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November 12, 1999
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP1 Meeting Schedule and Tentative Work Session Agendas
IP2
Letter from City Manager to Senators Grassley and Harkin: Committee Report H.R.
106-379
IP3 Memorandum from City Manager: Upcoming Issues (next 12 months)
IP4 Memorandum from City Clerk: National League of Cities Policies
IP5 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - October 1999
IP6 Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services Customer Service Survey - October 1999
IP7 ECICOG Update -September/October 1999 [Vanderhoef]
IP8
Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator: 2001-2006 Consolidated
Plan [Plan included in Council packets only]
IP9
Minutes: October 21 Joint Meeting of Cities of Iowa City and Coralville and Johnson
County Board of Supervisors
IP10 Building Permit Information - October 1999
IP11 Board and Commission Applications
City Council Meeting Schedule and
Tentative Work Session Agendas
November 12, 1999
I November 15
7:00p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Joint Meeting with Library Board
Monday I
IC Public Library, Room A
November 18
7:00p - 8:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Council and Council Elect
Thursday
Council Chambers
I November 22
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
I November 23
7:00p
SPECIAL FORMAL COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday
Council Chambers
I November 25
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY - CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Thursday
I November 26
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY -CITY OFFICES CLOSED
Friday
I December 6
6:30p
SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday
Council Chambers
Meeting dates/times subject to change
FUTURE WORK SESSION ITEMS
Hickory Hill West
Commercial Use of Sidewalks
Y2K Update
Liquor Licenses
Senior Center Walkway
Oakland Cemetery/Hickory Hill Park
Council Goals
Newspaper Vending Machines
Communication Towers
Kirkwood Avenue Signalization
City STEPS
11-12-99
IP2
November 9, 1999
The Honorable Charles Grassley
U.S. Senate
135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Dear Senator Grassley:
I want to thank you for your support of Committee Report H.R. 106-379 that provided funding for
the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We especially appreciate your
strong support of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships programs. As you know, both of these programs are well utilized in Iowa City to
provide housing, jobs and services for hundreds of our low-income citizens.
As you are aware, there are numerous federal regulations that are directed at local
communities. These include the requirements of the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act,
and soon, storm water management regulations. To meet these regulations municipalities must
often take on large capital projects. The millions of dollars in expenses associated with these
large capital projects are generally paid through user fees that can have a negative impact on
lower income residents and others with fixed incomes. We have not, to date, figured out how we
will pay for the impact of the storm water management regulations.
In review of Committee Report H.R. 106-379 it came to my attention that numerous line item
appropriations provide direct financial assistance to communities across the United States.
Funding has been provided for capital projects including the development of industrial parks, the
renovation of an opera house in Vermont, storm water management, etc. Many of these projects
appear to be similar to ones currently being undertaken or planned in Iowa City (water and
sewer treatment, downtown revitalization, streetscape improvements, public art and regional
stormwater management).
In the future my staff and I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss funding opportunities
with you and/or your staff. I believe we have, compared to the other communities, similar needs
and interests and would like to share in some of the opportunities. We can prepare a detailed
list and justification of projects, so you would have them readily available for consideration.
Sincerely,
City Manager
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 8, 1999
To: City Council and City Council-elect
From: City Manager
Re: Upcoming Issues (next 12 months ..)
While not all inclusive, the attached will give up some idea of the upcoming issues which
will need your consideration. There are many items of business for you and these represent
those likely to occur in the next twelve months. Many other items will come along if our
history is any measure.
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Upcoming City Council Issues
12 months
(not in priority order)
Selection of developer for Peninsula project plan.
Define a library project. Referendum date
Iowa Avenue Streetscape - bid, award
Phase III Downtown streetscape plan, bid award
Budget review and adoption
Plan, design work, property acquisition for Near Southside Transportation Center
Newspaper vending machines - City Plaza surrounding areas
Geographic information systems (GIS) - analysis of our requirements as an organization
Recycling Center at landfill - bid, award
Water treatment plant - bid, award
Liquor licenses - policy discussion on enforcement, regulations, etc.
Do you wish to schedule a .qoal session?
Airport terminal renovation - schedule open house
Airport - North Commercial Area - initiate project plan (plat being reviewed by Planning
and Zoning Commission)
Senior Center - walkway, additional space
Contract with County - City administration and enforcement of Buildinq Code in County
Plan for City ownership of amusement rides at City Park
Move into new Parks Maintenance Building and begin renovation of old shop area at City
Park
Plan for Skate Park - await Parks/Recreation Commission recommendation
Finalize finance plan for Riverside Festival Stage - did not get ~200,000 grant
Re-bid Chauncev Swan Park Fountain
South Central District Plan - select alignment of south area arterial street
North District Plan - consideration and approval
Implementation of the Federal Quality Housinq and Work Responsibility Act
- merge certificate and voucher program
- Revision of a # of operating policies and programs
Consider signalization of .Kirkwood Avenue
Site selection and design of 4'h Fire Station
Engineering services shop drawings - contract with HR Green Company - Water Plant
Engineering services, shop drawings - contract with Stanley Engineering Consultants -
wastewater treatment plant
Mormon Trek reconstruction - bid, award
11/8/99
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
November 10, 1999
Mayor and City Council Members
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
National League of Cities Policies
The attached policies will be discussed at the national conference later this month. Dee
Vanderhoef will be attending that conference and is interested in your input prior to her
departure. Please let Dee or I hear from you prior to Thanksgiving.
Action on these policies is scheduled for the national meeting in March.
National League of Cities
Transportation
Infrastructure and
Services (TIS)
The TIS Steering Committee focused
on TEA-21 implementation, passenger facilities charges,
and railroad and commercial motor carrier safety.
TEA-21 Implementation
With respect to TEA-21 implementation, committee
members approved new policy language:
supporting the TEA-21 requirement directing states to
work cooperatively with metropolitan planning
organizations (MPOs) to develop joint forecasts of
anticipated funding under TEA-21, with the goal of
creating more accountability in federal highway funding;
requesting the federal government to upgrade and
modemize its information-sharing capabilities to achieve
better outcomes and benefits on transportation and
public works projects for communities and their citizens;
the Committee's goal is to let local government officials
know what funds are available and for what purposes,
and where these funds will be programmed over the six-
year life of TEA-21;
spelling out NLC's concern that as much funding as
possible from TEA-21 go directly to local governments
whose elected officials should decide how to use this
money; and
expressing opposition to federal earmarks in the
congressional transportation funding process that are
inconsistent with regional and local priorities.
Passenger Facilities Charges
The Committee also adopted new policy language which
opposes removal of the cap on passenger facilities
NOVEMBER I c~
National Municipal Policy
charges (PFCs). They also approved language
supporting PFCs as a necessary source of revenue to
provide local airport authorities with the flexibility to
address capacity and security needs. In addition, the
Committee wanted to continue safeguards on the way
PFC-related revenue is spent to prevent these revenues
from being diverted to non-airport-related projects.
Committee members also added language
recommending that any increase in the $3.00 PFC cap be
tied to the rate of inflation, and that PFCs be limited to
no more than 10 percent of ticket prices.
Commercial Motor Carrier Safety
The Committee approved new policy language asking
the federal and state governments to do everything
possible to identify and develop new technologies and
innovative strategies that would improve commercial
motor carrier safety. A prime objective is to protect the
driving public from trucks that do not pass safety
inspections. The recommended language stresses that
federal and state officials should promote and enforce
much stricter safety standards for trucks than those in
force. The TIS Steering Committee is proposing
adoption of a resolution supporting increased funding for
motor carrier safety programs that will be directed to
state and local entities to strengthen enforcement
activities without creating additional administrative
expenses.
Railroad Safety
The Committee expressed its support for increased
funding for railroad safety programs by recommending
approval of a proposed resolution supporting the
redirection of revenue generated by the 4.3 cent tax on
diesel fuel, assessed on the railroad industry, from the
General Fund of the U.S. Treasury to the Highway Trust
Fund, for enhanced railroad safety, specifically highway
rail grade crossings.
TIS #1 Renew
TIS #2 Renew
TIS #3 Review
List of Resolutions
Addressing Critical Aviation and
Security Issues
Federal Preemption of Local Authority
Over Railroads
Clarifying the Intent of the TEA-21
TIS #4 Review
TIS #5 New
TIS #6 New
TIS #7 New
Law to Provide More Flexibility to
Cities and Towns
Supporting the AIR-21 Bill to Provide
Adequate Funds to Airport Projects
Supporting Successful Inter-City
Passenger Rail Service
Supporting Increased Funds for Motor
Carrier Safety Programs for State and
Local Enforcement Activities
Supporting Increased Funds for
Railroad Safety Programs
neighborhoods. They urged continued federal funding to
revitalize and rehabilitate both urban and suburban areas
of decay, and they agreed that a set of incentives should
be created by the federal government to encourage
reinvestment in existing communities and in areas that
have been left behind in the current economic
resurgence. The most prominent policy themes
highlighted by the Steering Committee included more
efficient use of existing infrastructure, preservation of
existing neighborhoods, and predictable delivery of
public services in center cities.
Community and
Economic
Development (CED)
The CED Steering Committee completed its work on the
issues of unplanned growth and center city revitalization.
Unplanned Growtit
Steering Committee members decided to use the term
"unplanned growth" in the CED policy chapter because
they wanted to emphasize that this can affect how a
community and its outlying areas develop, and how such
development affects physical infrastructure, property
taxes, and the environment.
They approved new language:
Committee members approved new policy language
encouraging the development and maintenance of
successful partnerships between local governments and
community-based organizations (CBOs) as an effective
way to revitalize urban and suburban communities and
to reduce poverty. Also, through new language, they
urged the federal government to help nurture the
economic development potential of center city
neighborhoods by providing and disseminating useful
information and business data to attract private
investment to these economically disadvantaged areas.
Changes proposed to the section on tax policies for
housing include: (1) tax-incentive financing for
affordable housing, and (2) lower-cost mortgages and
expansion of historic preservation tax credits to
residential properties to generate more homeownership,
thereby ensuring a more stable residential base in these
areas.
calling for limited federal involvement in addressing
issues related to unplanned growth, as these matters
are primarily local in nature and can be more
expeditiously dealt with at the local level;
requesting the federal government to provide the
necessary financial tools and technical resources to
assist local leaders in making informed choices
about strong, sustainable economic and physical
growth; and
advocating that local governments, through the
National League of Cities, should work with the
federal government to eliminate or change federal
policies and regulations that encourage unplanned
growth, such as provisions in the federal tax code or
in housing or environmental protection rules.
Center City Revitalization
Committee members voted to approve new language
encouraging infili and revitalization, which they strongly
felt would allow moreefficient land use management
that is sensitive to the environment and to surrounding
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November 1999
Page 2
Committee members accepted a proposed resolution
supporting a "New Markets Initiative", which is a tax
credit that is designed to encourage $6 billion in private
investment for business growth in low- and moderate-
income rural and urban communities. This is a new
effort to encourage combining the social goals of
community economic development with private
investment profitability.
CED # 1 Renew
CED #2 Renew
CED #3 Renew
CED #4 Renew
CED #5 Renew
CED #6 Renew
List of Resolutions
Federal Housing Laws Impacting
Local Zoning Authority/Fair
Housing
Federal Provision of Technology to
Maximize Efficiency in Cities
Supporting Low Income Housing Tax
Credit
Rethinking Federally-Assisted Housing
Postal Service Conformity
Supporting Full Funding of CDBG in
2000
CED #7 New
CED #8 New
No Action
No Action
Renewal of World Trade
Organization's (WTO)"Green Light"
Subsidy Rules
Supporting the New Markets Initiative
Siting of Small Group Homes
Protecting Mobile Home Park Tenants
Public Safety and
Crime Prevention
(PSCP)
Review
Rev jew
New
New
New
Supporting the closure of Loopholes
(Board approved at summer meeting but
has been modified since then)
Cities Lawsuits Against the Firearm
Industry (Board already approved)
Hate Crimes (Expansion of Mathew
Shepard Resolution introduced by HD
committee last year)
Early Identification, Diagnosis and
Mental Healthcare for Juvenile
Offenders
Local Fire Department Funding
Drug Testing and Treatment for
Convicts
The PSCP Fall Steering Committee was dominated by
the adoption of a revised Gun Safety resolution. Other
actions taken included revised language with Public
Safety Technology and Drug Control, incorporating the
domestic violence resolution into policy language and
the adoption of several resolutions; such as hate crimes,
on-line crimes, cities' lawsuits against gun
manufactures, federal funding for firefighters, drug
treatment and testing of convicts, etc.
Gun Control
The NLC Board of Directors passed an emergency Gun
Control Resolution at their summer meeting, which was
sent to Congress when the bills were being deliberated.
In light of Congress' failure to resolve the differences
between the House and Senate bills, the committee felt
they needed to reaffirm its commitment to the issue with
a stronger resolution that calls for immediate action.
Public Safety TechnoloeV/Drug Control
Both of these sections of the National Municipal Policy
were updated. With Public Safety Technology any
reference to public safety services is to include
emergency medical and fire services. The Drug Control
policy was expanded to include additional illicit drugs
that are now on the market, i.e. methamphetamines.
Strong emphasis on funding and standardization of
training for public service personnel when dealing with
methamphetamines is also being recommended.
Resolutions
Several resolutions will be introduced for consideration:
Renew #99-22
Renew #99-23
Renew #99-24
Renew #99-26
Endorsing Regional Planning for Public
Safety
Public Safety Spectrum Allocation
On-Line Crime (with modifications)
Enhanced 911 Emergency Services
Energy,
Environment, and
Natural
Resources (EENR)
The EENR Steering Committee completed its work by
recommending changes in the National Municipal Policy
(NMP) on global warming, nuclear waste management,
sanitary sewer overflows, and cement kilns. In addition,
the Committee voted to recommend a new resolution on
the Endangered Species Act.
Global Warming
The proposed policy on global warming calls for any
intemational framework to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to be fair, justified, and inclusive of all countries
as well as our nation's local governments. In addition, the
policy calls for adequate funding for continued research to
provide a better scientific understanding of global
warming and also to develop cost-effective approaches
that minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Nuclear Waste Management
With the end of the Cold War, sites that provided for the
research and manufacturing of nuclear weapons have been
left with a legacy of nuclear waste, uninhabitable !and, and
a loss of jobs. The Committee's recommended policy
focuses on nuclear waste cleanup. It calls for federal
economic assistance for affected communities as well as
requiring the Department of Energy to cleanup
contaminated areas.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
The proposed policy supports the development of national
guidance and, where appropriate, regulations to address
SSOs. Federal policies to address SSOs are to be
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November 1999
Page 3
developed in a manner that facilitates the reduction and/or
elimination of SSOs.
Cement Kilns
The Committee's proposed language calls for the
permitting process between cement kilns, boilers, and
industrial furnaces that recycle hazardous waste and
incinerators to be standardized and that any by-products
derived through the recycling process comply with the
"derived-from" labeling requirements should such by-
products be offered to the public.
Endangered Species Act (ESA)
The recommended resolution to reauthorize the ESA
calls for a system of incentives to encourage state and
local governments to develop comprehensive land-use
and development plans that balance habitat preservation
and environmental concerns with necessary development
and economic growth. Among other things, the
proposed resolution calls for the provision of a clear
methodology for delisting recovered species and also
encourages, provides incentive, and compensates
landowners to engage in habitat conservation activities.
Better America Bonds Prol~ram (BAB)
At the request of NLC President Clarence Anthony, the
committee also reviewed the Environmental Protection
Agency's (EPA) proposed Better America Bonds
program. The committee considered drafting a
resolution but decided it would probably be moot by the
time action was taken at the Congress of Cities (COC) in
December. Instead, the committee asked that a letter be
sent to NLC President Clarence Anthony addressing
their concerns about the BAB program.
Other Actions Taken
In addition, the Committee decided to submit a letter to
Community and Economic Development (CED)
Steering Committee Chair Bey Perry expressing some of
the issues and concerns that were raised during EENR's
discussion on the issue of sprawl.
In their review of 1999 resolutions, the Committee voted
to:
·
Renew Resolution 99-3 on Federal Facility
Participation in Local Stormwater Utility Fees;
· Renew Resolution 99-4 on Supporting Full Funding
of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Annually;
· Renew Resolution 99-5 on the Abandoned Mine
Lands Program; and
· Convert into policy language Resolution 99-6 on
Removing Radioactive Waste from Urban
Communities.
Finally, the Committee voted to take no action on the
resolution opposing color-tread tires submitted by the
League of California Cities.
Finance,
Administration, &
I nte rgove rn m e nta I
Relations (FAIR)
The FAIR Steering Committee addressed taxes on sales
on the Internet, gambling cruise ships, tribal sovereignty
and federal payment in lieu of taxes at their fall meeting.
A majority of the meeting was spent reviewing the work
of the Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce
and discussing strategies to protect state and local
revenue bases in the face of an explosion of online retail
commerce.
Sales on the Internet
NLC's existing policy has long called for federal
legislation to permit collection of state and local use
taxes on remote sales. The resolution adopted by the
committee mirrors the existing policy and urges the
Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce to
recommend that Congress allow the collection of sales
tax on goods and services purchased outside a state. A
key issue in the discussion about the resolution was the
ensuring that states distribute sales tax revenue back to
the cities and towns based on existing precedent and
state law. The committee also reviewed preliminary
criteria for a new sales tax structure and reaffirmed the
continuing concern about states' responsibility to
distribute sales tax revenue back to the cities and towns
as part of any simplification proposals that are made to
the commission.
Gambling Cruise Ships
The Mayor of Gloucester, MA, Bruce Tobey, brought
this matter to the attention of the Policy Committee back
in March. There is currently a bill H.R. 3 16 before a
subcommittee of the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee that would remove the
requirement that a state needs to specifically pass a law
prohibiting the operation of "gambling cruises to
nowhere." Instead, HR 316 would allow states to use
existing state laws that prohibit land-based casino
gaming to prohibit cruises-to-nowhere. The City of
Gloucester testified in support of this bill but it does not
provide the specific municipal role that would be their
more desired outcome. The committee is recommending
a policy change that forbids any federal law or regulation
to preempt the power of a city to regulate a shipping
company docking at facilities located with that city.
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November 1999
Page 4
I
Tribal Issues
The Department of Interior advertised a set of proposed
regulations to modify the procedures used to place
property into trust status for tribes and tribal members..
The federal government seems very much afraid that the
process is flawed because it gives an overly broad
(unconstitutional) delegation of authority to the
Secretary of lnterior. NLC did file comments on this
regulatory matter. The comments on proposed rule
included, it does not comply with Executive Orders
12612 and 13083 (federalism implications); accurate
data was not used to assess the fiscal impact of the rule;
and it does not address the impact on national
environmental laws. The committee felt the current
policy regarding tribes and trust land is sufficient and no
recommendations are being made.
Federal Payment in-lieu of Taxation
Councilmember Cameron Pitts raised this issue,
Portsmouth, VA at the spring Transportation
Infrastructure and Services (TIS) Steering Committee
meeting. A~er discussing the matter and reviewing
NLC policy the TIS referred this subject to the FAIR
committee. A resolution outlining Councilmember Pitts
proposal will be presented to the FAIR Policy
Committee at the Congress of Cities (COC). The
committee decided to take no action on this matter.
Resolutions
Renew #99-1
New
New
Reducing Y2K Problems for
Municipalities
Payment in-lieu of Taxes to Local
Governments (Pitts)
Making Commerce Fair (committee)
Human
Development
(HD)
As a result of intensive work led by Chairman John
Hellman at the last Steering Committee meeting held in
Gresham, Oregon in late September, the Human
Development Steering Committee will be presenting
recommended policy amendments in four major subject
areas. The work program selected by the HD Policy
Committee for the Steering Committee this year
involved a re-examination of areas of policy that had not
been reviewed for a number of years, specifically:
homelessness, Social Security, AIDS. and services to
individuals with disabil,ities.
Ill addition to tile recommendations by the Steering
Committee. a series of resolutions was presented to the
Policy Committee by member cities and constituency
groups, including: a resolution opposing the flying of tile
confederate battleflag on the South Carolina Capitol,
commendation of the Reverend Jesse Jackson for his
work ill securing the release of American prisoners, and
support of fidl-funding for Head Start Programs.
Recommendations on homelesshess speak to the need to
serve not those who are actually homeless but to those
who are precariously housed. A major thrust of tile
policy is for supportive programs to keep people housed
rather than engaging in the much more daunting task of
re-establishing support structures once a person is
actually homeless. A major element of the philosophy
expressed is a need for flexibility in federal programs so
that the person moving from homelesshess can do so in a
seamless manner.
The recommendations on Social Security support the
type of progressive benefit structure that now exists, but
stress the need for benefits to maintain a relationship
with the work-based contributions (taxes) made by the
worker. The committee concentrated on benefit structure
issues because they were supportive of the financing
reform program already put in place within the FAI R
chapter of the National Municipal Policy.
AIDS recommendations concentrate on the need to
reflect the fact that new drugs and treatments, public
education and other prevention efforts have
accomplished a lot in stopping the development of HIV
related illness into AIDS. The language stresses the need
for continuing research to find a real preventive to the
disease. The committee will be recommeuding that
barriers to federal funding of needle exchange programs
and barriers to the controlled medically supervised use
of marijuana are dropped.
The final major area that received concentrated attention
this year is the subject of services to individuals with
disabilities. The new recommended introduction to
current policy on disabilities stresses the contributions
that those with disabilities can make to society as well
their need for special supports. A major thrust of the
policy is strongly urging that the federal government
clearly specify the definition of disability that applies to
each program. There are multiple federal programs of
disability assistance and rights and while the committee
feels this is appropriate the lack of clarity in ~noving
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November 1999
Page 5
between programs and eligibility criteria is needlessly
confi~sing and frustrating.
Information
Technology and
Communications
(ITC)
Carlton Moore, Vice-Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
chaired an active concluding meeting to mark the
inaugural year of this committee. A series of
recommendations will be forwarded to the ITC Policy
Committee concentrating on the three priority areas of
committee work: Universal Access.
Telecommunications and E-Commerce.
in tire area of E-Commerce committee members were
very active in lobbying on this issue and helping NLC
craft a lobbying strategy. Since tire major issue of E-
commerce for NLC has been preserving the sales tax
authority for sales transactions conducted over the
internet. the ITC Committee endorsed a resolution
crafted by the FAIR Steering Committee which is
addressed to the Advisory Commission on Electric
Commerce.
In the area of universal access and telecommunications a
series of policy amendments is being proposed as well as
a resolution urging that the federal govermnent preserve
all existing rights and authorities of local governments in
the fields of cable TV telecommunications and electronic
technology, and calling attention to major NLC policy
objectives already specified in NLC policy. Another
resolution stresses the need for universal access.
One other resolution is also being proposed. It
commends the work of the Local and State Advisory
Panel to the Federal Communications Commission.
While there were no policy amendments or resolutions
submitted in advance to the Steering Committee, it can
be expected that there will be a number of amendments
and resolutions proposed by the Policy Committee on
the floor of the meeting in December.
Steering Committee Applications
?Ire Now Due
If you are thinking of applying for a seat on any of
NLC's Steering Committees, you must hurry! The
deadline of October 29 is fast approaching.
To receive a copy of the application, please call Lesley-
Ann Rennie, (202) 626-3176 or send an e-mail to her,
rennie(b?nlc.or~. You can also retrieve an application
from NLC's website, www.nlc.om. Please fax your
applications to (202) 626-3043.
Policy Committee Meeting Schedule
at Congress of Cities
Policy and Steering Committee members meet on
Wednesday, December 1, 1999 in the Los Angeles
Convention Center. Please check below for the time
for your meeting. Other conference attendees are also
welcome to attend.
9:00 a.m.
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources
Human Development
Information Technology and Communications
Transportation Infrastructure and Services
l :OO p. tn.
Community and Economic Development
Finance, Administration, & Intergovernmental Relations
Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Please check your conference program for the location
of these meetings.
Policy Informer
November 1999
Page 6
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
USE OF FORCE REPORT
OCTOBER, 1999
OFFICER DATE
98,30,35,48,49 10-01
50,20,40,57
43,25 10-05
3 10-06
34 10-06
54 10-08
12,13 10-09
40 10-09
CASE # INCIDENT
99-909023 Warrant
FORCE USED
SRT officers displayed various
weapons upon entry to residence on a
search warrant. 3 occupants cuffed
without incident.
99-909185
Intoxicated Subject
Subjects involved in an altercation at a
bar. On arrival, officers had to forcibly
detain two subjects and cuff them.
99-909206
Intoxicated Subject
Intoxicated subject seen stumbling
about in bar by officer. On approaching
subject, she began to walk away and
ignore officer. She was grasped by her
wrist. She then struggled with officer
who had to place her against a wall to
control her and cuff her.
99-909221 Trespass
Juvenile female not leaving City High
grounds at request of staff. She had to
be grasped by the arm and escorted
from the grounds by the officer. She
continued to resist and then had to be
forcibly cuffed.
99-909299
Disorderly Subject
Subject stopped in front of unmarked
car and refused to move from street.
When officers identified themselves,
the subject fled on foot. Subject was
caught and placed on the ground to
gain control. He was then cuffed.
99-909339
Intoxicated Subject
When subject was told he was under
arrest he tried to flee. Officers caught
the subject and took him to the ground
where he continued to resist and tried
to get back up. He was then exposed to
OC which resulted in him being able to
be controlled and cuffed.
99-909389 Resisting Arrest
Subject arrested for "numerous
violations" began to struggle with
officer. Subject was taken to the
ground in order to gain control over
him. Subject continued to resist until
the threat of OC being used was made.
12 10-09 99-909339 Intoxicated Subject Subject straggled with officer after
OFFICER
90,92
46
3,17
46
55
52
58,53
90, 13,43
DATE
10-14
10-15
10-16
10-17
10-18
10-20
10-20
10-23
10-24
CASE #
99-909558
99-909629
99-909681
99-909691
99-909723
99-909790
99-909792
99-909941
99-909985
INCIDENT
Fight
Intoxicated Subject
Intoxicated Subject
Fight
Injured Deer
Injured Deer
Injured Deer
Intoxicated Subject
Domestic Assault
FORCE USED
being placed under arrest for
intoxication. Subject was taken to
ground in an effort to gain control but
his hands could not be cuffed. Subject
was then exposed to OC and was then
able to be cuffed.
Four females began fighting with each
other and refused to stop when
confronted by officers. All four were
exposed to OC.
Officer harassed by subject while
officer was dealing with a dead deer.
When subject continued and moved in
on. officer subject was exposed to OC.
Subject verbally harassed officers
dealing with another subject.
Additional officers confronted this
subject and placed him under arrest.
Subject struggled with officers and was
taken to the floor to gain control of him
and he was then cuffed.
Two subjects involved in a fight would
not cease when ordered by officer.
Officer exposed both to OC and was
then able to gain control and arrested
both.
Injured deer shot with officer's
sidearm.
Injured deer shot with officer's
sidearm.
Injured deer shot with officer's
sidearm.
Subject arrested for intoxication tried
to flee from officers. Subject was
caught and placed on ground to gain
control and to cuff.
Subject was involved in a domestic
assault and refused to cooperate with
officers. When placed under arrest
subject struggled with officers and had
to placed against the hood of patrol car
and forcibly cuffed. The use of OC was
threatened but not deployed.
OFFICER
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11
14
82,50
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DATE
lo-25
10-28
10-28
10-29
10-30
10-31
CASE #
99-910013
99-910120
99-910151
99-910183
99-910206
99-910240
INCIDENT
Intoxicated Subject
Fight
Injured Deer
Burglary
Open Container
Intoxicated Subject
FORCE USED
Subject arrested for OWl became
uncooperative at PD while being
processed. Officer had to force her
hands behind her back and handcuff
her.
Subject was identified as being in a
fight at the Airliner. When placed
under arrest subject began to struggle
with officer. Officer placed subject
against a wall in an effort to gain
control and to cuff but subject
continued to resist. Subject was then
exposed to OC.
Injured deer shot with officer's
sidearm.
Officers drew sidearms while checking
a residence that had been broken into.
No one was found.
Officers stopped subject for having an
open container of alcohol. When asked
for ID the subject tried to flee. When
caught by officers subject was placed
on ground to gain control and to cuff.
Subject was arrested for public
intoxication and taken to PD as he
requested use of a restroom. After
using facilities the subject became
uncooperative and refused to be cuffed.
After a brief straggle officer was able
to cuff individual.
CC: Chief
City Manager
Captains
Lieutenants
Library
City Clerk
Hurd
Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services
Customer Service Survey
October 1999 /
HoW AleE We
"Doug, I've been in the apartment business for 20+ years and can't remember such a great
group of inspectors. I hope everyone else appreciates them as well."
"Bob Shaver showed up on schedule and did a very good job."
"Norm is a nice guy, send him again."
"You're doing fine - when you find a tenanrs mess - it would help landlords if you would cite
them. They would learn from that experience. Luckily I have none now."
"A-Okay"
"1 thought Mr. Shaver was a credit to the Housing Inspection office. He knew important things to
look for and made appropriate recommendations. He arrived on time and was courteous and
friendly but authoritative."
"1 think just fine. Lot to have done at my house. Very pleased I could get going again. So far I
have a great renter. I know this doesn't concern your department, these beautiful trees one in
front of my house taken care of (bark is split)."
"We appreciate the way Art informs our building manager of needed corrections and allows
reasonable time to correct my problems that need to be made."
"In the process of having our house inspection its the 1st time. He made you feel like some who
wasn't stupid. Too bad all of them are not like him."
"Very well."
"Great."
"1 found the inspector to be knowledgeable, and felt the inspection was handled in a
professional yet friendly manner. I did not feel intimidated to make corrections, but rather
encouraged to make repairs. I was given good information on what to do and how to meet the
requirements. I also very much appreciated the prompt arrival of the inspector at the scheduled
time."
"Mr. Bovey is very thorough, as well as personable. He is an asset to the City. He is also very
helpful."
"Productive suggestions; timely inspections; understanding of time and expense constraints;
timely permit issuance; helpful suggestions for improvement options, to comply with rental
CO de."
"John did a very good job of inspecting. He came on time and was fair on everything."
"Art was very considerate. We appreciate the time extension given, due to family matters."
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"Great. On time, courteous, friendly, efficient."
"Great."
"Generally very well. Some items seem small, but others are very important to keep up. Good
cooperative work by all."
"Norm was efficient while reviewing all three units. He gave helpful advice about areas that
needed to be fixed to be able to get permit. This is only the second inspection I've been
exposed to. Both people seemed very skilled. Thank you."
"Treated me fairly; timely; considerate; understanding."
"The recent inspection was very fair and consistent with looking for fire code, safety, and major
maintenance issues that would affect the public. Thank you."
"1 worked with Norm Cate during the inspection process He was thorough, but understanding
and helpful. He was very clear about what exactly the problem was and what needed to be done
to fix it; at the same time he was respectful and non-antagonistic. I believe he did a very good
job and was pleasant to work with."
"1 can only hope other landlords have had the good experiences that I have had with City
inspectors - your job is difficult, I am sure sometimes thankless. From my point of view you are
all doing a great job. Keep up the good work."
"Art Anderson has done a great job whenever he has worked on my assignment with me, from
the way he handled chore services at the Senior Center. So he will be welcome at my house
any time. He really loves helping us. Please tell Art I said thanks again for all his kindness."
"1 have always found housing inspection staff to be helpful, pleasant, and patient."
"Good job. Bob was on time and did a good job. Give him a raise!"
"No complaints."
"My experiences with rental inspections have all been positive. Staff has been helpful to me and
my customers who may be buying rental property. Thanks."
"GREAT"
"Overall I would say you do a great job and have to put up with a lot of us jerks in the process.
However on a few occasions I think we can do things easier and on more of a professional
level. Thanks."
"Mr. Cate was the Housing Inspector assigned to our house. I am writing because he did an
exemplary job. He was prompt, courteous, and very thorough. He gave us clear, written
instructions. He should be commended for being a fine representative of Iowa City city
government."
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ECICOG
September/October 1999
A NEWSLETTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN BENTON, IOWA, JONES, JOHNSON, LINN AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES
plan can be funded by the program.
A hazard mitigation plan provides for
the evaluation of potential hazards and a
city's or county's vulnerability to such haz-
ards. It leads the community through an
assessment process to determine appropriate
and affordable hazard mitigation goals and
objectives.
· Requiring formal adoption by the city or
county.
The completion and adoption of a
hazard mitigation plan is a prerequisite for
most federal hazard mitigation funding.
ECICOG is currently assisting the City
of Coralville with its hazard mitigation plan,
and will begin plans for five other commu-
nities soon. Contact Chad Sands or David
Correia for more information on the plan-
ning process and assistance in applying for
planning funds from EMD.
[nforn~ation for this article was provided b),
the State of Iowa Eme~Xenc'y Management
Division.
Recent funding awards
The following programs were recently funded by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Applications were prepared
by the ECICOG staff.
Grantee Project Award Funding Agency
City of Iowa City Regional Collection Center $100,000 IDNR
ECICOG Regional Collection Center $100,000 IDNR
ECICOG Waste Tire Management $115,000 IDNR
The Regional Collection Center program assists landfills in cstahlishing fi~cilities that primarily collect household hazardous
wastes. The City of Iowa City will ctmstruct a collection facility at the landfill. ECICOG was awarded funding on behalf: of the land
fills in Iowa, Benton, and 'lhma Counties to establish satellite collection facilities. Materials collected at these satellite locations will
be transferred to the regional collection center in Clinton County.
County Waste Tire Management (CVVTM) funds are distrihuted by ECICOG to the landfills in the solid waste planning region.
Funds support waste tire collection and processing and public education programs. In the last four years, [:.(21(T¢)(; has secured
$495,000 in (2~qTM funds for the region.
Director's Notes
- n the last issue of this newsletter, I
noted that I had celebrated my fifth
.anniversary at ECICOG. At a recent
board meeting, Chairperson Dell Hanson
asked each ECICOG staff member to
state his or her tenure at the agency. It
was a great opportunity to acknowledge
those individuals. In addition, it was a
testimony to the quality of planning and
technical assistance ECICOG provides to
the region. It bears repeating.
While ECICOG provides a breadth
of planning and technical assistance ser-
vices across the region, your community
or county may have regular contact with
just a few of the professional staff mem-
bers. For this reason, too, I'd like to
acknowledge those individuals and their
service to the agency in this Update. The
date in parenthesis indicates the most
recent employment anniversary.
Mary Rump
Transporlation
Planning,
6 years (3/99)
Chris
Kivett-Berry
Housing
Planning,
4 years (7/99)
Angela Williams
Housing
Planning,
f year (6/99)
Made DeVrles
Solid Waste
Planning,
S years (12/991
Chad 5ands
Community
Development,
4 years ~8/99~
Tricia Heald
Housing
Planning,
1 year 16/991
Gina Peters
Administrative
Staff,
5 years (1/001
Jennifer Ryan
Solid Waste
Planning,
3 years (10/99)
David Correia
joined the
ECICOG
Community
Development
department in
July 1999.
Transportation Services
Regional transportation funding
The previous issue of the Update included
a summary of the federal legislation, the
corresponding statewide implementation,
and the formation of Regional Planning
Affiliations (RPAs). In this issue, regional
funding is addressed.
Regional funding programs
A portion of the federal funds available to
the State of Iowa is distributed to the RPAs
to allow for localized decision making.
Between 1998 and 2003, approximately $12
million in Surface Transportation Program
(STP) funds and $1 million in Enhance-
ment funds are available for regional
programming.
The STP program is intended to aid
jurisdictions with the funding of multi
and intermodal projects on the federal aid
system. Examples include roads, bridges,
transit capital improvements, transporta-
tion enhancements, or transportation
planning activities.
The Enhancement program also sets
aside funds for the enhancement or
preservation activities of transportation
related projects.
Eligible enhancement project categories:
· Facilities for pedestrians and bicycles
· Acquisition of scenic easements and
scenic and or historic sites
· Scenic or historic highway programs
· Landscaping and other scenic
beautification
· Historic preservation
· Rehabilitation and operation of historic
transportation buildings, structures or
facilities
· Preservation of abandoned railway
corridors
· Control and removal of outdoor
advertising
· Archeological planning and research
· Mitigation of water pollution due to
highway runoff
· Safety and educational activities
pedestrians and bicyclists
· Historic displays at tourism and welcome
centers or
· Transportation museums
Qualification for funding
The federal program funds are available
on a reimbursement basis to incorporated
cities and counties. Applications by private
organizations are allowable, but require
co-sponsorship by a public agency. A min-
imum of 20% non-federal match is
required. All projects must be let by the
Iowa Department of Transportation, and
comply with federal regulations (i.e.
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity,
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise,
Occupational Safety and Health Admin-
istration, Federal Wage Rates, etc. )
Region 10 Application Process
On behalf of the RPA, and in preparation
for fiscal year 2001-2003 programming,
ECICOG will be distributing applications
to affiliated cities and counties. The applica-
tion forms will be mailed October 1 and
returned to EC[COG by November [5,
1999.
Housing Sentices
Housing preservation program expands
ECICOG was awarded funds on August 2, 1999, from the USDA-
Rural Development Housing Preservation Program (HPG). This
marks the second year the agency has received funds from the
program.
HPG funds are available to assist low to moderate-income
households with emergency repairs. Emergency repairs include
items that improve the safety, structural, or sanitary integrity of the
home. For example, requests have been received for a new water
heater or furnace, to replace broken windows, or to add attic insula-
tion. These are not cosmetic improvements, but rather items that
are necessary to ensure adequate shelter.
The ECICOG program can fund up to fifty percent of the
repair costs. The remainder must be provided from a non-federal
source. Low to moderate income households are often unable to
provide the remaining match. A partnership with HACAP was
developed to meet this need. ECICOG works with applicants in
their weatherization program and the match is provided by a
HACAP funding source.
The number of applicants received to date indicates a signifi-
cant need for assistance with emergency repairs. ECICOG is pleased
to offer a way for low to moderate income households to make the
needed repairs.
For more information about HPG, contact Tricia Heal&
Community
Development
Planning for growth
This is the second in a series of articles
describing useful planning tools and
processes. In this issue of the Update, we
feature the land evaluation and site assess-
ment system (LESA), a planning strategy
useful in cornbating suburban sprawl and
protecting farmland.
In 1981, The Soil Conservation Service
(SCS), now know as the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), developed a
planning tool to evaluate federal agency
projects that threatened to convert farm-
land. The land evaluation and site assess-
ment system (LESA) has served the cause
of farmland protection and growth manage-
ment on the state and local level for nearly
two decades.
The purpose of LESA was to create a
rational comprehensive tool to rate the agri*
cultural suitability of land against demands
for other uses. Agricultural land is extremely
attractive for development. It is flat, well
drained, and has little ground cover. It is on
the metropolitan fringe, where land prices
are significantly cheaper.
LESA is a process that helps communi-
ties make appropriate development location
decisions. The process occurs in two parts.
First, the land evaluation portion of the
process compares a parcel's soil suitability
for agriculture to other parcels in the area.
Second, the site assessment portion rates the
social and economic factors of conversion,
such as location to infrastructure, access to
market, and adjacent land use compared
with that of similar parcels.
The result is a comparative score that
indicates which lands are most valuable
remaining in agriculture and which lands
could be developed without causing signifi-
cant damage to the region's agricultural
productivity.
In Bonneville and Freemont counties
in rural Idaho, LESA was used as a method
to plan for future growth without sacrificing
valuable farmland. The comprehensive plans
of these two rural Idaho counties relied
heavily on LESA as a way to answer ques-
tions related to land value, development
location, location of prime and most valu-
able farmland, and the importance of agri-
culture to the rural economy.
The criteria they chose to compare
farmland included, among other things,
costs for conversion. They found that the
average rural dwelling failed to generate tax
revenues sufficient to cover the costs of pro-
viding needed services. If they were to iden-
tify and encourage continued residential
development, they would be subsidizing this
growth from an already taxed general bud-
get. Their conclusion was to allow future
development densely clustered to existing
infrastructure on lands not considered agri-
culturally important.
Both counties utilized the technical
skills of soft scientists to compare soft quality
ratings for various parcels. They also utilized
the experience of local citizens and farmers
in evaluating socioeconomic criteria. The
result was a plan with broad public support,
respectful of local norms and patterns, and
based on solid soil science.
Why is this important in our region?
Agriculture is the primary economic
activity of our region. Yet during the com-
prehensive planning process, the areas
adjacent to and surrounding communities
that are identified as future growth areas
are most often agricultural. LESA provides
a thorough method to consider where
growth can occur without harming the
agricultural economy.
If your community is interested in
strategies to insure that future growth
occurs in a manageable way, and protects
valuable farmland, contact Chad Sands or
David Correia.
The community preference survey,
another growth management planning tool,
will be featured in the next issue of the
Update.
Update is a bimonthlypubli~ation
of the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments.
ECICOG vas establlshed in 1972 to pro-
mote r~gional cooperation and provide
professional planning services to local:
governments in Benton, Iow~ Joh~o~n,
Jones, Linn and Washington Counties.
Members of the ECICOG Board of
Directors:
Lu Barron ]ames Houser
Edward Brown Don Magdefrau
Carol Casey Charles Montross
David Cavey Ole Munson
Leo Cook Robert Stout
Paul Coyle Rod Straub
Gary Edwards Sally Stutsman
Dennis Hansen Tom Tjelmeland
Dell Hanson (chair) Dee Vanderhoef
Ann Hearn A1W'filcutt
Henry Herwig
· ECICOG Staffi
Dour Elliott, Executive Director
Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant
Mary Rump, Transportation Services
Chad Sands, Community Development
David Correia, Community Development
Marie DeVries, Solid Waste Planning
lennffer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning
Christine Kivett-Berry, Housing Services
Tricia Heald, Housing Services
Angela WHliams, Housing Services
East Central Iowa
Council of Governments
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
(319) 365-9941
Fax: (319) 365-9981
eclcog~ia, net (e-mail)
www. h.net/~edcog
This Fogram sponsored in il~tt by a lrant ta'ovlded by tht
lo~a Vqnartraent o~ E~onomk DevdoFment.
Printed on re~rded talx. r
East Central Iowa Council of Governments
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Calendar
September 23
September 30
October 14
October 28
ECICOG TOG meeting, Linn County LIFTS offices,
Cedar Rapids, 10:00 a.m
ECICOG Board of Directors meeting, ECICOG offices,
Cedar Rapids, 12:45 p.m.
ECICOG SWTAC meeting, location TBA, h00 p.m.
ECICOG Board of Directors meeting, ECICOG offices,
Cedar Rapids, 12:45 p.m.
Solid Waste Planning
Purchasing has impact on waste and recycling
Cities and counties buy lots of stuff --
everything from office supplies to traffic
cones to swing sets. Decisions about how
much and what to buy can have a big
impact on waste and recycling.
In fact, the long-term success of re-
cycling depends on developing markets--
that is, demand---for materials that have
recycled content.
Tips for redudng waste (including haz-
ardous waste) and supporting recyding:
~ Reduce product use. Examples: Make
double-sided copies to purchase less
paper; publish documents only as they
are needed.
~', Rent or lease products or equipment or
contract for services.
~ Purchase remanufactured, rebuilt, and
refurbishable products. For example,
specify rebuilt auto parts, remanufac-
tured laser toner cartridges and refur-
bished office partitions.
Purchase more durable products. Items
such as picnic tables & benches made
with plastic lumber have longer lives and
less maintenance than the same products
made from wood.
Purchase products that are returnable,
reusable, and refillable.
Purchase products in bulk.
Share or reuse resources within the orga-
nization or with another office.
Purchase products that have recycled
content. Examples: Paper Products ·
Cement · Carpet · Shower/Restroom
Dividers · Traffic Cones · Parking Stops
· Ceiling Tiles · Hoses · Office Products
For more details about purchasing that
reduces waste and supports recycling, con-
tact Marie DeVries.
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DEE VANDERHOEF
IOWA CITY COUNCIL
2403 TUDAR DRIVE
IOWA CITY IA 52245
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
November 10, 1999
City Council and City Manager
Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinl~//~
2001-2006 Consolidated Plan
Enclosed in the Council packet is a "draft" copy of our 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (also
known as CITY STEPS). This is a five-year plan that is required by the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the CITY STEPS plan is to provide
a framework for the provision of housing, jobs and services for low-income residents.
A series of public meetings were held at various places in the community to attract citizen
input. In general, these meetings were well attended and many constructive comments
were received. The comments and ideas from these meetings were used by City staff and
the six citizen members of the Priorities & Strategies Committee to update the Strategies
section (Section IV) of the plan. Wherever possible we have updated demographic and
statistical data; however, there are several HUD requirements that rely on the 1990 U.S.
Census information.
CITY STEPS is most often used by the Housing and Community Development Commission
(HCDC) and the City Council for the annual allocation of Community Development Block
Grant and HOME Investment Partnership program monies. The priorities and strategies
outlined in this planning document will assist the City and its partners in meeting
community needs ranging from child care to job creation.
Below is a brief description of some of the changes to the 2001-2006 CITY STEPS Plan.
Section I - The Citizen Participation Plan was updated to reflect the creation of
the Housing and Community Development Commission that replaced the
Committee on Community Needs and the Housin9 Commission.
Section II - Updated demographics using the 1996 Special Census data
Section III - Housing information revised to include data from the Maxfield
Housing Market Analysis and the Cook Appraisals Market Analysis of Rental
Housing in the Iowa City Area.
Section IV-- Priority Rankings and Strategies. The Priorities and Strategies
Committee used public comments, research materials and their personal
experiences in discussions regarding these recommendations. There are four
priority levels used by the CITY STEPS document they are "high", "medium",
"low" and "no such need". In general, lower priority rankings indicate that
existing services or facilities are adequately meeting community needs or that no
specific need has been identified at this time. It is also important to remember
that these priorities are for items identified as needs for low-income residents
not the City as a whole. Only the priorities being recommended for change are
shown below:
1) Small and Large Renter Households, between 31-50% median income,
Were upgraded to a "high" priority;
2) Elderly Renters between 0-30% median income were lowered to a
"medium" priority;
3) Emergency Shelters for individuals was given a "high" priority versus a
"medium" priority in the previous CITY STEPS plan;
4) Youth Centers were upgraded to a "high" priority;
5) Childcare Centers were upgraded to "high" priority;
6) Senior Services were lowered to a "medium" priority;
7) Services for persons with disabilities was lowered to a "medium" priority;
8) Youth Services were upgraded to a "high" priority;
9) Fair Housing Activities were lowered to a "medium" priority;
10) Commercial-Industrial Infrastructure was lowered to a "low" priority;
11) Other Commercial-Industrial Improvements were lowered to a "low"
priority;
12) Lead-Based Paint Hazards was upgraded to a "medium" priority;
13) Code Enforcement was lowered to a '?nedium" priodty; and
14) Planning was lowered to a "medium" priority.
At their November 18 meeting, the Housing and Community Development Commission will
be making a recommendation on the approval of the 2001-2006 CITY STEPS Plan to the
City Council. A public hearing on this document is set for November 23. If you have any
comments or questions please contact me at 356-5248.
7'
CITY
STEPS
2001-2006
Iowa City' s
Consolidated
Plan for Housing,
lobs, and Services for
Low-Income Residents
November 1999
City of Iowa City
CITY STEPS 2001-2006
7'
City Council
Ernie Lehman, Mayor
Dean Thornberry, Mayor Pro Tem
Connie Champion
Karen Kubby
Dee Norton
Mike O'Donnell
Dee Vanderhoef
Priorities and Strate~lies
Committee Members
Jan Garkey
Devonne Lenzie
Jayne Moraski
Doreen Nidey
Kathleen Renquist
Gretchen Schmuch
Housin~l and Community Development Commission
Jayne Moraski, Chair
William Stewart, Vice Chair
Daniel Coleman
Bob Elliott
A. Denita Gadson
Rick House
Lucia-Mai Page
Kathleen Renquist
Gretchen Schumch
City Manager
Stephen J. Atkins
Department of Planning & Community Development
Karin Franklin, Director
Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinator
Steve Long, Associate Planner
Aaron Chittenden, PCD Intern
CITY STEPS
INDEX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................page
DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ..................................... page I
THE PROCESS ................................................................................................................page2_
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN .....................................................................................page+
II.
HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT ...................................................page
A. GENERAL ESTIMATED HOUSING NEEDS ...........................................................page
B. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT .........................................................................page
C. HOMELESS NEEDS ...............................................................................................page
D. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING NEEDS OF NON-HOMELESS
SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS ..........................................................................page
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS ............................................................................page
E,
III. HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS .....................................................................................page
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
SIGNIFICANT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HOUSING MARKET ....................... page
PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING .......................................................................page
HOMELESS FACILITIES .........................................................................................page
SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES ....................................................page
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ..............................................................page
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION .................................................................................page
IV. STRATEGIC PLAN .............................................................................................................page
A. GENERAL FORMAT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN .................................................page
B. AFFORDABLE HOUSING .......................................................................................page
C. HOMELESSNESS ..................................................................................................page
D. OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS .......................................................................................page
E. NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ......................................... page
F. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ..............................................................page
G. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS ............................................................................page
H. ANTI POVERTY PLAN AND STRATEGIES .............................................................page
iii
J.
K.
L.
DRAFT
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE ...............................................................................page//
COORDINATION .....................................................................................................page i 2-- i
PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES .........................................................page /
MONITORING STANDARDS ..................................................................................page /
CERTIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................page
VI. APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................page
B.
C.
D.
E.
Appendix 1 (CITY STEPS PUBLIC MEETING PARTICIPANTS) ............................ page i-~'~
Appendix 2 (PUBLIC MEETINGS INFORMATIONAL FLYER) ............................... page
Appendix 3 (PUBLIC MEETING: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS) ........................... page
Appendix 4 (GENERAL DEFINTIIONS) ...................................................................page
Appendix 5 (RANKING SHEET) ..............................................................................page / CP"7
iv
II.
III.
INDEX OF TABLES AND MAPS
TABLE II1.11
MAP 111.2
HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT
TABLE I1.1 HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF
LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ...............................................................page I 0
TABLE 11.2 NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION .............................. page
TABLE 11.3 HOUSING TENURE (RENTER AND OWNER-OCCUPIED) ................... page ~. Z-
MAP I1.1 AREAS OF DISPROPORTIONATE GREATER NEED ........................... page
TABLE 11.4 RECOMMENDED IOWA CITY HOUSING DEV. 1998-2010 ................... page
TABLE 11.5 ESTIMATED NUMBER OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS ............... page Z-.
TABLE 11.6 HOMELESS POPULATIONS AND SUBPOPULATIONS ........................ page ,~Z..-
TABLE 11.7 AGE DISTRIBUTION OF ELDERLY IN JOHNSON COUNTY ................ page
TABLE 11.8 ESTIMATED NUMBER OF UNITS WITH LEAD BASED PAINT ............. page
MAP 11.2 CONCENTRATION OF UNITS WITH LEAD BASED PAINT
AND LOW INCOME PERSONS ..............................................................page ':~'~
MAP 11.3 HIGH CONCENTRATION OF UNITS WITH
LEAD BASED PAINT ...............................................................................page
MAP 11.4 CONCENTRATION OF LOW-MODERATE INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS ........................................................................................page/''/( 7
HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS
TABLE II1.1 POPULATION BY AGE AND HOUSEHOLD TYPE ................................. page -~/
TABLE 111.2 NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS ..................... page
TABLE 111.3 NEW DUPLEX DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS .................................. page
TABLE 111.4 NEW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT BUILDING PERMITS .............. page
TABLE 111.5 SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES REPORT .............................................page --~'-~"'
TABLE 111.6 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL SALES REPORTS ...........................................page
TABLE 111.7 RENTAL-VACANCY RATES OVER TIME ...............................................page
TABLE 111.8 VACANCY RATE BY TYPE OF HOUSING .............................................page
TABLE 111.8a APARTMENT RENT DISTRIBUTION BY UNIT TYPE ............................ page
TABLE 111.9 VACANCY RATES BYTYPE OF HOUSING ...........................................page
TABLE 111.10 TYPE OF OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS ................................................page
MAP II1.1 CONCENTRATION OF MINORITIES:
(OVER 20% OF POPULATION) ..............................................................page
IOWA CITY POPULATION BY RACE .....................................................page ~'~
AREAS OF LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ..................... page
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MAP 111.3
TABLE 111.12
TABLE 111.13
TABLE 111.14
HOUSEHOLDS ........................................................................................page
IOWA CITY ASSISTED HOUSING BY TYPE ..........................................page '~
OTHER ASSISTED HOUSING ................................................................page
NUMBER AND SIZE OF UNITS ASSISTED BY THE ICHA .................... page
IV.
TABLE IV. 1
TABLE IV.2
TABLE IV.3
TABLE IV.4
STRATEGIC PLAN
HUD TABLE: LISTING OF PRIORITY NEEDS ........................................page
CITY OF IOWA CITY: ESTIMATED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE ............... page
NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES .............. page
POVERTY DISTRIBUTION IN IOWA CITY BY AGE GROUP ................ page
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The goal of CITY STEPS is to encourage and support families and individuals in achieving
their highest degree of self-sufficiency. This CITY STEPS document defines the City's policies
and strategies related to the planning and provision of assistance to Iowa City's low-income
population over the next five years. (Low-income means any household whose income is below
80% of the median income for Iowa City). The document identifies the needs of low-income
persons, and sets priorities and develops strategies to meet these needs through federal, state
and local funding programs.
In September 1999 a series of public meetings were conducted throughout the community
concerning the needs of low-income households. These meetings focused on affordable housing,
homelessness, and the needs of low-income households in the areas of economic development,
public facilities and public services. These meetings brought to light an assortment of interrelated
needs and problems. To arrange and prioritize these needs a committee of citizens met to discuss
the community's needs and the information gathered at the public meetings. This group, the
Priorities and Strategies Committee, prioritized the identified needs (a listing of the priorities can
be found on Table IV. 1 on p. ~' I )- These priorities will be used by the City in determining
funding allocations for the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG), the HOME
program, and other federal, state and local resources over the next five years.
Information from the public meetings and other sources resulted in the identification of four main
areas of need as follows: 1 ) public facilities and services; 2) homeless facilities and services; 3)
housing that is decent and affordable; and 4) economic development. Within each of these broad
areas there are strategies for meeting the needs and specific objectives to be accomplished in the
next five years.
Public facilities and services are community-wide needs that help many low-income persons. The
services identified in this plan are targeted toward helping persons to achieve their greatest
degree of self-sufficiency. The greatest needs, and highest priorities, were for dependent care
such as budgeting, retaining housing, being a good neighbor, etc., were other needs mentioned
by many agencies and subsequently given a prioriW.
Providing housing and services for homeless families and individuals is also a high priority need.
One-night count and survey of the sheltered and unsheltered homeless in Iowa City (October 5,
1999) showed that there were 71 persons in shelters and 18 persons on the streets. Annually,
there are approximately 1200 homeless persons passing through the City's shelters. The
problems facing the City's shelters are many. In padicular, the Emergency Housing Project (EHP)
gets very heavy use and is continually overcrowded and in need of rehabilitation, the Domestic
Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) houses abused women and children but does not have the
staff to operate at full capacity, and the Youth Homes shelter is at capacity and has a waiting list.
The 1995 survey showed that most of the homeless persons interviewed intended on staying in
Iowa City, and many of them were employed but could not afford housing. This helps to
exacerbate the overcrowding problem in the homeless shelters. Transitional housing that provides
housing suppod services is the next step for many leaving the shelters. Over the last five years
efforts have been made to increase the number of units available for transitional housing. Due to
an overwhelming need, transitional housing and support services remain a high priority need.
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Iowa City's housing needs are identified in Section II of this document (p. ~_._). The need for
decent, affordable housing was mentioned at every public meeting. This need is quantified by the
data in Table I1.1 (p. L~). This Census data from 1990 shows approximately 2,140 low-income,
related or elderly renter households are paying over 30% of their gross income for housing costs.
The demographics have certainly changed over the last nine years and many efforts have been
undertaken to address this need. The 1998 housing study by Maxfield Research also shows the
need for affordable housing. According to this study the greatest need for affordable housing
focuses on the households between 0 - 30% median income. As we know, Iowa City's housing
market is greatly influenced by the University of Iowa, other major employers and the annual influx
of people into the community. Due to the increasing demands for both rental and owner-occupied
units, the cost of housing has increased steadily. Data on Iowa City and the surrounding area
housing market is in Section III (p. 36).
The need for economic development has become a priority need for the community as the link
between jobs, housing and services becomes more apparent for helping low-income persons.
Iowa City has a large number of persons who are employed but do not make a "living wage",
receive no benefits or are "temporary" employees. The Priorities and Strategies committee
discussion and many public comments suggested that all economic development activities, from
job training to industrial expansion, should focus on creating jobs with benefits, which pay at least
a living wage.
Since this is a five-year plan, all four of the general needs categories are designed to allow for a
variety of activities that may be undertaken by community organizations, human service agencies,
developers, or the City to address the many specific needs and meet the objectives outlined in the
Strategic Plan (p. t?-2-). Within the Strategic Plan, there are two tables that show the number of
units and dollars needed to totally meet the existing needs in the community over the next five
years. The information on table IV.2 (p.,~/'c2q-~shows what federal resources Iowa City expects to
receive over the next five years and the types of activities that may be funded.
CITY STEPS is intended to provide citizens, organizations and public agencies with a usable,
comprehensive view of Iowa City's plan for meeting the needs of low-income persons. Overall, the
plan attempts to use the resources that are available to bring together housing, jobs and services
to help low-income persons attain their highest degree of self-sufficiency. As needs change the
plan will be amended accordingly.
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Self-Sufficiency
lob Training
Housin~
Support Services
Emergency Shelter
I. Development
of the 2001-2006
Consolidation Plan
( CITY STEPS )
I. THE PROCESS
In August 1999, the Community Development Office of the City of Iowa City began the
consolidated planning process by meeting with other department leaders, social service agencies,
and citizen committees to ensure cooperation and broad-based community participation. These
early meetings helped to design a comprehensive strategy for collecting data, hearing citizen and
social service agency needs and concerns, assimilating information, and prioritizing community
needs.
CITY STEPS was chosen as the name for Iowa City's 1995 Consolidated Plan with the hope that
the process and the resulting comprehensive plan would be more easily identified by its users and
creators, the citizens of Iowa City. Throughout this document CITY STEPS and Consolidated
Plan are used interchangeably.
The City of Iowa City served as the lead entity in overseeing the development of CITY STEPS. A
list of agencies, groups, organizations, and others who participated in the process through
attendance at public meetings is included in Appendix 1.
1. Community Participation Process
CITY STEPS was developed through citizen participation. The process offered numerous opportu-
nities for public input, comment and review. In particular, opportunities were provided for the
exchange of ideas and information with social service agencies, program consumers, interested
citizens, elected officials, and City staff. The concerns raised and solutions suggested in these
forums became the basis for the needs, strategies, and objectives of CITY STEPS.
During September - November 1999, five CITY STEPS public meetings were held to discuss the
needs of low-income residents. Letters of invitation to participate and posters were sent to more
than 250 social service agencies, advocacy groups, churches, civic and neighborhood organiza-
tions, and local businesses. Posters and press releases were also posted throughout the
community to alert the general public and the media. (See Appendix 2)
The public meetings were held in four locations throughout the community, and were well
attended by social service agencies, City officials, community residents, and program users. They
discussed homeless needs, housing needs, and non-housing community development needs.
One general public meeting was held in the Senior Center, by the Housing and Community
Development Commission, to facilitate the participation of those citizens who will be reviewing and
recommending strategies and projects for CDBG and HOME funding. The forums were well
attended by a wide cress section of the community. Summaries of the needs and issues raised at
the four public meetings are provided in Appendix 3.
The issues raised at these meetings, in addition to supporting data from the 1995-2000
Consolidated Plan and other sources, were the basis from which a citizen committee developed
strategies and priorities for meeting the identified needs. The six member Priorities and Strategies
Committee, with the assistance of City staff, developed and recommended a document to serve
as a draft of the Needs, Strategies, Objectives and Priorities for CITY STEPS. Draft copies of this
document was made available for public comment starting in September 1999, a public hearing
was held on November 23, 1999 and the City Council approved the document on December 7,
1999. This document will serve as a tool to assist in funding allocation decisions during the City of
Iowa City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs allocation
hearings.
A final draft of the entire CITY STEPS Consolidated Plan was prepared by City staff and made
available for a thirty-day public comment period that began November 5, 1999 and ended
December 6, 1999. The final plan, including comments received during the public comment
period, was approved by the Iowa City Council on December 7, 1999.
During the public comment period the CITY STEPS plan was made available to other
governmental entities, including the Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG), the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors and other local governmental jurisdictions.
2. Consultation with Social Service Agencies and Other Entities
The entire CITY STEPS Consolidated Plan was developed with the assistance, support, and
active participation of social service agencies in the community. From review of the Citizen
Participation Plan and participation in the information gathering process, to service on the
Priorities and Strategies Committee and comment at public hearings, the views, concerns and
assessments of social service agencies and the consumers they represent have shaped the
creation of CITY STEPS.
City staff also worked closely with the JCCOG Human Services Coordinator and other JCCOG
staff to define needs facing the greater Iowa City community. Some discussions were held with
JCCOG related to housing and transportation needs.
3. Submission of Non-Housing Community Development Plan to Other Agencies
Upon completion, the CITY STEPS Plan will be distributed to agencies and local units of
government including the State of Iowa and the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
4. Summary of Public Comments
Comments from the November 23, 1999 Public Hearing:
COMMENT
RESPONSE
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN (CITY STEPS)
FOR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
In working with communities across the country, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) has realized the importance of coordinating housing programs with services
and economic development, to help cities create and maintain a livable environment particularly
for their low income residents. The Consolidated Plan is the planning document that outlines the
partnerships between housing providers, human service agencies, neighborhoods and the
business community for addressing specific community needs.
The Consolidated Plan will document housing and community development needs, and identify
strategies to meet those needs in Iowa City. The process encourages many citizens to participate
especially the low-and very low-income residents who benefit directly from the funding decisions.
This Citizen Participation Plan encourages citizens to participate in the consolidated planning
process from the outset. It outlines the procedures for community approval of the Consolidated
Plan; for addressing concerns, objections and complaints, and for making amendments to the
plan after approval. This plan meets HUD's basic requirements for citizen participation in prepar-
ing a Consolidated Plan.
Initially two existing citizen commissions will play a role in the citizen participation process --the
Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) and the Local Homeless
Coordinating Board. These commissions will hold public hearings, collect comments, and provide
forums for annual review of the plan.
To assist with the development of this Consolidated Plan the City formed a Priorities and
Strategies (P & S) Committee. To avoid any conflict of interest issues the six member P & S
Committee is comprised of three members from the HCDC and three private citizens who do not
represent local organizations that may be competing for CDBG\HOME funding. In order to
recommend strategies and make priority rankings the committee will discuss and review
community needs and input received from public meetings. This information is shown in the
strategic section of this plan and will be used for the planning elements of the Consolidated Plan.
The strategies identified in this plan, and the priority rankings, will be used by the HCDC and City
Council to make recommendations regarding future funding allocations.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES
1)
Citizens will be made aware of and encouraged to participate in the annual activities
related to the development of the Consolidated Plan, any substantial amendments and the
performance report, through neighborhood and City newsletters, the media, and the
human service agencies as appropriate.
2)
Information concerning the plan will be provided to citizens, public agencies, and other
interested parties through the media, general public meetings, and neighborhood meet-
ings.
3)
Before the consolidated plan is adopted information will be made available, through the
above-described channels, on the amount of assistance the jurisdiction expects to receive
and the range of eligible activities that may be undertaken.
4)
In circumstances where funding opportunities are appropriate for specific neighborhoods,
neighborhood meetings will be held to provide specific information about the plan as
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appropriate. These meetings will be held at convenient locations and times to allow broad
participation of all residents who might be affected. The meetings will be designed to allow
citizens to give input into the development, implementation and assessment of the
consolidated plan. Particular effort will be made to involve very low- and low-income
persons, members of minority groups and persons with mobility, visual, and hearing
impairments in this process.
Non-English speaking persons or persons with hearing impairments can be provided an
Interpreter at public hearings/meetings, if a request is made at least seven days prior to
the scheduled meeting date.
5)
Technical assistance will be provided by the Community Development staff to citizen
commissions, neighborhood groups, and groups representative of persons of very low-
and low-income that request such assistance in developing proposals for projects to be
funded through any of the programs covered by the Consolidated Plan.
6)
Notice of public hearings and meetings related to the Consolidated Plan will be published
with date, time, place and topic in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, and/or other appropriate
newspapers at least 4-10 days prior to the public hearing/meeting. In addition, press
releases will be sent out, public service notices placed on the radio and cablevision, and
notices sent out to neighborhood residents as appropriate.
7)
The Housing and Community Development Commission will hold annual public meetings
to provide information regarding the consolidated plan, priorities, and proposed activities to
citizens and to permit citizen input regarding the City's community development and
housing needs.
a)
Following citizen input, a draft Consolidated Plan will be published prior to the City Council
public hearing. At the time an Annual Action Plan is prepared the City will notify the public
as to proposed projects, organizations responsible for implementation of projects, project
location (if known), and project financial information that includes amount of local funds
being requested.
9)
Publication will consist of a summary of the proposed Consolidated Plan in one or more
newspapers and copies of the proposed plan will be available at the Public Library and the
Planning and Community Development Department office. The summary will include a list
of the locations where copies of the entire plan may be examined.
lo)
A City Council public hearing will be held to obtain citizen comments on the draft Consoli-
dated Plan. At the appropriate time (generally in April of each year) the one-year Action
Plan detailing the proposed activities and their sources of funding for the program year will
be available for public comment.
11)
Citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties will be notified of the availability of
the Consolidated Plan as proposed and will be given thirty (30) days to comment on the
plan, amendments that are to be submitted to HUD before its adoption by the City Council.
The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will also be made
available for public comment for a period of at least thirty (30) days prior to its approval.
After consideration of citizen comments on the proposed Consolidated Plan, the final
Consolidated Plan and priorities will be approved by the City Council. Also after
consideration of citizen comments at a public hearing the Annual Action Plan, that
describes the program activities for the current year, will be approved by the City Council.
13)
After the end of the program year the HCDC will hold a public hearing to review program
performance for the previous year as part of its review of the CAPER.
PLAN AMENDMENTS
Citizens shall be provided reasonable notice and opportunity to comment (as described above in
the citizen participation plan) on any proposed "substantial change" and/or amendment in the
Consolidated Plan. An amendment to the plan must occur whenever one of the following deci-
sions is made:
a) to add, delete or substantially change any portion of the plan;
b)
to make a substantial change in the allocation priorities or a substantial change in
the method of distribution of funds;
c)
to carry out an activity, using funds from any program covered by the Consolidated
Plan (including program income), not previously described in the action plan; or
d) to substantially change the purpose, scope, location, or beneficiaries of an activity.
A "substantial change" includes:
Change in Purpose - if an activity changes with respect to the objectives as originally
described in the Consolidated Plan;
Change in Scope - if the scale and/or nature of the activity changes to the extent that there
is a significant increase or decrease in program funds expended, or if changes/revisions
within the original budget allocation exceed the greater of $20,000 or 25% of the original
budget for all projects approved within the Annual Action Plan.
Change in Location - - if the originally approved project is neighborhood specific or in an
urban revitalization area (e.g. housing rehabilitation or elimination of slum and blight) and
the project location is changed to an area outside of its census tract; and
Change in Beneficiaries if the percentage of Low-Income persons receiving
service/assistance decreases 25% or more.
CONSULTATION
The City will consult with public and private agencies providing health services, social services
and housing assistance during the preparation of the plan.
More specifically the City will consult with:
1. State or local health and child welfare agencies with respect to lead based paint hazards.
Adjacent local governments regarding non-housing community development needs as well
as housing and homeless needs that are regional in nature.
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GENERAL CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PRACTICES
1)
All comments or views of citizens (or units of local government) received in writing, or
orally at the public hearings shall be considered in preparing the final Consolidated Plan.
2)
A summary of these views and comments, and a summary of any comments or views not
accepted and the reasons therefore, shall be attached to the final Consolidated Plan,
amendment of the plan, or performance report.
3)
Comments, complaints, or questions about the Consolidated Plan, priorities, and funding
allocations received in writing or orally at public hearings by one of the citizen commis-
sions, the City Council, or City staff, or received by telephone or mail will be answered in a
timely, substantive, and responsive manner (by written response) within a 15-day period
after they are received.
4)
Information concerning the Consolidated Plan, and, once approved, a copy of the Consoli-
dated Plan will be available to the public in the offices of the Department of Planning and
Community Development during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-
Friday). All published documents may also be reviewed at the Iowa City Public Library or
the City Clerk's Office at the Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa
52240.
Self-Sufficiency
lob Training
Housing
Support Services
Emergency Shelter
!1. Housing
and Homeless
Needs Assessment
8
II A. GENERAL ESTIMATED HOUSING NEEDS
II B.
Affordable housing is a primary concern for Iowa City. According to published data from
the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (second quarter of 1999), the median price of a
single family home is $120,500. This ranks Iowa City among the highest cost single-family
housing in the state. Also, the rental costs in Iowa City are very high relative to the rest of
the state due to the number of students attending the University of Iowa and job creation
attributed to good economic conditions. The influx of persons saturates the rental housing
market with consumers, causing an increased demand for rental housing, especially the
affordable units. Very low vacancy rates contribute further to the increasing cost of both
rental and owner-occupied housing. Despite the continued expansion of Iowa City's
housing stock, demand continues to outdistance supply.
1. Source of Data
Data for this section comes primarily from the 1990 U.S. Census and 1996 Special
Census for the City of Iowa City. Other information is from other sources generally
considered reliable, such as agency records and specific surveys. Most of the
housing information is from a 1998 Housing Market Analysis performed by
Maxfield Research, Inc. for the Iowa City Metro Area. Where possible, updated
information has been included to provide an accurate picture of the City's needs.
Most of the information is current to June 1999.
2. Consultation with Social Service Agencies and Other Entities
The City of Iowa City held a series of public meetings in September 1999 to gain
citizen input for this plan. Also participating in those meetings were representatives
of many local social service agencies. Other entities, such as local governments,
were contacted and provided information regarding the development of this plan.
3. Housing Needs of Persons with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
Housing needs of persons with HIV/AIDS were not specifically detailed during the
public participation process. However, in fiscal year 1993 the City funded a housing
study targeting persons with HIV/AIDS. The Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and
Education (ICARE) conducted and presented its housing study to the City in March
1994. A more current study has not been conducted, however, as of July 1999 the
executive director of ICARE informed the City the information in the 1994 report is
accurate as it pedains to housin9 needs. The findings and determinations of the
1994 study have been used to determine the housing needs of persons with
HIV/AIDS for the purposes of the Consolidated Plan.
HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Iowa City has experienced a small population increase of approximately one- percent
since the 1990 Census. This increase, while not significant, has increased the pressures
on the housing market as it reacts to meet the housing needs caused by the previous
decade's unanticipated growth of 18 percent, which has the effect of creating "pent up
demand". Additionally, the number of households has increased by 1,369 or 6.2 percent.
The population did not increase proportionately to the increase in households. This is
probably reflective of an increase in the student population at the University of Iowa and
the reduced size of households in the general population of Iowa City.
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Iowa City has a predominately young population. The median age is 24.8, which is lower
than both the state (34.0) and national level (35.2), and reflects the student population at
the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College. Another deviation from national
norms is that only 24 percent of the population is under 18 or over age 65, compared to
national estimates of 60 percent and state levels of around 40 percent.
In 1999, enrollment at the University of Iowa is 28,705. Approximately 75 percent, or
21,529 students, reside within Iowa City comprising about 36% of the City's resident
population. Due to the student population, the majority of all households in Iowa City are
"non-family" and are more likely to be renters. Most off campus students are renters, but it
is difficult to determine exactly what percentage of tenters are students. Only 46.3 percent
of the housing units in Iowa City are owner-occupied. This is very low when compared with
a state level of 72.1 percent and a national level of 67 percent. The percentage of owner
occupied housing is up 1.3 percent since the publication of the last CITY STEPS in 1995.
This increase in homeownership is consistent with national trends.
Table I1.1 shows the housing needs of low-income persons and was generated for the City
of Iowa City by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from the
1990 Census. Until the 2000 Census is completed this is the most current data available
on the housing needs of low-income persons in Iowa City. Therefore, sections of this plan
based on 1990 data will be revised when data from the 2000 Census becomes available.
The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) provides 1,171 units of rental housing through its
programs (Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program). These 1,171 units
supported by the ICHA are not a part of the data in Table I1.1 because these households
pay only 30% of their income for rent and the rental units they occupy do not have housing
problems as defined below because ICHA makes an extensive effort to keep up its
housing.
Households with "housing problems" are those which: 1 ) occupy units lacking complete
kitchen or bathroom; or 2) occupy an overcrowded unit (more than one person per room);
or 3) are considered cost burdened (where housing costs, including utilities, exceed 30%
of gross income whereas housing costs of 50% or more is considered a severe cost
burden).
Data in Table I1.1 is from the 1990 Census which shows that the total housing needs in
Iowa City are as follows.
6,476 renter households with housing problems.
1,174 owner-occupied households with housing problems.
Table I1.1 details needs by income, size of household, elderly needs and type of problem.
The next section describes the needs of both rental and owner-occupied households by
income group. Since 1990 the City and its partners have been addressing these
housing problems, without current data it is not possible to specifically determine
the effect of this impact.
1. Renters
In 1996, rental units accounted for approximately 54 percent (12,531 units) of the
total housing market. This is 397 units more than 1990, an increase of 3.3%.
Statistics from Table I1.1 show that 79.5 percent of all low-income households are
rental households. Also according to Table I1.1, of the low-income rental
households (9,078), 67.4 percent or 6,123 are non-elderly, and are not related.
This indicates that approximately two-thirds of all low income rental households
may be students, however, this still leaves 2,955 low income rental households
identified as elderly or related.
The data show that there are approximately 2,500 low-income renter households
paying more than 30% of their income for housing. In addition, there are 1071
households receiving rental assistance through the Iowa City Housing Authority
(ICHA). In order for low-income households to maintain a decent standard of living
it is important that they not pay more than 30% of their gross income for housing.
The ICHA currently has 101 units of scattered-site public rental housing in Iowa
City. As funds have become available from HUD, the ICHA has increased the
number of public housing units and the number of Housing Choice Voucher
Program (HCVP) vouchers. Due to an increase in the number of vouchers
available, the ICHA has a waiting list of only 124 households (Nov. 1, 1999). There
is also an under utilization of the Family Unification Program. This situation
represents a substantial improvement over the 1995 publication of CITY STEPS,
when the ICHA had a waiting list of 500 households.
Tenant-based rent assistance programs seem to provide the greatest flexibility
regarding housing type, location, and access to the larger private sector rental
market. Tenant-based assistance programs are available through the HCVP and
HOME programs.
In some cases the high cost of damage and utility deposits acts as a barrier for
low-income households to enter into the rental market. Currently there are no
citywide rental programs that allow payments to be spread over a few months to
ease the cash-up-front crisis. Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship, in conjunction
with Mercantile Bank, has a loan program that provides deposit assistance. In
addition, properties associated with Successful Living, Inc and Hawkeye Area
Community Action Program (HACAP) work with their tenants to alleviate the
deposit problem.
Many households are "one small crisis away from homelessness". In order to help
families remain in their homes; HACAP operates two programs providing limited
assistance with utility payments for income-qualifying individuals. The Salvation
Army provides assistance with water payments up to $50 for a small handful of
households (individuals/families). The State of Iowa operates a fund that allocates
$500 a year to income eligible families with children to keep them in their homes.
In addition there are small, private groups providing emergency assistance.
a. Small Related Households (2-4 members)
Table I1.1 shows that in 1990 there were 755 small related rental
households between 0-30 percent of median income. Of these, 83%
experienced some type of housing problem, 77% had a cost burden
greater than 30% of their gross income and 56% had a cost burden greater
than 50% of their gross income. Households in the 0-30 % income
category have a maximum income of $16,300 (1999 HUD Income
Guidelines) per year, $4,890 of which can be spent for housing costs
annually (including utilities) or $407 per month. HUD establishes a fair
market rent (FMR) for Iowa City annually. FMRs are established at the 40th
percentlie according to a rent survey conducted by HUD. Currently in Iowa
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City, the FMR for a two-bedroom unit with utilities is $567. All FMR and
Income Guidelines figures include utilities. Even the highest earning
households in this category incur a cost burden of $160 per month over the
amount they can afford.
Small Related Households (2-4
persons): Affordability Index
$1,200
$ ,000 i ...............:..:,'.'
$600 .;. !... oRe.tHo. eho,d ca.
$600 ~[ ~1 Afford
$400 [] Fair Market Rent-
$200 2bdrm
$0 ~-: ~: - ., · "~ ,-' .. ! · J ~ · Fair Market Rent-
30% Median 50% Median 80% Median 3bdrm
Income Income Income
($16,300) ($27,200) ($43,500)
These figures also show that there were another 533 small, related rental
households between 31-50% of median income. Of these, 71%
experienced some type of housing problem, 61% had a cost burden
greater than 30% of their gross income and 14% had a cost burden greater
than 50% of their gross income. According to HUD 1999 Income
Guidelines, the highest income possible for households in the 31-50 % is
$27,200 per year, $8,160 of which can be spent for housing costs per year.
This breaks down to $680 per month. Again, fair market rent for a two-
bedroom unit is $567. If they can find one, households near 50% median
income can just afford a two-bedroom apadment at fair market rent. Fair
market rent for a three-bedroom unit is $787. If a household in this
category needs three bedrooms it will incur a cost burden of $107 per
month over what they can afford.
Last, data show that there were 867 small, related rental households
between 51-80 percent of median income. Of these, 31% experienced
some type of housing problem, 21% had a cost burden greater than 30% of
their gross income and 1% had a cost burden greater than 50% of their
gross income. The maximum income available to four person households
in the 51-80% income is $43,500 (1999 figure) per year. Of this amount
$13,050 can be spent for all housing costs annually or $1,088 per month.
Most of these households can afford a rental unit in the private market
without rental assistance.
Large Related Households (5 or more members)
Data from Table I1.1 show that there were 111 large related rental
households between 0-30 percent of median income. Of these, 69%
experienced some type of housing problem, 59% had a cost burden
greater than 30% of their gross income and 37% had a cost burden greater
than 50% of their gross income. Households in this income category have
a maximum income of between $17,650 - $21,550 (5-8 persons), with an
average of $19,600. This average serves as a useful proxy for all related
households in this size category. Such a household can spend $5,880 for
all housing costs or $490 per month. A three-bedroom apartment at fair
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market rent is $787 per month and a four-bedroom unit is $930 per month.
These households obviously cannot afford units at fair market rent without
substantial rental assistance.
Large Related Households (5 or more
persons): Affordability Index
$600 - '
$200
$0 .. ......... , ........... , ........ ,
30% Median: 5>0% Median: 80% Median:
Maximum Maximum Maximum
A~erage A~erage A~-rage
Income Income Income
($19,600) {$32,650) ($52,227)
E] Rent Household Can
Afford
E] Fair Market Rent-3
bdrm
· Fair Market Rent-4
bdrm
Cs
Figures also show that there were another 76 large related rental
households between 31-50 percent of median income. Of these, 79%
experienced some type of housing problem, 49% had a cost burden
greater than 30% of their gross income and 7% had a cost burden greater
than 50% of their gross income. The households in this income category
have a maximum average income of approximately $32,650. Thirty
percent of this figure ($9,795) can be spent on housing costs, which is
equal to $816 per month. Again, the ability to pay rent is lower than the cost
of a four-bedroom rental unit at fair market rent ($930). However, these
households should be able to just afford a three-bedroom unit at fair market
rent ($787) without rental assistance. Also, the gap between ability to pay
and the cost of a four-bedroom unit is not nearly as great as that for
households in the 0-30% income group. This is significant improvement
from 1994 when households in this income group could not afford a three-
bedroom unit at fair market rent.
Last, data show that there were only 17 large related rental households
between 51-80 percent of median income. Of these, 65% experienced
some type of housing problem, 59% had a cost burden greater than 30% of
their gross income and none had a cost burden greater than 50% of their
gross income. Households in the 51-80% income category have an
average income between $33,303 and $52,225 per year in 1999.
Households at 51% of median income can spend $9,990 on housing costs
annually or $833 per month. These households will incur a cost burden of
$97 per month over what they can afford for a four-bedroom apartment.
Averaging the income of large households at 80% of median income
$15,668 can be spent annually for housing costs (including utilities) or
$1,306 per month. Most of these households should be able to afford a
rental unit in the private market without rental assistance.
Elderly Households (1 and 2 members)
Data show that there were 238 elderly rental households between 0-30
percent of median income. Of these, 60% experienced some type of
housing problem, 56% had a cost burden greater than 30% of their gross
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income and 28% had a cost burden greater than 50% of their gross
income.
Households at the high end of the 0-30 % income category have an income
of $11,400 (1999 figure) per year, $3,420 of which can be spent for
housing costs annually or $285 per month. Fair market rent for a one-
bedroom unit is $441 (1999 figure). Comparing the figures, there is an
approximate $156 per month cost burden to even the highest income
households in this income category. This has increased from the $118 per
month of cost burden found for the 1995 publication of CITY STEPS, an
increase of approximately 32%.
Elderly Households (1 and 2 persons):
Affordability Index
$1,000
$800
$600
$400
$200
$0
30% Median 50% Median 80% Median i
Income Income Income
($11,400) ($21,7so) ($34,800)
[] Rent Household
Can Afford
E] Fair Market Rent-1
bdrrn
:1 Fair Market Rent-2
bdrm
Figures also show that there are another 195 elderly rental households
between 31-50 percent of median income. Of these, 52% experience some
type of housing problem, 52% have a cost burden greater than 30% of their
gross income and 25% have a cost burden greater than 50% of their gross
income. The households in this income category have a maximum income
of $21,750 (1999 figure) per year, $6,525 of which can be spent annually
for housing costs. This is equal to $544 per month. Again, fair market rent
for a one-bedroom unit with utilities is $441 (1999 figure). This shows that
the households near 50% median income can just afford a two-bedroom
apartment at fair market rent. However, due in part to the large student
population, apartments at fair market rent are difficult to obtain. Students
tend to be able to afford more because they may live with other students in
order to share housing costs. Families have the entire cost of housing upon
them unlike students who are splitting costs.
Last, data show that there are 163 elderly rental households between 51-
80 percent of median income. Of these, 43% experience some type of
housing problem, 43% have a cost burden greater than 30% of their gross
income and 3% have a cost burden greater than 50% of their gross
income. These households have a maximum income of $34,800 per year.
Thirty percent ($10,440) of which can be spent for housing costs annually
or $870 per month. The majority of these households should be able to
afford a rental unit in the private market without rental assistance.
Non-elderly Single Persons
According to Table I1.1 there were 9,078 low-income renter households
(out of 12,048 occupied rental units), of these, 2,995 are either elderly,
small related or large related. This leaves 6,123 rental households that are
either not related or consisting of single members. Determining the actual
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number of single households is not possible with the information available.
However, common experience suggests that a vast majority of these 6,123
households are made up of non-related college students and that a low
number of them are single-member households.
Estimates from the University of Iowa (1998) show that there are
approximately 21,529 students living in Iowa City (with approximately
15,000 living in non-university rental housing). The 1996 Census figures
show that there are 2.04 persons per occupied rental unit. By assuming the
same percentage of incidences of being low income applies to the students
(which is a very conservative estimate, since we believe that the vast
majority of students are low income) there would be approximately 10,500
low income students, and at 2.04 persons per unit there would be
approximately 5,000 low income student households.
If we use these rough estimates, there would be approximately 1,123 low
income single households in Iowa City that are not students. Since there
are no reliable figures on this group we cannot presume specific needs,
however, there are some general needs that are apparent. First, single
persons are not eligible for Housing Choice Voucher Program rent
assistance unless they are disabled or elderly. Second, the number of
single persons at the local emergency shelters is significant. Most of these
individuals are employed but cannot afford a rental unit (fair market rent for
an efficiency is $342 per month). It is apparent that very low-cost rental
housing is needed for these working singles and rental assistance for the
extremely low-income households under 30% median income. Third,
having funds for security deposits and locating units are also problems for
this group of renters.
e. Summary
The primary problem low-income rental households face is being cost
burdened (i.e., paying too much for housing expenses). This predicament
is due to the combination of low income and the relatively high cost of
rental housing. Households under 30% of median have the greatest need
for rental assistance. There are many households within the 31-50%
median income group with a cost burden greater than 30% who also are in
need of rental assistance. Additionally, there are several other problems
that have been identified for these lower-income rental households. First, is
the problem of coming up with the up-front cash necessary for a security
deposit, generally equal to one or two month's rent. Second, is the need for
assistance in locating rental housing. Just because a household can afford
a rental unit at fair market rent does not mean that they can find one due to
the very low vacancy rates in Iowa City or due to the household's own
inability to fully utilize the resources that are available to locate an
apartment. Third, there is a need for some type of living skills training.
Many lower-income households are evicted or in jeopardy of being evicted
because of some problem with their landlord (rent paid late, damage,
housekeeping). By providing some type of living skills training and/or
intervention, a number of households could be helped to remain in a rental
unit.
2. Owners
In 1996, owner-occupied units made up approximately 46% (10,802 units) of the
total housing stock in Iowa City compared to 72% for Iowa and 67% Nationally. In
1990 the Census showed that low-income households comprised 23.7 percent or
2,337 units of all owner-occupied units in Iowa City. Of the low-income owner-
occupied households (2,337), 1,480 or 63.3 percent are non-elderly. The HUD
data compiled does not separate the non-elderly households into small and large
related as it does with rental housing.
When homeownership opportunities arise for lower income groups, it is generally
for an older home that is likely to be in need of repair. The City's Housing Rehabil-
itation program assists first time and existing low-income homeowners. The City's
Combination Mortgage/Rehabilitation Program (COMBO) allows purchasers of
older homes to incorporate rehabilitation costs into their first mortgage. This allows
the homeowner to pay the costs of rehabilitation over the entire term of the
mortgage.
Accessibility is also an important need addressed by the City's rehabilitation
program. Many persons who are disabled cannot afford to make the necessary
modifications to their homes. As a result of the medical services and human
services available in Iowa City, there are a large number of households in need of
this type of assistance.
In order to assist potential homebuyers, several banks and real estate agencies
planned and conducted homebuyer's educational seminars. The seminars were
targeted to first time homebuyers and focused on issues such as budgeting, credit
and available assistance for lower income households.
In order to buy a home, many lower income households work with local lenders to
access the State's Individual Housing Assistance Program (IHAP). In FY98 IHAP
provided 54 grants to low income households at an average of $1,965 per grant.
Through the first quarter of 1999 IHAP has provided downpayment assistance in
excess of $200,000. The average per transaction is $2,031. Mercantile Bank
operates a grant downpayment assistance program for first-time homebuyers in
Iowa City. The City currently administers a loan program for downpayment
assistance. Unlike the Mercantile program, any homebuyer may utilize the City's
program. Both programs use HUD income guidelines to determine applicant
eligibility.
The need for emergency assistance for mortgage foreclosure prevention and utility
payments was mentioned several times at the public meetings. There are lower
income households that need assistance on an intermittent basis to pay
outstanding bills that may prevent them from losing their homes.
As a result of Iowa City's expensive housing market, households have turned to
other housing options. For instance, the number of manufactured homes being
located in Iowa City and Johnson County greatly increased from 1980 to 1990
(43% and 50% respectively). Since 1990, the number of mobile homes located in
Iowa City has remained fairly constant due to offsetting mobile home park closings
and openings. There are currently an estimated 1,300 manufactured housing units
in Iowa City or 5.8% of all housing units, compared to 6.0% statewide and 9.2%
nationally. Although manufactured housing parks in Johnson County are
expanding, the vacancy rate remains very low.
Due to the successful housing market in Iowa City, developers and contractors
have concentrated on building single-family homes in the $150,000 to $350,000
price range. According to 1998 building permit statistics 52.5 percent of new
homes fell in this category. This type of home helps to maximize the builder's
return on investment. During the last two years there have been 264 single-family
homes built in Iowa City alone. However, at an estimated average sales price of
over $150,000, very few of these homes are affordable to households with
incomes under 80 percent of median. There is a need to build homes in the
$70,000 - $100,000 range, or lower, that are affordable to households between
50% - 80% of median income. To accommodate this need, there have been
several higher density and condo developments undertaken.
According to the 1996 Special Census, Iowa City's owner-occupied housing stock
consists of 10,802 units. Of this number 54.5% or 5,882 units were constructed
prior to 1970. Housing that is about 25 years old begins to need some type of
rehabilitation. These units were built before many energy efficiency measures and
building codes went into effect. The needs of these homes may include insulation,
weather-stripping, furnaces, window replacement, and other energy efficient
measures.
Using 1990 Census data we estimated that approximately 2,337 units located
citywide are owned by low-income residents. These homeowners are eligible for
the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program (including accessibility). The Housing
Rehabilitation program assists between 30 and 40 households annually and
continues to have a waiting list for assistance. Johnson County has recently
completed a countywide housing need assessment that estimated that as many as
40% of homes in the county are in need of rehabilitation. The East Central Iowa
Council of Governments (ECICOG) applied for State housing funds to be used for
housing rehabilitation in Johnson County.
The Small Repair Program, operated by Elderly Services Agency (ESA), handles
approximately 65 inquiries annually. There is currently no waiting list for this
program. Accessibility improvements, including major renovations, are a very
important aspect of ESA's program. The program needs to be expanded to assist
elderly, and low-income residents throughout Johnson County.
These two rehabilitation programs are essential in order to assist low-income
households maintain a decent, safe living environment. Without the rehabilitation
programs the City could lose a significant number of housing units now occupied
by lower income households and many homeowners could lose their homes.
a. Elderly, Smafi and Large Related Households
Table I1.1 shows that there were 484 owner-occupied households between
0-30 percent of median income (234 elderly and 250 other). Of these, 68%
experienced some type of housing problem, 66% had a cost burden
greater than 30% of their gross income and 39% had a cost burden greater
than 50% of their gross income. Since the incomes of these households
are so low (under $19,000), it is not surprising that they experience a cost
burden or severe cost burden.
Figures also show that there were another 554 households between 31-50
percent of median income (280 elderly and 274 other). Of these, 36%
experienced some type of housing problem, 35% had a cost burden
greater than 30% of their gross income and 11% had a cost burden greater
than 50% of their gross income.
Last, Table I1.1 shows that there were 1,299 owner-occupied households
between 51-80 percent of median income. Of these, 36% experienced
some type of housing problem, 34% had a cost burden greater than 30% of
their gross income and 1% had a cost burden greater than 50% of their
gross income.
b. Non-elderly Single Persons
The number of single owners is not possible to determine by using the data
that is available. Given the high cost of housing, a single wage-earning
household would need to have a significant income to afford a home. If this
household could afford to purchase a home they would probably not qualify
for any housing assistance programs because their income would be too
high. Experience suggests that the number of low-income, non-elderly
single-member households is probably low in Iowa City.
c. Summary
As with the renter households, the foremost problem facing homeowners is
the cost of housing, although the problem is not as acute. Maintenance and
upkeep of homes may be another problem made particularly harsh for
homeowners with low income. These households may be elderly persons
on a fixed income that cannot afford maintenance and major repairs, or
they may be families that have been able to purchase an older home but
cannot bear the often times burdensome expense of maintenance. In either
instance, housing rehabilitation and accessibility are significant issues, both
in order to sustain the housing stock and to enable elderly persons to
remain in their homes safely.
Homeownership opportunities for low-income persons are not especially
prevalent in Iowa City due to cost and need for repair of older properties.
There is an interest in and need for programs designed to assist low-
income households. There are several affordable housing programs
offered by local financial institutions and they are being well used by a
number of lower income households. Similarly, the IHAP program is used
by residents in Iowa City and statewide. IHAP has been exhausting its
funds before the end of each year due to the increasing demand. In
addition, the number of persons attending Homebuyers Educational
Seminar shows that there is a strong interest in homeownership
opportunities. Finally, there were several comments received through the
CITY STEPS citizen participation process expressing the need for
affordable homeownership options.
One outcome of this public input has been the Combination
Mortgage/Rehab Loan Program for Homebuyers in Iowa City. The COMBO
program allows rehabilitation costs to be included in the mortgage on a
home at up to a 95% loan to value ratio. As of June 1999 five lenders were
participating in this program. Another outcome has been the City's and
Mercantile Bank's downpayment assistance programs. Both of these
programs assist low and moderate-income households make the
downpayment on the purchase of a house.
Elderly Persons
See renters and owners sections above (II.B.1 and II.B.2).
Persons with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
The Johnson County Department of Health stated that there were 86 AIDS cases
in the county as of June 1999. This is an increase of 37 cases since 1993. Iowa
City's medical facilities are among the best in the nation and therefore attract
persons with HIV/AIDS. According to the Johnson County Department of Health,
there is no form of housing assistance available to persons with HIV/AIDS beyond
that available for persons with low income.
As part of the City's CDBG program, the Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and
Education (ICARE) conducted a housing study and survey of persons with
HIV/AIDS, which was completed in March 1994. The study states that "in terms of
housing needs, housing assistance appears to be the most effective and
necessary kind of support needed by people living with HIV/AIDS". According to
the survey results, 91 households, out of 129 answering the question, had incomes
under $11,000 per year and of these, 44 had incomes under $6,000 per year. The
income level of this population is affected by their illness and inability to work. This
overall lack of income clearly shows the need for some form of housing assistance.
The study also indicates that the need for in-home services (e.g. cleaning,
shopping, etc) is as important as the need for housing or rent assistance. The
majority (70%) of the persons answering the survey lived with family members,
friends, or a spouse.
In FY99 the City provided ICARE with $120,000 in CDBG funds. ICARE used
these funds to buy a building and expand their services to better assist persons
with HIV/AIDS.
Persons with Disabilities
Iowa City's excellent services, medical facilities, and presence of The University of
Iowa results in persons with special needs relocating into the community. Because
of this, the need for housing and supportive services in this area is increasing.
Data collected for the 1994 CHAS is presented in Table 11.2. The majority of this
information was generated using national norms and statistics provided by HUD,
unless noted.
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To. b 1 e T T _ ,'-'> Office of Co.~muni{? Planning and Development
Non-Homeless Special Needs Popu|ations Comprehensive Housing Affordabi~ily Strategy ICHAS)
Irlslruct~ons for Local Jurisdictions
Name el Jurisdiction: I Data Source: (specify) I Five Year Period; Ienter fiscal
City el Iowa City. Iowa I Nation~ilLocal IFY: 1994 through FY: 1998
J Current Data as el: {date) 1
J July 1993 J J
1. Eldedy Households in Need of Supportive Housing
639 '
................................................................................................................. ~ ..............................................................................
2. Fra41 Elderly 110 *
3. Severe Mental II~ness 600"
4. Developf~entatSy Disabled 1,800 '
................................................................................................................. I ............................................ . .................................
5. Physically D~sabled 1.500 '
6. Persons with A1coholtOtl~er Drug Addiction 492 * *
7. Pe~sens with AID5 and Related Diseases 41 **
8. Other (Specifyl: NA
................................ ; ...............................................................................................................................................................
· Data calculated using national norms and statistics.
· · Data generated locally.
An inventory of accessible and adaptable rental units is compiled and available
from the Iowa City Housing Authority. As of July 1999 there are 860 units
available citywide. This number does not include the number ICHA units or
owner-occupied or rental units that are accessible or adaptable, group homes or
human service agency facilities, or new units that may have been completed.
Additional information on housing for persons with special needs is provided in
section II.D. Some special needs groups do not require housing that is uniquely
modified, and are able to utilize unaltered housing stock.
Each year the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program and ESA both receive
requests and complete projects for accessibility modifications or repairs enabling
lower-income persons to remain in their housing unit. Approximately 100 calls are
received annually from lower income persons needing accessibility modifications or
improvements. These programs provide a low cost, effective method of meeting
the needs of some special needs households.
6. Discussion of Cost Burden and Severe Cost Burden
HUD defines cost burden as a household paying more than 30% of its gross
income for housing costs including utilities, and a severe cost burden as a
household paying more than 50% of its gross income for housing expenses
including utilities. On page 9, HUD Table I1.1 shows that were 2,955 low-income
rental households and 2,337 low-income owner-occupied households in Iowa City.
Table 11.3 shows that the number of low-income renter households with a cost
burden or severe cost burden was 1,504 or 51 percent. This compares to 955, or
41 percent low-income homeowners who had a cost burden or severe cost burden.
The following table is a brief breakdown of households by tenure and income level,
who have a cost burden or severe cost burden.
INCOME LEVEL
TABLE 11.3
RENTER HOUSEHOLDS
COST BURDEN
SEVERE COST BURDEN
0-30% Median Income 779 531
31-50% Median Income 463 129
51-80% Median Income 262 14
TOTAL 1504 674
Source: HUD Office of Community Planning and Development, 1990 Census
INCOME LEVEL
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS
COST BURDEN SEVERE COST BURDEN
0-30% Median Income 319 189
31-50% Median Income 194 61
51-80% Median Income 442 13
TOTAL 955 263
Source: HUD Office of Community Planning and Development, 1990 Census
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Small, related rental households and non-elderly homeowners are the two groups
with the highest incidences of cost burden and severe cost burden, especially
within the 0-30% median income categories. This is supported by the fact that 74%
of households already receiving Section 8 assistance, reside in units that are two
bedrooms or smaller. No data for homeowners, other than that presented in HUD
Table I1.1, is available to further support this statement as it relates to home-
owners.
Since 1990 Fair Market Rent has decreased on efficiencies by 2.6%. One-
bedroom units have increased by 3%. Fair Market Rents on two-bedroom, three-
bedroom, and four-bedroom units have increased by 12.7%, 25%, and 32%
respectively. During that same time period, median income for a family of four has
increased by 41%. Presumably, there are fewer cost burdened households than in
1990 since median income rose by greater percentage than fair market rent. When
the 2000 Census is completed we will be able to apply hard numbers to the above
household and income categories.
Overcrowding
Based on the 1996 Special Census, overcrowding is slightly less of a problem than
it was in 1990. The number of persons per unit has decreased in rental units from
an overall figure of 2.1 persons per unit in 1990 to 2.04 persons per unit in 1996.
Some of the overcrowded units are presumably inhabited by some large families
and by students who are doubling up to cut the cost of housing. Other
overcrowded units may house very low income persons. Based on 1990 Census
data, overcrowding is not significantly worse in minority households than for the
general population.
Substandard Housing
Iowa City is fortunate to have an active code enforcement policy, especially for
rental units. Housing and Inspection Services (HIS), a City department, makes
approximately 4,000 inspections and re-inspections annually, the vast majority
being on rental property. HIS traditionally has not been involved with inspecting
owner-occupied units except on a complaint basis.
For the purposes of this document, Iowa City defines substandard housing as "a
unit of real property which has one or more major code violations, and/or threatens
a household's safety and welfare". The majority of units that would be considered
substandard are owner-occupied units, because they tend to be older and not kept
up as well as rental properties which are inspected at least once every other year.
However, due to the high cost and scarcity of housing the City has a very low
percentage of housing units not suitable for rehabilitation (<1%).
According to the 1996 Special Census, there are 10,802 owner-occupied housing
units with 54.5% of them constructed before 1970. Experience with our Housing
Rehabilitation Program indicates that at approximately 25 years of age housing
begins to deteriorate especially the major systems (i.e. furnace, roof, etc). A
number of current applications for rehabilitation assistance have come from
homeowners whose homes were built in the mid-1970s. Approximately 15,500
housing units (rental and owner-occupied) were built before many energy
efficiency measures and codes went into effect around 1976. In order to save
energy and therefore reduce costs for low- income homeowners, there are several
organizations and a utility company that provide energy efficiency modification
assistance. Energy conserving modifications include insulation, weather-stripping,
energy efficient furnaces, window replacement, and other energy efficient
measures and equipment.
The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program has been active since the 1970s. The
rehabilitation program has helped to maintain the affordable housing stock and
prevent homes in need of repair from being lost. In addition, Elderly Services
Agency (ESA) provides a small repair program for persons over age 62. This
program has been performing approximately 65 repairs and modifications to units
annually so that the homeowner can safely stay in their home. With the completion
of its housing need assessment, Johnson County has recently completed the first
stage towards the establishment of a countywide rehabilitation program.
Comparison to Housing Conditions for Iowa City as a Whole
Housing conditions throughout the community are generally good to excellent.
There are very few structures where the housing is in extreme disrepair. The City
has designated five neighborhood improvement areas, which are scattered
throughout the older portion of the city.
Iowa City continues to steadily grow, although growth has tapered off somewhat
from that experienced during the early to mid 1990s. There are several areas of
new housing construction (west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 6
east of the Iowa River, and on the east side of town in the Scott Boulevard area).
Housing conditions in these sections of town are excellent and are integrated well
into the existing neighborhoods. Approximately 150 new single-family and 110
rental units received permits for construction in 1998.
Overall, the housing conditions of both rental units and owner-occupied units are
very good. There are a few sites scattered throughout the community that need
attention, most being fairly isolated. As stated above, the City has an active
housing rehabilitation program that helps maintain the existing housing stock and
prevent areas from becoming blighted.
Discussion of Disproportionately Greater Need Based on Race or Ethnicity
The demographics of Iowa City show that there are small populations of racial or
ethnic groupg repregented in Iowa City. In fact, minoritieg comprige glightly legg
than 13% of the local population.
a. Definition of Disproportionately Greater Need
"Disproportionately greater need" is a statistical measurement of lower in-
come concentrations combined with concentrations of racial or ethnic
groups. For the purposes of this document, an area of disproportionately
greater need will be defined as having a concentration of lower income
households (where at least 60% of a census tract is low or moderate
income) along with a concentration of minority households (where the
census tract has a population of minorities exceeding the general
population total by 10% or more).
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b. Disproportionately Greater Need in Iowa City
Map I1.1 shows only one area that meets the definition of disproportionately
greater need. It is located within census tract 4 on the west side of town,
which is immediately west of Mormon Trek Boulevard. Student housing is
the main reason the area shows up as having a disproportionately greater
need. The areas shown on the map contain students who are temporarily
low income. Although these areas contain low income and minority
households they are not really in an area of disproportionate need. Census
tract 4, in 1989 and 1990 when the census information was collected, was
not very heavily developed. Two housing projects comprised the majority of
housing units in this census tract in 1990; they were University of Iowa
married student housing and the Pheasant Ridge Apartment Complex
(privately owned HUD-financed subsidized housing). In addition there are a
large number of condominiums and rental units, which, because of their
proximity to the University and hospitals are largely student occupied.
Since 1990 there has been a great deal of development in this census
tract, mostly with upper level housing developments. This census tract may
not show up as low-income or having a minority concentration in the next
Census. Given the current situations with both areas, the City does not
believe that these are areas where the citizens have a greater need than
the community as a whole or that the needs that exist are not being
addressed.
Maxfield Computer Model Analysis
As part of Iowa City's 1998 housing market analysis Maxfield Research, Inc.
created a computer model that will help track housing development and forecast
future housing needs. The computer model analyzes housing of all types in both
Iowa City and the surrounding urban area (University Heights, Coralville, and North
Liberty). This housing model includes senior independent and assisted living, home
ownership and rental housing. These categories are also broken down into sub-
groups. In the independent senior and rental-housing category the sub-groups are
subsidized units, affordable units, and market rate units. The home ownership
category is divided into single family and multi-family sub-groups. The number of
housing units needed in each of these sub-groups is then projected forward based
MAP II. 1
City of Iowa City
Area of Disproportionately Greater Need
Slashes [ndicate:
Concentration of Minorities
Shading Indicates:
Concentration of Low Income Households
Slashes and Shading Zndicates:
Area of Disproportionately Greater Need
on population changes for the urban area. In this model the forecasting was done
for Iowa City through the year 2010. The Maxfield study estimates that Iowa City
should capture roughly seventy percent of the urban area's housing demand.
To track changes in the housing stock the City will enter the data into the model,
as building permits are issued, to see how many units are still needed to meet
the demand anticipated by the Maxfield study. This model will help the City
identify where housing needs are unmet and enable the City to target resources
or modify policies to meet the projected needs.
Tables 11.4 and 11.5 show the number and types of housing units it is estimated
Iowa City should capture and the current surplus or shortage of housing by
income group.
TABLE 11.4
Recommended Iowa City Housing Development 1998-2010
Senior-Specific Housing
Independent
Subsidized
Affordable
Market Rate
Sub-total Independent
1998-2000 2000-2005 2005-2010
25 0 35
100 40 40
120 4_.Q0 80
245 80 155
Assisted Living
Total Senior
100 60 70
345 140 225
Ownership Housing
Single Family 200 400 425
Multifamily 100 450 400
Total Ownership 300 850 825
Rental Housing
Subsidized
Affordable
Market Rate
Total Rental
300 200 230
145 435 350
7_0.0 215 125
515 850 705
Grand Total
Source: Maxfield Research, Inc.
1,160 1,840 1,755
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TABLE 11.5
Estimated Number of Existing Affordable Units
Very Low Income Households 1,351 0
(0-30% of Median) 1,185 2 0
Max. Affordable Rent = $300/mo.
Max. Purchase Price = $30,100
Low Income Households 4,166 3,750 400 4,150
(:31-50% of Median) 2,9164 2,500 400 2,900
Affordable Rents $300 to $500
Affordable Purchase Price = $50,165
Moderate Income Households 5,494 7,575 1,600 9,175
(51-80% of Median) 5,219 ~ 4,075 3 1,600 5,675
Affordable Rents $500 to $800
Affordable Purchase Price = $80,265
Modest Income Households 3,050 773 2,450 3,233
(81-100% of Median) 3,050 650 3 2,450 3, 100
Affordable Rents $800 to $1,000
Affordable Purchase Price =
$100,330
No. of Rental For Sale Total
Households
4,789 1,351
1,580 ~ 1,185
Surplus/Shortfall
-3,438
-395
-16
-16
3,681
456
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~ Excludes the estimated number of student households (65% of all very low-income
households, and 25% of all low-income households and 5% of all moderate-income
households).
2 Excludes the 17 certificate/vouchers currently issued to students with families at the University
of Iowa and takes into account the number of subsidized units occupied by students.
3Takes into account the number of rental units in this price range occupied by students.
Source: Maxfield Research, Inc.
As demonstrated by Table 11.5, the Maxfield study anticipates that the private
market will address the housing demands for households who earn in excess of
51% median income. As such, this finding indicates that the City should focus
the majority of its efforts towards providing housing to households earning below
51% of median income. The Maxfield study shows a significant shortfall of units
affordable to households earning under 30% of median income. This is shortfall
is apparent even if the student population is factored out.
a. Senior Housing
According to Table 11.4, there will be a need for 475 senior housing units by the
year 2005. Since the Maxfield study was completed in 1998 plans have been
approved for 423 senior-specific units that will be added to the City's housing
stock. All of these projects are under construction and will be renting in 2001-
2002.
This analysis of the data shows that the projected need for Senior housing
estimated for the year 2005 is already 89% completed. The majority of senior
housing being constructed has been slated as independent living. Due to some
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of the anticipated demands the City may encourage the senior housing sector to
provide more assisted living and some additional subsidized housing for seniors.
b. Home Ownership
Since the 1998 Maxfield study there have been 117 multi-family owner occupied
units and 395 single-family units added, for a total of 512 units. This production
places the market at 60.2% of completion for the year 2005 goal of 850 units.
The single-family units shown in the table only include those units classified as
starter or move-up. Maxfield defined a starter unit as any unit selling for less than
$100,000 and any unit between $100,000 and $205,000 as a move up unit in
1997 dollars (adjusted 3% annually). For the purposes of this document, those
homes over $205,000 are categorized as executive and are excluded. According
to the Maxfield model (as of November 1999), the remaining demand for move
up homes is between 0-98 units and the remaining demand for starter homes is
between 98-233 units. By analyzing the housing permit data the emphasis for the
City is to encourage development of starter homes.
c. Rental Market
According to Maxfield, by the year 2000 there should be 300 subsidized, 145
affordable and 70 market rate units added to the City's housing stock. Since
1998 there have been 222 new general occupancy rental units constructed. This
production places the market at 26.1% of completion for the year 2005 goal of
850 units.
In addition, the Iowa City Housing Authority has received 200 new Housing
Choice Vouchers, which means there are 200 additional households able to
afford an apartment. However, none of the 222 new rental units have been
subsidized or termed affordable.
d. Overview
Based on this update to the Maxfield study it would appear the housing market
and the City has an indication of where production is lagging behind projected
housing demands. A brief list of these housing issues is shown below.
· The private market is taking care of senior-specific housing needs
· More focus on assisted living units for seniors rather than independent living
· Increasing the number of starter homes being produced
· The "move-up" market is currently being addressed
· Encourage the new construction of general occupancy rental housing units
that are affordable and target resources to subsidize development of this
housing
The Maxfield computer model allows the City of Iowa City to assess the present
situation, track housing developments, project changes in housing demand and
identify where housing demands may be unmet. Through use of this model it will
enable housing developers and the City to better serve its citizens in need of
housing.
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II C. HOMELESS NEEDS
Nature and Extent of Homelessness.
There are many reasons that persons who am homeless or near homeless come
to Iowa City. Expectation of higher wages, need for medical attention from one of
Iowa City's three hospitals, the community's reputation for excellent social
services, an attractive community with good parks and recreational opportunities
and the University of Iowa are some of the draws that attract people to the
community.
Upon arrival, however, many persons encounter the realities of life in a university
town. Iowa City has the highest housing costs as a percentage of income of any
community in the state; homeless persons have to compete with students for the
limited amount of housing that is relatively affordable. Many of the available jobs
are in services that offer largely low-paying, no-benefit, or temporary jobs. Persons
who hold these low-paying jobs, especially if they are heads of households, cannot
reasonably afford housing costs. In addition, waiting lists for many of the
community's services can mean weeks of waiting for housing or medical
assistance. The result is that many individuals and families in this group often
arrive in Iowa City jobless, homeless, and often needing medical care.
According to data collected by the Emergency Housing Project's (EHP) emergency
shelter during FY98, 69% of the 835 shelter guests served in FY98 were from
locations other than Iowa City. Only 17% of those served were considered
transient, not intending to remain in Iowa City.
Persons who are homeless and are from Johnson County/Iowa City find
themselves in crisis for a variety of reasons. These factors are typical of the
national homeless population and include job loss, mental disability, substance
abuse, domestic disputes and violence, and financial, medical and social crisis
from which they cannot recover.
During FY98 Iowa City's two emergency shelters for homeless adults,
accompanied minors and victims of domestic abuse reported serving
approximately 1,200 people. These numbers are approximately 9.1% higher than
the 1,100 people served in FY94. The shelters for unaccompanied youth served an
additional 526 youth during FY98.
On Tuesday October 5, 1999, City of Iowa City conducted an official point-in-time
count of all sheltered homeless persons and persons living in transitional housing.
On this same day, at 3 a.m. the City of Iowa City Police department conducted a
count of visibly unsheltered homeless people. Shelter guests were surveyed and
counted during the evening intake process and to avoid duplication with the police
count people were asked where they were at 3 a.m. that morning. No one
responded that they were on the streets. Residents of all three emergency shelters
were surveyed 1 ) the Emergency Housing Project's emergency shelter for adults
and accompanied minors; 2) the Domestic Violence Program's emergency shelter
for women and children, and 3) Youth Home's Emergency Shelter for
unaccompanied minors. There were 71 families, individuals, and unaccompanied
minors surveyed. The Emergency Housing Program sheltered 29 individuals within
its structure, but had to provide hotel vouchers to 6 individuals because of capacity
constraints.
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In addition, there were 36 families in HACAP's transitional housing units. D&K
Propedies provided shelter to 33 people, two of which were children in its
transitional housing units. Support services are offered by both HACAP and
Successful Living. The high percentage of duplication between emergency shelter
users and users of the Salvation Army's day center deterred us from including this
center.
The October 5 count also recorded 18 unsheltered homeless individuals on the
streets and under the bridges of Iowa City including one individual living in a van.
Since the count of unsheltered individuals was only conducted in Iowa City, and a
count of the larger county area is beyond current resources, it is assumed that this
population has been undercounted. Anecdotal evidence from within the homeless
community suggests that during warmer months as many as 30 individuals seek
shelter under bridges and at campgrounds outside of Iowa City but within Johnson
County.
a. Individuals
Persons who are homeless and living alone represent the largest
percentage of those served at Iowa City's emergency shelters. As indicated
in Table 11.6, 42.2% of the sheltered, homeless adults counted on October
5, 1999 were single. Annualized data from the Emergency Housing Project
(EHP) reported that 668 of the 835 (80%) persons sheltered there in FY98
were living alone. The majority of persons who are homeless and living
alone are served by EHP.
Data collected during the October 20, 1994 survey suggested that 93% of
the adult respondents hoped to remain in Iowa City. If this statistic is
applied to the annualized data (using 1998 numbers), then as many as 777
individuals could be seeking permanent housing in our community. Shelter
records show that many of these individuals do succeed in finding some
type of housing, but many return to the shelter after eviction, domestic
dispute, or personal crisis. Often, better developed support systems could
have prevented their return.
Youth Homes, Inc. currently operates two transitional group-housing
programs for unaccompanied youth. These facilities provide a stable and
supportive environment to assist youth in crisis in remaining in school and
managing the difficulties in their lives. In FY99 the transitional program
served an estimated 20 youth. Youth Homes, Inc also operates a long-term
housing for youth that houses an average of 10 youth for periods over 1
year.
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship operates a program through a local
bank, which provides homeless people money needed for a security
deposit. The deposit money comes in the form of a one-year no interest
loan. There is also up to $80 available for utility deposits.
b. Families with Children
During FY98, an estimated 1,200 individuals were served by Iowa City's
adult shelters; nearly 200 of these individuals were children accompanied
by at least one parent. The Emergency Housing Project served 74 children
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U.S. Department of Housing end Udamn Development
Clad Consolidated Plan System
Homeless Populltlolla end 8ub!N)pulatioes
5. AiDS/Relied Diseases
Pad 1: Homeless Is~pulation
FanHie, with Children
1. Number of Homeless Families 15
2, Number of PeP~A~ls i~ Homeless Families 54
Individuals not in Families
3. Youth ($7 years of age o~younger) 14
4, A~lults (18+ yeas of age) 46
TOTAL (lima f 4. 3 + 4) 114
Part Z; Subpopulations
~ Persons with Service Needs Related to: Total
1. Severn Mental Illness (SMI) Only
2. Ak;ohol/Other Drug Abuse Only 8.8
3, SMI and Ak~ho¥Other Dnq; Abuse 3,5
4, Domestic Violence 13,2
0.9
Tetal l
Telal · Homeless
Honebarn unsheltemd
(. + c + d)
- -- TOTAL NUMBER SEWED BY'-
Reception/Day Emefllency Transitkeel
Canters SheItem Hou~i~il
(b) (c) (d)
0 0 6 9
0 0 25 28
Number.
10
10
4
15
1
0 0
7 O
7 0
Part 2: Coetineed
6. Other (Spedf,/)
Medical Disability
Less than Severe Mental Illness
Learning Disability
8 6
39 0
73 34
Total
2.6
2,6
with their parents in an environment unequipped to deal with the needs of
children in crisis. While historical data are not available to support a trend in
families who are homeless, the data collected for this Consolidated Plan
affirm the claims of providers that there are a large number of families and
children arriving at the emergency shelters each year. Records kept by
EHP indicate that as many as three families are turned away from its
shelter each week due to lack of space.
The one-night count conducted on October 5, 1999 indicates that about
44% of all persons who are homeless were in families with minor children.
Iowa City's Local Homeless Coordinating Board reported that during FY94,
143 families were served by local emergency shelters, while another 20
found shelter in cars, tents, abandoned buildings, and the streets.
Women and children fleeing domestic violence are the largest segment of
sheltered homeless families. In FY98 the Domestic Violence Intervention
Program (DVIP) sheltered 245 women with a total of 237 children. Staff
limitations at DVIP restrict the capacity to 30 (women and children) at any
time although the facility capacity is 60. The DVIP shelter staff states that
the actual number of women needing assistance may be higher.
The Iowa City Housing Authority is in the process of implementing a Family
Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. Participants create a 5-year goal plan for
themselves with the final goal being self sufficiency. A baseline rent is set
of 30% of monthly income. As income increases rent increases to remain
at 30% of monthly income. This extra rent money is placed in an escrow
account which belongs to the participant after 5 years provided the
participant is self sufficient, that is not on any form of public assistance. The
escrow account will continue to grow up to the point when the participant
earns 80% of median income. The ICHA has the discretion to extend the
goal plan by two years if necessary.
The Emergency Housing Program (EHP) is the lead agency for a program
that is anticipated to begin in October. The Successful Training with
Appropriate Resources (STAR) program is designed for homeless persons
who are not eligible for other assistance programs. The funding for this
comes from HUD in the form of a three-year, $400,000 per year,
employment and training grant. EHP anticipates helping 110 individuals
over the next three years with a goal of placing 85% of participants in
permanent employment and stable housing. As part of this goal EHP plans
to place participants in three-month subsidized internships with businesses
or non-profit organizations. The goal of the internship period is to provide
job skills and hopefully job references. Additionally, EHP anticipates
providing funds for transportation to work, funds for daycare, substance
abuse treatment and counseling through the STAR program.
c. Rural Homelessness
The City of Iowa City and the surrounding communities have never studied
the causes and conditions of rural homelessness in Johnson County.
Anecdotal evidence from service providers suggests a significant problem
with "doubling-up" of several families in inadequate housing. Another
suspected problem is the condition of the most-affordable rural housing
stock. Dilapidated, poorly maintained homes may be affordable in the
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summer, but left unmaintained, the expense of heating such a home in the
winter drives the cost beyond affordable levels. Accessing services and
support is also more difficult for those living in rural areas as public
transportation is not available and travel time can be significant, especially
when repeat visits to providers are needed.
Persons with Special Needs (Subpopulations)
Data collected from the 1994 point-in-time count of persons who are
homeless found 29% of those surveyed had special needs including mental
illness (13.2%), substance abuse (8.8%), substance abuse with mental
illness (3.5%) or medical disability/HIV/AIDS (3.5%). These figures include
responses from unaccompanied youth in the Youth Homes emergency
facility. If the adult shelters are studied alone, 57.5% of the 45 respondents
had service needs: mental illness (19.9%); substance abuse (22.2%);
substance abuse and mental illness (8.8%); and medical disabili-
ty/HIV/AIDS (6.6%).
Anecdotal evidence from EHP and DVIP suggests that on average 40% of
persons using their facilities have some special needs related to mental
illness, substance abuse, or medical disability. These special needs
populations demand a disproportionate amount of staff time and effort to
assist them in managing their needs.
Persons Threatened with Homelessness
While the point-in-time count did not request information on those in danger
of becoming homeless, this is an important group to understand as Iong-
range plans for homeless prevention and services are made. The annual
study Homelessness In Iowa provides a glimpse into the vulnerability of
persons in Johnson County becoming homeless.
Iowa State University identified eight variables associated with
homelessness and ranked all 99 Iowa counties on those variables to
determine vulnerability to homelessness for its 1997 Homelessness In Iowa
report. The variables were: (1) unemployment rate, (2) poverty rate, (3)
child abuse rate, (4) per capita income, (5) food stamp rate, (6) Title XIX
enrollment rate, (7) monthly number of Family Investment Program (FIP)
cases, and (8) monthly number of FIP cases where parent(s) is/are
unemployed. Johnson County had a ranking of 99, meaning it is the least
vulnerable county in Iowa. This is due to the many services available in
Iowa City for homeless persons.
Iowa City's Crisis Center defines the imminently homeless as those who
are, "one situation away from homelessness"; this definition is based on the
realization that 94% of the clients to whom they supply economic
assistance report incomes at or below the poverty level making it highly
unlikely that those clients could survive a negative economic situation. In
FY98 the Crisis Center served 2, 150 households in Johnson County who fit
its definition of imminently homeless.
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Anecdotal evidence from both EHP and DVIP suggests that as many as
40% of the clients they serve have some form of diminished mental
capacity, or substance abuse or other health concerns that contribute to
their homelessness. According to EHP and DVIP, the number of clients
facing compounded problems may actually be increasing. Improved access
to physical and mental health care could mitigate the difficulties faced by
these individuals in maintaining and retaining housing.
Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group
During FY98 there were 1,173 adults sheltered in Iowa City's emergency
shelters. The racial and ethnic background of those guests is as follows:
1996 Census % Total
Race/Ethnicity FY99 % of Shelter Guests Iowa City Population
Caucasian 57.4 87.2
Black 15.8 3.2
Hispanic 3.4 1.4
Native American 0.3 0.4
Asian 0.5 5.8
Unknown or Other Race 22.6 2.0
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Overall, minorities represent 42.6% of all shelter guests but only 12.8% of
the population of the entire community. While this may indicate a greater
incidence of homelessness within minority groups in the community, it is
important to realize that 65% or more of all shelter guests are from places
other than Johnson County. Therefore, no significant conclusion can be
drawn.
Facility Needs for Homeless Populations
CITY STEPS community meetings, discussions with shelter residents and service
providers, and facility assessments highlighted several facility needs for Iowa City's
homeless populations.
The Emergency Housing Project's facility is showing the strains of years of double-
capacity use. Converted for shelter use in 1984, the early-twentieth-century home
has had essential renovations since then, including tire-code compliance repairs,
kitchen facility upgrades, and office space improvements. In the Spring of 1999
central air-conditioning was installed throughout the facility and new flooring was
placed in the basement and kitchen areas. The continued renovation of facilities is
a major concern for ensuring on-going functioning of this shelter. On average, this
29-bed facility serves 29 individuals per night. Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and
10:00 p.m. EHP serves an average of 40 individuals who use the facility for
laundry, showering, and picking up mail and phone messages. There is a need to
consider expansion or addition of facilities to meet this increased demand.
Additionally, there is a need to expand to meet the needs of families.
Building and renovation projects have greatly improved conditions and capacity at
two of Iowa City's emergency shelters. DVIP and Youth Homes are providing
services and shelter in relatively new facilities. Private and modern rooms house
clients, bathroom facilities adequately meet demand, and modern kitchens, laundry
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rooms, and common space with new or lightly used furniture provide clean and
decent environments for padicipants. Office space for staff is an ongoing concern
at both shelters; at Youth Homes this need is further compounded by limited
storage space for both clients and staff.
a. Individuals
As detailed in the previous section, persons who are homeless and living
alone represent the largest percentage of those served in Iowa City's
emergency shelters; an estimated 800 adults were sheltered in FY97. An
estimated 75 unaccompanied minors were also served. Facility needs for
this population is found at all points along the continuum of care.
As described above, consideration must be given to the overcrowding
conditions at EHP. Overcrowding becomes even more of a concern
because an estimated 40% of shelter guests have special needs relating to
mental illness, substance abuse, or medical disability. These special needs
populations demand a disproportionate amount of staff time, and can
become more difficult to manage as overcrowding conditions intensify.
Additionally, there has been an ongoing debate revolving around the day
shelter needs of the homeless community. The Salvation Army currently
operates a facility that provides an evening meal and day shelter. While the
meal attracts many to the Salvation Army, the day shelter is significantly
below capacity use. However, a recent study indicates a consumer interest
in the day shelter concept. Questions have been raised as to whether
location and limited services are the primary deterrents to daytime use of
the Salvation Army facility.
Statistics suggest that as many as 777 homeless individuals living alone
could be seeking permanent housing in our community each year.
Currently there are two facilities owned by D&K Properties that provide for
transitional or permanent housing opportunities for this specific population.
Supportive services are provided by Successful Living.
b. Families with Children
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is the only emergency
shelter specifically equipped to deal with the needs of families in crisis.
Limited staff capacity and the primary mission of serving women and
children affected by domestic violence do not currently allow DVIP to
provide shelter and services to all of Iowa City's homeless families with
children.
At the same time, the Emergency Housing Project shelter is operating
beyond capacity to such an extent that it can no longer accommodate all of
the families who seek shelter there. The result, as described earlier, is that
as many as three families a week are unable to find shelter within Iowa
City's existing system. Emergency shelter facilities need to be expanded or
adapted to meet the increased demand from homeless families.
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Transitional housing serves as a bridge between emergency shelter and
permanent housing by providing housing with supportive services to assist
households towards self-sufficiency. Iowa City has very limited transitional
housing opportunities for families. HACAP provides 28 units of supported
rental housing; waiting lists for this housing can be very long, with a wait of
more than two years. More transitional housing opportunities need to be
developed.
c. Persons with Special Needs (Subpopulations)
The general trend in providing care and services to persons with special
needs is toward non-facility-based, outpatient, independent living services.
Housing for persons with mental illness who are leaving the hospital or
extensive care settings is an important part of the continuum of care that
leads to successful independent living programs. This particularly
vulnerable population does not manage well independently or in shelters,
where failure and repeat hospitalization can become cyclical. Hillcrest
Residence currently provides a 5-unit transitional group home that
accommodates adults with serious mental illness. Emphasis is placed on
skill building and future reentry into the community. The University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics estimate that as many as 30 additional individuals
could receive housing and support in a transitional setting in Johnson
County at any given time.
The need for special needs transitional housing is also shared by persons
struggling with substance abuse. However, it is unrealistic to expect that
every consumer with special needs will be best served in an independent
living environment. There are some consumers who will continue to need
24-hour supervision and support. While what is considered to be the
optimal size of group living facilities is shrinking, housing fewer individuals
per facility increases the total number of facilities needed. Permanent
supportive housing needs for special needs populations are discussed in
detail in Section II.D., Supportive Housing Needs of Non-Homeless Special
Needs Populations.
3. Service Needs for Homeless Populations
The public service needs of persons who are homeless are not significantly
different from the needs of others in the community who are trying to provide
themselves and their families with food, shelter, clothing and opportunity. These
needs include, but are not limited to child care, medical services, psychological
treatment, substance abuse counseling, living skills, job training, education,
transportation, rent assistance, and financial resources.
The network of social service agencies developed to assist homeless and other
low-income families in meeting these needs is extensive and extremely well
developed in Iowa City. Lack of financial resources and in sufficient capacity often
limits the numbers of persons these programs can serve.
As in many smaller communities across the nation, referrals to shelters and other
services come from many different sources. The Crisis Center (an emergency
services agency), the emergency shelters, the Salvation Army, local churches, and
the State's Department of Human Services all serve as referral resources for those
II D.
seeking assistance. Once initial contact is made at any of these and other
agencies, consumers are directed to appropriate service providers throughout the
community. The transportation expense and inconvenience of piecing together
needed services, the difficulties in securing child care in order to meet with different
providers at different times and locations, and the repetitive paperwork
requirements for receiving service can be frustrating, chaotic, and overwhelming
for individuals whose lives are already in crisis. Easily accessible referral centers,
and a shared computer database among service providers are solutions to this
problem.
Fortunately, there has been some centralization of services in the Eastdale Plaza
on the east side of Iowa City. This has helped some clients, but those in need of
the Iowa City Housing Authority or the Johnson County Department of Health still
need to access the downtown area. One solution to this problem has been the
advent of the free shuttle bus, which makes two routes around the downtown area.
The Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) currently funds a Human
Services Coordinator position whose responsibilities include assisting in the
development and organization of a cohesive and efficient service system. This
position is an important aspect of Iowa City's reputation for excellent social
services.
Service needs for homeless persons with special needs are often more extensive
and require more coordination of shelter staff and community resources. The basic
service needs of these individuals are not significantly different from others but
may include mental health services, medical attention, and accessibility
considerations as well as other concerns specific to each client. A more extensive
discussion of public service needs can be found in Section IV. E. Non-Housing
Community Development Needs Assessment.
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING NEEDS OF NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL
POPULATIONS
1. Population Demographics and Supportive Housing Needs
a. Elderly and Frail Elderly
Table 11.7: Age Distribution of Elderly in Johnson County
Age Number Percentage of elderly population
55-59 1,506 22%
60-64 1,202 17
65-69 1,158 17
70-74 1,106 16
75-79 807 12
80-84 574 8
85+ 566 8
TOTAL 6,919 100%
NEEDS
(Source: 1996 Census)
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The data compiled above show that more than 28% of the elderly
population is over age 75. People 75 years of age and over are considered
to be "frail elderly." As technology and lifestyle improvements extend the
life expectancy and quality of life for persons in their senior years, the
community needs to plan for housing that assists them. Already, the
percentage of the elderly population represented by the "frail elderly" has
risen by more than 3% since the 1990 Census. This trend is likely to
continue, and Iowa City has responded with several new elderly housing
developments being planned and constructed in 1999-2000.
According to a 1994 study conducted by the Ecumenical Housing
Corporation and the Elderly Services Agency (ESA); there is a substantial
interest in congregate housing within the elderly community. The median
income of those who responded positively to congregate housing was
$18,300 (1994 dollars). This indicates a likely need for rent subsidies of
some type for those low-income residents. The most preferred types of
congregate housing were mini-complexes and retirement residences. Both
of these arrangements could provide graduated levels of independent living
and supportive care environments. The study estimates that 1,176
individuals age 60 and over would be interested in congregate housing.
Additional supportive housing needs for the elderly are related to
maintaining individuals in their homes including maintenance, housing
rehabilitation, in-home suppod services, at-home nursing care. For
additional information on elderly demographics and needs see sections
II.B.1 .c. and II.B.2.
b. Persons with Disabilities
As providers of services to this population prepare for the eventuality of
managed health care, the need to provide services in independent,
supported-living environments will continue to increase. Therefore, the
availability of affordable, accessible, and adaptable housing becomes a
primary housing need for these individuals. Supplying affordable housing is
not enough. Support services must be available when they are needed to
serve these populations effectively.
It is unrealistic to expect that every consumer with special needs will be
best served in an independent living environment. Them are some
consumers who will continue to need higher levels of support and
supervision. The trend in the size of group living facilities to serve this
population segment is toward smaller facilities. While this may be an ideal,
it is also considerably more expensive.
The perceived stigma that attaches to individuals labeled as having mental
illness or disabilities has deterred providers from estimating the total
number of persons with disabilities in the community. Service providers
traditionally rely on an extrapolation of national estimates with a slight
increase. Providers believe that the social climate, presence of the
University of Iowa, the University Hospital and Clinics and the VA Hospital
raise the number of persons with disabilities in our community beyond
national averages.
(1) Mental Illness
(2)
A continuum of supportive housing options needs to be available to
persons with mental illness. Currently Iowa City has 5 beds of
transitional housing, nine beds of transitional/permanent housing,
and 114 beds of supervised, residential care housing for persons
with mental illness. An additional 100 individuals are served through
independent living programs.
The largest gap in the current system is found in provision of
supportive housing for persons returning from mental health
institutions. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics estimate
that as many as 30 individuals could benefit from housing and
support in this setting at any given time.
A smaller gap in the continuum is in long-term, highly supervised
care environments. While most providers feel there is some need
for such facilities, the need is seen to be for a small population,
fewer than 10 individuals at any given time. The Alliance for the
Mental III (AMI) maintains that a need exists for highly supervised
and supportive, long-term housing for persons with mental illness.
The Johnson County Department of Human Services (DHS)
believes even these individuals may not need "permanent" housing
in this environment, but regular review and encouragement toward
independent, supported living.
Anecdotal evidence from both Johnson County's Department of
Human Services and Hillcrest Family Services indicates that the
need for highly-supervised care facilities decreases as the level and
availability of supportive services increases within the community.
Physical Disability
Demographic information provided by Evert Conner Center for
Independent Living, Inc. based on the 1990 Census shows that
6,760 individuals in Johnson County have some form of physical
disability; 3,821 have a mobility limitation and 2,939 have a self-
care limitation. No other study has been done since the 1990
Census and no further study will be done until the 2000 Census. As
of July 1999, the director of Evert Conner Center for Independent
Living, Inc. informed the City that the norm is 10% of a population
will have some sort of disability. This means 6,015 persons in
Johnson County may have some sort of disability. However, this
norm represents a range of disabilities and cannot be broken down
into disability types.
The trend in services and housing for persons with physical
disabilities is toward independent living with support services, or
when necessary small group living environments. For this
population independent living needs include accessibility,
affordability, and supportive services for accessing community
resources and teaching living skills.
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(3) Developmental Disability
There are currently two providers of care for persons with
developmental disabilities, Systems Unlimited and REM-Coralville.
Systems Unlimited provides care to approximately 160 children and
adults in-group living environments throughout the community.
REM-Coralville provides long-term care to eight individuals in a
highly supervised environment.
Providers to persons with developmental disabilities are focusing
their efforts on the need for smaller care environments (2-3
individuals/unit) with supportive personnel and services in
residence. Systems Unlimited anticipates a need for approximately
three of these small units annually with a decreasing demand for
larger facility care. These smaller units could be either new
construction or rehabilitation of existing homes.
(4) Alcohol and Drug Addiction
According to the providers to persons with alcohol and drug
addiction, including Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse
(MECCA), the trend is to provide small supportive housing environ-
ments or to provide transitional, independent living facilities
throughout the community with supportive services included.
Persons with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
To address the needs of persons who have tested positive for HIV or have
AIDS, the Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education (ICARE)
conducted a survey entitled "Housing and Care Needs for HIV+
Populations in Iowa" in 1993. As of July 1999 the Executive Director of
ICARE confirmed that the findings of the 1993 study were still an accurate
representation of the barriers and problems confronting persons with
HIV/AIDS.
The survey was designed to examine housing and service needs that
individuals with HIV or AIDS are experiencing. Because the survey reached
only those who are part of the existing service network, the survey may
have under-represented the diversity and needs of the HIV/AIDS
populations in Iowa.
The responses indicated that there was a "continuum of housing needs."
Immediate needs included assistance and/or a service network to help HIV
positive individuals stay in their current living situations and to enable them
to live wherever they choose. Another need identified was emergency
overnight housing; because the Emergency Housing Project is limited to
overnight shelter, individuals who are facing an "emergency situation" are
not able to live there during the day. Though this need is not unique to the
HIV/AIDS population, it is possible that such situations are more likely to
affect them. The biggest "gaps" in this housing continuum were
"intermediate"' housing for independent living and supportive or assisted
living situations. The provision of full-time programming and hospice-type
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II E.
care for individuals in the non-terminal stages of AIDS were identified as
specific concerns.
d. Public Housing Residents
The Iowa City Public Housing Authority provides 37 units that are
accessible to persons with disabilities. Currently all of the ICHA's
accessible units are occupied.
LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS
a. Estimates of Households that Contain Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Due to a national awareness and concern, HUD has placed the lead-based
paint issue as a high priority and has provided some funds for abatement.
The generally recognized lead-based paint problems have occurred in the
larger cities especially in older, poorly maintained neighborhoods. In Iowa
City there have been a relatively small number of children under age seven
who have tested positively for elevated blood lead levels. The low number
of affected children may be the result of code enforcement and the mainte-
nance practices of local landlords. Even though the number of affected
children is low, a number of households remain at risk. According to our
research for the 1995-2000 CITY STEPS plan, there may be as many as
1,863-2,458 households with children under age seven living in units with
lead based paint somewhere within the structure. (NOTE: These statistics
are based on national averages and may not be an accurate reflection of
Iowa City's housing stock.) The City does address lead-paint hazards
through its Housing Rehabilitation Program, where testing and abatement
occurs in units with lead-based paint and children under age seven.
Additionally, Housing and Inspection Services provides information
regarding lead-based paint hazards and abatement to landlords.
The Community Development Division has done limited testing of children
and structures through its Housing Rehabilitation Program. Four or five
paint tests and three tests on children have been conducted in the last five
years. To date all units owned by the Public Housing Authority have been
certified as lead free and therefore do not pose a threat to low-income
children in Iowa City.
According to the Johnson County Department of Health there have been
extremely few cases of lead poisoning in the county. Statistics are not
available but because of the low number of cases, they have not been
testing children on a widespread basis. The Johnson County Department of
Health also feels that the threat of lead poisoning is difficult to ascertain
given the lack of quality data. One recent study (1993) tested children at six
daycare facilities and found only one child with an elevated blood lead
level. Because of the small number of cases, no generalizations can be
made as to locations or neighborhoods in Iowa City that might be
considered hazardous.
The Longfellow and Miller Orchard Neighborhood Associations jointly
applied for funding through the 1998 Program for Improving Neighborhoods
(PIN) grant program to test the blood of children between 6 months and 6
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years of age for lead blood poisoning. Both neighborhoods have a large
percentage of older homes built during the 1920s-1940s.
In January of 1999, 50 children were tested for lead blood poisoning. Only
two of the children's lab results indicated an elevated blood level, but not in
excess of a dangerous level. This is far less than the estimated State level
of 12 percent. Both children were re-tested three months later and were
found to have lead levels at or below acceptable levels. The parents of the
children tested seemed to be well educated on the hazards of lead
poisoning and may already be taking precautions to avoid exposing their
children to lead. The neighborhoods still have funding available for
additional tests and will continue to test for the next few months.
Linn County (an urbanized county adjacent to Johnson County containing
the City of Cedar Rapids) conducted a study in cooperation with the Iowa
Department of Public Health that showed only two to five percent of
children in that county had elevated blood lead levels. This figure is
significantly lower than the national level, which is estimated at 10 to 15
percent.
Iowa City's situation is unique in that a high number of the City's housing
units are occupied by university students who, given their age, are not at
risk of lead poisoning. Many of these housing units, generally rentals, are
also located in the downtown neighborhoods that are the oldest in the City.
These students, traditionally, are lower-income households. Because of
this, Iowa City shows a large number of low-income persons living in units
with the greatest risk of lead-based paint hazard due to the age of the
structure, as evidenced by Map 11.2. This fact skews the focus on Lead-
Based Paint in Iowa City. The number of children actually affected by lead-
based paint in Iowa City are more likely comparable to or smaller than the
numbers obtained by the Linn County study.
Table 11.8 shows the estimated number of units in Iowa City that may
contain lead paint somewhere in the structure. This number was calculated
using 1990 Census and HUD data. In addition, the table estimates the
number of units occupied by families with children under seven years of
age that may be at risk.
Please note that these statistics show only estimates of lead-based
paint hazards in Iowa City based upon national statistics and as
indicated above, are probably not accurate reflections of Iowa City's
housing stock.
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Estimated Housing Units Containing
Lead-Based Paint Somewhere in the Structure
TABLE 11.8
Age of Number *Probability Estimated Range
Housing Units of Units of Units of Units
with LBP with LBP
Pre- 1940
4,402 90% (3,522-4,402)
(+/- 10%)
1940-1959 3,449 80% (2,414-3,104)
(+/- 10%)
1960-1979 9,664 62% (5,025-6,958)
(+/- lo%)
TOTALS 17,515 72.58% (10,961-14,464)
(+1-10%)
*HUD Statistics from the CHAS Spring Training Manual, 1993.
Estimated Range
of Units with LBP
Hazards to
Children
Under Age 7
(599-748)
(410-528)
(854-1,183)
(1,863-2,458)
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MAP II. 2
Concentrations of Units With ,Lead Based Paint
And Low-Moderate Income Persons
1990 CENSUS DATA
Shading indicates:
High presence of lead-based paint and
concentrations of low-moderate income
persons
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MAP II. 3
Hi h Concentration of Units
~ith Lead Based Paint
1990 Census Data
-,,/ N
Shading indicates:
LPB Presence Above City Average
MAP II. 4
Percentages of Low-Moderate Income
Households 1990 Census Data
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Self-Sufficiency
Training
Housing
Support Services
Enlergency Shelter
!!I. Housing
Market Analysis
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III A. SIGNIFICANT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HOUSING MARKET
1. Background and Trends
Introduction
Iowa City traditionally has unique housing needs due to the presence of The
University of Iowa as well as its large medical complexes and major employers.
The demands created by these institutions often significantly affect both elderly
and young households as well as families that must compete with students for
housing in and around the downtown, close to both the University and other main
centers of employment. The University of Iowa undergraduate student population
accounts for slightly less than a third of Iowa City's 60,148 residents. The
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) attract patients from well beyond
the county limits, many of whom require long-term outpatient care and, therefore,
housing in Iowa City.
In addition to the hospitals themselves, Iowa City is a regional center for the
provision of many social and supportive services. Even when hospital care is no
longer needed, clients may find it beneficial to stay in the city for rehabilitation or
other services. In addition, families and individuals often come to Iowa City to
utilize the social services available. These persons generally are in need of
housing and often come with few resources. It is not possible to quantity this, but
the anecdotal evidence is abundant.
Preserving Houses and Neighborhoods
As the cost of new housing continues to rise, the continued viability of the existing
housing stock becomes increasingly important. Continued improvement and
maintenance of the current stock is vital. In some cases, lower-income
homeowners, as well as persons who are elderly or disabled, need assistance in
maintaining their homes as well as to make them accessible. Consideration must
also be given to preservation of historic structures and to energy conservation
measures that will reduce heating and cooling costs when rehabilitating older
homes. Some moderate-income homeowners also need assistance in keeping up
older homes. Additionally, there is a need to help first-time homebuyers with
rehabilitation. Often, moderate-income, first-time homebuyers are only able to
afford those older homes that are in need of extensive repairs.
The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program has been preserving and maintaining
affordable housing in Iowa City since 1976. In addition to assisting homeowners,
the program has been committed to the improvement and maintenance of the
City's rental housing stock. A large portion of the City's rental units are located in
structures in the central part of the City. Many of these structures are generally
older, single-family homes that have been converted to three or more rental units.
The great demand for affordable housing threatens not only the economic viability
but also the architectural integrity of the Iowa City housing stock. Broad-based
historic preservation efforts in Iowa City were without formal organization or
municipal structure until the 1980s. Augmented public awareness of the
architectural vibrancy of Iowa City lead to efforts to protect local landmarks as well
as to maintain private residences. In 1983, the City appointed a Historic
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Preservation Commission and approved a Preservation Ordinance. A Historic
Preservation Plan was approved by the City Council in 1992.
Today, preservation efforts include the total neighborhood environment.
Neighborhoods that originally rallied in support of historic recognition and in
reaction to undesired changes began to organize for ongoing neighborhood
advocacy. The City also has a Neighborhood Services Coordinator who assists in
the organization of existing and newly formed neighborhood associations.
Iowa City is growing in size through annexation. Likewise, residential development
in Johnson County has also been strong. The local economy is growing as new
businesses locate in the area, existing businesses expand, and University
Hospitals and Clinics continue to evolve. The strong economic base of Iowa City
has maintained housing prices. It has also contributed to the extremely low
vacancy rates that translate into increased housing prices and therefore a shortage
of affordable housing in Iowa City.
Age and Household Type
The population of Iowa City remained fairly constant during the 1990s with an
increase of only six-tenths of one percent between 1990-1996. Reflective of this is
the relatively constant percentage of the population represented by each age
cohort. However, there was a two-percentage point decrease in the number of
persons under age five. The age cohort 15-19 showed a 4.1 percent increase.
Concomitantly, there was an increase of female-headed family households. This
household type showed the greatest increase in the percentage of the total
population, with a 7.1% increase in percent of the population. Presently, nearly
14% of Iowa City households are female-headed family households. It is possible
many other female-headed households reside outside of the city due to Iowa City's
high housing costs.
The most stable group is the age cohort of 65 years and older with an increase of
four-tenths of one percent as a percentage of total population. Often, these people
are life-long residents of Iowa City. However, there is a slight decrease in the
number of elderly single-person households. This may reflect the increase of
congregate elderly housing in the area, which results in single and elderly persons
being counted in the category of persons living in group quarters. Group quarters
also include dormitories and the Greek houses (fraternities and sororities).
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Table II1.1
Population by Age and Household Type
1990 Percent 1996 Percent
Total population 59,738 60,148
Median age 24.9 24.8
19 years and under 15,500 25.9 17,614 29.3
65 years and older 3,923 6.6 4,201 7.0
Total households 21,951 23,291
Family households 10,836 49.4 10,853 46.7
Married couple h/h 8,917 40.6 7,607 32.7
Families/male h/h 423 1.9 NA NA
Families/female h/h 1,496 6.8 3,246 13.9
Non-family households 11,115 50.6 12,480 53.6
Householders living 6,523 29.7 7,420 31.9
alone
Householders alone 1,306 5.9
and 65 or over
Persons living in group quarters
8,368 14.0 7,511 12.5
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS, 1990 and 1996
2. Supply and Demand
There are 24,437 housing units in Iowa City, not including dormitories and
University of Iowa family apartments. Of that number, only 1,104 units (4.5%)were
vacant according to the 1996 Special Census. More than half of the vacant units
are for sale making the rental market vacancy rate less than 2.2%. This is in
contrast to a typical market rental vacancy rate of 5% that is considered normal.
Most three-bedroom units are owner-occupied; the opposite is true for two-
bedroom units. Overall, almost 80 percent of the two-bedroom units are rental
units while close to 50 percent of the vacant two-bedroom units are for rent. Nearly
all efficiency and one-bedroom units are rental units.
Because The University of Iowa is the largest employer in the area, many
homebuyers are University employees. Some people affiliated with the University,
such as graduate students or medical residents, plan to live here only two or three
years and may find it financially beneficial to buy rather than rent a home, which
results in a continuous turnover for owner-occupied units. Over the last few years
approximately 200 owner-occupied homes have been sold each quarter. Table
111.6 shows the number of sales in Johnson County.
Many homebuyers new to the area come from areas where housing is expensive
and tend to buy upscale housing in Iowa City. Other homebuyers are families
already established in the community moving up to a larger home. Another trend is
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parents of college students buying homes (often condominiums) for one or more of
their children to live in while attending the University. Despite continuous
construction of single-family homes and rental units, there continues to be a need
for lower-cost units for both markets.
The demand for both rental and owner-occupied housing has driven up the cost
significantly over the last few years. Information from many sources suggests that
the cost of owner-occupied units has increased at nearly the same rate as rental
units. According to local landlords, the water and sewer rate increases due to the
construction of new treatment facilities, have affected rental rates, possibly
increasing rents by $5-$1 O/per month.
Condition of the Housing Stock
Overall, owner-occupied and rental housing conditions throughout the community
are good to excellent. There are very few structures that are in extreme disrepair.
In 1982, the City designated five neighborhood improvement areas generally in the
older parts of the community, and there has been a concentrated effort to upgrade
and maintain the housing stock in those areas. Over the last ten years the City's
Housing Rehab program has assisted homeowners citywide. Additionally, an
effective rental housing inspection program helps to maintain the rental housing
stock.
Iowa City has been steadily growing. There are several areas of new housing
construction (west of Mormon Trek Boulevard, south of Highway 6 and east of the
Iowa River, and on the east side of town in the Scott Boulevard area). Housing
conditions in these sections of town are excellent and are integrated well into the
existing neighborhoods. Building permits were issued for over 200 new single-
family and 150 rental units in 1998 and through the first quarter of 1999.
Building Permits and Value of New Construction
New housing starts in Iowa City have been steadily increasing. Since 1993 there
have been 932 permits issued for new single-family homes. Table 111.2 shows the
total number of new single-family homes that have been constructed in Johnson
County from 1993 through 1998. The building trend has continued this year with 98
single-family dwelling unit permits issued by Iowa City through May of 1999.
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Table 111.2
NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS
Unincorporated
Johnson County~ Iowa City Coralville
# of Total # of Total Average # of Total # of
.Year Permits Value Permits Value Price Permits Value Permits
1993 163 $22,356,013 223 $27,088, 191 $121,472 94 $13,138, 100 29
1994 153 24,449,012 206 27,513,693 $133,562 84 11,246,000 168
1995 111 18,213,000 149 18,828,773 $126,368 59 8,573,500 161
1996 101 15,820,626 90 13,582,422 $150,916 82 10,004,265 50
1997 110 18,827,909 110 17,217,457 $156,522 92 12,231,450 34
1998 127 24,049,994 154 20,642,082 $134,039 104 14,092,730 51
North Liberty~
Total
Value
$2,241,611
10,323,030
9,726,000
4,000,000
3,017,383
4,363,000
~Figures are for unincorporated Johnson County.
2Figures include duplexes and zero lot lines
SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY
Furthermore, there have been 75 duplex units constructed in Iowa City between
1993 and 1998, providing for another 150 single-family units. Many of the duplexes
in Iowa City were built in the 19708 as affordable housing. Starting in the early
19808 there was an interest among the private developers in building zero lot-line
homes because of the reduced cost and subsequent affordability to consumers.
Zero lot-line construction has been particularly active in Coralville. Because of its
affordability, this type of housing also has become a popular housing type within
the Iowa City housing market, especially for first-time homebuyers.
Table 111.3
NEW DUPLEX DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS
.# of:: .......... .::.-..
Year · Pei;mits = Total ·ValUe· ='
1993 .....' .::=:'= . 10 '= ~'::''='': i$2~019,,1=,991"37 $3,860,000 7 $716,000
1994 .. =1.4'.":' 2,436;'487 30 3,645,000 ....
· 19..9.=,.5~... .....8:..:.= ......'1,41.:4,088.20 2,925,000 ....
1996 ""':' ~ ...... "":';::' ""'~;~60;082
· ....,14. ! =.: 11 1,142,000 ....
"1·997· '..=:.:i :;.. = '==;i'3 ='~''.'' '..i~ :.ii;~= !:..: 2,527,987··6865,00033 2,389,600
1998 ""=':'.!!."':=.'~,':"'16 ":=:i:'~'="::":';="=';~'i~=~'945,487'101,730,000 27 1,720,000
Coralville North Liberty
# of Total # of
Permits Value Permits Total Value
NOTE: Duplexes include zero lot line units in Coralville. Zero lot line units for North Liberty and
Iowa City are included in Single-Family Dwelling totals.
SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF
CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY.
Because Iowa City is a university community, a large percentage of the housing
units are multi-family rentals (53.7% according to the 1996 Census). Table 111.4
shows the number of permits issued and the number of multi-family units
constructed between 1993 and 1998. The number of units constructed during that
time period was 1,236, which is approximately 5% of the total stock.
Table 111.4
NEW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS~
· ..:, Iowa .,C.!ty ......::'
· ':= # of Permits"i''' ...,., .......
Year =i.'.'.:. :':!:': ~'u nits) ....::::=:f~{~i:EValue'.' '.
!~93 ..... 24 (235)'='.=.,,.':.L.:i;.:=$9,726,121'
19~4' = ....2.=,~8.' (335) · =hi='?:~l'2,793,325==
;I 995· ': "!"'~'~"'(166).. '=""': ': "'6;.165,54='~=l=::
· =!996 .:~:.::.iii:.:... 19 (21'~):'~':~'='~.' 11,108,901
1997 = 24'=;(!.8~) .....:.':.=:":=':'~=e,~97,1 ~4
1998 15 .' (~7) . "'"'~':~22;828:.
Coralville
# of Permits
(Units) Total Value
North Liberty2
# of TOtal
Permits (Units) Value
5 (29) $1,230,000
9 (78) 2,215,000
10 (88) 2,671,000
10 (96) 1,541,000
5 (28) 1,475,000
7 (49) 3,784,000
7 (53) $1,841,000
2 (19) 741,000
12 (38) 914,000
10 (92) 2,792,840
2 (20) 599,000
0 (72) 1,409,629
~Number of dwelling units in parenthesis.
2Value for 11 of the apartment units in 1993 are included in a commercial permit.
SOURCE: CITY OF IOWA CITY HOUSING & INSPECTION SERVICES, CITY OF
CORALVILLE, CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY.
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5. Cost of the Housing Stock
Iowa City has one of the most dynamic housing markets in Iowa due to the
economic growth of the community. As witnessed by the number of building
permits issued and low vacancy rates for all types of housing, there continues to
be a very strong demand for housing. Because of this demand, the private sector
has been concentrating on higher priced homes, which provide them the greatest
return on investment. Building permit data shown on Table 111.6 indicates that the
average cost to build a home in Iowa City in 1998 was $124,903, this price does
not include the price of the lot, which can range from $20,000-$70,000. Since 1993
this data shows a 19.5% increase in the average home price, not including the lot.
Table 111.5 and Table 111.6 offer evidence of the cost of housing using sales data
from the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors which has been compiled from the
Multiple Listing Service. According to this data, the average sales price of single-
family dwelling units has increased from $104,517 in 1993 to $124,903 in 1998, or
approximately 20%. There are very few homes in Iowa City valued at less than
$50,000 (3%) while statewide more than half of the homes fall in this category.
Thirty-three percent of owner-occupied homes for sale in Iowa City in 1998 were
valued between $55,000 and $99,999.
Table 111.5
SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES REPORT
JOHNSON COUNTY
January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998
2 or Less 3 4 or More
Price Class Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Total
Percent of
Units Sold
$40,000 & Under 4 2 1 7 0.4%
$40,000-$54,999 36 3 1 40 2.6%
$55,000-$69,999 114 14 -- 128 8.4%
$70,000-$84,999 63 45 6 114 7.5%
$85,000-$99,999 73 171 18 262 17.1%
$100,000-$124,999 112 189 53 354 23.2%
$125,000-$149,999 17 168 54 239 15.6%
$150,000-$199,999 11 103 98 212 13.9%
$200,000-$249,000 6 28 53 87 5.7%
$250,000 &Over 0 17 68 85 5.6%
Total 436 740 352 1,528 100%
SOURCE: IOWA CITY AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, March 1999
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Table 111.6
ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL SALES
JOHNSON COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS2
Johnson County
Number of
Sales~
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
1,039 1,251 1,248 1,269 1,193 1,365 1,486 1,760
Average $92,175 $95,954 $106,581 $112,956 $115,239 $115,916 $122,728 $128,020
Listing Price
Average $89,816 $93,751 $104,517 $111,174 $112,761 $112,913 $119,202 $124,903
Sale Price
Total Sale $91,672 $117,564 $130,437 $141,080 $134,524 $154,804 $177, 134 $219,829
Volume
(thousands)
~Sales of residential and condominium properties.
2Surrounding areas include West Branch, Tipton, West Liberty, Riverside, Kalona, Wellman, and adjacent
Fural areas.
NOTE: Figures based on Iowa City Association of Realtors Service Area
SOURCE: IOWA CITY BOARD OF REALTORS, MARCH 1999.
In order to afford a median cost home ($120,500) in Iowa City in 1999, a potential
homebuyer would have to earn a minimum annual salary of approximately $43,800
assuming few other debts. The median household income for a family of four is
$54,400, while non-family households, which are the majority of households in
Iowa City, earn considerably less. Excluding the many non-family households that
are probably students or post-graduate young adults not yet in the ownership
market, these income figures show it is difficult, though not impossible, for first time
homebuyers to get into the market. Below are income requirements for a few
home price categories:
House Price Payment Per Month AnnualIncome Required
$50,000 $443 $17,750
$75,000 $665 $26,660
$100,000 $888 $44,360
$125,000 $1,109 $44,360
$150,000 $1,331 $53,240
Assuming 30-year loan, 5% down, 7.75% interest rate, .0074 PMI, and typical
tax and insurance costs. Does not include utility costs.
Renters and homebuyers alike face these financial pressures. If the cost of
housing is more than 30 percent of the households' monthly income, the
household is considered by HUD to have a housing problem (cost burden).
According to the 1990 Census, in Iowa City, 61 percent of all related households
under 80% of median family income with five or more members (renters or
owners) have some housing problem as defined in II B. Fifty-nine percent of all
other renting households are facing similar dilemmas. Overall, fourteen percent of
homeowners and 53% of renters encounter housing problems.
The cost of rental units in Iowa City increased by an average of 6.45% between
1990 and 1994, however, the range of increase was from 10.44% for efficiencies
to 1.57% for two-bedroom units (Carlson, McClure & McWilliams, Inc. Apartment
Survey - 1994). Data from this survey also showed an average vacancy rate of
2.5% for all units. The following shows the average market rents (1994) listed in
the survey:
Efficiency/1 BA $388 2 BR/2 BA $589
1 BR/1 BA $431 3 BR/3 BA $715
2 BR/1 BA $514 3 BR/1.5 BA $796
2 BR/1.5 BA $606 3 BR/2 BA $677
Maxfield Research Inc. conducted a rent survey in October and November of
1997. The average rents are as follows:
Efficiency $335 Three BR $730
One BR $410 Four BR $1,000
Two BR $535 Five BR $1,250
This data may appear to suggest rental costs for efficiencies through three
bedroom units has decreased. However, since the two surveys did not identify
units in the same manner, their results are not directly comparable. Data from the
Maxfield survey showed an overall vacancy rate of only 1.9%.
Manufactured homes are some of the least costly homes to purchase in Iowa City.
At present, there are approximately 1,300 mobile homes in Iowa City. During the
1993 flooding, two mobile home parks in the floodplain sustained damages
reducing the capacity of Iowa City's mobile home parks for a time. In 1999 two
mobile home parks with a total of approximately 70 homes were closed. However,
a new manufactured home park, Saddlebrook, has been opened. It currently
contains 71 homes and has received approval for a total of 222 homes.
Saddlebrook owns an additional 40 acres of land zoned for manufactured homes
which has not been planned for development yet. Adjacent areas in Johnson
County contain several mobile home parks and one new park (Lake Ridge). In
addition to these local parks, the cities of North Liberty and Coralville also have
accommodations for manufactured housing.
6. Vacancy Rates
The alternative to homeownership is renting, and over half of Iowa City residents
are renters. The rental market has a cyclical rhythm based on the University
calendar. At certain times of the year, such as October when leases have been
signed and students have settled into almost all available units, it is nearly
impossible to find adequate and affordable housing. The highest rents are for units
located within one mile of the campus. Areas further out are somewhat more
reasonably priced.
Due to the high demand for housing, the vacancy rates for both rental units and
owner-occupied units is very low. Information from the Iowa City Board of Realtors
states that 123 days was the average selling time of homes sold in calendar year
1998. This is a slight decrease from 1997 when the average time on the market
was 134 days. Tables 111.7, 111.8, 111.8a, 111.9, and 111.10 show the vacancy rates for
different types of units using Census data and locally generated data from surveys.
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Table 111.7
RENTAL VACANCY RATES
Unit Size 1982 1984 1986 1989
1993-
1994
Efficiency 0.7 2.2 6.2 1.7 3.8
One bedroom 1.3 4.0 6.6 2.1 0.4
Two bedrooms 1.9 5.0 5.0 0.6 5.4
Three bedrooms 2.1 3.0 3.1 0.3 0.0
Unit Size
Efficiency/One Bedroom
Two Bedrooms
Three Bedrooms
SOURCES:
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
0.4 2.4 1.6 1.9 0.0
0.7 3.0 1.7 0.5 0.6
0.6 1.3 0.0 2.3 2.4
IOWA CITY RENTAL HOUSING SURVEY: 1982, 1984, 1986,1989
Carlson, McClure & McWilliams, Inc. Survey: 1993-1994
EAST IOWA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS APARTMENT RENT
SURVEY: 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998
Cook Appraisal Commercial Valuation Research Group Survey: 1999
Note: The surveys used to compile these vacancy rates included Coralville in the samples. The percentage
of the samples that are from Coralville are different, however, for each year and are as follows:
1982: not available 1984: 26% 1986: 26% 1989: 16% 1993-1994: 0%
The 1986 Rental Housing Survey showed a vacancy rate of about 5.2 percent. The
results of that survey reflected a surge of apartment construction. However, the
1989 rate of about 1.2 percent indicated room in the market for additional rental
housing, especially apartments larger than one bedroom. The average vacancy
rate in 1989 for two- and three-bedroom apartments, shown in Table 111.7, is
extremely low at about 0.4 percent. The average vacancy rate for three bedroom
apartments even reached zero percent in 1997. As the above tables show, the
rental housing market in Iowa City has historically had very low vacancy rates,
which tends to result in high rents. In 1997 Maxfield Research Inc. conducted an
extensive survey for Iowa City's MSA. Maxfield found that the overall vacancy rate
for rental housing was about 1.9 percent. Table 111.8 and 111.8a show more
completely the results of the Maxfield study.
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Table 111.8
RENTAL UNIT VACANCY RATES
IOWA CITY URBAN AREA OCT./NOV. 1997
Unit Size No. of No. Percent Avg.
Units VaCant VaCant Rent
Efficiency 227 2 0.9% $335
One Bedroom 752 9 1.2% $410
Two Bedrooms 2,201 51 2.3% $535
Three Bedrooms 438 9 2.1% $730
Four Bedrooms 92 1 1.1% $1,000
Five Bedrooms 35 0 0.0% $1,250
SOURCE: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1997 MAXFIELD INC. RENT SURVEY
Table III. 8a
APARTMENT RENT DISTRIBUTION BY UNIT TYPE
IOWA CITY URBAN AREA OCT./NOV. 1997
0 Bedrooms I Bedroom 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
Total
No. Pct. No. Pct. No.
$245-299 4 1.8 ......
$300-319 28 12.3 ......
'$320-339 118 I 52.0 26 2.4 --
i; 11o lo.3 --
$360-379 .... 153 14.4
$380-399 .... 231 21.7 --
$400419 .... 251 23.5 80
$420-439 .... 128 12.0 136
$460-479 .... 33 3.1 508
$480-499 .... 30 2.8 551
$500-519 .... 20 1.9 287
$520-539 .... 8 0.8
$540-559 ........
$580-599 ........ 158
$600-619 ........ 202
$620-639 ........ 139
$640-659 ........ 120
$660-679 ..........
$680-699 ........ 44
$700-719 ..........
$720-739 ........ 42
$740-759 ..........
$760-779 ..........
..........
$800-819 ..........
$820-839 ..........
$840-859 ..........
$860-879 ..........
$880-899 ..........
$900-919 ..........
$920-939 ..........
$940-950 ..........
Total 227 100.0 1,066 100.0 3,135
Pct.
2.6
4.3
5.7
16.2
17.6
9.2
289 9.2
205 6.5
5.0 --
6.4 27
4.4 30
3.8 36
-- 52
1.4 24
-- 13
1.3 --
-- 32
-- 88
100.0
No. P~. No. Pct.
.... 4 0.1
.... 28 0.6
.... 144 3.0
.... 187 3.8
.... 153 3.1
.... 231 4.7
.... 331 6.8
.... 264 5.4
.... 255 5.2
.... 541 11.1
.... 581 11.9
.... 307 6.3
.... 297 6.1
.... 205 4.2
-- 195 4.0
-- 158 3.2
6.0 229 4.7
6.7 169 3.5
8.0 156 3.2
11.6 52 1.1
5.3 68 1.4
2.9 13 0.3
-- 42 0.9
7.1 32 0.7
19.6 88 1.8
36 8.0 36 0.7
34 7.6 34 0.7
5 1.1 5 0.1
...... 0.0
1 0.2 1 <0.1
450 100.0 4,878 100.0
Source: Maxfield Research Inc.
NOTE: Highlighting indicates the 1999 Fair Market Rent (FMR) levels set by HUD, from top to bottom, for
efficiency, one, two, and three bedroom apartments for 1997.
As table 111. Ba shows them are 150 efficiency units available for Fair Market Rent (FMR) or less or 66% of a~
efficiencies. There are 899 one-bedroom units available for FMR or less. This is 84% of all one-bedroom units.
Iowa City has 2, 155 two-bedroom units available for FMR or less or 69% of all two-bedroom units. Finally,
there are 302 three-bedroom units at FMR or less. This is 67% of all three-bedroom units in Iowa City.
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Table 111.9
VACANCY RATES BY TYPE OF HOUSING
Unit Type Iowa Iowa U.S.
City
Rental Units 1.7 6.4 8.5
Homeowner Units 0.8 1.5 2.1
SOURCE: 1990 CENSUS OF HOUSING
The tenure and type of housing stock within the community is shown in Table 111.10. This
information was gathered from the 1990 and 1996 Census. The data show that there has been a
moderate increase in the number of owner occupied units constructed between 1990 and 1996.
There has been an increase of 979 units or ten percent. The number of rental units has also
increased, however, at a slower rate (3.3% or 403 units). This growth rate shows a continuation of
a trend in the increase in housing units available; however, the University of Iowa has not provided
more housing for its students. The 0.4% increase in dorm beds available is negligible. Despite
these overall increases, the vacancy rate for both owner-occupied and rental units remains very
low.
Table II1.10
TYPE OF OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
Percent
Status 1990 Percent 1996 Percent Change
Owner-occupied 9,823 34.8 10,802 36.5 1.7%
Rental units 12,128 43.0 12,531 42.2 -0.8%
UI dormitory (# beds) 5,508 19.5 5,529 18.8 -0.7%
UI family apts. 749 2.7 749 2.5 -0.2%
Total 28,208 100% 29,611 100%
SOURCES: RENTAL AND OWNER-OCCUPIED 1990 AND 1996: CENSUS, 1990 AND 1996
UI DORMS AND FAMILY APTS: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
7. Housing Stock Available to Persons with Disabilities
An inventory of accessible and adaptable rental units is compiled and available
from the Iowa City Public Housing Authority. The listing of units (July 1999) shows
that 860 units are available citywide. This number does not take into account the
number of owner-occupied homes that are accessible or adaptable, group homes
or human service agency facilities, or new units that may have been completed.
Additionally, some of these special needs groups do not require housing that is
uniquely modified and they are able to utilize existing housing stock.
Each year the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program and ESA both receive
requests and complete projects for accessibility modifications or repairs which
enable lower income persons to remain in their housing unit. Approximately 100
calls are received annually from lower income persons needing accessibility
modifications or improvements. This provides a low cost, effective method of
meeting the needs of some special needs households.
8. Housing Stock Available to Persons with HIV/AIDS and Their Families
The Johnson County Department of Health stated that there were 86 AIDS cases
in the county as of July 1999. As par~ of the City's CDBG program, ICARE
conducted a housing study and survey of persons with HIV/AIDS that was
completed in March 1994. A more current study has not been completed, however,
in July 1999 the Executive Director of ICARE stated that the information in the
survey is still accurate.
The study states that "in terms of housing needs, housing assistance appears to
be the most effective and necessary kind of support needed by people living with
HIV/AIDS". According to the survey results, 91 households out of 129 answering
the question had incomes under $11,000 (1993 dollars) per year and of these 44
had incomes under $6,000 (1993 dollars) per year. The income level of this
population, affected by illness and inability to work, clearly shows the need for
housing or rent assistance.
Other statistics in the study indicate that the need for in-home services (such as
cleaning and shopping) is as important as the need for housing, specifically rent
assistance. The majority (70%) of the persons answering the survey lived with
someone, usually family members, friends, or a spouse. Persons with HIV/AIDS
and their families, according to the survey results, do not require special housing
accommodations until the illness reaches a point where full-time medical care and
equipment are needed. As such, this group is able to access the existing stock of
rental and owner-occupied units in Iowa City.
9. Areas of Concentration of Racial/Ethnic Minorities
When considering the minority population of Iowa City, it is important to note the
low proportions of minorities throughout the State. Iowa is predominantly White;
1.7 percent of residents are Black, 1.2 percent are Hispanic, and less than one
percent each of Native American and Asian populations. Iowa City's academic,
medical, and business environments attract a wide variety of people. Blacks (non-
Hispanic) make up 3.2 percent of the population while Asians (non-Hispanic) are at
5.8 percent and people of Hispanic origin account for 1.4 percent. The only
minority group under-represented compared to the State level is the Native
American population.
a. Definition of Minority Concentration
A minority concentration is defined herein as any tract where the population
of any minority group is ten percent more than the citywide proportion.
Mapping of Iowa City shows the Asian or Pacific Islander population is the
only minority group that appears as a concentration, according to this
definition. Since the 1990 Census the number of minority households has
increased by 782 households or an increase of 2.9% of all households.
This is likely due to a demographic shift in the student population.
Not surprisingly, the areas showing a concentration of minorities are where
University housing is located. It is misleading to label these "minority
concentrations," since the total numbers are so small. Tract 4 contains
University-owned student housing for families. Tract 9 also shows a
concentration, however, the housing in this area is relatively expensive and
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MAP II!. 1
Concentration of Minorities
Shading indicates:
Concentration of Minorities
(Census tracts of number of minority
households at least :ZO% greater than in
the general population)
the tract does not qualify as low income. Table II1.11 shows the breakdown of Iowa
City's population by race and the number of persons.
Table II1.11
IOWA CITY POPULATION BY RACE
Race Percent of Total
Population
White (non-Hispanic)
Black (non-Hispanic)
American Indian, Eskimo, or
Aleut (non-Hispanic)
Asian or Pacific Islander
(non-Hispanic)
Hispanic (any race)
Number of Persons
87.2 52,440
3.2 1,899
.4 260
5.8 3,467
2.6 1,568
SOURCE: 1996 CENSUS
10. Concentrations of Low Income Households
Iowa City has two areas that meet the definition of low-income concentrations.
They are located in the downtown area and within census tract 4 (immediately
west of Mormon Trek Boulevard). Downtown Iowa City and the adjacent blocks
contain a number of apartment buildings and converted single-family homes,
predominantly inhabited by University of Iowa students. Census tract 4, in 1989
and 1990 when the census information was collected, was not heavily developed.
Two housing developments comprised the majority of housing units in this census
tract in 1990, they were University of Iowa married/graduate student housing and
the Pheasant Ridge Apartment Complex (subsidized housing). Since 1990 there
has been a great deal of development in this census tract, mostly with upper level
housing developments (Southwest Estates, Walnut Ridge, Galway Hills, and
Hunters Run). This census tract may not show up as having a low-income
concentration in the 2000 census.
a. Definition of Low-Income Concentration
Concentrations of low-income populations are defined as tracts where the
majority of households (51% or more) qualify as low income according to
HUD definitions. The map entitled "Concentrations of Low-Moderate
Income Households" shows that most of these tracts are adjacent to the
University campus.
There are several reasons that we find minority and low-and moderate-
income households highly concentrated in the same tracts around the
campus. First, many of the low-income concentration areas are student
neighborhoods. It is expected that many of these people are "temporarily
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MAP III. 2
Areas of Low-Moderate Income Households
(Census Tracts where 5:1,% or mo,"~ ..~f the
households are below 80% of tht~
family income for Zowa City)
Shading indicates:
At least 5:[% of households are
below 80% of the median family
income.
MAP III. 3
N
Shading indicates:
Concentration of Low-Moderate Income
Households
(At least 61% of households~ rather than
51% are below 80% median income)
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III B.
poor" and once done with college, will move into a higher earning bracket.
Second, there are more apartment complexes with high turnover rates in
these tracts therefore attracting the temporary citizens of Iowa City. Finally,
it appears that location may be more influential than housing costs in these
tracts. A quick survey comparing median housing costs in these tracts with
the citywide median housing costs reveals that there is little difference
between areas cost-wise.
PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING
1. Number of Public Housing Units
The Iowa City Housing Authority currently has 101 rental units for qualifying low-
income households. Due to the regular maintenance and the relative newness of
the units, they are in good condition and are not in need of restoration or
revitalization. Between 1996 and the present ICHA has been using Comprehensive
Improvement Assistance Program (CLAP) funds to improve its properties. The
Housing Authority is not anticipating doing any major improvements within the next
year. The PHA does not expect the loss of any units during the next five years.
Headstart, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, and Community
Coordinated Child Care (4C's) have together been awarded a grant to provide
daycare for public housing residents while the residents are working, going to
school, or job seeking. The grant also provides for recruitment of public housing
residents to receive training and become registered as daycare home providers.
The grant allows the Neighborhood Centers to expand their daycare at the
Broadway Center to include younger children and provide longer hours. The group
is also providing daycare in a public housing unit at 3523 Shamrock Place.
The ICHA began the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program in 1994. The program
is designed to assist Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants and
Public Housing Tenants in moving to higher income levels and becoming
economically self-sufficient. FSS participants build an escrow savings account from
rent increases due to higher wages as they work their way toward home
ownership.
The ICHA's Tenant to Ownership Program (TOP) allows public housing families to
work towards owning their homes. The ICHA sells homes to very low-income
families who have demonstrated economic self-sufficiency. The ICHA has sold six
homes since May 1998.
In May 1998 the ICHA created another homeownership program entitled
Affordable Dream Homeownership Program (ADHOP) through which current
residents of public housing units have the opportunity to buy newly constructed
homes. The ICHA reinvested revenue from the sale of homes in the TOP program
to fund ADHOP. The program encourages the transition from renting to home
ownership while still assisting the household with their housing needs. Families do
not need to be enrolled in a rental assistance program to apply for ADHOP, but
they must have lived in Johnson County for at least one year prior to application.
6'7
Tenants in the City's public housing units receive a newsletter each month that
provides information on a variety of subjects. It has become an effective vehicle for
the Iowa City Housing Authority to share information with tenants and to receive
tenant feedback.
Currently there is a waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP)
and public housing program of approximately 124 households (Nov. 1, 1999). The
Public Housing program rents units owned by the City of Iowa City whereas HCVP
provides funds for people to look for units in the private market.
Assisted Housing: Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program
Presently the Assisted Housing Program (administered by the Iowa City Housing
Authority) provides rental assistance to 1,171 housing units through two programs:
Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) and Public Housing to assist families
and individuals that are income eligible (under 50% median income) and have a
federal preference. Both programs operate at 96-103% occupancy levels. Table
111.12 indicates the assistance distributed under the three programs.
Table 111.12: Iowa City Assisted Housing By Type
Program Total
Public Housing 101
Section 8 Existing (vouchers) 1,070
Total 1,171
HUD-Funded Apartments
A number of other funding sources are used by both for-profit and non-profit
entities to provide affordable housing. Table 111.13 shows the number of units each
project provides and its primary HUD funding sources.
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Table 111.13: Other Assisted Housing
Project
Population
Funding
Source Units
Cedarwood Apts.
50% median
income
families
Sec. 236 63
Pheasant Ridge Apts.
50% median
income families
Sec. 236 248
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
Households under
60% median
income
CDBG, HOME 74*
Villa Garden Apts. 65% median CDBG 48*
income families
Autumn Park Elderly Sec. 202 64
Housing
Ecumenical Towers
Elderly Housing Sec. 202 81
Capitol House Elderly Housing Sec. 202 81
Citizen Building Elderly and City CDBG 18
Persons with State HOME
Disabilities LIHTCs
Systems Unlimited
Developmentally Sec. 811 6
Disabled adults
TOTAL 678
*Units also utilize HCVP assistance; these units are included in the numbers shown in Table 111.13.
Accessible Units
The Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) has 37 accessible units in its inventory.
Currently, all of the ICHA's accessible units are occupied. Households receiving
HCVP rental assistance, needing accessible units, have utilized the private market
(see Section II.B.5).
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III C. HOMELESS FACILITIES
1. Inventory of Facilities for Persons who are Homeless
a. Emergency Shelter
Iowa City non-profits operate three emergency shelters that serve the
needs of the homeless community. From July 1997 to June 1998 these
shelters repod serving 1,423 families, individuals, and unaccompanied
minors.
Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP): Sixty-bed emergency
shelter for female victims of domestic violence and their children. New
facility constructed in 1994.
Average use: 30 beds/night (limited capacity due to staffing, total
capacity 60).
Average stay: 17 days; maximum stay is 90 days.
Total Persons sheltered FY98:482
Total Number of shelter days: 5441
Emergency Housing Project (EHP): Twenty-nine-bed emergency shelter
for homeless men, women, and accompanied minors. Turn-of-the-century
single-family home converted for use as a shelter in 1984. Upgrading of
kitchen, office space, and fire safety measures occurred in 1992. Additional
improvements were made in 1998 and 1999 with CDBG funds. Average use: 29 individuals/night
Average stay: 9.75 days; maximum stay is 90 days.
Total Persons sheltered FY98:835
Total Number of shelter nights: 9048
Youth Homes, Youth Emergency Shelter: Fourteen-bed shelter for
unaccompanied minors in crisis. Facility was constructed in 1987 as
halfway house for persons released from prison; adapted for use as a
youth shelter in 1994.
Average use: 12 beds/night
Average stay: 14days
Total Admissions FY99:250 unaccompanied youth
b. Transitional Housing
Transitional housing serves as a bridge between shelter and permanent
housing by providing housing with supportive services to assist individuals
towards greater independence.
HACAP- Hawkeye Area Community Action Program: Twenty-eight units
of supported transitional housing for families. The program includes 6
mobile homes, 4 houses, and 18 apartments. HACAP is in the process of
acquiring 8 more units.
Average use: All 28 units are full (75 individuals); there is a waiting
list of several dozen eligible families.
?0
As the only transitional housing program for families in the community,
HACAP's program always has long waiting lists. Very little turnover within
the program means families can sometimes wait two years for an available
space. The situation has at times becomes so desperate that HACAP staff
has reluctantly suggested families look to other communities for more
affordable housing opportunities.
Hillcrest Family Services, Birch Street House: Five-bed group home
that accommodates adults with serious mental illness. Emphasis is placed
on skill building and development for reentry into the community.
Average use: 5 individuals; seasonally fluctuating waiting list of 1-
10 individuals.
D&K Properties/Successful Living:
Alpha House: Twenty-one SRO style rooming units for persons living alone
and working. Residents must utilize support services. Maximum stay is two
years.
Dodge Street: Nine SRO style rooming units for persons living
alone and working.
Youth Homes:
Church Street House: Three-bedroom (maximum of three
transitional, group home for homeless youths under age 18.
Average use: 3 individuals.
Average stay: 6 months to 1 year.
individuals)
Johnson Street House: Five-bedroom, transitional group home for
unaccompanied youth (age 16-20). Older home converted for transitional
housing use in 1990.
Average use: 4-5 individuals; waiting list develops as school year
proceeds.
Average stay: 6 months to 1 year.
Waterfront Drive Residence: Ten bed, long-term, residential facility for
unaccompanied youth (age 16-20). Facility was converted for use as a
halfway house in 1987. Major rehabilitation for current use done in 1994.
Currently being remodeled for a larger kitchen.
Average use: 10 individuals.
Average stay: 1 year.
The Youth Homes facilities operate at capacity as the school year
progresses. It is at this time that waiting lists develop and space becomes a
problem.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Chatham Oaks: 114-bed, 24 hour residential care facility for persons with
disabilities. The majority of residents have some form of mental illness.
Chatham Oaks provides rehabilitative activities and encourages community
involvement.
Average use: 90 individuals.
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Program
Public Housing
HCVP Existing
(Vouchers)
Total
Hillcrest Family Services, Bowery Street Boarding House: Nine-beds
for clients of the Supportive Living Program. Support and training is
provided to assist persons with psychiatric disabilities to live independently
in the community.
Average use: 9 individuals.
REM-Coralville: Eight-bed residential environment for adults with
developmental disabilities. This is a private, for profit, long-term care facility
featuring outside supportive work environments, and 24-hour supervision.
Average use: 8 individuals.
Systems Unlimited Residential Environments: Thirty-one group living
environments at scattered sites throughout the community with a total of
160 beds providing permanent supportive housing for persons with
developmental disabilities. The program provides support and training to
help each individual maximize personal abilities. Systems Unlimited houses
21 children and 139 adults with developmental disabilities.
Permanent Housing
Assisted Housing Programs: Administered by the Iowa City Housing
Authority, the programs provide rental assistance to 1,008 units in two
programs: Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program
vouchers.
TABLE 111.14
Number and Size of Units Assisted by
Iowa City Assisted Housing Programs (6~30~99)
Eft. 1 -BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR
5-BR Total
.... 24 59 18
19 253 448 172 14
19 253 472 231 32
-- 101
1 907
1 1,008
The difference in the number of assisted units found in table 111.12 and
111.14 is due to vacant affordable units. According to the Iowa City Housing
Authority, there is a surplus of HCVP vouchers due to an increase in the
number of vouchers available. This has resulted with a short-term effect of
the ICHA having a greater capacity to assist than is currently being utilized.
Private Low-Income Housing:
Both Cedarwood and Pheasant Ridge, private apartment complexes in
Iowa City, received HUD funding for original construction and on-going
operating costs. Both complexes serve low-income residents.
Cedarwood:
63 units, all 2 bedrooms.
Average Use: capacity, with a waiting
households.
list of 25
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Pheasant Ridge:
231 of the 248 units are reserved as assisted units.
77 1-bedroom, 76 2-bedroom, 70 3-bedroom, and 8
4-bedroom assisted units.
Average Use: capacity with a waiting list of 40
households.
Villa Gardens: Developed by a local for-profit developer using a variety of
funding sources including CDBG, Tax Increment Financing from the City of
Iowa City, and Federal Home Loan Bank funds.
48 units of affordable rental housing.
16 3-bedroom units, and 32 2-bedroom units.
Average Use: capacity with a waiting list of 14 households.
Non Profit Low-Income Housing:
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF):
74 units of affordable rental housing throughout Iowa City.
22 duplexes (11-bedroom, 11 2-bedroom, 10 3-bedroom units) at
scattered sites throughout the community.
9 2-bedroom scattered site condos.
16 townhouses (8 2-bedroom, 8 3-bedroom).
27 single-family homes (4 2-bedroom, 20 3- bedroom, 3 4-bedroom). One
of the 3 bedroom units is rented to HACAP's transitional housing program.
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship uses a variety of funding sources for
development of its programs including HOME, CDBG, and private lenders
and contributors.
Inventory of Services for Persons who are Homeless or Living in Transitional
Housing
Child Cam Resources
4C's -Community Coordinated Child Cam
HACAP - Head Start
Handicare
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County
PAL Program of Youth Homes
Crisis Services
Crisis Center
Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Emergency Housing Project
Johnson County Dept. of Human Services
Rape Victim Advocacy Program
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Employment Services
Goodwill Industries
Iowa City Workforce Center
JTPA -Job Training Partnership Act
Promise Jobs
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Food
Agape Cafe
Crisis Center
Free Lunch Program
Johnson County WIC Program
Salvation Army
SHARE Johnson County
Furnishings
Furniture Project
Goodwill Industries
Health Care
Dental Services for Indigent Children
Free Medical Clinic
Johnson County Dept. of Public Health - Child Health Clinic
Special Care Dental Program
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
VA Hospital
Visiting Nurses Assoc. of Johnson County
Housing and Housing Support
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
HACAP -Hawkeye Area Community Action
Program
Iowa City Assisted Housing Program
LIFE Skills
Successful Living
Mental Health
Community Mental Health Center
Crisis Center
Hillcrest Family Services
Lutheran Supportive Services
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
VA Hospital
Special Populations
The ARC
Elderly Services Agency
Evert Conner Center for Independent Living
ICARE - Iowa Center for AIDS Resources
and Education
Substance Abuse Treatment
MECCA- Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical
Abuse
Transportation
Free/Reduced Fare Bus Tickets
Johnson County Seats
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Youth Services
Mayor's Youth Employment Program
United Action for Youth
Youth Homes
III D. SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Inventory of Supportive Housing Facilities for Non-Homeless Special Needs
Populations
Iowa City and Johnson County support a number of supportive housing facilities
occupied by persons with special needs. These residential facilities serve persons
with physical and mental disabilities, persons who are elderly, youth, and
substance abuse patients. The following is a list of the facilities in Iowa City, the
populations they serve, and the capacity of the facility.
FACILITY
POPULATIONS SERVED
CAPACITY
Hillcrest Boarding House
Hillcrest Birch House
Youth Homes Group Home
Youth Homes/Independent Living
Structured Community Independent Living
Independent Living
Systems Unlimited-Group Homes, SAL
Chatham Oaks, Inc.
Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse
Coldren Retirement Residence
Citizen Building
Ecumenical Towers
Greenwood Manor
Lantern Park
Oaknoll
Autumn Park
Capitol House
Liberty Square (N. Liberty)
Coral Village (Coralville)
Atrium Village (Hills)
East Side Village (Lone Tree)
Heritage Manor Apartments
Windmill Pointe (Coralville)
Walden Place
DVIP
Ronald McDonald House
Lone Tree Care Center (Lone Tree)
Solon Nursing Care (Solon)
Persons with mental illness 9
Persons with mental illness 5
Unaccompanied minors 14
Homeless youths 18
Homeless youth aged 16-21 12
Persons with a variety of needs 5
Persons with developmental 160
disabilities
Persons with mental illness, mental 114
retardation or physical disabilities
Substance abuse patients 12
Elderly men and women 10
Persons who are elderly or disabled 18
Persons who are elderly 80
Convalescent care 87
Frail elderly men and women 100
Persons who are elderly 48
Persons who are elderly or disabled 64
Persons who are elderly or disabled 81
Persons who are elderly 35
Persons who are elderly 57
Persons who am elderly 30
term health problems
Persons who are elderly Not Avail.
Persons who are elderly Not Avail.
Persons who are elderly 40
Persons who are elderly 10
Victims of domestic violence and 60
their children
Families of children under
hospitalization 21
Persons who are elderly or disabled 46
Convalescent care 68
or disabled
and have long-
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REM (Coralville)
Reach for Your Potential (W. Branch)
Iowa Veterans Home (Marshalltown)
Persons with mental retardation
Persons with mental retardation
Veterans with geriatric or
chronic illness 830
Iowa City Care Center Persons who are elderly 89
2. Inventory of Services that Assist Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs
Assistance to Persons with a Disability
Adult Day Program (now Pathways Adult Day Health Program)
Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Johnson County (AMIJC)
Alzheimer's Association, East Central Iowa Chapter
Alzheimer's Support Group (U of I)
Arc of Johnson County
Camp Courageous of Iowa
Chatham Oaks, Inc.
Clearinghouse, The
Compuplay, YWCA
CORE-COmmunity RE-entry for persons with brain injury
Deaf Services Commission of Iowa
Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Hospital Based Home Care
Diabetes Association, American (Iowa Affiliate, Inc.)
East Side Village
Easter Seal Society of Iowa, Inc.
Elderly Services Agency of Johnson County Shared Housing Program
Employment Systems (formerly Nelson Center)
Epilepsy Association of Iowa
Evert Conner Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa
CORE-COmmunity RE-entry for persons with brain injury
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Child Evaluation Clinic
Handicare, Inc.
Hawkeye Health Services, Inc.
Home Life Medicare Services, Inc.
Human Services, Iowa Department of, Johnson County
InfoTech
Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School
Iowa City, City of
Department Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division
Housing Authority
Public Library
Iowa Department for the Blind
Iowa Department of Human Services, Johnson County
Iowa Department of Transportation, Driver's License Department
Iowa Pilot Parents, Inc.
Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Johnson County
Iowa Veterans' Home
Iowa Workforce Development (formerly Job Service of Iowa)
Job Opportunities of Johnson County, Inc.
Johnson County, County of Chatham Oaks
Mental Health Advocate
Mental Illness/Mental Retardation/Developmental
Disabilities/Brain Injury Planning Council
Learning Disabilities Association of Johnson County
Lekotek, YWCA
LIFE Skills, Inc.
Low Vision Support Group
(formerly Age-Related Macular Degeneration Support Group)
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, Eastern Iowa
Mercy Hospital
Home Health Care
Lifeline
Stroke Club
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Iowa City
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Pathways Adult Day Health Program (formerly Adult Day Program)
Pheasant Ridge Apartments
Pilot Parents, Inc., Iowa
Pursuing Adventures in Learning (PAL)
Reach for Your Potential
REM-IOWA, Inc.
Relay Iowa
SEATS (Special Elderly and Handicapped Transportation System), Johnson
County
Shared Housing Program
Social Security Administration
Speech and Hearing Clinic, Wendell Johnson (U of I)
Stroke Club
Systems Unlimited, Inc.
Threshold
University of Iowa
Services for Persons with Disabilities, Office of
Speech and Hearing Clinic, Wendell Johnson
Veterans' Service Office
University of Iowa - Hospitals and Clinics
Alzheimer's Support Group
Child Development Clinic
Child Psychiatry Service
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Mobile and Regional Child Health Specialty Clinics
University of Iowa - Dental College of Dentistry
Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities
Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit/Special Care Clinic
Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, Department of
Hospital Based Home Care
Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County (VNA)
Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Division of
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic (U of I)
Youth Homes, Inc.
Pursuing Adventures in Learning (PAL)
YWCA
Compuplay
Lekotek
Assistance to Persons Who Are Elderly
Adult Day Program (now Pathways Adult Day Health Program)
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Support Group (U of I)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Atrium Village
Caregiver's Support Group
Case Management for the Elderly
Coldren Retirement Residence (formerly Mary O. Coldren Home)
Coralville Autumn Club
Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center
Hospital Based Home Care
East Side Village
Elderly Access Program, Iowa Dental Association
Elderly Services of Johnson County
Case Management for the Elderly
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Shared Housing Program
Friendly Folks
Golden Age Club of Iowa City
HACAP (Hawkeye Area of Community Action Program, Inc.)
Heritage Area Agency on Aging
Legal Services Program
Home-Delivered Meals
Home Life Health Services, Inc.
Home Life Medicare Services, Inc.
Hospice, Inc., Iowa City
Human Services, Department of, Johnson County
Iowa City Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (formerly Iowa City Care
Center)
Iowa Veterans' Home
Lone Tree Senior Citizens' Club
Low Vision Support Group
(formerly Age-Related Macular Degeneration Support Group)
Mary O. Coldren Home (now Coldren Retirement Residence)
Mercy Hospital
Home Health Care
Lifeline
Seniors Unlimited
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Pathways Adult Day Health Program (formerly Adult Day Program)
Pheasant Ridge Apartments
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
SEATS (Special Elderly and Handicapped Transportation System), Johnson
County
Senior Center, Iowa City/Johnson County
Senior Peer Counseling Program
Shared Housing Program
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Social Security Administration
Solon Senior Citizens
Speech and Hearing Clinic, Wendell Johnson (U of I)
University of Iowa
Speech and Hearing Clinic, Wendell Johnson
University of Iowa - Hospitals and Clinics
Alzheimer's Support Group
University of Iowa - Dental College of Dentistry
Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit/Special Care Clinic
Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, Department of
Hospital Based Home Care
Visiting Nurse Association of Johnson County (VNA)
Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic (U of I)
Supportive Housing and Programs for Persons returning from Mental and Physical
Health Institutions
Please see section II.C.l.b. HOMELESS FACILITIES. These facilities serve
both homeless and non-homeless persons with special needs.
Additionally, Hillcrest Family Services offers an independent living program to
nearly 100 individuals with mental illness. This program provides supportive
services, mental health counseling, and living skills training to assist individuals in
reaching their highest degree of self-sufficiency.
A discussion of the need for transitional housing for persons with special needs
can be found in Section II.C.2.c.
BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The housing situation in Iowa City is atypical for most of Iowa. Iowa City is the home of a
highly educated, professional and academic workforce and of the University of Iowa. A
high median household income ($54,400 for a family of four as determined by 1999 HUD
Income Guidelines) from the academic and professional workforce translates into a
demand for larger homes, which adds to existing high land values. Additionally, the large
student population increases competition for affordable rental units, especially in the
downtown area and close to campus. In comparison to other Iowa communities, Iowa City
has very high average land values, fair market rents, and cost of living index. (American
Chamber of Commerce Research Association, 1999). Housing vacancy rates are less
than 2 percent. The private sector has been concentrating on the construction of higher
priced single-family homes, which provide them the greatest return on investment.
Public Policies Affecting Affordable Housing
Overall, the City has few of the barriers that are normally considered to be
exclusionary. The City allows small lots, mixed-use housing, manufactured housing
in single-family residential zones, and it uses a number of federal, state, and
private programs for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of affordable
units. It is the City's policy to aggressively pursue funding for affordable housing, to
establish public/private partnerships, and to utilize tools such as tax abatement and
general obligation bonds to support the development of affordable housing.
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Low vacancy rates and the lack of appropriately zoned vacant land or abandoned
buildings, combined with the fact that the City does not own any tax-delinquent
propedies, makes it difficult for the City to develop affordable housing on its own.
The Iowa City Housing Authority has scattered-site housing units available, but the
development of new units is expensive. As a result, the costs associated with
building new affordable housing units acts as a barrier to the City's endeavors to
address this problem.
Currently the City is developing a new neighborhood of 280-340 units on the north
side of Iowa City located on a City-owned peninsula created by the Iowa River.
Construction is expected to commence within the next two years with a complete
build out anticipated in five to ten years. The Peninsula Neighborhood will be
traditional in style modeled after Iowa City's older neighborhoods. Streets will be
narrower than in conventional subdivisions and alleys will provide access to
garages. This will allow for a pedestrian friendly environment with more
landscaping and less paving in the fronts of houses. There will be a mixture of
housing with townhouses, apartment buildings, and detached single family houses
occupying the same block. There may also be "live work units" with offices or
shops on the first floor and apartments on upper floors.
The Peninsula has the potential to provide housing affordability through small lot
and house sizes and accessory apartments above garages. However, affordability
over the long term will be a difficult problem for the Peninsula Neighborhood due to
the anticipated attractiveness of the neighborhood. The desirability of the
Peninsula as a place to live will cause upward pressure on housing prices. While
the Peninsula may have a small percentage of lower cost housing, there may be
mechanisms used to ensure long-term affordability such as affordability covenants
or non-profit ownership of some units.
The federal "fair market rent" guidelines that establish maximum rents for afford-
able housing projects will significantly impact the development of new units. With
the reduced rent guidelines, developers/owners would receive lower rents, thus
discouraging them further from developing affordable housing. Additionally, federal
policies regarding guidelines for affordable housing have been in constant flux,
making planning for the development of affordable housing very difficult.
2. Tax Policies That Affect Land and Other Property
In Iowa, property tax policies are set by the state; the City has no control over
either the cap on taxes or the rollback set annually by the state. The City is
financially dependent upon property taxes as its main source of revenues as the
City does not have a local sales tax or income tax. Since housing values are higher
than in other localities, property taxes are higher as well, thus further increasing the
cost of housing and acting as a barrier to securing affordable housing. However,
housing developed and owned by non-profit housing agencies is exempt from
property taxes so they can develop affordable housing at slightly lower expense
than private developers.
Though the state property tax rollback policy decreases the percent of taxable
value, property taxes still may go up due to the increases in value. The rollback
policy limits the amount of tax revenues the City can collect. Subsequently, this
limits funds that could otherwise be applied to developing and/or providing
incentives for low-income housing and supportive services. The rollback factor
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limits the ability of the City to budget or commit funds for the development of
affordable housing.
Land Use Controls and Zoning Ordinances
Demand for low density single-family housing developments in the past have also
limited the interest in more intensive residential development. There is a
prevalence of RS-5 (5 units to an acre) zones, and values for houses with larger
lots have remained high and not very affordable. There is currently very little
vacant land zoned for multi-family development within Iowa City, and attempts to
fezone some residential areas have encountered resistance from neighbors
opposed to more intensive development, especially the construction of apartments
in single-family areas. Their concerns about the impact of more intensive
development, such as increased traffic, building scale and design, noise and
demands on services, and the lengthy rezoning process during which these
concerns usually arise, have created additional barriers to the construction of more
affordable housing units. Even when development is not at a higher density, such
as in a manufactured housing park, neighborhood concerns about devaluation of
their property and other factors, make rezoning difficult.
The Comprehensive Plan has attempted to address these concerns by identifying
appropriate areas for townhouses and apartments. The Plan encourages
development of moderate density housing in locations that have good access to
collector and arterial streets and parks and open space. The Plan also encourages
that multi-family buildings be designed in a scale and manner which is compatible
with the neighborhoods in which they will be built. The City has also used the
district planning process to bring more focus to the policies of the Comprehensive
Plan and to involve property owners and neighborhood residents in the process of
identifying locations for townhouses and apartment buildings.
The City has initiated the "Good Neighbor" policy to encourage developers to meet
with their neighbors prior to submitting a rezoning or development application to
the Planning and Zoning Commission. The focus of these meetings is to help
inform neighborhoods about developments and help developers identify issues and
possible solutions. When developers have used the Good Neighbor policy their
developments have been less controversial and their proposals have received
greater community acceptance.
The City implemented an open space ordinance and impact fee in 1994. Develop-
ers are required to dedicate land to be preserved as neighborhood open space or
to contribute an equivalent amount of money to go toward open space acquisition.
Open space is an important element in planning functioning neighborhoods,
however, it can affect housing prices. Requiring land to be incorporated into the
development as open space could increase development costs, thus increasing
housing costs and/or rents.
Subdivision and infrastructure requirements may also be considered as barriers to
affordable housing. Standards such as road width could possibly be reduced in
some areas to lessen the cost of infrastructure and hence the cost of housing
construction while still maintaining acceptable levels of safety and infrastructure
quality. The City has encouraged Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and has an
overlay zone that enables developers to cluster housing which may cut
infrastructure expenses.
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4. Building Codes, Fees, and Charges
The City is constructing a new water plant and upgrading the sewage treatment
plant. In order to pay for construction, water user fees will increase approximately
40 percent and sewer fees approximately 35 percent from 1995-2000. This repre-
sents a substantial increase in the costs associated with living in Iowa City. Though
these increases will impact all water users in Iowa City, the increase will make it
more difficult for low-income households to be able to afford to live in Iowa City.
Though Iowa City does not require construction measures in excess of the Uniform
Building Code (UBC), several UBC-approved construction practices that could be
used to reduce construction costs are not being implemented by local contractors.
Some measures to reduce costs include increasing spacing between studs, using
straight-gable roofs, and careful planning of the location of plumbing and electrical
fixtures to reduce the number of fixtures used. Combined with the other factors
contributing to the high costs of constructing new units, local construction practices
adding to the costs of housing lessen the likelihood that newly constructed units
would be "affordable" to low- and moderate-income households. The City is
undertaking a study to review the City's unified development codes to determine if
streamlining or other changes are necessary.
Growth Limits
Planned growth through the "phasing in" of infrastructure and services as identified
in Iowa City's Comprehensive Plan, is intended to limit development to areas
adjacent to those currently served, thus allowing for the orderly extension of
infrastructure. Growth is also limited by the fact that some services (e.g. sewers)
are presently at capacity in certain pads of the city. However, urban growth is
proceeding mainly with the development of single-family subdivisions, with costs
ranging from $150,000-$375,000 per home. Development that does occur where
services are not in place must incorporate the provision of water, sewer, streets,
and other infrastructure into their design, thus effectively raising the development
costs of each housing unit. As a result, prices of new homes reflect these
increased costs and are beyond the reach of lower-income households.
The absence of vacant infill lots also acts as a barrier, limiting the extent that the
City can expand its affordable housing stock. Typically, the few existing infill lots
are zoned for less-dense development and are located in low-density single-family
neighborhoods. The City is experimenting with various ways of providing affordable
single-family housing on these lots. Methods include moving donated houses,
sweat equity of future owners, and modular homes.
Policies That Affect the Return on Residential Investment
Though Iowa City does not employ policies that directly affect the return on
residential investment, the combination of high demand for housing, the phasing in
of new housing developments, and the land use and zoning restrictions
implemented have protected residential investments. As Iowa City has one of the
most active housing markets in the state, the median cost of single-family dwelling
units has increased from $104,517 to $139,500, or 33.5 percent between 1993 and
first quarter 1999. Fifty-six percent of owner-occupied homes in Iowa City are
valued between $55,000 and $125,000 (1998 Iowa City Building Permits);
however, due to the constantly increasing value of housing, the number of homes
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in this price range is shrinking annually. For example, the average cost of a home
built in Iowa City in 1998 was $134,039, not including the price of the lot, which can
range from $20,000-$70,000. (Source: Iowa City Building Permits issued for 1998.)
Dissemination of Information
Lack of information about the availability of housing and services for low- and
moderate-income households acts as a barrier to securing affordable housing.
One of the misconceptions that is prevalent in Iowa City among the general
citizenry is that all housing needs are being met, either by the private market, by
the City, or by non-profit agencies. Though there is a wide continuum of housing
and services available through public, for-profit, and non-profit agencies in the city,
available resources do not stretch far enough to cover everyone's needs; some
housing needs go unmet. As the number of households requiring assistance
increases, agencies are finding it more difficult to secure the necessary funding to
meet those needs.
In order to fulfill the need for citizen input on housing issues and solutions, City
staff organized the Iowa City Community Housing Forum on October 23, 1996.
The purpose of this meeting was to allow residents the opportunity to participate in
a discussion concerning housing issues and needs in Iowa City. Approximately
100 people artended the Forum including 75 residents. Out of this meeting came
three subcommittees; the Goal Setting and Target Group, Funding Mechanisms
Group, and the Development and Regulatory Measures Group. These groups met
over the next year and published their report in December of 1997.
The Community Housing Forum members made their recommendations to the City
Council and have since begun development and implementation of various
programs and policies. City staff provides periodic progress reports to City Council,
the Housing and Community Development Commission and to everyone who
attended the Forum.
Comm unity Attitudes
There is also some resistance to integrating low-income families into established
neighborhoods. "Not in My Back Yard" (NIMBY) concerns over the effect on
property values of locating low-income households have acted as a barrier in some
Iowa City neighborhoods. These fears most often arise from misconceptions
regarding the lifestyle and needs of low-income families.
Neighborhood opposition to low-income housing projects makes finding feasible
sites more difficult. Such concerns as aesthetics, crime, and declining property
values were cited as reasons for the opposition by adjacent property owners and
neighborhood groups.
The reluctance of property owners to sell properties to the City at prices making
affordable housing construction feasible have also limited the viability of City-
sponsored projects; some owners have operated on the assumption that the City
has "deep pockets" and will pay for land based on speculative development
values. Additionally, undeveloped land around the City's fringes has been
purchased by individuals as an investment and speculation of increasing values.
Often undeveloped land is held by a speculator until the property is re-zoned, thus
increasing the land value and maximizing his/her return. Furthermore, local "peer
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pressure" has deterred property owners further from selling land in particular
neighborhoods for the creation of "low income" housing. These recent events
would most likely discourage attempts at developing similar projects in the near
future.
However, the City of Iowa City has maintained a dialogue with the public in order to
educate the public about the need for and importance of providing affordable
housing. This has lead to a growing acceptance of affordable housing projects.
Additionally, the City has implemented programs to entice private developers to
build affordable housing. This has been done through such programs as low
interest general obligation bonds. Further education of the public and increased
use of the City's affordable housing programs by developers will lead to greater
ease in developing affordable housing projects in the future.
9. Five Year Strategy
The City of Iowa City will continue to look for ways to remove barriers to affordable
housing. In 1996 the City hosted a Community Housing Forum that attracted
approximately 100 persons. The purpose of the forum was to increase public
awareness of affordable housing issues and to receive input from citizens, program
users, developers and others. From that meeting three subcommittees were
formed and charged with developing the ideas presented at the forum. The three
subcommittees met for about one year at which time a Community Housing Forum
Report (CHFR) was issued. The CHFR contained an array of strategies and
priorities for the community to pursue with the end result being an increase in
affordable housing units. The City Council adopted a number of the strategies that
were presented in the CHFR. Over the last year the City staff has worked with
numerous partners to implement the strategies.
In December 1999 or January 2000 the City of Iowa City is expecting to meet with
prospective consultants regarding a review of the City's development code. The
purpose of this study is to find areas where policies and regulations maybe
streamlined or add unnecessary cost in developing housing. Once the study has
been completed the City would consider implementing the recommendations.
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
The City of Iowa City has been working to address issues of housing and other types of
discrimination for many years. Iowa City is often considered a leader in this arena. The
most recent accomplishment is HUD's pending recognition of Iowa City's Human Rights
Ordinance as being "substantially equivalent". With this designation the City may start
investigating and litigating cases of discrimination. This should enable a more timely and
effective process.
In FY99 there were forty (40) formal discrimination complaints filed. Of these only three,
or 7.5%, were housing related. Both the Human Rights office and Iowa City Housing
Authority provide landlord and tenant education and outreach.
The following actions were undertaken by the City of Iowa City, in the City's fiscal year
1999 (July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999), to affirmatively further fair housing. Also, please
see the Human Rights Commission's Annual Report in Appendix 5. This report gives
very specific accomplishments for the program year.
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ACTIONS TAKEN TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING
Actions Taken
Outreach through weekly advertisements in local
newspapers regarding fair housing discrimination
Regular monitoring by Human Rights Coordinator for
illegal advertisements
Public Service Announcements on Housing
Discrimination are shown on the local cable TV
(government channel- 29)
Pamphlets and posters on the fair housing
discrimination laws are disseminated to community
organizations and are displayed at the University,
Civic Center, Library and City buses.
Educational video (Fair Housing Law) is made
available to the community
Referrals of housing discrimination complaints
outside Iowa City's jurisdiction were made to HUD
and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Revising Human Rights Ordinance to become
substantially equivalent
Analysis of Fair Housing Practices and Impediments
was updated
Discrimination Complaints were received by the
Human Right Coordinator
Results
Phone calls and walk-in inquiries
Advertisers who placed the illegal ads are
contacted by the Human Rights Commission
and provided educational materials
Education and outreach - Get informal and
formal complaints
Increased public awareness of housing
discrimination
Increased public knowledge of Fair Housing
Laws
Interagency cooperation
HUD has, again, requested revisions to the
Ordinance
Update of document addressed deficiencies in
the existing AI
Complaints were addresses as necessary (see
Human Rights Commission Annual Report)
Analysis of Fair Housing Practices and Impediments
Iowa City has updated its Analysis of Fair Housing Practices and Impediments (AI)
every two-three years. Staff from the Human Rights Office and the Community
Development Division reviewed and completed the Self-Review Form in the fall of 1997.
Upon completion of this evaluation, several areas of the existing Analysis of Fair
Housing Practices and Impediments (AI) were found to be deficient. Because of these
findings an update of the AI was planned. In January 1998 the Community Development
Division, with the assistance of the Human Rights Office, began an update of the City's
AI. This AI update was completed, reviewed and approved by the Human Rights
Commission in February 1998.
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
As identified in the AI, the following are impediments to fair housing choice (in no order
of priority).
Family Size (larger families had a more difficult time finding affordable housing)
Racial Discrimination
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Poor Rental Histories
Disabilities
Ignorance of the laws by both landlords and tenants
Reluctance to file official complaints
Negative perceptions of the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
Actions Taken to Overcome Impediments
The City has undertaken numerous actions, by the Planning & Community Development
Department, the Iowa City Housing Authority and the Human Rights Office to identify,
address and resolve impediments to fair housing. Many of these actions were described
in the table above. In addition, CDBG and HOME funds were allocated to housing
projects that address some of the impediments outlined above. An example of these
projects include the Iowa City Housing Authority's Tenant to Owner Program (TOP) and
Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP).
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Self-Sufficiency
]o13 Training
Housirlg
Support Services
Emergency Shelter
IV. Strategic Plan
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IV A. GENERAL FORMAT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN
The strategic plan is a general overview of Iowa City's plan for housing, jobs and services for low-
income residents for the next five years. This section of the Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) will
show the types of projects or activities that we envision taking place, initiated by the City or by
other organizations. Since this is a five-year overview, the numbers relating to units, households
and funds are rough estimates (based upon the past uses of federal funds).
1. General Priorities for Allocating Investment
Iowa City expects to receive a total of approximately $1.620.000 in federal funds (CDBG &
HOME) annually. Other federal funds for specific programs, like the Housing Choice Voucher
Program is already designated by the federal government for a specific use (rent assistance for
this example). The City has established a citizen-oriented method for allocating CDBG and HOME
funds. The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) is a nine member citizen
advisory commission to the City Council. As funding becomes available, annually, this commission
hears proposals from numerous local organizations (both non-profit and for-profits) and the City
itself. Once the presentations are heard this commission ranks each proposal according to pre-
determined factors (see Ranking Criteria in Appendix 5). The most important factor is "addressing
a priority need identified in the CITY STEPS Plan". Projects requesting funding must address one
of these needs, and since funding is limited, the proposals meeting a "HIGH" or "MEDIUM" priority
need are given the highest rating. Once the projects are ranked, the commission makes their
funding recommendation to the City Council. The City Council reviews the recommendation and
makes revisions, as needed, and then votes to adopt the funding allocations of CDBG and HOME
monies as part of the one year Action Plan.
a. Geographically
Iowa City is a fairly homogeneous community with no areas of heavy low income or minority
concentrations or areas with concentrations of deteriorated housing. The residential central city
area surrounding the University of Iowa has a preponderance of student rental housing, but is not
an area of concentration of low income families. Because of this, there is no defined plan for
allocating CDBG and HOME funds geographically. Since CDBG and HOME projects are often
initiated by a number of different organizations, these federal funds are used throughout the
community. Likewise, the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program serves citizens on a citywide
basis and distributes the assistance accordingly. All service programs are based on individual
need and are not allocated geographically.
b. Among Priority Needs as Identified in HUD Table IV.1
HUD Table IV. 1 (page --) shows that there are a number of needs with "HIGH" priorities in each of
the categories (housing, homeless, public facilities, and public services). The City does not use
set-asides for any of these categories. However, federal regulations prehibit more than 15 percent
of CDBG funds being used for public services. Estimating the public service expenditures
annually is fairly simple given the federal restrictions (CDBG funds x .15 = $ for public services).
This calculation gives us an estimate of $145.000 annually that may be used to fund public
service activities, based upon current CDBG funding levels. There are no limits or requirements
for allocating funds in each of the other categories (housing, public facilities and economic
development).
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2. Basis for Assigning the Priority
In order to develop this plan and determine the community's needs citizen input was solicited. (A
complete description of the development of the CITY STEPS Plan can be found in Section I.A.)
This citizen input was the main force behind the priority rankings of the identified needs. A group,
made up of six residents, formed the Priorities and Strategies Committee. Committee members
attended the public meetings and discussed the community's needs with many organizations. As
a result the Priorities and Strategies Committee assigned priodty rankings of "HIGH", "MEDIUM",
"LOW", and "NO SUCH NEED" to all of the various needs identified in this plan. These priorities
will then be used by the HCDC and staff to rank proposed projects and make funding
recommendations to the City Council.
These priority rankings are not absolute and am subject to change upon presentation of evidence
that a need does exist and the level of that need is well documented. In general, "low" priority
rankings indicate that existing services are adequately meeting current demand, or that no
specific needs have been identified at this time. It is also important to remember that these are not
the needs of the City as a whole. but those of its low-income residents only. Thus, Water
Improvements and Parking have a "Low" priority ranking as far as the low-income population
alone is concerned, but these improvements are a "high" priority for the City as a whole.
3. Obstacles to Meeting Undeserved Needs
Available funding is the most apparent obstacle. Most of the services that are needed by low
income persons are available in Iowa City; if more funding were available existing services could
be expanded to meet the needs of the community. A second, less apparent, obstacle to meeting
lower income residents' needs has to do with community attitudes. Many persons support
services or programs designed to help the needy, but do not want "low income housing" or multi-
family housing in their neighborhood. (See also Section IV.F.)
Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Individuals
Beds/Units
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
Permanent Housing
Total
Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative
Needs Inventory Gap Priority
73 55 8 High
60 30 30 High
90 0 90 High
223 85 128
Estimated Supportive Services Slots
Job Training 0
Case Management 0
Substance Abuse Treatment 0
Mental Health Care 0
Housing Placement 0
Life Skills Training 0
0 0 High
0 0
0 0 High
0 0 High
0 0
0 0 High
Estimated Sub-Populations
Chronic Substance Abusers
Seriously Mentally III
Dually-Diagnosed
Veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Youth
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 High
0 0 0
0 0 0
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 High
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Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Persons in Families with Children
Beds/Units
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
Permanent Housing
Total
Estimated Current Unmet Need/
Needs Inventory Gap
33 48 (-15)*
101 36 65
0 0 0
134 48 50
Estimated Supportive Services Slots
Job Training 250
Case Management 0
Child Care 0
Substance Abuse Treatment 0
Mental Health Care 0
Housing Placement 0
Life Skills Training 1300
250 75
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Estimated Sub-Populations
Chronic Substance Abusers
Seriously Mentally III
Dually-Diagnosed
Veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Relative
Priority
High
High
High
High
Medium
High
High
High
Medium
High
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 Medium
0 0 0 High
0 0 0 High
Special Needs/Non-Homeless
Sub-Populations
Priority Need Estimated $
Elderly Medium $0
Frail Elderly High $0
Severe Mental Illness High $0
Developmentally Disabled High $0
Physically Disabled High $0
Persons with Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction High $0
Persons with HIV/AIDS High $0
TOTAL $0
*Inventory exists at DVIP, however, funds for staffing do not allow for maximum utilization of the
facility.
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HUD Table IV. 1
LISTING OF PRIORITY NEEDS
Renter
OWReF
PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS
(households)
Small
Large
Elderly
Cost Burden >
30%
Cost Burden >
50%
Physical Defects
Overcrowded**
Cost Burden >
30%
Cost Burden >
50%
Physical Defects
Overcrowded**
Cost Burden >
30%
Cost Burden >
50%
Physical Defects
Overcrowded**
Cost Burden >
30%
Cost Burden >
50%
Physical Defects
Overcrowded**
Priority Need Level
High, Medium, Low,
No Such Need
0-30% 31-50%
H =H
H H
L L
H M
H H
H H
L L
H M
M M
M M
L L
M M
H M
H M
H H
L L
1990
ESTIMATED
UNITS
51-
80%
M 1,088
M 507
L 185
L 69
M 112
M 9
L 35
L 7
M 304
M 121
L 10
L 19
M 955
M 263
M 2337
L 75
1990 ESTIMATED
DOLLARS
NEEDED
TO ADDRESS
20,200,000
9,400,000
1,850,000
4,140,000
2,080,000
170,000
350,000
420,000
5,650,000
2,250,000
100,000
1,140,000
8,600,000
4,730,000
23,370,000
1,400,000
PRIORITY HOMELESS NEEDS
Outreach Assessment
Emergency Shelters
Transitional Shelters
Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Housing
Priority Need Level
High, Medium, Low, No Such Need
Families Individuals w/Special Needs
M M M
Families Individuals w/Special Needs
H H M
Families Individuals w/Special Needs
H H H
Families Individuals w/Special Needs
N N H
Families Individuals w/Special Needs
H H N
ESTIMATED
DOLLARS
NEEDED
TO ADDRESS
600,000
1,250,000
3,250,000
1,250,000
6,510,000
Information on this table is based upon statistics from the 1990 U.S. Census
** NOTE: New Construction of multi-family units
Table IV.2
CITY OF IOWA CITY FY2001-FY2006
ESTIMATED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (CDBG AND HOME FUNDING)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance
Rental Housing - New Construction
Rental Housing - Acq./Rehabilitation
Homebuyer Assistance
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab
Homeless Shelters
Public Facilities
Public Services
Economic Development
Other Activities
Administration and Planning
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
50 Households Assisted $ 180,000
125 Units $1,500,000
50 Units $ 750,000
55Households $ 165,000
300 Units $1,620,000
--- $ 335,000
--- $1,200,000
--- $ 725,000
--- $ 375,000
--- $ 250,000
CDBG and HOME $1,000,000
$8,100,000'
* This table represents the amount of funding the City of Iowa City expects to receive from federal
sources (CDBG and HOME) and program income in fiscal years 2001-2006. The activities and
estimates of expenditures shown in the table are based upon the past uses of these funds and the
strategies highlighted in this plan.
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IV B. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Table IV.l, designed by HUD, shows the general needs of a jurisdiction in a standardized format.
The table, as presented, estimates the number of units affected by a particular need and how
much money it would require to totally meet this need over the five year period of this plan. The
funds needed to satisfy the needs are estimates based upon our best information and represent
the total funds needed (public and private), however, these numbers are very high and are not
what the City expects to receive in the next five years.
Estimates on how much money the City does expect to receive and allocate for these needs is
shown on Table IV.2 and, again, are estimates based upon our best information (from agencies,
organizations and experience). This is a more realistic idea of how federal funds received by Iowa
City will be allocated over the next five years.
1. Statement of Specific Objectives
Within this plan we have tried to describe and estimate the activities that will be undertaken and at
least be partially funded with federal funds in Iowa City over the next five years. Again, since this
is a five year overview and we do not know what type of funding requests the City will receive over
time we cannot pinpoint the exact number of housing units that will be assisted. The following
estimates are based upon the funding requests that have been received and/or funded over the
past several years.
a. Influence of Housing Market on Use of Funds
As stated in the Housing Market Analysis section of this plan, Section III. A., the housing market in
Iowa City is very tight. This translates to an expensive housing market in both rental and owner-
occupied units. In 1997 the City contracted with Maxfield Research. Inc. to perform a housing
market analysis. This analysis confirmed and quantified the housing needs for the Iowa City area.
Much of the information in this study has been included in Section of this document. As we
plan for affordable housing and the allocation of resources over the next five years the needs
outlined within the Maxfield Research study will be used as a guideline.
(1) Rental Assistance
Data from the 1990 Census as shown in HUD Table IV. 1 reveal that there are 2141 low income
elderly or small and large related households with a cost burden over 30 percent of their gross
income. Currently the Iowa City Public Housing Authority has 101units of public housing and
1.070 Housing Choice Vouchers. In addition, there is a continual waiting list of approximately 300
unassisted households. Because of the high market rents in Iowa City, rental assistance is the
most often cited and important need identified by low-income persons. The City intends to
continue programs and pursue expansion the amount of rental assistance available.
100 Units
50 Units
100 Households
7500 Units
10 Units
New Housing Choice Vouchers (20 annually)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance (10 annually)
Housing Skills and Location Assistance (20 annually)
Inspections and Re-inspections of Rental Units (1500 annually)
Congregate Housing for Elderly Persons
(2) Production of New Units
The production of new housing units in Iowa City is primarily being done by the private sector with
approximately 160 single-family dwellings and 240 multi-family rental units coming on-line
annually (from 1990-1997). One barrier to producing new, affordable housing units is the cost of
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developable land. Because of this there have not been many "assisted" housing units being built.
CDBG and HOME funds are available for the production of new units as feasible.
200 Units
250 Units
25 Units
New Construction of Rental Housing (25 annually)
New Construction of Privately Developed Affordable Owner-
Occupied Housing (50 annually)
Assistance to Homebuyers to Purchase New Housing (5 annually)
(3) Rehabilitation of Old Units
Iowa City has an effective housing rehabilitation program that has been assisting households for
over 20 years. Funds have been used primarily for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied units that
are owned by low income and elderly persons. Due to the City's tight housing market, the
rehabilitation and maintenance of the housing stock is one of the most cost-effective and efficient
means of insuring a safe, decent housing stock. The City also had a rental rehabilitation program
from 1985 to 1994, but this program has been discontinued as a result of lack of landlord interest
and an effective rental inspection program. Rental rehabilitation is an eligible activity and individual
requests will be considered in conjunction with our regular CDBG and HOME allocation cycle.
10 Units Rental Accessibility (2 annually)
25 Units Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation and Accessibility (5 annually)
300 Units General Rehabilitation of Owner-Occupied Housing (60 annually)
50 Units Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Units for Rental Housing (10 annually)
$100,000 Rehabilitation of Homeless Shelters or Transitional Housing
(4) Acquisition of Existing Units
Again, due to the housing market the acquisition of existing units is also very expensive. However,
there have been several successful activities that have received federal funds to acquire existing
housing units. Given the difficulty in acquiring land for affordable housing, this type of activity has
been successfully used to provide the City an opportunity to scatter affordable housing projects
within the community.
15 Units New Single Room Occupancy
25 Units Affordable Rental Housing for Low Income Persons
30 Units Assistance to Homebuyers to Purchase Existing Housing
2. Proposed Accomplishments
The Strategic Plan section of the Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) shows the types of projects or
activities that we envision taking place, initiated by the City or other organizations. Since this is a
five-year overview, the numbers involving units, households and funds are rough estimates
(based upon the past uses of federal funds).
a. Number of Persons to whom the Jurisdiction will Provide Affordable
Housing by Income Type for Rental and Ownership
(1) Extremely Low Income Households (under 30% median income)
(2) Low Income Households (between 31% and 50% median income)
(3) Moderate Income Households (over 51% median income)
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The City of Iowa City expects to assist a number of housing projects with CDBG and HOME
funds. An estimate of the number of units is listed above within the various sections. Top priority
will be given to households under 30% of median income; these are listed as a "HIGH" priority
within the CITY STEPS Plan. From the figures above, there will be approximately 955 units of
affordable housing being provided within the City of Iowa City. Since priorities are given to lower
income households we can conservatively estimate that over one-half of these households will be
under 50% of median income. Many of the projects funded with CDBG or HOME funds will be
used to assist households under 30% of median income.
b. Time Period of Assistance
Since this is a five year plan, and the projects that receive CDBG and HOME assistance are
proposed annually, it is difficult to predict when (in what year) projects will be undertaken. Nearly
all of the estimates are based upon the City receiving a consistent source of federal funds
throughout the term of this plan. Should less funding become available, the estimates for the
projects or units to be completed.
IV C. HOMELESSNESS
Estimated federal funds to be expended for Homeless Activities over
the next five years:
$400,000
1. Strategies for Addressing the Needs of Person who are Homeless
a. Homeless Prevention
Strategy:
Objectives:
Assist low-income households in maintaining and retaining their existing housing.
a. Establish/Improve emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance.
b. Improve in-home support systems such as: living skills training; check in/on
service; "buddy system" supports/mentor program.
c. Improve access to physical/mental health care.
d. Facilitate the development of countywide housing rehab programs.
While programs do exist to provide food and other care to those in crisis, relatively few programs
exist that provide financial assistance to maintain a families and individuals in their current homes.
Yet, the short-term cost of such assistance is much lower than the long-term expense to
taxpayers of supporting people in emergency facilities. HACAP operates two programs providing
limited assistance with utility payments for income-qualifying households. Another program.
operated by Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship is available to help lower income households
with rent and utility deposits. The Salvation Army provides assistance with water payments up to
$50 for a small handful of individuals/families. The State of Iowa operates a fund that allocates
$500 a year to income eligible families with children to keep them in their homes. In addition, there
are private groups that provide small amounts of emergency assistance. Access to these
programs is extremely limited and often for one-time assistance only.
Many low-income persons find it difficult to make monthly rent and mortgage payments and pay
the necessary expenses of maintaining or rehabilitating their homes. Assistance in maintaining
these homes guarantees their long-term inclusion in the stock of affordable housing.
Often times persons faced with trouble just need someone to talk with to prevent a problem from
becoming a crisis. Representatives of the Emergency Housing Project have suggested that a
"buddy system" or mentor program could prevent some individual's problems from escalating to a
level that would require emergency services and shelter.
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b. Reaching out to Persons who are Homeless and Assessing Individual Needs
Strategy:
Objectives:
Advocate human services coordination.
a. Investigate the location of an easily accessible referral center.
b. Pursue a single application for service system entry.
c. Pursue the formation of a local computerized system that connects clients
with services. serves as a database. and provides inter-agency referrals.
d. Support continued funding of Johnson County Council of Governments
(JCCOG) Human Services Coordinator.
Strategy:
Objective:
Increase understanding of issues surrounding rural homelessness.
Conduct a study of rural homelesshess coordinated with JCCOG to determine the
level of unmet need, formulate outreach efforts and support requests for additional
funding.
c. Addressing Shelter Needs of Persons who are Homeless
1. Emergency Shelter Needs
Strategy:
Objectives:
Emergency Shelter Rehab/Expansion.
a. Improve and maintain existing shelter facilities.
b. Consider expansion or addition of facilities to meet increased demand.
c. Expand staff and capabilities within existing system to provide improved
service.
Strategy:
Objectives:
Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities.
a. Investigate easily accessible day shelter location possibilities.
b. Expand available services such as: social/case worker availability; laundry
facilities; childcare opportunities; improved public and private transportation
access; showers.
2. Transitional Housing Needs
Strategy:
Objectives:
Improve transitional housing programs for families.
a. Develop scattered-site, transitional housing programs requiring participation
in supportive services.
b. Help existing providers of transitional housing increase capacity.
Strategy:
Objectives:
Provide transitional housing for single individuals.
a. Develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) type housing for singles with
access to support seNices.
b. Continue support of transitional housing for unaccompanied youth.
Strategy:
Objectives:
Provide special needs transitional housing.
a. Provide transitional housing for persons with mental illness.
b. Provide services to support special needs populations in non-facility based
care environments.
d. Helping Homeless Persons Make the Transition to Independent Living
Please see Transitional Housing Needs above and the Non-Housing Community Development
Plan (Section IV.E.).
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IV D. OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS
Priority Housing and Supportive Service Needs of Persons who are Not Homeless but
Require Supportive Housing
Provide housing and supportive services to persons who are elderly and frail elderly, persons with
disabilities, persons with alcohol or other drug addiction, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families,
and public housing residents. Housing and supportive services may include congregate housing,
chore services, housing rehabilitation programs, in-home support services, home health services,
case management, education, dependent care, job training and employment services,
alcohol/drug abuse counseling, mental health services, and other types of housing and services
designed to develop independence and self sufficiency. (refer to Section II.D. for more detailed
information)
The City of Iowa City, through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provides
rehabilitation and accessibility improvements to local agencies that provide housing with support-
ive services, e.g. Systems Unlimited. The City also provides grant writing technical assistance to
non-profit agencies. In cooperation with many local agencies. a Supportive Housing grant.
amounting to $1.200,000 was obtained from HUD for a 3-year period. The Supported Training
and Access to Resources (STAR) grant will be utilized to assist persons who are homeless and
chronically unemployed achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency through employment.
There are numerous other programs and resources available to assist agencies with housing and
supportive service needs, they include:
Shelter Plus Care Program
Supportive Housing Program (SHP)
Section 811 program (Persons with Disabilities)
Section 202 program (Elderly)
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)
HOME Funds
Other, as appropriate, including local initiatives from private non-profit entities
Objectives:
Continue to review the need to provide housing and supportive services for persons who
are not homeless but require supportive housing and identify potential providers and sites.
Continue to provide rehabilitation and accessibility improvements to local agencies that
provide housing with supportive services.
c. Continue to provide grant writing technical support to local non-profit agencies.
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IV E.
PRIORITY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TABLE IV. 3 Non-Housing Community Development Priorities
Priority Need Level
High, Medium, Low,
No Such Need
PUBLIC FACILITY NEEDS
Senior Centers
Youth Centers
Neighborhood Facilities
Child Care Centers
Parks, Recreational Facilities
Health Facilities
Parking Facilities
Other Public Facilities
INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements
Flood Drain Improvements
Water Improvements
Street Improvements
Sidewalk Improvements
Sewer Improvements
Asbestos Removal
Other Infrastructure Improvements
Needs
PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS
Senior Services
Handicapped Services
Youth Services
Transportation Services
Substance Abuse Services
Employment Training
Crime Awareness
Fair Housing Activities
Tenant/Landlord Counseling
Child Care Services
Health Services
Other Public Service Needs
L
L
L
N
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
M
H
H
H
L
M
H
H
H
H
ESTIMATED
DOLLARS NEEDED
TO ADDRESS
250,000
30,000
750,000
1,000,000
400,000
60,000
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
UnknOWn
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
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PRIORITY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS
Accessibility Needs
HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEEDS
Residential Historic Preservation Needs
Non-Residential Historic Preservation
Needs
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Commercial-Industrial Rehabilitation
Commercial-Industrial Infrastructure
Other Commercial Industrial
Improvements
Micro-Businesses
Other-Businesses
Technical Assistance
Other Economic Development Needs
OTHER COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Energy Efficiency Improvements
Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Code Enforcement
PLANNING
Planning
Priority Need Level
High, Medium, Low,
No Such Need
H
L
H
M
__M
ESTIMATED
DOLLARS NEEDED
TO ADDRESS
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
unknown
$50,000
1. Public Facility Needs
Estimated Federal funds to be expended for Public Facility Needs
over the next five years:
$1,200,000
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Dependent Care Facilities:
According to Elderly Services Agency (ESA), a dependent care facility is still
needed that could include senior day care, senior respite care, and possibly child
care. The Johnson County Department of Public Health Adult Day Program (ADP)
has been in operation since August 1979 and is the only program in Johnson
County that offers short term respite care for high functioning frail elderly without
medical needs during the day. ADP was previously located at the Senior Center but
State regulations require a specific amount of program space per participant. To
meet the new requirements the program was forced to move. ADP is now located
in leased space at Greenwood. Though a temporary solution. the client area criteria
was met. This Greenwood space. however. did not create enough room to handle
the future needs of the program. A restriction on accepting new clients was adopted
until a permanent solution is attained. At present. the program has been working
on a plan to acquire space or build a new facility.
Childcare issues have repeatedly arisen at CITY STEPS meetings and through dis-
cussions with staff members of the 4Cs (Community Coordinated Child Care)
program in Iowa City. In the past year, the 4Cs Resource and Referral Program
conducted 1,050 parent intakes, listed --~ ~' individual child care providers,
distributed 7.000 directories of child care services with ~ child care center and
preschool entries, and provided consumer education as requested. According to
4Cs statistics, documented childcare needs in the Johnson County area have
increased dramatically. The unmet needs are strongly focused on infant care; be-
fore/after school care, and care for children whose parents work second shift, third
shift and weekends.
Strategy: Provision of Dependent Care Facilities
Long-Term Objective: Support development of respite care, childcare, and adult day care
facilities.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Youth Centers:
Youth Homes, Inc., Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP) and United
Action for Youth (UAY) have facilities for their own use. Clients heavily use these
facilities. As such. the facilities are continually in need of renovations and
improvements. The youth services providers feel that there may possibly be a need
for a youth recreational center, organized and run by youths, in the future.
Youth Homes' PAL (Pursuing Adventures in Learning) program is an after school
and day treatment program for preadolescents and middle school children (ages 6 -
15) who have behavior disorders. PAL currently uses leased or donated space that
may not be available in the future, meaning that another site will need to be
purchased or leased.
The PAL program's objectives state that it would like to provide summer day
treatment services to at least 25 children with behavior disorders and school-year
day treatment services to at least 15 children with behavior disorders. To meet
these goals it needs one full-time day treatment coordinator, 5.4 FTE Youth Coun-
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selors and Youth Counselor Associates, office space, dayroom space, and two
vans, in addition to a permanent site.
The ARC of Johnson County is working to improve summedbefore/after school
care options for adolescents over the age of 12 with developmental disabilities.
Historically this need had been met by Handicare, but that agency has determined
they can no longer provide quality services for children over age 12.
Strategy: Provision of Youth Center
Short- Term Objective: Continue support of before/after school facilities for all youth including
those with developmental disabilities.
Long-Term Objective: Investigate need for additional space for youth programs.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Neighborhood Facilities:
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County operates neighborhood centers in the
Broadway and Pheasant Ridge neighborhoods. These centers offer childcare, a
drop-in area, general meeting areas, counseling areas, staff offices, and small
kitchens. Pheasant Ridge consists of 248 apartments, with 231 subsidized through
the federal Section 8 program for very low-income families. It is a multi-cultural
neighborhood where a majority of the families are minorities and/Or are foreign-
born. About 200 youth reside in the complex, many of which are from single-parent
families.
The Broadway Center was renovated in 1998. using CDBG funds. to expand the
childcare areas therefore increasing the capacity at the center. However. a public
meeting conducted at Pheasant Ridge in September 1999 indicated a dire need for
childcare and transportation options in both the Broadway and Pheasant Ridge
neighborhoods. Many residents reported that a lack of affordable childcare prohibit-
ed them from pursuing an education or obtaining employment.
Strategy: Provision of Neighborhood Facilities
Short- Term Objective: Expand neighborhood child care facilities.
Long-Term Objective: Explore the need; plan and construct neighborhood facilities.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Additional Parks and Recreational Facilities:
According to the City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services Coordinator, the Mill-
er/Orchard Neighborhood is most in need of a park to provide residents a place to
take their children, congregate, and simply enjoy the open space. According to the
Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, Miller/Orchard is the only developed district without
an easily accessible park. The Neighborhood Open Space Plan states that a
neighborhood needs 3 acres per 1.000 persons, which means this area has a need
of 7.35 acres of open space. In response to this need the City worked with the
neighborhood to secure CDBG monies and City Park funds to purchase 2 acres of
open space. This still leaves this neighborhood with a deficit of 5.35 acres. In
addition. the neighborhood has had discussions with adjacent landowners about
the donation of additional property for the park.
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Strategy: Provision of Additional Parks and Recreational Facilities
Long-Term Objective: Develop additional open space in low-income neighborhoods as needed.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Health Facilities:
While the number of patients and services offered at the Free Medical Clinic is
growing, the existing facilities are adequate at this time. CDBG funds were used in
1997 to renovate the space: however, it is anticipated that over the next five years
the demand will exceed the current space. In addition. a dental clinic operates out
of the Free Medical Clinic. This service places an increased burden on the facility
and could further the potential for a lack of space.
Strategy: Provision for Health Facilities:
Long-Term Objective: Support expansion needs of existing medical/dental facilities.
2. Public Service Needs
Estimated federal funds to be expended for Public Service
Needs over the next five years:
$725,000
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Health Services: medical, dental, nutrition,
preventive care:
According to staff at the Free Medical Clinic and from public meeting comments,
the number one need is to assist patients in acquiring and purchasing prescription
medication. The Free Medical Clinic's budget is unable to cover the costs of
medication and they rely solely on contributions by drug companies. Free Medical
Clinic staff is also seeing more persons with chronic illnesses resulting in an
increased need for medication for persons with psychiatric disabilities, diabetes,
and hypertension, conditions made worse by being homeless and unemployed.
Consumers also noted the need for assistance in acquiring prescription eyeglasses
and hearing aids.
A survey conducted by the Iowa Center for AIDS Resources and Education
(ICARE), shows there is an immediate need for a service network to help
HIV/AIDS individuals stay in their current living situations and to enable them to live
wherever they choose. The service network would include provisions for
assistance with acquiring and purchasing prescription medication. This prescription
assistance would then help to reduce the financial burden and leave more funds
for housing costs.
Nutrition needs are currently addressed by various groups and agencies. The Crisis
Center Food Bank requests for assistance increased 38% from 15.907 in 1994 to
21.923 in 1998. The Free Lunch program has had a steady but manageable
increase in lunches served over the past few years. The Salvation Army serves
meals and has also reported steady increases. A relatively new service. provided
by Table to Table. rescues food from bakeries. restaurants and other food service
companies and distributes it to organizations serving low-income persons.
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Strategy: Provision of Health Services: Medical, Dental, Nutrition, Preventive Care
Short-Term Objectives:
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Continue support of health, dental, and HIV/AIDS seNices.
Support food and nutrition seNices for low-income resi-
dents.
Support assistance for prescription medication payments.
Long-Term Objectives: a.
Encourage participation of additional health care seNice
providers.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Dependent Care Services:
Childcare issues have repeatedly arisen at CITY STEPS meetings and through
discussions with staff members of local human service providers. 4Cs primary
purpose is to promote the well being of children and their families by assisting
parents, childcare providers, employers, and others with their childcare related
needs. This encompasses addressing challenges to the community's childcare
system, documenting needs and trends in the childcare delivery system, and
serving as a resource for planning and developing programs.
In the past year, the 4Cs Resource and Referral Program conducted 1.050 parent
intakes, listed '7~fr~ individual child care providers, and distributed 7.000
directories of child care services with /o o . child care center and preschool
entries, and provided consumer education as requested. According to 4Cs'
statistics, documented childcare needs in the Johnson County area have increased
dramatically. The unmet needs are strongly focused on infant care; before/after
school care; care for children whose parents work second shifts and weekends;
and childcare for homeless families.
The Elderly Services Agency (ESA) reports that respite care for the elderly is an
unmet need in Iowa City. According to ESA, respite care is available at Mercy
Home Healthcare, Homelife, and Hawkeye Medical Services at an average cost of
$10 an hour, which is beyond the means of 75% of those who need it. ESA
receives an average of two inquiries a day about respite care for the elderly, but
they can only provide a total of 12 to 14 hours a day of in-home respite care. In
FY99 ESA provided 13.684 hours of in-home respite care.
The ARC of Johnson County provides respite care services for persons with mental
retardation and developmental disabilities and their families. The ARC reports
serving _881 individuals in all of its programs during 1998. An expanded need for
respite services is anticipated.
The ARC also is working to improve summer/before/after school care options for
adolescents over the age of 12 with developmental disabilities. Historically
Handicare met this need, but that agency has determined that it can no longer
provide quality services for children over the age of 12.
Strategy: Provision of Dependent Care Services
Short-Term Objectives: a.
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Support and expand childcare resources and referral servic-
es, and opportunities including emergency and round the
clock care.
Explore, support, and expand services that provide adult
daycare and respite care for the elderly and for persons and
families with special needs.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs to Improve Access to Transportation:
The one consistent theme at every CITY STEPS public meeting and in discussions
between staff and residents was transportation. Transportation to jobs, day care,
medical services, school, and shelter was noted as one of the most urgent needs.
The current bus system focuses on the downtown area, with nearly every route
beginning or ending downtown. In recent years adjustments have been made to
alter bus routes and expand services. Despite these efforts, additional
transportation alternatives need to be sought.
The bus system also has limited evening hours, extremely limited Saturday service
and no Sunday service. The ongoing development of businesses and residential
areas on the fringes of Iowa City and neighboring towns only emphasizes the need
to review the existing system. To encourage utilization of mass transit the city
started operating two bus routes in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods
that are free.
The SEATS program, which provides transportation services to citizens who are
elderly and/or disabled, is currently undergoing a funding review. This service is
vital to the day-to-day lives of persons who are elderly and disabled in Johnson
County and Iowa City
Additionally, the Free Bus Ticket Program continues to be an important link
between low-income residents and jobs, services, and housing.
Strategy: Improve Access to Transportation
Short-Term Objectives:
Provide ongoing support to special needs population for
regional transportation systems.
Continue provision of free bus tickets.
Long-Term Objectives: a.
Review bus transit system (e.g. possible expansion of ser-
vice hours, improved route structure to reach new and
existing employment and service centers, etc.).
Study regional commuting options including expansion of
van and car pools, mass transit, and other alternative
transportation modes.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Legal Aid:
Legal aid for low-income persons was discussed at CITY STEPS meetings as an
important need for issues such as tenant/landlord disputes, and protection of basic
rights, particularly for elderly persons. At this time the current needs are being met.
Strategy: Provision of Legal Aid
Short-Term Objective: Maintain support for services that provide for the legal needs of low-income
persons.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Training in Living Skills:
Basic coping and day-to-day living skills were mentioned as an important need at
the CITY STEPS public meetings and discussion. Support for creating and
expanding living skills training programs was cited by several agencies.
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At present there are severel organizations that address a variety of living skill
needs. Successful Living. Inc.. HACAP. Department of Human Services. Johnson
County Extension Service and LIFE Skills. Inc. These organizations provide living
skills, education and assistance to children, adults, families, and persons with
special needs. Staff from the Johnson County Extension service said that they work
with households at risk of losing their housing due to lack of home maintenance,
home safety, budgeting skills and credit counseling. Both the HACAP and
Successful Living. Inc. supportive service programs are targeting persons in
trensitional housing. Assistance is provided to help these households gain a sense
of responsibility and accountability to themselves, their neighbors and their
landlords. If additional staff funding were available, it is anticipated that these
programs or others could be significantly expanded to assist more households and
provide more services.
The general trend in providing care and services to persons with special needs is
towards non-facility-based, outpatient, independent living services. This trend
reflects a move toward incorporating the changes mandated by managed health
care systems. Virtually every aspect of service to special needs populations is
affected, including services for persons with mental illness, mental retardation,
physical disability, and drug and alcohol addiction. Programs providing these
services need to be enhanced to meet current and anticipated future demands.
Strategy: Provision of Training in Living Skills
Short/Long-Term Objective:
Create and/or expand seNices that offer day-to-day ~ving and
coping skills, including, but not limited to: locating and acquiring
permanent housing, budgeting, general housekeeping, home
maintenance home safety, communication skills, and independent
living skills.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs:
The Iowa City Police Department operates the D.A.R.E. program along with police-
sponsored youth recreation programs to help keep youth aware of crime issues.
Neighborhood Watch and Block Parent programs also operate.
Other programs provided through MECCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Iowa City
Community Schools and Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, also deal with
crime awareness and prevention.
Strategy: Provision of Crime Awareness and Prevention Programs
ShorELong-Term Objective:
Support the Police Department in its efforts to promote crime
awareness and prevention through programs such as DARE, drug
abuse prevention, police-sponsored recreation, and other commu-
nity-based programs.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Youth Services:
Youth Homes, United Action for Youth, and Mayor's Youth Employment Program
have all seen consistent increases in their service needs and anticipate further
increases over the next five years.
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United Action for Youth (UAY) assists youth and families by offering counseling and
intervention programs, and providing prevention and youth development programs
that make use of young people's talent and skills. UAY assisted 1,893 Johnson
County residents between July 1997 and June 1998. There is a waiting list for
persons wanting family counseling.
Mayor's Youth Employment Program (MYEP) operates several programs. They
assisted 168 Johnson County youth between July 1998 and June 1999. MYEP
maintains a waiting list of 33youth.
Youth Homes operates the Youth Emergency Shelter, Pursuing Adventures in
Learning (PAL), Young Women's Residential Treatment Center, Parent Support
Services, and Structured Community Independent Living Services. Youth Homes
served 676 Johnson County residents between July 1997and June 1998.
Before and after school programs are currently provided at the elementary level.
There appears to be a need for after school programs at the Junior High School
level.
Strategy: Provision of Youth Services
Short-Term Objective: Continue to support existing youth programs.
Long-Term Objective: Respond to needs to expand programs such as after-school care and
assistance.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Tenant/Landlord Education and/or Media-
tion:
The need for improved communication and education between tenants and land-
lords was cited at several CITY STEPS meetings. Uncertainty about regulations,
fear of eviction and feelings of disenfranchisement serve to decrease the quality of
life for low-income tenants. Confusion regarding regulations and program
requirements discourage landlords from willingly participating in rental assistance
programs. To address these issues the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) has
embarked on a public relations and education campaign. To convey information
about rent assistance programs, the ICHA distributes newsletters. attends landlord
association meetings. and works one-on-one with tenants. property managers and
landlords.
Strategy: Provision of Tenant/Landlord Education and/or Mediation
Short-Term Objective:
Continue outreach and provide a forum for communication and
education between tenants and landlords.
Long-Term Objective:
Establish tenantVandlord organization.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Continuing Fair Housing Activities:
The Human Rights Coordinator and the Human Rights Commission have an
ongoing program which provides both counseling and complaint investigation, and
the outreach and education of landlords and tenants. A constant stream of com-
plaints is evidence of the need for these activities. Complaints include intimidation
by landlords, discrimination against those living in public or assisted housing, and
eviction without cause. In October 1999 the City of Iowa City adopted an
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"Substantially Equivalent" ordinance that allows the City to investigate
discrimination complaints.
Strategy: Continue Fair Housing Activities
Short-Term Objectives: a.
b.
Pursue legal action against landlords intimidating tenants.
Review current policies regarding manufactured housing
eviction arbitration.
Update the Housing Discrimination Survey.
Long-Term Objective:
Stop "discrimination by address" by encouraging scattered site
subsidized housing and educating the community regarding subsi-
dized housing.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Senior Services:
ESA provides a shared housing program which matches elderly home owners with
a room to rent and tenants (most frequently graduate students) needing rooms.
Currently there are 14 matches in the program. Elderly participants cite the security
of having someone in the house at night, the convenience of an in-home person
they can count on for errands and housekeeping help, and the extra income from
the rent, as benefits of the program. ESA staff feels this program is comfortably
meeting the market demand for such a service. There are usually 18-25 matches at
any given time. (See also Transportation Needs and Legal Aid.)
Strategy: Provision of Senior Services
Short-Term Objectives: a.
b.
Continue support of in-home programs for the elderly.
Explore, support and expand day care and respite care (see
also Dependent Care) services.
Continue support of services for the elderly, including para-
transit, legal assistance, and shared housing programs.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Continuation of Human Services Coordina-
tion:
While existing methods of assessment and referral appear to be doing an adequate
job of directing individuals to sources of service, there is increasing concern within
the homeless and service provider communities that current methods, while
cooperative, are not coordinated as well as they could be. The result is that
persons in crisis are frequently sent back and forth from one agency to another,
often across town, to secure services or financial assistance.
One solution, suggested more than once in CITY STEPS public meetings, was to
develop a single, centrally located facility for coordinating referrals. Such a facility
may provide satellite office space for agencies to conduct initial assessment and
intake interviews, telephones for clients to use for contacting unrepresented agen-
cies, a call-in hotline for people in need, and a well-stocked pamphlet display for
service information. Another opportunity for coordination may exist in accessing
existing computer networks for linking agencies and sharing information.
At the administrative level, coordination of human services is provided by the
Human Services Coordinator for the Johnson County Council of Governments. This
office provides budgetary, statistical, and programmatic analyses to Iowa City's City
Council, as well as the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in order to aid in
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making sound decisions regarding funding and policy matters for human services.
As state and federal aid to human service agencies decreases, the need for more
local planning and coordination becomes imperative.
Strategy: Continuation of Human Services Coordination
Short- Term Objective: Support continued funding of JCCOG Human Service Coordinator.
Long-Term Objectives: a.
b.
Develop easily accessible referral center.
Pursue single application service system entry.
3. Economic Development Needs
Estimated Federal funds to be expended for Economic Development
Needs over the next five years:
$375,000
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Employment Training and Education:
Currently, the emphasis in HUD programs is to help families move toward self-suffi-
ciency. Suitable education and training for jobs is part of this process. Further
research is needed to determine what skills local employers are looking for and
what on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs are available and needed.
Currently, Mayor's Youth Employment Program provides job skill programs for
youth training and education. They assisted 408 Johnson County youth last year.
The Family Investment Program (FIP formerly Aid to Families with Dependent
Children) works with Promise Jobs (under JTPA) to provide job training.
The Evert Conner Center offers comprehensive training in job seeking and
personal assistance to persons with disabilities. They have experienced a large
increase in clients.
Kirkwood Community College provides Graduate Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
preparation, basic skills training, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult
Literacy programs to approximately individuals each year. Participants in
Promise Jobs are required to participate in a high school degree program.
Strategy: Provide Employment Training and Education
Short-Term Objectives:
Continue and expand apprenticeship and employment train-
ing programs.
Support education opportunities including basic skill devel-
opment (e.g. GED programs, adult literacy programs, vo-
cational programs).
Long-Term Objectives:
Investigate how to best coordinatejob-training programs.
Research work force and local employment opportunities to
determine needed skills.
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Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Encouraging Employment Opportunities that
Pay at Least Living Wage *(Including Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities):
A major problem identified at public meetings is the increasing number of tempo-
rary jobs in the area. According to a 1995 survey of local temporary hiring
agencies, it is estimated that there are 3,500 temporary jobs in Iowa City. About
35% of the temporary employees are hired for indefinite periods. Some of these
work on a temporary basis for prolonged periods of time. An example cited at one
of the 1995 CITY STEPS public meetings was a person working at a local business
on a temporary basis since 1985. In 1995 temporary employment agencies esti-
mated that 26% of Iowa City employers use temporary employees to fill formerly
permanent positions. The peak seasonal periods for temporary employment are
November through January and the month of September. It should be noted that
temporary jobs are often appropriate in a community where the labor market
includes a sizable population seeking such employment, e.g. students. However,
such temporary jobs provide no benefits, are often at minimum wage or slightly
above, and do not provide a "living" wage in Iowa City. More information is needed
to determine how and what type of job opportunities are needed.
Strategy:
Encourage employment opportunities that pay at least a living wage *(includ-
ing opportunities for persons with disabilities)
Long-Term Objectives:
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Explore and implement mechanisms for increasing full-time,
permanent jobs with benefits.
Determine and publicize industry standards for hiring,
wages and benefits within the community.
Publicly recognize employers who creatively address em-
ployment concerns.
Research local employment trends.
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Employment Support Services:
Employment support services such as childcare and transportation were addressed
at public meetings as important needs. Studies are needed to determine ways of
meeting these needs in the Iowa City area.
As stated earlier, the development of expanded childcare options (including 3rd shift
and weekends) was a re-occurring message at the public meetings. One idea,
often mentioned, was the provision of childcare facilities at or nearby to centers of
employment. Recently. HACAP worked with the Coral Ridge Mall to develop an on-
site day care facility.
The Evert Conner Center offers programs for persons with disabilities that provide
independent living skills, career development, comprehensive training in job
seeking, advocacy, and personal assistance. They assisted 55 Johnson County
residents between July 199Z and June 1998.
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa's Threshold program provides opportunities
for successful living for persons with disabilities by providing community based
training and employment services. These services include job search training, peer
support, job placement, and job coaching.
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The Institute for Social and Economic Development (ISED) is in its fifth year of
operating a micro-enterprise development program in Iowa City funded with CDBG
monies. At the University of Iowa the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
also offers classes targeting micro-enterprises. Both programs offer classes to
teach business skills to develop and start up small businesses. Discussions with
ISED and SBDC staff and its clients have pointed to a need for a business
incubator in Iowa City. They would like to see both retail and light industrial
business incubator that would offer reduced rents and shared office facilities to
small business owners.
Strategy: Provide Employment Support Services
Short-Term Objectives:
Investigate methods of providing improved transportation
and child care services for employees.
Facilitate supportive employment services for persons with
special needs (e.g. job coach, ADA compliance).
Continue to support agencies that provide micro-
enterprise/entrepreneurial development.
Expand childcare options to working parents.
Long-Term Objectives:
Provide improved transportation and child care services for
employees.
Facilitate supportive employment services for persons with
special needs (e.g. job coach, ADA compliance).
Needs Assessment and Current Programs for Encouraging the Expansion and Retention of
Business and Industry that Pays at Least a Living Wage*:
The existing industrial park in southeast Iowa City has recently been expanded and
is open to new and relocating businesses. One way to encourage businesses to
locate in Iowa City and employ low- and moderate-income employees is to provide
technical assistance, support applications for state funding, or to subsidize the
development of infrastructure.
There currently is not a program to encourage commercial or industrial rehabilita-
tion, but with the ever increasing commercial and industrial development on the
fringes of Iowa City and in surrounding communities, the older centrally located
structures may be threatened. If this fringe development continues a program
should be developed to encourage rehabilitation of the existing older structures to
maintain economic viability and adaptability.
Technical assistance for economic development needs in Iowa City is provided by
the City of Iowa City's Economic Development Coordinator, the Iowa City Chamber
of Commerce, and the Iowa City Area Development Group.
Strategy:
Encourage the Expansion and Retention of Business and Industry that Pays
at Least a Living Wage*
Long-Term Objectives:
Further the expansion of business and industry by:
Facilitating infrastructure improvements to businesses want-
ing to expand and paying at least a living wage;
Investigating the feasibility of a business incubator;
Reviewing current zoning policies to better serve business
expansion needs.
Maintain/retain existing business and industry by reviewing
the need for commercial or industrial rehabilitation and con-
tinuing to support agencies that provide economic develop-
ment technical assistance.
The level of a "living wage" was defined at the 1999 CITY STEPS public meetings
as between $8-9 per hour ($16,640 - $18,720 annually). This estimate is variable
depending upon specific household size and individual needs· Another method of
calculating a living wage is to base it upon housing costs. In Iowa City a rough
estimate for a family of three is $22,960, based on HUD Fair Market Rent for a two
bedroom apartment with no more than 30% of gross income spent on housing
costs.
IV F. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Strategies to Remove or Ameliorate Public Policies that Serve as Barriers to Afford-
able Housing
The following strategies are being explored by the City of Iowa City in an attempt to reduce
barriers to affordable housing created by public policies (See Section III. E.):
a. Public Policies
Aggressively pursue funding for affordable housing from federal, state, and private
sources to supplement City efforts to produce affordable housing.
Attempt to secure fair market rent guidelines from HUD to reflect the high housing
and living expenses that individuals and families face in Iowa City.
b. Tax Policies
Research the ability to use tools as tax abatement and tax increment financing to
support the development of affordable housing on a city-wide basis.
Continue funding of nonprofit and public services from property taxes received by
the City.
Encourage the utilization of Low Income Housing Tax Credits as incentives for the
development of affordable housing units, particularly in developing private/public
and for-profit/non-profit relationships.
c. Land Use Controls and Zoning Ordinances
Ensure that suitable undeveloped land is zoned for higher densities, particularly
medium density multi-family development. Where possible, areas that have suffi-
cient infrastructure to accommodate multi-family development will be identified and
recommended for possible rezoning.
Examine inclusionary zoning practices, including density bonuses for developments
that include affordable housing units.
Include zoning for lower cost housing alternatives such as single-room occupancy
(SRO) housing, cooperatives, accessory apartments, manufactured and modular
homes.
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Examine subdivision and infrastructure standards in an attempt to identify stan-
dards that may be safely reduced to lesson the cost of infrastructure development
for new subdivisions. This review will include the Public Works Depadment.
Minimal levels of safety and infrastructure quality to ensure long-term maintenance
will be of concern.
d. Building Codes, Fees, and Charges
Increase awareness of alternative UBC practices which, if implemented, could reduce the cost of
constructing new units. These changes in practices include footings and foundations, wall framing,
roofs, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. The reduction of construction costs may make
the building of new affordable units more feasible.
e. Growth Limits
Pursue in-fill development of non-conforming lots by granting variances, when
appropriate.
Consider the annexation of land suitable for the development of affordable housing.
This would include considering available infrastructure and zoning for higher
densities, particularly medium density multi-family housing, manufactured housing,
and smaller affordable single-family housing (e.g. attached units).
Policies that Affect Return on Residential Investment
Continue assisting lower-income households through the City's various rehabilitation programs,
which include CDBG, HOME, and other single-family and rental rehab programs. This assistance
provides funding for maintenance and repairs to qualifying households, improving the safety of
their homes while protecting the homeowners' investments.
g. Dissemination of Information/Community Attitudes
Increase awareness about the needs of low-income people and about the avail-
ability of services to this population. Though numerous services are available, it is
important to recognize that not all needs are being met by the private market, by
the City, or by non-profit agencies, and that additional resources are needed to help
low-income households.
Attempt to address misconceptions and assumptions about low-income house-
holds. Attempts to address NIMBY concerns may reduce barriers to housing in
areas where fears of high concentrations of "poor people" may be prevalent.
IV G. LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS
In Iowa City there have been a relatively small number of children under age seven who have
tested positively for elevated blood lead levels. The low number of affected children may be the
result of code enforcement and the maintenance practices of local landlords. Even though the
number of affected children is low, a number of households remain at risk. According to our
research for the 1994 CHAS, there may be as many as 1,863-2,458 households with children
under age seven living in units with lead based paint somewhere within the structure. (NOTE:
These statistics are based on national averages and may not be an accurate reflection of Iowa
City's housing stock).
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a. Outline of Actions Proposed and Being Taken
Lead poisoning has not been a problem in Iowa City, as very few children show elevated blood
lead levels. When requested by parents or others, testing can be done by the Johnson County
Health Department or private hospitals and clinics. Iowa City's main action at this time is the
education of its citizens concerning the potential hazards of lead based paint. The Department of
Housing and Inspection Services distributes pamphlets and brochures concerning lead based
paint hazards to landlords when rental inspections are conducted. The City's Housing Rehabil-
itation office does testing of paint chips and children when a rehabilitation project is planned for a
unit that includes children under age seven.
Persons from the Johnson County Department of Health, Apartment Owners Association. Iowa
City School District. and the Iowa City Department of Planning and Community Development
meet occasionally to discuss the hazards of lead based paint and what actions are necessary to
prevent lead poisoning. This committee continues to emphasize community-wide education.
During the next year attention should be given to facilitating the identification and organization of
testing services that are available for both people and property. Also, materials for public
dissemination can be developed. In order to adequately educate the general public on this issue
the information on lead paint hazards will be provided to public and private organizations, cable
television and radio.
b. Description of Integration of Actions into Housing Policy and Programs
As stated above, both the Department of Housing and Inspections Services and the Department
of Planning and Community Development have engaged in disseminating information and
provided testing as necessary. The danger of lead based paint is most prevalent in the owner-
occupied housing stock constructed before 1978 containing children under age seven, which
represents approximately 980 households in Iowa City (based on Census data and estimated
data from Section II.E.). Information on the hazards of lead based paint will continue to be
disseminated by the various public agencies and departments. The City will also continue to
provide for testing on rehabilitation projects as they are planned. The PHA will continue to ensure
that all its public housing and Housing Choice Voucher rental units are lead free. Further
integration of actions to reduce lead based paint hazards will be developed as the need arises and
information is provided to the public.
IV H. ANTI-POVERTY PLAN AND STRATEGIES
1. Analysis of Poverty in Iowa City
The 1990 Census evaluated poverty status for 51,701 people in Iowa CityJ Twenty-three percent,
or 12,074 persons, were found to be living in poverty.
Poverty data for three types of households were analyzed: married-couple, female-headed, and
male-headed family households. Of the married-couple households, seven percent were living
below the poverty level. Among single parent, female-headed households, however, 27 percent
were living in poverty, which is higher than the citywide average. For single parent, male-headed
households, 21 percent were below the poverty level.
~ The total 1990 Census population of Iowa City is 59,738. Poverty status was
determined for all persons except institutionalized persons, persons in military group
quarters and in college dormitories, and unrelated individuals under fifteen years old.
In Iowa City, the majority of this 8,037 difference is made up of college students in
dormitories.
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Table IV.4. Poverty Distribution in Iowa City by Age Group.
Age Group Percentage Below Poverty Level
Under 5 20.0%
5 years 15.8
6 to 11 12.3
12 to 17 8.1
18 to 24 59.6
25 to 34 17.6
35 to 44 7.5
45 to 54 4.6
55 to 59 3.9
60 to 64 2.9
65 to 74 4.3
75 years and older 9.7
City Overall 23.4
Source: 1990 Census
Table IV.4 shows the distribution of poverty by age group. By far the largest age cohort living
below the poverty level is the 18 to 24 group; presumably this represents undergraduate students
at the University of Iowa to a very large extent. A substantial number of five-year-olds and six- to
eleven-year-olds also live in poverty (15.8 percent and 12.3 percent). In fact, overall 14 percent of
children under the age of eighteen, or 1,362 children, were living below the poverty level in 1989,
when the Census was done.
When analyzing children in poverty by household type, there is a significant difference in poverty
rates between children in married-couple households and those in female-headed households,
especially among children five years and younger. When looking at children five years and
younger in female-headed households, the percent living in poverty rises to a startling 62 percent.
This would seem to indicate the difficulties of surviving in today's economy in a household with
only one income.
Students. The University of Iowa students have a significant impact on the population of Iowa
City. There was an enrollment of 28,705 students at the University as of June 1999. Using the
University's statistics on student age and place of residence with the 1990 Census data, it is
estimated that approximately 7,354 students residing in Iowa City are living in poverty. These
students account for almost 60 percent of all persons living in poverty in Iowa City. Although most
students are likely to be single undergraduates, almost 850._of them are 25 years old or older, and
may be in need of housing assistance and/or supportive services, particularly if they also have
families.
Elderly. There were a total of =_4,201 persons aged 65 years and older living in Iowa City in 1996.
Of those, 32,,.__.Q,0or 8__8_percent were living below the poverty level. Broken down by household
type, only four percent of elderly persons in married-couple households were below the poverty
level, while twelve percent of elderly persons living alone were below the poverty level. However,
while about four percent of elderly aged 60-74 were below the poverty level, for elderly aged 75
and older this level rises to almost 10 percent.
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Causes of Poverty-Related Problems. In 1993, interviews were conducted with representatives
from seventeen local agencies. The agencies were chosen based on the range of services they
provide, the size of the agency, and for a mix of private and governmental entities. The agencies
that were interviewed provide a number of services for people with special needs. These services
include:
· housing
· youth services
· medical services
· services for persons suffering domestic violence
· legal services
· crisis intervention
· services for persons with physical and mental disabilities
· elderly services
· services for persons with chemical dependency
The top contributing causes cited as being most influential in the development of poverty-related
problems were: unemployment or underemployment; lack of affordable, decent housing; negative
images of people who are recipients of assistance; the lack of available funding; and lack of policy
and widespread community support for poverty issues (this includes the lack of additional federal
and state funding programs to address the problem of poverty). Other important causes of poverty
cited were the lack of affordable childcare, health care, education; also disability, age, domestic
abuse, and chemical dependence. AIDS was not specifically cited during these interviews, but
was identified as a cause of poverty in a recent survey conducted by the Iowa Center for AIDS
Resources and Education (ICARE).
2. Existing Programs and Policies
The City assists human service activities through its annual budget allocations from the General
Fund and Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) to the Aid to Agencies Fund.
These supportive funds assist local human service organizations with their operating costs. For
the City's fiscal year 2000, this amounted to $ 105,000. The City has also assisted with afford-
able housing projects through tax increment financing, tax abatement, and tax exemption.
Other funds from the federal and state governments pass through the City to human service
agencies. Through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Iowa City
Housing Authority assists over 1.171 households each year, all below 50 percent of the median
income, with subsidized rental housing, either with City-owned public housing units or with
Housing Choice Vouchers. The scope of the Housing Authority's services has expanded with the
start-up of the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (see Section Ill. B).
CDBG funds, also from HUD, benefit low- to moderate-income persons every year. In 1999,
approximately $1.75 million were used for projects such as homeless services, housing support
services, housing rehabilitation, new construction for low-income rental housing, and a program
for youth business training.
3. Community Needs
The community needs/gaps that were most apparent from interview responses are: affordable
housing, childcare, family preservation, education/job training, community attitudes and services
coordination. Of the seventeen agencies interviewed, seven target low-income people, and the
other ten target a particular clientele, such as persons who are elderly, disabled, or substance
abusers. Through projects funded by CDBG funds. most agencies report that at least 90 percent
of their clients were below the poverty level, and several others responded that they assumed that
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the clientele they serve is mostly below the poverty level. Many agencies do not keep track of
income because it is not a requirement for service.
While agencies may be serving poor populations, some very poor persons and families may be
unintentionally overlooked. For example, financially distressed persons or families may fall
through the cracks because of ineligibility for assistance from the Johnson County Department of
Human Services. Not only does this agency require its clients to meet certain income level
qualifications, but in order to receive certain kinds of assistance, they may, for instance, be
required to be unmarried, female, and a parent. There is an urgent need to identify those persons
that are slipping through the system and to develop and provide equal and comprehensive
services for them.
Some agencies reported that they have waiting lists for their services and some have to turn
people away due to lack of available funding and/or staff. They also listed some non-financial
constraints such as burdensome administrative tasks and a lack of willingness on the part of those
in need to accept services (for some, because of fears of stigmatization).
4. Goals, Policies, and Programs
The greatest needs in addressing the problems of those living in poverty appear to be:
· affordable housing
· childcare
· family preservation
· education/job training
· community attitudes
· services coordination
Affordable housing. HUD has mandated that the Consolidated Plan be coordinated with other
programs and services intended to reduce the number of households with incomes below the
poverty threshold. The majority of agencies interviewed for the Anti-Poverty Plan cited the lack of
affordable housing in Iowa City as one of the most significant contributors to the problems faced
by their clients. Strategies to meet these needs are addressed in the body of this document.
Childcare. The lack of funding for decent, affordable childcare is a major problem that prevents
many low-income people from making efforts at becoming self-sufficient. Childcare is not
affordable for many if they choose to continue their education, and it simply does not pay for a
single parent, or even a married parent, to take a job paying minimum wage when childcare is an
issue. According to the Human Services Coordinator for Johnson County, childcare is a real gap
and a very basic problem for the very poor.
At the moment, there is some progress being made in the Iowa City area. Handicare is an
integrated daycare setting and a model nationwide that cares for children with disabilities as well
as those without. In some traditional settings, some inroads are being made for children who are
poor, disabled, or abused. Preliminary work is underway to determine the feasibility of developing
day care centers in partnerships with local employers. The University has a small program for its
employees, but much more is needed in this area.
Many people below the poverty level work or perhaps could work third shift at area manufacturing
companies, but childcare at this time of the night is very difficult if not impossible to find. Usually, a
second parent stays with the children when a parent works this shift.
The key to solving this problem is financial resources. Public investment in childcare is cost-
effective when compared to the greater costs of job absenteeism, unemployment, and welfare
dependence. The City of Iowa City, State Department of Human Services, and local agencies are
not in a position to provide the needed funds. There are, however, Iowa Welfare Reform
proposals that recommend extending childcare and child support programs after AFDC/FIP
eligibility ends. This could be an important first step in assisting many poor children and their
families. (See also Section II.B.)
Family preservation. The 1990 Census indicates that a significant number of families, youth, and
children are living in poverty. The agency interview responses also focused on the need for more
services for families and children. There are currently many programs that provide various types
of assistance; many of the programs could be improved by focusing more on preventive
intervention and outreach. There is again, however, the problem of limited and restrictive funding
sources.
Three programs in particular, Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP), the Johnson
County Head Start Family Service Program and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County,
are aimed at the needs of families, youth, and children. The Head Start Family Service Program
provides comprehensive child development and family support services to high-risk families with
preschool-aged children. The Neighborhood Centers provide a range of supportive services for
families living in the Pheasant Ridge and Broadway Street neighborhoods. They provide a variety
of services such as parent education, financial management, childcare cooperatives, teen groups,
family intervention, and preschool groups. The Centers also assist families in finding other
resources. In addition, Youth Homes provides transitional shelter for homeless parenting youth,
and UAY has a program for teen mothers.
These programs are in great demand in the community and often have waiting lists for certain
services. Expanding neighborhood-based services throughout the community and creating more
case management interaction would assist in earlier, comprehensive intervention. Early and
expedient comprehensive intervention will contribute to improving and maintaining nurturing family
environments. Neighborhood Centers is in the process of constructing a community center at
Pheasant Ridge, which will provide opportunities for expanded services.
Education/job training/self-sufficiency skills. Assistance provided to people in poverty tends to
be more oriented toward managing crises that arise rather than prevention of poverty or more
long-term intervention that invests in a person's future. However, there are some important
services available in Iowa City aimed at addressing the long-range goals of assistance-free,
independent living.
The development of self-sufficiency skills involves promoting programs for general job
training, general and vocational educational opportunities, health care and nutrition, self-
esteem enhancement, budgeting/money management, food management, family and
parental counseling, skills development, childcare, and communication skills. Many of
these are already available in the Iowa City area. Many times the difficulty lies in getting
the people who need them to the appropriate program, agency, or course, or in providing
adequate financial support for the services.
The City will continue to facilitate and enhance the development of self-sufficiency programs such
as Successful Living's program, HACAP's Transitional Housing Program and the ICHA's FSS
program. Together these three programs provide a range of services to families and individuals,
including child and parent counseling, employment opportunities, financial education, housing,
daily living assistance, and semi-independent living services to persons with physical disabilities,
mental illness or mental retardation. (See also Section II.C.)
Community attitudes. The agencies interviewed often said that the lack of adequate information
regarding the extent and existence of poverty in Iowa City creates misperceptions. Persons living
in poverty are often difficult to distinguish visibly, therefore many people in the community do not
realize the extent of poverty in Iowa City.
There is often a stigma attached to people who receive assistance from local agencies. Some
people avoid seeking assistance that could significantly improve their lives because of negative
attitudes. In turn this hampers agencies' ability to serve clients in the early stages of a problem
because people wait until their situations are more desperate. In order to begin to eliminate this
stigma, citizens must be educated about poverty in their community. This can be a very difficult
job. Currently, funding is the primary way that the City is choosing to deal with the problem of
poverty. City Council support of funding for affordable housing and human service agencies,
however, shows residents that it is important to address poverty issues, and that it benefits the
community as a whole.
Services Coordination. Though a wide range of services are available to low-income residents,
some individuals are unable to take full advantage of these resources. This may be due to a lack
of information on what is available or due to inexperience with how to coordinate services to best
meet their needs.
Throughout the "CITY STEPS" process, the need for the coordination of available services was
reiterated by both agencies and residents alike. Currently the City assists with the funding of the
JCCOG Human Services Coordinator who puts agencies in contact with each other, makes
referrals and serves as a central location of information on community resources. The City also
encourages the coordination of services through projects such as "City Steps," and through the
CSA and United Way allocation processes.
IV I. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
Institutional Structure and Intergovernmental Cooperation
The institutions described below are only those involved in a direct way with the provision of
housing in Iowa City, either through programs, projects, or financing. There are dozens of entities
that are involved in providing services that indirectly (but no less importantly) keep people from
losing housing or allow them the opportunity to look for housing in the first place. Many of these
services are catalogued in this document.
The largest provider of affordable housing in Iowa City is the Iowa City Housing Authority. Through
public housing units and the Housing Choice Voucher program, over 1.171 households are
currently assisted with rental housing. The City's Department of Planning and Community
Development is a major actor, too, with its Housing Rehabilitation Program, planning and research
activities, technical assistance for housing providers, some housing development, and the
administration of Community Development Block Grant funds, many of which go to housing-
related projects.
The Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship (GICHF) and Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity are
currently the only nonprofit organizations devoted solely to housing low-income families. Iowa
Valley Habitat for Humanity builds single-family home and sells them to low income homebuyers.
Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship has concentrated on very low-income renters although they
have developed a few units for homeownership. The GICHF is working on developing rental
housing in both Iowa City and the surrounding area. They are currently involved with an
acquisition and rehabilitation project. Recently they have expanded their capacity and are
exploring options to enter into the Low Income Housing Tax Credit market.
Other local non-profits, Successful Living. Inc. and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program are
also involved with affordable housing. Both of these organizations are concentrating their current
efforts to transitional housing, with supportive services.
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The local lending institutions have played an increasingly important role in the
development of affordable housing. A group of lenders, along with the City and the Board
of Realtors, presented free Homebuyer Education Seminars for the last few years, which
will be continued due to its interest and success.
The importance of the emergency shelters in Iowa City goes without saying. These facilities
provide a much-needed service and do so with resources that are always under stress. This year
Iowa City shelters received a total of $140,000 from the State of Iowa in Homeless Shelter
Operational Grant Program monies. This is a State program that is a mirror image of the federal
Emergency Shelter Grant program.
Supportive housing providers play a vital role serving special needs populations in Iowa City.
These agencies deal not only with dwindling resources, like the emergency shelters, but philo-
sophical changes in the way they are mandated to serve their populations (such as the State's
shift away from group homes for persons with developmental disabilities).
Finally, the community's housing rehabilitation programs are extremely important in maintaining
the City's affordable housing stock as well as upgrading it, as is the case with accessibility
improvements. The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program has a total budget of about $335,000.
($80,000 was awarded in 1999 from the HOME Program, and some $255,000 comes from CDBG
funds this fiscal year). In addition to these funds, the Housing Rehabilitation program is currently
administering a $120,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank. Elderly Services Agency runs
the Small Repair Program, which assists persons with physical handicaps and/or elderly with
small repairs to their homes. These repairs are small enough that they are too expensive to
administer through the City's Housing Rehab Program.
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)/Iowa Department of Economic
Development. Through the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City, nonprofit and
for-profit developers will be administering close to $1.1 million in HOME Investment Partnership
funds from HUD. Approximately one-third is for acquisition and rehab projects and the other two-
thirds is for new construction/conversion.
Iowa Finance Authority. In addition to administering a Rental Rehab Program, IFA administers the
Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and the Housing Assistance Fund for acquisition, rehab,
new construction and home ownership programs.
Iowa City Public Housing Authority. The Public Housing Authority owns and manages 101
units of public housing, dispersed throughout the City plus 1.070 Housina Choice Vouchers.
More than 4_~ households are on the waiting list for rental assistance. The Housing Authority
has more contact with individuals and families with housing problems than any other agency in the
community. It also has almost daily contact with local landlords, through the Housing Choice
Voucher program, and with human service agencies. The City of Iowa City is the PHA whose
service area includes Johnson County. There is no separate Housing Authority, which helps
ensure the effective coordination and operation of the public and assisted housing program.
Department of Planning and Community Development. There are 5.5 FTEs in the Community
Development Division will continue its affordable housing activities: 1 ) research and planning; 2)
administer CDBG and HOME funds; 3) prepare the Consolidated Plan, Annual Performance
Reports, and the Annual Action Plan; 4) technical assistance for and cooperation with housing
nonprofit and for-profit developers; 5) rehabilitation program; and 6) other affordable housing
projects.
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). DVIP serves women and men victims of
domestic abuse and their children. Using nearly $200,000 in CDBG funds, DVIP constructed a
new facility and children's area in that can house approximately 60 people. This is the only
emergency shelter of its type in Iowa City and surrounding areas. Over the last five years DVIP
was also awarded approximately $20,000. from the City of Iowa City in CDBG funds and landfill
funds. to operate the Furniture Project.
Ecumenical Consultation of Churches. The Consultation consists of 19 member congregations
and is the umbrella organization for the Ecumenical Towers Housing Project, the Emergency
Housing Project (see below), and the Common Fund.
Elderly Services Agency. ElderLy Services Agency runs several programs dealing with housing
people who are elderly. The Shared Housing program provides elderly persons with housing
alternatives, support services and a safe environment, by sharing their home with another person.
Each person has private space and shares common areas such as the kitchen and living room.
Elderly Services Agency also runs the Small Repair Program, which does small repairs to homes
so that low-income elderly or handicapped persons can stay safely in their own homes.
Emergency Housing Project (EHP). EHP is an emergency shelter serving homeless people. EHP
provides shelter, showers, telephone, and referrals to appropriate agencies.
Greater Iowa City Housing Fel/owship (GICHF). The goal of the GICHF is to develop and provide
decent, affordable housing for low-income residents of the Iowa City area, especially to holders of
Section 8 vouchers and certificates. The GICHF also has a new program providing loans for rental
deposits.
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. The Iowa Valley affiliate of this international housing ministry
started its chapter in 1994. Low-income families are selected to work with Habitat in the
construction of a new home for the family. Habitat for Humanity receives gifts, volunteer time, and
no-interest loans to build or renovate simple, decent homes for people who are inadequately
sheltered. Construction is a cooperative venture between volunteers and homebuyers. Houses
are sold at no profit and with a no-interest mortgage repaid over a 15- to 25-year period. The
house payments are then recycled to build more houses.
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program. HACAP provides a variety of programs to help those
in need in the Iowa City area, several of which are housing-related: Energy Assistance; Weatheri-
zation; Homeless Outreach and Support; Utility, Shelter and Financial Related Counseling;
Mortgage Resolution Assistance, and Transitional Housing. HACAP's Transitional Housing
Program provides housing and supportive services for families for up to eighteen months to
enable them to become self-sufficient through counseling, referrals, job training, and household
management skills.
Hillcrest Family Services. Hillcrest Residence (a program of Hillcrest Family Services) has as its
mission to help clients become successful in the living, learning, and working environment of their
choice, with maximum feasible independence from helping professionals. Hillcrest serves adults
with histories of psychiatric or emotional problems that prevent them from living independently.
Independent Living, The Evertt Conner Center for,. This private, nonprofit agency teaches daily
living skills to adults with developmental disabilities to greatly enhance their ability to participate
independently in the community. Skills are taught through self-advocacy, support groups,
counseling, and educational and vocational programs.
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LIFE Skills, Inc. LIFE Skills provides services in many areas to many different groups, but one of
its newest programs assists people by teaching the skills needed for both looking for and staying
in housing such as budgeting, housekeeping, etc..
Successful Living. Inc. Successful Living. Inc. provides transitional housing and supportive
services for persons who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Systems Unlimited, Inc. Systems Unlimited provides permanent, long-term housing for people
with developmental disabilities in group home and apartment settings. Respite care is available
on an emergency basis, if space is available. In-home care is also available.
Youth Homes, Inc. Youth Homes provides emergency and short-term care, counseling, and
supervision to troubled or homeless unaccompanied adolescents. Its services include crisis
intervention counseling; emergency residential services; and group and individual counseling to
youth including pregnant teens or teenage mothers who are homeless.
Private Industry
Local developers. Most of the new affordable housing in Iowa City (not including the Public
Housing Authority) has come from local for-profit developers. In particular, Burns and Burns and
the Farnum Group who are both in the process of developing affordable rental housing for seniors
and persons with disabilities. Both projects leveraged funds from many sources. including City
and State HOME monies. Housing Assistance Fund. Low Income Housing Tax Credits and
private mortgages.
Local lending institutions. With the City's involvement, several of the local lending institutions have
formed consortia to help fund several recent projects by the Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship
for affordable rental housing rehabilitation and new construction. They have indicated interest in
continuing assistance for rental and owner-occupied housing projects. Several lenders were also
involved in starting up a homebuyers educational seminar in July 1993 and this effort has
continued through this year.
IV J. COORDINATION
The City of Iowa City has a tradition of working closely with both housing and service agencies in
the area. Since the City is the Public Housing Authority (PHA), activities in this area are also fairly
well coordinated, particularly with the Department of Human Services, the Work Force Office, and
with a non-profit agency providing living skills and housing location assistance. Until about 1995,
housing activities were kept somewhat separate from other community development activities, in
part because there were two citizen advisory committees to the Council. The two committees
were the Housing Commission, and the Committee on Community Needs. The City consolidated
those two committees into the Housing and Community Development Commission; this body will
strive to include a representative member of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board.
The Johnson County Human Services Coordinator works closely with the Community Develop-
ment office as well as the United Way of Johnson County. United Way holds joint hearings with
Iowa City, Coralville and Johnson County annually for allocation of funds to human service
agencies who make a single application for funding from all four groups. This coordinated funding
procedure is extremely helpful in reducing duplication of services and ensuring adequate funding.
Non-profit housing providers are part of these agency hearings also.
Currently there are only a few private for-profit developers providing affordable housing in Iowa
City. The high cost of land and construction as well as the demands of the housing market, make
this a thankless task. The City will continue its efforts to work with other for-profit developers.
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The City also works closely with the State's Finance Authority and the Department of Economic
Development which administers the State's HUD funds. Most housing projects in Iowa City include
not only City but also various State funding sources. Local private lenders also assist with these
projects.
The PHA program operates countywide both in the rural areas and in other smaller communities.
One recent effod in housing has seen the creation of the Johnson County Housing Task Force.
This group is comprised of municipal and county officials who are discussing housing issues.
needs and strategies throughout the County. Similarly, most human service agencies operate on
a countywide level. The City plans to work on more coordination within the county and with
smaller governmental jurisdictions, in areas such as housing rehabilitation, transportation and
economic development. It plans to do this through the Johnson County Council of Governments
(JCCOG).
IV K. PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES
1. Management Initiatives
Over the past couple of years, residents of the Broadway and Shamrock public housing communi-
ties organized themselves informally to meet and prioritize their needs. One need that was
identified as a high priority was an increased police presence in the complexes. This initiative lead
to the ICHA securing a Public Housing Drug Elimination Grant (PHDEG). Money from this grant
was then used for funding police foot patrols for the Broadway and Shamrock neighborhoods.
Public housing residents also serve on the PHDEG committee, providing input on how the grant
money would be used.
Residents of the Broadway complex also initiated several "neighborhood cleanups" and worked
with ICHA staff to secure better garbage collection and the installation of a phone in the front area
of the complex. Shamrock residents worked with ICHA staff to implement an after school
childcare program funded by grants from HUD and coordinated with Headstart, Community
Coordinated Child Care and the Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County.
High turnover of residents has limited the efforts of the Broadway and Shamrock resident
councils. Motivated individuals who organize these initiatives often leave public housing and the
remaining residents are sometimes inactive until new individuals move in and push for a different
agenda. Through the next year the PHA will be encouraging residents to maintain their
involvement in the administration of grant money and will work with them to establish permanent
resident councils.
2. Homeownership Initiatives
The Iowa City Housing Authority proposes to convert public housing rental units to tenant
ownership through the Tenant-to-Owner Program (TOP). The homeownership program will
initially include 20 units of the housing stock of the Iowa City Housing Authority. This program
assists the families in public housing to purchase their own home and by doing so provide an
impetus to the families to maintain their independence. An important part of this program is to
ensure that the number of rental units available to very low-income families is not diminished by
assisting other families to achieve homeownership.
The first mortgage will be amortized over 15 years with a five-year balloon. The second mortgage
will be held by the ICHA and will be reduced at each balloon payment that would occur at five-year
intervals. The ICHA will hold a strong second position in case of default by the purchaser.
Assistance will be available to residents to prevent default in the first five-year period and to
prevent overwhelming maintenance costs. Sale of TOP properties will be conditioned to assure
continued affordability.
A new program, Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP) has been started by the
ICHA as a way of developing and selling new single-family units. This program has partnered with
a local private, developer to construct four homes.
Potential homebuyers will be screened for job stability or income capacity. It is expected that the
homebuyer would be employed or be receiving disability or retirement payments. The homebuyer
must have been in lawful occupancy for a minimum period of not less than 30 days prior to the
conveyance of the title to the property. Residents will be given a preference if they have
completed self-sufficiency and job training programs or if they meet equivalent standards of
economic self-sufficiency such as actual employment experience. The potential homebuyer will
also be screened by local lending institutions for residential loan capabilities. Potential
homebuyers will be counseled and assisted in removing any impediments to obtaining the loan.
IV L. MONITORING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
The City acknowledges that monitoring the Consolidated Plan and the annual activities must be
carried out on a regular basis to ensure that statutory and regulatory requirements are being met
and that, where appropriate, information being submitted to HUD is correct and complete.
Iowa City's Community Development Division will be responsible for preparing documentation and
reports as required by HUD. Additionally, the Community Development Division staff conducts an
on-site monitoring visit(s) for each of the projects. During this visit, staff checks for compliance
with regulatory requirements (procurement, accounting, etc.) and whether the subrecipient is
meeting the performance goals established within the CDBG or HOME contract(s).
The City has traditionally sought citizen review of its CDBG and HOME activities. A citizen board,
the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) serves as an advisory body to
the City Council on community issues. HCDC has the responsibility to review each year's CDBG
and HOME requests and make recommendations on funding to the City Council. Once projects
have been allocated public funds, HCDC assigns each of it's members one or more projects to
monitor and periodically report to the committee on the progress of each project he\she is
monitoring.
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V. Certifications
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LOCAL CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing,
which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the
jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified
through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation
requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act
of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is
following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section
104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection
with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's
workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs; and
The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations
occurring in the workplace;
Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b)
Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after
such conviction;
Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such
conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted
employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the
receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected
grant;
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Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a)
Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended; or
(b)
Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or
local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the
making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any
cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member
of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts,
subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as
applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which
it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG,
and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,
and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan
that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan
identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-
term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic
opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR
24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with
CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum
feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities
which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs
having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate
threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not
available);
Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed
loans during program year(s) 199 , (a period specified by the grantee
consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally
benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70
percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the
designated period;
Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public
improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds
by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and
moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of
obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to
the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other
revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to
the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of
fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other
revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with
respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the
case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an
assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by
a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover
the assessment.
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Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations;
and
A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance
to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights
demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered
in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act
(42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning
lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are
designed to meet other community development needs having a padicular urgency as specified
in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically
identified CDBG-assisted activities which are designed to meet other community
development needs having a padicular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other
financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-
based rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of
the participating jurisdiction's consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability,
and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and
costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205 through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use
HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate
the project in accordance with the guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest
any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than is necessary to
provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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ESG Certifications
The Emergency Shelter Grantee certifies that:
Major rehabilitation/conversion -- It will maintain any building for which assistance is used
under the ESG program as a shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 10 years.
If the jurisdiction plans to use funds for purposes less than tenant-based rental assistance, the
applicant will maintain any building for which assistance is used under the ESG program as a
shelter for homeless individuals and families for at least 3 years.
Essential Services -- It will provide services or shelter to homeless individuals and families for
the period during which the ESG assistance is provided, without regard to a particular site or
structure as long as the same general population is served.
Renovation -- Any renovation carried out with ESG assistance shall be sufficient to ensure that
the building involved is safe and sanitary.
Supportive Services -- It will assist homeless individuals in obtaining appropriate supportive
services, including permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling,
supervision, and other services essential for achieving independent living, and other Federal
State, local, and private assistance.
Matching Funds -- It will obtain matching amounts required under §576.71 of this title.
Confidentiality -- It will develop and implement procedures to ensure the confidentiality of
records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention or treatment services
under any project assisted under the ESG program, including protection against the release of
the address or location of any family violence shelter project except with the written
authorization of the person responsible for the operation of that shelter.
Homeless Persons Involvement -- To the maximum extent practicable, it will involve, through
employment, volunteer services, or otherwise, homeless individuals and families in
constructing, renovating, maintaining, operating facilities, and providing services assisted
through this program.
Consolidated Plan -- It is following a current HUD-approved Consolidated Plan or CHAS.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities -- Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met
by available public and private sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the
purpose specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial
rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or
repair of a building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official
Date
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING
REQUIREMENTS:
LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed
when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a
prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title
31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification
By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is
providing the certification.
The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed
when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee
knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of
the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available
to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free
Workplace Act.
Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be
identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant
application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of
application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the
identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available
for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a
violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.
Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of
buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical
descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State
highway department while in operation, State employees in each local
unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the
grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously
identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three).
The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the
performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:
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Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check __ if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here.
The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 24,
subpart F.
Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common
rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees'
attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules:
"Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V
of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by
regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15);
"Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or
imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the
responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug
statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving
the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled
substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees;
(ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is
insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and
consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant
and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers
not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a
matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the
grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered
workplaces).
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Self-Sufficiency
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Housin~
Support Services
Emergency Shelter
VI. Appendices
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APPENDIX 1
CITY STEPS PUBLIC MEETING PARTICIPANTS
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CITY STEPS -- PUBLIC MEETING
PHEASANT RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
September 2, 1999
6:30 p.m. to 8:80 p.m.
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CITY STEPS --PUBLIC MEETING
PHEASANT RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
September 2, 1999
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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CITY STEPS -- PUBLIC MEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 9, 1999
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Name Agency
Address
Would you
like us to
send you
updates?
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CITY STEPS -, PUBLIC MEETING
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 9, 1999
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Would you
like us to
Name Agency Address se.d yo.
updates?
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CITY STEPS --PUBLIC MEETING
Senior Center, Lower Level
September f 6, f 999
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Name
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Agency Address se.d
updates?
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CITY STEPS --PUBLIC MEETING
Mercantile Bank Atrium
September 23, 1999
12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
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CITY STEPS--PUBLIC MEETING
Mercantile Bank Atrium
September 23, f999
f2 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Name
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APPENDIX 2
PUBLIC MEETINGS INFORMATIONAL FLYER
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Training
Services
Emergency
Shelter
CITY STEPS is a five year plan for coordinating housing,
jobs, and service programs for Iowa City's low-Income
residents.
STEP
Citizens participating In four community discus-
sions on issues related to housing, homelesshess,
Job training, Job creaUon, and supportive ser-
vices.
STEP 2
STEP
Many other citizens are asked for their views or
ideas, especially those low-Income individuals
who will benefit from the programs and services.
Business leaders, workers, community leaders,
service providers and consumers plan together
to coordinate needs, strategies, goals, and solu-
ti0ns for addressing the problems or' Iowa Clty's
low-Income residents.
STEP 4
Information from the community meetings and
other data will guide community members In
setdng stratei4es and priorities.
STEP 5
Strategies and priorities will determine funding
guidelines for allocating HUD funds (Commu-
nlW Development Btock Grant, HONE, and
other programs.
STEP 6
Each year an annual plan will assess and outZine
specific prolects for the coming year and the
amount of HUD funds allocated to that acdviW.
CITY STEPS provides an opportunlty for Iowa City to
meet the needs of 10w-income residents and persons with
special needs for: Housing; Homeless Assistance; Jobs;
Chtld Care; Transportation; Pub[Ic Services and FadllUes.
The maximum annual Income to be considered low-in-
come in Iowa City (as defined for 1999 by the Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development) Is:
a single person earning less than $30,'i50
a two-person ramfly earning less than $34,800
a family of three e~rnlng less than $]9,150
a family of four earning less than $43,500
CITY STEPS is the largest citizen parttdpadon effort ever
undertaken In Iowa CIty to discuss the needs and con-
cerns of our low-Income residents.
The community's prEoriW is to serve r. hose most in need.
For more JnformaUon please contact
Steve Long or Steve Nasby
City of iowa CIty
410 E. Washington SL
Iowa CIty, IA 52240
339-3~56-5230
Stephen_Long@iowa-clty.org or
Steven_Nasby@lowa-clty.org
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APPENDIX 3
PUBLIC MEETING: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS
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CITY STEPS
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Introduce yourself and the organization (if any) that you represent
Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topics (public services and facilities)
Set the tone of the meeting (informal)
Introduce City Staff (Steve Long and Steve Nasby) who will explain CITY STEPS
Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak
Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see
Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea
Make sure everyone has a chance to comment
3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting
Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated
QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Accessibility (getting there) to human service agencies and paperwork barriers
Child care issues such as availability and cost
Transportation needs
Job training or education issues
Barriers to community involvement or perceptions of neighborhoods
What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them
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CITY STEPS Public Meeting
Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center
September 2, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
Introduce yourself and the organization (if any) that you represent
Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topics (public services and facilities)
Set the tone of the meeting (informal)
Introduce City Staff (Steve Long and Steve Nasby) who will explain CITY STEPS
Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak
Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see
Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea
Make sure everyone has a chance to comment
3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting
Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated
QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Accessibility (getting there) to human service agencies and paperwork barriers
Child care issues such as availability and cost
Transportation needs
Job training or education issues
Barriers to community involvement or perceptions of neighborhoods
What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them
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CITY STEPS Public Meeting
Iowa City Public Library
September 9, 1999 - 5:30 p.m.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Introduce yourself (Maryann Dennis) and the organization (GICHF) that you represent
Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topics (housing & homeless issues)
Set the tone of the meeting (informal)
Introduce City Staff (Steve Long, Steve N, Linda S) and HCDC members who will
explain CITY STEPS
Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak
Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see
Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea
Make sum everyone has a chance to comment
3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting
Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated
QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING
Location and availability of housing near services such as grocery, medical, day care, school
Accessibility/transportation issues
Barriers to affordable housing -landlords, deposit costs, rent levels
Child care issues such as availability and cost
NIMBY issues
What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them
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CITY STEPS Public Meeting
Senior Center
September 16, 1999 - 6:30 p.m.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
Introduce yourself (Gretchen Schmuch) and the organization (HCDC) that you represent
Set the tone of the meeting. State the general topics (housing, homeless, jobs, services)
Set the tone of the meeting (informal)
Introduce City Staff who will explain CITY STEPS
Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak
Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see
Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea
Make sure everyone has a chance to comment
3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting
Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated
QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING
Location and availability of housing
Accessibility/transportation issues
Barriers to affordable housing - landlords, deposit costs, rent levels
Public Facility needs
Child care issues such as availability and cost
What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them
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CITY STEPS Public Meeting
Mercantile Bank Atrium
September 23, 1999
12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Introduce yourself and the organization (if any) that you represent
Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topic (Economic Development)
Set the tone of the meeting (informal)
Introduce City Staff (Steve Long and Steve Nasby) who will explain CITY STEPS
Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak
Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see
Welcome all ideas and Questions. ..not such thing as a bad idea
Make sure everyone has a chance to comment,
3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the
meeting
Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated
QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING
1. Downtown development issues and projects
2. Accessibility needs (such as meeting ADA)
3. Job training or educational issues
4. Transportation needs or problems
5. Their perceptions of the Iowa City economic environment
6. Barriers to finding and keeping employees
7. What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them
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CITY STEPS
Public Meeting Comments
September 1999
Public Service
-Need tenant/landlord training program where tenant receives certificate after training to show
to landlord
-Need counseling for tenant/landlord issues for low-income families
-Need training on how to be a "good" tenant
Develop mentor system - bill payers, etc. for low-income persons
Transportation/Childcare issues
-Subsidized kiddie cab or NCJC van, but no funding available
Waiting list for quality infant childcare is large
-Bus service is limited for 2"d shift workers
-Shuttle service partnership with City/businesses for P&G, Oral B. dangerous to walk along
Highway 6
-Transportation if you are sick and need to eat. Can meals come to them?
-Can Salvation Army or Free Lunch deliver?
-HIV patients have special needs and sometimes cannot get appropriate meals
Police harassment on Broadway - start a mentoring partnership with kids & police
Gap for 3rd-6th grade programs after school for all incomes (NCJC offers programming one day
a week)
-Partner with churches to provide services
-Legal issues with tenant landlord issues
-Iowa State Extension - have staff to provide. Living skills and credit counseling - home buyer
classes and nutrition person to help. Services are free. Basic living skills.
Downtown transportation grant to City if we get $$ childcare will be included.
Wants social services. Reliance on social services too high in some case sand private businesses
could take people out of social services if they paid up wage and benefits.
Public Facilities
Development of a downtown multi-use center (refers to Human Services referrals)
More childcare in Broadway area - more centers that take Title XX
-Need childcare for 3rd shift that is certified
No doctors south of Highway 6 - need a medical clinic that accepts Title 19 south of Highway 6
Child care - home centers. Local empowerment board is serving this need and is looking at
young children. Substantial need for low income persons. HCDC to set aside $$ for child are
startups.
Need 2nd & 3rd shift child care & weekends.
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Economic Development
Living wage issues - pay better wages
Jobs - need better chances/opportunities for jobs
-Find human service agencies intrusive
-Jobs that pay higher wages and matches people with training & jobs
-create labor pool to match jobs in the area
Hard to find decent paying jobs with health benefits
Welfare to work issues
Job sharing issues
$8-9/hr. living wage
low income persons' issues.
Affordability issues
State and Fed $$ going to business creating lower paying jobs.
Economic development and jobs paying a living wage.
-County Supervisors have a draft ordinance. Focuses on human services only to get more $$
for wages to bring up the wage level. Just the portion paid by Johnson co. not the Fed or State
levels.
-$8-$9/hr is all wage level regardless of work. Not a County minimum wage...just human services
agencies.
-ED projects funded by CDBG & City guidelines support a wage in this area. Roberts---that is
okay.
Job training-education, child care, etc.
Iowa City space costs. Small businesses cannot start, so many move out of Iowa City.
Incubator or rental credits would help corridor area.
Building vacancy in Iowa City. Colonial Park 33% vacant but rents do not go down even to
attract tenants. Mall same way.
Rental rates not forgiving or elastic even if business down.
Best Buy space open and no "for rent" sign. ED necessary to fill spaces.
Faced out of home occupation due to growth. Hard to find space and could not expand at
home. Property was vacant due to getting rent lowered. Most landlords do not lower rents
because current tenants want to renegotiate the lease.
Rent credits could work here because the asking rent could be paid. Can "target" areas.
Maybe City could provide tax abatement incentives.
Extra employees do not always generate more cars or parking needs. Sycamore mall a
possibility.
Rent credits? ISED just a grant money to return of capital, and as such tax credits may work
better. TIF improvements.
Link Iowa City with TIF. Iowa City needs jobs here, not Coralville.
'TIF?
Sycamore retail again? Or some other vision?
Always is "what are you guys going to do" Other incentives other than money.
Labor pool always a concern. - money only.
Infrastructure issues can help businesses but not lose tax base. This is a capital expense not
a general fund expense.
Give Iowa City $ to city businesses, not big corporations.
Location depends on type of businesses and needs. Quality of life.
Too many hoops in Iowa City to get buildings built or remodeled. Easier to do business.
Uniform requirements and checklist. $ a deciding factor. Building permits and inconsistent
inspections when multiple people look.
Rocky Mountain District Project- renewal and ED targeting. RMI org.
Historical committee too hard on businesses and used by others as a tool to limit competition.
Streamline start-up businesses process. Oakdale project
Oakdale very good and space for six months as start-up.
SCORE is extremely good. Under-utilized! Most former Iowa City business owners. Service
pool like VNA but with business persons.
Goodwill has very good workers and is also under-utilized/under-employed.
General wage and labor pool. Experience is working people that do not earn enough to get
housing. Most people are hiring temp workers and without benefits. ACT, NCS, Cambridge,
all temps. Some others in fast food and work not enough hours to get benefits. P&G does the
same thing.
Temp agencies for people who work less than one year then no one has to pay workers
comp or unemployment. Unemployment insurance is too high. Start of high % then go to low
over time.
Should City encourage or require full-time and benefits?
FTE are more stable employees.
Federal legislation?
Yes. DOL does not enforce laws or have staff.
Would City go to major employers to press them to do FTE and benefits? Political will?
Federal, state, and local government too.
Not all people want full-time or can only work part-time.
Flex schedules and transportation issues and day care? These other items may help the EO
Insuring benefits? Is this bigger than daycare?
People more beneficial to get assistance than to work.
Job share an idea that others could copy.
How many employees do not work six months? People leaving for issues other than wage
levels or benefits. Barriers: childcare and transportation.
Why just do employers? BED - economy of scale. On-site day care money
the incentive to get higher wage and benefits.
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School district good with college-bound students, but the non-college bound students not
getting help and services.
Jobs and trades training program not funded. New gap there. Need to put money into this.
Can provide good jobs with good pay.
Surveys? Business retention survey now. Attempt to determine from employers with barriers,
what needs and services are needed? DHS doing the best they can.
Housing
Senior Citizen needs - housing for low and moderate income seniors with support services
75% of ESA's clients want to stay in their own homes
Accessibility rehab for stay-at-home seniors
Continue support for ESA small repair
What is going to happen when project based developments expire? Opt-outs.
Is there a strategy? Pheasant Ridge, Cedar Ridge, etc.
Issue of switching all certificates to vouchers - is there a strategy?
No one taking vouchers - landlords opting out of Section 8 - especially for large families.
Landlords do not want to take Section 8 because of increased frequency of inspections
Need to humanize the Section 8 program - tenants should get to know the landlords
Finding accessible apartments in Iowa City is difficult
Trend lines for accessibility housing in Iowa City?
Two people been looking for housing for over a year - landlords would not accept
vouchers. Did find one, but landlord required $1000 deposit.
Barrier to housing is stereotype against Section 8 tenants.
Put more money into non-profits that specialize in affordable housing because they do not have
the same money motivation as for-profits - that is their specialty.
Housing for families impacted with mental illness with wrap-around services
5 years ago 5 families/year served - now 50 families/year
Have HACAP provide set-aside units for above families with in-home support provided by CMHC
Women in shelter cannot find adequate housing - some end up back in abusive relationships
Barriers: bad credit, bad landlord references, no access to money, not enough
permanent affordable housing, security deposits, having a job doesn't assure housing
1996 - single parent with 2 children would need $14/hour to be self-sufficient
Need units for persons with disabilities and seniors
There are some developers that do accept Section 8
Allocate money to developers that do
Affordable decent housing that accepts Section 8 in short supply
-Looked for 3 months with Section 8 voucher and had to give it up because couldn't find
landlord to accept it
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-Landlords abuse system & raise rents & say that tenants damaged units to collect $$ from City
-Better advertising of programs offered by City for utility assistance
-Still a struggle even after off welfare & with a job with benefits because of children, etc.
-Feel left out because housing costs are so high
-Need to diversify Section 8 availability around the entire town
Accessible housing issues for rental housing and businesses
Human Rights Iowa City (group) - suppod efforts to get affordable housing and living wage.
National Low Income Housing Coalition - Iowa data 39% cannot afford FMR - 70 hours
minimum wage to afford FMR $8.97/hr avg.
Did housing session last week. Wants to tell HCDC. State changes.
Forward fund housing development.
-Past CDBG/HOME practices has been for gap funding. IFA point system for tax credit projects
favors local support of 5% or 3% of project costs. Local $ can be conditional upon funding and
factors. More competition for funds. 2000 applications in March 2000.
-HUD $$ does not come until Jan. AHFP is a possibility.
Iowa City $$ as far as LIHTC. Staff in best position to make recommendation.
-IDED?IFA - very competitive. City needs to give $$ to promote. They am now jointly funding
projects.
Section 8 and Title 19 still available if people work (new rule change)
Homeless
Homeless Issues:
There is still a group that is difficult to house - need to fill that gap.
Need for homeless families is very high - not adequate facilities
Shelter is always full and turning people away
Sometimes send people to Des Moines, Davenport, Cedar Rapids
Sometimes house families temporarily in a motel
Establish something like a holding pattern to teach living skills before renting in the community
Very difficult to find decent buildings with effficiencies or one-bedroom units.
**Day shelter needed - where do people go during the day?
People with AIDS have difficult time finding housing while they are not feeling well.
receive medication without address!
Day facility needed
Homeless persons here not all people in salaries
Housing for refugees needed while determining residency status
Cannot
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Planning
Why are there not more one-bedroom units being constructed?
Can the City mandate the bedroom size to encourage more one and two bedroom units?
Need more one-bedroom units
Need for central information services - disseminate information
Check out Gallileo system in Cedar Rapids - Computer system for all services. Could be
centerpiece of multi-purpose center
Add category in CITY STEPS for persons with disabilities
Reach out more to public so we do not hear the same comments in 5 years
Availability of sites for new construction that are properly zoned.
Need people at rezoning meetings to be in favor of affordable housing
City needs to begin to make conditional commitments to attract affordable housing
More City dollars committed
General fund, TIF $ to make local apps competitive for $$
Advocate for a statewide housing trust fund
-Have a central point for human services
Finding out how to coordinate services
-Concept of universal design. Evert Conner - bring that to designs in the city. Accessibility and
CHF topic. Requiring universal design not feasible for all units but could encourage it through
incentives.
Other
National problem of Medicare payments - make Iowa City national demonstration model?
Daycare issues for people starting home businesses or people making $6.00/hour
If you are not legally divorced in Iowa, you have to have your husband co-sign the mortgage
loan
Transportation issues are key, especially with children
-Living south of Highway 6 is a barrier - need a bridge over Highway 6
-cannot walk/bike to school or shopping
Diversify police force and teachers
-Lots of mistrust with the police force - fear of the police
-Need positive interaction with police Broadway St. area
Curb cuts
WHEN, a DVIP Group, - Johnson Co. Against Violence
-How do you advertise? CDBG?
-CDBG best for facilities. Problem lies with operating loans for startups.
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-State advocacy? By HCDC - none. Council has this advocacy function as policy makers.
-21st Century Workforce & Strategic Planning - Governor's group. 1) childcare 2) living wages
-Iowa highest in # of two-parent working families. Oct. 14th meeting at Kirkwood in CR.
DVIP representative - single mothers really need affordable childcare.
-Many avenues to work in childcare - employers, HACAP, 4C's, etc.
Iowa City envied by the rest of the state. University and other programs upkeep by salaries and
buildings maintenance.
FSS program and escrow. Childcare and transportation issues. Working poor and not living
wage. Problems fairly generalized. Kiddie Kab $222/mo. What is the AFDC process now?
Takes quite a while to get pushed off public benefits.
FSS goal is to up earned income. Incentives in escrow. Savings up to $6,000 to $7,000 with HH
who have $6 to $7 per hour jobs.
LifeSkills program good. Not all people have basic skills. Had a positive experience with
LifeSkills.
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APPENDIX 4
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
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General Definitions
Affordable Housing: Affordable housing is generally defined as housing in which the occupant is
paying no more than 30 percent of gross income for gross housing costs, including utility costs.
AIDS and Related Diseases: The disease of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or any
conditions arising from the etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction: A serious and persistent alcohol or other drug addiction that
significantly limits a person's ability to live independently.
Assisted Household or Person: For the purpose of identification of goals, an assisted household
or person is one which during the period covered by the annual plan will receive benefits through
the Federal funds, either alone or in conjunction with the investment of other public or private
funds. The program funds providing the benefit(s) may be from any funding year or combined
funding years. A renter is benefited if the person takes occupancy of affordable housing that is
newly acquired, newly rehabilitated, or newly constructed, and/or receives rental assistance
through new budget authority. An existing homeowner is benefited during the year if the home's
rehabilitation is completed. A first-time homebuyer is benefited if a home is purchased during the
year. A homeless person is benefited during the year if the person becomes an occupant of
transitional or permanent housing. A non-homeless person with special needs is considered as
being benefited, however, only if the provision of supportive services is linked to the acquisition,
rehabilitation, or new construction of a housing unit and/or the provision of rental assistance
during the year. Households or persons who will benefit from more than one program activity
must be counted only once. To be included in the goals, the housing unit must, at a minimum,
satisfy the HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards (see 24 CFR section 882.10g).
Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy: A comprehensive plan related only to
affordable housing needs in Iowa City. This plan was the predecessor of this Consolidated Plan.
Committed: Generally means there has been a legally binding commitment of funds to a specific
project to undertake specific activities.
Concentration of Low-Income Populations: Any census tract or block group where 51% or
more of the households have an income at or below 80% of median.
Concentration of Minority Groups: Any census tract with a percentage of minority households
at least 10% greater than in the citywide population.
Congregate Housing: An independent group living arrangement which offers opportunities for
increased social interaction and provides a minimum of services such as on-site meals in a
common dining room plus one or more of such services as on-site medical/nursing, personal care,
or housekeeping services. Congregate housing is not nursing home care.
Consistent with the Consolidated Plan: A determination made by the jurisdiction that a program
application meets the following criterion: The Action Plan for that fiscal year's funding indicates the
jurisdiction planned to apply for the program or was willing to support an application by another
entity for the program; the location of activities is consistent with the geographic areas as specified
in the plan; and the activities benefit a category of residents for which the jurisdiction's five-year
strategy shows a priority.
Cost Burden >30%: The extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs, exceed 30
percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Cost Burden >50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross housing costs, including
utility costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census
Bureau.
Disabled Household: A household composed of one or more persons at least one of whom is an
adult (a person of at least 18 years of age) who has a disability. A person shall be considered to
have a disability if the person is determined to have a physical, mental, or emotional impairment
that: (1) is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impeded his
or her ability to live independently, and (3) is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by
more suitable housing conditions. A person shall also be considered to have a disability if he or
she has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill
of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001-6006). The term also includes the surviving member or members
of any household described in the first sentence of this paragraph who were living in an assisted
unit with the deceased member of the household at the time of his or her death.
Economic Independence and Self-Sufficiency Programs: Programs undertaken by Public
Housing Agencies (PHAs) to promote economic independence and self-sufficiency for
participating families. Such programs may include Project Self-Sufficiency and Operation
Bootstrap programs that originated under earlier Section 8 rental certificate and rental voucher
initiatives, as well as the Family Self-Sufficiency program. In addition, PHAs may operate locally
developed programs or conduct a variety of special projects designed to promote economic
independence and self-sufficiency.
Elderly Household: For HUD rental programs, a one or two person household in which the head
of the household or spouse is at least 62 years of age.
Elderly Person: A person who is at least 62 years of age.
Existing Homeowner: An owner-occupant of residential property who holds legal title to the
property and who uses the property as his/her principal residence.
Family: The Bureau of Census defines a family as a householder (head of household) and one or
more other persons living in the same household who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
The National Affordable Housing Act of 1992 adds: "Family" includes but is not limited to (a) An
elderly family or single person, (b) the remaining member of a tenant family, and (c) a displaced
person.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: A program enacted by Section 554 of the National
Affordable Housing Act which directs Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Indian Housing
Authorities (IHAs) to use Section 8 assistance under the rental certificate and rental voucher
programs, together with public and private resources to provide supportive services, to enable
participating families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency.
Family Investment Program (FIP): A program enacted by Section 554 of the National Affordable
Housing Act which directs Public Housing Agencies and Indian Housing Authorities to use Section
8 assistance under the rental certificate and rental voucher programs, together with public and
private resources to provide supportive services, to enable participating families to achieve
economic independence and self-sufficiency.
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First-time Homebuyer: An individual or family who has not owned a home during the three-year
period preceding the HUD-assisted (or otherwise assisted) purchase of a home that must be used
as the principal residence of the homebuyer, except that any individual who is a displace
homemaker or a single parent (as defined in 24 CFR 92) may not be excluded from consideration
as a first-time homebuyer on the basis that the individual, while a homemaker or married, owned a
home with his or her spouse or resided in a home owned by the spouse.
For Rent: Year round housing units which are vacant and offered/available for rent. (U.S. Census
definition)
For Sale: Year round housing units which are vacant and offered/available for sale only. (U.S.
Census definition)
Frail Elderly: An elderly person who is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living
(i.e., eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and household management activities).
Group Quarters: Facilities providing living quarters that are not classified as housing units (U.S.
Census definition). Examples include: prisons, nursing homes, dormitories, military barracks, and
shelters.
HOME: The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which is authorized by Title II of the
National Affordable Housing Act.
Homeless Family: Family that includes at least one parent or guardian and one child under the
age of 18, a homeless pregnant woman, or a homeless person in the process of securing legal
custody of a person under the age of 18.
Homeless Individual: An unaccompanied youth (17 years or younger) or an adult (18 years or
older) without children.
Homeless Youth: Unaccompanied person 17 years of age or younger who is living in situations
described by terms "sheltered" or "unsheltered".
Household: One or more persons occupying a housing unit (U.S. Census definition). See also
"Family".
Housing Problems: Households with housing problems include those that: (1) occupy units
meeting the definition of Physical Defects; (2) meet the definition of overcrowded; and (3) meet
the definition of cost burden greater than 30 percent.
Housing Support Services: Services provided to assist low income renters or homeowners to
locate or remain in their housing units, including counseling, child care, transportation, substance
abuse treatment, training in homemaking and parenting skills, money and household manage-
ment, counseling in homeownership, job placement, and other necessary and appropriate
services.
Housing Unit: An occupied or vacant house, apartment, or a single room (SRO housing) that is
intended as separate living quarters. (U.S. Census definition)
Institutions/Institutional: Group quarters for persons under care or custody. (U.S. Census
definition)
Large Related Household: A household of five or more persons which includes at least one
person related to the householder by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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Lead-Based Paint Hazard: Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated
dust, lead-contaminated soil, lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present in accessible
surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects as
established by the appropriate federal agency. (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction
Act of 1992 definition)
LIHTC: (Federal) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Low-Income: Households whose incomes do not exceed 80 percent of the median income for
the area, as determined by HUD with adjustments for smaller and larger families. HUD income
limits are updated annually.
Manufactured Home: A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a
permanent chassis, designed to be used as a dwelling without a permanent foundation, and
constructed no earlier than 1976.
Mobile Home: A Manufactured Home (see above) constructed before 1976.
Moderate-Income: Households whose incomes are between 51 and 80 percent of the median
income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families.
Modular Home: A factory-built structure that is not built on a permanent chassis and is not
transportable, but is assembled on-site, is usually attached to a permanent foundation, and
constructed no earlier than 1976.
Non-Elderly Household: A household which does not meet the definition of "Elderly Household,"
as defined above.
Non-Homeless Persons with Special Needs: Includes elderly, frail elderly persons, persons
with AIDS and their families, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons
with alcohol and other drug addiction, and public housing residents.
Non-Institutional: Group quarters for persons not under care or custody. (U.S. Census definition)
Occupied Housing Unit: A housing unit that is the usual place of residence of the occupant(s).
Other Household: A household of one or more persons that does not meet the definition of a
Small Related household, Large Related household or Elderly household.
Other Income: Households whose incomes exceed 80 percent of the median income for the
area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families.
Other Low-Income: Households whose incomes are between 51 and 80 percent of the median
income for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller and larger families.
(This term corresponds to moderate-income in the CDBG Program.)
Other Vacant: Vacant year round housing units that are not For Rent or For Sale. This category
would include Awaiting Occupancy or Held.
Overcrowded: A housing unit containing more than one person per room (U.S. Census definition)
Owner: A household that owns the housing unit it occupies. (U.S. Census definition)
Physical Defects: A housing unit lacking complete kitchen or bathroom (U.S. Census definition).
Jurisdictions may expand upon the Census definition.
Poverty Level: Households with incomes below the poverty line as defined by the Office of
Management and Budget and revised annually. For the Consolidated Plan, HUD defines poverty
level as at or below 30% median income.
Primary Housing Activity: A means of providing or producing affordable housing -- such as
rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition -- that will be allocated significant
resources and/or pursued intensively for addressing a particular housing need. (See also
"Secondary Housing Activity.")
Project-Based (Rental) Assistance: Rental assistance provided for a project, not for a specific
tenant. Tenants receiving project-based rental assistance give up the right to that assistance upon
moving from the project.
Rent Burden >30% (Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility costs,
exceed 30 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Rent Burden >50% (Severe Cost Burden): The extent to which gross rents, including utility
costs, exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Rental Assistance: Payments provided as either project-based rental assistance or tenant-based
rental assistance.
Renter: A household that rents the housing unit it occupies, including both units rented for cash
and units occupied without cash payment of rent. (U.S. Census definition)
Renter-Occupied Unit: Any occupied housing unit that is not owner-occupied, including units
rented for cash and those occupied without payment of cash rent.
Secondary Housing Activity: A means of providing or producing affordable housing -- such as
rental assistance, production, rehabilitation or acquisition -- that will receive fewer resources and
less emphasis that primary housing activities for addressing a particular housing need. (See also,
"Primary Housing Activity.")
Section 215: Section 215 of Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act. Section 215 defines
"affordable" housing projects under the HOME Program.
Self-Sufficiency: A household functioning independently of federal, state, or local assistance
(excluding entitlements).
Service Needs: The particular services identified for special needs populations, which typically
may include transportation, personal care, housekeeping, counseling, meals, case management,
personal emergency response, and other services to prevent premature institutionalization and
assist individuals to continue living independently.
Severe Cost Burden: See Cost Burden >50%.
Severe Mental Illness: A serious and persistent mental or emotional impairment that significantly
limits a person's ability to live independently.
Sheltered: Families and persons whose primary nighttime residence is a supervised publicly or
privately operated shelter, including emergency shelters, transitional housing for the homeless,
domestic violence shelters, residential shelters for runaway and homeless youth, and any
hotel/motel/apartment voucher arrangement paid because the person is homeless. This term
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does not include persons living doubled up or in overcrowded or substandard conventional
housing. Any facility offering permanent housing is not a shelter, or are its residents homeless.
Small-Related Household: A household of two to four persons which includes at least one
person related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
Substance Abuse: See Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction.
Substandard Condition and Not Suitable for Rehab: Dwelling units that are in such poor
condition as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation. (Local definition)
Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehab: Dwelling units that do not meet standard
conditions but are both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This does not include
units that require only cosmetic work, correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work.
(Local definition, also see page 18).
Substantial Amendment: A major change in an approved housing strategy. It involves a change
to the five-year strategy, which may be occasioned by a decision to undertake activities or
programs inconsistent with that strategy.
Substantial Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of residential property at an average cost for the
project in excess of $25,000 per dwelling unit.
Supportive Housing: Housing, including Housing Units and Group Quarters, that have a
supportive environment and includes a planned service component.
Supportive Service Need in FSS Plan: The plan that PHAs administering a Family Self-
Sufficiency program are required to develop to identify the services they will provide to
participating families and the source of funding for those services. The supportive services may
include child care; transportation; remedial education; education for completion of secondary or
post secondary schooling; job training, preparation and counseling; substance abuse treatment
and counseling, training in homemaking and parenting skills; money management, and household
management; counseling in homeownership; job development and placement; follow-up
assistance after job placement; and other appropriate services.
Supportive Services: Services provided to residents of supportive housing for the purpose of
facilitating the independence of residents.
Tenant-based (Rental) Assistance: A form of rental assistance in which the assisted tenant may
move from a dwelling unit with a right to continued assistance. The assistance is provided for the
tenant, not for the project.
Total Vacant Housing Units: Unoccupied year round housing units. (U.S. Census definition)
Transitional Housing: A project that is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive
services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months, or a
longer period approved by HUD.
Unsheltered: Families and individuals whose primary nighttime residence is a public or private
place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
(e.g., streets, parks, alleys, automobiles).
Vacant Awaiting Occupancy or Held: Vacant year round housing units that have been rented or
sold and are currently awaiting occupancy, and vacant year round housing units that are held by
owners or renters for occasional use. (U.S. Census definition)
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Vacant Housing Unit: Unoccupied year round housing units that are available or intended for
occupancy at any time during the year.
Very Low-Income: Households whose incomes do not exceed 50 percent of the median income
for the area, as determined by HUD, with adjustments for smaller or larger families.
Year Round Housing Units: Occupied and vacant housing units intended for year round use.
(U.S. Census definition) Housing units for seasonal or migratory use are excluded.
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APPENDIX 5
RANKING SHEET
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RANKING CRITERIA FOR CDBG\HOME PROJECTS
This ranking sheet will be used to assist the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) in the
FY00 allocation process. HCDC members will rank each project according to the uestions\criteria shown
below. Each question or criteria will then be assigned a point value. The five categories below are given a total
number of points and have been weighted according to their importance. Mark the number of point(s) for
each questionScriteria and total the points in each section.
Need\Priority (maximum 20 total points)
1. Meets a CITY STEPS priority?
2. Has the applicant documented a need for this project?
3. Project meets the goals or objectives in CITY STEPS?
(High=10, Medium=6, Low=3 points)
(0-5 points)
(0-5 points)
Leveraging Resources (maximum 25 points)
1. Does the project allow for the re-use of CDBG\HOME funds?
A. Principal and interest [30 year or less Amortization]
B. Principal and no interest [30 year or less Amortization]
C. Principal with a balloon payment
D. Conditional Occupancy Loan (future repayment)
E. Declining balance lien (amount forgiven over time)
F. Grant (no repayment)
2. Project leverages human resources [volunteers, etc.]
3. Project leverages other financial resources? [Including in-kind]
4. Project pays property taxes or a payment in lieu of taxes
Feasibility (maximum 20 points)
1. The project will be completed within the required time period?
2. Project budget is justified? [Costs are documented\reasonable]
3. The level of public subsidy is needed? [Private funds not available?]
4. Has applicant documented efforts to secure other funding?
Impact\Benefit (maximum 25 points
SUB~OTAL
(0-7 points)
7 points
6 points
3 points
I point
0 points
0 points
(0-8 points)
(0-8 points)
(0-2 points)
SUB-TOTAL
(0-6 points)
(0-6 points)
(0-4 points)
(0-4 points)
SUB-TOTAL
1. Primarily targets low-income persons (0-30%=10, 31-50%=6, 51-80%=4 points)
2. Project produces adequate benefits to the community related to cost? (0-5 points)
3. Does the project help persons gain selFsufficiency? (0-5 points)
4. Outcome data indicates program objectives can be met? (0-5 points)
SUB-TOTAL
Capacity\History (maximum 10 points)
1. Applicant has the capacity to undertake the proposed project?
2. If previously funded, has applicant completed prior project(s) and
maintained regulatory compliance?
3. If new, applicant can maintain regulatory compliance?
(0-4 points)
(0-6 points)
(0-6 points)
S U B -TOTAL
GRAND TOTAL:
PROJECT NAME:
PROPOSED ALLOCATION: $
(Projects under 60 points receive $0)
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11-12-99 ~
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JOINT MEETING
A Joint meeting of the City Counsii of Iowa City and Coralville and
Johnson County Board of Supervissrs was held on October 21, 1999 at
6:30 P.M. at Coralville City Hail.
Ccralville Mayor Fausett presided.
Coralville Council: Herwig.
Coralville Staff: Hayworth.
Iowa City Council and Mayor: E. Lehman, O'Donnell; Thornberry, Norton.
iowa City Staff: Franklin, Arkins, Karr.
Johnson County Board of Supervisors: Stutsman, Duffy, M. Lehman.
Johnson County Staff: Peters
Grog Mohling, Johnson County Extension Director, introduced Jeff
Zacharias.
Jeff Zacharias, Community Resource Development Specialist, presented
the Rural Development Initiative (RDI) for the two communities. The
purpose of the report compares the profiles of the communities studies
with a hypothetical city that tL~ifies other similar cities included in
the Study.
In 1997 15 Cities were picked for the study. The survey participants
were picked out of the phone hock. Zacharias went through the survey
results for both Coralvilla and iowa City comparing the response with
the Sigma City. (Sigma City is ~he average response of the Cities in
that size category.)
Herwig questioned if the study can be duplicated?
Zacharias responded it could but local community would have to pay. He
would recommend doing the survey every 2 to 4 years. The cost would be
an estimated $6,000 to $8,000.
Shriver of Union Planters Bank and Chamber Member questioned if you can
partner with other states to have a sigma in other regions of the
Country?
Zacharias said that other states don't have the base line data.
Financing would be an issue.
Norton asked if the questionnaire was developed locally. The questions
are very generic. You could use the same method to do survey specific
to your community.
Zacharias will get more studies To iowa City, Coralville, Johnson
County and to the Chamber of Cornerce.
The next Joint meeting of the iowa CiZy and Coralville City Council,
Johnson County Board of Supervisors and Iowa City School Board was set
for January 20th at 4 P.M. at the iowa City School Board office.
Kelly HayworZh,
Coralville City Administrator
BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION
October 1999
KEY FOR ABBREVIATIONS
Type of Improvement:
ADD - Addition
ALT - A Iteration
REP - Repair
FND - Foundation Only
NEW- New
OTH- Other type of construction
Type of Us e:
RSF- Residential Single Family
RDF - Residential Duplex
RMF - Three or more residential
RA C - Residential Accessory Building
MIX- Mixed
NON- Non-residential
OTH- Other
P~ge: 2
Date: 11/4/1999
To: 10/I/1999
From: 10/31/1999
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Permit Number Name Address
BLD99-00695 BLOOMING PRAIRIE
WAREHOUSE ADDITION
BLD99-00652 MERCY HOSPITAL
PARKING STREETSCAPE ADDITION
BLD99-00801 RON WADE
STORAGE ADDITION
BLD99-00789 FAITH UNITED CHURCH OF C 1609 DEFOREST AVE
DETACHED SHED ADDITION TO EXISTING 15'X 20' UTILITY SHED.
Total ADD/NON permits: 4
2340 HEINZ RD
500 MARKET ST
1524 WILLOW CREEK DR
BLD99-00769 DIA NE EGLESEDER
BEDROOM, BATH ADDITION
BLD99-00746 STEVE NOACK
1 CAR GARAGE ADDITION TO SFD
BLD99-00753 PHIL LARSON
SFD ADDITION
BLD99-00744 TRUDY DAY
SFD 3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION
BLD99-00763 JANET ASHMAN
BATH ADDITION TO SFD
BLD99-00795 LYLE V MILLER
3 SEASON PORCH FOR SFD
BLD99-00697 BRIAN HARVEY
PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD99-00802 ED DLOUH
CARPORT ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD99-00451 TIM LEHMAN
12' X 17' WOOD DECK
BLD99-00635 GREG MCDONALD
3 SEASON PORCH ADDITION FOR SFD
BLD99-00750 DAVID KREITER
SCREEN PORCH ADDITION TO SFD
BLD99-00600 STEVEN A ROHRBACH
8 X 19 DECK ADDITION
BLD99-00586 ROBIN SUEPPEL
WOOD DECK
BLD99-00804 ROGER BEYHL
Type
Impr
ADD
ADD
ADD
ADD
1247 OAKES DR ADD
29 INVERNESS PL ADD
616 MANOR DR ADD
1949 MEADOW RIDGE LN ADD
903 5TH AVE ADD
1524 BURNS AVE ADD
318 FERSON AVE ADD
824 RONALDS ST ADD
717 S 7TH AVE ADD
2307 PRINCETON RD ADD
1322 DOVER ST ADD
3437 HAMPTON ST ADD
1519 COLLEGE ST ADD
3 GLEASON DR ADD
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING WOOD DECK ON REAR OF HOUSE.
Total ADD/RSF permits: 14
BLD99-00713 MERISTAR HOTELS AND RES 210 S DUBUQUE ST
EXTERIOR ALTERATION OF HOTEL
BLD99-00656 MERCY HOSPITAL 500 MARKET ST
RADIOLOGY BID PACKAGE 5
ALT
ALT
Type
Use Stories Units
NON 2 0
NON 0 0
NON I 0
NON 1 0
Total Valuation:
RSF 0 0
RSF 2 0
RSF 1 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 2 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 1 0
RSF 1 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 1 0
RSF 0 0
Total Valuation:
NON 0 0
NON 0 0
Valuation
$750,911
$150,000
$26,000
$3,000
$929,911
$40,000
$35,000
$20,000
$16,000
$12,870
$12,000
$5,000
$4,100
$2,300
$1,702
$1,702
$1,600
$1,500
$1,000
$154,774
$200,000
$183,000
Edge: 3
Date: 11/4/1999
· To: 10/1/1999
From: 10/31/1999
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Permit Number Name
BLD99-00752 MERLE MILLER
OFFICE REMODEL
BLD99-00749 ROY YELDER
BAR AND DANCE FLOOR
BLD99-00741 PROCTER & GAMBLE
EMPLOYEE LUNCHROOM
Address
2010 KEOKUK ST
Type
Imp r
ALT
222 WASHINGTON ST ALT
2200 LOWER MUSCATINE ALT
BLD99-00748 NEW LIFE FITNESS WORLD, I 2220 MORMON TREK BLVDALT
MEZZANINE ALTERATION
BLD99-00794 FRANK GERSH 1027 ROCHESTER AVE
OFFICE REMODEL
BLD99-00101 JAVA-BALI ARTS 1937 KEOKUK ST
INTERIOR WALLS AND OFFICE SPACE FOR RETAIL SALES
1200 S RIVERSIDE DR
1116 GILBERT CT
114 COLLEGE ST
Total ALT/NON permits: 11
ALT
ALT
ALT
ALT
ALT
BLD99-00754 CITY OF IOWA CITY
SHOP SHOWER
BLD99-00778 THE SALVATION ARMY
PARTITION FOR DRYER
BLD99-00811 DAVERSE II
CONVERT RETAIL STORE TO BILLIARD CLUB
Type
Use Stories Units
NON I 0
NON 3 0
NON 1 0
NON 0 0
NON I 0
NON I 0
NON 0 0
NON 0 0
NON 2 0
Total Valuation:
Valueion
$50,000
$40,000
$31,000
$25,000
$23,000
$2,000
$1,000
$500
$0
$555,500
BLD99-00751 CINDY PARSONS 435 RIDGELAND AVE ALT RMF 0
RMF ALTERATION
BLD99-00569 MARY C YEGGY 1406 COMPTON PL ALT RMF 1
FINISH BASEMENT IN EXISTING CONDOMINIUM UNIT TO INCLUDE FAMILY ROOM AND BEDROOM.
BATHROOM IS ALREADY FINISHED.
BLD99-00785 GLENN PATTON 720 N DUBUQUE ST ALT RMF 3
INSTALL A FIRE DOOR IN STAIR ENCLOSURE ON 2ND FLOOR.
Total ALT/R1VIF permits: 3
Total Valuation:
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
BLD99-00768 KYRAN J COOK
BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD
BLD99-00173 SIGNATURE BUILDING
BASEMENT FINISH
BLD99-00775 SCOTT FISHER
BASEMENT FINISH OF SFD
BLD99-00808 JOHN SHAW
REPLACE WINDOWS IN EXISTING S.F.D.
BLD99-00506 PAMELA NOEL
INTERIOR REMODEL
BLD99-00745 CURT SKAY
ALTER SCREEN PORCH TO 3 SEASON
1 OAK PARK CT ALT RSF 0
720 BARRINGTON RD ALT RSF 0
3711 FOXANA DR ALT RSF 0
332 S GOVERNOR ST ALT RSF 0
850 PAGE ST ALT RSF 1
4763 CHANDLER CT ALT RSF 0
ALT RSF 0
RSF 0
BLD99-00806 JOHN & LAUREL ANDERSON 409 RONALDS ST CHANGE HIP ROOF TO GABLE AND ADD FULL BATH
BLD99-00740 LINDA PAULSON 809 WILLOW ST ALT
FINISH BASEMENT TO INCLUDE A BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, AND LAUNDRY.
$6,000
$5,000
$1,000
$12,000
$35,000
$24,000
$19,500
$16,000
$14,000
$8,000
$6,000
$5,000
P~e: 4
Date: 11/4/1999
To: 10/1/1999
From: 10/31/1999
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Permit Number
BLD99-00377 ROSIE BULLINGTON 127 S WESTMINSTER ST ALT
INSTALL PLASTIC STORM WINDOWS
BLD99-00803 IAN LAW 406 LEXINGTON AVE ALT
REMOVE EXISTING SLIDING WINDOW UNIT AND INSTALL A TRIPLE PATIO DOOR.
Type Type
Name Address Impr Use
149 DARTMOUTH ST ALT
616 BLOOMINGTON ST ALT
511 N VAN BUREN ST ALT
918 ESTRON ST ALT
BLD99-00774 JAMES J O'BRIEN
BASEMENT WINDOWS
BLD99-00770 MARGARET PASSERI
ENCLOSE PORCH
BLD99-00632 BUD MAAS
CREATE BEDROOM
BLD99-00825 FREDERICK N SKIFF
Stories Units Valuation
RSF 0 0 $4,000
RSF 0 0 $3,500
RSF 0 0 $1,908
RSF 0 0 $1,600
RSF 2 0 $800
RSF 1 $500
Total ALT/RSF permits: 14
Total Valuation:
BLD99-00737 KROEGER-TIGGES, L.C.
5 STORY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
368 S LINN ST NEW MIX 5
Total NEW/MIX permits: I Total Valuation:
BLD99-00623 MIKE GLICK 2300 MUSCATINE AVE NEW NON 2
2 STORY OFFICE BUILDING
BLD99-00648 REGINA HIGH SCHOOL 2150 ROCHESTER AVE NEW NON 2
TWO STORY CONCESSION STAND WITH SINGLE STORY CANOPY ROOF ATTACHED.
I Total NEW/NON permits: 2 Total Valuation:
BLD99-00799 TONY WOODS
2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE FOR SFD
BLD99-00771 ANNA GAY
2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE FOR SFD
BLD99-00761 JAMES KESSLER
2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE FOR SFD
BLD99-00798 JOHN H KERR
CONSTRUCT A NEW DETACHED GARAGE.
BLD99-00807 JOHN MORANO
12' X 22' DETACHED GARAGE
BLD99-00627 ANGELA MASKE
SKATE RAMP
1820 7TH AVENUE CT NEW RAC 1
506 S DODGE ST NEW RAC 0
1512 DUBUQUE RD NEW RAC 1
624 N JOHNSON ST NEW RAC 1
303 W BENTON ST NEW RAC 1
525 IOWA AVE NEW RAC 0
Total NEW/RAC permits: 6
Total Valuation:
$139,808'
0 $275,000
$275,000'
0 $580,000
0 $5,000
$585,000'
0 $22,500
0 $9,900
0 $9,000
0 $5,000
0 $2,500
0 $100
$49,000'
BLD99-00729
30 UNIT RMF
BLD99-00738
3 UNIT RMF
IOWA CITY IHA SENIOR HOU 1259 SHANNON DR
LARRY SVOBODA 413 N DUBUQUE ST
NEW RMF 3
NEW RMF 3
30 $1,583,304
3 $150,000
P~ge: 5
Date: 11/4/1999
To: 10/1/1999
From: 10/31/1999
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Permit Number
Type
Name Address Impr
Total NEW/RMF permits: 2
Type
Use
Stories
Total Valuation:
BLD99-00797 ED THOMPSON 1635 TEG DR NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-0063 1 TOM TANNER 3 14 BUTTERNUT LN NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00773 RON SH1NTLER INC. 1073 PHEASANT VALLEY S NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00772 DONOVAN CONSTRUCTION, I 3632 E COURT ST NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00645 RICHARD J PAUL 62 DONEGAL PL NEW RSF
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE.
BLD99-00792 SMITH-MORELAND CONST. 846 BARRINGTON RD NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00818 MC CREEDY TAYLOR INC. 703 HUNTINGTON DR NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00819 GARY BISHOP CONSTRUCTIO 560 GALWAY DR NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00788 ROGER JOHNSON 716 ELLIOTT CT NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00764 GLENN WEIMER CONSTRUCT 678 HUNTINGTON DR NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00816 NIELSEN QUALITY CONST, IN 1655 TEG DR NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00815 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 851 COVENTRY CT NEW RSF
S.F.D. WITH THREE CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00786 KEVIN KIDWELL 4921 SHEFFIELD PL NEW RSF
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE, WALK-OUT BASEMENT.
BLD99-00767 B & H BUILDERS 622 HUNTINGTON DR NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 3 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00766 FRANTZ KOHLI CONSTRUCTI 1515 HEMINGWAY LN NEW RSF
SFD WITH ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00791 ENO ENTERPRISES L.C. 35 PEMttROKE LN NEW RSF
S.F.D. WITH ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE.
BLD99-00g14 FRANTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 34 STANWYCK DR NEW RSF
S.F.D. WITH TWO CAR GARAGE
BLD99-00742 THE PADDOCK LLC 229 PADDOCK CIR NEW RSF
FOUNDATION
BLD99-00743 THE PADDOCK LLC 228 PADDOCK CIR NEW RSF
FOUNDATION FOR SFD
BLD99-00781 DAV-ED LIMITED 46 DONEGAL PL NEW RSF
SFD FOUNDATION
Units
Total NEW/RSF permits: 20
2
2
2
1
I
I
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
I
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
I
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Total Valuation:
Valuation
$1,733,304
$300,000
$231,277
$192,000
$190,000
$180,000
$176,398
$175,000
$175,000
$170,000
$160,000
$145,000
$144,093
$137,029
$133,811
$112,282
$1o8,269
$95,078
$6,000
$6,000
$0
$2,837,237
Page: 6
Date: 1 I/4/1999
To: 10/1/1999
From: 10/31/1999
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Permit Number
BLD99-00747
FENCE
Nallle
RAYMOND ANDERSON
Address
812 DEWEY ST
Total OTB/RSF permits: I
Type
Impr
OTH
BLD99-00724 DAVERSE II 114 COLLEGE ST REP
FLOOR REPAIR
BLD99-00787 SOUTHGATE DEVELOPMENT 325 WASHINGTON ST REP
REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOF WITH CLASS 'A" SHINGLES.
BLD99-005 14 CONGRETIONAL CHURCH OF 30 N CLINTON ST REP
REROOF
Total REP/NON permits: 3
2402 BARTELT RD
2502 BARTELT RD
2510 BARTELT RD
2404 BARTELT RD
2504 BARTELT RD
BLD99-00755 MARK IV INVESTORS
RMF WINDOW AND SIDING
BLD99-00757 MARK IV INVESTORS
RMF WINDOWS AND SIDING
BLD99-00759 MARK IV INVESTORS
RMF WINDOWS AND SIDING
BLD99-00756 MARK IV INVESTORS
RMF WINDOWS AND SIDING
BLD99-00758 MARK IV INVESTORS
RMF WINDOWS AND SIDING
BLD99-00765 DELTA DELTA DELTA SOROR 522 N CLINTON ST
COLUMNS FOR SORORITY
BLD99-00762 TUCKER REALTY
RMF REROOF
BLD99-00790 JANN KAMPFE
REROOF BUILDING WITH CLASS "A" SHINGLE
BLD99-00813 JALIL MOSTAFAUI
REPLACE HANDICAP RAMP
BLD99-00780 CITY OF IOWA CITY
ENTRY STAIRS
BLD99-00634 GE NE FISHER
DECK REPAIR
1100 ARTHUR ST BLD C
1321 SUNSET ST
219 HARRISON ST
504 CAPITOL ST
727 MELROSE AVE'
Total REP/RMF permits: 11
BLD99-00707 SYSTEMS UNLIMITED 821 N JOHNSON ST
SFD WINDOW REPLACEMENT WALL FRAMING
BLD99-00793 WENDELL MILLER 320 FAIRCHILD ST
FIRE REPAIR OF SFD
BLD99-00805 RON FELD & RETA NOBLETT 1115 ESTRON ST
FIRE REPAIR
Type
Use
RSF
Stories
0
Units
0
Total Valuation:
NON 2 0
NON 0 0
NON 0 0
Total Valuation:
REP RMF 2 0
REP RMF 2 0
REP RMF 2 0
REP RMF 2 0
REP RMF 0 0
REP RMF 0 0
REP RMF 0 0
REP RMF 2 0
REP RMF 0 0
REP RMF 0 0
REP RMF 2 0
Total Valuation:
REP RSF 1 0
REP RSF 0 0
REP RSF 0 0
Valumion
$1,000
$1,000'
$100,000
$26,000
$21,995
$147,995
$24,641
$24,641
$24,641
$22,307
$19,130
$15,000
$10,351
$8,400
$3,700
$2,000
$900
$155,711
$50,000
$32,000
$12,000
[;age: 7
Date: 11/4/1999
To: 10/1/1999
From: 10/31/1999
City of Iowa City
Extraction of Building Permit Data for
Census Bureau Report
Permit Number Name
BLD99-00564 ROSE VAN HOREN
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
BLD99-00800 IRV LEWIS
DECK REPLACEMENT
BLD99-00776 JONI L KINSEY
WINDOW AND DOOR REPLACEMENT IN SFD
BLD99-00777 MARLIN R INGALLS
PORCH REPAIR
Type
Address Impr
2221 HOLLYWOOD BLVD REP
2617 WASHINGTON ST REP
325 BROWN ST REP
515 DAVENPORT ST REP
Total REP/RSF permits: 7
Type
Use Stories Units
RSF 0 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 0 0
RSF 0 0
Total Valuation:
99 VALUATION:
GRAND TOTALS:
PERMITS:
Valueion
$7,000
$2,900
$1,500
$1,200
$106,600
$7,682,840
IPll
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County
Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and
Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father-
in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother,
step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354)
Males: 3
Females: 1
November 23, 1999
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
One vacancy - Five Year Term
January 1, 2000 January 1, 2005
NO APPLICAATIONS AS OF NOON 11/10/99
[] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County
Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and
Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father-
in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother,
step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354)
Males: 5
Females: 1
November 23, 1999
BOARD OF APPEALS
One vacancy Five Year Term
(Building Design Professional)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
NO APPICATIONS AS OF NOON 11/10/99
[] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County
Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and
Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father-
in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother,
step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354)
Males: 1
Females: 5
November 23, 1999
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Three Vacancies Three-Year Terms
January 1, 2000 January 1, 2003
Colette Brodersen []
904 #rd Avenue
Jan Warren [] (has served one full term)
815 N. Johnson Street
AS OF NOON 11/10/99
[] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
IOWA CITY HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE 1999
X = present
O = absent
O/C - Called in absence
* = no meeting
- = not a member
Commissioner
Jehle, Joan
Larew, Mary
Major, Charles
Martin, Diane
Nelson-Kuhn, Jane
Simmons-Welburn,
Janice
Thomopolus, Mettie
Spooner, Rick
Warren, Jan
Date Seated Jan Feb March
01-95 X 0/C O/C
out of OUT
town OF
TOWN
01-99 X X X
12-01-97 X X X
07-95 X X X
01-99 X X X
01-99 X O/C X
Sick
01-98 X X X
01-99 X
01-97 X
X
O/C
Dad
died
X
X
Apr May June July Aug Sept
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
O/C X X X X X X
OUT
OF
TOWN
X X O/C X X X X
SICK
X X X X O/C X
Out of
town
X X X O/C X X X
Out of
town
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Oct Nov Dec
/C
ck
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
APPLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
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.
Is you~ home address'(listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? '~Yes' No Y
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? ~"{ ",~Y'~ ·
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
FOR APPLYING)? ~~ ~ ~'~~- r~~' ~o~
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? '~YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?
YES
/~O
(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.
cclerk%bdcomapp.doc
January 1998
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined'in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economid groups in the city. lord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
~;~ Female
Lower Income
, Y OF IOWA CITY
, DVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
APPLICATION FORM
FILED
dwsiO~,E~eC~U?qLT;b~matters of interest
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in a ' ~"~1"
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
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.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME
NAME ,_ I Y~l'3 ~lL~f~,h,\ 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?
OCCUPATION ~Z:~'%f~I~I~;-J")CF~-TSI?~ - f'j'~_/,N.t.,Pt-t']"~l'k~ EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ',~ ,~ ! ""' ~ 'q- ~, ~ BUSINESS
K,,t~ I,,'\ ~k k~-%/t,.,l~ TERM -~kl ~ b ~ %
X Yes __ No
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD7 ~ .FF~'v'~' -'-q~F--,._"~"P~
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON
FOR APPLYING)?
FILED
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE (L~I~I'~t0OR°IkJ~E~IF::GT. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEEC_~b"~" f-j~I~ENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS 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? 2~ YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? __YES X NO
(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.
I:lerk\bdcornapp.doc
January 1998
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined'in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economid groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
__ 62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members and members of comparable County
Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and
Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father-
in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother,
step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354)
Males: 4
Females: 3
November 23, 1999
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Two Vacancies - Four-Year Terms
January 1,2000 - January 1, 2004
Allen Stroh [] (has served one full term)
3023 Cornell
AS OF NOON 11/10/99
[] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
ATTENDANCE RECORD
YEAR 1999
NAME
Judith
Klink
Rex
Pmess
Ross
Wilbum
A1
Str0h
Kathy
Wallace
Matt
Pacha
Bruce
Maurer
Barbara
Endel
Craig
Gustaveson
DATE
SEATED
1/1/95
1/1/95
1/1/96
1/1/96
1/1/97
1/1/97
1/1/98
1/1/98
1/1/99
JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPT.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
/' PLICATION FORM
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C un L_~ : ~llnterest
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the o ma~..ers
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the worlC~ession. 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, 4.'.10 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.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME
NAME //'4- L.-- L- G ZL~ ,%~ ~ H
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HOME ADDRESS ~OZ3 C~r~,4jC c C
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Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?
How long have you been a resident of Iowa City? ~ Z- L/2 S
O"qUPATION/"~S T 'T'O '~/ZA.C,1Zi,A~ / 3vc.s .d,, , o,~/° EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~ ~ ( 2-:5 of, 'Z-- BUSINESS
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EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
A 4/b P--z C12¢,-~-i'/
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? 1,4/L~z-z ,H P~?.z,. 7""
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON
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 NOTIFIED7 YES Y"NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES ~<,.NO
(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.
, :clerk\bdcomapp.doc
J'~ary 1998
Spouses and relatives of City Council Members end members of comparable County
Boards and Commissions are not eligible for appointment to City Boards and
Commissions. This includes: spouse, child, mother, father, mother- in- law, father-
in- law, brother, sister, brother- in- law, sister- in- law, step-father, step-mother,
step-child, aunt, or uncle. (Resolution 85-354)
Males: 3
Females: 2
November 23, 1999
SENIOR CENTER COMMISSION
Two vacancies - three Year Terms
January 1, 2000 -December 31, 2002
NO APPLICATIONS AS OF NOON 11/10/99
[] Denotes applicant completed the Confidential page of the application.
we use po now.
Community Profile: Dubuque
In 1993. DUDUqLle had 176 new homes constructed. co"noaroc to 98 now homos .n
ti;e dninco-po'ated area. By 1998. tqis 'renc had 'eversed w~t,' n'oro now rosidor't al
constrjct,on a,':c,jrr,~g in the ur ~coraoratec area (' 217, than w~tl'fin c~ty I'f, ts (82",.
From 1993 through 1998,676 new homes have been built in the uninoorporated area
compared to 666 within Dubuque.
Community Profile: Fort Dodge
Within the two-mile area outside the corporate limits of
Fort Dodge, property is taxed at 50 percent less than city
residents pay. Citizens in the unincorporated area enjoy the
amenities of Fort Dodge, such as the parks, library and
pool, but are not paying for those services. Instead,
residents of Fort Dodge subsidize the entire cost of such
amenities.
Perception: Cities annex residential property
into city limits without regard for individualS' rightS.
The reality= The vast majority of annexations in Iowa are voluntary,
meaning the citizens desire the annexation.
Many annexations involve bringing industrial parks or airports into city ~
Annexation is a means of meeting anticipated growth by acquiring land and
ensuring that appropriate infrastructure is installed to accommodate
/
future development. "
,me~ t~f, Perception: Cities annex residences and businesses to
increase property tax revenue.
The reality: Reasons why cities annex territory are to promote orderly growth by giving consid-
eration to infrastructure needs, higher density development, transportation considerations and to
protect farmland-from random,. sparse residential development. As for the concern about increased
property tax revenue, cities have the option to grant a gradual imposition of property taxes upon an
annexed area. Many cities take this course when services are not immediately provided. Iowa law
allows the following exemption schedule:
Concernsmolten
raised over the issue of property taxes and the provision of utilities. For many communities, utilities
are enterprise-fUnded rather than paid for with property taxes, so the new resident does not pay for
utilities u~til he or she receives se~'tce. For some ~ther communities, taxes combined with other
costs Rsa)cieted with receiving utility services in the unincorporated ares am higher than those
~ ~in c~ limits. Conversely, there are those who live in unincorporated areas who enjoy
some city services--i.e. libraries, city swimming pools and parks--for free.
Perception: Cities do not seek sufficient
citizen input for annexation plans.
The reality: Because the majority of annexations are
voluntary, the citizens must give approval for the annexation. For
involuntary annexations, not only do all citizens vote on the issue,
the CDB also gives residents a voice in its deliberations.
City-county planning successes
SCOtt Courlty versions of agricultural property to
In 1980, Scott County adopted
land use policies that prioritized
the preservation of prime farm-
land. That updated document
still serves as the guide for land
use policy. Dne of the most
important elements of land use
policy in Scott County is that
the county employs subdivision
regulations that are nearly as
stringent as those of the sur-
rounding cities. This discour-
ages sprawl. Central sewer
treatment must be constructed
in subdivisions with 40 or more
lots. Community water systems
are required in subdivisions with
five or more lots. Road improve-
ments must meet urban design
standards in subdivisions with
four or more lots. County zon-
ing regulations dictate that new
lots cannot be created in agri-
cultural zoning districts for non-
farm homes. The result has
been that most development
occurs within Scott County
cities. Fifty-five percent of con-
non-agricultural use occurred with-
in city limits. This compares to 15
percent statewide from 1986 to
1997.
Story Courlty
What stands out in the Story
County comprehensive plan, other
than the fact that it serves as a
model for other communities, is the
public input into the planning
process. Story County appointed
citizen focus groups and assigned
them the task of identifying quality
of life issues important in a plan-
ning discussion, concerns over
planning, and solutions and strate-
gies to alleviate those concerns.
The county then conducted public
workshops and used focus group
findings to spur discussion. Story
County sought public input to build
consensus on a vital issue to all
communities involved. The plan
included an analysis of natural
resources, identification of high
value agricultural land and identifi-
cation of areas appropriate for
growth and development.
Bremer County
While not as comprehensive as
the other two examples,
Waverly and Bremer County
have taken a positive first step
in cooperation. The city and
county have formed a 28E part-
nership on the development of
residential subdivisions. Even
though Bremer County has
zoning, the board of super-
visors agreed to grant two-mile
subdivision regulation to
Waverly. This ensures that
Waverly can enforce city infra-
structure standards and avoid
random residential develop-
ment. Unincorporated areas
outside the two-mile jurisdiction
which may be considered for
future development are jointly
governed by the city and coun-
ty. Sufficient infrastructure will
be required to accommodate
potential city growth.
Unincorporated areas least
conducive to development are
governed solely by the county.
There are many other cities and counties in Iowa that would like to undertake
joint comprehensive planning, but lack the means or expertise to do so.
The primary land use initiative from the Iowa League of Cities is to support
legislation establishing model planning projects around the state. This policy
will encourage planned growth rather than sprawl, and protect all Iowans'
interest in this vital issue.
For more about the information presented here and other land use policy ideas,
call the League at (515) 244-7282.
iOWA
LEAGUE
oF CITIES
Sprawl
Growth
.... as sprawl.
outside
most .appropriate
~~of: prime agricultural land.
.- ...---compatible land uses,.
to accommoda~ use. It is ·also an
new home construction.
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Johnson Count),'
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
REVISED
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
November 16, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
,
Review of the formal minutes for canvass of votes for City Elections of
November 9th and the formal minutes of November 9th
Business from Alison Ames-Galstad, Director of Coralville Public
Library re: yearly report/update of Johnson County Library's activities.
discussion/action needed
4. Business from the County Engineer
a) Discussion/action needed re: proposed procedure to waive appraisal of
property with low market value. This is for use in the acquisition of
additional fight-of-way for construction projects.
b) Discussion/action needed re: petition to vacate 200t~ Street NE, North
Liberty, Iowa between Scales Bend Road NE to its point of termination
at Cumberland Ridge Road.
c) Other
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Business from Robert Lovetinsky re: dust control on Sioux Avenue from
the Iowa City limits south to Ncpoleon Street. discussion/action needed
6. Business from the County Attorney
a) Presentation of AFSME's initial proposals for 2000-2001 Collective
Bargaining Agreement with Johnson County Ambulance and Human
Services-Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Departments.
discussion/action needed
b) Other
7. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion/action needed re: scheduling of date for progress report for
Mental Health/Disabilities Director. (Work Session)
b) Minutes received
1. Johnson County Council of Governments Urbanized Area Policy
Board for August 25, 1999
2. Johnson County Housing Task Force for September 16, 1999
3. Mid-Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center Board of
Directors for September 28, 1999
4. Johnson County Task Force on Aging Heritage Area Agency on
Aging for October 27, 1999
c) Reports
d) Other
e) Announcements
Work Session re: monthly report/update on Strategic Planning.
discussion/action needed
a) Discussion re: various funding strategies for space needs.
9. Discussion from the public
10. Recess
.............
FORMAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
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Johnson County
]IOWA ~>
Jonathan Jordahl, Chair
Charles D- Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
November 16, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
Call to order following the informal meeting
~ c;
2. Action re: claims
Review of the formal minutes for canvass of votes for City Elections of
November 9th and the formal minutes of November 9th
4. Action re: payroll authorizations
5. Business from the County Auditor
a) Action re: permits
b) Action re: reports
1. Clerk's October monthly report
c) Other
6. Business from the County Attorney
a) Reports and inquiries
b) Other
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7. Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Second and final consideration of the following Zoning application:
Application Z9943 of Marilyn Zvacek, Cedar Rapids, 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 the
SW ¼ of Section 12; Township 81 North; Range 7 West of the 5th
P.M. in Johnson County, Iowa (This property is located on the west
side of Hickory Hollow Road NE, approximately 'A of a mile south
of its intersection with 120th Street NE in Jefferson Twp.).
b) Other
Business from the Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Discussion/action re: the following Platting application:
b)
1. Application S9934 of Robert Stinocher requesting preliminary and
final plat approval of Stinocher Hill Subdivision, a subdivision
described as being located in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 28;
Township 81 North; Range 6 West of the 5th P.M. in Johnson
County, Iowa (This is a 2-1ot, 19.28 acre, residential subdivision,
located on the east and west side of Mehaffey Bridge Road NE, to
the east side of the intersection of Mehaffey Bridge Road NE and
Cottage Reserve Road NE in Big Grove Twp.).
Other
9. Business from the Board of Supervisors
10. Adjournment
a) Discussion/action re: Resolution 11-16-99-01, "Adopting Procedure
to Waive Appraisal of Property with Low Market Value".
b) Discussion/action re: Voluntary Annexations from the City of Tiffm
for property owned by Ralph and Frankie Stoffer and Grace-Baculis
Farm Partnership. (This is the same annexation that was on the agenda
before, with a change in legal descriptions. )
c) Discussion/action re: employee recognition date. --- ,~
d) Motion setting November 24* at 9:00 a.m. as an informal Jal~tin~
e) Proclamation for the Hate Acts Rapid Response Team. !?~ ~ ~ ~
f) Other ~-~ c.-: ~ F"
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AGENDA
COUNCIl. WORK SESSION
NOVEMBER 18
COUNCIl, CHAMBERS
7:00 P.M.
INTRODUCTION
· Open Meetings
· Executive Sessions
· Social Functions/Travel Policy
· Posting and minutes
· Parliamentary Procedures
· Ordinances/resolutions/motions
· Contact with staff
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
· Election of Mayor & Mayor Pro tem
· Appointments to Committees
· Date & Time (between January 2 and noon on January 6)
WORK SESSION
· Procedure/Faimess/Rules
· Continue on Monday
· Time
· Budget Scheduling
FORMAL MEETINGS (set by resolution)
· Continue on Tuesday
· Rotation (l &3 or 2&4)
· Time
COUNCIL PACKETS/AGENDA PREPARATION
· Deadlines
· Late items
· Board and Commission applications
· Distribution
COMPUTER TRAINING
· Laptop
· Microsoft Word, E-mail, etc.
· Laser~che
· Personal uses
MISCELLANEOUS
· Payroll forms
· Filing Cabinet
· Tours
· NLC, ILC Memberships
HANDOUTS:
Travel Policy
Parliamentary Procedure
Ordinance/Resolution/Motions
WS 18.doe
Options Key.
1A
'IB
2
3
4A
4B
5
5NP
6A
6A NP
6B
6B NP
7
7 ASR
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
11/15/99
Bridge over the existing structure with trusses above the third floor
Bridge over the existing structure with trusses through the third floor
Reinforce existing structure and add a third floor
Remodel the existing structure and build addition into the Mall
Remodel existing structure and expand over the Mall parallel tothe
Remodel existing structure and expand across the Mall along Linn
Street
Build all new structure entirely on 64-1A with 1 level of parking
Build all new structure entirely on 64-1A (no parking added)
Demolish existing structure and build all new on existing site with '1
level of parking
Demolish existing structure and build all new on existing site (no
parking)
Demolish existing structure and build all new into the Mall with 1
level of parking
Demolish existing structure and build all new into the Mall (no
parking)
Remodel and expand existing structure to the west
Remodel and expand existing to the west, after sale of retail
SCHEMATIC
DESIGN
OPTIONS
Slllllllla_ry
value Index Ranking
Rank Option Value Performance
1 5 NP 456 6522
2 7 ASR 454 6939
3 6A NP 433 6281
4 3 422 5661
5 7 416 6939
6 5 401 6742
7 6B NP 398 6134
8 6A 392 6471
9 4A 384 5296
10 6B 361 6324
11 1B 353 5795
12 4B
13 1A
14 2
Cost
$~5.3
$~4.5
$13.4
$16.7
$~6.8
$~5.4
$~6.5
$~3.8
$~7.5
$1.6.4
348 4902 $14.1
337 5798 $17.2
322 4933 $1,5.3
I O W'A~ C,i T Y P;U B L I 'C! L~! B R A R Y~
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SCHEMATIC
DESIGN
OPTIONS
Process
Identify the Issues
Functional Library
Parking
Impact on Downtown Economy
Impact on Downtown Aesthetics
Implementation Issues
Identify the Options
Build up on the Existing Site.
Build adjacent to the Existing.
Build on Site 64-1A
Evaluate the Options
What does the option provide?
What does the option cost?
Which option is the best value?
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Issues
Size
80,000 SF minimum total
Adequate floor plate (30,000 SF)
Functional Library
Ease of Patron Use
Logical Collection Arrangement
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Program Requirements
Perception in Iowa City
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Issues
Impact on Downtown Economy
Use of Site 64-1A
Fit to the Downtown Strategy
Impact on Downtown Aesthetics
Fit with Context
Impact on the Pedestrian Mall
Implementation Issues
Level of Library Service
Impact on Downtown
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Cost
Construction Costs- Library
Demolition
Construction
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
Related
Moving the Collections
Temporarty Construction
Rent
Land Acquisition
Contingency
Construction Costs- Other
Structured Parking
Retail or Commercial Space
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Cost
Notes on Estimates
Scope Estimate Only
Based on
Available information
Assumed level of quality
Not intended to be final.
Additional Estimates at:
Schematic Design
Design Development
Use as a means of comparison
Establish relative difference
Between options.
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Scoring System
Performance
ES = Evaluation Score
Based on
Analytical Comparison
IF = Importance Factor
Based on
Subjective Ranking
CS = Composite Score
ES x IF = CS
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Scoring System
Value Index
CS = Composite Score
$ = Project Costs
V = Value
v=cs/$
Use as a means of comparison
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Options
Build up on the Existing Site.
1A: Bridge over the existing:
Truss above the third floor.
1B: Bridge over the existing:
Trusses through the third floor.
2: Reinforce existing structure:
Add a conventional third floor.
6A: Demolish the existing:
Replace with a new three level
building.
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Options
Build adjacent to the Existing Site.
3: Remodel the existing:
Build addition into the Mall.
4A: Build over the Mall:
Along the Mall.
4B: Build over the Mall:
Along Linn Street.
6B: Demolish the existing:
Replace with new 2 level
building.
7: Demolish hardware store:
Build addition to the west.
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Options
Build on Site 64-1A
5: Build new on 64-1A:
Sell the existing building
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
option 1A: Bridge Over the Existing
Structure with Trusses Ab
Floor
Performance:
COSt (IN MILLIONS):
Value Index:
ove the Third
Rank (of 14)
5798 9
$17.2 13
337 13
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown
- Poor Functional Plan
- Cost
Plan
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
Option 1B: Bridge over the Existing
Structure with Trusses Through the
Third Floor
Performance:
Cost (~ M~LuoNS):
Value Index:
5795
$16.4
353
Rank (of 14)
10
9
11
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
+Better Function than 1A
- Cost
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
option 2: Reinforce Existing Structure
and Add a Third Floor
Performance:
Cost (11,4 MILLIONS):
Value Index:
Rank (of 14)
4933 13
$15.3 6
322 14
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+:Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
- Very Poor Adaptability
- Cost
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
option 6A NP: Demolish Existing &
Build All New on Existing Site
Performance:
COSt (IN MILLIONS):
Value Index:
6281
$14.5
433
Rank (of 14)
7
5
3
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
+All new construction
- Demolishes Existing Building
- COSt
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
Option 6A: Demolish Existing & Build
All New on Existing Site with I Level
of Parking
Performance'
COSt (IN MILLIONS)'
Value Index;
Rank (of 14)
6471 5
$16.5 10
392 8
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
+ Improves Parking
+All new construction
- Demolishes Existing Building
- Cost
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
Option 3: Remodel Existing And
Expand Into the Mall
Performance:
Cost <~ MLUONS):
Value Index:
5661
$13.4
422
Rank (of 14)
11
1
4
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Cost
/ Preserves some of 64-1A
/ Reorganizes Mall
Pedestrians
Emergency Access
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Evaluations
Option 4A: Remodel Existing &
Expand over the Mallparallel to the
Mall
Performance:
Cost (N NtmUONS):
Value Index:
Rank (of 14)
5396 12
2
384 9
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Cost
/ Preserves some of 64-1A
- Reorganizes Mall
Pedestrians
Emergency Access
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Evaluations
Option 4B: Remodel Existing &
Expand Across the Mall Along Linn
Street
Performance:
Cost (tN MILLIONS):
Value Index:
4902
348
Rank (of 14)
14
3
12
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+Cost
/ Preserves some of 64-1A
- Reorganizes Mall
Pedestrians
Emergency Access
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Evaluations
option 6B NP: Demolish Existing,
Build All New on Existing Site & Into
Performance:
Cost (~N MmLXONS):
Value Index:
6134
$15.4
398
Rank (of 14)
8
8
7
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+All new construction
+ Good Functional Plan
/ Preserves some of 64-1A
/ Reorganizes Mall
Pedestrians
Emergency Access
- Demolishes Existing Building
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Evaluations
Option 6: Demolish Existing, Build All
New out into the Mall with I Level of
Performance:
COSt (IN MILLIONS):
Value Index:
Rank (of 14)
6234 6
$17.5 14
361 10
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+All new construction
+ Improves Parking
+ Good Functional Plan
/ Preserves some of 64-1A
/ Reorganizes Mall
Pedestrians
Emergency Access
Demolishes Existing Building
COSt
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
Option 7: Remodel and Expand
Existing to the West
Performance:
Cost (~N MmUONS):
Value Index:
6939
$16.7
416
Rank (of 14)
1
11
5
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+ Good Functional Plan
Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
/ Demolishes Existing Retail
- Cost
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Evaluations
Option 7: Remodel and Expand
Existing to the West, After S ale of
Retail
Performance:
Cost (~N MmHONS):
Value Index:
6939
$15.3
454
Rank (of 14)
1
7
2
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+ Good Functional Plan
+Stays on Existing Site
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
/ Demolishes Existing Retail
- Cost
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Evaluations
Option 5 NP: Build All New Entirely
of 64-1A
Performance:
COSt (IN MILLIONS):
Value Index:
6522
$14.3
456
Rank (of 14)
4
4
1
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+ Good Functional Plan
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
+Cost
/ Need to Sell Existing Building
- Uses Site 64-1A
Note: Cost does not include expenses related to
acquisition of 64-1A, if any, or any credits from
sale of existing building..
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Evaluations
option 5: Build All New Entirely on
64-1A with I Level of Parking
Performance:
COSt (IN MILLIONS):
Value Index:
6742
$ 6.8
401
Rank (of 14)
3
12
6
Comparison:
Performance Range: 4902 - 6939
Cost Range: $13.8 - $17.5
+ Good Functional Plan
+Good fit with Downtown Plan
+ Improves Parking
/ Need to Sell Existing Building
- Uses Site 64-1A
- Cost
Note: Cost does not include expenses related to
acquisition of 64-1A, if any, or any credits from
sale of existing building..
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Value Index Ranking
Rank OptionValue PerformanceCost
I 5 NP 456 6522 $14.3
2 7 ASR 454 6939 $15.3
3 6A NP 433 6281 $1.4.5
4 3 422 5661 $13.4
5 7 416 6939 $16.7
6 5 401 6742 $16.8
7 6B NP 398 6134 $15.4
8 6A 392 6471 $16.5
9 4A 384 5296 $13.8
10 6B 361 6324 $17.5
11 1B 353 5795 $16.4
12 4B 348 4902 $14.1
13 1A 337 5798 $17.2
14 2 322 4933 $1.5.3
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN OPTIONS
Attachments
Performance Evaluations
Cost Summaries
Detailed Cost Estimates
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· . ." · :'.. * :'..';.' ':.': ~i'i :"'-:i.i':':-~.. ::'/.'.. '-?i ::.~-... ::*'~.:*.'· ·..
:Adequate Area 0 ! 0
Adequate Parking 0 5
Program 5
Perception 6
'Functiona! An:ang~ment:.:.. '; .. '. .': '... ." ': '.' 0 9
Ease'of Patron:.Use. !' · .: :.. .... . ".; :'...: 10
Logical 'Ai'rangement Of 'COllections '.... ;..... ~... 8
. Security:..'::.-' ,:h ::~:: ~.. '.' ,". :': :,' .: ::.. : .::, :.~!:::.!.i':':. ' ·5
Materials'FldW:,:,:~.:;" '.'.';. .....'~:.', :. :.: ::.. ,:: :,= ....
Staff EfficienCy'~: ',:::'. ::'~':.. ",. ".:,: · ,,. ' .'.:: "'=' ' ....:'
Adaptability :." .:." '..:" "" .'. . :' :' .'·: i :., . ' :~ .':: ' ' ..'.'.
Expandability;: .!:i,' ; .. : .....
Impact on Surroundings-Economic 0 8
Use of 64-1A 9
Fit to Downtown Strategy 10
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic 0 6
Fit with Context 4
Impact on Pedestrian Mall 7
Impact on Interim Library Operations 0 7
Impact on Downtown 8
PERFORMANCE POINTS
0
0
7 0
9 -.: .0
6' '.' ':.0
4 0
0
0
0
0
0
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impact on Intedm Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
85
37
5
2
288
5
8
5
3
8
8
2
171
9
9
79
4
g
47
5
4
PERFORMANCE POINTS
10
5
5
6
9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
3
8
850
185
25
12
2592
50
64
25
21
72
48
8
1368
81
gO
474
16
63
329
15
32
5798
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Fundional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
.Impact on Surraundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impact on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
PERFORMANCE POINTS
85 10 850
37 5 185
5 5 25
2 6 12
277 9 2493
7 10 70
6 8 48
6 5 30
7 7 49
6 9 54
3 6 18
2 4 8
171 8 1368
9 9 81
9 10 90
95 6 570
8 4 32
9 7 63
47 7 329
5 3 15
4 8 32
5795
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Irapad on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impad on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Irapad on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
78
37
5
2
189
3
2
6
7
6
1
1
171
9
9
95
8
9
47
5
4
10
5
5
6
9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
3
8
780
185
25
12
1701
30
16
30
49
54
6
4
1368
81
90
570
32
63
329
15
32
PERFORMANCE POINTS 4933
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Irapad on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impact on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
81 10 810
27 5 135
3 5 15
2 6 12
356 9 3204
8 10 80
7 8 56
7 5 35
8 7 56
7 9 63
7 6 42
6 4 24
95 8 760
5 9 45
5 10 50
53 6 318
8 4 32
3 7 21
62 7 434
2 3 6
7 8 56
PERFORMANCE POINT5 5661
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Pemeption
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impact on Interim Library Operations
Level of Sen/ice Provided
Impact on Downtown
82
27
3
2
305
6
7
6
7
6
6
5
95
5
5
67
8
5
62
2
7
5
5
6
'9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
3
8
820
135
15
12
2745
60
56
30
49
54
36
20
760
45
50
402
32
35
434
6
56
PERFORMANCE POINTS 5296
PERFORMANCE !EVALUATION OPTION :;4B i;!':!': ~i':i '.! ~!;.,+:!~,~;!'!:,' ~ ES
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Irapad on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Irapod on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
80
27
3
2
279
5
7
3
7
5
6
7
67
3
4
81
8
7
62
2
7
10
5
5
6
9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
3
8
800
135
15
12
2511
50
56
15
49
45
36
28
536
27
40
486
32
49
434
6
56
PERFORMANCE POINTS 4902
PERFORMAH,CE~EVALUAT!.OH"O~T!ON!Si~!~.!:!~'~!, !~i?!';'i;.i;'~.':: L~:ES ~i;:;:i~ ';~:;.'.',i..;":lF ':;., :, ~. ~.'..;.CS
Adequate Area 84 10 840
Adequate Parking 81 5 405
Program- 9 5 45
Fun ngement 38~
Ease of Patron Use 9 10 90
Logical Arrangement of Collections 9 8 72
Security 7 5 35
Materials Flow 7 7 49
Staff Efficiency 7 9 63
Adaptability 8 6 48
Expandability 8 4 32
Impact on Surroundings-Economic 89 8 712
Use of 64-1A I 9 9
Imp eric ~5 6 570
Fit with Context 8 4 32
Impact on Pedestrian Mall 9 7 63
!mpad on Interim Library Operations 102 7 714
Level of Service Provided 10 3 30
Impact on Downtown 9 8 72
PERFORMANCE POINTS
6742
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Pemeption
Fundional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impad on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
84
37
5
2
389
9
9
7
7
7
8
8
89
1
8
95
8
9
102
10
9
10
5
6
9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7'
3
8
840
185
25
12
3501
90
72
35
49
63
48
32
712
9
80
570
32
63
714
30
72
PERFORMANCE POINTS 6522
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impad on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impad on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impad on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
75 5 375
9 5 45
5 6 30
331 9 2979
7 10 70
9 8 72
6 5 30
7 7 49
6 9 54
8 6 48
2 4 8
171 8 1368
9 9 81
9 10 90
95 6 570
8 4 32
9 7 63
47 7' 329
5 3 15
4 8 32
PERFORMANCE POINTS 6471
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Pemeption
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impad on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impad on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
85
37
5
2
331
7
9
6
7
6
8
2
171
9
9
95
8
9
47
5
4
10
5
5
9
~0
8
5
7
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
8
25
12
2979
70
30
49
54
48
8
1368
81
90
570
3~
~3
329
3~>
PERFORMANCE POINTS 6281
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials FI0w
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Irapad on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
81
75
9
5
396
9
9
7
8
7
8
8
95
5
5
53
8
3
71
5
7
10
5
5
6
9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
3
8
810
375
45
30
3564
90
72
35
56
63
48
32
760
45
50
318
32
21
497
15
56
PERFORMANCE POINTS 6324
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impad on Surroundings-Aeslhetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impad on Intedm Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
81
37
5
2
396
9
9
7
8
7
8
8
95
5
5
53
8
3
71
5
7
10
5
5
6
9
10
8
5
7
9
6
4
8
9
10
6
4
7
7
3
8
810
185
25
12
3564
90
72
35
56
63
48
32
760
45
50
318
32
21
497
15
56
PERFORMANCE POINTS 6134
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Irapad on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit to Downtown Strategy
Impact on Surroundings-Aesthetic Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Impact on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
83 10 830
37 5 185
5 5 25
2 6 12
390 9 3510
8 10 80
9 8 72
7 5 35
8 7 56
7 9 63
8 6 48
9 4 36
171 8 1368
9 9 81
9 10 90
95 6 570
8 4 32
9 7 63
68 7 476
4 3 12
7 8 56
PERFORMANCE POINTS
6939
Adequate Area
Adequate Parking
Program
Perception
Functional Arrangement Ease of Patron Use
Logical Arrangement of Collections
Security
Materials Flow
Staff Efficiency
Adaptability
Expandability
Impact on Surroundings-Economic
Use of 64-1A
Fit with Context
Impact on Pedestrian Mall
Irapad on Interim Library Operations
Level of Service Provided
Impact on Downtown
37 5 185
5 5 25
2 6 12
390 9 3510
8 10 80
9 8 72
7 5 35
8 7 56
7 9 63
8 6 48
9 4 36
171 8 1368
9 9 81
9 10 90
95 6 570
8 4 32
9 7 63
68 7 476
4 3 12
7 8 56
PERFORMANCE POINTS 6939
~NSTRUCTION CdSTS j $/SF
OPTION 1A
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition $2.01
Construction
Sub-Total
Overhead &Profit 10.0%
Furnishings $15.38
Equipment $7.50
Testing $0.50
Sub-Total
Fees 8.5%
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
$171,455
$10,365, 1 40
$10,536,595
$1,053,660
$1,230,000
$600,000
$40,000
$13,460,255
$1,144,122
J CAT $
NOTES
AREA 85267
See Appendix 7-1
$13,460,255
$1,144,122
14,604,376
See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000
Temporary Construction $10.00 $400,000 $400,000
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,460,438 $1,460,438
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.68 $134,000
_ Staffing $0.00' $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $134,000
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Proiection
~OTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$134,000
3.5%
$3,789,477
$134,000
$3,789,477
$20,981,291
See Appendix 7-6
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 1B.
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Consh'uction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
Sub-Total
Sub-Total
8/SF
$2.01
$171,455
$9,795,392
$9,966,847
10.0% $996,685
$15.38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,000
$12,833,532
8.5% $1,090,850
CAT $
NOTES
AREA 85267
See Appendix 7-1
-SeeAppendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
$12,833,532
$1,090,850
$131924,382
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000 See Appendix 7-4
Temporary Construction $10.00' $400,000 $400,000 See Appendlx 7-5
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000 See Appendix 7-5
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000 See Appendix 7-5
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,392,438 $1,392,438
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2,519,438
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy
Staffing
Capital
Maintenance
Sub-Total
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Projection
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$1.68 $134,000
$o.oo $o
$o.0o $o
$o.oo $o
$134,000
$134,ooo
3.5%
$3,789,477
$134,000
$3,789,477
$20,233,297
See Appendix 7-6
'CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 2
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
DemolRion
Construction
~S/SF
!
$2.17
$170,849
See Appendix 7-1
Sub-Total $9,096,914
Overhead &Profit 10.0% $909,691
Furnishings $15,38 $1,230,000
Equipment $7.50 $600,000
Testing $0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,876,605 $11,876,605
Fees 8.5% $1,009,511 $1,009,511
SUB'TOTAL'CONSTRUCTION $12,886, 117
-;SeeAppendix 7-2 ,
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000
Temporary Construction $10.00 $400,000 $400,000
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Con~gency 10%, $1,288,612 $1,288,612
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2,415,612
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0%
8.5%
GRAN I1 i~OTAl:ii ~!! ::; ~: ::~ i~ iii~i: ~i: i::: !Zi i!i;:: '::. Ei:. i~! 'i~ ::!~ i';:;i:. ;:ii ;::i ~!;: ::ii :: i:: i: ~!i i:i ~!:: ii! :.i; ~i !!. !:! !:!~ i:: :i~ :-!~ !ii :i: :;i~ !!;: ::!:: E!:. ::i:: i:i
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
~nergy $1.33 $106,000
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $106,000
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $106,000
Inflation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $2,997,646
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$106,000
$2,997,646
$18,299,375
See Appendix 7-6
~;'~NSTRUCTION COSTS I $/SF . .~ $
OPTION 3' ,
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition $2.11
Construction
Library :.~!i!!~!~i~!~!i~!~!i~!:~ii~i~!i~i~!i~::~i:.7,:2ii~!$8,1 g7,534
Sub-Total $8,368,989
Overhead &Profit 10.0% $836,899
FumishLngs $15.38 $1,230,000
Equipment $7.50 $600,000
Testing $0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,075,888 $11,075,888
Fees 8.5% $941,450 $941,450
S U B -TOTAL- CON STRU CTI ON $12,0 i 7,338
$171,455
.CAT
NOTES
AREA 81392
See Appendix 7-1
See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.83 $146,000 $146,000
Temporary Construction $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Temporary Technology $0.38 $15,000 $15,000
Rent $0.00 $0 $0
Property Acqtdsition $0 $0
ContigenCy 10% $1,201,734 $1,201,734
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
_ COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $o
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.36 $109,000
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $109,000
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Proiection
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$109,000
3.5%
$3,082,485
$109,000
$3,082,485
$16,497,558
See Appendix 7-6
.CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 4A
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
.SlSF
$2.01
iS
$166,046
Sub-Total $8,719,580
10.0% $871,958
$15.38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,461,538
8.5% $974,231
CAT $
AREAIBN~4TSE9S
See Appendix 7-1
See Appendix 7.2.
See Appendix 7-3
$11,461,538
$974,231
$12,435,769
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.83 $146,000 $146,000
Temporary Construction $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Temporary Technology $0.38 $15,000 $15,000
Rent $0.00 $0 $0
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,243,577 $1,243,577
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $1,439,577
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUC!'URE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.61 $128,600
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $128,600
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $128,600
Inflation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $3,636,767
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$128,600
$3,636,767
$17,512,113
See Appendix 7-6
~;ONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 4B
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
Sub-Total
Sub-Total
~/SF j$ !CAT~
$2.13 $171,455
%!!~!!!i::::ii~::i;~i!ii::i::iii::~::::ii!$i~!:~i~i'$8,768,497
$8,939,952
10.0% $893,995
$15,38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,00O
$11,703,947
8.5% $994,836
'j NOTE S '
AREA i 80442
See Appendix 7-1
See Appendix 7-2 .
See Appendix 7-3
$11,703,947
$994,836
$12,698,783
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.83 $146,000 $146,000
Temporary Construction $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Temporary Technology $0.38 $15,000 $15,000
Rent $0.00 $0 $0
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,269,878 $1,269,878
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $1,465,878
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.66 $132,600
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $132,600
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Projection
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$132,600
3.5%
$3,749,886
$132,600
$3,749,886
7,914,547
See Appendix 7-6
!CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 5
CAPITAL COSTS - LIBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
Sub-Total
Sub-Total
$60,700
$9,106,020
$9,166,720
10.0% $916,672
$15.38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,000
$11,953,392
8.5% $1,016,038
CAT S
AREAIBN~0T~2
See Appendix 7-1
- -: See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
$11,953,392
$1,016,038
$12,969,430
ANCILLARY Moving
Temporary Construction
Temporary Technology
Rent
Property Acquisition
Contigency
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
$0.83 $66,000 $66,000
$0.00 $0 $0
$0.00 $0 $0
$0.00 $0 $0
~__~/~ $0
10% $1,296,943 $1,296,943
$1,362,943
$14,332,373
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$2,069,037
10.0% $206,904
8.5% $193,455
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$2,469,396
$0
$2,469,396
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy
Staffing
Capital
Maintenance
Sub-Total
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Proiection
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$1.42
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$113,500
$0
$0
$0
$113,500
$113,500
3.5%
$3,209,744
$113,500
$3,209,744
$17,542,117
See Appendix 7-6
jCONSTRUCTION COSTS
~OPTION 5 NP
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
Sub-Total
Sub-Total
$/SF
$0.72
10.0%
$15.38
$7.50 -
So.so
8.5%
$60,700
$9,106,020
$9,166,720
$916,672
$1,230,000
$600,000
$40,000
$11,953,392
$1,016,038
jCAT~ .....
NOTES
AREA 84096
See Appendix 7-1
.... -See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
$11,953,392
$1,016,038
$12,969,430
ANCILLARY Moving
Temporary Construction
Temporary Technology
Rent
Property Acquisition
Contigency
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
$0.83
$o.oo
$o.oo
$o.oo
10%
$66,000
$o
$o
$o
$1,296,943
$66,000
$o
$o
$o
$o
$1,296,943
$1,362,943
· $14,332,373
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See ~_L:~,.ndix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.42 $113,500
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $113,500
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Proiection
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$113,500
3.5%
$3,209,744
$113,500
$3,209,744
$17,542,117
See Appendix 7-6
[(:bN'.~TI~O'~I'T.ON COSTS
iOPTION 6A
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition $1.82 $155,000
Construction
I. ibr~,ry ~ $97.70 $rs,330,270
5:,b-Tc~al. $9,"85,270
Overhead &Profit 10.0% $848,527
Furnishings $15.38 $1,230,000
Equipment $7.50 $600,000
Testing $0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,203,797 $11,203,797
Fees 8.5% $952,323 $952,323
S UB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION $12, 156, 120
$/SF
i CAT S
i
NOTES"'
AREA 85267
See Appendix 7-1
--See-Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000
Temporary Construction $10.00 $400,000 $400,000
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,215,612 $1,215,612
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2,342,612
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$1,721,034
10.0% $172,103
8.5% $160,917
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$2,054,054
$0
$2,054,054
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.68 $134,000
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $134,000
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses
Inflation Rate
20 year Projection
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$134,000
3.5%
$3,789,477
$134,000
$3,789,477
$18,288,209
See Appendix 7-6
CONSTRUCTION COSTS I $/SF
OPTION 6A NP
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition $1.82
Construction
Library .!!!i~iii:.iii~i~i~ii~i~iiii::i~.~iii!ii!~iiii~i~D!i!i$8,330,270
Sub-Total $8,485,270
Overhead &Profit 10.0% $848,527
Furnishings $15.38 $1,230,000
Equipment $7.50 $600,000
Testing $0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,203,797 $11,203,797
Fees 8.5% $952,323 $952,323
S UB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION $12, 156, 120
$155,000
iCAT ~
NOTES
AREA 85267
See Appendix 7-1
- See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000
Temporary Construction $10.00 $400,000 $400,000
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,215,612 $1,215,612
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2,342,612
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.68 $134,000
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $134,000
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $134,000
Lnflation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $3,789,477
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$134,000
$3,789,477
$18,288,209
See Appendix 7-6
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 66
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
Sub-Total
Sub-Total
$/SF '. '
$1.82
18
$155,000
$9,050,315
$9,205,315
10.0% $920,532
$15.38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,000
$11,995,847
6.5% $1,019,647
!CAT
!NOTES
AREA} 85267
See Appendix 7-1
$11,995,847
$1,019,647
$13,015,493
See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000
Temporary Construction $t 0.00 $400,000 $400,000
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,301,549 $1,301,549-
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2,428,549
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$1,721,034
10.0% $172,103
8.5% $160,917
$0
10.O% $0
8.5% $0
$2,054,054
$0
$2,054,054
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.37 $109,800
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $109,800
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $109,800
Inflation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $3,105,109
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$109,800
$3,105,109
$18,549,152
See Appendix 7-6
CONSTRUCTION COSTS ·
OPTION 6B NP'
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipmeht
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
iS/SF
$1.82
$155,000
Sub-Total $9,205,315
10.0% $920,532
$15.38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11 ,g95,847
8.5% $1,019,647
CAT S
NOTES
AREA 85267
See Appendix 7-1
'Bee Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
$11 ,g95,847
$1,01 9,647
$13,015,493
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.65 $132,000 $132,000
Temporary Construction $10.00 $400,000 $400,000
Temporary Technology $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Rent $14.00 $560,000 $560,000
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,301,549 - $1,301,549
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2,428,549
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$0
$0
$0
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.37 $109,800
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $109,800
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $109,800
Inflation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $3,105,109
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$109,800
$3,105,109
18,549,152
See Appendix 7-6
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 7
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
$/SF .
$3.51
$290,823
ic' T8
AREA J82952
See Appendix 7-1
Sub-Total $8,332,566
Overhead & Profit 10.0% $833,257
Furnishings $15.38 $1,230,000
Equipment $7.50 $600,000
Testing $0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,035,823 $11,035,823
Fees 8.5% $938,045 $938,045
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION $11,973,868
~ Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.83 $146,000 $146,000
Temporary Cons~uction $0.88 $35,000 $35,000
Temporary Technolo~7 $0.38 $15,000 $15,000
Rent $0.00 $0 $0
Property Acquisition $1,500,000 $1,500,000
Contigency 10% - $1,197,387 $1,197,387
See Appendix 7-4
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
See Appendix 7-5
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $2~893,387
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$1,601,661
10.0% $160, 166
8.5% $149,755
$0
$1,911,582
$1,91 i,582
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Ener~ $1.40 $111,900
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $111,900
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $111,900
h'd'Jation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $3,164,496
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$111,900
$3,164,496
$18,031,751
See Appendix 7-6
'CONSTRUCTION COSTS
OPTION 7 ASR
CAPITAL COSTS - UBRARY
CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Demolition
Construction
Library
Overhead & Profit
Furnishings
Equipment
Testing
Fees
SUB-TOTAL-CONSTRUCTION
$/SF
$3.51
I$
$290,823
Sub-Total $8,332,566
10.0% $833,257
$15.38 $1,230,000
$7.50 $600,000
$0.50 $40,000
Sub-Total $11,035,823
8.5% $938,045
l CAT $
AREAjBN209T. SE;
See Appendix 7-1
See Appendix 7-2
See Appendix 7-3
$11,035,823
$938,045
$11,973,868
ANCILLARY
Moving $1.83 $146,000 $146,000 See Appendix 7-4
Temporary Consu'uction $0.88 $35,000 $35,000 See Appendix 7-5
Temporary Technology $0.38 $15,000 $15,000 SeeAppendix7-5
Property Acquisition $0 $0
Contigency 10% $1,197,387 $1,197,387
SUB-TOTAL-ANCILLARY $1,393,387
OTHER CAPITAL EXPENSES
PARKING STRUCTURE
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
COMMERCIAL/RETAIL
Construction
Overhead & Profit
Fees
TOTAL-CAPITAL COSTS - OTHER
$0
10.0% $0
8.5% $0
$1,601,661
10.0% $160,166
8.5% $149,755
$0
$1,911,582
$1,911,582
OPERATIONAL COSTS
PROJECTED ANNUAL EXPENSES
Energy $1.40 $111,900
Staffing $0.00 $0
Capital $0.00 $0
Maintenance $0.00 $0
Sub-Total $111,900
UFE CYCLE COSTS
Annual Expenses $111,900
Inflation Rate 3.5%
20 year Projection $3,164,496
TOTAL-OPERATIONAL COSTS
$111,900
$3,164,496
$16,531,751
See Appendix 7-6
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investigations or proceedings if the governmental body is a licensing or examining board.
e. To discuss whether to conduct a headng or to conduct headngs to suspend or expel a student,
unless an open session is requested by the student or a parent or guardian of the student if the
student is a minor.
f. To discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions
of chapter 17A.
Law Enforcement
g. To avoid disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as current or proposed investigations,
inspection or auditing techniques or schedules, which if disclosed would enable law violators to
avoid detection.
h. To avoid disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as allowable tolerances or criteda
for the selection, prosecution or settlement of cases, which if disclosed would facilitate disregard
of requirements imposed by law.
Evaluation
To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance
or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that
individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
Real Estate
To discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that
property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be
available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
Strate.clv - Non-Union Employees
Under authority of Code 21.9, to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of
employees of the governmental body who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement
under Chapter 20.
SECTION 20.17
Collective BarGaininG
To discuss as a public employer, strategy regarding collective bargaining with City employee
organizations; as such discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21.
TRAVEL
POLICY
April, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
SECTION I -GENERAL INFORMATION ................................... 1
Policy ........................................................ 1
Applicability ................................................... 1
Responsibility of Department Head .................................. 1
Responsibility of Employee/Official .................................. 1
SECTION 2 - TYPES OF TRAVEL OR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES ............. 1
Educational ................................................... 1
Operational ................................................... 2
SECTION 3 - TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION ................................... 2
SECTION 4- TRAVEL PREPAYMENTS ................................... 2
Advances ..................................................... 2
Airfare ....................................................... 2
Registration ................................................... 3
SECTION 5- TRAVEL EXPENDITURES ................................... 3
Vehicle ....................................................... 3
Lodging ...................................................... 3
Meals ........................................................ 4
Miscellaneous Fees ............................................. 4
SECTION 6- TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM ................................... 4
SECTION 1 -GENERAL INFORMATION
A. POLICY
Officials and employees required to travel out of Iowa City in the interest of the City may
do so at City expense in accordance with the following regulations and limitations.
However, the Department Head has the authority to impose more stringent regulations
and limitations. For the purpose of this policy, official travel shall include the following
types of travel: operational or educational. Exceptions to this policy shall include any
travel where the employee's mode of transportation is an automobile and he/she does
not spend the night (i.e. day tdps). In these cases, no Travel Authorization or Travel
Expense Forms will be completed.
B. APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all City employees, councilmembers and commission or board
members.
Pdor to any official travel, employees and appointed officials must obtain approval from
their respective Department Heads and the City Manager or Designee.
Council members must obtain the prior approval of the City Council.
For the purpose of approval and reimbursement, employees/officials must submit a
Travel Expense Form upon retum (see instructions in Section 6).
C. RESPONSIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT HEAD
It will be the responsibility of the Department Head to ensure that the travel is
appropriate and adequate funds are budgeted and unexpended for the estimated cost
of the travel. If funds are not available, a budget amendment sheet should be
requested for its allocation.
D. RESPONSIBILITY OF EMPLOYEE/OFFICIAL
It will be the responsibility of each employee/official traveling as an official representative
of the City of Iowa City to maintain sufficient documentation of expenses incurred dudng
the tdp to aid in completing the Travel Expense Form.
SECTION 2 - TYPES OF TRAVEL OR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
A. EDUCATIONAL
Attendance at professional meetings, conferences or training sessions which increases
the job knowledge and qualifications of the City representative is considered educational
travel. Department Heads should consider providing for any employee appropriate
educational opportunities which are deemed to be in the City's interest.
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B. OPERATIONAL
Any travel outside Iowa City necessary to conduct City business and/or to perform
activities associated with the normal duties of a department is considered operational
travel.
SECTION 3 -TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
The Travel Authorization Form must be completed and approved prior to travel. Directions for
submission and r~uting are noted on this form.
SECTION 4- TRAVEL PREPAYMENTS
In order to minimize out-of-pocket expenses, the City encourages employees to utilize
procurament cards to pay for airfare, registration and hotel.
A. ADVANCES
All travel advance requests should be made via the Travel Authorization Form. If you
request an A/P check, the form has to be submitted to Accounting by the Accounts
Payable paperwork deadline that is pdor to the travel date. If you request traveler's
checks, please note the date you want them available. The minimum amount that will
be advanced is $25. Once the employee receives this advance, he/she is responsible
to cover any loss of these funds (e.g. theft). Travelers Checks are advised and the cost
of Travelers Checks will be bome by the City.
B. AIRFARE
Employees should use ground transportation for travel to destinations that are within
250 miles one-way. When using an airplane, all employees will fly coach class. There
are now several options for determining the lowest airfare available and making
reservations for employee travel. We recommend that you check airfare pdces on the
Intemet and compare them to local agencies. The costs can vary considerably. A
procurament card is used to make reservations on the Intemet and at the local
agencies. If you don't have a procurernent card, the local agencies will bill the City.
Attached is information on how to find the least expensive fares - see Appendix A. The
Travel Authorization Form should be submitted to the Accounting Division by the time
the reservations am made. The employee is responsible to cancel or change reser-
vations, if needed, and notify the Accounting Division.
Airlines generally offer reduced airfare for extended travel. Presently, this reduced fare
requires that a traveler stay over a Saturday night. If this rate is available the employee
must extend his/her travel to take advantage of the reduced airfare. The City will
reimburse the employee for all additional expenses incurred (e.g. lodging, meals, etc.).
Include these expenses on the Travel Expense Form. Exceptions to this policy must be
appreved by the City Manager or Designee.
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Special prior authorization for rental or chartered airplanes must be obtained from the City
Manager or Designee.
C. REGISTRATION
Registration should be paid by procurament card after it is approved on the Travel
Authorization Form. No travel authorization form is required for local registrations that do
not require an overnight stay. Related travel costs will be paid with petty cash. No
purchase orders will be issued for registration.
SECTION 5 - TRAVEL EXPENDITURES
A. VEHICLE
Whenever possible the employee should use a City vehicle, regardless if the charge for
the vehicle is greater than the use of a private vehicle or a rental vehicle. The Department
Head can approve private vehicle usage for day trips.
If a private vehicle is used (other than day trips), the employee will provide an explanation
on the Travel Expense Form which must be approved by the City Manager or Designee.
Reimbursement for use of a private vehicle will be at the current standard mileage rate
allowed by the City Manager. The current rate is $0.32 a mile.
If a private vehicle is used for travel to a destination greater than 250 miles, the mileage
reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of coach airfare to the same destination. The
coach airfare assumes Saturday night stayover. The Accounting Division will obtain the
airfare cost for the tdp, and will need to be notified 60 days prior to the trip. In addition,
the employee should use accumulated leave for extra time away from work due to the
increased travel time.
If flying, it's the employee's responsibility to select the least expensive travel method at
the destination (i.e. airport shuttles, taxis, etc.). Whenever possible a rental car should
no__t be used. Use of a rental car will require the approval of the City Manager or
Designee.
B. LODGING
Reimbursement for lodging will be limited to the minimum number of nights required to
conduct City business. Employee will be reimbursed at the .qreater of the actual cost of
the single-room lodging or the City's set out-of-state per diem rate of $75 a night.
Motel and hotel reservations are made by the employee. If you need to guarantee room
reservations you should use a procurement card. Purchase orders will not be issued for
lodging.
The actual lodging expense will be paid for by the employee with a procurement card if
at all possible.
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C. MEALS
Employees/officials will be allowed three (3) meals for each full day of travel. This three
(3) meal allotment will be reduced while attending conventions which include pre-paid
meals, No reimbursement will be made for entedainment or for meals of persons other
than City employees unless such expenses are specifically approved by the City
Manager or Designee. Reimbursement for alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
Reimbursement for meals will be at the in-state or out-of-state rate listed in the following
table:
In-State Out-of-State
Breakfast $5 $8
Lunch 7 10
Dinner 13 17
DAILY TOTAL $25 $35
Exceptions to the above rates are to be approved by the City Manager or Designee,
D. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
The following expenses are eligible for reimbursement provided that receipts or
documentation for such expenses are attached to the Travel Expense Form.
> Parking fees.
> Telephone (for official business).
Laundry and valet expenses are not reimbursable expenses;
SECTION 6- TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM
The Travel Expense Form is to be completed and submitted to Accounting within five business
days of the employee's return. After five business days, the employee will be disallowed further
travel until the form is submitted. After ten business days the appropriate department will be
disallowed further travel until the form is submitted. Directions for completion are wdtten on the
form.
Attachment A
HOW TO FIND INEXPENSIVE AIRFARE
Introduction
There are now several options for determining the lowest airfare
avilable and making reservations for employee travel. We recommend
that you check airfare prices on the Internet and compare them to a
local agency. If there is an airfare sale all sources seem to have
the sale price, otherwise the costs can vary considerably. You must
have a procurement card in order to make reservations on the
Internet. Finally, we've attached some tips on how to find the least
expensive fares - see Page 3.
Internst
There are many sites where you can compare airfare costs and
schedules. You can also reserve a rental car if necessary and make
reservations at Hilton and Raddison hotels. We've attached some tips
for using the Internet to check rates and to make reservations.
America On Line:
This has a fare finder option that will find the lowest fares to
several destinations where people frequently travel. You can
also make reservations through Preview Travel after registering
and providing a password. There is information on air fare and
vacation special packages as well as other travel information.
America On Line/Channels/Travel
Internet Booking Servicesx
Travelocity, Microsoft Expedia, and Preview Travel are three
sites where you can enter your itinerary and find the lowest
fares of all the airlines. You will need to register with each
site and provide a password. You can make reservations with a
procurement card.
Travelocity www.travelocitv.com
Microsoft Expedia w~r~.exDedia.msn.com
Preview Travel www. Dreviewtravel.com
Individual Airlines:
Most of the airlines have their own web sites where you can
check prices, schedules and special sales. Several of the
airlines will make reservations on line, but you have to call
the others. These sites are fairly new and are not as easy to
use as the booking services.
American Airlines www.americanair.com
America West www,americawest.com
Contlnental www.flvcontinental.com
Northwest www.nwa.com
Southwest www.iflvswa.com
TWA www.twa.com
US Airways www.usair.com
Internet Sites For Hotels and car Rentals:
Hotels:
Hilton Hotels www.hilton.com
Radisson Hotels www.radisson.com
Car Rentals:
Avis www.qoalamo.com
Budget www.budqetrentacar.com
Dollar www.dollarcar.com
Hertz www.hertz.com
National www.nationalcar.com
Thrifty www.thriftv.com
Local Travel Aaencie8
You can use your procuremerit cards or these agencies will bill the
City for the ticket.
Hawkeye World Travel 351-0300
Meacham Travel Service 351-1360
Short's Travel Company 341-9850
The Travel Company 354-3530
Red Carpet Travel 351-4510
AAA Travel 354-1662
HOW TO FIND THE LEAST EXPENSIVE FARES
Buy round-trip tickets. The least expensive fares often apply
to round-trip tickets (traveling from an origin to a destination
and then returning to the point of origin).
Reserve early. To find the least expensive fares for both
domestic and international travel, try to make your reservations
and ticket purchases at least 21 days prior to departure. This
advance purchase period varies: some fares require an advance
purchase of 3,7, or 14 days, while others may require no advance
purchase at all.
Spend a Saturday night at your destination. Many of the lower
fares require a Saturday-night stay.
Travel on any day other than Friday or Sunday. These are the
most expensive days to travel. If possible, travel on Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Saturday-- these are generally the least expensive
days to fly.
Choose a late-evening or early-morning departure. Flights that
leave in the late evening (such as 11:30 PM or early morning
hours (such as 1:00 AM) - sometimes called ~red-eye" flights -
often have much lower fares than flights with more popular
hours.
Consider alternative airports. If you live within driving
distance of two or more airports, be sure to check ticket prices
for flights into all of them. Some airlines offer special fares
for flights into a specific airport.
Check fares on all airlines. Don't assume that an advertised
special fare is available on only one airline. Most airlines
are quick to respond to a special price introduced by a
competitor, so be sure to check all airlines for the lowest
prices.
Don't discard unused tickets. The majority of inexpensive fares
are non-transferable. However, if you don't use your ticket,
don't throw it away. While you can't get your money back, the
ticket is still valuable! You may apply the cost of the ticket
less a nominal charge towards the purchase of another ticket on
the same airline. Your original ticket has value for up to a
year from the issue date printed on the flight coupons.
(4/98)
CITY OF IOWA CITY
TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM
Rec'd
FILL IN COMPLETELY UPON RETURN
INSTRUCTIONS: Return any unused advance to the Finance Cashier and get a receipt from the Cashier. Send
the receipts from your travel, the receipt from the Cashier, a copy of the travel authorization form, and one copy
of this form to accounting. Keep a copy for your records.
NAME(S) DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY #
CONFERENCE NAME/PURPOSE TRAVEL DATES DESTINATION
OF TRIP
SUMMARY OF EXPENSES
L INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the worksheet on back then put totals below in the appropriate column (A or B).
A B
Prepaid by Expenses
City paid by Employee
I. Transportation $ $
II. Lodging $ $
III. Meals $ $
IV. Registration $ $
V. MIscellaneous expenses $ $
VI. TOTAL of each column $ $
Grand Total, column A + B $
VII. Reconciliation of advance: Total B $
Less any advance $
[] Amount retumed
[] Amount requested $
The aforementioned is a true and accurate accounting of expenses incurred in conjunction with service
performed for the City of Iowa City.
Employee Department Director
' RN~CE ::USE O LY: :
i :: Reconciled:by: Date
L ....~___ ...........................................~ ............................
PAGE 2 TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM
Worksheet Showing Detailed Travel Expenses
A B
Expenses
Prepaid by City paid by employee
I. TRANSPORTATION
[] Airfare
Ticket Charge $
[] City vehicle - attach gas & oil receipts
[] Private vehicle - miles
or coach aidare, whichever is less
[] Car rental (approved by City Manager or Designee)
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION $ $
I1. LODGING
night(s) at $ each. If receipt includes expenses of
non-City employees, claim only for rate of equivalent single
room.
TOTAL LODGING
$ $
III. MEALS (VVdte in dates and rates per travel policy)
Date
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
TOTAL
Attach another sheet if additional days are needed
TOTAL MEALS $ $
IV. REGISTRATION $ $
V. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
(Document and attach receipts)
$
$
$
$
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS $ $
Council Travel Guidelines
1. Each Council Member dudng any fiscal year shall be entitled to attend two national
conferences (National League of Cities, specialized national conferences etc.) and one
state conference, specifically the Iowa League of Cities annual meeting.
2. Miscellaneous statewide conferences/regional workshops where there is rarely an
overnight stay will be considered as an addition to the three major travel opportunities.
These workshops and other generalized meetings usually occur within our state and are
very specific in nature, such as Mayor/Council Relations, Public Works and Environmen-
tal Issues, Public Safety and Municipalities, etc.
3. Exceptions to the above limitations should be addressed to the Mayor.
4. Travel administration is in accordance with the City procedures governing the travel of
all City employees.
Indexkn'4mve{.cc
Presented to Council June 1996
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Booklet of
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDUR~
Cooperative Extension Service
tl Iowa State University
Ames. IOwa 50011
Sociology 10 ~ Reprinted ~ February 1987
This booklet was originally
compiled and prepared as
Mister Chairman, ..
by
The Student Activities Center
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
Reprinted by permission.
"1 Move That..."
A Booklet of
Parliamentary Procedure
FOREWORD
This booklet is designed to ease the burden of interpreting and re-
interpreting the intricacies of parliamentary procedures. It is not
meant to be definitive or complete, but it should answer most of
the questions raised on parliamentary procedures.
The arrangement of the booklet is such
that any organizational president or
presiding officer can use it quickly and
easily by merely referring to the side in-
dex.
While parliamentary procedures themselves can he justified on the
basis of effectiveness and uniformity they contribute to meeting
procedure, there is little, if any reason for one person to attempt to
learn every rule and its related details. To know where to find the
answers Is enough.
3
THE "WHY" OF PARLIAMENTARY LAW
Parliamentary law is simple in principle. It is based largely on mere
common sense and courtesy. It seems technical because it has
been necessary to develop a special vocabulary for discussing it. If
one knows the vocabulary, the rules come easy. For this reason, a
glossary of common terms has been included in the back of the
booklet and should be referred to as often as necessary in consider-
ing the fundamental rules.
The Purpose of Parliamentary Law:
1. To enable an assembly to transact business with speed and effi-
ciency.
2. To protect the rights of each individual.
3. To preserve a spirit of harmony within the group.
To achieve these purposes, always consider the five basic prin-
ciples of parliamentary procedure:
1. Only one subject may claim the attention of the assembly at one
2. Each proposition presented for consideration is entitled to full
and free debate.
3. Every member has rights equal to every other member.
4. The will of the majority must be carried out, and the rights of the
minority must he preserved.
5. The personality and desires of each member should be merged
into the larger unit of the organization.
4
THE AGENDA OR ORDER OF BUSINESS
It is customary for every group to adopt a standard order of busi-
ness for meetings. When no rule has been adopted, the following is
the order:
1. Call to order:
"Will the meeting please come to order."
2. Reading and approval minutes:
"Are there any corrections to the minutes?"...
"There being no corrections, the minutes will stand approved as
read."
... OR...
"Are there any further corrections to the minutes?"...
"There being no further corrections, the minutes will stand ap-
proved as corrected."
:::)
3. Reportsofofficereandstandlngcommlttees: 130
Officers, boards, or standing committees should be called upon
to report in the order in which they are mentioned in the con-
UJ
stitution or by-laws of the organization.
4. Reports of special committees: O
5. Unfinished business: O
"We come now to unfinished business. Is there any unfinished
bust ness to come before the meeting?"
6. New business:
"Is there any new bust ness to come before the meeti rig?"
7. Program:
8. Adjournment:
Unqualified form:
Proposer moves for adjournment; motion is seconded; the chair
calls for a vote; action depends upon majority vote. This motion
cannot be discussed.
Qualified form:
Proposer moves for adjournment within a definite time or ad-
journment to meet again at a specified time; motion is seconded;
the chair calls for discussion; a vote is taken; action depends up-
on majority vote.
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WHAT IS A MOTION?
A motion is a proposal that the group take certain action.
HOW ARE MOTIONS CLASSIFIED?
Main Motions--
Motions of this group have for their object the bringing of
questions, or propositions, before the assembly for considera-
tion. Only one main motion can be considered at a given time
by the assembly, and such a motion, when introduced, ex-
cludes all other main motions until it has been disposed of.
Subsidiary Motions--
Motions of this group have for their object the modification or
disposition of the main motion that is being considered. Their
existence as motions depends entirely upon the principal mo-
tion to which they are subordinate. Since they relate to the
question before the house, it is "in order" to prepare them
when a main motion is still before the assembly and to vote up-
on them before voting upon the main motion.
Privileged Motions--
Motions of this group have no connection whatsoever with the
main motion before the assembly, but are motions of such im-
portance that they are entitled to immediate consideration.
These motions have the privilege of setting aside temporarily
the main business before the house.
Incidental Motions--
Motions of this group have few general characteristics in com-
mon, but for convenience have been grouped into one class.
The name, "incidental," has been chosen because they arise
only incidentally out of the business of the assembly.
See pages 12 and 13 for a chart of precedence of motions and a
summary of rules governing them.
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HOW SHOULD A MOTION PROGRESS?
1. Amemberrlsesandaddressesthepresldlngofficer.
The presiding officer should be addressed by title, As "Mr. (or
Madam) President." If the specific title is not known, it is
always correct to use the term "Mr. (or Madam) Chairman."
2. The member Is recognized by the presiding officer.
The chair recognizes a member by his name, "Mr. (or Ms.)
Member" or by a nod. Having thus received formal recognition
from the chair, a member is said to "have the floor" and is the
only member entitled to present or discuss a motion.
3. The member proposes e motion.
A motion is always introduced in the form, "1 move that"
followed by a statement of the proposal. This is the only cop
rect phraseology. Aside from very brief explanatory remarks, it
is not permissible to discuss the merits of a motion prior to, or
immediately following, the formal proposal of the motion. All
discussion must wait until after the chair has stated the motion
to the assembly and has called for discussion.
4. Another member seconds the motion.
Another member, without rising or addressing the chair, may
say, "1 second the motion. "Seconding the motion is merely an
indication that the member seconding it wishes the matter to
come before the assembly for consideration. If no one
seconds the motion, the chair may ask, "Is there a second to
the motion?" If there is none, the chair may declare, "The mo-
tion is lost for want of a second."
5. The presiding officer states the motion to the assembly,
When a motion has been properly proposed and seconded,
the chair repeats the motion to the assembly, or "states the
motion." After it has been formally stated to the assembly, it
may be spoken of as a "question," a "proposition," or a
"measure."
6. The assembly discusses or debates the motion.
After the motion has been formally stated by the chair, any
member has a right to discuss it. Members must obtain the
floor in the same manner as when presenting a motion.
Normally the first person who asks recognition is entitled to
speak, but when several members wish to speak or present
motions at the same time, certain guiding principles should
determine the decision of the chair:
a. The chair should always show preference to the proposer of
the motion.
b. Amemberwhohasnotspekenbeforehasclaimoveronewho
has already discussed the question, or who has proposed
another motion.
c. If the chair knows the opinions of the various members re-
garding the measure before the house, he or she should
alternate between those favoring the measure and those op-
posing it.
d. The chair shou!d recognize a member who seldom speaks in
preference to one who frequently claims the attention of the
assembly.
DISCUSSION MUST BE CONFINED TO THE QUESTION THAT IS
"BEFORE THE HOUSE."
7. The presiding officer takes the vote on the motion.
When all members who desire to discuss the question have
done so, the chair "puts the metion to a vote." Before taking
the vote, the chair may inquire, "Is there any further dis-
cussion?" or "Are you ready for the question?" If no one rises,
the chair presumes discussion is closed. The chair will pro-
ceed to take the vote by announcing, "All in favor of the mo-
tion (STATE THE MOTION) say 'Aye'." Following response
from the assembly, the chair then says, "Those opposed say
'No'." If the chair cannot determine from the volume of voices
which way the majority has voted, the officer says: "The chair
is in doubt. Those in favor of the motion please rise." After
counting, the chair says: "Be seated. Those opposed, rise. Be
seated." Another alternative is to simply call for a show of
hands. Certain metions may be voted on by ballot.
8. The presiding officer s nnounces the result of the vote.
The chair formally annour~es the result of the vote, saying:
"The motion is carried; therefore (STATE THE INTENTOF THE
MOTION)." If a majority voted in the negative, '~the motion is
lost." As soon as the vote has been announced by the chair,
another motion is in order.
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HOW MAY A MOTION BE AMENDED?
The purpose of the motion TO AMEND is to modify motion that has
already been presented in such a manner that it will be more
satisfactory to the members.
Methods of Amending:
1. Byaddition orinsertion--To add something to the motion which
it did not contain,
2. By elimination or by striking out--To subtract or eliminate
something from a motion that was originally a part of it.
3. By substitution--This method is a combination of the first two
methods, since in amending by substitution something is
stricken out and something inserted in its place. The substituted
portion may consist of a word, a phrase, a clause, or an entirely
new motion.
The most important principle to understand in connection with any
form of the motion TO AMEND is that an amendment "MAY BE
HOSTILE, BUT IT MUST BE GERMANE."
By "hostile" is meant opposed to the spirit and aim of the motion to
which it is applied.
By "germane" is meant having direct bearing upon the subject mat-
ter of the motion; that is, relevant, or relating to it.
An amendment may be opposed to the actual intent of the original
motion and, in fact, nullify it, but if it relates to the same subject mat-
ter, it is germane.
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HOW TO HANDLE AMENDMENTS
Types of Amendments
1. Amendment of the First Rank--An amendment to a motion.
2. Amendment of the Second Rank--An amendment to the amend-
ment. (The amendment to the amendment must modify and re-
late directly to the amendment and NOT to the main motion,
otherwise it is OUT OF ORDER.)
NO AMENDMENT BEYOND THAT OF SECOND RANK IS
POSSIBLE
It is never in order to propose more than one amendment of each
rank at one time. If one desires to amend two separate and un-
related parts of a motion, this must be done by two amendments of
the first rank, and one must be voted upon before the other is pro-
posed. It is possible, however, to have a motion, one amendment to
the motion (amendment of the first rank), and one amendment to the I~1
amendment (amendment of the second rank) before the assembly at
once. Until the amendment of the second rank has been voted Z
upon, no other amendment of the second rank is in order. Until the
amendment of the first rank has been voted upon, no other amend-
ment of the first rank can be proposed.
Order of Voting:
Amendments are voted upon in inverse order; that is, the one of
second rank is disposed of first.
1. Discussion is held and the vote taken upon the amendment to the
amendment (amendment of second rank.)
2. Discussion is called for and the vote is taken upon the amend-
ment to the motion (amendment of first rank).
3. When the vote on this has been taken, discussion upon the
original or main motion as amended is opened and when corr~
pieted a vote is taken upon it.
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CHART OF PRECEDENCE OF MOTIONS AND
May
Interrupt Requires
PRIVILEGED MOTIONS a Speaker a second
1. Tofixtimeatwhichtoadjourn No Yes
2. To adjourn (unqualified) No Yes
3. To take a recess No Yes
4. To rise to a question of privilege Yes No
5. To call for the orders of the day Yes No
SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS
6. To layon, ortakefrom, thetable No Yes
7. Tocallforthepreviousquestion No Yes
8. To limit, or extend limits, of debate No Yes
9. To postpone definitely No Yes
10. To refer to acomrnittee No Yes
11. To amend No Yes
12. To postpone indefinitely No Yes
MAIN MOTIONS
13. a. General main motions No Yes
b. Specific main motions
To take from the table No Yes
To reconsider Yes Yes
To reconsider and have entered
on the minutes Yes Yes
To rescind No Yes
To expunge No Yes
To adopt a resolution No Yes
To adjourn (qualified) No Yes
To create orders of the day (spec.) No Yes
To amend (constitution, etc.) No Yes
INCIDENTAL MOTIONS
To suspend rules No Yes
To withdraw a motion No No
To read papers No Yes
To object to consideration Yes No
To rise to a point of order Yes No
To riseto parliamentary inquiry Yes No
To appeal from the decision of the chair Yes Yes
To call for a division of the house Yes No
To call for a division of a question No Yes
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SUMMARY OF RULES GOVERNING THEM
Vote Motions that
Debatable Required May Apply
Limited Maj Amend, Reconsider
No Maj. None
Limited Maj. Amend
No Chair rules All
No None None
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No Maj. None
No 2/3 Reconsider IZ:
Limited 2-/3 Amend, Reconsider I~1
Limited Maj. Amend, Recon., Prev. Ques.
Limited Maj. Amend, Recon., Prev. Ques.
Yes Maj. Amend, Recon., Prev. Ques.
Yes Maj. Limit Deb. Prev. Ques., Recon. _1
Yes Maj, All Z
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No Maj. None
Yes Maj. Lim. Deb., Prev. Ques., Table
t,i.
None until Postpone definitely O
No called for None I--
Yes 2-/3 All
Yes 2'3 All
Yes Maj. All
Limited Maj. Amend, Reconsider
Yes Gen.-Maj.
Spec.-z/3 All
Yes Maj. Amend, Recon. Prey. Ques., Lim, Deb.
No 2'3 None
No Maj. Reconsider
No Maj. All
No 2'3 All
No Chair rules or Maj. None
No None None
Limited Maj. All exceptamend
No Maj. All
No Maj. All
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NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
A nomi nation is the formal presentation to the assembly of the name
of a candidate for the office to he fi lied.
1. Nominations From the Roor:
a. Nominationsdonotrequireasecond.
b. Nominationsareinorderassoonasthechaircallsforthem.
c. As a nomination is made, the chair repeats it and the secretary re-
cords it.
d. No member may nominate more than one candidate for each office.
e. If there are no further nominations, the chair may declare the
nominations closed.
f. A motion to close the nominations requires a two-thirds vote.
g. Prior to voting but following the formal closing of nominations,
nominations may be reopened by a motion which requires only a
majority to carry.
2. Nominations by Nominating Committee:
a. Committee may be appointed or elected as assembly may choose or
as stated i n the by-laws.
b. Nominating committee report presents to the organization the
names of one or more members as candidates for each office.
c. The report of the nominating committee is not adopted, but the
names are posted and treated as if the persons named had been
nominated from the floor.
d. Furthernominationsmaybemadefromthefloor.
3. Nominations by Ballot:
a. The chair directs tellers to pass out ballots and the member writes
after each office the name of one person whom he desires to
nominate.
b. If a candidate receives a majority in this manner, it is usual to declare
that candidate elected.
c. If no majority is received, a second ballot is then taken, in which can-
didates nominated by previous ballot are voted upon. The can-
didate receiving a majority on this ballot is elected.
d. If no one is elected on the second ballot, a motion that only the two
highest candidates on the previous ballot be considered on the next
ballot is in order before this third ballot. The third ballot then
becomes the decisive vote, or the electing ballot.
4. Votlng for Candidates Not Nominated:
Voters may vote for anyone who is eligible regardless of whether or not
that person has been nominated, and anyone receiving the necessary
majority is elected. This is commonly called a "sticker ballot."
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5. Voting on Nominations:
a. After the nominations are closed, the assembly proceeds to vote up- _1
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on the names by the method prescribed in the constitution.
b. An election becomes effective immediately if the candidate is
present and does not decline, or if he is absent but has consented O
to his candidacy. If he is absent and has not consented to his
nomination, the election becomes effective as soon as he is notified Z
if he does not decline immediately.
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c. Unless some other time is specified in the by-laws, an officer as- Z
Sumes the duties of office as soon as he or she has been elected.
Most organizations make specific and detailed provisions for nominating
and electing new officers in their Constitution and By-laws. The provisions
ordinarily include such details as time of nomination, time of elections,
method of nominating and electing, and time of installation.
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ACTION FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
KiND OF MOTION OBJECT EFFECT
Clear the floor
To lay on the table for more urgent Delays action
business
To call for the Secure immediate
previous question_ vote on pending Ends debate
question
To limit or extend Provides more or Shortens or
time for debate less time for lengthens dis-
discussion cussion period
To postpone Often gives more
definitely (to time for informal Delays action
a certain time) discussion and for
securing followers
To commit or To enable more
r~fer careful consider- Delays action
ation to be given
To amend To improve the To change the
motion original motion
To postpone To prevent a vote To suppress
indefinitely on the question the question
Keeps group
To raise a To call atten- functioning
point of order tion to viola- according to
tion of rules parliamentary
procedures
To determine the Securcs ruling
To appeal from the attitude of the of the gronp
decision of the group on the rather than by
chair ruling made by the chair
the chair
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ACTION FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
KIND OF MOTION OBJECT EFFECT
To suspend the To permit action Secure action which
rules not possible would otherwise be
under the rules prevented by the rules
To object to the Prevent wasting Suppress the
consideration of time on unimpor- motion
a question rant business
To divide Secure more care- Secures action by
the question ful consideration parts
of parts
(a) To determine
the accuracy of a
To call for a viva voce vote (b) Secures an accurate
division To secure expres- cheek on vote
sion of individual
members ' vote
Suggest names for Places before the
To nominate office group names for
consideration
To make a request To secure informa-
growing out of tion or ask to be Provide information
pending business excused from a duty
To fix the time To have legal Sets definite
to which to continuation of continuation time
adjourn the meeting
To adjourn End the meeting Adjourns the meeting
To take a recess To secure an Delays action
intermission
To raise a ques- To correct un- Corrects undesirable
tion of privilege desirable con- condition
ditions
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KIND OF MOTION OBJECT EFFECT
To call for the To secure adher-
order of the day ance to order of Same as object
business
To take from the Continue the con- Continue con-
table sideration of the sideration of
question question
To reconsider Secures further
(Only a member To reconsider the consideration
of the prevail- question and another
ing side may vote on the
make this motion) question
To reconsider
and have entered Secures further
on the minutes To reconsider the consideration
(Only a member question at the and another vote
of the prevail- next meeting on the question
ing side may
make this motion)
To rescind Repeal action Same as object
previously taken
To ratify Approves previous Same as object
action taken
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GLOSSARY OF STANDARDTERMS OF
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Amend. To change a motion either by adding to it, taking from it, or by altering it in some other way. (See Amendments.)
Blanks, Filling. "Filling blanks" is a term used to indicate a method of de-
cision regarding a matter where several different courses of action
are possible. The term "blank" is used because usually this method
is applied in motions where an exact amount, a name, a date, or
some other essential, specific information is left blank.
Business, Order of. The regular program of procedure of a society. (See Agenda, page 5.)
Chair. The presiding officer. "Addressing the chair" means speaking to the
presiding officer or president. This is done by rising to one's feet
when no one else is speaking (with some exceptions) and saying,
"Mr. (or Madam) Chairman." Being "recognized by the chair" means
being given permission to speak further. (See Progress of Motions)
Powerof chair. The chair has the following authority:
a. May decide in what order speakers shall be recognized.
b. May refuse to recognize members offering dilatory, absurd or
frivolous motions or motions intended, in his judgment, to ob-
struct business.
c. May restrain speakerswithin the limits of the rules.
d. May enforce decorum.
e. Mayappointcommittees.
f. May decide points of order.
g. May vote in cases where his vote would change the result; e.g., to
make or break a tie.
h. Should avoid influencing a vote by commenting on a motion un- der consideration.
Actions of the chair are, of course, subject to appeal. (See Incidental
Motion, "to appeal from the decision of the chair.' ')
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Commit. To refer to a committee.
Committee of the Whole. Sometimes certain matters come up which can be
properly studied and digested only as a committee would go into
them, but which, because of their importance, should be considered
by all members, and therefore should not be referred to a small com-
mittee. Then the meeting, on motion duly made, may "resolve itself
into a committee of the whole." This means that the meeting officially
is discontinued while everyone remains and becomes a member of a
large special committee including everyone present. The chair of the
regular meeting does not preside over a committee of the whole; a
special chair is appointed.
Consideration, Informal. When a member moves "informal consideration,"
and the motion is adopted, the meeting lays aside formal rules, allow-
ing each one present to speak once on the subject under considera-
tion.
Debate. Discussion or argument over a motion.
Division. "Division" in parliamentary law means simply a vote whereby all
who are in favor and all who are opposed to a motion stand separate-
ly in groups as the chair calls for "ayes" and "nays."
Floor. The privilege of speaking before the assembly. Thus, when one "ob-
tains the floor," one is granted an opportunity to speak.
Inquiry, Parliamentary. An investigation or checking to determine the
proper course of procedure.
Motion. A formal proposal to a meeting that it take certain action. A motion
is a "motion" when stated by its proponent and until repeated by the
chair when presented for acceptance or rejection, at which time it
becomes a "question," a "proposition." or a "measure." (See
Progress of Motions. )
Motion, Incidental. An incidental motion is one growing out of another
already under consideration, which secondary motion must be dis-
posed of before the main motion or principal question. (See Motions.)
Motion, Main. A main motion is one which independently presents an idea
for consideration. (See Motions,)
Motion, Privileged. A privileged motion is one which is so vital in character
that it takes precedence over all others. (See Motions.)
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Motion, Subsidiary. A subsidiary motion is one growing out of and applied
to another already under consideration which is made use of "to ena-
ble the assembly to dispose of it in the most appropriate manner,"
but which need not necessarily be decided before the question out of
which it has arisen. (See Motions.)
Order. When this term is applied to an act of an assembly it means an ex-
pression of a will of the assembly in the form of a command. An "or-
der" differs from a "resolution" in that the latter is not a command,
but a declaration of fact or an expression of opinion or purposes.
Order, General "Making a general order" is setting a future time for the
discussion of a special matter. Making a general order differs from
making a special order in that the former does not involve the break-
ing of any rules.
Orderof the Day. Regular order or program of business. A motion "calling
for the orders of the day" is a motion demanding that the present dis-
cussion be dropped and that the chair announce the next matter to
be taken up in accordance with the organization's customary and
established business routine. The term "orders of the day" has more
specific meaning when a certain time has been set aside for the con-
sideration of a given matter. Then a demand for the "orders of the
day" is a request that this specific thing be taken up at the time set
for it.
Order, Special "Making a special order" is setting aside all rules for the
consideration of some important question at a future time.
Postponement, Indefinite. This term is clear in the ordinary meaning of the
words included in it except that the object of indefinite postpone-
ment is not merely to postpone, but, in effect, to reject.
Privilege. The term "privilege" in parliamentary law has a restricted mean-
ing and refers specifically to the privileges or rights of the meeting or
those attending chiefly in connection with matters of physical com-
fort; such as inability to hear a speaker, the heating, lighting and ven-
tilation of the meeting room, noises and other disturbances, etc., and
the ineligibility or misconduct of a member in a meeting at the time.
These "questions of privilege" should not be confused with
"privileged motions." Questions of privilege may be involved in mo-
tions, but privileged motions include other matters.
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Question. The question in parliamentary law is the proposition or motion
after it has been placed before the meeting for action by the chair. To
"move the previous question" is to demand that the chair take a vote
on a motion which is being discussed. A "question" when adopted
becomes an "order," "resolution" or "vote." (See Motions.)
Refer. To refer to a committee.
Resolution. The act of an assembly, the purpose of which is to declare facts
or express opinions or purposes, and not to command. (See section
on Order)
Rules, suspension of. "When the assembly wishes to do something that
cannot be done without violating its own rules, and yet is not in con-
flict with its constitution or by-laws, or with the fundamental prin-
ciples of parliamentary law, it 'suspends the rules that interfere with'
the proposed action."--Robert.
Second. A motion, in order to be considered by the meeting, must have a
"second," i.e., a sponsor in the form of a second member who in-
dicates willingness to support the motion by saying, "1 second the
motion." (See section on Motions)
Sine Die. Latin meaning "without day." Meetings frequently adjourn '~sine
die. "This means that no date is set for a future meeting.
Table. The "table" in parliamentary law is literally the speaker's table, but
to "lay on the table" or "to table" a motion means to delay action on
it.
SUGGESTED REFERENCES
1. Bridge, Lawrence W. The Funk and Wagnails Book of Parliamentary
Procedure.
2. Cushing, Luther C. Rules of Procedure and Debate in Deliberative As-
semblies.
3. Fox, Emma A. Parliamentary Usage.
4. Hall, AIta B. and Alice F. Sturgis. Textbookon Parliamentary Law. *
5. Henderson, Melvin and Herbert J. Rucker. A Guide to Parliamentary
Practices.*
6. Robert, Henry M. Rules of Order and Parliarnentary Practice.*
7. Waples, Rufus. A Handbook on Parliamentary Practice.
8. Wines, Emma M. and Mador,,, W. Card. Come to Order.
*These references were found most useful in compiling this booklet.
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This booklet was designed to serve a specific request of leaders---a
knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
Correct parliamentary procedure helps a group operate more effectively.
But this is not the only requirement for effective group action.
Both group members and leaders, for example, need to understand the
principles of leadership. They also need a greater understanding of the
roles an individual can play, of the way a group operates, of the processes
within a group such as communication and its role in group effectiveness.
The Cooperative Extension Service of Iowa State University through
county Extension offices offers local leaders an opportunity to learn more
about leadership, its principles and techniques. These opportunities for
learning vary from a single meeting to a series, depending on the needs
and desires of local people.
If you are interested in learning more about leadership education, contact
your local Extension office for details.
~:~ and iustlce for all
Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of The Iowa Cooperative Extension Service's programs and
Science and Technotogy and the United States Department of policies are consistent with pertinent federal and state laws
and regulations on non-discrimination regarding race, color,
~griculture cooperating. Robed L Crorn, director Ames Iowa. national pegin, religion, sex, age, and handicap.
~stributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8
and June 30, 1914.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES
MOTIONS
A motion proposes that the Council take certain action on a matter. It is a statement of
direction rather than a policy on the part of Council. Motions are made to handle routine
business of the city and conduct at city meetings. Motions, resolutions, and ordinances
are recorded in the minutes.
RESOLUTIONS
When a Council makes a decision about some detail of the City's business, a resolution is
usually passed to make the action official. Resolutions are also used to make Council
statements of general policy and official statements that the Council does not consider
appropriate subject for an ordinance.
ORDINANCES
An ordinance is a city law of general or permanent nature. It is the most authoritative act
the Council can perform. An ordinance passed in proper form and not in conflict with
any state or federal law has the same fome as a state law within the city. Ordinances are
city laws and kept in the City Code. Zoning ordinances dealing with specific properties
such as rezonings are not codified.
· Require three readings (votes) prior to adoption
· Generally means three Council meetings but State Code does allow combining one
with an extra ordinary majority (6 Council Members) in favor of the motion
· Effective upon publication unless otherwise stated
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Orient.doe
City of Iowa City
Office of Computer Training
Memo
To: City Council Members
From: Colin Hennessy, City Computer Trainer
CC: Madan Karr, City Clerk
Date: 11/18/99
Re: New and Retuming Council Member Training
Welcome new and returning members of the Iowa City Council.
I am Colin Hennessy the City Computer Trainer and I would I like to take a moment to introduce myself
and the services I have available to you. My role with The City of Iowa City is providing quality
instructor lead training on the computer software and hardware that is available to city employees. I am
a member of the Finance Department housed in the Information Services Division.
I would like to set up appointments with all of you, both retuming and especially new members to
assess your computer training needs.
Returning Members: I request that we meet either by phone or other form of communication
(e-mail), so you may express any needs you currently have or foresee surrounding your computer
needs. Following this first informal meeting, we can arrange a time to satisfy those computer-training
needs.
New Members: I request that we meet in person. I would like to meet with all new members of
council so you can become comfortably acclimated to your new laptop computers and the software
that is stored on it. Your present skill level will dictate the meeting lengths, and the features you desire
to leam. Furthermore, we can set up several short meetings if that works best with scheduling.
Time frame
New Council Members: I would like to have your training in progress or completed before your
introduction to the Laserfiche software. I think it is best if you are completely comfortable with the
computer and the basics before we tackle another program. Laser~che will be introduced after
December 7t".
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Retuming Council Members: you folks have some more time, due to your current knowledge
surrounding the computers, however, I would like to have at least chatted with all of you prior to the end
of December.
Dates and Times for Training
I will be out of Town from November 22"d through November 29u' for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Upon my retum to the office on November 30~h, I am available to begin scheduling our meetings.
Please contact my office so we can schedule training times. I promise our
meetings will be painless, easy, and potentially fun.
I may be reached at:
Colin D. Hennessy, Information Services
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
pH: 319-356-5428
E-Mail: colin_hennessy@iowa-city.org
Please contact me and take advantage of these services. I am usually very flexible with my training
schedule and I am sure we will be able to find dates and times that will work for both of us.
Many thanks and again, Welcome!
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
November 19, 1999
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NOVEMBER 22 WORK SESSION ITEMS
Memorandum from Jeff Davidson, Joe Fowler, and Rob Winstead:
Installation of Angle Parking on Clinton Street between Burlington Street and
Iowa Avenue
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Memorandum from City Manager: Private Well Investigation
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager to Council and Iowa City
Telecommunications Commission: PATV Investment Issue
Memorandum from Public Works Director to City Manager: Louis
Condominiums Development
Memorandum from Parking and Transit Director to City Manager: North
Clinton Street Meters
Memorandum from JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner to City Manager
September 25 Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day Final Report
Memorandum from City Clerk to Iowa City
Committee Meeting of November 8
Memorandum from Police Chief to City Manager:
Thank You Note: Volunteers - 1999 Leaf Rake Day
Release: Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Santa Cruz City Council Votes in Borders' Favor
Notice: Iowans For Electric Choice - December 1
Report: City Home Rule (Iowa League of Cities)
Census 2000 Committee:
Northside Report
[Norton]
IP14 Report: Iowa League of Cities Legislative Priorities 2000
Information Packet
November 19, 1999
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Agendas for the Board of SUpervisor meetings of November 22,23,24,29,30.
Information on ECICOG (Newsletter and minutes).
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
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11-19-99 E
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Date: November 18, 1999
TO:
From:
Re:
City Council
Jeff Davidson, Dept. of Planning & Community Development
Joe Fowler, Dept. of Parking and Transit, ~---F-"~-~._.
Rob Winstead Engineering Division
Installation of angle parking on Clinton Street between Burlington St. and Iowa Ave.
This past summer you directed us to investigate further the installation of angle parking on
Clinton Street between Burlington Street and Iowa Avenue. It was determined that the angle
parking would be constructed:on the west side of Clinton Street between Burlington Street and
Washington Street, and on the east side of Clinton Street between Washington Street and Iowa
Avenue. This reconstruction is to occur in conjunction with Phase 3 of the downtown
streetscape reconstruction project, scheduled for summer of 2000. Phase 3 is being designed
in-house by the City's Engineering Division. You specifically directed us to not install angle
parking on Clinton Street in the block between Iowa Avenue and Jefferson Street.
At your work session on November 22 we will review preliminary design drawings for the
installation of angle parking on Clinton Street. We have used design standards which we feel
are both functional and safe. Our preliminary indication is that 14 angle parking spaces will be
constructed in the two blocks between Burlington Street and Washington Street. These two
blocks currently contain eight parallel loading spaces. As you directed, this design retains 8 of
the 10 existing trees.
Madison Realty Group Inc., the new owners of Old Capitol Mall, have been active proponents of
the installation of angle parking on Clinton Street. They view this enhancement as assisting
them in finding tenants for the retail space in Old Capitol Center. As you can see in the attached
letter, Madison is somewhat disappointed that the design standards we have determined are
appropriate for the angle parking will result in fewer spaces than they initially had hoped for.
However, they concur that the spaces we are creating will enhance their retail space.
Madison has asked us to present to you an alternative plan which would eliminate one of the
tree islands between College Street and Washington Street and slightly reduce the other tree
island in size. This would enable an additional 6 angle parking spaces to be constructed. This
alternative originally removed both tree islands between College and Washington, but there is
an issue with a transformer on one of the islands which must remain in place. Madison Realty is
aware of your concerns about reducing vegetation along the street in this block, and has
provided an attachment to their letter which shows how planrings would be established on their
property along the mall facade to replace the five additional trees that would be removed. They
would like your consideration of this alternative plan at the November 22 work session. Please
be prepared to give us direction on which alternative you would like us to proceed with.
We have determined in our research that the block of Clinton Street between Washington Street
and Iowa Avenue would only be able to have a portion of it converted to angle parking because
of the storage vaults in the right-of-way. Because working around these vaults to establish a
portion of the block with angle parking does not increase the overall number of parking spaces
from the current parallel parking arrangement, it is our recommendation that the entire block
Clinton St. Angle Parking
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remain with parallel parking. As part of the streetscape reconstruction project we will relocate a
storm sewer intake and create one additional parking space at a much lower expense than what
it costs us to construct structured parking spaces, The additional space will result in 14 parallel
parking spaces in this block, although we will retain the existing designation of six metered
spaces and the remainder 15 minute loading zone spaces.
It is our intention that all of the metered spaces in these three blocks of Clinton Street be
established with 60-minute meter terms. This is consistent with other short-term on-street
parking meters in the vicinity.
Bring any questions you have to the November 22 work session.
Attachment
cc: Steve Atkins
Karin Franklin
Chuck Schmadeke
Madison Realty
jw/mem/jd-clint.doc
MADISON
REALTY GROUP, INC.
November 10, 1999
Via Fax 319.356.5009
Jeff Davidson
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240-1826
Re.:
Installation of Angle Parking on Clinton Street
Old Capitol Town Center
Dear Jeff:
Thank you for the opportunity you have given Madison Realty Group to provide input
and ideas to you and your fellow staff members. We know that you have invested a great deal of
time individually and collectively to come to agreement on an angle parking layout in front of
Old Capitol Town Center on Clinton Street that is acceptable to be presented to the City Council.
Because your time is very valuable, we really appreciate this. Especially in light of the fact that
you began this effort at our request.
I have included a sketch of john Shaw's understanding of what you and the staff are
willing to present. As you can see, it provides for 22 spaces at a 30-degree angle and a width of
nine feet, each. This creates a sidewalk width of 10.75 feet. I have outlined the above
specifications to insure that we understand what we may expect and to make sure we are
representing accurate information to third parties in our leasing process. Please let me know if
any of these numbers are incorrect.
Although this does not create the number of spaces we originally targeted, we understand
the limiting factors and considerations with which you are faced. It will be a great enhancement
to the existing situation for which we are grateful.
We are prepared to proceed with our role in bringing this to fruition. I would appreciate
you letting me know the time frame within which you expect to gain approval of this plan and to
start construction so that we may plan accordingly.
MADISON REALTY GROUP, INC.
Frick Building ° Suite 1600 · 437 Grant Street ° Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-1880 · Fax (412) 281-5772
Jeff Davidson
November 10, 1999
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In our initial conversations about this parking plan, we discussed several options for
limiting the time frame for which patrons may utilize these spaces. These ranged from exclusive
extremely short tenn free parking spaces for the prospective store occupying the former J.C.
Penney space at Old Capitol to parking meters and signed time limitations that allow
successively longer parking periods as the spaces progress northward along Clinton Street. We
would prefer that blocks of these spaces be designated for each of these categories.
Jeff, As I have mentioned previously, we believe strongly that creating these spaces in
front of Old Capitol Town Center along Clinton Street is one of the primary components to re-
establish Old Capitol as a true town center- the hub of service and retail commerce for the City.
That is why we are so excited at this progress and look forward to bringing this to fruition as
soon as possible.
Please give me a call at your earliest convenience to discuss this. My office phone
number is 412.281.1880. Again, thank you for your time and consideration.
CO:
Steve Atkins, Via fax 319.356.5009
Joe Fowler, Via fax 319.356.5155
Blaise Larkin, Madison Realty Group
Bemie Reilly, Madison Realty Group
John Shaw AIA, Via Fax 319.338.4346
Very truly yours,
Proposed Clinton Street
Angle Parking Configuration
Burlington Street To Washington Street
Clinton Street
Per Council Direction 14 spaces
Mall Alternative 20 spaces
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
November 12, 1999
City Council
City Manager
Private Well Investigation
Some time ago the Council requested we research to find private wells in the city and
determine to the fullest extent practical how we can encourage closing these wells. The
City Code requires use of municipal water where it is accessible.
During 1998 and 1999 the Water Division has extended water main to areas within the City limits
due to the Willow Creek sewer collector and other projects. In the past under the code, these
properties were not required to use municipal water due to limited accessibility to water main.
During 1998 and 1999 the following Private wells were closed and the properties were provided
water by the City.
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1998
1998
1998
1999
1998
1998
1998
1998
1998
1999
1999
1949 Waterfront Dr.
1506 HWY 1 West
1518 HWY 1 West
2263 S. Riverside Dr.
2264 S. Riverside Dr.
2450 S. Riverside Dr.
2470 S. Riverside Dr.
2570 S. Riverside Dr.
2630 S. Riverside Dr.
2253 Old HWY 218 S.
2420 Old Hwy 218 S. + Mechanical Shop
1515 Willow Creek Dr.
560-562-570-572- West Foster Rd. and a single family residence shared a
Community Well.
Two abandoned wells were capped.
There have not been any wells identified by Groundwater Hazard Reports obtained when property
was sold. The Water Division will continue to assist customers in closing individual wells and
providing City water services as available. Water main is currently being laid in the area between
Interstate-80, Dubuque St. and Taft Speedway where a number of individual private wells are
located.
jw/mem/sa-well.doc
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 19, 1999
To:
From:
Re:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Iowa City Telecommunications Commission
Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
PATV Investment Issue
In February 1999, on the advice of its Treasurer, PATV made an investment in the amount of $3,400
in a foreign currency option through Foreign Currency International (FCI), Ltd., Nassau, Bahamas.
This high risk investment did not perform as had been predicted, resulting in a net loss to PATV of
$3,200 in just under two months.
Having learned the details of this transaction, staff met with the Director and the Chair of the PATV
Board to discuss what measures they had taken to avoid any reoccurrence of a similar nature. The
above-referenced treasurer is no longer on the Board and PATV has revised its investment policy to
require a two-thirds majority of the Board to approve in advance any investment. They have since
confined their investments to conservative options, such as Certificates of Deposits, with guaranteed
returns and federal protections. PATV has also filed a complaint with the Iowa Department of
Commerce Securities Bureau as well as an action in the Small Claims Division of the Johnson
County District Court. It remains to be seen whether any of the lost funds can be recovered.
We have further offered, and PATV has accepted, participation in our investment pool as an
additional resource. The City invests its reserve funds in short-term notes and applies the average
interest earned through all its investments to each account. We will set up a similar account for
PATV. Instead of dispersing in January the full amount due under our contract with PATV, we will set
up an incremental disbursement schedule and retain the remainder of the funds in the separate
PATV account applying any eamed interest to the balance. PATV will continue to maintain its own
operating accounts, handle its own payroll, operating accounts due or receivable, etc. while using
the City as its investment broker or custodian of its invested funds. This will guarantee that the funds
will be subject to the same safeguards as are public funds held and invested by the City. It will also
ensure that the public funds received by the City from AT&T Cable Services, while earmarked for a
private non-profit organization, will be managed under the same conservative investment policies as
are other funds held by the City in the public trust. Finally, this should result in a slightly better rate of
return for PATV.
We are in agreement that this practice will benefit both the City as a funding agency and PATV as a
government funded non-profit organization. The contract with PATV, currently under negotiation, will
include a revised payment schedule to reflect the above.
Please let me know if you have any questions or wish additional information.
cc: Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager
Kevin O'Malley, Finance Director
Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator
Andrew Matthews, Assistant City Attorney
Greg Thompson, Chair, PATV Board of Directors
Renee Paine, PATV Director
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 15, 1999
To: Steve Atkins
From: Chuck Schmadeke
Re: Louis Condominiums Development
Bud Louis and the developers of the Louis Condominiums entered into an agreement
with the City whereby the driveway off of Foster Road to the Bud Louis home at 500
Foster Road would be closed at such time as Foster Road was improved or the Louis' no
longer resided in their current home.
This spring, prior to construction of the Foster Road Tmprovements, T informed Mr. Louis
that his driveway onto Foster Road would be permanently closed during construction as
stated in the Louis Condominium Development Agreement.
In early November after the paving of Foster Road in front of the Louis Condominiums
was nearing completion, Mr. Louis sent a letter to the City Council and appeared at a
Council meeting requesting Council action to allow him to keep the driveway to his home
at 500 Foster Road and continue to have access off Foster Road.
Subsequent to his appearance before the Council, I met with Mr. Louis at his home and
told him the driveway location as proposed in the condominium agreement could be
constructed this fall and the old driveway removed and regraded to look attractive. 1E
agreed to work with the condominium developers and the City's contractor to insure
timely completion of the work. Mr. Louis informed me he never wanted his original
driveway closed and now that he realizes how it would destroy his back yard, he wants
to proceed with whatever process is necessary to try to keep his original driveway.
At this time, the Foster Road driveway to Mr. Louis' home is closed. The street paving is
nearly complete. A full integral curb section has been constructed through the
driveway.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 15, 1999
To: Steve Atkins, City Manager
From: Joe Fowler, Director Parking & Transit
Re: North Clinton Street Meters
This summer the Parking Division installed 76 two-hour parking meters in the 200, 300, 400 and
500 blocks of North Clinton Street. These meters were installed to meet the growing demand
for available street parking near the University of Iowa north campus dorms. During the last
week of October and the first week of November these meters were surveyed to determine
usage and revenue.
The average occupancy during this two-week period was 91%. There was an average of seven
open parking spaces. The highest number of open spaces was 16 at 3:00 PM on Friday,
October 29th. The lowest number was 1 at 10:00 AM on October 19%
During this time the revenue average was $782 per week. Using the average occupancy of 69
vehicles, the paid hours of parking was 53% of the maximum possible revenue hours.
The average number of parking tickets issued each time the area was enforced was 33. The
highest number of tickets issued was 44 on October 30th. The lowest was 23 on November 3rd
and 4th.
The goal of providing available on-street parking in the dorm area has been met. At no time
during this two-week period was every parking space filled. The per cent of expired meters is
higher then anticipated. Continued enforcement in this area should reduce this number. When
this information was shared with Dave Ricketts, Director Parking & Transportation for the
University of Iowa, his response was "it's working."
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Date: November 12, 1999
To: Steve Atkins
From: Brad Neumann, JCCOG Solid Waste Management Planner
Re: September 25 Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day Final Report
The Iowa City Landfill sponsored a one day household hazardous waste cleanup day event
on Saturday, September 25,1999 at the Iowa City Public Works/Transit facility parking lot.
The event served 475 residents of Johnson County in a six hour period. Items collected
include paint and paint products, poisons, batteries, flammables, pesticides, herbicides,
auto fluids, and many other toxic household products. An appointment was required to
participate in the event. We had scheduled 482 appointments during the week of
September 20-24. Two temporary workers staffed the phones during that week.
Safety-Kleen, the contractor for the event, packed 128 55-gallon drums of materials for
proper disposal at different facilities across the country at a cost of ~41,620.63. We also
took in 950 gallons of paint at the event, some of which were still good. We dried out the
bad latex paint, bulked the oil based paint, and sent the oil based paint with the contractor.
We will try to find a home for the good latex paint before winter.
The total cost of the event was ~49,900 and includes the disposal cost listed above,
advertising, city labor, tools, refreshments, and rental equipment.
This will be our last one day cleanup event due to the construction of a permanent
collection facility at the Iowa City Landfill. This facility should be open by fall of 2000. Let
me know If you have any questions.
cc: Jeff Davidson
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
November 17, 1999
TO:
Iowa City Census 2000 Committee
FROM:
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Committee Meeting of 11/8/99, 8:30 a.m., City Manager's Conference
Room
Committee Members Present: Dale Bentz, Don Canfield, Bob Elliott, Jane Hoshi, Mary
Mclnroy, Dottie Ray
Committee Members Absent: Maeve Clark, Paul Maske, Ann Rhodes
Staff.'
Marian K. Kan', Julie Voparil
Others:
Carol Peters, Johnson County
Delores Arendt and Mackenzie Wilson, CR Census Bureau
Census minutes for October meeting were sent through e-mail. A few problems arose.
Bob Elliott and Dottie Ray requested minutes through the U.S. mail.
Madan Karr stated that article for Snowbirds that Dale Bentz worked on appeared in the
Press Citizen and Gazette. (The article stated that Census forms would be forwarded
through the mail and they WILL NOT be.) Forms are addressed to "resident" not a
individual person. That information will be cladfled in future releases. Marian stated that
local Question and Answer center (QAC) locations were being explored. Training
sessions will be required and may be scheduled in Iowa City.
Bob Elliott (Schools)
Will get with Madan on extra packets for schools. Lanny will be the number one
contact and he will channel things through Bob. Chris Nolte can be notified if we are
in need of more packets. Still need to follow up with Ray Pechous at Regina.
Paul Maske (Churches)
Madan reported (in Paul's absence) that a draft of letter has been prepared with a
return postcard included. Tentative plans call for the initial letter to be sent in late
November. Census Bureau Representative (Mackenzie Wilson) stated that
information prepared for religious institutions should be coming out within the next
week or two.
Don Canfield (Services Agencies)
We still stand at 5 responses for speakers from letter that went out to service
organizations in September. It was agreed that a condensed follow-up letter would
work better than a postcard follow up to the service organizations after the first of the
Census Committee Meeting
November 17, 1999
Page 2
year. Don said he would follow up with Maeve (Library) and get a updated listing and
labels of service organizations for second letter.
Marian stated she did a presentation to the Farm Bureau Women and the video history
of the Census was shown. Staff will research incorporating a local timeline into the
video.
Jane Hoshi (University)
Stated that Celine Hartwig (Residence Services) has had contact with a Census
representative. This year each student will be asked to respond individually rather
than the university rep working with the Federal Census office. Discussion followed
stating the R.A. 's need to follow up with each student within their respective group,
and education in university newsletters. Again, it was reiterated that March 10 - 20 is
Spring Break week which is also when the Census questionnaires will be mailed out.
(This cannot be avoided. The federal government has already reserved this date for
mailing forms.) Jane mentioned that Cultural Diversity Day, which is held on
Sunday, February 20th at the University Recreation Center, will have a booth Census.
Dale Bentz (Elderly Services)
Dale stated that the announcement to Snowbirds also appeared in the Senior Post.
Marjan asked about utilizing Senior Citizens as Census workers and/or staffing of
QAC's.
Dottie Ray (Media)
Dottie said that advertising on the Weather Channel would cost $100.00/week for 80
digits or 4 weeks for $400.00 and 280 digits long. It was agreed that the month of
March would be a good time to utilize this advertising. Dottie will work on the 280
digits. Dottie also showed an article on the Census that was very informative in the
Arc of Johnson County newsletter. Copies will be made for committee members.
Madan will follow up on this.
Maeve Clark (Library)
Marian reported (in Maeve's absence) that Maeve is following up on reserving
meeting rooms for Question and Answer Centers (QAC). She is reserving reading
cubicles rather than main rooms for better interaction with smaller groups of people.
Miscellaneous:
Marian will be working on a calendar of events that will be available as a quick
review of upcoming items and events. Walk of the Stars will be in late March this
year instead of January. Tentative timelines for advertising should also be addressed.
Census Bureau rep. Dolores Arendt reported she had tried contacting the Memorial
Union to set up a booth to help recruit Census workers, and requested assistance. Jane
Hoshi stated she would work with her on the matter. Dolores stated that census
workers will be paid $10.50/hour starting out with crew leaders making $14.00/hour
Mary Mclnroy emphasized that students need to know they will be counted here, not
in their hometowns. Delores said that they are looking for a strong recruiter in
Census Committee Meeting
November 17, 1999
Page 3
Johnson County. Dale Bentz said that the Grayhawk newsletter could include an
article recruiting Census workers. He also suggested, and said he would follow up,
with trying to get a coordinator in each nursing home to help persons with their
Census forms and any questions they might have. Marian reminded members that
anyone wishing to help others fill our census questionnaires would be required to
attend a training session.
The next Iowa City Census 2000 Committee meeting will be Monday, December 13,
at 8:30 a.m. in the CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM of the Civic
Center, 410 East Washington Street.
CO:
Ben Arzu, KC Regional Office of the Census
City Council
Interested JC Entities
TO:
FROM:
RE:
MEMORANDUM
Steve Atkins, City Manager
R. J. Winkelhake, Chief of Police
NORTHSIDE REPORT
DATE:
November 18, 1999
The City Council expressed interest in receiving information about the crimes
which have occurred in the "Northside" in 1998 and 1999. The attached is a
listing of selected crime data for council review. The "Northside" for this report is
the area within Dubuque St on the west, 1-80 on the north, Iowa Avenue on the
south and Dodge Street on the east.
If additional information is desired, please advise.
North Side
Crime Statistics
1998 (entire year) vs 1999 (to date)
CRIME
Terrorism
Sex Abuse 2nd Degree
Sex Abuse 3rd Degree
Assault W/Intent Sex Abuse
Indecent Contact w/Child
Robbery 1 st Degree
Robbery 2nd Degree
Simple Assault
Bomb Threat
Burglary 1 st Degree
Burglary 2nd Degree
Burglary 3rd Degree
Attempted Burglary
Operating Without Owner's Consent
Theft 1 st Degree
Theft 2nd Degree
Theft 3rd Degree
Theft 4th Degree
Domestic Abuse
Assault With Dangerous Weapon
Sub Total
Loud Noise/Disturbance
Total
572
*Crimes listed within boundary of Iowa Ave/Dubuque St/Govenor St/1-80
**Crimes listed do not reflect entire police activity within area
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Volunteers - 1999 Leaf Rake Day
Airport
Ron 0 'Neil
Cable TV
Kevin Crawley
City Attorney's Office
Eleanor Dilkes
Andy Matthews
Dennis Mitchell
City Clerk's Office
Sondrae Fort
Marian Karr
Julie Voparil
Sue Walsh
City Manager's Office
Steve Atkins
Dale Helling
Finance
Maria Bailey, Central Services
Barb Coffey, Document Services
Dianna Furman, Treasury
Erin Herting, Accounting
Kevin 0 'Malley, Finance Admin
Tyna Price, Document Services
Regina Schreiber, Accounting
Libby Shannon, Document Services
Jill Wenger, Document Services
Fire
Brenda Miller
Ron Stutzman
Housing & Inspection Services
Doug Boothroy, HIS Admin
Carri Fox, ICHA
Maggie Grosvenor, ICHA
Julie Tallman, Building
Human Resources
Sylvia Mejia
Parking & Transit
Joe Fowler
Parks & Recreation
Bill Blanchard, Recreation
Joyce Carroll Recreation
Cindy Coffin, Recreation
Pat Johnston, Recreation
Terry Trueblood, Admin
Steve Roberrs, Govt. Bldgs.
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Davidson, JCCOG/PCD
Karin Franklin, Admin
Marcia Klingaman, Neighborhood Services
Scott Kugler, Urban Planning
Steve Nasby, Community Development
Liz Osborne, Community Development
Doug Ripley, JCCOG
David Schoon, Economic Development
Linda Severson, JCCOG
Police
Ron Fort
Deb Protaskey
Beth Windsor
R.3 Winklehake
Public Works
Rick Fosse, Engineering
Steve Julius, Wastewater
Ron Knoche, Engineering
Kumi Morris, Engineering
David Nash, Water
Jim Protaskey, Engineering
Geri Turecek, Water
MEDIA RELEASE
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
November 18, 1999
Contact: City Manager's Office
356-5010
City offices at the Civic Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, 1999, in observance
of the Thanksgiving Holiday. A schedule of City services is as follows:
· IOWA CITY TRANSIT BUSES
Thursday, November 25 will not operate.
Friday, November 26 will operate on an hourly schedule until 7:00 p.m.
· PARKING METERS AND RAMP PARKING
meters not enforced, ramps free.
meters not enforced, ramps free.
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, November 24
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
closed at 5:00 p.m.
closed.
open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SENIOR CENTER AND SENIOR DINING
Thursday, November 25 Senior Center Closed. Meals served as usual.
Friday, November 26 Senior Center Closed. Meals served as usual.
ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION CENTER
Thursday, November25 Administrative Offices closed. The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center and Mercer
Aquatic Center closed.
Friday, November 26 Administrative Offices closed. The Robert A. Lee Recreation Center pool, gym,
and game room will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Mercer Aquatic
Center will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
IOWA CITY LANDFILL
Thursday, November 25
Friday, November 26
closed.
regular hours.
· REFUSE, RECYCLING, AND YARD WASTE PICK-UP
Residents on the Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (November 22 - 24) route should have refuse and recycling
at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their REGULAR collection day. The City cannot determine exactly when items will be
collected.
Thursday, November 25 no collection.
Friday, November 26 no collection.
Monday, November 29 Thursday (11-25) and Friday (11-26) routes will be collected.
Tuesday, November 30 Monday (11-29) and Tuesday (11-30) routes will be collected
The City cannot determine exactly when items will be collected.
· IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER
Thursday, November 25 closed.
Friday, November 26 closed.
Subject: PW Daily for Booksellers ('November 12, 1999)
Contents for the issue sent Friday, November 12, 1999:
Santa Cruz City Council Votes in Borders' Favor
By a 5-2 vote on Tuesday, the Santa Cruz (Calif.) City Council decided to allow a
Borders store to open in a new building at 1200 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz,
according to the Santa Cruz County Sentinel. The new Borders is one block from
Bookshop Santa Cruz, which was involved in the fight to keep Borders out of the
downtown area. The anti-Borders forces had argued that the city had originally approved
the building for multiple tenants; Borders is now the only tenant.
The new 23,065-sq.-t~. Borders store will stock 200,000 book, music, video and
periodical titles and should open early next year. Bookshop Santa Cruz, the 14,000-sq.-~.
store that operated out of a tent for several years following the 1989 Loma Pfieta
earthquake, had helped fight a Borders store in nearby Capitola. Early this year that
Borders was effectively blocked--the Capitola City Council reduced the allowable size of
the store, at which point Borders withdrew. The Capitola Borders site is owned by the
same company, Redtree Properties, that developed the downtown Borders site.
Bookshop Santa Cruz owner Neal Cooneny, who is v-p and secretary of the
American Booksellers Association and a former Santa Cruz mayor, had argued that, in
opening so near his store, Borders was seeking "vengeance." Cooneny helped in the
effort to get the City Council to adopt an ordinance regulating large stores downtown,
which was passed October 26 and becomes effective later this month. The ordinance will
give the Council "regulatory power" over downtown ground-floor businesses larger than
16,000 square feet.
The feeling among some of the council members who voted in Borders' favor this
week was that much as they didn't want Borders to open, they couldn't legally vote to bar
the bookseller. The Sentinel quoted council member Mike Rotkin as saying, "In 17 years,
rye never had to confront a more difficult issue. The facts don't support what rd like to
see happen. There's no question my feelings are against Borders ....It makes me sick to my
stomach in some ways, but I have to follow the facts of the case.
--John Mutter
Boulder Indies Hope for an Anti-Borders Landslide
Taking a cue from the California zoning battles against large chain stores, a group of
independent retailers in Boulder, Colo., has proposed a city-wide ordinance banning "any
more chain stores and formula restaurants," according to David Bolduc, owner of the
Boulder Book Store, one of the members of the Boulder Independent Business Alliance
(BIBA). Founded a year and a half ago, BIBA has some 150 members, a paid director
and started as a kind of informational organization. After hearing rumors recently that
Borders was considering opening a store a block from Boulder's downtown pedestrian
street, the group proposed its ordinance, called the Community Vitality Act.
Besides banning "formula businesses" (except in the Crossroads Mail
redevelopment, where there would be special permitting and use review for larger stores),
the act also would require the city government to prefer local businesses for contracts and
not lease city property to "formula businesses." Bolduc is optimistic that the act will be
passed, in large part because a more "progressive and sympathetic" city council was voted
into office earlier this month.
"If it's passed, it will be the strongest ordinance in the biggest city in the country,"
Bolduc noted. Bolduc added that BIBA has relied in part on a new book, The Hometown
Advantage: How to Defend Your Main Street Against Chain Stores and Why It Matters
by Stacey Mitchell, who works with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. For more
information about the book and Institute, see http://www.ilsr. org.
--John Mutter
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A COMMUNITY
MEETING ON
ELECTRIC
INDUSTRY
COMPETITION
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Mid-American Energy
and
lowarts For Electric Choice
Invite you to attend an informational meeting
On
Electric Choice
DECEMBER 1, 1999
7:00 p.m.
Iowa City Public Library, Room A
Each year there are key issues facing the Iowa Legislature and the 2000 session will be
no different. The legislative leaders have before them a bill that if passed, will
restructure the way the electric utility industry does business in our state. Every lowan
should be aware of this proposed legislation and what it will mean to our state.
O IOWANS FOR ELECTRIC CHOICE
('ln 'l'h~ w~h'
SPECIAL REPOR
October 1999
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City Home Rule
Home Rule is a concept that defines the dynamics of the state and local relationship as it
pertains to governance. In its purest form, Home Rule provides local government with
the authority and autonomy to make decisions concerning local policies without
interference from state government. In 1968, Iowans adopted a form of Home Rule
governance when they approved the Home Rule Amendment to the Iowa Constitution.
The amendment reads as follows:
Municipal corporations are granted home rule power and authority, not inconsistent
with the laws of the general assembly, to determine their local affairs and government,
except that they shall not have the power to levy any tax unless expressly authorized by
the general assembly.
The rule or proposition of law that a municipal corporation possesses and can exercise
only those powers granted in express words is not a part of the law of this state.
In simple terms, Iowa's Home Rule Amendment allows local government to institute
policies concerning local issues as long as the policies do not conflict with state law,
except in the area of taxation, which the state retains full authority to set ~olicy.
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SUITE 1400
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Home Rule necessity
One needs only to look at state and local relationships prior to adoption of the amendment to gauge the
necessity of allowing local autonomy. Prior to this policy change, the state micro-managed local issues. By 1950
the state had accumulated 2,700 different cede sections pertaining to city policies.
~ .{_ How far did state lawmakers go in determining local affairs? There was a
statute allowing a city to subscribe to a cemetery magazine because the city
~ could not do so without express statutory permission from the General
-~ Assembly. During a 17-year period, the number of council members on
Dubuque's city council changed four times due to legislative whim.
~v-~ _,~_~~_~ Because cities might come forth with issues specific to their community, the
practice of adopting special legislation began. Special legislation would only
~~~ apply to a particular city or cities and exclude the remainder. Consequently,
- multitudes of bills would be introduced because of cities requests to act.
Prior to the passing of the Home Rule
Amendment, the abundance of special
legislation for cities was laborious and
flawed.
communities simply did not have the resources or the need to do so. To mitigate that problem, cities were
classed according to population and the laws applied to particular classes.
When enacting special legislation became too laborious, the General
Assembly went the other way and adopted uniform, general legislation that
applied to all cities. The problem with this approach was that all cities are
not the same. Particularly when considering population differences, this
method was impractical. One example of the flaw of adopting a one-size-
fits-all policy occurred when state law required all communities, regardless
of size, to employ a public works director and town doctor. However, small
Why did the state have complete control over local matters? Iowa operated under a rule imposed by the Iowa
Supreme Court by the opinion authored by Justice John Dillon in 1868. Known as Dillon's Rule and adopted by
many states, the principle behind the rule was that the state had complete authority over local government
except when local government was expressly permitted to exercise authority. In other words, unless state law
allowed the local policy, it was assumed to be prohibited.
Cities, under Dillon's Rule, were considered extensions of the state, not entitled to operate as autonomous
bodies. Aside from the policy problems this philosophy created for cities, Justice Dillon's assumption that cities
were an extension of the state was wrong. It is true that counties were formed to carry out state administrative
functions. Some of that continues today, with counties implementing several administrative initiatives as
directed by the state. Cities, however, were formed in response to a need for services at the local level not met
by the other levels of government.
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Exactly 100 years after the Dillon Rule, Iowa voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment to the Iowa
Constitution granting cities home rule. After passage of the amendment, there was a call for an extensive
statutory review of all provisions that affected cities. The Home Rule Act of 1972 repealed 62 chapters of law
and retained only limited restraints on cities' Home Rule authority. For two decades following the Home Rule
Amendment, cities exercised their power responsibly and the General Assembly exercised its limiting power
wisely and sparingly.
In the '90s federal and state funding supports begin to dwindle and state restrictions on local budgets tightened.
A few Iowa Supreme Court decisions, also contributed to the blurring of a once-clear vision of Iowa's Home
Rule authority.
The status of Home Rule today
Iowa does not have and never has had pure Home Rule authority, allowing local government to operate
autonomously from state government. The primary reason for this is because local government has no authority
to set local taxation policy. Levy limits on property taxes are determined by the state, as well as the
I types of taxes local government may utilize and the method of determining how much value of
property is subject to taxation..
i~{~.~: One of the fundamental elements of governing effectively is ensuring adequate funds are
"! l~ available to provide necessary services to the citizens and initiate activities deemed
to be a local priority. Without fiscal self-determination, this is an extremely difficult
~ ,--- ~ : task. The residential rollback, as a means of limiting property taxes, is a prime
example of fiscally tying the hands of loca! government, directing
resources away from local priorities. The residential rollback establishes
the percentage of assessed value of a home that is subject to property
taxation. This percentage has continuously dropped over the last
~ i decade and today allows local government to tax only 56 percent of
the assessed value of a home. The law is statewide in application and
for those communities that see little growth in assessed
· ~ j; valuations, this policy has proved catastrophic.
The other policy that dilutes local ith ut scal sel '
fiscal autonomy is passage of . ..fi If'
C ty g vernrnent m o n t mand
unfunded mandates. An unfunded determt.natio , he state _
mandate is a program enacted at the call direct resources
state level, but funded and carded away from local priorities
without providing funding to do so. These types of policies divert
resources away from local spending priorities.
The second major exception within the Home Rule Amendment that usurps local authority is the
provision that allows state government to pre-empt local policy. Under the Home Rule Amendment local
govemment is given the power to enact policies as long as they are not inconsistent with state law. However,
the state has enacted laws that tie the hands of city councils. An example of a pre-emption is the prohibition
against local government to enact more stringent ordinances on smoking in public buildings than is outlined in
the Code oflowa. Another example is a recently adopted prohibition against cities' franchising authority over
telecommunications providers. One proposal that received consideration during the 1999 legislative session
would have prevented cities from requiring storm shelters in mobile home parks. Fortunately, Home Rule
prevailed and this component of the legislation did not become law.
The courts have also played a role in the erosion of Home Rule authority. On the issue of whether cities have
the authority to own and operate telecommunications utilities, one court decision ruled against cities using the
rationale that state law did not expressly grant this authority to cities. This decision runs counter to the premise
of Home Rule-unless state law does not allow it, cities may enact a policy.
City officials themselves are also a factor in the erosion of local autonomy. With decision-making comes
much responsibility. Local officials occasionally ask the state legislature to take difficult decision-making out of
their hands and enact a law to address a particular issue.
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gislative
riorities
2000
Priority:
Pursue legislation to establish pilot projects for comprehensive land use
planning to develop models that can be emulated statewide and also
direct the state to conduct a land use inventory.
The topic of land use has received much attention over the past few years. Land use means
different things to different people. To some, land use equals annexation practices. To
others, it is the difficulty of meshing urban uses with rural. For others, it is preserving Iowa's
farmland. Actually, all of these components and many more are part of the land use equation.
Rather than attempting to enact policy that seeks to remedy perceived problems related to
narrow issues, a more holistic view should be taken.
The first step in developing meaningful land use policy is to evaluate current conditions in
the state. Gathering empirical evidence encourages an informed discussion rooted in actual
land use practices, rather than reacting to flash point situations with policies that do not
address the broader issues. The first step in gathering information is to build upon the work
of Iowa State University Extension' s pilot land use inventory project. Selecting seven
counties in the state, ISU Extension researched several areas to provide an accurate overview
of land use. The inventory compiled data on conversions of agricultural property to non-
agricultural classification. This included every conversion regardless of whether it was for
commercial, residential or conservation purposes. The inventory also looked at the amount
of prime farmland (high corn suitability rating) that was converted compared to less optimum
land. The inventory provides a snapshot of Iowa' s landscape and a sound basis from which
to determine appropriate land use goals. It should be completed in all 99 counties.
The second step is to take preventive measures that will reduce potential conflict.
Comprehensive joint planning between cities and counties is the mechanism to plan for
growth and achieve the best use of the land. Comprehensive planning is more than land use
planning; it includes planning for transportation, residential and recreational needs. Some
cities and counties are already attempting to control residential development by jointly
approving subdivision development outside the city limits. This represents recognition of the
need to control development, promote orderly growth and maximize land use.
The League proposes establishing a pilot planning initiative to provide cities and counties
with planning models that can eventually be applied statewide. To accomplish this task, the
state should invest through the Department of Economic Development' s Community
Development program. This will send a message that the state wants to partner with local
government in being proactive in balancing the citizens' needs with preservation of our
natural resources.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to protect the interests of consumers, cities and
municipal utilities in an environment of deregulation of the electric utility
industry.
Over the 1998 interim, a group organized by investor-owned utilities and large industry
worked on comprehensive electric deregulation legislation. Although the bill was not
debated during the 1999 session, the group continues to work over the interim and will make
a strong bid to pass House File 740 (HF 740) in the 2000 legislative session.
The League opposes HF 740 in its current form. Although the group that drafted the
legislation represents a portion of the affected entities in Iowa, there is a large constituency of
consumers who did not have a voice in drafting the legislation. Iowa is a low rate state. On
average, only 16 states have lower rates than Iowa. There is concern that all consumers in
Iowa will not benefit from a deregulated environment.
As of April 15, 1999, 21 states have deregulated their electric industry either legislatively, or
by regulatory order. Much of the activity by states to deregulate has been driven by the
threat of federal action. That threat has been perpetuated by residents and businesses in high
cost states hoping competition will bring consumer costs down. However, in 1997 in the
states that had deregulated, prices for electricity ranged 18 to 110 percent higher than
electricity prices in Iowa.
Additionally, research generated by the Office of Consumer Advocate indicates that Iowa's
electricity rates will increase in a competitive generation market. This research indicates that
electric deregulation in Iowa could cost Iowa consumers $114 million more annually in
higher electricity prices. The research further identifies that Iowa's residential and small
business consumers will most likely pay the majority of the $114 million in higher prices.
The League maintains that electric deregulation in Iowa is premature. Although there is a
gradual trend toward deregulation of the electricity industry, the question is: when will Iowa
benefit from deregulation? The League proposes pursuing legislation to address several
areas of concern that are not adequately addressed in HF 740. These concerns include rate
protection for residential and small business consumers, ability for municipal aggregation
and protection for municipal utilities.
Until we can clearly establish that consumers in Iowa will benefit from a competitive
environment, we must proceed with caution. Electricity is not merely a commodity, but an
essential need. The long-term effects on safety, reliability and affordability must be taken
into consideration before Iowa takes an irreversible step toward electric deregulation.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to enhance Iowa's ability to fund large scale
community attractions through the establishment of a state/local funding
partnership of eligible projects.
Recognizing the importance of investing in cultural and entertainment opportunities in Iowa,
the 1999 General Assembly established the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) fund.
Response to the CAT program has been overwhelming. To date, 100 communities have
submitted 140 requests for project funding. These communities are vying for $25 million
dedicated by the General Assembly for community attractions.
The CAT initiative marks a great beginning in acknowledging the importance of quality of
life issues in Iowa's future economic viability. According to an Iowa poll conducted in
February 1999, a lack of recreational, cultural and entertainment attractions is the second
most frequently cited reason for Iowans' exodus from the state. This program not only
provides Iowa' s communities with an opportunity to solidify a cultural identity, but also has
the impact of boosting the economy with an influx of tourism dollars. While Iowa will never
be able to offer 60 degree days in February, there has been a concerted effort to increase the
state's appeal to its citizens and others. Now is the time to capitalize on a good staff by
enlarging the model.
A second funding mechanism for community attractions should be established. The second
fund should be much more expansive in scale and available for projects that could not be
completed at the local level without state aid. What types of projects should be funded
through such a program? While a new arena in Des Moines and a rainforest in Cedar Rapids
are often referenced as prototypes, this initiative encompasses a broader range of projects--
including projects that build on Iowa's heritage. For instance, Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette
and Winneshiek counties want to develop a country heritage community, consisting of trails,
tours and other attractions. Burlington would like to reconstruct Iowa' s first territorial
capitol. Other proposals include riverbank development and rebuilding historical structures.
The scope of these proposals require a state and local partnership to bring them to
conclusion. Iowans take pride in the quality of education that is offered in the state. They
rest easy at night, knowing they are safe in their homes. These are important quality of life
issues that differentiate Iowa from other states. However, the third component of the
equation is missing. Iowa must offer something extra to retain its citizens. Providing
cultural and recreational opportunities is a necessity, just as a safe environment is a necessity.
If Iowa is to thrive in the future, now is the time to adopt a vision that recognizes the
importance of investing in Iowa's communities with the establishment of a cultural and
recreational funding mechanism.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to minimize the dramatic loss of machinery and
equipment tax revenues for communities most adversely affected by the
current reimbursement formula.
M&E refers to machinery and equipment owned by industry, which, for tax purposes, is
classified as personal property. Examples of M&E include manufacturing equipment,
computers and virtually any capital equipment inside the shell of an industrial facility. Since
the 1980s, Iowa has assessed equal to 30 percent of the acquisition costs for M&E, including
installation. For example, if a computer is purchased and installed for $10,000, the assessed
value would be $3,000 for taxable purposes.
In 1995, the General Assembly eliminated the taxation of new machinery and equipment
(acquired after January 1, 1994) and took steps to phase out taxation of existing M&E. The
phase out on pre-1994 M&E was accomplished by a provision that lowered the percentage of
acquisition cost used to determine the assessed value. This acquisition cost percentage
decreases from 30 percent to 22 percent, 14 percent, 6 percent, eventually ends at 0 percent
for assessment year 2002.
To ease the impact on local government revenues, the state agreed to reimburse local
government based upon the 30 percent acquisition cost assessment for the first five years of
the reimbursement formula. Beginning in fiscal year 2002, the reimbursement formula
changes by using growth in commercial and industrial (C&I) property to offset loss in M&E
valuation. This calculation applies for the duration of the formula. For example, if a
community has a loss in M&E valuation of $5 million and C&I value grows to $3 million,
the reimbursement would be based on the difference between the two ($2 million). If C&I
growth is $3 million and M&E valuation loss is $2 million then the reimbursement would be
zero because C&I valuation increases are higher than M&E valuation losses.
The impetus behind adoption of the M&E property tax exemption was that it would spur
growth in the commercial and industrial sector. Prior to enactment of the law, (1990-93)
C&I growth averaged 4.11 percent annually. Since the law has been in effect, (1994-97),
C&I growth has averaged 4.87 percent annually for an increase of less than one percent. This
slight increase cannot be linked entirely to the exemption when inflation is considered. It is
questionable that the success of the M&E exemption has resulted in any C&I growth, and
when weighed against the cost to local government, seems minimal.
The current reimbursement formula applies equally to all taxing districts regardless of the
amount of M&E valuation that comprises the local tax base. For example, Forest City counts
46 percent of its property tax base as M&E. Removing nearly half of the community's tax
base will have a crippling affect. There are several other cities in Iowa that, due to a high
percentage of machinery and equipment property in the revenue base, will be strongly
impacted in the second phase of the reimbursement formula. The League supports providing
relief to these targeted communities to cushion the revenue shortfall. Cities support economic
development, but state policy should be tempered with consideration for the local revenue
base.
Priority:
Pursue legislation allowing an alternative means of publishing local
government notices.
In recent years cities have come under scrutiny for not paying their fair share for publication
rates. The 1996 General Assembly approved legislation allowing an annual increase in the
line rates that local governments are assessed to publish public notices. Driven by the
newspaper industry, lawmakers asserted that 20 years was too long for the rate to remain the
same, particularly when calculating inflationary costs for the industry during that period.
State law requires the Superintendent of Printing to annually propose a rate, which is then
forwarded to the Administrative Rules Review Committee for approval. Although the intent
of the 1996 legislation was to raise the rates for government to allow for inflationary
increases, the result has been rate increases every year that far exceed the rate of inflation.
In addition to excessive annual increases in publication rates, the Superintendent of Printing
has established a 10-year plan to bring government printing rates up to 75 percent of
commercial rates. Linking commercial rates to public rates sets a dangerous precedent.
Unlike commercial companies, local governments do not have the luxury to choose whether
or not to advertise. Local governments are mandated by law to print certain information such
as minutes and meeting notices. Local governments do not receive a return on their
advertising investment in the form of increased business activity or profits. Contrary to
commercial companies that enjoy flexibility within their budgets, local government revenue
streams are not unlimited. When local governments are required to expend more of their
budget on mandated items, less funding is available for funding community priorities.
Current law provides that cities with a population of 200 or less may meet the publication
requirements by posting notices in three public places in the city which have been designated
by ordinance. The League proposes raising this threshold to cities with a population of 700
or less. This would enable cities that do not have the revenue streams generated by large
populations to receive relief from excessive publication requirements and provide
predictability in the budgeting process.
Additionally, the League advocates increasing the options available to cities for meeting
publication requirements. Under current code any city with a population greater 200 is
required to publish public information in a newspaper. Consequently, only newspaper
subscribers are privy to public information. Mediums such as the Internet, city newsletters,
and posted sites would be a more effective and efficient means of distributing information to
the general public, including those who either cannot afford or do not choose to subscribe to
the newspaper.
Although newspapers remain integral to sustaining Iowa's communities and keeping them
vital, as a state we must recognize the merit of utilizing new communication technologies to
achieve desired goals: an accessible government in which citizens have a voice and a choice
in decisions made at the local level.
Priority:
Pursue legislation to restore vacant or underused industrial sites
(brownfields) to productive use in order to create sustainable economic
opportunities and reduce blight.
A brownfield is defined as a site, or portion thereof, that has actual or perceived
contamination and an active potential for redevelopment or reuse. Since the 1970s
downsizing of industry and abandonment of plant operations has led to numerous brownfield
sites. The challenges involved in remediating these sites are numerous. Often the value of
the property is outweighed by the cleanup costs (including costs for debris removal),
acquisition and relocation. In addition, investors are deterred by the looming issues
surrounding environmental liability.
In an effort to address the liability component, the 1996 Legislature established the "Iowa
Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act." The Act authorized the
Environmental Protection Commission to develop rules to implement a program designed to
achieve the dual purpose of tackling environmental contamination on property and promote
redevelopment of these sites. The rules established policies and procedures for voluntary
enrollment in the land recycling program, including the definition of eligible site categories
and the basis for withdrawal and termination from the program. Upon completion of the
program, participants receive a "no further action" certificate which provides limited
protection against future liability concerns.
There have been few program participants. Questions remain involving the long-term
security of the "no further action certificate." The possibility exists that after a site is
remediated, additional contaminates may be discovered that jeopardize the status of the "no
further action certificate." In light of this possibility, it is unlikely that investors will assume
the risks associated with redevelopment of contaminated sites. Most likely, the ownership of
such property and ensuing liability will fall to local government. Consequently, local
government will bear the burdensome cost of remediating the sites.
The above voluntary cleanup program provides guidelines for remediation of a contaminated
site, but no funding mechanism exists to support the program and provide incentives for
redevelopment of brown field sites. Existing incentives for development favor developing a
green space over a contaminated site. For an investor, the bottom line is the dollar, not an
environmental conscience.
The League proposes developing incentives that will place redevelopment of a brownfield
site on a level playing field with green space development. In addition, the League will seek
an appropriation from the legislature to establish a funding mechanism to complement the
existing brown fields' legislation. Brown field sites exist in virtually every county and city
within Iowa. Remediation initiatives create vast potential for economic growth and
environmental responsibility, but only if developers, investors, lenders and communities have
the necessary tools to safely clean and sustainably reuse these areas.
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Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally StuBman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom- 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Tuesday, November 23, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Review of the formal minutes of November 16th
Business from Tim Shanahan, City Administrator for the city North of
Liberty and Jill Winden, Director of North Liberty's Family Resource
Center re: request for funding. discussion/action needed
4. Business from the County Attorney
a) Presentation of the Employer's inital proposal for the 2000-2001
Collective Bargaining agreements with AFSCME for the Ambulance
and Social Services/Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
departments.
b) Other
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5. Business from the Board of Supervisors
a) Discussion/action needed re: letter to the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources for consideration of a county-wide variance regarding
community shared wastewater systems.
b) Minutes received
1. Johnson County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council for October 19, 1999
2. Senior Center Commission for October 19, 1999
3. Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for
October 28, 1999
4. East Central Iowa Council of Governments Board of Directors for
October 28, 1999
c) Reports
d) Other
e) Announcemems
6. Discussion from the public
7. Recess
FORMAL MEETING TO FOLLOW
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Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Monday, November 22, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 10:00 a.m.
2. Work Session re: Conditional Use Permit revisions and
Residential (AR) zoning classification. discussion
3. Adjourn
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Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
November 23, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 1:30 p.m.
2. Work Session with Depamnent Heads
3. Update/report/discussion of the following:
a) Accrual budgeting (Tom Slockett)
b) Performance evaluations (Graham Dameron)
c) Meeting with Area Legislators on Thursday, December 16mat 5:00 p.m.
d) Reports/updates from Department Heads
e) Date and time of next meeting
f) Other
4. Adjourn
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Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
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Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Tuesday, November 23, 1999
FORMAL MEETING
Call to order following the informal meeting
Action re: claims
Action re: formal minutes of November 16tn
a) Action re:
b) Action re:
c) Other
Action re: p ayroll authorizations
Business from the County Auditor
permits
reports
Business from the Planning and Zoning Administrator
a) Final consideration of application Z9943 of Marilyn Zvacek.
b) Other
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a) Reports and inquiries
b) Other
8. Business from the Board of Supervisors
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a) Discussion/action re: setting January, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. as a public
hearing on Road Vacation 01-2000 (200th Street NE in Section 31-81-6
between Scales Bend Road NE to its point of termination at
Cumberland Ridge Road) and Road Vacation 02-2000 (a portion of
Prairie Du Chien Road NE in Section 34/35-80-6).
b) Action re: letter to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
consideration of a county-wide variance regarding community shared
wastewater systems.
c) Discussion/action re: contract agreement between the Johnson County
Decategorization Project, authorized by the Department of Human
Services, an agency of the State of Iowa, and, Johnson County Board of
Supervisors regarding Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program and
authorize Chair to sign ageement.
d) Discussion/action re: Administrative Services and Financial Agreement
between Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Iowa and Johnson
County and Associated Companies.
e) Discussion/action re: Proclamation for World AIDS Day.
f) Discussion/action re: appointments to the Johnson County/Iowa City
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment.
1. James Amlong for an unexpired term ending December 31,2001
2. Mark Menefee for an unexpired term ending February 26, 2004
g) Other
9. Adjournment
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Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
Agenda
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Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Wednesday, November 24, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 9:00 a.m.
2. Business from the County Attorney
a) Executive Session re: discussion of collective bargaining strategy
Ambulance, Human Services and Mental Health/Developmental
Disabilities Departments.
b) Other
3. Adjourn
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Sally Smtsman
Carol Thompson
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Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Monday, November 29, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 1:30 p.m.
2. Work Session re: FY2001 budgets.
3. Discussion of the following budgets:
2:30 p.m. - a) Conservation
4. Other
discussion
1. Conservation (24)
2. Special Resource Enhancement
3. Conservation Trust (82)
4. Other
(32)
5. Adjourn
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Sally Smtsman
Carol Thompson
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 1:00 p.m.
2. Work Session re: FY2001 budgets.
3. Discussion of the following budgets:
a)
discussion
Department of Human Services/General Assistance
1. Human Services (45)
2. Diversion Grant (51 )
3. Other
4. Other
5. Adjourn
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Michael E. Lehman
Sally Smtsman
Carol Thompson
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Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
1. Call to order 2:30 p.m.
2. Work Session re: update from Space Needs Committee.
3. Other
discussion
4. Adjourn
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Charles D. Duffy
Michael E. Lehman
Sally Stutsman
Carol Thompson
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Agenda
Boardroom - 2nd Floor
Johnson County Administration Building
913 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Tuesday, November 30, 1999
INFORMAL MEETING
Work Session
INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING
PROPOSED BUILDING CODE FOR JOHNSON COUNTY
1. Call to order 6:30 p.m.
2. Welcome and introductions
3. Presentation/overview of proposed Building Code of Johnson County
a) Background Information
b) Formation of Committee
c) Process
d) Fee Structure
e) Other
Discussion from the public
Adjourn
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Waste reduction programs
Cities, counties, landfills, and businesses
are using various strategies to reduce the
amount of material going to public land-
fills in the ECICOG planning area. Some
examples:
OTwenty-six of 71 ECICOG communities
require residents to "pay-as-they-throw."
In other words, the more bags of garbage
households set out, the more they pay.
This system encourages recycling.
OAmana Refrigeration (Iowa County) pro-
vides a recycling drop-off facility for area
residents.
O Residents of the six-county planning area
(Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn,
Tama and the cities of Kalona &
Riverside in Washington Co) have access
to either drop-off facilities or curbside
collection of recyclables.
OSince 1993, Jones County Landfill has
banned recyclables. Residents are asked
to deposit recyclables at the land fill drop-
off or at the curb.
Last spring, Linn County began sending
rural residents a bi-annual newsletter, The
LandJill Link, encouraging them to recycle.
OThe City ofTraer (Tama County) and the
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency (Linn
County) have banned cardboard from
the waste stream. Residents and businesses
must recycle the material.
ODuring the past decade, Rockwell Collins
(Linn County) has continually expanded
its recycling and reuse programs. For
example, the company reuses packaging
and refurbishes computers.
By next fall, all residents in the six-coun-
ty planning area will be able to drop off
household hazardous materials at their
respective public landfills for recycling
and proper disposal. Currently Jones and
Linn residents have this service available.
ECICOG land use conference
As you may recall from the last issue of Update,
ECICOG is planning a regional land use confer-
ence and is currently solidting feedback on the
conference focus. If you haven't yet returned the
survey induded in the July/August newsletter,
please do so.
The conference, to be held in Cedar Rapids,
is tentatively scheduled for February 2000. As
originally envisioned, it will provide a forum for
discussion related to challenges facing the region.
Based on the survey responses we've already
received, the agenda will offer regional and
statewide perspectives on growth management,
zoning, potential legislation affecting the way
communities approach land use control, and
annexation. In addition to various speakers, the
conference wilt provide an opportunity for local
offtrials to work with other local and county gov-
ernments on land use issues that cut across politi-
cal boundaries.
Watch for the conference agenda and regis-
tration materials to be sent out in January.
Recent funding awards
The following programs were recently funded by the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED), the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources (IDNR), and the Iowa Department of Public Defense Emergency Management Division (EMD). Applications were
prepared by ECICOG staff.
Grantee Project Award Funding Agency
ECICOG Governmental Enterprise Fund S 38,000 IDED
ECICOG Safe Chemical Management Project S 80,000 IDNR
Linn County Waste Tire Management $250,730 EMD
ECICOG submitted the GEF application on behalf of the
Intergovernmental Agency Purchasing Task Force, a consortlure
of county, city, and school officials in and near Linn County.
Funds will be used to place a part-time coordinator in the ECI-
COG offices to staff the consortium's joint purchasing efforts.
Funding is available for a two-year period.
Five districts in the Grant Wood Area Education Agency
(AEA) region will participate in a pilot project to inventory and
dispose of surplus chemicals in schools. Training will also be
provided to key school personnel. ECICOG received $80,000
from the IDNR on behalf of a consortium of public agencies
representing education, public health, public safety, and solid
waste management.
The EMD awarded Linn County $250,730 to relocate three
homeowners whose residences were substantially damaged or
destroyed by the May floods. Funds are provided by the State of
iowa and FEMA Region VII. ECICOG will administer the pro-
gram on behalf of the county.
Director's Notes
~ undingfrom the Iowa
"q Department of Economic
~.~ Development's (IDED)
Governmental Enterprise Fund is
announced on the cover of Update.
As a result, a part-time coordinator
will be housed in the ECICOG
offices to assist the Intergovernmental
Agency Purchasing Task Force
(IAPTF), a consortium of public
agencies in and near Linn County
pursuing join t purchasing.
The IAPTF has been operating
on a voluntary basis for almost two
years, and can already point to sav-
ings on public purchases as a result
of its efforts. Equally important, the
members of the IAPTF meet regular-
ly to share information and
resources, and have created a net-
work that provides opportunities for
additional cooperative efforts among
jurisdictions.
IDED funding will be provided
over a two-year period, after which
time the coordinator position must
become self-supporting. Participating
agencies have already pledged
$11,000 in cash match, and more
than $30,000 in in-kind services for
the first two years.
The ECICOG Board of Directors
authorized submittal of the applica-
tion on behalf of the IAPTF, because
they recognized the potential of
replication or expansion of similar
efforts throughout the region. In fact,
this goal was stated in the funding
proposal.
In exchange for the IAPTF's
willingness to be the guinea pig, we
have pledged our patience over the
next two years before actively pursu-
ing expanded efforts in the region.
We'll keep you posted.
Solid Waste Planning
Region is updating its solid
ECICOG staff have begun the process of
updating the area's solid waste plan--the
third update since the original plan, pre-
pared in 1989. Meetings are being held
in member counties, often in conjunc-
tion with regular meetings of solid waste
management commissions.
The impetus for solid waste plan-
ning began with the 1987 Groundwater
Protection Act which states that, "every
city and county of this state shall pro-
vide for the establishment and operation
of a comprehensive solid waste reduc-
tion program consistent with the waste
management hierarchy,... and a sani-
tary disposal project for final disposal of
solid waste by its residents."
Cities and counties and their respec-
tive landfills may join together and sub-
mit one plan, the approach taken by
member counties of ECICOG. Though
waste diversion, including recycling, is
often viewed as the responsibility of the
land fills, in fact, the responsibility lies
waste management plan
with local governments and their resi-
dents. Cities and counties are to do
everything possible to reduce, reuse, and
recycle before landfilling or incinerating
waste.
Another piece of legislation that has
had a tremendous impact on solid waste
management is the 1989 Iowa Waste
Reduction and Recycling Act. A 25%
waste reduction goal by July 1, 1994, was
established by the act--a goal the region
has met. Now we are working toward the
50% reduction goal to be met by July 1,
2000. Will the ECICOG region make it?
Together, the six counties in our
planning area have reduced the amount
of landfilled waste by about 37% since
1988, the base year. We have a lot of
work to do if we are going to make the
goal by next July!
For additional ways your community
can reduce, reuse and recycle, contact
Marie DeVries or Jennifer Ryan, ECICOG
Solid Waste Planners.
Transportation Services
Planning under TEA-21
The following article is the final in a
series reviewing the transportation plan-
ning process underway in Region 10. The
previous reports on transportation ser-
vices included a summary of the federal
legislation and corresponding statewide
implementation, and addressed regional
transportation funding sources and appli-
cation procedures. In this issue, regional
planning provisions are addressed.
Regional Planning Process. In 1994,
the Iowa Department of Transportation
(IDOT) created the Regional Planning
Affiliations (RPAs) to implement the pro-
visions of the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA).
Specifically, RPAs were established to
allow for local participation in the trans-
portation planning and p~ogramming
process. The RPA's role was renewed with
the June 1998 reauthorization of the fed-
eral transportation program, now known
as the Transportation Equity Act for the
21st Century (TEA-21). The Region 10
RPA, which is staffed by ECICOG, was
founded to serve the local governments of
Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones,
Linn, and Washington Counties.
The ISTEA stressed the importance
of a 3-C Planning Process, whereby the
process shall remain comprehensive, col-
laborative, and continuing. Since the 3-C
planning elements are reiterated in TEA-
21, they remain the emphasis of the plan-
ning process in Region 10. Accordingly,
the Region 10 RPA process:
· incorporates all modes of trans-
portation (freight and passenger)
including highways, transit, trails,
rail, waterways, and pipelines;
· includes representatives of the vari-
ous transportation modes, and
opportunities for input from non-
traditional partners and the public;
and
· provides a mechanism to update
transportation planning efforts, if
locally necessitated.
Community Development
Growth and community design
ECICOG Update continues its series of
articles discussing useful planning tools.
This month we feature the community
preference survey, a tool that assists com-
munities interested in managing growth
while insuring that future development is
consistent with the aesthetic quality of the
community.
Often, communities feel limited in
their legal ability to participate in the
design process of development. A landmark
1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, however,
upheld the ability of a municipality to use
its zoning authority to control how the
community looked.
'The concept of the public welfare is broad and incon-
dusive... The values it represents are spiritual as
well as physical, aesthetic as well as monetary. It is
within the power of the legislature to determine that
the community should be beautiful as well as healthy,
spacious as well as dean, well-balanced as well as
carefully patrolled:' Berman v. Parker, 348 U.S. 26,
33 (1954}.
Does zoning control design? The
answer may surprise you. Setbacks, height
restrictions, building-to-site ratios--all of
these are commonly included in zoning
ordinances. They control how a site is
developed and what the buildings will look
like. Imagine what your community would
look like without some sort of land use
control, be it a subdivision ordinance or a
zoning ordinance.
A traditional zoning ordinance is, how-
ever, the extent to which most cities go in
regulating how their community looks.
Incorporating design elements into a zon-
ing ordinance can help a community insure
that all construction adheres to certain
standards.
The Community Preference Survey
process identifies a coherent community
design standard to apply to all new devel-
opment. First, area residents are surveyed.
They are asked to look at photographs of
various residential, commercial, and indus-
trial buildings and sites. They rate these
pictures on a 5-point scale. This informa-
tion is then tabulated to arrive at an archi-
tectural standard for new construction.
While residents are surveyed on their
preferences, an inventory of the town's
visual assets is undertaken. Particularly
important elements to the unique character
of small and mid-size towns are: · Scenic views
· Entry points to the community
· Open spaces
· Unique or historical buildings
· Landmarks
The community survey and community
inventory provide valuable information
about the visual and physical strengths of a
community and the desires and preferences
of its residents. Based on this information,
the design standards are developed through
a visioning workshop. The outcome is a
design ordinance that restricts new devel-
opment from obscuring important views,
regulates development in historic districts,
and fosters the types of buildings and
developments that add to the traditional
character of the community.
If your community wants to insure
that future development supports, rather
than detracts from, the aesthetic quality of
your town, contact Chad Sands or David
C. Correia in the ECICOG Community
Development Dep~rtment.
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Housing Services
Partnership Brings Rehabilitation Funds To
As a result of the partnership between ECICOG, a local lender,
and a county housing task force, residents of rural Johnson
County can receive rehabilitation assistance. In April, ECICOG
submitted an Affordable Housing Program application to the
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) on behalf of the Hills Bank
&Trust Company and the Johnson County Housing Task Force.
The project was one of thirty selected for funding from a pool of
104 applications. A total of $50,000 in FHLB grant funds to assist
low- and very low-income rural residents was awarded in July.
The FHLB grant represents a new funding source for ECI-
COG housing projects. ECICOG staff wrote the application,
which was then submitted by Hills Bank, an FHLB member bank.
Hills Bank will be the grant recipient, and ECICOG will adminis-
ter the project.
The partnership was developed as a result of the Johnson
County Housing Needs Assessment written by EC1COG staff. The
number one recommendation in the needs assessment was to
establish a countywide housing task force to coordinate efforts to
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Rural Residents
obtain financial assistance for home repmrs. The task force was
developed with assistance from ECICOG, and includes elected
officials from each incorporated city and the county, representa-
tives from local planning agencies, a federal funding agency, and
city and county staff.
The project is designed to provide emergency repair, exterior
repair, residential accessibility, or comprehensive rehabilitation. Of
the households to be assisted, eight must have incomes at or
below 50% of median income. The remaining two must be
between 51%-80% of median income. Assistance is limited to
persons residing in a place with population less than 2,500.
In order to maximize the use of FHLB grant funds, a variety
of other match sources was obtained. ECICOG pledged in-kind
match of staff time, and HACAP can provide match from its
weatherization funds. Homeowners will be required to provide a
contribution based on their income level. Where applicable, the
USDA-Rural Development agency will provide low interest loans
or grants from its 504 program.
Update is a bimonthly publication
of the East Central Iowa Council of
Governments. ' ·
EC/COG was established in 1972 to pm-
m. ote regional cooperation and provide
professional planning services to local
governments in Benton, Iowa, Johnson,
Jones, Linn and Washington Counties.
Members of the ECICOG Board of
Calendar
November 8
November 11
November 15
· Directors:
Lu Barton James H0user
Edward Brown ' Don Magdefrau November 18
Carol Casey Charles Montross
David Cavey Ole Murkson November 25-26
Leo Cook Robert Stout
· Gary Edwards Rod Straub November 29
Dennis Hansen Sally StuBman
Dell Hanson (chair) Tom Tjelmeland
Ann Hearn Dee Vanderhoef
~Herwig
ECICOG Staff.'
Doug Elliott, Executive Director
Gina Peters, Administrative Assistant
Mary Rump, Transportation Services
Chad Sands, Community Development
David Correia, Community Development
Marie DeVries, Solid Waste Planning
Jennifer Ryan, Solid Waste Planning
Christine Kivett-Berry, Housing Services
Tricia HeaM, Housing Services
Angela W'fillams, Housing Services
East Central Iowa
Council of Governments
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
(319) 365-9941
Fax: (319) 365-9981
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December 31
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108 Third Street SE, Suite 300
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
ECICOG Personnel Committee meeting, ECICOG offices,
Cedar Rapids, 10:00 a.m.
ECICOG offices closed in observance of Veterans' Day
Applications for Region 10 RPA TEA-21 funds due at ECICOG
offices by 4:30 p.m.
ECICOG TOG meeting, ECICOG offices, Cedar Rapids, 10:00 a.m.
ECICOG offices closed in observance of Thanksgiving holiday
ECICOG Board of Directors meeting, ECICOG offices,
Cedar Rapids, 12:45 p.m.
ECICOG SWTAC meeting, Bluestem Solid Waste Agency,
Kirkwood Community College campus, Cedar Rapids, 1:00 p.m.
ECICOG offices closed in observance of Christmas holiday
ECICOG offices closed in observance of New Year's Day
Transportation continued
Upcoming Planning Efforts. To ensure a continuing process, TEA-21 also requires
the region to update planning documents every five years. In October 1994, the
RPA prepared the first Twenty Year Long-Range Transportation Plan for Region 10,
which included an assessment of the region's transportation infrastructure and pre-
liminary, long-range transportation goals. As necessitated by the federal program,
the ECICOG transportation planning staff will now be working throughout the fall
and winter months to update the infrastructure assessment and to gather public
input.
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East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Board Meeting
October 28, 1999 - ECICOG Office
108 Third Street SE, Suite 300, Cedar Rapids. Iowa
MEMBERS PRESENT
· Ann Heam-Linn County Citizen
Gary. Edwards-lowa County Citizen
Edward Brown-Mayor of Washington
Don Magdefrau-Benton County Citizen
Dee Vanderhoef-lowa City City Council
Henry Herwig-CoralviIle Ci.ty Council
Carol Casey-Johnson Cotanty Citizen
Ole Manson-Cedar Rapids Comntissioner
Dennis Hansen-Jones County Citizen
Jint Houser-Linn County Supervisor
Lu Barron-Linn County Supervisor
Leo CoolS-Jones County Supervisor
MEMBERS ABSENT
Dell Hanson-Benton County Sttpervisor
Charles Montross-lowa County Supervisor
Rod Straub-lowa Cottnty Supervisor
Sally Slutsman-Johnson County Supervisor
Bob Stout -Washington County Supervisor
David Cavey-Mayor of Olin
Tom Tjeltneland-Mayor of Ely
Washington County Citizen (not appointed)
Benton County elected official (not appointed)
ALTERNATES PRESENT
Lu~nir Dostal-Linn County
John Tibben-lowa County
OTHER'S PRESENT - None
STAFF PRESENT
Doug Elliott-Executive Director
Gina Peters-Administrative Assistant
Angela Williams-Housing Planner
Chris Kivett-Berry-Housing Planner
Mary Rum~9; Transportation Planner
Dave Correia-Planner
Tricia Heald-Housing Planner
Jennifer Ryan-Planner
Marie De Vries-Solid Waste Planner
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Secretary/Treasurer, Carol Casey.
.1 Recognition of Alternates
Lumir Dostal for Tom Tjelmeland
John Tibben for Rod Straub
.2
Public Discussion - None
.3 Approval of Agenda
Item 8.0 (Next meeting date) is to follow item 2.1.
MIS/C (Munson/Hansen) to approve the agenda. All ayes
2.0 ROUTINE MATTERS
.1 Approval of Minutes (September 30, 1999)
M/S/C (HansenfMunson) to approve the minutes as written.
All ayes.
Hearn joined the meeting at this titne.
8.0 NEXT MEETING: November 29, 1999
Discussion followed on the next meeting date and whether or not to meet at the JTPA office. It was
decided that board meetings will continue to be held at ECICOG and that JTPA be encouraged to meet
here also. The availability and cost of parking is a concern of the JTPA members. Elljolt is to check into
purchasing parking tokens for the Firstar lot or have quarters available for parking.
Dostal left the meeting at this time.
2.2 Preceding Month's Budget Reports/Balance Sheets
Elliott gave an overview of the September financial statements. Quarterly departmental statements were
included in the board packet.
M/S/C (Munson/Barron) to receive and file the September financial statements for audit. All ayes.
3.0 AGENCY REPORTS
.1 Chairperson's Report - FY99 Audit Report, Larry Pump, CPA
Larry Pump from Larry Pump. CPA conducted the Fiscal Year 1999 audit in September and gave the
board a summary of the findings of the final audit report. Copies of the audit report were mailed to board
members with the board packet.
M/S/C (Cook/Edwards) to receive and file the Fiscal Year 1999 audit report. All ayes.
.2 Board Members' Reports - None
.3 Director's Report
Elliott gave an update on the Joint-Purchasing Task Force grant application. The task force met and
agreed to the $38,000 award made by IDED. The participating agencies agreed to make up the difference
with in-kind match. Elliott told the board that a job announcement would be sent out and the interview
process would begin soon.
Elliott also gave an update on Five Seasons Transportation' s proposed multi-modal facility. To date,
$3.5 million of the $12.5 million necessary for construction, has been secured. When complete, space
will be available for the ECICOG office, other area agencies and public parking.
The transportation planner position was advertised and not many resumes were received. The position
will be re-advertised.
.4 Community Development Report
Information included in the board packet. Correia handed out a questionnaire regarding a land use
planning conference that ECICOG is planning. Board members were asked to return the questionnaire at
the end of the meeting.
.5 Housing Report
Kivett-Berry gave an update on the flood buy-outs. She told the board that the application process for
housing rehabilitation has changed. Ten applications will be submitted to Iowa Department of Economic
Development for approval.
.6 Transportation Report
Rump referred to the draft Maintenance, Safety, and Training Manual that was included in the board
packet. She asked the board for comments. A resolution to adopt this plan was handed out. (attached)
There were no revisions recommended. 2
','vt/SIC (Henry/Brown) to allow the acting Chair to sign the resolution adopting the East Central Iowa
Quality Service Program for Maintenance. Safety and Training. All ayes.
.7 Solid Waste Report
Information included in the board packet.
DeVries showed the board decking material made from recycled content material.
Casey asked DeVries about the comprehensive plan update meetings. DeV~es gave a brief overview of
the meetings.
Munson left the meeting at this time.
Vanderhoef joined the meeting at this time.
4.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
.1 Personnel Committee
Edwards told the board that the Personnel Committee will meet on November 8a' at 10:00 a.m.
.2 Markets Identification
Vanderhoef gave an overview of the committee's progress at last month' s meeting.
.3 Brand Identity Committee
Edwards gave an overview of the committee's progress at last month's meeting.
.4 Development/Training Committee
Casey gave an overview of the committee's progress at last month's meeting.
.5 Position for Future Committee
Herwig gave an overview of the committee's progress at last month' s meeting.
.6 Ad Hoc Committee Reports - None
5.0 IOWA INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVIEW SYSTEI~I
M/S/C (Hansen/Brown) to approve all Intergovernmental Reviews with favorable review. All ayes.
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
.1 Approval of Expenditures
M/S/C (Barron/Hansen) to approve payment of expenditures. All ayes.
7.0 NEW BUSINESS - None
8.0 NEXT MEETING: November 30, 1999
Carol Casey, Secretary/Treasurer
November 30, 1999
Date
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East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Resolution No, 2000-
Adoption of the East Central Iowa Transit Quality Service Program for
Maintenance, Safety and Training.
WHEREAS, the East Central Iowa Council of Governments is the administrative
agency for the designated regional transit system known as East Central Iowa
Transit; and,
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation requires each transit system
to establish a maintenance program to ensure that federally-funded equipment is
maintained at a high level of cleanliness, safety, and mechanical soundness;
and,
WHEREAS, the 1996 Transit P/an for East Central Iowa Transit also asserted
that continued, quality service is dependent upon the implementation of a solid
preventative maintenance program, ongoing staff training program, and an
organized safety effort,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the East Central Iowa Council of Governments adopts
the East Central Iowa Transit Quality Service Program for Maintenance, Safety
and Training.
Adopted this __ day of ,1999, and signed this day of
,1999 by the East Central Iowa Council of Governments . ..
Chairperson. '
Chairperson
Attested:
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