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Prepared by: John Yapp, Dev. Services Coordinator, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5252
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT AND EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD) P1 AN FOR PRAIRIE HILL,
IOWA CITY, IOW7A%,\
WHEREAS, the owne Iowa City Co -Housing (ICCH), LLC, has fil a Developer's Agreement and
easement documents a sociated with Prairie Hill, a planned dev opment on the west side of Miller
Ave in Iowa City, IA; and
WHEREAS, the Develope Agreement sets forth proceOures to be followed for maintaining the
private street and open spa"s contained within Prairie H)ff and for financing maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, the easements ar�for public sanitary solver, public water main, and for an access and
utility easements for Prairie Hill ane, a private stre , and
WHEREAS, the Conditional Zon g Agreeme associated with the Prairie Hill property requires
review and approval of constructio drawings or the private street and the storm water management
facility by the City Engineer prior to he fina site plan approval, and the City Engineer has approved
said drawings; and
WHEREAS, said planned developmentv's located on the following -described real estate in Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa, to wit: /
Lot 3 of Ruppert Hills Sub ivisio to Iowa City, IA, in accordance with the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 46,/at page 7, in the records of the Johnson County Recorder's
Office, containing 7.88 ac/es and sub ct to easements and restrictions of record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood
Department examined the proposed Develop
approval; and
I Development Services and the Public Works
Agreement and easements, and recommends
WHEREAS, the planned development has been ma with the free consent and in accordance with
the desires of the owners and proprietors.
NOW, THEREFORE, B7 IT RESOLVED BY THE Cl COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
1. The City accepts the easements as provided by la including easements for public sanitary
sewer, public Water main, and for an access and utili easement.
2. The Mayor aid City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, Iowaare hereby authorized and directed,
upon approval by the City Attorney, to execute all legdocuments relating to said
easement; and to certify a copy of this resolution. The C Clerk shall record the easement
documents at the office of the County Recorder of JohnsoCounty, Iowa at the expense of
the owner.
Passed and approved this day of , 20_
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Date: January 5, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
Re: Sidewalk Cafe Regulations — Washington Street Reconstruction Project
In 2016, the City intends to reconstruct Washington Street from Clinton to Linn. This project
involves full sidewalk and roadway pavement removal and will be phased from April through
October. Throughout this period there will be times when outdoor cafe spaces will be
unavailable due to construction. Even when space is available, the outdoor dining atmosphere
is likely to suffer due to adjacent construction noise, dust and incomplete landscaping among
other issues.
Business owners typically install cafes when the weather starts to warm in March. Because
major construction will not start until mid-April and some existing cafe spaces will not be
physically impacted until the summer months, staff intends to allow business owners to install
their cafes per usual practice in early 2016. At such time construction encroaches, owners will
be notified that they need to remove their cafe.
As construction progresses throughout the season, sidewalk areas will be opened back up and
new cafe spaces will be available for businesses to utilize. The Washington Street plan changes
our approach to cafe placement. The City intends to require that all sidewalk cafes be detached
from the business, thus leaving a consistent pedestrian path closer to the buildings. This
approach promotes a better retail environment by keeping pedestrians close to storefront
windows, which effectively increases the probability of a consumer entering a store or becoming
aware of its merchandise for a future visit. The detached cafe layout also provides consistency
in travel paths, which benefit those with mobility or sight impairments.
The change in cafe layouts mean that businesses will likely have to invest in new fencing. For a
couple reasons, staff feels it is best that the existing permanent cafe fencing be installed to start
the season based on the 2015 layout, but to not require permanent fencing once the cafe space
changes due to construction or after the construction is complete. First, it will be easier for the
City and businesses to visualize potential cafe layouts after the sidewalk improvements are
complete. Not rushing into a cafe layout and fencing plan will allow for more time to determine
what layout is most appropriate for the each location. Second, when the sidewalks open back
up, the public improvements will not be formally accepted. Staff does not feel it is prudent to
allow for businesses to drill into the newly poured sidewalk until the project is completely closed
out with the contractor. Project closeout will extend well beyond the period when the sidewalk
areas are restored.
Given all of the above considerations, staff is recommending two changes to the cafe
regulations that will only apply to businesses within the project area during the year 2016.
1. Waiver of the per square foot fee for cafe space: Waiving this fee recognizes the limited
cafe opportunities, diminished value of the space during construction, and provides relief
to businesses that will have to spend several thousand dollars on new fencing due to
changes in cafe layouts. The waiver does not include existing fees associated with use
of public electricity or recording fees.
2. Use of temporary fencing: By allowing temporary fencing during construction the City
can provide greater flexibility for businesses to provide for customers as available
sidewalk space changes. Further, by allowing temporary fencing post construction, the
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City will preserve the integrity of the improvements until the project is closed out and the
City and businesses will have flexibility with placement that will better inform the long-
term placement of cafes along the project corridor. The temporary fencing (ex: rope and
stanchion) will be the responsibility of the businesses to provide.
Staff feels these two temporary changes will best serve the City and businesses during the
reconstruction project. Based on 2015 cafe numbers, this will impact nine cafes in the project
area and result in a waiver of $19,605 in fees. Clearly, if a fee waiver is not approved the City
will not realize this same revenue in 2016 as many businesses would only operate a partial year
or decide not to utilize a cafe at all. Staff is recommending that the City Council consider the
following resolution at their January 19th meeting.
Prepared by Susan Dulek, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA (319)356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-14
RESOLUTION REVISING THE SIDEWALK CAFE POLICY TO WAIVE
THE ANNUAL FEE AND TO REQUIRE TEMPORARY FENCING
DURING THE STREETSCAPE PROJECT ON WASHINGTON STREET.
WHEREAS, in 2016, the City intends to reconstruct Washington Street which will entail
full sidewalk and roadway pavement removal and will be phased from April through
October;
WHEREAS, throughout this period there will be times when outdoor cafe spaces will be
unavailable due to construction, and even when space is available, the outdoor dining
atmosphere is likely to suffer due to adjacent construction noise, dust and incomplete
landscaping among other issues;
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 12-435 adopts a "Sidewalk Cafe Policy;"
WHEREAS, the Sidewalk Cafe Policy requires anchored fencing after the initial easement
agreement and imposes annual fees;
WHEREAS, when the sidewalks open back up, the public improvements will not yet be
formally accepted, and it is not prudent to allow businesses to drill into the newly poured
sidewalk until the project is completely closed out with the contractor;
WHEREAS, additionally, staff intends to require all cafes to be detached from the
building face beginning in 2017 to promote a better retail environment and to provide
consistency in travel path; and
WHEREAS, due to the construction on Washington Street during 2016 and the change in
cafe locations planned for 2017, it is reasonable to revise the Sidewalk Cafe Policy to
waive the annual fee and to require temporary fencing in 2016 for the cafes located on
Washington Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA THAT:
1. The "Sidewalk Cafe Policy" (the section entitled Fencing For Cafes Not on the
Street) is amended to allow for the following exception to the requirement of
anchored fencing: Notwithstanding any provision herein, cafes in the 100 and
200 blocks of E. Washington Street shall use temporary fencing delineated by
ropes or other suitable method approved by the City Engineer after the project
forces the removal of the cafe for the duration of the 2016 cafe season. The
anchored fencing requirement remains prior to the beginning of the project.
2. The "Sidewalk Cafe Policy" (the section entitled Fees) is amended to allow for
the following exception to fees: Notwithstanding any provision herein, cafes in
the 100 and 200 blocks of E. Washington Street shall not be assessed an annual
fee for the 2016 caf6 season.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January , 2016.
ATTEST:
CITY RK
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Approved by:
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 16-14
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Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, Ass't. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240-319-356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-15
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MOBILE VENDING PERMIT AND AMBULATORY
VENDING PERMIT FEES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 12-488.
WHEREAS, section 10-3-5F of the City Code provides that fees for mobile vending permits shall
be set by resolution, and section 10-5-8136 provides that fees for ambulatory vending permits
shall be set by resolution;
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 12-488 established fees for mobile vending and ambulatory vending
permits;
WHEREAS, the annual mobile vending fee should be increased to $1,500.00 so it appropriately
compensates the City for the commercial use of City Plaza by a private business; and
WHEREAS, the electricity fee should be increased to $300 to more accurately reflect the cost of
providing and maintaining that service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA:
The following fee schedule for mobile vending permits and ambulatory vending permits is
established:
1. Mobile Vending Permits
a. Annual Fee $ 1,500.00
b. Electricity Hook -Up Fee $ 300.00
2. Ambulatory Vending Permits
a. Annual Fee $ 100.00
b. One-time Daily Fee $ 10.00
Resolution No. 12-488 is rescinded.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January , 2016.
MOOR
ATTEST:
CITY CtERK
Approved
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 16-1
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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x Cole
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Date: January 12, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
Re: Mobile Vendor Fee Adjustment
For many years, the City has issued mobile vending permits for food service businesses to
operate on the Pedestrian Mall and Iowa Avenue. City Code allows the issuance up to six
permits across the two locations. Currently, the City has five outstanding permits all of which are
tied to Pedestrian Mall locations.
The majority of regulations for the mobile vending operation are governed by administrative
rules issued by the City Manager. However, fees are set by City Council resolution. Currently,
fees are set at $1,000 per year for the permit and $180 a year for use of public electricity. The
annual permit fee of $1,000 was last adjusted in 2011 and the electricity fee has not been
updated since 1988 when it was charged on a monthly basis at $15 ($15 x 12 months = $180).
Staff is currently soliciting applications for the next three year permit cycle that commences in
April of 2016. After review of the current fees, I am recommending two adjustments. First, that
the annual permit fee be increased from $1,000 to $1,500. 1 believe this increase still provides
an affordable operating framework for the private business while at the same time more
appropriately compensates the City for allowing commercial use of a very high traffic location.
Secondly, I am recommending the electricity charge be increased from $180 per year to $300
per year. This fee has not been adjusted since 1988 and $300 more accurately reflects the cost
of providing and maintaining that service. It is important to note that this fee is not charged if the
mobile vendor does not need access to City electricity.
I am recommending that the Council consider this fee adjustment at their January 19, 2016
meeting.
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Prepared by: Kumi Morris, Engineering Division, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356-5044
RESOLUTION NO. 16-16
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE ANIMAL CARE AND
ADOPTION CENTER 2014 PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the
Animal Care and Adoption Center 2014 Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa
City and Todd Hackett Construction Company of Muscatine, Iowa dated June 10, 2014, be
accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond have been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the Animal Shelter in CIP account # Y4422 and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $ 2,714,720.29.
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 19`h day of January, 2016.
ATTEST: Ae� e.
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City Attorney's ice
It was moved by Mims and seconded by Thomas the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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Cole
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Dickens
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Mims
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Taylor
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Thomas
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DATE: January 12, 2016
TO: Tom Markus, City Manager
FROM: Jason Havel, City Engineer Lr+f ,4
RE: Animal Care and Adoption Center 2014 Project
Introduction:
This agenda item is for acceptance of work completed as part of the Animal Care and Adoption
Center 2015 Project.
History/Background:
The City of Iowa City received funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) to construct a new Animal Center to replace the previous facility damaged by the 2008
Flood of the Iowa River. The City had approval from FEMA to proceed with an improved project
and timeline for the selected site. The design development plans were approved by FEMA in
November 2013 and the City was authorized to proceed with building. The City staff worked with
architecture firm Neumann Monson PC on construction specifications and plans to bid a new
freestanding Animal Care and Adoption facility at 3910 Napoleon Lane, in Iowa City, Iowa.
The new building has 9500 SF occupied space consisting of animal holding, animal support,
and office space. The new facility also includes a 2000 SF second story area consisting of
general storage, mechanical and service spaces. The building is wood frame and masonry
construction. The work included site work, general building construction, mechanical, electrical,
communication, along with security and specialty systems required by the owner. A ground
source heat pump system is a major portion of the new building's mechanical package.
Discussion of Solutions:
As part of the project, a building construction contingency was put in place to address
unforeseeable problems during construction. Change orders were needed to accommodate a
number of issues, such as actual available materials (the originally specified glazed block size
was discontinued), modification of building systems in the field (such as adding covering over
the exterior kennel spaces as required by the state inspector) and the charging of liquidated
damages.
In addition, since change orders were below the general average construction percentage, the
full contingency was not needed, this resulted in lower final project costs.
Financial Impact:
The project was awarded to Todd Hackett Construction Company of Muscatine, Iowa with an
original contract price of $2,806,900.00. Including project change orders and the reduction in
project contingency, the final contract price is $2,714,720.29.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends acceptance of this project.
ENGINEER'S REPORT
January 12, 2016
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
Re. Animal Care and Adoption Center 2014 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 construction of the Animal Care and Adoption Center 2014 Project has
been completed by Todd Hackett Construction Company of Muscatine, Iowa in substantial
accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by Neumann Monson Architects.
The project was bid as a lump sum contract at $2,806,900.00 and the final contract price is
$2,714,720.29.
There were change or extra work orders for the project as described below:
Description Amount
Change Order 1
• Water cooler adding bottle filler and change trench drain -$ 13.58 credit
• SIPs panels - changing thickness from 7/16 to 19/37 $ 4,697.16
• Eliminate thickened slab - found dog -$ 1,920.00 credit
Chance Order 2
• Delete W6 fixture - at reception
-$ 1,188.05 credit
• Top course of SGT units and finish on partition walls
$ 1,163.86
• Laminate change on door finish and casework
$ 3,140.00
• Add additional phone/data in open office
$ 1,153.84
• Change layout of fiberglass panel/vinyl wall base
$ 99.00
• Additional solid surface countertop
$ 275.00
• Fiber optic duct replacement (damage by contractor)
-$ 365.00 credit
Change Order 3
• Add fiberglass reinforced panel walls with cat cages $ 3,455.98
• Changing glazed tile size, spec size no longer available $ 9,609.38
• Exterior kennels - eliminate chain link fence/replace with masonry $ 6,398.73
Chance Order 4
• Add two single pole light switches $ 473.08
• Gutter material change - galvanized to galvalume $ 1,915.10
• Credit for unavailable glazed tiles -$ 4,275.56 credit
• Add wood trim transitions , from unfinished wall to roof $ 2,484.64
• Drywall finish - change from level 4 to 5 $ 4,950.00
• Eliminate dog hooks -$ 38.00 credit
Chancre Order 5
• Provide auto flow valve to coupon rack in mechanical room $ 653.40
• Canopies over adoptable dog courtyard /per state official $ 4,778.00
• Concrete curb stop at south drive $ 241.06
• Provide additional expansion joint/sealant at building perimeter $ 4,345.00
Change Order
• Credit remaining contingency -$82,967.21 credit
• Credit for fluid -applied epoxy flooring base caps $ 662.50 credit
• Liquidated damages - 9 calendar days at $950/day -$ 8,550.00 credit
I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City.
Sincerely,
Jason Havel, P.E.
City Engineer
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Prepared by: Scott Sovers, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5142
RESOLUTION NO. 16-17
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE EAST HARRISON STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for construction of the
East Harrison Street Reconstruction Project, as included in a contract between the City of Iowa
City and Carter and Associates, Inc. of Coralville, [A, dated May 21St 2015, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond have been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the East Harrison Street Reconstruction account
# S3806; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $616,386.73.
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 19th day of January 12016
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Date: January 7, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Jason Havel, City Engineer 7:Vi-,E�,_
Re: East Harrison Street Reconstruction Project
Introduction:
This agenda item is for the final acceptance of work completed as a part of the East Harrison
Street Reconstruction Project. This project generally included the replacement of the street,
sidewalk, storm sewer and water main between Clinton Street and Dubuque Street.
History/Background:
The aforementioned section of East Harrison Street was in poor condition and was in need of
replacement. Additionally, the construction of the new MidWestOne building and the future
Harrison Street Parking Facility increased the need for public improvements to the corridor.
Discussion of Solutions:
As part of the project, two change orders were needed to address issues that arose during
construction. Among these issues were changes to the proposed water distribution system
within the project corridor as well as the modification of the traffic control as necessary to
maintain access to adjoining properties.
Financial Impact:
The project was awarded to Carter and Associates, Inc. of Coralville, Iowa with a contract price
of $579,104.00. Including project change orders, the final contract price is $616,386.73.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends acceptance of this project,
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Jan 12, 2016
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
Re: East Harrison Street Reconstruction Project
Dear City Clerk:
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 construction of the East Harrison Reconstruction Project has been
completed by Carter and Associates, Inc. of Coralville, Iowa in substantial accordance with the
plans and specifications prepared by MMS Consultants, Inc.
The project was bid as a unit price contract and the final contract price is $ 616,386.73.
There were a total of two change or extra work orders for the project as described below:
1. Water main & water service additions/changes, traffic
control for temporary access to an adjoining property. $ 15,200.08
2. Dubuque Street Water main replacement, storm sewer
changes to accommodate existing utilities, traffic control for
temporary access to an adjoining property. $ 16,700.22
TOTAL $ 31,900.30
I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City.
Sincerely,
Jason Havel, P.E.
City Engineer
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Prepared by: Ben Clark, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5436
RESOLUTION NO. 16-18
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE IOWA CITY WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT RELOCATION PROJECT, NORTH PLANT SALVAGE
AND DEMOLTION PHASE
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division has recommended that the work for the North Plant Salvage
and Demolition Phase of the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project, as
included in a contract between the City of Iowa City and Veit and Company, Inc. of Rogers,
Minnesota, dated April 14th, 2015, be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer's Report and the performance and payment bond have been filed in the
City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the North Wastewater Plant Demolition account
# V3142; and
WHEREAS, the final contract price is $1,917,907.10.
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 19th day of January , 20_1.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 11, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Jason Havel, City Engineer -Tlf
Re: North Plant Salvage and Demolition Phase
Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project
Introduction:
This agenda item is for acceptance of work completed as part of the North Plant Salvage and
Demolition Phase of the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project.
History/Background:
After the 2008 flood rendered most of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant inoperable, a
multiphase flood mitigation plan was put in place to permanently remove the facility from the
path of repetitive flooding. Operations were moved from the North Plant and consolidated at the
South Plant. Demolition of the North Plant is complete.
Discussion of Solutions:
As part of the project, one change order was
unused cash allowances that were specified
project.
issued at the conclusion of the work to deduct
to be included in the Contractor's Bid for this
Financial Impact:
The project was awarded to Veit and Company, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota with a contract price
of $2,049,663.00. Including the project change order, the final contract price is $1,917,907.10.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends acceptance of this project.
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410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 - 1826
(319) 356 - 5000
(319) 356 - 5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
ENGINEER'S REPORT
January 12, 2016
City Clerk
Iowa City, Iowa
Re: North Plant Salvage and Demolition Phase
Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project
Dear City Clerk:
I hereby certify that the construction of the North Plant Salvage and Demolition Phase of the
Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant Relocation Project, has been completed by Veit and
Company, Inc. of Rogers, Minnesota, in substantial accordance with the plans and
specifications prepared by Strand Associates, Inc. of Madison, Wisconsin.
The project was bid as a lump sum contract and the final contract price is $1,917,907.10.
There was a total of one change order for the project as described below:
1. Deduction of unused cash allowances that were specified
to be included in the Contractor's Bid for this project. ($131,755.90)
I recommend that the above -referenced improvements be accepted by the City of Iowa City.
Sincerely,
Jason Havel, P.E.
City Engineer
Prepared by: Jason Reichart, Civil Engineer, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5416
RESOLUTION NO. 16-19
RESOLUTION APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AUGUST 26, 2014 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND HBK ENGINEERING, LLC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
SERVICES FOR THE FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City entered into a contract for consulting services with HBK
Engineering, LLC, of Iowa City, Iowa, on August 26, 2014 to provide project management
services during the design phase of the First Avenue Grade Separation Project; and
WHEREAS, it was determined during the construction phase of the First Avenue Grade
Separation Project that the Consultant would need to provide ongoing coordination with the City's
design consultant, Snyder & Associates, Inc., Utility Companies, and Iowa City Community School
District for numerous utility relocations; and
WHEREAS, it was also determined during the design phase that the City desires to have the
Consultant provide additional public coordination and permitting services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to expand the scope of engineering services of the Consultant, as
noted above, related to the proposed First Avenue Grade Separation Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City has negotiated Amendment No. 1 to the August 26, 2014
Agreement for said consulting services with HBK Engineering, LLC, to provide said services; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to enter into said Consultant Agreement with HBK
Engineering, LLC; and
WHEREAS, funds for this project are available in the First Avenue/IAIS RR Crossing
Improvements account # S3871
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant's Agreement attached hereto is in the public interest,
and is approved as to form and content.
2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached
Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant's Agreement.
Passed and approved this 19th day of
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Thomas the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
FIRST AVENUE GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
AMENDMENT NO. 1
CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 made and entered into this J/ day of
LkXIRV&IES, , by and between the City of Iowa City, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the City and HBK Engineering, LLC of Iowa City, Iowa, hereinafter
referred to as the Consultant.
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2014, the City and Consultant entered into a consultant agreement to
provide project management services during the design phase of the First Avenue Grade
Separation Project; and
WHEREAS, it was determined during the construction phase of the First Avenue Grade
Separation Project that the Consultant would need to provide ongoing coordination with the City's
design consultant, Snyder & Associates, Inc., Utility Companies, and Iowa City Community School
District for numerous utility relocations; and
WHEREAS, it was also determined during the design phase that the City desires to have the
Consultant provide additional public coordination and permitting services; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to expand the scope of engineering services of the Consultant, as
noted above, related to the proposed First Avenue Grade Separation Project; and
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the City does now amend
the original contract with the Consultant, dated August 26, 2014, to provide additional services as
set forth herein:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A. Section I Scope of Services is hereby amended by adding the following items to Section A.
Property Acquisition:
8. Coordinate and act as prime contact for all Iowa City School District acquisition.
9. Attend additional meetings on behalf of City of Iowa City in order to obtain permanent
and temporary easements.
10. Provide required documentation for Hawkeye Land and Iowa Interstate Railroad
(IAISRR) acquisition.
B. Section 1 Scope of Services is hereby amended by deleting item 3 from Section E. Permitting
& Agreements and adding the following items thereto:
3. Develop and obtain General Permit No.2 w/ IDNR.
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C. Section I Scope of Services is hereby amended by deleting "Construction Management' from
Additional Services and adding the following Section F. Construction Management thereto:
F. Construction Management
1. Coordinate with various utilities outside the original scope of services including
Verizon, Zayo, Windstream, and the University of Iowa.
2. Coordination of Verizon fiber optic relocation with William Vincent (Design) and
Danielson Contractors.
3. Coordination w/ Snyder & Associates to transpose and reformate staking points in
regard to Microstation and previous VJ Engineering datum.
4. Construct staking of proposed fiber optic alignment for Verizon fiber optic
relocation.
II. PROJECT COMPLETION
The Consultant shall provide Services added herein in accordance with the following anticipated
Project phases and schedule shown below.
Task
Additional items defined in this Scope
of Services
Ill. GENERAL TERMS
No changes are made to the General Terms.
IV. COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
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April 1, 2015 June 30, 2015
The Consultant shall be compensated for the scope of services added herein based on an hourly
fee as shown on Exhibit A, HBK Engineering Standard Hourly Rates, not to exceed $7,135.00
without prior written approval by City Council.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
A. All provisions of the Agreement shall be reconciled in accordance with the generally
accepted standards of the Engineering Profession.
B. It is further agreed that there are no other considerations or monies contingent upon or
resulting from the execution of this Agreement, that it is the entire Agreement, and that
no other monies or considerations have been solicited.
VI. Unless specifically and expressly amended herein, the August 26, 2014 Consultant
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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FOR THE CITY
By:.
Title: James A. Throgmorton, Mayor
Date: January 19 , 2016
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 5, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Jason Havel, City Engineer',
Re: Amendment to Consultant Agreement for the First Avenue Grade Separation Project
Introduction:
The January 19, 2016 City Council agenda includes a resolution relating to an amendment to
HBK Engineering's Consultant Agreement for the First Avenue Grade Separation Project.
History/Background:
The City of Iowa City entered into a contract for consulting services with HBK Engineering, LLC, of
Iowa City, Iowa, on August 26, 2014 to provide project management services during the design
phase of the First Avenue Grade Separation Project. It was determined during the construction
phase of the First Avenue Grade Separation Project that the consultant would need to provide
ongoing coordination with the City's design consultant, Snyder & Associates, Inc., utility
companies, and Iowa City Community School District for numerous utility relocations. It was also
determined that the City desires to have the consultant provide additional public coordination and
permitting services
Discussion of Solutions:
City Staff desires to secure the services of the Consultant to provide additional utility relocation
assistance, public coordination, and permitting services for the First Avenue Grade Separation
Project. HBK Engineering will assist City staff in coordinating utility relocations with multiple
parties, public meetings, and storm water permitting.
Financial Impact:
An Hourly not to Exceed fee of $7,135.00 has been negotiated with HBK Engineering, LLC, for
services performed beyond the original contract scope. The amendment is based on HBK
Engineering's 2015 Standard Fee Schedule.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approving the amendment to the original First Avenue Grade Separation
Project Consultant Agreement.
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Prepared by: Susan Dulek, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-20
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL REGARDING COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISEMENT
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2010, the City entered into an agreement with the National Development
Council (NDC) to facilitate negotiations and pursue financing packages that will enable
redevelopment of key areas; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a second agreement with NDC on January 14, 2014 that expired
January 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, staff has approved entering into another agreement for the same services on a sole
source procurement basis; and
WHEREAS, funds for this agreement are budgeted in the account for consultant services
10510610-432060; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to enter into a one-year agreement with NDC for
$79,560 with the option to extend the term for a second year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
CITY, IOWA, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign the attached one-year consultant's agreement with
NDC for $79,560 with the option to extend it for one year.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January , 2016.
ATTEST: C
CLERK
MAYO
Approved b
City Attorney's Office
Prepared by: Susan Dulek, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)
RESOLUTION NO.
ION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
:NT BETWEEN THE CITY AND NATIONAI
REGARDING COMMUNITY AND ECONJ61
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2010, a City entered into an ag ment with the National Development
Council (NDC) to facilitate n6gotiations and pursue financing packages that will enable
redevelopment of key areas; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a nd agre
January 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, staff has approved entering to
source procurement basis; and
WHEREAS, funds for this agreement i
10510610-432060; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best ' Brest to
$79,560 with the option to extend th term for a
with NDC on January 14, 2014 that expired
agreement for the same services on a sole
in the account for consultant services
Into a one-year agreement with NDC for
year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT OLVED BY THE G T
CITY, IOWA, THAT: \
The City Manager is hereby thofted to sign the attach
NDC for $79,560 with the o on to extend it for one year.
Passed and approved
ATTEST:
CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA
one-year consultant's agreement with
day of , 2016.
MAYOR
Approved by
City Attorney's
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Resolution No. 16-20
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Thomas the
Botchway
Cole
Dickens
Mims
Taylor
Thomas
x Throgmorton
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY
AND
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
REGARDING
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into this qday of January 2016, by and between the
CITY OF IOWA CITY, an Iowa municipal corporation whose address is 410 East Washington Street,
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (the "Client"), and National Council for Community Development, doing
business as the NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ("NDC" or the "Contractor), a New York
non-profit corporation, which is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, whose address is 708 Third Avenue, Suite 710, New York, New York 10017.
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the Client desires to receive professional services from NDC to develop and assist in the
implementation of the Client's community and economic development programs; and
WHEREAS, NDC is willing to provide, on such terms and conditions as are hereinafter provided,
technical assistance to the Client utilizing its expertise in economic and community development
activities and housing.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above-mentioned premises and of the mutual covenants
contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Client acknowledges that NDC regularly performs services for various governmental agencies
and public benefit corporations located across the United States. The purpose of this Agreement is
to set forth the terms upon which NDC will provide the Client with assistance it has requested,
which is generally described as Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein. NDC agrees to
perform such services as are requested by the Client and to provide such services, as it deems
necessary to accomplish the goals requested. Exhibit A attached hereto fully describes the services
to be offered to the Client by NDC. In performing the requested services, NDC shall consult with
officers and employees of the Client and shall meet, as appropriate, with such representatives or
other entities when necessary, including, without limitation, State and Federal officials and other
local organizations.
EL DURATION, TERMINAIJON
NDC agrees to commence work for the Client effective January 19, 2016, and shall continue
providing technical assistance for twelve (12) months. This agreement may be extended by mutual
agreement for a period of not greater than twelve (12) months. Either party may, at any time,
terminate this Agreement with or without cause by sending written notice to the other party, in
which event this Agreement shall be terminated effective 30 days after receipt of such notice.
III. COMPENSATION
The Client shall compensate NDC for performance of services received hereunder in the total
amount of Seventy -Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty dollars ($79,560.00) ("base fee
amount"), payable in monthly installments of Six Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty dollars
($6,630.00). The base fee amount includes all of NDC's time, travel expenses, supplies, postage,
telephone, and other similar expenses. As an independent contractor, NDC is responsible for all
taxes and other benefits of the employees of NDC and nothing contained herein shall be
interpreted as creating a relationship of servant, employee, partnership, or agency between the
Client and the NDC. Payment by the Client for services rendered under this Agreement evidences
the Client's acceptance of such services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Upon extension the parties may consider an adjustment in the fee paid by the Client in an amount
not to exceed 5% of the current base fee amount.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
4.1 Confidentiality of Rep2rb NDC shall keep confidential all reports, information and data
given to, prepared or assembled by NDC pursuant to NDC's performance hereunder and
Client designates in writing as confidential. Such information shall not be made available to
any person, firm, corporation or entity without first obtaining the prior written consent of
Client unless otherwise mandated by applicable law.
4.2 Equal ORRortunity and Anti -Discrimination. NDC shall comply with all provisions of Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and of the rules, regulations and relevant order of the
Secretary of Labor regarding discrimination. In the event a party is determined by the final
order of an appropriate agency or court to be in violation of any non-discrimination
provision of federal, state, or local law, this Agreement may be cancelled, terminated or
suspended in whole or in part by the Client, and that party may be declared ineligible for
further Client contracts. NDC shall not discriminate against any person in employment or
public accommodation because of race, religion, color, creed, gender identity, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, marital status or age. "Employment"
shall include but not be limited to hiring, accepting, registering, classifying, promoting, or
referring to employment. "Public accommodation" shall include but not be limited to
providing goods, services, facilities, privileges and advantages to the public.
4.3 Conflicts of interest No board member, officer or employee of Client or its designees or
agents, and no other public official who exercises any functions or responsibilities with respect
to any requested technical assistance, shall be permitted to financially benefit from this
Agreement or have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the
proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with this Agreement. Upon signing
this Agreement, NDC acknowledged that Section 362.5 of the Iowa Code prohibits a City of
Iowa City officer or employee from having an interest in a contract with the City of Iowa City,
and certifies that no employee or officer of the City of Iowa City, which includes members of
the City Council of Iowa City and Iowa City boards and commissions, has an interest, either
direct or indirect, in this Agreement, that does not fall within the exceptions to said statutory
provision enumerated in Section 362.5.
4.4 Notices. All notices shall be sent by certified mail, hand -delivery or overnight mail and in all
events with a written acknowledgment of receipt to the address set forth at the beginning
of this Agreement.
4.5 Responsibility or Claims -Mutual Indemnification NDC agrees to indemnify and save
harmless Client, their agents, officials, and employees from any liability, damage, expense,
cause of action, suit, claim, judgment or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from
injury to person, including death or personal property or otherwise, caused by or resulting
from the activities in furtherance of the work described herein. Client agrees that such
indemnity shall not apply to any actions, claims or damages arising as a result of Client's
bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence.
4.6 Release of News Information. Except as required by Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code, no
news release, including photographs, public announcements or confirmation of same, or
any part of the subject matter of this Agreement or any phase of any program hereunder
shall be made without prior written approval of the Client.
4.7 Com Iii nge with (Laws. NDC agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
laws in the conduct of the work hereunder. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted
and the rights of the parties determined, in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa.
4.8 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any rights, duties or obligations described herein
may be assigned by either party without the prior expressed written consent of the other
party.
4.9 Severability. A determination that any part of this Agreement is invalid shall not invalidate
or impair the force of the remainder of this Agreement.
4.10 A&knowledgement. The Client expressly acknowledges that all opinions and advice
(written or oral) given by NDC to the Client in connection with NDC's engagement are
intended solely for the benefit and use of the Client considering the financing and the Client
agrees that no such opinion or advice shall be used for any other purpose or reproduced,
disseminated, quoted or referred to at any time without the prior consent of NDC, except as
required by Chapter 22 of the Iowa Code.
4.11 Disclaimer. The Client is a sophisticated business enterprise and has retained NDC for the
purposes set forth in this Agreement and the parties acknowledge and agree that their
respective rights and obligations are contractual in nature. Each party disclaims an intention
to impose fiduciary agency rights or obligations on the other by virtue of the engagement
hereunder.
4.12 fig. NDC agrees at all times material to this Agreement to have and maintain professional
liability insurance covering the NDCs liability for NDCs negligent acts, errors and omissions to the Client in
the sum of $1,000,000.
4.13 Entire Agreement, This Agreement contains the final agreement between the parties
regarding the matters covered and supersedes any and all other agreement, either oral in
writing, regarding the matters contained herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and
year first written above.
Name of Client:
NATIONAL
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By.
Name: Thomas M. Markus; City Manager
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Scope of Services describes the assistance available under this Technical Assistance Agreement
during the specified contract period. The Client and NDC, by mutual agreement, may revise this Scope
of Services from time to time. The assistance within this Scope of Services includes:
A. NDC shall provide a minimum of two (2) days per month of on-site technical assistance to the
Client in the areas defined in this Exhibit. Off-site technical assistance will be made available to
the Client as requested via email, phone, facsimile or other means.
B. NDC shall provide technical assistance to the Client in the design, implementation, and
monitoring of the financing elements of the Client's economic, housing and small business
development plans for the Towncrest, Riverfront Crossing and other redevelopment areas as
identified by the Client.
C. At the Client's request, NDC will review and evaluate projects being considered by the Client for
community and economic development assistance. This technical assistance may include, but is
not be limited to:
1. Evaluating developer experience and capacity.
2. Financial review of the sources and uses, operating proformas, and financial statements
for proposed projects.
3. Structuring of deals with available public sector economic, housing and small business
development programs.
4. Review of appraisals, cost assumptions, capital budgets, operating statements, marketing
data and other funding commitments.
5. Advising on tax credit equity sources, requirements and structuring
6. Identifying other funding sources for the range of commercial, industrial, and residential
real estate and business credit deals prioritized by the Client.
7. Assisting with development issues during pre -development and development phases.
8. Advising on program regulations issues.
D. NDC will provide technical support and financial analysis to the Client with respect to its existing
and proposed economic and housing development programs. Such assistance and analysis may
include, but is not limited to:
1. Reviewing program compatibility with other private and public financing programs.
2. Recommending revisions to the program to increase its ability to leverage additional
private, federal, state and philanthropic resources.
3. Identifying issues associated with the application, review, underwriting and compliance
monitoring on programs that could improve their effectiveness in meeting the Client's
development goals and objectives.
E. NDC will provide technical assistance and advocacy in the Client's efforts to seek funding or to
leverage existing resources through federal, state and local governmental programs including,
but not limited to:
1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
2. HOME Investment Partnership program
3. HUD Section 108 loans, including Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)
grants
4. U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA)
5. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program, including Targeted
Assessments, Supplemental Pilot Program, and Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
6. U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a), 504, and Microenterprise programs
7. New Markets Tax Credits Program
8. Federal Home Loan Bank Community Investment Program
9. Rehabilitation Tax Credits (Historic Tax Credits)
10. Low -Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
F. The Contractor shall provide additional assistance to the Client when requested to:
1. Attend meetings with developers, private lenders, Federal and State officials and others.
2. Work with State and Federal officials to insure their continued support and assistance to
the City's programs and projects.
3. Assist in modification of grant agreements and loan documentation as well as work to
insure approval of such modifications by authorizing agencies.
4. Assist in the negotiations of terms and repayments on financing programs.
5. Inform staff of changes in Federal and State programs in a timely fashion.
G. Technical Assistance is defined to also include training in the development of financing tools,
financing analysis skills, loan programs and packaging requirements in both housing and
economic development with the goal of building the capacity of the Client's staff to analyze
projects and utilize public and private financing tools.
H. Assistance to the Client in marketing, developing and maintaining the commitment of lending
institutions, developers, federal state and local government officials and community groups to
the Client's redevelopment plans and/or specific projects. Assistance shall include but not be
limited to the following, upon request:
1. Attend briefings with lending institutions and potential applicants to explain the Client's
economic development, small business and housing financing programs.
2. Make formal presentations to professional organizations of lending institutions, lawyers,
accountants, architects, developers, etc.
3. Attend other meetings and conduct other presentations (including preparation of
necessary presentation materials) as requested by the Client.
I. Where applicable and upon request by the Client, NDC shall make available to the Client, and/or
developers selected by the Client, programs and associated financial products administered by
NDC. NDC may assess additional fees for such programs if it is NDC's policy to charge such
fees. Such programs may include, but are not limited to:
1. SBA 7(a) loan Guarantee Program (Grow American Loan Fund)
2. Low Income Housing Tax Credit syndication services (Corporate Equity Fund)
3. Rehabilitation (Historic) Tax Credit syndication services (Corporate Equity Fund)
4. New Markets Tax Credits (Housing and Economic Development Corp.)
5. Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit and Loan Guarantee Program
6. Distressed Properties Program
J. As requested by the'Client, NDC shall provide a report summarizing its technical assistance
activities on behalf of the Client and the accomplishments associated with these services.
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S.
MEMORANDUM
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Wendy Ford, Economic Development Coordinator
Date: January 6, 2016
Re: Renewal of Agreement with the National Development Council (NDC)
Introduction
On the January 19, 2016 City Council agenda is a resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign
a contract with the National Development Council (NDC), a national non-profit organization
specializing in finance and community development for economic opportunity, job creation, small
business development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and general community
development.
History/Background
On July 12, 2010 City Council passed a resolution approving a 2 -year contract with NDC that was
extended to January 2014. On January 14, 2014, Council approved a second contract that expires
on January 15, 2016. NDC works with the City to analyze housing, economic development and
community development projects.
• NDC assists the City by working with developers on financing proposals that request City
participation. They assist the City in meeting with owners, lenders, and development
professionals to sort through the myriad cost components of development projects. Finally, they
provide the City with analysis on the financial strength of a project and a recommendation
regarding use of public funds.
• NDC has recently assisted by providing examples of affordable housing programs in other
communities and is currently helping develop the basis for an appropriate 'fee in lieu' policy -- a
payment in lieu of providing on site affordable housing.
NDC is the oldest national non-profit and only community development organization that provides a
full range of services vital to successful economic and housing development. Its expertise is in
assisting cities to facilitate and develop financing strategies for local community and economic
development projects. They are knowledgeable and experienced with financing options available to
cities such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, public/private
partnerships, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt bonds, SBA loans, and tax increment financing. It is because of
the unique qualities and expertise that NDC offers that the City is using the Sole Source
Procurement process.
Discussion of Solutions
The City has worked with NDC on structuring finance packages for numerous development projects
since 2010. NDC's expertise comes in part from working with communities across the nation. Their
financial analyses are designed to ensure that financial structures are sound and most importantly,
that developer equity and debt are maximized if public funds are sought. These skills are highly
developed, critical and rare. In our opinion, there is no other non-profit organization with a matching
width and breadth of expertise.
Financial Impact
The cost of the contract is $6,630 a month for 12 months, with an option to renew. Funds have
been budgeted in Economic Development Consultant services.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the renewal of the NDC contract.
Prepared by: Dennis Bockenstedt, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, 319-356-5053 2d
RESOLUTION NO. 16-21
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION (ICMA RC) DEFERRED
COMPENSATION AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE ROTH IRA'S
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City ("City") has employees rendering valuable services; and
WHEREAS, the City has established a deferred compensation plan for such employees that
serves the interest of the City by enabling it to provide reasonable retirement security for its
employees, by providing increased flexibility in its personnel management system, and by
assisting in the attraction and retention of competent personnel; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the continuance of the deferred compensation plan will
serve these objectives; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City hereby amends and restates the deferred compensation plan to include Roth IRA's:
The ICMA Retirement Corporation 457 Governmental Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust;
2. T he assets of the Plan shall be held in trust, with the City serving as trustee, for the
exclusive benefit of Plan participants and their beneficiaries, and the assets shall not be
diverted to any other purpose. The Trustee's beneficial ownership of Plan assets held in
Vantage Trust shall be held for the further exclusive benefit of the Plan participants and
their beneficiaries;
3. The City agrees to serve as Trustee under the Plan;
4. The Finance Director is authorized to administer the City's obligations under the Plan and
sign all documents necessary in connection therewith.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January 2016
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Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Thomas the
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x
Throgmorton
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Prepared by: Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO. 16-22
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A UTILITY
EASEMENT WITHIN WALDEN WOOD, PART 10, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City approved the final plat of Walden Wood, Part 10 on November 12,
2013, pursuant to Resolution 13-328, which plat and associated legal agreements,
including a utility easement agreement, were recorded in Book 5181, Pages 624-654, in
the records of the Johnson County, Iowa Recorder's Office; and
WHEREAS, during the course of constructing this subdivision, the utility companies
requested that the developer grant a wider utility easement than it had granted with the
original subdivision in order to accommodate the various utilities installed within this
easement area; and
WHEREAS, the owner, Walden Wood Lot 79, L.L.C. has agreed to make that
dedication and enter into a utility easement agreement on terms substantially identical
to the terms of the existing utility easement agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to accept the dedication of said easements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. Acceptance of the above -referenced easements, in a form of conveyance
approved by the City Attorney's Office, is hereby approved and authorized.
2. Upon direction of the City Attorney, the Mayor is authorized to sign and the City
Clerk to attest any and all documentation necessary to effectuate the acceptance
of said easement dedications, and to record the same at the Walden Wood Lot 79,
L.L.C.'s expense.
Passed and approved this 19th day of Januar , 2016.
MAWOR
ATTEST: A/ . wt/
CITftLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Resolution No. 16-22
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Thomas the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x Throgmorton
Prepared by and Return to: C. Joseph Holland Ste 300 123 N Linn St Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 354-0331
UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Walden Wood Part 10
Walden Wood Lot 79 LLC ("Grantor")hereby grants to MidAmerican Energy,
Centurylink Corporation, MediaCom Iowa, L.L.C., and the City of Iowa City, and
their successors, ("Grantees") a perpetual easement upon, over, under, along
and across the areas marked upon the attached Exhibit as "5' Utility Easement"
sometimes referred to herein as the Easement Area.
Grantees shall have the right to install, lay, construct, reconstruct,
renew, operate, maintain and remove conduits, cables, pipes, electric lines
within the Easement Area below the surface of the ground, and other equipment
or appurtenances above the surface of the ground as may be necessary for the
purposes of serving the Subdivision and other property with electricity, gas,
and communication service; the right to trim, cut down and remove such trees,
brush, saplings and bushes as may interfere with the proper construction,
maintenance, operation or removal of said facilities, equipment and
appurtenances; and the right of ingress and egress for all of the purposes
aforesaid.
Grantees shall promptly backfill any trench made by them, and repair any
damages caused by them within the Easement Area. Grantees shall indemnify
Grantor against unreasonable loss or damage which may occur in the negligent
exercise of the easement rights by the City.
Grantor, its successors in interest and assigns, reserve the right to
use said Easement Area for purposes which will not interfere with the
Grantee's full enjoyment of rights hereby granted; provided that Grantor shall
not erect or construct any reservoir, fence, retaining wall or other
obstruction on said areas, or diminish or substantially add to the ground
cover over said Easement Area. No permanent dwellings or trees shall be placed
on the areas so designated for Utility Easements, but with advance written
authorization to the Grantee's Representatives the same may be used for
gardens, shrubs, plantings, minor landscaping and other purposes that do not
then or later interfere with the aforesaid uses or the rights herein granted,
but such items placed in the Easement Area, with or without City approval, may
be removed by the Grantees without compensation or replacement.
Dated as of this /q' lday of 49eeember, 201
GRANTOR:
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This instrument acknowledged before me this ' day of December, 2015,
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LATE HANDOUTS:
Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and close of business on
Friday.
Consent Calendar:
ITEM 2d(13) TCDD FUNDRAISING — See additional correspondence
Regular Agenda:
ITEM 6 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER —
REVISED COMMENT - This resolution would amend the definition of Public Assistance
Source of Income in the Human Rights Ordinance to include the Housing Choice
Voucher subsidy and other rental subsidies and clarify the definition of housing
transaction by deleting the term housing accommodation. Staff is requesting this
item be deferred to February 2 due to scheduling conflicts.
See note added to page 1 from Greater Iowa City Area Apartment Association. Pages
following remain the same.
Info Packet of 1/14:
Memorandum from City Clerk and Assistant City Manager: Cablecasting Work Sessions
Marian Karr
From:
daniellechay@earthlink.net
Sent:
Friday, January 15, 2016 10:55 AM
To:
Council
Subject:
Cecil Balmond Sculpture
Dear Mayor Throgmorton and Council Members,
This Tuesday you will be asked to vote on a fundraising contract that would ensure that Cecil Balmond's
downtown sculpture gets built. I urge you to reject this contract, or at least to let it wait for your considered
response... because a wrong decision could affect our downtown for perhaps the next 50 years.
I profoundly object to the sculpture. My major concern is its overwhelming size: It is vastly too big for the little
plaza which is its setting. Bounded by the Hotel Jefferson on one side and the new Moen tower on the other,
that plaza is an intimate and potentially charming space. Many a European city would love to have it. It is a
perfect spot for trees, plantings, chairs, benches, and tables shaded by cheerful, multicolored umbrellas, and
food carts offering fare from around the world.
At the moment, this northern portion of the ped mall is a beautiful achievement. It is harmonious, human -scale,
and perfectly proportioned. But look at the attached photos! Short of actual violence, could there be a more
aggressive takeover of public space? This supersized eye proclaims its ownership of all it beholds.
Most statues this big - the Dubuffet in New York (which is about the same size as the Balmond) and the Picasso
in Chicago (which is larger) - are surrounded by buildings 60 or 80 stories high. In our case, most of the
buildings in the vicinity are just two stories high. They date from the nineteenth century, and their warm brick
colors and architectural detail are in great part responsible for the downtown's unique ambience.
The new sculpture would make these storefronts look puny and old — and in need of replacement by sleek glass
towers!
What's more, the sculpture is only part of Balmond's proposal. He apparently envisions the plaza as an almost
treeless pavement with tiers of seating oriented toward the sculpture, so that it will be the unavoidable focus of
that space. To me this looks like something you might expect in a totalitarian country.
The details of the sculpture are also bad. Its constant busyness is annoying. Its resemblance to a human eye
(which Thomas Dean has likened to Big Brother) is repulsive.
Cecil Balmond is a convincing promoter of his particular vision. He is a man of large ego. This is a quality he
shares with most big-time architects and makers of public art, and it's a necessary prerequisite for getting big
projects done. But it is up to us not to be snowed by his personality and his (rather mixed) reputation as an
artist. Iowa Citians — and the City Council - have the right and the responsibility to say "No, this proposal
doesn't work; send us a gentler one." We also have the right to abandon Balmond altogether.
Before you move ahead, I would urge you to direct a couple of city employees, perhaps with the help of
volunteers and art students, to build a mockup of this sculpture and put it in place. Let's see it looks like.
Let's see how much space it takes out of circulation and whether we want to live with it.
Certainly "the Balmond" would be entertaining to visitors - for about ten minutes. But for us locals, this huge
object with its flickering shadows and (at night) its ever-changing colors could get old very fast. It's not what
you want if you've come to eat lunch, chat with friends, read a book, study, or daydream.
Please see attached photos and brief excerpts from Thomas Dean's Little Village article and architectural
reviews of Balmond's work
Sincerely,
Dan Lechay
528 Clark Street
319-339-0528
daniellechay(ia earthlink.net
Marian Karr
From: daniellechay@earthlink.net
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 11:00 AM
To: Council
Subject: balmond attachments
Attachments: 10835022_684985871601077_891535452592245833_o.jpg; 12068816_ 684985888267742_
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OTHERS' THOUGHTS ON CECIL BALMOND
1. On "The Lens"
Critics of the piece decry its imposing character and chilling imagery. With a
thirty-foot self -identified "lens," it's kind of hard to miss the suggestion of Big
Brother watching people's behavior in this public place that has been the site of
much controversy in recent years.... Mr. Balmond claimed he looked at community
history in conceiving the piece, but there's little evidence of that in my eyes in the
final product, and it's hardly possible for a stranger to the community to garner a
deep understanding of the place in a few weeks.... "The Lens" consumes the entire
space, replacing the "park" with a "site installation." Whether that installation
becomes a beloved symbol of community identity or a monstrous half -million -
dollar white elephant remains to be seen.
--Thomas Dean, "An Uncommon Lens," Little Village, Dec 2015
2. On Balmond's aesthetics and his infatuation with supersizing
Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond's towering steel `icon' for the 2012 Olympics is
just a messy, meaningless, plutocrat's plaything.... Designed by the ultra
fashionable sculptor Amish Kapoor, in collaboration with the equally fashionable
engineer Cecil Balmond, this ungainly object [is] a sprawling steel gadget a few
metres taller than the Statue of Liberty.... In sculpture, every form has its proper
size and if the object is inflated too much, it turns into a caricature of itself...
Balmond's practical skill is beyond reproach but his visual taste raises doubts.
--William Curtis, Architectural Review May 2010
A gigantic sculptural tower soon to grace London's Olympic Park has been the
focus of sometimes acrimonious controversy.... A heated debate over the project's
aesthetic merits, political motivations, and corporate connections. Kapoor's design
—everybody seems very keen to repeat—will be 72 feet taller than New York's
Statue of Liberty. However, one can't help wondering if London really needs
another landmark....
--Art and Auction, October 2010
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From: Carol deProsse <lonetreefox@mac.com>
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 3:05 PM
To: Council
Subject: Balmond Funding
Councilors,
It is my opinion that the Council should not fund any amount of money, much less $50,000, for somethingal gr as
people that do not represent the diversity, inpcolor or incometure "The ', of This
a City. In these timesof
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the City budget money should be allocated to something that has great community acceptance
amount.
Thank you,
Carol deProsse
From Council Member Thomas
What Makes a Successful Place? - Project for Public Spaces
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What Makes a Successful Place?
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Page 1 of 6
Great public spaces are those places where celebrations are held, social and economic
exchanges occur, friends run into each other, and cultures mix. They are the "front porches"
of our public institutions — libraries, field houses, schools — where we interact with each
other and government. When theses spaces work well, they serve as the stage for our public
lives.
What makes some places succeed while others fail?
In evaluating thousands of public spaces around the world, PPS has found that to be
successful, they generally share the following four qualities: they are accessible; people are
engaged in activities there; the space is comfortable and has a good image; and finally, it
is a sociable place: one where people meet each other and take people when they come to
visit. PPS developed The Place Diagram as a tool to help people in judging any place, good
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• Can people easily walk to the place? For example, do they have to dart between moving
cars to get to the place?
• Do sidewalks lead to and from the adjacent areas?
• Does the space function for people with special needs?
• Do the roads and paths through the space take people where they actually want to go?
• Can people use a variety of transportation options — bus train, car, bicycle, etc. — to reach
the place?
• Are transit stops conveniently located next to destinations such as libraries, post offices,
park entrances, etc.?
COMFORT & IMAGE
Whether a space is comfortable and presents itself
well — has a good image — is key to its success.
Comfort includes perceptions about safety,
cleanliness, and the availability of places to sit — the
importance of giving people the choice to sit where
they want is generally underestimated.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER ON COMFORT 1a emboug Gardens, Paris, FR.
& IMAGE:
• Does the place make a good first impression?
• Are there more women than men?
• Are there enough places to sit? Are seats conveniently located? Do people have is a choice
of places to sit, either in the sun or shade?
• Are spaces are clean and free of litter? Who is responsible for maintenance? What do
they do? When?
http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/ 1/19/2016
What Makes a Successful Place? - Project for Public Spaces
Page 4 of 6
• Does the area feel safe? Is there a security presence? If so, what do these people do?
When are they on duty?
• Are people taking pictures? Are there many photo opportunities available?
• Do vehicles dominate pedestrian use of the space, or prevent them from easily getting to
the space?
USES & ACTIVITIES
Activities are the basic building blocks of a place.
Having something to do gives people a reason to come
to a place — and return. When there is nothing to do, a
space will be empty and that generally means that
something is wrong.
PRINCIPLES TO KEEP IN MIND IN
EVALUATING THE USES AND ACTIVITIES
OF A PLACE:
Kungstradgarden, Stockholm, Sweden.
• The more activities that are going and that people have an opportunity to participate in,
the better.
• There is a good balance between men and women.
• People of different ages are using the space (retired people and people with young
children can use a space during the day when others are working).
• The space is used throughout the day.
• A space that is used by both singles and people in groups is better than one that is just
used by people alone because it means that there are places for people to sit with friends,
there is more socializing, and it is more fun.
• The ultimate determinant of a place's success is how well it is managed.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER ON USES 6 ACTIVITIES:
http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/ 1/19/2016
What Makes a Successful Place? - Project for Public Spaces Page 5 of 6
• Are people using the space or is it empty?
• Is it used by people of different ages?
• Are people in groups?
• How many different types of activities are occurring — people walking, eating, playing
baseball, chess, relaxing, reading?
Which parts of the space are used and which are not?
• Are there choices of things to do?
• Is there a management presence, or can you identify anyone is in charge of the space?
SOCIABILITY
This is a difficult quality for a place to achieve, but
once attained it becomes an unmistakable feature.
When people see friends, meet and greet their
neighbors, and feel comfortable interacting with
strangers, they tend to feel a stronger sense of place or
attachment to their community — and to the place that
fosters these types of social activities.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER ON SOCIABILITY:
Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA
• Is this a place where you would choose to meet your friends? Are others meeting friends
here or running into them?
• Are people in groups? Are they talking with one another?
• Do people seem to know each other by face or by name?
• Do people bring their friends and relatives to see the place or do they point to one of its
features with pride?
• Are people smiling? Do people make eye contact with each other?
http://www.pps.org/reference/grplacefeat/ 1/19/2016
What Makes a Successful Place? - Project for Public Spaces Page 6 of 6
• Do people use the place regularly and by choice?
• Does a mix of ages and ethnic groups that generally reflect the community at large?
• Do people tend to pick up litter when they see it?
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Prepared by: Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240;
319-356-5230
Resolution No. 16-23
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED CONVEYANCE
OF A PORTION OF VACATED AIR RIGHTS ABOVE THE ALLEY BETWEEN
LOTS 1 AND 8 OF BLOCK 8, COUNTY SEAT ADDITION TO MIDWEST ONE
BANK, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID PROPOSAL FOR
FEBRUARY 2, 2016.
WHEREAS, MidWest One has asked the City Council to vacate certain air rights
over a portion of the north -south alley on this block that connects East Harrison
Street and East Prentiss Street, legally described on the attached Air Rights
Vacation Exhibit; and
WHEREAS, this request has been made to facilitate their construction and
maintenance of a skywalk over the alley in conjunction with their redevelopment on
this block; and
WHEREAS, if the vacation is approved, MidWest One has asked that the City
convey those vacated air rights to it for fair market value.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT:
1. The City Council does hereby declare its intent to consider the conveyance of
certain air rights above the alley located on Block 8, County Seat Addition,
Iowa City, Iowa, legally described in the attached Air Rights Vacation Exhibit,
upon vacation of those air rights and in consideration for payment of fair market
value therefor.
2. A public hearing on said proposal should be and is hereby set for February 2,
2016, at 7 p.m. in Emma J. Harvat Hall at City Hall, 410 E. Washington St.,
Iowa City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City
Council thereafter as posted by the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby
directed to cause Notice of Public Hearing to be published as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January , 2016.
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ATTEST:
CITY LERK City Attorney's Office
Resolution No.
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Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
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General Conditions
The date of value to which the opinions expressed in this report apply is set forth in the Letter of
Transmittal. The appraiser assumes no responsibility for economic or physical factors occurring at
some later date, which may affect the opinions herein stated.
The Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") became effective January 26, 1992. We have not made
a specific compliance survey and analysis of the property to determine whether or not it is in
conformity with the various detailed requirements of the ADA. It is possible that a compliance
survey of the property together with detailed analysis of the requirements of the ADA could reveal
that the property is not in compliance with one or more of the requirements of the Act. if so, this
fact could have a negative effect upon the value of the property. Since we have no direct evidence
relating to this issue, we did not consider possible noncompliance with the requirements of ADA in
estimating the value of the property.
No opinion is intended to be expressed for legal matters or that would require specialized
investigation or knowledge beyond that ordinarily employed by real estate appraisers, although,
such matters may be discussed in the report.
No opinion as to title is rendered. Data on ownership and the legal description were obtained from
sources generally considered reliable. Title is assumed to be marketable and free and clear of all
liens and encumbrances, easements, and restrictions, except those specifically discussed in the
report. The property is appraised assuming it to be under responsible ownership and competent
management and available for its highest and best use.
No engineering survey has been made by the appraiser. Except as specifically stated, data relative
to size and area were taken from sources considered reliable, and no encroachment of real property
improvements is assumed to exist
Maps, plats, and exhibits included herein are for illustration only as an aid in visualizing matters
discussed within the report. They should not be considered as surveys or relied upon for any other
purpose.
No opinion is expressed as to the value of subsurface oil, gas, or mineral rights and that the
property is not subject to surface entry for the exploration or removal of such materials, except as is
expressly stated.
The contract for the appraisal of said premises is fulfilled by the signer upon the delivery of this
appraisal executed. Disclosure of the contents of this appraisal report is governed by the Uniform
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Foundation and the Code of
Professional Ethics and the Standards of Professional Practice of the Appraisal Institute. Neither all
nor any part of the contents of this report (especially any conclusions as to value, the identity of the
appraiser, or the firm with which he is connected; or any reference to the Appraisal Institute and
the MAI or SRA designations) shall be disseminated to the public through advertising media, public
relations media, news media, sales media, or any other public means of communications without
the prior written consent and approval of the undersigned. This consent and approval does not
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Prepared by: John Yapp, Dev. Services Coordinator, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5252
RESOLUTION NO. 16-24
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT AND EASEMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (OPD) PLAN FOR PRAIRIE HILL,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the owner, Iowa City Co -Housing (ICCH), LLC, has filed a Developer's Agreement and
easement documents associated with Prairie Hill, a planned development on the west side of Miller
Ave in Iowa City, IA; and
WHEREAS, the Developer's Agreement sets forth procedures to be followed for maintaining the
private street and open spaces contained within Prairie Hill and for financing maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, the easements are for public sanitary sewer, public water main, and for an access and
utility easements for Prairie Hill Lane, a private street; and
WHEREAS, the Conditional Zoning Agreement associated with the Prairie Hill property requires
review and approval of construction drawings for the private street and the storm water management
facility by the City Engineer prior to the final site plan approval; the City Engineer has not yet
approved said drawings; and
WHEREAS, said planned development is located on the following -described real estate in Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa, to wit:
Lot 3 of Ruppert Hills Subdivision to Iowa City, IA, in accordance with the plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 46, at page 47, in the records of the Johnson County Recorder's
Office, containing 7.88 acres and subject to easements and restrictions of record.
WHEREAS, the Department of Neighborhood and Development Services and the Public Works
Department examined the proposed Developer's Agreement and easements, and recommends
approval; and
WHEREAS, the planned development has been made with the free consent and in accordance with
the desires of the owners and proprietors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, THAT:
Upon the City Engineer's approval of the construction drawings as required by said Conditional
Zoning Agreement:
1. The City accepts the easements as provided by law, including easements for public sanitary
sewer, public water main, and for an access and utility easement.
2. 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
easements, and to certify a copy of this resolution. The City Clerk shall record the easement
documents at the office of the County Recorder of Johnson County, Iowa at the expense of
the owner.
Resolution No. 16-24
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Passed and approved this 19th day of January 20 16
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Prepared by: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5010
RESOLUTION NO. 16-2
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S
2016 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council seeks to encourage legislation that enhances the quality of
life for residents in Iowa City as well as the State of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and other cities play a critical role in the future of the State; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the citizens of Iowa City that the City Council establish legislative
priorities and convey said priorities to our State delegation and other relevant stakeholders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iowa City City Council hereby outlines its
legislative proposals to the Iowa City area legislative delegation for the 2016 Iowa State legislative
session as follows:
Ensure the financial sustainability of the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of
Iowa (MFPRSI)
Cities that are required to participate in the State MFPRSI pension system for public safety
personnel have experienced rapidly growing costs, which are necessarily inflating local property
tax rates. The State needs to carefully examine the long-term financial feasibility of this system
and consider reforms that protect taxpayers and ensure that our public safety employees have
fair benefits that can be counted on in their retirement years. The State should carefully
consider the differences in employee benefits and the cost implications for cities between the
MFPRSI system and IPERS system, which also provides for police and fire personnel in the
state. The City encourages Iowa to reinstate the State contribution to the MFPRSI system and
to consider a tiered reform that protects benefits for current members and offers a more
sustainable benefit package for new enrollees.
Provide local governments more flexibility in determining local revenue sources and
preserve the Local Option Sales Tax election process and distribution formula
2013 property tax reform measures are placing significant financial pressures on cities across
the state. Over the next several years, cities will be challenged to maintain basic service levels
that meet community expectations. In order to achieve a healthier diversification of revenue
sources and meet community demands for municipal services, cities need enhanced flexibility
to raise local revenues. Iowa City advocates for increased local control of revenue decisions
that can strengthen our cities and facilitate future economic growth in the state. The City also
encourages the State to preserve the existing Local Option Sales Tax election process and
distribution formula.
Increase infrastructure funding that supports a diverse transportation network
Current revenue streams are not keeping up with the growing costs of maintenance on our
transportation network. As a result, cities are increasingly utilizing property tax dollars for basic
infrastructure needs. The City encourages the state to consider measures to (1) increase
funding of revenue sources for transportation infrastructure, and (2) commit to further
diversifying our transportation network in a manner that will make it more competitive and
Resolution No. 16-25
Page 2
sustainable in the years ahead. Examples of such diversification measures include pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit accommodations, as well as regional passenger rail.
Support the University of Iowa's efforts to be global leader in 21st century higher
education
The University of Iowa plays a critical role in the local, regional and statewide economies. It is
important the State of Iowa provides the university the needed resources to become a global
leader in higher education. Ensuring the university's continued competitiveness in the higher
education field will provide stability in the economy and facilitate growth opportunities in varied
sectors of business community. The City encourages the State to carefully consider and
support the legislative and financial priorities of the university.
Support the legislative efforts of the Iowa League of Cities and the Metro Coalition
Iowa City, as a member city of both organizations, supports the legislative priorities set forth by
the Iowa League of Cities and by the Metropolitan Coalition for the 2016 legislative session.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January , 20 16
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Resolution No.
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16-25
It was moved by Thomas and seconded by
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Prepared by: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5010
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY O IOWA CITY'S
2016 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITI
WHEREAS, the Iowa Ci City Council seeks to encoura a legislation that enhances the quality of
life for residents in Iowa kCity as well as the State of low , and
WHEREAS, the City of lora City and other cities
WHEREAS, it is in the inter st of the citizens of
priorities and convey said pri rities to our State
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ESOLVED th
legislative proposals to the Iowa ity area le gi I
session as follows:
critical role in the future of the State; and
City that the City Council establish legislative
ition and other relevant stakeholders.
the Iowa City City Council hereby outlines its
ive delegation for the 2016 Iowa State legislative
Ensure the financial sustainabilitjt of tF�e Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of
Iowa (MFPRSI) \ r
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state. The City encourages to to reinstate t e State contribution to the MFPRSI system and
to consider a tiered reform at protects be fits for current members and offers a more
sustainable benefit package f r new enrollees.
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re funding that supports a diverse transportation network
Current revenue streams are not keeping up with the growing osts of maintenance on our
transportation twork. As a result, cities are increasingly utilizing roperty tax dollars for basic
infrastructure needs. The City encourages the state to conside measures to (1) increase
funding of revenue sources for transportation infrastructure, a (2) commit to further
diversifying our transportation network in a manner that will make it
more competitive and
Resolution No.
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sustainable in the years ahead. Examples of such diversification measures include regional
passenger rail, as well as enhanced funding for transit and bicycle accommodations.
Support the University of Iowa'sgfforts to be global leader in 21$`
education 7
The University of Iowa plays a critical le in the local, regional and st ewide economies. It is
important the State of Iowa provides tsoh university the needed rerces to become a global
leader in higher education. Ensuring the university's continued c petitiveness in the higher
education field will provide stability in the kconomy and facilitate rowth opportunities in varied
sectors of business community. The City encourages the tate to carefully consider and
support the legislative and financial priorities 4f the university/
Support the legislative efforts of the Iowa Lel gue
Iowa City, as a member city of both organizai
the Iowa League of Cities and by the Metropo
Passed and approved this day
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
ities and the Metro Coalition
pports the legislative priorities set forth by
3lition for the 2016 legislative session.
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CITY OF IOWA CITY 2d� (1)
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 13, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
Re: 2016 Legislative Priorities
Prior to the start of each State of Iowa legislative session, the Iowa City Council traditionally
adopts legislative priorities and communicates the City's positions on those issues to our
elected delegation. Staff has recently reviewed the priorities adopted by the Iowa League of
Cities and the Metro Coalition and have compiled a list of six priorities to present to the City
Council for consideration. Those priorities, in no particular order, include:
1. Ensure the financial sustainability of the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of
Iowa (MFPRSI)
2. Provide local governments more flexibility in determining local revenue sources and
preserve the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) election process and distribution formula
3. Increase infrastructure funding that supports a diverse transportation network
4. Support the University of Iowa's efforts to be global leader in 21St century higher
education
5. Support the legislative efforts of the Iowa League of Cities and the Metro Coalition
A resolution containing supplemental information has been prepared for Council consideration.
Included with this memo is the proposed resolution as well as the legislative priorities that were
adopted by the Iowa League of Cities and the Metro Coalition.
lrs�, M
IOWA
LEAGUE
QfCITIES
Iowa League of Cities — 2016 Legislative Priorities
500 SW 7th Street, Suite 101
Des Moines, IA 50309-4506
www.iowaleague.org
Economic Development
Increase funding levels for economic development programs and quality of life initiatives; preserve
economic development policies, such as tax increment finance, as flexible tools for economic
growth; and provide programs and policies that further develop our local workforce to attract
economic development and close the skills gap.
Financial Sustainability
Eliminate unfunded mandates; diversify revenue options available to local governments and protect
existing revenue options; and continue to ensure the commercial and industrial property tax backfill.
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Advocate for additional funding sources and flexible policies related to water, wastewater, and storm
water infrastructure development to meet the demands of increased environmental regulation for
cities of all sizes, including the development of opportunities for partnership with the agricultural
community to meet these requirements.
Home Rule
Advocate for and sustain Home Rule and the ability to make decisions at the local level — where
decisions are made closest to the people they impact and can be tailored to fit local conditions, needs,
and concerns.
Public Safety
Ensure cities have the adequate resources to provide and fund public safety services, including
addressing costs under the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI).
2016 Priorities
1) Maintain Commercial Property Tax Backfill
2) Home Rule
3) Water Infrastructure/Regulations
4) Economic Impact
a. Workforce Housing Credit (remove from Aggregate Cap)
b. Quality of Life Initiatives, e.g. IowaNext
C. Historic Tax Credit Program
d. Brownfield/Gray rield Credits
5) Abatement
a. Multi -Use Abatement fix
6) Support Local Option Sales Tax
Prepared by: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240-319-356-5010
RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FOR
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ART WORK PORTION
OF THE NORTH PEDESTRIAN MALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT A NOT
TO EXCEED COST OF $50,000
WHEREAS, The City Council formally adopted the Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian
Mall Master Plan in March 2014;
WHEREAS, The Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Master Plan calls for a
significant public art piece to anchor the north end of the Pedestrian Mall and Black
Hawk Mini Park;
WHEREAS, Dr. Cecil Balmond was selected by the Iowa City Public Art Advisory
Committee to develop a concept for the art work and said concept was unveiled to the
community in the fall of 2015; and
WHEREAS, private fundraising is needed to procure the art work and the Iowa City
Downtown District has expressed an Interest in leading the fundraising effort;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA:
That the City Manager is authorized to execute an agreement with the Iowa City
Downtown District for fundraising expenses associated with the planned art work portion
of the North Pedestrian Mall improvement Project at a not to exceed cost of $50,000.
Such agreement shall only be executed after review and approval by the City Attorney.
Passed and approved this day of , 2016.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
Appro d
City Attorney's Office
1 01-19-16
^®air CITY OF IOWA CITY 2d(13)
MEMO RA N D u M
Date: January 13, 2016
To: Tom Markus, City Manager
From: Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager
Re: North Pedestrian Mall Art Project Fundraising Agreement — "The Lens"
The City Council formally adopted the Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Master
Plan in March 2014. As part of that plan there was a call for a significant public art piece
to anchor the north end of the Pedestrian Mall and Black Hawk Mini Park. The plan was
adopted without a formal concept and thus the Public Art Advisory Commission (PARC)
subsequently embarked upon an artist selection process. An artist selection
subcommittee was appointed by the PAAC that included Commission members as well
as representatives of the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), a local artist, and the City
Council. The City Council representative was Jim Throgmorton, who also served on the
steering committee for the Iowa City Downtown and Pedestrian Mall Master Plan.
After a request for qualifications process, the artist selection committee narrowed the
field to three finalists who provided public presentations at the Iowa City Public Library.
The artist selection committee unanimously recommended Dr. Cecil Balmond (London,
England) and the PAAC similarly unanimously concurred with this recommendation.
Next, Dr. Balmond began developing his concept in conjunction with Genus Landscape
Architects (Des Moines, Iowa), who is serving as the lead design firm for the larger
streetscape plan in the Pedestrian Mall. This past fall, Dr. Balmond unveiled his concept
for "The Lens" at a public event held at Film Scene in Downtown Iowa City.
It has been the City's position that public art work of this magnitude will need to be
supported by private funding. While some initial fundraising work has begun, a more
expansive campaign is needed to raise the targeted $550,000 ($500,000 cost plus
$50,000 maintenance endowment). The ICDD has agreed to spearhead the fundraising
effort on behalf of the City of Iowa City. After discussions with the ICDD, staff agrees
that a professional consultant is needed to ensure a successful campaign that provides
the entire community the opportunity to participate and take ownership in this iconic art
work.
I am recommending that the City provide the funding for a fundraising consultant to be
managed by the ICDD. I believe this contribution is needed to pursue a proper
fundraising campaign that involves the entire community. Specifically, I am
recommending that the City agree to fund fundraising expenses up to $50,000, which is
10% of the projected cost of the art work. If this is approved, fundraising could
commence in February or March and hopefully be completed by the fall of 2016. The
City's current Capital Improvement Plan calls for the North Pedestrian Mall
Improvement Project to be completed in 2017.
It is appropriate that this request be forwarded to the City Council for consideration.
Specifically, we should seek a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute such
an agreement after review and approval of the City Attorney.
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Prepared by: Sara Greenwood Hektoen, Asst. City Atty.; 410 E. Washington St.; Iowa City, IA 52240; (319) 356-5030
RESOLUTION NO.
16-26
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF VACATED
ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 1, CARTWRIGHT'S
ADDITION, TO KUM & GO, L.C.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Kum & Go, L.C., owns Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Cartwright's Addition,
which surround the recently vacated alley right-of-way located at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Riverside Drive and Benton Street; and
WHEREAS, Kum & Go intends to construct a convenience store and gas station on this corner in
adherence to the design and building standards of the Riverfront Crossings form -based code and
in promotion of the goals of the Riverfront Crossings Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, City Council is currently considering the vacation of this right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Kum & Go requested that the City convey to it the right-of-way proposed to be
vacated, if the vacation is approved, upon the payment of fair market value for said rights; and
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2016, the City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intent to
convey its interest in the parcel, authorizing the publication of public notice of the proposed
conveyance, and setting the date and time for public hearing; and
WHEREAS, following public hearing on the proposed conveyance, the City Council finds that the
conveyance of the subject property is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY,
IOWA, that:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Quit Claim
Deed conveying the City's interest in the vacated right-of-way legally described as the
EAST HALF OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOT 5 IN BLOCK 1 OF CARTWRIGHT'S
ADDITION TO IOWA CITY, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN DEED BOX 13, PAGE 432, RECORDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA; EXCEPTING
THEREFROM THOSE PORTIONS CONVEYED FOR HIGHWAY IN BOOK 1050, PAGE
407, AND BOOK 1050, PAGE 414, in consideration for payment of fair market value for
said rights.
2. The deed shall be recorded by the City Attorney's Office in the Johnson County
Recorder's Office at Kum & Go's expense.
Resolution No. 16-26
Page 2
It was moved by Botchway and seconded by Dickens the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT:
x
Botchway
x
Cole
x
Dickens
x
Mims
x
Taylor
x
Thomas
x
Throgmorton
Passed and approved this 19th day of January , 2016.
M4WOR
ATTEST:
CITY -CLERK
Approved by
City Attorney's Office
Prepared by: Josh Slattery, Public Works, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5149
RESOLUTION NO. 16-27
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
AGREEMENT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
2016 WASHINGTON STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT - CLINTON STREET
TO LINN STREET, 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 Central Business District Maintenance
Project account # P3971.
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 3:00 p.m. on the 24th day of
February, 2016. 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 1St day of March, 2016, or at a special meeting called for
that purpose.
Passed and approved this 19th day of January 120 16
ATTEST:
CITY"CIERK
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It was moved by Mims and seconded by Botchway the
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x Botchway
x Cole
x Dickens
x Mims
x Taylor
x Thomas
x Throgmorton