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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
IP1. Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
June 3 Work Session
IP2. Work Session Agenda
IP3. Pending City Council Work Session Topics
Miscellaneous
IP4. Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information
May 29, 2025
IP5. Memo from Neighborhood Development Services Director: Affordable Housing
Fund - Proposed Changes to the Distribution of Funds
IP6. Neighborhood and Development Services 2024 Annual Report
Draft Minutes
IP7. Senior Center Commission: May 15
May 29, 2025 City of Iowa City
Item Number: IP1.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 29, 2025
Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Attachments: Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
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City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
Subject to change
CITY OF IOWA CITY
May 28, 2025
Date
Time
Meeting
Location
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
4:00 PM
Work session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Monday, July 21, 2025
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
City of Coralville
TBD
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Monday, October 20, 2025
4:30 PM
Joint Entities Meeting
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Monday, November 3, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
4:00 PM
Work Session
City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:00 PM
Formal Meeting
410 E. Washington Street
Item Number: IP2.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 29, 2025
Work Session Agenda
Attachments: Work Session Agenda
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the
City Clerk's Office 356-5041
If you will need disability -related accommodations in order to participate in this
program/event, please contact Kellie Grace at 319-356-5041, kgrace@iowa-
city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
meet your access needs.
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June 3, 2025 - 4:00 PIVI CITY OF IOWA CITY
Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington Street
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You can watch the meeting on cable channel 4 (118.2 QAM) in Iowa City, University
Heights and Coralville, or you can watch it online at any of the following websites:
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1. Clarification of Agenda Items
2. Information Packet Discussion [May 22, May 29]
Council direction needed for the following:
e (IP5) Memo from NDS Director: Affordable Housing fund - Proposed Changes to the
Distribution of Funds
3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates
4. Local Option Sales Tax Presentation and Discussion
5. Discuss land acquisition and/or banking for affordable housing development
6. Affordable housing discussion
7. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees
Item Number: IP3.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 29, 2025
Pending City Council Work Session Topics
Attachments: Pending Work Session Topics
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
May 28, 2025
Currently Scheduled
• June 17, 2025: Joint Meeting with the Community Police Review Board
Local Option Sales Tax Discussion
FY23-25 Strategic Plan Action Item Topics ReQuiring Council Discussion:
Explore legal steps to discourage or prevent bad faith and predatory property investors
Advance prioritized recommendations in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan. Work with partners to
undertake significant -scale affordable housing efforts
Develop a vision statement for a singular regional transit system with metro Johnson County entities and
obtain initial commitments to study a regional system from each entity's elected officials
Other Topics:
• Discussion of board and commission appointment process
• License plate reader technology discussion
• Air quality discussion
• Historic preservation incentive discussion
• University of Iowa update
• Conference Board (Sept. 16, 2025)
• Recap of the State of Iowa legislative session (June)
■ Overview of the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance
■ Sidewalk connection to Happy Hollow Park
• Low Income Utility Discount Program (IP2 from 4.24.25)
Note: Some items on the Pending List may require staff research and information gathering prior to scheduling.
Item Number: IP4.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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May 29, 2025
Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information
Attachments: Memo from City Manager's Office dated May 27, 2025 - Housing Information
Memo from City Manager's Office dated May 27, 2025 - Iowa City Housing
Authority Waiting List Update
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 27, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager's Office
Re: Housing Information
At your October 15, 2024 work session you asked staff to provide you housing related information
on a recurring basis prior to each City Council meeting. Staff intends to add to this memo with each
Information Packet that is publicly released prior to formal City Council meetings.
We welcome feedback on the type of information that you believe will be most informative and useful
in your roles as City Councilors.
Date
Topic
Source
October
HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is a required count
Institute for Community
31, 2024
conducted across the country of sheltered and
Alliances (ICA)
unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a
https://icalliances.org/pit
single night in January. In 2023, the count revealed 160
sheltered and 18 unsheltered individuals in Johnson
County. In 2024, the count revealed 159 sheltered and
22 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County.
November
Housing Choice Voucher Utilization Rate: The
HUD Housing Choice
14, 2024
utilization rate refers to the number of housing choice
Voucher Data Dashboard
vouchers that are under lease as a percentage of total
httPs://www.hud.gov/Progr
am offices/public indian
vouchers available. As of July 2024, the national
housing/programs/hcv/das
utilization rate is 86.23%. The State of Iowa utilization
hboard
rate is 82.74%. The Iowa City Housing Authority
utilization rate of 92.85% exceeds both the national and
state figures.
December
ICAAR Market Trends: ICAAR collects data about
Iowa City Area Association
5, 2024
home sales monthly. In Oct. 2024, the median sales
of Realtors (ICAAR):
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price was $376,250 for single-family (up 29.9% from
https://icaar.org/market-
Oct. 2023) and was $274,000 for a condominium (up
trends/
8.5%). However, the median sales price per square foot
only increased 8.3%, which suggests some of the
increase is due to the size of homes. In addition, the
active inventory has increased 37.7%, which can help
slow inflationary pressures.
January 2,
2-Bedroom Housing Wage: The National Low Income
National Low Income
2025
Housing Coalition computes housing wages across the
Housing Coalition Out of
country (the hourly wage rate needed to afford housing
Reach Report.
in the selected geographic region). In Iowa, the 2-
https://nlihc.org/oor/state/i
bedroom housing wage across the state is $18.86. For
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the Iowa City metropolitan area, the 2-bedroom housing
wage is $20.81.
January
Cost Burden: A household is considered housing cost
2023 5-Year American
21, 2025
burdened if it spends more than 30% of its income on
Community Survey Data
housing expenses, including rent, mortgage payments,
by the U.S. Census
and utilities. In 2023, 59.3% of renters and 18.0% of
Bureau
owners were housing cost burdened. Households with
https://data. census.gov/tab
Ie/ACSDT5Y2023.B25106
lower incomes are more likely to experience cost
burden: 91 % of households making less than $35,000
?q=iowa%20city%20cost
are cost burdened.
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Tenure
February
Cost of Home Construction: The NAHB regularly
Cost of Constructing a
4, 2025
conducts a national, non -statistically valid survey of
Home-2024 by the
builders about the cost breakdowns for a new single-
National Association of
family home. In 2024, the average finished area of a
Home Builders (NAHB)
new home was 2,647 square feet, and the average total
https://www.nahb.orq/-
sales price was $665,298. Construction costs
/media/NAHB/news-and-
accounted for approximately 64.4% of the sales price.
economics/docs/housing-
Meanwhile, the finished lot cost was 13.7% of the sales
economics-plus/special-
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price, while other overhead costs — including financing,
studies/2025/special-
general expenses, marketing, and sales commissions —
study -cost -of -constructing -
a-home-2024-ianuary-
made up another 11.0%. This left an average of 11.0%
which constituted profit.
2025.pdf
February
HUD Point -in -Time Count: This is a required count
Institute for Community
13, 2025
conducted across the country of sheltered and
Alliances (ICA) - 2025 not
unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a
yet available.
single night in January. In 2023, the count revealed 160
https://icalliances.org/pit
sheltered and 18 unsheltered individuals in Johnson
County. In 2024, the count revealed 159 sheltered and
22 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County. The
2025 count of sheltered individuals is being gathered for
submission to HUD. Unofficially, the 2025 count
revealed 38 unsheltered individuals in Johnson County.
March 6,
ICAAR Days on Market Trends: ICAAR collects data
Iowa City Area Association
2025
about how long homes are listed for sale on the market.
of Realtors (ICAAR):
In Feb. 2025, the median Days on Market (DOM) in Iowa
https://icaar.org/market-
City was 36 for single-family (up 38.5% from Feb. 2024)
trends/
and was 28 for condominiums (up 24.4%). While DOM
increased this past year, these numbers still suggest
many homes are selling relatively quickly, and there is a
strong demand for housing compared to supply.
May 1,
Utility Expenses: The cost of utilities is an important
2023 Iowa Water and
2025
component of monthly housing expenditures. The Iowa
Wastewater Rates
Finance Authority (IFA) recently funded a dashboard that
Dashboard, Environmental
allows public utility providers in Iowa to compare water
Finance Center at the
and sewer rates from FY23. For a residential customer
University of North
using 5,000 gallons of water and sewer service, Iowa
Carolina at Chapel Hill
City monthly rate is $60.73 which is in the lowest 20% of
(UNC EFC).
bills charged (the median in Iowa is $85.60). When a
https://dashboards.efc.sog
unc.edu/ia
residential customer only uses 4,000 gallons of water
and sewer service, Iowa City's rate drops to the lowest
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10% of bills charged at $50.30 (compared to the Iowa
median of $74.32). While Iowa City's rates have
increased since FY23, this highlights the comparative
affordability of Iowa City's water and sewer service.
May 15,
ICAAR Inventory and Sales Trends: ICAAR collects
Iowa City Area Association
2025
data on several housing market variables by city. The
of Realtors (ICAAR):
April 2025 data shows that active inventory of homes for
https://icaar.org/market-
Iowa City is up 54.5% compared to April 2024 while
trends/
closed sales are down 20% for that same period. This
data suggests fewer buyers may be participating in the
market.
May 29,
Household Size: Household size affects housing needs
2023 5-Year American
2025
within a community. For example, larger households may
Community Survey Data
require homes with more bedrooms and living space,
by the U.S. Census
whereas smaller households, such as singles or couples
Bureau
without children, can drive demand for smaller units. In
https://data. census.gov/tab
le/ACSST5Y2023.S2501?
2023, 37% of Iowa City households consisted of 1
person, 35% consisted of 2 persons, 14% consisted of 3
q=iowa+city,+ia
persons, and 13% consisted of 4 persons. However,
there is a reciprocal relationship: smaller units may
attract smaller households rather than small households
driving the demand for smaller units.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 27, 2025
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Manager's Office
Re: Iowa City Housing Authority Waiting List Update
Data on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing (PH) waitlists is provided monthly
by the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA). ICHA prioritizes applicants using criteria reviewed and
approved by City Council, with the top preference category consisting of households that live and/or
work in ICHA's jurisdiction (Johnson and Iowa Counties, and Washington County north of Highway
92) and are elderly, disabled or have minor children. Waitlists are regularly updated consistent with
best practice to ensure applicants remain eligible, are interested in staying on the waitlist, and are
accurately classified in the appropriate preference category. The most recent waitlist update was
implemented May 2025.
Table 1: ICHA Waiting Lists and Homeless Counts
Month
HCV Waiting List
(# in Top Preference Category)
PH Waiting List
(# in Top Preference Category)
Homeless
Count**
Dec '24
10,091 1,205
Jan '25
10,087 1,204
1,627 570
Feb'25
10,035 (1,157)
-- 1,688 of the 10,305, or 16.8%.
have an Iowa City address --
1,614 (573)
-- 452 of the 1,614, or 28%, have
an Iowa City address --
March '25
9,956 1,095
1,599 561
April '25
8,913 1,095
1,573 551
May '25
2,349 1,115
1,557 541
* Data source for monthly tracking is still being investigated.
Item Number: IP5.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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May 29, 2025
Memo from Neighborhood Development Services Director: Affordable Housing Fund -
Proposed Changes to the Distribution of Funds
Attachments: Memo from NDS Director - Affordable Housing Fund - Proposed Changes to
the Distribution of Funds
CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: May 22, 2025
To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
From: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director
Re: Affordable Housing Fund — Proposed Changes to the Distribution of Funds
In FY17 the City established an Affordable Housing Fund which dedicates local General Fund
dollars for affordable housing projects and activities. The City uses a distribution formula to
outline how funds will be utilized to support housing in our community. The distribution is
updated periodically to reflect changing needs or priorities. Staff recommends the following
changes to the distribution for FY26:
FY2025 Distribution
Proposed FY2026 Distribution
Housing Trust Fund
($200k set aside for LIHTC)
$700,000
Housing Trust Fund
(includes LIHTC projects)
$650,000
Opportunity Fund
$21,000
Opportunity Fund
(includes Healthy Homes)
$61,840
Healthy Homes
$45,000
Housing Placement Services
($80,000 Security Deposit /
$30,000 Landlord Risk Mitigation)
$110,000
Housing Placement Services
($100,000 Security Deposit /
$30,000 Landlord Risk Mitigation)
$130,000
Emergent Situation
$50,000
Emergent Situation
$50,000
Winter Shelter
$104,000
Winter Shelter
$108,160
Rationale for Distribution:
Staff recommends removing the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) set -aside from the
Housing Trust Fund (HTF) award. The set -aside is historically not enough incentive for these
types of projects and most developers are accessing larger amounts of funds through the
Housing Trust Fund. This would not necessarily require the HTF to change their process, but
would eliminate them having to track those funds separately for two or more years. The HTF
conducts quarterly allocation rounds. LIHTC developers may apply during any round for funds,
but receive priority in the funding round leading up to the 9% LIHTC application deadline with
the state.
To ensure the HTF has adequate administrative funds, the 8% administrative fee on the entire
award would be allowed. Previously, 8% of their regular award was allowed as an administrative
fee and 5% was allowed for the LIHTC set -aside. Under this proposed budget their
administrative fees would increase from $50,000 to $52,000.
A consistent barrier to securing rental housing is the inability to afford upfront move -in costs,
particularly security deposits. Local service providers have frequently reported that security
deposits are among the most requested, but least funded, types of housing assistance. Funding
for this program is chronically depleted before the end of the fiscal year. Staff recommends
increasing these funds due to the ongoing demand for this assistance.
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A description of the set asides is provided for your reference below
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County
Provides no interest or below market loans to support affordable housing projects such as
acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental, owner occupied, and transitional
housing as well as shelter facilities. The Housing Trust Fund accepts applications on a quarterly
basis for housing projects that benefit households with incomes less than 80% of area median
income. Most actual awards benefit households with incomes well below the 80% area median
income threshold.
City funds must support projects located in Iowa City and encourage housing and residential
facilities throughout all neighborhoods in Iowa City. Loan funds repaid to the HTF are reinvested
in new housing projects, maximizing the long-term impact of the City's investment.
Opportunity Fund
Funds set aside for affordable housing opportunities that arise throughout the year. Prior
unutilized land banking funds (from original distribution formula) and unused funds from the
Healthy Homes and Emergent Situations set asides are applied to the Opportunity Fund at the
end of the fiscal year. The current balance of this set -aside is $254,509.
The funds can be spent on the purchase of available land for affordable housing, housing
acquisition and may also support activities that address the safety and accessibility of existing
homes. Recent examples of housing activities utilizing Opportunity Funds include the
construction of the 724 Ronalds St. home for the ICCSD Student Built House to be owned and
rented for affordable housing by The Housing Fellowship, relocation assistance to Forest View
residents not eligible for ARPA funds, and additional funding to the Security Deposit Assistance
program administered by CommUnity Crisis Services during the pandemic.
The City purchased a lot in the Lindemann subdivision with the former land banking funds.
Partnering with the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP), DVIP will construct up to
six townhomes on the lot for those impacted by domestic violence transitioning to permanent
housing using state HOME -ARP funds.
In the last few years, we have seen a decline in the number of referrals from the school -based
clinics and medical offices for children with asthma or other respiratory problems. Due to the
reduced referrals, the City has used Healthy Homes funds for radon mitigation of affordable
housing units and to assist CDBG, HOME or GRIP recipients improve indoor air quality if a
resident in the home has a lung disorder, as verified by a medical professional. Due to the
decreased referrals, these funds will be combined with the Opportunity Fund. When staff identify
rehabilitation needs for low-income households that improve indoor air quality, provide
accessibility for a person with disabilities, or address another critical need and no other funds
are available, these funds may be utilized.
Housing Placement Services
Dedicated to programs that assist tenants with low incomes and those who find it difficult to find
housing due to various reasons such as prior evictions, criminal histories or poor landlord
references. Due to recent demand levels, the funds are typically depleted before the end of the
fiscal year.
Partnering with Shelter House, a landlord risk mitigation fund was capitalized with $60,000 (two
years' worth of allocations). The funds provide a protection for landlords willing to rent to tenants
with higher barriers to housing by covering excessive damages, lost rent or legal fees incurred
beyond the security deposit, up to $3,500. The program began in July 2023 and to date, 24
tenants have been housed due to these funds.
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If risk mitigation funds are not utilized in the prior year, the balance is applied to security deposit
assistance. For example; if $5,000 is paid out in claims in FY25, in FY26 an additional $25,000
will be allocated to security deposit assistance and Shelter House will be paid $5,000 to restore
the risk mitigation fund to $60,000.
Emergent Situations
Reserved for emergent situations where housing assistance is needed urgently, is the result of
unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances, are of recent origin and other funding
opportunities are not available. The funds must go to a non-profit or governmental agency to
administer. Individual requests are not eligible. Prior examples include financial assistance to
Shelter House to relocate income qualified residents required to move due to a redevelopment
project or a mobile home park closure, and funds to Habitat for Humanity to provide
winterization of mobile homes.
Winter Shelter
Provides a temporary, low barrier shelter adjacent to the GuideLink Center for up to 40
additional beds for residents during the winter months. Shelter House operates the shelter for
15 weeks starting in December each year, maintains two employees present for all hours of
operations, and has an employee with brain health and crisis services expertise available to
serve the winter shelter exclusively. The City entered a five-year agreement with Shelter House
for winter shelter that provides an inflationary increase each year. Each year the city will update
the distribution to reflect the contracted commitment.
Absent City Council direction on changes, Staff intends to move forward with this revised
funding distribution, which will go in effect on July 1, 2025. If you have any questions, please
contact me at trace-hightshoe(a�iowa-city.orq.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY June 3, 2025
Information submitted between distribution of late handouts on Monday and 2:30 pm on
Tuesday.
Late
IPS. Discuss land acquisition and/or banking for affordable housing development:
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10.c. Rezoning - N. Governor St: See Council Correspondence from Audrey Bahrick
and Dina Bishara
June 3, 2025 City of Iowa City
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
October 1, 2024
Resolution approving a purchase agreement for 1002 North Summit Street and 1006 North
Summit Street.
Prepared By: Sam Turnbull, Grants Specialist
Reviewed By: Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood Development Services
Director
Fiscal Impact: The acquisition will encumber approximately $750,000 of
ARPA funds.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: NIA
Attachments: Socioeconomic data maps for Summit
Affordable Housing Heat Map
Resolution
Purchase Agreement
Executive Summary:
The City Council designated affordable housing as an ARPA funding priority. Council set
aside approximately $1.7 million in funds for the acquisition of property or land to support
permanent, affordable housing. Earlier this month, the City closed on three, three bedroom
condos on Herbert Hoover Highway that will be operated as affordable housing and managed
by the Iowa City Housing Authority. The City has a purchase agreement, contingent on
Council approval, for the parcels located at 1002 &1006 N. Summit St. that would allow for
the construction of future affordable housing. The City will exhaust the set -aside for
affordable housing with these two purchases. Combined, the two acquisitions may contribute
up to 39 units of permanent, affordable housing to our community.
Background I Analysis:
Staff hired a realtor to help us with site selection to acquire land for a future housing
development. The City entered a purchase agreement subject to Council approval for the
two parcels at 1002 and 1006 North Summit Street. The parcels meet several of the City's
criteria for a site appropriate for City assisted housing. The location is in area that is
considered "high -opportunity" for affordable housing through an analysis of socioeconomic
factors and local data.
On August 6, 2024, Iowa City's Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Intern, Naomi
Mehta, presented information to City Council on repositioning public housing. Her
presentation discussed areas of opportunity that would be ideal to support affordable housing
development. The properties at 1002 and 1006 N. Summit Street are located in areas
identified as having Low Social Vulnerability levels and higher economic mobility for children
of households with lower income. Comparative to other areas of the City, this location also
has lower numbers of households utilizing Housing Choice Vouchers and lower numbers of
public housing properties. Additionally, these properties fall outside of areas with
concentrations of City subsidized housing based on the City's Affordable Housing Heat Map.
The maps are attached that depict the location of 1002 & 1006 N. Summit Street relative to
this data.
Site considerations also include proximity to amenities, developability, and alignment with
City priorities. City Council established guidelines to determine what land is appropriate for
affordable housing. The following factors were considered for this particular site:
1. Zoning: The parcels are currently zoned RM12. Based on this zoning, the maximum
allowable number of dwelling units is 28. As they will be affordable housing units, a density
bonus is an option that would increase the number of units allowed at this site. The
maximum height is 35', but could also be increased with an affordable housing height bonus.
These items would be considered during the design phase. No rezoning is required for this
site.
2. Proximity to planned or existing transit: The site will be served by public transit. The
City's North Dodge route currently has multiple stops on North Dodge Street which are within
1/4 mile of the properties.
3. Proximity to neighborhood services: The properties are less than 1/4 mile from Happy
Hollow Park and Hickory Hill Park. They are within easy and safe walking distance of a gas
station, grocery store, medical offices, and a coffee shop. Students living in this future
development would attend Mann Elementary at the intersection of North Dodge Street and
Church Street which is approximately 0.6 miles away.
4. Pre -Development Costs: This is infill development with close access to City water and
sewer. The streets and sidewalks are established.
5. Floodplain: Neither property is in the floodplain.
6. Project leverage: The City has several funding options that could be utilized for design
and construction.
The purchase agreement identifies a possession date of October 18, 2024. Once acquired,
staff will start to identify funding sources for design and construction and begin pre -
development activities. Once completed, the Iowa City Housing Authority will manage as
permanent, affordable housing.
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Prepared by: Sam Turnbull, Grants Specialist, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5237
Resolution No. 24-242
Resolution approving a purchase agreement for 1002 North Summit
Street and 1006 North Summit Street.
Whereas, staff has negotiated the attached Residential Real Estate Purchase Agreement with the
owner of 1002 and 1006 North Summit Street contingent on City Council approval; and
Whereas, City Council has allocated approximately $1.7 million in ARPA funds for affordable
housing; and
Whereas, the City should acquire this land for future affordable housing development.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The attached Residential Real Estate Purchase Agreement is approved.
2. Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the City Manager is authorized to execute all
documents necessary to purchase 1002 & 1006 North Summit Street in accordance with
the attached purchase agreement.
Passed and approved this 1st day of October, 2024.
M&Ar
Approved by
City Clerk City Attomeyrs Office
(Sue Dulek — Dg12512024)
It was moved by Moe and seconded by Salih the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were
Ayes: Nays: Absent:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Dunn
Harmsen
x Moe
x Salih
x Teague
edaaerea[anwnnraim:
LKR Residential Real Estate Purchase Agreement r® - S
nisform apprcnK by the Iowa GAY Area Aancia@nnd REALMRSP ""'�ajl
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A ® NEWMORTGAGE ®CommEmul ® MA 93VA ®ONn TI'm P'Isd'aa
Agrermerd a [vodngad upon Ibe 811YQt5 aNddng a'A' <emmimau kr a finl ml estare mnRgnge for %of du
pwcM1ase pda � h inlaal d. Ba pnnnds , Iwo sauced Wereby of mt more INa, % amadad ovw a gam of W lea
Bun ye�s,.ntlla baBom duednmolnatlMv Ymu EWERS agmero P°.n.n,dan `. krlmn
odglnndm am ma pouts. and m pay W addition ell di. rusmn., loan costs. BIIYERB epee upon —Pam d -agar la
immalvaly mays aP A aH , kr aurF malgage wish s mounerdal mon,, Wda and m eariae &ood ktW e[krW N abbm a
mor"nnann das above pavided.Up�nIaeivng walan kan[maebnent(aPP^sssd by the Imde's aelubd aPPraisdl,
BUYERS shag rzkae Oda mnW% Wvafen8.0 BUYERB lave ral deliveredawdnm fiand,[m� .ymlm+e <onleiNng
rFeabaa amnaar lvmseaepabk la BUTEpS.mw Wog at_® AAI Ili M 13 Noon
eBbe BETlt85 ce BUYEPS vaP daclaze tM Pumluae Apeman nub and vdd a d au WYaa'aa Rude I`aa'°de'sMr be rammed.
BUYERS "I pay We l Me al IM1e PuNuse pda at the dme d W G by pamnnadan d BUYERS' anawl funds and the ml
nzavpmada,
B- ®CASH: 0WEI6 w01 ray the babaae of der pualaae phe N web at Bu � of clo�R. Ices PumEae Apeevwt a mt
makgem upon BUYERS obw i, eud, fund. I1da dfa is suw.w la BUYERS providin8 SFlI w d, .ri paof and
duc=a dm I t BUYERB have;aa wy available US, funds in du ana d of We PuN price w la r dan 11M
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C. ® Yea ® No TNa affa la ronWgeN upm end subjmr m B[IYFRS rkvng ab obhwi^6 Prareeds from lFe We d Ais/Far
KemtFouz Refers WeaHadel SALEOi FRYIISE AODEVUUM.
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ro56EBB1UN: U BIIYEI6 Bmdy pedoma a0 nNi,a , ,naaakn ka dm Eel Eaade shall be detivaad m B[1yE&5 m
IM0 4 wind any adryamlmv d rznb tau b —a bd.mk end a , ep,8
maHae Ip o pm+uma Cloning a t ban.nmm sFaO oaw aRv appfwd d Ntle s.d vamdm d the
panuen byE,L , k Bce ronakon rady W BW Povaaeiwv P¢2e wn"L notbe dellvead m Ilu VW vnN mmpbdlmdlhe
doN% whah shag wmn de@vay W We EWERS of all lira woks dnmama and .«dpt of dw pwrhae plies hinds Wag due hn n
BW ERE. Rbyna[ual agteaneN Ne putiw aeaca dBfaan[poaaaan ere ebsWgdme, Wey eFall eacuv aaepavunglamea eeIW16 krN
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REAL ESTATE TAXES: SELLERS m Ee m'poaible kr all ml abm kra tlat are atWba W#e m tl'a SELLERS' wmeMiP d tM PaPmy
wF4F sbaE uFNde LLvm Ba[aeHaa far p�kr YmvaM vas Wa[ue aw end paysbk kr Weluwlyeuin nhidi We doskgeawa
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A. ®'there shUlMno prorelionaf. vMryorntlaxes.
B. ® BIIYFASalrall be ymenaarNirfircfutnquenr bse pronredmNe tlale oldMng Sub+quent dsa lull be nkulastl sang
the kml4anwn vppliaMe auwawd salue(•1, rdl beAl•)� ^'nph`^(e) and lerrdrecord ar lea Xmed clnxin8.
SPECIAL ABSWMEMS: zYce (A).1111)
A- ®SELLERSaINLL prey all spmslmnso�ena wfdebarcalwn on Ne Red &taRud WdaNdclosNg
B. ® SELLERS shall pay all hw.11menle of 11" --it which an a lwa ordu Real Evan and. If not paht. would Become
deBmrymt dwon the cowrMar?wr thug offer la lapsed, and all prior lnvallmmv thereof All other sp 11 acwatnmb shall Be
,MM BINF.RS.
FIXTURES, All peaperil Intelarena, m or h Pan of the Real F.rnw, whether "gaged debcfid, soda a light fiaevc, Jnde.
FIXTURES,ry tail
rods bWds aMunuM gaaagaduoropercn eM o-awokeu Wu. all dnPery rods aM aaubfn mda,.xadny. wheam x semen dears. snenw.
wall wig Rrturta, wnaa bingos, gt-am mkemaa (omen wvbf m(wna'n emhu. aulmred[bagba urywfmmeah� romB Me bee cydpment
wall Wwallurptin&.amol aW hd mweNmdoas,Yepbu'tm`, and gmN.arorMJbvhquahad twin vow ellbidenet. MMhm
appllarx'et nui141n agogo v a der'nd ut o, uunldcnomlowe leaven � urh nu, Irniy raw.. swimming f, 11 W rvnt mntnl
um aywm egwgsmg, msorl pet teal, wwndan with unnsmIdso, ration, BeauaM fadwapgg mollMm lamLLaeda
wa d Key Ftbu and _ nlm NcludinE the bllmaNg
exnw me gear.,,,e......,�ru....�.._._...._......v-..•__..o .
slnnNdxd hew Fe And such of pmpeep'hemscemfdme,apre,w 1¢al FameaM ahall be rnsW exi rep
.......w.. .n.,.. ku aM Aso of ell Bma and ercwmbrmm _ The foBowln6 R^^s a1N1 he aaciudeN
rant „a .. .... ... .. .. a__._.. — - wd.rree and deu o(.n lfere. mstrfcdo�u am emvmbnrreseralttaprovldw
inl(a) Wwgh Ild). MY Roma watm[INnso Iiileshal mend olNy m Ne Noe of.xaepnm'eo1 ddsoRer. xdNt sp5cial x'avmlim.n mom N
5E LLf R5 amYnuNg up !n time o! delhvry of IM did.
TIME IE Of THE E55ENCE Time oo! Neecreae in ihlemnrtul.
CONDEp[ON OFROPERTY:
q. the pmPmw+snf[Mdawd Nis Pushae Agmemm[iMUNngbuilding. gaunda atM all impm•'emmc wi116e Pnxrved by Ne
BELLIX,Mfug prcamlmo, Ifeeen. ymomsfon mdiww and ad tearmagwd. o"' "B J"Anil M•,• thehndng ehcMol,
Flanig
werfoong olr wndio, i saNsard , Ifl didun a) and ell ihat del aPpof d wmeln aubj , ee iiena[Xun ere Mnh
FeMxaltu ur wb m wmwng miNXw ea of the dole of dv4uy� of puwsm, ncupl M
In dsmroining x1wUrr a rot syttran arc fn working wndgml ob for d pwposu of fog Mto, Nm property as oudiiwd w
Paagaph PB U of thM Pun M AgeemelX, warking eaMlNon shell be determine et tMetblg g a in which the IDm wx
dsipmledmoµmte. BBLLEPS NoO love all uEliYin (gaS eka'tri4 wafer)on 0 Yet Q Nn ® Nm Appinble fatal
'wputiam and M Bar Beal wefhihrough by 1M BUYERS P^oe melming.
B. DaBDYERS onslawme one ofrlwfdwwiogagena,,,sni,ave to the ronmtfmn and quality a the property:
110 BY 0 AM 0 pM0 Now, an . ButBLIY[RS mays al Nor ede
ealaent,prop . have the erty imp cN by a Fnan oe pesos of lMv cbmiro. Irclud,,, em war IhNd m a qualified be —
MAJOR ot. wn NENT of dhgrr ra legate: older vxM1 profmai, ly to delvodne B aft afire MA1Dit abir,mdes, the (ollowgg
waterLUMFONEIgIel of the Real,MF , wal Mating ryatow threaten roiling wallow plumbing synem, well and well
rvalm IJ feet the elcenical eyvem, mole walb, on Mom• Mwdadon and et the,wo SELLERS n o BUYhRS
-d .,. no, seal the pmpmry map Mue i -Win' hou " coMfeem Noe en rem in the, working rono" of tna iwm
and are not woe. mym defiriuXia lacloding bm no[ IFnfbd ee "open oafs m wiMo•ve; miror 'I wan alms.
.U., d an, Roam d d/- sort.
oe. ei in d ar wwdnw bnbnme; nnl bug, wnkhey oot grain¢'a geeing in
nkingcwa1La,Rmmeand/mambo verbin dhe prelanr patios it it mmgl pream!'weatmenabM+Ms mMcod
ruMd1eme96 u gunge an aro a defineaa'r p the popM unl.n it it mw ewaa —uvrang" W udr we faYun produceswned date,
e,
eondiEUt wwe ants an,,UMbw,egn, on tek Wtlm RdofllparN ieaCupan dry Be, ovwaWmnomBom'dd e
BUYERS we e w a the poi,,d b N ap, a of an., MDR defBif for qunh Ihcy age or"an agent
the MAJOR
deli don SELheaeshall. uhibyacopy ofawektm inafter,areport Imoagmlifice impnroa Mamlfyingder MgfO6
def iI)$EL BELLERS thall,within FIVE IS)cdmdar6ysaloelrstol b, DINWreERS atwintho wilythe BUYERS Ieewriting
gaIDIiftedg 6 agWol00211MMAIOR(2)SE LRnsreM are q' few M£fnwalwast etiro'inI erpnd"Ba as
mmodifiednW hegMogenallw,,,gamSELLERS doIRaagroto fewaMdy mganvfn Wholes Fput)Moaara
-a to pmpowl gr BUY�RS. Upon ra narefvM connote ptelnnl hem oELLFI6 the BUY"IfElSELLER,
a werhoave thou
owee nlmtlar
days fnwe're m whvh Na SELLERSmaimpmpval fir signlecl re NmwehlM1a SELI£B,N waRnB Na<mchataug see
M zccupW Blfnwhc IN aiWrSELLERSnr BLIYERq maT aOIMISFY DEulfaM vnf FaMmynmeal iR IF61 lbu
FAIL w SPOIaD W ,,E AMFNIC Op WRRTEN OSAL OF ANY DEI'iC�JCY FROM BUYERS, OR R BIITFAS
51-FLt0E EFEEME TOh1E,FBy CITTIiR PROpfEAL WITNNFEF 7SIR LL RTFUUN N. Lj, PRlEI Ea,
SHALL BE DEEMEDWNYFD BY PARl16 NaD iFF6 NRCNASE AGREEMENT SW\LL REMAINe2.f5 FORCE AND
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FEFER IF SELLERS FAIL Rl 9E 11 TOTHE BI1YFl6 U,ai,Uf REQUEST NSIHIN THETIMESPECIFlED HEREIN,
BI:NHLS MAY OECLABE tbik OFFETI NULL AND VOL) AND ALL EARNEST MUNEY SHALLBEREIURNEU.
3) ® BUYEPS ackrowhJp tM1et 1M1ry have hrn aJvUYd of Wes ngM1t N P^aP vup•vtion ant lure d:xlined to ma4 sued
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C. The BUMFisionarmosems.rdx•IdlaxingaMmamvr mtaavvm thepr®nre a min. In tM1eM1mmm
ilk By, 0 AM E3 vm (3 Nam no .IM1e BUYER may.m
thelrcalt e+peme. sine the Miserly tmtM for led Fores r of radpn gxi. ARb ltn Jell W on a M I,an low+Gmlfied
Radon Spoiaina 9..11.12" m JRn drcnmeram mi-i-I for leer. to W cmxllead "agree m.mryraw wLh"
Spaki'sl in nrry'M1Ig aN the am. By Use pmedi m. BUYER mnu nudh BFId.ERSin wddngofany.,emge radon coding in
+ay N FOIL. Dw IwuEntien .rued he smompankd by a copy of die ripe. radon nBmrt The cot al
anagddion ifry."itk Vdiu bin led dmc fiamsand rtotiies hl PoragTraigbi
ry® BUVER.wkmwledge duttheY M1eve hm adveed MrMirrlgNro•m•dunaradnn led and M1vve de diuM knM vid
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p. EepEcayslmlb 6eimPMrd aM++pairvd 0 Yea ® No ® Vor Applkable. loxes GdelSSBIP_meMam Na Wpectiwoy
septic ay'almw unlvas vempF P^'v ro IM ImIWn W prapmlY. 11 aPplka6k, see the atlaaM1M SeP✓'v SyJem I:xpxlien anJ Fepeir
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E. lilr BQYERaandl h pvmmnM den'g b d•Y prYptty p'nn ro pn5s'ssion arrlosing. wkclxr'ar a rouser. in arMr ndemrlldllr shut
pose M1am hem In, Of d in Bw ssmiks W dies e's" mr t" sit se nm1Y0ll% ll - upon ant ant it is sway Im BUYER
porazaon. At time el Woali0 err perarbr whkM oeltn wmm. BW fR rill .aryl dn• properly In 10 preen mMilion
wi?mvl fOnhr wmranlier prgYumnlrs by. BELLERw BRO%E2concerrdng Ne romlitione! de pepmp'. Tlux bwevtt, sYWl nm
Minx Mt SELLERp(any Imrbry br any ceMirners'dota/eredea aso,sh dl this lmanyeapePr wawmleroomOf in
the PurtM1ere Age•emml d otller uerilren agrcemmt 4Mwn Iba palda nor rMll IM1i+ WngrePM1 Miem mr Sti.LF.IS M +m
11ur how brany If.,
1. of am pit por+bkunderled 1 6w.of F. Th,on,ed anseer WnNBupUse ayvN envead lv 9g(I)er IM1e ramednt be PscondiEonnot addraef i A,,rounnord. �R but
wtgmi%J meoemWie diaon tM Jw Bl1TFRS5ryvim, Dull he addrtt+N in pamBrapM1➢Ndri. Pmehax AglwwmL
G. EFI I.FAB erlmnxiM},e lbrl do pmWny El is ®ir not roared by PlnWne fuel VlP if the�'°prd, a Ourml by pm, n
bel ((LPL the Propane +nk(sl O B/are 13 e/me nue to, Fy the BELL-R5 ant tM1me LJ i5 b I,. sn eabling
wRNn mnrtan bnwmn the BF1LERmM the pmPmw vmdm. IIVYER ague m nina�wx the SLL.F.R .,A pmryne llul [UPI
mmaiNngln the Milli,
ontMproprMdtM time NHoaIIg
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a ❑ by For s, pm Nemon. .tlUYERmjobse Barstoriis'eapens due to
Use popmly iroPntM or nnnRa m dM1m wood dmtmying ewmm by a II d Peat ISspmbr. If infamrm m denngr due to
prior olemdnn a dlumemd SFI.LFJtS Jell have she option NJdn be, the ,o,so, bound for INamBw by a licensed Par
Frtemdrubn end M1avmganY dw�age repaint EI gp,,ys d-, ,00eV m drdulrg IM1is Punirvu ABleemrenl void Tire provi+an
sMll lxeepqr rormmm,a+caJ-Ybs. o.uubluMinBrudrm dw eengvs. BUYERS auyampt my pmpesrymibnedng mMltkn
'NM audl teahnmtoe repair:
R ® gl1YER akmwlvdge Mwtlher N•ebeenadeiN NtMrrighrola Wxinymliw red Mr dMired Nuulauid ilupanen
-Ness retired by the IeMing cularmn at%nM1kh tlnw sued wpmwn ••'Dorf beat Bl1TF8S •>pe••a artl BUYER wRl Wve B.
some 61;hb te older purl raph 10A JertiwWeNtivn or demage dew to FriomiNemdbn is disnwued.
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11, NBIIRANCE LI. a l6mr lhz risk W lam or de, to an, property ,W be ,ouLg or preseason, wiJCMvc f U ecrurs. sELLf&S
ayee ro mainmin rdaM1lg LBumrt ant BUYERS cosy pu5rM1a3eaddldmal irodrarce !n the [ePal of mAnmul damsgear destruc0on prbr
mcbNg due t'urcMSe Ageeememrboat r nuu and voM. wlea m n on or agreed he dosing den The pointy SMn be deemed submmWly
Oam.gM adam Ism r1itmtwt bessuemryto PlBSmIcondidaes'uctmu the closing dale;pmvidM howwrt.OUTERS Lull have dw
n SEOFPovplelerhadasbgand recahw baurrcepm[edr regasNerso(uwnwma(dmnogea quire
12 USE Oi PlIR17lASE PRICQ: Ar time of senkmm4 fulld5 of Ne puwM1zce phe mry br uexi m W Y t+e.s aId mbvr lien. ant b a
vending Intnvta if ary•Nnlere
ll. ABSIRAR ANp TFELE SELLCR,atfidr epn+w,aMY P^'mPtlY•'b•+in+^ahmon-ltideb HV Red GubmnEm.M Buwyh Ne d+lvaf
xrpen[r el tM1e WbruM deliver dm BUYERS foreaumilwdson If sM1Jl rM1ew onSilmmNe title bSELI.ERS'rYner m•ndmmity wiN Bus
Parlour Agnv:nmr. Irma bw mJ 1We BLeWYNauf Bit bwa Sram Bar AcednM1on The abNan sM1+ll brume IM1e propttl}' e(LLw BUYFRB
srNn IM1e punlvse prlr h Wid ti fWL SELLER sW0 par IM1e corm W any addilbinl almmaing and lint wakdm b nny ua or omisaon of
SELLERS Irwlodi�g Lrofmby errW 11 YAd,LL InSurtheir amignees. tl, utth BmedekxieB. Uwctnestrid kielvM idles mrdnns.
IM1P purge agree la acmes hunt the sale poaedr a suf(iaind altnuni to pmlM the BUYM1NS' Immau Imdl Slid eble(li-n5 aR (oIR(ML
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b .tfley'M1we• nadam plgP. Revimd Auyu+111, IaV
awimpsvetwe --ion
A.iq, aweurw,, 6—ar b!--bons of said oujn as,, FnalK.Mwver. Hun u n¢ commercial "I' d Ne BItY
w01 Im make Hw molseag, anda a,,able wi & an<h -oow. Ind pI^�da'a an em sw ar dlle deha¢ shall . M nlik"..
Id. JOINT TENANCY IN MMMS AND IN I L ESTATE It SLLLEM immmtst, y premding. tpunm W Hes fifer, Foil role to Ind
that Edate to Nint talemy with all fight of mMvonNp. aryl Ind Join alwuy 6 not Wmr dammed M cFination d law as It, ins of HI!
SELLM then tM Fpanoods of this ak. and mndmtle6 or maplamd dgas of SELLM In tM Rai Eatata shall Mang assiuERS as taint
fenanb with all right a susdvnnahiP and rat- re coo in mmmnn; end BUYER+, in Ha auto el ,t loth oFeaMrh. vum SI—b WY
any balmwed Ne Ria do. SFJeex undo tld <olmn b ere vuvhdng Bm Pa and a amelx o deed both the aurvivkg 51!l1ER
.radiation, wJh PanpapM1 Y.
15 )OMn a SMU S SPOUSE SELLER'S sPoua, J rot a tide Moo, imoadlatdY plmeJin& xsepwnre of ells oR's. uvantb tld
mnna<tnNYa, Haplvpaeuf wRogddmlguf en 0&%W of d oa, M^Iatmd and diabfb.Hve Aaw. mammPoo—with 5 Han 56P39d
tla Iowa Cod! and ageaA ro emare Ha deed a nand mmm mnimm for tha Pm
16, HFMm1E5 OF THH F"IMI',
A. II tlIIYERS Wil m emdy pMorm NLconua0.5ELLERSthay lodeil it as PmPidm In the Iowa Cnde..md nll payluaHnwdoalwll to,
,AN.F.W.
TN<ry Dell, M daysloansh dInot-t wd) SMle Ne poymen,dtM maim
taAa. blouse of sbh a0ury (dunlg which HHHY McM.v Jaya n l an is not onal- SELLERS maY declau Ind edlrc
Mkme due and Payable TLma this-. a maybeo-tho,d In ary;n and Hw Co-t may appaftda 1. the r.
C. If SD azudI 15asoam clFlad W stillos
Wl'LRSMve IFe nSMaies all"at law
an ireMnetla Hwm
C. .i tha1.50{,IEHSalro roam.and!Mhwa,Nasrill,tootaemdiesmXtlersatWwminequily asm'athleb NamaM dull
M mti Had IouMdnpdellnaRaraNseiraemawya-m awl M law.
D. Ina n. BUYFR5IP0mpvd nofhdr Monsaniv LM o,d ma IswH,it--Lfo tho any pryosa,b IUJeuMl
N'ss.. uponrmiptdslid d.,to yin n-ala.5}]W d,, aF Hp,, tl UfdImw"I. a(Vs WrfL PaY,nmKaid on this
Io e._ ,thetaaltothe as, tive Ip Ha B'syto. mtle eralrIMMSsoSIdltoo ,rkwrnus
SELLFKa• odolhforth an the
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COUNCIL ACTION REPO[liiiiii�iiiiifi
August 1, 2017
Resolution Adopting Iowa City's Land Banking Guidelines late HandetitsDistributed
Prepared By: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Reviewed By: Doug Boothroy, NDS Director
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: N/A (Date)
Recommendations: Staff: Approval
Commission: Housing and Community Development Commission
(HCDC) recommended approval, 8-0
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A — Land Bank Guidelines
HCDC 6115/17 Preliminary Minutes
Executive Summary:
In 2007, the City Council approved the Affordable Housing Action Plan. This Plan included 15
action steps to encourage additional affordable housing in Iowa City. One of the action plan
steps was to approve a line item in the budget for affordable housing. Of the amounts deposited
in the City's Affordable Housing Fund, 25% is to be held for land banking. The Housing and
Community Development Commission approved guidelines to assist the City when considering
properties to acquire for affordable housing.
Background / Analysis:
The purpose of the land banking set -aside from the Affordable Housing Fund is to enable the
City to acquire property for the purpose of increasing the supply of affordable housing for
households earning up to 80% of median Income.
The attached guidelines identify when a property will be disqualified from consideration, but also
include what nine factors will be considered to determine If the property would be a good site for
affordable housing. These factors include conformance to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning,
proximity to transit and neighborhood amenities, pre -development costs, floodplain, blight or
nuisance issues, project leverage and other considerations.
Once a property is identified and the various factors analyzed, staff will discuss property
acquisition with the City Council in closed session pursuant to Section 21.M) of the Iowa Code.
The City Council will formally authorize any acquisition by resolution in open session with public
comment welcomed.
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Prepared by: Tracy Hightshos, Neighborlmd Services, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5244
RESOLUTION NO. 17-261
Resolution Adopting Land Banking Guidelines
Whereas, the City Council desires to fulfill its goal to Increase the units of affordable
housing in Iowa City; and
Whereas, the City Council approved fifteen action steps to increase the supply of
affordable housing for households under 80% of median income on June 21, 2016;
Whereas, one of the action steps was to annually fund a set -aside to acquire land for the
development or acquisition of affordable housing; and
Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Commission met on June 15, 2017
and recommended approval of a set of guidelines to be used to assist the City in
identifying and considering properties to acquire for affordable housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City of Iowa City Affordable Housing Land Bank Guidelines attached hereto as
Exhibit A are hereby approved and adopted.
Passed and approved this 1st day of August, 2017.
Ma or
Attest Cd ai� 4 -
City Clerk C Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 17-261
Page 2
It was moved by Botchway and seconded by Thomas the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x
Throgmorton
Exhibit A
City of Iowa City Affordable Housing
Land Bank Guidelines
The City of Iowa City s operating budget contains an Affordable Housing Fund that
provides financial resources for land banking. The following guidelines were approved by
the City s Housing and Community Development Commission on June 15, 2017 and
adopted by City Council on Aug 1 . 2017.
Program Objective
The purpose of this program is to enable the City to acquire land/property for the purpose of
increasing the supply of affordable housing for households earning up to eighty (80) percent
of annual median income (AMI).
All purchases must be approved by the City Council. The Neighborhood and Development
Services Department will administer this program.
Property Acquisition Considerations
The following criteria will immediately disqualify a property from consideration:
• More than an incidental portion of the site is in the 100-year floodplain
• The site cannot be serviced by utilities
• The site is not in the City's designated Growth Area.
• There is environmental contamination on the site that prohibits residential
development
• The site is not in compliance with the Affordable Housing Location Model
Answers to the following questions will help the City determine whether or not to purchase
a property with land banking funds.
1. Comprehensive Plan: Is the site designated for future residential development in the
Comprehensive Plan? Yee or No. If yes, what type:
Plan shows rural residential or non-residential development
Plan shows single family/duplex development
Plan shows low to medium mixed residential
Plan shows mixed -use development
Plan shows multifamily development
2. Zoning: Is the site zoned for residential development? Yes or No.
If yea, what type:
Zoning allows for up to 8 unite per acre
Zoning allows for up to 8.15 unite per acre
Affordable Housing Land Bank Guidelines IlPage
Zoning allows for 16-24 units per acre
Zoning allows for more than 24 units per acre
If no:
What zoning classification would likely be determined to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan? Please explain.
3. Proximity to planned or existing transit: Is it likely the site will be or is anticipated
to be served by public transit?
Within V. mile
Within % mile
Over % mile
4. Proximity to neighborhood services: Will the site be within safe walking distance
to existing or planned schools, parks, bike paths, or neighborhood services? Please
explain.
5. Pre -Development Costs: Is the site currently served by utilities? Yes or No.
If no:
Utility installation programmed in the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CM or
anticipated through private redevelopment in next 5 years
Utility installation expected in 6-10 years
Are the costa to bring utilities to the site reasonable? Please explain
Are there other barriers to redevelopment/development (holding costs, remediation,
demolition, etc.)? If yes, please explain.
6. Floodplain: Is there more than an incidental portion of parcel in the 500-year
floodplain? Yes or No. If yes, please explain.
7. Acquisition of blighted structure/nuisaace: Is the property blighted? Yes or No. If
yes, is the site suitable for an affordable housing project? Please explain.
B. Project leverage: Is the site well suited to leverage federal, state or other funding?
Yes or No. If yea, please describe.
9. Are there other considerations? Please identify.
After careful analysis of the above factors and upon the opinion of the City Attorney, staff
will discuss property acquisition with the City Council in closed session pursuant to Section
21.56) of the Iowa Code. The City Council will formally authorize any acquisition by
resolution in open session with public comment welcomed.
Affordable Housing Land Bank Guidelines 2lPage
Housing & Community Development Commission
Preliminary Minutes
June 15, 2017
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND BANK
GUIDELINES:
Byler noted that land banking was part of the Affordable Housing Action Plan and $150,000 was allocated
for land banking. Staff has created general guidelines, included in the Commissioner's packets. Byler's
general question regarding the document is If anything is binding or If it is all just suggestions. Hightshoe
stated they are guidelines, but there are certain criteria that automatically will remove a property from
consideration. Boer then asked about the yes/no questions and it seems as if neither answer would
disqualify an applicant and Hightshoe confirmed he was correct.
Lamkins asked about the disqualllers, it cannot be easily serviced by utilities or not in the City's
designated Growth Area, and it seems to make if very hard to find reasonable priced land. Aclrerson
stated the Growth Area is based on what can be sewered based on topography so beyond that it would
be too expensive to build.
Byler agreed with Lamkins and doesn't want to make these guidelines too restrictive for fear of losing a
great potential project. Some of the words could be construed In different ways. Whether the site cannot
be "easily" serviced by utilities is a judgment call. The section on pre -development costs covers the utility
questions. Additionally, stating 'incidental portion" of the site within the 100-year Floodplain. What is the
definition of incidental? Hightshoe stated there is a HUD definition for incidental portion. There is an
environmental review, basically none of the building can be in the Floodplain.
Persson said that at the time they were looking to build the Shelter House they looked at property and the
building was not going to be In the Floodplain but a parking lot would be and therefore the site was
rejected. Hightshoe believes it means that the building and access to the building can't be in the
Floodplain. People must be able to get out of the building safely during a flood event.
Vaughn stated the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition looked at this and it wasn't clear to them
how the form would actually identify a purchase. Is there any weighing of the questions, or anything
quantifying on the application. Hightshoe said Staff didn't want there to be a points basis because it is so
hard to acquire land for affordable housing.
Persson questioned the validity of planned transit, noting that when she bought her property on the
southwest edge of town they were told there would be transit within a couple years and it was more like
15 years before it happened. Hightshoe agreed that with land on the outskirts of town it is hard to know
how soon transit will get to those locations.
Boer suggested removing the first bullet from the disquailfiers and Including that information regarding
floodplains to question 6. Additionally the second bullet could be removed because question 5 discusses
utilities, as well as the fourth bullet could be Included in question 5 or question 7.
Lamkins suggested leaving the fount bullet but removing the wording 'severely limits" and therefore if
environmental contamination prohibits residential development then the property is disqualified.
Persson doesn't think it is in anyone's benefit to approve anything that was in the 100-year Floodplain.
McKinsby likes the use of the incidental portion language, there are often situations where a backyard will
flood but not the house or the access to the house and would hate to disqualify low income housing just
because a backyard floods.
Conger doesn't feel the bullet points are unreasonable
Lamkins agrees with Conger, but the first priority has to be getting people a place to live and, yes, maybe
deal with rare inconveniences of flooding but at least have options of where to live.
Byler noted the bottom line is fear of disqualifying a project because of certain words that can be seen as
different meanings from Mn different people. If the Commission wants to keep all five bullets, perhaps
they can just be reworded to be more specific (removing "easily' or "severely limits," etc.).
The Commission discussed language changes and agreed to keep all five bullets but remove the
language from "easily" from bullet two and "severely limits" from bullet four.
Lamkins moved to recommend City Council approval of the draft Affordable Housing Land Bank
Guidelines with the following language to replace the criteria that would disqualify a property from
consideration:
• More than an Incidental portion of the site is in the 100-year floodplain.
• The site cannot be serviced by utilities.
• The site is not in the City's designated Growth Area.
• There is environmental contamination on the site that prohibits residential development.
• The site is not in compliance with the Affordable Housing Location Model.
Persson seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8.0.
Item Number: IP6.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 29, 2025
Neighborhood and Development Services 2024 Annual Report
Attachments: 2024 NDS Annual Report
City of Iowa City, IA
Neighborhood and
Development Services
2024 Annual Report
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
www.icgov.org/NDS
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Mission
Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS)
works to create community and find solutions
that promote healthy neighborhoods and a
vibrant business community.
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Contents
4 About Iowa City, Iowa
Community Profile
4
8
NDS Overview
NDS Management Team
8
9
Development Services
Urban Planning
9
Building Inspection
10
Highlights
14
16
Neighborhood Services
Housing Inspection Services
16
Housing Authority
18
Community Development
20
Housing Rehabilitation
22
24
Metropolitan Planning Organization
of Johnson County (MPOJC)
Major Projects
24
Grant Awards Received for Iowa City
24
Objectives and Performance Measures
26
28
Appendix
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About Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City is a dynamic and growing community with quality
medical care facilities, superior educational opportunities,
and stellar recreational and cultural amenities.
Community Profile
Location and Demographics
Iowa City, the county seat of Johnson County, is home to the University of Iowa
and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Conveniently situated near the
intersection of Highways 80 and 380, it lies about 115 miles east of Des Moines,
20 miles south of Cedar Rapids, and 55 miles west of Davenport (part of the
Quad Cities).
Positioned at the southern end of the Iowa City -Cedar Rapids corridor —which
has a combined population of over 450,000—Iowa City ranks as the fifth -largest
city in the state. It offers high -quality medical services, excellent educational
institutions, and outstanding recreational and cultural amenities.
Iowa City Population Change
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Iowa City has experienced a 10.9% increase in population since 2010. By 2050,
the City's population is anticipated to grow to 103,118, an increase of over
28,000 residents. Due to the large student population at the University of Iowa,
the urbanized area has proportionally more residents between 20 and 24 than
other urbanized areas in the state.
Racial Composition of Iowa City
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Post Secondary Education, Fall 2023 # of Students
University of Iowa (a Big 10 University) 32,199
Source: University of Iowa Office of the Registrar
Language Use in Iowa City % of Population
Language other than English spoken at 18.10%
home (age 5+ years)
Source: 2023 ACS 5-year Estimate
Common languages the City provides translations for: Spanish, French,
Mandarin, Arabic
Hispanic Ethnicity in Iowa City
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Principal Employers - 2024
# of Employees
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
15,500
University of Iowa
2,000
Iowa City Community School District
2,000
Veterans Administration Medical Center
2,000
Procter and Gamble
1,300
City of Iowa City
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Goodwill of the Heartland
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Johnson County
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Employment and Annual Wage by Industry - Iowa City. Metropolitan Satistical Area 14%
Employment
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Iowa City Area Recognition and Accolades
Our area consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work, play,
and raise a family. The recognitions below are just a few of the accolades our
City has received in the last few years.
• 2024 Best Places to Live for Families, Fortune
• 2024 Top 100 Places to Live in the US, Livability
• 2023 The Best College Towns in the Midwest, Conde Nast Traveler
• 2023 Top 20 Best Small Towns to Retire, HGTV
• 2022 Top 5 US Destination City for LGBTQ+ Travelers, GayTravel
• 2022 #4 Best Cities for Working Parents, Smart Asset
Iowa City Fast Facts
+ Total Area: 25.6 square miles
+ Median Household Income: $57,533*
+ Persons Living in Poverty: 26.3%*
+ Number of Households: 30,780
+ Number of Housing Units: 33,463
+ Owner -Occupied Units: 46.3%
+ Rental -Occupied Units: 53.7%
+ Median Value of Owner -Occupied Housing
Units: $273,600
+ Median Gross Rent: $1,094
*Includes householders underage 24 that may include
students.
Sources: https:Hdata.census.gov/
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NDS Overview
Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS) Administration is responsible for oversight
and support of the department's four operating divisions, Administration, Development
Services, Neighborhood Services (including the Housing Authority), and the Metropolitan
Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC). The FY24 revised budget was $36.7
million. The revised FY25 budget is $36.5 million.
NDS Management Team (Total 48.3 FTE, includes 1.30 FTE Administration)
Development Services (13.0 FTE)
:! Danielle Sitzman
Development Services Coordinator
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Tracy Hightshoe
Director
Neighborhood Services (27.78 FTE)
Erika Kubly
Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Building Jacob Stahl Housing Stan Laverman
Inspection Senior Building Inspector Inspection Senior Housing Inspector
Iowa City
Urban Anne Russett Housing Rachel Carter
PI ann i n Senior Planner Housing Administrator
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At Glance
FY24 Budget $36.7 million
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Employees 48.3 FTE
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Metropolitan Planning Organization
of Johnson County (5.20 FTE)
Kent Ralston
Executive Director and IC
Transportation Planner
Emily Bothell
Senior Associate
Transportation Planner
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The Development Services Division is respon-
sible for facilitating the development process
from comprehensive planning to annexation,
zoning and subdivision, site plan, building
permit, building inspections, and the final
certificate of occupancy. The Division is also
responsible for zoning code related inspec-
tions and enforcement; local administration
of state and federal regulations such as
floodplain management regulations; historic
preservation programs, administration of the
Sign Code, minor modification applications,
temporary use permits, and other local
permits; research, recommendations, and
developing code amendments to address
City Council and/or City Manager's Office
directives such as the Affordable Housing
Action Plan, the Climate Action Plan, and the
Equity Toolkit. The Division also interacts
regularly with other local organizations such
as the Iowa City Downtown District, the South
of 6 District, the Iowa City Homebuilders
Association, the Iowa City Area Association of
Realtors, Friends of Historic Preservation, and
neighborhood groups.
Urban Planning
Urban Planning staff promotes sus
and development within the city by
vision, goals, and strategies of the (
Plan and administers zoning, subdi,
preservation regulations. The guidir
regulations and policies are to pres
the best qualities of the city's existil
mercial, and employment areas wh
development opportunities that creaLc 1U1 ly-Lcl I I I Va1uc
for the community. The Division fulfills state statutory
requirements pertaining to zoning, development, and
historic preservation.
Urban Planning provides staffing for boards and
commissions that are associated with developmental
regulations and zoning. Staffing includes preparation of
agendas and information packets, notification letters,
minutes, and preparation of ordinances, resolutions and
historic preservation certificates related to proposed
construction, and attendance at all meetings.
Urban Planning staff works with prospective applicants
to review requirements for new development and
construction and to create solutions for properties
that confront obstacles to development, renovation,
or reuse. Once an application is filed, staff reviews
the proposal, coordinates feedback from various
departments, and writes reports, including recommen-
dations to boards and commissions. Urban Planning
staff also participates in design review applications
for areas such as the Riverfront Crossings District
and continues to conduct site plan reviews and
floodplain management.
The Planning and Zoning
Commission is charged with holding
public discussions and providing
recommendations to City Council
on development -related applications
including Comprehensive Plan
updates, annexations and requests
for rezonings, subdivisions, and
code amendments.
The Board of Adjustment reviews
requests for special exceptions, vari-
ances and other appeals pertaining
to the Zoning Code.
+ The Historic Preservation
Commission conducts studies and
implements regulations designed to
promote the preservation of historic
landmarks and districts. The primary
duty of the Historic Preservation
Commission is to review proposed
building projects in historic and
conservation districts.
410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 City of Iowa City
Building Inspection
The Building Inspections Services staff is responsible for
facilitating the site plan review process, building permit
review, building inspections, and final certificates of occu-
pancy. Building Inspection Services is also responsible
for enforcement of codes and ordinances regulating the
protection of the public health, safety and general welfare
as it relates to the built environment and maintenance of
existing structures. Review and issuance of all permits
for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs are a
key function. Building Inspections Services enforces the
following construction codes:
+ 2021 International Building/Residential Code
(adopted with local amendments)
+ 2021 International Mechanical Code
(current State adopted code)
+ 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
(current State adopted code)
+ 2021 International Fire Code
(adopted with local amendments)
+ 2020 National Electrical Code
(current State adopted code)
+ 2012 International Energy Conservation Code
(current State adopted code)
+ Accessibility Code
(current Federal and State adopted code; local
amendments for visitability/adaptability)
Performance Measures
Permit Activity (Issued)
CY 2021
CY 2022
CY 2023
CY 2024
New Single Family Dwellings (DU)
133
97
54
110
New Duplex Units (DU)
3
1
2
2
New Accessory Dwelling Units (DU)
-
-
-
3
New Multi -Family Units (DU)
155
258
474
0
New Commercial Buildings
10
3
10
11
Permits for Add/Alter/Repair of Existing
Residential Buildings
279
291
274
334
Permits for Add/Alter/Repair of Existing
8
103
102
112
Commercial Buildings
Residential Demolitions (DU)
-
-
-
15
Dwelling Conversions (to or from SF DU)
-
-
-
3
Total Building Permits
720
554
426
613
Total Value of Construction (in millions)
$135.5
$152.7
$275.0
$130.0
Percent Change in Valuation year over year
55%
13%
80%
-53%
In addition to the above codes, the Building Inspection Services Office enforces zoning,
reviews and approves sign permits, and provides key staff support for the Design Review
Committee. Building Inspections Services also provides staffing for the Board of Appeals.
The Board of Appeals hears and decides appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by City staff relative to the application and interpretation of the Iowa City Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire and Housing Codes.
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2024 Permit Activity
Iowa City requires building permits for new building
construction and most existing building repairs and
remodel projects. Data regarding the type of project
and its valuation is collected at that time. Valuation is
not building permit fee revenue or market value, but the
estimated average construction cost of a project based
on a standardized per square foot estimate using typical
construction practices. Building permit activity is tracked
and reported on a calendar year basis.
In 2024, the total value of construction of permits issued
declined. This is mostly directly accounted for by the
complete lack of any permits for new multi -family dwell-
ing units being issued. Housing that contains more than
two dwellings on a single lot is considered multi -family
construction. These dwellings may be owned or rented
such as townhomes, apartments, or condominiums.
In 2013-2014, the City initiated several rezonings to
implement a master plan for the Riverfront Crossings
area and the adoption of the Riverfront Crossing
Form Based Code. This resulted in an increase in new
multi -family construction permits and valuation in the
subsequent years as developers used the new zoning
available to them to redevelop near downtown. The
Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code also continued
to encourage the trend for multi -family housing to be
combined in multi -story buildings with other uses such
as retail, office, or hotel and categorized as "mixed -use"
structures.
The valuation of multi -family or mixed -use projects
is more dependent on the scale or location of a
development project. Such projects often take
more than one construction season or permit year
to complete with developers finishing one before
beginning another resulting in a 'lumpiness' or rise
and fall of valuation from one year to the next. The
lack of permits in 2024 may be another lump or it
may signal that redevelopment has run its course in
the Riverfront Crossings District.
In 2022, single family building permit activity and lot
creation both slowed. In 2023, lot creation increased
while single-family building permit activity decreased
further. In 2024, single family building permit activity
rebounded but lot creation has not yet been studied.
Unless lot creation keeps pace with building permit
activity, the period of time that the current supply of
lots will last will diminish. In 2023, it was estimated
that the City would only be able to accommodate
77% of its projected development potential
forecasted through 2030. While redevelopment of
existing lots can provide additional housing through
increased density, the City will still likely experience
unmet demand and deplete its supply of all vacant
lots in the process.
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Anticipated Dwelling Units Accommodated by Lots Platted
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Single -Family Detached
252
207
169
31
105
79
56
65
18
105
Single -Family Attached
2
52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Duplex
2
18
0
14
12
0
0
12
0
44
Multi -Family
7
144
98
279
206
204
108
32
140
380
Total
263
421
267
324
323
283
164
109
158
538
Permits Issued for New Residential Units
IN I
3 I
2016 2017 2018 2014 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
■ SF Dwelling Units Duplex Dwelling Units ■MF Dwelling Units
Total Value of Construction (in millions) CY 2015 CY 2016 CY 2017 CY2018 CY2019 CY2020 CY2021 CY2022 CY2023 CY2024
10-year Average = $194.9
$138.3 $388.4 $216.8 $192.8 $231.5 $87.3 $135.5 $152.7 $275.4 $130.4
-9% 181 % -44% -11 % 20% -62% 55% 13% 80% -53%
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410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Riverfront Crossings District
In 2013-2014 the City initiated several rezonings to implement a master plan for the
Riverfront Crossings area and the adoption of the Riverfront Crossing Form Based Code.
This is reflected in the uptick in new multi -family construction permits and valuation in
2013-2017 for projects using the new zoning available to them to redevelop near down-
town. The Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code also continued to encourage the trend
for multi -family housing to be combined in multi -story buildings with other uses such as
retail, office, or hotel and categorized as "mixed -use" structures.
The valuation of multi -family or mixed -use projects is more dependent on the scale or
location of a development project than the overall number of permits issued. Such projects
often take more than one construction season or permit year to complete with developers
finishing one before beginning another resulting in a 'lumpiness' or rise and fall of valuation
from one year to the next.
Replay student housing located at the intersection of S. Riverside Drive and Myrtle Street opens in Fall 2025
with 291 fully furnished units.
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CompletedProjects or Underway
Form Based Code
Completed IL
Since Adoption
-June 2014 - 2024
Address M
Date
The Rise (CA Ventures)
435 S. Linn Street
2015
The Maddy (Graves)
316 Madison Street
2015
Riverside West (Hannick)
629 Riverside Drive
2015
Tate Arms (Clark)
912 S. Dubuque Street
2015
Phase 1 (Hodge)
602 S. Dubuque Street
2016
Sabin Townhomes
175 E. Harrison Street
2016
Orchard Court Lofts (Wade)
627 Orchard Court
2017
Phase 2 (Hodge)
620 S. Dubuque Street
2017
The Crossings (Miller)
1301 S. Gilbert Street
2017
Hieronymus Square/The Edge
314 S. Clinton Street
2018
The Crossings (Miller)
1141 S. Gilbert Street
2018
The Crossings (Miller)
1201 S. Gilbert Street
2018
Breckenridge
707 S. Dubuque Street
2018
Del Ray Ridge (THF)
628 S. Dubuque Street
2019
Phase 4 (Hodge)
225 Prentiss Street
2019
The Crossings (Miller)
1121 S. Gilbert Street
2019
Office to Duplex Convesion (Miller)
114 E Prentiss Street
2023
The Hive (Gilbane)
700 S. Dubuque Street
2024
Approved -In Progress
West Riverfront (Scannell)
Riverside Dr/Myrtle Ave
2024
Approved -Not Started
Orchard Court -Part II (Wade)
Benton St/Orchard Ct
2019
Pentacrest Garden Apartments (Clark)
12 E. Court Street
2019
The 908 Group
315 E. Prentiss Street
2020
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Highlights
Recent Accomplishments
Our work in long-range planning, zoning, site design review,
and building code and inspection services supported
continued development interest throughout the city in 2024
including:
• Implementation of the Zoning Code amendments to
fulfill the Affordable Housing Action Plan to improve
housing choice, increase housing supply, and encourage
affordability adopted in November of 2023. The City of
Iowa City recently updated aspects of its Zoning Code
to improve housing choice, increase housing supply,
and encourage affordability. These changes will help the
City meet its housing needs as a diverse and growing
community.
• Partnership with the Student Build House project in the
700 Block of Ronalds Street for the completion of the
first of two homes to be constructed. In collaboration
between the City of Iowa City, the Housing Fellowship,
the Iowa City Community School District, Sueppel's
Building & Remodeling, the Housing Trust Fund,
C-Wise Design and Consulting, Axiom Consultants,
First Interstate Bank, the Greater Iowa City Area
Home Builders Association and Vocational Training
Council, local trade partners, and other community
organizations, the project provided an opportunity for
local high school students to learn about construction
and building science while actively participating in the
construction of the home. The finished two -bedroom,
2-bathroom 1,035 sq ft house is located in the Brown
Street historic district. It was built to reflect the style
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Fellowship. The second home began design and construction
in late 2024.
• Continued to work to fine-tune the standards of the Form
Based Code to help bring the first compliant housing develop-
ment to fruition in the South District in 2025.
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tion by creating redemption centers as a land use type,
allowing the use within commercial and research and indus-
trial zones, and applying the appropriate standards for this use
within commercial zones.
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Issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and selection of a
consultant to facilitate the Comprehensive Plan update.
Successful application to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for the Pathways to
Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant. Iowa
City received a $3.75 million first round award to expand
housing supply and lower housing costs. This grant funding
will be used to identify and remove barriers to affordable
housing production and preservation. PRO Housing funding
will enable Iowa City to evaluate local regulations and land
use policies, develop and update regional housing plans, and
create pilots to support affordable housing development.
HUD received considerable interest in the first round of PRO
Housing funding. Applications were submitted from more
than 175 communities — representing a wide variety of
demographics, geographies and population sizes — across 47
States and territories. Successful applicants demonstrated a
commitment to eliminating barriers to housing and progress
toward creating more housing forward communities. Iowa
City was one of only 21 awards totaling nearly $85 million.
The PRO Housing grant funding acknowledges Iowa City's
commitments to actively taking steps and demonstrates
progress in addressing local housing barriers such as
outdated local regulations and land use policies, inadequate
infrastructure, lack of available financing for development,
and risks associated with extreme weather and an aging
housing stock.
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The Neighborhood Services Division is respon-
sible for the administration of various housing
services, housing programs and revitalization
efforts that focus on sustaining healthy
neighborhoods. The Division provides housing
inspection services and administers federal,
state, and local programs related to housing
and services, including the Housing Choice
Voucher program.
Housing Inspection Services
Housing Inspection Services (HIS) works with property
owners, managers, and tenants to ensure rental units
are in conformance with the Iowa City Housing Code.
There are close to 20,000 rental units in Iowa City
that get inspected annually or over a two-year period.
Housing Code language establishes minimum health
and safety standards necessary to promote the welfare
of tenants and the general public. HIS also enforces
certain zoning ordinances and responds to complaints
of nuisance -related ordinance violations such as tall
grass and weeds, snow, or inoperable vehicles.
Housing Code Changes — Radon
In January 2020, the City of Iowa City announced a new
policy requiring all single family detached and duplex
rental properties to be tested for hazardous radon
levels as a step towards improved public health. The
ordinance, set to go into effect on July 1, 2020, was
delayed due to COVID-19 and began July 1, 2021.
The Iowa Department of Public Health identifies radon
as the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Iowa's indoor radon average of 8 pCi/L (picocuries per
liter) is more than six times the national average. The
EPA recommends that all Iowa homes be tested for
radon and homes with indoor levels of radon over 4
pCi/L be mitigated.
Our preliminary numbers indicate that approximately
2,100 single family and duplex structures were subject
to the ordinance. About 25% of those had existing
radon systems or needed to install mitigation systems
as they tested over the EPA limit. Radon exposure was
reduced to within EPA thresholds for approximately 525
households.
Neighborhood Stabilization Efforts in
Universit-Impacted Neighborhoods
The State Legislature prohibited cities from adopting
or enforcing any regulation or restriction related to
occupancy of residential rental property that is based
upon the existence of familial or nonfamilial relation-
ships between the occupants of such rental property,
effective January 1, 2018. This was the principle tool
that many cities, including Iowa City, used to address
the occupancy of rental properties, especially in neigh-
borhoods surrounding the university.
In response to this change, the City implemented
various measures to 1) ensure single family detached
structures and duplexes provide healthy and safe
living environments for all occupants; 2) maintain
neighborhood characteristics and housing options suit-
able for attracting a diverse demographic in our older
SF home rental throug
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199958 units)
New land use software implemented
in FY21 allows for more accurate
tracking of properties. The new system
allows multi -family condo buildings to
be tracked for rental license purposes
and removed from the rental license
rolls when no rental units are present in
those buildings. This resulted in a slight
decrease in reported rental units.
16 City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
single-family neighborhoods; and 3) prevent the overburdening
of city infrastructure and operational resources.
The City started tracking the number of rental permits for
single-family and duplex dwellings in University -impacted neigh-
borhoods in November of 2017. January 1, 2018, was the effec-
tive date of the State prohibition on any regulation or restriction
related to occupancy of residential property by familial status.
As of June 2023, the City has not seen a significant increase
in the number of rental permits for this housing type. The City
also started tracking how many bedrooms were added in these
neighborhoods. By June of 2023, approximately 32 bedrooms
had been added to properties in these neighborhoods since
The City monitored single-family and duplex rental permits
in our university -impacted neighborhood for six years
(2018-2023). The impacted neighborhoods are not seeing a
Licensed Rental
❑ Rental Licenses
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
significant increase in the number of single-family homes and
duplexes with a rental permit due to this change. The overall Key Dates
number of single-family and duplex rental permits has remained 12/19/2017: In addition to several zoning and housing codes changes, the City adopted
fairly stable over the past six years. Approximately 32.4%, or a Rental Permit Cap, Ordinance #17-4734, to prohibit additional rental permits issued
2,335 single-family or duplex properties in 2017 had a rental for single-family or duplex dwellings in neighborhoods that exceeded more than the
permit. In 2023, there were approximately 31.3%, or 2,220, sin- 30% threshold.
gle-family or duplex properties with a rental permit. As we are
not seeing an upward trend, 2023 was the last year of tracking 1/1/2018: Effective date of State prohibition on any regulation or restriction related to
this measure. occupancy of residential property by familial status.
4/23/2019: State prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing rental permit caps.
4/29/2019: City adopts rental permit moratorium for the following neighborhoods:
Northside, College Green, Bowery, Longfellow, Mark Twain, RFC East, RFC West, Miller/
Orchard and Brookland/Roosevelt, Ordinance #19-4793.
1/21/2020: City repeals rental permit moratorium, Ordinance #20-4819.
7/1/2021: City begins enforcement of radon requirements.
1/19/2023: City repeals rental cap to come into compliance with State code,
Ordinance #23-4892.
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Voucher Assistance
Project -based
Emergency Vouchers, 60,
Housing
Vouchers, 69
Mainstream,
Veterans
Supportive
Housing
(VASH), 95
Total: 1,595 vouchers
_Stability
Vouchers, 7
Housing Choice
Vouchers, 1,286
Housing Authority
The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) acts as a community leader for affordable hous-
ing, family self-sufficiency, and homeownership opportunities. We provide information
and education, housing assistance, and public and private partnership opportunities.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
ICHA administers a total of 1,595 vouchers consisting of 1,286 through the Housing
Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), 95 Veterans' Supportive Housing (VASH), 78 Mainstream
Vouchers, 69 Emergency Housing Vouchers, 60 Project -Based Vouchers for Cross Park
Place and 501, and 7 Stability Vouchers. These vouchers serve households not only in
the City of Iowa City, but also throughout Johnson County, Iowa County, and Washington
County North of Highway 92.
+ In 2024, ICHA continued its partnership with Shelter House on the administra-
tion of Mainstream Vouchers, Emergency Housing Vouchers, and 60 Project
Based Vouchers.
+ ICHA has 249 vouchers dedicated to serving persons experiencing homelessness.
+ ICHA paid out $10.1 million in Housing Assistance Payments during 2024. This pri-
marily consists of payments to local landlords who rent to voucher holders, but also
includes escrow savings deposits for Family Self -Sufficiency participants.
58% of Housing Choice Voucher
recipients are elderly or disabled.
HCV tenants are stable long-term tenants, staying
in the same unit 6-7 years on average.
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Household Characteristics (All Relevant Programs)
Public Housing and City -Owned Affordable Housing
Total Families as reported to HUD: October 1, 2023 — January 31, 2025
Public housing provides decent and safe rental
Source: HUD's Resident Characteristics Report (RCR)
City Owned Affordable
housing for low-income families, the elderly, and #units
Housing
Count %of Total
persons with disabilities. Iowa City currently owns
Public Housing 86
86 public housing units throughout the City that
Family Type by Head -of -Household (HOH)
are managed by ICHA staff. Units are located at Peninsula Apartments 10
Disabled and/or Elderly HOH 829 58%
scattered sites and constructed to conform and Augusta Place 6
Non-Elderly/Non-Disabled HOH 601 42%
blend into existing neighborhoods. Five of those
Total 1,430 100%
units, located at The Chauncey in Downtown Iowa Legacy Condos 3
City, were added to the City's affordable housing Railroad Units 4
Family Composition by Household
portfolio in 2020. ICHA also manages 23 units Total 109
Households without children 806 56%
of city -owned affordable housing. The City used
Households with Children 624 44%
ARPA funds in 2024 to acquire three attached homes in Legacy Condos on Herbert
Total 1,430 100%
Hoover Highway to operate as permanent, affordable housing as well as two vacant
lots on N. Summit St. for a future affordable housing development of up to 36 units.
Race by HOH
White HOH 644 45%
Family Self -Sufficiency Program
Black/African American HOH 729 51 %
All Other Races HOH 57 4%
The Family Self -Sufficiency (FSS) Program promotes self-sufficiency and asset
Total 430 100%
development by providing supportive services to participants to increase their
employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage
Ethnicity by HOH
increased savings through an escrow savings program.
Non -Hispanic HOH 1358 95%
In 2024, FSS served 149 households, 97% of which have an escrow savings account
Hispanic HOH 72 5%
and 52% of which have increased income. The average escrow savings balance
Total 1,430 100%
is over $9,900. In 2024, the program saw 27 FSS graduates who accomplished
their program goals and
Voucher Distribution:
Family Self -Sufficient FSS Program. Total participants =
received full access to Y Y� ) 9 P P
Point -in -Time count 2/17/2025: Of the total active vouchers, 1,031 were
funds in their escrow
utilized in Iowa City (70%), 229 in Coralville (15%), 118 in North Liberty (9%),
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Count .6 of Total
and 87 (6%) in other Johnson County municipalities or port -outs.
savings account.
Participants with escrow savings account 144 97%
Participants with increased income 77 52%
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Community Development
Community Development is committed to providing low -to -moderate
income Iowa City residents with access to safe and affordable housing,
jobs and services to promote the general economic prosperity and
welfare of Iowa City. This is accomplished by coordinating efforts
with local agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations and other
community partners, and by administering and coordinating activities
relating to city, state and federal housing and community and economic
development programs.
CDBG/HOME
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides
federal funds for a variety of community and economic development
activities. Staff makes assessments of community employment
opportunities, housing, and services for low- and moderate -income
residents, and uses CDBG funds to fulfill identified needs. CDBG projects
completed in FY24 include:
• Invested $300,000 in CDBG public facility improvements at Shelter
House and Free Medical Clinic that assisted 2,636 beneficiaries.
• $124,000 in public service funds expended to serve 2,334 low-in-
come residents at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
(NCJC) and the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP).
• 68% of CDBG beneficiaries in FY24 were below 30% of the Area
Median Income (AMI). 96% of CDBG beneficiaries in FY24 were
below 80%AMI.
The HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) program is another
federally funded program through the US Department of Housing
& Urban Development (HUD). The program provides safe, decent,
affordable housing. HOME Projects completed in FY24 include:
• Completed housing rehab projects for four units (3 owner and 1
rental).
• Provided down payment assistance to 11 income -eligible home -
buyers through partnerships with Green State Credit Union, Hills
Bank, and Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. Three of the units
assisted were sold through the City's South District Program.
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Aid to Agencies
Community Development staff coordinate with the United Way of Johnson
and Washington Counties as well as the Housing and Community
Development Commission to provide funds for human service agencies.
• In FY24, $640,775 in local funds and $124,000 in CDBG public service
funds were allocated to 24 agencies which served 29,774 Iowa City
residents. In addition, Free Lunch Program served over 40,000 meals to
low-income individuals and Table to Table, a food rescue organization,
provided over 2.8 million pounds of food to area pantries and low
income households.
American Rescue Plan Act Programs & Activities
Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), the City of Iowa City
received $18.3 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
(SLFRF) which are intended to address both emergency stabilization needs
and help localities make long-term transformative investments through
careful planning and extensive public input. City Council identified guiding
principles to prioritize the use of these funds, and Neighborhood Services
staff are working collaboratively with residents, businesses, nonprofits, and
other community partners and stakeholders to carry out activities to meet
community need. As of December 2024, all ARPA funds have been allocated
including :
• $3,000,000 to capital projects at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County and Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.
• $1,184,071 for direct payments to residents in partnership with
Johnson County.
• $1,137,710 for a Housing Stability Pilot with Shelter House for home-
lessness prevention including coordinated entry, housing stabilization
services, and eviction prevention efforts.
• $1,071,500 to 80 residents of Forest View Mobile Home Park for reloca-
tion assistance (each resident was eligible for $15,750).
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Neighborhood Services
• $939,082 to CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank for Mobile Crisis
Outreach expansion.
• $750,000 for childcare wage enhancement in partnership with Johnson
County and the Community Foundation.
• $676,146 in utility replacement costs.
• $485,000 for nonprofit operating funding serving 13 agencies.
• $435,239 for the Qualified Pre -apprenticeship Program with the UI Labor
Center.
• $250,000 to ThinklC for tourism recovery.
• $100,000 to 4C's Community Coordinated Child Care for
workforce development.
The American Rescue Plan Act also appropriated funds to communities to pro-
vide housing, services, and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness
and other vulnerable populations through the HOME -ARP program. The City of
Iowa City received $1,789,981 in HOME -ARP funds in 2022. Funds have been
allocated to local agencies for the following projects:
• $671,981 to Shelter House for supportive services to individuals who are
at -risk of homelessness
• $200,000 to Iowa Legal Aid for legal services to increase housing stability
• $650,000 to DVIP to support construction of a new shelter for victims of
domestic violence
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BEFORE & AFTER
1311 /1313 Sandusky Drive
The City invested $50,000 in each unit. Rehabilitation
work included a new roof and gutters, cabinets and
countertops, interior paint and trim, and a backyard
patio. Sustainability improvements include an air
source heat pump furnace and water heater, 200
amp electrical service, added attic insulation, high
efficiency appliances, new windows and doors, and
long life -cycle flooring. Both units have been sold to
income -eligible buyers.
Housing Rehabilitation
The Housing Rehabilitation program works to help residents maintain and update their
homes by providing financial assistance to income -eligible homeowners. The availability of
affordable, low or no -interest loans provides lower income homeowners the opportunity to
make repairs and improve energy efficiency at their homes which ultimately maintains Iowa
City's housing stock. Funding is available through the federally funded CDBG and HOME
programs, as well as locally funded General Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (GRIP)
and Healthy Homes Program.
• 30 homes completed through the CDBG/HOME owner -occupied rehab program and GRIP
program in FY24
• 40 rehabs completed through the Healthy Homes program in FY24.
South District Program
The South District Home Investment Partnership Program is an effort by the City of Iowa City
to encourage reinvestment in the South District project area and to create affordable home-
ownership opportunities for current neighborhood residents. The City purchases, rehabilitates,
and sells duplex units in the South District, concentrating on Taylor Drive and Davis Street. To
date, the City has sold 8 units through the program to income eligible buyers. Over $150,000
of HOME funding has been provided to date for down payment assistance.
3 units sold in FY24.
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City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Affordable Housing Projects
The City invested $14,288,937 in affordable housing in FY24 using federal, state
The City purchased its first vacant lot with Opportunity Funds in the
and/or local funds. The FY24 Year End Housing Report can be found in the
Lindemann Subdivision, Part 8 in 2018. The lot is designed for six
Appendix that identifies all housing activities completed or initiated in FY24.
attached single family homes. DVIP has been awarded state HOM E-
Additionally, 1,900 affordable rental units/households and 43 owner -occupied
ARP funds to build affordable housing on this property in partnership
homes were created or assisted. All activities completed met one or more the
with the City.
following housing goals:
• To invest City and federal CDBG/HOME funds to create and/or preserve
affordable homes, both rental and owner -occupied housing;
• To support our most vulnerable residents, especially those experiencing home-
lessness or at risk of homelessness, maintain safe, affordable housing;
• To ensure equitable growth for all Iowa City residents and minimize
displacement; and
• To support innovation in housing and streamline processes
In FY2016, the City created an Affordable Housing Fund which contributes towards
the development of affordable housing throughout the City. The City allocated
$1,000,000 to the fund annually from FY20-FY24. The funds are allocated based
on a distribution formula approved by Council in 2019.
• 70% to the Housing Trust Fund, which includes the Low -Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) set -aside
• 7.5%to an Opportunity Fund (former Land Banking Fund)
7.5% to the Healthy Homes program
• 10% to programs to help tenants secure housing
• 70% is dedicated to a security deposit program and 30% to a landlord risk
mitigation fund (to be created). If a balance exists at end of year, the balance
converts to the Opportunity Fund.
• 5% will be reserved for emergent situations. If a balance at end of year, it
converts to the Opportunity Fund.
Note: the FY25 distribution formula will be revised to include $100,000 for the
winter shelter. The new distribution will be reflected in the FY25 Annual Report.
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The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of Johnson County is responsible for fulfilling
state and federal requirements necessary to receive transportation capital and operating funds;
conducting transportation and traffic studies related to public and private development projects;
providing traffic data collection and analysis services, preparing and administering transporta-
tion -related grants; and serving as a body for regional policy and project -related discussions.
MPOJC's goal is to ensure the strategic use of public investments
and policies for the creation of a safe, efficient, and equitable transpor-
tation network that enhances economic opportunity and growth while
preserving the environment and residents' quality of life.
The following formal documents are required to be completed and approved by the
Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration and/or Iowa Department
of Transportation. MPO staff provide planning, programming, and administrative efforts
to complete these documents to ensure that Iowa City remains eligible to receive federal
transportation funding, including transit capital and operation funds, streets and trails infra-
structure funds, and discretionary grant funds.
FY 2020
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024
FY 2025
Projected
Long Range Transportation Plan (required every 5 yrs.)
X
Transportation Planning Work Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
Passenger Transportation Plan
X
X
X
X
X
X
Transportation Improvement Program
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Grant Awards Received for Iowa City
Grant awards are pursued to help fund and achieve Iowa City's Capital Improvements Program and
Transit Operating Assistance.
FY 2020
$1,752,119 Federal
Transit Grant*
$1,011,360 STBG
funds for Burlington St
Pavement Rehab/Widen
FY 2021
$1,810,347 Federal
Transit Grant*
$1,315,860 STBG
funds for Benton
Street Rehabilitation
$939,866 Federal
CRRSAA Transit Grant*
$5,109,870
Federal CARES Act
Transit Grant*
$4,597,815 Federal ARP
ACT Transit
FY 2022
$1,822,924 Federal
Transit Grant*
$2,400,000 STBG
funds for Taft
Avenue Reconstruction
$520,000 TAP
funds for HWY 6
Trail Construction
*Includes all planning and legal documents, grant preparation and administration,
and IDOT/FTA reporting
FY 2023
$2,799,804 Federal
Transit Grant*
$7,300,000 STBG funds
for Burlington Street/
Highway 1 Bridge
Improvement Project
Major Projects
Completion/enhancement of bike and pedestrian facilities as directed by the adopted Iowa City Bike
Master Plan:
+ Rochester Avenue, Bufffered Bike Lanes from 1 st Avenue to Montrose Avenue and a pedestrian
refuge island at Regina Educational Center— completed 2024.
FY 2024
$2,826,803 Federal
Transit Grant*
$300,000 Safe Streets
and Roads for All (SS4A)
Grant (for Iowa City
Metro Area)
FY 2025 Estimate
$2,997,874 Federal
Transit Grant*
NOTE: FTA/STBG/TAP/
CRP funds expected to
be awarded May 2025
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Objectives and Performance Measures
Transportation Safety
Iowa City's transportation network is designed and maintained to enhance the safety and security of
all users.
All reported collisions dating back to Calendar Year (CY) 2018 are reflected in the following tables.
Vehicle collisions include those where property damage exceeded $1,000 or where an injury occurred.
CY20 and CY21 collisions are not typical due to changes in traffic patterns related to COVID-19.
Transportation Safety (All Collisions)
CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023 CY 2024
Property Damage Only 1,065 521 928 922 900 966
Possible/Unknown Injury
195
109
164
161
152
155
Minor Injury
92
70
103
102
97
111
Major Injury
9
13
14
12
12
23
Transportation Safety
(Bicycle & Pedestrian Collisions)
CY 2019
CY 2020*
CY 2021
CY 2022
CY 2023
CY 2024
Property Damage Only
0
1
2
1
3
0
Possible/Unknown Injury
12
8
5
14
13
12
Minor Injury
28
13
23
29
18
30
Major Injury
3
5
2
6
2
13
Fatal
0
0
0
0
1
1
Totals
43
27
32
50
34
56
Federal grants allowed Iowa City Transit to add new
electric buses to its fleet and supported local transit
agencies as they continued transit service through
the COVID-19 Pandemic. In fall 2023, Iowa City Transit
started a two-year pilot program offering fare -free
service.
*Decrease in observed collisions is due to the change in traffic
volumes due to COVID-19.
Source: Iowa DOT Iowa Crash Analysis Tool (ICAT), 2023
Annual Crash Data, Accessed January 2024.
26 City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Vehicle Miles and Emissions
Iowa City strives to build a well-connected transportation network with coordinated land -use
patterns to reduce travel demand, miles traveled, and energy consumption.
Vehicle Miles Traveled & CO2 Emissions Per Capita
CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023* CY 2024
Total Vehicle Miles Traveled
Per Capita 4,803 4,126 4,695 4,599 4,655 N/A
Metric tonnes of Vehicle
CO2e Per Capita 2.10 1.82 2.02 2.02 2.0 N/A
Metric tonnes of Vehicle CO2e data source: Iowa City Community Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, 2022. Population
data source: U.S Census Bureau, 5-Year American Community Survey data (2022 5-Year Estimate, Table S0101: Age
and Sex).
*VMT and Metric tonnes of Vehicle CO2e data not yet available from Iowa DOT for calendar year 2023
www.icgov.org/NDS
Objective: Reduce vehicle miles traveled and
subsequent greenhouse gas emissions
AT —
k T 1'
Iowa City is nearing completion of the on -street bicycle facili-
ties identified in its Bicyle Master Plan (adopted 2017). This
includes bike lanes through the Downtown and into the
University of Iowa Campus. At signalized intersections, bicy-
cle turn boxes help to reduce conflict between cars and bicy-
cles. Bike lanes along Clinton Street are shown in the
image above.
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www.icgov.org/NDS
As part Iowa City's Complete Streets Policy, bicycle
lanes are considered whenever arterial streets are
reconstructed or extended. The image above shows
new bike lanes on Rochester Avenue.
Travel to Work
Iowa City's transportation network offers multi -modal options that are affordable and accessible.
Objective: Increase the mode split for those who commute to work by walking, biking, or using
public transit
Primary means of travel by all workers 16 years or older
CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023 CY 2024*
Drove alone
2 or more person carpool
Transit
Bike
Walked
Taxi, Motorcycle and
other means
Worked at Home
58.9
58.6
59.3
58.2
56.0
N/A
8.7
7.5
7.3
7.4
7.6
N/A
8.7
7.8
6.5
6.3
6.7
N/A
3.6
2.8
2.8
2.9
3.1
N/A
14.3
14.5
14.0
14.0
14.0
N/A
1.6 1.9 1.8 1.4 1.3 N/A
4.2 7.0 8.4 9.8 11.2 N/A
Source: U.S Census Bureau, 5-Year American Community Survey data
(2022 5-Year Estimate, Table S0801: Commuting Characteristics by Sex)
Mode Split - Travel to Work: Includes all workers 16 years or older by primary means of travel to work.
Objective: Increase the mode split for those who commute to work by walking, biking, or using
public transit
28 City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Total Funds Available for Affordable Housing in
$14,288,937
FY24:
Total Funds Spent in FY24:
$12,911,614
Number of Affordable Rental Units/ Households
1,887
Created or Assisted':
Number of Owner -Occupied Units Created or
43
Assisted':
`Reports units completed in FY24 with FY24 or prior year funds
Affordable Housing Goals:
1) Invest City and federal CDBG/HOME funds to create and/or preserve affordable homes, both rental and
owner -occupied housing;
2) Support our most vulnerable residents, especially those experiencing homelessness or at risk of
homelessness, maintain safe, affordable housing;
3) Ensure equitable growth for all Iowa City residents and minimize displacement; and
4) Support innovation in housing and streamline processes
1) Invest City and federal CDBG/HOME funds to create and/or preserve affordable homes, both rental and owner -occupied housing.
FY24 City of lane City Affordable Housina Fund l$1. 000.0001. $650.000 - $1.000.000 allocated annuallv Action Plan #5. C3ty Council aooroved annual cistribution formula. revised July 2019:
Project Name
aty Gereral Funds, Uistribdim
Project Type
Funds Allocated
Project Saps
Funds Leveraged
Fkasehddsl
Income Level
FY24 Funds Spent
NotesfSatus
Formua:
[hits Assisted
Assisted
In F124,HTF aaadsl $3B0,000 to The FWsing F9loAship fa a project in
partnership with u4Ythat will poAdetranistional IMng fa 8 hordes youth
urda 3O%AMI. Funds in the arwnt of $B0,000 were Aso poridrd to Shelter
FWsng Trust Fund Annual CknhiWtion
PRordadeFWsng Find (SW/�
Transitimd housing enagacy
$=00,000
erej
$1,132000
0
LBsthai 30%PMI
$0
Fkuse fa emergency shelter rehab that will assist 35 hmsalhdds. Bdh projects
shelter
are apafel to be mrpdai in F125. F123 funds have been allocated to
IMPS new §)dter in the aront of $00,000 aid the NEXSenior UHTC
pr jed in the aront of $256,479 which will be ooroebd aid reported in
FY25.
$ 30,000 in FY23 aid FY24 UHTC fads has bacu aaerdel to the TAG
UTATCAnoual Allocation
Alfadade Hmsng Fnd(20°/4
Alfad#be Fetal
$2)0,000
hared
$0
0
I'W,
$0
UHTC pros t 3 the fame Fcosmet &had which pcpo=e rental housing fa
16B lowincare hmsdidc5(134 at 60%AMI and 34 at 40%AMI). the pcjaf
is cuaehtiy aaeting additional firencing.
$290,000 awdad to Amsing FdIcAehp fa constrctim of 724 RnAds
CppoWnity Fund'
Affodabe Hcusng Ftnd(7.5%)
Vaicus
$75,C100
Cmpete
$151,716
SeeI\tte
Les the8001.AMI
$270,000
mat for atradEble stunt Wilt house$70,000 to 3idte Ruse fa winter
shelter inoaese in funds
$17,265 aferdsd to Bating FAlotihip fa radon mitigation serving 22
I-Wthy Hrns
ARordalie FWsing Fund(7.5°/O
Bating Rfhab
$75,000
Carpete
$0
27
Les than 80%AMI
$36,363
households. Fiw aidtiaral housdidc5 assisted with-athy Ftrres rehab (3
ones and 2 renters)
Security Dpcsit Pssistahce
PRadsde Amsing Fnd(70/4
R3Aal Assistance
$70,000
QVcing
I'W,
74
lhder 5W/.AMI
$70,0p0
Carrrlhity airrinisfaed this pcgranserung 74 hosAhdds under 5W/oAMI
in F124.
Landad Rsk Nitigatirn
PRadsde Amsing Fund (NO
R3Aal Assistance
$30,000
QVcin9
$0
4
Les than 3W/oPMI
g60,0p0
FY23 & F124 funds poided to Shelter Hzusa Four households moved todate
with risk mitigation funds.
Brsgaht Stuaias
PRordsdeFWsng Fund (5°/�
Vaias
$50,000
Ctrrpeted
N4
7
LBslhan3W/oPMI
$gp,5pp
$33,� to lhited Action fa Youth to fund their Transitional Living Ragan
due to furring issue with FKIv1±Al8 $7,500 to Bg Bdhes, Bg Sstes
`Alocded additional funds fron prior yeas $1,000,000 $1,2B3,716 112 1
$47Q863
FY24 ARPA Funds - Cne time allocation through the American Rescue Plan Act
Households
FY24 Funds
Project Name
Futdi ng Sauce
Project Type
Funds Al located
Project Status
Assisted
Spent
Notes/Status
Partnership with Shelter House to prevent homelessness through eviction
Housing Stability Pilot
ARPA Funds
&action Prevention
$1,137,710
Underway
TBD
$350,422
prevention/dversion and to support housing retention through increased
partnerships. Includes funding for coordinated entry, housing navigation, landlord
expungement clinics.
FY24 HDuslna Rehabilitation Prdects Completed Action Plan #1. Continue to fund existing housing Droarams
Project Name
Fund ng Source
Project Type
Funk Allocated
FY24 Funds Spent
# Units
Rehabilitated
Notes/Status
GRP
Local Funds
C wner-occupied Rehab
$200,000
$214,675
6
Must be under 110%AMI. Six projects completed in FY24.
South District
Local Funds/HC ME
Homeownership
$120,000
$120,000
2
8 duplex properties purchased in FY22. Two units were sold in FY24. $50,000 in down payment
assistance and $70,000 in rehab forgivable loan provided to buyers in total.
HC MEONner-occupied Rehab & Rental Rehab.
HC ME
ONner-occupiecYl�ntal Rehab
$90,000
$76,136
4
3 homeowner, 1 rental rehab
CDBG ONner-occupied Rehab
CDBG
Ci.vner-occupied Flahab
$285,000
$217,291
20
$695,000
$628,102
32
FY24 CDEOHOME Housings Proiects Completed (Beneficiaries reported when proiect is completed)
Project Name
Funding Source
Project Type
Funds Sperk
Funds Leveraged
Households/
Units Assisted
Notes/Status
QGG eenState - Downpayment Assistance
C DBGHC ME
Homeownership
$189,993
$1,461,941
8
Habitat - Downpayment Assistance
HC ME
Homeownership
$40,000
$188,300
1
THFC HDOOperations
HC ME
Operations (Dental)
$25,000
$0
NA
HC ME Administration
HC ME
Administration
$51,038
$0
NA
"Project leverage of $275,000 counted under HTFAnnual Contribution
$306,031
$1,650,241
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2) Support our most vulnerable residents, especially those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, maintain safe, affordable housing
ICHA Programs. Calendar Year 2024 The iurisdiction ofthe ICHA includesthe followina Counties:Johnson. Iowa and Washinaton!north of Hwv92. butnot within Washinaton Citvlimits). unless noted
ICHA Owned &
Households
CY24 Funds
Project/Program Name
Project Type
Vouchers Authorized
Managed Units
Assisted
Spent
Income Limits
Notes
0Y24 data 58%of all assisted households were elderly and/or disabled. 39%
were working families. Less than 4%ofassisted households report Family
Housirig Choice Vouchers
Affordable Rental
1,346
NA
1,304
$8,953,190
Under50%AMI
Investment Program (HP)astheir sole source ofincome. Totalsinclude
administrative costs, Cross Pak Place Project Based Vouchers (PBV),
Homeownership Vouchers & Portable Vouchers.
VASH Vouchers (reserved for veterans)
Affordable Rental
95
NA
102
$329,383
Under 50%AMI
HUD Mainstream Vouchers (chronically homeless with a
Affordable Rental
78
NA
70
$452,843
Under 50"/.AMI
Referred through our partnership with Shelter House.
disablirg condition)
Emergency Housing Vouchers
Affordable Rental
69
NA
69
$440,675
Under 50"/oAMI
Referred through the Coordinated Entry System.
Stability Vouchers
Affordable Rental
7
NA
3
$1,390
Under 50%AMR
Referred through the Coordinated
Entry System
Public Housing
Affordable Rental
NA
86
94
$972,715
Under 80"/oAMI
All units in Iowa City. Funds spent includes administrative costs, HUD rent
subsidies and maintenancelrepair of units.
C ther - Affordable Housing Under ICHA Management
Affordable Rental
NA
24
26
WA
Under 80%AMI
Al units in Iowa City (Peninsula, Augusta, Railway, Legacy).
1,595 1 110 1 1,668 1 $11,150,196
3) Ensure equitable growth for all Iowa City residents and minimize displacement
FY24 TIF & RFC Affordable Housine Reauirements under Compliance Period
Project Name
Policy
Project Type
Units
Underway
Units under
Compliance
Fee -in -Lieu
Paid
AMI
Rent Limit
Compliance Period
Notes/Status
The Rise - 435 S. Linn
Local requireME
Affordable Rental
-
31
$225,706
80%
HOME FMR
In perpetuity
Paid FIL for 2 units (12/29/2021)
Orchard Court Lofts - 627 Orchard Ct
RFC - Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
5
-
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
Dubuque St Apartments - 620 S. Dubuque
RFC -Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
5
$28,396
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
Fee for 4 units out of compliance for one
year.
1301 Gilbert Street
RFC - Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
5
-
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
The Edge - 314 S. Clinton St
TIF & RFC Zonin
Affordable Rental
-
2
$323,488
60%
HOME FMR
20 years
FIL for 4 units
Breckenridge - 707 S. Dubuque St
RFC - Zoning rec
NA
-
-
$404,360
-
-
-
FIL for 5 units
Del Ray Ridge - 628 S. Dubuque St
RFC - Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
3
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
1131 S. Gilbert
RFC- Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
6
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
1121 S. Gilbert
RFC- Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
5
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
1141 S. Gilbert
RFC- Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
6
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
1201 S. Gilbert
RFC- Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
6
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
225 E. Prentiss
RFC- Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
5
60%
HOME FMR
10 years
Riverview West -629S.Riverside Dr
TIF
Affordable Rental
-
12
-
120%
120%HOME FMR
10 years
Augusta Place - 20 S. Gilbert
TIF
Affordable Rental
-
6
NA
80%
HOME FMR
In perpetuity
6 Units purchased inJuly2020, ICHAwill
operate as affordable housing.
Augusta Place - 104 Westside Dr (offsite units)
TIF
Affordable Rental
-
12
NA
60%
Based on 40%
AMI, Developer
pays utilities
20 years
Compliance started 8/1/2019.
The Chauncey -404 E. College St.
TIF
Affordable Rental
-
Under HA
NA
80%
30%of Income
In perpetuity
5 Units purchased 8/2020, added to
Public Housing Program. Reported under
the Housing Authority
Tailwinds - 100 block E. College St.
TIF
NA
-
-
$1,805,648
-
_
_
FIL for 16 units 02-2021; Expended $1.5M
on South District duplexes
Gilbane Development - 700 block S. Dubuque
RFC - Zoning rec
Affordable Rental
-
-
$2,821,325
-
-
-
FIL for 25 units (6-1-22)
Scannell Properties - Riverside/Myrtle
1RFC - Zoning re
Affordable Rental
-
-
$2,038,439
1
FIL for 29 units (6/27/23)
1 109 1 $7,647,362
FY24 Misc. Action Plan Initiatives
Fee -in -Lieu/
Council
Units
Revenue
Project/Program Name
Approved:
Project Type
Created
Generated
AMI
Rent Limits
Notes:
Action Plan #7. Annexation Policy - 10% of
7/17/2018
Affordable Rental - New
0
$0
60%
HOME FMR
Community View annexed off American Legion Road in FY20. CZA & Affordable Housing Agreement signed.
units in residential developments affordable
Construction
17 affordable units designated. Started construction in FY21.
Action Plan #8. Consider TIF to support
Foster Road TIF -Collection started in FY22. To date, has generated $373,700 for affordable housing.
residential development. First agreement:
7/17/2018
TBD
-
See note
-
-
Downtown TIF - Tailwinds project paid $1,805,648 for FIL for 16 units in Feb. 2021. Paid $1,520,000 for 8
Foster Road TIF Residential Development
duplexes (16 homes) for the South District program in July, 2021.
Agreement
Based on 40%
Action Plan #12. Create tax
Affordable Rental - New
Less than 40%
AMI, minus
No applications received to date. Requires at least 15% of total units leased to eligible tenants to receive a
exemption/abetment policy to support
10/1/2019
0
$0
Construction
AMI
tenant paid
40% tax exemption on all units in a new residential development with 6 or more units for 10 years.
affordable rental housing
utilities
Requires Council approval when 12 or more households will be displaced and no rezoning needed. Requires a
Action Plan #14. Minimize tenant displacement
10/3/2017
Major Site Plans
NA
NA
NA
NA
transition plan to better inform tenants and the public. Policy not triggered in FY24.
4) Support innovation in housing and streamline processes
Action Step:
Program
Estimated TimeLine
Notes
Policy Review
Action Plan #9. Consider regulatory changes.
(NDS, Public
Received HBA, IC Area Association of Realtors, Affordable Homes Coalition and other stakeholder input.
Review processes/fees, etc. to support
Fall 2023/ongoing
Recommendations regarding code changes in the 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan. (Also a carry over from the
affordable housing.
Works, Parks &
original 15 Affordable Housing Action Goals). Various housing text amendments approved in November 2023.
Rec, Legal)
Action Plan #9. Consider regulatory changes.
Review zoning code to increase
South District
Will pursue FBC in all outlying greenfield developments. In January 2023 approved the Southwest District Plan - Rohret
density/diversity in all single family/low
Form Based Code
Adopted 11-16-2021
South Subarea Comprehensive Plan amendment (utilizing the form based land use).
density residential zones (support missing
middle housing)
Action Plan #9. Consider regulatory changes.
Enable more dense and/or more diverse housing in all residential zones (particularly low density residential zones
Review zoning code to increase
Comprehensive
outside of historic districts). Issued a RFP for consultant services to complete a Comprehensive Plan amendment in
density/diversity in all single family/low
Ongoing
density residential zones (support missing
Plan Amendment
spring of 2024. Various housing text amendment to improve housing choice, increase housing supply and encourage
middle housing)
affordability were adopted in November 2023.
Action Plan #15. Rent abatement for
Rental permit
Two emergency orders/rent abatement issued in FY22, 0 orders issued in FY23, and three orders/rent abatement issued
emergency orders when vacation is not
Completed 10/3/2017
units
in FY24.
necessary.
Acquire land for future affordable housing
Purchased first property in FY20. Lot 10, Lindemann Subdivision, Part 8 for the future construction of 6 townhomes.
opportunities (Opportunity Fund - former Land
pP ( PP y
Land Banking (now
Ongoing
g g
Partnership with DVIP to build six units. IFA awarded DVIP a HOME ARP rant for construction and support services.
P g PP
Banking Fund)
Opportunity Fund)
City will sell/convey the lot to DVIP once DVIP enters an agreement with the State.
Incorporate Sustainability/Climate Action in
All City housing
our rehabilitation programs
rehabilitation
Completed, July 2019
See below for measures incorporated.
programs
7/5/2016 Approved LongICHA
Support unique housing solutions for special
allows up to 5% of ICHA vouchers to be used for permanent supportive housing for persons who are chronically
populations through zoning and/or financial
FUSE Housing First
Term Housing Use Zoning,homeless
with a disabling condition. Project based vouchers issued to Cross Park Place (24 homes) and the 501
support.
Program
Approved voucher set -aside
Project (36 homes) operated by Shelter House.
for FUSE 10/2/2018
Changes approved after City Council review in July 2019:
1) Revised the Distribution Formula for City funds.
2) The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) altered the preference criteria for CDBG/HOME housing projects to encourage applications serving lower income households.
3) Reduced the equity requirements for CDBG emergency rehabilitation projects, such as a broken furnace in the winter or a non-functioning water heater, to enable those that may not be able to proceed to be eligible for the
program.
4) Due to the high cost of acquisition and new construction, HCDC altered the preference/evaluation criteria to support those CDBG/HOME rental applications that leverage significant dollars from non -City sources, such as Low -
Income Housing Tax Credit projects. The acquisition or construction of SRO or group housing would remain supported due to the lower average public investment per assisted unit and to increase the supply of accessible homes in
our community.
5) Removed the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTF) from the competitive Aid to Agency process and moved it to a contractual relationship where the HTF uses 8% (changed from 5% in FY22) of the funds allocated to them
through the Affordable Housing Fund for administrative expenses. They will remain as a "Legacy Agency" in City Steps 2025 in case they do not get funded orfunded at levels lowerthan their past funding awards in subsequent years
through the Affordable Housing Fund.
Incorporated the following energy efficiency and health/safety measures into our housing programs:
1) All housing rehabilitation projects, except emergencies, must complete a free home energy audit by Green Iowa AmeriCorps staff prior to funding approval based on AmeriCorps availability. The audit measures the level of air
coming into the home and provides basic weatherization, if necessary, to reduce air leaks. During the audit, participants receive LED light bulbs, low flow aerators in kitchen and bathrooms, pipe insulation for the water heater,
taping of ducts in basement, and extra weatherization based on the results of the blower door test.
2) Expanded housing rehabilitation activities to include landscaping (tree planting) and grading for stormwater management, as needed, as part of a rehabilitation project.
3) The HOME owner -occupied housing rehabilitation program, with up to $90,000 available annually, is now eligible to landlords of rental housing leasing to tenants with incomes at or below 60%of median income. Landlords are
eligible for grants for radon testing and mitigation, if necessary, as part of their rehabilitation project.
4) The Neighborhood Improvements set -aside in the CDBG program was converted to a Neighborhood -Based Climate Action set -aside to encourage sustainable, energy efficiency initiatives in our neighborhoods with a higher
number of lower income households.
5) Adopted our first radon ordinance, effective July 1, 2021, that requires radon testing, and mitigation, if necessary, to obtain or maintain a rental permit for single family detached or duplex homes.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
May 29, 2025
Senior Center Commission: May 15
Attachments: Senior Center Commission: May 15
Preliminary Minutes
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MINUTES
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
May 15, 2025
Room 311, Iowa City Senior Center
Members Present: Nancy Ostrognai, Jay Gilchrist, Kate Milster, Lee McKnight,
Warren, Betty Rosse
Members Absent: Mary McCall
Staff Present: LaTasha DeLoach, Kristin Kromray
Others Present: None
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Gilchrist at 4.00 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 17, MEETING:
Motion: To accept the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. Motion
carried on a 4/0 vote. Paris/McKnight
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW:
DeLoach reported May is a very busy month. The appreciation event at Terry
Trueblood was successful. Commissioner Milster was able to receive the Older
Americans month proclamation at City Council meeting. Frisbee Fest was a well
received intergeneration event.
Commissioner Rosse joined the meeting.
There are many concerts in May including New Horizons Band, Voices of
Experience, Family Folk Machine, and Senior Standing Room Only.
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The temperature control work will begin soon. The door and window project will
start this fall.
Commission Discussion
Gilchrist asked about interns, asking if Skylar was still an intern this summer.
LaTasha noted that the Senior Center normally has a few interns each year,
normally in the spring. She discussed the difference between interns and work
study students. The Senior Center also employs work student students when
funding is available.
Milster asked for a name tag. Commissioners asked for additional updates on
classes and discussed asking Michelle Buhman to a future meeting. The next
Commission meeting will be held in July as the Senior Center will be closed on
June 19t" for the Juneteenth holiday. Commissioners discussed Juneteenth
programming in the community.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Senior Center Commission Attendance Record
Term
6/20/24
7/18/24
8/15/24
9/19/24
10/17/2
11/21/
12/19/
1/16/25
2/20/25
3/20/25
4/17/25
5/15/25
Name
Expires
24
24
24
Betty
12/31/26
NM
NM
O/E
X
X
X
O/E
X
X
NM
O/E
X
Rosse
Jay
12/31/25
NM
NM
X
X
O/E
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
Gilchrist
Mary
12/31/27
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
X
O/E
NM
X
O/E
McCall
Angela
12/31/24
NM
NM
X
X
X
O/E
X
--
--
--
--
--
McConville
Lee
12/31/27
NM
NM
X
X
X
O/E
O/E
O/E
X
NM
X
X
McKnight
Kathryn
12/31/27
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
X
X
NM
X
X
Milster
Nancy
12/31/26
NM
NM
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NM
X
X
Ostrognai
Ross
12/31/24
--
--
O
X
O
O
O
--
--
--
--
--
Taylor
Warren
12/31/25
NM
NM
O
X
O
X
X
O/E
X
NM
X
X
Paris
Key: X =Present 0 =Absent O/E=Absent/Excused NM =No meeting -- = Not a member