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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-15 CorrespondenceTentative Agreement between the POLICE LABOR RELATIONS ORGANIZATION OF IOWA CITY (PLRO-IC) and the CITY OF IOWA CITY December 8, 2015 at 12:30pm Subject to ratification by the parties' principals The proposed changes are as follows: Amend Article XXVIII, Section 2, as follows: Commencing the effective date of the compensation period as defined in Section 1 of the Article, the City shall increase the pay of all officers by two and four -tenths percent (2.4%) at the beginning of fiscal year 2016-2017, and further by two and four -tenths percent (2.4%) at the beginning of fiscal year 2017-2018, and further by two and six -tenths (2.6%) at the beginning of fiscal year 2018-2019. Change health insurance contribution, deductible, and out-of-pocket as follows: Single Monthly Contribution Deductible Out -of -Pocket (1/1/17) $50 $600 $1,000 (1/1/18) $55 $650 (1/1/19) $60 $675 $1,100 Family Monthly Contribution Deductible Out -of -Pocket (1/1/17) $90 $800 $1,700 (1/1/18) $95 $850 $1,800 (1/1/19) $100 $900 $1,900 Union:a�,& I /g�l s— ,; J City: 1'TTrl?� - W. CITY OF IOWA CITY 4d_(1=. °'�`, MEMORANDUM Date: December 9, 2015 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: Karen Jennings, Human Resources Administrator Re: Approval of PLRO tentative agreement Introduction: The December 15, 2015 agenda will include a consent agenda item approving tentative agreement negotiated between the City of Iowa City and the Police Labor Relations Organization (PLRO) of Iowa City. History/Background: The current PLRO collective bargaining agreement expires June 30, 2016. The City participated in collective bargaining with PLRO in accordance with Chapter 20 of the Iowa Code. After exchanging initial proposals on October 1, 2015 and October 15, 2015 the parties reached a voluntary tentative agreement in a December 8, 2015 bargaining session. In 2014, the City reached a voluntary five-year settlement with the AFSCME union which included wage and insurance settlements through FY2018, with a re -opener for wages and insurance only for FY2019-FY2020. Discussion of Solutions: The PLRO agreement was voluntarily settled for a term of three years and includes wage and insurance settlements mirroring the AFSCME settlements for FY2017 and FY2018 and an FY2019 wage and health insurance settlement. The wage settlements provide for across the board increases of 2.4% in FY2017, 2.4% in FY2018, and 2.6% in FY2019. The insurance settlements include the following changes over a three year period. Again, the FY2017 and FY2018 settlements mirror the terms negotiated in the existing AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The City's collective bargaining agreement with the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, AFF Local #610 also expires on June 30, 2015. The City and Local #610 exchanged initial proposals on August 27, 2015 and September 10, 2015. The parties participated in an October 22, 2015 collective bargaining session and will meet again on December 15, 2015 to continue negotiations. Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council approve the PLRO tentative agreement. Single Deductible amily Deductible Single ow of Pocket Family Out of Pocket Single Contribution Family I Contribution CURRENT $600 $800 $1000 $1700 $45 $85 FY2017 $600 $800 $1000 $1700 $50 $90 FY2018 $650 $850 $1000 $1800 $55 $95 FY2019 $675 $900 $1100 $1900 $60 $100 The City's collective bargaining agreement with the Iowa City Association of Professional Firefighters, AFF Local #610 also expires on June 30, 2015. The City and Local #610 exchanged initial proposals on August 27, 2015 and September 10, 2015. The parties participated in an October 22, 2015 collective bargaining session and will meet again on December 15, 2015 to continue negotiations. Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council approve the PLRO tentative agreement. 12-15-15 4f(11 Marian Karr From: Community Transportation <communitytransportationjc@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 2:56 PM To: Council Subject: Community Transportation Committee Hello Iowa City City Council Members, My name is Laura Jackson, and I am an intern working with The Community Transportation Committee (CTC). The CTC is a coalition of community organizations, employers, and community members dedicated to expanding transportation -to -work options in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty. Providing more transportation options benefits the local economy by providing an adequate workforce and promotes self-sufficiency for community members who need transportation. I am contacting you, because the CTC believes that public transportation should be a priority in the upcoming Iowa City city council strategic planning meeting on November 3oth. Many social service agencies and community members have expressed that lack of adequate transportation is a barrier to obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. The CTC is currently collecting data from community members in a survey about public transporation's impact on employment, the results of which we will share with the city council when data collection has concluded. The main barriers which have been expressed so far are listed below. Barriers to Employment: Early morning and late night: Buses do not run before 6 am or after io pm Monday through Friday, and buses do not run before 6 am or after 7 pm on Saturday (i.e. if working third shift, no public transportation) Gaps: Buses run only once per hour after g am, and buses do not run on Sundays Intercity: Buses do not run frequently enough between Iowa City/Coralville and North Liberty Expresses: Buses can take too long to get to work on time even if riding the earliest bus Safety: Not enough bus stops- can be unsafe to walk long distances to nearest stop Please consider public transportation a priority in the city council strategic planning meeting, and do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. We appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you, Laura Jackson Community Transportation Committee Our Community Supporters: Shelter House Coralville Ecumenical Pantry North Liberty Community Pantry Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County Housing Fellowship Habitat for Humanity JC Affordable Homes Coalition Iowa Project for public Life PATV 12-15-15 4f(2) Marian Karr From: Rohlf, Julia K <julia-rohif@uiowa.edu> Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 10:51 PM To: Council Subject: Interview Request Hello City Council members, I am a journalism student at the University of Iowa and I am currently working on a story for class which I am hoping to speak with some of you about. Almost two years ago (in January of 2013) there was a petition brought before the Iowa City, City Council to ban drones, red light cameras, and license plate readers in Iowa City. The petition passed and the mentioned tools were banned. However, the petition was only for two years and thus in the fast -approaching 2016 it will be possible for these tools to be allowed in Iowa City. I am working on a story examining the likelihood of these tools being brought into Iowa City after the ban has expired and the results other cities have had after using such tools. I am wondering if any of you would be willing to speak with me on this matter. The story will be for a class with a due date of mid-December, but could have a chance of being published at a later date. Thank you for your time and for all that you do for our city. I look forward to hearing from you. Julia Kaye Rohlf Marian Karr 4f(3) From: Sam Lustgarten <sam.lustgarten@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2015 3:44 PM To: Council; Mitch Lingo Subject: Concerns about university apartments in Iowa City Dear City Council, My name is Sam Lustgarten and I'm a doctoral graduate student in counseling psychology. Today, I'm writing you with information about difficult rent prices and increases occurring on the University of Iowa's land at Aspire at West Campus. In August 2014, new buildings were built, rented, and students began to move in. The apartments were constructed on university property — leased to a management company, Balfour Beatty Realty Group, for $1. Three-story complexes filled the west campus area it was bequeathed an elite title of "Aspire at West Campus." Suddenly, once subsidized and public buildings became private. Overnight, leases went from $435 to nearly $900 for 1 -bedroom apartments. Similar rises were seen in 2 - bedroom apartments. With an over 100% increase, those that previously lived in the university -subsidized housing largely left. The groups were predominantly people of color, international students, and young families. They couldn't afford the new leases nor their terms (from month-to-month to yearly). The playgrounds disappeared and beautiful new cars rolled. Aspire became a playground for young professionals (many getting paid full five -figure salaries) moving to Iowa City, rather than the student body that was originally intended. As graduate students, we have fixed budgets and stipends. They are vulnerable to sudden market shifts. Recently, the COGS Union scored a large win for graduate student salaries. This year, they negotiated a I% pay increase along with full tuition scholarships for graduate student employees. Remember, these are people working for the university —just like faculty and staff. And next year they arranged for a 3% pay increase. In a low inflation environment, these increases are deeply meaningful and significant for this population. Unfortunately, these increases might not reach graduate students pockets; especially those living at Aspire at West Campus. The building management company intends to raise monthly rent for everyone. Much of the negotiated funds will be lost to these exorbitant new costs. For 1-bedroom/l-bath apartments, the new "market rate" will be $959. Two-bedroom/1-bath apartments will be $1039. Finally, and most astoundingly, 2-bedroom/2-bath apartments will now be priced at $1239. Every single price represents an over 100% increase in rent between the old, university -managed Hawkeye Court and the privately -managed Aspire at West Campus. Same location, same bus route, same free parking, same services included. Nothing is different except the ownership. A common rule for renters is to never pay more than 30% of your income on rent (httv://www.refinOL29.com/sl)ending-on-rent). In other words, you should annually make 40X one rent payment. When I divide my after-tax salary of $18720 by 40, I'm left with $468 for rent every month. At the old Hawkeye Court University Apartments I paid around $450 per month. The budget worked and the university understood my particular predicament. Now, everything has changed. The private company, Balfour Beatty, which operates Aspire at West Campus on public university land, will begin to charge $959 for new 1 -bedroom tenants. As an incoming graduate student without a social network or strong sense of the community, you'd be spending 61.5% of your income on rent. Over the course of a 5 -year PhD program, you'd spend $57,540 on rent alone. Today, the university and Iowa City community has a chance — an opportunity to better graduate students' lives and take action. We must advocate for change, representation, and a check on the realty group. We need rent control and price restrictions on the Aspire apartments. At this point, their "market rates" do not afford students an opportunity to live modestly and in budget. Just as graduate students receive pay raises, their funds will be usurped by these market barons. They will be pushed out of the communities they were told they could afford. Thank you so much for your time, Sam Lustgarten Sincerely, Samuel D. Lustgarten Counseling Psychology Department of Psych & Quant Foundations University of Iowa https://www.linkedin.com/in/samlustgarten httys://www.researchgate.net/profile/Samuel Lustgarten/ Marian Karr 4f(4) From: Bryon Young <bry0770@mchsi.com> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 4:12 AM To: Council Cc: Bryon Young Subject: FLUORIDE IS A POISON... An urgent issue the City Council needs to revisit at once: I will not drink our poisonous Iowa City water and here is the reason (see article below). The City desperately needs to join other municipalities across the USA who have already gotten rid of fluoride in their drinking water. What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Fluoride? hqp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/ 12/ 13/fluoride- decgption.aspx?e cid=20151204Z1 DNL SECON&utm source=content&utm medium=email&utm content= secon&utm campaign=20151204Z1&et cid=DM91669&et rid=1247500023 12-15-15 4f(5) Marian Karr From: Marian Karr Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 8:58 AM To: Marian Karr Subject: FW: Pedestrian Walkway - Newton Road From: Ron Knoche Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 2:48 PM To: 'Daniels, Sheila M' Cc: Tom Markus; Council; Jason Havel; Kent Ralston Subject: RE: Pedestrian Walkway - Newton Road Sheila, The pedestrian crossing signs were installed yesterday. Once again thank you for bringing this signage issue to our attention. Have a great weekend! Ron Ronald R. Knoche, PE Public Works Director City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa Email: ron-knoche@iowa-city.org Phone: (319) 356-5138 Cell: (319) 430-3625 Fax: (319) 356-5007 From: Daniels, Sheila M [mailto:sheila-daniels@uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, December 04, 2015 1:41 PM To: Ron Knoche Cc: Tom Markus; Council; Jason Havel; Kent Ralston Subject: Re: Pedestrian Walkway - Newton Road Hi Ron, I was just wondering when you think the signs might go up? I haven't noticed anything placed but understand it might take some time. Thanks, Sheila On Oct 27, 2015, at 12:49 PM, Ron Knoche <Ron-Knoche(a-),iowa-city.org> wrote: 1 Ms. Daniels: Thank you for your email to the Council dated October 23rd I have had an opportunity to review the intersections you mentioned. Although there are pavement markings delineating the pedestrian crossing for the pedestrian, as you mention, there are no signs warning the drivers. We will be installing signage at these crossings within the next few weeks. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly. Sincerely, Ronald R. Knoche, PE Public Works Director City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa Email: ron-knoche(i6owa-city.org Phone: (319) 356-5138 Cell: (319) 430-3625 Fax: (319) 356-5007 From: "Daniels, Sheila M" <sheila-daniels(&uiowa.edu> Date: October 23, 2015 at 10:42:31 PM CDT To: "council(ibiowa-city.org" <council�a�,iowa-city.org> Subject: Pedestrian Walkway Dear Council Members, I recently moved to Iowa City to attend a residency program in orthodontics at The University of Iowa. I am writing because I have noticed quite a lack of pedestrian cross signs surrounding the dental school and medical campus. There are crosswalks, but not signs to cars to tell them to slow down for pedestrians. With all the hills, this makes crossing the street extremely unsafe and, despite the fact that I look both ways every time I have noticed that cars absolutely do not stop to allow me to cross the street. There are two areas in particular I would like to mention: the crosswalk between Lincoln Avenue and Newton and the crosswalk between Woolf and Newton. Prior to living in Iowa City, I spent 5 years in Richmond, Virginia and grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan - both cities with ample pedestrian crossings and where cars are made to allow people walking to have the right of way. I mention this to you because I am seriously concerned for the people on the medical campus - I am sure there is going to be an unfortunate circumstance, for myself or another person, as there is no reminder to vehicles to slow for pedestrians. I have loved my time so far in Iowa City, but this situation makes me very uncomfortable and I wanted to bring it to your attention. I do hope you'll consider a crossing sign for pedestrians in these 2 spots, or at the very least, put up a sign instructing cars to yield - and perhaps enforce these signs with police patrol for some time after the signs are placed. Thank you for your time - I just wanted to bring the matter to your attention. Respectfully yours, Sheila Daniels Sheila Daniels D.D.S. Orthodontic Candidate The University of Iowa, 2017 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jim KnAPP <impeachliars@nail.com> Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 2:58 AM Subject: The Purpose of this email is to Impeach Obama before he destroys the USA\ To: Anap91940(a-gmail.com Hopefully all you friends will list lies Obama has told and we will keep an up to date list. So lets see how fast we canmakeit. After all 31 more months is unbearable. So keep your stories coming. 4f(6) Marian Karr From: Jim Knapp <jknapp1940@gmail.com> Sent: To: Monday, December 07, 2015 3:07 AM Al and Janet Johannessen; Alan Monson; Aleksey Gurtovoy; Alish Lundberg; Ally Monson; Amalia Benitez; Amerock; Amanda Molencamp; Amy Grask; Amy Correia; Amy Monson; Andy & Teresa Schaeckenbach; Anita Perry; Ann Burnett; Anna Wu; Annie Iglehart; Asabi Dean; Athena Grady; Baker, Clay and Olivia; Barb Eler; Barb Matson; Barb Skogman; Barbara McBride; Barbara Patton; Beth McBride; Bill Kotz; Bob Friest; bojana1234563 @gmail.com; Bonnie Fritz; Brett & Melanie Mangold; Brooks Simpson; Butch Nelson; Cary Massan; Catherine Holt; Connie; Daily Iowan; Dan & Belinda Gee; Dan & Tori Tegtmeier; Darla Barcomb; Darrell Hansen; Dee Mosher; Demi; Don Webb; Eileen; Emelinda Te; Erin Bagalman; Frank & Barb Stephen; Frankie Davis; Council; James Boardman; Jack Murphy; Jan Hinrichs; Jennie Brantman; Jennifer S; Jim Knapp; Joe Abdo; Joe Fackler; Joe Pieper; John & Chrissy Niebaum; Jon Knapp; Lee Burleson; Leider Glenn; Liz Tilden; Leslie Camille Russell; Mack Anderson; Maggie Falk; Mary Ellen Parker; Ms Joy Asham; Maryann Boardman; Ms Sandra Stuart; Ms. Gail Fox; Phyllis, Leath; Rebekah Duwa; Richard Eliasen; Richard Trealoff; shepard.smith@foxnews.com; Sherine EI Shendidy; Shirley Knapp; The Political Forum; Snookie Pemble; The Political Forum; Tim Bennington; Tim Holt; Wyn Seeley; william kochneff; Trudy Carpenter Subject: Fwd: The Purpose of this email is to Impeach Obama before he destroys the USX ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jim KnAPP <impeachliars@nail.com> Date: Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 2:58 AM Subject: The Purpose of this email is to Impeach Obama before he destroys the USA\ To: Anap91940(a-gmail.com Hopefully all you friends will list lies Obama has told and we will keep an up to date list. So lets see how fast we canmakeit. After all 31 more months is unbearable. So keep your stories coming. 12-15-10 4f(7) Marian Karr From: Ron Knoche Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 9:13 AM To: 'jgoodrich@vjengineering.com'; Council Cc: Jason Havel; Ben Clark; Russell Royce (Russell.Royce@dnr.state.ia.us) Subject: RE: John Hieronymus Development Scoot and Muscatine Iowa City Iowa Mr. Goodrich: Thank you for your email dated December 8th to the City Council. The City of Iowa City Engineering Division is aware of your concerns with sediment discharging into Ralston Creek from the Silver Slope — Part Two residential development. The City investigated your initial complaint in October and notified the developer and the contractor that the site was out of compliance with the conditions of their Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which is required by their DNR NPDES Permit and the City Construction Site Runoff Permit. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) subsequently investigated the matter on October 28th, 2015 and issued a Notice of Violation (NOV). The NOV in particular identified that the curb inlet and basin outlet structure protections were out of compliance. These items were addressed in response to this inspection; however, it appears that maintenance is necessary. The site has been re -inspected by the City. Several items that are out of compliance were noted and will be detailed to the developer in a NOV issued by the City. The growing season is over for any type of ground cover to be established before Spring. The developer will be required to establish some temporary cover with mulch, establish additional silt fence and do maintenance of the protections around the basin outlet structure for protection during the Winter. The permanent cover will then be established in the Spring. Thank you for your continued interest in this development. If you have further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Ron Ronald R. Knoche, PE Public Works Director City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa Email: ron-knoche@iowa-city.org Phone: (319) 356-5138 Cell: (319) 430-3625 Fax: (319) 356-5007 From: James Goodrich [mailto:] Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 4:41 PM To: Council Cc: 'Royce, Russell [DNR]' Subject: John Hieronymus Development Scoot and Muscatine Iowa City Iowa Greeting City Council, My name is James Goodrich. I reside at 3122 Juniper Drive Iowa City, Iowa. Ralston Creek runs through the north side of my property. There has been considerable sediment discharging into the Ralston Creek from the Hieronymus storm water retention basin located on the northwest corner of the development. I acknowledge that silt fence has been installed around the retention intake structure; however, the issue has continued to persist. Once the area has a chance to vegetate this spring it may resolve the problem but until then there is significant silt that has continues to discharge into the stream. Hieronymus has not returned my calls regarding this issue. I consider this an irresponsible action of the developer and their contractor and likely does not satisfy the conditions of the NPDES permit assuming one was obtained prior to site development. I would very much like to have this issue resolved prior to the next storm event. Please also note that this is the second time I have brought this to the attention of the City of Iowa City. I c ontacted Jason Havel in engineering last October and the DNR in November. 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Here are a few links to studies that support these arguments: httv://www.sciencedirect.com/science/articlei/pii/S2213624XI 5300134 httv://www.urbanstreet.info/Ist-svrnD-proceedinjzs/ecO 19- f4pdf htty://www.sciencedirect. com/science/article/Dii/S0001457512001613 # https://www.tranSDortation.govlbriefinu-room/us-transportation-secretary-foxx-announces-new initiative enhance -pedestrian -and I look forward to potentially seeing other future road diets, such as Clinton and Madison Streets. Thank you for your service to our city! 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Messersch m idt@wdm. iowa.gov; Tom.Hadden@wdm.iowa.gov; ced@wdm.iowa.gov Subject: A new order Dear Honorable Municipal Leader, I write to you in regard of an idea greater than myself, for which I would like to propose to you. Humanity as a species is being pushed to the brink of environmental and economic collapse, on an extinction level; by forces of our own making. In order to guard the remaining life of this planet; we must organize a force of creation to counter these forces of destruction. The United Federal Republic (UFR) is that force. It is the culmination of humanity as a united species and the unification of our global community. It is a non -hegemonic, nonconforming collective that preserves all cultures; and connects all peoples of the nation, and world, together in a single arena. In order to deal with local and world issues diplomatically and expediently. The goal of the UFR is to establish a system that can responsibly and quickly complete the transition from our current type zero level of civilization complexity. Into a type one civilization. This transition will re-create the very foundation and notion of human life. But will preserve the past as it progresses. If the Conference of mayors organizes with the federal government to hold a constitutional convention. And if there is coordination with the state and national leagues of cities, including cities in U.S. territories; as well as any and all First Nations and tribes. We can create a strong polis system for every community, dissolve the state structures; and birth the establishment of the United Federal Republic. Using the conference of mayors as city representatives in a transitional federal congress. New elections will have to be conducted on the federal and local levels. Redistricting will be required to remove gerrymandering. Along with the removal of the party system and Electoral College. Massive economic restructuring will have to occur to secure self -sustainability in every community. Along with the development and addition of a Second Bill of Rights including Food, Water, Energy, Infrastructure, Knowledge, and Productive Abilities. As well as the immediate creation of government backed public works programs for the construction of national interconnected communication and transportation between every community. Should any violence occur; the National Guard and police must be directed towards securing all critical and high level infrastructure; as well as protecting the safety of the entire population from rouge elements. Not protecting commercial or financial industries, and trying to bust peaceful assemblies and gatherings. The role of these forces must be to ensure the security of persons; which requires protecting the population and legitimate infrastructure. Guardianship of the communities; not forces of "Order". The unification of the UFR is required to make secession, separation, civil war, rebellion, nullification, and rouge attitudes obsolete. Time will decide to honor or vilify you for your actions; either path you choose will immortalize you forever in human history. Choosing the idea of the UFR would offer positive results. Failing to act or rejecting the proposal will have negative outcomes. I wish to inform you of the reality of nearly I00million people who were born after 1984 in this country alone. This is the largest generation in history. And many are angry and restless with the status quo. In addition to this, the Pentagon, the President, and other high-level institutions and individuals have deemed the environmental catastrophe an immediate risk to national security. The environmental collapse is strongly associated with an economic collapse. Intolerance is also a direct threat to national security. These threats to national security deem it necessary for restructuring on a large scale towards ensuring the security of persons to all. A massive public tribunal is required to properly investigate, prosecute and make detailed recordings of the intolerant groups, current Federal, State, and municipal governments, departments, and agencies; all corporations, companies, and industries. Religious structures and groups, social institutions, and any remaining grouping or institution. For the need to establish a new Code of Law; and remove corrupt, hostile, or negative self/special interests. As well as preserving knowledge that can be passed on to new generations and systems. Failure to act will lead to more and more communities and cities igniting in civil unrest; as well as destruction by climatic forces. If you have self-interest or special interest in upholding the status quo; there will be consequences that will impact you the more you perpetuate those interests. I hope this will make you reevaluate your notion of upholding those interests. History honors those who can identify and correct their errors. In a population of over 330 million, we all have made mistakes; and we all contributed to our present problems. But you have the ability to change things in ways that most will never have the opportunity to. I call upon you and your community to join together in creating this vision of the future. The following links detail more information about the UFR. I look forward to a response; and would be honored to discuss and work with you. https:Honedrive.live.com/redir?resid=FD6542DCDD78F99E! 178&authkey=!AHKv-- 3 pd3 vavEI&ithint=file%2cdocx httys:Honedrive.live.com/redir?resid=FD6542DCDD78F99E! 182&authkey=!AOKH3eMU7glvAhO&ithint=fil e%2cdocx Together, we can achieve far more then we could by ourselves, or in a time of collapse. We are the United States; a union of states, the melting pot of the world. The last global superpower. It is time to redeem ourselves in the eyes of our citizenry and the global community; by becoming a true union of peoples, through the United Federal Republic. From a concerned citizen who doesn't want to see the U.S to fall into history, Donald Roth I . CITY OF IOWA CITY 41 .T4 MEMORANDUM Date: December 1, 2015 To: Tom Markus, City Manager From: Jason Havel, City Engineer �H, 4_1 Re: Competitive Quotation Results Fiber Infrastructure Iowa City - Part 2 - Fiber Install Competitive quotations for the Fiber Infrastructure Iowa City - Part 2 - Fiber Install Project were opened on August 27, 2015 and the following quotes were received: Advanced Electric Iowa City, IA $ 38,750.00 Slabach Construction Kalona, IA $ 39,400.00 Tri -City Electric Davenport, IA $ 52,625.00 TD & I Cable Maintenance Lakeland, MN Incomplete Bid Six Underground Oswego, IL Non -Responsive Engineer's Estimate $ 42,580.00 Information Technology Services recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to Advanced Electric of Iowa City, Iowa. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds. Extension of Fiber Route Along First Avenue Competitive quotations for the Extension of Fiber Route Along First Avenue Project were opened on September 10, 2015 and the following quotes were received: Slabach Construction Kalona, IA $ 48,800.00 Neumiller Electric Iowa City, IA $ 54,000.00 Advanced Electric Iowa City, IA $ 58,700.00 MP Nexlevel Maple Lake, MN $ 72,400.00 Engineer's Estimate $ 53,862.00 Information Technology Services recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to Slabach Construction of Kalona, Iowa. The project will be funded with General Obligation bond proceeds. 2015 Capitol Street Storm Sewer Replacement Competitive quotations for the 2015 Capitol Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project were opened on October 8, 2015 and the following quotes were received: Yordi Excavating Cedar Rapids, IA $ 24,947.00 Calacci Construction Iowa City, IA $ 34,575.00 Lynch's Excavating West Branch, IA $ 38,583.00 Engineer's Estimate $ 30,235.00 Public Works and Engineering recommended and the City Manager awarded the contract to Yordi Excavating of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project will be funded with Stormwater Revenue proceeds. December 4, 2015 Page 2 Natural Gas Main Replacement South Wastewater Treatment Plant Competitive quotations for the Natural Gas Main Replacement South Wastewater Treatment Plant Project were opened on November 5, 2015 and the following quotes were received: Profile Contracting Advanced Electrical Midwest Underground Engineer's Estimate Public Works and Engineering contract to Profile Contracting Wastewater Revenue proceeds. Bettendorf, IA $ 88,658.57 Iowa City, IA $ 113,615.00 East Moline, IL Non -Responsive $ 90,000.00 recommended and the City Manager awarded the of Bettendorf, Iowa. The project will be funded with r ` 111- -4 CITY OF IOWA CITY 4. _ MEMORAND UM Date: December 2, 2015 To: City Clerk From: Sarah Walz, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for December 15, 2015 City Council Meeting; Installation of a STOP sign at the intersection of Covered Wagon Drive and McCollister Boulevard. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5); Install (1) STOP sign at the northwest corner of the intersection of Covered Wagon Drive and McCollister Boulevard. Comment: This action is being taken at the request of the Sandhill Estates Neighborhood to assign right-of- way at the intersection. .® r CITY OF IOWA CITY 4f(12) Olt 11 qlZl 'I .. mo" MEMORANDUM Date: December 4, 2015 To: City Clerk From: Brad Neumann; Assistant Transportation Planner Re: Item for December 15th, 2015 City Council meeting; Installation of NO PARKING MON — FRI 8AM — 5PM signs on Tipperary Road. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10), install (4) NO PARKING MON — FRI 8AM - 5PM signs on Tipperary Road. Comment: This action is being taken to regulate parking on Tipperary Road as requested by the residents. Of the eight properties surveyed; five surveys were returned with 100% supporting the no parking restriction. r �-60 CITY OF IOWA CITY 4f 13 ,� `t MEMORANDUM Date: December 4th, 2015 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle-Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for December 15th, 2015 City Council meeting; Removal of two on -street metered parking spaces (CL207N and CL209N), establishment of a COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6 AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -AWAY ZONE on the west side of the 200 block of North Clinton Street. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (17 & 18); Remove two on -street metered parking spaces (CL207N and CL209N), establish in their place a COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 6 AM — 6 PM with a 2 AM TO 6 AM TOW -AWAY ZONE on the west side of the 200 block of North Clinton Street. Comment: This action was requested by the Transportation Services department to provide temporary short-term parking for commercial vehicles that serve the 200 block of North Clinton Street. cc: Chris O'Brien Mark Fay Annual report, Fiscal Year 2015 July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 r*w% The Crisis Center of Johnson County the 1121 Gilbert Ct., Iowa City, IA Crisis Center i your first call in johnson county WWW )ccrisscenter.or g r I&M 24 -Hour Crisis Line • IowaCrisisChat.org • Suicide Prevention Food Bank • Emergency Assistance • Disaster Relief Your investment yields amazing outcomes, one client at a time. any life factors can conspire to trigger a client reaching out to The Crisis Center. Low wages that prevent making ends meet, the stress of personal or professional relationships, high rent costs that eat up monthly budgets, the rising costs of food and fuel, a mental health diagnosis, flooding and other natural disasters, loneliness and social isolation. Inside we've highlighted the impact our programs, staff, board of directors, and over300 volunteers and donors made last year in the lives of our neighbors in need. • Ayoung Iowa City mother encountered a problem with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) this summerand she credited The Crisis Center for helping to keep her children fed. Shewas truly grateful for the assistance and she shared this message via social media: "I tell you this place kept my kids from starving for the months I had lost my Foodstamps and was fighting to get them back. And they hel ped rescue us when another problem arose. We appreciate what you helped do!" • This summer community members helped to purchase 320 fans with our'FanClub'program. These fans kept JohnsonCountyfamiliesalittle coolerduringthe hot summer months. • Without housing and utility financial assistance, a single man who lost his job could have lost his housing; a couple who just had a baby could have had their water disconnected; and a single mother of three who lost herjob could have had her electricity disconnected. • A single mother came to The Crisis Center seeking Emergency Assistance after her hours at work had been cut. She had limited income for two months and during this time, she fell behind on her water bill and her services were shut off. Her and her child were forced to move in with friends. Upon coming to The Crisis Center, she had just started anewjob. Through assistance from the Common Fund, she was able to reconnect her water services and move herself and her child back home. • In September we held a'Veteran's and Suicide' forum at the Iowa City Public Library. The panel provided terrific insight and personal experiences regarding this important topic. • In October we featured stand-up comedian David Granirer in a special event called 'Stand-up For Mental Illness'. David's program teaches stand-up comedy to people with mental illness or mental health issues as a way of building confidence and fighting public stigma. • The community held toilet paper drives and donated thousands of rolls to people in need during the month of October for 'TP The Crisis Center'. • The 27th annual Project Holiday served holiday meals to more than 4,000 community members in need last December. That's more meals than ever before and that means we need more donations than ever before. We are gearing up for the 28th annual Project Holiday and we are in need of tag location and volunteers to assist with the effort. Contaw/ clients at imminent risk : 326 8 ach symbol represents 50 contacts with clients who were at'imminent risk' and helped by The Crisis Centerthisyear, an all-time record. 'Imminent Risk' is when someone is at risk of serious harm to themself or others. The increase aligns with overall growth in the # of contacts The Crisis Center takes. Food Bank Client visits for food The community's use of the Food Bank grew over the past few years, both in terms of people served and number of visits. The Food Bank served 13,o87 different individuals this year, including nearly 1,400 households who hadn't visited The Crisis Center before last year. An average family "1 3 members, includ at least one child North Liberty Individuals Assisted, S50 woNNIM Coralvi Rent/utility assistance: 909 The Crisis Center helped with gog'assists'to help individuals and families maintain housing last year by assistingwith rent or utilities. We distributed 505 additional assists for items like work boots, fans, medication, and more. People served isiting the Food Bank ... ling2visitstothe Food Bank monthly. Surrounding Communities Individuals Assisted, 610 or more working adults in the household. Iowa City Individuals Assisted, 10,023 gnal; M101 MEM. h nty, hw ) The Crisis Center is unique: No other organization offers food assistance, emergency financial assistance, or crisis intervention services to all eleven Johnson County communities and the rural areas in between. These data show annual Food Bank and Emergency Assistance data by community. Iowa City Individuals provided with food 10,023 . Emergency assists 1,054 Coralville Individuals provided with food 1,774 Emergency assists 219 North Liberty Individuals provided with food 5 Emergency assists 1 Surrounding communities Individuals provided with food 61 Emergency assists I One of the best ways to support The Crisis Center is byjoining The Mission Circle - a group of dedicated donors who give through an automatic transaction each month. The Mission Circle is a win for everyone: You get to support the community without paperwork, checks, or envelopes. And you give The Crisis Center and our clients some stability through the ups and downs of the annual giving cycle. To learn more or sign up, visit www. jccrisiscenter.org or call Crisis Center Development Coordinator Kaila Rome, 319.351.2726, ext. 105. @20/0o9& supplies five families with food for the year purchases IT helps 12 local families keep their heat on. The Crisis Center of Johnson County Board of directors Corey Creekmur & Teresa Steve Hirst, Chairperson AmyHospodarsky Dr. Christine Catney, JeremyJames Vice Chairperson BobbyJett John Spitzer, Treasurer JuneJuenger JoeAdducci William Riker Liz Croco Jeff Sears Briana Hoffman Kathryn Wallace Staff Becd Reedus Executive Director Judy Atkins Development Associate Rachel Beach Crisis Chat Coordinator Sarah Benson Witry Food Bank/Emergency Assistance Director Michael Lawler Emergency Assistance Coordinator Angie Meiers Office Manager Keri Neblett Community Intervention Director Kaila Rome Development Coordinator Beau Pinkham Crisis Intervention Coordinator Jessica Moms Food Bank Coordinator Jay Capron Communications Coordinator Thanks to our FY2015 Mission Circle members Visit us online to see a full list of those who gave over the las year: jccrisiscenter.org Steven & Mary Adamek Corey Creekmur & Teresa Lois James BecciReedus Steven Anderson Mangum JeremyJames Leonard &Jo Roberts Judy Atkins Matthew and Liz Croco Judith Jensen Chad Ruback &Beth Ritter Jeff &Judi Barta Terrance &Janet Croco JuneJuenger Ruback Nancy Bell Christopher & Michelle Doran William Krotz Joyce Sanderson Kevin &Julia Berbaum Patrick and Kristie Doser David Krug Joseph Schebler Jackie Blank Adam Dowell Al &Jan Leff Nancy Sereduck J esse&EmilyBockelman Frank and Meenakshi Durham Amyy Logsdon Rebecca Sato Linda Bolton Jennifer Endahl Keith & Hazel Long Jeff and Angela Shalla John Brandon Kay E inton Laura Lovell Adam B Sullivan Jeremy Brett & Mary Campbell Darrell &Joy Eyman loan Falconer Larry &Angie Meiers Audrey Moeller Marlys Svare David Thayer Jean Brown Rudolph &Gloria Galask Twyla Morlan Matt Visek Eugene & Elizabeth Buck Jocelen Gudgeon Dania Mosbeck Bruce & Dedi Walker Susan Burlingame Elizabeth Haas Verna Olson Robert&Jerry Weir Anne Burnside Hetty Hall Lynda Ostergaard Dennis & Ronnye Wieland Nancy Cantor Connie Harris Jean Panther Marianne Wilkening Sarah Clime Ruth Hesseltine Pamela Passmore Deborah Yarrow Britnee Cole Maureen Hill Patricia Peyton James & Syndy Conger Steve & Kristin Hirst Sandy Pickup Margaret Cooper Ben & Francine Hunnicutt Carol Piker Cal Coquillette & Lynne Tao Huynh Jerry& Suzanne Protheroe Hurleman Mary Jane Island Kathy Rath Our audited financial statement will be added to this report online after its completion later this fall.