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Prepared by: Marian K. Karr, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5043
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -209
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS
WHEREAS, the following firms and persons have made an application and paid the taxes
required by law for the sale of cigarettes, tobacco, nicotine and vapor products.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT: the applications be granted and the City Clerk is hereby directed to issue
a permit to the following named persons and firms to sell cigarettes, tobacco, nicotine and
vapor products:
Black and Gold Vapors, LLC. — 440 Kirkwood Ave.
Almost Paradise — 355 Linn St.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July , 2014
MAYOR
Approved by
ATTEST:
CIT LERK City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Do
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
the
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
X Botchway
X Dickens
X Dobyns
X Hayek
X Mims
X Payne
X Throgmorton
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Marian Karr
From: Marian Karr
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 7:43 PM
To: 'angela anderson'; Council
Subject: RE: requesting a special session to approve a tobacco permit as an emergency prior to July
15th session
Thank you Angela. At your request I will be forwarding this to Council Members this evening.
Marian Karr, MMC
City Clerk
From: angela anderson [ma i Ito: angelaeanderson @gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 7:39 PM
To: Council; Marian Karr
Subject: requesting a special session to approve a tobacco permit as an emergency prior to July 15th session
This correspondence will become a public record.
Dear Sirs or Madams:
I am writing to you as a woman owned small business owner, a mother of two young children, and someone
who is vested in Iowa city who is requesting a special meeting of the city council to approve our tobacco
permit license prior to the July 15th session for my business of Black and Gold Vapors, an e- cigarette lounge
and vapor bar located at 440 Kirkwood Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. I opened my doors on April 1,
2014, and at this time there was no requirement for a tobacco license for an e- cigarette shop. I do keep up on
the impending state laws and regulations, and so I filled out my form and I went to the City Clerk's office that
day trying to obtain a tobacco permit, and was unable to. I was told it wasn't required, check back in two
weeks. I proceeded to repeatedly contact the City Clerks office via phone on 4/18/2014, 4/30/2014,
5/15/2014, 5/28/2014, 6/6/2014 ( I came in person to request the form) and I called on 6/16/2014. Each time I
contacted the clerks office I was informed they didn't have the forms, call back in two weeks, It goes into effect
July 1, 2104, but there will be a grace period. I was told this repeatedly when I called the office, speaking with
different members of the staff there.
It is my understanding the forms were available on June 18, 2014, two days after I called. i again called July
1 st, and was told that the forms were available. I downloaded the forms, and sent them back today, July 2nd. I
was then told I there was no grace period for operation, that I would be unable to operate my business and to
shut down for two weeks until the city council could meet again and approve my permit on July 15.
This information completely goes against what I had been informed of for months now. I was told there was a
grace period. I was told that they didn't have the forms, and to apply on July 1. I followed the information given
to me repeatedly.
I cannot afford to shut down my business for two weeks while I'm waiting for the council to meet on July
15th. My business will go under and I will most likely lose everything including my home. My one employee
will go homeless, as I will be unable to keep her on to grow my business. I have invested my entire life's
savings in this business, scrimping and saving all my pennies so I could make a better life for my children. I
didn't obtain a loan when I started this business. I scrimped and saved for 5 years and used my own money to
start the business. I have invested my blood, sweat and tears in this. We have been running month to month in
costs since April. I left my second job to run my business as my second job. I started the business in Iowa city
because of my fiance's strong ties to this community. I currently live in Texas. It is not easy trying to raise two
children, work a full time job and run anew business from over 800 miles away. My fiance and I want to
move up there and raise our children in this wonderful community. I fear my dreams are all for nothing,
because with this shutdown, I will be unable to obtain that. My wedding that I have been saving for will have to
be cancelled or postponed, because the money that was going towards that will now need to go to a business
attorney to file Bankruptcy. This is not the legacy I want to leave my two young children. They won't
understand why mommy can't put food on the table or buy them clothing that fits. They won't understand why
we are having to go to the homeless shelter, if we can find space. I don't have an additional safety net. This is
my safety net
I understand I'm not a million dollar business, so why should a special session be called. I understand this is
your second job. I understand you may not like the type of business I own, or agree with it. I get all of that. But
can we put that aside for one minute?
I am requesting the special session, not only as a small business who is just getting off the ground, but also as
a business owner who is contributing to the community. I operate a small business as a woman with two
children. Regardless of what I sell, I have been contributing and paying both income taxes and state
sales taxes and I am slowly growing. I want to grow my business and continue to contribute to Iowa city. As
most small businesses operate, we operate month to month.and are slowly growing and increasing. With so few
businesses now days being run by women, why stomp out that growth?
I implore you, not only on my behalf, but my children's behalf to please call a special session and approve our
permit immediately. I await your prompt response to this matter.
Thank you
Angela Anderson
Black and Gold Vapors Owner
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Prepared by: Marian K. Karr, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5043
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -210
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE DANCING PERMIT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, that a Dancing
Permit as provided by law is hereby granted to the following named person and at the
following described locations upon his/her filing an application, having endorsed thereon
the certificates of the proper city officials as to having complied with all regulations and
ordinances, having a valid beer, liquor, or wine license /permit, to wit:
Regina Catholic Education Center — 2140 Rochester Ave.
Mill Restaurant — 120 E. Burlington St.
Iowa City Fieldhouse — 118 S. Dubuque St.
Passed and approved this 15th day of ,July , 20_lA__—•
MAYOR
ATTEST: --�� 2e
CITY"-CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobyns the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Botchway
x
Dickens
x
Dobyns
x
Hayek
x
Mims
x
Payne
x
Throgmorton
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M E M 0 RA N D U M
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: July 1, 2013
Re: Council Agenda item:
Resolution of Necessity for City- University Project 1 Amendment #12
Introduction
State Code requires an Urban Renewal Plan be amended to include any project for which the
City Council may wish to consider entering into a development agreement as financial partner.
In recent months, several potential urban renewal projects in the City- University Project I Urban
Renewal Area have come to light and this amendment would allow Council to consider financial
participation in them.
History /background
The original City- University Project I Urban Renewal Area was established in 1969 and has
been amended eleven times to accomplish various urban renewal projects.
Amendment #12 would allow Council to consider new projects within the existing urban renewal
area. The first would allow for the use of the tax increment in the district to help finance the
costs of the Central Business District streetscape improvement project. The streetscape project
includes improvements to public infrastructure that residents and the downtown business
community depend upon and for public streetscape amenities that set Iowa City apart.
Developers are also working out the details of several projects likely to be presented to Council
for consideration of tax increment financing. They include The Chauncey, at the corner of
Gilbert and College Streets, the Harrison Street Townhouses at the corner of Harrison and
Dubuque Streets, and a high rise hotel project on S. Clinton Street across from the new School
of Music. While details of each of these projects are still being refined, this amendment will allow
for the discussion of City participation in them. The decision to move forward with any of the
projects would be made in the future and require Council approval of development agreements
for each.
Discussion of Solution
For the City to consider participation in a development project, the project must be included in or
amended to the respective Urban Renewal Plan. Each time a plan is amended, Council must
pass a resolution of its necessity. Pursuant to that, a consultation with affected taxing entities is
held (scheduled for July 25 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Manager's conference room) and a public
hearing is set (August 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Harvat Hall).
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution of Necessity to begin the process of considering
City- University Project 1 Amendment #12.
Prepared by: Wendy Ford, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5248
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -211
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND SETTING DATES OF A
CONSULTATION (JULY 25, 2014) AND PUBLIC HEARING (AUGUST 19, 2014) ON A
PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 12 TO THE CITY - UNIVERSITY PROJECT I URBAN
RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
WHEREAS, The City has previously determined the City- University Project I Urban Renewal
Area, as amended, to have areas of slum and blight and to be appropriate for economic
development, and designated it as appropriate for various urban renewal projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to add certain projects
thereto, and
WHEREAS, proposed Urban Renewal Projects under this amendment include the following:
The Chauncey, the Harrison Street Townhouse project, a downtown hotel, streetscape
improvements in the Central Business District, and park planning for the Riverfront Crossings
district; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code Chapter 403 requires the City Council to notify all affected taxing
entities of the consideration being given to the City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan
Amendment No. 12 and to hold a consultation with such taxing entities with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, Iowa Code Chapter 403 further requires the City Council to hold a public hearing on
the proposed City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan Amendment No. 12 subsequent to
notice thereof by publication and mail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. That one or more blight and economic development areas, as defined in
Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, exist within the City, and rehabilitation, conservation,
redevelopment, development, or combination thereof, of the area is necessary in the interest of
the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the City; and
Section 2. That the consultation on the proposed Amendment No. 12 to the City -
University Project I Urban Renewal Plan required by Section 403.5(2) of the Code of Iowa, as
amended, shall be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, July 25, 2014 in the City Manager's
Conference Room, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa and Wendy Ford, Economic Development
Coordinator, is hereby appointed to serve as the designated representative of the City for
purposes of conducting said consultation, receiving any recommendations that may be made
with response thereto and responding to the same in accordance with Section 403.5(2).
Section 3. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause a notice of said
consultation to be sent by regular mail to all affected taxing entities, as defined in Section
403.17(1), along with a copy of the proposed City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan,
Amendment No. 12. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF A CONSULTATION TO BE HELD BETWEEN THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AND ALL AFFECTED TAXING
ENTITIES CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CITY - UNIVERSITY
PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 12
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Resolution No. 14 -211
Page 2
The City of Iowa City, Iowa will hold a consultation with all affected taxing entities, as
defined in Section 403.17(1) of the Code of Iowa, as amended, commencing at 12:00 P.M. on
Friday, July 25, 2014 in the City Manager's Conference Room, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa
concerning a proposed City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan, Amendment No. 12, a
copy of which is attached hereto.
Each affected taxing entity may appoint a representative to attend the consultation. The
consultation may include a discussion of the estimated growth in valuation of taxable property
included in the proposed Urban Renewal Area, the fiscal impact of the division of revenue on
the affected taxing entities; the estimated impact on the provision of services by each of the
affected taxing entities in the proposed Urban Renewal Area, and the duration of any bond
issuance included in said Plan.
The designated representative of any affected taxing entity may make written
recommendations for modification to the proposed division of revenue no later than seven days
following the date of the consultation. Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator, as the
designated representative of the City of Iowa City, shall submit a written response to the
affected taxing entity, no later than seven days prior to the public hearing on the proposed City -
University Project I Urban Renewal Plan, Amendment No. 12, addressing any recommendations
made by that entity for modification to the proposed division of revenue.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, as
provided by Section 403.5 of the Code of Iowa, as amended.
Dated this day of ,
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
(END OF NOTICE)
Section 4. That a public hearing on the proposed City- University Project -.I Urban
Renewal Plan, Amendment No. 12 shall be held before the City Council on August 19, 2014 at
7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled,
at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give public notice of this
public hearing in the "Press- Citizen," once on a date not less than four (4) nor more than twenty
(20) days before the date of said public hearing, and to mail a copy of said notice by ordinary
mail to each affected taxing entity, such notice in each case to be in substantially the following
form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF
A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY - UNIVERSITY
PROJECT I URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa will hold a public hearing at its meeting on
August 19, 2014 which commences at 7:00 P.M. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk to consider adoption of the City- University Project I Urban Renewal
Plan, Amendment No. 12 (the "Plan ") which adds the following projects to the Plan: The
Chauncey, the Harrison Street Townhouse project, a downtown hotel, streetscape
improvements in the Central Business District and park planning for the Riverfront Crossings
district.
A copy of the plan is on file for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
Iowa City, Iowa.
The City of Iowa City, Iowa is the local agency which, if such Plan is approved, shall
undertake the urban renewal activities described in such Plan.
The general scope of the urban renewal activities under consideration in the Plan is to
assist qualified industries and businesses in the Urban Renewal Area through various public
Resolution No. 14 -211
Page 3
purpose and special financing activities outlined in the Plan. To accomplish the objectives of
the Plan, and to encourage the further development of the Urban Renewal Area, the plan
provides that such special financing activities may include, but not be limited to, the making of
loans or grants of public funds to private entities under Chapter 15A of the Code of Iowa. The
City also may install, construct and reconstruct streets, parking facilities, open space areas and
other substantial public improvement, and may acquire and make land available for
development or redevelopment by private enterprise as authorized by law. The Plan provides
that the City may issue bonds or use available funds for such purposes and that tax increment
reimbursement of such costs will be sought if and to the extent incurred by the City.
Any person or organization desiring to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be
heard at such hearing.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, as provided by
Section 403.5 of the State Code of Iowa.
Dated this day of
s /Marian K. Karr
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
(END OF NOTICE)
Section 6. That the proposed City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan for the City -
University Project I Urban Renewal Area, Amendment No. 12 is hereby officially declared to be
the proposed City- University Project I Urban Renewal Plan, Amendment No. 12, referred to in
said notices for purposes of such consultation and hearing and that a copy of said Plan shall be
placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15 day of July,. 2014
ILYA �M �-W 0
ATTEST:
City tterk City Attorney's Office 7/ 7_ %y
Resolution Igo.
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14 -211
It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobyns the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x Payne
x Throgmorton
Prepared by: Marian Karr, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 - 356 -5041
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -212
RESOLUTION ON UNCLASSIFIED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR
2015 FOR THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City, Iowa, employs the City Manager, City Attorney and City
Clerk subject solely to the action of the City Council referred to as unclassified personnel;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish salary compensation for the said unclassified
personnel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, that the following positions shall receive as salary compensation that amount
which is set forth and where said employee shall receive or collect any fees or other
compensation from others for services as such employee, the same shall be paid to the City
Treasury.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that the following compensation is hereby established effective July 1, 2014:
Salary: City Manager - $173,409.60
City Attorney - $ 139,068.80
City Clerk - $107,577.60
Other:
City Attorney - Additional 5 days of personal time added to contract (equivalent to a 2%
raise)
City Clerk - One time cash value of 2% raise ($2,142.40) to be paid directly to deferred
compensation plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that the amendment to the City Attorney's Employment Agreement attached hereto
is approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute
said amendment for and on behalf of the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July , 2014.
ATTEST: &al- ,0fu )V.
CITY CLERK
Approved by:
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It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobyns the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: DAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x Payne
x Throgmorton
AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Eleanor M. Dilkes, City Attorney of the City of Iowa City, and the City Council of the City of Iowa
City do hereby amend the employment agreement between them dated October 12, 1999 as
follows:
6.
Section 10 of said Agreement entitled "Vacation, Sick and Military Leave is amended to add
an additional paragraph "B" as follows:
B. The Employee shall receive the personal leave provided to administrative
employees (currently one day a year) and shall receive an additional 5 days of personal
leave each year. These 5 additional days of personal leave must be used each year and
may not be carried over from one year to the next.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
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CITY CLERK
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT 2014
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, before 2:30 P.M. on the
10th day of July, 2014. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately thereafter by the City Engineer or
designee. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be deemed a "sealed bid" for purposes of this Project.
Proposals received after this deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened. Proposals will be acted upon
by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the 15th day of July,
2014, or at a special meeting called for that purpose.
The Project will involve the following:
the removal and replacement of the City Hall North Court Trane HVAC unit serving areas of the City Hall
facility. The work will involve provisions to address pressurization issues in the system and an installation
of an open platform networked digital controls for all new equipment as well as upgrading the controls for
all terminal boxes associated with the replaced HVAC units.
There will be a recommended pre -bid meeting held on site, at City Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Helling
Conference room at 410 East Washington Street, on Thursday, June 26, 2014.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by Design Engineers,
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council, and are on file for public
examination in the Office of the City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a form furnished by the City and must be accompanied in a sealed
envelope, separate from the one containing the proposal, by a bid bond executed by a corporation
authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of the bid. The bid security shall be
made payable to the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of
Iowa City in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days of the
City Council's award of the contract and post bond satisfactory to the City ensuring the faithful performance of
the contract and maintenance of said Project, if required, pursuant to the provisions of this notice and the
other contract documents. Bid bonds of the lowest two or more bidders may be retained for a period of not to
exceed fifteen (15) calendar days following award of the contract, or until rejection is made. Other bid bonds
will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City Council.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100 %)
of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City, and shall
guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and also protect and save harmless the City from
all claims and damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly by the operation of the contract, and shall
also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of one (1 ) year(s) from and after its com-
pletion and formal acceptance by the City Council.
The following limitations shall apply to this Project:
Substantial Completion Date: November 26, 2014
Specified Final Completion Date: December 19, 2014
Liquidated Damages: $1,117.00 per day
The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the office of the City Clerk.
Copies of said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may be secured at
Technigraphics, a division of Rapids Reproductions located at 415 Highland Ave, Suite 100, Iowa City, Iowa
52240, Phone :319- 354 -5950 Fax:319- 354 -8973 Toll -Free 800 - 779 -0093 by bona fide bidders.
A $ 50.00 refundable fee is required for each set of plans and specifications provided to bidders or other
interested persons. The fee shall be in the form of a check, made payable to Technigraphics. The fee will be
returned if the plans are returned in unmarked and reusable condition within 15 days of Council Award. A
separate and nonrefundable $15.00 shipping and handling fee will apply to plans that are sent through postal
mail.
Prospective bidders are advised that the City of Iowa City desires to employ minority contractors and
subcontractors on City projects. A listing of minority contractors can be obtained from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development at (515) 242 -4721 and the Iowa Department of Transportation Contracts Office at
(515) 239 -1422.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the names of persons, firms, companies or other parties with
whom the bidder intends to subcontract. This list shall include the type of work and approximate subcontract
amount(s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the proposed
subcontractors, together with quantities, unit prices and extended dollar amounts.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference must be given to products and provisions grown and coal
produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa
Statutes. The Iowa reciprocal resident bidder preference law applies to this Project.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and also reserves the right to waive technicalities
and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Kumi Morris, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356 -5044
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -213
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL NORTH COURT HVAC REPLACMENT
PROJECT 2014.
WHEREAS, Modern Sheet Metal, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, IA has submitted the lowest responsible
bid of $269,900.00 for construction of the above -named project; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in City Hall Other Projects in CIP account #
G4707.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The contract for the construction of the above -named project for the base bid is hereby
awarded to Modern Sheet Metal, Inc., subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
program statements.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the contract for construction of the above -named
project and the Contractor's Bond, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements.
3. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department is authorized to execute change
orders as they may become necessary in the construction of the above -named project.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July 2014.
MAYOR
Approved by
ATTEST:
CITY LERK City Attorney's Office 1 ��
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It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobvns the Resolution be
adopted, and uaon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
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PROJECT 2014.
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CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The contract for the construction of a above -named project for the base bid plus
Alternates # is hereby aw d to , subject
to the condition that awardee secure de ate performance and payment bond, insurance
certificates, and contract complian progr statements.
2. The Mayor is her/ks e to sign the ontract for construction of the above -named
project and the Cnd, subject to a condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and nd, insurance ce ificatce and contract compliance program
statements.
3. The Director of tnd Recreation Dep ment is authorized to execute change
orders as they maecessary in the cons ruction of the above -named project.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT — HIGHWAY 1
TO MOSS RIDGE CAMPUS AT RAPID CREEK
PRESERVE
Sealed proposals will be received by the City
Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, until 2:30
P.M. on the 8th day of July, 2014. Sealed
proposals will be opened immediately thereafter
by the City Engineer or designee. Bids submitted
by fax machine shall not be deemed a "sealed
bid" for purposes of this Project. Proposals
received after this deadline will be returned to the
bidder unopened. Proposals will be acted upon
by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the
Emma J. Harvat Hall at 7:00 P.M. on the 15th day
of July, 2014, or at special meeting called for that
purpose.
The Project will involve the following:
31 -foot wide new PCC Roadway
approximately 2,100 -feet from Highway 1 to
proposed Moss Ridge Campus at Rapid
Creek Preserve Subdivision. Project also
includes Highway 1 improvements, 8 -ft walk,
traffic signals and interconnect, three
driveway connections, sanitary sewer, water
main, stormwater system, and detention
basin renovations.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with
the plans and specifications prepared by Shive-
Hattery, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa, which have
heretofore been approved by the City Council,
and are on file for public examination in the Office
of the City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be completed on a form
furnished by the City and must be accompanied
in a sealed envelope, separate from the one
containing the proposal, by a bid bond executed
by a corporation authorized to contract as a
surety in the State of Iowa, in the sum of 10% of
the bid. The bid security shall be made payable to
the TREASURER OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, and shall be forfeited to the City of Iowa
City in the event the successful bidder fails to
enter into a contract within ten (10) calendar days
of the City Council's award of the contract and
post bond satisfactory to the City ensuring the
faithful performance of the contract and mainte-
nance of said Project, if required, pursuant to the
provisions of this notice and the other contract
documents. Bid bonds of the lowest two or more
bidders may be retained for a period of not to
exceed fifteen (15) calendar days following award
of the contract, or until rejection is made. Other
bid bonds will be returned after the canvass and
tabulation of bids is completed and reported to
the City Council.
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The successful bidder will be required to furnish
a bond in an amount equal to one hundred
percent (100°/x) of the contract price, said bond to
be issued by a responsible surety approved by
the City, and shall guarantee the prompt payment
of all materials and labor, and also protect and
save harmless the City from all claims and
damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly
by the operation of the contract, and shall also
guarantee the maintenance of the improvement
for a period of five (5) year(s) from and after its
completion and formal acceptance by the City
Council.
The following limitations shall apply to this
Project:
Work occurring during 2014 on Moss Ridge
Road shall include the following components:
sanitary sewer, earthwork rough grading, storm
sewer, box culvert placement, temporary seeding
and erosion control.
Work occurring during 2014 on Highway 1 shall
include the following components: 10'x5' box
culvert extension (STA 1087 +00), east side
pavement widening (STA 93 +40 to STA 106 +40;
Stage 1a), completion of shop drawing process to
facilitate ordering of traffic signalization and
interconnect components, temporary seeding and
erosion control.
The remaining project components are to be
completed during 2015.
The late start date for the Work is August 4,
2014, and must be completed within 150 working
days.
Incentive Payment: $1,500 per working day (up
to a maximum of $30,000).
Liquidated Damages: $1,500 per working day.
The late start date for the Highway 1 east side
pavement widening (STA 93 +40 to STA 106 +40;
Stage 1a) work is August 4, 2014, and must be
completed within 32 working days. This portion
of the work is also subject to incentive payments
and liquidated damages as follows:
Incentive Payment: $1,500 per working day (up
to a maximum of $30,000).
Liquidated Damages: $1,500 per working day.
The plans, specifications and proposed contract
documents may be examined at the office of the
City Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifi-
cations and form of proposal blanks may be
secured at the Office of City of Iowa City, City
Engineer's office, by bona fide bidders.
A $50 refundable fee is required for each set of
plans and specifications provided to bidders or
other interested persons. The fee shall be in the
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form of a check, made payable to the City of Iowa
City.
Prospective bidders are advised that the City of
Iowa City desires to employ minority contractors
and subcontractors on City projects. A listing of
minority contractors can be obtained from the
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals at
(515) 281 -5796 and the Iowa Department of
Transportation Contracts Office at (515) 239-
1422.
Bidders shall list on the Form of Proposal the
names of persons, firms, companies or other
parties with whom the bidder intends to subcon-
tract. This list shall include the type of work and
approximate subcontract amount(s).
The Contractor awarded the contract shall
submit a list on the Form of Agreement of the
proposed subcontractors, together with quanti-
ties, unit prices and extended dollar amounts.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference must
be given to products and provisions grown and
coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to
Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully re-
quired under Iowa Statutes. The Iowa reciprocal
resident bidder preference law applies to this
Project.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all
proposals, and also reserves the right to waive
technicalities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of Iowa
City, Iowa.
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK
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Prepared by: Denny Gannon, Assistant City Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356 -5142
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOSS RIDGE ROAD PROJECT.
WHEREAS, Streb Construction Company, Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, has submitted the lowest
responsible bid of $3,440,330.92 for construction of the above -named project; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Moss Ridge Road Project account # S3802.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The contract for the construction of the above -named project is hereby awarded to Streb
Construction Company, Inc., subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate
performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program
statements and subject to concurrence by Iowa Department of Transportation.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for
construction of the above -named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
program statements and subject to concurrence by Iowa Department of Transportation.
3. The City Engineer is authorized to execute change orders as they may become necessary
in the construction of the above -named project.
Passed and approved this day of , 20
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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Prepared by: Jason Havel, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5410
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -214
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EMERALD STREET
GROUND STORAGE RESERVOIR BOOSTER PUMP VFD REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the
Emerald Street Ground Storage Reservoir Booster Pump VFD Replacement Project, as included
in a contract between the City of Iowa City and Advanced Electrical Services, Inc. of Iowa City,
Iowa, dated October 16, 2013, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond have been filed in the
City Engineer's office; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Ground Storage Reservoir VFD
Replacement/Upgrade account #W3213; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $65,900.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July , 20 14
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It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobyns the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
ENGINEER'S REPORT
July 2, 2014
City Clerk
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Re: Emerald Street Ground Storage Reservoir Booster Pump VFD
Replacement Project
Dear City Clerk:
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -1826
(319) 356 -5000
(319) 356 -5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
I hereby certify that the Emerald Street Ground Storage Reservoir Booster Pump
VFD Replacement Project has been completed by Advanced Electrical Services,
Inc. of Iowa City, Iowa, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications prepared by Strand and Associates, Inc.
The final contract price is $65,900.00
I recommend that the above - referenced improvements be accepted by the City
of Iowa City.
Sincerely,
Ronald R. Knoche, P.E.
City Engineer
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Prepared by: Michael Moran, Parks & Recreation Director, 220 S. Gilbert St.., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5110
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -215
CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ASHTON
HOUSE REMODELING PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Director has recommended that the work for
remodeling of the Ned Ashton House, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa
City and Iowa State Contractors of Ottumwa, Iowa, dated August 15, 2013, be accepted;
and
WHEREAS, the performance and payment bond have been filed in the City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, the bid was $199,000.00, and the final contract price is $194,029.93.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
Said improvements are hereby accepted by the City of Iowa City, Iowa.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July , 2014.
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Resolution No. 14 -215
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It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobvns the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x Payne
x Throgmorton
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MEMORANDUM
Date: July 9, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Steve Long, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Mike Moran, Director of Parks and Recreation
Karen Howard, Associate Planner
Re: Amending the consultant agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group
Introduction: One of most significant goals for the Riverfront Crossings District is to transform
the site of the former North Wastewater Treatment Plant into a new flood - resilient riverfront
park, which will be a major catalyst for redevelopment in the Riverfront Crossings District. The
importance of this major new park should not be underestimated, as the quality, features and
amenities within this new park will set the tone for and drive the quality of development in the
surrounding areas. In addition, because it is centrally located near Downtown and the
University of Iowa campus and directly across the river from the commercial area along
Riverside Drive, the park has the potential to become a major destination for the entire
community and for visitors to Iowa City. The City recently received an $8.5 million grant from the
State of Iowa to demolish the wastewater treatment facility, clean up the site, and prepare it for
development as a park. With funding, support and assistance from the U.S. EPA, the Iowa
DNR, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and the University of Iowa, the City has also been
working with McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group to explore options for improving safety
surrounding the Burlington Street dam, improving fish habitat, creating educational and
recreational opportunities and stabilizing and restoring the riverbanks from the Burlington Street
dam down to Highway 6. Since the river restoration project and the park planning are all related
to implementation of the larger Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and in order to
keep pace with the grant funded project to demolish the wastewater treatment plant, staff
recommends combining these various planning efforts by amending the contract with
McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group to include planning for the new riverfront park.
History: In February 2013 the City signed an agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater Design
Group to be the lead engineering and design consultant for the river restoration and dam
modification project. After extensively studying the area around the Burlington Street Dam it was
determined that the proposed recreation portion of the project would have too great an impact
on the floodplain near the dam. The focus of the recreation portion of the project shifted south to
the area adjacent to the planned riverfront park. It has since been determined that the flow and
drop necessary for whitewater recreation in an area away from the dam will be more feasible if a
whitewater channel is constructed through the proposed riverfront park. A new flashboard
structure across the Iowa River will likely be required to provide the drop to power the
whitewater course while not impacting the regulatory floodplain.
In the meantime, the City also applied for and received an $8.5 million flood mitigation grant
from the State of Iowa to demolish the North Wastewater Treatment Plant, clean up the site,
and prepare it for development into an urban park that will be more resilient to future flooding
events along the Iowa River. To enhance the ability of the land to absorb run -off and
floodwaters, funding for construction of up to 5 acres of wetlands was included in the grant. We
also just received news that the EPA has awarded the City another grant of technical assistance
to develop a green infrastructure plan for the park, with the main focus on restoring Ralston
Creek to a more natural state and demonstrating how private development surrounding the park
can incorporate green features that will better absorb and clean stormwater before it flows into
the creek and the river.
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While this is quite a bounty of grant funding and support from outside sources, it is a significant
challenge for staff to coordinate and manage the various grants and contractors associated with
the grants. It will be more cost effective and easier to coordinate all of these tasks if we can limit
the number of contractors involved in the planning effort. In addition, if the park planning can
proceed in a timely fashion it will help inform the demolition contractor how to grade and prepare
the site. In particular, it will result in significant cost savings if the general location of wetland
features and the potential whitewater channel are known at the time the demolition contractor is
grading the site.
Discussion of Solutions: Both the McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group and their
subcontractors, RDG Planning and Design and Stanley Consultants, have extensive experience
and expertise designing parks that include significant recreational features such as whitewater
and adventure sports, as well as more passive green space, including trails, wetland areas,
flexible open space, interpretive signage, educational components, public art, and other
landscape features.
McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group has submitted an amended contract to include planning
for the park. The park planning component of the contract will include development of two
different concepts along with rough cost estimates:
• a park with both active adventure sports components along with more passive elements,
such as trails, wetlands, and usable green space; and
• a concept for a similar active /passive park that includes a whitewater course that flows
through the park.
These concepts will be presented to the public for their input at a public open house this fall.
The amended contract reduces the initial contract for the river restoration /dam modification
project from $360,140 to $289,140 and includes an additional $241,000 for park planning for a
total of $530,140. Of that total $361,140 will be funded by grants from outside sources. Iowa
City would be responsible for $169,000.
In summary, the larger Riverfront Crossings planning effort has generated significant support
from the public, the State of Iowa, the University of Iowa, and from outside funders such as the
EPA. In addition to the $8.5 million flood mitigation grant, more than 2/3 of the funding for the
river restoration, dam modification, and park planning will come from grants from outside
sources. Combining and coordinating the planning for improvements to the Iowa River, Ralston
Creek and for the new park will result in a more cohesive plan for the area. Due to their
knowledge of the river and the wastewater treatment plant site and their extensive experience
designing whitewater features, green infrastructure, and other active and passive park
amenities, McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group along with their subcontractors will be able to
easily extend their study area and develop detailed concepts for the new park as well as
improvements to the river. Amending the contract for McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group to
include planning for the park will help to reduce costs as we demolish the wastewater facility
and grade and prepare the land for the new park and will reduce staff time necessary to
manage the various grants.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign
an amended contract with McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group.
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Marian Karr
From: Kandy Maharas <kayaaa @aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:30 PM
To: joleary@press - citizen.com.; council @iowa - city.org.
Subject: Re: Burlington St. Dam Fun Park
Well it sounds like a fun idea! My brother, a Univ. of Iowa sophomore, Jack Neuzil and his friend Ray Neubauer were
attracted to the dam when it had "floats" stuck in it in 1965. They used inner tubes to, I assume, float down the river in
hopes of grabbing them as they went over the dam. Ray floated on down the river. Jack drowned just below the dam. A
U of I prof. Ed Macagno watched in horror from the Hydraulics Lab and was haunted for years about watching Jack drown
and being unable to help. I didn't know there had been 4 other deaths over the years.
It's good you are studying the problem but $360,000 is absurd whether it's grant money or not. If you go ahead with
plans be sure to include the cost of search and rescue because there will be more drownings. I can imagine a drunk U of
I student or two after drinking in "Beer Town" up the hill and deciding after midnight to jump in the river because it sounds
like a fun idea.
We live in Denver and hear about drownings all the time along Clear Creek in Golden- and of course in the
mountains. We also get warnings about staying out of the water when it is fast flowing, down river from "the falls" , and
high water. A better idea would be to build a water park (there are lots of rolling hills nearby) like we have in Denver
called Hyland Hills Water World- There is supervision and it looks like it is a real money maker!!
Kandy Maharas
Denver CO
Prepared by: Steve Long, Neighborhood Svc. Coordinator, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5250
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -218
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDED
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH MCLAUGHLIN WHITEWATER DESIGN GROUP
FOR THE IOWA RIVER RESTORATION /BURLINGTON STREET DAM MODIFICATION
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City relocated the North Wastewater Treatment Plant with the intent to convert the
vacant area into a regional riverfront park located in the Riverfront Crossings District; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a consultant contract with McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group to
create preliminary design options for the modification of the Burlington Street Dam to create safety
improvements, riverbank stabilization, fish passage, and educational and recreational opportunities
along the Iowa River;
WHEREAS, the City wishes to incorporate the design of the Riverfront Crossings park to connect
residents with the riverfront, remove the property from the path of repetitive flooding, create
downtown green space, and restore the floodplain to its natural function;
WHEREAS, McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group is very familiar with the area, including the Iowa
River riverfront and the surroundings; and
WHEREAS, the consultant fee originally was $360,140, and the amendment provides for the
reduction of the original fee to $289,140 and the addition of the park planning of $241,000 for a total
amended contract amount of $530,140; and
WHEREAS, funding will primarily be with grant funds; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's interest to amend the consultant agreement to include design for the
Riverfront Crossings park, including two design options.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the City Manager is authorized to sign an amendment to
the consultant agreement with McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group to create a preliminary and
final design of the Riverfront Crossings park that connects residents with the riverfront, removes the
property from the path of repetitive flooding, creates downtown green space, and restores the
floodplain to its natural functions.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July, 2014.
ATTEST:
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• Create a resilient riverfront park system
• Maintain Downtown Iowa City as the focal point of the region
• Encourage pedestrian- oriented, mixed -use redevelopment
• Enhance Ralston Creek to become a community asset
• Develop a multi -modal transportation network
• Incorporate art throughout the district
• Create a network of green streets in the district
• Promote sustainable design practices throughout the district
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Crossings Plan
• Adoption of new zoning standards that will facilitate private
redevelopment
• Rezoning property within Riverfront Crossings so developers
can take advantage of the new zoning standards
• Planning and development of the new riverfront park—
major catalyst for redevelopment
• Restoring the street grid and developing and implementing
enhanced streetscaping along Clinton Street — grand
boulevard linking Downtown to the new riverfront park.
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• Streambank restoration along the Iowa River
• Restoration of Ralston Creek
• Construct wetlands (for function, demonstration, and education)
• Develop and connected trail network through the park and along the both
sides of the river
• Public Art
• Green infrastructure (extension of green fingers into surrounding
neighborhood)
• Open space and recreational amenities for future high density
neighborhood that will surround the park
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• Partnership with the EPA, State DNR, Iowa Dept. of Cultural
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• Create new education and recreation opportunities
• Multi -use for all ages and a variety of activities
• Improve safety & access to river
• Improve fish habitat
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• Campus Wellness Center with 700,000 annual visits is nearby
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• Riverbank and streambank stabilization and restoration
• Connecting east and west sides of Iowa River
• Improving safety surrounding the dam
• Improving Fish Habitat
• Developing new educational and recreational opportunities
• Creating up to five acres of wetlands
• Trails and other park amenities — two options developed
• Linkages to future neighborhoods that surround the park
• Green infrastructure
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MEMORANDUM 2d(10)
Date: July 7, 2014
To: Tom Markus
From: Steven J. Rackis, Iowa City sing Authority
Re: Updates and amendments to the Iowa City Housing Authority's Housing Choice
Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan and Admissions and Continued Occupancy
(ACOP) Plan.
Introduction:
The purpose of the HCV Administrative Plan is to:
• Establish policies for issues not covered under Federal regulations for the Section 8
Voucher, and Family Self - Sufficiency programs administered by the Iowa City Housing
Authority.
• The provisions of this Administrative Plan govern administration of the Section 8
Voucher and Family Self - Sufficiency programs administered by the Iowa City Housing
Authority.
The purpose of ACOP is to define the Iowa City Housing Authority's policies for the operation
of the Public Housing Program, incorporating Federal, State and local law.
History/Background:
The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development requires City Council approval of
significant amendments and substantial deviation/modification to the HCV Administrative Plan
and ACOP.
Proposed Amendments to the HCV Plan:
1. We recommend adding the following as reasons to deny an application.
Section 4.8 Section 8 Tenant Selection criteria: May Deny three (3) year period of
ineligibility: (A) Criminal Activity.
• A "drug" is also any controlled substance listed in Chapter 124 of the Iowa Code.
• Add Engaging in Harassment in the 2nd Degree or higher.
Section 4.8 Section 8 Tenant Selection criteria: (B) Miscellaneous Reasons (1 year period of
ineligibility).
• Add Harassment in the 3 `d Degree.
July 7, 2014
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2. We recommend deleting a sentence regarding a larger subsidy in order to clarify the criteria
used in issuing a larger subsidy.
Section 6.0: Assignment of Bedroom Sizes (Subsidy Standards) 24 CFR 982.402
Current 6.0 ( U
One - bedroom will be assigned for every One - bedroom will be assigned for every
two adults regardless of relationship, unless two adults regardless of relationship, unless
18 or older and a High School student. The 18 or older and a High School student.
Housing Authority may issue a larger
subsidy standard for families consisting of
one or more adult family members who are
elderly and/or disabled.
In cases where clients request for exceptions and/or reasonable accommodation, Section 6.0
currently contains the following language:
"The Iowa City Housing Authority may grant exceptions to its established subsidy standards
if the ICHA determines the age, sex, handicap, or relationship of family members or other
personal circumstance justifies the exception ". "The ICHA will review documents from
DHS, physicians, or other similar sources to make this determination ".
3. Section 6.7: Special Housing Types:
Currently, the HCV Administrative Plan does not have a definition of Shared Housing. We
recommend adding the following definition of Shared Housing, which is adapted from the
HOME Investments Partnership Program tenant selection criteria for Special Needs
Populations. 24 CFR 92.253(d)(3)(ii):
• Shared housing is limited to the population of families (including individuals) with
disabilities that significantly interfere with their ability to obtain and maintain
housing; Such families will not be able to obtain or maintain themselves in housing
without appropriate supportive services from a recognized service provider; and Such
services cannot be provided in a non - segregated setting.
Proposed amendments to ACOP:
1. We recommend adding the following as reasons to deny an application.
8.4 Grounds for Denial (E.) Discretion to Deny for Criminal Activity (3 year period of
ineligibility).
• A "drug" is also any controlled substance listed in Chapter 124 of the Iowa Code.
• Add Engaging in Harassment in the 2nd Degree or higher.
8.4 Grounds for Denial (F.) Discretion to Deny for Other Miscellaneous Reasons (1 -year
period of ineligibility).
• Add Engaging in Harassment in the 3 n Degree.
July 7, 2014
Page 3
2. On May 19, 2014, the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
issued PIH Notice 2014 -12 (HA). This notice implements Sections 210 and 243 if Title II of
P.L. 113 -76, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. Specifically, HUD is requiring
Housing Authorities to limit Flat Rents to 80 percent of the applicable Fair Market Rent
(FMR) adjusted, if necessary, to account for reasonable utilities costs.
13.4 Flat Rent: Add the following sentence:
• All Flat Rents will be set at no less than 80 percent of the applicable Fair Market Rent
(FMR) adjusted, if necessary, to account for reasonable utilities costs.
3. Add New Section 20.6 Over - Income Families
The federal regulations allow the ICHA to terminate the tenancy when the family's income is
above the initial eligibility amount, but the ACOP does not provide for that. We recommend
being able to end assistance for families who are over income in order to open up units to
families with lower incomes.
• The Iowa City Housing Authority may terminate the tenancies of families who are over
income, subject to the following paragraph:
Unless it is required to do so by local law, the Iowa City Housing Authority may not
terminate the tenancy of a family solely because the family is over the income limit for
public housing, if the family has a valid contract for participation in an FSS program
under 24 part 984. The Iowa City Housing Authority may not terminate the tenancy of a
family for being over the income limit for public housing if the family currently receives
the earned income disallowance provided by 42 U.S.C. 1437a(d) and 24 CFR 960.255
and 24 CFR 960.261.
The Iowa City Housing Authority will give adequate notice to over income families so
they can secure other housing.
Discussion:
On June 19, 2014, the Housing and Community Development Commission reviewed the
proposed amendments to the HCV plan and ACOP. They recommend City Council approve the
proposed amendments with the exception of denials based on the use "synthetic marijuana ". This
item was a late addition to their agenda and the Housing Authority's memorandum to the
Commission did not include the proposed "synthetic marijuana" amendment to the HCV Plan
and ACOP. The Commission was reluctant to vote on the item without reading the actual
language.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving all proposed amendments to the HCV Plan and ACOP.
Prepared by: Steven J. Rackis, ICHA Administrator 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 -887-
6065
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
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HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing Authority
and the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the adoption of a Housing
Choice Voucher (HCV) Administrative Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to tenant selection criteria, assignment of bedroom sizes, and
definition of shared housing constitute a significant amendment to the HCV Administrative Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The HCV Administrative Plan, with updates and amendments, be adopted as the policy of
the Iowa City Housing Authority; and,
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify appropriate copies of this
resolution together with any necessary certifications as may be required by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed and approved this day of 12014.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
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Prepared by: Steven J. Rackis, ICHA Administrator 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319 -887-
6065
RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY'S
PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY
POLICY (ACOP).
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City functions as the Iowa City Housing
Authority and the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the adoption of a
Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP); and
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to tenant selection criteria, flat rents, and over income families
constitute a significant amendment to the ACOP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The ACOP, with updates and amendments, be adopted as the policy of the Iowa City
Housing Authority; and,
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify appropriate copies of this
resolution together with any necessary certifications as may be required by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed and approved this day of , 2014.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
Approved by
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
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MEMORANDUM "
DATE: July 9, 2014
TO: Tom Markus, City Manager
FROM: Ron Knoche, City Engineer 4,e—
RE: Public Works Complex — Exterior Washout, PCC Access Road and Storm
Sewer
July 15th, August 19th and September 16th
Introduction:
This project will construct a new Exterior Washout, a PCC Access Road and storm sewer at the Public
Works Complex on South Gilbert Street. This project is included in the capital program.
History /Background:
City vehicles currently use an exterior washout located at the North Wastewater Site. The North
Wastewater Site will be demolished later this year, requiring that this facility be relocated. With the
continued build -out of the new Public Works Complex, there is increased need to install the access
road and associated storm sewer between the new Fuel Facility and the Salt Storage Building.
Discussion of Solution:
Based on the schedule to demolish the North Wastewater Site, it has been determined that these
improvements are the current priority in the overall plan to migrate all operations from other locations to
the South Gilbert site. The Exterior Washout and the Emulsion Tank have been located immediately
south of the new Warm Storage Building, adding needed proximity to their most regular users. The
new Washout will consist of 3 wash bays, providing efficiencies over the current operations. With the
Fuel Facility and Warm Storage Building construction complete, the access drive connecting the north
and south ends of the site is now needed. The paving and storm sewer constructed with this project
have been sized and located to accommodate and provide for the long term Public Works Facility
Master Plan.
Financial Impact:
The estimated project construction cost is $324,758.00. Funding for this project is available from
General Obligations Bonds and Road Use taxes. The project will be competitively bid.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends proceeding with the project using the following schedule:
July 15th - Set Public Hearing
August 19th - Hold Public Hearing
September 16th - Award Project
Prepared by: Melissa Clow, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356 -5413
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -216
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2014 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC WORKS EXTERIOR
WASHOUT, PCC ACCESS ROAD AND STORM SEWER PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION.
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Public Works Facility Site Work
account # 3956.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the above - mentioned project is to be held on the 19th day of August,
2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting
is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing
for the above -named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above -named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July , 20_j_4__.
MAYOR
Approved by
ATTEST: r� _ �[C ,�s ✓,lulL�94�1G
CITY CLERK City Attorney's Office 7 S�j y
Resolution No. 14 -216
Page 2
It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobyns the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x_ Payne
x Throgmorton
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 9, 2014
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Ron Knoche, City Engineer ,
Re: Willow Creek Streambank Restoration Project
Introduction:
The Willow Creek Streambank Restoration Project will repair creek bank erosion and storm
drainage issues caused by flash flooding in April 2013.
History /Background:
Flash flooding in April 2013 caused damage to Willow Creek at various locations throughout
Iowa City. Damage included bank erosion, scour holes at drainage structures and pedestrian
bridge abutments, undermined sidewalks and trails, and debris build up.
Discussion of Solutions:
The sites included in this project were visited by City Staff and FEMA representatives.
Appropriate repairs were discussed and agreed upon in the months that followed. Bank
stabilization improvements will include clearing and grubbing of brush and small trees,
reshaping stream banks and installing rip -rap on the streambed and banks. Scour holes will be
filled with rip -rap and pedestrian bridge abutments will be backfilled with compacted gravel and
covered with rip -rap. A new storm sewer drainage structure and storm sewer will be installed at
one location. Debris will be removed and disposed at a proper facility and sidewalks and trails
will be repaired.
Financial Impact:
The estimated construction cost for this project is $202,741.00. Funding for this project is
provided by FEMA funds. The local match will be funded by Storm Water Management funds.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends proceeding with the following schedule for this project:
July 15 — Set Public Hearing
August 19 — Hold Public Hearing (approve plans and specifications)
September 16 — Award Project
Prepared by: Jason Reichart, Public Works / Engineering, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319)356 -5416
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -217
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 19, 2014 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK STREAMBANK
RESTORATION PROJECT, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the 04/13 Flooding - Stormwater
account # M3627.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the construction of the above - mentioned project is to be held on the 19th day of
August, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, or if said
meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as posted by the
City Clerk.
2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing
for the above -named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a
general circulation in the City, not less than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before
said hearing.
3. That the copy of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the above -named project is hereby ordered placed on file by the City
Engineer in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July 120 14
MAYOR
Approved by
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Resolution No. 14 -217
Page 2
It was moved by Throgmorton and seconded by Dobyns the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x Payne
x Throgmorton
Prepared by: Robert Miklo, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -524- (SUB14- 00010)
RESOLUTION NO. 14` -219
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
LINDEMANN SUBDIVISION - PART 7, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Walden Wood Associates II LLC, filed with the City Clerk the final plat of
Lindemann Subdivision - Part 7, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following- described real estate in Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa, to wit:
Beginning at the Northeast Corner of Outlot "G" of Lindemann Subdivision - Part
Two A, to Iowa City, Iowa, in accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book
47 at Page 76 of the Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence
S00 °05'18 "E, along the East Line of said Outlot "G ", 320.98 feet, to the Northeast
Corner of Lindemann Subdivision - Part Six, to Iowa City, Iowa, in accordance with
the Recorded Plat thereof; Thence S89 054'42 "W, along the North Line of said
Lindemann Subdivision - Part Six, a distance of 120.00 feet; Thence N00 005'18 "W,
along said North Line, 37.02 feet; Thence S89 054'42 "W, along said North Line,
848.78 feet; Thence S73 °23'26 "W, along said north Line, 50.31 feet; Thence
S80 °04'01 "W, along said North Line, 125.00 feet, to the Northwest Corner thereof;
Thence S08 °51'01 "E, along the West Line of said Lindemann Subdivision - Part Six,
a distance of 66.30 feet; Thence S00 005'18 "E, along said West Line, 93.68 feet, to
the Northeast Corner of Lindemann Subdivision - Part Four A, to Iowa City, Iowa, in
accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 57 at Page 277 of the
Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence S89 054'42 "W, along said
the North Line of said Lindemann Subdivision - Part Four A, 109.66 feet, to the
Southeast Corner of Lindemann Subdivision - Part Five, to Iowa City, Iowa, in
accordance with the Plat thereof Recorded in Plat Book 57 at Page 303 of the
Records of the Johnson County Recorder's Office; Thence N14 016'56 "W, along the
East Line of said Lindemann Subdivision - Part Five, a distance of 218.91 feet;
Thence N15 052'39 "W, along said East Line, 60.00 feet; Thence NO2 018'51 "W, along
said East Line, 264.35 feet, to the Northeast Corner thereof, and a Point on the
North Line of said Outlot "G" of Lindemann Subdivision - Part Two A; Thence
S87 041'27 "E, along said North Line, 1321.16 feet, to the Point of Beginning. Said
Tract of Land contains 10.14 Acres, and is subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, and the subdivision has been made with the
free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and
WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa
(2013) and all other state and local requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
Resolution No. 14 -219
Page 2
IOWA, THAT:
1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above - described real estate be and the
same are hereby approved.
2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets and easements as provided by law and
specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for
public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons.
3. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and directed,
upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to said
subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final plat after
passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents and the plat at
the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of the
owner /subdivider.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July 2014.
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adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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To: City Council
Item: SUB14 -00011
Lindemann Subdivision — Part Seven
GENERAL INFORMATION:
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Robert Miklo
Date: Jul 15, 2014
Applicant: Southgate Development
755 Mormon Trek Blvd
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319)337 -4195
gsiders @sgdev.net
Property Owner:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Size:
Existing Land Use and Zoning:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Neighborhood Open Space District
File Date:
60 Day Limitation Period:
Walden Wood Associates LLC
755 Mormon Trek Blvd.
Iowa City, IA 52244
Final plat approval
Development of a 28 -lot residential subdivision
Anna Street
10.14 acres
Planned Development Overlay (OPD5)
North: Agricultural (OPDB)
South: Residential (OPD8)
East: Residential (OPDB)
West: Residential (OPD5)
Low density single family residential
Lower West Branch (NE3)
May 27, 2014
July 27, 2014
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The applicant, Southgate Development, has submitted a final plat for a 39 -lot, 7.41 -acre
subdivision located at Lillian Street. The preliminary plat for Lindemann Subdivision Parts 4B, 6 &
7 was approved on February 18, 2014.
ANALYSIS:
The final plat of Lindemann Subdivision — Part Seven is in general compliance with the approved
preliminary plat and subdivision regulations. The property is subject to a Conditional Zoning
Agreement (CZA) that requires the developer to contribute funds to the City for the reconstruction
of Lower West Branch Road, inclusion of a greenway and trail along the stream and wetland
corridor, and an interconnected street pattern including future connections to Lower West Branch
Road.
Neighborhood parkland or fees in lieu of: The applicant has dedicated the stream corridor to
the west of the property as open space and will extend the Court Hill Trail. This dedication
satisfies the open space requirements of the Neighborhood Open Space Ordinance and the
required greenway dedication of the CZA, therefore there are no additional open space
requirements for this subdivision.
Infrastructure Fees: The applicant will be required to pay $395 per acre for water main extension
fees and a sanitary sewer tap -on fee of $1,038.26 per acre. Payment of these fees is addressed
in the legal papers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of SUB14- 00009, the final plat of Lindemann Subdivision — Part
Seven, a 28 -lot, 10.14 acre residential subdivision located at Lillian Drive subject to approval of
construction drawings and legal papers by the City Engineer and City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Final plat
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -220
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
ROBERT'S DAIRY ADDITION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Hy -Vee, Inc., has submitted to the City Clerk the final plat of Robert's
Dairy Addition, Iowa City, Iowa, Johnson County, Iowa, for approval; and
WHEREAS, the property is owned by Hy -Vee, Inc., and the City of Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, said subdivision is located on the following- described real estate in Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa, to wit:
Auditor's Parcel 2014016, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, in accordance with the plat
thereof recorded in Plat Book 58, at Page 187, in the Records of the Johnson County
Recorder's Office, lying in the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 2,
Township 79 North, Range 6 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Iowa City, Johnson
County, Iowa. Said Tract of land contains 8.21 acres, and is subject to easements and
restrictions of record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed final plat and subdivision, and recommend approval; and
WHEREAS, a dedication has been made to the public, .and the subdivision has been made with
the free consent and in accordance with the desires of the owners and proprietors; and
WHEREAS, said final plat and subdivision are found to conform with Chapter 354, Code of Iowa
(2013) and all other state and local requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The said final plat and subdivision located on the above - described real estate be and the
same are hereby approved.
2. The City accepts the dedication of the streets and easements as provided by law and
specifically sets aside portions of the dedicated land, namely streets, as not being open for
public access at the time of recording for public safety reasons.
3. To the extent that the City has any existing ownership interest in the real estate dedicated
as public right -of -way, the City does hereby consent to such dedication.
4. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, are hereby authorized and
directed, upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legal documents relating to
said subdivision, and to certify a copy of this resolution, which shall be affixed to the final
plat after passage and approval by law. The City Clerk shall record the legal documents
and the plat at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense
Resolution No. 14 -220
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5030
RESOLUTION NO
14 -221
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
LOCATED AT 316 DOUGLASS COURT.
WHEREAS, the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program is a joint effort between the
University of Iowa and the City to encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated
neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City purchases rental units located in designated neighborhoods surrounding
the University of Iowa, rehabilitates them, and then sells them to income - eligible buyers; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased and rehabilitated a single family home located at 316 Douglass
Court, Iowa City; and
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer to purchase 316 Douglass Court for the principal
sum of $85,000 (the amount the City paid to acquire the home), plus the "carrying costs" of
approximately $9,100, which are all costs incurred by the City to acquire the home, maintain it
and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home,
mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate taxes, and any costs in excess of $50,000 to
repair and rehabilitate the home; and
WHEREAS, this sale would provide affordable housing in a designated area surrounding the
University of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2014, the City Council adopted a Resolution proposing to convey its
interest in 316 Douglass Court, authorizing public notice of the proposed conveyance, and
setting the date and time for the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds
that the conveyance is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, that:
1. Upon the direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to
execute a warranty deed conveying the City's interest in 316 Douglass Court, legally
described as Lot 26, Wise Addition, Iowa City, Iowa.
2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any
actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law.
Resolution No. 14 -221
Page 2
It was moved by Dickens and seconded by Payne the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
x
x
x
x
x
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Passed and approved this
NAYS: ABSENT:
Botchway
Dickens
Dobyns
Hayek
Mims
Payne
Throgmorton
15 th day of July 2014.
MAYOR
ATTEST: / /ii-' le
CITY CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
r CITY OF IOWA CITY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 7, 2014
TO: Tom Markus, City Manager
FROM: Kirk Lehmann, Neighborhood Services Intern
Steve Long, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
RE: July 15 City Council meeting agenda item: sale of UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership
home
Introduction
On July 15, City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of
316 Douglass Ct. as part of the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership Program. Once this home is sold,
the program will have 38 completed homes.
316 Douglass Court
Under the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership, the City proposes to sell 316 Douglass Ct. for $85,000
plus carrying costs of $9,100. "Carrying costs" are all the costs incurred by the City to acquire, maintain
and sell the home, including abstracting and recording fees, interest on the loan to purchase the home,
mowing and snow removal, utilities, and real estate taxes along with any costs in excess of $60,000 in
rehabilitation expenses. HOME and CDBG funds were used to rehabilitate and sell the home as a single -
family owner occupied home to an income - eligible buyer. Renovations included electrical work,
plumbing, newly refinished and repainted walls, new light fixtures, a completely rehabilitated bathroom,
new carpet and flooring, and the installation of brand new appliances, cabinets and counters. The cost
of renovations (up to $60,000) is not included in the sale price and forgiven once the homeowner has
lived there for ten years which is five years longer than usual because of HOME regulations. The home
must also be owner- occupied for 20 years. Built in 1956, this house has 762 square feet of living space,
including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The buyer will receive down payment assistance in the
amount of $5,000.
Statement of Fiscal Impact
The assessed value of 316 Douglass Ct. at the time of purchase was $83,190 and the sale price is
approximately $94,100. There will be no impact on the General Fund for ongoing operating expenses.
Recommendation
This home is located on a street where there are many rentals and after the renovation it has become
an asset to its neighborhood and the community. Staff recommends approval of the resolution to
authorize the conveyance of 316 Douglass Ct. as part of the UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership
program.
July 7, 2014
Page 2
316 Douglass Ct. — before renovations
316 Douglass Ct. — after renovations
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., IowarCity ( (919) 356 -5030
RESOLUTION NO.
2014 JUN 24 AN 8: 4 E
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING C YANCE O SIN
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LOCATED AT 316 DOUGLA COURT.
WHEREAS, the UniverCity Nei borhood Partnership Progra is a joint effort between the
University of Iowa and the City t encourage home ownership and reinvestment in designated
neighborhoods surrounding the niversity of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City purchases r tal units located in desig ated neighborhoods surrounding
the University of Iowa, rehabilitates t em, and then sells them to income - eligible buyers; and
WHEREAS, the City purchased and re bilitated a single fnily home located at 316 Douglass
Court, Iowa City; and /
WHEREAS, the City has received an offer purcha
sum of $85,000 (the amount the City paid to cquire
approximately $9,100, which are all costs incurre by i
and sell it, including abstracting and recording fees, i
mowing and snow removal, utilities, real estate tax
repair and rehabilitate the home; and
ee 316 Douglass Court for the principal
e home), plus the "carrying costs" of
ie City to acquire the home, maintain it
,rest on the loan to purchase the home,
and any costs in excess of $50,000 to
WHEREAS, this sale would provide affordable ht6using in�a designated area surrounding the
University of Iowa; and / \
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2014, the City Countil adopted a Res ution proposing to convey its
interest in 316 Douglass Court, authorizing public notice of the roposed conveyance, and
setting the date and time for the public heari g; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing n the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds
that the conveyance is in the public inter St.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R/conveying D BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, that:
1. Upon the direction of thtorney, the Mayor and the City Clerk are - thorized to
execute a warranty de
d the City's interest in 316 Douglass Court, legally
described as Lot 26, Wise Addition, Iowa City, Iowa.
2. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to deliver said warranty deed and to carry out any
actions necessary to consummate the conveyance required by law.
Resolution No.
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adopted, and upon roll call there were:
and seconded by
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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Prepared by: Dave Panos, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5145
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -222
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT
AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ASPHALT
RESURFACING PROJECT 2014, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY
TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE
TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate
of cost for the above -named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon
held.
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Pavement Rehabilitation account # S3824.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the above -named
project are hereby approved.
2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above -
named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer,
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice, not less than 4 and
not more than 45 days before the date for filing the bids, for the receipt of bids for the
construction of the above -named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly
and having a general circulation in the city.
4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City,
Iowa, at the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall, before 2:30 pm on the 30th day of
July, 2014. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee,
and thereupon refered to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon
said bids at its next meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th day of August, 2014, or at a later date and /or time as
determined by the Director of Public Works or designee.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July , 2014.
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City Clerk City Attorney's Office 7 e- /y
Resolution No.
Page 2
14 -222
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Payne the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x Botchway
x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x Payne
x Throgmorton
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Prepared by: Jason Havel, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5410
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -223
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CON-
TRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WADE
STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT
OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE TO BIDDERS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR
RECEIPT OF BIDS.
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for the above -named project was published as required by law, and the hearing thereon held;
and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Wade St. Water Main Replacement account
#W3217.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA THAT:
The plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the above -named
project are hereby approved.
2. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above -
named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to Treasurer,
City of Iowa City, Iowa.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice, not less than 4 and not
more than 45 days before the date for filing the bids, for the receipt of bids for the
construction of the above -named project in a newspaper published at least once weekly
and having a general circulation in the city.
4. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 2:30 p.m. on the 14th day of August,
2014. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and
thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said
bids at its next regular meeting, to be held at the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa City,
Iowa, at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th day of August, 2014, or at a special meeting called for that
purpose.
Passed and approved this 15th day of July 120 14
MAYOR
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It was moved by Payne and seconded by Dickens the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
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x Dickens
x Dobyns
x Hayek
x Mims
x Payne
x Throgmorton
Prepared by: Dave Panos, Sr. Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 319 - 356 -5145
RESOLUTION NO.
14 -224
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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AND AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR THE SYCAMORE STREET — CITY LIMITS TO
GILBERT STREET, PHASE 1 PROJECT.
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the City's intent to proceed with a public improvement project and to
acquire property rights for the above -named project was given as required by law, and the hearing thereon
held; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City desires to construct the Sycamore Street —City Limits to South Gilbert
Street, Phase 1 Project ( "Project ") which includes the reconstruction of Sycamore Street from the south
Iowa City limits to Lehman Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that construction of the Project is a valid public purpose under
State and Federal law, and has further determined that acquisition of certain property rights is necessary for
the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, City staff should be authorized to acquire necessary property rights at the best overall price to
the City; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Sycamore Street —City Limits to S. Gilbert Street
account #S3931.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
THAT:
It is the City's intent to proceed with the Sycamore Street —City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase
1 Project.
2. The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to acquire property rights necessary for the
construction of the Sycamore Street — City Limits to South Gilbert Street, Phase 1 Project ( "Project ")
which Project constitutes a public improvement under Iowa law. The City Council further finds that
acquisition of said property rights is necessary to carry out the functions of the Project, and that
such Project constitutes a valid public purpose under state and federal law.
The City Manager or designee, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office, is authorized and
directed to establish, on behalf of City, an amount the City believes to be just compensation for the
property to be acquired, and to make an offer to purchase the property for the established fair
market value.
4. The City Manager or designee is authorized to sign purchase agreements for the purchase of property
and /or easements, and offers to purchase property and /or easements.
5. In the event negotiation is successful, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, upon direction
of the City Attorney, to execute and attest all documents necessary to effectuate the purchase of said
property rights. The City Attorney is hereby directed to take all necessary action to complete said
transactions, as required by law.
Resolution No. 14 -224
Page 2
6. In the event the necessary property rights for the Project cannot be acquired by negotiation, the City
Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to initiate condemnation proceedings for acquisition of any
and all property rights necessary to fulfill the functions of the Project, as provided by law.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, City Council, General Public
FROM: City Clerk
RE: July 15 Addition to Agenda
ITEM # 13A
JOHNSON COUNTY EMAIL RE LOCAL SALES TAX (LOST) — CONSIDER THE REQUEST FOR
INPUT FROM JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONCERNING SUNSET OF LOST,
BALLOT LANGUAGE, AND LOST PROCEEDS TOWARD PAYMENT OF THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX
BOND, WHICH MAY INCLUDE AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 14 -207.
Comment: An email was received on July 10 from the Board of Supervisors requesting a response from
Johnson County municipal clerks and administrators on a number of issues. Since the Council does not
have a regular meeting until August 19, the item has been added to the agenda to allow a response and
consideration of an amended resolution. On June 30, Council adopted Res. 14 -207 requesting LOST be
submitted to the voters. Attached to the July 10th email are Res. No. 14 -207 (revised), and an excerpt of
the ballot language for consideration.
ACTION:
Marian Karr
From: Andy Johnson <ajohnson @co.johnson.ia.us>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 5:13 PM
To: Marian Karr; Tom Markus; Thor Johnson (tjohnson @ci.coralville.ia.us); Kelly Hayworth
(khayworth @ci.coralville.ia.us); Tracy Mulcahey; Ryan Heiar (rheiar @CI.North- Liberty.IA.US);
mjackson @tiffin - iowa.org; cityhills @sharontc.net; Cami Rasmussen
< cami.rasmussen @solon- iowa.com >; Ionetreecity @iowatelecom.net;
oxfordcityhall @southslope.net; swisher2 @southslope.net; uhclerk @yahoo.com
Cc: Kingsley Botchway
Subject: Re: Local Option Sales Tax
Sorry, paragraph 3 should have read that 10% of the LOST proceeds would go toward payment of the courthouse annex
bond.
Andy
Sent from my Whone
On Jul 10, 2014, at 4:28 PM, "Andy Johnson" <aiohnson @co.iohnson.ia.us> wrote:
Johnson County municipal clerks and administrators,
On Tuesday the Board of Supervisors discussed the local option sales tax referendum that has been
requested by Iowa City.
The Board of Supervisors is interested in your input regarding several matters concerning this
referendum:
1. The Code gives the Board of Supervisors the ability to determine the length of time the LOST is
in effect. Another option is that the tax is in effect until repealed by referendum. Finally, the
Board can pass a resolution to the effect that each community can determine the sunset
date. Iowa City's resolution requests a 10 year period. The Board would appreciate any
feedback and input that your council might have about the sunset of the LOST.
2. As the Board considers the ballot language for the unincorporated areas, the Supervisors are
interested in the ballot language (uses) that your councils are considering.
3. Finally, it appears that the LOST referendum is going to appear on the same ballot as the bond
referendum for a courthouse annex. The Board of Supervisors would appreciate it if the
communities would consider including in their ballot language that 10% of the proceeds of the
bond referendum would go toward payment of the courthouse annex bond, thus lowering the
property tax impact to Johnson County residents.
Please send responses to me and I will collect and forward all input on to the Board of Supervisors. Also,
there is joint entities meeting on July 28th. The Board would propose that the LOST be on the agenda
and perhaps be a significant part of the discussion at that meeting. This would provide all entities an
opportunity to offer input and ask questions.
Thanks.
Andy Johnson
Executive Assistant
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
913 South Dubuque St., Ste. 201
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 319 - 356 -6000, Ext. 8009
Fax: 319 - 356 -6036
www.iohnson-county.com
REVISED
Prepared by: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356 -5030
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -207
RESOLUTION REQUESTING SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE
IMPOSITION OF A LOCAL SALES AND SERVICES TAX TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE INCORPORATED AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
JOHNSON COUNTY.
WHEREAS, Chapter 4238 of the Iowa Code provides for the imposition of certain local option
taxes, including a local sales and services tax; and
WHEREAS, the Code provides that the question of the imposition of a local sales and services
tax shall be submitted to the registered voters of the incorporated and unincorporated areas of
the county upon receipt by the county commissioner of elections of the motion or motions,
requesting such submission, adopted by the governing body or bodies of the city or cities within
the county representing at least one -half the population of the county; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa is the governing body of a city whose
population constitutes in excess of one -half of the population of Johnson County; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the State property tax reform legislation passed in 2013 will
result in lost property tax revenue of $37 million over the next 10 years to the City of Iowa City
and the potential for an additional $14.7 million in lost revenue if the State fails to honor its
backfill commitments; and
WHEREAS, in addition to other strategies such as controlled spending and the creation of
operating efficiencies, it is essential for the City to diversify its revenues if it is to have funds
available to implement the Council's strategic plan to foster a more inclusive and sustainable
Iowa City through a commitment to healthy neighborhoods, a strong urban core, strategic
economic development activities, a solid financial foundation and enhanced communication and
marketing; and,
WHEREAS, with the exception of the Iowa City and Des Moines areas, all metropolitan areas in
the State of Iowa have a local option sales tax which allows them to diversify their revenue
structure, reduce their property tax rates and invest in community priorities; and
WHEREAS, while Iowa City has lowered its property tax rate in each of the last three years
through reduced staffing and restructuring, it still has the fourth highest property tax rate of the
ten largest cities in the State and a rate that is significantly higher than its neighboring
communities, putting it at a competitive disadvantage both in the region and the State; and
WHEREAS, significant additional reductions in Iowa City's property tax rate will require an
alternative revenue stream; and,
WHEREAS, adequate funding for the construction and maintenance of public street
infrastructure is essential to creating and maintaining a strong urban core and healthy
neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, maintenance of City streets has been deferred due to inadequate revenues in the
Road Use Tax Fund; and,
WHEREAS, adequate funding of street and trail infrastructure to serve pedestrians, bicycles and
elderly and disabled persons is essential to fostering a sustainable and inclusive community;
and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for additional affordable housing in the Iowa City
metropolitan area, and in furtherance of the City's commitment to Healthy Neighborhoods, the
City's 2014 -2015 strategic plan includes a new initiative to evaluate programs and methods to
promote affordable housing; and,
WHEREAS, the Iowa City area is home to a network of entities that are dedicated to increasing
the availability of affordable housing and able to effectively and efficiently implement affordable
housing projects in the event that additional revenue is made available to them; and,
WHEREAS, when compared to other available sources of revenue the local option sales tax
provides the greatest amount of revenue with the least financial impact on city residents
because a substantial portion of the revenue would come from visitors to the Iowa City
metropolitan area; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interests of the City for the voters to be
asked whether a 1 cent local sales and services tax should be imposed for a period of ten (10)
years and used by the City of Iowa City for property tax relief, public street and trail
infrastructure and affordable housing as set forth in the ballot proposition stated below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, as follows:
1. The following ballot proposition language for the proposed imposition of a local sales and
services tax is approved:
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED? Yes
No
Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the cities of Iowa City,
and the unincorporated area of Johnson County
at the rate of one percent ( % %) to be effective from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2025.
A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the cities of Iowa City, ,
and in the unincorporated area of Johnson County at the rate of one percent (I%) to be
effective from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2025.
Revenues from the sales and services tax are to be allocated as follows:
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY:
50% for property tax relief.
40% for maintenance, repair, construction and reconstruction of public streets, trails
and associated infrastructure.
10% for programs and initiatives that increase affordable housing.
2; The Johnson County Commissioner of Elections is hereby requested and authorized to place
said ballot proposition language on the ballot for a special election to be held on the date of the
general election on November 4, 2014.
3. The Board of Supervisors is hereby requested to consider the Iowa City City Council's
request to direct that the ballot contain a provision for the repeal, without election, of the local
sales and service tax on June 30, 2025.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to promptly provide a certified copy of this
resolution to the Johnson County Commissioner of Elections and to notify the Johnson County
Board of Supervisors of the adoption of this resolution.
Passed and approved this 30th day of June , 2014.
proved
City Attorney's Office
MAYOR
Resolution No. 14 -207
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
MAYS: ABSENT:
x
Botchway
x
Dickens
x
Dobyns
x
Hayek
x
Mims
x
Payne
x
Throgmorton
1. The following ballot proposition language for the proposed imposition of a local sales and
services tax is approved:
SHALL THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC MEASURE BE ADOPTED? Yes
No
Summary: To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the cities of Iowa City,
and the unincorporated area of Johnson County at
the rate of one percent (1 %) to be effective from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2025.
A local sales and services tax shall be imposed in the cities of Iowa City, , at
the rate of one percent (1 %) to be effective from July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2025.
Revenues from the sales and services tax are to be allocated as follows:
FOR THE CITY OF IOWA CITY:
50% for property tax relief.
40% for maintenance, repair, construction and reconstruction of public streets, trails and
associated infrastructure.
10% for programs and initiatives that increase affordable housing.