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January 15, 1999
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Tentative Meeting Schedule and Work Session Agendas
IP2 Memorandum from City Manager: Building Statistics
IP3
Memorandum from Parking and Transit Director to City Manager:
Appointments
IP4 Memorandum from City Engineer to City Manager: Whispering Meadows
Sump Pumps and Drainage
IP5 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 5 Work Session
IP6 Memorandum from City Clerk: January 6 Work Session
IP7
Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator: 1999 CDBG and
HOME Allocations
IP8 Memorandum from Fire Chief: New Position Request
IP9 Iowa City Police Department Weekly Bar Check Report - 1998 Year-End
IPIO
City of Iowa City Quarterly Investment Report - September 30, 1998 to
December 31, 1998
IP11 Release: Grave Decorations
IP12 Release: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule
IP13 Agendas: January 14 JC Board of Supervisors
I January 18
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
01-15-99
IP1
January 15, 1999
Monday
I January 25
6:00p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
6:00p Conference Board Meeting - Agenda TBA
6:30p Regular Work Session - Agenda TBA
Monday
Counci/ Chambers
I January 26
7:00p
I January 27
3:00p - 6:00p
FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Budget/CIP
l January 29
7:30a - 9:30a COUNCIL WORK SESSION
PCRB
I February 2
6:00p COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Budget
I February 8
6:30p
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Wednesday
Council Chambers
Friday
Council Chambers
Tuesday
Council Chambers
Monday
Counci/ Chambers
Transit Interchange
Goosetown Traffic Calming
North Side Parking Meters
Sidewalk Cafes
Transit Route Study
Benton Street Reconstruction
Tower Court Parking Permit System
Senior Center Space
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West
Water Project Update
Chutes and Vaults
Phase II Downtown Streetscape Improvements
U of I Pedestrian Bridge Over Hwy 6
Iowa City-Coralville Extraterritorial Review Agreement
Trail between Foster Road and Water Plant Site
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
01-15-99
IP2
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: January 14, 1999
RE: Building Statistics
I thought you would be interested in our building permit activity. The
attached represents a 12-year history. Our 1998 statistics represent a
typical year.
Value/Type of Construction
Single Family - $
Number of Permits
buplex - $
Number of Permits
~orodties & Fraternities - $
Number of Permits
Multiple Units
Number of Permits
Number of Buildings
Number of Dwelling Units
Motels, Hotels - $
Number of Permits
Churches - $
Numbei' of Permits
Industrial - $
Number of Permits
Service Stations - $
Number of Pe~'mits
Hospitals & Institutions - $
Number of Permits
Offices. Banks, Prof. - $
Number of Permits
Public Works & Utilities - $
Number of Permits
Schools - $
Number of Permits
Stores & Customer Svc. - $
Number of ~ermits
Misc. Structures/Fences - $
Number of Permits
Remodel, Residential - $
Number of Permits
Remodel. Commercial - $
Number of Permits
Remodel, PUblic Works - $
Number of Permits
Accessory Structures
Number of Permit~
Grading Permits
Demolition Permits
Moving Permits
TOTAL VALUE
TOTAL PERI~iTS
1987 t988 t989 t990
107 131 l 136
943,654 856,565 2,393,548i 140,140
8 6 16 1
City oflowa City
Yeady Building Statistics
1991 1992 t993
15,529,175 23.757,691 27,088,191
143 214 223
_7~1,468 900,327 2,091,991
5 6 10
875,000 1.500,000 7,582,925 7,168,550
3 3 17 21
3 3
33 70 262 203
5,950,000 9,600,000 9,726,121
15 21 24
26 24
140 312 235
1,697,441 223,000
2 ~_ 1
307,000 936,000 2,826,836 247,890 749,806'
2 3 4 5 4
292,255 235,000 150,000 305.000
2 I I 2
258,000 507,000 1,581.000i 8.128,000
2 3 5i 7
3,025,900 14,200,000 ~
2 I ~
558,825~
497,645 693.000 450,000~
4 2 1!
80,000 29,000 90,000
2 3 2
1,868,636 2,396,558 1,752,664
201- 172 193
4,680,856 6,968,371 3,825,678
126 136 89
209,852
40
17
22,864.926
518
25.000
1
998,000
3
12,900
1
i 256,000
~ 2
225,000' 2,973,500 1,045,038
2 4 14
2,864,000 90,000 2,587,000
2 6
1,849,532 6,141,279 3,927,275
170 252 252
7,730,915 6,765,332 7,405,442
107 109 99
1.775.396 1,085,850 243,000
3 4 2
280,851 360.903~ 312,8'~0 "' 34~4~ 373,148
53 64~ 55 42 39
20 28 24 16 40
I 2
43.233.778 40,157,252 44,125,344 42,163,356 50,098,921
260.000 3,039,997
I 7
1,848,74~
1
1,171,945
13
535 551 531 609
5,115,371
334
12,674,106
143
3,600
1
237,719
39
16
30
63,022,781
691 842
1994 1995
27.513,693 _18,828.773
206 149
2,436,487 1.414,088
14 8
12,793,325 8,165,541
28 14
35 15
335 166
31,0001
1,673,787i
1'
13,013,156, 3.632,098
" 18i 18
! 250,746
1
1996
13,582.422
90
2,760,082
14
11,108,901
19
19
218
19971918~ t 998
20 642 082
17,217,457
2 527,2,945, ;
1316
10,397,114
24
24
185
43.499 55,000
2 1
1,815,161
12
375,000
7,372,876
17
6,562,791
2
35,3~
'5,281.8~9
25,000 305,89~
4,179,19~' 6,638.38~
356 489
5,~01,354 10,623,311
123 211
281.943 288,003
41 31
18
29
~,900,000~
263,500. 27,050!
8~ 6
'6,185,587! 4,117,017
357! 339
6,456,296i 6,443,472
119; 113
.398,259i 278,692
46~ 33
~ 9
42! 30
70.765,090i ~057,477[ 51,353,439 55,525.180
806, 691i 685 907
15
650,0~
21
1999 TOTAL
219,127,578
1800
20,151,824
117
91,690,305
204
164
2256
2,570,441
5
854,00~ 6,045,031
31
""1,~'13,255~'
7
2319796i
12~
8,00~
60,000:
li
2,036,918!
8;
368,467
35
51,768,929
810
1,673,787
42~925,084
105
24,435,337
9
2758945
8
16,274,915
56
6,518,914
45
50.284.864
3525
87,765,644
1516
3107846
3,732,703
508
50
276
580,076,473
8176
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
IP3
'TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Manager
Parking & Transit Director
January 7, 1999
Appointments
Scott Arelong has been appointed to the position of Operations
Supervisor - Transit. Mr. Amlong has been employed by the City of
Iowa City for 8 years as a Mass Transit Operator· His primary duties
will include supervision of the Transit Equipment Shop and morning
on-street operations.
Manouchehr Amin has been appointed Parking Manager. Mr. Armin
has been employed by the City of Iowa City for 18 years· The last
five years, he has held the position of PM Supervisor in the Parking
Division· Mr. Amin's experience, both in the Parking Division and in
other positions, make him the most qualified person for this position.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
IP4
Date:
3anuaryl4, 1999
To:
Steve Arkins, City Manager
From:
Rick Fosse, City Engineer
Re:
Whispering Neadows Sump Pumps and Drainage
When Whispering Meadows Subdivision was approved in 1990, there was
concern about wet basements and subsequent discharge of sump pump water to
the sanitary sewer system. As a result, a sump pump discharge tile system was
required as a part of the conditional zoning agreement.
During the development of Whispering Meadows, there have been very few
homes constructed with basements. The Engineering Division has received no
complaints of wet basements. We have received one call from a property owner
who was concerned that the sump pump in her crawl space ran excessively.
We now require a storm water tile system in all subdivisions that have fully
hydric soils. These tile systems are installed adjacent to the pavement and also
serve to drain the subgrade and extend pavement life.
Cc: Chuck Schmadeke
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
Council:
Staff:
Tapes: 99-1, all; 99-2, Side 1.
BUDGET REVIEW
January 13, 1999
Mayor and City Council
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Council Work Session, January 5, 1999, 3:05 PM in Council Chambers
Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Atkins, Helling, Karr, Yucuis, Mansfield.
Reel 99-1, Side 1
City Manager Arkins, Finance Director Yucuis, Budget Analyst Mansfield presented proposed
FY2000-2002 budget review. Yucuis introduced Erin Herring, new City of Iowa City Controller.
Atkins presented budget policies and major budget issues including extensive capital plan,
public safety programs, parks maintenance, expanding Information Services, tax base growth,
and Board and Commission staffing. Atkins explained how the state's tax rollback factor is
used, debt service tax rates, and the taxing impacts to an Iowa City $100,000 home. (See
overhead copies.)
City Council Members requested the following information:
Calculate 1% of payroll of the General Fund.
Commodities. Give examples of what department directors have said they will need to
do without.
Where does payment in lieu of taxes show up in our income? Highlight payment in lieu
of taxes in a separate line item.
Chart #8 As a % of total. Do you have a percentage available with the library and
community arts center?
Atkins concluded that there will be presentation by Finance Director Yucuis (Utilities), Fire Chief
Rocca, Asst. Finance Director O'Malley (Information Services) and Police Chief Winkelhake at
the next budget meeting scheduled on Wednesday, January 6, 1999.
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
IP6
Date: January 13, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 6, 3:00 PM, in the Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Staff: Atkins, Karr, Cohn, Rocca, Yucuis, Jensen, Mansfield, O'Malley, Winklehake.
Tapes: 99-2, Side 2; 99-3, all; 99-4, Side 1.
BUDGET PRESENTATION
Tape 99-2, Side 2
City Manager Atkins facilitated the FY2000-2002 budget presentations and responded to city
council questions. Fire Chief Rocca, Asst. Finance Director O'Malley and Police Chief
Winklehake presented information.
Fire Department
Tape 99-2, Side 2
Fire Chief Rocca presented information about why Iowa City needs a fourth fire station. Rocca
reviewed standards of cover, including benchmarks for fire and EMS response times;
neighborhood and street development, emphasizing the importance of arterial street
development; OSHA regulations and structural fire mandates; mutual aid; inspection services
provided for by the Fire Department and personnel required to staff the proposed fire station.
(See overhead copies.)
Kubby requested information about the number of times there have been Fire Department calls
to respond to hazardous materials fires.
Information Services
Tape 99-3, Side 1
Asst. Finance Director O'Malley presented summarized Informational Services current
departmental activities and proposed budget request. O'Malley reviewed Information Services
staffing (6 full time equivalents); mission statement; departmental activities including planning,
training, networking, desktop support functions, systems management, and application
development. O'Malley noted that in 1990 there were 5 PCs in use and in 1998 there are 294
PCs used by city staff. O'Malley stated current projects include expansion of imaging systems,
network cable upgrade, internet/intranet development, police information system, year 2000
compliance, financial informational system, GIS system, and customer service kiosks. O'Malley
stated FY2000-01 personnel position requests include a data communications analyst, a
webmaster, and a 1/2 time clerk. (See overhead copies.)
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Police
Tape 99-3, Side 2
Police Chief Winklehake stated grant moneys would be used to hire six additional police officers
to replace officers that were taken out of general patrol and assigned to the Police Department's
Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT). The grant is for $450,000 over a three year period. Atkins
explained the city will need to make an estimated $110,000 General Fund commitment, each
year for a three year period. Winklehake said the increased officers will be used for
neighborhood policing. Winklehake reviewed training and staffing requirements, and the
increase of two officers each watch. Individual Council Members emphasized the need for
downtown patrol. (Handout provided.)
Lehman requested information about how each proposed capital project will be funded
(use/type of bonds) and what percent other Iowa cities' (Waterloo, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids,
etc.) total tax bill is used to pay off debt.
Meeting adjourned 6:15 PM.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 12, 1999
City Council
Maurice I. Head, Community Development Coordinator
1999 CDBG and HOME Allocations
We have received our 1999 (FY00) CDBG and HOME allocations from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development. The 1999 CDBG and HOME allocations are higher than the
1998 allocations as shown below:
Program FY00 Allocations FY99 Allocations Decreases and Increases
CDBG $943,000 $938,000 $5,000
HOME $642,000 $597,000 $45,000
The 1999 CDBG and HOME allocations represent approximately a 3.2% increase from last
year. This increase can be contributed to higher federal funding levels for both CDBG and
HOME. The net increase for the 1999 Community Development Program is $50,000. A
schedule for the upcoming 1999 CDBG and HOME allocation process is attached for your
review.
Attachment
ppdcdbglmenf cdbghome.doc
FY00 CDBG\HOME Allocation Process
Timeline
December 17, 1998
December 18, 1998
January 19, 1999
January 21, 1999
February 17, 1999
February 18, 1999
February 22, 1999
February 26, 1999
March 4, 1999
March 11, 1999
March 18, 1999
March 24, 1999
April 5, 1999
April 6, 1999
April 15, 1999
April 20, 1999
May 4, 1999
May 10, 1999
HCDC Regular Meeting: Finalize Ranking Sheet & Application Form
FY00 Applications Available to the Public
Applications DUE at 12 noon
HCDC Regular Meeting: FY00 Packets and Ranking Sheets Distributed
1 st Round of Presentations
2"" Round of Presentations
DRAFT: Ranking Sheets Due to Staff
Preliminary Rankings Mailed to HCDC
HCDC Discussion of Projects and Rankings
FINAL: Ranking Sheets Due to Staff
Final Rankings Mailed to HCDC
Allocation Meeting: FY00 Budget Recommendations
Joint Council\HCDC Work Session
Council Sets Public Hearing on FY00 Budget
HCDC Regular Meeting: (changes can be made if needed)
City Council: Public Hearing on FY00 Budget
Council approval of FY00 Budget
Mail FY00 Annual Action Plan into HUD
12/1/9 8
Iowa City Fire Department
serving with Pride & Professionalism
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319) 356-5260
DATE:
January 11, 1999
IP8
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Stephen J. Arkins, City Managerl/~,
Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief/~"
New Position Request
At the City Council's budget work session on January 6th, a considerable amount of
discussion took place regarding the proposed Assistant Fire Marshal position. The
position is probably more appropriately titled "Fire Inspector," as the proposed
duties are mostly code compliance in nature.
Attached to this memorandum are two documents that should be beneficial to the
City Council as they continue their review of the proposed FY00 budget. The first
document is an overview of the Fire Code Enforcement and Permit Program. The
second document is an estimate of the number of occupancies that would require a
permit, including a projection of the revenue associated with the program.
Please forward the attached information to the City Council for their review.
AJR/bdm
Attachments
.owa City Fire Department
410 East Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
(319) 356-5260
DATE:
September 28, 1998
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief
Fire Code Enforcement and Permit Program
In 1996, the Iowa City Fire Department implemented a bi-ennial inspection schedule on all
commercial buildings in the city. However, with high hazard occupancies and the special
process associated with these uses, local fire code compliance is lacking the required detail of an
annual inspection. The Iowa City Fire Department needs an annual permit-based fire inspection
to best administer and enforce the fire code for these specific occupancies. Unfortunately,
current staffing in the fire department does not allow this type of program to be implemented. I
am proposing an annual permit program that would generate revenue to fund or partially fund an
inspector position. The areas that could benefit from an annual permit-based fire inspection
program are above and below ground flammable liquid storage, spray finishing, hazardous
materials storage, high-piled combustible storage, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, etc.
Permit-based Inspections do Prevent Fires and Hazardous Conditions
Eighty percent of all career fire departments in Iowa have some type of yearly permit-based code
compliance system, but very few of the departments included annual inspections of all buildings
as part of the permit. The Iowa City Fire Department is proposing to implement an annual
permit system that includes a fire inspection. Research by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) suggests that a fire code inspection program, such as the one proposed by
the Iowa City Fire Department, could substantially lower the property loss due to fire along with
the fire frequency rate for Iowa City. The in-depth study of several cities throughout the United
States produced a number of findings and recommendations relevant to our proposed permit
program: 1) Fire frequency rates and property loss due to fires appeared substantially lower in
cities that annually inspected all or nearly all buildings covered by fire code; 2) Cities that had
full-time fire prevention inspectors but used firefighters for a large share of regular fire code
inspections appeared to have substantially lower fire rates; and 3) Cities that inspect more
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frequently have substantially lower fire rates, probably because the fire inspectors had more
opportunities to motivate, educate and persuade building occupants, rather than because of
greater thoroughness in direct hazard removal.
In 1997, property loss from fire in Iowa City was lower than the previous five-year average.
However, analysis of trends over the last 20 years indicates that those numbers can drastically
increase in any one year. On the other hand, response to requests for assistance with
hazardous materials and/or hazardous conditions is increasing in Iowa City. Further research by
NFPA suggests that annual inspections, especially of those higher hazard occupancies, will
reduce the potential of fires on a long-term basis, reduce the severity of the fires which will
decrease the amount of property loss and educate businesses on safety practices in relation to
hazardous materials and conditions. The proposed annual permit-based inspection program is
integral to the Iowa City Fire Department's mission of providing the community progressive,
high-quality emergency and preventive services. I believe that the proposed program is a strong
investment in insuring the property loss from fire continues to decline, in educating the
community on the handling of hazardous materials and in creating safer, healthier work
environments in Iowa City.
Proposed Permit-based Inspection Program
As you are aware, the Iowa City Fire Department does not currently have the resources available
to employ a full-time fire prevention inspector in order to provide permit-based inspections. In
March of 1998, I applied for and received a Governmental Enterprise Funding Grant from the
Iowa Department of Economic Development with the purpose of hiring a consultant to
investigate the feasibility of implementing a fire code enforcement and permit-based inspection
system.
For the past four months I, along with Fire Marshall Roger Jensen, have worked closely with
outside consultant Jacqueline Comito to study the feasibility of a variety of permit-based
inspection programs. Ms. Comito's knowledge of the needs of the fire service in Iowa is
exemplified through her research on Iowa's career and volunteer fire departments for the Iowa
State University Extension Fire Service Institute over the last several years.
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The proposed permit-based inspection program is one that we considered most suited to iowa
City. The overall goal of the proposed innovative system is to reduce property loss due to fire,
educate our citizens on the handling of hazardous materials/conditions and reduce the fire
frequency rate for Iowa City, making the permit cost effective for both the fire department and
the owners and business operators.
The Iowa City Fire Department has adopted the 1994 Uniform Fire Code. Within this code is a
model permit process; however, due to the technical nature and the details required to conduct
permit-based inspections, permits are not currently issued. Our proposed permit-based
inspections would be applicable to an estimated 400 high hazard occupancies with the following
criteria:
Buildings without a legitimate stage and an occupant load of 300 or more
Building/assembly rooms with an occupant load less than 300, no stage
Moderate-hazard factory and industrial
Low-hazard factory and industrial
Occupancies with high explosion hazard
Occupancies with moderate explosion hazard
Occupancies that present high fire/physical hazard
Facilities with high health hazard materials
Moderate-hazard storage occupancies
Repair garages and parking garages
Aircraft hangars and hellstops
Hotels
Buildings for display/sale merchandise (limited to those handling haz-mat)
These inspections will be conducted by the fire prevention inspector(s) hired through the revenue
of the permit system. All other occupancies will continue to be inspected bi-ennially for no fee.
I am proposing that a permit-based inspection be conducted for the above listed occupancies for
each of the following activities, operations, practices or functions as allowed by Sec. 105.8 of
the 1994 Uniform Fire Code:
a.l.
a.5.
c.6.
c.7.
c.8.
d.2.
Aerosol products
Automobile wrecking yard
Combustible material storage
Compressed gases
Commercial rubbish-handling operation
Dust-producing operations
f.3.2.
h.1.
h.3.
1.1.
1.3.
m.2.
p.2.
r.3.
s.1.
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To store, handle or use fiammable or combustible Class I liquids
in excess of 5 gallons in buildings, or in excess of 10 gallons outside of a building
Hazardous materials
High-piled combustible storage
Liquefied petroleum gases
Lumber yards
Mall, covered
Places of assembly
Repair garages
Spraying or dipping operations
In addition to these permits, I will also consider adopting annual permits for new and pre-existing
fire alarms and sprinkler systems. This would ensure that these systems continue to function
according to code. If adopted, housing inspection services and the fire department will need to
coordinate these activities given the number of systems and residential occupancies.
Permit-based Inspection Fees
The base fee for each of the above permits would be $45. This would include an hour
inspection, documentation and the first re-inspection. Any additional time during the initial visit,
necessary outside research and any additional re-inspection will be billed at $35 an hour. The
hourly wage is based on a full-time annual salary and benefits of $55,000. The basic permit fee
is based on the hourly wage of the inspector conducting the inspection plus the overhead costs
of documentation. A basic fee of $45 is within the range of fees charged by other career fire
departments in the state.
The strength of this user pay program is that the burden for fire inspection for those
occupancies which require more time and attention is removed from the taxpayer and placed on
those who are benefitting most from the inspection. Charging for any time spent in re-
inspection after the first one, I expect will cut down on re-inspection by offering incentive for
abusers to correct the situation quickly. This will allow us to improve our fire prevention by
having more time to spend motivating and educating a greater number of owners and business
operators.
Cost-effectiveness of Proposed Permit Fees
If we issue only one permit per occupancy at the basic permit fee of $45, the proposed program
would generate enough revenue to fund a little over a third of a full-time fiie prevention
inspector's annual salary and benefits of $55,000. Realistically, on average, an occupancy will
require more than one permit and some inspections could take several hours to conduct. I feel
confident that the proposed program will generate the funds necessary to hire a full-time fire
prevention inspector. This annual permit-based inspection program will not be possible without
a full-time fire prevention inspector on staff. A full-time fire prevention inspector on staff would
be a cost-effective means of training firefighters in basic fire inspections for those occupancies
not covered under the proposed permit program.
I have spoken with Ron Boose, Iowa City Senior Building Inspector, regarding the proposed
permit-based inspection program. Over the past few years, he has expressed the need for such
a system and agrees with me that the one we have designed would best meet the needs of
Iowa City. In addition, Ms. Comito has spoken with Don Flack of the Independent Insurance
Agents of Iowa City concerning our proposal. He expressed support for the proposed program.
I have attached both of their letters to the back of this memorandum.
I am recommending that the City of Iowa City adopt this annual permit-based inspection
program as I have outlined it. I also recommend that the City of Iowa City approve funding for
the hiring of a full-time fire prevention inspector to give the fire department the staffing
necessary to implement the program. It is my opinion, based on state and national research,
that it is in the best interest of the City of Iowa City to implement the proposed program. This
would be one positive step in improving public safety and hazardous material awareness and
possibly continuing to reduce property loss due to fire and the fire frequency rate for Iowa City.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have further questions regarding the proposed
permit-based inspections program.
AJR/bdm
Attachments
September 3, 1998
CITY OF I0 W',,I CITY
Iowa City Fire Department
Mr. Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Andy:
This letter is written in support of the code enforcement and permit program you
are proposing. I have reviewed your outline of the program and generally agree
with the depth and breadth of the proposal. I believe this program can and will
produce much improved fire code compliance.
You and I have discussed the need for permit based fire inspections for a few years
now. It is my opinion that a program which generates revenue to fund an inspector
position is long overdue. The types of occupancies which you have identified for
inclusion in the program are in need of a higher level of maintenance inspection
which can only be accomplished through a program such as this.
Again let me state my strong support for this program. I believe a practice such as
this is vitally needed in Iowa City.
Thanks for the opportunity to review your proposal. If I can be of further
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at Ext. 5122.
Sincerely,
Ron Boose
Senior Building Inspector
In. SL R.s. NCE GROLP
;In E- Bl~,,,i,,gto,.
P. O. B~ ~.~o
Iowa City Fire Department
Mr. Andv Rocca, Fire Chief
410 E Washingon Street
Iowa City,, Iowa 52240
Au_o-ust 24, 1998
RE: Fire code enforcement and permit program
Dear Mr. Rocca:
On behalf of the Johnson Count}.' agents, I would like to make a few comments that
support this program that you are studying. Our interest in any fire prevention program
is only natural, since we represent many insurance companies that have paid large sums of
money for various fires across the county in the last 20 years. Some of which may have
been preventable with such a program.
It is human nature to not pay attention to safety measures that could save property or loss
of life. Your thoughts of further educating the public on such things as hazardous
materials and the ability to point out things that could increase risk are right on target.
Random inspections that are based on "when we have time" does not work. A designated
person that has the responsibilit2,.' of improving safety concerning any property that has
materials with potential to cause harm to our firemen and public should be a priority.
This t~T~e of prevention program would go a long way toward helping businessowners
accepting some responsibility for any potential loss created by the product or operations
of their business. Better documentation and training (education) of the public would
better serve the public and any firemen that had to be called for an emergency.
From an insurance standpoint, insurance companies do study the total risk of a building
when they insure it. Based on the age of the roof, wiring, plumbing and general condition,
they can determine a rate. They always ask about alarm systems, fire extinguishers and
anything else that makes it a safer environment. Fire protection class, of course, sets the
base rate for the whole thing. Iowa City is a 4 and Cedar Rapids is a 3. Maybe such a
plan as this would move us toward a better rating some day.
If there is anything that we can do to further support your program, please let me know.
Independent Ins. Agents of Johnson Co.
Fwd: Permit Program
Subject: Fwd: Permit Program
.Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1998 16:12:31 EDT
From: AJRocca@aol.com
To: arocca@blue.weeg.uiowa. edu
mailbox:/C% 7C/Program%20F iles, Netsc... 96ct3 2ae.361 a79af~aol.com&numh~-
Subject: Permit Program
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998 09:51:05 -0500
From: Sue Lambertz <Sue. Lambertz@ided.state. ia.us>
To: "Andy Rocca (E-rnail)" <AJRocca~aol.com>
Dear Andy:
I have read the materials and the final copy of the report from your
study to determine the feasibility of a permit-based inspection program
for commercial/industrial businesses in the Iowa City area.
One of the issues that has been discussed with Emergency Management
Department, the Iowa Firemen's Association, Fire Service Institute and
others has been the need for inspections and other proactive measures to
prevent or mitigate potential losses before they occur. However, there
are costs associated with such a program, and to pass part of the cost
on to the entities that would be protected is valid.
What is critical to your proposal, however, is that the businesses in
your community will support such a program. As long as the fees are
reasonable and are based upon a rational formula to cover the costs
involved, it would be in the business' best interest to support it.
What most businesses object to are arbitrary costs that appear punitive
or excessive. It appears that you have addressed those issues in your
study.
As a former risk manager and insurance agent, I can attest to the value
of good risk management and loss control. It is always more effective
to prevent losses than to address the loss or damage after it has
occurred. I support the proactive direction your department is taking
for the safety and protection of Johnson County business and industry
and the employees they support.
Sincerely,
Sue Lambertz
Rural Development Project Manager
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 E. Grand
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
515/242-4922
515/242-4809 fax
email: sue.lambertz@ided.state.ia.us
;owa City Fire Department
serving with Pride & Professionalism
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
(319) 356-5260
DATE:
November 25, 1998
TO:
FROM:
Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief ~
RE:
Code Enforcement Specialist
I have reviewed the fire code enforcement and permit program, as you requested.
The code enforcement specialist position, as proposed in the FYO0 budget, would cost
,~62, 169.00, including salary and benefits.
The proposed permit-based inspection program would be applicable to an estimated 400 high-
hazard occupancies. A high-hazard occupancy is a building use that poses a significant fuel
load, threat to the environment, or allow a large number of people to congregate. See the
attached list for the numbers of occupancies within a building classification.
The base fee for each permit would be $45, which includes the first hour of an inspection,
documentation, and the first re-inspection. Additional time spent during the' initial inspection,
research, and subsequent re-inspections would be billed at $35 per hour.
Estimated revenue:
Buildings
Permit Fee
Additional Fees
Total
~ 400
x 45
~ 18,000 (based on 1 permit/building)
4.500 (additional permits, research, 're-inspections)
922,500 (year two)
This example does not take into account any residential occupancy permits for automatic fire
alarms and sprinkler systems. These systems are not currently inspected with the detail that is
required. The number of these systems is not available and Housing & Inspection Services is
compiling data to determine the exact number of buildings that would be affected under this
program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have further questions regarding the proposed
permit-based inspection program.
AJR/bdm
Attachment
Iowa City Fire Department
Analysis of Occupancies
by Building Class Code
Building Class greater than or equal to "000" and Building Class
less than or equal to "U2"
iuildin.q Class
00
1
.2
3
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
7
.1
.2
1
3
1
I
Building code occupancy type not applicable
Building with stage an occupant load of 1,000 less
Building w/o stage & occupant load of 300 or more
Building/assembly room less than 300, no stage
Stadiums, reviewing stands, amusement structures
Building for office/professional/service <50 occup
Educational bldg thru 12 grade with 50+ persons
Educational bldg thru 12 grade with <50 persons
Bldg for day-care of more than 6 children
Moderate-hazard factory and industrial
Low-hazard factory and industrial
Occupancies with high explosion hazard
Occupancies with moderate explosion hazard
Occupancies that present high fire/physical hazard
Repair garages not classified as group B1
Aircraft repair hangers not classified as Group B3
Facilities with high health hazard materials
Nurseries care of 5+ children less then 6 year old
Health care centers/Outpatient medical care
Nursing homes 5+ ambulatory patients
Building for display/sale of merchandise
Hotels, apartments, convents more then 10 persons
Dwellings and lodging houses
Moderate-hazard storage occupancies
Low-hazard storage occupancies
Repair garages and parking garages
Open parking garages
Aircraft hangars and hellstops
Private garages/carports/sheds/agri buildings
Count
418
5
40
110
7
659
18
1
6
13
14
4
2
7
30
1
3
8
22
1
274
15
22
22
36
36
7
3
18
Percent
23.2::
0.2::
2.2::
6.1::
0.3::
36.5::
1.0::
0,0~:
0.3%
0.7%
0.7%
0.2°,/:
0.1°/:
0.3%
1.6%
0.0%
0.1%
0.4%
1.2%
0.0%
15.2%
0.8%
1.2%
1.2%
2.0%
2.0%
0.3%
0.1%
1.0%
/25/1998 09:58 Page I
Iowa City Police Department
Weekly Bar Check Report
1998 Year End
Bar Name
Year to date total
A B
1 ST AV CLUB
620 CLUB
AIRLINER
AUGIES
BO JAMES
CARLOS O KELLEY'S
CHAUNCEYS
COLONIAL LANES
DAVES FOXHEAD
DEADWOOD
DIAMOND DAVES
DUBLIN UNDERGROUND
EAGLES LODGE
FIELDHOUSE
FITZPATRICKS
GA MALQNES
GABES
GEORGES
GIOVANNIS
GRINGOS
GRIZZLEYS
GROUND ROUND
GUNNERZ
HIGHLANDER INN
HILLTOP TAP
JIMMY'S BISTRO
JIMMY'S BRICK OVEN
JIRSAS
JOES PLACE
KEQLER
KITTY HAWK
MARTINIS
MAXIES
MEMORIES
MICKEYS
MIKES
MILL
MONDO'S
MOOSE LODGE
MUMMS
ONE EYED JAKES
OUTER LIMITS ~..~.!1!. ~., 32
' 19
PLAMOR 4
Column A is the number of limes a bar ~s checked.
18
1
1
0
~..' 0
0
197
"""' 5
.. ";':,,!.~,,2
0
""'/ .... 0
.':::': :' 2
0
.,:. 0
0
0
0
.,~.. 0
2
9
0
.";..
. =:i,i., 0
, 0
~ = ...
· 3
0
0
,. 34
1
Column B is number of people charged in each bar. Note this is not
1
01-15-9
the total number of charges in each bar.
QUE
ROXIES
RT GRUNTS
SANCTUARY
SPORTS COLUMN
TGI FRIDAYS
THE CELLAR
TUCKS
UNION
VFW
VINE
VITOS
WIG AND PEN
TOTALS
Iowa City Police Department
Weekly Bar Check Report
1998 Year End
30
15
25
4
41
3
2
9
104
1
13
61
14
1084
19
0
3
0
54
0
0
0
321
0
3
63
0
882
Column A is the number of times a bar is checked.
Column B is number of people charged in each bar.
2
Note this is not the total number of charges in each bar.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
QUARTERLY
INVESTMENT REPORT
SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
to
DECEMBER 31, 1998
Finance Department:
Prepared by:
Sara Sproule
OVERVIEW
The City of Iowa City's investment objectives are safety, liquidity and yield. The primary
objective of the City of Iowa City's investment activities is the preservation of capital and
the protection of investment principal. The City's investment portfolio remains sufficiently
liquid to enable the City to meet operating requirements that cash management
procedures anticipate. In investing public funds, the City's cash management portfolio is
designed with the objective of regularly exceeding the average return on the six month
U.S. Treasury Bill. The Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless investment
transactions and therefore comprises a minimum standard for the portfolio's rate of return.
The investment program seeks to achieve returns above the threshold, consistent with
risk limitations and prudent investment principles.
The quarterly investment report lists investments by fund, by institution, by maturity date,
and investments purchased and redeemed.
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate one quarter percentage point from
5.50 percent to 5.25 percent at its meeting in September 1998. The Federal Reserve
lowered the federal funds rate another one quarter percentage point on October 15, 1998
from 5.25 percent to 5.00 percent. This was the second rate reduction in just sixteen
days. This move was also surprising as it did not take place at one of the regularly
scheduled policy-setting meetings. The Federal Reserve made a third round of interest
rate cuts on November 17, 1998. This rate cut was also one quarter percentage point
which was from 5.00 percent to 4.75 percent. The federal funds rate is what banks
charge each other on overnight loans. Prior to the September meeting the federal funds
rate had not been changed for eighteen months.
The City of Iowa City has already noticed drops in the rates that we are able to receive on
our portfolio investments. If you look at the investment activity for the quarter ended
December 31, 1998, you will see that rates obtained on new investments in December
1998 are lower than rates received on new investments added to our portfolio in October
1998 (4.91 percent versus 5.25 percent). Rates on all new investment purchases are
much lower than rates on maturing investments. Maturing investments had stated
interest rates of 5.91 percent to 6.31 percent. New investment purchases have stated
rates of 4.90 percent to 5.26 percent.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENTS ON HAND
SUMMARY BY FUND
INSTITUTION
NAME
ALL OPERATING FUNDS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FUND
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESERVE FUND
BOND RESERVE FUND
TOTAL
12/31/98
INVESTMENT
AMOUNT
64,859,633.78
1,200,000.00
3,300,000.00
11,997,863.00
81,357,496.78
12/31/97
INVESTMENT
AMOUNT
64,880,890.43
1,200,000.00
4,000,000.00
13,400,463.00
$83,481,353.43
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENTS ON HAND
LISTING BY INSTITUION
INSTITUTION
NAME
BRENTON BANK
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
FIRSTAR BANK
HAWKEYE STATE BANK
HILLS BANK & TRUST
IOWA STATE BANK
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST
MAGNA BANK
NORWEST BANK
U OF I COMM CREDIT UNION
US TREASURY NOTES
VAN KAMPEN
12/31/98
INVESTMENT
AMOUNT
4,800,000.00
8,800,000.00
0.00
11,700,000.00
5,474,000.00
4,500,000.00
5,067,627.81
9,580,400.00
21,285,468.97
9,950,000.00
0.00
200,000.00
12/31/97
INVESTMENT
AMOUNT
0.00
1,000,000.00
2,600,000.00
4,800,000.00
12,314,000.00
3,000,000.00
6,305,757.07
13,568,000.00
32,948,096.36
4,950,000.00
1,795,500.00
200,000.00
TOTAL 81,357,496.78 $83,481,353.43
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENTS ON HAND
DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE
12/31/98
INSTITUTION INVESTMENT PURCHASE
NAME TYPE DATE
VAN KAMPEN GOVT MUTUAL FUND 22-Jul-85
NORWEST SAVINGS 30-Jun-95
NORWEST SAVINGS 17-Apr-97
HAWKEYE STATE BANK SAVINGS 18-Jul-97
NORWEST SAVINGS 25-Nov-97
IOWA PUBLIC AGENY INVEST. TRUST IPAIT 9-Mar-98
IOWA PUBLIC AGENY INVEST. TRUST IPAIT FLEX CD 6-Apr-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 13-Mar-98
NORWEST CD 26-Mar-98
IOWA STATE BANK CD 30-Mar-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 14-Apr-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 14-Apr-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 14-Apr-98
MAGNA BANK CD 14-Apr-98
MAGNA BANK CD 14-Apr-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 24-Apr-98
BRENTON BANK CD 8-May-98
MAGNA BANK CD 1-May-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 12-May-98
MAGNA BANK CD 12-May-98
MAGNA BANK CD 12-May-98
IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-May-98
IOWA STATE BANK CD 12-May-98
BRENTON BANK CD 5-Jun-98
BRENTON BANK CD 5-Jun-98
BRENTON BANK CD 19-Jun-98
NORWEST CD 6-Nov-98
HILLS BANK CD 2-Jul-98
HILLS BANK CD 2-Jul-98
MAGNA BANK CD 17-Jul-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 6-Jul-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 25-Sep-97
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 24-Oct-97
IOWA STATE BANK CD 30-Mar-98
HILLS BANK CD 1-Jul-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 9-Sep-98
NORWEST CD 12-Nov-98
HILLS BANK CD 25-Augo98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 6-Jul-98
HILLS BANK CD 25-Aug-98
HILLS BANK CD 25-Aug-98
NORWEST CD 22-Sep-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 1-Oct-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 25-Sep-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 7-Aug-98
NORWEST CD 9-Oct-98
NORWEST CD 9-Oct-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 1-Oct-98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 13-Oct-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 13-Oct-98
BRENTON BANK CD 13-Oct-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 15-Oct-98
NORWEST CD 12-Nov-98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 23-Oct-98
NORWEST CD 12-Nov-98
NORWEST CD 12-Nov-98
MATURITY
DATE
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15-Jan-99
29-Jan-99
1 -Feb-99
12-Feb-99
15-Feb-99
26-Feb-99
1 -Mar-99
12-Mar-99
15-Mar-99
26-Mar-99
1 -Apr-99
9-Apr-99
15-Apr-99
23-Apr-99
30-Apr-99
7-May-99
14-May-99
21 -May-99
1 -Jun-99
1 -Jun-99
4-Jun-99
15-Jun-99
18-Jun-99
25-Jun-99
1 -Jul-99
1 -Jul-99
1 -Jul-99
1 -Jul-99
1 -Jul-99
1 -Jul-99
2-Jul-99
6-Jul-99
15-Jul-99
16-Jul-99
30-JuP99
2-Aug-99
13-Aug-99
31-Dec-99
16-Aug-99
27-Aug-99
31 -Dec-99
1 -Sep-99
10-Sep-99
15-Sep-99
24-Sep-99
1 -Oct-99
8-Oct-99
15-Oct-99
22-Oct-99
INVESTMENT
AMOUNT
200,000.00
1,300,000.00
282, 158.31
1,600,000.00
2,259,847.66
1,000,000.00
4,067,627.81
1,900,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,200,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,200,000.00
1,300,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,600,000.00
774,000.00
600,000.00
525,000.00
900,000.00
1,100,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
800,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
700,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
INTEREST
RATE
VARIABLE
VARIABLE
6.21
5.50
6.01
VARIABLE
5.72
5.75
5.71
5.68
5.71
5.71
5.71
5.73
5.73
5.71
5.85
5.76
5.70
5.77
5.77
5.72
5.72
5.85
5.85
5.80
5.16
5.80
5.80
5.63
5.70
6.35
6.25
5.77
5.80
5.25
5.11
5.55
5.70
5.55
5.55
5.29
5.25
5.28
5.80
5.26
5.26
5.25
5.00
4.90
5.25
4.96
5.11
4.95
5.11
5.11
Page 1
INSTITUTION
NAME
NORWEST
NORWEST
U OF I COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
NORWEST
NORWEST
NORWEST
NORWEST
NORWEST
MAGNA BANK
NORWEST
MAGNA BANK
MAGNA BANK
TOTAL
INVESTMENT
TYPE
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
CD
PURCHASE
DATE
16-Nov-98
20-Nov-98
13-Nov-98
1 -Dec-98
4-Dec-98
15-Dec-98
18-Dec-98
5-Oct-98
3-Oct-97
31 -Oct-97
31 -Oct-97
13-Jul-98
MATURITY
DATE
1 -Nov-99
5-Nov-99
15-Nov-99
15oNov-99
19-Nov-99
1 -Dec-99
3-Dec-99
5-Apr-00
30-Jun-01
31 -Oct-02
1 -Jul-03
11-Jul-03
INVESTMENT INTEREST
AMOUNT RATE
1,000,000.00 5.02
900,000.00 4.96
9,950,000.00 VARIABLE
1,000,000.00 4.90
900,000.00 5.01
1,000,000.00 4.94
900,000.00 4.91
2,000,000.00 5.26
119,000.00 6.25
1,418,463.00 6.49
250,000.00 6.50
3,511,400.00 5.92
$81,357,496.78
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 9/30/98
INSTITUTION
PURCHASES 9/30/98 TO 12/31/98
INVESTMENT
TYPE
PURCHASE
DATE
MATURITY
DATE
INTEREST
RATE
79,437,627.00
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 10/1/98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 10/1/98
NORWEST BANK CD 10/5/98
NORWEST BANK CD 10/9/98
NORWEST BANK CD 10/9/98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 10/13/98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 10/13/98
BRENTON BANK CD 10/13/98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 10/15/98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 10/23/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/6/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/12/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/12/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/12/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/12/98
UNIV COMM CREDIT UNION CD 11/13/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/16/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/20/98
NORWEST BANK CD 12/1/98
NORWEST BANK CD 12/4/98
NO RWE ST BAN K C D 12/15/98
NORWEST BANK CD 12/18/98
TOTALPURCHASES
REDEMPTIONS 10/1/98 TO 12/31/98
NORWEST BANK CD 11/20/97
NORWEST BANK CD 4/3/97
NORWEST BANK CD 11/20/97
NORWEST BANK CD 12/4/97
NORWEST BANK CD 12/4/97
NORWEST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) SAVINGS 11/25/97
NORWEST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) SAVINGS 4/17/97
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT
TRUST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 6/19/97
NORWEST BANK CD 12/4/97
MAGNA BANK CD 12/15/97
NORWEST BANK CD 12/12/97
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 1/22/98
HAWKEYE STATE BAN K CD 12J19/97
NORWEST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) SAVINGS 4/17/97
NORWEST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) SAVINGS 11/25/97
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT
TRUST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 6/19/97
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT
TRUST (PARTIAL REDEMPTION) IPAIT 4/6/98
NORWEST BANK CD 12/29/97
FIRSTAR BANK CD 9/9/98
NORWEST BANK CD 1/6/98
NORWEST BANK CD 1/9/98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 1/22/98
HAWKEYE STATE BANK CD 1/27/98
NORWEST BANK CD 3/26/98
FIRST NATIONAL BANK CD 3/14/97
MAGNA BANK CD 7/3/97
8/2/99
12/31/99
4/5/00
8/16/99
8/27/99
9/1/99
9/10/99
9/15/99
9/24/99
10/8/99
6/1/99
7/1/99
10/1/99
10/15/99
10/22/99
9/15/99
11/1/99
11/5/99
11 / 15/99
11/19/99
1211/99
12/3/99
10/1/98
10/5/98
10/9/98
10/15/98
10/23/98
N/A(10/28/98)
N/A(10/28/98)
N/A(10/30/98)
11/2/98
11/6/98
11/16/98
11/20/98
11/20/98
N/A (11/24/98)
N/A (11/24/98)
N/A (11/25/98)
N/A( 11/25/98)
12/1/98
12/1/98
12/4/98
12/15/98
12/18/98
12/31/98
12/31/98
12/31/98
12/31/98
5.25
5.25
5.26
5.26
5.26
5.00
4.90
5.25
4.96
4.95
5.16
5.11
5.11
5.11
5.11
VARIABLE
5.02
4.96
4.90
5.01
4.94
4.91
1.000,000.00
700,000.00
2,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
900,000.00
1,200,000.00
525,000.00
1,000,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
2,500,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
1,000,000.00
900,000.00
0.00
23,125,000.00
5.92 (1,000.000.00)
6.31 (2,100,000.00)
5.92 (900,000.00)
5.93 (1,000,000.00)
5.93 (900.000.00)
6.01 (601,671.66)
6.21 (35,335.82)
6.01 (689,097.40)
5.93 (1,000,000.00)
6.06 (900.000.00)
6.04 (1,000,000.00)
5.95 (400,000.00)
5.95 (900,000.00)
6.21 (6,324.25)
6.01 (247,318.06)
6.01 (1,120,518.29)
5.72 (654,864.74)
5.90 (1,000,000.00
5.30 (525,000.00
5.91 (900,000.00
5.92 (1,000,000.00
5.95 (900,000.00
5.75 (1.000,000.00
5.69 (900,000.00)
6.13 (1,000,00000)
6.14 (525,000.00)
TOTAL REDEMPTIONS
INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 12/31/98
(21,205,130.22)
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Phone: 356-5100
FAX: 356-5487
January 8, 1999
FOR RELEASE BY JANUARY 31, 1998
Residents who have placed artificial decorations on graves at
Oakland Cemetery must remove them before Tuesday, March 2, if they
wish to preserve them for re-use.
Oakland Cemetery Director Jim Wonick said the annual clean-up
at the Cemetery will begin on March 2, and all artificial materials
remaining at that time will be removed and discarded.
No artificial decorations are permitted at the Cemetery during
the growing season, except during Memorial Day observance.
Cut flowers in plastic containers and planrings of annuals and
perennials are permitted if cared for by the family.
CONTACT:
Jim Wonick
356-5105
FROM: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
MEDIA RELEASE
January 11, 1999
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY SCHEDULE
Contact: City Manager's Office
356-5010
Administrative offices at the Civic Center will be closed Monday,
January 18, 1999, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A schedule
of City services is as follows:
Iowa City Transit Buses
will operate hourly between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Parking Meters
will be enforced.
Ramp Parking
will be charged.
Iowa City Public Library
will be open regular hours.
Senior Center
will be open holiday hours (10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Meals will be served.
Iowa City Recreation Center
offices will be closed. The pool, gym, and game room will be open regular hours.
Iowa City Landfill
will be closed.
Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste
will not be collected on Monday, January 18. Residents on the Monday route
should place refuse, recycling, and yard waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on
Tuesday, January 19. Residents on the Tuesday through Friday routes should have
refuse, recycling, and yard waste at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their regular collection
day. The City cannot determine exactly when items will be collected. In addition,
Christmas tree collection will continue throughout the month of January. Trees
should be placed at the curb on the regular collection day by 7:00 a.m. There
should be no lights on the trees as well as bags or stands.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charlie Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
January 14, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 1:30 p.m.
2. Work Session re: FY2000 budgets.
discussion
3. Other
4. Adjourn
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Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 14, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 5:30 p.m.
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re:
4. Action re:
Agenda
formal minutes of January 7t~
payroll authorizations
5. 5:30 p.m. - Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit application:
a) Discussion/action re: the following Conditional Use Permit:
Application CU9808 of James P. and Katherine S. Andersen,
signed by James P. Andersen requesting a Conditional Use Permit
to operate a home business in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section
33: Township 80 Noah; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This parcel is located on the noah side of 340th
Street SW, approximately ~ mile west of its intersection with
Ireland Avenue in Clear Creek Twp.).
6. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
1. County Auditor's 2nd quarterly report of fees collected
c) Other
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7. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning application:
1. Application Z9843 of James P. and Katherine Andersen, Tiffre,
Iowa, signed by James P. Anderson, requesting rezoning of 24.23
acres from A-1 Rural to RS and RS-10 Suburban Residential of
certain property described as being in the SW ¼ of Section 33;
Township 80 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of 340th
Street SW, approximately ~ mile west of its intersection with
Ireland Avenue SW in Clear Creek Twp.).
b) Motion setting public hearing for various zonings and plattings.
c) Other
6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit, Zoning, Pl~tting
and Amendment applications: ---,:
a) First and Second consideration of the following Conditional ~;~:
Permit application: ~
Application CU9806 of Ronald Rushek requesting a Conditional
Use Pennit to operate a Golf Course on certain property described
as being located in the SW 1/4 of Section 19; Township 81 North;
Range 5 West and the SE 'A of Section 24; Township 81 North;
Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a
87 acre parcel located on the north side of 180th Street hIE,
approximately ½ mile east of Solon, Iowa in Cedar and Big Grove
b) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applications:
Application Z9821 of Dale Marner, Kalona, Iowa requesting
rezoning of 1.99 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential
of certain property described as being in the SE 1,4 of Section 27;
Township 78 Noah; Range 8 West of the 5tn P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This property is located on the west side of Eagle
Avenue SW, approximately 191 feet noah of its intersection with
560th Street SW in Washington Twp.).
2. Application Z9831 of Gerald Milder, Iowa City, Iowa, requesting
rezoning of 2 1.0 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban
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Residential of certain property described as being the West tA of
Section 17; Township 79 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side
of American Legion Road SE, approximately ~ mile east of its
intersection with Taft Avenue SE in Scott Twp.).
Application Z9846 of Stephen Wildman, Tipton, Iowa, requesting
rezoning of 3.0 acres from A1 Rural to RS-3 Suburban Residential
of certain property described as being in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of
Section 12; Township 80 Noah; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the east side of
Oasis Road NE, approximately ¼ of a mile south of the Oasis Road
NE and 250th Street NE intersection in Graham Twp.).
Application Z9853 of Burdette and Alice Millard, Port Arthur,
Texas, signed by Glen Meisner of MMS Consultants Inc.~
requesting rezoning of 8.89 acres from A1 Rural to RS ar~ RS-3_.
Suburban Residential of certain property described as LSl~!~
Millard Third Subdivision, located in the NW ¼ of the NV~
Section 16; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the soti~:.sid~
of 140th Street NW, at its intersection with 140th Street
Highway 965 NW in Jeft~rson Twp.).
Application Z9854 of Francis Schneider, Oxford, Iowa, requesting
rezoning of .60 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential of
certain property described as being in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of
Section 24; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side
of 400th Street SW, 412 feet east of its intersection with Cosgrove
Road SW in Hardin Twp. ).
Application Z9855 of Emery and Helen Kleinschmidt, Kalona,
Iowa, requesting rezoning of 1.159 acres from A1 Rural to RS
Suburban Residential of certain property described as being in the
W ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 6; Township 78 North; Range 7 West
of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located
on the noah and south side of Highway # 1 SW, ~ mile south of
the Hazelwood Avenue SW and Highway #1 intersection in
Sharon Twp.).
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Application Z9856 of Gerald and Kathleen Stockman, Oxford,
Iowa, requesting rezoning of 1.99 acres from A1 Rural to RS
Suburban Residential of certain property described as being in the
SE ¼ of Section 7; Township 79 North; Range 8 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the
north side of IWV Road SW, approximately 674 feet west of its
intersection with Baxter Avenue SW in Hardin Twp.).
Application Z9857 of James and Katherine Andersen requesting
rezoning of 1.19 acres from C-2 Commercial to A1 Rural of certain
property described as being in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section
33; Township 80 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. IN Johnson
County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side of 340th
Street SW, approximately 3A of a mile west of its intersection with
Ireland Avenue SW in Clear Creek Twp.).
c) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
Application S9851 of Brian Wildman requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Wildman Subdivision, a subdivision located
in the NW ¼ of the SW ~A of Section 12; Township 80 North;
Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a
1-lot, 4.45 acre, residential subdivision, located on the east side of
Oasis Road NE, approximately ¼ of a mile south of the Oasis Road
NE and 250th Street NE intersection in Graham Twp.).
Application S9853 of Francis A. & Marcella Schneider, signed by
Glen Meisner of MMS Consultants Inc., requesting final plat
approval of McGillin Subdivision, a subdivision located in the NW
¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 24; Township 79 North; Range 8 West
of the 5* P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 4-1ot, 4.20 acre,
2-1ot residential and 2-1ot farmstead split subdivision, located on
the north side of 400th Street SW, approximately 1/8 of a mile east
of the 400th Street SW and Cosgrove Road SW intersection in
Hardin Twp.).
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3. Application S9856 of Mary Ann Carter requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Sara Hope Subdivision, a subdivision
described as being located in the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 16;
Township 80 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 2-1ot, 10.24 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the west side of Upper Old Highway #6 NW,
approximately 1/8 of a mile north of the Highway #6 NW and
Upper Old Highway #6 NW intersection in Oxford Twp.).
Application S9859 of Ray Hruby requesting preliminary and final
plat approval of Hilltop View Subdivision, a subdivision described
as being located in the NW ¼ of Section 18; Township 80 North;
Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a
l-lot, 3.26 acre, residential subdivision, located on the south side
of 260th Street NW, approximately ¼ of a mile west of the
Greencastle Avenue NW and 260th Street NW intersection in
Madison Twp.).
Application S9860 of Emery Kleinschmidt, signed by Tom
Anthony of Landmark Surveying and Engineering, requesting
preliminary and final plat approval of Kleinschrnidt First Addition,
a subdivision described as being located in the SE ¼ of Section 6;
Township 78 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. IN Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a Mot, 17.910 acre, 1 residential, 1
farmstead split and 1 outlot subdivision, located on the north and
south side of Highway # 1 SW, ~ mile south of the Hazelwood
Avenue SW and Highway #1 intersection in Sharon Twp.).
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Application S9861 of Lyle Ludvicek, signed by Tom Anthony of
Landmark Surveying and Engineering, requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Ludvicek Farmstead, a subdivision described
as being located in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 22;
Township 81 North; Range 8 West of the 5* P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 3-1ot, 40.70 acre, 2-1ot farmstead split
with one outlot subdivision, located on the east side of Derby
Avenue NW, approximately one mile south of its intersection witha
Plotz Road NW in Monroe Twp.).
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Application S9862 of Willis and Lois Miller, signed by Michael
Brenneman, requesting preliminary and final plat approval of Lois
Subdivision, a subdivision described as being located in the SE
of Section 18; Township 78 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M.
in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 1-lot, 3.26 acre, farmstead
split, located on the north side of 520th Street SW, approximately
'/i of a mile west of its intersection with Black Hawk Avenue SW
in Washington Twp.).
d) First and Second consideration of the following Amendment:
9. Business
a) Other
Amendment to the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance, District
Use Regulations, by adding a new paragraph 8: 1.16C, as follows:
8:1.16C CH-F Commercial Highway - Fairgrounds. Premises in
the CH-F Commercial Highway/Fairgrounds District shall be used
for the following purposes only: Fairgrounds. Single Family
dwelling(s) for an on-site management and families. An
amendment to Chapter 8:1.4, Definition of Terms as follows:
Fairgrounds. An area of land used for traditional county fairs,
exhibitions, and shows including but not limited to: Agricultural
related office buildings, Animal shows and judging, Camivals,
Circuses, Co~mnunity meeting or recreational buildings and uses,
Concerts, Food booths and stands, Games, Rides, Rodeos, Sales
and Auctions, Storage, and Theaters.
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10. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign the Iowa Department of
Transportation Agreement for Federal-Aid Surface Transportation
Program Project STP-S-52(48)--5E-52 (ACC paving on IWV Road
from the Iowa County line east approximately 1.9 miles).
b) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign the Iowa Department of
Transportation Agreement for Federal-Aid Surface Transportation
Program Project STP-S-52(49)--5E-52 (ACC resurfacing on Wapsi
Avenue (County Road X-14) from Iowa 22 north approximately 4 miles
to 520th Street (County Road F-62)).
c) Motion authorizing the County Space Needs Committee to invite Bill
Gamos, Criminal Justice Consultant with CSG Consultants, Overland
Park, Kansas to meet with them regarding the Johnson County Jail and
to authorize payment of his fees and travel expenses.
d) Discussion/action re: MidAmerican Energy contract for county energy
costs.
e) Discussion/action re: Local Option Sales Tax.
f) Motion appointing Mike Gardner to the East Central Iowa Council of
Govemments ISTEA Technical Advisory Committee for a term ending
January 1,2001.
g) Other
11. Adjourn to informal meeting
a) Reports and inquiries from the County Attorney
b) Inquiries and reports from the public
c) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors
d) Other
12. Adjournment
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
January 22, 1999
JANUARY 25 WORK SESSION ITEMS
Memorandum from City Assessor: Meeting Materials
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director: Benton Street
Reconstruction Project
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director & Parking and
Transit Director: Tower Court Residential On-Street Parking Permit System [letter to Tower
Court Residents also included]
Memorandum from JCCOG Executive Director: 28E Agreement between the City of Coralville
and the City of Iowa City Providing for Future Annexations and Extraterritorial Review of
Subdivision Plats
Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Assistant Director and Public Works
Director: Plans and Specifications for the Foster Road Paving and Water Facility Site
Development Phase II Improvements Project
Memorandum from City Engineer: U of I Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge Update
JANUARY 27 WORK SESSION ITEMS
Memorandum from Council Members Kubby and Champion: Aid to Agencies
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Memorandum from
Letter from JCCOG
Traffic Counts
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
City Manager: Parks and Recreation Commission - Capital Priorities
City Manager: Budget Information - FY2000
City Manager: Changing Red Incandescent Traffic light Bulbs to LED
City Clerk: January 11 Work Session
City Clerk: January 14 Work Session
City Engineer: Dubuque Street Sidewalk
Kim Johnson to City Manager: Agenda Items
Traffic Engineering Planner to Jerry Hansen (Wetherby Friends & Neighbors):
Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Mitchell: Summit Street Bridge Project - Property
Acquisition Update
Memorandum from Police Lt. Sellers to Police Chief: Recovered Monies
Letter from William Bleeker to Police Chief: Appreciation
Capital Improvements Program FY99 Budget to Actual for the Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
Release: Winter Carnival Snowflake Medallion
Agendas: January 19, 21, and 22 JC Board of Supervisors
IC Chamber of Commerce Government Update
Existing Outstanding Debt as of June 30, 1998 [Council packets only]
Info Packet
January 22, 1999
page 2
Ten Issues that need to be addressed before the Benton Street Project, distributed
by William Knabe.
Agenda for the 1/27/99 Informal meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
Memo from City Manager regarding PCRB ordinance - investigative process - time requirements.
Agendas for the 1/28 & 1/29 meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
Information regarding City of Cedar Rapids skate/bike park recommendations.
Memo from City Atty. regarding City Council meeting in preparation for joint meeting with
PCRB.
OFFICE OF THE
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
JOHNSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
DAN L. HUDSON
ASSESSOR
DENNIS BALDRIDGE
DEPUTY
CAROLYN BURKE
DEPUTY
January 19, 1999
Dear Conference Board Member:
The annual meeting of the Iowa City Conference Board for the consideration of
the Iowa City Assessor's FY 2000 budget is scheduled for Monday, January 25,
1999 at 6:00 P.M. at the Iowa City Civic Center. Enclosed, so you may review
the information before the meeting, are:
1. The Agenda.
2. The Proposed Budget.
3. The 1998 Annual Report which includes the program division statement.
4. A copy of February 25, 1998 minutes.
5. Board of Review applications.
There is a large increase in the amount to be raised by taxation for the Assessment
Expense Fund from last year's amount. This increase is mostly due to the health
insurance increase and the fact we have an extra pay period in FY 2000. The
increase consists off
a. $ 2,775
b. 11,455
c. 7,000
d. 3,200
e. 9,325
increase in FICA and IPERS which includes extra pay period.
for a 4% increase in salaries and longevity.
for anticipated health insurance increase.
for increased data processing fees.
for salaries for the extra pay period.
$ 33,755 Total Increase
This increase is offset by the following decreases:
g.
$ 6,850 for the biennial assessment rolls and postage.
$ 2,104 for the increase in the unencumbered balance.
$ 8,954 Total Decrease
$ 24,801 Net Increase
The expense fund levy rate will be increasing from. 19269 to. 19876, an increase
of only 3%.
I am also adding another $1,500 to the office car replacement fund which is part
of the Special Appraisers Fund. Also continuing the funds started last year, I am
adding $2,500 to the leave contingency fund. I am also replenishing the
computer replacement fund so we can replace two more obsolete computers next
fiscal year. I need to add $350,000 to the mass re-appraisal fund. FY '00 will be
the biggest expense as the commercial job will be completed, and the residential
job will be nearing completion. The new values will go on the books for 2000 for
commercial and 2001 for residential.
The new construction that will be taxed for the first time in FY '00 will produce
nearly $7,800 for the City Assessor Expense Fund which nearly covers the wage
increase requested, and approximately $8,000 for the Special Appraisers Fund.
If you have any specific questions or wish to look at any of the supporting
documents for this budget, feel free to call me at work at 356-6066 or at my
home at 338-6176.
Sincerely,
Dan L. Hudson
Iowa City Assessor
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TELEPHONE 319-356-6066
January19,1999
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The Iowa City Conference Board will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Monday,
January 25, 1999 at the Iowa City Civic Center. The purpose of this
meeting is to discuss the Iowa City Assessor's proposed budget for fiscal
year 2000.
AGENDA:
1. Call meeting to order.
2. Roll call by taxing body.
3. Act on minutes of February 23, 1998 Conference Board Meeting.
4. Assessor presents proposed budget.
5. Discuss proposed budget.
6. Conference Board acts on proposed budget.
7. Set date for public hearing.
8. Appointment of Board of Review member to fill unexpired term.
9. Other business.
10. Adjourn.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Conference Board
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ITEM #
33
34
34
37
37
37
33,34,37
ITEMIZED BUDGET
EXPENDITURE
SALARIES
City Assessor
First Deputy
Second Deputy
Office Manager
Clerk
Appraiser/Clerk
Longevity
- ASSESSMENT EXPENSE FUND
FY '99
$ 55,980
48,110
45,290
33,950
23,180
24,900
2,400
FY '00
$ 58,220
50,030
47,760
35,310
25,220
25,900
2,825
Sub-Total
Adjustment of Extra Pay Period
$ 245,265
9,325
Total Salaries
$ 233,810
$ 254,590
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39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Board of Review
Employer Share: FICA
Employer Share: IPERS
Health Insurance
Mileage & Auto
Office Supplies & Postage
Telephone
Publications, Subscriptions & Dues
Bonds & Worker's Compensation
Equipment Maintenance
Appraisal Service
Insurance
Continuing Education
Appeals to Court
Schools & Conferences
Legal
Unemployment
Conference Board
Examining Board
Computer Charge
9,000
18 580
13 450
28 000
1 600
14 550
1 100
1,400
800
200
400
3,500
2,200
25,000
3,800
2,000
2,000
0
30
8,800
$ 9,000
20,165
14,640
35,000
1,600
7,700
900
1,800
600
200
400
3,500
2,200
25,000
3,800
2,000
2,000
0
30
12,000
Total Other Expenditures
TOTAL BUDGET
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE
$136,410
$ 370,220
-51,521
$142,535
$ 397,125
-53,625
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 318,699 $ 343,500
BUDGET -
Mapping & Appraisal
Car Replacement
Re-Appraisal Fund
Leave Contingency
Computer Replacement
TOTAL
UNENCUMBERED BAI,ANCE
TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
GRAND TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
MAXIMUM LEVY ALLOWED
Maximum Assessment Expense Fund 1,728,183,307 x .00027
IPERS & FICA Funds
Unemployment Compensation & Tort Liability
Maximum for Assessment Expense Fund
Maximum Special Appraisers Fund 1,728, 183,307 x .000405
Maximum allowed without State approval
Maximum Emergency Fund 1,728,183,307 x .00027 (Which requires State Appeal Board Approval)
Maximum that could be raised by taxation for FY '00
SPECIAL APPRAISERS FUND
FY '99
$ 25,800
6,000
200,000
2,500
5,000
$ 239,300
- 54,943
$ 184,357
$ 503,056
FY '00
$ 15,800
7,500
365,347
5,000
5,000
$ 398,647
- 46,139
$ 352,508
$ 696,008
$ 446,610
34,805
2,600
$ 504,015
$ 669,915
$1,203,930
$ 446,570
$1,670,540
Fiscal Year
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
LEVIES AND RATES SINCE 1982
AmountLevied
184.145
192.960
201.186
200.278
181.958
186.780
149.491
218,823
191,619
234,390
252,789
242,474
228,690
316,002
303,281
319,513
318,270
318,699
343,500
LevyRate
.30081
.28004
.27000
.22454
.18905
.17616
.13953
.19279
.16666
.19498
.20574
.18729
.16688
.22132
.20446
.20450
.19946
.19269
.19876
Amount Levied
61,000
15,000
98,868
73,890
75,000
45,000
75,000
120,000
78,000
64,000
30,000
1%000
52,834
184,357
352,508
LevyRate
.09592
.02177
.13000
.08284
.06416
.03743
.06104
.09269
.05845
.04482
.02023
.01088
.03311
.11146
.20398
CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
FEBRUARY 23, 1998
City Conference Board: February 23, 1998, 7:02 P.M. in the Council
Chambers at the Iowa City Civic Center. Mayor Ernie Lehman presiding.
Iowa City Council Members Present:
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef.
Johnson County Supervisors Present:
Champion, Kubby, Lehman,' Norton,
Jordahl, Lacina.
IC School Board Members Present: Lynch.
Others Present: Hudson, Arkins, Dilkes, Karr.
Tape Recorded: Reel 98-27, Side 2.
Chair Lehman called the meeting to order and Clerk Hudson called roll and
stated that a quorum was present, the School having only one member
present will not have vote recorded.
The City moved to accept the minutes of the last Conference Board meeting,
January 26, 1998, School seconded, and the motion cartied, 2/0.
Chair Lehman declared the public heating open. There being no comment
from the public, the public hearing was declared closed.
The County moved to modify the salary increases to 3.5% Motion died for the
lack of a second. Discussion ensued, then the City moved to modify the salary
~ncreases to 3% and the County seconded, and the motion carried, 2/0.
The County moved to adopt the proposed budget as amended above from that
which was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen on February 5, 1998, it
was seconded by the City. Motion carried, 2/0.
The City moved to accept the County's appointment of Jerry Vanni to the
Iowa City Assessor's Examining Board for a term ending December 31, 2003.
The County seconded, and the motion cartied, 2/0.
Discussion was held about the proposed re-appraisal of all Iowa City property
by an outside firm. The City moved to approve Vanguard Appraisals from
Cedar Rapids, Iowa as the re-appraisal contractor. The commercial and
industrial property to be completed for January 1, 2000 and the residential
property to be completed for January 1, 2001. The County seconded and the
motion carried, 2/0.
There being no further business, it was moved by the City, seconded by the
County to adjourn at 7:13 P.M. Motion carried unanimously, 2/0.
Dan L. Hudson
Clerk, Iowa City Conference Board
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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APPLICATION FORM
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to our community and ;ts future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
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appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
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NAME
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESE~ KNOWLEDGE OF THIS A~VISORY BOARD?
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YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT SECTION 362.5 OF THE CODE OF IOWA GENERALLY PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN
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CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE AT 356-5030.
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AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CtTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
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/-,. PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
c-. er
matt s of interest
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN, Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR
THE PUBLIC, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LAST PAGE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL" THIS APPLICATION WILL
BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY
DURING THAT TIME.
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NAME "~ec~r~'f c{o.. Pr~oor~. HOME ADDRESS
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? .~2
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v'Yes No
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WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON
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SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT SECTION 362.5 OF THE CODE OF IOWA GENERALLY PROHIBITS, WITH CERTAIN
IMPORTANT EXCPETIONS, A MEMBER OF A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION FROM HAVING AN INTEREST IN A
CITY CONTRACT. A COPY OF SECTION 362.5 IS ATTACHED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE
CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE AT 356-5030.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? t/YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
Misrepresentations on this application will constitute just cause for removal of an appointee.
If you fail to answer all questions on the application you may not be considered for appointment.
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IOWA CITY
CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
1998 ANNUAL REPORT
1998 REPORT
OFFICE OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ......................................................................................1
Iowa City Conference Board ..................................................................2
Staff of Iowa City Assessor's Office
Members of Board of Review
Members of Examining Board .................................................................3
Report of City Assessor ........................................................................4 - 6
Abstract for 1998 Iowa City Assessments ...............................................7
Exempt Property as of July 1, 1998 .........................................................7
Comparison of Values with Rollback Applied ................................8-10
Comparison of Residential, Commercial and
Industrial Values ...........................................................................11-12
Top Taxpayers for Iowa City ..................................................................13
Comparative Millage Rates ..................................................................14
Iowa city Assessor's Program Division Statement FY '00 .............15-22
1998 IOWA CITY CONFERENCE BOARD
IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL
Ernie Lehman, Mayor
Connie Champion
Karen Kubby
Mike O'Donnell
Dee Norton
Dean Thornberry
Dee Vanderhoef
IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD
Susan Mires, President
Matthew Goodlaxson
* Nicholas Johnson
Alan Left
Linda Levey
Cindy Parsons
* Peter Wallace
*Conference Board Designee
JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Joe Bolkcom, Chairperson
Charles Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl
Steve Lacina
Sally Stutsman
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE
Gerald D. Bair- Director, Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
1998 STAFF OF IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF REVIEW
AND EXAMINING BOARD OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
Dan L. Hudson
City Assessor
Dennis J. Baldridge
First Deputy
Carolyn R. Burke
Second Deputy
Patricia Kuhns
Office Manager
Mark Fedlet
Appraiser/Clerk
Diane Campbell
Clerk
Appt. 1996 through 2001
Date of Employment:
Date of Employment:
Date of Employment:
Date of Employment:
Date of Employment:
Date of Employment:
1 Aug, 1977
12 Jul, 1982
8 Oct, 1979
26 Sep, 1988
20 Jun, 1994
16 Feb, 1998
IOWA CITY BOARD OF REVIEW
Haywood Belle, Chairperson
Ernie Galer
Janice E. Sweet, Clerk
Jack Yanaush
Appt. 1997 through 2002
Appt. 1995 through 2000
Appt. 1996 through 2001
Appt. 1994 through 1999
IOWA CITY EXAMINING BOARD
John McDonald for City
Jerald L. Palmer for School
Jerry Vanni for County
Appt. 1994 through 1999
Appt. 1994 through 1999
Appt. 1998 through 2003
LEGAL COUNSEL
Eleanor Dilkes - City Attorney
Sarah E. Holecek - Assistant City Attorney
Andy Matthews - Assistant City Attorney
TO: Members of the Iowa City Conference Board
FROM:
Dan L. Hudson - Iowa City Assessor
SUBJECT: 1998 Annual Report - Issued December 30, 1998
The following report covers the activities of this office from January 1, 1998
to date of issue.
VALUATIONS
Since 1998 was not a real estate revaluation year, the real estate assessed value
remained the same as 1997. There was 29.5 million dollars of new residential
construction, 17.9 million dollars of new commercial construction, and 4.7 million
dollars of new industrial construction added to the rolls for 1998.
The 558 residential deed sales for the first 11 months of 1998 give us a median ratio
(assessed value vs sale price) of 91.2% as compared to 93.5% for the whole year
of 1997. This shows that the selling prices of homes have shown a moderate
increase since last year. Factoring in these average increases since 1997 will result
in increases in the 1999 assessments. The increases will be similar to 1997, but not
as dramatic as the previous 3 or 4 assessment cycles.
It should be kept in mind that when a jurisdiction is at the State mandated sales
ratio level of 100%, a full one-half of home sales will be for less than the assessed
value. Sales for less than the assessed value generally result in appeals to the
Board of Review.
COURT CASES
There were no appeals to District Court in 1998. The remaining five cases from 1997
were all settled during 1998, leaving no pending cases.
BOARD OF REVIEW
The Board of Review was in session from May 1 through May 21, the day of
adjournment. The Board had 10 protests filed, with 9 being upheld and 1
denied. The total value of real estate being protested was $9,820,460 with a
total requested reduction of $3,400,450. The Board also reduced 8 and increased
4 additional properties on their own volition or at the request of the assessor.
The Board allowed a total reduction of $678,520.
EQUITY VERSUS MARKET IN ASSESSMENT
It is difficult to be both equitable among assessments and in tune with the
market. Similar properties do not always sell for similar prices, so the market is
not always equitable and some times a long way from it. Most assessors would
lean toward equity if they could choose between the two. Our first priority is
equity since it is not always possible to have every sale match the selling price.
Our statistics show that we are doing a good job in this regard.
ROLLBACKS
The residential rollback has gone up slightly from 54.9% for the current taxes to
56.5% for next year's taxes. Commercial property will not gain from this
residential increase because it loses it's rollback of 97.4% and once again
pays on the full 100% value. The League of Municipalities has been trying to
get legislation passed to stop the decrease in the residential tax base. Iowa
City's residential tax base has not actually decreased because of our
increase in market value and new construction. Never the less, the shift of the
tax burden should be of concern. The tables on pages 11 and 12 illustrate this
shift. Commercial property has become a smaller percentage of the total
value, but a larger percentage of the taxable value.
Several apartment complexes have been converted to condominiums to
take advantage of the tax savings provided by the lower residential rollback.
The Department of Revenue & Finance is trying to close this loophole through
rule changes. The earliest this could now be done would be for the 2000
assessment year. For 1998, $5.5 million was transferred from commercial to
residential which became nearly $8.5 million of residential value.
NEW LEGISLATION
HF 2513 - Raises the income range to be eligible for elderly credit on property tax.
HF 2538 - Creates the ability for cities and counties to establish enterprise zones
for building or rehabilitating modest family dwellings.
SF 2400 Changes the way modular homes are taxed.
SF 2416 - Reforms the methods used by the State to assess power utilities.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education is a requirement for the assessor and deputies for their
reappointment to their positions. I feel it is also good for the other employees
to attend some classes so they can adequately respond to inquiries and
questions.
The Assessor attended the following courses and conferences during 1998:
ISAA Annual School of Instruction
11.75 C.E. hrs.
The First Deputy attended the following courses and conferences during 1998:
ISAA Annual School of Instruction
NCRAAO Conference
ISAC Fall School
11.75 C.E. hrs. 9 C.E. hrs.
6 C.E. hrs.
The Second Deputy attended the following courses and conference during 1998:
ISAA Annual School of Instruction 11.75 C.E. hrs.
Advanced Residential Component Appraisal 15 C.E. hrs. T
The Clerk attended the following course during 1998:
I. D. R. & F. Basic Assessment School
The Appraiser/Clerk attended the following course during 1998:
Advanced Residential Component Appraisal
T = Tested
APPRECIATION
My staff and I would like to thank the Conference Board, the Board of Review,
the City Attorney and her assistants, and the City Staff for their assistance,
cooperation and confidence during the past year. I would also like to
recognize and thank my staff at this time for their part in establishing and
maintaining the professional standards of the office.
1998 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENTS FOR IOWA CITY
Value of Agricultural Land and Structures
Value of Residential Dwellings on Agricultural Realty
Value of Residential Lots and Buildings
Value of Commercial Lots and Buildings
Value of Industrial Lots and Buildings
Value of Industrial Machinery and Commercial Equipment as Real Estate
Actual Value of All Real Estate*
$ 2, 158,813
1,341,350
1,541,306,570
723,01 7,343
47,180,180
50,859,985
$2,365,864,241
*All the above values are based on the 1998 abstract as reported to the Iowa
Department of Revenue and Finance on July 1, 1998. The values for Railroad and Utility
Property are supplied to the Auditor by the Iowa State Department of Revenue and
Finance. The value of utilities and railroads in Iowa City for 1997 was $66,578,801.
EXEMPT PROPERTY IN IOWA CITY FOR 1998
Religious Institutions
Charitable and Benevolent Societies
Educational Institutions
Low Rent Housing
Associations of War Veterans
Forest and Fruit
Partial Industrial, Urban Revitalization & Recycling
Sub-Total
University of Iowa (As Reported by SUI for 1994)
TOTAL
47, 178,370
67,258,080
456,060
3,751,260
344,810
518,221
8,608,380
$128,115,181
729,599,949
$857,715,130
YEAR
STATE
ORDER
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED
STATE
TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK
ADJUSTED
VALUE
1987*
-15%
Agricultural $ 2,815,775 1.000000
Ag Dwelling 1,208,010 .805966
Residential 745,381,060 .805966
Commercial 396,742, 189 1.000000
Industrial 31,296,340 1.000000
M & E 38,819,952 1.000000
TOTAL
$1,216,263,326
$ 2,815,775
973,615
600,751,791
396,742,189
31,296,340
38,819,952
$1,071,399,662
1988
Agricultural $ 2,740,854 1.000000
Ag Dwelling 1,130,020 .806384
Residential 758, 164,620 .806384
Commercial 401,581,399 1.000000
Industrial 31,730,750 1.000000
M & E 40, 119,662 1.000000
TOTAL
$1,235,467,305
2,740,854
911,230
611,371,819
401,581,399
31,730,750
40,119,662
$1,088,455,714
1989'
-t3%
Agricultural $ 2,659, 169 1.000000
Ag Dwelling 1,163,090 .798471
Residential 808,471,670 .798471
Commercial 418,611,709 1.000000
Industrial 32,321,290 1.000000
M & E 43,925,077 1.000000
TOTAL
$1,307,152,005
$ 2,659,169
928,694
645,541,183
418,611,709
32,321,290
43,925,077
$1,143,987,122
1990
Agricultural $ 2,206,484 1.000000
Ag Dwelling 1,163,090 .794636
Residential 830,877,911 .794636
Commercial 428,045,979 1.000000
Industrial 33,242,630 1.000000
M & E 49,473,401 1.000000
TOTAL
$1,345,009,495
2,206,484
924,233
660,245,500
428,045,979
33,242,630
49,473,401
$1,174,138,227
8
YEAR
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D
STATE STATE A DJ U STE D
ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE
1991'
Agricultural $ 2,082,540 1.000000 $ 2,082,540
Ag Dwelling 1,159,280 .730608 846,979
Residential 924,095,521 .730608 675, 151,580
Commercial 469, 155,456 1.000000 469, 155,456
Industrial 34,390,300 1.000000 34,390,300
M & E 54,708,712 1.000000 54,708,712
TOTAL
$1,485,591,809
$1,236,335,567
1992
Agricultural $ 1,977,575 1.000000 $ 1,977,575
Ag Dwelling 976,430 .726985 709,850
Residential 948, 162,720 .726985 689,300,075
Commercial 483,983, 100 1.000000 483,983, 100
Industrial 36,088,910 1.000000 36,088,910
M & E 59,612,801 1.000000 59,612,801
TOTAL
$1,530,801,536
$1,271,672,311
1993*
Agricultural $ 1,865,755 1.000000 $ 1,865,755
Ag Dwelling 1,124,020 .680404 764,788
Residential 1,088,592,820 .680404 740,682,909
Commercial 541,066,293 1.000000 541,066,293
Industrial 37,640,010 1.000000 37,640,010
M & E 55,181,660 1.000000 55,181,660
TOTAL
$1,725,470,558
$1,377,201,415
1994
Agricultural $ 1,884,736 1.000000 $ 1,884,736
Ag Dwelling 1,224,510 .675074 826,635
Residential 1,135, 164,290 .675074 766,319,898
Commercial 555,664,033 1.000000 555,664,033
Industrial 37,584,600 1.000000 37,584,600
M & E 63,678,377 1.000000 63,678,377
TOTAL
$1,795,200,546
$1,425,958,279
YEAR
VALUE COMPARISONS WITH ROLLBACKS APPLIED - CONT'D.
STATE STATE ADJUSTED
ORDER TYPE VALUE ROLLBACK VALUE
1995'
+10% Agricultural $ 2,038,805 1.000000 $ 2,038,805
Ag Dwelling 1,466,630 .593180 869,976
Residential 1,342,714,470 .593180 796,471,369
Commercial 632,219,253 .972824 615,038,063
Industrial 41,717,330 1.000000 41,717,330
M & E 64,300,377 1.000000 64,300,377
TOTAL
$2,084,456,865
$1,520,435,920
1996
Agricultural $2, 118,889 1.000000 $ 2, 118,889
Ag Dwelling 1,449,530 .588284 852,735
Residential 1,380,932,970 .588284 812,380,771
Commercial 648,238,303 1.000000 648,238,303
Industrial 42,041,700 1.000000 42,041,700
M & E 56,962,378 1.000000 56,962,378
TOTAL
$2,131,743,770
$1,562,594,776
1997
+8%
Agricultural $2, 186,897 .964206 $ 2, 108, 619
Ag Dwelling 1,402,930 .549090 770,335
Residential 1,499,358,470 .549090 823,282,742
Commercial 709,209,833 .973606 690,490,949
Industrial 42,415,010 1.000000 42,415,010
M & E 55,638,669 1.000000 55,638,669
TOTAL
$2,310,211,809
$1,614,706,324
1998
Agricultural $2, 158,813 1.000000 $ 2, 158,813
Ag Dwelling 1,341,350 .564789 757,580
Residential 1,541,306,570 .564789 870,512,996
Commercial 723,017,343 1.000000 723,017,343
Industrial 47, 180, 180 1.000000 47, 180, 180
M & E 50,859,985 1.000000 50,859,985
TOTAL
$2,365,864,241
$1,694,486,897
The adjusted values given are not exact but are meant to give a representation of the
growth of Iowa City's tax base.
*Reassessment Year
10
YEAR
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
RESIDENTIAL
758, 164,620
808,471,670
830,877,911
924,095,521
948, 162,720
1,088,592,820
1,136,388,800
1,344, 181,100
1,382,382,500
1,500,761,400
1,542,647,920
60.9
61.7
61.8
62.2
62.0
63.1
63.3
64.5
64.9
65.0
65.2
COMPARISON OF RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL
APARTMENT OTHER
COMMERCIAL ~ COMMERCIAL ~
ASSESSED
162,923,079 13.1 238,824,330 19.2
166,829,929 12.7 251,781,780 19.2
169,428,179 12.6 258,617,800 19.2
180,660,316 12.2 288,495,140 19.4
187,803, 160 12.3 296, 179,940 19.3
215,508,613 12.5 325,557,680 18.9
220,464,483 12.3 335, 199,550 18.7
247,749,743 11.9 384,469,510 18.4
252,376,673 11.8 395,861,630 18.6
270,554,593 11.7 438,655,240 19.0
269,414,303 11.4 453,603,040 19.2
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
611,371,819
645,541,183
660,245,500
675,151,580
689,300,075
740,682,909
767,146,533
797,341,345
813,233,510
824,053,077
871,270,576
55.7
56.2
56.2
54.6
54.2
53.8
53.8
52.4
52.1
51.0
51.4
TAXABLE
162,923,079 14.8 238,824,330 21.8
166,829,929 14.5 251,781,780 22.0
169,428,179 14.5 258,617,800 22.0
180,660,316 14.6 288,495,140 23.3
187,803,160 14.8 296,179,940 23.3
215,508,613 15.7 325,557,680 23.6
220,464,483 15.5 335,199,550 23.5
241,016,896 15.9 374,021,167 24.6
252,376,673 16.2 395,861,630 25.3
263,413,575 16.3 427,077,374 26.5
269,414,303 15.9 453,603,040 26.8
11
AND INDUSTRIAL VALUES
TOTAL
COMMERICAL .~.
VALUES
401,747,409 32.3
418,611,709 31.9
428,045,979 31.8
469,155,456 31.6
483,983,100 31.6
541,066,293 31.4
555,664,033 31.0
632,219,253 30.3
648,238,303 30.4
709,209,833 30.7
723,017,343 30.6
VALUES
401,747,409 36.6
418,611,709 36.5
428,045,979 36.5
469,155,456 37.9
483,983,100 38.1
541,066,293 39.3
555,664,033 39.0
615,038,063 40.5
648,238,303 41.5
690,490,949 42.8
723,017,343 42.7
INDUSTRIAL
74,706,504
73,597,442
73,198,642
79,879,255
84,743,140
80,274,334
86,882,374
93,423,546
89,741,281
92,194,909
92,682,117
74,706,504
73,597,442
73,198,642
79,879,255
84,743,140
80,274,334
86,882,374
93,423,546
89,741,281
92,194,909
92,682,117
12
6.0
5.6
5.4
5.4
5.5
4.6
4.8
4.5
4.2
4.0
3.9
6.8
6.4
6.2
6.5
6.7
5.8
6.1
6.1
5.7
5.7
5.5
OTHER
10,501,754
10,357,933
12,886,963
12,461,577
13,912,576
15,537,111
16,265,339
14,632,966
11,381,686
7,883,675
7,516,861
10,240,392
10,123,537
12,648,106
12,149,276
13,645,996
15,177,879
16,265,339
14,632,966
11,381,686
7,811,196
7,516,861
0.8
0.8
1.0
0.8
0.9
0.9
0.9
0.7
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.9
0.9
1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
1.0
0.7
0.5
0.4
RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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1998 TOP TAXPAYERS
Excluding Utilities Assessed by the State
NAME
Procter & Gamble
Southgate Development
James & Loretta Clark
Old Capitol Mall
American College Testing
NCS Learning Corp.
Holiday Inn
Gillette Canada
United Technology Automotive
Release International
Hy Vee
Edwin & Ethel Barker & Barker Partnership
Sycamore Mall
First National Bank
Moore Business Forms
Lakeside Apartments
Mercy Facilities Inc.
Hawkeye Real Estate Investment
Iowa State Bank & Trust
Highlander Partnership
TAXABLE VALUES
$ 24, 130,980
21,637,793
21,261,361
20,816,780
17,430,311
16,653,779
13,362,260
12,943,063
12,824,355
12,714,813
12,410,520
11,779,540
9,879,450
7,478,008
7,298, 167
7,224, 110
7,017,585
6,990,950
6,915,187
6,583,440
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COMPARISON OF TAX RATES FOR CITIES WITH THEIR OWN ASSESSORS
SORTED BY 1998-99 ASSESSOR LEVY
NAME
LEVY
CITY COUNTY SCHOOL ASSESSOR OTHER TOTAL
CEDAR RAPIDS 12.32432 5.38110 12.48780 0.24225 0.59778 31.03325
MASON CITY 10.43269 4.93858 15.87631 0.25255 0.61816 32.11829
DUBUQUE 11.07340 5.52169 11.98226 0.27000 0.71960 29.56695
DAVENPORT 13.96012 3.91472 15.26607 0.29389 0.61050 34.04530
IOWA CITY 13.13343 5.37568 12.07513 *0.30415 0.63944 31.52783
CLINTON 13.19592 5.21672 15.99639 0.32887 0.65466 35.39256
MARSHALLTOWN 16.11196 6.80708 15.80058 0.33387 1.14229 40.19578
AMES 9.75731 5.16696 13.66582 **0.43980 1.01152 30.04141
SIOUX CITY 13.98384 6.11533 14.30640 ***0.46362 0.65997 35.52916
* INCLUDES RE-APPRAISAL OF 0.09100
** INCLUDES GIS FUNDING
*** INCLUDES MAP FUNDING
IOWA CITY ASSESSOR'S PROGRAM DIVISION STATEMENT FY
DIVISION PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Iowa City Assessor's Office is to find, list and value for tax
purposes, all real estate property in Iowa City and maintain records for all
parcels in Iowa City.
DIVISION GOALS:
To establish values according to Iowa law on all commercial, industrial,
agricultural and residential property within the City of Iowa City in the most
equitable manner based on actual physical aspects of the property and all the
pertinent sales data available; to improve the efficiency by which these
assessments are made; to provide prompt and courteous response to all
inquiries for information.
GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
1. Receive calls and inquiries and dispense information efficiently and on a
timely basis.
2. Complete all daily record changes and related duties as received.
On a quarterly basis, review in the field all new construction and demolition,
and by January 1,2000, make final review of said construction and
demolition.
4. Prepare forms and get signatures for all new homestead and military credits
by July 1,2000.
5. Remove all homestead and military credits from the permanent file for those
who are no longer eligible to receive the credit by July 1,2000.
6. Prepare and get signatures on all other new annual forms, making sure they
are in compliance with all laws and rules, by their statutory dates.
7. Receive and review tentative equalization orders from the State Department
of Revenue & Finance in August, 1999.
8. Receive final equalization orders by October 1, 1999.
Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review Special Session from
October 15 to October 25, 1999 and coordinate the Board of Review Special
Session from October 15 to November 15, 1999.
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GENERAL DIVISION OBJECTIVES CONT'D.
10. Send out assessment rolls for new construction by April 1,2000.
11. Accept formal written protests for the Board of Review from April 16 to
May 5, 2000 and coordinate the Board of Review meeting during May 2000.
12. Hold preliminary meetings and public hearings to adopt the annual budget
by March 15, 2000.
13. Prepare and submit annual abstract by July 1,2000.
14. Prepare and distribute to Conference Board members the annual report by
December 31, 1999.
NEW DIVISION OBJECTIVES:
Review sales as they occur for all classes of property so we may complete our
biennial reassessment for 2001, making sure our values stay at the mandated
level.
2. Continue to use the appraisal system to review assessments and sales by
neighborhoods and other criteria to be established during the studies.
Work with the Johnson County Assessor and Auditor to develop our new
computer generated mapping system. Look into the use of a G.f.S. system
which would utilize these maps.
Continue a program to review all of the quality grades on residential property
to enhance our equity, along with physical inspections of properties whose
sales fall outside certain parameters.
Coordinate the ongoing mass re-appraisal by Vanguard Appraisals. The
commercial values are to be done for January 2000 and the residential for
January 2001.
6. Review the work being done by our re-appraisal firm, Vanguard Appraisals.
7. Look into being able to provide electronic or fax copies of property record
cards.
Mail to owners, the new commercial and industrial values set by Vanguard
Appraisal and coordinate their informal review with property owners, all
before April 1,2000.
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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:
The median sales ratio (median) is the middle sales ratio and a measure of
the percent of our assessment to the actual sales prices. The coefficient of
dispersion (C.O.D.) is a measure of assessment uniformity based on the
degree to which individual sales ratios vary from the median sales ratio. The
goal of the Iowa City Assessor is to keep this C.O.D. below 10. A C.O.D. of 10
is considered excellent and was attained in 1997 by only 7 of the 108
assessing jurisdictions in Iowa. The following fable shows the median, C.O.D.,
and the number of deed sales for Iowa City residential property since the
assessments went to the 100% level in 1975.
YEAR MEDIAN C.O.D # OF SALES
Assessment Year
1975 87.10 10.36 682
1976 76.30 11.38 681
1977 65.10 12.10 840
Assessment Year
State Orders
1978 74.70 9.83 639
1979 91.80 9.40 551
1980 87.85 8.69 394
Assessment Year
1981 88.90 8.74 393
1982 87.30 9.38 299
Assessment Year
1983 94.00 7.19 544
1984 92.80 8.03 451
Assessment Year
1985 96.15 8.27 448
1986 95.30 9.02 513
Assessment Year
1987 94.90 9.26 522
1988 93.60 9.34 555
Assessment Year
1989 91.80 9.80 538
1990 87.05 9.75 608
Assessment Year
1991 90.40 8.49 659
1992 85.00 9.88 688
Assessment Year
1993 90.80 8.57 651
1994 84.10 9.59 627
Assessment Year
1995 91.20 8.48 595
1996 91.20 9.59 636
Assessment Year
1997 93.45 8.71 658
'1998 91.19 8.87 558
*Data Based on First 11 Months only
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MEDIAN SALES RATIOS BY QUARTERS
YEAR BY QUARTER
MEDIAN RATIO STUDY
This graph best illustrates the changing market we have experienced in Iowa
City. The median ratio for each quarter is found by calculating the assessed
value to selling price ratio for each sale, sorting those ratios in ascending order,
and identifying the middle ratio. There has been a definite trend downward in
the quaderly ratios since 1985, with a large drop beginning in late 1989. This
trend has nearly leveled off during the last 3 years. This downward trend would
have been much worse if not for the increase ~n residential assessed value in
1989, 1991,1993, 1995 and 1997 which averaged over 5% in 1989, nearly 10% in
1991, over 12% in 1993, over 15% in 1995, and over 6% in 1997. Since our assessed
values have not declined in the time period, the trend is measuring the increase
in selling prices of properties.
The Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance requires that the assessed value
be adjusted January 1, 1999 to within 5% of full value. The chad indicates the
need for changing values next year. Since this will be an equalization year, if we
failed to change values accordingly, we would be subject to a raise through
state equalization orders.
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The following statistics are for residential sales, and below are tables of the ranking
of Iowa City in comparison to the other 107 assessing iurisclictions in Iowa. For
brevity, only the top 10 are shown. Data is for 1997 sales which is the last
complete year available.
These tables show that Iowa City is still one of only a few jurisdictions in Iowa with
a C.O.D. of less than 10. The average sale price of a home in Iowa City is the
highest in Iowa for 1997. Iowa City also has a large number of sales as could be
expected by it's size and mobile population.
SORTED BY COD
NO JURISDICTION MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD C O D REGR INDEX
1 AMES CITY 96.64 96.70 96.91 7.45 99.72
2 JOHNSON 95.58 96.65 95.38 8.33 100.20
3 IOWA CITY 93.88 93.45 92.78 8.71 101.18
4 SCOTT 93.48 93.40 93.85 9.07 99.60
5 LINN 100.09 99.90 99.94 9.23 100.15
6 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 97.89 97.70 97.83 9.91 100.06
7 MARSHALLTOWN CITY 95.63 95.60 95.68 9.98 99.94
8 HENRY 94.07 93.95 92.96 11.04 101.19
9 JACKSON 101.46 101.50 99.42 11.11 102.05
10 DUBUQUE 98.49 96.30 97.09 11.41 101.44
SORTED BY AVERAGE SALE PRICE
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE
1 IOWA CITY 658 81,117,152 123.
2 SCOTT 713 86,664,744 121.
3 AMES CITY 485 57,344,530 118.
4 DALLAS 495 55,031,314 111
5 JOHNSON 374 41,072,024 109.
6 POLK 5297 564,141,631 106
7 LINN 598 60,731,896 101.
8 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 1719 171,847,959 99.
9 DUBUQUE CITY 628 56,992,598 90.
10 WARREN 365 32,883,282 90
278
549
236
174
818
502
558
970
753
091
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SORTED BY NUMBER OF SALES
NO JURISDIGTION NO SALE8 TOTAL PRIGE AVG PRIGE
1 POLK 5297 564,141,631 106,502
2 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 1719 171,847,959 99,970
3 BLACK HAWK 1399 99,281,945 70,966
4 DAVENPORT CITY 1312 100,858,260 76,874
5 SIOUX CITY 989 77,675,473 78,539
6 POTTAWATTAMIE 845 57,706,889 68,292
7 SCOTT 713 86,664,744 121,549
8 IOWA CITY 658 81,117,152 123,278
9 DUBUQUE CITY 628 56,992,598 90,753
10 LINN 598 60,731,896 101,558
The regression index is an indicator of the degree to which high value properties are over
or under assessed in relationship to low value properties. An index of ] 00.00 indicates no
difference in assessments of high value properties in comparison to low value properties
based upon that year's sales. An index over 100 indicates that high value properties are
under assessed in relation to low value properties. As you can see in the following table,
Iowa City's regression index is still close to the ideal 100.00 level. Again, for brevity, only
the top 25 are shown.
SORTED BY REGRESSION INDEX
NO JURISDICTION MEAN MEDIAN WGHTD C O D REGR INDEX
1 DALLAS 96.67 97.10 100.77 15.41 95.93
2 BREMER 93.68 92,10 95.12 14.65 98.48
3 MONTGOMERY 91.46 94.50 92.42 20.97 98.96
4 SCOTT 93.48 93.40 93.85 9.07 99.60
5 AMES CITY 96.64 96.70 96.91 7.45 99.72
6 MARSHALLTOWN CITY 95.63 95.60 95.68 9.98 99.94
7 STORY 88.65 88.80 88.67 11,71 99.97
8 ADAIR 89.90 90.15 89.86 13.66 100.04
9 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 97.89 97,70 97.83 9.91 100.06
10 WINNESHIEK 87.39 89.15 87.33 12.97 100.06
11 LINN 100.09 99.90 99.94 9.23 100.15
12 JOHNSON 95.58 96.65 95.38 8.33 100.20
13 WASHINGTON 88.91 86.80 88.69 14.82 100,24
14 MARION 93.64 92.50 93.22 13.74 100.45
15 IOWA 100.59 99.40 100.09 18.26 100.49
16 TAYLOR 105.78 105.50 105.25 18.87 100.50
17 WARREN 96.90 97.80 96.07 13.85 100.86
18 CEDAR 95.49 94.70 94.45 12.02 101.10
19 IOWA CITY 93.88 93.45 92.78 8.71 101.18
20 HENRY 94,07 93.95 92.96 11.04 101.19
21 PLYMOUTH 97.19 96.40 96.03 12.54 101.20
22 UNION 95.74 97.20 94.39 15.86 101.43
23 DUBUQUE 98.49 96.30 97.09 11.41 101.44
24 DELAWARE 97.11 93.20 95.69 15.51 101.48
25 POLK 96.50 95.20 95.08 11.74 101.49
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The table below shows the top 10 jurisdictions for commercial sales. The commercial
C.O.D.'s vary from under 1 to over 174 with a median of over 29 for all of Iowa, while the
residential C.O.D.'s vary from 7 to 33 with a median of just under 20 for all of Iowa. Also
shown are the top 5 jurisdictions which had at least 10 commercial sales. This data is a
little more significant since a few sales can skew the statistics in both directions.
COMMERCIAL SALES SORTED BY C O D
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE MEDIAN C O D
1 AUDUBON 2 16,000 8,000 138.05 1.19
2 CLARKE 2 80,000 40,000 89.45 6.53
3 DAVIS 6 165,500 27,583 102.15 10.08
4 CLINTON 5 1,021,500 204,300 90.20 11.26
5 ADAIR 6 259,000 43,167 91.90 11.56
6 IOWA CITY 21 8,462,984 402,999 87.80 11.57
7 WORTH 3 91,500 30,500 90.70 11.60
8 ALLAMAKEE 4 186,500 46,625 99.80 12.49
9 DUBUQUE 7 843,329 120,476 100.00 13.65
10 WINNEBAGO 6 366,500 61,083 111.75 13.98
MINIMUM 10 COMMERCIAL SALES SORTED BY C O D
NO JURISDICTION NO SALES TOTAL PRICE AVG PRICE MEDIAN C O D
1 IOWA CITY 21 8,462,984 402,999 87.80 11.57
2 AMES CITY 19 4,345,240 228,697 92.90 14.83
3 MARSHALLTOWN CIT'f 12 1,622,335 135,195 90.70 14.93
4 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY 44 9,654,920 219,430 98.10 16.81
5 JASPER 11 1,448,500 131,682 94.60 17.72
The following is a tabulation of the commercial properties for the same period as
described at the top of Page 17. Because of the small number of sales, one or two
bad sales can greatly influence the performance measurements, therefore creating
more fluctuation in the measurements. See data above to illustrate this and
to show Iowa City's standing.
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YEAR MEDIAN C.O.D. # OFSALES
1975 84.30 19.75 14
1976 72.30 13.19 18
1977 62.90 28.20 27
1978 84.60 13.49 12
1979 78.00 16.66 15
1980 80.85 22.69 12
1981 87.55 10.07 14
1982 78.00 10.25 8
1983 87.85 10.58 26
1984 76.80 18.30 13
1985 82.00 12.63 16
1986 98.20 14.21 15
1987 87.65 17.27 16
1988 95.40 19.77 20
1989 94.40 13.81 13
1990 89.60 19.53 13
1991 87.85 8.38 8
1992 89.90 14.86 21
1993 90.35 14.24 26
1994 87.90 12.44 24
1995 90.10 12.76 22
1996 89.50 15.78 24
1997 87.80 11.57 21
* 1998 86.07 13.35 23
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
Assessment Year
* Data Based on First 11 Months Only
DIVISION ANALYSIS:
While the program division statement is on the fiscal year, the remainder of
the annual report is based on the assessment year which is the calendar year.
The annual report has more meaning when based on the assessment year,
since the state equalization orders come in a different fiscal year than the
biennial reappraisal which the orders are to equalize.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 21, 1999
City Council
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Department of Planning & Community Development~-//~
Benton Street reconstruction project
At your January 25 work session you will meet between 6:30 and 7:00 p,m. with representatives
of the Benton Street neighborhood to discuss the proposed Benton Street reconstruction
project. In the interest of preserving as much of the meeting time as possible for discussion with
the neighborhood, I will not plan on making a presentation. I will of course be present to hear
the discussion and answer any questions.
On December 10 I met with Benton Street neighborhood representatives at Roosevelt School.
The meeting was politely described in the newspaper as "contentious." I believe it is accurate to
say that many individuals at the meeting felt strongly there should not be consideration of any
reconstruction alternative except a two-lane cross section.
At the neighborhood meeting there were a couple of issues I was asked to clarify before our
meeting on the 25th,
Reduction in property values from street widening. To better clarify the impact on adjacent
property values of a potential reconstruction to three or four lanes, I asked for the opinions of
two local realtors and a local appraiser. All three shared the opinion that if there are two
identical houses, one on a local street and one on an arterial street, the house on the arterial will
have a lower property value regardless of the number of lanes on the street. The first realtor I
spoke with felt that there is a property value tradeoff between and congestion and the number of
lanes on the street. In other words, a congested two-lane street might have a similar impact on
property value as a multi-lane street without congestion. He thought homes located on arterial
streets with alleys were more valuable than those without an alley, since with an alley driveway
access does not need to be directly onto the arterial street.
Realtor #2 said she felt like a multi-lane arterial would be perceived less favorably than a two-
lane arterial by a potential homebuyer, but that these negative impacts could be moderated by
beautification of the corridor with right-of-way trees and landscaping. The appraiser I spoke with
said he felt widening a street would not in itself decrease property values; that the value of
residential property is much more complicated, involving factors such as appearance and
condition of the neighborhood, zoning of the neighborhood, and zoning adjacent to the
neighborhood.
Single-family versus multi-family dwelling units. There was much discussion at the
neighborhood meeting about the conversion of single-family, owner-occupied homes to rental or
multi-family dwellings. Several persons present stated they owned rental units in the
neighborhood. The existing mix of single-family and multi-family dwellings on Benton Street in
Benton Street Reconstruction Project
January 21, 1999
Page 2
the area of our proposed reconstruction is 56 single-family or duplex units, and 443 multi-family
(apadment or condo) units. Of the 56 single family/duplex units, 21 are rental units.
Desire for traffic calming. There was frustration expressed by neighborhood representatives
that City staff is unwilling to advocate traffic calming measures on Benton Street, similar to the
all-way stop signs on Kirkwood Avenue. I have explained to the neighborhood that our traffic
calming policy approved by the City Council does not allow traffic calming on arterial streets, the
intent being to focus traffic volume on arterial streets and off of interior neighborhood streets. I
have explained that the stop signs on Kirkwood Avenue were erected at the direction of a
previous City Council, and we feel they have contributed to cut-through traffic on adjacent local
streets.
Pavement width. Mayor Lehman asked me to provide a summary of how much wider the street
pavement would be with a three-lane reconstruction versus a two-lane reconstruction. The
current two-lane street varies from 25 feet to 31 feet in width. Our design standard for a two-
lane arterial street is 31 feet wide. A three-lane arterial street would be 37 feet wide.
I have also attached the November 10 memo from Rick Fosse and me which you have already
received. This provides a summary of the issues with the Benton Street reconstruction. If there
is a desire to push this project back in the CIP, we can also discuss those options at your
meeting on the 25th.
I will be present at your January 25 meeting to answer any questions.
Attachment
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
Rick Fosse
Marcia Klingaman
jccogtp/mern/bentonst .doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 10, 1998
City Council
Jeff Davidson, Asst. Director, Department of Planning & Community Development
Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Reconstruction of Benton Street between Orchard Street and Sunset Street
The Benton Street reconstruction project between Orehard Street and Sunset Street is currently
programmed for construction season 2000. In 1999 we will get the project designed and ready
for a letting eady in 2000. We have conducted two pre-design meetings with residents in the
area and the neighborhood group has also met without City staff present.
In our meetings with the neighborhood we have indicated that the reconstruction of Benton
Street in this area at this time is needed because of the poor condition of the pavement and the
need to upgrade utilities in the area. It is simply more practical to replace the pavement than to
continue spending money to repair it. We receive many complaints about the poor dde and poor
drainage on Benton Street in this area. Inadequate sidewalks are also a concern, especially with
Roosevelt Elementary School in the area. All of these elements will be improved with the
proposed reconstruction project. When undertaking a reconstruction of this magnitude, we must
attempt to design it to accommodate the publids demand for its use.
We have continued to emphasize to the neighborhood group that at this point in the pre-design
process, all of the possible design elements are wide open for discussion. This includes the
number of lanes on the street, how wide sidewalks are and where they are located, where
planrings are located, and whether or not we have bike lanes. We have indicated to the
neighborhood group that the City has two overall priorities for the project:
1. To improve the aesthetics and pedestrian accessibility of the neighborhood.
2. To accommodate Benton Street's function in the arterial street system.
As is usually the case with arterial street improvement projects, these two priorities are seen by
the neighborhood as being in conflict with each other. Many individuals in the neighborhood
perceive there to be a single issue with this project: the number of lanes on Benton Street. We
have tried to emphasize that the other design elements of the project are also important with
respect to how the new street fits into the neighborhood. However, neighborhood
representatives have indicated a need to have the number of lanes question answered by the
City Council before they can really concentrate on working with us on the remaining design
issues.
Background
Benton Street is a well-established arterial in the City's street network. Arterial streets have the
principal function of providing community-wide traffic circulation. However, arterials must also
exist as elements of residential neighborhoods, and this produces ongoing conflict throughout
our community. What the City Council must balance in your decision making is the need for
community-wide traffic circulation as well as the impact on residences that exist along the street.
We believe a successful solution can be reached, as occurred w~th the recent blelrose Avenue
and First Avenue reconstrucbon projects.
There are many issues associated with 'this project that must be considered in your decision. In
an area such as Benton Street where an elementary school is present, the safety of school
children is a high priority. No matter what you may hear, there is no design of an arterial street
that can ensure the safety of school children. We have elementary schools located on arterial
streets throughout the community where children are able to walk and bicycle to school safely.
This is not because of the design of the street, but because of the partnership between the City,
the school administration, and parents in making sure children are taught how to safely travel
between their homes and school. It is through the efforts of all involved in this partnership that
we will continue to maintain the safety of all school children. We feel the pedestrian components
of the recent Melrose Avenue and First Avenue reconstruction projects have enhanced the
ability of school children to walk and bicycle to school safely.
We will not attempt to address in this memo the multitude of issues which have been raised in
our discussions with the neighborhood group. We can discuss any issue in as much detail as
you would like at a future work session. If the desire is to focus on the issue of the number of
travel lanes that the new street will have, then we have attached a couple of items to help you
with your discussion.
The first is a map and table put together by JCCOG which shows existing traffic volumes and
speeds on Benton Street, and gives some perspective on how Benton Street fits into the west
side arterial street system. As you can see, Benton is the least used of the three east-west
arterials; Melrose Avenue, Benton Street, and Iowa Highway 1~ Highway I carries by far the
highest volume of the three. Benton Street carries 21% of the total east-west traffic for the three
arterial streets. Benton Street will remain the least significant of the three west side east-west
arterials, since Benton Street does not continue into the county west of Mormon Trek Boulevard
as do Melrose and Highway 1.
You will also note the 32 mph 85th percentlie speed on Benton Street near Miller Avenue. This is
not an unusual arterial street traffic speed, but it is 12 mph higher than the posted school zone
speed limit that is in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a concem
of residents in the area.
Traffic Volume
Similar to over 95% of the arterial streets in our community, Benton Street traffic volume has
been increasing for several years. This is of no surprise with our population growth, and vehicle
miles of travel have been growing at an even faster rate than population. With all of our artedal
street reconstruction projects we improve facilities for alternative transportation modes which
can reduce motor vehicle travel, such as transit, bicycle, and walking. Nevertheless, there is no
current trend to lead us to project anything but an increase in traffic volume on Benton Street as
growth continues in Iowa City.
The current traffic volumes on Benton Street (8,400-14,000 vehicles per day) are not
accommodated by the existing two-lane street without congestion. This is most obvious during
peak traffic periods when a left turning vehicle must yield to oncoming traffic, and effectively
shuts down the street in that direction until the turn can be completed. The two-lane
configuration is also a problem on the portion of Benton Street that is a transit route when buses
stop to let people on or off. The addition of a continuous left turn lane throughout the corridor
would improve the situation and increase overall street capacity from approximately 7,000
vehicles per day to approximately 12,000 vehicles per day. A four-lane street would increase
capacity to approximately 19,000 vehicles per day. This significant increase in capacity between
a three-lane street and a four-lane street is due to the inside lanes of a four-lane street being
available for through traffic when they are not being used for turning movements.
]'he ~ssue ol; accident rates on three-lane streets versus four-lane streets was raised during the
Melrose Avenue reconstruction project, and we feel is largely misunderstood. A three-lane
street has a lower incidence of rear end collisions than a four-lane street, since turning
movements on a three-lane street are removed from the through traffic stream. This would also
occur on a five-lane street. This should not be taken as an indication that four-lane streets are
inherently unsafe; it simply indicates a lower probability of one type of traffic accident. There are
other types of traffic accidents that do not have a lower probability on a three-lane street than on
a four-lane street.
Recommendation
To focus your decision-making we believe you should throw out the alternatives of a two-lane
street and a five-lane street, and concentrate on the three-lane and four-lane alternatives. We
do not believe it is prudent to construct a two-lane street that is well below the capacity needed
for existing traffic volume. A five-lane street is inappropriate due to the character of the adjacent
residential neighborhood.
Your second attachment shows that either a three-lane or four-lane street can probably be
accommodated within the existing right-of-way that the City owns along Benton Street. This
right-of-way is 65 feet wide east of Roosevelt School, and 66 feet wide west of Roosevelt
School. A three-lane street would be 37 feet wide, and a four-lane street 45 feet wide. For
comparison, the recently constructed Melrose Avenue east of University Heights is 48 feet wide.
Sidewalks will be significantly improved with either the three-lane or four-lane alternatives.
Because of the constrained right-of-way (65-66 feet compared to our standard 85-100 feet) we
do not recommend bike lanes. Bicyclists not comfortable traveling in the arterial street traffic
stream can be accommodated on the wider sidewalk that will be located on the north side of the
street.
We have found in our discussions with neighborhood residents that there is varying tolerance to
living on arterial streets. Many residents accept the associated traffic issues 'that come with
living on an arterial; others are resistant to what they see as outside traffic affecting their
neighborhood. We do not believe that the traffic characteristics associated with of living on
Benton Street will change significantly with or without the proposed reconstruction project. The
ease of getting out of one's driveway, the absence of on-street parking, and the level of traffic
noise will never be as favorable on Benton Street as it is on adjacent local streets. Within these
constraints we must attempt through our design to maximize the neighborhood's comfort with
the arterial. We will proceed to do this once you have resolved the issue of the number of lanes
for the Benton Street reconstruction project.
jccogtpVnern~benton.doc
Benton Street & Environs
Traffic Counts and Traffic Speeds
· All counts coml01eted in 1997 or 1998
N
I
Benton/Greenwood: 9 Crashe~ 1994-1996
Crash Rate of 0.80 crashes per mile enteetng vehicles
Benton/Mler 14 Crashes 1994.1996
Crash Rate of 1.02 crashes per nilion entering vehicles
Not to Scale
Myrtle Ave
25.829 Hwy 1
· ,u
O
~US6~
Arterial Street Capacities'
Average Daily Traffic at Level of Service
Access Condition
Number of I, am Minimal Light (Res.) Moderate (mix Zoning)
2 Lanes Undivided iwl~ Turn Lanes 8,000 7,000. 6,000
WI Lelt Tum Lanes 11,000 10,000 8,000
4 Lanes Undivided IWIout Turn Lanes 20,000 19,000 18,000
WI Lelt Tum Lanes 24,000 23,000 22,000
4 Lanes Divided iwl.Tum Lanes 24,000 23,000 22,000
WI Left Turn Lanes 28,000 27,000 26,000
WI Lee &Right Turn Lanes 30,000 29,000 28,000
6 Lanes Divided IW/out Tum Lanes 36,000 35,000 34,000
WI Lair Turn Lanes 40,000 39,000 38,000
WI Left &Right Turn Lanes 42,000 41,000 40,000
Oneway Pair IWIout Turn Lanes 16,000 15,000 14,000
'Taken trom JCCOG A~eftal Street Plan
Levi of Service 'C' is a moderate delay level and the design goal for new streets. Worse setrace levis result in unacceptable delays for motorists
BNTN_OGM.XLS ,Jollnson County Council of Covemmentl 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Heavy
5.OO0
7,000
17,000
21,000
21,000
27,000
37.000
3g o000
13,000
BENTON STREET DESIGN CONCEPT OPTIONS
Features
Number of Traffic Lanes
Lane Widths
Total Roadway Width (back to back of curbs)
Parkway Width (distance
between sidewalk & curb)
Sidewalk
Distance between sidewalk &
R.O.W.
Right-of-way
North
South
North
South
North
South
Existing 3 Lane 4 Lane
2 3 4
12' 12' 11'
25'-31' 37' 45'
Varies 4'-8' 6' 4'
Varies 6'-10' 6' Varies 4'-5'
4' 8' 6'
0-4' 4' 4'
Varies 4'-8' 0' 0'
Varies 4'-6' 4' 2'
65' E. of No change No change
Roosevelt/
66' W. of
Roosevelt
jccogtp%bentonsLdoc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
01-22-99
IP3
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 21, 1999
City Council
Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Department of Planning & Community Development
Joe Fowler, Director of Parking and Transit ...~,.....--
Tower Court residential on-street parking permit system
At your December 15, 1998 City Council meeting you withdrew from the consent calendar a
neighborhood-initiated on-street parking prohibition on Tower Court. You directed staff to
investigate establishing a residential parking permit system for Tower Court, intended to
eliminate on-street commuter parking while allowing residents to park on-street during the day.
We met with Police Captain Pat Harney, Traffic Engineering Planner Doug Ripley, and
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Marcia Klingaman to discuss this matter. It is our opinion
that a residential parking permit system can be implemented on Tower Court that would
accomplish the objective of eliminating commuter parking. Implementation of such program
would be administered by the Parking Division and enforced by a community service officer
from the police department. For Tower Court this could be absorbed by existing staff.
However, it is anticipated that if the residential on-street parking permit system is effective on
Tower Court, the City will receive requests from other areas with similar commuter parking
issues. Implementing a larger program in other parts of the City would eventually require the
addition of one community service officer and a vehicle for enforcement, and one parking clerk
to administer the program. Both positions would cost approximately $90,000. These costs could
be partially offset by user fees for the permits, but the majority of funding would require a
commitment from the general fund. A commitment of funding from general tax revenue is
common in programs we have researched in other cities.
If you wish to pursue the residential on-street permit parking system, we propose it be
established with the following structure:
· On-street parking permits would be required and enforced only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
· The costs of the program would be partially offset by permit fees, with funding also required
from the general fund.
On-street parking permits would be offered annually to both single-family residents and
multi-family residents. One permit would be free to each residence, with permits for
additional vehicles requiring a fee. We would need to work out a system of issuing visitor
permits, as well as a mechanism to ensure that permits were not sold to non-residents.
· Permit issuance would require proof of residency.
Residents in the neighborhood under consideration for the residential on-street parking
permit system would need to petition the City, and a majority of neighborhood residents
would be required to approve the program prior to implementation.
TowerCou~
Janua~ 21,1999
Page 2
· A set of user guidelines would be established and steps developed to enforce abuses of the
system.
An additional concern is the likely occurrence of commuters simply parking further out on other
neighborhood streets. Our parking studies have shown commuters will go to relatively remote
locations for free on-street parking, completing their trip by walking, transit, or bicycle. This
could cause a domino effect of residential on-street parking permit requests from
neighborhoods.
We will be at your January 25 work session to discuss a residential on-street parking permit
system for Tower Court, as well as establishing a city-wide program.
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Pat Harney
Doug Ripley
Marcia Klingaman
jccogtp/mem/tower2 .doc
January 20, 1999
Tower Court Resident
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Resident:
In December the City Council deferred implementing the on-street parking prohibition on Tower
Court which was requested by your neighborhood. At the request of some Tower Court
residents, Council directed us to investigate a residential on-street parking permit system for
Tower Court. We have completed our study and will present our findings at the January 25 City
Council work session. This meeting is not an opportunity for public comment, although you are
welcome to attend and hear the discussion. We expect Council to direct us as to how they
would like to proceed. If you wish to comment, contact me or a member of City Council prior to
the meeting.
Attached is a copy of the memo from Jeff Davidson and Joe Fowler to the City Council
regarding this issue. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at
356-5254.
Sincerely,
Doug Ripley
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
Attachment
CC:
City Council
City Manager
Joe Fowler
Jeff Davidson
Im\ltr%drl -19.doc
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009
01-22-99
IP4
:..,CCOG
Date: January 21, 1999
To: Iowa City City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Executive Director
Re: 28E Agreement between the City of Coralville and the City of Iowa City providing
for future annexations and extraterritorial review of subdivision plats
On the agenda of your January 26, 1999 meeting is the proposed agreement between the
City of Coralville and the City of Iowa City providing for future annexations and
extraterritorial review of subdivision plats. This agreement has been prepared consistent
with the discussion at the joint governments meeting in North Liberty on January 13. It
provides for Iowa City to require urban design standards for streets, sidewalks, and
stormwater in the area between County Road W-66 and the Iowa River.
The proposed agreement also provides for preservation of a corridor for the eventual
extension of Oakdale Boulevard between County Road W-66 and Prairie Du Chien Road.
This corridor extension is not part of the existing agreement between Coralville, Iowa City,
and Johnson County for the extension of Oakdale Boulevard between First Avenue
Coralville and County Road W-66. You may recall, however, that we did identify a
preferred alignment for Oakdale Boulevard between County Road W-66 and Prairie Du
Chien Road as part of the planning study for Oakdale Boulevard west of County Road
W-66.
City of Coralville representatives indicated to me at the North Liberty meeting that they
wish to have the Oakdale Boulevard corridor preserved between W-66 and Prairie Du Chien
Road. It is at your discretion whether or not you want to include it in the proposed
agreement; if you wish to delete it you can do so by amendment at your January 26
meeting, and I will forward the agreement to Coralville for execution without this provision.
Bring any questions or comments to the January 25 work session.
CC:
Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Bob Miklo
jccogadm\memos\28eagt .doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 21, 1999
To:
From:
Re:
City Council
Plans and specifications for the Foster Road paving and water facili~ site development
Phase II improvements project
On your February 9 City Council meeting consent calendar will be an item to set a public headng on
plans, specifications, form of contact, and estimated cost of the Foster Road paving and water
facility site development Phase II improvements project. This project will reconstruct Foster Road
from Idyllwild condominiums to the Peninsula property, construct raw and finished water mains,
construct an access road for public works vehicles which will also be used as a bike trail between
Foster Road and the water plant site, and construct water facility site development Phase II
(Peninsula) improvements.
When we discussed this project at one of our capital improvement program meetings last fall, there
was some interest expressed in deleting the access road/bike tail from the project. We believe that
sentiment was based on the notion that the bike trail had been tacked on to the project and was not
really a necessary element of the project. We would like to clarify for you that the access road is an
essential element of the water facility improvements, and we recommend it remain in the plans and
specifications.
The proposed access road/bike tail will be located in a raw and finished water line easement, which
is also a sanitary sewer easement for a portion of the distance. It is important that access for public
works vehicles be provided to the raw and finished water lines. If negotiations with the private
property owner are successful, there will be extensive grading done of the access road in
conjunction with two borrow areas which will be used to acquire dirt for the Foster Road
reconstruction project.
The private property owner from whom we will be acquiring the access road easement has
informally stated his concurrence with the access road/bike trail project, because it is preferable to
him to other alignments across his property. The estimated expense of the access road/bike trail
portion of the project is $175,000, which is slightly less than three percent of the total estimated
project cost of $6.2 million. Because the access road/bike trail would be constructed when the
contractor is already mobilized on the site, it will be less expensive to construct than as a separate
project.
The connection of Foster Road with the water plant site is also an important element of the Iowa
River Corridor Trail. However, we hope this information indicates that it is not the primary motivation
in including it in the Foster Road/water facility site improvements project. We recommend the access
road remain in the plans and specifications as proposed. Let us know if you have any questions.
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Rick Fosse
John Yapp
jccogtp/rnenl/fosterrd .doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
3anuary21, 1999
To:
From:
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Re:
U of I Highway 6 Pedestrian Bridge Update
The University of Iowa is working on preliminary plans for the pedestrian bridge that
will span Highway 6 and the CRANDIC Railroad near the International Center. This
bridge will eliminate a significant hazard that has existed for a number of years at
this location. You will recall that the City sponsored the University in order to obtain
$527,000 in Federal Surface Transportation Program funds.
The University's initial concept for this bridge met with some negative reaction from
the neighborhood as well as some general concerns about the structural system.
Most of the neighborhood's concerns were about the configuration of the large spiral
ramp on the north end needed to comply with ADA standards. In response, the
University and its consultants met with a representative from the neighborhood to
fully understand their concerns. The University then developed 12 new
configurations and 6 new structural options. Iowa City and 3CCOG staff were
invited to participate in the evaluation of the various options. It appears that the
option selected addresses the concerns of the neighborhood and does so in a way
that is visually appropriate for the corridor.
The University plans the following process before proceeding with the final design:
Meet with the neighbors.
Council Work Session presentation of concept.
[] Campus Planning Meeting presentation of concept.
After design is complete, this project will be bid by the 1DOT. Since the City is a
sponsor of the project, the 1DOT considers us to be the contracting authority. This
means that we will need to have a public hearing and approve plans and
specifications, just as we do on our federal aid bridge projects. We will also need to
execute a 28E agreement for the administration of this project.
Cc:
Chuck Schmadeke
Eleanor Dilkes
3eft Davidson
DATE: January 13, 1999
TO:
FROM:
City Council
Connie Champion and Karen Kubby
RE: Aid to Agencies
Our recommendations for Aid to Agencies are attached. The chart gives you a sense of
past funding for each agency, their requests for this year and our recommendations for
FY00.
The City Managers proposed budget incorporated a 2.5 % increase in overall funding for
human service agencies. We felt that 4% was more appropriate without being
extravagant. The last two years increases were 3.9% and 4.3%.
Our strategy was to allocate 2.5 % across the board increases to keep pace with inflation
and then focus the other money on agencies that provides services to youth. After
listening to agency presentations at the hearings and seeing some of the rising numbers of
children in foster care (over 100% increase) and living in at-risk families, we thought this
was a responsive funding strategy.
We recommend that the contingency of $20,000 not be increased, as only $500 was used
in the last fiscal year.
Please call either one of us if you have questions about our recommendations. We hope
to have this as an item for discussion at the January 27 budget meeting.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY00
Recommendations from Karen Kubby and Connie Champion, Council representatives to the United Way/Joint Funding hearings.
AGENCY FY98 actual FY99actual %Increase FY00
FY98-FY99 Request
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Crisis Center
Domestic Violence Intervention
Elderly Services Agency
Emergency Housing Project
Free Medical Clinic
HACAP
ICARE
Mayor's Youth Employment
MECCA
Neighborhood Centers
Rape Victim Advocacy
Red Cross
United Action for Youth
Contingency Fund
34,557 36,000 4.2
35,480 37,254 5.0
47,000 50,000 6.4
56,800 58,500 3.0
8,500 9,000 5.8
5,440 5,700 4.7
6,425 7,625 ~ 18.6
9,600 10,0Q0 4.1
37,080 38,000 2.5
26,000 26,800 3.0
52,000 54,844 5.4
12,500 13,000 4.0
4,740 4,977 5.0
56,500 58,000 2.6
$392,622 $409,700 4.3%
20,420 19,920'
$413,042 $429,620 4.3%
*$500.00 was sent to the Red Cross to assist with emergency services for May and June storms.
1/21/99
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42,000
40 969
60 000
60 255
9 500
5 985
7 850
10 500
45 000
29 400
71 705
13,500
5,226
65,000
$466,890
$466,890
Difference FY99-
FY00
$ %
6,000 1.7
3,715 10.0
10,000 20.0
1,755 3.0
500 5.6
285 5.0
225 3.0
500 5.0
7,000 18.4
2,600 9.7
16,861 30.7
500 3.8
249 5.0
7,000 12.1
$57,190 14.0
$57,190 14.0
Iowa City FY00
~tributes to Recommendation
tal budget $ %
15.7 38,150 6.0
10.0 38,672 4.0
10.1 51,673 3.3
20.2 60,255 3.0
4.0 9,225 2.5
3.0 5,985 5.0
0.3 7,850 3.0
5.8 10,250 2.5
14.0 40,450 6.4
0.9 27,872 4.0
5.0 57,836 5.4
3.0 13,500 3.8
2.0 5,155 3.5
6.4 60,450 4.2
$427~23 4.3%
$19,920 0
$447,243 4.3%
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City Council
City Manager
January 19, 1999
Parks and Recreation Commission - Capital Priorities
Attached is a summary of the Commission's recommendations with respect
to currently capital plan proposal.
CIP Projects in Rank Order
FY2000-2004
by Parks and Recreation Commission
(December 10, 1998)
Rank
Order
1.
2.
3.
4.
6.
7.
8.
8.
10.
11.
12.
12.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25,
26,
*Ties
mgr/cipproj2.doc
Project
IRCT - West Bank - Benton to Sturgis Ferry
Peninsula Park Development
Waterworks Park Development (Phase I & II)
Willow Creek Trail - Mormon Trek to Willow Creek
Drive
Playground Improvement/Enhancement FY00-04
IRCT- Rocky Shore to Peninsula Bridge FY04
Tennis Court Renovation/Lighting FY00
City Park Stage - Riverside Theatre* FY00
Hickory Hill Trail Development* FY02
Court Hill Trail FY01
Willow Creek Trail- Riverside to Highway 1 FY04
Wetherby Park Development* FY00
Willow Creek Trail- Bridge at Napoleon Park* FY04
Park Restroom Replacement FY00-04
Mercer Park Ball Field Lighting FY01
City Park Building/Parking Improvements FY01
Walden Woods Park Development FY00
Scott Park Development/Basin Excavation FY03
Hunter's Run Park Development FY01
Longfellow - Pine Street Pedestrian Trail FY00
Recreation Center Expansion FY04
Skateboard Park FY00
Mesquakie Park Development FY04
Leisure Pool Development FY01
Cemetery Building Renovation FY01
Cemetery Expansion FY00
Current Plan
FY04
FYO0
FYO0 & FY02
FYO0
$
$500,000
713,000
512,000
400,000
400,000
700,000
200,000
120,000
194,000
225,000
600,000
100,000
700,000
160,000
200,000
150,000
75,000
257,000
300,000
250,000
5,000,000
100,000
1,500,000
250,000
50,000
675,000
City of Iowa City_~~_
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 1999
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Budget information - FY2000
Chart #1
The last column shows the outstanding debt as a % of the allowable maximum. Each
City's debt service policy is also shown.
Chart #2
Miscellaneous tax value and rate information. Although not shown, we are aware that
Council Bluffs, Davenport, Sioux City, Dubuque and Waterloo also have significant
gambling revenues for their general funds.
Chart #3
This is a summary document prepared by the City of Ames.
tp3-1 cm.doc
Exhibit of debt service property taxes, city tax rates and debt margins for FY99
for various cities in Iowa, Compiled by City of Iowa City January, 1999
Fiscal
Year
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
Local Debt Debt Levy
Option Service Debt % 100%
Sales Property Service City Levy Assessed
City Tax Taxes Levy Rate Rate of City Levy Valuation
Ames YES 3,911,765 3.31000 9.76000 34% 1,682,010,762
Cedar Falls YES 1,856,630 2.92000 14.49000 20% 983,280,851
Cedar Rapids NO 6,035,240 1.43880 12.32000 12% 5,695,993,193
Clinton YES 1,000,300 1.46151 13.19592 11% 903,935, 176
Council Bluffs YES 4,200,000 3.08557 15.87000 19% 1,361,174,431
Davenport YES 2,479,640 0.99000 13.96012 7% 3,082,383, 167
Des Moines NO 15,878,302 3.51212 16.24935 22% 6,318, 170,278
Dubuque YES 2,287,801 1.59350 11.07000 14% 2,079,099,493
Iowa City NO 3,119,507 1.86800 13.13343 14% 2,371,395,259
Sioux City YES 200,000 0.10672 13.98384 1% 1,874, 123,463
Watedoo YES 7,560,387 5.16000 16.98000 30% 2,023,129,399
West Des Moines NO 4,338,488 2.09000 10.90000 19% 2,783,737,315
Fiscal
Year
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
City
Ames
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Iowa City
Sioux City
Waterloo
West Des Moines
Debt Service Policy
Debt outstanding not to exceed 75% of maximum allowed by state law.
Debt outstanding not to exceed 75% of maximum allowed by state law.
No Policy
Not Available
Goal to keep new issues same as amount retired.
Maintain $0.99 Levy rate, have sales tax, use 60% sales tax for tax relief.
Debt outstanding not to exceed 70% of maximum allowed by state law.
Goal is not to issue new debt, using sales tax and RUT.
Debt Service levy not to exceed 25% of city levy.
Maintain city taxes (total including debt)of $654 per avg. home.
Goal to issue $500,000 to $1 million less than is retired each year.
Goal is not to exceed 50% of debt margin; limit issued debt to $1,000 per capita.
G.O. Debt
Outstanding
30~un-98
34,520,000
29,195,000
191,860,000
NotAvail.
51,110,000
91,585,000
215,395,138
9,630,000
41,675,000
79,530,000
58,441,349
32,992,329
CHART #1
State Debt
Maximum Outstanding
5% of as % of
Assessed Maximum
Valuation Allowable
84,100,538 41%
49,164,043 59%
284,799,660 67%
45,196,759 NotAvail.
68,058,722 75%
154,119,158 59%
315,908,514 68%
103,954,975 9%
118,569,763 35%
93,706,173 85%
101,156,470 58%
139,186,866 24%
G:\\CITY~VOLI\DATA\FINDATA\BRI'ffNEE~Cityval.xls
Exhibit of total property tax rates, 100% residential and total taxable valuation for FY99
for various cities in Iowa, Compiled by City of Iowa City January, 1999
CHART #2
FIscal
Year City Census
I 1996 Ames 48,691
2 1997 Ames 48,691
3 1998 Ames 48,691
4 1999 Ames 48,691
5 1996 Cedar Falls 34,298
6 1997 Cedar Falls 34,298
7 1998 Cedar Falls 34,298
8 1999 Cedar Falls 34,298
9 1996 Cedar Rapids 108,772
10 1997 Cedar Rapids 108,772
11 1998 Cedar Rapids 108,772
12 1999 Cedar Rapids 108,772
13 1996 Clinton 29,201
14 1997 Clinton 29,201
15 1998 Clinton 29,201
16 1999 Clinton 29,201
17 1996 Council Bluffs 54,315
18 1997 Council Bluffs 54,315
19 1998 Coundl Bluffs 54,315
20 1999 Council Bluffs 54,315
21 1996 Davenport 95,333
22 1997 Davenport 95,333
23 1998 Davenport 95,333
24 1999 Davenport 95,333
25 1996 Des Moines 193,187
26 1997 Des Moines 193,187
27 1998 Des Moines 193,187
28 1999 Des Moines 193,187
29 1996 Dubuque 59,084
30 1997 Dubuque 59,084
31 1998 Dubuque 59,084
32 1999 Dubuque 59,084
33 1996 Iowa City 59,738
34 1997 Iowa City 59,738
35 1998 Iowa City 59,738
36 1999 Iowa City 59,738
37 1996 Sioux City 80,505
38 1997 Sioux City 80,505
39 1998 Sioux City 80,505
40 1999 Sioux City 80,505
Tax Rate per $1,000
City School County Other Total
10.23 14.62 6.48 0.49 31.82
10.19 13.87 6.41 0.51 30.98
10.19 13.46 6.05 0.47 30.17
9.76 13.66 6.11 0.51 30.04
13.61 14.66 9.17 0.93 38.37
14.91 15.53 8.59 0.56 39.59
14.91 14.54 8.23 1.29 38.97
14.49 14.24 7.41 1.24 37.38
12.10 13.41 6.14 0.89 32.54
12.07 12.83 5.95 0.86 31.71
12.07 12.50 5.62 0.93 31.12
12.32 12.49 5.38 0.83 31.02
12.77 16.26 6.69 0.93 36.65
12.78 14.93 5.86 1.05 34.62
13.13 14.86 5.65 1.12 34.76
13.20 16.00 5.22 0.98 35.39
16.51 16.56 5.58 1.29 39.94
16.51 18.48 5.81 1.06 41.87
16.49 15.56 5.11 1.10 38.26
15.87 15.27 4.90 1.18 37.22
13.95 16.65 4.42 0.85 35.88
13.96 15.34 4.33 0.52 34.53
13.96 15.19 4.19 0.97 34.32
13.96 15.27 3,91 0.90 34.05
16.11 16.37 9.44 0.96 42.88
16.18 15.96 8.90 1,09 42.13
16.94 17.71 8.96 0.84 44.44
16.25 17.05 8.85 0.80 42.96
11.78 13.71 6.13 1.24 32.86
11.38 12.39 5.87 1.21 30.86
11.40 12.04 5.54 1.03 30.01
11.07 11.98 5.52 1.00 29.57
12.99 12.63 5.50 0.90 32.02
12.65 12.13 5.24 0.87 30.89
12.80 12.22 5.12 0.89 31.03
13.13 12.08 5.38 0.94 31.53
15.02 16.73 6.86 0.91 39.53
14.97 14.60 , 6.82 0.90 37.29
15.30 15.22 6.64 1.09 38.25
13.98 14.99 6.12 1.13 36.22
Residential
Valuation 100%
812,756,450
934,821,154
962,621,010
1,080,910,540
604,385,510
620,366, 190
631,376,180
745,103,830
2,506,799,635
2,869,334,354
2,935,317,586
3,246,514,043
410,676,643
418,161,683
444,177,424
467,189,903
749,415,668
871,099,125
972,571,656
1 ~098,450, 140
1,661,531,344
1,637, 169,849
1,861,373,606
2,036,172,915
3,125,085,275
3,564,234,830
3,426,442,785
3,790,566,642
1,034,243,760
1,233,461,481
1,255,015,302
1,397,706,167
1,136,350,300
1,343,692,710
1,381,920,090
1,500,669,280
1,230,084,000
1,243,913,200
1,493,131,376
1,744,072,673
Total Taxable
Valuation
(Include TIF's)
1,099,956,430
1,052,291,139
1,099,956,430
1,183,304,696
602,679,089
560,426,581
573,201,945
635,603,102
3,650,579,621
3,827,301,604
3,989,612,465
4,194,413,616
671,437,988
647,411,412
670,868,354
684,429,087
1,070,884,321
1,080,110,082
1,248,491,597
1,361,174,431
2,167,882,984
2,270,177,350
2,241,315,489
2,440,911,604
4,428,917,712
4,323,834, 190
4,508,123,730
4,548,228,203
1,231,319,392
1,312,152,648
1,346,142,261
1,435,735,886
1,489,023,938
1,576,327,722
1,610,075,202
1,669,854,173
1,570,508,599
1,589,631,445
1,636,085,172
1,874,173,362
Residential
% of Taxable
Valuation
50%
53%
51%
50%
68%
66%
65%
64%
46%
44%
43%
43%
41%
38%
39%
37%
47%
48%
46%
44%
52%
43%
49%
49%
48%
49%
45%
49%
57%
56%
55%
53%
52%
51%
50%
49%
53%
46%
54%
55%
Average Local
Residential Option
Assessed School Sales
Valuation Surtax Tax
1 '!878 6% YES
4,333 6% YES
5,748 6% YES
5,830 6% YES
9,754 0% YES
9:172 0% YES
3,238 0% YES
7,014 0% YES
2,598 0% NO
2,481 0% NO
3.,409 0% NO
1,005 0% NO
4,174 2% YES
4,862 2% YES
7.,232 2% YES
2% YES
5,898 0% YES
2,378 0% YES
8',150 0% YES
5..,097 0% YES
B,709 0% YES
8;650 0% YES
$,086 0% YES
$',510 0% YES
3,816 0% NO
1,192 0% NO
1,600 0% NO
7,891 0% NO
1,050 0% YES
1,000 0% YES
1,818 0% YES
~,.000 0% YES
1,654 5% NO
1,663 5% NO
3.,076 5% NO
>-!173 5% NO
1,198 2%, YES
1,512 2%' YES
1,759 2% YES
->,669 2% YES
104
105
116
107
61
61
104
106
1
G:~CiTY~VOLI~DATA~FINDATA~BRITTNEE~Cit~ral.xIs
Exhibit of total property tax rates, 100% residential and total taxable valuation for FY99
for various cities in Iowa, Compiled by City of Iowa City January, 1999
CHART #2
Fiscal
Year City Census
41 1996 Waterloo 66,467
42 1997 Waterloo 66,467
43 1998 Waterloo 66,467
44 1999 Waterloo 66,467
45 1996 West Des Moines 31,702
46 1997 West Des Moines 39,562
47 1998 West Des Moines 39,562
48 1999 West Des Moines 39,562
Tax Rate per $1,000
= Residential Valuation
CIty School County Other Total Valuation 100% (Include TIF's)
18.58 15.67 . 8.29 0.97 43.51
18.55 15.03 8.59 1.18 43.35
18.50 15.41 8.77 0.76 43.44
16.98 15.40 7.41 1.23 41.02
10.90 13.60 9.68 0.49 34.67
10.90 13.54 9.23 0.51 34.18
10.90 13.58 9.12 0.47 34.07
10.90 13.66 9.29 0.51 34.36
49 1996 *** Residential rollback percentage ***
50 1997 *** Residential rollback percentage ***
51 1998 *** Residential rollback percentage ***
52 1999 *** Residential rollback percentage ***
Average Local
Total Taxable Residential Residential Option
% of Taxable Assessed School Sales
Valuation Valuation Surtax Tax
982,334,250 1,336,626,604
992,477, 150 1,280,250,934
1,002,951,540 1,361 ]08,466
1,219,856,427 1,476,905,994
1,064,207,428 1,608,414,900
1,265,326,380 1,760,804,021
1,323,114,430 1,866,794,037
1,474,914,256 1,958,760,199
67.5074%
59.3180%
58.8284%
54.9090%
46, 150 0% YES
.46,650 0% YES
47,150 0% YES
~,~;,~ 0% YES
!94,549 0% NO
118,299 0% NO
! 18,327 0% NO
23,100 0% NO
50%
46%
43%
45%
45%
43%
42%
44%
G:\%CITY~VOL1%DATA\FINDATA%BRITTNEE~Cityval.xls
COMPARISON OF CITY PROPERTY TAX VALUATIONS AND TOTAL LEVIES
VALUATION BASED ON JANUARY 1, 1997
CITY TAX LEVIES TO BE COLLECTED FISCAL YEAR 1998/99
CHART #3
CITY CENSUS RANK
Waterloo * 66,467 5
Des Moines 193,187 1
Council Bluffs* 54,315 8
Cedar Falls* 34,298 10
Sioux City* 80,505 4
Davenport* 95,333 3
Iowa City 59,333 6
Cedar Rapids 108,780 2
Dubuque* 57,546 7
West Des Moines 32,007 11
Ames* 48,691 9
Average
Excluding Ames
*Cities with local option tax
mgr\proptax3.doc
TAX BURDEN PER CAPITA
VALUATION GENERAL TOTAL % CHANGE % CHANGE
EXCLUDING LEVY PER CITY TAX LEVY GENERAL TOTAL VALUATION TOTAL LEVY
TIF $1,000 LEVY/$1,000 RANK LEVY LEVY PRIOR YEAR PRIOR YEAR
1,437,756,403 8.10 16.98 1 175.21 367.30 7.73% -8.22%
4,365,733,362 8.10 16.95 2 183.05 383.04 0.65% 4.31%
1,300,697,249 8.10 15.87 3 198.97 380.04 9.48% -3.76%
627,205,551 8.10 14.49 4 145.76 260.75 9.18% -2.82%
1,598,793,325 8.10 13.98 5 160.86 277.64 10.37% -8.63%
2,427,826,964 8.10 13.96 6 206.28 355.52 9.00% 0.00%
1,651,793,036 8.10 13.13 7 223.97 363.05 3.65% 2.58%
3,981,829,475 8.10 12.32 8 296.50 450.97 4.42% 2.07%
1,376,065,020 8.10 11.07 9 193.69 264.71 4.30% -2.89%
1,802, 134, 173 7.40 10.90 10 416.65 613.72 2.80% 0.00%
1,177,188,821 5.69 9.76 11 137.57 235.96 7.37% -4.22%
8.03 13,97 219.59 371.67
City of Ames prepared this survey for
FY99 - our current budget year.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 21, 1999
City Council
City Manager
Changing Red Incandescent Traffic Light Bulbs to LED
This summer we will embark on one of the most cost-effective energy savings program funded
by the Energy Savings Payback Fund (ESPF). Department of Public Works crews during normal
maintenance and traffic signal repair will replace 165-watt incandescent stop lights with energy
efficient 15-watt LED (Light Emitting Diode) stop lights. Annual energy savings of the 596 bulbs
replaced will be $37,904. The cost of the 596 LED lights is $73,904 which will be budgeted from
the ESPF. The net savings (Total Savings - Bulb Cost) to the City over the projected seven
year average life of the LED is $179,231, which equates to reducing the City's traffic signal
operating expenses by $25,604 per year.
jw/mem/sa-bulb.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
01-22-99
IPll
Date: January 22, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 11, 1999, 6:30 PM in Council Chambers
Council:
Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry ,Vanderhoef.
Staff: Arkins, Helling, Karr, Dilkes, Franklin, O'Neil, Boothroy, Mitchell, Hennes,
Trueblood, Moran.
Tapes:
Reel 99-4, Side 2; Reel 99-5, all; Reel 99-6, all.
REVIEW ZONING MATTERS
Reel 99-4, Side 2
Planning and Community Development Director Franklin presented the following Planning and
Zoning items for discussion:
MOTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 26 ON AN ORDINANCE
CONDITIONALLY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF APPROXIMATELY
61.8 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF WHISPERING MEADOWS DRIVE FROM
MEDIUM DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO FACTORY BUILT
HOUSING RESIDENTIAL (RFBH - 59.25 ACRES) AND LOW DENSITY MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RM-12- 2.55 ACRES). (SADDLEBROOK/REZ98-0011 )
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 2 SOUTH LINN STREET AS
AN IOWA CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK. (HARMON BLDG).
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.2 ACRES LOCATED AT 703 BENTON COURT FROM MEDIUM
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) TO HIGH DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (RM-44). (OAKNOLL/REZ98-0016)
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF
21.26 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NAPLES AVENUE FROM
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (C1-1) TO SENSITIVE AREAS OVERLAY ZONE-
INTENSIVE COMMERCIAL (MAXWELL/OSA-CI-1).
City Attorney Dilkes and Planning and Zoning Commission Member Dean Shannon
provided additional information.
ORDINANCE TO VACATE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED EAST OF NORTH
MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE-MANN SCHOOL. (VAC98-0006)
(SECOND CONSIDERATION)
Staff recommended expedited action. In response to Vanderhoef, Franklin and Atkins
stated they will prepare information on drainage issues.
Council Work Session
January 11, 1999
Page 2
RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVII. A 30.85
ACRE, 2-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH TWO OUTLOTS LOCATED ON
WELLINGTON DRIVE. (SUB98-0029)
City Clerk Karr noted the agenda should read Village Green, Part XVI (not XVII).
REVIEW AGENDA ITEMS
Reel 99-5, Side 1
(Agenda #4e(2) - Foster Road Paving & Water Facility Site Development) City Manager
Atkins and City Clerk Karr requested that Council delete Agenda Item #4e(2) from the
Consent Calendar.
(Agenda #7 - Park Maintenance Building in Napoleon Park.) City Manager Atkins
requested that Council defer Agenda Item #7.
(Agenda #23-Consider a resolution adopting the sales tax policy.) City Manager Arkins
stated he made minor changes to the sales tax policy by correcting a redundancy in item
3, and will present that at Council's formal meeting.
(Agenda #6b - Harmon Bldg., Public hearing on an ordinance designating 2 South Linn
Street as an Iowa City Historic Landmark.) In response to Champion, Arkins stated the
Harmon Building facade could not be incorporated into the proposed parking ramp
structure design.
(Agenda #7- Park Maintenance Building in Napoleon Park.) In response to O'Donnell,
Atkins stated Agenda Item #7 should be deferred for two weeks.
In response to Thornberry, City Attorney Dilkes stated the Building Code is scheduled for
discussion during the Council work session later that evening.
7. (Agenda #17- Foster Road Improvement Project.) Norton requested clarification
regarding what is included in the Foster Road right-of-way.
(Agenda #4e(1) - Fixing date on issuance of GO Bonds.) In response to Norton, Atkins
stated the City is allowed to refund existing bond issues one time.
(Agenda #-4e(3) - College Street Pedestrian Mall Replacement Project.) In response to
Norton, Atkins stated Ped Mall reconstruction will begin in the spring.
BUILDING CODES
(Agenda Items #11-#16)
Reel 99-5, Side 1
City Attorney Dilkes, HIS Director Boothroy, Senior Housing Inspector Hennes, and Board of
Appeals representative John Roffman summarized changes to the Building Codes.
RECREATION FEES
(Agenda Items #18-#19)
Reel 99-5, Side 1
Parks and Recreation Director Trueblood and Parks and Recreation Superintendent Moran
presented information regarding proposed fee increases. Vanderhoef requested the City
address sales tax on sport activities as a legislative issue.
CounciiWork Session
January11,1999
Page 3
PCRB STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
(Agendaltem #22)
Reel 99-5, Side 2
City Attorney Dilkes and John Watson, Vice-Chair of the Police Citizens Review Board,
presented information about the proposed PCRB Standard Operating Procedures. Mayor
Lehman asked Mr. Watson for a written summary of PCRB's recommended changes to the
proposed Standard Operating Procedures prior to the February 11 joint meeting.
AIRPORT LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
(Agenda Item #21)
Reel 99-5, Side 2
Asst. City Attorney Mitchell, Airport Commission representative Howard Horan, and ACSG
representatives Pat Bridger and Greg Bridger responded to Council regarding additional funding
to ACSG. A Council majority tentatively agreed to the additional funding as requested.
FISCAL YEAR 2000 BUDGET
Reel 99-6, Side 1
City Manager Atkins distributed Capital Improvements Projects FY99-2003-Alpha Within FY,
Capital Improvement Projects Project Summary in Alphabetical Order, and March 6, 1998
Memo re: Council Goal Setting. Atkins stated at Council's budget discussion on Thursday,
January 14, at 3:00 PM is Utilities discussion and at 4:00 PM presentation by Boards &
Commissions and organizations.
City Clerk Karr stated that Council is scheduled to set public hearing for February 23 on the
budget at their February 9, 1999 meeting. Council tentatively agreed to schedule the next
budget work session on Tuesday, February 2, 1999 at 6:00 PM and rescheduled Council work
session and formal from March 8-9 to March 1-2. Council agreed to schedule a discussion
regarding PCRB after consulting their calendars.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS
Reel 99-6, Side 1
Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission - accept Johnson County recommendation of Russell
Bennett
COUNCIL AGENDNTIME
Reel 99-6, Side 1
O'Donnell requested that the City of Iowa City Streets Department crews be
complimented during Council's formal meeting on Tuesday for the tremendous snow
removal work.
Norton suggested that Council consider Davidson's recommendations regarding north
area development agreement with City of Coralville. The matter will be discussed at the
joint meeting in North Liberty on January 13.
Lehman stated discussion has been scheduled at the January 25 Council work session
regarding Benton Street reconstruction. Council agreed to set aside 30 minutes at the
beginning of the work session.
O'Donnell and Lehman noted that Council Members are scheduled to meet with a cub
scout troop at 6:15 PM on Tuesday, prior to Council's formal meeting.
In response to Lehman, there was not a Council majority interested in scheduling a
future discussion about Kirkwood Avenue traffic signals.
Adjourned: 9:40 PM
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 22, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Re: Council Work Session, January 14, 1999, 3:05 PM in Council Chambers
Council: Lehman, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. Absent:
Thornberry.
Staff: Atkins, Helling, Karr, Mansfield, Yucuis, Schmadeke, Fowler, Kugler,
O'Neil, Craig, Kopping, Robinson, Trueblood.
Tapes: 99-10, all, 99-11, all.
(A complete transcription is available in the City Clerk's office.)
FY2000-2002 Bud.~et Discussion
City Manager Atkins and Finance Director Yucuis
presentations regarding the FY2000o2002 proposed budget.
Reel 99-10, Side 1
facilitated discussion and
Yucuis presented an overview of Parking, Transit, Wastewater, Water, Refuse, Landfill,
Airport, Cable T.V. Enterprise Funds. Input was received from Parking and Transit
Director Fowler, Public Works Director Schmadeke, Airport Manager O'Neil, and Asst.
City Manager Helling.
Lehman requested that staff look at establishing a long term agreement with Proctor and
Gamble to recover costs associated with building two new digesters.
Boards and Commission Reel 99-10, Side 2
The following City of Iowa City Boards and Commissions presented budget requests:
Airport Commission - Howard Horan & Ron O'Neil
Heritage Trees - Kate Klaus
Historic Preservation - Lars Anderson & Scott Kugler
Iowa Arts Festival- Diane Sulg & Steve Parrot
Convention and Visitors Bureau -Wendy Ford
Library Board -Jessie Singerman & Susan Craig
Downtown Association - Cathy Weinguist
City of Iowa City
EMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
January 1999
/
Mayor and Council /
Marian K. Karr, ity Clerk
Council Work ~n, January 14, 1999, 3:05 PM in Chambers
Council: Lehman, Kubby, Norton, O'Do Vanderhoef. Absent:
Mansfield, Yucui Schmadeke,
Robinson,
~e City C
Thornberry.
Staff: Atkins, Helling, K~ 'r,
O'Neil, Craig,
Tapes: 99-10, all, 99-11, all.
(A complete transcription is available
FY2000-2002 Bud.clet Discussion
City Manager Atkins and Finance Dir
presentations regarding the FY2000-2002
Yucuis presented an overview of Parkir
Airport, Cable T.V. Enterprise Funds Input
Director Fowler, Public Works
City Manager Helling.
Lehman requested that staff
Gamble to recover costs associ
Boards and Commission
The following City of
Airport Commission -
Heritage Trees - Klaus
Historic
Iowa Arts
Conventi<
Library Board - Jessie Singerman & Susan Craig
Downtown Association - Cathy Weinguist
establishing a
with building two
Boards and Commissions
Horan & Ron O'Neil
- Lars Anderson & Scott Kugler
- Diane Sulg & Steve Parrot
and Visitors Bureau -Wendy Ford
Fowler, Kugler,
Yucuis
~sed budget.
office.)
Reel 99-10, Side 1
facilitated discussion and
Wastewater, Water, Refuse, Landfill,
received from Parking and Transit
Airport Manager O'Neil, and Asst.
!rm agreement with Proctor and
digesters.
Reel 99-10, Side 2
Ited budget requests:
Council Work Session
January 14, 1999
Page 2
Jazzfest - Derick Levine
Senior Center - Terri Miller
Parks And Recreation - Matt Pacha & Terry Trueblood
Adjourned: 6:40 PM
clerbmins\l -14ws.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
3anuary 21, 1999
Steve Atkins, City Manager
Rick Fosse, City Engineer ~
Dubuque Street Sidewalk
An estimate has been prepared to complete the missing portions of sidewalk
along the east side of Dubuque Street south of Park Road. Because of the steep
slopes beginning at the back of the curb, significant retaining walls would be
needed to construct the walk. The cost of this project would be approximately
$215,000. Another factor to consider is that this walk would be difficult to keep
clear of snow since it would be sandwiched between the curb and the wall.
Cc: Chuck Schmadeke
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 20, 1998
To: Steve Atkins
From: Kim Johnson
Re: Agenda Items
The following are costs associated with Capital Improvement Projects being
presented for acceptance at the January 26th Council meeting:
1 ) South River Corridor Interceptor and Relief Sewers
Contractor.' Park Construction Company
· Project Estimated Cost: $18,180,000.00
· Project Bid Received: $12,760,812.00
· Project Actual Cost: $13,480,379.24***
*** The final cost of this project includes $680,000 for the Highland
Avenue Storm Sewer Project which was added to the contract as per
Resolution 97-50.
January 15,1999
Mr. Jerry Hansen
Wetherby Friends & Neighbors
1237 Burns Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Mr. Hansen:
As we discussed at your neighborhood meeting this past fall, I completed traffic studies on four
streets in your neighborhood to determine if the Wetherby neighborhood qualifies for the City's
traffic calming program. Traffic counts and speeds were collected on Burns Avenue, Taylor
Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, and Crosby Lane. The chad below shows the recorded data.
Wetherby Neighborhood Traffic Counts
Traffic Average 85th
Street Volumes Speed Percentile Speed Trucks
Burns Avenue 1,260 28 31 1%
Crosby Lane 452 24 26 1%
Taylor Drive 1,024 26 29 5%
Hollywood Boulevard
362 28 32 15%
As you can see, Burns and Taylor meet the traffic volume criteria of 500 vehicles per day, and
Burns and Hollywood meet the speed criteria with 85th percentile speeds above 30 mph as
established in the traffic calming policy. Therefore, the Wetherby Neighborhood does qualify for
the City's traffic calming program. The next step would be for myself and Marcia Klingaman to
meet with you and your neighbors to discuss some ideas and options to address your traffic
CORCeFRS.
Please call me at 356-5254 or Marcia at 356-5237 to set up a time to get the neighborhood
together. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Marcia or me.
Sincerely,
JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner
cc: City Council
City Manager
Marcia Klingaman
Karin Franklin
Jeff Davidson
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 22, 1999
To:
From:
The Honorable Mayor Ernest W. Lehman and Members of the City Council
Dennis Mitchell, Assistant City Attomey~
Re:
Summit Street Bridge Project - Property Acquisition Update
All property rights needed for this project, which included three permanent easements and six
temporary construction easements, have been acquired through negotiation. The project is
scheduled to be let through the Iowa Department of Transportation on February 16, 1999.
Cc'
Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney
Stephen Atkins, City Manager
Marian Karr, City Clerk
Denny Gannon, Project Engineer
To: Chief Winkelhake
From: Lt. Sellers
Date: 01/13/99
Re: Recovered Monies
It was requested in January of 1998 that a record be maintained of the amount
of monies recovered by investigators working on theft by check cases. Dudng
the year, investigators cleared One-Hundred Thirty-Four (134) thefts by check
cases. These cases were cleared in several different ways from suspension,
arrest or payment of the bad checks. The investigation unit cleared Sixty-Seven
(67)cases of theft by check through payment. Restitution was used in Fifty
pement of the cases. The total amount of monies recovered for local business
was:Forty Three Thousand Eighty Dollars and Thirty Three cents ($43,080.33)
JAN 19 1999 L,~
CiTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
2315 Rochester Ave
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
January 16, 1999
Subject: Appreciation --
A sincere note of gratitude for service of two of Chief Winklehake's
officers Friday, Jan. 15, about 5:30 a.m.
There were indications of a prowler in our buildin~ residence around
the time indicated.
Officers (Paul?) Jacobs and Martin responded in separate vehicles --
Their manner and personablehess, particularly that of Officer Jacobs -
with certainly no slight of Officer Martin intended - was helpful, signifi-
cant to me at the time, and surely appreciated.
Sincerely,
William Bleeker
cc: Lyle Miller, Unit O~ner
I
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Capital Improvements Program
FY99 Budget to Actual for
the Six Months Ending December 31,
1998
Table of Contents
Receipts by Revenue Category - Summary ..........................................
Receipts by Revenue Category - Detail ...............................................
Expenses by Category - Summary .....................................................
Expenses by Category - Detail ..........................................................
Expenses by Project in Alphabetical Order ...........................................
1
2
5
6
11
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 21, 1999
To: City Council
City Manager
From: Don Yucuis, Finance Director
Re: Capital Improvements Program - Six Month Report for FY1999 through December 31,
1998
Attached you will find the Fiscal Year 1999 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) report for the
six months ending December 31, 1998. The report lists the FY1999, FY1998 and prior years
actual, budgeted receipts and expenses and the total project to date revenues and expenses.
The revenue section (pages 1-4) shows the summary by revenue source category. The
expenses (p. 5-14) are shown by project within category at the summary level as well as a
listing of the projects in alphabetical order.
The last three columns pertain directly to the FY99 budget and include actuals to date and the
budget balance.
Please call me if you have any questions regarding the report.
Attachment
finadmVnem~cipqtrrp,doc
Capital Improvement Projects
Receipts by Revenue Category - Summary
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
Total Project
Totals for Genera/Fund- Operations $928,413
Totals for Parking Fund - Operations $173, 592
Totals for Wastewater - Operations $24,187
Totals for Water- Operations $304,296
Totals for Landfill - Operations $2,654, 814
Totals for Road Use Tax - Operations $5, 766, 860
Totals for Other Funds - Operations $2,070, 740
Totals for Airport - Operations $49,898
Totals for Transit - Operations $526,681
Totals for Federal Grants $2,293, 967
Totals for State Grants $4,739,387
Totals for Interest Income $1,488,796
Totals for Interfund Loan $5,764, 775
Totals for Miscellaneous Revenue $852,712
Totals for Bond - General Obligation $24,218,936
Totals for Bond - Sewer Revenue $27,922,515
Totals for Bond - Water Revenue $0
Totals for Bond Proceeds-Control $36,827,327
Grand Totals $116,607,894
98 & Pdor
$556, 136
$11,358
$24,187
$304,260
$2,326,389
$4,710,738
$1,988,297
$49,898
$449,339
$1,136,512
$4,394,836
$1,074,923
$4,881,359
$733,843
$18,577,778
$23,577, 501
$0
$36,827,327
$101,624,682
99 Actual
$372,277
$162,233
$o
$36
$328,425
$1,056,122
$82,443
$0
$77,342
$1,157,455
$344,550
$413,873
$883,416
$118,869
$5,641,158
$4,345,013
$0
$0
$14,983.,212
99 Budget
$797,335
$2,117,322
$308,463
$170,000
$1,686,210
$3,823,533
$547,546
$0
$183,667
$3,079,068
$71,801
$233,000
$1,785,708
$4,686, 743
$40,199, 843
$10,410,812
$7,529,500
$52,961, 362
$130,591,913
Budget-Actual
$425,058
$1,955,089
$308,463
$169,964
$1,357, 785
$2,767,411
$465, 103
$o
$106,325
$1,921,613
($272, 749)
($180,873)
$902,292
$4,567,874
$34,558, 685
$6,065,799
$7,529,500
$52,961,362
$115,608,701
Capital Improvement Projects
Receipts by Revenue Category
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Account Account Name Total Project
101 - General Fund - Operations
1 5177 COMM DEV - NON GRANT
2 5174 GEN FUND-LIBRARY
3 5171 GEN FUND-NON OP ADM.
4 5179 GEN FUND-OTHER
5 5173 GEN FUND-PARKS
6 5176 GEN FUND-PRKLND ACQ.
7 5170 GENERAL FUND
Totals for General Fund - Operations
t02 - Parking Fund - Operations
8 5181 PARKING FUND
Totals for Parking Fund - Operations
103 - Wastewater- Operations
9 5182 WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Totals for Wastewater- Operations
104 - Water- Operations
10 5183 WATER FUND
Totals for Water- Operations
105 - Landfill - Operations
11 5185 SANITATION-LANDFILL
Totals for Landfill - Operations
106 - Road Use Tax - Operations
12 5120 ROAD USE TAX
Totals for Road Use Tax - Operations
107 - Other Funds - Operations
13 5180 ENTERPRISE TRANSFERS
14 5190 MISCELLANEOUS TRANS
15 5140 PROPERTY TAX TRANS
16 5195 RESIDUAL EQUITY TRAN
Totals for Other Funds - Operations
108 - Airport - Operations
17 5186 AIRPORT FUND
Totals for Airport - Operations
109 - Transit- Operations
18 5187 TRANSIT FUND
Totals for Transit - Operations
110 - Federal Grants
19 4431 FEDERAL GRANTS
20 4427 FLOOD REIMBURSEMENT
Totals for Federal Grants
111 - State Grants
$36
$54,542
$354,414
$17,410
$112,185
$318,547
$71,280
$928,413
$173,592
$173,592
$24,187
$24, 187
$304,296
$304,296
$2,654,814
$2,654,814
$5,766,860
$5,766, 860
$725,486
$1.227,545
$2.560
$115,149
$2,070,740
$49,898
$49,898
$526,681
$526,681
$2,121,832
$172,135
$~293,967
98 & Pdor
$36
$54,542
$217,646
$0
$105,797
$106,836
$71,280
$55~ 136
$11,358
$11,358
$24,187
$24,187
$304,260
$304,260
$2,326,389
$~326,389
$4,710,738
$4,71~738
$725,486
$1,200,251
$2,560
$60,000
$1,98~297
$49.898
$4~898
$449,339
$449,339
$954,377
$172,135
$1,13~512
99 Actual
$0
$0
$136,767
$17.410
$6,388
$211.711
$o
$372,277
$162,233
$16~233
$0
$36
$36
$328,425
$328,425
$1,056,122
$1,05~122
$0
$27,294
$o
$55,149
$8~443
$0
$77,342
$7~342
$1,157,455
$o
$1,15~455
99 Budget
$0
$473,000
$85,040
$184,000
$55,295
$o
$79~335
$2,117,322
$~11~322
$308,463
$30&463
$170,000
$17o, ooo
$1,686,210
$1,68~210
$3,823,533
$3,823,533
$0
$547,546
$o
$o
$547,546
$0
$183,667
$183,667
$3,079.068
$o
$~079,068
BudgetActual
$o
$o
$336,233
$67,630
$177.612
($156,416)
$o
$42~058
$1,955,089
$1,95~089
$308,463
$30&463
$169,954
$16~964
$1,357,785
$1,35~785
$2,767,411
$~76~411
$0
$52O,252
$o
($55,149)
$46~103
$0
$106,325
$106,325
$1,921,613
$o
$1,921,613
-2-
Capital Improvement Projects
Receipts by Revenue Category
icy 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Account Account Name Total Project
21 4426 OTHER STATE GRANTS $4,739,387
Totals for State Grants $4,739, 387
112 - Interest Income
22 4511 INT. ON INVESTMENTS $1.488,796
Totals for Interest Income $1,488,796
113 - Interfund Loan
23 5900 INTERFUND LOANS $5.764,775
Totals for Interfund Loan $5,764, 775
114 - Miscellaneous Revenue
24 4351 CODE BK. & ORD'. SALE $625
25 4372 CONTRACTED SERVICES $0
26 4681 CONTRIB. &DONATIONS $509.714
27 4671 DEPOSITS $10,000
28 4366 DEVFEE-SDWLK/PAVING $103,653
29 3111 GENERAL LEVY $11
30 4352 MAP SALES $56
31 4353 MISC. COPIES/PAPER $4,671
32 4655 MISC. REFUNDS $1,117
33 4684 MISCELLANEOUS OTHER $17,659
34 4636 MISCELLANEOUS SALES $4,052
35 4653 REIMB FOR DAMAGES $70
36 4652 REIMB OF EXPENSES $97,242
37 4651 REIMB OF OVERPAYMENT $340
38 4635 SALE OF EQUIPMENT $11,982
39 4363 SDWLK/STR REP/MAINT $7,500
4o 4325 SEWER CONNECT &TAPS $61,000
41 4364 STORMWATER MGMT $23,019
Totals for Miscellaneous Revenue $852,712
115 o Bond - General Obligation
42 5191 TRANSFER IN - 90 G.O $91.230
43 5192 TRANSFER IN - 91 GO $279,312
44 5193 TRANSFER IN - 94 GO $4.541,362
45 5194 TRANSFER IN - 95 GO $2,787,986
46 5196 TRANSFER IN - 96 GO $5.424,132
47 5197 TRANSFER IN - 97 GO $6,130,757
48 5198 TRANSFER IN - 98 GO $4,964,156
49 5199 TRANSFER IN - 99 GO $0
Totals for Bond - General Obligation $24,218, 936
116 - Bond - Sewer Revenue
50 5296 96 SEWER TRANSFERS $16,962,397
51 5297 97 SEWER TRANSFERS $10,154,501
52 5298 99 SEWER TRANSFERS $805.617
Totals for Bond - Sewer Revenue $27,922, 515
117 - Bond - Water Revenue
53 5398 99 WATER TRANSFERS $0
98 & Pdor
$4,394,836
$4,394,836
$1,074,923
$1,074,923
$4.881,359
$4,881,359
$0
$435,930
$o
$102,573
$o
$o
$4,041
$1,117
$17.659
$4,052
$o
$87,648
$340
$11,982
$7,500
$61,000
$o
$733,843
$91,230
$279,312
$4,541,362
$2,787,986
$5,424,132
$3,423,955
$2,029,801
$0
$18,57~778
$16,962.397
$6,615,105
$0
$23,57~501
$0
99 Actual
$344,550
$344,550
$413,873
$413,873
$883.416
$883,416
$625
$o
$73.784
$10,000
$1.080
$11
$56
$630
$o
$o
$o
$70
$9,594
$o
$o
$o
$o
$23,019
$118,869
$0
$o
$o
$o
$o
$2,706,802
$2,g34,356
$o
$~641,158
$0
$3,539,397
$805.617
$4,34~013
$0
99 Budget
$71.801
$71,801
$233,000
$233,000
$1,785,708
$1,78~708
$0
$4,960
$3,135,783
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,546,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$4,686,743
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5,120,123
$6,552,358
$28,527,362
$4~199,843
$0
$3,528,080
$6,882,732
$1~41~812
$7,529,500
Budget-Actual
($272,749)
($272. 749)
($180,873)
($18o, 873)
$902,292
$902,292
($625)
$4,960
$3,061,999
($10,000)
($1 .o8o)
($11)
($56)
($630)
$o
$1,546,000
$o
($70)
($9,594)
$0
$0
$0
$0
($23,019)
$4,567,874
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$2,413.321
$3,618,003
$28,527,362
$34,558,685
$0
($11,317)
$6,077,115
$~06~799
$7,529,500
-3-
Capital Improvement Projects
Receipts by Revenue Category
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, f998
ref Account Account Name Total Project
Totals for Bond - Water Revenue $0
118 - Bond Proceeds-Control
54 4711 SALE OF BONDS
Totals for Bond Proceeds-Control
$36,827,327
$36,827,327
Grand Totals
$116,607,894
98 & Pdor
$0
$36,827,327
$36,827,327
$101,624,682
99 Actual
$0
$0
$14,983,212
99 Budget
$~52~500
$52,961,362
$52,961,362
$130,591,913
Budget-Actual
$ 7, 529, 500
$52,961,362
$5~961,362
$115,608,701
°4-
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Category- Summary
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
Total Project
Totals for Bridges
Totals for Street Reconstruction
Totals for Ped & Bike Trails
Totals for Wastewater
Totals for Water
Totals for Stormwater
Totals for Parks & Recreation
Totals for Airport
Totals for Landfill
Totals for Other Projects
Totals for Bond Control Accts
Grand Totals
$4,267,412
$12,031,204
$2, 138,301
$31,356,061
$14,432,728
$929,463
$1,596,941
$4,246, 704
$3, 143,404
$6,407,027
$32,970,458
$113,519,703
98 & Pdor
$3,513, 185
$9,809, 339
$1,241,064
$26,991,902
$12.054,878
$819,888
$1,355,540
$2,426,457
$2,814,391
$3,847, 888
$22,978, 200
$87,852,730
99 Actual
$ 754, 227
$2,221, 865
$897,237
$4,364,159
$2,377,851
$109,575
$241,401
$1,820,247
$329,013
$2,559, 139
$9,992,258
$25.666,973
99 Budget
$1,889,364
$8,206,827
$1,860,060
$10,719,275
$11,964,500
$1,457,550
$2,444,850
$3,704,518
$1,386,210
$43,252,596
$58,607, 985
$145,493,735
Budget-Actual
$1,135,137
$5,984,962
$962,823
$6,355,116
$9,586,649
$1,347,975
$2,203,449
$1,884,271
$1,057,197
$40,693, 457
$48,615,727
$119,826,762
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Category
IcY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity Activity Name Total Project
I - Bridges
I 35210 BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE $244,555
2 35310 BURL ST BRIDGE/RALSTON CREEK $238
3 35760 BURLINGTON ST DAM SAFETY $2,566
4 35770 MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE $2,561,539
5 35340 ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE $284
6 35500 SUMMIT ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENT $81,305
7 35720 WOOLF AVE. BRIDGE RECONSTRUCT. $1,376,925
Totals for Bridges $4,267, 412
2 - Street Reconstruction
8 34525 1ST AVE-MUSCATINE/BRADFORD $183
9 34585 BENTON-ORCHARD/OAKNOLL $14,082
lo 34765 BIENNIAL ASPHALT/CHIP SEAL $1,461.587
11 34760 BIENNIAL BRICK ST RECONSTRUCTION $0
12 34770 BIENNIAL P.C.C. MAINTENANCE $0
13 34657 BURLINGTON/GOVERNOR SIGNALS $54,031
14 34690 BURLINGTON/MADISON TO GILBERT $86,590
15 34656 CAPITOL/BENTON SIGNAL $29,515
16 34980 CAPTAIN IRISH PKWY-ACT/DODGE $1,500,476
17 34960 COURT ST EXTENDED PHASE I $694.363
18 34755 CURB RAMPS - A.D.A. $226,521
19 34625 DODGE ST-ACT/OLD DUB RD INT $0
20 34440 DODGE STREET PAVING $0
21 34945 EAST-WEST PARKWAY $0
22 34720 EXTRA WIDTH SIDEWALK $7
23 34920 FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED $1.429
24 34950 FOSTER RD-DBQ/PRAIRIE DU CHIEN $3,672
25 34930 FOSTER RD-PH 2 TO ELKS $184,671
26 34530 FY99 PAVEMENT MARKING $19.132
27 34415 GILBERT ST CORRIDOR STUDY $82.923
28 34880 GILBERT/HIGHWAY 6-DUAL LEFT $0
29 34830 HWY 1/6/RIVERSIDE - DUAL LEFT $0
30 34860 HWY 1/SUNSET - RIGHT TURN $1,091
31 34870 HWY 6/1 ST AVE - LEFT TURN $789
32 34740 IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE $41,582
33 34670 KIRKWOOD &GILBERT UPGRADE $0
34 34515 MELROSE AVE-WEST HIGH/HWY 218 $2,165,130
35 34510 MELROSE AVENUE $1.097,964
36 34810 MELROSE-WEST-218/CITY LIMITS $701
37 34845 MORMON TREK-ABBEY LANE/HWY I $22,627
38 34840 MORMON TREK-BENTON/MELROSE $219,523
39 34641 MORMON TREK/ROHRET ROAD $52,597
40 34750 OVRWDTH PAV/EXTRA WDTH SIDWLK $0
41 34850 RIVER ST PAVING $327,198
98 & Pdor
$246,522
$0
$2,566
$2,519,003
$o
$27,534
$717,560
$3,513,185
$0
$13,177
$1,449,467
$o
$o
$53,493
$78,675
$28,545
$939,396
$179,383
$218,997
$o
$o
$o
$7
$729
$3,672
$111,723
$o
$13,980
$o
$o
$540
$375
$41,542
$0
$2,164,614
$1,076,380
$o
$16,253
$208,350
$34,537
$0
$81,891
99 Actual
($1,967)
$238
$0
$42.537
$284
$53,771
$659,365
$754,227
$183
$906
$12.100
$o
$o
$538
$7,916
$970
$561,080
$514,980
$7,525
$o,
$o
$o
$o
$700
$o
$72,948
$19,132
$68,943
$o
$o
$551
$414
$40
$o
$517
$21,584
$701
$6,374
$11,173
$18,060
$o
$245,307
99 Budget
$16,154
$0
$2,961
$92,472
$0
$1,131,766
$646.011
$1,88~364
$0
$11,823
$395,000
$o
$o
$6,527
$o
$31.455
$2,463,711
$635,617
$301,104
$o
$25,000
$0
$29,993
$24,344
$0
$13.610
$136,500
$76,020
$422,240
$42,000
$99,460
$99,625
$166,458
$1,235
$0
$54,741
$0
$0
$0
$0
$50,000
$2,000,000
Budge~Actual
$18,121
($238)
$2,961
$49,935
($284)
$1.077,995
($13,354)
$1,13~ 137
($183)
$10,917
$382,900
$o
$o
$5,989
($7,916)
$3O,485
$1,902,631
$120,637
$293,579
$o
$25,000
$0
$29,993
$23,644
$0
($59,338)
$117,368
$7,077
$422,240
$42,000
$98,909
$99,211
$166,418
$1,235
($517)
$33,157
($701)
($6,374)
($11,173)
($18,060)
$50,000
$1,754,693
-6-
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Category
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
ref Activity Activity Name Total Project
42 34550 ROHRET ROAD IMPROV. $2,244,832
43 34991 RR CROSSINGS-CITY WIDE $49,623
44 34745 SCOTT BLVD SIDEWALK $0
45 34820 SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD $472,300
46 34925 SOUTH AREA ARTERIAL $9,742
47 34420 SOUTHGATE AVE. EXTENSION $812,171
48 34790 STREET SCAPE IMPROVEMENTS $4,956
49 34590 SYCAMORE-BURNS TO CITY LIMITS $1,043
50 34560 TAFT SPEEDWAY $130
5134635 TRAFFIC CALMING $27,312
52 34600 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS $0
53 34610 WASHINGTON/IOWA SIGNAL $44,164
54 34570 WATERFRONT DRIVE IMPROV. $64,851
55 34990 WATERFRONT DRIVE RR CROSSING $11.716
56 34520 WILLOW ST-MUSCATINE/BROOKSIDE $0
57 34490 WOOLF AVE-NEWTON/RIVER ST $0
Totals for Street Reconstruction $12,031,204
4 -Ped & Bike Trails
58 38631 COURT HILL TRAIL $0
59 38975 HICKORY HILLS TRAIL DEV $16,183
60 38675 IA RIVER TR-WATER PLANTRAFT $64,220
61 38672 IA RIVER TRAIL-BENTON/STURGIS $0
62 34710 IA RIVER TRAIL-BURL/NAPOLEON $1,563,957
63 38680 INTRA-CITY BIKE TRAILS $21,272
64 38670 IOWA RIVER TRAIL-IMU/IOWA AVE $206,841
65 38681 LONGFELLOW/PINE ST PED TRAIL $0
66 34780 WILLOW CREEK TRAIL $265,827
Totals for Ped &Bike Trails $2,138,301
5- Wastewater
33740 HAWKEYE LIFT STATION $0
33310 MELROSE MARKET SANITARY SEWER $34,105
33570 N RVR CORRIDOR/B'JAYSVILLE $524,309
33830 NAPOLEON PARK LIFT STATION $6,011,042
33530 RIVER STREET SEWER $0
33640 SCOTT BLVD TRUNK SEWER $2,288,452
33820 SEWER CONNECTION - N & S PLANT $13,699,358
33210 SEWER MAIN PROJECTS-ANNUAL $0
33540 SHERIDAN AVE SANITARY SEWER $685,382
33890 SOUTH PLANT DIGESTERS $0
33850 SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER $3,055.797
33550 WESTMINISTER RD SANITARY $8,409
33860 WILLOW CREEK SANITARY SEWER $4,796,430
33320 WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER $252,776
Totals for Wastewater $31,356,061
98 & Pdor
$2,244,832
$18,636
$o
$472,300
$o
$204,442
$4,956
$1,043
($47)
$26,723
$o
$44,164
$64,851
$11,716
$o
$o
$~80~339
$0
$16,183
$64,174
$0
$760,737
$19,487
$206,841
$0
$173,642
$1,241,064
$0
$10,931
$518,706
$5,985,637
$0
$2.169,992
$13,671,676
$0
$676,254
$0
$2,990.637
$7,919
$707,372
$252,776
$2~991,902
99 Actual
$0
$30,987
$0
$0
$9,742
$607,729
$0
$0
$177
$589
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$~221,865
$o
$o
$47
$o
$803,220
$1,785
$o
$o
$92,185
$89~237
$0
$23,174
$5,603
$25,404
$o
$118,460
$27,683
$o
$9,127
$o
$65,160
$489
$4,089,058
$o
$4,364,159
99 Budget
$0
$69,113
$60,000
$27,102
$80,000
$696,829
$0
$0
$0
$54,640
$13o,ooo
$o
$o
$o
$2,680
$o
$8,20~827
$0
$44,000
$442,941
$0
$1,217,761
$30,000
$0
$0
$125.358
$1,86~060
$8,463
$46,866
$5,603
$25,315
$208.000
$118,375
$27,579
$300.000
$9.127
$600,000
$56,933
$420,489
$8,892.525
$0
$1~719,275
Budget-Actual
$0
$38,126
$60,000
$27.102
$70,258
$89,100
$0
$0
($177)
$54,051
$130,000
$0
$0
$0
$2,680
$0
$~984,962
$0
$44,000
$442,895
$0
$414,541
$28,215
$0
$0
$33,173
$96~823
$8,463
$23,692
$0
($89)
$208,000
($85)
($1o4)
$300,000
$0
$600,000
($8,227)
$420,000
$4,603,467
$0
$~35~116
-7-
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Category
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity
6 - Water
81 31380
82 31513
83 31515
84 31340
85 31120
86 31320
87 31330
88 31514
89 31516
90 31511
Activity Name Total Project 98 & Pdor 99 Actual 99 Budget
COLLECTOR WELLS - L.T. $218,868
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR $767,456
IA'RIVER POWER DAM IMPR. $15,525
IA RIVER/EMERALD-PH 4 $12,562
PENINSULA MAIN, SITE DEV. $0
PENINSULA WATER-FOSTER/DUBUQUE $19
PENINSULNDUBUQUE RD-PH 3 $55
RAW WATER MAIN-PH I $812,893
SILURIAN WELLS - NOS. 3 AND 4 $163,930
SILURIAN WELLS-LOWER TERMINUS $0
91 31518 SITE WORK-PHASE I $2,228,812
92 31740 SURFACE WTR TRTMT PLANT IMPROV $363,729
93 31335 WATER MAIN PENINSULA PH 3A $239,562
94 31210 WATER MAIN PROJECTS-ANNUAL $0
95 31510 WATER TREATMENT FACILITY $8,017,903
96 31610 WATER TREATMENT PLANT $1,81 1
97 31519 WELLHOUSES-JORDAN & SILURIAN $704,270
98 31517 WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE RELOC. $885,333
Totals for Water $14,432,728
7 - Stormwater
99 34240 ELLIS/RIVERSIDE STORM $54
loo 34140 FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING $200,591
lol 34130 HWY 6 SIDEWALK/DRAINAGE $2,863
102 34270 MORMON TREK/ABBEY LANE STORM S $80
lo3 34340 N BRANCH BASIN EXCAVATION $0
lo4 34320 S RIVERSIDE STORM SEWER ($68)
lo5 34290 S SYCAMORE REG. STRMWTR DET. $235,007
lo6 34230 SANDUSKY STORM SEWER' $178,773
lo7 34260 SHAMROCK/PETERSON STORM SEWER $126,932
lo8 34160 SNYDER CREEK WATERSHED $20,448
lo9 34220 SOUTH GILBERT STORM SEWER $121,149
11o 34380 SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE TILES $43,633
Totals for Stormwater $929,483
8 o Parks & Recreation
111 38925 BENTON ST (NED ASHTON) PARK $12,876
112 38610 BOAT RAMP - CITY PARK $24,645
113 38931 FOOTBRIDGE REPLACEMENT $0
114 38640 KIWANIS PARK $30,732
115 38140 LOWER CITY PARK - PROJ #96676 $75,768
116 38930 NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FIELDS $728,927
117 38690 OPEN SPACE-LAND ACQUISITION $98,320
118 38980 PARK ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS $0
119 38650 PARK SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS $1,023
$34,067
$763,287
$13,615
$771
$o
$19
$o
$774,660
$163,930
$o
$138,563
$363,693
$233,925
$o
$7,963,698
$1,811
$718,786
$884,053
$1~054,878
$0
$185,413
$o
$o
$o
$o
$187,325
$174,234
$118,500
$o
$121,149
$33,267
$81~888
$12,876
$24,645
$0
$9,700
$75,768
$594,629
$98,195
$0
$1,023
$184,801
$4,169
$1,910
$11,792
$0
$0
$55
$38,232
$o
$o
$2,090,249
$36
$5,637
$0
$64,205
$0
($14,515)
$1,280
$~37~851
$54
$15,178
$2,863
$80
$o
($68)
$47,682
$4,539
$8,433
$20,448
$o
$10,366
$1o~575
$0
$0
$o
$21.032
$o
$134,298
$125
$0
$0
$0
$4,945
$1,107,513
$1,500,000
$1,600,000
$2,499,981
$o
$369,993
$18,942
$50,159
$4,642,967
$o
$o
$170,000
$o
$o
$o
$o
$11,964,500
$0
$9,576
$100,000
$o
$o
$o
$1,158,531
$117,969
$46,474
$o
$o
$25,000
$f,45~55o
$62,351
$0
$20,000
$121,153
$0
$277,664
$50,000
$55,000
$33,000
Budge~Actual
($184,8ol)
$776
$1,105.603
$1,488,208
$1.600,000
$2.499,981
($55)
$331,761
$18,942
$50,159
$2,552,718
($36)
($5,637)
$170,000
($54,205)
$0
$14,515
($1,280)
$9,58~649
($54)
($5,602)
$97,138
($80)
$0
$68
$1,110,849
$113,430
$38,041
($20,448)
$0
$14,634
$1,34~975
$62,351
$0
$20,000
$100,121
$0
$143,366
$49,875
$55,000
$33,000
-8-
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Category
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity
12o 38691
121 38570
122 38960
123 38990
124 38950
125 38924
126 38929
127 38645
128 38940
Activity Name Total Project
PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT $0
PARKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY $40,165
PARKS SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT $0
PARKS-PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS $0
PENINSULA PARK $6,534
SCOTT PARK DEV./BASIN EXCV. $0
SOUTH SITE SOCCER FIELDS $556,908
STURGIS FERRY PARK DEVELOPMENT $11,013
WATERWORKS PARK $10,030
Totals for Parks &Recreation $f,596,941
9 - Airport
129 37330 AIRPORT CORPORATE HANGAR $6,993
13o 37310 AIRPORT SE T-HANGAR $440,185
131 37320 AIRPORT TERMINAL $10,800
132 37490 MAINTENANCE BUILDING $0
133 37200 MASTER PLAN $104,060
134 37100 MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS $359,051
135 37480 MASTER PLAN-LAND ACQUISITION $3,317.116
136 37210 NE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT $8,500
Totals for Airport $4,246,704
10 - Landfill
137 32210 FY 98 CELL CONSTRUCTION $1,168,674
138 32130 GROUNDWATER MONITORING $3,853
139 32240 HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING FAC $29,610
14o 32230 LAND PURCHASE $0
141 32110 LANDFILL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT $261,116
142 32270 LANDFILL LIFT STATION $940,942
143 32120 LEACHATE MONITORING $739,209
Totals for Landfill $3, 143,404
1 f - Other Projects
144 38515 ANIMAL SHELTER CAT RUN $2,025
145 38510 ANIMAL SHELTER-WEST WING $212,490
146 38595 ART $9,528
147 36210 C C PARKING LOT LIGHTING IMPRO $7
148 38130 CEMETERY EXPANSION $19,117
149 38750 CIVIC CENTER - OTHER PROJECTS $25,990
150 38720 CIVIC CENTER - ROOF PROJECTS $74,718
151 38770 CIVIC CENTER NORTH 3RD FLOOR $76,169
152 38890 COPS GRANT $114,532
153 38170 CRANDIC PARK - PROJ #96679 $588
154 38970 DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE $882,309
155 38315 ENT. TO CITY-BEAUTIFICATION $16,139
156 38740 FIN/HMN RES COMPUTER SYSTEM $0
98 & Pdor
$o
$o
$o
$0
$o
$o
$538,329
$o
$375
$1,35~540
$0
$365,710
$0
$0
$104,060
$359,051
$1,589,137
$8,500
$~42~457
$907,411
$o
$o
$o
$228,011
$939,929
$739,040
$~814,391
$0
$195,462
$o
$o
$12,520
$o
$70.458
$29,776
$101,615
$588
$75,145
$o
$o
99 adual
$o
$40,165
$o
$0
$6,534
$o
$18,579
$11,013
$9,655
$241,401
$6,993
$74,475
$10,800
$0
$0
$0
$1,727,979
$o
$1,824247
$261,263
$3,853
$29,610
$0
$33,106
$1,013
$169
$329,013
$2,025
$17.028
$9,528
$7
$6,597
$25,990
$4,260
$46,392
$12,918
$o
$807,164
$16,139
$0
99 Budget
$50,000
$750,000
$10,000
$30,000
$13,000
$7,000
$838,682
$115,000
$12,000
$~444,850
$750,000
$o
$o
$o
$o
$o
$1,454,518
$1,500,000
$3,704,518
$497,027
$0
$620,000
$200,000
$0
$0
$69,183
$1,38~210
$27,000
$14,747
$100,000
$o
$25,000
$68,000
$4,079
$1,550,000
$489,056
$o
$2,650,599
$100,000
$o
Budget-Actual
$50,000
$709.835
$10,000
$30,000
$6,466
$7,000
$820,103
$103,988
$2,345
$~20~449
$743,007
($74,475)
($1o,8oo)
$o
$o
$o
($273,461)
$1,500,000
$1,884,271
$235,764
($3.853)
$590.390
$200,000
($33,106)
($1,013)
$69,014
$1,05~197
$24,975
($2,281)
$90,472
($7)
$18,403
$42,010
($181)
$1,503,608
$476,138
$o
$1,843,435
$83,861
$0
-9-
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Category
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity Activity Name Total Project
157 38810 FIRE STATION #3 EXPANSION $2,836
158 36920 FY 96 BUS ACQUISITION $2,633,232
159 38860 FY 96 FIRE PUMPER $0
160 38350 GIS COMPUTER PACKAGE $11,033
161 38355 H.I.S. COMPUTER UPGRADE $12,602
162 38330 INDUSTRIAL PARK EAST $3,393
163 36260 IOWA AVENUE PARKING RAMP $167,944
164 38555 LIBRARY COMPUTER REPLACEMENT $73,925
165 38550 LIBRARY EXPANSION $97,786
166 38565 LIBRARY ICN ROOM $8,528
167 38560 LIBRARY-ROOF, HVAC, CARPET $157,537
168 38110 LOWER CITY PARK - PROJ #85688 $127,458
169 38120 LOWER CITY PARK - PROJ #96675 $20,505
17o 38360 MONTGOMERY/BUTLER HOUSE $45,890
171 36250 PARKING RAMP - NEAR SOUTHSIDE $2,364
172 38365 PENINSULA PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT $113,775
173 38640 POL DISPATCH WINDOW REMODELING $4,742
174 38850 POLICE SECOND FLOOR DESIGN $58,157
175 38380 PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX $43,523
176 36600 RAMP MAINTENANCE & REPAIR $3,379
177 38190 SCANLON GYMNASIUM $1,167,024
178 38530 SENIOR CENTER - HVAC RENOV $168,227
179 38580 SR CENTER REPAIRS-PHASE II $0
18o 38150 TERRELL MILL - PROJ #33641 $400
181 36940 TRANSIT DOWNTOWN INTERCHANGE $11,645
182 36950 TRANSIT METHANE PROJECT $31,258
183 36930 TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFACE $8,353
Totals for Other Projects $6,407, 027
12 - Bond Control Accts
184 39600 1999 G.O. BOND ISSUE
185 39800 2001 G.O. BOND ISSUE
186 33930 97 SEWER REV BOND CONTROL
187 33940 98 SEWER REV BOND CONTROL
188 31930 98 WATER REV BOND CONTROL
189 39200 APR 97 G.O. BOND ISSUE
19o 39400 APR 98 G.O. BOND ISSUE
191 39310 NOV 97 G.O. BOND ISSUE-WATER
Totals for Bond Control Accts
$0
$7,557,879
$10,990,893
$805,653
$21
$5,115,456
$5,003,026
$3,497,532
$3~970,458
98 & Pdor
$2,836
$2,452,132
$o
$10,922
$o
$3,393
$8,995
$o
$97,786
$o
$157,368
$127,458
$20,505
$45,827
$2,364
$80,544
$o
$41,184
$35,128
$o
$148,631
$115,307
$o
$400
$11,645
$o
$o
$3,84~888
$0
$7,557,879
$7,449,496
$0
$0
$4,524,881
$2,068,549
$1,377,395
$22,978,200
99 Actual
$o
$181,100
$o
$110
$12,602
$o
$158,949
$73,925
$o
$8,528
$169
$o
$0
$63
$0
$33,231
$4,742
$14,973
$8,395
$3,379
$1,018,392
$52,920
$0
$0
$0
$31,258
$8,353
$~559,139
$0
$0
$3,541,397
$805,653
$21
$590,575
$2,934,477
$2,120,137
$9,992,258
99 Budget
$21,164
$186,048
$260,000
$o
$172,725
$o
$12,800,000
$580,000
$17,680,000
$75,595
$245,140
$o
$o
$24,173
$o
$200,000
$o
$554,000
$2,468,072
$317,322
$1,657,540
$45,888
$175,238
$o
$211,110
$400,000
$150,000
$43,25~596
$28,527,362
$0
$3,528,080
$7,046,062
$7,834,000
$855,123
$6,552,358
$4.265.000
$58,60~985
Budget-Actual
$21,164
$4,948
$260,000
($110)
$160,123
$o
$12,641,051
$506,075
$17,680,000
$67,067
$244,971
$o
$o
$24,110
$o
$166,769
($4,742)
$539,027
$2,459,677
$313,943
$639,248
($7,032)
$175,238
$o
$211,110
$368,742
$141,647
$4~ 69~ 457
$28,527,362
$0
($13,317)
$6,240,409
$7,833,979
$264,548
$3,617,881
$2,144,863
$48,61~727
Grand Totals $113,519,703 $87,852,730 $25,666,973 $145,493,735 $119,826,762
-10-
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Alpha
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity Activity Name Total Project
1 39600
2 34525
3 39800
4 33930
5 33940
6 31930
7 37330
8 37310
9 37320
10 38515
11 38510
12 39200
13 39400
14 38595
15 38925
16 34585
17 34765
18 34760
19 34770
20 38610
21 35210
22 35310
23 35760
24 34657
25 34690
26 36210
27 34656
28 34980
29 38130
30 38750
31 38720
32 38770
33 31380
34 38890
35 38631
36 34960
37 38170
38 34755
39 34625
40 34440
41 38970
42 34945
43 34240
44 38315
45 34720
46 38740
47 38810
48 34920
49 34140
1999 G.O. BOND ISSUE $0
1ST AVE-MUSCATINE/BRADFORD $183
2001 G.O. BOND ISSUE $7,557,879
97 SEWER REV BOND CONTROL $10,990,893
98 SEWER REV BOND CONTROL $805,653
98 WATER REV BOND CONTROL $21
AIRPORT CORPORATE HANGAR $8.993
AIRPORT SE T-HANGAR $440,185
AIRPORT TERMINAL $10,800
ANIMAL SHELTER CAT RUN $2,025
ANIMAL SHELTER-WEST WING $212,490
APR 97 G.O. BOND ISSUE $5,115,456
APR 98 G.O. BOND ISSUE $5,003,026
ART $9,528
BENTON ST (NED ASHTON) PARK $12,876
BENTON-ORCHARD/OAKNOLL $14,082
BIENNIAL ASPHALT/CHIP SEAL $1,461,567
BIENNIAL BRICK ST RECONSTRUCTI $0
BIENNIAL P.C.C. MAINTENANCE $0
BOAT RAMP - CITY PARK $24,645
BROOKSIDE DRIVE BRIDGE $244,555
BURL ST BRIDGE/RALSTON CREEK $238
BURLINGTON ST DAM SAFETY $2,566
BURLINGTON/GOVERNOR SIGNALS $64,031
BURLINGTON/MADISON TO GILBER $86,590
C C PARKING LOT LIGHTING IMPRO $7
CAPITOL/BENTON SIGNAL $29,515
CAPTAIN IRISH PKWY-ACT/DODGE $1,500,476
CEMETERY EXPANSION $19,117
CIVIC CENTER - OTHER PROJECTS $25,990
CIVIC CENTER - ROOF PROJECTS $74,718
CIVIC CENTER NORTH 3RD FLOOR $76,169
COLLECTOR WELLS - L.T. $218.868
COPS GRANT $114,532
COURT HILL TRAIL $0
COURT ST EXTENDED PHASE I $694,363
CRANDIC PARK - PROJ #96679 $588
CURB RAMPS - A.D.A. $226,521
DODGE ST-ACT/OLD DUB RD INT $0
DODGE STREET PAVING $0
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE $882,309
EAST-WEST PARKWAY $0
ELLIS/RIVERSIDE STORM $54
ENT. TO CITY-BEAUTIFICATION $16.139
EXTRA WIDTH SIDEWALK $7
FIN/HMN RES COMPUTER SYSTEM $0
FIRE STATION #3 EXPANSION $2,836
FIRST AVENUE EXTENDED $1,429
FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING $200,591
98 & Pdor 99 Actual 99 Budget Budget-Actual
$0 $0 $28,527,362 $28,527,362
$0 $183 $0 ($183)
$7,557,879 $0 $0 $0
$7,449,496 $3.541,397 $3,528,080 ($13,317)
$0 $805,653 $7,046,062 $6,240,409
$0 $21 $7,834,000 $7,833,979
$0 $6,993 $750,000 $743,007
$365,710 $74,475 $0 ($74,475)
$0 $10,800 $0 ($10,800)
$0 $2,025 $27,000 $24,975
$195,462 $17,028 $14,747 ($2,281)
$4,524,881 $590,575 $855,123 $264,548
$2,068,649 $2,934,477 $6,552,358 $3,617,881
$0 $9,528 $100,000 $90,472
$12,876 $0 $62,351 $62,351
$13,177 $906 $11,823 $10,917
$1,449,467 $12,100 $395,000 $382,900
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $0 $0
$24,645 $0 $0 $0
$246,522 ($1,967) $16,154 $18,121
$0 $238 $0 ($238)
$2,566 $0 $2,961 $2,961
$53,493 $538 $6,527 $5,989
$78,675 $7,916 $0 ($7,916)
$0 $7 $0 ($7)
$28,545 $970 $31,455 $30,485
$939,396 $561,080 $2,463,711 $1,902,631
$12,520 $6,597 $25,000 $18,403
$0 $25,990 $68,000 $42,010
$70,458 $4,260 $4,079 ($181)
$29,776 $46,392 $1,550,000 $1,503,608
$34,067 $164,801 $0 ($164,801)
$101,615 $12,918 $489,056 $476,138
$0 $0 $0 $0
$179,383 $514,980 $635,617 $120,637
$588 $0 $0 $0
$218,997 $7,525 $301,104 $293,579
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $0 $25,000 $25,000
$75,145 $807,164 $2,650,599 $1,843,435
$0 $0 $0 $0
$0 $54 $0 ($54)
$0 $16,139 $100,000 $83,861
$7 $0 $29,993 $29,993
$0 $0 $0 $0
$2,836 $0 $21,164 $21,164
$729 $700 $24,344 $23,644
$185,413 $15,178 $9,576 ($5,602)
Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Alpha
IcY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity
5o 38931
51 34950
52 34930
53 36920
54 38860
55 32210
56 34530
57 34415
58 34880
59 38350
6O 31513
61 32130
62 38355
63 33740
64 32240
65 38975
66 34830
67 34860
68 34130
69 34870
7O 31515
71 38675
72 38672
73 34710
74 31340
75 38330
76 38680
77 36260
78 34740
79 38670
80 34670
81 38640
82 32230
83 32110
84 32270
85 32120
86 38555
87 38550
88 38565
89 38560
90 38681
91 38110
92 38120
93 38140
94 37490
95 37200
96 37100
97 37480
98 34515
Activity Name Total Project
FOOTBRIDGE REPLACEMENT $0
FOSTER RD-DBQ/PRAIRIE DU CHIEN $3,672
FOSTER RD-PH 2 TO ELKS $184,671
FY 96 BUS ACQUISITION $2,633,232
FY 96 FIRE PUMPER $0
FY 98 CELL CONSTRUCTION $1,168,674
FY99 PAVEMENT MARKING $19,132
GILBERT ST CORRIDOR STUDY $82,923
GILBERT/HIGHWAY 6-DUAL LEFT $0
GIS COMPUTER PACKAGE $11,033
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR $767,456
GROUNDWATER MONITORING $3,853
H.I.S. COMPUTER UPGRADE $12,602
HAWKEYE LIFT STATION $0
HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING F $29,610
HICKORY HILLS TRAIL DEV $16,183
HWY 1/6/RIVERSIDE - DUAL LEFT $0
HVVY l/SUNSET - RIGHT TURN $1,091
HWY 6 SIDEWALK/DRAINAGE $2,863
HWY 6/1ST AVE - LEFT TURN $789
IA RIVER POWER DAM IMPR. $15,525
IA RIVER TR-WATER PLANTRAFT $64,220
IA RIVER TRAIL-BENTON/STURGIS $0
IA RIVER TRAIL-BURL/NAPOLEON $1,563,957
IA RIVER/EMERALD-PH 4 $12,562
INDUSTRIAL PARK EAST $3,393
INTRA-CITY BIKE TRAILS $21,272
IOWA AVENUE PARKING RAMP $167,944
IOWA AVENUE STREETSCAPE $41,582
IOWA RIVER TRAIL-IMU/IOWA AVE $206,841
KIRKWOOD &GILBERT UPGRADE $0
KIWANIS PARK $30,732
LAND PURCHASE $0
LANDFILL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT $261,116
LANDFILL LIFT STATION $940,942
LEACHATE MONITORING $739,209
LIBRARY COMPUTER REPLACEMEN $73,925
LIBRARY EXPANSION $97,766
LIBRARY ICN ROOM $8,528
LIBRARY-ROOF. HVAC, CARPET $157,537
LONGFELLOW/PINE ST PED TRAIL $0
LOWER CITY PARK - PROJ #85688 $127,458
LOWER CITY PARK - PROJ #96675 $20,505
LOWER CITY PARK - PROJ #96676 $75,768
MAINTENANCE BUILDING $0
MASTER PLAN $104,060
MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS $359,051
MASTER PLAN-LAND ACQUISITION $3,317,116
MELROSE AVE-WEST HIGH/HWY 21 $2,165, 130
98 & Pdor
$0
$3,672
$111,723
$2,452,132
$0
$907,411
$0
$13,980
$0
$10,922
$763,287
$0
$0
$0
$0
$16,183
$0
$640
$0
$375
$13,615
$64,174
$0
$760,737
$771
$3,393
$19,487
$8,995
$41,542
$206,641
$0
$9,700
$0
$228,011
$939,929
$739,040
$0
$97,786
$0
$157,368
$0
$127.458
$20,505
$75,768
$0
$104,060
$359,051
$1,589,137
$2,164,614
99 Actual
$0
$0
$72,948
$161,100
$0
$261,263
$19.132
$68,943
$0
$110
$4,169
$3,853
$12,602
$0
$29,610
$0
$0
$551
$2,863
$414
$1,910
$47
$0
$803,220
$11,792
$0
$1,785
$158,949
$40
$0
$0
$21,032
$0
$33,106
$1,013
$169
$73,925
$0
$8,528
$169
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,727,979
$517
99 Budget
$20,000
$0
$13,610
$186,048
$260,000
$497,027
$136,500
$76,020
$422,240
$0
$4,945
$0
$172,725.
$8,463
$620,000
$44,000
$42,000
$99,460
$100,000
$99,625
$1,107,513
$442,941
$0
$1,217,761
$1,500,000
$0
$30,000
$12,600,000
$166,458
$0
$1,235
$121,153
$200,000
$0
$0
$69,183
$580,000
$17,680,000
$75,595
$245,140
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,454,518
$0
Budget-Actual
$20,000
$0
($59,338)
$4,948
$260,000
$235,764
$117,368
$7,077
$422,240
($11o)
$776
($3,853)
$16o,123
$8,463
$590,390
$44,ooo
$42,000
$98,909
$97,138
$99,211
$1,1o5,6o3
$442,895
$o
$414,541
$1,488,2o8
$o
$28,215
$12,641,o51
$166,418
$o
$1,235
$1oo,121
$200,000
($33,1o6)
($1,o13)
$69,o14
$5o6,o75
$17,68o,ooo
$67,067
$244,971
$o
$o
$o
$o
$o
$o
$o
($273,461)
($517)
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Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Alpha
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity
99 34510
1 O0 35770
101 33310
102 34810
103 38360
104 34845
1 O5 34840
106 34270
107 34641
108 34340
109 33570
110 33830
111 38930
112 37210
113 39310
114 38690
115 34750
116 38980
117 38650
118 36250
119 38691
120 38570
121 38960
122 38990
123 31120
124 38950
125 38365
126 31320
127 31330
128 38640
129 38850
130 38380
131 36600
132 31514
133 34850
134 33530
135 35340
136 34550
137 34991
138 34320
139 34290
14o 34230
141 38190
142 34745
143 33640
144 38924
145 38530
146 33820
147 33210
Activity Name Total Project
MELROSE AVENUE $1,097,964
MELROSE AVENUE BRIDGE $2,561,539
MELROSE MARKET SAN ITARY SEW $34.105
MELROSE-WEST-218/CITY LIMITS $701
MONTGOMERY/BUTLER HOUSE $45,890
MORMON TREK-ABBEY LANF__/HVVY 1 $22,627
MORMON TREK-BENTON/MELROSE $219,523
MORMON TREK/ABBEY LANE STOR $80
MORMON TREK/ROHRET ROAD $52,597
N BRANCH BASIN EXCAVATION $0
N RVR CORRIDOP./B'JAYSVILLE $524,309
NAPOLEON PARK LIFT STATION $6,011,042
NAPOLEON PARK SOFTBALL FIELD $728,927
NE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT $8,500
NOV 97 G.O. BOND ISSUE-WATER $3,497,532
OPEN SPACE-LAND ACQUISITION $98,320
OVRWDTH PAV/EXTRA WDTH SIDW $0
PARK ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS $0
PARK SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS $1,023
PARKING RAMP - NEAR SOUTHSIDE $2,364
PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT $0
PARKS MAINTENANCE FACILITY $40,165
PARKS SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT $0
PARKS-PARKING LOT IMPROVEMEN $0
PENINSULA MAIN, SITE DEV. $0
PENINSULA PARK $6,534
PENINSULA PROPERTY DEVELOPM $113.775
PENINSULA WATER-FOSTER/DUBU $19
PENINSULA/DUBUQUE RD-PH 3 $55
POL DISPATCH WINDOW REMODELI $4,742
POLICE SECOND FLOOR DESIGN $56,157
PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX $43,523
RAMP MAINTENANCE &REPAIR $3,379
RAW WATER MAIN-PH I $812,893
RIVER ST PAVING $327,198
RIVER STREET SEWER $0
ROCHESTER AVENUE BRIDGE $284
ROHRET ROAD IMPROV. $2,244,832
RR CROSSINGS-CITY WIDE $49,623
S RIVERSIDE STORM SEWER ($68)
S SYCAMORE REG. STRMWTR DET. $235,007
SANDUSKY STORM SEWER $178,773
SCANLON GYMNASIUM $1,167,024
SCOTT BLVD SIDEWALK $0
SCOTT BLVD TRUNK SEWER $2,288,452
SCOTT PARK DEV./BASIN EXCV. $0
SENIOR CENTER - HVAC RENOV $168,227
SEWER CONNECTION - N & S PLANT $13,699,358
SEWER MAIN PROJECTS-ANNUAL $0
98 & Pdor
$1,076,380
$2,519,003
$10,931
$0
$45,827
$16,253
$208,350
$0
$34,537
$0
$518,706
$5,985,637
$594,629
$8,500
$1,377,395
$98,195
$0
$0
$1,023
$2,364
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$80,544
$19
$0
$0
$41,184
$35,128
$0
$774,660
$81,891
$0
$0
$2,244,832
$18,636
$0
$187,325
$174,234
$148,631
$0
$2,169,992
$0
$115,307
$13,671,676
$0
99 Actual
$21,584
$42,537
$23,174
$701
$63
$6,374
$11,173
$80
$18,060
$0
$5,603
$25,404
$134,298
$0
$2,120,137
$125
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$40,165
$0
$0
$0
$6,534
$33,231
$0
$55
$4,742
$14,973
$8,395
$3,379
$38,232
$245,307
$0
$284
$0
$30,987
($68)
$47,682
$4,539
$1,018,392
$0
$118,460
$0
$52,920
$27,683
$0
99 Budget
$54,741
$92,472
$46,866
$0
$24,173
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5,603
$25,315
$277,664
$1,500,000
$4,265,000
$50,000
$50,000
$55,000
$33,000
$0
$50,000
$750,000
$10,000
$30,000
$1,600,000
$13,000
$200,000
$2,499,981
$0
$0
$554,000
$2,468,072
$317,322
$369,993
$2,000,000
$208,000
$0
$0
$69,113
$0
$1,158,531
$117,969
$1,657,640
$60,000
$118,375
$7,000
$45,888
$27,579
$300,000
BudgeFActual
$33,157
$49,935
$23,692
($701)
$24,110
($6,374)
($11,173)
($8o)
($18,060)
$0
$0
($89)
$143,366
$1,500,000
$2,144,863
$49,875
$50,000
$55,000
$33,000
$0
$50,000
$709,835
$10,000
$30,000
$1,600,000
$6,466
$166,769
$2,499,981
($55)
($4,742)
$539,027
$2,459,677
$313,943
$331,761
$1,754,693
$208,000
($284)
$0
$38,126
$68
$1,110,849
$113,430
$639,248
$60,000
($85)
$7.ooo
($7,032)
($1o4)
$300,000
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Capital Improvement Projects
Expenses by Alpha
FY 1999 - for Six Months Ending December 31, 1998
ref Activity
148 34260
149 33540
15o 31516
151 31511
152 31518
153 34160
154 34820
155 34925
156 34220
157 33890
158 33850
159 38929
160 34420
161 38580
162 34790
163 38545
164 35500
165 34380
166 31740
167 34590
168 34560
169 38150
170 34635
171 34600
172 36940
173 36950
174 36930
175 34610
176 31335
177 31210
178 31510
179 31610
180 34570
181 34990
182 38940
183 31519
184 33550
185 31517
186 33860
187 34780
188 34520
189 34490
190 35720
191 33320
Grand Totals
Activity Name Total Project
SHAMROCK/PETERSON STORM SE $126,932
SHERIDAN AVE SANITARY SEWER $685,382
SILURIAN WELLS - NOS. 3 AND 4 $163,930
SILURIAN WELLS-LOWER TERMINU $0
SITE WORK-PHASE 1 $2,228,812
SNYDER CREEK WATERSHED $20,448
SOCCER SITE ACCESS ROAD $472,300
SOUTH AREA ARTERIAL $9,742
SOUTH GILBERT STORM SEWER $121,149
SOUTH PLANT DIGESTERS $0
SOUTH RIVER CORRIDOR SEWER $3.055,797
SOUTH SITE SOCCER FIELDS $556,908
SOUTHGATE AVE. EXTENSION $812, 171
SR CENTER REPAIRS-PHASE II $0
STREET SCAPE IMPROVEMENTS $4,956
STURGiS FERRY PARK DEVELOPME $11,013
SUMMIT ST BRIDGE REPLACEMENT $81,305
SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE TILES $43,833
SURFACE WTR TRTMT PLANT IMPR $363,729
SYCAMORE-BURNS TO CITY LIMITS $1.043
TAFT SPEEDWAY $130
TERRELL MILL - PROJ #33541 $400
TRAFFIC CALMING $27.312
TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECTS $0
TRANSIT DOWNTOWN INTERCHANG $11,545
TRANSIT METHANE PROJECT $31,258
TRANSIT PARKING LOT RESURFAC $8,353
WASHINGTON/IOWA SIGNAL $44,154
WATER MAIN PENINSULA PH 3A $239,562
WATER MAIN PROJECTS-ANNUAL $0
WATER TREATMENT FACILITY $8,017,903
WATER TREATMENT PLANT $1,811
WATERFRONT DRIVE IMPROV. $64,851
WATERFRONT DRIVE RR CROSSING $11,716
WATERWORKS PARK $10,030
WELLHOUSES-JORDAN & SILURIAN $704,270
WESTMINISTER RD SANITARY $8,409
WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE RELOC. $885,333
WILLOW CREEK SANITARY SEWER $4,796,430
WILLOW CREEK TRAIL $265,827
WILLOW ST-MUSCATINE/BROOKSID $0
WOOLF AVE-NEWTON/RIVER ST $0
WOOLF AVE. BRIDGE RECONSTRUC $1,376,925
WYLDE GREEN SANITARY SEWER $252,776
$113,519,703
98 & Pdor
$118,500
$676,254
$163,930
$0
$138,563
$0
$472,300
$0
$121,149
$0
$2,990,637
$538,329
$204.442
$0
$4,956
$0
$27,534
$33,267
$363.693
$1.043
($47)
$400
$26,723
$0
$11,545
$0
$0
$44,164
$233,925
$0
$7,963,698
$1,811
$64,851
$11,716
$375
$718,786
$7,919
$884,053
$707,372
$173,642
$0
$0
$717,560
$252,776
$87,852,730
99 Actual
$8,433
$9,127
$0
$0
$2,090,249
$20,448
$0
$9,742
$0
$0
$65,160
$18.579
$607,729
$0
$0
$11,013
$53,771
$10,366
$36
$0
$177
$0
$589
$0
$0
$31,258
$8,353
$0
$5,637
$0
$54,205
$0
$0
$0
$9,655
($14,515)
$489
$1,280
$4,089,058
$92.185
$0
$0
$659,365
$0
$25,666,973
99 Budget
$46,474
$9.127
$18,942
$50,159
$4,642,967
$0
$27,102
$80.000
$0
$600,000
$56.933
$838,682
$696,829
$175.238
$0
$115,000
$1,131,766
$25,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$54,640
$130,000
$211,110
$400,000
$150,000
$0
$0
$170,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$12,000
$0
$420,489
$0
$8,892,525
$125,358
$2.680
$0
$646,011
$0
$145,493,735
Budge~Actual
$38,041
$0
$18.942
$50,159
$2,552,718
($20,448)
$27,102
$70,258
$0
$600,000
($8.227)
$820.103
$89,100
$175,238
$0
$103,988
$1,077,995
$14,634
($36)
$0
($177)
$0
$54,051
$130,000
$211,110
$368,742
$141,647
$0
($5,637)
$170,000
($54.205)
$0
$0
$0
$2,345
$14.515
$420,000
($1.280)
$4,803,467
$33,173
$2,680
$0
($13,354)
$0
$119,826,762
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January 19, 1999
For Immediate Release
If you haven't started to look for the Winter Carnival Snowflake Medallion you need not
start now. It's been found! After spending about an hour looking for the medallion on
Monday, Jane Flanigan of Iowa City and her two sons, Timothy & Luke, found it.
When asked what clue helped them find it, Jane said Monday's clue, which was read on
KCJJ, was a big help. The clue read "Since snowflakes come from above, it may be a
good idea if you look up for the Winter Carnival Snowflake Medallion." After they heard
that clue, Jane's sons convinced her to go to the Pedestrian Mall to look for it.
At first they did not know if they had found it. They discovered a small plastic bag with a
square piece of cardboard sticking out from the medallion's hiding place. They did not
actually see the medallion, but thought the bag may contain it. Once they took the bag
down, they soon discovered that they were the winners of the ~500 downtown shopping
spree. Jane and her sons will pick up their basket of gift certificates at the 2nd annual
Winter Carnival on Saturday, January 23.
The Winter Carnival will kickoff at 10:30 a.m. with a storytime featuring snow stories at
the Iowa City Public Library. All other activities will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. throughout the Pedestrian Mall and inside Old Capitol Mall. These activities will
include ice sculpture demonstrations, a snow princess fortuneteller, and a chance to meet
Chillie the Winter Carnival mascot. This event will also feature many different carnival style
games with the chance to win great prizes! Get excited for the giant snow slide that will
be built in the Pedestrian Mall for all to enjoy! Free cookies, hot chocolate and coffee will
be available to help keep you warm throughout the carnival.
Still wondering where the Winter Carnival Snowflake Medallion was hidden? Here are all
the clues for you to guess!
Clue #1 - The
Iowa
Clue #2 - The
City.
Clue #3 - The
soon
Clue #4 - The
snowflake medallion is located in an area considered the heart of downtown
City.
snowflake medallion is located in the vibrant outdoors of Downtown Iowa
snowflake medallion is located in an area of Downtown Iowa City that will
be "uptown" after the streetscape construction this summer.
snowflake medallion is located in a place that is considered a "happening"
place on Friday nights during the summer.
410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009
Clue #5 - Whether it's the Friday Night Concert Series, the Iowa Arts Festival, Irving B.
Weber Day, or the Jazz Fest, you can hear music from where the snowflake
medallion is located.
Clue #6 - Since snowflakes come from above, it may be a good idea if you look up for the
snowflake medallion. (Medallion found)
Clue #7 - The snowflake medallion is located in either near the "fountain of youth," near
the "fountain of knowledge," or somewhere in between.
Clue #8 - Where the snowflake medallion is located, children learn many of life's lessons.
Clue #9 - Downtown truly is a playground for all ages.
Clue #10 - You will probably need to jump up to grab for the snowflake medallion.
For more information about the Winter Carnival, contact Joyce Carroll, at the Iowa City
Recreation Division, 356 - 5100. Questions regarding the Winter Carnival Snowflake
Treasure Hunt should be directed to David Schoon, 356-5236.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Mike Lehman
8ally Stutsman
January 19, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of January 14m
3. Business from the County Engineer
a) Discussion re: quotes received to replace a 1989 John Deere 770BH
motor grader with approximately 5,000 hours of usage.
b) Other
4. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a)
b)
Discussion re: surplus property from Johnson County Human Services.
Minutes received
1. Johnson County Council of Governments Regional Trails and
Bieyeling Committee for October 27, 1998
2. Johnson County Board of Health for the following dates:
a) June 15, 1998
b) July20,1998
c) August 17, 1998
d) September 21, 1998
e) October 19, 1998
f) November 9, 1998
g) November 23, 1998
h) December 17, 1998
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c)
d)
3. Voluntary Annexations from the City of Tiff'm submitted on
January 12, 1999. (FYI)
4. Voluntary Annexations from the City of Coralville submitted on
January 12, 1999. (FYI)
Reports
Other
5. 1:30 p.m. - Work Session with Elected Officials
a) Discussion of the following:
l. Review minutes of November l 0th meeting
2. Selection of chair for 1999
3. FY 2000 budget
4. Space Needs Committee
5. Local Option Sales Tax
6. GIS status/structure
7. Review meeting role/purpose and future discussion topics
8. Report/update from various Elected Officials
9. Next meeting date and time
10. Other
6. Discussion tiom the public
7. Recess
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Charles D. Duffy
Mike Lehman
Sally StuBman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 21, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
l. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Agenda
2. Action re:
3. Action re:
claims
formal minutes of January 14m
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: pennits
b) Action re: reports
1. Clerk's December monthly report.
c) Other
6. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Discussion/action re: reapproval of the preliminary and final plat of
Brannaman's Last Subdivision (Resolution 01-08-98-Z2).
b) Other
7. Business from the County Attorney
a) Other
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8. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Motion declaring surplus property that is no longer of use to the county
and authorize the transfer of property to Goodwill Industries of
Southeast Iowa.
b) Other
9. Adjourn to informal meeting
a) Discussion re: meeting date with Township Trustees.
b) Reports and inquiries from the County Attomey
c) Inquiries and reports from the public
d) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors
e) Other
10. Adjournment
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charlie Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
January 22, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Work Session re: FY2000 budgets. discussion
3. Other
4. Adjourn
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aTo advocate for a vibpant boal e~onorn~ provide opportum~s and valuable ~Rn,~es bo out members and con~u~
quah~y oI lb~ in lohnson County."
IOWA CITY
,~/~/~AAMBER OF
2~, COMMERCE
Sales and Use Taxes and
Withholdinl Seminar
S401 Pappajohn Business Administration Building
Wednesday, January 20, 1999 8 AM - Noon
Learn what is and is not taxable. Learn how to
collect and remit sales and local option taxes.
Hands-on experience completing forms in class.
Wednesday, January 27, 1999 8 AM - 11 AM
Construction Contractors - Ex~l_ajtt~ Iowa sales
tax rules on new construction and repair work and
what should and should not be taxed. This course
is designed around the needs of contractors.
Registration is $25. Call 335-3742 for more information.
Sponsored by the Small Business
Development Center
January 15, t999
'Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Annual Legislative Trip to Des Moines
The Program mtb-committee of the Legislative
Council has set the date for the annual
legislative trip to Des Moines for February 17,
1999. A htnch reception will be served from
11:30 - I PM m room 118 of the Capitol. AH
Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
The intent of this trip is to make state legislators
era, are of the assets of North Liberty, Coralville,
Iowa City and Johnson County as a whole and
to advance the positions of the Chamber. Our
theme this year will be Arts and Athletics. To
spotlight the role of the arts in cmr community
our guests will be noted artists Professors
Virginm Myers and Chunghi Choo from the
University of lowc~ Each will display pieces of
their work. Additionally, we are attempting
feature a prominent Coach from the University of Iowa.
Saturday, January 30 the Chamber will :.More information on our guests will appear in upcoming
hold the first of its legislative breakfasts, in the Government Updates. My thanks to Kelly Hayworth, Jean
Chamber large conference room at 8 AM. The ]Kendall, Emily Parbright and Charlie Anderson for their
primary topics will be upcoming workforce !work onthiscommittee.
development initiatives and education funding, :Legislative positions and priorities completed
The dates for the remaining breakfasts are:
· Saturday, February 27, 1999
· Saturday, March 2 7, 1999
· and e iew/Wrap-up Samrda)~ April 24, 1999
;At their December meeting the Chamber Board of
'.Directors approved 40 positions in 8 areas. Yau will find
~a brochure detailing our legislative priorities in your
:Febn~ary Reflections. Complete booklets are available
~ upon request. ( 33 7-9637)
Local Option Sales Tax - Update
A local option sales tax vote for Johnson
County will occur on March 30, 1999. Every *
jurisdiction is required to have spending
proposals to the Johnson Count)..: Auditor by the
close of business Januaxy 22. *
A Government Update in late January wili
detail the spending proposals of earl
jurisdiction in Johnson Cemnty.
CHAMBER EVENTS
January 21: Land Development in Johnson County 2
sponsored by the Economic Gro~,~h Committee
7:15 AM Chamber Large Conference Room
February 4: Iov~ City Area Chamber of
Commerce Annual Banquet at the Radisson
Highlander Plaza - Social begins at 5:30 PM
This fax service is provided to all members of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and occurs on a
monthly basis. For more information on any Of these issues, comment or complaints, please contact
CITY OF IOWA CITY
Existing Outstanding Debt
as of June 30, 1998
CITY OF IOWA CITY
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 12, 1999
To: City Council
City Manager
Re: City of Iowa t
Attached you will find several exhibits that will summarize the outstanding debt of the City
of Iowa City as of June 30, 1998 for general obligation, sewer revenue, and parking
revenue bonds.
The general obligation bond section includes what funds will repay the principal and
interest that will come due in each year. Please call me at 356-5052 if you have questions.
Attachments
finadm\memos\debt,d0c
City of Iowa City
Existing Outstanding Debt as of June 30, 1998
Table of Contents
Summary- All Bond Issues ......................................................................................................1
Summary -- General Obligation Bonds Only by Funding Source ...............................................2
General Obligation Debt by Issue ...............................................................................................3
Summary- Sewer Revenue Bonds .........................................................................................15
Sewer Revenue Debt by Issue ..................................................................................................16
Summary- Parking Revenue Bonds .......................................................................................19
Parking Revenue Debt by Issue ................................................................................................20
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
SUMMARY OF ALL OUTSTANDING BOND ISSUES SORTED BY HOW THE BONDS ARE REPAID:
BY PROPERTY TAX OR ABATED BY OTHER REVENUES.
INCLUDES ISSUES DATED APR-98 AND BEFORE.
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY PROPERTY
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES TAXES
PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PAID PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY TOTAL PAID PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY TOTAL PAID
SEWER SEWER BY SEWER PARKING PARKING BY PARKING
REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES ~ REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES
1999 6,990,000 5.792,356 12,782.356 2.437.590 1,053.829 3.491,418 2,772,058 3,705.145 6,477.203 625,0O0 285.868 910.868
2000 7.140,000 5.360,907 12.500.907 2,453.144 872,553 3,325,697 2.859,033 3,549.850 6.408.883 675,000 246.731 921.731
2001 7.015,000 4,981.390 11,996.390 2.359,437 752.488 3,111,925 2,784,913 3,388,585 6.173,498 720,000 204,673 924,673
2002 6.945.000 4,608.473 11,553.473 2,212,141 637,590 2,849,730 2,838,423 3,231,657 6,070.080 755.000 159.970 914,970
2003 6,275,000 4.242,394 10,517,394 1,640,777 530,648 2,171.425 2.957.273 3,071,566 6,028,839 635.000 116,746 751,746
2004 6.460,000 3.906,814 10,366,814 1,639,865 455,042 2,094,907 3.116.079 2.903.513 6,019,592 665,000 75.303 740.303
2005 5.510,000 3,575.369 9.085.369 1.302,362 379,093 1,681,455 3,013.354 2.727,048 5.740,402 285,000 46.9t8 331.918
2006 5,705,000 3,280.686 8.985,686 1.277.362 318,535 1,595,897 3,193,354 2,552.449 5,745,803~ 300,000 32.240 332.240
2007 5,895,000 2,974,762 8,869,762 1.283.510 258,950 1.542.460 3,338,354 2.368,419 5,706,7734 320,000 16.640 336,640
2008 4,615,000 2,654.044 7,269.044 661.065 198,989 860,054 3,390,000 2.172,169 5,562.169~ 0 0 0
2009 4,810,000 2,392.975 7,202,975 636.065 168,437 804,502 3.610.000 1.969,813 5,579,813( 0 0 0
2010 5,045,000 2,119,069 7,164.069 642.213 138.662 780,874 3,820.000 1.754,106 5,574,106! 0 0 0
21 5.~,098 ,.626.650 7.128.850 ,6.3, 107.926 750,285 4.050,~ 1,524.469 :::;;:~:l 0 0 0
2012 5,575,000 1,521,688 7,096,688 654,508 76.763 731,271 4,300.000 1,279,750 0 0 0
2013 5,840,000 1,197,106 7,037,106 660.655 44.890 705,545 4,540,000 1.019,669 5,550,669} 0 0 0
2014 2,050,000 960,575 3,010.575 110.655 12,624 123,279 1,300,000 849,238 2,149,238{ 0 0 0
~015 2.150.~ ,6.2, 2.~5.250 116.~03 6.463 123.265 1.376.~ 773.,5 ;::;;::~l 0 0 0
2016 1,775,000 723,700 2.498,700 0 0 0 1,475,000 693,700 . 0 0 0
2017 1,850,000 623,563 2.473.563 0 0 0 1,550,000 608.563 2,150.503~ 0 0 0
2018 1,650,000 , 518,219 2,168,219 0 0 0 1,650,000 518,219 2,168,219{ 0 0 0
2019 1,725,000 422,650 2.147,650 0 0 0 1.725,000 422,656 2.147,650i 0 0 0
2020 1,850,000 321,438 2.171,438 0 0 0 1,850,000 321,438 2,171.438~ 0 0 0
2021 1,950,000 213.875 2,163,875 0 0 0 1,950,000 213,875 2.163.8751 0 0 0
2022 2.050,000 100.656 2.150,656 0 0 0 2,050,000 100.656 2.150,650{ 0 0 0
2023 775,000 21,313 796.313 0 0 0 775,000 21,313 796.313i 0 0 0
Totals ~ {
6/30/98 106.945.000 50.150.170 162,133,170 20.736,508 6.013.500 26.750.008 66.282,841 41.741,787 108.024.628~ 4.980.000 6.165,086~
P Y BY WATER
~/ATER FUND~ WATER FUND FUND
REVENUES { REVENUES REVENUES
1.155,352! 747,515 1,902.867
1.152,823 691,774 1,844,597
579.250 1,718.693
::0~;:~; 523.435 1,885.35
472,957 1,512,013
909,284 422.312 1,331,596
:;:,~; 377.462 1.311.7,,
330.753 1,283.889
503,935 282,.886 846.821
226.301 809,088
,~;:,~: 198.463 7,.103
165, 174 785,667
639,345 132.547 771,892
639.345 98.714 738.059
658.198 54,880 723,077
300,000 30.000 330,000
300,000 15.000 315.000
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0
0j 0 0
0 0 0
14.945,651 6,247,797 21.193,448
City of Iowa City - Schedule of General Obligation Debt Outstanding and
listing which funds repay the Principal and Interest
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL &
FISCAL INTEREST
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS
PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL
PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER PARKING
TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES
1999 4,510,000 2,104,911 6,614,911 2,437,590
2000 4,525,000 1,820,482 6,345,482 2,453,144
2001 4,255,000 1,596,315 5,851,315 2,359,437
2002 4,020,000 1,387,786 5,407,786 2.212,141
2003 3,345,000 1,192,174 4,537,174 1,640,777
2004 3,350,000 1,033,674 4,383,674 1,639,865
2005 2,665,000 873,954 3,538,954 1,302,362
2006 2,680,000 745,451 3,425,451 1,277,362
2007 2,725,000 614,971 3,339,971 1,283,510
2008 1,225,000 481,875 1,706,875 661,065
2009 1,200,000 423,163 1,623,163 636,065
2010 1,225,000 364,963 1.589,963 642,213
2011 1,250,000 364.388 1.554,388 648,360
2012 1,275,000 241,938 1.516,938 654,508
2013 1,300,000 177,438 1,477.438 660,655
2014 750,000 111,338 861,338 110,655
2015 775,000 71,363 646,363 116,803
2016 300,000 30,000 330,000 0
2017 300,000 15,000 315,000 0
2018 0 0 0 0
2019 0 0 0 0
2020 0 0 0 0
2021 0 0 0 0
2022 0 0 0 0
1,053,829
872 553
752 488
637 590
530648
455 042
379 093
318 535
258 950
198 989
168 437
138 662
107 925
76,763
44,890
12,624
6,483
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
707 058
699 033
509 913
423 423
402 273
401 079
168 354
168 354
168 354
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
185,710
148,377
110,965
85,003
64,403
44,988
25,632
17.214
8.628
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
210 000
220 000
235 000
245 000
260 000
270 000
285 000
300 000
320 000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST PAID FOR BY
PAID FOR BY WATER
PARKING FUND
REVENUES REVENUES
117,858 1,155,352
107,778 1,152,823
97,218 1,150,650
85,938 1,139.436
73,688 1,041,951
60,688 1,039,057
46,918 909,264
32,240 934.284
16,640 953.137
0 563,935
0 563.935
0 582.788
0 601,640
0 620,493
0 639,345
0 639,345
0 658,198
0 300,000
0 300,000
0
0
0
0
0
INTEREST
PAID FOR BY
WATER
FUND
REVENUES
747,515
691,774
635,644
579,256
523,435
472,957
422,312
377,462
330,753
282,886
254,725
226,301
196,463
165,174
132,547
98,714
64,880
30,000
15,000
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Totals@
6/30/98 41,675,000 13,591,181 55,266,181 20,736,508 6,013,500 3,647,841 690,921 2,345,000 638,963 14,945,651 6,247,797
1989 $2.960 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable 12-t and 6-1.
The 1989 issue provided funds for the acquisition, construction & equipping of sewage treatment works & facilities, impr{
enlargement of bridges & culverts, reconstruction & improvement of waterways for the protection of existing property an
improvements,
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES
36.96% 63.04%
1999 300,000 36,300 336,300 110,880 13,416 189, 120 22,884
2000 300,000 18,300 318,300 110,880 6,764 189, 120 11,536
Totals @ 6/30/98 600,000 64,600 654,600 221,760 20, 180 378,240 34,420
t990 $2.3 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The 1990 issue provided funds for the construction, reconstruction & repairing of street improvements, construction, reconstruction, extension,
improvement & equipping of sanitary sewers, lift stations, storm sewere and waterworks mains, equipping of police and fire departments and improvements
to existing city parks.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER WATER FUND
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES
46.61% 38.44%
1999 225,000 41,175 266,175 104,873 19,192 86,490 15,828
2000 225,000 27,675 252,675 104,873 12,899 86,490 10,638
2001 225,000 13,950 238,950 104,873 6,502 86,490 5,362
INTEREST
PAID FOR BY
WATER FUND
REVENUES
14.95%
33,638 6,156
33,638 4,137
33,638 2,086
Totals @ 6/30/98 675,000 82,800 757,800 314,618 38,593 259,470 31,828 100t913 12,379
t991 $2.34 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The 1991 issue provided funds for equipping the police & fire departments; the construction, reconstruction, extension,
improvement, & equipping of works & facilities useful for the collection of sewage & industrial waste in a sanitary manner,
& for the collection and disposal of surface waters & streams and the rehabilitation and Improvement to existing city-
owned parks.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES
90.60% 9.40%
1999 225,000.00 50,400.00 275,400.00 203,850.00 45,662.40 21,150.00 4,737.60
2000 225,000.00 37,800.00 262,800.00 203,850.00 34,246.80 21,150.00 3,553.20
2001 225,000.00 25,200.00 250,200.00 203,850.00 22,831.20 21,150.00 2,368.80
2002 225,000.00 12,600.00 237,600.00 203,850.00 11,415.60 21,150.00 1,184.40
Totals@6/30/98 900,000.00 126,000.00 1,026,000.00 815,400.00 114,156.00 84,600.00 11,844.0(
1992 $3.45 Million Capitol Loan Note Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The bond issue paid for a new four level parking facility on the Chauncey Swan Parking lot. Debt
service is repaid from parking revenues.
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
1999 210,000 117,858
2000 220,000 107.778
2001 235,000 97,218
2002 245,000 85,938
2003 260.000 73,688
2004 270,000 60,688
2005 285,000 46,918
2006 300.000 32.240
2007 320,000 16,640
Totals @ 6/30/98 2,345.000 638,963
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL&
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
327 858
327 778
332 218
330 938
333 688
330 688
331 918
332 240
336640
2,983,963
PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAID
PAID FOR BY FOR BY
PARKING PARKING
REVENUES REVENUES
210,000 117,85~'
220.000 107,77~'
235,000 97,21 ~'
245,000 85.93~'
260,000 73,68~'
270.000 60,68~'
285,000 46,918___
300,000 32.240
320.000 16,64~'
2,345,000 638,963~
1992 $4.87 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable t2-1 and 6-1.
The 1992 GO bond issue refunded the callable portions of the 1985 & 1986 GO issues.
The 1985 issue provided funds for street improvements, sidewalks, alley pavement, sanitary sewers, storm sewers,
culverts, sanitary sewage pumping facilities, construction of water storage facilities & acquisition of land needed for the
existing airport.
The 1986 issue provided funds for the construction, reconstruction & repairing of streets, acquisition, installation & repair
of traffic control devices, acquisition, construction, improvement of street lighting fixtures, connections and facilities,
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, enlargement, improvement and repair of bridges, culverts, grade crossing
separations and approaches thereto, including railroad crossings, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement.
repair and equipping of waterworks and a swimming pool project.
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL&
FISCAL INTEREST
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS
PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
PROPERTY PROPERTY WATER FUND WATER FUNE
TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES
1999 410,000.00 94,055.00 504,055.00 312,655.75 72,670.60 97,344.25 21,384.40
2000 430,000.00 73,555.00 503,555.00 333,912.71 57,043.77 96,087.29 16,511.23
2001 445,000.00 50,980.00 495,980.00 351,085.22 39,513.12 93,914.78 11,466.88
2002 490,000.00 26,950.00 516,950.00 373,661.75 20,551.40 116.338.25 6,398.60
Totals @ 6~30~98 1,775,000.00 245,540.00 2,020,540.00 1,371,315.43 189,778.89 403,684.57 55,761.11
1994 $7.370 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The 1994 issue provides funds for the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, & equipping of storm & sanitary sewers, including
sewage treatment plant improvements & construction of storm water detention facilities; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction,
improvement, repair and equipping of waterworks & extensions & real & personal property, useful for providing potable water to city residents,
including water treatment plant acquisition and design; and the rehabilitation and improvement of existing city parks; and reconstruction &
improving the Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, including rerooflng and replacement of flooring.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER WATER FUND
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES
47.40% 32.10% 20.50%
1999 750,000.00 205,062.50 955,062.50 355,500.00 97,199.63 240,750.00 65,825.06 153,750.00
2000 725,000.00 170,375.00 895,375.00 343,650.00 80,757.75 232,725.00 54,690.38 148,625.00
2001 725,000.00 136,300,00 861,300.00 343,650.00 64,606.20 232,725.00 43,752.30 148,625.00
2002 725,000.00 102,225.00 827,225.00 343,650.00 48,454.65 232,725.00 32,814.23 148,625.00
2003 725,000.00 68,150.00 793,150.00 343,650.00 32,303.10 232,725.00 21,876.15 148,625.00
2004 725,000.00 34,075.00 759,075.00 343,650.00 16,151.55 232,725.00 10,938.08 148,625.00
INTEREST
PAID FOR BY
WATER FUNE
REVENUES
42,037.81
34,926.88
27,941.50
20,956.13
13i970.75
6,985,38
Totals @ 6/30/98 4,375,000.00 716,187.50 5,091,187.50 2,073,750.00 339,472.88 1,404,375.00 229,896.20 896,875.00 146,818.45
1995 $8.5 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The issue provides funds for the construction, reconstrucUon and repair of street improvements; the construction, reconstrucUon, extension,
improvement and equipping of the sewage treatment plant and sanitary and storm sewere; the reconstruction and improvement of waterways, and real
and personal property, useful for the protection or reclamation of property situated within the corporate limits from floods or high waters; the
reconstruction, improvement and repair of the water wroks; and the construction and equipping of soccer recreation fields.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER WATER FUND
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES
18.24% 23.88% 57.88~
1999 710,000.00 320,086.26
2000 710,000.00 284,586.26
2001 710,000.00 249,086.26
2002 710,000.00 213,586.26
2003 710,000.00 178,086.26
2004 705,000.00 142,586.26
2005 705,000.00 107,336.26
2006 705,000.00 72,086.26
2007 705,000.00 36, 131.26
1,030,086.26
994 586.26
959 086,26
923 586.26
888 086.26
847 586.26
812 336.26
777 086.26
741 131.26
129,504.00 58,383.73
129,504.00 51,908.53
129,504.00 45,433.33
129,504.00 38,958.13
129,504.00 32,482.93
128,592.00 26,007.73
128,592.00 19,578.13
128,592.00 13,148.53
128,592.00 6,590.34
INTEREST
PAID FOR BY
169 548.00
169 548.00
169 548.00
169548,00
169 548.00
168 354.00
168 354.00
168 354.00
168 354.00
76,436.60
67,959.20
59,481,80
51,004.40
42,527.00
34,049.60
25,631.90
17,214.20
8,628.14
410,948.00
WATER FUNE
REVENUES
18'5,265.93
410,948.00 164,718.53
410,948.00 144,171.13
410,948.00 123,623.73
410,948.00 103,076.33
408,054.00 82,528.93
408,054.00 62,126.23
408,054.00 41,723.53
408,054.00 20,912.77
Totals @ 6/30/98 6,370,000.00 1,603,571.34 7,973,571.34 1,161,888.00 292,491.38 1,521,156.00 382,932.84 3~686 956.0C 928,147.11
1996 General Obligation (GO) Capitol Loan Note: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable
12-t and 6-1.
The Note provides for the costs of equipping the Fire Department. including purchase
of a firs truck and the improvement and equipping of recrsation grounds, including a
lighting project at the University Softball complex.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES
1999 65,000 9.750 74,750 65,000 9,750
2000 65,000 6,500 71,500 65,000 6,500
2001 65.000 3,250 68.250 65,000 .3,250
Totals @ 6/30/98 195,000 19,500 214,500 195,000 19,500
1996 $6.1 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-t; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The issue provides funds for the costs of improvements and extensions to the Municipal Waterworks Plant and System,
construction, reconstruction and repairing of bridges and street improvements and the constructions, reconstruction,
extension, improvement and equipping of works and facilities for the collection and disposal of surface waters and
streams.
FISCALYEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY WATER FUND WATER FUNE
PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES
24.59% 75.41%
1999 225,000.00 290,912.50 515,912.50 55,327.50 71,535.38 169,672.50 219,377.12
2000 250,000.00 281,575.00 531,575.00 61,475.00 69,239.29 188,525.00 212,335.71
2001 250,000.00 270,825.00 520,825.00 61,475.00 66,595.87 188,525.00 204,229.13
2002 250,000.00 259,825.00 509,825.00 61,475.00 63,890.97 188,525.00 195,934.03
2003 275,000,00 248,575.00 523,575.00 67,622.50 61,124.59 207,377.50 187,450.41
2004 275,000.00 235,925.00 510,925.00 67,622.50 58,013.96 207,377.50 177,911.04
2005 300,000.00 222,862.50 522,862.50 73,770.00 54,801.89 226,230.00 168,060.61
2006 300,000.00 208,312.50 508,312.50 73.770.00 51,224.04 226,230.00 157,088.46
2007 325,000.00 193,462.50 518,462.50 79,917.50 47,572.43 245,082.50 145,890.07
2008 350,000.00 177,212.50 527,212.50 86,065.00 43,576.55 263,935.00 133,635.95
2009 350,000.00 159,362.50 509,362.50 86,065.00 39,187.24 263,935.00 120,175.26
2010 375,000.00 141,162.50 516,162.50 92,212.50 34.711.86 282,787.50 106,450.64
2011 400,000.00 121,287.50 521,287.50 98,360.00 29,824.60 301,640.00 91,462.90
2012 425,000.00 99,687.50 524,687,50 104,507.50 24,513,16 320,492.50 75,174.34
2013 450,000.00 76,312.50 526,312.50 110,655.00 18,765.24 339,345.00 57,547.26
2014 450,000.00 51,337.50 501,337.50 110,655.00 12,623,89 339,345.00 38,713.61
2015 475,000.00 26,362.50 501,362.50 116,802.50 6,482.54 358,197.50 19,879.96
Totals @ 6/30/98 ! 5,725,000.00 3,065,000.00 8,790,000.00 1,407,777.50 753,683.50 4,317,222.50 2,31 11316.50
1997 $5.2 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable
12-1 and 6-t.
This issue funds the costs of the construction, reconstruction and repairing of bridges, street
and public walkway Improvements; the construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement
and equipping of works and facilities for the collection and disposal of surface waters and
streams; the rehabilitation and improvement of existing city parks; the reconstruction,
extension and improvement of the municipal airport; the improvement and equipping of the
library, including roof and carpet replacement; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
(HVAC) system; the expansion of Fire Station #3, the renovation of the City's Animal Shelter
and replacement of portions of the Civic Center roof.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES
1999 525,000.00 216,706.26
2000 525,000.00 193,081.26
2001 525,000.00 168,800.00
2002 525,000.00 144,518.76
2003 525,000.00 120,237.50
2004 525,000.00 95,956.26
2005 525,000.00 71,675.00
2006 500,000.00 47,000.00
2007 500,000.00 23,500.00
741 706.26
718 081.26
693 800.00
669 518.76
645 237.50
620 956.26
596 675.00
547 000.00
523 500.00
525,000.00 216,706.26
525,000.00 193,081.26
525,000.00 168,800.00
525,000.00 144,518.76
525,000.00 120,237.50
525,000.00 95,956.26
525,000.00 71,675.00
500,000.00 47,000.00
500,000.00 23,500.00
Totals @ 6/30/98 4,675,000.00 1,081,475.04 5,756,475.04 4,675,000.00 1,081,475.04
1997 $5.54 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1;
Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
This issue funds the cost of various water projects including Iowa River Power
Dam, Site Development, Water Main and Engineering.
FISCAL
YEAR
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
PRINCIPAL
290000.00
275 000.00
275 000.00
275 000.00
275 000.00
275 000.00
275 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000,00
300 000.00
INTEREST
273 293.76
259 144.26
245 750.00
232 343.76
211 937.50
205 531.26
192 125.00
178 650.00
163 950.00
149 250.00
134 550.00
119 850.00
105 000.00
90,000.00
75,000.00
60,000.00
45,000.00
30,000.00
15,000.00
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL &
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
563,293.76
534,144.26
520,750.00
507,343.76
493,937.50
480 531.26
467 125.00
478 650.00
463 950.00
449 250.00
434 550,00
419 850.00
405 000.00
390 000.00
375 000.00
360 000.00
345 000.00
330 000.00
315 000.00
PRINCIPAL
PAID FOR BY
WATER FUND
REVENUES
290,000.00
275,000.00
275,000.00
275,000.00
275,000.00
275,000.00
275,000.00
300,000,00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
300 000.00
INTEREST
PAID FOR BY
WATER FUND
REVENUES
273,293.76
259.144.26
245,750.00
232,343.76
218,937.50
205,531.26
192,125.00
178,650.00
163,950.00
149,250.00
134,550.00
119,850.00
105,000.00
90,000.00
75,000.00
60,000.00
45,000.00
30,000.00
15,000.00
Totals @ 6/30/98 5,540,000.00 2,793,375.54 8,333,375.54 5,540,000.00 2,793,375.54
1998 $8.5 Million General Obligation (GO) Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1;
Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
April 98
This issue funds the costs of the acquisition of land for streets and sewers;
improvements to streets, bridges, sidewalks and public ways; the
rehabilitation and improvement of city parks; the reconstruction, extension
and improvement of the municipal airport; the reconstruction, improvement
and repair of water works property; and the reconstruction, extension,
improvement and equipping of works and facilities for the collection and
disposal of surface waters and streams and detention facilities.
FISCAL
YEAR
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
201 3
2014
201 5
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
PRINCIPAL INTEREST
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
575 000.00
550 000,00
550 000.00
550 000.00
550 000.00
550 000.00
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL& PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY
PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES
Totals d~ 6/30/98 8,500,000.00 3,164,168.76 11,664,168.76 8,500,000.00 3,164,168.76
449,312.50 1,024,312.50 575,000.00 449,312.50
360, 112.50 935, 112.50 575,000.00 360, 112.50
334,956.26 909,956.26 575,000.00 334,956.26
309,800.00 884,800.00 575,000.00 309,800.00
284,500.00 859,500.00 575,000.00 284,500.00
258,912.50 i 833,912.50 575,000.00 258,912.50
233,037.50 808,037.50 575,000.00 233,037.50
207,162.50 782,162.50 575,000.00 207,162.50
181,287.50 756,287.50 575,000.00 181,287.50
155,412.50 730,412.50 575,000.00 155,412.50
129,250.00 679,250.00 550,000.00 129,250.00
103,950.00 653,950.00 550,000.00 103,950.00
78,100.00 628,100.00 550,000.00 78,100.00
52,250.00 602,250.00 550,000.00 52,250.00
26,125.00 576,125.00 550,000.00 26,125.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
CITY OF IOWA CITY
SUMMARY OF SEWER REVENUE BOND ISSUES, 1993.
1996, 1997
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL&
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
Totals
1999 2,065,000 3,519,435 5,584,435
2000 2, 160,000 3,401,473 5,561,473
2001 2,275,000 3,277,620 5,552,620
2002 2,415,000 3, 146,654 5,561,654
2003 2,555,000 3,007, 163 5,562, 163
2004 2,715,000 2,858,525 5,573,525
2005 2,845,000 2,701,416 5,546,416
2006 3,025,000 2,535,234 5,560,234
2007 3, 170,000 2,359,791 5,529,791
2008 3,390,000 2, 172,169 5,562, 169
2009 3,610,000 1,969,813 5,579,813
2010 3,820,000 1,754, 106 5,574, 106
2011 4,050,000 1,524,469 5,574,469
2012 4,300,000 1,279,750 5,579,750
2013 4,540,000 1,019,669 5,559,669
2014 1,300,000 849,238 2, 149,238
2015 1,375,000 773,.925 2, 148,925
2016 1,475,000 693,700 2, 168,700
2017 1,550,000 608,563 2, 158,563
2018 1,650,000 518,219 2,168,219
2019 1,725,000 422,656 2, 147,656
2020 1,850,000 321,438 2, 171,438
2021 1,950,000 213,875 2, 163,875
2022 2,050,000 100,656 2, 150,656
2023 775,000 21,313 796,313
@ 6/30/98 62,635,000 41,050,866 103,685,866
Amount Outstanding
FISCAL
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
1999 62,635,000 41,050,866
2000 60,570,000 37,531,431
2001 58,410.000 34,129,958
2002 56,135,000 30,852,338
2003 53,720,000 27,705,684
2004 51,165,000 24,698,522
2005 48,450,000 21,839,997
2006 45,605,000 19,138,581
2007 42,580,000 16,603,347
2008 39,410,000 14,243,556
2009 36,020,000 12,071,388
2010 32,410,000 10,101,575
2011 28,590,000 8,347,469
2012 24,540,000 6,823,000
2013 20,240,000 5,543,250
2014 15,700,000 4,523,581
2015 14,400,000 3,674,344
2016 13,025,000 2,900,419
2017 11,550,000 2,206,719
2018 10,000,000 1,598,156
2019 8,350,000 1,079,938
2020 6,625,000 657,281
2021 4,775,000 335,844
2022 2,825,000 121,969
2023 775,000 21,313
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL &
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
103,685,866
98,101,431
92,539,958
86,987,338
81,425,684
75,863,522
70,289,997
64,743,581
59.183,347
53,653,556
48,091,388
42,511,575
36,937,469
31,363,000
25,783,250
20,223,581
18,074,344
15,925,419
13,756,719
11,598, 156
9,429,938
7,282,281
5,110,844
2,946,969
796,313
1993 $37.3 Million Sewer Revenue Bond Issue: Principal payable 7-1; Interest payable 7-1 and 1-1.
This bond issue refunded the callable portion of the 1986 Sewer Revenue bonds. The 1986 bonds were issued to construct a new
wastewater facility. Debt service is repaid from wastewater revenues.
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL PRINCIPAL PAID
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY FOR BY
INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER
PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES
INTEREST PAl[:
FOR BY
SEWER
REVENUES
1999 1,465,000 1,962,079 3,427,079 1,465,000 1,962,07!
2000 1,535,000 1,875,079 3,410,079 1,535,000 1,875,07~
2001 1,625,000 1,783,439 3.408,439 1,625.000 1,783,43~
2002 1.715,000 1,686,579 3,401.579 1,715,000 1,686,57.~
2003 1.830,000 1.583,088 3,413.088 1,830,000 1.583,08~
2004 1,940,000 1,472,344 3,412,344 1,940,000 1.472,34~
2005 2,045,000 1,355,284 3,400,284 2,045,000 1.355.28~,
2006 2, 175,000 1.231,322 3,406,322 2, 175.000 1.231,32~
2007 2,295,000 1.100,016 3,395,016 2.295,000 1,100,01
2008 2,440,000 959.400 3,399,400 2,440,000 959,40(~
2009 2,610,000 807,900 3,417,900 2,610,000 807,90(~
2010 2,770,000 646,500 3,416,500 2,770,000 646,50~
2011 2,950,000 474,900 3,424,900 2,950,000 474,90(~
2012 3, 125,000 292,650 3,417,650 3, 125,000 292,65(Y
2013 3,315,000 99,450 3,414,450 3,316,000 99,45(Y
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Totals @ 6/30/98 33,835,000 17,330,028 51,165,028 33,835,000 17,330,02
1996 $18.3 Million Sewer Revenue Bond Issue: Principal payable 7-1; Interest payable 7-1 and 1-1.
This bond issue is used to construct improvements to the City's sewer system. Debt service is repaid from wastewater revenues.
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL PRINCIPAL PAID INTEREST PAID
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY FOR BY FOR BY
INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER SEWER
PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES REVENUES
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
375 000
400 000
425 000
450 000
475 000
500 000
525 000
550 000
575 000
625 000
650 000
675 000
725 000
775 000
800 000
850 000
900000
950000
1,000,000
1,075,000
1,125,000
1,200,000
1,250,000
1,325,000
992,763 1,367,763 375,000 992,763
973,388 1,373,388 400,000 973,388
952,763 1,377,763 425,000 952,763
930,888 1,380,888 450,000 930,888
907,763 1,382,763 475,000 907,763
883,388 1,383,388 500,000 883,388
857,500 1,382,500 525,000 857,500
830,088 1,380,088 550,000 830,088
801,400 1,376,400 575,000 801,400
770,488 1,395,488 625,000 770,488
737,013 1,387,013 650,000 737,013
701,563 1,376,563 675,000 701,563
663,400 1,388,400 725,000 663,400
621,763 1,396,763 775,000 621,763
577,263 1,377,263 800,000 577,263
530,238 1,380,238 850,000 530,238
480,363 1,380,363 900,000 480,363
427,638 1,377,638 950,000 427,638
372,063 1,372,063 1,000,000 372,063
312,656 1,387,656 1,075,000 312,656
249,406 1,374,406 1,125,000 249,406.
182,563 1,382,563 1,200,000 182,563
112,125 1,362,125 1,250,000 112,125
38,094 1,363,094 1,325,000 38,094
Totals @ 6/30/98 18,200,000 14,906,569 33, 106,569 18,200,000 14,906,569
1997 $10.6 Million Sewer Revenue Bond Issue: Principal payable 7-1; Interest payable 7-1 and 1-1.
This bond issue is used to construct Improvements to the City's sewer system. Debt service is repaid from wastewater revenues.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL PAID
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY FOR BY
FISCAL INTEREST PROPERTY PROPERTY SEWER
YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS TAXES TAXES REVENUES
INTEREST PAID
FOR BY
SEWER
REVENUES
Totals
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
@ 6/30/98
225,000
225,000
225,000
250,000
250,000
275,000
275,000
300 DO0
300 DO0
325 DO0
350 DO0
375 000
375 000
400 000
425 000
450 000
475 000
525 000
550 000
575 000
600,000
650,000
700,000
725,000
775,000
10,600,000
564,594
553,006
541 419
529 188
516 313
502 794
488 631
473 825
458 375
442 281
424 900
406 044
386169
365 338
342 956
319 000
293 563
266 063
236,500
205,563
173,250
138,875
101.750
62,563
21,313
8,814,269
789,594
778,006
766,419
779,188
766 313
777 794
763 631
773 825
758 375
767,281
774 900
781 944
761 169
765 338
767956
769 000
768 563
791 063
786 500
780 563
773 250
788 875
801 750
787 563
796 313
19,414,269
225
225
225
250
250
275
275
300
300
325
350
375
375 000
400 000
425 000
450 000
475 000
525 000
550 000
575 000
600 000
650 000
700 000
725 000
775,000
10,600,000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
564,594
553,006
541,419
529,188
516,313
502,794
488,631
473,825
458,375
442,281
424,900
406,044
386,169
365,338
342.956
319.000
293,563
266,063
236,500
205,563
173,250
138.875
101,750
62,563
21,313
8,814,269
CITY OF IOWA CITY
SUMMARY OF PARKING BOND ISSUES, 1992 AND
1995 REVENUE ISSUES AND 1992 CAPITOL LOAN.
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL &
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
1999 625,000 285,868 910,868
2000 675,000 246,731 921,731
2001 720,000 204,673 924,673
2002 755,000 159.970 914,970
2003 635,000 116,746 751,746
2004 665,000 75,303 740,303
2005 285,000 46,918 331,918
2006 300,000 32,240 332,240
2007 320,000 16,640 336,640
Totals @ 6/30/98 4,980,000 1,185,086 6,165,086
FISCAL
YEAR
Amount Outstanding
PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL&
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
1999 4,980,000 1,185,086 6,165,086
2000 4,355,000 899.219 5,254,219'
2001 3,680,000 652,488 4,332,488'
2002 2,960,000 447,816 3,407,816'
2003 2,205,000 287,846 2,492,846'
2004 1,570,000 171,100 1,741,100'
2005 905,000 95,798 1,000,798'
2006 620.000 48,880 668,880'
2007 320,000 16,640 336,640'
1 992 $1.19 Million Parking Revenue Bond Issue: Principal payable 7-t; Interest payable 7-1 and 1-1.
This bond issue refunded the 1986 Parking Revenue bonds. The 1986 bond issue paid for two additional
parking levels at the Dubuque Street parking ramp. Debt service is repaid from parking revenues.
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
INTEREST PARKING PARKING
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAYMENTS REVENUES REVENUES__
1999 135,000 28,155 163, 155 135,000 28, 15~'
2000 150.000 20,670 170,670 150.000 20,67~'
2001 155,000 12,588 167,588 155.000 12,58~'
2002 160,000 4,240 164,240 160,000 4,24~
Totals @ 6/30/98 600,000 65,653 665,653 600.000 65,653~.
1995 $2.5 Million Parking Revenue Bond Issue: Principal payable 7-1; Interest payable 12-1 and 6-1.
The bond issue refunded the 1986 Parking Revenue bonds. The 1985 bond issue provided the City with
funds to defease the outstanding 1978 Parking Facility Revenue bonds. Debt service is repaid from
parking revenues.
PRINCIPAL
280,000
305,000
330,000
350,000
375,000
395.000
2,035.000.00
INTEREST
139,855
118,283
94,868
69.793
43,058
14,615
480,471.28
FISCAL YEAR
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Totals@6/30/98
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL&
INTEREST
PAYMENTS
419.855
423,283
424,868
419,793
418.058
409,615
2,515,471.28
PRINCIPAL INTEREST
PAID FOR BY PAID FOR BY
PARKING PARKING
REVENUES REVENUES
280,000 139,855
305,000 118,283
330.000 94,868
350,000 69,79--3
375,000 43.058_
395.000 14,61--5
2,035,000.00 480.471.28
1992 $3.45 Million Capitol Loan Note Bond Issue: Principal payable 6-1; Interest payable t2-1 and 6-1.
The bond issue paid for a new four level parking facility on the Chauncey Swan Parking lot. Debt
service is repaid from parking revenues.
FISCAL YEAR PRINCIPAL INTEREST
TOTAL PRINCIPAL INTEREST PAID
PRINCIPAL & PAID FOR BY FOR BY
INTEREST PARKING PARKING
PAYMENTS REVENUES REVENUES
1999 210,000 117,858
2000 220,000 107.778
2001 235,000 97,218
2002 245,000 85,938
2003 260,000 73,688
2004 270,000 60,688
2005 285,000 46,918
2006 300,000 32,240
2007 320.000 16,640
327 858
327 778
332 218
330 938
333 688
330 688
331 918
332 240
336640
210,000 117,858
220,000 107,778
235,000 97,218
245,000 85.938
260,000 73,688
270,000 60,688
285,000 46,918
300,000 32,240
320,000 16,640
Totals @ 6/30/98 2,345.000 638,963 2,983,963 2,345,000 638,96.~
Ten Issues That Need to be Addressed Before the Benton
Street Reconstruction Project Proceeds Forward
School Safety--
· Two elementary schools (Roosevelt and Horn) located on Benton Street
within six blocks of each other.
· Student populations for two schools located on both sides of Benton
Street.
· By year 2001, Horn projected to be 90-95% of capacity; Roosevelt
projected to be 45% over capacity.
2. Residential Safety --
· Some homes along Benton Street in reconstruction area do not conform
to current set-back requirements.
· Existing speed limits (20 MPH in school zone and 25 MPH on remainder
of street) are exceedingly difficult to maintain.
· Need exists for implementation of some form of traffic calming.
3. Pedestrian/Bicyclist Safety --
· Older residents use sidewalks on Benton Street for walking exercise;
younger residents use the sidewalks for jogging and walking.
· Benton Street presently has bicycle lanes from Mormon Trek to Benton
Hill.
· Benton Hill and Greenwood Drive provide logistic nightmares as drivers
and bicyclists vie for control of the street.
Benton Hill Slope or Grade -- · Adverse weather conditions make Benton Hill extremely dangerous to
travel hence alternative routes need to be identified.
· Slope or grade unlikely to be altered by future reconstruction.
· Sidewalk construction on south side of Benton Hill could prove costly
because of raised terrain above street.
5. Undeveloped Land Usage
· Large tract of undeveloped land (Ruppert property) located On Benton
Hill; street access limited to Benton Street and Miller Avenue.
· Possible city acquisition of Braverman property (2 acres located on
Benton Street directly across from Roosevelt School south entrance) to
be designated Miller-Orchard neighborhood park.
6. Commercial Development
· Future development of commercial properties located on north side of
Highway 1.
· Disruptive traffic through neighborhood streets to access existing
commercial properties.
7. High-Density Residential Development --
· Benton Street area has reached over saturation.
· Location of resident access to Benton Street has caused additional safety
problems.
8. Communal Relations --
· Benton Street serves as primary route for accessing many area
neighborhoods.
· A decision to widen Benton Street will have an affect on our
University Heights neighbors.
9. Other Area Road Projects
· The effect of widening Mormon Trek from Plaen View to Highway 1.
· The effect of a new north-south arterial (west of Mormon Trek)
between Melrose Avenue and Highway 1.
· The effect of connecting Mormon Trek with a realigned Dane Road.
· The effect of a future east-west arterial to be located south of the
airport.
10. Southwest District Growth Plans -- · Future character of Benton Street area neighborhoods.
· Westside development beyond Highway 2 18.
· Development of city property on north side of airport.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charlie Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
January27,1999
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Work Session re: FY2000 budgets.
3. Discussion of the following budgets:
a) Treasurer (14)
b) Planning and Zoning (19)
c) Secondary Roads (49)
d) Weed Eradication (55)
e) Health (04)
f) County Attorney (02)
g) Other
discussion
4. Adjourn
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January26,1999
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: PCRB Ordinance - Investigative Process - Time Requirements
Attached is a copy of a memorandum I directed to the PCRB in August of 1998. The
memorandum I believe explains my interest in changes to the PCRB ordinance with respect to
the timing of the investigative process. In that you will be discussing this matter as well as other
PCRB related issues at an upcoming Council work session I wanted to remind of my
recommendation that the ordinance be amended to provide for a "timely manner" type of
language with respect to the investigative process.
Attachment
Im',rnem~sa 1-19.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: August 12, 1998
To: Police Citizens Review Board
From: City Manager
Re: PCRB Ordinance- Time Requirements
I recently received a copy of a memorandum direC to the chief of police from the PCRB chair
(copy attached) concerning a request for an extensiori'of time in the investigation of Complaint
No. 98-11. While I share your interest with respect to timeliness, th~ memorandum did give dse
to a number of concerns I have with respect to the investigative process, the time involved in
this process, the City and police staff resources assigned to these investigations, and the
obligation to prepare a thorough. comprehensive report dealing with each complaint.
In my conversations with officers conducting investigations, there are many circumstances
which occur that are not easily identifiable, yet critical to the investigative process. I would like to
call to your attention some of these circumstances.
The investigative process can be time-consuming with respect to certain complaints and far less
so with respect to others. I asked our police investigators if there is any way to determine the
average amount of time with respect to complaints. They were quick to say that each is unique
and the detail and extent of the allegations is such that determining an average is difficult. I was
provided with work samples, such as a copy of the detailed 'documentation of an investigation.
The departmenrs internal investigation documentation requirements are extensive. I asked for
the reasons that extensions were requested, both specifically and in general. Some included the
inability to provide for timely interviews of complainants and witnesses. It was noted that
complainants have secured legal counsel and/or need to request from their supervisors whether
they can speak to the issues at hand. In other instances the complainants indicated they were
advised to speak with the police only when their legal counsel was present. Other times officers
work schedules, vacations, training and other duty related obligations may cause timeliness to
be difficult. Our ordinance requires consideration of the employee union contract and procedural
rights of officers. While we can set arbitrary dates for the completion of an investigation, it is
critical for all to understand there may be extenuating circumstances. In some investigations the
investigating officer is led in other directions; that is, new information is developed and requires
the police to review other circumstances not specifically included in the written complaint. Each
circumstance adds to the time needed for investigation, but above all, the importance of
thoroughness in an investigation cannot be compromised.
As indicated in the PCRB ordinance, all investigations are to be conducted in a "fair, thorough,
and accurate" manner and the investigative report is to include "detailed findings of fact." This is
to assure that all individuals are treated fairly and that the information developed is sufficiently
extensive to allow the PCRB as well as the police and in matters of discipline, my office, to
render decisions concerning any misconduct substantiated by the investigation. The ordinance
also identifies that the PCRB has a responsibility to assure that all state and federal laws
governing the rights of all individuals are satisfactorily addressed and that investigations are
performed in a manner to "produce a minimum of inconvenience and embarrassment to all
parties." I believe that with most complaints the goals of the PCRB ordinance will not be ful~lled
within the 30 day deadline. If we are to develop "factual findings" as identified in the ordinance,
PCRB Ordinance- Time Requirements
August 12, 1998
Page 2
sufficient time must be devoted to the investigative process. In my consultations with the City
Attomey, she has confirmed for me that investigative reports must be thorough and detailed not
only for the benefit of the PCRB process, but because the same events may serve as the basis
for discipline as well as result in litigation and filings of complaints with other federal and state
agencies. All such proceedings require an investigative process which is typically longer than 30
days.
It is my understanding that you will soon be submitting your annual report to the City Council. I
would request that you give consideration to recommending amendments to the ordinance in
order to prov. ide for a longer timeframe or the use of ordinance language that provides for the
completion of the investigation in "a timely manner," similar to our Human Rights ordinance. We
must be assured that the process does not rush us to unsubstantiated conclusions and possibly
a faulty judgment. I note the Iowa City Human Rights ordinance provides that the investigation
process commence within 30 days of the receipt of the complaint and does not set a deadline
for the completion of the investigation.
I would hope that you would consider in your upcoming report suggestions to the City Council to
amend the ordinance in order to provide sufficient time for the conduct of these investigations,
My office is concerned that we undertake a process that is fair, thorough, and accurate with
sufficient time to perform investigation and fulfill the goals of the PCRB ordinance.
If you would like me to appear before the PCRB to discuss my concerns, I would be happy to do
So.
Attachment
cc: City Council
Police Chief
City Clerk
City Attomey
Counsel to PCRB
Assistant to PCRB
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].IOWA
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
January 28, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Agenda
2. Action re: claims
3. Action re: formal minutes of January 21st
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Continuation of public hearing on the following Zoning applications:
a) First and Second consideration of the following Zoning applications:
Application Z9821 of Dale Marner, Kalona, Iowa requesting
rezoning of 1.99 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban Residential
of certain property described as being in the SE ¼ of Section 27;
Township 78 North; Range 8 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This property is located on the west side of Eagle
Avenue SW, approximately 191 feet north of its intersection with
560th Street SW in Washington Twp.).
Application Z9831 of Gerald Milder, Iowa City, Iowa, requesting
rezoning of 2 1.0 acres from A1 Rural to RS Suburban
Residential of certain property described as being the West ~ of
Section 17; Township 79 North; Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in
Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the north side
of American Legion Road SE, approximately ~ mile east of its
intersection with Taft Avenue SE in Scott Twp.).
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6. Continuation of public hearing on the following Conditional Use Permit:
discussion/action
Application CU9808 of James P. and Katherine S. Andersen, signed by
James P. Andersen requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
home business in the SW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 33: Township 80
North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This
parcel is located on the north side of 340m Street SW, approximately ~
mile west of its intersection with Ireland Avenue in Clear Creek Twp.).
7. Business ~7om the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Final consideration of application Z9843 of James P. and Katherine
Andersen.
b) Final consideration of application Z9846 of Stephen Wildman.
c) Final consideration of application Z9853 of Burdette and Alice Millard.
d) Final consideration of application Z9854 of Francis Schneider.
e) Final consideration of application Z9855 of Emery and Helen
Kleinschmidt.
t) Final consideration of application Z9856 of Gerald and Kathleen
Stockman.
g) Final consideration of application Z9857 of James and Katherine
Andersen.
h) Other
8. Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting applications:
NE and 250th Street NE intersection in Graham Twp.).
Application S9851 of Bfian Wildman requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Wildman Subdivision, a subdivision located
in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 12; Township 80 North;
Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a
1-lot, 4.45 acre, residential subdivision, located on the east side of
Oasis Road NE, approximately ¼ of a mile south of the Oasi_.s Roadm
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Application S9853 of Francis A. & Marcella Schneider, signed by
Glen Meisner of MMS Consultants Inc., requesting final plat
approval of McGillin Subdivision, a subdivision located in the NW
'A of the NW ¼ of Section 24; Township 79 Noah; Range 8 West
of the 5th P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This is a 4-1ot, 4.20 acre,
2-1ot residential and 2-1ot farmstead split subdivision, located on
the north side of 400th Street SW, approximately 1/8 of a mile east
of the 400th Street SW and Cosgrove Road SW intersection in
Hard in Twp. ).
Application S9860 of Emery Kleinschmidt, signed by Tom
Anthony of Landmark Surveying and Engineering, requesting
preliminary and final plat approval of Kleinschmidt First Addition,
a subdivision described as being located in the SE ¼ of Section 6;
Township 78 North; Range 7 West of the 5th P.M. IN Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 3-1ot, 17.910 acre, 1 residential, 1
farmstead split and 1 outlot subdivision, located on the north and
south side of Highway #1 SW, ~ mile south of the Hazelwood
Avenue SW and Highway # 1 intersection in Sharon Twp.).
b) First and Second consideration of the following Amendment:
Amendment to the Johnson County Zoning Ordinance, District
Use Regulations, by adding a new paragraph 8:1.16C, as follows:
8:1.16C CH-F Commercial Highway - Fairgrounds. Premises in
the CH-F Commercial Highway/Fairgrounds District shall be used
for the following purposes only: Fairgrounds. Single Family
dwelling(s) for an on-site management and families. An
amendment to Chapter 8:1.4, Definition of Terms as follows:
Fairgrounds. An area of land used for traditional county fairs,
exhibitions, and shows including but not limited to: Agricultural
related office buildings, Arereal shows and judging, Camivals,
Circuses, Community meeting or recreational buildings and uses,
Concerts, Food booths and stands, Games, Rides, Rodeos, Sales
and Auctions, Storage, and Theaters.
9. Business from the County Auditor
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a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
c) Other
10. Business from the County Attorney
a) Other
11. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion/motion to invite Dwight Dobberstein of Newmann Monson
PC Architects to present a contract for services and to authorize the
County Attorney to negotiate a lease with Jack and Sue Tank for units 9
and 10 at Eastdale Mall, Iowa City, Iowa.
b) Motion authorizing Chairperson to sign the contract and contractor's
bond with Winfield Contractors, Inc. for bid received for Johnson
County Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Project L-U-16-1 (at the
intersection of 640th Street and Utah Avenue in Section 16-77-5) in the
mount of $136,493.39.
c) Discussion/action re: setting public heating on FY 99 budget
amendments.
d) Other
12. Adjourn to informal meeting
a) Reports and inquiries from the County Attorney
b) Inquiries and reports from the public
c) Reports and inquiries from the members of the Board of Supervisors
d) Other
13. Adjournment
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charlie Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
January 28, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
Agenda
1. Call to order 1:30 p.m.
2. Work Session re: FY2000 budgets.
discussion
3. Discussion of the following budgets:
a) Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
b) Conservation (24)
c) Special Resource Enhancement (32)
d) Conservation Trust (82)
e) Other
(46)
4. Adjourn
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Michael E. Lehman
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January 29, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
Agenda
2. Work Session re:
3. Other
FY2000 budgets.
discussion
4. Adjourn
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1) Sport is growing among younger and younger children.
2)
This group of children is not currently being targeted by traditional recreation
programs but deserve the same opportunity for facilities as youth involved
in basketball and soccer.
3) "No Skating' signs aren't the answer. Skaters and skateboards continue to
crowd sidewalks and parks.
4) There are kids skating where adults have told them not to, yet there is no
place provided where kids are allowed to skate.
5) Skate/bike parks provide youth with a safe place to go, off of streets, away
from parking lots and businesses.
6) Skate/bike parks can enforce the use of protective gear and provide supervision
making a much safer environment
Charlotte, South Carolina
This community has constructed a 9,000 square foot park on an old tennis court that
had a concrete pad and fencing already in phce. The park was completed for approxi-
mately $30,000 (the cost of materials), with the help of labor provided by county engi-
neers. The dty has raised about $40,000 in national and local corporate sponsorship by
selling advertising inside the park. The park has over 1,500 registered skaters and 400
park users each week. The facility is monitored every hour that it is open and skaters are
required to wear protective gear. Individuals are required to fill out a personal data sheet
and sign a liability waiver before being allowed to use the park. It is a testimonial to
dty-owned skate parks as it was relatively inexpensive to build and is always in use.
"Some of the kids who skate wear their hair long and some my even have tatoos, so
people see them as different. But these aren't bad kids. The fact is this is a group of
teenagers and young adults who we, as recreation professionals, probably haven't ad-
dressed until the last couple of years." says H.C. Woodward, the director of the Meth-
odist Home Recreation Center Skate Park in Charlotte, South Carolina.
Sioux Falls is in the process of turning a vacated tennis court into a temporary park that
can be used during warmer weath~. lne park w~l serve as an mt~Lim solution while the
city determines usage and solves liability and insurance issues before looking for a more
permanent site.
Source: "Skate Away: Cities begin to accommodate young skaters and skateboarders",
Athletic Business, October 1997.
A Skate Park Committee was created to gather informafion and ideas from current participants in-
volved in h-line, skateboarding and BMX sports. The committee included youth representatives from
Washington, Kennedy, Jefferson and Metro High Schools, and McKinley Middle School. Representa-
fives from the Cedar Rapids School District, YMCA, and Cedar Rapids Police DepaH~nent were
invited to attend and provide input. In addition, parents of nine youth involved in these sports also
became involved.
Committee representatives dMded into demographics, park facilities, rules, and location/operation
subcommittees. Each subcommitee was asked to research and gather information to present back to
the whole committee. The Skate Park Committee met five times from August through November.
Forty-eight individuals provided input and new members were added at each meeting as word about
the project spread.
Sub-Committee Members
Demographic SubCommittee
Zeke Mat, a, Chair
Lucas Baumann
Craig Peterson
Mike Mathes
Christine Fay Baumann
Ross Sawyers
Aaron Shupert
Location/Operation Sub-Committee
John Driessen, Co-chair
Jesse Springman, Co-chair
Terry Matta
Jason Kidder
Carol Springman
Adam Morris
Brad Donohoe
Edward Pettus
Derek Holt
Park Facilities Sub-Committee
Jason Dulin, Co-chair
Zeke Matta, Co-chair
Jarrod Toms, Co-chair
Adam Mores
Jim Dosh
Chris Mores
Chad Nunemaker
Steve Archibald
Eric Bums
John 1L
Rules Sub-Committee
Zeke Matta
Jason Dulin
Other Participating Organizations
Ken Bracy
Cedar Rapids Police Depa~unent
Steve Archibald
Cedar Rapids School District
Julie Sina
Cedar Rapids Recreation Depaxunent
John Beckfield
Cedar Rapids Recreation DepatUnent
JonJaschen
YMCA
1)
2)
3)
4)
Demographic
Who is a skateboarder, BMX, and
rollerblader?
How many people participate in these
activities?
Ages?
How far they would travel to go to
the park?
5) WIllingness to pay to use?
Location and Hours
of Operation
1) Options both indoor and outdoor
2) Proximity to neighbors
3) Proximity to bus line
4) Hours of operation
5) Amenities
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Type of Facility
Size
Types of jumps, ramps, etc.
Amenities needed, ie. restrooms,
phone, proshop, lighted (if outdoor),
concessions
Security issues (fencing and
supervision)
Usage fees determination
Insurance concerns
1)
Rules
Recommendation for use of protective
3) List of rules
4) Research the rules used by other parks
Extreme sports enthusiasm in the Cedar Rapids area must travel to the Quad Cities or
Dubuque to private skate parks. Participants were eager to work on the Skate/Bike
Park Committee to develop recommendations for a skate park that they can use locally.
1) Skate/bike park that would meet the needs of skateboarders, BMX bikers,
in-line skaters.
2) Indoor facility that would allow a safe, dry, year round environment to become
better at the sports and stop using the down town area.
The committee looked at leasing available space. Costs ranged from $5,000-$6,000
per month for an adequate space that met specifications (15,000-20,000 square feet
with 30 foot ceiling). The cost to build a 15,000 square foot pole (metal) building
on existing park land that would include restrooms and an office would be approximately
$225,000 plus the cost of the obstacles. The city would own the building and it could be
used for other programs. The city could also control utility costs better than in a leased
building by heating only the office and restrooms.
1) $5.00 maximum per day use charge.
2) Provide a year pass similar to a pool pass.
3) Generate additional revenue through pop machines, video games, pro shop,
contests, and ovemighters.
A number of factors need to be taken into account when determining the hours of operation.
1) Outdoor facility
*Proximity to neighbors
*Lighting
*Seasons of the year
2) Indoor Facility
*School hours
1) $1,000.00 is available from Ryan Properties.
2) B & B Outfitters in Iowa City may be willing to donate materials for ramps.
3)
Remaining could come from the City of Cedar Rapids budget, grants that can
be secured, local vendors and property owners, independent donations from the
community, and national/corporate sponsorships through the sale of advertising
within the park.
7)lt~|pr~r'ofessional skateboard contest will bring national attention to the skate
park and to Cedar Rapids. Professional skaters will come from all over the United States
and possibly other countries. An amateur contest will bring Midwest attention. Local
contests can also be held.
2) Lessons.
3) Ovemighters and special events.
Investigate the possibilities of securing a smaller site for use during the winter of 1997-98.
Committee members could make ramps to be used.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
A signed waiver must be on file before skating or riding.
Helmets and protective gear must be worn at all limes.
The colored dot of the day must be visibly displayed on helmets.
Report injuries to skatepark management immediately.
Report any broken equipment, loose screws, or unsafe conditions to skatepark
management immediately.
Stow backpacks and packages in designated areas.
No weapons, fighting or reckless behavior.
No alcohol or controlled substances in skatepark or parking lot.
No smoking in skatepark.
No skating or bike riding in neighboring parking lots or properties. Please
respect our neighbors.
No soliciting or unauthorized sales in skatepark or parking lot.
No chewing gum, food, or beverages in skate areas.
No graf~ti.
No profanity.
Not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Anyone caught stealing will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
Violation of any of these rules may result in expulsion from the skatepark or suspension of
skatepark privileges. No refunds will be given.
Options Investigated
There are a number of options for the development of a Skate/Bike Park for the Cedar
Rapids area.
Options which were investigated include:
Indoor Facility
Renting an existing facility, on a monthly basis, in the Cedar Rapids area at a cost of
$3.00 to 4.00 per square foot. This would cost approximately $5,000 to $6,000 a
month plus the cost of obstacles which would be approximately $40,000.
Start up cost: $100,000 and $60,000 annual rent thereafter.
2. Constructing a simple pole building with a concrete floor on existing park land. This
would cost approximately $15;(XLi~r square foot totaling $225,000 plus the cost of
obstacles of $40,000. ')
Start up cost: $265,00QIand annual utility and maintenance costs.
3. Purchasing a vacant building for use as a skate/bike park. The cost could range from
$500,000 to over a million dollars dependent on market prices plus the cost of
obstacles ($40,000) and annual maintenance costs.
Outdoor Facility
Construct a concrete area for outdoor use at $3.50 per square foot which would cost
approximately $52,500 plus the cost of obstacles of $40,000.
Start up cost: $92,500 and annual maintenance costs.
Identify a current area and upgrade the surface at a cost of $2.50 per square foot
which would cost approximately $37,000 plus the cost of obstacles of $40,000.
Start up cost: $77,000 and annual maintenance costs.
Note: Dependent on the location, lights may need to be added m allow for use
during twilight hours and after dark.
The survey below was developed by the Skate/Bike Park Committee and distributed to students in
the Cedar Rapids middle and high schools. This survey will be used to determine the number of
possible users, preference of location and preference of obstacles. Results of the survey will be
available to City Council on January 7, 1998.
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Waiver And Release Of Liability Read Before Signing
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way at Eisenbergs Skatepark, I,
(Name of Participant), the undersigned acknowledge, appreciate, and
a_m'ee that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the
potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal
discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AN'D FREELY ASSLIME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN
IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASE or others, and assume full
responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.
If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will
remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately;
and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin,
HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS EISENBERGS SKATEPARK, their officers,
officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers,
and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event CReleasees"), WITH
RESPECT TO ANY AND/s,H_ INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or
property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR
OTHERWISE.
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WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
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incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above,
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I hereby release, and forever discharge the City of Iowa City, and its agents, officers,
and employees, from any and all liability and responsibility whatsoever, including without
limitation all claims, damages, demands, and causes of action for personal injury, death or
property damage occurring to me or any member of my crew or team and adsing out of or
related to my participation in a skateboarding event being held in Mercer Park, Iowa City, Iowa,
on August 30, 1997 and August 31, 1997. "
In addition to the foregoing release, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Iowa City and its agents, officers, and employees, from and against any and all liabilities,
obligations, claims, demands, damages, and causes of action, including attorneys fees,
imposed upon or asserted against the City and its agents, officers, and employees by reason
of any personal injury or property damage to or death of any member of the undersigned's crew
or team arising out of or related to my or their participation in the above referenced
skateboarding event.
This release and indemnity agreement shall be binding upon my heirs, successors, and
assigns.
I acknowledge that I and each member of my crew or team will be required to sign a
release of liability prior to participating in any events. I further acknowledge that I have had an
adequate opportunity to read this Release and that I am willingly and voluntarily signing with
full knowledge of the consequences.
NOTE: If the entrant is under eighteen (18) years of age, this Release must be signed
by the entrant's parent or legal guardian.
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Deck
Session
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Half Pipe
Trucks
Grind
Slide
Grind Plate
Very mcrechl31e trick, often dangerous.
Creating a lift of your skateboard with your feet while riding it.
The back of your deck
The plywood part of a skateboard, OR, the area on a ramp that you
stand on.
An activity including a number of skaters using an object, could be on
a ralilpo
Short for vertical half pipe.
A wood or metal ramp 15 feet high and shaped like a U.
The part of a skateboard that connects wheels to the deck.
When the trucks grind something.
When the deck slides on something. (rail slide, nose slide, tail slide)
Piece of plastic on the from of a rollerblade.
,\ REC MANAGEMENT
Skate Away
Cities begin to accommodate young skaters and skateboarders.
By Rachel M. Sherman
The plans for
Greer's new
skate park
include
activities for
skateboarders,
in-line skaters
and BMX
bikers from
beginner to
professional.
he phone in Denise Smith's office keeps on ringing. The
callers are interested in booking birthday parties,
donating money, finding out about sponsorships
and getting all the details about the new skate park
in Greer, S.C. Sounds like a dream come true
But for Smith, who is in charge of fund raising for
the facility, it's also a bit overwhelming. The four-acre
park for skateboarding, in-line skating, in-line hockey
and BMX bikes is not yet complete. In fact, the ground
has barely been turned, and
Smith has just begun to seek
the handful of major spon-
sors she hopes to secure.
"We're hoping a lot of the
skate companies and anyone
who produces any type of
athletic gear will want to be
involved in this," she says.
"!t's going to be a great oppor-
tunity for these companies to
promote their products, and
hopefully for one, to have the
park named after them."
The excitement being gen-
erated by this park is certainly
due to its mammoth size and
the four sldll levels it promises
to offer, but it's also in part to
its location in the southeast.
'I've had people coming
"This is a group of
teenagers and
young adults who
we, as recreation
professionals,
probably ha ven 't
addressed until the
last couple of years."
from all over the southeast to see what we've done,"
says H.C. (Woody) Woodward, the director of the
Methodist Home Recreation Center Skate Park in Char-
Iotte, N.C., one of the locations Greer's planning com-
mittee visited during its extensive research stage. "In
the west, there are quite a few skating facilities, but
there aren't a whole lot in this part of the country."
The 13-month-old Charlotte facility is a testimo-
nial to city-owned skate parks, as it was relatively
inexpensive to build and it's
always in use.
The 9.000-square foot park
was erected on an old tennis
court that had a concrete pad
and fencing already in place.
With labor provided by the
county's engineers, the park
was completed for approxi-
mately $30,000, the cost of.
materials. The city was then
able to raise about $40.000 in
national and local corporate
sponsorship by selling advertis-
ing space inside the park.
The number of registered
skaters in Charlotte has already
reached 1.500, and about 400
skaters use the park each week.
Woodward says they also hold
special events such as demon-
strations and events that include raffles, giveaways
and product showcases from the park's sponsors.
Says Greer's recreation director, Dick Ploof,
'When we first started our project, ! wasn't sure
what we had gotten into. But once ! went to the
Charlotte facility, i was convinced it could work.
We're still very conservative here in South Carolina.
and some of the kids who skate wear their hair long,
and some may even have tattoos, so people see
them as different. But these aren't bad kids. The fact
is, this is a group of teenagers and young adults who
we, as recreation professionals, probably haven't
addressed until the last couple of years."
That's what makes the idea of a skate park such a
viable one, says Ken Friesen, sports coordinator at
Sioux Falls (S.D.) Parks and Recreation. "We believe
it meets the needs that some of the other programs
don't," Friesen says.
A skate park may be more of a gamble in South
Dakota, where the facility can only be used during
the warmer months, but Friesen says Sioux Falls is
willing to give it a try. Currently the city is turning a
vacated tennis court into a temporary park that can
be used until snow begins to fail.
~We had an initial figure of $100,000 to build the
permanent park," Friesen says. ~We came up with
this interim solution so we could see if this will work
28 ~TNL~TIC BUSIN[SS October 1997
for us bef<,re we sl)end that kind
money. Down tlie line. if everything
g,~s well as far as usage and the ahility
t, get ilmurance, we'll be looking at
Illf )re i~ern~anellt site."
While instlrance wasn't mucll o[ an
~ssue in Greer. which is a self-insured city,
the SiotLx F~lls r~reation clepa~n~ent
to pay the insurance f~s E~r its new p~k.
"We belong to a state liability pool. but
this isn't covered by what the city puts
into it. We had to buy additional insur-
ance from the ~1 to cover this one activ-
ity," says Friesen. "Insurance companies
don't c~e much for skateboards. and so
our rah's ;,'~. v,.7 tfi:.'!, !;ut we think it's
worth it to .~et this ~ff the ~rotmd."
M;my skate f;~cilitics ;~n' n<>t city ~
~111([ O] x?rah'd I ~ ,c;itlsc ~ ~f illstlrance and
liability issut. s. hut sk;d¢l~,;~rcling, in-line
skating and BMX biking am actually not
as dan~t,rous as IIiSHI'ilI1CL' companies
and the l~uhlic I>urcciw~ them. For
instance. skatPb~ ,an ling. according to the
NI~.-X. I~s a luw~'r t),~rccntage of re~
injuries than ,th~.r r~,creational acti~ti~,
including s,cccr. I~aseball and I~ket~l.
Says Woodward. "1 have more pro~
lems with Ix~.q~le getting hu~ pla~ng b~
ketball in my ~m than I do with skat~
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To ensure safety, Woodward has
skaters fill out a personal data sheet
and sign a liability waiver before allow-
ing them access to the Charlotte park, a
policy Ploof also plans to adopt at
Greer. If a skater is under 18, a parent
also has to sign the waiver, and that sig-
nature must be notarized.
"This facility is monitored every hour
that it's open," says Woodward, adding
that he hired a staff person specffically for
that duty. 'the skaters are also required at
all times to wear a helmet and elbow and,
knee guards. !f they are an in-line skater,
"The goal behind a~
this is to allow 'ds
to demonstrate
their talents
without being
hounded because
they don't have a
facility to do it in."
they must wear wrist guards as well."
A problem with unstructured environ-
ments is the lack of adequate supervision
to make sure skaters wear protective
equipment and aren't skating beyond
their ability. One thing Roof says Greer
will be able to offer because of its size is a
variety of courses and actMties for begin-
ner, intermediate, advanced and profes-
sional skaters.
"If they wear their pads and a helmet
and you put them in areas where they're
comfortable with their expextBe level, you
don't have a problem," he says. "By build-
ing a skate park. we're giving young peo-
ple a safe place to skate. We're taking
them off the streets, out of the parking lots
and away from downtown businesses."
Although Greet does not yet have an
ordinance that prohibits skating on
public streets and sidewalks, most
cities do. Ploof hopes that once the
skate park is up and running, such a law
will be passed.
"The goal behind all this is to allow
kids to demonstrate their talents without
being hounded because they don't have
a facility to do it in," says Greer's Smith.
"All municipalities have the same
problem," says Ploof. "There are kids
skating where the adults have told them
not to, yet they don't provide them with
a place where they are allowed to skate.
I think our facility is going to be very
good for opening some eyes to that." ·
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COVER STORY
By Karen Thomas
USA TODAY
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ. -- The skating-
themed balloons are perfectly tethered. Happy
Birthday streamers are strung. The guests have ar-
rived.
We haw a problem!
Matt Hunter, who's set to blow out the 14 candles
on the in-line skating cake, marches over to ~e pi-
fiata that his mother has just hung from a tree. It,
too, is shaped like a skate, but it's not quite right.
Matt rips off the papier-m~ch6 brake built into
the heel and tosses it into the trash. His broad, self-
assured smile says it all: He's hosting the ,oerfect
aggressiveskating birthday party. And agg3~ssive
means no brakes.
Aggressive or extreme sports -- trick skating,
t! '; '-'- .... skateboardin8 and biking -- are no longer exclu-
: sive to the progressive California dude. Driveways
· ~= across the USA have become the breeding grou/td
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National estimates of injudes treated in hospital emergency
rooms that patients say are related to:.
".~; 1993 1994 1995 1996l
' '~:~'-~ )~ In-line skating 36,986 75,994 99,550 102,819
Skateboards 27,718 25,486 30,353 35,750
_- -- Basketball 761,171 716,182 692,396 653,675
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Source: U.S. Cor, sutne~ Product Sitely Commission
Airline complaints highest in three years
By Keith L. Alexander
USA TODAY
With airplanes_ more crowd-
ed than ever. fliers in June
filed 43.% more complaints
about airline service than in
June of last year. according
m w government figures.
'rFe Transportation Depart-
ment said it received 7.~,q corn-
plaints in ,tune, the most in
month since August I.q94.
Most fliers complain directly
to airlines; only the artgrist
ones go to the DOT. Sharp
changes in the DOTs figures
can be a gauge of public dissat-
isfaction.
"Consumers are fighting to
got on airplanes and fighting to
get the .service they are basi-
cally promi.qe-d and aren't get-
ling it. People can only be
pushed so far," says Dean
Headley, a Wichita State IJni-
versity marketing professor
who uses DOT figures for an
annual airline quality study,
The DOTs figures include
foreign carriers. But five of the
10 major U.S. airlines also had
worse records than June 1996.
Examples:
· Northwest had 1.31 com-
plaints per 100,000 passengers,
more than twice as many as in
June 1996 and the worst among
the big 10 airlines. The tO ma-
jors' average was 0.85 per
100,000 vs. 0.58 a year ago.
Northwest says irs address-
ing one of the most frequent
complaints, delayed flights, by
keeping more spare parts and
supplies at airports.
' · America West had the sec-
ond-worst record and a com-
plaint ratio nearly three times
more than June 1996's. "We'd
like to think we run a good air-
line, but we know irs not per-
fect," says spokeswoman Patty
Novtack.
The DOT rarely cites air-
lines for violations based on fli-
ers' complaints. But they can
lead to investigations, as with
the DOTs recent decision to
study frequent-flier programs.
_ 'Good start' seen on Mideast security issues
Safety collcerlls
popularity grow;
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for youths as young as 6 and 7 who are using two-, four- and
eight-wheeled toys to attempt flips, spins, jumps and an array
of airberne stunts.
The trend has transformed the curbs, stairways and railing
in communities into battlegrounds pitting pedestrians against
daredevils with their wheeled weaponry while the medical'
community scurries to deal with potential injuries.
With extreme sports still in their infancy. it's too early for
specific medical statistics. Unspecified in-line skating injuries
treated in hospital emergency rooms have nearly tripled since
1993 -- from 36,986 to 102,819 last year -- according to the
Consumer Product Safety Commission. Participation in in-line
skating among youths 6-17, though, has quadrupled.
Some experts will say at least the kids are moving As youth
participaUon in every tradiUonal sport declines, in-Une skating
is the fastest-growing sport among youngsters. The Sporting
Goods Manufacturers Association (SOMA) reports 7.9 million
participants ages 6-17 in 1996. Another study by Teenage Re-
search Unlimited shows beys age 12 to 15 are more interested
in extreme sports than professional baseball.
'~You got a good workout. and it's a challenge," says in-line
skater Matt Kreutzer, 13. He and Hunter are members of a
neighborhood skating club, the 609 sk8 crew (609 is Egg Har-
ber's area cede). "You have to have challenges in your life,"
he says, "or you'll get bored."
While participants, experts and parents don't concur on safe-
ty measures, they do all agree that extreme sports are not a
passing phase and as the practice continues to grow among
younger and youngor children, it needs immediate attention.
"There's a valid reason for concern. The (extreme) formula
has all the ingredients for a high injury rate," says Dr. Steven
Anderson, who chairs the American Academy of Pediatrics'
task force on sports medicine. The topic was first brought up at
the group's May meeting when it received its first letter from a
pediatrician asking what advice to give to parents. "We're go-
ing to have to formally look at it. so the academy may have
some official position
about whether this is a
safe and reasonable
activity-for children,"
he says. "I'm trying to
imagine a scenario
where the benefits out°
weigh the risks."
"I doubt there has
been a sport that has
rivaled this ever," says
the SGMA's Mike May,
who says even basket-
ball, traditionally the
sport most played by
kids, never reached
skating's high mark.
It's "surprising," he
says, that raw data
from 1996 shows a de-
cline in kids' participa-
s~ J,, a,,,,,, ~, us~ VOO^v tion in nine of the top
Aggressive sporl: Matt Hunter, 14, 10 sports. Only in-line
takes in-line skating to the extreme. skating registered an
increase.
As extreme sports become more popular among the youn&
grown-ups are concerned that there ks no watchdog body. "It's
an interesting phenomenon. Who's going to do it? Certainly not
the manufacturers," says Jim Carrick of ~e San Francisco
Center for Sports Medicine, SL Francis Memorial Hospital.
Most traditional sports have oversight. "Colleges, high
schools keep the health of participants in mind," Carrick says.
"With these sports, there aron't any wat.?hdogs."
By Bill Basketviii
The Assodated Press
FAIRFAX, Va. -- A fire-sprinkler
head installed by the millions in U.S. hos-
pitals, schools, hotels and apartment
complexes has repeatedly failed to acti-
vate properly in lab tests and actual
~re~
A model of the Omega sprinkler has a
31% failure rate in ongoing Underwrit-
ers Laboratories tests, and a 35% failure
rate in tests conducted this year for the
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart-
ment
The results have alarmed many fire
safety officials because sprinkler sys-
tem in use for more than a century, are
considered second only to human fire-
tighten in reliability.
"We're playing Russian roulette" with
the Omegas, said Capt Frank Teevan of
the Fire Prevention Division in F~
County, a Washington suburb.
The sprinkier head in question t
rubber O-ring or washer, to make
tertight seal over a plunger that
when heat melts solder holding
place.
Evidence indicates failure o{
when the rubber ring swells and
the plunger too Ughfly. Higher ~
pressure ts required to force it oper
release ~e fire-dousing sprny.
The manufacturer, Central Spria
Corp. of Lansdale, Pa., switched
rubber to silicone O-rings in June
But millions of the rubber-ring Om
remain in place.
Central president George G. M
says the company has no plans to r,
them. He says faulty installation, no
rubber ring, causes ~e problems.
The company has been notif
C, dactic junk nearly collides witl
By Steve Marshall
USA TODAY
A 500-pound piece of space junk
came within a mile of clobbering a
satellite dropped into orbit by the
shuttle Discovery on Monday.
Mission officials, alerted by the
U.S. Space Command that the junk
was in the vicinity, couldn't maneu-
ver the satellite because it doesn't
have an on-board power source,
NASA's John Lawrence said Tues-
day.
"It was pretty clear it was going
to miss it." said Lawrence.
The junk was a discarded rocket
motor that dates to a 1984 shuttle
Challengor mission. Had it hit the Cok
ozone-monitoring satellite. it would so~l
have likely ruined the multimillion of c
dollar orb. said
Discovery and its crew of six and
were 51 miles ahead of the satellite sph
at the time Monday night and were iaun
in no danger, German mission T~
managor Konrad Moritz said. the
Close encounters wiffi galactic
junk are rare, said Cmdr. Dave reWi.
Knox of ~e Space Command, brin
which monitors abeut 8,500 pieces drop
of orbiting jetsam. Space shuttles at thl
have maneuvered around the junk To
just seven times since 1981, when ing a
the missions began. be u~
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~ome experts w~ll say at least me Kids are moving. As youth
participation in every tradiUonal sport declines, in-Une skating
is the fastest-growing sport among youngsters. The Sporting
Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) reports 7.9 million
participants ages 6-17 in 1996. Another study by Teenage Re-
search Unlimited shows boys age 12 to 15 are more Interested
in extreme sports than professional baseball.
'~'ou get a good workout, and it's a challenge," says in-line
skater Matt Kreutzer, 13. He and Hunter are members of a
neighborhood skating club, the 609 sk8 crew (609 is Egg Har-
bor's area code). "You have to have challenges in your life."
he says, "or you ll get bored."
While participants, exports and parents don't concur on safe-
ty measures, they do all agree that extreme sports are not a
passing phase and as the practice continues to grow among
younger and younger children, it needs immediate attention.
"There's a valid reason for concern. The (extreme) formula
has all the ingredients for a high injury rate," says Dr. Steven
Anderson, who chairs the American Academy of Pediatrics'
task force on sports medicine. The topic was first brought up at
the group's May meeting when it received its first letter from a
pediatrician asking what advice to give to parents. "We're go-
ing to have to formally look at it, so the academy may have
some official position
about whether this is a
safe and reasonable
activity for children,"
he says. 'Tm trying to
imagine a scenario
where the benefits out-
weigh the risks."
"I doubt there has
been a sport that has
rivaled this ever," says
the SGMA's Mike May,
who says even basket-
baH, traditionally the
sport most played by
kids, never reached
skating's high mark.
It's "surprising," he
says, that raw data
· from 1996 shows a de-
cline in kids' participa-
sy ~ O,,hem ~ US~ TOO^V tion in nine of the top
A99mssive sport: Matt Hunter, 14, 10 sports. Only in-line
takes in-line skatinG to the extreme. skaUng registered an
increase.
As extreme sports become more popular among the young,
grown-ups are concerned that there is no watchdog body. "It's
an interesting phenomenon. Who's going to do it? Certainly not
the manufacturers," says Jim Carrick of the San Francisco
Center for Sports Medicine, St. Francis Memorial Hospital
Most traditional sports have oversight. "Colleges, high
schcois keep the health of participants in mind," Garrick says.
"With these sports, there aren't any watchdogs."
Kids say they like that there's no Big Brother. Extreme
sports offer complete individuality and growing at your own
pace. "It's not likq another sport where you have a coach tell-
ing you what to do," says Dave Werner, 18, a skateboarder
practicing in a park in Brigantine, N3. "It's like you're in con-
troL It's all freelance."
No parents putting on pressure to get the college scholar-
ship. The playing field is level: Most kids of any size have the
same potential. You're never too short. You're never too small.
Extreme is for "your typically normal kid that likes to be on
the edge," says Gary Ream, president of Camp Woodward, a
Woodward, Pa., camp devoted to extreme sports and gyrnnas-
tics. "l don't think they're any different than we were as kids."
Extreme has a lock not only on our children, he adds, but on
society as a whole. In fact. the term "extreme" is getting so
mainstream these days that followers of the sport have moved
on. "'Extreme' is now out," Ream says. "'Aggressive' is in. So
,%s soon as manufacturers start making aggressive this or that,
there will be another name."
Madison Avenue has also caught on to extreme. Many say
the marketing of extreme is fueling the sports. Thanks to
F^c;PN anti Mountain Dew and AT&T, neighborhood kids em-
brace {hrill.-~eekin~ pastimes with visions of corporate sponsor-
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By Steve Marshall
USA TODAY
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satellite dropped into orbit by the
shuffle Discovery on Monday.
Mission officials, alerted by the
U.S. Space Command that the junk
was in the vicinity. couldn't maneu-
ver the satellite because it doesn't
have an on-board power source,
NASA's John Lawrence said Tues-
day.
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to miss it," said Lawrence.
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motor that dates to a 1984 shuffle
Challenger mission. Had R hit the Colc
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dollar orb. said.
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the manufacturers,* says Jim Garrick of the San Francisco
Center for Sports Medicine, SL Francis Memorial Hospital.
Most traditional sports have oversight "Colleges, hlSh
schools keep the health of participants in mind," Carrick say~
"With these sports, there aren~ any watchdo;s."
Kids say they like thgt there's no Big Brother. Extreme
sports offer complete individuality and growing at your own
pace. "Irs not like; another sport where you have a coach tell-
ing you what to do," says Dave Werner, 18, a skateboarder
practicing in a park in Brigantine, NJ. "It's like you're in con-
trot. Irs all freelance."
1%1o parents putting on pressure to get the college scholar-
ship. The playing field is level: Most kids of any size have the
same potential. You're never too short. You're never too small.
Extreme is for "your typically normal kid that likes to be on
the edge," says Gary Ream, president of Camp Woodward, a
Woodward, Pa,, camp devoted to extreme sports and ~ymnas-
tic& "I don't think they're any different than we were as kids."
Extreme has a lock not only on our children, he adds, but on
society as a whole. In fact, the term "extreme" is Setting so
mainstream these days that followers of the sport hgve moved
on. "'Extreme' is now out," Ream says. "'Aggressive' is in. So
as soon as manufacturers start making agSressive this or that,
there will be another name,"
Madison Avenue has also caught on to extreme. Many say
the marketing of extreme is fueling the sports. Thanks to
F.~PN and Mountain Dew and AT&T, neighborhood kids em-
brace thrill-seeking pastimes with visions of corporate sponsor-
ship dancing in their heads. F_~PN's Extreme Games beGat lo-
cal competitions across the USA, many with cash prizes.
"People think that you can't make a career out of it," says
Frank Cambell, a 15-year-old Philadelphtan who mimics much
of whars being said in local skate parks. "But if you get spon-
sored, they send you everything you need. And if you Set spon-
sored for a year they ~ive you like $1,0 00P
Look at it from 8 regular kid's view, says the Academy of
Pediatrics' Anderson. "'Because responsible adults are pro-
muting it, then how could it be dangerous?'" he says. To them,
it's" 'Look at the attention I get The money, [ can Set paid, and
I can travel and go to fun places.' Thars a driving force that
will push people to go beyond their physical limits."
And if kids aren't risking injury on the jumps for the sake of
a local skate shop, they're risking injury on the streets, where
skaters share the pavement with cars and bicycilsts.
Legislators are reaiizjn8 "No Skating" signs aren't the an-
swer. Skaters and skateboarders continue to crowd sidewalks
and parks despite being ticketed by police. The answer, many
say, are skate parks. In oommunlties acux~ the nation, parks
that resemble emptied swimming pools are being built
Jerry Arsenault, 22, a skateboarder from Vine]and, Nj., has
been to several city council meetinF asking that a park be
built 'They're just starting to look into it, but it's taking forev-
er." The holdup, he says: "They say the insurance is too much."
Council members are turning to Woodward's chief, Ream,
who gets daily calls from politicians seeking information on
skate parks.
He warns them: "'You've created an image of juvenile de-
linquents" with restrictions on skating. "If they have a place to
do it, it's a totally different image." The image: Another problem.
"People always think these are kids who smoke and do
drugs and drop out of school," says Brenda Hunter at her son's
birthday party. Matt and his brother, .lake, 15, attend Christian
school and maintain high grades, she says. The 609 sk8 crew
are all "good boys," she says, who come from good families.
But their clothes are over-sized (to fit pads underneath).
Wallets dangle from chains attached at the belt (so you doo't
lose your money on aerial tricks). Some have spray-painted
their skates and helmets.
That image scares parents, Ream says. AJld the look is
evolving in the early elementary years. 'They're hip at 9 in the
'90 s," says Keyin Thatcher, publisher of Thrasher rpnL~zine,
devoted to skateboarding.
"It's the stereo~ that skateboarding is so inherently dan-
Serous," Thatcher says. "%Ve're going to be in trouble if we
don't give back to the youth by building skate parks."
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Kids talk about
the sports that
turn them on
Skating culture has
language all its own
· Royale. Grinding on the inside edge
of one skate and the outside edge of the
other skate.
· Armor. Pads, man. Wear them with
pride!
· Half pipe. A type of ramp ~at is usu-
ally made out of wood and has a U-shape.
They can range from 3 feet to more than
12 feet in height.
· Bunny, A hopeless newbie skater
who is always holding on to things for sup-
port.
· Bump. A term for stair riding. as in,
"Let's go bump some stairs."
· Duck walk. Skating on the toe wheel
of one skate and heel wheel of the other
skate.
· Hand plant. Also called an invert, lt's
going upside down on a ramp in a hand-
stand.
· Air. What you want to catch!
Don't know your alley-pop from your
fishbrain from your grind? A list of com-
mon terms for aggressive in-line skaters
and skateboarders:
· Grinding. Moving along an edge (a
curb, stair, rail) on the trucks of your
skates (the metal thing that wheels are at-
tached to).
· Waxing. Coating the top of a curb/
stair/rail with a thick coat of wax to ease
grinding.
· Alley-pop. Spinning your body 180
degrees before you jump on a grinding
rail.
· Grabs. Grabbing the skates while do-
ing an aerial trick.
· Fishbrain. An advanced move.
While grinding on one bent leg grabbing
the other foot in front of you. (Think
Chuck BerTy's duck walk on wheels.)
,'assion for the wheel thing
About 20 people crowded a new skate park in
1 !ganUne, NJ.. on a recent sonny Sunday, as PO-
!_... made hourly stops to check on mandatory
safety equipment There were first-timers making
s run down the ramp; there were semi-profession-
: . out for practice. A sampling of what they have
~ say about their sports:
"Basically, everywhere you go someone's kicking
u out, and we have nowhere to go, and it's, like,
: positive activity. Ifs keeping kids oil of streets
and off drugs, and yet (skating) gets people in
more trouble than dealing drugs on the street and
-- Ron Trebour, 21
"I was skateboarding and I got hit by a taxi on
"~th SireeL I flew up on the hood, the board went
,ing and got cracked. I didn't get hun at all, but I
..as shaking."
-- Matt Colaizzo, 15
/'on skate so much it's like wearing shoes. We're
~ used to it."
-- John Lamb, 14
Sweet irk:ks: Ron Trebour, 21, above, soars above his skateb<
as it tips under him; Matt Hunter. 14, executes a gdnd, bek)w.
"Cops hate skaters. I guess because they think we
mess up the curbs and everything You really can't
crack a curb with a board. I mean, it's wood on
cemenL"
-- Frank Campbell, 15
"A skateboard to your feet is almost like ar
limb, and a lot of times, when you're in the
makes you feel like you're flying."
-- Jerry Arsena
"lfs like when you're a lot younger and yot
brand new red bike. I remember thaU Lan,
flip is the same. It's exactly the same thing.
better. Yeah, definitely better."
-- Matt Hunl
"It's like you get B's all the time, and all of
den you get an A for the first time ever, and i
awesome. It's like, I finally did iL And th~
keep getting A's."
-- Jim Scheuermann, 15, on h
a trick for the
"What's the point of skating around in a ~
What's the point of riding a bike? It's exerci-~
get a good workout and it's a challenge. Yo
to have challenges in your life, or yot
bored."
-- Matt Kreu~
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I have been trying to do an alley-oop hobo (a
ump. 180-degree turn and backward slide) for
about a month. I finally got it once and now I can do
it every time. I felt great when I did iL
At first, every skater is scared to try a new trick,
~cause they don't want to get hurt. When I see
~omeone do a wicked trick, I think about it a while.
then I get up enough courage to skate up and do it.
After you get it down you feel great, and you want
to go around and show everyone.
When you are skating up to a rail or ramp, you
shouldn't have anything in your head. except, "rm
gonna !and this trick and everyone is going to like
iL" When I did my topside acid to backside royale,
everyone was clapping and my buddy was like,
"That was sweetr' Every skater wants someone to
compliment them.
When you are about to try a new trick. you have
to get over the jitters and just do iL Every skater in
the 609 sk8 crew is real supportive of each other.
None ot us think that we are any better than every-
one else. If we are skating and someone falls, we
don't make fun of them or laugh at them either.
I just found out that you can't be scared. When I
first started skating I was really down on myself
and I thought I sucked. [ never used to try anything
new. Now it's a different story. I put the injury fac-
tor behind me and just go all out.
My morn totally supports me. She buys me pads
and everything else I need to be safe. Neither of.
Just do it '1 just found out that you can't be scared,'
says skater Ryan Thudow, doing a flying fish.
my parents have ever told me they didn't want me
skating. If my room didn't want me to skate, she
wouldn't bring me to skate parks or pay for me to
go to Woodward skate camp.
I don't have a death wish when I sk8. I am al-
ways happy when I skB. Sometimes that is why I
sk8. Sometimes when I am mad or sad. I put it be-
hind me and go out and sk8 and have fun. In a way,
it is like a drug. When you start doing it you can't
stop. Sometimes I feel so addicted to it, even if I am
hurt, I will still skB.
There is no more risk in skating than there is
crossing the street to go to your friend's house. You
are at risk every second of the day. No one knows
when they are going to die, so make life worthwhile
when you can.
When I am up in the air, I feel like my stomach is
about to come up my throat. Then when you land
the trick and everyone's like, "sweet," you feel
greaL I love skating and I am not gonna stop until I
can't sk8 anymore.
lot of people that ~
girls can do it, be- ..
cause there's not a
lot of girl skaters out
there."
Sucharski, a gym-
nast from Bucks
County, Pa., had Scrape: Card St
been skating recrea- has never broker
lionally for three
years before tackling tricks, flips and:
year ago. Now, she's among the best;
handstands. Indeed, as the only girl
about 15 guys on wheels in a skate park
artline, N.J., Sucharski gains attention v
and two-hand plants. Few of the boys ~
down tricks.
But the guys don't shun her, "There
not a mean skater around. You can tall
one and ask them for help and they're ~
Most of her girlfriends stuck with rec~
skating "I think it's a matter of conrag(
have the guts to do it, she says, then do i
don't, then don't."
She has never broken any bones. Sh
wears her armor. And aggressive ska
says, is the most fun she has ever had. '
better than any kind of high you can g~
something you can do that's fun, it's no!
really damage your body, like, or yc
cells or nothing."
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: January27,1999
From: ne
Re: City Council Meeting in Preparation for Joint Meeting with Police Citizens Review Board
(PCRB)
This memo will identify the issues that appear to need discussion. Some have been raised by
City staff, some in the PCRB's annual report, and some during the course of City Council
approval of the standard operating procedures. Staff will be available at your work session on
January 29 to provide any input you desire.
Time for filing of complaints. Currently, the ordinance provides that complaints must be
filed within sixty (60) days of the alleged misconduct. The PCRB's annual report proposes
that this statute of limitations be extended to 90 days. A 60 day statute of limitations is quite
short. By way of example, the statute of limitations for filing a complaint under our human
rights ordinance is 180 days. The PCRB has suggested a 90 day statute of limitations. This
appears to be reasonable.
Time for completion of Po~ce Chief's report to Board and Board's report to City
Council. Under the current ordinance, the Police Chief must provide his report to the Board
within 30 days of the filing of the complaint and the Board must provide its report to the
Council within 30 days of receipt of the Chief's (or City Manager's) report. The Board has
recommended that its time period for reporting to the City Council be changed to 45 days.
The PCRB annual report does not make a recommendation with respect to the timing of the
Police Chief's report. Staff' believes that 30 days, and even 45 days, is far too short for a
fair, thorough and accurate investigation and suggests that the ordinance be changed to
provide for reports in both instances be completed "in a timely manner." You have received
Steve Atkins' memo on this issue.
Whether the complainant should be invited to appear and present testimony when a
complaint is being reviewed for the limited purpose of summary dismissal As you will
recall during the discussion of the SOPs, I have recommended that the complainant not be
invited to partialpate in this manner, given the difficulty of preventing a discussion of the
merits during a discussion of the timeliness of the complaint. I believe there are ways to
address the concern that the complainant be allowed to address the issue in person rather
than in writing. For example, a subcommittee of the PCRB could interview the complainant.
Identification of officers. I have given considerable thought to this issue. As I understand
it, the PCRB suggests an identification system that would prevent identification of the officer
to the public by the Board/City, but allow the Board to identify an officer by number from one
complaint to the next. In my view, such a numbering system is appropriate if the issue
concerning the proper use of the officer's identification during the course of the Board's
deliberations is resolved. I had hoped to discuss this matter with PCRB representatives and
their legal counsel prior to your meeting and to this end, sent Doug Russell a letter in which I
explained my concerns in an attempt to facilitate discussion. A copy of this letter is attached.
The Board chose not to meet with me before your meeting, but I understand will consider
such a meeting further at their next meeting on Tuesday, February 2.
Ci~ Council/PCRB Joint Meeting
January 27,1999
Page 2
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5. Additional concerns identified by the Board in its Annual Report.
a. The existence of two methods for a person to file a complaint about the Iowa City
Police Department, Le. filling out an ICPD complaint form and/or filling out a PCRB
complaint form. The PCRB's annual report states that "the PCRB will be better able to
determine the pattern of allegations of police misconduct and to more accurately fulfill its duty to
report to the City Council if a procedure is implemented to give the PCRB access to the total
number of complaints filed, whether on an ICPD or a PCRB complaint form." I have had no
discussion with the PCRB or its counsel on this issue. Questions raised by this item include
whether the filing of a complaint is probative of police misconduct in the absence of a formal
investigation and conclusion and whether all complaints should go to the PCRB without regard
to whether the complainant chooses to avail himself/herself of the PCRB process.
b. Deferential standard of review. As you know, under the current ordinance the PCRB
can recommend changes in the Chief's reports only if it concludes that those findings are
unsupported by substantial evidence, are unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious, or are contrary
to police policy or practice or law. The PCRB's annual report states that it will continue to
monitor this situation. I do not know if this is a concern that the PCRB wishes to address at this
time.
CC:
Steve Atkins
Marian Karr
R. J. Winkelhake
Sarah Holecek
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January 25,1999
DELIVERED BY FAX AND REGULAR MAIL
Douglas S. Russell, Attorney at Law
221 ¼ E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Re: PCRB
Dear Doug:
It is my understanding that at the PCRB's meeting tomorrow it will reconsider its decision to
cancel the meeting previously scheduled between you, representatives of the PCRB and
myself. This meeting was originally proposed to me as a way to discuss our concerns frankly
with the goal being to make the upcoming process "less confrontational". After the meeting was
set I, and other staff, gave considerable thought to a number of issues and I was looking
forward to the opportunity to discuss the same.
In particular, I have spent much time reflecting on the issue of identification of officers. My
concerns fall into two categories: 1 ) confidentiality; and 2) potential misuse of the information in
the investigative process. Confidentiality vis-~-vis the public is consistent with the privacy
protections generally afforded to employees as recognized by exceptions to the Iowa Open
Records and Open Meetings laws. My understanding is that the Board continues to believe that
identification of officers to the public is not appropriate. The Board suggests an identification
system which would prevent identification of the officer to the public by the Board/City but allow
the Board to identify an officer by number from one complaint to the next. (Of course, the
complainant can always make the allegations public). Such a numbering system would be
acceptable to me if I can resolve the second issue.
As I have told you previously, my concern regarding potential misuse of the officer's identity in
the investigative process arose principally as a result of the statements made in the Board's
report to the City Council on complaints 98-14 and 98-16. You will recall that these were
complaints by a husband and wife stopped for a traffic violation. None of the complaints were
sustained. The husband and wife had initially claimed that the wife was shoved and threatened
but in her interview with the police investigator she denied any use of force. The Board's
findings of fact included a finding that the complainant used profanity but there was no such
finding of fact with respect to the officer's use of profanity. Nonetheless, in its comments the
Board stated: "it should be noted that this is the second incident within a six-week period that
an allegation of the use of profanity has been filed against [the officer]." The earlier complaint to
which the Board refers included an allegation of profanity, but the allegation was not sustained.
The clear implication in the Board's statement is that an accusation, in and of itself, provides
evidence of the truth of the accusation. Such an inference is inappropriate and contrary to rules
governing the proceedings of other fact finding bodies. For example, I would be surprised to see
a similar statement in the investigative summaries prepared by the Human Rights Coordinator.
Padicularly given the nature of police work, one cannot assume that an unsustained allegation,
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or even two or three, provides such evidence. (Despite the Press-Cifizen's conclusion that
officers "invite' complaints against themselves).
Notwithstanding the above-noted concerns there are a number of factors that weigh in favor ~f
the officer's numerical identity being available to the PCRB during its deliberations. First, I can
think of no other fact finder that is blinded to the identity of one of the parties. For example,
although the names of complainants and respondents to a human rights complaint are
confidential vis-,~-vis the public, the Human Rights Investigator and the Human Rights
Commission have that information. Second, the PCRB knows the name of the complainant.
Finally, additional protection is afforded the officer now that we have clarified that a criticism by
the Board, not just a sustained finding, requires a name clearing hearing.
I hope the PCRB will reconsider its decision concerning the meeting as I believe it would be
helpful to discuss the identification issue as well as others.
I look forward to hearing from you after the Board's Tuesday night meeting.
Very truly yours,
Eleanor M. Dilkes
City Attorney
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Steve Atkins
Marian Karr
R.J. Winkelhake
Sarah Holecek
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