HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-09-22 Info PacketCITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
September 11, 1998
IP1 Council Tour
i ~!~= SEPTEMBER'6 WORKSESSIONITEM :=
IP2 Agenda
MISCELLANEOUS !ITEMS
IP3
Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas
IP4
Memorandum from City Manager: Pending Development Issues
IP5
Letter from City Clerk to Judy Ambrose (G.A. Malone's): Sidewalk Caf6
IP6
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director:
Summary of South Gilbert Street Discussion at September 8 Work Session
IP7
Memorandum from Administrative Assistant to City Manager: City Entrance Signs
IP8
Letter from Fire Chief to John Rummelhart: Weather Alert Siren
IP9
Memorandum from Transit Manager to City Manager: Downtown Shuttle
IP10 Building Permit Information - August 1998
IP11 Release: Hydrant Flushing
IP12 Agenda: September 11 JC Board of Supervisors
3:00p
7:00p
COUNCIL TOUR
Tuesday, September 15
Depart Civic Center
Animal Shelter
Clinton Wastewater Plant
Current Department of Public Works Yard Including Transit
Airport Terminal Building
Napoleon Pump Station/Girls Softball Complex
South Wastewater Plant/Soccer Fields
ScanIon Gymnasium/Mercer Aquatic Center
Water Plant Site - Wellhouse
Return to Civic Center
Dinner will be provided.
F~OHs CITY OF CORRLUILLE FAX HO.s 319 351 5915 B9-04-98 e4iesp P.02
CORALVILLE
4:00 - 6=00 P.M.
AGENDA
September 16, 1998
JOINT MEETING BgT~EI~I THE CITY COUNCILS OF CORALVILLEAND IOWA CITY AND
T~E IOWA CITY SCHOOL BOARDAND aO~NSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WILL
BE ~LD AT 4:00 P.M. AT 1500 7~ STREET (CORALVILLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) ON
WEDNESDAY, SEFTEMBRR 16, 1998.
1. IOWA RIVER POWER DAM PROJECT (Coralville}
2. LOCAL OpTiON SALES T~X. {Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson
County)
3. 28EA~RBEMENT REGARDING ANNEXATION BETWEEN IOWA CITY AND
CORALVILLE. (Iowa Ci~)
4. TRANSIT CONSOLIDATION ISSUES. (Iowa City)
5. USE OF PESTICIDES ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AND INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT. {Iowa City)
6. IOWA CITY SCHOOL GROWTH PROJECTIONS AND IMPACT ON INDMDUAL
SCHOOLS. (Coralville)
CITY ADMINIBTRATION
1512 7zk Street · P.O. B~x 5127
Cm'aiville, lmva 52241-0127
319-351.1266 - Fax 319-351-5915
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City Council Meeting Schedule and~=~, ,~.~8
Tentative ~/'ork Session Agendas
Meeti~ dstes/drnes subject to ,-l~qn,,~e
~September 15 ·
3:00p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tour of City FacilitieS'"
Tuesday
Council Chambers
tSeptembert6''='
4:00p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION '-'
Joint Meeting - City of Coralville/Johnson County/School Board
Separate agenda
' ~/ednesday I
Coralville City Hall
6:30p COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Counci) Chambers
I September 29 ,' .....,"'
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting with University Student Senate
6:30p Reception
7:00p Separate agenda
Tuesday
Iowa Memorial Union
I October 5:
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday I
Council Chambers
~October6 ~
7:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Holiday Lights
Design Review Committee
Housing Forum Issues
Sidewalk Caf~s
Sales Tax
Circus and Rodeo Permit Regulations
Nuisance Ordinance
Sanitary Sewer Repair - New Policy Update
Hickory Hill West
North End Parking
Chutes and Vaults
Water Project Update
Deer Management
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
1,
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September 9, 1998
City Council
City Manager
Pending Development Issues
An application submitted by Arlington L.C. for a final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part
Nine, a 20.33 acre, 46-1ot residential subdivision located in the Low Density-Single
Family Residential (RS-5) zone for property located north of Arlington Drive and
Barrington Rd.
A City-initiated application to annex and. rezo. n_e the Court Street right-of-way,
containing 4.45 acres, from County RS, Suburban Residential, to Low Density
Single-Family Residential (RS-5) and Public (P) for property located at the east
terminus of Court Street.
An application submitted by the City of Iowa City to vacate property located at the
600 block of Madison Street and undeveloped Des Moines Street right-of-way.
An application submitted by McDonald's Corporation for a special exception to
permit an auto and truck-oriented use, that is a drive-through lane and window for
property located in the Community Commercial (CC-2) zone at 804 S. Riverside
Drive.
An application submitted by Dr. Stephanie Nowysz for a special exception to permit
a setback modification to enable replacement of an existing sign for property
located in the Neighborhood Conservation Residential (RNC-20) zone at 611 E.
Burlington Street.
An amendment to the Zoning Chapter to allow wide-clad pylons for free-standing
signs.
tp2-1 cm,dr~c
September 9, 1998
Ms. Judy Ambrose
G. A. Malone's
121 Iowa Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ms. Ambrose:
,
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
It has been brought to my attention that there have been repeated violations concerning the sidewalk
caf~ outside of your establishment.
Please note that Title 10, Chapter 3, of the City Code sets forth provisions for Commercial Use of
Sidewalks.
Section 10-3-3B(3a) states "...Tables, chairs and other items are to be removed at the end of each
day's operation, and the sidewalk caf~ area shall be restored to its normal condition as a
pedestrianway. No materials shall be stored on the public right of way." There are provisions for
storage of such items if anchored fencing is requested and approved. Please contact Charles
Schmadeke, Director of Public Works, 356-5141 with any questions you may have concerning
anchored fencing. In the absence of anchored fencing, approved by the Director of Public Works,
your tables and chairs can not be stored on the sidewalk.
Section 10-3-3E sets forth provisions concerning the agreement between you and the City. Both this
section and your agreement state you will adhere to State and local laws governing the use of right of
way. Your agreement states the area would be roped four feet from the private drive, and stipulates
the placement of the grill to be in the northeast corner. We have observed that roped area has been
even with the private drive on more than one occasion and the grill placement varies from the agreed
upon location.
Please be advised that repeated violations will result in your establishment being cited with municipal
infractions for each day the violation exists or continues. In addition repeated violations may result in
staff recommending termination of your agreement to the City Council. Please contact me with any
questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Marian K. Karr ·
City Clerk
CC:
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Public Works Director
Housing & Inspection Services Director
City Council
cclerkJmalones.doc
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September11,1998
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Asst. Director, Dept. of Planning & Community Development
Re: Summary of South Gilbert Street discussion at September 8 work session
I thought we had a good initial discussion of this complicated, difficult issue at the September 8
work session. We will continue the discussion at the October 5 work session. We will provide
you with the following materials pdor to the October 5 meeting:
1. More detailed information about the impact to individual parcels of property from Alternative
#1 (widen Gilbert on both sides and add a center left turn lane), Alternative #3 (widen Gilbert
all on the east side and add a center left turn lane), and Alternative #4 (one-way couplet
using Maiden Lane/railroad right-of-way).
2. A more detailed recap of the safety problems and traffic issues in the corridor, relating to
how they are improved by Alternatives #1, 3, and 4.
3. An explanation of the need for medians on the major intersection approaches.
4. Highland Avenue will not be cul-de-saced in Alternative 4 as was initially proposed.
One element of the project that we have not addressed is the opportunity for aesthetic
improvements in the corridor. Especially as we discuss issues such as the potential loss of
street trees, you should be aware that this is a prime opportunity for enhancement of
landscaping and plantings along South Gilbert Street.
CC:
Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
Stanley Consultants
ImVnem~jd9-10.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Manager
City Entrance Signs
You may be aware of the old black/gold metal City recognition signs located near
our city limits. They were installed in the 1970s at locations on North Dodge,
Dubuque Street, Highway 6 (tire station), and Highway 6 (Carver Hawkeye hill).
They are greatly in need of repair. In addition, the Iowa DOT has directed that
signs be removed from DOT right of way.
Attached you will find a concept drawing of the new City recognition signs. The
new sign will reflect the natural beauty of Iowa City and be simple enough that
they will remain classic for many years to come. The signs will be constructed of
limestone. There is no direct or spot lighting; rather the letters are back-lit,
creating a soft halo appearance at night.
Attachment
VIEW FROM TOP
CITY ENTRANCE SIGN DESIGN
16' long
71/2' tall
Iowa City Fire Department
Serving With Pride & Professionalism
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5260
September 1 O, 1998
Mr. John R. Rummelhart, Jr.
Contractor's Tool & Supply Co. Inc.
P.O. Box 3108
Iowa City, IA 52244
Dear Mr. Rummelhart:
I have received a copy of your correspondence to the City Council dated September 2, 1998, regarding
the weather alert siren located at Stevens Drive and Waterfront Drive. You have proposed relocating the
above-referenced siren directly east of Waterfront Drive near OUTLOT-A, which is private property.
The weather alert siren system in Iowa City is comprised of seventeen (17) sirens. These sirens are
strategically located to provide balanced coverage for tornado warnings. Relocating a siren can have a
detrimental effect on the established coverage area. Also, this siren serves an area that contains a
significant amount of manufactured housing that has one point of access and egress.
The relocation site you have proposed is not feasible for the following reasons: 1) the sirens are City-
owned and should remain on City property or in an easement area, 2) this site is complicated by the
CRANDIC Railroad right-of-way, 3) the cost to relocate the siren is approximately 92,500.00, and most
importantly, 4) high-tension electrical lines are adjacent to this site and the contractor will not relocate
the siren on this site for obvious safety concerns.
It is my understanding that you do not have any immediate plans to develop this site. With this in mind,
it is my opinion that the siren will remain at the present location. At such time when development
occurs, the location of the siren can be reevaluated.
As you can see, there is much more involved than simply pointing out an alternate location for a siren. I
appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this matter.
Sincerely,
IOWA CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Andrew J. Rocca
Fire Chief
AJR/bdm
CC:
City Council
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 9. 1998
To: Steve Atkins, City Managerf2L.
From: Ron Logsden, Transit Manager
Re: Downtown Shuttle
The ridership on the downtown shuttle during the first two weeks of university classes is
encouraging. The average daily ridership in July was 323 and the average daily ridership
during the first two weeks of classes has been 864. The average daily ridership on the
Downtown Shuttle since it started nmning in November, 1997 is 605 passengers per day.
We are on course to surpass our first year goal of 60,000 riders by more than 100,000
riders with an estimated first year ridership of 162,000 riders.
Our biggest concern will be capacity constraints on the South Loop during the winter
months. The ridership on the North loop remains comparatively low and accounts for
15% of the overall ridership while the South loop accounts for 85% of the overall
ridership.
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Deparlmcnt of Housing and Inspection Scrviccs 410 Washington Strcct Iowa City, Iowa 52240
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
August1998 (
Ix'F,Y FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement:
ADD Addition
ALT Alteration
DEM Demolition
GRD Grading/excavation/filling
REP Repair
MOV Moving
FND Foundation only
OTH Other type of improvement
Type of Use:
NON
RAC
RDF
RMF
RSF
MIX
OTH
Norkresidential
Residential - accesso~ building
Residential - duplex
Residential - three or more family
Residential - s'mgle family
Commercial & Residential
Other type of use
Page:
DaCe: 09/03/98
From: 08/01/98
To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PMEMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Im~r Use
BLD98-0497 HILLS BANK ANDTRUST 1401 S GILBERT ST
CO.
3757 SQIIARE FT. ADDITION TO BANK
ADD NON 1 0 $ 400000
BLD98-0485 DAN TIEDT 415 HIGHLAND AVE
2337 sf warehouse/production addition
560 If garage addition
ADD NON I 0 $ 112000
BLD98-0247 CITY OF IO~A CITY 410 WASHINGTON ST ADD NON 0 0 $ 21000
12' x 15'-8" DI3MPSTER SCREEN NORTH SIDE OF BLDG.
ADD NON permits: 3 $ 533000
BLD98-0511 RICHARD M RIA~G~ 15 PARSONS AVE
addition\alteration of sfd
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 30000
BLD98-0445 STEPHEN J BLLIS 816 BEEON ST ADD RSF
8' X 38' ATTACHED GARAGEADDITION, 12' X 22' 3 SEASON ADDITIONTOSFD
BLDg8-0541 RICKEY N WE~,-n~.A 1139 HL1NT~RS REN
13 X 26 ADDTIONTOS.F.D.
I 0 $ 280O0
BLD98-0526 RICHARD K ANGERMR 1231 COLLEG~ ST
12' X 12' BREAKFAST NOOK ADDITION TO SFO
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 22000
BLD98-0326 TIMOTHY M DINGBAUM 820 RONALDS ST
13' x 16' ADDITXON TO SFD
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 13000
BLD98-0540 GEORGE S SEHL 79 HERON CIR
12' x 12* 3 SEASON FORC~ ADDITION TO SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ nooo
BLD98-0502 ELIZABETH J ADAMS 1808 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
12' X 15.5' 3 BFA~ON ADDITION TO SFD
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 10600
BLD98-0491 THE PADDOCK LLC 153 ARABIAN CT
24 X 24 ATTACHED GARAGE
BLD98-0483 SALLIE ~ LUNDEEN 729 RONALDS ST
8 X 13 ADDITION TOTHE S.F.D.
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 10500
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 10000
BLD98-056B BAOVANTRANLAM 20 REGAL LN
10' x 12' THREE SEASON PORCH, DECK ADDITION TO SFO
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 9000
BLD98-0508 MICHAEL D HARTLaY 1126 SHERIDAN AVE
32' x 14' deck addition to sfd
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 4300
BLD98-0539 RICHARD C MURPHY 1804 F ST
12' x 16' SCREEN PORCH\DECK ADDITION TO SFO
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 2500
ADD RSF 1 0 $ 25000
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Date: 09/03/98
From: 08/01/98
To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CXTY
· X=~ACTION OF BUILDING PEIU4IT DATA FOR
CSNSUS BUPJ~AU P. BPORT
Permie Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. lm~r Use
BLD98-0551 BILL TESTER 1961 DELlfOOD DR ADD PaF 0 0 $
9 X 12 WOOD DBCK
1501
BLD98-0507 BRUNT DOLDBR 1251 SANTA FE DR
10' x 14' deck acklition to sfd
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 1420
BLD98-0534 GENE D ANGELL 7 NAKSFI~LD CT
12' x 24' DBCKADDITION TO SFD
ADD RSF 0 0 $ 1000
~LD98-0554 DWIGHT YO~TNKIN
10 X 16 WOOD DECK
1905 B ST ADD ~SP 0 0 $ 1000
BLD98-0535 PAMELA S VFaELY 1121 CARVSR ST ADD RSF 0 0 $ 300
12' x 30' DECK ADDITION TO SFD
ADD RSF permits: 17 $ 181121
BLD98-0520 IOWA CITY C'O~I4UNITY 1900 MOP, NINGSIDE DR
SCHOOL DIS
P~ASE 2 OF AUDITORIT~4REMODSL
ALT NON 0 0 $ 295000
BLD98-0424 F~ANK G NEWMAN 13 HIGHWAY i WBST ALT NON
10,886 SQUA]~ FEET INTBRIOR FINISH OF R~TAIL AUTO P~RTS STORB
BLD98-0522 GATEWAY ONE LC 3 HIGHWAY 1 WEST
IN~IOR R~,STAURANT FINISH WITH DRIVE-UP WINDOW
I 0 $ 106400
BLD98-0559 FR}I{K G NEW)4AN 21 HIGHWAY i N~ST
2392 SQT/ARE FEET II~[ERIOR OFFICH FINISH
ALT NON i 0 $ 80000
ALT NON' I 0 $ 68000
BLD98-0542 NEIGHBORHOOD CBlvr~k 2105 BROADWAY ST ALT NON
JOHNSON CT
INSTALL A FI~ RATED CEILINGAND AN OFFICE IN THE LOWER LEV~LANDPag4OVE
WALLS IN THE FIRST FLOORTO INCREASE THE SIZE 0FTBEMEETINGROOM.
1 0 $ 18000
BLD98-0248 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 WASHINGTON ST
POLICE DEPARTMENT DISPATCH WINDOW
ALT NON 0 0 $ 17900
BLD98-0505 JOHN SO~M 1700 S 1ST AVE
REMODEL OF 700 SQ. FT. OFFICE SPACE
ALT NON 0 0 $ 9000
BLD98-0553 AGUDAS ACHIM 602 WASHINGTON ST
CONGREGATION
INTERIOR RAMP FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPED
ALT NON 0 0 $ 8000
BLD98-0532 BYWATER PROPERTIES 2415 HEINZ RD ALT NON
remove interior partitions, add doors to interior of office area
0 0 $ 6210
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From: 08/01/98
To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Im~r Use
BLDge-0550 FIRED UP IOWA CITY 112 S LINN ST
INC
INTERIOR RMMODEL OF RETAIL SPACE
ALT NON 0 0 $ 2295
BLD98-0525 ZIOM LUTHBRAN CHURCH 310,N JOMNSON ST
subdivide two rooms in sacristy classrooms
BLD98-0284 CITY OF I(Y4A CITY 410 WASHINGTON ST
REMOVE GLASS BLOCK AND INSTALL ALUMINUMDOUBLM HUNG
ALT NON 0 0 $ 1500
ALT NON 0 0 $ 1079
BLD98-0573 U.S. AR3~BD SMRVICES 702 S GILBERT ST ALT NON 0 0 $ 1000
INTERIOR OFFICE RMMODEL
ALT NON permits: 13 $ 614384
BLD98-0205 ROBERT HUMPLEBY 502 N 1ST AVH ALT RDF 0 0 $ 8000
10' x 21' SCREEN PORCH
/%LT RDF permits: I $ 8000
BLD98-0563 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION 1641 SOMERSET LN ALT RMF 0 0 $ 9717
CO.,INC.
FINISH THB BASEMENT PER ORIGINAL PLANS.
ALT RMP permits: 1 $ 9717
BLD98-0516 JO~N YODER 171 STANWYCK DR
FINISH APPROXIMATLY 730 S.F. OF BASEMENT IN S.F.D.
ALT R~F 0 0 $ 14045
BLD98-0544 ERNEST LEI~4AN 902 WYLDEGREENRD
KITChEN REMODEL IN S.F.D.
ALT RSF I 0 $ 11000
BLD98-0468 DEAN A VAN LDH 913 BARRINGTONRD
1250 SQUARE FEET BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD
j
BLD98-0496 STEPHEN B HEARD 824 RIDER ST
INSTALL 2 WINDOWS, FINISH CLOSET INTERIOR OF SFD
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 6000
ALT RSF 2 0 $ 3000
BLD98-0517 JO~N BROGAN 1836 G ST
FINISH 350 S.F. OF BASEMENT FOR HOME OFFICE USE
ALT RSF 0 0 $ 3000
BLD98-0500 CHARLES KINNEY 2825 WASHINGTON ST ALT RSF
CONSTRUCTION
REPLACE ROTTED DECK ENTIRELY PER SAME FOOT PRINTAS BBFOREAND INSTALL NEW
0 0 $ 2000
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Date: 09/03/98
From: 08/01/98
To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CITY
EXTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Im~r Use
FOOTINGS o
ALT RSF permits: 6 $ 39045
BLD98-0524 KNUTSON CONSTRUCTION 2351 S SCOTT BLeD
SVCS INC
6150 S.F OFFICE BUILDING
NEW NON I 0 $ 365000
BLD98-0521 PROCTER & G~4~LE MFG 2200 LOWER MUSCATINE RD
CO
6 X 12 GAS STOPJu~'~BUILDING
NEW NON 1 0 $ 10000
BLD98-0143 CITY OF IOWA CITY N~OLEON PARK NEW NON 1 0 $ 8000
32 X 24 STORAGE BUILDING / EQUIPMENT GARAGE
NEW NON permits: 3 $ 383000
BLD98-0538 DA~ HOLM 210 LINDEN CT
20 X 40 INGROUNDSWI~ING POOL
N~W RAC 0 0 $ 24650
BLD98-0422 STEVEN J VAN D~R B09 BROWN ST
WOUDB
22' X 23' DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE TO SFD
NMW RAC I 0 $ 15O0O
BLD98-0412 ROBERT B MCFARLAND 626 WHITING AVE
16 X 20 DETACHED GARAGE
NEW RAC 1 0 $ 4762
BLD98-0578 SAR~/~ BUSS PAULSON 416 N LINN ST NEW RAC 0 0 $ 995
FENCE FOR SFD
NEW RAC permits: 4 $ 45407
BLDgB-0510 NORWOOD C LOUIS II 1728 LOUIS PL
RDF with attached 2 car garages
~ RDF 2 2 $ 241873
BLD98-0566 WOODROW D HOUSMR 805 S SU~4IT ST NEW RDF 2 2 $ 136687
NEW DUPLEX WITH THR~E CAR DSTAC~ED GARAGE
NEW RDF permits: 2 4 $ 378560
BLD98-0567 FR3%NTZ CONSTRUCTION 11 SOMERSET PL N~W RMF 1 3 $ 259674
CO., INC.
THREE UNIT CONDOMINIUM
NEW Pa4F permits: i 3 $ 259674
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Date: 09/03/98
From: 08/01/98
To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CITY
;XTRACTION OF BUILDING PBI~MIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applican= name Address T~pe Type Stories Units Valuation
No. lmpr Use
mmwmmmmmmm ~WWWWlWmmWWWllSl~lll mmm~lmmmlll~mmmmmmmwmmmmllllmmmmmlmmmmmm gmmm mell emilems mmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmm
BLD98-0529 JEFFR~YLMITJ.~R 1240 FLAGSTAFF DR
SFD with attached 2 car garage
NIIW RSF I i $ 145000
BLD98-0531 JEFFREY LMIT.T.RR 1227 SRNTAFEDR
SFD with at=ached 2 car garage
NEW RSF 2 i $ 145000
BLD98-0537 ~RLINGTON LC 1080 BRYAN CT
3 BEDROONSFDWITHATYACHED2 CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 i $ 131670
BLD98-0514/~LINGTONLC 702 BARRINGTONRD
sfd with attached 2 car garage
NEW RSF I I $ 131246
BLD98-0558 WIlLDEN WOODS 1130 EMILY CT
ASSOCIATES II
1645 S.F. SPLIT FOYERS.F.D. OWLOT ~16 WALDEN HILLS
NSW RSF 2 i $ 103276
BLD98-6561 WALDEN WOODS 1225 COLL DR
ASSOCIATI;S II
1645 S.F. SPLIT FOYER KNOWNAS THE "BRADLEY"
NEW RSF 2 I $ 103276
BLD98-0562 WALDEN WOOD 1235 COLL DR
ASSOCIATES II LLP
SFO WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
N~W RSF 2 I $ 99748
BLD98-0488 VILLAGE GREEN SOUTH 17 POND VIEW CT
LC
ZERO LOT LINI~ SFD WITH ATTACHED SINGLE CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 1 $ 90763
BLD98-0487 VILLalIE GREEN SOUTH 31 POND VIEW CT
LC
ZERO LOT LINE SFD WITH ATTACHED SINGLE CAR GARAGE
NEW RSF 2 i $ 89164
BLD98-0512 FRANTZ-KOHLI 1643 }flEMINGWAY LN
CONSTRUCTION LC
Sfd with attached 2 car garage
NEW RSF 2 I $ 88504
BLD98-0813 FRANTZ/KOHLI 1651 HEMINGWAY LN NEW RSF I I $ 72000
CONSTRUCTION
SPLIT FOUR- TWO BEDROOM- TWO CAR GAR~aE 1195 S.F. FINISIflED
NEW RSF permits: 11 11 $ 1199647
BLD98-0555 EASTDALE PLAZA ASSN. 1700 S 1ST AVE PEP NON
PEROOF EXISTING ;PDMFLAT ROOF WITH DARO-LAST SINGLE PLY SYSTEM
BLD98-0523 FIRST NATIONAL B~NK 1117 WILLIAM ST
REROOF WITH CLASSeA" FIBERGLASS SHINGLES
0 0 $ 130474
RBP NON 0 0 $ 9320
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To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CITY
~XTRACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD98-0536 HILLCIfliST F/~MILY 214 CHURCH ST REP NON 0 0 $ 7169
SERVICES
REPLACE ~XTMRIOR DECK AND STAIRS
REP NON permits: 3 $ 146963
BLD98-0556 CHI OMEGA SORORITY 804 IOWA AVE
TEAROFF AND REPLACB CLASS "A" FIBERGLASS SHINGLES
REP RMF 0 0 $ 33000
BLD98-0545 LAUNSPACHRENTALS 717 WASHINGTON ST PEP RMF
APPLY VINYL SIDING AND SOFFIT ON MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNIT
0 0 $ 10300
BLD98-0546 AUR APARTMENTS 806 COLLEGE ST REP RMF
RERCOF MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNIT WITH MINIMUM CLASS "Ae -~HINGLES
0 0 $ e5oo
BLD98-0SS7 H & G PARTNERSHIPS 715 E BURLINGTON ST REP RMF
TEAR OFF, RESHBATH, REaHINGLE WITH MINIMUM CLASS nCn SHINGLES
0 0 $ B000
BLD98-0462 AUR APARTMENTS Sll S JOHNSON ST PEP RMF 0 0 $ 6000
REROOF AND RESIDE MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
BLD98-0548 AUR APARTMENTS 409 S DODGE ST REP RMF 0 0 $ 6000
REROOP AND RESID~ MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNIT WITH MINI~T~M CLASS "A" SHINGLE
BLD98-0547 JAMES A CLARK 333 CHURCH ST
RERDOF WITH MINIMUM CLASS ~C" SHINGLES
REP RMF 0 0 $ 5000
BLD98-0463 AUR APARTMENTS 118 N JOHNSON ST
REROOF AND RESIDE MULTIFAMILY DNELLING
PEP RMF 0 0 $ 4000
BLD98-0464 AUR APARTMENTS 618 N DODGE ST
RERCOF AND RESIDE MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
PEP RMF 0 0 $ 4000
BLD98-0466 AUR APARTMENTS 731 CHURCH ST
RERCOF AND RESIDE MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
PEP RMF 0 0 $ 4000
BLD98-0549 JAMES A CLARK 521 N LIHN ST
REROOF ~ITH MINIML~4 CLASS "C" SHINGLES
REP P. MF 0 0 $ 4000
BLD98-0439 AUR APARTMEIqTS 613 N GILBERT ST
RERCOF ]LND RESIDE MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNIT
PEP RMF 3 0 $ 3500
BLD98-0533 DYLAN INVESTMENTS 619 S JOHNSON ST PEP RMF 2 0 $ 1800
replace exterior stairs on multi-family dwelling
REP RMF permits: 13 $ 98100
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Date: 09/03/98
Prom: 08/01/98
To..: 08/31/98
CITY OF IOWA CITY
{UC~RACTION OF BUILDING PERMIT DATA FOR
CENSUS BUREAU REPORT
Permit Applicant name Address Type Type Stories Units Valuation
No. Impr Use
BLD98-0518 NANCY BUXTON 1707 ROCHB~"r~ CT REP RSF
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXTERIOR WALLS ON TWO PORCHES AND REMOVE AND REPLACE
WOOD FLOOR ON ONE OF THB PORCHES
I 0 $ 9000
BLD98-0S06 WILLY K CHWANG 2866 STERLING DR REP RSF 0 0 $ 1275
DBMO AND REPLACE PORCH ON SFD
. REP RSF permits: 2 $ 1027~
TOTALS 18 $ 3906893
WATER DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 11, 1998
TO: Lisa
FROM: Ed Moreno
RE: Press Release On Hydrant Flushing
IT'S HYDRANT FLUSHING TIME
Fire hydrants are installed essentially for emergency use and should have a regularly
scheduled maintenance program. Hydrants are particularly vulnerable to damage and
failure because they are exposed to the weather. The Iowa City Water Division checks
and flushes the hydrants in the spring and in the fall to make sure they are in good
working order. We will start flushing on Wednesday, September 16, 1998 (weather
permitting). During the time we are in your area, you may notice rusty colored water.
This is due to a change of water flows and should clear in a short time. The water is safe
at all times.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 11, 1998
FORMAL MEETING
l. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Agenda
2. Canvass of votes for School Election.
3. Adjournment
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SEPTEMBER 21 /'ORK SESSIO. N ITEMS
Memorandum from Landfill Superintendent: Landfill Services Plus Scalehouse
Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Memorandum from Community Development CoordinatoF.
Recommendations
Iowa City Ballot Proposition
and Household
Update on the Community Housing Forum
Memorandum from City Manager: Ballot Proposition - Alternative
Memorandum from First Assistant City Attorney: Proposed Disorderly House Ordinance:
Discussion, Review, and Comment
Draft for
MISCELLANEOUS'ITEMS
Letter from Kelly Hayworth to Mayor: City Hall Day
Letter from Joe Bolkcom to Mayor: Johnson County SEATS Para-Transit Advisory Committee
Memorandum City Manager: Solid Waste Ordinance Changes - Landfill Fees
Memorandum from City Manager: Dollar Value - Local Contracts
Memorandum from City Manager: Clean-Up Escrow
Memorandum from Parking and Transit Director to City Manager: Motor Ioway
Memorandum from Fire Chief to City Manager: Hazardous Materials Response Funding
Memorandum from City Attorney: Attorney Assignments
Memorandum from City Clerk: September 15 Council Work Session Tour
Memorandum from City Clerk to Boards and Commissions: Board and Commission Attendance Chart
Memorandum from Jim McGinley (JC Emergency Management) to City Clerk: Elongated Civil Defense
Siren Tests
Memorandum from Administrative Assistant, City Clerk, Police Chief, and Assistant City Attorney
Matthews: Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco Free Youth Proposals.
Letter from Public Works Director to Rick Altman: Yard Waste Container
Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: 1998 Pavement Marking Project
Release: Housing Rehabilitation
Release: Louis Colaiannia
Agenda: September 15 JC Board of Supervisors
Information Packet
September 18, 1998
page 2
Agenda for 9/17/98 Formal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Agenda for 9/22/98 Informal meeting of the Board of SUpervisors.
ME/~ORBftDUM
Wastewater/Land~ll Div. 9-17-98
Datl".:
FroIll:
September 17, 1998
City Manager and City Council
Dave Elias, Landfill Supt.~/''
Iowa CihJ Wastewat,~r
an~l LanaFill Divisions
Landfill Services plus
Scalehouse and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
The Landfill has functioned at the present site for approximately 26 years. The
regulatory issues as well as the publids need for new and specialized services has
required considerable changes to the original function of "burying refuse".
We are recommending a project to improve solid waste services to the community, and
to enhance public appeal and awareness of these important functions. The project
would be in line with recent "Master Plan" principles, and would serve for many years
into the future.
The intent would be to consolidate and re-organize several landfill sponsored activities,
in order to make them more efficient, accessible, and secure for the public. The
replacement of worn equipment, the scale, is also needed. We would add the function
of Household Hazardous Waste collection, to fill a need that has been steadily building
in our "modern" age of chemistry. All of the proposed activities would be handled by
the existing staff, on existing City property.
The following components would be addressed:
New scale house to replace storm loss -
with the opportunity to demonstrate and display "Renewable Resource"
products, alternate energy technology (wind, solar, biogas, wood).
New scale to replace 26 year old mechanical scale -
to operate in conjunction with recently updated computer system for waste
record tracking, billing, and faster customer processing.
Site re-organization to provide better traffic patterns, unloading, shipping, and
safety for existing disposal and recovery services, and construction of
load inspection and holding bay.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Center-
to include safe handling, secure collection and storage of HHW,
isolation of potential hazards from population center,
removal of toxics from landfill process.
phased implementation, to get up and running ASAP.
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"Useable Product" Exchange Center public parking,
"re-distirbution" of safe and useable household products,
educational demonstrations,
information dissemination,
tours to promote proper solid waste handling and recycling.
f. Provide "One-Stop" solid waste handling location -
Collection, disposal, and/or separation for recycling of:
EXISTING SERVICE:
refuse, shingles,
scrap metal, appliances, yard waste,
asbestos, contaminated soil,
ADDITIONAL:
plastic, cans, glass, cardboard, paper,
Household Hazardous Waste
Distribution of available products:
EXISTING SERVICE:
compost, wood chips, paving bricks,
ground shingle/road product
ADDITIONAL:
Household Product exchanges,
g. Additional future improvements:
Methane gas management - (EPA requirement)
Access Road upgrade
Organic waste/Composting expansion
Future separation and re-use materials ...
City of Iowa City
Iowa City Landfill
Revisions, Upgrades and Expanded Services
Recon~gure on site roads and features. Relocate Containment
area. Upgrade site storage to accommodate existing recovery
operation as per master plan.
Estimated cost of construction
$100,000.00
Construct scale house and load inspection station, place new
scale.
Estimated cost of construction
$150,000.00
Construct household hazardous waste and exchange facility.
Estimated cost of construction
$250,000.00
D. D~sign and consulting fees
$80,000.00
Total $580,000.00
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
September 17, 1998
City Council and City Manager
From: Maurice I. Head, Community Development Coordinator
Re: Update on the Community Housing Forum Recommendations
This communication is the first comprehensive update on the status of the Community Housing
Forum strategies since your review in February. At that time, Council made a decision to move
forward with four of the seven Funding Mechanism recommendations (Housing Rehabilitation
Expansion, First Home Program, Financial Institution -- Combination Mortgage and Rehab
Program and Community Linked Deposit Program). Two programs were to come back to
Council after staff had developed criteda for the programs (Affordable Housing Funding Pool
and Low Interest General Obligation Bond Program). Council also decided to continue the
refinement and implementation of the Development and Regulatory Measure strategies
proposed in the report. We have included a brief summary on the status of those strategies for
your review.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Expansion
The Community Development Division submitted an Affordable Housing Program application to
the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) in April for $120,000 to expand the rehab program. This
expansion includes using CDBG funds in conjunction with FHLB funds to assist homeowners
with Exterior Repairs, Emergency Repairs, and Accessibility Improvements. The application
process of the FHLB required the City to submit its application through a member bank of the
FHLB system. Hills Bank agreed to be our sponsoring member bank. On July 23 the City was
notified of the FHLB grant award. Council approved the Agreement between the FHLB, Hills
Bank and the City at the August 24 City Council meeting. The rehab staff is now in the process
of advertising the program with a proposed start date of September 14. Staff will be able to fund,
at a minimum, an additional 12 rehab projects with the FHLB grant.
Community Housing Linked Deposit Program
As reported to you in the August 18 information packet, graduate students at the University of
Iowa Urban and Regional Planning Program selected the Community Housing Linked Deposit
Program (CHLDP) as a research project. The purpose of the research project was to determine
the viability of the CHLDP in Iowa City by surveying major employers that would financially
support the program and surveying local developers that would use the program. As mentioned
previously, the CHLDP would subsidize developers and builders by purchasing housing
certificates of deposits (CD). Housing CD holders would get their normal interest rates. Banks
would get new deposits and customers. For the commitment of housing CD's the banks would
agree to loan the money to developers at 6% to 7% for construction financing to build affordable
housing.
Two major findings came out of the research: 1 ) construction financing is not a major obstacle in
affordable housing development and 2) major employers are poor targets for the CHLDP
because their financial decisions usually do not include CD's as an investment option. Also,
major employers decisions are made at corporate headquarters in isolation of local community
needs. Staff recommends that this strategy be set aside and considered when interest rates are
higher making subsidized construction financing more desirable for developers and builders
interested in building affordable housing.
First Home Program (down payment assistance)
The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) recommended $30,000 in the
FY99 CDBG Program to continue down payment assistance. Council approved the First Home
Program as part of the FY99 Annual Action Plan in May.
Financial Institution -Combination Mortgage and Rehab Loan
Staff has discussed this concept with several individual banks in Iowa City. Those banks have
told us that they are interested in further discussion of this idea. Staff is presently planning a
October meeting to bring together lending institutions in Iowa City to discuss formalizing this
idea. The October meeting will serve as the starting point for discussion of criteria that can be
used by all banks to implement the Combination Mortgage and Rehab Loan program. We have
set a goal of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 to initiate the program in the Community Housing Forum
report. This funding level can assist 10-20 families with Combination Mortgage and Rehab
Loans.
Low Interest General Obligation Bond
Bonds issued by local government can provide a valuable source of funds for development of
affordable housing. General Obligation Bond projects can provide permanently affordable
housing developments. They are secured from the project's revenue and the full faith and credit
of the City.
Staff plans to bring this strategy back to Council in November for review and consideration of
the program's criteria. At that time, several project scenarios will be presented that demonstrate
hypothetical bond financing projects. Bond financing could be an appropriate mechanism for
developing affordable rental housing in Iowa City.
Affordable Housing Funding Pool
The Affordable Housing Funding Pool uses HOME funds and General Funds to finance
affordable housing projects. The purpose of this program is to allow the City the ability to
respond to affordable housing proposals and opportunities throughout the year and not just
during the once a year CDBG and HOME allocation process. A summary of this project is
attached at the end of this communication for your review. We have included a brief description
and criteria for the program, and a time schedule for program implementation. The HCDC has
reviewed this description and criteria and recommended their use.
Staff will need Council approval in using General Fund money to implement the Affordable
Housing Pool Funding Program. The Community Housing Forum report recommended
$150,000 of General Fund money and $150,000 of HOME funds. The City has budgeted
$150,000 of General Fund money as our local match-for the HOME program this year.
Therefore, no budget amendment is necessary. We recommend using this funding to establish
the Affordable Housing Funding Pool program and to meet HUD's requirement of providing a
local match for the HOME program.
In December we will be applying for $150,000 in HOME Funds during the next CDBG and
HOME allocation process. Should HCDC approve the application, the program will have the
$300,000 budget recommended in the Community Housing Forum report.
Development and Regulatory Measures
Coundl directed staff to more forward with the following Development and Regulatory Measures
strategies: 1 ) Small Lot Zoning, 2) Reduction of Lot Widths, 3) Reducing Infrastructure Cost, 4)
Fast Track for Affordable Housing, 5) Density Bonuses for Affordable Developments 6)
Neotraditional Development and 7) Study to Analyze the Development Code.
Small lot zoning, reduction of lot widths, reducing infrastructure costs, density bonuses and fast
tracking will be techniques used in developing the Peninsula site. Staff will report back to
Council on these strategies as they are introduced at the Peninsula over the next few months.
The study to analyze the development code is a separate strategy that will be explored by staff.
A Request for Proposal is planned for next year to determine the availability of consulting
services in this area. We hope to examine ways to streamline our development code under this
strategy.
We are moving forward with the recommendations in the Community Housing Forum report
approved by City Council. Staff plans to report to Council every six months and give a status
report on the strategies discussed in this communication. At the Council work session on
September 21, we would like to discuss the Affordable Housing Funding Pool program and
receive Council approval of the criteria and authorization for using the budgeted $150,000 in this
manner. If you should have any questions regarding the Community Housing Forum strategies,
please contact the Community Development staff at 356-5230.
CC:
Housing and Community Development Commission
Community Housing Forum Participants
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Guidelines for the Affordable Housing Funding Pool Program
Background
Increasing the supply of affordable housing is the main objective of the Affordable Housing
Funding Pool. This program provides the City and non-profit housing developers with the option
of producing affordable housing by financially supporting land acquisition, housing construction,
infrastructure, rehabilitation of substantially deteriorated housing units and other related cost.
With the implementation of the Affordable Housing Funding Pool, the City is able to respond to
affordable housing proposals and opportunities that occur outside of the annual CDBG and
HOME allocation. Applicants can now apply for additional affordable housing assistance in
October and June of each year. This program only provides gap financing. Therefore, no
allocation will comprise more than 15% of project cost. Financial assistance for affordable
housing projects will be in the form of low interest amortized loans.
Criteria for the Program
HCDC and Community Development staff will consider many factors in evaluating each
application. However, there are four major areas that each applicant must address in order to be
eligible for this program. Those four factors are as follows:
PROJECT- NEED/BENEFIT. The applicant should show how the community, and particularly
low and moderate-income residents, would benefit from the proposed project. Applicant must
also demonstrate that the request can not wait for the regular CDBG and HOME funding
cycle.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMMITMENTS. The applicant should provide evidence of public
and private commitments to the proposed project. Both the value and the viability of
commitments will be considered.
MANAGEMENT AND CAPABILITY. The applicant should show how it will manage the
development and/or operations of the proposed housing project. Successful housing
experience is an important consideration.
FEASIBILITY. The applicant should demonstrate the feasibility of the project as described,
and determine the amount of subsidy needed to fill the gap to enable the project to remain
affordable to the benefidaries and have sufficient cash flow to continue operations.
Other General Criteria:
· Funding can be used for land acquisition, construction financing ,substantial rehabilitation
and other related cost
· Projects must create new housing units or substantially improve existing housing
(substantial improvements are 51% or more of the before rehab value)
· Project must provide affordability for a minimum of 20 years
· Maximum funding can not exceed 10-15% of the total project cost
· Funding must be for gap financing
· Funding must be the last financial component needed
· Repayment must not exceed a 10 year term at 5% -7% interest rate
Homeowner Projects
Projects that provide homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income households
are eligible under this program. Two considerations apply to homeowner projects:
1. The program targets households at 80% and below median income.
2. Preference is given to projects that provide two or more bedrooms in a single-family or
duplex unit.
Rental Projects
Rental housing for low and moderate -income households and particularly very low- income
households (0-30% of median) is an eligible activity under this program. Three considerations
apply to rental projects:
1. The program targets households at 60% and below median income.
2. Preference is given to projects that develop housing with three or more bedrooms designed
for families.
3. Preference is given to projects near transit lines and neighborhood shopping.
Following are the income limits established for this area effective January 7, 1998.
Persons per household
I person
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
5 persons
6 persons
7 persons
8 persons
50% of mi
$18,750
$21 450
$24.100
$26 800
$28 950
$31 100
$32 250
$35 400
60%ofmi
$22.500
$25740
$28 920
$32 160
$34 740
$37 320
$39 900
$42 480
80%ofmi
$30,000
$34,300
$38,600
$42,900
$46,300
$49,750
$53,150
$56,600
Proiect Specific Requirements:
Each project must meet and/or address the following specific parameter for consideration of
receiving Affordable Housing Funding Pool assistance:
1. Projects must have a minimum of 51% private financing.
2. Project must demonstrate that substantial construction activity will start within a 180 days of
receiving commitment of Affordable Housing Funding Pool financing.
3~ Preference will be given to projects that pay property taxes or at least a 50% payment in lieu
of property taxes.
4, Preferences will be given to projects using Johnson County contractors.
5, Preference will be given to projects that provide neighborhood diversity.
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6. Preference will be given to projects that build owner occupied housing for less than $90,000.
7. Preference will be given to projects that develop rental housing affordable to households at
50% and below median income.
Agreement Reauirements
The housing developers receiving Affordable Housing Funding Pool assistance must enter into an
Agreement with the City. The Agreement covers the following areas: 1 ) purpose and scope of
service, 2) performance schedule and payment, 3) compliance with federal regulations, 4)
financial management and record keeping, and 5) reporting and monitoring.
Purpose and scope of services
Prior to executing an agreement for the use of the Affordable Housing funds, Community
Development staff will review the project goals outlined in the application with the developer, to
ensure that the project will meet the cdteria of the program. Any anticipated changes in the project
goals or scope of services will be discussed prior to drawing up a contract.
Performance payment and schedule
Performance schedules will be outlined with the goal of completing the project within the specific
time limits. After the contract has been forrealized, disbursements can be made upon receipt of 1 )
invoices for labor, materials and services rendered, and 2) signed lien waivers (as apprepdate)
covedng all amounts to be paid· In some instances, pre-agreement costs may be reimbursed to
subrecipients; however, Community Development staff must be contacted pdor to making any
pre-agreement disbursements.
Compliance with federal regulations
All contracts include requirements imposed by various Federal-sponsoring agencies. These
include procurement standards for labor, materials, supplies and services not only related to the
project.
Procurement standards and subcontracting requirements are set forth in OMB Circular A-110,
Attachment O. This circular is provided to the subrecipient at the time of signing the Agreement
with the City. However, the following list briefly describes the main points in contracting for
services and purchasing supplies and materials.
All transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide for open and free competition
(including professional services). For example, contractors that develop or draft specifications,
requirements, or statements of work and invitations for bids and proposals should be excluded
from competing for such procurements. Awards shall be made to the bidder whose offer is
responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the recipient, price and other
factors considered.
2. Contracts shall be made only with responsible contractors who possess the potential ability to
perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement.
3. Affirmative efforts shall be made to utilize small and minority-owned businesses or sources of
supplies and services.
Construction contracts in excess of $2,000 shall comply with the Fair Labor Standards Acts.
Spedfically, 1) The Davis-Bacon Act which requires contractors to pay wages to laborers
and mechanics at a rate not less than the minimum wages specified in a wage determination
made by the Secretary of Labor, 2) Copeland Anti-Kick Back Act which prohibits employers
from inducing employees to give up any part of the compensation to which they are otherwise
entitled, and 3) The Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act which requires
contractors to compute wages on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in
excess of the standard workweek shall be permissible if the worker is compensated at a rate
of 1¼ times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the workweek.
No worker shall be required to work in unsanitary, dangerous or hazardous surroundings.
5. Contracts over $10,000 shall contain requirements relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.
6. Provisions for termination shall also be included in contracts in excess of $10,000.
Records should be kept for all procurements. Contracts/procurements for more $25,000 shall
include the basis for selection, justification for lack of competitive bids when necessary, and
basis for award, cost or pdce.
Contracts in excess of $25,000 shall contain provisions and conditions that allow for
administrative, contractual or legal remedies in instances in which contractors violate or
breach contract terms.
9. Contracts in excess of $100,000 shall meet bonding requirements.
Provisions regarding federal regulations on Non-discrimination, Equal Employment, Lead based
Paint Abatement, Conflict of Interest, Affirmative Marketing, Fair Housing, Acquisition,
Displacement and Relocation is also contained in the Agreement.
Financial management and record keeping.
Community Development staff may, if requested, assist developers in setting up or reviewing
existing financial management systems. Additionally, local accountants and agency/business
experienced with federal requirements may be helpful resources.
Financial management systems must contain clear, accurate and complete disclosure of the
federally sponsored project. For example, records must include:
a register of cash receipts and disbursements
a record of all non-cash transactions
a general ledger to show the status of each account
a fixed account ledger
All project-related expenditures must be supported by third party documentation (invoices,
contracts, and purchase orders). Lien waivers are required from all contractors and
subcontractors.
Reductions in project costs or increases in the commitment of other funding, if any, shall be
brought to the attention of staff. The impacts of these changes should be discussed with staff and
appropriate reductions in City funds will be made on a pro-rated basis.
Reporting and monitoring
Community Development Staff will monitor all aspects of the project beginning with pre-agreement
activities and goal setting. The Community Development staff should review any proposed
changes in the project.
Periodically, Community Development staff will conduct monitoring visits to review project
progress, financial management, construction contracts, time records related to the project as well
as client statistics. Staff will give reasonable notice prior to the site visit.
In most cases, a financial audit of the project expenditures will be required. Qualified individuals
who are sufficiently independent of the agency and can produce unbiased opinions and
conclusions should conduct these audits. Audit reports should be submitted within six months of
project completion and final disbursement of funds.
All records relating to the project should be kept for five years following the completion of the
project/activity.
A reporting period will be established at the time of the agreement for most projects. The compli-
ance pedod will vary depending upon the regulatory requirements. During this pedod, Community
Development staff will annually request records relating to the stated purpose of the project to see
if goals have been carded out, to review the low and moderate income benefit requirements as
established by HUD, and to monitor the financial status of the organization.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING POOL
REVISED TIMETABLE FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Program
July
Affordable Housing
Funding Pool
Develop Program i
Criteria with HCDC
Develop Application
Packet
Submit to Council &
HCDC for Comment
First Funding Round
for AHFP
For HCDC Approval
and Implementation ,
Second Funding
Round
HCDC Approval
Implementation
Aug
1998
Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
1999
Jun July Aug
Sept Oct Nov Dec
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Iowa City
Ballot Proposition
0% for property tax relief
40% for capital improvement expenditures for the renovation of and an addition to the public
library; construction of a cultural center; construction of streets and public thoroughfares,
bridges, storm sewer projects, public buildings, parks, and related infrastructure.
25% for direct water rate relief.
10% for operating expenses for the library; cultural center; and related community events.
10% to support the operating and capital expenses for public transit and paratransit, and other
lawful community transportation purposes.
10% for hiring and equipping additional police officers and/or firefighters and construction of
related public safety improvements.
5% for funding of Johnson County area human service agencies.
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Sales Tax Policy
As required by law, the ballot proposition establishes the purposes for which the sales tax
revenue may be expended. The following statement reflects the position of the 1998-99 City
Council and is a statement of policy only. This Council and future Councils may choose to
amend this policy statement as long as the changes in policy and resulting expenditures are
allowable under the language of the ballot proposition.
1 .) 40% of the sales tax revenue will be used for the purpose of financing capital improvement
projects on a pay-as-you-go or debt service 'borrowing" payment, to be determined by the
City Council. The initial capital improvement projects to be financed from the sales tax will
include a renovation of the existing Public Library; construction of an addition to the Public
Library; and construction of a cultural center.
The Library and cultural center are planned for construction on what is known as the last
downtown urban renewal parcel. It is now a parking lot immediately south of the Public
Library. The estimated cost of the Library .cultural center project is $22.5 million in 1997
dollars.
Other capital projects are planned as part of the ongoing City capital improvement plan, and
projects to be financed with the sales tax will be identified. During the Council's annual
budget review, project pdority and means of finance are determined. The City Council policy
will be to show a funding priority to those projects of a regional or area-wide benefit. Initial
projects qualifying under this policy would be Mormon Trek Boulevard from Melrose to First
Avenue in Coralville, Mormon Trek in the area of Highway 1 and eventually around the
airport to Highway 921, and portions of 965 extended from Coralville to Melrose Avenue in
Iowa City. Other joint projects will be identified in consultation with area local governments.
2.) 25% of the sales tax revenue will go into the City's water fund 'operating budget. The
purpose of this new revenue will be to stabilize water rates with the goal of maintaining
water rates at their December 1998 level for a period of no less than eight years.
3.) 10% of the sales tax revenue will be used to finance additional police officers and/or
firefighters as well as capital projects for public safety purposes. These capital projects could
include new fire stations, new police or fire training facilities, and other capital projects
directly related to public safety. The number of new personnel and/or capital projects will be
determined by the City Council during its annual budget review. Community policing has
been considered a priority.
4.) 10% of the sales tax revenue will be used for operations and maintenance cost for the
Library and cultural center. The Library anticipates the need for three additional full-time
personnel when a new addition is constructed.
Furnishings, computer, audio-visual aide materials, etc. and other capital replacement
reserves may also be financed by the sales tax. These current costs, if financed by sales tax
revenue, would relieve the general fund of this current property tax obligation.
An operating subsidy will be required for the cultural center. This subsidy is intended to
provide funding to help offset any shortfall in revenues over the operating budget
expenditures for the center. Upon payment of the expenses as identified for operating the
Library and for the operational subsidy of the community center, any additional monies
generated by the 10% sales tax contribution to the operation, or maintenance at these
facilities can be directed toward creation of reserves for operations, depreciated expenses,
and related recurring expenses as well as assist in the financing of related community
events.
5.) 10% of the sales tax revenue will be directed to public transportation systems. The current
Transit budget includes the operational and capital costs for a fixed-route system and
paratransit services. The sales tax revenue will offset the general fund subsidy of $440,000
to the transit system and reduce property tax commitments to transit. If the 10% is sufficient
to eliminate the general fund subsidy, the current $90,000 subsidy from the City's parking
fund could be reduced accordingly and all or a portion of the current $90,000 subsidy could
be returned to the parking fund operation. This will increase the reserve portion for the
parking fund and thereby create additional funds for parking projects in the downtown.
6.) 5% of the sales tax revenue will be directed to help finance area human service agencies.
The 5% of the sales tax revenue would reduce the general fund contribution to the Aid to
Agencies budget and provide additional funding for the support of the City's contribution to
the area human service agencies.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 18, 1998
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Ballot Proposition - Alternative
I was asked whether we could more expressly propose property tax relief as a part of the
proposed Iowa City ballot proposition. The interest in such a statement was that in the
most current proposal demonstrates property tax relief "indirectly," that is substituting
sales tax revenue for what had been property tax revenue. In effect, if the ballot
proposition were approved as now proposed, sales tax revenues could be used to relieve
the general fund burden of certain projects and programs; however, since it cannot point to
specific levies for reduction, it must be shown as 0% for property tax relief. The law
requires that when you identify property tax relief in the ballot, a specific levy must be
reduced. At the time of filing the necessary state reports, we must show that property tax
relief does in fact reduce a specific levy.
In order to accomplish a property tax relief component to the ballot proposition, I
eliminated the statement concerning public transportation as well as amending other
components of the ballot proposition. In doing so, we can identify 15% for direct property
tax relief. If you would choose to do so, you may reduce the transit levy accordingly. We
could also use the property tax monies to, for example, reduce the debt service levy and
thereby fully comply with the law and the ballot proposition.
mgr/mem/ballotal .doc
Iowa City
Ballot Proposition Alternative
40% for capital improvement expenditures for the renovation of and an addition to the public
library; construction of a cultural center; construction of streets and public thoroughfares,
bridges, storm sewer projects, public buildings, parks, and related infrastructure.
25% for direct water rate relief.
15% for property tax relief.
10% for hiring and equipping additional police officers and/or firefighters and construction of
related public safety improvements.
7.5% for operating expenses for the library; cultural center; and related community events.
2.5% for funding of Johnson County area human service agencies.
mgdballotp2.doc
Date:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
September 17, 1998
To:
From:
Re:
The Honorable Mayor Ernie Lehman and Members of the City Council
Sarah E. Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney ~ -'
Proposed Disorderly House Ordinance: Draft for Discussion, Review and
Comment
Attached please find a proposed re-draft of our existing "Disorderly House" ordinance which
has been revised in an attempt to achieve two goals: (1) police officer initiated complaints
(i.e. no requirement of a neighborhood generated complaint to take action); and (2) to grant
police officers appropriate authority to restore order to disorderly gatherings. Compared to the
existing ordinance, this proposal contains the following amendments and modifications:
Within the first paragraph, the behaviors of "disorderly conduct or any other
conduct or condition that threatens injury to persons or damage to property"
have been added to the type of conduct which is proscribed by the ordinance
and subject to penalty per this section. This somewhat broadens the negative
behaviors constrained by the ordinance and thus broadens the authority of
officers to address the negative conduct and restore order. An example of the
additional type of conduct this prescribes is an event that has grown so large
that patrons are spilling onto neighboring property and causing damage or event
patrons are threatening harm to neighbors.
Also within the first paragraph, the following sentence has been added: "For the
purposes of this section, "to the disturbance of the general public" includes the
disturbance of persons beyond the subject premises and/or to the disturbance
of persons in public places, including peace officers."
Currently, a disorderly house charge requires "a disturbance to the
neighborhood", which local Magistrates have interpreted to require a complaint
by a neighbor, not just the officer's opinion that the noise/activity would be
disturbing to the public at large. Explicitly including the observations of peace
officers regarding a disturbance removes the ordinance from this interpretation
and clearly gives an officer authority to take action without awaiting a
complaint from the neighborhood.
The second paragraph of the ordinance is a new addition which gives peace
officers who have cited the disorderly premises the explicit authority to restore
order and order dispersal of persons from the premises. Should persons refuse
to follow the direction of an officer to disperse, they are also subject to penalty.
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Additionally, you will note that our current ordinance already places a duty on the party host
to control the gathering, at least to the extent that they must take legal steps to control
negative behavior and/or cooperate with officers to be exonerated.
City staff recommends adoption of these proposed revisions to the current "Keeping Disorderly
House" ordinance as they meet the City Council's goals of explicitly authorizing police
involvement before the disturbance is out of control, as well as explicitly granting authority
to restore order after a citation has been issued. Of course, other tools are still available to
police officers, such as citing individuals for isolated criminal acts, and "negotiating" with
party hosts prior to issuing citations and/or ordering dispersal.
City staff instrumental in the development of this ordinance will be available to discuss this
proposal at your September 21 work session.. If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me.
CC:
Marjan Karr, City Clerk
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney
R.J. Winkelhake, Iowa City Police Chief
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DRAFT
Prepd by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Attorney, 410E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240;319-356-5030
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 8-5-5, ENTITLED "KEEPING DISORDERLY HOUSE," TO PROVIDE
FOR POLICE INITIATED COMPLAINTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR POLICE AUTHORITY TO
RESTORE ORDER AND DISPERSE PERSONS FROM VIOLATING PREMISES
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Iowa City City Council to address and discourage criminal behavior
and negative externalities associated with uncontrolled social gatherings and parties; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Iowa City City Council to hold persons sponsoring and/or hosting
social gatherings and parties accountable and responsible for behaviors and negative externalities
associated with such gatherings and parties; and
WHEREAS, strengthening regulations to provide for police initiated complaints and police authority
to restore order will address negative impacts associated with such gatherings and parties; and
WHEREAS, strengthening regulations on uncontrolled social gatherings and parties is in the best
interests of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa for the reasons stated
above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Title 8, Chapter 5, entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses" of the City Code be
hereby amended by deleting Section 5, entitled "Keeping Disorderly House" and adding a new Title 8,
Chapter 8, Section 5, entitled "Keeping Disorderly House", as follows:
Section 8-5-5: Keeping Disorderly House
A. Keeping Disorderly House. No person shall permit or suffer to continue, without taking legal
steps to prevent the same, any quarreling, fighting, disorderly conduct, or any other conduct or
condition that threatens injury to persons or damage to property, or loud, raucous, disagreeable
noises to the disturbance of the neighborhood, or to the disturbance of the general public, upon any
premises owned by the person or in the person's possession. For the purposes of this section, "to
the disturbance of' the general public" includes the disturbance of persons beyond the subject
premises and/or to the disturbance of persons upon public places, including peace officers.
B. Authority to Restore Order and Disperse; Failure to Disperse. Upon issuance of a citation for a
violation of this section, any peace officer of the City of Iowa City shall have authority to restore
order upon the subject premises, up to and including ordering the dispersal of person(s) from the
subject premises. Any person who fails or refuses to obey and abide by such an order shall be
guilty of a violation of this section.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole
or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this day of , 1998.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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CORALVILLE
September 17, 1998
Dear Mayor:
On behalf of the Iowa League of Cities, the city of Cora/vi//e invites you to attend
our annual City Hall Day. The event is designed to give city officials and
candidates the opportunity to visit about issues of vital importance to cities. The
event will take place Wednesday, October f4, at 7:00 P.M. at Coralville City
Hall, 1512 7~ Street.
Fostering cooperation and understanding between state and local officials is
essential to good governance. It is our goal to build upon the momentum begun
in 1997, and have representatives from each city in the League participate in
City Hall Day. Because this is entirely a grassroots effort, we are asking you to
play an active role by attending. As a city official, you are the most critical
component to the League's success on the hill. Your ability to deliver the city
perspective to state lawmakers is one of the most effective means we have to
ensure that our cities remain competitive and viable. Our strength is in our
numbers, and City Hall Day serves as a forum to demonstrate that strength.
The enclosed information contains some of the priority issues that will be
discussed during the meeting and talking points on some of those key issues that
will likely be raised during the 1999 session. City Hall Day should serve as the
kickoff to a year-long advocacy effort. P/ease contact me by October 7, 1998 at
(319)351-1266 as to your availability. Please share this invitation with your
Council.
On behalf of the city of Coralville, thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Kelly J~ ~
City Administrator
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Encl.
CITY ADMINISTRATION
1512 7th Street ' P.O. Box 5127
Coralville, Iowa 52241-0127
319-351-1266 · Fax 319-351-5915
1999
Legislative
Priorities
Into the Next Millennium: Sustaining Iowa's Cities
Much has been written about the year 2000 "problem": computer chips may fail to recognize the
year 2000, resulting in mechanical failure of everything from pacemakers to elevators. As
technicians rush to enable us to operate glitch-free in the 21st century, the computer chip
problem is just the be~nning of adapting to a changing environment.
Adapting to a changing environment means meeting the needs of something more fundamental
than technology. It means providing a climate that is attractive to citizens. Much lip-service has
been ~ven to the "brain drain" in Iowa. Young people obtain their education. then flee the state
for more attractive opportunities. Some policy makers believe the root of this exodus is that
taxes in Iowa are not low enough, making Iowa unaffordable for the young. This theory fails to
resonate the facts. Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Madison, Wisconsin, have higher city taxes
than the Iowa norm. yet they are experiencing a vibrancy attributable to young professionals who
have chosen the areas as home. The key to retaining the best and brightest is ensuring economic
opportunity.
Cities, 949 strong in Iowa, are the engines of economic development for both rural and urban
areas. The state determines, through policy-setting, whether Iowa's cities will remain viable into
the 21st century, or whether cities and the state will continue to face a mass migration of citizens.
Each of the Iowa League of Cities' le~slative priorities for the 1999 legislative session enables
cities to provide an environment of opportunity. On the financial side, all tax issues addressed in
this document revolve around the necessity of restoring an equitable, stable revenue base that
allows cities the ability to provide necessary services for citizens. Many priorities address the
escalating expenses that must be funded by local government, the tightening restraints on city
budgets, and mandates that pull financial resources away from economic development needs of
communities. Along with preserving cities financially, some forethought must be given to
providing cities with the ability to expand in a way that is beneficial for all citizens.
To sustain Iowa's cities into the next millennium, cities must cooperate with each other and the
state to develop the tools that will provide economic opportunity for the long term.
1999 Legislative Priorities
Pursue !e~slation to simplify Iowa's property tax system to provide equitable treatment to all
classes of property owners and create a predictable, stable tax base that is protected from
erosion beyond local control.
· Protect city authority to utilize tax increment financing.
· Pursue le~slation requiring a more rigorous study of unfunded mandates before they may be
enacted.
· Pursue le~slation to strengthen city authority for land use planning and development.
· Pursue legislation that protects the interests of cities and municipal utilities in an era of
deregulation of the electric utility industry.
· Oppose passage of the Stanley amendments to the Iowa Constitution.
· Pursue le~slation returning revenue generated from the real estate transfer tmx to the city in
which it is generated.
· Ensure any proposed legislation that changes the methodology of taxing telecommunications
utilities does not erode local tax bases.
1999
Fact Sheets
Stabilize the Revenue Base
Objective:
Pursue !e~slation to simplify Iowa's property tax system to provide
equitable treatment to all classes of property owners and create a predictable,
stable tax base that is protected from erosion beyond local control.
A recent fiscal report on cities' financial health was released by the National League of Cities.
In spite of an era of strong economic ~owth, cities have not been the beneficiaries of this growth
to the same degree that federal and state governments have. The explanation for this is cities rely
upon the property, tax as a primary source of revenue. The property tax is less responsive to
economic ~owth factors, whereas such taxes as sales and income are driven by ~owth.
Further adding to this disparity in Iowa is the artificial suppression of residential taxable values
due to a state law that requires the coupling of residential taxable values to agricultural taxable
values. In other words, residential taxable growth may not outpace agricultural taxable growth.
As a result of coupling, the percentage of the assessed value of a home that is subject to property
taxation is only 54.9 percent and this percentage continues to drop annually. The coupling of
residential and agricultural taxable values adversely impacts both non-growing and growing
cities. For non-gowing cities, as the assessed value of a home subject to taxation continues to
plummet, these communities are bringing in fewer dollars to pay for city services each year. In
growing cities, they are able to secure more revenue from one year to the next, but it is an
inadequate amount to cover the additional costs of community ~owth and increasing
expectations of service levels. Because commercial property is taxed at nearly 100 percent of
assessed value, commercial property owners subsidize residential property owners to cover the
cost of services.
The solution is to distribute the tax burden more equitably among users of services to ensure
cities can afford~to provide essential services. Uncouple residential taxable values from
agricultural taxable values. Retaining the 4 percent growth limitation on residential taxable
values protects homeowners from experiencing sharp tax increases while providing the funds to
provide services.
The proliferation of property exempt from property taxation further erodes cities' tax base. It
forces other taxpayers to subsidize those who do not pay property taxes. Determination of tax-
exempt status should be based on a narrow definition within the law requiring an entity to
perform a specific amount of charitable work and demonstrate financial need. In addition, more
authority should be delegated to local government to determine those entities that merit tax-
exempt status within the community. City councils are in the best position to weigh the benefits
of an organization to the community against a waning revenue base.
One of the goals of the interim legislative tax committee is to simplify Iowa's property tax
system. One method to attain this goal is to review the numerous property tax credits and
exemptions in place and determine if they are worth maintaining. If there is benefit to keeping
the credits and exemptions, the state should provide an income tax credit or exemption rather
than tying it to property tax. This would ensure that all beneficiaries of credits or exemptions
receive it rather than just those who own property. In addition, local governments would not be
forced to subsidize underfunded credits and exemptions, leading to a healthier revenue base for
cities. These solutions provide for more equity and stability within the property tax system and
relieve the current shifting of tax burden. Ensuring that cities have a stable revenue base will
help them serve the citizens into the 21st century.
Preserve Tax Increment Financing
Objective: Protect city. authority to utilize tax increment financing.
Tax increment financing is one of the most important tools available to cities to encourage
economic investment. It allows cities to provide development incentives to spur economic
activity in an area where it is ~eatly needed. For instance, some communities apply TIF to
revitalize downtown business development while other cities use TIF for housing development.
One of its most appealing facets is its adaptability to every community. Because cities can direct
revenue above the base amount, known as the increment, to a way that makes the most fiscal
sense for the project. cities have the flexibility to make the most of the funds generated by TIF
projects. Some use the increment to pay off project debt. while others provide additional
incentives to make projects feasible.
TIF is also a mechanism that benefits both small and large communities. In small communities
TIF makes projects more affordable for the developer. In large communities TIF projects help
them be economically competitive with other states. Taxing jurisdictions other than the city
receive the same amount of tax revenue received prior to the property development. After the
expiration of the project, those jurisdictions, as well as the city, reap the benefits of additional
revenue due to the TIF project' s increased property value.
Changes made a few years ago to the tax increment financing law, chapter 403, have improved
TIF practices. An appropriate balance between protecting the other taxing jurisdictions and
maintaining TIF effectiveness now exists. TIF districts established under the categofization of
economic development are limited to a 20-year duration. This ensures other taxing jurisdictions
capture the revenue from the increment as well as the base value of the property after 20 years.
The law also shed public light on TIF projects by requiting public hearings and notification to
the other taxing jurisdictions when TIF projects are proposed. The change to allow housing TIFs
on any value of residence as long as a percentage of the proceeds are earmarked for low and
moderate income (LMI) housing spurred investment in LMI housing.
Maintaining this tool in its current form is essential to encoura~ng investment in Iowa's cities.
Restrictions will dilute the positive impact of TIF and ultimately hurt all taxing jurisdictions if
this investment does not occur.
Preserve Home Rule Authority
Objective: Pursue le~slation requiring a more rigorous study of unfunded mandates
before they may be enacted.
Inte~al to the practice of constitutionally-~ranted Home Rule authority is the ability of cities to
determine what services and service levels best fit the needs of the community.. Without this
autonomy, Home Rule is merely theory. One of the largest assaults to Home Rule occurs when
the federal or state government pre-empts local decision-making and enacts le~slation requiring
local government to enact policies that increase costs to the local government. As cities strive to
hold the line on taxes, they must have the ability to rei~ in costly services. Enacting unfunded
mandates that apply statewide increases taxes, regardless of the necessity and appropriateness of
the policy to a particular community.
The initiation of a mandate may be a well-intentioned response to a perceived problem. For
example. the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act provides that water systems be tested for several
contaminants, regardless of whether a particular contaminant exists in various reg-ions of the
country. The law also stipulates that an additional number of contaminants will be added to the
list of those tested every year, regardless of whether evidence exists to support the existence of
the contaminant. While no one quarrels with the importance of maintaining a safe water system,
the policy enacted fails to take into account the cost burden that the act places on local
government. The blanket policy was enacted without consideration for re~onal differences
which could reduce testing, and thus reduce cost.
Closer to home. the Iowa legislature enacted several mandates ultimately funded at the local
level. Two years ago, the rates that newspapers charge local governments to publish public
notices were increased. State law mandates that certain public actions must be published in the
newspaper, so cities have no choice but to meet the publishing requirements at increased cost.
The newspaper association ar~ed that these rates had not been increased in several years and
newspapers should be able to recoup more of their printing costs. The le~slature concurred,
failing to take into account the financial burden this places on tight city budgets to cover the
additional expenses.
Another type of unfunded mandate involves funding the difference for existing proyams not
fully funded by the state. For example, when the state enacts property tax credits and
exemptions. local governments must honor the credits or exemptions regardless of whether or not
the state reimburses them for the difference.
The solution to this problem is to provide a more thorough review of the impact of proposed
mandates. Often, there are unintended costs that result from a policy that was not considered
when the issues were debated. Local governments should have the ability to petition the fiscal
bureau for a fiscal note when legislation will result in additional costs for local government. If
the fiscal bureau determines that additional costs will result from the legislation. a public heating
should be held to consider the impact of the legislation and whether the desired goal outweighs
the additional cost. Providing more openness in the deliberations of government provides for
more effective policy-making as consideration is given to balance the merit of the policy
compared to costs. Having to fund mandates puts more of the city budget on automatic pilot,
reducing discretionary revenue that could be better used to bring jobs to the community.
Promote Orderly Growth and Development
Objective: Pursue legislation to stren~hen city authority for land use planning and
development.
The dictionary defines "sprawl" as haphazard ~owth or extension outward on the outskirts of a
city. The League, in ag~reement with lawmakers, believes efforts should be made to contain
sprawl and encourage orderly development, making efficient use of the land. There is
disa~eement over the best method to achieve this goal. Restricting city annexation authority
will encourage sprawl because cities will be unable to provide for orde~y development through
imposition of adequate subdivision standards and application of appropriate zoning ordinances to
ensure logical use of land. Current law balances the needs of the community and the needs of
individual property owners in the unincorporated area through the statewide City Development
Board. The City Development Board receives comment from all parties and either affirms or
rejects the involuntary annexation based upon the prudence of the action. In those cases where
the City Development Board has determined the annexation is inappropriate. it has not hesitated
to reject the action. Restricting annexation authority, making it virtually impossible for cities to
involuntarily annex, unfairly favors the wishes of a few without taking into account the needs of
the city to ~ow.
To prevent sprawl, the state in coordination with cities and counties, should encourage
comprehensive planning. Both cities and counties should have plans in place to determine land
use, transportation, open space and recreation, housing, public facilities and services to provide.
A comprehensive plan should prevent urban sprawl and promote orderly development.
Encourage cities and counties to work together to preserve prime farmland. rather than compete
for existing territory in anticipation of annexation by another community. This cooperative
effort would benefit Iowa. The League also supports an examination of state policies
encoura~ng sprawl, such as county use of TIF and tax abatement and the influx of rural water to
unincorporated areas.
The League supports the establishment of local urban service areas (USAs) that designate
unincorporated areas that a city intends to annex. Urban Service Areas would include a time
frame for annexation and delivery of services to the area. This would alleviate concerns over
cities providing services in a timely manner, but would still allow cities the flexibility to
establish an appropriate time frame for the particular situation.
Controlling outward expansion means providing cities with the ability to develop inward. A key
component of inward development is the feasibility of developing brownfields areas. A
brown field is a site, or portion thereof, that has actual or perceived contamination and an active
potential for redevelopment or reuse. If cities can provide more incentives for brownfield
development, sprawl may be curtailed.
Finally, eminent domain authority is also a vital tool in serving the economic development
interests of the community. By law, cities are required to pay fair market value for condemned
property. Removing eminent domain authority eliminates the protection of the city taxpayers
because if cities cannot condemn property and purchase it at a reasonable price, taxpayers will
pay exorbitant prices for the property. Often, eminent domain authority is exercised to allow for
industrial development for the community, which translates into jobs for the community.
As Iowa's population continues to migrate toward cities, maintaining cities' ability to gow is
essential to serving Iowa's economic needs. Providing for controlled ~owth should work to the
benefit of all citizens.
4
Protect Deregulation Interests
Objective: Pursue legislation that protects the interests of cities and municipal.utilities
in an era of deregulation of the electric utility industry.
Over the past two years, as many as 17 states have enacted or taken some steps toward electrical
deregulation. With the passage of Senate File 24 16, Iowa has taken its first step. The bill
replaced the statewide, centrally-assessed, property taxation system for electric and gas utilities
with a generation. transmission, and delivery tax. This first step is important because it
maintains the ability of entities relying on property tax to continue to collect taxes from all
competitors regardless of their nexus. It also allows Iowa-based energy companies to remain on
a competitive playing field by having their energy and all energy sold by competitors within Iowa
subject to taxation, thus protecting Iowa-based jobs.
It is imperative that in this increasing environment of deregulation, cities preserve the ability to
remain competitive and viable. The League will support deregulation legislation contingent upon
these factors:
1)
Cities axe able to maintain franchises on electric and gas industries, including the ability
to charge franchise fees for the use of public right of way. Because companies whose
facilities are used in deregulated industry can charge back a fee for the use of their
facilities, the cost associated with franchise fees does not create an impediment to a
competitive market for existing or new power brokers.
2)
Any deregulation legislation should allow any goup of customers the opportunity to
aggregate. As an aggegator, or part of an aggegation, a city would be able to combine
the electric loads of various users to regulate the purchase of reliable energy at the lowest
rate.
3)
Deregulation should not impede the existing authority of municipal utilities or place
them at a disadvantage.
If these criteria are included as a component of proposed legislation, the League will not oppose
deregulation le~slation. However, the League recognizes that it is important to closely examine
what long-term effects deregulation will have on Iowa and proceed with caution.
Stop the Stanley Amendments
Objective: Oppose passage of the Stanley amendments to the Iowa Constitution.
The 1998 Iowa General Assembly approved two amendments to the Iowa Constitution. The first
amendment requires state govemment to spend only 99 percent of the revenue received annually.
The second amendment requires a three-fifths super majority vote to increase the state sales and
use tax or income tax. A three-fifths super majority vote is also required to enact a new tax.
Proponents of the le~slation believe local government should not oppose the amendments
because they are not affected; only state government faces these restrictions. In reality, cities are
a political subdivision of the state and when the state restricts its ability to generate revenue but
does not restrict its ability to enact services that must be provided by government, the cost of
providing those services will be borne by local government. Even with our current $400 million
budget surplus, the state fails to fully fund such programs as the military tax exemption and
chapter 411 pension benefits. It caps its level of contribution. but requires cities to meet the
difference when benefit levels are increased. Under a scenario of tighter budget restraints, this
failure to adequately reimburse local government will increase.
Applying the super majority vote requirement dilutes the democratic concept of majority rule by
allowing the minority to manipulate the system. There is no other issue that requires this type of
hurdle for enactment and taxes should not be considered more important than any other issue
acted on by state government.
Passage of these amendments will result in a tax shift to property taxes rather than tax reduction.
Until more attention is ~ven to costly services that government is required to deliver, tax
reduction will not be the net result.
6
Return the Real Estate Transfer Tax
Objective: Pursue le~slation returning revenue generated from the real estate transfer
tax to the city in which it is generated.
The real estate transfer tax is assessed on vimally all conveyances of land and property. The
amount of the assessment is $.80 for each $500 of value. The proceeds go to the Iowa
Department of Revenue and Finance. From there, 17.25 percent of the total funds generated by
the real estate transfer tax are redistributed to counties to alleviate administrative expenses
incurred to process the tax. Five percent of the remaining funds generated are distributed to the
Iowa Finance Authority to fund low income housing needs around the state. The remainder of
the revenue goes to the state general fund. with no restrictions on how the funds are used. In
1997, over $8 million dollars was generated through the tax. In just 10 years, the revenue
generated has quadrupled.
In 1996, the League attempted to remm the real estate transfer tax proceeds back to the cities in
which it was generated, earmarking the revenue for local housing needs. The legislature rejected
this initiative. The League recommends pursuing the return of the funds to the city in which it is
generated to provide meaningful funding in the battle to alleviate the housing shortage in Iowa.
Particularly with a state budget surplus in excess of $400 million, the $8 million generated by the
tax could be put to much ~eater use than sitting in the state coffers. The money is generated at
the local level and should remain there to aid the community in which it is generated.
7
Preserve Telecommunications Tax Equity
Objective: Ensure any proposed le~slation that changes the methodology of taxing
telecommunications utilities does not erode local tax bases.
As our nation's economy evolves to an information economy based on new technologies,
existing tax systems may need modification. Much discussion has occurred over the past several
months suggesting that Iowa' s current approach toward property taxation of telephone,
telecommunication, and cable television services may need to be replaced with an alternate
system. These services represent the seg'ment of the economy that will experience the largest
amount of ~owth in this changing economy.
Telephone companies are a significant portion of the existing tax base. In 1997, long distance,
local exchange, and cable television companies accounted for over $2 billion in assessed
valuation generating nearly $70 million in local property taxes. The system of taxation for such
companies is very complicated with various exceptions for different types of companies.
Generally a value for each company is computed based on stock, debt, income. and cost followed
by a determination of the portion of the company value considered to be Iowa' s share. That value
is then allocated among Iowa property. taxing entities based on the proportion of telephone line
miles.
Alternatives to this system, called central assessment. include local assessment, a gross receipts
tax, a modified sales tax, and franchise fees. There are also modifications that could be made by
increasing standardization of assessment among differing types of companies and by expanding
or condensing the factors used in establishing value.
Iowa' s system of taxation requires cities to rely on property taxes for funding of most basic
services. Equity and sound public policy dictate that the tax burden be distributed fairly among
taxpayers. Allowing any class of taxpayer special consideration increases the burden on the
remaining classes. As alternative tax proposals for the telecommunication industry are
considered, it is imperative that any modification: I) does not erode the local tax base and 2)
require taxpayers to bear an equitable share of the burden of providing local government
services. Any alternative that does not meet that test will hinder the ability of cities to provide
adequate services as we face the next century.
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Talkin~ Points: Priority City Issues
Land Use -- Annexation and Condemnation
Economic development is the key to Iowa's future. This is the catch phrase espoused at all levels of
government. Cities are the engines that drive economic development in both urban and rural areas.
Never has there been a time when it was more important to recognize the vital role that cities play in
determining Iowa' s economic future. Ironically, there is a movement underway that will hinder and
potentially undermine city economic development efforts by diluting the very tools that spur
development. Involuntary annexation, condemnation and Tax Increment Financing have come under
siege as examples of city abuse of authority. Little attention has been given to the balance that
already exists in current law, holding cities accountable to the City Development Board. The law
ensures the needs of all affected citizens are considered before action takes place. The reality is
without these tools Iowa will find itself losing business to states that recognize the importance of
providing a means of accommodating future ~owth.
Involuntary annexation
· Le~slation introduced in the 1998 session would have required a majority vote of both those in
the incorporated area and those in the area to be annexed. This would have eliminated
involuntary annexation because of the improbability that those who already do not want to be
annexed would not vote to be annexed.
· To achieve orderly, efficient gowth and development, this tool must be available to cities as
a means of controlling sprawl.
· Development on the fringes will only increase if cities are unable to annex such areas and
establish suitable infrastructure standards for development.
Condemnation
· There will be an effort in the 1999 le~slative session to eliminate the authority of cities to
exercise condemnation of agricultural land for economic development purposes.
* Opponents of condemnation claim cities are robbing property owners of their land. The reality is
property owners are paid the fair market value on the land and removing this safety mechanism
would result in exponential increases in the asking price. Portrayed as a property rights issue, the
condemnation issue is often a disagreement over the price of the land rather than a change in
ownership of the land.
· Preserving farm land is often used as an argument against the practice of annexation and
condemnation; the reality is owners of farm land still want to maintain the ability to sell the
land for development if they so desire.
· Condemnation may lead to the establishment of industry on the property, translating into jobs.
Providing jobs serves the public interest of the whole community.
Tax Increment Financing
· Opponents of TIF claim it contn'butes to urban sprawl and gives away the tax base. The reality is
TIF may actually keep the heart of a city vibrant, removing incentive to build on fringe areas.
· Because of the increased value that TIF ultimately brings to the development, all taxing
jurisdictions benefit in the long ran.
The League supports comprehensive planning for cities and counties utilizing Urban Service Areas
(USA). A USA is that area the city intends to develop and establishes guidelines for that development
and a plan for providing services in a timely manner.
Electric Deregulation
Deregulation means open competition among generators to sell power to end users directly. What this
basically means is that the transmission system of power lines and the other aspects of the energy grid
will continue to be owned by public and private interest. However, those interests will no longer have
a monopoly over a particular customer service area. Much of this activity by states to deregulate is a
result of threatened federal action which in turn is based upon efforts by residents and businesses in
high cost electrical states to force competition and, therefore, hopefully force the price of electricity,
down in those areas. The wave of deregulation of various industries has begun to effect the electric
generation and transmission industry. as well. Over the past two years, as many as 17 states have
enacted or have taken some steps toward the enactment of legislation that would deregulate the
electrical industry within their state. Because Iowa is a low-rate state under re~lation, there is some
concern that dere~lation may result in increased rates for Iowa consumers.
The League will support deregulation le~slation if the following components are included:
1. City ability to maintain franchises on electric and gas industries must be maintained which
includes the ability to charge franchise fees for the use of public right of way.
Areument supvorting Leaeue position for issue #I :
Since companies whose facilities are used in deregulated industry can charge back a fee for the use of
their facilities, the cost associated with franchise fees does not create an impediment to a competitive
market for existing new power brokers.
Ar.eument against League position for issue #1:
Iowa utilities will be at a competitive disadvantage if subjected to franchise fees.
2. Any deregulation legislation must allow cities to aggregate their energy loads in an effort to
secure the most reliable energy at the lowest rate.
Ar.~ttrnent suoportine LeaIlue position for issue #2:
Aggregation, in this context, is defined as the ability of a city or number of cities to combine their
electrical usage into a larger pool which is offered on the free market in an effort to get a reduced rate
on their ener~. ff competition does occur, it will be an opportunity for many cities, who otherwise
would not have enough critical energy mass to interest the open market, to have an opportunity to
significantly reduce their ener~ cost.
3. Municipal utilities should not be placed at a disadvantage when competing with investor-
owned utilities.
At~ument supportine League position for issue #3:
Again, the ability of municipal utilities to continue to serve as an aggregator for their loads will
remain a critical component in the ability of municipal utilities to compete in a deregulated
environment.
Argument a.~ainst League position for issue #3:
Allowing municipal utilities to aggregate makes their expenses even cheaper, thus giving them an
unfair advantage. Municipal utilities already incur less expense in the building of facilities in
comparison to investor-owned utilities because the bonds are tax-exempt.
Residential Rollback
Concern: Current law, prohibiting taxable value of residential and agricultural property from
growing faster than the other has resulted in a precipitous decline in the peruenrage of residential
assessed value that is taxable. Local governments can only assess taxes on 54.9 percent of the
assessed value of a home. This percentage will continue to fall under coupling. Both growing
and non-growing cities are hurt by the continual drop in revenue. For growing cities, they may
be bringing in additional revenue due to new construction or increased valuations, but the
rollback prohibits them from providing the funding for increased service demands that
accompany growth. In non-growing cities, they realize less revenue from year to year, but not a
corresponding reduction in needed services. Over 300 of Iowa:s cities fit into this category.
Recommendation: Uncouple residential taxable values from agricultural taxable values.
Uncoupling would have the effect of slowing decreases in the rollback. The percentages would
still most likely decline, but not as rapidly, providing some relief for local government. The
League advocates retaining the 4 percent statewide growth limitation on taxable values to ensure
a safety net exists to protect citizens from steep tax increases. The balance in tax burden
between residential and commercial property would be more equally distributed if residential
property was taxed at a level more appropriate for the local government services it requires.
Finally, there is no lo~cal link between the residential and agricultural classes of property, so
there is no reason to link them with tax valuation.
Tax-Exempt Property
Concern: The proliferation in tax-exempt property prevents local government from capturing
the revenue necessary to provide needed services and forces property tax payers to subsidize
services for tax-exempt property owners. The escalation in m-exempt property creates an
uneven playing field to other property subject to taxation that provides the same services of the
tax-exempt property. Statewide, there is over $4.9 billion in m-exempt property. Just from
1996 to 1997, there was an increase in value of tax-exempt property of nearly $215 million.
Recommendation: Recognizing the necessity of certain groups retaining m-exempt status to
ensure their viability, the League recommends maintaining this status for places of worship. The
League also supports the retention of tax-exempt status for schools and government. These 3
entities would also be exempt from a public safety service fee. Other entities that qualify under
the Internal Revenue Code as non profit would be able to apply to the Iowa Department of
Revenue and Finance for tax-exempt status. In addition, properties would be eli~ble to apply for
tax-exempt status to the Department of Revenue and Finance if the following criteria are met:
the property is held or used for a purpose other than pecuniary profit; the service provided with
the property is not duplicated by property that is subject to taxation; the local governing body
passes a resolution consenting to the designation as tax exempt. With tax-exempt status, these
groups could be required by the local governing body to pay a public safety service fee up to 30
percent of the municipality' s general fund levy. The 30 percent figure represents an average of
the amount of the general fund levy allocated to fire and police protection. This solution
provides a balance between the needs of the tax-exempt property to remain economically viable
and the needs of the community and taxpayers who should not bear the full amount of service
burden for those entities.
Jdmsml Cmmty
]IOWAm~
Joe Bolkcom, Chairperson
Charlie Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Jonathan Jordahl
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CITY
September 17, 1998
Emie Lehman
Mayor
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Lehman:
During the formal meeting of the Board of Supervisors on September 17, 1998, the Board
appointed two representatives of the Board to serve on the Johnson County S.E.A.T.S Para-
Transit Advisory Committee. I have enclosed for your reference the updated list of names
and addresses of those appointed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
Si rely,
. olkcom
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Enclosure
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: 019) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 354-4213
JOHNSON COUNTY S.E.A.T.S PARA-TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TERM TERM
BEGINS EXPIRES
Robert Simpson July 1 June 30
400 South Dubuque Street,//1428 1998 1999
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 338-3252
Lynne Stamus July 1 June 30
23 18 Russell Drive 1998 1999
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 354-1390
Marilyn Belman July 1 June 30
922 East Jefferson 1998 2000
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Res: 338-3946
Keith Ruff July 1 June 30
601 South Gilbert Street,//611 1998 2000
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 354-3912
Sally Stutsman
Board of Supervisors Representative
P.O. Box 1350
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Bus: 356-6000
Charles Duffy
Board of Supervisors Representative
P.O. Box 1350
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
Bus: 356-6000
Dee Norton
City of Iowa City Representative
920 Ginmr Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 338-4577
Mike O'Donnell
City of Iowa City Representative
901 Park Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Res: 354-8071
July 1 June 30
1998 2000
July 1 June 30
1998 2000
July 1 June 30
1998 2000
July 1 June 30
1998 2000
JOHNSON COUNTY S.E.A.T.S PARA-TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TERM TERM
BEGINS EXPIRES
EX-OFFICIO
Jim Gaffey July 1 June 30
45 15 Melrose Avenue 1998 2000
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Bus: 356-6034
William Gorman July I June 30
1674 Polk Avenue NE 1998 2000
Solon, Iowa 52333
Res: 644-2140
Jean Mann July 1 June 30
28 South Linn 1998 2000
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Bus: 356-5217
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 18, 1998
To: City Council
From: Stephen Arkins, City Manager
Re: Solid Waste Ordinance Changes - Landfill Fees
The Landfill Master Plan outlines the operation of the Landfill for an estimated 30+ years. Based
on that plan, we have recommended changes to various fees for solid waste disposal:
· Decrease the tipping fee for solid waste from Iowa City premises subject to a property tax
and City-owned property from $48.50 to $38.50 per ton.
· All other solid waste is changed from $53.50 to $43.50 per ton.
· The charge for untreated wood waste and yard waste is decreased from $30 to $24 per ton.
· The minimum fee for solid waste from Iowa City premises subject to a property tax and City-
owned property is decreased from $4 to $3 and all other solid waste minimum fees
decreased from $4.25 to $3.25.
In addition we would propose a fee for asbestos containing material (ACM) because of their
special qualities and also the weight of the material. There is a distinction between non-friable
and friable ACM. Friable asbestos containing material has the crumbly, light-weight pipe
insulation type material and is usually hauled in sealed plastic bags which take up a large
volume but weigh very little. A non-friable ACM also requires more recordkeeping and special
handling than our other "special wastes".
The fees to be charged for non-friable asbestos containing material are proposed to be $100
per ton from Iowa City premises subject to a property tax and City-owned property, and $105
per ton from all other locations. The charge for friable asbestos containing material is
recommended to be $100 per cubic yard from Iowa City premises subject to a property tax and
City-owned property, and $105 for all other locations. A new fee for contaminated soil of $15 per
ton with a minimum fee for contaminated soil of $150 is also proposed.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 14, 1998
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Dollar Value - Local Contracts
I thought you might be interested in the major construction/consultant contracts we have
initiated with area businesses.
1997
Melrose Avenue Reconstruction, Phase II
Wylde Green Sanitary Sewer Replacement
South Sycamore Regional Storm Water
Melrose Avenue Reconstruction, Phase II
Park Road Storm Sewer Project
1997 Asphalt Resurfacing Project
WooIf Avenue Reconstruction
RAW Water Main, Phase I, Water Facilities
First Avenue Project, Bradford to Muscatine
East-West Artedal Phase llmprovements
Iowa River Corridor Trail -
Burlington St. to Napoleon Park
Willow Street Reconstruction
Wylde Green Sanitary Sewer Project
Southgate Avenue & Stevens Dr. Storm Sewer
Civic Center Front Entrance Renovation
Burlington Street/Governor Street Signalization
Foster Road Relocation Improvements
River Street Reconstruction Project
NNW, Inc.
McClure Engineering
MMS Consultants
Metro Pavers
Bockenstedt Excavating
L.L. Pelling Co.,
NNW, Inc.
Maxwell Construction
Streb Construction
Shoemaker & Haaland
Shive-Hattery
Metro Pavers
Maxwell Construction
Yordi Excavating
MBA Concrete
Advanced Electrical
HR Green
NNW, Inc.
1998 to Date
WooIf Avenue Bridge Reconstruction Project
Captain Irish Parkway Phase I Improvements
Water Main - Peninsula Property Project
Napoleon Park Entrance & Parking Lot
Water Facility Site Development - Phase I
Water Facility Site Development - Phase I
Civic Center Third Floor & 2nd Floor Expansion
Willow Creek Interceptor Sewer Project
Southgate Ave. & Waterfront Drive
Court Street Extended, Phase I
Iowa River Corridor Trail -
Burlington St. to Napoleon Park
Civic Center Third Floor & Police 2nd Floor
North Riverside Dr./Arts Campus
NNW, Inc.
Metro Pavers
Maxwell Construction
Streb Construction
Maxwell Construction
H R Green
Rohrbach Carlson, PC
MMS Consultants, Inc.
Metro Pavers
Streb Construction
Shive-Hattery
WPP, PC
NNW, Inc.
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$56,200.00
$91,500.00
$86,500-104,250
$912,659.60
$63,196.00
$731,711.70
$35,700.00
$750,765.00
$1,149,808.82
$190,000.00
$197,000.00
$388,163.50
$477,785.00
$171,850.93
$ 68,533.00
$ 50,753.00
$ 95,000.00
$119.200.00
$5,636,327.00
$ 57,300
$2,357,399.75
$231,207.10
$337,892.75
$3,961,690.03
$146,540.00
$ 37,000.00
$ 71,500.00
$627,286.80
$568,001.60
$121,000-145,000
$ 94,900.00
$ 96.600,00
$8,708,318.00
$14,344,645.00
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 16, 1998
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Clean-up Escrow
You may recall the City Council eliminated the street clean-up escrow earlier this year. You
asked that we check whether the enforcement/compliance for street cleaning showed any
noticeable difference. Our quick review indicates that there was no noticeable change in
the frequency of complaints or the response by contractors and others.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
September 11, 1998
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit
Reference: Motor Ioway
Monday, October 5, 1998 Motor Ioway will be staying overnight in Iowa City. Motor
Ioway is a vintage motor tour for vehicles manufactured prior to 1975. There will be over
190 vehicles and 400 participants in this years event.
Part of the overnight stay includes "shine time." This is a three hour period where the
vehicles are on public display. Shine time attracts many local residents to see the
evolution of motor vehicles.
In a joint venture to entertain the participants and make the event accessible and enjoyable
to the public The University of Iowa and the City of Iowa City have agreed to close
Clinton Street from Jefferson to Washington and extend the operational hours the Old
Capitol and McBride Museum of Natural History. Several University groups will perform
during the event. Clinton Street will be closed from 3 PM until 8 PM. The 100 block of
Iowa Avenue will also be closed to prevent motorist from becoming trapped and to
provide overflow space.
Community volunteers will act as greeters and provide event information to the public.
Many local restaurants have already offered discounts to Motor Ioway participants.
Cc Wendy Ford, Iowa City Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
iowa City Fire Department
Serving With Pride & Professionalism
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5260
DATE:
September I 1, 1998
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Stephen J. Atkins, City Mana,~r
Andy Rocca, Fire Chief
Hazardous Materials Response Funding
Recent discussions of the Emergency Management Commission have lead to the conclusion that
consideration must be given to replacing the current hazardous materials response vehicle
(HazMat 1 ). HazMat 1 is a 1987 general delivery truck. It was not designed to transport
personnel, heavy equipment, respond to emergencies, and does not meet many National Fire
Protection Association apparatus standards. A replacement vehicle would cost approximately
$200,000.
Currently, the City of Iowa City contributes $0.25 per capita ($15,037) to fund the Johnson
County HazMat Response Team (JCHMRT). This per capita fee is much less than other cities
are currently charged. For example, other per capita charges across the state include: Ottumwa
regional team - $0.85; Burlington - $1.00; Sioux City regional - $1 .O0 first year, $0.75 each
year thereafter; Waterloo regional - $1.05 first year, $0.45 second year, and $0.55 third year.
At the last Emergency Management Commission meeting, it was decided that each member
propose to their local city council an increase in the per capita fee, from $0.25 to $0.75,
effective in fiscal year 2000. The City of Iowa City's contribution would increase to $45,111.
An example follows:
Per capita fee of $0.75 x 100,000 = $ 75,000
Annual JCHMRT operating costs = $ 15,000
Vehicle fund total/year = $ 60,000
Vehicle fund total in 3.33 years = $200,000
I am recommending that the City Council raise the per capita fee to $0.75 in fiscal year 2000.
This will allow members of the JCHMRT to begin planning for replacement of the current
response vehicle. This information is being provided for discussion as we approach the FY2OO0
budget process. Under the best of circumstances, vehicle replacement is still at least two years
away.
I appreciate your consideration of this issue.
cc: City Council
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
September 17, 1998
Department and Division Head~p)
Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorne
Attorney Assignments
I have made some changes in the assignments of major departments/subject matters to the
various attomeys. The changes are redlined below. I have spoken to the department heads
directly affected by these changes but if anyone else has questions/concerns, please give me a
call.
Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney
City Council
City Manager/Assistant City Manager
City Clerk
Public Works and Engineering
Finance Department
Human Rights Commission/Coordinator
Property acquisition and coordination of the same
Litigation supervision
PCRB
Police Department
Sarah Holecek, First Assistant City Attorney
Planning & Zoning Commission/Planning Department (excluding Community
Development
and JCCOG Human Services)
Board of Adjustmcnt
City Asscssor/majority of tax asscssmcnt appcals
PCRB
Police Department
Personnel/Civil Service/Pension
Property acquisition as assigned
2
Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attorney
Housing & Inspection Services/code enforcement
Public Housing Authority
Airport
Animal Control
Magistrate's Court (1/2)
Senior Center
Property acquisition as assigned
Litigation as assigned
Board of Adjustment
Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney
Community Development and JCCOG Human Services
Cable and Cable Commission
Library
Fire Department
Parking & Transit
Parks & Recreation
Cemetery
Magistrate's Court (~)
Litigation as assigned
City Assessor/Tax Assessment Appeals
Attachment
cc: City Council
City Assessor
Sarah Holecek
Dennis Mitchell
Andy Matthews
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
September 18, 1998
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session Tour, September 15, 1998 - 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Ernest W. Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff present: Atkins, Helling, Dilkes, Schmadeke, Karr, and others as noted on site.
Others present: Osha Gray Davidson; Steve Cook, Daily lowan; Brian Sharp, Press Citizen
(6:00-7:00).
The City Council toured the following City facilities:
Animal Shelter - Supv. Goodman-Herbst presented information.
Clinton Wastewater Plant - Supt. Elias presented information.
Public Works Yard includin.q Transit - Supt. Stockman, Parking & Transit Dir.
Transit Mgr. Logsden presented information.
Airport Terminal Buildin. - Airport Mgr. O'Neil and Commissioner
information.
Napoleon Pump Station/Girls Softball Complex - Supt. Elias presented information.
South Wastewater Plant/Soccer Fields - Supt. Elias and Operations Staffperson
presented information.
ScanIon Gymnasium/Mercer A.quatic Center - City Mgr. Arkins presented information.
The stop at the Water Plant Site Wellhouse was cancelled due to muddy conditions.
Council tour ended 7:05 p.m.
Fowler and
Anderson presented
Julius
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
All Boards and Commissions
Marian K. Karr/~JL
September 14, 1998
Board and Commission Attendance Chart
The City Council Rules Committee has requested staff be reminded of an earlier
request regarding Board and Commission member attendance. (See attached
information.)
Attendance charts are requested prior to each Council appointment.
RULES COMMITTEE MEETING
July 31, 1995
RULES COMMITTEE: Meeting of July 31, 1995, 8:45 a.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Horowitz, Kubby
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Karr
Housing and Community Development Commission By-Laws
(formerly Housing Commission and Committee On Community Needs)
The Rules Committee requested the following:
1. Rewrite application and republish vacancy notice to include
language contained in Article 4-MEMBERSHIP "When possible, Council
will appoint a person or persons with expertise in construction
and/or finance, a person receiving rental assistance, and a person
from the Local Homeless Coordinating Board."
as 'Encourage each Board and Commission to utilize a chart of
ences (showing those present, absent, and excused absence).
Kubby will furnish a copy of HACAP chart to City Clerk (copy
attached). Clerk will then follow up with staff of each
Board/Commission. This chart would be kept by staff for each
meeting and furnished to Council whenever an appointment was being
considered to a Board/Commission. The Rules Committee stressed the
commitment each member should have to their respective
Board/Commission, and emphasized the difference between an excused
absence versus just being absent.
3. Article 5-MEETINGS. Section C. Directed the City Clerk to
research the history of a City Council representative to the
Commission. Information will be sent to Council for discussion
prior to adoption of the by-laws. (See attached)
The Rules Committee recommended adoption of the by-laws as
presented and noted below:
Article 5-MEETINGS. Section A.
second sentence.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Remove the word "evening" from the
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JOHNSON COUNTY JAIL BUILDING
JOHNSON COUNTY
IOWA
JOHNSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Formerly Civil Defense and Disaster Service
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TO: ALL CITY CLERKS
James L. McGinley
Director/Coordinator
FROM: JIM McGINLEY
SUBJECT: ELONGATED CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN TESTS
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY THROUGH THE JOHNSON COUNTY MUTUAL
AID ASSOCIATION HAS REQUESTED THAT THE JOHNSON COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION ALTER THE LENGTH OF TIME
THAT THE OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS RUN DURING THE MONTHLY
CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN TESTS.
THE REQUEST WAS MADE TO AND APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION
TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF TIME FROM 20 SECONDS TO 75
SECONDS.
THE FIRST ELONGATED TEST WILL BE MADE ON MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14, 1998.
IF THIS CHANGE CREATES A PROBLEM, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL OR
MAKE YOUR COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE, i.e. THE MAYOR OR HIS
REPRESENTATIVE AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS.
511 S. CAPITOL / P.O. BOX 169 / IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 / TELEPHONE (319) 356-6028
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 17, 1998
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lisa Handsaker, Administrative Assistant ~
Madan Karr, City Clerk 2'/4 '~'~
R. J. Winkelhake, Police Chief ]?/~"
Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney//,//
Re: Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco Free Youth Proposals
Following a request to the City Council by the Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco Free Youth
(JCCTFY) to adopt various measures to deter the youth of Iowa City from using tobacco
products, an informal committee consisting of Lisa Handsaker, Marian Karr, R. J. Winkelhake
and other representatives of the Police Department, and Andrew Matthews was formed to
review JCCTFY's proposals, current statutes and ordinances, procedures, policies and
practices, and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding JCCTFY's proposals
and efforts to deter youths from using tobacco products.
To assist the Council in this review, this memo is arranged in four sections: (1) review of
statutes and ordinances; (2) review of current City and County practices; (3) review of
JCCTFY's proposal; and (4) staff recommendations.
Review of Related Statutes and Ordinances
Iowa Code Section 453A.2 makes it illegal: (1) to sell or otherwise supply tobacco or tobacco
products to anyone under eighteen years of age; (2) for a minor to smoke, use, possess,
purchase or attempt to purchase any tobacco product. It also provides that the state, county or
city may initiate proceedings before a permit-issuing authority against a permit holder for
violating this section.
Iowa Code Section 453A.3 makes it a simple misdemeanor to sell, give or supply tobacco
products to anyone under eighteen years of age. It also provides that those under the legal age
who smoke, use, possess, purchase or attempt to purchase any tobacco products shall pay a
civil penalty pursuant to Section 805.8(11 ) of the State Code and that failure to pay the civil
penalty is a simple misdemeanor.
Section 805.8(11 ) of the State Code provides for graduated civil penalties for possession of
tobacco products, with $25 for a first violation, $50 for a second offense, and $100 for a third or
subsequent violation. It further provides that for failing to pay the civil penalty, in addition to the
scheduled fine, there is a fine of $25 if the violation is a first offense; $50 if the violation is a
second offense; and $100 if the violation is a third or subsequent offense.
Section 453A.22 of the Iowa Code provides for permit revocation, suspension and civil penalties
for those businesses selling tobacco products to minors. It permits a City, in addition to other
penalties fixed for such violations, to asses a penalty following notice and hearing, as follows:
$300 for a first violation; 30 days suspension of permit for a second violation within a period of
two years; 60 days suspension of permit for a third violation within a period of five years; and
permit revocation for a fourth violation within a period of five years.
Section 8-6-1 of the City Code prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 years
of age. It further provides that all businesses/retailers and their employees selling cigarettes
must read the relevant statutes and City ordinances pertaining to sale of cigarettes to persons
under 18 years of age and to read the educational material provided by the City and to execute
a notarized affidavit certifying that they have read and understood its provisions. Such affidavits
must be on file with the City Clerk and updated annually. The City does not have an ordinance
prohibiting the possession of cigarettes or other tobacco products by those under the legal age.
All such violations are charged as state offenses.
City and County Practices and Procedures
As part of her duties and responsibilities, the City Clerk maintains all permit applications,
permits, permit renewals, suspensions and revocations, and business and employee affidavits
pertaining to cigarette sales. As part of this permit process, the City Clerk's office provides
businesses and their employees with informational material and a copy of the City Code and
State Code relative to tobacco products. The City Clerk's office processes approximately 85
permit applications and renewals yearly, and approximately 3,000 business/retailer and
employee affidavits yearly.
Iowa City Police enforce the State prohibition on possession of tobacco products by minors as
part of their overall duties. From January 1998 through June of 1998, Iowa City Police cited 107
underage smokers: Most tobacco possession citations are written as first offenses, unless the
officer issuing the citation is aware that the cited individual has been convicted of similar
citations in the past. This practice is similar to the practice pertaining to alcohol possession
citations. The Police Department presently lacks the necessary computer and staff resources to
run criminal history checks at the time the citations are written to check if the minors have been
previously convicted of similar such charges in the past.
Additionally, at various times throughout the year, the Police Department conducts compliance
checks and stings at businesses that sell tobacco products, issuing citations to employees who
sell tobacco products to minors. The Police Department also conducts employee affidavit and
cigarette vending machine compliance checks.
Recently, the Iowa City Police Department has had four of its officers undergo federal Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) training and certification as FDA commissioned officers. This will
permit them greater authority to conduct inspections and investigations, permit them to operate
under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and will permit them to review confidential
FDA investigative files and other non-public information. Of particular benefit to the City is that
the City will be compensated for the officers' and others' time in investigating and enforcing City
and State Code provisions pertaining to tobacco products, including paying the juvenile
"undercover agents", and the officers' court time, up to $30 an hour. Under the program, by
prearrangements with the FDA and with the assistance of the Iowa Department of Public Health,
the State will send a list of up to 12 businesses within the City that will undergo compliance
checks. Appropriately trained and supervised minors will be utilized, will be between the ages of
15 and 16 years old, will not appear much older than their actual age, will be a substantially
equal mix of males and females, and will be of a racial/ethnic mix composition reflecting the
local population.
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The Johnson County Attorney's office prosecutes violations of State Code provisions pertaining
to tobacco products. Additionally, the Johnson County Attorney's office recently announced a
new initiative to deal with tobacco use by underage persons. Specifically, in addition to charging
the actual employee who makes the sale to someone under the legal age, they will be seeking
civil penalties against the actual license holder where license holder employees are convicted of
an illegal sale. As part of this effort, as provided under Section 453A.22(2), they will ask the
appropriate City Council to hold a hearing and penalize the license holder.
The County Attorney's office also recently announced that there will be compliance checks for
illegal underage sales, as part of a collaborative effort with the Johnson County Department of
Public Health, the MidEastern Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA), JCCTFY and the Iowa
City Police Department. Additionally, MECCA recently held an educational training program for
tobacco license holders and their employees.
Johnson County Citizens for Tobacco Free Youth Proposal
The JCCTFY has submitted a proposal to the City Council to develop a tobacco prevention
program for Iowa City to deter underage use of tobacco products, supported by the Johnson
County Department of Public Health, Iowa City Community School District, MECCA, and Mercy
Hospital. Their proposals are as follows:
1. Provide information to accompany the retail cigarette permit holder's license which informs
merchants that the administrative civil penalty, as required under Iowa Law, will be imposed
if their employees sell tobacco to minors.
2. Request the Police Chief to conduct regular compliance checks with all tobacco permit
holders and ensure that violators are subject to the mandatory civil penalties.
3. Enforce possession laws for minors who use, possess, purchase or attempt to purchase
tobacco products, and provide minors cited for tobacco violations with the option of
attending a tobacco diversion class.
As part of the proposal, MECCA has offered to provide a tobacco diversion class for minors
cited for tobacco violations, as an alternative to prosecution, with citations to be dismissed upon
completion of the class. This option would only be available to first time offenders. With respect
to these proposed measures, the City Clerk presently performs all the measures requested in
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the first proposal. With respect to the second proposal, the Police Department does conduct
regular compliance checks, although the primary focus on sales violation in the past has been
against employees who sell tobacco products to minors, not the permit holders or businesses.
As to the third proposal, the Police Department does enforce tobacco possession laws
pertaining to minors as part of its overall duties, although admittedly, not to the same extent as
its enforcement of alcohol possession laws pertaining to minors. To a certain degree, such
enforcement measures are a function of allocation of limited police resources of time and
personnel. It is also, to a certain extent, based upon an enforcement prioritization as to the
seriousness of the offense. The Iowa Legislature has made possession of tobacco products by
minors a civil offense, with civil penalties. Possession of alcohol by minors is a criminal offense,
a simple misdemeanor with a fine of $100 and for second and subsequent offenses, under state
law, a serious misdemeanor with a $200 fine and loss of one's driver's license for up to one
year.
Staff Recommendations
The measures proposed by the JCCTFY are currently in force within the City. Whether present
enforcement efforts regarding possession of tobacco products by minors are sufficient is a
matter of opinion and is somewhat limited by Police Department allocation of resource
determinations. Police officers do not generally seek out minors in violation of the State's
tobacco possession statute, but enforce the law as part of their overall duties.
Staff recommends that the City adopt an ordinance similar to the state statute pertaining to
possession of tobacco products by minors so that civil fines paid may be retained by the City to
offset costs associated with enforcement efforts and officer overtime costs related to judicial
proceedings. Charging such offenses as City offenses would enable the City to maintain some
measure of control or review of the tobacco diversion class options available through MECCA
for first time offenders. The City Attorney's office would be able to track those offenders
ineligible for such a program based upon previous convictions and would be able to coordinate
those offenders eligible for the program and verity their successful completion of the program.
Staff personnel involved in this review of present City procedures pertaining to tobacco products
and their recommendations remain available to discuss this memo and the various proposals
offered by JCCTFY, at the City Council's convenience.
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cc: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
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September 9, 1998
Rick Altman
720 Clark Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Re: Yard Waste Container
Dear Mr. Altman:
I am in receipt of your letter to the City Council dated August 28, 1998
concerning yard waste collection. The City provides two options for containing
yard waste for City pickup. One is a plastic bag which can be purchased for
$1.00 and is picked up along with the contained yard waste. The other is a
$20.00 annual sticker that can be attached to a container of not more than 35
gallons or less than 20 gallons. The sticker remains on the can for reuse.
The City provides these two options and only these two options for the following
reasons:
1)
Standardized containers are easier to handle and reduce employee
injuries. Also, since they are easier to handle, our employees are
more productive.
2)
Standardized containers insure an equitable charge based on
volume of waste.
3)
Unused bags which cannot be resold could find their way back into
circulation and be reused, thus denying the City needed revenue.
If your prefer to use a reusable waste container I suggest you purchase the
$20.00 annual sticker. I believe you will find this more convenient than
purchasing the bags. I have included a copy of Iowa City's Solid Waste
Ordinance for your review.
If you have any other concerns, please feel free to call Bud Stockman,
Superintendent of Solid Waste Collection at 356-5180 or me at 356-5141.
C~uck Schmadeke
Public Works Director
CO:
Steve Atkins, City Manager
City Council
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: September 17, 1998
To:
From:
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Re:
1998 Pavement Marking Project
The Preconstruction Meeting for this project was held Tuesday September
15,1998. The contractor, All Iowa Contracting, anticipates beginning work this
Sunday on Lower Muscatine Road and Kirkwood Avenue. Work on the
remainder of the streets listed below will begin on Monday September 28th.
STREET
First Avenue
Kirkwood Avenue
Lower Muscatine
Gilbert Street
Gilbert Street
Dubuque Street
Mormon Trek Blvd.
Benton Street
Keokuk Street
Byington/Grand Avenue
FROM
US Highway 6
Clinton Street
Deforest Street
Market Street
US Highway 6
Jefferson Street
Benton Street
US Highway 6
US Highway 6
US Highway 6
TO
Bradford Street
Deforest Street
First Avenue
Kirkwood Avenue
Southgate Avenue
Kimball Road
Abbey Lane
Kirkwood Avenue
SandUsky Avenue
Melrose Avenue
It is important to note that successful application of epoxy paint is very
dependent on air temperature, pavement temperature, moisture conditions and
traffic volumes. These factors may cause the contractor's progress to appear
sporadic.
Cc: Chuck Schmadeke
Jim Brachtel
September 17, 1998
PRESS RELEASE
The City of Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation office is currently seeking
applications from homeowners needing housing rehabilitation. This is a
cooperative venture between the City of Iowa City and Hills Bank and Trust.
The program is funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank and the Iowa City
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). To be eligible for
assistance applicants need to:
· Meet income guidelines
· Live within the city of Iowa City limits
· Have lived in your home for a minimum of one year
To be eligible for this assistance gross family income must be at or less
than what is shown on the table below:
Household size 1 2 3 4 5 6
Income $18,750 $21,450 $24,100 $26,800 $28,950 $31,100
Under this program, three types of assistance are offered: Emergency
Repair, Exterior Repair, and Residential Accessibility. Emergency Repair
addresses immediate life threatening problems such as non-working
furnaces and leaking roofs. Exterior Repair assistance can be used for
exterior deficiencies including deteriorating siding, roofs, windows, and
doors. Residential Accessibility provides funds for home accessibility and
safety, including ramps, bathroom and kitchen modifications. More
information about this program is available from Pam Barnes at 356-5128.
To-receive an application contact Pam or the Planning and Community
Development Department at 356-5230. Applications are also available at
the Iowa City Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street from 8am to 5pm,
weekdays.
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Johnson County
Joe Bolkcom, Chairperson
Charles D. Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 15, 1998
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
,
Review of the formal minutes of September 10th and the formal minutes
for canvass of votes for the School Election of September 11th
3. Business from the County Engineer
a) Discussion re: bids received for Johnson County Project MTN-98-1
(Guardrail Replacement on 200th Street in Section 33-81-6).
b) Other
Business from Bill Zenishek of the Saint Peter and Paul Historical
Foundation re: seal coating of 1165 Taft Avenue for 1.3 miles past the
church. discussion
Business from Sher Hawn, Program Director for Employee Wellness re:
Employee Assistance Program. update/report/discussion
6. Business from Tom Muller re: relocation for Senior Center. discussion
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7. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion re: proposal for Architectural Services for the Johnson
County Jail/Sheriff's Department.
b) Discussion re: rabies prevention program for Johnson Cotrely.
c) Discussion re: appointing Linda Kopping as an ex-officio member to
the Johnson County Task Force of the Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
(Joe)
d) Discussion re: meetings scheduled for the weeks of November 15th and
November 22"d.
e) Discussion re: advertising an appointment to the Johnson County
Senior Center Commission for a term ending December 31, 1999.
(Joe)
f) Discussion re: appointing two Board of Supervisors to the Johnson
County S.E.A.T.S. Para-Transit Advisory Committee. (Joe)
g) Discussion re: Local Option Sales Tax.
h) Discussion re: determining calendar for FY 2000 department
presentation. (Joe)
i) Discussion re: FY 2000 budget. (Sally and Jonathan)
j) Minutes received
1. Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees for August 20, 1998
and September 2, 1998
2. Johnson County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council for August 25, 1998
k) Reports
1) Other
8. Business from the County Attorney
a) Executive Session re: Department of Social Services collective
bargaining strategy regarding Department of Labor review. discussion
b) Other
9. Discussion from the public
10. Recess
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Joe Bolkcom, Chairperson
Charles D. Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 17, 1998
FORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Action re: claims
Action re: formal minutes of September 10th and the formal minutes for
canvass of votes for the School Election of September 11 th
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
1. Clerk's August monthly report
c) Other
6. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Final consideration of application Z9835 of Cask Farms.
b) Motion setting public hearing for Conditional Use Permit CU9805 and
various zonmgs, platrings, and amendments.
c) Other
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a) Report re: other items
8. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign contract with Dave Gryp
Construction of Victor, Iowa for Johnson County Project MTN-98-1
(guardrail replacement on 200th Street in Section 33-81-6) in the amount
of $19,959.50.
b) Action re: appointments of the following as Reserve Deputy Sheriff:
(As recommended by Sheriff Carpenter)
1. Jeffrey E. Rupe
2. Richard J. Kroeze
3. Gregory A. Scheid
4. Wayne Aubrecht
5. Orey E. Schwitzer, Jr.
c) Action re: proposal for Architectural Services for the Johnson County
Jail/Sheriff's Department.
d) Motion appointing two Board of Supervisors to the Johnson County
S .E.A.T.S. Para-Transit Advisory Committee.
e) Action re: appointing Linda Kopping as an ex-officio member to the
Johnson County Task Force of the Heritage Area Agency on Aging.
f) Motion to hold both informal and formal meetings for the week of
November 15, 1998 on November 17, 1998.
g) Motion canceling the November 24th and November 26th informal and
formal meetings.
h) Other
9. Adjourn to informal meeting
a)
b)
d) Discussion re:
e) Other
Business from Bob Welsh, Chair re:
Board of Social Welfare/Cluster Board. discussion
Inquiries and reports from the public
Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors
10. Adjournment
FY 2000 budget.
report from the Johnson County
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Joe Bolkcom, Chairperson
Charles D. Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl
Stephen P. Lacina
Sally Slutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
September 22, 1998
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
2. Review of the formal minutes of September 17th
,
Business ~rom Linda Severson, Human
Johnson County Council of Governments re:
Way Executive Director. discussion
Services Coordinator for
introduction of new United
4. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Discussion re: application Z9809 of Donald Ballard to correct the legal
description of Ordinance 04-16-98-Z5.
b) Other
5. Business from Deborah Conger, County Recorder re: personnel.
discussion
6. Business from the County Auditor
a) Discussion re:
1998.
b) Discussion re:
c) Discussion re:
d) Discussion re:
December 31
e) Other
department revenues and expenditures through August,
Resolution 9-24-98-B 1 naming depositories.
Resolution 9-24-98-B2 mending the FY 1999 budget.
Resolution 9-24-98-B3 appropriating amounts through
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7. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion re: designation of floating Christmas holiday for Board of
Supervisors office. (Carol)
b) Discussion re: joint meeting with City of Coralville on October 6th
agenda items. (Carol)
c) Discussion re: joint meeting with Iowa City School District/City of
Iowa City/Coralville on October 28th agenda items. (Carol)
d) Discussion re: compensatory time policy. (Joe)
e) Discussion re: salary survey, compensation schedule and
implementation.
f) Discussion re: strategic planning-reorganization of office. (Joe)
g) Discussion re: schedule and procedure for evaluations of appointed
Department Heads. (Joe)
h) Discussion re: coordinated bike trail plans for Johnson County.
(Jonathan Jordahl and John Yapp, Associate Planner for Johnson
County Council of Govemenments.)
i) Discussion re: FY 2000 budget procedures and forms.
j) Report/discussion re: 509A Certificate of Compliance and Opinion
regarding health insurance fund. (Carol)
k) Minutes received
1. Senior Center Commission for August 18, 1998
2. Chatham Oaks, Inc. Board of Directors for August 20, 1998
3. Johnson County Decat Project Planning Committee for September
8, 1998
1) Reports
m) Other
Discussion from the pubtic
Business from the County Attorney
a)
b)
Executive Session to discuss Secondary Roads Collectix;~' barg~ning
strategy regarding compensatory time.
Other
10. Recess.