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I DECEMBER 18 WORK SESSION ITEM I
IP1 Letter from Regenia Bailey et al): Emma Harvat [previously distributed in
9-12 formal packet]
I MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IP2 Letter from City Manager to Sally Stutsman (JC Board of Supervisors):
Jail
IP3 Memorandum from Planning and Community Development Director:
Planning and Zoning Packets
IP4 Memorandum from Community Development Coordinator: Update on
the Community Housing Forum Recommendations
IP5 Iowa City Police Department Use of Force Report - October 2000
IP6 Memorandum from Cable TV Administrator: Refund to Cable TV
Subscribers
IP7 Memorandum from Council Member Kanner: Human Service Agency
Funding Hearings (Report #3)
IP8 Memorandum from Council Members Pfab and Kanner: Videotaping
City Council Work Sessions
Distributed at December 18 Work Session:
Agenda: Iowa City City Council Economic Development Com-
mittee - December 21, 2000
Family Self-Sufficiency Program Quick Facts
Distributed at December 19 Formal:
Invitation: Johnson County Supervisors Open House for
Charles Duffy & Jonathan Jordahl
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager:
Discussion/Resolution referenced in Library Board minutes of
November 16, 2000
Memorandum from City Manager: Investments
10 Character Traits Worth Developing (From Mayor Lehman)
December 14, 2000 Information Packet (continued) 2
Mailed December 22, 2000:
Memorandum from City Clerk: Community Development Grant
Program Changes
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Celebra Women'sto Vote
Remembering Emma J. Hareat
September 1, 2000
Dear
Now that E~a J. H~at Day has passed, we w~ted to g~t ba~k to you about
agreeable mser in w~ch to pe~enfly recog~e the ~sto~ s~g~fi~e of Mayor
H~at.
We understand that there isn't support to name the Civic Center after anyone. In hearing
your comments at the informal meeting earlier this summer, we understood that there was
support for doing something inside the Civic Center·
We would like to keep this discussion going with the following request:
· :' The Council Chamber be named either Emma J. HaPcat Council Chambers or
Emma J. Hatvat Hall. The former may be more familiar to current residents and
the later has a great ring to it.
°:' Label the named room in some way as you enter. Our desire is that it be placed
so that it is easily noticeable. We would be happy to be involved in the discussion
on its exact location.
· :- A prominent and artistic plaque with Mayor Harvat's likeness and an explanation
of her historic significance be commissioned. The plaque could have a bas relief.
A common example of this type of work is the raised art on a quarter. This would
give the piece a little bit of dimension and be an affordable way to achieve this
effect. We would like this plaque to be on either the outside of the building or in
a visible location in the Chambers where people would readily see it. If you see it
as appropriate for the Public Art Committee to Commission this piece, this would
be quite acceptable to us.
· :' The Council would accept a minimum of $300 from the Iowa Women's
Foundation to go towards accomplishing the labeling of the room and the plaque.
This money was raised specifically to honor Emma J. Hatvat. Once all expenses
of the celebration are paid, the amount could be slightly more than this. '.
We would like to move forward on this request this fall and ask that this item be placed
on your October 2 informal meeting for discussion and a resolution, if needed on your
formal agenda of October 3. Please let us know if this timeframe works for your
schedule.
Sincerely,
Mary Bennett Linda Kroon
Iowa Women's Foundation State I-istorical Society, oflowa Women's Resource &Action Center
Karen Kubby "Doris Malkmus Margaret Wieting
Emma Goldman Clinic Iowa Women's Archive~ Johnson County Historical Society
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December 12, 2000
Sally Stutsman, Chair
Johnson County Board of Supe~isors
913 S. Dubuque
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Sally:
The purpose of this letter is to follow-up on my earlier correspondence concerning the City's
involvement in future discussions, consideration of option proposals, and in general how we, as
a region and community, can deal with the issue of jail overcrowding. I believe it is clear to all of
us that we need fu~her public policy discussion concerning law enforcement practices and
policies. This would allow area police agencies as well as representatives of city councils,
county boards, etc. to offer their thoughts and comments to the Board of Supe~isors. Hopefully,
all of the area police depadments, including University Public Safety, as well as the county
prosecutor's office and representatives of our judicial system, could pa~icipate.
In order to discuss this issue, it will be important to know and understand a variety of facts,
figures, and other issues associated with the County Jail. This is particularly important if we are
to consider any amendment to police practices, prosecutorial procedures, and secure judicial
acceptance of these changes. From the City's perspective, a review of arrest records,
incarceration records and related policies and practices of the County and its sheriffs office
would be helpful. Also, the state law will have a profound effect upon the future actions of law
enforcement officials, and therefore a review of those laws and regulations would also be
helpful. If the following information can be gathered from the County and/or state sheriffs
records, it would seem we would have a foundation for discussing practices and policies which
might be considered for change by all of the parties involved. I will point out that I believe
consistency in law enforcement practice among area police agencies would be in everyone's
best interest.
1. What is the contribution, in terms of numbers, to the entire jail population of persons
arrested by the Iowa City Police Department?
a. What is the contribution, in terms of numbers, by Iowa City Police Department to the
transient population (those persons arrested the day or night before their initial
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appearance and released immediately after that appearance pending preliminary
appearance or trial)?
b. What is the contribution, in terms of numbers, by Iowa City Police Department to the
resident population (those persons who have either been held on bond or are sentenced
to the jail)?
2. Of the resident population in the Johnson County Jail, how many of those persons would
qualify to be released on other conditions, i.e., electronic monitoring?
3. How many of the resident population are on work release? How long are their terms?
4. What is the average period of time a member of the transient population stays in jail?
5. What is the average jail population at 12:00 noon (for year 1999, 2000)?
6. How many of the resident jail population are incarcerated for drug/narcotics offenses?
As you can see from these questions, you can easily substitute Coralville, University, North
Liberty, University Heights, University Public Safety, etc., and provide that information for each
of those police departments as well.
I would also like to suggest there may be other options to jail time if we are to solve some of the
overcrowding issues. I will admit I am not familiar with the details of jail operational policy and
the state regulations which govern the operations of a county jail. It would seem, however, and
from my professional experience in other communities, that we may wish to consider differing
levels of incarceration. These might include a "detox" center for those arrested for public
intoxication and similar crimes of public drunkenness. Also, the consideration of contracting for
selected services with an area social service agency might be able to provide care and
temporary incarceration. Our judicial system might consider such things as night court and/or
other prosecutorial procedures to help expedite the handling of those arrested. Those that are
charged with more serious crimes and/or awaiting trial are circumstances I believe are best
directed to the county prosecutor and the relationship with the judicial system.
Sally Stutsman
December 12, 2000
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There also appears to be surfacing some interest in changes in drug enforcement policy. I will
be candid that I cannot recommend any dramatic change in drug enforcement policy, and I
would urge city councils to be cautious about proceeding with such changes in enforcement.
First of all, it would likely require changes in the state law. Secondly, varying standards of law
enforcement by individual police agencies can cause illicit drug activity to simply move across a
municipal border. Thirdly, and I believe most important, is that Iowa has articulated a Drug
Control Strategy approved by the governor. Enclosed is a copy of the executive summary from
that strategy. You will note it anticipates active involvement by area police agencies to deal with
the issue of illicit drug activity as a policy of the State. Very compelling circumstances would
need to be demonstrated before any locality should proceed down a path contrary to this clearly
adopted policy of the State.
I again hope you will take this letter in the spirit that it is intended. If it is your desire to form
some discussion groups or whatever means you choose to address the jail overcrowding
issues, I can assure you, if you request our involvement, representatives from my community,
its police department, and, I would strongly suspect, representatives of the Iowa City City
Council would also choose to participate.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Atkins
City Manager
Cc: City Council
Area Chiefs of Police
County Attorney
Sheriff
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Iowa's Drug Control Strategy
2000
IOWA
A Coordinated Strategy Presented By:
Drug Abuse Prevention & Education Advisory Council
Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse
Iowa Department of Corrections
Iowa Department of Education
Iowa Department of Human Rights,
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning
Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa Department of Human Services
Thomas J. Vilsack
Governor
Sally J. Pederson
Lt. Governor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Just as recent measures taken to stem the tide of drug abuse in Iowa are showing some promising
results, new challenges appear on the horizon. The problems associated with alcohol, tobacco
and illicit drugs are so complex and pervasive, that a successful response requires all the parties
involved to come together and develop a comprehensive multi-year strategy to deal with every
aspect of drug abuse. During 1'999, this coordination took place as representatives from state and
local government and from the private sector, representing prevention, enforcement,
adjudication, corrections and treatment came together to review the data and co~aborate on a
comprehensive response. The report that follows is the end result of that collaboration.
It's too early to state conclusively that the well-documented meth epidemic in Iowa has abated.
However, fewer inmates entering prison report meth as their drug of choice, and the percentage
of adults undergoing substance abuse treatment listing meth as the drug of choice is also down.
But alcohol consumption is up as are OWI and drunkenness arrests. The number of reported
offenses for possession/use of marijuana continues to climb, as does tobacco use by youth.
Chapter 80E. 1 of the Code of Iowa mandates that the Drug Enforcement and Abuse Prevention
Coordinator monitor and coordinate all drug prevention, enforcement and treatment activities in
the state. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice also requires each state
to formulate a comprehen. sive strategy every three years. Throughout 1999, the Coordinator and
the Drug Abuse Prevention and Education Advisory Council - consisting of a prosecuting
attorney, a substance abuse treatment specialist, a law enforcement officer and representatives
from the departments of corrections, education, public health, human services, and public safety
- reviewed drug use trends and other planning efforts already under way. The final product is the
three-year statewide drug control strategy, which is presented later in this report.
The strategy encompasses numerous responses relating to the very complex problems associated
with drugs, but there are several recommendations that are of particular note. There is a need to
strengthen partnerships for healthy and safe communities - between state and local governments,
and within communities. Coordination should be enhanced in order to further reduce duplication
of efforts, identify unaddressed needs, and eliminate inefficiencies. Recommendations include
the following: assist schools in developing K-12 health curriculum that includes ,information on
alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs; develop partnerships between local prevention activities and
businesses to provide substance abuse prevention information and resources to employees and
their families; encourage all segments of the community - especially parents, health care
professionals, and clergy - to participate in local level prevention projects; and sponsor retailer
education programs designed to educate clerks not to sell tobacco to minors.
There is also a need to increase state and local partnerships as they relate to drug enforcement
efforts. Specifically, local communities lack sufficient expertise and resources to respond to
organized drug trafficking and manufacturing. Also, the drug trade does not respect
jurisdictional boundaries, further hampering enforcement efforts. The state should provide
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training and equipmerit to local agencies to assist them in responding to clandestine drug
laboratories. Additional multijurisdictional drug task forces should be developed in areas not
currently served. Finally, local law enforcement and prosecutors need to receive narcotics
enforcement training to better equip them with the tools to combat drug trafficking.
The data shows that for many drug-dependent offenders, successful treatment reduces criminal
recidivism. Iowa should align drug-related sentencing and treatment policies to reduce costs and
improve outcomes. In particular, expand the drug court program to all eight judicial districts, and
do the same with dual diagnosis/co-occurring illness treatment programs. Longer follow-up
services have shown to be vital if the investment in substance abuse treatment is to succeed. The
state should also provide structured community treatment for technical violators liy renovating
existing unused space at mental health institutions for community treatment. The increase in
treatment services recommended here will require an additional investment in resources,
however, the savings realized from reduced incarceration and other system costs is expected to
more than cover this expenditure.
The capacity for qualitative and quantitative analysis of prevention, treatment .and enforcement
program processes and outcomes should be enhanced in order to optimize resource efficiency
and effectiveness. Programs receiving public funds should be selected on the basis of negotiated
outcome standards and require the use of best practices to ensure optimum use of resources.
Further, the state should fund adult and youth substance abuse surveys on an alternating bi-
annual basis, as well as fund the justice data warehouse, child welfare information system
warehouse and basic education data survey.
The three-year statewide drug control strategy presented here is the end result of a yearlong
collaboration among many individuals and organizations; the complexity and the pervasiveness
of the drug problem required nothing less. However, it is hoped that the recommendations made
here will be just the beginning of a concerted effort to reduce the horrendous economic costs of
drugs, but even more important, the devastating human costs - the ruined lives and the broken
families- that touch virtually every Iowan and in some way leave their mark.
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 13, 2000
To: City Council "~
From: Karin Franklin, Directo!,
Re: Planning &Zoning Packets
We have had a request from a Council member to send all Planning and Zoning
packets and agendas to him prior to the Commission meetings. Please let me
know whether the packets and agendas are desired by all, or any other, Council
members.
Cc City Manager
Bob Miklo
City of iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 12, 2000
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Steve Nasby, Community Development Coordinator ~
RE: Update on the Community Housing Forum Recommendations
This is the sixth comprehensive update on the status of the Community Housing Forum strategies.
Included in this memorandum is an update on the Funding Mechanisms and the Development and
Regulatory Measures approved by the City Council in November :L997.
Combination Mortgage and Rehabilitation Loan Program (Combo Program)
The total commitment to this program of $4,000,000 (through six lenders) is in excess of our goal of
$1 - $2 million to initiate the program, as outlined in the Community Housing Forum Report.
Approximately 40 households can be assisted with this funding level. A brochure highlighting the
program has been developed by the City and about 600 were distributed to the participating banks
and realtors. This program is handled directly by the lenders on a case-by-case basis.
Low ];nterest General Obligation Bond Program
The Council approved this program for up to $1,400,000 in General Obligation bonds to provide
permanent financing for qualified projects. There is a $700,000 financing cap on any individual
project. The program requires that 20% of the units in a project be affordable to households earning
below 30% of median income, without using any other form of rental assistance (e.g. Section 8).
In January we will, again, place public advertisements in the local newspaper(s). To date we have
not received a formal request for a loan through this program. We will, however, continue to market
the G.O. Bond Program.
Affordable Housing Funding Pool -
The purpose of the funding pool is to allow the City the ability to respond to affordable housing
proposals and opportunities throughout the year and not just during the annual CDBG and HONE
allocation process. Council approved using $:~50,000 of General Fund money and $50,000 in HOME
funds to implement the Affordable Housing Funding Pool.
Funding is available throughout the year, with a short blackout period during our CDBG and HOME
allocation cycle. This schedule allows the funding to be available to developers for an additional eight
months (May to December). A brochure for this program is attached for your information.
In 2000 we had one application from Netro Plains L.L.C. (Village Green Commons project) for funding
that was recommended by the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) in June
and approved by the City Council in July. The Village Green Commons project; however, did not
receive Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the State of Iowa. As such, this project will not be
utilizing AHFP monies.
During our discussion on the Village Green Commons project the Council requested HCDC to revise
the AHFP guidelines. HCDC has discussed and made recommendations for changes to the guidelines
for this program. These revised AHFP guidelines will be forwarded to the City Council for your review
and approval in 3anuary or February.
Housing Rehabilitation Program Expansion
The Community Development Division received a grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for
$120,000 to expand the rehab program. These funds were used to assist 24 households and we will
be closing out this grant at the end of December 2000.
Community Housing Linked Deposit Program
It was determined that this program would not be a viable option at this time. Staff recommends that
this strategy continue to be set aside and considered when interest rates are higher making
subsidized construction financing more desirable for developers and builders interested in building
affordable housing.
First Home Program
The HCDC recommended $30,000, in FY99, to continue Iowa City's down payment assistance
program. All funding for this program has been expended, assisting 10 income eligible households.
We will be working closely with Firstar Bank in the next few weeks to negotiate a mechanism where
the remaining funds in their downpayment assistance program may be utilized prior to 3une 30, 2000.
Development and Regulatory Measures
Council directed staff to move forward with the following Development and Regulatory Measures
strategies: 1) Small Lot Zoning, 2) Reduction of Lot Widths, 3) Reducing ]:nfrastructure Cost, 4) Fast
Track for Affordable Housing, 5) Density Bonuses for Affordable Developments 6) Neotraditional
Development and 7) Study to Analyze the Development Code.
As previously discussed, many of these strategies will be incorporated into the Peninsula site
development. Staff will report back to Council on these strategies as they are introduced.
The study to analyze the City's development code is another of the recommendations from the
Development and Regulatory Measures subcommittee that is nearing completion. Our consultant
undertaking this project, Duncan and Associates started their work in May. We estimate that
completion of the first phase of the project, reviewing the development code, will take place in the
next few weeks. Depending on the outcome of the code diagnosis, additional consultant services
may be needed for code amendments or/and reformatting the existing code.
Nearly all of the Community Housing Forum strategies have been implemented and are underway.
Staff will continue reporting to the City Council (semi-annually) and to all of the Community Housing
Forum participants (annually). If you have any questions regarding the Community Housing Forum
strategies, please contact me at 356-5248 or e-mail at Steven-Nasby@iowa-city.org.
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ~ ~t~~
USE OF FORCE REPORT
OCTOBER 2000 eJ~
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
47 10-05-00 2000-09699 Prisoner Transport to At ETC a subject who was under arrest
the Hospital refused to leave the squad car for
medical treatment. The officer had to
physically remove him. Both outside
and inside the hospital, the subject had
to be physically restrained to keep him
from spitting on the officer and to stay
on his cot.
58,16 10-06-00 2000-09748 Intoxicated Person A person was arrested and,handcuffed
without incident. Then the subject
physically resisted and tried to spit on
the officer. The subject was taken to
the ground where he continued to resist.
After several warnings, the subject was
sprayed with OC.
58 10-07-00 2000-09765 Intoxicated Person On the Ped Mall a subject was placed
under arrest. The officer had to use a
wrist lock to get the physically resisting
subject handcuffed.
60 10-09-00 2000-09851 Injured Animal The officer used a shotgun to destroy a
badly injured deer.
12 10-12-00 2000-09936 Intoxicated Person During an investigation in the
downtown area, a subject ran from the
officer. The officer caught the fleeing
subject and directed him to the ground.
The subject physically resisted the
officer who had to physically control
his arms to complete handcuffing.
47,24 10-12-00 2000-09956 Intoxicated Person A subject was arrested at a private
residence. As the subject was being
escorted to the squad car, he kicked
another person. This subject was taken
to the ground until he calmed down.
94 10-14-00 2000-10011 Foot Chase A subject attempted to flee on foot
from a traffic stop. A short chase
ensued. The subject was then tackled
and handcuffed.
33 10-14-00 2000-10003 Intoxicated Person A subject was arrested for public
intoxication and criminal trespass.
During processing at the ICPD, officers
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
used hands-on control to keep the
subject in a chair, and then to take the
subject to the ground.
12 10-15 -00 2000-10043 Foot Chase A subject with an open container ran
from officers. A foot chase ensued. The
subject was taken to the ground and
handcuffed.
87,24 10-16-00 2000-10130 Out of Control Juvenile Officers responded to a juvenile out of
control. He was transported to the
hospital. Upon arrival, the juvenile
became aggressive. He was
subsequently handcuffed and carried to
a treatment room. A mask was also
placed over his face to prevent spitting.
42 10-17-00 2000-10159 Out of Control Juvenile An officer responded to a juvenile
facility for two subjects in a
confrontation. Upon arrival, one of the
subjects was being restrained by staff.
When the officer tried to handcuff her,
the subject pulled away and tried to
kick the officer. The officer took her to
the floor and handcuffed her.
36 10-19-00 2000-10195 Sick Animal An officer used his sideam to destroy a
sick raccoon.
52 10-21-00 2000-10299 Suicidal Subject An officer used hands-on controls to
restrain and handcuff a suicidal subject
who was running in front of traffic in
an attempt to harm herself.
49 10-21-00 2000-10306 Obstructing Officers A subject attempted to physically
prevent officers from arresting another
subject. When officers attempted to
place the second subject under arrest,
he physically resisted. The officer used
hands-on control to handcuff the
subject.
42 10-21-00 2000-10333 Injured Animal An officer used his sidearm to destroy
an injured deer.
39 10-22-00 2000-10374 Injured Animal An officer used his sidearm to destroy
an injured deer.
33 10-23-00 2000-10402 Injured Animal An officer used his sidearm to destroy
an injured deer.
22,7,1 10-23-00 2000-10410 Mental Committal Officers responded to a nude male
running around an apartment complex
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
assaulting people. When officers
attempted to take him into custody, he
physically resisted. An officer used OC
spray on the subject, after which he was
handcuffed and transported to the
hospital
55,9 10-25-00 2000-10464 Vehicle Pursuit A vehicle fled from a traffic stop and
eluded officers. The vehicle was again
located and the driver fled on foot. An
officer approached the subject, with his
sideam drawn, and ordered the subject
to the ground. He complied and was
handcuffed.
14 10-27-00 2000-10540 Terrorism A subject broke several windows in a
house and then fled on foot. An officer
ordered the subject to stop, but he ran
away. A foot pursuit ensued and the
officer ended up tackling the subject.
The subject physically resisted
handcuffing. His hands had to be pulled
behind his back.
22,96 10-27-00 2000-10549 Warrant Arrest / Officers assisted a parole officer in
Building Search arresting a subject who was possibly
armed with a gun. An officer drew his
sidearm while the subject was being
taken into custody. The officers and the
parole officer then searched the
subject's apartment for a second
person. Officers had their sideam
drawn during this search.
20,40 10-28-00 2000-10605 Obstructing Officers During a foot chase, officers located
the subject who was running from other
officers. At that point the subject ran at
one of the officers and attempted to
strike him in the face. Officers tackled
the subject and used hands-on controls
to handcuff him.
15,22 10-29-00 2000-10706 Obstructing Officers A subject was arrested for obstructing
an officer during a criminal
investigation. Using hands-on controls,
the subject was taken to the ground and
handcuffed.
82,3,42, 16,40, 10-29-00 2000-10717 Suicidal Subject Officers responded to a report of a
38,51 suicidal subject who was threatening to
harm herself and her child. Upon
arrival, officers heard the child crying
and screaming. The officers forced
OFFICER DATE CASE # INCIDENT FORCE USED
entry into the apartment and found the
suicidal subject armed with a kmfe.
Officers were unsuccessful in getting
the subject to drop the knife, and
several times she lunged at officers
with the knife. Officers used OC spray
on the subject, but she still did not drop
the knife and retreated to a bedroom.
The subject began to threaten her own
life and hold the knife in a manner that
would indicate she was going to harm
herself. An officer armed with a
shotgun that was loaded with less lethal
munitions was preparing to deploy the
weapon when the subject dropped the
knife. Officers used hands-on controls
to handcuff the subject. During the
incident, several officers had drawn
sidearms.
26 10-30-00 2000-10724 Obstructing Officer A subject refused to exit his vehicle
after an officer determined his driver
license was suspended. The officer
used hands-on controls to bring him out
of the car and onto the ground, where
he was handcuffed.
11,60 10-31-00 2000-10763 Vehicle Pursuit Officers were dispatched to an address
to remove two intoxicated juveniles. As
the officer arrived, the juveniles were
leaving in a vehicle. The officer
attempted to stop the vehicle, but it
refused to stop. Officers followed the
vehicle with emergency equipment on
for a short distance, and then tumed the
equipment off. They continued to
follow the vehicle until another
jurisdiction became involved.
CC: Chief
City Manager
Captains
Lieutenants
Library
City Clerk
Sgt. Hurd
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUMI' T_
Date: December13,2000
To: City Council
From: Drew Shaffer, Cable TV Administrator
Re: Refund to Cable TV Subscribers
Iowa City cable TV subscribers will receive a $2.83 credit on their bills in January, 2001. The
total amount of this refund is $52,866 to all Iowa City subscribers from AT&T.
This refund comes as the result of efforts by the Cable TV Division and Rice, Williams
Associates, the City's cable consultant, dating back to the filing of a rate complaint in 1996 by
the City with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The rate complaint involved the
Maximum Permitted Rate (MPR) that then owner TCI had calculated and proposed to be in
effect from June 1996 thru May 1997. The Cable TV Division has paid for all expenses relating
to the continued efforts to resolve this matter.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further, please feel free to give me a call
at 356-5046 or e-mail me at drew_shaffer@iowa-city.org.
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December 7, 2000 ~1~//,~ C
Mr. Ken Reske
Director of Regulatory Affairs
AT&T Broadband & Internet Se~ices
P.O. Box 5630
Denver, CO 80217-5630
Re: CUID IA0090 Form 1240 Based Refund Liability
Dear Mr. Reske:
Rice, Willjams Associates has advised us of the details of your letter to Mr. Weesner dated
October 30, 2000. The City hereby accepts your plan to refund in Janua~ 2001 to BST
subscribers the amount of $52,866 in the fo~ of a $2.83 credit to each subscribers bill. At the
completion of this refund, the City will consider that AT&T has fully complied with the City's rate
orders with respect to AT&T's refunds liability arising from the recalculation of the prior FCC
Form 1240's for the 1996-1999 rote year periods to conform with the FCC decision in DA 00-
0549 and prior orders.
The City recognizes and appreciates that AT&T has proposed these refunds in an effo~ to
amicably resolve the refund issue rother than to press fo~ard with ce~ain asse~ed legal
positions pe~aining to the appropriateness of revenue offsets between equipment charges and
basic se~ice charges.
Please ensure that this refund amount is separately stated and clearly shown on the
subscribers' bills. Also, please provide the City with a written ce~ification that the refunds have
been completed.
Sincerely,
Mr~'Orew Shaffer ~. ~
Cable ~ Administrator
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AT&T
Great Lakes Division AT&T Broadband & Internet Services
111 Pfingsten Road, Suite 400
,. Deerfield, IL 60015
October 30, 2000 ~,X~3,~ ~ 847 480-9292
FAX 847 480-7462
Mr. John Weesner
Rice, Williams Associates
2121 K Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20037
RE: CUID IA0090 Form 1240/1235
Dear Mr. Weesner:
Enclosed are the amended 1240's for 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. These amended filings have
been adjusted for the elimination of forced relocation costs and the proper true-up adjustment in
"Module H". Also enclosed is the revised refund calculations based on the amended filings. A
summary of the amended maximum permitted rates relative to actual rates used in the calculation
of refund liability is provided in Attachment 1. The following outlines our positions regarding the
issues raised in your October 12, 2000 letter regarding refund offsetting and the Form 1235 filing.
In our recent conversations you did not offer any specific language to deny the offset, instead you
requested justification for our position. It was disappointing to receive your accusation of "bad
faith" prior to our response. Refund liability includes interest through the payment date so any
outstanding liability is fairly compensated to customers. On the converse, recovery of an
overpaid refund is not practical. Therefore, we strive to properly determine refund liability
allowed by federal rules to achieve fair and reasonable treatment to both the operator and the
customer.
However, in an effort to resolve this issue with the City we have attached a refund plan that
excludes the offsetting of equipment charges from the basic service refund amount. The
elimination of this offset does not prejudice our position on the allowance of offsetting. Our
position stems from language in other FCC decisions and rulemakings that we feel is
contradictory to the orders cited in your letter. For instance, the original regulations and
accompanying orders espouse an equitable remedy that refunds should be based on plicing a
customer in the position they would have been in had the maximum permitted rates been in place.
AT&T still believes that disallowing this type of offset penalizes the operator for choosing prices
lower than it could charge pursuant to the FCC's filings.
While we agree to exclude offsetting between the service rate refund and lower equipment
charges, AT&T still maintains that no refund liability exists for the period June 1999 through
May 2000. The preliminary Form 1235 was submitted on March 1, 1999 for an add-on amount
of $ 1 .08 that became effective no later than June I, 1999. Our records indicate the City did not
issue an order disallowing the entire 1235, but in fact, adopted a resolution on June 13, 2000
approving a $0.72 add-on rate. The resolution also properly stated that this amount be applied to
subscriber bills during the expected life of the upgraded facilities. The rebuild headend was
activated to all customers prior to 1999 and therefore is properly used to determine the maximum
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permitted rate for purpose determining the final refund amount. AT&T should not be required to
provide a refund for the period of time where its approved basic rate is greater than the amount
actually charged to customers. The inclusion of a portion ($0.10) of the Form 1235 in the refund
calculation is clearly permitted under federal rules and should be approved by the City.
Issues remain regarding the "final" 1235 filed; however, as stated above, the City granted a
portion of the AT&T preliminary 1235 by approving the $0.72 rebuild add-on amount. Until the
final filing is submitted, the preliminary filing remains in place. Any remaining concerns will be
addressed with the "final" filing in a manner that we hope results in a final rate amenable to all
panics.
Finally, I would like to address your concern regarding which customers receive the rebuild
service. Beginning in 1994 new construction was designed to pass 550 MHz bandwidth and this
portion of plant did not require upgrade construction. Although some of the plant was capable of
receiving 550 MHz, the signal could not be activated until the upgrade was completed to the
entire system. Upon completion of the rebuild a!~i customers were activated to the 550 MHz
system including the plant recently upgraded and the previously constructed plant with 550 MHz
capacity.
We realize that FCC rules are subject to various interpretations and to properly apply the rules a
dialog between the operator and representatives of the franchise authority may be necessary to
establish a fair and reasonable outcome for all parties. We submitted previous communications
under this premise and never intended to unreasonably delay resolution to outstanding issues.
It is our hope that the refund liability of $2.83 is deemed approved and we can proceed to apply
this credit to customer's bills beginning January I. Thank you for your attention to these matters
and we look forward to working with you to resolve your concerns with the "final" 1235 filing.
Sincerely,
Kenneth P. Reske
Director of Regulatory Affairs
AT&T Broadband
Cc: Jon Koebrick, Director of Franchising, AT&T Broadband
Lanae, Juffer, General Manager AT&T Broadband
Enclosures
ATTACHMENT 1
AT&T Broadband
Iowa City MPR/Adjusted MPR - OSR
October, 2000
(All rates include FCC User Fee)
Origianlly:.':~ i240 MPR Prelimi~a~ ':~ Amended 'Rate
Description ' FiledjMPR" . (1) 1235 MPR ' · MPR ' . . 'Implemented
Basic Service Rates 6/1/96 $ 11.30 S ! 1.20 ~a $ 11.20 $ 11.05 $ 0.15
Basic Service Rates 6/1/97 $ 11.70 $ I 1.60 n/a $ 11.60 $ 11.70 $ (0.10)
Basic Service Rates 6/1/98 Non-Rebuild $ 11.59 S 11.47 n/a $ 11.47 $ 11.55 $ (0.08)
Basic Service Rates 11/1/98 Rebuild $ 11.69 S 11.57 n,/a $ 11.57 $ 11.65 $ (0.08)
Basic Service Rates 6/1/99 Rebuild $ 13.34 S 12.34 S 0.72 $ 13.06 $ 12.44 $ 0.62
Basic Service Rates 6/1/00 Rebuild $ 13.85 S 13.78 $ 0.72 $ 14.50 $ 13.06 $ 0.72
(1) Amended for elimination of Forced Relocates per FCC order number DA 00-0549 and correction for Module H input.
IOWA CITY The rates and ceiculaUons supplied herein are based on ~e best information available at this time
REFUND LIABILITY SUMMARY and on our Interpratation of the 1992 Cable Act ("the Act") and the FCC Rules and Regulations
WIthout Offset promulgated pursuant to the Act. We reserve the Hght to update, revise, and recalculate our figures
v-3 at any #me based upon receipt of new Information and/or new Interpretations.
Monthly Summary
Ref~und Liability on Basic Sewice:
6/30/97 7131/97 8/31197 9/36/97 10/31/97 11/36/97 12/31/97 1/31198 2/28/98 3/31/98 4/30/98 5/31/98
Permitted Basic Sen/ice Rate $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60 $11.60
Actual Basic Service Rate $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70 $11.70
Refund Liabifity per Subscriber:. ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10) ($0.10)
Number of Subscribers 17,721 17,123 16,952 17,769 18,289 18,080 18,854 18,209 18,089 18,190 18,104 17,735
Refund Liability on BasicSerr ice: ($1,772.10) ($1,712.30) ($1,695.20) ($1,776.90) ($1,828.90) ($1,808.00) ($1,885.40) ($1,820.90) ($1.808.90) ;1,819.00), ($1,810.40) ($1,773.50)
Interest* ($631.78) ($593.57) ($571.04) ($581.83) ($.581.18) ($557.74) ($563.64) ($527.11) ($508.26) ($494.08)' ($475.48) ($449.43)
Sales Tax 5.000% ($88.60) ($55.61) ($84.76) ($88.64) ($91.44) ($90.40) ($94.27) ($91.04) ($90.44) ($90.953 ($90.52) ($88.67)
Franchise Fees 5.000% ($88.50) ($55.61) ($84.76) ($88.64) ($91.44) ($90.40) ($94.27) ($91.04) ($90.44) ($90.95) ($90.52: ($88.67)
Total RefundUabilityfor BasicSen/ice ($2,501.08) ($2,477.10) ($2,435.76) ($2,536.42) ($2,592.97) ($2,546.64) ($2,637.58) ($2,530.10) ($2,498.05) 2,494.99} ($2,466.92) ($2,400.28)
*NOTE: Interest is calculated per Internal Revenue Code guidelines
(7% annual interest from 7/1/94 through 9/30/94, 8% fT~m 10/1/94 through 3/31/95, 9% from 4/1/95 through 6/30/95, 8% from 7/1195 through 3/31/96, 7% from 4/1/96 through 6/30/96, and .8% thereafter.)
REFUND LIABILITY PER SUBSCRIBER
Total Refund Uabillty on Service Rates ($52,866.65)
Total Reft,ncl Uabillty on Equip Rental $0.00
Total Re, ft..rid Uabillty ($52,866.65)
Currant Basic Subscribers 18,672
Total Refund Liability per Bash: SewIce Customer ($2.83)
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IOWA CITY i f#~ Idl~ dl#U Cd,CU~dUUii~ ~U[JplleU [~elelll are Da~e~
REFUND LIA~LI~ SUMIRY and on our in~migon of ~e 1992 ~ble Act ~ffie Act") and ~e FCC Rules and R~ul~ons
WRhout ~et pmmulga~ pu~uant ~ ~e AcL We ~se~ ~e Hght ffi upda~, mWse, and ~alculaM our ~gums
v-3 ~ any gme bas~ upon ~ceipt of n~ in~magon an~or new In~ons.
Month~ Summa~
R~ U~li~ m B~c ~:
~ 7~1/~ N31~ 9/~ 1~31~8 11/~ 1~31/~ 1/31~ ~ ~1~ ~ ~1~
P~i~ Bac~R~e $11.47 $11.47 $11.47 $11.47 $11.47 $11.57 $11.57 $11.57 $11.57 $11.57 $11.57 $11.57
R~ U~ ~ Su~ (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) (~.~) . ) (~.~) (~.08)
Num~ d Su~m I 18,173 16,~ 16,878 17,743 18,7~ 18,627 18,~2 18,~7 18,618 18,6~ ' 18,828 18,5B
R~U~IiWm B~c~: ($1,453.~) ($1,310.~) ($1,~.24) ($1,419.~) ($1,~.40) ($1,4~.16) ($1,~1.76) ($1,491.76) ($1,489.~) ~1,4~.B) ($1,~.24) ($1.~7.~)
I~* (~.53) (~.52) (~.~) (~.~) (~13.B) (~.~) (~87.~) (~,49) (~.~) (~.B) (~7.81) (~.24)
S~ T~ 5.~% ($~.~) (~5.52) (~7.51) (~0.9~ (~5.12) (~4.51) (~5.~) ($74.59) ($74.4~ (~4.78) (~5.31) (~4.39)
F~i~ Fs 5.~% ($~.69) (~.52) (~7.51) ($70,9~ ($75.12) ($74.51) (~5.~) ($74.59) (~4.4~ (~4.78) (~5.31) (~4.39)
T~R~U~IiW~ Bac~ J($1,9~.75) ($1,749.~) ($1,7~.~) ($1,870.41) ($1,~.32) ($1,~7.52) ($1,939.~) ($1,913.42) ($1,898.76) ;1,~.81) ($1,~.~) ($1,~.~)
*NOTE: Interest is calculated per Intemal Revenue (
(7% annual interest from 711194 through 9/30/94, 8°~
REFUND LIABILITY PER SUBSCRIBER
Total Refund Uability on Service Rates ($52,866.65)
Total Refund Uability on Equip Rental $0.00
Total Refund Uability ($52,866.65)
Current Basic Subscribers 18,672
Total Refund LIability per Basic Service Customer ($2.83)
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IOWA CITY IOWA CITY The rates and calculations supplied herein are based on the best information avails
REFUND LIABILITY SUMMARY REFUND LIABILITY SUMMARY and on our interpretation of the1992 Cable Act ('the Act') snd ffie FCC Rules and l~
WIthout Offset promulgated pursuant to the AcL We reserve b~e right to update, reHse, and recmlc
v-3 at any #me based upon receipt of new Information and/or new Interpretations.
Monthly Summary
Refund Liability on Basic Se~ice:
6/30/99 7131199 8/31/99 9/30/99 10/31/99 11/30/99 12/31/99 1/31/00 2/29100 ' 3/31/00 I 4/30/00 5/31/00 TOTALS
Permitted Basic Sen~ce Rate $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $13.06 $.13.06
Actual Basic Service Rate $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44 $12.44
Refund Uability per Subscriber:. $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SO.00 S0.1X) SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 ! SO.00 SO.00
Number of Subscribes 18,052 17,551 17,247 18,160 18,855 18,666 19,348 18,765 18,787 18,889: 18,913 18,435
Refund Uability on Basic Service: $0.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 ($39,010.70)
Sales Tax 5.000% $0.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 ($1,950.54)
Franchise Fees 5.000% $0.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.O0 SO.00 SO.00 ($1,950.54)
Total Refund Uability for Basic Sen~ce I $0.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO,00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO.00 SO. O0 SO.00 ($52,866.66)
*NOTE: Interest is calculated per Internal Revenue
(7% annual interest from 711194 through 9130194,
REFUND LIABILITY PER SUBSCRIBER
Total Refund Uability on Service Rates ($52,866.65)
Total Refund Uabllity on Equip Rental SO.00
Total Refund Ljability ($52,866.65)
Current Basic Subsatbers 18,672
Total Refund LIability per Basic Service Customer ($2.83)
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VEN KANNE
5 T E Councilmember'. ]:owe
Home Address: 807 E. Washington, #4, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319)338-8865
To: City Council
From: Steven Kanner
Re: Human Service Agency Funding Hearings (Report #3)
Date: December 14, 2000
-~:~: .:,
Here are the Human Service Agencies (that are requesting funds from Iowa Ci~fi~at ~de
presentations on December 6 along with brief summaries about them.
If you have any questions about any of the agencies, feel free to contact me at-~ome,
8865. ""- '
City of Iowa City -Human Service Agency Funding :'~- "
FY02 Increase--~
Agency Funding Allocated % Increase Request Dollar Percent
FY00 FY01 FY00-FY01 FY02
Big Brothers/Big $ 38,150 $ 41,011 7.5% $ 45,000 $ 3,989 9.7%
Sisters
MYEP 40,450 43,483 7.5% 50,000' 6,517 15.0%
HACAP 7850 8,635 10.0% 8,635 0 0.0%
TOTAL ALL $427,323 $455,500 6.5% $516,850 $61,350 13.4%
AGENCIES
(14 old + 3 new agencies)
December 6 Presentations
I) Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Director - Karla Miller
A. Mission Statement: "To empower youth through mentoring relationships to facilitate
those youth becoming competent, confident and caring individuals. Wc provide positive adult
companionship to children from single-parent homes and homes in which a positive adult
relationship would be beneficial to a child."
B. Programs: One-to-One Match Program; Group Activity Program.
C. Total Operating Budget FY02:$370,243 (Iowa City projected: $45,000. 15% of total
budget.)
II) MYEP (formerly known as the Mayor's Youth Employment Program), Director - Diane
Hagarty
A. Mission Statement: "To provide disadvantaged youth and young adults with experiences
and opportunities that promote completion of high school and the development of skills necessary
for the world of work."
B. Programs: Work Experience; Career Education and Support; Information and Referral.
C. Total Operating Budget FY02: $488,184. (Iowa City projected: $50,000 [* plus $7,000
grant match]. 11% of total budget [does not count $7,000 grant].)
III) HACAP (Hawkeye Area Community Action Program), Director- Don Maniccia
A) Mission Statement: "To promote economic and emotional strength towards a goal of
self-sufficiency for low-income people in our communities." B. Programs: Child Care; Family Support.
C. Budgeted Total Support & Revenue FY02: $3,093,586. (Iowa City projected: $8,635.
.3% of total budget.)
-1-
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Irvin Pfab, 3514094 or
Steven Karmer, 338-8865
For Release: December 14, 2000, 3:00 PM
Council Members announce plans to videotape &
broadcast City Council work sessions.'
City of Iowa City Council Members Irvin Pfab and Steven Kanner will begin videotaping
the informal Monday Night City Council Work Sessions on a regular basis. The first planned
videotaping will take place on Monday, December 18, 2000. The sessions will be aired at a later
time on PATV, Cable Channel 2. (The playback schedule will be announced later.)
Kanner and Pfab will do the videotaping as a service to the citizens of Iowa City. It will
improve access to the Council decision-making process. The videotaping will not be done at
City of Iowa City expense.
Important decisions are made at these "informal" Council meetings. For example the
following decisions were made at Monday night sessions during the past year:
· Approval of $20,000 for the Devonian Fossil Gorge Educational Project at the Coralville
Reservoir
· Not budgeting funds for broadcasting and videotaping Monday Night Work Sessions.
Many Iowa Citians believe that it is in their best interests to be able to view on cable TV
the staff presentations, discussions and decisions that takes place at these Monday Night
sessions. "The airing of these important meetings will only make Iowa City's democratic
process stronger," say Kanner and Pfab.
Volunteers are welcome to help with this project. Please e-mail Irvin Pfab
(ipfab@avalon.com) or call Steven Kanner (338-8865) if you have any questions or wish to help
with the videotaping.
AGENDA
Iowa City City Council
Economic Development Committee
Thursday, December 21, 2000
9:00 a.m.
Lobby Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes of November 16, 2000
3. Consider Submitting an Application for Community Development Block Grant Funds to
Establish an Economic Development Revolving Loan Program.
4. Review of 2001 Business Outreach Survey
5. Update - Economic Development Opportunities in South Central District - Alignment of Mormon Trek Extended
6. Update - Business Outreach Program - Major Employer Visits.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
Next Meeting
Thursday, January 18, 2000 at 9:00 a.m.
City Council Economic Development Committee
Thursday, November 16, 2000 - 9:00 a.m.
Lobby Conference Room
Members Present: Ernie Lehman, Dee Vanderhoef, Ross Wilburn
Staff Present: Steve Atkins, David Schoon, Steve Nasby J Subject to Approval
L_
Others Present: Irvin Pfab, Nathan Hall, Rick Mascari
Call to Order
Mayor Lehman called the meeting to order at 9:05.
Approval of the Minutes of October 19, 2000
The October 19, 2000 minutes were approved as submitted.
Introduction of New ICAD President
Steve Atkins introduced Joe Raso, the new ICAD President, Mayor Lehman and the rest of the
Council welcomed Raso, wished him luck in his new position, and stated that they look forward
working with him.
Community Development Block Grant Funds and Economic Development
Lehman reviewed where the Committee was at in terms of discussing the use of CDBG funds
for economic development. Vanderhoef stated she supports designating a certain percentage
of the CDBG funds for economic development. Wilburn agreed with designating funds but
stated he would like more specifics on how we plan to get the word out regarding the availability
of these funds for economic development and how we would specifically use the funds. Atkins
stated at a future meeting the staff would come back to the Committee for guidance on how to
specifically proceed with these funds. Wilburn then stated that the Committee could annually
review how these funds were spent and determine if any adjustment needed to be made to the
funded amount. -
Vanderhoef stated she could see targeting these funds towards small businesses. Atkins stated
given that one of the goals of the economic development strategy is to expand the tax base, the
Committee may consider activities that do that.
In response to Lehman's question, the consensus of the Committee was to proceed with
establishing a pool of CDBG funds for economic development projects. Vanderhoef stated she
would like to determine the percentage of federal dollars (CDBG & HOME funds) that would be
set aside. She stated she supported the 9% figure (which would equal approximately $152,010
in FY02).
Lehman stated he also supported the 9% figure, and that he would support setting aside this
percentage for a couple of more years in order to build up a more substantial pool. Nasby
stated that was possible as long as the City did not annually set-aside an amount that exceeded
the amount of CBDG dollars that can be carried over from year to year. Nasby stated that he
would provide the Committee with further information regarding this issue.
City Council Economic Development Committee
Thursday, November 16, 2000 - 9:00 a.m.
Lobby Conference Room
In response to a question from Nasby, the Committee decided that an application should be
submitted to set-up a revolving loan fund, which would initially be capitalized with 9% of the
federal funds available during the normal CDBG/HOME funding cycle. At the next meeting the
Committee would like to discuss the details of such a revolving loan program.
Economic Development Opportunities in South Central District - Alignment of Mormon
Trek Boulevard Extended
Atkins stated he was preparing a presentation for the City Council regarding capital
improvement projects. As part of that presentation he was going to present those projects in the
South Central District that would open up that area for economic development activities, which
would include approximately 180 acres for commercial/industrial development. The most
significant issue the City Council will need to decide is the alignment of Mormon Trek Boulevard
Extended. In addition, the Committee and staff will need to continue to have discussions with
property owners in the area to determine their interest in being annexed into the city limits.
Given that the Council's direction is to grow the tax base, providing the infrastructure in the
South Central District for commercial and industrial development would help the City achieve
that goal. Lehman stated that we don't have many commercial/industrial development
opportunities in the community, especially near Highway 218/Avenue of the Saints, Vanderhoef
stated that business park development near Highway 218 could also spur other commercial
activity such as a motel/hotel. Vanderhoef and Lehman both stated capitol projects in this area
should be a high priority for the Council. Wilburn nodded in agreement.
Update - Promotion and Marketing of North Airport Commercial Project
Atkins informed the Committee that the Airport Commission has gone out to hire a firm to
market the North Airport Commercial Area. He reported that staff is still in the process of
preparing a draft agreement for the Airport/Council subcommittee to review. Rick Mascari,
Chair of the Airport Commission, expressed the desire of having the Airport/Council
subcommittee meet first to outline what they would like included in the agreement. Lehman
stated he thought it would be better if staff prepared something and then presented it to the
subcommittee. That way the subcommittee would have something concrete from which to
begin their discussions.
Business Outreach Program - Major Employer Visits
Schoon reported that Wilbum had made his visit to Torus Technologies, and that visits with
Buckle Down Publishing or Fresh Food Concepts had yet to take place. Wilburn reported that
his visit to Torus TechnoLogies went very well. Schoon stated he would be sending out letters to
the next round of businesses and asked if the Councilors had a specific business they would
like to visit next. Wilburn asked to visit General Mills.
Other Business
There was none.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 15, 2000
From: rdin.
Re: CDBG Funds for Economic Development
At the last Council Economic Development Committee meeting, the Committee directed staff to
prepare an application for CDBG funds to set-up an economic development revolving loan fund,
which would initially be capitalized with 9% (approximately $150,000) of the federal funds
available during the normal CDBG/HOME funding cycle. This amount would be equal to
approximately double the amount the current CITY STEPS Plan earmarks for economic
development activities. CBDG applications are due Monday, January 22, 2001. In order to
prepare the application, staff is requesting guidance from the Committee regarding further
details of the program. Prior to submitting the application on January 22, staff will provide the
Committee with a copy of the application for the Committee's review at the Committee's January
18 meeting.
At the December 21 meeting, staff would like to discuss the following four issues with the
Committee:
1. How a CDBG economic development revolving loan fund fits within the City's general
economic development strategy and the CITY STEPS' economic development strategy
(see Appendix A).
2. Establishing a Council revolving loan fund to complement a CDBG revolving loan fund.
3. Establishing "general" revolving loan funds versus targeted revolving loan funds.
4. Establishing criteria for revolving loan fund programs.
Revolving Loan Fund and Economic Development
During previous Committee discussions, the Committee has stated the purpose for establishing
an economic development revolving loan fund is to use CDBG funds to help expand the tax
base by directly assisting new businesses and existing businesses. Expanding the city's tax
base is the central focus of the City's economic development strategy, which was outlined in
December 1999. Directly assisting new and existing businesses is just one of the economic
development strategies identified in CITY STEPS. In CITY STEPS the City Council and the
Housing and Community Development Commission have identified four strategies to address
the economic development needs of low and moderate-income persons in the community.
They include:
· Provide employment training and education.
· Encourage employment opportunities that pay at least a living wage (including
opportunities for person with disabilities).
· Provide employment support services.
· Encourage the expansion and retention of business and industry that pays at least a
living wage.
Applying for 9% of the available federal funds to establish a revolving loan fund will require the
Housing and Community Development Commission to use CDBG funds earmarked towards
housing and public facilities to carry out those other economic development strategies of
providing employment training and education and providing employment services. The
Committee will want to consider that possibility when requesting the 9% figure as part of the
CDBG application.
CDBG & Council Revolving Loan Funds
In addition to establishing a CDBG revolving loan fund, staff recommends the City also establish
a revolving loan fund using a portion of the $500,000 economic development fund the City
Council established last year. This Council revolving loan fund could include an amount equal
to the CDBG fund or a greater amount, such as a 2-to-1 matching amount for a total of
$300,000. The Council revolving loan fund would be separate from the CDBG fund. By having
this separation we would have some fiexiblities with this Council fund as the federal regulations
for things like Davis-Bacon would not apply. Though not tied to CDBG funding requirements,
this funding mechanism could be used in conjunction with CDBG funds to finance qualifying
CDBG projects.
Types of Revolving Loan Fund
In establishing revolving loan funds, the Committee may establish either "general" revolving loan
funds or "targeted" revolving loan funds. A general revolving loan fund would be available to
any type of business (a general revolving loan fund using CDBG dollars would also consist of
criteria related to CDBG program guidelines targeting low and moderate-income individuals).
On the other hand, a targeted revolving loan fund would target a specific business, project, or
area, such as the following targeted groups:
· Specific Geographic Areas
· Specific Groups of Individuals · Specific Types of Project
· Minority and Women-Owned · Building Construction or Improvements
Businesses · Fac.~ade Improvements
· Businesses Owned by Persons with · Property Acquisition
Disabilities · Working Capital
· Specific Types of Businesses · ADA Accessibility Projects
· Micro-businesses
· Start-up businesses
· Existing businesses
If the Committee decides to establish a general revolving loan fund the Committee may still
want to actively market the loan program towards a specific type of business, project, or area.
Under this scenario the loan program would not require that an applicant be from a targeted
group, but that a specific targeted group would be encouraged to apply for funds. The
Committee will need to determine if it wishes to establish general or targeted revolving loan
funds.
Funding Criteria
Once the type of revolving loan fund is determined, the specific funding criteria can be
established for the program. The following is an example of what those funding criteria may
include for a CDBG Revolving Loan Fund. (Those marked with an asterisks are CDBG program
requirements.)
Criteria for CDBG Revolvinq Loan Fund Program
· The business must be located within the city limits of Iowa City.*
· 51% or more of the permanent jobs created will be either "available to" or "held by" low and
moderate income persons.*
· 51% or more of the permanent jobs retained will be "held by "low and moderate income
persons (Jobs retained must be held by low and moderate income persons at the time of the
assistance or be expected to turnover to LMI persons within two years).*
· Maximum City funding cannot exceed 50% of the total project cost and at least 10% of total
project cost must be owner equity.
· Repayment must not exceed a 10 year term at an interest rate of at least ¼% above the
going rate of City general obligation bonds.
· Applications will be accepted on monthly basis and must be submitted by the 1 st of each
month to be considered that month.
· Where applicable, projects must meet requirements of the CDBG program including such
items as Davis-Bacon wage standards, environmental regulations and historic preservation
requirements.*
· Projects will be considered under the City of Iowa City Financial Assistance Eligibility
Guidelines (see Appendix B).
· Projects must start substantial activities within 60 days of receiving a c,~mmitment of
funding.
The City revolving loan fund would also have cdteria for qualifying projects. The criteria for the
City fund need not include those requirements of the CDBG program and could have its own
specific requirements.
Appendix A: Strategies Outlined in CITY STEPS: Iowa City's Consolidated Plan for
Housing, Jobs, and Services for Low-
Income Residents
CITY STEPS lists a number of strategies and objectives at addressing economic needs for low and moderate
income residents of the community. The plan estimates that between 2001 and 2006, the City will spend
approximately $375,000 of CDBG funds on economic development needs.
Strate.clv: Provide Employment Trainin.el and Education
Short- Term Objectives: a. Continue and expand apprenticeship and employment training programs.
b. Support education opportunities including basic skill development (e.g.
GED programs, adult literacy programs, vocational programs).
Long- Term Objectives: a. Investigate how to best coordinate job-training programs.
b. Research work force and local employment opportunities to determine
needed skills.
Strateqv: . Encouracle Employment Opportunities That Pay at Least a Livin.cl Wa.qe (including oppor-
tunities 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 employment con-
cerns.
d. Research local employment trends.
Strateqy: 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-enterprise/entrepreneurial
development.
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).
Strategy: Encourage the Expansion and Retention of Business and Industry that Pays at Least a Livin.q
Wa~e*
Long-Term Objectives a. Further the expansion of business and industry by: Facilitating infrastruc-
ture improvements to businesses wanting 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 continuing to support agencies
that provide economic development technical assistance
Appendix B
CITY OF IOWA CITY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
FOR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROJECTS
Intent: The City of Iowa City wishes to encourage the establishment and growth of businesses
which are consistent with and carry out the "Economic Development Policies, Strategies and
Actions for the City of Iowa City." To this end, the City will support and provide financial
assistance to individual business establishments. This assistance may take the form of utilizing
State and Federal funds targeted at economic development, providing property tax incentives,
underwriting the cost of infrastructure improvements, or providing direct loans and grants.
The guidelines provided below will serve as a framework for the City Council in making its
decisions regarding which businesses should receive publicly funded incentives or assistance.
The cdteria are based on the Economic Development Policies and the concept that businesses
who receive assistance should pay a good wage, provide benefits to their employees, be good
citizens, and contribute to the overall economic well-being of the community. Within each of the
guidelines there is room for judgment and flexibility by the City Council. Consistent with the City's
Economic Development Policies, promising start-up businesses and expansion of existing local
businesses will be encouraged.
Private Financial Contribution as Compared to Public Assistance Request (10 points)
Higher points to be awarded for:
A greater percentage of contribution by the assisted business;
A shorter payback period or expiration for financial assistance;
A lower amount of City financial assistance per job.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan/Capital Improvements Program/Economic
Development Policies (20 points)
Higher points to be awarded for:
Projects not requiring new public capital improvements;
- A greater contribution by the developer for public infrastructure improvements;
- Jobs within industry/technology groups on opportunity list;
- Start-up companies and expansions of existing local operations;
- A greater amount of property tax base expansion.
Quality of Jobs to be Created (30 points)
Higher points to be awarded for:
- Higher wage rates
- Full-time, long-term, non-seasonal positions;
- Commitment to a safe workplace;
- Contribution to health insurance benefits;
- Provision of fringe benefits (e.g. vacation, sick leave, retirement plans);
Economic Impact (15 points) Higher points to be awarded for:
- Contribution to diversification of Johnson County economy
- Potential for future growth of industry;
- Businesses that build on the resources, materials, and workforce of the local community.
Environmental Impact (15 points) Higher points to be awarded:
- The more environmentally sound the company's operation;
(e.g. comprehensive energy and resource efficiency programs; comprehensive
waste reduction, waste exchange, and recycling programs).
- The more environmentally sound the company's products/services.
(e.g. products/services that expand markets for recycled materials; development
of renewable energy resources or products that conserve energy.)
Community Involvement (10 points) Higher points to be awarded:
- Businesses that have a history of contributing to their communities through volunteer
work, financial contributions or other means.
- New start-up businesses that demonstrate their commitment to becoming involved in the
community.
TOTAL POINTS 100
General Requirements
- Every applicant should provide average houdy wages for all new and existing jobs which meet
or exceed the average county wage rate by industry. Ninety percent of the project positions
should have a wage greater than the federal poverty wage rate for Iowa City (30% of median
income for a four person household in Iowa City). Under special circumstances, consideration
will be given to those companies who cannot meet this requirement.
Applicant must have a consistent pattern of compliance with the law and the spirit of the law,
including environmental regulations, occupational safety and health laws, fair labor standards,
the National Labor Relations Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to be eligible
for financial assistance.
- Applicant must demonstrate the following in order to be eligible for financial assistance: the feasibility of the business venture;
- the reliability of the job creation and financial estimates;
the creditworthiness of the business;
- that the project would not occur without city financial assistance.
- A contract will be executed for any financial assistance awarded. Applicant will be required to
repay all, or a prorated share, of the amount of the financial assistance awarded if the applicant
does not fulfill the obligations of the contract.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 14, 2000
To: City Council Economic DeveLopmen, t Committee
From: DavidSchoo~~.~~',Z.~.-2.~'/-'~,,.___
Re: Business Outreach Survey
Staff is in the process of preparing the 2001 Business Outreach Survey. Enclosed you will find
a copy of the results from this past year's survey and a draft copy of next year's survey. The
draft survey is very similar to this past year's survey with a few minor changes to questions to
make them more clear. We would appreciate any comments or suggestions you have regarding
the survey.
While the past year's survey was conducted by students in the Graduate Program in Urban and
Regional Planning at the University of Iowa, this year's survey will be conducted by City staff.
Another change with this year's survey is that we plan to mail the survey out to many more
businesses than the past year's survey. Last year's survey was mailed to Iowa City businesses
listed in the Chamber of Commerce's database, which was about 600 businesses. Since last
year's survey, the Fire Department has established a database of nearly 1900 businesses in
Iowa City. This database is based on Iowa City businesses listed in the white pages of the
phone book. With this larger database of businesses, we hopeto get a broader cross section of
the business community.
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Iowa City Business Outreach Survey- 2001
Dear Iowa City Business:
For the second year in a row, the City of Iowa city Economic Development Division is conducting a business
outreach survey to gain a better understanding of the issues and concerns facing the Iowa City business conEunity.
By completing this survey, you will be helping the Economic Development Division and the City be more
responsive to the needs of the business community. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and return
in the enclosed envelope by Thursday, February 1, 2001. Thank you for your participation.
David Schoon
Economic Development Coordinator
Background Information
1. How would you classify your business? (please circle one option):
a. Retail/commercial (i.e. restaurants, shopping)
b. Office ( i.e. professional services, medical services)
c. Industrial (i.e. manufacturing, warehouse)
d. Construction trades (i.e. electrical, plumbing, contracting, land development)
e. On-fine business
f. Not-for-profit organization
2. Based on the map provided on the last page of the survey, in what part of Iowa City is your business located? (If you have
more than one location, circle all that apply.)
a. Downtown f. South Central District
b. Central District g. Southwest District
c. Northeast District h. Northwest District
d. Southeast District i. North District
e. South District j. North Corridor
3. How many years has your business been established in Iowa City (Please circle one option)?
a. Less than 1 c. 5-9 e. 15 or more
b. 1-4 d. 10-14
4. Do you own or lease the space that your business occupies (Please circle one option)?
a. Own b. Lease c. Own and Lease -
5. How many full-time equivalent employees do you have?
a. 0-25 b. 26-75 c. Over 75
State of Your Business
6. What changes, if any, have you experienced within the last five years (Please circle all that are appropriate)?
a. Building expansion d. Machinery and equipment reduction
b. Building space reduction e. Employment expansion
c. Machinery- and equipment expansion f. Employment reduction
7. What changes, if any, do you anticipate in the near future (Please circle all that are appropriate)?
a. Building expansion e. Employment expansion
b. Building space reduction f. Employment reduction
c. Machinery and equipment expansion g. Relocating out of Io~va City
d. Machinery and equipment reduction h. Closing
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8. If you are considering expansion, please let us know why (Please circle all that are appropriate):'
a. Imf3roving market conditions d. Fair local taxes
b. Land availability e. Shift towards on-line operation
c. Availability of Transportation
f. Other (specify)
9. If you are considering relocating, closing, or reduction, please let us know why (Please circle all that are appropriate):
a. Changing market conditions f. High local ta~es
b. No land for expansion g. High state taxes
c. Transportation problems h. Lease expiration
d. Environmental concerns i. Shift towards on-line operation
e. Rigid code enforcement j. Inadequate workforce
k. Other (specify)
10. If you are considering relocation, closing, or reduction, what if anything could the City do to prevent this from taking
place?
City Services
11. In the table below, please rate the quality of Iowa City public services as they pertain to conducting business in Iowa City.
Quality Very low Low Adequate High Very high Not
Applicable
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Quality
Example: Water Service 5
Water service
Sewer service
Solid waste disposal
Fire protection
Police protection
Public transportation
Public parking
Snow removal
Street cleaning
Street condition
Hazardous waste disposal
Library
Parks and recreation
Land development process
Building permit review process
12. Do you feel that the overall quality and quantity of city services justifies the amount of local taxes your business pays
(Please circle one option).>
a. Yes b. No
Comment:
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City Staff and Government
13. How much direct contact have you had with City Staff in the last year (Please circle one option)?
a. None c. Two to four times
b. One thne d. Five or more times
14. How satisfied have you been with City staffs level of helpfulness in your interactions ~vithin the past year (Please circle
one option)?
a. Very satisfied d. Indifferent
b. Somewhat satisfied e. Had no contact
c. Not satisfied
15. Please place a check mark indicating ~vhether or not any city requirements or regulations have had a positive (+) or
negative (-) effect on your business within the past year.
+ -
C3 C3 Dimensional requirements (i.e. lot size, building height, building bulk, etc.)
C3 [] Zoning use restrictions
C3 C3 Sign requirements
~ [] OFF street paring requirements
f3 [] Fke code regulations
~l [] Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interpretation and enforcement
C~ C3 Building Code requirements
[] C3 Other Specify
Please elaborate on specific requirements and regulations in the space provided:
Iowa City's Business Climate
16. In the table below, please rate the strengths and weaknesses of these aspects of Iowa City as they pertain to conducting
business in Iowa City.
Strength/weakness Very weak Weak Fair Strong Very strong Not
_ Applicable
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Strength/weakness
Quality o f Life
Labor availability
Labor Costs
Quality- of labor force
Taxes
Quality of Infrastructure
Cost of land
City Regulation
Airport facilities
Rail access for materials and finished goods
Interstate highway access
Housing availability
Housing affordability
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17. How ~vould you rate Iowa City as a place to do business (Please circle one option)?
a. E~dellent c- Fair
b. Good d. Poor
18. What might the City government do to further assist business?
If you would like to help us enhance the business climate in Iowa City or would like assistance with specific business
needs, please contact David Schoon, Economic Development Coordinator at 356-5236.
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Graduated with escrow-remain in housing 4 Total amount in escrow account $ 63,352.13
Graduated and purchased home 4 Average escrow account balance $ 900.00
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Phone: (319) 356.5400
TDD: (3 19) 356.5404-
410 E. WTashington Street · Iowa City · Iowa - 52240.1826
ACTUAL FSS CASE
The following information is based on a Public Housing resident that is participating in the FSS progqram.
FAMILY INFORMATION:
Family Size: 3 1 child preschool, 1 child in elementary school
Annual Gross Family Income: $21,000 Head of household works fulltime
Actual Expenses Percent of
Gross Income
Childcare 39%
Housing 12% (This includes a deduction for the childcare expense)
Payroll taxes 25%
Other 24% This amotmts to $424/month to cover groceries,
utilities, gasoline, and medical expenses
The average gas/electric bill for her unit per Mid American Energy: $63.00/month
The average water/sewer bill for her unit per City Utility Division: $45.00/month
This leaves a mere $316/month for food, gasoline and medical.
Consider this:
There is absolutely no disposable income left to cover incidental expenses such as car repairs, clothing, or
emergency items.
There is nothing available for any type of recreation or entertainment.
Childcare expenses will increase about $280/month once school is out of session since the older child will
need fulltime childcare also.
FSS Projects:
· NCS day March 15th, a job training opportunity arranged with a local employer, NCS
"welfare to work - job preparation opportunity", was a cooperative effort between the
ICHA FSS Coordinator Mary Copper and Sandy Chappelle, the Welfare to Work
Coordinator from National Computer Systems (NCS). FSS participants, who
indicated by survey that they were interested in job preparation and placement
opportunities, were invited to participate in the event. Participants received
information about: work values; work habits; job searching checklist; job retention
skills; employer expectations; and worker strengths. They also learned about the jobs
available at NCS and the application process. Gift bags with donated items from the
American BusinessWomen's Association were given to each participant.
· Personal Economic Planning (PEP)- four two-hour sessions of workshops on
economic literacy and goal-planning, that provided information on setting goals and
achievable action steps to actively plan for your future. The Childcare committee
secured childcare arrangements for the workshop participants. The Family Events
committee arranged for donated food and beverages. The Transportation committee
secured transportation for those participants who need it.
· Allocation of child cares scholarships for FSS participants,
· Secured donated clothing from clothing merchants for job interviews,
· ISED -Micro Enterprise Workshop was promoted to FSS participants to provide
information on social and economic development for those tenants interested in
utilizing their part-time talents to create something that they own.
· Formed a link with Local Harvest; a local group of farmers who are a non-profit
organization that seeks to provide donated produce to families who cannot afford
nutritious foods. These are obtained from community supported agricultural groups.
Pending Projects:
· ROSS Grant Program, a collaboration of the Housing Authority, PCC members and
Goodwill Industries that will address the needs of the underemployed. The grant was
instrumental in leveraging resources for FSS and will provide employment
development services.
· Computer Training Classes for up to nine FSS participants.
· Resume writing and mock interview workshop,
· Repeat PEP workshop
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 19, 2000
To: City Council ~~
From: Dale Helling, Assistant City Manager
Re: Discussion/Resolution referenced in Library Board minutes of No ,
The resolution referred to in the above-referenced minutes is the resolution by which the Library
Board delegates to the City Bargaining Team the authority to bargain on behalf of the Library
Board with the Library Bargaining Unit employees. Discussion of the issue of temporary
employees occurred while this resolution was on the floor for discussion. However, there was
nothing in the resolution that addresses the issue of temporary employees.
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Prepared by Dale Helling, Asst. City Mgr., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356-5013
RESOLUTION NO. 00-382
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA
CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR
PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
WHEREAS, the Public Employment Relations Board has recognized that Library Boards are the
employers of Library employees within the meaning of Chapter 20 of the 1999 Code of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, this same Chapter 20 permits cooperation and coordination of bargaining between
two or more bargaining units; and
WHEREAS, coordination would be beneficial to both parties given the Iowa City Council's financial
responsibility and the Iowa City Library Board's administrative responsibilities for library service in
Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, procedures are necessary to make this coordination effective; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees and the City Council of the City of Iowa City
wish to enter into a joint agreement to coordinate negotiating procedures for purposes of collective
bargaining, a copy of which agreement is attached to this resolution as "Exhibit A," and by this
reference made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
1. That the Mayor be authorized to sign, and the City Clerk to attest, this resolution, and the
attached joint agreement between the Iowa City Library Board of Trustees and the City
Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, to coordinate negotiating procedures for purposes of
collective bargaining.
Passed and approved this 7t, h day of November' ,2000.
Approved by
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Resolution No. 00-382
Page 2
It was moved by Vanderhoef and seconded by 0'Donnel 1 the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
× Champion
X Kanner
X Lehman
X O'Donnell
X Pfab
X Vanderhoef
X Wilburn
EXHIBIT A
JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IOWA CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF
TRUSTEES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY TO COORDINATE
NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAIN-
ING
An agreement made and entered this 7th day of November ,2000,
by and between the City Council of iowa City, Iowa, and the Board of Trustees of the Iowa City
Public Library, Iowa City, Iowa.
WHEREAS, the Public Employment Relations Board has recognized that Library Boards are the
employers of Library employees within the meaning of Chapter 20 of the 1999 Code of Iowa, and
WHEREAS, this same Chapter 20 permits cooperation and coordination of bargaining between
two or more bargaining units, and
WHEREAS, coordination would be beneficial to both parties given the Iowa City Council's financial
responsibility and the Iowa City Library Board's administrative responsibilities for library service in
Iowa City, and
WHEREAS, procedures are necessary to make this coordination effective.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Both bodies will bargain in coordination with the duly appointed representatives of their
respective employee organization.
2. The Library Board will designate the City Manager of Iowa City or his desig nee as the
bargaining representative for the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees.
3. The Library Director or her designee will be a member of the negotiating team and shall
represent the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees in issues of specific concern to
library operations and/or library employees.
4. The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees will be notified of all executive sessions of
the City Council of Iowa City called for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations.
5. Subsequent to any negotiated contract, the Library Director will be represented on any
grievance committee formed as a condition of that contract.
6. This agreement shall cover the pedod from date of adoption through the contract covering
library employees which will begin July 1, 2001.
President, Io Trustees Date
of Iowa City, owa Date
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: December 19, 2000
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Investments
At last evening's Council work session, questions arose with respect to our investment report
covering the period of June 30 through September 30, 2000. The specific questions involved the
Employee Benefit Reserve Fund and our Bond Reserve Fund.
The Employee Benefit Reserve Fund shows a declining investment amount from the previous
year. This is attributable to the cash flow needs, that is, the timing of payments to the State for
employee benefit expenses. It is not an unlikely occurrence, and please remember that this is a
reserve position and not a cash position. Our Employee Benefit Fund remains healthy and we
are fully prepared to meet our obligations.
The Bond Reserve Fund is in similar circumstances. As you noted, it has increased from 12.3 to
13.8 over the same period of time a year ago. Due to the sale of bonds and the placement of
those monies in reserve accounts, as well as the cash flow needs for the capitol projects
represented by the bond sale, the investment amount is higher in this fiscal year than the
previous fiscal year. Again, these are not unusual circumstances.
We need to record the reserve funds and their investments in this manner in order to fulfill our
requirements for 'the IRS arbitrage (interest earnings) and related Securities and Exchange
Commission regulations.
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.10 Character Traits Worth Developing
1. BE HONEST. Tell the truth; be sincere; don't mislead or
withhold key information in relationships of trust; don't
steal.
2. DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY. Standup for your beliefs
about right and wrong; be your best self; resist social
pressure to do wrong.
3. KEEP PROMISES. Keep your word and honor your
commitments; pay your debts and return what you borrow·
4. BE LOYAL. Stand by family, friends, employers, community
and country; don't talk about people behind their backs.
5. BE RESPONSIBI.E. Think before you act; consider
consequences; be accountable and "take your medicine."
6. PURSUE EXCEl .I .ENCE. Do your best with what you have;
don't quit easily.
7. BE KIND AND CARING. Show you care through generosity
and compassion; don't be selfish or mean.
8. TREAT A! J. PEOP! .E WITH RESPECT. Be courteous and
polite; judge all people on their merits; be tolerant,
appreciative and accepting of individual differences.
9. BE FAIR. Tre/~t all people fairly; be open-minded; listen to
others and try to understand what they are saying and
feeling.
10. BE A GOOD CITIZEN. Obey the law and respect authority;
vote; volunteer your efforts; protect the environment.
City of iowa City
. MEMORANDUM
Date: December 22, 2000
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk l~
Re: Community Development Fund Grant Program Changes
I just received this fax this morning and wanted to get the information out to you as soon
as possible. If you're interested in attending please let me know and I'll make the
reservations from Iowa City at one time.
I will be out of the office December 28-29 (Thursday and Friday), but will retum to
welcome in the new year on January 2.
Happy Holidays.
Cc: Steve Atkins
Eleanor Dilkes
Karin Franklin
David Schoon
Tq~.r~ From, Iewa Department of gconomlc De la-al-oo 9,3Opm p. i of Z
December 19, 2000
To: All interested development groups, chambers, city and
county officials and others
From: Sue Lambertz, Fund Mgr.
Community Development Fund grant program changes
As the landscape of Iowa continues to change, we strive to keep our
financial resources responsive to the new opportunities and
challenges facing communities. Many issues have been identified in
the Governor's 201 0 plan, such as telecommunications, target
industry clusters, growth management, entrepreneur-ship, capital
development, workforce.
To better serve our communities the Community Development Fund
grant program has been restructured to more closely align with the
Governor's 2010 plan. These changes offer many opportunities for
communities to be creative and innovative, while providing financial
and technical assistance to support those efforts.
We are hosting an ICN workshop on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at a
number of sites around the state. The session will begin at 9:00am
and conclude at 11:00 am; however, to assure that each site has the
benefit of the entire 2 hours, the sites will be open from 8:30 to
11:00am.