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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-07 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 99-398 RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing Permit as provided by law is hereby granted to the following named person and at the following described locations upon his filing an application, having endorsed thereon the certificates of the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and ordinances, and having a valid beer, liquor, or wine license/permit, to wit: Gabe's -- 330 E. Washington Street It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champion that the Resolution as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef Passed and approved this 7th day of Decembe , 19 9~~ CIT~CLERK City Attorney's Office a\danceprm.res Prepared by: Doug Boothroy, HIS, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5120 RESOLUTION NO. 99-399 RESOLUTION SE'!'I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 4t~ day of January, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the Director of Housing and Inspection Services in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection by December 23, 1999. day of Dec er 99 ATTEST:Ci~~"'R-~--) ~-'/44~ .,2 ~,~-~, '(~ty Attorney's Office It was moved by Thornberr.y and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell x Thornberry X Vanderhoef hisadrn/res/affdream.doc Prepared by: Daniel Scott, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5144 RESOLUTION NO. 99-400 RESOLUTION SE'I'I'ING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL RECYCLING CENTER PROJECT PHASE 2, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 18t~ day of January, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That the copy of the plans, specifications,. form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Passed and approved this 7th day o~OR~ , . Approved by City Attorney's Office It was moved by Thor'nberrv and seconded by Champi on the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby × Lehman X Norton × O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef pwengVes~Jandfill3.doc Prepared by: Daniel Scott, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5144 RESOLUTION NO. 99-401 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-mentioned project is to be held on the 18th day of January, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public headng for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Passed and approved this 7th day of D Approved by C RK City Atlorney's Office It was moved by Tho~'nben'.y and seconded by Champ'ion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell × Thornberry X Vanderhoef pweng~-e$\GASOOLL.do¢ Prepared by: Ron Knoche, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5138 RESOLUTION NO. 99-402 RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SOUTH SYCAMORE REGIONAL STORMWATER AND GREENSPACE PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE DOCUMENTATION ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA: 1. That a public hearing on the City's intent to continue with a public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the South Sycamore Regional Stormwater and Greenspace project is to be held on the 18th day of January, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing for the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing. 3. That documentation of the proposed location of the above-named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Passed and approved this 7th day of De~)er ~~ AI'I'EST: 2)~,4~/,, ~A//~,,,,,L,> A~d,~~ CI'~CLERK ~ City Attorney's Office pweng\res\southsyc.doc Resolution No. 99-402 Page 2 It was moved by Tho~'nbe~'r'y and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef Prepared by: Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5141 RESOLUTION NO. 99-403 RESOLUTION PROVIDING NOTICE THAT AT LEAST NINETY-FIVE PERCENT (95%) OF THE WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT FOR THE WILLOW CREEK INTERCEPTOR AND LATERAL SEWERS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THAT THE CITY INTENDS TO RELEASE FUNDS RETAINED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 573, CODE OF IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City entered into a contract with Kenko, Inc. for the construction of the Willow Creek Interceptor and Lateral Sewers Project; and WHEREAS, five percent (5%) of the amount due under the contract has been retained for the payment of claims for materials and labor pursuant to Chapter 573, Code of Iowa; and WHEREAS, more than ninety-five percent (95%) of the work under the contract has been completed; and WHEREAS, Section 573.15A, Code of Iowa, provides that a public corporation may release all or part of the five percent (5%) retainage thirty (30) days after ninety-five percent (95%) of the work under the contract has been completed if no claims have been filed within said thirty (30) day period by persons or entities that have, under contract with the general contractor or with subcontractors, performed labor or furnished materials, service or transportation in the construction of the public improvement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. The City Council hereby finds that at least ninety-five percent (95%) of the work under the contract for the Willow Creek Interceptor and Lateral Sewers Project has been completed. 2. Pursuant to Section 573.15A, Code of Iowa, the City of Iowa City intends to reduce the amount of the retainage under Chapter 573 from five percent (5%) to an amount not less than one percent (1%) thirty (30) days after this Resolution has been passed and approved unless a claim or claims are filed as provided in said Section 573.15A. - Passed and approved this 7~:h day , Approved by: ATTEST:" ,/J1/'- '/K"2~-'~-~L-) I/~'~E'I~j City Attorney's Office pweng\res\willowcr2.doc Resolution No. 99-403 Page 2 :: It was moved by Tho~'nberr'y and seconded by Charnp~0n the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef Prepared by: Denny Cannon, Asst. City Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142 RESOLUTION NO. 99-404 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORMON TREK VILLAGE, PHASE IV. WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City, Sanitary sewer and water main improvements for Mormon Trek Village, Phase IV as constructed by Maxwell Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT said public improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and that all dedications and public improvements are hereby formally accepted. Passed and approved this 7th day of Dec ,1999. It was moved by ThoPnbe~'~',y and seconded by Champ'ion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef pwen~/res/mormoniv.doc ENGINEER'S REPORT November 24, 1999 Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, Iowa Re: Mormon Trek Village, Phase IV Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the construction of the sanitary sewer and water main public improvements for Mormon Trek Village, Phase IV have been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The required maintenance bonds are on file in the City Clerk's office for the sanitary sewer and water main improvements constructed by Maxwell Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. Mormon Trek Village, Phase IV includes eleven (11 ) duplexes and three (3) 4- plexes. The eleven (11) duplexes are addressed as follows: 1405, 1407; 1415, 1417; 1425,1427; 1426, 1428; 1611, 1613; 1620, 1622; 1621, 1623; 1631, 1633; 1641, 1643; 1651, 1653; 1661 and 1663 Ranier Drive. The three (3)4- plexes are addressed as follows: 1602, 1604, 1606, 1608; 1650, 1652, 1654, 1656; 1664, 1666, 1668, and 1670 Ranier Drive. I recommend that the above-referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sin.~~~.~~///~ Richard A. Fosse, P.E. City Engineer 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOXVA CII'Y, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 Prepared by Denny Gannon, Asst. City Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142 RESOLUTION NO. 99-405 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLLYWOOD MANOR- PART 6, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City, Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main improvements for Hollywood Manor - Part 6, as constructed by Bockenstedt Excavating, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. Paving improvements for Hollywood Manor- Part 6, as constructed by Streb Construction Co., Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, traffic control signs have been installed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: Said public improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and that all dedications and public improvements previously set aside as not being open for public access are hereby formally accepted and declared open for public access and use. of De er , 1999 Passed and approved this 7th day ~ /~~~.bt ~ce 2-2-7' It was moved by ThnrnhPrry and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: × Champion × Kubby × Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry × Vanderhoef pweng/res/hollywd6.doc ENGINEER'S REPORT November 24, 1999 Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, Iowa Re: Hollywood Manor- Part 6 Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the construction of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and paving improvements for Hollywood Manor- Part 6, have been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The required maintenance bonds are on file in the City Clerk's office for the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main improvements constructed by Bockenstedt Excavating, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa and for the paving improvements constructed by Streb Construction Co., Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. I recommend that the above-referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Richard A. Fosse, P.E. City Engineer 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 Prepared by Ron Knoche, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5138 RESOLUTION NO. 99-406 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, WATER MAIN, AND PAVING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GALWAY HILLS - PART THREE AND A PORTION OF THE FUTURE PART FOUR, AND DECLARING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND USE. WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has certified that the following improvements have been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications of the City of Iowa City, Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main improvements for Galway Hilles - Part Three and a portion of the future Part Four, as constructed by Maxwell Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. Paving improvements for Galway Hills - Part Three, as constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. WHEREAS, maintenance bonds have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and WHEREAS, traffic control signs have been installed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: Said public improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, and that all dedications and public improvements previously set aside as not being open for public access are hereby formally accepted and declared open for public access and use. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. cAy~~OR~'-/~--r2, s ~ ~s~ ~ - Gi~~iey~ It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champi on the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef pweng/res/galway3.doc ENGINEER'S REPORT November 24, 1999 Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, IA Re: Galway Hills - Part Three and a portion of the future Part Four Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the construction of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, and paving improvements for Galway Hills - Part Three and the construction of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main improvements for a portion of the future Galway Hills - Part Four have been completed in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The required maintenance bonds are on file in the City Clerk's Office for the sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main improvements constructed by Maxwell Construction, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa and for the paving improvements constructed by Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa. I recommend that the above-referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, City Engineer 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 5e(5) Prepared by: Dan Scott, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, iA 52240 (319) 356-5144 RESOLUTION NO, 99-407 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WESTMINSTER SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the Westminster Sanitary Sewer Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and Metro Pavers, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, dated June 15, 1999, be accepted; and WHEREAS, the performance and payment bond has been filed in the City Clerk's office. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999 ('M/~,~OR '" rove A~y~ ~ City Attorney's Office It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champ'ion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef pweng/res/westmin3 .doc i December 2, 1999 ,~. ~ailllmsm~k~a:~ Honorable Mayor and City Council Iowa City, Iowa Re: Westminster Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilpersons: I hereby certify that the construction of the Westminster Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project has been completed by Metro Paver's, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa in substantial accordance with the plans and specifications of the Engineering Division of the City of Iowa City. The required performance and payment bonds are on file in the City Clerk's office. I recommend that the above referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City. Sincerely, Rich~sse, P.E. City Engineer 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * lOPcA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: November 30, 1999 To: Steve Atkins From: Kim Johnso~,F~ Re: Agenda Items The following are costs associated with Capital Improvement Projects being presented for acceptance at the December 7th Council meeting: 1 ) Westminster Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Contractor.' Metro Pavers, Inc. · Project Estimated Cost: $ 650,000.00 · Project Bid Received: $ 521,344.27 · Project Actual Cost: $ 516,488.49 Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-408 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the owner, Arlington, L.C., filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Ten, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: A portion of the North One-half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, and a portion of the South One-half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, all in Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N89°12'04"W, along the North Line of said Northeast Quarter, 657.26 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence S03°45'29'V~/, 261.38 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 324.44 feet, along a 549.20 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 319.74 foot chord bears S20°40'55"W; Thence S37°36'20"W, 29.87 feet, to a Point on the North Line of Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, in accordance with the plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 40, at page 42, of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N52°23'40"W, along said North Line 60.00 feet; Thence S37°36'20"W, along said North Line 8.00 feet; Thence N52°23'40"W along said North Line 136.49 feet: Thence S37°36'20"W, along said North Line, 154.36 feet; Thenco S45°48'36'' W, along said North Line, 127.25 feet; Thence S74°13'41'~N, along said North Line, 117.69 feet; Thence N88°31 '45'~/V, along said North Line, 115.60 feet; Thence N72°03'18'M/, along said North Line, 155.38 feet; Thence N75°46'34"W, along said North Line 194.63 feet; Thence N14°13'26"E, 120.49 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 27.23 feet, along a 570.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 27.22 foot chord bears N15°35'32"E; Thence Northeasterly, 41.57 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 36.94 foot chord bears N64°35'33"E; Thence N19°12'52"E, 50.07 feet; Thence Northwesterly, 38.24 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 34.62 foot chord bears N23°57'10"W; Thence Northeasterly, 363.86 feet, along a 630.00 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly whose 358.82 foot chord bears N03°19'27"E; Thence Northwesterly, 155.62 feet, along a 466.97 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 154.90 foot chord bears N03°40'27"W; Thence N05°52'22"E, 102.87 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 39.81 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly whose 35.74 foot chord bears N51 °29'36"E; Thence N07°06'50"E, 85.00 feet; Thence Southeasterly, 310.21 feet, along a 2926.05 foot radius curve, concave Southwesterly, whose 310.07 foot chord bears S79°50'56"E; Thence S76°48'42"E; 293.93 feet; Thence Southeasterly, 373.02 feet, along a 1950.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 372.45 feet chord bears S82°17'30"E; Thence S02°13'42"W, 85.00 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 38.60 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 34.88 foot chord bears S47°59'36"W; Thence S03°45'29"W, 65.34 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said tract of land contains 19.40 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. Resolution No. 99-408 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets, easements, and public open space as provided by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. A db o ? It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champ'i on the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef ppdadmin\res\winddl O.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: December 2, 1999 To: City Council From: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner Re: SUB99-0014. Windsor Ridge, Parts 10-14. Revised plats for the above referenced application have been reviewed and approved by staff. Attached please find a memo from the applicant's engineer explaining the revisions made to the plats. The end result is a reduction of three of single-family lots in Part Eleven, and some minor revisions to the other plats. The City Attorney's office is working with the applicant's attorney to revise the legal papers as needed based on these plat revisions. It is anticipated that the legal papers will be in order prior to your December 7 meeting. If not, these plats should be deferred to the January 18 meeting. To: Scott Kugler From: Duane Musser Re: Revisions to Windsor Ridge Part Ten - Fourteen Plans Windsor Ridge Pt Ten - Final Plat 1. reconfigure lot frontage of lots 202-206, change areas, dims, curve table and notes as they apply. Windsor Ridge Pt Eleven - Final Plat 1. eliminate three lots, change areas, lot numbers, dims, curve table and notes as they apply. Windsor Ridge Pt Twelve - Final Plat 1.change lot number from 258 to 255, change lot number in notes 2. move easements to match changes in Pt Eleven Windsor Ridge Pt Thirteen - Final Plat 1. change lot number from 259 to 256, change lot number in notes Windsor Ridge Pt Fourteen - Final Plat 1.change lot number from 260 to 257, change lot number in notes Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-409 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART ELEVEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the owner, Arlington, L.C., filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Windsor Ridge. Part Eleven, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: A portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence S00°26'13"E, along the west line of said Northeast Quarter, 372.72 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence N89°42'53"E, 814.95 feet; Thence S66°40'23"E, 119.11 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 34.39 feet, along a 570.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 34.39 foot chord bears N21°35'55"E; Thence S70°07'48"E, 60.00 feet; Thence Southeasterly, 38.24 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 34.62 foot chord bears S23°57'10"E; Thence S19°12'52'NV, 50.07 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 41.57 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 36.94 foot chord bears S64°35'33'M/; Thence Southwesterly, 27.23 feet, along a 570.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 27.22 foot chord bears S15°35'32'NV; Thence S14°13'26'NV, 120.49 feet, to a point on the North Line of Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, in accordance with the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 40, at Page 42, of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N75°46'34'~N, along said North Line, 60.00 feet; Thence S14°13'26'NV, along said North Line, 110.00 feet; Thence N75°46'34"W, along said North Line, 92.78 feet, to the Northwest Corner of said Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, Thence S13°15'56"W, along the West Line of said Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, a distance of 152.57 feet; Thence Northwesterly 5.40 feet, along said West Line, on a 375.00 foot radius curve, concave Southwesterly, whose 5.40 foot chord bears N77°08'49'NV, Thence S12°26'25'NV, along said West Line, 190.83 feet, to the Southwest corner of said Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, and a Point on the North Line of Lot 102 Windsor Ridge, Part Seven, in accordance with the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 36, at Page 310 of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N75°46'34'NV, along said North Line, 8.31 feet; Thence N88°47'23"W, along said North Line, 125.23 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof, and the Northeast Corner of Far Horizons Subdivision, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 9, At Page 33, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S89°42'53"W, along the North Line of said Far Horizons, and the Westerly projection thereof, 525.83 feet, to its intersection with the West Line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 18; Thence N00°26'13"W, along said West Line, 670.00 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said tract of land contains 12.58 acres more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and Resolution No. 99-409 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets, easements, and public open space as provided by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. It was moved by Norton and seconded by Thornberry the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef ppdadminVes\windd 11 .doc Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-410 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART TWELVE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the owner, Arlington, L.C., filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Twelve, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: A portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, and a Portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, all in Township 79 North, Rage 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N00°29'10'~V, along the West Line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 79 North, Range 5 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, 261.42 feet; Thence N79°41'30"E, 175.21 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 889.75 feet, along a 2926.05 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 886.32 foot chord bears N88°24'10"E; Thence S07006'50"W, 85.00 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 39.81 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 35.74 foot chord bears S51°29'36"W; Thence S05°52'22'~V, 102.87 feet; Thence Southeasterly, 155.62 feet, along a 466.97 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 154.90 foot chord bears S03°40'27"E; Thence Southwesterly 363.86 feet, along a 630.00 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 358.82 foot chord bears S03°19'27"W; Thence N70°07'48"W, 60.00 feet; Thence Southwesterly, 34.39 feet, along a 570.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 34.39 foot chord bears S21°35'55"W; Thence N66°40'23"W, 119.11 feet; Thence S89042'53"W, 814.95 feet, to a Point on the West Line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 18; Thence N00°26'13"W, along said West Line, 372.72 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract of land contains 16.30 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, Resolution No. 99-410 Page 2 IOWA, THAT: 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets, easements, and public open space as provided by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day of DecOr' ~~9~ 9 It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Tho~'nberr.y the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton x O'Donnell X Thornberry x Vanderhoef ppdadmin\res\winddl 2.doc Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-411 RESOLUTION APPROVlNG FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART THIRTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the owner, Arlington, L.C., filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Thirteen, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: A portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Comer of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence S00°23'59"E, along the East Line of said Northeast Quarter, 471.36 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence continuing S00°23'59"E, along said East Line, 205.09 feet, to the Northeast Corner of Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, in accordance with the plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 40, at Page 42, of the records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S89°41'12"W, along the North Line of said Windsor Ridge, Part Nine, a distance of 558.36 feet; Thence S52°07'00"W, along said North Line, 127.02 feet; Thence Northwesterly, 209.39 feet, along said North Line, on a 863.72 foot radius curve, concave Southwesterly, whose 208.88 foot chord bears N44°49'43"W; Thence Nodhwesterly, 39.00 feet, along said North Line, on a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 35.16 foot chord bears N07°05'03"W; Thence N37°36'20"E, 29.87 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 324.44 feet along a 549.20 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 319.74 foot chord bears N20°40'55"E; Thence N03°45'29"E, 93.00 feet; Thence N89°02'11"E, 361.67 feet; Thence S00°23'59"E, 320.27 feet; Thence N89°41 '12"E, 307.67 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract of land contains 6.61 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: Resolution No. 99-411 Page 2 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets, easements, and public open space as previded by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day of Dece er' ,1999. ~ TT sT:' ' // It was moved by Thot'nbef'f'y and seconded by Vande~'hoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon tell call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef ppdadmin\res\winddl 3.doc Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-412 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WINDSOR RIDGE, PART FOURTEEN, IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the owner, Arlington, L.C., filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Windsor Ridge, Part Fourteen, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: A portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, and a portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, all in Township 79 North Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence S00°23'59"E, along the East Line of said Northeast Quarter, 471.36 feet; Thence S89°41'12"W, 307.67 feet; Thence N00°23'59"W, 320.27 feet; Thence S89°02'11 "W, 361.67 feet; Thence N03°45'29"E, 233.72 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 38.60 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Southeasterly, whose 34.88 foot chord bears N47°59'36"E; Thence N02°13'42"E, 85.00 feet; Thence Southeasterly, 108.63 feet, along a 1950.00 foot radius curve, concave Northeasterly, whose 108.62 foot chord bears S89°22'04"E; Thence N89°02'11"E, 441.82 feet; Thence Northeasterly, 39.29 feet, along a 25.00 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 35.37 foot chord bears N44°01'09"E; Thence N89°00'06"E, 45.00 feet, to a Point on the East Line of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence S00°59'54"E, along said East Line, 215.12 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract of land contains 7.35 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: Resolution No. 99-412 Page 2 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets and easements as provided by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day o~ber ,..Appro'~,~l. b ATTEST:Ci~7'/~~LERK~~ ~ C~ty Art ~ce It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champ"ion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton x O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef ppdadmin\res\windd14.doc \~' 12-07-99 · 7i I Prepared by: Scott Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-413 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTRATERRITORIAL FINAL PLAT OF WESTCO'!'r HEIGHTS, PART TWO, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the applicants, James R. Anderson and Thomas J. Bender, on behalf of the owner, River Products Company, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Westcott Heights, Part Two, Johnson County, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: A Portion of the East One-Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 80 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 80 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N89°04'18'', along the North Line of Westcott Heights, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 39, at Page 24, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office, 757.96 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof, the Northeast Corner of a Plat of Survey of a 'q'ract of Land in NORTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 27, T80N, R6W Johnson County, Iowa" dated October 7, 1961, and signed by Hadan H. Schwab Registered Land Surveyor, and the Point of Beginning; Thence S00°04'01"E, along West Line of said Westcott Heights, and the East Line of said Plat of Survey; Thence N88°14'14'~/, along the South Line of Said Plat of Survey, 549.51 feet, to the Southwest Corner thereof; Thence N00°04'31 "W, along the West Line of said Plat of Survey, 1977.67 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof; Thence S89°04'01"E, along the North Line of said Plat of Survey, 549.60 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract of land contains 24.99 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. Resolution No. 99-413 ~ , .' - Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the conditional dedication of the streets, easements as provided by agreement and by law. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day of Dec r ~ ~99. ATTEST: _..).~- .... It was moved by Thornberr.y and seconded by Vanderhoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton x O'Donnell X Thomberry × Vanderhoef ppdadmiNres/westco2.doc STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Scott Kugler Item: SUB99-0024. Westcott Heights, Part Two Date: November 18, 1999 Final Plat GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Jim Anderson &Tom Bender 44 Sturgis Corner Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Phone: 351-3355 Contact person: MMS Consultants 1917 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 351-8282 Requested action: Final plat approval Purpose: To create a four-lot residential subdivision with one outlot Location: West end of Westcott Drive, NE and Rose Bluff Circle NE Size: 24.99 acres Existing land use and zoning: Vacant Surrounding land use and zoning: North: RS, Vacant; East: RS, Residential; South: A1, Agricultural; West: RS, Vacant. Comprehensive Plan: Fringe Area A Applicable Code requirements: Chapter 14-7, Land Subdivisions File date: October 21, 1999 45-day limitation period: December 5, 1999 60-day limitation period: December 20, 1999 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicants, Jim Anderson and Tom Bender, are requesting a final plat of Westcott Heights, Part Two, a 24.99 acre, four-lot residential subdivision located at the west end of Westcott Drive NE and Rose Bluff Circle NE. The preliminary plat for this property was approved earlier this year. The plat proposes four residential lots ranging in size from 1.76 acres to 13.24 acres, and includes a .22 acre outlot to be held as common open space. The outlot is adjacent to a larger commonly held outlot platted as part of the original Westcott Heights subdivision. ANALYSIS: The proposed final plat appears to be in general conformance with the preliminary plat approved for this property. Legal papers have been submitted and are under review. They will have to be approved prior to City Council consideration of the plat. Rose Bluff Circle is proposed to be extended from its current platted terminus west to provide access to three of the proposed lots. A temporary turnaround approved at the time the original Westcott Heights was approved will be replaced by a permanent cul-de~sac at the west end of the extended roadway. The temporary turnaround located at the end. of Westcott Drive is proposed to be made permanent, and will provide access to the fourth lot. The Fringe Area Agreement for Area A states that rezonings to RS, Suburban Residential, be considered only if 50 percent of the property involved be set aside as open space. This property is zoned RS, but it appears that this zoning was established well before the current Fringe Area Agreement was adopted. Therefore, the open space requirement does not apply. Because the lots located within the proposed subdivision will rely on private streets platted within Westcott Heights, easement agreements will be needed to establish permanent access for these lots. According to the preliminary plat, the new lots will also share the same well and water distribution system with lots within the previous subdivision. These issues should be addressed in the legal papers. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that SUB99-0012, a request for a final plat of Westcott Heights, Part Two, a 24.99 acre, four-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the west end of Westcott Drive NE and Rose Bluff Circle NE, be approved, subject to the approval of legal papers prior to City Council approval of the plat. ATTACHMENTS: 2. Final Plat. , , Approved by: ' K ' ' ' D and Community Development 2 7 T H~-z;x~C,_.,C, ,> ~ T URKE'f ST CREEK · d""-9 a'J,v,/B~ STI 4 -/_ .,<TX_ A ' dI, d" RUSTIC ~ l' RO ~ Ld PARK RD CHURC t S r IOWA I! CITY ~ HIGHWAY SITE LOCATION: Westcott Heights Part Two SUB99-0024 ~ ,-.,~!~! ;-:-:-'-?-'----~.~_--aj----_Y~ lO ~ i~ ',,,;.;' ",, ^Jo. NsoN coU.TV. ~OWA ,, 'v" "--. mfm~"..~. .,.. ~ ,... ~ ,..,.-,.,. LOT 2 ) ! "'7 ""-" '"- ..~, ,v..~ ,. ~ ,., ,.. m,., .. ..... '-- "-- I~ __ 3 t""':""'' .... """ .......""' .-:'..-.:::..:_!-, ....; ......., _. ,/,~,,,,_ o T,,,:,; .,/;' , ~L -;:. "?'!:!{i __ // ,,~,.mm..,.m.... N88'14'14"'1 5.4,g.5r ""~Z.__. , ! l fi~"'"""" FINAL PLAT MMS CONSUL, Am, INC.'j'"""" t2-07-99 7i P~pamd by: Sco~ Kugler, Assoc. Planner, 410 E. Washing~n St., Iowa Ci~, IA 52240 (319) 356-5243 RESOLUTION NO. 99-414 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF WILD PRAIRIE ESTATES, PART THREE, IOWA CITY, IOWA. WHEREAS, the owner, Kennedy-Hilgenberg Enterprises, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Pa~ Three, Iowa Ci~, Iowa, Johnson Count, Iowa; and WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following-described real estate in Iowa Ci~, Johnson Count, Iowa, to wit: A portion of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and a portion of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, the boundaries of which are described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest Corner of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian; Thence N01°ll'18"E, along the West Line of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 18, a distance of 620.00 feet; Thence S89°07'58"E, 1536.20 feet; Thence S00°17'49"E, 364.88 feet, to the Northwest Corner of Hunters Run Subdivision, Part Six, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 31, at Page 108 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S00°19'19"W, along the West Line of Hunters Run Subdivision Part Six, a distance of 227.09 feet, to a Point on the North Line of Hunter's Run Subdivision - Part 9, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 34, at Page 1, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S89°47'48"W, alon9 said North Line, 223.35 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof; Thence S01°24'05"W, along the West Line of said Hunter's Run Subdivision - Part 9, and the West Line of Hunter's Run Subdivision Part 7, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 32, at Page 176, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office, 1018.62 feet, to the Northeast Corner of Auditor's Parcel 96089, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 38, at Page 24, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N88°36'll"W, along the North Line of said Auditor's Parcel, 135.41 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof; Thence Southwesterly 18.58 feet along West Line of said Auditor's Parcel and a 424.62 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly, whose 18.58 foot chord bears S00°08'51"W; Thence S01~24'05"W, along said West Line, 28.97 feet, to a point on the North Line of Wild Prairie Estates, Part One, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 34, at Page 82, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N88o35'55"W, along the North Line of Said Wild Prairie Estates, Part One, a distance of 50.00 feet; Thence N01°24'05"E, along said North Line, 28.97 feet; Thence Northwesterly, 153.35 feet, along said North Line on a 374.62 foot radius curve, concave Southwesterly , whose 152.28 foot chord bears N10°19'31"W; Thence S64~52'33"W, along said North Line, 275.75 feet; Thence N83°59'40"W, along said North Line, 308.04 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof, and the Northeast Corner of Wild Prairie Estates - Part Two, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 34, at Page 83 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N28o51'51,W, along the North Line of said Wild Prairie Resolution No. 99-414 Page 2 Estates - Part Two, a distance of 195.83 feet; Thence N89°06'18"W, along said North Line, 320.33 feet; Thence S00°53'42"W, along said North Line, 73.74 feet; Thence N89o06'18"W, 129.99 feet, to a Point on the West Line of the Southwest Quarter of Said Section 18, and a Point on the East Line of Southwest Estates Subdivision - Part Four, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 30, at Page 75, of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N00~53'42"E, along said West and East Line, 858.84 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said Tract of land contains 49.19 acres, more or less, and is subject to easements and restrictions of record. .WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Public Works Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission examined the final plat and subdivision and recommended that said final plat and subdivision be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa (1999) and all other state and local requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above-described real estate be and the same are hereby approved. 2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets and easements as provided by law and specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons. 3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal ~documents relating to said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the owner/subdivider. Passed and approved this 7th day o~e~J ,~~.. A,_. ? "'/ ppdaclminVes\wild~a3.doc Resolution No. 99-414 Page 3 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by 0' Donnel 1 the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef December 7, 1999 Mayor and City Council CITY OF IOWA CITY City Administration Building Iowa City, Iowa RE: Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three Dear Mayor and City Council: The undersigned are the officers of Kennedy-Hilgenberg Enterprises, Inc., and the developer of Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three, Iowa City, Iowa. Robert and Lynda Solomon are the owners of property at 48 Loredo Court, Iowa City, Iowa, which is legally described as Lot 51, Wild Prairie Estates, Part Two. We have installed a earthen berm adjacent to the Solomon property designed to alleviate the flow of surface water onto the Solomon property. This berm is located on what will become the rear portion of Lots 65 and 66 in Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon have expressed concern that during the development and future occupancy of these two lots, the berm might be removed or altered, thus adversely affecting the flow of surface water in relation to their lot. The purpose of this letter is to ensure the Solomons as well as the City of Iowa City that the restrictive covenants for Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three will contain a specific covenant that the existing berms on the rear portions of Lots 65 and 66 in Part Three will not be removed and must be maintained by all owners of Lots 65 and 66. This covenant would further provide that it can not be amended without consent of the then current owners of Lot 51. In addition to this restrictive covenant, the Subdivider will prepare a easement on Lots 65 and 66 in favor of the City of Iowa City and the current and future owners of Lot 51 of Wild Prairie Estates, Part Two, providing a easement for the existence of the berm and requiring that no material modification can be made in the berm without the approval of both the City of Iowa City and the present and future owners of Lot 51. This document would be submitted to the City Attorney for approval and would be recorded with the subdivision documents. Mayor and City Council CITY 0P IOWA CITY RE: Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three December 7, 1999 Page two We believe that these two steps will provide adequate protection to the owners of Lot 51. trulyourS, U TRAW & WILLMAN, L.L. P. Ph~ ip A. L KENNEDY-HILGENBERG ENTERPRISES, INC. · Kennedy, Pres nt · By: tary * * *APPROVAL* * * The undersigned do hereby approve the above procedures. Dated this 7th day of December, 1999· By: Robert Solom~A PAL:sw STAFF REPORT To: Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by: Scott Kugler Item: SUB99-0026. Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three Date: December 2, 1999 Final Plat GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Kennedy Hilgenberg Enterprises 1811 Dubuque Road Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: 338-2192 Contact person: MMS Consultants 1917 S. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 351-8282 Requested action: Final plat approval Purpose: To create a 30-lot residential subdivision with one outlot Location: North Terminus of Goldenrod Drive and Wild Prairie Drive Size: 49.31 acres Existing land use and zoning: Vacant, RS-5 Surrounding land use and zoning: North: Vacant, ID-RS East: Residential, RS-5; South: Residential, elementary school, RS-5 and P; West: Residential, RS-5. Comprehensive Plan: Residential, 2-8 dwelling units per acre Applicable Code requirements: Chapter 14-7, Land Subdivisions File date: November 4, 1999 45-day limitation period: December 19, 1999 60-day limitation period: January 3, 2000 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant, Kennedy-Hilgenberg Enterprises, Inc., is requesting a final plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three, a 49.31 acre, 30-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the north terminus of Goldenrod Drive and Wild Prairie Drive. The preliminary plat for this property was approved earlier this year. ANALYSIS: The proposed final plat appears to be in general conformance with the City's subdivision regulations and the approved preliminary plat for this property. Legal papers and construction drawings have been submitted and are under review. Both must be approved prior to City Council consideration of the plat. A conditional zoning agreement adopted along with the rezoning and annexation of this property stated that all out-of-sequence development costs, including the over-width paving costs of Wild Prairie Drive, a collector street, would be paid by the developer. However, given the growth that has occurred in this area, staff feels that the development of this property can no longer be termed "out-of-sequence." Staff feels that it would be appropriate for the City to pay the over-width paving costs for this collector street as is typically done with the development of contiguous properties. Neighborhood Open Space: The concept plan submitted in association with the preliminary plat indicates that property to the north along Willow Creek within Lot A may be offered to the City for open space. Based on the size of the property, 49.21 acres, a total of 1.08 acres of open space will be required. Staff recommends that land not be dedicated within Part Three at this time, but that the City acquire open space along Willow Creek as future development occurs on Lot A to satisfy this requirement. This would allow the future extension of the Willow Creek trail in this area, and, if more than the required 1.08 acres is dedicated to the City, the extension of a linear open space network along the creek that is beginning to develop. This recommendation was supported by the Parks and Recreation Commission when the preliminary plat was under review. The legal papers for this plat will need to specify that the 1.08 acres of required open space will be dedicated at the time Lot A is redeveloped. Sanitary Sewer Capacity: The Willow Creek Trunk Sewer has been upgraded from Highway 218 to the southeast to address capacity constraints within this area. The Capital Improvements Plan includes a project for fiscal year 2001 that will continue these improvements under Highway 218 and west to the Iowa City Landfill. The proposed final plat contains the necessary easements for the portion of the sewer project that will occur on this property. As noted during the preliminary plat review, additional development within this area will depend on the upgrade of this sewer. If additional development is to be permitted within this neighborhood, it is important that the planned 2001 improvements proceed as scheduled. Water/Sewer Extension Fees: A water main extension fee of $395 per acre will be required as a result of this plat. In addition, a sanitary sewer tap-on fee of approximately 9740 per acre will also be required. 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that SUB99-0026, a request for a final plat of Wild Prairie Estates, Part 3, a 49.31 acre, 30-lot residential subdivision with one outlot located at the north end of Goldenrod Drive and Wild Prairie Drive, be approved, subject to the approval of legal papers and construction drawings prior to City Council consideration of the plat. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map. 2. Final Plat. Approved by: ~rt Miklo, Senior Planner Department of Planning and Community Development CITY OF IO~:A CITY I I RS 5 RS 5 RR 1 IDRS ,!o~lT HUNTERS RUN PARK P 5 P CITY OF IOWA CITY TE LIMITS SITE LOCATION: Wild Prairie Estates Part 3 SUB99-0026 totol = 49.46 AC I',:,~_, ~ ======================= ............... '- ...... - Final Plat ~:::'~'~"'----,'_~,'*~~~ Wild Prairie Estates, Part Three ,- -~ ] Fyj,,, ---________~~~ Iowa City, Iowa 111 ~~'~: ============================================================== =~=- ~~=,~~==., ~ LEGEND AND NOTES /, S ' ' ......... ~2~:~ ~ ~F , 3~ ' ~. '-r~; , , .... ~,, Prepared by: Kirn Johnson, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5139 RESOLUTION NO. 99-415 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY' S INTENT TO CONTINUE WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE LONGFELLOW-TWAIN PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL PROJECT. WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the City' s intent to continue with a public improvement project and to acquire property rights for the above-named project was given as required by law, and the hearing thereon held; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City desires to construct Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project ("Project") which includes the construction of a pedestrian crossing under the Iowa Interstate Railroad that will link the Longfellow and Mark Twain neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that construction of the Project is a valid public purpose under State and Federal law, and has further determined that acquisition of certain property rights is necessary for the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the City's Consultant, Shoemaker-Haaland Engineers, has determined the location of the proposed Project; and WHEREAS, City staff should be authorized to acquire necessary property rights at the best overall price to the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. It is the City's intent to continue with the Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project. 2. The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to acquire property rights necessary for the construction of the Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian Tunnel Project ("Project"), which Project constitutes a public improvement under Iowa law. The City Council further finds that acquisition of said property rights is necessary to carry out the functions of the Project, and that such Project constitutes a valid public purpose under state and federal law. 3. The City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney' s office, is authorized and directed to establish, on behalf of the City, an amount the City believes to be just compensation for the property to be acquired, and to make an offer to purchase the property for the established fair market value. Resolution No. 99-415 Page 2 4. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate the purchase of property rights for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Project. The City Manager or designee is authorized to sign purchase agreements for the purchase of property and/or easements, and offers to purchase property and/or easements. 5. In the event negotiation is successful, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, upon direction of the City Attorney, to execute and attest all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said property rights. The City Attorney is hereby directed to take all necessary action to complete said transactions, as required by law. 6. In the event the necessary property rights for the Project cannot be acquired by negotiation, the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to initiate condemnation proceedings for acquisition of any and all property rights necessary to fulfill the functions of the Project, as provided by law. Passed and approved this 7th day of December' , 1999. City Attomey's Office It was moved by Kubby and seconded by No~'ton the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman × Norton X O' Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef pweng\reslongfell2.doc Prepared by: Denny Cannon, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142 RESOLUTION NO. 99-416 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2000 PARKING RAMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: 1. The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above- named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice for the receipt of bids for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city. 4. Bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the Civic Center, until 10:30 a.m. on the 18"' day of January, 2000, or at a later date and/or time as determined by the Director of Public Works or designee, with notice of said later date and/or time to be published as required by law. Thereafter the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next meeting, to be held at the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st day of FebmaW, 2000, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. MAYOR ' Approved by pwengVesXl~kgramp00.doc Resolution No. 99-416 Page 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Vanderhoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby ~( Lehman ... X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef Prepared by: Denny Gannon, Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142 RESOLUTION NO. 99-417 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON- TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CAPITOL STREET PARKING RAMP LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA THAT: 1. The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above-named project are hereby approved. 2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above- named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer, City of Iowa City, Iowa. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice for the receipt of bids for the construction of the above-named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the city. 4. Bids for the above-named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa, at the Office of the City Clerk, at the Civic Center, until 10:30 a.m. on the 11'h day of January, 2000, or at a later date and/or time as determined by the Director of Public Works or designee, with notice of said later date and/or time to be published as required by law. Thereafter the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and thereupon referred to the Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said bids at its next meeting, to be held at the Council Chambers, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 1 st day of February, 2000, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Passed and approved this 7th day of Approved by ATTEST: C211~LE~K' Xy'' '/1/~'~,,2 _/) C~y~Attor~,,~,~e~),s pweng~'es~p-mmp.doc Resolution No. 99-417 : Page 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by 0'Donnel 1 the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef Prepared by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Atty, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 99-418 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF ONE HALF OF A TEN FOOT WIDE VACATED PORTION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN 1033 (LOT 7, KOSER BROTHERS SUBDIVISION) AND 1025 WASHINGTON STREET TO JAMES AND CHRISTINE WALTERS WHEREAS, On July 27, 1999, the City Council passed an ordinance vacating a ten-foot wide portion of the Washington Street right-of-way along the west property line of 1033 East Washington Street (Lot 7, Koser Brothers Subdivision) and abutting 1025 East Washington Street; and WHEREAS, James and Christine Waiters, as owners of the adjacent property to the east (1033 E. Washington), have offered the sum of 92,312 for one-half of the ten-foot wide by 170' long parcel (approximately 850 square feet), or 92.72 per square foot, which is consistent with the fair market valuation listed on the assessment rolls for comparable properties; and WHEREAS, the City does not need the vacated right-of-way to provide access to property in the area and there are no infrastructure or easements within the vacated right-of-way; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 1999, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to convey its interest in the vacated right-of-way, authorizing public notice of the proposed conveyance, and setting the date and time for public hearing; and WHEREAS, following public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance of the subject property is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the City's interest in one-half of the vacated portion of the Washington Street right-of-way along the west property line of 1033 East Washington Street (Lot 7, Koser Brothers Subdivision), consisting of approximately 850 square feet of property, to James and Christine Waiters for and in consideration of the sum of 92,312. 2. The City Attorney is authorized to deliver said Quit Claim Deed to James and Christine Waiters. The deed, and any other documentation required by Iowa Code §364.7 (1999) shall be recorded by the City Clerk in the Johnson County Recorder's Office at Mr. and Mrs. Walter's expense. Resolution No. 99-418 Page 2 It was moved by Norton and seconded by Thornberry the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef Passed and approved this 7th day of Dec, !tuber , 1999. Prepared by: Dennis Mitchell, Asst. City Arty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 99-419 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME LOCATED AT 2660 INDIGO COURT TO THE TENANT, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Housing Authority owns a single family home located at 2660 Indigo Court, also known as Lot 81, Whispering Meadows Subdivision, Part Two; and WHEREAS, the tenant at 2660 Indigo Court has offered to purchase this home for the principal sum of $97,000.00, which is the appraised value of the property; and WHEREAS, this sale would provide the opportunity for a low-income family to obtain ownership of their own home; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 1999 the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to convey its interest in 2660 Indigo Court, authorizing public notice of the proposed conveyance, and setting the date and time for the public hearing; and WHEREAS, following the public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the conveyance is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to execute a warranty deed conveying the City's interest in 2660 Indigo Court, legally described as Lot 81, Whispering Meadows Subdivision, Part Two to Iowa City, Iowa, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 34, Page 99, Plat Records of Johnson County, Iowa, to the Tenant. The Mayor and City Clerk are further authorized to execute a second mortgage agreement and resale agreement with said family for a second mortgage from the City in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00. 2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. Resolution No. 99-419 Page 2 .:. It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef Prepared by: Doug Boothroy, H.I.S. Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5020 RESOLUTION NO. 99-420 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF A SINGLE' FAMILY LOT UNDER THE AFFORDABLE DREAM HOME OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing Authority ("ICHA"); and WHEREAS, the ICHA has created the Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program ("ADHOP") using funds received from the sale of public housing units; and WHEREAS, the ICHA would like to purchase a single family lot in Iowa City to build a single family home under the ADHOP program; and WHEREAS, families with income at or below 80% of the median income may qualify to purchase the home after it is completed; and WHEREAS, citizens of Iowa City would be benefit from the expansion of affordable home ownership opportunities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1. Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to sign all documents necessary for the purchase of a single family lot in Iowa City in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. CIT~LERK City Att~rney's O~ce Resolution No. 99-420 Page 2 of 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Kubby the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'D0nnell X Thomberry X Vanderhoef City of Iowa City ME RANDUM Date:December 3, 1 ~, To: City Council From: Douglas ,~ction Services Re: Affordable Dream Home portunities Prog am Proposal The Iowa City Housing (ICHA) under its Affordable Dream Home Opportunities Program (ADHOP) proposes to construct an affordable, resource efficient, environmentally friendly, "green building." This home will be a three-bedroom ranch, affordable to households earning 80% median income or less, and upon completion, would be included in the 2000 Parade of Homes. The construction of additional homes is necessary for the continuation of the ICHA's existing home ownership program, ADHOP. Background Last year Council approved the ICHA partnering with Southgate Development to construct three single- family townhouse units under ADHOP. ADHOP reinvests the Tenant to Ownership (TOP) sale proceeds for the purposes of continuing and expanding home ownership opportunities for families at or below 80% median income. The families selected to participate in ADHOP must be capable of securing a mortgage through the lender of their choice. The ICHA provides the additional lending mechanism to make up the difference between the amount financed by the buyer's lender and the home's sale price. The ICHA also provides one-on-one counseling to each family purchasing a home. In pursuing the goal of providing affordable home ownership to families in Johnson County, the ICHA has established relationships with Iowa State Bank, Mercantile Bank, the University of Iowa Credit Union, Hawkeye State Bank, and Hills Bank. ADHOP has been very successful, as all three homes have been sold. As previously mentioned, this proposal includes the opportunity to build a "green building" as part of the Affordable Home Ownership Program. A building is considered "green" or environmentally friendly if: · It preserves resources, energy, and labor invested in it. · It saves natural resources by using less material to achieve the same or better performance. · It substitutes more abundant material for less abundant material, and renewable material for non- renewable material, or a recyclable material for a non-recyclable material. · It reduces accumulative environmental impacts (air and water pollution, loss of habitat and biodiversity). · It reduces the amount of operating energy a building requires. The ICHA, in pursuing its goal of constructing an affordable "green built" home, would construct a home with concrete walls (see building elevations attached). This technology provides 75% less wood used, four-hour fire rating, energy efficiency which often exceeds R-40, no moisture penetration through walls, greater sound resistance, tornado/earthquake resistant construction, etc. The home would also incorporate energy efficient appliances, water heater, mechanical system and lighting. This would be the first "green built" home affordable to families earning 80% median income or less in the Iowa City area. Upon completion, it would be on display during the 2000 Parade of Homes, thus showcasing environmentally sensitive affordable housing. Your favorable consideration of this proposal would continue and expand home ownership opportunities under ADHOP, demonstrate "green building", celebrate the community's commitment to affordable home ownership opportunities, and make the dream of home ownership a reality to another lower income family. Recommendation ICHA construct a "green built" home to be included in the 2000 Parade of Homes. Any sale proceeds to be reinvested to provide additional home ownership opportunities and subject to Council approval. Im\mem\dbl 1-29.doc :':.:: , . '..}': .....L; "" 2..' "..Z 2 .L.-':; :. ', ,, A FRONT ELEVATION . , "'. ~. ': ,, ; ....... ..... . . ~ LE~ SIDE ELEVATION Z ......... ~ RICHT SIDE ELEVATION Prepared by: Jim Schoenfelder, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044 RESOLUTION NO. 99-421 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR AWNING TO THE COLLEGE STREET BILLIARDS CLUB & DELl AT 114-116 E. COLLEGE STREET. WHEREAS, the applicant, Dave E. Moore on behalf of Daverse II, Inc. has filed an application for the design approval of the exterior awning design of the College Street Billiards Club &Deli, hereinafter "Project;" and WHEREAS, given that the project consists of new construction projecting into the plaza that is subject to Iowa R-14, Title 14, Chapter 4, Article E, entitled "Design Review," of the City Code requiring the Design Review Committee to review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the design of the project; and WHEREAS, the design review application for the project, a copy of which is on file in the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, has been reviewed by the Design Review Committee and after due deliberation has recommended the design of the project be accepted and approved; and WHEREAS, the design of the project with the above stated conditions is found to conform with all of the applicable requirements of the Design Review Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The design of the exterior awning of the College Street Billiards Club &Deli be approved. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed to certify this resolution; and 3. Upon this approval, necessary permits may be issued for the project upon full compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Passed and approved this 7th day of December' , 1999 Approved by pwen~/res/collbilliards.doc Resolution No. 99-421 Page 2 It was moved by Tho~'nben'y and seconded by 0'Donnel ] the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef Daverse II, Inc. D!B,'A Hie College Street Billards Club & Dell 11:~116 E Colleqe Street Iowa Crty IA 52240 Memo To= City of Iowa City- Design Review Committee Frerm Daveme II, Inc. CC= Dave E. Moore and Lew Converse ~ 11/24/99 li= Plans for front design of building located at 114-116 E. College Street, Iowa City, Iowa We am going to bring the front of the building back to an original look (or as dose as we can get), and the restaurant inside will have the odginal wood floors, antique coiling (2 x 2 Drop in tiles) and oak panels. Enclosed are the plans for the new front facade of 114-116 East College Street. A sample of the awning is enclosed. We would like to do translucont lettering on the bottom with our name. Dave Long is our contractor for this. Neumann-Monson are the architects and Kevin Monson can answer any questions. Lew Converse and I are committed to the improvement of the Downtown, and this NEW look to the building will add to the ambianco of the Ped Mall. Thank you for your consideration. Sincorety, Dave E. Moore · Page I '~,"~ .....~"' ~'~~ ~ F~:.'~ ~"~ ......~~ ~ ....'~ ~ ~'':'''~ .... - · -- / TO REHAIN. [ I I ] ' NEH CLOTH CANO~- --, ~ ~H LIMESTONE CAP. ~~~,~--- -_:_-.-~ ~-'~'- ............ :: t: '.'. '.', '.', ',: ',: '.: ,: ..................:11', ',I ',' I'. :1 ',', ','. ',', '.', 1, ',1 .................ttn'. ~_-A~IN6 ~INDO~. Z~Z Z~E ~: NE~ BRICK TO ~" j-Z ZZ ZZ .. Z~Z -~- ". ........ ~- r='~ NEH DOORS. ~Z + -~, - I ~ ~ NE~ LIMESTONE B~. I I I ,~---}--~---, .....~___~-~---~---[ _ .., ~ t~j~ ~ t~ ~' ~ ' PARTIAL PLAN NEUMANN LEVEL A " : ':. '~ STREET BtLLtARD CLUB AND DEU .. ~.,~: ~ ~;': ., ' .... · Urban Renewal DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION · Urban Revitalization · City Plaza 1. Preliminary Review Final Review (Check one) 2. Address of Proiect: ]1 3. Name of Applicant: Address: c tv: 5. Contact Person: 6. Project Description: z , 7. Project Time Schedule: Ten copies of all drawings and written materials must be submitted along with this application. The following requirements must be submitted unless the Design Review Committee staff person has waived submission of any of the requirements (Check all that have been submitted with application): Site analysis &site plan Landscaping plan Building elevations 'Sectional drawings Drawings of proposed signs'~ Lighting plan Additional information (as provided by the applicant): Please reference Title 14, Chapter 4E, of the City Code for details regarding each submittal require- ment. All submittal requirements should follow accepted conventions of drawing namely all drawings should be clearly labeled, scales shown, north arrow on plans, clear and readable linework, and should be as clear as possible. Please refer questions to Design Review Committee staff assistant, 356-5044. (1)If project includes signs, applicant must also submit a sign application. ecodev\drcapp .ure 12-07-99 I 22 Prepared by: Jim Schoenfelder, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044 RESOLUTION NO. 99-422 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO THE BOOK MARKET IN THE OLD CAPITOL MALL. WHEREAS, the applicant, Nesco Signs, Inc.. on behalf of Madison Realty - Old Capitol Mall has filed an application for the design approval of the exterior signage design for the Book Market, hereinafter "Project;" and WHEREAS, given that the project consists of new construction occurring on a parcel that was part of urban renewal and subject to Iowa R-14, Title 14, Chapter 4, Article E, entitled "Design Review," of the City Code requiring the Design Review Committee to review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the design of the project; and WHEREAS, the design review application for the project, a copy of which is on file in the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, has been reviewed by the Design Review Committee and after due deliberation has recommended the design of the project be accepted and approved with the condition that the sign is temporary and will be removed six months after installation; and WHEREAS, the design of the project with the above stated conditions is found to conform with all of the applicable requirements of the Design Review Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The design of the exterior signage of the Book Market be approved with the condition that the sign is temporary and will be removed six months after installation. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed to certify this resolution; and 3. Upon this approval, necessary permits may be issued for the project upon full compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Passed and approved this 7th day of Dece ,/~j Approved by ATTEST:CI ' ity ~'~ ney's Office pweng/res/bookmkt.doc Resolution No. 99-422 Page 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Vanderhoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef SIGN APPLICATION &PERMIT Permit No. City of Iowa City Permit Date Fee $ ¢d ~ Application Date LOCATION OF SIGN (]~r~ (/'~w'~,l ~n~ ZONING DISTRICT OWN ER OF PROPERTY ~J~ ~ - ~ ~ ~, ~i~ ~3~ ~.~ ~4. ~e. I~ (Y/~ ~ ~t - address ?;~m~ ~ ~q phone m name address phone. SIGN ERECTOR ~s~o ~5,~fi~ } ~. 6'~o~&~c~ ~R~A~Ve~ LICENSE~S~LY~'~ name address TYPE OF SIGN DESCRIPTION &PLACEMENT FOR OFFICE USE ONLY .1:3 Off Premises OF PROPOSED SIGN ,Er~n Premises TOTAL BUILDING SIGNAGE BUILDING SIGN [] Size [] Allowed ] ~ 0 ~. ft. BUILDING SIGNS Height ,:2 feet D Awning Width olo feet [] Existing '0 KI. ft. C3 Canopy Area ,/O sq. ft. 2F'Facia [] Total Area of n Proposed L/0 ~q. ft. rn Window Sign Wall ~ ~ 0 Q feet [] Other rn Total Area of (Awning) n Remaining q:l. ft. or (Window) feet NON-BUILDING SIGNS D Directional NON-BUILDING SIGN D Drive Thru Menu [] Size [] Free Standing Height feet --~ [] Monument Width feet n Other Area sq. ft. :'- -".' '~'i!~ i~i~}~.':'.~""/''':. "~;?!" SPECIAL SIGNS [] Sign Set Back from D Going Out of Business Property Line feet ...... ;,~;;~;.~L;;~;j-~;~~;~;;'~;~:~T:;';:~;-;j;' ;"' [] Special Event (30 day permit) [] Height Above Grade .... ' ~"': ~ ~'~':.'*"~-'~:~:':"'. ~ ':~'~ ' '=' ''- PROVISIONAL SIGNS Top feet Bottom feet [] Barber Pole .................................. [] Common (Free-standing) or ADDWIK)NAL INFORMATION |' (Monument) D Illumination D 2nd (Free-standing)or [] Internal ' -' ': - [] Time & Temp [] External D Other ,~r None r e ~ T-_, , ' " rn Is An Electrical Permit Required? .... -==~:a~ ..... Yes No '~' ......... ""'~ I'HIS SIGN PERNirI' Wlll NOT BE ISSUED M/ITI-K)UT THE FOLLOWING AI'!'ACHIV z ~dr-~wlnldsiln 5.~dra~o/am~,w~allm~Tmrinlexk~n~s~IraSearw:lplace THIS SIGN WIll WIIHSI'AND 30 UL/SQ. FI'. WIND LOADING Signature c~ Registered Engineer, Architect, or Authorized AgenL I hereby cerffiy that I have read and examined this application and know the same to be true and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governin8 thk 17pe of work will be complied with whether specified herein or noL The 8rantin8 of a permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any ~'HIGHTECH SIGNS JOB.-SPECIFICATIONS SETS: 1 SET LETTER HEIGHT 24" SIZE: 24" X 20' LETTER COLOR: RED - PANTONE 185 MATERIAL: .5" THICK PVC RETURN COLOR: RED - PANTONE 185 ILLUMINATION:NONE MOUNTING: DIRECTTO WALL- STUDS DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 1999 PROJECT: BOOK MARKET LOCATION:IOWA CITY, IOWADESIGNER: MPA Prepared by: Jim Schoenfelder, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044 RESOLUTION NO. 99-423 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN OF THE EXTERIOR~ SIGNAGE TO THE SHERATON HOTEL AT 210 DUBUCIUE STREET. WHEREAS, the applicant, Sign Productions, Inc. on behalf of Meristar Hotels and Resorts has filed an application for the design approval of the exterior signage design of the Sheraton Hotel, hereinafter "Project;" and WHEREAS, given that the project consists of new signage occurring on a parcel that was part of urban renewal and subject to Iowa R-14, Title 14, Chapter 4, Article E, entitled "Design Review," of the City Code requiring the Design Review Committee to review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the design of the project; and WHEREAS, the design review application for the project, a copy of which is on file in the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, has been reviewed by the Design Review Committee and after due deliberation has recommended on a vote of 3 to 2 that the design of the project be denied; and WHEREAS, the design of the project with the above stated conditions is found to conform with all of the applicable requirements of the Design Review Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The design of the exterior signage of the Sheraton Hotel be approved. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed to certify this resolution; and 3. Upon this approval, necessary permits may be issued for the project upon full compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Passed and approved this 7th day of DecembeY' , 1999 Approved by pweng/res/sheraton.doc Resolution No. 99-423 Page 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Champion the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef ----1'-0"-,,-- · 8'-11~8" O.A.W. · " COLOR NOTES: RETURN-PAINT TO MATCH ~27~ RED JEWELITE-PAINT TO MATCH ~279~ RED , FACE- ~279~ RED  NEON-CLEAR RED ELECTRICAL NOTE-Actual de~ermlned by " TOTAL AMPS- 12.3 5'-1 ' ~ OF CKTS- 1 20 AMP(RECOMMENDED) 9'-0" VOLTS- 120 O.A.H, ALL' SIGNAGE WILL BE U.L. LISTED AND CARRY U.L ~BELS.  ,~, 0 ~8025 TOGGLE SWITCH (OPERATE HORIZONTAL) ~ N - 1/4" WEEP HOLES -  M 92030 3/8" THREADED ROD = L 11060.090 ALUM. BACK  , K 38~05 . 150 PCB FACE J 44050 200 G~SS HOUSINGS ~ ~ I 48014 GTO WIRE H - GFI TRANSFORMERS - FRONT EL~ATtON G 46310 CONNECTOR SEALTITE 1/2" STR " TOTAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT: 298.26 SILlCONE B~O AROUND F 11060.090 ALUM. BAFFLE TOTAL BOXED SQUARE FOOTAGE: 80.19 INTERIOR S~M E 00009 15MM NEON I' CHANNEL LEffER SECTION DETAIL D - 2" .090 ALUM. STANDOFFS C 44012 TUBE SUPPORT B 31095 1" JEWELITE R ~"'~ S H E RATO N , ~LUM. BACKS ~1" JEWELITE 2793 RED ~'~" ,ow, c,w, ~ ~/7/99 4' TOP VIEW OF LEAVES AND RACEWAY L15mm CLEAR RED NEON ~'=r-e' ,oTTo scale 'JU 3.501 ' ~"'~" 'l "b"7.,- ~, ~:'~ 5k ~ .. BOXED SOUSE FOOTAGE: 8~ ES~ATED SIGN WEIGHT: 257 ~" (1) TOGGEL SWITCH PER LE~ER REQ'D, APPROVED . ;, ~ FOR PRODUCTION" B]" , - DATE ~~ Q - ~/8"D ~G BOLT D THR~DED RO0 P - 1/4" WEEP HOLE COLOR NOTES: N - 1/2" CONDUIT JE~ELITE- P~NT TO ~ATCH RED ,, FACE- ~279~ RED ,~, ~ L - EQUIPMENT GROUNOEO ~ NEON - RED K - FACE ~ J - T~NSFORMER [LECTRICAL NOTE-A~u~I ~ ~f dr~ul[~ [~ b~ ~ H - ELECTRO BIT BOOT/END CAP W determined by a Licensed Electrlcol Contractor, C - TURNBACK TOTAL AMPS-NA ~ OF CKTS-NA 20 AMP(RECOMMENDED) F - NEON- 15MM VOLTS- NA ~ E - BACK - .063 ALL SIGNAGE WILL BE U.L. LISTED ~ D ~8025 TOGGLE SWITCH (OPE~TE HORIZONTAL C~RY U.L ~BELS. C - TUBE SUPPORT ON "Z" B~CK~ ' ' ~ B J)ELITE .. GENE~L NOTE: A - RETURN- .050 X 9" MINIMUM ~8 SHE~ M~AL SCREWS ARE ~ ~ ~ TO BE USED FOR SECURING THE FACE ~.T.4~ TO THE L~ER R~URN. THE M~IMUM SHERATON SPACING S~LL NOT EXCEED 18" ~O NO FEWER T~N FOUR SCREWS ~E TO BE '""~ SHR CHLL PCB RED 2'-6" USED PER FACE. TUBE SUPPORT (NEON IS TIED TO TUBE SUPPORT COPPER WIRE. /~ 2'6 X 15' 3 SHEL~C IS ~PLIED TO ~CH WIRE TIE CROSS SECTION MOUNTING O~L ~ · ~oN. MC TO PR~ENT LOOSENING OF THE WIRE,) NOT TO SCALE (REFERENCE ONLY) ~--r-o' power to exit lower left hole '" S H R 0 i 8 0 1 unless otherwise specified ~ ~ ~ ~ · F '1 r '1 '~' TOTAL WT. - 90g.B56 TOTAL SQ. FT. - 220.~5 ,~C,_,%Cy,,_ ** 'PRESENTATION ONLY ** u, ., ,_<-i -C"" ku-t';' ~~ N F'ILAG BOLT DTHREADEB RO0 COLOR NOTES: '- ' L 44010 TUBE SUPPORT 1/111 TS-202 RETURN-PAINT TO MATCH 279,3 RED \;""~ -~"~' '* K 11081 BACK .125 ALUM SHT ,300,3 MF 5 X 10 JEWELITE-PAINT TO MATCH 279,3 RED ,c' ~'X FACE-.150 PC8 279,3 RED d G-2 CUP NEON-15MM CLR RED ~ '~ H 45055 SEALTITE CONDUIT 1/2" ELECTRICAL NOTE-AcIuol // of circuits to be G EQUIPMENT GROUND determined by o Licensed Electricol Conlroctor. ~ F 00009 NEON 15MM CLR RED TRN8 E TRANSFORMER PBKM'S TOTAL AIvlPS- 26.6 [] O C //OF CKTS-2 20 AMP(RECOMMENDED) [] 48025 TOGGLE SWITCH OPERATE VOLTS- 120 ~ ALL SIGNAGE WILL 8E (U.L.) LISTED. (U.'L.) 2161 ,38405 FACE .150 PC8 279,3 RED COMPLIANT ANO CARRY (U.L) LABELS. 8 ,31,355 dEWELITE 2" REO GENERAL NOTE: A 11096 RETURN .050 9.5 ALUM REO/WHT MINIMUM ~B SHEET METAL SCREWS ARE C(II~SIGNS To eE USED FOR SECUR,NC THE FACE SHERATON TO THE LETTER RETURN. THE MAXIMUM SPACING SHALL NOT EXCEED 18" AN0 NO ~~ SELF- CONTAINE0 CHANNEL LE'FrERS FEWER THAN FOUR SCREWS ARE TO BE ~ 6'-0" X ,.t6'-B USEO PER FACE. TUBE SUPPORT (NEON SCOTT IS TIED TO TUBE SUPPORT COPPER WIRE. LETTER MOUNT CROSS SECTION ~O~A crr~ IRYANd SHELLAC IS APPLIED TO EACH WIRE TIE Not To Scole (Reference Only) ~ ..... ~m~-,1._o- To PRevENT LOOSEN,NG OF THE W,RE.) .power to exit ,ower ,.ft ho,. "'~ 1o,, SHR3:5401 unless otherwise specified 09/21/99 14:02 FAX 4103324701 R,D, JONES & ASSOC ~002 ~,ax 6129447585 ~ ASSOCI3,TES 0002 ..;,. 'i'. 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HAy-')G-96 69 , 66 FROH , i D , PACE SIGN APPLICATION &PERMIT ,,.~, ~o ....· Cib/of Iowa City ' P""~" D"~r/o~ "' Fee $ ._ -- · _ . Application Date _~.o.. LOCATION OF SIGN '~'/~' b/~/-~,~.,~'~s;-' ~'/' ZONING DISTRICT OWNER OF BUSINESS . _ ~05~ "~, SIGN ERECTOR ~ ..... ~ < ~ ~ ~/ ' ~PE OF SIGN DESC~ON & P~~~ FOR O~ USE O~Y .OOff Premises OF ~O~S~ SIGN ~T~ ~ ~~ ~ On Premkes ~~ ~ IUI~ ~GNS ~ze c/ D AI~ .... ~. ~ ~ht D Canopy ~a ~ / .... ~- ~- ~ Facia ~ T~I ~ d r~ O P~ ..... ~. ~. g ~her D T~I A~ d (A~ing) ~ R~n8 ..... ~. h. N~-IUI~NG ~GNS D Dri~ Thru Menu D ~ C~: O Fr~ Standing ~t fm g Monu~nt ~ 0 L~ Fr~ f~ ~ ~NS a ~n ~ M fr~ Q ~nB OUt Of Business ~ U~ f~ ~0~~ gGNS ~ ~ ~r~r Pole t~m) ~ Illu~ D Ti~ & T~mp ~ ~ ~ Other .... a Is ~ ~ YB t ) City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Design Review Committee DATE: December 2, 1999 RE: Sheraton Signage The Design Review Committee, at its regular meeting of November 23, reviewed the application for signage for the Sheraton Hotel. The majority believed the overall sign design was not a style consistent with or complementary to the aesthetic tone of recent City improvements and trend of private investment and historic restoration by downtown property owners. An alternative sign style, using something other than red plastic and incorporating a subtle red appearance, was suggested. At the November 30 regular meeting of the Design Review Committee, members met with a Sheraton representative to express concerns. Committee members were told that the Sheraton Company would not allow any alteration in the style of the sign; however, Committee members were able to identify examples of Sheraton signs from around the country that blended well with surrounding structures. Sheraton representatives chose not to investigate the suggested alternative design or forward a statement from the Sheraton Company that the proposed design was the only allowed option, rather they requested that the item be forwarded to Council as proposed. Attached are illustrations of Sheraton signs from other cities. A majority of Committee members believe that these types of signs would be more appropriate for downtown than the red, large, plastic letters proposed by the Sheraton. SANLY'N & ASSOCIATES, INC. · · December 3, 1999 **via Federal Express Mr. Jim Schoenfelder Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City IA 52240 Dear Mr. Schoenfelder: August 19 of this year, we received notification from MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc., owner of the Holiday Inn at 210 South Dubuque in Iowa City, that they would be converting the hotel to the Sheraton brand. As the only approved signage vendor/ consultant to Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the franchisor of Sheraton brands, we were asked to survey the Holiday Inn and make recommendations for replacing the existing signs with like Sheraton signage as long as the new signs conformed to current Iowa City sign codes and regulations. We contacted a licensed sign installer to check code and obtain photographs and dimensions of the Holiday Inn signs, and on August 31 sent computerized art to MeriStar which showed the signs which we recommended and which were in conformance with the Iowa City code, as shown in Chapter 6, Zoning, Article 0 Sign Regulations. Attached is a copy of that computerized art as revised. The architectural firm for the hotel, R.D. Jones & Associates, approved our recommendations on September 21, but reduced the logo on the front of the building from 10-ft in diameter to 9-ft and from 6-ft channel letters on the back of the building to a 4-ft letter set. He also added a set of 2'-6" channel letters to the wall above the entrance. After receiving these instructions from the hotel architects, we again compared the desired signs to the regulations set out in your code and found them to be in conformance. Pricing was prepared and MeriStar approved and issued instructions to fabricate and install the new Sheraton signs for completion the week of December 6. EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 3059 FOREST HILL ROAD P.O. BOX 38597 · GERMANTOWN, TN 38183-0597 PHONE {901) 756-1900 · FAX (901) 756-6869 Letter to Jim Schoenfelder December 3, 1999 Page 2 Last week, in preparation for sign installation our installer, Sign Production, filed for permits and was advised that the Design Committee wanted changes made to signs which are ready for installation. The requested changes, with the exception of the small 2'-6" channel letters, are also at odds with corporate Sheraton's sign specification requirements. Due to the height above grade level of the 9-ft logo and 4-ft letters, Sheraton does not allow reverse channel back-lit letters where the illumination spills out the back of the sign giving a silhouette appearance. At this height, the signs would not be readable at night. Sheraton does approve of this up to 30 feet above grade. However, since the logo scheduled to be installed at the tenth story level of the same elevation was to be face-lighted with Lexan faces, it was thought that the smaller letter set should match in color and lighting applications. I am attaching a copy of the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Exterior Signage System manual for your use. Also attached are photographs of letter sets and channel style logos of various Sheraton hotels around the country which will give an indication of how the identification of the Sheraton Iowa City was to look. Lastly, while I do not have a sample Sheraton letter, I am sending by Federal Express a sample of a typical channel letter for you and the committee to see the quality of the signs intended for use at the Sheraton. It is my understanding that some of the committee would like a Sheraton logo to be mounted above the 4-ft letters on the north or rear elevation of the hotel. Although this has been allowed, as can be seen in the attached specification manual, corporate Sheraton discourages utilization of the logo and letter sets together in wall-mounted applications. As we discussed due to franchise licenses (typically 20 years) that still have time remaining, there are some Sheraton hotels that may not have changed from the old sign designs to those shown on the attached manual. These hotels will be required to conform upon renewing their franchise license agreement. Mr. Schoenfelder, we truly thought we were proceeding with the Iowa City project in accordance with your sign code. The hotel is due to open as a Sheraton in the next couple of weeks and we respectfully request on behalf of MeriStar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. that the signs which are already fabricated and ready to be shipped be approved. Sincerely, Charles E. Novel President CEN:jt enc. SANLYN& ASSOCIATES, INC. SAZ%TLYN & ASSOCK&TES, INC, O Box38597 Germantown TN 38,83-0597 P (90) 756 1900 FAX- {901) 756-~8691 -. FILE' ShefiowaCty~a SCALE: N.T,S, SANLYN & ASSOCIATES, INC. DATE: 11!15/99 PROJECT: Sheraton Iowa City x rrp n w - 597 FILE; ShedowaCty2a SANLYN & ASSOCLATESiINC. I DATE: 11/15,,99 PROJECT: Sheraton iowa City P O B 38597 G antown TN 38183-0597 (~%% 756dO0errP2~X- (901) 75~68 9 Sheraton Phoenix AZ SANE~N & ASSOCL~x,J'ES, [NC, Sheraton Be! Harbour FL Sheraton Atlanta Downtown GA SANLYN & ASSOCJIATES, INC. Sheraton Boston/Newton MA Sheraton St, Louis / Clayton MO Sheraton Woodbridge NJ SANLYN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Sheraton Madison WI · "- 'i" ~' 4,, ~ ~. 4.., .~ ~ ~. 1 ,",..,, :.~ ... . ,.~ ......... ~ ~: .' ..: ':::. ~ . SANLYN & ASSOCiA'I'ES, INC, Prepared by: Jim Schoenfelder, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5044 RESOLUTION NO. 99-424 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTERIOR DESIGN AND AWNING TO THE BROTHERS BAR & GRILL AT 125 S. DUBUQUE STREET. WHEREAS, the applicants, Marc and Eric Fortney on behalf of Brothers of Iowa City, Inc. have filed an application for the design approval of the exterior design and awning of the Brothers Bar & Grill, 125 S. Dubuque Street, hereinafter "Project;" and WHEREAS, given that the project consists of new construction on an urban renewal parcel that is subject to Iowa R-14, Title 14, Chapter 4, Article E, entitled "Design Review," of the City Code requiring the Design Review Committee to review and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the design of the project; and WHEREAS, the design review application for the project, a copy of which is on file in the Public Works Department, Engineering Division, has been reviewed by the Design Review Committee and after due deliberation has recommended the design of the project be accepted and approved, with the condition that the awning extend a minimum of four feet out from the building at the bottom; and WHEREAS, the design of the project with the above stated conditions is found to conform with all of the applicable requirements of the Design Review Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The design of the exterior construction and awning of the Brothers Bar & Grill be approved with the condition that the awning extend a minimum of four feet out at the bottom. 2. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed to certify this resolution; and 3. Upon this approval, necessary permits may be issued for the project upon full compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Passed and approved this 7th day of December , 1999 CI~ CLERK City Attorney's Office pweng/res/collbilliards.doc Resolution No. 99-424 Page 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Vanderhoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X__ Kubby '~' Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef ' , Urban Renewal · DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION · Urban Revitalization ° City Plaza 1. 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All submittal requirements should follow accepted conventions of drawing namely all drawings should be clearly labeled, scales shown, north arrow on plans, clear and readable linework, and should be as clear as possible. Please refer questions to/Design Review Committee staff assistant, 356-5044. (1)If project includes signs, applica t tLal o ~b ~ m~s s s m' in a ic i S,g.at. re o, App,,cant: J ~J (~',~ Date:/7:Z-~? ecodev~drcapp .ure :.:FOR -AGENCY ,USE ·:ONLY Design Review Committee Action: ..... Recommend approval :'Recommend approval with conditions: Recommend disapproval City Council Action: Approval Approval with conditions: Denial ' eco~ev%drcapp · DRAWING INDEX ' I a ~ ~ M~ Nchit~, Inc. ~ ~,~ ~I~,P.~ ~ ~ ~27~ F~ ~2~ ~ m h~://m.~-~~ ~ CU~S ~ NUM~ "'~ P~ZA CENTER _ ' ONE IOWA ' '=""" .... ~"' BROTHERS · -':':':':,' BAR & GRILL . ,,:~ ,-,, - ......... ..:, ,., _ :::::::::::::::::::::: ,:,: ,~: ,{~.:,,. :~. 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STREET LAMP POSTS I r--- / co 27'-10"± FIELD :/E~,F'~I t-- C::) C_ 10'0 Prepared by: Chuck Schmadeke, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5141 RESOLUTION NO. 99-425 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT, DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES PROJECT. WHEREAS, Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, has submitted the lowest responsible bid of $25,875,000.00 for construction of the above-named project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The contract for the construction of the above-named project is hereby awarded to Knutson Construction Services Midwest, Inc., subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program statements, and also subject to rejection of Item No, 2 of unit adjustment prices. 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for construction of the above-named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program statements. Passed and approved this 7th day of December' , ].999 · by / ,~ i It was moved by Thotmbet'~'y and seconded by Vande~'hoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell × Thornberry X Vanderhoef pweng/res/waterfac4 .doc REVISED ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 2:00 P.M. on the 7th day of December, 1999, or at a later date as determined by the Director of Public Works or designee, with notice of said later date to be published as required by law. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately thereafter by the City Engineer or designee. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be deemed a "sealed bid" for purposes of this Project. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M. on the 7th day of December, 1999, or at such later time and place as may then be scheduled. The Project will involve the following: Division 1: Construction of a new water treatment plant with a capacity of 16.7 million gallons per day with administration building and ground storage reservoir, to include the following equipment and processes: aeration, lime softening, recarbonation, filtration, chlorine contact, four high service pumps, two backwash supply pumps, variable frequency drives, air blowers, process piping, valves and operators, various chemical storage and feed systems, instrumentation and controls, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, laboratory, sitework, grading, entrance drive, parking lot, site utilities, seeding, landscaping, and construction of a building and installation of an emergency standby generator, complete. Division 2: Construction of five new well house buildings on existing caisson structures, including process piping, valves and operators, pumps, variable frequency drives, instrumentation and controls at these five new well houses and five existing well houses, electrical, HVAC, painting, sitework, grading, and seeding, complete. All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by Howard R. Green Company, 4685 Merle Hay Road, Suite 106, Des Moines, Iowa 50322, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council, and are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk. Each proposal shall be completed on a form furnished by the City, and must be accompanied in a sealed envelope, separate from the one containing the proposal by a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of the bid. The bid security shall be made payable to the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa City in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days and post bond satisfactory to the City insuring the faithful performance of the contract and maintenance of said Project, if required, pursuant to the provisions of this notice and the other contract documents. Bid bonds of the lowest two or more bidders may be retained for a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days until a contract is awarded, or until rejection is made. Other bid bonds will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City Council. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and also protect and save harmless the City from all claims and damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly by the operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of two (2) year(s) from and after its completion and formal acceptance by the City. The following limitations shall apply to this Project: Completion Date: 730 consecutive calendar days following the issue of Notice to Proceed Liquidated Damages: $1000.00 per day The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the office of the City Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may be secured at the office of Howard R. Green Company, Consulting Engineers, 4685 Merle Hay Road, Suite 106, Des Moines, Iowa 50322, by bona fide bidders. A $300.00 deposit is required for each set of plans and specifications provided to bidders or other interested persons. The fee shall be in the form of a check, made payable to Howard R. Green Company. A refund of $100.00 per set will be given upon return of said plans and specifications in good and usable condition within 10 days after the receiving of bids. Prospective bidders are advised that the City of Iowa City desires to employ minority contractors and subcontractors on City projects. Bidders shall list on the Bid Form the names of persons, firms, companies or other parties with whom the bidder intends to subcontract. This list shall include the type of work and approximate subcontract amount(s). The Contractor awarded the contract shall submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the proposed subcontractors, together with quantities, unit prices and extended dollar amounts. If no minority business enterprises (MBE) are utilized, the Contractor shall furnish documentation of all reasonable, good faith efforts to recruit MBE's. A listing of minority contractors can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Economic Development at 515-242-4721. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa Statutes. The Iowa Reciprocal Preference Act, applies to the contract with respect to bidders who are not Iowa residents. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and also reserves the right to waive technicalities and irregularities. Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ~ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS \ IOWA CITY WATER FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS ~ DIVISION 1: WATER TREATMENT PLANT \ DIVISION 2: WELL HOUSES \,Sealed proposals will be received by the Ci ~' Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 10:30 A.~.(on the 7th day of December, 1999, or at later ~-,~te as determined by the Director of Publ Works' r. designee, with n. otice of said later the City ineer or designee. Bids by fax machit ;hall not be deemed a "seal bid" for purposes is Project. Proposals acted upon by 'Council at a meetin, be held in the Council Ch; at 7:00 P.M. the 7th day of December, ;), or at such later and place as may then be ~eduled. The Project will Ive the Division 1: a new water treatment of 16.7 million gallons per day ministration building and ground storag servoir, to include the following equipment nd processes: aeration, lime softening, filtration, chlorine contacl service pumps, two backwash pumps, variable frec process piping, valves and chemical storage and instrumentation and electrical plumbing, painting, 'y, e ork, grading, entrance parking lot, site utilities, se.ed!ng . ~ing,. and con truction of a Divis'*n 2:. C. onstruction of. fi. ve ew. well an4:l operators, pumps, variable freq ency d/:ives, instrumentation and controls at t ese five new we houses and six existing ell .-~'houses, electrical, HVAC, painting sitewo , ' grading, and seeding, complete. All work is to be ,done. in strict compliance with 106, Des Moines, Iowa 50322, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council, and are on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk. Each proposal shall be completed on a form furnished by the City, and must be accompanied in a sealed envelope, separate from the one , containing the proposal by a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in , the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of the bid. ,' The bid security shall be made payable to the ~/ TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa City in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days and post bond satisfactory to the City insuring the '\.-. faithful performance of the contract and '-~ maintenance of said Project, if required, pursuant "\,, to the provisions of this notice and the other ~ contract documents. Bid bonds of the lowest two "" or more bidders may be retained for a period of not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days until a contract is awarded, or until rejection is made. ,. Other bid bonds will be returned after the ..canvass "and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City Council. '\The successful bidder will be required to furnish a ond in an amount equal to one hdndred percent (10 Yo) of the contract price, said bond to be issu d by a responsible surety approved by the City ouncil, and shall guarantee the prompt paym t of all materials and labor , and also protect nd save harmless,(he City from all claims and da ges of any k,i~nd caused directly or indirectly the operation' of the contract, and shall also gua ntee the maintenance of the improveme for a period of two (2) year(s) from and after its c mple~'on and formal acceptance by the C°ity. II "' I I I f t The followin .Jimitations shal appy to this Project: / Comple" n ate: 730 consecutive ca endar the issue of Notice to Liqui~t'ated Da' ges: $750.00 per day City Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifications and foFm of proposal blanks'may be secured at the · office/of Howard R. Green Oompany, Consulting Eng~eers, 4685 Merle Hay Ri:~ad, Suite 106, Des Moines, Iowa 50322, by bona fide bidders. A' $300.00 deposit is required~or each set of plans and specifications provided',.,:~o bidders or Other interested persons. The fee Shall be in the form of a check, made payable to ~Howard R. ' Green, Company. A refund of $15.0.00 I~r set will b n ,wi 10 days after the receiving of bids. Prospective bidders are advised that the Cit~ of Iowa City desires to employ minority contract~s and subcontractors on City projects. \ persons, firms, i whom the bidder intends to subcontract. This list shall include the type of work and approximate subcontract amount(s). The Contractor awarded the contract shall submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the '. proposed subcontractors, together with quantities, unit prices and extended dollar amounts. If no minority business enterprises (MBE) are utilized, the Contractor shall furnish documentation of all reasonable, good faith efforts to recruit MBE's. A listing of minority contractors can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Economic \. Development at 515-242-4721. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required/" Under Iowa Statutes. to the contract °wc'~' Preference Act, applies The Iowa Reciproc ' respect to bidders who are not Iowa resident,~,:" The City reserves ~ar the right to reject any r all proposals, and also reserves the right to, ive , / technicalities and irregularities. / Publish~ upon order of the City Counc_~l' of Iowa City, Iov~a~lAN K. KARR, CITY CLE,~K ,// \ ,,,,,,, ,\ ,. / Prepared by: Steve Nasby, Comm. Development, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5248 RESOLUTION NO. 99-426 RESOLUTION ADOPTING IOWA CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN, KNOWN AS CITY STEPS, FOR 2001-2006, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID PLAN AND ALL NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AS THE AUTHORIZED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to prepare and submit a Consolidated Plan known as CITY STEPS to plan for the coordinated use of federal, state, and local funds to assist lower income residents with housing, jobs and services; and WHEREAS, the City has held a series of public meetings on the needs of low income residents; and WHEREAS, the City has disseminated information, received public input and held a public hearing on the Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the Consolidated Plan outlines a five-year strategy to address the City's goals for housing, jobs, and services; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan will make Iowa City eligible for federal and state funds administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public interest will be served by the adoption of the Consolidated Plan and submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The City of Iowa City Consolidated Plan for 2001-2006, filed in the office of Planning and Community Development, be and the same is hereby approved and adopted. 2. The City Manager of Iowa City is hereby authorized and directed to submit the City of Iowa City Consolidated Plan for 2001-2006 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and is further authorized and directed to provide all the necessary certifications required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in connection with said Plan. 3. The City Manager is hereby designated Chief Executive Officer and authorized to act on behalf of the City of Iowa City in connection with the City of Iowa City Consolidat- ed Plan 2001-2006. Resolution No. 99-426 Page 2 Passed and approved this 7th day of rJec.~mhp~ , 1999 Approved by City Attorney's Office It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by Thornberry the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef I)lxlcdbg/res/co~spian.doc City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM DATE: November 29, 1999 TO: City Council and City Manager FROM: Steven Nasby, Community Development Coordinator~~- RE: Adoption of 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (CITY STEPS) On November 23, 1999 the City Council held a public hearing on the 2001-2006 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The comments received at this meeting, as well as others, have been noted and/or incorporated into the final version of this plan. Upon Council approval we will be sending this plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). If you have any questions please contact me at 356-5248. CITY STEPS Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for Housing, ]obs, and Services for Low-Income Residents 2001-2006 City of Iowa City CITY STEPS 2001-2006 November 1999 City Council Priorities and Strategies Committee Members Ernie Lehman, Mayor Dean Thomberry, Mayor Pro Tem Jan Garkey Connie Champion Devonne Lenzie Karen Kubby Jayne Moraski Dee Norton Doreen Nidey Mike O'Donnell Kathleen Renquist Dee Vanderhoef Gretchen Schmuch Housing 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 vii RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN ........................................ page ix I. DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2001-2006 CONSOLIDATED PLAN .................................. page 1 THE PROCESS .............................................................................................................page 2 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN ..................................................................................page 4 II. HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT ................................................ page 8 A. GENERAL ESTIMATED HOUSING NEEDS ........................................................page 9 B. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT ......................................................................page 9 C. HOMELESS NEEDS ..........................................................................................page 30 D. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING NEEDS OF NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS .....................................................................page 38 E. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS .......................................................................page 42 III. HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS ................................................................................page 48 A. SIGNIFICANT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HOUSING MARKET .................. page 49 B. PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING ..................................................................page 67 C. HOMELESS FACILITIES ....................................................................................page 70 D. SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES ...............................................page 75 E. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING .........................................................page 79 F. HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ............................................................................page 84 IV. STRATEGIC PLAN ........................................................................................................page 87 A. GENERAL FORMAT OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN ............................................page 88 B. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ..................................................................................page 93 C. HOMELESSNESS .............................................................................................page 95 D. OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ..................................................................................page 97 E. NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN .................................... page 98 F. BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING .......................................................page 111 G. LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS .....................................................................page 112 H. ANTIPOVERTY PLAN AND STRATEGIES .......................................................page113 iii I. INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE ........................................................................page 118 J. COORDINATION ..............................................................................................page 121 K. PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT INITIATIVES ........................... ' .......................page 122 L. MONITORING STANDARDS ...........................................................................page 123 V. CERTIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................page 124 VI. APPENDICES ...........................................................................................................page 135 A. Appendix 1 (CITY STEPS PUBLIC MEETING PARTICIPANTS) ..................... page 136 B. Appendix 2 (PUBLIC MEETINGS INFORMATIONAL FLYER) ........................ page 144 C. Appendix 3 (PUBLIC MEETING: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS) .................... page 146 D. Appendix 4 (GENERAL DEFINTIIONS) ............................................................page 159 E. Appendix 5 (RANKING SHEET) .......................................................................page 167 iv INDEX OF TABLES AND MAPS II. HOUSING AND HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT TABLE I1.1 HOUSING ASSISTANCE NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ..........................................................page 10 TABLE 11.2 NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION ......................... page 21 TABLE 11.3 HOUSING TENURE (RENTER AND OWNER-OCCUPIED) .............. page 22 MAP I1.1 AREAS OF DISPROPORTIONATE GREATER NEED ...................... page 26 TABLE 11,4 RECOMMENDED IOWA CITY HOUSING DEV. 1998-2010 .............. page 27 TABLE 11.5 ESTIMATED NUMBER OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE UNITS .......... page 28 TABLE 11.6 HOMELESS POPULATIONS AND SUBPOPULATIONS ................... page 32 TABLE 11.7 AGE DISTRIBUTION OF ELDERLY IN JOHNSON COUNTY ........... page 38 TABLE 11.8 ESTIMATED NUMBER OF UNITS WITH LEAD BASED PAINT ........ page 44 MAP 11.2 CONCENTRATION OF UNITS WITH LEAD BASED PAINT AND LOW INCOME PERSONS .........................................................page 45 MAP 11.3 HIGH CONCENTRATION OF UNITS WITH LEAD BASED PAINT ..........................................................................page 46 MAP 11.4 CONCENTRATION OF LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ...................................................................................page 47 III. HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS TABLE III. 1 POPULATION BY AGE AND HOUSEHOLD TYPE ............................ page 51 TABLE 111.2 NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS ................ page 53 TABLE 111.3 NEW DUPLEX DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS ............................. page 54 TABLE 111.4 NEW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT BUILDING PERMITS ......... page 54 TABLE 111.5 SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SALES REPORT ........................................page 55 TABLE 111.6 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL SALES REPORTS ......................................page 56 TABLE 111.7 RENTAL VACANCY RATES OVER TIME ..........................................page 58 TABLE 111.8 VACANCY RATE BY TYPE OF HOUSING ........................................page 59 TABLE 111.8a APARTMENT RENT DISTRIBUTION BY UNIT TYPE ....................... page 60 TABLE 111.9 VACANCY RATES BY TYPE OF HOUSING ......................................page 61 TABLE 111.10 TYPE OF OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS ...........................................page 61 MAP II1.1 CONCENTRATION OF MINORITIES: (OVER 20% OF POPULATION) .........................................................page 63 TABLE II1.11 IOWA CITY POPULATION BY RACE ................................................page 64 MAP 111.2 AREAS OF LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ................ page 65 V MAP 111.3 CONCENTRATIONS Of LOW-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS ...................................................................................page 66 TABLE 111.12 IOWA CITY ASSISTED HOUSING BY TYPE .....................................page 68 TABLE 111.13 OTHER ASSISTED HOUSING ...........................................................page 69 TABLE 111.14 NUMBER AND SIZE OF UNITS ASSISTED BY THE ICHA ............... page 72 IV. STRATEGIC PLAN TABLE IV. 1 HUD TABLE: LISTING OF PRIORITY NEEDS ...................................page 91 TABLE IV.2 CITY OF IOWA CITY: ESTIMATED FEDERAL ASSISTANCE .......... page 92 TABLE IV.3 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES ......... page 98 TABLE IV.4 POVERTY DISTRIBUTION IN IOWA CITY BY AGE GROUP ......... page 114 vi 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 priodties 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 cemmunity'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. 91 and Table IV.3 p. 98). 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 priodties, were for dependent care (particularly childcare), transportation and health services (prevention, nutrition, medical care, etc.). High priorities were given to these and other items (see p. 98). Assistance with living skills, such as budgeting, retaining housing, being a good neighbor, etc., were other needs mentioned by many agencies and subsequently given a priority. 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 particular, 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 support 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. vii Iowa City's housing needs are identified in Section II of this document (p. 8). The need for decent, affordable housing was mentioned at every public meeting. This need is quantified by the data in Table I1.1 (p. 10). 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. 48). The need for economic development has become a pdority 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. 87). 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. 92) 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. viii SelFSufficiency lob Training Housing, Support Services Emergency Shelter 1. 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 cross 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 early November 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. 2 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 Prionties 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 ! Disagreement w/Elderly Housing priority down to 89% total 2005 need met with current projects. Affordable "Medium" and subsidized units over 40% complete by 1999. Childcare operational costs need to be subsidized City provides approximately $400,000 to operational or loans to start-ups. Funds from the City's General expenses of non-profits. Childcare operational costs are Fund could be used. eligible for CDBG funds in public service or may be considered for economic development loans if jobs are created. Profit ~n developing affordable housing could be Included in final document. listed as a barrier to development. The City's Utility Discount Program should be Included in final document. mentioned. Mixed income neighborhoods work well. This practice is encouraged in this plan and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Changes in building codes must maintain safety. A recent review of codes facilitated some changes to plumbing and electrical requirements, but safety was maintained. Community Housing Forum recommendation of City currently reviewing RFP's and study will begin in 2000. development code review. 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 halman 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 4 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 newspaper(s) of general circulation 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 needs. 8) 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. 10) 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. 12) 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. 2. Adjacent local governments regarding non-housing community development needs as well as housing and homeless needs that are regional in nature. 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. SelFSufficiency lob Training · Housing Support Services Emergency Shelter II. Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment II A. GENERAL ESTIMATED HOUSING NEEDS 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 sedes 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 pertains to housing 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. II B. 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. OI!oea4'CaemmedlyPbnedngendDs/! ~., 4 ~J~: I~a: tg~ I ~k~ I F~Ym~: -- ~ ......... ~ ~ .... ~ · . I -. 2, o ~ ~ UFr 2U tM I ~ ~ ~ I 2 .m S.t42 2~ Z~ ~ ~ ] I ...... · ' ...... I ..... I I ........ - I .... I ........... I I .......... ............. I .... I I .I ...... I I l - --I I I I .... l - I .l · Or, i~H~l~ei~. e~(Im) --~im~--~~m~%~eFI (Nedian Family Income} 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 renters 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, 63% 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 ]2 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 $1,000 I;. !-~.: ,:% ', ,",,,-', ~:,~i,.i;.;, !, ~ D Rent Household Can $6oo $600 $400 [] Fair Market Rent- $200 2bdrm $0 !:i. . ~!' ! · 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% range 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 apartment 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 range 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. b. 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 $5,680 for all housing costs or $490 per month. A three-bedroom apartment at fair 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 $1 ,,tOO $600 ~ "-i, ;i ' [] Fair Market Rent-3 $200 30~ Median: '50% Median: '80% Median:' bd~ Maximum Maximum Maximum Average A,.emge A~erage Income Income raceme (S19,600} ($3~.650) ($52.227) 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. c. 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 ]4 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 ~'~ ~; ~ ~ """"~: '~ =: ·: Can Afford $400 ~U E] Fair Market Rent-1 $200 bdrm · Fair Market Rent-2 30% Median 5O% Median 80% Median bdlTI1 Income Income Income ($11,400) (S21.75O) (S34,800) Figures also show that there are another 195 elderly rental households between 31-50 percant 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 eldedy 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. d. 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 15 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 majodty 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% l? 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 builders 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, Sma~ 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-eaming 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. co 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. 3. Elderly Persons See renters and owners sections above (II.B.1 and II.B.2). 4. 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. 5. 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. 20 'r'a b I e 1' 1' , 2 Office of Commtmnity Planning and Development Non-Homeless Special Needs Populations Comprehensive Housing Affordabillty Stcategy ICHAS) Instruclions for Local Jurisdictions Name of Jurisdiction: I Data Source: (specify) I Five Year Period: go!Tier fiscal yrs. I City of Iowa City, iowa I National/Local I FY: 1994 through FY; 1998 I Current Data as of: (date) July 1993 I I ] Households in Need of Supportive Housing 1. Eidedy ~ 639 ' 2. Frail Eldemly 110 3. Severe Mental II&ness 60(:)" 4. Developn~entai~y Disabled 1 ,DO0 · 5. Physically Disabled 1,500 6, Persons with A)cohol/Otl~e~ Drug Addiction 492 ' · 7. Perusons with AID5 and Related Diseases 41 8. Othe~ (Specify): 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. TABLE 11.3 RENTER HOUSEHOLDS INCOME LEVEL COST BURDEN SEVERE COST BURDEN 0-30% Median Income 779 531 31-50% Median Income 463 129 51-80% Median Income 262 14 TOTAL t S04 674 Source: HUD Office of Community Planning and Development, 1990 Census OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSEHOLDS INCOME LEVEL 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 22 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 fouRbedroom 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. 7. Overcrowding Based on the 1996 Special Census, overcrowding is slightly less of a problem than At 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. 8. 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 23 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. 9. 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 groups represented in Iowa City. In fact, minorities comprise slightly less 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). 24 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. 10. 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 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. MAP i~, 1 City of Iowa City Area of E}ispro~3ortionately Greater Need 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 1998-2000 2000-2005 2005-2010 Senior-Specific Housing Independent Subsidized 25 0 35 Affordable 100 40 40 Market Rate 120 40 80 Sub-total Independent 245 80 155 Assisted Living 100 60 70 Total Senior 345 140 225 Ownership Housing Single Family 200 400 425 Multifamily 100 450 400 Total Ownership 300 850 825 Rental Housing Subsidized 300 200 230 Affordable 145 435 350 Market Rate 70 215 125 Total Rental 515 850 705 Grand Total · :' ":"""'::.".:. ~1,'160 ..i:~'~:"~::.i:i:;:::'~.:="~i;.'::~ .1,840'. ":. ' ' '.1,755 Source: Maxfield Research, Inc. 27 TABLE 11.5 Estimated Number of Existing Affordable Units Very Low Income Households 4,789 1,351 0 1,351 -3,438 (0-30% of Median) 1,580 ~ 1,185 2 0 1,185 -395 Max. Affordable Rent = $300/mo. Max. Purchase Price = $30,100 Low Income Households 4,166 3,750 400 4,150 - 16 (31-50% of Median) 2,916 ~ 2,500 400 2,900 -16 Affordable Rents $300 to $500 Affordable Purchase Price = $50,165 Moderate Income Households 5,494 7,575 1,600 9, 175 3,681 (51-80% of Median) 5,219 ~ 4,075 3 1,600 5,675 456 Affordable Rents $500 to $800 Affordable Purchase Price = $80,265 Modest Income Households 3,050 773 2,450 3,233 173 (81-100% of Median) 3,050 650 3 2,450 3,100 50 Affordable Rents $800 to $1,000 Affordable Purchase Price -- $100,330 ~ 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 eftotis 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 28 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 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. 29 II C. HOMELESS NEEDS 1. Nature and Extent of Homelessness. There are many reasons that persons who are 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'~; 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. 30 In addition, there were 36 families in HACAP's transitional housing units. D&K Properties 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 living alone. 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 $80 available for utility deposits. b. Families with Children During FY98, an estimated 1,200 individuals were served by Iowa City's adult shelters; nearly 200 of these individuals were children accompanied by at least one parent. The Emergency Housing Project served 74 children 31 Table 11.6 U.8. Department of Hmeslng end Urban Development CPO Censolidaeeel Plan 8ystem Homeless Poplons and 8ubp0pulatioes Total t -, - - TOTAL NUMBER SERVED BY Total · Homeless IbcepeloNT)ay Emrgengy Treemi~ierml Homeless unshelemfed tenors SheItem Housiql pmft 1: Homele, P~pul~ion (8 + c + d) (a) (b) (c) (d) Families with Children 1. Number of Homejess Families 2. Number of Persons in Homeless Families 54 0 0 26 28 leNIividuaLl$ not in Fa;mles 3. Youth (17 yeers of age oryoungef) 14 0 0 8 6 4, Aclults (18+ years of age) 46 7 O 39 0 TOTAL (lines ~ * $ 4- 4) 114 7' 6 TS 34 Pet l: Subpopulations Part 2: Coralneed %of Homeleu Persons with Service Needs Related to: Told Number 6. Offier (Specify) Total 1. Sev~m MentM !!ness (8MI) Only 8.6 '; D Uedical Disabil'~y 2.6 Less elan Severe Mental Illness 4.4 2, Ak~ohoUOthew Drug Abuse C~|y 8.8 10 Leemlr;g I:)lsebillty Z.6 3, SMI and Ak:ohol/Other Dn.,g Atejse 3.5 4 4, Domeslic Violence 13,2 15 I 5, AiDS/Related Diseases 0.g I I I I with their parents in an environment unequipped to deal with the needs of children in cdsis. 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 started 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 intemships 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 33 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. d. 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. e. 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. 34 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. f. Homelesshess by Racial and Ethnic Group During FY99 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 O. 5 5. 8 Unknown or Other Race 22.6 2.0 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 minodty 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. 2. 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 fire-cede 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 maior 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 35 rooms, and common space with new or lightly used fumiture provide clean and decent environments for participants. 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. 36 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 teentry 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 sourues. 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 37 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 secudng 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 Govemments (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. II D. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING NEEDS OF NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS 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% (Source: 1996 Census) 38 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 80 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 support services, at-home nursing care. For additional information on eldedy 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. There 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 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 retuming 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. (2) 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. 40 (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. c. 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 4] cam for individuals in the non-terminal stages of AIDS were identified as specific concerns. d. Public Housing Residents The Iowa City Housing Authority provides 37 units that are accessible to persons with disabilities. Currently all of the ICHA's accessible units are occupied. II E. 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 cedified 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 42 years of age for lead blood poisoning. Both neighborhoods have a large percentage of older homes built dudng 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 dsk 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. 43 Estimated Housing Units Containing Lead-Based Paint Somewhere in the Structure TABLE 11.8 Age of Number *Probability Estimated Range Estimated Range Housing Units of Units of Units of Units of Units with LBP with LBP with LBP Hazards to Children Under Age 7 Pre-1940 4,402 90% (3,522-4,402) (599-748) (+/- 10%) 1940-1959 3,449 80% (2,414-3,104) (410-528) (+/- 10%) 1960-1979 9,664 62% (5,025-8,958) (854-1,183) (+/- 10%) TOTALS 17,515 72.58% (10,961-14,464) (1,863-2,458) (+1-10%) *HUD Statistics from the CHAS Spring Training Manual, 1993. 44 Concentrations of Units With Lead Based F~aint And Low-Moderate Income Persons 1990 CENSUS DATA MAP ~]. 3 Hi h Concentration of Units With Lead Based aint P t990 Census Data L~1 ~'resence Above Ci~c~ Ave,.'age MAP ~J, 4 Percentages of Low-Moderate income Households 1990 Census Data 47 SelFSufficiency lob Training · Housin8 Suppor~ Services Emergency Shelter ili. Housing Market Analysis 48 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 quantify 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 49 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 histodc 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 dudng 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 (fratemities and sororities). 50 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 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 52 Table 111.2 NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS Unincorporated Johnson County~ Iowa City Coralville North Liberty2 # of Total # of Total Average # of Total # of Total Year Permits Value Permits Value Price Permits Value Permits Value 1993 163 $22,356,013 223 $27,088,191 $121 472 94 $13,138,100 29 $2,241,611 1994 153 24,449,012 206 27,513,693 $133 562 84 11,246,000 168 10,323,030 1995 111 18,213,000 149 18,828,773 $126 368 59 8,573,500 161 9,726,000 1996 101 15,820,626 90 13,582,422 $150 916 82 10,004,265 50 4,000,000 1997 110 18,827,909 110 17,217,457 $156 522 92 12,231,450 34 3,017,383 1998 127 24,049,994 154 20,642,082 $134 039 104 14,092,730 51 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 1970s as affordable housing. Starting in the early 1980s 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. 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 111.3 NEW DUPLEX DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS Iowa City Coralville North Liberty # of # of Total # of Year Permits Total Value Permits Value Permits Total Value 1993 10 $2,091,991 37 $3,860,000 7 $716,000 1994 14 2,436,487 30 3,645,000 - -- 1995 8 1,414,088 20 2,925,000 .... 1996 14 2,760,082 11 1,142,000 .... 1997 13 2,527,987: 6 865,000 33 2,389,600 1998 16 2,945,487 10 1,730,000 27 1,720,000 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. Table 111.4 NEW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING PERMITS~ Iowa City Coralville North Liberty~ # of Permits # of Permits # of T(~tal Year (Units) Total Value.. (Units) Total Value Permits (Units) Value 1993 ~24 (235) $9,726,12! 5 (29) $1,230,000 7 (53) $1,841,000 1994 28 (335) 12,793,325 9 (78) 2,215,000 2 (19) 741,000 1995 14 (166) 8,165,541 10 (88) 2,671,000 12 (38) 914,000 1996 19 (218) 11,108,901 10 (96) 1,541,000 10 (92) 2,792,840 1997 24 (185) 10,397,!14 5 (28) 1,475,000 2 (20) 599,000 1998 15 (97) 6,822,828' 7(49) 3,784,000 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. 54 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 Realtom 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 March 31, 1999 2 or Less 3 4 or More Percent of Price Class Bedrooms Bedrooms Bedrooms Total 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 55 Table 111.6 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL SALES JOHNSON COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS2 Johnson County 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Number of 1,039 1,251 1,248 1,269 1,193 1,365 1,486 1,760 Sales~ 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 rural areas. NOTE: Figures based on Iowa City Association of Realtom 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 p. otential 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 Annual Income Required $50,000 $443 $17,750 $75,000 $665 $26,660 $100,000 $888 $35,520 $125,000 $1,1 09 $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. 56 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 BPJ2 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.Ba, 111.9, and 111.10 show the vacancy rates for different types of units using Census data and locally generated data from surveys. 57 Table 111.7 RENTAL VACANCY RATES OVER TIME 1993- Unit Size 1982 1984 1986 1989 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 U nit Size 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Efficiency/One Bedroom 0.4 2.4 1.6 1.9 0.0 Two Bedrooms 0.7 3.0 1.7 0.5 0.6 Three Bedrooms 0.6 1.3 0.0 2.3 2.4 SOURCES: 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. 58 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 59 Table IlL 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. Pct. No. Pct. No. Pct. $245-299 4 1.8 ........... 4 0.1 $300-319 28 12.3 ........... 28 0.6 $320-339 118 52.0 26 2.4 ........ 144 3.0 ~ ~ 110 10.3 ........ 187 3.8 $360-379 .... 153 14.4 ........ 153 3.1 $380-399 .... 231 21.7 ........ 231 4.7 $400-419 .... 251 23.5 80 2.6 .... 331 6.8 $420-439 .... 128 12.0 136 4.3 - -- 264 5.4 . ::~: ~:; ::' ;' - 179 5.7 .... 255 5.2 $460-479 .... 33 3.1 508 16.2 .... 541 11.1 $480-499 .... 30 2.8 551 17.6 .... 581 11.9 $500-519 .... 20 1.9 287 9.2 .... 307 6.3 $520-539 .... 8 0.8 289 9.2 .... 297 6.1 $540-559 ........ 205 6.5 .... 205 4.2 $580-599 ........ 158 5.0 -- - 158 3.2 $600-619 ........ 202 6.4 27 6.0 229 ' 4.7 $620-639 ........ 139 4.4 30 6.7 169 3.5 $640-659 ........ 120 3.8 36 8.0 156 3.2 $660-679 ............ 52 11.6 52 1.1 $680-699 ....... 44 1.4 24 5.3 68 1.4 $700-719 ............ 13 2.9 13 0.3 $720-739 ........ 42 1.3 .... 42 0.9 $740-759 ............ 32 7.1 32 0.7 $760-779 ............ 88 19.6 88 1.8 ki=_~ ............ :;~;::!!;:~ ;!:~:;::: 72 1.5 $800-819 ............ 36 8.0 36 0.7 $820-839 ............ 34 7.6 34 0.7 $840-859 ............ $860-879 .................. 0.0 $880-899 .................... $900-919 .................... $920-939 .................... $940-950 ............ 1 0.2 1 <0.1 Total 227 100.0 1,066 100.0 3,135 100.0 450 100.0 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 111.8a shows them are 150 efficiency units available for Fair Market Rent (FMR) or less or 66% of all efficiencies. Them 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, them are 302 thme-bedroom units at FMR or less. This is 67% of all three-bedroom units in Iowa City. 60 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 III. f O 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 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 part 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 owneRoccupied 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 undeRrepresented compared to the State level is the Native American population. a. Definition of Minority Concentration A minority concentration is defined heroin as any tract where the population of any minodty group is ten percent more than the citywide proportion. Mapping of Iowa City shows the Asian or Pacific Islander population is the only minodty 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 62 MAP !11.1 Concentration of Minorities Shading indicates; Concentration ~ Minorities (Census tracts of ~mber of minorihz ~e gene~at 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 Number of Persons Population White (non-Hispanic) 87.2 52,440 Black (non-Hispanic) 3.2 1,899 Amedcan Indian, Eskimo, or .4 260 Aleut (non-Hispanic) Asian or Pacific Islander 5.8 3,467 (non-Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) 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 adiacent 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 64 MAP III. 2 Areas of Low-Moderate income Households MAP III. 3 (~t~ ~ease 61% ol' househeMs, ~a~e~ ~an 51% are ~low 80% median income) poor' and once done with college, will move into a higher earning bracket. Second, there are more apartment complexes with high tumover 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. III B. 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. 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 the Affordable Dream Homeownership Program (ADHOP) through which families 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. 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. In the first year, ADHOP has sold three homes. 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. 67 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 meet the definition of a family. Both programs operate at 96-103% occupancy levels. Table III. 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. Table 111.13: Other Assisted Housing Funding Project Population Sou rce U n its Cedarwood Apts. 50% median Sec. 236 63 income families Pheasant Ridge Apts. 50% median Sec. 236 248 income families Greater Iowa City Housing Fellowship Households under CDBG, HOME 74* 60% median income 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 L IHTCs 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 III. 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). 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 report 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 cdsis. 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. 70 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 individuals) transitional, group home for homeless youths under age 18. Average use: 3 individuals. Average stay: 6 months to 1 year. 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. c. 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. 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 psychiatdc 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. d. 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) Program Eft. 1 -BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 5-BR Total Public Housing -- - 24 59 18 - 101 HCVP Existing 19 253 448 172 14 1 907 (Vouchers) Total 19 253 472 231 32 1 1,008 The difference in the number of assisted units found in table 111.12 and 111.14 is due in part to a number of participants who are in the process of finding a unit. In addition, there remain available a limited number of vouchers targeted for persons with disabilities as well as vouchers specifically for families that are in danger of separating due to housing problems. 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 list of 25 households. 72 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-bedreom 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. 2. Inventory of Services for Persons who are Homeless or Living in Transitional Housing Child Care Resources 4C's -Community Coordinated Child Care HACAP - Head Start Handicare Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County PAL Program of Youth Homes Cdsis 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 73 Food Agape Cafe Crisis Center Free Lunch Program Johnson County WIG 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 74 Youth Services Mayor's Youth Employment Program United Action for Youth Youth Homes III D. SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES f. 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 Persons with mental illness 9 Hillcrest Birch House Persons with mental illness 5 Youth Homes Group Home Unaccompanied minors 14 Youth Homes/Independent Living Homeless youths 18 Structured Community Independent Living Homeless youth aged 16-21 12 Independent Living Persons with a variety of needs 5 Systems Unlimited-Group Homes, SAL Persons with developmental 160 disabilities Chatham Oaks, Inc. Persons with mental illness, mental 114 retardation or physical disabilities Mid-Eastern Council on Chemical Abuse Substance abuse patients 12 Coldren Retirement Residence Elderly men and women 10 Citizen Building Persons who are elderly or disabled 18 Ecumenical Towers Persons who are elderly 80 Greenwood Manor Convalescent care 87 Lantern Park Frail elderly men and women 100 Oaknoll Persons who are elderly 48 Autumn Park Persons who are elderly or disabled 64 Capitol House Persons who are elderly or disabled 81 Liberty Square (N. Liberty) Persons who are elderly 35 Coral Village (Coralville) Persons who are elderly or disabled 57 Atrium Village (Hills) Persons who are elderly and have long- 30 term health problems East Side Village (Lone Tree) Persons who are elderly Not Avail. Heritage Manor Apartments Persons who are elderly Not Avail. Windmill Pointe (Coralville) Persons who are elderly 40 Walden Place Persons who are elderly 10 DVIP Victims of domestic violence and 60 their children Ronald McDonald House Families of children under hospitalization 21 Lone Tree Care Center (Lone Tree) Persons who are elderly or disabled 46 Solon Nursing Care (Solon) Convalescent care 68 75 REM (Coralville) Persons with mental retardation 8 Reach for Your Potential (W. Branch) Persons with mental retardation 5 Iowa Veterans Home (Marshalltown) 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 III 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 perso. ns 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. 76 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) 77 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 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) 3. 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. III E. 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. 1. 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. 79 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 properties, 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. To help promote housing affordability the City has a discount program available to low-income households. This utility discount program lowers the monthly minimum water/sewer bills by 60% and the garbage/recycling bill by 75%. 2. Tax Po~cies 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. 80 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 limits the ability of the City to budget or commit funds for the development of affordable housing. 3. 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 rezone some residential areas have encountered resistance from neighbors opposed to more intensive development, especially the construction of apartments in single-family areas. Their concems 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 concems 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 concems 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 8] 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. 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 increased approximately 40 percent and sewer fees approximately 35 percent from 1995-2000. This represents 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 has completed a study to review the City's unified development codes to determine if streamlining or other changes were necessary. As a result, several changes were accepted that will allow for greater flexibility and promote affordability while maintaining safety. 5. 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 parts 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 vadous ways of providing affordable single-family housing on these lots. Methods include moving donated houses, sweat equity of future owners, and modular homes. 82 6. 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. Market forces determine a developer/builders ability to maximize their return on investment. 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 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.) 7. 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 attended 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. 8. Community 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. 83 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. Th, e 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 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. 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 the City of Iowa City will 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. III F. 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 84 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. ACTIONS TAKEN TO AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING Actions Taken Results Outreach through weekly advertisements in local Phone calls and walk-in inquiries newspapers regarding fair housing discrimination Regular monitoring by Human Rights Coordinator for Advertisers who placed the illegal ads are illegal advertisements contacted by the Human Rights Commission and provided educational materials Public Service Announcements on Housing Education and outreach - Get informal and Discrimination are shown on the local cable TV formal complaints (government channel - 29) Pamphlets and posters on the fair housing Increased public awareness of housing discrimination laws are disseminated to community discrimination organizations and are displayed at the University, Civic Center, Library and City buses. Educational video (Fair Housing Law) is made Increased public knowledge of Fair Housing available to the community Laws Referrals of housing discrimination complaints Interagency cooperation outside Iowa City's jurisdiction were made to HUD and the Iowa Civil Rights Commission Revising Human Rights Ordinance to become HUD has, again, requested revisions to the substantially equivalent Ordinance Analysis of Fair Housing Practices and Impediments Update of document addressed deficiencies in was updated the existing AI Discrimination Complaints were received by the Complaints were addresses as necessary (see Human Right Coordinator 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 85 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). 1. Family Size (larger families had a more difficult time finding affordable housing) 2. Racial Discrimination 3. Poor Rental Histories 4. Disabilities 5. Ignorance of the laws by both landlords and tenants 6. Reluctance to file official complaints 7. 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). 86 SelFSufficiency Job Training , Housing Support Services Emergency Shelter IV. Strategic Plan 87 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 and Table IV.3 HUD Tables IV. 1 and IV. 3 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 prohibit 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). 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.) 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 pdority 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 are 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 Under Served 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 Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative Needs Inventory Gap Priority Emergency Shelter 73 55 18 High Transitional Housing 60 30 30 High Permanent Housing (supportive) 381 291 90 High Total 223 85 128 Estimated Supportive Services Slots Job Training 120 20 100 High Case Management 180 84 96 High Substance Abuse Treatment 180 135 45 High Mental Health Care 120 20 40 High Housing Placement 180 80 100 Medium Life Skills Training 228 115 113 High Estimated Sub-Populations Chronic Substance Abusers 180 45 135 High Seriously Mentally III 72 20 52 High Dually-Diagnosed 60 20 40 Medium Veterans 72 22 50 Medium Persons with HIV/AIDS 23 5 18 High Victims of Domestic Violence 60 20 40 High Youth 50 18 32 High Continuum of Care: Gaps Analysis - Persons in Families with Children Beds/Units Estimated Current Unmet Need/ Relative Needs Inventory Gap Priority Emergency Shelter 33 48 (-15)* High Transitional Housing 101 36 65 High Permanent Housing (supportive) 30 0 30 High Total 134 48 86 Estimated Supportive Services Slots Job Training 61 15 46 High Case Management 46 15 31 Medium Child Care 157 27 130 High Substance Abuse Treatment 45 34 11 High Mental Health Care 92 10 82 High Housing Placement 167 40 127 Medium Life Skills Training 1100 40 1060 High Estimated Sub-Populations Chronic Substance Abusers 46 15 31 High Seriously Mentally III 18 5 13 High Dually-Diagnosed 15 3 12 High Veterans 18 5 13 Medium Persons with HIV/AIDS 5 2 3 High Victims of Domestic Violence 15 4 11 High Special Needs/Non-Homeless Sub-Populations Priority Need Estimated $ Elderly Medium Unknown Frail Elderly High Unknown Severe Mental Illness High Unknown Developmentally Disabled High Unknown Physically Disabled High Unknown Persons with Alcohol/Other Drug Addiction High Unknown Persons with HIV/AIDS High Unknown *Inventory exists at DVIP, however, funds for staffing do not allow for maximum utilization of the facility. HUD Table IV.1 LISTING OF PRIORITY NEEDS Priority Need Level 1990 1990 ESTIMATED PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS High, Medium, Low, ESTIMATED DOLLARS (households) No Such Need UNITS NEEDED TO ADDRESS 0-30% 31-50% 51 - 80% Cost Burden > H H M 1,088 20,200,000 Renter Small 30% Cost Burden > H H M 507 9,400,000 50% Physical Defects L L L 185 1,850,000 Overcrowded ** H M L 69 4, 140,000 Cost Burden > H H M 112 2,080,000 Large 30% Cost Burden > H H M 9 170,000 50% Physical Defects L L L 35 350,000 Overcrowded** H M L 7 420,000 Cost Burden > M M M 304 5,650,000 Elderly 30% Cost Burden > M M M 121 2,250,000 50% Physical Defects L L L 10 100,000 Overcrowded** M M L 19 1,140,000 Cost Burden > H M M 955 8,600,000 Owner 30% Cost Burden > H M M 263 4,730,000 50% Physical Defects H H M 2337 23,370,000 Overcrowded** L L L 75 1,400,000 Priority Need Level ESTIMATED PRIORITY HOMELESS NEEDS High, Medium, Low, No Such Need DOLLARS NEEDED TO ADDRESS Outreach Assessment Families Individuals w/Special Needs 600,000 M M M Emergency Shelters Families Individuals w/Special Needs 1,250,000 H H M Transitional Shelters Families Individuals w/Special Needs 3,250,000 H H H Permanent Supportive Housing Families Individuals w/Special Needs 1,250,000 N N H Permanent Housing Families Individuals w/Special Needs 6,510,000 H H I N 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 50 Households Assisted $ 180,000 Rental Housing - New Construction 125 Units $1,500,000 Rental Housing -Acq./Rehabilitation 50 Units $ 750,000 Homebuyer Assistance 55 Households $ 165,000 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab 300 Units $1,620,000 Homeless Shelters --- $ 335,000 Public Facilities --- $1,200,000 Public Services -- $ 725,000 Economic Development --- $ 375,000 Other Activities --- $ 250,000 Administration and Planning CDBG and HOME $1,000,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $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. 92 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 III 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 101 units 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 New Housing Choice Vouchers (20 annually) 50 Units Tenant Based Rental Assistance (10 annually) 100 Households Housing Skills and Location Assistance (20 annually) 7500 Units Inspections and Re-inspections of Rental Units (1500 annually) 10 Units 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 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 New Construction of Rental Housing (25 annually) 250 Units New Construction of Privately Developed Affordable Owner- Occupied Housing (50 annually) 25 Units 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) 94 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" pdority 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: Assist low-income households in maintaining and retaining their existing housing. Objectives: a. Establish/Improve emergency rent, mortgage and utility assistance. b. Improve in-home support systems such as: living skills training; check in/on seNice; "buddy system" supports/mentor program. c. Improve access to physical/mental health care. d. Facilitate the development of countywide housing rehab programs. In 1998, HUD allowed housing authorities to discontinue the use of federal preferences and to adopt local preferences in order to better serve the specific needs of the community. The ICHA addressed the needs of Iowa City's homeless by enacting a local preference that allowed homeless families to be served before any others applying for rental assistance. The ICHA designated DVIP, EHP, HACAP and other agencies to certify the homeless status of the family. Once this is done, the ICHA gives those applicants priority and their wait for rental assistance is substantially reduced. 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. 95 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. b. Reaching out to Persons who are Homeless and Assessing Individual Needs Strategy: Advocate human services coordination. Objectives: 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: Increase understanding of issues surrounding rural homelessness. Objective: Conduct a study of rural homelessness 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: Emergency Shelter Rehab/Expansion. Objectives: 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: Support plans for improving day shelter opportunities. Objectives: 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: Improve transitional housing programs for families. Objectives: a. Develop scattered-site, transitional housing programs requiring participation in supportive services. b. Help existing providers of transitional housing increase capacity. Strategy: Provide transitional housing for single individuals. Objectives: a. Develop Single Room Occupancy (SRO) type housing for singles with access to support services. b. Continue support of transitional housing for unaccompanied youth. Strategy: Provide special needs transitional housing. Objectives: 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.). IV D. OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 1. 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: a. 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. b. 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. 97 IV E. NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN TABLE IV. 3 Non-Housing Community Development Priorities PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Priority Need Level ESTIMATED 1999 NEEDS High, Medium, Low, DOLLARS NEEDED No Such Need TO ADDRESS PUBLIC FACILITY NEEDS Senior Centers L $1,000,000 Youth Centers H $1,200,000 Neighborhood Facilities M $1,200,000 Child Care Centers H $1,500,000 Trails, Art, Parks, Recreational Facilities L $6,878,151 Health Facilities L $100,000 Parking Facilities N $14,48,000 Other Public Facilities, Airport, Civic Center L $9,317,696 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Solid Waste Disposal Improvements L $4,520,000 Flood Drain Improvements L $6,954,000 Water Improvements L $49,064,000 Street Improvements L $27,621,000 Sidewalk Improvements L $2,934,000 Sewer Improvements L $33,360,000 Asbestos Removal L unknown Other Infrastructure Improvements Needs L $354,000 Cemetery PUBLIC SERVICE NEEDS Senior Services M $3,566,730 Handicapped Services M $5,601,580 Youth Services H $28,094,930 Transportation Services H unknown Substance Abuse Services H $16,695, 185 Employment Training H $46,840,970 Crime Awareness L $2,943,655 Fair Housing Activities M $790,000 Tenant/Landlord Counseling H $1,824,965 Child Care Services H $16,439,480 Health Services H $50,301,205 Other Public Service Needs H $20,979,605 PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Priority Need Level ESTIMATED 1999 NEEDS High, Medium, Low, DOLLARS NEEDED No Such Need TO ADDRESS ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS Accessibility Needs H $5,000,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION NEEDS Residential Historic Preservation Needs L $7,000,000 Non-Residential Historic Preservation L $7,500,000 Needs ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEEDS Commercial-Industrial Rehabilitation L $2,200,000 Commercial-Industrial Infrastructure L $5,250,000 Other Commercial Industrial Improvements L unknown Micro-Businesses H $500,000 Other-Businesses M unknown Technical Assistance H $150,000 Other Economic Development Needs H $6,802,000 Downtown/Streetscape OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Energy Efficiency Improvements M unknown Lead-Based Paint Hazards M $32,400,000 2160 units x 15,000/per Code Enforcement M $3,408000 PLANNING Planning M $450,000 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 cam 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 348 individual child care providers, distribut- ed 7,000 directories of child care services with 60 child care center and preschool entries, and provided consumer education as requested. According to 4Cs statis- tics, documented childcare needs in the Johnson County area have increased dramatically. The unmet needs are strongly focused on infant care; before/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- 100 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 summer/before/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 Currant 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. 101 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 headng 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. 102 Strategy: Provision of Health Services: Medical, Dental, Nutrition, Preventive Care Short-Term Objectives: a. Continue support of health, dental, and HIV/AIDS services. b. Support food and nutrition services for low-income resi- dents. c. Support assistance for prescription medication payments. Long-Term Objectives: a. Encourage participation of additional health care service 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 349 individual child care providers, and distributed 7,000 directories of child care services with 60 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 eldedy, 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 dudng 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. Support and expand childcare resources and referral servic- es, and opportunities including emergency and round the clock care. b. Explore, support, and expand services that provide adult daycare and respite care for the elde~y and for persons and families with special needs. ]03 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 transpodation 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 neighbodng 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 eldedy 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: a. Provide ongoing support to special needs population for regional transportation systems. b. 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.). b. 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 tenantJlandlord 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. 104 At present there are several 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 transitional 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 services that offer day-to-day living 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 Short/Long-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. 105 United Action for Youth (UAY) assists youth and families by offedng 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 33 youth. 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 1997 and 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 tenantSlandlord organization. The ICHA has developed, and will implement in the year 2000, a Certified Tenant Training Program. All rental assistance recipients will be required to attend the training. In the future, the certification will be available to any renter in the area. The ICHA has partnered with area landlords, Legal Services of Iowa, tenants and other agencies to assist with the presentation of the various topics. The components of the training include: 1 ) Understanding the Rental Process 2) Qualities of a Good Tenant 3) The Importance of Financial Responsibility 4) Maintaining Positive Tenant/Landlord Relations 5) Legal Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenants 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 "Substantially Equivalent" ordinance that allows the City to investigate discrimination complaints. Strategy: Continue Fair Housing Activities Short- Term Objectives: a. Pursue legal action against landlords intimidating tenants. b. Review current policies regarding manufactured housing eviction arbitration. c. 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. Continue support of in-home programs for the elderly. b. Explore, support and expand day care and respite care (see also Dependent Care) services. c. 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. 107 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 shadng 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 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. Develop easily accessible referral center. b. Pursue single application service system entry. 3. Fconomic 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 formedy 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. Participants in Promise Jobs are required to participate in a high school degree program. Strategy: Provide Employment Training and Education Short-Term Objectives: a. Continue and expand apprenticeship and employment train- ing programs. 108 b. Support education opportunities including basic ski//devel- opment (e.g. GED programs, adult literacy programs, vo- cational programs). Long-Term Objectives: a. Investigate how to best coordinatejob-training programs. b. Research work force and local employment opportunities to determine needed ski/Is. 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 iobs 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: a. Explore and implement mechanisms for increasing full-time, permanent jobs with benefits. b. Determine and publicize industry standards for hiring, wages and benefits within the community. c. Publicly recognize employers who creatively address em- ployment concems. d. 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 3'd 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 1997 and June 1998. 109 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. 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: a. Investigate methods of providing improved transportation and child care services for employees. b. Facilitate supportive employment services for persons with special needs (e.g. job coach, ADA compliance). c. Continue to support agencies that provide micro- enterprfse/entrepreneudal developmenL d. Expand childcare options to working parents. Long-Term Objectives: a. Provide improved transportation and child care services for employees. b. 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* 110 Long-Term Objectives: a. 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. b. 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 1. 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 barders to affordable housing created by public policies (See Section III. E.): a. Public Policies 1. Aggressively pursue funding for affordable housing from federal, state, and private sources to supplement City efforts to produce affordable housing. 2. 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 1. 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. 2. Continue funding of nonprofit and public services from property taxes received by the City. 3. 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 1. 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. 111 2. Examine inclusionary zoning practices, including density bonuses for developments that include affordable housing units. 3. Include zoning for lower cost housing alternatives such as single-room occupancy (SRO) housing, cooperatives, accessory apartments, manufactured and modular homes. 4. 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 Department. Minimal levels of safety and infrastructure quality to ensure long-term maintenance will be of concem. 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 1. Pursue in-fill development of non-conforming lots by granting variances, when appropriate. 2. 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). f. 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 1. 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. 2. 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). 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 ICHA 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 City.~ 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 ~ 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. ]]3 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. 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 1969, 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 dses 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, 320 or 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 dses to almost 10 percent. 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 pdvate 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 povedy 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 115 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 116 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 eadier, 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 persoWs 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 pdmary 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 proriders, 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. 118 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 Housing Choice Vouchers. More than 400 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. 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. 119 NONPROFIT ORGANITATIONS Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). DVIP serves women and men victims of domestic abuse and their children. Using neady $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 Fellowship (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 intemational 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. Hi//crest 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. /ndependent 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. 120 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 has come from local for-profit developers. In particular, Burns and Bums and the Farourn 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. The Housing Authority embarked on a joint venture with Southgate Development that resulted in the construction of three affordable homes on the west side of Iowa City which were then sold to income eligible families. To facilitate home ownership, the Housing Authority worked together with the Federal Home Loan Bank and the University of Iowa Community Credit Union to provide forgivable $10,000 loans to income eligible families who were participating in TOP or ADHOP. Other local lenders committed to TOP and ADHOP are Iowa State Bank, Hawkeye State Bank, Mercantile Bank, and Hills Bank. These lenders have agreed to certain financing terms and conditions that have made the dream of home ownership a reality for many families in Iowa City. 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 proriders are part of these agency hearings also. Currently there are only a few pdvate 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. 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 effort 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 HUD requires no resident initiatives due to the small number of Public Housing units owned by the City. The Housing Authority, however, encourages tenant input through the monthly newletter for Public Housing tenants. In addition, the ICHA holds meetings with tenants as new programs such as TOP and ADHOP are developed. The ICHA continues to encourage and act as a resource for the development of home based businesses. 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 30 years with a ten-year balloon. The second mortgage will be held by the ICHA. 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 three homes that have been sold. Presently, the ICHA is completing plans to reinvest the proceeds from these home sales into other affordable homes so that ADHOP may continue. 122 Potential homebuyers are screened for job stability or income capacity. Preference is given to families who have demonstrated economic self-sufficiency through a stable work history of at least three years and/or those who have completed an education or job training programming and who have obtained employment as a result. Families must be income eligible within the range of $25,000-$50,000 per year depending on family size. The potential homebuyer is also screened by local lending institutions for residential loan capabilities. The ICHA provides approved applicants with counseling in order to reduce impediments to obtaining the mortgage 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. 123 SelFSufficiency lob Training · Housing Support Services Emergency Shelter V. Certifications 124 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: 1. 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) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. 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; 125 6. 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; 7. 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: 1. 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; 2. 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 3. It will require that the language of paragraph I 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 126 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: 1. 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); 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2000 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; 3. 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. 127 Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. 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 2. 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 128 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 particular 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 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 to meet such needs. (Not Applicable Signature/Authorized Official Date 129 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 130 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 con~dentiality 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. (Not Applicable) Signature/Authorized Official Date 131 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. (Not Applicable) Signature/Authorized Official Date 132 APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: 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 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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). 5. 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). 6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: 133 Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Johnson County Iowa City, IA 52240 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. 7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprecurement 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). 134 Self-Sufficiency lob Training · Housing Support Services Emergency Shelter V!. Appendices 135 APPENDIX 1 CITY STEPS PUBLIC MEETING PARTICIPANTS 136 CITY STEPS -- PUBLIC MEETING PHEASANT RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS September 2, 1999 6:30 p.m. to 8:80 p.m. Would you like us to Name Agency Address s,.. you updates? ~L~,,~ {~x~tcA~ 3ax ~s, s~. tc 52~qo ~es 137 CITY STEPS --PUBLIC MEETING PHEASANT RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS September 2, f999 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Would you like us to Name Agency Address send you updates? 138 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 send you updates? -r,d'.es~ C~,'o,,,~ Ur~ DV t P 'PO ~ fz.ool 139 CITY STEPS--PUBLIC MEETING IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY September9, 1999 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Would you like us to Name Agency Address ,e.d you upd,te,? 140 CITY STEPS--PUBLIC MEETING Senior Center, Lower Level September 16, 19gg 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Would you like us to Name Agency Address send you updates? v ~ i' l. ' 0 r',J , . zz~/ C..,/ 141 CITY STEPS -- PUBLIC MEETING Mercantile Bank Atrium September 23, 1999 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Would you like us to Name Agency Address updates? Arc .~F 3'.,nson . ' ~-~H-~ 142 CITY STEPS --PUBLIC MEETING Mercantile Bank Atrium September 23, 1999 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Would you like us to Name Agency Address 77~". ,e,dyo. updates? 143 APPENDIX 2 PUBLIC MEETINGS INFORMATIONAL FLYER 144 2000-2004, tse'f Sur~c ency Ho/us~ng] ob Training : __._J Supportive Services Emergency Shelter CITY STEPS is a fiveyear plan for coordlna[Inl homing, iobs, and service programs for Iowa CiW's low-Income residents. STEP I Cldzens partialparing in four community discus- slons on Issues related to housing, homelesshess, Job training, lob creation, and supportive ser- vices. STEP 2 Many other cltizerts are asked for their views or ideas, esDeclally those low-income individuals who wfir beneflt from the proFams and servlces. STEP :~ Business leaden, wo~ers, community leaden, service provWlers and consumers plan together to coordinate needs, strategies, goals, and solu- Uons ror addressing t~e problems of lowa CIty's low-Income resldenu. STEP 4 ]nforma'Jon from the community moo'rings and oaher data will lulde comrnmllty members In setdng stratelles and priorities. STEP S Strategies and prioraries will determine funding Widelines For allocating HUD funds (Commu- nity Development Block Grant, HOM]E, and other programs. STEP 6 Each year an annual plan wI]l assess and out/Ine specific projects for the coming year and the arnount of HUD funds allocated to that ac'dvlty. CITY STEPS provides an opportunity for Iowa CIty to meet the nee~ of low-income residents and persons with medal needs For: Housing; Homeless Assistance; ]obs; Child Care; Traruporutlon; Public Services and FadIdes. The maximum annual Income to be considered Iow-ln. come tn Iowa City (as defined for ! 999 by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development) singte.erso. ear ..le....SSO,.O a two-person hrnily earning less than $34,800 a family of Ulree earning less than $39, 150 a family of four earning less than $43,500 CITY STEPS is the largest dtizen parrJclpatlon effort ever undertaken In Iowa CIty to discuss the needs and con- The community's priority Is to serve those most in need. Steve Long or Steve Nasby CIty of iowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa aty, ~A 319-3:56-5230 Stephen Long~lowa<lty.org or s.ve.'Nasby@,o a<, .org 145 APPENDIX 3 PUBLIC MEETING: SUMMARY OF COMMENTS 146 CITY STEPS SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR 1. Introduce yourself and the organization (if any) that you represent 2. Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topics (public services and facilities) 3. Set the tone of the meeting (informal) 4. Introduce City Staff (Steve Long and Steve Nasby) who will explain CITY STEPS 5. Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak 6. Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see 7. Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea 8. Make sure everyone has a chance to comment 9. 3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting 10. Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING 1. Accessibility (getting there) to human service agencies and paperwork barriers 2. Child care issues such as availability and cost 3. Transportation needs 4. Job training or education issues 5. Barriers to community involvement or perceptions of neighborhoods 6. What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them 147 CITY STEPS Public Meeting Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center September 2, 1999 - 6:30 p.m. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR 31. Introduce yourself and the organization (if any) that you represent 32. Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topics (public services and facilities) 33. Set the tone of the meeting (informal) 34. Introduce City Staff (Steve Long and Steve Nasby) who will explain CITY STEPS 35. Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak 36. Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see 37. Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea 38. Make sure everyone has a chance to comment 39. 3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting 40. Remind everyone to sign in so we can keep them updated QUESTIONS FOR THE MEETING 7. Accessibility (getting there) to human service agencies and paperwork barriers 8. Child care issues such as availability and cost 9. Transportation needs 10. Job training or education issues 11. Barriers to community involvement or perceptions of neighborhoods 12. What works? Tell us about good examples of things so we can duplicate them 148 CITY STEPS Public Meeting Iowa City Public Library September 9, 1999 - 5:30 p.m. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR 11. Introduce yourself (Maryann Dennis) and the organization (GICHF) that you represent 12. Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topics (housing & homeless issues) 13. Set the tone of the meeting (informal) 14. Introduce City Staff (Steve Long, Steve N, Linda S) and HCDC members who will explain CITY STEPS 15. Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak 16. Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see 17. Welcome all ideas and Questions., .not such thing as a bad idea 18. Make sure everyone has a chance to comment 19. 3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting 20. 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 149 CITY STEPS Public Meeting Senior Center September 16, 1999 - 6:30 p.m. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR 21. Introduce yourself (Gretchen Schmuch) and the organization (HCDC) that you represent 22. Set the tone of the meeting. State the general topics (housing, homeless, jobs, services) 23. Set the tone of the meeting (informal) 24. Introduce City Staff who will explain CITY STEPS 25. Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak 26. Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see 27. Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea 28. Make sure everyone has a chance to comment 29. 3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting 30. 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 150 CITY STEPS Public Meeting Mercantile Bank Atrium September 23, 1999 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MODERATOR 1. Introduce yourself and the organization (if any) that you represent 2. Set the tone of the meeting and state the general topic (Economic Development) 3. Set the tone of the meeting (informal) 4. Introduce City Staff (Steve Long and Steve Nasby) who will explain CITY STEPS 5. Ask people to state their name and organization (if applicable) before they speak 6. Encourage people to discuss their needs and other needs they see 7. Welcome all ideas and Questions...not such thing as a bad idea 8. Make sure everyone has a chance to comment, 9. 3 - 5 minute time limit on comments. Do not let anyone person monopolize the meeting 10. 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 151 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"~ 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 3r~-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 $$ childcare will be included. Wants social services. Reliance on social services too high in some case sand private businesses could take people out of social services if they paid up wage and benefits. Public Facilities Development of a downtown multi-use center (refers to Human Services referrals) More childcare in Broadway area - more centers that take Title XX -Need childcare for 3r~ shift that is certified No doctors south of Highway 6 - need a medical clinic that accepts Title 19 south of Highway 6 Child care - home centers. Local empowerment board is serving this need and is looking at young children. Substantial need for low income persons. HCDC to set aside $$ for child are startups. Need 2n~ & 3~d shift child care & weekends. 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 shadng issues $8-9/hr. living wage low income persons' issues. Economic development and jobs paying a living wage. Affordability issues State and Fed $$ going to business creating lower paying jobs. -County Supervisors have a draft ordinance. Focuses on human services only to get more $$ 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. TI F 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. ].54 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 -Landlords abuse system & raise rents & say that tenants damaged units to collect $$ from City -Better advertising of programs offered by City for utility assistance -Still a struggle even after off welfare & with a job with benefits because of children, etc. -Feel left out because housing costs are so high -Need to diversify Section 8 availability around the entire town Accessible housing issues for rental housing and businesses Human Rights Iowa City (group) - support efforts to get affordable housing and living wage. National Low Income Housing Coalition - Iowa data 39% cannot afford FMR - 70 hours minimum wage to afford FMR $8.97/hr avg. Did housing session last week. Wants to tell HCDC. State changes. Forward fund housing development. -Past CDBG/HOME practices has been for gap funding. IFA point system for tax credit projects favors local support of 5% or 3% of project costs. Local $ can be conditional upon funding and factors. More competition for funds. 2000 applications in March 2000. oHUD $$ does not come until Jan. AHFP is a possibility. Iowa City $$ as far as LIHTC. Staff in best position to make recommendation. olDED?IFA - very competitive. City needs to give $$ to promote. They are 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 efficiencies 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. Cannot receive medication without address! Day facility needed Homeless persons here not all people in salaries Housing for refugees needed while determining residency status 156 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. 157 -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. 158 APPENDIX 4 GENERAL DEFINITIONS 159 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 882.109). 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 years 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. 160 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. 161 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. H__O_M_E: 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. 162 I ead-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:1 (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. HUE) 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. 163 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 dght 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 sedous 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 164 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 fight 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) 165 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. 166 APPENDIX 5 RANKING SHEET 167 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\cdteria 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? (High=l 0, Medium=6, Low=3 points) 2. Has the applicant documented a need for this project? (0-5 points) 3. Project meets the goals or objectives in CITY STEPS? (0-5 points) SUB-TOTAL Leveraging Resources (maximum 25 points) 1. Does the project allow for the re-use of CDBG\HOME funds? (0-7 points) A. Principal and interest [30 year or less Amortization] 7 points B. Principal and no interest [30 year or less Amortization] 6 points C. Principal with a balloon payment 3 points D. Conditional Occupancy Loan (future repayment) f point E. Declining balance lien (amount forgiven over time) 0 points F. Grant (no repayment) 0 points 2. Project leverages human resources [volunteers, etc.] (0-8 points) 3. Project leverages other financial resources? [Including in-kind] (0-8 points) 4. Project pays property taxes or a payment in lieu of taxes (0-2 points) SUB-TOTAL Feasibility (maximum 20 points) 1. The project will be completed within the required time period? (0-6 points) 2. Project budget is justified? [Costs are documented\reasonable] (0-6 points) 3. The level of public subsidy is needed? [Private funds not available?] (0-4 points) 4. Has applicant documented efforts to secure other funding? (0-4 points) SUB-TOTAL Impact\Benefit (maximum 25 points 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 self-sufficiency? (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? (0-4 points) 2. If previously funded, has applicant completed prior project(s) and maintained regulatory compliance? (0-6 points) 3. If new, applicant can maintain regulatory compliance? (0-6 points) SUB-TOTAL GRAND TOTAL: PROJECT NAME: PROPOSED ALLOCATION: $ (Projects under 60 points receive $0) 168 2-07-99 27 Prepared by: Sarah E. Holecek, First Asst. City Atty, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 99-427 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONVEY A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 3, RUNDELL ADDITION, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2,995 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF GRANT STREET AND COURT STREET, TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILLIAM G. FLANAGAN AND ELIZABETH ROSE, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 18, 2000 WHEREAS, William G. Flanagan and Elizabeth Rose, as owners of the adjacent property at 406 Grant Street, have offered the sum of $525.00 for an approximate 2,995 square foot portion of a City-owned, unbuildable remnant lot known as Lot 1, Block 3 Rundell Addition; and WHEREAS, Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Rose have made their offer based on an appraisal of the subject property and plan to use the property for the construction of a driveway from their property to Grant Street; and WHEREAS, The amount offered for the property is in the mid-range of the values indicated by the appraisal; and WHEREAS, the City does not need the subject property to provide access to property in the area and there are no infrastructure or easements upon the subject property; and WHEREAS, discussion of the disposition of the subject property is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that: 1, The City Council does hereby declare its intent to convey its interest in an approximate 2,995 square foot portion of a City-owned, unbuildable remnant lot known as Lot 1, Block 3 Rundell Addition to Mr. William Flanagan and Ms. Elizabeth Rose, adjoining property owners located at 406 Grant Street, for the sum of $525.00. 2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for January 18, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk, and that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be published as provided by law. Resolution No. 99-427 Page 2 It was moved by Norton and seconded by 0' Donnel 1 the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef Passed and approved this 7th day of December , 1999. - c AYOR ATTEST: CiTL~2~LERK . A by November 22, 1999 Sarah Holecek ~ - .... City Attorney's Office 410 E Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Ms. Holecek: We are writing to inform you of our intent to bid to purchase a parcel of land that currently belongs to the City of Iowa City. The parcel is situated adjacent to our residence at 406 6rant Street. It is a rectangular piece of land, identified as Lot 1, Block 3 Rundell Addition, described in the accompanying appraisal conducted at our request by MRS Appraisals. The appraisal is dated October 27, 1999, and we received it on November 9. The first steps we took in order to determine how we might acquire the property were to talk with Rick Foss and Bob Miklo. They informed us that there did not seem to be any inherent obstacle to the sale of the property from the City' s standpoint: in particular, the sale involved no vacation of right.of. way by the City. Our understanding was that it was up to us, as the prospective buyers, to assess the value of the property in order to make a bid. We chose to employ professional and licensed appraisers to assign a value to the property, since we had no method of determining a fair offer ourselves. As indicated in the appraisal, the property in question is a remnant lot, which is to say that it is not independently buildable, and is thereby of value only to adjacent landowners. The range of values represented in the enclosed appraisal was established by calculating the value per square foot of other remnant parcels recently sold by the City to adjacent property holders. Given that the method appears to be based on applicable precedents, as described in that appraisal, it would seem that this is a sound method of determination of value. We have taken a hand in maintaining the city parcel through annual leaf and brush removal, and in clearing away heavier limbs from the shade trees after the storms of recent years. We tried unsuccessfully to right a large apple tre~that was blown down by the storm two years ago, until we were discouraged by experts. We participate armuaily in the Ralston Creek clean-up in the creek area adjacent to the lot. While we understand that these facts have no direct bearing on the sale of the land, we believe that our efforts attest to the prospetit that the property will be well-maintained. Our interest in the property is in constructing a driveway with access from Grant Street where parking is in moderately high demand due primarily to nearby rental properties. The siting of the driveway dose-in to our house will not affect the mature trees on the lot. We plan additional landscaping on the site. Finally, we understand that by purchasing the property we become responsible for maintenance, including snow removal from adjacent sidewalks, relieving the City of the expense of such maintenance. We hereby offer to buy the property for the sum of $525.00, a figure midway within the appraised range. We hope that we can look forward to a favorable response from the City Council, and we will be happy to respond to any questions you or they may have. - z ~,~' ~""~' Eliz~eeLth Rose William G. Flhnagan 406 Grant Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 358-7658 APPRAISAL REPORT Portion of Lot 1, Block 3 Rundell Addition, Iowa City, Iowa Approximately 2,995 sqft PREPARED FOR William F!anagan 406 Grant Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 PREPARED BY Hal Kleinsmith 465 Highway #1 West Suite 200 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 November 3, 1999 Mr. William Flanagan 406 Grant St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Flanagan In accordance with your request for an appraisal of a portion of the vacant lot identified in this property as Lot 1 Block 3 Rundell Addition except for the S42' of W 72' in Iowa City Iowa. Please find attached a report which contains some of the materials gathered and considered in preparation of this limited summary appraisal report. It is further understood that this report may be used in an attempt to purchase the subject site from the City of Iowa City. The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the current market value of the fee simple estate. Please be advised that the site has been inspected, and that all data contained herein fumished by others is considered to be reliable. This appraisal report was completed in accordance with the current "Uniform Standards Board" of the Appraisal Foundation and is referred to as a limited summary appraisal report. As of the date of appraisal, October 27, 1999 it is my opinion that the subject property described in this report has an estimated hypothetical value range of: $300 to $750 Three Hundred Dollars to Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars Submitte y, 9 Hal Kleinsmit~ Certified General Real Property Appraiser Iowa #CG01544 Summary of Salient Facts DATE OF SITE VISIT: November 1, 1999 PROPERTY RIGHTS APPPRAISED: Fee Simple Estate INDICATED HYPOTHETICAL VALUE RANGE: $300 -$750 PURPOSE OF THE APPRAISAL: To estimate the "hypothetical" market value of a portion of a city lot for plotrage with an adjoining property. PROPERTY REPRESENTATION: I was unaccompanied on my inspection of the subject property. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The entire lot owned by the City of Iowa City is known as: Lot 1, Block 3 in Rundell, Johnson County, Iowa, according to the plat thereof except commencing a the SW comer thereof, thence east 72', thence north 42', thence west 72' thence south 42' to the place of beginning. Subject to easements and restrictions of use and record. A discussion with Rick Fosse in the Iowa City engineers office indicates the city would be willing to sell a portion of the parcel 41.6 x 72 running from the north edge of the site to the street right of way. This indicated area is 2,995 sqft. No survey has been done. Measurements are taken from available city assessor and auditor records. LOCATION: The subject property is located on the east side of Iowa City in a primarily residential neighborhood. The subject site is at the southeast comer of Grant Street and Court Street. TYPE OF PROPERTY: The subject site is a vacant rectangular lot in an older area of east Iowa City. LOT SIZE: The hypothetical subject site is rectangular in shape and is approximately 41.6 x 72 or 2,995 sqft. No survey has been done on the subject site. Information is from available city and county records and believed to be accurate. The area being considered in this report is not of sufficient size to be used as a building site. IMPROVEMENTS: The subject site is vacant and there are no improvements. ZONING: The subject site is Zoned RS-8 Medium Density Single Family Residential. This area is primarily intended to provide for development of small lot single family dwellings. Minimal lot area is 5,000 sqft with a minimum width of 45' and frontage of 25' on a public street. CENSUS TRACT: The subject property is located in Metropolitan area 3500, Map # 19- 103 and the subject tract is 0015.00. TITLE HOLDER AND HISTORY OF TITLE: The subject site is currently owned by the City of Iowa City. The subject has been owned by the city since 1978 and there have been no other recent sales of this site. EASEMENTS OF RECORD: No noted adverse easements or encroachments that would affect the subject site value. FLOOD HAZARD INFORMATION: FEMA flood insurance map # 190171 0010 C dated June 5, 1985. The subject site is indicated to be located within Zone A & B. Zone A represents areas of the 100 year flood plain, and Zone B are areas between the 100 year and 500 year flood plains. A discussion with Rick Fosse of the Iowa City city engineers office indicates that the majority of the site being appraised is located in the 500 year flood plain with a small portion along the eastern edge might fall in the 100 year flood plain. No survey for the subject site has been done, all information about the site is an estimate from available city plats. TYPE OF APPRAISAL: This is a limited summary appraisal report and conforms with current U.S.P.A.P. guidelines. 4 PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE APPRAISAL: The purpose of this appraisal is to estimate the current market value of a hypothetical vacant parcel located at the southeast comer of Grant St. and Court St. in Iowa City, Iowa. The function of the appraisal is intended for use by William Flanagan in proceedings with the city of Iowa City to buy a portion of a vacant lot adjacent to his property. The client for this report is William Flanagan. DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: 1. buyer and seller are typically motivated; 2. both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he considers his own best interest; 3. a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; 4. payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and; 5. the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions* granted by anyone associated with the sale. * Adjustments to the comparables must be made for special or creative financing or sales concessions. No adjustments are necessary for those costs which are normally paid by the sellers as a result of tradition or law in a market area; these costs are readily identifiable since the seller pays these costs in virtually all sales transactions. Special or creative financing adjustments can be made to the comparable property by comparisons to financing terms offered by a third party institutional lender that is not already involved in the property or transaction. Any adjustment should not be calculated on a mechanical dollar for dollar cost of the financing or concessions by the dollar amount of any adjustment should approximate the markets reaction to the financing of concession based on the appraiser' s judgrnent. ANALYSIS OF THE ASSIGNMENT I have been asked to determine the value of a proposed vacant parcel located at the comer of Grant Street and Court Street in Iowa City. This parcel is to be a portion of an existing lot currently owned by the City of Iowa City. The area being considered in this analysis is not of sufficient size to be a building site. The highest and best use of the parcel is as plottage or assemblage with another adjoining parcel. Because of this factor there is a very limited market for the subject site. Plottage as defined in" The Dictionary of Real Estate Apppraisal" second addition. The increment of value when two or more sites are assembled or created to produce greater utility. Assemblage as defined in "The Dictionary of Real Estate Apppraisal" second addition. The combining of two or more parcels, usually but not necessarily contiguous, into one ownership or use. There are very few similar raw land purchases in our area. Occasionally portions of vacated alleys will be purchased by adjoining landowners. Likewise areas of raw land will be purchased to made adjoining lots conforming to site size requirements. This is most often seen in older residential areas where existing sites are small and often don't conform with current zoning requirements. Do to the lack of data available raw land sales have been researched and considered in an attempt to identify a proper adjustment for existing site sales. Because of limited sales of similar units the final indicated value is somewhat judgmental. The subject property is a proposed site and the final indicated value is hypothetical and is subject to survey in a timely fashion. 6 PROPERTY RIGHTS APPRAISED The property rights being appraised are considered to be held in "FEE SIMPLE TITLE", AS IF VACANT, flee and clear of liens and encumbrances except for zoning restrictions, easements of record, mortgage loans, and any other restrictions as may be noted. · Subsequent pages are as follows: Photos of the subject site Proposed plat of the subject site Photos of the subject site . ... .. ., .? 8 Photos of the subject site 9 · -.,. :.!, .,,- ~ ,I ~ - ' ~! . r ~.I ~/T' !~' Z' ~ '.6: · ,. : . , .: ..a. ~_. :~:.... '.. '. ~ ,. :: .. ......5 ."; .-. ' ' . ,~,0~9~ ' ~ L ~ '~' '~ "'~'~ ~..;' - ~ .~ . · · ~ .- · . .- , - - ?':: . ' ,32',122' :', 50' 50' 50' ':~ , ,:. o 31': 30 29 . ~ ' ' .:~ , ';', -004 - · .-- ~ ~ .... -007 B ' ...'. 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There are public concrete sidewalks running along the west and north edges of the proposed site. Ralston Creek is located just east of the proposed site. Areas along Ralston Creek tend to fall within the 100 year and 500 year flood plain basin. City officials indicate the majority of the subject site will fall within the 500 year flood plain but a portion could be in the 100 yr plain. This cannot accurately be determined without a survey of the proposed parcel. This parcel is not of sufficient size to be a legal building site. 11 APPROACHES TO VALUE Three approaches to real estate value have been developed through the experience of professional appraisers. The order of these approaches may vary depending on the circumstance. 1. The Cost Approach 2. The Income Approach 3. The Sales Comparison Approach The Cost Approach to estimates the property value as indicated by the sum of the value contributed by the land (see land value estimate in Cost Approach section) as though unimproved and subject improvements, and the value contributed by the improvements. The Income Approach considers the stream of income which the property is likely to produce during its economic life, and coverts this income to a value estimate. The Sales Comparison Approach consists of comparing the subject property with other properties that have been sold, or are for sale, and would be in direct competition with the subject. Whenever possible, all three approaches will be applied in making an estimate of value. One approach, however, will often be given greater weight than the others, depending largely on the type of property, the most convincing factual data available, and the purpose for which the appraisal is made. Comments on The Approach to Value: The subject site is vacant land, the only applicable approach is the comparison sales approach to value. Past vacant sites have been considered in comparison with the subject site. Because of the lack of data, these comparables will be adjusted for the subjects use as plottage. Due to the lack of improvements the Cost Approach is omitted from this analysis. Also due to the size and type of property there is insufficient rental data to apply the income approach to value. Due to these factors the Income Approach is also omitted from this analysis. 12 SALES COMPARISON APPROACH TO VALUE DEFINITION OF SALES COMPARISON APPROACH This approach is based on the principle of substitution, which states that a prudent purchaser would pay no more for real property than the cost of acquiring an equally desirable substitute on or through the open market. It assumes the sale of similar or nearly similar properties from which units of comparison may be extracted and applied to the property being appraised for an indication of property value. SALES COMPARISON APPROACH An effort has been made to identify other sites that have sold as plottage with adjacent properties. All of these sales were from the City of Iowa City to adjacent property owners. There are a limited number of these sales and some are commercial sites. An effort has been made to identify the value difference paid for these sites as compared to market value of buildable sites. Comparable sales of parcels for plottage to adjacent site owners. 839 S. 1st Avenue, Iowa City. This property owner purchased a portion of the right of way running along the southern edge of their property line. This is a commercial site and the right of way was purchased for use as handicapped parking. The purchased area is a 12.5' x 75' or 937.5'. The site was purchased for $2,559.38 or $2.73/sqft. Commercial land in this area typically sells for $8.00/sqft. The sale of land for plottage indicates a value of 34% the indicated market value. A vacant parcel was purchased by an adjoining land owner at 816 S. Gilbert Street in Iowa City. This adjoining parcel was made into parking area. This location is a commercial site with an anticipated land value of $6.00/sqft. This parcel 1,454 sqft was purchased for a reported $799 or $.55/sqft. This sale would indicate that land for plottage has a value of 10% of the indicated market value. 833 River Street, Iowa City. The property owner recently purchased the adjoining vacant right of way approximately 8, 105 sqft. This site was purchased for a reported $3,000 or $.37/sqft. Lot values in this preferred residential area are some of the highest within the city limits. It is estimated that lots sell approximately $5.00/sqft in this area. The sale of land for plottage would indicate a value of 7% of the indicated market value. 13 Gable Street fight of way, in the Mount Pleasant residential addition was purchased from the city of Iowa City. This vacated street fight of way was purchased for use as a driveway access. The parcel is 50 x 125 or 6,250 sq~. This site was purchased for $280.03 or .05/sqft. Lots in this subdivision have been selling for approximately $25,000 for and average of 8,500 sqft. The indicated land value is $2.94/sqft. The sale of land for plottage indicates a value of 2% the indicated market value. A review of the available sales data indicates that plottage sites sell for 2% to 34% of market value. Because of the proposed subject parcel size, location and appeal the estimated value is 10% of indicated market value. The following comparable residential sites are used to develop a market value of land in the subject area. These listings and sales represent interior lots on the east side of Iowa City. 14 Comparable Listings & Land Sales: Listings: 1923 Morningside Drive, Iowa City is a 50 x 120' site or 6,000 sqft. This site is currently listed for $26,900. The price has been reduced and the site has been on the market for over 1 year. The current listing would indicate a price of $4.48/sqft. Lot 6 B Street, Iowa City is a 80 x 155' site or 12,400 sqft. This site is currently listed for $29,500. The listing has been on the market for 67 days. The current listing would indicate a sales price of $2.38/sqft. Lot C Yewell Street, Iowa City is an irregular lot 125 x 135 or 16,875 sqft. The site is listed for $15,000. This listing has been on the market for approximately 189 days. The indicted sales price would be $.89/sqft Sales: 1923 Morningside Drive, which is currently listed was purchased in 1994 for a reported $19,500 by an adjoining property owner. This site reflects a sales price of $3 .25/sqft. 1831 G Street, Iowa City was sold for a reported $19,500 on 5/1/96. This lot is 80 x 50 or 4,000 sqft. Improvements were demolished from this building site and can be used a residential site. The indicated sales price is $4.88/sqft. In reviewing sales it appears that properties like the subject demand a value significantly less than parcels that can be complete building sites. The comparables appear to support a value range of $.90/sqft to $4.90/sqfk This range is broad but not unexpected in light of the lack of data for this analysis. In reviewing sales it appears that sites purchased for plottage to adjacent sites demand a value significantly less than parcels that can be complete building sites. As is indicated the subject parcel will demand only 10% of the indicated market value of surrounding lots. The value range indicates $.90 - $4.90/sqft assuming the subject site is 10% of market value the indicated adjusted value is $.10 - $.50/sqft. The subject site is estimated at 2,995 sqft. The subjects indicated value range is: 2,995 x $. 10/sqft = $ 299.50 ($300) to 2,995 x $.50/sqft = $1,497.50 ($1,500). The indicated value range for the proposed site is $300 to $1,500 15 RECONCILLIATION OF VALE. As discussed in the body of this anlaysis there is limited data for use in this report. The indicated values are very judgemental as well as the adjustment of raw land for plottage compared to legal building sites. The data in this anlaysis supports a value range of $300 to $1,500. Because of the size of the subject site and its location the highest and best use of the site is as plottage with an adjoining property. There is limited demand for the subject parcel due to lack of possible properties that could use the site as plottage. After considering all data in the report and the limited demand for the subject site I would expect its value to fall in the bottom half of the range say $300 to $750. Indicated Final Value: $300 to $750 Three Hundred Dollars to Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars This reported value is hypothetical and is dependent on a survey and subdivision of the subject site in a timely fashion. This report is a limited appraisal summary report and Certified General Real Property Appraiser Certificate # CG01544, expires 6/30/2000 16 STATEMENT OF LIMITING CONDITIONS AND APPRAISERS CERTIFICATION CONTINGENT AND LIMITING CONDITIONS: The appraiser's certification that appears in this report is subject to the following: 1. The appraiser (s) assume no responsibility for matters of a legal nature affecting the property appraised or the title thereto, nor do the appraisers render any opinion as to the title, which is assumed to be good and marketable. The property is appraised as though being under responsible ownership. 2. Any sketch in the report may show approximate dimensions and is included to assist the reader in visualizing the property. The appraisers have made no survey of the property. 3. The appraiser (s) has examined the available flood maps provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or data sources) and has noted in the appraisal report whether the subject site is located in an identified special flood hazard area. Because the appraiser (s) is not a surveyor, makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, regarding this determination. 4. The appraiser (s) is not required to give testimony or appear in court because of having made the appraisal with reference to the property in question, unless arrangements have been made therefore. 5. Any distribution of the valuation in the report between land and improvements applies only under the existing program of utilization. The separate valuation for land and buildings must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if so used. 6. The appraiser (s) has noted in the appraisal report any adverse conditions (such as, needed repairs, depreciation, the presence of hazardous waste, toxic substances, etc.) observed during the inspection of the subject property or that became aware during the normal research involved in performing the appraisal. Unless otherwise stated in the appraisal report, the appraiser (s) has no knowledge of any environmental conditions (including the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc.) that would render the property more of less valuable and has assumed that there are no such conditions and makes no guaranties or warranties, express or implied, regarding the condition of the property. The appraiser will not be responsible for any such conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist. The appraiser report must not be considered as an environmental assessment of the property. 17 7. Information, estimates, and opinions fumished to the appraiser, and contained in the report, were obtained from sources considered reliable and are believed to be true and correct, however, no responsibility for accuracy of such items furnished to the appraiser can be assumed by the appraisers. 8. The appraiser (s) will not disclose the contents of the appraisal report except as provided for in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 9. The appraiser (s) has based the appraisal report and valuation conclusion for an appraisal that is subject to satisfactory completion, repairs, or alterations on the assumption that completion of the improvements will be performed in a workmanlike manner. 10. The appraiser (s) must provide written consent before the lender/client specified in the appraisal report can distribute the appraisal report (including conclusions about the property value, the appraiser's identity and professional designations, and any references to any professional appraisal organizations or the firm with which the appraiser is associated) to anyone other than the borrower; the mortgagee or its successor and assigns; the mortgage insurer; consultants; professional appraisal organizations; any state or federally approved financial institution; or any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or any state or the District of Columbia. The appraiser's written consent and approval must also be obtained before the appraisal can be conveyed by anyone to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media. 18 APPRAISERS CERTIFICATION The appraiser (s) certifies and agrees that: 1. I have researched the subject market area and have selected a minimum of three recent sales of properties most similar and proximate to the subject property for consideration in the sales comparison analysis and have made a dollar adjustment when appropriate to reflect that market reaction to those items of significant variation. If a significant item in a comparable property is superior to, or more favorable than, the subject property, a negative adjustment was made to reduce the adjusted sales price of the comparable and, if a significant item in a comparable property is inferior to, or less favorable than the subject property, a positive adjustment was made to increase the adjusted sales price of the comparable 2. I have taken into consideration the factors that have an impact on value in my development of the estimate of market value in the appraisal report. I have not knowingly withheld any significant information from the appraisal report and I believe, to the best of my knowledge, that all statements and information in the appraisal report are true and correct. 3. I stated in the appraisal report only my own personal, unbiased, and professional analysis, opinions, and conclusions, which are subject only to the contingent and limiting conditions specified in this report. 4. I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and I have no present or prospective personal interest or bias with respect to the participants in the transaction. I did not base, either partially or completely, my analysis and/or the estimate of market value in the appraisal report on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of either the prospective owners or occupants of the properties in the vicinity of the subject property. 5. I have no present or contemplated future interest in the subject property, and neither my current or future employment nor my compensation for performing this appraisal is contingent on the appraised value of the property. 6. I was not required to report a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client or any related party, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a specific result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event in order to receive my compensation and/or employment for performing the appraisal. I did not base the appraisal report on a requested minimum valuation, a specific valuation, or the need to approve a specific mortgage loan. 19 7. I performed this appraisal in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were adopted and promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation and that were in place as of the effective date of this appraisal, with the exception of the departure provision of those Standards, which does not apply. I acknowledge that an estimate of a reasonable time for exposure in the open market is a condition in the definition of market value and the estimate developed is consistent with the marketing time noted in the neighborhood section of this report, unless I have otherwise stated in the reconciliation section. 8. I have personally inspected interior and exterior areas of the subject property and the exterior and all properties listed as comparables in the appraisal report. I further certify that I have noted any apparent or known adverse conditions in the subject improvements, on the subject site, or on any site within the immediate vicinity of he subjects property of which I am aware and have made adjustments for these conditions in my analysis of the property value to the extent that I had market evidence to support them. I have also commented about the effect of the adverse conditions on the marketability of the subject property. 9. I personally prepared all conclusions and opinions about the real estate that were set forth in the appraisal report. If I relied on significant professional assistance from any individual or individuals in the performances of the appraisal or the preparation of the appraisal report, I have named such individual (s) and disclosed the specific tasks performed by them in the reconciliation section of this appraisal report. I certify that any individual so named is qualified to perform the tasks. I have not authorized anyone to make a change to any item in the report; therefore, if an unauthorized change is made to the appraisal report, I will take no responsibility for it. Appraiser: /~~~,~ I-l~a{ Kleinsmith- Certified General Real Property Appraiser Certificate # CG01544, expires 6/30/2000 20 Prepared by: Andrew P. Matthews, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030 RESOLUTION NO. 99-428 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER BETWEEN THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CITY OF IOWA CITY WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City received a Notice of Intent to Commence Citizen Action with respect to certain claimed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit discharge violations at the City of Iowa City's wastewater treatment facilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources have through the years regularly review the performance of the City of Iowa City's wastewater treatment facilities to better insure effective operations and permit compliance; and WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recognize that the City of Iowa City is in the middle of a significant upgrade to its wastewater treatment facilities so that its wastewater treatment facilities operate as efficiently as possible and to maintain the facilities in good working order to obtain the best possible effluent quality; and WHEREAS, execution of a Consent Administrative Order with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in connection with the construction of facility upgrades and facility operations is in the best interests of the parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The City of Iowa City is authorized to enter into a Consent Administrative Order with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources regarding the City of Iowa City's wastewater facility nos. 6- 52-25-0-01 and -02. 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the attached Consent Administrative Order. Passed and approved this 7th dayof December ,1999. Approved by CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office Resolution No. 99-428 Page 2 It was moved by Champion and seconded by Thornberr.y the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kub.by X Lehman ~[ Norton ~ O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CONSENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER IN THE MATTER OF: CONSENT CITY OF IOWA CITY ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER Wastewater Facility Nos. 6-52-25-0-01 and-02 NO. 1999-WW-B$ TO: City of Iowa City City of Iowa City c/o Mayor and Council Members c/o Charles Schmadeke 410 E. Washington Street 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Iowa City, IA 52240 I. SUMMARY This Consent Order requires you to: · Construct facility improvements and comply with interim and final effluent limits in accordance with the schedule provided in this Order; · operate the City's wastewater treatment facilities as efficiently as possible and maintain those facilities in good working order to obtain the best possible effluent quality; and · pay stipulated penalties for interim effluent violations as specified herein. II. JURISDICTION This Order is issued pursuant to Iowa Code section 455B. 175(1) which authorizes the Director to issue any order necessary to secure compliance with or prevent a violation of Iowa Code chapter 455B, Division III, Part 1, and the rules promulgated or permits issued pursuant thereto; and Iowa Code section 455B.109 and chapter 567--10(455B), Iowa Administrative Code (I.A.C.), which authorize the Director to assess administrative penalties. III. STATEMENT OF FACTS l. The City of Iowa City owns and operates Wastewater Facilities Nos. 6-52-25-0-01 and 6-52-25-0-02, located in Section 15, T79N, R6W (North Plant) and Section 35, T79N, R6W~ (South Plant), Johnson County, Iowa. The facility consists of municipal waste collection and treatment facilities. Treated sewage is discharged into the Iowa River, pursuant to Iowa NPDES Permit Nos. 6-52-25-0-01 and 6-52-25-0-02. The IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CITY OF IOWA CITY permits for those facilities contain limitations for the discharge of pollutants, including but not limited to heavy metals, including copper and mercury. 2. On June 13, 1996, the department issued amended administrative order 95-WW- 16, addressing copper and mercury violations. This order required the City to: (1) conduct public education programs regarding pollutant source reduction through March 31, 2001, and (2) establish valid sampling programs and source contributions through: (a) implementing new sampling, analysis, and quality control methods by November 30, 1996; (b) collection of new data and evaluation of sources by November 30, 1997g (c) continuation of data collection and development and implementation of remedial plan by May 31, 1998~ and (d) continuation of data collection and evaluation of remedial plan by May 31, 2000. The order also required the City to develop site-specific river data, and to evaluate mercury and copper toxicity by 2001. Additionally, the order required that all wastewater treatment facilities be maintained in good working order and be operated as efficiently as possible, in accordance with the City's NPDES permit, in order to achieve the best possible effluent quality. The Department finds the City to be in compliance with Administrative Order No.95- WW-16. Substantial progress has been made in identifying sources and reducing the frequency of violations. To permit the City to thoroughly evaluate the results of its ultra- clean sampling and analysis methods, such deadlines shall be extended for additional periods of one year. The City will be required to complete data collection and evaluate a remediation plan by May 31, 2001, and to develop site-specific river data, and to evaluate mercury and copper toxicity by the year 2002. 3. Under applicable rules of the department, the City is required to meet discharge limitations for ammonia nitrogen. The City is engaged in an ongoing wastewater facility upgrade project to better enable it to achieve compliance with applicable limitations. The following construction schedule for further wastewater facility upgrades has been proposed by the City: 2 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CITY OF IOWA CITY Submit final drawings and specifications to the City and IDNR Completedt Receive IDNR construction permit 1/27/2000 Public hearing and authorization to obtain bids Completed Bid opening 4/15/2000 Award construction contract 5/21/2000 Complete construction 6/1/2002 Plant start-up and achieve full compliance (including metal 8/1/2002 limitations) 4. The City has identified recent cyanide excursions entering the public sewer system. The City has initiated an investigation to determine the frequency of cyanide slugs entering the treatment plant, trace cyanide slugs upstream in the sewer collection system to isolate the source(s) in a particular area of town, investigate possible contributors in the identified area, and order proper pretreatment of identified sources. The City proposes to prepare and submit a report on the cyanide investigation to IDNP, region 6 office by May 1, 2000. 5. During the time the City conducts and completes the wastewater facility upgrade as identified in Paragraph 3, and until a new NPDES permit is issued, ammonia nitrogen interim limits should be set in this Consent Order. These ammonia nitrogen interim limits shall be as follows: South Plant: (no change) - 581 pounds per day (ppd) summer [March-October] limit, 1436 ppd winter [November-February] limit, both 30-day average and daily maximum. North Plant: maintain same 30-day average limit of 1094 pounds per day (ppd) for summer limit; daily maximum limit at 10% above 30-day average limit for summer (1203 ppd). (No change for winter limits.) - 2700 ppd winter limit, both 30-day average and daily maximum.. IV. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. Iowa Code section 455B. 186 prohibits the discharge of pollutants to waters of the state contrary to a permit from this Department. 2. Iowa Code section 455B.173 authorizes and requires the, Environmental Protection Commission to promulgate rules relating to the operation of waste disposal systems and discharge of pollutants into waters of the state. The Commission has done so at 567--60-69, Iowa Administrative Code (IAC). Subrule 64.3(1) prohibits the operation of any waste disposal system contrary to any condition of a permit. Rule 64.6 specifies the conditions that are to be included in a permit, including applicable effluent limitations in chapters 61 and 62 Engineering review by the department may require response. 3 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CITY OF IOWA CITY of the rules. The effluent limitations contained in Iowa NPDES Permit No. 6-52- 25-0-01 and 6-52-25-0-02 for this facility are based on these rules. 3. NPDES permits for these facilities require the City to properly maintain and operate this facility. Standard Condition g of the permits provides that ail facilities and control systems shall be operated as efficiently as possible and maintained in good working order. V. ORDER THEREFORE, the City of Iowa City agrees and is ordered to comply with the following provisions in order to cease, abate, and redress the above-cited violations: 1. The City is required to comply with the provision of amended administrative order 95-WW-16 itemized in paragraph III-2, the implementation schedule detailed in paragraph III-3, the activities detailed in paragraph III-4, and the provisions contained in paragraph III-5 above in this order. 2. All wastewater treatment facilities shall be maintained in good working order and operated as efficiently as possible, in accordance with the City's NPDES permits, and this administrative consent order, in order to achieve the best possible effluent quality. VI. PENALTY 1. Iowa Code section 455B.191 authorizes the assessment of civil penalties of up to $5000.00 per day of violation for the violations involved in this matter. More serious criminal sanctions are also available pursuant to that provision. 2. Iowa Code section 455B.109 authorizes the Environmental Protection Commission to establish by rule a schedule of civil penalties up to $10,000.00 which may be assessed administratively. The Commission has adopted this schedule with procedures and criteria for assessment of penalties; Chapter 567--10 of the Iowa Administrative Code (IAC). Pursuant to this rule, the Department has determined that the most effective and efficient means of addressing the above-cited violations is the issuance of an Administrative Order without a penalty for past violations. For violations of the NPDES permit limits after November 1, 1999, including interim limits in this Order, the following stipulated penalties shall apply: a. The City will pay penalties of $100 per mg/L per week in excess of the permitted 7-day maximum and $100 per mg/L per month in excess of permitted 30- day average for CBOD and TSS in the final effluent of the treatment plants. 4 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER CITY OF IOWA CITY b. The City will pay penalties of $1.20 per pound/day per week in excess of permitted daily maximum, and $1.20 per pound/day per month in excess of permitted 30-day average for ammonia nitrogen in the final effluent of the treatment plants. VII. WAIVER OF APPEAL RIGHTS This Consent Order is entered into knowingly and voluntarily and with the consent of the parties, and the parties waive thek fights of appeal. IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES CITY OF IOWA CITY e~ . iom,/so~, DmU~O~, ~/ v Em-4m LEmmUq, ~YO~, Atte~: MARIAN KARR, CITY CLERK Dated (/~//~-/7f ,1999 Dated ~or e~,~,,~ ~ ? ,1999 Approved By City Attorney's Office 5 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: December 1, 1999 To: City Council From: Andrew P. Matthews, Assistant City Attorney,/¢',~ Re: Proposed Consent Administrative Order with Iowa Department of Natural Resources Over the past several years the City of Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) have regularly reviewed the City's wastewater treatment facilities and operations to ensure effective operations and permit compliance. In late January 1999 the City received a Notice of Intent to Commence Citizen Action from Mississippi River Revival and Environmental Advocates, wherein they identified certain claimed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit discharge violations at the City's wastewater treatment facilities. Following review of the factual basis of the claimed permit violations, City staff met with IDNR staff on several occasions to review such permit compliance issues and agreed to try to address compliance resolution issues through a consent administrative order. Many of the concerns raised and addressed relate to the City's aging wastewater plant and sewer collection facilities. As you know, the City is in the process of upgrading the entire treatment system, which provided for a multi-phase construction process. Three major components of this construction project have been completed - the South River Corridor Interceptor, the Napoleon Park pump station, and the Willow Creek Sewer Project. Construction Of the upgrade to the City's south wastewater treatment facility is scheduled to begin next spring and is scheduled for completion in 2002. These upgrades to the City's wastewater treatment facilities should result in marked improvement of the treatment plants' performance, in keeping with NPDES permit requirements, and in water quality. The proposed consent administrative order establishes deadlines for such wastewater facility upgrades and establishes ammonia nitrogen interim limits for the City's south and north plants while the City continues with its wastewater facility upgrades and until a new NPDES permit is issued for these plants. Proposed Consent Administrative Order w/IDNR December 1, 1999 Page 2 Additionally, the proposed consent administrative order requires the City to continue to obtain and to complete certain data collection and remedial plans to address water quality issues. The proposed consent administrative order does not establish any civil penalties for past claimed violations but does set forth stipulated penalties for future violations in excess of interim limits in the proposed consent order or permit provisions. If you have any questions please feel free to call me. cc: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Steve Atkins, City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Chuck Schmadeke, Director of Public Works Dave Elias, Superintendent, Wastewater Division andy/rnemldnr.doc Prepared by: Sylvia Mejia, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5026 RESOLUTION NO. 99-429 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE LIBRARY BY DELETING ONE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I POSITION AND ADDING ONE LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST POSITION AND AMENDING THE AFSCME PAY PLAN BY ADDING THE POSITION OF LIBRARY WEB SPECIALIST. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 99-70, adopted by the City Council on March 2, 1999, authorized permanent positions in the Iowa City Public Library for FY00; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Public Library has a complex computer system essential to quality public service and, in keeping with modern information delivery methods, is utilizing the World Wide Web to deliver basic library services; and WHEREAS, the Library desires to use a current half-time position vacancy in Library Assistant I, AFSCME pay grade 6, to create a half-time position, Library Web Specialist, AFSCME pay grade 11. WHEREAS, said change is necessary to maintain qualified staff to support information delivery via the World Wide Web and the Library's computer access which is essential to the delivery of library service sixty-four hours and seven days a week, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: The budgeted positions in the Library be amended by: 1. The deletion of one half-time Library Assistant I, AFSCME pay grade 6. 2. The addition of one half-time Library Web Specialist, AFSCME pay grade 11. The AFSCME pay plan be amended by: 1. The addition of the position of Library Web Specialist, pay grade 11. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. Attest: Cit~erk ~ "~~ ...... ~P ~ orney'~ /2" '2 "~ humanrel~res~weblib.doc Resolution No. 99-429 Page 2 It was moved by Thornberry and seconded by Vanderhoef the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Champion Kubby Lehman Norton O'Donnell Thornberry Vanderhoef Iowa City Public Library I 23 South Linn · Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1820 Susan Craig, Director * Information (319) 356-5200 * Business (319) 356-5206 · Fax (319) 356-5494 DATE: 12/1/99 TO: City Council FROM: Susan Craig, Library Direet~ RE: Request for Job Change You will find a proposal on your agenda to vacate a half-time Library Assistant position at the Library and create a new half-time job--Library Web Assistant. This request is the result of several changes at the Library. First of all, after an 18 month evaluation, selection and installation process we began using a new online automated library system last spring. This new system has been praised by users and staff for its ease of use, new features, and speed. However, although easier for the end user and capable of providing many new services this web based system is also more sophisticated to operate. In the past, numerous people could trouble shoot problems with our system, now it requires a higher skill level to do anything except the most basic adjustments. We currently have two staff people trained at the higher level required to maintain our computer networks, software, hardware and internet connections seven days and 64 hours a week. With this job change we will add a third person with the appropriate training and skills. At the same time these changes have been happening in the Library, the World Wide Web has become an essential modern tool for information delivery. Standard information resources that used to be purchased in print or even CD-Rom electronic formats are now subscriptions that are delivered via our web site to library users in the building and to authorized card holders outside the building. But sophisticated technology requires qualified staff to insure reliable and effective delivery. In the past it was possible to acquire new hardware and software and then take a breather for months, or even years without substantial changes. In the current environment soRware changes are almost continuous--particula~y with the web based information databases. Use of the web has also required complicated connections to the internet and other networks so telecommunications skills are necessary to maintain these links. This request is not for additional staff. It is for a more technical position to keep up with an increasingly technical environment we work in and the increasing complexity of information delivery. Prepared by: Dennis Mitchell, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356°5030 RESOLUTION NO. 99-430 RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE SE'I'FLEMENT OF PENDING LITIGATION. WHEREAS, Margaret Vaughan filed a claim against the City of Iowa City for injuries and damages she sustained as the result of tripping and falling on a City sidewalk on September 17, 1997; and WHEREAS, all parties in this matter have settled their differences, and wish to resolve the pending litigation; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to ratify said settlement, as provided by law, with payment to Margaret Vaughan in the amount of $47,500.00 in full satisfaction of any and all claims she may have against the City in the above matter, and in consideration of Margaret Vaughan's full release. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: 1. The above named litigation should be and is hereby settled, and said settlement previously discussed in executive session, it is hereby ratified, for the total sum of $47,500.00, payable to Margaret Vaughan and her attorney of record, in full satisfaction of any and all claims. 2. City Council for the City of Iowa City hereby approves such settlement as being in the best interest of the City of Iowa City and the parties involved, ratifies said settlement as provided by law, and confirms that said settlement is hereby ratified, contingent upon Margaret Vaughan's execution of an appropriate release. Passed and approved this 7th day of December ,1999. Resolution No. 99-430 Page 2 It was moved by Norton and seconded by Thornberry the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: X Champion X Kubby X Lehman X Norton X O'Donnell X Thornberry X Vanderhoef