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Home My WebLink About2025-07-31 Info Packet4 CITY OF IOWA CITY City Council Information Packet Council Tentative Meeting Schedule IP1. City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule August 5 Work Session IP2. Work Session Agenda IP3. Public Art Advisory Committee Strategic Plan FY2025-FY2030 July 31, 2025 IP4. Letter from Community Police Review Board: Senate File 311 - CPRB Recommendation Miscellaneous IP5. Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information IP6. Letter from Community Police Review Board: CPRB Complaints #25-02, #25- 04, #25-05, and #25-07 IP7. Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) FY25 Year -End Report, City of Iowa City Affordable Housing Fund IP8. Civil Service Entrance Examination - Recreation Program Supervisor IP9. Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I - Forestry Draft Minutes IP10. Historic Preservation Commission: July 10 July 31, 2025 City of Iowa City Item Number: IP1. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule Attachments: City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule a r City Council Tentative Meeting Schedule ,5 Subject to change AM"Wmf i■ CITY OF IOWA CITY July 31, 2025 Date Time Meeting Location Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:30 PM Special Formal City Hall, Emma J. Harvat Hall Work Session (following Special Formal) 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. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Work Session Agenda Attachments: August 5 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. Iowa City City Council - Work Session + r g A enda Work Session August 5, 2025 - 3:30 PM CITY OF IOWA CITY Emma J. Harvat Hall 410 E. Washington Street www.icgov.org City of Iowa City Land Acknowledgment can be found at: icgov.org/landacknowledgement Meeting Rules can be found at: icgov.org/meetingrules 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: • https://citychannel4.com/live • https://www.youtube.com/user/citychannel4/live • https_//facebook_com/CityoflowaCity Immediately following the 3:30 P.M. Special Formal Meeting 1. Clarification of Agenda Items 2. Information Packet Discussion [July 10, July 24, July 31] 3. University of Iowa Student Government (USG) Updates 4. Public Art Advisory Commission (PAAC) Strategic Plan presentation 5. Discussion of Community Police Review Board (CPRB) Senate File 311 Recommendation 6. Council updates on assigned boards, commissions, and committees Item Number: IP3. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Public Art Advisory Committee Strategic Plan FY2025-FY2030 Attachments: Public Art Advisory Committee Strategic Plan FY2025-FY2030 PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAAC) STRATEGIC PLAN FY2025-FY2030 ......... I—— ... ...... ... .... 1-1 -- MISSION & VISION The PAAC champions inclusive, inspiring, engaging, and accessible public art that reflects the unique identity of our community. We envision a vibrant public art ecosystem that enhances civic life, supports local ........................................................... EQUITY & INCLUSION: Welcome diverse voices, artists, and neighborhoods historically underrepresented in public art. artists, and fosters meaningful community connections. .............................CORE VALUES .......... 1 SUSTAINABILITY &STEWARDSHIP: Preserve and care for existing assets while building a future -ready public art collection, ............................................................................... COLLABORATION & CREATIVITY: Maximize impact through partnerships, innovation, and resource -sharing. ................................................... IMPACT AREAS & KEY ACTIONS .......................... I ........... "M I MAINTENANCE & STEWARDSHIP 2 ARTIST WORKFORCE & LOCAL Preserve the integrity and longevity of the City's CREATIVE ECONOMY public art collection. KEY ACTIONS • Implement recommendations from the Public Art Condition Assessment; aiming to complete at least 1 maintenance or repair project per year. • Update Public Art Management Guidelines to implement a timeline, process, and communication standards for removal or deaccessioning of aging, unsalvageable, or non -maintainable works. • Maintain updated condition records and prioritize maintenance planning and budget set -aside annually. Develop standard procedure for evaluating the anticipated lifespan and maintenance needs for new or proposed permanent installations. Invest in and uplift the work of local artists and creatives. N1�III KEY ACTIONS %lll� • Continue annual public art grant program; aiming to increase visibility and grow the diversity of applicants, project types, and locations. • Offer professional development resources or info sessions for local artists twice annually. • Help connect local artists with accessible and affordable studio space and exhibition opportunities through partners and existing community assets. Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) Strategic Plan I FY2025—FY2030 ................................................ r- ... ........... . ........ IMPACT AREAS & KEY ACTIONS 3 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING Leverage limited resources for high -impact, community -centered projects j - KEY ACTIONS • Identify external grant programs and funding opportunities (state, federal, philanthropic, or community partner cost - sharing) that may support organizational or stakeholder initiatives. • Collaborate to support the partner -led Arts Alliance Feasibility Study and agreeable recommendations resulting from the effort. • Through creative partnerships and/or programs, identify and promote underutilized indoor locations for pop-up or temporary art exhibits. • Establish public art relationship with the University of Iowa • Elevate Iowa City Public Art communications through strategic and consistent content on existing City platforms. • Convene an annual Arts Stakeholder meeting and prioritize regular, informal meet -ups with local arts groups and institutions. 4 PLACE -BASED EXPANSION & COMMUNITY ACCESS Expand the reach and visibility of public art throughout the City. ff Pill,I KEY ACTIONS %O • Identify underserved neighborhoods and/or public spaces to proactively target through existing City Public Art and Neighborhood Outreach grant programs. • Enhance and re -activate existing digital public art map(s) to promote the current collection and guide self -led tours. • Continue to prioritize pop-up, temporary, or mobile art experiences through community partnerships or annual grant programs each year. • Execute a targeted funding opportunity or grant program set -aside for 2D/indoor installations and/or displays facilitated in public facilities. • Support a major River -focused public art initiative by 2027, in collaboration with local and university stakeholders. Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) Strategic Plan I FY2025—FY2030 Item Number: IP4. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Letter from Community Police Review Board: Senate File 311 - CPRB Recommendation Attachments: Letter from Community Police Review Board - RE: Senate File 311 - CPRB Recommendation COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City IA 52240-1826 (319)356-5043 Date: July 29, 2025 To: City Council City Manager Chief of Police From: Community Police Review Board (CPRB) Re: Senate File 311: CPRB Recommendation FILED JUL 2 9 2025 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Senate File 311 was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on May 19, 2025. The new law prohibits a citizen board from reviewing the conduct of police officers. This change is effective August 16, 2025. The City Council has requested the Community Police Review Board (CPRB) provide a recommendation on how best to adjust to the new law. At the CPRB meeting on July 8, 2025, the board discussed the upcoming changes and our beliefs and recommendations on the best way forward. We also reviewed the memorandum from the City Manager and the Police Chief. As noted, under option #1 of the memorandum, the CPRB would be restricted from reviewing officer conduct, and while department policies could still be reviewed, there would be limited public engagement. The CPRB agrees the formal nature of a City Council appointed Commission introduces some impactful limitations For example, formal agendas can limit timely conversations between the members and the public. Option #2 as presented, references an informal staff led engagement effort and provides more flexibility with meeting restrictions, audiences and locations. An informal approach allows for greater real-time discussion and a wider variety of topics. This structure would be less formal with meetings not recorded or subjected to the restrictions of the State of Iowa Open Meetings law. CPRB Recommendation: The Board agrees SF311 removes the primary purpose for which the CPRB was originally created. With the ability to receive and to review officer conduct no longer an option, any community impact would be limited. While Police Department policies have also been reviewed, the general orders are now available to the public online. Annual forums have been held over the years with limited success, again related in part to the constraints of the meeting agenda. With the original primary purpose no longer an option, there would be limited scope and impact. The CPRB unanimously recommends dissolving the Board, and reallocating time and resources to a staff led process with the goal to strengthen trust & involvement across the community. The Board recommends the advisory committee would be informal in structure with efforts lead by the Chief of Police. A wide variety of community representatives, with diverse backgrounds and experience should be engaged. Varying staff, external partners, and other representative involvement would help increase the understanding of community issues, resources available, and assist with community policing efforts. Open discussions and two-way communication are very important. Topics should include discussions on public safety and police department operations. Other discussions could be related to current events or hot topics, and be based on national, state, and local events. To begin, the CPRB recommends meetings be held on a quarterly basis with additional meetings, as needed. The Board believes this approach allows for greater flexibility and helps address some of the restrictions which have occurred due to the previous formal board structure. The Community Police Review Board members thank the City of Iowa City, City Council, and members of the Iowa City community for allowing us to be a part of, and to serve our community. Sincerely, i� Melissa Jensen, Chair Community Police Review Board Item Number: IP5. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Memo from City Manager's Office: Housing Information Attachments: Memo from City Manager's Office - Housing Information Memo from City Manager's Office - Iowa City Housing Authority Waiting List Update ► r 1 !ui1� CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: July 31, 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 unsheltered Alliances (ICA) people experiencing homelessness on a single night in https://icalliances.org/pit 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 vouchers that are under lease as a percentage of total Dashboard vouchers available. As of July 2024, the national utilization https://www.hud.gov/pro gram offices/public indi rate is 86.23%. The State of Iowa utilization rate is an housing/programs/h 82.74%. The Iowa City Housing Authority utilization rate of cv/dashboard 92.85% exceeds both the national and state figures. December ICAAR Market Trends: ICAAR collects data about home Iowa City Area 5, 2024 sales monthly. In Oct. 2024, the median sales price was Association of Realtors $376,250 for single-family (up 29.9% from Oct. 2023) and (ICAAR): July 31, 2025 Page 2 was $274,000 for a condominium (up 8.5%). However, the https://icaar.org/market- trends/ 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 country (the hourly wage rate needed to afford housing in of Reach Report. the selected geographic region). In Iowa, the 2-bedroom https://nlihc.org/oor/stat housing wage across the state is $18.86. For the Iowa City e/ia 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 housing expenses, including rent, mortgage payments, Data by the U.S. and utilities. In 2023, 59.3% of renters and 18.0% of Census Bureau owners were housing cost burdened. Households with https://data.census.gov/ table/ACSDT5Y2023.B2 lower incomes are more likely to experience cost burden: 91 % of households making less than $35,000 are cost 5106?q=iowa%20city% 20cost%20burden%20b burdened. v%20tenure&t=Owner/ Renter%20(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-family National Association of home. In 2024, the average finished area of a new home Home Builders (NAHB) was 2,647 square feet, and the average total sales price https://www.nahb.orq/- was $665,298. Construction costs accounted for /media/NAHB/news- approximately 64.4% of the sales price. Meanwhile, the and - finished lot cost was 13.7% of the sales price, while other economics/docs/housin overhead costs — including financing, general expenses, q-economics- marketing, and sales commissions — made up another plus/special- studies/2025/special- July 31, 2025 Page 3 11.0%. This left an average of 11.0% which constituted study -cost -of - profit. constructing-a-home- 2024-man uary-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 unsheltered Alliances (ICA) - 2025 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in not yet available. January. In 2023, the count revealed 160 sheltered and 18 https://icalliances.org/pit 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 2025 about how long homes are listed for sale on the market. In Association of Realtors Feb. 2025, the median Days on Market (DOM) in Iowa City (ICAAR): was 36 for single-family (up 38.5% from Feb. 2024) and https://icaar.org/market- trends/ 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, allows public utility providers in Iowa to compare water and Environmental Finance sewer rates from FY23. For a residential customer using Center at the University 5,000 gallons of water and sewer service, Iowa City of North Carolina at monthly rate is $60.73 which is in the lowest 20% of bills Chapel Hill (UNC EFC): charged (the median in Iowa is $85.60). When a residential https://dashboards.efc.s og.unc.edu/ia customer only uses 4,000 gallons of water and sewer service, Iowa City's rate drops to the lowest 10% of bills charged at $50.30 (compared to the Iowa median of July 31, 2025 Page 4 $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 data Iowa City Area 2025 on several housing market variables by city. The April 2025 Association of Realtors data shows that active inventory of homes for Iowa City is (ICAAR): up 54.5% compared to April 2024 while closed sales are https://icaar.org/market- down 20% for that same period. This data suggests fewer trends/ 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 require homes with more bedrooms and living space, Data by the U.S. whereas smaller households, such as singles or couples Census Bureau without children, can drive demand for smaller units. In https://data.census.gov/ 2023, 37% of Iowa City households consisted of 1 person, table/ACSST5Y2023.S2 35% consisted of 2 persons, 14% consisted of 3 persons, 501?q=iowa+city,+ia 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. June 12, Fair Market Rents (FMR): Every year, the U.S. FY 2025 Fair Market 2025 Department of Housing & Urban Development publishes Rent for Iowa City, IA FMRs which estimate reasonable rental prices for housing https://www.huduser.go v/portal/datasets/fmr/fmr in specific geographic areas. It is considered a benchmark s/FY2025 code/2025su for rent affordability and is used by many affordable housing mmary.odn programs to establish maximum rents. Effective June 1, 2025, the monthly FMR is $921 for a 1-bedroom unit, $1,105 for a 2-bedroom unit, and $1,548 for a 3-bedroom unit in Iowa City. Compared to 2024, FMR increased 4.2% for efficiency units, 2.1% for 1- and 2-bedroom units, 1.5% for 3-bedroom units, and 1.1 % for larger units. July 31, 2025 Page 5 July 3, Price -to -Income Ratio: Every year, Harvard University Joint Center for Housing 2025 publishes a State of the Nation's Housing report. One Studies of Harvard metric it uses to quantify affordability is the Price -to -Income University, Ratio which compares the median sales price of existing https://www.Ochs.harvar single family homes to the median household income within d.edu/son-2025-price- each housing market. A ratio of 3.0 (i.e. the median home to -income -map sales price is 3 times the median income) is traditionally considered affordable. Higher ratios are considered less affordable. In 2024, the ratio for the Iowa City metro was 4.25, which is the second year in a row above 4.0. Since 1980, Iowa City has been primarily in the 3.0 to 3.9 range. July 31, Income Limits: Each year, the U.S. Department of FY2025 Adjusted 2025 Housing and Urban Development publishes income limits HOME Income Limits for federally assisted housing based on the Area Median for Iowa, Income (AMI) for each metropolitan area. Households https://www.huduser.go v/portal/datasets/home- earning less than 80% AMI are classified as low income, while those earning below 60% AMI are often prioritized for datasets/files/HOME In federally assisted rental housing. As of June 1, 2025, a 4- comeLmts State IA 20 person household in Iowa City is considered low income if 25.pdf their annual income is below $94,550 (80% AMI). The 60% AMI threshold is $70,920 for a 4-person household. These limits represent a 3.1% increase from 2024. ► r 1 !ui1� CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: July 31, 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 June '25 2,459 1,117 1,552 535 Jul '25 2,481 1,119 1,548 533 Aug '25 2,492 (1,121) 1,548(535) Data source for monthly tracking is still being investigated. Item Number: IP6. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Letter from Community Police Review Board: CPRB Complaints #25-02, #25-04, #25-05, and #25-07 Attachments: Letter from Community Police Review Board - RE: CPRB Complaints #25- 02, #25-04, #25-05, and #25-07 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW BOARD A Board of the City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City IA 52240-1826 (319)356-5043 Date: July 17, 2025 To: City Council City Manager Chief of Police From: Community Police Review Board Re: CPRB Complaints #25-02, #25-04, #25-05, and #25-07 Senate File 311 was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on May 19, 2025. The new law prohibits a citizen board from reviewing the conduct of police officers. This change is effective August 16, 2025. As a result of this law, and the time required by Chapter 8 of the City Code to process a complaint, the CPRB will not be able to complete the review of Complaints #25-02, #25-04, #25-05, and #25-07. The CPRB, at the meeting on July 8, 2025, voted to send a letter to each of the complainants advising of this change. The Iowa City Police Department will continue their investigation and contact each complainant with the results. Sincerely, Ihw � Melissa Jensen, Chair Community Police Review Board Cc: CPRB FILED JUL 17 2025 City Clerk i 0wa City, Iowa Item Number: IP7. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) FY25 Year -End Report, City of Iowa City Affordable Housing Fund Attachments: Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) FY25 Year -End Report, City of Iowa City Affordable Housing Fund Housing p rust Fund Johnson County Board ofDirectors Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County 26 E. Market Street #123 Iowa City, IA 52245 Mailing Address: PO Box 2446, Iowa City, IA 52244 Email: emccabe@htfjc.org Website: www,htfjc.org Office: 319.358.0212 Ellen Habel, President, Clty of Coralville Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) FY25 Year -End Report, City of Iowa City Affordable Housing Fund Crissy Canganelli, Vice- Prerident, Shelter 73omse The City of Iowa City allocated $500,000 to the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson John Warren, Treasurer Hankamp, P.C. County (HTFJC) to support and invest in affordable housing within Iowa City. The Council also directed another 20%, or $200,000, to HTFJC for Low Rod Sullivan, secretary Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects. John Son Couniy Board of Supervisors --NNNryryryry The City of Iowa City funding, combined with support HTFJC receives from Jessica Andino, Johnson County the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the State Housing Trust Fund Affordable Housing Coalition program, as well as payments received on prior HTFJC loans, enables HTFJC Simon Andrew, The Housing to make substantial investments in affordable, sustainable housing. Fellomship Jerry Anthony, University of HTFJC committed a total of $1,986,770 for affordable housing within Iowa Iowa, Urban & Heglonal Planning City during FY25 including $1,540,000 for new affordable housing for 34 households. The proposed new housing will cost $4,311,885. HTFJC Kaleb Beining, Iowa Landscape committed $446,770 to preserve existing affordable housing located in Iowa Kirsten Frey, Shuttleworth & City which will assist an additional 65 households. Ingersoll Steve Gordon, AM Management The following information provides details about the projects awarded funding Andy Hodge, Hodge by the HTFJC including those with support specifically from the City of Iowa Construction City during FY25. Cody Howell, University of Iowa FY25 City of Iowa City Allocation: S500,000 Overview Hai Huynh, Coralvdlle Community Food Panhy $500,000 from the City of Iowa City will support four distinct projects that will serve 45 households (10 new households and 35 households that were counted Erika Kubly, City of Iowa City in FY24) and leverage an additional $2,614,038 for housing that is affordable Molly Miller, CBI Bank dam' within Iowa City. Trust 38 households assisted (88% of all households assisted with City of Iowa City Tracey Mulcahey, City of North FY25 funding) have incomes from 0% to below 30% of the Area Median Labe'ty Income (AMI) - extremely low incomes. These households also have at least Phil O'Brien, Urban Acres Real one significant barrier beyond having an extremely low income including Estate experiencing homelessness and/or have a disability. Seven households will Zach Wahls, Iowa Senate and have low incomes below 80% AMI who will be first time homebuyers. The Next 50 Please see the tables below for details regarding projects using City of Iowa Staff City funding. Ellen McCabe, Executive Director FY 25 City of Iowa City Allocation: $500,000 Annual Project Name Developer Name Project Address Estimated Total FY25 Total # of Income Rent Limit Estimated Total IC-HTF Assisted Units- Targeted Date of Project Cost Funds Households (HH) Project Allocated Completion MYEP Acquisition Mayor's Youth 2509 Friendship St. $ 300,000 $30,000.00 3 HH <30% AM <30% 7/2024 Empowerment Program Memorial Builds Iowa Valley Habitat for 2602 and2612 $ 450,000 $79,875.65 2 HH <80% AM NA — Home 6/2025 Humanity Blazing Star Dr. Ownership Emergency Shelter Shelter House 429 Southgate Ave. $ 1,214,846 $52,380.85 Counted 0-<30% AM NA — shelter 6/2025 Rehabilitation Forgivable previously Emergency Shelter Shelter House 429 Southgate Ave See above $182,743.50 Counted 0-<30% AMI NA — shelter 6/2025 Renovation Grant previously Adien Street Lots Iowa Valley Habitat for Aiden St.— Multiple Lots $ 1,125,000 $115,000.00 5 HH <80% AMI NA — Home 1/2028 Humanity Ownership HTF Administration (8%) NA NA $40,000.00 NA NA NA 6/30/2025 Annual Totals $ 3,089,846 $500,000 10 HH Prior Year Funds - Funds Allocated by HTF in Prior Years: $395,807.72 (Committed Prior to FY25 and Paid Out in FY25) Project Name Project Address Total HTF Funds Total IC- HTF Funds (pre- Total # of Assisted Units Income Estimated Date of Allocated (pre-FY25) FY25) Spent by June 30, 2025 — Households (HH) Targeted Project Completion UAY Transitional 323-330 Cayman St. $380,000.00 $380,000.00 8 HH 0-<30%AMI Completed Fall, 2024 Living Program Emergency Shelter 429 Southgate Ave. $396,227.50 $ 15,807.72 35 HH 0-<30%AMI Completed 2025 Rehabilitation Grant Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Set -Aside Funding - FY23 and FY24 LIHTC Funding Committed Project Name and Location Developer City of IC LIHTC Total Funding Total Project Project Rent Limitations — Income Targeted Funding Committed Cost Status and Rent Levels Committed by HTFJC TWG project fell through — see narrative HTF Administration (5%) Annual NA $ 10,000 NA NA NA NA Totals $ 10,000 1. FY25 Highlights Utilizing City of Iowa City Funding_ Shelter House Emergency Shelter Rehabilitation: Approximately 35 households with roughly 70 people per night will be assisted for many years to come under this award. HTFJC committed $396,227 in grant funding and another $75,000 as a forgivable loan for critical facility improvements which will help prevent loss of life and improve the health, safety, and well-being of the guests and staff. The award will increase Shelter House's capacity to serve families, increase accessibility, and address overcrowded spaces. $64,192.28 was paid out in FY24 utilizing FY24 City of Iowa City funding to assist households with incomes from 0% AMI to below 30% AMI. $15,807.72 in City of Iowa City FY24 funding was paid out in FY25. The balance of the two awards was applied prior to June 30, 2025 including $235,124.35 with City of Iowa City FY25 funding. Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program: Three individuals with extremely low incomes and disabilities are now being served in a new home while receiving supportive services. HTFJC committed $60,000 and applied $30,000 of City of Iowa City FY 25 funding as a forgivable loan. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity — Memorial Builds: Two households with incomes below 80% AMI were able to achieve homeownership with a $300,000 loan from HTFJC. $79,875.65 from the City of Iowa City FY 25 allocation was applied toward the construction of the duplex. Each home has five bedrooms and two bathrooms to accommodate larger families. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity — Aiden Street Lots: HTFJC provided a loan of $115,000 to purchase five lots for homeownership. Homes will be built for households with incomes below 80% AMI. 2. FY23 -FY25 City of Iowa City Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Set -Aside: HTFJC awarded $1,500,000 to Together We Grow (TWG) for the proposed Roosevelt School project. The overall project cost was projected to be $40,938,407 and was slated to have 168 one-, two, and three -bedroom apartments on the west side of Iowa City. $380,000 in LIHTC set -aside funding from the City of Iowa City for FY23 and FY24 was committed to the Roosevelt School project. HTFJC planned on providing the remaining $1,120,000 committed to the project using a variety of funding sources. Unfortunately, TWG was unable to secure LIHTC funding from the Iowa Finance Authority by December 1, 2024 as the 4% LIHTC tax credit temporarily ceased making awards prior to TWG submitting their application for the bulk of the support needed for the project. No applications for LIHTC funding were received in FY25. HTFJC will work with the City of Iowa City to apply the $570,000 of funding designated for LIHTC projects over the last three years. HTFJC awarded $649,300 to a LIHTC developer recently (in FY26) to support the development of 155 apartments in Iowa City. 3. FY25 Award Highlights Within Iowa City Connected to Other Funding Secured By HTFJC: HTFJC awarded $1,921,370 that will apply support other than FY25 City of Iowa City's allocation for affordable housing within Iowa City this past year. An additional 64 households will be assisted with these awards - 87% of the households will have extremely low incomes from 0% to below 30% AMI. The following projects were awarded funding that does not include support from the City of Iowa City FY25 allocation: Shelter House: $116,370 to provide critical rehabilitation of Cross Park Place for 24 households with extremely low incomes from 0 to below 30% AMI. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Downpayment Assistance: HTFJC awarded $175,000 to be used to support seven future homeowners in Iowa City with downpayment assistance. Systems Unlimited Rehabilitation: $105,000 to assist with the rehabilitation of a property serving three individuals with disabilities and incomes below 30% AMI. The Housing Fellowship Rehabilitation: $150,000 to rehabilitate three rental properties for households with incomes below 30% AMI. The Housing Fellowship Student -Built III Affordable Rentals: $200,000 was awarded to help pay for the construction of a duplex to serve two households, one with an extremely low income below 30% AMI and one household with an income below 60% AMI. TMLD Reach Home: $200,000 to assist with the construction of a home to serve four individuals with disabilities and have extremely low incomes who receive supportive services from Reach For Your Potential. Reach for Your Potential Acquisition: $200,000 was awarded to assist with the purchase of a home to serve three individuals with disabilities with extremely low incomes who receive supportive services. Community and Family Resources: $400,000 was awarded to assist with the purchase of a transitional home to serve eight men with extremely low incomes coming out of treatment for substance abuse. Immigrant Welcome Network: $275,000 was awarded to assist with the purchase of a transitional home to serve six households with extremely low incomes who are new to the community. Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program: $100,000 to help purchase a home to serve three individuals with extremely low incomes and disabilities receiving supportive services. 4. Prior Year Awards Located Within Iowa City — Utilizing Other Funding Sources Secured by HTFdC Paid Out in FY25: The Housing Fellowship Student -Build II: $100,000 for a home with six bedrooms for households with incomes below 60% AMI. The Housing Fellowship New Acquisition: $50,000 to support the purchase of a home for households with incomes below 60% AMI on the east side of Iowa City. Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Memorial Build: $128,129.29 beyond the City of Iowa City's FY25 funding for the construction of a duplex with five bedrooms each to support homeownership for two households with incomes below 80% AMI. Shelter House Shelter Rehabilitation: $156,103.15 beyond City of Iowa City FY25 _funding applied for critical updates to the facility. The Housing Fellowship Student -Built I: final $6,801.40 was drawn on $50,000 awarded to support construction of a rental home for households with incomes below 60% AMI. Item Number: IP8. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QF T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination - Recreation Program Supervisor Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Recreation Program Supervisor �r AL ' LM6... CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org July 30, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Recreation Program Supervisor Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Recreation Program Supervisor. Megan Hill Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wyss, Chair Item Number: IP9. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I - Forestry Attachments: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I - Forestry =�..�. ® 4 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa S2240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org July 30, 2025 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination — Maintenance Worker I — Forestry Under the authority of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, I do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Maintenance Worker I — Forestry. Charles Gile Iowa City Civil Service Commission Rick Wys , Chair Item Number: IP10. a CITY OF IOWA CITY "QR T-4 COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 31, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission: July 10 Attachments: Historic Preservation Commission: July 10 MINUTES PRELIMINARY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION J U LY 10, 2025 — 5:30 PM —FORMAL MEETING E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Margaret Beck, Kevin Burford, Carl Brown, Austin Curfman, Andrew Lewis, Ryan Russell, Deanna Thomann, Nicole Villanueva MEMBERS ABSENT: Frank Wagner STAFF PRESENT: Anne Russett, Rachel Schaefer OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Martin CALL TO ORDER: called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANYTHING NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: HPC25-0035: 755 Oakland Avenue - Longfellow Historic District (chimney demolition and reconstruction in thin brick): Russett noted this home was built in 1910 and is a non-contributing structure to the Longfellow Historic District, the main house has elements of both Queen Anne style and Four Square. The application is to remove the non -significant chimney and construction of a new brick chimney at the rear of the home. Russett shared a photo of the chimney and explained the deterioration of the chimney internally. The applicants had a structural person assess the chimney and it is beyond repair. The applicable guidelines are in general historic chimneys should be preserved but, in this case, it's beyond repair. Another guideline is that boxing and finishing new chimney pipes that penetrate the roof with thin brick veneer or stucco is recommended, and that's what they are proposing to do. Therefore, in terms of analysis, the existing chimney is not a prominent architectural feature, it's slightly visible from the street, but it's located on the rear of the house and it's deteriorating internally. The complete demolition of the chimney is recommended by the contractor as the safest path forward for the homeowner. The existing chimney conceals venting from the furnace, so it must be boxed in and per the guidelines finishing for new chimneys must also use thin brick veneer, or stucco, which is being proposed as the applicant will construct a new fake chimney to conceal the venting and use a rustic color for the thin brick veneer. Staff is recommending approval of the certificate of appropriateness, as presented in the application for the property at 755 Oakland Avenue. MOTION: Villanueva moves to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 755 Oakland Avenue as presented in the application. Beck seconded the motion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 10, 2025 Page 2 of 5 A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0. HPC25-0038: 1224 Sheridan Avenue - Longfellow Historic District (window addition to facade, window replacement, mini split installation: Schaefer stated this is a contributing property to the Longfellow Historic District. The house is a side gabled, minimal traditional cottage with projecting front gables that was built in 1947, it has a concrete block foundation, brick veneer cladding with synthetic siding in the gables and an asphalt shingle roof. There is a brick chimney that extends up the west fagade and on the east is a similar side gabled projection that includes a secondary entrance. The main entrance has a short bracketed flat roof entry canopy, and the door is surrounded by fluted pilasters. The windows are six over six, double hung sashes, with the exception of the second -floor windows on the gable ends, which are one over one vinyl replacement windows, which are non -historic to the property. The main floor windows have projecting sills on row lock course brick with no visible lintel. The gable windows have aluminum coil stock over flat casing. Schaefer also noted the garage is typical of this architectural style and like the house has very little ornamentation, the garage was built at the rear of the house facing the alley in 1991 and replaced a smaller garage that was built in 1961. The project today is relating to the renovation of the attic into a primary suite, there's the addition of stairs up to that attic space to allow the second level being renovated. The windows on both side gables are replaced as is the front window. Schaefer stated the front window replacement is the main reason that this project is coming before the Commission today as they're replacing a vent with a new picture window which needs approval by the Commission. The project will also have skylights being added and a mini split air conditioning unit going above the egress window. Some of the items that typically are reviewed administratively are the replacing of the vinyl windows that were non -historic to the building on the side gables on the east and west sides of the home, those are being replaced with metal clad wood double hung wood windows which are compliant with what typically they would want to see with historic window replacements. Those new windows will match the historic windows on the ground floor. Additionally, the east gable window is a casement egress window, which is required by building code since it'll be a new bedroom up there. The next component of the project is to add three new skylights with exterior aluminum cladding to the north roof plane, which is at the rear of the home, so not facing the street. The applicant is also proposing to add a mini split on the east side of the home, and all of the components, like the drain line and other parts of the system, will be concealed inside the eastern side of the home and then run back to the northern side and down and be near the existing condensing unit. Schaefer noted guidelines require the concealing of those as much as possible on the side of the home and not facing the street. Schaefer stated again the main proposed change that's before the Commission tonight is the replacement of the gable vent on the front facade. They are proposing to replace that with a fixed sash metal clad wood window on the primary elevation of the home. The window will have a four light grid to match the existing windows on the ground floor, and that'll allow more light into the living space that they are proposing. The applicant intends to match the historic trim using flat wood stock for that window as well. Regarding guidelines for the window on the main facade, it is currently disallowed in the guidelines via section 4.13, so an exception will be required to approve that new window opening. Section 4.13 recommends that the new attic openings be located in a manner compatible with the historic window pattern. The proposed window will be in the same place as that existing vent, will be relatively small and match the historic character of the historic ground floor windows. Staff also looked at a neighboring properties when it came to granting this exception and there are several examples in the Longfellow Historic District for this style of home that do have a picture window in place of where there typically is a HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 10, 2025 Page 3 of 5 vent. Schaefer gave the example of 1231 Sheridan Avenue, which is right across the street, noting the gable window on the front fagade, there is also a home at 747 Oakland Avenue with again, a picture window in the upper gable in the front facade. So again, to allow for additional light into the living space, staff sees the new window as a change that will have minimal impact on the home's historic character and will be an appropriate proposal to grant an exception. Staff recommends approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to the project at 1224 Sheridan Avenue, as presented in the staff report, with an exception to allow for a window in the gable of the primary facade because the project meets the intent of the guidelines, the addition of the window in the primary facade will reflect the condition found in similar houses of the same style in the neighborhood. Burford asked if the egress windows is the mutton just on the exterior side of the pane. Schaefer believes it's both on the exterior and interior. Buford asked if it is put on with adhesive and Schaefer stated they can ask the applicant exactly what the product is. Thomann asked if the new window on the front of the house will open and close to allow air flow as well. Schaefer stated again that is something the applicant might be able to answer. Andy Martin is the general contractor for this project noted regarding the mutton across that divided window is pretty substantial but it is one piece of glass so it doesn't go through but is on the inside as well. Additionally, the front window is fixed and it won't open, he noted what the applicant envisions is a reading nook and it'd be nice to just have a little light in there. MOTION: Brown recommends approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 1224 Sheridan Ave as presented in the staff report with an exception to allow for a window in the gable of the primary facade because the project meets the intent of the guidelines. The addition of a window in the primary facade will reflect the condition found in similar houses of the same style found in the neighborhood. Burford seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion passed 8-0. REPORT ON CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY CHAIR AND STAFF: Certificate of No Material Effect -Chair and Staff review: HPC25-0034: 111-115 South Dubuque Street - Local Historic Landmark (repair of roof TPO, stucco on west and north walls, and wood elements of storefront): Russett stated this is located in the Ped Mall, it is a roof repair and some repairs to the stucco on the north and west walls of the building. HPC25-0039: 528 East College Street - College Green Historic District (chimney repair including spalled brick replacement, pointing, and capping): This is the replacement of damaged chimney bricks from spalling. Minor Review - Staff Review: HPC25-0040: 718 South Summit Street - Summit Street Historic District (installation of three skylight windows): HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION July 10, 2025 Page 4 of 5 This was for the addition of two skylights. HPC25-0041: 815 Brown Street- Brown Street Historic District (window sash replacement): This is a window sash replacement for one window. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 12, 2025: MOTION: Thomann moves to approve the minutes of the Historic Preservation Commission's June 12, 2025, meeting. Villanueva seconded the motion The motion carried on a vote of 8-0. COMMISSION DISCUSSION: Election of Officers: Vice Chair Russell moves that Beck be nominated for Vice Chair of the Commission. Brown seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 8-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 pm. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD 2024-2025 TERM 8/8 9/12 10/10 11/14 12/12 1/9 2/13 3/13 4/10 5/8 6/12 7/10 NAM E EXP. BECK, 6/30/27 X X O/E X X X X X X O/E X X MARGARET BROWN, 6/30/26 O/E X X X X X X X O/E O/E X X CARL BURFORD, 6/30/27 X X X X X X O/E X X X X X KEVI N CURFAM, 6/30/2028 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- X AUSTIN LEWIS, 6/30/26 X X X X X O/E X X X X O/E X ANDREW RUSSELL, 6/30/27 X X O/E X O/E O/E X X X X X X RYAN SELLERGREN, 6/30/25 X X X X X X X X X X X --- JORDAN THOMANNN, 6/30/26 X X X X X X X O/E X X X X DEANNA VI LLAN U EVA, 6/30/25 O/E X X X X O/E O/E X X X X X NICOLE WAGNER, 6/30/26 X O/E X X X X O/E X O/E X O/E O/E FRANK WELU- 6/30/25 X X O/E X X X X X O/E X X --- REYNOLDS, CHRISTINA KEY: X = Present O = Absent O/E= Absent/Excused --- = Not a member I ? City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet CITY OF IOWA CITY August 5, 2025 Information submitted between distribution of the meeting packet on Thursday and 4:00 pm on Monday. Late Additinnls):__ IF.. City Council Listening Post August 9 at the Iowa City Farmers Market �_— Late Handout(s) t t.j. 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