and participation in the management and policy making of public housing by public housing residents, the costs of insurance, the energy costs associated with public housing units. Public Housing Operating cash is only available for the use and benefit of the public housing units and residents. the City of Iowa City Financial Plan for 2009 - 201 I. The uses of the cash sources are based on relevant HUD notices and signed agreements between the Housing Author- ity and HUD. Public Housing Operations (FY2007 Balance = $1,709,390) ~~ Housing Authority Vouchers (FY2007 Balance = $2,029,208) Starting January 31, 2004, the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Congress, through the approval of the An- nual Appropriations Act, restricted the use of administrative fee income to activities related to Section 8 tenant-based rental assistance and re- lated development activities (PIH Notice 2008-15). The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) cash represents unexpended HAP funding received from HUD. The HAP cash has been accumulated excess cash since approximately fiscal year 2005 when HUD changed its funding policy. Prior to this period, the Iowa City Housing Authority would prepare a year end settlement and any ex- cess HAP funding would be returned to HUD. The calendar year HAP allocation serves 1,214 families. Housing Authority Capitol Fund Grants (FY2007 Balance = $0) HUD provides funds to the Iowa City Housing Authority to improve the physical condition, upgrade the management and operation, and carry out other activities for Public Housing developments. The Capital Funds provided by HUD to the Iowa City Housing Authority are calculated by an established Capital Fund formula. Public Housing Resident Opportunity for Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Grants (FY2007 Balance = $0) A HUD grant-funded program that provided participants with resources to improve their employment skills through job coaching and edu- cational opportunities. The program also linked clients to resources to meet such needs as child care, transportation, education and job training opportunities, employment, money management and other similar needs necessary to achieve economic independence and self- sufficiency. Housing Authority Tenant-to-Owner Program (FY2007 Balance = $1,317,457) On September 3, 1993, the Iowa City Housing Authority entered into a Section 5(h) Agreement with HUD. The purpose of this program is to Page 20 Iowa City Housing Authority Housing Authority Budget Balance Summary as reported in the City of Iowa City Financial Plan For 2009 - 201 I (continued) create affordable home ownership opportunities throughout Iowa City. This agreement authorizes the Iowa City Housing Authority to sell Pub- lic Housing units and use the sales proceeds to construct or purchase homes for rehabilitation to continue the cycle. To ensure affordability, the Iowa City Housing Authority provides a second mortgage for the homeowners. Public Housing Low Density Development FY2007 Balance = $796,724) On October 25, 1995, the Iowa City Housing Authority received approval from HUD for the sale of 18 units at 1926/ 1946 Broadway Street. Per the approved plan submitted to HUD, the sales proceeds are to be used for the development of 18 low density scattered site replacement units that would be more efficiently and effectively operated as lower income housing. Housing Authority TBRA/HOME Grants (FY2007 Balance $294,955) Grant funding (HOME Funds) received by the Iowa City Housing Authority through the Housing and Community Development Commission to operate a Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program. TBRA provides Housing Assistance Payments to landlords/owners of rental prop- erties on behalf of income eligible families. In FY08, the funds allowed the Housing Authority to assist sixty-four (64) more families than the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) baseline allows. "Over-leasing" allows the Housing Authority to be able to leverage more HCV funding from (HUD). Page 21 Annual Report - 2008 Housing Authority Budget Balance Summary as reported in the City of Iowa City Financial Plan For 2009 - 201 I (continued) Page 22 Iowa City Housing Authority Comparison of CalendarYear 2007 & 2008 Funding The United States Congress allocates funding and passes laws for all housing programs. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) role in the locally administered housing programs is to allocate money to the local housing authorities and to de- velop policy, regulations, and other guidance that interprets housing legislation. The Actual Funds Received for CY07 and Projected Funding for CY08: Housing Choice Voucher Program CY07 • Annual Contributions Contract = $5,991,887 • Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership Grant = $ 117,271 • Port-in Administrative Fees = $5,028 Public Housing CY07 • Rental Income = $169,407 • Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $155,093 • Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy = $214,505 • Resident Opportunities Self-Sufficiency Grant = $55,555 HOME Funds CY07 (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) _ $294,605 Fraud Recovery CY07 = $22,610 Total Housing Authority Funding CY07 = $7,024,688 Housing Choice Voucher Renewal CY08 • Annual Contributions Contract = $5,888,326 • Carryover Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) _ $470,772 • Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership Grant = $ 118,294 Public Housing CY08 • Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $143,602 • Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy = $103,490 HOME Funds CY08 (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) _ $179,823 Total Housing Authority Funding CY08 = $6,904,307 Page 23 Annual Report - 2008 '-' • usin UTH~ 4J0 E. Washington Street Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 • 1826 We provide: • Information and education, • Housing assistance, • Public and private partnership opportunities. Phone: (319) 356-5400 FAX: (319) 356-5459 Web: vvww.icgov.org/icha Page 24 Annual Report - 2009 usin LJTHORITY 410 E. Washington Skreet Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 •1826 To improve quality o f li fe, the Iowa City Housing Authority acts as a community leader for affordable housing family self-su~ciency, and homeownership opportunities. Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2009 Annual Report - 2009 Table of Contents Staff Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program Analysis of Public Housing Family Characteristics Family Characteristics and Working Families Public Housing Waiting List Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Promoting Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) FSS Program Coordinating Committee Promoting Homeownership Executive Summary Housing Authority Cash Balance Summary Comparison of funding for Calendar Years 2008 & 2009 Partnerships and Community Collaborations Pages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10-II 12 13 14-15 16-17 18 19 Page 2 Annual Report-2009 Staff Housing Assistant Housing Program Assistant Housing Program Assistant Housing Program Assistant Housing Program Assistant Housing Program Assistant Housing Program Assistant Office Manager Self-Sufficiency Programs Coordinator Public Housing/Homeownership Coordinator Housing Choice Voucher Program Coordinator Housing Administrator Kara Dooley Robin Butler Denise Kinnison Carri Fox-Rummelhart Joan Kramer Kym Stevenson Diana Huff Virginia Stroud Mary Abboud Pat MacKay Heidi Wolf Steven J. Rackis Page 3 Annual Report - 2009 Housing Choice Voucher Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development (HUD) with the intent of increas- ~~\ ~~ _ ~ ~~~~ ing affordable housing choices for low-income fami- `f~{ )i ~~ lies, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Fami- lies with a HCV voucher choose and lease safe, de- ~~~ ~~~1~~ cent, and affordable privately owned rental housing. ~ Total number of available HCV vouchers = 1,213. HCV Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City: • For CY08, the Housing Choice Voucher program paid approximately $3,900,000 in Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to landlords/owners of rental properties in the City of Iowa City. • An additional $1,600,000 was paid to all other landlord/owners of rental properties participating in our HCV program (i.e. North Liberty, Coralville). It is our partner landlords/owners that allow the Housing Authority to fulfill its mission of increasing affordable housing choices for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and low-income working families. Following are the landlords/owners with 10 or more HAP contracts with the Housing Authority: The Housing Fellowship (including Whispering Garden, Saratoga Springs) = 68 Town and Campus = 45 Dolphin International = 37 Villa Garden Apartments = 27 Riverview Property of Johnson County = 25 Penningroth Apartments = 23 Regency Heights (I O 10 Building) = 23 Systems Unlimited = 23 The Hampton at Coral Ridge = 21 KSA Investments = 19 Regency Heights (1060 Building) = 19 Walden Ridge Townhouses = 19 Rundell Investments = 17 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) = 16 Lexington = 16 Melrose Ridge = 16 Penn Oaks = 16 Citizen Building Ltd. Partnership = 15 Lynch Rentals = 15 Emerson Point Ltd. Partnership = 14 Concord Terrace = 13 Eastern Iowa Properties = 13 Liberty Housing, LLC = I I Savannah Village = I I S&M East LLC = I I Mark IV Investors = 10 Page 4 Annual Report-2009 Public Housing Public housing was established to provide affordable, decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) distributes federal subsidies to the Iowa City Housing Au- thority (ICHA), which owns and manages the housing. The City of Iowa City owns eighty-one (81) public housing units; the ICHA serves as the landlord and rents these units to eligible tenants. They are low- density units scattered throughout Iowa City and were constructed to conform and blend into the existing neighborhood architecture. Unit type: Number of units: Single Family 33 Duplex/Zero Lot 36 Multi-Family 8 Town House 4 Public Housing Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City: • The 81 Public Housing units represent I/2 of I% of the total number of rental units in the City of Iowa City. • Total CY08 rental income from our Public Housing properties = $169,407. • Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) paid to the Johnson County Assessor for the Public Housing properties in FY08 = $12,000. • In CY08, the Housing Authority paid approximately $300,000 to private sector Iowa City contractors for the capital improvement, general mainte- nance, and repair of the Public Housing properties. Page 5 Annual Report - 2009 Family Characteristics ICHA Participant Characteris- tics. Definition of Participant (participant family): A person or family that has been admitted to the Iowa City Housing Authority's HCV or Public Housing program and is currently assisted in the program. .1 Head of Household Charac- teristics. Total Families = 1,263 as reported to HUD: November I, 2007-February 28, 2009. (Totals do not add up to 100% because individuals can be counted in multiple categories): • Elderly, Disabled, Working = 1,149 (91%) • White Head of Household = 834 (66% ) • Elderly and/or Disabled = 834 (66%) • Disabled = 657 (52%) • I person households = 632 (50%) • Working = 543 (43%) • With Minor Children = 594 (47%) • Female Head of Household with Children = 518 (41%) • African American Head of Household = 417 (33%) • Disabled and/or Elderly and Working = 350 (26%) • Elderly = 177 (14%) Income Sources (All Family Members: Families Have Multiple Sources o f Income): • Social Security (SS)/Supplemental Security (SSI) = 61 • Employment = 43% • Family Investment Program (FIP/Welfare) = 9% • With any Other Income = 19%* • With FIP/Welfare as Sole Source of Income = 3% * Child Support, Self-Employment, Unemployment Insurance, Other Non-Wage Sources. Page 6 Annual Report-2009 Family Characteristics and Working Families Currently assisted families (Length of Par- ticipation) • Less than lyear = 379 (30%) • Ito 2 years = 278 (22%) • 2 to 5 years = 265 (2 I %) • 5 to 10 years = 152 (I 2%) • I 0 to 20 years = 177 (14%) • Over 20 years = 13 (I %) Where did families live prior to admission (Participants as of 2/28/2009)? • Johnson County, Iowa = 935 (74%) • All Other State of Iowa Counties = 177 (14%) • State of Illinois = 114 (9%) • All Other States = 38 (3%) Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) information: • Total ICCSD Enrollment K-12 = 11,748.7 • Total ICCSD Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (25.8% of total) = 3,03 I • Total ICHA Children K-12 Age = 1,031 • Total ICHA Children Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch = 917 Businesses employing 12+ Housing Authority Participants: • Goodwill Industries of the Heartland 65 • Own Business/Self-Employed 42 • University of Iowa 42 • Reach For Your Potential 32 • Iowa City Community School District 26 • Wal-Mart 21 • Durham School Services 18 • Employment System 17 • Staff Management 17 • Hy-Vee 16 • McDonald's 14 • Systems Unlimited 12 Page 7 Annual Report - 2009 Public Housing Waiting List February 28, 2009 # of families % of total families Waiting List total 1,848 Extremely Low Income <=30% AMI 1,686 91 Very Low Income >30% but <=50% AMI 153 8% Low Income >50% but <80% AMI 5 .3% Families with Children 1,179 64% Elderly Families 66 4% Families with Disabilities 483 26% Race/ethnicity-Black 1,265 68% Race/ethnicity-White 521 28% Race/ethnicity-Asian 15 < I Race/ethnicity-All Other 21 I Characteristics by Bedroom Size 0- I BR 655 4 I 2 BR 723 39% 3 BR 265 14% 4 BR 93 5% 5+ BR 3 <I% Applicant (applicant family): A person or family that has applied for admis- sion to the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Public Housing programs but is not yet a participant. Elieibility_for housing~ro- grams is not established until Abblicants reach the tob of the waiting list and their Preliminary Abblications for Assistance are processed. Page 8 Annual Report-2009 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List February 28, 2009 # of families % of total families Waiting List total 3,004 Extremely Low Income <=30% AMI 2,744 91 Very Low Income >30% but <=50% AMI 236 8% Low Income >50% but <80% AMI I I < I Families with Children 2,055 68% Elderly Families 91 3% Families with Disabilities 614 20% Race/ethnicity-Black 2,240 75% Race/ethnicity-White 677 23% Race/ethnicity-Asian 14 < I Race/ethnicity-All Other 26 < I Characteristics by Bedroom Size 0- I BR 1,387 46% 2 BR 989 33% 3 BR 501 17% 4 BR 106 4% 5+ BR 17 <I% Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) waiting list geographic distribution: HCV-ICHA Jurisdiction = 29% (872 families) HCV-Outside ICHA Jurisdiction = 71 % (2, 132 families) Public Housing-ICHA Jurisdiction = 42% (773 families) Public Housing-Outside ICHA Jurisdiction = 58% (1,075 families) Page 9 Annual Report - 2009 Promoting Self-Sufficiency The lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing undermines quality education, public health, and economic growth. Affordable housing is a contribut- ing factor to stabilizing families. Stable families are better equipped to take advantage of educational opportunities. Opportunities for and access to ad- vanced education and training increases employabil- ity. Sustainable employment offers opportunities to attain self-sufficiency. Economic self-sufficiency leads to a better society and strengthens the "sense of community." Through our Self-Sufficiency programs, the Housing Authority is helping low income families bridge the economic gap by building assets, improving employ- ment opportunities, and transitioning from renters of units to owners of homes. The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promotes self-sufficiency and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to in- crease their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program. Current FSS Enrollment Data: • Total FSS participants = 128 • Participants with an escrow savings account = 87 (68%) • Average monthly escrow savings deposit (participants with an escrow balance) _ $170 • Average escrow savings account balance (participants with an escrow balance) _ $2,476 • Highest escrow savings account balance = $16,899 Workshop Accreditations: • "A Framework for Understanding Poverty -Bridges out of Poverty": Na- tional Association of Social Workers Continuing Education (NASW CE) Approved. • "Money Smart": Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC). FSS Workshops Conducted: • Spring 2008: "Are You Getting Ahead, Or Just Getting By" ? • February 2009: "Show Me The Money". Collaborated with Credit Counsel- ing Services. Page 10 Annual Report-2009 Promoting Self-Sufficiency (Continued) Homebuyer Education Classes Conducted in Partnership with the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors: • October 2008 • March 2009 F55 Homeownership: Through our FSS program, many families have used their escrow savings accounts and private mortgages to attain homeownership independent of the Housing Authority programs. Fifty-eight (58) FSS gradu- ates have moved to homeownership; forty-six (46) independent of the Hous- ing Authority Homeownership programs and twelve (12) participated in Hous- ing Authority Homeownership programs. Since 1998, one hundred and twelve (I 12) families became homeown- ers through their participation in the four (4) Iowa City Housing Au- thority Homeownership programs. Page I I Annual Report - 2009 Program Coordinating Committee - 2009 Advisory Board for the Iowa City Housing Authorities' Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS). • Amy Correia, Social Services Direc- tor, Johnson County. • Jon Weih, Student Life Director, Kirk- wood Community College. • Karla Fay, Farmers & Merchants Sav- ings Bank. • Laz Pittman, Attorney, INS Immigration. • Cindy Lynch, Iowa State Bank Home Loan Center. • Linda Severson, Human Services Planning, JCCOG. • Hanan Abdelgadir, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. • Judith Siebert, Cornell College & Back on Track Solutions. • Ladiester LaMaster, Horace Mann Elementary Family Resource Center. • Lynette Jacoby, United Action for Youth • Perla Flores, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County. • Shannon Hammen, Roosevelt Elementary Family Resource Center. • Steve Federspiel, Liberty Bank. • Jane Kennedy, Family Support Specialist, Four Oaks. • Bruce Teague, CEO, Caring Hands & More. • Heidi Cuda, Mid-Eastern Iowa Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA). • Roger Goedken, Goodwill of the Heartland. • Jessica Greying, Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. • Ray Truitt, Iowa Workforce Development. • Mary Ann Pedde, Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP). • Angie Blanchard-Manning, Children of Promise Mentoring Program. • LaTasha Massey, Community Projects Specialist, Johnson County. • Anthony Moore, Public Housing Tenant. • Judith Bryant, HCV Program Participant. Page 12 Annual Report - 2009 Promoting Homeownership HCV Homeownership Pro- gram: Eligible participants have the option of purchasing a home with their HCV assistance rather than renting. • Thirty-two (32) HCV Vouchers were used to purchase homes since January 2003; Twenty-two (22) HCV Vouchers are currently active. Tenant-to-Ownership Pro- gram (TOP): The Tenant-to-Ownership Program is funded by HUD. The TOP program offers opportunities for low to very low-income families to pur- chase single-family homes owned by the Housing Authority. • Twenty-six (26) homes sold and nine (9) resold since May 1998. Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP): The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to pur- chase newly constructed or newer homes. • Thirteen (13) homes (five "Universal Design" homes) were built and sold since May 1999. Five (5) "Universal Design" homes are currently on the market. Four (4) additional TOP/ADHOP homes are available through resale. Down Payment Assistance Program -Grant Award $ 187,500: Funded with Fiscal Year 2009 HOME funds. First-Time homebuyers with a household income of <80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) may be eligible for a forgivable loan for down payment assistance. At the date of this publication: • 10 families purchased homes; Funds expended = $97,400 • 6 families with purchases pending; Funds obligated = $60,000 • Remaining available funds = $30,100 • Families with household income 60-80% of AMI = 10 • Families with household income <60% of AMI = 6 Page 13 Annual Report - 2009 Executive Summary LEVERAGING FUNDS and NEW INITIATIVES: State of Iowa Tenant Based Rental Assistance (STBRA) - Total Budget Authority = $270,400: In August 2007, The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) and the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) partnered in a grant application requesting State of Iowa HOME funds to operate a Tenant Based Rental Assistance program. The HTFJC serves as the Administrative Entity for the grant and the ICHA deter- mines eligibility and enters into Housing Assistance Payment contracts with land- lords. Johnson County agencies (e.g., Community Mental Health, STAR Program, Elder Services, etc.) make referrals for applicants based on the following eligibil- ity criteria: I. Applicants must meet income guidelines (at or below 60% of the area me- dian household income) and provide written income verification. 2. Applicants must be elderly, frail elderly or disabled and provide written verification of their age/disability. 3. Applicants must currently have housing that will accept the STBRA and Housing Choice Voucher or be in the process of seeking such housing. 4. Applicants must either already be on the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list or apply for the waiting list as part of the application process for this STBRA program. American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) - Total Grant Award = $191,853: The Federal Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has agreed to provide ARRA assistance for the purpose of assisting the ICHA in carrying out Public Housing program capital and management activities. These funds will sup- plement our existing Capital Fund Grants. These funds must be used for Public Housing Capital projects only. The Housing Authority intends to prioritize these to maximize the energy efficiency of our Public Housing units and reduce the en- ergy costs of our tenants. Page 14 Annual Report-2009 Executive Summary (Continued) Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Hous- ing program (HUD-VASH) -Annual Budget Authority = $ 160,520: This initiative combines HUD rental voucher assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by Veterans Administration (VA) at its medical centers and in the community. The ICHA is partnering with the Iowa City VA Medical Center to administer the housing assistance portion of the HUD-VASH pilot program. Ongoing VA case management, health and other supportive services will be made available to homeless veterans through the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The funding for the HUD-VASH awarded to the ICHA will support up to 35 rental vouchers to assist homeless veterans. Housing Counseling Assistance Program -Grant Amount = $48,750: The Iowa City Housing Authority applied for and received grant funding in the amount of $55,384 from the Iowa Home Ownership Education Project (IHOEP) to create a Housing Counseling Assistance Program. This program supplements the existing Homebuyer Education Program operated in partner- ship with the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors. The objectives of the program are to expand homeownership opportunities, improve access to affordable housing and preserve homeownership. These pro- grams will result in participants becoming better informed and educated first- time homebuyers. Participating lenders have commented that it is obvious which homebuyers have participated because they are prepared and knowledgeable, from the loan application to the home closing. The primary goal is to provide information regarding the "pros & cons" of homeownership, various loan prod- ucts, fair lending/housing laws, how to identify and avoid "predatory lending" and the importance of a fair home appraisal. Calendar Year End Report: The ICHA achieved "High Performer" status for both the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs. The ICHA attained ayear-end lease-up rate of 98% for both the HCV program and Public Housing programs. Page 15 Annual Report - 2009 Housing Authority Cash Balance Summary as reported in the FY2008 Audited Financial Submission to HUD. The uses of the cash sources are based on relevant HUD notices and signed agreements between the Housing Au- thority and HUD. ,j' Public Housing Operations (FY2008 Balance = $ I ,955,72 I ) Under Section 9(3) of the Housing Act of 1937, Public Housing Operating Funds are available to the Iowa City Housing Authority for the operation and management of public hous- ing. Public Housing Operating cash is only available for the use and benefit of the public housing units and residents. Housing Authority Vouchers (FY2008 Balance = $1,328,567) Starting January 31, 2004, the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment (HUD), and Congress, through the approval of the Annual Appropriations Act, restricted the use of administrative fee income to activities related to Section 8 tenant-based rental assistance and related development activities (PIH Notice 2008- 15). The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) cash represents unexpended HAP funding received from HUD. Housing Authority Capitol Fund Grants (FY2008 Balance = $0) HUD provides funds to the Iowa City Housing Authority to improve the physi- cal condition, upgrade the management and operation, and carry out other ac- tivities for Public Housing developments. Capital Funds are calculated and allo- cated by an established Capital Fund formula. Housing Authority Tenant-to-Owner Program/Affordable Dream Homeownership Program (TOP/ADHOP) (FY2008 Balance = $895,498) On September 3, 1993, the Iowa City Housing Authority entered into a Section 5 (h) Agreement with HUD. The purpose of this program is to create affordable home ownership opportunities throughout Iowa City. This agreement authorizes the Iowa City Housing Authority to sell Public Housing units and use the sales pro- Page 16 Annual Report-2009 Housing Authority Cash Balance Summary as reported in the FY2008 Audited Financial Submission to HUD (continued). ceeds to construct or purchase homes for rehabilitation to continue the cycle. To ensure affordability, the Iowa City Housing Authority provides a second mortgage for the homeowners. Public Housing Low Density Development (FY2008 Balance = $825,902) On October 25, 1995, the Iowa City Housing Authority received approval from HUD for the sale of 18 units at 1926/ 1946 Broadway Street. Per the approved plan submitted to HUD, the sales proceeds are to be used for the development of 18 low density scattered site replacement units that would be more efficiently and effectively operated as lower income housing. Housing Authority TBRA/HOME Grants (FY2008 Balance $0) Grant funding (HOME Funds) received by the Iowa City Housing Authority through the Housing and Community Development Commission to operate a Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program. TBRA provides Housing Assistance Payments to landlords/owners of rental properties on behalf of income eligible families. "Over-leasing" above our HCV baseline allows the Housing Authority to lever- age more HCV funding from (HUD). Page 17 Annual Report-2009 Comparison of CalendarYear 2008 & 2009 Funding The United States Congress allocates funding and passes laws for all housing programs. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) role in the locally administered housing programs is to allocate money to the local housing authorities and to develop policy, regulations, and other guid- ance that interprets housing legislation. The Actual Funds Received for CY08 and Projected Funding for CY09 (actual funding for CY09 sched- uled for release on May I, 2009): Housing Choice Voucher Program CY08 • Annual Contributions Contract = $5,964,238 • Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership Grant = $ 118,294 • Port-in Administrative Fees = $9,93 I Public Housing CY08 • Rental Income = $169,407 • Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $151,567 • Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy = $208,826 HOME Funds CY08(Tenant Based Rental Assistance) _ $200,000 Fraud Recovery CY08 = $22, 169 Total Housing Authority Funding CY08 = $6.844.432 Housing Choice Voucher Renewal CY09 (Projected • Annual Contributions Contract = $6,102,648 • Carryover Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) _ $143,395 • Self-Sufficiency/Homeownership Grant = $ 119,322 Public Housing CY09 • Annual Capital Funds Program (CFP) _ $162,000 • Disaster Capital Funds (608 Eastmoor) _ $56,726 • American Recovery & Reinvestment Act = $191,853 • Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy = $217,490 HOME Funds CY09(Tenant Based Rental Assistance) _ $170,000 Total Housing Authority Funding CY09 = $7,163,434 Page 18 Annual Report-2009 Partnerships and Community Collaborations • • • • • • • • • University of Iowa School of Social Work. Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC). Montessori School. Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa. Farmers & Merchants Bank. Habitat for Humanity. Iowa Women's Foundation. Iowa City Junior Service League. STAR Program. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. Liberty Bank. Iowa City Area Association of Realtors. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP). Iowa State Bank. Foster Grandparents Program. The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC). "Good Neighbors-Strong Neighborhoods". Reclaiming Roots. City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation. City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services. Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP). Current Homeownership Programs Lender List: • Iowa State Bank • Liberty Bank • West Bank • Farmers & Merchants Bank • Cornerstone Mortgage • Freedom Security • U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) • American Bank & Trust • Hills Bank • Countrywide Home Loans • UI Community Credit Union • Habitat for Humanity • Residential Mortgage Network Page 19 Annual Report - 2009 '-' • usin UTH~ 4J0 E. Washington Street Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 • 1826 We provide: • Information and education, • Housing assistance, • Public and private partnership opportunities. Phone: (319) 356-5400 FAX: (319) 356-5459 Web: vvww.icgov.org/icha Page 20 Iowa City Housing Authority [~-. '-' • usin UTH~ 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 •1826 Phone: (319) 356-5400 FAX: (319) 356-5459 Web: www.icgov.org/icha Date: 12/8/2006 Who We Are & What We Do PHONE: 319-356-5400 FAX: 319-356-5459 TDD: 319-356-5404 INTERNET ADDRESS: www.icgov.org/icha Monday -Friday 9:OOam - S:OOpm Iowa City Housing Authority Staff List Housing Assistant Jennifer Greenleaf Housing Program Assistant Robin Butler Housing Program Assistant Denise Kinnison Housing Program Assistant Carri Fox-Rummelhart Housing Program Assistant Stephanie Hubler Housing Program Assistant Kym Stevenson Housing Program Assistant Diana Huff Office Manager Virginia Stroud Self-Sufficiency Programs Mary Copper Coordinator Public Housing/Homeownership Deb Briggs Coordinator Housing Choice Voucher Program Heidi Wolf Coordinator Housing Administrator Steven J. Rackis Page 2 Iowa City Housing Authority The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA): A division of the City of Iowa City, administers and manages federally funded Section 8 and Public Housing programs. The ICHA covers an area which encompasses Johnson County and half of Iowa and Washington counties. Funding is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment (HUD). Established in 1969, the ICHA serves over 1,200 families a year. Participants qualify based on income guidelines. Of the program participants, approximately 50% are disabled or elderly. The ICHA has managed Public Housing units since 1981. Section 8 The Section 8 program provides long-term rental assistance. Under this program, assistance follows the client to any eli- gible rental unit; however, clients are responsible for finding their own rental unit. Section 8 does not offer immediate as- sistance. For immediate housing contact the Shelter House at 319-351-0326. Public Housing (effective August, 2006) Under Public Housing, assistance is unit specific. The City of Iowa City owns 81 public housing units; the ICHA serves as the landlord. CHANGE OF ADDRESS It is essential that the ICHA is notified in writing of any change of address. Names will be removed from the waiting list if any correspondence is returned. Page 3 Iowa City Housing Authority LOCAL PREFERENCE (11/28/2006) If there is a waiting list for Section 8, persons who have a local preference at the time of application and at the date of eligibility will have preference. Third party verification of local preference status is required. A local preference verifi- cation also gives a preference on the Public Housing waiting list. A local preference is defined as: The Iowa City Housing Authority will select families based on the following preference A. Displaced: Individuals or families displaced by gov- ernment action or whose dwelling has been exten- sively damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster declared or otherwise formally recognized pursuant to federal disaster relief laws. B. Families with children under the age of 18 or elderly or disabled families who are residents (have a legal domicile) in the Iowa City Housing Authority juris- diction 24 CFR 982.207(b)(1); C. Families with children under the age of 18 or elderly or disabled families who are not residents (do not have a legal domicile) in the Iowa City Housing Au- thority jurisdiction 24 CFR 982.207(b)(1); Page 4 Iowa City Housing Authority D. Families with no children under 18 years of age who are residents (have a legal domicile) in the Iowa City Housing Authority jurisdiction 24 CFR 982.207(b) (1); E. Families with no children under 18 years of age who are not residents (have a legal domicile) in the Iowa City Housing Authority jurisdiction 24 CFR 982.207 (b)(1); * * Exception may be given to the following: 1 . Families referred by the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the Family Unification Program. 2 . Families referred by the Mid Eastern Council on Chemi- cal Abuse (MECCA). 3. Public housing tenants who have resided in their Public Housing unit longer than 1 year and whose total tenant payment is higher than $499 (See Section 19 Homeown- ership). NOTE: The use of a residency preference will not have the purpose or effect of delaying or otherwise denying admission to the HCV program based on the race, color, ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, or age of any member of an ap- plicant family. Page 5 Iowa City Housing Authority IS THERE A WAITING LIST? Section 8 Depending on funding availability, there may be a Section 8 waiting list. If there is not a waiting list, there is a 30 to 180 day processing period. If there is a waiting list, the ICHA will notify the applicant in writing of the estimated wait. To find out if there is currently a waiting list for Section 8, please call the ICHA at 319-356-5400. Public Housing Public Housing maintains a waiting list. Eligible applicants who have met all the requirements will be offered a unit upon availability. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? To be eligible for Section 8 or Public Housing, a household must meet family composition and income requirements. In addition, the ICHA will conduct a criminal background check. Family Composition: (must meet one of the following) • A single person 62 years or older. • A disabled person 18 years or older who is not declared as a dependent by a parent or guardian or who is a de- pendent living in a group home or similar supervised residence (at the time applicant applies). Page 6 Iowa City Housing Authority • A household with a child or children who resides in the unit 51% of the time. (A child who is temporarily away from the home because of placement in foster care is considered a member of the family). • Two or more elderly persons or disabled persons living together, or one or more elderly or disabled persons liv- ing with one or more live-in aides. • Two or more persons related by blood, marriage, domes- tic partnership, adoption or placement by a governmental or social service agency, as defined by City of Iowa City code. • A single adult that is not part of another household. Family Income: (effective 3-08-06) To qualify for housing assistance, a household's income must be under *50% of the local median income. Priority will be given to households with income under **30% of the local median income. In Johnson County, the median in- comes according to family size are as follows. Family Size *50%Income **30%Income 1 $25,400 $15,250 2 $29,000 $17,400 3 $32,650 $19,600 4 $36,300 $21,800 5 $39,200 $23,550 6 $42,100 $25,300 7 $45,000 $27,050 8 $47,900 $28,800 (For family incomes in Iowa and Washington counties, please contact the ICHA or visit the ICHA web site at http://www.icgov. org/icha Page 7 Iowa City Housing Authority HOW TO APPLY Applicants for Section 8 and for Public Housing must com- plete an eligibility application when their name reaches the top of the waiting list. The ICHA will verify all information and conduct a criminal background check. This process takes approximately 30 to 180 days. Once a family is deemed eligible, they must attend a briefing (orientation) session. Applications are available at the ICHA. Public Housing applicants must also supply housing references. HOW MUCH WILL I PAY? If qualified for rental assistance, clients generally pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for their portion of the rent. Monthly incomes are adjusted if specific deductions apply: this could include elderly, disability, child, childcare or medical deductions. Minimum rent is $50. At the initial lease-up or any move once on the program, a client is not allowed to pay more than 40% of their monthly adjusted in- come towards their rent. The ICHA cannot pay rental assis- tance until a client's unit passes inspection and they reside in the unit. INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS NEEDED All applicants must provide the following information or documentation for all household members: • Income and assets • State-certified birth certificates • Social Security cards • Declaration of Citizenship • Photo ID (if over 18 years old.) for identification only. Page 8 Iowa City Housing Authority To improve quality of life, the Iowa City Housing Authority acts as a community leader for affordable housing family self-su~ciency, and homeownership opportunities. We provide: • Information and education, • Housing assistance, • Public and private partnership opportunities. Page 9 Iowa City Housing Authority FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM (FSS): FSS is a voluntary program open to all families receiving Section 8 or Public Housing assistance through the ICHA. This program is designed to help families become self- supportive and to move off of public assistance. When a cli- ent's portion of the rent goes up due to an increase in earned income, HUD matches the amount of the increase and the ICHA places it in an escrow savings account. When the cli- ent meets specific goals, the client receives the accumulated funds with interest. Goals must be met within five years or less. HCV HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: The HCV Homeownership program permits eligible partici- pants in the HCV Program, including participants with port- able vouchers, the option of purchasing a home with their HCV assistance rather than renting. Eligible participants for the HCV Homeownership Program must have completed at minimum aone-year lease term with HCV rental assistance. HCV homeownership assistance payments may be used to purchase new or existing single-family units, condominiums, cooperatives, lofts, and, or manufactured units within John- son County: AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (ADHOP): The Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program operated, managed and funded solely by the ICHA. It offers an oppor- tunity for income eligible families to purchase newly con- structed or newer homes. Page 10 Iowa City Housing Authority TENANT-TO-OWNERSHIP PROGRAM (TOP): The Tenant-to-Ownership Program is funded by Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Tenant to Ownership Program offers an opportunity for low to very low-income families to purchase asingle-family house owned by the ICHA. OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS HUD also provides Section 8 funds to some privately owned apartment complexes: Pheasant Ridge, USDA Rural Devel- opment (formerly Farmers Home Administration), and some elderly complexes. For more information about any of these developments a person must contact them directly. The ICHA does not maintain, manage, or administer these prop- erties. Rental assistance is based on each household's income, thus bedroom size and rent guidelines will vary from client to cli- ent. (Details will be explained during the briefing session). Page I I Iowa City Housing Characteristics by Census Tract Percent of Percent Percent of Number of Percent of Number Percent Number Occupied of Rental all all Total Number Percent of owner of owner of Units that Units that assisted occupied Occupied of rental of rental occupied occupied Assisted are are units in CT units Units units units units units units assisted assisted each tract 1 2040 6.6% 642 31.5% 1398 68.5% 38 1.9% 5.9% 3.3% 2 1570 5.1 % 1083 69.0% 487 31.0% 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4 2380 7.7% 1535 64.5% 845 35.5% 385 16.2% 25.1 % 33.5% 5 3099 10.0% 1458 47.0% 1641 53.0% 8 0.3% 0.5% 0.7% 6 1749 5.6% 1391 79.5% 358 20.5% 8 0.5% 0.6% 0.7% 11 1723 5.5% 1440 83.6% 283 16.4% 21 1.2% 1.5% 1.8% 12 875 2.8% 266 30.4% 609 69.6% 13 1.5% 4.9% 1.1 13 1192 3.8% 156 13.1 % 1036 86.9% 20 1.7% 12.8% 1.7% 14 1861 6.0% 542 29.1 % 1319 70.9% 112 6.0% 20.7% 9.7% 15 1235 4.0% 382 30.9% 853 69.1 % 8 0.6% 2.1 % 0.7% 16 2911 9.4% 2692 92.5% 219 7.5% 93 3.2% 3.5% 8.1 17 1300 4.2% 443 34.1 % 857 65.9% 26 2.0% 5.9% 2.3% 18 3131 10.1 % 1340 42.8% 1791 57.2% 217 6.9% 16.2% 18.9% 21 612 2.0% 608 99.3% 4 0.7% 125 20.4% 20.6% 10.9% 23 1174 3.8% 626 53.3% 548 46.7% 1 0.1 % 0.2% 0.1 104 2327 7.5% 572 24.6% 1755 75.4% 0 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 105 1889 6.1 % 338 17.9% 1551 82.1 % 75 4.0% 22.2% 6.5% TOTAL 31068 Analysis of Census Tract 18 100% 15514 49.9% 15554 50.1 % 1150 3.7% 7.4% 100.00% #1 in Number of total occupied units. #1 in Percent of total occupied units. #6 in Number of total occupied rental units. #15 in Percent of total occupied rental units. #1 in Number of total owner occupied units. #9 in Percent of total owner occupied units. #2 in Number of rental units that are assisted. #3 in Percent of occupied units that are assisted. #5 in Percent of rental units that are assisted. #2 in Percent of all assisted units in each tract. Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Decennial Census 2000 Census: SF1, American FactFinder, Tables H3 and H4 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: -tome Paae > Executive Branch > Code of Federal Regu..Iatio..ns > Electronic Code of Federal Regulations e-CFR Data is current as of August 31, 2009 title 24: Housing and Urban Development 3rowse Previous 3 982.207 Waiting list: Local preferences in admission to program. a) Establishment of PHA local preferences. (1) The PHA may establish a system of local preferences or selection of families admitted to the program. PHA selection preferences must be described in the 'HA administrative plan. 2) The PHA system of local preferences must be based on local housing needs and priorities, as ietermined by the PHA. In determining such needs and priorities, the PHA shall use generally accepted iata sources. The PHA shall consider public comment on the proposed public housing agency plan (as eceived pursuant to §903.17 of this chapter) and on the consolidated plan for the relevant jurisdiction as received pursuant to part 91 of this title). 3) The PHA may limit the number of applicants that may qualify for any local preference. 4) The PHA shall not deny a local preference, nor otherwise exclude or penalize a family in admission o the program, solely because the family resides in a public housing project. The PHA may establish a preference for families residing in public housing who are victims of a crime of violence (as defined in 18 J.S.C. 16). b) Particular local preferences -(1) Residency requirements or preferences. (i) Residency equirements are prohibited. Although a PHA is not prohibited from adopting a residency preference, the 'HA may only adopt or implement residency preferences in accordance with non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements listed at §5.105(a) of this title. ii) A residency preference is a preference for admission of persons who reside in a specified geographic area ("residency preference area"). A county or municipality may be used as a residency preference rrea. An area smaller than a county or municipality may not be used as a residency preference area. iii) Any PHA residency preferences must be included in the statement of PHA policies that govern :ligibility, selection and admission to the program, which is included in the PHA annual plan (or supporting documents) pursuant to part 903 of this title. Such policies must specify that use of a esidency preference will not have the purpose or effect of delaying or otherwise denying admission to he program based on the race, color, ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, or age of any member of to applicant family. lency preference must not be based on how long an applicant has resided or worked in a preference area. v) Applicants who are working or who have been notified that they are hired to work in a residency preference area must be treated as residents of the residency preference area. The PHA may treat Page 1 of 2 >ttp://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=cadfc89f8a31 e95261 dc7b2e6466c234&rgn=div8&vi... 9/2/2009 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations: graduates of, or active participants in, education and training programs in a residency preference area as residents of the residency preference area if the education or training program is designed to prepare individuals for the job market. (2) Preference for working families. The PHA may adopt a preference for admission of working families (families where the head, spouse or sole member is employed). However, an applicant shall be given the benefit of the working family preference if the head and spouse, or sole member is age 62 or older, or is a person with disabilities. (3) Preference for person with disabilities. The PHA may adopt a preference for admission of families that include a person with disabilities. However, the PHA may not adopt a preference for admission of persons with a specific disability. (4) Preference for victims of domestic violence. The PHA should consider whether to adopt a local preference for admission of families that include victims of domestic violence. (5) Preference for single persons who are elderly, displaced, homeless, or persons with disabilities. The PHA may adopt a preference for admission of single persons who are age 62 or older, displaced, Homeless, or persons with disabilities over other single persons. ;c) Selection among families with preference. The PHA system of preferences may use either of the `ollowing to select among applicants on the waiting list with the same preference status: ;1) Date and time of application; or ;2) A drawing or other random choice technique. ;d) Preference for higher-income families. The PHA must not select families for admission to the grogram in an order different from the order on the waiting list for the purpose of selecting higher income amities for admission to the program. e) Verification of selection method. The method for selecting applicants from a preference category nust leave a clear audit trail that can be used to verify that each applicant has been selected in accordance with the method specified in the administrative plan. 64 FR 26643, May 14, 1999, as amended at 64 FR 56912, Oct. 21, 1999; 65 FR 16821, Mar. 30, 2000] 3rowse Previous For questions or comments regarding a-CFR editorial content, features, or design, email ecfr nara.oov. For questions concerning a-CFR programming and delivery issues, email webteamCu goo.aov. Se_.ction 508 / Accessibili Page 2 of 2 tttp://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=cadfc89f8a31 e95261 dc7b2e6466c234&rgn=div8&vi... 9/2/2009 Public Housing Units sold through Tenant-to- Owner (TOP) Program Address Month & Year Sold 244 Amhurst Sept.02 2434 Aster Aug. 05 2409 Aster Ave May-99 617 Brookside Dr. Ju1.06 1905 California May 05 1702 California Ave. May-98 1528 Crosby Lane Sept.03 1508 Dover Dec.04 1417 Franklin St. June-00 1905 Gleason November-00 1927 Grantwood St. Mar.04 718 Highland Dec. 04 2608 Indigo Ct. Sept.04 2614 Indigo Ct. Dec. 04 2660 Indigo Ct. December-99 2667 Indigo Ct. Jun.06 2673 Indigo Ct. Ju1.06 2308 Lakeside Dr. July-99 2311 Nevada Feb.05 1417 Pine St. May-98 2258 Russell Drive May-98 145 S Westminster St Jan.03 1220 S. First Ave. Aug.06 3410 Shamrock Dr. Sept.02 2709 Wayne Ave. July-99 2537 Whispering Prairie Aug. 05 Remaining Public Housing Units Address Year Built 15 Amber Ln 1971 2120 Arizona Ave 1963 2418 Aster Ave 1996 2457 Aster Ave 1996 2511 Aster Ave 1996 2543 Aster Ave 1996 328 Douglass Court 1955 320 Douglass St 1956 1316 Dover 1970 608 Eastmoor Dr 1963 1900 F Street 1981 602 First Avenue 1960 1200 Highland 1981 725 Highland Ave 1956 1218 Hollywood Blvd 1966 924 Hudson St 1935 2622 Indigo Ct 1996 2630 Indigo Ct 1996 2631 Indigo Ct 1996 2637 Indigo Ct 1996 2646 Indigo Ct 1996 2655 Indigo Ct 1996 2661 Indigo Ct 1996 2548 Indigo Dr 1996 2344 Lakeside Dr 1970 1215 Louise Street 1961 3357 Lower West Branch Rd 1975 2721 Muscatine Ave 1981 2721 Muscatine Ave 1982 2721 Muscatine Ave 1983 2721 Muscatine Ave 1984 2727 Muscatine Ave 1981 2728 Muscatine Ave 1982 2729 Muscatine Ave 1983 2730 Muscatine Ave 1984 2550 Nevada Ave 1996 2551 Nevada Ave 1996 919 North Dodge 1981 921 North Dodge 1981 1034 Sandusky Dr 1980 3501 Shamrock PI 1983 3503 Shamrock PI 1983 3505 Shamrock PI 1983 3509 Shamrock PI 1983 3511 Shamrock PI 1983 3517 Shamrock PI 1983 3519 Shamrock PI 1983 3523 Shamrock PI 1983 3525 Shamrock PI 1983 3527 Shamrock PI 1983 3534 Shamrock PI 1983 3536 Shamrock PI 1983 3538 Shamrock PI 1983 3542 Shamrock PI 1983 3544 Shamrock PI 1983 3550 Shamrock PI 1983 3552 Shamrock PI 1983 3556 Shamrock PI 1983 3558 Shamrock PI 1983 3560 Shamrock PI 1983 333 A South Lucas 1981 333 B South Lucas 1981 801 Southlawn Dr 1964 2239 Union Rd 1964 3300 Washington Street 1983 3302 Washington Street 1983 3310 Washington Street 1983 3312 Washington Street 1983 2531 Wayne Ave 1958 2351 Whispering Meadow Dr 1996 2357 Whispering Meadow Dr 1996 2363 Whispering Meadow Dr 1996 2401 Whispering Meadow Dr 1996 2452 Whispering Meadow Dr 1996 2611 Whispering Meadow Dr 1996 2437 Whispering Prairie Ave 1996 2507 Whispering Prairie Ave 1996 2622 Whispering Prairie Ave 1996 2630 Whispering Prairie Ave 1996 2640 Whispering Prairie Ave 1996 2650 Whispering Prairie Ave 1996 CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENCY PREFERENCE Tenant ID To receive the Iowa City Housing Authority residency preference, proof of residency status must be provided. You must sign and return this form, with a copy of a photo ID, and two 2 of the following items: ~ A copy of your current lease or rental agreement. ~ Most recent pay stub or j ob offer letter from employer (must include employment start date). Written documentation of child[ren's] enrollment and attendance in school (must include the start date and date your child[ren] last attended school). ~ Written documentation from the State of Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) confirming the monthly cash benefit amount. Verification must include the start date of assistance/benefits. This verification does not include Food Stamps. Written documentation you are receiving assistance benefits and/or participating in services ~ provided by another Federal Agency, State of Iowa Agency or other Community Service Agency (must include the start date of benefits/services). ~ Other proof of residency. The Iowa City Housing Authority will review and determine eligibility. ~ If you are living with someone who owns their home, provide a written statement from the owner that includes date you moved in, and the owners name, address and phone number. sent: I consent to allow the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Iowa City Housing Authority to est and obtain information from any Federal, State, or local agency, organization, business, property owner, landlord, or ~idual for the purpose of verifying my eligibility and level of benefits under HUD's assisted housing programs. I understand the Iowa City Housing Authority cannot use information obtained under this consent form to deny, reduce or terminate stance without first independently verifying the information obtained. In addition, I must be given the opportunity to contest e determinations. consent form expires 15 months after signed. addition to providing consent, I certify that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and lief. I understand that I can be fined to $10,000, or imprisoned up to five (5) years if I furnish false or incomplete information. Head of Household (Print Name): Head of Household (Signature): SSN Date This form must be signed and returned with the requested documents. Update page 3 Budget Priority Summary Subsequent to the adoption of the FY10 budget, the City Council requested expenditure reductions and revenue increases to replenish General Fund cash balances. Interim City Manager Dale Helling asked department managers to review their budgets and suggested revenue/reduction alternatives. After reviewing departmental submittals, the City Manager proposed the following revenue increases/expenditure reductions for the FY 10 budget: Department/Division Amount Fire- reduction of travel and training budget by 20% 18,000 -limit new uniforms 5,000 Housing & Inspections Services-reduction of various supplies 10,176 -expense a portion of director's salary to Iowa City Housing Authority 25,000 -initiate a new fee for complaint inspections 25,000 Engineering-increase labor charges to Capital Improvement -Projects to 28.75% 24,674 -initiate excavation permit administration fee of $50 25,000 Library-discontinue parking subsidy to patrons 6,811 -program reductions (Fri Nite Film, winter reading) 4,618 -reduce newsletter to twice a year 11,082 -change vendor library catalogue 1,847 -increase fine revenue 15,000 Cemetery-increase fees 12,622 Senior Center-discontinue publishing the Post 5,500 -stop weekly plant care service 1,334 -reduce dumpster/cardboard recycling unit 2,208 -increase membership fee by $5 5,200 Planning & Community Development-reduce building repairs 3,646 -discontinue `Public Art' program 18,208 City Clerk's Office-eliminate scanner maintenance contract 1,206 -no temporary employee for microfilm conversion 4,500 City Attorney's Office-charge 60% of research tools to Tort Levy 12,210 -chargeback special services to Iowa City Housing Authority 20,677 Personnel-discontinue employee and wellness newsletters 4,800 Accounting &Purchasing-credit card rebate revenue 10,000 -chargeback for reporting on grant funded programs 17,897 Revenue-increase insufficient funds charge to $25 3,300 Airport-lease Gilbert Street parcel 3,600 TOTAL REDUCTIONS/REVENUES $299,116 Citizens of Iowa City Appointed Elected gy Mayor & Officials Council City COUt1Cl~ 8~ Mayor I Director! Manager Appointed Employed by by City Air ort Ci Cit Library Mana er P Boards & City ty y Board of Board or 9 Commission Commissions Attorney Cierk Manager Commission Trustees r Airport Library Manager Director Housing 8~ Planning 8~ Assistant Finance Fire Transportation Parks & Public Works Senior Center Inspection Community Police City Director Chief Services Recreation Director Coordinator Services Development Chief Manager Director Director Director Director Admin. Admin./ Administration Administration Administration _ Broadband Training Admin. parkin Administration 9 Energy Senior Center Telecomm. Accounting Building CBD Maintenance Community Animal Services Conservation - Human Ri hts Fire Inspection Transit Operations Development 9 Purchasing Prevention Community Engineering Cemetery Economic Services Housing Equipment Document Fire Authority Para-Transit Forestry Development Maintenance Human Services -Suppression Criminal Resources JCCOG Programs Investigations Landfill Information _ Housing Government Technology Inspection Buildings Neighborhood Emergency Solid Waste Collection Services Parks Services Comm. Stormwater Management Revenue Urban Planning Patrol Recreation Streets Risk Records i£ Traffic Engineering Management Investigations Wastewater Management Water 12/08 As mentioned previously, General Fund cash balance is relied upon to provide cash flow during the first quarter of the fiscal year as the majority of property taxes are not received until October/November. The following chart demonstrates how expenditures have exceeded receipts in the first three months over the past ten years. 3 Months @ Se t. 30 Receipts Expenditures Shortfall FY2009 $ 6,496,526 $ 13,877,093 (7,380,567) FY2008 7,041,379 12,484,773 (5,443,394) FY2007 7,881,225 13,014,632 (5,133,407) FY2006 6,315,525 12,105,987 (5,790,462) FY2005 6,040,943 10,889,278 (4,848,334) FY2004 4,595,488 11,049,590 (6,454,102) FY2003 4,806,797 9,410,440 (4,603,643) FY2002 4,387,107 8,818,510 (4,431,403) FY2001 4,449,250 9,233,286 (4,784,036) FY2000 4,321,697 8,730,848 (4,409,151) 27 FINANCIAL PLAN ANALYSIS I. GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES Governmental Activities consist of the General Fund, Debt Service Fund, the Trust and Agency Funds, Special Revenue Funds and Internal Service Funds. A. PROPERTY TAXES Property tax is the single largest revenue source for the City of Iowa City General Fund, accounting for sixty-three percent (63%) of FY2010 General Fund revenues. Taxable property in Iowa is categorized into distinct classes, namely residential, commercial, industrial, utilities, or agricultural with each class having different procedures for assessing value for taxing purposes. To reduce the opportunity for dramatic tax shifts between the classes from year to year, a statutory limit of 4% a year has been imposed, commonly called the growth limitation. For example, if statewide growth in any one class of property in any year exceeds 4%, the taxable value is reduced by a percentage so that growth of taxable valuation is at the 4% ceiling. This percentage is called the "rollback". Furthermore, residential property is subject to an additional restriction in which the statewide growth in residential property cannot exceed the growth in agricultural property. In other words, the taxable growth of urban residential property is either 4% or equal to the growth in agricultural property, whichever is lower. The following graph illustrates the impact of the rollback on taxable valuation. In FY2001 the residential rollback exempted $.7 billion of Iowa City's residential assessed valuation. In FY2010 the residential rollback will exempt $1.7 billion of the residential assessed valuation. The rollback for FY2010 is 45.5893% compared to FY2009 residential rollback of 44.0803% Taxable vs. 100% Assessed Valuation 4.50 4.00 ~, 3.50 c 3.00 0 op 2.50 c ~~ 2.00 ~~--~ 0 1.50 ~ -~-Taxable Valuation > 1.00 0.50 -+-100% Valuation 0.00 ~ ti „~ O Fiscal Year (FY) Iowa City's assessed valuation has steadily increased due to new construction and revaluation. However, assessed residential valuation reduced by the rollback factor has been increasing at a greater percentage. This trend can impair the ability of local governments to provide necessary services. 15 Rollback History 10 .4559 09 .4408 08 .4556 07 .4600 06 .4796 05 .4845 04 .5138 03 .5166 02 .5626 01 .5485 00 .5647 99 .5490 98 .5882 97 .5931 Fina d mlbgViyO B/ha rts. doc 16 The City's property tax requests for FY2010 through FY2012 including the FY2009 certified tax request, are as follows: Property Tax Rates -Ten Year History Direct and Overlapping Governments (per $1,000 assessed valuation) Overlappi ng Rates Iowa City Community Kirkwood Ratio of Fiscal City of Johnson School Community Iowa City to Year Iowa City County ~ District College State of Iowa Total Total 1999 13.1330 5.7470 12.0750 0.5670 0.0050 31.5270 42% 2000 13.8510 5.9474 11.6960 0.6130 0.0050 32.1124 43% 2001 14.7570 5.9013 11.8334 0.6072 0.0050 33.1040 45% 2002 14.8500 5.8016 11.5397 0.6069 0.0050 32.8032 45% 2003 16.8130 6.0607 12.2097 0.6663 0.0040 35.7537 47% 2004 17.5960 6.1025 12.8652 0.6792 0.0040 37.2469 47% 2005 17.3140 6.1656 12.8750 0.6680 0.0040 37.0266 47% 2006 17.7290 6.3913 13.5819 0.6489 0.0040 38.3551 46% 2007 17.3023 6.4154 13.6316 0.8725 0.0040 38.2257 45% 2008 17.2966 6.8232 13.8519 0.8553 0.0035 38.8305 45% 2009 17.7167 7.8034 14.1922 0.8516 0.0035 40.5675 44% Source: "Tax Levies for Johnson County, Iowa," compiled by the Johnson County Auditor. Note: 'Includes Johnson County, the City of Iowa City Assessor and Agricultural Extension levies. A-20 Property Tax Levies The FY2010 proposed property tax rate for the City of Iowa City is less than one percent (.77%) higher than the previous year, per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation. Estimated Property Tax on $100,000 Residential Valuation (Iowa City portion) FY2009 FY2010 $780.96 $813.89 FY2009 FY2010 Taxable Valuation $ 44,080 $ 45,589 City Levy $ 17.717 $ 17.853 Property Taxes $ 780.96 $ 813.89 The general property tax levy of $8.10 is used to support General Fund services such as those provided by the Police and Fire Departments, Library, Senior Center, Parks and Recreation. This levy cannot exceed $8.10 per $1000 of taxable assessed valuation per State law. The Library tax levy of $.27 was voted in by a majority of the residents in 1991. The initial levy was used to expand Library services and continues to maintain that level of service. The Transit levy of $.95 is a "general" levy for transit operations which cannot exceed $.95 per $1,000 of taxable assessed valuation. The Tort Liability levy has no maximum and is based on estimated insurance premiums and claim losses within the self-insured retention. The levy rate for FY2010 is estimated at $0.420, compared to $0.419 for FY2009. The City's self-insured retention amount is $400,000 per occurrence for worker's compensation, $500,000 for liability claims and $100,000 for city property claims. The Emergency levy is $0.256 for FY2010. The general levy must be at $8.10 before this levy can be used. The levy cannot exceed $0.27. The Employee Benefits property tax levy is used for the employer cost of the following benefits for employees within the General Fund: ^ Health Insurance ^ Life Insurance ^ Disability Insurance ^ Worker's Compensation insurance premiums and claims ^ Unemployment Compensation ^ Social Security (FICA - 7.65%) ^ Iowa Public Employees Retirement System costs (IPERS) ^ Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI) 17 Please return this stub with your September 2009 payment (Penalty of 1 1/Z% monthly begins October 1, 2009) Remit to: TllOmaS L. Kriz Johnson County Treasurer PO Box 2420 Phone: Iowa City IA 52244-2420 319-356-6087 Accepted Payment Method: Check, Cash, www.iowataxandtags.gov I IIIIII VIII (IIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIIIII IIIIII IIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII Recetpt #. 022061 Year. 2008 TAX D FULL YEAR DUE 09/01/09 $4,210.00 $2,105.00 Make checks payable to Johnson County Treasurer. a Check here if your mailing address has changed ^ (Print the new address on the back of this stub.) If your mortgage company pays your taxes, this statement is for your information only. Pease return this stub with your March 2010 payment (Penalty of 1 1/2% monthly begins April 1, 2010) Remit to: Thomas L. KriZ Johnson County Treasurer PO Box 2420 Phone: Iowa City IA 52244-2420 319-356-6087 Accepted Payment Method: Check, Caf sh, www.iowataxandtags.gov 'III I'II' I II VIII I IIII VIII II II IIII VIII IIII VIII VIII I'I'I IIII IIII Recetpt #: 022061 Year: 2008 TAX DUE: FULL YEAR DUE 03/01/10 $4,210.00 $2,105.00 Make checks payable to Johnson County Treasurer. ~'t F~ d Check here if your mailing address has changed ^ (Print the new address on the back of this stub.) If your mortgage company pays your taxes, this statement is for your information only. This is your 2009/2010 Johnson County Property Tax Statement. Taxes for the period 7/1!08 through 6/30109 payable September 2009 and March 2010 based on January 1, 2008 valuation. Thomas L. Kriz Parcel Johnson County Treasurer Receipt: 022061 PO Box 2420 Year: 2008 Iowa City IA 52244-2420 Loan Company: Phone: 319-356-6087 Taxing District: ICI Section/TownshiplRange: 1618- - 37 School: IOWA CITY -IOWA CITY SCH Deed Holder: Contract Owner: p~E TION: Tax District ICI IOWA CITY -IOWA CITY SCH Gross Acres: n/a r ' Legal Descriptio INSTRUCTIONS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION: It is the desire of the Treasurer's office to give every assistance possible to our customers. It is your responsibility to see that you receive statements covering all properties you wish to pay, including special assessments or any other tax assessed against you. Statements are sent one time per year. All penalties are rounded to the nearest dollar. A $4 service charge is added if not paid by May 1 (code 446.9). Descri tion Current Year Previous Year V ASSESSED VALUES Land 31,690 31,690 A Building 0 0 L Dwelling 207 , 600 207 , soo '° TOTAL 239,290 239,290 V ROLLBACK FACTOR 455890342 0 0.440804045 /~, (Assessed • Rollback =Taxable) . ~' TAXABLE VALUES 447 14 13,969 ~ Land , 0 0 Building 94 , 643 91 , 511 ~: Dwelling GROSS TAXABLE VALUE LESS CREDITS TO VALUE S Military 1 , 852 1 , 852 NET TAXABLE VALUE 107 , 238 103 , 628 Total Combined LEVY RATE 40.5956900 40.5674700 T, GROSS TAXES 4,353.40 4,203.93 w' (Net Taxable Value x Levy Rate / 1000) X LESS CREDITS TO TAXES E.. Homestead -143.73 -141.66 : AG Land 0.00 0.00 S Family Farm 0.00 0.00 Prepaid Taxes 0.00 n / a F Low Income/Elderly 0.00 E E S OTAL ANNUAL TAXES ~ FEES 4,210.00 4,062.00 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS /TAX SALES /DELINQUENT Specials - NO Tax Sales - NO Delinquent - NO TAXES: House Taz Taxes on this parcel would have been $61.75 higher without State Tax Relief. HOW YOUR TAXES ARE DISTRIBUTED This Parcel Total For Authori Taxing Authority % Total Curent Year Previous Year Current Year Previous Year % Chan e ITY OF IOWA CITY 43.976 34 958 1,851.42 1y 471.72 1,773.97 1,421.06 49,287,750 5.7,803,271 45,645,598 54,523,264 +7.979 +6.016 IOWA CITY SCHOOL . 18.193 765.94 749.63 37,964,327 35,853,906 +5.886 760 3 OUNTY-URBAN X 2.070 87.16 65.27 14,210,145 013 13,695,146 602 366 + . -0.391 ITY ASSESSOR 0.587 207 0 24.73 8.72 25.01 6.71 600, 426,722 , 318,556 +33.955 G EXTENSION . 007 0 0.31 0.35 346,545 384,818 -9.946 TATE OF IOWA . Due September 2009 $2,105.00 Date Paid: Ct,eck>*: Due March 2010 $2,105.00 Date Paid: CheckiF: ~ r j ~~~~~ ~ -•t.as._ CITY OF IOWA CITY $100,000 in Property Value (FY10) Commercial Residential Industrial Assessed Value $100,000 $100,000 Rollback 10 X 45.59 X 0 Taxable Value $ 45,596 $100,000 City Tax Rate per $1000 17.853 17.853 City Tax 814 1,785 Other Taxes (rate per $1000) 22.743 22.743 County Schools Community College State Other Taxes 1 037 2 274 Total Property Taxes 1 851 4 059 9-08-09 Fi na d m/bgVfy 10/cha rts. doc The Employee Benefit levy for FY2010 is e Y2011 due$o ant cipated adjust'metnts n theOMFPRSI pe s2 n This is projected to increase the stat 1& based on an actuarial review. rate, which is set annually by The Debt Service levy provides funding for principal and interest payments on outstanding general obligation bonds. In FY2010, this levy is $4.219, compared with $4.303 in FY2009. B. GENERAL FUND REVENUE General Fund revenue is projected at $5 to a nlumberFof2one--time tra psact~onsfand levents al A more useful between fiscal years is challenging due discussion by revenue classification is provided on the following pages. FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 Actual Amended Budget 107,850 30 31,834,083 33,597,917 1. Property Taxes , 175 160 1 1,202,531 1,205,536 2. Other City Taxes , , 874 284 1 1,308,040 1' 3. 4 Licenses & Permits Use Of Money & Property , , 1,717,117 918,544 1 419,755 . 5. Intergovernmental 3,957,610 269 372 4 10,025,33 4,517,802 5,508,939 6. Charges For Services , , 590,785 1 1,841,471 1,829,453 7. Miscellaneous , 775 691 2 4,172,689 6,128,85 8. Other Financing Sources , , 882,455 $46 $55,820,491 $53,655,526 Total Revenue: , 5.0% 19.1% -3.9% change from prior year FY 2010 Budget General Fund Revenue $53,655,526 ~ ~ + ~Y '~~f -! b- { ~ i Property., ~~~ -7.4% 1.0% Licenses 8~ Use Of Money 8~ Permits property 2% Intergovt. 1% Other 7% City Charges For Taxes Services 2°/ 10% 4 'try faxesy t t' `!. -,~ ~ . .. K ~ ~ A::. FY2011 FY2012 ~rniPr-ted Projecte 35,292,369 35,654,925 1,226,290 1,247,394 1,400,023 1,336,523 419,755 419,755 3,657,905 3,870,190 5,508,939 5,508,939 1,829,453 1,829,453 368,318 330,274 $49,703,052 $50,197,453 Misc. 4% Other Financing Sources 11% 1 Fi City of Iowa City *Taxable Assessed Property Valuations FY2010-12 Proposed Financial Plan Commercial, Industrial 8< Less: Exemptions Taxable Military 8~ Assessed TIF Values Valuation 100% Assessment State rollback Less: Exemptions Less Gas & Electric Taxable Assessed Value -for Debt Levy Less TIF Increment -available for debt only Taxable Assessed Value -Regular Levies Fiscal Year 2009 100% Assessment State rollback Less: Exemptions Less Gas ~ Electric Taxable Assessed Value -for Debt Levy Less TIF Increment -available for debt only Taxable Assessed Value -Regular Levies State rolled back Commercial and Railroads to 99.7312%for this year, Other Utilities and Industrial are at 100%. Fiscal Year 2008 100% Assessment State rollback Less: Exemptions Less Gas 8~ Electric Taxable Assessed Value -for Debt Levy Less TIF Increment -available for debt only Taxable Assessed Value -Regular Levies Fiscal Year 2007 100% Assessment State rollback Less: Exemptions Less Gas & Electric Taxable Assessed Value -for Debt Levy Less TIF Increment -available for debt only $ 3,088,571,468 $ 1.,281,439,953 - $ 4,370,011,421 0.455893 - (1,689,135,466) _ _ $ (3,324,338) (3,324,338) $ (45 156 750) (45,156,75 $ 1,408,625,629 $ 1,272,250,326 $ (118,8 2,738) $ 2(617,892,738) 2,514,582,129 $3,011,803,441 $1,253,640,943 - $4,265,444,384 0.440803 - (1,696,688,413) _ _ (3,395,642) (3,395,642) (44 597 261) (44,597,261) $1,327,611,977 $1,241,143,994 $ (11,540,045) $2(5201,540,045) $2,409,223,023 $2,733,046,488 $1,197,203,188 - $3,930,249,676 0.455596 - - (1,500,392,232) _ _ (3,424,348) (3,424,348) (41 542 405) (41,542,405) $1,245,164,986 $1,184,692,458 $ (44,966,753) $2'394,863,574) (94,863,574) $2,290,027,117 $2,644,769,911 $1,213,801,618 - $3,858,571,529 0.45996 - - (1,492,173,003) _ _ (3,462,684) (3,462,684) (42 641 354) (42,641,354) $1,216,097,484 $1,150,301,042 $ (46,104,038) $2'377;84,899) (77,784,899) ( $2,242,509,589 Taxable Assessed Value -Regular Levies State rolled back Commercial and Railroads to 99.1509% for this year, Other Utilities and Industrial are at 100%. Fiscal Year 2006 _ $3,294,183,749 100%Assessment $2,236,610,259 $1,057,573,490 (1167,820,826) State rollback 0.479624 - _ - (3,484,353) (3,484,353) Less: Exemptions (42 834 191) (42,834,191 Less Gas & Electric Taxable Assessed Value -for Debt Levy Less TIF Increment -available for debt only Taxable Assessed Value -Regular Levies 'Does not include Tax Exempt Properties or Ag Land and Ag Buildings $1,072,773,878 $1,053,489,045 $ 36;028,292) $2, (39,028,292) $2,048,916,087 A-18 E. DEBT SERVICE FUND This fund accounts for annual principal and interest payments due on general obligation debt of the City. Funding is provided by the debt service property tax levy, transfers from Water Operations, loan repayments and TIF district tax revenue. FY2009 through 2012 G.O. bond issues are estimated at $6.63 million, $9.3 million, $11.0 million and $11.4 million, respectively. As stated in the City's Fiscal Policy, "Debt incurred as a general obligation of the City of Iowa City shall not exceed statutory limits: presently 5% of the total assessed value of property within the corporate limits as established by the City Assessor." The following schedule and graph depict current and estimated future debt margins for the City at the time of budget adoption. Property valuations for FY2010 are estimates from the County Auditor's office, FY2011 and FY2012 are estimated at four and two percent (4%, 2%) growth, respectively. Fiscal Year Total (100%) Property Valuation Allowable Debt Margin (5% of Total Property Val.) Outstanding Debt at July 1 Debt as % of Allowable Debt Margin Outstanding Debt as a Percentage of Total Valuations FY00 2,416,782,699 120,839,135 46,165,000 38% 1.9% FY01 2,591,030,038 129,551,502 41,190,000 32% 1.6% FY02 2,692,448,464 134,622,423 61,565,000 46% 2.3% FY03 2,909,644,383 145,482,219 85,260,000 59% 2.9% FY04 2,962,505,107 148,125,255 79,100,000 53% 2.7% FY05 3,195,170,779 159,758,539 85,085,000 53% 2 7% FY06 3,214,973,037 160,748,652 85,290,000 53% 2.7% FY07 3,732,590,506 186,629,525 85,060,000 46% 2.3% FY08 3,931,783,525 196,589,176 85,840,000 44% 2.2% FY09 4,267,009,276 213,350,464 84,655,000 40% 2.0% *FY10 4,366,357,701 218,317,885 83,937,580 38% 1.9% *FY11 4,542,205,002 227,110,250 83,472,660 37% 1.8% *FY12 4,546,125,774 227,306,289 81,760,240 36% 1.8% * Estimate 250 «~ 200 H `m 150 0 0 w 0 y c 100 50 0 Fscal Year (Ft~ G.O. Debt Outstanding - by Fiscal Year - ©Allowable Debt Margin ®Outstanding Debt at July 1 * Estimated 28 fovea City's internal fiscal policy further specifies that the "debt service levy shall not exceed 25% of the city levy in any one fiscal year." The following chart shows the debt service levy as a percentage of the city levy for FY2003 through 2012. Fiscal years 2010, 2011, and 2012 are based on estimated financing requirements for capital projects, changes in other levy rates (based on operating costs) and future changes in property valuations. The debt service levy is projected to exceed the twenty-five percent (25%) policy in FY2012. Debt Service Levy As a Pe rce ntage of Total Property Tax Levy 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Fiscal Year (FY) * Estimated Note: Fiscal years 2007 and 2008 had one-time reductions in the debt levy of $638,200 and $934,947 which resulted in foregone debt levies of $0.27 and $0.385 respectively, funded from the General Fund. F. INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Internal service funds include Equipment /Fleet Maintenance, Central Services, Risk Management Loss Reserves, Health and Dental Insurance Reserves and the Information Technology Services Fund. Each of these activities is funded by the departments and divisions which utilize their services, with projected increases as follows: Phone service and administration fees are projected to increase 8% in FY2010 to provide for continued upgrades /improvements to the phone system. Equipment charges for vehicle operations, which includes fuel costs, are projected to increase 2.5% in FY2010 and 2.0% thereafter. Health and dental insurance premiums are projected to increase 6% in FY2010 and 5% in FY2011 and FY2012. 29 ~ ry ~ ry ~ ~ ~ ~ti~ ~ti~ ~ti~ CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA ADDITIONAL POSITIONS APPROVED FOR 2010 Salary / Department Position FTE* Wages Benefits Total Eastside Recycle Ops ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR 1.00 43,633 20,434 64,067 TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 1.00 43,633 20,434 64,067 2010 TOTAL - ADDITI ONAL POSITIONS RECOMMENDED 1.00 43,633 20,434 64,067 * FTE = Full Time Equivalent Additional Positions Requested For 2010 NOT RECOMMENDED In 2010 Financial Plan Salary / Department Position FTE* Wages Benefits Total Mass Transit Admin ELECTRICIAN - TRANSPORTATION S .50 1 00 21,161 028 34 10,053 18 960 31,214 52,988 Criminal Investig Patrol CLERK/TYPIST CSO/EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN .. .50 , 18,831 , 9,874 28,705 Patrol POLICE OFFICER 6.00 240,738 128,454 369,192 Fire Emergency Oper FIRE LIEUTENANT - RESCUE E 3.00 00 6 167,076 046 263 77,919 142 506 244,995 405,552 Fire Emergency Oper Fire Emergency Oper FIREFIGHTER -RESCU FIREFIGHTER - ST#4 . 6.00 , 263,046 , 142,506 405,552 Fire Prevention FIRE LIEUTENANT - PLANS REVIEW T 1.00 00 1 62,091 831 31 27,173 18 738 89,264 50,569 Shelter Oper & Admin Shelter Oper & Admin ANIMAL CENTER ASSISTAN KENNEL ASST - ANIMAL . .75 , 23,873 , 14,083 37,956 Park Maint Admin/Sup ASST SUPT - PARKS 1.00 1 00 47,983 887 30 21,125 478 18 69,108 49,365 Parks Oper & Maint Library Bldg Maint M.W. T - PARKS MWI - LIBRARX . .25 , 8,712 , 2,607 11,319 Computer Systems ent l D i LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER .25 1.00 13,263 94,337 5,283 28,259 18,546 122,596 opm eve c Econom TOTAL GENERAL FUND 29.25 1,320,903 666,018 1,986,921 Parking Admin & Supp ELECTRICIAN - PARKING ALIST .50 15 21,817 6 316 10,151 033 3 31,968 349 9 Airport Operations AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECI . , , , TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS _ .65 28,133 13,184 41,317 2010 TOTAL - NOT RECOMMENDED TN 2010 29.90 1,349,036 679,202 2,028,238 * FTE = Full Time Equivalent Additional Positions Requested For 2011 NOT RECOMMENDED In 2011 Financial Plan Department Fire Emergency Oper TOTAL GENERAL FUND Position FIRE LIEUTENANT - ST#4 Salary / FTE* Wages Benefits Total 3.00 171,006 94,761 265,767 3.00 171,006 94,761 265,767 20].1 TOTAL - NOT RECOMMENDED IN 2011 * FTE = Full Time Equivalent ----- 3.00 171,006 94,761 265,767 40 CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Full -Time Equivalent's (FTE) Comparison FY 2009 to 2010 2009 2010 Full Part Full Part Division Time Time Total Time Time Total City Council 7.00 .00 7.00 7.00 .00 7.00 City Clerk 4.00 .00 4.00 4.00 .00 4.00 City Attorney 6.00 .00 6.00 6.00 .00 6.00 City Manager 3.00 .00 3.00 3.00 .00 3.00 Personnel 4.00 .00 4.00 4.00 .00 4.00 Finance Administration 2.60 .32 2.92 2.60 .32 2.92 Accounting 7.00 .00 7.00 7.00 .00 7.00 Purchasing 3.25 .75 4.00 3.25 .75 4.00 Revenue Division 6.50 1.38 7.88 6.50 1.38 7.88 Document Services 3.50 .00 3.50 3.50 .00 3.50 Tort Liability, Insurance 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00. .00 1.00 Operations & Maintenance 4.33 .63 4.96 4.33 .63 4.96 Energy Conservation .00 00 2 .25 50 .25 50 2 .00 2.00 .25 .50 .25 2.50 Human Rights Mass Transit Administration & Sup . 3.50 . .QO . 3.50 3.50 .00 3.50 Mass Transit Operations 29.50 17.00 46.50 29.50 17.00 46.50 Transit Fleet Maintenance 5.50 .00 5.50 5.50 .00 5.50 Transit Auto Body 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Court St Transportation Center 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 Police Department Administration 5.00 .00 5.00 5.00 .00 5.00 Criminal .Investigation 8.00 .00 8.00 8.00 .00 8.00 Patrol 71.00 .00 71.00 71.00 .00 71.00 Records & Identification 6.00 .00 6.00 6.00 .00 6.00 Emergency Communications 10.00 1.25 11.25 10.00 1.25 11.25 Jo County Task Force Grant 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Domestic Violence Grant 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Fire Adminstration 4.00 .00 4.00 4.0'0 .00 4.00 Fire Emergency Operations 50.00 .00 50.00 50.00 .00 50.00 Fire Prevention 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .b0 2.00 Fire Training 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Shelter Operations & Administrati 5.75 .00 5.75 5.75 .00 5.75 Animal Control Patrolling .25 .00 .25 .25 .00 .25 HIS Department Administration 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 Building Inspection 7.50 .30 7.80 7.50 .30 7.80 Housing Inspections 5.25 .50 5.75 5.25 .50 5.75 Public Works Administration and S 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 Engineering Services 11.10 .25 -11.35 11.10 .25 11.35 Parks & Rec Admin 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 General Office Administration Rec 3.00 .00 3.00 3.00 .00 3.00 8uilding.Maintenance-Recreation C 3.67 .00 3.67 3.67 .00 3.67 ervision-Social/Cultural Su 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 p Mercer Park Pool Operations 1.75 1.45 3.20 1.75 1.45 3.20 Supervision-Aquatics .45 .00 .45 .45 .00 .45 Supervision - SPI 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Supervision-Fitness/Wellness 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Scanlon Gym 1.80 .30 2.10 1.80 .30 2.10 Parks Maintenance Admin & Support 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 Parks Operations & Maintenance 11.00 .00 11.00 11.00 .00 11.00 Forestry Operations 3.00 .00 3.00 3.00 .00 3.00 Cemetery Operations 3.00 .DO 3.00 3.00 .00 3.00 CBD Maintenance Operations 3.00 .00 3.00 3.00 .00 3.00 Library Administration 3.00 .50 3.50 3.00 .50 3.50 Library Building Maintenance 3.75 .50 4.25 3.75 .50 4.25 Computer Systems 3.00 .75 3.75 3.00 .75 3.75 Library Commercial Building .25 .00 .25 .25 .00 .25 Technical Services 5.50 2.58 8.08 5.50 2.58 8.08 Public Services 16.50 6.06 22.56 16.50 6.06 22.56 Reciprocal Borrowing .00 .75 .75 .00 .75 .75 Senior Center Operations 5.81 .50 6.31 5.81 .50 6.31 PCD Department Admin 2.05 .50 2.55 2.05 .50 2.55 Urban Planning 3.00 .50 3.50 3.00 .50 3.50 Neighborhood Services 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Non-Grant Community Development .90 .10 1.00 .90 .10 1.00 Economic Development 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 371.96 37.62 409.58 371.96 37.62 409.58 41 CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA Full Time Equivalent's (PTE) Comparison FY 2009 to 2010 2009 2010 Full -Part Full Part Division Time Time Total Time Time Total Parking Admire & Support 4.00 .00 4.00 4.00 .QO 4.00 On Street & Lot Operations 10.00 1.00 12.00 10.00 1.00 11.00 Capitol Street Garage Operations 3.00 6.25 9.25 3.00 6.25 9.25 Dubuque Street Garage Operations 2.00 2.50 4.50 2.00 2.50 4.50 Chauncey Swan Garage Operations 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Tower Place Garage Operations .50 3.00 3.50 .50 3.00 3.50 Wastewater Treatment Administrati 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 North Plant Operations 14.00 .00 14.00 14.00 .00 14.00 Sewer Systems 5.60 .00 5.60 5.60 .00 5.60 South Plant Operations 4.00 .00 4.00 4.00 .00 4.00 Water System Administration & Sup 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 Water Plant Operations 11.00 .50 11.50 11.00 .50 11.50 Water Distribution System 8.00 .00 8.00 8.00 .00 8.00 Water Customer Service 10.00 .75 10.75 10.00 .75 10.75 Water Public Relations .50 .00 .50 .50 .00 .50 Refuse Collection Administration 1.35 1.00 2.35 1.35 1.00 2.35 Refuse Collection Operations 8.00 .00 8.00 8.00 .00 8.00 Yard Waste Collection 4.00 .00 4.00 4.00 .00 4..00 Recycling Curbside Collection 5.00 .00 5.00 5.00 .00 5.00 White Goods/Bulky Collection 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Landfill Administration & Support 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 Landfill Operations 5.00 .50 5.50 5.00 .50 5.50 Solid Waste Recycling Operation 6.25 .00 6.25 6.25 .00 6.25 Eastside Recycle Operations .00 .00 .00 1.00 .00 1.00 Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve .75 .00 .75 .75 .00 .75 Airport Operations 1.00 .75 1.75 1.00 .75 -1.75 Cable TV Administration & Support 3.19 1.50 4.69 3.19 1.50 4.69 Local Access Pass Through 1.00 .75 1.75 1.00 .75 1.75 Storm Water Management Operations 1.90 .00 1.90 1.90 .00 1.90 Housing Authority Administration 12.25 1.00 13.25 12.25 1.00 13.25 Housing Authority - Contra ACCOUZ2 -12.25 -1.00 -13.25 -12.25 -1.00 -13.25 Housing Authority Voucher-Adminis 8.79 .95 9.74 8.79 .95 9.74 Hsg Auth Vouch-Resident Services 1.45 .00 1.45 1.45 .00 1.45 Hsg Auth vouch-Maintenance .71 .00 .71 .71 .00 .71 Public Housing Program .96 .05 1.01 .96 .05 1.01 Public Housing Program-Resident S .05 .00 .05 .05 .00 .05 Public Housing Program-Maintenanc .29 .00 .29 .29 .00 .29 TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUNDS 130.29 19.50 149.79 131.29 19.50 150.79 Non-Reimbursable Personnel .10 .19 .29 .10 .19, .29 Traffic Eng Admin & Support 1.15 .00 1.15 1.15 .00 1.15 Traffic Eng Signals 3.00 .00 3.00 3.00 .00 3.00 Streets Admin & Support 1.50 .00 1.50 1.50 .00 1.50 Streets Repair Programs 24.00 .00 24.00 24.00 .00 24.00 Roads 2.00 .00 2.00 2.00 .00 2.00 CDBG Administration 1.20 .13 1.33 1.20 .13 1.33 Rehab-Project Delivery 1.20 .40 1.60 1.20 .40 1.60 Home Administration .95 .00 .95 .95 .00 .95 JCCOG Administration 1.60 .00 1.60 1.60 .00 1.60 JCCOG-General Transportation Plan 4.00 .00 4.00 4.00 .00 4.00 JCCOG Human Services 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 File Servers & System Support 7.40 .80 8.20 7.40 .80 8.20 Desktop Support 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 Network & Internet Support- .70 .00 .70 .70 .00 .70 Web Administration & Services 1.50 .00 1.50 1.50 .00 1.50 Phone Administration .60 .00 .60 .60 .00 .60 Fiber Optic Utility .30 .00 .30 .30 .00 .30 General Fleet Maintenance 9.50 .38 9.88 9.50 .38 9.86 Equipment Replacement .50 .88 1.38 .50 .88 1.38 Mail Service .75 .00 .7S .75 .00 .75 Risk Management Administration 1.80 .13 1.93 1.80 .13 1.93 Library Development Office Salary 1.00 .00 1.00 1.00 .00 1.00 TOTAL OTHER FUNDS 66.75 2.91 69.66 66.75 2.91 69.66 GRAND TOTAL (PTE'S} 569.00 60.03 629.03 570.00 60.03 630.03 42 City of Iowa City FY2011 - 2013 Financial Plan Preparation Tentative Schedule September 18 Distribution of FY11 financial planning materials to departments. Receipt reports will be included. October 2 FY11 budget proposals due to Finance Administration. October 2-16 Input and review of department proposals by Finance Admin. October 23 FY11 budget proposals due to the Interim City Manager. October 26 - City Manager, Finance Administration and department directors' November 6 review financial plan. November 13 Final adjustments from the City Manager completed. November 16 Preparation of the proposed financial plan and FY11 thru December 18 budget by Finance Administration. December 21 Distribution of proposed Financial Plan to City Council. January 2010 City Council budget work sessions. January 29 State forms prepared. February 2 Set Public Hearing & send hearing notice to newspaper. February 16 Public Hearing. March 2 City Council approves FY2011 budget, the FY2011-2013 Financial Plan and FY10-14 CIP Plan. r r'~,~~®~,li! CITY CaF [tJWA CITY ~*~. ~~ ~ ~~~ DATE: September 8, 2009 TO: City Council Candidates FROM: Marian K. 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Q t0 O Q t0 O (O 41 N LL t0 O LL t0 O Y A E Y L 3 r = ~ Q m ~ U` C - (n N "(06` LL' Q fy/1 "~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t0 ~ a' .N ~ Y L Y ~ ~ N ~ .N N p~ UJ - ~ E D Z ll > W LL' ~ = ~ ~ Q ~ = Z O Q Z H LL' LL Q O LL (n LL' W ~ W S (n LL ~ F m (n ~ ~ LL' N 6 ~ ~ ~ N Q 6 N Q N - N ~ ~ N U U o 0 D ., ~ ~ ~ _ m _ o ° n s n m a` ii Q K ii ~.~ r _ 1 Citizen's Guide to the Iowa City ~... _•t ~; ~~"'~'~r~~~ Sales Tax Referendum ,wr•~~- T '^~-~-- Special Election C-TY OF IOWA C--nr May 5, 2009 The voters of Iowa City and throughout Johnson County will vote May 5 on a one cent local option sales tax. This tax would be collected for four years, beginning July 1, 2009. This brochure will provide information on the election process and what projects will be funded if the sales tax is approved in Iowa City. How will the election work? Each community in Johnson County will vote separately on whether the sales tax will be collected in their community. The tax is passed by a simple majority (over 50%) of the voters. The ballot language for each community states how its share of the sales tax proceeds will be used. Only communities that pass the tax will share in the proceeds. How will the sales tax revenue be distributed? The sales tax revenues from all communities that vote "yes" are pooled, and that amount is shared only by those communities that vote "yes". By state law the funds are distributed according to a formula that is based on population (75%) and property tax dollars levied (25%). The funds are not distributed according to where they are taken in, but on the basis of this state formula. Those communities that reject the sales tax are not only rejecting potential revenue collected from their own community but also a share of revenue collected from other Johnson County communities that vote "yes". Example: If Coralville voters approve the tax and Iowa City voters reject it, Iowa City will not share in any of sales tax collected in Coralville. How much revenue will be collected? It is estimated that if all jurisdictions in the county pass the tax, approximately $17 million in sales tax will be collected in the county each year. Iowa City's share will be approximately $9 million per year or $36 million over four years. Who will pay the tax? Anyone who shops in a community that approves the sales tax will contribute. Over 21 cents of every dollar of sales tax collected will be paid by non-residents and visitors. What goods are not taxable? Sales taxes are not collected on groceries, prescription drugs, gasoline and vehicle purchases. What other major cities in Iowa do not have a local option sales tax? Currently Iowa City and Des Moines do not collect a local sales tax. Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Council Bluffs, Dubuque and Ames all collect sales tax revenue. The voters of Cedar Rapids recently approved a sales tax for their flood recovery. How will the tax revenue be spent? The flood of 2008 revealed major vulnerabilities in some of the city's vital public roads, bridges and other public facilities. Sales tax proceeds will be used for improvements that will help the city maintain vital transportation, emergency, and public health services in both routine and emergency situations. The ballot language for Iowa City states: 0% of the revenues generated by this tax will be used for property tax relief and the remaining for the following specific purposes: 100% for remediation, repair and protection of flood impacted public infrastructure and local matching funds for dollars received from any federal or state programs to assist with flood remediation, repair and protection of flood impacted public infrastructure. See reverse side for information on the projects proposed for funding. How the tax would be used: Based on current funding projections, the City Council has indicated that the following two projects will be priorities for use of the sales tax. These are very costly projects. Sales tax revenue alone will not pay for these projects and they are not eligible for the current federal "stimulus" funding. Sales tax proceeds will be used to provide local match for available state and federal funding and to reduce our reliance on property tax and increased user fees otherwise needed to fund such projects. ~.~ y ~` _ ~z. ~ `~ w ~.,, 'g~ s, _ ~3a-' ~, i _ i ar, Flooded Dubuque Street -June 2008 Elevation of Dubuque Street & Reconstruction of the Park Road Bridge Estimated cost: $32 million Background: Dubuque Street serves as our primary link to I-80 and access to major employment centers including the UI campus, hospitals, and downtown. It is also our lowest arterial street. During the 2008 flood Dubuque Street was submerged for an entire month; in 1993 it was submerged for nearly two months and it floods several times each year from locally heavy rains. The Park Road Bridge was constructed in the early 1960's and is in need of structural repairs and traffic capacity improvements. During the 2008 flood the bridge was observed to produce increased water levels upstream by as much as 14 inches. The proposed project will elevate Dubuque Street from Foster Road to just south of Park Road. It will also replace the Park Road Bridge with a structure that is higher and longer so that it will remain open and reduce the level of upstream flooding. Benefits of project: • Keeps major entrance/exit to the city open during future flood events, maintaining access to employment centers, health and emergency services, and residential areas. • The improved hydraulics of the new bridge will reduce flood levels in neighborhoods upstream from Park Road. • The project will replace a bridge that is in need of costly structural repairs. • The new bridge will reduce the likelihood of the city being split by the closure of all bridges during future floods. If the 2008 flood had reached 4 inches higher, all river bridges would have been closed. Inundated North Wastewater Treatment Plant -June 2008 Relocation of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant Estimated cost: $63 million Background: The North Wastewater Plant is located directly adjacent to the Iowa River and was inundated during the 2008 flood. Operations during the flood were severely limited and required significant emergency operations. This project will move all wastewater treatment operations to the South Plant site which is outside of the Iowa River floodplain. A sewer already connects the two sites that will allow flow to be routed to the new location. Benefits of project: • Improved public safety and environmental stewardship will be achieved through better and more reliable wastewater treatment. • The new facilities will make Iowa City better equipped to comply with future wastewater regulations. • In addition to improved flood protection, the new facilities will help contain future sewer rate increases by replacing 1930's era facilities that are in need of major repair and are ill-suited to comply with future wastewater regulations. This brochure has been prepared by the City of Iowa City to provide information about the 1 cent local options sales tax referendum scheduled for a vote on May 5, 2009. If you have additional questions, contact the City Manager's office at 319-356-5010 or go to www.icgov.org/salestax. 3/09 ~ r m ~~~ ~- '~_ 1 ,.. ~.' Y!~ ~ ~ ~ • / - -, c'd €~f'1'~!{~^~t" ~"~.,1 ~,,, ~ ~'y" r t~, _ Trt F'H$i1 ~5+~,e C~,ar a ~; ~v~ .~~~e~ si ys! ~ ~~' K. r ~° ~ ~ ~ ~ $e4; ~ ~~~ ~~ ~ ~ £ ~~ ~ ~~ 1 a ~~ ~~ ~zr Elevation of Duu~gr~e r ~~# ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ and R~~n~ ~ ~~ R~ ~~~~~ ~~~~~''~.~~4~~ -~a= ~~~.~~~~~ ~~~1 '~ aty Y.oT v4 .. t ~~ ~ ~ ' e^,, ~° _ g. ~ r ~ ~'"`' `fir` - '~ ~ ~~~ A~`~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .}~ ~~ ~ aP^~ ~et^e , ~; Estimated cost: $32.5 million r ~ ~ '°'~ ~''° ~ , ~~, ~ ~~f , ~~ ' ` ,;~y ,,~~ F .~* ~ ~ ~ ,s • Dubu ue Street is the rinci al entrance to Iowa '-w ~'~`r r •'~` ` ~ '~`~~` ~'~'~~ ~` City from Interstate 80 -Average daily vehicle ="~ ~ ~~" ;~' ~ *-' ~_ ~ ~~ count of 25,500. Principal access to Downtown ~~ .~: ~ ~ .~~~~. `.,~ - , ~ ~ ~,~ ~ ~~ "~~~,"`d" lea '..'-'~ .~` °~'- ~!e' r~ :... ~ • ~~ }~ v.~' r , Iowa City and The University of Iowa Campus. Q ~~ _ e< i .r • Park Road Brid a is one of five arterial street ~'~ ~ ~~'"~~~~"`~' ~ ~~s'~ crossings of the Iowa River in Iowa City. ~g~~ ~`~~ ~~' ~.~ ~ . ~~~~~ • Dubuque Street and Park Road Bridge were closed ~ ~~~~~ ~ ~ ~k ~ ~,~~#:, ~ `sA : , ~.,~~ •` for over 30 da s durin the 2008 flood. ~~ ~n ~' s= ~° 4~ ` ~ ~`~.~. ~ ~~-~~ ' et ~~""` ~ ~~°' Y g ~~~~~ ~ + ~~ , ~y~ $- • The existing low elevation of Dubuque Street ~:~ ~~`~~, ~ ~`i,r ~ ~y~'~ .~ mow; `~. .r ~; causes it to be the first arterial street closed during `" `.~~ ~' ~ = ~` ~~` ~ ~ ~k~"' aflood event. Park Road Bridge is the first bridge ~"~ '" „ ~ ~ jP~-_ ,~~3~t°:. .•~ . ~~' to be closed. $~'~~~~ ~~ ~~; t ~~ ~ ~= ~ ~ t q~ ~' • , ~,~ z * ~ ,. war _ ~'' ,~ ~~~ The existing design of the bridge causes river levels ~•g ; <; ~~ ' I '~ ~ ~ r` ~ ~,~, '~~ ,~ to rise upstream. ~~ °~~, ~'w "~~: i t ~ ` .~_~ ~~ d ~ 5~~ ~°. F • Dubuque Street and Park Road provide access to ~~ a ~ ~ ~ s„, .- major employment and education centers including `~~~ °~° ~ - ~ ~~~~~ ~ ~~ `~~~~' ' ~'~ ~~'~ x . ~ ~.~, ~~ »~ m 20,000+ University of Iowa employees and ~ ~~ ~, i .I4:t~~~ yRk ;~ ~' `~~:~;°~ ~~~. 30,000 students. ~ ~" ~ ~ f ~ ~ ~. ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ' E `q' ~ ~ ant ~¢ ~ • ~ s l c~`.'~~ ~ f ~"{ • Provide principal access to major emergency and ~;°~ ~ ~;~~,~~- ~,~,; ~~ ; ~k ~~ sue, medical service centers, including The University of '.~' ~ ~r ; `~~ Iowa Hos itals and Clinics Veterans Administration ~~ " rte. € `~ " ~~~ p Hospital and Mercy Hospital -~~~€. ~~ ~ ,~ ~. 3~ ~~_ ~ ~'~ `~ j f ;t ~ " ~" ~ ~ . ~.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ S~ ~ ~'` City of Iowa City Contact Information: _°F~ ~~ ~ ~` .. Jeff Davidson, Director Rick Fosse, Director ~,,~~~~~,~ `'~ ~ ~~~~ ~~~~.~°f~ uP ~, Planning ~ Community Development Public Works ~. ` ~ ~+~~' _~..~ti ~ ~i1-~ ._:.~ 319-356-5232 319-356-5141 ~a 4 =" - `~ ~`` ~-~ '~ ! 1 ~ ~' ~~ ~ ' jell-davidson@iowa-city.org rick-fosse@iowa-city.org ~`~~; f ~ ~~ P~ `~~~ ',~ " ~ ,f ~' • Maintain access to emergency services for north Iowa City and adjoining Johnson County residents. • Maintain function of Mayflower Residence Hall (University of Iowa), alleviating the need to evacuate 1000 residents. • Reduce the need for evacuations due to lack of access. • Alleviate existing operational constraint on the Army Corps of Engineers' operation of the Coralville Reservoir. Elevation of Dubuque Street would facilitate higher release rates earlier in flood events, reducing overall peak flooding. • Maintain access to hospitals, University of Iowa campus, and downtown employment center. • Reduce traffic congestion caused by traffic converging on the one remaining access to Iowa City during a flood event - Dodge Street. Dubuque Street with Mayflower Residence Hall in back- ground. Inundated Dubuque Street. • Newly designed bridge would create less backwater and reduce flood damage to upstream properties. • Hydraulic benefits of improved bridge would help reduce flood potential in Coralville including commercial areas on Highway 6. • New bridge would balance traffic among all river crossings and reduce congestion due to bridge closure. • Access maintained between east Iowa City and Manville Heights Neighborhood/UI Arts Campus. R,, ~~ e ~ :. .~ ~Ii` LJ' .F ~l Submerged Park Road Bridge. ~- - - - ~, _ Intersection of Dubuque Street and Park Road Bridge. ~ ~~ ~"' ~_ - ~, ~~ ~°.~, } ~~ ~` -. ~~ ~~~ ~ " F/oob.v ~ ,`cwa River in Iowa City -completely submerged Park Road Bridge at bottom of photo -other bridges to the south are of higher elevation. r e "R~ x ~ ~. t r^? a-~ ~ ~.I~il~~'~r~''~.I~I[~~ ~d5n r, ''II ~ , ~ l,~p... ~ e. Ifi ~.F~ Park Road Bridge -Holes drilled in deck to equalize pres- sure to prevent separation of deck from piers. 7 s a ~.-. ~ ri' rca91,*~ NItl1 ~ ~ ~7~ ~ ~ ~ ® s ~' - ~~ ~A Located adjacent to the Iowa River, the North Plant is one of two sewage treatment plants serving Iowa City. Inundated during the 2008 flood, minimal sewage treatment was possible during this time. Significant effort and good fortune combined to prevent the total loss of operation of this facility during the flood. The newer South Wastewater Treatment Plant is not located in the Iowa River floodplain. Relocation of the North Wastewater Treatment operations by expanding the South Wastewater Treatment Plant will eliminate the threat of direct flooding from the Iowa River. Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan calls for subsequent flood mitigation strategies to be incorporated into the area and a high density urban neighborhood developed. '..,~ - ~~.~~ '! e' ~. ~ ;,. ~Pa- . r~. ,r - - ~,, ~,~ F ~. a ~~._. Benefits of Relocation: • Relocation of plant away from the Iowa River floodplain would ensure its integrity and maintenance of vital wastewater treatment ~,~,- ~. ~.,.__ k ~";_~ ~~_~ t rya •~ .. ~ .~ "`` ~p' 1 $~g; L~~- ~ ~ ~ u ~r ~~ .: s ~ / . ~ `~ ~f _ ,ti ~~_ , ~- .. .~~ - _ ~ I r M ~~ ., ~ ~ ' ~. ~~ ~ ~ u ,~. , {p ~~ .. 1 , F. ~:~ South Elevation ~ ~. $ .. d ~~ ~ , ~ l" ~t~ 0 2 4 8 Fl. Constructing a new fire station became a top priority for Iowa City after In 1991, the City of Iowa City the catastrophic flooding during the summer of 2008. Many roads were identified the need for a new fire inundated for more than a month, severely impairing travel within station in northeast Iowa City the community. As such, the ability for the Iowa City Fire Department based on several factors, which to provide essential emergency response services was significantly included: compromised for the duration of the flood event. • Substandard response times in northeast Iowa City • Continued development of property in north and east Iowa City and the increasing distance from the nearest existing fire station • Increasing amount of large office and commercial development occurring at the Interstate 80/Highway 1 interchange • Increasing traffic volumes and emergency response needs on Interstate 80 and Highway 1 Fire Station #4 is intended to be a gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)certified project. Thefacilitywill beasingle- story structure with 13,300 gross square feet, including a mezzanine level, basement, and apparatus bay. The 3,500 sq. ft. apparatus bay will be adrive-through facility housing three bays. The facility is designed to be a live-in station, with six separate dormitory rooms, training room, kitchen and dayroom area, a fitness room, and separate women and men's shower and locker facilities. Plans include an area for storage, office space, a workroom, and a Haz-Mat decontamination area. Low cost components for onsite training are incorporated in the design. Property for the new facility has been acquired by the City of Iowa City, test wells for the ground source heat pump have been dug, and an environmental assessment has been conducted. The site and building plans have been reviewed and approved by all local permitting entities. City of Iowa City Contact Information: Andy Rocca, Fire Chief Jeff Davidson, Director Iowa City Fire Department Planning & Community Development 319-356-5256 319-356-5232 andy-rocca@iowa-city.org jeff-davidson@iowa-city.org a~ i 7b ~ a Z ~ ~~ o ~ o~Z W N OWO pLLU a~~ F U ~ ~~. t 1 O ~~ M ~' O ~, ~ H ~ Q ~~ r~~~ :~ yi/ II ~~ W ~ 1\ I'~ LL Z ~ ~ ss -Q V~~ ~. ~ ~ ~ ` o ' N Z ~~~ ~h ~ O / ~~ H ~, N H ` ~ ~ ~Z C1 LL .. H H ~ Q ~ Q a p O ~1\ ~ ~1 I ~~ ~ N U ~ ~ ~ ~ O ~ ~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ W ~ ^` n~ W U ~ Z ~ ~ /}~ ~ V ~ M O ~ m ~ O ~ O ~ (n U O p U -ul N(00~ ~ii~~-~~ /}~ W ~ 3 N ~ N O (6 N V U SOmN ~~/ O O U s ~ c~ >n D YmO~s . ~ $ ~ U ~ m.o 0 o m ~ ° m cn °rn ~aLL J N ccN G M ~ 'ate' ~ N ~ i CV a . N ~ Ln r ~ >+ r O O _ ~ ~ O O E N ~ ~ .U 3 N ~ ~ a C J w ~ C O Q. _ N O w ~ N ~.~ ~ ~ cn a N n E ~ E N ~ N ~ O) jp ~ C Q 0 ~ LL I ~ LL + p Q' ~ ~ W (O ~ 00 ~ V (O A ®~ ~ ~ ~ O N m~~ N W V w ~ ._ '- ~ 0 '~.W Total estimated expense: ~~..~ '~,.g','~ --- _ ~__ $6.3 million 'I ~, ate, `. .~ _ ~ '~-,~,, -- ..,~', Requested Congressionally _ Designated Funding: $5 million ,~~~ Proposal The City of Iowa City is proposing a project to separate the grade of the First Avenue/Iowa Interstate Railroad crossing in east Iowa City. The project would raise the grade of the railroad and lowerthe grade of First Avenue ' to create agrade-separated railroad crossing. A project feasibility study completed by NNW Engineering Consultants found that a grade separation project is feasible with a railroad bridge over First Avenue. Existing Conditions ~ First Avenue is a major arterial street corridor in east Iowa City, with average daily traffic (ADT) of 20,400 vehicles per day. According to estimates from the Johnson County Council of Governments, the ADT is expected to climb to over 28,000 within 10 years. When Iowa Interstate Railroad trains block First Avenue during peak periods, observation studies show that on average, 144 vehicles are blocked while idling in traffic. Another 196 vehicles do not wait, but seek other routes around the blocked arterial street. The nearest alternative crossing of the railroad corridor is afour-mile detour using the Summit Street Bridge. Railroads have been experiencingan annual 10% increase in use due to rising energy costs and the general increase in shipped products, and this trend is expected to continue. Description By taking advantage of an existing 12-foot difference in the grade of First Avenue north and south of the railroad tracks, First Avenue can be lowered 10 feet while still maintaining slope for drainage. To achieve the 21 feet of clearance required for an arterial street, the railroad will be raised 11 feet. Raising railroad tracks is accomplished by placing new ballast rock between the rails and mechanically lifting the rails slightly including the ties, and compacting the ballast. This essential procedure is repeated along the railroad corridor until the desired height is achieved. Benefits of Project • vehicle traffic will no longer idle in the corridor when blocked by a train, improving pollutant emissions and travel time; • traffic will no longer detour through residential neighborhoods, improving quality of life; • access to the three high schools, two elementary schools, and junior high school along the First Avenue corridor will no longer be blocked by the train; • safety of school children in adjacent school grounds will be improved, as there have been past incidents where students have walked between stopped rail cars to get to the other side; • public safety benefits as emergency response times along the corridor will be improved. Iowa City Fire Station #3 is located at the south end of the First Avenue corridor. Existing railroad crossing-First Avenue `~~ ~~~ ~ "' ~ ~ ak ~~~~~~ A ~ r~ ~ P i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ l _~ ~~ ~~~- 5 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~'~~ E ~~'~~~rt LPL r M W ~ I till 1-~ irk r ~: ,~' - ~.. ~ .`~~_ P~ •K T ~'3rW~s3[I'~s P ~l ~, ~_ ~ ~'~P~scatin~ ~~ ;~ F ~fTlfl`l~lCll~~' ~I~~~ ~ ~° iJl~~ ~~ .k _ __ , ~f ~~ ..~ ~ r ~. -'~~ ~_'""' w4~_~ January 2008 School Fire Station #3 v /~~'d ~h~ers Q ~d~e ~~,~ Rd~~roda ~ Project Location CITY OF IOWA CITY p'•~; b m b b b x x F b ~° ~ f` ~~ ,~ ~~ ~y~~v z ~- ~--+~ Z~