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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-02 Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of May, 2006, in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E. 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; at which hearing the Council will consider: 1) An ordinance vacating the alley located north of Benton Street between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street (V AC06-00001) A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known for Council consideration are encouraged to appear at the above- mentioned time and place. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK 7d' ~ p j /J-3 g PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FY07 Annual Action Plan The City of Iowa City is soliciting public comments on the proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2006 (City FY07) Annual Action Plan. The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The FY07 Annual Action Plan will include information on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for housing, jobs and services for low-moderate income persons. The FY07 Annual Action Plan will outline proposed activities, project locations, budgets and the scope of activities being funded. Copies of the FY07 Annual Action Plan are available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, 52240. A copy of the FY07 Annual Action Plan is also available for review at the Iowa City Public Library or on the City's web site www.icgov.org. Written comments may be submitted to the Department of Planning and Community Development at the address above. A 30- day public comment period will begin with the publication of this notice and end on May 2, 2006. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City Council will be holding a public hearing on Iowa City's FY07 Annual Action Plan on May 2, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., City Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA. Said plan is a sub-part of Iowa City's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The City of Iowa City has available a draft FY07 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds. Said plan will also be considered by the City Council on May 2, 2006. The annual action plan describes the federally funded activities to be undertaken by the City and its recipients during the 2007 fiscal year (July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007). Copies of the draft FY07 Annual Action Plan are available to the public at the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street; and the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 East Washington Street. A thirty (30) day public comment period began on March 31, 2006. Additional information is available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 or by calling 356- 5230. If you are in need of special accommodations for a disability or language translation please contact Steve Long, Community Development Division at 356- 5250 or 356-5493 TDD at least three business days in advance of the meeting date. -~.._~--"-~._-----~-_._-_._."-----~---"--_._--_._.._-.----..---.-.- .._--'-_.._----,.._,-~_.._.._.~"--~_.__._-~---_.__.- Phone: (319) 356.5400 FAY: (319) 356,5459 TDD: (319) 356,5404 Washington Smet . Iowa City . Iowa. 52240.1826 DATE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006 TO: City Council FROM: Steven J. Rackis, Administrator, Iowa City Housing Authority RE: Housing And Community Development Commission's (HCDC) Recommendation's For FY07 CDBG and HOME Funding The Iowa City HCDC recommended an allocation of $200,000 to the Iowa City Housing Authority to operate Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program. They also recommend a restriction that the dollars be "used to assist households in Iowa City only". The Iowa City HCDC also recommended a "holdback" of $89,000 of HOME Funds for the next allocation cycle. The Iowa City Housing Authority requests the following: > The Iowa City Council approves the use of TBRA vouchers throughout our jurisdiction (Johnson County, Parts ofIowa, and Washington Counties). > Allocate the $89,000 "holdback" of HOME Funds to our TBRA program. Restricting the use of the TBRA Vouchers to the City of Iowa City may negatively impact elderly and disabled applicants who are currently living in Johnson County, but not within the City of Iowa City limits. What typically happens is the elderly or disabled Head-of-Household secures a suitable, accessible unit while they are on our waiting list. When they are determined eligible for housing assistance and their unit passes a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection and the rent is determined to be "reasonable", these families will use the housing assistance in the unit in which they currently reside. Thus, those elderly/disabled families currently living in Coralville or North Liberty, for example, will be faced with a decision to receive immediate TBRA assistance and move to Iowa City, or continue to wait for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to remain where they are currently residing. The Housing Authority's TBRA program promotes the scattering of assisted housing by providing the opportunity for participating families to lease private market rental units located in single family homes, duplexes, zero-lot lines, or small apartment buildings. Due to the availability of rental units, families will most likely lease units in the three (3) largest incorporated areas of Johnson County: The City of Iowa City, The City of Coralville, and The City of North Liberty. We anticipate the TBRA supported families will lease rental units that track with the current general population and HCV voucher utilization patterns: ~---*--------"'---------1--'"---------~-"._---'"---"-~'-r.'-~~--' '----'"-"--', , City . # of Active i % of Active City! % of Johnson, I VOUCherSj Vouchers POPUlation>j County I I . Incorporated I i'-.~~--~~-r...--._- --- ,. mmmm ~""""''"j ~~~~-=~mmm_: ;it===:-~~===-:tif:-~ ... ::~l t " i I ..__ -l______L._____._.__---1..__.~.. * _~ources: Iowa City ~ommunity Profile 2004; see ~ubtitles 1& 2; page._?Q:___._._______~J The proposed TBRA program will mitigate the impact of federal budget reductions in the HCV program and allow the Housing Authority to maintain assistance to low income families up to . our Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) approved baseline of 1,213 families. Additionally, our proposal to operate a TBRA program best meets the objective of the City of Iowa City's comprehensive plan to promote a diversity of housing types and mix of all income levels and to promote the "scattering" of assisted housing units. Page I ofl Marian Karr From: mark patton [markpallon22@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 3:13 PM To: *City Council Subject: Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Request Attachments: cdbg city council request.doc Please find attached a letter with a request for the City Council. Thank you. Mark Patton Executive Director Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity ph 319.337.8949 fax 319.354.3527 www.ivhfh.org *** *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 4/26/2006 ~ Iowa Valley ~ Habitat ,," for Humanity" P.O. Box 1241 IOWA CITY, IA. 52244 "the excitement is building" 319.337.8949 WWW.IVHFH.ORG April 26, 2006 Re: CDBGIHOME Funding for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity Dear Council Members, After much deliberation, the HCDC committee recommended $220,000 funding to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for lot purchases. We were gratified in this vote of confidence in this recommendation. Within the $220,000 recommendation, $25,000 ofthe total is to originate from CDBG money and the remainder is to come from HOME funding. At the same time, no money was recommended for repairs to the proposed ReStore site on Scott Blvd. when more than $100,000 was requested. We have two requests for the Council to consider: 1) Taking the $25,000 ofCDBG funds out of the housing allocation for Habitat and shifting it to the public facilities request for ReStore. 2) Substituting $25,000 of the remaining unallocated HOME funding for the CDBG funds to bring back up the recommended $220,000. Our board of directors has also asked if the Council felt a need to distribute the remainder of the unallocated HOME funds to build more housing soon, then they would commit to purchasing additional lots for single family Habitat homes. Thank you for considering our requests. We very much appreciate your willingness to assist Habitat for Humanity help working families into a home of their own. Please feel free to call with any questions. Mark Patton Executive Director '''" 0 = = -- "" i::O ~ -~,> -, -0 ;u Il -~ . . N ~.._- C] 0". r- -i ,c-<: ,-- l--r-) iT: -, :: I ~ ,--, C5 /, \..j ~ Cc? J> -.J City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM ~ DATE: April 25, 2006 TO: City Council and City Manager FROM: Steve Long, Community Development Coordinatol5V RE: Approval of the FY07 Annual Action Plan A public hearing on the FY07 Annual Action Plan, which formally allocates the City's CDBG and HOME funds, will be held at the May 2 City Council meeting. In addition, on April 20 the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) held a public meeting to discuss the plan. At that meeting, HCDC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the FY07 Annual Action Plan as presented. At the May 2 City Council meeting we are requesting that the Council approve the FY07 Annual Action Plan. If needed, amendments or changes to the plan may also be considered at the May 2 meeting. If there are amendments or changes, Council could then approve the plan, as amended, that same evening. The deadline for submission of the plan to the U.s. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is May 15. A copy of the memo from the Housing and Community Development Commission that explains their funding recommendations is attached. In addition, a draft copy of the FY07 Annual Action Plan was included in the April 20 City Council information packet. If you have any questions about the FY07 Annual Action Plan or about the proposed projects please contact me at 356-5250 or at steve- long@iowa-city.org. Attachment MEMORANDUM DATE: March 28, 2006 TO: City Council FROM: Housing and Community Development Commission RE: Recommendations for FY07 CDBG and HOME Funding I. Housing projects recommended for funding II. CDBG Non-public selVices recommended for funding III. CDBG Public selVices projects recommended for funding IV. Projects withdrawn by applicant V. Projects not recommended for funding VI. Funding deferral I. Housina Proiects Recommended for Fundina Requests totaled: $948,064. Amount allocated: $420,000. Applications received: 3 (plus 1 withdrawn) Applications funded: 2. Habitat for Humanity Request $220,000 Housin Rank#l Recommended Allocation $220,000 25. 000 of this amount from CDBG Ca 0 HOME CDBG eft ible housin . Provides homeownership opportunities for very low-income families. . Volunteer and sweat equity into house. . Innovative program with parcels placed in a land trust, thereby reducing cost. . Economic benefits to the community from new housing construction. Iowa City Housing Authority - Tenant Based Rental Assistance Request $368,064 Housing Rank #2 Recommended Allocation $200,000 [To assist households in Iowa City onl Cat. 0 HOME-eli ible housin . Rental housing for households with incomes at or below 30% AMI is a medium-to-high priority need in CITY STEPS. . Will allow the ICHA to provide immediate assistance to elderly and/or disabled families currently on the waiting list. . Will help mitigate impacts of federal budget reductions for demand-side housing assistance for low-income households. . Benefits to the Iowa City economy from payments to landlords participating in the program. II. CDBG: Non-Public Services Recommended for Fundina Requests totaled: $505,969. Amount allocated: $305,969. Applications received: 7. Applications funded: 6. Four Oaks Ruest 200. 000 Ca 0 COBG - Other . Helps youth (primarily low-income youth) with delinquent behavior assistance in overcoming barriers to a productive adult life. . Promotes family stability preventing costly detention or group care services. . Youth center is a high priority in CITY STEPS. Other Rank #1 Recommended Allocation 200. 000 Grant Wood PTO R uest 56437 Cat. 0 COBG - Other . Provides adequate playground facilities for children at this school, summer school and those from surrounding neighborhoods. . Neighborhood center is a high priority in CITY STEPS. Other Rank #2 Recommended Allocation 56437 MECCA R uest Ca 0 COBG - Other . Only publicly funded service addressing substance abuse issues in Iowa City/Johnson County. . Promotes safety in use of program services by over 2,500 persons very year. Other Rank #3 Recommended Allocation 22000 CMHC Ruest 18. 280 Ca 0 COBG - Other . Promotes safety in use of the center by program clients and staff. . Enhances safety of pedestrians using the sidewalk abutting the center. Other Rank #4 Recommended Allocation 18. 280 Arc of Johnson County Ruest 2852 Ca (] COBG - Other . Child care center is a high priority in CITY STEPS. . Serves children with disabilities from households at various income levels, though majority below area median income. Other Rank #4 Recommended Allocation 2852 Oomestic Violence Intervention Other Rank #6 P. ram - Ruest 6400 Recommended Allocation 6400 Ca (] COBG - Other . Emergency shelter is a high priority in CITY STEPS . Ensure facilities are safe and healthy for day-today use. 2 III. CDBG: Public services Proiects Recommended for Fundina Requests totaled: $60,174. Amount allocated: $14,300. Applications received: 7. Applications funded: 5. Shelter House - Outreach Coordinator Ruest 1(}, 000 Ca 0 COBG Public Services . Homeless services are a high priority in CITY STEPS . Helps to meet federal cash match requirement to leverage significant STAR funding . 100% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI) . Increased capacity to provide case management services to prevent repeat episodes of homelessness. Public Service Rank #1 Recommended Allocation 4. 900 Free Medical Clinic - Case Public Service Rank #2 Mana ement Ruest 21 000 Recommended Allocation 4. 900 Ca 0 COBG Public Services . Health services are a high priority in CITY STEPS. . 90% of those served are very low-income (<30% AMI). . Is the only free medical clinic in Iowa City. . Low percentage of public funding. VNA - Mental Health Home Care Ruest 10. 000 Ca 0 COBG Public Services . CITY STEPS identifies health services as a high priority need. . Primary provider of home health care for mental health disorders in Iowa City. . Will help agency cope with the increasing number of patients without insurance for medically related home health care. Public Service Rank #4 Recommended Allocation 2. SOD Compeer - Oirector Ruest 2. S84 Ca 0 COBG Public Services . Health services are a high priority in CITY STEPS. . Applicant effectively leverages volunteer time and other support. Public Service Rank #S Recommended Allocation 1 000 Extend the Oream Foundation - R uest 2. 2S0 Cat< 0 COBG Public Services . Will help low-income persons with disabilities learn job skills. . CITY STEPS lists employment training as a high priority item. . Would help low-income persons progress towards financial self-sufficiency. Public Service Rank #6 Recommended Allocation 1 000 3 IV. Proiects Withdrawn bv ADDlicant The Housing Fellowship - Preservation Request $360,000 Ca HOME-eli ible housin Housing Rank #4 Application withdrawn by applicant v. Proiects Not Recommended for Fundina Housin Rank #3 Recommended Allocation 0 Other Rank #7 Recommended Allocation 0 Other Rank #3 Recommended Allocation 0 NOC Newcomers Network Ruest 12840 Cat. 0 COBG Public Services Public Service Rank #7 Recommended Allocation 0 VI. Fundina deferral The allocation plan recommended by the Commission reflects a decision (passed 5-1) to defer allocation of $89,409, or 18%, of the City's FY2007 HOME funds. Deferring allocation of a portion of the FY2007 HOME funds in no way jeopardizes the City's receipt of these funds or of future HOME funds. Under HUD guidelines, the City has two full years-until June 30, 2008- to allocate these monies. Providing Affordable Housing for Today and Tomorrow In order to serve the needs of the community, the City needs to develop both short-term and long-term strategies to help create affordable housing, and it must strike a balance in doing so. It must assist families and individuals presently in need of housing. And it must foster the development of safe, affordable, durable housing stock to address the long-term needs, which we expect will continue to grow. 4 Moreover, the City must accomplish this with funding that is not always well matched to the problem. Shortage of affordable housing is, in part, a long-term problem. But the CDBG and HOME programs are subject to annual appropriation by the federal government, and those appropriations have been consistently decreasing in recent years. The Commission did not feel that the projects before it, when taken in the aggregate, allow the City to strike the proper balance between long-range and short-range solutions. The Commission concluded that allocating every available dollar in this situation would be inconsistent with our fiduciary responsibility to the Council. We are therefore recommending deferring allocation of remaining HOME funds until additional options can be brought forward. Structural Issues are exacerbating the Imbalanc&- The Commission noted that there are several structural issues which are, to varying degrees, affecting the supply of affordable housing in Iowa City and contributing to the less-than-optimal number, type, cost and configuration of projects applying for HOME funds this year. These issues include unavailability of good lots, land cost, zoning, and scattered site requirements, among others. This memorandum is not intended to identify all such issues nor to state a position on those issues. It is intended only to acknowledge the need to consider them as factors in the City's overall housing strategy. 5 ~. HARMONY DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. 319 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 111 P. O. Box 1226 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 319-338-7600 FAX 319-337-2430 2 May 2006 '" 0 = = ~o ~ :x City Council ):~ _u"'1 ;e- II -< City of Iowa City c)--- I r- --"~ ( ~: N 410 E Washington St :-<;- ill m u Iowa City, IA 52240 ;:- :IJ ::Jl: \---' 0-- -.J <~/'-. r- ~. Dear Council Members, j> N This correspondence is in regards to Item No.8 on tonight's City Council agenda: Iowa City's FY07 Annual Action Plan, and specifically HCDC's allocation recommendations for HOME and CDBG funding. We submitted an application for the FY07 HOME funding to develop six single-family affordable rental homes on scattered sites. HCDC chose not to recommend an award for this project. Our original application requested $360,000 to complete the development described above. As communicated to the HCDC during the allocation meetings, we could build a development similar to the Whispering Gardens project that was awarded City HOME funds two years ago with an award of $150,000 (6 duplexes containing 12 units for low-income large families and persons with a disability in the Whispering Meadows subdivision). We respectfully request the Council to consider allocating the $89,409 the HCDC has recommended for deferral and an additional $60,591 (for a total of $150,000) to allow our project to go forward at this scale. The award would be structured as a loan. The loan payments could then be reused, perhaps to fund rental assistance (tenant based or project based) on an on-going basis throughout the life of the loan, thus doubling the use of these funds. We greatly appreciate your consideration of this request Thank you. Sincerely, ~ fi1 ~lrWt~ Jesse D. Burns Manager F Hand delivered 9 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,220,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF SAID CITY, AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 2nd day of May, 2006, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $6,220,000 General Obligation Bonds for an essential corporate purpose of said City, in order to provide funds to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, and repairing of improvements to public ways and streets; the acquisition, installation and repair of traffic control devices and signals and equipping of the fire and police departments. At the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of said City, to the above action. After all objections have been received and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take additional action for the issuance of said bonds or will abandon the proposal to issue said bonds. This notice is given by order of the Council of Iowa City, Iowa, as provided by Section 384.25 of the City Code ofIowa. Dated this 20th day of April, 2006. Marian K. Karr City Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa (End of Notice) ItJ NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $535,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE), AND HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 2nd day of May, 2006, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma 1. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take action for the issuance of not to exceed $535,000 of General Obligation Bonds, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, said bonds to be issued for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of targeted area housing rehabilitation improvements; the acquisition of art for public buildings and areas and window replacement to a Recreation Center. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the City Code ofIowa. At any time before the date of said meeting, a petition, asking that the question of issuing such bonds be submitted to the legal voters of said City, may be filed with the Clerk of said City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the City Code ofIowa, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the City Code ofIowa. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 20th day of April, 2006. Marian K. Karr City Clerk ofIowa City, Iowa (End of Notice) II NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $510,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR A GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSE), AND HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 2nd day of May, 2006, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the Council proposes to take action for the issuance of not to exceed $510,000 of General Obligation Bonds, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed nine (9) per centum per annum, said bonds to be issued for the purpose of providing funds to pay costs of the improvement and equipping of recreation grounds, including the Soccer Park; improvements to the Waterworks Prairie Park, including canoe/kayak launch area and nature trails, construction of one or more park shelters and a fishing pier; acquisition ofland for development of the Sand Lake Recreational Area and improvements to the Mercer baseball fields. This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City ofIowa City, Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the City Code of Iowa. At any time before the date of said meeting, apetition, asking that the question of issuing such bonds be submitted to the legal voters of said City, may be filed with the Clerk of said City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the City Code ofIowa, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the City Code ofIowa. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 20th day of April, 2006. Marian K. Karr City Clerk ofIowa City, Iowa (End of Notice) 13 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the Grand Avenue Roundabout Project in said city at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of May, 2006, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street in said city, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK ---~._"------_._-_._-_.._------~-------"._-'_._---,."-~~ If NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE 2006 ASPHALT OVERLAY PROJECT IN THE CITY OF lOW A CITY, IOWA TO ALL TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND TO OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: Public .notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, will conduct a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the construction of the 2006 Asphalt Overlat Project in said City at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of May, 2006, said meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall in the City Hall in said City, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafler as posted by the City Clerk. Said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City Clerk in the City Hall in Iowa City, Iowa, and may be inspected by any interested persons. Any interested persons may appear at said meeting of the City Council for the purpose of making objections to and comments concerning said plans, specifications, contract or the cost of making said improvement. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City ofIowa City, Iowa and as provided by law. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK _.,--_.-._--._---~--~_.~.-.-.__._._----_..__._._~.__.----,"~--.'-- _.'-- ---_._--_._-,..."-,~. ,- .-.-----.---.----.----- -----...---..".--..-.--..----------.---.-..--.--..-.--_.._~.~~...