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CITY OF IOWA CITY January 19, 2012
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IP1 Council Tentative Meeting Schedule
JANUARY 24 WORK SESSION
IP2 Work Session Agenda — January 24, 2012
IP3 Memo from Housing & Inspection Services Director and Housing Administrator of the Iowa
City Housing Authority: Selling Public Housing Units and replacing them with units in
other neighborhoods while maintaining at least 80 Public Housing units
IP4 Memo from Asst. City Atty. and City Clerk: Function & Potential Consolidation of Various
Board & Commissions
IP5 Pending City Council Work Session Topics
IP6 Memo from City Clerk: Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
MISCELLANEOUS
IP7 Info from Asst. to the City Manager Fruin: Metro Coalition Op -Ed on Commercial Property
Tax Reform (Jan 2012) — Shifting Taxes Doesn't Solve the Problem
IP8 Letter from Traffic Engineering Planner: Traffic Calming on Teg Drive
IP9 Memo from Public Works Director: Iowa City Gateway, Dubuque Street Elevation
IP10 Memo from Public Works Director: Council Question regarding the Iowa City Police
Storage Project
IP11 Memo from City Clerk: Re- Broadcast of Budget Sessions — January 7 schedule
IP12 Information from City Manager: Metro Newsletter Week 1 & minutes from call
IP13 City Council Economic Development Committee Approved minutes December 2, 2011
IP14 City of Iowa City Quarterly Investment Report (October 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011)
IP15 ECICOG Newsletter -Garbage Grapevine Winter 2012
IP16 Legislative Link January 13
IP17 The Long View Newsletter— January 2012
IP18 Grant Wood Neighborhood Association Newsletter —January 2012
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240 -1826
(3 19) 356 -5000
(319) 356 -5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
City Council Work Session Agenda
January 24, 2012 - 5:30PM
City Hall - Emma J. Harvat Hall
410 E Washington Street
■ Council Appointments
■ Agenda Items
■ Selling Public Housing Units and replacing them [IP #31
■ Function & Potential Consolidation of Various Board & Commissions [IP #4]
■ Information Packet Discussion [January 12, 19]
■ Council Time
■ Pending Work Session Topics [IP #51
■ Meeting Schedule
■ Upcoming Community Events /Council Invitations
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To: Tom Markus, City Manag r
From: Doug Boothroy, Director, Hou i ' an nsp tion Services and Steven J. ackis,
Housing Administrator, Iowa City ousing Aut ority
Re: Selling Public Housing Units an replacing them with units in other neighborhoods
while maintaining at least 80 Public Housing units.
Introduction:
Council has asked staff to address whether or not selling Public Housing Units and replacing
them with units in other neighborhoods while maintaining at least 80 Public Housing units is
possible. The enclosed outline identifies the current Public Housing inventory by location and
includes a discussion of the options available to the Iowa City Housing Authority for selling
Public Housing units.
Background and History:
This packet contains the following:
1. The November s updating Homeownership
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Housing Au t hority' Tenant -to -Owner (TOP) and theAffordable Dream
Program (ADHOP).
2. Sale of Public Housing Units Discussion Outline.
3. A map of the City of Iowa City and the location of the Public Housing units.
4. A map detailing the location of the Public Housing units in the Whispering Meadows
subdivision.
Conclusion:
Staff concludes that it is highly unlikely that the Housing Authority would be able to maintain a
minimum of 80 Public Housing units under either of the disposition scenarios outlined in the
discussion for the following reasons:
1. Use of the proceeds from the sales of Public Housing units through the TOP program
(Option #1) are restricted by the Section 5(h) Homeownership Agreement with HUD and
must be used to develop affordable homeownership opportunities. The sales proceeds
cannot be used for replacement of Public Housing units.
2. It is highly unlikely that HUD will approve a new demolition /disposition and replacement
plan (Option #2) because our Public Housing units do not meet HUD
demolition /disposition and replacement criteria (e.g., dilapidated, in disrepair and /or in
rundown or impoverished neighborhood).
3. Assuming HUD approved a new demolition /disposition and replacement plan (Option
#2), due to the price discrepancies and the financing issues stated in the discussion, the
Housing Authority will realize no better than a 2 -1 replacement ratio (sell 2 - buy 1).
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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Date: November 10, 2011
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Doug Boothroy, Director, Housing and Inspection Services; Steven J. Rackis,
Housing Administrator
Re: Status of the Iowa City Housing Authority's Tenant -to -Owner (TOP) and the
Affordable Dream Homeownership Program ( ADHOP)
Question:
Whether or not the Housing Authority should sell additional Public Housing units through the
TOP program?
History/Background:
The TOP program approved by HUD and City Council authorized the Iowa City Housing
Authority to sell 20 single family homes to select low- income families. The TOP program sale
proceeds were required to be used to develop additional homeownership opportunities for low
income families (e.g., ADHOP and second mortgages for TOP sales).
In an effort to provide affordable homeownership options, the City Council, with approval from
the HUD, authorized the conversion of Public Housing units to private ownership (Resolution
93 -255). All sale proceeds were required to be used to develop additional homeownership
opportunities in accordance with our Section 5(h) Implementing Agreement between the Iowa
City Housing Authority and the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development,
entered into on September 14, 1993 (as amended and approved on January 8, 1998). The
remaining forty -four (44) units listed in the Section 5(h) Implementing Agreement can only be
sold through the TOP program. The thirty -seven (37) Public Housing units not listed in the
agreement cannot be disposed without prior approval from HUD.
Since 1998, the Iowa City Housing Authority has sold 26 Public Housing units for
homeownership. Through the ADHOP program, the Housing Authority constructed sixteen (16)
homes, eight (8) of these meet "Universal Design" standards. Since May 1999, fifteen (15) of
the ADHOP homes have been sold with one (1) "Universal Design" home currently on the
market.
The sale of the 26th Public Housing unit — 1220 1 st Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa —was the last Public
Housing sold. Currently, the Housing Authority has 81 Public Housing units. The Housing
Authority is committed to maintaining a certain amount of Public Housing units as permanent
affordable rental housing. Staff determined that at least 80 units were necessary to ensure
adequate Capital Improvement funds were received from HUD.
As a general rule, Housing Authorities receive $1,300 - $1,800 per unit per year. By maintaining
at least 80 units, we should continue to receive at least $100,000 per year (80 *$1,300 =
$104,000) in Capital Improvement funds which ensure that the Housing Authority receives a
sufficient amount of Capital Improvement Funds to maintain our units, cover operational
expenses (does not include salary) and purchase goods and services. All maintenance,
operational expenses, and purchase of goods and services are contracted out to private market
businesses and vendors. The majority of our contracts are with businesses located within the
City of Iowa City or Johnson County, Iowa.
The other major funding source for operational expenses in the Public Housing program is the
Operating Subsidy Funds provided by HUD. These funds assist the Housing Authority in bridging
the gap between the rent collected and the operating expenses of the program.
Recommendation:
Staff does not recommend selling additional Public Housing units because the community needs
permanent affordable low- income family housing. Eighty (80) Public Housing units provide the
minimum level of units necessary to leverage adequate HUD funds for maintenance and
modernization. The Public Housing units, not listed in the Section 5(h) Implementing Agreement,
condition and /or locations do not meet HUD disposition and replacement criteria (e.g.,
dilapidated, in disrepair and /or in rundown or impoverished neighborhood). If HUD did approve
a disposition and replacement plan, the sales proceeds would not cover a 1:1 replacement ratio
and result in a reduction of affordable housing.
Note:
The Peninsula Apartments is an affordable housing development that targets low- income elderly
and /or disabled families. While this building owned by the City of Iowa City and managed by the
Iowa City Housing Authority, it is not part of the City's Public Housing inventory and is not subject
to the provisions contained in the Section 5(h) Homeownership program for Public Housing. Due
to the funding sources (State of Iowa HOME funds, City of Iowa City HOME funds, City of Iowa
City issued General Obligation Bonds) the Peninsula Apartments has a 20 -year period of
affordability that expires in the year 2025.
Sale of Public Housing Units Discussion Outline
Issue: Selling Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) Public Housing Units in the Whispering
Meadows Subdivision and replacing them with units in other neighborhoods and maintaining at
least 80 Public Housing units.
Public Housing Inventory (last units acquired /constructed 1996):
Single Family Homes = 32* Zero Lot Line = 17*
Multi- Family =28 Duplex = 4
* Units approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for sale under
the ICHA's Section 5(h) Homeownership Plan.
Public Housing Unit Location by Neighborhood Associations (see attached maps):
Grant Wood
= 31
Longfellow = 2
Friendship
= 22
Lucas Farms = 2
Village Green
= 11
Wetherby Friends & Neighbors = 1
Washington Hills
= 5
Creekside = 1
Miller Orchard
= 3
Pepperwood = 1
Shimek
= 2
Option #1 Selling Public Housing Units:
HUD must approve any disposition of Public Housing units. The only existing HUD approved
disposition of Public Housing units is the Section 5(h) Homeownership Agreement between
HUD and the ICHA. This agreement created the Tenant -to -Owner (TOP) program. Under the
Section 5(h) Homeownership Agreement:
1. Only those units identified in the Section 5(h) Agreement may be sold.
2. Buyers must be qualified by the ICHA and offers are made in the following order:
a) In occupied units, to the tenant in residence. The ICHA cannot require a tenant to
vacate a unit under this program.
b) Families receiving Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance;
c) Families on the waiting lists of the ICHA.
d) Other low income families who are in need of affordable housing.
3. The ICHA must use sales proceeds to develop affordable homeownership opportunities.
The sales proceeds cannot be used for replacement of Public Housing units.
Option #2 Selling All Public Housing Units:
The ICHA can seek HUD's approval of a new demolition/disposition and replacement plan to
dispose all or a portion of our Public Housing inventory. The primary factor that HUD takes
under consideration is:
Sale of Public Housing Units Discussion Outline
For the demolition/disposition of any Public Housing development, the development
must be obsolete as to physical condition, location, or other factors, making it unsuitable
for housing purposes, and no reasonable program of modifications is cost - effective to
return the public housing unit to its useful life.
None of our Public Housing units meet this definition. HUD conducts physical inspections of our
units every other year. The physical inspections are part of our performance criteria, and the
ICHA is considered a High Performer.
Financing the rehabilitation and sale of Public Housing units and the use of sales proceeds
to purchase and rehabilitate replacement units:
1. Based on prior experience, it will cost approximately $20,000 /unit to make ready a Public
Housing unit for sale.
2. Eligible families must qualify for a Vt mortgage that covers at least 75% of the purchase
price; the ICHA provides a 2 °d mortgage to a maximum of 25% of the purchase price. As
a result, the amount of sales proceeds to purchase replacement homes is reduced.
3. The replacement home location and sales prices are very likely to exceed the sales
proceeds realized through the sale of Public Housing units.
4. Based on prior experience, it will cost approximately $20,000 - $30,000 /unit to
rehabilitate replacement homes.
5. Because of the price discrepancies and the financing issues stated above, the Housing
Authority will realize no better than a 2 -1 replacement ratio (sell 2 - buy 1).
6. Given the current real estate market, the Public Housing units targeted for sale
(Whispering Meadows Subdivision) most likely will remain vacant for a significant
length of time. The loss of rental income coupled with decreased operating subsidy funds
and capital improvement funds would have a severe impact on the Housing Authority's
financial position.
Conclusion:
It is highly unlikely that the ICHA would be able to maintain a minimum of 80 Public Housing
units under either of the disposition scenarios outlined above for the following reasons:
1. Use of the proceeds from the sales of Public Housing units through the TOP program
(Option #1) are restricted by the Section 5(h) Homeownership Agreement with HUD and
must be used to develop affordable homeownership opportunities. The sales proceeds
cannot be used for replacement of Public Housing units.
2. It is highly unlikely that HUD will approve a new demolition/disposition and replacement
plan (Option #2) because our Public Housing units do not meet HUD
demolition/disposition and replacement criteria (e.g., dilapidated, in disrepair and/or in
rundown or impoverished neighborhood).
3. Assuming HUD approved a new demolition/disposition and replacement plan (Option
#2), due to the price discrepancies and the financing issues stated above, the Housing
Authority will realize no better than a 2 -1 replacement ratio (sell 2 - buy 1).
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CITY OF IOWA CITY M"
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Date: December 20, 2011
To: Mayor & City Council, Council -Elect
From: Sue Dulek, Asst. City Atty.
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk 0_*1
Re: Function of Boards /Commissions
Introduction: Council has requested information on function and possible consolidation of City
Boards and Commissions. This memo is intended to provide background to this request.
History /Background: For the past two years the matter of reviewing the function of City
Boards and Commissions and exploring the possibility of consolidation has appeared on your
pending work session issues list. Most recently during your goal setting session on November
29 two issues were identified:
1. Commissions — how many and which ones can be consolidated. Makeup of
commissions.
2. Stronger links between what boards and commissions are doing and what we want
to accomplish annually
Discussion of Solution: The attached list provides information on the City's eighteen Boards
and Commissions. The list is divided into two parts: Required by State Law and Not Required
By State Law. Each Board or Commission is identified by its origin (State Code or City
ordinance or resolution); number of required members, length of term, and current number of
members. A brief summary of duties is also provided. After review, Council may wish to
schedule for an upcoming work session, or provide direction to staff on possible consolidations.
Based on Council direction staff will provide further information.
Financial Impact: Depending on Council direction provided there could be cost savings in
distribution of materials, both in printing and /or mailing costs. Additional savings could be
achieved in staff time dedicated, and comp time provided.
Recommendation: No recommendations are included at this time pending further direction
from Council.
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Required by State Law
Airport Commission
Required by: Section 330.20 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of Term by State: 3 -6 years
Required # of Members by State: 3 or 5
Length of term by City: 4 (Section 13 -1 of the City Code)
# of City Members: 5 (Section 13 -1 of the City Code)
Duties: Manage and control the Airport; all the powers granted under Code of Iowa
Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment
Required by: Section 329.12 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of Term by State: 5 years
Required # of Members by State: 5 (Council appoints 2, County appoints 2, and the 4 select
the 5`h member)
Length of term by City: N/A
# of City Members: N/A
Duties: Hear and decide cases, exception, and variances of Airport Zoning Code
Airport Zoning Commission
Required by: Section 329.9 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of term by State: 6 years
Required # of Members by State: 5 (Council appoints 2, County appoints 2, and these 4 select
the 5th member)
Length of term by City: N/A
# of City Members: N/A
Duties: Recommend amendments to and adoption of Airport zoning regulations
Assessors Examining Board
Required by: Section 441.3 of Iowa Code
Required Length of Term by State: 6 years
Required # of Members by State: 3 (Council appoints 1, County appoints 1, ICCSD appoints 1)
Length of term by City: N/A
# of City Members: N/A
Duties: Holds examinations for the position of assessor and hears appeals of firing or suspension
of a deputy assessor by the assessor.
Board of Adiustment
Required by: Sections 414.7 and .8 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of term by State: 5 years
Required # of Members by State: 5, 7, or 9
Length of term by City: 5 years (Section 14 -7A -2 of the City Code)
# of City Members: 5
Duties: Grants variances and special exceptions as provided in the Zoning Code and hears appeals
of administrative decisions.
Page 2 of 4
Civil Service Commission
Required by: Section 400.1 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of Term by State: 4 years
Required # of Members by State: 3
Length of Term by City: N/A
# of City Members: N/A
Duties: Approves all Police /Fire entrance and promotional examinations used by the City of Iowa
City; holds hearings involving employee discipline, discharge or reduction in rank or
compensation.
Historic Preservation Commission
Required by: Section 303.34(3) of the Iowa Code
Required Length of Term by State: Local decision
Required # of Members by State: Minimum of 3; also there must be at least 1 member from each
historical district (Iowa City has 7 districts)
Length of term by City: 3years (Section 14 -7A -3 of the City Code)
# of City Members: 11 (Section 14- 7A -3A)
Duties: Conducts studies for the identification and designation of Historic Districts, Historic
Landmarks and Conservation Districts ; reviews and acts upon all applications for
Certificates of Appropriateness; furthers the efforts of historic preservation in the city by
making recommendations to the City Council.
Human Rights Commission
Required by: Section 216.19(2) of the Iowa Code
Required Length of term by State: Local decision
Required # of Members by State: Local decision
Length of Term by City: 3years (Section 2 -2 -3 of the City Code)
# of City Members: 9 (Section 2 -2 -3 of the City Code)
Duties: Investigate complaints based on violations of the City Human Rights Ordinance;
disseminates information to educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil rights;
makes recommendations to the City Council for such further legislation concerning
discrimination.
Library, Board of Trustees
Required by: Section 392.5 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of Term by State: Local decision
Required # of Members by State: Local decision
Length of Term by City: 6 years (Section 11 -1 -2 of the City Code)
# of City Members: 9 (Section 11 -1 -2 of the City Code)
Duties: Directs and controls all the affairs of the Library
Plannine & Zoning Commission
Required by: Section 414.6 of the Iowa Code
Required Length of term by State: Local decision
Required # of Members by State: Local decision
Length of Term by City: 5years (Section 14 -7 -1 of the City Code)
# of City Members: 7 (Resolution No. 04 -273)
Duties: Makes or causes to be made surveys, studies, maps, plans or charts of the whole or any
portion of the City and any land outside which in the opinion of the Commission bears
relation to a comprehensive plan; recommends to the City Council amendments,
supplements, changes and modifications to the zoning ordinance.
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Not Required by State Law
Appeals, Board of
Established /Created by: Ordinance (Section 17 -12 of the City Code)
Length of Term: 5 years
# of Members: 5
Duties: Holds appeal hearings; and determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods
of construction and provide for reasonable interpretation of the International Building
Code, International Residential Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code,
International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Dangerous Building Code, and
the Iowa City Housing Code.
Housing & Community Development Commission
Established/Created by: Resolution No. 95 -199
Length of Term: 3years
# of Members: 9
Duties: Aassesses and review policies and planning documents related to the provision of
housing, jobs, and services for low and moderate income residents; reviews policies and
programs and make recommendations to Council concerning the Public Housing
Authority and the Community Development Division re the use of public funds to meet
the needs of low and moderate income residents; actively publicizes community
development and housing policies and programs; seeks public participation in assessing
needs and identifying strategies to meet these needs; and recommends amendments,
supplements, changes, and modifications to the Iowa City Housing Code.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Established /Created by: Resolution No. 95 -3
Length of Term: 4 years
# of Members: 9
Duties: Recommends and reviews policies, rules, regulations, ordinances and budgets relating to
parks, playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the city; and exercises
broad responsibility for the development of parks, recreation centers, playgrounds and
cultural facilities to serve the City, including the creation and appointment of advisory
groups to make studies.
Police Citizens Review Board
Established/Created by: Ordinance (Section 8 -8 of the City Code)
Length of Term: 4 years
# of Members: 5
Duties: Reviews police policies, procedures, and practices, and may recommend in
receives complaints and issues reports prepared after investigation of complaints about
alleged Iowa City police misconduct.
Public Art Advisory Committee
Established/Created by: Resolution No. 97 -326
Length of Term: 3 years
# of Members: 7 (Council appoints 5 and 2 are City staff members)
Duties: Administers the Public Art Program by determining the placement of public art, the type
of art to be used in a specific project, and the artist to be engaged; overseeing the
acceptance of gifts of art; overseeing the maintenance and disposition of public art; and
overseeing expenditures of the Public Art Program budget.
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Senior Center Commission
Established /Created by: Resolution No. 03 -287
Length of Term: 3 years
# of Members: 7 (Council appoints 6 and Commission appoints 1)
Duties: Serves in an advisory role to the City Council with regard to the needs of the Senior
Center and its participants; makes policy and program recommendations; seeks adequate
financial resources for the operation of the Center; encourages full participation by senior
citizens; promotes the effective integration of the Center into the community; cooperates
with organizations sharing common goals; acts as an advocate with regard to the needs of
area senior citizens; and assists the City Manager in the evaluation of personnel.
Telecommunications Commission
Established/Created by: Ordinance (Section 12 -4 -3 of the City Code)
Length of Term: 3 years
# of Members: 5
Duties: Conducts regular meetings and public hearings concerning cable television and on
telecommunications - related issues; renders decisions on cases involving disputes between
subscribers or potential subscribers and the cable company which cannot otherwise be
resolved by those parties or the Cable TV Administrator; reviews and audits timely
submission of reports by the cable company to the City as required by the CATV
Ordinance; works with the public, the media, the City, and the cable company for the
purpose of making recommendations to City Council on various issues; such as:
interconnecting the City cable system with other communication systems; promotes
community programming; and performs periodic review and evaluation of the cable
system.
Youth Advisory Commission
Established /Created by: Resolution No. 05 -334
Length of Term: 2 years
# of Members: 7
Duties: Promotes understanding and awareness among Iowa City youth, allows a select group of
youth to help make decisions concerning them and their peers, enables youth members to
utilize and expand on their leadership abilities, and serves as a mechanism for
communication between youth and adults.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
PENDING CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TOPICS
January 19, 2012
Tuesday, February 21St:
1. Presentation of Staff's Plan to Address the Priorities Identified in Council's
FY 2012 -13 Strategic Plan
Pending Topics to be Scheduled
1. Discussion of the Request to Rename Broadway Street
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Date: January 17, 2012
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk/
Re: Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Please let me know if you are interested in attending the banquet. Information on the speaker
and the event is attached.
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Metro Coalition Op -Ed on Commercial Property Tax Reform (Jan 2012) �P7
Shifting Taxes Doesn't Solve the Problem
The Governor and Legislature continue to address the inequity between commercial and residential
property taxes and we applaud them for their efforts. This is a difficult job that has been attempted
many times and to navigate the political and policy minefields is no easy task.
Iowa didn't develop this system overnight. It has been tweaked and amended several times over the
last three decades and it is a system that could use reform. We support reforms that will help us
continue to grow and encourage economic development in our urban centers.
The cities of the Metropolitan Coalition, an association of the 10 largest cities in the state, have made
budget cuts, frozen staff levels and reorganized city government to operate leaner and more efficiently
in the last few years. Our cities are already running extremely efficiently, and we constantly look for
ways to stretch the tax dollars we collect; Cedar Rapids has cut nearly $30 million from their budget over
ten years while Des Moines has cut $28 million over seven years. The cuts mean efficiencies and
reorganizations, but can also mean loss of jobs and services to our citizens. Over the last twelve years,
Sioux City has cut 112 employees — a 12% reduction overall and Des Moines' cuts will result in the
elimination of 315 full time positions since 2002. In addition, cities face the same rising costs of doing
business that the private sector experiences: inflation, health care and other personnel costs, just to
name a few.
While we are supportive of efforts to equalize the costs of local government services, we believe most of
the current proposals offered will simply shift the property tax bill from commercial property owners to
homeowners.
The heart of the matter is how local governments are funded. Currently, local governments are almost
entirely dependent on property taxes to provide the services they offer. Because of limited alternative
revenue sources for a city, any decrease in property tax revenue would have a significant detrimental
effect on city budgets. Real reform should address this issue and not simply reduce taxes for a single
class of taxpayers. Doing this could have the effect of shifting the burden from commercial property
owners to the residents of our cities.
The proposals advocated by the Governor and the Iowa House shift the entire tax burden to local
governments. This is why we support an approach that more closely resembles the plan passed out of
the Iowa Senate last year. A system of income tax credits that are based on their commercial property
tax bills would provide much needed relief without shifting the burden to local government or other
property classes.
The cities of Iowa have reached a critical point when it comes to cuts. Any further reduction in revenue
will mean drastic changes to the essential services we provide. First and foremost, we have a duty to
provide police and fire protection. This protection is critical in every community and must be protected
from further cuts. Yet one of the fastest - growing costs for cities is the pension contributions for our
police and fire personnel using a state - mandated formula. State support is critical for cities ability to
keep up with pension costs, yet the state has eliminated its support, shifting this burden to the local
taxpayer.
We work hard to partner with businesses to find ways to help them grow. More service cuts will end
our ability to grow businesses and encourage redevelopment in our urban centers.
We embrace efforts to provide a business climate that promotes growth in our state, but we urge the
Governor and the Legislature to be mindful not to craft any plan that shifts the tax bill to the
homeowners and at the same time results in less service being provided by our cities.
The Mayors of the Metropolitan Coalition, a coalition of Iowa's ten largest cities
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
January 12, 2012 410 East Washington Street
Iowa City. Iowa 52240-1826
(3 19) 356 -5000
Residents of Teg Drive, Woodberry Court, Buchanan Court, (3 1 9) 356 -5009 FAX
and Aburdeen Court www.icgov.org
Re: Traffic calming on Teg Drive
Dear Resident:
The City has received a petition from neighborhood residents to have Teg Drive between Woodberry
Court and Aburdeen Court considered for Iowa City's Traffic Calming Program. The City completed a
traffic evaluation and determined that Teg Drive qualifies for the program as the 85th- percentile speed of
traffic exceeds 5 mph over the 25 mph speed limit.
A public meeting was held in November to develop a neighborhood consensus on a preferred traffic
calming measure. After much discussion, the group decided to pursue the installation of additional speed
humps to complement the existing speed humps already in place on Teg Drive. Please see attachment
for approximate proposed locations.
I would like to determine your household's level of support for the installation of five speed humps on Teg
Drive. Please return the postage -paid survey card by January 27th, 2012. Each household receives one
vote. The neighborhood survey must indicate that at least 60% of the responding households are in favor
of the proposed traffic calming installation. The intent of the City's Traffic Calming program is to install
traffic calming features only if desired by the neighborhood. If the proposal receives enough support, it
will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. You will receive the results of the survey by mail. If
the measure passes, you will be notified of the City Council meeting date. Public notice signs will be also
posted on Teg Drive. Comments on the proposal will be solicited from the Fire, Police, Public Works, and
Transit departments in addition to local ambulance services. If approved by the City Council, the speed
humps will be installed with appropriate warning signage during the upcoming months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at darian - nagle -gamm @iowa- city.org or 356-
5254.
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Geoff Fruin, Assistant to the City Manager
Jeff Davidson; Planning and Community Development Director
John Yapp; Transportation Planner
Rick Fosse; Public Works Director
Ron Knoche; City Engineer
Bud Stockman; Streets Superintendent
John Sobaski; Assistant Streets Superintendent
Jason Havel; Engineer
Jim Steffen, Police
Marcia Bollinger; Neighborhood Services Coordinator
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Date: January 17, 2012
To: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director
From: Melissa Clow, Special Projects Administrator {kk,0--c-
Re: Iowa City Gateway, Dubuque Street Elevation
At the January 9, 2012 Budget Work Session, Council asked if the concept of elevating only half
of Dubuque Street has been explored as a cost saving measure. Based on that question the
following points were discussed:
• As a minimum, all four lanes would need to be elevated to a point above the existing
threat of frequent flooding from locally heavy rains.
• Only the bifurcated (area with median) portion of Dubuque Street could be considered
for differential elevation.
• The amount of differential elevation of the bifurcated lanes would be limited by the need
to maintain a functional slope for cross connections at intersections.
This memo will outline the evaluation to date of differential elevation of the north and south
bound lanes, working within the three constraints noted above.
During the early stages of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, it was
determined that the project would be evaluated at the following elevations: 100 -year flood event
plus one foot, the 2008 -flood event plus one foot and the 500 -year flood event plus one foot. In
order to mitigate flash flooding from heavy rain events as well as provide greater flexibility for
discharge to the Corps of Engineers at the Coralville Reservoir, it was determined that the
lowest elevation to be considered for Dubuque Street would be the 100 -year flood event
elevation plus one foot.
Therefore, when the HNTB Corporation and City staff were asked in June of 2011 about simply
raising 2 lanes of traffic in one direction and maintaining the other two lanes at a lower
elevation, the evaluation began with two lanes at the 100 -year elevation and two lanes at the
500 -year. With an approximate five foot difference between the selected flood events, it was
determined that it is not feasible to maintain full access at intersections and access drives along
Dubuque Street.
A preliminary cost comparison done by HNTB at this same time demonstrated a 3% cost
savings to construct Dubuque Street in whole at the lower 100 -year level of protection in
comparison to the 500 -year. The 2008 -event is approximately 1.5' lower than the 500 -year
elevation and would only provide a 1 % cost savings. Constructing two lanes at the 2008 -event
elevation would only provide a 0.5% cost savings reduced again because only the area with a
median would allow for this grade difference. Assumptions made during this analysis were that
the bridge would remain at the 500 -year plus one foot elevation while the roadway would be
lowered. It was determined that the bulk of the costs are generated south of Terrell Mill Park
where space is limited and retaining walls will be needed to raise the roadway to meet the
higher Bridge elevation at the Park Road intersection.
The design team will continue to evaluate the possibility of keeping 2 lanes lower as we move
into the final design and engineering phase, but do not anticipate that it would provide a
significant cost savings benefit. Given the need to provide bus turnarounds and access to
neighborhoods and parks throughout the corridor, a maximum difference between the lane
elevations would be 1.5'.
Cc: Ron Knoche, City Engineer
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DATE: January 11, 2012
TO: Rick Fosse, Public Works Director
FROM: Kumi Morris, Architectural Services and Energy Coordinator
RE: Council Question regarding the Iowa City Police Storage Project
At the January 10, 2012 Work Session, Councilor Payne asked a question regarding the
difference between the final construction cost and the bid price for this project. Staff responded
that the difference is related to change orders during construction and will follow up with
additional detail.
This project was competitively bid and awarded in September 2009 for $331,900. There were
nine change orders totaling $33,035.85. The majority of the costs in the change orders were
due to three unanticipated items. The first two were changes in piping and upsizing the Fire
suppression system (the sprinklers) and the third was a modification in the construction due to
differences in the building plans and actual construction in the steel stair structure.
Cc: Ron Knoche
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk V ,1�
Re: Re- Broadcast of Budget Sessions — January 7 schedule
Please note the underlined clarifications to the presentations at the January 7, 2012 budget
session:
Part 1 of 4: City Manager's Budget Overview & City Attorney's Office (TRT: 1:36:30)
Part 2 of 4: Police, Fire, Housing & Inspection Services, Library, Parks & Recreation, and
Senior Center (TRT: 2:34:00)
Part 3 of 4: Planning and Community Development, Metropolitan Planning Organization of
Johnson County, Airport, Transit and Parking (TRT: 1:58:20)
Part 4 of 4: City Manager, Finance, and City Clerk (TRT: 44:30)
As noted in my January 12th memo the presentations are divided into four parts for re-
broadcast. The January 9, 2012 budget session remains the same as outlined in the previous
memo.
The meetings are also available on citychannel4.com /video, and indexed where possible.
They will also be available as Video On Demand on InfoVision on Channel 5. Users can call
InfoVision at 356 -5478, and look under the City Council Meeting category to watch each video.
In addition we will be running an occasional scroll on each session, telling folks about the
InfoVision and citychannel4.com options as well.
s /BudgetcablescheduleR.com
Marian Karr
From: Tom Markus
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 2:45 PM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: FW: Metro Newsletter Week 1 & minutes from call
Attachments: 1 -13 -12 MC Conf call Min.docx; Metro Coalition Week 1.pdf
Copy to council
From: David Adelman [mailto:dadelman @cgagroup.com]
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 2:24 PM
To: metroco @lpcapublicstrategies.com
Cc: Shannon Sanders
Subject: Metro Newsletter Week 1 & minutes from call
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Metro Members:
Thank you to those that participated in the call this morning. Attached you will find the Week 1 newsletter, minutes
from the call and the draft logo for the Coalition.
Please provide comments regarding the logo to Shannon from LPCA Public Strategies:
shannonCDlinkstrategies.com. Moreover, we have slated the Mayors Press Conference at the Capitol for the week of
January 23' Please let Shannon know whether Wednesday or Thursday morning work best for you.
Thank you and have a good weekend.
David
David Adelman I Cornerstone Government Affairs
Des Moines I Washington D.C. I Baton Rouge I Houston I Jackson
(515) 491 -1015 mobile 1 (515) 418 -9871 direct
321 East Walnut Street, Suite 140
Des Moines, IA 50309
on the web @ www.cg_agroup.com
MC Conference Call Agenda
Attendees: Tom Padgett (SC), Craig Malin (Davenport), Mayor Gluba (Davenport), Tom Marcus (IC),
Kevin O'Malley (IC), Geoff Fruin (IC), Mayor Cownie (DSM), Scott Sanders (DSM), Michelle Weidner
(Waterloo), Jeff Lester (DSM), Art Hill (C.B.), Don Gross (C.B.), Mayor Hanafan (C.B.), Alan McKinley
(DSM), Rick Clark (DSM), Mayor Anne Campbell (Ames), Bob Kindred (Ames), Dick Wade (C.B.)
Property Taxes
o Senate Dem bill
o House R bill- HSB 500- essentially Rep Sands bill discussing the legislation. Exemption
that starts out at 20% of $100,000 with value increasing each year then jumping to 40%
at year 8. New twist on phasing in the reduction. There is no backfill and no mention of
residential changes. Rates will go up and valuation will go down. Residential will go up.
This is a property shift where residential gets the shaft. % of taxable shift. Limitation on
fund balances. Parcel by parcel analysis
o Gov bill- residential limitation; calculate what backfill would be as it is triggered
statewide
- LPCA Public Strategies
• Economic impact analysis done by ISU. Data will use economic impact of the cities to
craft argument. This economic impact analysis will be done by Dave Swenson at Iowa
State
• Schedule proposed press conference for next week, Jan 18th. Turns out the US
Conference of Mayors is the same time. Press Conference would be moved to the 23a
An op -ed would be crafted for next week talking about cuts to be made.
• Logo feedback
• Draft of op -ed will go out next week
o Press Conference Week of the 23 rd
- TIF
- 411
o Metro handout
• TIF needs fixing because of the abuse.
• It is the single best economic development tool
o Limitations on TIF could be considered
■ Cannot TIF across school boundaries
o Possible draft language.
o Support from the members to have State pick up any dollars after the 17% city
contribution rate
o Jeff Danielson should be sponsored
• State needs to help cities
• Davenport will not take blame when we
o 1992 state contributed a %, then went to a dollar amount, now at zero. Originally at
$3.89 million
ATEs
o Constitutional Amendment banning ATEs, dependency upon red light cameras for
public safety issues. MC will be in opposition of any changes.
CORNERSTONE
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
1/13/2011, Week 1
Inside this Issue:
Introduction 1
nF 2
Property tax 2
Governor's Budget 3
ATEs 3
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Metropolitan Coalition
Introductlon
The 84th Iowa General Assembly con-
vened this week to begin the 2012
legislative session. The primary focus
this year will be the economy. Both
Republicans and Democrats agree,
one of the first matters to be ad-
dressed is the state's commercial and
industrial property tax rates. Whether
a consensus is reached will be a dif-
ferent story.
In his opening day remarks, Senate
President Jack Kibbie (D - Dist. 4),
praised measures taken in 2011,
which reduced the commercial prop-
erty tax rate to 55 %. Likewise Gov.
Branstad (R) in his Condition of the
State address identified property tax
cuts and job growth as top priorities.
In addition to tax cuts, the governor
proposed an increase in the state's
investment in the High Quality Jobs
Program, new initiatives to encourage
small businesses, and the creation of
an Employee Stock Option program
to keep larger anchor businesses in
the state.
In addition to these economic meas-
ures, both parties identified education
reform as a key component in the long
-term growth strategy. Following
town halls and an education summit,
the governor proposed a 10 -point
blueprint for reforming the state's K-
12 education system; including in-
creased standards for teachers, com-
petency assessments for students, and
the creation of the Innovation Accel-
eration Fund to provide grants to
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schools. Democratic leaders point to
a shortage of skilled workers and pro-
pose an increase in state funding for
job training and community college
programs.
Also on the list of matters to be ad-
dressed is the state's infrastructure.
To pay for needed maintenance and
repairs, Kibbie proposed an increase
in the state's gasoline tax. He notes,
"We are 34th in fuel tax rates and
each penny generates $22 million.
These funds will help generate badly
need jobs in the construction industry
and we cannot afford to delay or study
any longer." A bipartisan commis-
sion agreed on the necessity to raise
the gas tax however Governor Bran -
stad stated in December he had no
interest in raising taxes on Iowans this
year.
While the margins of majority have
not changed from 2011 (Republicans
holding a 60 -40 majority in the House
and the Democrats controlling the
Senate by a 26 -24 margin), there is a
new democratic Senator from Marion
Iowa replacing Senator Swati
Dandekar.
The one thing everyone can agree on
is that we will not mirror last year's
long drawn out session. Legislators
are anxious to get back to their new
districts to campaign.
Legislative
Update
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Legislative Update
Tax Increment Financing
Page 2
Although we are only a week into the the interest groups do see the value.
legislative session there have been 6 We must be careful when they do
meetings scheduled with two that
have already taken place to discuss
possible changes in the tax increment
financing law.
Last week while being interviewed
Speaker Paulsen and Majority Leader
Gronstal agreed on the 4 issues that
need to be addressed prior to adjourn-
ment: Education reform, mental health
redesign, commercial property taxes
and TIF. This is the first time I have
heard TIF be discussed as a main pri-
ority for both chambers. Although
there are some legislators that believe
TIF should be eliminated completely,
the majority of legislators and most of
open the code to adjust the law they
do not affect it as an economic devel-
opment tool for cities. As one of the
few economic tools in our tool box it
is imperative the legislators know and
understand the value of TIF before the
change the law. Moreover, commer-
cial property tax reform and TIF are
not mutually exclusive. The legisla-
tors must be aware of TIF implica-
tions when debating and voting on
commercial property tax legislation.
As TIF meetings /subcommittee hear-
ings get scheduled I will provide no-
tice if any of the Metro members are
interested in attending.
Properly Tax
HSB 519 (Gov Bill)- The Branstad
plan rolls back the percentage of a prop-
erty's value that is taxed by 5% a year
over the next 8 years, so that by 2020 all
commercial and residential properties
would be taxed at 60% of their value,
rather than the current 100 %. The first 3
years of declines would be automatic
and offset by state funding for local
governments. In the following years,
further cuts would be enacted only if
local governments saw increased prop-
erty tax revenue as a result of new de-
velopment.
HSB 500— House Republicans' plan
also achieves a 40 % reduction in prop-
erty taxes but does so over a longer pe-
riod and in a different manner. Rather
than rolling back the % of a property's
value that is taxed, the House plan ex-
empts a portion of the taxes levied on
a portion of the property's value. In
the 1 st year, for example, 10% of the
taxes on the first $100,000 of a prop-
erty's value would be exempted. The
exemption and the assessed value eli-
gible for the exemption would in-
crease over time, so that by year 8, for
example, 40% of the taxes on
$500,000 of a property's value would
be exempted. Ultimately, the plan
would arrive at the same place as the
governor's proposal: a 40% break on
the total assessed value of the prop-
erty.
SF 522— Senate Democrat plan passed
last year offers the tax reduction in the
form of a tax credit.
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tiovensoes Budget
Governor Branstad is proposing a
3.8% increase in funding for the state
general fund budget for fiscal year
2013. The Governor's budget recom-
mendations call for $6.244 billion to
be spent from the state general fund,
an increase of $230 million from the
previous year's budget. The proposed
budget leaves a surplus of $296 mil-
lion.
Only two of the three major initiatives
being considered by the Legislature
this session are funded in the Gover-
nor's budget. The Governor recom-
mends $17.8 million for mental health
and disability services redesign and
$17 million for education reform, but
provides no funding for commercial
property tax reform in fiscal year
2013.
The Governor's budget provides mod-
est increases for education funding as
the K -12 school funding will provide
$24.7 million more, the State universi-
ties will share in $23 million in addi-
tional funding, and community col-
leges receive a $4 million increase in
general state aid.
An additional $48.8 million is being
recommended by the Governor to help
with the rising cost of Medicaid,
which is serving a growing population
of Iowa's most vulnerable children,
families and seniors with health care
costs. The Governor also recom-
mends $20 million to continue assis-
tance for county mental health ser-
vices.
Finally, the Governor is proposing the
creation of a $25 million fund to re-
place Iowa's main job creation pro-
gram, the Iowa Values Fund, which is
set to sunset on June 30, 2012. This
money will be direct subsidies to busi-
nesses as it will supplement the exist-
ing High Quality Jobs Program under
the Economic Development Author-
ity.
The Legislature will begin to develop
its own set of budget recommenda-
tions next week.
ATE Constitutional Amendment
A constitutional amendment was pro-
posed by Representative Jeremy Tay-
lor from Sioux City this week. The
joint resolution proposes an amend-
ment to the Constitution of the State
of Iowa prohibiting the use of auto-
mated traffic law enforcement sys-
tems to enforce the provisions of law
relating to traffic on the public roads.
The amendment includes a definition
of automated traffic law enforcement
system. The resolution, if adopted,
would be published and then referred
to the next general assembly for adop-
tion a second time before being sub-
mitted to the electorate for ratifica-
tion.
The Metro Coalition opposes any
change to the traffic enforcement
camera law.
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David R. Adelman
CGA—IOWA
321 E. Walnut Street
Suite 140
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
Mobile: (515) 491 -1015
Office: (515) 418 -9871
dadelman@cgagroup.com
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MINUTES APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 2, 2011
CITY MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM, 11:00 A.M.
Members Present: Regenia Bailey, Matt Hayek, Susan Mims
Staff Present: Wendy Ford, Jeff Davidson, Tom Markus, Tracy Hightshoe, Eleanor
Dilkes
Others Present: Joe Raso (via phone); Mark Nolte; Marc Moen, Gigi Wood
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bailey at 11:05 A.M.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING:
Hayek moved to accept the November 8, 2011, meeting minutes as presented.
Mims seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3 -0.
DISCUSSION OF PROVISION FOR URBAN RENEWAL REVENUE NOTES:
Dilkes addressed the Members to explain how urban renewal revenue notes work. Instead of
selling bonds, the City sells a note to a banker that the developer has recruited for such
purpose. The proceeds of the note are then used for the up front financing of a project, and the
taxes from the TIF increment are then used to repay the note to the bank. Dilkes added that
bond counsel has recommended this.
Markus noted these notes would be an arrangement between the City and the bank, and require
the future stream of the tax increment to retire the note. To protect itself, the City would require
a shortfall guarantee with the Developer. The Developer would then be responsible to make up
any difference between tax increment available to make payments on the note and note
payments due.
Marc Moen, a local developer was in attendance and talked to Members about his previous
projects and how they worked financially. Bailey asked for further clarification about why this
requirement would not good for local developers. Moen noted that adding another layer of
security would make it more difficult for smaller, local developers such as the Moen Group to get
financing. He said that he had a difficult time getting the financing for the Plaza Towers and it
only came together because the bank allowed him to count the City's financial assistance as
equity in the project. He suggested that had there been a requirement to secure an urban
renewal revenue note, the financing for Plaza Towers would not have been feasible. He
suggested that larger, well- financed developers from outside the area might have an easier time
obtaining an urban renewal revenue note. Dilkes added that while she understands Moen's
concerns, she does not believe Members should completely remove requesting this security
EDC December 2, 2011 2
option from up front financial assistance. Discussion ensued around the risk of providing upfront
financing to developers and the reduction in risk that type of security would ensure.
Bailey asked for Members' questions or comments. Mims voiced her concerns, noting that she
would hate to see something like this derail developers from moving forward with a project. She
wants to make sure that this is not an impediment to economic development in the city. Hayek
stated that the reason for greater security is the result of more developers requesting up front
funding. Bailey asked Members how they would like to proceed: whether they want to leave the
paragraph in question as is, or if they would like to make amendments to it. Dilkes noted that
Members could change the language of the relevant paragraph by deleting the last sentence
and then modifying what is there with "Up front financial assistance and the appropriate
financing mechanism and security will be considered on a case -by -case basis." This would
address their concerns. Members agreed with this amendment, noting that they would be
comfortable recommending this to the full City Council.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP:
Davidson briefed Members on the correspondence in the packet from ICAD regarding economic
development policies and procedures. Joe Raso, ICAD President, joined the meeting via phone
and noted that he was there to answer questions. Bailey noted it was self - explanatory, and she
asked others if they felt the recommendations in the correspondence should be incorporated
into the policies. Mims noted the idea of trying to align City processes with State processes
makes sense to her. She noted that a lack of consistency is one item that she has heard about.
Ford explained that the City's staff intake form asks for the same information as the State forms.
Bailey asked if Members desired to make any changes to the policies and procedures based on
Raso's input. She added that she was comfortable recommending to the full Council the
policies and procedures with the previously discussed change to the Additional Security for
Upfront Financing Incentives only. Hayek and Mims concurred.
PUBLIC INPUT:
None.
STAFF TIME:
Hightshoe gave a brief update on a CDBG applicant who has applied for funding twice
previously (September 2009 and July 2011). In July 2011, the application was denied funding.
The committee advised the applicant if an existing judgment against the business could be
addressed, the applicant could reapply with up -to -date sales projections. The applicant
submitted revised projections, however, after review, staff recommends denying funding for the
same reasons identified in the July application, including the unresolved judgment. The
applicant would like to appeal the staff denial and present to the committee. Hightshoe asked if
Members would like to consider the request. Hayek recused himself from the discussion.
Members said that if the reason(s) for denial that were identified with the July application still
existed, that they did not have an interest in reconsidering.
Davidson thanked Bailey for her years of service, as this is her final meeting.
COMMITTEE TIME:
Hayek stated that he would like to echo Davidson's comments to Bailey.
EDC December 2, 2011 3
ADJOURNMENT:
Mims moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 P.M.
Hayek seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3 -0.
EDC December 2, 2011 4
Council Economic Development Committee
ATTENDANCE RECORD
2011
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
QUARTERLY
INVESTMENT REPORT
October 1, 2011
to
December 31, 2011
Finance Department
Prepared by:
Brian Cover
Senior Accountant
OVERVIEW
The City of Iowa City's investment objectives are safety, liquidity and yield. The
primary objective of the City of Iowa City's investment activities is the
preservation of capital and the protection of investment principal. The City's
investment portfolio remains sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet
operating requirements that cash management procedures anticipate.
In investing public funds, the City's cash management portfolio is designed with
the objective of regularly exceeding the average return on the six month U.S.
Treasury Bill. The Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless
investment transactions and therefore comprises a minimum standard for the
portfolio's rate of return. The rolling average return on the six -month U.S.
Treasury Bill for the prior 365 days was 0.09% at 12/31/11. The investment
program seeks to achieve returns above this threshold, consistent with risk
limitations and prudent investment principles. The rate of return on the City's
entire portfolio for the quarter was 0.51 % which is 42 basis points higher than the
threshold. (See exhibit A)
Investments purchased by the City of Iowa City for the second quarter of this
fiscal year had an average return of 0.30 %. Rates on new investment purchases
in our operating cash portfolio for the second quarter were approximately 17
basis points lower than investments purchased at this time last year.
Municipalities in Iowa are still having trouble finding financial institutions willing to
accept public funds.
The federal funds rate is the interest rate at which banks lend to each other. To
promote the ongoing economic recovery and to help ensure that inflation, over
time, is at levels consistent with its mandate, the Federal Open Market
Committee decided to keep the target range for the federal funds rate at 0 to
percent and currently anticipates that economic conditions — including low rates
of resource utilization and a subdued outlook for inflation over the medium run —
are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels for the federal funds rate at least
through mid -2013. (See exhibit B).
The quarterly investment report lists investments by fund, by institution, by
maturity date, and investments purchased and redeemed.
New official state interest rates setting the minimum that may be paid by Iowa
depositories on public funds in the 180 to 364 day range during this quarter were
0.05% in October, 0.05% in November, and 0.05% in December 2011.
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BOND RESERVE FUND
TOTAL
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENTS ON HAND
LISTING BY INSTITUTION
12/31/11 12/31/10
INVESTMENT INVESTMENT
AMOUNT AMOUNT
$142,170,236.02 $124,191,930.70
$ 22,122,057.94 $ 12,500,000.00
$ 14,228,804.00 $ 19,528,804.00
$178,521,097.96 $156,220,734.70
TOTAL $178,521,097.96 $156,220,734.70
12/31/11
12/31/10
INSTITUTION
INVESTMENT
INVESTMENT
DEPOSITORY
NAME
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
LIMIT
BANK OF THE WEST
$
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$
8,000,000.00
$
75,000,000.00
BANKER'S TRUST
$
10,822,057.94
$
-
N/A
CEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST
$
2,000,000.00
$
3,000,000.00
$
20,000,000.00
FARMERS & MERCHANTS SAVINGS BANK
$
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$
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$
15,000,000.00
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
$
-
$
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$
35,000,000.00
FREEDOM SECURITY BANK
$
-
$
2,000,000.00
$
15,000,000.00
HILLS BANK & TRUST
$
9,290,781.67
$
9,290,781.67
$
25,000,000.00
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVESTMENT TRUST
$
54,564,243.35
$
40,585,938.03
N/A
LIBERTY BANK
$
-
$
7,000,000.00
$
25,000,000.00
MIDWESTONE BANK
$
55,800,000.00
$
34,500,000.00
$
75,000,000.00
TWO RIVERS BANK
$
8,197,315.00
$
6,197,315.00
$
10,000,000.00
U OF I COMM CREDIT UNION
$
11,146,700.00
$
7,146,700.00
$
50,000,000.00
US BANK
$
-
$
-
$
65,000,000.00
US TREASURY NOTES AND AGENCIES
$
-
$
-
N/A
WELLS FARGO BANK
$
26,700,000.00
$
38,500,000.00
$
50,000,000.00
WEST BANK
$
-
$
-
$
35,000,000.00
TOTAL $178,521,097.96 $156,220,734.70
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31 , 2011
INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 9130/11 $ 169,038,565.07
INVESTMENT PURCHASE MATURITY INVESTMENT INTEREST
INSTITUTION TYPE DATE DATE AMOUNT RATE
PURCHASES 10/01/11 TO 12/31/11
UICCU
CD
21- Oct -11
01- Jun -12
$ 4,000,000.00
0.275
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
21- Oct -11
19- Oct -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.380
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
21- Oct -11
12- Oct -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
21- Oct -11
05- Oct -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.320
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10- Nov -11
01- Jun -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.255
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10- Nov -11
26- Oct -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.300
TWO RIVERS BANK
CD
10- Nov -11
02- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
18- Nov -11
15- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.310
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
18- Nov -11
09- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.300
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
14- Dec -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.310
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
21- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.260
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
30- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.280
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
07- Dec -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.290
TOTAL PURCHASES
$ (1,021.00) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2008 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
15- Jul -09
$ 28,000,000.00
REDEMPTIONS 10/01/11 TO 12/31/11
WELLS FARGO
CD
22- Oct -10
07- Oct -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.300
WELLS FARGO
CD
22- Oct -10
14- Oct -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.300
WELLS FARGO
CD
22- Oct -10
21- Oct -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Nov -10
28- Oct -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.620
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Nov -10
04- Nov -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.660
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Nov -10
10- Nov -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.710
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Nov -10
18- Nov -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.760
WELLS FARGO
CD
1- Apr -11
01- Dec -11
$ (1,345,000.00) 0.300
BANKERS TRUST
SLGS
08- Jun -11
01- Dec -11
$ (263,173.00) 0.090
CEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST
CD
8- Oct -10
30 -Sep -11
$ (2,000,000.00) 0.820
WELLS FARGO
CD
11- Aug -11
01- Dec -11
$ (240,000.00) 0.250
IPAIT 2008 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
15- Jul -09
N/A
$ (10,693.72) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2009 C GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Jun -09
N/A
$ (6,078.06) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2010 B GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Aug -10
N/A
$ (35,906.90) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2011 A GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
8- Jun -11
N/A
$ (110,667.42) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2007 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
11- Dec -09
N/A
$ (1,021.00) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2008 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
15- Jul -09
N/A
$ (21,060.74) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2009 C GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Jun -09
N/A
$ (3,843.02) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2010 B GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Aug -10
N/A
$ (131,217.64) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2011 A GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
8- Jun -11
N/A
$ (156,821.10) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2007 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
11- Dec -09
N/A
$ (9,773.35) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2009 C GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Jun -09
N/A
$ (19,625.73) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2010 B GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Aug -10
N/A
$ (11,871.73) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2011 A GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
8- Jun -11
N/A
$ (92,506.60) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2007 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
11- Dec -09
N/A
$ (270.00) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2008 GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
15- Jul -09
N/A
$ (10,191.63) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2009 C GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Jun -09
N/A
$ (7,471.47) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2010 B GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
12- Aug -10
N/A
$ (13,682.84) VARIABLE
IPAIT 2011 A GO BONDS (PARTIAL REDEMPTION)
IPAIT
8- Jun -11
N/A
$ (26,591.16) VARIABLE
TOTAL REDEMPTIONS
$ (18,517,467.11)
INVESTMENTS ON HAND AT 12/31/11
$ 178,521,097.96
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENTS ON HAND
DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE
12/31/2011
INSTITUTION
INVESTMENT
PURCHASE MATURITY
INVESTMENT
INTEREST
NAME
TYPE
DATE
DATE
AMOUNT
RATE
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST
IPAIT
13- Jun -02
N/A
$
3,000,000.00
VARIABLE
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST
IPAIT
12- May -09
N/A
$
4,000,000.00
VARIABLE
IOWA PUBLIC AGENCY INVEST TRUST
IPAIT
28- Oct -09
N/A
$
15,000,000.00
VARIABLE
HILLS BANK
MONEY MARKET
30- Mar -10
N/A
$
9,290,781.67
VARIABLE
WELLS FARGO
SAVINGS
20- Apr -10
N/A
$
10,000,000.00
VARIABLE
IPAIT
IPAIT
08- Apr -11
N/A
$
15,000,000.00
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2006A GO
IPAIT
17- Apr -09
N/A
$
1,060,988.51
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2007 GO
IPAIT
11- Dec -09
N/A
$
900,952.82
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2008 GO
IPAIT
15- Jul -09
N/A
$
2,000,923.80
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2009 D GO
IPAIT
12- Jun -09
N/A
$
213,030.50
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2009 C GO
IPAIT
12- Jun -09
N/A
$
1,390,551.84
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2010 B GO
IPAIT
12- Aug -10
N/A
$
2,534,443.19
VARIABLE
IPAIT 2011 A GO
IPAIT
08- Jun -11
N/A
$
4,778,563.69
VARIABLE
WELLS FARGO
CD
16- Mar -11
03- Jan -12
$
1,200,000.00
0.300
IPAIT
CD
14- Jan -11
13- Jan -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.850
WELLS FARGO
CD
10- Feb -11
27- Jan -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.300
WELLS FARGO
CD
10- Feb -11
03- Feb -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.300
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
11- Mar -11
24- Feb -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.370
IPAIT - WATER
CD
28- Feb -08
27- Feb -12
$
450,000.00
4.100
IPAIT - WATER
CD
28- Feb -08
27- Feb -12
$
2,234,789.00
4.100
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
11 -Mar -11
02- Mar -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.450
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
11- Mar -11
09- Mar -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.520
WELLS FARGO
CD
19- Apr -11
30- Mar -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.300
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Apr -11
06- Apr -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.370
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Apr -11
13- Apr -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.400
UICCU
CD
06- May -11
20- Apr -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.360
UICCU
CD
06- May -11
27- Apr -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.360
UICCU
CD
06- May -11
04- May -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.410
WELLS FARGO
CD
24- May -11
11- May -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.250
WELLS FARGO
CD
24- May -11
18- May -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.250
CEDAR RAPIDS BANK & TRUST
CD
24- May -11
23- May -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.340
WELLS FARGO
CD
19- Apr -11
31- May -12
$
4,000,000.00
0.700
WELLS FARGO
CD
24- May -11
01- Jun -12
$
1,000,000.00
0.650
BANKERS TRUST
SLGS
08- Jun -11
01- Jun -12
$
10,822,057.00
0.200
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10- Jun -11
01- Jun -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.450
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10 -Jun -11
01- Jun -12
$
300,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10- Jun -11
08- Jun -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.550
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
30- Jun -11
15- Jun -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.450
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
30- Jun -11
22- Jun -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.450
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
30- Jun -11
29- Jun -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.500
WELLS FARGO
CD
24- May -11
01- Jul -12
$
500,000.00
0.650
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Apr -11
02- Jul -12
$
500,000.00
0.700
AMERICAN BANK & TRUST
CD
12- Dec -08
12- Dec -13
$
6,197,315.00
3.750
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
12- Dec -08
12- Dec -13
$
2,000,000.00
4.180
UICCU
CD
28- Jun -10
26- Jun -15
$
846,700.00
2.510
UICCU
CD
28- Jun -10
26- Jun -15
$
300,000.00
2:510
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
11- Aug -11
27- Feb -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
11- Aug -11
03- Aug -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.400
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
11- Aug -11
10- Aug -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.400
BANKERS TRUST
SAV
28- Jul -11
01- Jun -12
$
0.94
N/A
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Sep -11
07- Sep -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Sep -11
31- Aug -12
$
1,000,000.00
0.400
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
19- Sep -11
24- Aug -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.400
UICCU
CD
21- Oct -11
01- Jun -12
$
4,000,000.00
0.275
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
21- Oct -11
19- Oct -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.380
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
21- Oct -11
12- Oct -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
21- Oct -11
05- Oct -12
$
2,000,000.00
0.320
CITY OF IOWA CITY
INVESTMENTS ON HAND
DETAIL LISTING BY MATURITY DATE
12/31/2011
INSTITUTION
INVESTMENT
PURCHASE MATURITY
INVESTMENT
INTEREST
NAME
TYPE
DATE
DATE
AMOUNT
RATE
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10- Nov -11
01- Jun -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.255
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
10- Nov -11
26- Oct -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.300
TWO RIVERS BANK
CD
10- Nov -11
02- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.350
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
18- Nov -11
15- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.310
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
18- Nov -11
09- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.300
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
14- Dec -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.310
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
21- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.260
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
30- Nov -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.280
MIDWESTONE BANK
CD
15- Dec -11
07- Dec -12
$ 2,000,000.00
0.290
TOTAL $ 178,521,097.96
Marian Karr
From: Kristin Simon <kristin.simon@ecicog.org>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 10:16 AM
To: Council
Subject: Garbage Grapevine Winter 2012
ECIC: G
EAST CENTRAL IOWA
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
YOUR REG40NAL PLA004 GAGENCY
Statewide Waste Characterization
Study
IP15
Garbage Grapevine
Winter 2012 Edition
Benefits of Regional Contracts
The Iowa DNR recently released a report called the "2011 Iowa Statewide Waste
Characterization Study." A waste characterization study involves a team of people
hand sorting waste as it comes into a landfill or in this case several landfills. The
Cedar Rapids & Linn Cc
information gained reveals what Iowans are throwing away. Remember, when you
throw something "away," it may be out of your sight, but it must go somewhere. In
Iowa City & Johnson Co
Iowa, "away" most often means going to a publicly held landfill or transfer station.
The information in a waste characterization study assists your landfill agencies in
Benton Cc
planning and programming for the future. What did the latest statewide study tell
us? The top chart shows the overall composition of waste being landfilled. The
bottom left chart shows the breakdown of residential waste. And, the bottom right
Iowa Co
chart shows the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (or business) breakdown.
The top three waste streams going into our landfills are paper, organics, and
Jones Co
plastics.
Tama Co
Solid Waste and Environmental
Services Staff:
Director:
Jennifer Ryan Fend: x131
Planner, Education:
Kristin Simon: x126
Waste Exchange Rep:
Bart Knox: x121
ECICOG
70016th St NE, Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Phone: (319) 365 -9941
Fax: (319) 365 -9981
Sign Up for the
Garbage
Grapevine! 1-an Sur Mailing List!
Solid Waste Technical
Advisory Committee
Meetings
are held the second Thursday
of every month, usually at
10AM
Locations to be determined,
contact
Jennifer Ryan Fencl
for more information.
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Residential Waste Summary:
#1: Organics at 31.7 %. This figures includes food scraps and other organics. It
does not include yard waste as yard waste is banned from landfills by code.
Organics management (composting) opportunities will expand in the future to
divert this material and reduce methane production in landfills.
#2: Paper at 20.2 %. Subtract 8.7 %, which represents compostable or non -
recyclable paper, including coated paper, gable top containers, tissues, paper
towels, and napkins. The remaining 11.5% is recyclable paper going into the
landfill. Paper recycling programs are available. Encourage your residents to do a
better job recycling their paper.
#3: Plastics at 14.5 %. Iowans are doing a fantastic job recycling plastic deposit
containers and household containers! Styrofoam, film plastic, and 'other plastics"
totaling 11.7% continue to be a challenge as it is difficult to find cost effective
ways to collect and sort this material.
Link to the full report:
http: / /www.iowadnr.gov /Portals /idnr/ uploads / waste /wastecharacterization20l l . pdf
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Increased purchasing power, economies of scale, and regional cooperation are
useful terms describing the regional contracts ECICOG administers on behalf of its
solid waste members. The public waste management facilities in our planning area
offer similar recycling programs and therefore need the same type of processing
services for items such as old tires, appliances, electronics, or household
hazardous materials. Instead of each solid waste facility seeking those services
independently, they have been participating in a variety of regional contacts for
more than a decade.
Regional service contracts have proven to be beneficial in many ways including
competitive prices, vendors that meet compliance standards, consistently good
customer service, and centralized contract administration. For example, waste tire
processing is centrally managed for six public waste management facilities through
a between ECICOG and the tire processing company. The member solid waste
boards /commissions participate through service agreements with ECICOG. There
is one coordinated bidding process and one contract with one vendor to manage.
This arrangement has resulted in relatively steady, long -term pricing that is
consistently lower than the rate paid by other solid waste facilities in Iowa.
This spring, ECICOG will initiate the bidding process for appliance recycling
services on behalf of our six solid waste members. You can support the regional
service contracts by utilizing your local waste management facility to recycle tires„
appliances, electronics, and household hazardous materials.
For more information about the regional service contracts ECICOG administers,
contact Jennifer at lennifer.fencl(a ecicog.org.
Holiday Recycling Notes
We hope you all had a very happy holiday season! It's January, let the holiday
clean up begin!
Christmas Trees
All Linn County residents may take trees to the Cedar Rapids /Linn County Solid
Waste Agency sites on County Home Road or A Street. There is a $5 flat -fee for
tree disposal.
• The City of Cedar Rapids collects live Christmas trees through their yard
waste collection program. Cut tree to fit into your Yardy.
• Mt. Vernon will collect trees until January 30th.
• Fairfax and Lisbon, Johnson County Refuse will pick up trees on January
10th.
• Bertram, Hiawatha and Walker residents contact your waste hauler.
• Rudd Sanitation will pick up trees the first week in January: Center Point
(Jan. 6 & 7). Rudd takes the trees to Indian Creek Nature Center.
Please remove all lights, decorations and stands from trees.
FLOCKED trees should be cut into 3- foot lengths and placed in your garbage.
Wrapping Paper is NOT recyclable -throw it in the trash!
Christmas Lights may be recycled, at no charge, through the Solid Waste Agency's
electronics recycling program. Lights may be dropped off at the County Home
Road or the A Street sites. Lights may NOT be placed in curbside recycling
programs.
More Solid Waste and Recycling News
The Solid Waste Agency is accepting curbside recyclables (paper, plastic, glass
and cardboard) at no charge at Site #1 located at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar
Rapids. Electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, syringes, motor vehicle fluids and
scrap metal are also accepted for no charge. Appliances and tires are accepted
for a fee.
Winter hours at 2250 A Street SW, Cedar Rapids are being enacted. Winter hours
are effective December 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. Winter hours are 7:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Operations at 1954 County Home Road,
Marion, where the landfill, Pollution Prevention Center, and recycling drive - through
are located, will not be affected. Regular business hours remain in effect at that
location, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday.
The Solid Waste Agency is working with Recycled Asphalt Shingles Suppliers,
LLC (RAS) to divert asphalt shingles from being landfilled. The program started
November 1, 2011. Since then more than 500 tons of shingles have been
diverted. The Agency's goal is to divert at least 6,000 tons in the first year of the
pilot program. RAS is running the program at a designated spot at Site #2, 1954
County Home Road, Marion. They inspect the loads that come in, grind the
shingles, and then sell the ground material for use in making asphalt. The Agency
provides administrative support. Agency staff weigh the loads in and out and
collect the paperwork needed for each load. The incentive for the program, in
addition to diversion, is a lower tip fee. A ton of shingles that passes inspection
can be disposed of for $30 per ton. If the load does not pass inspection (because
it contains too much plastic or other trash), the regular tip fee applies, $38 per ton.
Pollution Preventions Center (PPC) is going appoin #ree
We're making it easier for Linn County residents to recycle household hazardous
materials like oil -based paints, cleaners, and lawn and garden chemicals. Starting
January 03, you'll no longer need an appointment to drop materials as the PPC.
The PPC accepts household hazardous materials for free from Linn County
residents.
Items dropped off at the PPC will be inspected. Usable items are placed in the
Swap Shop All Swap Shop items are available free to L' ounty residents and
can be picked up during Agency business hours.
City of Cedar Rapids: Winter placement of waste containers
As winter weather approaches, the Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling
Division would like to remind residents to place their GARBY, CURBY and YARDY
to collection containers at curb height throughout the winter. When it snows, you
should either place the containers in your driveway or clear an area of snow next
to the driveway. If possible, you should continue to line your containers up parallel
to the curb throughout the winter.
We ask that customers never place containers on top of snow banks. Snow banks
can quickly reach heights of one foot or larger, making it awkward and dangerous
for collection crews to remove the containers from the top. Taking the time to clear
a place for your GARBY, CURBY and YARDY cart throughout the winter, will help
your solid waste & recycling crews safely serve you.
Talk of Iowa hosts Jennifer Jordan ,
Mill
Jan Jordan recycling coordinator for the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center
talks recycling on Iowa Public Radio's Talk of Iowa on November 9th. Get a hot
cup of coffee and spend a few enjoyable minutes listening to this informative
show.
Click here to listen to the show!
Overview of Pilot Recycling Program
The Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center has received a SWAP forgivable loan
from DNR to assist with planning and implementing a pilot recycling program for
multi - family apartments and condominiums in Iowa City. The landfill is making this
funding available to up to 12 apartment buildings in Iowa City for the six -month
pilot project. Currently, about 51% of Iowa City residents have curbside recycling
available to them. The intent of this project is get easier access to recycling for
more people in the community. More information and an application are available
at www.iccov.org /recyclepilot.
Holiday Recycling Notes
For the third year, the Iowa City Landfill and Recycling Center is offering recycling
sites at several locations around town for people looking to rid themselves of old,
tangled holiday lights. Iowa City Recycling Coordinator Jennifer Jordan said public .
demand has kept the program going since its inception in 2009. "This came about
from the public asking for the program," Jordan said. "It's been very well received."
About 780 pounds of lights were collected last year and about 600 pounds the year
before, Jordan said, adding that bins are available for drop -off at the landfill at local
Hy -Vee stores and Restore, 2401 Scott Blvd. Once collected, the strings of lights ,
will go to Midwest Electronic Recovery in Walford where the wires are chopped
into bits to remove the plastic and collect the copper core. Wrapping Paper is
NOT recyclable -throw it in the trash!
Holiday Recycling Notes
Christmas trees may be dropped off at the City of Vinton compost site. Christmas
lights may be taken to the landfill and recycled through the electronics- recycling
program. Do not place lights in curbside bins. Wrapping Paper is NOT recyclable -
throw it in the trash!
Tom Pease at Norway Elementary
On November 3rd, the Benton County Solid Waste Disposal Commission brought
an America Recycles Day celebration to Norway Elementary School.
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The Commission sponsored a school assembly featuring Tom Pease, an
educational performer. Tom got the students and teachers singing and dancing to `
songs such as "Eight Hugs a Day," Let Me Tell You About Where I Live," and "So
Many Ways To Be Smart!" Mixed into all the fun were the messages to reduce,
reuse and recycle, and the importance of efficient energy use.
For more information on Tom Pease go to: http: / /tompease.com/
Holiday Recycling Notes
Christmas trees may be taken to the landfill brush pile. Christmas lights may be
taken to the landfill and recycled through the electronics - recycling program. Do not
place lights in curbside bins. Wrapping Paper is NOT recyclable -throw it in the
trash!
Tom Pease at Amana Elementary
On November 4th, the Iowa County Regional Environmental Improvement
Commission (REIC) brought an America Recycles Day celebration to Amana
Elementary School.
REIC sponsored a school assembly featuring Tom Pease, an educational -
performer. Tom got the students and teachers singing and dancing to songs such
as "Eight Hugs a Day," Let Me Tell You About Where I Live," and "So Many Ways
To Be Smart!" Mixed into all the fun were the messages to reduce, reuse and
recycle, and the importance of efficient energy use.
For more information on Tom Pease go to: http: / /tompease.com
Holiday Recycling Notes
Christmas lights may be taken to the transfer station and recycled through the
electronics - recycling program. Do not place lights in curbside bins Wrapping
Paper is NOT recyclable -throw it in the trash! I , 1,,
Remembering Stuart Ireland
away on December 26th.
Stu chaired the Jones County Solid Waste Management Commission for 37 years
beginning in 1973. Leonard Brokens, long time landfill employee says, "Stu was a
good boss and very knowledgeable about landfill operations." Stu also served the
City of Wyoming as a council member for 16 years and as mayor for 20 years. Stu
was a joy to work with and worked hard for his community. He will be missed.
On November 2nd, the Jones County Solid Waste Management Commission
brought an America Recycles Day celebration to Olin Elementary School.
The Commission sponsored a school assembly featuring Tom Pease, an
educational performer. Tom got the students and teachers singing and dancing to
songs such as "Eight Hugs a Day," Let Me Tell You About Where I Live," and "So
Many Ways To Be Smart!" Mixed into all the fun were the messages to reduce,
reuse and recycle, and the importance of efficient energy use.
For more information on Tom Pease go to: http: / /tompease.com
RIMn Pease at Gladbrook Middle School
On November 3rd, the Tama County Solid Waste Disposal Commission brought ar
America Recycles Day celebration to the Gladbrook Middle School.
The Commission sponsored a school assembly featuring Tom Pease,
Tom got the students and teachers singing and dancing to songs such as "Eight
Hugs a Day," Let Me Tell You About Where I Live," and "So Many Ways To Be
Smart!' Mixed into the fun were the messages to reduce, reuse and recycle, and
the importance of efficient energy use.
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Legislative Link January 13
Session Begins
The Second Session of the 84th General Assembly began Monday, January 9, 2012. This week was
marked by opening speeches by Legislative leadership. In addition, Governor Branstad gave his Condition
of the State address on Tuesday. The Governor outlined his priorities for the legislative session, which
include a jobs plan along with commercial property tax and education reform. Iowa Supreme Court Chief
Justice Cady gave his State of the Judiciary Address Wednesday.
League Legislative Day on January 24
League Legislative Day begins at 2 p.m. on January 24 at the Embassy Sul tes_on the River in Des Moines'
East Villaoe. The legislative team will provide an update on legislative action, and key legislators are
slated to speak on hot legislative topics such as commercial property tax and tax increment finance
reform. A reception open to all legislators and League members will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Please Join
us for this event!
Property Tax Reform - HSB500 & HSB519
Two bills were filed right out of the chute this week. H513500 is the House version of property tax reform.
The first of several subcommittees was held Wednesday afternoon. A second 90- minute subcommittee is
scheduled for next Tuesday, January 17 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 103. The bill has similarities to the House
property tax legislation from last session. It sets up an "exemption" approach instead of a "rollback," but
achieves a similar rollback -like effect.
Division I of the bill deals with school finance and phasing in more state funding to reduce local property
taxes. Division II phases in a 40 percent rollback over 14 years. It would take effect in two seven -year,
20- percent steps, with incremental annual increases in exempted valuation amounts per property on the
actual value of permanent improvements. During the first seven -year step (January 1, 2013 - December
31, 2019), 20 percent of the annual designated amount of valuation of permanent improvements
(starting at $100,000) would be exempted. In 2019, 20 percent of the actual value of permanent
improvements to the property worth up to a $1 million would be exempted.
During the second seven -year step (January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2026) 40 percent of the annual
designated amount of valuation (starting with the first $500,000 in valuation) would be exempted until
40 percent of the total actual value of the permanent improvements to the property were exempted, no
matter the valuation. This would make 40 percent of the actual value of permanent improvements on all
commercial and industrial property exempt by 2026. Division II also includes a provision which would
reduce the exemption amount by any other "property tax exemptions" already given to the property, to
prevent a 'double- dipping' effect. No backfill is included in the legislation, so city budgets would be
affected by the exempted amount. The bill does not address tax increment financing (TIF) protection.
Division III would eliminate the $8.10 levy replacing it with a restriction on general fund property tax
growth. Instead of the $8.10 levy, the maximum property tax dollars certified by the city for the general
fund would be subject to a Consumer Price Index (CPI) limitation. Some other key levies, like the trust
and agency levy, would not be limited by CPI. We saw this CPI limitation in legislation last session. There
are several Issues with this version that would need to be addressed.
The Governor's property tax bill has also been introduced. HSB519 has an automatic 15 percent rollback
on commercial and industrial property at five percent per year for three years. The bill contains the
potential for an additional five percent rollback each year thereafter up to a maximum of 40 percent, if a
four percent statewide growth trigger for commercial and industrial growth is met, along with the state
fulfilling its previous year's backfill amount required under the bill. The state would provide $50 million
per year in backfill money for the first year. Additional backfill is provided, but we are still reviewing and
interpreting the provisions. A provision in the backfill mechanism would prevent any taxing district with
growth over the values as of January 1, 2012, from receiving any backfill money for that year. The bill
restricts residential rollback growth to two percent (instead of the current allowed four percent) from the
previous year, and also restricts any decrease in the residential rollback to two percentage points from
the previous year. The bill contains provisions designed to protect existing TIF districts, which bond
counsel is reviewing. The bill also contains the same CPI restrictions to general fund growth in city
property taxes, as the House bill, HSB500, making property tax growth subject to a CPI adjustment,
instead of the $8.10 levy limitation.
Governor Announces Budget
This week, the Governor released his budget recommendations for the FY2013 budget. Highlights of the
proposal for local governments included changes in open government laws, the High Quality Jobs
program and property tax reform. The Governor's budget included provisions for mandatory training for
keepers of open records. The Governor directed the Attorney General's office to partner with the Iowa
Newspaper Association and the Iowa Freedom of Information Council to provide mandatory training for
public officials and public employees in all levels of government. Additionally, the plan directs the
Department of Management to fully Implement and expand the use of the Iowa DataShare system.
Mandate Reform Legislation
On Monday, Senator Merlin Bartz introduced legislation to eliminate redundant and obsolete mandates on
cities and counties. The bill, SF2005, would eliminate some of the smaller mandates on cities, including
the requirement to provide copies of construction plans, and allowing the compilation of city code
supplements to be published online.
Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) Legislation
This week, Representative Jeremy Taylor introduced HJR2003, a proposal for an amendment to the Iowa
Constitution to ban the use of ATEs. The measure would need to pass by a two - thirds majority in two
consecutive sessions in order to become law. The League expects red light and speed cameras to be a
hot topic this session.
Proposals to Combine School and City Elections
Two legislators in the House have offered legislation to combine school board and city elections.
Representative Mary Gaskill introduced HF2014, which would move both elections to the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in October of odd - numbered years. A second proposal by Representative Peter
Cownie, HSB506, would combine school board elections with city elections held on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November in odd - numbered years.
Bill Tracking System
The League is again monitoring bills using the bill tracking system we implemented last year. The system
allows members to view bills the League is tracking along with bill text, history, and explanation. The
League's legislative staff identifies bills that are of Interest, and files them under specific topic areas.
Members can use the system to quickly and easily track legislation on topics relevant to city
governments. Members can also view bills by the League's registration status - whether the League has
registered for, against, or is just monitoring a bill. All links to bills in our Legislative Link newsletter will
take you to the bill tracking system.
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