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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of
Iowa City will hold a public hearing on the 15th day
of May, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Emma Harvat Hall of
the City of Iowa City, 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 a Resolution Authorizing
Conveyance of the property known as the
Peninsula Neighborhood, Third Addition, Iowa
City, Iowa, to the Peninsula Development
Company.
Said property is located in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, and is described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of
Outlot "C" of the Replat of Peninsula
Neighborhood First Addition, in
accordance with the Plat thereof
Recorded in Plat Book 45, at Page 207,
of the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office; Thence
N89 °59'01 "W, along the North Line of
Auditor's Parcel 97099, a distance of
90.40 feet; Thence S60 046'28 "W, along
the Westerly Line of said Parcel 97099,
a distance of 1045.12 feet; Thence
N29 °13'32 "W, 186.00 feet; Thence
S60 046'28 "W, 26.37 feet; Thence
N25 °13'38 "W, 283.83 feet, to the
Southern most Corner of The Peninsula
Neighborhood Second Addition, in
accordance with the Plat thereof
Recorded in Plat Book 46, at Page 186,
of the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office; Thence N60 046'06 "E,
along the Southerly Line of said The
Peninsula neighborhood Second
Addition, a distance of 53.00 feet;
Thence N29 °13'54 "W, along said
Southerly Line, 5.23 feet; Thence
N64 046'06 "E, along said Southerly Line,
92.24 feet; Thence S72 013'54 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 11.70 feet; Thence
S29 013'54 "E, along said Southerly Line,
16.27 feet; Thence N60 °46'06 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 25.00 feet; Thence
N29 013'54 "W, along said Southerly Line,
14.52 feet; Thence N17 046'06 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 10.91 feet; Thence
N64 046'06 "E, along said Southerly Line,
92.26 feet; Thence S29 014'40 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 8.95 feet; Thence
N60 045'20 "E, along said Southerly Line,
53.00 feet; Thence N29 °14'40 "W, along
said Southerly Line, 5.23 feet; Thence
N64 °46'06 "E, along said Southerly Line,
46.35 feet; Thence S62 °13'54 "E, along
said Southerly Line 98.68 feet; Thence
S29 °13'54 "E, along said Southerly Line,
21.48 feet; Thence N60 046'06 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 25.00 feet; Thence
N60 °45'42 "E, along said Southerly Line,
151.52 feet; Thence N29 °14'18 "W,
along said Southerly Line, 71.51 feet;
Thence N27 046'06 "E, along said
Southerly Line, 61.46 feet; Thence
S62 013'54 "E, along said Southerly Line,
250.95 feet; Thence Northeasterly,
83.23 feet, along said Southerly Line on
54.25 foot radius curve, concave
Northwesterly, whose 75.31 foot chord
bears N73 °48'58 "E; Thence
N29 043'06 "E, along said Southerly Line,
98.82 feet; Thence N29 051'49 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 52.16 feet; Thence
S60 008'11 "E, along said Southerly Line,
120.00 feet; Thence S59 °58'21 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 27.11 feet, to a
Point on the Westerly Line of Outlot "E"
of said Replat of Peninsula
Neighborhood First Addition; Thence
S30 001'39 "W, along said Westerly Line,
17.55 feet, to the Southwest Corner
thereof; Thence S60 008'11 "E, along the
South Line of said Outlot "E ", a distance
of 191.33 feet, to the Southeast Corner
thereof, and a Point on the West Line of
Outlot "C" of said Replat of Peninsula
Neighborhood First Addition; Thence
S00 001'28 "W, along said West Line,
54.60 feet, to the Point of Beginning.
Said Tract of Land contains 9.31 Acres,
and is subject to easements and
restrictions of record.
Copies of the proposed resolution are on file for
public examination in the office of the City Clerk,
City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons interested in
expressing their views concerning this matter,
either verbally or in writing, will be given the
opportunity to be heard at the above - mentioned
time and place.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Sarah E. Holecek, 1st Asst. City Atty., 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 ( „9) 356 -'►30
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF P OPERTYX WWAS
THE PENINSULA NEI HBORHOOD, THIRD ADDITION, IOWA el'lf, I(1/A,
TO PENINSULA DEVE OPMENT COMPANY CID
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Pen' sula Neighborhood Developme t Agreement between the City
of Iowa City and Peninsula Deve pment Company (as assigne of Terry L. Stamper Holdings,
L.L.C.) approved by Resolution o. 00 -231 of the City Cou cil dated June 29, 2000, and
amendments thereto ("Agreement') ' Peninsula Development C pany has agreed to develop a
tract of land known as the Peninsula eighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approv the final plat of th Peninsula Neighborhood, Third
Addition, which contains up to one hun ed twenty -one (121 proposed units, at its meeting on
May 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Development greement, ninsula Development Company has
agreed to purchase the Peninsula Neighbor od, Third ddition, for a price equal to a per -unit
base price of $3,171.00 multiplied by the total mber of anal site -plan approved units (up to 121)
plus interest at the rate of 6.5% on the outstandi g princ' le balance compounded annually, for an
estimated purchase price of $602,083.50 ($38316 1 for nits; $218,392.50 in interest); and
WHEREAS, said Peninsula Neighborhood, Third \�(ddition, is located in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, and is described as follows: n
Beginning at the Southwest Corner f tlot "C” of the Replat of Peninsula
Neighborhood First Addition, in accorda ce wit the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book
45, at Page 207, of the Records of t e John n County Recorder's Office; Thence
N89 °59'01 "W, along the North Line of uditor's rcel 97099, a distance of 90.40 feet;
Thence S60 °46'28 "W, along the W terly Line said Parcel 97099, a distance of
1045.12 feet; Thence N29 013'32" , 186.00 feet, Thence S60 046'28 "W, 26.37 feet;
Thence N25 013138 "W, 283.83 fee , to the Souther most Corner of The Peninsula
Neighborhood Second Addition, i accordance with t e Plat thereof Recorded in Plat
Book 46, at Page 186, of the Rec rds of the Johnson C unty Recorder's Office; Thence
N60 046'06 "E, along the Southe y Line of said The P insula neighborhood Second
Addition, a distance of 53.00 fe t; Thence N29 °13'54 "W, ong said Southerly Line, 5.23
feet; Thence N64 046'06 "E, al g said Southerly Line, 92. feet; Thence S72 013'54 "E,
along said Southerly Line, 1 .70 feet; Thence S29 °13'54" along said Southerly Line,
16.27 feet; Thence N60 04 '06 "E, along said Southerly ine, 25.00 feet; Thence
N29 013'54 "W, along said outherly Line, 14.52 feet; Thence N17 046'06 "E, along said
Southerly Line, 10.91 feet; Thence N64 046'06 "E, along said S utherly Line, 92.26 feet;
Thence S29 014'40 "E, alo g said Southerly Line, 8.95 feet; The ce N60 045'20 "E, along
said Southerly Line, 53.0 feet; Thence N29 014'40 "W, along sa Southerly Line, 5.23
feet; Thence N64 °46'06" , along said Southerly Line, 46.35 feet; Thence S62 013'54 "E,
along said Southerly Li a 98.68 feet; Thence S29 013'54 "E, along said Southerly Line,
21.48 feet; Thence 60 046'06 "E, along said Southerly Line, 5.00 feet; Thence
N60 045'42 "E, along s id Southerly Line, 151.52 feet; Thence N29 °1 '18 "W, along said
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Southerly Line, 71.51 feet; Thence N27 °46'06 "E, along said Southerly Line, 61.46 feet;
Thence S62 °13'54 "E, along said Southerly Line, 250.95 feet; Thence Northeasterly,
83.23 feet,, long said Southerly Line on 54.25 foot radius curve, concave Northwesterly,
whose 75.3 foot chord bears N73 °48'58 "E; Thence N29 °43'06 "E, along said Southerly
Line, 98.82 f\SO000 ence N29 °51'49 "E, along said Southerly Line, 52.16 feet; Thence
S60 °08'11 "E, said Southerly Line, 120.00 feet; Thence S59 °58'21 "E, along said
Southerly Lin1 feet, to a Point on the Westerly Line of Outlot "E" of said Replat of
Peninsula Neood First Addition; Thence S30 °01 39 "W, along said Westerly Line,
17.55 feet, to thwest Corner thereof; Thence 0 °08'11 "E, along the South Line
of said Outlo 'stance of 191.33 feet, to th Southeast Corner thereof, and a
Point on the Line of Outlot "C" of said Rep t of Peninsula Neighborhood First
Addition; The00 °0 '28 "W, along said We Line, 54.60 feet, to the Point of
Beginning. Sct of L nd contains 9.31 A es, and is subject to easements and
restrictions of .
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2012, the City C ncil adopted/,a Resolution declaring its intent to consider
the conveyance of its interest in the parc I, authori ' g publication of the notice of the proposed
conveyance and setting the date and time Rkr public earing; and
WHEREAS, following public hearing on the pe
disposition of the subject property according
interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY
IOWA, that:
,ed conveyance, the City Council finds that the
the Development Agreement is in the public
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
The Mayor and City Clerk are he eby authorized nd directed to execute a Warranty Deed
conveying the City's interest i the Peninsula N ighborhood, Third Addition, described
above to Peninsula Developm nt Company, in acco dance with said Agreement, at a price
equal to a per -unit base pric of $3,171.00 multiplie by the total number of final site -plan
approved units (up to 121), lus interest at the rate o 6.5% on the outstanding principle
balance compounded ann Ily, for an estimated purcha a price of $602,083.50.
2. The City Attorney is
uthorized to deliver said Wa
anty Deed to
the Peninsula
Development Compan .
The deed and any other docum
tation required by Iowa Code
§364.7 (2011) shall
recorded by the City Attorney's
ffice in the Johnson
County
Recorder's Office at a purchaser's expense.
Passed and approved this
day of
2012.
MAYOR
;:Y
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Ap oved
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City Att me ' ce
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATED COST
FOR ROBERT A. LEE RECREATION
CENTER IMPROVEMENTS — EAST
ENTRY REMODELING 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 Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
Improvements — East Entry Remodeling Project in
said City at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of May,
2012, said meeting to be held in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall in City Hall 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 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 Coun-
cil of the City of Iowa City, Iowa and as provided
by law.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED CONVEYANCE TO THE
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA OF A PORTION OF
MELROSE PLACE RIGHT -OF -WAY LOCATED
ADJACENT TO LOTS 1-8, MELROSE PLACE,
IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR MAY 15, 2012.
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 its intention to convey a portion of the
Melrose Place right -of -way to the University of
Iowa at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th day of May, 2012,
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 ordinance is 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
Prepared by: Sarah Walz, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City; IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5239
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDI NCE CONVEYING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOW PORTION OF THE MELROSE
PLACE RIG T -OF -WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LOTS 1- , MELROSE PLACE, IOWA CITY,
IOWA.
WHEREAS, the a plicant, The University of Iowa Board o Regents, owns certain contiguous lots
surrounding the Melrose lace cul-de -sac, upon which there are pt sently located single family homes; and
WHEREAS, the Univ city desires to construct a surface p� ing lot over and across these lots, as well
as over and across a port n of the Melrose Place right -of- ' y in conjunction with its expansion of the
Children's Hospital;
WHEREAS, the University �� therefore requested tha he City vacate and convey to it that portion of
the Melrose Place street right -of- y, located adjacent to its roperty; and
WHEREAS, the University has g(eed, as cor
access easement over the parking to t0 provide al
with the remaining homes along the re aining Mel
WHEREAS, the University has als agreed 11 including the reconstruction the pavement, rb at
as needed, water main improvements, and s \ *mw
WHEREAS, the University has further agr
lighting of the proposed parking area in
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, vehicle access to the parki lot f
traffic control concerns at the intersection o elro:
siderat n for this conveyance, to grant to the City a public
)prop1I traffic circulation for the public needs associated
rose , lace right -of -way; and
to econstruct the remaining Melrose Place right -of -way,
I gutter, a 4 -foot sidewalk, sanitary sewer abandonments
ter management improvements; and
to certain conditions regarding the design, screening, and
jr to minimize impacts on the surrounding residential
Melrose Place will be a one -way entry only to mitigate
e and Hawkins Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has app ved an ordin a vacating said right -of -way; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2012, the ty Council adopt a Resolution of intent to consider the proposed
vacation and conveyance of this pro rty, authorizing the lication of public notice of said proposal, and
setting the date and time for public aring; and
WHEREAS, following public aring on the proposed vac i n and conveyance, the City Council hereby
finds that it is in the public inter t to convey this property to the iversity of Iowa without compensation, in
exchange for the performance f certain site improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, E IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COU IL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA:
SECTION I. CONV ANCE. The City of Iowa City hereby conveys the University of Iowa that portion
of the Melrose Place reet right -of -way shown on the attached Vacatio Exhibit and legally described as
follows:
PART OF THE ELROSE PLACE RIGHT -OF -WAY AND THE PUBLIC HT -OF -WAY
ADJACENT T LOTS 6 AND 7 FROM SAID MELROSE PLACE RIGHT- WAY TO THE IOWA
INTERSTAT RAILROAD (FORMERLY C.R.I. &P. R.R.) AS DEFINED BY FINAL PLAT OF
MELROSE CE, JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA RECORDED IN BOOK 4, E 292, PLAT
RECORDS, F JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA FURTHER DESCRIBED AS FOL WS:
BEGIFER G AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE N89 01 ' 3 "E ALONG
THE H LINE OF LOT 8 OF SAID MELROSE PLACE, 10.00 FEET TO THE UTHEAST
COR OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NO3 °19'15 "W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SA D LOT 8,
59.0 FEET; THENCE N86 040'45 "E, 30.00 FEET; THENCE NO3 °19'15 "W ALONG A INE
PARALLEL AND 30.00 FEET DISTANT TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF M ROSE
PLACE, 193.10 FEET; THENCE N89 032'47 "E, 20.03 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CO ER OF
LOT 1 OF SAID MELROSE PLACE; THENCE S03 019'15 "E ALONG THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 1,
Ordinance No.
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2, 3, AND 4 OF SAID MELROSE PLACE, 253.36 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 4; THENCE N89 °14'43 "E ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 4, 10.00 FEET TO
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 5 OF SAID MELROSE PLACE; THENCE S03 °19'21 "E
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 5, 60.00 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
LOT 6; THENCE S89 °14'50 "W ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 6, 56.09 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY; THENCE S43 018'02 "W ALONG
SAID S THEASTERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE, 86.54 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY
RIGHT -OF- Y LINE OF SAID IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD; THENCE N49 °45'32 "W ALONG
SAID NORTH TERLY RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE, 10.01 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY
RIGHT -OF -WA E OF SAID PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY; THENCE N43 °18'02 "E ALONG SAID
NORTHWESTER L IGHT -OF -WAY LINE, 77.40 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID LOT 7; THENC 03 022'12 "W ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SA LOT 7, 60.00 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGIN G CONTAINING 0.27 ACRES (11,876 S 9f.F T.) MORE OR LESS.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OFjRECORD.
SECTION 11. REPEALER. All nances and parts of of
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 111. SEVERABILITY. If an ection, provision or
invalid or unconstitutional, such adiudicati shall not affect tt
section, provision or part thereof not adjudge valid or
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This O ance
publication, as provided by law.
SECTION V. RECORDING AND EFFECT. Thi n
conveying the above - described land to the University
SECTION IV. CONSIDERATION. This convey ce
Iowa performing the following:
in conflict with the provision of this
(rt of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any
be in effect after its final passage, approval and
nce shall be recorded and shall have the effect of
a pursuant to Iowa Code Section 354.23.
being made in consideration for the University of
1. Granting to the public an access ease nt from thNre
the proposed parking lot to the parki lot's Melrose
although said easement rights shall n t vest until complei
2. Maintenance of a ten (10') setba , construction of a
screening, as defined by the to City Code of Ordin
ining Melrose Place right -of -way across
ue access point east of Melrose Place,
of the parking lot;
fence or wall, and installation of S3
;e along the eastern boundary of the
proposed parking lot;
3. Substantial compliance with t City's parking lot design stand s, as set forth in the Iowa City
Code of Ordinances, with fin I site plan to be approved by the Dirdc r of Planning and Community
Development, which will no a unreasonably withheld;
4. Reconstruction of the re aining Melrose Place right -of -way. Said rec struction shall consist of
installation of new pav ent, pavement, curb and gutter, a 4 -foot sidewa along the west side of
Melrose Place, sani ry sewer abandonments as needed, water mai improvements, and
stormwater manage ent improvements;
Installation of a g that allows traffic to enter the proposed parking lot from Me se Place, but not
exit, so that all c rs entering the parking lot must exit from the Melrose Avenue ac ss point east of
Melrose Place;
Passed and approved this day of
MAYOR: Matthew J. Hayek
ATTEST: ,'
i CITY CLERK
Approved by
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Ci Attorney's Office
2012.
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May 1, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
FY13 Annual Action Plan
The City Council will hold a public hearing,
accept comments and consider approval of
Iowa City's FY13 Annual Action Plan on May
15, 2012. The meeting will be held at City Hall,
Emma Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington Street
at 7:00 p.m.
The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa
City's 2011 -2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a.
CITY STEPS). The Annual Action Plan
includes 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 FY13 Annual
Action Plan will outline proposed activities and
their budgets.
Copies of the FY13 Annual Action Plan are
available from the Department of Planning
and Community Development, 410 East
Washington Street, the Iowa City Public
Library, 123 S. Linn Street or on Iowa City's
web site (www.icgov.org /actionplan).
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.
Comments may be submitted in writing to the
Planning and Community Development
Department at the address above or by email
to tracy - hightshoe @iowa - city.org. If you
require special accommodations or language
translation please contact Stephen Long at
356 -5250 or 356 -5493 TTY at least seven (7)
days prior to the meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: April 22, 2012
To: Thomas Markus, City Manager
From: Jeff Davidson, Planning and Community Development Director
Re: Consider a resolution adopting the FY13 Annual Action Plan
Introduction:
The City annually receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). A public hearing and resolution considering approval of the FY13 Annual Action Plan, which
formally allocates the City's CDBG and HOME funds, will be held at the May 15 City Council
meeting.
A draft copy of the FY13 Annual Action Plan and comments received to date were included in the
May 3 Council packet. You can also find this document online at www.icgov.org /actionplan.
History /Background:
The City estimates it will have $1,794,322 in CDBG and HOME funds available for allocation to
eligible projects or entities that provide housing, jobs and /or services to low- moderate income
residents. CDBG funding remained stable from last year, but the HOME program received a 35%
cut. Last year's HOME entitlement amount was $596,097; this year it is $385,380.
Applications for CDBG and HOME funds became available in December 2011 and the Housing and
Community Development Commission (HCDC) received the completed applications in January
2012. HCDC members toured many of the proposed project sites in February and held a
question /answer session with the applicants on February 16. HCDC members developed rankings
for each project and met on March 8 and March 22 to formulate funding recommendations.
Discussion of Solution:
CDBG and HOME funding recommendations have been made by HCDC for several years. The City
Council has the option of allocating these funds differently from the HCDC recommendation.
Recommendation:
At the May 15 meeting, we are asking Council to consider approval of the FY13 Annual Action Plan
as recommended by HCDC. If needed, amendments or changes to this plan may be considered at
the May 15 meeting. If changes are made to the FY13 Annual Action Plan, Council could approve
the plan, as amended, that evening.
Fiscal Impact:
The City budgeted $1,794,322 in the FY13 budget for eligible CDBG and HOME projects. These
funds represent HOME and CDBG entitlement funds from HUD, CDBG and HOME program income
and uncommitted or returned funds from prior projects that didn't proceed.
If you have any questions about the FY13 Annual Action Plan or the proposed projects please feel
free to contact Tracy Hightshoe at 356 -5244 or at tracy - hightshoe @iowa - city.org.
Cc: Andy Chappell, HCDC Chair
Marian Karr
From: Becci Reedus <becci. reed us@jccrisiscenter. org >
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 10:29 AM
To: Council
Cc: Tom Markus; Steve Long; Tracy Hightshoe
Subject: Fwd: For your consideration - Crisis Center CDBG funding
Attachments: IC GDBG Applic.2012.doc
I spoke with Matt Hayek this morning regarding the information contained in the email below and he asked that
I share it with you. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. On behalf of the four
organizations involved in the 1105 Project, I appreciate your consideration
Becci Reedus
Executive Director
The Crisis Center
your first call in Johnson County
Business line (319) 351 -2726 ext. 109
Fax line (319) 351-4671
becci.reeduski ccrisiscenter.ora
www.j ccrisiscenter.ory,
Stressed? Depressed? Need to talk? Call our 24 -hour Crisis Line at (319) 351 -0140
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From: Becci Reedus < becci .reeduskiccrisiscenter.org>
Date: Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Subject: For your consideration - Crisis Center CDBG funding
To: "Matthew J. Hayek \ "" <mhayek hhbmlaw.com>
April 27, 2012
Matt Hayek, Mayor
City of Iowa City
Dear Mayor Hayek,
I am writing today to ask you to reconsider and amend the award given to the Crisis Center of Johnson County
as recommended by the Housing & Community Development Commission during the 2012 Community
Development Block Grant allocation process. We requested for $300,400 for the rehabilitation of the 1105
Project, our proposal to establish a social services campus at 1105 Gilbert Court that will house the Free Lunch
Program, the Domestic Violence Intervention Program's administrative and outreach services, and NAMI-
Johnson County in addition to our own space.
At the beginning of the project, I discussed with Tracy Hightshoe that we would probably not have clear
ownership of the 1105 Project prior to the HCDC's consideration of the applications. Tracy told me that staff
had highly rated the 1105 proposal and encouraged me to keep the application in the process. She stated that
even if an award was given to the 1105 Project and we were not successful in acquiring the property, any
money awarded the project could be reallocated in a future distribution of monies — either midyear or the next
year allocation. She did communicate this same information to the members of the commission when the issue
of ownership came up during their application review.
In fact, I was asked about the issue of ownership during both HCDC rewview meetings and even though I was
optimistic about the 1105 Project, I could not say with any certainty that we would acquire the building. At
least one of the commission members would not recommend any funding because of this, and as a result the
average allocation was low, which led to the recommended funding of $160,000.
Throughout this process we were hopeful to get that number closer to the $200,000. At the end of the meeting
on March 22, 2012, approximately $90,000 remained to be allocated. Although there was a suggestion that half
of it go to HACAP's rehabilitation project and half go to the Crisis Center, we were told by two of the
commission members that we could "come back for funding next year ". I responded that this was not a two
year project or a partial request. To my disappointment, all $90,000 went to HACAP.
In reviewing the information contained in the applications from the organizations, I was also disappointed to see
that some of the projects had large percentages of matching funds, while some of them, HACAP in particular,
had no matching funds.
On April 18, 2012 at an informal meeting of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, they voted to give the
1105 property to The Crisis Center for the collaborative 1105 Project. We now have clear ownership of the
building and I am asking you to consider an increase in the recommendation of the amount of funds awarded to
the project.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with your further. You can contact me via this email address
or at (319) 351 -2726 ext. 109. Thank you for your time and consideration of this request.
Becci Reedus
Executive Director
The Crisis Center
your first call in Johnson County
Business line (319) 351 -2726 ext. 109
Fax line (319)351 -4671
becci. reedusk j ccrisiscenter. org
www.iccrisiscenter.org
Stressed? Depressed? Need to talk? Call our 24 -hour Crisis Line at (319) 351 -0140
Becci Reedus
Executive Director
The Crisis Center
your first call in Johnson County
Business line (319) 351 -2726 ext. 109
Fax line (319) 351 -4671
becci.reedusgj ccrisiscenter.org
www.iccrisiscenter.org
Stressed? Depressed? Need to talk? Call our 24 -hour Crisis Line at (319) 351 -0140
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Public Notice
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 15th of
May, 2012, in Emma J. Harvat Hall, 410 E
Washington St, 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. The Iowa City Housing Authority's
updated Annual Plan advising HUD, its
residents and members of the public of
the needs of low- income and very low -
income families, and their strategy for
addressing those needs in the upcoming
fiscal year; and, the Public Housing
Capitol Fund expenditures.
Copies of the plan and Capitol Fund
expenditures will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Iowa City
Housing Authority, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, beginning March 19, 2012. 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
Phone: (319) 356.5400
(319) 356-5459
Usin FD: (319
TDD: ) 356.5404
UTH Q R 1 TY 410 E. I�Iashington Street • Iowa Cit ! • Iowa • 52240.1826
Thursday, May 10, 2012
TO: City Council
FROM: Steven J. Rackis, Housing Administrator
SUBJECT: Iowa City Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Plan
The Public Housing Reform Act requires submission of both a Five -Year and an Annual Plan.
The Five -year PHA (Public Housing Agency) Plan describes the agency's mission and the long-
term plan for achieving that mission over the subsequent five years.
• The Iowa City Housing Authority's current 5 -Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2010 — 2015
was submitted to HUD in April 2010. The Housing Authority participated in the
consultation process organized and offered by the City of Iowa City Community
Development Office in the development of CITY STEPS, Iowa City's Consolidated Plan
for Housing, Jobs, and Services for Low - Income Residents 2011 - 2015.
Copies of the 5 -Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2010 — 2015 are available in print in the ICHA
Iowa City Housing Authority office and the internet via the e- documents section of the
ICHA website: www.icgov.org/ich
The Annual Plan provides details about the PHA's current programs and the resident population
served, as well as the PHA's strategy for addressing the housing needs of currently assisted
families and the larger community.
A copy of the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Plan is attached and is also available in print in
the ICHA Iowa City Housing Authority office. Once adopted by City Council copies will
be available on the internet via the e- documents section of the ICHA website:
www.ic2ov.org/icha
11
Annual • , • /
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UTHORITY
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 •1826
To improve quality of life, the Iowa City Housing Authority acts as a
community leader for affordable housing, family self - sufficiency, and
homeownership opportunities.
Date: May 15, 2012
Annual Report — 2012
Table of Contents Pages
Staff 3
Executive Summary 4 -5
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program 6
Analysis of Public Housing 7
Family Characteristics 8
Family Characteristics and Working Families 9
Public Housing Waiting List 10
Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List I I
Promoting Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) 12 -13
FSS Program Coordinating Committee 14
Promoting Homeownership 15
Comparison of funding for Calendar Years 2009 & 2010 16
Housing Authority Funding Source Summary 17 -18
Partnerships and Community Collaborations 19
Page 2
Annual Report — 2012
Staff
Housing Assistant Vacant
Housing Program Assistant Robin Butler
Housing Program Assistant Denise Kinnison
Housing Program Assistant Carri Fox - Rummelhart
Housing Program Assistant Joan Kramer
Housing Program Assistant Lucy Joseph
Housing Program Assistant Diana Huff
Office Manager Virginia Stroud
FSS Coordinator Mary Abboud
Public Housing /Homeownership Pat MacKay
Coordinator
Housing Choice Voucher Heidi Wolf
Program Coordinator
Housing Administrator Steven J. Rackis
Page 3
Annual Report — 2012
Executive Summary
This report contains a great deal of data, but what does it all mean? The best
way to explain the data is to confront the myths that surround the programs
operated by the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA).
Myth I:
The Housing Administrator controls the information and he can "spin it" anyway
he likes!
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires Housing
Authorities to submit specific demographic and economic data to HUD. This is
the data reported in this annual report. "Spinning" data to the Federal govern-
ment is likely to lead to a very short career in administering Federal programs
and dollars. The HUD website to view this data is at: http: / /portal.hud.gov/
hudportal/ HUD? src= /program_offices /public_indian _housing /systems /pic /50058/
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Myth 2:
The typical ICHA participant is a single female head of household with children
on welfare.
The typical participant is single disabled household. In fact, elderly and /or
disabled heads of household and working families account for 95% of all partici-
pating families. 47% of all families report income from work v. 7% reporting
they receive welfare. Only 3% of all participating families report welfare as their
sole source of income.
Myth 3:
Rental assistance fosters a sense of "entitlement" for low income families and
does not incent an attitude to work.
61% of all ICHA participants exit the program within S years The primary
reason is the families become over income and are no longer eligible for the
program.
Historical data also shows that 10% of all families participating in the rental assis-
tance programs also participate in our Family Self- Sufficiency program. In this
report that = 129 families; due to rent increases related to increases in income,
73% of these families have money deposited into an escrow savings account.
Since the inception of the program, 59 graduates moved on to homeownership.
Page 4
Annual Report — 2012
Myth 4:
The low- income families participating in the ICHA programs is severely impact-
ing the Iowa City Area Community School District (ICCSD).
58% of ICHA participants do not have minor children: 53% are single
households. Regarding Free /Reduced lunch, the ICCSD reported 3.618 chfl-
r n were eligible for Free /Reduced lunch. The children living in assiste
households eligible for Free /Reduced lunch = 778 Who are the other 2,840?
Myth 5:
I do not want my property taxes used to support these programs.
All of the ICHA funding is Federal The ICHA supports the general fund by
making a Payment In Lieu of Taxes for our 81 Public Housing units. The ICHA
also makes cash transfers to other City Departments. The ICHA also contrib-
utes to increased property taxes through our homeowners programs. Since
1998, the ICHA assisted 161 families realize the dream of homeownership.
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has "Buy Here" campaign. Many
buy local campaigns claim that for every $1.00 spent locally, $.68 will remain in
the community. Based on this ratio, of the $5.8M dollars we paid to landlords in
2011; $3.9M stayed in the community. For Public Housing, the $334,009 paid to
private contractors for upgrades, maintenance and repair; $227,126 stayed in
the community.
Myth 6:
Crime.
The ICHA is the only Iowa Housing Authority conducting a National Crim-
inal background check (Iowa DCI and the F81). The ICHA and all law en-
forcement agencies exchange information on a daily basis. In calendar year 2011,
235 families exited the program; 117 left in good standing; 118 were terminated
for cause. For a more detailed analysis, reference the 2/25/2010 memorandum
to the City Manager /City Council.
Conclusion:
Comparing the Iowa City Housing Authority to the other 73 Housing Authori-
ties in the State of Iowa:
• ICHA participants have higher average annual incomes - $12,070 v.
$11,136;
• The ICHA assists more working families — 43% v. 33 %;
• The ICHA assists fewer families receiving welfare — 8% v. 28 %;
• ICHA participants pay a higher average monthly amount of the contract
rent - $282 v. $254;
Page 5
Annual Report - 2012
Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) is
funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur-
ban Development (HUD) with the intent of increas-
ing affordable housing choices for low- income fami-
lies, the elderly, & persons with disabilities. Families
with a HCV voucher choose & lease safe, decent,
and affordable privately owned rental housing. Total
number of available HCV and HUD /VASH vouchers
= 1,249.
HCV Economic Impact: For Calendar Year 2011 (CYI1), the Housing
Choice Voucher program paid approximately $5.7 million in Housing Assistance
Payments (HAP) to landlords /owners of rental properties in Johnson County.
The vouchers in use, as of 2/29/2012, in Iowa City (875) represents 5% of the
total number of rental units (16,979) in the City of Iowa City.
Following is the Johnson County breakdown by City. Overall voucher utilization
in Johnson County shows: Sixty-one percent (61%) were households without
minor children; Thirty-nine percent (39 %) included minor children.
* Total Vouchers = 1,235
Page 6
% of
% of Total
Total
Total
% of
% of
Voucher Utilization
Total
Johnson County
Vouchers
Voucher Households
Total
Total
by Place As of
Popula-
Incorporated
By City
Utiliza-
without
Vouchers Households
Vouchers
1/29/1012 *
tion
Population
*
tion *
Minors
By City with Minors
By City
Iowa City
67,862
62.0%
875
70.9%
555
63.4%
320
36.6%
Coralville
18,907
17.3%
204
16.5%
10
51.5%
99
48.5%
North liberty
13,374
12.2%
123
10.0%
69
56.1%
54
43.9%
Solon
2,037
1.9%
10
0.8%
9
90.0%
1
10.0%
Tiffin
1,947
1.8%
6
0.5%
1
16.7%
5
83.3%
Lone Tree
1,300
1.2%
8
0.6%
4
50.0%
4
50.0%
Oxford
807
0.7%
6
0.5%
1
66.7%
2
33.3%
Hills
703
0.6%
3
0.2%
2
66.7%
1
33.3%
Johnson County
Incorporated
109,444
Johnson County
Total Population
130,881
% of Johnson County Population living in Incorporated areas
83.6%
* Total Vouchers = 1,235
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Annual Report — 2012
Public Housing
Public housing was established to provide
affordable, decent and safe rental housing for
eligible low- income families, elderly persons,
and persons with disabilities. The U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD) distributes federal subsidies to the
Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA), which
owns and manages the housing.
The City of Iowa City owns eighty-one (8 1 ) low- density units, constructed to
conform and blend into the existing neighborhood architecture. The 81 Public
Housing units represent 1/2 of 1% of the total number of rental units in the City
of Iowa City.
Public Housing Economic Impact for the City of Iowa City:
• Total CY I I rental income from our Public Housing properties = $200,466.
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) paid to the Johnson County Assessor for
the Public Housing properties in FYI I = $16,995.
• In CYI I, the Housing Authority paid $334,009 to private sector Iowa City
contractors for the capital improvement, general maintenance and repair of
the Public Housing properties.
Total Occupied Units w/
Public Housing Total by Occupied Occupied Units minors (includes non -
Units Location 2/29/2012 No Minors school aged minors)
Grant Wood
31
31
4
27
Friendship
22
22
1
21
Village Green
I 1
10
8
2
Washington Hills
5
5
0
5
Miller Orchard
3
3
0
3
Shimek
2
2
0
2
Longfellow
2
2
0
2
Lucas Farms
2
2
1
1
Wetherby Friends
& Neighbors
I
1
0
1
Creekside
I
1
0
1
Pepperwood
I
1
0
1
TOTAL
81
80
14
66
Page 7
Annual Report — 2012
Family Characteristics
ICHA Participant Characteristics. Definition of Participant (participant
family): A person or family that has been admitted to the Iowa City Housing
Authority's HCV or Public Housing program and is currently assisted in the
program.
Head of Household Characteristics. Total Families = 1,322 as
reported to HUD: October 1, 2010 —January 31, 2012 (Totals
do not add up to 100% because individuals can be counted in mul-
tiple categories):
• Elderly or Disabled or Working
= 1,255 (95 %)
• Elderly and /or Disabled
= 895 (68 %)
• White Head of Household
= 830 (63 %)
• Households Without Minor Children
= 764 (58 %)
• Disabled
= 706 (53 %)
• 1 Person Households
= 705 (53 %)
• Households With Minor Children
= 558 (42 %)
• Working
= 552 (42 %)
• Female Head of Household with Children
= 508 (38 %)
• African American Head of Household
= 450 (34 %)
• Elderly
= 189 (14 %)
• Elderly and Disabled
= 113 (9%)
Income Sources as reported to HUD: Total Families = 1,322 as
reported to HUD: October I, 2010 —January 31, 2012 (All
Family Members: Many Families Have Multiple Sources of Income):
• Social Security (SS) /Supplemental Security (SSI) = 62%
• Employment = 47/
• Family Investment Program (FIP/Welfare) = 7%
• With any Other Income = 23%*
• No Income = 4/
* Child Support, Self- Employment, Unemployment Insurance, Other Non -Wage
Sources.
As of February I, 2012, only 23 of the total 1,365 assisted households are report-
ing FIP as the sole source of household income. This equals 1.7% of all assisted
households.
Page 8
Annual Report — 2012
Family Characteristics and Working Families
Length of Participation as reported to HUD:
October I, 2010 — January 31, 2012:
• Less than I year
= 348 (26 %)
• 1 to 5 years
= 459 (35 %)
• 5 to 10 years
= 279 (21%)
• 10 to 20 years
= 194 (I 5 %)
• Over 20 years
= 41 (3 %)
Residence prior to admission — Currently Assisted (Residency
Preference does not apply to the HUDNASH program):
• Johnson County = 1,156 (86 %)
• All Other State of Iowa Counties = 93 (7 %)
• State of Illinois = 66(5%)
• All Other States = 31 (2 %)
Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) information
20111— 2012:
• Total ICCSD Enrollment K -12 = 12,159
• Total ICCSD Eligible for Free /Reduced Lunch (29.4% of total) = 3,618
• Total ICHA Minors K -12 = 861
• Total ICHA K -12 Eligible for Free /Reduced Lunch = 778
Businesses employing 10+ Participants
Goodwill of the Heartland
74
University of Iowa/UIHC
43
Reach for Your Potential
39
Systems Unlimited
31
Self Employed
23
Walmart
22
Iowa City Community School District
21
McDonalds
20
Hy -Vee
15
Durham School Services
12
Employment Systems
12
Vangent
12
Mercy Hospital
10
Page 9
Annual Report — 2012
Public Housing Waiting List February 29, 2012
Applicant (applicant family): A person or family that has applied for admis-
sion to the Iowa City Housing Authority's Public Housing program but is not yet
a participant. Eligibifity for housing_ programs is not established until Applicants reach
the top of the waiting list and their Preliminary Application for Assistance is processed
The list includes residents and non - residents of the Iowa City Housing Authori-
ty's jurisdiction (Johnson County, Iowa; Iowa County, Iowa; and, Washington
County, Iowa, North Highway 92). The general applicant pool from which the
Housing Authority draws to determine program eligibility are elderly, disabled,
and families with children under the age of 18 who are residents (have a legal
domicile) or are employed, in our jurisdiction.
When vacancies exist, the Housing Authority draws applicants from this pool by
date and time of application and only those applications of families who qualify
for the bedroom size of the available Public Housing units. The eligibility deter-
mination process includes verification of residency, family composition, eligibility
status, and a national criminal background check is conducted through the Iowa
Department of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Public Housing Waiting List
Number of % of Fami-
Families lies
Resident Applicant Characteristics 413 100%
Elderly *
25
6%
Disabled *
202
49%
Families w /minor Children *
188
46%
White - Head of Household
237
57%
Black - Head of Household
156
38%
All Other Races - Head of Household
20
5%
* Totals do not add up to 100% because families can be counted
in multiple categories):
An additional 1,910 applicants are on the list, but are either non-
residents, or single non - elderly, non - disabled families.
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Annual Report — 2012
HCV Waiting List February 29, 2012
The HCV waiting list shares the majority of the characteristics described in the
Public Housing section. There is a great deal of duplication as the majority of
applicants apply to both lists. For HCV applications, bedroom size is not taken
into consideration. When vouchers are available, the Housing Authority draws
applications, by date & time of application, from the applicant pool that contains
elderly, disabled, and families with children under the age of 18 who are resi-
dents (have a legal domicile) or are employed, in our jurisdiction.
The eligibility determination process includes verification of residency, family
composition, eligibility status, and a national criminal background check is con-
ducted through the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.
When the Housing Authority applies for, and receives additional funding (HOME
Investment Funds) to operate Tenant - Based - Rental Assistance Programs
(TBRA), the HCV waiting list is used to support the TBRA programs. These
additional funds have targeted elderly and disabled families who are residents
(have a legal domicile) of our jurisdiction.
Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
Number of % of Fami-
Families lies
Resident Applicant Characteristics 437 100%
Elderly *
27
6%
Disabled *
163
37%
Families w /minor Children *
263
60%
White - Head of Household
244
56%
Black - Head of Household
169
39%
All Other Races - Head of Household
24
5%
* Totals do not add up to 100% because families can be counted
in multiple categories):
An additional 3,412 applicants are on the list, but
are either
non-
residents, or single non - elderly, non - disabled families.
Page I I
Annual Report — 2012
Promoting Self- Sufficiency
The lack of safe, decent, and affordable housing
undermines quality education, public health, and
economic growth. Affordable housing is a contrib-
uting factor to stabilizing families. Stable families are
better equipped to take advantage of educational
opportunities. Opportunities for and access to ad-
vanced education and training increases employabil-
ity. Sustainable employment offers opportunities to
attain self - sufficiency. Economic self - sufficiency leads
to a better society and strengthens the "sense of
community."
Through our Self- Sufficiency programs, the Housing Authority is helping low
income families bridge the economic gap by building assets, improving employ-
ment opportunities, and transitioning from renters of units to owners of homes.
The Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promotes self - sufficiency
and asset development by providing supportive services to participants to in-
crease their employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and
to encourage increased savings through an escrow savings program.
Current FSS Enrollment Data:
• Total FSS participants =129
• Participants with an escrow savings account = 93 (73 %)
• Average monthly escrow savings deposit
(participants with an escrow balance) _ $151
• Average escrow savings account balance
(participants with an escrow balance) _ $1,816
• Highest escrow savings account balance = $11,528
Workshop Accreditations:
• "A Framework for Understanding Poverty — Bridges out of Poverty ": Na-
tional Association of Social Workers Continuing Education (NASW CE)
Approved.
• "Money Smart ": Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
FSS Workshops Conducted:
• "Show Me The Money ". Collaborated with Shelter House and Neighbor-
hood Centers of Johnson County Job Readiness Program.
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Annual Report — 2012
Promoting Self- Sufficiency (Continued)
• November 2011: "Community Connections Day, A Resource and Referral
Fair ". Collaborated with numerous businesses and social service agencies.
Homebuyer Education Conducted in Partnership with the Io-
wa City Area Association of Realtors:
• The Homebuyer Education program was developed by the Iowa City Area
Association of Realtors and the Iowa City Housing Authority. It is available
via the internet and DVD. Those completing the course receive a Mortgage
Readiness Certificate. The course is required for families interested in par-
ticipating in the Housing Authority's homeownership programs.
FSS Homeownership: Through our FSS program, many families have used
their escrow savings accounts and private mortgages to attain homeownership
independent of the Housing Authority programs. Fifty-nine (59) FSS graduates
have moved to homeownership; forty -seven (47) independent of the Housing
Authority Homeownership programs and twelve (12) participated in Housing
Authority Homeownership programs.
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Annual Report — 201 2
Program Coordinating Committee — 2011
Advisory Board for the Iowa City Housing Authorities' Family Self- Sufficiency
Program (FSS).
• Jon Weih, Student Life Director, Kirkwood Community College.
• Karla Fay, Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank.
• Cindy Lynch, Iowa State Bank Home Loan Center.
• Hanan Abdelgadir, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County.
• Jan Koch, 4Cs Home Ties.
• Ladiester LaMaster, Horace Mann Elementary Family Resource Center.
• Lynette Jacoby, Social Service Director, Johnson County.
• Laura Martinez, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County.
• Shannon Hammen, Roosevelt Elementary Family Resource Center.
• Steve Federspiel, Liberty Bank.
• Bruce Teague, CEO, Caring Hands & More.
• Heidi Cuda, Mid - Eastern Iowa Council on Chemical Abuse (MECCA).
• Roger Goedken, Successful Living.
• Jessica Greving, Residential Mortgage Network, Inc.
• Ray Truitt, Iowa Workforce Development.
• Mary Ann Pedde, Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP).
• Angie Jordan, Children of Promise Mentoring Program.
• LaTasha Massey, Community Projects Specialist, Johnson County.
• Anthony Moore, Public Housing Tenant.
• Judith Bryant, HCV Program Participant.
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Annual Report — 2012
Promoting Homeownership
HCV Homeownership Program: Eligible participants have the option of
purchasing a home with their HCV assistance rather than renting.
• Forty (40) HCV Vouchers were used to purchase homes since January
2003; Twenty-one (2 1) HCV Vouchers are currently active.
Tenant -to- Ownership Program (TOP): The Tenant -to- Ownership
Program is funded by HUD. The TOP program offers opportunities for low to
very low- income families to purchase single - family homes owned by the Housing
Authority.
• Twenty-six (26) homes sold and ten (10) resold since May 1998.
Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program (ADHOP): The
Affordable Dream Home Ownership Program is operated, managed and funded
solely by the ICHA. It offers opportunities for income eligible families to pur-
chase newly constructed or newer homes.
• Sixteen (16) homes (10 "Universal Design" homes) were built and sold
since May 1999..
Down Payment Assistance Program — Grant Award $187,500:
Funded with Fiscal Year 2009 HOME funds. First -Time homebuyers with a
household income of <80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) may be eligible for
a forgivable loan for down payment assistance. At the date of this publication:
• 20 families purchased homes; Funds expended = $185,600
• Families with household income 60 -80% of AMI = I I
• Families with household income <60% of AMI = 9
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Comparison of Calendar Year (CY) 2011 & 2012 Funding
The United States Congress allocates funding and passes laws for all housing
programs. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development's
(HUD) role in the locally administered housing programs is to allocate money
to the local housing authorities and to develop policy, regulations, and other
guidance that interprets housing legislation. The Actual Funds Received for
CY I I and Estimated Funding for CY 12:
Housing Choice Voucher Program CY I I
• Annual Contributions Contract
= $6,939,404
• HUD/Veteran's Affairs Supportive Housing
= $67,899
• Self- Sufficiency /Homeownership Grant
= $54,394
• Port -in Administrative Fees
= $3,928
Public Housing CYI I
• Rental Income
= $200,466
• Capital Funds Program (CFP)
= $125,866
• Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy
= $284,313
HOME Funds CYI I (Tenant Based Rental Assistance)
= $40,000
Fraud Recovery CYI I
= $55,342
Total Housing Authority Funding CY 1 I
= $7,771,612
Housing Choice Voucher Renewal CY 12 (Estimate)
• Annual Contributions Contract
= $5,915,052
• Self- Sufficiency /Homeownership Grant
= $122,938
Public Housing CY 12
• Annual Capital Funds Program (CFP)
= $106,529
• Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy *
= $0
Total Housing Authority Funding CY 12
= $6,144,519
* The formula allocation was $299,248; however, the Housing Authori-
ty received $0 due to HUD's offset against the Housing Authority's Op-
erating Reserves.
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Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) income sources. The uses
of the cash sources are based on relevant HUD notices and
signed agreements between the Housing Authority and HUD.
Public Housing Operations & Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Administrative Fee Cash Reserves
Under Section 9(3) of the Housing Act of 1937, Operating Funds are available
to the ICHA for the operation and management of the Public Housing & HCV
Programs. Operating cash is only available for the use and benefit of public hous-
ing units and residents, or HCV development activities that benefit the HCV
program and its participants.
Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)
HUD provided funds to cover the housing subsidy paid to owners /landlords
directly by the ICHA on behalf of the participating family. The family pays the
difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount sub-
sidized by the program. Under certain circumstances, if authorized by the PHA,
a family may use its voucher to purchase a modest home.
Housing Authority Capitol Fund Grants
HUD provides funds to the ICHA to improve the physical condition, upgrade
the management and operation, and carry out other activities for Public Housing
developments. Capital Funds are calculated and allocated by an established for-
mula.
Affordable Dream Homeownership Program (ADHOP)
On September 3, 1993, the ICHA entered into a Section S(h) Agreement with
HUD. The purpose of this program is to create affordable home ownership oppor-
tunities throughout Iowa City. This agreement authorizes the ICHA to sell Public
Housing units and use the sales proceeds to construct or purchase homes for reha-
bilitation to continue the cycle. To ensure affordability, the ICHA provides a se-
cond mortgage for the homeowners.
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Housing Authority TBRA/HOME Grants
Grant funding received by the ICHA through the City of Iowa City & the State of
Iowa to operate a Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program. TBRA pro-
vides Housing Assistance Payments to landlords /owners of rental properties on
behalf of income eligible elderly /disabled families.
HUD/Veterans' Affairs Supportive Housing
TBRA funds targeting homeless veterans' participating in VA Case Management
Services.
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Partnerships and Community Collaborations
• University of Iowa School of Social Work.
• Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC).
• Montessori School.
• Goodwill of the Heartland.
• Farmers & Merchants Bank.
• Habitat for Humanity.
• Iowa Women's Foundation.
• Iowa City Junior Service League.
• STAR Program.
• Iowa State University (ISU) Extension.
• Liberty Bank.
• Iowa City Area Association of Realtors.
• Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP).
• Iowa State Bank.
• Foster Grandparents Program.
• The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC).
• "Good Neighbors- Strong Neighborhoods ".
• Reclaiming Roots.
• City of Iowa City Parks & Recreation.
• City of Iowa City Neighborhood Services.
• Iowa City Public Library.
• Iowa City Human Rights Commission.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP).
• Johnson County Department of Public Health
Current Homeownership Programs Lender List:
• Iowa State Bank
• Liberty Bank
• West Bank
• Farmers & Merchants Bank
• Cornerstone Mortgage
• Freedom Security
• U. S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
• American Bank & Trust
• Hills Bank
• Countrywide Home Loans
• UI Community Credit Union
• Habitat for Humanity
• Residential Mortgage Network
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usingUTH.��
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City • Iowa • 52240 •1826
We provide:
• Information and education,
• Housing assistance,
• Public and private partnership opportunities.
Phone: (319) 356 -5400
FAX: (319) 356 -5459
Web: www.icgov.org /icha
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Myth: The typical ICHA participant is a single female
head of household with children on welfare.
Head of Household Characteristics. Total Families = 1,322 as reported to HUD:
October 1, 2010 — January 31, 2012 (Totals do not add up to 100% because
individuals can be counted in multiple categories):
• Elderly or Disabled or Working
• Elderly and /or Disabled
• White Head of Household
• Households Without Minor Children
• Disabled
• 1 Person Households
• Households With Minor Children
• Working
• Female Head of Household with Children
• African American Head of Household
• Elderly
• Elderly and Disabled
= 1,255 (95 %)
= 895
(68 %)
= 830
(63 %)
= 764
(58 %)
= 706
(53 %)
= 705
(53 %)
= 558
(42 %)
= 552
(42 %)
= 508
(38 %)
= 450
(34 %)
= 189
(14 %)
= 113
(9 %)
Myth: Rental assistance fosters a sense of "entitlement" for low
income families and does not incent an attitude to work.
Income Sources as reported to HUD: Total Families = 1,322 as reported to HUD:
October 1, 2010 — January 31, 2012 (All Family Members: Many Families Have
Multiple Sources of Income):
• Social Security (SS) /Supplemental Security (SSI) = 62%
• Employment = 47%
• Family Investment Program (FIP /Welfare) = 7%
• With any Other Income = 23 %*
• No Income = 4%
* Child Support, Self- Employment, Unemployment Insurance, Other Non -Wage
Sources.
As of February 1, 2012, only 23 of the total 1,365 assisted households are reporting
FIP as the sole source of household income. This equals 1.7% of all assisted
households.
Myth: Rental assistance fosters a sense of "entitlement" for low
income families and does not incent an attitude to work (continued).
Length of Participation as reported to HUD:
October 1, 2010 — January 31, 2012:
Less than 1 year
1 to 5 years
5 to 10 years
10 to 20 years
Over 20 years
61% of a111CHA
within 5 years
= 348 (26 %)
= 459 (35 %)
= 279 (21 %)
= 194 (15 %)
= 41 (3 %)
rticipants exit th
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Myth: Rental assistance fosters a sense of "entitlement" for low
income families and does not incent an attitude to work (continued).
The Family Self- Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promotes self- sufficiency and asset
development by providing supportive services to participants to increase their
employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage
increased savings through an escrow savings program.
• Current FSS Enrollment Data:
• Total FSS participants
• Participants with an escrow savings account
• Average monthly escrow savings deposit
(participants with an escrow balance)
• Average escrow savings account balance
(participants with an escrow balance)
• Highest escrow savings account balance
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= 93 (73 %)
= $151
= $1,816
= $11,528
The low- income families participating in the ICHA programs is
severely impacting the Iowa City Area Community School District
( ICCSD).
Iowa City Community School District ( ICCSD)
information 2011— 2012:
• Total ICCSD Enrollment K -12
• Total ICCSD Eligible for Free /Reduced
Lunch (29.4% of total)
• Total ICHA Minors K -12
• Total ICHA K -12 Eligible for Free /Reduced
Lunch
= 12,159
= 3,618
= 861
= 778
This means there are 2,840 eligible children not receiving
assistance from the Housing Authority.
Myth: The low- income families participating in the ICHA
programs is severely impacting the Iowa City Area Community
School District (ICCSD)(continued).
Households Without Minor Children
1 Person Households
Households With Minor Children
= 764 (58 %)
= 705 (53 %)
= 558 (42 %)
do not want my property taxes used to support these programs.
• All of the ICHA funding is Federal. The ICHA supports the general
fund by making a Payment In Lieu of Taxes for our 81 Public Housing
units. The ICHA also makes cash transfers to other City
Departments. The ICHA also contributes to increased property taxes
through our homeowners programs. Since 1998, the ICHA assisted
161 families realize the dream of homeownership.
• The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has "Buy Here"
campaign. Many buy local campaigns claim that for every $1.00
spent locally, $.68 will remain in the community. Based on this ratio,
of the $5.8M dollars we paid to landlords in 2011; $3.9M stayed in
the community. For Public Housing, the $334,009 paid to private
contractors for upgrades, maintenance and repair; $227,126 stayed
in the community.
Myth: Crime
• The ICHA is the only Iowa Housing Authority in Iowa conducting a
National Criminal background check (Iowa DO and the FBI).
• The ICHA and all law enforcement agencies exchange information
on a daily basis. In calendar year 2011, 235 families exited the
program; 117 left in good standing; 118 were terminated for cause.
For a more detailed analysis, reference the 2/25/2010
memorandum to the City Manager /City Council.
• Public Housing lease are enforced to the greatest extent allowed by
Federal and State law.
Conclusion
Comparing the Iowa City Housing Authority to the other
73 Housing Authorities in the State of Iowa:
• ICHA participants have higher average annual incomes
- $12,070 v. $11,136;
• The ICHA assists more working families — 43% v. 33 %;
• The ICHA assists ewer families receiving welfare — 8%
v. 28 %;
• ICHA participants pay a higher average monthly
amount of the contract rent - $282 v. $254;
Publish 5/4
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012 (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE), AND HEARING ON
ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 15th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in
the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which
meeting the Council proposes to take action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012 (for a general corporate purpose), bearing interest
at the rate of not to exceed seven (7) per centum per annum, the bonds to be issued for the
purpose of providing funds to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, enlargement,
improvement and equipping of City Hall, police stations, and fire stations, including
miscellaneous improvements to City Hall and other departments.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the City
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 4th day of May, 2012.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
Publish 5/4
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER
OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$700,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012 (FOR A GENERAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE), AND HEARING ON
ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 15th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in
the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which
meeting the Council proposes to take action for the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012 (for a general corporate purpose), bearing interest
at the rate of not to exceed seven (7) per centum per annum, the bonds to be issued for the
purpose of providing funds to pay costs of the construction, reconstruction, improvement
and equipping of city facilities, including the construction of an animal shelter.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the City
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
This Notice is given by order of the Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa, as provided by Section 384.26 of the Code of Iowa.
Dated this 4th day of May, 2012.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
(End of Notice)
I�
Publish 5/4
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $650,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2012 OF THE CITY, AND THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, will
hold a public hearing on the 15th day of May, 2012, at 7:00 o'clock P.M., in the Emma J.
Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at which meeting the
Council proposes to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $650,000
Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012, for essential corporate purposes of said
City, bearing interest at the rate of not to exceed seven (7) per centum per annum, in
order to provide funds to pay costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking, and carrying
out of urban renewal projects under the authority of chapter 403, and all of the purposes
set out in section 403.12, including the acquisition of property in the Towncrest Urban
Renewal Area and further development of the Urban Renewal Area, including streets,
streetscapes and rehabilitation projects; the planning and design of Riverfront Crossings
District and the acquisition of property necessary for the operation of the City and the
health and welfare of its citizens, including property within the area of the City known as
the Riverfront Crossings District.
At any time before the date of the meeting, a petition, asking that the question of
issuing such Bonds be submitted to the legal voters of the City, may be filed with the City
Clerk of the City in the manner provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 384.24(3)(q) of the Code of Iowa.
Also, at the above meeting the Council shall receive oral or written objections
from any resident or property owner of the City, to the above action. After all objections
or petitions asking that the proposition be submitted to an election have been received
and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at any adjournment thereof, take
additional action for the issuance of bonds or will take such other action as it may deem
appropriate.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as
provided by Section 384.24(3)(q) and 403.12 of the City Code of Iowa.
Dated this 4th day of May, 2012.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, City of Iowa City, Iowa
(End of Notice)