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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-04 CorrespondenceMay 23, 2013 Brooke Bahndorf 327 2nd St. Suite 200 Coralville, IA 52241 Re: The Zoo liquor license application Dear Ms..Bahndorf: CITY OF IOWA CITY City Attorney's Office 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -1826 (319) 356 -5030 (319) 356 -5008 FAX www.icgov.org It has come to our attention that you have applied for a liquor license as a "drinking establishment" at 113 E. College Street, here in Iowa City. Because this location is within 500 feet of another drinking establishment, we are writing to advise you that we must recommend denial of your application, as that would constitute the establishment of an illegal non - conforming use under our zoning law. Under 14- 4E -5(G), then - existing "drinking establishments" were grandfathered as legal nonconforming uses upon the passage of the 500' rule; but the ordinance explicitly states that those rights cease upon the lapse, revocation, or discontinuation of a liquor license for a period of one year. The prior licensee at your location turned in their liquor license on May 9th, 2012. By 5:00 p.m. on May 8th, 2013, a year had passed without a new liquor license being issued, so any grandfather rights ceased, and the 500' rule acts to prevent new "drinking establishments" within that area. Should you wish to operate an eating establishment at this location, you may reapply for a liquor license for such a use, accompanied by a verified statement consistent with that classification. In that event, I am confident the application would meet with staff and Council approval. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Eric R. Goers Assistant City Attorney Cc: Tom Markus, City Manager Geoff Fruin, Asst. to the City Manager Jann Ream, Code Enforcement Asst. Sam Hargadine, Chief of Police Roger Jensen, Deputy Fire Chief Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Sondrae Fort, License Specialist Marian Karr 3f(1) Emorm From: bob and linda watson <bobandlinda @civandinc.net> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 10:43 AM To: Council Subject: request for presentation time Dear Council Members, Larry Stone, Elkader, and I are requesting a 20 minute slot to make a powerpoint presentation to the Iowa City City Council during an informal work session, or to a subcommittee that deals with flood issues. We have been giving this presentation in Iowa and Minnesota for the last year. If Council members would like to preview this presentation, the powerpoint and additional documents can be viewed at www.civandinc.net appendix D. The presentation discusses flood mitigation. New introductory language, not yet on the web version, is listed below in this email. Thank you for your help in this request for presentation time. Bob Bob Watson 2736 Lannon Hill Rd Decorah, IA 52101 563 - 379 -4147 bobandlinda @civandinc.net www.civandinc.net New introductory language: This presentation serves two functions; it informs and it requests. Research tells us that prior to sod - busting in the 1830's, because of the sponge -like landscape of prairies, savannahs, forests, and wetlands, rain and snowfall stayed on the land where it fell. There was a spring melt consisting of 10% of the year's total rain and snowfall amount. But that happened over days and /or weeks. The melt's volume was 3 to 4 inches of the annual rainfall of approximately 36 inches, and instead of flooding, gently raised river volumes for a short time. This presentation is about adopting crops and cropping systems that exist today that will, to the extent possible, recreate that sponge landscape without sacrificing our ability to feed ourselves. We originally prepared this presentation with the floods of 2008 in mind. But, because of the crops and cropping systems we discuss, it's become obvious that these ideas inform us about and speak to several other agricultural issues besides flooding. We hope you'll see the implications relating to the drought, pollution and the "Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy," the link between food and fracking, and the revitalization of rural America. The request is that you work to change the farm bill. Most farmers have to farm the farm bill in order to make money. Change the farm bill and you will change agriculture. Marian Karr 3f(2) From: Karakas, Stefani V <stefani- karakas @uiowa.edu> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:07 PM To: Council Subject: rezoning Connie Champion: Please reconsider your support for the 20 story monstruosity. It would really clash with the area and most of Iowa City. I think 13 floors is absolutely the highest, ten would be better. Sincerely, Stefani Karakas Rogovin 319 337 -3363 519 Rundell st Iowa City 52240 Notice: This UI Health Care e -mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510 -2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. Marian Karr 3f(3) From: John Macatee <j rmacatee@g mail. com > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 11:40 PM To: OneVision @lowaCitySchools.org; Council Subject: restoration and renovation of neighborhood schools as Horace Mann I wish to express my support for the partnership between Iowa City and the school district to revitalize and upgrade neighborhood schools like Horace Mann. We were fortunate that our two daughters (now 14 and 16 years old) got to attend Mann Elementary just after we moved here in 2007. We appreciated the diversity of cultures and backgrounds of the students and their families and the teachers were excellent. I agree with the comments expressed to the Iowa City Council on 5/14113 by Liz Maas and Mike Wright in the following synopsis: "Many of us are here because we know that Horace Mann Elementary School is vital to our neighborhood. It is 1 of only 3 schools located in the central district of Iowa City. Stabilization of the central district is said to be a top priority based on the City's Comprehensive Plan. Aside from the Comprehensive Plan, neighborhood stabilization is also a Strategic Plan priority. We have seen positive changes to the Northside and Goosetown. The restoration of North Market Square has re- energized a play and community space for residents. The UniverCity Program has promoted stabilization and home - ownership. A currently ongoing traffic study will help to mitigate problems and develop traffic calming ideas and conversations. While progress is being made, on -going efforts are needed for our unique area of Iowa City. I would like to ask the city to begin a conversation with the school district to promote partnerships and joint -use agreements with Horace Mann Elementary. The city could budget for partial funding for a multi - purpose space along with ongoing operational costs. This would be similar to what is happening at Grantwood Elementary as well as elementary schools in Coralville. The space at Horace Mann allows for expansion. Suburban models for building and expanding schools should not be applied to our school. It's an urban school in an urban setting so the mindset for expansion has to be different. Historical schools have been successfully restored and added onto in other cities such as Kingsley Elementary in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a crucial time in the central district of the city. We are asking that you make a commitment to stabilization and growth in the central district of Iowa City by creating partnerships and dialogue with the Iowa City Community School District. Please be proactive in your approach, Iowa City has too much to lose." I also agree with the points that John Thomas made recently: "Regarding Horace Mann's high cost per square foot of facility, we do not know what capital and repair costs have been expended at ICCSD facilities over the past, say, 25 years. I think it is fair to say, however, that the maintenance /capital costs at Mann have been deferred for some time, resulting in the current high cost. Additionally, Horace Mann's compact, urban site (which, by the way, contributed to Mann's low educational adequacy score) has resulted in savings in site development and maintenance costs which are not accounted for in the assessment. Mann has far less parking area than most elementary schools. Wickham, for example, has about 1 1/2 acres of parking, whereas Mann has a fraction of that. Mann also uses North Market Square as part of its outdoor space, and the City of Iowa City just spent about $350,000 on the renovation, and covers the maintenance costs." Please support the restoration and renovation of our neighborhood schools as Horace Mann Elementary. Thank you John Macatee 15 White Oak Place Iowa City Marian Karr From: Dunnwald, Martine <martine- dunnwald @uiowa.edu> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 9:09 PM To: Council Subject: Horace Mann Dear City Council, I am a parent with two children at Mann Elementary (3 and 4 grades), and would like to express my strong support for the maintenance of this school, as one of only three located in the central district of Iowa City. The building may be old, but this school is vibrant. The diverse community of children and teachers are exceptional, as examplified by its removal twice from the "watch list" related to its performance. The building may be old, but the walls have a soul, they have a character, they have educate thousands of children over its almost 100 years of existence. This building belongs to the landscape of the city, and should be open for business as long as people will live in Iowa City. Upgrades are necessary; using ICCSD funds will demonstrate the long term vision of the board to invest in historical buildings. If Europeans would have taken down every old building that is too expensive to maintain, what would we have left to see? Maintaining Horace Mann as a school is critical for the maintenance of our Iowa City neighborhoods. Neighborhood school is what make neighborhoods great communities. Neighborhood schools allow children to walk to school, to walk to their friends on the weekend, parents to meet, and together, constitute vibrant communities where people know and trust each others. In some countries, it is the rule that each neighborhood has an elementary school where children can walk to. This is how it should be in a town like Iowa City. Finally, Horace Mann has a great pool of children and supportive parents that care for their education, as illustrated by perfect attendance by the parents to parent- teacher conferences. We may have 50% of reduced free lunch, but we have 100% of support for our children, which studies have demonstrated, is a critical factor in children's education. I sincerely hope that you will continue to operate Horace Mann as an elementary school. There is plenty of ways to be creative with the land, in collaboration with the city, as demonstrated by the recent renovation of the North Market Square park. Other ideas could potentially include the Preucil building into a "campus ", and the addition of a multi -use building that could be used by the city for local communities activities. I am proud to send my children to the public school in Iowa City, and hope that the ICCSD will continue to invest in buildings and teachers to provide the best for our children. Sincerely, Martine Dunnwald 1162 Hotz Ave Iowa City Notice: This UI Health Care e-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510 -2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. Marian Karr From: jenn bowen <jennuwine4 @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:53 AM To: board @iccsd.k12.ia.us Cc: OneVision @lowaCitySchools.org; Council Subject: Horace Mann Elementary Hello, My name is Jenn Bowen and I am the parent of three children, two who currently attend Horace Mann (3rd grade and kindergarten) and one 3 year old. It is my hope that all my children will attend Mann for their entire elementary education. It would be a great loss to the school community, the neighborhood community and the larger Iowa City community for a school like Mann to close. My husband and I chose to live in our neighborhood because of our placement in the Horace Mann school district. To shutter the doors of a beautiful old school in the heart of our strong and thriving northside neighborhood seems counter- intuitive to the stability of our town. The central district, northside and goosetown neighborhoods serve many people, including families like mine: long time residents who intentionally choose their neighborhoods for attributes like walkability, close proximity to shops and restaurants, and a strongly supported local school. Please hear the voices of the Horace Mann community. We love our school, we love our neighborhood. Please vote to invest in these components which make Iowa City such a wonderful place to live. Thank you for listening, Jenn Bowen 102 Parsons Ave Iowa City 319 - 688 -0012 Marian Karr 3f(4) From: Melvin Kelly < kellyresearch plan @yahoo. com> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 11:29 AM To: ctham.AWP @gmail.com ; citymanager @hollister.ca.gov ; council @cityoffullerton.com ; cthomas @ci.adelanto.ca.us ; cthurmond @brokenarrowok.gov ; cmomail@springfield- or.gov ; cpucheu @gulfport - ms.gov ; cjackson @cityofdalton - ga.gov; cwheeler @augustega.gov; clarissa.rowe @comcast.net ; council @town.barnstable.ma.us ; constituenttsservice @weymouth.ma.us ; cwainscott @nmha.org; council @suffolkva.us ; Rainbow Coalition; csierra @phenixcityal.us ; contact @huntsvilleal.gov ; citymgr @johnsoncitytn.org ; croth @kenner.la.us ; cshaheen @wrga.gov; councilclk @tompsc.com; Council; council @altoonapa.gov ; cshannon @baycitymi.org ; cohmayor @co.hawaii.hi.us ;council-distl2@brgov.com ;council-distll@brgov.com ; council- dist10 @brgov.com ;council-dist9@brgov.com ;council-dist8@brgov.com ; council- dist7 @brgov.com ;council-dist6@brgov.com ;council-dist5@brgov.com ;council- dist4@brgov.com ;council-dist2@brgov.com ;council-dist3@brgov.com ; council -dist1 @brgov.com ;counciladmin@brgov.com ; clfowlerjr @suddenlink.net ; cweathersward3 @ www.greenville.ms.us ;cjordan@www.greenville.ms.us ;council@shreveportla.gov ; citymanager @cox - internet.com ;csawyer@cityofpatterson.org ;ckohler@cantoncityhall.org ; contact @gov.state. la. us; cs @odessa- tx.gov ;council@ci.pearland.tx.us ;cliff@wvon.com ;clee@bellevuewa.gov ;Commission@largo.com ; curtiel @boe. rich mond.k12.ga.us; CWayneGuilfoyle @augustaga.gov; cjohnson5 @augustaga.gov; cpd_web_mail @hud.gov; Dan @HousingFirst- AL.org; congressionalblackcaucus @mai1.house.gov; congressmansanfordbishop @ gmail.com; congressmansandfordbishop @gmail.com; cristen.moore@mai1.house.gov Subject: The West Nile Virus 2013 by Melvin L. Kelly Attachments: West Nile Virus.doc From: Melvin Lorenzo Kelly 2014 Olive Rd Augusta, Ga. 30906 706 - 396 -3044 Email: kellyresearchplangyahoo.com To: The USA Honorable Congressman John Barrow Sub: The West Nile Virus (Blood Transmittal Diseases) Date: May 24, 2013 Cc: The President of the US the Hon. Barack Obama / Cabinet Members The US Center of Disease Control The Hon. Gov. of the State of Georgia Nathan Deal The Hon. US Senator Johnny Isakson The Hon. US Senator Saxby Chambliss The Hon. US Congressman Paul Broun The Hon. Georgia State Senator Hardie Davis The Hon. Georgia State Senator Jesse Stone The Hon. Georgia House Rep. Barbara Sims The Hon. Georgia House Rep. Quincy Murphy The Hon. Georgia House Rep. Wayne Howard The Hon. Georgia House Rep. Earnest G. Smith The Hon. Georgia House Rep. Gloria Frazier The Hon. US Mayors / Elected Officials The Hon. Mayor of Augusta, Ga. Deke Copenhaver / Commissioners The Hon. Us Clergy Dear Hon. Congress John Barrow, The West Nile Virus as you may already know is a seasonal disease contracted by humans through mosquitoes bites from mosquitoes that mainly came in contact with infected dead birds, which intravenously inject the virus into humans. Un like the Influenza disease which is normally contracted during the winter months from respiratory proplets, which shows symptoms of contraction by a fever, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, head aches, chills, fatigue and sometimes diarrhea or vomiting Individuals infected by the West Nile Virus shows no symptoms of contraction until it turns into what is known as the West Nile Fever, in which the medical symptoms are fever, body aches, fatigue, back pain, skin rash, swollen lymph gland and eye pain. More serious infection signs are neurological infections, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord along with acute flaccid paralysis which results in sudden weakness in your arms, legs or breathing that requires hospitalization for its victims. Thousand of American each year becomes infected with the West Nile Virus and hundredths die from the West Nile Virus every year with our senior citizens being the most vulnerable to the disease. The American government spends millions of dollars every year to prevent the spread of HIV /AIDS which is a blood transmittal disease on intravenous heroin and speed addicts, supplying them with kits that contain hypodermic needles, syringes, a tourniquet, alcohol wipes, filters and a cooker to liquefy the drugs. As well as a supply of Naloxne which is used to rescue an addict that is about to overdose With the summer season on its way, I would like to see our government invest more financially to provide more man power on the ground to control and eradicate the spread of the West Nile Virus, along with the distribution of free mosquitoes repellent packages to our seniors, women, infants and children during the summer months. Because there is no known antidote for a person infected with the West Nile Virus as of today. If you decide to introduce a bill to promote the mentioned project, I would like to be part of the planning and outlining of it along with you and other professionals if possible. Let's build a better America, Melvin Lorenzo Kelly Marian Karr 3f(5) From: Marcus Nashelsky [mailto:mnash215 @outlook.com] Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:43 PM To: Council; don- guckert@uiowa.edu Cc: Kristopher Ackerson Subject: Bicycle Friendly Community Dear Iowa City and UI, Congratulations on the recent promotion to Silver status as a Bicycle Friendly Community. I've noticed some of the changes and appreciate the incremental efforts. A bit about me: I'm a committed on -road bicyclist because I've taken the position that sidewalks and pedestrian bridges are both intended for pedestrians. Bicycles are dangerous to pedestrians in these areas - I strive to minimize the chance of a pedestrian- bicycle collision by staying on roadways. As a bicyclist user of roads, I also observe stop signs and lights at intersections. It is vital for cyclists to respect traffic laws. I ride east to west in the morning and west to east in the evening (I work at UIHC). Westbound, I must take Burlington or Iowa Ave, cross Riverside, and then take either Grand or Newton, respectively. I've pretty much abandoned the Burlington/Grand/Melrose/Hawkins option this year due to construction of a new dormitory, at the fieldhouse and at UIHC - that route is now a harrowing experience on both sides of the river. The Madison/Iowa/Newton alternative is safer, to be sure, although Madison and Iowa Avenues still present a challenge at times. My hope is that, sooner than later, the city and university will collaborate to create continuous bike lanes in these areas that I've described. Bike lanes seem to be the only solution to facilitate safe movement of the grower number of bicyclists - safer for pedestrians, for cyclists and for vehicles. I'm convinced that the poor road manners of many cyclists could be moderated if clear, safe, well marked passage options were available for cyclists. Many of our peer "university towns" have aggressively implemented bike lanes - I have visited and they're very impressive! Thanks for your consideration. Marcus Nashelsky Iowa City, IA Marian Karr 3f(6) From: Brian Flanagan <wordsmyth 1 @g mail. com> Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:02 PM To: Council Subject: Auto -da -176 To the Council: I'm happy to see that the City Council ignored my advice concerning expanded seating for our town's restaurants. My concern was that we already have too many places where the open -air seating looks like a tacky, ridiculous afterthought. Having seen the recent addition to Mickg's, however, I must confess that, having witnessed the reality, it now seems clear that the ambient parking stalls, the sights and smells of passing cars, the colorful detritus on the streets -- all these make for a remarkable departure in fine dining. It would be remiss of me should I fail to mention the bright orange- and -yellow pylons, which add a novel decorative touch while also holding out the possibility of protection from drunk drivers, who might otherwise careen directly into the diners. I remain somewhat worried, however, as to the prospect of dead or injured motorists, trapped in their fiery autos, which might deliver an unwelcome bit of dinner theater -- always rare if well done. Best wishes, Brian Flanagan D Marian Karr 3V) mwmr- From: Doug Boothroy Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:37 AM To: 'Tim Borchardt' Cc: *City Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: 54 Regal Ln Tim, The property owner was notified that the yard at 54 Regal Ln needed to be mowed and he mowed it last week. The property has a rental permit and is currently rented to Optimae Life Services. This organization receives no funding /assistance /oversight from the City of Iowa City. Any complaints concerning property maintenance can be sent to the City or to the property owner John Kuster @641.919.1378. Marian Karr From: Tom Markus Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:10 PM To: Marian Karr Subject: Fwd: 54 Regal Ln Sent from my Wad Begin forwarded message: From: Stan Laverman <Stan- Laverman@iowa- city.org> Date: May 23, 2013, 5:31:59 PM CDT To: Tom Markus <Tom- Markusgiowa- cit�org> Cc: Geoff Fruin <Geoff- Fruingiowa- city.org >, Adam Bentley <Adam- Bentleygiowa- city.org> Subject: Re: 54 Regal Ln Owner of the property was contacted by rental inspector 3:30 today about need to maintain property. At 4:00 the property was tagged for tall grass and weeds. The Optimae life services staff was present and notified that they needed to get the property mowed. They have 7 days to mow. For future complaints they will have 3 days to mow. Sent from my Whone On May 23, 2013, at 5:21 PM, "Tom Markus" < Tom- Markuskiowa- cit�org> wrote: Please look into this and take corrective action From: Tim Borchardt [mailto:tjborc yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:50 PM To: Council Cc: t borc @yahoo.com Subject: 54 Regal Ln Councilors, 54 Regal In is a rental property. It is rented to a group that deals with what appears to be special needs individuals. I don't know if the group is associated with the city,county or state. To date I don't have any complaints related to the residence. My complaint is that this group doesn't appear to be interested in maintaining the exterior of the property. They haven't mowed the yard yet this year. I spoke to one of the on site supervisors about the issue 7 -10 days ago without resolution. If a government agency is indeed overseeing this group I expect the property to be kept in a reasonable manner. Thank You for your attention to this issue. Tim Borchardt 52 Regal In Iowa City 319- 321 -3813 3f(8) PROTEST OF REZONING TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA CI- TY TY O Fl0Wit CITY We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: 40' M o, oc?'2. N' E1,11,51- 6leave This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three - fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the Code of Iowa. 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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa PROTEST OF REZONING CITY OF IOWA CITY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL IOWA CITY, IOWA We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property: s t icte— o N jet . V �, /, 05 ac ore) y f -5c ut{i of N. 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Property Address: Je Y-1-2 / / ��A Ve Property wner(s By: _ By: _ It\'DIVIDUAL PROPERTY OV4'NER(S): - - STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss - This ifi�tstrunient was acknowledged before me on Mo,!, a0aolo polo 13 (Date) by Conn; e 5 M;4 K and __ ( name(s) of individual property owner(s)). AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIG STATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNTY) ss: This instrument was acknowledged before me on (name(s) of person(s)) as (Date) by (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of (name of property owner) . Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa Orig: Subd Folder 02/2013 Cc: CA — PCD - Council - Media File 3f(9) Connie Champion, Thank you for talking with me last week about future possibilities for rebuilding our small business, The Dental Lab, which was destroyed by a fire in January of this year. You indicated that you would discuss our situation in a work meeting with the City Council. We wanted to provide you with the most information that we have available. One thing that I don't think I mentioned last week was that our second set of building plans that were submitted to the city for approval included the exterior of the building looking like a residential home. If The Dental Lab were ever to move from Jackson Ave. the building could easily become a single family dwelling. We have gotten the application forms to apply for rezoning. However in talking with Karen Howard, she indicated that it would be illegal for us to rebuild there. In the mean time we continue to explore all options that we can find. Thank you again for your help. Sincerely, Debbie and Mike Hartley Home phone: 337 -2763 Email: thedlabkaol.com Work phone: 337 -9088 FILED MAY $ 12013 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa MAY tl;.2013 City Clerk .0 "Alp City, Tows. C N d C N N N y rR��kY. to W wb w brs' m 0 rn bayg�o: "� 0 M o o C7a oco� E. o, �Mba o �o co a P G S 0 U 0. `9 I C Ka ts CD CD LA UQ yn x y O O M O. O p� R p N G. 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U p ."'� ;y, 0..`•r o a �� e o � m O M QO ryq GQn; C�, p yp�� O N ^' •'7 m�� O (CQ N N L. rr 0 W d ' tlQ K S " O Nj 9•O.O QQ 1< C p 0 0 A. t Dear City Council Members, FILED MAY 21 2013 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa I'm writing to you regarding building 1515 Jackson Av. Though maybe I shouldn't say the building itself, or the building alone -- because what I'm really writing about is my livelihood, the livelihood of my family and a future I've been planning for most of my life. The first thing I feel I need to mention, however, is how grateful I am for both the help I've received and the people who have taken an interest in my family's well being amidst the terrible circumstances that currently surround us. Which, perhaps I should also mention, began on the night of January 2251 when an accidental grease fire broke out in our tenant's kitchen and burnt down the building on 1515 Jackson Ave. and with it the business my grandfather started back in 1956. From the very beginning as the firemen rushed into the blazing building, I felt everyone involved has always had the very best intentions, and this has helped me to maintain hope. Even that very night, standing outside 1515 Jackson Ave as I watched flames bursting out from the windows and doors of the lab my grandfather established, my father continued, I was to inherit and someday would pass down to my own children it honestly never crossed my mind that with the fire might also go all the plans and dreams I had had for myself. I never felt quite alone or in any sort of real despair, in fact, until the meeting that took place on Friday of May 3rd. When coming completely unprepared for the news, having been given the very clear impression that our plans to rebuild had already been approved, we were told that we would not only not be able to rebuild in 1515 Jackson Ave., but maybe not even in Iowa City. Now, though, I feel I can't be sure of anything anymore. Running out of time, options and money I'm writing you, hoping that at the very least you might understand our circumstances better and maybe even being able to help. Since the very start I really have had the sense that everyone involved has had the best of intentions - -from the Longfellow Association to the brave firemen who rushed in to quell the flames - -there have also been a mounting series of obstacles and disappointments that seem to keep chipping away at our ability to maneuver around them. I remember, for example, that when we first arrived at the lab that night the firemen told us not to worry, that it would only take them twenty or so minutes to stop the fire and then we'd be able to go back in to see what we could salvage. I even remember thinking we'd have to leave all the windows open while we worked because the lab might smell of smoke for a very long time. But it was twenty minutes, and then an hour and soon it was five, and finally at six in the morning there were still flickers of flame throughout the building. In a way, it feels like the fire was never completely snuffed out though, every aspect of this experience dragging itself out despite our best efforts and intentions. Due to this year's particularly harsh winter, for example, we were unable to start demolishing and begin to discuss.rebuilding until three months after the fire. During which the weather chipped further away at the foundation of the building making it necessary for, not a partial, but a complete demolition of the structure. When we were finally able to begin discussing our plans to rebuild and return to the neighborhood that means so much to us, we were informed that we might not be able to actually rebuild. From this point onward I feel we've been the victims of our own inexperience trying to maneuver through an obstacle of misfortune and red -tape. Submitting building plans, hiring engineers, drawing up layouts and getting our hopes up only to be informed we had not gone through the proper channels and the zoning board would not entertain the idea of us rebuilding in the neighborhood we had operated in since 1983. Even as we look for other options so as to maintain our business afloat we long to return to 1515 Jackson Ave. near which both my parents and myself have purchased homes, near which all my siblings and myself have gone to elementary, middle and high school - -and where I had always planned to spend my life and raise my kids. I still believe that we have not misplaced our faith and that rebuilding on Jackson Ave. would neither affect nor interfere with the residential status of the neighborhood. First, the building we intend to construct very closely resembles a single family dwelling and could very easily be converted into one in the future — smaller still than the former construction. Second, our business does not involve seeing clients or customers within the premises of the lab. We make dentures and other removable appliances for dentists, that are delivered directly to them, so the quiet of a noncommercial area has actually always suited us best. Third, because of how we conduct our business there are never any parking issues and we do not attract strangers into the neighborhood so it remains quiet. Fourth, as testimony of all this, the Longfellow community is supportive of our return to business there, from the night of the fire to all the months since, which I find to be the strongest evidence that our presence there has not detracted from the residential element. On the contrary our neighbors appear to think of us as just that — neighbors. Not retailers, businessmen or technicians, but the neighbors down the street who when asked, "What do you do here anyways ?" Respond, "We put grandmas' and grandpas' smiles back where they belong, because they have a lot to smile about still." I'd like to thank you in advance for your time and I hope that I have not in any way overstepped boundaries with this letter. I feel this is something worth fighting for and so I feel I must try everything I can. As the only denture dental lab left in Iowa City —most having relocated overseas —I want to remain, to serve the community we love and have been part of for decades, and to continue the legacy my grandfather started in Iowa City sixty years ago. Sincerely, FILED MAY 2 12013 Ci lY Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Gm,j,r*ll The Dental Lab Jann Ream <Jann- Ream @iowa - city.org> To: Gloria Lowther <gloria.lowther@gmail.com> 28 January 2013 11:03 t Gloria — I am also a resident of the neighborhood and would like to see the Dental lab rebuilt so, that said, here's the situation. The lab was a non - conforming (commercial use in a residential zone) use and City Code states that when a structure for a non - conforming use is destroyed or damage by fire (or other natural catastrophe) to 75% or more than its assessed value, then it must revert to conforming use. A conforming use in this instance would be a single family dwelling. The assessed value of the structure at 1515 Jackson was $191,830 - 75% of that is $143,873. So in order to rebuild the dental lab, you would need to demonstrate that you could do it for less than $143,873. 1 know that may sound like a low number to you but let's think about it. We will assume that the foundation is still intact and usable for the new building. The water and sewer is still intact and usable. Those are expenses you do not have to count. You only have to count the repairs to the structure —you do not have to count any losses or replacement value to your equipment orfurnishings. A similar example of a major nonconforming structure that was allowed to rebuild afterthe 2006tornado was Mailboxes downtown on Burlington. They also had to rebuild from the ground up. They brought in the estimates to rebuild from their design professional that demonstrated that they would be under the 75% threshold. Now whether or not that reflected the actual amount they spent to rebuild, we don't know — it really isn't relevant. The fact is they brought in the estimates from a design professional (we would also accept estimates from an insurance agent or reputable building contractor) that showed an amount less than 75% and that amount seemed reasonable. Now obviously, if you brought in a figure like $40,000, we know that that is not a reasonable figure but I think you get the picture. So here's the process. In order to rebuild, you will need to apply for a building permit. The permit review process is when we determine if the building can be rebuilt for the use. So as part of your application, you would need to bring in the estimates you have gotten to rebuild. As previously mentioned, we would accept estimates from a design professional (architect or engineer), building contractor, or your insurance agent. Again, it just needs to reflect the structure itself — not equipment or furnishings. As long as that number is under $143,873, we would permit the rebuild of the dental lab. Now it may not allow you to rebuild the apartment in the back — you'll just have to get the estimates and see. This should get you started but if you have any further questions, don't hesitate to ask - Jann From: Gloria Lowther [ mailto :gloria.lowther @gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:52 AM To: Jann Ream Subject: The Dental Lab [Quoted text hidden) FILED MAY 21 2013 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa; i ap, 1 vi Subj: Fwd: Re: Neighborhood Business Date: 1/23/2013 3:24:15 P.M. Central Standard Time From: cassandra elton @amail.com To: DH5655(cllaol.com Mike and Debbie, Here's the response front WU Thompson, the Longfellow Neighborhood Association President. Let me know what you guys think. We're happy to help. - -Cassi -- - - - - -- Forwarded message From: "Will Thomson" <willt .aol.com> Date: Jan 23, 2013 2:28 PM Subject: Re: Neighborhood Business To: "Cassandra Elton" <cassandra.elton (EN mail. com> I have just had a talk with our Communfty Services Rep over at the city and she's going to ask the City lawyers what we can do. If you speak to the Hartleys it might be a good idea to mention that we (The LNA) are making enquiries on their behalf, just in case there is some possibility that they might not want the help, but l am glad to speak on behalf of the LN9A. The only other detail that will probably help us out here is to have some sort of statement of support from the neigiVms-of the tab property... if we are to ask it would only be to benefit the Hartleys by seeing if we can have the Grandfather exemption extended for their business (not for some other commercial enterprise). We would want the support of those adjacent and most likely to be affected. Regards, , On Jan 23, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Cassandra Elton wrote: Will, FILED MAY 21 2013 Thanks so much! I look forward to hearing what you find out. City clerk Iowa City, Iowa On Jan 23, 2013 2:08 PM, "Will Thomson" <wil!t@aol.com> wrote: Cassandra, I went over last night to investigate the smoke and saw the dental lab fire. Thank you for filling me in on the Hartley's situation; I will make some inquiries with the City and see if there is anything we can do. Thanks for your note and I will be back in touch with you soon. Regards, Will Thomson Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2013, at 1:19 PM, Cassandra Elton <cassandra.elton_ wamaihcom> wrote: Will, We met at the Longfellow Neighborhood Association last night and something has come up that I'd like to bring to your attention. Last night The Dental Lab, a local business own and run since the 1970s by my neighbors —Mike and Debbie Thursday, January 24, 2013 AOL: DH5655 T 1: IrOI MELLOW http://groups.google.com/group/LNA-iowa-city A 1 2013 nrIGNDO'n 00D; 'ASSOCIAT10n ; { IWIS���w� Iowa City, Iowa April 2013 HARTLETS rLAN 10 REDUILD ArTu mt DESTROTS DMAL LAD As most Longfellow neighbors know, on the evening of Tuesday, January 22, as the LNA Annual Meeting was coming to a close, a fire began at the dental laboratory at 1515JacksonAvenue.The fire nearlydestroyed the building, owned by the Mike Hartley family. As anxious neighbors gathered, they learned that the fire had started just after 7:30 p.m. in the kitchen of the apartment adjacent to the lab. Luckily, the resident of the apartment escaped unharmed, alerted by a smoke alarm that had passed city inspection just a few days before. The interior of the first floor was completely engulfed, and firefighters were on the scene for the next several hours. A demolition crew has begun dismantling the structure and will determine how much of the building is salvageable. During an interview, Mike Hartley and his son Brian expressed tremendous gratitude for the compassion and support shown by neighbors who came forward in the hours and days after the fire. "I wish we could have sent out thank -you cards to all the neighbors who have supported us," said Brian, who is assuming more of the Firefighters battled the 2 alarm blaze that destroyed the dental lab at 1515 Jack- son Avenue duringfriid temperatures on the night of Jan. 22. (Photo Brian Ray/ The Gazette -KCRG day -to -day responsibilities of the business, temporarily relocated to Pepperwood Place. "We're in the midst of an ongoing process to rebuild," said Mike Hartley, and would like to rebuild in the same location, depending on the city regulations." Iowa City zoning ordinances will allow them to keep their grandfathered status as a business within a residential district if they can rebuild for 75% of the assessed pre -fire value of the property. If the basement and first flooring are intact this could be possible, and the family remains hopeful. The dental laboratory was formerly the King- Littrell Palmer Hatchery, which ran as a poultry hatchery from 1908 until it closed in 1986, the last remaining Iowa City chicken hatchery and well -known to older residents. HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR SMOKE ALARMS LATELY? The unfortunate fire that claimed the Hartley's business could have been truly tragic if a functional smoke alarm had not alerted the apartment residents, giving them time to escape with their lives. Test your smoke alarms regularly and replace batteries when needed. When in doubt about a unit, replace it. They are not that expensive when you consider what they save! PUBLIC HEALTH Douglas Beardsley, MPH Director Promoting Health. Preventing Harm January 29, 2013 Michial Hartley 1126 Sheridan Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: 1515 Jackson Avenue, Iowa City Dear Mr. Hartley: FILED MAY 21 ?013 '10wa2liry.,�,. I enjoyed our discussion over the weekend in which you shared your thoughts about your current situation and possible plans for the future of your business. Let me first extend my sympathies for the loss of your business due to the fire. I am relieved that there were no injuries and, if anything good can be gleaned, that the smoke alarms were in good working order and alerted the occupants of the living area as they were intended to do. You had questions about the possibility of being able to rebuild your business in its current location. While I do not have all of the detailed specifics of your plans or your business, I think I can provide some general thoughts from a public health perspective. Zoning regulations have existed for many years as a tool for communities to plan the growth and living design of their respective jurisdictions. Models for what and how zoning should be organized have evolved over the years and continue to do so. One of the primary purposes of zoning regulations is to preserve the safety and nature of residential areas. Concerns about noise, traffic, and the look of residential areas have been some of the key foundations of these regulations. As concerns about air quality, physical activity and creating opportunities for the general population to be active and healthy as part of their normal routine have been brought to the forefront, some of the effects of zoning regulations deserve further study. If major concerns of traffic, noise and aesthetics in residential neighborhoods can be satisfied, allowing some exceptions to the zoning regulations which address the evolving concerns about air quality and personal health would certainly be in order. Your situation is a case in point. The ability to work near your residence in what could be considered a cottage industry has some very real public health advantages. The close proximity of home and work affords the opportunity to realistically walk to work. This both increases physical activity as part of a normal routine (contributing to individual health) and at the same time reduces emissions which degrade air quality (contributing to a healthy environment). The overall health of the population and the environment is becoming more important as municipalities address development. It is forcing us to rethink and be creative in how we approach allowed uses of property. I certainly feel that a mixed use of property for a type of activity as you described your business should be given serious consideration. Segregating work areas at distances from residents which compel increased commutes by more and more people can no longer be the norm. Creative mixed use which allows 855 S. DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 217 ♦ IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 ♦ PHONE: (319) 356 -6040 ♦ FAX: (319) 356 -6044 limited commercial use of property while preserving the residential nature of neighborhoods, thus allowing people to work closer to where they live, has significant potential to promote the public's health and preserve the environment. I would encourage you to pursue options with the City of Iowa City as you move forward to rebuilding your business. My comments, above, have been purposefully general in nature and are an endorsement of some general concepts and not a specific proposal. I would be happy to meet with you and City officials to discuss these ideas in more detail if needed. Thank you, again, for your questions. I wish you the best of success in your future endeavors. Sincerely, Douglas E. eardsley, MP Director 4, MAY 21 2013 City Clerk xr,sra Cite, low,_ 855 S. DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 217 ♦ IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 ♦ PHONE: (319) 356 -6040 ♦ FAX: (319) 356 -6044 sin iO4UTHORITY9 January 22, 2013 HARTLEY MICHIAL D 1515 JACKSON AVE IOWA CITY IA 52240 Phone: (319) 356.5400 FAX (319) 356.5459 TI D. (519) 356.5404 410 E. Tlashington Strut • Iowa i { • Io • 52240,1826 Dear Landlord: Recently notification was received from the office of Housing and Inspection Services indicating the unit at 1515 1/2 Jackson Ave passed the housing quality inspection on January 18, 2013. Due to the above, housing assistance payments made on behalf of our client Regina Adams will continue without interruption. If you have questions regarding this issue I can be reached at (319) 887 -6063 or robin- butler@iowa-city.org. Sin r ly, Robin utler Housing Program Assistant REGINA ADAMS 1515 1/2 JACKSON AVE IOWA CITY IA 52240 FILED MAY 21 2013 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Fail HQS: Passed Inspection 7/12/12 hw GARLING CONSTRUCTION, INC GENERAL tGWIAMRS SINCE 1971 F1L .E.D MAY 2 12013 ' March 28, 2013 IoaCY, clerk wa Iowa City Dental Lab 1515 Jackson Street Iowa City, IA Garling Construction is pleased to present you with this proposal for the work presented below. We would like to thank you for the opportunity of providing you with budgetary pricing and look forward to working with you in the near future. Garling Construction will provide materials and labor to erect a weather tight building shell on the existing foundation and structural floor which will include the following materials Exterior Framing • Framing of exterior walls with 2x6 lumber and 7/16" OSB sheathing and Tyvek weather barrier to a ceiling height of 8' and a ceiling height of 9'6" at area of step down in foundation. • Provided and Install a roof truss system. Hip Style with a common 4/12 pitch, sheathing will be Y2" OSB with H -clips. Ice and Water shield at 3' up from roof edge and remainder with 30 # roof felt • Frame shed style roof at exterior basement entry with 2x8 and %a" sheathing • Existing concrete floors to remain Exterior Finishes • 30yr Architectural style roof shingles with ridge vent. • Vinyl Double 4 Siding • Aluminum Soffit and Facia • 4 3 -0 steel entry doors with a single light panel and hardware • 10 4'x4' double hung windows Interior Work • R -19 fiber glass insulation in exterior walls • R -49 Blown in insulation in ceiling • Sheet Rock walls and ceiling to a level 3 finish • Prime and Paint walls and ceiling with one color • Pre - finished Ranch style base trim at wall to floor intersection • Pre - finished Ranch style casing at windows and doors • Carpeting allowance of $2.00 a sq /ft is included • Partition walls for restrooms. Plumbing to include the following • Toilets in restrooms • Restroom sinks • Connections to existing sewer line • Associated water lines • Hot water heater HVAC to include the following • Installation new furnace and air- conditioning units • Installation of necessary supply and return duct work Electrical to include the following • New service panel and breakers • Wiring for outlet and switch locations • Wiring for overhead light locations General Requirements 1) All Required Permits and Fees by Owner 2) Builders Risk Insurance by Owner 3) Testing, surveying, benchmarks, lot layout by Owner 4) Utilities ordering and fees by Owner S) Utilities monthly (during construction) by Owner 6) Construction Refuse Removal by Garling Construction 7) Removal of existing building debris is to be by Owner 8) Administration/Project Management by Garling Construction 9) Supervision by Garling Construction BUDGET TOTAL: $142,720.00 MAY 212013 2 City Clerk ona City, i" F,,;,. Excluded A. Tile work for downspouts B. De- Watering or Tiling for building C. Exterior Painting D. Fire Alarm/Sprinkler E. Adverse site conditions F. Repairs to existing structure/foundation/Slab G. Concrete /Sidewalks H. Interior Partition Walls other than those listed above I. Any equipment/furnishings/light fixtures J. Landscaping K. No installation of equipment to be furnished by Owner L. All mechanical work other than that included above M. All electrical work other than that included above N. Code review of existing facility Respectfully S Brent Corey Estimator Garling Construction, Inc. 3 FILED MAY 212013 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa MAY 212013 City Clerk i icAli City, JQYr:, Marian Karr 3f(10) From: Melvin Kelly <kel lyresearch plan @yahoo. com> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 8:31 AM To: bwilson @lehi - ut.gov ; bweeks @em.cityofbrunswick- ga.org; constituenttsservice @weymouth.ma.us ; ddsmith @augustaga.gov; CauseNet @commoncase.org; aswwatsoncoleman @njleg.org; actso @naacpnet.org ; Rainbow Coalition; ejackson @savannahga.gov; citycouncil @cityofrichfield.org ; Council; district5 @kenner.1a.us ; council- dist10 @brgov.com ; council -dist4 @brgov.com ; counciladmin @brgov.com ; dan @senatorkotowski.com ; dan @senatorduffy.com ; ddehaney @usmayors.org ; cityhall @vaidostacity.com ; azgov @azgov.com; contact @gov.state. la. us; ayofemi.kirby @mail. house. gov ; chris.lee @mail.house.gov ; carol.wayman @mail.house.gov ; anthony.clark @mail.house.gov ; bishop. email @mail. house. gov ; admin @amez.org ; bradsvi @boe. rich mond.ga.us; cainve @boe. rich mond.k12.ga.us; barnema @boe. rich mond.k12.ga.us; atkinji @boe. rich mond.k12.us; cdent @augustaga.gov; CWayneGuilfoyle @augustaga.gov; amason @augustaga.gov; cbrigham @augustaga.gov; cjohnson5 @augustaga.gov; barbara.sims @house.ga.gov; askdoj @usdoj.gov; Eileen.c.Coleman @HUD.gov; cpd web_mail @hud.gov; Auther.D.Wade @hud.gov; ejudy @csn.net; congressionalblackcaucus @ mail.house.gov; bridgette .dehart @mail.house.gov; christen.moore @mail.house.gov; congressmansanfordbishop @gmail.com; al.green @mail.house.gov; congressmansandfordbishop @gmail.com; ddsmith @augusta.gov; cristen.moore @mail. house.gov; AskDOJ @usdot.gov; amirazo @cityofsacramento.org; CauseNet @commoncause.org; alIgreen @mail.house.gov; bridgette .eedart @mail.house.gov; donna .christensen @mail.house.gov; asmgusciora @njleg.org; caryancey @georgiahealth.edu; augustanaacp @earthlink.net; augustanaacp @knology.net Subject: Homelessness in America 2014 by Melvin L. Kelly Attachments: Homelessness in America.doc From: Melvin Lorenzo Kelly 2014 Olive Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30906 706 - 796 -3044 Email: kellylesearchl)lan@yahoo.com To: The Honorable USA President Barack Obama Sub: Financial Revisions within the Department of Housing and Urban Development Date: May 21, 2013 Cc: The Hon. US Congressman John Barrow The US Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs The State of Georgia Department of Housing and Urban Development The Hon. Governor of the State of Georgia Nathan Deal The Hon. US Senator Johnny Isakson The Hon. US Senator Saxby Chambliss The Hon. US Congressman Paul Broun The State of Georgia Senators and Representatives The Hon. Mayor of Augusta, Ga. Deke Copenhaver / Commissioners The Hon. US Mayors / Elected Officials The Hon. US Clergy Dear Hon. President Barack Obama, I believe and suggest that it would be very wise to examine the avenues the US Department of Housing and Urban Development disperses the tax payers money, to support the development of low income housing, the up- keeping of public Housing Authority dwellings, and homelessness in America today. The amount of money America spends on supporting the less fortunate Americans, from homeless families to senior citizens will never change unless another road to do so is designed. Most American cities have a "Section 8" application list so long until they stop accepting applications because of a lack of yearly funding, or a lack of affordable housing. Far to many American are homeless and my question is: "why are so many American homeless compared to the amount of money the Department of Housing and Urban Development spends per year to support the less fortunate? Many people in America never experience homelessness until a natural disaster occurs, such as hurricane Sandy or Katrina, the swelling of the Mississippi River or a very large forest fire, or a tornado strikes. It's good to know that through FEMA many victims of natural disasters receives financial support, but what about the people that were homeless before the disasters occurred. I am well aware of the fact that the American Federal government is seeking many ways all across the board to reduce our national deficit; I am not asking you to increase spending in the areas of homelessness, public housing or low income housing. What I am asking is that a new plan to help eliminate homelessness and create affordable housing become established, using the funding already allocated yearly to get the best from our spending. Unfortunately many people in America have lost their homes to foreclosures because of a sinking economy; they need a place to live also. I believe my proposed homeless to homeownership project needs to be placed on the agenda in front of our elected officials, for acceptance or rejection, by the American people. But before it can be introduce an eight week research and layout process must be completed hiring 16 professionals totaling $191,188.00 maximum. HUD requires all 501 -C3 non - profit organizations to submit for government funding through their local Department of Housing and Urban Development process which does not support housing research, through a competitive grant application process. I have spent time participating in Continuum of Care meetings in Trenton, NJ and Augusta, Ga. and I found both divisions to be off the mark, complacent and political within there proposed projects presented to HUD for funding to eliminate homelessness in their districts. I am not asking your administration to break any rules regarding funding to support the homeless or towards building low- income housing in America, just bend them a little bit and allocate funding towards my proposed research project through my local HUD department towards presenting some new ideals to help eliminate homelessness in America. Every city in America is not faced with homelessness, such as Princeton, NJ, Palm Beach Fl, Ocean Ridge, Fl... etc., but many cities are, with uncountable numbers, such as Washington, DC, New York City, Los Angeles, Ca. and Atlanta, GA.. If I could get a few Senators or Congressman to support my proposed research project who raised those Billions of dollars spent on TV adds during the last Presidential Election, it would save a lot of time and speed up the research process towards the implementation of my proposed project to help eliminate homelessness in America and possibly across the world. I have a proposal already completed for the $191,000.00 requested, and at your request I will submit it to you. The Department of Housing and Urban Development all across America is supporting the demolishing of many Public Housing Authority Developments in many Urban Cities either because of gang and drug problems or some other reason. With so many people homeless in America how can America afford to tear any housing apartment dwellings, and then replace them with low income housing for working people only. That situation reminds me of tripping over my own feet, or going in a circle! With nearly 15 million Americans unemployed, it is written within the laws of this country to support the less fortunate. Pushing poor people into the streets to become homeless is not the answer to solving homelessness in America. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is a Federal Government Cabinet that was established in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, its mission statement reads: HUD's mission is to create strong sustainable inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the needs for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life: building inclusive sustainable communities free from discrimination: and transform the way HUD dose business. After nearly 50 years of the existence of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, changing the direction money is allocated to eliminate homelessness and create more than enough affordable for Americans can be accomplished. The following is a list of some of the financial bases projects that operate through HUD: I. Homeless Assistance Grants 2. National Housing Trust Fund 3. Community Development Block Grants 4. Project Based Rental Assistance 5. Tenant -Based Rental Assistance 6. Housing for the Disabled 7. Housing for the Elderly 8. Hope 6 Projects The following is a list of the goals of my proposed project to help eliminate homelessness and create affordable low income housing for Americans: 1. Eliminate Homelessness 2. Create Employment 3. Create Employment Training 4. Re -Build Torn Down Urban Neighborhoods 5. Reduce Recidivism 6. Reduce Crime 7. Reduce Government Spending Please contact me in regard to my proposed homelessness and affordable housing research request, together we can transform the lives of many Americans for the best. Let's Build a Better America, Melvin Lorenzo Kelly Marian Karr From: Mark Norton <Norton.Mark @iccsd.k12.ia.us> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:49 AM To: Tom Markus; Council Subject: FW: graph Attachments: latest update.png Dear councilors and City Manager Markus, 11 Attached is the latest update from the core. You are probably far more knowledgeable on this subject than I but I did make a few notes below based on some observations and data. I have followed the river data for years. The flow rate in Marengo right now is 34,200 cfs. They are letting it out at 6050 cfs from the Coralville Lake and finally upping it to 10,000 today. Keep in mind during March and April the Core lets out water at times of 10,000 cfs but cuts back to 6000 or less in May because of the planting season ... long time standing contract from years ago with the farmers. I wish they would leave it at 10,000 anytime there was a high water threat ... we know we can handle that and not a big difference in places down south. Last weekend they were letting out 1000 to 1500 cfs. Iowa City can handle a lot more than what is being let out. I do understand they are using the Coralville Lake to manage more than just the Iowa River. However I feel like the Core micromanages in an attempt to prevent minor flooding and thereby increases the risk of losing the ability to minimize the effects of large water flows that we know are on the way. They need to prioritize and update their manual from the 60's. Does Iowa City want 15,000 cfs for several weeks or 30,000 plus and no ability left to control it if the rain continues and water goes well over the spillway like in 2008 and 1993? There are tradeoffs. Flood some of our streets and low lying areas now or risk getting hit with the a larger flood in a few weeks that last time cost over a billion dollars in the greater IC area. Just something to think about. Hope it all works out. Thanks for letting me share, Mark NOTICE: All email communications to and from the District's email server are archived in accordance with District policy and procedures. This email communication, including attachments, contains information which may be confidential and /or legally privileged, and may otherwise be exempt from disclosure under applicable law. The information is intended solely for the use of the addressee. 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Our all- volunteer organization also sup- ports Johnson County's efforts to educate its citizens about the importance of beautifying private property as well. Project GREEN is and has always been an organization comprised entirely of volunteers. Partners Throughout our long history Project GREEN volunteers have collaborated, developing long -term coopera- tive partnerships with businesses and nonprofits to strengthen and enhance our natural environment. Our volunteers are as diverse as our gardens. There is no prerequisite such as a green thumb to help with our tasks that range from digging and planting to finance and organization, including publicity and friend- and fund raising. Artist Judy Allen Johnson County Fairgrounds Backyard Abundance Johnson County Historical Society City of Iowa City Johnson County Orchid Society Department of Natural Resources Forester Master Gardeners Hills Bank and Trust Company Earl May Iowa City Birders MiclWestOne Bank Iowa City Landfill Pleasant Valley Nursery Iowa City Landscaping Quality Care Iowa City Parks & Recreation Services US Bank Iowa City Hospice Landscape Projects & Maintenance Project GREEN works with city representatives to improve the appearance of our city's entrances. Our nonprofit organization has provided more than $1.7 million in funding for local projects. Our efforts in- clude working with a dedicated landscape architect to design, fund installation for more than 30 projects. and fund ongoing maintenance for a number of these projects. This past year, Project GREEN has committed $75,000 to fund landscaping at Iowa City's newest urban park, Terry Trueblood Park & Lake. Other major projects we have implemented include: North Dubuque Street Melrose Avenue medians HWY 6 Bypass from Gilbert St. to Sycamore HWY 6 Gilbert St Intersection Highway 6 from Riverside Drive to airport Iowa Ave medians Johnson County Courthouse grounds Historic 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse Willow Creek Hospice Garden Garden Fair - May 11, 2013 @ Carver - Hawkeye Arena Launched in 1970, the annual GREEN Garden Fair has evolved and grown to become our major source of income for projects. The plants sold at the fair are all proven per- formers for our climate and growing zone as all of our plants have all been nurtured and donated by local gardeners. Vol- unteers amass to divide and place thousands of perennial plants in line -out beds every fall. Each spring volunteers carefully transplant individual plants into pots to be offered for sale. Shoppers at the May 11, 2013 Fair discovered plants in the following categories: Shade Perennials, Shade Ground Covers and Hosta; Trees, Shrubs and Vines; and Sunny Perennials. Over $30,000 was raised at the 2013 Garden Fair, which will be used to fund local beautification projects. Garden Forums To prepare for the spring gardening season, Project GREEN and the Iowa City Public Li- brary co- sponsor Sunday Garden Forums during winter months. Our two -hour fo- rums feature speakers on a variety of top- ics. Each forum features a presentation fol- lowed by refreshments and an opportunity for discussion with the presenter. The free forums are open to the public for no charge, and qualify as education credits for Master Gardeners. The Iowa City Public Library video tapes each program to televise on the Library Cable Channel 10. Videos are also available for checkout in the library's non - fiction video collection. Garden Tour - June 23, 2013, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our annual Project GREEN Garden Tour always features interesting gardens because garden lovers are enthusiastic about all types of gardens, large or small, new or old, and gardeners love to share information and ideas! Project GREEN considers this an educational event, to encourage commu- nity members to beautify their own spaces. GREEN Grants GREEN Grants represent one of our long -time cooperative ventures with the Iowa City Commu- nity School District. Since 1978, Project GREEN has funded school projects totaling over $233,526. Additionally, in cooperation with Iowa City Landscaping, Project GREEN has funded the Kindergarten Tree Project, helping each new kindergarten class plant a tree on elementary school grounds. The Kindergarten Tree Project was started in 2009. Downtown Iowa City Project GREEN founders were instrumental in helping the city create the mini park concept and worked to build the Blackhawk Mini Park and plantings in downtown Iowa City. In 2008, in cooperation with the City of Iowa City representatives, a Project GREEN volunteer launched a vol- unteer project in cooperation with city staff. To date more than 4,500 perennial plants have been planted in more than 40 planters in the downtown district. And, while not all plants have survived, the initiative has generated interest and other private contribu- tions of annual plants to enhance our downtown. Steering Committee A 30- member committee provides self governance. Open meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, except July, at the Robert A. Lee Recreation Center in Iowa City. A biannual newsletter is distrib- uted to approximately 3,000 friends providing notice of annual events, environmental awareness, horti- cultural concerns and information about financial and volunteer support for projects. 111 [�1 Our organization does not have a membership process; to become a part of Project GREEN one simply volunteers. Current Steering Committee Members: Diane Allen and Cindy Parsons, co- chairs Betty Kann Fern Allison Bernie Knight Ted and Kay Carpenter Carole and Gene Knutson Karen Chappell Shirley Lekin Judy Cilek Mary Lowder Stella Clark Jim Maynard Jean Dobyns Max Molleston Anne Hesse Sue Mullins Mary Gantz Joan Parsons Barb Gartner Linda Schreiber Marilou Gay Sue Soderberg Mo Harding Joy Teneick Laura Hawks AKTraw Sandy Joynt Suzie Treloar Kasey Jurgenson Gail Zlatnik Project GREEN Parkways Report 2012 2012 started out with a warmer than normal late winter and spring season, with temperatures in February and March that set new records. Plant material along Iowa City's Parkways responded to the warmth by presenting the passerby with displays of spring and early summer bloomers all at once. The 2012 growing season, according to the ISU horticultural Extension was a month ahead of its usual schedule; therefore, maintenance for the parkways started a month ahead of schedule in order to provide landscape care as specified in the contract documents. The following are brief reports for the parkways, including Iowa Avenue; Melrose and West Melrose; North Dubuque Street; Foster Road /N. Dubuque Street; Park Road Bridge/ N. Dubuque Street. Iowa Avenue Replacement Plantings: Declining junipers along Iowa Avenue called out the need for replacement plantings. New plantings in May included: Emerald Spreader Japanese Yews —Taxus cuspidate 'Monloo' , Taunton' Yews - Taxus media 'Tauntonii' , replacement Eastern Redbuds - Cercis Canadensis, and Amur Maple -Acer ginnala. The lower growing (Taxus cuspidate 'Monloo') was selected to transition gradually from the ground plane to the taller, Taxus media Tauntonii' which will help to control potential foot traffic across the median from students living in housing surrounding the boulevard. The plants were also selected to echo what was originally planted along the median in 1968 by Project GREEN. See attached planting plan. The landscape contractor was Iowa City Landscaping. They obtained yews from Monrovia Nursery. Other material was obtained from Midwest nurseries. Watering of the newly planted yews, weekly, during their first year was important for their establishment. Once established, they will not require additional watering. Spring Cleanup: Spring clean -up for Iowa Avenue during 2012 included: fertilizer application, pre- emergent weed control, debris removal, repair of ruts caused during the winter months, (repair done by City of Iowa City) and crabapple tree sucker removal. According to the maintenance specifications, the completion date for Spring Cleanup was April 15 Rindy Inc. met this date. Top -dress Mulch Areas: All planting beds were top- dressed with shredded hardwood bark mulch obtained from Xylem LTD. to attain a total 3" depth. Mulching work was coordinated with Spring Cleanup work so as not to disturb pre- emergence weed control herbicide. Along with Spring Cleanup work, mulching work was completed by April 15. Prepared by Hawks Design 12 -12 -12 Mid - summer Weed Application: Ninety days after the spring pre- emergent weed control is applied, a second application of pre - emergent weed control is applied at half the normal rate. Monthly Maintenance Operations: Rindy Inc. performed monthly maintenance operations at not less than 25 day or more than 35 day intervals between April 1 and November 30. Monthly Maintenance included: cleaning -up and hauling away of any litter debris or plant waste from Iowa Avenue boulevard; weed control; plant material inspection to prevent pests and diseases; fall leaf clean -up (during October and November); block five maintenance where plant material was replaced due to the tornado of 2006; control of red spider mite on junipers. Cleaning -up of debris along Iowa Avenue seems to be one of the biggest tasks. Watering: Quality care watered newly planted ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs impacted by the heat and drought. They watered twice a week during the months of June, July, and August and once every ten days from September thru December 12. Quality Care typically provided 15 to 20 gallons of water per ornamental tree and 5 -10 gallons of water per shrub during each site visit. The heat and drought situation was monitored throughout the summer by Hawks Design and Rindy, Inc. and Project GREEN was notified when it was necessary to provide even more water to keep plants alive. Sean Pearl, Project Manager with Quality Care, noted that in some cases the ground was so tough from the heat and drought that he directed his crew to scarify the ground prior to watering. He also directed them to release the water slowly to allow it to filter down into the soil, reaching the roots of the plant. Watering efforts were also based upon information Jeff Iles, Iowa State University Horticulture Professor, presented during an Extension Outreach Webinar conducted on July 20, 2012. Dr. Iles directed that for this year's conditions of heat and drought, to provide water daily to trees and shrubs planted within the past 2 to 7 years at a rate of 2 to 4 gallons per inch of trunk caliper, or 1 gallon of water per square foot of exposed surface area under the canopy of the tree. Iles noted that the watering should be scaled back based upon the weather conditions and time of the year. Iles also recommended providing mulch at a 2 to 3" depth around the base of trees being careful to keep the mulch 1" away from the tree trunk. The mulch helps to retain moisture in the soil. Iles recommended surface feeding rather than root feeding; this ensures that the water reaches the roots of the trees and shrubs which in many cases are close to the surface of the soil. Dr. Iles recommended replacing material that succumbed to the drought with more drought tolerant plants. Notes for 1013: • Watch rainfall amounts for 2013. If we experience drought conditions plan to water newly planted material (within the past 7 years), especially the yews planted in 2012. Melrose & West Melrose Avenue Spring Cleanup: Spring clean -up for Melrose and West Melrose during 2012 included: fertilizer application, pre- emergent weed control, debris removal, and repair of ruts caused during the winter months. This work was completed by April 15. A Linden Tree located in the median under overhead wires was topped by Mid American Energy. It will need to be removed by the City, as the tree is susceptible to deterioration. Top -dress Mulch: Shredded hardwood bark mulch was installed to attain a 3" depth in all bed and tree areas except where dead junipers are proposed to be removed. (The dead junipers will be removed and then mulch will be installed). Mid - summer Weed Application: Ninety days after the spring pre- emergent weed control is applied, a second application of pre - emergent weed control is applied at half the normal rate. Monthly Maintenance Operations: Rindy Inc. performed monthly maintenance operations at not less than 25 day or more than 35 day intervals between April 1 and November 30. Monthly Maintenance included: cleaning - up and hauling away of any litter debris or plant waste; weed control; plant material inspection to prevent pests and diseases; and fall leaf clean -up (during October and November). Watering: Quality Care watered the Red Maples twice a week during the months of June, July, and August along West Melrose Avenue. They typically provided 15 to 20 gallons of water per tree during each site visit. Notes for 1013: Watch rainfall amounts for 2013. If we experience drought conditions, plan to water Red Maple trees; or plan to replace them with a more drought tolerant species in the future North Dubuque Street Spring Clean -up: Spring clean -up for North Dubuque Street included: fertilizer application, pre- emergent weed control, and debris removal. This work was completed by April 15. Mid - summer Weed Application: Ninety days after the spring pre- emergent weed control is applied, a second application of pre- emergent weed control is applied at half the normal rate. Monthly Maintenance Operations: Rindy Inc. performed monthly maintenance operations at not less than 25 day or more than 35 day intervals between April 1 and November 30. Monthly Maintenance included: cleaning -up and hauling away of any litter debris or plant waste; weed control; plant material inspection to prevent pests and diseases; and fall leaf clean -up and installation of tree guards for protection from deer (during October and November). This work also included fertilizing beds and supplementing fertilizer for some of the Black Tupelos which were showing signs of Iron Chlorosis. Extra Work: Weed eat tall grasses along fence by ramp and east side ditch (except for cattails). Remove 2 dead arborvitae. Request City to mow east ditch line. Notes for 1013: • Let City know ahead of time that east ditch line will need mowing. Otherwise, the cattails and other noxious weeds will take over landscaping in this area. Foster Road & N. Dubuque Street Intersection Spring Clean -up: Spring clean -up for Foster Road included: fertilizer application, pre- emergent weed control, and debris removal. This work was completed by April 15. Mid - summer Weed Application: Ninety days after the spring pre- emergent weed control is applied, a second application of pre- emergent weed control is applied at half the normal rate. Monthly Maintenance Operations: Rindy Inc. performed monthly maintenance operations at not less than 25 day or more than 35 day intervals between April 1 and November 30. Monthly Maintenance included: cleaning -up and hauling away of any litter debris or plant waste; weed control; plant material inspection to prevent pests and diseases; and fall leaf clean -up and installation of tree guards for protection from deer (during October and November). This work also included fertilizing beds and supplementing fertilizer for some of the Black Tupelos which were showing signs of iron chlorosis. Extra Work: Remove fallen Aspen Tree along SW quadrant of Foster Road; weed -eat around spruce. Remove dead Serbian Spruce at NE quadrant of intersection. The City removed a grove of volunteer Black Locusts along the SW hillside of the SW quadrant of this intersection. Notes for 1013: • Let City know ahead of time that the Black Locust grove along the SW hillside will need to be included on their schedule for removal on a yearly basis. Otherwise the grove will take over the whole hillside. • Determine how the proposed North Dubuque Street improvements will impact this intersection, and plan to have plant material desired to be preserved by Project GREEN moved to City nursery. Coordinate with Terry Robinson. Park Road & N. Dubuque Street Intersection Spring Clean -up: Spring clean -up for Park Rd. Bridge intersection included: fertilizer application, pre- emergent weed control, and debris removal. This work was completed by April 15. Mid - summer Weed Application: Ninety days after the spring pre- emergent weed control is applied, a second application of pre - emergent weed control is applied at half the normal rate. Monthly Maintenance Operations: Due to future work along N. Dubuque Street, maintenance was focused primarily on areas north of Foster Road with the balance of areas south of Foster Road requiring only once a month visits after Spring Clean -up, to remove trash and weeds. Notes for 2013: • Determine how the proposed North Dubuque Street improvements will impact this intersection, and plan to have plant material desired to be preserved by Project GREEN moved to City nursery. Coordinate with Terry Robinson. -�?_ CITY OF IOWA CITY -A6 =3) MEMORANDUM Date: May 7, 2013 To: City Clerk From: Kris Ackerson; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for June 4, 2013 City Council meeting — install STOP signs for eastbound and westbound traffic at the intersection of Foster Road / Walker Circle on the 800- and 900 - block. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Action: Pursuant to Section 9- 1- 3A(5), install STOP signs for eastbound and westbound traffic at the intersection of Foster Road / Walker Circle on the 800- and 900 - block. Comment: This action is being taken to properly assign right -of -way at said intersection due to visibility concerns and traffic volumes. r CITY OF IOWA CITY 3f(14) .� MEMORANDUM Date: May 8, 2013 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle -Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for June 4th, 2013 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Westminster Street and Hastings Avenue. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9 -1 -3A (5); Install (1) YIELD sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Westminster Street and Hastings Avenue. Comment: This action is being taken to assign the right of way at the intersection. Westminster Street has recently been expanded to the north of the Hastings Avenue intersection and now collects and distributes traffic to /from Rochester Avenue. Westminster Street previously was a "dead -end" north of the Hastings Avenue intersection. This action will notify drivers exiting Hastings Avenue they must yield the right -of -way to traffic on Westminster Street. CITY OF IOWA CITY 06-04 '� 3f(153 MEMORANDUM. Date: May 20th, 2013 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle -Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for June 4th, 2013 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) NO PARKING HERE TO DRIVEWAY sign for northbound traffic in advance of the driveway for 202 Ellis Avenue. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9 -1 -3A (10); Install (1) NO PARKING HERE TO DRIVEWAY sign for northbound traffic in advance of the driveway for 202 Ellis Avenue. Comment: This action is being taken to help facilitate the movement of large delivery trucks that service the fraternal organizations at 202 Ellis Avenue, 303 Ellis Avenue, 302 Ridgeland Avenue, and 108 River Street. These organizations utilize a shared driveway directly north of the 202 Ellis Avenue property. r ��Gr CITY OF IOWA CITY 3f(16) ,k M E M 0 RA N D U M Date: May 24, 2013 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle -Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for June 4th, 2013 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Ridge Street, and (1) YIELD sign on the southwest corner of the intersection of Ridge Street and Euclid Avenue. Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northwest corner of each of the following intersections: Deforest Avenue and Yewell Street, Deforest Avenue and Franklin Street, and Deforest Avenue and Ash Street. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9 -1 -3A (5); Install (1) YIELD sign on the northeast corner of the intersection of Deforest Avenue and Ridge Street, and (1) YIELD sign on the southwest corner of the intersection of Ridge Street and Euclid Avenue. Installation of (1) YIELD sign on the northwest corner of each of the following intersections: Deforest Avenue and Yewell Street, Deforest Avenue and Franklin Street, and Deforest Avenue and Ash Street. Comment: This action is being taken to assign the right of way at these intersections which are located on school routes near Mark Twain elementary. This action is being taken to help improve pedestrian safety in the area. 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Residential Assessment Limitation Summary: For each assessment year beginning January 2013 and thereafter, SF295 reduces the limit of taxable valuation growth from 4 percent to 3 percent or whichever is lowest of the agricultural and residential classes. The City will not receive any money from the State due to lost revenue from this provision. Financial Impact: The overall financial impact of this change will be significant over time, however, less noticeable initially. The effect will be that the taxable percentage of residential property will increase at a slower pace. Without the change, the estimated taxable percentage of residential property would be 60.85% in assessment year 2022. With the provision in place, the estimated taxable percentage in year 2022 will be 55.11 %, a reduction of 5.74%. With approximately $3.4 billion of assessed residential property, the impact on the City in fiscal year 2015 will be $306,121 in lost revenue which will grow to $4,177,423 in fiscal year 2024. The cumulative loss will be $20,772,185 over the next ten years. Commercial & Industrial Rollback Summary: For valuations at January 1, 2013, commercial and industrial property will be rolled back to 95 percent. For valuations at January 1, 2014, commercial and industrial property will be rolled back to 90 percent. Thereafter, the two classes will be taxed at 90 percent of their assessed value. The bill establishes a standing appropriation for the State to backfill losses to the City due to the commercial and industrial rollback beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and then caps the amount at Fiscal Year 2017 levels. Financial Impact: The initial year's impact to the City will be negligible due the State's backfill of lost revenue. In 2003, however, the State of Iowa eliminated reimbursements to cities for backfills of personal property tax and industrial machinery and equipment property tax after similar promises. If the State was to do the same, the loss in property tax revenue is estimated to be $1,460,203 in fiscal year 2017. The cumulative reduction in commercial and industrial property taxes due to the percentage rollback is estimated to be $15,417,536 over the next ten years. The maximum reimbursement from the State would be $14,732,059. Multi- residential Property Summary: This provision establishes a multi - residential property classification that includes mobile home parks, manufactured home communities, land- leased communities, assisted living facilities and property primarily intended for human habitation containing three or more separate living quarters. Additionally, for buildings that are not otherwise classified as residential property, that portion of a building that is intended for human habitation can be classified as a multi - residential property, even if May 29, 2013 Page 2 human habitation is not the primary use of the building and regardless of the number of dwelling units. The following rollback percentages will be phased in over eight years, beginning in assessment year 2015 (fiscal year 2017). The projected loss will not be backfilled: • January 1, 2015 - 86.25% • January 1, 2016 — 82.50% • January 1, 2017 - 78.75% • January 1, 2018 — 75.00% • January 1, 2019 - 71.25% • January 1, 2020 — 67.50% • January 1, 2021— 63.75% • January 1, 2022 and thereafter— same as residential property Financial Impact: The loss to the City in fiscal year 2017 is estimated to be $851,745. This will grow until reaching an estimated annual loss of $3,428,308 in fiscal year 2024. The total estimated cumulative loss will be $15,504,902 over the next ten years. None of this loss will be reimbursed by the State of Iowa. Telecommunications Property Taxation Summary: This provision provides partial exemption of property used by companies in the transaction of telegraph and telephone business that is on a graduated percentage scale based upon the value of the property. This is phased in, with half in assessment year 2013 (Fiscal Year 2015) and the remainder being added in assessment year 2014 (Fiscal Year 2016). The projected loss will not be backfilled. • 40 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $0 but does not exceed $20 million. • 35 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $20 million but does not exceed $55 million. • 25 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $55 million but does not exceed $500 million. • 20 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $500 million. Financial Impact: There are not any good estimates on the financial impact of this provision due to the lack of information of the valuation being affected. In fiscal year 2013, the City's apportioned share of the telecommunication property taxes was $187,463. Due to the lack of a good estimate, this provision was not included in the attached exhibit. Summary The property tax reform bill, SF295, has been passed by the State legislature and will be applied to valuations as of January 1, 2013. The first budget year impacted will be fiscal year 2015. Property tax revenue will be reduced by an estimated $1,321,240 in fiscal year 2015 and by $2,662,737 in fiscal year 2016. The State of Iowa will back fill $1,015,119 in fiscal year 2015 and $2,035,314 in fiscal year 2016, however, the City should consider future contingency plans in the event the State discontinues funding for this backfill. Preparations for the fiscal year 2015 budget process will begin this summer. May 29, 2013 Page 3 Exhibit A (1) 3% annual value growth (2) At current property tax rate Subject to State Backfill Not Subject to State BackfiII Corn/Ind Multi- Residential 3% Growth Com /Ind Rollback - Year 1 Rollback - Year 2 Properties (1) Limit Rollback Total FY15 $ - $ 306,121 $ - $ 306,121 FY16 - 627,423 - 627,423 FY17 851,745 982,915 - 1,834,660 FY18 1,116,560 1,350,772 3,651 2,470,982 FY19 1,396,497 1,757,911 5Q443 3,204,852 FY20 1,692,226 2,177,375 54,219 3,923,821 FY21 2,004,442 2,638,952 109,644 4,753,038 FY22 2,333,868 3,115,578 113,569 5,563,014 FY23 2,681,255 3,637,715 174,931 6,493,902 FY24 3,428,308 4,177,423 179,019 7,784,750 Total $ 15,504,902 $2Q772,185 $685,477 $36,962,564 (1) 3% annual value growth (2) At current property tax rate Subject to State Backfill Corn/Ind Com /Ind Total Property Rollback - Year 1 Rollback - Year 2 Total Tax Reduction $ 1,015,119 $ - $ 1,015,119 $ 1,321,240 1,017,657 1,017,657 2,035,314 2,662,737 730,102 73Q102 1,460,203 3,294,863 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 3,931,186 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 4,665,055 730,102 73Q102 1,460,203 5,384,024 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 6,213,242 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 7,023,218 730,102 73Q102 1,460,203 7,954,105 730,102 73Q102 1,460,203 9,244,954 $ 7,873,589 $ 6,858,470 $14,732,059 $ 51,694,623 2013 PropertyTax Reform Impact on Iowa City Senate File295 (SF295) Passed legislature on May zz, 2013 Takes effect on Januaryl.,201.3 valuations Impacts City fiscal year201.5 budget Extensive bill with multiple components Residential assessment limitation Commercial /industrial rollback Multi - residential property classification Telecommunication property exemption Summary: Statewide residential growth limited to 3% rather than 4% Effect: Taxable percentage of residential property will be lower Annual Financial Impact: FY15 - $3o6,121 loss growing to FY24 — $4,177,423 loss 10 Year Impact: $20,772,185 loss Summary: Commercial & Industrial property valuation rollback set to 95% in FYI-5 and to go% thereafter Effect: Commercial & Industrial property taxed at a lower percentage; State to backfill losses to City Annual Financial Impact: State backfill frozen in FYI-7; $179,019 loss in FY24 ZoYear Impact: With backfill - x685,477 loss; without backfill - $15,417,536 loss Summary: Establishes new class of property for apartments, assisted living facilities, mobile home parks, etc. to take effect in FY17 Effect: Re- classifies these properties from commercial to be taxed as residential; 8 year phase -in; No State backfill of lost revenue Annual Financial Impact: FY17 - x851,745 loss growing to FY24 - $3/428,3o8 loss 10 Year Impact: $15/504/902 loss Summary: Creates exemption for certain types of telecommunication property Effect: Reduces property taxes for telecommunication companies Annual Financial Impact: Unknown —city received X187,463 in telecommunication property taxes in FY13 soYear Impact: Unknown Slows taxable growth of residential property Lowers taxable values of commercial & industrial property Treats commercial multi - residential property as residential Exempts portions of telecom property Property tax revenues reduced by$51,694,623 in Iowa City over next Zo years; maximum backfill from State is $14,732,059 Marian Karr From: Tom Markus Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 4:52 PM To: "All Department Heads; Council Subject: FW: Property tax memo - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Dennis Bockenstedt Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 4:42 PM To: Jim Throgmorton Cc: Tom Markus Subject: RE: Property tax memo Jim, If the State lives up to its backfill, the City would lose $37 million. If they do not, the City will lose $52 million. Either way, it will be a big hit. Over the ten year period revenues would drop from $486 million to $434 - a loss of 10.7% (without backfill) of the City's property tax revenue or from $486 to $449 - a loss of 7.6% (with backfill). Let me know if you have any other questions. Dennis Bockenstedt Finance Director 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319 - 356 -5053 phone - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Jim Throgmorton Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 3:51 PM To: Dennis Bockenstedt Cc: Tom Markus Subject: Property tax memo Hi Dennis. I've just finished reading your Council packet memo concerning the recently adopted changes to property tax legislation. Do I read the memo correctly to say: if the State lives up to its backfill promise, IC's total loss of property tax revenues over the next 10 years will be roughly $52 M? This obviously is a very big hit. But can you please give me s rouga sense of what this cut would constitute as a percentage of total estimated property tax revenues over the next 10 years? Jim Throgmorton