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ADOPTEDBUDGETFY2025
IOWACITY OF IOWA CITY,
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Total trips
in August
For more information about the pilot program along
with resources for new riders, visit icgov.org/Fare Free.
Fare Free Iowa City
On August 1, 2023, Fare Free Iowa City began providing
free rides to everyone using Iowa City buses. The City’s
two-year pilot program will study the effects of making
transit free across Iowa City and providing improved
access to safe, affordable, reliable, and sustainable
transportation.
During the pilot, Iowa City Transit aims to double
ridership, helping enable a shift of 55% of vehicle trips
to more sustainable modes of transportation. This goes
hand-in-hand with the City’s Climate Action goals to
reduce carbon emissions by 45% from 2010 levels
by 2030, and achieve net zero carbon emissions
by 2050.
In the program’s first month alone, ridership
increased by 53% when compared to the
previous year, and it remained high through
the end of 2023.
+53%
COMPARED TO AUGUST 2022
1ST MONTH RIDERSHIP
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City of Iowa City
Adopted Budget for the
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 &
FY2024–2026 Financial Plan
Council:
Bruce Teague Mayor
At-Large
Mazahir Salih Mayor Pro-Tem
At-Large
Laura Bergus
District A
Shawn Harmsen
District B
Andrew Dunn
District C
Megan Alter
At-Large Joshua Moe
At-large
City Manager
Geoff Fruin
Deputy City Manager
Redmond Jones II
Finance Director Assistant Finance Director Nicole Davies Jacklyn Fleagle
Budget Management Analyst Risk & Finance Assistant
Angie Ogden Michelle Cook 3
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CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
FY2025 Adopted Budget
FY2024 – 2026 Financial Plan
2024 – 2028 Capital Improvement Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
Introduction
City Manager Address….....................................................................................................…..............................................................................................................................…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Strategic Plan…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Other Planning Processes…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
General Information…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Economic Overview…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Organizational Chart …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Department Summaries…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Budgetary Fund Structure…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................271
Departments and Divisions by Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................274
Financial Summary
Preparation of the Financial Plan…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................278
Financial and Fiscal Policies…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................285
Long Range Financial Planning…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................292
All Funds:
Fund Summaries…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................296
Revenue Summary by Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................301
Revenue Summary by Type…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................302
Expenditure Summary by Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................304
Expenditure Summary by Department…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................305
Inter Fund Transfer Schedules…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................306
Personnel Full-Time Equivalents …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................309
General Fund
General Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................313
Assigned, Committed & Restricted Fund Balance…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................325
General Fund Revenues…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................326
General Fund Expenditures…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................327
City Council…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................328
City Clerk…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................329
City Attorney…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................330
City Manager:
City Manager’s Office…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................331
Communications Office…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................331
Human Resources…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................333
Human Rights…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................334
Economic Development…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................335
Climate Action and Outreach…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................335
Finance Department:
Finance Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................336
Accounting …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................339
Purchasing…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................340
Revenue…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................341
Police Department:
Police Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................342
Support Services…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................342
Field Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................346
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Fire Department:
Fire Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................348
Emergency Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................349
Fire Prevention…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................350
Fire Training…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................350
Parks & Recreation:
Parks & Recreation Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................351
Recreation…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................353
Park Maintenance…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................354
Cemetery Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................357
Library:
Library Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................358
Library Foundation Office…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................361
Senior Center:
Senior Center Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................362
Neighborhood & Development Services (NDS):
NDS Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................364
Neighborhood Services…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................365
Development Services…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................368
Public Works:
Public Works Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................370
Engineering…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................371
Transportation Services:
Transportation Administration…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................372
Special Revenue Funds
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................374
HOME Grant…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................376
Road Use Tax Fund (RUT) …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................378
Road Use Tax Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................381
Other Shared Revenues…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................385
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................387
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................388
Employee Benefits Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................390
Emergency Levy Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................394
Affordable Housing Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................396
Iowa City Property Management Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................398
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................403
Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................409
Debt Service Fund
Debt Service Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................413
Debt Schedules…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................418
Enterprise Funds
Parking:
Parking Fund Summary…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................431
Parking Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................435
Transit:
Transit Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................438
Transit Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................442
Wastewater:
Wastewater Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................447
Wastewater Treatment Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................451
Wastewater Debt Service…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................456
Water:
Water Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................457
Water Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................461
Water Debt Service…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................467
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Refuse Collection:
Refuse Collection Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................471
Refuse Collection Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................474
Landfill:
Landfill Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................478
Landfill Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................482
Airport:
Airport Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................486
Airport Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................488
Stormwater:
Stormwater Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................490
Stormwater Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................493
Housing Authority:
Housing Authority Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................495
Housing Authority Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................497
Capital Projects Fund
Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................501
Summary by Category (Division)…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................504
Summary by Funding Source…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................510
Annual Recurring Projects…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................518
Project Summary by Name…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................526
Unfunded Projects…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................645
Internal Service Funds
Equipment:
Equipment Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................658
Equipment Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................660
Risk Management:
Risk Management Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................663
Risk Management Operations:…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................664
Information Technology Services (ITS):
ITS Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................666
ITS Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................667
Central Services:
Central Services Fund Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................670
Central Services Operations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................671
Health Insurance Reserve….............................................................................................................................. 673
Dental Insurance Reserve….............................................................................................................................. 675
Statistics
U.S. Census Data…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................678
Revenue Comparisons:
Property Tax …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................679
General Fund…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................679
Hotel/Motel Tax …..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................680
Utility Franchise Tax Rates…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................680
Utility Rates…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................680
Property Tax Levies…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................681
Property Tax Valuations…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................682
Principal:
Taxpayers…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................684
Employers…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................685
Sewer Customers…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................686
Water Customers…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................687
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Operating Indicators…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................688
Department Statistics:
Police…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................689
Fire…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................693
Library…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................695
Senior Center…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................701
Transportation Services…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................704
Neighborhood & Development Services…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................706
Appendix
Department Expenditure Comparison to State Forms…..............................................................................................................................…...............................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................709
Budget Resolutions…..............................................................................................................................….............................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................710
State Forms…...................................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................713
Changes from Proposed to Final Budget…...........................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................732
Transfer Resolution…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................733
State Property Tax Reform Impact Summary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................735
Glossary…..............................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................…......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................737
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INTRODUCTION
City Manager Address
Strategic Plan
Other Planning Processes
General Information
Economic Overview
Organizational Chart
Department Summaries
Budgetary Fund Structure
Departments and Divisions
by Fund
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To the Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,
It is my pleasure to submit Iowa City's operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Although
Iowa Code only requires formal adoption of an annual budget, we have included a three-year
financial plan (FY 2024-2026) and five-year Capital Improvement Program (2024-2028) for
planning purposes. The budget is one of the most important documents the City prepares as it
identifies the services to be provided and the mechanisms to finance those services. Any future
modifications of this budget will be fully disclosed through formal City Council actions at public
meetings, in accordance with State of Iowa law.
This budget aims to provide resources to deliver reliable and efficient municipal services, invest
in critical infrastructure, further strategic plan priorities, and implement adopted master plans
rooted in public input. The budget also contains prudent contingency line items and reserves
which aid the City in weathering both unexpected expenditures and revenue shortfalls.
However, the current challenging economic climate and both the 2013 and 2023 State of Iowa
property tax reform laws have resulted in significant and still emerging budgetary strains. In Fiscal
Years 2023 and 2024, the City’s taxable valuation declined in consecutive years for the first time
in recent history as impacts from legislative reforms and state-mandated valuation rollbacks
outpaced taxable growth. The financial strain from the State of Iowa tax reform and gradual
recovery of the local economy from the pandemic is compounded by macroeconomic challenges
including inflationary and labor supply pressures that are increasing operating and capital
expenditures and diminishing the City’s overall purchasing power.
Any further budgetary pressures, such as additional State of Iowa mandated property tax reform
measures or an economic recession, could drive impacts to service levels in the coming years.
This risk is only heightened by growing demands for service as our population continues to
expand. Additionally, the City’s flexibility to pursue bold investments in new initiatives with
traditional local revenue streams will be extremely limited.
Although I remain confident in the City’s financial foundation, the budget keeps discretionary
expenditure growth to a minimum due to these lingering pressures. Resources were prioritized to
advance the City Council’s Strategic Plan, implement various adopted master plans, and support
core service levels in critical areas such as public safety, transportation infrastructure, and our
public utility operations.
Investment in the City Council’s Strategic Plan
The following section highlights examples of investments this budget makes in the values,
strategies, action items, and resources prioritized in the City Council’s Strategic Plan.
Strategic Values
Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Human Rights: For the third consecutive year, $100,000 is
provided for the Social Justice and Racial Equity Grant Program. Approximately $600,000 in Black
Lives Matter funding remains unallocated and is available for the City to invest in supportive
programming. Sponsorship funds are included for community commemorations such as Martin
Luther King Jr. Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Juneteenth. Programming and outreach
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activities are expected to increase as a result of the newly created Equity and Human Rights
Engagement Specialist that was approved in Fiscal Year 2024. Commitments to social justice,
racial equity, and human rights are demonstrated in various department budgets in ways such as
topical programming in Parks and Recreation, the Iowa City Public Library and the Senior Center.
Other value-aligned examples throughout the budget include funding for non-profit crisis response
services, free fare transit, annual ADA improvement projects, and expanding translation of
important materials.
Climate Action: With the State of Iowa’s elimination of the Emergency Property Tax Levy, this
budget fully incorporates all Climate Action activities in the General Fund. The Fiscal Year 2025
budget includes funding for a variety of programs that aim to help the City achieve our Climate
Action and Adaptation goals. Over $400,000 is included for programs including residential energy
efficiency grants, Root for Trees vouchers, HERS grants to homebuilders, community climate
action grants and multiple supplemental affordable housing dollars for both public and private
housing providers. Many of the City’s sustainability efforts are also incorporated into various
master plans and capital projects such as solar panel installation, tree plantings, prairie
management, fare free transit, expanded electric vehicle charging stations, multi-modal roadway
improvements, community gardens, and waste reduction programs.
Partnerships & Engagement: This budget includes funds to support various outreach events
throughout the City such as Party in the Park and Rec ‘N Roll events, National Night Out and
other proactive public safety outreach events, Emergency Services Youth Camp, and a focus on
engagement of all ages through Recreation, Library, and Senior Center programming budgets.
Partnerships with private and public entities are commonplace in operating budgets. Examples of
new partnerships in the FY 2025 budget include enhanced funding for trash removal and general
maintenance of the central business district with the Iowa City Downtown District, a new civilian
data analyst position in Police that will help Iowa City support the County’s emerging community
violence intervention program and funding for the new winter shelter service agreement with
Shelter House.
Strategic Impact Areas
Neighborhoods & Housing: In alignment with the City’s Affordable Housing Action Plan, the
General Fund transfer to the Affordable Housing Fund is projected to increase by 3% to
$1,030,000. Allocations from this fund will now include an approximately $75,000 increase in
support of the community’s winter shelter. Funding is allocated to continue to support the Shelter
House Street Outreach program. Similarly, funding is included to launch an update to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan. Supplemental revenue streams including fee-in-lieu payments, tax
increment financing revenue and federal grants will continue to expand the City’s capacity for
investments in affordable housing. Planned investments in parks and trails, including renovation
and acquisition, that contribute to the City’s public open space accessibility goals can be found
throughout the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
Mobility: The Fiscal Year 2025 budget continues to invest in projects and programs that promote
a healthy multi-modal transportation network in Iowa City. Parking and Climate Action funds are
budgeted to bolster both public and private electric vehicle charging stations in the community.
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Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements will be pursued with the implementation on
numerous Capital Improvement Program projects including the replacement of the Gilbert Street
Bridge and reconstruction of Dubuque Street will provide safer pedestrian accommodations in
heavily traveled areas of the community. Sidewalk infill, curb ramp, and transit stop improvement
projects will continue to make our streets more accessible for all users. The City will begin design
for the Highway 6 bicycle and pedestrian trail extension project between Broadway and
Fairmeadows in Fiscal Year 2025 in anticipation of that work being constructed in 2026.
This budget also begins to lay the financial foundation for fare-free transit service after the current
pilot project sets to expire in the summer of 2025. The first step is the implementation of several
parking related parking fee increases that will support enhanced cleaning, a more aggressive
annual parking deck maintenance program and fare-free transit. Fee increases include moving to
$2/hour in all parking decks (first hour free is maintained), and on-street meters increasing to
$1.50-$3.00/hour depending on location. In addition, several parking related citations will be
increased. The combined impact of the parking fee increases is approximately $3 million. Of that
amount, approximately $1.5 million is targeted for continuation of the fare-free transit program. In
Fiscal Year 2026, staff will also recommend a 1% utility tax increase, which would be the final
revenue stream projected to be needed to maintain the fare-free transit service. The long-term
commitment to fare-free transit, combined with the planned construction of the new transit building
will ensure our community has one of the most robust and accessible transit systems in the
country.
Economy: Fiscal Year 2025 funding to support Greater Iowa City, Inc. will ensure that Iowa City
remains in active partner in regional economic and community development. Additionally, this
budget continues to provide $25,000 to support a BIPOC Business Accelerator Program and
$115,000 in Opportunity Funds set aside for small business grant programs and technical
assistance needs that may arise. Community development funding is also provided to support
local arts and cultural and entrepreneurial support agencies. Consistent with the Strategic Plan,
General Fund dollars and American Rescue Plan Act monies are budgeted to support priority
investments in partnership with the Downtown and South of Six SSMIDs.
Previous ARPA obligations which advance the City’s strategic economic action items will continue
to be implemented in Fiscal Year 2025. This includes $4 million to support the regional Inclusive
Economic Development Plan and $750,000 to support the Johnson County childcare wage
supplement program.
Safety & Well Being: Several strategic action items are advanced in the Safety & Well-Being
category through this budget. The City’s Aid to Agencies grant program is increased by 3% in the
Fiscal Year 2025 budget and additional funds are also budgeted for the aforementioned winter
shelter agreement with Shelter House. American Rescue Plan Act funds will be invested in
capacity building projects for the Free Medical Clinic and Neighborhood Centers of Johnson
County, both of which provide critical well-being services to our community.
The Fire Department budget contains an extra $300,000 boost in the staffing contingency line as
the City continues to prudently plan for the opening of a future fifth fire station. A Civilian Data
Analyst position is added in the Police Department. This position will support numerous efforts,
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from enhancing public transparency to investigative support and participation in community
partnerships such as non-profit capacity building efforts and the Johnson County community
violence intervention program. The budget also provides training and support to move our mental
health liaison partnership with CommUnity to a co-responder model with the goal of continuing to
increase the contacts our mental health liaisons have with the community.
The health and well-being of the older population is supported through investments in the Senior
Center building and programming. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget provides for the ability to offer
expanded evening and weekend hours at the Senior Center. The Capital Improvement Program
also contains funding to complete two exterior renovation projects that will commence in 2024
and begin to plan for and construct interior improvements to the historic building in 2025-2027.
Strategic Resources:
Staffing & People: The macroeconomic headwinds and continued State mandated property tax
reform significantly limits the City’s ability to add personnel with the Fiscal 2025 budget. Only two
new positions are introduced in the budget, including a previously approved and hired Senior
Facilities Design and Construction Manager position in Public Works. This position will support
major public facility projects in the Capital Improvement Program, most notably the new transit
and equipment buildings that are now fully funded. The second position is the previously
mentioned Civilian Data Analyst in the Police Department. Both positions relate directly to the
City’s Strategic Plan with the data analyst position being specifically requested by the City Council
in the August 2023 preparatory work session for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
Many other operations are in need of additional resources to support our growing community. The
City must keep core staffing and resource needs in sight as those investments will be needed
when budgetary resources allow.
Facilities, Equipment, and Technology: Funding is provided in several operations to support
continued data collection and management for the ongoing buildout of our asset management
system. This investment is helping the City build a value-informed data-driven foundation for our
organization as outlined in the Strategic Plan. Supplementing this is newly budgeted funds in the
City Manager’s Office to complete a comprehensive statistically valid community survey that will
help staff and elected officials better understand needs and desires of those we serve.
The Capital Improvement Program outlines a very aggressive investment in public facilities that
will support current and future generations. New, expanded or renovated facilities that are funded
in the plan include the Senior Center, transit building, equipment building, landfill equipment
building, wastewater digester complex, City Park pool and more. Many of these projects are
supported by the Facility Reserve Fund, which has been building up financial capacity over the
last several years. However, no Fiscal Year 2025 transfer is planned for the Facility Reserve
Fund, which is now drawing its fund balance back down to support the construction of the
equipment building, City Park Pool and the Senor Center. It is hoped that any future surplus funds
will be directed to the Facility Reserve Fund.
Financial: This budget maintains a steady tax rate and adopts several rate and fee increases to
ensure fiscal health and stability. The “Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Overview” section of this
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document further details the City’s tax and fee rates and debt
service strategy for Fiscal Year 2025. The strategic plan goal to
annually increase the Emergency Fund balance by 5% is not met
with the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, but it is hoped that future
surpluses may provide such opportunity. The Emergency Fund
balance is approximately $5.4 million.
Investment in Master Plans and Core Services
As previously outlined, this budget provides funding to support
continued implementation of various City Master Plans including
the Climate Action Plan, Bicycle Master Plan, and Affordable
Housing Action Plan. Over $23 million in the five-year Capital
Improvement Program is budgeted for parks and recreation
projects, many of which implement the Parks & Recreation Gather
Here Master Plans. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes funding
for playground improvements at College Green Park,
redevelopment of the Terrell Mill Skate Park, Mercer Park Ball
Diamond improvements, and new park amenities at the Shannon Drive park. Funding is also
provided in Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 for the replacement of the City Park Pool facility.
Finally, the bulk of this budget is dedicated towards ensuring core service levels are maintained,
including responsible funding levels for roadway repairs and equipment replacement. In addition
to annual over $2 million in funding for the annual pavement rehabilitation program, several
important road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects are planned for 2024-25, including the
Gilbert Street Bridge replacement, Dubuque Street reconstruction, Camp Cardinal Road
extension, and the rehabilitation of the Iowa Avenue pedestrian bridge across Riverside Drive.
Various water, sewer, and landfill projects are also planned in accordance with replacement and
maintenance schedules.
Inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages continue to have significant impacts on
operations, as well as project budgets and completion timelines. Additionally, rising insurance
premiums continue to have a significant impact on the budget. Liability insurance is projected to
increase 21.4% in Fiscal Year 2025 after increasing 11.6% in Fiscal Year 2024. Similarly, Fire
and Casualty insurance is projected to increase 35% in Fiscal Year 2025 after increasing 25% in
Fiscal Year 2024. These significant market adjustments in the insurance industry have increased
costs over $850,000 over Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025. As these essential costs eat up more of
the available resources, value-added programs and services are impacted in the form of
stagnated or reduced budget allocations.
Budget Impacts and Financial Goals
This budget was developed within the context of several significant financial impacts:
•The continued phase out of the commerical and industrial backfill from the State of Iowa
which was previously approximately $1.5 million and is projected to be only $617,000 in
Fiscal Year 2025 before being fully zeroed out in Fiscal Year 2027.
Financial Goals
Continue to dedicate resources
towards advancing City Council’s
Strategic Plan priorities and
adopted Master Plans.
Seek fiscal stability and
maintenance of service levels
despite compounding financial
pressures due to state property
tax reform and escalating costs
of operations.
Ensure reliability of core services
and infrastructure remains high
while balancing cost impacts on
residents and businesses.
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• The elimination of the Emergency and Library levies and additional growth restrictions
placed on city budgets in the 2023 State of Iowa proprty tax reform legislation. The two
levies totaled .47 cents per $1,000 of taxable property valuation and will be fully phased out
of the combined General Fund levy over the next few years.
• A sharp drop of 8.3% in the State’s residential rollback rate, the single largest drop since
the late 1970s. The impact of this drop is significant for Iowa City as multi-family properties
were now classified as residential due to the 2013 State of Iowa property tax reform law.
• Economic inflation, higher costs for goods and services, and ongoing financial impacts
caused by the pandemic and assocaited economic recovery.
In light of these impacts, the preparation of this budget was guided by three primary financial
goals that seek to establish a sound fiscal strategy for the next year and beyond. First, within the
context of heightened financial challenges, the budget aims to prioritize adequate resources for
making progress on City Council’s Strategic Plan goals and adopted Master Plans. Second, this
budget continues to respond to the 2013 and 2023 State of Iowa property tax reform laws while
also confronting macro-economic inflationary impacts on services and capital projects. Finally, as
the City navigates the next few years of strong financial headwinds and competing budgetary
pressures, it will be critical to ensure sufficient resources are provided to maintain core service
levels. As such, this budget maintains a stable property tax rate and several utility rate and fee
increases to help address some acute challenges in our core service areas. Any new, non-
essential or strategic initiatives must be carefully evaluated for long-term financial impact and will
likely need to rely on alternative funding sources to implement.
Fiscal Health and Outlook
In general, Iowa City benefits from a strong local economy anchored by the presence of the
University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The local economy consists
of a diverse set of successful industries that together help sustain one of the most consistent
stretches of low unemployment rates in the nation. The City of Iowa City has a long tradition of
responsible budgeting policies which has created a strong financial foundation and helped the
community weather both past and recent economic downturns while sustaining top-notch service
delivery. In 2023, Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed its highest quality bond rating (Aaa) for
the City’s general obligation debt.
Moody’s noted factors that could negatively impact the City’s bond rating include a substantial
and sustained reduction in reserve funds or large growth in debt leverage. Iowa City’s bond rating
is the product of ‘exceptional budget management practices, policy credibility and effectiveness,
and transparency and disclosure’ (Moody’s Credit Opinion April 2023). Ultimately, our strong
financial position lowers the cost of borrowing and ensures more of our community’s dollars are
spent on service delivery and Strategic Plan priorities, rather than interest payments.
Despite the stable financial position of the organization, the public should be aware of the
economic trends shaping the community. Iowa City has many attributes that attract new residents
to our city. A strong job market, good schools, world class healthcare, and diverse cultural
amenities all contribute to the desirability of our area for families, retirees, and young
professionals to make their permanent homes. New residents, including students, bring a social
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and economic vibrancy that helps define Iowa City. However, population growth has a profound
effect on service delivery, land use, and housing affordability. Growth creates additional service
demands and stresses transportation and utility infrastructure. All of these challenges must be
acknowledged and managed for Iowa City to retain its attractiveness and competitiveness.
Prior to the pandemic, strong growth in our tax base allowed the City to absorb the necessary
expenditure increases that accompany population growth and devote significant resources to new
programs while weathering the implementation of the State of Iowa’s 2013 ten-year property tax
reform legislation. However, Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 saw the City’s tax base shrink due to
both a plateau in development activity and large valuation rollbacks mandated by the 2013 state
property tax reform law that reduced the taxable percentage of multi-residential properties.
Additionally, about $1.5 million in annual backfill payments the State previously made to the City
to compensate for lost commercial and industrial property tax revenue is now being phased out
and is estimated to be approximately only $617,000 in Fiscal Year 2025. This will decrease to
$308,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 until it is eliminated in Fiscal Year 2027.
While state property tax reform has strained the City’s primary revenue source, rising operational
costs tied to inflation and growing service demands have created additional budgetary pressures
over the last two years. These factors make moving forward with cautious budgeting and strong
reserves critical. Although the City benefits from a strong financial foundation, any additional
financial stressors such as lingering inflation pressures, an economic recession, new property tax
reform legislation, natural disasters, or public health crises could tip the scales towards higher
expenditure cuts, service level reductions, or necessary rate increases.
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Overview
The Fiscal Year 2025 budgetary expenditures total $241,809,952. Of the total budget,
$71,132,899 is for the General Fund and $76,118,294 is directed to Capital Projects. A breakdown
of the budget by fund type follows:
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Property taxes and charges for services account for the majority of City revenues. The following
table depicts a year-over-year comparison of Iowa City's revenue mix across all funds.
The modest 3.8% increase in property taxes follows the previous year where those same tax
receipts actually declined. Thus, the two-year growth in property tax receipts is notably low,
especially considering the inflationary environment and growing demands on City operations.
Larger swings in Intergovernmental and Other Financial Sources are not considered atypical as
those categories are influenced greatly by the timing of state and federal grants as well as debt
sales.
The following pie chart displays revenue across all funds for FY 2025 only. The chart shows the
heavy reliance on taxes and charges for services to support the various projects and services
contained in this budget.
It is imperative to consider how the overall revenues and expenditures in this budget will impact
local households and businesses. The property tax rate remains unchanged at $15.63. Although
this rate represents a 12% reduction in our property tax rate over the past decade, it is likely
FY2024 Revised FY2025 Budget Percent Change
Property Taxes 66,312,743$ 68,821,500$ 3.8%
Other City Taxes 7,656,308$ 7,964,400$ 4.0%
Licenses & Permits 2,574,121$ 2,592,880$ 0.7%
Use of Money & Prop 3,299,263$ 3,292,385$ -0.2%
Intergovernmental 53,846,889$ 65,568,611$ 21.8%
Charges for Services 43,734,534$ 49,415,585$ 13.0%
Misc.10,860,983$ 9,052,601$ -16.7%
Other Financial Sources 44,315,267$ 17,144,900$ -61.3%
Total 232,600,108$ 223,852,862$ -3.8%
All Funds Revenue Comparison of FY2024 versus FY2025
Property Taxes
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Use of Money & Prop, 1%
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further reductions will not be possible in the coming years and failure to grow the City’s tax base
could actually force property tax rates back upwards. Economic inflation has significantly
impacted budgets while diminishing the City’s purchasing power. To address some of these acute
challenges in the utility and enterprise funds, this budget includes several rate increases including
a 5% Wastewater rate increase, 3% Water rate increase, $1/month Recycling rate increase, a
$2.50 increase to the Landfill tipping fee, and several parking related fee and citation increases.
Based on a flat property tax rate and the aforementioned utility rate increases, it is estimated in
Fiscal Year 2025 a household with a $100,000 assessed home value will pay approximately $83
less per year (approximately $6.92 less per month) in taxes and fees for basic City services
compared to the previous year (3.9% decrease). However, it is important to remember that
assessed values of residential property have likely also increased for most residents. For
example, if a $100,000 home’s assessed value increased by 20% between FY 2024 and FY 2025
then actual property taxes paid to the City will increase approximately $15 per year (as opposed
to dropping $130 per year).
The following bar chart illustrates the estimated overall financial impact of tax and fee changes to
resident households. For simplicity purposes, the table uses $100,000 in assessed home value
with no assessment growth so the reader may easily calculate tax payments based on their own
home value.
Property Tax Overview
The taxable valuation of property subject to all levies in Iowa City decreased approximately 0.4%
in both Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024, despite assessed growth increasing approximately 5% over
this same two-year period. This was driven largely by residential tax rollbacks imposed by the
State which significantly reduced the taxable portion of residential properties. Prior to assessment
year 2013 (Fiscal Year 2015), multi-residential properties were classified as commercial and
FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Property Taxes $900 $901 $869 $884 $848 $854 $724
Stormwater $54 $60 $60 $60 $60 $66 $66
Refuse $229 $229 $240 $240 $276 $300 $312
Sewer - 800 cubic feet $433 $433 $433 $433 $433 $442 $464
Water-- 800 cubic feet $380 $399 $399 $419 $419 $436 $449
Total $1,996 $2,022 $2,001 $2,036 $2,036 $2,098 $2,015
Percent Change 0.6%1.3%-1.1%1.8%0.0%3.0%-3.9%
-$500$0$500$1,000$1,500$2,000$2,500
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taxed at 100% of assessed value. Since then, the taxable percentage of multi-residential
properties has dropped 3-4% annually and in Fiscal Year 2024, the taxable percentage dropped
over 9%. Multi-residential properties are now permanently taxed at the same rate as residential
properties. While the 2013 property tax reform legislation has clearly provided significant benefit
to multi-residential property owners, it places additional strain on the City’s budget.
With multi-residential properties now being collapsed into the residential tax rate, a higher
percentage of the City’s tax base is subject to the residential rollback rate set annually by the
State. The Fiscal Year 2025 residential rollback rate dropped 8.3% to 46.34% causing a
significant reduction in taxable valuation in the residential sector.
The 2023 State of Iowa tax reform eliminated both the Emergency and Library levies and added
them to the General Fund levy taking it from $8.10 to $8.57. However, State mandated growth
limitations will force this levy back down to $8.40 in Fiscal Year 2025 and the levy will be mandated
to again be no higher than $8.10 by Fiscal Year 2029 (although State growth limitations may drop
it lower than $8.10 during this period). This change, along with added property exemptions for
seniors and military veterans will further strain our primary revenue source going forward and
place additional pressure on other property tax levies and alternative revenue sources.
For Fiscal Year 2025, the taxable valuation of property subject to all levies in Iowa City increased
slightly by 3.606% while total assessed values grew robustly by 18.173%. While new construction
and higher property values pre-pandemic were sufficient to make up for the reduction in the
taxability of residential and multi-residential properties, the Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 budget
years marked a juncture in this trend with rollback rates outpacing the assessed growth. It is
important to remember that tax valuations occur in a two-year cycle. Typically, the City
experiences a larger boost in taxable value in valuation years (odd years). However, Fiscal Year
2023 deviated from that trend and the taxable valuation decreased, again due largely to a
reduction in the taxable percentage of residential properties (including multi-family). These
rollback impacts, combined with stagnant valuations and inflation reducing buying power, led to
another decrease in taxable valuations for Fiscal Year 2024. While the 3.606% taxable growth in
Fiscal Year 2025 is a positive step forward, it falls well short of needed levels of growth that were
FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025
Taxable %
of Multi-Family 95.00%90.00%86.25%82.50%78.75%75.00%71.25%67.50%63.75%54.65%46.34%
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of Residential 54.40%55.73%55.63%56.94%55.62%56.92%55.07%56.41%54.13%54.65%46.34%
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experienced in the previous Fiscal Years of 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. As shown by the
following chart, Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 marked the lowest two-year total in taxable valuations
growth within the last ten years by a wide margin followed by a modest increase in FY Year 2025.
In light of these financial impacts and for the second consecutive year, the Fiscal Year 2025
budget includes no change in the overall property tax levy rate. For the previous eleven
consecutive years ending in Fiscal Year 2023, tax rate reductions were made possible by prudent
debt strategies, operational efficiencies, and valuation growth. Notably, reductions in the debt
service portion of the tax levy had been achieved through debt restructuring and early bond
retirement strategies, fueled by valuation growth. However, our debt service revenue is no longer
keeping up with project costs in this hyperinflationary market and in Fiscal Year 2025 the debt
service rate is increased slightly to help maintain the investment impact of our Capital
Improvement Program.
The following chart shows a detailed breakdown of the City’s property tax asking for Fiscal Year
2025 compared to the previous year. The total in property tax dollars levied by the City increases
by 4.8% in Fiscal Year 2025. Total property revenue is projected to be $69.5 million. This revenue
source provides approximately two-thirds of total revenue, excluding transfers, in Fiscal Year
2025. The following table shows a decrease in the General tax levy with offsetting increases in
the Tort Liability and Debt Service levies.
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
Taxable Value $3,182,$3,421,$3,542,$3,745,$3,923,$4,258,$4,396 $4,375 $4,360 $4,517
Val % Change 1.46%7.50%3.55%5.72%4.74%8.54%3.24%-0.46%-0.36%3.61%
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Tax Value (millions)$3,183 $3,421 $3,543 $3,745 $3,923 $4,258 $4,396 $4,376 $4,360 $4,517
Val % Change 1.46%7.50%3.55%5.72%4.74%8.54%3.24%-0.46%-0.36%3.61%
Ptax Rate 16.651 16.583 16.333 16.183 15.833 15.773 15.673 15.633 15.633 15.633
Rate % Change -0.32%-0.41%-1.51%-0.92%-2.16%-0.38%-1.01%-0.26%0.00%0.00%
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Please note that a property tax bill is a function of property value, the taxable percentage of the
property as determined by the state, and local levy rates from all taxing bodies. Thus, most
property owners’ tax bills will increase despite the City’s stable tax levy rates.
LEVIES
FY2024 FY2025
Dollars
Tax Rate
Dollars
Tax Rate
per $1,000 per $1,000
General Fund Tax Levies:
General $33,866,983 8.100 $36,792,773 8.402
Transit $3,972,054 0.950 $4,160,117 0.950
Tort Liability $1,214,361 0.290 $1,578,392 0.360
Library $1,128,899 0.270 0.000
Emergency $836,222 0.200 0.000
Subtotal: $41,018,519 9.810 $42,531,282 9.712
Agland Levy $4,543 3.003 $3,861 3.003
General Fund Property Taxes $41,023,062 $42,535,143
Special Revenue Levies:
Employee Benefits $13,982,255 3.344 $14,644,268 3.344
Subtotal: $13,982,255 3.344 $14,644,268 3.344
Debt Service $10,695,221 2.478 $11,636,020 2.577
Total City Levy Property Taxes: $65,700,538 15.633 $68,815,431 15.633
% Change from prior year -0.37% 0.00% 4.74% 0.00%
SSMID Levy - Downtown $505,532 2.500 $544,919 2.500
SSMID Levy - South District $106,673 5.000 $117,475 5.000
Iowa City’s tax rate reflects enhanced levels of public services
(e.g. full-time fire department, senior center, human rights,
transit service, etc.), unique state and federal mandates (e.g.
Chapter 411 public safety pension contributions), a lack of
alternative revenue sources (e.g. local option sales tax,
gaming, etc.), and other factors such as a significant number
of University of Iowa affiliated tax-exempt properties within the
jurisdiction. Past efforts to reduce Iowa City’s property tax rate
have brought our community in closer alignment to the tax
rates of other cities in Eastern Iowa. When compared to the ten largest cities in Iowa, Iowa City
has moved from one of the highest tax rates in the state to the middle of the pack. Looking ahead,
FY2024 Municipal Property
Tax Rates in Eastern Iowa
North Liberty $11.45 Coralville $14.31 Iowa City $15.63 Cedar Rapids $16.25 Davenport $16.78
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it is unlikely additional rate reductions will be possible in coming years, and rate increases could
become necessary in response to the many competing financial stressors discussed throughout
this transmittal letter.
General Fund Overview
The General Fund, which includes services such as police, fire, parks and recreation, and general
government, represents approximately one third of the total budget. General Fund operations are
largely supported by property taxes, which constitute approximately 67% of the total revenue in
this fund.
Prioritization of General Fund expenditures is crucial considering annual salary and benefit growth
(generally 3-5% annually), rising supply and material costs, and increased service demands due
to a growing population. On the expense side, the Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes an increase
of 4.50% in General Fund expenditures (excluding transfers) over the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted.
That increase was fueled by non-discretionary line items such as collectively bargained wages,
mandated employment benefits and necessary insurance costs.
Total FTE increased two from 647.7 to 649.7. Personnel expenditures increased 4.52% over
Fiscal Year 2024. The overall increase in expenditures is reflective of supplies and services at
current service levels costing more, rather than new expenditures being added. Contingency for
Fiscal Year 2025 is 30.62% which is primarily an increase for anticipated staffing in a future fire
station.
Property Taxes
67%
Other City Taxes
5%
Licenses & Permits
4%
Use of Money &
Property
2%
Intergovernmental
7%
Charges for Fees &
Services
2%
Miscellaneous
12%
Other Financing
Sources
1%
FY2025 Revenues & Other Financing Sources
excludes transfers
Personnel
75%
Services
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2%Supplies
3%Capital Outlay
2%
FY 2025 General Fund Expenditures by Category
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In Fiscal Year 2024 the City drew down General Fund reserves by approximately $4.5 million to
support a land purchase in Downtown Iowa City. That acquisition is expected to be short-term as
the City will look to lead on a public/private partnership that will build taxable value on the site.
Similarly, Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 include reserve drawdowns from the Facility Master Plan
reserve to support planned projects including the Senior Center renovation, equipment building
construction and reconstruction of City Park Pool. The planned reserve draw down will take the
General Fund unassigned fund balance from the 42% level in Fiscal Year 2023 to 31% in Fiscal
Year 2025. While this number falls within the City’s policy of maintaining a balance between 25-
35%, a close eye will need to be kept on this number given the financial headwinds previously
outlined.
Enterprise / Business Fund Overview
Enterprise or Business Funds refer to specific operations intended to be self-sustaining without
the need for subsidy from property taxes or revenue sources other than fee collection directly
related to the operation. The budgeted revenues, expenditures, and corresponding fund balances
of the City’s enterprise funds are detailed in the following table. Each of the City's enterprise funds
are in varying, yet stable conditions. A column has been added to indicate the approximate health
of each fund (AAA = Good, AA = Adequate, A = Needs Monitoring).
In response to some of current and anticipated pressures on many of the Enterprise Funds, this
budget adopts several rate and fee increases. Although some funds present stable or adequate
positions, proactive, incremental increases to some rates are included to avoid larger hikes when
the fund is in a more critical condition.
• $1/month Recycling rate increase
• $2.50 per ton increase to the Landfill tipping fee
• 5% Wastewater rate increase (approximately +$1.84/mo. per home)
• 3% Water Rate increase (approximately +$1.09/mo. per home)
Additionally, this budget adopts multiple parking related fee changes. This includes standardizing
all parking decks at $2/hour while maintaining the existing first hour free program. Parking meter
Parking 8,963,815 1,500,000 5,162,374 3,244,800 3,981,482 498,702 3,482,780 33%A
Transit 7,928,300 4,997,200 11,955,550 2,955,500 4,439,524 2,761,556 1,677,968 13%A
Wastewater 13,353,500 5,375,000 12,714,600 6,732,500 21,185,210 8,317,873 12,867,336 69%AA
Water 12,250,200 1,872,200 10,356,952 3,640,200 14,234,372 4,965,050 9,269,322 66%AAA
Refuse 5,149,300 7,000 4,731,500 250,000 2,186,413 - 2,186,413 42%AA
Landfill 7,964,900 1,514,800 6,079,450 1,525,000 22,800,762 20,061,054 2,739,708 29%AA
Airport 440,500 100,000 436,550 350,000 42,505 -42,505 8%A
Stormwater 1,916,800 1,101,200 681,900 2,135,000 1,716,909 662,961 1,053,948 35%AA
ICHA 12,892,728 0 12,469,766 30,700 7,098,425 1,378,686 5,719,739 44%AA
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costs will increase between $.50 to $1.50 per hour depending on location. Lastly, several parking
related citations, including expired meter violations, will are proposed to be increased with this
budget. 2.
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Highlights
The capital budget for Fiscal Year 2025 totals $76,043,300 in planned expenditures and the five-
year CIP totals $274,559,947. The majority of CIP projects in the five-year period aim to improve
the local transportation network, municipal utility system, and public parks and open spaces. The
five-year program continues to reflect the City Council’s priorities established in previous fiscal
years. It is also informed by adopted master plans, data-driven road condition index analyses and
long-term utility system plans. Since 2021 it has not been uncommon to see capital project
budgets increase by 20-30% due to cost increases driven by labor supply, inflation and supply
chain disruptions. As such, we are buying less with our dollars and relying on reserves to keep
projects moving forward without even more costly delay and disruption to the community.
Each year, significant resources are committed to annual capital projects including water and
sewer main replacements, fire truck replacements, roadway improvements, facility projects, and
curb ramp replacements. Examples of recurring projects in this five-year Capital Improvement
Plan include bicycle master plan improvements, annual tree plantings, bus stop improvements,
and ADA improvements. Other examples of significant projects that align with Council priorities
and are budgeted for in the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program include the following (many
projects will span multiple years):
2024
•Gilbert Street Bridge replacement
•Dubuque Street reconstruction
•Iowa Ave Pedestrian Bridge Rehab
•Fire Station #1 bay floor rehab
•Wastewater Digester Complex rehab
•Mercer Park ball diamond improvements
•College Green Playground replacement
•Shannon Drive Park buildout
•Terrell Mill Skate Park redevelopment
•Landfill equipment building replacement
Streets, Bridges, and
Traffic Engineering
45%
Water/Wastewater/
Stormwater
21%Landfill
4%
Transit & Parking
12%
Culture & Rec
12%
Public Safety
2%
Government
Buildings
2%
Airport
2%
Capital Improvement Projects by Category 2024-2028
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2025
• Equipment building replacement
• Transit building replacement
• Airport terminal building reconstruction
• Landfill Compost pad expansion
• City Park Pool replacement
• Court Street reconstruction
• N. Gilbert Street reconstruction
• Parkland acquisition
• Bradford Drive water main replacement
• Carson Lake buildout
2026
• Dodge Street reconstruction
• Senior Center interior improvements
• Highway 6 trail extension
• Fire Department apparatus replacement
• Benton Hill Park playground
• N Market Square Park playground
• Library carpet and furnishings
• Library carpet and furnishings
• Napoleon Park field renovation
• River Street storm sewer
• Collector Well upgrade
2027
• Fire Station #5 and #3 construction
• Taft Avenue reconstruction
• Iowa Avenue improvements
• Columbarium expansion
• Mercer Park shelter replacement
• Palisades Park buildout
• Napoleon lift station improvements
• Water Plant roof replacement
• Ground storage reservoir upgrade
2028
• Market & Jefferson two-way conversion
• Burlington Street bridge replacement
• Reno Street Park improvements
• Lower City Park restrooms and shelters
• Tower Place ramp drainage repair
• Wastewater plant upgrades
• Water Plant treatment upgrades
Debt Service
Staff is projecting general obligation bond issues of $9.98 million in Fiscal Year 2024 and $16.35
million in Fiscal Year 2025, including 2% for bond issuance costs. The use of G.O. bonds is
required to carry out the planned capital projects. This level of bonding projected is well below the
thresholds established by the State and is consistent with Iowa City’s debt policies.
The State of Iowa limits city debt to no more than 5% of the total assessed value of taxable
property within the corporate limits as established by the City Assessor. The City Council’s Debt
Management policy follows best practices for Aaa rated communities and aims to limit outstanding
general obligation and tax increment revenue bonded debt to no more than 0.75% of total
assessed property valuations. The budget anticipates outstanding debt of $67.6 million at Fiscal
Year 2025 year-end, which is approximately 0.78% of total valuations and equal to roughly 15.5%
of the allowable debt level established by the State. Iowa City's internal fiscal policy also specifies
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that the debt service levy shall not exceed 30% of the total property tax levy. The debt service
levy included in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget increased $0.098 from the prior fiscal year and
accounts for approximately 16.5% of the City’s total levy. The following depicts outstanding
general obligation and TIF revenue debt as a percentage of total valuations.
Internal Service Fund Highlights
Internal Service Funds serve needs that are internal to the City as an organization. These are
non-budgetary funds and are an internal financing mechanism for operations such as vehicle
replacement and information technology services. Expenditures made from these funds are
charged back to departments. All funds are in good condition with healthy balances. Strong
balances create reserves that can provide flexibility to deal with unexpected costs.
Looking Ahead
In summary, although the Fiscal Year 2025 budget is built on a strong foundation from past years
of prudent financial decision-making, the City is wading through some of the most challenging
budgetary years in the last two decades. Additional State mandated property tax reforms including
the latest elimination of both the Library and Emergency levies, new property tax exemptions for
seniors and veterans, new growth limitations, the fully phased shift from commercial to residential
taxability of multi-family properties, stagnating taxable property values, inflationary impacts on
operational inputs, and volatile expenses such as property and liability insurance are just several
of the variables creating significant headwinds on City finances. Threats of new property tax
reform measures in upcoming legislative sessions could worsen conditions, as could a lingering
threat of a nationwide economic recession.
The pressure placed by these challenges on many core City services and critical infrastructure
projects cannot be understated. Because the City budget relies heavily on property taxes as a
revenue source, it is imperative for the City to focus on economic development and smart growth
of the City’s tax base to ensure property taxes can support increased service demands and
generally higher costs of providing services and maintaining critical public infrastructure.
Diminished purchasing power due to inflation means a higher portion of operating revenues will
be allocated towards existing services. Investments in new initiatives and discretionary projects
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 *FY24 *FY25 *FY26
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may require new revenue streams. The clearest example of this is with our fare free transit
program, which cannot be maintained on existing revenue sources alone. This budget calls for an
increase in parking related rates and an eventual increase in the utility tax to maintain this level
of service to the community. The City Council and public should expect that similar approaches
will be needed to execute on larger discretionary spending desires or new service level initiatives.
Capital investments outlined in this budget continue to largely focus on addressing critical
infrastructure maintenance. As we look ahead, infrastructure expenses are rapidly outpacing
growth in user fees and road use tax receipts. This means that a higher burden is falling to
property taxes. The City will need to adapt accordingly in order to fall behind on the progress we
have made over the last decade in addressing deferred maintenance with our streets, utilities and
parks. Adapting may mean increased borrowing and debt service rates or exploration of new
funding sources to relieve property taxpayers, including a local option sales tax.
Conclusion and Acknowledgements
This budget document reflects Iowa City’s focus on providing high quality municipal services in a
fiscally responsible manner. It was crafted with guidance provided by the City Council through the
2023-2028 Strategic Plan and various adopted master plans. Although the City’s financial
condition is stable, property tax reforms and the current economic environment continue to pose
serious challenges ahead and financial prudence is strongly encouraged. A strong financial
foundation takes years to build, and Iowa City is fortunate to have such stability. However, that
position can be compromised in a short period of time without careful stewardship and restraint.
In conclusion, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the efforts of our department directors,
management team, and staff in submitting thoughtful and responsible spending plans for the
coming year. I would like to specifically recognize the efforts of the Finance Department, led by
Director Nicole Davies. Additionally, I would like to recognize the hard work and analysis of
Assistant Finance Director Jacklyn Fleagle, Budget Management Analyst Angie Ogden, and Risk
Management and Finance Assistant, Michelle Cook. Appreciation also is directed to Deputy City
Manager Redmond Jones II who participated on the budget review team.
The individuals noted above worked diligently as a team to pull this budget together and I am
proud of the work they have performed to present you with this fiscally responsible budget.
Sincerely,
Geoff Fruin
City Manager
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City of Iowa City
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan and the Financial Plan
This Three-Year Financial Plan for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and the fiscal year 2025 budget
were prepared with a strategic plan serving as a guide. In preparing the financial plan and budget,
the City recognized the impact that funding decisions would have on future progress to the
organization’s stated values, strategies, and action steps in the plan. As a result, this budget aims
to provide resources that advance the following strategic plan priorities and initiatives that were
adopted by the City Council.
FY2023 – FY2028 City Council Strategic Plan
This Strategic Plan builds on the City's previous plans to foster a more inclusive, just and
sustainable Iowa City by prioritizing the physical, mental and economic well-being of all residents.
Values
•Partnerships and Engagement
•Climate Action
•Racial equity, social justice, and human rights
Impact Areas & Strategies
Neighborhoods & Housing
•Update the City Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to encourage compact
neighborhoods with diverse housing types and land uses.
•Partner in projects that serve as models for desired future development.
•Create inviting and active outdoor spaces with unique and engaging recreation offerings.
•Address the unique needs of vulnerable populations and low-to-moderate income
neighborhoods.
Mobility
•Expand the access and convenience of environmentally friendly and regionally connected
public transit.
•Design and maintain complete streets that are comfortable and safe for all users.
•Grow and prioritize bike and pedestrian accommodations.
Economy
•Reinforce Iowa City as a premier community to locate and grow a business.
•Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place for future business growth and development.
•Cultivate a strong entrepreneurial and small businesses ecosystem with a focus on
creating new pathways to success for systemically marginalized populations.
•Build Iowa City’s image as the Greatest Small City for the Arts.
•Strengthen the Iowa River’s role as a signature community amenity and tourism generator.
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Safety & Well-being
•Implement and expand innovative public safety models and facilities to improve outcomes
and relationships within the community.
•Partner with non-profits to address the most emergent and foundational community safety
and well-being needs.
•Build community by fostering social connections and developing safe, accessible public
spaces for gathering.
Resources:
Facilities, Equipment & Technology
•Invest in the next generation of public facilities and equipment to create immediate
operational efficiencies, boost workplace safety, health, and morale, and improve cross-
department collaboration.
•Promote high performance governance leveraging technology, partnerships, and
innovation.
People
•Establish the City of Iowa City as an employer of choice in the region with a pay plan,
benefits package, and flexible work options that attract and retain high-quality and
motivated public service employees.
•Carry out a multi-dimensional staff engagement initiative to ensure every City employee
feels welcome, informed, involved, and engaged at work.
•Build a diverse talent pipeline.
Financial
•Grow the tax base, consider alternative revenue sources, and leverage outside funding to
maintain core services and pursue community priorities while maintaining equitable
property tax rates.
•Exercise fiscal responsibility by maintaining and growing assigned and emergency reserve
funds and prudent debt management.
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City of Iowa City
Other Planning Processes
Comprehensive Plan/District Plans - The City of Iowa City Comprehensive Plan, titled Iowa
City 2030, was adopted in the summer of 2013; it presents a vision for Iowa City, provides a
strategy for realizing the vision and sets policies for the growth and development of specific
geographic areas of the city. The Comprehensive Plan guides decisions on planning and
development issues as they arise. The plan evolves as amendments are made.
The plan divides the community into ten planning districts. Detailed plans will be conducted for
each planning district to address the unique issues, features and goals of the different parts of
the city. This process involves extensive citizen participation so that the people of Iowa City help
determine the future of their community. Once adopted by the City Council, the district plans
become part of the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan.
Airport Strategic Plan - The Iowa City Municipal Airport exists to serve the general aviation
needs of the greater Iowa City community. This strategic plan is to guide the direction of the
Iowa City Municipal Airport and is updated every five years. Through implementation of the Iowa
City Municipal Airport Master Plan and FAA Airport Layout Plan, facilities will be maintained and
upgraded to comply with the latest safety features and FAA regulations.
Fire Strategic Plan - The Iowa City Fire Department’s Strategic Plan sets forth a
comprehensive vision and mission statement that provides the agency with a clear path into the
future. Additionally, this strategic plan identifies the core values that embody how the agency’s
members, individually and collectively, will carry out the agency’s mission. In the plan, the ICFD
identifies its goals, objectives, and strategies that will allow the agency to realize its vision.
Capital Improvement Plan – The five-year capital improvement program is developed and
updated annually through a process involving all City departments in the collection and review
of the capital improvement needs of the City. The plan reviews, plans, and prioritizes the capital
replacement and capital expansion needs of the City in coordination with the City’s financial
strengths. The first year of the City’s five-year capital improvement plan is integrated into the
City’s financial plan in the Capital Projects Fund section.
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Climate Action and Adaptation Plan – The plan is intended to define the community’s climate
challenges, and the challenges and opportunities it faces in meeting climate and GHG reduction
goals; serve as a mechanism to tie together the City’s sustainability initiatives, strategies and
plans with the community’s goals; establish a set of climate action strategies, implementation
plans and metrics for measuring progress, lowering community-wide greenhouse emissions and
activating and engaging residents, businesses and institutions with positive actions and tangible
benefits; and analyze implementation strategies using Iowa City’s equity toolkit in order to
ensure benefits for all members of the community.
Park Master Plan - The Iowa City Parks Master Plan is intended to help meet the needs of
current and future residents by positioning Iowa City to build on the community’s unique parks
and recreation assets and identify new opportunities. The community-driven plan establishes a
clear direction to guide city staff, advisory committees, and elected officials in their efforts to
enhance the community’s parks system, outdoor recreation spaces and services.
Recreation Program and Facilities Master Plan – The Recreation Program and Facilities
Master Plan shapes the future of recreation services through an evaluation of current recreation
facilities and service delivery for recreation programs and services. The community-driven plan
provides a framework for future facility decisions and benchmarks for program/event
development.
Natural Areas Master Plan - The Natural Areas Master Plan includes assessing ecological
health of city-owned natural areas and developing a ten-year Master Plan for natural area
improvements and maintenance that maximizes the ecological health and benefits of these areas.
Iowa City Public Library Strategic Plan – The Library’s strategic plan establishes the library’s
long range values, objectives, and goals. The plan also establishes three primary goals
including connecting people to information essential for daily living and offering them
opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth; encouraging discovery, learning, and greater
participation in community life; and contributing to the quality of life in Iowa City by offering
opportunities to explore diverse ideas, to exercise imagination, and to express creativity. The
library strategic plan is updated every five years.
Long-Range Transportation Plan - The Long-Range Transportation Plan is the transportation
vision for the community. The Long-Range Transportation Plan provides a basis for the
programming of projects for all modes of federally-funded transportation. The Long-Range
Transportation Plan is consistent with the land use plans of the City, is subject to a public
comment process, and reflects priorities for the City that can be translated into politically and
financially feasible transportation projects. The Federal requirement is that Long Range Plans
are revised and adopted every five years.
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Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan - Iowa City has completed a Bicycle Master Plan that builds
upon other City planning efforts to expand the role that bicycling plays in achieving the City’s
stated goals for transportation, economic development, neighborhood livability, community
identity, safety, environmental preservation, and health and wellness. The goal is to create a
Bicycle Master Plan that identifies and prioritizes bicycle improvements based on existing
conditions, adopted plans and policies, and the particular needs of bicyclists in Iowa City
gathered through public input. The plan will focus on identifying near- and long-term strategies
and prioritized actions for increasing bicycle ridership, comfort, connectivity, and safety for
bicyclists of all ages and abilities, creating a framework for expanding Iowa City’s bicycle
network. This includes identifying a set of timely actions and improvements to achieve a Bicycle
Friendly Community ‘Gold’ status.
Facilities Space Needs Study and Master Plan - The plan primarily includes the visual
observation and assessment of spaces and systems that comprise each of the City facilities
involved, the understanding and prioritization (by facility) of facility space and system needs,
recommendations for space and systems improvement (as determined necessary), and
recommendations for improved facility energy efficiency (as needed).
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General Information
Form of Government
The City has seven (7) Council members, who serve staggered, four-year terms. Four
(4) Council members are "at-large" and are nominated by all voters and elected by all
voters. Although the three (3) "district" Council members (Districts A, B, and C) are
nominated solely by voters within their districts and any primary is held only within the
district, they are elected by voters city-wide. Council elections are held in odd-numbered
calendar years. Council members select the Mayor from among themselves at their first
meeting of the calendar year after each city council election. The Mayor is a voting
member of the council and has no veto power. The Mayor is the official representative of
the City, presiding officer of the Council and its policy spokesperson. The City Council is
the legislative body and makes all policy determinations for the City through the
enactment of ordinances and resolutions. It also adopts a budget to determine how the
City will obtain and spend its funds. The Council appoints members of boards,
commissions and committees.
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City and is appointed by the
City Council. The City Manager implements policy decisions of the City Council and
enforces City ordinances. In addition, the City Manager appoints and directly supervises
the directors of the City's operating departments and supervises the administration of the
City's personnel system and further supervises the official conduct of City employees
including their employment, training, compensation, reclassification, discipline and
discharge. The City Manager also oversees administration of City contracts, execution of
public improvements, as well as construction, improvement, and maintenance of all City
facilities. The City Manager prepares a proposed annual budget and submits it to the
City Council for consideration and final approval consistent with State law, along with
presenting recommendations and programs to the City Council.
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and works at the direction of the City
Council. The City Attorney supervises the City Attorney's Office, including four Assistant
City Attorneys. In addition, the City Attorney acts as Chief Legal Counsel to the City
Council, City Manager, the various City departments and staff, and most City
commissions, committees and boards. The City Attorney also reviews and approves
proposed City ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; oversees
property acquisition needed for public improvements; prepares legal opinions for Council
and City staff; and represents the City in litigation in which the City is involved, including
violations of City ordinances.
The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council, reports directly to the Council and
attends all City Council meetings. The City Clerk is charged with custody of deeds,
contracts and abstracts. The Clerk's office is responsible for the keeping of all
ordinances, resolutions, minutes and the Iowa City City Code. The office publishes
public notices, ordinances and minutes as required by law. The City Clerk's office assists
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both staff and the general public in researching information. Taxi company licenses and
driver authorization, dancing permits, outdoor service areas, cigarette licenses,
beer/liquor licenses, and cemetery deeds are issued from the Clerk's office. City
subdivision files, project files, the Domestic Partnership Registry, and an index of
Council proceedings are also maintained in the office. The Clerk's office also provides
staff and support for the Community Police Review Board.
Community Profile
Location & Transportation: The City serves as the County seat for Johnson County. The
City lies at the intersection of Highways 80 and 380. The City is approximately 115 miles
east of the City of Des Moines, 20 miles south of the City of Cedar Rapids and 55 miles
west of the City of Davenport. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is a general aviation
airport on the south side of the City. The Cedar Rapids Airport, located 20 miles from
downtown Iowa City is served by a number of national and regional air carriers. Rail
service is provided by the mainline of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The
Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and the University of Iowa’s Cambus system
provides public transportation to the metropolitan area.
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Iowa City by the Numbers:
•Population 75,233
•Land Area 25.6 square miles
•Average Persons Per Household 2.25
•Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.8%
•Average Temperature 50.°F
•Average High Temperature 59.6°F
•Average Low Temperature 40.4°F
•Average Precipitation 36.3"
Source: US Census Bureau (2021 Census & QuickFacts) and Weatherbase (November
2023)
Iowa City: Best Of...
Area Recognition & Accolades
•Iowa City #58: Top 100 Best Places to Live, Livability
•Iowa City #4 Best Cities for working parents, SmartAsset.com
•Wilson's Orchard and Farm #1: Best Places to Go Apple Picking in Every State,
Reader's Digest
•Iowa City #13: Most Livable College Towns, SmartAsset.com
•Iowa City #25 of Top Cities in the Midwest for startup businesses,
MidwestStartups.com
•Iowa City #13: The 50 Happiest Cities in the United States, USA Today
•Iowa City earned the top score for municipal support of LGBTQ rights – Human
Rights Campaign’s 2021 Municipality Equality Index
•Iowa City Top 100 Places to live in the US, Livability
Education: Public education to the City is provided by the Iowa City Community School
District, with certified enrollment of 14,077 for the 2023-24 school year. The district
operates twenty elementary schools, three junior high schools, three senior high
schools, and one alternative school for ninth through twelfth graders. Education is also
provided through the Clear Creek – Amana Community School District, with certified
enrollment of 3,124 for school year 2023-24. Iowa City is also home to Regina Catholic
Education Center, a private Catholic institution, Willowwind School, a private K-8 school,
and Preucil School of Music, specializing in the Suzuki method of instruction. Four year
college programs and vocational training are available throughout the area including
University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College.
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Health Care: The City has top-notch health care with the University of Iowa Hospital and
Clinics, Iowa City VA Medical Center, and Mercy Iowa City. University of Iowa Hospitals
and Clinics (UIHC) is a 800+ bed comprehensive academic medical center and
represent more than 200 outpatient clinics and care areas. In addition to providing
primary care, UIHC offers services in more than 250 specialties. The Iowa City VA
Medical Center (ICVAMC) services are available to more than 184,000 veterans in
Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois, and Northern Missouri. ICVAMC provides a broad range
of inpatient and outpatient health care services.
Culture: The City hosts a jazz festival each year that attracts music enthusiasts from
both near and far. The annual Iowa Arts Festival features the state's best visual art,
music, and food. Iowa City is also home to several community theaters, including
Riverside Theatre's Shakespearean stage. Located in City Park, this open-air theater
presents shows under the stars. Iowa City is also home to the recently restored historic
Englert Theatre downtown and has a vibrant Iowa City Community Theatre. In Iowa City
the University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium showcases Broadway productions and
other entertainment events.
History:
Iowa City was created by an act of Legislative Assembly of the Iowa Territory on
January 21, 1839, fulfilling the desire of Governor Robert Lucas to move the capital out
of Burlington and closer to the center of the territory.
Commissioners Chauncey Swan and John Ronalds met on May 1, 1839, in the small
settlement of Napoleon, south of present-day Iowa City, to select a site for the new
capital city. The following day the commissioners selected a site on bluffs above the
Iowa River north of Napoleon, placed a stake in the center of the proposed site and
began planning the new capital city.
By June of that year, the town had been platted and surveyed from Brown Street in the
north to Burlington Street in the south, and from the Iowa River eastward to Governor
Street.
While Iowa City was selected as the territorial capital in 1839, it did not officially become
the capital city until 1841; after construction on the capitol building had begun. The
capitol building was completed in 1842, and the last four territorial legislatures and the
first six Iowa General Assemblies met there until 1857, when the state capital was
moved to Des Moines.
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Economic Overview
The Iowa City economy
experienced consistent
annual growth from 2010
through 2018; real GDP
grew in thirty-six
consecutive quarters up
until that time. A decline in
GDP occurred in 2019 due
to the international trade
wars which broadly
impacted the Midwest
region. This was followed
by the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic in
2020. Growth rebounded
as expected in 2021 and
slowed in 2022 due to inflation.
(Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis)
Iowa City’s employment
picture has fared better
than the state as a whole
over the past ten years,
and its unemployment
rate continues to remain
below state and national
levels. As of October
2023 (preliminary), the
Iowa City Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA)
was the seventy-second
lowest unemployment
rate of all MSAs
nationally.
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
National 8.1% 7.4% 6.2% 5.3% 4.9% 4.4% 3.9% 3.7% 8.1% 5.3% 3.6%
Iowa 5.0% 4.7% 4.3% 3.8% 3.7% 3.1% 2.6% 2.8% 5.1% 4.2% 2.7%
Iowa City 3.8% 3.5% 3.1% 2.7% 2.7% 2.5% 2.0% 2.1% 4.6% 3.7% 2.3%
0.0%
1.0%
2.0%
3.0%
4.0%
5.0%
6.0%
7.0%
8.0%
9.0%
Unemployment Rates
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The growth in
assessed property
value has averaged
6.16% over the last
ten years. The
growth in taxable
value has averaged
3.82% in that same
timeframe and has
been in part by
increases in the
state-mandated
“rollback”; a higher
percentage of
residential properties’
value is taxable.
*Assessed valuations before rollback; military exemptions deducted; includes TIF; excludes gas & electric utilities and Taxable
valuations after rollback, military exemptions deducted, includes TIF, excludes gas & electric utilities
Tax collection year displayed
(Source: Iowa Department of Management)
The State of Iowa limits the
portion of a property’s value
that is taxable, known as the
assessment limitation order
or “rollback”. This system is
intended to limit the amount
taxable value can increase
in any one year. Taxable
value can differ by property
class (e.g. residential,
commercial, agricultural, and
industrial); for City revenue
streams, this most notably
affects the taxable value of
residential properties.
The portion of residential properties’ assessed value that is taxable hit a low point in fiscal year 2009,
when forty-four percent of residential property values were taxable. This percentage has remained fairly
consistent for several consecutive years. However, this has coincided with slower assessed value
growth and an Iowa Supreme Court decision allowing some apartment complexes previously taxed as
commercial properties to reorganize as residential cooperatives. Currently, ninety percent of a
commercial property’s assessed value is taxable, meaning that as apartment complexes are
reclassified as residential, the revenue the City realizes in property taxes from these complexes drops
by approximately half. As Iowa City has more multi-unit apartment buildings per capita than elsewhere
in the state, this decision disproportionately affects Iowa City’s tax base.
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Permits 703 645 794 718 618 606 550 580 543 492
Value $153 $138 $388 $217 $193 $232 $87 $135 $153 $275
$0
$40
$80
$120
$160
$200
$240
$280
$320
$360
$400
Building Permits
Value in millions
The value of building
permits issued
reached an all-time
high of $388 million in
2016. The value of
building permits was at
$153 million in 2022,
which was below the
ten-year average of
$188 million due to
construction still
rebounding after the
COVID-19 pandemic.
One measure of local economic
health is hotel/motel tax receipts.
The City uses hotel/motel tax
receipts to augment funds for
public safety, parks & recreation
services, and the Convention &
Visitors Bureau. Generating
revenue from non-Iowa City
residents reduces the tax burden
on residents. Fiscal year 2023
revenues were up and are a sign
of recovery from the COVID-19
pandemic.
In 2009, the State of Iowa enacted
legislation establishing cities’ right to
impose a franchise tax on gas and
electric utilities. On February 16,
2010, the City Council passed and
approved an ordinance establishing a
one percent (1%) tax. Of the
$1,117,000 for fiscal year 2023,
$670,300 funded a portion of the
operational costs associated with
Fire Station #4 and maintenance of
street right-of-way.
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Iowa City’s levy rate dropped
approximately six-tenths of a
percent (0.6%) in fiscal year 2022
to $15.673, and another two-
tenths of a percent (0.2%) in fiscal
year 2023 to $15.633 and
remained the same in fiscal year
2024. However, the percent of
total decreased 1.5% in fiscal
year 2024.
City pension contributions has
grown seven of the last ten years
at an average increase of 2.7%
over those ten years.
.
MFPRSI employee
contributions are set by
statute, currently nine and
four-tenths percent (9.4%).
City contributions are
determined by the system’s
actuary. IPERS City and
employee contributions are
currently a sixty/forty split
(60/40), with the City paying
sixty percent of total
contributions.
See page 677 for additional
information
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City of Iowa City
Organization Chart
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney
• City Attorney
CITY MANAGER
City Manager
• City Manager• Communications Office•Human Resources•Equity & Human Rights•EconomicDevelopment•Climate Action &Outreach
AIRPORT
COMMISSION
Airport
• Airport Operations
LIBRARY
BOARD
Library
• Library Operations• Library DevelopmentOffice
CITY CLERK
City Clerk
• City Clerk
Fire
•Administration• Emergency Operations• Fire Prevention• Training
Public Works
•Administration• Engineering• Streets• Wastewater• Water• Equipment• Resource Management
Transportation Services
•Administration• Parking• Public Transportation
Police
•Administration• Support Services• Field Operations
Finance
• Administration• Accounting• Purchasing• Revenue• Risk Management• Information Technology Services
Neighborhood &
Development Services
•Administration• Development Services• Neighborhood Services• Metropolitan Planning Organizationof Johnson County
Parks & Recreation
•Administration• Recreation• Park Maintenance• Cemetery• Government Buildings
Senior Center
•Senior Center Operations
ELECTED
APPOINTED
Departments & Divisions
COMMUNITY
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City Clerk
Department
Contact information
City Clerk: Kellie Grace
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5043
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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City Clerk Department
Department Mission
“The City Clerk is the official recordkeeping office of the City, performing recordkeeping duties
as prescribed by State Law, the City Charter, and the Municipal Code.”
Department Description
The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council, reports directly to the Council and attends all
City Council meetings. The City Clerk is charged with custody of deeds, contracts, and
abstracts. The Clerk's office is responsible for the keeping of all ordinances, resolutions,
minutes, and the City Code. The office publishes public notices, ordinances, and minutes as
required by law. The City Clerk's office assists both staff and the general public in
researching information. Taxi company licenses and driver authorization, outdoor service
areas, cigarette licenses, beer/liquor licenses, cemetery deeds, and parade and public
assembly permits are issued from the Clerk's office. City project files, project files, the
Domestic Partnership Registry, and an index of Council proceedings are also maintained in
the office. The Clerk's office also provides staff support for the Community Police Review
Board (CPRB).
Department Staffing
Kellie Grace
City Clerk
Ashley Platz
Deputy City Clerk
Tammy Neumann
Administrative Secretary
Wendy Mayer
License Specialist
“The City Clerk’s Office promotes
transparency by ensuring access
to public records”
- Kellie Grace
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
City Clerk
City Council
City Clerk
*City Clerk's Office
*Citizen Police Review Board
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City Clerk
The City Clerk division oversees keeping of the official records and proceedings for the City.
General Fund Activities:
City Clerk’s Office
Citizen Police Review Board
Boards and Commissions:
The City Clerk Office provides staff support to the Community Police Review Board (CPRB),
which was formed based on a community initiative and established in 1997. The board
reviews police policies, procedures, and practices and may recommend modifications to
them. The CPRB also reviews reports prepared after investigation of complaints about
alleged police misconduct and then issues its own written report. The Board is also required
to maintain a central registry of complaints and holds at least one community forum each
year for the purpose of hearing the community’s views on the policies, practices, and
procedures of the Iowa City Police Department.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The CPRB expenditures of $25,125 are all services expenditures. Their expenditures
decreased by 16.6% in fiscal year 2025 due to reduction of attorney fee’s.
The City Clerk expenses decreased 4.3 % with a 20.1% decrease in services and an
increase of $31,800 in code enforcement revenues.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
79%Services
21%
Supplies
0%
City Clerk & CPRB
FY25 Expenditures - $636,705
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal/Objective: Provide support to the City Council, City staff, and individuals to
implement strategic plan values.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Ordinances & Resolutions
Received and Finalized (with
attached documents e.g.
Contracts)
304 343 324 398 342
Legal Publications Published 499 514 510 538 515
Notice to Bidders Posted 21 36 25 32 28
Council Meeting and
Information Packets Distributed 115 114 114 134 119
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023 Projected CY 2024 Estimated
Ordinances & Resolutions Received and Finalized (with attached documents e.g. Contracts)
Legal Publications Published
Council Meeting and Information Packets Distributed
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Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal/Objective: Assist in dissemination of City Code information and in enforcement;
Accept applications for liquor licenses; taxicab licenses;
entertainment venues; special exceptions; cigarette permit; and
parade and public assembly permits.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimated Number of Licenses and Permits
Processed, Deeds issued and
Complaints received
442 535 522 580 664
Board & Commission Applications
Processed 136 127 96 90 112
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal/Objective: Provide support to the City Council, City staff, and individuals to the
efficient and timely release of information from Council and City
departments as requested (agenda packets, press releases, etc.);
and ad hoc committees. Archive documents as required by state
code and City policy.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimated
Number of Committees/ Commissions
Meetings Staffed (Charter Review;
Community Police Review Board)
15 17 13 14 14
Number of Images Electronically
Archived (City Project Files, Airport
Comm documents, Lawsuits, Taxi
driver apps)
6,432 2,713 5,279 3,754 4,544
Number of Board and Commission
Meeting Packets Archived 173 231 170 186 190
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City Attorney
Department
Contact information
City Attorney: Eric Goers
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5030
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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City Attorney Department
Department Mission
“The City Attorney’s Office represents the City in litigation and provides legal advice,
opinions, and services to City staff, boards, and commissions.”
Department Description
The City Attorney is appointed by the City Council and works at the direction of the City
Council. The City Attorney supervises the City Attorney's Office, including four Assistant City
Attorneys. In addition, the City Attorney acts as Chief Legal Counsel to the City Council, City
Manager, the various City departments and staff, and most City commissions, committees,
and boards. The City Attorney also reviews and approves proposed City ordinances,
resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; oversees property acquisition needed for
public improvements; prepares legal opinions for Council and City staff; and represents the
City in litigation in which the City is involved, including violations of City ordinances.
Department Staffing
Eric Goers
City Attorney
Sue Dulek
First Assistant City Attorney
Liz Craig
Assistant City Attorney
Sara Greenwood Hektoen
Jennifer Schwickerath
Assistant City Attorney
Mary McChristy
Legal Assistant
Rebecca Passavant
Administrative Secretary
Assistant City Attorney
“The City Attorney’s Office strives to
advance the strategic objectives of
Council through thoughtful, rigorous, and
timely legal advice and representation.”
-Eric Goers
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• City Attorney
City Council
City Attorney
*City Attorney's Office
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City Attorney
The City Attorney division oversees the legal affairs for the City.
General Fund Activities:
• City Attorney’s Office
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Expenditures for the fiscal year 2025 budget increased by $37,752 or 4.1% which is primarily
personnel costs.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
95%
Services
4%
Supplies
1%
City Attorney
FY25 Expenditures -$965,048
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights; Climate Action;
and Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal/Objective: Provide professional legal advice and representation to the City
Council, City Manager, Department Directors and Staff and City
Assessor.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Ordinances & Resolutions
Approved (with attached
documents e.g. Contracts)
304 343 324 398 342
Public Meetings of City Council,
Boards and Commissions Staffed
by City Attorney’s Office
77 76 67 69 71
Cases in State and Federal
Courts and Administrative
Agencies
33 31 43 30 30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Cases in State and Federal Courts and Administrative
Agencies
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023 Projected CY 2024 Estimate
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Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights
Department Goal/Objective: Provide Professional Representation to City in enforcement of the
City Code and rules of the Housing Authority.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Prosecution of Simple
Misdemeanors 63 52 78 66 65 Municipal Infraction Cases 78 129 147 135 135
Property Acquisition Parcels Acq. 66 95 72 90 90 Housing Authority Hearings 27 21 4 10 10
Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights
Department Goal/Objective: Professional handling of acquisition & purchases of homes in
programs endorsed by City Council (e.q. City Rehab Properties &
flood buyout).
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Number of Closings 3 21 5 5 5
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
CY 2020
CY 2021
CY 2022
CY 2023 Projected
CY 2024 Estimate
Prosecution of Simple Misdemeanors
Municipal Infraction Cases
Property Acquisition Parcels Acq.
Housing Authority Hearings
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City Manager
Department
Contact information
City Manager: Geoff Fruin
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5010
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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City Manager Department
Department Mission
The City Manager strives to ensure City services are provided in an efficient, responsible
manner. Through effectively managing the City’s operating departments, the City Manager
seeks to implement policy that is consistent with the preferences of Iowa City’s community
members, as reflected in the direction provided by the City Council. Further, the City Manager
provides Council with information needed to make informed policy decisions.
Department Description
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City and is appointed by the City
Council, managing the City’s day-to-day operations under broad policy direction from Council.
The City Manager supervises the activities of City departments and advises the City Council
on matters relating to planning, development, and municipal operations. The City Manager
implements policy decisions of the City Council and enforces City ordinances through the
management of the City’s operating departments and administration of the City’s personnel
system. The City Manager prepares a proposed annual budget along with policy and
program recommendations and submits it to the City Council for consideration and approval.
“The City Manager’s Office is committed to
ensuring our financial resources contribute
to efficient, high-quality municipal services,
reliable public infrastructure, and the
meaningful pursuit of strategic goals set by
our elected leaders.”
-Geoff Fruin
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
City Manager
Communications Office
Equity & Human Rights
Human Resources
Economic Development
Climate Action and Outreach
Special Revenue Fund:
Emergency Levy
City Manager
*City Manager
Communications Office
*Communications Office
*Cable Administration
*Cable Reserves
Equity & Human
Rights
*Equity & Human Rights
*Black Lives
Matter
Human
Resources
*Human Resources
Economic
Development
*Economic Development
Climate Action
& Outreach
*Climate Action & Outreach
*Emergency Levy
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Department Staffing
The City Manager Department has 24.26 FTE across 6 divisions.
Senior Management
Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Human Resources
Redmond Jones Vacant Administrator
Karen Jennings
Economic Development Equity & Human Rights Communications Climate Action
Rachel Kilburg Varley Director Coordinator Cooridinator
Stefanie Bowers Shannon McMahon Sarah Gardner
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4
10.26
3 3
1
3
City Manager Communications
Office
Human Resources Equity & Human
Rights
Economic
Development
Climate Action &
Outreach
City Manager FTE by Division
City Manager
17%
Communications
Office
23%
Human
Resources
12%
Equity & Human
Rights
11%
Economic
Development
21%
Climate Action &
Outreach
16%
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
FY25 EXPENDITURES BY DIVISION $6,224,840
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City Manager
The City Manager’s Office strives to ensure City services are provided in an efficient,
responsible manner. Through effectively managing the City’s operating departments, the City
Manager seeks to implement policies that are consistent with the preferences of Iowa City’s
residents, as reflected in the direction provided by the City Council. Further, the City
Manager provides Council with the information needed to make informed policy decisions.
General Fund Activities:
The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City and is appointed by the
City Council, managing the City’s day-to-day operations under broad policy direction from
Council. The City Manager supervises the activities of all City departments and advises
the City Council on matters relating to planning, development, and municipal operations.
The City Manager implements policy decisions of the City Council and enforces City
ordinances through the management of the City’s operating departments and
administration of the City’s personnel system. The City Manager prepares a proposed
annual budget along with policy and program recommendations and submits it to the City
Council for consideration and approval.
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Fiscal year 2025 expenditures increased $78,988 or 7.9% due to personnel and consultant
fees.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staff changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
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Communications Office
The Communications Office coordinates and assists with internal and external
communications for the City. The communications team coordinates media efforts and
informational and promotional campaigns for the City, manages neighborhood outreach and
engagement; provides public information for the police and fire departments; maintains the
City’s website and intranet, utilizes social media to promote City events and programs, and
supervises Cable Television (City Channel 4) activities.
General Fund Activities:
• The Communications Office coordinates media, informational efforts, and promotional
campaigns, maintains the City’s public website and employee intranet, manages social
media, and collaborates with Cable staff to create and share photography and video
content for television, social media, and general City news. The team coordinates with
City staff to advise on “policies and procedures” and publicizes community events, while
also supporting customer service functions throughout the organization through an online
customer service portal. The division also provides creative services and communications
support throughout the organization, and staffs the front lobby information desk, which
serves as the customer service hub of City Hall. Additionally, Communications oversees
neighborhood outreach and engagement and provides public safety information for the
police and fire departments.
• Cable TV Administration oversees Cable TV Office operations and the production of
video content for social media, City Channel 4 online, and cable TV. Audio-visual support
and media production services are also provided to departments and divisions. The
administration also provides a complaint resolution service for subscribers to the local
cable company and monitors changes in Federal and State laws and regulations and
relevant legal decisions related to cable television.
• Cable TV Reserves are used to purchase equipment and supplies, including computer
hardware and software.
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Recent Accomplishments:
• New website content management training and rollout.
• Improved neighborhood outreach and engagement by creating pilot programs to
create connection; built opportunities to welcome and support our underserved
populations.
• Selected a Media Asset Management System for improving organization and access
to media files.
• Upgraded outdated video equipment in Harvat Hall.
• Second place award for in NATOA government programming awards – Big Grove
Climate Action Efforts.
• Climate Action Video campaign using animation.
• Fare Free Transit marketing campaign.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Integrating ICgovXpress with (customer service reporting app) Energov and
Cartegraph.
• Investigating texting solution for service and emergency notifications.
• Upgrading Harvat Hall audio equipment.
• Investigating potential benefits for use of ChatGPT in governmental processes.
• Investigating software for additional ADA improvements in communications.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Expenditures increased by 2.9% or $42,141, mainly due to personnel costs.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
79%
Services
11%
Supplies
9%
Capital Outlay
1%
Communications Office Division
FY25 Expenditures - $1,448,785
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Increase opportunities for public engagement and education.
Department Objective: Utilize social media, website, video messaging and media outreach
to provide access to a wide audience.
Video Programming FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Programming promoting general City
initiatives, projects, and public input 313 419 463 470 485
Programming related to climate
action
new
measure
new
measure 77 80 85
Programming related to social justice
and racial equity
new
measure
new
measure 43 48 53 Note: Includes full-length and short programs, meetings, public service announcements, & program
segments
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Facilitate productive and effective communication and
cooperation between the City and the neighborhood
associations.
Department Objective: Maintain an updated active list of neighborhood association
contacts so as to sustain communication with neighborhoods.
Encourage alternatives to neighborhood newsletters such as
email lists, Facebook and NextDoor so that communication
can continue within the neighborhood.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of neighborhoods with active
leadership and established
community link.
16 16 16 18 20
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
Twitter
(followers)
Facebook
(Likes)
Instagram
(followers)
Media release
activity
E-subscriptions
Social Media and Digital Outreach Growth
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Projected FY 2025 Estimate
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Human Resources
The Human Resources Division provides services in the areas of employee & labor relations,
collective bargaining, civil service compliance, employee benefits administration, recruitment
of prospective employees, personnel policy development & administration, and administration
of applicable employment laws.
General Fund Activities:
The Human Resources activity strives to provide quality, comprehensive Human Resources
services to the City of Iowa City and its employees in the areas of:
• Employee and labor relations for approximately 1,000 City employees, both permanent
and hourly
• Collective bargaining and contract administration for three collective bargaining
agreements: AFSCME, Police, and Fire unions
• Civil Service compliance per Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa
• Comprehensive benefits administration for approximately 640 permanent employees
• Internal and external recruitment for permanent and hourly positions in compliance
with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code, collective bargaining agreements, and Personnel
Policies
• Personnel policy development and administration
• Administration of applicable state and federal employment laws
Boards and Commissions:
The Civil Service Commission approves all entrance and promotional examinations used by
the City of Iowa City for civil service positions; holds appeal hearings involving the removal,
discharge, demotion, or suspension of employees holding civil service rights. Ascertains to
the best of its ability the facts of the case to determine matters involving the rights of civil
service employees and may affirm, modify, or reverse any case on its merits per Chapter 400
of the Code of Iowa.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Completed civil service promotional testing process for the position of Battalion Chief -
Fire Marshal, certifying a promotional list on 11/9/2022.
• Completed police civil service promotional testing process for the ranks of Sergeant,
Lieutenant, and Captain, certifying promotional lists on 12/20/2022.
• Completed civil service entry level Firefighter testing which included successful pilot of
an online written test option and use of police academy fitness standard testing as an
alternative to CPAT. Hiring list certified on 1/19/23.
• Completed four civil service entry-level testing processes for the position of Police
Officer, certifying hiring lists on 11/9/2022, 4/4/2023, 7/28/2023, and 10/2/2023.
• Completed fire civil service promotional testing for the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain,
Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief, certifying promotional lists on 4/25/2023.
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• Launched diabetes prevention and management program through Wellmark health
insurance plan.
• Completed testing and troubleshooting of Munis upgrade.
• Launched classification/compensation study. Phase 1 on schedule for November 2023
completion.
• Secured contract with new provider and implemented alternative drug and alcohol test
collection protocols in response to ongoing, staffing-related service issues with primary
provider.
Upcoming Challenges:
• FY25 collective bargaining with Fire union.
• Completion of Phase 1 and 2 of classification/compensation study and related
implementation.
• Ongoing recruitment and civil service testing of Police Officer applicants and
certification of hiring lists.
• Entry level civil service testing for Firefighter and certification of hiring list.
• FTA triennial review of drug and alcohol program.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Services is showing a decrease of $58,756 or 21.8% over the 2024 budget due to an
increase in fiscal year 2024 for a compensation study.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
63%
Services
28%
Supplies
9%
Human Resources Division
FY25 Expenditures - $745,555
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Recruitment for permanent and temporary positions in
compliance with Chapter 400 of the Iowa Code, applicable
collective bargaining agreements and City policies.
Department Objective: To employ effective and efficient recruitment practices in a
cost-effective manner.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate Number of Internal Hires 48 57 27 35 35
Number of External Hires 131 160 158 150 150
Positions posted but not filled 10 9 6 8 8
Performance Measures:
(Averages) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Days to Fill Vacant Position 87.34 90.49 91.84 90.00 90.00
Advertising Expense
per Hire $23.28 $41.82 $11.79 $20.00 $20.00
Applicants per Hire 22.01 20.68 18.04 20.00 20.00
Note: Recruitment data does not include non-civilian Police and Fire Staff, Library employees, or
Recreation program hourly staff.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate City Employee Turnover Rate 6.00% 11.06% 9.36% 8.00% 8.00%
0.00%
2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
City Employee Turnover Rate
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Equity & Human Rights
The Office of Equity & Human Rights enforces the antidiscrimination laws for the City,
develops and implements programs, workshops, and tools that advance city and community
goals related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and serves as staff to the Human
Rights Commission and the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission,
General Fund Activities:
• The Equity & Human Rights Office works with city departments to create justice-
focused equity, diversity, and inclusion strategies that are sustainable, measurable,
and drive organizational outcomes.
• Enforces the anti-discrimination laws for the city by investigating and making probable
cause decisions on complaints alleging unlawful discrimination.
• Provides a complimentary monthly seminar and newsletter (The Lens) that focuses on
equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) open to community members and city staff.
• Provides training to the community on unlawful discrimination, Iowa’s civil rights
history, and on advancing racial equity within municipal government.
• The Black Lives Matter activity accounts for funds allocated by City Council on June
16, 2020 City Council passed Resolution 20-159, outlining 17 actions to be taken by the
City to address the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and systemic racism. One of
the action items included committing $1,000,000 to local efforts promoting racial equity
and social justice including the development of a new affordable housing plan and the
creation of an Ad Hoc Truth & Reconciliation Commission to carry out restorative justice.
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Boards and Commissions:
The Human Rights Commission’s duties include:
1. Disseminating information to educate the public on illegal discrimination and civil
rights, such as organizing and facilitating educational public forums that address
one or more of the broad range of topics included within the rubric of human rights.
2. Making recommendations to the City Council for further legislation concerning
discrimination as it may deem necessary and desirable.
3. Planning programs and activities designed to eliminate racial, religious, cultural,
and other intergroup tensions including but not limited to sex, color, creed,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, and national
origin.
The Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s duties include:
1. Fact-finding –collecting evidence of discrimination and racial injustice in multiple
settings and compiling a complete record of racial injustices that will inform and
support the fundamental institutional and policy reforms necessary to address
systemic racism.
2. Truth-telling –providing creative opportunities for persons impacted and
traumatized by racial injustice to share their stories of racial injustice and
experience to be heard by the community including but not limited to city
government.
3. Reconciliation – provides an opportunity for and facilitates direct conversation
among and between community members of color, white community members, and
representatives of various sectors in which people of color experience
discrimination and injustice.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Successful completion of Intercultural
Development Inventory by City boards.
Implemented a complimentary monthly EDI
series. Tenth year (2023) the City has received a
perfect score on the Municipal Equality Index.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Taking the work of racial equity from just a
knowledge base to dismantle systems and
structures.
• Reaching undeserved populations to address
unlawful.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The overall decrease for fiscal year 2025 is 4.7%. While services shows a decrease,
personnel has a 5.3% increase and supplies has a 5.4% increase due to increased books
and materials.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
59%
Services
38%
Supplies
3%
Equity & Human Rights Division
FY25 Expenditures - $697,600
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Human Rights
Department Goal: To affirmatively advance equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal
opportunity in day to day governing.
Department Objective: Develop, implement, and deliver programs, workshops, and tools that
advance city and community goals related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
(EDI) including unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Performance Measures: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of programs New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 28 35 35
Number of attendees at
programs
New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 958 1,000 1,025
Strategic Plan Value: Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Human Rights
Department Goal: Engagement with stakeholders and communities who have been historically
excluded.
Department Objective: Increase outreach to underserved communities - many whom have endured
generations of discrimination and disinvestment.
Performance Measure: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Subscribers to social media New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 1,346 1,450 1,500
Outreach through news
releases
New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 117 125 125
Subscribers to list serve New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 1,888 1,995 2,000
Strategic Plan Value: Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Human Rights
Department Goal: Staff to the Human Rights Commission and the Ad Hoc Truth and
Reconciliation Commission at monthly and bimonthly meetings, and arrange
and manage commission events, programs, and outreach.
Department Objective: Collaborate with local organizations to reach out and target underserved
communities.
Performance Measure: FY 2020 FY 2021
** FY 2022** FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Programs with local
organizations
New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 4 8 10
Public/Community Events New
Measure
New
Measure
New
Measure 3 6 1
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Economic Development
The Economic Development Division researches, compiles, and analyzes demographic and
economic data to recommend and implement policies and programs designed to further the
economic development of Iowa City, conducts outreach and provides support to local
businesses, and manages the City’s public art program. Staff members work closely with the
Iowa City Area Business Partnership/Iowa City Area Development Group merged
organization, Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement Districts, the University of Iowa, and
others in promoting the City as a viable business location. They assist developers and
prospective companies with commercial and industrial development projects and advise the
City Council regarding economic development projects and proposals.
General Fund Activities:
The Economic Development division is the municipal office to contact for business
assistance in the City of Iowa City. As a division of the City Manager’s Office, the
Economic Development staff provides access to both information and individuals
throughout the City organization aimed at assisting entrepreneurs and business interests
in pursuing new and expanding business endeavors.
The Public Art activity includes coordinating public art projects in the community, the
annual Sculptor’s Showcase and Public Art Matching Grant programs and staffing the
Public Art Advisory Committee.
Recent Accomplishments:
Approved 3 Commercial & Industrial
Energy Efficiency Grants for a grand
total of 13.
Approved tax abatement eligibility for 3
properties in the Highway 6 Commercial
Urban Revitalization Area.
The Small Business Administration
(SBA) named Iowa City the 2023 Iowa
Small Business Community of the Year.
Completed sale of approximately 30
acres of industrial park land to the Iowa
Interstate Railroad for development of a
new transloading facility.
Closed on the purchase of vacant
property at 21 S. Linn Street with the
goal of facilitating a private
redevelopment project incorporating
significant public benefits.
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Upcoming Challenges:
• Support implementation of inclusive economic development initiatives
• Kick off public-private partnership development process at 21 S. Linn Street
• Promote investment in Highway 6 Commercial Tax Abatement Area
• Implement programs with ARPA funding to support local SSMIDs, small businesses, and arts
and culture
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Total expenditures decreased by 78.0% in fiscal year 2025 due to the 2024 land purchase.
Services account for 85.6% of the fiscal year 2025 Economic Development expenditure
budget of $1,265,500.
Community Development Assistance includes funding for the following appropriations:
$430,400 Convention and Visitors Bureau hotel/motel tax pass through
60,000 City of Literature
67,000 Summer of the Arts
70,000 Englert Theater
25,000 Entrepreneurial Development Center, Inc.
32,000 Film Scene
25,000 Multicultural Development Center of Iowa
20,000 Riverside Theatre
5,000 EntreFest
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
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Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Build tax base in effort to continue to reduce the City's property tax levy
Department Objective: Work with public and private sectors to facilitate economic development
opportunities and financial incentives that grow and diversify the tax base.
Performance Measures:
New Value created in TIF
districts
Jan 2020 Jan 2021 Jan 2022 Jan 2023
Projected
Jan 2024
Estimated
Current Value (in millions) $1,224.10 $1,235.55 $1,255.29 $1,280.40 $1,306.00
Base Value (in millions) $401.12 $401.13 $401.13 $401.13 $401.13
percent increase 205.2% 208.0% 212.9% 219.2% 226.0%
Total - All Urban Renewal Areas FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
New 1 0 0 0 0
Amended 4 0 0 2 1
Total Urban Renewal Areas 14 14 14 14 14
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal:
Build stronger relations with business owners throughout the community
Develop programs aimed to enhance small business development and
retention with a focus on diverse communities
identify ways to market and grow the local foods economy.
Department Objective: Build Employment Opportunities
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Unemployment Rate 4.7% 3.8% 2.30% 2.20% 2.20%
$-
$200.00
$400.00
$600.00
$800.00
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
$1,400.00
Jan 2020 Jan 2021 Jan 2022 Jan 2023
Projected
Jan 2024
Estimated
Current Value (in millions) -Base Value (in millions)
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Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
# Projects assisted that grow
the Local Foods economy 2 0 1 1 1
Support ICAD in efforts to do
targeted industry development $173,392 $173,392 $173,392 $173,392 $173,392
Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action; and Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Collaborate with community partners on sustainability efforts
Department Objective: Work with private sectors to include environmental sustainability measures in
City-assisted projects
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Development Projects with
sustainability features 9 2 2 0 2 Provide financial incentives to
encourage infill and
redevelopment
1 0 3 3 3
Strategic Plan Goal: Enhance Community Mobility for All Residents
Department Goal: Support historic preservation efforts.
Department Objective: Work with public and private sectors to promote historic preservation
where appropriate
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2021 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Assist Historic Preservation
projects including existing
building financial assistance
1 0 1 0 1
Strategic Plan Goal: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights; and Partnerships and
Engagement
Department Goal: Ensure access to information and resources with a focus toward small
business entrepreneurs of color
Department Objective: Develop and partner to present programming and provide microloan
funding
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Develop programs to enhance
small business 0 3 0 1 1
Financial assistances directed
to Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color (BIPOC)
businesses and organizations
N/A 0 10 5 10
*New measure for CY2022
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Climate Action and Outreach
The Climate Action & Outreach Division is responsible for the design and implementation of
climate action initiatives as well as tracking and publicly reporting carbon emission reduction
and energy usage data.
General Fund Activities:
•The Climate Action & Outreach staff provides technical support to City departments and
engages the public with participation in a wide variety of climate action programs. They
serve as liaisons to the Climate Action Commission.
Boards and Commissions:
The Climate Action Commission is charged with assisting the City in the implementation of
the goals and objectives of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and the Accelerating Iowa
City’s Climate Actions Report. Guided by principles of equity, the Commission considers the
impacts of proposed climate initiatives and works with the Climate Action and Outreach staff
to enable and enhance further community efforts in pursuit of the City’s ambitious climate
goals, which include decreasing emissions and increasing community resilience.
Recent Accomplishments:
•Funded the insulation, electrical panel upgrades, and air source heat pump projects for
100 income-qualified households through the residential energy efficiency grant
program.
•Sponsored a 2-day “Green Designations” certification training for 33 Iowa City realtors
in collaboration with the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR), which led to
updates to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to include energy efficiency fields and
further collaboration with the Homebuilders Association (HBA) to launch a HERS
rating award program next year.
•Installed level 1 charging infrastructure for electric vehicles for our first participating
property through the EV charging grant program from multi-family residences.
•Grew Climate Fest to include a week of activities and a community-wide mailer that
resulted in increased applications to several Climate Action programs.
•Launched the fourth year of Root for Trees residential tree planting program and
received the largest number of applications to date.
•Held third annual Neighborhood Energy Blitz event and piloted a “mini-blitz” program
that combined reached more than 1,000 households.
•Secured a SolSmart Gold designation for Iowa City in recognition of the city’s efforts to
reduce barriers to solar energy adoption.
•Collaborated with Johnson County to expand the reach of the AmeriCorps home
energy audit service to neighboring communities.
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• Developed a household checklist of incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act widely
distributed to residents and now utilized in other communities.
• Collaborated with the Iowa City Public Library on the purchase of an electric-assist
cargo “Book Bike.”
Upcoming Challenges:
• Elimination of the Emergency Levy will limit our ability to grow programs that have
been successfully piloted or introduce new programing called for in the Accelerating
Iowa City’s Climate Action plan.
• The Inflation Reduction Act contains energy efficiency incentives for homeowners but
is difficult for landlords or renters to access, leaving more than half of Iowa City’s
households unable to tap into this source of federal tax credits and rebates.
• MidAmerican Energy achieved 100% renewable energy for ratepayers in 2022 – which
is a fantastic accomplishment and great benefit to Iowa City! – but to continue to make
progress toward our emissions reductions goals will require more difficult work focused
on beneficial electrification on a household by household basis.
• Supply chain issues related to solar panels, EV charging equipment, and air source
heat pumps are easing somewhat but continue to result in delays for both municipal
and residential grant-funded projects.
• Elimination of MidAmerican Energy’s incentive program for electric vehicle charging
stations necessitates absorbing some of the equipment costs into our EV charging
grant program for multi-family residences in addition to the installation costs previously
covered under the program.
• Augmenting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout climate action initiatives.
• Determining how best to build an energy benchmarking program for Iowa City
buildings following state legislation prohibiting building performance standards, the
next logical step.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
The FY25 budget includes $35K for energy efficiency improvements for buildings
participating in the Energy Benchmarking program. The incentives have not previously
been offered and are called for in the Accelerating Actions plan (Item BI-10) to be
implemented in 2024-2025.
The FY25 budget also includes $125K for a Section 8 Energy Efficiency Grant pilot
program set to launch in January 2024. This new program grew from Accelerating
Actions plan Item BPP-2, which calls for an energy program related to public housing,
which was slated to launch in 2023.
Finally, the FY25 budget includes $75K in incentives to builders who achieve a HERS
rating of 52 or better by building to a higher energy standard. This is called for in the
Accelerating Actions plan (Item BI-6) and in the most recently adopted Strategic Plan
for the City.
Financial Highlights
Fiscal year 2025 has 115.1% overall increase. This increase is due to the State
Legislature eliminating the Emergency Levy. Most Climate Action programs were
funded by the Emergency Levy and now these programs are being added to the
General Fund.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
33%
Services
41%
Supplies
8%
Captial Outlay
18%
Climate Action & Outreach
FY25 Expenditures - $991,750
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action
Department Goal: Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions.
Department Objective:
Monitor community-wide greenhouse gas emissions, which includes
emissions used from energy in the following sectors: residential,
commercial, industrial, transportation and waste.
Performance Measures: Greenhouse
gas emissions CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Total tonnes CO2e 705,303 787,993 758,477 742,961 732,961
Estimated population* 73,998 74,596 75,233 75,836 75,836
Tonnes CO2e per capita 9.4 10.6 10.1 9.8 9.8
Transportation tonnes CO2e per capita 1.9 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.0
Building emission tonnes CO2e per capita 7.3 8.2 7.8 7.5 7.5
* Annual population estimates from the American Community Survey
Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action; and Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Increase awareness of sustainability within the community.
Department Objective: External outreach within the community focusing on sustainability.
Performance Measures: External
Communications FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Subscribers of Sustainable
News e-Subscriptions 1,977 2,119 2,467 2,679 2,679
Number of Public Outreach Events 17 42 59 62 62
17
42
59 62 62
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Public
Outreach Events
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Finance
Department
Contact information
Finance Director: Nicole Davies
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5085
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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Finance Department
Department Mission
The mission of the Finance Department to provide quality services to residents and to safeguard
City assets. The role of the Finance Department is to support the operating departments in
achieving their program objectives utilizing effective and efficient financial planning, reporting, and
central support systems.
Department Description
The Finance Department encompasses all facets of financial management and reporting for the City
including budgeting, accounting, debt, insurance, technology, purchasing, banking, and more.
“Maintaining the City’s financial resources
today for a better tomorrow."
- Nicole Davies
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
Finance Administration
Accounting
Purchasing
Revenue
Internal Service Funds:
Risk Management
Information Technology Services
Central Services
Special Revenue Funds:
Administration
Finance
Administration
*Finance Administration
*Tort Liability
*Non-Operational Administration
*Disaster Assistance
*Emergency Fund
*Employee Benefits
Accounting
*Accounting
Purchasing
*Purchasing
*Central Services
Revenue
*Revenue
Risk Management
*Risk Management
Information
Technology
Services
*Information
Technology Services
*ITS Equipment Replacement
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Department Staffing
The Finance Department has 34.38 FTE across 6 divisions and 13 activities
Senior Management
Asst. Finance Director Revenue & Risk Manager ITS Coordinator
Jacklyn Fleagle Melissa Miller-Deshler Michael Harapat
Finance
Administration,
3.00
Accounting, 6.70
Purchasing &
Central Services,
4.20
Revenue, 7.88
Risk Management,
1.80
Information
Technology
Services, 10.80
Finance Department FTE by Division
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Finance
Administration
Accounting
Purchasing
Revenue
Employee Benefits
Risk Management
Information
Technology Services
Central Services
Finance Department
FY25 Expenditures by Division
$11,291,413
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Finance Administration
Finance Administration provides direction and administrative support to departmental operating
divisions. It supervises the preparation and dissemination of financial data for use by City Council
and staff in making managerial decisions and coordinates the annual budget process.
General Fund Activities:
• Finance Administration monitors financial trends and provides analysis of budget to actual
data and three-year financial projections. Staff provides oversight of long and short-term
investment portfolios, cash flows and reserves, and oversees the preparation of general
liability, fire & casualty, and workers compensation insurance specifications. Administration
coordinates annual health and dental insurance renewals. Administration prepares the annual
budget, three-year financial plan, and five year capital improvement program and subsequent
amendments thereof.
• Tort Liability - Chapter 384.12 of the Iowa State Code provides municipalities within the state
of Iowa the legal authority with which to levy “a tax to pay the premium costs on tort liability
insurance, property insurance, and any other insurance that may be necessary in the operation
of the city, the costs of a self-insurance program, the costs of a local government risk pool and
amounts payable under any self-insurance program, or local government risk pool.” The Tort
Liability cost center accounts for General Fund’s contribution to the Risk Management Loss
Reserve; general liability, fire, casualty and workers compensation premium costs.
• Non-Operational Administration - The Non-Operational Administration cost center facilities
financial transactions which are non-operational in nature.
o Employee Benefits Levy: State code requires that a separate fund be established to
account for revenue from the Employee Benefits Levy. Monies are then transferred into
Non-Op Admin to cover General Fund’s share of Employee Benefit costs levied.
o Utility Franchise Tax: A one percent (1%) utility franchise tax is levied by the City on
gas and electric bills. These funds are used for a variety of purposes as determined by
the City Council.
o Community Event and Program Funding: The City’s Community Events and
Programming budget has financially supported groups that have requested funding for
various community events.
o Contingency: The General Fund budgets a contingency of 1% of expenditures.
• Disaster Assistance accounts for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
reimbursements for repairs to public facilities damaged in floods and natural disasters.
Revenue includes State of Iowa matching funds. In addition to public facility repairs,
reimbursements are also provided for some flood recovery services.
• Emergency Fund was created in fiscal year 2014 to hold excess fund reserves for the
following purposes: to provide natural or other disaster response or mitigation funding/interim
loans, to mitigate fluctuations or sudden elimination of State of Iowa property tax backfill or
other State operating assistance, to mitigate pension, insurance, or health care funding
anomalies, emergencies, or spikes, to avoid any defaults from the payment of long term or
bonded debts, for any other financial emergencies declared by the City Council.
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Employee Benefits Fund Activities:
• General Government Employee Benefits accounts for the risk and employee benefits spending
of the Employee Benefits Levy for non-public safety personnel
• Public Safety Employee Benefits accounts for the risk and employee benefits spending of the
Employee Benefits Levy for public safety personnel
Recent Accomplishments:
• Major upgrade in Munis financial software.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Phase out of State property tax backfill and additional property tax legislation.
• Funding of replacement of major City facilities.
• Closing out FEMA COVID-19 and derecho disasters.
• Planning for annual upgrades to Munis financial software.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
In fiscal year 2025, a General Fund Contingency is budgeted at $700,200. Also, services
expenditures in the Tort Liability activity are budget to increase by $269,547 or 20.0% primarily
due to a substantial increase in property and liability insurance premiums.
In the Employee Benefits Fund, services expenditures are estimated to decrease by $194,751 or
13.5% primarily due to an estimated decrease in public safety medical claims.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
21%
Services
54%
Supplies
1%
Contingency
24%
General Fund
FY25 - Expenditures - $2,870,800
Personnel
6%
Services
94%
Employee Benefits Fund
FY25 - Expenditures - $1,146,925
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Maintain the City’s Overall Sustainable Financial Health.
Department Objective: Maintain the City’s Aaa Bond Rating.
Performance Measure: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Moody’s Aaa Bond Rating (maintained) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Accurate and Timely Financial Reporting.
Department Objective: Earn the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
Performance Measure: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Budget Award Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: The City of Iowa City’s investment objectives are safety,
liquidity and yield. The primary objective of the City of Iowa
City’s investment activities is the preservation of capital and
the protection of investment principal.
Department Objective: In investing public funds, the City’s cash management
portfolio is designed with the objective of regularly exceeding
the average return on the six month U.S. Treasury Bill. The
Treasury Bill is considered a benchmark for riskless
investment transactions and therefore comprises a minimum
standard for the portfolio’s rate of return.
Performance Measures:
Quarterly Return on Investment FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
First Quarter 0.91% 0.32% 1.71% 4.10% 4.50%
Second Quarter 0.59% 0.32% 2.57% 4.20% 4.50%
Third Quarter 0.46% 0.36% 3.30% 4.30% 4.60%
Fourth Quarter 0.39% 0.47% 3.94% 4.40% 4.60%
Rolling Average Return on the Six Month
U.S. Treasury Bill (prior 365 days) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
First Quarter 0.74% 0.06% 1.42% 4.25% 4.50%
Second Quarter 0.62% 0.07% 2.52% 4.30% 4.50%
Third Quarter 0.12% 0.21% 3.59% 4.35% 4.60%
Fourth Quarter 0.08% 0.61% 4.24% 4.40% 4.60%
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Amount Quarterly Return is higher (lower)
than U.S. Treasury Bill FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
First Quarter 0.16% 0.26% 0.30% -0.15% 0.00%
Second Quarter -0.03% 0.25% 0.06% -0.10% 0.00%
Third Quarter 0.35% 0.15% -0.30% -0.05% 0.00%
Fourth Quarter 0.31% -0.14% -0.30% 0.00% 0.00%
-0.40%
-0.30%
-0.20%
-0.10%
0.00%
0.10%
0.20%
0.30%
0.40%
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Amt Quaterly Return is higher (lower) than
U.S Treasury Bill
First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter
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Accounting
The Accounting Division provides processing and reporting of all financial transactions for the City
of Iowa City. The Division also provides financial controls for departments to help ensure proper
stewardship of public funds. Accounting provides services that support management decisions
through timely and accurate processing and reporting of payroll, accounts payable, accounts
receivable, and cash transactions.
General Fund Activities:
The Accounting Division processes payments for goods and services and pays all vendors
timely and accurately, taking advantage of any discounts offered, and processes and
distributes payroll for all City employees accurately and timely. Accounting files quarterly and
annual payroll tax returns, receives unmodified opinions on the City’s annual audited financial
statements and compliance with requirements described in Title 2 of the U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), and prepares an Annual Report in
conformance with GAAP that meets the requirements of the GFOA excellence in financial
reporting program. The Division also requests funds for City programs funded by Federal and
State grants on a monthly basis and monitors these funds to ensure compliance with
applicable laws and guidelines.
Recent Accomplishments:
The City’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2022 earned the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the
38th consecutive year. The Certificate is the highest form of recognition for excellence in state
and local financial reporting.
Upcoming Challenges:
Final implementation of the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Statement 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Agreements.
Implementation of the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement
101, Compensated Absences in fiscal year 2025.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Personnel expenditures make up 87.1% of total expenditures for Accounting in fiscal year 2025.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
87%
Services
12%
Supplies
1%
Accounting
FY25 Expenditures -$894,600
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Accurate and timely financial reporting.
Department Objective:
Earn the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting, receive an Unqualified/Unmodified opinion on Financial
Statements from External Auditors and not have any significant
deficiencies or material weaknesses in internal control
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Target
FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Annual Report Certificate Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audited Financial Statements FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Projected
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Estimate
Auditor's Opinion on Financial
Statements Unmodified Unmodified Unmodified Unmodified Unmodified
Internal Control Deficiencies FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Projected
FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Estimate
Significant Deficiencies 0 0 0 0 0
Material Weaknesses 0 0 0 0 0
Strategic Plan Value: Climate Action; and Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Improve customer service through expanded receipt/delivery options
Department Objective: Increase the number of transactions conducted electronically
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Estimate
FY 2025
Estimate
W-2s Delivered Electronically 748 834 922 1,000 1,090
Electronic Payments to Employees 17,764 20,582 22,493 24,500 26,500
Electronic Payments to Vendors 6,949 7,952 8,147 8,500 8,750
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Purchasing
The Purchasing Division provides quality service to City departments, protects the City’s legal
interests, and acts responsibly on behalf of the public by maintaining the integrity of the City’s
procurement system through the encouragement of open competition and the impartial and fair
treatment of vendors. This division also operates the Central Services Internal Service Fund that
manages the City’s mail and copier operations and other central functions.
General Fund Activities:
The Purchasing Division provides quality service to City departments, protects the City’s legal
interests, and acts responsibly on behalf of the public by maintaining the integrity of the City’s
procurement system through the encouragement of open competition and the impartial and fair
treatment of vendors.
Central Services Fund Activities:
Central Services provides assistance to City employees with the transfer and disposal of surplus
equipment through the transfer to other City Departments, on-line bidding, the sale or transfer to
other government agencies, or through donation or sale to non-profit organizations. In addition,
Central Services is responsible for the management and replacement of copy machines and the
processing of incoming and outgoing mail. Departments are charged for the use of these
services, and those funds are accounted for separately for the replacement of copier equipment
and mail room equipment.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Developed and issued over 100 Solicitations including Request for Bids, Request for
Proposals and Request for Quotes.
• Processed over 100,000 pieces of outgoing City Mail.
• Replaced 6 copy machines.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Increase participation of minority and women business enterprises in the City’s purchasing
process.
• Review, editing and creation of policies, procedures and templates.
• Prepare for retirement of a long-term employee.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
In fiscal year 2025, Central Services has budgeted $42,000 for the replacement of copy machines.
Approximately 90% of the Purchasing activity budget is for personnel wages and benefits.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
89%
Services
11%
Supplies
0%
Purchasing
FY25 Expenditures - $484,800
Personnel
22%
Services
59%
Supplies
19%
Central Services
FY25 Expenditures - $218,900
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Purchasing
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: To provide quality service to City departments, protect the City’s
legal interests, and act responsibly on behalf of the public by
maintaining the integrity of the City’s procurement system through
the encouragement of fair and open competition.
Department Objective: Provide assistance to City employees in the purchase of
commodities and services while ensuring inclusivity in the
procurement process through fair and open competition.
Performance Measures: Quantity of
Solicitations and Dollar Value FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Request for Proposals 26 23 28 25 25
Request for Bids, Request for Quotes, &
Cooperatives 79 54 36 40 40
Other (Purchase Agreements, Sole Source
Purchases, Contract Renewals, Change
Orders, Emergency Purchases, & Assisted
Purchases)
216 228 44 50 50
Dollar Value of Procurements*
(in millions) $13.4 $12.8 $6.2 $7.5 $8.7
*amount does not include all City-Wide Contract Procurements
#starting in FY23 amounts only include purchases greater than $10,000
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Average Number of Bids, Proposals
and Quotes Received
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Strategic Plan Goal: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights
Department Goal: To provide quality service to City departments, protect the City’s
legal interests, and act responsibly on behalf of the public by
maintaining the integrity of the City’s procurement system through
the encouragement of fair and open competition.
Department Objective: Provide assistance to City employees in the purchase of
commodities and services while ensuring inclusivity in the
procurement process through fair and open competition.
Performance Measures:
Request for Bids, Request for Proposals,
and Request for Quotes received from
Minority and Women Business Enterprises
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of bids received by MBE/WBE
vendors 10 17 18 20 22
Number of bids awarded to MBE/WBE
vendors 4 12 6 8 10
Percentage of bids from MBE/WBE vendors
that were successful 40% 70% 33% 40% 45%
Central Services
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: To provide quality service to City departments, protect the City’s
legal interests, and act responsibly on behalf of the public by
maintaining the integrity of the City’s procurement system through
the encouragement of fair and open competition.
Department Objective: To achieve efficiency and cost savings by utilizing resources,
technology, sharing of resources, or other methods in order to
provide cost effective services to the residents of Iowa City.
Performance Measures:
Cost Savings for Standard Letters
Processed
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Quantity of Standard Letters 93,457 101,376 100,089 100,000 100,000
Cost Savings Using City Mail
Machine/Pitney Bowes vs. Standard
Mail
$8,411 $9,582 $7,161 $8,200 $8,200
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Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action Department Goal: To provide quality service to City departments, protect the City’s
legal interests, and act responsibly on behalf of the public by
maintaining the integrity of the City’s procurement system through
the encouragement of fair and open competition.
Department Objective: Minimizing the environmental impact by providing a means to
reuse our current equipment and furniture. Providing assistance
to City employees with the transfer and disposal of surplus
equipment through the transfer to other City Departments, on-line
bidding, the sale or transfer to other government agencies, or
through donation or sale to non-profit organizations.
Minimizing the environmental impact through the migration of
paper documents to scanned documents.
Performance Measures:
Migration from Paper Copies to
Electronic Documents
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Paper Copies 1,065,932 1,278,173 1,256,762 1,225,000 1,200,000
Pounds of CO2 Used 9,807 11,759 11,652 11,270 11,040
Performance Measures:
Surplus Equipment Sold FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Bids Received 2,233 1,848 1,951 2,000 2,000
Dollar Value of Surplus Sold $444,146 $153,031 $177,561 $180,000 $185,000
8,500
9,000
9,500
10,000
10,500
11,000
11,500
12,000
950,000
1,000,000
1,050,000
1,100,000
1,150,000
1,200,000
1,250,000
1,300,000
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Paper Copies Pounds of CO2 Used
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Revenue
The Revenue Division is responsible for the customer service, billing, and collection procedures
for 27,118 City of Iowa City utility accounts and 200 Landfill accounts. The Division also records
and reconciles all City receipts and banking activity.
The Division strives to provide excellent customer service and timely and accurate billings to City
and Iowa City utility and landfill customers, minimize revenue written off as uncollectible, and
accurately record all customer receipts.
General Fund Activities:
• The Revenue division is responsible for the customer service, billing, and collection
procedures City utility customer accounts and landfill customer accounts. The division also
records and reconciles all City receipts and banking activity.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Upgraded to Munis 2021.
• Resumed collection procedures for delinquent utility accounts.
• Upgraded the Landfill Compuweigh software.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Change credit card processors.
• Upgrade to a new version of the meter reading software.
• Decrease the number of estimated utility bills.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Approximately 63.4% of the Revenue activity budget is for personnel wages and benefits. Overall,
Revenue has a 2.2% increase in expenditures.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
63%
Services
36%
Supplies
1%
Revenue
FY25 Expenditures -$1,279,500
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Improve customer service through expanded payment/service request
options.
Department Objective: Increase the number of transactions conducted online and by Intelligent
Voice Recognition system
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated Active Accounts 26,978 27,112 27,118 27,150 27,200
Total Calls 21,829 19,284 21,878 22,000 22,200
Average Speed to Answer 12 seconds 13 seconds 13 seconds 13 seconds 13 seconds
Web Start/Stop Service FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated Customer Transactions 5,935 6,246 6,041 6,100 6,200
% Change 6.44% 5.24% -3.27% 0.98% 1.64%
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
% Utility Customers on Surepay 32.00% 32.07% 33.09% 34.00% 35.00% % Utility Customers on Ebilling 39.00% 42.19% 44.79% 47.00% 50.00%
Payment Method FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Total Receipt Transactions 342,235 344,783 344,675 344,850 345,000
Web Transactions 127,363 133,594 136,399 137,940 141,450
IVR Transactions 7,384 7,114 7,993 8,200 8,625
% Web Transactions of Total
Transactions 37.22% 38.75% 39.57% 40.00% 41.00%
Change in Web Transactions
(%) 8.94% 4.89% 2.10% 1.13% 2.54%
% IVR Transactions of Total
Transactions 2.16% 2.06% 2.32% 2.38% 2.50%
Change in IVR Transactions (%) 31.95% -3.66% 12.36% 2.59% 5.18%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Projected FY 2025 Estimated
% Utility Customers on Surepay % Utility Customers on Ebilling
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Risk Management
The Risk Management Division strives to:
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment
• Reduce costs related to accidents and injuries
• Protect the resources and assets of the City of Iowa City
• Manage in an efficient manner the City’s self-insured workers’ compensation, liability, and
property claims
Risk Management Fund Activities:
• The Risk Management division is responsible for managing the City’s property and casualty
risks and selecting prudent and cost-effective solutions to minimize the financial impact of
losses to the City. Risk Management also coordinates the City’s safety and OSHA programs.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Moved to an electronic version of the OSHA 300 logs.
• Provided 497 hours of training to City employees.
• Maintained Safety Certifications for existing divisions.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Implement a Return to Work Program for workers’ compensation injuries.
• Insurance renewals.
• Revise the City’s property values listing for insurance purposes.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Services expenditures are budgeted to decrease by 45.8% or $1,115,938. This is due to a
large claim that is budgeted to be paid in fiscal year 2024.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
19%
Services
79%
Supplies
2%
Risk Management
FY25 Expenditures - $1,320,700
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Protect the resources and assets of the City of Iowa City.
Department Objective: Work with City divisions to protect employees from injury and
promote accident prevention.
Performance Measure: FY 2021* FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Hours of safety training provided
to employees 63 478 497 520 540
*In person training suspended due to COVID19
Performance Measure: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Injury Rate (percentage of
workers injured in a given year) 5.34% 7.27% 5.69% 6.20% 6.20%
Performance Measure: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Lost Day Rate (percentage of
workers who missed work days due
to work related injury)
1.98% 2.52% 2.91% 2.80% 2.50%
63
478 497 520 540
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
FY 2021*FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Hours of Safety Training
provided to employees
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Information Technology Services
The Information Technology Service (ITS) Division:
•Provides standardization, integration, and security for City data systems
•Monitors critical services for early alerting to problems
•Provides 24x7 support for our clients
•Maintains Disaster Recovery site for all City data
•Maintains Virtual Environment to reduce hardware costs, increase efficiency of hardware in-
use, and augment Disaster Recovery plan for City data
•Effectively administers the Replacement Schedule to ensure technology is meeting client
requirements
•Manages the City video camera system
•Supports and enhances e-government services wherever possible
•Manages the City’s fiber optic network
•Monitors technology changes for potential cost savings
•Perform tasks and design Information Technology Systems that reduce our carbon footprint
Information Technology Services Fund Activities:
•ITS Operations includes server management, legacy system management, software
development, system integration, desktop computer management and support, data network
design and management, website application development and management, City phone
systems support, and fiber optic network design and management.
•ITS Equipment Replacement Reserve is an account for funding capital assets valued at
$5,000 or more. The funds collected in this account are dedicated to the replacement of the
designated item.
Recent Accomplishments:
•Move all staff MFA services to Microsoft Azure Services.
•Upgrade Munis and Energov applications to the latest version.
•Upgrade GIS services to internal management and external access.
•Implement stringent security standards for internal
and external access to data.
•Upgrade video monitoring infrastructure and
software.
Upcoming Challenges:
•Upgrade of network infrastructure switches.
•Upgrade of wireless infrastructure.
•Laserfiche infrastructure and software upgrade.
•VMware infrastructure and software upgrade.
•Data storage management infrastructure and management software upgrade.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Supplies expenditures decreased by 15.3% in the fiscal year 2025 budget primarily due to ITS
equipment replacement chargebacks.
Capital Outlay expenditures decreased by $224,976 in the fiscal year 2025 budget which is a
combination on the file server replacement in 2024 and increased network switches/firewalls in
2025.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes planned for the fiscal year 2025.
Personnel
49%
Services…Supplies
21%
Capital Outlay
12%
Information Technology Services
FY25 Expenditures - $3,075,188
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action
Department Goal: Reduce datacenter electric consumption to be sustainable via
Virtualization.
Department Objective: Control growth of Datacenter Electricity Consumption year over year and
be energy conscious in decisions.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Total number of Kilowatt hours of
electricity consumed 76,261 85,065 87,328 88,568 89,567
Change (year/year) 0.5% 11.5% 2.7% 1.4% 1.1%
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Strive for 99.99% (Four-9’s standard) uptime for internet services.
Department Objective: Internet service is critical for public safety access, email
communication, and citizen access to City information on iowa-
city.org website at 99.99% (maximum 4.32 minutes downtime per
month).
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Uptime Percentage 99.96% 99.97% 99.98% 99.98% 99.98%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
65,000
70,000
75,000
80,000
85,000
90,000
95,000
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Kilowatt Hours Consumed
Total number of Kilowatt hours of electricity consumed
Change (year/year)
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Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Collaborate on projects to allow for cost savings and greater
utilization of resources.
Department Objective: Work with University of Iowa, Iowa City Community School, and
private vendors to collaborate on fiber projects.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of projects the city has
collaborated with an outside
entity.
5 8 7 9 9
Number of Iowa City school
facilities connected to City
backbone fiber cable
20 20 20 21 21
Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action
Department Goal: Collaborate on projects to allow for cost savings by reducing paper
usage and printer numbers.
Department Objective: Partner with Purchasing, Accounting and Finance Administration
to collaborate on paperless projects.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of printers owned by
the City. 142 89 96 96 97
Strategic Plan Goal: Climate Action
Department Goal: Reduce workstation electric consumption to be sustainable via
Virtualization.
Department Objective: Replace desktop workstation with lower power consuming thin
clients.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Total number of thin clients 145 125 125 150 170
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Create efficient processes for enhance existing processes.
Department Objective: Enhance or replace existing processes.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Laserfiche Forms
and Workflow processes built. 57 66 110 150 200
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Police
Department
Contact information
Police Chief Dustin Liston
Website: www.icgov.org/police
Telephone: 319-356-5271
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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Police Department
Department Mission
“To work in partnership with the community, enhance trust, protect with courage and
compassion, and empower victims of crime through excellence in service.”
Core Values
1. Respect for human rights and dignity.
2. Fairness and impartiality.
3. Honesty and transparency.
4. Accountability.
5. Community service and partnership.
6. Dedication to public service.
Department Description
The Police Department maintains 114.26 Full-time Equivalents which is made up of 85
sworn officers and 29.26 non-sworn personnel which is allocated across the Department’s
three divisions and 10 activities. The Police Department’s comprehensive annual report can
be viewed online by visiting www.icgov.org/police and clicking on the Resources and
Documents tab.
“This budget continues to prioritize the
City’s Strategic Plan’s impact area of
safety and well-being with a
commitment to exploring progressive
strategies to positively impact the
community's quality of life.”
-Chief Liston
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• Administration
• Support Services
• Field Operations
Police
Administration
*Police Administration
Police Support
Services
*Support Administration
*Station Masters
*Crime Prevention
*Crossing Guards
*Records & Identification
*Animal Services
Police Field
Operations
*Patrol
*Criminal Investigation
*Other Field Services
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Department Staffing
The Police Department has 114.26 FTE across 3 divisions and 10 activities.
Senior Management
Police Captain Police Captain
Support Services Field Operations
Scott Gaarde Denise Brotherton
3.00 5.00 7.50 4.00
7.50
8.26
66.00
11.00 2.00
Police Staffing FTE by Activity
Police Admin Station Masters Crime Prevention
Records & Identification Police Support Admin Animal Services
Patrol Criminal Investigation Other Field Operations
74%
26%
Sworn
Civiilan
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5%
2%5%1%
3%
6%
6%
59%
10%3%
FY25 Budget - $17,809,695
Police Admin
Station Masters
Crime Prevention
Crossing Guards
Records &
Identification
Police Support Admin
Animal Services
$-
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024
Revised
2025 Budget 2026
Projected
Historical Police Department Expenditures by
Division
Police Administration Support Services Field Operations
87%
8%
3%
2%
Police Department
Expenditures by
Category Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capital Outlay
Police Admin $ 851,700
Station Masters $ 448,000
Crime Prevention $ 814,100
Crossing Guards $ 99,600
Records & Identification $ 628,500
Police Support Admin $ 1,001,550
Animal Services $ 1,133,500
Patrol $ 10,539,970
Criminal Investigation $ 1,773,675
Other Field Operations $ 519,100
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Police Administration
The Police Administration oversees the Department’s two operating divisions, Support
Services and Field Operations.
General Fund Activities:
•Police Administration manages the police department including staffing, facilities,
policies, etc.
Recent Accomplishments:
•Tier 2 Lexipol policy and procedure re-write in process.
•Completed the 2nd year of the four-year cycle for the 8th CALEA Accreditation award.
•Streamlined internal investigation process under Professional Standards Lieutenant
utilizing paperless, online investigative reports.
•Transitioned applicant background investigations to a paperless process which allows
for more accessible review of the documents.
•New partnership with University of Iowa Public Policy Center to study disparity in traffic
stops, expanding upon previous St. Ambrose traffic study.
Upcoming Challenges:
•Recruiting a diverse applicant pool to fill current vacancies.
•Continuing implementation of the City Manager’s Preliminary Plan to restructure the
department.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Services expenditures decreased by 41.2% or $204,097 in the fiscal year 2025 primarily due
to the changing over of ITS data storage.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
62%
Services
34%
Supplies
4%
Police Administration
FY25 Expenditures -$851,700
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Commit to excellence in leadership, resource management,
service-delivery and improving our city and neighborhoods.
Department Objective: Maintain Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement
Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) accredited agency status compliance
each year.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2023
Estimate
Maintain compliance of CALEA
accreditation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Universal Crime Reporting
(UCR 1) Violent Crimes
(includes murder, non-
negligent manslaughter,
forcible rape, robbery, and
aggravated assault)
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Iowa City 139 207 265 315 194
Average of Comparable Cities
in Iowa* 490 232 428
**ytd stats
are not
available
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Universal Crime Reporting
(UCR 1) Property Crimes
(includes burglary, larceny-
theft, and motor vehicle theft)
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Iowa City 1,354 1,264 1,794 1,797 1,603
Average of Comparable Cities
in Iowa* 3,380 1,726 2,367
**ytd stats
are not
available
2,178
* "Since crime is a sociological phenomenon influenced by a variety of factors, the FBI
discourages ranking locations or making comparisons as a way of measuring law enforcement
effectiveness." *FBI Crime Data Explorer,
https://cde.ucr.cjis.gov/LATEST/webapp/#/pages/explorer/crime/crime-trend
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Violent Crimes Iowa City Voilent Crimes Comparable Cities
Property Crimes Iowa City Property Crimes Comprable Cities
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Police Support Services
The Support Services Division supports or provides services to Field Operations. The
division is commanded by a Captain and is organized into the following activities:
General Fund Activities:
• Support Administration is responsible for the management and oversight of the
Support Services division.
• Records is responsible for the recording of information, the housing and maintenance
of departmental records, the researching, compilation reproduction and forwarding of
data to satisfy public and interdepartmental requests and complies statistics for the
National Crime Reporting System.
• Animal Services operates as a public safety/enforcement agency for the protection of
the public and animals of the City. The division also operates an animal center for
stray and abandoned animals.
• Station Masters are responsible for staffing the Police Department’s front desk on a
24 hour basis. They answer incoming phone calls from the public, release impounded
vehicles, enter, and confirm arrest warrants, assist sworn Officers in the researching
and gathering of data and assist walk in traffic.
• Community Outreach aims to establish collaboration with community partners and
works to maintain relationships in the community which foster positive communication
and interactions between the Police Department and the public. The unit consists of a
Community Outreach Sergeant, two Community Outreach Assistants, one of which
focuses on Immigrant & Refugee Communities and a Downtown Liaison Officer. The
Community Outreach Sergeant also oversees a strategic partnership with Shelter
House, the goal of which is to address quality of life issues and issues of
homelessness while reducing police contact.
• School Crossing Guards staff assigned locations where children cross busy
roadways on their way to and from school.
Recent Accomplishments:
• The hiring of a full time ICPD Community Outreach Assistant -This position continues
to establish and maintain relationships within the community while fostering positive
communication and interactions between the Police Department and the diverse
populations of community members in the City of Iowa City.
• Iowa City Animal Services were summoned by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to
assist with a dog breeding operation where many of the dogs were in poor condition.
One hundred thirty-one (131) dogs were suffering from malnutrition and heat exposure
issues. This massive, and lengthy undertaking challenged the Animal Services
staffing, resources, and capabilities in every possible way.
• The Iowa City Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit has become significantly
more involved in working with our community partners to find successful resolutions to
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many of the challenges presented by the homeless individuals in the community.
Positive outcomes include assisting with finding housing, providing resources to those
suffering from mental illnesses, and assisting with the mitigation of several of the
encampments throughout the community.
Upcoming Challenges:
With an increase in calls for service and animal surrenders at the Iowa City Animal
Services division, current staffing levels are insufficient for care of the animals.
Develop and implement a full-time Civilian Crime Analyst.
The Support Services division will continue to seek alternatives to utilizing paper in the
daily operations of the Police Department with the goal of improving overall efficiency
and supporting the overall City of Iowa City goal of environmental sustainability.
These alternatives will also include the implementation and utilization of software
made available for local law enforcement agencies from the State of Iowa.
Develop and implement an on-call rotation to support the needs of the Iowa City
Animal Services during off-hours.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Station Masters overall expenditures decreased 1.3%.
Crossing Guards overall expenditures increased 3.7% with personnel expenditure increasing
3.6%.
Records supplies expenditures decreased 40.2% due to software renewals in 2024.
Police Support overall expenditures decreased 2.53%.
Animal Services shows a 21.1% increase in supplies expenditures due to increased supplies
and minor equipment.
Staffing Level Change Summary
Fiscal year 2025, 1 new FTE was
added for a Civilian Crime Analyst as
well as 1 FTE Police Officer moving
from Records to Support Services.
11%
20%
2%15%24%
28%
Support Services FY25
Expenditures by Activity
Station Masters
Crime Prevention
Crossing Guards
Records &
IdentificationPolice Support
Administration
84%
12%4%
FY25 Support Services
Budget - $4,125,250
Personnel
Services
Supplies
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures
Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights; and Partnerships
and Engagement
Department Goal: Enhance community relations and promote minority recruitment. The
Department hopes the minority community will also gain a better
understanding of a police officer’s job.
Department Objective: Develop programs designed to promote interaction between
community members and officers. A better understanding of the job
will also enhance recruitment of minority citizens.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Community Outreach Events 135 166 153 170 175
Community Presentations 58 70 94 100 110
Public Education
Efforts on Rights 0 0 2 0 0
Community Partnerships Events 47 67 108 124 135
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Increase the efficiency in which lost pets and owners are reunited.
Department Objective: Increase the number of pets that are licensed and/or implanted with
a microchip. Outsourcing licensing will be evaluated, as other
jurisdictions have found that privatization has increased community
participation.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Pets Micro-chipped 900 925 977 800 938
Licensed Pets 3,804 4,328 4,098 4,292 4,076
0 50 100 150 200
Community Outreach Events
Community Presentations
Public Education
Efforts on Rights
Community Partnerships Events
CY 2024 Estimate CY 2023 Projected CY 2022 CY 2021 CY 2020
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Police Field Operations
The Police Field Operations Division is organized into two sections: Patrol and Investigations.
The division is commanded by a Captain.
General Fund Activities:
•Patrol: The Patrol section is the largest section in the department and is responsible
for handling calls for service from the public in addition to handling special
assignments and self-initiated activities. Officers are responsible for the protection of
life and property, and help maintain peace, order, and safety for all. The patrol section
is divided into three watches (shifts) providing 24-hour service. Each watch is under
the supervision of a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. In addition to the traditional patrol
units, the patrol section also has two canine units, bicycle officers, Community Service
Officers (CSOs), a Special Response Team (SRT), a Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
and provides Crime Scene Technicians (CST) for the processing of crime scenes and
Technical Accident Investigators (TI) to investigate vehicle crashes.
•Investigations: The Investigations section is responsible for the investigation of
criminal activity beyond that which is conducted by the patrol section. The
Investigations section is headed by a Lieutenant and two Sergeants. The
Investigations section has investigators assigned to the Johnson County Drug Task
Force, Domestic Abuse, and a Street Crimes Unit, in addition to general crime
investigators.
•Other Field Services: Criminal forfeiture is an action brought as a part of the criminal
prosecution of a defendant and requires that the government indict (charge) the
property used or derived from the crime along with the defendant. The money or items
that are forfeited can only be used by law enforcement for law enforcement equipment
or law enforcement related activities. The money or items cannot be used to supplant
a budget or budgeted item. Forfeiture is governed by State of Iowa Code chapter 809
in addition to federal guidelines.
Recent Accomplishments:
•Successful recruitment efforts resulted in 7 new hires in 2023.
•ICPD is an active participant and partner in Johnson County Community Violence
Intervention.
•CommUnity added a second Mental Health Liaison to be embedded in the ICPD.
•ICPD continued to be the highest utilizer of the Guidelink Center amongst local law
enforcement.
•Iowa City continued a downward trend in shootings from 2020 and 2021.
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Upcoming Challenges:
•Continue focus on decreasing disproportionality in police contacts.
•Reach full staffing levels.
•Provide substantive training opportunities to support competence and professionalism.
•Identifying and evaluating current crime trends and micro hot spots to best target
violent crime with limited resources.
•Increasing Officer participation in community events and neighborhood foot patrols to
build trust, open communication, and partner with the community with limited staffing
and calls for service demands.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
As staffing levels increase, specialty positions will be filled, including the previously approved
second sexual assault investigator.
Financial Highlights
With prior year vehicle purchases, the Patrol fiscal year 2025 Capital Outlay expenditures
shows a decrease of 58.2%. Other Field Operations has a 51.6% increase in supplies
expenditures due to the need of minor equipment.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
82%
14%
4%
Field Operations FY25 Expenditures by
Activity
Patrol
Criminal Investigations
Other Field Operations
90%
5%
2%
3%
Field Operations FY25
Expenditures $12,832,745
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Traffic crash reduction.
Address the impact of underage drinking on downtown and near downtown
neighborhoods.
Department Objective: Increase OWI and traffic enforcement.
Continue alcohol compliance checks, bar checks, and directed party
patrols, reduce response time to loud party calls.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate OWI Arrests 353 543 656 500 490
Traffic Stops 6,688 7,514 8,664 8,000 7,717 Traffic Accidents and Average
Damage CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Accidents* 733 1,551 1,480 1,400 1,291
Average Damage, Reportable
Accident* 6,166 5,164 4,765 4,500 5,148
* Iowa City Police Officers respond to all calls for traffic accidents. Average damage is collected only for
reportable accidents; reportable accidents include those causing personal injury or property damage over
$1,500.
Bar/Compliance Checks CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate Bar Checks Performed 198 147 302 300 237
Compliance Checks 1 50 51 80 46 Response Time: Loud Party
Complaints (in minutes) CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate Call to Dispatch 2:30 4:29 2:32 3:00 2:59 Dispatch to On Scene 6:40 9:40 9:03 9:00 8:46
0:00
2:24
4:48
7:12
9:36
12:00
14:24
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
2:30 4:29 2:32 3:00 2:59
6:40
9:40
9:03 9:00 8:46
Response Time
(in minutes)
Call to Dispatch Dispatch to On Scene
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Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human Rights
Department Goal: Identify and implement an achievable goal to reduce disproportionality in
arrests.
Department Objective: The Police Department strives to provide services to members of the
community in a manner which is fair and equitable. This includes the
manner in which it enforces the law and makes arrests. The Department
will reduce its disproportionality in arrests through officer education and
training, in conjunction with supervisory coaching and monitoring.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Total # of Charges 2,727 4,013 4,746 4,371 3,964
Total # of Charges - White 1,601 2,305 2,629 2,300 2,209
Total # of Charges - Black 1,057 1,623 2,012 2,000 1,673
Total # of Charges - Asian 40 44 65 45 49 Total # of Charges - Am.
Indian 16 9 9 2 9 Total # of Charges -
Unknown 13 32 31 24 25
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Total # of Charges Total # of Charges - White Total # of Charges - Black
Total # of Charges - Asian Total # of Charges - Am. Indian Total # of Charges - Unknown
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Fire Department
Contact information
Fire Chief: Scott Lyon
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5260
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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Fire Department
Department Mission
The mission of the Iowa City Fire Department is to protect our community by providing
progressive, high-quality emergency and preventive services.
Department Description
The Iowa City Fire Department is dedicated to providing the community progressive, high-
quality emergency and preventive services. Sixty-six full-time firefighters provide fire,
medical, technical rescue, and hazardous materials emergency response to approximately
75,000 residents in the 26 square-mile incorporated area of Iowa City, including the
University of Iowa main campus. The department operates from four fire stations and staffs
four engine companies, one truck company, and a command vehicle. The Iowa City Fire
Department collaborates with many other fire protection agencies at the local, state, and
federal levels. Specialty areas include: Fire Investigations, the Johnson County Hazardous
Materials Response Team, and Special Operations Response Team. The Iowa City Fire
Department seeks to enhance the safety of our citizens and visitors.
“The Iowa City Fire Department continues to
provide high quality emergency services
through high performance, critical
partnerships, and being part of our
community. The 2025 Budget represents
our commitment to continuous quality
improvement.”
-Chief Lyon
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• Fire Administration
• Emergency Operations
• Fire Prevention
• Fire Training
Fire
Administration
*Fire
Administration
Emergency
Operations
*Emergency
Operations
Fire Prevention
*Fire Prevention
Fire Training
*Fire Training
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Department Staffing
The Fire Department has 66 FTE across 4 divisions and 4 activities.
Senior Management
Deputy Fire Chief
Eric Nurnberg
Fire Marshal Battalion Chief Battalion Chief Battalion Chief
Troy Roth Greg Tinnes Brian Rohr Zach Hickman
3
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1 1
Fire Department FTE by Division
Fire Administration
Fire Emergency Operations
Fire Prevention
Fire Training
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Fire Administration
15%
Fire Emergency
Operations
81%
Fire Prevention
2%
Fire Training
2%
Fire Department
FY25 Expenditures by Division
$11,178,075
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Fire Administration
The Fire Administration division is under the direction of the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief is
responsible for all department activities as set out by federal and state laws, and City of Iowa
City ordinances. The Deputy Fire Chief is the second in command and is responsible for
operational oversight, homeland security initiatives, fire service accreditation, large
purchases, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and other special projects. The three
battalion chiefs have assigned administrative duties to include the health & safety oversight,
uniform procurement, annual physicals and immunizations. Fire administration also manages
the weather alert sirens and emergency management functions within the City of Iowa City.
The Iowa City Fire Department strives to accomplish the goals and objectives that flow from
the City of Iowa City Strategic Plan and the Iowa City Fire Department Strategic Plan. Both
are community driven documents. The Iowa City Fire Department was accredited by the
Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for a five-year period beginning in
August of 2008. The department was reaccredited in 2013, 2018, and 2023. The Iowa City
Fire Department is one of only a handful of organizations worldwide to achieve and maintain
accredited status for over 15 years. The maintenance of fire service accreditation requires a
rigorous commitment to continuous quality improvement by all staff.
The budget for Fire Administration governs the acquisition, maintenance, and oversight of all
resources not otherwise associated with Emergency Operations, Fire Prevention, or Fire
Training. The budget includes oversight of fixed facilities as well as the furnishings and
resources that enable emergency operations personnel to be fit and ready to respond 24/7.
The majority of the Administration budget goes towards routine maintenance and upkeep of
the fire stations, the furnishings and equipment for not only routine business but also the
equipment and resources related to the Iowa City Fire Department wellness/fitness initiative.
Activities:
Fire Administration is responsible for all departmental activities, accreditation, the
purchase, and maintenance of computer hardware & software, and building maintenance.
The department attained reaccredited agency status through the Commission on Fire
Accreditation International in August 2023.
Recent Accomplishments:
Awarded status as an Accredited Agency for the fourth consecutive cycle (every 5
years).
Increased the diversity of the Fire Department through newly hired firefighters.
Received a grant to purchase an automated CPR device be better serve our citizens.
Through partnerships with Johnson County facilitated two emergency services youth
camps for junior and senior high school students (82 participants).
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Upcoming Challenges:
Creation of a robust succession plan as many tenured members retire.
Implementation of a new record management system with a high-level dispatch
integration to allow for enhance analytical decision making.
Increased operational and administrative demands at all levels of the organization.
Desire to embrace a model of community risk reduction through enhanced outreach.
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Overall expenditures show a 22.3% increase for 2025. This is primarily due to contingency
for new staffing increasing from $400,000 to $700,000 in 2025.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
37%
Services
17%
Supplies
5%
Capital Outlay
0%
Contingency
41%
Fire Administration
FY25 Expenditures - $1,714,500
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Maintain Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection
Classification of 2.
Department Objective: Maintain Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)
accredited agency status by timely submission of Annual
Compliance Report (ACR). Implement strategic and specific
recommendations accepted from 2018 CFAI reaccreditation
report. Pursue candidacy for international re-accreditation status
in 2022. Achieve accredited agency status in 2023.
Performance Measures:
Meet ACR requirements to maintain
CFAI accredited agency status CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
ACR Submitted Yes Yes Yes * Yes
*Reaccredited Year – No ACR Required
Number of reaccreditation report
adopted recommendations
implemented CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Strategic Recommendations (7) 5 of 8 6 of 8 8 of 8 0 of 14 5 of 14
Specific Recommendations (9) 11 of 15 12 of 15 15 of 15 * *
*No division between types of recommendations from 2023 forward. Only Accreditation Recommendations.
Maintain ISO Class 2 rating CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022
Projected
CY 2023
Estimate
Rating 2 2 2 2 2
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Emergency Operations
The Fire Emergency Operations is under the direction of the Deputy Fire Chief. The division
works a three-shift system. Each duty shift is comprised of 24 hours and consists of one
Battalion Chief, one Captain, four Lieutenants, and 14 Firefighters. Minimum daily staffing for
the department is 16 emergency response personnel. This division is directly responsible for
all emergency incident response. Calls for service are divided into four categories: fire
suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, and hazardous materials.
Activities:
Emergency Operations services include fire suppression, emergency medical services,
technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. The Fire Department responds to
over 9,000 emergency incidents annually.
Recent Accomplishments:
Call volume continues to increase at a record pace.
Specified and purchased three new fire engines, delivery in 24 months.
Repurposed many automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in partnership with Johnson
County Ambulance, placing AEDs for public access at Terry Trueblood, City Park, and
the Ped Mall.
Through grant funding, purchased and placed into service an automated CPR device.
Successfully navigated reaccreditation. One of a few municipal fire departments to
retain accredited status since 2008.
Increased departmental diversity by four new members.
Upcoming Challenges:
Managing apparatus replacement schedule with several new fire truck replacements in
the next few years.
Operational tempo will continue to challenge unit availability – staffing issues are a
critical strategic consideration.
Deployment model must be considered for District 2 – only one fire station covers the
area west of the river.
Must finalize locations for station 3 and station 5 by late winter.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus are nearing the end of useful life. Will need
replaced in the few years.
Current SCBA compressor at station 1 is reaching the end of its useful life and will
need to be replaced station in the few years.
Current hydraulic tools on Rescue 1 are approaching 14 years old and are becoming
obsolete.
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• Current hydraulic tools on Rescue 1 are approaching 14 years old and are becoming
obsolete.
• Must address physical condition of station 1 sleeping areas and restroom facilities as
diversity increases within our organization.
• Succession planning and sharing institutional knowledge must be a priority as many
retirements are planned over the next three years- during the same time period of a
new fire station opening.
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Capital Outlay expenditures increased by $48,000 in the fiscal year 2025 and personnel
expenses show a 5.6% increase.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
94%
Services
4%
Supplies
1%
Capital Outlay
1%
Fire Emergency Operations
FY25 Expenditures -$8,998,900
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Confine fires to the room or object of origin for at least 40% of
all commercial and residential fires.
Department Objective: Arrive at incident location within six minutes of dispatch
center notification, 90% of the time.
Performance Measures:
Total Calls and Percentage
Overlapping CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Total Calls 6,921 8,106 9,039 9,330 10,000
Percentage Overlapping 46.9% 47.0% 50.7% 52.0% 53.0%
Emergent Fire Response (All)
Citywide CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
% Compliance 57% 66% 73% 63% 63%
Goal % Compliance 90% 90% 90% 90% 90%
In Minutes < 6:24 < 6:24 < 6:24 < 6:24 < 6:24
Goal In Minutes < 6:24 < 6:24 < 6:24 < 6:24 < 6:24
EMS Response Citywide CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
% Compliance 53% 59% 65% 66% 60%
Goal % Compliance 90% 90% 90% 90% 90%
In Minutes < 6:00 < 6:00 < 6:00 < 6:00 < 6:00
Goal In Minutes < 6:00 < 6:00 < 6:00 < 6:00 < 6:00
Fire Control CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Building Fires 37 31 41 41 41
Fires confined to object of origin 7 13 17 17 17
Fires confined to room of origin 16 13 13 13 13
Fires confined to floor of origin 5 3 4 4 4
Confined to building of origin 6 0 4 4 4
Beyond the building of origin 0 2 3 3 3
% Compliance 43% 84% 73% 73% 73%
43.0%
44.0%
45.0%
46.0%
47.0%
48.0%
49.0%
50.0%
51.0%
52.0%
53.0%
54.0%
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Total Calls Percentage Overlapping
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Fire Prevention
The Fire Prevention Division continues to serve the citizens of Iowa City through fire code
enforcement, plans review, fire origin and cause determination, and public education
programs.
Activities:
• Fire Prevention is directed by a Fire Marshal, who in-turn reports to the Deputy Fire
Chief. The Fire Marshal is directly responsible for organizing all fire prevention activities,
including fire/arson investigation, code enforcement inspections, plan reviews, and public
education. One firefighter from each shift serves as shift fire inspector, and conducts
inspections of liquor license establishments, schools, day care centers, churches, and
City buildings. Emergency operations personnel conduct fire safety inspections of all
commercial and University of Iowa buildings.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Ensured all occupancies with liquor licenses in the downtown district post maximum
occupancy numbers and restarted onsite verification.
• Returned to in person fire prevention activities in ICCSD facilities.
• Increased professional knowledge of Fire Marshal through strategic partnerships and
national educational opportunities.
• Partnered with the Iowa City Police Department, Iowa City Animal Services,
University of Iowa Department
of Public Safety, Johnson
County Sheriff's Office,
Johnson County Ambulance
Service, and Johnson County
Emergency Management by
hosting two sessions of the
youth camp at fire station 4.
• Partnered with Johnson County
Ambulance to provide free
hands only CPR training during
Jazz Fest.
• Partnered with multiple local
agencies to conduct Safety
Village for our community.
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Upcoming Challenges:
• Desire to position our department in a proactive stance by dedicated outreach to strive
for risk reduction for our citizens.
• Obtaining a long-term funding stream for programs that benefit at-risk populations.
This includes, but is not limited to, free smoke alarms, residential Knox Boxes for
elderly or infirmed, and other programs that promote safety.
• The Fire Marshal is the only position in the department dedicated to fire prevention.
All other responsibilities of this division are completed as ancillary duties from other
staff resulting in lowering of inspection frequency (from 2 to every 3 years).
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Supplies expenditures increased by 45.8% in the fiscal year 2025 budget primarily due to the
need of minor equipment.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
72%
Services
19%
Supplies
9%
Fire Prevention
FY25 Expenditures -$248,275
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Ensure fire prevention core programs meet projected
jurisdictional and regional service delivery demands &
needs.
Department Objective: Provide fire prevention services by collaborating with and
educating the public, enforcing the codes, reviewing
planned development, and identifying the mitigating
hazards so that life and property are protected, and
disasters prevented.
Performance Measures:
Public education/fire prevention
community contacts and staff
hours CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Contacts (200 - Goal) 87 1895 6873 7000 7000
Staff Hours 91 180 558 600 600
Average Staff Hours per Event 2.1 2.52 1.35 1.5 1.5 Fire & life-safety building
inspections conducted CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Bureau 137 66 219 220 220 Commercial 58 973 647 750 850
University 55 138 142 165 180
Increase presence and condition of smoke alarms encountered in fire incidents to 100%
Smoke Alarm Status CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Working 21 18 17 20 20
Not Working 3 5 1 4 4 None Present/Undetermined 10 10 20 10 10
Incidents 34 33 38 34 34
Percent Working 61.8% 54.5% 44.7% 58.8% 58.8%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Percent of Working Fire
Alarms
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Fire Training
The Fire Training Division is under the direction of the Battalion Chief in charge of training,
who in-turn reports to the Deputy Fire Chief. The Battalion Chief in charge of training is
assisted by a Lieutenant who serves as the Training Officer. Together they plan, develop,
and coordinate in-house training activities with the assistance of the Training Committee.
This Division is responsible for training in the areas of emergency medical services, technical
rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials.
Activities:
Fire Training plans, develops, and coordinates in-house training activities with the
assistance of the Training Committee. Training emphases include emergency medical
services, technical rescue, fire suppression, and hazardous materials. Equipment and
apparatus purchases are also overseen by this division.
Recent Accomplishments:
Conducted an in-depth aspiring leader program to aid in succession planning.
Trained the largest firefighter recruit class in 20 years.
Facilitated multiple regional technical rescue and hazardous materials training classes.
Facilitated live fire training at our training center with county mutual aid partners.
Trained all members to the latest best practices procedures to combat high-rise
building fires.
Upcoming Challenges:
Continue to add
necessary
augments to
training facility.
Incremental
transition to an “at
home” training
model using
resources
previously
designated to
travel.
Resources and
staffing needed to facilitate 8-week recruit classes due to the planned expansion and
retirements.
Fostering engagement necessary to maintain discipline-specific expertise.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Fiscal year 2025 budget services expenditures show an increase of 56.3% primarily due to
the 5-year inspection of the training tower.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel, 71%
Services, 22%
Supplies, 7%
Fire Training
FY25 Expenditures -$216,400
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide a service to the community that is prepared to respond to
emergencies, natural disasters, catastrophic events, and other
events that threaten the health and safety of the public.
Department Objective: Train personnel to respond to emergencies, natural disasters,
hazardous materials events, and other such high-risk events that
threaten the health and safety of the public.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2022 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Training hours completed
per individual (% achieved)
%
Achieved
%
Achieved
%
Achieved
%
Achieved
%
Achieved
Minimum (96) 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Goal (160) 100% 98% 100% 100% 100%
During CY 2021 % 2022, one member on extended leave and unable to participate in training.
Safety Officer
Goal: 64 CY 2020 CY 2022 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Certified 30 25 22 22 25
In Process 0 0 0 0 0
Fire Officer
Goal: 30 CY 2020 CY 2022 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Certified 44 42 37 40 40
In Process 0 0 0 0 0
Haz Mat Tech
Goal: 64 CY 2020 CY 2022 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Certified 64 64 64 65 65
In Process 0 0 0 0 0
Executive Fire Officer
Goal: 6 CY 2020 CY 2022 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Certified 4 3 1 1 2
In Process 0 0 1 1 0
Chief Fire Officer
Goal: 3 CY 2020 CY 2022 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Certified 1 2 2 2 2
In Process 1 0 0 0 0
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Parks and Recreation
Department
Contact information
Parks & Recreation Director: Juli Seydell-Johnson
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5107
Address: 220 South Gilbert Street
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Parks and Recreation Department
Department Mission
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department is to increase community engagement
and connection by providing equitable and accessible outdoor spaces, recreation facilities
and programs to encourage interaction by all community members; protect and enhance the
natural environment; preserve the history and culture of the community in Oakland cemetery
and showcase public art throughout the park system.
Department Description
The Parks & Recreation Department provides leadership and direction to the Parks
Maintenance, Government Buildings, Recreation, and Oakland Cemetery divisions as well as
operates the Farmer’s Market.
“Parks and Recreation provides
spaces, places and programs that
bring our community together.”
-Juli Seydell-Johnson
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
•Parks Administration
•Government Buildings
•Recreation
•Parks Maintenance
•Cemetery Operations
Parks &
Recreation
Administration
*Administration
Park
Maintenance
*Administration
*Operations
*Forestry
Recreation
*Recreation
*Farmer's
Market
Cemetery
Operations
*CemeteryOperations
*Perpetual Care
Government
Buildings
*GovernmentBuildings
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Department Staffing
The Parks & Recreation Department has 46.50 FTE across 4 divisions and 7 activities.
Senior Management
Cemetery Supervisor Facilities Manager
Russell Buffington Josh Worrell
Parks & Forestry Supt. Recreation Supt
Tyler Baird Brad Barker
2.00
4.00
14.50
2.00
14.00
7.00
3.00
Parks & Recreation FTE by Activity
Park and Rec Admin
Government Buildings
Recreation
Park Maintenance Administration
Park Maintenance Operations
Forestry
Cemetery Operations
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4%
8%
36%
3%
34%
11%
4%
Parks & Recreation
FY25 Expenditures - $10,639,040
Parks & Rec Admin
Government Buildings
Recreation
Park Maintenance Admin
Park Maintenance Ops
Forestry
Cemetery
Parks & Rec Admin $ 460,550
Government Buildings $ 864,600
Recreation $ 3,835,150
Park Maintenance Admin $ 325,750
Park Maintenance Ops $ 3,589,200
Forestry $ 1,114,000
Cemetery $ 449,790
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Parks and Recreation Administration
The Parks & Recreation Administration division is responsible for the oversight and support of
the department’s operating divisions.
General Fund Activities:
•Administration personnel include the Parks & Recreation Director and an Administrative
Secretary.
Boards and Commissions:
A nine member Parks and Recreation Commission is appointed by the City Council to
recommend and review policies, rules, regulations, ordinances, and budgets relating to parks,
playgrounds, recreational centers and cultural functions of the city and make such reports to
the City Council as the Commission deems in the public interest.
Recent Accomplishments:
•Kicked off City Pool design and
public input process.
Upcoming Challenges:
•Preparing for facility capital projects
as prioritized in Recreation Facilities
and Programs Master Plan.
•Building trust with community as
facility and programs changes are
contemplated and made.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Overall expenditures in Park and Rec Admin decreased 1.1% or $4,223. This is primarily
due to changes in personnel expenses.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Park & Rec Admin
FY25 Expenditures -$460,550
Personnel Services Supplies
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Monitor/utilize endowments, donations, and grant funding sources to
decrease reliance on general fund subsidies. (Strategic Goal: Evaluate
alternative revenue sources.)
Department Objective: Continue to work with the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation
and Community Foundation of Johnson County, which provides unique
memorial opportunities and support of the Iowa City Parks and
Recreation Department. Continue to research and apply for possible
grant funding sources to benefit the Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Department.
Performance Measures:
Endowments CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Iowa City Parks and Recreation
Foundation - Charitable Giving
Fund
$99,659 $90,193 $41,767 $50,000 $50,000
Iowa City Parks & Recreation
Foundation - Endowment Fund
of Johnson Count
$177,152 $201,345 $192,556 $210,000 $230,000
Donations & Grant Funding FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Donations* $10,652 $17,376 $18,156 $20,000 $20,000
Grant Funding* $261,450 $524,901 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
Total $272,102 $542,277 $268,156 $270,000 $270,000
Per capita calculation
(used 2010 US Census) $3.68 $7.33 $3.95 $3.98 $3.98
* Amounts include both General Fund and Capital Improvement Project Funds
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Donations*Grant Funding*
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Government Buildings
Government Buildings staff provides routine custodial and maintenance services at City Hall,
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center, Mercer Aquatic Center, Scanlon Gymnasium, Senior
Center and other public buildings utilizing a combination of in-house and contracted
approaches.
General Fund Activities:
•Government Buildings provides daily
cleaning and maintenance for the 88,100
square foot City Hall building, including
Police and Fire facilities which are in
operation 24/7 and three splash pads and
Weatherdance fountain and City Park
Pool from Memorial Day through Labor
Day. HVAC zones are also maintained
daily for optimal energy efficiency,
productivity, and comfort.
Government Buildings
Maintenance and Custodial care
Square
Footage
Year constructed
City Hall (including Police and Fire Station 1) 88,100 1960/additions varies
Robert A. Lee Recreation Center 45,479 1964
Mercer Aquatic Center/Scanlon Gymnasium 62,935 1988/1999
Ashton House 2,339 1947
The Center 24,348 1904/1931/1981 (center)
Cable TV offices in Tower Court Parking Ramp 3,830 2008
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Lodge 5,780 2013
City Park Pool (Bathhouse SF and pool) 3770 1947
Fairmeadows Splash Pad (pump house SF) 400 2015/2022 (updates)
Weatherby Splash Pad n/a 2015/2022 (updates)
Tower Court Splash Pad 615 2016
Weatherdance Fountain- downtown ped mall n/a 2000
Fire Station 2* 11,306 2009
Fire Station 4* 11,826 2010
Iowa City Public Works Facility* 99,300 2019
*Mechanical, HVAC and BAS monitoring, maintenance, and care
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Recent Accomplishments:
•Complete Mercer/Scanlon entry renovations.
Upcoming Challenges:
•Aging HVAC systems- majority of older air supply systems are now on banned Freon
refrigerant (R22), retrofit or replacement is expected to be an issue due to material
shortages in green coolants and production of systems.
•Aging Facilities- maintaining and operating older buildings continues to be a challenge.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included
in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The fiscal year 2025 Capital Outlay
expenditures decreased 87.5% and
supplies expenditures increased 2.3% due
to usage and rising cost.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Government Buildings
FY25 Expenditures - $864,600
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
*Electricity rebate only; facilities with transfer gas do not qualify for natural gas savings.
**Lifecycle cost: Calculation closer to 40% to 50% in actual energy savings & lamp replacement costs (< landfill
material), and Cost calculations do not include labor savings of staff time in bulb replacement.
Gallons per day (GPD); Gallons per Year (GPY)
1 Unit qualified for rebate. Options for replacement system limited for tonnage and availability; replaced with
AHRI #206717670; energy savings indeterminate.
2 Cooling mode energy efficiency approximately 10 - 20%. With this increased efficiency, will save approximate
$550/yr in energy consumption. In estimated 20yr lifecycle for unit, approximate $10,000 savings.
3 Splashpads Memorial Day- Labor Day. The energy usage will be compared for current 2023 summer season
to full season of pre-pandemic operation in 2019
4 2019 Pre-pandemic 2019 utility information for this meter is unavailable
5 Dehumidification unit programmed to meet current building Air Quality Codes. The system start up 04/26/22;
Acceptance pending. The energy usage will be compared following a full year of operations.
Strategic Plan Value:
Department Goal:
Department Objective:
Performance Measures:
Annual Sustainability Improvements in
energy, water and carbon emissions
FY 2021 FY 2022
Project:City Hall
Boiler/BAS
Project
Mercer
Natatorium
LED Lighting
Project
RALRC
Meeting room
AHU 2 HVAC
replacement
City Hall PD
RTU 3 HVAC
Replacement
14 IEER
Fairmeadows
Spashpad
feature
replacement
Wetherby
Spashpad
feature
replacement
Mercer
Natatorium
Dehumidification
Project*
Annual kWh electrical savings 51,994 14,085**indeterminant1 8,000 3,206 3 unavailable4 49,158 5
Annual Therms savings 5,666 no Therms indeterminant1 n/a no Therms no Therms 60,303
Annual energy savings in dollars $5,613 $4,499** indeterminant1 $550 2 $328 unavailable4 $22,426 5
Energy Incentive Rebate $11,905 n/a pending pending no rebate no rebate no rebate/t. gas*
Water reduction/savings n/a n/a n/a n/a 31,800 GPD 18,600 GPD 1 million GPY
FY2023
Climate Action
Foster and improve healthy sustainable municipally owned buildings, with a focus on energy savings,
healthier environments and best life cycle costs. Decrease the City's carbon emissions, energy and water
use in public buildings and infrastructures.To better monitor and improve existing infrastructure systems in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditions
(HVAC), Building Envelopes, Building Automation Systems (BAS), including LED lighting replacement and
water reduction and savings projects.
Performance Measures:
Annual Sustainability Improvements in
energy, water and carbon emissions
FY 2025
Estimated
Project:City Hall 3rd floor
remodel LED
lighting
Mercer ADA
paving &
LED lighting
project
TBD
Annual kWh electrical savings 2,830 14,471 TBD
Annual Therms savings N/A N/A TBD
Annual energy savings in dollars N/A N/A TBD
Energy Incentive Rebate Pending Pending TBD
Water reduction/savings N/A N/A TBD
FY 2024 Projected
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Recreation
The Recreation Division manages the operation of the City’s recreation facilities, programs
and special events. The City offers programming that includes neighborhood events, large
scale community events, sports, aquatics, social/arts/STEAM environmental educational and
enrichment programs for all ages and abilities. The Division provides outreach to the
community to ensure they have the ability to participate regularly in recreation pursuits.
General Fund Activities:
• Recreation Division’s budget is the sum of nine areas: Recreation Administration,
Recreation Center Operations, Social/Cultural/Environmental Activities, Aquatics,
Underserved Populations, Youth Sports, Adult Sports, and Communications and Special
Events.
The Recreation Division provides two recreational facilities.
The Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center houses a
variety of activity spaces including: a gymnasium, fitness
room, swimming pool, arts and crafts room, social hall, and
potter’s studio. The Scanlon Gymnasium at the Mercer Park
Aquatic Center provides a gymnasium, a game room and
multipurpose rooms.
The Recreation Division also maintains three public pool
facilities: City Park Pool, the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center Pool, and the Mercer Park Aquatic Center.
• The Farmers’ Market makes homegrown fruits, vegetables, homemade baked goods,
foodstuffs, handcrafts, and flowers available to the public. The market season runs May
through October and is held on Saturday mornings.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Began implementation of program priorities from Recreation Program & Facilities
Master Plan.
• Continued expanding Special Events including Summer Sounds at City Park Pool,
Hydrant Parties, Rec ‘n’ Roll events in parks and City Services Open House.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Implementing changes suggested by Recreation Program & Facilities Master Plan.
• Preparing for facility projects as prioritized by Recreation Program & Facilities Master
Plan.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
Enrollment in programs and number of rec programs
has increased steadily since the pandemic. This leads
to a change to move many inclusion programs from
Rec Centers to the Ashton House which will free up
programming space at Rec Centers.
Financial Highlights
Capital outlay expenditures decreased by 38.5% in
fiscal year 2025 primarily due to needs of facility
improvements.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022Actual 2023Actual 2024Budget 2024Revised 2025Budget 2026Projected
Recreation
FY25 Expenditures -$3,835,150
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide and promote gardening throughout the City, Build community by
fostering social connections and developing safe, accessible public spaces for
gathering.
Department Objective: Provide spaces for community and neighborhood gardens. (Strategic Goal:
Grow the local foods economy.)
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY2025
Estimate
Number of Rented Garden Plots 273 264 275 275 275
Number of Neighborhood Garden
Sites 4 4 4 4 4
Number of Demonstration Gardens 1 4 4 4 4
FY22 - 9 plots were closed at Chadek for construction of new restrooms
FY23 - The 275 plots were reserved by 205 households
Addition of "Discovery Garden Parties" in Summer 2023 has helped broaden garden educational efforts
Strategic Plan Value: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Department Goal: Promote community well-being through facilities, programs and services that
instill a sense of belonging, inclusion and are accessible to all. Connect
residents to the community and expand program choice for those who
otherwise have limited opportunities for recreation
Department Objective: Ensure that needs-based financial support for programs and services is readily
available, promoted and utilized. This includes initiatives such as RecAssist
and outreach swim lessons.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY2025
Estimate
Number of program enrollments
and pass sales subsidized through
RecAssist
76 237 484 557 641
Dollar amount subsidized through
RecAssist $2,278 $5,113 $14,154 $16,277 $18,719
Targeted increase of 15% year-over-year for RecAssist utilization
FY21 numbers fully impacted by Covid closures; FY22 numbers partially impacted
"Low Income Discount Program" rebranded to "RecAssist" during Covid closures has helped to lessen
stigma and broaden the ease of marketing efforts.
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Strategic Plan Value: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Department Goal: Promote community well-being through facilities, programs and services that
instill a sense of belonging, inclusion and are accessible to all. Connect
residents to the community and expand program choice for those who
otherwise have limited opportunities for recreation.
Department Objective: Deliver recreation experiences that are accessible to various neighborhoods
throughout Iowa City and help to reduce the need for transportation.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY2025
Estimate
Number of unique Iowa City parks
utilized for program and special
events
22 25 24 26 27
Park improvement projects in Summer 2023 limited access to several parks that typically would be programmed.
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships & Engagement
Department Goal: Engage with the community through programming, activities and events that
are intentionally designed to best align with their needs. Broad goal is to teach
learn-to-swim skills to every child in Iowa City.
Department Objective: Grow participation in and access to learn-to-swim opportunities.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY2025
Estimate
Number of swim lesson participants
on roster 283 1524 2353 2500 2500
*FY23 reflects a full year of shifting private lessons towards group swim only, with the exception
of adaptive lessons. This has enabled additional capacity for swim lesson participants.
Finding efficiencies such as combining lower enrolled higher level classes to make way
for higher demand lower level classes is one way to increase enrollment moving forward.
For consistency purposes, FY23 (as an example) consists of three seasons (Fall 2022, Winter/Spring 2023,
Summer 2023)
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Parks Maintenance
The Park Maintenance Division oversees the maintenance of the City’s green space, natural
areas, athletic fields, tree canopy, horticulture plantings and 58 designated parks.
General Fund Activities:
• Park Maintenance Administration
provides oversight, planning, and
management of the division.
• Park Maintenance Operations are
responsible for continual cleaning,
maintenance and repair of park facilities
including park shelters, playgrounds, and
athletic facilities. Responsibilities include
visiting all designated parks, cleaning, and
securing restroom and shelter facilities and
providing for trash removal. Park
Maintenance also manages approximately
150,000 square feet of landscaping in
ROWs, gateways and traffic islands
throughout the city. They manage,
enhance, and protect City-owned
woodlands, wetlands and prairie areas.
They also complete scheduled mowing in
the 1,800+ acres of land managed including
residential-style turf, prairies and 200+
acres of non-parkland along highways,
water retention areas and ROWs, and
provide snow removal and winter
maintenance of access roads, parking areas, bridges, 60+ miles of trails and
sidewalks, and ice-skating areas.
• Forestry staff provides routine arboricultural services such as inspecting, pruning,
removing, and planting trees located in the city rights-of-way, city parks and city-
owned properties. Forestry staff responds to emergency storm damage of public and
private trees when public facilities or services are impacted and advises Planning,
Engineering and Housing Inspection staff regarding tree protection during construction
and/or demolition projects, species selection for building permits and zoning requests.
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Recent Accomplishments:
• Chadek Green and Court Hill renovations
complete. Kiwanis, Happy Hollow, and North
Hickory Hill near substantial completion.
• Ecological restoration work completed at Hickory
Hill Park using Iowa DNR REAP Grant funds.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Climate Change - Trend toward extreme weather
events.
• Requests for specialized athletic facilities in
neighborhood parks rather than larger athletic
complexes.
.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes
included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Expenditures decreased $125,873 or
10.2% due tree trimming, stump griding
and nursery needs.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Park Maintenance
FY25 Expenditures -$5,028,950
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Foster Healthy Neighborhoods and Affordable Housing Throughout the
City
Department Goal: Develop and enhance Parkland areas and open spaces to exceed
existing and future needs of Iowa City patrons.
(Strategic Goal: Substantially improve access and use of public
spaces.)
Department Objective: Utilize public engagement through neighborhood meetings, outreach
and social media to gather input for the purposes of planning,
education and volunteerism. Review and update the master plan every
five years to reflect current and future needs of the community.
Performance Measures: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Projected
FY 2024
Estimate
Acres of Developed Parkland 1,540 1,540 1,540 1,540 1,543
Acres of Undeveloped Parkland 218 219 219 224 224
Total Acres of Parkland 1,758 1,759 1,759 1,764 1,767
Total Acres per 1,000 Population
(used 2010 US Census) 25.91 23.51 23.51 23.57 23.61
Total Non-Parkland* 221 221 221 223 223
*Non-Parkland consists of highway ROWs, medians/islands and areas unmaintained by other divisions.
FY2014 is the first year these areas were identified as an extra coverage absorbed by Parks.
Strategic Plan Value: Climate Action
Department Goal: Create effective sustainable methods of operating and maintaining
facilities that accurately distribute the costs, benefits and current level
of service to the public.
(Strategic Goal: Evaluate alternative revenue sources.)
Department Objective: Efficiently and equitably manage Parkland areas, open spaces and
facilities utilizing sustainable techniques.
Performance Measures:
Park Maintenance Operating
Expenses per Acre (Total Acres
of Parkland) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY2025
Estimate Operating Expenses $5,005,865 $4,818,352 $4,896,333 $5,015,710 $5,166,181
Per Capita (FY20 used 2010 US
Census, FY21+ used 2020 US
Census)
$66.90 $64.39 $65.43 $67.03 $69.04
Per Acre Cost $2,528 $2,434 $2,457 $2,465 $2,539
*Starting FY2014 calculation includes non-parkland acres, which more accurately reflects cost per acre.
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Strategic Plan Value: Climate Action
Department Goal: Develop and enhance Parkland areas and open spaces to
exceed existing and future needs of Iowa City patrons.
Increase the City's tree canopy coverage.
Department Objective: Increase the number of trees planted in City ROWs.
Performance Measures:
Trees planted in City ROWs. CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate Trees planted 400 1,100 1,000 750 750
$2,380
$2,400
$2,420
$2,440
$2,460
$2,480
$2,500
$2,520
$2,540
$2,560
$50.00
$52.00
$54.00
$56.00
$58.00
$60.00
$62.00
$64.00
$66.00
$68.00
$70.00
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY2025
Estimate
Series2 Per Acre Cost
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Cemetery Operations
The Cemetery Division’s budget is organized into Cemetery Operations and Cemetery
Perpetual Care. Cemetery Operations manages Oakland Cemetery and Perpetual Care
manages maintenance items within the cemetery. Oakland Cemetery occupies 40+ acres
adjacent to the western edge of Hickory Hill Park. There have been an estimated 15,872
interments in the cemetery based on the complete burial report contained in the Cemetery
Information Management System (CIMS) program.
General Fund Activities:
• Cemetery Operations maintains all cemetery grounds, buildings, equipment, and snow
route. They also provide assistance with family members/funeral homes regarding
funeral arrangements; determine right of interment, interment placement, lot
sales/repurchases, and they assist the general public/funeral homes/monument dealers
with genealogy requests, lot locations and explanation, enforcement of cemetery rules
and regulations.
• Cemetery Perpetual Care accounts for donations that are dedicated for the long-term
maintenance of the Oakland Cemetery.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Continued improvements to tree care, grounds maintenance and monument repairs.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Removal of diseased/damaged trees and the pruning of the oak trees after the first
hard frost.
• Increase monument foundation repair.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The fiscal year 2025 services expenditures increased by 4.3%.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Cemetery Operations
FY25 Expenditures - $449,790
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Track and compare the number of full burials verse cremation
burials for each fiscal year.
Department Objective: Report burial trends to effectively estimate the current longevity
of the Cemetery. Use the results to assist with the strategic
planning for future expansions and needs.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Full Burials 30 25 32 27 24 Cremation 47 48 53 54 58
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Full Burials Cremation
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Iowa City Public
Library
Contact information
Library Director: Elsworth Carman
Website: www.icpl.org
Telephone: 319-356-5200
Address: 123 South Linn Street
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Iowa City Public Library
Department Mission
The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages
with information, engages them with the world of ideas, and with each other, and enriches
the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity.
Library values include access, belonging, collaboration, community, enjoyment,
intellectual freedom, and literacy.
The Library is committed to excellence in customer service, working collaboratively,
minimizing barriers to use, protecting our community’s freedom to read, providing a
welcoming environment, amplifying community voices, and maintaining a professional,
passionate, and skilled staff.
Department Description
The Iowa City Public Library is a busy, vibrant community hub, focused on identifying and
championing community aspirations. Services are intentionally designed to excite and
engage diverse audiences and support the community in growing and learning together.
Services include a curated materials collection, programming for all ages, technology
access (wi-fi, hardware and software access and a full digital media lab), and a
bookmobile. Online access makes collections and information available 24/7.
Services are offered to residents of Iowa City and, through contract agreements, residents
of Hills, rural Johnson County, Lone Tree, and University Heights. Reciprocal agreements
with other public libraries across Iowa provide for a sharing of services through the Open
Access Program.
“Whether you are looking for early literacy
programs, tech help for seniors, or
something in between, the Iowa City Public
Library is here to connect you with the
things you need to keep learning and
growing.”
- Elsworth Carman, Director
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• Library Operations
• Library Development Office
Library Board of
Trustees
Library
Operations
*Library Operations
*Library Materials
*Board Controlled Funds
*Gifts & Bequests
*Gifts -Materials
*Library Replacement Reserves
Library
Development
Office
*Library Development Office
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Department Staffing
The Library Department has 45.92 FTE across 2 divisions and 7 activities.
Senior Management
Community & Access Coord. Admin Services Coord. Collection Services Coord. Dev. Office Coord.
Sam Helmick Jen Miller Anne Mangano Katie Roche
IT Coord. Adult Services Coord. Children’s Services Coord.
Brent Palmer Jason Paulios Angela Pilkington
43.42
0.50
2.00
Library FTE by Activity
General Library Library Board Controlled Funds Library Development Office
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Library Operations
The Iowa City Public Library is a center of community life that connects people of all ages
with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches
the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity.
General Fund Activities:
• Library Operations accounts for the majority of the library’s budget, and includes
staffing, programs, public services, building repair and maintenance, and the
Bookmobile. This also includes transfers to equipment replacement reserves.
• Library Materials represents the acquisition and replacement of library materials.
Materials budgets are organized into children’s materials, young adult materials,
and adult materials in a variety of formats. Electronic and downloadable formats
represent an increasing number of materials acquisitions.
• Open Access & Enrich Iowa Funds are Library Board controlled funds received
through the State Library of Iowa.
• Library Gifts and Bequests are Library Board controlled funds which include
contributions and donations from community partners and patrons raised by the
ICPL Friends Foundation. Their purposes are for designated and undesignated
uses including but not limited to library operations, programs, material acquisitions,
and building improvements.
• Library Replacement Reserves are Library Board controlled funds which are
funded through a transfer from General Library operations; these funds are
intended for the scheduled replacement of library equipment and computer
hardware.
Boards and Commissions:
A nine-member Library Board of Trustees is appointed by the City Council with powers to
set policy, employ a Director and staff, expend tax funds allocated by the City Council,
contract with other jurisdictions, and receive and spend gift funds and other revenues.
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Recent Accomplishments:
Developed a new three-year strategic plan that represents the Iowa City
community and its needs.
Conducted a space audit to ensure library facilities are adequate to provide current
and future services.
35,000 people attended children’s programming offered at the library and outreach
events.
Over 1.2 million items, including books, digital materials, and DVDs, were checked
out by our community last year.
Updated the large community meeting room with a hearing loop system that
broadcasts the microphone directly to hearing aids, making our programming more
accessible for individuals with hearing loss.
Added Cricut Maker and tracing light pad to the equipment in the Digital Media
Lab, providing more opportunities for community members to create.
Replaced public faucets with updated sensors to respond more effectively to all
skin tones.
Worked with the City of Iowa City to add a handrail to the southwest entrance,
enhancing public safety when entering the library.
Partnered with the University of Iowa to offer a student volunteer program assisting
older adults with technology questions (Device Advice).
Staff presented at the annual American Library Association conference on
assisting patrons with low-vision on how to use accessibility options to access
library digital collections.
Updated all the clocks with functional, synchronized units.
Championed our core value of intellectual freedom by holding a reception for
Johnson County legislators on the topic and a public Freedom to Read event,
celebrating everyone’s opportunity to read what they choose.
The Board of Trustees crafted a letter explaining how changes to the State’s
Library Commission will impact library services.
Library director completed the Tippie College of Business Executive Leadership
Program.
Upcoming Challenges:
Recent changes to property tax legislation removed the city’s library levy, reducing
dedicated funding to library services.
Limited budget growth coupled with inflation means a reduction in public services
offered and less purchasing power, which impacts all aspects of the library budget
from heating the building, printing, programming, and purchasing library materials.
Strict digital rights and excessive pricing set by publishers requires a significant
portion of library collections staff time and funds to maintain services.
Meeting and responding to cybersecurity risks successfully.
Continued polarization of public library materials and programming, which requires
staff time and resources to manage.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Capital Outlay expenditures for the General Library are 9.4% of the Library Operation’s
fiscal year 2025 expenditure budget which includes $725,000 for collection materials.
Personnel expenses make up 76.7% of the Library Operations budget.
Staffing Level Change Summary
A .40 FTE Library Assistant III is being reclassified from Library Gifts and Bequests to
General Library.
Personnel
77%
Services
11%
Supplies
3%
Capital Outlay
9%
Library Operations Division
FY25 Expenditures -$7,887,900
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement; Racial Equity, Social Justice,
and Human Rights
Department Goal: Access (We provide equitable opportunities for all people to
connect with the resources and services they need and want.)
Department Objective: Maintain a collection that represents diverse experiences,
opinions, and beliefs.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of circulating print
holdings in the world language
collection * * 2,103 2,166 2,230
*Data is not available for years prior to FY23.
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Education (We champion lifelong learning.)
Department Objective: Provide services that meet current and emerging community
needs.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Door count of main library
building per month 11,410 31,328 39,620 40,400 40,800
Program attendance per month 45 147 1,100 1,250 1,300
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Access (We provide equitable opportunities for all people to
connect with the resources and services they need and want.)
Department Objective: Collaborate with local organizations to invite more people to the
library and bring library services to their locations.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of unique community
groups utilizing meeting rooms
per month
0 320 285 290 300
Door count of the Bookmobile per
week 61 115 165 170 175
160 162 164 166 168 170 172 174 176
FY 2021
FY 2023
FY 2025 Estimate
Community Members Visits to the Bookmobile
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Library Development Office
Staff of the Library Development Office partner
with the Board of Directors of the Iowa City
Public Library Friends Foundation (ICPLFF) to
achieve fundraising and friend-raising goals for
the Library. The ICPLFF mission is “to
generate private resources to support the Iowa City Public Library.” The ICPLFF is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by community volunteers who serve as Board
members to help ensure that the Library continues to provide our community with
excellent library experiences.
General Fund Activities:
• Library Development Office accounts for personnel costs associated with the
development activities. City expenditures for 2.0 FTEs are reimbursed by the
Friends Foundation (Library Coordinator – Development and a Senior Library
Assistant)
Recent Accomplishments:
• Adopted new ICPL Friends Foundation Strategic Plan with a vision “to inspire
every member of our community to support the Iowa City Public Library as a
Library user, volunteer, or donor.”
• Introduction of the first website for the Iowa City Public Library Friends Foundation
at www.supportICPL.org.
• Approaching pre-pandemic levels of sales of discarded Library materials and
donated materials at The Book End and via book sales
Upcoming Challenges:
• Updating of data systems that support the fundraising, accounting, and
communications of the ICPL Friends Foundation.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The expenditures for this activity are offset by the revenues with no general fund funding
utilized for this activity.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
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Senior Center
Department
Contact information
Coordinator: LaTasha DeLoach
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5220
Address: 28 South Linn Street
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Senior Center
Department Mission
The Center enhances quality of life by creating opportunities to support wellness, social
connections, community engagement and lifelong learning for diverse and growing older
adult population.
Department Description
The Iowa City Senior Center opened its doors in 1981 and has championed its vision for
continued social involvement for community members aged 50+ and end social isolation.
The Senior Center offers a variety of in person and virtual classes, activities, volunteer
opportunities, and services. The programs and services we offer meet the needs and
interests of participants and community members. They also are known to support and
extend a person’s health, wellbeing, and independence by fostering social connections,
promoting mental and physical exercise, and encouraging community involvement.
“Older adults continue to fill in
many gaps in our community. The
Iowa City Senior Center provides a
place to continue learning,
connecting and staying well.”
-LaTasha DeLoach
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• Senior Center Operations
Senior Center Operations
*Senior Center Administration
*Senior Center Programs
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Senior Center Operations
The Senior Center Operations oversees the operation of the senior facility.
General Fund Activities:
• Senior Center Administration supports The Senior Center’s staff; the facility’s
maintenance, operation, security, and use; programming and services; and financial
management and development. It supports the work of advisory groups, including the
Senior Center Commission, participant-based advisory committees, and ad hoc
committees, and in collaboration with area businesses and the University of Iowa to
enrich programming and serve as an educational resource.
Administration supports services provided at The Senior Center that require a
designated space to operate. These programs require varying degrees of oversight,
organization, scheduling, IT support, volunteer support, and problem solving. These
services are open to all members of the community. Examples include Senior Health
Insurance Information Program (SHIIP); Simple and Free Pantry Exchange, the AARP
Tax Aide Program; and Honoring Your Wishes advanced care planning. In addition,
the Visiting Nurse Association offers health care clinics and TRAIL of Johnson County
provides services that help older adults remain in their own homes. All the services
offered extend the Senior Center’s reach out into the community bringing in people of
all ages, from all walks of life.
• Senior Center Programs - There are four budget subdivisions for Program activity:
• Senior Center Classes - Classes cover everything from literature and fitness,
music, and art education. They are often open to non-members or
intergenerational. Programming occurs on a bi-monthly basis. Classes are
taught by staff, volunteers and/or independent contractors.
• Senior Center Special Events – Encompass large programs of general interest
that are open to all members of the community as well as events specifically
for members. For instance, dances, fundraisers, band concerts, choral
performances, movies, or speakers. They often have sponsors and
community partners and involve many volunteers.
• Senior Center Technology and Video (SCTV) is a program that serves as a hub
for technology learning and practice within the Senior Center. SCTV engages
volunteers of all ages, supports and enhances technology literacy among older
adults, and fosters intergenerational connections and collaboration. Through
SCTV, Senior Center staff and volunteers provide technology and video-based
services to older adults and the community at large, including drop-in tech help
sessions, one-on-one technology mentoring, video to DVD transfer services,
and technical support for the Senior Center’s virtual and hybrid programs. Staff
and volunteers also produce video content to promote ICSC programs and
services, explore topics of interest to older adults, and share authentic
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perspectives on aging. SCTV videos are shared with the community via the
Senior Center’s YouTube channel and local cable access channels.
• Senior Center Choir- The Senior Center for many years has been fortunate to
continue a tradition of offering a chorus. Voice of Experience is a fun and
dynamic chorus open for all Senior Center members. They provide seasonal
choral performances.
Boards and Commissions:
The Senior Center Commission is comprised of seven members with renewable three-year
terms. Six members are appointed by the City Council. The seventh at-large member must
be a Johnson County resident living outside of Iowa City. This person is appointed by a
majority vote of the six Council appointees. Duties and powers of the Commission include
serving in an advisory role to the City Council regarding the needs of the Senior Center.
Commission members make recommendations on policies and programs and join staff and
other interested persons in seeking adequate financial resources for the operation of the
Senior Center. They encourage full participation of older adults in Senior Center programs
and activities and work to ensure that the Senior Center is well integrated into the community.
Commissioners encourage partnering with other organizations to meet the needs of older
adults; serve in an advocacy role regarding to the needs of older adults; and assist the City
Manager in the evaluation of personnel.
Recent Accomplishments:
At the conclusion of fiscal year 2023, the Senior Center boasted a membership base of 1,325
individuals, with 135 members (approximately 10%) benefiting from low-income scholarships.
As we strive to expand our membership, we have implemented various marketing strategies
such as membership drives and future plans for extended hours and increased membership
benefits. Additionally, we have observed a steady influx of new members who are new to the
community, joining us on a weekly basis.
The Senior Center remains committed to providing virtual and hybrid classes to cater to
diverse preferences. While membership is not mandatory for participation in the majority of
our programs and services, being a member offers certain advantages, including access to
the weight room, future massage appointments, discounted parking, and select classes that
require membership.
Volunteer support has been an indispensable pillar of the Senior Center's accomplishments.
In fiscal year 2023, we were fortunate to have the assistance of 259 dedicated volunteers
which is an increase from 194 the prior fiscal year.
Our classes and activities align with our mission and vision statements, focusing on
enhancing the well-being of our community especially the older adults we serve.
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Here is a breakdown of the classes and activities offered:
• Wellness: This category encompasses classes and activities centered around
nutrition, exercise, functional movement, mental health, safety, spirituality, caregiving,
and disease prevention. We offered a total of 32 classes and/or activities in this
domain.
• Social Connections: These classes and activities foster friendship, shared interests,
provide space for socializing, networking, and extend beyond the walls of our building.
We conducted 53 classes and/or activities within this category.
• Community Engagement: With a focus on supporting community groups, cultural
centers, equity-based initiatives, and fostering a sense of inclusivity and community for
all, we organized 29 classes and/or activities.
• Lifelong Learning: This category encompasses vocational/occupational training,
sharing personal passions, volunteering, learning new skills, and teaching others. A
total of 98 classes and/or activities were offered under this domain.
• Additionally, we hosted approximately 27 offsite classes, 32 virtual classes, 28
culturally responsive classes, and 10 classes specifically addressing climate action.
Our community services extend beyond the Senior Center itself, reaching out to the
surrounding community. In fiscal year 2023, we continued our partnerships with the Visiting
Nurses Association, Horizons – Meals on Wheels Inc., and TRAIL of Johnson County,
providing crucial in-house agency agreements. Notably, our Honoring Your Wishes program
facilitated consultations for advanced care planning, while the AARP tax aide served the
community through in person appointments. Furthermore, our Senior Health Insurance
Information Program (SHIIP) counselors catered to community members through a
combination of virtual, hybrid, and in-person interactions, including in-person consultations,
home visits, Zoom meetings, telephone conversations, and various other engagement
methods.
• The Friends of Senior Center Endowment generously contributed $47,892 during fiscal year
2023, enabling us to sustain and enhance our services.
• In support of TRAIL of Johnson County, the Senior Center provided 20 hours per week of
operational space throughout fiscal year 2023.
• The creation of the Give Back Garden exemplified our commitment to combating social
isolation and fostering connections among older adults. This initiative not only facilitated skill
development but also yielded over approximately 75 pounds of fresh organic produce or
more, which was distributed free of charge to the Simple and Free Pantry at the Senior
Center, benefitting both older adults and community members.
These achievements and initiatives highlight the Senior Center's dedication to serving older
adult residents by promoting wellness, fostering social connections, engaging with the wider
community, and facilitating lifelong learning. We remain steadfast in our commitment to
providing valuable services and programs to older adults and the community at large.
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Upcoming Challenges:
• As we strive towards equitable outcomes for seniors across demographics in our
population, including addressing food insecurities, we have observed a consistent
increase in the needs of seniors in the community, as evidenced by the persistent
emptiness of our pantry.
• The upcoming exterior projects are going to impact the appearance of access to the
building or deter members from usage due to different medical conditions.
• We have a continued challenges with unpredictable HVAC given that digital controls
are not available. We have consistent complaints from staff and public of the extremes
of the temperatures throughout the building.
Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Senior Center Administration services expenditures decreased by 10.3% in the fiscal year
2025 budget primarily due to a reduction in consulting fees.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
71%
Services
23%
Supplies
5%
Senior Center
FY25 Expenditures -$1,147,250
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: The mission of the Senior Center enhances quality of life by
creating opportunities to support wellness, social connections,
community engagement and lifelong learning for a diverse and
growing older adult population.
Department Objective: Each program calendar throughout the year, offer culturally
responsive and diverse program opportunities that address
social isolation in the Iowa City area which include wellness,
social connections, community engagement, and lifelong
learning.
Performance Measures:
Classes that address the four
mission areas
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Wellness 26 42 32 35 40
Social Connections 22 30 53 55 60
Community Engagement 27 19 29 35 40
Lifelong Learning 102 88 98 100 100
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: To enhance financial stability of the Senior Center.
Department Objective: Move toward electronic communication as a cost saving
measure and for customer convenience. Collaborate with
Friends of the Iowa City Senior Center to fund annual
operational expenses through the Senior Center Charitable
Giving Account.
Performance Measures: Endowment's Annual
Contribution to the
Operational Budget
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Annual Contribution $47,622 $59,732 $47,892 $50,000 $55,000
Change in Contribution 0.00% 25.43% -19.82% 4.40% 10.00%
Goal $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000
26
42
32
35
40
22
30
53
55
60
27
19
29
35
40
102
88
98
100
100
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024 PROJECTED
FY 2025 ESTIMATED
Wellness Social Connections Community Engagement Lifelong Learning
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Cost Recovery FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Cost Recovery Percentage 21% 21% 14% 25% 25%
Goal Cost Recovery 35% 35% 30% 30% 30%
Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice and Human Rights
Department Goal: To promote inclusion and diversity among participants.
Department Objective: Maintain and expand opportunities to reach a diverse
audience for on and off-site programs.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Senior Center member
Race/Ethnicity (Based on
optional information collected on
member registration form)
Out of
1,002
known
Out of
1,074
known
Out of
1,138
known
Out of
1,159
known
Out of
1,178
known
Asian 9 14 11 12 14
Black or African American 10 13 16 18 20
Hispanic or Latino 9 6 9 10 12
Multi-Racial 1 2 3 4 6
Native American/Alaskan 2 1 3 4 6
Pacific Islander 4 4 3 4 6
White 955 1017 1074 1085 1090
Self-identify 12 17 19 22 24
* At least until levels reflect community demographics of the 50 + population
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Number of diverse
representation or culturally
responsive programming
23 26 28 30 32
Percent of Members who
participate in the low-income
membership program.
7% 10% 11% 10% 10%
Goal 9-11% 9-11% 9-11% 9-11% 9-11%
To be eligible for the low-income discount program the person must meet one of the following:
1) Current participant in the Iowa City Utility Discount Program; 2) Recipient of Medicaid benefits;
3) Participant in the SNAP program; 4) Participant in the City of Iowa City Assisted housing
program; 5) Recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income
(SSDI); 6) Participant in the Elderly Credit Claim on Real Estate Tax or State Rent
Reimbursement. According to the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 2016 report,
4.7% of people in Johnson County over 65 live in poverty. However, the poverty rate for the
county as a whole is much higher in the range of 13 - 14%.
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Neighborhood &
Development Services
Department
Contact information
NDS Director: Tracy Hightshoe
Website: www.icgov.org
Telephone: 319-356-5120
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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Neighborhood & Development Services
Department
Department Mission
To support a vibrant, sustainable community by connecting people, places and services
through planning, partnerships, and effective community engagement. NDS strives to
improve neighborhood livability and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Iowa City
residents through administration and enforcement of the City’s Code of Ordinances and
Comprehensive Plan and through various housing and community development programs.
Department Description
Neighborhood & Development Services (NDS) incorporates four divisions across multiple
funds including the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County and the Iowa City
Housing Authority. The department manages many grants and entitlement funds primarily with
a focus on housing and community development.
“NDS strives to distinguish the City and its
many neighborhoods as a place where
residents desire to live, work, and play."
- Tracy Hightshoe
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
NDS Administration
Neighborhood Services
Development Services
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) Fund:
MPOJC Operations
Iowa City Property Management Fund:
Neighborhood Services
Housing Authority Fund:
Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood &
Development
Services
Administration
*NDS Administration
Development
Services
*Building Inspection
*Urban Planning
Neighborhood
Services
*Community
Development
*Neighborhood Outreach
*Housing Inspections
*Human Services
*Iowa City Property Management
*Iowa City Housing
Authority
Metro Planning
Organization of
Johnson
County
*Metro Planning Organization of Johnson
County (MPOJC)
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Department Staffing
The Neighborhood & Development Services Department has 46.30 FTE across 4 divisions and
10 activities.
Senior Management
Development Services Neighborhood Sevices MPOJC Executive
Coordinator Coordinator Director
Danielle Sitzman Erika Kubly Kent Ralston
7.80
4.00
12.00 8.80
5.20
1.70
1.30
5.50
NDS Department FTE by Activity
Building Inspections Community Development
Housing Authority Housing Inspection
MPOJC Neighborhood Outreach
NDS Administration Urban Planning
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NDS Administration
Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS) Administration is responsible for oversight
and support of the department’s four operating divisions, Administration, Development
Services, Neighborhood Services (including the Housing Authority), and the Metropolitan
Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC).
General Fund Activities:
• The NDS Administration activity manages and coordinates the activities of the
department’s four divisions.
Recent Accomplishments:
• NDS staff researched and developed zoning amendments aimed at enhanced housing
choice, increased housing supply, and in support of a more inclusive, equitable City as
supported by the current Comprehensive Plan and the 2022 Affordable Housing Action
Plan. These changes are currently under consideration by City Council.
• Entered the third year of the South District Program, modeled after the UniverCity
program where we purchased, renovated, and sold 70 homes in our downtown and
campus neighborhoods. The City purchased a total of 11 duplexes (22 units) for the
program centered in the Taylor Dr./Davis St. neighborhood near Wetherby Park. Six
homes have been sold or under a purchase agreement and two homes are currently
under renovation. To avoid displacement, 7 of the 16 units purchased in 2021 remain
occupied by tenants. Completed homes are sold to income eligible homebuyers at
affordable sales prices. The City provides a $35,000 declining balance loan and
provides up to $25,000 in HOME downpayment assistance to the qualifying buyer.
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• Allocated over $10 million in local recovery funds through the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) to area partners.
• Almost 40% of NDS staff have been hired within the last two years due to regular
turnover and retirements. Training and onboarding efforts continue so that we can
operate as efficiently as possible.
Upcoming Challenges:
• The complexity, lack of flexibility and number of reviews in our development process.
In addition to our existing zoning districts, conservation/historic districts, sensitive
areas ordinance, and design overlays, we also have the Peninsula Code, Eastside
Mixed Use District, and three form based code districts - Riverfront Crossings with
eight sub-districts, South District and the new Rohret South Subarea as part of the
Southwest District. Our development process can be time consuming and there is
difficulty understanding requirements amongst enforcement officials, other
departments, and the development community.
• Staff capacity throughout the department. In Development Services they have been
asked to complete several Council initiatives that are in addition to their existing
workload including, but not limited to, City-wide Comprehensive and Neighborhood
District Planning, integrating missing middle housing in our residential zones as well
as regulatory changes to support affordable housing, substantial amendments to the
Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code, and climate action initiatives.
• Neighborhood Services is the primary administrator of additional state and federal
funding through the CARES Act, HOME-ARP and ARPA funds in response to the
pandemic for low-moderate income households. These funds are in addition to our
regular HUD entitlements and local funds (CDBG, HOME and Affordable Housing
Fund dollars). Administering these funds while spending out current funds in a timely
and effective manner, and in compliance with all the new rules, will be challenging.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Expenditures increased by 5.7% in the fiscal year 2025 budget primarily due to
increased personnel costs.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
86%
Services
12%
Supplies
2%
Neighborhood & Development Admin
FY25 Expenditures -$304,611
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Neighborhood Services
The Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for the administration of various housing
services, housing programs and revitalization efforts that focus on sustaining healthy
neighborhoods. The Division provides housing inspection services, housing rehabilitation
programs, and administers various federal and state programs that primarily serve
households with low to moderate incomes. The City's federal Community Block Grant
(CDBG) and HOME programs are administered through the Neighborhood Services Division.
General Fund Activities:
• Community Development provides Iowa City residents with access to safe and
affordable housing, jobs and services. This is accomplished by coordinating efforts with
local organizations, businesses and other community partners, and by administering and
coordinating activities relating to city, state, and federal housing and community and
economic development programs.
Community Development staff coordinate with the United Way of Johnson & Washington
Counties and the Housing and Community Development Commission to provide funds for
human service agencies. The City Council makes annual allocations to the area’s human
service agencies as part of the Aid to Agencies budget process.
• Housing Inspection complete the systematic inspection of all rental properties located in
the City, including the inspection of high occupancy units, rooming houses, and multi-
family buildings older than 1996, public housing units, fraternities/sororities, and family
care units on a one-year cycle, the inspection of all housing related to the Housing
Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, and investigating and resolving housing
and nuisance complaints for all properties.
Iowa City Property Management Fund Activities:
• The Iowa City Property Management activity accounts for the operations of the City-
owned rental units at the Peninsula Apartments (ten units), Augusta Place (six units),
South District Townhomes (sixteen units) and Railroad Rental units (three homes). Each
development pays 9% of its gross rents towards administration which is accounted for in
the Iowa City Property Management activity.
Housing Authority Fund Activities:
• Housing Authority Voucher Programs works with over 400+ owners/ landlords and
administers 1,286 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) vouchers, 95 Veterans
Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, 78 Mainstream Vouchers for Permanent
Supportive Housing, 69 Emergency Housing Vouchers, 7 Stability Vouchers and 60
Project Based vouchers for Permanent Supportive Housing.
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• Housing Authority Public Housing owns and manages 86 public housing units. The
Housing Authority serves as the landlord and rents these units to eligible tenants. They
are low-density units scattered throughout Iowa City and were constructed to conform and
blend into the existing neighborhood architecture.
Boards and Commissions:
• Housing and Community Development Commission considers, and reviews policies and
planning documents related to the provision of housing, jobs, and services for low and
moderate income residents, reviews policies and programs of the Neighborhood Services
division and makes recommendations regarding the use of public funds to meet the
needs of low and moderate income residents. The Commission also seeks public
participation in assessing needs and identifying strategies to meet these needs.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Assisted 37 affordable housing units through CDBG and HOME funds, including down
payment assistance, rental acquisition, rental rehab, and owner-occupied rehab.
• Provided emergency rent assistance for 314 households using CDBG-CV funds in
partnership with Shelter House. 91% of total beneficiaries served with CDBG-CV funding
were under 30% AMI.
• Partnered with GreenState Credit Union to
implement a down payment assistance program
that serves low-income census tracts of Iowa
City. Expanded the program to include Hills
Bank as a participating lender.
• Provided technical assistance funds to support
37 in-home childcare providers through 4Cs.
• Awarded $727,200 to 20 legacy agencies and
$37,575 to four emerging agencies through the
Aid to Agency funding allocation.
• Provided $700,000 in FY23 Affordable Housing Funds to the Housing Trust Fund of
Johnson County who allocated funds to the following projects:
o Construction of NEX Senior Apartments, a LIHTC project that will provide 36
units of affordable housing.
o Inside Out Reentry’s rental acquisition project which will house people leaving
incarceration.
o Shelter House’s HVAC project at the 429 Southgate Avenue emergency
shelter.
o DVIP’s shelter new construction which will serve victims of domestic violence.
• Allocated $75,400 of Affordable Housing Funds to Housing Fellowship for the purchase of
724 Ronalds Street which will be an affordable student built home.
• Assisted 93 households with home repair to mitigate environmental triggers for asthma or
other lung disorders and radon testing/mitigation through the Healthy Homes program.
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• Served 77 households through the Security Deposit Assistance program administered by
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank that serves tenants below 50% of the Area
Median Income.
• Allocated over $10 million in ARPA funds to-date including:
o $3,000,000 to capital projects at Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic.
o $1,184,071 for direct payments to residents in partnership with Johnson
County.
o $1,137,710 for a Housing Stability Pilot with Shelter House for homelessness
prevention including coordinated entry, housing stabilization services, and
eviction prevention efforts.
o $1,071,500 to 80 residents of Forest View Mobile Home Park for relocation
assistance (each resident was eligible for $15,750).
o $939,082 to CommUnity Crisis Services & Food Bank for Mobile Crisis
Outreach expansion.
o $750,000 for childcare wage enhancement in partnership with Johnson County
and the Community Foundation.
o $676,146 in utility replacement costs.
o $485,000 for nonprofit operating funding serving 13 agencies.
o $435,239 for the Qualified Pre-apprenticeship Program with the UI Labor
Center.
o $250,000 to ThinkIC for tourism recovery.
o $100,000 to 4C’s Community Coordinated Child Care for workforce
development.
• Collected $2,038,439 in affordable housing fee-in-lieu funds from the Scannell Properties
project at the corner of South Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue.
• Provided ongoing monitoring for 93 units with affordable housing requirements in the
Riverfront Crossings District.
• Utilized Energov land use management software for housing inspections and shifted from
sending notices of inspection and inspection reports by mail to email.
• Continued systematic rental inspections in-person with additional COVID protocols in
place, balancing concerns of tenants and property managers while continuing to perform
necessary health and life-safety inspections.
• Implemented radon requirements for all single family and duplex rental properties. All
units that tested high for radon are expected to be mitigated by January 2024.
• Worked with property owners and managers to implement radon testing requirements in
single family detached and duplex rental properties to improve public health.
• Hired a 1.0 FTE Public Housing Technician to assist with property management and
administration of the city’s public housing units.
• The Housing Choice Voucher Program is projected to pay approximately $9.15 million in
Housing Assistance Payments to landlords/owners of rental properties in Johnson County
in calendar year 2023.
• Continued to administer 69 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) to assist persons who
are chronically homeless and 78 Mainstream Vouchers for persons with disabling
conditions.
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• Received an additional 20 Housing Choice Vouchers and 7 Stability Vouchers for
permanent support housing for households experiencing homelessness.
• The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program has 164 active participants. It is noteworthy
that this is one of the largest FSS programs nationally. This program helps participants
build a savings account as their income increases while working toward their goals with
the FSS Coordinator. Awarded funds to hire a 2nd FSS Coordinator.
• Deposit over $550,000 annually into FSS Participant Escrow accounts.
• Collaborated with Shelter House to administer 60 project-based vouchers at the 501
Project and Cross Park Place for individuals experiencing homelessness with a disabling
condition.
• Created a partnership with Shelter House in
2021 to receive 69 Emergency Housing
Vouchers (EHV) to assist persons who are
chronically homeless. All EHV vouchers have
been issued. Effective October 1, 2023, 66
qualifying families and individuals are under
lease.
• Maintained 86 public housing units and 16
additional affordable units for households with
low income in the community.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Staff capacity to administer all existing and new programs including those funded with
ARPA and HOME-ARP funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act.
• Training and compliance for new HUD requirements that add complexity to projects and
demand more time from staff and subrecipients.
• Developing and updating policies and procedures for existing and new programs in order
to meet substantial changes in regulations and shifting community priorities.
• Meeting HUD timeliness standards for expenditure of funds.
• Successful administration of the HOME-ARP funds.
• Staff capacity for monitoring and oversight of projects and affordable housing as we
expand efforts and increase the number of affordable units under compliance.
• Continue to maximize our federal resources, particularly the Mainstream and Emergency
Housing vouchers which provide housing assistance to our most vulnerable populations.
• Landlord retention in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Developing a cost-effective maintenance and physical improvement plan for public
housing with dwindling annual capital improvement funds from HUD.
• Establishing policies and getting buy-in from property owners to address maintenance and
replacement of aging HVAC systems in rental units.
• Expansion of efforts to meet the needs of the community while providing the same level of
service for existing programs.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Community Development saw a 66.7% decrease in capital outlay for fiscal year 2025 due to
the reduction of rehab cost.
Neighborhood Outreach also saw a 69.7% decrease in capital outlay in the fiscal year 2025
due to the large completion of public art in 2024.
Housing Inspections services expenditures increased by 3.6% in the fiscal year 2025 budget
due to certifications of new staff.
Capital outlay expenditures for the Housing Authority Voucher Program increased in fiscal
year 2025 due to a budgeted increases for building improvements.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022 Actual
2023 Actual
2024 Budget
2024 Revised
2025 Budget
2026 Projected
Neighborhood Services
Community Development Neighborhood Outreach
Housing Inspection Human Services
GF Iowa City Property Management CDBG
HOME Iowa City Property Management
Housing Authority Voucher Housing Authority Public Housing
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Neighborhood Services
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Effectively resolve complaints to protect the health, safety, and livability
of Iowa City’s neighborhoods.
Department Objective: Expand proactive neighborhood code enforcement efforts.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate Rental Permits 4,524 4,334 4,238 4,250 4,260 Rental Units 19,274 19,243 19,282 19,300 19,500 Housing, Zoning & Nuisance
Complaints 2,158 1,559 1,569 2,000 2,000
Percent Citizen
Complaints/Inquires are
Resolved within 14 days
90% 88% 96% 95% 95%
Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice and Human Rights
Department Goal: Improve the City’s private residential building stock.
Department Objective: Stabilize neighborhoods through UniverCity, South District, and GRIP
reinvestment programs.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Rental Properties Converted
to Single Family Homes
(UniverCity & South District)
2 1 2 1 1
Owner-Occupied Homes
Rehabilitated (GRIP) 1 5 7 5 4
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Housing, Zoning & Nuisance
Complaints
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Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice and Human Rights
Department Goal: Create/enhance suitable living environments, provide
decent housing and create economic development
opportunities.
Department Objective: Allocate grant and City funds to serve the needs of low-to-
moderate income (LMI) residents in the following areas:
housing, homelessness, and community development
(various services for at-risk and LMI persons).
Performance Measures: FY 2021* FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024**
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Legacy Agencies Assisted 18 18 18 20 20
Average Funds per Legacy Agency $36,570 $38,292 $39,191 $36,360 $37,250
Emerging Agencies Assisted 2 3 3 4 4
Average Funds per Emerging Agency $8,369 $10,000 $11,208 $9,394 $8,750
Total Funds Spent/Allocated $675,000 $719,250 $739,050 $764,775 $779,998
Total Agencies Assisted 20 21 21 24 24 Average Funds per Agency $33,750 $35,191 $35,193 $31,866 $32,500 *Aid to Agencies funding was split into two categories beginning in FY20 (Legacy/Emerging)
** Three new Legacy Agencies are eligible to apply in FY24, which will decrease funds available for
existing agencies at the projected budget.
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Housing Authority
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement; and Racial Equity, Social Justice, and Human
Rights
Department Goal: Assist low income families in bridging the economic gap through building assets,
improving employment opportunities, and transitioning from renters of units to
owners of homes.
Department Objective: The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program: Promote self-sufficiency and asset
development by providing supportive services to participants to increase their
employability, to increase the number of employed participants, and to encourage
increased savings through an escrow savings program.
Performance Measures: CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Total Participants 240 215 225 231 225 215
% of Participants with Escrow
Accounts 92% 88% 89% 90% 89% 92%
% of Participants with Increased
Income versus Prior Year 64% 52% 59% 68% 62% 68%
FSS Graduates 39 21 32 40 40 35
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Family Self Sufficiency Graduates
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Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement; and Racial Equity, Social Justice, and
Human Rights
Department Goal: Affordable Rental Housing: Provide affordable, decent and safe rental
housing for eligible low-income families, elderly persons, and persons
with disabilities.
Department Objective: Maintain a scattered sites Public Housing program.
Performance Measure: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Actual Occupancy Rate for
Fiscal Year (Goal – 95%) 91% 97% 93% 95% 98%
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate % of All Emergency Work
Orders Completed within 24
hours
(Goal – 100%)
100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Average Number of Calendar
Days of All Non-Emergency
Work Orders (Goal – < 25
days)
1.5 days 1.5 days 1.5 days 1.5 days 2 days
Strategic Plan Value:
Partnerships and Engagement; and Racial Equity, Social Justice, and
Human Rights
Department Goal: Affordable Rental Housing: Increase affordable housing choices for
low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in private
market rental units.
Department Objective: Provide homeownership opportunities through the HCV
homeownership program. Pay rental subsidies directly to private
market landlords on behalf of eligible families. Provide mortgage
assistance payments to lenders on behalf of eligible families.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate HCVP Homeownership
Vouchers $77,773 $86,471 $90,451 $71,660 $78,000
HCVP Non-Elderly Disabled
Vouchers $333,260 $374,321 $373,633 $372,236 $399,000
HCVP Portable Vouchers $149,328 $230,179 $200,893 $233,042 $256,000
VASH Vouchers $350,673 $332,202 $324,804 $263,262 $289,000
Mainstream Vouchers $51,182 $276,941 $439,373 $390,546 $429,000
Emergency Housing Vouchers N/A $89,497 $403,501 $402,222 $350,000
All Other HCVP Vouchers $6,601,056 $6,695,368 $7,133,320 $7,144,580 $7,160,000
Total HAP Payments (includes
FSS Escrow Deposits) $8,060,850 $8,598,802 $9,665,697 $9,580,697 $9,611,000
Total Voucher Utilization
(# of vouchers leased on the
first day of the month)
98% 92% 96% 97% 97%
Total Voucher Utilization
(# of vouchers leased on the
last day of the month)
99% 91% 96% 97% 97%
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Development Services
The Development Services Division is responsible for facilitating the development process
from Comprehensive Planning to Annexation, Zoning and Subdivision, Site Plan, Building
Permit, Building Inspections, and Final Certificate of Occupancy. The Division is also
responsible for zoning code related inspections and enforcement; local administration of state
and federal regulations such as floodplain management regulations; historic preservation
programs, administration of the Sign Code, minor modification applications, temporary use
permits, and other local permits; research, recommendations, and developing code
amendments to address City Council and/or City Manager’s Office directives such as the
Affordable Housing Action Plan, the Climate Action Plan, and the Equity Toolkit. The Division
also interacts regularly with other local organizations such as the Iowa City Downtown
District, the Iowa City Homebuilders Association, the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors,
and Friends of Historic Preservation.
General Fund Activities:
• The Building Inspections activity is responsible for facilitating Building Permit review,
Building Inspections and Final Certificates of Occupancy. Building Inspection Services is
also responsible for enforcement of codes and ordinances regulating the protection of the
public health, safety and general welfare as it relates to the built environment and
maintenance of existing structures. Review and issuance of all permits for new
construction, additions, alterations, repairs and signs is a key function.
• The Urban Planning activity promotes sustainable growth and development within the
city by applying the vision, goals, and strategies of the Comprehensive Plan (including
district plans and master plans for specific sections of the community) and administers
zoning, subdivision, site plan, and historic preservation regulations. The guiding principle
of these regulations and policies are to preserve and enhance the best qualities of the
city’s existing residential, commercial, and employment areas while promoting new
development opportunities that create long-term value for the community. The activity
fulfills state statutory requirements pertaining to zoning, development, and historic
preservation.
Boards and Commissions:
• The Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with drafting and implementation of
the zoning code and subdivision regulations in accordance with the Comprehensive
Plan. Commission members review annexations and requests for rezoning and
subdivision; making a final recommendation to City Council.
• The Board of Adjustment reviews requests for special exceptions, variances and other
appeals pertaining to the zoning code.
• The Historic Preservation Commission conducts studies and implements regulations
designed to promote the preservation of historic landmarks and districts.
• The Board of Appeals holds appeal hearings on and determines the suitability of
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alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable
interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Uniform
Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, International Mechanical Code, International
Fire Code, Dangerous Building Code and the Iowa City Housing Code.
Recent Accomplishments:
•Completed a Comprehensive Plan update for the Rohret South Subarea of the
Southwest District Plan to prepare for greenfield Form Based Code zoning standards
to regulate future development.
•Preparation of zoning code changes to support the adopted 2022 Affordable Housing
Action Plan by increasing housing choice, supply, and affordability.
•Identified available Federal planning grants to help support additional actions to
improve housing affordability.
•Adopted updated I-Codes for Residential and Commercial buildings.
Upcoming Challenges:
•Preparation of a request for proposals for a City-wide Comprehensive Plan update and
engagement with the community to update the City-wide Comprehensive Plan and
District plans to incorporate key future land use, affordable housing, equity, and climate
action goals.
•Review city-wide parking regulations and consider innovative ways to encourage
alternative travel modes and housing.
•Construction inspections for 700 S. Dubuque Street and 513 S. Riverside Dr projects for
August 2024 opening.
•Fine tune South District Form Based Code with first proposed development projects.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Urban Planning had an overall decrease of 19.6% which is due to consultant fees for a
Comprehensive Plan Study that is budgeted in fiscal year 2024.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
$1,035,577
$1,035,686
$1,084,293
$1,102,345
$1,141,150
$1,173,666
$669,493
$689,274
$923,649
$1,128,390
$907,600
$932,942
$- $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
2022 Actual
2023 Actual
2024 Budget
2024 Revised
2025 Budget
2026 Projection
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Inspections Urban Planning
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships an Engagement
Department Goal: Efficiently process construction permits to encourage economic development.
Department Objective: Review building permit and site plan applications to protect the health and
safety of citizens while facilitating economic development opportunities.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
New Single Family Dwellings 97 133 97 80 133
Total Building Permits 651 720 554 604 731
Total Value of Construction (in
millions) $87.3 $135.5 $152.7 $202.3 $188.0
Percent change year over year -62.3% 55.2% 12.7% 32.5% -7.1%
*10 Year Average $169.50
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships an Engagement
Department Goal: Promote sustainable growth and development within the City by applying the
vision, goals, and strategies of the Comprehensive Plan(s) and administering
zoning and subdivision regulations.
Department Objective: Review application proposals, coordinate feedback from various departments,
provide advice to the applicants, and write reports, including
recommendations to boards and commissions. Participate in public meetings,
both formal and informal, to communicate proposals, solicit input, and
respond to questions about the approval process.
Performance Measures:
Planning & Zoning Commission FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Annexations 1 2 0 1 1
Rezonings 9 8 9 10 10
Preliminary Plats 3 3 5 6 7
Final Plats 4 4 9 7 7
Code Amendments 6 6 2 2 2
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments 2 2 1 2 2
Right-of-way Vacations 2 3 2 1 1
County Zoning Items 7 3 1 1 1
Total 32 34 29 30 31
$0.0
$50.0
$100.0
$150.0
$200.0
$250.0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024 Estimate
New Single Family Dwellings Total Building Permits Total Value of Construction (in millions)
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Board of Adjustment FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Special Exceptions 13 15 10 10 10
Appeals 0 0 2 1 1
Variances 0 0 0 0 0
Development Activity Metrics FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Acres Annexed 3.6 76.5 0.0 26.7 26.7
Acres Zoned Residential 37.2 61.0 135.4 77.8 77.8
Acres Zoned Commercial 17.68 55.03 15.04 29.25 29.25
Acres Zoned Mixed-Use / RF
Crossings 5.90 0.13 0.00 2.01 2.01
Acres Zoned Commercial / Office 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Residential Lots Final Platted /
Created 59 59 111 76 76
Commercial Lots Final Platted /
Created 2 1 5 3 3
Public Meetings Staffed FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Planning and Zoning 16 17 15 20 20
Board of Adjustment 8 8 8 10 10
Historic Preservation 13 13 11 12 12
Comp. Plan-related 3 2 2 2 2
Good Neighbor 3 4 6 10 10
Other public meetings 5 0 1 5 5
Historic Preservation Commission FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Project Reviews 94 105 79 85 95
Additional Landmarks 6 0 1 1 1
Additional properties in
historic/conservation districts 1 0 0 0 0
Properties rehabed, restored, or
converted through adaptive reuse 24 24 11 20 25
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METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (MPO)
OF JOHNSON COUNTY OPERATIONS
It is the mission of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of Johnson County to fulfill
state and federal requirements necessary to receive transportation capital and operating
funds; to conduct transportation and traffic studies related to public and private development
projects; to provide traffic data collection and analysis services, prepare and administer
transportation-related grants; and serve as a body for regional policy and project-related
discussions.
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) designations are made by the Governor of the
State of Iowa. The MPO of Johnson County serves the Iowa City Urbanized Area, which
includes Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights and the University of
Iowa. The MPO coordinates planning efforts for all of Johnson County in: transportation
planning, data collection and analysis, and assistance to small communities. Member
agencies outside of the Iowa City Urbanized Area include Johnson County, Hills, Lone Tree,
Oxford, Shueyville, Solon, and Swisher.
In past years, the MPO has also facilitated discussion on regional issues including a fire
protection mutual aid agreement, a Joint Emergency Communications Center, future
passenger rail, and affordable housing issues.
Watch this short video to learn more about the MPO: https://youtu.be/qTX5WP7m3pU
Although funding is received from all MPO members, the MPO is organized under the City of
Iowa City. Through a 28(e) agreement, staff provides assistance to the other members of
MPOJC.
MPOJC Fund Activities:
• The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) of Johnson County fulfills federal
requirements involving the transportation planning process in order to maintain eligibility
for grant programs through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA). The "3-C" transportation planning process consists of a
comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing planning efforts for all modes of
transportation. Projects include short and long-range transportation plans, corridor
studies, intersection analyses, reports, and review of development projects. The MPO
also prepares state and federal grant applications and fulfills the associated administration
and regulation compliance.
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Recent Accomplishments:
• Completion of fiscal year 2023 Transportation
Planning Work Program projects & adoption of
the fiscal year 2024 Work Program.
• Completion of the MPO Fiscal Year 2024-
2027 Transportation Improvement Program and
acceptance by the Iowa DOT, Federal Transit
Administration, and Federal Highway
Administration.
• Completion of the year-end National Transit
Database Annual Reports for Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit and University of
Iowa Cambus.
• Allocation and programming of more than $4.6 million in federal operating funds for
local transit agencies.
• Allocation and programming of more than $9.3 million in federal Surface
Transportation Block Grant funds for the urbanized area.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Completion of the year-end National
Transit Database Annual Reports
for Iowa City Transit, Coralville
Transit and University of Iowa
Cambus.
• Completion of the MPO Fiscal Year
2025-2028 Transportation
Improvement Program and
acceptance by the Iowa DOT,
Federal Transit Administration, and
Federal Highway Administration.
• Completion of fiscal year 2024 Transportation Planning Work Program projects &
adoption of the fiscal year 2025 Work Program
• Allocation and programming of more than $4.6 million in federal operating funds for
local transit agencies.
• Allocation and programming of a projected $10 million in Surface Transportation Block
Grant and Transportation Alternative Program funds for the urbanized area.
• Successful completion of the MPOJC quadrennial planning review by the Federal
Highway Administration.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Services Expenditures decreased by 61.7% in 2025 due to the completion of the Bus Rapid
Transit study.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET REVISED BUDGET PROJECTED
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
MPOJC
FY25 Expenditures -$862,600
Personnel Services Supplies
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: To improve residents’ lives in the community by improving
transportation safety, and increasing the percentage of
commuters walking, biking, or using public transit.
Department Objective: Provide transportation (private vehicle, transit, bicycle and
pedestrian) planning services including data collection, analysis,
grant application and administration, development review, long
range planning, traffic studies, traffic modeling, and coordination
with other local governments including the University of Iowa,
Iowa Department of Transportation, Federal Transit
Administration and the Federal Highway Administration.
Grant Awards Received for Iowa City: Grant awards are pursued to help fund and achieve
Iowa City’s Capital Improvements Program priorities.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Grant Awards Received
for the City $3,564,207 $5,842,924 $10,099,804 $2,799,804 $2,799,804
Vehicle Collisions: Includes all reported vehicle collisions where property damage
exceeded $1,000 or where an injury occurred. Department objective is to have zero
fatalities.
Transportation Safety
(Vehicle Collisions) CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected*
CY 2024
Estimate
Property Damage Only 534 928 922 862 795
Possible/Unknown Injury 113 164 161 158 146
Minor Injury 72 103 102 92 92
Major Injury 13 14 12 12 13
Fatal 1 1 1 1 1
Totals 733 1,210 1,198 1,126 1,047
*Average of CY 2020-2022
Vehicle Miles Traveled & Emissions Per Capita : Vehicle miles traveled and CO2
emissions per capita within corporate limits. Reducing vehicle miles traveled and
subsequent greenhouse emissions is an objective of the Transportation Planning
Division.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected*
CY 2024
Estimate
Total Vehicle Miles Traveled
Per Capita 4,126 4,573 4,577 4,425 4,425
Metric tonnes of Vehicle CO2e
Per Capita 1.82 2.02 2.00 1.95 1.95
*Average of CY 2020-2022
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Collisions: Includes all reported collisions involving bicycles or
pedestrians. Department objective is to have zero fatalities.
Transportation Safety
(Bicycle & Pedestrian
Collisions)
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected*
CY 2024
Estimate
Property Damage Only 1 2 1 1 1
Possible/Unknown Injury 8 5 14 9 9
Minor Injury 13 23 29 22 22
Major Injury 5 2 6 4 4
Fatal 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 27 32 50 36 36
*Average of CY 2020-2022
Mode Split - Commuting to Work: Includes all workers 16 years or older by primary
means of travel to work. Department objective is to increase the mode split for walking,
biking, or use of public transit.
Travel to Work (%) CY 2012* CY 2015* CY 2018* CY 2020** CY
2021**
Drove alone 63.6 57.0 58.0 58.6 59.3
2 or more person carpool 12.6 8.9 8.4 7.5 7.3
Transit 7.3 9.9 8.6 7.8 6.5
Bike 2.6 3.7 3.5 n/a 2.8
Walked 10.4 16.0 15.7 14.5 14.0
Taxi, Motorcycle and other
means 1.5 1.2 1.6 4.7 1.8
Worked at Home 2.1 3.5 4.2 7.0 8.4
*3-year American Community Survey data. ** 5-year American Community Survey data
Drove alone
59.24%
2 or more person
carpool
7.29%
Transit
6.49%
Bike
2.80%
Walked
13.99%
Taxi, Motorcycle
and other means
1.80%
Worked at Home
8.39%
CY 2021**
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Public Works
Department
Contact information
Public Works Director: Ronald Knoche, PE
Website: www.icgov.org/publicworks
Telephone: 319-356-5138
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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Public Works Department
Department Mission
The Public Works Department exists to provide the essential infrastructure and services
necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of our community. These services are
provided in a manner that will enhance the quality of life of our community members
today and for generations to come.
Department Description
The Public Works Department is a combination of seven different divisions across eight
different funds.
“The services provided by the Public Works
Department are fundamental to our daily
lives, and it is our privilege to serve the
community."
- Ron Knoche
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• Public Works Administration
• Engineering
Road Use Tax Fund:
• Streets Operations
Wastewater Fund:
• Wastewater Operations
Water Fund:
• Water Operations
Refuse Collection Fund:
• Resource Management
Landfill Fund:
• Resource Management
Stormwater Fund:
• Engineering
Equipment Fund:
• Equipment Operations
Public Works
Administration
*Public Works Administration
*Public Works Facility
Engineering Services
*Engineering Services
*Stormwater Operations
*Stormwater Capital Reserves
Streets
Operations
*Road Use Tax Administration
*Sidewalk
Inspection
*Traffic Engineering
*Streets System Maintenance
Water Operations
*Administration
*Treatment Plant
Operations
*Distribution System
*Customer Service
*Debt Service
*Capital Reserves
Wastewater
Operations
*Administration
*Treatment Plant Operations
*Lift Stations
*Collection Systems
*Debt Service
*Capital Reserves
Resource
Management
*Landfill
Administration
*Landfill Operations
*Landfill Replacement Reserves
*Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve
*Landfill Closure Reserves
*Refuse
Administration
*Refuse
Operations
*Yard Waste Collection
*Curbside Recycling Collection
*White Goods/Bulky Collection
Equipment
Services
*General Fleet
Maintenance
*Equipment Replacement
Reserves
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Department Staffing
The Public Works Department has 164.76 FTE across 7 divisions and 25 activities.
Senior Management
City Engineer Resource Mgmt. Supt. Equipment Supt. Wastewater Supt.
Jason Havel, PE Jennifer Jordan Dan Striegel Tim Wilkey, PE
Streets Supt. Water Supt.
Brock Holub Jonathan Durst, PE
2.00
22.50
26.25
32.25
37.51
11.00
33.25
PW Admin Engineering Wastewater Water ResourceManagement Equipment Streets
Public Works FTE by Division
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PW Admin $ 624,200
Engineering $ 3,726,300
Wastewater $ 12,714,600
Water $ 10,356,952
Resource Management $ 10,810,950
Equipment $ 7,894,700
Streets $ 7,965,300
1%7%
23%
19%20%
15%
15%
Public Works
FY25 Expenditures -$54,093,002
PW Admin
Engineering
Wastewater
Water
Resource Management
Equipment
Streets
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Public Works Administration
Public Works Administration provides direction and administrative support to departmental
operating divisions.
General Fund Activities:
• The Public Works Administration activity manages and coordinates the activities of the
department’s seven divisions.
• The Public Works Facility activity accounts for the operations and maintenance of the
City’s public works facility.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Implementation of Phases 1 and 2 of the asset management software.
• Updated the Water and Fiber Optics System mapping.
• Continued to decrease the sand use in winter maintenance by implementation of Salt
Brine and utilizing straight salt during most winter weather events.
• Continued staff development.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Continued workforce development and succession planning.
• Implementation of Phase 3 of the asset management software.
• Continued collection and updating of asset inventory for the public infrastructure.
• Continued planning for the Transit Maintenance Facility and Equipment Maintenance
Facility relocations to the Public Works Complex.
• Supply chain impacts on daily operations and Capitol Improvement Project schedules.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The Public Works Facility expenditures increased 15.0% which is due to an increase in
service expenditures.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Public Works Administration
FY25 Expenditures - $624,200
Personnel Services Supplies
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Effectively facilitate and regulate sidewalk cafes within the
parameters established by the City Council.
Department Objective: Issue permits and provide site inspections for sidewalk and street
cafes.
Performance Measures:
Permits Issued
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Sidewalk Cafes 34 33 34 34 34
Street Cafes 3 3 2 2 2
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Effectively regulate the use of public right-of-way necessary to
facilitate construction of building projects.
Department Objective: Issue permits for use of public right-of-way that facilitate
development while protecting the public interest, health and safety.
Performance Measures:
Permits Issued CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
Use of ROW 9 7 8 8 8
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33
34 34 34
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
SIDEWALK CAFES
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Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Effectively regulate the use of public right-of-way necessary to
facilitate construction and operation of fiber
optic/telecommunications projects.
Department Objective: Issue license agreements for use of public right-of-way fiber
optic/telecommunications projects while protecting the public
interest, health and safety.
Performance Measures: CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
License Agreements Issued 0 1 0 1 0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate
License Agreements Issued
License Agreements Issued
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Engineering
The Engineering Division exists to provide the technical expertise for the design and
construction management of the public infrastructure to enhance the quality of life of our
residents. The Division also manages the public right-of-way to maintain the health, safety,
and welfare of our community, and operates the stormwater utility.
General Fund Activities:
• Engineering performs work in connection with all municipal public works improvements,
including bridges, roads, sidewalks, water mains, sanitary sewers, and stormwater
systems. Engineering staff review subdivision plans, design public works improvement
projects, perform survey work, and inspect the construction of public works projects and
subdivision improvements. Division staff also aid other departments in the design and
construction of public improvement projects.
Stormwater Fund Activities:
• Stormwater Operations exists to provide safe, clean, and healthy waterways for our
community. We do this by using education, outreach, community involvement, volunteers,
capital projects, and enforcement of our City’s Ordinances that provide for and protect our
watersheds.
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal program that
regulates stormwater discharge into waterways. To comply with the federal requirements, the
City of Iowa City received a permit to discharge stormwater and develop programs to reduce
the discharge of pollutants carried by stormwater into our local waterways.
• Stormwater Capital Reserves accounts for stormwater funds that are set aside for the
replacement of stormwater and storm sewer infrastructure and to provide for the repair
and restoration of public stream banks.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Substantial completion of the Asphalt Resurfacing 2023 Project
• Substantial completion of the American Legion Road Improvements Project
• Substantial completion of the Fairchild Street Reconstruction Project
• Substantial completion of the Benton Street Rehabilitation Project
• Substantial completion of the Highway 6 Trail Project – Fairmeadows to Heinz
• Substantial completion of the North Westminster Storm Sewer Improvements Project
• Substantial completion of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Substantial completion of the North First Avenue Improvements Project
• Substantial completion of the Scott Boulevard Sidewalk Infill Project
• Substantial completion of the Willow Creek Trail Replacement Project
• Substantial completion of the J Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
• Substantial completion of the PV Solar Array – Iowa City Public Works Facility Project
• Completion of the Iowa City Public Works Material Storage Bins Project
• Design of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project
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The Stormwater Quality Best Management Practices Program participated in a total of
76 projects aimed at improving stormwater runoff water quality throughout the
community, providing approximately $65,856 toward total combined project costs in
fiscal year 2023
Initiated 2 creek repair projects totaling approximately $15,100 to repair damaged
areas along local creeks in fiscal year 2023
Completed design and construction of projects to repair damaged storm sewer
infrastructure at various locations within the City
Participating in the Your Best Lawn campaign with the cities of Coralville and North
Liberty, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Upcoming Challenges:
Close out the Iowa City Gateway Project
Complete construction of the Rochester Avenue Reconstruction Project
Complete construction of the Gilbert Street Bridge Project
Complete construction of the Rohret South Sewer Project
Complete construction of the Landfill Cell FY23 Construction Project
Complete construction of the Sturgis Ferry Park Improvements and Southside
Recycling Center Project
Complete construction of the Muscatine Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Project
Complete construction of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Project
Construction of the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project
Complete design of the Court Street Reconstruction Project
Complete design of the North Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project
Complete design and construction of the Riverside Drive Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa
Avenue Rehabilitation Project
Complete design and construction of the Iowa River Power House Dam Repair Project
Design of the Dodge Street Reconstruction Project
Design of the Burlington Street Bridge Replacement Project
Design of the Taft Avenue Reconstruction Project – American Legion to Lower West
Branch
Design of the new Transit and Equipment Maintenance Facility Project
Design of the Wastewater Digester Complex Rehabilitation Project
Design of the Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements Project
Design and construction of the 2024 pavement management projects
Adoption and implementation of SUDAS Design Standards
Development of a right-of-way management ordinance
Ongoing maintenance and repair of aging stormwater infrastructure
Ongoing maintenance of stormwater detention basins
Ongoing creek maintenance projects
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
In the Engineering Services there are no service level changes included in the fiscal year
2025 budget.
In the Stormwater Operations here are no service level changes included in the fiscal year
2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Engineering Services
expenditures increased
8.6% mainly due to
increased personnel
cost.
Stormwater Operations
services expenditures
decreased 2.7% with
the reduction of
consultant fee’s and
capital outlay
decreased to $0 due to
vehicle purchase in
2024.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Engineering Services
FY25 Expenditures -$3,044,400
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Stormwater
FY25 Expenditures -$681,900
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Engineering
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Continue the investment and reinvestment in infrastructure.
Department Objective: Provide plan review and inspection of infrastructure which will
become City assets.
Performance Measures:
Accepted Public Improvements FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
# of Projects Accepted 22 30 33 25 30 # of Subdivision Accepted 6 4 2 4 5 Streets (miles) 1.58 0.85 0.97 1.00 1.25 Water Main (miles) 2.57 1.18 1.23 1.90 1.90
Sanitary Sewer (miles) 1.57 1.18 1.51 1.20 1.20
Storm Sewer (miles) 1.70 1.10 1.57 1.55 1.55 Fire Hydrants 36 16 24 32 32 Trails/Sidewalks (miles) 0.03 0.36 1.63 1.25 0.75
Bike Lane (miles) 0.85 2.00 1.60 3.50 1.50 Traffic Signals 0 1 1 0 0 Pedestrian Bridge 0 0 0 0 0
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide oversight of private construction on City Right-of-ways.
Department Objective: Provide plan review and inspection to ensure safety of our citizens and
conformance to City standards when work is performed in the City
Right-of-ways.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Excavation Permits Issued 409 624 691 425 425
Sidewalk Hazards
Identified Addresses 279 307 321 200 300
Sidewalk Hazards
Identified # of Squares 1,181 826 767 400 600
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
FY 2021
FY 2022
FY 2023
FY 2024 Projected
FY 2025 Estimate
Number of Projects Accepted
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Stormwater
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Continue the investment and reinvestment in Best Management
Practices.
Department Objective: Provide plan review and inspection of Best Management Practices for
stormwater quality improvements.
Performance Measures:
Stormwater Quality BMP –
Grant Applications FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number Funded 26 38 76 65 65
Amount $29,037 $34,393 $65,856 $50,000 $50,000
Creek Maintenance – Grant
Applications FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number Funded 17 7 2 4 4 Amount $116,927 $59,200 $15,100 $40,000 $40,000
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Integrate volunteers to perform labor intensive water quality related
projects.
Department Objective: Cost effectively satisfy the regulatory requirements of our
stormwater permit while engaging the public in activities and
education.
Performance Measures:
Stormwater Volunteer Program CY 2020 CY 2021* CY 2022* CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate Events 20 18 2 2 3
Volunteers 3 50 52 75 75
Volunteer Hours 120 96 156 225 300
Value $3,019 $2,534 $4,118 $5,940 $7,920 *amount is calculated using FEMA's Volunteer rate for Iowa $26.4/hour
$0
$0
$0
$1
$1
$1
$1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
SW BMP Grants Funded Creek Grants Funded
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Streets Operations
The Streets Operations Division is funded by the Road Use Tax. The Streets Division is
responsible for the maintenance of the City's street system. The work duties include
maintenance and repair of the City's concrete and asphalt streets, street sweeping, leaf
vacuum program and snow plowing. The Streets Division is also responsible for
maintenance and repair of the traffic signal systems and City-owned roadway lighting.
Road Use Tax Fund Activities:
• Road Use Tax Administration accounts for Road Use Tax receipts, receipt of the
Streets Division’s portion of the Employee Benefits Levy, and costs associated with an
annual audit and loss reserve payment.
• Sidewalk Inspection is divided into ten geographical areas for sidewalk inspection. Each
year, the sidewalks in one of these ten areas are thoroughly inspected in accordance with
the criteria established by the City Engineer to determine if sidewalk repairs are
necessary.
• Traffic Engineering staff coordinate and maintain traffic signals; pedestrian signs and
signals; lane line painting for traffic, bicycles, and pedestrians; street lighting and poles;
banners; specialty bridge lighting; locating City utilities; and plan review and coordination
for projects.
• Streets System Maintenance provides maintenance and repair of the City’s concrete,
asphalt, and brick streets; provide maintenance and repair to culverts, catch basins, and
other City right of way property; street sweeping, leaf vacuuming, and snow plowing.
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Recent Accomplishments:
• Patched approximately 4,304 potholes and replaced 209 street panels in fiscal year 2023.
• Leaf program picked up 662 loads totaling 1,655 tons in fiscal year 2023.
• Replaced 3,148 street signs in fiscal year 2023 to comply with Federal retro-reflectivity
requirements.
• Completed four street sweeping passes of the entire street network.
• Street sweeping program picked up 85 loads totaling 513 tons in fiscal year 2023.
• Sprayed all pavement markings including bike lanes.
• Assisted other Divisions and Departments with tasks such as sign installations, water main
breaks, traffic control setup, erosion control, tree removal, and concrete projects.
• In fiscal year 2022 and 2023, during most snow events Streets staff started applying straight salt
and brine to our streets rather than 50% sand 50% salt mix. The decrease in sand in our winter
operations reduces the amount of debris needed to be picked up from our streets in the spring,
and reduces that amount of material that may go down our storm sewers and to the Landfill.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Limited road use tax revenues inhibit adequate preventive street maintenance and
material cost increase.
• Deferred maintenance will result in poorer pavement quality and increased demand for
patching and temporary repairs and reconstruction.
• Completing existing work assignments such as pavement repairs, leaf collection, and
snow plowing with current revenue and resource levels.
• Additional bike lanes, crosswalks, speed humps, and roundabouts to maintain pavement
markings.
• Supply, demand, and cost for equipment has gone up. This has increased the ongoing
cost of replacement for equipment and has made a huge impact on our rental end loader
fleet for winter services.
• Cold storage for equipment and material when Transit and Equipment move on to the
Public Works site.
• Continuing the replacement and upgrading signal detection, PTZ cameras, and
controllers.
• Signal poles along Highway 6 and Highway 1 are very old and will need to be replaced at
some point.
• Additional specialty lighting, school speed zone, flashing lights, and banners to maintain.
• Keep up with replacement and maintenance on all light fixtures. Lots of LED fixtures have
been changing to purple in color. Most of ours have not to this point.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Traffic Engineering expenditures decreased in fiscal year 2025 by $76,012 or 5.2% largely
due to capital outlay expenditures decreasing $93,000.
Streets System Maintenance had an overall .21% decrease or $13,465 in total expenditures.
Sidewalk Inspection expenditures include $120,000 for sidewalk and right of way repairs.
Road Use Tax revenues are projected to increase 6.1% in fiscal year 2025 which is an
increase of $599,684 over 2024.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Streets
FY25 Expenditures -$7,965,300
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Meet Retro-reflectivity Standards.
Department Objective: Continue sign replacements.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2024
Estimate
Signs Replaced 1,486 2,704 3,148 3,200 3,200
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide Street Sweeping/Cleaning of Public Streets and Leaf Removal
to Residents & Businesses.
Department Objective: Efficiently Sweep & Clean Public Streets and Continue Leaf Vacuum
Program.
Performance Measures: Dump Truck Loads of Sweeping
Debris FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Loads 157 103 85 110 110
Tons 1,256.10 702.00 513.41 660.00 660.00
Leaf Vacuum Pickup Season -
Packer Truck Loads of Leaves FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Loads 23 16 16 20 20
Tons 184 128 128 160 160
Leaf Vacuum Pickup Season -
Dump Truck Loads of Leaves FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Loads 612 451 662 550 550
Tons 1,531 1,128 1,655 1,375 1,375
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Signs Replaced
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Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide Street Maintenance & Repairs.
Department Objective: Efficiently Maintain & Repair Public Streets.
Performance Measures: Input Measures: Materials
Used/Miles of Street Maintained FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
5 Year
Average
Concrete (yards) 1,238.75 1,765.99 1,878.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,632.46
Asphalt (tons) 446.43 414.39 391.25 400.00 400.00 391.80
Rock (tons) 2,599.21 1,065.28 658.54 600.00 600.00 1,580.30
Streets (miles) 250.00 250.00 251.18 253.00 255.00 267.24
*Miles calculated based on snow route street centerline, divided roadways counted in both directions.
Workload Measures FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Potholes Patched 4,960 4,558 4,304 4,400 4,400
Street Panels –
Removal/Replacement 138 196 209 200 200
138
196
209 200 200
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Projected FY 2025 Estimate
Street Panels –Removal/Replacement
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Wastewater Operations
The Iowa City Wastewater Division exists in order to economically ensure the public health
and safety of the citizens of Iowa City and locally protect the Iowa River as a water resource
for the people of Iowa. The Division will achieve the mission by providing proper care,
operation, and maintenance of City wastewater and storm water collection systems,
treatment plant, and the local environment.
The Wastewater Division operates and maintains the City’s Grade IV Biologic Nutrient
Removal Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated Collection system that processes an
average of 7.4 million gallons of wastewater per day. State of Iowa licensed staff members
measure and report 120 different tests per month to the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) for both influent waste and treated effluent.
Other major work elements for this division include sewer main repairs, preventative
maintenance, and 24/7 response to emergency sewer calls. Staffing is seven days a week for
operations staff. Administrative, lab, maintenance and collections staff are on-site five days a
week. The division’s budget is organized into six activities:
Wastewater Fund Activities:
• Wastewater Administration administers Wastewater Division policies, procedures,
budget and manages Wastewater division personnel. Wastewater Administration
coordinates Wastewater Division activities with other City departments, and oversees the
wastewater treatment plant, collections and lift stations.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations operates and maintains one treatment plant.
The plant, located at 4366 Napoleon St. SE, was expanded in 2010 to accommodate
more stringent water quality standards, future growth in residential and industrial
customers and closure of the North Plant. The site of the North Plant that was in service
for 79 years, has been decommissioned and restored to a recreation area, the Riverfront
Crossings Park.
• Wastewater Lift Stations operates and maintains 16 wastewater lift stations and 5 storm
water stations throughout the city. The wastewater lift stations work in conjunction with the
wastewater collection system. Wastewater lift stations are facilities designed to move
wastewater from lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of the source is
not sufficient for gravity flow and/or when the use of gravity conveyance will result in
excessive excavation depths and high sewer construction costs. The storm water lift
stations are facilities designed to move storm water from flood protection areas to
receiving streams thereby reducing the threat of flood damage to private and public
property.
• Wastewater Collection Systems maintains 320 miles of sanitary sewers and 110 miles
of dedicated storm sewers. The wastewater collection system works in conjunction with
the wastewater lift stations. The storm water collection system works in conjunction with
the storm water lift stations and point of discharge to receiving streams.
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Wastewater Debt Service consists of principal and interest payments on wastewater
revenue bonds, which are repaid with wastewater revenue.
Wastewater Capital Reserves accounts for wastewater funds that are set aside for the
replacement of wastewater and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
Recent Accomplishments:
Replacement of the influent pump station bar screen mechanisms, screenings
compactors, associated buildings and equipment was completed this past spring. The
equipment is operating /performing as expected. The compactors have reduced the
staff hours required to dispose of screenings from once per week to about once every
three weeks.
Abbey Lane Sanitary Sewer extension to provide sanitary sewer service west of US
218 and south of Rohret Road is nearing completion.
Design for replacement of the grit classifier, placement of Parshall flumes in the
influent channel, replacement of the dewatered biosolids conveyor and installation of
new mixers is complete and ready to go out for bid for installation in CY 2024.
Selected roof repairs are set to start construction yet this fall.
Improvements at the West Park lift station are in progress by Division staff with
completion by end of CY23. This is the last station we have that is in the known flood
plain.
New E-Ride utility trucks were delivered and are in use by Operations and
Maintenance work groups.
Used EV’s were purchased for use with the Rapid Assessment Tool to reduce the use
of motor vehicle while so the staff made sanitary sewer inspections.
The hard wire phone lines were replaced with cell phone packages that improved data
collection and came a cost savings to the Division at the following lift stations: River
Street, Rundell and Center, West Park, Peninsula and Mackinaw.
Continue with the yearly sewer maintenance program including lining and spot repairs.
Continued review of development projects within the City in conjunction with the
Engineering Department, to ensure that City standards are followed, and that
development meets the City’s long-term goals.
Continue to support inspection request for new sewer installations within the City prior
to acceptance so to reduce issues when the contractor maintenance bond ends.
Continue to review and approve multiple projects received through BlueBeam or
directly form Staff engineers.
Cartegraph implementation for the City’s Sanitary and Storm Water Collection System
with recently acquired GIS data is continuously adding new information to its data
base. We are still working on cleaning up inaccurate data as it is found.
The University of Iowa Technology Park Gross Win green house in operation.
The Digester Complex Rehabilitation Study has been completed with specific
recommendations for a renewable natural gas project.
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Upcoming Challenges:
Digester Complex Rehabilitation Project is under design with possible construction to
start in CY24. Staff is working with the designer to identify which is the best course
that includes findings from the aforementioned study that addresses phosphorous
removal/remediation and how to incorporate finding from the Methane Feasibility
Study.
Replacement of the grit classifier, placement of Parshall flumes in the influent channel,
replacement of the dewatered biosolids conveyor and installation of new mixers will
tentatively start construction CY 2024.
Cartegraph implementation for the wastewater treatment plant is scheduled to
commence in CY24.
New controls for Country Club and Rundell and Center lift stations. All work completed
by WWD staff.
Continued yearly sewer maintenance program that includes lining, spot repairs and
make repairs of sewer deficiencies as found to maintain the integrity of the sanitary
sewer.
Continued review of development projects
within the City in conjunction with
Engineering, to ensure City standards are
followed, and meets our long-term goals.
Continue to support inspection request for
new sewer installations within the City
prior to acceptance so to reduce issues
when the contractor maintenance bond
ends.
Creating a 5-year sewer maintenance
program to optimize the Sewer Main
Replacement fund. This incorporates the
current lining repair program and captures
sewer replacement projects.
The WWD Continues to work with the University of Iowa CEE Department on
development of a technology park. The mission is pilot emerging technologies in
wastewater treatment and water reclamation.
Continue to offer tours to outside groups, students of all grade levels and student
interns so to promote the importance of wastewater treatment as it applies to public
safety and to “build the bench” of future professionals in the field of wastewater
treatment and water reclamation.
Continue to retain staff and train new replacement staff.
Continue to provide training for student interns from Kirkwood Community College and
Des Moines Area Community College.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
In Wastewater Administration, supplies expenditures increased by 26.8% in the fiscal year
2025 due to the replacement of lab equipment and dishwasher.
In Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, capital outlay decreased by 86.9% due to the
replacement of transformers in 2024.
Capital outlay expenditures for Lift Stations is $60,000 in 2025 for the purchase of a
generator. Supplies expense has a 12.7% or $5,579 increase for on going upgrades to lift
stations.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Wastewater
FY25 Expendidtures -$12,714,600
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay Debt Service Total Expenditures
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Protect the City’s natural resources and waterways for public health,
recreation opportunities and development.
Department Objective: Meet or exceed DNR permit requirements for sanitary sewer systems.
Performance Measures:
Carbonaceous Biochemical
Oxygen Demand (CBOD) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated Goal
Percent Removal* 98.7% 98.7% 98.5% 98.5% 98.5% 98.0%
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated Goal
Percent Removal* 98.1% 98.2% 97.4% 98.2% 98.2% 98.0%
Ammonia (NH3) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated Goal
Percent Removal* 88.0% 85.7% 89.5% 90.0% 92.0% 95.0%
* Higher Number is Better
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Protect public and private property from water damage and health
hazards.
Department Objective: Control Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO – sewer backups).
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Number of SSOs per Year** 17 13 10 10 10
Sewer Jetting, Miles per Year* 49.5 52.4 77.5 53 53
Inspection, Miles per Year* 13.2 10.8 13.4 31 31
* Higher Number is Better-Video/SLRAT ** Lower Number is Better
75.0%
80.0%
85.0%
90.0%
95.0%
100.0%
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
CBOD % Removal TSS % Removal NH# % Remvoal
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Water Operations
The mission of the Water Division is to produce and distribute high quality drinking water for
the residential, commercial, industrial and firefighting needs of Iowa City in accordance with
local, state and federal drinking water standards, and to promote good stewardship of natural
resources.
The Water Division, as part of the Public Works Department, operates and maintains the
City’s Grade IV drinking water and water distribution system that serves the City of Iowa City
and University Heights. The system is in continuous operation 24/7 to provide high quality
water and service, at satisfactory pressures, and in sufficient quantities to meet customer
demands.
Water quality data is available through the annual Consumer Confidence Report .
The water rates are a combination of a monthly service fee based on the diameter of the
service line to the property which covers the first 748 gallons of water usage, and a declining
volumetric rate. Residents pay less than $0.01 per gallon of safe drinking water delivered to
any location they choose any time of day year-round. For comparison a gallon of individually
bottled water costs about $5.00.
Water Fund Activities:
Water Administration administers City of Iowa City and Water Division policies,
procedures, budget and manages division personnel. Water Administration coordinates
Water Division activities with other City departments and divisions.
Water Treatment Plant Operations Iowa City’s water treatment facility, located at 80
Stephen Atkins Drive produces about 6 million gallons per day. The facility is operated
24/7 – 365 by state licensed water treatment operators. The treatment plant is 100%
compliant with the Safe Drinking Water Act and uses activated carbon filters to remove
many complex unregulated compounds.
Water Distribution System State licensed water distribution staff operate and maintain
Iowa City’s approximately 280 miles of water main and connections that contains pipe as
old as 1883.
Customer Service personnel investigate leaks, locate water and City communication
fiber assets, interface with customers on a myriad of water concerns, schedule service
changes and meter water used by our customers.
Water Debt Service consists of principal and interest payments on water revenue bonds,
which are repaid with water revenue.
Water Capital Reserves accounts for water funds that are set aside for the replacement
of water system infrastructure.
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Recent Accomplishments:
•Completed a survey-grade inventory of all water distribution at grade assets and
incorporated these data into the ArcGIS Utility Map for all City staff.
•Completed an upgrade to the Water Plant front meeting room and lobby to incorporate
ADA requirements and acoustic features to allow the hearing challenged to better
participate.
•Completed preservation and painting efforts on numerous critical electrical
components in the well fields, water plant site, and at the ground storage reservoirs.
•Completed the rehabilitation of both filter backwash pumps and a high-service pump.
•Initiated a source water study to determine the best solution to meet Iowa City source
water needs.
•Hired and trained (8) staff in FY23 – (3) full-time positions and (5) part-time positions.
•Completed implementation of Phase 1 Cartegraph for asset management.
•Implemented measures to comply with the coming Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
•Implemented new water meter reading software.
•Celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the Iowa City Water Treatment Facility on
Stephen Atkins Dr.
Upcoming Challenges:
•Increased costs for materials, services, and personnel.
•Competitive labor market.
•Training and retaining new staff.
•Continued rehabilitation of drinking water system pumps.
•Implementation of the Federal Lead and Copper Rule Revisions and Improvements .
•Monitoring for and subsequent regulation on PFAS.
•Maintaining sufficient water meter stock on-hand to keep up with meter failures and
development.
•The Water Plant reaching 20 years of operation and experiencing facility and system
component failures at end-of-design life.
•Rethinking existing processes to lessen the workload and reduce instances of staff
burnout tasked with doing more with the same or fewer resources.
•Completing Phase 2 out of 3 implementations of Cartegraph.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
In Water Treatment Plant Operations, capital outlay increased to $125,000 for turbine pump
rehab, tank inspections, tank cleaning and process analyzer replacements.
Water Distribution System supplies expenditures increased 63.3% or $71,962 due to an
increase in the annual water distribution system materials.
Water Customer Service includes $819,100 in chargeback revenues in fiscal year 2025 for
services now shared with the Wastewater Fund. Capital Outlay is 17.0% which is primarily
water meters in addition to radio locator and belt clip readers.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Water
FY25 Expenditures -
$10,356,952
Personnel Services Supplies
Capital Outlay Debt Service
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide sufficient quantities of competitively priced high quality potable water to
enable economic growth.
Department Objective: Utilize long-term planning studies and prioritization matrices to make targeted
distribution system investments to meet current and future water demand.
Performance Measures: CY 2019 CY 2020 CY 2021 CY 2022 CY 2023
Projected
CY 2024
Estimate Total Public Water Main
(Miles) 277 280 281 285 286 287 New or Replaced Main
(Miles) 2.9 3.3 1.5 3.4 2.0 2.0
% system 1.0% 1.2% 0.5% 1.2% 0.7% 0.7%
Annual Locates* in tickets 8,912 9,513 11,204 15,761 12,000 12,000 * Underground utility locates are performed prior to a digging activity in the right-of-way. The number of annual
locates can be used as an indirect measurement of development activity.
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Water Efficiency
Department Objective: Monitor production and usage trends to continue to identify opportunities to promote
sustainable and affordable water use.
Performance Measures: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Water Pumped
(millions of gallons*) 1,959 2,006 2,016 2,041 2,000 2,000
Water Use
(gal. per capita per day) 69 72 74 75 80 80
Cost for one gallon of water** $0.0054 $0.0057 $0.0057 $0.0059 $0.0059 $0.0062
Unmetered Water Loss*** 10.6% 10.8% 10.3% 9.2% 10.0% 10.0%
Metered, Unbilled Water**** 1.0% 0.9% 1.2% 1.7% 1.0% 1.0%
(present worth at vol. rate) $1,206,000 $1,245,000 $1,230,000 $1,181,000 $1,168,000 $1,168,000 * The City makes enough drinking water to put a mile high stack of water on Kinnick Stadium football field annually.
** Cost determined for a 5/8" meter customer using 1,000 cubic feet of water monthly. (Svc. Fee + Vol. Fee)/7,500 gal
*** Water lost to main breaks, flushing, development testing, fire fighting, private service leaks, etc…
**** Metered water use at public facilities that are not billed for water.
Addition of the "Unmetered Water Loss" percentage to "Metered, Unbilled Water" is the total water produced that
generated no revenue.
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Strategic Plan Value: Racial Equity, Social Justice and Human Rights; and Partnerships and
Engagement
Department Goal: Maintain infrastructure and water affordability for a variety of income levels
and associated housing types.
Department Objective: Minimize service interruptions from infrastructure failure or non-payment.
Performance Measure: FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Water Main Breaks*
(per 100 miles) 13 25 25 22 20 20
* The national median for water operations main breaks per 100 miles of main is 14.
("2012 Benchmarking", AWWA, 2014)
Performance Measure: CY 2019 CY 2019 CY 2021 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Non-payment Shutoffs 1,668 352* 0* 1080** 1,800 1,800 *Shutoffs in CY20 are suppressed due to COVID protocols beginning in March
**Partial year. Shutoff resumed in September 2022.
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Resource Management
The Resource Management Division oversees Refuse Collection and Landfill activities.
Refuse Collection activities protects the health safety and welfare of our community by
providing prompt and safe curbside collection of waste materials. The activity is supported
primarily through user fees. The Landfill serves Johnson County, Kalona and Riverside. Each
year, the landfill takes in about 135,000 tons of trash.
Refuse Collection Fund Activities:
• Refuse Collection Administration oversees division policies, procedures, budget and
manages Landfill Operations and Refuse Operations personnel.
• Refuse Collection Operations provides weekly pick-up for the monthly rate; wheeled
carts have been delivered to almost all customers, making the collection process safer,
cleaner and more efficient; additional stickers can be purchased for bagged trash.
• Yard Waste and Organics Collection activities provide curbside collection for waste
such as grass, leaves, garden residue and food scraps. Approximately 60% of curbside
customers utilize carts for organics.
• Curbside Recycling Collection is provided for each single-family residence and each
multiple-unit dwelling of four units or fewer. Recycle carts provide capacity for residents
to recycle safer and cleaner and for more efficient collection.
• White Goods/Bulky Items collection is available via appointment; additional fees apply
and are charged on utility bills. Items included in the program include furniture,
electronics, appliances and tires.
Landfill Fund Activities:
• Landfill Administration coordinates Landfill Operations activities with other City
departments and divisions.
• Landfill Operations takes in about 135,000 tons of solid waste, collects hundreds of
groundwater samples to evaluate environmental compliance, monitors landfill gas wells
monthly and takes quarterly surface emissions reading. The landfill is about 425 acres in
size, about half which is closed or active landfill cells. The remaining land is used as a
buffer for surrounding properties and wetlands.
• Landfill Replacement Reserve This activity accounts for funds that are assigned for the
replacement of closed landfill cells. These activities include acquiring land, land
improvements, cell construction and landfill gas infrastructure.
• Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve This activity accounts for the portion of user fees
required by state law to be set aside for environmental protection, waste reduction, and
recycling programs.
• Landfill Assurance Reserves for Closure and Post-Closure Assurance Reserves
account for state-mandated set-asides for costs associated with closing the landfill and
ongoing maintenance of the closed landfill site in accordance with Iowa Administrative
Code, the DNR policies, and other environmental regulations.
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Recent Accomplishments:
• Design for the next landfill cell was completed; construction begin in spring 2023 and
will be complete in late 2023.
• A dual extraction project needed to meet regulatory requirements was designed in
FY24 and will be implemented by the end of calendar year 2023.
• The Landfill Master/Site Planning project was completed with SCS Engineers and
design for the Landfill Equipment Building Replacement has begun. The project will be
bid and built in FY24 and completed in FY25.
• A Scalehouse software update was successfully completed, and minimum rates were
increased in July 2023. Between the improved software efficiency and reduced need
for many customers to weigh twice, the wait time for customers at the landfill has been
significantly reduced.
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• Iowa City Community Compost sold out in FY23. Staff wrote a successful $4 million
grant through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for
Recycling (SWIFR) program to improve the surface of the existing facility and expand
by two acres.
• A successful partnership was implemented with Table to Table to encourage residents
to reduce food waste.
• Ongoing assistance from Green Iowa AmeriCorps supports our battery recycling
program, litter assistance, waste reduction programming and other Resource
Management goals.
• The hiring of a new position, a Maintenance Worker I, in FY24 has reduced overtime
by Landfill Operators by about 20% in Q1 for tasks such as mowing and dumping roll-
off containers.
• Staff has weathered significant turnover in the past year, including the Assistant
Superintendent, a retirement and several staff leaving due to promotions (internal and
external). Many of the new hires were internal promotions, including the Assistant
Superintendent, and everyone is doing an excellent job. External hires have increased
the diversity of the Division.
• Timing of purchases for trash, recycling and organics carts has settled into a more
routine, predictable task.
• White Goods staff is experimenting with potential efficiencies regarding trips to the
landfill. Some loads are being combined in order to reduce truck mileage, fuel and
staff time needed for daily landfill trips. This effort is being tracked through the
Division’s Environmental Management System.
• Food Waste Wednesdays, a pilot program for food waste drop-off, was successfully
implemented summer through fall of 2023. The Division will build on this success with
the consideration of additional drop-off sites in areas of the community without access
to City curbside collection services.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Wood waste and wood chip volumes continue to remain a challenge. We will continue
to explore options for wood waste other than wood chips.
• Spatial restraints at the landfill limit potential new or expanded waste diversion,
recycling and composting options. Grant funding will help ease restraints in the
compost programming area in the short- to mid-term but more space will be needed
for all programs to meet the City’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.
• Increased compost production will necessitate diligent efforts and outreach to ensure
we can move the finished compost. Compost certification and creative partnerships
will likely be necessary, incurring significantly more staff time than currently allotted.
• Construction and demolition waste programs are needed to reduce material volume
entering the landfill and few outlets are currently available for the materials. Staff will
continue to explore ideas and possible partnerships to address this challenge.
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• Multiple projects are in the works for the next few years, including a new maintenance
building, compost pad improvements and expansion and the build-out of the South
Side Recycling Center.
• The cardboard compactor at East Side regularly needs attention on weekends when
staff is not scheduled. Adding a compactor at the South Riverside Recycling Site will
significantly improve efficiency and reduce truck miles but will increase need for
weekend attention.
• Our community’s continuously expanding population necessitates occasional curbside
route restructuring; this is currently manageable with current routes, staffing and
equipment. Trends suggest a fifth trash route, truck and driver may be needed by the
end of the decade.
• Consider new revenue via charge for yard waste bags via sticker system, similar to
how customers purchase stickers for extra trash bags.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget for Refuse.
Financial Highlights
Refuse Administration has an overall decrease of 16.9% for fiscal year 2025. With $0 capital
outlay over 2024 the primary increase is 9.5% in services.
Refuse Operations services expenditures increased 2.9% in the fiscal year 2025 budget due
increased vehicle replacement and rental chargebacks.
In Yard Waste Collection, personnel expenditures increased by 1.4% for the fiscal year 2025
budget and capital outlay is $0 due to purchase of prior year yard waste carts.
Landfill Operations capital outlay expenditures decreased from $75,000 to $35,000 for fiscal
year 2025 for operating equipment.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Refuse
FY25 Expenditures
- $4,731,500
Personnel Services
Supplies Capital Outlay
Landfill
FY25 Expenditures
- $6,079,450
Personnel Services
Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Refuse
Strategic Plan Value: Climate Action
Department Goal: Provide sustainable and cost-effective services for residents that
divert material from the landfill.
Department Objective: Continue to provide exceptional curbside recycling, yard waste,
appliance, and electronic waste collection services to Iowa City
residents.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Residential Refuse Collection Accounts 16,466 16,523 16,633 16,700 16,700
Refuse Tonnages 10,339 10,168 9,747 9,200 9,200
Recycling Tonnages 2,438 2,340 2,229 2,200 2,200
Yard Waste Tonnages 3,756 3,380 3,099 3,100 3,100
White Goods – Scheduled Pickups FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Appliances 387 402 424 450 450
Electronics 746 206 218 215 215
White Goods Route
Total Tonnages 563 366 208 250 250
16,300
16,350
16,400
16,450
16,500
16,550
16,600
16,650
16,700
16,750
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimated
Refuse Tonnages
Refuse Tonnages Recycling Tonnages
Yard Waste Tonnages Residential Refuse Collection Accounts
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Landfill
Strategic Plan Value: Climate Action; and Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide innovative and cost-effective services for residents that
divert material from the landfill.
Department Objective: Provide residents with convenient and efficient recycling
opportunities.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Tons of Solid Waste Landfilled 151,823 135,557 132,672 130,000 120,000
Organics (Food Waste) FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Tons Diverted to Composting 393 532 462 500 600
Recycling Drop Site FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Tons Collected 1,574 1,432 1,262 1,200 1,200
All Solid Waste Recycled FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Amount (%) 11.9% 13.8% 14.5% 18.0% 20.0%
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Tons Diverted from Landfill
Tons Diverted to Composting Tons Diverted to Recycling
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Equipment
The Equipment Division exists to ensure that City vehicles and major equipment operate
safely, reliably, and meet the needs of our staff while minimizing lifecycle cost. The
Equipment Division operates as an internal service fund.
Equipment Fund Activities:
• General Fleet Maintenance provides repair, preventive maintenance and equipment
management services for all major City-owned vehicular equipment with the exception of
Transit buses. Fueling services are also the responsibility of the Division, along with
acquisition of new vehicles/equipment and disposal of replaced vehicles/equipment.
• Non-Public Safety Radio System- Provides oversight for the City non-public safety
radios. In 2022, the City joined the Joint Emergency Communications Services
Association of Johnson County (JECSA) P25 radio network which removes the prior radio
infrastructure responsibilities.
• Equipment Replacement Reserve is an account designated for vehicle/equipment
replacement only. A replacement charge is calculated and billed monthly using a formula
applied to the total cost to place the new asset in service. Factors in the calculation
include initial asset cost, life expectancy, expected salvage value and inflation. Exceptions
to this replacement charge are large fire apparatus and patrol vehicles which are
budgeted within the respective departments.
Recent Accomplishments:
• Continue to expand our EV fleet with vehicle replacements and new vehicle additions
when feasible.
• Currently working with ICF consultants on a Fleet Analysis and EV Transition Plan for
on-road equipment.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Succession planning for
retirements forthcoming.
• Funding equipment
replacements with reserves
available due to large year over
year price increases.
• Planning and design for a new
Fleet Maintenance Shop.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Capital outlay decreased by 22.7% with the 2024 replacement of the above ground hoist.
Equipment replacement reserve capital outlay for expenditures in fiscal year 2025 total
$3,353,400
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes included in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
.
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Equipment
FY25 Expenditures - $7,894,700
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Maximize revenue from surplus vehicles and equipment.
Department Objective: Promptly dispose of all replaced units.
Performance Measure: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Sale of Autos & Equipment $296,970 $87,625 $210,504 $145,000 $150,000
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Serve internal customers efficiently and effectively.
Department Objective: Maintain City vehicles and equipment cost effectively and respond to
internal service requests in a timely manner.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Total Vehicles & Equipment
Maintained 596 600 612 620 630
Percent of Repairs Completed in
less than 1 Day 89.2% 87.4% 87.9% 90.0% 90.0%
Percent of Expenditures
Contracted with Outside Vendors 22.0% 19.1% 27.6% 25.0% 25.0%
Strategic Plan Value: Climate Action
Department Goal: Increase the use alternative fuel vehicles within the City fleet.
Department Objective: As City vehicles and equipment are added and replaced, explore
opportunities to bring more alternative fuel vehicles into the fleet.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Number of Hybrid Electric
Vehicles (HEV) 10 14 20 25 30
Number of Battery Electric
Vehicles (BEV) 8 9 15 19 25
Number of full-electric utility
vehicles. 3 3 5 5 5
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
570
580
590
600
610
620
630
640
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Projected FY 2025 Estimate
Total Vehicles & Equipment Maintained
Percent of Repairs Completed in less than 1 Day
Percent of Expenditures Contracted with Outside Vendors
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Transportation Services
Department
Contact information
Transportation Services Director: Darian Nagle-Gamm
Website: www.icgov.org/transit; www.icareatransit.org
Telephone: 319-356-5151
Address: 410 E. Washington Street
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Transportation Services Department
Department Mission
The Iowa City Transportation Services Department is committed to providing convenient,
safe, affordable and courteous service to the citizens and visitors of Iowa City.
Department Description
The Transportation Services Department manages the City’s Parking and Public
Transportation divisions. All divisions are self-supporting enterprise funds with the exception of
the Administration Division that is located in the General Fund.
“We should always be seeking ways
improve transit service for those that
rely on it most, and make it an easier
choice for others”
- Darian Nagle-Gamm
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Funds/Divisions
General Fund:
• Transportation Services Administration
Parking Fund:
• Parking Operations
Transit Fund:
• Transit Operations
Transportation
Services
Administration
*Administration
*CBD Maintenance Operations
Parking
Operations
*Parking Administration
*On Street Operations
*Ramp Operations
*Parking Debt Service
*Parking Impact Fee
*Capital Reserves
Public
Transportation
*Transit Administration
*Transit Operations
*Fleet Operations
*Court Street Transpotation Center
*Replacement Reserves
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Department Staffing
The Transportation Services Department has 80.01 FTE across 3 divisions and 13 activities.
Senior Management
Associate Director of Transportation
Mark Rummel
2.00
24.13
53.88
Transportation Services
Department FTE by Division
Transportation Services Administration Parking Transit
Transportation Services Admin $413,700
Parking $5,162,374
Transit $11,955,550
3%
29%
68%
Transportation Services -
FY25 Budget - $17,531,624
Transportation
Services
Administration
Parking
Transit
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Transportation Services Administration
The Transportation Services Administration Division manages the activities of the two
enterprise divisions, Parking and Transit.
General Fund Activities:
Transportation Services Administration personnel include the Transportation
Services Director and Associate Director.
Recent Accomplishments:
Collaborate with Downtown District with waste management initiatives.
Developing strategies to improve supply and access to short-term commercial parking
in the Downtown.
Assisted Downtown District, Summer of the Arts, and other community organizations
with festivals and events.
Rehabilitated Big Belly waste containers in the CBD.
Upcoming Challenges:
Snow removal in CBD.
To address the rise in aggressive or otherwise concerning behavior from the public,
continued descalation and mental health awareness training.
Daily maintenance and detail cleaning of CBD and downtown parking facilities.
Tile and drainage issues at the Downtown fountain.
Rehabilitating regular trash containers in CBD.
Maintenance of downtown alleys.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Transportation Services Admin is made up primarily of personnel expenses. For fiscal year
2025 CBD Maintenance Operations will merge with Parking On Streets.
Staffing Level Change Summary
There are no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
99%
1%
Transportation Services Admin
FY25 Expenditures - $413,700
Personnel
Services
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Parking Operations
The Parking Division of the Transportation Services Department is a self-supporting
enterprise fund responsible for providing safe and convenient parking options in downtown
Iowa City.
The Division oversees the operation of six ramps, five surface lots, downtown loading zones,
on-street (metered) parking, and on-street parking in the near downtown areas. Parking
Services enforces parking regulations in the Central Business District and surrounding areas.
Parking Fund Activities:
Parking Administration oversees the operation of City’s parking system including
staffing, equipment, and infrastructure.
On Street Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the City’s
downtown parking meter system as well as the downtown metered and un-metered
street parking lots:
o Schumann Lot (near Market & Dubuque)
o Market Street Lot (Blue Bird Cafe)
o Recreation Center Lot (Robert A. Lee Recreation Center)
o Burlington Street Lot (near Starbucks)
o Maiden Lane Parking Lot (west of Gilbert Street)
Central Business District Maintenance Operations provides daily grounds
maintenance in the Downtown, Northside Marketplace, and City Plaza (Pedestrian
Mall). CBD provides cleanup, ambassador duties, and assistance for 120+ events a
year.
Parking Ramp Operations is responsible for the maintenance and operations of the
City’s parking garages in the downtown and near-downtown areas:
o Dubuque Street Garage (Burlington Street & Dubuque Street) - One block south
of the Public Library
o Capitol Street Garage (Burlington Street & Capitol Street) - Adjoins Old Capitol
Town Center
o Chauncey Swan Garage (Washington Street & Van Buren Street) - across from
City Hall
o Tower Place & Parking (Iowa Avenue & Gilbert Street) - mixed-use
commercial/parking facility
o Harrison Street Garage (Harrison Street & Dubuque Street) - mixed-use
residential/public parking facility
Parking Debt Service consists of principal and interest payments on parking revenue
bonds and the Harrison Street lease-purchase agreement (retired in 2020), which are
repaid with parking revenue.
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Parking Impact Fee activity is derived from fees generated from downtown
developments that pay a parking impact fee to the City in lieu of providing a minimum
level of parking spaces as required by the zoning code. The fees from these fees
must be used within the impacted area.
Recent Accomplishments:
Completed tenth year of First Hour Free resulting in 778,779 hours of free vehicle
parking.
Transitioned from Passport to ParkMobile app for digital parking payments.
90,514 total digital parking transactions using the Passport app and 275,793 using the
ParkMobile app for a total of 366,307 mobile parking transactions.
Installed new automated parking equipment in gated parking facilities to improve ease
of access to Downtown.
Replaced parking meter electronics.
Implemented body-camera program for Parking Enforcement Attendants.
Implemented parking enforcement routes for safety and efficiency.
Installed AVL equipment in parking support vehicles for safety and to assist with
incident response.
Upcoming Challenges:
To address the rise in aggressive behavior from the public, continued descalation and
mental health awareness training.
Transitioning to license plate reading enforcement equipment at ungated facilities.
Age and condition of parking facilities.
Daily maintenance and detail cleaning of CBD and downtown parking facilities.
Accommodating commercial delivery growth in an evolving downtown environment.
Rehabilitation and expansion of bike parking downtown.
Rehabilitation of refuse equipment in downtown.
Implementation of “Flex Zones” to expand short-term commercial parking downtown.
Bringing bikeshare/micromobilty share online.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
In Parking Administration, services expenditures increased by 7.8% in fiscal year 2025
primarily due to an increase in insurance premiums for liability, fire and casualty.
On Street Operations expenditures increased by 48.7% in fiscal year 2025. Many of the
increases are due to the merging of CBD as well as an increase in financial services.
In Parking Ramp Operations, personnel expenses increased 13.0% or $67,350.
Staffing Level Change Summary
Parking increased 1 FTE due to the merging of CBD Operations.
41%
57%
1%1%
Parking
FY25 Expenditures - $5,162,374
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide convenient parking options.
Department Objective: Increase transient hours parked in downtown on-street and off- street
spaces.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Transient Hours Parked 2,152,048 3,487,624 4,998,527 5,998,232 6,598,056
Percent Change -40.6% 62.1% 43.3% 20.0% 10.0%
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Increase convenience and access for parking customers.
Department Objective: Increase credit card usage as a payment mechanism to 85%.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Credit Card Usage –
Access Controlled Facilities 85% 83% 77% 85% 90%
2,152,048
3,487,624
4,998,527
5,998,232
6,598,056
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
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Transit Operations
The Transit Operations Division provides fixed-route and paratransit bus services as well as
operating the Court Street Transportation Center. The division is committed to providing
safe, courteous, affordable, and quality transportation to the citizens and visitors of Iowa City
as well as the City of University Heights.
Transit Fund Activities:
• Transit Administration personnel consists of a 45% cost share of the Transportation
Services Administration budget, an Operations Supervisor, Customer Service
Representatives, and a Data Analyst.
• Transit operations include 13 routes within the corporate limits of Iowa City and
University Heights. Fixed route bus service is operated with a 27 bus fleet, Monday -
Friday from 6:00 am – 11:00 pm and Saturday from 7:00 am - 7:30 pm. During peak
hours, all routes operate on 30 minute or better headways while providing hourly
service evenings and Saturdays. During the weekday mid-day, 7 routes have 30
minutes or better headways, while 5 routes have hourly service. Complimentary
paratransit service is provided mirroring the hours of operation of the fixed route
service. These services are contracted through an agreement with Johnson County
SEATS with vehicles provided by the City of Iowa City
• Fleet Maintenance maintains a fleet of 27 heavy duty buses and 13 para-transit
buses, all of which are ADA accessible.
• Court Street Transportation Center is a multi-use facility houses a 600-space
parking facility and four commercial properties. This facility was FTA funded resulting
in all revenues being directed to the transit fund.
• The Replacement Reserve holds fund for the replacement of buses and facilities.
Funds equal to 20% of the accumulated depreciation of the City’s bus fleet and
maintenance facility are maintained in this reserve to be used as a match for state or
federal grants. This reserve also accounts for the replacement grants and purchases
activity.
Iowa City Transit is now FARE FREE!
Learn more at ICGOV.ORG/FAREFREE
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Recent Accomplishments:
• Awarded $23 million federal grant for a new transit facility and (4) replacement battery
electric buses.
• With much fanfare, launched the 2-year “Fare Free Iowa City” pilot.
• Implemented transit service enhancements including earlier start times on (8) routes,
20-minute high-frequency service on the 2 – Court Street and 9 – Towncrest routes,
and realignment of the 7 – North Dodge and 5 – Lower Muscatine Road routes.
• Maintained the transit service schedule despite persistent staffing challenges.
• Commenced Federal Administration Planning and Environmental review for
replacement transit facility.
Upcoming Challenges:
• Ensuring adequate staffing levels are adequate to maintain operations and service
levels each day.
• To address the rise in aggressive or otherwise concerning behavior from the public,
continued descalation and mental health awareness training for Mass Transit
Operators.
• Continue to market “Free Fare Iowa City” to build transit ridership.
• Final commissioning of electric bus charging equipment.
• Procure consultant to develop transit facility design.
• Procure consultant to assist with development of transit stop enhancement program.
• Finalizing Federal Transit Administration Planning and Environmental review.
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
Transportation Operations saw a decrease of 9.3% in expenditures for fiscal year 2025
primarily due to capital outlay in 2024.
Fleet Maintenance saw a decrease of 2.2% in the fiscal year 2025 with the only increase of
4.0% in personnel.
Staffing Level Change Summary
Transit decreased 1 FTE due to the merging of CBD Operations.
44%
27%
10%
19%
Transit
FY25 Expenditures -$11,955,550
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capital Outlay
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnership and Engagement
Department Goal: Provide safe, courteous, and quality transportation services.
Department Objective: Increase Rides per Revenue Hour to 35
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Riders per Revenue Vehicle Hour 9.58 16.72 19.75 22.4 23.56
Strategic Plan Goal: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Increase fare-box/expense ratio.
Department Objective: Fare-box revenues to cover 30% of operating costs.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Fare-box/Expense Ratio 11% 14% 15% N/A N/A
* Starting FY24 will be fare free.
9.58
16.72
19.75
22.44 23.56
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
Riders per Revenue Vehicle Hour
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Iowa City
Municipal Airport
Contact information
Airport Manager: Michael Tharp
Website: www.iowacityairport.org
Telephone: 319-356-5045
Address: 1801 S. Riverside Drive
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Iowa City Airport
Department Mission
The Iowa City Airport, directed by the Airport Commission, provides a safe, cost-effective
general aviation facility. The Airport creates and enriches economic, educational, healthcare,
cultural, and recreational opportunities for the greater Iowa City community.
Department Description
The Iowa City Airport is a general aviation airport located in the southwest part of Iowa City.
It is the oldest, continuously operating airport west of the Mississippi. Of the 118 public
airports in Iowa, the Iowa City Municipal Airport is one of the busiest general aviation airports
in the state with an economic impact of $24 million.
The airfield consists of 2 runways (7/25 & 12/30) with a maximum landing distance of 5,002
feet, a full parallel taxiway, and an aircraft parking apron at the terminal building.
A Fixed Base Operator (Jet Air, Inc) on the airfield provides fuel service, aircraft
maintenance, flight instruction, and charter services. The airport has approximately 33,000
take-offs and landings and sells over 400,000 gallons of jet fuel and aviation gasoline to
aircraft operators annually.
Airport staff is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all airport facilities,
including 59 T-Hangars, 6 corporate hangars, other airfield buildings, runways, and
equipment. The Airport Manager staffs an administrative office, manages leased areas and
contracts, plans and oversees airport-related capital improvements.
“The Iowa City Municipal Airport is an
important piece of the economic
engine to the Iowa City and Johnson
County area.”
- Michael Tharp
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Funds/Divisions
Airport Fund:
• Airport Operations
Airport
Commission
Airport Operations
*Airport Operations
*Capital Reserves
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Airport Operations
The Airport Operations division oversees the operation of the airport facilities.
Airport Fund Activities:
Airport Operations
Airport Capital Reserves
Boards and Commissions:
The Airport Commission exercises all the powers granted to cities and towns under Chapter
330 of the Code of Iowa, except the power to sell said airport. All funds derived from taxation
or otherwise for airport purposes shall be under the full and absolute control of the Airport
Commission, deposited with the City Treasurer, and disbursed only on the written warrants or
order of the Airport Commission.
Recent Accomplishments:
Hosted Summer of the Arts drive-in movie nights and Optimist Club pancake
breakfast.
Completed work on Runway 25 which relocated threshold and added runway landing
distance.
Completed Taxilane extension for future private hangar development.
Completed phase 1 of runway pavement maintenance.
Received Iowa DOT grants for wayfinding signage and terminal building repairs.
Upcoming Challenges:
The continued need to diversify revenue streams (understanding the majority of
revenue comes from hangar rental and fuel commissions) and over-reliance on state
and federal grant funding for major projects should these revenues become limited
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Budget highlights
Service Level Change Summary
There are no service level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Financial Highlights
The overall expenditure increases for 2025 is 6.8% or $27,926 of which 4.5% is personnel
expenditures and $25,000 in Capital Outlay.
Staffing Level Change Summary
The Airport Operations division has a 1.0 full-time equivalent, the Airport Manager. There are
no staffing level changes in the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Personnel
25%
Services
68%
Supplies
1%
Capital Outlay
6%
Airport Operations
FY25 Expenditures - $436,550
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Goals, objectives, and performance measures
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Develop and maintain adequate funding mechanisms for airport
operations and improvements; increase revenue generated by
airport operations.
Department Objective: Accelerate loan repayments through the sale of airport land for
development.
Annual review of hangar rates to maximize revenue.
Performance Measures: FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate Hangar Rental Revenue $282,286 $287,198 $307,377 $302,600 $310,000
Levy Support FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
General Levy Support for
Operations $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Strategic Plan Value: Partnerships and Engagement
Department Goal: Increase the usefulness of the Airport for economic development.
Department Objective: Increase fuel sales.
Allow for privately funded hangar construction.
Performance Measures:
Fuel Flowage FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate Jet Fuel Sold 341,406 455,766 390,563 400,000 410,000
Av Gas Sold 62,387 58,693 63,781 60,000 60,000
Total Gallons Sold 403,793 514,459 454,344 460,000 470,000
Number of Based Aircraft 92 92 92 92 92
$282,286
$287,198
$307,377
$302,600
$310,000
$265,000
$270,000
$275,000
$280,000
$285,000
$290,000
$295,000
$300,000
$305,000
$310,000
$315,000
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Projected
FY 2025
Estimate
HANGAR RENTAL REVENUE
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Non-Budgetary
Funds
General Fund Special
Revenue Funds
Debt Service
Fund
Enterprise
Funds
Capital Projects
Fund
Internal Service
Funds
General (10**)CDBG (2100)Debt Service
(50**)Parking (710*) (1)Capital Projects Equipment (810*)
HOME Grant (2110)Transit (715*)Risk Management
(8200)
Road Use Tax (2200)Wastewater (720*)
Information
Technology Services
(830*)
Other Shared
Revenues (2300)Water (730*)Central Services
(8400)
Metro Planning
Organization of
Johnson County
(2350)
Refuse Collection
(7400)
Health Insurance
(8500)
Employee Benefits
(2400)Landfill (750*)Dental Insurance
(8600)
Emergency Levy
(2450)Airport (7600)
Affordable Housing
(2500)Stormwater (7700)Agency Funds
Iowa City Property
Management (2510)
Housing Authority
(79**)Project Green (9102)
Tax Increment
Financing (26**)
Self-Supporting
Municipal
Improvement District
(2820)
Major funds
City of Iowa City
Budgetary Fund Structure
Budgetary Funds
(1) The Parking Fund did not qualify as a major fund in the
Annual Report, but it is being presented as one for managerial
reasons.
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BUDGETARY FUND STRUCTURE
A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that
have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City, like other state and local
governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related
legal requirements. All of the funds of the City can be divided into three categories:
governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
Governmental Funds
The General Fund is the City’s primary operating fund and includes activities in the
following program areas: general government, public works, public safety, culture and
recreation, community and economic development, and health and social services.
Special Revenue funds account for proceeds from specific sources (other than those
accounted for within capital projects funds) which are usually required by law or regulation
to be accounted for in separate funds and to be expended for specific purposes. Examples
include the employee benefits tax levy; emergency tax levy; Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Road Use Tax receipts; membership contributions to the
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, taxes generated for a Self-
Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID), and tax increment financing (TIF)
property tax receipts.
The Debt Service Fund accounts for principal and interest payments on the City’s
general long-term debt. Funding is provided by the debt service property tax levy,
transfers from Tax Increment Financing, and loan repayments.
Capital Project funds account for the acquisition and/or construction of major facilities
and assets in excess of $25,000.
Permanent funds account for resources in which the entity is restricted to expending
earnings and not principal for purposes that support a specific program. The City’s only
permanent fund, the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, was merged into the General Fund
in fiscal year 2017.
Proprietary Funds
Enterprise funds are primarily self-supporting in that they are financed by program and/or
user fees for the services provided. Such functions for the City of Iowa City include
Parking, Transit, Wastewater Treatment, Water, Refuse Collection, Landfill, and
Stormwater. The Airport and Iowa City Housing Authority are also classified as enterprise
funds. The Iowa City Housing Authority’s primary funding source is through the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s federal grant and voucher
programs. The Transit and Airport funds both receive transfers in from the General Fund.
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Internal Service funds (non-budgetary) are also self-supporting and financed on a cost-
reimbursement basis through charges to the departments and divisions (budgetary units)
which utilize their goods and services. Such activities are not reportable, based on the
State of Iowa’s budget filing requirements, nor are they reflected in the government-wide
financial statements. These funds are also not included in the Major fund determinations.
Funds in this category include Equipment, Information Technology Services, Risk
Management, Central Services, and the Health and Dental Reserves.
Fiduciary Funds
Agency funds (non-budgetary) are fiduciary funds that account for resources held for
the benefit of parties outside the city government. For this reason, agency funds are not
appropriated through the budget process, nor are they reflected in the government-wide
financial statements. The City has one agency fund, which is not presented, Project
Green. Agency funds do not report revenues and expenditures; they only report assets
and liabilities.
Major Funds
During the preparation of the City’s Annual Report funds are evaluated based upon the level of
their assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures/expenses to determine whether or not they
are a major fund. Governmental accounting standards sets forth the following minimum
provisions for determining which governmental and enterprise funds to treat as a major fund:
The City’s main operating fund, the General Fund is always reported as major. Other funds
would be classified as major if the following two conditions are met:
1. Total assets, liabilities, revenues, or expenditures/expenses of the individual
governmental or enterprise fund are at least 10 percent of the corresponding total of all
funds of that category; and
2. Total assets, liabilities, revenues or expenditures/expenses of the individual
governmental or enterprise fund are at least 5 percent of the total for all governmental and
enterprise funds combined.
If a fund is determined to be a major fund, its financial information is reported separately in the
City’s Annual Report and cannot be reported in aggregate with other nonmajor funds of its fund
category (governmental or enterprise). For budgetary presentation, all of the City’s funds are
presented individually.
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General Fund Neighborhood & Development Services
City Council NDS Administration
City Council Development Services
Neighborhood Services
City Clerk
City Clerk
Parks & Recreation
City Attorney Parks & Recreation Administration
City Attorney Recreation
Park Maintenance
City Manager Cemetery Operations
City Manager Government Buildings
Communications Office
Human Resources Library
Human Rights Library Operations
Economic Development Library Development Office
Climate Action & Outreach
Finance Fire
Finance Administration Fire Administration
Accounting Fire Emergency Operations
Purchasing Fire Prevention
Revenue Fire Training
Police
Police Administration Senior Center
Police Support Services Senior Center Operations
Police Field Operations
Public Works Transportation Services
Public Works Administration Transportation Services Administration
Engineering Services
Debt Service Fund
Finance
Finance Administration
Departments & Divisions by Fund
General Fund
Debt Service Fund
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CDBG Fund Affordable Housing Fund
Neighborhood & Development Services Neighborhood & Development Services
Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Services
HOME Grant Fund Iowa City Property Management Fund
Neighborhood & Development Services Neighborhood & Development Services
Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Services
Road Use Tax Fund Tax Increment Financing Fund
Public Works Finance
Streets Operations Finance Administration
Other Shared Revenues Fund SSMID - Downtown
Neighborhood & Development Services Finance
Neighborhood Services Finance Administration
Metro Planning Organization of Johnson County
Neighborhood & Development Services
Metro Planning Organization of Johnson County
Employee Benefits Fund
Finance
Finance Administration
Emergency Levy Fund
City Manager
Climate Action & Outreach
Departments & Divisions by Fund
Special Revenue Funds
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Parking Fund Airport Fund
Transportation Services Airport
Parking Operations Airport Operations
Transit Fund Stormwater Fund
Transportation Services Public Works
Public Transportation Engineering Services
Wastewater Fund Refuse Collection Fund
Public Works Public Works
Wastewater Operations Resource Management
Water Fund Housing Authority Fund
Public Works Neighborhood & Development Services
Water Operations Neighborhood Services
Landfill Fund
Public Works
Resource Management
Equipment Fund Central Services Fund
Public Works Finance
Equipment Services Purchasing
Risk Management Reserve Health Insurance Reserve
Finance Finance
Risk Management Finance Administration
Information Technology Services Fund Dental Insurance Reserve
Finance Finance
Information Technology Services Finance Administration
Departments & Divisions by Fund
Enterprise Funds
Internal Service Funds
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Preparation of the Financial Plan
Financial and Fiscal Policies
All Funds
Fund Balance Summary
Revenue Summary
Expenditure Summary
Inter Fund Transfer Schedules
Personnel Full Time Equivalents (FTE)
F
Y
2
0
2
5
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PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL PLAN
Introduction
This Three-Year Financial Plan is for fiscal years 2024 through 2026. The Financial Plan
includes the current year revised budget (fiscal year 2024), the one-year annual budget as
required by Iowa Code (fiscal year 2025), and an additional projection year (fiscal year 2026)
as a planning tool. The City’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends June 30. The purpose
of the overview is to disclose the basis on which the financial plan has been prepared.
The role of a government's operating budget differs from that of a private business. Budgets
are an important internal planning tool for business, but they also play an external role for
governmental entities. A multi-year financial plan informs parties inside and outside
government of future objectives and provision of services to its constituents.
The Three-Year Financial Plan also permits a more comprehensive review of the City’s
financial condition, allowing analysis of current and future needs and requirements. During
preparation of the plan, careful review is made of property tax levy rates, utility and user fee
requirements, ending cash balances by fund, debt service obligations, bond financing
needs, capital outlay for equipment purchases, and major capital improvement projects.
Long range financial plans are developed for all major funds, debt service obligations, capital
improvement projects, and other areas that have been identified as areas of risk, need, or
general prudence.
This document contains operating budgets for the governmental funds: general, special
revenue, debt service, capital project and permanent funds. It also includes budgets for the
proprietary funds: enterprise and internal service funds. Internal service fund activities are
considered non-budgetary in that they are not formally appropriated, reported to the State
of Iowa, or included in the adopted budget resolution approved by City Council each year.
This is in accordance with the State’s filing requirements.
Budget projections are summarized by major revenue and expenditure categories within
each division. A separate multi-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) shows projected
capital revenues and expenditures for years 2024 through 2028.
Basis of Accounting
The modified accrual basis of accounting has been used for preparation of the City’s fiscal
year 2025 budget for all funds and fund types including proprietary funds. The modified
accrual basis of accounting used in the preparation of the fiscal year 2025 budget is similar
to the accounting basis used in the City’s Annual Report for the governmental funds, except
for the treatment of administrative chargebacks, UniverCity property and loans, interfund
loans, loan repayments, and same fund transfers.
All of the City’s governmental funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of
accounting. The modified accrual basis of accounting uses a current financial resources
measurement focus, which generally includes only current assets and current liabilities on
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the balance sheet. Under the modified accrual basis, revenue is recognized when
susceptible to accrual, which is in the period in which it becomes both available (collectible
within the current period or soon thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period)
and measurable (the amount of the transaction can be determined). Revenue accrued
includes property taxes, intergovernmental revenue, and interest earned on investments (if
they are collected within 60 days after the year-end). Expenditures are recorded when the
related fund liability is incurred. Principal and interest on long-term debt, as well as
expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded
only when payment is due. This basis differs from that used in the Annual Report for the
government-wide financial statements and the proprietary fund statements.
The government-wide financial statements and the proprietary fund statements are
accounted for on the flow of economic resources measurement focus and use the accrual
basis of accounting in the City’s Annual Report. Agency funds do not have a measurement
focus and use the accrual basis of accounting. Under the accrual method, revenues are
recorded when earned and expenses are recorded at the time liabilities are incurred. The
City applies all applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board pronouncements issued
on or before November 30, 1989, except those that conflict with GASB pronouncements, in
accounting and reporting for these funds.
Annual Preparation Schedule
The City Manager instructs the Department Directors on whether any changes in level of
service can be factored into the proposed financial plan. This is done before the actual
budget process starts. Changes to the financial plan are done annually during the budget
process. All revenue and expenditure estimates are re-evaluated and revised if necessary.
In August each year, the Finance Department meets with Department Directors and Division
Heads to review and discuss their goals and performance measures. These are reviewed
against the City’s long-term strategic plan and updated as necessary. The Finance
Department then collects the data from each division and prepares the performance
measurement results. Also in August, the City Council holds a work session to discuss their
budget goals and priorities for the upcoming year.
In September, forms and instructions are delivered to departments for the annual update to
the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The status of prior year projects is reviewed
as well as the long-term debt projections. Updates to projects already in the Program,
requests for new projects including their cost estimate, availability of outside funding
sources, operating impact, and rating score are submitted by departments.
In early October, Department Directors and Division Heads are able to access their
respective budget projections. They can make adjustments to their operating budget during
this time. The Finance Department compiles salary projections, history of each
department/division’s actual line item expenditures, and projected revenues and costs
covered by the Financial Plan. (The Finance Department projects revenues individually and
uses a combination of inflation factors and individual costs to project expenditures.)
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During October, the Finance Department produces the preliminary Capital Improvement
Program. This is reviewed through a series of meetings by a Capital Project Review
Committee and modifications are made based on project timing and coordination,
community development, funding availability, and other factors.
In late October, budget entry is restricted and only accessible to the Finance Department,
and the Finance Department issues the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
In November, the Finance Department reviews the budget projections with requests added
and compiles them all into a budget. Long range financial plans are reviewed and integrated
into the annual budget and rate or budget adjustments are determined. All budget forms
and adjustments are forwarded to the City Manager.
By mid-December, the City Manager and Finance Department decide which modifications
to operations will be made. A tax levy is computed. Analysis is done so all funds have
required balances or zero balances. The proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program, division performance measures and goals, and the annual and projected budget
are combined into one document. The proposed Financial Plan document is then printed in
early January.
City Council reviews the proposed Financial Plan document during the month of January
and February.
In March, the proposed Financial Plan document and a memo of City Council’s changes are
presented to the public. A notice of public hearing is published at least ten days but not
more than 20 days prior to the final adoption.
In April, the final Three-Year Financial Plan and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
are adopted by the City Council following a public hearing. The State of Iowa requires a
one-year budget be adopted by April 30 of each year. The applicable year in Iowa City’s
Three-Year Financial Plan is adopted as the annual budget to satisfy State requirements. If
increases to service rates or charges are included as part of the next year’s budget, those
rate changes are then adopted in April or May following adoption of the budget.
Amending the Adopted Budget
Budget amendments are typically presented to the City Council twice a year, with a public
hearing held each time to allow for citizen input. The first public hearing is usually held in
early fall, and the second and/or final hearing is in late spring. All amendments must be
formally approved and certified to the State of Iowa by May 31st, as required by law.
The fall budget amendment is primarily comprised of appropriations from the prior year that
must be ‘carried-forward’ or re-appropriated as part of the new fiscal year. These carry
forwards are in two forms 1) unspent department appropriations, and 2) incomplete capital
improvement projects.
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Departments may request to carry appropriations forward into the next fiscal year that
remain unspent at the end of the fiscal year. These requests are submitted to the Finance
Director for review and then approved or denied by the City Manager. In order for an
appropriation to be carried forward into the next fiscal year, it must meet the following
criteria:
1) The appropriation must be for an item or service specifically listed in the requesting
department’s budget. Appropriations for regular and ordinary operating
expenditures may not be carried forward. Purchases of items and services not
listed in the requesting department’s budget are not eligible for carryover.
2) The amount of the appropriation may not be lower than the lesser of 1) one percent
of the activity’s budget, or 2) $5,000.
3) All appropriations to be carried forward are contingent upon adequate, available
resources and fund balance.
In addition to these carry forward requests, there are many capital improvement projects
that span across fiscal years. These projects must be re-appropriated in accordance with
State budget law. The Finance Department compiles a summary of capital projects and
their remaining, unspent appropriations, and then these unspent project appropriations are
included as part of the budget amendment for the following fiscal year. These two types of
budget carry forwards are the primary basis for the first budget amendment of the year.
The second budget amendment is compiled during the annual budget process. While
department budget requests for the next year are being compiled during the budget process,
departments also submit their revised budget requests for the current year. These requests
help formulate the revised budget for the current year. Revisions to the current year budget
must still comply with the City’s budget amendment policy. Following the completion of the
next year’s budget process and approval in March, the second budget amendment is
compiled and submitted for City Council approval.
Budget Reporting
In accordance with Code of Iowa, the City Council annually adopts a budget following
required public notice and hearing which includes all funds, except internal service funds
and agency funds.
Formal and legal budgetary control is based upon nine major classes of expenditures known
as functions, not by fund or fund type. These nine functions are: Public Safety, Public Works,
Health and Social Services, Culture and Recreation, Community and Economic
Development, General Government, Debt Service, Capital Projects and Business
Type/Enterprises. The legal level control is at the aggregated function level, not at the fund
or fund type level.
Financial statements which compare the fiscal year’s actual revenues and expenditures to
budgeted authority are published by the 31st of December immediately following the end of
the fiscal year (June 30). These statements are also presented for the City, as a whole, in
the notes to that year’s Financial Report. Legal compliance is met if actual expenditures do
not exceed the budgeted expenditures for each of the nine functions.
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Financial Plan Preparation Schedule
July 1 – August 31, 2023
Each division reviews their performance measures and goals, and their alignment with City Council
strategic plan. Performance measurement data is compiled and summarized.
July 31, 2023
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) forms for projects already included in the current 5-year CIP
plan are distributed to departments to review and update.
August 25, 2023
Capital Improvement Program forms for projects already included in the current 5-year CIP plan are
due to the Finance Department.
August 28, 2023
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) forms and instructions are distributed to departments for
projects they want added to the 5-year CIP plan.
September 5, 2023
City Council work session discussion regarding fiscal year 2024 budget goals.
September 20, 2023
Capital Improvement Program forms for projects to be added to the 5-year CIP plan are due to the
Finance Department.
September 25, 2023
Finance Department produces preliminary Five-Year CIP.
September 26, 2023
Capital Improvement Program review committee reviews project requests and rankings; committee
makes amendments to the preliminary Program.
September 27, 2023
At the department staff meeting, directors will review fiscal policies and priorities, present special
budget issues, distribute budget manuals, and instruct staff on budget preparation process.
September 27 – October 23, 2023
Munis system is available for departments to enter fiscal year 2025 line item budgets, add fiscal
year 2025 budget requests for each activity, and amend fiscal year 2024 line item budgets.
Finance Department develops personnel budget through consultation with the Human Resource
department and each individual department.
October 13, 2023
Finance Department produces amended Five-Year Capital Improvement Program with updated
project rankings.
October 20, 2023
Capital Improvement Program review committee reviews amended program and makes final
Program adjustments.
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October 23, 2023
Department directors deliver budget summary to City Manager’s office and Finance Department.
Munis financial system is closed for departmental updates.
October 25 – November 22, 2023
City Manager and Finance Director meet with each department to discuss their divisions’ fiscal year
2025 budget requests and submittals, fiscal year 2024 revised budgets, performance measures,
and goals. Finance Department reviews and updates long range financial plans.
November 22 – November 30, 2023
City Manager’s office reviews budget requests to determine budget issues and discussion items; a
comprehensive summary of significant budget issues is prepared. The Finance Department
combines budget requests and long-range financial plans and prepares financial summaries.
December 1, 2023
City Manager and Finance Department finalize departmental fiscal year 2025 budget requests,
fiscal year 2024 revised budgets, Five-Year CIP, division goals and performance measures, and
long-range financial plans.
January 10, 2024
The proposed City budget document including the Three-Year Financial Plan, the Five-Year CIP,
and division goals and performance measures is distributed to City Council.
January 20 – March 5, 2024
City Manager and City Council discuss budget process overview, budget environment, proposed
budget, CIP, significant budget issues, and to incorporate Council policy preferences.
March 19, 2024
City Council approves notices of public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax dollars to
be assessed for specified levies for fiscal year 2025.
March 21, 2024
Publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax dollars to be
assessed for specified levies for fiscal year 2025.
April 2, 2024
City Council holds a special formal meeting for a public hearing regarding the maximum property tax
dollars to be assessed for specified levies for the fiscal year 2025 budget.
City Council approves notices of public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and the
fiscal year 2024 revised budget.
City Council sets the hearings for service fee and rate changes for fiscal year 2025, if necessary.
April 4, 2024
Publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and revised fiscal
year 2024 budget.
April 16, 2024
Following public hearings, the fiscal year 2025 budget, the Three-Year Financial Plan, the Five-
Year CIP, and the fiscal year 2024 revised budget are adopted by City Council.
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April 30, 2024
Adopted fiscal year 2025 budget and fiscal year 2024 revised budget are certified with Johnson
County Auditor.
July 1, 2024
New fiscal year begins.
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FINANCIAL AND FISCAL POLICIES
The City of Iowa City's financial policies set forth the basic framework for the overall fiscal
management of the City. These policies assist the decision-making process of the City Council.
These policies provide guidelines for evaluating both current activities and proposals for future
programs.
Most of the policies represent long-standing principles, traditions and practices, and follow
generally accepted accounting principles which have guided the City in the past and have helped
maintain financial stability.
OPERATING BUDGET POLICIES
▪The City will prepare an annual balanced budget for all operating funds. A balanced budget is
one that has revenues sufficient to equal expenditures.
▪The City will maintain a budgetary control system to ensure adherence to the budget and will
prepare quarterly reports comparing actual revenues and expenditures to budget.
▪Operating budgets are established on a fund/department/division/activity basis.
▪A contingency account will be maintained in the annual General Fund operating budget to
provide for unanticipated expenditures or to meet unexpected increases in service delivery
costs, budgeted annually, at approximately one percent of expenditures and transfers out.
•Budget amendments may be submitted twice per year and require approval of the Department
Director, the Finance Director, and the City Manager. The City Council formally reviews and
approves all budget amendments processed by staff twice per year – once in the late
summer/early fall and once in the spring.
1)Increases or amendments to operating budgets are made only in the following
situations:
•emergency situations
•transfer from contingency
•expenditures with offsetting revenues or fund balance
•carry-over of prior year budget authority for expenses that had not been incurred as
of the end of the fiscal year.
2)Emergency Reserve funds will be transferred to operations for the following purposes:
•to provide natural or other disaster response or mitigation funding/interim loans
•to mitigate fluctuations or sudden elimination of State of Iowa property tax backfill or
other State operating assistance
•to mitigate pension, insurance, or health care funding anomalies, emergencies, or
spikes
•to avoid any defaults from the payment of long term or bonded debts
•to assist in the rehabilitation or replacement of fully depreciated or outdated
municipal buildings and facilities to avoid the issuance of long-term debt
•for any other financial emergencies declared by the City Council
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3) Departments may request to carry-over appropriations into the next fiscal year that
remain unspent at the end of the fiscal year. These requests are submitted to the
Finance Director for review and then approved or denied by the City Manager, and are
amended into the following year’s budget. In order for an appropriation to be carried
forward into the next fiscal year, it must meet the following criteria:
• The appropriation must be for an item or service specifically listed in the
requesting department’s budget. Appropriations for regular and ordinary
operating expenditures may not be carried forward.
• The amount of the appropriation may not be lower than the lesser of 1) one
percent of the activity’s budget, or 2) $5,000.
• All appropriations to be carried forward are contingent upon adequate, available
resources and fund balance.
• Capital improvement projects that span across fiscal years must be re-appropriated
each year in accordance with State budget law. The Finance Department compiles
a summary of capital projects and their remaining, unspent appropriations at year-
end. These unspent project appropriations are included as part of the budget
amendment for the following fiscal year.
OPERATING BUDGET PREPARATION CRITERIA
General Guidelines:
• Maintain the fiscal integrity of the City’s operating and capital improvement budgets
in order to provide services and to construct and maintain the City’s infrastructure.
• Maintain the City’s responsible fiscal position and Aaa bond rating.
• Present budget data to the City Council in a format that will facilitate annual budget
decisions based on a three-year planning perspective. Provide the City Council
with a summary of the three-year forecasts.
• Encourage community involvement in the annual budget decision-making process
through public hearings, informal meetings, budget briefs and related informational
efforts.
Service Level Guidelines:
• Deliver service levels which are consistent with the community’s willingness to pay
and the City's available resources.
• Base decisions to reduce service levels or eliminate activities on City Council’s
strategic plan priorities.
• Recognize that City employees are one of the City government's most valuable
resources and are essential to the delivery of high quality, efficient services.
Revenue Guidelines:
• Property tax levy rates will not exceed the limits as established by the State of
Iowa.
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•Revise user fee rate structures to recover the cost of the service provided to the
benefiting customers while maintaining sensitivity to low income residents.
Expenditure Guidelines:
•Support responsible management efforts to increase productivity by providing
resources for office automation, preventive maintenance, risk
management/employee safety, and employee training.
REVENUE POLICIES
▪The City will try to maintain a diversified and stable revenue system to minimize short-run
fluctuations in any one revenue source.
▪The City will attempt to maximize benefits from major revenue sources as a way of
maintaining a competitive property tax rate.
▪The City will follow an aggressive policy of collecting revenues.
▪The City will establish all user charges and fees at a level related to the full cost (operating,
direct, and indirect) of providing the service, whenever practical.
▪The City will review licenses, fees, and charges annually to determine if the revenues
support the cost of providing the service.
▪The financial goal of the Recreation division is for program fees to provide 40% of the
division’s funding.
▪Parking, Refuse, Wastewater Treatment, Storm Water, Landfill, and Water funds will be
self-supporting through user fees. Self-supporting shall be defined as maintaining a
positive net income after depreciation but before capital contributions, transfers, and
extraordinary items using a GAAP basis of accounting.
▪Rate adjustments will be submitted to the City Council by ordinance if state or locally
legislated, or by resolution (if not state or locally legislated).
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
▪Alignment with the City’s Strategic Plan will provide the first indicator about whether a
project may be eligible for TIF.
▪The City will continue to seek projects that diversify existing uses in the given urban
renewal area. Such projects may include Class A office, hotel, entertainment, and
residential uses, provided market studies and financial analysis support such investment.
▪New office and mixed-use building projects receiving TIF in any urban renewal area shall
be certified Silver or better under the LEED for New Construction Rating System current at
the time of design development. New Residential projects shall be certified Silver under the
National Green Building Standard or the LEED Green Building Rating System appropriate
to the building type. For LEED projects, at least 8 points shall be awarded for the LEED-NC
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Optimize Energy Performance credit.
▪Applications for TIF support for downtown projects must indicate how the proposed project
will help fulfill the overall vision of the downtown portion of the Downtown and Riverfront
Crossings Plan, while encouraging appropriate infill redevelopment with a mix of building
uses. Building heights must conform to the Desired Heights map in the Plan or provide
exceptional public benefits to be considered otherwise. The provisions of this section will
apply until a Downtown Form-Based Code or urban design plan is adopted.
▪Properties in the downtown area are designated one of four ways in relation to historic
preservation and affect whether a project may be eligible for TIF. More detail is available on
this policy.
▪TIF projects in any urban renewal area with a residential component as part of the project
must provide a minimum of 15% of the units as affordable to tenants at or below 60% AMI
(area median income). If those housing units are for sale, units will be targeted to
households at or below 110% AMI.
▪The City will not contract with or provide any economic development incentives to any
person or entity who has participated in wage theft by violation of the Iowa Wage Payment
Collection law, the Iowa Minimum Wage Act, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
or any comparable state statute or local ordinance, which governs the payment of wages.
▪When a TIF project is based on the creation or retention of jobs, certain wage thresholds
must be met to help ensure the City’s financial participation only serves to increase the
average area wage. As a policy to incentivize the addition of high paying jobs to the local
economy, a jobs-based TIF incentive would be structured using the thresholds of the State
of Iowa High Quality Jobs Program.
▪Recognizing that some non-profit activity and/or investment in public infrastructure may
influence additional private economic development activity, TIF may be an appropriate tool
to further investment in Iowa City’s cultural and/or natural assets, such as Arts and cultural
activities or facilities, historic preservation, public improvements that serve as a catalyst for
the economic development of the urban renewal area.
▪Designed to provide a consistent and transparent process for the review and analysis of all
applications for TIF assistance, applications must be complete, must demonstrate sufficient
need for the City’s financial assistance, such that without it, the project would not occur, it
should be understood that the preferred form of TIF is rebate, developer equity must be
equal to or greater than City funding, and it must be project based in that the project must
generate TIF increment sufficient to be self-supporting.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET POLICIES
▪The City will develop a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which will be
reviewed and updated annually, comply with City Council goals and be compatible with the
Comprehensive Plan whenever possible.
▪The complete five-year CIP funding plan must be balanced each year by matching
projected expenditures with proposed revenue sources by fund.
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▪ Funding for projects should be obtained through borrowing from:
• bond market, general obligation or revenue bonds
• enterprise fund operations and reserves
• internal loans
▪ The City may utilize General Fund cash balances to fund capital projects whenever
available and feasible. For the Airport, it is policy that the General Fund will match up to
$100,000 in grants received per year.
▪ The City shall utilize available funding sources for capital improvements whenever practical
and feasible such as but not limited to:
• federal and state grant funds
• special assessments
• developer contributions
▪ The City will maintain its physical assets at a level adequate to protect the City's capital
investment and to minimize future maintenance and replacement costs. The budget will
provide for the adequate maintenance and the orderly replacement of the capital plant and
equipment from current revenues when possible.
RESERVE POLICIES
▪ The City will establish a contingency line-item in the annual General Fund operating budget
to provide for unanticipated expenditures or to meet unexpected small increases in service
delivery costs, and will be budgeted at approximately one percent of expenditures.
▪ Operating fund balances at fiscal year-end will be maintained at a level to ensure sufficient
cash flow throughout the fiscal year. Unassigned fund balance in the General Fund reserves
will not go below 25% of total revenues and transfers in, with a ceiling of 35%. Fund
balances in excess of 35% will be transferred to the City’s Emergency fund, used to retire
outstanding debt, used to provide property tax relief, or used for facility replacement.
▪ The City will maintain an Emergency fund and will strive to maintain the balance at an
amount equal to the State reimbursement for commercial/industrial property tax replacement
plus the City’s pension and OPEB liabilities.
▪ Debt reserves will be maintained in accordance with applicable bond covenants in the
Water, Wastewater, Parking, and business-type funds with outstanding revenue bonds.
▪ Reserves will be maintained in the City’s business-type funds to ensure sufficient cash flow
throughout the year as well as funds for capital repairs and infrastructure replacement.
Unassigned reserves shall be limited to accumulated depreciation plus 35% of revenues
and transfers in. Excess reserve balances will be transferred to the Emergency fund, used
to retire outstanding debt, used to provide utility rate relief, or reserved for future capital
improvement needs.
▪ Reserves will be maintained for equipment replacement and for unexpected major repairs in
the following areas: Parking, Wastewater, Water, Landfill, Transit, Equipment Replacement,
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Information Technology Services, Central Services, Cable Television Equipment, and
Library Computer Equipment.
▪ Reserves, based on actuaries, will be maintained for the Risk Management Loss Reserve,
Health and Dental Insurance Reserves. Excess reserve balances may be transferred to the
Emergency fund if the City’s OPEB liabilities are not fully funded.
▪ All City trucks, cars and necessary accessories will be maintained on a replacement cost
basis each year. A separate reserve fund has been set up to fund these replacements.
Additions to the fleet are made through allocations in the annual budget. Only Fire
Department fire trucks and equipment and Transit buses will be eligible to be purchased
through the issuance of debt.
▪ All general obligation debt will be paid from the Debt Service Fund. General Obligation debt
applicable to Enterprise Fund projects will be paid out of the Debt Service Fund, but will be
abated from revenues from the respective Enterprise Fund(s).
DEBT POLICIES
▪ Debt shall only be used to finance capital improvement projects, firefighting equipment,
affordable housing developments, participation in state or federal tax credit programs, or
economic development projects. Funding non-emergency capital improvement projects
shall not be authorized by the City Council unless the project has been included in the Five-
Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
▪ The City shall strive to limit debt and to fund projects on a pay-as-you-go basis when
possible.
▪ The City shall manage its debt program so that the amount of net direct debt outstanding at
any time does not exceed 1.50% of the City's total assessed value. The City shall strive to
meet the Moody’s Aaa benchmark of net direct debt outstanding of .75% of the City's total
assessed value. The City’s total outstanding long-term debt will adhere to State law which
sets the limit at 5% of the city’s total assessed value. The use of annually appropriated debt
obligations for the purpose of circumventing the debt limits of this policy is prohibited.
▪ The City’s debt service property tax levy shall not exceed 30% of the total property tax levy.
▪ The City may finance capital needs through the issuance of revenue-secured debt
obligations. For new issues, the amount of revenue-secured debt obligations issued should
have a projected minimum revenue coverage ratio of at least 1.25 times annual debt service
at issuance.
▪ Debt will be structured for the shortest period consistent with a fair allocation of costs to
current and future beneficiaries or users. General obligation bonds will be limited to State
law as to the length of debt.
▪ To the extent possible, repayment of debt should be structured so as to rapidly pay down
principal and should use a level principal or other rapidly amortizing structure whenever
possible. Long-term bonded debt should, as a general rule, be structured with level debt
service payments.
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▪ The City may use lease-purchase obligations in lieu of bonded debt. Use of these
instruments will be limited to specific projects or purposes and will not be utilized as a
general practice for the financing of capital improvement projects.
▪ The City may enter into agreements with commercial banks or other financial entities for
purposes of acquiring lines of credit that shall provide access to credit under terms and
conditions as specified in such agreements.
▪ The City may choose to issue Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) or similar structures as a
source of interim financing. Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes will be used only on an
emergency basis and will not be used as a general practice to finance ongoing operations.
▪ General Obligation new money bonds shall be issued by competitive sale. Debt, except for
General Obligation new money bonds, may be sold through a negotiated sale or a private
placement or limited public offering where it is determined to be the best method to achieve
a lower interest cost and/or effectively market the debt.
▪ The City may issue refunding bonds when legally permissible and prudent. The net present
value savings for an advanced refunding should equal or exceed seven percent. The net
present value savings for a current refunding should equal or exceed five percent. The City
may choose to refund outstanding indebtedness when existing bond covenants or other
financial structures impinge on prudent and sound financial management regardless of
projected net present value savings.
▪ The City’s preferred rating agency will be Moody’s Investors Service. The City will strive to
maintain a Moody’s bond rating of ‘Aaa’ for its General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT)
bonded indebtedness. The City will strive to maintain a Moody’s rating of ‘A3’ or higher for
its revenue bonded indebtedness.
▪ The City, as a practice, will not use derivative products in financing transactions.
▪ The Finance Director shall provide the City Manager and City Council an annual long-term
debt disclosure report within 210 days after the fiscal year-end regarding the City’s
outstanding debt and debt program.
ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES
▪ Quarterly financial reports will be prepared and submitted to the City Council.
▪ A three-year financial plan for all operating funds will be prepared by the City Manager and
presented to the City Council for their review. This will include the current revised year and
two projected years.
▪ A Five-Year Capital Improvement Program budget will be prepared, reviewed, and revised
annually.
▪ An independent audit will be performed annually for all City funds.
▪ The City will produce an Annual Report in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles as outlined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
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Long Range Financial Planning
Long range financial planning is conducted by the City in numerous areas of the City’s financial
operations. Where long range financial plans are prepared, the applicable years of the plans are
incorporated into the annual budget process and the three-year financial plan. Discussion of some
of the City’s operations and their long-range financial planning and projections is provided below.
Major Fund Financial Projections
In each major operating fund, there is a long-term financial projection included at the end of each
Fund Summary. Each long-term projection is presented through the year 2029 and includes a trend
analysis and a chart of revenues and expenditures.
Major funds that have long-term financial projections incorporated are the General Fund, Employee
Benefits Fund, Debt Service Fund, Parking Fund, Transit Fund, Wastewater Fund, Water Fund,
Refuse Collection Fund, Landfill Fund, and the Stormwater Fund. The Housing Authority Fund does
not include a long-term financial projection as this is entirely dependent on federal grant funding and
will fluctuate for factors beyond the control of the City Council or management. One non-major fund
that also incorporates a long-term financial projection is the Road Use Tax Fund. A long-term
financial projection is included for the Road Use Tax Fund due to the importance of this fund’s
activities to the City’s overall operation and its relevance to the General Fund and Employee
Benefits Fund.
Impact of State property tax reform
On May 22, 2013, the State of Iowa legislature passed a property tax reform bill (SF295) that will
have a significant impact on the City’s ability to finance services in the future. The property tax
reform bill has multiple components including changes to the taxability of residential, multi-
residential, commercial, and industrial property. A ‘backfill’ or replacement of local property taxes
with State funding was established to provide financial assistance to local governing jurisdictions
affected by the property tax legislation.
The City funds for which property tax is a significant funding source include the General Fund, the
Debt Service Fund, the Employee Benefits Fund, the Transit Fund, the SSMID-Downtown District
Fund, and the Tax Increment Financing Fund. Property tax also supports the Road Use Tax Fund,
the Airport Fund, and the Metro Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) Fund through
subsidy transfers from the Employee Benefits Fund and the General Fund.
The backfill revenue received from the State of Iowa to replace property tax revenues lost due to the
rollback of commercial and industrial property was $1,048,359 in fiscal year 2015, $2,080,228 in
fiscal year 2016, $1,582,567 in fiscal year 2017, $1,546,743 in fiscal year 2018, $1,551,685 in fiscal
year 2019, $1,542,660 in fiscal year 2020, $1,586,724 in fiscal year 2021 and $1,554,618 in 2022.
The State passed additional legislation in 2021 to phase out the backfill payments to local
governments. Starting in fiscal year 2023, the City’s backfill payment from the State are being
reduced by 20% per year until it is fully phased out in fiscal year 2027. The backfill revenue received
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for fiscal year 2023 was $1,243,694. The backfill revenue expected for fiscal year 2024 is
$1,602,806, which includes $676,676 of a new backfill due to legislation passed in 2022. This
legislation changes the rollback for all commercial, industrial and railroad properties so that the first
$150,000 of assessed value is taxable at the residential rollback percentage and then the rest is at
90%. The backfill revenue budgeted for fiscal year 2025 is $1,404,500, which includes $787,080 of
the new backfill due to the 2022 legislation.
The total projected impact of the property tax reform over ten years for the City is estimated to be a
loss of $51,694,623 not including the additional lost revenue from the 2021 phase out legislation.
On May 4, 2023, the State of Iowa legislature passed an additional property tax reform bill (HF718)
that will have an impact on the City’s General Fund. The property tax reform bill limits the amount of
growth that the General Levy can have by reducing the maximum amount of the levy. The impact to
the fiscal year 2025 levy is a reduction of $0.16804, which is approximately $745,000 of property tax
dollars. The impact to the General Fund is partially offset by a $0.07 increase to the Tort Levy, which
is approximately $307,000 of property tax dollars.
The strategy that the City has undertaken in response to the property tax reform is to 1) seek
revenue diversification, 2) build contingency funding to provide for unexpected events, and 3) work
to build a more efficient organization and to control spending. As part of this strategy, the City
created an Emergency Reserve fund that is an assigned portion of the General Fund. The targeted
balance for this reserve is the amount of the State reimbursement for the commercial/industrial
property tax replacement plus the City’s pension and OPEB liabilities.
The Appendix contains a State Property Tax Reform Impact Summary with further details of the bills
It also includes a description of the estimated financial impact of the provisions of SF295 to the City
over its first ten years and the current year estimated financial impact of the provisions of HF718.
Landfill Replacement & Closure Reserves
The Landfill Fund maintains a number of reserves that serve various purposes. Some of these
reserves are required by law and some are created by management to financially prepare for future
occurrences. Legally, the City is required to maintain and fund a closure and a post-closure reserve
to ensure that sufficient funds are retained to close and monitor landfill cells as they become full. In
order to comply with these funding requirements, the City hires a certified landfill engineering firm to
calculate the future cost requirements and to provide us with a certified report. The City is required
to have a pro-rated share of this funding placed into the proper closure and post-closure funds
based upon the amount of tonnage that the landfill can accept versus how much has actually been
deposited. The City maintains these accounting records and files a funding report with the State of
Iowa annually. The estimated balance for fiscal year 2025 in the closure and post-closure funds
totals $15,797,225.
The City also maintains a reserve to set funds aside for the construction of new landfill cells as
current ones are closed. A cost-per-ton for landfill cell replacement has been calculated based on
the actual costs to replace the last landfill cell. Each quarter, as trash is deposited into the landfill, a
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cost-per-ton transfer is made from the landfill operations to the replacement reserve. These funds
are intended to eliminate future borrowing or significant rate adjustments in order to open new cells.
The budgeted balance for the landfill cell replacement reserve for fiscal year 2025 is $3,693,268.
At June 30, 2023, it is estimated that the landfill had deposited 5,017,075 tons versus its permitted
capacity of 5,461,000 or 91.9%.
Capital replacement reserves
The City maintains long-term replacement reserves including cable television equipment, library
equipment, vehicles and heavy equipment, information technology equipment replacement, transit
system buses and facilities, parking facilities, water and wastewater facilities, airport infrastructure,
and storm water infrastructure. Included in the operating budget are transfers and internal charges
to the replacement reserves for the purpose of funding the replacement of these types of equipment,
facilities, and infrastructure. Equipment Fund transfers are equivalent to the annual depreciation on
the equipment so that these replacements are fully funded when they are necessary. The
replacement reserve for transit buses and facilities is funded at 20% of accumulated depreciation
due to the availability of state and federal grants to make these purchases. Transit buses and
facilities are depreciated using the straight-line method over an eight-year useful life. These grants
typically fund 80% - 85% of the acquisition cost of the bus. The projected balances for replacement
funds for fiscal year 2025 are as follows:
The City also collects funds to replace copy machines through a charge-per-copy that is collected in
the Central Services Fund. This fund is projected to have $822,501 in fund balance at the end of
fiscal year 2025 available for the replacement of copy machines.
Risk Management and Health & Dental Insurance Reserves (OPEB)
The City contracts for actuarial services for the purpose of calculating and maintaining reserves that
are intended to provide for certain liabilities. Actuarial calculations regarding liabilities for future
expenditures are determined for risk management (liability, workers compensation, and property
insurance) payments, health and dental insurance payments, and retiree health and dental
insurance benefits. Actuarial calculations are updated annually and help determine internal charge
rates and premium rates for risk management and health insurance charges. The estimated Risk
Reserve Fund Balance
Library equipment General 188,413$
Parking infrastructure & facilities Parking 195,000$
Public transportation buses & facilities Transit 2,761,556$
Facility replacement General 5,528,028$
Vehicles and heavy equipment Equipment 10,196,168$
Cable television equipment General 131,171$
Info technology equipment ITS 1,415,189$
Wastewater infrastructure & facilities Wastewater 3,359,160$
Water infrastructure & facilities Water 3,599,596$
Stormwater infrastructure & facilities Stormwater 662,961$
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Management fund reserve for fiscal year 2025 is $3,176,456. The estimated Health Insurance
reserve for fiscal year 2025 is $19,611,041 of which $8,730,093 is being reserved for Other Post-
Employment Benefit (OPEB) liabilities. The OPEB liability was calculated with the actuarial
assumption of a 4.13% discount rate, an inflation rate of 2.6% per annum, a salary increase rate of
3.25%, and an annual medical trend rate of 7.00% decreasing 0.5% each year to a 4.5% ultimate
medical trend rate. The estimated Dental Insurance reserve for fiscal year 2025 is $630,637.
Capital Project Plan
The five-year capital improvement program (CIP) is developed and updated annually through a
process involving all City departments in the collection and review of the capital improvement needs
of the City. The plan reviews, plans, and prioritizes the capital replacement and capital expansion
needs of the City in coordination with the City’s financial and operational demands. The City’s five-
year capital improvement plan is integrated into the City’s financial plan and annual budget. This
plan also coordinates with the City’s long-range debt planning to ensure that sufficient debt funding
is available at the time improvements are needed or expected. The projected debt issues in the
program have been integrated into the Debt Service Fund’s budget.
Below is the five-year capital improvement plan expenditure summary by division.
Total expenditures for the Capital Improvement Program for years 2024 – 2028 are $274,559,947.
Total funding sources for the Capital Improvement Program for year 2024 – 2028 are $260,152,947.
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 Total
Airport 2,197,732$ 6,500,000$ 932,545$ 1,250,000$ 150,000$ 11,030,277$
Equipment 12,000,000 12,000,000
Finance Administration 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Fire 130,000 500,000 2,050,000 9,500,000 12,180,000
Government Buildings 1,000,000 250,000 450,000 250,000 50,000 2,000,000
Landfill 4,410,750 4,000,000 60,000 689,250 222,500 9,382,500
Library 55,000 775,000 830,000
Parking Operations 1,015,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,685,000 2,565,000 8,065,000
Parks Maintenance 2,675,000 1,450,000 4,200,000 1,720,000 1,540,000 11,585,000
Police 125,000 125,000
Public Works Administration 400,000 400,000
Recreation 550,000 10,350,000 500,000 50,000 50,000 11,500,000
Senior Center 1,825,000 1,825,000 3,650,000
Stormwater 935,000 785,000 1,090,000 240,000 240,000 3,290,000
Street Operations 12,728,470 15,897,800 25,662,800 24,382,800 28,762,800 107,434,670
Transit Operations 7,285,000 20,705,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 28,065,500
Wastewater Treatment 32,723,000 560,000 926,000 2,141,000 4,972,000 41,322,000
Water Operations 2,830,000 970,000 3,100,000 2,250,000 2,050,000 11,200,000
TOTAL 68,634,952$ 76,043,300$ 43,046,345$ 46,108,050$ 40,727,300$ 274,559,947$
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
Summary by Division
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Employee
General Benefits Debt Service Parking Transit Wastewater Water
Fund (10**) Fund (2400) Fund (50**) Fund (710*) Fund (715*) Fund (720*) Fund (730*)
Estimated Fund Balance 7/1/2024 49,032,243$ 3,905,520$ 6,888,310$ 1,924,841$ 6,425,074$ 21,903,810$ 14,109,124$
Revenues
Property Taxes 42,127,400$ 14,503,900$ 11,527,800$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Other City Taxes 3,308,000 151,700 116,600 - - - -
Licenses, Permits, & Fees 2,587,900 - - - - - -
Use of Money and Property 1,018,100 - 54,500 24,980 274,400 80,200 331,000
Intergovernmental 4,394,434 680,300 224,500 - 6,674,700 - -
Charges for Fees and Services 1,243,150 - - 8,448,835 910,200 13,208,100 11,079,200
Miscellaneous 7,313,701 - - 490,000 69,000 65,200 840,000
Other Financial Sources 540,600 - 65,200 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 62,533,285 15,335,900 11,988,600 8,963,815 7,928,300 13,353,500 12,250,200
Transfers In 13,753,900 - 1,562,200 1,500,000 4,997,200 5,375,000 1,872,200
Total Revenues & Transfers In 76,287,185$ 15,335,900$ 13,550,800$ 10,463,815$ 12,925,500$ 18,728,500$ 14,122,400$
Expenditures by Department
City Council 192,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
City Clerk 636,705 - - - - - -
City Attorney 965,048 - - - - - -
City Manager 6,099,840 - - - - - -
Finance 5,529,700 1,146,925 13,787,740 - - - -
Police 17,809,695 - - - - - -
Fire 11,178,075 - - - - - -
Parks & Recreation 10,639,040 - - - - - -
Library 7,887,900 - - - - - -
Senior Center 1,147,250 - - - - - -
Neighborhood & Dvlpmt Services 4,924,846 - - - - - -
Public Works 3,668,600 - - - - 12,714,600 10,356,952
Transportation Services 413,700 - - 5,162,374 11,955,550 - -
Airport - - - - - - -
Governmental Projects - - - - - - -
Enterprise Projects - - - - - - -
Internal Services Projects - - - - - - -
Sub-Total Expenditures 71,092,899 1,146,925 13,787,740 5,162,374 11,955,550 12,714,600 10,356,952
Transfers Out 16,932,800 14,224,200 - 3,244,800 2,955,500 6,732,500 3,640,200
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 88,025,699$ 15,371,125$ 13,787,740$ 8,407,174$ 14,911,050$ 19,447,100$ 13,997,152$
Estimated Fund Balance 6/30/2025 37,293,730$ 3,870,295$ 6,651,370$ 3,981,482$ 4,439,524$ 21,185,210$ 14,234,372$
Restricted, Committed, Assigned 13,628,555 - - 498,702 2,761,556 8,317,873 4,965,050
Unassigned Fund Balance 6/30/2025 23,665,175$ 3,870,295$ 6,651,370$ 3,482,780$ 1,677,968$ 12,867,336$ 9,269,322$
Additional information regarding changes in fund balances can be found within individual fund summaries.
City of Iowa City
All Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2025
296
Refuse Housing Capital Non-Major Total Total
Collection Landfill Stormwater Authority Projects Budgetary Budgetary Non-Budgetary All
Fund (7400) Fund (750*) Fund (770*) Fund (79**) Fund Funds Funds Funds Funds
2,018,613$ 20,925,512$ 1,515,809$ 6,706,163$ 7,569,964$ 15,759,289$ 158,684,272$ 46,964,689$ 205,648,961$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 662,400$ 68,821,500$ -$ 68,821,500$
- - - - - 4,388,100 7,964,400 - 7,964,400
- - - - - - 2,587,900 - 2,587,900
10,000 340,900 5,000 431,000 - 727,285 3,297,365 462,000 3,759,365
- - - 12,448,528 28,835,200 12,310,949 65,568,611 656,300 66,224,911
5,132,300 7,525,300 1,900,000 - - 68,500 49,515,585 602,700 50,118,285
- 98,700 11,800 5,200 - 159,000 9,052,601 25,628,501 34,681,102
- -- 8,000 16,350,000 181,100 17,144,900 160,000 17,304,900
5,142,300 7,964,900 1,916,800 12,892,728 45,185,200 18,497,334 223,952,862 27,509,501 251,462,363
7,000 1,514,800 1,101,200 - 30,783,500 2,371,700 64,838,700 - 64,838,700
5,149,300$ 9,479,700$ 3,018,000$ 12,892,728$ 75,968,700$ 20,869,034$ 288,791,562$ 27,509,501$ 316,301,063$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 192,500$ -$ 192,500$
- - - - - - 636,705 - 636,705
- - - - - - 965,048 - 965,048
- - - - - 125,000 6,224,840 - 6,224,840
- - - - - 3,404,000 23,868,365 17,283,488 41,151,853
- - - - - - 17,809,695 - 17,809,695
- - - - - - 11,178,075 - 11,178,075
- - - - - - 10,639,040 - 10,639,040
- - - - - - 7,887,900 - 7,887,900
- - - - - - 1,147,250 - 1,147,250
- - - 12,469,766 - 3,578,552 20,973,164 - 20,973,164
4,731,500 6,079,450 681,900 - - 7,965,300 46,198,302 7,894,700 54,093,002
- - - - - - 17,531,624 - 17,531,624
- - - - - 436,550 436,550 - 436,550
- - - - 41,047,794 - 41,047,794 - 41,047,794
- - - - 34,970,500 - 34,970,500 - 34,970,500
- - - - 100,000 - 100,000 - 100,000
4,731,500 6,079,450 681,900 12,469,766 76,118,294 15,509,402 241,807,352 25,178,188 266,985,540
250,000 1,525,000 2,135,000 30,700 - 5,668,000 57,338,700 7,500,000 64,838,700
4,981,500$ 7,604,450$ 2,816,900$ 12,500,466$ 76,118,294$ 21,177,402$ 299,146,052$ 32,678,188$ 331,824,240$
2,186,413$ 22,800,762$ 1,716,909$ 7,098,425$ 7,420,370$ 15,450,921$ 148,329,782$ 41,796,002$ 190,125,785$
- 20,061,054 662,961 1,378,686 - 547,759 52,822,195 20,341,450 73,163,646
2,186,413$ 2,739,708$ 1,053,948$ 5,719,739$ 7,420,370$ 14,903,162$ 95,507,587$ 21,454,552$ 116,962,139$
City of Iowa City
All Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2025
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Other Metro
Road Shared Planning Org. Emergency
CDBG HOME Grant Use Tax Revenue of Jo. Co. Levy
Fund (2100) Fund (2110) Fund (2200) Fund (2300) Fund (2350) Fund (2450)
Estimated Fund Balance 7/1/2023 56,543$ 131,805$ 5,273,012$ 93,700$ 437,564$ 1,231,984$
Revenues
Property Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Other City Taxes - - - - - -
Licenses, Permits, & Fees - - - - - -
Use of Money and Property 13,785 14,425 - 30,000 2,000 -
Intergovernmental 731,382 604,767 10,500,000 - 451,000 9,200
Charges for Fees and Services - - 68,500 - --
Miscellaneous 44,000 18,600 81,400 - 15,000 -
Other Financial Sources 97,400 83,700 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 886,567 721,492 10,649,900 30,000 468,000 9,200
Transfers In - - 697,100 - 394,600 -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 886,567$ 721,492$ 11,347,000$ 30,000$ 862,600$ 9,200$
Expenditures by Department
City Council -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
City Clerk - - - - - -
City Attorney - - - - - -
City Manager - - - - - 125,000
Finance - - - - - -
Police - - - - - -
Fire - - - - - -
Parks & Recreation - - - - - -
Library - - - - - -
Senior Center - - - - - -
Neighborhood & Dvlpmt Services 801,106 588,371 - 123,700 862,600 -
Public Works - - 7,965,300 - - -
Transportation Services - - - - - -
Airport - - - - - -
Governmental Projects - - - - - -
Enterprise Projects - - - - - -
Sub-Total Expenditures 801,106 588,371 7,965,300 123,700 862,600 125,000
Transfers Out 75,000 - 3,658,200 - - -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 876,106$ 588,371$ 11,623,500$ 123,700$ 862,600$ 125,000$
Estimated Fund Balance 6/30/2024 67,004$ 264,926$ 4,996,512$ -$ 437,564$ 1,116,184$
Restricted, Committed, Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Fund Balance 6/30/2024 67,004$ 264,926$ 4,996,512$ -$ 437,564$ 1,116,184$
Additional information regarding changes in fund balances can be found within individual fund summaries.
City of Iowa City
Non-Major Budgetary Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2025
298
Iowa City Tax Total
Affordable Property Increment Non-Major
Housing Management Financing SSMID - Airport Budgetary
Fund (2500) Fund (2510) Fund (26**) Fund (2820) Fund (7600) Funds
7,399,710$ 365,245$ 481,172$ -$ 288,555$ 15,759,289$
-$ -$ -$ 662,400$ -$ 662,400$
- - 4,388,100 - - 4,388,100
- - - - - -
- 226,575 - - 440,500 727,285
- -- 14,600 - 12,310,949
- -- - - 68,500
- -- - - 159,000
- -- - - 181,100
- 226,575 4,388,100 677,000 440,500 18,497,334
1,030,000 - 150,000 - 100,000 2,371,700
1,030,000$ 226,575$ 4,538,100$ 677,000$ 540,500$ 20,869,034$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - 125,000
- - 2,727,000 677,000 - 3,404,000
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
1,030,000 172,775 - - - 3,578,552
- - - - - 7,965,300
- - - - - -
- - - - 436,550 436,550 -
- - - - - -
- - - - - -
1,030,000 172,775 2,727,000 677,000 436,550 15,509,402
- - 1,584,800 - 350,000 5,668,000
1,030,000$ 172,775$ 4,311,800$ 677,000$ 786,550$ 21,177,402$
7,399,710$ 419,045$ 707,472$ -$ 42,505$ 15,450,921$
- - 547,759 - (0) 547,759
7,399,710$ 419,045$ 159,713$ -$ 42,505$ 14,903,162$
City of Iowa City
Non-Major Budgetary Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2024
299
Risk Information Central Health Dental Total
Equipment Management Technology Services Insurance Insurance Non-Budgetary
Fund (810*) Reserve (8200) Fund (830*) Fund (8400) Reserve (8500) Reserve (8600) Funds
Estimated Fund Balance 7/1/2023 20,811,558$ 3,370,956$ 3,790,895$ 897,601$ 17,515,941$ 577,737$ 46,964,689$
Revenues
Property Taxes -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Other City Taxes - - - - - - -
Licenses, Permits, & Fees - - - - - - -
Use of Money and Property 185,000 50,000 40,000 5,000 180,000 2,000 462,000
Intergovernmental 656,300 - - - - - 656,300
Charges for Fees and Services 500 - 26,500 - 555,600 20,100 602,700
Miscellaneous 7,652,800 1,076,200 2,701,701 138,800 13,618,000 441,000 25,628,501
Other Financial Sources 160,000 - - - - - 160,000
Sub-Total Revenues 8,654,600 1,126,200 2,768,201 143,800 14,353,600 463,100 27,509,501
Transfers In - - - - - - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 8,654,600$ 1,126,200$ 2,768,201$ 143,800$ 14,353,600$ 463,100$ 27,509,501$
Expenditures by Department
City Council -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
City Clerk - - - - - - -
City Attorney - - - - - - -
City Manager - - - - - - -
Finance - 1,320,700 3,075,188 218,900 12,258,500 410,200 17,283,488
Police - - - - - - -
Fire - - - - - - -
Parks & Recreation - - - - - - -
Library - - - - - - -
Senior Center - - - - - - -
Neighborhood & Dvlpmt Services - - - - - - -
Public Works 7,894,700 - - - - - 7,894,700
Transportation Services - - - - - - -
Airport - - - - - - -
Governmental Projects - - - - - - -
Enterprise Projects - - - - - - -
Sub-Total Expenditures 7,894,700 1,320,700 3,075,188 218,900 12,258,500 410,200 25,178,188
Transfers Out 7,400,000 - 100,000 - - - 7,500,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 15,294,700$ 1,320,700$ 3,175,188$ 218,900$ 12,258,500$ 410,200$ 32,678,188$
Estimated Fund Balance 6/30/2024 14,171,458$ 3,176,456$ 3,383,908$ 822,501$ 19,611,041$ 630,637$ 41,796,002$
Restricted, Committed, Assigned 10,196,168 - 1,415,189 - 8,730,093 - 20,341,450
Unassigned Fund Balance 6/30/2024 3,975,290$ 3,176,456$ 1,968,719$ 822,501$ 10,880,948$ 630,637$ 21,454,552$
Additional information regarding changes in fund balances can be found within individual fund summaries.
City of Iowa City
Non-Budgetary Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2025
300
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Budgetary Fund Revenues
General Fund
10** General Fund 59,720,325$ 61,177,164$ 60,373,755$ 60,820,755$ 62,533,285$ 63,611,607$
Special Revenue Funds
2100 CDBG 765,231 1,175,809 909,524 1,347,095 886,567 886,567
2110 HOME Grant 290,694 1,074,710 1,480,386 3,613,443 721,492 721,492
2200 Road Use Tax Fund 10,091,246 10,511,554 10,078,709 10,078,709 10,649,900 10,754,900
2300 Other Shared Revenue 9,958,207 608,543 30,654 30,654 30,000 -
2350 Metro Planning Org of Johnson Co 464,833 371,171 415,352 545,352 468,000 479,970
2400 Employee Benefits 14,891,999 14,856,963 14,814,799 14,814,799 15,335,900 15,707,141
2450 Emergency Levy 1,042,547 868,282 868,626 868,626 9,200 4,600
2500 Affordable Housing 3,076,974 2,204,266 - - - -
2510 Iowa City Property Management 243,332 264,452 266,988 266,988 226,575 226,575
26** Tax Increment Financing 4,061,053 4,154,649 4,083,031 4,059,847 4,388,100 4,552,300
2820 SSMID - Downtown 467,815 552,028 634,124 634,124 677,000 688,480
Debt Service Fund
5*** Debt Service 11,229,150 11,511,673 11,173,415 11,173,415 11,988,600 12,244,134
Enterprise Funds
710* Parking 5,123,875 5,444,647 5,611,532 5,629,848 8,963,815 9,048,303
715* Transit 10,397,584 7,291,062 6,562,268 11,422,466 7,928,300 6,208,393
720* Wastewater 12,261,752 12,897,695 12,548,301 12,548,301 13,353,500 13,485,574
730* Water 10,779,280 11,730,666 11,668,360 11,668,360 12,250,200 12,367,990
7400 Refuse Collection 3,985,877 4,635,714 4,968,435 4,968,435 5,142,300 5,193,623
750* Landfill 7,686,213 8,069,943 7,292,093 7,292,093 7,964,900 7,940,200
7600 Airport 450,535 410,661 406,797 406,797 440,500 440,500
7700 Stormwater 1,722,678 1,765,022 1,903,038 1,903,038 1,916,800 1,935,800
79** Housing Authority 12,097,433 11,923,720 12,274,066 12,274,066 12,892,728 12,892,728
Capital Projects Fund
Governmental Projects 16,093,861 16,926,265 15,940,000 19,761,194 16,535,200 26,633,000
Enterprise Projects 1,073,681 1,228,572 28,420,000 36,471,703 28,650,000 838,991
Total Budgetary Revenues 197,976,174$ 191,655,231$ 212,724,254$ 232,600,108$ 223,952,862$ 206,862,869$
Non-Budgetary Fund Revenues
Internal Service Funds
810* Equipment 7,585,052 8,228,072 8,742,979 8,742,979 8,654,600 8,807,656
8200 Risk Management 1,272,674 1,395,250 1,111,193 1,546,193 1,126,200 1,146,780
830* Information Technology 3,142,692 3,076,258 2,947,642 2,947,642 2,768,201 3,008,301
8400 Central Services 236,594 262,194 232,764 232,764 143,800 171,560
8500 Health Insurance 11,465,512 12,624,342 13,386,552 13,386,552 14,353,600 15,062,280
8600 Dental Insurance 402,133 446,963 430,941 430,941 463,100 471,920
Total Non-Budgetary Expenditures 24,104,657$ 26,033,079$ 26,852,071$ 27,287,071$ 27,509,501$ 28,668,497$
Total Revenues - All Funds 222,080,831$ 217,688,310$ 239,576,325$ 259,887,179$ 251,462,363$ 235,531,366$
Additional information regarding specific funds can be found within individual fund summaries.
City of Iowa City
All Funds
Revenues by Fund
301
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Budgetary Fund Revenues
Property Taxes 66,604,726$ 66,685,014$ 66,312,743$ 66,312,743$ 68,821,500$ 70,882,620$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 684,491 783,780 680,064 680,064 656,400 656,400
Mobile Home Tax 56,797 52,976 56,797 56,797 52,800 52,800
Hotel/Motel Tax 1,708,182 1,885,263 1,708,100 1,708,100 1,750,400 1,750,400
Utility Franchise Tax 1,148,998 1,116,963 1,151,500 1,151,500 1,116,700 1,116,700
TIF Revenues 4,016,096 4,093,617 4,083,031 4,059,847 4,388,100 4,552,300
Other City Taxes Total 7,614,563 7,932,599 7,679,492 7,656,308 7,964,400 8,128,600
Licenses, Permits, & Fees
General Use Permits 101,740 104,127 102,610 102,610 107,080 107,080
Food & Liquor Licenses 181,740 118,650 181,740 181,740 116,700 116,700
Professional License 2,755 2,155 2,755 2,755 2,000 2,000
Franchise Fees 540,221 508,934 540,200 540,200 470,000 470,000
Miscellaneous Permits & Licenses 72,071 59,731 70,216 70,216 61,000 61,000
Construction Permits & Inspection Fees 1,899,487 2,060,778 1,676,600 1,676,600 1,836,100 1,836,100
Licenses, Permits, & Fees Total 2,798,014 2,854,375 2,574,121 2,574,121 2,592,880 2,592,880
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 838,090 6,041,982 1,663,326 1,663,326 1,642,310 1,587,610
Rents 1,429,868 1,450,252 1,509,022 1,509,022 1,529,075 1,529,075
Royalties & Commissions 147,441 99,854 126,915 126,915 121,000 121,000
Use Of Money And Property Total 2,415,399 7,592,088 3,299,263 3,299,263 3,292,385 3,237,685
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 34,765,406 22,351,695 18,880,564 35,331,964 48,997,706 23,727,697
Property Tax Credits 1,554,618 1,243,695 1,602,806 1,602,806 1,404,500 1,098,257
Road Use Tax 9,900,316 10,346,324 9,900,316 9,900,316 10,500,000 10,605,000
State 28E Agreements 2,134,088 2,200,799 2,632,892 2,957,892 2,508,500 2,473,300
Operating Grants 58,765 71,122 55,875 55,875 54,000 54,000
Disaster Assistance 57,835 15,081 - - - -
Other State Grants 1,951,997 1,184,588 1,442,554 2,587,377 685,800 8,885,800
Local 28E Agreements 1,359,171 1,259,516 1,410,659 1,410,659 1,418,105 1,430,075
Intergovernmental Total 51,782,195 38,672,820 35,925,666 53,846,889 65,568,611 48,274,129
Charges For Fees & Services
Building & Development 4,128,695 2,631,328 532,214 532,214 478,850 478,850
Police Services 51,726 101,476 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
Animal Care Services 19,403 12,826 19,403 19,403 12,800 12,800
Fire Services 11,820 9,060 9,300 9,300 9,100 9,100
Transit Fees 919,435 1,054,035 927,000 64,500 - -
Culture & Recreation 571,135 637,499 594,123 594,123 644,100 644,100
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 66,099 116,977 59,976 59,976 67,500 67,500
Water Charges 10,128,971 10,477,522 10,555,850 10,555,850 11,084,600 11,195,390
Wastewater Charges 12,117,702 12,332,334 12,359,703 12,359,703 13,207,400 13,339,474
Refuse Charges 4,580,213 5,211,521 5,606,210 5,606,210 5,759,100 5,810,423
Landfill Charges 6,663,449 6,594,014 6,148,000 6,148,000 6,900,000 6,900,000
Stormwater Charges 1,704,329 1,729,888 1,880,000 1,880,000 1,900,000 1,919,000
Parking Charges 5,382,494 5,595,019 5,825,255 5,825,255 9,372,135 9,465,716
Charges For Fees & Services Total 46,345,472$ 46,503,503$ 44,597,034$ 43,734,534$ 49,515,585$ 49,922,353$
City of Iowa City
All Funds
Revenues by Type
302
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
City of Iowa City
All Funds
Revenues by Type
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 124,454$ 159,632$ 280,731$ 280,731$ 161,700$ 161,700$
Parking Fines 673,707 524,471 676,634 676,634 817,000 817,000
Library Fines & Fees 2,941 1,576 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Contributions & Donations 358,428 586,167 532,735 551,051 322,800 322,800
Printed Materials 23,020 18,676 20,300 20,300 17,300 17,300
Animal Adoption 57,840 60,491 57,840 57,840 60,500 60,500
Miscellaneous Merchandise 21,637 23,871 22,302 22,302 21,400 21,100
Intra-City Charges 5,639,376 6,086,864 6,383,611 6,383,611 6,782,100 6,791,100
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 1,621,139 1,616,002 936,133 2,866,133 866,801 865,101
Special Assessments 1,381 2,003 1,381 1,381 2,000 2,000
Miscellaneous Total 8,523,921 9,079,753 8,912,667 10,860,983 9,052,601 9,059,601
Other Financial Sources
Debt Sales 10,790,326 9,941,862 42,535,000 42,980,000 16,350,000 14,013,000
Sale Of Assets 413,157 1,931,798 445,400 892,400 420,900 420,900
Insurance Recoveries - - - - - -
Loans 688,401 461,419 442,867 442,867 374,000 331,100
Other Financial Sources Total 11,891,884 12,335,079 43,423,267 44,315,267 17,144,900 14,765,000
Total Budgetary Revenues 197,976,174$ 191,655,231$ 212,724,254$ 232,600,108$ 223,952,862$ 206,862,869$
Non-Budgetary Fund Revenues
Internal Service Funds 24,104,657 26,033,079 26,852,071 27,287,071 27,509,501 28,668,497
Total Non-Budgetary Revenues 24,104,657$ 26,033,079$ 26,852,071$ 27,287,071$ 27,509,501$ 28,668,497$
Total Revenues - All Funds 222,080,831$ 217,688,310$ 239,576,325$ 259,887,179$ 251,462,363$ 235,531,366$
Licenses,
Permits, & Fees
1%
Property Taxes
31%Use Of Money
And Property
1%
Intergovernmental
29%
Charges For Fees
& Services
22%
Miscellaneous
4%
Other City Taxes
4%
Other Financial
Sources
8%
FY25 Budgetary Fund Revenues by Type
303
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Budgetary Fund Expenditures
General Fund
10** General Fund 60,833,636$ 63,194,005$ 68,070,780$ 85,970,424$ 71,092,899$ 73,312,054$
Special Revenue Funds
2100 CDBG 706,002 1,075,683 778,376 1,215,947 801,106 819,436
2110 HOME Grant 182,162 1,187,631 1,348,625 3,481,682 588,371 601,162
2200 Road Use Tax Fund 6,647,987 6,976,682 7,792,239 8,056,137 7,965,300 8,090,456
2300 Other Shared Revenue 1,732,345 2,653,066 30,654 2,616,911 123,700 -
2350 Metro Planning Org of Johnson Co 759,804 769,756 830,005 1,094,735 862,600 886,824
2400 Employee Benefits 1,302,276 1,209,467 1,338,854 1,340,128 1,146,925 1,157,139
2450 Emergency Levy 280,977 566,870 468,850 468,850 125,000 125,000
2500 Affordable Housing 873,448 1,086,455 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,030,000 1,030,000
2510 Iowa City Property Management 204,873 151,996 247,229 247,229 172,775 378,443
26** Tax Increment Financing 3,051,238 3,013,888 2,192,030 2,292,083 2,727,000 2,582,500
2820 SSMID - Downtown 467,815 552,028 634,124 634,124 677,000 688,480
Debt Service Fund
5*** Debt Service 13,185,763 13,165,630 13,210,690 13,245,690 13,787,740 13,930,595
Enterprise Funds
710* Parking 4,138,165 4,050,511 4,359,209 4,431,752 5,162,374 5,291,051
715* Transit 12,558,148 8,876,778 10,333,648 15,181,854 11,955,550 9,917,437
720* Wastewater 9,911,472 10,849,518 8,183,257 8,457,153 12,714,600 12,785,314
730* Water 9,144,432 9,454,497 10,085,483 11,126,804 10,356,952 9,584,490
7400 Refuse Collection 4,001,720 4,077,518 4,627,383 4,949,584 4,731,500 4,986,365
750* Landfill 5,495,623 5,631,228 6,108,611 6,148,284 6,079,450 6,255,041
7600 Airport 425,107 450,628 406,307 408,624 436,550 420,891
7700 Stormwater 561,273 613,262 738,481 743,114 681,900 698,355
79** Housing Authority 11,745,588 11,921,445 11,686,204 11,716,320 12,469,766 12,680,757
Capital Projects Fund
Governmental Projects 19,678,277 22,949,801 31,178,470 51,921,737 41,047,794 35,077,800
Enterprise Projects 7,241,237 11,186,856 34,458,750 74,693,781 35,070,500 7,583,545
Total Budgetary Expenditures 175,129,366$ 185,665,200$ 220,108,259$ 311,442,947$ 241,807,352$ 208,883,135$
Non-Budgetary Funds Expenditures
Internal Service Funds
810* Equipment 4,639,406 6,325,457 6,554,320 9,012,308 7,894,700 7,630,733
8200 Risk Management 1,528,964 1,196,090 1,747,468 2,436,638 1,320,700 1,349,630
830* Information Technology 2,645,066 2,785,767 3,274,946 3,237,649 3,075,188 2,827,002
8400 Central Services 220,080 199,502 212,479 213,637 218,900 320,921
8500 Health Insurance 9,339,230 10,659,783 12,271,023 12,271,023 12,258,500 12,871,395
8600 Dental Insurance 356,454 386,892 382,521 382,521 410,200 418,404
Total Non-Budgetary Expenditures 18,729,201$ 21,553,491$ 24,442,757$ 27,553,776$ 25,178,188$ 25,418,085$
Total Expenditures - All Funds 193,858,566$ 207,218,690$ 244,551,016$ 338,996,723$ 266,985,540$ 234,301,220$
Additional information specific funds can be found within individual fund summaries.
City of Iowa City
All Funds
Expenditures by Fund
304
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Budget
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Budgetary Funds Expenditures
City Council 158,711$ 174,794$ 178,611$ 178,611$ 192,500$ 197,524$
City Clerk 560,078 558,190 624,775 668,862 636,705 654,450
City Attorney 850,566 896,859 914,555 927,296 965,048 993,460
City Manager 4,494,320 5,190,572 5,616,957 11,474,098 6,224,840 6,372,066
Finance 22,082,709 22,109,907 22,466,294 22,926,526 23,868,365 24,027,160
Police 14,867,148 15,682,532 17,346,723 18,033,069 17,809,695 18,422,969
Fire 9,112,628 9,506,986 10,313,473 10,339,970 11,178,075 11,742,946
Parks & Recreation 9,670,687 10,338,539 10,567,119 10,773,602 10,639,040 10,924,849
Library 6,934,581 7,226,829 7,877,340 7,981,403 7,887,900 8,079,514
Senior Center 1,032,310 1,053,568 1,154,420 1,184,397 1,147,250 1,173,181
Neighborhood & Development Services 22,063,191 24,008,230 20,751,387 36,734,056 20,973,164 21,443,772
Public Works 38,607,556 40,694,990 40,875,341 42,879,612 46,198,302 46,134,452
Transportation Services 17,350,261 13,635,918 15,377,738 20,317,303 17,531,624 15,634,557
Airport 425,107 450,628 406,307 408,624 436,550 420,891
Capital Projects Fund
Governmental Projects 19,678,277 22,949,801 31,178,470 51,921,737 41,047,794 35,077,800
Enterprise Projects 7,241,237 11,186,856 34,458,750 74,693,781 35,070,500 7,583,545
Total Capital Project Funds 26,919,514 34,136,657 65,637,220 126,615,518 76,118,294 42,661,345
Total Budgetary Expenditures 175,129,366$ 185,665,200$ 220,108,259$ 311,442,947$ 241,807,352$ 208,883,135$
Non-Budgetary Funds Expenditures
Finance 14,089,795 15,228,034 17,888,437 18,541,468 17,283,488 17,787,352
Public Works 4,639,406 6,325,457 6,554,320 9,012,308 7,894,700 7,630,733
Total Non-Budgetary Expenditures 18,729,201$ 21,553,491$ 24,442,757$ 27,553,776$ 25,178,188$ 25,418,085$
Total Expenditures - All Funds 193,858,566$ 207,218,690$ 244,551,016$ 338,996,723$ 266,985,540$ 234,301,220$
City of Iowa City
All Funds
Expenditures by Department
City Council
0%
City Clerk
0%
City Attorney1%
City Manager
4%Finance
15%Police
11%
Fire
7%
Parks &
Recreation
7%
Library
5%
Senior Center
1%
Neighborhood &
Development Services
13%
Public Works
26%
Transportation
Services
10%
Airport
0%
FY24 Budgetary Fund Expenditures by
Department
(excluding Capital Projects)
305
General
Special
Revenue
TIF
Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service
Fund
Internal
Service Enterprise
Debt
Reserves Total
General Fund 72,422$ 1,097,680$ 259,100$ 3,708,470$ 20,052$ -$ 4,343,156$ -$ 9,500,880$
Special Revenue Funds:
Employee Benefits 13,192,818 665,184 - - - - - - 13,858,002
CDBG - - - 75,000 - - - - 75,000
Road Use Tax 95,816 341,973 - 3,145,000 - - 76,786 - 3,659,575
Other Shared Revenue 10,585,598 85,136 - - - 53,514 916,993 - 11,641,241
Emergency Levy - - - 325,000 - - - - 325,000
Tax Increment Financing 42,722 - - 1,046 1,688,012 - - - 1,731,780
Enterprise Funds:
From Parking - - - 1,015,000 - - 1,378,595 - 2,393,595
From Transit - - - 6,510,000 - - 750,000 - 7,260,000
From Wastewater - - - 3,423,000 - - 3,500,000 5,227,813 12,150,813
From Water - - - 2,830,000 - - 1,800,000 1,364,675 5,994,675
From Landfill - - - 4,910,750 - - 875,000 - 5,785,750
From Airport - - - 107,500 - - - - 107,500
From Stormwater - - - 935,000 - - 1,100,000 - 2,035,000
From Housing Authority 54,791 - - - - - - - 54,791
Internal Service Funds:
From Info. Technology Services - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
Total Transfers In:24,044,167$ 2,189,973$ 259,100$ 27,085,766$ 1,708,064$ 53,514$ 14,740,530$ 6,592,488$ 76,673,602$
General
Special
Revenue
TIF
Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service
Fund
Internal
Service Enterprise
Debt
Reserves Total
General Fund 72,422$ 23,874,232$ 42,722$ -$ -$ -$ 54,791$ -$ 24,044,167$
Road Use Tax Fund - 739,316 - - - - - - 739,316
Other Special Revenue Funds 1,356,780 352,977 - - - - - - 1,709,757
Debt Service Fund 20,052 - 1,688,012 - - - - - 1,708,064
Enterprise Funds 4,343,156 993,779 - - - - 9,403,595 - 14,740,530
Debt Service Reserves - - - - - - 6,592,488 - 6,592,488
Capital Project Funding 3,708,470 3,545,000 1,046 - - 100,000 19,731,250 - 27,085,766
Internal Service - 53,514 - - - - - - 53,514
Total Transfers Out:9,500,880$ 29,558,818$ 1,731,780$ -$ -$ 100,000$ 35,782,124$ -$ 76,673,602$
City of Iowa City
Adopted Budget Transfer Schedule
Fiscal Year 2024
Transfers In
Transfers Out
306
General
Special
Revenue
TIF
Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service
Fund
Internal
Service Enterprise
Debt
Reserves Total
General Fund 72,400$ 1,125,600$ 150,000$ 11,087,800$ 20,100$ -$ 4,476,900$ -$ 16,932,800$
Special Revenue Funds:
Employee Benefits 13,527,100 697,100 - - - - - - 14,224,200
CDBG - - - 75,000 - - - - 75,000
Road Use Tax 81,200 299,000 - 3,200,000 - - 78,000 - 3,658,200
Tax Increment Financing 42,500 - - 200 1,542,100 - - - 1,584,800
Enterprise Funds:
From Parking - - - 1,450,000 - - 1,794,800 - 3,244,800
From Transit - - - 2,205,500 - - 750,000 - 2,955,500
From Wastewater - - - 1,360,000 - - 1,500,000 3,872,500 6,732,500
From Water - - - 1,770,000 - - 1,800,000 - 3,570,000
From Refuse - - - 250,000 - - - - 250,000
From Landfill - - - 500,000 - - 1,025,000 - 1,525,000
From Airport - - - 350,000 - - - - 350,000
From Stormwater - - - 1,035,000 - - 1,100,000 - 2,135,000
From Housing Authority 30,700 - - - - - - - 30,700
From Debt Reserves - - - - - - 70,200 - 70,200
Internal Service Funds:
From Equipment - - - 7,400,000 - - - - 7,400,000
From Info. Technology Services - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
Total Transfers In:13,753,900$ 2,121,700$ 150,000$ 30,783,500$ 1,562,200$ -$ 12,594,900$ 3,872,500$ 64,838,700$
General
Special
Revenue
TIF
Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service
Fund
Internal
Service Enterprise
Debt
Reserves Total
General Fund 72,400$ 13,608,300 42,500$ -$ -$ -$ 30,700$ -$ 13,753,900$
Road Use Tax Fund - 697,100 - - - - - - 697,100
Other Special Revenue Funds 1,275,600 299,000 - - - - - - 1,574,600
Debt Service Fund 20,100 - 1,542,100 - - - - - 1,562,200
Enterprise Funds 4,476,900 78,000 - - - - 7,969,800 70,200 12,594,900
Debt Service Reserves - - - - - - 3,872,500 - 3,872,500
Capital Project Funding 11,087,800 3,275,000 200 - - 7,500,000 8,920,500 - 30,783,500
Total Transfers Out:16,932,800$ 17,957,400$ 1,584,800$ -$ -$ 7,500,000$ 20,793,500$ 70,200$ 64,838,700$
City of Iowa City
Projected Budget Transfer Schedule
Fiscal Year 2025
Transfers In
Transfers Out
307
General
Special
Revenue
TIF
Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service
Fund
Internal
Service Enterprise
Debt
Reserves Total
General Fund 72,400$ 1,128,500$ 150,000$ 2,787,800$ 20,100$ -$ 4,604,300$ -$ 8,763,100$
Special Revenue Funds:
Employee Benefits 13,932,500 718,426 - - - - - - 14,650,926
Road Use Tax 81,200 308,000 - 2,715,000 - - 79,200 - 3,183,400
Emergency Levy - - - - - - - - -
Tax Increment Financing 42,500 - - - 1,951,000 - - - 1,993,500
Enterprise Funds:
From Parking - - - 1,350,000 - - 1,597,700 - 2,947,700
From Transit - - - 25,000 - - 750,000 - 775,000
From Wastewater - - - 926,000 - - 1,500,000 3,755,800 6,181,800
From Water - - - 3,100,000 - - 2,500,000 - 5,600,000
From Landfill - - - 60,000 - - 1,025,000 - 1,085,000
From Airport - - - 93,554 - - - - 93,554
From Stormwater - - - 1,090,000 - - 1,100,000 - 2,190,000
From Housing Authority 31,621 - - - - - - - 31,621
From Debt Reserves - - - - - - 804,153 - 804,153
Internal Service Funds:
From Info. Technology Services - - - 100,000 - - - - 100,000
Total Transfers In:14,160,221$ 2,154,926$ 150,000$ 12,247,354$ 1,971,100$ -$ 13,960,353$ 3,755,800$ 48,399,754$
General
Special
Revenue
TIF
Special
Revenue
Capital
Projects
Debt
Service
Fund
Internal
Service Enterprise
Debt
Reserves Total
General Fund 72,400$ 14,013,700$ 42,500$ -$ -$ -$ 31,621$ -$ 14,160,221$
Road Use Tax Fund - 718,426 - - - - - - 718,426
Other Special Revenue Funds 1,278,500 308,000 - - - - - - 1,586,500
Debt Service Fund 20,100 - 1,951,000 - - - - - 1,971,100
Enterprise Funds 4,604,300 79,200 - - - - 8,472,700 804,153 13,960,353
Debt Service Reserves - - - - - - 3,755,800 - 3,755,800
Capital Project Funding 2,787,800 2,715,000 - - - 100,000 6,644,554 - 12,247,354
Total Transfers Out:8,763,100$ 17,834,326$ 1,993,500$ -$ -$ 100,000$ 18,904,675$ 804,153$ 48,399,754$
City of Iowa City
Revised Budget Transfer Schedule
Fiscal Year 2026
Transfers In
Transfers Out
308
2018
Adopted
2019
Adopted
2020
Adopted
2021
Adopted
2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
2024
Adopted
2025
Budget
Change
in FTEs
FY2024-2025
Budgetary Funds
General Fund
City Council 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 -
City Clerk 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
City Attorney 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 -
City Manager:
City Manager 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 -
Communications Office 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.89 8.89 9.26 10.26 10.26 -
Human Resources 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Human Rights 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 -
Economic Development 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Climate Action & Outreach - - - 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Finance:
Finance Adminstration 2.15 2.90 2.90 2.90 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Tort Liability 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Accounting 7.60 7.00 7.00 7.00 6.45 6.45 6.70 6.70 -
Purchasing 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.95 3.95 3.70 3.70 -
Revenue 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 -
Police:
Police Administration 6.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 -
Police Support Services (1) 19.00 26.00 27.00 29.26 30.76 30.76 31.26 32.26 1.00
Police Field Operations 80.00 79.00 78.00 78.00 78.00 78.00 79.00 79.00 -
Fire:
Fire Administration 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Fire Emergency Operations 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 59.00 61.00 61.00 -
Fire Prevention 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Fire Training 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Parks and Recreation:
Park and Rec Admin 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Government Buildings 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
Recreation 14.75 14.00 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 -
Park Maintenance Administration 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Park Maintenance Operations 15.00 15.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 -
Forestry 3.00 5.00 5.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 -
Cemetery Operations 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 -
Library:
General Library (2)43.27 43.27 43.15 43.02 43.02 43.02 43.02 43.42 0.40
Library Board Controlled Funds 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Library Gifts and Bequests(2)0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 - (0.40)
Library Development Office 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Senior Center Administrations 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.76 7.76 7.76 7.76 7.76 -
Neighborhood & Development Services:
Neighborhood & Development Admin 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 -
Sustainability Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 - - - - - -
Community Development 3.63 3.63 3.63 3.63 3.63 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
Neighborhood Outreach 1.95 1.95 1.95 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 -
Housing Inspection 6.20 8.30 8.30 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 -
Building Inspection 7.30 7.30 7.30 8.80 8.80 7.80 7.80 7.80 -
Urban Planning 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.50 4.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 -
Public Works:
Public Works Administration 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
Engineering Services (3)16.00 16.00 16.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 19.40 20.40 1.00
City of Iowa City
Personnel Full-Time Equivalents
Last Eight Years
309
2018
Adopted
2019
Adopted
2020
Adopted
2021
Adopted
2022
Adopted
2023
Adopted
2024
Adopted
2025
Budget
Change
in FTEs
FY2024-2025
City of Iowa City
Personnel Full-Time Equivalents
Last Eight Years
Transportation Services:
Transportation Services Admin 3.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 -
CBD Maintenance Operations(4) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - (1.00)
Sub-total General Fund 367.18 370.68 372.06 383.84 386.34 387.08 395.98 396.98 1.00
Special Revenue Funds
Road Use Tax:
Traffic Engineering 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
Streets System Maintenance 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.25 29.25 -
Metro Planning Org of Johnson Co 4.70 5.20 5.20 5.20 5.20 5.20 5.20 5.20 -
Employee Benefits 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 -
Sub-total Special Revenue Funds 37.25 37.75 37.75 37.75 37.75 38.75 39.00 39.00 -
Enterprise Funds
Parking (4)21.63 21.38 19.63 21.38 21.38 21.88 23.13 24.13 1.00
Transit 50.63 50.38 50.38 51.13 51.13 51.63 53.88 53.88 -
Wastewater 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.00 26.25 26.25 -
Water 31.75 31.75 31.75 31.25 31.25 31.25 32.25 32.25 -
Refuse Collection 17.50 17.88 18.88 19.38 19.38 20.38 20.38 20.38 -
Landfill 14.00 14.88 15.88 15.88 16.13 16.13 17.13 17.13 -
Airport Operations 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Stormwater 1.50 1.50 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.10 2.10 -
Housing Authority(s)9.60 9.50 9.50 10.62 10.62 11.00 12.00 13.00 1.00
Sub-total Enterprise Funds 173.61 174.27 175.52 178.64 178.89 181.27 188.12 190.12 2.00
Total Budgetary Funds 578.04 582.70 585.33 600.23 602.98 607.10 623.10 626.10 3.00
Non-Budgetary Funds
Internal Service Funds
Equipment 10.75 10.75 10.75 11.75 12.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 -
Risk Management 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 -
Information Technology Services 10.80 9.80 9.80 9.80 9.80 10.50 10.80 10.80 -
Central Services 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Sub-total Internal Service Funds 23.85 22.85 22.85 23.85 24.10 23.80 24.10 24.10 -
Total Non-Budgetary Funds 23.85 22.85 22.85 23.85 24.10 23.80 24.10 24.10 -
Total Full-Time Equivalents 601.89 605.55 608.18 624.08 627.08 630.90 647.20 650.20 3.00
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(1) A 1.00 FTE Civilan Crime Analyst was added in fiscal year 2025 budget.
(2) A .40 FTE Library Assistant III is being reclassified from Library Gifts and Bequests to General Library.
(3) A 1.00 FTE Senior Facilities Design and Construction Manager was added in fiscal year 2024.
(4) A 1.0 FTE M.W. II - CBD is being moved from CBD Maintenance Operations to Parking.
(5) A 1.0 FTE Public Housing Technician was added in fiscal year 2024.
City of Iowa City
Personnel Full-Time Equivalents
Last Eight Years
367.18 370.68 372.06 383.84 386.34 387.08 395.98 396.98
37.25 37.75 37.75 37.75 37.75 38.75 39.00 39.00
173.61 174.27 175.52 178.64 178.89 181.27 188.12 190.12
23.85 22.85 22.85 23.85 24.10 23.80 24.10 24.10
2018
ADOPTED
2019
ADOPTED
2020
ADOPTED
2021
ADOPTED
2022
ADOPTED
2023
ADOPTED
2024
ADOPTED
2025
BUDGET
FTE Summary by Fund Type
Last Eight Years
General Fund Special Revenue Funds Enterprise Funds Internal Service Funds
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GENERAL FUND
Fund Summary
Assigned, Committed & Restricted
Fund Balance
Revenues
Expenditures
Division Summaries
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GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is the City’s main operating fund and includes activities for the following
departments: City Council, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Finance, Police, Fire, Parks &
Recreation, Library, Senior Center, Neighborhood & Development Services, Public Works, and
Transportation Services. We present a budget where revenues are less than expenditures for the
General Fund in fiscal year 2025, with revenue & transfers in and expenditures & transfers out
projected at $71.1 and $88.1 million, respectively.
A. General Fund Revenues
Revenues & Transfers In 2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Property Taxes 40,379,475$ 40,472,426$ 40,186,840$ 42,127,400$ 43,391,222$
Other City Taxes 3,311,724 3,516,623 3,312,497 3,308,000 3,308,000
Licenses And Permits 2,786,476 2,854,375 2,565,193 2,587,900 2,587,900
Use Of Money And Property 631,248 1,825,450 1,033,209 1,018,100 1,018,100
Intergovernmental 4,045,574 3,918,196 4,223,162 4,394,434 4,208,934
Charges For Fees And Services 1,726,449 1,371,200 1,242,099 1,243,150 1,243,150
Miscellaneous 6,195,617 6,560,881 7,173,558 7,313,701 7,313,701
Other Financial Sources 643,761 658,013 1,084,197 540,600 540,600
Sub-total Revenues:59,720,325 61,177,164 60,820,755 62,533,285 63,611,607
Transfers In 19,238,734 18,106,328 24,044,167 13,753,900 14,222,621
Total Revenues & Transfers In 78,959,059$ 79,283,492$ 84,864,922$ 76,287,185$ 77,834,228$
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1. Property Taxes - Property tax revenue of $42.1 million is the primary funding source for
General Fund operations, providing approximately 67.3% of total revenue, excluding
transfers in, in fiscal year 2025. The fiscal year 2025 budget is an increase of 4.8% over
the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $40.2 million, and there is an average increase of
3.5% over the last five years. These totals do not include the transfer in of the Employee
Benefits property tax levy from the Employee Benefits Fund. There are a number of
factors which determine the City’s tax levy each year: property valuations by class, the
state’s annual Assessment Limitation Order (rollback), TIF district reservations and
rebates, statutory limits on individual tax levies, the City’s own Financial and Fiscal
Policies, restrictions from external entities on other financing sources, and funding
requirements for projected expenditures.
Iowa House File 718 – In 2023 the State Legislature passed Iowa House File 718. With
this legislation, it eliminated two property tax levies that City was utilizing, the Library Levy
and Emergency Levy, and added them to the General Levy. With this change, in fiscal
year 2025 the General Levy will move from $8.10 to $8.57. However, also with this
legislation since our taxable valuation growth for fiscal year 2025 is greater than 3%, then
the $8.57 is reduced to $8.40196.
100% Assessment - Property valuations are set by the City and County Assessor. State
law requires that all real property be reassessed every two years, specifically in odd-
numbered years. Since 2003, valuations within the Iowa City corporate limits have
increased an average of 8.1% in revaluation years and 2.4% in non-revaluation years.
Valuations reported by the Johnson County Auditor’s office for January 1, 2023 served as
the basis for determining property tax revenue in fiscal year 2025. Their report indicates an
18.2% increase in total assessed value in the last year, from $7.37 billion to $8.71 billion.
Assessment Limitation Order / Rollback - The State of Iowa has a statutory growth
limitation of three percent (3%) annually on taxable residential property valuations. Each
year, the Department of Revenue’s Assessment Limitation Order sets a ‘rollback’ value by
class which, when applied, determines taxable valuations. The growth restriction is applied
to the residential valuations, limiting the growth percentage in taxable value to agricultural
valuations. The impact is that the percentage growth in taxable valuations for urban
residential property each year is limited to either three percent (3%) or the growth in
agricultural property, whichever is lower.
Property Tax growth restrictions and rollbacks were changed with State legislation in 2013
with Iowa Senate File 295. That legislation added the following changes to property
taxation:
1. the annual growth limitation on residential property of three percent (3%) was
decreased from four percent (4%) starting in fiscal year 2015;
2. a rollback of ninety-five percent (95%) was added to commercial, industrial, and
railroad property classes starting in fiscal year 2015 and was lowered to ninety
percent (90%) starting in fiscal year 2016;
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3. the State added a reimbursement or “backfill” to jurisdictions for lost revenue due
to the rollback of valuation on commercial, industrial, and railroad properties; this
“backfill” is locked at the fiscal year 2017 amounts going forward starting in fiscal
year 2018;
4. a new multi-residential class of property was added in fiscal year 2017 that has a
declining rollback which will decrease each year until fiscal year 2024 when it
matches the residential rollback percentage.
In fiscal year 2013, the rollback exempted $1.7 billion of Iowa City’s assessed valuation.
In fiscal year 2025, the rollback will exempt $4.2 billion of assessed valuations. The
residential and agricultural rollbacks for fiscal year 2025 are 46.3428% and 71.8370%,
respectively, compared to fiscal year 2024 rollbacks of 54.6501% and 91.6430%,
respectively.
Also, beginning in fiscal year 2024 the commercial, industrial, and railroad properties are
taxed at the residential rate for the first $150,000 of assessed value and then 90%
thereafter, which is different from the fiscal year 2023 rate of 90%. The following graph
illustrates the impact of the rollback on taxable valuations.
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2. Other City Taxes - This category, estimated at $3.3 million in fiscal year 2025, includes
Hotel Motel Taxes of $1,750,400, $407,800 in gas and electric excise taxes, and
$1,116,700 in utility franchise taxes. The fiscal year 2025 budget is an increase of 0.3.%
over the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $3.3 million, and there is an average
increase of 7.4% over the last five years.
a) Hotel Motel Tax: This revenue source is a state-administered tax. Estimated at
$1,750,400 in fiscal year 2025, the seven percent (7%) tax on gross hotel/motel room
rental receipts is distributed as follows:
Convention & Visitor's Bureau 25.00%
Police Patrol 47.50%
Parks & Recreational Facilities 27.50%
Total Hotel Motel 7% Tax 100.00%
In addition, fifty percent (50%) of the hotel/motel taxes generated by the Hilton Garden
Inn are transferred to the Tax Increment Financing Fund and then rebated back to the
developer. This agreement started in fiscal year 2018 and will continue until fiscal year
2029.
b) Utility Replacement Excise Tax: The Gas and Electric Excise tax is collected on the
generation, distribution, and delivery of electricity and natural gas. This tax replaced
the taxation on utility property in 1999. Cities are required to calculate property tax
revenues with and without gas and electric utility property valuations. The calculated
difference is required to establish the General Property Tax Equivalents which is the
c) basis of the Iowa Department of Revenue distribution formula.
d) Utility Franchise Taxes on utility customers: Senate File 478 was enacted by the Iowa
state legislature during its 2009 session, establishing cities’ right to impose a franchise
tax on gas and electric utilities. On February 16, 2010, the Iowa City Council passed
and approved an ordinance establishing a one percent (1%) tax to be expended for
the following purposes:
1) Inspecting, supervising and otherwise regulating the MidAmerican Energy
Company’s gas and electric franchises.
2) Public safety, including the equipping of fire, police and emergency
services.
3) Public infrastructure to support commercial and industrial economic
development.
$1,116,700 estimate for fiscal year 2025, approximately $753,900 will remain in the
City’s general fund for maintenance of street right-of-way and for operational costs
associated with Fire Station #4. The remaining $362,800 is for capital improvement
projects (CIP) in the right of way.
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3. Licenses & Permits - This category consists of revenue received for building and rental
housing permits/inspections, franchise fees, plumbing license and taxi license fees; beer,
liquor and cigarette permit/license fees (state regulated), sign permits, burial permits,
animal licensing and some miscellaneous fees. Fiscal year 2025 budget for Licenses and
Permits is estimated at $2.59 million. The fiscal year 2025 revenue is an increase of
0.9% over the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $2.57 million, but the average over the
last five years is an increase of 2.2%.
4. Use of Money & Property - This revenue source consists of interest income and rents
and is budgeted at $1,018,100 for fiscal year 2025. The fiscal year 2025 budget is an
decrease of 1.5% of the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $1,033,209; additionally,
there is an average increase of 22.8% over the last five years. The decrease from the
fiscal year 2024 estimate is from a conservative estimate for interest income; the
average increase over the last five years is a result of the increased interest rates.
5. Intergovernmental - This revenue category includes state and federal grants, 28E
agreements, and contracts with local governmental entities. Intergovernmental revenue
is budgeted at $4.4 million in fiscal year 2025. The fiscal year 2025 budget is an
increase of 4.1% of the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $4.2 million, and there is an
average increase of 5.0% over the last five years. The increase in fiscal year 2025 is
from an increase in the University of Iowa fire protection contract and public safety
grants, and the average increase over the last five years is from the increases in state
and local 28E agreements.
The majority of intergovernmental revenue is the result of 28E agreements with local entities
for services provided to area residents, as shown in the following schedule. The largest of
these agreements is for fire protection services to the University of Iowa, estimated at $2.4
million in fiscal year 2024, with $1.9 million receipted into the General Fund. The remainder is
deposited into the Employee Benefits Fund as reimbursement for a percentage of Fire
employee benefits and into the Capital Projects Fund as reimbursements for a percentage of
Fire capital asset replacement.
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Intergovernmental Funding
FY2022
Actual
FY2023
Actual
FY2024
Revised
FY2025
Budget
FY2026
Projected
Local Governmental: 28E Agreements
Coralville, Johnson County & Other
Governments - Animal Services 265,443$ 262,679$ 287,482$ 308,700$ 308,700$
IC Comm. Schools - Mercer Pool 99,785 104,849 104,850 115,500 115,500
County, Univ Heights, Hills - Library 607,399 629,705 640,498 636,200 636,200
Johnson County - Senior Center 62,430 - 62,430 62,400 62,400
Downtown District - Police Department - 10,000 - 10,000 10,000
University Heights - Fire Department 34,343 36,403 34,343 36,400 36,400
University Heights - Revenue 1,009 1,208 1,009 1,200 1,200
JECC - Accounting 31,391 32,128 32,981 33,805 33,805
Local Governmental Revenue:1,101,800 1,076,972 1,163,593 1,204,205 1,204,205
State Revenue:
Public Safety Grants 3,975 6,450 3,975 6,500 6,500
University of Iowa - Fire Protection 1,627,211 1,769,259 1,769,259 1,939,100 1,939,100
Operating Grants 58,765 71,122 55,875 54,000 54,000
Property Tax Credits 900,421 740,556 972,719 860,100 674,600
Other State Grants 10,000 11,381 10,000 20,000 20,000
Total State Revenue:2,600,372 2,598,768 2,811,828 2,879,700 2,694,200
Federal Revenue:
Public Safety Grants 243,405 232,456 247,741 305,529 305,529
FEMA 94,997 - - - -
Forestry Grants - 10,000 - 5,000 5,000
ARPA 5,000 - - - -
Total Federal Revenue:343,402 242,456 247,741 310,529 310,529
Total - Intergovernmental Funding: 4,045,574$ 3,918,196$ 4,223,162$ 4,394,434$ 4,208,934$
6. Charges for Fees and Services – These revenues are for direct fees and charges for the use
of a City service, facility, or program. Divisions with fee-based services include: Parks and
Recreation, Police (special events, contracted services), Fire (inspections), Housing &
Building Inspection Services, Animal Care, and Cemetery services. Charges for Fees and
Services are budgeted at $1.24 million in fiscal year 2025. The fiscal year 2025 revenue is
an increase of 0.1% of the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $1.24 million, and there is an
average increase of 10.5% over the last five years. The relative stagnation in the fiscal year
2025 budget is due to conservative estimates on recreation charges for fees and services;
the average increase over the past five years due to recovery from the impact of the COVID-
19 pandemic in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
7. Miscellaneous - Miscellaneous revenue is budgeted at $7.3 million in fiscal year 2025. This
category includes a variety of revenue sources, including parking fines ($367,000), magistrate
court fines and surcharges related to code enforcement ($161,700) and contributions and
donations ($322,800). Also included within this category are internal chargebacks of $5.8
million to the City’s Capital Projects Fund for legal and engineering services, and to the
enterprise funds for administrative services. The fiscal year 2025 revenue is an increase of
2.0% of the fiscal year 2024 revised budget of $7.2 million and there is an average increase
of 4.1% over the last five years. The average increase amounts are due to the increases in
administrative chargebacks.
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8. Other Financing Sources – Other financing sources include a limited number of special
transactions that are used to account for non-operating revenues/receipts such as the
proceeds from a loan or the sale of an asset. Other Financing Sources are budgeted at
$540,600 in fiscal year 2025, which is a decrease of 50.1% from the fiscal year 2024 revised
budget of $1.1 million. There is an average decrease of 9.0% over the last five years. Both
of these decreases are due to sales of homes within the UniverCity and South District home
programs.
9. Transfers In - The category is budgeted at $13.8 million in fiscal year 2025. This includes an
approximate $13.5 million transfer-in of the Employee Benefits Levy from the Employee
Benefits Fund. This category also includes General Fund intra-fund transfers to equipment
replacement reserves and transfers in from other funds to support specific staff positions and
expenditures.
B. General Fund Expenditures
Expenditures &
Transfers Out
2022
Actual
2023
Actual
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
Personnel 44,708,975$ 47,046,833$ 51,303,658$ 53,009,800$ 54,600,094$
Services 11,551,445 12,114,439 24,513,112 12,901,130 13,158,042
Supplies 1,698,539 1,773,730 2,156,345 2,183,069 2,266,518
Capital Outlay 2,874,676 2,259,003 6,925,309 1,598,700 1,612,000
Contingency - - 1,072,000 1,400,200 1,716,200
Sub-total Expenditures:60,833,635 63,194,005 85,970,424 71,092,899 73,352,854
Transfers Out 12,229,481 13,185,144 9,500,880 16,932,800 8,763,100
Total Expenditures &
Transfers Out 73,063,116$ 76,379,149$ 95,471,304$ 88,025,699$ 82,115,954$
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1. Personnel - Personnel costs account for approximately 74.5% of budgeted expenditures
(excluding transfers out) within the General Fund in fiscal year 2025. Employee benefit costs
are discussed in greater detail in the City Manager Address.
2. Services - Expenditures for services are budgeted at $12.9 million in fiscal year 2025. Initial
projections were based on fiscal year 2024 original budgets.
Many of the operating costs within the services category have more specific inflationary
guidelines and methods of projection. This includes funding for liability, fire & casualty
insurance premiums; professional and consultant services; internal service fund charges
(Equipment, Information Technology Services, Risk Management, and Central Services);
training & education; building and equipment repair and maintenance services; vehicle and
equipment rentals. These costs are adjusted individually each year, based on specific
operating plans and projects, claims/loss history, trend analysis, and operations-specific
needs, each year.
The Services category also includes funding for initiatives such as Aid to Human Service
Agencies, Community Event Funding, support to the Iowa City Coralville Convention & Visitors
Bureau, and Community and Economic Development Assistance, as follows:
$687.577 Aid to Human Service Agencies
$372,000 Community Event / Program Funding
$362,400 ICCVB – Community / Economic Development Assistance
$115,000 Economic Development Assistance
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3. Supplies - Supplies consist primarily of commodities that are consumed or depleted, such
as office and cleaning supplies, vehicle fuel and materials for repair and maintenance of
buildings, streets, and equipment. Expenditures for supplies are budgeted at $2.2 million in
fiscal year 2025. Individual items costing under $5,000 are considered supplies. This limit is
consistent with the threshold utilized to capitalize assets for the annual report.
4. Capital Outlay – The general fund capital outlay is budgeted at $1.6 million in fiscal year
2025 and includes police vehicle replacements, library materials, operating equipment,
South District Properties, and building maintenance and improvements of $5,000 or greater.
5. Contingency - A General Fund contingency amount is established each fiscal year for
those unforeseen expenditures that arise following formal adoption of the annual budget.
This amount is available for appropriation by formal amendment, subject to recommendation
from the Finance Director and City Manager, and approval by City Council. Contingency is
budgeted at one percent (1%) of General Fund expenditures (excluding transfers) -
approximately $700,200 in fiscal year 2025. In fiscal year 2024, a new contingency was
added within the Fire Department to begin preparing for the eventual addition of another fire
station and amounts to $700,000 in fiscal year 2025.
7. Transfers Out - This category is budgeted at $16.93 million in fiscal year 2025. One of the
largest transfers out is from the transit property tax levy of $4.2 million that is being
transferred into the Transit Fund. Other major transfers out include approximately $11.09
million to the Capital Projects Fund and $1.0 million to the Affordable Housing Fund.
The General Fund borrowed $2.1 million from the Landfill Cell Replacement Reserve during
fiscal year 2019 to help construct portions of the new Public Works Facility. Principal
payments are reflected as a transfer out. The following is a summary of that loan:
Loan Date Loan Amount
Final
Payment
Principal
Outstanding as
of 6/30/24
Total
Payment
FY25
FY25
Principal
FY25
Interest
2019 Public Works
Facility Loan 6/30/2019 $ 2,100,000 2036 $ 1,571,451 $139,759 $ 116,985 $ 22,774
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C.Fund Balance
It is part of the City’s Financial & Fiscal Policies that the General Fund’s unassigned fund
balance shall not fall below twenty-five percent (25%) of total revenues and transfers in and
not grow greater than thirty-five percent (35%). This policy also states that fund balance in
excess of thirty percent (35%) of revenues and transfers in will be transferred to the City’s
Emergency Fund, used to retire outstanding debt, used to provide property tax relief, or be
used for facility replacement.
General Fund unassigned fund balance was transferred into the Emergency Fund starting in
fiscal year 2014. Transfers into the Emergency Fund have totaled $6.4 million from fiscal year
2014 through fiscal year 2023. Emergency Fund’s estimated balance is $5.4 million at the end
of fiscal year 2025.
General Fund unassigned fund balance was also transferred into the Facility Master Plan
Reserve, within the General Fund, in the fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2020 at $2 million
each year. In fiscal year 2021 and 2022, $4 million and $5 million was transferred,
respectively. A transfer of $4.7 million was completed for fiscal year 2023. This fund is
assigned for implementation of the 2012 Facilities Space Needs Study and Master Plan.
General Fund’s unassigned fund balance is relied upon to provide cash flow during the first
quarter of the fiscal year as the majority of property taxes are not received until
October/November. The following chart demonstrates how expenditures have exceeded
receipts in the first three months over the past ten years.
3 Months @
Sept. 30 Receipts Expenditures Shortfall
FY2024 9,467,480$ 22,229,714$ (12,762,234)$
FY2023 10,961,006 15,985,058 (5,024,051)
FY2022 11,282,036 17,424,535 (6,142,499)
FY2021 9,621,807 14,521,703 (4,899,896)
FY2020 9,517,460 15,862,567 (6,345,107)
FY2019 9,833,115 15,455,184 (5,622,069)
FY2018 7,859,044 14,422,373 (6,563,329)
FY2017 7,917,409 15,727,049 (7,809,640)
FY2016 10,402,991 13,341,071 (2,938,080)
FY2015 7,163,587 13,309,505 (6,145,918)
FY2014 11,705,632 15,145,130 (3,439,498)
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D.Long-term Projections
Future property tax revenues were projected to grow 3% for fiscal year 2026 and beyond. Odd
numbered years are re-evaluation years, which typically lead to higher growth rates. All other
revenues were projected at a flatline.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures
would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a 2% rate annually.
Expenditures are projected to continue to outpace revenues within the General Fund. If this trend
continues, the City will need to evaluate potential solutions to balance the budget including, but
not limited to, raising property tax rates or reducing expenditures.
Fiscal year 2025 and 2027 expenditures are higher than average due to the transfer out for
Capital Projects Funding coming from both the unrestricted fund balance and the facility
reserve.
323
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Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Fund Balance, July 1 50,838,340$ 56,734,282$ 51,627,782$ 59,638,625$ 49,032,243$ 37,293,730$
Revenues:
Property Taxes 40,379,475$ 40,472,426$ 40,186,840$ 40,186,840$ 42,127,400$ 43,391,222$
Other City Taxes 3,311,724 3,516,623 3,312,497 3,312,497 3,308,000 3,308,000
Licenses And Permits 2,786,476 2,854,375 2,565,193 2,565,193 2,587,900 2,587,900
Use Of Money And Property 631,248 1,825,450 1,033,209 1,033,209 1,018,100 1,018,100
Intergovernmental 4,045,574 3,918,196 4,223,162 4,223,162 4,394,434 4,208,934
Charges For Fees And Services 1,726,449 1,371,200 1,242,099 1,242,099 1,243,150 1,243,150
Miscellaneous 6,195,617 6,560,881 7,173,558 7,173,558 7,313,701 7,313,701
Other Financial Sources 643,761 658,013 637,197 1,084,197 540,600 540,600
Sub-Total Revenues 59,720,325 61,177,164 60,373,755 60,820,755 62,533,285 63,611,607
Transfers In:
Operating Transfers In 19,238,734 18,106,328 13,458,716 24,044,167 13,753,900 14,222,621
Sub-Total Transfers In 19,238,734 18,106,328 13,458,716 24,044,167 13,753,900 14,222,621
Total Revenues & Transfers In 78,959,059$ 79,283,492$ 73,832,471$ 84,864,922$ 76,287,185$ 77,834,228$
Expenditures by Department:
City Council 158,711$ 174,794$ 178,611$ 178,611$ 192,500$ 197,524$
City Clerk 560,078 558,190 624,775 668,862 636,705 654,450
City Attorney 850,566 896,859 914,555 927,296 965,048 993,460
City Manager 4,213,343 4,623,702 5,148,107 11,005,248 6,099,840 6,247,066
Finance 4,075,617 4,168,894 5,090,596 5,414,501 5,529,700 5,668,446
Police 14,867,148 15,682,532 17,346,723 18,033,069 17,809,695 18,422,969
Fire 9,112,628 9,506,986 10,313,473 10,339,970 11,178,075 11,742,946
Parks and Recreation 9,670,687 10,338,539 10,567,119 10,773,602 10,639,040 10,924,849
Library 6,934,581 7,226,829 7,877,340 7,981,403 7,887,900 8,079,514
Senior Center 1,032,310 1,053,568 1,154,420 1,184,397 1,147,250 1,173,181
Neighborhood & Development Services 5,858,970 5,162,198 4,830,294 15,361,232 4,924,846 5,047,150
Public Works 2,845,050 3,092,285 3,339,887 3,398,536 3,668,600 3,734,431
Transportation Services 653,947 708,629 684,881 703,697 413,700 426,069
Sub-Total Expenditures 60,833,636 63,194,005 68,070,780 85,970,424 71,092,899 73,312,054
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Funding 1,469,331 2,577,878 1,598,470 1,208,470 1,387,800 1,162,800
Capital Project Funding - Facility Reserve - - 1,500,000 2,500,000 9,700,000 1,625,000
GO Bond Abatement 24,620 20,052 20,052 20,052 20,100 20,100
General Levy 169,673 186,560 172,680 172,680 195,600 198,500
Emergency Fund - 258,000 - - - -
Facility Master Plan Reserve 5,000,000 4,742,000 - - - -
Interfund Loan Repayment to Landfill 111,841 113,531 115,178 115,178 117,000 117,000
Transfers Out - Transit Fund 4,122,880 4,119,501 4,112,978 4,112,978 4,247,200 4,374,600
Transfers Out - Affordable Housing Fund 1,000,000 1,002,662 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,030,000 1,030,000
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 331,135 164,960 346,522 371,522 235,100 235,100
Sub-Total Transfers Out 12,229,481 13,185,144 8,865,880 9,500,880 16,932,800 8,763,100
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 73,063,116$ 76,379,149$ 76,936,660$ 95,471,304$ 88,025,699$ 82,075,154$
Fund Balance, June 30 56,734,282$ 59,638,625$ 48,523,593$ 49,032,243$ 37,293,730$ 33,052,803$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 21,107,615 26,116,149 21,690,523 23,418,055 13,628,555 11,925,762
Unassigned Balance 35,626,668$ 33,522,476$ 26,833,069$ 25,614,189$ 23,665,175$ 21,127,042$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 45%42%36%30%31%27%
General Fund (1000 - 1027)
Fund Summary
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Assigned:
(Available for current and / or future operations)
Library Special Revenue Funds 1,283,827$ 1,341,367$ 1,382,639$ 1,385,329$ 1,356,729$ 1,332,836$
Library Foundation Development (9,330) (11,745) (9,330) (14,062) (14,062) (14,062)
Library Equipment Replacement Reserve 424,044 423,954 248,888 204,013 188,413 172,813
Senior Center Gift Funds 820 844 828 852 852 852
Cable Replacement Reserves 143,618 128,171 133,118 138,171 131,171 131,171
Facility Master Plan Reserve 13,000,000 17,728,028 13,492,000 15,228,028 5,528,028 3,903,028
Animal Shelter Bequest Funds 149,918 154,298 150,918 155,298 156,298 157,298
14,992,897$ 19,764,917$ 15,399,062$ 17,097,629$ 7,347,429$ 5,683,936$
Committed:
(Available for current and / or future operations)
Emergency Funds 5,156,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$
5,156,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$ 5,414,737$
Restricted:
(Not available for general operations)
Police Forfeiture Share 259,483$ 229,156$ 177,933$ 198,056$ 158,556$ 119,056$
Police Abandon Property 25,866 31,132 25,866 31,132 31,132 31,132
Cemetery Perpetual Care 122,131 125,706 122,425 126,000 126,200 126,400
Public Art 550,500 550,500 550,500 550,500 550,500 550,500
957,981$ 936,495$ 876,725$ 905,689$ 866,389$ 827,089$
Total Assigned / Committed / Restricted:21,107,615$ 26,116,149$ 21,690,523$ 23,418,055$ 13,628,555$ 11,925,762$
Unassigned 35,626,668 33,522,476 26,833,069 25,614,189 23,625,175 21,046,242
General Fund Ending Fund Balance 56,734,282$ 59,638,625$ 48,523,593$ 49,032,243$ 37,253,730$ 32,972,003$
General Fund
Assigned, Committed & Restricted Fund Balance
325
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Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Property Taxes
Property Taxes 40,379,475$ 40,472,426$ 40,186,840$ 40,186,840$ 42,127,400$ 43,391,222$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 419,718 481,830 418,070 418,070 407,800 407,800
Mobile Home Tax 34,827 32,567 34,827 34,827 33,100 33,100
Hotel/Motel Tax 1,708,182 1,885,263 1,708,100 1,708,100 1,750,400 1,750,400
Utility Franchise Tax 1,148,998 1,116,963 1,151,500 1,151,500 1,116,700 1,116,700
Licenses And Permits
General Use Permits 99,130 104,127 102,610 102,610 102,100 102,100
Food & Liquor Licenses 181,740 118,650 181,740 181,740 116,700 116,700
Professional License 2,755 2,155 2,755 2,755 2,000 2,000
Franchise Fees 540,221 508,934 540,200 540,200 470,000 470,000
Construction Permit & Inspection Fees 1,899,487 2,060,778 1,676,600 1,676,600 1,836,100 1,836,100
Miscellaneous Licenses & Permits 63,143 59,731 61,288 61,288 61,000 61,000
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 239,339 1,421,341 636,922 636,922 629,900 629,900
Rents 367,055 394,781 382,977 382,977 381,400 381,400
Royalties & Commissions 24,854 9,328 13,310 13,310 6,800 6,800
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 317,824 242,456 247,741 247,741 310,529 310,529
Property Tax Credits 900,421 740,556 972,719 972,719 860,100 674,600
State 28E Agreements 1,627,211 1,769,259 1,769,259 1,769,259 1,939,100 1,939,100
Operating Grants 58,765 71,122 55,875 55,875 54,000 54,000
Disaster Assistance 25,577 1,381 - - - -
Other State Grants 13,975 16,450 13,975 13,975 26,500 26,500
Local 28E Agreements 1,101,801 1,076,972 1,163,593 1,163,593 1,204,205 1,204,205
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 992,247 524,354 465,346 465,346 410,350 410,350
Police Services 51,726 101,476 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
Animal Care Services 19,403 12,826 19,403 19,403 12,800 12,800
Fire Services 11,820 9,060 9,300 9,300 9,100 9,100
Culture & Recreation 571,135 637,499 594,123 594,123 644,100 644,100
Library Charges - 4 - - - -
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 64,417 66,787 58,226 58,226 67,000 67,000
Water Charges 3,403 5,470 3,403 3,403 5,400 5,400
Refuse Charges 175 444 175 175 400 400
Parking Charges 12,123 13,280 12,123 12,123 14,000 14,000
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 124,454 159,632 280,731 280,731 161,700 161,700
Parking Fines 306,634 210,641 306,634 306,634 367,000 367,000
Library Fines & Fees 2,941 1,576 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Contributions & Donations 289,288 366,341 532,306 532,306 322,800 322,800
Printed Materials 22,376 18,644 20,226 20,226 17,300 17,300
Animal Adoption 57,840 60,491 57,840 57,840 60,500 60,500
Miscellaneous Merchandise 8,989 12,594 10,164 10,164 10,200 10,200
Intra-City Charges 5,025,756 5,335,960 5,560,279 5,560,279 5,884,200 5,884,200
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 355,959 392,999 402,997 402,997 487,001 487,001
Special Assessments 1,381 2,003 1,381 1,381 2,000 2,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 388,777 514,235 445,400 892,400 420,900 420,900
Loans 254,984 143,778 191,797 191,797 119,700 119,700
Total Revenues 59,720,325$ 61,177,164$ 60,373,755$ 60,820,755$ 62,533,285$ 63,611,607$
General Fund
Revenues by Type
326
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Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
City Council
City Council 158,711$ 174,794$ 178,611$ 178,611$ 192,500$ 197,524$
City Clerk
City Clerk 560,078 558,190 624,775 668,862 636,705 654,450
City Attorney
City Attorney 850,566 896,859 914,555 927,296 965,048 993,460
City Manager
City Manager 781,713 842,435 989,712 996,662 1,075,650 1,105,419
Communications Office 1,034,844 1,203,840 1,362,875 1,406,644 1,448,785 1,481,811
Human Resources 663,113 668,918 678,871 791,260 745,555 765,131
Human Rights 488,582 507,395 661,764 1,660,957 697,600 715,685
Economic Development 1,024,806 1,070,464 1,098,832 5,746,722 1,265,500 1,292,638
Climate Action & Outreach 220,285 330,650 356,053 403,003 866,750 886,382
Finance
Finance Adminstration 1,822,734 1,742,092 2,535,841 2,817,398 2,870,800 2,936,146
Accounting 731,986 749,488 836,675 852,196 894,600 920,287
Purchasing 420,359 443,718 484,702 493,274 484,800 498,814
Revenue 1,100,538 1,233,596 1,233,378 1,251,633 1,279,500 1,313,199
Police
Police Administration 894,270 921,228 978,748 1,037,436 851,700 874,046
Police Support Services 3,262,492 3,127,903 3,943,075 4,082,567 4,125,250 4,242,291
Police Field Operations 10,710,385 11,633,401 12,424,900 12,913,066 12,832,745 13,306,632
Fire
Fire Administration 939,508 922,086 1,387,032 1,401,739 1,714,500 2,051,101
Fire Emergency Operations 7,767,676 8,158,210 8,480,642 8,490,115 8,998,900 9,214,543
Fire Prevention 223,789 230,199 254,126 256,443 248,275 255,037
Fire Training 181,656 196,491 191,673 191,673 216,400 222,265
Parks and Recreation
Park and Rec Admin 555,641 425,768 460,100 464,733 460,550 473,176
Government Buildings 809,797 887,278 874,387 910,337 864,600 899,225
Recreation 3,322,606 3,718,277 3,787,922 3,816,880 3,835,150 3,941,294
Park Maintenance 4,568,047 4,878,146 5,015,710 5,145,702 5,028,950 5,148,868
Cemetery Operations 414,596 429,070 429,000 435,950 449,790 462,286
Library
Library Operations 6,734,816 7,026,107 7,638,449 7,740,195 7,646,500 7,830,872
Library Development Office 199,765 200,722 238,891 241,208 241,400 248,642
Senior Center
Senior Center 1,032,310 1,053,568 1,154,420 1,184,397 1,147,250 1,173,181
Neighborhood & Dvlpmt Services
Neighborhood & Dvlpmt Admin 274,067 278,962 285,096 288,108 304,611 313,333
Neighborhood Services 3,879,833 3,158,276 2,537,256 12,842,389 2,571,485 2,627,209
Development Services 1,705,069 1,724,960 2,007,942 2,230,735 2,048,750 2,106,608
Public Works
Public Works Administration 539,799 613,193 588,437 595,387 624,200 640,467
Engineering Services 2,305,251 2,479,092 2,751,450 2,803,149 3,044,400 3,093,964
Transportation Services
Administration 653,947 708,629 684,881 703,697 413,700 426,069
Total Expenditures 60,833,636$ 63,194,005$ 68,070,780$ 85,970,424$ 71,092,899$ 73,312,054$
General Fund
Expenditures by Department and Division
327
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 158,711$ 174,794$ 178,611$ 178,611$ 192,500$ 197,524$
Total Revenues 158,711$ 174,794$ 178,611$ 178,611$ 192,500$ 197,524$
Expenditures:
Personnel 104,091$ 106,212$ 113,047$ 113,047$ 117,400$ 120,922$
Services 53,362 65,320 57,640 57,640 69,200 70,584
Supplies 1,258 3,262 7,924 7,924 5,900 6,018
Total Expenditures 158,711$ 174,794$ 178,611$ 178,611$ 192,500$ 197,524$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
City Council 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Total Personnel 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Division: City Council
Activity: City Council (110100)
City Council Department
328
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 430,987$ 498,928$ 580,300$ 624,387$ 564,580$ 581,823$
Licenses And Permits
Professional License 1,255 680 1,255 1,255 600 600
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 101,073 37,804 6,000 6,000 37,800 37,800
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 6,990 8,407 6,990 6,990 8,400 8,400
Printed Materials 105 202 105 105 200 200
Total Revenues 540,410$ 546,021$ 594,650$ 638,737$ 611,580$ 628,823$
Expenditures:
Personnel 446,372$ 473,257$ 491,286$ 500,553$ 501,100$ 516,133$
Services 92,608 70,999 101,980 136,800 109,280 111,466
Supplies 1,431 1,765 1,384 1,384 1,200 1,224
Total Expenditures 540,410$ 546,021$ 594,650$ 638,737$ 611,580$ 628,823$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Administrative Secretary 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Deputy City Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
License Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 19,668$ 12,169$ 30,125$ 30,125$ 25,125$ 25,628$
Total Revenues 19,668$ 12,169$ 30,125$ 30,125$ 25,125$ 25,628$
Expenditures:
Personnel 126$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Services 19,542 12,169 30,125 30,125 25,125 25,628
Total Expenditures 19,668$ 12,169$ 30,125$ 30,125$ 25,125$ 25,628$
Division: City Clerk
Activity: Community Police Review Board (120200)
Division: City Clerk
Activity: City Clerk (120100)
City Clerk Department
329
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 816,380$ 801,665$ 818,383$ 831,124$ 865,848$ 892,799$
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 306 337 306 306 300 300
Intra-City Charges 32,984 93,390 95,866 95,866 97,400 98,861
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 896 1,467 - - 1,500 1,500
Total Revenues 850,566$ 896,859$ 914,555$ 927,296$ 965,048$ 993,460$
Expenditures:
Personnel 795,634$ 844,449$ 857,794$ 870,535$ 911,100$ 938,433$
Services 41,781 43,434 45,169 45,169 42,140 42,983
Supplies 11,617 7,726 11,592 11,592 11,808 12,044
Capital Outlay 1,534 1,250 - - - -
Total Expenditures 850,566$ 896,859$ 914,555$ 927,296$ 965,048$ 993,460$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Administrative Secretary 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant City Attorney 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
First Asst City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Legal Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50
Division: City Attorney
Activity: City Attorney (130100)
City Attorney Department
330
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 781,713$ 837,325$ 989,712$ 996,662$ 1,070,650$ 1,105,419$
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise - 4,996 - - 5,000 -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 114 - - - -
Total Revenues 781,713$ 842,321$ 989,712$ 996,662$ 1,075,650$ 1,105,419$
Expenditures:
Personnel 557,296$ 642,530$ 771,794$ 778,744$ 825,600$ 850,368$
Services 216,011 197,177 214,133 214,133 245,350 250,257
Supplies 8,405 2,728 3,785 3,785 4,700 4,794
Total Expenditures 781,713$ 842,435$ 989,712$ 996,662$ 1,075,650$ 1,105,419$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Assistant To The City Manager 1.00 1.00 - - -
Assistant City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
City Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Deputy City Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Grants Manager - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 525,671$ 668,521$ 796,686$ 831,188$ 842,200$ 865,448$
Total Revenues 525,671$ 668,521$ 796,686$ 831,188$ 842,200$ 865,448$
Expenditures:
Personnel 396,382$ 498,926$ 590,522$ 605,024$ 640,400$ 659,612$
Services 54,851 65,903 82,364 82,364 73,800 75,276
Supplies 67,141 99,145 123,800 143,800 128,000 130,560
Capital Outlay 7,296 4,547 - - - -
Total Expenditures 525,671$ 668,521$ 796,686$ 831,188$ 842,200$ 865,448$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Communications Creative Assistant 0.63 0.63 1.00 1.00 1.00
Communications Aide 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26
Communications Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Digital Communications Spec 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Outreach and Engagement Spec - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Public Safety Information Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 4.89 4.89 6.26 6.26 6.26
City Manager Department
Division: City Manager
Activity: City Manager (210100)
Division: Communications Office
Activity: Communications Office (210200)
331
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy -$ 938$ 25,989$ 35,256$ 119,585$ 136,363$
Licenses And Permits
Franchise Fees 540,221 508,934 540,200 540,200 470,000 470,000
Total Revenues 540,221$ 509,872$ 566,189$ 575,456$ 589,585$ 606,363$
Expenditures:
Personnel 422,842$ 446,862$ 475,171$ 484,438$ 498,600$ 513,558$
Services 81,738 61,084 84,858 84,858 86,985 88,725
Supplies 3,611 1,926 6,160 6,160 4,000 4,080
Total Expenditures 508,191$ 509,872$ 566,189$ 575,456$ 589,585$ 606,363$
-
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2024 2024 2025
Communications Tech - Cable 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Media Production Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Media Production Service Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Production Assistant - Cable T.V. 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Transfer In:
Transfer-In from Cable Operations 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Total Transfer In 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Expenditures:
Capital Outlay 982$ 25,447$ -$ -$ 17,000$ 10,000$
Total Expenditures 982$ 25,447$ -$ -$ 17,000$ 10,000$
Division: Communications Office
Activity: Cable Administration (210251)
Division: Communications Office
Activity: Cable Reserves (210257)
332
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 645,180$ 655,808$ 669,638$ 782,027$ 735,555$ 755,131$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 60 - 60 60 - -
Intra-City Charges 17,701 13,089 9,000 9,000 10,000 10,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 172 21 173 173 - -
Total Revenues 663,113$ 668,918$ 678,871$ 791,260$ 745,555$ 765,131$
Expenditures:
Personnel 419,596$ 434,333$ 447,317$ 454,268$ 466,500$ 480,495$
Services 187,626 173,418 164,753 270,191 211,435 215,664
Supplies 55,890 61,167 66,801 66,801 67,620 68,972
Total Expenditures 663,113$ 668,918$ 678,871$ 791,260$ 745,555$ 765,131$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Human Resources Administrator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Human Resources Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Human Resources Generalist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Division: Human Resources
Activity: Human Resources (210300)
333
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 481,867$ 505,800$ 660,489$ 665,122$ 696,200$ 714,385$
Licenses And Permits
Miscellaneous Licenses & Permits 150 120 150 150 100 -
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 1,125 1,475 1,125 1,125 1,300 1,300
Total Revenues 483,142$ 507,395$ 661,764$ 666,397$ 697,600$ 715,685$
Expenditures:
Personnel 271,496$ 259,316$ 387,753$ 392,386$ 413,300$ 425,699$
Services 187,943 230,186 254,850 254,850 264,100 269,382
Supplies 23,703 17,893 19,161 19,161 20,200 20,604
Total Expenditures 483,142$ 507,395$ 661,764$ 666,397$ 697,600$ 715,685$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Human Rights Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Human Rights Investigator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Outreach and Engagement Spec - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 5,440$ -$ -$ 994,560$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 5,440$ -$ -$ 994,560$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Services 5,440$ -$ -$ 994,560$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures 5,440$ -$ -$ 994,560$ -$ -$
Division: Equity & Human Rights
Activity: Equity & Human Rights (210400)
Division: Equity & Human Rights
Activity: Black Lives Matter (210410)
334
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
General Revenues Subsidy 765,635$ 595,261$ 731,532$ 5,379,422$ 825,100$ 852,238$
Other City Taxes
Hotel/Motel Tax 243,807 457,340 362,300 362,300 430,400 430,400
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 15,365 17,863 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,000
Total Revenues & Transfer In 1,024,806$ 1,070,464$ 1,098,832$ 5,746,722$ 1,265,500$ 1,292,638$
Expenditures:
Personnel 166,215$ 170,785$ 175,628$ 177,945$ 182,800$ 188,284$
Services 858,485 899,656 923,179 1,018,752 1,082,700 1,104,354
Supplies 107 23 25 25 - -
Capital Outlay - - - 4,550,000 - -
Total Expenditures 1,024,806$ 1,070,464$ 1,098,832$ 5,746,722$ 1,265,500$ 1,292,638$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Economic Development Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Land -$ 4,550,000$ -$
-$ 4,550,000$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
General Revenues Subsidy 220,285$ 330,650$ 356,053$ 403,003$ 866,750$ 886,382$ -
Total Revenues & Transfer In 220,285$ 330,650$ 356,053$ 403,003$ 866,750$ 886,382$
Expenditures:
Personnel 171,873$ 284,562$ 311,076$ 318,026$ 329,700$ 339,591$
Services 28,681 28,977 24,687 64,687 405,250 413,355
Supplies 19,731 17,111 20,290 20,290 81,800 83,436
Capital Outlay - - - - 50,000 50,000
Total Expenditures 220,285$ 330,650$ 356,053$ 403,003$ 866,750$ 886,382$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Sustainability Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Climate Action Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Climate Action Engagement Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
* Prior to fiscal year 2022, this activity was the Sustainability Services activity in the Neighborhood & Development Services department.
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Energy Efficiency Improvements -$ -$ 50,000$
-$ -$ 50,000$
Division: Economic Development
Activity: Economic Development (210510)
Division: Climate Action & Outreach
Activity: Climate Action & Outreach (210610) *
335
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
Property Taxes 34,033,856$ 34,112,209$ 33,871,526$ 33,871,526$ 36,443,900$ 37,537,217$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 353,752 406,103 352,364 352,364 352,800 352,800
Mobile Home Tax 29,353 27,448 29,353 29,353 29,000 29,000
Licenses And Permits
Food & Liquor Licenses 181,600 118,580 181,600 181,600 116,700 116,700
General Use Permits 84,628 91,487 84,628 84,628 91,400 91,400
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 206,318 1,339,012 594,532 594,532 590,000 590,000
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 758,905 624,177 819,839 819,839 735,800 579,430
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 10,823 98,911 260,823 260,823 98,900 98,900
Intra-City Charges 4,079,478 4,189,393 4,392,884 4,392,884 4,637,800 4,707,367
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 123 456 123 123 500 500
Parking Fines 306,634 210,641 306,634 306,634 367,000 367,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 126,002 11,900 - - - -
Transfer In - Business Type Funds 21,699 22,936 22,936 22,936 30,700 31,314
Total Revenues & Transfer In 40,193,169$ 41,253,253$ 40,917,242$ 40,917,242$ 43,494,500$ 44,501,628$
Expenditures:
Personnel 351,755$ 328,570$ 409,970$ 415,182$ 451,800$ 465,354$
Services 66,840 110,686 71,650 73,529 70,200 71,604
Supplies 40,454 29,323 32,229 30,350 27,400 27,948
Capital Outlay 1,997 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 461,046$ 468,579$ 513,849$ 519,061$ 549,400$ 564,906$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Assistant Finance Director 0.10 0.10 0.30 0.30 0.30
Risk & Finance Assistant 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Budget & Compliance Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Internal Auditor/Budget Analyst 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
Finance Director 0.90 0.90 0.70 0.70 0.70
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Division: Finance Adminstration Activity:
Finance Adminstration (310100)
Finance Department
336
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Property Taxes 1,220,189$ 1,222,995$ 1,214,361$ 1,214,361$ 1,563,300$ 1,610,199$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 12,684 14,562 12,635 12,635 15,100 15,100
Mobile Home Tax 1,053 984 1,053 1,053 900 900
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 27,212 22,378 29,397 29,397 29,400 23,800
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 11,238 - 12,000 12,000 - -
Total Revenues 1,272,375$ 1,260,919$ 1,269,446$ 1,269,446$ 1,608,700$ 1,649,999$
Expenditures:
Personnel 132,833$ 134,984$ 136,879$ 139,196$ 141,600$ 145,848$
Services 1,089,352 1,113,437 1,202,979 1,202,979 1,469,500 1,498,890
Supplies 7,371 8,030 7,495 7,495 7,500 7,650
Total Expenditures 1,229,557$ 1,256,451$ 1,347,353$ 1,349,670$ 1,618,600$ 1,652,388$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Assistant City Attorney 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
Other City Taxes
Hotel/Motel Tax 192,673$ 55,903$ 259,000$ 259,000$ 150,000$ 150,000$
Utility Franchise Tax 375,218 362,878 375,200 375,200 362,800 362,800
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 4,838 - - - -
Rents 7,800 10,400 7,800 7,800 10,400 10,400
Transfer-In - Employee Benefits 12,461,141 12,843,344 13,192,818 13,778,416 13,527,100 13,932,913
Total Revenues & Transfer In 13,036,831$ 13,277,363$ 13,834,818$ 14,420,416$ 14,050,300$ 14,456,113$
Expenditures:
Services 115,169$ 17,062$ 2,639$ 276,667$ 2,600$ 2,652$
Contingency - - 672,000 672,000 700,200 716,200
Total Expenditures 115,169$ 17,062$ 674,639$ 948,667$ 702,800$ 718,852$
Division: Finance Administration
Activity: Non-Operational Admin (310710)
Division: Finance Administration
Activity: Tort Liability (310630)
337
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 36,005 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 12,843 - - - - -
Total Revenues 48,848$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Supplies 200$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures 200$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 16,761$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 16,761$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Services 764$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Capital Outlay 15,998 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 16,761$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Division: Finance Administration
Activity: Disaster Assistance (310720/310730)
Division: Finance Administration
Activity: Emergency Fund (310712)
338
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 692,502$ 708,238$ 795,601$ 811,122$ 851,695$ 877,382$
Intergovernmental
Local 28E Agreements 31,391 32,128 32,981 32,981 33,805 33,805
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 6,712 7,109 6,712 6,712 7,100 7,100
Special Assessments 1,381 2,003 1,381 1,381 2,000 2,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 10 - - - -
Total Revenues 731,986$ 749,488$ 836,675$ 852,196$ 894,600$ 920,287$
Expenditures:
Personnel 653,702$ 651,173$ 719,593$ 735,114$ 779,500$ 802,885$
Services 74,832 94,008 113,117 113,117 111,200 113,424
Supplies 3,452 4,307 3,965 3,965 3,900 3,978
Total Expenditures 731,986$ 749,488$ 836,675$ 852,196$ 894,600$ 920,287$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Account Clerk - Accounting 1.00 1.00 - - -
Accounting Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Accountant - Payroll 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant Finance Director 0.45 0.45 0.70 0.70 0.70
Senior Accountant - Accounting 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Total Personnel 6.45 6.45 6.70 6.70 6.70
Division: Accounting
Activity: Accounting (310200)
339
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 406,969$ 431,033$ 472,568$ 481,140$ 472,300$ 486,314$
Use Of Money And Property
Miscellaneous
Printed Materials 10 44 - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 11,195 10,415 9,950 9,950 10,400 10,400
Other Commissions 2,184 2,120 2,184 2,184 2,100 2,100
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 106 - - - -
Total Revenues 420,359$ 443,718$ 484,702$ 493,274$ 484,800$ 498,814$
Expenditures:
Personnel 374,148$ 396,163$ 432,164$ 440,736$ 431,800$ 444,754$
Services 45,675 47,050 52,038 52,038 52,500 53,550
Supplies 536 505 500 500 500 510
Total Expenditures 420,359$ 443,718$ 484,702$ 493,274$ 484,800$ 498,814$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Assistant Finance Director 0.45 0.45 - - -
Buyer I - Purchasing 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Buyer II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Finance Director - - 0.20 0.20 0.20
Procurement Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Purchasing Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 3.95 3.95 3.70 3.70 3.70
Division: Purchasing
Activity: Purchasing (310300)
340
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 1,083,059$ 1,214,932$ 1,213,797$ 1,232,052$ 1,261,000$ 1,294,699$
Charges For Fees And Services
Water Charges 3,403 5,470 3,403 3,403 5,400 5,400
Intergovernmental
Local 28E Agreements 1,009 1,208 1,009 1,009 1,200 1,200
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 12,822 11,937 15,000 15,000 11,900 11,900
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 206 30 169 169 - -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 39 19 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,100,538$ 1,233,596$ 1,233,378$ 1,251,633$ 1,279,500$ 1,313,199$
Expenditures:
Personnel 673,781$ 745,026$ 765,402$ 783,657$ 810,900$ 835,227$
Services 417,006 478,170 458,301 458,301 461,400 470,628
Supplies 9,751 10,400 9,675 9,675 7,200 7,344
Total Expenditures 1,100,538$ 1,233,596$ 1,233,378$ 1,251,633$ 1,279,500$ 1,313,199$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Cashier - Revenue 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.38
Customer Service Rep - Revenue 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Utility Billing Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Revenue & Risk Manager 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Senior Accountant - Revenue 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88 7.88
Division: Revenue
Activity: Revenue (310400)
341
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 880,934$ 903,270$ 975,148$ 1,033,836$ 847,100$ 869,446$
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 13,337 17,958 3,600 3,600 4,600 4,600
Total Revenues 894,270$ 921,228$ 978,748$ 1,037,436$ 851,700$ 874,046$
Expenditures:
Personnel 335,061$ 409,664$ 508,763$ 515,713$ 531,200$ 547,136$
Services 514,651 478,949 444,159 495,897 291,800 297,636
Supplies 44,558 32,615 25,826 25,826 28,700 29,274
Capital Outlay - - - - - -
Total Expenditures 894,270$ 921,228$ 978,748$ 1,037,436$ 851,700$ 874,046$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Police Administrative Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Police Lieutenant-Internal Affairs - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Police Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 367,101$ 393,079$ 442,412$ 453,995$ 448,000$ 461,039$
Total Revenues 367,101$ 393,079$ 442,412$ 453,995$ 448,000$ 461,039$
Expenditures:
Personnel 324,864$ 354,566$ 381,993$ 393,576$ 407,900$ 420,137$
Services 40,346 36,421 58,169 58,169 37,200 37,944
Supplies 1,892 2,092 2,250 2,250 2,900 2,958
Total Expenditures 367,101$ 393,079$ 442,412$ 453,995$ 448,000$ 461,039$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Comm Serv Officer - Station Master 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Total Personnel 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Police Department
Division: Police Administration
Activity: Police Administration (410100)
Division: Police Support Services
Activity: Station Masters (410210)
342
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 423,575$ 233,166$ 671,558$ 717,533$ 914,166$ 940,785$
Intergovernmental
Local 28E Agreements - 10,000 - - 10,000 10,000
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations - 333 - - - -
Total Revenues 423,575$ 243,499$ 671,558$ 717,533$ 924,166$ 950,785$
Expenditures:
Personnel 407,885$ 224,378$ 580,933$ 584,408$ 813,566$ 837,973$
Services 7,186 8,799 73,445 115,945 83,300 84,966
Supplies 8,503 10,322 17,180 17,180 27,300 27,846
Total Expenditures 423,575$ 243,499$ 671,558$ 717,533$ 924,166$ 950,785$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Comm Serv Officer - Community Outreach 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
Civilian Crime Analyst - - - - 1.00
Police Officer 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 5.00
Total Personnel 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 7.50
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 59,890$ 64,202$ 96,090$ 96,090$ 99,600$ 102,583$
Total Revenues 59,890$ 64,202$ 96,090$ 96,090$ 99,600$ 102,583$
Expenditures:
Personnel 59,460$ 63,568$ 95,640$ 95,640$ 99,100$ 102,073$
Supplies 430 634 450 450 500 510
Total Expenditures 59,890$ 64,202$ 96,090$ 96,090$ 99,600$ 102,583$
Division: Police Support Services
Activity: Crime Prevention (410220)
Division: Police Support Services
Activity: Crossing Guards (410230)
343
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 626,989$ 598,123$ 625,775$ 635,042$ 514,434$ 528,669$
Miscellaneous
Printed Materials 12,087 5,080 10,305 10,305 4,000 4,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 891 1,821 300 300 - -
Total Revenues 639,967$ 605,024$ 636,380$ 645,647$ 518,434$ 532,669$
Expenditures:
Personnel 515,966$ 488,801$ 479,627$ 488,894$ 386,634$ 398,233$
Services 115,417 110,898 113,968 113,968 106,200 108,324
Supplies 8,584 5,325 42,785 42,785 25,600 26,112
Total Expenditures 639,967$ 605,024$ 636,380$ 645,647$ 518,434$ 532,669$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Police Records Technician 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Police Officer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Police Sergeant 1.00 1.00 - - -
Total Personnel 6.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 4.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 849,179$ 835,975$ 1,008,886$ 1,026,261$ 1,000,400$ 1,030,346$
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 190 - 1,310 1,310 1,150 1,150
Total Revenues 849,369$ 835,975$ 1,010,196$ 1,027,571$ 1,001,550$ 1,031,496$
Expenditures:
Personnel 841,372$ 826,867$ 999,378$ 1,016,753$ 991,500$ 1,021,245$
Services 7,860 9,108 9,368 9,368 8,900 9,078
Supplies 137 - 1,450 1,450 1,150 1,173
Total Expenditures 849,369$ 835,975$ 1,010,196$ 1,027,571$ 1,001,550$ 1,031,496$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Comm Serv Officer - Evidence 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Comm Serv Officer - Property Room 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Comm Serv Officer - Support Services Asst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Computer Syst Analyst - Police 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Police Captain 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Police Sergeant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Support Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Accreditation Manager - - 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 7.00 7.00 7.50 7.50 7.50
Division: Police Support Services
Activity: Police Support Admin (410250/410260)
Division: Police Support Services
Activity: Records & Identification (410240)
344
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 453,153$ 462,352$ 453,064$ 508,356$ 501,900$ 532,119$
Licenses And Permits
Miscellaneous Licenses & Permits 59,938 58,456 59,938 59,938 60,000 60,000
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 557 4,380 1,282 1,282 1,000 1,000
Intergovernmental
Local 28E Agreements 265,443 262,679 287,482 287,482 308,700 308,700
Charges For Fees And Services
Animal Care Services 19,403 12,826 19,403 19,403 12,800 12,800
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 8,480 8,690 8,480 8,480 8,700 8,700
Miscellaneous
Animal Adoption 57,840 60,491 57,840 57,840 60,500 60,500
Code Enforcement 768 3,306 768 768 3,300 3,300
Contributions & Donations 42,284 74,750 173,454 173,454 93,900 93,900
Miscellaneous Merchandise 4,929 3,973 4,929 4,929 4,000 4,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 9,795 34,221 9,799 9,799 78,700 78,700
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - - 10,000 10,000 - -
Total Revenues 922,591$ 986,124$ 1,086,439$ 1,141,731$ 1,133,500$ 1,163,719$
Expenditures:
Personnel 628,499$ 656,015$ 730,420$ 749,486$ 754,900$ 777,547$
Services 222,665 232,389 253,767 289,993 254,800 259,896
Supplies 71,427 97,720 102,252 102,252 123,800 126,276
Total Expenditures 922,591$ 986,124$ 1,086,439$ 1,141,731$ 1,133,500$ 1,163,719$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Animal Care Technician 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Animal Center Assistant 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26
Animal Center Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Animal Control Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Animal Services Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Animal Center Volunteer Prog Assist - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 7.26 7.26 8.26 8.26 8.26
Division: Police Support Services
Activity: Animal Services (4104*)
345
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 8,378,906$ 8,621,460$ 9,447,933$ 9,926,911$ 9,626,370$ 10,033,605$
Other City Taxes
Hotel/Motel Tax 463,233 868,946 688,300 688,300 740,000 740,000
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 64,277 61,506 82,800 82,800 119,000 119,000
Disaster Assistance 2,574 25 - - - -
Other State Grants 3,975 6,450 3,975 3,975 6,500 6,500
Charges For Fees And Services
Fire Services 9,120 6,960 6,600 6,600 7,000 7,000
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 6,608 440 6,608 6,608 400 400
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 2,893 333 2,893 2,893 300 300
Contributions & Donations 1,500 2,700 - - - -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 29,019 22,160 60,400 60,400 40,400 40,400
Total Revenues 8,962,105$ 9,590,980$ 10,299,509$ 10,778,487$ 10,539,970$ 10,947,205$
Expenditures:
Personnel 8,096,779$ 8,724,530$ 9,133,215$ 9,163,331$ 9,485,600$ 9,770,168$
Services 518,986 502,796 563,373 563,373 512,470 522,719
Supplies 172,701 133,394 146,031 164,271 170,900 174,318
Capital Outlay 173,640 230,260 456,890 887,512 371,000 480,000
Total Expenditures 8,962,105$ 9,590,980$ 10,299,509$ 10,778,487$ 10,539,970$ 10,947,205$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Community Service Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Police Captain 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Police Lieutenant 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Police Officer 53.00 53.00 53.00 53.00 53.00
Police Sergeant 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Total Personnel 66.00 66.00 66.00 66.00 66.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Automobiles 409,500$ 752,329$ 318,600$
Ped Mall Cameras - 87,793 -
Speed Trailer Displays - -5,000
Tasers 47,390 47,390 47,400
Total Capital Outlay 456,890$ 887,512$ 371,000$
Division: Police Field Operations
Activity: Patrol (410310)
346
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 1,335,240$ 1,534,649$ 1,634,118$ 1,643,306$ 1,773,675$ 1,825,883$
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 930 2,396 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,336,170$ 1,537,045$ 1,634,118$ 1,643,306$ 1,773,675$ 1,825,883$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,237,807$ 1,438,012$ 1,532,714$ 1,539,664$ 1,673,400$ 1,723,602$
Services 57,306 52,632 52,299 52,299 52,500 53,550
Supplies 41,056 46,401 49,105 51,343 47,775 48,731
Total Expenditures 1,336,170$ 1,537,045$ 1,634,118$ 1,643,306$ 1,773,675$ 1,825,883$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Police Lieutenant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Police Officer 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
Police Sergeant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Victim Services Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 10.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 181,104$ 223,394$ 245,982$ 245,982$ 251,571$ 266,015$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 152 1,141 350 350 1,000 1,000
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 179,128 170,950 164,941 164,941 186,529 186,529
Charges For Fees And Services
Police Services 51,726 101,476 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 8,415 - - - -
Total Revenues 412,110$ 505,376$ 491,273$ 491,273$ 519,100$ 533,544$
Expenditures:
Personnel 342,109$ 392,099$ 394,457$ 394,457$ 406,200$ 418,386$
Services 70,002 65,433 65,816 65,816 65,900 67,218
Supplies - 47,844 31,000 31,000 47,000 47,940
Total Expenditures 412,110$ 505,376$ 491,273$ 491,273$ 519,100$ 533,544$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Police Officer 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Division: Police Field Operations
Activity: Other Field Operations (410330:410350)
Division: Police Field Operations
Activity: Criminal Investigation (410320)
347
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 3,576$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
State 28E Agreements 1,627,211 1,769,259 1,769,259 1,769,259 1,939,100 1,939,100
Local 28E Agreements 34,343 36,403 34,343 34,343 36,400 36,400
Disaster Assistance 1,208 - - - - -
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 22 1,214 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,667,859$ 1,808,376$ 1,805,102$ 1,805,102$ 1,977,000$ 1,977,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 561,736$ 582,743$ 586,499$ 593,449$ 631,100$ 650,033$
Services 249,791 265,713 303,812 303,812 300,200 306,204
Supplies 74,052 64,771 86,721 94,478 83,200 84,864
Capital Outlay 53,928 8,859 10,000 10,000 - 10,000
Contingency - - 400,000 400,000 700,000 1,000,000
Total Expenditures 939,508$ 922,086$ 1,387,032$ 1,401,739$ 1,714,500$ 2,051,101$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Battalion Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Deputy Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Fire Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Weather Alert Siren(s)10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay 10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Fire Department
Division: Fire Administration
Activity: Fire Administration (450100)
348
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 7,060,462$ 7,480,947$ 7,791,519$ 7,800,992$ 8,338,100$ 8,553,743$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 14,859 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 3,251 646 - - - -
Other City Taxes
Utility Franchise Tax 678,180 658,763 678,200 678,200 658,700 658,700
Charges For Fees And Services
Fire Services 2,700 2,100 2,700 2,700 2,100 2,100
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations - 15,754 - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 8,223 - 8,223 8,223 - -
Total Revenues 7,767,676$ 8,158,210$ 8,480,642$ 8,490,115$ 8,998,900$ 9,214,543$
Expenditures:
Personnel 7,347,482$ 7,624,810$ 8,029,864$ 8,034,497$ 8,482,500$ 8,736,975$
Services 361,382 337,436 348,478 348,478 361,300 368,526
Supplies 50,675 144,937 92,300 97,140 97,100 99,042
Capital Outlay 8,137 51,027 10,000 10,000 58,000 10,000
Total Expenditures 7,767,676$ 8,158,210$ 8,480,642$ 8,490,115$ 8,998,900$ 9,214,543$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Battalion Chief 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Fire Captain 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Fire Lieutenant 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 12.00
Firefighter 42.00 42.00 44.00 44.00 44.00
Total Personnel 59.00 59.00 61.00 61.00 61.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Thermal Imaging Camera 10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Spreader - - 20,000
Cutter - - 20,000
Telescoping Ram - - 15,000
Struts - - 3,000
Total Capital Outlay 10,000$ 10,000$ 58,000$
Division: Fire Emergency Operations
Activity: Fire Emergency Operations (450200)
349
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 223,789$ 216,912$ 253,726$ 256,043$ 234,975$ 255,037$
Licenses And Permits
Miscellaneous Licenses & Permits - - 400 400 - -
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - 13,287 - - 13,300 -
Total Revenues 223,789$ 230,199$ 254,126$ 256,443$ 248,275$ 255,037$
Expenditures:
Personnel 180,834$ 164,452$ 196,449$ 198,766$ 179,600$ 184,988$
Services 36,538 48,456 42,935 42,935 47,175 48,119
Supplies 6,416 17,291 14,742 14,742 21,500 21,930
Total Expenditures 223,789$ 230,199$ 254,126$ 256,443$ 248,275$ 255,037$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Battalion Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 181,656$ 196,491$ 191,673$ 191,673$ 216,400$ 222,265$
Total Revenues 181,656$ 196,491$ 191,673$ 191,673$ 216,400$ 222,265$
Expenditures:
Personnel 142,247$ 155,546$ 145,740$ 145,740$ 153,700$ 158,311$
Services 19,609 27,733 30,583 30,583 47,800 48,756
Supplies 11,800 13,212 15,350 15,350 14,900 15,198
Capital Outlay 8,000 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 181,656$ 196,491$ 191,673$ 191,673$ 216,400$ 222,265$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Fire Lieutenant/Training 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Division: Fire Prevention
Activity: Fire Prevention (450300)
Division: Fire Training
Activity: Fire Training (450400)
350
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 497,127$ 370,593$ 392,817$ 397,450$ 393,250$ 404,296$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 2,914 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 971 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Parking Charges 23 - 23 23 - -
Total Revenues 501,036$ 370,593$ 392,840$ 397,473$ 393,250$ 404,296$
Expenditures:
Personnel 272,364$ 287,096$ 316,551$ 321,184$ 318,100$ 327,643$
Services 228,135 81,954 74,958 74,958 73,450 74,919
Supplies 537 1,543 1,331 1,331 1,700 1,734
Total Expenditures 501,036$ 370,593$ 392,840$ 397,473$ 393,250$ 404,296$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Administrative Secretary 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parks & Recreation Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy -$ -$ 10,824$ 10,824$ 800$ 2,380$
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 46,699 50,421 40,000 40,000 50,400 50,400
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 2,686 2,784 2,686 2,686 3,000 3,000
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 9,808 7,868 10,750 10,750 10,100 10,100
Miscellaneous Merchandise 1,484 2,129 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Revenues 60,677$ 63,202$ 67,260$ 67,260$ 67,300$ 68,880$
Expenditures:
Personnel 25,499$ 24,738$ 23,862$ 23,862$ 23,400$ 24,102$
Services 27,316 25,923 35,227 35,227 33,500 34,170
Supplies 1,790 4,514 8,171 8,171 10,400 10,608
Total Expenditures 54,605$ 55,175$ 67,260$ 67,260$ 67,300$ 68,880$
Parks and Recreation Department
Division: Park and Rec Admin
Activity: Park and Rec Admin (510100)
Division: Park and Rec Admin
Activity: Farmers Market (510200)
351
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 806,254$ 885,824$ 872,857$ 908,807$ 863,100$ 899,225$
Use of Money And Property
Royalties & Commissions 1,530 1,454 1,530 1,530 1,500 1,500
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 638 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 1,375 - - - - -
Total Revenues 809,797$ 887,278$ 874,387$ 910,337$ 864,600$ 900,725$
Expenditures:
Personnel 414,192$ 418,320$ 442,657$ 449,607$ 447,300$ 460,719$
Services 359,811 370,448 366,714 366,714 371,400 378,828
Supplies 35,795 33,805 38,016 38,016 38,900 39,678
Capital Outlay - 64,705 27,000 56,000 7,000 20,000
Total Expenditures 809,797$ 887,278$ 874,387$ 910,337$ 864,600$ 899,225$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Custodian - Government Buildings 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Facilities Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant Facilities Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Generator 15,000$ 44,000$ -$
Flag Pole 12,000 12,000 -
Office Furniture - - 2,000
Touchless Faucets - - 5,000
27,000$ 56,000$ 7,000$
Division: Government Buildings
Activity: Government Buildings (510300)
352
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 2,460,611$ 2,539,901$ 2,757,583$ 2,786,541$ 2,718,450$ 2,824,594$
Other City Taxes
Hotel/Motel Tax 268,187 503,074 398,500 398,500 430,000 430,000
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 65,313 71,713 86,361 86,361 77,500 77,500
Royalties & Commissions 5,588 4,053 5,588 5,588 1,500 1,500
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 494 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 1,397 - - - - -
Local 28E Agreements 99,785 104,849 104,850 104,850 115,500 115,500
Charges For Fees And Services
Culture & Recreation 404,521 476,501 427,609 427,609 484,900 484,900
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 5,300 7,410 5,300 5,300 5,200 5,200
Miscellaneous Merchandise 1,215 4,356 1,131 1,131 1,100 1,100
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 9,982 4,218 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 213 2,202 - - - -
Total Revenues 3,322,606$ 3,718,277$ 3,787,922$ 3,816,880$ 3,835,150$ 3,941,294$
Expenditures:
Personnel 2,445,092$ 2,754,341$ 2,775,675$ 2,804,633$ 2,841,100$ 2,926,333$
Services 579,716 650,505 663,443 663,443 688,450 702,219
Supplies 257,339 261,758 310,604 310,604 282,100 287,742
Capital Outlay 40,458 51,673 38,200 38,200 23,500 25,000
Total Expenditures 3,322,606$ 3,718,277$ 3,787,922$ 3,816,880$ 3,835,150$ 3,941,294$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Recreation Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant Recreation Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Custodian - Government Buildings 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50
M.W. I - Pools 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. II - Pools 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. III - Government Buildings 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Recreation Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Rec Program Supervisor 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Total Personnel 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Facility Improvements 38,200$ 38,200$ 23,500$
Total Capital Outlay 38,200$ 38,200$ 23,500$
Division: Recreation
Activity: Recreation (520100)
353
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 268,348$ 316,239$ 309,367$ 314,000$ 325,750$ 334,975$
Total Revenues 268,348$ 316,239$ 309,367$ 314,000$ 325,750$ 334,975$
Expenditures:
Personnel 210,411$ 239,635$ 252,688$ 257,321$ 271,000$ 279,130$
Services 56,372 50,638 47,479 47,479 45,400 46,308
Supplies 1,565 1,688 9,200 9,200 9,350 9,537
Capital Outlay - 24,278 - - - -
Total Expenditures 268,348$ 316,239$ 309,367$ 314,000$ 325,750$ 334,975$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Asst Superintendent Parks/Forestry 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Superintendent Parks/Forestry 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Division: Park Maintenance
Activity: Park Maintenance Administration (530100)
354
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 2,799,076$ 2,859,300$ 3,125,391$ 3,234,534$ 3,253,700$ 3,341,085$
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 206,400 214,459 217,546 217,546 203,100 203,100
Royalties & Commissions 3,216 389 3,216 3,216 400 400
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 6,390 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 34 710 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Culture & Recreation 116,514 105,633 116,614 116,614 105,700 105,700
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 426 6,147 426 426 6,100 500
Miscellaneous Merchandise 240 1,004 240 240 1,000 1,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 19,253 19,163 19,253 19,253 19,200 19,200
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 909 1,990 - - - -
Total Revenues 3,152,459$ 3,208,795$ 3,482,686$ 3,591,829$ 3,589,200$ 3,670,985$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,757,067$ 1,763,379$ 1,970,121$ 2,002,554$ 2,065,100$ 2,127,053$
Services 1,008,048 1,046,168 1,096,840 1,096,840 1,071,500 1,092,930
Supplies 278,447 245,308 271,725 271,725 295,100 301,002
Capital Outlay 108,897 153,940 144,000 220,710 157,500 150,000
Total Expenditures 3,152,459$ 3,208,795$ 3,482,686$ 3,591,829$ 3,589,200$ 3,670,985$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. I - Parks 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
M.W.I - Athletic Fields 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. II - Parks 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
M.W. II - Horticulture 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. III - Parks 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Senior MW - Parks 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior MW - Horticulture Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior MW - Turfgrass Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Natural Area Management Projects 100,000$ 100,000$ 100,000$
AV System - 30,000 -
Tractor - -12,500
Dump Bed 10,000 10,000 -
Turn Wagon 11,000 11,000 -
Laser Grade Baseball Fields 8,000 8,000 9,000
Automatic Locks for Restrooms 15,000 15,000 15,000
H20 Roof Replacement - 24,000 -
Trailer - -10,000
Blower - -11,000
Zero Turn Mower - 22,710 -
Total Capital Outlay 144,000$ 220,710$ 157,500$
Division: Park Maintenance
Activity: Park Maintenance Operations (530200)
355
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
General Revenues Subsidy 1,029,511$ 1,224,106$ 1,098,341$ 1,114,557$ 996,300$ 1,023,584$
Other City Taxes
Utility Franchise Tax 11,034 11,580 13,600 13,600 11,500 11,500
Intergovernmental
Other State Grants 10,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 20,000 20,000
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 5,900 5,000 5,900 5,900 5,000 5,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - - - - - -
Transfer In -Government Activities 90,795 92,426 95,816 95,816 81,200 82,824
Total Revenues & Transfer In 1,147,240$ 1,353,112$ 1,223,657$ 1,239,873$ 1,114,000$ 1,142,908$
Expenditures:
Personnel 617,902$ 614,579$ 687,984$ 704,200$ 662,800$ 682,684$
Services 436,677 354,097 455,223 455,223 377,400 384,948
Supplies 80,161 96,128 70,450 70,450 73,800 75,276
Capital Outlay 12,500 288,308 10,000 10,000 - -
Total Expenditures 1,147,240$ 1,353,112$ 1,223,657$ 1,239,873$ 1,114,000$ 1,142,908$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M. W. I - Forestry 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
M. W. II - Forestry 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M. W. III - Forestry 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior MW - Forestry 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Sander 10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay 10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Division: Park Maintenance
Activity: Forestry (530300)
356
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 268,141$ 300,374$ 311,250$ 318,200$ 320,990$ 333,486$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 49,875 49,927 42,000 42,000 48,000 48,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 96,580 78,769 75,000 75,000 80,000 80,000
Total Revenues 414,596$ 429,070$ 428,250$ 435,200$ 448,990$ 461,486$
Expenditures:
Personnel 304,384$ 327,715$ 334,699$ 341,649$ 351,600$ 362,148$
Services 94,844 90,013 80,585 80,585 84,040 85,721
Supplies 15,368 11,342 12,966 12,966 13,350 13,617
Total Expenditures 414,596$ 429,070$ 428,250$ 435,200$ 448,990$ 461,486$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Cemetery Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. II - Cemetery 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. III - Cemetery 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 454$ 3,575$ 1,044$ 1,044$ 1,000$ 1,000$
Total Revenues 454$ 3,575$ 1,044$ 1,044$ 1,000$ 1,000$
Expenditures:
Services -$ -$ 750$ 750$ 800$ 800$
Total Expenditures -$ -$ 750$ 750$ 800$ 800$
Division: Cemetery Operations
Activity: Cemetery Operations (540100)
Division: Cemetery Operations
Activity: Cemetery Perpetual Care (540500)
357
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
General Revenues Subsidy 3,914,705$ 4,148,010$ 4,474,832$ 4,574,493$ 5,898,549$ 6,093,328$
Property Taxes 1,134,317 1,136,926 1,128,899 1,128,899 - -
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 11,792 13,537 11,745 11,745 - -
Mobile Home Tax 978 915 978 978 - -
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000
Royalties & Commissions 792 1,311 792 792 1,300 1,300
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 4,430 - - - - -
Property Tax Credits 25,297 20,803 27,328 27,328 10,400 5,200
Disaster Assistance 1,554 - - - - -
Local 28E Agreements 607,399 629,705 640,498 640,498 636,200 636,200
Charges For Fees And Services
Library Charges - 4 - - - -
Miscellaneous
Library Fines & Fees 2,941 1,576 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Contributions & Donations - - - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 19,445 27,870 19,437 19,437 24,751 24,751
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 1,140 969 - - 500 -
Total Revenues & Transfer In 5,748,790$ 6,005,626$ 6,329,509$ 6,429,170$ 6,596,700$ 6,785,779$
Expenditures:
Personnel 4,997,182$ 5,163,619$ 5,495,531$ 5,595,192$ 5,728,500$ 5,900,355$
Services 635,498 726,237 700,057 700,057 751,800 766,836
Supplies 109,905 109,357 126,921 126,921 109,400 111,588
Capital Outlay 6,205 6,413 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Total Expenditures 5,748,790$ 6,005,626$ 6,329,509$ 6,429,170$ 6,596,700$ 6,785,779$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Custodian - Library 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
IT Support Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Librarian II 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Library Admin Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Library Assistant I 5.63 5.63 5.63 5.63 5.63
Library Assistant II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Library Assistant III 7.36 7.36 7.36 7.36 7.76
Library Building Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Library Clerk 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Library Coordinator 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Library Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Library Web Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. II - Library 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. I - Library 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63
Network Database Specialist - Lib 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Pulic Relations Specialist 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65
Senior Librarian 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Senior Library Assistant 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
Supervising Librarian 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 43.02 43.02 43.02 43.02 43.42
Division: Library Operations
Activity: General Library (550100)
Library Department
358
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 709,041$ 710,855$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$
Total Revenues 709,041$ 710,855$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$
Expenditures:
Capital Outlay 709,041$ 710,855$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$
Total Expenditures 709,041$ 710,855$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Adult Library Materials 600,000$ 600,000$ 600,000$
Children's Library Materials 125,000 125,000 125,000
Total Capital Outlay 725,000$ 725,000$ 725,000$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Operating Grants 58,765 71,122 55,875 55,875 54,000 54,000
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 175 444 175 175 400 400
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise 528 561 528 528 600 600
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 10,890 1,035 10,890 10,890 1,000 1,000
Printed Materials 9,683 13,021 9,683 9,683 13,000 13,000
Total Revenues 85,041$ 86,183$ 77,151$ 77,151$ 69,000$ 69,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 18,040$ 35,640$ 38,136$ 39,294$ 40,900$ 42,127$
Services 26,586 22,842 6,689 6,689 6,700 6,700
Supplies 2,357 8,217 25,419 25,419 20,600 20,600
Capital Outlay 5,000 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 51,982$ 66,699$ 70,244$ 71,402$ 68,200$ 69,427$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Library Assistant I 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Division: Library Operations
Activity: Library Materials (550200)
Division: Library Operations
Activity: Library Board Controlled Funds (550300)
359
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 4,979$ 40,448$ 11,452$ 11,452$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 120,778 63,177 202,738 202,738 65,000 65,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 9,045 9,655 9,045 9,045 9,700 9,700
Total Revenues 134,803$ 113,280$ 223,235$ 223,235$ 84,700$ 84,700$
Expenditures:
Personnel 33,075$ 37,026$ 73,355$ 74,282$ 38,800$ 39,964$
Services 41,221 20,167 6,687 6,687 23,100 23,562
Supplies 41,469 20,405 84,291 84,291 40,000 40,800
Capital Outlay 20,868 9,558 - - 9,700 -
Total Expenditures 136,633$ 87,156$ 164,333$ 165,260$ 111,600$ 104,326$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Library Assistant III 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 -
Total Personnel 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 -
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 10,432$ 105,191$ 47,238$ 47,238$ 64,500$ 64,500$
Total Revenues 10,432$ 105,191$ 47,238$ 47,238$ 64,500$ 64,500$
Expenditures:
Supplies 8$ -$ 67,000$ 67,000$ 67,000$ 68,340$
Capital Outlay 66,107 93,259 - - - -
Total Expenditures 66,115$ 93,259$ 67,000$ 67,000$ 67,000$ 68,340$
Division: Library Operations
Activity: Library Gifts and Bequests (550400)
Division: Library Operations
Activity: Library Gifts - Materials (550500)
360
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Transfer In:
Transfer In From General Fund 62,422$ 62,422$ 62,422$ 62,422$ 62,400$ 62,400$
Total Transfer In 62,422$ 62,422$ 62,422$ 62,422$ 62,400$ 62,400$
Expenditures:
Services 17,560$ 59,012$ 282,363$ 282,363$ 48,000$ 48,000$
Supplies 4,696 3,500 - - 30,000 30,000
Total Expenditures 22,256$ 62,512$ 282,363$ 282,363$ 78,000$ 78,000$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 195,862$ 198,307$ 238,891$ 238,891$ 241,400$ 248,642$
Total Revenues 195,862$ 198,307$ 238,891$ 238,891$ 241,400$ 248,642$
Expenditures:
Personnel 199,765$ 200,722$ 238,891$ 241,208$ 241,400$ 248,642$
Total Expenditures 199,765$ 200,722$ 238,891$ 241,208$ 241,400$ 248,642$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Library Coordinator - Development 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Library Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Division: Library Operations
Activity: Library Replacement Reserves (550800)
Division: Library Development Office
Activity: Library Development Office (550600)
361
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 798,523$ 885,990$ 918,589$ 948,566$ 905,150$ 930,112$
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 1,450 5,925 2,270 2,270 6,000 6,000
Royalties & Commissions 4 - - - - -
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 113 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 371 - - - - -
Local 28E Agreements 62,430 - 62,430 62,430 62,400 62,400
Charges For Fees And Services
Culture & Recreation 47,850 51,075 47,850 47,850 51,100 51,100
Parking Charges 12,100 13,280 12,100 12,100 14,000 14,000
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 78,538 64,574 70,000 70,000 64,600 64,600
Printed Materials 18 56 18 18 - -
Miscellaneous Merchandise 282 512 282 282 500 500
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 2,707 5,011 2,707 2,707 5,000 5,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 625 352 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,005,010$ 1,026,775$ 1,116,246$ 1,146,223$ 1,108,750$ 1,133,712$
Expenditures:
Personnel 725,693$ 726,768$ 775,732$ 793,709$ 788,700$ 812,361$
Services 237,297 241,588 288,664 288,664 258,950 264,129
Supplies 42,021 46,829 51,850 51,850 56,100 57,222
Capital Outlay - 11,590 - 12,000 5,000 -
Total Expenditures 1,005,010$ 1,026,775$ 1,116,246$ 1,146,223$ 1,108,750$ 1,133,712$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Development Specialist - Senior Center 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
M.W. II - Government Buildings 1.00 1.00 - 1.00 -
Custodian - Government Buildings 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.00
Operations Assistant - Senior Center 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Program Specialist - Senior Center 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Receptionist - Senior Center 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26 1.26
Senior Center Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Volunteer Specialist-Senior Center 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 7.76 7.76 7.76 7.76 7.76
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Building Improvements -$ 12,000$ -$
Mobile Hearing System - - 5,000
Total Capital Outlay -$ 12,000$ 5,000$
Division: Senior Center Operations
Activity: Senior Center Administration (570100)
Senior Center Department
362
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 21,679$ 17,058$ 31,070$ 31,070$ 28,800$ 29,769$
Charges For Fees And Services
Culture & Recreation 2,250 4,290 2,050 2,050 2,400 2,400
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 3,316 5,386 5,000 5,000 7,300 7,300
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise 54 60 54 54 - -
Total Revenues 27,299$ 26,793$ 38,174$ 38,174$ 38,500$ 39,469$
Expenditures:
Personnel 18,261$ 18,351$ 19,906$ 19,906$ 19,900$ 20,497$
Services 2,050 5,136 13,233 13,233 13,600 13,872
Supplies 6,988 3,306 5,035 5,035 5,000 5,100
Total Expenditures 27,299$ 26,793$ 38,174$ 38,174$ 38,500$ 39,469$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 3$ 24$ 8$ 8$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 3$ 24$ 8$ 8$ -$ -$
Division: Senior Center Operations
Activity: Senior Center Programs (570200)
Division: Senior Center Operations
Activity: Senior Center Gifts and Memori (570400)
363
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
General Revenues Subsidy 241,670$ 245,725$ 251,085$ 254,097$ 303,111$ 311,833$
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 1,226 - 1,226 1,226 1,000 1,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 640 1,382 930 930 500 500
Transfer In -Enterprise Activities 30,137 31,855 31,855 31,855 - -
Total Revenues & Transfer In 273,673$ 278,962$ 285,096$ 288,108$ 304,611$ 313,333$
Expenditures:
Personnel 226,821$ 238,734$ 245,464$ 248,476$ 263,000$ 270,890$
Services 45,159 36,325 36,593 36,593 36,995 37,735
Supplies 1,692 3,903 3,039 3,039 4,616 4,708
Total Expenditures 273,673$ 278,962$ 285,096$ 288,108$ 304,611$ 313,333$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Development Services Assistant 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
NDS Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 395$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 395$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Services 395 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 395$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
* This activity converted to the Climate Action & Outreach division in the City Manager department in fiscal year 2021.
Division: Neighborhood & Dvlp Admin
Activity: Neighborhood & Dvlp Admin (610100)
Division: Neighborhood & Dvlp Admin
Activity: Sustainability Services (610150) *
Neighborhood and Development Services Department
364
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues & Transfer In:
General Revenues Subsidy 1,532,198$ 867,415$ 54,042$ 9,816,309$ 121,600$ 132,965$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 26,875 26,963 28,254 28,254 26,900 26,900
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - - 23,537 23,537 34,200 34,200
Other Financial Sources
Loans 251,182 139,892 191,797 191,797 119,700 119,700
Sale Of Assets 134,000 310,615 300,000 747,000 300,000 300,000
Total Revenues & Transfer In 1,944,256$ 1,344,885$ 597,631$ 10,806,898$ 602,400$ 613,765$
Expenditures:
Personnel 146,221$ 184,229$ 156,581$ 165,848$ 131,700$ 135,651$
Services 211,003 673,051 335,550 10,335,550 365,200 372,504
Supplies 76 - 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,610
Capital Outlay 1,586,955 487,605 100,000 300,000 100,000 100,000
Total Expenditures 1,944,256$ 1,344,885$ 597,631$ 10,806,898$ 602,400$ 613,765$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Associate Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Building Inspector 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Program Assistant - Community Development 0.63 0.63 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.63 3.63 4.00 4.00 4.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Rehab Costs 100,000$ 300,000$ 100,000$
Total Capital Outlay 100,000$ 300,000$ 100,000$
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Community Development (610200)
365
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 242,179$ 144,097$ 145,075$ 220,784$ 167,208$ 165,963$
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise 257 - - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - 1,000 - - - -
Printed Materials - -200 - - -
Total Revenues 242,436$ 145,097$ 145,275$ 220,784$ 167,208$ 165,963$
Expenditures:
Personnel 205,657$ 95,966$ 82,955$ 84,577$ 101,100$ 104,133$
Services 13,873 30,760 36,070 36,070 34,858 35,555
Supplies 4,073 1,642 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,275
Capital Outlay 18,833 16,729 25,000 98,887 30,000 25,000
Total Expenditures 242,436$ 145,097$ 145,275$ 220,784$ 167,208$ 165,963$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Neighborhood Services Coordinator 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70 0.70
Associate Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Public Art 25,000$ 98,887$ 20,000$
Public Art Maintenance - - 10,000
Total Capital Outlay 25,000$ 98,887$ 30,000$
Activity: Public Art - Riverfront Crossing(610725)Fund: Public Art (1025)
Division: Neighborhood Services Department: Neighborhood and Development Services
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 550,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 550,500$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Neighborhood Outreach (610710/610720)
Activity Summary
366
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 10,118$ -$ 52,350$ 72,707$ 4,300$ 36,153$
Licenses And Permits
Construction Permit & Inspection Fees 942,604 909,958 950,000 950,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 27,303 19,700 40,000 40,000 25,000 25,000
Miscellaneous
Code Enforcement 3,650 18,834 5,000 5,000 20,000 20,000
Intra-City Charges 43,582 60,297 40,000 40,000 55,000 55,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 10,346 9,634 10,500 10,500 10,000 10,000
Total Revenues 1,037,603$ 1,018,423$ 1,097,850$ 1,118,207$ 1,114,300$ 1,146,153$
Expenditures:
Personnel 868,184$ 849,685$ 945,707$ 966,064$ 956,700$ 985,401$
Services 165,834 136,110 148,143 148,143 153,500 156,570
Supplies 3,585 1,986 4,000 4,000 4,100 4,182
Total Expenditures 1,037,603$ 987,781$ 1,097,850$ 1,118,207$ 1,114,300$ 1,146,153$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Building Inspector 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Housing Assistant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Housing Inspector Assistant 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
Neighborhood Services Coordinator 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
Senior Housing Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80 8.80
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 650,250$ 680,058$ 696,500$ 696,500$ 687,577$ 701,328$
Total Revenues 650,250$ 680,058$ 696,500$ 696,500$ 687,577$ 701,328$
Expenditures:
Services 650,250$ 680,058$ 696,500$ 696,500$ 687,577$ 701,328$
Total Expenditures 650,250$ 680,058$ 696,500$ 696,500$ 687,577$ 701,328$
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Housing Inspections (610730/610740)
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Human Services (610820)
367
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Royalties & Commissions 11,539$ 11,898$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 11,539$ 11,898$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Personnel 5,289$ 455$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures 5,289$ 455$ -$ -$ -$ -$
* Iowa City Property Management moved to Fund 2510 starting in fiscal year 2023.
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Licenses And Permits
General Use Permits 7,292 10,744 7,292 7,292 10,700 10,700
Food & Liquor Licenses 140 70 140 140 - -
Professional License 1,500 1,475 1,500 1,500 1,400 1,400
Miscellaneous Permits & Licenses 3,055 1,155 800 800 900 900
Construction Permit & Inspection Fees 910,752 1,118,245 691,600 691,600 813,700 813,700
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 380,619 467,954 395,002 395,002 362,350 362,350
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 6,070 8,959 6,070 6,070 2,100 2,100
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 229 - - - - -
Total Revenues 1,309,657$ 1,608,602$ 1,102,404$ 1,102,404$ 1,191,150$ 1,191,150$
Expenditures:
Personnel 804,031$ 866,021$ 914,941$ 932,993$ 969,300$ 998,379$
Services 181,672 164,106 163,102 163,102 167,200 170,544
Supplies 24,090 5,559 6,250 6,250 4,650 4,743
Capital Outlay 25,784 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 1,035,577$ 1,035,686$ 1,084,293$ 1,102,345$ 1,141,150$ 1,173,666$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Building Inspector 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Building Inspector II 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Development Services Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Development Regulation Specialist 1.00 1.00 - - -
Housing Inspector Assistant 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.30
Code Enforcement Specialist 0.50 0.50 - - -
Development Servcies Assistant - - 0.50 0.50 0.50
Development Services Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Senior Building Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 8.80 8.80 7.80 7.80 7.80
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Iowa City Property Management (490100)*
Division: Development Services
Activity: Building Inspection (610610)
368
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 645,334$ 658,274$ 903,292$ 1,108,033$ 894,600$ 919,942$
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 20,344 25,796 20,344 20,344 13,000 13,000
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - 1,318 - - - -
Printed Materials 13 - 13 13 - -
Other Financial Sources
Loans 3,802 3,886 - - - -
Total Revenues 669,493$ 689,274$ 923,649$ 1,128,390$ 907,600$ 932,942$
Expenditures:
Personnel 578,029$ 615,024$ 687,384$ 700,125$ 719,000$ 740,570$
Services 87,784 72,476 234,940 426,940 187,100 190,842
Supplies 3,681 1,774 1,325 1,325 1,500 1,530
Total Expenditures 669,493$ 689,274$ 923,649$ 1,128,390$ 907,600$ 932,942$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Associate Planner 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Development Services Coordinator 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Historic Preservation Planner 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Code Enforcement Specialist 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Senior Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 4.50 4.50 5.50 5.50 5.50
Division: Development Services
Activity: Urban Planning (610620)
369
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 405,661$ 405,587$ 423,169$ 430,119$ 434,200$ 447,177$
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 476 336 476 476 500 -
Total Revenues 406,137$ 405,923$ 423,645$ 430,595$ 434,700$ 447,177$
Expenditures:
Personnel 344,368$ 354,979$ 362,795$ 369,745$ 378,300$ 389,649$
Services 61,341 50,702 60,650 60,650 56,200 57,324
Supplies 428 242 200 200 200 204
Total Expenditures 406,137$ 405,923$ 423,645$ 430,595$ 434,700$ 447,177$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Program Assistant - Public Works 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Public Works Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 133,662$ 206,870$ 164,792$ 164,792$ 189,500$ 193,290$
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - 400 - - 400 -
Total Revenues 133,662$ 206,870$ 164,792$ 164,792$ 189,500$ 193,290$
Expenditures:
Services 120,162$ 192,095$ 146,792$ 146,792$ 171,500$ 174,930$
Supplies 13,500 15,175 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,360
Total Expenditures 133,662$ 207,270$ 164,792$ 164,792$ 189,500$ 193,290$
Division: Public Works Administration
Activity: Public Works Administration (710100)
Division: Public Works Administration
Activity: Public Works Facility (710150)
Public Works Department
370
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 1,312,275$ 1,371,520$ 1,602,425$ 1,654,124$ 1,839,200$ 1,872,504$
Other City Taxes
Utility Franchise Tax 84,566 83,741 84,500 84,500 83,700 83,700
Licenses And Permits
Construction Permit & Inspection Fees 46,132 32,576 35,000 35,000 22,400 22,400
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 13,481 10,905 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 7,565 318 8,000 8,000 5,000 5,000
Printed Materials 458 241 100 100 100 100
Intra-City Charges 840,774 979,791 1,011,425 1,011,425 1,084,000 1,100,260
Total Revenues 2,305,251$ 2,479,092$ 2,751,450$ 2,803,149$ 3,044,400$ 3,093,964$
Expenditures:
Personnel 2,068,359$ 2,232,928$ 2,506,735$ 2,548,434$ 2,743,600$ 2,825,908$
Services 224,554 236,567 221,616 221,616 236,900 241,638
Supplies 11,138 9,597 23,099 33,099 25,900 26,418
Capital Outlay 1,200 - - - 38,000 -
Total Expenditures 2,305,251$ 2,479,092$ 2,751,450$ 2,803,149$ 3,044,400$ 3,093,964$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Assistant City Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Asset Management Technician - - 0.40 0.40 0.40
Civil Engineer 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Public Works Aide 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Construction Inspector I - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Construction Inspector II 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Special Projects Administrator 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Special Projects Inspector 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Construction Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Engineer 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Senior Engineering Tech 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Senior Facilities Design & Construction Mgr - - - - 1.00
Survey Party Chief 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Utilities Technician - Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 18.00 18.00 19.40 19.40 20.40
Division: Engineering Services
Activity: Engineering Services (710200)
371
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
Property Taxes 3,991,114$ 4,000,295$ 3,972,054$ 3,972,054$ 4,120,200$ 4,120,200$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 41,489 47,629 41,326 41,326 39,900 39,900
Mobile Home Tax 3,443 3,219 3,443 3,443 3,200 3,200
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 89,007 73,197 96,155 96,155 84,500 63,375
Total Revenues 4,125,053$ 4,124,340$ 4,112,978$ 4,112,978$ 4,247,800$ 4,226,675$
Expenditures:
Personnel 368,134$ 383,509$ 385,953$ 390,586$ 409,500$ 421,785$
Services 6,794 3,785 3,584 3,584 3,700 3,774
Supplies 585 240 450 450 500 510
Total Expenditures 375,513$ 387,534$ 389,987$ 394,620$ 413,700$ 426,069$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Transportation Services Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Associate Director -Transportation Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projection
Revenues:
General Revenues Subsidy 271,224$ 319,200$ 284,204$ 298,387$ -$ -$
Licenses And Permits
General Use Permits 7,210 1,895 10,690 10,690 - -
Total Revenues 278,434$ 321,095$ 294,894$ 309,077$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Personnel 94,713$ 90,175$ 102,667$ 104,984$ -$ -$
Services 172,049 208,177 185,398 197,264 - -
Supplies 10,356 4,043 6,829 6,829 - -
Capital Outlay 1,316 18,700 - - - -
Total Expenditures 278,434$ 321,095$ 294,894$ 309,077$ -$ -$
* CBD Maintenance Operations moved to Fund 7100 starting in fiscal year 2025.
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M. W. II - CBD 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 -
Transportation Services Department
Division: Transportation Services Admin
Activity: Transportation Services Admin (810100)
Division: Transportation Services Admin
Activity: CBD Maintenance Operations (810200)*
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Grant
Road Use Tax
Other Shared Revenue
Metropolitan Planning Organization of
Johnson County (MPO)
Employee Benefits
Emergency Levy
Affordable Housing
Iowa City Property Management
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement
District (SSMID) - Downtown
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are provided to the City of Iowa
City on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). CDBG funds are used throughout the community to address the needs of lower
income citizens. CDBG funds may be used for a variety of activities (e.g. public services,
public facilities, housing, economic development, fair housing, and job training). Iowa
City is an entitlement city (over 50,000 in population), and receives an annual allocation
from HUD based on a formula that looks at information such as poverty rates, age of
housing stock, etc. Congress approves the program budgets annually so the City’s
allocation may change from year to year.
As part of Neighborhood Services, the Community Development office is responsible for
administering and coordinating activities relating to federal, state, and local community
development programs. This includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
programs. CDBG funds are used to acquire property, construct new buildings,
rehabilitate existing buildings and owner-occupied homes, operate service agencies, and
encourage micro-enterprise development. Community Development staff coordinate
with local service agencies, small businesses, and lenders in the administration of these
programs.
The City created a citizen advisory group, the Housing and Community Development
Commission (HCDC), in 1995 to assess Iowa City’s community development needs for
housing, jobs and services for low- and moderate-income residents, and to promote
public and private efforts to meet such needs. HCDC leads the CDBG/HOME allocation
process to determine what projects will be awarded funds based on priorities established
in CITY STEPS, Iowa City’s Consolidated Plan for Housing, Jobs, and Services for Low‐
Income Residents.
Fund Balance:
The CDBG fund has a budgeted ending fund balance of $67,004 in fiscal year 2025
versus an estimated ending fund balance of $56,543 in fiscal year 2024. This is an
increase of $10,461 due to an increase in miscellaneous revenue and repayment of
loans.
Revenues:
82.5% of revenue comes from Federal grants, with most of the remainder from loan
repayments. Federal grant revenue is budgeted to decrease from $1,168,445 in fiscal
year 2024 to an estimated $731,382 in fiscal year 2025, a decrease of 37.4%. This is
primarily due to carried over funding in fiscal year 2024 revised budget.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 expenditures represent a 34.1% decline from fiscal year 2024. This
reduction is primarily due to a reduction in aid to agencies due to decreased funding.
374
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actuals Actuals Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 19,924$ (14,936)$ 36,964$ 395$ 56,543$ 67,004$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 15,227$ 13,785$ 15,227$ 15,227$ 13,785$ 13,785$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 604,112 1,049,130 730,874 1,168,445 731,382 731,382
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 7,723 972 59,223 59,223 44,000 44,000
Other Financial Sources
Loans 138,169 111,922 104,200 104,200 97,400 97,400
Total Revenues 765,231$ 1,175,809$ 909,524$ 1,347,095$ 886,567$ 886,567$
Expenditures:
Personnel 204,278$ 175,508$ 213,736$ 213,736$ 230,800$ 237,724$
Services 501,540 898,286 556,890 994,461 562,506 573,756
Supplies 183 1,889 7,750 7,750 7,800 7,956
Sub-Total Expenditures 706,002 1,075,683 778,376 1,215,947 801,106 819,436
Transfers Out:
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 94,090 84,795 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
Sub-Total Transfers Out 94,090 84,795 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 800,091$ 1,160,478$ 853,376$ 1,290,947$ 876,106$ 894,436$
Fund Balance, June 30 (14,936)$ 395$ 93,112$ 56,543$ 67,004$ 59,135$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance (14,936)$ 395$ 93,112$ 56,543$ 67,004$ 59,135$
% of Revenues -2%0%10%4%8%7%
CDBG (2100)
Fund Summary
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HOME GRANT FUND
The HOME Grant Fund accounts for HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME)
funds that are provided to the City on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HOME grant funds are given directly to states
and local governments for the exclusive use of affordable housing activities. Iowa City
is an entitlement city (over 50,000 in population), and receives an annual allocation from
HUD based on a formula that looks at information such as poverty rates, age of housing
stock, etc. Congress approves the program budgets annually so the City’s allocation
may change from year to year.
HOME funds are used throughout the community to address the housing needs of lower
income citizens. This is accomplished through:
•Acquisition of land and buildings
•Rehabilitation of existing housing
•Tenant-based rental assistance
•New construction of owner-occupied and rental housing
Fund Balance:
Budgeted fund balance at the end of fiscal year 2025 is $264,926 which is a 101.0%
increase from the fiscal year 2024 revised estimate. This is due to the budgeted
repayment and reallocation of prior HOME loans.
Revenues:
83.8% of the HOME Grant Fund’s revenue is from federal grants with remainder coming
from loan repayments and loan interest. Budgeted federal HOME grant funding is lower
in fiscal year 2025 by $2,903,502 or 480.1% from fiscal year 2024 due to American
Rescue Plan Act funds expected to be received in fiscal year 2024.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 expenditures represent a 491.7% decrease from the fiscal year 2024
revised. This decrease is primarily due to the expenditure of the American Rescue Plan
Act funds to be received in fiscal year 2024.
376
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 4,433$ 112,965$ 241,959$ 44$ 131,805$ 264,926$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 14,285$ 14,325$ 14,284$ 14,284$ 14,425$ 14,425$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 66,646 937,063 1,375,212 3,508,269 604,767 604,767
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 161 497 16,520 16,520 18,600 18,600
Other Financial Sources
Loans 209,602 122,825 74,370 74,370 83,700 83,700
Total Revenues 290,694$ 1,074,710$ 1,480,386$ 3,613,443$ 721,492$ 721,492$
Expenditures:
Personnel 68,071$ 96,030$ 136,387$ 136,387$ 117,400$ 120,922$
Services 114,091 1,090,322 1,204,738 3,337,795 463,471 472,740
Supplies - 1,279 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Sub-Total Expenditures 182,162 1,187,631 1,348,625 3,481,682 588,371 601,162
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 182,162$ 1,187,631$ 1,348,625$ 3,481,682$ 588,371$ 601,162$
Fund Balance, June 30 112,965$ 44$ 373,720$ 131,805$ 264,926$ 385,256$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 112,965$ 44$ 373,720$ 131,805$ 264,926$ 385,256$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 39%0%25%4%37%53%
HOME Grant (2110)
Fund Summary
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ROAD USE TAX FUND
The Road Use Tax Fund (RUTF) accounts for revenue sharing from state taxes related to
transportation (road use taxes). The City’s use of road use taxes is restricted to street and
storm sewer maintenance, repair, and construction including engineering, streetlights, traffic
signs and signals, snow removal, street cleaning, right-of-way maintenance, etc.
Fund Balance:
Road Use Tax Fund’s fund balance on June 30, 2024 is projected to be $5,273,012, a decrease
of $897,687 or 14.5% from the fiscal year 2023 year-end balance. This decrease is primarily
due to a conservative estimate in Road Use Tax revenue.
The fiscal year 2025 estimated fund balance is budgeted to decrease by another $276,500 to
$4,996,512. This decrease due to increased capital projects funding.
(1)FY23 - FY25 figures are estimates.
The Road Use Tax Fund borrowed $1.4 million from the Landfill Cell Replacement Reserve
during fiscal year 2019 to help construct portions of the new Public Works Facility. The
following is a summary of that loan:
Loan Date Loan Amount Final Payment
Principal Outstanding as of 6/30/24
Total Payment FY25 FY25 Principal FY25 Interest
2019 Public Works Facility Loan 6/30/2019 $ 1,400,000 2036 $ 1,047,634 $ 93,173 $ 77,990 $ 15,183
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Unassigned $5,087,054 $6,170,699 $5,273,012 $4,996,512 $4,808,163
$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
Fund Balance (1)
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Revenues:
Road use taxes include gasoline taxes, weight taxes, and license fees collected through the
State and deposited into the Iowa Road Use Tax Fund. Road use taxes are allocated to cities
on a per capita basis based on the U.S. Census Bureau figures, which are updated every ten
years. Under the current distribution formula, receipts into the RUTF are distributed according
to a formula of 47.5 percent for the state primary road system, 24.5 percent for secondary
county roads, 8 percent for farm-to-market county roads, and 20 percent for city streets. In
March 2015, a $.10 per gallon fuel excise tax increase was passed by the State.
In 2008, an additional source of state revenue was established through legislation creating a
separate “TIME-21” funding stream. This revenue is dedicated primarily to maintenance and
construction of certain primary highways in the state (60 percent), but also of secondary roads
(20 percent) and municipal streets (20 percent). The new revenue stream was created by
changing certain vehicle registration fees and schedules and by increasing trailer and title fees.
In fiscal year 2025, Road Use Tax Fund revenues are projected to be $10.5 million, which is a
6.1% increase over the fiscal year 2024 estimated revenue. Road Use Tax Fund revenues are
expected to take a slight decrease during fiscal year 2024 due to conservative estimates. We
are expecting the revenues to bounce back in fiscal year 2025. Road Use Tax shared revenue
represents 92.5% of the revenue in the Road Use Tax Fund.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 budgeted expenditures, excluding transfers out, are lower than fiscal year
2024 expenditures by $90,837. This is primarily due to a decrease in capital outlay.
$-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
2022Actual 2023Actual 2024Budget 2024Revised 2025Budget 2026Projected
Revenue Trends
Transfer IN
Other Financial Sources
Miscellaneous
Charges for Services
Intergovernmental
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Long-term Projections:
Future revenues for the Road Use Tax Fund are projected to increase only 1% each year. The
City’s population has grown substantially since the last census, but revenue growth is being
projected conservatively until a more definitive pattern develops.
Future expenditures are projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures will
grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies will grow at a 2% rate annually.
The structural deficit in the Road Use Tax fund persists despite the revenue growth because
there has also been substantial growth in the operating expenditures. The fund deficit may
have to be addressed through expenditure or capital funding cuts at some point in the future.
$-
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$9,000,000
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Expenditure Trends
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
$10,000,000
$10,200,000
$10,400,000
$10,600,000
$10,800,000
$11,000,000
$11,200,000
$11,400,000
$11,600,000
$11,800,000
$12,000,000
$12,200,000
2024Revised 2025Budget 2026Projected 2027Projected 2028Projected 2029Projected
Projected Revenues vs Expenditures
Total Revenues Total Expenses
380
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 4,405,316$ 5,087,054$ 4,764,162$ 6,170,699$ 5,273,012$ 4,996,512$
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 31,017$ 38$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance 52 3,088 - - - -
Road Use Tax 9,900,316 10,346,324 9,900,316 9,900,316 10,500,000 10,605,000
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 66,868 68,535 66,868 66,868 68,500 68,500
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 91,755 93,425 111,525 111,525 81,400 81,400
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 1,238 144 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 10,091,246 10,511,554 10,078,709 10,078,709 10,649,900 10,754,900
Transfers In:
Transfers In-Govt Activities 628,877 647,269 665,184 739,316 697,100 718,013
Sub-Total Transfers In 628,877 647,269 665,184 739,316 697,100 718,013
Total Revenues & Transfers In 10,720,123$ 11,158,823$ 10,743,893$ 10,818,025$ 11,347,000$ 11,472,913$
Expenditures:
Road Use Tax Administration 102,270$ 101,106$ 99,918$ 99,918$ 98,700$ 100,674$
Sidewalk Inspection 90,430 86,781 151,642 151,642 151,500 152,341
Traffic Engineering 1,324,338 1,542,166 1,457,012 1,470,912 1,394,900 1,422,483
Streets System Maintenance 5,130,948 5,246,629 6,083,667 6,333,665 6,320,200 6,414,958
Sub-Total Expenditures 6,647,987 6,976,682 7,792,239 8,056,137 7,965,300 8,090,456
Transfers Out:
Capital Projects Fund 2,904,000 2,615,000 2,765,000 3,145,000 3,200,000 3,100,000
Interfund Loan Repayment to Landfill 74,561 75,687 76,786 76,786 78,000 79,200
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 411,837 407,809 437,789 437,789 380,200 391,606
Sub-Total Transfers Out 3,390,398 3,098,496 3,279,575 3,659,575 3,658,200 3,570,806
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 10,038,385$ 10,075,178$ 11,071,814$ 11,715,712$ 11,623,500$ 11,661,262$
Fund Balance, June 30 5,087,054$ 6,170,699$ 4,436,241$ 5,273,012$ 4,996,512$ 4,808,163$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 5,087,054$ 6,170,699$ 4,436,241$ 5,273,012$ 4,996,512$ 4,808,163$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 47%55%41%49%44%42%
Road Use Tax (2200)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues & Transfers In:
Intergovernmental
Road Use Tax 9,900,316$ 10,346,324$ 9,900,316$ 9,900,316$ 10,500,000$ 10,605,000$
Transfers In-Govt Activities 628,877 647,269 665,184 739,316 697,100 718,013
Total Revenues & Transfers In 10,529,192$ 10,993,593$ 10,565,500$ 10,639,632$ 11,197,100$ 11,323,013$
Expenditures:
Services 102,270$ 101,106$ 99,918$ 99,918$ 98,700$ 100,674$
Total Expenditures 102,270$ 101,106$ 99,918$ 99,918$ 98,700$ 100,674$
..
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 26,113$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance - 2,901 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 66,868 68,535 66,868 66,868 68,500 68,500
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 286 40 286 286 - -
Total Revenues 93,266$ 71,476$ 67,154$ 67,154$ 68,500$ 68,500$
Expenditures:
Personnel 10,701$ 4,324$ 21,418$ 21,418$ 21,100$ 21,733$
Services 1,651 304 9,502 9,502 9,700 9,894
Supplies 152 135 722 722 700 714
Capital Outlay 77,926 82,018 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000
Total Expenditures 90,430$ 86,781$ 151,642$ 151,642$ 151,500$ 152,341$
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Sidewalk And R.O.W. Repairs 120,000$ 120,000$ 120,000$
Total Capital Outlay 120,000$ 120,000$ 120,000$
Public Works Department
Division: Streets Operations
Activity: Road Use Tax Administration (710310)
Division: Streets Operations
Activity: Sidewalk Inspection (710220)
382
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 4,743$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance - 527 - - - -
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue (4,065) 31,955 15,930 15,930 24,300 24,300
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 144 - - - -
Total Revenues 678$ 32,626$ 15,930$ 15,930$ 24,300$ 24,300$
Expenditures:
Personnel 545,773$ 648,055$ 688,869$ 702,769$ 682,500$ 702,975$
Services 467,250 477,677 504,651 504,651 511,000 521,220
Supplies 186,288 184,208 163,492 163,492 194,400 198,288
Capital Outlay 125,027 232,226 100,000 100,000 7,000 -
Total Expenditures 1,324,338$ 1,542,166$ 1,457,012$ 1,470,912$ 1,394,900$ 1,422,483$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Electrician - Traffic Eng 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Electronics Tech/Traffic Eng 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Retroeflectometer 10,000$ 10,000$ -$
Traffic Signal Equipment 90,000 90,000 7,000
Total Capital Outlay 100,000$ 100,000$ 7,000$
Division: Streets Operations
Activity: Traffic Engineering (710320)
383
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 161$ 38$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance 52 (340) - - - -
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 95,535 61,430 95,309 95,309 57,100 57,100
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 1,238 - - - - -
Total Revenues 96,986$ 61,128$ 95,309$ 95,309$ 57,100$ 57,100$
Expenditures:
Personnel 2,592,741$ 2,706,473$ 2,935,266$ 2,995,498$ 3,045,400$ 3,136,762$
Services 1,709,153 1,750,600 2,136,764 2,136,764 2,089,300 2,131,086
Supplies 754,610 764,734 809,237 809,237 830,500 847,110
Capital Outlay 74,444 24,822 202,400 392,166 355,000 300,000
Total Expenditures 5,130,948$ 5,246,629$ 6,083,667$ 6,333,665$ 6,320,200$ 6,414,958$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Assistant Streets Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Asset Management Technician - - 0.25 0.25 0.25
M.W. I - Streets 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
M.W. II - Streets 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
M.W. III - Streets 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
M.W. III - Lead Sweeper Operator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Signs & Pavement Markings Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr Clerk/Typist - Streets 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr M.W. - Streets 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Streets Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 29.00 29.00 29.25 29.25 29.25
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Office Furniture 2,400$ 2,400$ -$
Operating Equipment - 189,766$ -
Grader 200,000 200,000$ 200,000
Leaf Box - - 60,000
Rock Crushing - - 50,000
Trailer (3)- - 45,000
Total Capital Outlay 202,400$ 392,166$ 355,000$
Division: Streets Operations
Activity: Streets System Maintenance (710330)
384
OTHER SHARED REVENUE FUND
This fund accounts for federal, state, local, and private grants, including Hazard Mitigation Grant
Project (HMGP) Buyout, Supplemental Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Invest
Health, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Individual programs may provide public
assistance for business and residential flood recovery efforts, the acquisition and removal of
properties within the flood plain, down payment assistance for owner-occupied affordable
housing, and a variety of other purposes to improve living and housing in Iowa City. The City’s
role in many of grant programs is to manage pass-through grants and distribute them to Iowa
City businesses and residents.
Previously active grants:
•Invest Health: This is an initiative that brings together diverse leaders from mid-sized
U.S. cities across the nation to develop new strategies for increasing and leveraging
private and public investments to accelerate improvements in neighborhoods facing the
biggest barriers to better health. The City received $60,000 in fiscal year 2016 and has
been spending down proceeds slowly in the past three fiscal years. This grant was
completed in fiscal year 2022.
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are being housed within this fund. On March 11,
2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. This legislation
established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), which provides
significant resources to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support urgent COVID-
19 response efforts, replace lost public sector revenue and restore service levels, support
immediate financial stabilization for households and businesses, and address public health and
economic challenges caused by the pandemic and that have disproportionately impacted
certain populations.
The U.S. Treasury has allocated $18.3 million to the City of Iowa City. The City
received approximately half of this amount in May 2021 and received the remaining balance
in May 2022. SLFRF dollars are intended to both address emergency stabilization needs and
help localities make long-term, transformative investments (especially in underserved
populations) through careful planning and extensive public input.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 8,813,344$ 16,363,059$ 32,960$ 14,321,198$ 93,700$ -$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 26,260$ 432,888$ 30,654$ 30,654$ 30,000$ -$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 9,906,547 173,586 - - - -
Disaster Assistance 25,400 2,069 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 9,958,207 608,543 30,654 30,654 30,000 -
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In - 2,662 - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers In - 2,662 - - - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 9,958,207$ 611,205$ 30,654$ 30,654$ 30,000$ -$
Expenditures:
Personnel 3,015$ 67,310$ -$ -$ 122,800$ -$
Services 1,457,805 2,585,756 30,654 2,616,911 900 -
Supplies 1,640 - - - - -
Capital Outlay 269,885 - - - - -
Sub-Total Expenditures 1,732,345 2,653,066 30,654 2,616,911 123,700 -
Transfers Out:
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 676,146 - - 11,641,241 - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 676,146 - - 11,641,241 - -
Total Expenditures 2,408,492$ 2,653,066$ 30,654$ 14,258,152$ 123,700$ -$
Fund Balance, June 30 16,363,059$ 14,321,198$ 32,960$ 93,700$ -$ -$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 16,363,059$ 14,321,198$ 32,960$ 93,700$ -$ -$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 164% 2343% 108%306%0%0%
Other Shared Revenue (2300)
Fund Summary
386
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPOJC)
OF JOHNSON COUNTY
The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPOJC) of Johnson County Fund is a special
revenue fund that accounts for the operations of the MPO.
Funding for the MPOJC is derived from multiple sources including the City’s General
Fund and the Road Use Tax Fund. Contributions are also received from the MPOJC’s
other government members in Johnson County and from State of Iowa grants.
Fund Balance:
The MPOJC’s fund balance for fiscal year 2025 will have no change over fiscal year
2024 balance of $437,564.
Revenues:
Revenues and transfers in for fiscal year 2025 are expected to decrease by $132,135 or
16.4% due a decrease in transfers-in from the General Fund and Road Use Tax Fund as
well as the 28E Agreements.
Expenditures:
Expenditures are budgeted lower in fiscal year 2025 by $232,185 or 27.5%. Services
expenditures account for most of the decrease totaling $252,859 with an increase of
$22,219 or 3.3% in Personnel.
387
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 438,462$ 534,206$ 480,081$ 537,564$ 437,564$ 437,564$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 1,508$ 13,921$ 3,468$ 3,468$ 2,000$ 2,000$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 280,000 280,000
Local 28E Agreements 232,370 109,624 176,384 176,384 171,000 182,970
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 954 17,626 5,500 135,500 15,000 15,000
Sub-Total Revenues 464,833 371,171 415,352 545,352 468,000 479,970
Transfers In:
Transfer-In from General Fund and RUT 390,715 401,943 414,653 449,383 394,600 406,500
Sub-Total Transfers In 390,715 401,943 414,653 449,383 394,600 406,500
Total Revenues & Transfers In 855,548$ 773,114$ 830,005$ 994,735$ 862,600$ 886,470$
Expenditures:
Metro Planning Org of Johnson County 759,804$ 769,756$ 830,005$ 1,094,735$ 862,600$ 886,824$
Total Expenditures 759,804$ 769,756$ 830,005$ 1,094,735$ 862,600$ 886,824$
Fund Balance, June 30 534,206$ 537,564$ 480,081$ 437,564$ 437,564$ 437,210$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 534,206$ 537,564$ 480,081$ 437,564$ 437,564$ 437,210$
% of Revenues and Transfers In 62%70%58%44%51%49%
Metro Planning Organization of Johnson County (2350)
Fund Summary
388
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues & Transfers In:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 1,508$ 13,921$ 3,468$ 3,468$ 2,000$ 2,000$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 280,000 280,000
Local 28E Agreements 232,370 109,624 176,384 176,384 171,000 182,970
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 954 17,626 5,500 135,500 15,000 15,000
Transfer-In from General Fund and RUT 390,715 401,943 414,653 449,383 394,600 406,500
Total Revenues & Transfers In 855,548$ 773,114$ 830,005$ 994,735$ 862,600$ 886,470$
Expenditures:
Personnel 622,940$ 611,504$ 665,251$ 674,981$ 697,200$ 718,116$
Services 126,986 141,518 154,559 409,559 156,700 159,834
Supplies 9,877 16,734 10,195 10,195 8,700 8,874
Total Expenditures 759,804$ 769,756$ 830,005$ 1,094,735$ 862,600$ 886,824$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Development Services Assistant 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
Associate Planner 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Sr. Associate Planner 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
MPO Director 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 5.20 5.20 5.20 5.20 5.20
Division: Metro Planning Org of Jo Co
Activity: Metro Planning Org of Jo Co (610810)
Neighborhood and Development Services Department
389
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
This fund accounts for annual employee benefit costs for the General Fund and a share
of Road Use Tax employees. Costs include health, dental, life and disability insurance;
employer-share FICA and IPERS retirement contributions; Chapter 411 Police and Fire
retirement contributions, accidental disability and on-the-job injury medical claims; and
worker’s compensation insurance.
Legal authority for the fund is established by two sections of Iowa code. Iowa State Code
chapter 386.6.1 provides authority for municipalities to establish a fund for the purpose of
“accounting for pension and related employee benefit funds as provided by the City
Finance Committee”, while also providing the authority to levy a tax in the amount
necessary to meet these obligations. Chapter 545.4 of the Administrative Code of Iowa
provides the City Finance Committee’s definition of eligible benefits and how they are must
be accounted for.
Fund Balance:
During the 2009 legislative session, a bill was passed amending section 411.l6(5)(c)(2) of
the Iowa State Code. This amendment added a presumption for police and fire personnel,
that any infectious disease and/or cancer is presumed to have been contracted during the
performance of the duties, placing fiduciary responsibility for all related medical claims
upon the employer. As with other accidental disability and on-the-job medical claims, fund
reserves will be utilized to prevent a spike in the tax levy in any given year from such
claims. For this reason, fund balance is recommended to be between 25% and 35% of
total fund revenues. The fund balances versus revenues since fiscal year 2022 are as
follows:
Revenues:
The Employee Benefits property tax levy rate for fiscal year 2025 is $3.34415 per $1,000
of valuation. There is no change in the Employee Benefits property tax levy rate from
fiscal year 2024. Property tax revenues make up nearly 95% of the Employee Benefits
Fund’s revenues. Property tax revenue increased by $521,645 or 3.7% from fiscal year
2024 to fiscal year 2025.
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Employee Benefits Fund Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues 14,891,999$ 14,856,963$ 14,814,799$ 14,816,073$ 15,335,900$ 15,707,141$
Fund Balance 4,130,695$ 4,287,577$ 3,729,578$ 3,905,520$ 3,870,295$ 3,769,371$
Percentage 27.74% 28.86% 25.17% 26.36% 25.24% 24.00%
390
Expenditures:
Transfers out to the General Fund and the Road Use Tax Fund for employee benefit
costs totals $14,224,200 in fiscal year 2025. This accounts for more than 92% of the
fund’s expenditures in fiscal year 2025, and they grew by $172,995 or 1.1% over fiscal
year 2024.
Long-term Projections:
Employee Benefits revenue is heavily dependent upon property tax revenues. Property
tax revenues are estimated to have a 3% increase every year.
Future expenditures are projected with the assumptions that personnel related
expenditures will grow at a 3% rate annually and services will grow at a 2% rate
annually. A large proportion of expenditures for the Employee Benefits Fund is the
transfers out to the General Fund and Road Use Tax Fund to cover personnel benefits
expense. These transfers are projected to grow at the same level as the property tax
revenues.
$14,000,000
$14,500,000
$15,000,000
$15,500,000
$16,000,000
$16,500,000
$17,000,000
$17,500,000
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
2026
Projected
2027
Projected
2028
Projected
2029
Projected
Projected Revenues vs Expenditures
Total Revenue Total Expenses
391
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 3,630,989$ 4,130,695$ 4,111,635$ 4,287,577$ 3,905,520$ 3,870,295$
Revenues:
Property Taxes 14,049,352$ 14,081,670$ 13,982,255$ 13,982,255$ 14,503,900$ 14,939,017$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 146,049 167,663 145,477 145,477 140,400 140,400
Mobile Home Tax 12,119 11,332 12,119 12,119 11,300 11,300
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 313,320 257,665 336,315 336,315 296,100 232,224
State 28E Agreements 371,160 338,633 338,633 338,633 384,200 384,200
Sub-Total Revenues 14,891,999 14,856,963 14,814,799 14,814,799 15,335,900 15,707,141
Transfers In:
Transfers In-Govt Activities - - - 1,274 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In - - - 1,274 - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 14,891,999$ 14,856,963$ 14,814,799$ 14,816,073$ 15,335,900$ 15,707,141$
Expenditures:
General Government Employee Benefits 327,076$ 497,136$ 119,996$ 121,270$ 478,925$ 489,139$
Public Safety Employee Benefits 975,200 712,331 1,218,858 1,218,858 668,000 668,000
Sub-Total Expenditures 1,302,276 1,209,467 1,338,854 1,340,128 1,146,925 1,157,139
Transfers Out:
Employee Benefits Levy 13,090,017 13,490,614 13,858,002 13,858,002 14,224,200 14,650,926
Sub-Total Transfers Out 13,090,017 13,490,614 13,858,002 13,858,002 14,224,200 14,650,926
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 14,392,293$ 14,700,081$ 15,196,856$ 15,198,130$ 15,371,125$ 15,808,065$
Fund Balance, June 30 4,130,695$ 4,287,577$ 3,729,578$ 3,905,520$ 3,870,295$ 3,769,371$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - -
Unassigned Balance 4,130,695$ 4,287,577$ 3,729,578$ 3,905,520$ 3,870,295$ 3,769,371$
% of Revenues 28%29%25%26%25%24%
Employee Benefits (2400)
Fund Summary
392
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Property Taxes 14,049,352$ 14,081,670$ 13,982,255$ 13,982,255$ 14,503,900$ 14,939,017$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 146,049 178,995 145,477 145,477 140,400 140,400
Mobile Home Tax 12,119 - 12,119 12,119 11,300 11,300
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 313,320 257,665 336,315 336,315 296,100 232,224
Total Revenues 14,520,840$ 14,518,330$ 14,476,166$ 14,476,166$ 14,951,700$ 15,322,941$
Expenditures:
Personnel 56,032$ 56,083$ 60,678$ 61,952$ 63,500$ 65,405$
Services 271,044 441,053 59,318 59,318 415,425 423,734
Total Expenditures 327,076$ 497,136$ 119,996$ 121,270$ 478,925$ 489,139$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Risk & Finance Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Finance Director 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Total Personnel 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55 0.55
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
State 28E Agreements 371,160$ 338,633$ 338,633$ 338,633$ 384,200$ 384,200$
Total Revenues 371,160$ 338,633$ 338,633$ 338,633$ 384,200$ 384,200$
Expenditures:
Services 975,200$ 712,331$ 1,218,858$ 1,218,858$ 668,000$ 668,000$
Total Expenditures 975,200$ 712,331$ 1,218,858$ 1,218,858$ 668,000$ 668,000$
Finance Department
Division: Finance Administration
Activity: Public Safety Employee Benefits (310650 - 310660)
Division: Finance Administration
Activity: General Government Employee Benefits (310640)
393
EMERGENCY LEVY FUND
The Emergency Levy Fund accounts for the collection and disbursement of the
Emergency property tax levy.
Legal authority for the fund is established by Iowa State Code chapter 384.13 which
provides authority for municipalities to establish an emergency fund and certify a property
tax levy not to exceed $.27 per $1,000 of valuation. The City must be at its General Fund
property tax levy limit of $8.10 for the City to be able to utilize the Emergency levy. In
2023, Iowa House File 718 eliminated this levy. This fund will continue to operate until all
funds have been utilized.
On August 6, 2019, the City Council declared a climate crisis for the City and accelerated
the City’s goals for carbon emission reduction to reach net-zero emissions by the year
2050. As a result of this declaration, the City Council has accepted an action plan in their
effort to accomplish this goal. The Emergency property tax levy was being utilized to
enhance and support efforts to reduce carbon emissions city-wide and within City
operations.
394
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 794,225$ 1,205,796$ 1,177,128$ 1,157,208$ 1,231,984$ 1,116,184$
Revenues:
Property Taxes 1,008,281$ 842,167$ 836,222$ 836,222$ -$ -$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 10,482 10,027 8,700 8,700 - -
Mobile Home Tax 870 678 870 870 - -
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 22,486 15,410 22,405 22,405 9,200 4,600
Miscellaneous
Contributions and Donations 428 - 429 429 - -
Total Revenues 1,042,547$ 868,282$ 868,626$ 868,626$ 9,200$ 4,600$
Expenditures:
Services 206,647$ 346,059$ 258,850$ 258,850$ -$ -$
Supplies 23,038 52,133 60,000 60,000 - -
Capital Outlay 51,293 168,678 150,000 150,000 125,000 125,000
Sub-Total Expenditures 280,977 566,870 468,850 468,850 125,000 125,000
Transfers Out:
Capital Projects Fund 350,000 350,000 350,000 325,000 - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 350,000 350,000 350,000 325,000 - -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 630,977$ 916,870$ 818,850$ 793,850$ 125,000$ 125,000$
Fund Balance, June 30 1,205,796$ 1,157,208$ 1,226,904$ 1,231,984$ 1,116,184$ 995,784$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 1,205,796$ 1,157,208$ 1,226,904$ 1,231,984$ 1,116,184$ 995,784$
% of Revenues 116% 133% 141% 142%12132%21647%
Emergency Levy (2450)
Fund Summary
395
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND
The Affordable Housing Fund was a new fund created during fiscal year 2016. The fund
accounts for developer fees and contributions towards the development of affordable
housing throughout the City.
During 2014, the City issued a Request for Proposals for the development of a parcel of
land that the City owns at the corner of Court and Linn Streets, which is also the former
site of St. Patrick Catholic Church. In the summer of 2015, C.A. Ventures was selected
as the developer for this property. As part of the development of this property, C.A.
Ventures agreed to contribute $1,000,000 to create the City’s Affordable Housing Fund.
In fiscal year 2018, the City contributed $650,000 to the Affordable Housing Fund. In
fiscal years 2019 through 2024, the City has contributed $1,000,000 per year to this fund
from the General Fund. Another $1,030,000 is budgeted in fiscal year 2025.
Prior to fiscal year 2020, City Council had directed that affordable housing funds to be
split three ways:
1)50% to the Johnson County Housing Trust Fund,
2)30% to be held for land banking or emergent situations determined by the City
Council,
3)20% directed to HCDC for LIHTC support or supplemental aid through the
CDBG/HOME application process.
Starting in fiscal year 2020, City Council changed the allocation of the Affordable
Housing Fund as follows:
1)70% to the Housing Trust Fund, which includes the LIHTC set-aside.
2)7.5% to an Opportunity Fund
3)7.5% to the Healthy Homes program
4)10% to programs to help tenants secure housing. (70% is dedicated to a
security deposit program and 30% to a landlord risk mitigation fund)
5) 5% will be reserved for emergent situations. If balance at end of year,
converts to the Opportunity Fund.
This fund has also received developer contributions for housing developments in the
Riverfront Crossings District. As a result of the inclusionary zoning code in this district,
developers must provide affordable housing units in new developments or they may
make contributions into this fund instead. Over $5,500,000 in contributions have been
made into the Affordable Housing Fund as a result of these zoning code provisions.
These funds must be used in the Riverfront Crossings District.
In fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the ending fund balances are projected to be $7,399,710.
Fund balance represents a combination of unspent developer contributions from the
Riverfront Crossings District and accumulated City contributions.
396
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 3,598,374$ 5,281,899$ 5,281,899$ 7,399,710$ 7,399,710$ 7,399,710$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 16,880$ 152,716$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Charges for Fees & Services
Building & Development 3,047,031 2,038,439 - - - -
Other Financial Sources
Loans 13,063 13,111 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 3,076,974 2,204,266 - - - -
Transfers In:
Transfer-In from General Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,030,000 1,030,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,030,000 1,030,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 4,076,974$ 3,204,266$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,030,000$ 1,030,000$
Expenditures:
Services 866,743$ 1,019,473$ 850,000$ 850,000$ 880,000$ 880,000$
Capital Outlay 6,705 66,982 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000
Sub-Total Expenditures 873,448 1,086,455 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,030,000 1,030,000
Transfers Out:
Capital Projects Fund 1,520,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Sub-Total Transfers Out 1,520,000 - - - - -
Total Expenditures 2,393,448$ 1,086,455$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,030,000$ 1,030,000$
Fund Balance, June 30 5,281,899$ 7,399,710$ 5,281,899$ 7,399,710$ 7,399,710$ 7,399,710$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 5,281,899$ 7,399,710$ 5,281,899$ 7,399,710$ 7,399,710$ 7,399,710$
% of Revenues and Transfers In 130% 300% 528% 740%718%718%
Affordable Housing (2500)
Fund Summary
397
IOWA CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FUND
In 2003, City Council voted to support the development of affordable housing by
committing to the construction of 17 housing units in conjunction with The Housing
Fellowship. The City owns and operates ten (10) of the rental units. The remaining seven
(7)units are owned and operated by The Housing Fellowship. This fund accounts for the
operation of the ten units owned by the City and are known as the Peninsula Apartments.
Funding for the Peninsula Apartments included an Economic Development Grant, CDBG
funds, and HOME funds. In addition, general obligation bonds were issued to finance a
$410,000 loan to The Housing Fellowship and a $256,000 internal loan to the Peninsula
Apartments. The internal loan payments are accounted for in this fund. Both of these
loans are payable to the City’s Debt Service Fund. The outstanding balance owed to the
Debt Service Fund from the Peninsula Apartments Fund at June 30, 2024 will be $19,023.
The final payment on this loan is in June 2025.
Also, as part of the financing structure, The Housing Fellowship issued an interest-only
loan to the City for $210,784 for the Peninsula Apartments. The repayment of the full
principal balance will be due in a balloon payment in fiscal year 2025. These interest-only
payments are accounted for in this fund.
In fiscal year 2017, the City entered into a public-private partnership with a developer to
construct a 126-unit apartment building and a 117-space parking ramp in the City Hall
parking lot. The apartment building is known as the Augusta Place. From that
development, the City purchased 60 of the parking spaces and six one-bedroom rental
units. The sale of the six rental units was complete in fiscal year 2020. The City operates
the six rental units as permanent affordable housing.
In fiscal year 2022, the City purchased eight townhouses and duplexes in the South
District with the intent of eventually converting each rental until to an owner-occupied unit.
While the units remain occupied with tenants, rents and expenses to maintain the units
will be housed within this fund until such time that the units are vacated. At this time,
expenses for renovations of the units and sale of the units will be transferred to the General
Fund. Three duplexes have been vacated, rehabilitated, and sold to six income eligible
homeowners.
In fiscal year 2023, the City purchased three houses (5 rental units) near the railroad in
central Iowa City with the intent of eventually utilizing the properties as part of a railway
project. Until the potential of that project is decided, the houses remain occupied with
tenants and rents and expenses to maintain the houses will be housed within this fund
until such time that the units are vacated.
398
The Iowa City Property Management Fund accounts for the operations of the City-owned
rental units in these four developments.
Fund Balance: The fiscal year 2025 ending fund balance is projected at $419,045. The
fund’s current fund balance level is necessary to be able cover the $210,784 loan balloon
payment due in fiscal year 2025.
Revenues: Rental income is projected at $221,575 in fiscal year 2025, a decrease of
12.6% from fiscal year 2024. This is due to a decrease in the South District and Railroad
Rentals.
Expenditures: Expenditures are budgeted to decrease by $74,454 or 30.1% in fiscal year
2025 primarily due to the same reason as the revenue growth.
399
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 194,571$ 233,030$ 249,177$ 345,486$ 365,245$ 419,045$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 879$ 108,299$ 2,022$ 2,022$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Rents 242,453 156,108 253,392 253,392 221,575 221,575
Royalties & Commissions - - 11,574 11,574 - -
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - 45 - - - -
Total Revenues 243,332$ 264,452$ 266,988$ 266,988$ 226,575$ 226,575$
Expenditures:
Iowa City Property Management -$ 2,765$ 11,574$ 11,574$ 3,000$ 3,000$
Peninsula Apartments 92,222 57,463 83,041 83,041 76,000 287,952
Augusta Place Apartments 27,525 4,962 29,319 29,319 4,900 4,998
South District Townhomes 85,126 68,837 84,375 84,375 60,525 53,576
Railroad Rental Units - 17,969 38,920 38,920 28,350 28,917
Total Expenditures 204,873$ 151,996$ 247,229$ 247,229$ 172,775$ 378,443$
Fund Balance, June 30 233,030$ 345,486$ 268,936$ 365,245$ 419,045$ 267,177$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 233,030$ 345,486$ 268,936$ 365,245$ 419,045$ 267,177$
% of Revenues 114% 227% 109% 148%243%71%
Iowa City Property Management (2510)
Fund Summary
400
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Royalties & Commissions -$ -$ 11,574$ 11,574$ -$ -$
Total Revenues -$ -$ 11,574$ 11,574$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Personnel -$ 2,765$ 11,574$ 11,574$ 3,000$ 3,000$
Total Expenditures -$ 2,765$ 11,574$ 11,574$ 3,000$ 3,000$
* Moved from General Fund in Fiscal Year 2022
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 879$ 9,668$ 2,022$ 2,022$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Rents 79,506 84,050 79,506 79,506 84,100 84,100 Total Revenues 80,385$ 93,718$ 81,528$ 81,528$ 89,100$ 89,100$
Expenditures:
Services 76,420$ 41,088$ 66,078$ 66,078$ 58,400$ 59,568$
Other Financial Uses 15,802 16,375 16,963 16,963 17,600 17,600
Total Expenditures 92,222$ 57,463$ 83,041$ 83,041$ 76,000$ 77,168$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 48,711$ 48,608$ 48,711$ 48,711$ 48,600$ 48,600$
Total Revenues 48,711$ 48,608$ 48,711$ 48,711$ 48,600$ 48,600$
Expenditures:
Services 27,525$ 4,962$ 29,319$ 29,319$ 4,900$ 4,998$
Total Expenditures 27,525$ 4,962$ 29,319$ 29,319$ 4,900$ 4,998$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 114,236$ 98,631$ 84,375$ 84,375$ 60,525$ 60,525$
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue - 45 - - - - Total Revenues 114,236$ 98,676$ 84,375$ 84,375$ 60,525$ 60,525$
Expenditures:
Services 60,768$ 58,002$ 47,375$ 47,375$ 52,525$ 53,576$
Capital Outlay 24,358 10,835 37,000 37,000 8,000 -
Total Expenditures 85,126$ 68,837$ 84,375$ 84,375$ 60,525$ 53,576$
Neighborhood and Development Services Department
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Iowa City Property Management (490191)
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Peninsula Apartments (490192)
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Augusta Place Apartments (490116)
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: South District (490193)
401
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Rents -$ 23,450$ 40,800$ 40,800$ 28,350$ 28,350$ Total Revenues -$ 23,450$ 40,800$ 40,800$ 28,350$ 28,350$
Expenditures:
Services -$ 8,746$ 28,920$ 28,920$ 28,350$ 28,917$
Capital Outlay - 9,223 10,000 10,000 - -
Total Expenditures -$ 17,969$ 38,920$ 38,920$ 28,350$ 28,917$
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Railroad Rentals (490194)
402
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUNDS
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts have been established in various locations in
Iowa City to encourage economic development. TIF revenues are used to repay debt
incurred for specific projects and to pay property tax rebates on increased valuation per
development-specific agreements within the districts. As TIF agreements expire and/or
their legal requirements are satisfied, tax revenue generated by the incremental
valuation (increase in property values for the district since it was established) is
distributed to all taxing authorities. The objective of Iowa City’s TIF capacity is to provide
gap financing for development projects which meet the adopted goals and criteria of the
respective TIF district.
The City has established thirteen TIF districts. The table below presents debt that has
been certified against the City’s TIF districts and their respective collections to repay
those debts. Not presented in the budget are the Industrial Park Road, Highway 6
Industrial Park, Northgate Corporate Park, Lower Muscatine Road, and the Camp
Cardinal urban renewal areas; these areas have no outstanding tax increment debt.
Urban Renewal Area
Outstanding TIF
Debt Previously
Certified
6/30/2023
TIF Debt
Certified
12/1/23
Estimated
TIF Receipts
FY24
Estimated TIF
Debt 6/30/2024
2603 - City-University I (1)29,081,104$ 12,202,988$ 2,999,395$ 38,284,697$
2604 - Sycamore & 1st Ave 149 -149 -
2607 - Scott 6 Industrial (2)- - --
2608 - Heinz Road (3)22,709 (22,709) --
2613 - Moss Green Village 1,904,717 (985) 68,738 1,834,994
2614 - Towncrest Area 509,379 (847) 42,540 465,992
2615 - Riverside Drive 1,315,159 (7,604) 417,719 889,836
2616 - Foster Road 5,842,117 (7,369) 280,290 5,554,458
Total 38,675,334$ 12,163,474$ 3,808,831$ 47,029,977$
(1) Does not include estimated reductions from Hotel/Motel Tax rebates for the Hilton Garden Inn
(2) Scott 6 Industrial Area sunset in fiscal year 2023.
(3) Expect to receive $251,016 in TIF revenues for FY24 on Debts already paid out.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 1,421,525$ 811,156$ 110,750$ 186,089$ 481,172$ 707,472$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 4,016,096$ 4,093,617$ 4,083,031$ 4,059,847$ 4,388,100$ 4,552,300$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 58,129 - - - -
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 44,958 2,903 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 4,061,053 4,154,649 4,083,031 4,059,847 4,388,100 4,552,300
Transfers In:
Transfers In 243,891 80,601 259,100 259,100 150,000 150,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 243,891 80,601 259,100 259,100 150,000 150,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 4,304,944$ 4,235,250$ 4,342,131$ 4,318,947$ 4,538,100$ 4,702,300$
Expenditures By Urban Renewal Area:
City-University I 2,062,343$ 1,592,349$ 1,773,674$ 1,873,674$ 2,378,200$ 2,428,200$
Sycamore & 1st Ave 200,000 959,892 - - - -
Scott 6 Industrial - - - 53 - -
Heinz Road 389,530 71,253 - - - -
Riverside Drive 263,387 246,670 264,196 264,196 194,500 -
Foster Road 135,977 143,724 154,160 154,160 154,300 154,300
Sub-Total Expenditures 3,051,238 3,013,888 2,192,030 2,292,083 2,727,000 2,582,500
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 1,864,075 1,846,429 1,731,927 1,731,780 1,584,800 1,993,500
Sub-Total Transfers Out 1,864,075 1,846,429 1,731,927 1,731,780 1,584,800 1,993,500
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 4,915,313$ 4,860,317$ 3,923,957$ 4,023,863$ 4,311,800$ 4,576,000$
Fund Balance, June 30 811,156$ 186,089$ 528,924$ 481,172$ 707,472$ 833,772$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 170,706 295,329 413,869 421,459 547,759 674,059
Unassigned Balance 640,449$ (109,241)$ 115,055$ 59,713$ 159,713$ 159,713$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 15%-3%3%1%4%3%
Tax Increment Financing (2601 - 2616)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 238,918$ 89,113$ 89,113$ 123,849$ 50,599$ 150,599$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 3,190,434$ 3,061,131$ 2,999,395$ 2,999,395$ 3,639,600$ 3,997,500$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 48,693 - - - -
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 43,812 2,497 - - - -
Transfers In:
Transfers In 243,891 80,601 259,100 259,100 150,000 150,000
Total Revenues 3,478,137$ 3,192,922$ 3,258,495$ 3,258,495$ 3,789,600$ 4,147,500$
Expenditures:
TIF Rebate 2,062,343$ 1,592,349$ 1,773,674$ 1,873,674$ 2,378,200$ 2,428,200$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 1,565,599$ 1,565,837$ 1,458,071$ 1,458,071$ 1,311,400$ 1,719,300$
Total Transfers Out 3,627,942$ 3,158,186$ 3,231,745$ 3,331,745$ 3,689,600$ 4,147,500$
Fund Balance, June 30 89,113$ 123,849$ 115,863$ 50,599$ 150,599$ 150,599$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 89,113$ 123,849$ 115,863$ 50,599$ 150,599$ 150,599$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 1,159,892$ 959,892$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues -$ -$ 149$ 149$ -$ -$
Total Revenues -$ -$ 149$ 149$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
TIF Rebate 200,000$ 959,892$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out - - 149 149 - -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 200,000$ 959,892$ 149$ 149$ -$ -$
Fund Balance, June 30 959,892$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - -
Unassigned Balance 959,892$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Fund Summary
City-University Project I (2603)
Fund Summary
Sycamore & 1st Avenue (2604)
405
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 (27,414)$ (27,403)$ 11$ 53$ -$ -$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 1,152$ 27,722$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 1,152$ 27,722$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
TIF Administration -$ -$ -$ 53$ -$ -$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 1,140 266 - - - -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 1,140$ 266$ -$ 53$ -$ -$
Fund Balance, June 30 (27,403)$ 53$ 11$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - -
Unassigned Balance (27,403)$ 53$ 11$ -$ -$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 -$ (389,382)$ (274,341)$ (251,016)$ -$ -$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 149$ 209,619$ 274,341$ 251,016$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 149$ 209,619$ 274,341$ 251,016$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
TIF Rebate 389,530$ 71,253$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 389,530$ 71,253$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Fund Balance, June 30 (389,382)$ (251,016)$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance (389,382)$ (251,016)$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Fund Summary
Heinz Road (2608)
Fund Summary
Scott 6 Industrial (2607)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 -$ 1,127$ 1,127$ 2,636$ 1,509$ 1,509$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 13,414$ 69,983$ 68,738$ 68,738$ 69,900$ 69,900$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 985 - - - -
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 1,145 406 - - - -
Total Revenues 14,559$ 71,374$ 68,738$ 68,738$ 69,900$ 69,900$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 13,432$ 69,865$ 69,865$ 69,865$ 69,900$ 69,900$
Total Expenditures 13,432$ 69,865$ 69,865$ 69,865$ 69,900$ 69,900$
Fund Balance, June 30 1,127$ 2,636$ -$ 1,509$ 1,509$ 1,509$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 1,127$ 2,636$ -$ 1,509$ 1,509$ 1,509$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 977$ 329$ 329$ 182$ -$ -$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 108,168$ 49,022$ 42,540$ 42,540$ 42,500$ 42,500$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 847 - - - -
Total Revenues 108,168$ 49,869$ 42,540$ 42,540$ 42,500$ 42,500$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 108,816$ 50,016$ 42,869$ 42,722$ 42,500$ 42,500$
Total Transfers Out 108,816$ 50,016$ 42,869$ 42,722$ 42,500$ 42,500$
Fund Balance, June 30 329$ 182$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 329$ 182$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Fund Summary
Fund Summary
Towncrest Area (2614)
Moss Green Village (2613)
407
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 49,151$ 54,423$ 54,423$ 62,705$ 55,255$ 55,255$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 429,323$ 407,454$ 417,578$ 417,719$ 355,500$ 161,800$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 7,604 - - - -
Total Revenues 429,323$ 415,058$ 417,578$ 417,719$ 355,500$ 161,800$
Expenditures:
TIF Rebate 263,387$ 246,670$ 264,196$ 264,196$ 194,500$ -$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 160,664 160,106 160,973 160,973 161,000 161,800
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 424,051$ 406,776$ 425,169$ 425,169$ 355,500$ 161,800$
Fund Balance, June 30 54,423$ 62,705$ 46,832$ 55,255$ 55,255$ 55,255$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 47,651 47,651 47,651 47,651 47,651 47,651
Unassigned Balance 6,772$ 15,054$ (819)$ 7,604$ 7,604$ 7,604$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 -$ 123,055$ 240,087$ 247,678$ 373,808$ 500,108$
Revenues:
Other City Taxes
TIF Revenues 273,456$ 261,317$ 280,290$ 280,290$ 280,600$ 280,600$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues - 7,369 - - - -
Total Revenues 273,456$ 268,686$ 280,290$ 280,290$ 280,600$ 280,600$
Expenditures:
TIF Rebate 135,977$ 143,724$ 154,160$ 154,160$ 154,300$ 154,300$
Transfers Out:
TIF Debt Transfers Out 14,424 339 - - - -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 150,401$ 144,063$ 154,160$ 154,160$ 154,300$ 154,300$
Fund Balance, June 30 123,055$ 247,678$ 366,218$ 373,808$ 500,108$ 626,408$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 123,055 247,678 366,218 373,808 500,108 626,408
Unassigned Balance -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Foster Road (2616)
Fund Summary
Riverside Drive (2615)
Fund Summary
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SELF-SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(SSMID)
In fiscal year 2013, the City in conjunction with Iowa City downtown businesses created
a Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) in downtown Iowa City as
allowed under Iowa property tax code. The City collects a special property tax levy on
property that is within the boundaries of the downtown district which is then remitted to
the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD). The ICDD uses the funds to promote and
enhance the downtown district.
The Downtown SSMID was renewed for a ten-year period starting on July 1, 2016 and
ending on June 30, 2026. The levy rate was increased from $2.00 to $2.50 per $1,000 of
taxable value on July 1, 2021 along with a boundary expansion of the district. The SSMID
levy rate increased from $2.00 to $2.50 in fiscal year 2024.
In fiscal year 2022, the City in conjunction with the South District businesses created a
SSMID in the South District as allowed under Iowa property tax code. Similar to the
process for the downtown SSMID, the City collects a special property tax levy on
properties within the boundaries of the district which is then remitted to the South District.
The South District SSMID was approved for a period of five years with a rate of $5.00 per
$1,000 of taxable value commencing with the levy of taxes for collection in the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2022.
All of the funds received by the City through the SSMID property tax levy are remitted to
the ICDD and South District, therefore the fund does not maintain a fund balance.
Revenues include the SSMID levy collections and the State backfill for commercial
property taxes. SSMID payments to ICDD in fiscal year 2023 totaled $552,028, and
estimated payments in fiscal year 2024 total $634,124. In fiscal year 2025, estimated
SSMID distributions to ICDD total $559,500, an increase of 6.1%. The South District
SSMID distributions are estimated to be $117,500 in fiscal year 2025.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Revenues:
Property Taxes 430,083$ 521,842$ 612,205$ 612,205$ 662,400$ 678,747$
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 37,732 30,186 21,919 21,919 14,600 9,733
Total Revenues 467,815$ 552,028$ 634,124$ 634,124$ 677,000$ 688,480$
Expenditures:
Services 467,815$ 552,028$ 634,124$ 634,124$ 677,000$ 688,480$
Total Expenditures 467,815$ 552,028$ 634,124$ 634,124$ 677,000$ 688,480$
Fund Balance, June 30 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
% of Revenues 0%0%0%0%0%0%
SSMID (2820)
Fund Summary
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Activity: SSMID - Downtown (310120)Fund: SSMID (2820)
Division: Finance Adminstration Department: Finance
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Property Taxes 430,083$ 421,654$ 505,532$ 505,532$ 544,900$ 561,247$
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 37,732 30,186 21,919 21,919 14,600 9,733
Total Revenues 467,815$ 451,840$ 527,451$ 527,451$ 559,500$ 570,980$
Expenditures:
Services 467,815$ 451,840$ 527,451$ 527,451$ 559,500$ 570,980$
Total Expenditures 467,815$ 451,840$ 527,451$ 527,451$ 559,500$ 570,980$
Activity: SSMID - South District (310125)Fund: SSMID (2820)
Division: Finance Adminstration Department: Finance
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Property Taxes -$ 100,188$ 106,673$ 106,673$ 117,500$ 117,500$
Total Revenues -$ 100,188$ 106,673$ 106,673$ 117,500$ 117,500$
Expenditures:
Services -$ 100,188$ 106,673$ 106,673$ 117,500$ 117,500$
Total Expenditures -$ 100,188$ 106,673$ 106,673$ 117,500$ 117,500$
Activity Summary
Activity Summary
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DEBT SERVICE FUND
Fund Summary
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DEBT SERVICE FUND
This fund accounts for annual principal and interest payments due on the City’s general
obligation and tax increment revenue bonded debt. Funding is provided by the debt
service property tax levy, tax increment financing, and loan repayments.
Chapter 384.4 of the Iowa State Code provides legal authority for a city to establish a debt
service fund and certify taxes to be levied in the amount necessary to pay for the principal
and interest on general obligation bonds issued by the city.
The debt service levy rate for fiscal year 2025 is $2.5765 per $1,000 in valuation. This is
an increase of $0.09804 from the fiscal year 2024 levy rate.
The schedule of annual principal and interest payments as of June 30, 2023 is as follows:
Future general obligation bond issues, including 2% for bond issuance costs, are
estimated at $9,980,000 in fiscal year 2024, $16,350,000 in fiscal year 2025, and
$14,683,000 in fiscal year 2026. Proceeds from bond issues are recorded in the Capital
Projects Fund, net of the bond issuance costs.
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 11,030,000 2,155,890 13,185,890 63,795,000
2025 9,495,000 1,781,740 11,276,740 52,765,000
2026 8,725,000 1,455,428 10,180,428 43,270,000
2027 7,650,000 1,141,553 8,791,553 34,545,000
2028 6,505,000 873,778 7,378,778 26,895,000
2029 5,540,000 655,428 6,195,428 20,390,000
2030 4,595,000 475,978 5,070,978 14,850,000
2031 3,805,000 338,978 4,143,978 10,255,000
2032 2,700,000 214,940 2,914,940 6,450,000
2033 1,155,000 112,500 1,267,500 3,750,000
2034 840,000 77,850 917,850 2,595,000
2035 865,000 52,650 917,650 1,755,000
2036 890,000 26,700 916,700 890,000
Totals at
June 30,
2023
63,795,000 9,363,410 73,158,410
Annual Payments Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
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City’s Debt Policies
There are currently three benchmarks used by the City of Iowa City to evaluate its
financial position concerning its debt: 1) the 5% statutory debt limit, 2) the internal
restriction on the debt service levy of 30% of the City’s total levy, and 3) the level of
outstanding general obligation and tax increment revenue bonded debt against the City’s
total assessed valuation. These three benchmarks are included in the Debt
Management policy as adopted by the City Council.
Statutory limitations which govern the issuance of debt in Iowa include Article XI Section
3 of the state constitution, entitled “Indebtedness of Political or Municipal Corporations.”
Language in this section restricts the level of indebtedness for Iowa municipalities to five
percent (5%) of “the value of …taxable property within such county or corporation.” This
is commonly referred to as the “debt ceiling or debt limit.”
The graph below compares Iowa City’s outstanding general obligation (G.O.) and tax
increment financing revenue (TIF) debt with the statutory debt limit. Total valuations for
Iowa City for fiscal year 2025 are approximately $8.707 billion. The debt limit, or five
percent (5%) of this amount, is about $435.4 million. Outstanding G.O. and TIF debt at
June 30, 2025, is estimated to be $67.6 million, which is 17.8% of the debt limit. The
ratio of outstanding G.O. and TIF bonded debt versus the State imposed legal debt limit
has been on a declining trend since fiscal year 2014 with a slight increase planned for
fiscal year 2025.
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This City’s Debt Management policy, which limits its ability to levy taxes for repayment of
debt, states that the debt service levy shall not exceed 30% of the city levy.
The following chart shows the debt service levy as a percentage of the city levy rate for
fiscal year 2017 through fiscal year 2026. Fiscal years 2024 through 2026 are based on
estimated financing requirements for the City’s five-year capital improvement program.
The City’s debt service levy rate for fiscal year 2025 is $2.5765 per $1,000 of value while
the City’s total property tax levy rate is $15.633 per $1,000 of value.
Also, as part of the Debt Management policy, the City Council set a goal to reduce its
outstanding general obligation and tax increment revenue bonded debt as a percentage
of its total assessed property valuations to .75%. The following chart is trend of that
comparison for fiscal years 2017 through 2026.
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Bond Rating
The City obtains its General Obligation bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service each time
a new bond is issued. The City’s current bond rating is Aaa. Maintaining the City’s Aaa bond
is a priority for the City.
Fund Balance:
The estimated ending fund balance for fiscal year 2024 revised is projected to be $6,888,310
which is a decrease of $364,211 or 5.0%. The projected fund balance decrease is primarily
due the intentional use of Debt Service Fund cash balance to make debt service payments in
order to begin a strategy to reduce fund balance in this fund.
Ending fund balance for fiscal year 2025 is estimated to be $6,651,370 which is a decrease of
$236,940 or 3.44% from fiscal year 2024. This decrease is primarily from principal and
interest payments that are being repaid from fund balance.
Long-term Projections:
The debt service levy rate increased for fiscal year 2025 and is projected to stay flat over the
following four years, while property valuations are projected to increase approximately 3%
each year.
Future debt service expenditures are expected to start to increase in fiscal year 2026 due to
an increase in amount of bonds issue. This will cause the debt service expenditures to rise
over the coming years. Little taxable growth projected for fiscal year 2026 in the property tax
revenues has started to create a slight imbalance in projected revenues and expenditures
which may have to be corrected if property tax revenue growth does not change.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 7,245,356$ 7,116,621$ 7,252,521$ 7,252,521$ 6,888,310$ 6,651,370$
Revenues:
Property Taxes 10,737,535$ 10,766,909$ 10,695,221$ 10,695,221$ 11,527,800$ 11,873,634$
Other City Taxes
Gas/Electric Excise Tax 108,242 124,260 107,817 107,817 108,200 108,200
Mobile Home Tax 8,981 8,399 8,981 8,981 8,400 8,400
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 54,349 355,051 47,611 47,611 54,500 54,500
Intergovernmental
Property Tax Credits 235,701 196,975 249,448 249,448 224,500 177,100
Charges For Fees And Services
Building & Development 22,550 - - - - -
Other Financial Sources
Loan Repayments 61,792 60,079 64,337 64,337 65,200 22,300
Sub-Total Revenues 11,229,150 11,511,673 11,173,415 11,173,415 11,988,600 12,244,134
Transfers In
Transfers-In 1,827,877 1,789,857 1,708,064 1,708,064 1,562,200 1,472,200
Sub-Total Transfers In 1,827,877 1,789,857 1,708,064 1,708,064 1,562,200 1,472,200
Total Revenues & Transfers In 13,057,027$ 13,301,530$ 12,881,479$ 12,881,479$ 13,550,800$ 13,716,334$
Expenditures:
Financial Services & Charges 9,500$ 8,990$ 15,000$ 15,000$ 12,000$ 12,000$
GO Bonds Principal 10,255,000 10,125,000 10,040,000 10,075,000 10,545,000 10,296,667
GO Bonds Interest 1,572,113 1,716,440 1,874,290 1,874,290 1,982,990 2,402,678
Revenue Bonds Principal 965,000 960,000 955,000 955,000 950,000 950,000
Revenue Bonds Interest 384,150 355,200 326,400 326,400 297,750 269,250
Total Expenditures 13,185,763$ 13,165,630$ 13,210,690$ 13,245,690$ 13,787,740$ 13,930,595$
Fund Balance, June 30 7,116,621$ 7,252,521$ 6,923,310$ 6,888,310$ 6,651,370$ 6,437,109$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 7,116,621$ 7,252,521$ 6,923,310$ 6,888,310$ 6,651,370$ 6,437,109$
Debt Service Fund (5000 - 5999)
Fund Summary
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FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
2014 G.O. Multi-purpose/ Refunding 11,980,000 2024 1,030,000$ 1,055,750$ -$ -$
2015 G.O. Multi-Purpose 7,785,000 2025 1,730,000 884,600 897,600 -
2016A G.O. Multi-purpose 8,795,000 2026 3,030,000 1,045,600 1,050,900 1,055,700
2016E TIF Revenue Bonds 12,805,000 2036 10,880,000 1,281,400 1,247,750 1,219,250
2017 G.O. Multi-Purpose 9,765,000 2027 4,165,000 1,096,563 1,101,563 1,108,500
2018A G.O. Multi-Purpose 8,895,000 2028 4,690,000 1,035,700 1,028,850 1,026,400
2019 G.O. Multi-purpose 12,535,000 2029 5,625,000 1,102,300 972,600 985,100
2020 G.O. Multi-purpose 12,145,000 2030 5,545,000 987,450 932,200 892,700
2021 G.O. Multi-purpose 11,325,000 2031 9,055,000 1,475,000 1,418,250 1,361,500
2022 G.O. Multi-purpose 10,255,000 2032 8,940,000 1,378,078 1,328,328 1,278,578
2023 G.O. Mulit-purpose 9,105,000 2033 9,105,000 1,843,450 1,298,700 1,252,700
2024 G.O. Proposed 9,980,000 2034 - - 2,499,000 1,285,667
2025 G.O. Proposed 16,350,000 2035 - - - 2,452,500
Total - General Obligation Debt Service: 63,795,000$ $ 13,185,891 $ 13,775,741 13,918,595$
Issue / Use of Funds
Fiscal Year
Debt Paid in
Full
Amount of
Issue
Debt Service Payments
General Obligation Bonds/TIF Revenue Bonds
Outstanding Debt Obligation
Summary by Individual Issue
Principal
Outstanding
June 30, 2023
418
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 1,030,000 25,750 1,055,750 745,778 309,972 1,030,000 2.50%
Totals 1,030,000 25,750 1,055,750 745,778 309,972
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Moss Ridge Road 1,890,000$
First Ave/IAIS Railroad Crossing Improvements 1,000,000
Sycamore Street - City Limits to South Gilbert Street 2,500,000
CBD Streetscape Project 1,000,000
Normandy Drive Restoration Project 409,050
City Park Master Plan & Pool Upgrade 650,000
Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Master Plan 50,000
Library Public Space Remodeling 100,000
Fire SCBA/Air System Replacement 500,000
UniverCity Neighborhood Partners 500,000
Public Works Facilities Master Plan 310,000
2016 & 2017 Maturities - 2006C & 2007A GO Bonds 2,660,000
City Hall-Other Projects 244,165
Issuance Costs 166,785
Amount of Issue 11,980,000$
2014 General Obligation/Refunding Bond Issue
Principal: $11,980,000
Dated: June 3, 2014
Callable: June 1, 2020
Project
Payments Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
Property Tax
Revenue
Tax
Increment
Financing
419
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 850,000 34,600 884,600 810,741 73,859 1,730,000 2.00%
2025 880,000 17,600 897,600 822,656 74,944 880,000 2.00%
Totals 1,730,000 52,200 1,782,200 1,633,397 148,803
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Riverfront Crossings Redevelopment 200,000$
City Hall-Other Projects 100,000
City Hall Remodel-NDS 2nd Floor 466,299
Fiber Optic Infill Program 100,000
CBD Streetscape Project 350,000
Riverside Drive Pedestrian Tunnel 100,000
Lower City Park Emergency Access Road 220,000
Mercer Park Playground 150,000
Intra-City Bike Trails 50,000
Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Master Plan & Splash Pad 350,000
Elementary School Recreation Facility Partnership 700,000
Tennis Court/Pickle Ball Court Resurfacing 70,000
Youth Sports Complex Feasibility Study 50,000
Harrison Street Reconstruction 500,000
Sidewalk Infill Program 100,000
Burlington & Clinton Street Intersection Improvements 840,000
First Ave/IAIS Railroad Crossing Improvements 3,050,000
Dubuque Street/I-80 Pedestrian Bridge 276,158
Issuance Costs 112,543
7,785,000$
2015 General Obligation Bond Issue
Principal: $7,785,000
Dated: June 2, 2015
Callable: June 1, 2023
Project
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Tax
Increment
Financing
420
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
-
2024 985,000 60,600 1,045,600 1,045,600 3,030,000 2.00%2025 1,010,000 40,900 1,050,900 1,050,900 2,045,000 2.00%
2026 1,035,000 20,700 1,055,700 1,055,700 1,035,000 2.00%
Totals 3,030,000 122,200 3,152,200 3,152,200
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Riverfront Crossings Redevelopment 150,000$
Riverfront Crossings Riverbank/Park Development 500,000
City Park Cabin Restoration 130,000
City Park Pool Cabana Shelters 65,000
Pheasant Hill Park Renovation 25,000
Happy Hollow Park Shelter & Bathroom Upgrades 150,000
Hickory Hill Park & Trail Development 200,000
Upgrade Building BAS Controls 118,000
Mercer Aquatic & Scanlon Gym Improvements 53,000
Mormon Trek Right Turn Lane & Three Lane Conversion 650,000
1st Ave/IAIS RR Crossing Grade Separation 1,546,222
First Ave Three Lane Conversion 275,000
Washington Street Reconstruction 4,133,666
Fire/Police Storage Facility Relocation 700,000
Issuance Costs 99,112
8,795,000$
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
Project
2016A General Obligation Bond Issue
Principal: $8,795,000
Dated: June 16, 2016
Callable: June 1, 2024
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
421
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 955,000 326,400 1,281,400 1,281,400 10,880,000 3.00%
2025 950,000 297,750 1,247,750 1,247,750 9,925,000 3.00%
2026 950,000 269,250 1,219,250 1,219,250 8,975,000 3.00%
2027 *825,000 240,750 1,065,750 1,065,750 8,025,000 3.00% *
2028 *725,000 216,000 941,000 941,000 7,200,000 3.00% *
2029 *740,000 194,250 934,250 934,250 6,475,000 3.00% *
2030 *755,000 172,050 927,050 927,050 5,735,000 3.00% *
2031 *775,000 149,400 924,400 924,400 4,980,000 3.00% *
2032 *795,000 126,150 921,150 921,150 4,205,000 3.00% *
2033 *815,000 102,300 917,300 917,300 3,410,000 3.00% *
2034 *840,000 77,850 917,850 917,850 2,595,000 3.00% *
2035 *865,000 52,650 917,650 917,650 1,755,000 3.00% *
2036 *890,000 26,700 916,700 916,700 890,000 3.00% *
Totals 10,880,000 2,251,500 13,131,500 13,131,500
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
* Rate resets on June 1, 2026 at 10 year CMT plus 1.65% with a cap of 6%
Amount
Chauncey Building Project 12,097,250$
Capitalized Interest 657,323
Issuance Costs 50,427
Amount of Issue 12,805,000$
Coupon
Rate *
Project
2016E Taxable Urban Renewal Capital Loan Notes
Principal: $12,805,000
Dated: September 15, 2016
Callable: June 1, 2026, 2029, 2032, 2035
Payments Tax
Increment
Financing
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
422
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 1,000,000 96,563 1,096,563 935,531 161,031 4,165,000 2.00%
2025 1,025,000 76,563 1,101,563 939,797 161,766 3,165,000 2.25%
2026 1,055,000 53,500 1,108,500 945,716 162,784 2,140,000 2.50%
2027 1,085,000 27,125 1,112,125 945,358 166,767 1,085,000 2.50%
Totals 4,165,000 253,750 4,418,750 3,766,402 652,348
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Riverfront Crossings Redevelopment 150,000$
Climate Action Plan Project 150,000
Permitting Software Upgrade 500,000
Public Works Campus Design 700,000
Riverside Drive Pedestrian Tunnel 1,434,000
Riverside Drive Streetscape Improvements 616,000
West Riverbank Stabilization 400,000
Frauenholtz-Miller Park Development 130,480
Riverfront Crossings Park/Riverbank 500,000
Hickory Hill Park & Trail Redevelopment 400,000
Upgrade Building BAS Controls 240,000
Recreation Center Lobby Remodel 160,000
Pedestrian Mall Reconstruction 750,000
Dubuque Street Reconstruction 2,500,000
Sidewalk Infill Program 100,000
Myrtle/Riverside Intersection Signalization 900,000
Issuance Costs 134,520
Amount of Issue 9,765,000$
Project
2017A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $9,765,000
Dated: June 15, 2017
Callable: June 1, 2023
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Tax
Increment
Financing
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
423
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 895,000 140,700 1,035,700 1,035,700 4,690,000 2.35%
2025 915,000 113,850 1,028,850 1,028,850 3,795,000 2.40%
2026 940,000 86,400 1,026,400 1,026,400 2,880,000 2.50%
2027 960,000 58,200 1,018,200 1,018,200 1,940,000 2.60%
2028 980,000 29,400 1,009,400 1,009,400 980,000 2.65%
Totals 4,690,000 428,550 5,118,550 5,118,550
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
City Hall Remodel for MPOJC 150,000$
Public Works Maintenance Facility 700,000
West Riverbank Stabilization 680,000
Riverfront Crossings Park Development 200,000
Creekside Park Redevelopment 650,000
Cardigan Park Development 168,500
Dubuque Street Reconstruction 5,000,000
Riverside Drive Streetscape Improvements 205,000
Gilbert Street Intersection Improvements 750,000
Rochester Ave Sidewalk Infill Project 150,000
Issuance Costs 241,500
Amount of Issue 8,895,000$
Project
2018A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $8,895,000
Dated: June 1, 2018
Callable: June 1, 2024
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
424
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 985,000 117,300 1,102,300 1,102,300 5,625,000 2.00%
2025 875,000 97,600 972,600 972,600 4,640,000 2.00%
2026 905,000 80,100 985,100 985,100 3,765,000 2.00%
2027 940,000 62,000 1,002,000 1,002,000 2,860,000 2.00%
2028 960,000 43,200 1,003,200 1,003,200 1,920,000 2.25%
2029 960,000 21,600 981,600 981,600 960,000 2.25%
Totals 5,625,000 421,800 6,046,800 6,046,800
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
City Hall boiler and controls replacement 400,000$
West Riverbank Stabilization 270,000
Riverfront Crossings Park Development 950,000
Highway 1 Sidewalk/Trail 477,000
Willow Creek/Kiwanis Park Improvements 800,000
Pedestrian Mall Reconstruction 3,650,000
Lower City Park Adventure Playground 850,000
McCollister Blvd - Gilbert to Sycamore 4,410,000
Prentiss Street Bridge Replacement 555,000
Issuance Costs 173,000
Amount of Issue 12,535,000$
Project
2019A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $12,535,000
Dated: June 4, 2019
Callable: June 1, 2025
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
425
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 805,000 182,450 987,450 987,450 5,545,000 5.00%
2025 790,000 142,200 932,200 932,200 4,740,000 5.00%
2026 790,000 102,700 892,700 892,700 3,950,000 5.00%
2027 790,000 63,200 853,200 853,200 3,160,000 2.00%
2028 790,000 47,400 837,400 837,400 2,370,000 2.00%
2029 790,000 31,600 821,600 821,600 1,580,000 2.00%
2030 790,000 15,800 805,800 805,800 790,000 2.00%
Totals 5,545,000 585,350 6,130,350 6,130,350
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Infrastructure Asset Management software 660,000$
Wetherby Restroom, Shelter & Playground Replacement 800,000
Napolean, Scott, Fairmeadows Parks Rehabilitation 520,000
Mercer Park Pool Dehumidifcation & Tuckpointing 700,000
Pavement Rehabilitation - citywide 800,000
American Legion Road - Scott to Taft 4,851,340
First Ave/Scott Blvd Intersection Improvements 1,400,000
Court Street Reconstruction 775,000
Rochester Ave Reconstruction - First to Ralston Creek 650,000
Gilbert Court Sidewalk Infill 100,000
Fire Apparatus Replacement 716,000
Issuance Costs 172,660
Amount of Issue 12,145,000$
Project
2020A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $12,145,000
Dated: June 1, 2020
Callable: June 1, 2026
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
426
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 1,135,000 340,000 1,475,000 1,475,000 9,055,000 5.00%
2025 1,135,000 283,250 1,418,250 1,418,250 7,920,000 5.00%
2026 1,135,000 226,500 1,361,500 1,361,500 6,785,000 5.00%
2027 1,135,000 169,750 1,304,750 1,304,750 5,650,000 5.00%
2028 1,135,000 113,000 1,248,000 1,248,000 4,515,000 3.00%
2029 1,135,000 78,950 1,213,950 1,213,950 3,380,000 3.00%
2030 1,135,000 44,900 1,179,900 1,179,900 2,245,000 2.00%
2031 1,110,000 22,200 1,132,200 1,132,200 1,110,000 2.00%
Totals 9,055,000 1,278,550 10,333,550 10,333,550
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Glendale Park Shelter & Playground Replacement 275,000$
Pedestrian Mall Playground Replacement 400,000
Park Facilty Parking Lot/Drives Overlay 200,000
Street Pavement Rehabilitation 1,300,000
Melrose Avenue Improvements 1,780,000
Benton Street Rehabilitation 2,409,140
Orchard Street Reconstruction 1,210,000
Highland Court Sidewalk Infill 55,000
Scott Blvd. Sidewalk Infill 120,000
Fire Apparatus Replacement 1,520,000
Senior Center Facility Improvements 700,000
South Side Recycling Site 620,000
Sand/Salt Storage Bunkers 410,000
Hwy 6 Trail - Fairmeadows to Heinz 162,000
Issuance Costs 163,860
Amount of Issue 11,325,000$
Project
2021A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $11,325,000
Dated: June 1, 2021
Callable: June 1, 2027
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
427
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 995,000 383,078 1,378,078 1,378,078 8,940,000 5.00%
2025 995,000 333,328 1,328,328 1,328,328 7,945,000 5.00%
2026 995,000 283,578 1,278,578 1,278,578 6,950,000 5.00%
2027 995,000 233,828 1,228,828 1,228,828 5,955,000 5.00%
2028 995,000 184,078 1,179,078 1,179,078 4,960,000 5.00%
2029 995,000 134,328 1,129,328 1,129,328 3,965,000 4.00%
2030 995,000 94,528 1,089,528 1,089,528 2,970,000 3.00%
2031 995,000 64,678 1,059,678 1,059,678 1,975,000 3.25%
2032 980,000 32,340 1,012,340 1,012,340 980,000 3.30%
Totals 8,940,000 1,743,760 10,683,760 10,683,760
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
Chadek Greek Park Playground & Shelter 450,000$
Court Hill Park Shelter & Playground 450,000
Rochester Ave Reconstruction - First Ave to Ralston 6,350,000
Fairchild Street Reconstruction 1,450,000
Senior Center Exterior Improvements 700,000
City Hall - Other Projects 400,000
Upgrade Building BAS Controls 205,000
Fire Station #1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction 95,000
Issuance Costs 155,000
Amount of Issue 10,255,000$
Project
2022A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $10,255,000
Dated: June 1, 2022
Callable: June 1, 2028
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
428
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 1,395,000 448,450 1,843,450 1,843,450 9,105,000 5.00%
2025 920,000 378,700 1,298,700 1,298,700 7,710,000 5.00%
2026 920,000 332,700 1,252,700 1,252,700 6,790,000 5.00%
2027 920,000 286,700 1,206,700 1,206,700 5,870,000 5.00%
2028 920,000 240,700 1,160,700 1,160,700 4,950,000 5.00%
2029 920,000 194,700 1,114,700 1,114,700 4,030,000 5.00%
2030 920,000 148,700 1,068,700 1,068,700 3,110,000 5.00%
2031 925,000 102,700 1,027,700 1,027,700 2,190,000 5.00%
2032 925,000 56,450 981,450 981,450 1,265,000 5.00%
2033 340,000 10,200 350,200 350,200 340,000 3.00%
Totals 9,105,000 2,200,000 11,305,000 11,305,000
Principal payable June 1.
Interest payable June 1 and December 1.
Amount
American Legion Rd/First Ave Landscaping 400,000$
Kiwanis Park Playground & Shelter Renovation 350,000
Hickory Hill Park Conklin St Imp & Master Plan Update 400,000
Happy Hollow Playground Replacement 200,000
Hunter's Run Park Playground & Shelter 300,000
Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement 3,175,000
High Street & Southgate Ave Sidewalk Infill 110,000
Fire Apparatus Replacement 1,800,000
Willow Creek Trail Replacement 140,000
Terrell Mill Skate Park Redevelopment 700,000
Mercer Park Ball Diamond Improvements 700,000
Event Facility Improvements 300,000
Animal Shelter Standby Generator 110,000
Fire Station #1 Carpet/Tile Flooring Replacement 85,000
Fire Station #1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction 70,000
Fire Station #2 Roof Replacement 110,000
Issuance Costs 155,000
Amount of Issue 9,105,000$
Project
2023A General Obligation Bonds
Principal: $9,105,000
Dated: June 1, 2023
Callable: June 1, 2029
Payments
Property Tax
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
429
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Parking
Transit
Wastewater
Water
Refuse Collection
Landfill
Airport
Stormwater
Housing Authority
F
Y
2
0
2
5
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PARKING FUND The Parking Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s parking operations. The Parking Fund is an
enterprise fund and is a fully self-sustaining business-like activity. Revenues are primarily derived from
parking meter revenue, parking ramp revenue, and parking fines.
Fund Balance:
The Parking Fund’s unassigned fund balance on June 30, 2023 was $1,610,595, a $21,086 or 1.3%
decrease from fiscal year 2022. The Parking Fund experienced sudden and significant revenue loss
starting in March 2020 when the pandemic hit and it has not yet fully recovered.
In fiscal year 2024, the unassigned fund balance is estimated to decrease by $134,456 or 8.3%. This
increase is projected with expectations that the Parking Fund will be returned to normal operations and
be free of any bonded debt.
(1) FY24 - FY26 figures are estimates
The fiscal year 2025 unassigned fund balance is expected to increase by $2,006,641 or 135.9%. This
increase is projected due to increasing hourly ramp parking, metered parking and citations.
This assigned fund balance in fiscal year 2025 represents $195,000 held in capital reserves and
$303,702 in restricted parking impact fees.
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A parking impact fee, which deals with off-street parking requirements, is required for residential
development in most of the Near Southside Neighborhood. The Near Southside is bound by Burlington
Street to the north, Madison Street to the west, Gilbert Street to the east, and the Iowa Interstate
Railway main-line to the south. The revenues from the impact fee are to provide parking facilities in the
Near Southside. A formula is used to determine the amount of required off-street parking and the
amount of required parking impact fee. The Neighborhood & Development Services department
collects the fee, which may be paid in three installments, with the first installment due before the
certificate of occupancy is issued.
During fiscal year 2015, the 2009 Parking Revenue bonds was defeased early which eliminated the
parking revenue bond’s debt service payments. The Parking Fund borrowed just under $2.5 million
from the Landfill Cell Replacement Reserve to assist in the early defeasance. This loan will be paid off
in fiscal year 2025. In fiscal year 2022, the Parking Fund borrowed $1,000,000 from the Landfill Cell
Replacement Reserve to replace the automatic gate equipment at the various parking facilities. The
following is a summary of those loans:
Revenues:
Rates for the Parking System are set by the City Council. Parking System rates are reviewed annually.
The following tables list hourly and monthly Parking System rates and charges as approved by the City
Council. These rates include hourly rate adjustments that became effective on July 1, 2013, the
monthly permit rate adjustments that became effective on July 1, 2017 and the fiscal year 2024 rate
increase of $5.00 per month for monthly permits.
Hourly Rates and Charges
Fiscal
Year
Capitol St.
Garage
Dubuque St.
Garage
Chauncey
Swan Garage
Tower Place
Garage
Harrison St.
Garage
2025* $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
2018* 1.00 1.00 0.75 1.00 0.75
2014* 1.00 1.00 0.75 1.00 --
2007 0.75 0.75 0.60 0.75 --
2002 0.60 0.60 0.50 0.60 --
2001 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.60 --
*Capitol Street, Dubuque Street and Tower Place facilities offer the first hour free.
Loan Date Loan Amount
Final
Payment
Principal
Outstanding as
of 6/30/24
Total
Payment
FY25
FY25
Principal
FY25
Interest
2009F Revenue Bond
Defeasance 11/1/2014 2,495,350$ 2025 198,611$ 199,777$ 198,611$ 1,166$
Parking Gate
Equipment 6/30/2022 1,000,000$ 2032 811,808$ 107,750$ 96,229$ 11,521$
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Monthly Rates and Charges
Fiscal
Year
Capitol St.
Garage
Dubuque St.
Garage
Chauncey
Swan Garage
Tower Place
Garage
Harrison St.
Garage 2024 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 $90.00 2018 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00 85.00
2011 80.00 80.00 80.00 80.00 -- 2010 80.00 80.00 70.00 80.00 -- 2007 75.00 65.00 60.00 75.00 --
2004 70.00 60.00 55.00 70.00 -- 2002 60.00 50.00 45.00 60.00 -- 2001 55.00 45.00 40.00 60.00 --
Surface parking lots charge $65.00 per month for parking permits and effective July 1, 2023, it will
increase to $70.00 per month.
Revenues:
Fiscal year 2025 revenue is estimated to increase by $3,333,967 or 59.2% when compared to fiscal
year 2024 estimated revenue. The increase is due to the increased parking ramp rates mentioned
above, increases in metered parking rates of $0.50 to $1.50 and increases in parking citation fees.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2024 budgeted expenditures represent a $730,622 or 16.5% increase from fiscal year 2024
revised expenditures. The increase is primarily in On Street Operations with a $555,477 overall
increase. This is due to including Central Business District expenses with On Street Operations and
enhanced cleaning in the downtown pedestrian mall and parking ramps.
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Long-term Projections:
Future revenues for the Parking Fund are projected to be relatively flat over the next five years, with
revenues growing at 1% annually after the fiscal year 2025 increases.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures would grow
at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a 2% rate annually.
$-
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Expenditure Trends
Captial Outlay
Supplies
Services
Personnel
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 2,272,962$ 1,893,211$ 2,427,976$ 2,074,297$ 1,924,841$ 3,981,482$
Revenues:
Licenses and Permits
General Use Permits - - - - 4,980 4,980
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 8,209 61,754 18,880 18,880 20,000 20,000
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 817 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 652 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services - 50,000 - - - -
Parking Charges 4,686,624 4,981,709 5,068,932 5,068,932 8,448,835 8,533,323
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations - - - 18,316 - -
Parking Fines 367,073 313,830 370,000 370,000 450,000 450,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 60,500 36,281 153,720 153,720 40,000 40,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 1,073 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 5,123,875 5,444,647 5,611,532 5,629,848 8,963,815 9,048,303
Transfers In:
Capital Reserves 1,090,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Miscellaneous Transfers In - - - 46,043 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In 1,090,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,046,043 1,500,000 1,500,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 6,213,875$ 6,444,647$ 6,611,532$ 6,675,891$ 10,463,815$ 10,548,303$
Expenditures:
Parking Administration 1,564,521$ 1,666,912$ 1,837,958$ 1,846,935$ 1,910,625$ 1,954,233$
On Street Operations 834,763 989,401 1,183,092 1,203,942 1,759,419 1,808,013
Parking Ramp Operations 1,738,881 1,394,198 1,338,159 1,380,875 1,492,330 1,528,806
Sub-Total Expenditures 4,138,165 4,050,511 4,359,209 4,431,752 5,162,374 5,291,051
Transfers Out:
Capital Improvement Projects 1,090,000 840,000 1,000,000 1,015,000 1,450,000 1,350,000
Capital Reserves 1,090,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Interfund Loan Repayment to Landfill 275,461 373,050 378,595 378,595 294,800 97,700
Sub-Total Transfers Out 2,455,461 2,213,050 2,378,595 2,393,595 3,244,800 2,947,700
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 6,593,626$ 6,263,561$ 6,737,804$ 6,825,347$ 8,407,174$ 8,238,751$
Fund Balance, June 30 1,893,211$ 2,074,297$ 2,301,704$ 1,924,841$ 3,981,482$ 6,291,034$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 303,702 463,702 463,702 448,702 498,702 648,702
Unassigned Balance 1,589,509$ 1,610,595$ 1,838,002$ 1,476,139$ 3,482,780$ 5,642,332$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 26%25%28%22%33%53%
1) Same Fund Transfers required by bond covenants
Parking (7100 - 7104)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 8,209$ 61,754$ 18,880$ 18,880$ 20,000$ 20,000$
Miscellaneous
Parking Fines 367,073 313,830 370,000 370,000 450,000 450,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 12,583 12,371 - - - -
Total Revenues 387,865$ 387,955$ 388,880$ 388,880$ 470,000$ 470,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 396,511$ 442,219$ 566,247$ 575,224$ 539,500$ 555,685$
Services 1,166,075 1,218,200 1,270,711 1,270,711 1,370,125 1,397,528
Supplies 1,935 6,493 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,020
Total Expenditures 1,564,521$ 1,666,912$ 1,837,958$ 1,846,935$ 1,910,625$ 1,954,233$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Customer Service Rep - Trans Services 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88
Data Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Operations Supv - Trans Services 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Program Assistant - Trans Services - - 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 4.38 4.38 4.88 4.88 4.38
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Licenses and Permits
General Use Permits -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,980$ 4,980$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services -$ 50,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Parking Charges 1,320,269 1,388,656 1,326,460 1,326,460 2,190,700 2,212,607
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 4,189 3,956 - - - -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 1,073 - - - -
Total Revenues 1,324,458$ 1,443,685$ 1,326,460$ 1,326,460$ 2,195,680$ 2,217,587$
Expenditures:
Personnel 551,067$ 563,060$ 755,152$ 776,002$ 840,600$ 865,818$
Services 271,877 336,767 407,441 407,441 877,819 895,375
Supplies 10,037 21,583 6,999 6,999 41,000 41,820
Capital Outlay 1,782 67,991 13,500 13,500 - 5,000
Total Expenditures 834,763$ 989,401$ 1,183,092$ 1,203,942$ 1,759,419$ 1,808,013$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Electronics Technician - Trans Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
MW II - Transportation CBD - - - - 1.00
MW II - Transportation Services 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Parking Enforcement Attendant 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Total Personnel 8.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 10.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Trailer 7,500$ 7,500$ -$
Light Pole Painting 6,000 6,000 -
Total Capital Outlay 13,500$ 13,500$ -$
Transportation Services Department
Division: Parking Operations
Activity: Parking Administration (810110)
Division: Parking Operations
Activity: On Street Operations (810120)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 817$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance 652 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Parking Charges 3,366,356 3,593,053 3,742,472 3,742,472 6,258,135 6,320,716
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations - - - 18,316 - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 43,727 19,954 153,720 153,720 40,000 40,000
Total Revenues 3,411,552$ 3,613,007$ 3,896,192$ 3,914,508$ 6,298,135$ 6,360,716$
Expenditures:
Personnel 518,399$ 686,451$ 645,334$ 661,550$ 728,900$ 750,767$
Services 601,674 668,082 678,031 678,031 714,630 728,923
Supplies 19,577 39,665 14,794 14,794 15,800 16,116
Capital Outlay 599,230 - - 26,500 33,000 33,000
Total Expenditures 1,738,881$ 1,394,198$ 1,338,159$ 1,380,875$ 1,492,330$ 1,528,806$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Cashier - Parking 5.00 5.00 5.25 5.25 5.25
Data Analyst - - - - 0.50
M.W. I - Parking Systems 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50
Sr M.W. - Parking & Transit 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 9.00 9.00 9.25 9.25 9.75
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
EV Charger -$ 26,500$ 33,000$
Total Capital Outlay -$ 26,500$ 33,000$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Transfers In:
Parking Operations 1,090,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$
Total Transfers In 1,090,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 1,090,000$ 840,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,015,000$ 1,450,000$ 1,350,000$
Total Transfers Out 1,090,000$ 840,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,015,000$ 1,450,000$ 1,350,000$
Division: Parking Operations
Activity: Parking Capital Reserves (810190)
Division: Parking Operations
Activity: Parking Ramp Operations (810140)
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TRANSIT FUND
The Transit Fund accounts for the operations of the City’s public transportation operations. The
Transit enterprise fund utilizes user fees, property taxes, and State and Federal funding to
provide transportation services throughout the City including para-transit services.
In fiscal year 2023, the unassigned fund balance decreased by $418,457 or 20.0% over fiscal
year 2022 primarily due to transfers to the replacement reserve. The fiscal year 2024 projected
unassigned fund balance is estimated to increase by $5,946 or 0.4% from fiscal year 2023.
Unassigned fund balance is budgeted to remain nearly the same as fiscal year 2024.
(1) FY24 - FY26 figures are estimates
The Transit Fund has assigned fund balance for replacement reserves. For fiscal year 2024,
the assigned fund balance is estimated at $4,747,256. Funds are transferred from the Transit
operations to the replacement reserve to cover 20% of depreciation expense for buses and
facilities. Grants typically cover about 80% of the cost of replacement, and the replacement
reserves are expected to cover the remaining 20%. In fiscal year 2025, the replacement
reserve is projected to have a balance of $2,761,556 for the replacement of buses. The reserve
also had an additional $9,500,000 that was being held for the replacement of the transit
equipment facility. The construction is planned for fiscal year 2025, so this balance should be $0
at the end of the fiscal year.
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Revenues:
The Transit fund is funded through several revenue sources:
Federal Operating Assistance: Based on an MPOJC formula, these funds are
distributed annually between Cambus, Coralville Transit, and Iowa City Transit.
State Operating Assistance: Job Access and Reverse Commute Program (JARC),
is a Federally funded, application-based grant program, with annual allocations.
This is 18.2% of fiscal year 2025 budgeted revenue and transfers in.
Transit Property Tax Levy: Iowa State Code chapter 384.12.10 provides the legal
authority for municipalities to levy additional taxes, including “a tax for the
operation and maintenance of a municipal transit system…” Iowa City transit
property tax levy is $.95 per thousand of valuation. These property tax funds are
collected in the General fund and transferred to the Transit fund.
Court Street Transportation Parking and Rent Revenues: These revenues include
all hourly ($2.00 per hour after the first hour) and permit ($90 per month) parking
as well as rent from the commercial properties.
Other Revenue: The Transit fund also receives revenue from advertising and
other miscellaneous sources.
Fiscal year 2025 revenue is projected to decrease from the fiscal year 2024 revenue
estimates by $3,478,961 or 21.2%. The decrease is due to a federal grant funding
budgeted in fiscal year 2024 to replace 4 buses.
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The Transit Property Tax Levy (including State backfill funds), estimated at $4,247,200, will
be transferred into the Transit fund from the General fund in fiscal year 2025. Combined
with funding from other governments, $10,921,900 of the $12,175,500 in revenues and
transfers in (not including reserve transfers) or 89.7% is from sources of revenue not
generated by transit operations. This is higher than fiscal year 2024 funding due to City
piloting fare free revenue starting in fiscal year 2024.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 budgeted expenditures represent a 21.25% decrease from the fiscal year
2024 revised expenditure budget. The decrease is due to capital outlay expenses to
replace 4 buses in fiscal year 2024.
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Long-term Projections:
The Transit Fund revenues in fiscal year 2024 & 2025 are higher due to receipt of grant
funding to replace buses. Transit Fund revenues are projected flat for future years with any
increases coming from growth in the Transit Property Tax Levy transfer in. Transit Property
Taxes are projected with 3% taxable valuation growth in fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures
would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a 2% rate
annually. Expenditures in fiscal year 2024 & 2025 are higher due to Capital Projects Fund
transfers out for a new Transit Facility and replacement of buses.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 8,519,509$ 10,389,249$ 12,466,464$ 12,462,467$ 6,425,074$ 4,439,524$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 24,131$ 287,503$ 55,502$ 55,502$ 100,000$ 100,000$
Rents 149,660 172,353 171,000 171,000 174,400 174,400
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 7,873,968 4,400,483 3,975,486 9,698,184 5,972,500 4,243,500
State 28E Agreements 40,682 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 3,356 399 - - - -
Other State Grants 634,298 659,294 578,579 578,579 659,300 659,300
Local 28E Agreements - 42,920 40,682 40,682 42,900 42,900
Charges For Fees And Services
Transit Fees 919,435 1,054,035 927,000 64,500 - -
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 32 190 100 100 500 500
Refuse Charges 719 357 719 719 400 400
Parking Charges 683,747 600,030 744,200 744,200 909,300 918,393
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 67,555 68,013 69,000 69,000 69,000 69,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 5,485 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 10,397,584 7,291,062 6,562,268 11,422,466 7,928,300 6,208,393
Transfers In:
Transit Property Tax Levy 4,122,880 4,119,501 4,112,978 4,112,978 4,247,200 4,374,600
Miscellaneous Transfer-In - - - 119,017 - -
Capital Reserves 3,208,799 2,802,600 1,000,000 750,000 750,000 750,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 7,331,679 6,922,101 5,112,978 4,981,995 4,997,200 5,124,600
Total Revenues & Transfers In 17,729,263$ 14,213,163$ 11,675,246$ 16,404,461$ 12,925,500$ 11,332,993$
Expenditures:
Transit Admin 559,999$ 581,077$ 693,622$ 696,807$ 726,050$ 742,570$
Transit Operations 5,418,725 5,851,503 7,221,420 6,678,827 6,553,100 6,727,224
Fleet Maintenance 1,792,512 1,900,526 2,203,757 2,262,624 2,154,600 2,204,902
Court St Transportation Center 229,585 232,747 214,849 216,007 237,600 242,741
Replacement Reserve 4,557,328 310,925 - 5,327,589 2,284,200 -
Sub-Total Expenditures 12,558,148 8,876,778 10,333,648 15,181,854 11,955,550 9,917,437
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 92,575 460,567 325,000 6,510,000 2,205,500 25,000
Capital Reserves 3,208,799 2,802,600 1,000,000 750,000 750,000 750,000
Sub-Total Transfers Out 3,301,374 3,263,167 1,325,000 7,260,000 2,955,500 775,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 15,859,522$ 12,139,945$ 11,658,648$ 22,441,854$ 14,911,050$ 10,692,437$
Fund Balance, June 30 10,389,249$ 12,462,467$ 12,483,062$ 6,425,074$ 4,439,524$ 5,080,080$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 8,298,920 10,790,595 11,065,245 4,747,256 2,761,556 3,511,556
Unassigned Balance 2,090,329$ 1,671,872$ 1,417,817$ 1,677,818$ 1,677,968$ 1,568,524$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 12%12%12%10%13%14%
Transit (7150 - 7151)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 24,131$ 287,503$ 55,502$ 55,502$ 100,000$ 100,000$
Transfers In:
Transfer In - Transit Property Tax Levy 4,122,880 4,119,501 4,112,978 4,112,978 4,247,200 4,374,600
Miscellaneous - Transfer In - - - 119,017 - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 4,147,011$ 4,407,004$ 4,168,480$ 4,287,497$ 4,347,200$ 4,474,600$
Expenditures:
Personnel 138,276$ 143,017$ 244,922$ 248,107$ 199,900$ 205,897$
Services 421,423 437,130 447,700 447,700 525,150 535,653
Supplies 300 930 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,020
Total Expenditures 559,999$ 581,077$ 693,622$ 696,807$ 726,050$ 742,570$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Customer Service Rep - Trans Services 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88
Data Analyst 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 -
Operations Supv - Trans Services 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Program Assistant - Trans Services - - 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 1.88 1.88 2.38 2.38 1.88
Transportation Services Department
Division: Public Transportation
Activity: Transit Admin (810210)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 4,446,320$ 4,400,483$ 3,975,486$ 5,128,934$ 4,243,500$ 4,243,500$
Disaster Assistance 1,479 -$ - - - -
State 28E Agreements 40,682 - - - - -
Other State Grants 634,298 659,294 578,579 578,579 659,300 659,300
Local 28E Agreements - 42,920 40,682 40,682 42,900 42,900
Charges For Fees And Services
Transit Fees 919,435 1,054,035 927,000 64,500 - -
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 32 190 100 100 500 500
Miscellaneous
Sale Of Assets - 5,485 - - - -
Total Revenues 6,042,246$ 6,162,407$ 5,521,847$ 5,812,795$ 4,946,200$ 4,946,200$
Expenditures:
Personnel 3,659,379$ 3,867,602$ 4,090,910$ 4,196,317$ 4,306,200$ 4,435,386$
Services 1,703,105 1,950,281 2,266,010 2,283,010 2,236,900 2,281,638
Supplies 56,240 32,321 8,500 8,500 10,000 10,200
Capital Outlay - 1,299 856,000 191,000 - -
Total Expenditures 5,418,725$ 5,851,503$ 7,221,420$ 6,678,827$ 6,553,100$ 6,727,224$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. I - Transit 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Data Analyst - - - - 0.50
Transit Operator 37.75 37.75 40.00 40.00 40.00
M.W. II - Transit 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Operations Supervisor - Trans Services 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50
Sr. M.W. - Parking & Transit 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 42.75 42.75 45.00 45.00 45.50
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Farebox 840,000$ -$ -$
Tablets - 175,000 -
Building Improvements 16,000 16,000 -
Total Capital Outlay 856,000$ 191,000$ -$
Division: Public Transportation
Activity: Transit Operations (810220)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 3,879$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance 1,872 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 719 357 719 719 400 400
Total Revenues 6,470$ 357$ 719$ 719$ 400$ 400$
Expenditures:
Personnel 641,768$ 596,638$ 693,226$ 702,493$ 721,000$ 742,630$
Services 79,832 149,110 257,692 267,692 251,200 256,224
Supplies 1,070,913 1,154,778 1,252,839 1,292,439 1,182,400 1,206,048
Total Expenditures 1,792,512$ 1,900,526$ 2,203,757$ 2,262,624$ 2,154,600$ 2,204,902$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Mechanic II - Transit 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Mechanic III - Transit 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Operations Supv - Trans Services 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parts/Data Entry Clk - Transit 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 7,670$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance 5 399 - - - -
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 149,660 172,353 171,000 171,000 174,400 174,400
Charges For Fees And Services
Parking Charges 683,747 600,030 744,200 744,200 909,300 918,393
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 67,555 68,013 69,000 69,000 69,000 69,000
Total Revenues 908,637$ 840,795$ 984,200$ 984,200$ 1,152,700$ 1,161,793$
Expenditures:
Personnel 40,887$ 44,350$ 45,081$ 46,239$ 38,900$ 40,067$
Services 183,246 187,255 167,818 167,818 197,800 201,756
Supplies 5,452 1,142 1,950 1,950 900 918
Total Expenditures 229,585$ 232,747$ 214,849$ 216,007$ 237,600$ 242,741$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. I - Parking Systems 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Division: Public Transportation
Activity: Fleet Maintenance (810230)
Division: Public Transportation
Activity: Court St Transportation Center (810240)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues & Transfers In:
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 3,416,100$ -$ -$ 4,569,250$ 1,729,000$ -$
Other Financial Sources
Transfer In from Transit Operations 3,208,799 2,802,600 1,000,000 750,000 750,000 750,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 6,624,899$ 2,802,600$ 1,000,000$ 5,319,250$ 2,479,000$ 750,000$
Expenditures:
Services 14,081$ 2,612$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Capital Outlay 4,543,247 308,313 - 5,327,589 2,284,200 -
Total Expenditures 4,557,328$ 310,925$ -$ 5,327,589$ 2,284,200$ -$
Division: PublicTransportation
Activity: Replacement Reserve (810280/810290)
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WASTEWATER FUND
The Wastewater Fund accounts for the business-like operations of the City’s wastewater/sewer
utility. The wastewater utility operates the City’s waste treatment plant, the sewage lift stations,
the sanitary sewer collection system, and the wastewater monitoring operations. The
Wastewater Fund is primarily supported through user fees.
The wastewater operations have been undergoing a major transformation over the last few
years. The City completed a major expansion of the South Wastewater Treatment Plant during
fiscal year 2015, and all of the City’s sewage treatment operations were consolidated at the
South Plant. The project cost was $55 million and was funded from $41.4 million from state and
federal grants, $8.6 million from Local Option Sales Tax revenue, and $5 million from
Wastewater user fees.
A project to demolish and remove the North Treatment Plant and establish wetlands and a park
was started in fiscal year 2015 at an estimated cost of $6 million with the assistance of a State
sales tax flood mitigation grant. The Wastewater Fund provided a $6 million loan to the Capital
Projects Fund for the demolition of the North Wastewater Treatment Plant in fiscal year 2015.
The loan was repaid with the State sales tax flood mitigation grant, and the final loan payment
was made in fiscal year 2022.
Fund Balance:
The Wastewater Fund’s unassigned fund balance at fiscal year 2023 year-end was higher than
fiscal year 2022 by approximately $3,200,562 or 21.6% This increase was primarily due a
decrease of $2,586,000 needed in the debt service fund.
In fiscal years 2024, unassigned fund balance is expected to decrease by $4,575,875 or 25.4%.
This decrease is primarily due an increase in wastewater debt service for planned revenue
bonds to be issued in fiscal year 2024.
In fiscal year 2025, the unassigned fund balance is budgeted to decrease by $589,500 or 4.4%
primarily due to debt service payments for planned revenue bonds to be issued in fiscal year
2024.
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(1)FY24 - FY26 figures are estimated
The Wastewater Fund maintains two reserved funds: one restricted fund for debt service and
one assigned for capital reserves. The debt reserve funds are restricted in accordance with
revenue bond covenants. The capital reserve is assigned to build reserves for future system
and infrastructure improvements. Restricted fund balances in the debt reserve and assigned
fund balances in the capital reserve are anticipated to be $4,958,713 and $3,359,160,
respectively, in fiscal year 2025.
Revenues:
Approximately 99% of Wastewater operations are funded through charges for services.
Wastewater Operations are funded by sewer user fees, per the following schedule:
FY2024 FY2025
Minimum Monthly Charge (includes the first 100 cu. ft. used) $8.31 $8.73
Each Additional 100 cu. ft. $3.99 $3.99
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A flat 5% rate increase is budgeted for fiscal year 2025 for all charges. Overall, the fiscal year
2025 budgeted revenue increased from the 2024 revised budget by 6.4%. This is higher than
the 5% increase because the fiscal year 2024 budget for wastewater charges was almost equal
to the 2023 actual revenues. Fiscal year 2025 has factored in the fiscal year 2024 2% increase
and the fiscal year 2025 5% increase.
Use of Money & Property primarily consists of interest on investments. Other Financial
Sources are proceeds from the sale of debt and from the sale of assets.
BOD (per pound) 300 mg/L or less
FY2024 FY2025
BOD (per pound) from 301 mg/L to 2000 mg/L 0.290$ 0.305$ per pound
BOD (per pound) greater than 2000 mg/L 0.434$ 0.456$ per pound
Suspended Solids (SS) per pound 0.232$ 0.244$ per pound
Monthly Minimum, Unmetered User 34.03$ 35.73$ per month
Manufactured Housing Park, Monthly Minimum per lot 34.03$ 35.73$ per month
Holding Tank Waste - plus landfill fees 0.033$ 0.035$ per gallon
Holding Tank Waste Hauler - Annual Permit 925.14$ 971.40$ per year
included in charge for 100 cu.
ft. of water used
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Expenditures:
The fiscal year 2025 budgeted expenditures, not including debt service, are estimated to be
1.4% higher than the fiscal year 2024 revised expenditures. This is due to an increase in
expenditures across all types except for Capital Outlay.
21% of the Wastewater Fund’s expenditures were for revenue bond principal and interest
payments. All outstanding sewer revenue bonds were repaid by the end of fiscal year 2023.
However, two new revenue bond issues are planned for fiscal year 2024 to fund capital
projects.
Long-term Projections:
Future Charges for Services revenues for Wastewater are projected forward based on an
account growth rate of 1%.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures
would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a 2% rate
annually. Expenditures and revenues are expected to increase in fiscal year 2024 as a result
of additional transfer to establish a debt service reserve.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 24,842,383$ 25,314,538$ 20,597,611$ 21,174,871$ 21,903,810$ 21,185,210$
Revenues:
Licenses And Permits
Miscellaneous Permits & Licenses 8,928$ -$ 8,928$ 8,928$ -$ -$
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 13,776 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 2,160 935 - - - -
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 47,109 497,507 107,906 107,906 80,000 80,000
Royalties & Commissions 161 231 161 161 200 200
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 1,650 - 1,650 1,650 - -
Wastewater Charges 12,117,702 12,332,334 12,359,703 12,359,703 13,207,400 13,339,474
Refuse Charges 1,223 693 1,223 1,223 700 700
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 68,730 65,201 68,730 68,730 65,200 65,200
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 313 794 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues:12,261,752 12,897,695 12,548,301 12,548,301 13,353,500 13,485,574
Transfers In:
Interfund Loans 425,000 - - - - -
Miscellaneous Transfers In 280,876 2,232 2,875 60,791 2,500 2,500
Capital Reserves 2,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
1) Bond Oridance Transfers In 1,192,894 - 2,575,000 5,227,813 3,872,500 3,755,800
Sub-Total Transfers In 4,398,769 3,502,232 6,077,875 8,788,604 5,375,000 5,258,300
Total Revenues & Transfers In 16,660,521$ 16,399,927$ 18,626,176$ 21,336,905$ 18,728,500$ 18,743,874$
Expenditures:
Wastewater Administration 2,607,392$ 3,477,546$ 3,075,892$ 3,082,842$ 3,383,700$ 3,455,570$
Wastewater Treatment Plant Ops 3,356,400 4,076,376 3,912,324 4,124,390 3,917,500 4,040,064
Lift Stations 284,255 288,208 225,637 266,617 294,700 239,394
Wastewater Collection Systems 834,992 870,298 969,404 983,304 977,100 1,033,186
Wastewater Debt Service 2,828,433 2,137,090 - - 4,141,600 4,017,100
Sub-Total Expenditures 9,911,472 10,849,518 8,183,257 8,457,153 12,714,600 12,785,314
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 2,584,000 6,190,076 2,455,000 3,423,000 1,360,000 926,000
Capital Reserves 2,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
1)Debt Service Funding 1,192,894 - 2,575,000 5,227,813 3,872,500 3,755,800
Sub-Total Transfers Out 6,276,894 9,690,076 8,530,000 12,150,813 6,732,500 6,181,800
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 16,188,366$ 20,539,594$ 16,713,257$ 20,607,966$ 19,447,100$ 18,967,114$
Fund Balance, June 30 25,314,538$ 21,174,871$ 22,510,530$ 21,903,810$ 21,185,210$ 20,961,970$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 10,482,389 3,142,160 6,762,160 8,446,973 8,317,873 8,630,573
Unassigned Balance 14,832,149$ 18,032,711$ 15,748,370$ 13,456,836$ 12,867,336$ 12,331,396$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 89% 110% 85%63%69%66%
1) Same Fund Transfers required by bond covenants
Wastewater (7200 - 7204)
Fund Summary
451
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 47,109$ 424,379$ 107,906$ 107,906$ 80,000$ 80,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Wastewater Charges 12,117,702 12,332,334 12,359,703 12,359,703 13,207,400 13,339,474
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 502 103 502 502 100 100
Other Financial Sources
Sale of Assets 313 - - - - -
Total Revenues 12,165,627$ 12,756,816$ 12,468,111$ 12,468,111$ 13,287,500$ 13,419,574$
Expenditures:
Personnel 347,001$ 362,360$ 400,764$ 407,714$ 419,600$ 432,188$
Services 2,211,845 2,420,281 2,594,524 2,594,524 2,902,100 2,960,142
Supplies 48,546 54,905 48,904 48,904 62,000 63,240
Capital Outlay - 640,000 31,700 31,700 - -
Total Expenditures 2,607,392$ 3,477,546$ 3,075,892$ 3,082,842$ 3,383,700$ 3,455,570$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Asst Superintendent - Wastewater 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Asset Management Technician - - 0.25 0.25 0.25
Sr Clerk/Typist - Wastewater 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Wastewater Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 3.00 3.00 3.25 3.25 3.25
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
GPS Equipment 1,700$ 1,700$ -$
Update Ceiling Tile & Lighting 30,000 30,000 -
Total Capital Outlay 31,700$ 31,700$ -$
Public Works Department
Division: Wastewater Operations
Activity: Wastewater Administration (720110)
452
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Royalties & Commissions 161$ 231$ 161$ 161$ 200$ 200$
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 13,011 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 1,905 935 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 1,650 - 1,650 1,650 - -
Refuse Charges 1,223 693 1,223 1,223 700 700
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 68,228 65,098 68,228 68,228 65,100 65,100
Total Revenues 86,176$ 66,957$ 71,262$ 71,262$ 66,000$ 66,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,587,012$ 1,652,767$ 1,810,900$ 1,847,966$ 1,859,400$ 1,915,182$
Services 1,091,112 1,123,732 1,260,704 1,260,704 1,166,800 1,190,136
Supplies 636,165 1,213,305 795,720 870,720 872,300 889,746
Capital Outlay 42,111 86,572 45,000 145,000 19,000 45,000
Total Expenditures 3,356,400$ 4,076,376$ 3,912,324$ 4,124,390$ 3,917,500$ 4,040,064$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Chemist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Electrician - Wastewater 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Electronics Tech - Wastewater 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Laboratory Technician - WW 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M. W. I - Wastewater Trtmt 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Maint Operator - Wastewater 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
M.W. II - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Sr M.W. - Wastewater Plant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr TPO - Wastewater 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
TPO - Wastewater Treatment 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Total Personnel 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00 17.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Garage Doors 40,000$ 40,000$ -$
Graple Bucket 5,000 5,000 -
Golf Cart - - 9,500
Gantry Device - - 9,500
Transformers (2)- 100,000 -
Total Capital Outlay 45,000$ 145,000$ 19,000$
Division: Wastewater Operations
Activity: Wastewater Treatment Plant Ops (720120)
453
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Services 231,315$ 164,755$ 181,816$ 181,816$ 185,300$ 189,006$
Supplies 52,940 51,536 43,821 43,821 49,400 50,388
Capital Outlay - 71,917 - 40,980 60,000 -
Total Expenditures 284,255$ 288,208$ 225,637$ 266,617$ 294,700$ 239,394$
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
27KW Portable Generator -$ 40,980$ -$
Generator - - 60,000
Total Capital Outlay -$ 40,980$ 60,000$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Licenses And Permits
Miscellaneous Permits & Licenses 8,928$ -$ 8,928$ 8,928$ -$ -$
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 765 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 255 - - - - -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 794 - - - -
Total Revenues 9,948$ 794$ 8,928$ 8,928$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Personnel 571,590$ 572,170$ 639,919$ 653,819$ 654,400$ 674,032$
Services 169,841 208,235 222,055 222,055 256,500 261,630
Supplies 59,212 46,586 67,430 67,430 66,200 67,524
Capital Outlay 34,349 43,307 40,000 40,000 - 30,000
Total Expenditures 834,992$ 870,298$ 969,404$ 983,304$ 977,100$ 1,033,186$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. III - Wastewater Collect.2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
M.W. II - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Sr M.W. - Wastewater Collection 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Golf Cart 9,000$ 9,000$ -$
Trailer 7,500 7,500 -
Sanitary/Storm Castings 23,500 23,500 -
Total Capital Outlay 40,000$ 40,000$ -$
Division: Wastewater Operations
Activity: Lift Stations (720130)
Division: Wastewater Operations
Activity: Wastewater Collection Systems (720140)
454
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues -$ 73,128$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Transfers In:
Bond Ordinance Transfer 1,192,894 - 2,575,000 5,227,813 3,872,500 3,755,800
Total Revenues & Transfers In 1,192,894$ 73,128$ 2,575,000$ 5,227,813$ 3,872,500$ 3,755,800$
Expenditures:
Services 15,933$ (35)$ -$ -$ 1,600$ 1,600$
Other Financial Uses
Revenue Bonds Principal
& Interest Payments 2,812,500 2,137,125 - - 4,140,000 4,015,500
Total Expenditures 2,828,433$ 2,137,090$ -$ -$ 4,141,600$ 4,017,100$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Transfers In:
Wastewater Operations 2,500,000$ 3,500,000$ 3,500,000$ 3,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$
Total Revenues & Transfers In 2,500,000$ 3,500,000$ 3,500,000$ 3,500,000$ 1,500,000$ 1,500,000$
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 2,584,000$ 6,190,076$ 2,455,000$ 3,423,000$ 1,360,000$ 926,000$
Total Transfers Out 2,584,000$ 6,190,076$ 2,455,000$ 3,423,000$ 1,360,000$ 926,000$
Division: Wastewater Operations
Activity: Wastewater Capital Reserves (720190)
Division: Wastewater Operations
Activity: Wastewater Debt Service (720800)
455
Issue / Use of Funds Amount of
Issue FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
2024A Sewer Revenue Bonds (projected)16,200,000 2044 - - 1,620,000 1,579,500
2024B Sewer Revenue Bonds (projected)16,800,000 2034 - - 2,520,000 2,436,000
Total Sewer Revenue Bonds:0 0 4,140,000 4,015,500
Principal
Outstanding
Fiscal Year
Debt Paid
in Full
Debt Service Payments
Sewer Revenue BondsOutstanding Debt Obligation at June 30, 2023
Summary by Individual Issue
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WATER FUND
The Water Fund accounts the City’s water utility operations including the operation of a
water production plant, water storage facilities, water distribution system, water meter
reading, and water quality monitoring. The business-like fund is primarily supported
through user fees.
Fund Balance:
The Water Fund’s unassigned fund balance at the close of fiscal year 2023 was
$8,000,190 or $924,821 higher than fiscal year 2022. The increase in unassigned fund
balance in fiscal year 2023 is due mainly to an increase in interest revenue.
(1) FY24 - FY26 figures are estimates
The fiscal year 2024 unassigned fund balance is estimated to decrease to $7,751,973 or
$248,216. This is primarily due to the addition of a 1 FTE in Water Customer Service.
Fiscal year 2025 unassigned fund balance is anticipated to grow by $1,517,348 over
fiscal year 2024. This is primarily due to at the end of fiscal year 2025 there will only be
one debt issue outstanding so the debt service is decreasing in 2024 as well as the
amount needing to be transferred to the debt service reserve.
The Water Fund maintains two reserved funds: one restricted fund for debt service and
one assigned fund for capital reserves. The debt service reserve will have an estimated
$1,365,453 in restricted fund balance, and the capital reserve is estimated to have
$3,599,596 in assigned fund balance at the end of fiscal year 2025. Contributions into
the Capital Reserve increased to $1,800,000 in fiscal year 2023 and are planned to
increase to $2,500,000 in fiscal year 2026.
457
Revenues:
The Water Division is funded by water user fees, per the current schedule:
Minimum Monthly Charge (MMC) Minimum Usage Rates
Meter Size (inches) FY2024 FY2025
5/8 (residential) $8.52 $8.78
3/4 $9.31 $9.59
1 $10.96 $11.29
1½ $21.85 $22.51
2 $29.39 $30.27
3 $54.32 $55.95
4 $94.73 $97.57
6 $190.62 $196.34
Cubic Feet FY2024 FY2025
First 100/mo. MMC (varies) MMC (varies)
101-3,000/mo.$3.97/100 cu. ft. $4.09/100 cu. ft.
3,001 and over $2.85/100 cu. ft. $2.94/100 cu. ft.
Single Purpose
Meter Charges FY2024 FY2025
First 100/mo. MMC (varies) MMC (varies)
Over 101/mo. $3.97/100 cu. ft. $4.09/100 cu. ft.
A flat 3% rate increase is budgeted for fiscal year 2025 for all usage levels and meter
sizes. Approximately 90% of Water operations are funded through charges for services.
Use of Money & Property primarily consists of interest on investments and interest on
past due utility bills.
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Expenditures:
The fiscal year 2025 expenditures decreased $769,852 from fiscal year 2024. The
decrease is largely due to reduction in debt service payments.
Revenue bond principal and interest payments are 13.1% of the Water fund’s
expenditure budget for fiscal year 2025. No new revenue debt is planned in fiscal year
2025.
Other financing uses include transfers out of $1,770,000 to the Capital Projects Fund in
fiscal year 2025.
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Long-term Projections:
Future revenues are projected to gradually increase as the number of accounts is
projected to grow by 1% annually. Fiscal years 2025 revenues are projected to decrease
as transfers for debt service payments drop off.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related
expenditures would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a
2% rate annually. Expenditures increase in fiscal year 2024 & 2026 due to an increase in
Capital Project Fund transfers out.
Expenditures after fiscal year 2024 start to decrease dramatically as the remaining
outstanding water revenues bonds are paid off.
460
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 12,833,162$ 13,440,452$ 13,722,844$ 15,824,990$ 14,109,124$ 14,234,372$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 34,204$ 555,995$ 329,546$ 329,546$ 330,000$ 330,000$
Rents 600 600 600 600 600 600
Royalties & Commissions 421 354 421 421 400 400
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 25,265 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 538 7,209 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Water Charges 10,125,568 10,472,052 10,552,447 10,552,447 11,079,200 11,189,990
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 13,846 - - - - -
Printed Materials 74 32 74 74 - -
Miscellaneous Merchandise 12,138 11,277 12,138 12,138 11,200 10,900
Intra-City Charges 534,242 675,357 768,332 768,332 821,100 830,100
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 9,556 7,701 4,802 4,802 7,700 6,000
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 22,828 89 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 10,779,280 11,730,666 11,668,360 11,668,360 12,250,200 12,367,990
Transfers In:
1) Bond Oridance Transfers In 1,802,141 1,378,470 1,364,675 1,364,675 70,200 804,153
Capital Reserves 1,300,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 2,500,000
Miscellaneous Transfers In 253,442 1,936 2,500 572,578 2,000 2,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 3,355,583 3,180,406 3,167,175 3,737,253 1,872,200 3,306,153
Total Revenues & Transfers In 14,134,863$ 14,911,072$ 14,835,535$ 15,405,613$ 14,122,400$ 15,674,143$
Expenditures:
Water Administration 1,862,423$ 1,913,203$ 2,080,599$ 2,085,232$ 2,169,850$ 2,216,400$
Water Treatment Plant Ops 2,683,537 2,750,356 3,060,113 3,203,365 3,327,452 3,338,270
Water Distribution System 1,520,393 1,645,247 1,556,782 2,272,998 1,809,300 1,762,075
Water Customer Service 1,233,610 1,292,775 1,585,663 1,762,883 1,698,450 1,706,445
Water Debt Service 1,844,470 1,852,916 1,802,326 1,802,326 1,351,900 561,300
Sub-Total Expenditures 9,144,432 9,454,497 10,085,483 11,126,804 10,356,952 9,584,490
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 1,281,000 (106,433) 3,944,000 2,830,000 1,770,000 3,100,000
1) Debt Service Funding 1,802,141 1,378,470 1,364,675 1,364,675 70,200 804,153
Capital Reserves 1,300,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 2,500,000
Sub-Total Transfers Out 4,383,141 3,072,037 7,108,675 5,994,675 3,640,200 6,404,153
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 13,527,572$ 12,526,534$ 17,194,158$ 17,121,479$ 13,997,152$ 15,988,643$
Fund Balance, June 30 13,440,452$ 15,824,990$ 11,364,221$ 14,109,124$ 14,234,372$ 13,919,872$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 6,365,084 7,824,801 3,985,762 6,357,150 4,965,050 2,999,597
Unassigned Balance 7,075,369$ 8,000,190$ 7,378,459$ 7,751,974$ 9,269,322$ 10,920,275$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 50%54%50%50%66%70%
1) Same Fund Transfers required by bond covenants
Water (7300 - 7304)
Fund Summary
461
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 34,204$ 528,265$ 329,546$ 329,546$ 330,000$ 330,000$
Royalties & Commissions 421 354 421 421 400 400
Charges For Fees And Services
Water Charges 10,024,452 10,346,666 10,424,452 10,424,452 10,956,500 11,066,065
Miscellaneous
Printed Materials 14 32 14 14 - -
Intra-City Charges 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 9,508 7,701 4,754 4,754 7,700 6,000
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 252,605 1,936 2,500 72,578 2,000 2,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 10,323,204$ 10,886,954$ 10,763,687$ 10,833,765$ 11,298,600$ 11,406,465$
Expenditures:
Personnel 271,807$ 283,717$ 296,810$ 301,443$ 315,300$ 324,759$
Services 1,584,833 1,622,576 1,778,288 1,778,288 1,846,300 1,883,226
Supplies 5,784 6,910 5,501 5,501 8,250 8,415
Total Expenditures 1,862,423$ 1,913,203$ 2,080,599$ 2,085,232$ 2,169,850$ 2,216,400$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Asst Superintendent - Water 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Water Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Public Works Department
Division: Water Operations
Activity: Water Administration (730110)
462
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 25,265$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Disaster Assistance 538 7,209 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Water Charges 315 153 315 315 200 200
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 13,846 - - - - -
Other Financial Sources
Sale of Assets 690 89 - - - -
Total Revenues 40,655$ 7,451$ 315$ 315$ 200$ 200$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,003,752$ 1,043,674$ 1,103,163$ 1,125,171$ 1,176,900$ 1,212,207$
Services 1,016,944 945,648 1,117,910 1,239,154 1,192,200 1,216,044
Supplies 605,554 742,653 774,040 774,040 833,352 850,019
Capital Outlay 57,287 18,381 65,000 65,000 125,000 60,000
Total Expenditures 2,683,537$ 2,750,356$ 3,060,113$ 3,203,365$ 3,327,452$ 3,338,270$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Laboratory Technician - Water 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Maintenance Operator - Water 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
M.W. I - Water Plant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr. M.W. Water Plant 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr. T.P.O. - Water 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
T.P.O. - Water 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Total Personnel 10.50 10.50 10.50 10.50 10.50
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Tank Inspections 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Turbine Pump Rehab 40,000 40,000 80,000
Tank Cleaning - - 20,000
Process Analyzer Replacements 15,000 15,000 15,000
Total Capital Outlay 65,000$ 65,000$ 125,000$
Division: Water Operations
Activity: Water Treatment Plant Ops (730120)
463
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Rents 600$ 600$ 600$ 600$ 600$ 600$
Charges For Fees And Services
Water Charges 77,307 81,273 77,306 77,306 77,800 78,578
Miscellaneous
Printed Materials 60 - 60 60 - -
Miscellaneous Merchandise 5,919 5,947 5,919 5,919 5,900 5,900
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In - - - 500,000 - -
Total Revenues & Transfer In 83,885$ 87,820$ 83,885$ 583,885$ 84,300$ 85,078$
Expenditures:
Personnel 793,202$ 767,516$ 821,667$ 837,883$ 876,900$ 903,207$
Services 298,904 289,176 336,477 336,477 337,800 344,556
Supplies 126,447 201,160 113,638 113,638 185,600 189,312
Capital Outlay 301,839 387,395 285,000 985,000 409,000 325,000
Total Expenditures 1,520,393$ 1,645,247$ 1,556,782$ 2,272,998$ 1,809,300$ 1,762,075$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M. W. II - Water Distribution 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
M. W. III - Water Distribution 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Sr. M.W. - Water Distribution 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Water GIS Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Water Main Repairs-Contracted Improvement 275,000$ 475,000$ 300,000$
Lead Reduction - 500,000 25,000
Oversizing Water Main 10,000 10,000 10,000
Trench Shoring Equipment - - 28,000
Utility Truck - - 46,000
Total Capital Outlay 285,000$ 985,000$ 409,000$
Division: Water Operations
Activity: Water Distribution System (730130)
464
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Charges For Fees And Services
Water Charges 23,494$ 43,960$ 50,374$ 50,374$ 44,700$ 45,147$
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise 6,219 5,330 6,219 6,219 5,300 5,000
Miscellaneous Revenue 48 - 48 48 - -
Intra-City Charges 532,242 673,357 766,332 766,332 819,100 828,100
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 22,137 - - - - -
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 837 - - - - -
Total Revenues & Transfer In 584,977$ 722,647$ 822,973$ 822,973$ 869,100$ 878,247$
Expenditures:
Personnel 803,968$ 871,820$ 1,023,920$ 1,051,140$ 1,068,800$ 1,100,864$
Services 127,437 129,406 160,625 160,625 167,250 170,595
Supplies 25,554 31,335 35,118 35,118 34,300 34,986
Capital Outlay 276,651 260,214 366,000 516,000 428,100 400,000
Total Expenditures 1,233,610$ 1,292,775$ 1,585,663$ 1,762,883$ 1,698,450$ 1,706,445$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Building Inspector 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Customer Service Coord 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M. W. II - Water Service 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
M. W. III - Water Service 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. I - Water Customer Service 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Water Services Clerk 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75
Total Personnel 10.75 10.75 11.75 11.75 11.75
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Radio Locator 6,000$ 6,000$ 6,500$
Belt Clip Readers - - 6,600
Water Meters 360,000 510,000 415,000
Total Capital Outlay 366,000$ 516,000$ 428,100$
Division: Water Operations
Activity: Water Customer Service (730140)
465
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues -$ 27,730$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Transfers In:
Bond Ordinance Transfers In 1,802,141 1,378,470 1,364,675 1,364,675 - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 1,802,141$ 1,406,200$ 1,364,675$ 1,364,675$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Services 8,280$ 771$ 1,500$ 1,500$ 800$ -$
Other Financial Uses
Revenue Bonds Principal
& Interest Payments 1,836,190 1,852,145 1,800,826 1,800,826 1,351,100 561,300
Total Expenditures 1,844,470$ 1,852,916$ 1,802,326$ 1,802,326$ 1,351,900$ 561,300$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Transfers In:
Water Operations 1,300,000$ 1,800,000$ 1,800,000$ 1,800,000$ 1,800,000$ 2,500,000$
Total Revenues & Transfers In 1,300,000$ 1,800,000$ 1,800,000$ 1,800,000$ 1,800,000$ 2,500,000$
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 1,281,000$ (106,433)$ 3,944,000$ 2,830,000$ 1,770,000$ 3,100,000$
Total Transfers Out 1,281,000$ (106,433)$ 3,944,000$ 2,830,000$ 1,770,000$ 3,100,000$
Division: Water Operations
Activity: Water Capital Reserves (730190)
Division: Water Operations
Activity: Water Debt Service (730800)
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Issue / Use of Funds FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
2016D Water Revenue Refunding of Series 2008 Revenue Bonds 3,650,000 2025 1,045,000 533,088 529,594 -
2017C Water Revenue Refunding
of Series 2009 Revenue Bonds 5,910,000 2026 2,580,000 1,267,738 821,488 561,244
Total - Water Revenue Bonds 3,625,000 1,800,825 1,351,081 561,244
Fiscal Year
Debt Paid
in Full
Principal
Outstanding
Water Revenue Bonds
Outstanding Debt Obligation at June 30, 2023
Summary by Individual Issue
Debt Service PaymentsAmount of
Issue
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Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total Water Revenue
2024 1,745,000 55,825 1,800,825 1,800,825 3,625,000
2025 1,325,000 26,081 1,351,081 1,351,081 1,880,000
2026 555,000 6,244 561,244 561,244 555,000
Totals 3,625,000 88,150 3,713,150 3,713,150
Payments Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Water Revenue Bonds -Summary
Debt Repayment Schedule
by Fiscal Year
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Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 520,000 13,088 533,088 533,088 1,045,000 1.50%
2025 525,000 4,594 529,594 529,594 525,000 1.75%
Totals 1,045,000 17,681 1,062,681 1,062,681
Principal payable July 1.
Interest payable July 1 and January 1.
Amount
Refunded 2008D Water Revenue Bonds 3,964,470$
Issuance Costs 67,698
Bond Premium (382,168)
Amount of Issue 3,650,000$
2016D Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes
Principal: $3,650,000
Dated: June 16, 2016
Callable: N/A
Payments
Water
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
Project
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Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Total
2024 1,225,000 42,738 1,267,738 1,267,738 2,580,000 2.00%
2025 800,000 21,488 821,488 821,488 1,355,000 2.25%
2026 555,000 6,244 561,244 561,244 555,000 2.25%
Totals 2,580,000 70,469 2,650,469 2,650,469
Principal payable July 1.
Interest payable July 1 and January 1.
Amount
Refunded 2009B Water Revenue Bonds 5,372,468$
Water Plant Roof Replacement 400,000
Water Maintenance Building Improvements 100,000
Issuance Costs 102,315
Bond Premium (64,783)
Amount of Issue 5,910,000$
2017C Water Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes
Principal: $5,910,000
Dated: June 15, 2017
Callable: July 1, 2022
Payments
Water
Revenue
Principal
Outstanding
Beginning of
Fiscal Year
Coupon
Rate
Project
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REFUSE COLLECTION FUND
The Refuse Collection Fund accounts for the activities of the City’s curbside pickup
program for household waste, yard waste, bulky items, and appliances. The Refuse
Collection Fund is an enterprise fund that is operated as a business and is primarily
supported by user fees.
Fund Balance:
The Refuse Collection Fund’s unassigned fund balance on June 30, 2023 was
$1,938,934 which was a 41% increase from fiscal year 2022. The increase was due to
an increase in user fees.
(1)FY24 - FY26 figures are estimates
Fiscal year 2024 fund balance is projected to increase by $79,679 or 4.1% to
$2,018,613. This is primarily due to an increase in user fees.
Fiscal year 2025 fund balance is projected to increase by $167,800 or 8.3% to
$2,186,413. This increase is primarily due to user fee increases for recycling.
The Refuse Collection fund has no restricted or assigned fund balances.
Revenues:
The Refuse Collection operations are funded primarily by user fees. In fiscal year 2024,
there is a $1.00 increase in the curbside recycling fee to $7.50 per month and a $1.00
increase in the garbage collection fee from $13.00 to $14.00 per month. The combined
monthly refuse collection fee for a regular household will increase by $2.00 per month
from $23.00 per month to $25.00 per month. In fiscal year 2025, there is a $1.00
increase in the curbside recycling fee to $8.50 per month. The combined monthly refuse
collection fee for a regular household will increase by $1.00 per month from $25.00 per
month to $26.00 per month.
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There are additional fees not listed including pickup of tires, TVs, and monitors.
Refuse charges (includes recycling, yard waste, and solid waste fees) for services fund
nearly 100% of refuse collection operations. General use permits and interest on
investments comprise less than 1% of refuse collection estimated revenue. Fiscal year
2025 revenue is estimated at 3.5% higher than fiscal year 2024 due to the collection fee
increases.
Expenditures:
The fiscal year 2025 budgeted expenditures are estimated to be 4.4% lower than fiscal
year 2024 estimated expenditures due expenditures in fiscal year 2024 to demolish a
building and also a decrease in the amount of customer carts needing to be purchased.
Solid Waste Collection: FY2024
Garbage Collection per month $14.00
Additional bag stickers $2.50
Curbside Recycling per month $7.50
Appliance Collection $20.00
Bulky Item Pickup:
First item $20.00
Additional items $10.00
Yard Waste:
Yard/Food Waste Collection per
month $3.50
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Long-term Projections:
In fiscal year 2025 revenues jump up due to the increases in the monthly user fee rate.
Future revenues are projected to gradually increase as the account growth is expected to
be 1% annually in fiscal year 2025 and later.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related
expenditures would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a
2% rate annually.
Fiscal year 2024 and 2025 budgeted expenditures include large, one-time capital outlays
or transfers to the Capital Projects Fund.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 1,268,644$ 1,374,200$ 1,256,248$ 1,938,934$ 2,018,613$ 2,186,413$
Revenues:
Licenses And Permits
General Use Permits 2,610$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 3,557 38,850 8,182 8,182 10,000 10,000
Intergovernmental
Disaster Assistance - 211 - - - -
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 2,020 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 3,934,256 4,584,679 4,960,253 4,960,253 5,132,300 5,183,623
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 1,090 - - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 42,344 11,974 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 3,985,877 4,635,714 4,968,435 4,968,435 5,142,300 5,193,623
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 121,399 6,538 8,125 60,828 7,000 7,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 121,399 6,538 8,125 60,828 7,000 7,000
Total Revenues 4,107,275$ 4,642,252$ 4,976,560$ 5,029,263$ 5,149,300$ 5,200,623$
Expenditures:
Refuse Administration 645,715$ 680,726$ 752,622$ 958,124$ 798,300$ 817,187$
Refuse Operations 1,582,947 1,518,192 1,715,552 1,729,452 1,725,500 1,810,834
Yard Waste Collection 418,999 515,565 640,485 647,435 585,600 645,005
Curbside Recycling Collection 1,127,671 1,148,422 1,269,533 1,360,749 1,367,300 1,451,589
White Goods/Bulky Collection 226,388 214,613 249,191 253,824 254,800 261,750
Sub-Total Expenditures 4,001,720 4,077,518 4,627,383 4,949,584 4,731,500 4,986,365
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund - - 250,000 - 250,000 -
Sub-Total Transfers Out - - 250,000 - 250,000 -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 4,001,720$ 4,077,518$ 4,877,383$ 4,949,584$ 4,981,500$ 4,986,365$
Fund Balance, June 30 1,374,200$ 1,938,934$ 1,355,425$ 2,018,613$ 2,186,413$ 2,400,671$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 1,374,200$ 1,938,934$ 1,355,425$ 2,018,613$ 2,186,413$ 2,400,671$
% of Revenues 33%42%27%40%42%46%
Refuse Collection (7400)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 3,557$ 38,850$ 8,182$ 8,182$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Intergovernmental
Disaster Assistance - 211 - - - -
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 2,020 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 100 (25) - - - -
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 42,344 11,974 - - - -
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 7,022 6,538 8,125 60,828 7,000 7,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 55,043$ 57,548$ 16,307$ 69,010$ 17,000$ 17,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 252,928$ 262,645$ 290,350$ 295,852$ 292,100$ 300,863$
Services 392,665 417,759 461,983 461,983 505,900 516,018
Supplies 122 322 289 289 300 306
Capital Outlay - - - 200,000 - -
Total Expenditures 645,715$ 680,726$ 752,622$ 958,124$ 798,300$ 817,187$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Asst Superintendent - Refuse 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Customer Service Rep - Refuse 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88
Resource Management Superintendent 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Demolish old Solid Waste Building -$ 200,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay -$ 200,000$ -$
Public Works Department
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Refuse Administration (740110)
475
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Licenses And Permits
General Use Permits 2,610$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 2,335,614 2,582,285 2,744,976 2,744,976 2,746,100 2,773,561
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 1,090 - - - - -
Total Revenues 2,339,314$ 2,582,285$ 2,744,976$ 2,744,976$ 2,746,100$ 2,773,561$
Expenditures:
Personnel 515,465$ 517,857$ 559,878$ 573,778$ 582,400$ 599,872$
Services 1,016,874 985,597 1,102,380 1,102,380 1,134,800 1,157,496
Supplies 8,373 8,164 8,294 8,294 8,300 8,466
Capital Outlay 42,235 6,574 45,000 45,000 - 45,000
Total Expenditures 1,582,947$ 1,518,192$ 1,715,552$ 1,729,452$ 1,725,500$ 1,810,834$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. I - Refuse 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
M.W. II - Refuse 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
M. W. III - Refuse 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Refuse Carts 45,000$ 45,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay 45,000$ 45,000$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 401,935$ 686,237$ 703,277$ 703,277$ 686,200$ 693,062$
Total Revenues 401,935$ 686,237$ 703,277$ 703,277$ 686,200$ 693,062$
Expenditures:
Personnel 174,925$ 232,021$ 258,675$ 265,625$ 269,300$ 277,379$
Services 208,220 283,019 336,810 336,810 316,300 322,626
Capital Outlay 35,854 525 45,000 45,000 - 45,000
Total Expenditures 418,999$ 515,565$ 640,485$ 647,435$ 585,600$ 645,005$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. I - Refuse 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Yard Waste Carts 45,000$ 45,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay 45,000$ 45,000$ -$
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Refuse Operations (740120)
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Yard Waste Collection (740130)
476
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 1,143,051$ 1,271,806$ 1,452,000$ 1,452,000$ 1,640,000$ 1,656,400$
Total Revenues 1,143,051$ 1,271,806$ 1,452,000$ 1,452,000$ 1,640,000$ 1,656,400$
Expenditures:
Personnel 638,162$ 640,031$ 682,540$ 698,756$ 694,300$ 715,129$
Services 488,488 479,731 586,993 586,993 673,000 686,460
Supplies 1,020 1,280 - - - -
Capital Outlay - 27,380 - 75,000 - 50,000
Total Expenditures 1,127,671$ 1,148,422$ 1,269,533$ 1,360,749$ 1,367,300$ 1,451,589$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. II - Refuse 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Total Personnel 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Recycle Carts -$ 75,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay -$ 75,000$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 53,555$ 44,376$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 60,600$
Total Revenues 53,555$ 44,376$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 60,000$ 60,600$
Expenditures:
Personnel 159,172$ 159,250$ 181,311$ 185,944$ 185,400$ 190,962$
Services 66,974 55,013 67,880 67,880 69,400 70,788
Supplies 242 350 - - - -
Total Expenditures 226,388$ 214,613$ 249,191$ 253,824$ 254,800$ 261,750$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
M.W. I - Refuse 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Division: Resource Management
Activity: White Goods/Bulky Collection (740150)
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Curbside Recycling Collection (740140)
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LANDFILL FUND
The Landfill Fund accounts for the business-like operations of the City’s municipal landfill and
recycling operations. The Landfill fund is primarily supported by user fees.
Fund Balance:
The Landfill Fund’s total fund balance on June 30, 2023 was $24.088 million, which was a 9.2%
decrease from fiscal year 2022. Of the $24.088 million, $21.177 million was restricted in use
per Iowa State code for site closure, post closure, and environmental protection costs and
reserved for landfill cell replacement. The overall fund balance decrease was primarily due to
the construction of a new cell.
(1)FY24 - FY26 figures are estimates
The fiscal year 2024 unassigned fund balance is $2,547,958 which is a 14.2% or $362,859
decrease over the fiscal year 2023 unassigned fund balance. The projected reduction is
primarily due to an increase in expenditures for landfill operations. The fiscal year 2025
unassigned fund balance is projected to increase $191,750 or 7.5% to $2,739,708. This
increase is primarily due to increasing the landfill user fees.
The Landfill maintains a reserve for the cell replacement. For each ton deposited at the Landfill,
a transfer is made to the replacement reserve of $4.00 per ton. The projected balance in the
Landfill Cell Replacement Reserve at the end of fiscal year 2025 is $3.69 million not including
projected outstanding loan balances of $715,579 to the Parking Fund, $1,454,466 to the
General Fund, and $969,0644 to the Road Use Tax Fund.
The Landfill Cell Replacement Reserve will have four outstanding inter-fund loan as of the end
of fiscal year 2024. The following is a summary of those loans:
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Loan Date Loan Amount
Final
Payment
Principal
Outstanding as
of 6/30/24
Total
Payment
FY25
FY25
Principal
FY25
Interest
Parking Fund
2009F Revenue Bond
Defeasance
11/1/2014 $ 2,495,350 2025 $ 198,611 $ 199,777 $ 198,611 $ 1,166
General Fund
2019 Public Works
Facility Loan
6/30/2019 $ 2,100,000 2036 $ 1,571,451 $ 139,759 $ 116,985 $ 22,774
Road Use Tax Fund
2019 Public Works
Facility Loan
6/30/2019 $ 1,400,000 2036 $ 1,047.634 $ 93,172 $ 77,990 $ 15,182
Parking Fund Parking Gate
Equipment
6/30/2022 $ 1,000,000 2032 $ 811.808 $ 107,750 $ 96,229 $ 11,521
The City also maintains separate reserves as required by State law. Iowa State law requires
landfill fund balance restrictions as follows:
▪ Closure and Post-Closure Reserves: The State of Iowa requires that the owner/operator of
a landfill set aside funds to provide assurance for the costs associated with closing the
landfill and ongoing maintenance of the closed landfill site. The City is mandated to provide
for the future costs associated with closing the landfill in a manner that satisfies State
environmental and safety requirements, including minimizing infiltration and erosion; and
sufficient to provide for the costs related to post-closure requirements.
▪ Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve: Landfill operators are also required to retain a portion of
user fees for environmental protection, waste reduction, and recycling programs. The Solid
Waste Surcharge Reserve balance in the Landfill Fund is reserved for these uses and is not
accessible for other City projects.
The Landfill has estimated restricted fund balances at the end of fiscal year 2025 of
$15,797,225 for Closure/Post-Closure Reserves and $570,560 in the Solid Waste Surcharge
Reserve.
Revenues:
The Landfill Fund is primarily supported by user fees. Fee increases are budgeted for fiscal year
2025 of $2.50 for trash disposal rates per ton for Iowa City and Non-Iowa City residents. The
major landfill fees charged are summarized as follows:
Trash Disposal Rates (per ton):
Iowa City residents: $47.50
Non-Iowa City residents: $52.50
Other Disposal Rates:
Iowa City Community Compost (per ton) $20
Iowa City Community Compost (minimum) $2
Wood chip mulch (per ton) $10
Wood chip mulch (minimum)
$2
TV or monitors (includes peripherals) $20
Bulk electronic waste (no TV or monitor) $3 per item
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For fiscal year 2025, Landfill Charges of $6,900,000 and Refuse Charges of $625,300 comprise
approximately 94.5% of the landfill’s budgeted revenue. Total revenues are estimated to
increase slightly in fiscal year 2025, primarily due to increasing user fees.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 budgeted expenditures decreased by $68,834 or 1.1% from the fiscal year
2024 revised budget. The Landfill Fund’s expenditures decreased due to a decrease in capital
outlay.
Fiscal year 2025 expenditures include $35,000 for capital outlay which is only 0.6% of the
expenditure budget.
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Long-term Projections:
Future revenues are projected out with a fiscal year 2025 rate increase and 1% growth after that.
Transfers in will decrease slightly starting in fiscal year 2026 as the Parking Fund pays off their
2009F Revenue Bond Interfund Loan.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures
would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a 2% rate annually.
Additionally, the larger year over year changes result from Transfers Out related to Capital
Projects. Fiscal year 2024 has a large $4,750,000 Capital Projects Fund transfer out which
includes funding for a new landfill equipment building and causes the fund expenditures to spike
in that year.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 25,728,088$ 26,541,741$ 23,182,580$ 24,087,724$ 20,925,512$ 22,800,762$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 194,706$ 689,248$ 361,522$ 361,522$ 265,700$ 241,000$
Rents 54,016 57,737 64,700 64,700 75,200 75,200
Royalties & Commissions 55 - 55 55 - -
Intergovernmental
Disaster Assistance 100 - - - - -
Other State Grants 27,378 2,209 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 643,840 625,348 643,840 643,840 625,300 625,300
Landfill Charges 6,663,449 6,594,014 6,148,000 6,148,000 6,900,000 6,900,000
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 1,409 - - - - -
Miscellaneous Merchandise - - - - - -
Intra-City Charges 65,054 64,512 40,000 40,000 65,000 65,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 36,204 36,875 33,976 33,976 33,700 33,700
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - - - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 7,686,213 8,069,943 7,292,093 7,292,093 7,964,900 7,940,200
Transfer In:
Interfund Loans 461,863 562,268 570,559 570,559 489,800 295,600
Miscellaneous Transfers In 1,119,595 1,156,687 875,000 909,170 1,025,000 1,025,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 1,581,458 1,718,955 1,445,559 1,479,729 1,514,800 1,320,600
Total Revenues & Transfers In 9,267,671$ 9,788,898$ 8,737,652$ 8,771,822$ 9,479,700$ 9,260,800$
Expenditures:
Landfill Administration 1,025,397$ 1,056,254$ 1,090,670$ 1,096,172$ 1,163,400$ 1,189,772$
Landfill Operations 4,363,503 4,462,115 4,887,160 4,919,014 4,799,050 4,944,877
Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve 106,723 112,859 130,781 133,098 117,000 120,392
Sub-Total Expenditures 5,495,623 5,631,228 6,108,611 6,148,284 6,079,450 6,255,041
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Funding 838,800 5,455,000 4,027,750 4,910,750 500,000 60,000
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 1,119,595 1,156,687 875,000 875,000 1,025,000 1,025,000
Interfund Loan 1,000,000 - - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 2,958,395 6,611,687 4,902,750 5,785,750 1,525,000 1,085,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 8,454,018$ 12,242,915$ 11,011,361$ 11,934,034$ 7,604,450$ 7,340,041$
Fund Balance, June 30 26,541,741$ 24,087,724$ 20,908,872$ 20,925,512$ 22,800,762$ 24,721,521$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 24,091,862 21,176,907 19,097,743 18,377,554 20,061,054 21,462,262
Unassigned Balance 2,449,879$ 2,910,817$ 1,811,129$ 2,547,958$ 2,739,708$ 3,259,260$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 26%30%21%29%29%35%
Landfill (7500 - 7504)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 71,015$ 553,863$ 163,336$ 163,336$ 180,000$ 180,000$
Total Revenues 71,015$ 553,863$ 163,336$ 163,336$ 180,000$ 180,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 267,693$ 281,080$ 294,819$ 300,321$ 310,400$ 319,712$
Services 756,311 773,981 794,561 794,561 851,700 868,734
Supplies 1,393 1,193 1,290 1,290 1,300 1,326
Total Expenditures 1,025,397$ 1,056,254$ 1,090,670$ 1,096,172$ 1,163,400$ 1,189,772$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Assist Superintendent - Landfill 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Customer Service Rep - Solid Waste 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88 0.88
Resource Management Superintendent 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38 2.38
Public Works Department
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Landfill Administration (750110)
483
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 3,080$ 7,428$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Rents 54,016 57,737 64,700 64,700 75,200 75,200
Royalties & Commissions 55 - 55 55 - -
Intergovernmental
Disaster Assistance 100 - - - - -
Other State Grants 27,378 2,209 - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 643,840 625,348 643,840 643,840 625,300 625,300
Landfill Charges 6,453,335 6,388,022 5,958,000 5,958,000 6,700,000 6,700,000
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 1,409 - - - - -
Intra-City Charges 65,054 64,512 40,000 40,000 65,000 65,000
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 36,204 36,875 33,976 33,976 33,700 33,700
Total Revenues 7,284,472$ 7,182,131$ 6,740,571$ 6,740,571$ 7,499,200$ 7,499,200$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,319,972 1,378,655$ 1,488,622$ 1,520,476$ 1,554,550$ 1,601,187$
Services 2,860,709 2,873,191 3,177,885 3,177,885 3,044,300 3,105,186
Supplies 130,478 174,740 145,653 145,653 165,200 168,504
Capital Outlay 52,344 35,529 75,000 75,000 35,000 70,000
Total Expenditures 4,363,503$ 4,462,115$ 4,887,160$ 4,919,014$ 4,799,050$ 4,944,877$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Landfill Operator 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00
M.W. I - Landfill - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
M.W. II - Eastside Recycling 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Scalehouse Operator 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75 1.75
Sr. Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr. Landfill Operator - Heavy Equipment 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 12.75 12.75 13.75 13.75 13.75
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2024
Other Operating Equipment 75,000$ 75,000$ 35,000$
Total Capital Outlay 75,000$ 75,000$ 35,000$
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Landfill Operations (750120)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues & Transfers In:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 70,611$ 77,957$ 83,186$ 83,186$ 60,700$ 36,000$
Other Financial Sources
Transfer In from Landfill Operations 813,343 797,390 750,000 750,000 900,000 900,000
Interfund Loans 461,863 562,268 570,559 570,559 489,800 295,600
Total Revenues & Transfers In 1,345,817$ 1,437,615$ 1,403,745$ 1,403,745$ 1,450,500$ 1,231,600$
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 215,000$ 4,855,000$ 3,500,000$ 4,250,000$ -$ -$
InterFund Loan - Disbursed to Other Funds 1,000,000 - - - - -
Total Transfers Out 1,215,000$ 4,855,000$ 3,500,000$ 4,250,000$ -$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Charges For Fees And Services
Landfill Charges 210,114$ 205,992$ 190,000$ 190,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$
Total Revenues 210,114$ 205,992$ 190,000$ 190,000$ 200,000$ 200,000$
Expenditures:
Personnel 96,006$ 103,019$ 101,441$ 103,758$ 105,200$ 108,356$
Services 10,717 9,840 9,340 9,340 11,800 12,036
Capital Outlay - - 20,000 20,000 - -
Total Expenditures 106,723$ 112,859$ 130,781$ 133,098$ 117,000$ 120,392$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Recycling Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Sign 20,000$ 20,000$ -$
Total Capital Outlay 20,000$ 20,000$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 50,000$ 50,000$ 115,000$ 115,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$
Other Financial Sources
Miscellaneous Transfers In 32,893 208,577 - - - -
Transfer In from Landfill Operations 273,359 150,720 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000
Total Revenues 356,252$ 409,297$ 240,000$ 240,000$ 150,000$ 150,000$
Transfers Out:
Other 32,893$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures 32,893$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Solid Waste Surcharge Reserve (750220)
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Landfill Replacement Reserve (750910)
Division: Resource Management
Activity: Landfill Closure/Post-Closure Reserves (750230/240)
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AIRPORT FUND
The Airport Fund accounts for the operations of the municipal airport. The Airport Fund is
managed as a business-like operation; however, it does receive certain financial assistance
from the City’s General Fund.
The Airport Fund’s fund balance on June 30, 2023 was $295,565, a 9.2% decrease from the
fiscal year 2022 year-end fund balance. This decrease is primarily due a decrease in federal
grant revenue.
In fiscal year 2024, fund balance is estimated to decrease by 2.4% to $288,555. In fiscal year
2025, the fund balance is project to decrease by $246,050 to $42,505. For both years, this
variance is a result of changes in transfers out to the Capital Projects Fund.
FY24 - FY26 figures are estimates
The City’s General Fund contributes $100,000 annually towards capital projects at the Airport.
These funds can be used to leverage State and Federal grants. In fiscal year 2020, a Capital
Reserve fund was created to account for these funds separately from the Airport’s operations
and to build the reserve for future capital improvements. The balance of this reserve is
projected to be $0 at the end of fiscal year 2025. The Airport also maintains a $100,000 reserve
for emergencies. If the Airport is awarded a grant to renovate the terminal building, this may be
used for the match and would be projected to be $0 at the end of fiscal year 2025.
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Revenues:
For fiscal year 2025, 83.7% of Airport Fund revenue is provided through rentals of airport
property. The Airport’s second largest source of revenue is fuel sales commission which is
16.3% of the total revenues.
Expenditures:
In the fiscal year 2025 budget, operating expenditures increased from the fiscal year 2024
budget by 6.8% to $436,550 primarily due to an increase in Capital Outlay.
$(50,000)
$-
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
$500,000
2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Revenue Trends
Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Other Financial Sources Intergovernmental
$-
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
$500,000
2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Expenditure Trends
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 263,541$ 325,446$ 329,987$ 295,565$ 288,555$ 42,505$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues -$ 784$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Rents 334,529 361,310 354,797 354,797 368,500 368,500
Royalties & Commissions 56,417 48,567 52,000 52,000 72,000 72,000
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 59,000 - - - - -
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise 510 - - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 79 - - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 450,535 410,661 406,797 406,797 440,500 440,500
Transfers In:
Capital Reserves 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Miscellaneous Transfers In - - - 2,317 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In 100,000 100,000 100,000 102,317 100,000 100,000
Total Revenues & Transfers In 550,535$ 510,661$ 506,797$ 509,114$ 540,500$ 540,500$
Expenditures:
Airport Operations 425,107$ 450,628$ 406,307$ 408,624$ 436,550$ 420,891$
Sub-Total Expenditures 425,107 450,628 406,307 408,624 436,550 420,891
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 63,523 89,914 47,000 107,500 350,000 93,554
Capital Reserves - - - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 63,523 89,914 47,000 107,500 350,000 93,554
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 488,630$ 540,542$ 453,307$ 516,124$ 786,550$ 514,445$
Fund Balance, June 30 325,446$ 295,565$ 383,477$ 288,555$ 42,505$ 68,560$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 236,299 246,385 291,649 238,885 (0) 6,446
Unassigned Balance 89,148$ 49,181$ 91,829$ 49,670$ 42,505$ 62,114$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 16%10%18%10%8%11%
Airport (7600 -7604)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues -$ 784$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Rents 334,529 361,310 354,797 354,797 368,500 368,500
Royalties & Commissions 56,417 48,567 52,000 52,000 72,000 72,000
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 59,000 - - - - -
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Merchandise 510 - - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 79 - - - - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 450,535$ 410,661$ 406,797$ 406,797$ 440,500$ 440,500$
Expenditures:
Personnel 87,156$ 97,121$ 103,935$ 106,252$ 111,000$ 114,330$
Services 326,863 333,377 297,209 297,209 295,350 301,257
Supplies 11,072 5,953 5,163 5,163 5,200 5,304
Capital Outlay 15 14,177 - - 25,000 -
Total Expenditures 425,107$ 450,628$ 406,307$ 408,624$ 436,550$ 420,891$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Airport Operations Specialist - - - -
Airport Manager 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Brush for Tractor -$ -$ 25,000$
Total Capital Outlay -$ -$ 25,000$
Airport Department
Division: Airport Operations
Activity: Airport Operations (850110)
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STORMWATER FUND
The Stormwater Fund is an enterprise fund that accounts for the activities of the City’s
Stormwater Utility.
Fund Balance:
The Stormwater Fund’s fund balance on June 30, 2023 was $1,284,752 which was a 20.9%
increase from the fiscal year 2022. The fiscal year 2024 fund balance is estimated to increase
18.0% from fiscal year 2023 to $1,515,809. These changes are primarily due to the level of
capital project funding and the amounts that are retained in the capital reserves at year end.
There also was a rate increase of $0.50 per month in fiscal year 2024. Fiscal year 2025
projected fund balance represents a 13.3% increase over the fiscal year 2024 estimated year-
end balance to finish at $1,716,909. This increase is also due to the fiscal year 2024 rate
increase.
In fiscal year 2020, a Capital Reserve fund was created in the Stormwater Fund to set funds
aside for future infrastructure replacement. These funds are shown below as assigned. The
Capital Reserve balance is expected to be at $597,961 in fiscal year 2024 and $662,961 in
fiscal year 2025.
(1) FY23 - FY25 figures are estimates
Revenues:
The Stormwater Fund is primarily funded through a monthly Stormwater Utility fee. This fee was
increased in fiscal year 2024 by $.50 per equivalent residential unit (ERU) per month to $5.50
per ERU and by $.25 per rental unit per month to $3.00 per rental unit per month. Commercial
properties pay a $5.50 base fee and then $2.00 per ERU per month.
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Assigned $264,000 $432,961 $597,961 $662,961 $672,961
Unassigned $798,799 $851,791 $917,848 $1,053,948 $1,192,893
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
$2,000,000
Fund Balance (1)
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Approximately 99% of the Stormwater Fund’s operations are funded through Stormwater Utility
fees. Interest on investments and miscellaneous revenue comprise less than 1% of Stormwater
Fund’s revenue.
Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 budgeted expenditures represent a $61,214 or 8.2% decrease from the fiscal
year 2024 revised expenditures. The decrease is due to a decrease of $30,500 for capital
outlay.
$1,650,000
$1,700,000
$1,750,000
$1,800,000
$1,850,000
$1,900,000
$1,950,000
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Revenue Trends
Charges for Services Use of Money & Property Intergovernmental Miscellaneous
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Budget 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Expenditure Trends
Personnel Personnel Services Services Supplies Supplies Capital Outlay Capital Outlay
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Long-term Projections:
Future stormwater fund revenues are projected to increase gradually as account growth is
estimated at 1% annually.
Future expenditures were projected with the assumptions that personnel related expenditures
would grow at a 3% rate annually and services and supplies would grow at a 2% rate annually.
Additionally, the larger year over year changes in expenditures result from varying Transfers Out
related to Capital Projects.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 1,487,988$ 1,062,799$ 1,456,820$ 1,284,752$ 1,515,809$ 1,716,909$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 3,495$ 24,099$ 8,038$ 8,038$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Stormwater Charges 1,704,329 1,729,888 1,880,000 1,880,000 1,900,000 1,919,000
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 14,324 11,035 15,000 15,000 11,800 11,800
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 530 - - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 1,722,678 1,765,022 1,903,038 1,903,038 1,916,800 1,935,800
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 38,405 1,232 1,500 6,133 1,200 1,500
Capital Reserves 1,500,000 1,135,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 1,538,405 1,136,232 1,101,500 1,106,133 1,101,200 1,101,500
Total Revenues 3,261,083$ 2,901,254$ 3,004,538$ 3,009,171$ 3,018,000$ 3,037,300$
Expenditures:
Stormwater Operations 561,273$ 613,262$ 738,481$ 743,114$ 681,900$ 698,355$
Sub-Total Expenditures 561,273 613,262 738,481 743,114 681,900 698,355
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 1,625,000 966,039 990,000 935,000 1,035,000 1,090,000
Capital Reserves 1,500,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000
Sub-Total Transfers Out 3,125,000 2,066,039 2,090,000 2,035,000 2,135,000 2,190,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 3,686,273$ 2,679,301$ 2,828,481$ 2,778,114$ 2,816,900$ 2,888,355$
Fund Balance, June 30 1,062,799$ 1,284,752$ 1,632,877$ 1,515,809$ 1,716,909$ 1,865,854$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 264,000 432,961 834,000 597,961 662,961 672,961
Unassigned Balance 798,799$ 851,791$ 798,877$ 917,848$ 1,053,948$ 1,192,893$
% of Revenues 24%29%27%31%35%39%
Stormwater (7700 - 7704)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 3,495$ 24,099$ 8,038$ 8,038$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Stormwater Charges 1,704,329 1,729,888 1,880,000 1,880,000 1,900,000 1,919,000
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 14,324 11,035 15,000 15,000 11,800 11,800
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 530 - - - - -
Total Revenues 1,722,678$ 1,765,022$ 1,903,038$ 1,903,038$ 1,916,800$ 1,935,800$
Expenditures:
Personnel 260,988$ 251,971$ 300,193$ 304,826$ 281,700$ 290,151$
Services 285,226 300,356 392,826 392,826 382,100 389,742
Supplies 15,059 60,935 14,962 14,962 18,100 18,462
Capital Outlay - - 30,500 30,500 - -
Total Expenditures 561,273$ 613,262$ 738,481$ 743,114$ 681,900$ 698,355$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Asset Management Technician - - 0.10 0.10 0.10
Sr. Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Stormwater Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 2.00 2.00 2.10 2.10 2.10
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
2WD Truck 30,500$ 30,500$ -$
Total Capital Outlay 30,500$ 30,500$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Transfers In:
Stormwater Operations 1,500,000$ 1,135,000$ 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$
Total Revenues & Transfers In 1,500,000$ 1,135,000$ 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$ 1,100,000$
Transfers Out
Capital Projects Fund 1,625,000$ 966,039$ 990,000$ 935,000$ 1,035,000$ 1,090,000$
Total Transfers Out 1,625,000$ 966,039$ 990,000$ 935,000$ 1,035,000$ 1,090,000$
Public Works Department
Division: Engineering
Activity: Stormwater Capital Reserves (770800)
Division: Engineering Services
Activity: Stormwater Operations (770110)
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HOUSING AUTHORITY FUND
The Housing Authority Fund is an enterprise fund that accounts for the public housing programs
operated by the Iowa City Housing Authority (ICHA) including the rental assistance programs
and the City-owned public housing units. These programs are primarily funded through Federal
funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Housing Authority Fund’s total fund balance on June 30, 2023 was $6,173,093, a decrease
of $52,516 or .84% from the fiscal year 2022 year-end fund balance. At the end of fiscal year
2023, $1,340,537 in fund balance was restricted for maintenance and development of Public
Housing units and the development of affordable homeownership opportunities. Fund balance
history and projections are as follows:
(1) FY24 – FY26 are estimates
Fiscal year 2024 revised year-end fund balance increased by 8.6% or $533,072 over the fiscal
year 2023 ending balance.
In fiscal year 2025, the Housing Authority’s fund balance is projected to increase by $392,262 or
5.8%. The fiscal year 2025 increase in fund balance is also projected due to a surplus
generated in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Revenues:
HUD allocations account for approximately 97.0% of ICHA revenue. ICHA is projected to
receive $12,448,528 in federal funding through HUD in fiscal year 2025. This is a 4.6%
increase from the fiscal year 2024 revised budget primarily due to the expansion of the Housing
Choice Voucher programs.
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Expenditures:
Fiscal year 2025 estimated expenditures are budgeted to increase from the fiscal year 2024
revised expenditures by $753,446, or 6.4% which primarily represents an increase in housing
voucher payments due to the expansion of the Housing Choice Voucher program.
93.1% of the Housing Fund expenditure budget is to provide rental vouchers to citizens.
$-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Revised 2025 Budget 2026 Projected
Expenditure Trends
Personnel Services Supplies Capital Outlay
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 5,925,598$ 6,225,607$ 6,225,968$ 6,173,091$ 6,706,163$ 7,098,425$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 14,706$ 180,089$ 23,562$ 23,562$ 82,000$ 82,000$
Rents 281,556 307,363 281,556 281,556 307,400 307,400
Royalties & Commissions 65,532 41,374 49,394 49,394 41,600 41,600
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 11,480,640 11,380,065 11,901,251 11,901,251 12,448,528 12,448,528
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 244,208 5,122 10,140 10,140 5,200 5,200
Other Financial Sources
Loan Repayments 10,791 9,704 8,163 8,163 8,000 8,000
Sale Of Assets - 3 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 12,097,433 11,923,720 12,274,066 12,274,066 12,892,728 12,892,728
Miscellaneous Transfers In - - - 30,116 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In - - - 30,116 - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 12,097,433$ 11,923,720$ 12,274,066$ 12,304,182$ 12,892,728$ 12,892,728$
Expenditures:
Voucher Program 10,811,582$ 11,239,844$ 11,079,104$ 11,104,586$ 11,630,250$ 11,874,296$
Public Housing Program 934,006 681,601 607,101 611,734 839,516 806,460
Sub-Total Expenditures 11,745,588 11,921,445 11,686,204 11,716,320 12,469,766 12,680,757
Transfers Out:
Operating Subsidy - PILOT General Fund 21,699 22,936 22,936 22,936 30,700 31,621
Miscellaneous Transfers Out - Director Reimb 30,137 31,855 31,855 31,855 - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 51,836 54,791 54,791 54,791 30,700 31,621
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 11,797,424$ 11,976,236$ 11,740,995$ 11,771,111$ 12,500,466$ 12,712,378$
Fund Balance, June 30 6,225,607$ 6,173,091$ 6,759,039$ 6,706,163$ 7,098,425$ 7,278,775$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 1,293,526 1,340,537 1,341,675 1,355,686 1,378,686 1,401,686
Unassigned Balance 4,932,082$ 4,832,555$ 5,417,365$ 5,350,477$ 5,719,739$ 5,877,089$
% of Revenues & Transfers In 41%41%44%43%44%46%
City of Iowa City
Housing Authority (7900 - 7922)
Fund Summary
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues (1,115)$ 57,221$ -$ -$ 15,000$ 15,000$
Royalties & Commissions 65,248 41,374 49,110 49,110 41,400 41,400
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 10,997,841 11,234,489 11,630,493 11,630,493 12,013,528 12,013,528
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 12,474 3,660 8,262 8,262 3,700 3,700
Sale Of Assets - 3 - - - -
Total Revenues & Transfers In 11,074,448$ 11,336,747$ 11,687,865$ 11,687,865$ 12,073,628$ 12,073,628$
Expenditures:
Personnel 907,594$ 863,959$ 1,067,594$ 1,093,077$ 1,162,700$ 1,197,581$
Services 9,891,365 10,361,965 9,993,753 9,993,753 10,448,986 10,657,966
Supplies 12,623 13,920 17,756 17,756 18,564 18,750
Total Expenditures 10,811,582$ 11,239,844$ 11,079,104$ 11,104,586$ 11,630,250$ 11,874,296$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
F.S.S. Program Coordinator 0.50 0.50 2.00 2.00 2.00
Housing Administrator 0.78 0.78 0.80 0.80 0.80
Housing Office Manager 0.96 0.96 0.80 0.80 0.80
Housing Program Assistant 4.33 4.33 4.20 4.20 4.20
Housing Receptionist 0.78 0.78 0.80 0.80 0.80
Public Housing Technician - - - - 0.80
PubLicensesHsg. Coord 0.50 0.50 0.80 0.80 0.80
Housing Choice Voucher Program Coord 1.00 1.00 0.80 0.80 0.80
Total Personnel 8.85 8.85 10.20 10.20 11.00
Neighborhood & Development Services Department
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Housing Authority Voucher (490200)
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 15,821$ 122,868$ 23,562$ 23,562$ 67,000$ 67,000$
Rents 281,556 307,363 281,556 281,556 307,400 307,400
Royalties & Commissions 284 - 284 284 200 200
Intergovernmental
Federal Ingergovernmental Revenue 482,799 145,576 270,758 270,758 435,000 435,000
Miscellaneous
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 231,734 1,462 1,878 1,878 1,500 1,500
Other Financial Sources
Loans 10,791 9,704 8,163 8,163 8,000 8,000
Total Revenues 1,022,985$ 586,973$ 586,201$ 586,201$ 819,100$ 819,100$
Expenditures:
Personnel 186,797$ 172,280$ 190,640$ 195,273$ 211,400$ 217,742$
Services 568,179 474,198 407,222 407,222 424,880 433,378
Supplies 2,986 3,480 4,439 4,439 5,236 5,341
Capital Outlay 176,045 31,643 4,800 4,800 198,000 150,000
Total Expenditures 934,006$ 681,601$ 607,101$ 611,734$ 839,516$ 806,460$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
F.S.S. Program Coordinator 0.50 0.50 - - -
Housing Administrator 0.22 0.22 0.20 0.20 0.20
Housing Office Manager 0.04 0.04 0.20 0.20 0.20
Housing Program Assistant 0.29 0.29 0.80 0.80 0.80
Housing Receptionist 0.22 0.22 0.20 0.20 0.20
Public Housing Technician - - - - 0.20
PubLicensesHsg. Coord 0.50 0.50 0.20 0.20 0.20
Housing Choice Voucher Program Coord - - 0.20 0.20 0.20
Total Personnel 1.77 1.77 1.80 1.80 2.00
Division: Neighborhood Services
Activity: Housing Authority Public Housing (490300)
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Fund Summary
Summary by Division
Summary by Funding Source
Annual Recurring Projects Project Summary by Name
Unfunded Projects
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Y
2
0
2
5
500
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
The Capital Projects Fund accounts for the collection and disbursement of funds related
to capital improvements or significant capital equipment. The City annually updates and
issues a five-year capital improvement program (CIP). This program is the planning
guide for the City’s issuance of bonded debt and for the construction and replacement of
the City’s buildings and infrastructure. The first two years of the five-year capital
improvement program (CIP) are certified as part of the operating budget in the Capital
Projects Fund. The current five-year CIP is for years 2024-2028. Additional information
for the City’s five-year CIP program including maps and photos is available on the City’s
web page: https://www.icgov.org/budget under the Capital Improvement Program
heading.
Capital improvement projects involve the construction, purchase, or renovation of city
facilities or property. Most of the projects are specific, non-recurring major improvements
to the City's physical plant, are permanent in nature, and are greater than $25,000 and
have a useful life of three years or more. The City also budgets annually recurring
project funds for non-specified improvements of a specific nature; these funds are to be
spent on improvements that meet the same definition above. Funding sources for
capital improvement projects may be from operating funds, bond proceeds, grants,
donations, and a variety of other funding sources. The three largest sources of funds
are operating transfers in, bonded debt, and state and federal grants.
For the CIP for years 2024-2028, the total funding sources are $260,152,947, and the
total expenditures are $274,559,947. The difference between the total expenditures and
the total funding sources over the five-year period is a result of prior plan funding
sources that are being utilized to cover current plan expenditures such as engineering
and design.
The 2025 CIP expenditures of $76,043,300 will be certified as part of the fiscal year
2025 operating budget.
The 2025 CIP funding sources of $75,808,300 will also be certified as part of the fiscal
year 2025 operating budget. Budgeted fiscal year 2025 Capital Projects Fund revenues
and transfers in also include a transfer in from the TIF funds to reimburse for prior year
expenditures of $200, other local government funding of $85,200 to be used on a future
project and $75,000 of CDBG funds to be used on a project yet to be determined. Total
Capital Projects Fund fiscal year 2025 budgeted revenues and transfer in are
$75,968,700.
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The changes to the 2024 CIP are amended into the fiscal year 2024 operating budget.
The fiscal year 2024 Capital Projects Fund expenditure budget also includes totals from
the carry forward of prior year projects that must be re-appropriated with the State. The
amounts being carried forward from prior years are not included in the five-year CIP
totals. The revised Capital Projects Fund expenditures for fiscal year 2024 are
$126,734,518; the revised budget includes the 2024 CIP expenditures of $68,634,952
and prior year project carry forwards of $58,099,566.
The revised fiscal year 2024 Capital Projects Fund revenues and transfers in budget
also includes totals from the carry forward of prior year projects. The amounts being
carried forward from prior years are not included in the five-year CIP totals. The revised
Capital Projects Fund revenues and transfers in for fiscal year 2024 are $83,437,663;
the revised budget includes the 2024 CIP funding sources of $73,929,952 and a transfer
in from the TIF funds to reimburse for prior year expenditures of $200, and prior year
project carry forwards of $9,507,511.
Fund balance in the Capital Projects Fund primarily represents unspent funding sources
from the current year and prior years. This balance fluctuates based on the timing of the
issuance of bonds and the timing of the project expenditures. The estimated ending
fund balance for fiscal year 2025 is $7,420,370.
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2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 42,097,840$ 46,227,340$ 235,025$ 50,866,819$ 7,569,964$ 7,420,370$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 139,244$ 1,134,737$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 4,153,774 3,938,874 420,000 8,578,074 28,650,000 5,108,991
Disaster Assistance - - - - - -
Other State Grants 1,276,345 506,635 850,000 1,994,823 - 8,200,000
State 28E Agreements 95,035 92,907 525,000 850,000 185,200 150,000
Local 28E Agreements 25,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 - -
Miscellaneous
Contributions & Donations 52,367 219,826 - - - -
Printed Materials 570 - - - - -
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 634,881 879,316 - 1,800,000 - -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets - 1,409,975 - - - -
Debt Sales 10,790,326 10,541,862 42,535,000 42,980,000 16,350,000 14,013,000
Internal Service (Non-Budgetary):
ITS Fund - 705 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 17,167,542 18,754,837 44,360,000 56,232,897 45,185,200 27,471,991
Transfers In:Transfers-In from Governmental
Funds 4,756,585 4,976,342 6,214,516 7,179,516 14,288,000 5,887,800
Transfers-In from Enterprise Funds 8,468,773 13,895,163 13,038,750 19,731,250 8,920,500 6,334,554
Miscellaneous Transfers-In 1,081,114 84,795 75,000 75,000 75,000 -
Internal Service (Non-Budgetary):
Equipment Fund - 1,000,000 7,500,000 - 7,400,000 -
ITS Fund - 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Sub-Total Transfers In 14,306,472 20,056,300 26,928,266 27,085,766 30,783,500 12,322,354
Total Revenues & Transfers In 31,474,014$ 38,811,137$ 71,288,266$ 83,318,663$ 75,968,700$ 39,794,345$
Expenditures:
Governmental:
General Government 231,848$ 264,101$ 415,000$ 1,294,077$ 50,000$ 50,000$
Culture & Recreation 2,643,138 3,747,365 2,520,000 13,440,054 12,075,000 7,700,000
Community and Economic Dvlpmnt 64,271 34,685 - 361,282 - -
Public Safety 636,140 684,999 - 3,604,036 625,000 2,050,000
Public Works 16,102,880 18,218,651 28,243,470 33,222,288 28,297,794 25,662,800
Enterprise:
Parking Operations 725,851 1,872,052 1,000,000 2,507,464 1,450,000 1,350,000
Public Transportation 148,467 1,895 325,000 8,544,031 20,705,500 25,000
Wastewater Treatment 2,980,470 3,299,955 25,755,000 43,186,268 560,000 926,000
Water Operations 1,240,873 702,043 3,144,000 3,858,320 970,000 3,100,000
Refuse Operations 544,461 - - - - -
Landfill 750,540 2,371,266 3,027,750 11,404,743 4,000,000 60,000
Storm Water 500,295 1,892,369 740,000 2,295,621 785,000 780,000
Airport 350,281 1,047,276 467,000 2,696,629 6,500,000 932,545
Internal Service (Non-Budgetary):
ITS Fund - - 100,000 200,705 100,000 100,000
Sub-Total Expenditures 26,919,514 34,136,657 65,737,220 126,615,518 76,118,294 42,736,345
Transfers Out:
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 425,000 - - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 425,000 35,000 - - - -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 27,344,514$ 34,171,657$ 65,737,220$ 126,615,518$ 76,118,294$ 42,736,345$
Fund Balance, June 30 46,227,340$ 50,866,819$ 5,786,071$ 7,569,964$ 7,420,370$ 4,478,370$
Capital Projects Fund
Fund Summary
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CATEGORY SUMMARY
thru2024 2028
TotalCategory20242025202620272028
Airport 2,197,732 6,500,000 932,545 1,250,000 150,000 11,030,277
Equipment 12,000,000 12,000,000
Finance Administration 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000
Fire 130,000 500,000 2,050,000 9,500,000 12,180,000
Government Buildings 1,000,000 250,000 450,000 250,000 50,000 2,000,000
Landfill 4,410,750 4,000,000 60,000 689,250 222,500 9,382,500
Library 55,000 775,000 830,000
Parking Operations 1,015,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,685,000 2,565,000 8,065,000
Parks Maintenance 2,675,000 1,450,000 4,200,000 1,720,000 1,540,000 11,585,000
Police 125,000 125,000
Public Works Administration 400,000 400,000
Recreation 550,000 10,350,000 500,000 50,000 50,000 11,500,000
Senior Center 1,825,000 1,825,000 3,650,000
Stormwater 935,000 785,000 1,090,000 240,000 240,000 3,290,000
Street Operations 12,728,470 15,897,800 25,662,800 24,382,800 28,762,800 107,434,670
Transit Operations 7,285,000 20,705,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 28,065,500
Wastewater Treatment 32,723,000 560,000 926,000 2,141,000 4,972,000 41,322,000
Water Operations 2,830,000 970,000 3,100,000 2,250,000 2,050,000 11,200,000
68,634,952 76,043,300 43,046,345 46,108,050 40,727,300 274,559,947TOTAL
504
Airport, $11,030,277
Equipment, $12,000,000
Government Buildings,
$2,000,000
Landfill, $9,382,500
Parking Operations,
$8,065,000 Parks Maintenance,
$11,585,000
Public Works
Administration,
$400,000
Street Operations,
$107,434,670
Recreation, $11,500,000
Stormwater, $3,290,000
Library, $830,000
Transit Operations,
$28,065,500
Fire, $12,180,000
Police, $125,000
Finance Administration,
$500,000
Wastewater Treatment,
$41,322,000
Senior Center,
$3,650,000
Water Operations,
$11,200,000
Capital Improvement
Program by Division
2024-2028
$274,559,947
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PROJECTS BY CATEGORY
2024 2028thru
Total20242025202620272028CategoryProject #Priority
Airport
A3465 150,000150,000Runway 7 Environmental Assessment 2
A3471 875,000875,000Runway 12/30 Threshold Displacement/Relocation 1
A3473 1,250,0001,250,000Airport Apron Expansion 2
A3474 300,000300,000Runway 7/25 Pavement Repairs 1
A3475 167,000167,000Runway 12/30 Pavement Repairs 1
A3478 7,000,000500,000 6,500,000Terminal Building Remodel/Reconstruction 1
A3480 200,000200,000Terminal Building Space Needs Study 1
A3481 1,088,277622,732 465,545Airport Solar 2
11,030,2772,197,732 6,500,000 932,545 1,250,000 150,000Airport Total
Equipment
P3953 12,000,00012,000,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
12,000,00012,000,000Equipment Total
Finance Administration
I4721 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Fiber Infill & Cameras 2
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Finance Administration Total
Fire
Z4406 1,550,0001,550,000Fire Apparatus Replacement Program 1
Z4409 130,000130,000Fire Station #1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction 2
Z4411 10,000,000500,000 9,500,000Fire Station #5 Construction and #3 Replacement 2
Z4413 500,000500,000Rehab of Sleeping Areas & Alerting System Station1 2
12,180,000130,000 500,000 2,050,000 9,500,000Fire Total
Government Buildings
R4129 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000City Hall - Other Projects 1
R4194 250,000250,000Climate Action Facility Improvements 3
R4351 700,000700,000Recreation Center Improvements 2
R4381 200,000200,000Event Facility Improvements 2
R4388 600,000400,000 200,000ADA Elevator Improvements 1
2,000,0001,000,000 250,000 450,000 250,000 50,000Government Buildings Total
Landfill
L3328 4,250,0004,250,000Landfill Equipment Building Replacement 2
L3333 4,000,0004,000,000Compost Pad Improvements & Expansion 2
L3335 850,000160,750 689,250Landfill Dual Extraction System Expansion 3
L3348 207,50060,000 147,500Site Flow Improvements 3
L3349 75,00075,000Landfill Future Cell - Northeast Expansion 4
506
Total20242025202620272028CategoryProject #Priority
9,382,5004,410,750 4,000,000 60,000 689,250 222,500Landfill Total
Library
B4343 775,000775,000Carpet and Furnishings Replacement 2
B4347 55,00055,000ICPL Boardroom & Meeting Room E Renovation 2
830,00055,000 775,000Library Total
Parking Operations
T3004 6,025,000525,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000Parking Facility Restoration Repair 2
T3021 150,000150,000Video Cameras for Parking Facilities 3
T3025 440,000240,000 200,000Replacement of LED fixtures in Parking Facilities 2
T3026 1,000,000185,000 815,000Tower Place Drainage Modifications 3
T3028 150,000150,000Tower Place Office Remodel 3
T3070 300,000100,000 100,000 100,000Replace Door-Door Closures in Parking Facilities 1
8,065,0001,015,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,685,000 2,565,000Parking Operations Total
Parks Maintenance
R4130 490,00090,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Parks Annual Improvements/Maintenance/ADA 1
R4132 150,000150,000Park Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements 2
R4206 750,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000Intra-city Bike Trails/Bridges 2
R4227 1,700,000200,000 1,500,000Hwy 6 Sidepath - Broadway to Fairmeadows 5
R4346 250,000250,000Palisades Park Development 2
R4358 750,000750,000Lower City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement 2
R4362 450,000450,000Napoleon Park Softball Fields 5-8 Renovation 3
R4372 1,300,0001,300,000Terrell Mill Skate Park Redevelopment 5
R4380 275,00075,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Annual Contracted Tree Planting 4
R4384 200,000200,000Benton Hills Playground Replacement 2
R4385 400,000400,000College Green Park Playground 2
R4389 300,000300,000N. Market Square Playground Replacement 2
R4390 240,000240,000Reno Street Park Renovations 2
R4392 700,000700,000Westside Park Land Acquisition 2
R4397 260,000260,000Court Hill Trail Beech to Scott Replacement 2
R4398 300,000300,000Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Dog Park Improvements 2
R4400 150,000150,000Mercer Shelter Replacement 2
R4401 250,000250,000Parks Storage Building 2
R4403 1,700,000250,000 1,450,000Carson Lake Park 2
R4408 720,000720,000Columbarium Construction/Expansion 2
R4409 250,000250,000New Park Development - Location Unspecified 2
11,585,0002,675,000 1,450,000 4,200,000 1,720,000 1,540,000Parks Maintenance Total
Police
Y4446 125,000125,000Body Cameras & In Car Video Systems 3
125,000125,000Police Total
Public Works Administration
P3988 400,000400,000Entrance Way Improvements 4
400,000400,000Public Works Administration Total
Recreation
R4229 10,800,000500,000 10,300,000City Park Pool Replacement 3
R4330 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Annual Recreation Center Improvements 2
R4406 250,000250,000RALRC Structural Cables 2
507
Total20242025202620272028CategoryProject #Priority
R4407 200,000200,000Mercer & RALRC HVAC Replacement 2
11,500,000550,000 10,350,000 500,000 50,000 50,000Recreation Total
Senior Center
K1003 3,650,0001,825,000 1,825,000Senior Center Interior Improvements Project 3
3,650,0001,825,000 1,825,000Senior Center Total
Stormwater
M3631 1,200,000240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000Annual Stormwater Improvements 2
M3634 500,00095,000 405,000Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications 2
M3635 990,000140,000 850,000River Street Storm Sewer Improvements 2
M3637 500,000500,000Peterson Street Storm Sewer Improvments 1
M3638 100,000100,000Storm Sewer Asset Inventory 3
3,290,000935,000 785,000 1,090,000 240,000 240,000Stormwater Total
Street Operations
S3814 1,400,000200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000Annual Traffic Signal Projects 3
S3816 245,00045,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Traffic Calming 3
S3822 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Curb Ramps-ADA 1
S3824 11,305,7882,125,388 2,145,100 2,345,100 2,345,100 2,345,100Annual Pavement Rehabilitation 1
S3826 1,058,882188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700Underground Electrical Facilities 2
S3827 200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Bicycle Master Plan Implementation 3
S3910 1,600,000400,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair 1
S3939 3,730,0003,730,000Dubuque Street Reconstruction 1
S3946 10,050,000950,000 9,100,000Court Street Reconstruction 2
S3951 150,000150,000Hwy 1/Hwy 6 Intersection Improvements Study 2
S3952 19,800,000200,000 150,000 19,450,000Dodge Street Reconstruct - Governor to Burlington 2
S3953 5,000,000425,000 4,575,000Market St & Jefferson St Two-Way Conversion 2
S3955 2,550,000265,000 2,285,000N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction 2
S3956 1,375,0001,375,000Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement 1
S3959 12,200,00012,200,000Taft Avenue Reconstruct - Am Legion to Lwr West Br 2
S3960 100,000100,000Oakdale Blvd Extension - Alignment Study 2
S3963 30,125,000325,000 800,000 2,450,000 5,725,000 20,825,000Burlington Street Bridge Replacement 1
S3978 1,575,0001,575,000Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehab 1
S3981 320,000320,000Camp Cardinal / Kennedy Parkway - Ped Accom 2
S3982 450,000450,000North Dodge St / ACT Circle - Signalization 2
S3983 2,650,000300,000 2,350,000Iowa Avenue Improvements 2
S3984 50,00050,000High Street & Southgate Ave Sidewalk Infill Proj 3
S3986 1,000,0001,000,000Camp Cardinal Road Extension Project 3
107,434,67012,728,470 15,897,800 25,662,800 24,382,800 28,762,800Street Operations Total
Transit Operations
T3055 27,465,5006,785,000 20,680,500Transit Maintenance Facility Relocation 2
T3059 125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000Transit Interchange and Bus Stop Improvements 2
T3068 300,000300,000Transit Bus Video System 2
T3069 175,000175,000Bus Driver Protection Doors 2
28,065,5007,285,000 20,705,500 25,000 25,000 25,000Transit Operations Total
Wastewater Treatment
V3101 3,000,000500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000Annual Sewer Main Replacement 2
V3151 14,300,00014,300,000Digester Complex Rehabilitation 1
V3162 155,000155,000Benton Street Trunk Sewer Improvements 1
V3164 300,000300,000Return Activated Sludge Pump Replacement 2
508
Total20242025202620272028CategoryProject #Priority
V3165 300,000300,000Replacement of Influent Pump Station Pumps 2
V3169 2,825,000325,000 2,500,000Napoleon Lift Station Improvements 1
V3170 350,000350,000WWTP Roof Replacements 1
V3174 750,000300,000 350,000 100,000Aeration Equipment Improvements 3
V3175 285,000285,000Wastewater Treatment Facility Imp 2022 1
V3177 743,000683,000 60,000HVAC Replacement 2
V3178 705,000705,000Primary Clarifier Repairs 2
V3179 1,662,000195,000 1,467,000Rotating Drum Thickener Replacement 1 and 2 2
V3183 76,00076,000Effluent Water Pump Station Improvements 2
V3184 15,000,00015,000,000Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements 2
V3185 871,000871,000WW Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Repairs 2
41,322,00032,723,000 560,000 926,000 2,141,000 4,972,000Wastewater Treatment Total
Water Operations
W3300 800,00080,000 720,000Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement 2
W3314 1,375,0001,375,000High Service Pump VFD Replacement 2
W3320 1,000,0001,000,000Hwy 6 (Fairmeadows to Ind Park Rd) Water Main Repl 1
W3322 2,500,0002,500,000Collector Well #2 Cleaning and Upgrade 1
W3325 650,00050,000 600,000Roof Replacements 2
W3326 1,500,0001,500,000Treatment Process Update 2
W3327 600,000600,000Melrose Water Main Camp Cardinal to 218 2
W3328 375,000375,000Powerhouse Dam Rehabilitation 1
W3329 1,500,0001,500,000GSR Upgrade and Repairs 1
W3330 550,000550,000Water Plant Flowemeter Replacement 1
W3332 200,000200,000Peninsual Well Field Antenna 3
W3333 150,000150,000Relocate Bulk Water Station 3
11,200,0002,830,000 970,000 3,100,000 2,250,000 2,050,000Water Operations Total
GRAND TOTAL 274,559,94768,634,952 76,043,300 43,046,345 46,108,050 40,727,300
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FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY
2024 thru 2028
TotalSource2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
AIRPORT FUND 691,054107,500 350,000 93,554 125,000 15,000
EMERGENCY LEVY 325,000325,000
EQUIPMENT FUND 7,400,0007,400,000
FACILITY REPLACEMENT RESERVE 22,450,000500,000 9,700,000 1,625,000 10,625,000
FEDERAL GRANTS 41,359,2232,840,232 28,650,000 5,108,991 4,625,000 135,000
GENERAL FUND 3,970,000895,000 1,025,000 800,000 850,000 400,000
GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL PURPOSE 61,573,0009,150,000 12,550,000 11,638,000 13,220,000 15,015,000
GO BONDS-GENERAL PURPOSE 7,955,000830,000 3,800,000 2,375,000 700,000 250,000
ITS FUND 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
LANDFILL FUND 1,997,500660,750 500,000 689,250 147,500
LANDFILL REPLACEMENT RESERVE 4,325,0004,250,000 75,000
LANDFILL SURCHARGE FUND 60,00060,000
OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 160,000160,000
OTHER STATE GRANTS 9,050,000850,000 8,200,000
PARKING FUND 8,065,0001,015,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,685,000 2,565,000
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND 250,000250,000
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES 1,800,0001,800,000
REVENUE BONDS 33,000,00033,000,000
ROAD USE TAX FUND 15,605,0003,145,000 3,200,000 3,100,000 3,160,000 3,000,000
STORMWATER FUND 3,540,000935,000 1,035,000 1,090,000 240,000 240,000
TRANSIT FUND 8,815,5006,535,000 2,205,500 25,000 25,000 25,000
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA 675,000425,000 100,000 150,000
UTILITY FRANCHISE TAX 1,764,670313,470 362,800 362,800 362,800 362,800
WASTEWATER FUND 12,822,0003,423,000 1,360,000 926,000 2,141,000 4,972,000
WATER FUND 12,000,0002,830,000 1,770,000 3,100,000 2,250,000 2,050,000
73,929,952 75,808,300 40,104,345 40,958,050 29,352,300 260,152,947GRAND TOTAL
510
Airport Fund, $691,054
Equipment Fund,
$7,400,000
Landfill Replacement
Reserve, $4,325,000
Facility Replacement Reserve, $22,450,000
Stormwater Fund,
$3,540,000Transit Fund, $8,815,500
Emergency Levy,
$325,000
Other State Grants,
$9,050,000
Landfill Surcharge Fund,
$60,000
Federal Grants,
$41,359,223
Refuse Collection Fund,
$250,000General Fund, $3,970,000
Go Bonds-Essential
Purpose, $61,573,000
Reimbursement of
Expenses, $1,800,000
Go Bonds-General
Purpose, $7,955,000
University of
Iowa, $675,000
Landfill Fund,
$1,997,500
ITS Fund, $500,000
Revenue Bonds,
33,000,000
Other Local
Governments, $160,000
Parking Fund, $8,065,000
Road Use Tax Fund,
$15,605,000
Utility Franchise Tax,
$1,764,670
Wastewater Fund,
$12,822,000
Water Fund, $12,000,000
Capital Improvement
Program
by Funding Source
2024-2028
$260,152,947
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PROJECTS BY FUNDING SOURCE
2024 2028thru
TotalSourceProject # Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
AIRPORT FUND
A3465 15,00015,000Runway 7 Environmental Assessment 2
A3471 87,50087,500Runway 12/30 Threshold Displacement/Relocation 1
A3473 125,000125,000Airport Apron Expansion 2
A3474 30,00030,000Runway 7/25 Pavement Repairs 1
A3475 17,00017,000Runway 12/30 Pavement Repairs 1
A3478 350,000350,000Terminal Building Remodel/Reconstruction 1
A3480 20,00020,000Terminal Building Space Needs Study 1
A3481 46,554046,554Airport Solar 2
691,054107,500 350,000 93,554 125,000 15,000AIRPORT FUND Total
EMERGENCY LEVY
R4194 250,000250,000Climate Action Facility Improvements 3
R4380 75,00075,000Annual Contracted Tree Planting 4
325,000325,000EMERGENCY LEVY Total
EQUIPMENT FUND
P3953 7,400,0007,400,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
7,400,0007,400,000EQUIPMENT FUND Total
FACILITY REPLACEMENT RESER
K1003 2,250,0001,125,000 1,125,000Senior Center Interior Improvements Project 3
P3953 700,000700,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
R4229 9,500,000500,000 9,000,000City Park Pool Replacement 3
Z4411 10,000,000500,000 9,500,000Fire Station #5 Construction and #3 Replacement 2
22,450,000500,000 9,700,000 1,625,000 10,625,000FACILITY REPLACEMENT
RESERVE Total
FEDERAL GRANTS
A3465 135,000135,000Runway 7 Environmental Assessment 2
A3471 787,500787,500Runway 12/30 Threshold Displacement/Relocation 1
A3473 1,125,0001,125,000Airport Apron Expansion 2
A3474 270,000270,000Runway 7/25 Pavement Repairs 1
A3475 150,000150,000Runway 12/30 Pavement Repairs 1
A3478 6,650,000500,000 6,150,000Terminal Building Remodel/Reconstruction 1
A3480 180,000180,000Terminal Building Space Needs Study 1
A3481 1,041,723622,732 418,991Airport Solar 2
L3333 4,000,0004,000,000Compost Pad Improvements & Expansion 2
R4227 520,000520,000Hwy 6 Sidepath - Broadway to Fairmeadows 5
S3952 3,750,0003,750,000Dodge Street Reconstruct - Governor to Burlington 2
512
TotalSourceProject # Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
S3959 3,500,0003,500,000Taft Avenue Reconstruct - Am Legion to Lwr West Br 2
T3055 19,250,000750,000 18,500,000Transit Maintenance Facility Relocation 2
41,359,2232,840,232 28,650,000 5,108,991 4,625,000 135,000FEDERAL GRANTS Total
GENERAL FUND
B4347 55,00055,000ICPL Boardroom & Meeting Room E Renovation 2
P3988 300,000300,000Entrance Way Improvements 4
R4129 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000City Hall - Other Projects 1
R4130 490,00090,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Parks Annual Improvements/Maintenance/ADA 1
R4132 150,000150,000Park Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements 2
R4206 750,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000Intra-city Bike Trails/Bridges 2
R4330 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Annual Recreation Center Improvements 2
R4346 250,000250,000Palisades Park Development 2
R4372 100,000100,000Terrell Mill Skate Park Redevelopment 5
R4380 200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Annual Contracted Tree Planting 4
R4381 200,000200,000Event Facility Improvements 2
R4388 600,000400,000 200,000ADA Elevator Improvements 1
R4409 250,000250,000New Park Development - Location Unspecified 2
Y4446 125,000125,000Body Cameras & In Car Video Systems 3
3,970,000895,000 1,025,000 800,000 850,000 400,000GENERAL FUND Total
GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL PURPOSE
R4227 1,180,0001,180,000Hwy 6 Sidepath - Broadway to Fairmeadows 5
R4358 750,000750,000Lower City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement 2
R4384 200,000200,000Benton Hills Playground Replacement 2
R4385 400,000400,000College Green Park Playground 2
R4389 300,000300,000N. Market Square Playground Replacement 2
R4390 240,000240,000Reno Street Park Renovations 2
R4397 260,000260,000Court Hill Trail Beech to Scott Replacement 2
R4398 300,000300,000Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Dog Park Improvements 2
R4400 150,000150,000Mercer Shelter Replacement 2
R4403 1,900,0001,900,000Carson Lake Park 2
R4408 720,000720,000Columbarium Construction/Expansion 2
S3939 4,030,0004,030,000Dubuque Street Reconstruction 1
S3946 10,300,0001,500,000 8,800,000Court Street Reconstruction 2
S3952 8,258,0008,258,000Dodge Street Reconstruct - Governor to Burlington 2
S3953 5,000,0005,000,000Market St & Jefferson St Two-Way Conversion 2
S3955 2,750,000900,000 1,850,000N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction 2
S3956 1,375,0001,375,000Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement 1
S3959 9,700,0009,700,000Taft Avenue Reconstruct - Am Legion to Lwr West Br 2
S3963 9,025,0009,025,000Burlington Street Bridge Replacement 1
S3978 635,000635,000Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehab 1
S3983 2,650,000300,000 2,350,000Iowa Avenue Improvements 2
S3984 50,00050,000High Street & Southgate Ave Sidewalk Infill Proj 3
Z4406 1,400,0001,400,000Fire Apparatus Replacement Program 1
61,573,0009,150,000 12,550,000 11,638,000 13,220,000 15,015,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL PURPOSE
Total
GO BONDS-GENERAL PURPOSE
B4343 775,000775,000Carpet and Furnishings Replacement 2
K1003 1,400,000700,000 700,000Senior Center Interior Improvements Project 3
513
TotalSourceProject # Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
P3953 1,300,0001,300,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
R4229 1,300,0001,300,000City Park Pool Replacement 3
R4351 700,000700,000Recreation Center Improvements 2
R4362 450,000450,000Napoleon Park Softball Fields 5-8 Renovation 3
R4392 700,000700,000Westside Park Land Acquisition 2
R4401 250,000250,000Parks Storage Building 2
R4406 250,000250,000RALRC Structural Cables 2
R4407 200,000200,000Mercer & RALRC HVAC Replacement 2
Z4409 130,000130,000Fire Station #1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction 2
Z4413 500,000500,000Rehab of Sleeping Areas & Alerting System Station1 2
7,955,000830,000 3,800,000 2,375,000 700,000 250,000GO BONDS-GENERAL PURPOSE
Total
ITS FUND
I4721 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Fiber Infill & Cameras 2
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000ITS FUND Total
LANDFILL FUND
L3328 500,000500,000Landfill Equipment Building Replacement 2
L3335 850,000160,750 689,250Landfill Dual Extraction System Expansion 3
L3348 147,500147,500Site Flow Improvements 3
P3953 500,000500,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
1,997,500660,750 500,000 689,250 147,500LANDFILL FUND Total
LANDFILL REPLACEMENT RESE
L3328 4,250,0004,250,000Landfill Equipment Building Replacement 2
L3349 75,00075,000Landfill Future Cell - Northeast Expansion 4
4,325,0004,250,000 75,000LANDFILL REPLACEMENT
RESERVE Total
LANDFILL SURCHARGE FUND
L3348 60,00060,000Site Flow Improvements 3
60,00060,000LANDFILL SURCHARGE FUND Total
OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
S3981 160,000160,000Camp Cardinal / Kennedy Parkway - Ped Accom 2
160,000160,000OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Total
OTHER STATE GRANTS
S3952 8,200,0008,200,000Dodge Street Reconstruct - Governor to Burlington 2
S3978 850,000850,000Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehab 1
9,050,000850,000 8,200,000OTHER STATE GRANTS Total
PARKING FUND
T3004 6,025,000525,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000Parking Facility Restoration Repair 2
514
TotalSourceProject # Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
T3021 150,000150,000Video Cameras for Parking Facilities 3
T3025 440,000240,000 200,000Replacement of LED fixtures in Parking Facilities 2
T3026 1,000,000185,000 815,000Tower Place Drainage Modifications 3
T3028 150,000150,000Tower Place Office Remodel 3
T3070 300,000100,000 100,000 100,000Replace Door-Door Closures in Parking Facilities 1
8,065,0001,015,000 1,450,000 1,350,000 1,685,000 2,565,000PARKING FUND Total
REFUSE COLLECTION FUND
P3953 250,000250,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
250,000250,000REFUSE COLLECTION FUND Total
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
S3946 1,000,0001,000,000Court Street Reconstruction 2
S3986 800,000800,000Camp Cardinal Road Extension Project 3
1,800,0001,800,000REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
Total
REVENUE BONDS
V3151 16,200,00016,200,000Digester Complex Rehabilitation 1
V3184 16,800,00016,800,000Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements 2
33,000,00033,000,000REVENUE BONDS Total
ROAD USE TAX FUND
S3814 1,400,000200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000Annual Traffic Signal Projects 3
S3816 245,00045,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Traffic Calming 3
S3822 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Curb Ramps-ADA 1
S3824 10,600,0002,000,000 2,000,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,200,000Annual Pavement Rehabilitation 1
S3827 200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Bicycle Master Plan Implementation 3
S3910 1,600,000400,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair 1
S3951 150,000150,000Hwy 1/Hwy 6 Intersection Improvements Study 2
S3960 100,000100,000Oakdale Blvd Extension - Alignment Study 2
S3981 160,000160,000Camp Cardinal / Kennedy Parkway - Ped Accom 2
S3982 450,000450,000North Dodge St / ACT Circle - Signalization 2
S3986 200,000200,000Camp Cardinal Road Extension Project 3
15,605,0003,145,000 3,200,000 3,100,000 3,160,000 3,000,000ROAD USE TAX FUND Total
STORMWATER FUND
M3631 1,200,000240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000Annual Stormwater Improvements 2
M3634 500,00095,000 405,000Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications 2
M3635 990,000140,000 850,000River Street Storm Sewer Improvements 2
M3637 500,000500,000Peterson Street Storm Sewer Improvments 1
M3638 100,000100,000Storm Sewer Asset Inventory 3
P3953 250,000250,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
3,540,000935,000 1,035,000 1,090,000 240,000 240,000STORMWATER FUND Total
TRANSIT FUND
T3055 8,215,5006,035,000 2,180,500Transit Maintenance Facility Relocation 2
515
TotalSourceProject # Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
T3059 125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000Transit Interchange and Bus Stop Improvements 2
T3068 300,000300,000Transit Bus Video System 2
T3069 175,000175,000Bus Driver Protection Doors 2
8,815,5006,535,000 2,205,500 25,000 25,000 25,000TRANSIT FUND Total
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
P3988 100,000100,000Entrance Way Improvements 4
S3978 425,000425,000Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehab 1
Z4406 150,000150,000Fire Apparatus Replacement Program 1
675,000425,000 100,000 150,000UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Total
UTILITY FRANCHISE TAX
S3824 705,788125,388 145,100 145,100 145,100 145,100Annual Pavement Rehabilitation 1
S3826 1,058,882188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700Underground Electrical Facilities 2
1,764,670313,470 362,800 362,800 362,800 362,800UTILITY FRANCHISE TAX Total
WASTEWATER FUND
P3953 800,000800,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
V3101 3,000,000500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000Annual Sewer Main Replacement 2
V3162 155,000155,000Benton Street Trunk Sewer Improvements 1
V3164 300,000300,000Return Activated Sludge Pump Replacement 2
V3165 300,000300,000Replacement of Influent Pump Station Pumps 2
V3169 2,825,000325,000 2,500,000Napoleon Lift Station Improvements 1
V3170 350,000350,000WWTP Roof Replacements 1
V3174 750,000300,000 350,000 100,000Aeration Equipment Improvements 3
V3175 285,000285,000Wastewater Treatment Facility Imp 2022 1
V3177 743,000683,000 60,000HVAC Replacement 2
V3178 705,000705,000Primary Clarifier Repairs 2
V3179 1,662,000195,000 1,467,000Rotating Drum Thickener Replacement 1 and 2 2
V3183 76,00076,000Effluent Water Pump Station Improvements 2
V3185 871,000871,000WW Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Repairs 2
12,822,0003,423,000 1,360,000 926,000 2,141,000 4,972,000WASTEWATER FUND Total
WATER FUND
P3953 800,000800,000Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement 2
W3300 800,00080,000 720,000Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement 2
W3314 1,375,0001,375,000High Service Pump VFD Replacement 2
W3320 1,000,0001,000,000Hwy 6 (Fairmeadows to Ind Park Rd) Water Main Repl 1
W3322 2,500,0002,500,000Collector Well #2 Cleaning and Upgrade 1
W3325 650,00050,000 600,000Roof Replacements 2
W3326 1,500,0001,500,000Treatment Process Update 2
W3327 600,000600,000Melrose Water Main Camp Cardinal to 218 2
W3328 375,000375,000Powerhouse Dam Rehabilitation 1
W3329 1,500,0001,500,000GSR Upgrade and Repairs 1
W3330 550,000550,000Water Plant Flowemeter Replacement 1
W3332 200,000200,000Peninsual Well Field Antenna 3
W3333 150,000150,000Relocate Bulk Water Station 3
12,000,0002,830,000 1,770,000 3,100,000 2,250,000 2,050,000WATER FUND Total
516
TotalSourceProject # Priority 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
260,152,94773,929,952 75,808,300 40,104,345 40,958,050 29,352,300GRAND TOTAL
517
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa
PROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT WITH DESCRIPTIONS
2024 2028thru
FINANCE
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028DepartmentProject # Priority
I4721 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Fiber Infill & Cameras 2
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000FINANCE Total
Expansion of the City's fiber optic network. Creation of redundant fiber optic rings, placement of cable underground when opportunities
arise, expansion to unserved facilites. ITS always includes our original partners (Johnson County, ICCSD, University of Iowa) when
planning expansion and redundant routes. Additional video cameras.
I4721
Fiber Infill & Cameras
518
PARKS & RECREATION
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028DepartmentProject # Priority
R4129 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000City Hall - Other Projects 2
R4130 490,00090,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Parks Annual Improvements/Maintenance/ADA 2
R4132 150,000150,000Park Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements 2
R4194 250,000250,000Climate Action Facility Improvements 2
R4206 750,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000Intra-city Bike Trails/Bridges 2
R4330 250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Annual Recreation Center Improvements 2
R4380 275,00075,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Annual Contracted Tree Planting 2
2,415,000815,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000PARKS & RECREATION Total
FY25 HVAC System (AHU 2) in mechanical room 2nd floor north court; FY26 HVAC System (AHU-N) 3. FY27 Building System
Automation (BAS) UPGRADES for mezzzanine HVAC; FY28 Employee Fitness Room ADA Remodel
R4129
City Hall - Other Projects
Annual funding for small capital projects and improvements throughout park system. Priorities per the 2017 Park Master Plan are: Park
Signs, Site Furnishings, Shelter/Facility Maintenance, Court Maintenance, Partner Opportunities for Small Projects and Emerging
Opportunities and Needs.
R4130
Parks Annual Improvements/Maintenance/ADA
2024 ADA picnic table replacements, 2025 raised garden beds and accessible garden paths at Kiwanis Park, 2026 accessible fishing pier at
City Park, 2028 park bench accessiblity improvements.
R4132
Park Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements
An annual fund for sustainability projects to improve municipal building systems in regard to both energy savings and climate action
initiatives. Projects may include, but not be limited to, building insultation and envelopes, LED lighting upgrades, HVAC systems,
geothermal, solar panels and other infrastructure improvements that reduces the City's carbon footprint and greening of City structures.
UPDATE 08/28/23: 2024- Mercer Park Field Lights $260,000; 2025- Airport Solar Light (City contribution pending/project budget est.
$400,000) and Senior Center Interior Project LED lighting $100,000; 2027-Fire Stations LED lighing Replacement Project $250,000; 2028-
EV Fleet transition building improvements $250,000. [conferred Sarah Gardner/Climate Action & Outreach]
R4194
Climate Action Facility Improvements
Annual appropriation for the construction or repair of bike trails.
R4206
Intra-city Bike Trails/Bridges
FY23-24 RALRC Ceiling Tile & Grid Replacement; FY25 Mercer/Scanlon Lobby “Cosmetic” Improvements- $50,000; FY26 New Master
Keying System for all Recreation Facilities-$50,000; FY27RALRC – Window Blinds & Sound Attenuation in Social Hall and/or Meeting;
Room- $50,000; 4 FY28 Mercer/Scanlon Tile Flooring replacement $50,000
R4330
Annual Recreation Center Improvements
Annual contracted tree program for additions to street trees, neighborhood infill and park tree plantings. Areas of emphasis include low
income neighborhoods as well as neighborhoods that lost trees to the Emerald Ash Borer or the 2020 Derecho storm.
R4380
Annual Contracted Tree Planting
519
PUBLIC WORKS
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028DepartmentProject # Priority
M3631 1,200,000240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000Annual Stormwater Improvements 2
S3814 1,400,000200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000Annual Traffic Signal Projects 2
S3816 245,00045,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Traffic Calming 2
S3822 500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000Curb Ramps-ADA 2
S3824 11,305,7882,125,388 2,145,100 2,345,100 2,345,100 2,345,100Annual Pavement Rehabilitation 2
S3826 1,058,882188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700Underground Electrical Facilities 2
S3827 200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000Bicycle Master Plan Implementation 2
S3910 1,600,000400,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair 2
V3101 3,000,000500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000Annual Sewer Main Replacement 2
20,509,6703,848,470 3,852,800 4,102,800 4,352,800 4,352,800PUBLIC WORKS Total
This is an annual project that will repair and/or improve storm water infrastructure throughout the City.
M3631
Annual Stormwater Improvements
This is an annual project to replace or add traffic signals at intersections with outdated traffic signal equipment or at dangerous and
uncontrolled intersections.
S3814
Annual Traffic Signal Projects
Annual appropriation for traffic calming projects
S3816
Traffic Calming
Annual appropriation for the construction of ADA accessible curb ramps.
S3822
Curb Ramps-ADA
Annual appropriation for resurfacing roadways and alleys including asphalt, concrete, and brick.
S3824
Annual Pavement Rehabilitation
This is an annual project to convert overhead electrical systems to underground.
Dubuque Street, Riverside Drive, and Gilbert Street are currently the priority corridors for undergrounding electrical facilities.
S3826
Underground Electrical Facilities
This is an annual project to implement the recommendations of the bicycle master plan. Improvement projects include construction of bike
lanes, bike boulevards, and other features that will improve streets to promote equal access and usability for all modes of transportation.
Projects also fund the conversion of 4-lane roads into 3-lane roads in certain areas that are highly used by all of the various modes of
transportation. Projects are scheduled as follows:
2023 - Sunset Bike Lanes (Benton to Highway 1); Oakcrest Bike Blvd; Emerald Bike Blvd; Arlington Bicycle Blvd; 2024 - Dover
/Westminster Bike Blvd; Highland Bicycle Blvd; 2025 - Church Street Bicycle Blvd; Broadway Bike Lanes (Sandusky to Highway 6);
Ridge/Broadway Bike Blvd; 2026 - Washington Street Bike Blvd (Scott Blvd to 1st Avenue); River Bike Blvd; Woolf Bike Blvd; Newton
Marked Route
S3827
Bicycle Master Plan Implementation
This provides for the biennial inspection and preservation of Iowa City's bridges including major repairs and restoration.
S3910
Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair
This project consists of annual sanitary sewer repairs and preventive maintenance throughout the sewer system. Work include sewer lining,
spot repairs and manhole lining and replacement.
V3101
Annual Sewer Main Replacement
520
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028DepartmentProject # Priority
T3004 6,025,000525,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000Parking Facility Restoration Repair 2
T3059 125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000Transit Interchange and Bus Stop Improvements 2
6,150,000550,000 1,025,000 1,275,000 1,525,000 1,775,000TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Total
This annual project includes concrete restoration, application of concrete sealants, repair of control and expansion joints in addition to other
parking facility specific repairs.
T3004
Parking Facility Restoration Repair
To improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow at the downtown interchange and improve amenities at transit stops throughout the community
as recommended through the 2019-2020 Transit Study planning process. This project will include annual bus stop repairs and amenity
installations including concrete pads, benches, trash containers, lighting, information amenities, and bike racks.
T3059
Transit Interchange and Bus Stop Improvements
521
Project
Airport
A3465 Runway 7 Environmental Assessment…..............................................................................526
A3471 Runway 12/30 Threshold Displacement/Relocation…..............................................................................527
A3473 Airport Apron Expansion…..............................................................................528
A3474 Runway 7/25 Pavement Repairs…..............................................................................529
A3475 Runway 12/30 Pavement Repairs…..............................................................................530
A3478 Terminal Building Remodel/Reconstruction…..............................................................................531
A3480 Terminal Building Space Needs Study…..............................................................................532
A3481 Airport Solar…..............................................................................533
Finance
I4721 Fiber Infill & Cameras…..............................................................................534
Fire
Z4406 Fire Apparatus Replacement Program…..............................................................................535
Z4409 Fire Station #1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction…..............................................................................536
Z4411 Fire Station #5 Construction and #3 Replacement…..............................................................................537
Z4413 Rehab of Sleeping Areas & Alerting System Station1…..............................................................................538
Library
B4343 Carpet and Furnishings Replacement…..............................................................................539
B4347 ICPL Boardroom & Meeting Room E Renovation…..............................................................................540
Park & Recreation
R4129 City Hall - Other Projects…..............................................................................541
R4130 Parks Annual Improvements/Maintenance/ADA…..............................................................................542
R4132 Park Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements…..............................................................................543
R4194 Climate Action Facility Improvements…..............................................................................544
R4206 Intra-city Bike Trails/Bridges…..............................................................................545
R4227 Hwy 6 Sidepath - Broadway to Fairmeadows…..............................................................................546
R4229 City Park Pool Replacement…..............................................................................547
R4330 Annual Recreation Center Improvements…..............................................................................548
R4346 Palisades Park Development…..............................................................................549
R4351 Recreation Center Improvements…..............................................................................550
R4358 Lower City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement…..............................................................................551
R4362 Napoleon Park Softball Fields 5-8 Renovation…..............................................................................552
Capital Project Funds
Project Listing
522
R4372 Terrell Mill Skate Park Redevelopment…..............................................................................553
R4380 Annual Contracted Tree Planting…..............................................................................554
R4381 Event Facility Improvements…..............................................................................555
R4384 Benton Hills Playground Replacement…..............................................................................556
R4385 College Green Park Playground…..............................................................................557
R4388 ADA Elevator Improvements…..............................................................................558
R4389 N. Market Square Playground Replacement…..............................................................................559
R4390 Reno Street Park Renovations…..............................................................................560
R4392 Westside Park Land Acquisition…..............................................................................561
R4397 Court Hill Trail Beech to Scott Replacement…..............................................................................562
R4398 Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Dog Park Improvements…..............................................................................563
R4400 Mercer Shelter Replacement…..............................................................................564
R4401 Parks Storage Building…..............................................................................565
R4403 Carson Lake Park…..............................................................................566
R4406 RALRC Structural Cables…..............................................................................567
R4407 Mercer & RALRC HVAC Replacement…..............................................................................568
R4408 Columbarium Construction/Expansion…..............................................................................569
R4409 New Park Development - Location Unspecified…..............................................................................570
Police
Y4446 Body Cameras & In Car Video Systems…..............................................................................571
Public Works
L3328 Landfill Equipment Building Replacement…..............................................................................572
L3333 Compost Pad Improvements & Expansion…..............................................................................573
L3335 Landfill Dual Extraction System Expansion…..............................................................................574
L3348 Site Flow Improvements…..............................................................................575
L3349 Landfill Future Cell - Northeast Expansion…..............................................................................576
M3631 Annual Stormwater Improvements…..............................................................................577
M3634 Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications…..............................................................................578
M3635 River Street Storm Sewer Improvements…..............................................................................579
M3637 Peterson Street Storm Sewer Improvments…..............................................................................580
M3638 Storm Sewer Asset Inventory…..............................................................................581
P3953 Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement…..............................................................................582
P3988 Entrance Way Improvements…..............................................................................583
S3814 Annual Traffic Signal Projects…..............................................................................584
S3816 Traffic Calming…..............................................................................585
S3822 Curb Ramps-ADA…..............................................................................586
S3824 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation…..............................................................................587
S3826 Underground Electrical Facilities…..............................................................................588
S3827 Bicycle Master Plan Implementation…..............................................................................589
S3910 Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair…..............................................................................590
523
S3939 Dubuque Street Reconstruction…..............................................................................591
S3946 Court Street Reconstruction…..............................................................................592
S3951 Hwy 1/Hwy 6 Intersection Improvements Study…..............................................................................593
S3952 Dodge Street Reconstruct - Governor to Burlington…..............................................................................594
S3953 Market St & Jefferson St Two-Way Conversion…..............................................................................595
S3955 N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction…..............................................................................596
S3956 Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement…..............................................................................597
S3959 Taft Avenue Reconstruct - Am Legion to Lwr West Br…..............................................................................598
S3960 Oakdale Blvd Extension - Alignment Study…..............................................................................599
S3963 Burlington Street Bridge Replacement…..............................................................................600
S3978 Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehab…..............................................................................601
S3981 Camp Cardinal / Kennedy Parkway - Ped Accom…..............................................................................602
S3982 North Dodge St / ACT Circle - Signalization…..............................................................................603
S3983 Iowa Avenue Improvements…..............................................................................604
S3984 High Street & Southgate Ave Sidewalk Infill Proj…..............................................................................605
S3986 Camp Cardinal Road Extension Project…..............................................................................606
V3101 Annual Sewer Main Replacement…..............................................................................607
V3151 Digester Complex Rehabilitation…..............................................................................608
V3162 Benton Street Trunk Sewer Improvements…..............................................................................609
V3164 Return Activated Sludge Pump Replacement…..............................................................................610
V3165 Replacement of Influent Pump Station Pumps…..............................................................................611
V3169 Napoleon Lift Station Improvements…..............................................................................612
V3170 WWTP Roof Replacements…..............................................................................613
V3174 Aeration Equipment Improvements…..............................................................................614
V3175 Wastewater Treatment Facility Imp 2022…..............................................................................615
V3177 HVAC Replacement…..............................................................................616
V3178 Primary Clarifier Repairs…..............................................................................617
V3179 Rotating Drum Thickener Replacement 1 and 2…..............................................................................618
V3183 Effluent Water Pump Station Improvements…..............................................................................619
V3184 Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements…..............................................................................620
V3185 WW Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Repairs…..............................................................................621
W3300 Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement…..............................................................................622
W3314 High Service Pump VFD Replacement…..............................................................................623
W3320 Hwy 6 (Fairmeadows to Ind Park Rd) Water Main Repl…..............................................................................624
W3322 Collector Well #2 Cleaning and Upgrade…..............................................................................625
W3325 Roof Replacements…..............................................................................626
W3326 Treatment Process Update…..............................................................................627
W3327 Melrose Water Main Camp Cardinal to 218…..............................................................................628
W3328 Powerhouse Dam Rehabilitation…..............................................................................629
W3329 GSR Upgrade and Repairs…..............................................................................630
W3330 Water Plant Flowemeter Replacement…..............................................................................631
W3332 Peninsual Well Field Antenna…..............................................................................632
524
W3333 Relocate Bulk Water Station…..............................................................................633
Senior Center
K1003 Senior Center Interior Improvements Project…..............................................................................634
Transportation Services
T3004 Parking Facility Restoration Repair…..............................................................................635
T3021 Video Cameras for Parking Facilities…..............................................................................636
T3025 Replacement of LED fixtures in Parking Facilities…..............................................................................637
T3026 Tower Place Drainage Modifications…..............................................................................638
T3028 Tower Place Office Remodel…..............................................................................639
T3055 Transit Maintenance Facility Relocation…..............................................................................640
T3059 Transit Interchange and Bus Stop Improvements…..............................................................................641
T3068 Transit Bus Video System…..............................................................................642
T3069 Bus Driver Protection Doors…..............................................................................643
T3070 Replace Door-Door Closures in Parking Facilities…..............................................................................644
525
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
Runway 7 Extension (213') Environmental Assessment.
Project #A3465
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Runway extension to push the Runway 25 landing distance available to above 5000' a key metric for charter operators using the airport.
Budget Impact/Other
The operating impact is negligible.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Runway 7 Environmental Assessment Category Airport
Type One Phase
MATCH %10%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$150,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Airport Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
150,000150,000PLANNING/DESIGN
150,000 150,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
15,00015,000AIRPORT FUND
135,000135,000FEDERAL GRANTS
150,000 150,000Total
526
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
This project creates a 500' displaced threshold on the Runway 12 end and adds approxiamately 300' of additional pavement to the Runway 30 end.
Construction in Spring/Summer 2025.
Project #A3471
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Runway 12 displaced threshold removes a number of trees from the NW neighborhood from of the airport's obstruction/hazard database without
having to physically remove them. The additional pavement to the Runway 30 end maintains current runway functionality for airport traffic.
Budget Impact/Other
Minor increase due to additional lighting fixtures and pavement on ground, offset by conversion of existing lighting infrastructure from
incandescent to LED.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Runway 12/30 Threshold Displacement/Relocation Category Airport
Type One Phase
MATCH %10%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$875,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Airport Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
875,000875,000CONSTRUCTION
875,000 875,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
87,50087,500AIRPORT FUND
787,500787,500FEDERAL GRANTS
875,000 875,000Total
527
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
This project adds additonal apron space for aircraft parking.
Project #A3473
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
High traffic events and large jets require parking aircraft on closed runway or other areas of the airport. This will expand the parking apron near
the terminal to accommodate traffic.
Budget Impact/Other
Minor increase for snow removal and pavement maintenance.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Airport Apron Expansion Category Airport
Type One Phase
MATCH %10%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$1,250,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Airport Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
150,000150,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,100,0001,100,000CONSTRUCTION
1,250,000 1,250,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
125,000125,000AIRPORT FUND
1,125,0001,125,000FEDERAL GRANTS
1,250,000 1,250,000Total
528
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
Runway joint and crack sealing and pavement repairs to the west half of runway 7/25.
Project #A3474
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Project would route and seal joints as well as perform any panel repairs as needed to maintain the runway.
Budget Impact/Other
Extends the life of the runway and reduces annual budget needs for short term maintenance.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Runway 7/25 Pavement Repairs Category Airport
Type One Phase
MATCH %10%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$300,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Airport Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,00030,000PLANNING/DESIGN
270,000270,000CONSTRUCTION
300,000 300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
30,00030,000AIRPORT FUND
270,000270,000FEDERAL GRANTS
300,000 300,000Total
529
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
Runway joint and crack sealing and pavement repairs to the west half of runway 12/30.
Project #A3475
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Project would route and seal joints as well as perform any panel repairs as needed to maintain the runway.
Budget Impact/Other
Extends the life of the runway and reduces annual budget needs for short term maintenance.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Runway 12/30 Pavement Repairs Category Airport
Type One Phase
MATCH %10%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$167,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Airport Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
20,00020,000PLANNING/DESIGN
147,000147,000CONSTRUCTION
167,000 167,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
17,00017,000AIRPORT FUND
150,000150,000FEDERAL GRANTS
167,000 167,000Total
530
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
Phase 1 - Environmental and Historical Reviews, Design and Bid for October 2024 Grant Application Phase 2: Removal of existing building and
construction of new terminal/entrance gateway.
Project #A3478
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The current terminal building was built in 1951 and is unable to accomodate current operations or future growth. The Airport Commission
completed a space needs study, which included a user survey and open house in 2023 and chose to develop a new terminal building as it's preferred
method to achieve the needed operational space. Phase 1 will take the preferred concept and develop a design, take the design through
environmental and historical reviews, and bid the design with the goal of applying for additional FAA funding in October 2024. FAA funding is
competitively available in federal years 2022-2026 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Project will also including landscaping and work
along the entrance drive. FAA Share is 95%
Budget Impact/Other
New building should lower ongoing maintnenace costs of supporting existing building. Enhanced environmental controls to better manage
conditions in building.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Terminal Building Remodel/Reconstruction Category Airport
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %5%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$7,000,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures
500,000500,000PLANNING/DESIGN
5,000,0005,000,000CONSTRUCTION
500,000500,000INSPECTION
275,000275,000ADMINISTRATION
725,000725,000CONTINGENCY
500,000 6,500,000 7,000,000Total
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources
350,000350,000AIRPORT FUND
6,650,000500,000 6,150,000FEDERAL GRANTS
500,000 6,500,000 7,000,000Total
531
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
This is to study the terminal building area for future space needs.
Project #A3480
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The current terminal building was built in 1951 and is unable to accomadate growth of current businesses at the airport, or accomdate any new
uses. The study will look at the building, airport entrance, and adjacent parking to plan for future growth and use. A future project targeting
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law dollars dedicated to airport terminal building projects would help fund construction (if awarded).
Budget Impact/Other
The impact on the operating budget is negligible.
Useful LifeProject Name Terminal Building Space Needs Study Category Airport
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$200,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures
200,000200,000PLANNING/DESIGN
200,000 200,000Total
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources
20,00020,000AIRPORT FUND
180,000180,000FEDERAL GRANTS
200,000 200,000Total
532
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Tharp
2024 2028thru Department AIRPORT
Description
Installation of 2 solar arrays to provide renewable energy source of power for the airfield lighting and generally, daily occupied and active
buildings. Project split to accommodate BIL funding use requirements.
Project #A3481
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This project will construct an estimated 200,000 kWh array on the north side of the airport to support operations of the airfield lighting and
terminal building. A second approximatley 170,000 kWh array near the entry drive circle to support the operations of the University of Iowa
Operator Performance Lab and Jet Air Maintenance hangar. Funding is a 90% FAA share grant from BIL funds
Budget Impact/Other
Will save approximately $12,000/year in direct utility costs to the airport, and provide another $10,000/year of income through charges to other
entities for use of power.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Airport Solar Category Airport
Type Unassigned
MATCH %10%
GRANTEE FAA
Total Project Cost:$1,088,277
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
200,000200,000PLANNING/DESIGN
888,277422,732 465,545CONSTRUCTION
622,732 465,545 1,088,277Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
46,554046,554AIRPORT FUND
1,041,723622,732 418,991FEDERAL GRANTS
622,732 465,545 1,088,277Total
533
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Michael Harapat
2024 2028thru Department FINANCE
Description
Expansion of the City's fiber optic network. Creation of redundant fiber optic rings, placement of cable underground when opportunities arise,
expansion to unserved facilites. ITS always includes our original partners (Johnson County, ICCSD, University of Iowa) when planning expansion
and redundant routes. Additional video cameras.
Project #I4721
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The City relies heavily on high-speed data communications to facilities. Further investment in the system is required to ensure that this service is
not interrupted.
Budget Impact/Other
The project will increase operating costs due to the additional equipment to maintain. The estimated increase in operating costs is less than $10,000
per year.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Fiber Infill & Cameras Category Finance Administration
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,100,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000Total
Prior
600,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000ITS FUND
100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000Total
Prior
600,000
Total
534
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Lyon
2024 2028thru Department FIRE
Description
To ensure an operational fleet of frontline and reserve fire response vehicles.
Project #Z4406
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
This revision realigns the CIP with the ICFD's replacement program. The replacement program uses a wear-based scoring algorythm, and by
department policy assumes a life of fifteen years for heavy apparatus. Fire engines serve in frontline capacity for 9 years, and reserve staus for 7
years. The aerial ladder apparatus which is currently scheduled for replacement in FY24 remains in good condition and can be delayed until FY26;
the Fleet Manager and ICFD request the replacement of 3 fire engines in FY24. It should be noted that apparatus manufacturing timelines have
recently been extended to two years from time of specification. Fire engines ordered in FY24 likely will not be received until FY25. While new
market parameters for apparatus purchase are uncertain, the City should prepare for conveying payments across two fiscal years - likely when the
chassis is paid for, and finally when the apparatus is received.
Budget Impact/Other
The operating expenses for the City should decrease due to the replacement of older equipment with newer equipment. The estimated decrease in
operating expenses is less than $10,000.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 16 yearsProject Name Fire Apparatus Replacement Program Category Fire
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %VARIES
GRANTEE U OF I
Total Project Cost:$7,171,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
1,550,0001,550,000EQUIPMENT
1,550,000 1,550,000Total
Prior
5,621,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,400,0001,400,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
150,000150,000UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
1,550,000 1,550,000Total
Prior
5,621,000
Total
535
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Lyon
2024 2028thru Department FIRE
Description
This project will reconstruct the floor slab in the apparatus bay of Fire Station 1.
Project #Z4409
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The slab is nearing the end of its useful life and is developing large cracks.
Budget Impact/Other
The impact on the operating budget is negligible.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Fire Station #1 Apparatus Bay Slab Reconstruction Category Fire
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$225,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
40,00040,000PLANNING/DESIGN
90,00090,000CONSTRUCTION
130,000 130,000Total
Prior
95,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
130,000130,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
130,000 130,000Total
Prior
95,000
Total
536
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Lyon
2024 2028thru Department FIRE
Description
The project is to construct a new Fire Station #5 and construct a new replacement Fire Station #3.
Project #Z4411
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The City is continuing to grow and expand which increases to need to add fire stations and reposition them for the changes in the City coverage
areas in order to meet demand and maintain appropriate response times.
Budget Impact/Other
Fire Station #5 will require new staffing, equipment, and facilities which will require considerable additional annual expenditures. The
replacement of Fire Station #3 will most likely also increase annual operating expenditures even though it may be more efficient, it will require
more costly insurance coverage and operating costs. The estimated increase in annual operating expenditures is $600,000 per year.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Fire Station #5 Construction and #3 Replacement Category Fire
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$10,000,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
500,000500,000PLANNING/DESIGN
9,500,0009,500,000CONSTRUCTION
500,000 9,500,000 10,000,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
10,000,000500,000 9,500,000FACILITY REPLACEMENT
RESERVE
500,000 9,500,000 10,000,000Total
537
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Lyon
2024 2028thru Department FIRE
Description
This project is designed to meet the needs of our current employees at Fire Station 1 to provide a private sleeping space and to construct non-
gender specific shower/restrooms. Ten sleeping rooms to be constructed of materials that can be repurposed or resold when the final facilities plan
is implemented. Project includes the following elements- demolition of existing non-private sleeping areas, demolition of current gender specific
restroom/shower areas, construction of non-gender specific shower/restroom facilities, installation of ten prefabricated sleeping rooms with doors.
Project #Z4413
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Over the past number of years the sleeping areas and restroom facilities at Station 1 have become inadequate by not allowing expected privacy of
all members. All other fire stations have private, secure sleeping areas for members. As the Fire Department continues to evolve in diversity it is
imperative that the safety and well-being of all staff is promoted. Ensuring that all Fire Stations promote internal equity and inclusive environment
is supported as part of the current City of Iowa City's Strategic Plan.
Budget Impact/Other
No impact is noted for the operational budget.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Rehab of Sleeping Areas & Alerting System Station1 Category Fire
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$500,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
475,000475,000CONSTRUCTION
25,00025,000OTHER
500,000 500,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
500,000500,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
500,000 500,000Total
538
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Elsworth Carman
2024 2028thru Department LIBRARY
Description
A multi-year project to replace carpeting and some furnishings in large areas of the Library. First floor has 31,000 square feet of carpet and second
floor has 39,000. Project includes updates for carpet, demo and floor prep, moving, GC, insurance, fees, bonds, and contingency. In addition,
some of the original furnishings, including casual seating and gallery furnishings will be replaced. An emphasis on sustainable, durable materials
and flexible space-making will steer this project.
Project #B4343
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Since the building opened in 2004, more than 9,500,000 people have come through the doors. The Library is a heavily visited public space in the
heart of downtown; ongoing investment in the building is necessary to ensure a safe and attractive space is maintained. While this project falls
under the "Aesthetic Improvement" priority right now, failure to complete this work in a timely manner will result in safety and efficiency issues in
the future, which could lead to more costly unplanned repairs.
Budget Impact/Other
Neutral impact on staffing and maintenance expected. No additional revenue generated.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 15 yearsProject Name Carpet and Furnishings Replacement Category Library
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$775,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
775,000775,000CONSTRUCTION
775,000 775,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
775,000775,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
775,000 775,000Total
539
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Elsworth Carman
2024 2028thru Department LIBRARY
Description
Necessary improvements are required in the Boardroom and Meeting Room E at the Iowa City Public Library. Renovations we wish to complete
include installing a hearing augmentation system, replacing 49 chairs, replacing 2 flat screen monitors, resurfacing the Boardroom table, painting
both rooms, resurfacing cabinets in the Boardroom, and implementing a web conferencing hub in Meeting Room E.
Project #B4347
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Meeting Room E and the Boardroom are very popular meeting spaces that see regular use. Upgrades mentioned in the project description are
necessary to maintain quality services to our patrons. A hearing augmentation system and technology upgrades would enable us to more equitably
serve our patrons. After nearly 20 years of use, furniture upgrades are required to maintain a clean and safe environment for patrons.
Budget Impact/Other
The impact on the operating budget is negligible.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name ICPL Boardroom & Meeting Room E Renovation Category Library
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$55,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures
15,00015,000CONSTRUCTION
40,00040,000OTHER
55,000 55,000Total
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources
55,00055,000GENERAL FUND
55,000 55,000Total
540
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
FY25 HVAC System (AHU 2) in mechanical room 2nd floor north court; FY26 HVAC System (AHU-N) 3. FY27 Building System Automation
(BAS) UPGRADES for mezzzanine HVAC; FY28 Employee Fitness Room ADA Remodel
Project #R4129
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
2024-ADA east entry exterior stair and ramp; FY25 and FY26 HVAC upgrade in mechanical room 2nd floor north court replace 1980s equipment
with higher SEER and efficient systems; FY27 Employee Fitness room bathroom remodel to become ADA compliant and addition of toilet and
sink. Update finishes and lighting in space.
Budget Impact/Other
These updates replace aging structures. No change is anticipated in revenue, staffing or maintenance costs.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name City Hall - Other Projects Category Government Buildings
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,100,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Facilities Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000CONSTRUCTION
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000Total
Prior
850,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000GENERAL FUND
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000Total
Prior
850,000
Total
541
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Annual funding for small capital projects and improvements throughout park system. Priorities per the 2017 Park Master Plan are: Park Signs, Site
Furnishings, Shelter/Facility Maintenance, Court Maintenance, Partner Opportunities for Small Projects and Emerging Opportunities and Needs.
Project #R4130
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
This funding keeps park facilities safe and in good repair between full park renovations. It also allows for funding of small projects as new needs
or neighborhood preferences arise that are not currently available in a park. The 2017 Park Master Plan priorities use of this funds for: Park Signs,
Site Furnishings, Shelter/Facility Maintenance, Court Maintenance, Partner Opportunities for Small Projects, Funding for Emerging recreaiton
trends or neighborhood needs.
Budget Impact/Other
Neutral Impact - repair and replacement through the smaller projects funded in this project will allow for efficient maintenance.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Parks Annual Improvements/Maintenance/ADA Category Parks Maintenance
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,307,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
490,00090,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000CONSTRUCTION
90,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 490,000Total
Prior
817,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
490,00090,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000GENERAL FUND
90,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 490,000Total
Prior
817,000
Total
542
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
2024 ADA picnic table replacements, 2025 raised garden beds and accessible garden paths at Kiwanis Park, 2026 accessible fishing pier at City
Park, 2028 park bench accessiblity improvements.
Project #R4132
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Revised based on additional inspections of parks. Requests for community garden and fishing accessiblity improvements are common. ADA site
amenities are also needed to improve equity of park features.
Budget Impact/Other
Limited annual operating costs are expected and the garden paths will increase effeciency of plot layout each spring.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Park Annual ADA Accessibility Improvements Category Parks Maintenance
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$380,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
150,000150,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000 150,000Total
Prior
230,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
150,000150,000GENERAL FUND
150,000 150,000Total
Prior
230,000
Total
543
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Kumi Morris
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
An annual fund for sustainability projects to improve municipal building systems in regard to both energy savings and climate action initiatives.
Projects may include, but not be limited to, building insultation and envelopes, LED lighting upgrades, HVAC systems, geothermal, solar panels
and other infrastructure improvements that reduces the City's carbon footprint and greening of City structures.
UPDATE 08/28/23: 2024- Mercer Park Field Lights $260,000; 2025- Airport Solar Light (City contribution pending/project budget est. $400,000)
and Senior Center Interior Project LED lighting $100,000; 2027-Fire Stations LED lighing Replacement Project $250,000; 2028-EV Fleet
transition building improvements $250,000. [conferred Sarah Gardner/Climate Action & Outreach]
Project #R4194
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
Council strategic goals
Budget Impact/Other
No impact on operating budget as these are replacements for current facilities.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Climate Action Facility Improvements Category Government Buildings
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$750,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
250,000250,000CONSTRUCTION
250,000 250,000Total
Prior
500,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
250,000250,000EMERGENCY LEVY
250,000 250,000Total
Prior
500,000
Total
544
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Annual appropriation for the construction or repair of bike trails.
Project #R4206
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This project maintains the city's trail system and adds segments that are spelled out in the city's trail system master plan.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will increase operating expenses due to the additional maintenance required for the new trail and amenities. Estimated additional
operating costs are less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Intra-city Bike Trails/Bridges Category Parks Maintenance
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,040,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
750,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000Total
Prior
290,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
750,000150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000GENERAL FUND
150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 750,000Total
Prior
290,000
Total
545
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Kent Ralston
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Construction of sidepath extension along Hwy 6 between Broadway Street and Fairmeadows Blvd and along First Avenue from the south side of
Hwy 6 to Lower Muscatine Road.
Project #R4227
Priority Non-essential (5)
Justification
This project is an extension of the Hwy 6 sidepath and is an integral piece of the planned trail network. The project appears in MPOJC documents
as a 'future' sidewalk and also appears in the adopted 2017 Iowa City Bicycle Master Plan. This project also meets the Council's Strategic Plan
goal of 'Enhancing Community Mobility' by substantially improving the sidewalk network. This is the last major segment of missing Hwy 6 trail
and connects to the 2021 CIP funded segment between Heinz and Fairmeadows.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will add 4,800 feet of sidepath to the Parks & Recreation Department snow plowing, mowing, and general maintenance expenses.
Additional operating expenditures are estimated to be approximately than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Hwy 6 Sidepath - Broadway to Fairmeadows Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %VARIES
GRANTEE TRAILS GRANT
Total Project Cost:$1,700,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Bike Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
200,000200,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,500,0001,500,000CONSTRUCTION
200,000 1,500,000 1,700,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
520,000520,000FEDERAL GRANTS
1,180,0001,180,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
1,700,000 1,700,000Total
546
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replace City Park Pool with new outdoor swimming pool and bathhouse.
Project #R4229
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
City Park Pool is an Iowa City landmark and tradition. However, due to its advancing age it will need to be replaced with a more modern facility.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will increase annual operating expenditures for insurance and utilities, but will also require lower maintenance and upkeep. The net
increase in operating expenditures is estimated between $15,000 and $25,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name City Park Pool Replacement Category Recreation
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$10,800,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Recreation Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
500,000500,000PLANNING/DESIGN
9,800,0009,800,000CONSTRUCTION
500,000500,000CONTINGENCY
500,000 10,300,000 10,800,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
9,500,000500,000 9,000,000FACILITY REPLACEMENT
RESERVE
1,300,0001,300,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
500,000 10,300,000 10,800,000Total
547
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
FY23-24 RALRC Ceiling Tile & Grid Replacement; FY25 Mercer/Scanlon Lobby “Cosmetic” Improvements- $50,000; FY26 New Master
Keying System for all Recreation Facilities-$50,000; FY27RALRC – Window Blinds & Sound Attenuation in Social Hall and/or Meeting; Room-
$50,000; 4 FY28 Mercer/Scanlon Tile Flooring replacement $50,000
Project #R4330
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
These renovations and updates address necessary structural, aesthetic and operational concerns from facilities studies and long known ADA access
issues and improve use of the community recreation centers for the public.
Budget Impact/Other
No impact on operating budget as these are replacements for current facilities.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Annual Recreation Center Improvements Category Recreation
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$745,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Facilities Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000CONSTRUCTION
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000Total
Prior
495,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000GENERAL FUND
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 250,000Total
Prior
495,000
Total
548
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Funding to develop new neighborhood parks in emerging or underserved locations. Improvements in soon to be acquired location in the Palisades
Subdivisions to include playground, shelter, or other park features.
Project #R4346
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The 2017 Park Master plan points to a district with deficiencies in park land. This project will be designed to develop a new neighborhood park in
a growing or underserved neighborhood as the opportunity becomes available.
Budget Impact/Other
Modest operating budget impacts are expected but not significantly higher than current mowing maintenance needs as the parcels transfer to City
ownership.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Palisades Park Development Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$250,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,00030,000PLANNING/DESIGN
180,000180,000CONSTRUCTION
5,0005,000INSPECTION
5,0005,000ADMINISTRATION
30,00030,000CONTINGENCY
250,000 250,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
250,000250,000GENERAL FUND
250,000 250,000Total
549
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
FY25 - RALRC Structural Cables $250,000, Mercer Pool UV Disinfection System $75,000, Mercer HVAC Chiller Replacement $100,000; FY26
Remodel of RALRC former racquetball courts/game room including Gym HVAC Unit $275,000; FY27 RALRC Upstairs ADA Remodel –
Restrooms, Kitchen & staff offices $700,000; FY28 Mercer/Scanlon Parking Lot Storm/flooding issue $930,000 ($700,000 in FY28)
Project #R4351
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
These renovations address necessary structural, HVAC, pool system, parking flooding and operational concerns from facilities studies and long
known ADA access issues and improve use of the community recreation centers for the public.
Budget Impact/Other
These updates replace aging structures and will allow for more effective uses of the space. No change is anticipated in revenue, staffing or
maintenance costs.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Recreation Center Improvements Category Government Buildings
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$700,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Facilities Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
65,00065,000PLANNING/DESIGN
570,000570,000CONSTRUCTION
65,00065,000CONTINGENCY
700,000 700,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
700,000700,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
700,000 700,000Total
550
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project will demolish 7 picnic shelters and 1 restroom in Lower City Park and replace these with 1 large and 4 small shelters and renovate an
existing restroom facility. The remaining facilities will be in locations further from the river as outlined in Lower City Park Master Plan.
Project #R4358
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The shelters and restrooms in Lower City Park are quickly reaching the end of their serviceable life. Some are in areas that are prone to regular
flooding. This project follows recommendations of the 2016 Lower City Park Master Plan and 2017 Park Master Plan while repositioning and
resizing the shelters to meet current and future use patterns.
Budget Impact/Other
No impact on operating budget as these are replacements for current facilities.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Lower City Park Shelters & Restroom Replacement Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$750,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Lower City Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
50,00050,000PLANNING/DESIGN
640,000640,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000INSPECTION
50,00050,000CONTINGENCY
750,000 750,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
750,000750,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
750,000 750,000Total
551
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project will renovate and enhance fields 5-8 at the Napoleon Park Softball Complex. The project will include the laser grading infields, the
addition of drainage tile, and new outfield turf.
Project #R4362
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
In 2013 we completed this process on fields 1-4 at Napoleon. Fields 5-8 currently have water retention and playability issues that present
maintenance and play challenges thus limiting their use.
Budget Impact/Other
The operating budget for this facility will remain the same.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Napoleon Park Softball Fields 5-8 Renovation Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$450,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
50,00050,000PLANNING/DESIGN
380,000380,000CONSTRUCTION
5,0005,000INSPECTION
15,00015,000CONTINGENCY
450,000 450,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
450,000450,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
450,000 450,000Total
552
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Revised - move to 2024. Renovation of skatepark and access paths. Addition of bicycle pump track.
Project #R4372
Priority Non-essential (5)
Justification
The skatepark is nearing an age where replacement is necessary for it to continue to draw skaters as well as for improved maintenance and safety.
The addition of the pump track will bring even more users to the facility.
Budget Impact/Other
Small impact on maintenance, once completed, but will not increase staff.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Terrell Mill Skate Park Redevelopment Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,300,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,000,0001,000,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000100,000ADMINISTRATION
100,000100,000CONTINGENCY
1,300,000 1,300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
100,000100,000GENERAL FUND
100,000 100,000Total
Prior
1,200,000
Total
553
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Annual contracted tree program for additions to street trees, neighborhood infill and park tree plantings. Areas of emphasis include low income
neighborhoods as well as neighborhoods that lost trees to the Emerald Ash Borer or the 2020 Derecho storm.
Project #R4380
Priority Aesthetic Improvement (4)
Justification
This supports the City's Climate Action Plan goals and increases the health of the overall urban tree canopy.
Budget Impact/Other
This will require additional maintenance staff, contracted services, and operating supplies to properly maintain and support establishment of new
trees. The estimated additional annual cost is $10,000 to $25,000 per year
Useful Life 75 yearsProject Name Annual Contracted Tree Planting Category Parks Maintenance
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$675,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
25,0005,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000PLANNING/DESIGN
250,00070,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000CONSTRUCTION
75,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 275,000Total
Prior
400,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
75,00075,000EMERGENCY LEVY
200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000GENERAL FUND
75,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 275,000Total
Prior
400,000
Total
554
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
FY26 TTRA Lodge staining $180,000; FY28 Ashton House Driveway - Parking Lot Improvements due to deterioration and need for better
accessibility by vans and small busses $325,000.
Project #R4381
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
These renovations are needed as the buildings and systems age, includes ADA updates to meet current standards for accessibility.
Budget Impact/Other
All of these improvements will enhance the usability of these facilities for rentals, programs and public events.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Event Facility Improvements Category Government Buildings
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,050,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
15,00015,000PLANNING/DESIGN
170,000170,000CONSTRUCTION
15,00015,000CONTINGENCY
200,000 200,000Total
Prior
850,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
200,000200,000GENERAL FUND
200,000 200,000Total
Prior
850,000
Total
555
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project replaces the playground at Benton HIll Park. Site constraints keep this as a smaller piece of equipment.
Project #R4384
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Playground replacement following Park Master Plan. Playground reaching end of servicable life.
Budget Impact/Other
No impact on operating budget as this replaces current infrastructure.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Benton Hills Playground Replacement Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$200,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
5,0005,000PLANNING/DESIGN
190,000190,000CONSTRUCTION
5,0005,000CONTINGENCY
200,000 200,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
200,000200,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
200,000 200,000Total
556
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project replaces the playground at College Green Park.
Project #R4385
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Playground replacement following Park Master Plan. Playground reaching end of servicable life.
Budget Impact/Other
No impact on operating budget as this replaces current infrastructure.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name College Green Park Playground Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$400,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
25,00025,000PLANNING/DESIGN
335,000335,000CONSTRUCTION
15,00015,000INSPECTION
25,00025,000CONTINGENCY
400,000 400,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
400,000400,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
400,000 400,000Total
557
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Elevators in City Hall, Senior Center, Robert A. Lee Recreation Center need ADA operating system updates including braille, visible and verbal
signals to indicate which elevator car is available, its direction, and when it has reached a designated floor. UPDATED 08 28 23: 2024- Consultant
Condition survey report and ADA assessment/Bid Documents- 2025- City Hall Elevator Upgrades 5 flrs/hydraulic $325,000; 2026- Senior Center
Elevator upgrades (Interior Remodel Project) 4 flrs/hydraulic; $250,000; Robert A. Lee Recreation Center 2 flrs/hydraulic $200,000
Project #R4388
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Presently these elevators do not meet the current ADA standards. These recommendations were cited in the 2012 Space Needs Study and Master
Plan and the Facility ADA study.
Budget Impact/Other
No impact on operating budget as this replaces current infrastructure.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name ADA Elevator Improvements Category Government Buildings
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$600,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Facilities Master Plan
Status Active
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures
600,000400,000 200,000CONSTRUCTION
400,000 200,000 600,000Total
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources
600,000400,000 200,000GENERAL FUND
400,000 200,000 600,000Total
558
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replace playground at North Market Square Park. This includes replacing rubber mat surface with engineered wood fiber. Adjacent elementary
school playground has poured in place surfacing.
Project #R4389
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This replacement follows recommendatation of 2017 Park Master Plan. Playground components are aging and becoming difficult to repair and
replace.
Budget Impact/Other
This replaces existing equipment. No increased expenditures.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name N. Market Square Playground Replacement Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$300,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
20,00020,000PLANNING/DESIGN
250,000250,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000INSPECTION
20,00020,000CONTINGENCY
300,000 300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000300,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
300,000 300,000Total
559
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replace playground at Reno Street Park. Add ADA compliant paths, park furnishings and fence to community garden.
Project #R4390
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This replacement follows recommendatation of 2017 Park Master Plan. Playground components are aging and becoming difficult to repair and
replace. This park lacks ADA compiant paths.
Budget Impact/Other
There will be slightly less maintenance costs due to the replacement of older equipment. The expected annual savings is less than $5,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Reno Street Park Renovations Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$240,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
20,00020,000PLANNING/DESIGN
200,000200,000CONSTRUCTION
5,0005,000INSPECTION
15,00015,000CONTINGENCY
240,000 240,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
240,000240,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
240,000 240,000Total
560
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Geoff Fruin
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project is to acquire property in the future growth and annexation areas west of Highway 218 between Rohret Road and Highway 1.
Project #R4392
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The future growth area west of Highway 218 includes a 196-acre potential annexation which will require ameneties for parks and recreation to
serve the anticipated population growth.
Budget Impact/Other
The future west park would require additional maintenance such as mowing and natural areas management. It also has the potential to include
other amenities in the future such as park shelters, trails, restroom facilities, pavilions, playgrounds, sport fields, etc. The estimated increase in
annual operating expenditures due to the land acquisition not including future amenities is $50,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 75 yearsProject Name Westside Park Land Acquisition Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$700,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Park Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
700,000700,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
700,000 700,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
700,000700,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
700,000 700,000Total
561
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replacement of the 1/4 mile segment of Court Hill Trail from Beech St to Scott Blvd. Current 10 ft wide asphalt trail to be replace with 10 ft wide
concrete trail.
Project #R4397
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This segment of trail is in poor condition and quickly approaching a state where it will become hazardous due to cracking and uneven surfacing.
Budget Impact/Other
Replacement of the asphalt trail with a concrete surface will reduce the amount of ongoing maintenance.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Court Hill Trail Beech to Scott Replacement Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$260,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,00030,000PLANNING/DESIGN
160,000160,000CONSTRUCTION
15,00015,000INSPECTION
15,00015,000ADMINISTRATION
40,00040,000CONTINGENCY
260,000 260,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
260,000260,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
260,000 260,000Total
562
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project will replace and or improve trails, fencing and other amenities at Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Dog Parks. Thornberry will include trail
resurfacing and fencing repairs. Rita's Ranch will include a new loop trail and fencing repairs. Both parks may include other site amenity updates.
Project #R4398
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The trail surface at Thornberry is reaching the end of it's life and fencing repairs would make gates and existing fences safer and more user
friendly. Rita's Ranch does not currently have interior paths or routes to the shelters. Addition of paths would make the location more accessible
and fencing repairs would improve gate access points. Both locations would also benefit from updates to aging site amenities.
Budget Impact/Other
Updates to proposed elements would reduce repair costs currently needed on a regular basis as features deteriorate.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Thornberry and Rita's Ranch Dog Park Improvements Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$300,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
10,00010,000PLANNING/DESIGN
280,000280,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000CONTINGENCY
300,000 300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000300,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
300,000 300,000Total
563
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replacement of Shelter #2 at Mercer Park.
Project #R4400
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This shelter is deteriorating and reaching end of life. Replacement with a shelter of similar size will maintain service levels at this popluar shelter
rental location.
Budget Impact/Other
This is a replacement and little budget impact is expected.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Mercer Shelter Replacement Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$150,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
5,0005,000PLANNING/DESIGN
135,000135,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000CONTINGENCY
150,000 150,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
150,000150,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
150,000 150,000Total
564
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Construction of 50'x60' pole building with concrete floor for Parks equipment storage. Location is planned for south end of the soccer park.
Project #R4401
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Equipment storage, especially in winter, is maxed out at current facilities and our fleet is expanding as our acreage of parks increases. This storage
facility would consolidate storage and increse efficiency of operations. Current storage at the old Mercer Park pool building that has limited
functionality could be eliminated with addition of this new facility. Our historic use of winter storage at the County Fairgrounds has been
eliminated by the fair board operations further constraining storage during critical months when equipment needs protection.
Budget Impact/Other
While the buliding will require upkeep and maintenance the cost are expected to be offset by increases in efficiency and longevity of equipment
stored out of the elements.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Parks Storage Building Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$250,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
10,00010,000PLANNING/DESIGN
225,000225,000CONSTRUCTION
15,00015,000CONTINGENCY
250,000 250,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
250,000250,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
250,000 250,000Total
565
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Joe Welter
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
This project will construction a new lake west of Highway 218, south of Rohret Road.
Project #R4403
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This park is part of the Southwest District Development Plan.
Budget Impact/Other
There will be regular maintenance of the lake, landscaping, shelter, and sidewalks/trails. The estimated increase in annual operating expenditures
is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful LifeProject Name Carson Lake Park Category Parks Maintenance
Type Unassigned
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$1,900,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
200,000200,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,000,0001,000,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000100,000INSPECTION
100,00050,000 50,000ADMINISTRATION
300,000300,000CONTINGENCY
250,000 1,450,000 1,700,000Total
Prior
200,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,900,0001,900,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
1,900,000 1,900,000Total
566
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replace aging post construction structural cables on RALRC.
Project #R4406
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Theses cables were installed shortly after construction of the building. They were needed to stablize the building structure. The cables are
deteriorating and need to be replaced to maintain the structural integrity of the building
Budget Impact/Other
No change to operating budget.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name RALRC Structural Cables Category Recreation
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$250,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures
250,000250,000CONSTRUCTION
250,000 250,000Total
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources
250,000250,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
250,000 250,000Total
567
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Replacement of Mercer/Scanlon Gym/Entry HVAC Chiller replacement $100,000 and RALRC Gym HVAC Unit replacement or repairs.
Project #R4407
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
These units are critcal to public use of the recreation center gyms.
Budget Impact/Other
These updates replace aging equipment which will allow for more efficient and consistent temperates in the gyms.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Mercer & RALRC HVAC Replacement Category Recreation
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$200,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Expenditures
200,000200,000CONSTRUCTION
200,000 200,000Total
Total2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Funding Sources
200,000200,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
200,000 200,000Total
568
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Juli Seydell-Johnson
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Design and construction of a new Columbarium structure for single and double cremation niches. The scope of this project may or may not include
the expansion of the current Forestview Columbarium.
Project #R4408
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Current columbarium space is 74% sold. With average yearly rate of sale, 6.5 years of life expectancy on current columbarium.
Budget Impact/Other
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Columbarium Construction/Expansion Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$720,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
60,00060,000PLANNING/DESIGN
600,000600,000CONSTRUCTION
60,00060,000CONTINGENCY
720,000 720,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
720,000720,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
720,000 720,000Total
569
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact
2024 2028thru Department PARKS & RECREATION
Description
Funding to develop new neighborhood parks in emerging or underserved locations. 2024 location at newly acquired parcel along Shannon Dr. to
include a park shelter and playground.
Project #R4409
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The 2017 Park Master plan points to a districts with deficiencies in park land. This project will be designed to develop new neighborhood parks in
a growing or underserved neighborhoods as the opportunity becomes available.
Budget Impact/Other
Modest operating budget impacts are expected but not significantly higher than current mowing maintenance needs as the parcels transfer to City
ownership.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name New Park Development - Location Unspecified Category Parks Maintenance
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$250,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,00030,000PLANNING/DESIGN
180,000180,000CONSTRUCTION
5,0005,000INSPECTION
5,0005,000ADMINISTRATION
30,00030,000CONTINGENCY
250,000 250,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
250,000250,000GENERAL FUND
250,000 250,000Total
570
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jody Matherly
2024 2028thru Department POLICE
Description
RFP for acquisition and purchase of new body-worn and in-car camera hardware and software to replace the current system that is at end-of-life.
A new cloud-based system would also provide digital evidence management that was the basis of the original Y4446 project.
Project #Y4446
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The current body-worn camera and in-car camera hardware originally purchased in 2019 from WatchGuard is at end-of-life in part due to
Motorola’s acquisition of WatchGuard in 2022. Motorola announced that they were ending support/service of the current product at the end of
CY2024. In order to maintain transparency, follow best practices, and protect community members and officers, it imperative that the camera
systems are replaced. The cloud-based system will continue to allow staff to create links to video for the county attorney and the discovery
process. This system will also allow uploading of photographs and evidence from businesses, etc., creating a log and filing items under the proper
incident number making the entire process more efficient.
Budget Impact/Other
Y4446 currently has $125,000 in funding. New cameras, charging banks, spare batteries, upload stations, uniform accessories, mounting
hardware, video storage, Command Central Evidence, and 5.5 TB of storage will have a Year 1 cost of $251,575. Year 2-5 will have an annual
subscription fee for cameras and software of $144,140/year. Uploading of interview room video to the cloud is $4475/year; total annual cost for
Year 2-5 is $148,615.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Body Cameras & In Car Video Systems Category Police
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$250,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
125,000125,000EQUIPMENT
125,000 125,000Total
Prior
125,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
125,000125,000GENERAL FUND
125,000 125,000Total
Prior
125,000
Total
571
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jen Jordan
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The project consists of creating a Landfill Master Plan in 2021 and 2022, and the design and replacement of the landfill equipment storage
buildings, currently known as buildings A and B, in 2022 and 2023. The Master Plan component will determine where on the site the new building
will be constructed in addition to assessing overall traffic flow, potential compost facility changes and potential future methane use infrastructure
locations.
Project #L3328
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Based on progress in the master plan process in 2022 and signifcant cost increases in materials, the consultant is recommending an increase to the
budget.
Budget Impact/Other
The new building will be more energy efficient, allow for better equipment maintenance and accommodate storing landfill equipment indoors.
Potential grant funding.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Landfill Equipment Building Replacement Category Landfill
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$5,000,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Facilities Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
3,500,0003,500,000CONSTRUCTION
350,000350,000INSPECTION
150,000150,000ADMINISTRATION
150,000150,000CONTINGENCY
4,250,000 4,250,000Total
Prior
750,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
500,000500,000LANDFILL FUND
4,250,0004,250,000LANDFILL REPLACEMENT
RESERVE
4,750,000 4,750,000Total
Prior
250,000
Total
572
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jen Jordan
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The landfill six-acre compost pad will be backfilled in multiple areas to fill large pits. An asphalt layer will be added to cover the rock and a seal
coat will be applied to prevent liquids from seeping. A seal coat will be added to cover the raw millings on the eastern half of the pad that has not
been sealed in the past.
Project #L3333
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The landfill six-acre compost pad and wood processing pad is in need of significant repair. Deferred maintenance over many years has resulted in
the need for repair to ensure customer safety and regulatory compliance. The pad must meet the Iowa Department of Natural Resources'
requirements for impermeability and for stormwater control.
Budget Impact/Other
An improved surface will reduce equipment repair costs and reduce customer safety issues/potential liability claims. The estimated annual savings
is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Compost Pad Improvements & Expansion Category Landfill
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$4,350,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
55,00055,000PLANNING/DESIGN
3,500,0003,500,000CONSTRUCTION
55,00055,000INSPECTION
40,00040,000ADMINISTRATION
350,000350,000CONTINGENCY
4,000,000 4,000,000Total
Prior
350,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
4,000,0004,000,000FEDERAL GRANTS
4,000,000 4,000,000Total
Prior
350,000
Total
573
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jen Jordan
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project includes the design and installation of an expansion of the Landfill Dual Extraction System, which was originally constructed in 2018.
This project will expand the current system (13 pnuematic pumps and 4 solar pumps) to include pumps in 8-9 additional wells and add SCADA
monitoring to the proposed new and existing pumps. This revision pushes the project two years into the future.
Project #L3335
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The expansion will continue to improve landfill gas extraction as well as limit potential efffects of landfill gas, leachate migration, and odor, and
positively impact groundwater. Adding SCADA greatly improves monitoring capabilities and efficiencies for landfill staff.
Budget Impact/Other
Adding SCADA monitoring to the new and existing pumps will increase staff efficiency by allowing central monitoring.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Landfill Dual Extraction System Expansion Category Landfill
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$850,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
625,00050,000 575,000CONSTRUCTION
32,75032,750INSPECTION
30,75010,750 20,000ADMINISTRATION
61,50061,500CONTINGENCY
160,750 689,250 850,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
850,000160,750 689,250LANDFILL FUND
160,750 689,250 850,000Total
574
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jen Jordan
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Site traffic flow improvements include a second scale, electrical connectivity to the scale, additional software, improved wayfinding signage,
improvements to concrete near the scale, and the relocation of the oil shed for increased efficiency in traffic flow.
Project #L3348
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The current site configuration was designed and constructed in the early 2000's; traffic flow across the scale has increased by 52% in that time.
Customers often have to wait for service, and occasionally have signficant delays. A second scale would handle commercial customers separately
and reduce idling times for all customers, which could result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Budget Impact/Other
Grant assistance is likely for this purchase based on greenhouse gas reductions from reduced idling.
Useful Life 25 yearsProject Name Site Flow Improvements Category Landfill
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$207,500
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
15,0005,000 10,000PLANNING/DESIGN
177,50047,500 130,000CONSTRUCTION
15,0007,500 7,500INSPECTION
60,000 147,500 207,500Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
147,500147,500LANDFILL FUND
60,00060,000LANDFILL SURCHARGE
FUND
60,000 147,500 207,500Total
575
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Joe Welter
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The project consists of designing and building the next landfill cell in the Northeast Expansion Area of the site. A preliminary project will be
needed in advance of the cell construction to move haul roads, groundwater wells, and other site features.
Project #L3349
Priority Aesthetic Improvement (4)
Justification
FY23 Cell is estimated to have capacity for nine to eleven years. This would put the cell usage from 2024-2032 or 2024-2034. Based on the nine
year usage of FY23 Cell, the next cell will need to have construction completed in Calendar Year 2031. That would put design in Calendar Years
2029-2030. If FY23 Cell fills up quicker than anticipated, it will be beneficial to begin design and construction of the preliminary site feature
movement project well in advance of needing the cell.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Landfill Future Cell - Northeast Expansion Category Landfill
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$7,200,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
50,00050,000PLANNING/DESIGN
25,00025,000ADMINISTRATION
75,000 75,000Total
Future
7,125,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
75,00075,000LANDFILL REPLACEMENT
RESERVE
75,000 75,000Total
Future
7,125,000
Total
576
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ben Clark
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This is an annual project that will repair and/or improve storm water infrastructure throughout the City.
Project #M3631
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This project is required to maintain the existing storm water system and to make improvements where necessary.
Budget Impact/Other
The impact of this project on the operating budget is negligible.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Annual Stormwater Improvements Category Stormwater
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$2,880,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
1,200,000240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000CONSTRUCTION
240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 1,200,000Total
Prior
1,680,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,200,000240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000STORMWATER FUND
240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 240,000 1,200,000Total
Prior
1,680,000
Total
577
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ben Clark
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The project will reconstruct the top of the vault and modify the hatches in order to accomodate ADA compliant sidewalks. It will also include
replacment of the trash rack screen, control panel and modifications to the generator electrical connection.
Project #M3634
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The location of the vault and hatches creates a maintenance issue and prohibits the installation of ADA compliant sidewalks. This pump station
was installed 37 years ago and some of the components are in need of replacement.
Budget Impact/Other
There is no anticipated impact to the operating budget.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Rundell Street Pump Station Vault Modifications Category Stormwater
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$500,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
90,00090,000PLANNING/DESIGN
350,000350,000CONSTRUCTION
25,00025,000INSPECTION
10,0005,000 5,000ADMINISTRATION
25,00025,000CONTINGENCY
95,000 405,000 500,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
500,00095,000 405,000STORMWATER FUND
95,000 405,000 500,000Total
578
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ben Clark
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will install storm sewer pipe in an open ditch along the west side of River Street, north of the lower Lincoln School parking lot. A
five-foot-wide compliant sidewalk will replace the existing walk.
Project #M3635
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The existing open channel storm water drainage ditch is deteriorating and is susceptible to blockage from debris. Utility services have been
exposed to the surface due to erosion along the bottom of the ditch. Further erosion will potentially impact the sidewalk and street. A compliant
sidewalk will facilitate pedestrian traffic to the school.
Budget Impact/Other
There is no anticipated impact to operating budget.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name River Street Storm Sewer Improvements Category Stormwater
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$990,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
90,00090,000PLANNING/DESIGN
50,00050,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
700,000700,000CONSTRUCTION
60,00060,000INSPECTION
30,00030,000ADMINISTRATION
60,00060,000CONTINGENCY
140,000 850,000 990,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
990,000140,000 850,000STORMWATER FUND
140,000 850,000 990,000Total
579
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ben Clark
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will replace approximately 430 linear feet of corrugated metal pipe with reinforced concrete pipe.
Project #M3637
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The existing storm sewer was constructed approximately 40 years ago using corrugated metal pipe that is now severely corroded and past the end
of its useful life.
Budget Impact/Other
Impact to operating budget is expected to be less than $10,000 annually.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Peterson Street Storm Sewer Improvments Category Stormwater
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$500,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
50,00050,000PLANNING/DESIGN
400,000400,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000INSPECTION
5,0005,000ADMINISTRATION
35,00035,000CONTINGENCY
500,000 500,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
500,000500,000STORMWATER FUND
500,000 500,000Total
580
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ben Clark
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Locate with survey grade accuracy all storm sewers, manholes and intakes and deliver in a geographic information system geographic network with
associated metadata for asset management functions.
Project #M3638
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
Asset management requires an accurate asset inventory to reliably know the number, location and information regarding assets. Updated and
accurate mapping is also a requirement of the City's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit .
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have a negligible impact on the operating budget.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Storm Sewer Asset Inventory Category Stormwater
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$500,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000OTHER
100,000 100,000Total
Prior
400,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
100,000100,000STORMWATER FUND
100,000 100,000Total
Prior
400,000
Total
581
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ron Knoche
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Construct a new Equipment Maintenance Facility on the public works campus to replace the old and dated facility at the corner of Highways 1 & 6.
Project #P3953
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The current Equipment Maintenance Facility is outdated, inefficient, and a poor working environment for the employees.
Budget Impact/Other
A new facility will be more energy efficient which will save costs on utilities; however, a newer facility will add square footage and increase
insurance, cleaning, and similar expenses. The estimated annual increase in operating expenditures is $50,000 to $100,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Equipment Maintenance Facility replacement Category Equipment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$13,000,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Facilities Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
12,000,00012,000,000CONSTRUCTION
12,000,000 12,000,000Total
Prior
1,000,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
7,400,0007,400,000EQUIPMENT FUND
700,000700,000FACILITY REPLACEMENT
RESERVE
1,300,0001,300,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
500,000500,000LANDFILL FUND
250,000250,000REFUSE COLLECTION FUND
250,000250,000STORMWATER FUND
800,000800,000WASTEWATER FUND
800,000800,000WATER FUND
12,000,000 12,000,000Total
Prior
1,000,000
Total
582
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ron Knoche
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project improves the landscaping at the City entrance ways on North Dubuque Street and North Dodge Street including entrance signage on
North Dubuque.
Project #P3988
Priority Aesthetic Improvement (4)
Justification
The entrance ways to the city provide an important impression of the community to visitors. North Dubuque Street and North Dodge Street are
primary entrances to the City off Highway 80 and serve as the front doors to the city.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will slightly increase the annual operating expenditures due to the additional maintenance required on the landscaping and signage.
The estimated increase in operating expenditures is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Entrance Way Improvements Category Public Works Administration
Type One Phase
MATCH %VARIES
GRANTEE U OF I
Total Project Cost:$400,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
400,000400,000CONSTRUCTION
400,000 400,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000300,000GENERAL FUND
100,000100,000UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
400,000 400,000Total
583
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ron Knoche
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This is an annual project to replace or add traffic signals at intersections with outdated traffic signal equipment or at dangerous and uncontrolled
intersections.
Project #S3814
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The addition and replacement of traffic signal equipment ensures the safe flow of traffic, maintains equipment with updated technology, provides
for better fuel mileage consumption for motorists, and reduces traffic accidents due to unimproved intersections.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Annual Traffic Signal Projects Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$3,020,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
1,400,000200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000EQUIPMENT
200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,400,000Total
Prior
1,620,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,400,000200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
200,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,400,000Total
Prior
1,620,000
Total
584
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ron Knoche
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Annual appropriation for traffic calming projects
Project #S3816
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
These projects create safer and quieter neighborhoods from vehicle traffic.
Budget Impact/Other
The addition of infrastructure of this nature adds maintenance expense to the City's operating budget. The estimated increase in operating expenses
is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Traffic Calming Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$445,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
245,00045,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000CONSTRUCTION
45,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 245,000Total
Prior
200,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
245,00045,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
45,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 245,000Total
Prior
200,000
Total
585
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Annual appropriation for the construction of ADA accessible curb ramps.
Project #S3822
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
This program is to bring the City curb ramps in compliance with the Federal ADA standards.
Budget Impact/Other
This project creates additional infrastructure to maintain. The estimated increase in operating costs is negligible.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Curb Ramps-ADA Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,400,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
450,00090,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 90,000CONSTRUCTION
50,00010,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000ADMINISTRATION
100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000Total
Prior
900,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 500,000Total
Prior
900,000
Total
586
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Annual appropriation for resurfacing roadways and alleys including asphalt, concrete, and brick.
Project #S3824
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
This is project is necessary to maintain the city's street infrastructure at an acceptable level.
Budget Impact/Other
Replacing aged infrastructure will lower the City's operating expenditures through decreased maintenance costs. The estimated decrease in
operating expenses is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$29,012,622
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
500,000100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
10,305,7881,925,388 1,945,100 2,145,100 2,145,100 2,145,100CONSTRUCTION
250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000INSPECTION
250,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000ADMINISTRATION
2,125,388 2,145,100 2,345,100 2,345,100 2,345,100 11,305,788Total
Prior
17,706,834
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
10,600,0002,000,000 2,000,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,200,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
705,788125,388 145,100 145,100 145,100 145,100UTILITY FRANCHISE TAX
2,125,388 2,145,100 2,345,100 2,345,100 2,345,100 11,305,788Total
Prior
17,706,834
Total
587
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ron Knoche
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This is an annual project to convert overhead electrical systems to underground.
Dubuque Street, Riverside Drive, and Gilbert Street are currently the priority corridors for undergrounding electrical facilities.
Project #S3826
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The City receives franchise fees from utility services. A portion of these fees is assigned to underground electrical issues and for moving electrical
lines underground. This creates fewer electrical issues due to weather and a cleaner appearance from fewer above ground lines.
Budget Impact/Other
Maintenance of the electrical lines is the responsibility of the utility companies. This project has a negligible impact on the City's operating budget.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Underground Electrical Facilities Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$2,736,523
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
1,058,882188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700CONSTRUCTION
188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700 1,058,882Total
Prior
1,677,641
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,058,882188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700UTILITY FRANCHISE TAX
188,082 217,700 217,700 217,700 217,700 1,058,882Total
Prior
1,677,641
Total
588
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Ron Knoche
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This is an annual project to implement the recommendations of the bicycle master plan. Improvement projects include construction of bike lanes,
bike boulevards, and other features that will improve streets to promote equal access and usability for all modes of transportation. Projects also
fund the conversion of 4-lane roads into 3-lane roads in certain areas that are highly used by all of the various modes of transportation. Projects
are scheduled as follows:
2023 - Sunset Bike Lanes (Benton to Highway 1); Oakcrest Bike Blvd; Emerald Bike Blvd; Arlington Bicycle Blvd; 2024 - Dover /Westminster
Bike Blvd; Highland Bicycle Blvd; 2025 - Church Street Bicycle Blvd; Broadway Bike Lanes (Sandusky to Highway 6); Ridge/Broadway Bike
Blvd; 2026 - Washington Street Bike Blvd (Scott Blvd to 1st Avenue); River Bike Blvd; Woolf Bike Blvd; Newton Marked Route
Project #S3827
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
This project implements the bicycle master plan that meets the City's goals for a greener, more walkable community that is pedestrian and bicycle
friendly and helps build a more sustainable environment.
Budget Impact/Other
The impact of the operating budget is negligible.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Bicycle Master Plan Implementation Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,450,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Bike Master Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000CONSTRUCTION
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 200,000Total
Prior
1,250,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
200,00050,000 50,000 50,000 50,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 200,000Total
Prior
1,250,000
Total
589
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This provides for the biennial inspection and preservation of Iowa City's bridges including major repairs and restoration.
Project #S3910
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Repairs to bridge components that have deteriorated because of age or have been damaged from vehicular collisions or other factors, are necessary
to provide safe structures for motorists and pedestrians. The budget amount is higher than past years, as necessary repairs have exceeded available
funding. Currently, there is a backlog of repairs that need to be completed.
Budget Impact/Other
This is a maintenance project, and repairs will require continued regular maintenance. However, completing maintenance on a regular basis should
reduce maintenance costs over the life of the bridges.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Annual Bridge Maintenance & Repair Category Street Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$3,150,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
160,00050,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 35,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,200,000300,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000CONSTRUCTION
75,00015,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000INSPECTION
165,00035,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 25,000ADMINISTRATION
400,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,600,000Total
Prior
1,550,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,600,000400,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
400,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 1,600,000Total
Prior
1,550,000
Total
590
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Geoff Fruin
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project is part of the downtown streetscape master plan. This project reconstructs Dubuque Street from Washington to Iowa Avenue. The
project also improves sidewalk pavement, addresses critical utility updates, and enhances the retail environment with streetscape components.
Project also includes alley improvements, lighting, and wayfinding.
Project #S3939
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Dubuque Street is an important link in Downtown as is often the entry way for visitors into the area. The project will narrow the road creating a
more pedestrian friendly environment and allowing for enhanced retail areas.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will slightly increase the annual operating expenditures due to the additional maintenance required on the landscaping and signage.
The estimated increase in operating expenditures is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Dubuque Street Reconstruction Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$4,030,000
TIF DISTRICT City-University
PLAN Downtown Streetscape Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,00030,000PLANNING/DESIGN
3,100,0003,100,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000150,000INSPECTION
50,00050,000ADMINISTRATION
400,000400,000CONTINGENCY
3,730,000 3,730,000Total
Prior
300,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
4,030,0004,030,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
4,030,000 4,030,000Total
591
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Sovers
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will reconstruct Court Street from Muscatine Avenue to 1st Avenue.
Project #S3946
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Court Street is an important collector street that connects the east side of Iowa City to the Downtown area. The project will replace aging street
and sidewalk pavement that is in poor condition and upgrade public utilities as needed.
Budget Impact/Other
Replacing aged infrastructure will lower the City's operating expenditures through decreased maintenance costs. The estimated decrease in
operating expenses is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Court Street Reconstruction Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$12,200,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
300,000300,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
8,300,0008,300,000CONSTRUCTION
200,000200,000INSPECTION
150,00050,000 100,000ADMINISTRATION
500,000500,000CONTINGENCY
600,000600,000OTHER
950,000 9,100,000 10,050,000Total
Prior
2,150,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
10,300,0001,500,000 8,800,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
1,000,0001,000,000REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES
2,500,000 8,800,000 11,300,000Total
Prior
900,000
Total
592
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will study the south Hwy 1/Hwy 6 intersection and adjacent City owned properties and provide a functional design for the preferred
future improvements.
Project #S3951
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This area is likely to redevelop in the future, and it is important to have an understanding of the anticipated roadway improvments/needs when
considering possible changes to the surrounding area. This project will also provide a plan for future trail connections and other associated
improvements.
Budget Impact/Other
The proposed study and functional design is not expected to have any operating budget impacts.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Hwy 1/Hwy 6 Intersection Improvements Study Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$150,000
TIF DISTRICT Riverside Drive
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
150,000150,000PLANNING/DESIGN
150,000 150,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
150,000150,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
150,000 150,000Total
593
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Reconstruction of Dodge Street from Governor Street to Burlington Street. This will be a joint project with the DOT, and will include new street
pavement, sidewalk, utility improvements and other associated work.
Project #S3952
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This section of Dodge Street is in poor condition and requires significant ongoing maintenance.
Budget Impact/Other
Replacing aged infrastructure will lower the City's operating expenditures through decreased maintenance costs. The estimated decrease in
operating expenses is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Dodge Street Reconstruct - Governor to Burlington Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %35%
GRANTEE IDOT
Total Project Cost:$21,325,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
200,000200,000PLANNING/DESIGN
300,000150,000 150,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
15,000,00015,000,000CONSTRUCTION
400,000400,000INSPECTION
400,000400,000ADMINISTRATION
3,500,0003,500,000CONTINGENCY
200,000 150,000 19,450,000 19,800,000Total
Prior
1,525,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
3,750,0003,750,000FEDERAL GRANTS
8,258,0008,258,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
8,200,0008,200,000OTHER STATE GRANTS
20,208,000 20,208,000Total
Prior
1,117,000
Total
594
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Conversion of Market Street and Jefferson Street from one-way to two-way corridors. The project cost includes new traffic signals, pavement
markings and signage necessary to implement the conversion. The conversion is intended to generally take place betweenn Madison Street and the
eastern termini of the one-way streets - exact limits subject to further evaluation.This project will also add electrical outlets to each of the
pedestrian level light poles on Linn Street from Jefferson Street to Bloomington Street.
Project #S3953
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The feasibility of the project was initially evaluated as a part of the Downtown Iowa City Traffic Modeling Study completed in 2015.
Budget Impact/Other
Operating budget impacts are assumed to be negliable as the corridors already exist and require rountine maintneance activities. The conversion
will only change how the facilities are used by the traveling public.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Market St & Jefferson St Two-Way Conversion Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$5,000,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
400,000400,000PLANNING/DESIGN
25,00025,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
3,825,0003,825,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000100,000INSPECTION
100,000100,000ADMINISTRATION
550,000550,000CONTINGENCY
425,000 4,575,000 5,000,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
5,000,0005,000,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
5,000,000 5,000,000Total
595
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Melissa Clow
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Reconstruction of N. Gilbert Street from the construction limits of the Gateway project just south of Kimball Road to and including the intersection
with Brown Street. Improvements to inlcude new sanitary sewer, adjustment and replacement of minor sections of water main and fire hydrants,
new stormsewer extensions, PCC roadway paving on the main corridor of N Gilbert Street, reconstruction of the brick Brown Street and N Gilbert
Street intersection, sidewalks on both sides of the street, retaining wall reconstruction and repairs, and private utility undergrounding. The
reconstruction of the sidewalk crosswalk at the intersection with Kimball Road is also included.
Project #S3955
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Gilbert Street requires full reconstruction at this time. There are no storm sewers between Brown Street and the new intakes installed with the
Gateway project. Sidewalks are located only at the top of the hill, near Brown Street and residents have requested that pedestrian connectivity be
provided to them with the roadway improvements.
Budget Impact/Other
Replacing aged infrastructure will lower the City's operating expenditures through decreased maintenance costs. The estimated decrease in
operating expenses is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name N. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$2,750,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
65,00065,000PLANNING/DESIGN
2,135,000200,000 1,935,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000100,000INSPECTION
100,000100,000ADMINISTRATION
150,000150,000CONTINGENCY
265,000 2,285,000 2,550,000Total
Prior
200,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
2,750,000900,000 1,850,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
900,000 1,850,000 2,750,000Total
596
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Melissa Clow
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will replace the existing Gilbert Street Bridge over Ralston Creek. In addition, the project will include removal and replacement of
slope protection, sidewalk, storm sewer, water main, roadway paving and other related work.
Project #S3956
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The Biennial Bridge Inspection Program identified advanced deterioration of the bridge deck and superstructure on the existing Gilbert Street
Bridge. The Program recommended that the bridge be scheduled for significant repair or replacement.
Budget Impact/Other
Replacing aged infrastructure will lower the City's ongoing expenditures through decreased maintenance costs. The estimated decrease in
operating expenses is less than $10,000 / year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Gilbert Street Bridge Replacement Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %60%
GRANTEE IDOT
Total Project Cost:$5,750,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
850,000850,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000150,000INSPECTION
375,000375,000CONTINGENCY
1,375,000 1,375,000Total
Prior
4,375,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,375,0001,375,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
1,375,000 1,375,000Total
Prior
4,375,000
Total
597
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Reconstruction of Taft Avenue from American Legion Road to Lower West Branch. Design of this project would begin in 2022 with construction
to begin in 2025.
Project #S3959
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The properties west of Taft Avenue between Lower West Branch Road and American Legion Road are now fully developed. With the construction
of the new Hoover School and the upcoming American Legion Road and Scott Boulevard trunk sewer extension projects, the area will likely
experience growth in the next five to ten years necessitating improvements to Taft Avenue.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will add infrastructure into the City which will incrementally increase the City's operating costs. The estimated increase in operating
expenditures is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Taft Avenue Reconstruct - Am Legion to Lwr West Br Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$13,200,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
350,000350,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
9,750,0009,750,000CONSTRUCTION
300,000300,000INSPECTION
300,000300,000ADMINISTRATION
1,500,0001,500,000CONTINGENCY
12,200,000 12,200,000Total
Prior
1,000,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
3,500,0003,500,000FEDERAL GRANTS
9,700,0009,700,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
13,200,000 13,200,000Total
598
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Kent Ralston
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Obtain consultant services to perform an alignment study for the Oakdale Boulevard extension east of Highway 1.
Project #S3960
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This project will conduct an aligment study for the Oakdale Boulevard extension east of Highway 1. The existing alignment study was completed
in 2003 and changes in land use, ownership and travel patterns nessesitate revisting the appropriate alignment for the road extension. This project
also meets the Council's Strategic Plan goal of 'Investing in Public Infrastructure' by initiating a planning effort to prepare for future expansion of a
critical public facility.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will not have an impact on the operating budget.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Oakdale Blvd Extension - Alignment Study Category Street Operations
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$100,000
TIF DISTRICT Northgate Corporate Park
PLAN Transportation Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
100,000 100,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
100,000100,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
100,000 100,000Total
599
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jason Havel
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will replace both the eastbound and westbound Burlington Street bridges with one new bridge over the Iowa River. In addition, the
project will include repair or replacement of the existing pedestrian overpass at Riverside Drive, realignment of Grand Avenue west of Riverside
Drive, reconstruction of portions of Grand Avenue, Byington Road and Melrose Avenue, and investigation of the feasibililty of eliminating the
existing dam. This project will be a joint project with the DOT.
Project #S3963
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The 2019 and 2021 biennial bridge inspection programs identified advanced detorioration of the sub and super structures on the Burlington Street
Bridges. The programs recommended the bridge to be scheduled for replacement.
Budget Impact/Other
Operating expenses are expected to decrease, as this will be replacing aged infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. It is also
anticipated the DOT will take over ownership and maintenance of the new bridge.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Burlington Street Bridge Replacement Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %VARIES
GRANTEE STP
Total Project Cost:$30,150,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
3,200,000300,000 750,000 2,150,000PLANNING/DESIGN
26,350,0005,625,000 20,725,000CONSTRUCTION
325,00025,000 50,000 50,000 100,000 100,000ADMINISTRATION
250,000250,000CONTINGENCY
325,000 800,000 2,450,000 5,725,000 20,825,000 30,125,000Total
Prior
25,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
9,025,0009,025,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
9,025,000 9,025,000Total
Prior
300,000
Total
Future
20,825,000
Total
600
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Melissa Clow
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will provide repairs to the existing pedestrain overpass, including removal of loose and delaminated material and the application of a
corrosive inhibiting coating to protect the exposed areas and match the appearance of the surrounding concrete. New light fixtures, expansion
jointing, walkway surfacing and handrails will be provided. The walkway to the Iowa Avenue Pedestrian underpass will be reconstructed to meet
current ADA requirements.
Project #S3978
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
A condition assessment of the Pedestrian Bridge was completed in the Spring of 2021 and a rehabilitation project was recommended. Widespread
areas of deterioration exist along the outside edges of the carousel deck and bridge deck. Expansion joints are not functioning well, there are
exposed electric wires at the light pole blisters, and areas of the railing are damaged. Loose material causing immediate concern was removed in
cooperation with the Iowa DOT.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will reduce the maintenance costs through the rehabilitation of an older structure. This project is expected to extend the life of the
pedestrian bridge from 10 to 30 years. The annual savings is less than $10,000 / year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Riverside Dr. Pedestrian Bridge at Iowa Ave Rehab Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %25%
GRANTEE IDOT
Total Project Cost:$1,910,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
1,440,0001,440,000CONSTRUCTION
30,00030,000INSPECTION
55,00055,000ADMINISTRATION
50,00050,000CONTINGENCY
1,575,000 1,575,000Total
Prior
335,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
635,000635,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
850,000850,000OTHER STATE GRANTS
425,000425,000UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
1,910,000 1,910,000Total
601
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Kent Ralston
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will remove existing right turn bays and install pedestrian refuge islands on Camp Cardinal Boulevard at Kennedy Parkway.
Project #S3981
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This project is necessary to improve the safey and comfort of bikes and pedestrians crossing Camp Cardinal Boulevard. With Borlaug Elementary
School to the east of the corridor and numerous recent developments to the west, the current configuration is not adequate. This project is intended
to be a mid-term (10-20 year) improvment until which time construction of a full roundabout may be warranted. This project will need to be
coordianted with the City of Coralville as half of the intersection is in their municpal boundary.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have no impact on operating budgets.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Camp Cardinal / Kennedy Parkway - Ped Accom Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$320,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN Transportation Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,87030,870PLANNING/DESIGN
5,0005,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
212,100212,100CONSTRUCTION
20,58020,580INSPECTION
20,58020,580ADMINISTRATION
30,87030,870CONTINGENCY
320,000 320,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
160,000160,000OTHER LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS
160,000160,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
320,000 320,000Total
602
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Kent Ralston
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will install traffic signals for motorists/pedestrians at the North Dodge Street / ACT Circle intersection.
Project #S3982
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The intersection is currently only stop controlled for ACT Circle and has limited sight distance due to the vertical curvature of Dodge Street. The
intersection currently meets applicable traffic signal warrants. Project approval will need to be obtained from the Iowa DOT.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will add costs to the Streets Department operating budget for general maintenance of signal equipment.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name North Dodge St / ACT Circle - Signalization Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$450,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN Transportation Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
43,71843,718PLANNING/DESIGN
5,0005,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
270,129270,129CONSTRUCTION
29,14529,145INSPECTION
29,14529,145ADMINISTRATION
72,86372,863CONTINGENCY
450,000 450,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
450,000450,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
450,000 450,000Total
603
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Sovers
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This corridor is a part of the downtwon streetscape master plan. The scope of thie project is the reconstruction of Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street
to Gilbert Street. The project also includes replacement of sidewalks and curb ramps, utility upgrades and streetscape amenities.
Project #S3983
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Iowa Avenue is an important corridor within the downtown area that is lined with the retail on the south side and the University of Iowa Campus
on the north. The public infrastructure and streestcape amenities are starting to show signs of detoration and are in need replacement. Addtionally,
the electrical system is in need of upgrading to provide adequate power during festivals and events.
Budget Impact/Other
This project is replacing existing infrastructure and should reduce future street maintenance costs. The anticipated annual savings is less than
$10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50Project Name Iowa Avenue Improvements Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$2,650,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
250,000250,000PLANNING/DESIGN
2,000,0002,000,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000150,000INSPECTION
50,00050,000ADMINISTRATION
200,000200,000CONTINGENCY
300,000 2,350,000 2,650,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
2,650,000300,000 2,350,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
300,000 2,350,000 2,650,000Total
604
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Sovers
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The project will involve the construction of sidewalk along High Street between 1801 High Street and Morningside Drive as well as along
Southgate Avenue between 303 and 367 Southgate Avenue.
Project #S3984
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
This project improves the City's multimodal transportation system for pedestrians and bicycles by filling in portions of the sidewalk network that
have missing segments.
Budget Impact/Other
Sidewalks are maintained by the adjoining property owners and will not increase the City's operating expenses.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name High Street & Southgate Ave Sidewalk Infill Proj Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$160,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
10,00010,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000CONTINGENCY
30,00030,000OTHER
50,000 50,000Total
Prior
110,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
50,00050,000GO BONDS-ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE
50,000 50,000Total
Prior
110,000
Total
605
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Scott Sovers
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The project will involve the extension of Camp Cardinal Road from Gathering Place Lane to the north end of the Right of Way at 608 Camp
Cardinal Road. The project will include storm sewer, a traffic circle, and other related work.
Project #S3986
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
Camp Cardinal Road from Gathering Place Lane to the north end of the Right of Way at 608 Camp Cardinal Road is currently a roughly 24' wide
gravel road that does not meet City standards. It is anticipated that the properties on both sides may be developed in the next few years.
Budget Impact/Other
Operating expenses are expected to decrease as this project will replace gravel surfaced roadway with a new paved urban street with sidewalks.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Camp Cardinal Road Extension Project Category Street Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$1,000,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
15,00015,000PLANNING/DESIGN
5,0005,000LAND/ROW ACQUISITION
700,000700,000CONSTRUCTION
80,00080,000INSPECTION
80,00080,000ADMINISTRATION
120,000120,000CONTINGENCY
1,000,000 1,000,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
800,000800,000REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES
200,000200,000ROAD USE TAX FUND
1,000,000 1,000,000Total
606
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Joe Welter
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project consists of annual sanitary sewer repairs and preventive maintenance throughout the sewer system. Work include sewer lining, spot
repairs and manhole lining and replacement.
Project #V3101
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This work is necessary to prevent sewer cave-ins and blockages that can cause sanitary sewer overflows and basement flooding and reduces
infiltration and inflow to the sanitary sewer system.
Budget Impact/Other
This project reduces expenditures through the replacement of aged infrastructure with new infrastructure. The anticipated savings are less than
$10,000 per year.
Useful Life 60 yearsProject Name Annual Sewer Main Replacement Category Wastewater Treatment
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$8,750,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
3,000,000500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000CONSTRUCTION
500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000 3,000,000Total
Prior
5,750,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
3,000,000500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000WASTEWATER FUND
500,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 750,000 3,000,000Total
Prior
5,750,000
Total
607
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will have multiple phases to rehabilitate and improve the digester complex. The phases will include new process related structures and
equipment to mitigate struvite formation and improve sludge quality. General building and equipment improvements include heat exchanger
replacements, digester cover repairs and/or replacement, sludge recirculation pumps and piping, electrical, instrumentation and controls upgrades.
Project #V3151
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Biological nutrient removal as part of the 2014 project captures phosphorous (P) and creates struvite in the digesters. It collects on piping,
equipment and in structures. Current struvite management uses extensive maintenance resources. Additionally, the digester complex was
constructed in 1989/2002 and the facility and equipment are at various stages of wear, nearing the end of their useful life.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will reduce operating and maintenance cost through the rehabilitation of older equipment and adding new equipment. The annual
savings is less than $10,000 per year.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Wastewater fund, and the City reasonably expects to
reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Digester Complex Rehabilitation Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$16,200,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
12,500,00012,500,000CONSTRUCTION
200,000200,000INSPECTION
100,000100,000ADMINISTRATION
1,500,0001,500,000CONTINGENCY
14,300,000 14,300,000Total
Prior
1,900,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
16,200,00016,200,000REVENUE BONDS
16,200,000 16,200,000Total
608
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Reroute the Benton Trunk sewer from Emerald Street to Westgate Street through green space and a parking lot. This will allow access for future
maintenance and removes the sewer from under and close proximity to an apartment complex. The project will increase the sewer capacity at
Emerald Street and remove a capacity restriction (pipe diameter) at Emerald Street.
Project #V3162
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Previous rerouting of the trunk and upstream sanitary sewer left undersized piping creating a bottle neck and limited maintenance access to the
sanitary sewer on private property. The bottle neck has caused potential project to be routed to the west or not pursued. Making improvements will
allow better access and not be a bottleneck, which limits future growth north of Melrose Avenue.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have a minimal impact on the operating budget.
Useful Life 75 yearsProject Name Benton Street Trunk Sewer Improvements Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$910,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
15,00015,000PLANNING/DESIGN
40,00040,000INSPECTION
15,00015,000ADMINISTRATION
85,00085,000CONTINGENCY
155,000 155,000Total
Prior
155,000
Total
Future
600,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
155,000155,000WASTEWATER FUND
155,000 155,000Total
Prior
155,000
Total
Future
600,000
Total
609
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The project would include the replacement of return activaterd sludge pumps (RAS) 7121A, 7122A, 7123A, 5301A and 5401A along with
associated equipment. This includes all pumps, valves, sludge and any piping/structural modifications required to fit the pumps.
Project #V3164
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
These pumps and valves have been in service since 2002 and are nearing the end of their useful working life. The maintenance repair frequency for
these pumps has been increasing in the past year. Failure to replace these pumps in a timely manner could cause diminished operation and
treatment of the wastewater resulting in violations of our NPDES discharge permit.
Budget Impact/Other
New pumps and associated equipment would increase pump efficiency, and lower energy consumption and maintenance costs. The estimated
reduction in operating expenditures is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Return Activated Sludge Pump Replacement Category Wastewater Treatment
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$300,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
300,000300,000CONSTRUCTION
300,000 300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000300,000WASTEWATER FUND
300,000 300,000Total
610
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replacement of the influent pump station pumps 1301A, 1302A, and 1303A, Variable Frequency Drive's (VFD's) for these pumps, and the VFD's
for pumps 1304A, 1305A, and 1306A. This is inclusive of any piping/electrical modifications that will be required.
Project #V3165
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
There are 6 influent pumps and drives currently installed. The 3 pumps listed were installed in 2002 and are at the end of their design life. The
pumps have had significant repairs over the past 5-years but they have not extended their design life. They are close coupled centrifugal pumps and
be replaced by dry pit submersible pumps that match existing style of the remaining pumps. All drives were part of the original 2002 install and
will be replaced with the project. Other work includes piping mods, controls, installation, and SCADA integration.
Budget Impact/Other
The existing pumps have increasing maintenance cost and operation costs when they are OOS. New pumps and drives will improve pump
efficiency of all pumps, lower power cost and reduced maintenance cost. The current pumps are rated at 10 milllion gallons per day, the newer
pumps will be 12 MGD.
Useful Life 25 yearsProject Name Replacement of Influent Pump Station Pumps Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$300,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
300,000300,000CONSTRUCTION
300,000 300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000300,000WASTEWATER FUND
300,000 300,000Total
611
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Rehabilitate selected equipment at the Napoleon Lift Station including the bar screen crawler assemblies with electric drive units, provide
screening washer compactors, role off, air handling system and rebuilding of the NPPS Pumps #1 and #6 pumping assembly’s and replacing
associated electrical or mechanical appurtenances as necessary.
Project #V3169
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Napoleon lift station was constructed in 2000 and is the primary lift station for approximately 2/3 of the wastewater flow to the WWTP. The Bar
screen crawler, pumps #1 and #6 and air handling system have operated consistently since its coming into operations and show wear and tear
consistent with 20 years of operations and are nearing the end of their useful design life. Improvements in crawler, adding a washer/compactor with
roll off, and pump design will offer operation and efficiency improvements.
Budget Impact/Other
Napoleon Lift Station is the City's primary lift station conveying 2/3 of the daily total flow to the WWTP. If any of this equipment were to fail it
would limit the operation of the lift station until repairs could be made.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Napoleon Lift Station Improvements Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$2,825,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
325,000325,000PLANNING/DESIGN
2,237,0002,237,000CONSTRUCTION
33,00033,000INSPECTION
14,00014,000ADMINISTRATION
216,000216,000CONTINGENCY
325,000 2,500,000 2,825,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
2,825,000325,000 2,500,000WASTEWATER FUND
325,000 2,500,000 2,825,000Total
612
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replace roofs on the following buildings: IPS, SABS, SSPUS, SSPRS, SDSB, SSDA1, SSDS2 and the gas house. This project was originally to
start in 2022 but delays in the building roof evaluations, we proposed to move this to start in 2023.
Project #V3170
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
These roofs were identified by City staff as being deficient. The bulk of these buildings are part of the original WWTP project from 1988 with the
others from the 2000 project. They have outlived any warranty’s given at the time of construction and are in need of replacement.
Budget Impact/Other
These roof's cover multiple buildings with critical infrastructure in them. Should any building suffer water damage that impedes the division staff
from performing their job function or causes equipment failure, that could cause the WWTP to not meet its NPDES permit required discharge
limits and put the City in environmental liability.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name WWTP Roof Replacements Category Wastewater Treatment
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$747,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
20,00020,000PLANNING/DESIGN
278,000278,000CONSTRUCTION
10,00010,000INSPECTION
10,00010,000ADMINISTRATION
32,00032,000CONTINGENCY
350,000 350,000Total
Prior
397,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
350,000350,000WASTEWATER FUND
350,000 350,000Total
Prior
397,000
Total
613
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replace the remaining mixers in the aeration trains 1 - 4 with high efficiency mixers matching those placed in Cell 9 of trains 1-4 and replace
mixers in the high strength tank. This would be total of 30 mixers.
Project #V3174
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
Most of these mixers are original to the 2002/2014 construction and have been rebuilt at least once at a cost of $7,000 to almost $10,000 a piece.
They typically operate 24hs/7 days a week when the trains are in service. Replacement with the higher efficiency mixer with lower horsepower will
decrease energy usage and continue to reduce our carbon footprint. Estimated cost savings over a 20-year period were estimated to be in excess of
$600,000 when all 30 mixers in operation.
Budget Impact/Other
We anticipate an energy consumption reduction of 15% and will reduce our electrical usage/cost and continue to reduce our carbon footprint.
Useful Life 25 yearsProject Name Aeration Equipment Improvements Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$3,628,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
750,000300,000 350,000 100,000CONSTRUCTION
300,000 350,000 100,000 750,000Total
Future
2,878,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
750,000300,000 350,000 100,000WASTEWATER FUND
300,000 350,000 100,000 750,000Total
Future
2,878,000
Total
614
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Place Parshall flume(s) directly downstream of the grit tank channel isolation valves including ultrasonic measuring. This will require channel
modifications, flume and sensor installation and programming into the headworks PLC.
Project #V3175
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Flow measuring was changed from a Parshall flume to an in-channel area velocity sensor/meter in the last plant upgrade. That sensor/meter failed
and subsequent efforts at flow measurement lack staff confidence in being greater than 80% accurate. Parshall flumes have been used in the
wastewater industry for decades with 99+% accuracy and confidence.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will reduce operating and maintenance cost through the rehabilitation of older equipment. The annual savings is less than $10,000 per
year.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Wastewater Treatment Facility Imp 2022 Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$536,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
285,000285,000CONSTRUCTION
285,000 285,000Total
Prior
251,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
285,000285,000WASTEWATER FUND
285,000 285,000Total
Prior
251,000
Total
615
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replace the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) for the Influent Pump Station (IPS), Sludge Processing Building (SSPRS), Motor
Vehicle Storage Building (MVSB), Administration Building (ADMIN), and Grit Building (GRIT)
Project #V3177
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The HVAC systems for the buildings listed above are all original to them. They age from 20 to 35 years old and have had significant repair work in
the past 5 years but that has not extended the useful life of these systems. Due to the nature of the facility, building ventilation is critical to the
work that is being performed and provides a safe work environment for the employees.
Budget Impact/Other
The estimated impact on the operating budget is less than $10,000.
Useful Life 25 yearsProject Name HVAC Replacement Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$743,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
743,000683,000 60,000CONSTRUCTION
683,000 60,000 743,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
743,000683,000 60,000WASTEWATER FUND
683,000 60,000 743,000Total
616
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will replace the rake mechanisms for Calrifiers C3300 and 3400 that were new in 2002 and part of WWTP upgrades.
Project #V3178
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
They both have the original zinc plated carbon steel mechanisms that are severly corroded and are in need of replacement and/or repair. These
repairs were identified during recent inspections of the clarifiers. These repairs are necessary to avoid untimely equipment failure..
Budget Impact/Other
This project repairs existing equipment which should reduce maintenance and repairs costs. The estimated impact on the operating budget is less
than $10,000.
Useful Life 25 yearsProject Name Primary Clarifier Repairs Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$705,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
34,00034,000PLANNING/DESIGN
600,000600,000CONSTRUCTION
7,0007,000INSPECTION
4,0004,000ADMINISTRATION
60,00060,000CONTINGENCY
705,000 705,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
705,000705,000WASTEWATER FUND
705,000 705,000Total
617
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replace RDT 1 and 2 with in-kind process equipment or a more efficient process equipment. This will include all ancillary equipment required to
make this an operational and a direct replacement for the existing RDTs 1 and 2 and all of their ancillary equipment.
Project #V3179
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Replace RDT 1 and 2 with in-kind process equipment or a more efficient process equipment. This will include all ancillary equipment required to
make this an operational and a direct replacement for the existing RDTs 1 and 2 and all of their ancillary equipment.
Budget Impact/Other
The estimated impact on the operating budget is less than $10,000.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Rotating Drum Thickener Replacement 1 and 2 Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,662,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
195,000195,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,300,0001,300,000CONSTRUCTION
25,00025,000INSPECTION
12,00012,000ADMINISTRATION
130,000130,000CONTINGENCY
195,000 1,467,000 1,662,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,662,000195,000 1,467,000WASTEWATER FUND
195,000 1,467,000 1,662,000Total
618
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Install a fourth Effluent Water Pump to serve the in plant distribution system and soccer park irrigation system. Work includes rebuilding of the
Amiad filtration system.
Project #V3183
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
There are 5 pumps installed at the effluent water pump station. Three are rated at 900-GPM and two are rated at 500-GPM. We are seeing the three
900-GPM pumps running at capacity and need an additionla pump as a standy pump.
Budget Impact/Other
The estimated impact on the operating budget is less than $10,000
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Effluent Water Pump Station Improvements Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$76,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
60,00060,000CONSTRUCTION
5,0005,000INSPECTION
5,0005,000ADMINISTRATION
6,0006,000CONTINGENCY
76,000 76,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
76,00076,000WASTEWATER FUND
76,000 76,000Total
619
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project includes a new process to treat the digester gas to pipeline quality and infrastructure necessary to transport conditioned gas to the
pipeline network. Additionally, a High Strength Receiving Station will be installed for additional biogas feedstock.
Project #V3184
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The 2022 Digester Complex Facilities Plan identified pipeline injection as a potential revenue generating alternative for biogas reuse. Funding
may be available through the Infrastructure and Jobs Investment Act.
Budget Impact/Other
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Wastewater Digester Gas Improvements Category Wastewater Treatment
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$16,800,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
13,650,00013,650,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000100,000INSPECTION
50,00050,000ADMINISTRATION
1,200,0001,200,000CONTINGENCY
15,000,000 15,000,000Total
Prior
1,800,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
16,800,00016,800,000REVENUE BONDS
16,800,000 16,800,000Total
620
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Tim Wilkey
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
This project will replace the rake mechanisms and drives for Clarifiers C5300 and 5400 that were new in 2002 and part of WWTP upgrades.
Project #V3185
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
They both have the original zinc plated carbon steel mechanisms that are severely corroded and are in need of replacement and/or repair. These
repairs were identified during recent inspections of the clarifiers. These repairs are necessary to avoid untimely equipment failure.
Budget Impact/Other
The estimated impact on the operating budget is less than $10,000
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name WW Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifier Repairs Category Wastewater Treatment
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$871,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
30,00030,000PLANNING/DESIGN
750,000750,000CONSTRUCTION
7,0007,000INSPECTION
4,0004,000ADMINISTRATION
80,00080,000CONTINGENCY
871,000 871,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
871,000871,000WASTEWATER FUND
871,000 871,000Total
621
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
**Revised to increase the budget from $650,000 to $800,000 due to inflation** This is a water main replacement project on Bradford Dr, Louise
St, and Wayne Ave. Approximately 1950 feet of 6-inch cast-iron pipe (vintage 1956) will be replaced with 2,500 feet of 8-inch PVC. The scope
of the project will replace or install water main on Bradford Dr from Arthur St to 1st Ave, on Louise St from Bradford Dr to Wayne Ave, and on
Wayne Ave from Wade St to Arthur St.
Project #W3300
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The existing water main has been subject to (18) water main breaks. This project would also make the distribution system more robust by adding
an additional looped feed to the system. This water main feeds Southeast Junior High School and Mercer Park. The water main in this area is not
under road pavement. There will be approximately (30) services lines, (20) valves, (6) fire hydrants, (21) driveway approaches, and (9)
intersections impacted or installed by the project.
Budget Impact/Other
Reduced expenditures for the repair of main breaks and associated pavement.
Useful Life 100Project Name Bradford Drive Water Main Replacement Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$800,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
80,00080,000PLANNING/DESIGN
720,000720,000CONSTRUCTION
80,000 720,000 800,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
800,00080,000 720,000WATER FUND
80,000 720,000 800,000Total
622
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Revised cost estimate based on actual consultant agreement and preliminary OPCC of design. Currently funded at $661,500 ($67.5K in 2023 and
$594K in 2024), need to increase to $1,000,000 in 2024** Replace approximately 2,000 feet of 1964 16-inch ductile iron water main along the
north side of Highway 6 from Fairmeadows Blvd. to Industrial Park Rd. with 16-inch PVC water main.
Project #W3314
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
This water main has had five (5) water main breaks since the year 2000, four (4) of which have happened in 2018/2019. The type of break have
been majority corrosion related and it is expected to continue to have main breaks on this main until it is replaced due to corrosive soils. Due to
the size and relative location of the water main in the distribution system the breaks on this line are very disruptive - large pressure swings that
cause other water quality and integrity issues as well as loss of service to critical customers.
Budget Impact/Other
Main breaks on average cost approximately $10,000 each to repair. The main breaks on this stretch of Hwy 6 are significant enough to cause
cascading effects such as more main breaks or the need to flush the distribution system which increases costs. Therefore the replacement of this
main will have a direct impact on the operational budget lessening main break repairs and indirectly by increasing system integrity overall.
Useful Life 75 yearsProject Name High Service Pump VFD Replacement Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,375,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
125,000125,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,250,0001,250,000CONSTRUCTION
1,375,000 1,375,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,375,0001,375,000WATER FUND
1,375,000 1,375,000Total
623
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replace approximately 2,000 feet of 1964 16-inch ductile iron water main along the north side of Highway 6 from Fairmeadows Blvd. to Industrial
Park Rd. with 16-inch PVC water main.
Project #W3320
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
This water main has had five (5) water main breaks since the year 2000, four (4) of which have happened in 2018/2019. The type of break have
been majority corrosion related and it is expected to continue to have main breaks on this main until it is replaced due to corrosive soils. Due to
the size and relative location of the water main in the distribution system the breaks on this line are very disruptive - large pressure swings that
cause other water quality and integrity issues as well as loss of service to critical customers.
Budget Impact/Other
Main breaks on average cost approximately $10,000 each to repair. The main breaks on this stretch of Hwy 6 are significant enough to cause
cascading effects such as more main breaks or the need to flush the distribution system which increases costs. Therefore the replacement of this
main will have a direct impact on the operational budget lessening main break repairs and indirectly by increasing system integrity overall.
Savings is anticipated to average $10,000 to $20,000 per year.
Useful Life 70 yearsProject Name Hwy 6 (Fairmeadows to Ind Park Rd) Water Main Repl Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,067,500
TIF DISTRICT Lower Muscatine/Ind Park Rd
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
900,000900,000CONSTRUCTION
1,000,000 1,000,000Total
Prior
67,500
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,000,0001,000,000WATER FUND
1,000,000 1,000,000Total
Prior
67,500
Total
624
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Clean and cap portions on the existing laterals of Collector Well #2 and install new 12-inch laterals to increase the production capacity of this raw
water well.
Project #W3322
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Collector Well #2 has degraded specific capacity (amount of water yield per foot of well height) and will continue to decline as the pore spaces in
the surrounding geologic formations plug with fines. Therefore to maintain the usefulness of this high quality water source and to increase its yield
capacity lateral cleaning and lateral installation are necessary.
Budget Impact/Other
The impact to the operating budget is negligible.
Useful Life 70 yearsProject Name Collector Well #2 Cleaning and Upgrade Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$2,600,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
2,500,0002,500,000CONSTRUCTION
2,500,000 2,500,000Total
Prior
100,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
2,500,0002,500,000WATER FUND
2,500,000 2,500,000Total
Prior
100,000
Total
625
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Increase budget based on inflation and previous bid prices. Unfunded projects #62 & 76. Replace the roof membranes on the Water Plant garage,
shop, and chemical storage rooms, generator building, well houses, and ground storage reservoir pump houses.
Project #W3325
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Roof membranes deteriorate over time due to exposure to the elements and inclement weather events. The membranes not replaced in the 2018
project are in need of comprehensive replacement to keep the equipment housed within and out of the elements.
Budget Impact/Other
Reduction of about $5,000 to $10,000 annually in roof repairs and water mitigation efforts
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Roof Replacements Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$650,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
100,000100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
550,00050,000 500,000CONSTRUCTION
50,000 600,000 650,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
650,00050,000 600,000WATER FUND
50,000 600,000 650,000Total
626
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Update treatment processes to better conform with pending regulation. The scope of this project will be informed by the Treatment Study (CIP
W3321)
Project #W3326
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Forecasted regulations include PFAS, Magenese, stricter lead and copper rules, continued intrusion of nutrient runoff, and heavy metal reductions.
Climate change will also continue to cause carbon producing processes to increase operating costs. Due to these factors a treatment study will be
commissioned in 2024 to evaluate the existing unit processes employed by the treatment plant and make recommendations for changes to better
conform with climate change and new regulation. Our expectation is to move away from lime softening and employ membrane filtration.
Budget Impact/Other
The impact to the operating budget may increase or decrease depending on the results of the Treatment Study.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Treatment Process Update Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,500,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
1,500,0001,500,000CONSTRUCTION
1,500,000 1,500,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,500,0001,500,000WATER FUND
1,500,000 1,500,000Total
627
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Replace approximately 1,900 feet of 12-inch, 1984 ductile iron water main with 16-inch PVC water main.
Project #W3327
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The existing water main has four corrosion-related water main breaks and signs of continued corrosion within the surrounding wet soils.
Replacing the existing with 16-inch PVC will remove the corrosion hazard and mitigate velocity headloss identified during the 2018 water
distribution system future growth study.
Budget Impact/Other
This project has minimal impact on the operating budget.
Useful Life 70 yearsProject Name Melrose Water Main Camp Cardinal to 218 Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$600,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
600,000600,000CONSTRUCTION
600,000 600,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
600,000600,000WATER FUND
600,000 600,000Total
628
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Repair defects found during an underwater inspection of the Iowa River powerhouse dam located below the pedestrian bridge connecting the Iowa
River Power Restaurant to the Peninsula Well Field area.
Project #W3328
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The powerhouse dam maintains the Iowa River elevation in the tract extending from the Coralville Dam to the powerhouse dam. This pool
elevation directly impacts the production of the water treatment facility collector wells #1 and #2 by providing hydrostatic pressure above the well
laterals. The dam's failure would also negatively impact the pedestrian bridge and other surrounding infrastructure. The inspection work has been
completed. The repair design and construction remain.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have a neutral impact on the operating budget as it is the replacement of existing infrastructure.
Useful Life 70 yearsProject Name Powerhouse Dam Rehabilitation Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$600,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
107,050107,050PLANNING/DESIGN
165,000165,000CONSTRUCTION
50,00050,000ADMINISTRATION
52,95052,950CONTINGENCY
375,000 375,000Total
Prior
225,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
375,000375,000WATER FUND
375,000 375,000Total
Prior
225,000
Total
629
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Increased budget based on estimates from electrical engineers. Replace and elevate rotting electrical panels in the Rochester (ROC), Emerald
(EME), and Sycamore (SYC) ground storage reservoirs (GSR). Make repairs to the pump house structures, roofs, and replace doors. Evaluate the
addition of a third pump to ROC or EME. Add a third pump to application GSR.
Project #W3329
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
The City's drinking water system is controlled by the operation of pumps at the treatment facility and GSRs. These GSRs have been in operation
since the 1970's operating 24 hours-a-day. With the creation of the east pressure zone and the continued development to the west it is imperative
to keep the ROC and EME GSR's capable of being water pressure generators by improving their pumpage and electrical systems. The SYC GSR is
in need of electrical and building repairs.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name GSR Upgrade and Repairs Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,500,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
150,000150,000PLANNING/DESIGN
1,350,0001,350,000CONSTRUCTION
1,500,000 1,500,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,500,0001,500,000WATER FUND
1,500,000 1,500,000Total
630
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Part of Unfunded Project #84. Replacement of (1) 12-inch, (2) 20-inch, (3) 30-inch, and (2) 36-inch magnetic flow meters at the Water Treatment
Plant.
Project #W3330
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Flow meters are used to control unit operations of the water treatment system. Magnetic flowmeters are currently installed to control the softeners,
chlorine contact tanks, and high service pumps to the Emerald, Rochester, and Plant Service Water transmission lines. The existing magnetic
flowmeters are at end-of-life and are malfunctioning. Operations and maintenance teams have developed work around to avoid the costly
replacements. These work arounds are beginning to fail as well. Therefore replacement is necessary with new equipment more applicable to the
application.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have a neutral impact on the operating budget as it is the replacement of existing infrastructure.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Water Plant Flowemeter Replacement Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$550,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
50,00050,000PLANNING/DESIGN
500,000500,000CONSTRUCTION
550,000 550,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
550,000550,000WATER FUND
550,000 550,000Total
631
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
Install a new antenna at the Rocky Shore Dr. lift station by Crandic Park and decommission the antenna at the N. Dodge St. HyVee.
Project #W3332
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The Peninsula Well Field is integrated with the Water Treatment Plant SCADA system. The well field communication is via radio to the HyVee
antenna and then fiber from the antenna to the Water Plant. Resilient and timely communication with the Peninsula Well Field is necessary to
effectively monitor raw water production during all weather events. Both the existing and proposed sites have backup power generation. The
installation of reliable fiber to the Rocky Shore Dr. lift station is anticipated to occur with S3958 - Park Rd Reconstruction in 2025.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have a neutral impact on the operating budget as it is the replacement of existing infrastructure.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Peninsual Well Field Antenna Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$200,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
40,00040,000PLANNING/DESIGN
160,000160,000CONSTRUCTION
200,000 200,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
200,000200,000WATER FUND
200,000 200,000Total
632
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Jonathan Durst
2024 2028thru Department PUBLIC WORKS
Description
The relocation of the bulk water fill station from the Equipment & Transit Division site to the Public Works campus coincident with the build out
of the Equipment & Transit Division expansion to the Public Works campus. The new bulk water fill station is intended to be designed with better
access for large vehicles and with more climate control to allow the use of the station into the colder months. Unfunded project #72
Project #W3333
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
Bulk water fill stations are used by contractors and Johnson County residents for large quanitity water purchases. In order for the City to
effectively abandon the existing Equipment & Transit division site, the bulk water fill station will need to be removed and relocated.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will have a neutral impact on the operating budget as it is the replacement of existing infrastructure.
Useful Life 30 YearsProject Name Relocate Bulk Water Station Category Water Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$150,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
20,00020,000PLANNING/DESIGN
130,000130,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000 150,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
150,000150,000WATER FUND
150,000 150,000Total
633
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact LaTasha DeLoach
2024 2028thru Department SENIOR CENTER
Description
This project will include American Disabilities Act (ADA), code, architectural, mechanical, electrical, cosmetic, wayfinding and signage
improvements to all floors of The Center, including a new (ADA) accessible vestibule on East Washington Street. The interior building
improvement projects will focus on sustainable and life cycle cost improvements, with a goal to reduce The Center's carbon foot print. The
improvements are based on recommendations from the 2020 Accessibility Study and the 2021 Master Plan. Lower level fitness rooms will be
realigned to better accommodate equipment and to provide adequate space for classes. The first floor will be converted to a social floor that can be
used for public events. Offices will be centrally relocated on the second floor for better collaboration. The third floor includes a reception area for
patrons that park in the ramp and includes realigning classrooms to better accommodate lifelong learning activities. Energy efficiency
improvements and building code upgrades be incorporated into the project.
Project #K1003
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
This project will allow for program and event needs to continue mission work of lifelong learning, connection and community engagement of
residents 50 plus. This will provide adequate office space and classrooms, increase customer service capacity, improve wayfinding, provide
improved lighting and design for older adults, aging eyes and decreased capacity which occurs when serving older adults. This project will address
sustainability needs, and provide more access to community members for rental space. It will also address aging infrastructure, sustainability
needs, and provide more access to community members for rental space.
Budget Impact/Other
Renovating the Senior Center will increase revenue by creating a space where more community members will have events for weddings, small
conferences, retirement events, etc. Improved wayfinding and tailored design for older adults will allow for longevity of The Center for older adults
for generations to come. There will be a need for a new staff to assist with additional programs needed.
This serves as a declaration of official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 that it is reasonably expected that capital expenditures will be
made in respect of the above-described project, such expenditures to be advanced from the Capital Projects fund, and the City reasonably expects
to reimburse all or a portion of the expenditures with the proceeds of bonds, notes or other indebtedness to be issued or incurred by the City in the
future.
Useful Life 50 yearsProject Name Senior Center Interior Improvements Project Category Senior Center
Type Unassigned
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$3,650,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
345,000245,000 100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
2,135,000865,000 1,270,000CONSTRUCTION
90,00040,000 50,000ADMINISTRATION
200,000100,000 100,000CONTINGENCY
880,000575,000 305,000OTHER
1,825,000 1,825,000 3,650,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
2,250,0001,125,000 1,125,000FACILITY REPLACEMENT
RESERVE
1,400,000700,000 700,000GO BONDS-GENERAL
PURPOSE
1,825,000 1,825,000 3,650,000Total
634
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
This annual project includes concrete restoration, application of concrete sealants, repair of control and expansion joints in addition to other
parking facility specific repairs.
Project #T3004
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
A thorough facility condition evaluation will be conducted on all of our existing facilities in 2023. This will include a maintenance plan for
scheduling the repairs that will be facilitated in the following five years. Most of the work is to remove and restore concrete and structural steel in
the deck flooring.
Budget Impact/Other
There should be a reduction in operating expenditures through the replacement of older infrastructure. The estimated decrease in operating
expenditures is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Parking Facility Restoration Repair Category Parking Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$10,228,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
700,000150,000 200,000 250,000 100,000PLANNING/DESIGN
5,065,000515,000 850,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,500,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000100,000INSPECTION
160,00010,000 50,000 50,000 50,000ADMINISTRATION
525,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000 6,025,000Total
Prior
4,203,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
6,025,000525,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000PARKING FUND
525,000 1,000,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 1,750,000 6,025,000Total
Prior
4,203,000
Total
635
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
This project involves the installation of additional high-definition cameras in parking facilities.
Project #T3021
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The cameras will aid in securing facilities, following up on incidents, and evaluating parking demand. Additional cameras were installed on the
rooftop of the Capitol Street Parking ramp in 2021. These have been extremely useful tools to investigate issues and monitoring vehicle
occupancies. The additional funding request will allow for similar installation in the remaining facilities.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will increase the operating expenditures due to the maintenance of the new equipment. The estimated impact on the operating budget
is less than $10,000 per year.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Video Cameras for Parking Facilities Category Parking Operations
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$400,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
150,000150,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000 150,000Total
Prior
250,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
150,000150,000PARKING FUND
150,000 150,000Total
Prior
250,000
Total
636
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
Project to replace all LED fixtures in the Court Street Transportation Center, Capitol Street ramp, Dubuque Street ramp, Tower Place ramp,
Chauncey Swan Ramp, and fixtures in other facilities as they age out of production.
Project #T3025
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
LED technologies have evolved since our early adoption in our parking facilities nearly a decade ago. Many of the early-style fixtures need to be
replaced. During 2021-2022 the fixtures in the Court Street Transportation Center were replaced. During 2023 the fixtures in the Capitol Street
and Dubuque Street facilities were replaced. This project will allow the replacements of the Tower Place and Chauncey Swan facilities in 2024-
2025.
Budget Impact/Other
It will cost approximately $10,000 in staff time to replace all fixtures in the Capitol Street facility. The impact on the operating budget is negligible.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Replacement of LED fixtures in Parking Facilities Category Parking Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$880,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
440,000240,000 200,000CONSTRUCTION
240,000 200,000 440,000Total
Prior
440,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
440,000240,000 200,000PARKING FUND
240,000 200,000 440,000Total
Prior
440,000
Total
637
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
This project will modify the existing drainage pipe network and divert storm water from the upper decks to the exterior of the structure rather than
routing it through the lower level.
Project #T3026
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
The lower level of Tower Place Parking Ramp repeatedly floods during high intensity rain events causing significant property damage. Several
spaces in the lower level are closed to prevent future property damage until this project is completed. These vehicles are utilizing visitor parking
spaces in the upper levels of the ramp resulting in loss revenue.
Budget Impact/Other
Twelve revenue generating spaces in the upper levels of the Tower Place Parking Ramp are currently being used for this relocation. The revenue
impact is $12,000 annually in addition to less available parking to accommodate visitor parking.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Tower Place Drainage Modifications Category Parking Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$1,050,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
160,000160,000PLANNING/DESIGN
640,000640,000CONSTRUCTION
50,00050,000INSPECTION
50,00025,000 25,000ADMINISTRATION
100,000100,000CONTINGENCY
185,000 815,000 1,000,000Total
Prior
50,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
1,000,000185,000 815,000PARKING FUND
185,000 815,000 1,000,000Total
Prior
50,000
Total
638
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
Design and remodel of Customer Service and Administrative Support office areas of the Tower Place parking ramp.
Project #T3028
Priority Efficiency Improvement (3)
Justification
Administrative office space demand has greatly changed at our Tower Place location. This remodel will provide dedicated workspaces for three
Customer Services Representatives who currently share two work stations in an open office space. The remodel will also provide dedicated office
space for Supervisory staff including Operations Supervisors, Director, Associate Director, and a Data Analyst. Currently the Supervisory staff
operate in an open workspace room with very limited privacy. Upgraded funiture will also be part of this project.
Budget Impact/Other
There is no anticipated impact to the operating budget.
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Tower Place Office Remodel Category Parking Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$150,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN None
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
12,00012,000PLANNING/DESIGN
138,000138,000CONSTRUCTION
150,000 150,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
150,000150,000PARKING FUND
150,000 150,000Total
639
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
This project involves the construction of a new transit facility for maintenance operations and storage. As part of this project, the storage area will
be expanded allowing for an increase in fleet size and the maintenance facility will be upgraded. The relocation will address the environmental
issues that exist at the current facility and allow for the redevelopment of a major commercial site at the corner of Highway 6 and Riverside Drive.
Project #T3055
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The current tranist maintenance facility has outlived its useful life and is in need of replacement. The facility has structural issues from the
surrounding area, and a new facility will improve the delivery of service. The new facility would be eventually be consolidated with Equipment
Services into one facility to better utilize space and be more cost effective. Grants are being sought to assist in the construction.
Budget Impact/Other
The replacement of transit maintenance facility should be to a newer and more energy efficient facility, however, the new facility will be larger and
contain more operational functionality. The additional size and capability of the facility will most likely offset the potential savings from a newer
and more efficient facility. Additional savings/cost from this facility has not been determined.
Useful Life 40 YearsProject Name Transit Maintenance Facility Relocation Category Transit Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %20%
GRANTEE FTA
Total Project Cost:$27,815,500
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Transportation Plan
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
2,775,0002,775,000PLANNING/DESIGN
20,680,50020,680,500CONSTRUCTION
4,010,0004,010,000OTHER
6,785,000 20,680,500 27,465,500Total
Prior
350,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
19,250,000750,000 18,500,000FEDERAL GRANTS
8,215,5006,035,000 2,180,500TRANSIT FUND
6,785,000 20,680,500 27,465,500Total
Prior
350,000
Total
640
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Dan Striegel
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
To improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow at the downtown interchange and improve amenities at transit stops throughout the community as
recommended through the 2019-2020 Transit Study planning process. This project will include annual bus stop repairs and amenity installations
including concrete pads, benches, trash containers, lighting, information amenities, and bike racks.
Project #T3059
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
Both the Climate Action Plan and the Strategic Plan calls for an evaluation of the transit system to improve the transit system to meet a greater
number of resident's needs, increase transit ridership, and improve amenities.
Budget Impact/Other
Additional amenities will require additional annual staff time for refuse pickup, cleaning shelters, repairing shelters, and snow removal. The
estimated annual increase in operating expenditures is $10,000 to $15,000 per year.
Useful Life 25 yearsProject Name Transit Interchange and Bus Stop Improvements Category Transit Operations
Type Annual
MATCH %NONE
GRANTEE NONE
Total Project Cost:$520,000
TIF DISTRICT None
PLAN Iowa City Area Transit Study
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000CONSTRUCTION
25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000Total
Prior
395,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
125,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000TRANSIT FUND
25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 125,000Total
Prior
395,000
Total
641
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
This project will replace the video recording system in the 27 fixed route transit buses. The camera system is used for security monitoring as well
as investigating incidents on and off the buses and is very useful during employee on-going training.
Project #T3068
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The current system is at the end of it's useful life and is not reliable. Having clear and available recordings is necessary for a safe and secure transit
system.
Budget Impact/Other
This project will not increase operating expenditures.
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Transit Bus Video System Category Transit Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$450,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
300,000300,000EQUIPMENT
300,000 300,000Total
Prior
150,000
Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000300,000TRANSIT FUND
300,000 300,000Total
Prior
150,000
Total
642
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Darian Nagle-Gamm
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
The doors feature a large safety glass and heavy-duty lower door to provide barrier against passengers, projectiles and thrown fluids.
Project #T3069
Priority Essential (2)
Justification
The doors provide safety and security for transit drivers by securing the driver cab area.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 10 yearsProject Name Bus Driver Protection Doors Category Transit Operations
Type One Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$175,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
175,000175,000CONSTRUCTION
175,000 175,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
175,000175,000TRANSIT FUND
175,000 175,000Total
643
Capital Improvement Plan 2024-2028
City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Mark Rummel
2024 2028thru Department TRANSPORTATION SERVI
Description
Project to replace several damaged doors and door closures in the Capitol Street ramp, Dubuque Street ramp, Tower Place ramp, Chauncey Swan
ramp, and doors in other facilities as they fail.
Project #T3070
Priority Critical (1)
Justification
Most of the current doors and door closers are original to each facility and have began to fail. These failures include doors that will not close
allowing wind, water, and snow to enter the stairwells causing damage. Additional failures are causing the doors to slam closed too quickly and
could cause injuries to the customers of the facility. Many of the early-style doors need to be replaced. This project will allow the replacements of
the Capitol Street, Dubuque Street, Tower Place, and Chauncey Swan facilities.
Budget Impact/Other
Useful Life 20 yearsProject Name Replace Door-Door Closures in Parking Facilities Category Parking Operations
Type Multi-Phase
MATCH %
GRANTEE
Total Project Cost:$300,000
TIF DISTRICT
PLAN
Status Active
Total20242025202620272028Expenditures
300,000100,000 100,000 100,000CONSTRUCTION
100,000 100,000 100,000 300,000Total
Total20242025202620272028Funding Sources
300,000100,000 100,000 100,000PARKING FUND
100,000 100,000 100,000 300,000Total
644
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
1 - Bridges
1 Iowa Avenue Culvert This project will include the removal and replacement of the
existing reinforced concrete box culvert with a new three-
sided arch culvert. The project will also include removal and
replacement of slope protection adjacent to the bridge on
Ralston Creek, removal and replacement of street pavement
and sidewalk, and site restoration.
$3,500,000
2 F Street Bridge This project involves the removal and replacement of the
existing corrugated metal arch bridge with a larger bridge.
$773,000
3 Fourth Avenue Bridge This project will replace the bridge over the South Branch of
Ralston Creek at Fourth Avenue and will include sidewalks.
Possibility of approximately $75,000 state funding.
$773,000
4 Sixth Avenue Bridge This project involves the removal and replacement of the
existing twin box culvert with a larger bridge.
$773,000
5 Third Avenue Bridge This project will include the removal and replacement of the
existing concrete bridge with a new single-span reinforced
concrete box culvert. The project will also include removal
and replacement of slope protection adjacent to the bridge on
Ralston Creek South Branch, removal and replacement of
street pavement, and storm sewer improvements.
$650,000
6 First Avenue Bridge This project will be a comprehensive concrete rehabilitation of
the Iowa Ave Bridge over the Iowa River. Additional repair
items will include sidewalks, approach pavement, expansion
joints, pedestrian handrails and painting.
$2,250,000
2 - Streets
7 Benton Street - Orchard To Oaknoll This is a capacity related improvement identified by the
Arterial Street Plan.
$5,150,000
8 Brookland Park Drive Rehabilitation This project will include reconstruction of Brookland Park
Drive and updates to utilities.
$1,450,000
9 Dodge St - Burlington To Bowery Street reconstruction and storm sewer improvements. This is
a joint project with the IDOT.
$13,250,000
10 Dubuque Rd Paving - Bristol To
Dodge
Reconstruct and upgrade to urban cross sections.$1,339,000
11 Dubuque Street Access Road And
Traffic Signal
This project will construct an access drive from the north end
of Laura Dr to Dubuque Street, south of the Interstate 80 /
Dubuque St interchange. May also facilitate a second means
of access from the Peninsula area to Dubuque St.
$2,000,000
12 Emerald Street Diamond Grinding This project will diamond grind all of Emerald Street to
remove the slab warping that interferes with the use of this
street by fire trucks.
$212,000
13 Gilbert / Us 6 Intersection Left Turn
Lanes
Reconstruct the intersection of Gilbert & US 6 to include dual
left turn lanes on Gilbert St.
$4,840,000
14 Gilbert St Iais Underpass This project relocates the sidewalks of the Gilbert St.
underpass at the IAIS Railroad. The sidewalks are moved
further from the street and existing erosion problems are
addressed.
$327,000
15 Old Hwy 218 Streetscape Streetscape improvements on Old Hwy 218 entrance -
Sturgis Ferry Park to US Hwy 6. This project includes
landscaping, lighting and sidewalk improvements. The
project should be coordinated with Sturgis Ferry Park
upgrade and /or Riverside Drive Redevelopment project.
$812,000
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
645
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
16 Highway 965 Extension This project will be initial phase of constructing Hwy 965
extended from the south side of Hwy 218 to Melrose Avenue
to arterial standards.
$9,167,000
17 Mccollister - Sycamore St To Scott
Blvd
Extend proposed McCollister Boulevard from Sycamore
Street to Scott Boulevard.
$9,088,000
18 Muscatine Avenue Reconstruction,
Iowa To First Ave
This project will reconstruct Muscatine Avenue from Iowa
Avenue to 1st Avenue.
$10,510,000
19 Oakdale Blvd This project would construct an extension north across I-80 to
a new intersection with Iowa Hwy 1.
$15,000,000
20 Oakdale Blvd-Hwy 1 To Prairie Du
Chien Rd
This project would construct Oakdale Blvd from Hwy 1, west
to Prairie Du Chien Road.
$8,240,000
21 Peninsula Secondary Access Road This project will establish a more reliable access to the
Peninsula neighborhood by either elevating Foster Rd from
Laura Dr to No Name road by creating a secondary access to
the area. This project will not be necessary if the Taft
Speedway Levee Project is constructed.
$2,883,000
22 Riverside Drive Streetscape Phases II to V of the South Riverside Drive Streetscape
Master Plan, which includes improvements to the west side of
Riverside Drive from Benton to Hwy 6 and the east side of
Riverside from Myrtle to Hwy 6. Project includes
consolidation of driveways, undergrounding of utilities, and
installation of sidewalks and landscaping.
$2,650,000
23 Rohret Rd Improvements-
Lakeshore To Limits
Project will reconstruct Rohret Rd to urban standards.$1,813,000
24 South Gilbert Street Improvements Reconstruction from Benton Street to Stevens Drive. This
project does not include improvements to the Gilbert St. /
Highway 6 intersection.
$4,326,000
25 South Arterial And Bridge, Us218
To Gilbert Street
Construction of a south arterial street and bridge over the
Iowa River, connecting from Old Hwy 218/US 218
interchange on the west side of the Iowa River to Gilbert
Street/Sycamore 'L' intersection .
$15,987,000
26 Sycamore-Hwy 6 To Highland This project involves additional lanes to improve capacity and
storm sewer improvements.
$750,000
27 Sycamore Street - East-West Leg
From "L" To South Gilbert
This project will reconstruct Sycamore Street to arterial
standards using the Complete Streets Policy. This phase will
be the east-west leg of Sycamore Street.
$3,040,000
28 Taft Avenue – Herbert Hoover Hwy
To Lower West Branch
Reconstruct Taft Avenue from Herbert Hoover Hwy to Court
Street.
$3,300,000
29 Taft Avenue – American Legion
Road To 420th Street
Reconstruct Taft Avenue from American Legion Road to
Herbert Hoover Hwy.
$8,200,000
30 Laura Drive Reconstruction Reconstruction of entire length of Laura Drive to standard two
lane width with curb, storm sewer and sidewalk.
$2,000,000
31 Linn Street Reconstruction,
Burlington To Iowa
This project is part of the downtown streetscape master plan.
This project reconstructs Linn Street from Burlington Street to
Iowa Avenue. Project also improves sidewalk pavement,
addresses critical update to water main, replaces and
relocates storm sewer between Washington & Iowa.
$1,935,000
32 Clinton Street Streetscape Improve Clinton Street Streetscape south of Burlington Street
consistent with the Riverfront Crossings Plan. Minor
pavement improvements and lane striping a part of project.
$1,500,000
646
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
33 Kimball Road Reconstruction Reconstruct Kimball road from N. Gilbert Street to N.
Governor Street. Project includes 22 foot wide PCC street
and a 5 foot wide sidewalk on one side of the street, new 8"
DIP water main, new storm sewer, and sanitary service
improvements.
$3,480,000
34 Interstate 80 Aesthetic
Improvements
Landscaping and aesthetic treatments in the Interstate 80
corridor. The objective of this project is to mitigate the visual
impact of the addition of a third lane to I-80 and to provide
cohesive and pleasing feel to the Iowa City corridor.
$300,000
35 Towncrest Drive Reconstruction A private street that the property owners would dedicate the
right of way to the City, and the City will reconstruct. Parking
along and adjacent to the right of way will be reconfigured to
better facilitate vehicle movement and pedestrian safety.
$600,000
36 Gilbert Street Functional Design -
Hwy 6 To Kirkwood
Obtain consulting services to provide a functional design of
Gilbert Street between Hwy 6 & Kirkwood Avenue. The
functional design should take into account all previous design
work completed for the corridor.
$60,000
37 Foster Road Elevation This project will reconstruct and elevate Foster Road from No
Name Street to Dubuque Road.
$7,800,000
38 Camp Cardinal Blvd / Kennedy
Parkway - Roundabout
This project will construct a roundabout at Camp Cardinal
Boulevard / Kennedy Parkway. This project is intended for the
unfunded list of projects.
$2,058,839
39 Kirkwood Ave to Capitol Street
Connection
The extensions of these streets plays an important part in the
overall development of the Riverfront Crossings area. It will
also imporve access and the traffic cirulation in this area.
This project does not include any costs necessary for the
property acquisitions.
$3,100,000
40 Gilbert Street Lighting &
Landscaping Improvments
This project will provide landscaping and street/pedestrian
lighting on Gilbert Street from College Street to the Gilbert
Street Bridge over Ralston Creek
$975,000
41 Washington Stree Recon - Madison
to Clinton
This project will reconstruct Washington Street from Madison
Street to Clinton Street and will include new street pavement,
sidewalk, curb ramps, utility repairs/improvements and other
associated work.
$2,700,000
42 Friendship Sidewlk Infill - 5th Ave to
7th Ave
This project will construct a 5' wide ADA sidewalk on
Friendship Street between 5th Ave and 7th Ave
$210,000
43 Herbert Hoover Highway - Turn
Lanes
This project will construct dedicated left-turn lanes (or a
center left-turn lane) on Herbert Hoover Highway at American
Pharoah Drive, Hanks Drive and Thunder Gulch Road. This
project is intended to be placed on the unfunded list of
projects until the pending traffic study is complete.
$6,400,000
44 Lakeside Drive Crosswalk
Improvements
This project generally includes the construction of a raised
midblock crosswalk on Lakeside Drive between Aniston
Street and Amber Lane at the Sycamore Greenway Trail
$240,000
45 Linn Street Reconstruction This project includes the reconstruction of three blocks of
brick street along Linn Street from Bloomington Street to
Church Street
$3,650,000
46 Park Road Reconstruction - Rocky
Shore to Riverside
Reconstruction of Park Road from Rocky Shore Drive to the
west project limits of the Gateway Project, approximately
Riverside Drive. This project will include new street
pavement, sidewalk, utility improvements and other
associated work.
$7,500,000
647
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
47 Kitty Lee Road SW Improvements This project is necessary to provide an adequate secondary
access for the future Carson Farms and other developments
in the area.
$7,700,000
48 Ridgewood Lane Reconstruction This project includes complete reconstruction of Ridgewood
Lane and a portion of Virginia Drive, as well as water main
and storm sewer replacement.
$700,000
3 - Transportation Services
49 Rock Island Railroad Depot
Restoration
Preparation of Old Rock Island Railroad Depot for Amtrak
service, including platform construction, lighting, utilities,
passenger information display, ticketing kiosks, canopy,
warming shelter, signage, parking, and accessibility
improvements.
$5,381,000
50 Capitol & Dubuque Street Parking
Ramp Façade Improvements
To construct façade improvements on the Capitol Street and
Dubuque Street parking ramps to improve their aesthetic
appearance in these high profile, high traffic areas.
$1,000,000
4 - Ped & Bike Trails
51 Iowa River Trail, Highway 6 To
Sturgis Ferry Park
This project will extend the Iowa River Trail from just north of
Highway 6 to Sturgis Ferry Park on the west side of the Iowa
River.
$1,180,000
52 Iowa River Trail, Gateway Segment Construction of a trail extension adjacent to (east) of the Iowa
River between Park Road and the University of Iowa
pedestrian bridge.
$500,000
53 Windsor Ridge Trail Extension The project includes the extension of a 10' wide trail along
north Branch of Snyder Creek from Scott Boulevard to
American Legion Road.
$1,200,000
54 Old Highway 218 Trail/Wide
Sidewalk
This project will construct an 8' wide sidewalk adjacent to Old
Highway 218 between Sturgis Ferry Park and McCollister
Boulevard.
$550,000
55 Crandic Railroad Rails-To-Trails
Project
The project removes the existing Crandic tracks and
repurposes the existing corridor for a 10' multi-use trail
approximately between Oakdale Boulevard in Coralville to
Gilbert Street in Iowa City (approximately 6.1 miles). Iowa
City's portion of the project is approximately 1.75 miles.
$1,575,000
56 Myrtle Ave Sidewalk Infill The project will construct sidewalk along the north side of
Myrtle Avenue between Greenwood Drive and Olive in order
to fill in a gap in the City’s sidewalk network.
$155,000
57 Southgate Ave Iowa River Trail
Connector
This project will construct a trail connection along Southgate
Avenue from Gilbert Street to the Iowa River Trail.
$250,000
58 Willow Creek Trail - Phase Iii Construct a trail from Willow Creek Drive, under Highway
One, around perimeter of airport, to connect with Iowa River
Corridor (IRC) Trail.
$870,000
59 Willow Creek Trail-West Connect Willow Creek Trail from its current west terminus via
a tunnel under Highway 218, to connect with the trail in
Hunters Run Park and further west.
$2,814,000
60 Fairmeadows Trail Addition of a loop trail and connections to the bikeways in the
surrounding neighborhood.
$125,000
648
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
61 Southgate Ave - Iowa River Trail
Connector
This project will construct a cul-de-sac a the west terminus of
Southgate Ave as well as 8' wide trail connection from
Soutgate Ave to the Iowa River Trail.
$400,000
62 Napoleon-Riverfront Crossings Trail
Segment Repl
Replacement of the asphalt trail from Napoleon Park to
Riverfront Crossings Park with a 10' wide concrete trail (1.25
miles). This will include a new spur connecting the trail to
Southgate Ave
$720,000
63 Whispering Meadows Trail
Improvements
Current trail infrastructure is reaching end of life and needs
replaced in order to continue to serve park users.
$250,000
63 Stone Bridge Park Development Funding to develop new neighborhood parks in emerging or
underserved locations. 2026 improvements in soon to be
acquired location in the Stone Bridge Subdivisions to include
playground, shelter, or other park features.
$275,000
5 - Wastewater
64 North Branch Dam Trunk Sewer This project extends easterly along Ralston Creek from the
North Branch Dam to Scott Boulevard.
$3,860,000
65 Northeast Trunk Sewer Reconstruction of an under-sized sewer through the northeast
neighborhoods.
$5,221,000
66 Sanitary Sewer Extension - Scott To
Hickory Trail
This project includes the design and construction of a sanitary
sewer trunk extension between Scott Boulevard and Hickory
Trail.
$790,000
67 New Cold Storage Building Construct 90' by 40' covered roof area with open side similar
to the Sludge Storage area. Building to be the same
dimension of the existing cold storage building.
$360,000
68 Geo-Thermal Hvac Conversion Project would include the conversion of the HVAC system to
Geo-Thermal. Installation of Geo-thermal loops, new pump
systems, new chiller, and improved controllers required to
operate the system.
$300,000
69 Secondary Calrifier 5300-5400
Repairs
This project will replace the rake mechanisms and drives for
Calrifiers C5300 and 5400 that were new in 2002 and part of
WWTP upgrades.
$864,000
70 Heat for Cold Storage Building Project would require the addition of natural gas fired area
heaters. Initially the heat load would be enough to keep the
building above freezing. When the digester rehabilitation
project proceeds, glycol heating from the digester boilers
would be included that project. Glycol piping would be routed
under the parking lot and drive to the building to new heating
units.
$123,000
71 Aeration Eqiuipment Improvements
Phase 1
Replace the remaining mixers in the aeration trains 1 - 4 with
high efficiency mixers matching those placed in Cell 9 of
trains 1-4 and replace mixers in the high strength tank. This
would be total of 30 mixers.
$2,978,000
72 Aeration Eqiuipment Improvements
Phase 2 (Lamson)
Replace Lamson 300 HP Centrifugal Blower with a High-
Speed Turbo Blower including any ancillary equipment, pipe
modifications and PLC programing. We currently utilize
service contract for yearly maintenance for two existing high-
speed blowers installed. We would want to require service
contract for hte new high speed blowers once the warrenty
period had expired.
$1,911,000
649
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
73 Hawkeye Lift Station Rehabilitation includes demolishing the existing building,
converting the station to a wet-well valve vault with surface
hatches for pump access, basket screening, new standby
generator, replace 20 year old pump, new controls, valve
vault with bypass capacity, new security fence, landscaping
and access road improvements. The station would be
plumbed for future expansion, but would not include additional
$1,645,000
74 Rotating Drum Thickener
Replacement 1 & 2
Replace RDT 1 and 2 with in-kind process equipment or a
more efficient process equipment. This will include all
ancillary equipment required to make this an operational and
a direct replacement for the existing RDTs 1 and 2 and all of
their ancillary equipment.
$1,662,000
75 Peninsula Control Panel and Pump
Improvement
The project includes the replacement of the control panel and
aquisistion of a redundent pump.
$130,000
76 UV Building and Storage Build a 40' x 60' structure over Ultra Violet disifection
structure for protection and for storage of the UV bank
modules during the off season. Project will include buildng
heat and electical supply.
$1,000,000
77 Effluent Water Pump Station
Improvements
Install a fourth Effluent Water Pump to serve the in plant
distribution system and soccer park irrigation system. Work
includes rebuilding of the Amiad filtration system.
$76,000
77 UV Building and Storage Build a 40' x 60' structure over Ultra Violet disifection
structure for protection and for storage of the UV bank
modules during the off season. Project will include buildng
heat and electical supply. Funds requested below are for
design with construction to follow in 2029.
$100,000
78 Wastewater Division Master Plan Perform a master plan for the Wastewater Division looking
forward for the next 20 years. The study will include the
wastewater treatment plant, all sanitary lift stations, and the
sanitary sewer collection system.
$299,000
6 - Water
79 West Side Ground Storage
Reservoir
Construction of a two million gallon ground or elevated
storage reservoir with associated pumping station and
generator west of US-218. Current land acquired for this
reservoir is southeast of the Slothower Rd at Hebl Ave
$15,000,000
80 Nutrient Removal Project This project will be for the reduction of dissolved nutrients (i.e.
nitrates) in the source water. The project is preceded by a
study. The study will review treatment technology options
(i.e. reverse osmosis, biological treatment) and the long-term
viability of continued lime softening.
$4,000,000
81 Collector Well #1 Rehabilitation Clean two of the existing laterals and cap one existing lateral
of Collector Well #1. Install two new 12-inch laterals to
increase the production capacity of this raw water well.
$3,000,000
82 Water Treatment Plant Filter #6
Buildout
Add underdrains, granular media, controls, and
instrumentation to filter bay #6. This bay was left unfinished
to allow for future expanded production. The project will also
repair or replace a number of filter control valves. The project
will be informed by the Treatment Study.
$1,500,000
650
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
83 Well Field Electrical Cable
Replacement
Replace aging medium voltage (13,200V) cabling and install
communication fiber to wells at the Water Plant and
Peninsula sites.
$1,000,000
84 Lee/Highwood Street Water Main
Replacement
This is a water main replacement project with respective
street and sidewalk replacement at Lee Street and Highwood
Street. Approximately 550 feet of 6" cast-iron pipe (vintage
1951) will be replaced with 6" PVC pipe. Approximately 300
feet of PVC will be installed where no pipe has existed
previously.
$1,000,000
85 Deforest Ave Water Main
Replacement
Approximately 500 feet of 6-inch cast-iron pipe (vintage 1958)
will be replaced with 500 feet of 8-inch PVC on the 900 block
of Deforest Avenue.
$700,000
86 Giblin Drive Water Main
Replacement
This is a water main replacement project with respective
street and sidewalk replacement. Approximately 620 feet of 6-
inch cast-iron pipe (vintage 1953) will be replaced with 8"
PVC.
$600,000
87 Sixth Avenue Water Main
Replacement
This is a water main replacement project with respective
street and sidewalk replacement. Approximately 650 feet of 6-
inch cast-iron pipe (vintage 1974) will be replaced with 8"
PVC.
$600,000
88 Lime Lagoon Outlet Structure
Modifications
Modify the lagoon outlet structure to an open channel design.
This project will be informed by the Treatment Study.
$500,000
89 Market Street Water Main - Madison
To Clinton
Extend 20-inch water main from Madison to Clinton on Market
St. Tie in 12-inch on Clinton St. to 16-inch at Bloomington St.
This project will be preceded by the abandonment of the 20-
inch main along the old Davenport St right-of-way between
dormitories.
$3,000,000
90 Bloomington Gsr Decommissioning Decommission the Bloomington ground storage reservoir
within the University of Iowa Campus Parking Ramp and
return the space to the University of Iowa per the associated
28E agreement. The 28E agreement expires on December
31, 2038. (Resolution No. 88-176)
500,000$
91 Soda Ash Replacement Remove the existing soda ash and ammonia chemical feed
systems. Replace the existing powdered soda ash feed
system with a liquid soda ash feed. The use of soda ash is
to increase alkalinity of the source water for lime softening
purposes. This is necessary if drawing from the river. This
project will be informed by the Nutrient Study.
1,000,000$
92 Sand Pit Pumping Station
Rehabilitation
Clean and inspect the laterals of the Sand Pit Pumping
Station. Replace and repair the lateral isolation valves and
operators.
1,000,000$
93 East Side Water Tower Construct a two million gallon ground or elevated storage
reservoir within the East Pressure Zone.
15,000,000$
94 Sycamore Gsr Replacement Replace the two million gallon ground storage reservoir
located on Sycamore Street with a ground or elevated two
million gallon storage tank along McCollister Blvd.
15,000,000$
95 Melrose & Westgate 16-Inch Water
Main
Install 16-inch water main parallel to the existing water main
on Melrose Ave from Dublin Rd to Westgate St and on
Westgate St from Melrose Ave to Benton St. This project
would reduce velocity headloss from the Emerald ground
storage reservoir to customers west of US-218, increasing
service pressure. This project will be evaluated by hydraulic
modeling after the West Side GSR project is completed.
6,000,000$
651
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
96 Construct New Collector Well #3 Add an additional radial collector well for high quality source
water production. The project will need to be a hydrogeologic
study and cost/benefit analysis between adding collector
laterals to existing collector wells or constructing a new
collector well.
10,000,000$
97 Hvac System Replacement &
Remove Process Area Heaters
Replace and upgrade aging HVAC equipment and controls at
the water treatment facility. Remove gas overhead heaters
and associated gas lines, electrical, and exhaust piping. The
heaters are not used and in time pose a safety hazard.
2,500,000$
98 Teeters Ct Water Main
Replacement
Replace approximately 410 linear feet of 6-inch 1950 cast iron
water main on Teeters Ct. The water main has experienced
three main breaks and services Lincoln Elementary.
500,000$
99 Hwy 6 (Industrial Park Rd To
Riveria)
Replace approximately 1,400 linear feet of 12-inch 1971
ductile iron water main on Highway 6. The water main has
experienced two water main breaks. Due to the size of the
water main, it's proximity to the Sycamore reservoir, and 16-
inch water main on the north side of Highway 6, breaks tend
to cause large system disruptions.
1,000,000$
100 Southlawn Dr Water Main
Replacement
Replace approximately 1,100 linear feet of 6-inch 1962 cast
iron water main on Southlawn Dr (800-900 blk). The water
main has experienced 10 main breaks and services Lucas
Elementary.
700,000$
101 Melrose Water Main Camp Cardinal
To Us-218
Replace approximately 1,900 feet of 12-inch, 1984 ductile iron
water main with 16-inch PVC water main.
900,000$
102 Pwf Water Material Outdoor
Covered Storage
Installation of paving and covered outdoor material storage
structures to protect water distribution materials from the
elements.
100,000$
103 Water Plant And Gsr Gate
Replacement
Replace the (3) water plant site gates and the (3) GSR gates
(Rochester, Emerald, and Sycamore).
100,000$
104 Process Flow Meter And Valve
Replacements
Replace (14) flow meters within the treatment plant and wells.
Replace process valves coincident to the flow meters and
filters.
1,200,000$
105 Water Plant And Peninsula Well
Field Fiber Optic Cable
Install fiber optic communication cable to all wells and remove
existing radio telemetry.
1,000,000$
106 Highway 1 from Miller Ave to
Hudson Ave Water Main
Replacement
Replace approximately 400 feet of 1984 12-inch water main
on Highway 1 between Miller Ave and Hudson Ave. The work
would also simplify the utility network in the area.
700,000$
107 Hwy 6 from Rocky Shore Dr to
Newton Rd & Rocky Shore Dr from
Hwy 6 to Dill St Water Main
Replacement
Replace approximately 800 feet of 1994 16-inch water main
on Hwy 6 between Rocky Shore Dr and Newton Rd & replace
400 feet of 1967 12-inch on Rocky Shore Dr from Hwy 6 to
Dill St.
1,000,000$
108 Pleasant St from Cedar St to
Davenport St Water Main
Replacement
Replace approximately 350 feet of 1948 2-inch water main on
Pleasant St from Cedar St to Davenport St
400,000$
652
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
7 - Stormwater
109 Carson Lake Regional Storm Water Construction of a regional storm water management facility
on the middle branch of Willow Creek immediately west of
Highway 218. This facility will serve development west of
Highway 218 and south of Rohret Road.
$1,160,000
110 Riverfront Crossings Storm Sewer Storm sewer improvements in the Central Crossings Sub-
District.
$1,375,000
111 Iowa Avenue Culvert Repairs This project will repair a box culvert that carries Ralston
Creek under Iowa Avenue.
$348,000
112 N. Branch Basin Excavation Aerial mapping done for the update to the flood plain maps
revealed that sedimentation has consumed a portion of the
capacity of the facility. This basin is located in Hickory Hill
Park.
$135,000
113 Olympic Court Storm Water Storm sewer retrofit to relieve localized flooding from storm
water runoff.
$464,000
114 Sunset Street Storm Sewer The area just north and south of Kineton Green, east of
Sunset, has experienced back yard flooding and drainage
problems.
$440,000
115 Riverside Drive & Arts Campus
Storm Sewer
This will be a joint project with the University of Iowa to
upgrade the Riverside Drive / Arts Campus storm sewer and
lift station to perform better during future floods.
$1,000,000
8 - Parks & Recreation
116 Recreation / Aquatic Center As recommended in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan,
construct a major new Recreation & Aquatic Center, probably
in the western part of Iowa City.
$16,000,000
117 Mercer Park Pool Improvements This project would include the replacement of the two pool
bulkheads, deck tile, dive stands, and the renovation of the
women's locker room from a shared shower space to two
separate shower spaces.
$500,000
118 Waterworks Park Boat Ramp This project is to add a boat ramp to access the Iowa River in
the northeast corner of Waterworks Park. Improvements
include a boat ramp, boat trailer parking, a boat dock, and an
access road.
$250,000
119 Riverfront Crossings Park - Phase 4 Phase 4 of the Riverfront Crossings Park master plan adds a
new river access, an amphitheater, a kayak launch, and new
river trails.
$1,353,000
120 Riverfront Crossings Park Restroom
& Bridge
Construction of second restroom/shelter by Nature Play and
second bridge to 2nd Street; also includes removing an
abandoned trunk sewer line.
$910,000
121 Gilbert Street/Park Maint Shop Boat
Ramp
Addition of an accessible boat access to the Iowa River from
the parking lot at the Park Maintenance Shop.
$245,000
122 Iowa River Trail, Benton To
Highway 6
This project will extend the Iowa River Trail from Benton St to
Highway 6, on the west side of the Iowa River. Future
phases of the trail could extend to Sturgis Ferry Park and on
top of the west side levee to McCollister Blvd.
$1,700,000
653
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
123 Ralston Creek Trail Under Iowa
Interstate Railroad
The project would involve constructing a trail connection
under the Iowa Interstate Railroad that connects the existing
trail along the west side of Ralston Creek, north of the Iowa
Interstate Railroad, to the proposed trail that will be
constructed along the west side of Ralston Creek as part of a
development located south of the Iowa Interstate Railroad.
$1,700,000
124 Sand Prairie Enhancement Take steps to clear, re-seed and perform low impact
development on the 38 acre sand prairie and adjacent
McCollister property acquired in 2004/05.
$273,000
125 Mercer Park Ball Diamond #4
Renovation
This project would reconfigure ball diamond #4 at Mercer
Park to realign the field to a NW orientation. This would
include the removal of the existing field, fencing, and
$374,000
126 Kicker's Park Playground
Replacement
Replace playground #1 at Kickers Athletic Complex as it is
reaching the end of projected serviceable life. Project also
adds ADA compliant paths.
$185,000
127 Calder Park Playground
Replacement
Replace the playground at Calder Park. Site constraints keep
this as a smaller piece of equipment.
$135,000
128 Second Parking Lot At Ashton
House
Provides for additional parking on the north side of the Ashton
House to support larger events at the facility.
$300,000
129 Lower City Park Master Plan
Improvements
Implement changes to make the park more resilient to
flooding. Follows from the 2015 master plan.
$23,268,522
130 East Side Sports Complex
Improvements
Build out of a new 73 acre park on the City’s east side. The
park includes expansion of various field sports as well as
serves as a neighborhood amenity. Follows from the 2015
master plan.
$14,034,794
131 Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Parking Expansion
Expansion of the parking areas with addition of 100 parking
spaces at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area lodge and
lake.
$225,000
132 Wetherby Park Entrance And
Parking Lot Improvements
Connect Broadway sidewalks to the trail system in Wetherby
Park. Resurface the parking lot and basketball court adjacent
to parking lot. A trail extension will also be made to the
Community Garden area in order to provide ADA access.
$100,000
133 Scott Park Driveway and Parking Replace the chipseal driveway and parking area at Scott Park
with a concrete surface and reconfigure the lot to more
effeciently serve additional parking
$275,000
134 Benton Hill Park Sidewalk Addition of sidewalk along the Benton St right-of-way of
Benton Hill Park along with necessary retaining wall
elements.
$175,000
135 Brookland Park Playground Replace the aging playground at Brookland Park with a
similar small size playground and swings. Update other site
amenities as needed.
$200,000
136 Robert A. Lee Recreation Center
Pool Filter & HVAC
Post 2021 Recreation Master Plan- moved RALRC pool and
HVAC project to FY27, updated costs to replace RALRC
existing pool filtration system, add a UV disinfectant system,
upgrade deteriorated iron piping under deck, surge tank
replacment and add dehumidication HVAC system to bring
facility to current building code compliancy for air quality.
$4,060,000
137 Oak Grove Park Improvements Replacement of the playground, basketball court surfacing,
shelter, and site amenities.
$300,000
654
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
9 - Other Projects
138 Burlington Street Median Construct the Burlington Street median from Gilbert Street to
Madison Street. Project includes relocation of water and
sewer utilities. This project will require a traffic signal
preemption system. (Part of the Riverfront Crossings
amendment to City-University URA).
$1,973,000
139 Cemetery Columbarium Construction of a columbarium.$405,000
140 City Hall Relocation Relocate and expand / modernize City Hall and City Council
Chambers.
$12,000,000
141 Police Evidence Storage Facility Construction of a permanent evidence storage facility.$929,000
142 Central Police Station Relocation Relocate and expand / modernize Central Police Station. $19,000,000
143 Fire Station #1 Relocation Relocate and expand / modernize Central Fire Station #1. $11,593,000
144 Fire Station #5 Construction of Fire Station #5 in the South Planning District. $2,898,000
145 Fire Station #6 Construction of Fire Station #6 in the Southwest Planning
District.
$2,898,000
146 Flood Buyouts This project will provide funds for the purchase of houses in
designated flood hazard buyout areas after FEMA and CDBG
buyout programs have ended.
$530,000
147 Riverside Drive Redevelopment This project includes methane abatement, excavation, and fill
at the 7 acre site owned by the City at Riverside Dr. and Hwy
6. This site preparation would allow for marketing of this
property for commercial development.
$2,527,000
148 Airport Equipment Shelter Snow removal equipment was previously stored in United
Hangar. Equipment Shelter would provide enclosed storage
for equipment.
$337,500
149 Airport Perimeter Road Construction perimeter road for maintenance and fueling
vehicles to travel to south development area.
$267,700
150 South Airport Site Development South General Aviation area site development with access
roadway and utilities.
$2,125,100
151 Hangar A Door Replacement Hangar A door replacement; hangar A has 10 doors to be
replaced.
$200,000
152 Summit Street Historic Plan Streetscape and intersection elements through Summit Street
Historic District.
$302,000
153 Traffic Signal Pre-Emption System This project will install a city-wide Geographic Information
System based traffic signal pre-emption system for
emergency vehicles. This system is necessary if the
Burlington St Median Project is constructed between Madison
St and Gilbert St.
$1,221,000
154 Iowa Interstate Railroad Quiet
Zones
The Quiet Zones project would be for design and
implementation of required upgraded warning devices and
physical infrastructure (medians and gates) for four at-grade
street crossings. The upgrades would improve safety at each
crossing and reduce the need for trains to sound their horns.
$1,000,000
155 Burlington Street Dam Modification of the Burlington Street Dam to address public
safety concerns, improve riverbank stability, improve fish
habitat, and create recreational opportunities.
$6,435,000
156 Excavator for compost operations This machine would be used primarily in the compost and
wood chip facility at the landfill to assist in safely grinding
incoming materials.
$280,000
655
Project Name Description Unfunded Amt
City of Iowa City
Capital Improvement Program
Unfunded Projects
157 Fire Training Center Improvements Over the past number of years the sleeping areas and
restroom facilities at Station 1 have become inadequate by
not allowing expected privacy of all members. All other fire
stations have private, secure sleeping areas for members.
As the Fire Department continues to evolve in diversity it is
imperative that the safety and well
$200,000
158 Material Vending Machine-Remote
Book Returns
Purchase and installation of two library material vending
machines and two new remote book returns to be located at
$300,000
159 ICPL Children's Room Shelving Remove original (built-in) media shelving along the interior
east wall of the Children's Room and replace with shelving
that can accommodate current formats and reflects modern
materials usage. New shelving will be modular and flexible to
allow for reuse in a larger, future renovation of the Children's
Room. Existing shelving was designed to hold CDs, which
were a significant part of the Children's circulating collection
for several years. The shelves have been modified multiple
times in an attempt to maximize their useful life.
$71,500
Total - Unfunded Projects
656
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Equipment
Risk Management
Information Technology Services
Central Services
Health Insurance Reserve
Dental Insurance Reserve
F
Y
2
0
2
5
657
EQUIPMENT FUND
The Equipment Fund is an internal service fund created to account for the City’s fuel facility,
maintenance of the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet, and the accumulation of funds for the
replacement of vehicles and equipment.
Internal customers and departments and other local governments are charged labor and parts
for the cost to repair vehicles and equipment by the City’s fleet maintenance division. Those
charges are designed to cover the division’s actual cost of service. Fuel has also been charged
at actual cost, however, starting in fiscal year 2015 a fuel surcharge was added to accumulate
savings for the future replacement of the new fuel facility. These funds are reported in the
replacement reserve assigned fund balance.
The Equipment Fund also charges departments for the replacement cost of their vehicles and
equipment. These charges are calculated at the estimated replacement cost less the estimated
resale value of the piece of equipment. Purchases of new vehicles and equipment are
budgeted in the departmental budgets. When new equipment is added, the departments are
then charged by the reserve for their future replacement.
The graph below represents the Equipment Fund’s actual and projected fund balances.
(1)FY24 – FY26 are estimates.
FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Designated for Equip $17,488,464 $17,990,484 $17,222,268 10,196,168 10,991,814
Unassigned $2,664,324 $3,064,920 $3,589,290 $3,975,290 $4,356,567
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
Fund Balance (1)
658
The Equipment Fund’s unassigned fund balance is budgeted to increase in fiscal year 2024 by
$524,370 or 17.1% from fiscal year 2023 to $3,589,290. This budgeted increase is due to
chargebacks expected to be higher than expenses. Unassigned fund balance is projected to
start increasing in future years as well to $3,975,290 in fiscal year 2025 and $4,356,567 in fiscal
year 2026. This increase is due to the transfers to the Capital Projects fund for the Equipment
Maintenance Facility and are budgeted to come from the Replacement Reserve restricted fund
balance rather than normal operational funds.
Total fund balance is projected to be $20,811,558 in fiscal year 2024, a decrease of $243,846 or
1.2% over the previous fiscal year. The decrease in fund balance is due the design of a new
equipment maintenance facility. In fiscal year 2025, the total fund balance is expected to
decrease by $6,640,100 or 31.9% which is due to the construction of a new equipment
maintenance facility. Fund balance growth is expected to increase in fiscal year 2026 due to the
previously mentioned capital project transfers being completed.
659
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 18,032,143$ 20,152,789$ 19,325,733$ 21,055,404$ 20,811,558$ 14,171,458$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 75,486$ 354,553$ 173,616$ 173,616$ 185,000$ 185,000$
Intergovernmental
Fed Intergovnt Revenue 2,550 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 207 1,400 - - - -
Local 28E Agreements 630,484 699,326 655,000 655,000 656,300 656,300
Charges For Fees And Services
Refuse Charges 953 399 953 953 500 500
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 6,787,747 6,961,889 7,768,410 7,768,410 7,652,800 7,805,856
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 87,625 210,505 145,000 145,000 160,000 160,000
Sub-Total Revenues 7,585,052 8,228,072 8,742,979 8,742,979 8,654,600 8,807,656
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 483,287 71,298 - 25,483 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In 483,287 71,298 - 25,483 - -
Total Revenues 8,068,339$ 8,299,370$ 8,742,979$ 8,768,462$ 8,654,600$ 8,807,656$
Expenditures:
General Fleet Maintenance 3,942,650$ 4,185,138$ 4,501,098$ 4,625,281$ 4,487,000$ 4,575,347$
Non-Public Safety Radio System 26,437 591 - - - -
Equipment Replacement Reserves 670,319 2,139,728 2,053,222 4,387,027 3,407,700 3,055,386
Sub-Total Expenditures 4,639,406 6,325,457 6,554,320 9,012,308 7,894,700 7,630,733
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 825,000 1,000,000 7,500,000 - 7,400,000 -
Miscellaneous Transfers Out 483,287 71,298 - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 1,308,287 1,071,298 7,500,000 - 7,400,000 -
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 5,947,693$ 7,396,755$ 14,054,320$ 9,012,308$ 15,294,700$ 7,630,733$
Fund Balance, June 30 20,152,789$ 21,055,404$ 14,014,392$ 20,811,558$ 14,171,458$ 15,348,381$
Adjusted Fund Balance, June 30 20,152,789 21,055,404 14,014,392 20,811,558 14,171,458 15,348,381
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 17,488,464 17,990,484 9,784,535 17,222,268 10,196,168 10,991,814
Unassigned Balance 2,664,324$ 3,064,920$ 4,229,856$ 3,589,290$ 3,975,290$ 4,356,567$
% of Revenues 33%37%48%41%46%49%
Equipment (8100 - 8101)
Fund Summary
660
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money ald Property
Interest Revenues 14,106$ 72,891$ 32,442$ 32,442$ 35,000$ 35,000$
Intergovernmental
Fed Intergovnt Revenue 2,550 - - - - -
Disaster Assistalce 207 1,400 - - - -
Local 28E Agreements 630,484 699,326 655,000 655,000 656,300 656,300
Charges For Fees ald Services
Refuse Charges 953 399 953 953 500 500
Miscellaleous
Intra-City Charges 3,723,689 3,741,010 4,435,773 4,435,773 4,181,200 4,264,824
Total Revenues 4,371,989$ 4,515,026$ 5,124,168$ 5,124,168$ 4,873,000$ 4,956,624$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,147,201$ 1,135,089$ 1,222,695$ 1,248,178$ 1,268,300$ 1,306,349$
Services 495,995 714,594 554,735 623,435 635,200 647,904
Supplies 2,231,148 2,331,860 2,705,668 2,735,668 2,569,700 2,621,094
Capital Outlay 68,305 3,595 18,000 18,000 13,800 -
Total Expenditures 3,942,650$ 4,185,138$ 4,501,098$ 4,625,281$ 4,487,000$ 4,575,347$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Buyer I - Equipment 0.75 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Equipment Shop Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Equipment Superintendent 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Mechalic I - Equipment 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Mechalic II - Equipment 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Mechalic III - Equipment (Day) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Mechalic III - Equipment (Eve) 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Parts/Inventory Clerk - Equip 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 10.75 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Above Ground Hoist 18,000$ 18,000$ -$
Diagnostic Platform - - 12,000
Office Furniture - - 1,800
Total Capital Outlay 18,000$ 18,000$ 13,800$
Division: Equipment Services
Activity: General Fleet Maintenalce (710510)
661
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Miscellaleous
Intra-City Charges 26,487$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Revenues 26,487$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Expenditures:
Services 26,437$ 591$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Total Expenditures 26,437$ 591$ -$ -$ -$ -$
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money ald Property
Interest Revenues 61,380$ 281,662$ 141,174$ 141,174$ 150,000$ 150,000$
Miscellaleous
Intra-City Charges 3,037,571 3,220,879 3,332,637 3,332,637 3,471,600 3,541,032
Other Finalcial Sources
Sale of Assets 87,625 210,505 145,000 145,000 160,000 160,000
Total Revenues 3,186,576$ 3,713,046$ 3,618,811$ 3,618,811$ 3,781,600$ 3,851,032$
Expenditures:
Services 21,267$ 40,721$ 51,722$ 51,722$ 54,300$ 55,386$
Capital Outlay 649,052 2,099,007 2,001,500 4,335,305 3,353,400 3,000,000
Total Expenditures 670,319$ 2,139,728$ 2,053,222$ 4,387,027$ 3,407,700$ 3,055,386$
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Automobiles 52,000$ 52,000$ 30,000$
Other Vehicular Equipment 268,500 622,604 911,400
Snow Removal Equipment - - 52,000
Tractors 71,000 71,000 39,400
Other Vals & Trucks 1,610,000 3,589,701 2,320,600
Total Capital Outlay 2,001,500$ 4,335,305$ 3,353,400$
Division: Equipment Services
Activity: Non-Public Safety Radio System (710540)
Division: Equipment Services
Activity: Equipment Replacement Reserves (710520)
662
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction
of assets; workplace accidents, errors and omissions; and natural disasters. During fiscal year
1988, the City established the Loss Reserve Fund, an internal service fund, to account for and
finance its uninsured risks of loss. Funds pay annual premiums to the Loss Reserve Fund based
on actuarial estimates of the amounts needed to pay prior and current-year claims and to establish
a reserve for catastrophic losses. Accumulated monies in the Loss Reserve Fund are available
to cover the self-insured retention amounts and any uninsured losses.
The Housing Authority Fund is insured under a separate policy with the Assisted Housing Risk
Management Association. All other funds participate in the Loss Reserve Fund. Nearly 95% of
the Risk Management Fund’s revenue is from internal service charges to the other funds for
annual premiums.
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 the City has purchased property, liability, and workers’
compensation insurance under the program that provides for a $100,000 self-insured retention
per occurrence on property losses (2% or $250,000 for wind or hail damage), and a $500,000
self-insured retention per occurrence on liability. Liability insurance provides coverage for claims
in excess of the aforementioned self-insured retention up to a maximum of $20.0 million annual
aggregate of losses paid. Starting in fiscal year 2022, the City switched from being self-insured
for worker’s compensation coverage to being fully insured by Iowa Municipal Workers Comp
Association (IMWCA) except for Fire Fighters.
Settled claims have not exceeded this commercial coverage in any of the past five fiscal years.
The City will seek bids to renew or replace its insurance coverage this spring for fiscal year 2025.
The fiscal year 2024 revised fund balance is $3,366,786 which is $886,275 or 20.8% lower than
the fiscal year 2023 ending fund balance. The fund balance is expected to slightly decrease over
the next two years; however, the change in fund balance is entirely dependent on the amount of
claims paid. Due to the change in workers compensation coverage, it is difficult to predict what
the actual impact from that change will be.
663
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 4,314,362$ 4,058,071$ 3,902,619$ 4,257,231$ 3,370,956$ 3,176,456$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 15,726$ 123,031$ 36,168$ 36,168$ 50,000$ 50,000$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 40 - - - - -
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 1,018,947 1,118,453 1,044,000 1,044,000 1,029,000 1,049,580
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 237,961 153,766 31,025 466,025 47,200 47,200
Sub-Total Revenues 1,272,674$ 1,395,250$ 1,111,193$ 1,546,193$ 1,126,200$ 1,146,780$
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In - - - 4,170 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In - - - 4,170 - -
Total Revenues & Transfers 1,272,674$ 1,395,250$ 1,111,193$ 1,550,363$ 1,126,200$ 1,146,780$
Expenditures:
Risk Management Loss Reserve 1,528,964$ 1,196,090$ 1,747,468$ 2,436,638$ 1,320,700$ 1,349,630$
Total Expenditures 1,528,964$ 1,196,090$ 1,747,468$ 2,436,638$ 1,320,700$ 1,349,630$
Fund Balance, June 30 4,058,071$ 4,257,231$ 3,266,344$ 3,370,956$ 3,176,456$ 2,973,606$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 4,058,071$ 4,257,231$ 3,266,344$ 3,370,956$ 3,176,456$ 2,973,606$
% of Revenues 319% 305% 294% 218%282%259%
Risk Management Reserve (8200)
Fund Summary
664
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 15,726$ 123,031$ 36,168$ 36,168$ 50,000$ 50,000$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 40 - - - - -
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 1,018,947 1,118,453 1,044,000 1,044,000 1,029,000 1,049,580
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 237,961 153,766 31,025 466,025 47,200 47,200
Total Revenues 1,272,674$ 1,395,250$ 1,111,193$ 1,546,193$ 1,126,200$ 1,146,780$
Expenditures:
Personnel 234,538$ 230,207$ 240,985$ 245,155$ 251,600$ 259,148$
Services 1,278,133 959,508 1,499,212 2,184,212 1,049,500 1,070,490
Supplies 3,997 1,561 7,271 7,271 19,600 19,992
Capital Outlay 12,296 4,814 - - - -
Total Expenditures 1,528,964$ 1,196,090$ 1,747,468$ 2,436,638$ 1,320,700$ 1,349,630$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Risk & Finance Assistant 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Finance Director 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
Occ Safety & Trng Spec 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Revenue & Risk Manager 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80
Finance Department
Division: Risk Management
Activity: Risk Management (310600)
665
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FUND
The Information Technology Services (ITS) fund is an internal service fund that accounts for the
cost of providing computer and computer related services to the City’s departments. Those
services include personal computer support and replacement, network and internet support,
fiber optic networking, file server management, telephone administration and support, computer
programming and application support, and Geographical Information System (GIS)
administration and support.
Internal customers are charged annual service fees depending on the number of devices they
use, how many users they have, how many phone sets they have, how much storage they use,
and other factors. Internal customers are also responsible for budgeting funds for new
computer equipment; however, internal service charges are then charged by the ITS fund for
the service and replacement of that equipment. The ITS Fund includes a replacement reserve to
save and restrict funds for the replacement of computer equipment that costs more than $5,000.
The ITS fund has an estimated ending fund balance of $3,790,895 at the end of fiscal year 2024.
This is a decrease of $367,305 or 8.8% percent from fiscal year 2023. This is primarily due to an
increase in expenditures for equipment replacement.
Fund balance is expected to decrease in fiscal year 2025 by $406,987 or 10.7%. This decrease is
due to a decrease in intra-city service charges especially for data storage. The estimated fund
balance designated for equipment replacement is $1,767,939 in fiscal year 2023, $1,478,897 in
fiscal year 2024, and $1,415,189 in fiscal year 2025.
666
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 3,545,083$ 3,967,709$ 4,174,221$ 4,158,200$ 3,790,895$ 3,383,908$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 13,069$ 104,722$ 30,058$ 30,058$ 40,000$ 40,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 24,737 26,459 24,737 24,737 26,500 26,500
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 3,099,496 2,942,020 2,892,762 2,892,762 2,701,101 2,941,801
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 85 593 85 85 600 -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 5,306 2,464 - - - -
Sub-Total Revenues 3,142,692 3,076,258 2,947,642 2,947,642 2,768,201 3,008,301
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In 58,085 159,851 - 22,702 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In 58,085 159,851 - 22,702 - -
Total Revenues 3,200,777$ 3,236,109$ 2,947,642$ 2,970,344$ 2,768,201$ 3,008,301$
Expenditures:
Information Technology 2,633,094$ 2,545,810$ 2,592,121$ 2,654,824$ 2,717,380$ 2,786,900$
Info Technology Equipment Replacement 11,972 239,957 582,825 582,825 357,808 40,102
Sub-Total Expenditures 2,645,066 2,785,767 3,174,946 3,237,649 3,075,188 2,827,002
Transfers Out:
Capital Project Fund 75,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Misc Transfers Out 58,085 159,851 - - - -
Sub-Total Transfers Out 133,085 259,851 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 2,778,151$ 3,045,618$ 3,274,946$ 3,337,649$ 3,175,188$ 2,927,002$
Fund Balance, June 30 3,967,709$ 4,158,200$ 3,846,918$ 3,790,895$ 3,383,908$ 3,465,207$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned 1,553,785 1,767,939 1,221,778 1,478,897 1,415,189 1,669,187
Unassigned Balance 2,413,924$ 2,390,261$ 2,625,140$ 2,311,998$ 1,968,719$ 1,796,020$
77%78%89%78%71%60%
Information Technology Services (8300 - 8301)
Fund Summary
667
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 13,069$ 104,722$ 30,058$ 30,058$ 40,000$ 40,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 24,737 26,459 24,737 24,737 26,500 26,500
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 2,832,874 2,647,760 2,598,979 2,598,979 2,407,001 2,647,701
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 85 593 85 85 600 -
Other Financial Sources
Sale Of Assets 5,306 2,464 - - - -
Total Revenues 2,876,070$ 2,781,998$ 2,653,859$ 2,653,859$ 2,474,101$ 2,714,201$
Expenditures:
Personnel 1,162,541$ 1,306,579$ 1,397,059$ 1,419,762$ 1,517,220$ 1,562,737$
Services 638,868 625,303 611,170 651,170 551,700 562,734
Supplies 530,717 541,898 583,892 583,892 648,460 661,429
Capital Outlay 300,968 72,030 - - - -
Total Expenditures 2,633,094$ 2,545,810$ 2,592,121$ 2,654,824$ 2,717,380$ 2,786,900$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
I.T.S. Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
GIS Coordinator 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Operations Clerk - I.T.S. 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Solutions Architect 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Application Specialist 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Data Base Administrator 1.00 1.00 - - -
Security Analyst - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr Systems Engineer 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Systems Engineer 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00
Voice/Data Network Analyst 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
P.C. Technician 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Total Personnel 9.80 9.80 10.80 10.80 10.80
Finance Department
Division: Information Technology Services
Activity: Information Technology Services (310500)
668
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Intra-City Charges 266,622$ 294,260$ 293,783$ 293,783$ 294,100$ 294,100$
Total Revenues 266,622$ 294,260$ 293,783$ 293,783$ 294,100$ 294,100$
Expenditures:
Services 453$ 267$ 141$ 141$ 100$ 102$
Supplies - - - - - -
Capital Outlay 11,519 239,690 582,684 582,684 357,708 40,000
Total Expenditures 11,972$ 239,957$ 582,825$ 582,825$ 357,808$ 40,102$
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
File Servers 147,099$ 147,413$ 70,145$
Network Switches/Firewalls 30,547 58,465 252,276
P.C. Hardware - 63,019 20,123
Printers - - 15,164
Storage 405,038 313,790 -
Total Capital Outlay 582,684$ 582,687$ 357,708$
Division: Information Technology Services
Activity: Information Technology Equipment Replacement (310581)
669
CENTRAL SERVICES FUND
The Central Services internal service fund provides services to internal clients/staff and
other local governments in the following areas:
•Mailroom processing of outgoing City Mail, UPS, and Fed-Ex
•Procurement of City copiers and maintenance contracts.
The cost of these services is recovered through service charges to the internal clients and
to other local governments for the services that they consume. Funds are also retained for
the replacement of copy machines on a regularly scheduled basis.
Total fiscal year 2025 budgeted revenue is $143,800, and internal service fund charges
make up 96.5% of the fund’s revenue. Budgeted revenue in fiscal year 2025 is a
decrease of 38.2% from fiscal year 2024 budgeted revenue of $232,764. This decrease is
due to changes in the processing of charge backs to reduce the fund balance.
The Central Services fund has an estimated ending fiscal year 2024 fund balance of
$897,601. This is a $20,285 increase from fiscal year 2023. The fiscal year 2025
estimated ending fund balance is $822,501 which is a decrease of 8.4% from fiscal year
2024 ending fund balance. The changes in fund balance are primarily the accumulation of
replacement funds for copy machines versus what is spent on replacement during the
given year and trying to decrease the fund balance.
670
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 798,110$ 814,624$ 796,154$ 877,316$ 897,601$ 822,501$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 2,933$ 24,343$ 6,746$ 6,746$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 8 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 3 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 233,650 237,851 226,018 226,018 138,800 166,560
Sub-Total Revenues 236,594$ 262,194$ 232,764$ 232,764$ 143,800$ 171,560$
Transfers In:
Miscellaneous Transfers In - - - 1,158 - -
Sub-Total Transfers In - - - 1,158 - -
Total Revenues & Transfers 236,594$ 262,194$ 232,764$ 233,922$ 143,800$ 171,560$
Expenditures:
Central Services 220,080$ 199,502$ 212,479$ 213,637$ 218,900$ 220,921$
Sub-Total Expenditures 220,080$ 199,502$ 212,479$ 213,637$ 218,900$ 220,921$
Total Expenditures & Transfers Out 220,080$ 199,502$ 212,479$ 213,637$ 218,900$ 220,921$
Fund Balance, June 30 814,624$ 877,316$ 816,439$ 897,601$ 822,501$ 773,140$
Adjusted Fund Balance, June 30 814,624 877,316 816,439 897,601 822,501 773,140
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 814,624$ 877,316$ 816,439$ 897,601$ 822,501$ 773,140$
% of Revenues 344% 335% 351% 386%572%451%
Central Services (8400)
Fund Summary
671
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 2,933$ 24,343$ 6,746$ 6,746$ 5,000$ 5,000$
Intergovernmental
Federal Intergovernmental Revenue 8 - - - - -
Disaster Assistance 3 - - - - -
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 233,650 237,851 226,018 226,018 138,800 166,560
Total Revenues 236,594$ 262,194$ 232,764$ 232,764$ 143,800$ 171,560$
Expenditures:
Personnel 39,541$ 43,599$ 44,668$ 45,826$ 48,300$ 49,749$
Services 122,471 109,263 128,311 128,311 128,100 130,662
Supplies 32 419 500 500 500 510
Capital Outlay 58,035 46,221 39,000 39,000 42,000 40,000
Total Expenditures 220,080$ 199,502$ 212,479$ 213,637$ 218,900$ 220,921$
Personnel Services - FTE 2022 2023 2024 2024 2025
Purchasing Assistant 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Total Personnel 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Capital Outlay 2024 2024 2025
Copiers 39,000$ 39,000$ 42,000$
Total Capital Outlay 39,000$ 39,000$ 42,000$
Finance Department
Division: Purchasing
Activity: Central Services (310300)
672
HEALTH INSURANCE RESERVE
The City maintains insurance reserves for permanent employees’ health care coverage.
The health insurance plan is partially self-insured, with a stop-loss policy which provides
coverage for claims in excess of $125,000 per employee. Operating funds and
participating employees are charged premiums which are deposited into the Health
Insurance Reserve Fund. The City reimburses a health insurance provider for actual
medical costs incurred plus a claims processing/ administrative fee.
The State of Iowa requires all public entities which maintain a self-funded health
insurance plan file an annual certificate of compliance with the Iowa Insurance
Commissioner, along with an independent actuarial opinion and financial statement
which demonstrate that the plan continues to meet the requirements of Iowa Code
509A.14-.15 as well as applicable provisions of the Iowa administrative code.
In fiscal year 2023, health insurance premiums increased by 7.16%, and in fiscal year
2024, premiums increased by 8.16%. Premiums are budgeted to increase by 10.00% in
fiscal year 2025.
Increases in employee contributions have been negotiated as shown in the following
table:
The fiscal year 2024 estimated ending fund balance is estimated at $17,515,941. This is
an increase of $1,115,529 or 6.8% from the fiscal year 2023 ending fund balance of
$16,400,412. For fiscal year 2025, the fund balance is expected to increase to
$19,611,041 which is an increase of $2,095,100 or 12.0%.
Restricted/assigned fund balance represents the City’s Net OPEB Obligation. The City’s
Net OPEB obligation at June 30, 2023 was $8,730,093. This increased by $606,478 or
7.5% over the fiscal year 2022 restricted/assigned fund balance due to increases in
actual experience, assumptions, interest, and service cost estimates.
Health Insurance Plan:FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026
Single Deductible 750$ 800$ 800$ 800$ 800$
Family Deductible 1,200 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600
Single Out-of-Pocket Max 1,250 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Family Out-of-Pocket Max 2,250 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,600
Single Contribution/Month (1)10% of cost 11% of cost 11% of cost 12% of cost 12% of cost
Family Contribution/Month (1)10% of cost 11% of cost 11% of cost 12% of cost 12% of cost
(1) Police premiums will be 10% of cost for Single & Family Contributions/Month in FY2021 and FY2022;
premiums will be 11% of cost in FY2023 and FY2024; 12% of cost in FY2025.
Fire premiums will be 10% of cost for Single & Family Contributions/Month starting in FY2022;
premiums will be 11% of cost in FY2023 and FY2024.
AFSCME & Non-union premiums will be 10% of cost starting in FY2022 and will be updated
premiums will be 11% of cost in FY2023 and FY2024; 12% of cost in FY2025.
673
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 12,309,571$ 14,435,853$ 14,447,353$ 16,400,412$ 17,515,941$ 19,611,041$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 81,214$ 334,165$ 186,792$ 186,792$ 180,000$ 180,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 590,651 555,574 606,000 606,000 555,600 583,380
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 10,793,500 11,734,603 12,593,760 12,593,760 13,618,000 14,298,900
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 148 - - - - -
Total Revenues 11,465,512$ 12,624,342$ 13,386,552$ 13,386,552$ 14,353,600$ 15,062,280$
Expenditures:
Services 9,337,613$ 10,659,783$ 12,270,023$ 12,270,023$ 12,257,500$ 12,870,375$
Supplies 1,616 - 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,020
Total Expenditures 9,339,230$ 10,659,783$ 12,271,023$ 12,271,023$ 12,258,500$ 12,871,395$
Fund Balance, June 30 14,435,853$ 16,400,412$ 15,562,882$ 17,515,941$ 19,611,041$ 21,801,926$
Restricted / Committed / Assigned 8,123,615 8,123,615 8,123,615 8,730,093 8,730,093 8,730,093
Unassigned Balance 6,312,238$ 8,276,797$ 7,439,267$ 8,785,848$ 10,880,948$ 13,071,833$
% of Revenues 55%66%56%66%76%87%
Health Insurance Reserve (8500)
Fund Summary
674
DENTAL INSURANCE RESERVE
The City provides dental coverage for permanent employees and maintains insurance
reserves for this purpose. The City’s dental insurance plan is self-insured. Operating
funds and participating employees are charged premiums which are deposited into the
Dental Insurance Reserve Fund. The City reimburses a dental insurance provider for
actual costs incurred plus a claims processing/ administrative fee.
For non-union and AFSCME employees, the covered benefits are $1,500 per eligible
member. For police union and fire union employees, covered benefits are $500 per
eligible member.
The Dental Insurance Reserve’s fund balance at the end of fiscal year 2024 is expected
to be $577,737 or $48,420 higher than the fiscal year 2023 ending fund balance. This is
an increase of 9.10%. Fund balance is expected to increase in fiscal year 2025 to
$630,637, which is an increase of $52,900 or 9.10%.
675
2022 2023 2024 2024 2025 2026
Actual Actual Budget Revised Budget Projected
Fund Balance, July 1 423,567$ 469,246$ 483,414$ 529,317$ 577,737$ 630,637$
Revenues:
Use Of Money And Property
Interest Revenues 1,703$ 14,757$ 3,916$ 3,916$ 2,000$ 2,000$
Charges For Fees And Services
Miscellaneous Charges For Services 21,825 20,092 21,825 21,825 20,100 20,100
Miscellaneous
Intra-City Charges 378,605 412,114 405,200 405,200 441,000 449,820
Total Revenues 402,133$ 446,963$ 430,941$ 430,941$ 463,100$ 471,920$
Expenditures:
Services 356,454$ 386,892$ 382,521$ 382,521$ 410,200$ 418,404$
Total Expenditures 356,454$ 386,892$ 382,521$ 382,521$ 410,200$ 418,404$
Fund Balance, June 30 469,246$ 529,317$ 531,834$ 577,737$ 630,637$ 684,153$
Restricted / Committed /Assigned - - - - - -
Unassigned Balance 469,246$ 529,317$ 531,834$ 577,737$ 630,637$ 684,153$
% of Revenues 117% 118% 123% 134%136%145%
Dental Insurance Reserve (8600)
Fund Summary
676
STATISTICS
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Population
Population Estimates, July 1, 2022, (V2022)3,200,517 156,420 75,233
Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2022)3,190,372 152,861 74,823
Population, percent change - April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2022, (V2022)0.30%2.30%0.50%
Population, Census, April 1, 2020 3,190,369 152,854 74,828
Population, Census, April 1, 2010 3,046,355 130,882 67,862
Age and Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent 5.80%5.20%4.30%
Persons under 18 years, percent 22.60%19.00%14.60%
Persons 65 years and over, percent 18.30%13.50%11.00%
Female persons, percent 49.80%50.30%50.00%
White alone, percent 89.80%81.90%76.50%
Black or African American alone, percent (a)4.40%8.60%8.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent (a)0.60%0.40%0.30%
Asian alone, percent (a)2.80%6.40%7.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent (a)0.20%0.10%0.10%
Two or More Races, percent 2.20%2.80%5.10%
Hispanic or Latino, percent (b)6.90%6.10%6.40%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 83.70%76.50%73.80%
Veterans, 2017-2021 174,514 4,842 2,174
Foreign born persons, percent, 2017-2021 5.50%10.80%13.60%
Housing
Housing units, July 1, 2022, (V2022)1,438,565 68,158 X
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2017-2021 71.60%59.40%46.50%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2017-2021 $160,700 $248,100 $230,700
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage, 2017-2021 $1,348 $1,763 $1,681
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage, 2017-2021 $524 $599 $595
Median gross rent, 2017-2021 $845 $1,031 $1,030
Building permits, 2022 12,711 1,375 X
Households, 2017-2021 1,275,893 60,573 30,380
Persons per household, 2017-2021 2.42 2.39 2.25
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2017-2021 86.00%76.80%70.10%
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2017-2021 8.60%15.60%18.60%
Households with a computer, percent, 2017-2021 91.70%96.20%96.50%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription, percent, 2017-2021 84.90%89.70%88.50%
Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017-2021 92.80%96.20%97.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2017-2021 29.70%54.10%59.80%
Health
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2017-2021 8.10%5.80%5.90%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent 5.80%5.50%5.80%
Economy
In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021 66.80%70.00%67.70%
In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2017-2021 62.70%67.80%66.50%
Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000)(c)7,110,658 D 185,389
Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)(c)22,419,847 2,629,594 2,421,811
Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)(c)8,913,447 854,606 34,961
Total retail sales, 2017 ($1,000)(c)50,063,082 2,264,682 1,167,170
Total retail sales per capita, 2017 (c)$15,925 $15,128 $15,378
Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2017-2021 19.6 19.8 18
Median household income (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021 $65,429 $67,414 $51,925
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2021 dollars), 2017-2021 $34,817 $38,887 $32,203
Persons in poverty, percent 11.10%14.70%26.80%
Total employer establishments, 2021 82,997 3,424 X
Total employment, 2021 1,352,146 67,044 X
Total annual payroll, 2021 ($1,000)69,567,278 3,175,820 X
Total employment, percent change, 2020-2021 -2.80%0.40%X
Total nonemployer establishments, 2020 211,710 10,259 X
All employer firms, Reference year 2017 61,849 2,591 1,224
Men-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 35,303 1,344 596
Women-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 9,377 434 226
Minority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 2,395 113 27
Nonminority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 53,664 2,064 954
Veteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 3,965 138 53
Nonveteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017 50,337 2,006 905
Geography
Population per square mile, 2020 57.1 249.4 2,923.30
Population per square mile, 2010 54.5 213.1 2,713.30
Land area in square miles, 2020 55,853.42 613 25.6
Land area in square miles, 2010 55,857.13 614.04 25.01
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Fact Notes
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(b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories
(C) Economic Census - Puerto Rico data are not comparable to U.S. Economic Census data
US Census Data
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Revenue Comparisons are done on the ten (10) largest cities in Iowa and our neighboring
cities of Coralville and North Liberty.
Property Tax Rate Comparison
(Levy Rate per $1,000 Valuation)
City
FY24
Tax Rate Rank
FY24/FY23
% Change
Waterloo 19.730 1 4.00%
Ames 10.201 11 3.78%
Council Bluffs 18.260 2 2.44%
Sioux City 15.765 7 2.24%
Dubuque 9.901 12 1.90%
Cedar Rapids 16.246 5 1.37%
North Liberty 11.452 9 1.17%
Davenport 16.780 3 0.00%
Des Moines 16.610 4 0.00%
Iowa City 15.633 6 0.00%
Coralville 14.312 8 0.00%
West Des Moines 10.900 10 -0.46%
FY2024 Estimated General Fund Revenue
FY2024 Adopted Budget
City Revenues
Transfers
In
Debt
Proceeds/
Asset
Sales
Total
Revenues
Per
Capita
Revenue*
Per
Cap.
Rank
Dubuque $72,831,603 $10,786,963 $56,389 $83,674,955 $1,402.37 1
Coralville $25,098,579 $5,772,523 $0 $30,871,102 $1,383.24 2
Council Bluffs $55,496,360 $20,704,599 $0 $76,200,959 $1,213.41 3
Cedar Rapids $122,218,734 $44,168,418 $120,000 $166,507,152 $1,209.11 4
West Des Moines $68,715,501 $13,523,061 $27,500 $82,266,062 $1,197.07 5
Sioux City $66,465,658 $26,860,278 $135,563 $93,461,499 $1,089.33 6
Waterloo $58,661,016 $11,538,127 $85,000 $70,284,143 $1,044.12 7
Des Moines $160,991,908 $60,993,234 $17,000 $222,002,142 $1,036.75 8
Iowa City $59,928,356 $13,458,716 $445,400 $73,832,472 $986.70 9
North Liberty $14,624,215 $4,781,489 $0 $19,405,704 $947.59 10
Davenport $65,685,387 $25,633,107 $0 $91,318,494 $897.71 11
Ames $34,026,884 $8,740,084 $0 $42,766,968 $643.82 12
Revenue Comparisons
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Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues
FY2023Receipts
City* EffectiveDate Receipts
Des Moines 4/1/1979 8,720,139
West Des Moines 4/1/1979 4,770,885
Cedar Rapids 4/1/1979 4,590,549
Coralville 7/1/1983 3,524,057
Council Bluffs 4/1/1979 3,431,410
Davenport 4/1/1981 3,384,918
Dubuque 4/1/1979 3,071,858
Ames 4/1/1988 2,878,390
Sioux City 4/1/1979 2,624,279
Iowa City 4/1/1983 1,885,263
Waterloo 4/1/1981 1,543,978
North Liberty 7/1/2008 92,619
*All cities listed impose the state allowed maximum rate of 7%
Source: Iowa Department of Revenue
Utility Franchise Tax Rates (as of October 19, 2021)
City
Franchise
Fee Rate
Davenport 0%
West Des Moines 0%
Ames 0%
Coralville 1%
Iowa City 1%
North Liberty 2%
Council Bluffs 2%
Cedar Rapids 3%
Waterloo 4%
Dubuque 5%
Sioux City 5%
Des Moines 5%
Utility Rates (Residential Monthly Billing – July 1, 2023)
City Water Sewer Refuse Storm Total Ranking
Davenport $56.94 $60.53 $18.67 $3.15 $139.29 1
Des Moines $39.51 $57.36 $24.98 $17.17 $139.02 2
North Liberty $52.38 $59.30 $19.80 $2.00 $133.48 3
Dubuque $35.73 $50.15 $21.25 $10.00 $117.13 4
Ames*$38.20 $37.04 $30.00 $5.20 $110.44 5
West Des Moines $42.84 $41.77 $15.97 $8.15 $108.73 6
Cedar Rapids $39.49 $38.32 $22.30 $8.00 $108.11 7
Iowa City**$36.31 $36.80 $25.00 $5.50 $103.61 8
Council Bluffs $33.01 $47.45 $21.00 $0.00 $101.46 9
Sioux City $38.20 $41.30 $15.55 $2.00 $97.05 10
Coralville $20.03 $40.15 $23.50 $3.00 $86.68 11
Waterloo $22.14 $36.19 $20.75 $5.00 $84.08 12
Ames residents use commerical haulers for refuse pickup. This is an average monthly charge
for commerical haulers in area
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Property Tax Levies
Property Tax History – All Direct and Overlapping Governments
(per $1,000 assessed valuation)
Collection
Year
Iowa City
Community
School
District
Johnson
County*
Kirkwood
Community
College
State
of
Iowa
City of
Iowa
City
Total
Iowa City
Percentage
of Total
Residential
Rollback %
2012-13 14.073 7.075 1.079 0.003 17.269 39.499 43.7 50.7518
2013-14 13.688 7.077 1.065 0.003 16.805 38.639 43.5 52.8166
2014-15 13.699 7.062 1.058 0.003 16.705 38.528 43.4 54.4002
2015-16 13.868 7.228 1.061 0.003 16.651 38.811 42.9 55.7335
2016-17 13.989 7.093 1.080 0.003 16.583 38.748 42.8 55.6259
2017-18 13.959 7.179 1.132 0.003 16.333 38.606 42.3 56.9391
2018-19 14.856 6.839 1.204 0.003 16.183 39.085 41.4 55.6209
2019-20
2020-21
14.791
14.839
6.761
6.674
1.213
1.257
0.003
0.003
15.833
15.773
38.601
38.546
41.0
40.9
56.1324
56.6259
2021-22 14.851 6.493 1.312 0.003 15.673 38.331 40.9 56.4094
2022-23 14.934 6.345 1.344 0.003 15.633 38.259 40.9 56.4919
2023-24 16.274 6.356 1.395 0.003 15.633 39.661 39.4 54.6501
*Includes Johnson County, the City of Iowa City Assessor, and Agricultural Extension levies.
Source: Johnson County Auditor
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Property Tax Valuations
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Assessed Valuation
Tax Collection Year:
FY2025 FY2024 FY2023 FY2022
Residential 7,078,353,727$ 5,932,542,314$ 5,302,710,934$ 5,067,120,030$
Agricultural (taxed at Ag rate)1,789,188 1,650,370 1,574,220 1,727,980
Multi-Residential1 - - 544,717,108 539,398,739
Commercial 1,187,202,405 1,058,466,499 1,048,701,445 1,056,414,063
Industrial 87,930,360 77,109,703 77,491,638 79,998,654
Railroads 5,041,874 4,628,817 4,380,355 4,072,190
Utilities w'out Gas & Electric 276,868 269,478 2,779,716 4,339,508
Gross valuation 8,360,594,422 7,074,667,181 6,982,355,416 6,753,071,164
Less: Military & Homestead exemption3 15,527,428 2,150,172 2,239,068 2,392,784
Net valuation 8,345,066,994 7,072,517,009 6,980,116,348 6,750,678,380
Incremental value4 188,582,994 134,159,857 133,492,758 142,496,667
Gas and Electric Utilities 173,705,884 161,652,144 134,787,151 126,171,274
Total Assessed valuation 8,707,355,872$ 7,368,329,010$ 7,248,396,257$ 7,019,346,321$
Percent change 18.173%1.655%3.263%2.354%
Taxable Valuation
Tax Collection Year:
FY2025 FY2024 FY2023 FY2022
Assessment Limitation:
Residential rollback 46.3428%54.6501%54.1302%56.4094%
Agricultural rollback 71.8370%91.6430%89.0412%84.0305%
Multi-Residential rollback1 NA NA 63.75%67.50%
Commercial and rollback2 90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
Industrial rollback2 90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
Railroad rollback2 90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
Utilities rollback 100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5489%
Residential 3,260,915,759$ 3,208,598,660$ 2,841,405,824$ 2,837,384,852$
Agricultural (taxed at Ag rate)1,285,294 1,512,444 1,401,705 1,452,029
Multi-Residential1 - - 343,613,885 360,829,356
Commercial 1,008,744,853 901,891,655 937,999,668 944,990,382
Industrial 78,155,039 68,348,823 69,541,657 71,998,513
Railroads 4,518,715 4,150,574 3,942,320 3,664,971
Utilities w'out Gas & Electric 276,868 269,478 2,779,716 4,276,538
Gross valuation 4,353,896,528 4,184,771,634 4,200,684,775 4,224,596,641
Less: Military & Homestead exemption3 15,527,428 2,150,172 2,239,068 2,392,784
Net valuation 4,338,369,100 4,182,621,462 4,198,445,707 4,222,203,857
Incremental value 137,141,542 134,159,857 133,492,758 131,180,258
Gas and Electric Utilities 41,986,461 43,501,718 44,017,962 40,595,608
Total Taxable Valuation 4,517,497,103$ 4,360,283,037$ 4,375,956,427$ 4,393,979,723$
Percent change 3.606%-0.358%-0.410%3.189%
Total Direct Tax Rate
City of Iowa City 15.633$ 15.633$ 15.633$ 15.673$
1 Beginning in FY2024 Multi-Residential is included with Residential.
2 Beginning in FY2024 the first $150,000 of assessed value is taxable at the Residential rollback and then the remainder at 90%.
3 Beginning in FY2025 a Homestead exemption was added for those who are 65 years of age or older.
4 Beginning in FY2025 Johnson County started reporting TIF increment at its full assessed value.
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FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016
4,958,648,218$ 4,399,451,083$ 4,255,597,838$ 4,001,761,478$ 3,882,757,454$ 3,603,743,609$
1,748,000 2,539,080 2,625,810 3,425,692 3,720,671 3,553,520
539,636,381 489,176,499 471,420,082 411,460,472 410,426,868 -
1,060,943,044 932,699,374 915,964,068 821,949,555 805,734,128 1,129,397,979
80,663,794 76,905,588 71,553,904 72,635,554 73,206,895 74,399,739
4,488,469 3,601,348 3,549,414 3,984,932 4,096,577 4,015,580
6,152,547 7,386,408 7,099,293 6,734,894 7,375,066 8,239,789
6,652,280,453 5,911,759,380 5,727,810,409 5,321,952,577 5,187,317,659 4,823,350,216
2,435,380 2,489,088 2,579,836 2,635,396 2,727,994 2,828,002
6,649,845,073 5,909,270,292 5,725,230,573 5,319,317,181 5,184,589,665 4,820,522,214
89,469,635 115,175,495 85,379,709 80,577,275 72,666,677 42,307,287
118,583,613 109,124,421 97,050,716 94,582,279 92,987,351 87,728,294
6,857,898,321$ 6,133,570,208$ 5,907,660,998$ 5,494,476,735$ 5,350,243,693$ 4,950,557,795$
11.809%3.824%7.520%2.696%8.074%2.567%
FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016
55.0743%56.9180%55.6209%56.9391%55.6259%55.7335%
81.4832%56.1324%54.4480%47.4996%46.1068%44.7021%
71.25%75.00%78.75%82.50%86.25%NA
90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2,719,569,602$ 2,490,442,298$ 2,356,529,643$ 2,274,451,551$ 2,155,033,296$ 2,008,493,138$
1,424,328 1,425,151 1,429,547 1,618,090 1,706,955 1,588,496
382,070,966 363,613,829 368,969,925 337,946,106 353,335,857 -
950,525,463 832,628,954 819,505,276 734,200,396 720,036,878 1,016,458,199
72,596,824 68,970,889 64,152,540 64,688,055 65,301,535 66,959,765
4,039,622 3,241,213 3,194,473 3,586,439 3,686,919 3,614,022
6,152,547 7,386,408 7,099,293 6,734,894 7,375,066 8,239,789
4,136,379,352 3,767,708,742 3,620,880,697 3,423,225,531 3,306,476,506 3,105,353,409
2,435,380 2,489,088 2,579,836 2,635,396 2,727,994 2,828,002
4,133,943,972 3,765,219,654 3,618,300,861 3,420,590,135 3,303,748,512 3,102,525,407
84,077,937 115,175,495 85,379,369 80,559,947 72,650,838 33,331,128
40,156,239 42,719,065 41,797,475 41,702,196 44,986,783 46,785,426
4,258,178,148$ 3,923,114,214$ 3,745,477,705$ 3,542,852,278$ 3,421,386,133$ 3,182,641,961$
8.541%4.743%5.719%3.550%7.501%1.462%
15.773$ 15.833$ 16.183$ 16.333$ 16.583$ 16.651$
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% of Total % of Total
Taxable Taxable Taxable Taxable
Ten largest taxpayers1 Valuation Rank Valuation Valuation Rank Valuation
Rise at Riverfront Crossing Owner LLC -$ -N/A 30,192$ 1 0.69 %
BBCS Hawkeye Housing LLC - -N/A 27,489 2 0.63
Mid-American Energy Company 44,174 2 1.46% 27,058 3 0.62
ACT Inc (Am College Testing Prgrm)46,590 1 1.53% 26,115 4 0.60
Tailwind Iowa City LLC - -N/A 23,782 5 0.54
1201 Gilbert LLC - -N/A 23,451 6 0.54
Hollingsworth Capital Partners Iowa LLC - -N/A 22,242 7 0.51
Dealer Properties IC LLC (Billion Auto)19,343 4 0.64% 20,147 8 0.46
Proctor & Gamble LLC 15,528 6 0.51% 16,897 9 0.39
Webber - Iowa LLC - -N/A 15,850 10 0.36
Ann Gerdin Trust (formerly Russell Gerdin)22,321 3 0.74%- -N/A
Alpha Inc. 16,227 5 0.53%- -N/A
National Computer Systems (Pearson)13,800 7 0.45%- -N/A
United Natural Foods 12,856 8 0.42%- -N/A
Southgate Development Company 12,749 9 0.42%- -N/A
Wal-Mart Real Estate 12,542 10 0.41%- -N/A
Total 216,130$ 7.12%%233,223$ 5.34 %
Sources:
1City of Iowa City Assessor's Office - Annual Report
PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
(amounts expressed in thousands)
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Employers Employees Rank Percentage Employees Rank Percentage
University of Iowa 30,804 1 31.1 % 24,500 1 25.3 %
Iowa City Community School District 1,700 2 1.7 2,000 2 2.1
Veterans Administration Medical Center 1,562 3 1.6 2,000 3 2.1
Procter and Gamble - -N/A 1,300 4 1.3
Mercy Hospital 1,187 5 1.2 1,300 5 1.3
ACT Inc. (formerly American College Testing Program)1,181 6 1.2 985 6 1.0
City of Iowa City 1,087 8 1.1 812 7 0.8
NCS Pearson 1,200 4 1.2 800 8 0.8
Goodwill of the Heartland - -N/A 638 9 0.7
Amazon - -N/A 450 10 0.5
System Unlimited 890 9 0.9 - -N/A
Hy-Vee 1,166 7 1.2
Internaltion Automotive Components formerly Lear Corp 785 10 0.8 - -N/A
41,562 42.0 %34,785 35.9 %
Total Employees 98,900 96,700
Sources:
Iowa City Area Development Group
Various Employers and documents
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS
20232014
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
685
Customer Name Charges Rank Percentage Charges Rank Percentage
University of Iowa 2,033,586$ 1 16.42 %1,912,495$ 1 15.41 %
Proctor & Gamble 1,139,625 2 9.20 763,124 2 6.15
Veterans Administration Medical Center 135,545 3 1.09 204,173 3 1.65
Iowa City Landfill 127,451 5 1.03 146,184 4 1.18
Mercy Hospital 103,838 6 0.84 100,294 5 0.81
Tailwind Iowa City LLC formerly Dolphin Lake 133,843 4 1.08 97,194 6 0.78
Graduate Hotel (formerly RBD Iowa City LLC &Sheraton Hotel)59,549 10 0.48 75,750 7 0.61
Campus Apartments 74,248 8 0.60 74,282 8 0.60
Seville Apts - -N/A 63,005 9 0.51
Rise at Riverfront Crossing - -N/A 59,860 10 0.48
Dominium JIT Srv formerly Mark IV Apts 89,261 7 0.72 - -N/A
University of Iowa/Mayflower Apartments 71,122 9 0.57 - 0 N/A
3,968,068$ 32.05 % 3,496,361$ 28.18 %
Total Sewer System Charges 12,883,641$ 12,407,521$
Sources:
City of Iowa City Revenue Department
PRINCIPAL SEWER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS
20232014
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
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Customer Name Charges Rank Percentage Charges Rank Percentage
Proctor & Gamble 597,724$ 1 7.68 % 631,864$ 1 5.66 %
Veterans Administration Medical Center 102,726 2 1.32 178,438 2 1.60
Tailwind Iowa City LLC formerly Dolphin Lake/Lakeside Manor 77,900 3 1.00 90,586 3 0.81
Mercy Hospital 61,346 5 0.79 72,394 4 0.65
Campus Apartments 56,351 6 0.72 70,215 5 0.63
Dominium JIT Srv formerly Mark IV Apts 61,811 4 0.79 69,225 6 0.62
Graduate Hotel (formerly RBD Iowa City LLC &Sheraton Hotel)34,109 8 0.44 54,041 7 0.48
Seville Apts 30,381 10 0.39 50,790 8 0.45
Rise at Riverfront Crossing - -N/A 45,440 9 0.41
Oaknoll Retirement Residence 30,561 9 0.39 44,672 10 0.40
University of Iowa, Mayflower Apt.40,466 7 0.52 - -N/A
- -N/A
1,093,375$ 14.06 % 1,307,665$ 11.71 %
Total Water System Charges 7,778,364$ 11,172,513$
Sources:
City of Iowa City Revenue Division
PRINCIPAL WATER SYSTEM CUSTOMERS
20232014
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Public Safety
Police1
Physical arrests 6,192 5,595 5,465 4,482 4,488 5,212 2,891 2,525 2,998 2,235
Traffic Violations 3,718 3,356 2,989 2,246 3,103 3,422 1,052 1,627 2,708 2,053
Fire1
Number of calls answered 5,828 6,016 6,974 6,749 7,122 7,532 6,979 8,106 9,039 8,150
Inspections conducted 2,032 1,903 2,459 874 1,031 1,300 181 1,194 1,194 1,250
Parking
Parking Violations 60,680 65,196 57,549 62,930 50,346 61,330 48,042 45,727 69,502 72,491
Wastewater Treatment
Daily average treatment
in million gallons 10.02 9.76 10.48 8.32 7.77 10.97 8.58 7.93 7.38 7.80
Maximum daily capacity
of plant in million gallons 41.1 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3 43.3
Number of sewer system
customers 24,389 24,533 25,085 25,485 26,069 26,270 26,576 26,892 27,021 27,105
Water
Daily average consumption
in million gallons 5.64 5.33 5.32 5.50 5.84 5.69 5.33 5.57 5.52 5.60
Maximum daily capacity of
plant in million gallons 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7 16.7
Customers by Classification
Residential 24,790 23,089 23,638 24,025 24,595 24,818 25,133 25,452 25,588 25,555
Commercial 1,491 1,409 1,415 1,425 1,436 1,431 1,448 1,448 1,442 1,449
Industrial 15 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15
Other 202 135 131 134 136 139 138 137 137 133
Total Customers 26,498 24,647 25,198 25,598 26,182 26,403 26,734 27,052 27,182 27,152
Sanitation
Number of Customers 15,331 14,811 15,620 15,917 15,960 16,112 16,180 16,330 16,481 16,606
Tonnage 9,160 9,210 9,476 9,623 9,694 8,989 9,682 10,339 10,247 9,747
Landfill
Tonnage 115,624 123,692 126,875 137,025 140,658 127,587 128,210 151,823 135,557 132,672
Sources: Various city divisions.
Notes:
1 Numbers are based on a calendar year and 2023 year-to-date figures are compiled through 11/15/23 for FIRE and 10/30/23 for Police.
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Operating Indicators by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
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Iowa City Police Department Statistics
General Police Data Discrepancies
Performing a comparative analysis between local jurisdictions is an imperfect process. Data are
influenced by differences in definitions, reporting, and collection measures. It must be noted that
it is important to focus on the trends in the data rather than any one specific data point between
communities. While measures have been taken to universalize and standardize the data, the
trend in the data is the most valuable information provided.
Data & Comparison
The data presented below represent the raw data collected by the Iowa City Police Department
and information gathered from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Iowa City data synthesis for
2012 to 2019 is based on the 2010 US Census population. Iowa City 2020-2022 data synthesis
is based on the 2020 US Census population. The comparison of Iowa City with the nine largest
cities in Iowa is based on 2020 US Census population. The comparison uses the UCR system,
which is described below.
UNIVERSAL CRIME REPORTING (UCR 1)
Crimes can be reported in various ways. The UCR system has been a standard used by police
departments across the United States and is utilized by the State of Iowa as a means of
reporting data. UCR1 data specifically refers to two groups of crimes: UCR 1 Property Crimes
and UCR 1 Violent Crimes. The following crimes are represented in these two groups:
UCR 1 Property Crimes UCR 1 Violent Crimes
Arson Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Burglary Forcible Rape
Larceny Robbery
Shoplifting Aggravated Assault
All forms of theft
While more crimes exist, these crimes are utilized to provide an overview of workload and
highlight serious crimes in a community. Even with universal reporting, actual reporting of
crimes may vary between communities.
Why We Exist: The mission of the Iowa City Police Department is to protect the rights of all
persons within its jurisdiction to be free from crime, to be secure in their possessions, and to
live in peace. By pursuing the goals of education, prevention and enforcement, it is the
primary objective of the Iowa City Police Department to pursue the ideal of a community free
from crime and disorder in a fair, responsive, collaborative and professional manner.
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Iowa City Raw Data
Calendar Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
2020
2021
2022
Number of Officers 82 82 83 82 86 84
78
73
77
Total Violent Crimes 228 194 197 156 176 167
139
229 198
Total Property Crimes 1,842 1,978 1,551 1,767 1,518 1,252
1,354
1,263 1794
Total Violent Crime
Arrests 111 93 80 78 78 108
91
116 112
Total Property Crime
Arrests 501 444 330 292 213 270
206
183 203
Total Juvenile Violent
Crime Arrests 7 7 5 10 11 7
3
6 12
Total Juvenile Property
Crime Arrests 84 88 52 46 28 17
21
15 11
Total DUI Arrests 569 621 703 594 602 590
292
539 483
Total PAULA Arrests 339 216 254 348 281 114
41
101 66
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Iowa City Synthesized Data
Per capita calculations use the 2010 US Census from 2013 to 2019. Per capita calculations for 2020 to 2022 use the
2020 US Census.
Calendar Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Sworn Officers
per 1,000 Population 1.21 1.21 1.22 1.2 1.26 1.24 1.04 0.94 1.03
Total Violent Crimes
per 1,000 Population 3.36 2.86 3 2.2 2.6 2.46 1.86 2.95 2.65
Total Violent Crime
Arrests
per 1,000 Population
1.64 1.37 1.18 1.14 1.15 1.6 1.22 1.50 1.50
Total Property Crimes
per 1,000 Population 27.14 29.15 23.84 26.03 22.4 18.45 18.09 16.29 17.94
Total Property Crime
Arrests
per 1,000 Population
7.38 6.54 4.86 4.3 3.14 3.98 2.75 2.36 2.72
Total UCR 1 Arrests
per Sworn Officer 7.46 6.55 4.94 4.51 3.38 4.5 3.81 4.10 4.09
Juvenile Violent Crime
Arrests as % of Total 3.07% 3.61% 2.54% 6.41% 6.25% 4.2% 3.3% 5.2% 10.7%
Juvenile Property
Crime Arrests as % of
Total
4.56% 4.49% 3.35% 2.6% 1.84% 1.36% 1.55% 8.2% 5.4%
Total DUI Arrests
per 1,000 Population 8.38 9.15 10.36 8.75 8.87 8.7 3.9 6.95 6.46
Total DUI Arrests
per Sworn Officer 6.94 7.57 8.47 7.24 7 7.02 3.74 7.38 6.27
Total PAULA* Arrests
per 1,000 Population 5.00 3.18 3.74 5.13 4.14 1.7 .56 1.3 0.88
Total PAULA* Arrests
per Sworn Officer 4.13 2.63 3.06 4.24 3.27 1.36 .53 1.38 0.86
*Possession of Alcohol Under the Legal Age
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Iowa Largest Cities Comparison
The tables below present total offenses and rates by UCR 1 type.
UCR 1 Data, 2022:
Ames
Cedar
Rapids
Council
Bluffs Davenport
Des
Moines Dubuque
Sioux
City Waterloo
Ave.
w/o
Iowa
City
Iowa
City
Population 66852 135362 62206 100437 58676 85580 66504 74749 74749
Violent Crime 134 443 258 672 264 432 378 198 198
Violent Crime Rate 200 327 415 669 450 505 568 265 265
Murder/Non-negligent 2 10 1 4 1 1 9 4 1
Manslaughter
Murder/Non-negligent 3.0 7.4 1.6 4.0 1.7 1.2 13.5 5 1.3
Manslaughter Rate
Rape 46 9 39 62 43 70 21 41 16
Rape Rate 68.8 6.6 62.7 61.7 73.3 81.8 31.6 55 21.4
Robbery 11 55 54 98 25 60 43 49 29
Robbery Rate 16.5 40.6 86.8 97.6 42.6 70.1 64.7 60 38.8
Aggravated Assault 75 369 164 508 195 301 305 274 152
Aggravated Assault 112 273 264 506 332 352 459 328 203
Rate
Property Crime 872 4216 1914 3622 1079 2566 1741 2287 1341
Property Crime Rate 1304 3115 3077 3606 1839 2998 2618 2651 1794
Arson 6 12 11 15 6 18 17 12 1
Arson Rate 9.0 8.9 17.7 14.9 10.2 21.0 25.6 15 1.3
Burglary 80 599 343 658 226 348 371 375 174
Burglary Rate 120 443 551 655 385 407 558 445 233
Larceny-Theft 732 3187 1227 2470 781 1915 1143 1636 1032
Larceny-Theft 1095 2354 1972 2459 1331 2238 1719 1881 1381
Rate
Motor Vehicle Theft 54 418 333 479 66 285 210 264 134
Motor Vehicle Theft
Rate 81 309 535 477 112 333 316 309 179
• Variations in population coverage and reporting practices may cause differences in reporting from year to year.
• Rates are the number of reported offenses per 100,000 population.
• Sources: FBI Uniform Crime Reports (2012-2019), FBI Crime Data Explorer (2020-2022).
• Beginning in 2020, the FBI transitioned to reporting only National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
data. Prior to 2020, data was reported using the Summary Reporting System (SRS). SRS collected aggregated
data using the Hierarchy Rule, which stated that that only the one most serious offense within a criminal incident
was counted.
• Des Moines UCR statistics were not available from the FBI Uniform Crime Reports as of 10/23/23.
692
Iowa City Fire Department Statistics
General Fire Data
Performing a comparative analysis between local jurisdictions is an imperfect process. Data is
influenced by differences in definitions, reporting, and collection measures. It must be noted that
it is important to focus on the trends in the data rather than any one specific data point, the trend
in the data is the most valuable information provided.
Broadly speaking, the physical, political, and demographic characteristics of each reporting
jurisdiction influence performance. Examples include unusually good or bad weather, major
budget cuts, and median household income. Citizen preferences, council or board priorities,
local tax resources, and state‐imposed spending limits cause additional variation in the
resources available for providing fire and EMS services.
More specifically, some of the factors that influence the comparability of fire and EMS data are:
Building stock—Industrial structures are more likely to be involved in fire or hazardous
materials events. Older structures are less likely to meet current fire codes or to be equipped
with fire detection and suppression systems. High‐rise structures may pose additional
challenges.
Geography—Street layout, terrain, the fire/EMS station locations, and traffic flow can
significantly impact the ability for one jurisdiction to achieve the same level of service as
another.
Staffing—Jurisdictions can vary in the numbers assigned per fire apparatus, the minimum
scheduled to work each day, the percentage of sworn vs. civilian staff, and the percentage of
volunteers.
Scope—Jurisdictions have varying levels of EMT-medical services offered by fire departments.
The three levels are first responder, paramedic provisional and full paramedic EMS. Cost of
service may vary depending on the degree to which different departments perform EMS
services.
Why We Exist: The mission of the Iowa City Fire Department is to protect our community by
providing progressive, high quality emergency and preventive services.
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Iowa City Raw Data
Collected by the Iowa City Fire Department
Calendar Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Number of Firefighters 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 65
Total Non-Fire Incidents 5,624 5,819 6,786 6,284 6,865 7,330 6,742 7,925 8,876
Total Building Fires 93 115 106 121 93 101 120 126 164
Residential Building Fires 73 91 79 99 74 79 79 72 61
Non-Residential
Building Fires 20 24 27 22 19 22 17 44 17
Total Non-Building Fires 82 81 82 76 64 53 51 52 86
Average Response Time -
Fire Incident (Min) 4:54 5:28 5:43 5:47 5:51 5:59 6:33 5:42 5:23
Average Response Time -
Non-Fire Incident (Min) 4:41 5:21 5:44 6:22 5:38 5:41 5:59 5:35 5:30
False Alarms 860 928 997 903 977 951 799 830 925
Iowa City Synthesized Data
Per capita calculations use the 2010 US Census through calendar year 2020, and the 2020 US Census after that.
Calendar Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Sworn Firefighters
per 1,000 Population 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.85 0.86
Total Non-Fire Incidents
per 1,000 Population 82.87 85.75 99.99 92.59 101.16 108.01 99.35 106.3 118.6
Total Building Fires
per 1,000 Population 1.37 1.69 1.56 1.78 1.37 1.48 1.77 1.69 2.1
Residential Building Fires
per 1,000 Population 1.08 1.34 1.16 1.45 1.09 1.16 1.16 .96 081
Non-Residential
Building Fires
per 1,000 Population
0.29 0.35 0.40 0.32 0.28 0.32 0.25 0.59 22.7
Total Non-Building Fires
per 1,000 Population 1.08 1.34 1.16 1.11 0.94 0.78 0.75 0.69 1.16
False Alarms
per 1,000 Population 12.67 13.67 14.69 13.30 14.4 14.01 11.77 11.14 12.3
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Iowa City Public Library Statistics
General Library Data Discrepancies
Performing a comparative analysis between local jurisdictions is an imperfect process. Data are
influenced by differences in definitions, reporting, and collection measures. It must be noted that it is
important to focus on the trends in the data between communities rather than any one specific data
point. While measures have been taken to universalize and standardize the data, the trend in the data
is the most valuable information provided.
More specifically, some of the factors that influence the comparability of Library data are:
•Nonresident borrower ratio: The ratio of resident to nonresident borrowers can influence funding
for materials acquisition and program planning. Generally, jurisdictions are more inclined to fund
materials and programming for their own residents.
•Some variation in the number of borrowers may be attributed to the frequency with which
jurisdictions remove inactive borrower records. All other conditions being equal, jurisdictions that
purge records frequently tend to report fewer registered borrowers than jurisdictions that purge
infrequently.
•Because some jurisdictions provide library services to neighboring jurisdictions by means of
contract or other official agreement, the size of the service area may be larger than the
population of the jurisdiction.
•Variations in library expenditures may be attributed to differences in the number of library
facilities, the hours of operation, and the size and scope of holdings and programs.
•Also possibly influencing expenditure levels is citizen demand for library services; traditional
library services such as book loans and reference assistance as well as less traditional
library‐based services such as Internet access, adult literacy programs, and more.
•Some differences in the number of items circulated during the reporting period may be attributed
to the size of a jurisdiction’s library collection and the proportion of the collection that circulates
outside the library. For example, an increasing number of jurisdictions offer access (both
in‐library and remote) to substantial electronic holdings that do not circulate outside the library
per se and, therefore, may not be reflected in circulation statistics.
•Differences result depending on expenses that may or may not be included in overall budgets
such as building cleaning, grounds upkeep, and various technology expenses.
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Iowa City Raw Data
Fiscal Year FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Circulation 1,369,069 1,307,735 1,226,305 1,292,526 950,617 889,483 1,252,569 1,256,383
Visits 789,919 800,040 746,359 676,237 455,549 105,020 375,939 475,444
Registered Borrowers 63,208 61,117 57,601 52,872 49,788 45,755 44,929 57,208
Total Collection 235,337 241,612 266,427 251,666 243,140 252,920 266,380 268,771
Reference
Transactions 45,613 42,360 44,643 43,735 31,554 12,108 18,690 250,51
Reserves Placed 163,505 170,255 193,606 225,606 105,567 228,295 138,425 129,929
Internet Terminal
Users 91,565 83,104 75,067 68,613 48,119 3,550 31,172 40,223
WIFI uses 628,382 1,130,391 1,266,902 1,146,005 731,539 17,972 19,286 22,196
Children's Program
Attendance 39,882 37,618 47,981 45,503 21,941 2,378 21,436 40,246
*Reference transaction definition changed in FY15.
Iowa City Synthesized Data
Per capita calculations use ICPL’s entire service area population, 84,323, as reported by the Institute of Museum & Library
Services (FY20).
Fiscal Year FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Circulation per Capita 16.42 15.68 15.18 15.50 11.31 10.74 14.85 14.90
Circulation per
Registered Borrower 21.66 21.4 21.98 24.45 19.09 19.44 27.88 21.96
Visits per Capita 9.47 9.59 8.95 8.11 5.42 1.27 4.46 5.64
Visits per Registered
Borrower 12.50 13.09 12.96 12.79 9.15 22.95 8.37 8.31
Registered Borrowers
as % of Service Area
Population
76% 73% 69% 63% 59% 55% 53% 68%
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Iowa Metro Coalition Comparison
The Metropolitan Coalition is an organization comprised of Iowa’s largest communities. FY2022 data,
as reported to the State Library of Iowa, are used. Per capita metrics are based on the population of
each city’s jurisdiction, not the service area of the library. While not all Metro Coalition cities’ data are
presented, all five cities’ data are included in the ‘average without Iowa City’ calculations. For this report
populations used is the city population and does not include contract areas which, for Iowa City, include
rural Johnson County, Hills, University Heights and Lone Tree.
Revenue:
City Iowa City Ames Cedar
Rapids
Council
Bluffs Des Moines Waterloo
Population 74,828 66,427 137,710 62,799 214,133 67,314
City Income $6,091,785 $4,495,226 $7,110,364 $2,523,068 $9,795,603 $2,756,935
City Income per Capita $81.41 $67.85 $51.63 $40.18 $45.74 $40.96
County Income $536,321 $182,463 $87,369 $300,956 $88,120 $58,516
State/Federal Income $71,122 $63,761 $101,965 $28,194 $103,106 $38,534
Other Income $327,658 $327.941 $663,22 $416,441 $629,925 $98,394
Total Income $7,026,886 $5,069,391 $7,962,920 $3,265,659 $10,616,754 $2,952,379
Total Income per Capita $93.91 $76.31 $57.82 $52.00 $49.58 $43.86
Expenditures:
City Iowa City Ames Cedar
Rapids
Council
Bluffs Des Moines Waterloo
Staff Expenditures $5,437,007 $3,461,855 $5,408,554 $2,742,428 $7,739,678 $2,346,986
Collection Expenditures $710,856 $668,656 $658,532 $435,453 $956,372 $262,927
Other Expenditures $902,747 $938,880 $1,895,834 $594,451 $1,906,512 $272,307
Total Expenditures $7,050,610 $5,069,391 $7,962,920 $3,772,332 $10,602,562 $2,882,220
Per Capita Expenditures $94.22 $76.31 $57.82 $60.07 $49.51 $42.82
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Collections:
City Iowa City Ames Cedar
Rapids
Council
Bluffs
Des
Moines Waterloo
Total Physical Items 207,490 238,066 186,157 141,074 428,102 97,512
Total Downloadable 61,281 192,697 28,845 161,898 58,264 15,837
Total Downloadable &
Physical 268,771 430,763 215,002 302,972 486,366 113,349
Licensed Databases 27 24 23 30 27 18
Circulation/ Building Visits:
City Iowa City Ames Cedar
Rapids
Council
Bluffs
Des
Moines Waterloo
Total Circ 1,256,383 937,289 644,406 341,424 1,278,963 286,608
Per Capita Circ 16.80 14.11 4.68 5.44 5.97 4.26
Registered Borrowers 57,208 45,192 108,477 59,582 76,129 39,186
Visits 475,444 317,020 381,552 174,401 788,407 129,327
Total Hours Open: All
Buildings/ Bookmobile 4,274 522 6,336 3,374 16,902 3,108
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Other:
City Iowa City Ames Cedar
Rapids
Council
Bluffs
Des
Moines Waterloo
Reference Transactions 25,051 14,049 35,100 20,814 180,748 19,799
Children Ages 0-5
Total Programs
701 1,286 202 619 729 473
Children Ages 0-5
Program Attendance
20,904 20,270 6,609 13,397 26,192 12,781
Children Ages 6-11
Total Programs
200 137 238 125 709 72
Children Ages 6-11
Program Attendance
19,342 3,480 7,969 6,463 23,848 3,005
Young Adult Ages 12-18
Total Programs
230 113 119 447 306 15
Young Adult Ages 12-18
Program Attendance
1,570 1,892 1,596 8,292 4,276 319
Adult 18+ Total Programs 222 522 255 358 930 248
Adult 18+ Program
Attendance
3,149 4,820 3,247 3,219 10,573 3,099
All Ages Total Programs 85 108 228 194 257 15
All Ages Program
Attendance
7,966 10,116 10,728 13,307 11,347 1,554
Internet PCs 91 48 122 48 116 68
Internet PC Use per Year 40,223 40,361 52,060 22,476 77,908 21,398
FTE Librarian 15.00 24.50 19.00 7.00 39.00 8.03
FTE Other Staff 47.52 19.50 49.00 20.15 56.13 20.43
FTE Total Staff 62.52 44.00 68.00 27.15 95.13 28.46
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Selected National Library Comparison
The charts below present data from selected public libraries. Data were compiled by the Institute of
Museum and Library Services. Fiscal year 2020 reported data are used, the most recent available for
comparison libraries. Libraries were selected based on their similarities to ICPL services and their
cities’ similarities to Iowa City.
*Population includes residents for each library’s entire service area, including contracting cities and proportional
representations of rural county populations. For instance, the population used for Iowa City includes a portion of
rural county residents, Hills, and University Heights. This is important to help standardize data.
Library
Iowa City
Public
Library, IA
Westerville
Public
Library, OH
Evanston
Public
Library, IL
Boulder
Public
Library, CO
Ann Arbor
District
Library, MI
Bloomington
Public Library,
IL
Number of
Bookmobiles 1 0 0 0 0 1
Number of Branch
Libraries 0 0 2 4 4 0
Population Legal
Service Area 81,638 100,042 74,486 108,154 177,696 76,610
Number of Outlets 1 1 1 1 1 1
ALA-MLS
Librarians 15 28.70 20.19 23.25 15 13.3
Total Staff 72.55 78.55 71.7 74.25 174.5 68.59
Local Revenue 5,737,279 4,267,584 7,268,891 8,135,511 17,811,199 4,931,597
Local Revenue per
Capita 70.28 4.67 97.59 75.22 100.23 55.70
State Revenue 61,849 3,446,501 94,983 25,048 112,012 226,163
State Revenue per
Capita .76 34.45 1.27 .23 .63 2.95
Total Revenue 5,947,927 8,438,356 8,308,647 9,055,735 18,035,699 5,618,119
Total Revenue per
Capita 72.86 84.35 111.55 83.73 101.50 73.33
Total Collection
Expenditures 691,514 1,036,127 800,000 1,095,828 1,393,193 661,584
Total Collection
Expenditures per
Capita
8.47 10.36 10.74 10.13 7.84 8.63
Total Operating
Expenditures 6,003,827 7,284,208 7,474,157 7,344,116 15,542,327 5,222,630
Total Operating
Expenditures per
Capita
73.54 72.81 100.34 67.90 87.46 68.17
Total Circulation 893,481 1,345,913 732,003 1,323,792 5,564,177 912,773
Total Circulation
per Capita 10.94 13.45 9.82 12.24 31.31 11.91
Reference
Transactions 12,108 47,424 22,584 18,120 3,576 36,896
Library Visits 56,186 162,032 162,534 346,114 375,085 101,804
Library Visits per
Capita .69 1.62 2.18 3.20 2.11 1.32
Children's Program
Attendance 12,595 8,099 9,300 5,383 6,900 1,254
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Senior Center Statistics
Membership & Associated Revenue Sources
75.59% of Center members are between the ages of 60 and 79.
Membership Distribution by Age Group
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Total
Members* 1,618 1,554 1,608 1,732 1,565 1,215 1,231 1303
Percent, Age
≤59 6.6% 6.1% 5.5% 5.64% 5.53% 3.63% 4.06% 3.61%
Percent, Age
60-69 39.1% 35.5% 33.3% 33.75% 30.55% 24.54% 24.13% 24.48%
Percent, Age
70-79 35.8% 39.2% 42% 43.42% 45.16% 50.42% 52.15% 51.11%
Percent, Age
≥80 18.5% 19.2% 19.2% 17.21% 18.76% 21.33% 19.65% 20.80%
*Number of members as of the end of each fiscal year.
FY2023 total membership increased 2.2% based on the peak membership number.
Membership fees were introduced in 2003 and increased in FY2013 and FY2017. Membership fees
are differentiated based on the location of the member’s residence.
Membership Fee Revenue
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Membership Fee
Revenue $48,676 $61,555 $63,105 $67,455 $51,720 $48,445 $47,850 $48,450
% Change -9.5% 26.5% 2.5% 6.9% -23.3% -6.3% -1.2% 1.25%
83.02% of the Senior Center’s membership resides within the corporate limits of Iowa City; 14.25% of
the Senior Center’s members are Johnson County residents outside of Iowa City.
Peak Membership Number During the Fiscal Year
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
1,618 1,614 1,608 1,715 1,774 1,622 1,296 1,325
Why We Exist: The mission of the Senior Center enhances quality of life by creating
opportunities to support wellness, social connections, community engagement and lifelong
learning for a diverse and growing older adult population.
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Membership Distribution by Place of Residence
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Percent of Members, Iowa
City Residents 81.0% 80.6% 80.41% 80.77% 74.48% 82.88% 82.56% 83.03%
Percent Johnson County
Residents (Outside Iowa
City)
17.0% 17.4% 17.79% 17.09% 13.97% 14.81% 15.13% 14.25%
Percent non-Johnson
County 2.0% 2% 1.80% 2.14% 1.91% 2.30% 2.31% 2.64%
During FY2022, the City of Iowa City supported 79% of the Senior Center’s budget. Senior Center
revenue includes grants, donations, membership fees, parking fees, independent contractors, and
rentals, etc. In FY2012, the City began applying for the Economic Development/Quality of Life Block
Grant application to Johnson County for funding. From FY2012 -FY22 we have been approved for
funding each year from between $70,000 to $60,000. As for FY24 we have established a service
agreement with the County which does not require us to apply for grant funding for future years.
Iowa City Senior Center Finances
FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Senior Center Revenue $257,245 $247,595 $188,346 $211,737 $150,520
Senior Center Expenses $863,699 $913,615 $927,263 $1,031,992 $1,053,569
Iowa City Contribution $606,454 $666,020 $738,917 $820,255 $903,049
The Senior Center’s goal is for revenue from sources other than Iowa City property taxes to support
30% of the Center’s budget. This goal of 30% includes but is not limited to: intergovernmental grants,
membership & program fees, contributions & donations, parking permit sales, and rental fees. This
calculation is based on the general revenues subsidy divided by the total expenditures and transfers in
General Fund (1000 only).
Cost Recovery Percentage
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Cost Recovery 27.88% 29% 30% 30% 27% 21% 21% 14%
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Programs, Attendance, and Volunteerism
FY23 Senior Center Programming by Area of Mission
Area of Mission FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Community Engagement * * * * 29 27 19 29
Lifelong Learning * * * * 103 102 88 98
Social Connections * * * * 60 22 30 53
Wellness * * * * 77 26 42 32
Total Program Offerings
(unduplicated) * * * * 269 177 179 212
Additional Program Details
Virtual * * * * 32 171 85 32
Off-site * * * * 15 5 21 27
Diverse representation and
culturally responsive * * * * 18 23 26 28
Climate Action * * * * 4 20 9 10
*New measures in 2020.
Volunteer involvement in the Senior Center remains strong.
Volunteer Involvement
FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
Volunteers 592 623 685 648 600* 202** 194 259
*Number approximated due to a new volunteer system. **Number is significantly lower because of the suspension of in-person activities due to pandemic-related closure.
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Iowa City Transportation Services Statistics
General Parking Information
The Parking Division of the Transportation Services Department is a self-supporting enterprise
fund responsible for providing safe and convenient parking options in downtown Iowa City. The
division oversees the operation of six ramps, five surface lots, and on-street (metered) parking.
Parking Services enforces parking regulation in the central business district, while the Police
Department enforces parking regulations in residential areas.
Iowa City Parking Data
Collected by the Iowa City Transportation Services Department
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Web Citation Payments 68.87% 72.1% 76.3% 76.2% 84.7% 77.8%
Citations Issued 50,347 61,330 48,044 45,727 69,695 72,491
$0 Expired Meter Citations 15,614 19,041 15,782 13,557 20,599 26,062
Citation Appeals 597 818 603 619 1,091 1,149
Faulty Meters 853 2,411 2,342 2,172 1,680 260
Available Spaces
On Street 1,189 1,177 1,177 1,177 1,177 1,156
Off Street 3,686 3,686 3,686 3,686 3,686 3,798
Transient Hours Parked 5,147,055 5,054,757 3,621,758 2,152,048 3,487,624 4,998,527
Average Hourly Duration
Access Controlled facilities 3.28 3.41 3.68 4.32 4.71
Transient
Only 3.74
Transient &
Permit 5.44
Credit Card Usage
Access Controlled facilities 74% 78% 81% 85% 83% 80%
Pay by Space facilities 80% 89% 99% 91% 90% 94%
Permits Issued
Automobile 1,961 1,918 2,104 2,204 1,944 2,932
Moped/Scooter/Motorcycle 687 721 793 471 532 326
*FY19 Faulty Meters data includes all meter service calls. Previous data was exclusively coin
jams and battery issues.
Why We Exist: The Iowa City Transportation Services Department is committed to
providing convenient, safe parking options, safe and courteous transit services, and quality
customer service to the citizens and visitors of Iowa City.
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General Transit Information
The Transit Division is a self-supporting enterprise fund that provides fixed-route and paratransit
bus services as well as operating the Court Street Transportation Center. The division is
committed to providing safe, courteous, and quality transportation to the citizens and visitors of
Iowa City as well as the City of University Heights.
Iowa City Transit Data
Collected by the Iowa City Transportation Services Department
FY 2018 * FY 2019 * FY 2020 * FY 2021 * FY 2022* FY 2023
Ridership 1,498,468 1,486,351 1,149,620 525,416 851,383 1,050,132
Total Operating Expense $5,413,686 $5,563,357 $5,796,283 $5,619,675 $6,290,985 6,706,629
Fare Revenue $1,180,297 $1,172,298 $953,281 $637,606 $919,434 1,036,756
Revenue Vehicle Miles 704,184 702,568 634,526 688,207 678,907 700,683
Revenue Vehicle Hours 53,953 53,937 51,710 54,869 50,932 53,162
Cost per Ride $3.61 $3.74 $5.04 $10.70 $7.39 $6.39
Cost per Rev Vehicle Mile $7.69 $7.92 $9.13 $8.17 $9.27 $9.57
Cost per Rev Vehicle Hour $100.34 $103.15 $112.09 $105.42 $123.52 $126.15
Farebox/Expense Ratio 0.22 0.21 0.16 0.11 0.15 0.15
Average Fare $0.79 $0.79 $0.83 $1.21 $1.08 $0.99
Operating Deficit per trip $2.83 $2.95 $4.21 $9.48 $6.31 $5.40
Riders per Rev Vehicle
Mile 2.13 2.12 1.81 0.76 1.25 1.50
Riders per Rev Vehicle
Hour 27.77 27.56 22.23 9.58 16.72 19.75
Passenger Miles 3,236,690 3,210,518 2,483,179 1,129,644 1,830,473 2,257,784
Fleet Vehicles 27 27 27 27 27 27
Base Fare $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
Fleet Average Age 14.25 7.59 8.59 9.44 8.66 9.53
Fuel Consumption 196,942 189,081 177,699 172,720 170,151 169,162
Days Operated 307 305 309 305 308 305
Court St Trans Center
Total Revenue $1,256,055 $1,285,686 $1,101,006 $762,482 $971,011 $860,012
Total Ops Expense $137,530 $182,030 $143,813 $182,508 $229,879 $198,354
Net Income $1,118,525 $1,103,656 $957,193 $579,974 $741,427 $661,658
*FY18 – FY22 Data reflects a separation of the Court Street Transportation Center from Transit
Fleet Operations
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Iowa City Neighborhood & Development Services Statistics
Neighborhood Services Division
The Neighborhood Services Division is responsible for the administration of various housing
services, housing programs and revitalization efforts that focus on sustaining healthy, safe,
affordable neighborhoods.
Community Development
Community Development staff are committed to providing Iowa City residents with access to
safe and affordable housing, jobs, and services. This is accomplished by coordinating efforts
with local organizations, businesses, and other community partners, and by administering and
coordinating activities relating to city, state, and federal housing and community and economic
development programs.
FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23
CDBG/HOME Funds Spent1 $1,613,303 $2,017,280 $892,278 $2,430,755
South District Homes Rehabbed and Sold 1 1 0 2
HMGP Buyouts - Purchased/removed from
floodplain 0 0 1 0
Aid to Agencies $644,500 $675,000 $719,250 $739,050
1Includes CARES Act CDBG-CV funds beginning in FY21.
Housing Authority
The Housing Authority administers housing assistance programs throughout its jurisdiction,
including all of Johnson County, Iowa County and portions of Washington County. Annually, the
Housing Authority assists over 1,400 low-income families to acquire and maintain affordable
housing through rental and ownership programs. Rental assistance includes the Housing Choice
Voucher/Section 8 (HCV), Public Housing, and Veterans’ Supportive Housing (VASH) Programs.
Homeownership opportunities exist under the
CY19 CY20 CY21 CY22
Public Housing Units 81 86 86 86
Housing Choice Vouchers 1,191 1,191 1,191 1,266
VASH Vouchers 83 95 95 95
Project Based Vouchers 24 24 24 60
Mainstream Vouchers NA 78 78 78
Emergency Housing Voucher NA NA 69 69
Total HAP Payments (Landlords, Mortgage
Lenders, Escrow Deposits) $8,358,264 $8,060,850 $8,313,683 $9,665,697
Public Housing Payment for maintenance &
repair of Public Housing units $307,163 $425,149 $451,324 $431,143
Public Housing Payment in Lieu of Taxes
(PILOT) $27,771 $26,123 $43,302 $27,177
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Housing Inspection
Housing Inspection’s mission is to ensure that Iowa City’s housing facilities are of the quality
necessary to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of those persons utilizing these
facilities and the general public.
CY19 CY20 CY21 CY22
Rental Units 19,951 19,927 19,491 19,282
Documented Compliant Cases 2,681 2,158 2,004 1,777
Development Services Division
The Development Services Division is responsible for overseeing the development process
including land annexation, zoning, subdivision, building permits, and inspections and
enforcement of City codes and regulations. The Division consists of the Urban Planning
Division and the Building Inspections Services Division. The Urban Planning Division is
responsible for administering rezoning, subdivision, and special exception applications and
staffs the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Adjustment, and the Historic
Preservation Commission. The Building Inspections Services Division is responsible for
reviewing site and building plans, conducting building inspections, enforcement of nuisance and
other zoning-code related regulations, and administering permits such as temporary use
permits.
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APPENDIX
Department Expenditure Comparison
to State Forms
Budget Resolutions
State Forms
Changes from Proposed to Final Budget
State Property Tax Reform Impact
Summary
Glossary
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Pubic Hearing
Budget Estimate
2023
Actuals
2024
Revised
2025
Budget
Public Safety
Finance 712,331$ 908,089$ 668,000$
Police 15,682,532 18,033,069 17,809,695
Fire 9,506,986 10,339,970 11,178,075
Neighborhood & Development Services 2,023,467 2,220,552 2,255,450
Line 16 27,925,316 31,501,680 31,911,220
Public Works
Parks & Recreation 1,353,112 1,239,873 1,114,000
Public Works 10,068,967 11,454,673 11,633,900
Transportation & Resource Mgmt 387,534 394,620 413,700
Line 17 11,809,613 13,089,166 13,161,600
Health and Social Services
Neighborhood & Development Services Line 18 680,058 696,500 687,577
Culture and Recreation
Parks & Recreation 8,098,149 8,623,392 8,660,440
Library 7,226,829 7,981,403 7,887,900
Senior Center 1,053,568 1,184,397 1,147,250
Line 19 16,378,546 17,789,192 17,695,590
Community and Economic Development
City Manager 1,070,464 5,746,722 1,265,500
Finance 3,565,916 2,926,207 3,404,000
Neighborhood & Development Services 9,383,260 22,100,684 5,560,371
Transportation & Resource Mgmt 321,095 309,077 -
Line 20 14,340,735 31,082,690 10,229,871
General Government
City Council 174,794 178,611 192,500
City Clerk 558,190 668,862 636,705
City Attorney 896,859 927,296 965,048
City Manager 4,120,108 5,727,376 4,959,340
Finance 4,666,030 5,900,054 6,008,625
Parks & Recreation 887,278 910,337 864,600
Line 21 11,303,259 14,312,536 13,626,818
Debt Service
Finance Line 22 13,165,630 13,245,690 13,787,740
Capital Projects
Governmental Capital Projects 22,949,801 51,921,737 41,047,794
Line 23 22,949,801 51,921,737 41,047,794
Total Government Activities Line 24 118,552,958 173,639,191 142,148,210
Enterprise
Neighborhood & Development Services 11,921,445 11,716,320 12,469,766
Public Works 30,626,023 31,424,939 34,564,402
Transportation Services 12,927,289 19,613,606 17,117,924
Airport Operations 450,628 408,624 436,550
Enterprise Capital Projects 11,186,856 74,493,076 34,970,500
Line 25 67,112,241 137,656,565 99,559,142
Total ALL Expenditures Line 26 185,665,200$ 311,295,756$ 241,707,352$
* Totals & state program sub-totals may have rounding variances to Notice of Public Hearing - Budget Estimate.
City of Iowa City
Department Expenditure Comparison to State Forms
Budgetary Expenditures by State Program by Department *
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET
Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
City of: IOWA CITY
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at: 410 E. Washington St., Emma Harvat Hall Meeting Date: 4/16/2024 MeetingTime: 06:00 PM
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of , any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a
summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the City Clerk and County Auditor.
City budgets are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met, the State Appeal Board will hold a local hearing. For more information, consult
https://dom.iowa.gov/local-budget-appeals.
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained orviewed at the offices of the Mayor, City Clerk, and at the Library.
The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property
15.63305
The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is
3.00375
At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget.
Phone Number
(319) 356-5041
City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME
Kellie Grace
Budget FY 2025 Re-estimated FY 2024 Actual FY 2023
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1 68,821,450 66,312,743 66,682,280
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes 3 68,821,450 66,312,743 66,682,280
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 2,733
TIF Revenues 5 4,388,100 4,059,847 4,086,247
Other City Taxes 6 3,576,298 3,596,461 3,838,982
Licenses & Permits 7 2,122,880 2,033,921 2,854,375
Use of Money and Property 8 3,171,385 3,172,348 7,499,685
Intergovernmental 9 65,768,611 54,055,201 40,945,223
Charges for Fees & Service 10 56,579,585 50,485,282 50,340,498
Special Assessments 11 2,000 1,381 0
Miscellaneous 12 10,151,601 5,011,286 4,530,030
Other Financing Sources 13 16,770,900 43,872,400 11,873,518
Transfers In 14 57,338,700 76,520,088 61,737,614
Total Revenues and Other Sources 15 288,691,510 309,120,958 254,391,185
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety 16 31,911,220 31,501,680 29,377,655
Public Works 17 13,161,600 13,089,167 10,357,277
Health and Social Services 18 687,576 696,500 680,058
Culture and Recreation 19 17,695,590 17,789,192 16,378,547
Community and Economic Development 20 10,229,871 31,082,688 14,340,550
General Government 21 13,626,818 14,312,538 11,303,254
Debt Service 22 13,787,740 13,245,690 13,165,630
Capital Projects 23 41,047,794 51,921,739 22,949,801
Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 142,148,209 173,639,194 118,552,772
Business Type / Enterprises 25 99,559,142 137,656,570 67,112,243
Total ALL Expenditures 26 241,707,351 311,295,764 185,665,015
Transfers Out 27 57,338,700 76,520,088 61,737,614
Total ALL Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 299,046,051 387,815,852 247,402,629
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 -10,354,541 -78,694,894 6,988,556
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 158,684,272 237,379,166 230,390,610
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 148,329,731 158,684,272 237,379,166
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City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES CONT.GENERAL SPECIAL
REVENUE
TIF SPECIAL
REVENUES
DEBT
SERVICE
CAPITAL
PROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY RE-ESTIMATED
2024
ACTUAL
2023
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department/Crime Prevention 1 16,891,337 16,891,337 14,696,409
Jail 2 0 0
Emergency Management 3 0 0
Flood Control 4 0 0
Fire Department 5 10,336,439 10,336,439 9,506,985
Ambulance 6 0 0
Building Inspections 7 2,220,553 2,220,553 2,023,466
Miscellaneous Protective Services 8 0 0
Animal Control 9 1,141,731 1,141,731 986,124
Other Public Safety 10 3,531 908,089 911,620 2,164,671
TOTAL (lines 1 - 10)11 30,593,591 908,089 0 31,501,680 29,377,655
PUBLIC WORKS
Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks 12 5,556,488 5,556,488 4,680,636
Parking - Meter and Off-Street 13 0 0
Street Lighting 14 445,973 445,973 0
Traffic Control and Safety 15 1,024,939 1,024,939 1,401,267
Snow Removal 16 520,937 520,937 447,911
Highway Engineering 17 3,398,536 3,398,536 3,092,286
Street Cleaning 18 407,882 407,882 345,763
Airport (if not Enterprise)19 0 0
Garbage (if not Enterprise)20 0 0
Other Public Works 21 1,634,494 99,918 1,734,412 389,414
TOTAL (lines 12 - 21)22 5,033,030 8,056,137 0 13,089,167 10,357,277
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Welfare Assistance 23 0 0
City Hospital 24 0 0
Payments to Private Hospitals 25 0 0
Health Regulation and Inspection 26 0 0
Water, Air, and Mosquito Control 27 0 0
Community Mental Health 28 0 0
Other Health and Social Services 29 696,500 696,500 680,058
TOTAL (lines 23 - 29)30 696,500 0 0 696,500 680,058
CULTURE & RECREATION
Library Services 31 7,981,403 7,981,403 7,226,829
Museum, Band and Theater 32 0 0
Parks 33 3,905,829 3,905,829 3,525,033
Recreation 34 4,281,613 4,281,613 4,144,046
Cemetery 35 435,950 435,950 429,070
Community Center, Zoo, & Marina 36 0 0
Other Culture and Recreation 37 1,184,397 1,184,397 1,053,569
TOTAL (lines 31 - 37)38 17,789,192 0 0 17,789,192 16,378,547
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City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES CONT.GENERAL SPECIAL
REVENUE
TIF SPECIAL
REVENUES
DEBT
SERVICE
CAPITAL
PROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY RE-ESTIMATED
2024
ACTUAL
2023
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Beautification 39 434,464 434,464 359,596
Economic Development 40 5,927,382 5,927,382 2,054,184
Housing and Urban Renewal 41 5,944,857 5,944,857 6,138,912
Planning & Zoning 42 1,511,895 1,511,895 1,074,831
Other Com & Econ Development 43 10,626,237 4,345,770 2,292,083 17,264,090 4,713,027
TIF Rebates 44 0 0
TOTAL (lines 39 - 44)45 18,499,978 10,290,627 2,292,083 0 31,082,688 14,340,550
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor, Council, & City Manager 46 2,006,461 2,006,461 2,191,075
Clerk, Treasurer, & Finance Adm.47 3,785,026 3,785,026 3,453,570
Elections 48 0 0
Legal Services & City Attorney 49 927,296 927,296 895,609
City Hall & General Buildings 50 910,337 910,337 836,545
Tort Liability 51 1,349,670 1,349,670 1,256,451
Other General Government 52 4,379,343 954,405 5,333,748 2,670,004
TOTAL (lines 46 - 52)53 13,358,133 954,405 0 0 14,312,538 11,303,254
DEBT SERVICE 54 13,245,690 13,245,690 13,165,630
Gov Capital Projects 55 51,921,739 51,921,739 22,949,801
TIF Capital Projects 56 0 0
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 57 0 0 0 51,921,739 0 51,921,739 22,949,801
TOTAL Governmental Activities Expenditures (lines11+22+30+38+44+52+53+54)58 85,970,424 20,209,258 2,292,083 13,245,690 51,921,739 0 173,639,194 118,552,772
BUSINESS TYPE ACTIVITIES Proprietary: Enterprise &Budgeted ISF
Water Utility 59 9,324,480 9,324,480 6,936,363
Sewer Utility 60 8,457,153 8,457,153 7,870,600
Electric Utility 61 0 0
Gas Utility 62 0 0
Airport 63 408,624 408,624 436,452
Landfill/Garbage 64 11,097,867 11,097,867 9,639,261
Transit 65 15,181,854 15,181,854 8,567,165
Cable TV, Internet & Telephone 66 0 0
Housing Authority 67 11,716,322 11,716,322 11,889,802
Storm Water Utility 68 743,114 743,114 613,262
Other Business Type (city hosp., ISF, parking, etc.)69 4,431,752 4,431,752 3,982,520
Enterprise DEBT SERVICE 70 1,802,326 1,802,326 3,989,270
Enterprise CAPITAL PROJECTS 71 74,493,078 74,493,078 13,187,548
Enterprise TIF CAPITAL PROJECTS 72 0 0
TOTAL BUSINESS TYPE EXPENDITURES (lines 59+72)73 137,656,570 137,656,570 67,112,243
TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES (lines 58+73)74 85,970,424 20,209,258 2,292,083 13,245,690 51,921,739 0 137,656,570 311,295,764 185,665,015
Regular Transfers Out 75 9,241,780 29,505,304 35,782,124 74,529,208 59,810,399
Internal TIF Loan Transfers Out 76 259,100 1,731,780 1,990,880 1,927,215
Total ALL Transfers Out 77 9,500,880 29,505,304 1,731,780 0 0 0 35,782,124 76,520,088 61,737,614
Total Expenditures and Other Fin Uses (lines 74+77)78 95,471,304 49,714,562 4,023,863 13,245,690 51,921,739 0 173,438,694 387,815,852 247,402,629
Ending Fund Balance June 30 79 48,906,537 18,895,083 481,172 6,888,310 7,569,962 125,706 75,817,502 158,684,272 237,379,166
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RE-ESTIMATED REVENUES DETAIL
City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES GENERAL SPECIALREVENUE TIF SPECIALREVENUES DEBTSERVICE CAPITALPROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY RE-ESTIMATED2024 ACTUAL2023
Taxes Levied on Property 1 40,186,840 15,430,682 10,695,221 66,312,743 66,682,280
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes (line 1 minus line 2)3 40,186,840 15,430,682 10,695,221 0 66,312,743 66,682,280
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 2,733
TIF Revenues 5 4,059,847 4,059,847 4,086,247
Other City Taxes:
Utility Tax Replacement Excise Taxes 6 418,070 154,177 107,817 680,064 783,780
Utility francise tax (Iowa Code Chapter 364.2)7 1,151,500 1,151,500 1,116,963
Parimutuel wager tax 8 0 0
Gaming wager tax 9 0 0
Mobile Home Taxes 10 34,827 12,989 8,981 56,797 52,976
Hotel/Motel Taxes 11 1,708,100 1,708,100 1,885,263
Other Local Option Taxes 12 0 0
Subtotal - Other City Taxes (lines 6 thru 12)13 3,312,497 167,166 116,798 0 3,596,461 3,838,982
Licenses & Permits 14 2,024,993 8928 2,033,921 2,854,375
Use of Money & Property 15 1,019,899 319,047 47,611 1,785,791 3,172,348 7,499,685
Intergovernmental:
Federal Grants & Reimbursements 16 247,741 4,906,713 5,269,721 24,907,788 35,331,963 24,412,506
Road Use Taxes 17 9,900,316 9,900,316 10,346,324
Other State Grants & Reimbursements 18 1,042,569 380,639 249,448 1,831,471 931,929 4,436,056 2,720,692
Local Grants & Reimbursements 19 2,932,851 515,017 880,000 58,998 4,386,866 3,465,701
Subtotal - Intergovernmental (lines 16 thru 19)20 4,223,161 15,702,685 0 249,448 7,981,192 25,898,715 54,055,201 40,945,223
Charges for Fees & Service:
Water Utility 21 11,320,853 11,320,853 11,222,956
Sewer Utility 22 12,362,576 12,362,576 12,333,027
Electric Utility 23 0 0
Gas Utility 24 0 0
Parking 25 12,123 5,813,232 5,825,355 5,595,020
Airport 26 0 0
Landfill/Garbage 27 11,602,093 11,602,093 11,598,048
Hospital 28 0 0
Transit 29 65,219 65,219 1,104,582
Cable TV, Internet & Telephone 30 540,200 40 540,240 0
Housing Authority 31 0 0
Storm Water Utility 32 1,895,000 1,895,000 1,729,888
Other Fees & Charges for Service 33 6,807,078 66,868 6,873,946 6,756,977
Subtotal - Charges for Service (lines 21 thru 33)34 7,359,401 66,868 0 0 0 43,059,013 50,485,282 50,340,498
Special Assessments 35 1,381 1,381 0
Miscellaneous 36 1,800,182 513,341 64,338 1,800,000 833,425 5,011,286 4,530,030
Other Financing Sources: Regular Operating Transfers In 37 24,001,445 2,189,973 20,052 7,253,470 41,064,268 74,529,208 59,810,399
Internal TIF Loan Transfers In 38 42,722 259,100 1,688,012 1,046 1,990,880 1,927,215
Subtotal ALL Operating Transfers In 39 24,044,167 2,189,973 259,100 1,708,064 7,254,516 0 41,064,268 76,520,088 61,737,614
Proceeds of Debt (Excluding TIF Internal Borrowing)40 9,980,000 33,000,000 42,980,000 9,941,862
Proceeds of Capital Asset Sales 41 892,400 892,400 1,931,656
Subtotal-Other Financing Sources (lines 36 thru 38)42 24,936,567 2,189,973 259,100 1,708,064 17,234,516 0 74,064,268 120,392,488 73,611,132
Total Revenues except for beginning fund balance (lines 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 19,33, 34, 35, & 39)43 84,864,921 34,389,762 4,318,947 12,881,480 27,015,708 0 145,650,140 309,120,958 254,391,185
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 44 59,512,920 34,219,883 186,088 7,252,520 32,475,993 125,706 103,606,056 237,379,166 230,390,610
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGIN BALANCE (lines 41+42)45 144,377,841 68,609,645 4,505,035 20,134,000 59,491,701 125,706 249,256,196 546,500,124 484,781,795
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EXPENDITURES SCHEDULE PAGE 1
City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES GENERAL SPECIALREVENUES TIF SPECIALREVENUES DEBTSERVICE CAPITALPROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY BUDGET2025
RE-
ESTIMATED
2024
ACTUAL2023
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department/Crime Prevention 1 16,676,195 16,676,195 16,891,337 14,696,409
Jail 2 0 0 0
Emergency Management 3 0 0 0
Flood Control 4 0 0 0
Fire Department 5 11,174,575 11,174,575 10,336,439 9,506,985
Ambulance 6 0 0 0
Building Inspections 7 2,255,450 2,255,450 2,220,553 2,023,466
Miscellaneous Protective Services 8 0 0 0
Animal Control 9 1,133,500 1,133,500 1,141,731 986,124
Other Public Safety 10 3,500 668,000 671,500 911,620 2,164,671
TOTAL (lines 1 - 10)11 31,243,220 668,000 0 31,911,220 31,501,680 29,377,655
PUBLIC WORKS
Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks 12 5,344,600 5,344,600 5,556,488 4,680,636
Parking - Meter and Off-Street 13 0 0 0
Street Lighting 14 461,900 461,900 445,973 0
Traffic Control and Safety 15 933,000 933,000 1,024,939 1,401,267
Snow Removal 16 714,200 714,200 520,937 447,911
Highway Engineering 17 3,668,600 3,668,600 3,398,536 3,092,286
Street Cleaning 18 412,900 412,900 407,882 345,763
Airport 19 0 0 0
Garbage (if not Enterprise)20 0 0 0
Other Public Works 21 1,527,700 98,700 1,626,400 1,734,412 389,414
TOTAL (lines 12 - 21)22 5,196,300 7,965,300 0 13,161,600 13,089,167 10,357,277
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
Welfare Assistance 23 0 0 0
City Hospital 24 0 0 0
Payments to Private Hospitals 25 0 0 0
Health Regulation and Inspection 26 0 0 0
Water, Air, and Mosquito Control 27 0 0 0
Community Mental Health 28 0 0 0
Other Health and Social Services 29 687,576 687,576 696,500 680,058
TOTAL (lines 23 - 29)30 687,576 0 0 687,576 696,500 680,058
CULTURE & RECREATION
Library Services 31 7,887,900 7,887,900 7,981,403 7,226,829
Museum, Band and Theater 32 0 0 0
Parks 33 3,914,950 3,914,950 3,905,829 3,525,033
Recreation 34 4,295,700 4,295,700 4,281,613 4,144,046
Cemetery 35 449,790 449,790 435,950 429,070
Community Center, Zoo, & Marina 36 0 0 0
Other Culture and Recreation 37 1,147,250 1,147,250 1,184,397 1,053,569
TOTAL (lines 31 - 37)38 17,695,590 0 0 17,695,590 17,789,192 16,378,547
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EXPENDITURES SCHEDULE PAGE 2
City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES GENERAL SPECIALREVENUES TIF SPECIALREVENUES DEBTSERVICE CAPITALPROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY BUDGET2025
RE-
ESTIMATED
2024
ACTUAL2023
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community Beautification 39 56,500 56,500 434,464 359,596
Economic Development 40 1,412,700 1,412,700 5,927,382 2,054,184
Housing and Urban Renewal 41 2,592,252 2,592,252 5,944,857 6,138,912
Planning & Zoning 42 1,322,919 1,322,919 1,511,895 1,074,831
Other Com & Econ Development 43 455,200 1,663,300 2,727,000 4,845,500 17,264,090 4,713,027
TIF Rebates 44 0 0 0
TOTAL (lines 39 - 44)45 3,247,319 4,255,552 2,727,000 0 10,229,871 31,082,688 14,340,550
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Mayor, Council, & City Manager 46 2,110,350 2,110,350 2,006,461 2,191,075
Clerk, Treasurer, & Finance Adm.47 3,845,005 3,845,005 3,785,026 3,453,570
Elections 48 0 0 0
Legal Services & City Attorney 49 965,048 965,048 927,296 895,609
City Hall & General Buildings 50 864,600 864,600 910,337 836,545
Tort Liability 51 1,618,600 1,618,600 1,349,670 1,256,451
Other General Government 52 3,619,290 603,925 4,223,215 5,333,748 2,670,004
TOTAL (lines 46 - 52)53 13,022,893 603,925 0 0 13,626,818 14,312,538 11,303,254
DEBT SERVICE 54 13,787,740 13,787,740 13,245,690 13,165,630
Gov Capital Projects 55 41,047,794 41,047,794 51,921,739 22,949,801
TIF Capital Projects 56 0 0 0
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 57 0 0 0 41,047,794 0 41,047,794 51,921,739 22,949,801
TOTAL Government Activities Expenditures (lines11+22+30+38+45+53+54+57)58 71,092,898 13,492,777 2,727,000 13,787,740 41,047,794 0 142,148,209 173,639,194 118,552,772
BUSINESS TYPE ACTIVITIES
Proprietary: Enterprise & Budgeted ISF
Water Utility 59 9,005,052 9,005,052 9,324,480 6,936,363
Sewer Utility 60 12,714,600 12,714,600 8,457,153 7,870,600
Electric Utility 61 0 0 0
Gas Utility 62 0 0 0
Airport 63 436,550 436,550 408,624 436,452
Landfill/Garbage 64 10,810,950 10,810,950 11,097,867 9,639,261
Transit 65 11,955,550 11,955,550 15,181,854 8,567,165
Cable TV, Internet & Telephone 66 0 0 0
Housing Authority 67 12,469,766 12,469,766 11,716,322 11,889,802
Storm Water Utility 68 681,900 681,900 743,114 613,262
Other Business Type (city hosp., ISF, parking, etc.)69 5,162,374 5,162,374 4,431,752 3,982,520
Enterprise DEBT SERVICE 70 1,351,900 1,351,900 1,802,326 3,989,270
Enterprise CAPITAL PROJECTS 71 34,970,500 34,970,500 74,493,078 13,187,548
Enterprise TIF CAPITAL PROJECTS 72 0 0 0
TOTAL Business Type Expenditures (lines 59 - 72)73 99,559,142 99,559,142 137,656,570 67,112,243
TOTAL ALL EXPENDITURES (lines 58 + 73)74 71,092,898 13,492,777 2,727,000 13,787,740 41,047,794 0 99,559,142 241,707,351 311,295,764 185,665,015
Regular Transfers Out 75 16,782,800 17,957,400 20,863,700 55,603,900 74,529,208 59,810,399
Internal TIF Loan / Repayment Transfers Out 76 150,000 1,584,800 1,734,800 1,990,880 1,927,215
Total ALL Transfers Out 77 16,932,800 17,957,400 1,584,800 0 0 0 20,863,700 57,338,700 76,520,088 61,737,614
Total Expenditures & Fund Transfers Out (lines 74+77)78 88,025,698 31,450,177 4,311,800 13,787,740 41,047,794 0 120,422,842 299,046,051 387,815,852 247,402,629
Ending Fund Balance June 30 79 37,167,967 18,571,225 707,472 6,651,390 7,420,368 125,706 77,685,603 148,329,731 158,684,272 237,379,166
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REVENUES DETAIL
City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
GENERAL SPECIAL
REVENUES
TIF SPECIAL
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PROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY BUDGET
2025
RE-ESTIMATED
2024
ACTUAL
2023
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Taxes Levied on Property 1 42,127,354 15,166,254 11,527,842 0 68,821,450 66,312,743 66,682,280
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes (line 1 minus line 2)3 42,127,354 15,166,254 11,527,842 0 68,821,450 66,312,743 66,682,280
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 2,733
TIF Revenues 5 4,388,100 4,388,100 4,059,847 4,086,247
Other City Taxes:
Utility Tax Replacement Excise Taxes 6 407,789 140,431 108,178 0 656,398 680,064 783,780
Utility francise tax (Iowa Code Chapter 364.2)7 1,116,700 1,116,700 1,151,500 1,116,963
Parimutuel wager tax 8 0 0 0
Gaming wager tax 9 0 0 0
Mobile Home Taxes 10 33,100 11,300 8,400 52,800 56,797 52,976
Hotel/Motel Taxes 11 1,750,400 1,750,400 1,708,100 1,885,263
Other Local Option Taxes 12 0 0 0
Subtotal - Other City Taxes (lines 6 thru 12)13 3,307,989 151,731 116,578 0 3,576,298 3,596,461 3,838,982
Licenses & Permits 14 2,117,900 4980 2,122,880 2,033,921 2,854,375
Use of Money & Property 15 1,011,300 286,785 54,500 1,818,800 3,171,385 3,172,348 7,499,685
Intergovernmental:
Federal Grants & Reimbursements 16 310,529 1,616,149 47,071,028 48,997,706 35,331,963 24,412,506
Road Use Taxes 17 10,500,000 10,500,000 9,900,316 10,346,324
Other State Grants & Reimbursements 18 940,600 319,900 224,500 859,300 2,344,300 4,436,056 2,720,692
Local Grants & Reimbursements 19 3,143,305 555,200 185,200 42,900 3,926,605 4,386,866 3,465,701
Subtotal - Intergovernmental (lines 16 thru 19)20 4,394,434 12,991,249 0 224,500 185,200 47,973,228 65,768,611 54,055,201 40,945,223
Charges for Fees & Service:
Water Utility 21 11,900,300 11,900,300 11,320,853 11,222,956
Sewer Utility 22 13,208,100 13,208,100 12,362,576 12,333,027
Electric Utility 23 0 0 0
Gas Utility 24 0 0 0
Parking 25 14,000 9,358,635 9,372,635 5,825,355 5,595,020
Airport 26 0 0 0
Landfill/Garbage 27 12,522,600 12,522,600 11,602,093 11,598,048
Hospital 28 0 0 0
Transit 29 400 400 65,219 1,104,582
Cable TV, Internet & Telephone 30 470,000 470,000 540,240 0
Housing Authority 31 0 0 0
Storm Water Utility 32 1,911,800 1,911,800 1,895,000 1,729,888
Other Fees & Charges for Service 33 7,125,250 68,500 7,193,750 6,873,946 6,756,977
Subtotal - Charges for Service (lines 21 thru 33)34 7,609,250 68,500 0 0 0 48,901,835 56,579,585 50,485,282 50,340,498
Special Assessments 35 2,000 2,000 1,381 0
Miscellaneous 36 1,542,101 340,100 65,200 7,400,000 804,200 10,151,601 5,011,286 4,530,030
Other Financing Sources:
Regular Operating Transfers In 37 13,711,400 2,121,700 20,100 16,962,800 22,787,900 55,603,900 74,529,208 59,810,399
Internal TIF Loan Transfers In 38 42,500 150,000 1,542,100 200 1,734,800 1,990,880 1,927,215
Subtotal ALL Operating Transfers In 39 13,753,900 2,121,700 150,000 1,562,200 16,963,000 0 22,787,900 57,338,700 76,520,088 61,737,614
Proceeds of Debt (Excluding TIF Internal Borrowing)40 16,350,000 16,350,000 42,980,000 9,941,862
Proceeds of Capital Asset Sales 41 420,900 420,900 892,400 1,931,656
Subtotal-Other Financing Sources (lines 38 thru 40)42 14,174,800 2,121,700 150,000 1,562,200 33,313,000 0 22,787,900 74,109,600 120,392,488 73,611,132
Total Revenues except for beginning fund balance (lines 3, 4, 5, 13, 14,15, 20, 34, 35, 36, & 41)43 76,287,128 31,126,319 4,538,100 13,550,820 40,898,200 0 122,290,943 288,691,510 309,120,958 254,391,185
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 44 48,906,537 18,895,083 481,172 6,888,310 7,569,962 125,706 75,817,502 158,684,272 237,379,166 230,390,610
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGIN BALANCE (lines 42+43)45 125,193,665 50,021,402 5,019,272 20,439,130 48,468,162 125,706 198,108,445 447,375,782 546,500,124 484,781,795
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ADOPTED BUDGET SUMMARY
City Name: IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
GENERAL SPECIAL
REVENUES
TIF SPECIAL
REVENUES
DEBT
SERVICE
CAPITAL
PROJECTS PERMANENT PROPRIETARY BUDGET
2025
RE-ESTIMATED
2024
ACTUAL
2023
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1 42,127,354 15,166,254 11,527,842 0 68,821,450 66,312,743 66,682,280
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes 3 42,127,354 15,166,254 11,527,842 0 68,821,450 66,312,743 66,682,280
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,733
TIF Revenues 5 4,388,100 4,388,100 4,059,847 4,086,247
Other City Taxes 6 3,307,989 151,731 116,578 0 3,576,298 3,596,461 3,838,982
Licenses & Permits 7 2,117,900 0 4,980 2,122,880 2,033,921 2,854,375
Use of Money and Property 8 1,011,300 286,785 0 54,500 0 0 1,818,800 3,171,385 3,172,348 7,499,685
Intergovernmental 9 4,394,434 12,991,249 0 224,500 185,200 47,973,228 65,768,611 54,055,201 40,945,223
Charges for Fees & Service 10 7,609,250 68,500 0 0 0 48,901,835 56,579,585 50,485,282 50,340,498
Special Assessments 11 2,000 0 0 0 0 2,000 1,381 0
Miscellaneous 12 1,542,101 340,100 65,200 7,400,000 0 804,200 10,151,601 5,011,286 4,530,030
Sub-Total Revenues 13 62,112,328 29,004,619 4,388,100 11,988,620 7,585,200 0 99,503,043 214,581,910 188,728,470 180,780,053
Other Financing Sources:
Total Transfers In 14 13,753,900 2,121,700 150,000 1,562,200 16,963,000 0 22,787,900 57,338,700 76,520,088 61,737,614
Proceeds of Debt 15 0 0 0 0 16,350,000 0 16,350,000 42,980,000 9,941,862
Proceeds of Capital Asset Sales 16 420,900 0 0 0 0 0 0 420,900 892,400 1,931,656
Total Revenues and Other Sources 17 76,287,128 31,126,319 4,538,100 13,550,820 40,898,200 0 122,290,943 288,691,510 309,120,958 254,391,185
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety 18 31,243,220 668,000 0 0 31,911,220 31,501,680 29,377,655
Public Works 19 5,196,300 7,965,300 0 0 13,161,600 13,089,167 10,357,277
Health and Social Services 20 687,576 0 0 0 687,576 696,500 680,058
Culture and Recreation 21 17,695,590 0 0 0 17,695,590 17,789,192 16,378,547
Community and Economic Development 22 3,247,319 4,255,552 2,727,000 0 10,229,871 31,082,688 14,340,550
General Government 23 13,022,893 603,925 0 0 13,626,818 14,312,538 11,303,254
Debt Service 24 0 0 0 13,787,740 0 13,787,740 13,245,690 13,165,630
Capital Projects 25 0 0 0 41,047,794 0 41,047,794 51,921,739 22,949,801
Total Government Activities Expenditures 26 71,092,898 13,492,777 2,727,000 13,787,740 41,047,794 0 142,148,209 173,639,194 118,552,772
Business Type Proprietray: Enterprise & ISF 27 99,559,142 99,559,142 137,656,570 67,112,243
Total Gov & Bus Type Expenditures 28 71,092,898 13,492,777 2,727,000 13,787,740 41,047,794 0 99,559,142 241,707,351 311,295,764 185,665,015
Total Transfers Out 29 16,932,800 17,957,400 1,584,800 0 0 0 20,863,700 57,338,700 76,520,088 61,737,614
Total ALL Expenditures/Fund Transfers Out 30 88,025,698 31,450,177 4,311,800 13,787,740 41,047,794 0 120,422,842 299,046,051 387,815,852 247,402,629
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over 31
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 32 -11,738,570 -323,858 226,300 -236,920 -149,594 0 1,868,101 -10,354,541 -78,694,894 6,988,556
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 33 48,906,537 18,895,083 481,172 6,888,310 7,569,962 125,706 75,817,502 158,684,272 237,379,166 230,390,610
Ending Fund Balance June 30 34 37,167,967 18,571,225 707,472 6,651,390 7,420,368 125,706 77,685,603 148,329,731 158,684,272 237,379,166
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GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, TIF BONDS, REVENUE BONDS, LOANS, LEASE-PURCHASE PAYMENTS
Debt Name Amount ofIssue Type of DebtObligation
Debt
ResolutionNumber
PrincipalDue FY InterestDue FY
Total
ObligationDue FY
Bond Reg./
Paying AgentFees Due FY
Reductions due toRefinancing orPrepayment ofCertified Debt
Paid from FundsOTHER THANCurrent Year DebtService Taxes
Amount Paid
Current YearDebt Service Levy
2024 GO 1 9,980,000 GO proposed 2,000,000 499,000 2,499,000 400 659,261 1,840,139
2015 GO 2 7,785,000 GO 15-155 880,000 17,600 897,600 400 74,944 823,056
2016 GO 3 8,795,000 GO 16-162 1,010,000 40,900 1,050,900 400 1,051,300
2017 GO 4 9,765,000 GO 17-150 1,025,000 76,563 1,101,563 400 161,766 940,197
2018 GO 5 8,895,000 GO 18-133 915,000 113,850 1,028,850 400 1,029,250
2019 GO 6 12,535,000 GO 19-116 875,000 97,600 972,600 400 973,000
2020 GO 7 12,145,000 GO 20-114 790,000 142,200 932,200 400 932,600
2021 GO 8 11,325,000 GO 21-121 1,135,000 283,250 1,418,250 400 1,418,650
2022 GO 9 10,255,000 GO 22-121 995,000 333,328 1,328,328 400 1,328,728
2023 GO 10 9,105,000 GO 23-136 920,000 378,700 1,298,700 400 1,299,100
2016E TIF Revenue 11 12,805,000 NON-GO 16-255 950,000 297,750 1,247,750 400 1,248,150 0
2016 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds 12 3,650,000 NON-GO 16-172 525,000 4,594 529,594 400 529,994 0
2017 Water Revenue Refunding Bonds 13 5,910,000 NON-GO 17-154 800,000 21,488 821,488 400 821,888 0
2024 Sewer Revenue Bonds 14 33,000,000 NON-GO proposed 2,490,000 1,650,000 4,140,000 400 4,140,400 0
15 -0 0
16 -0 0
17 -0 0
18 -0 0
19 -0 0
20 -0 0
21 -0 0
22 -0 0
23 -0 0
24 -0 0
25 -0 0
26 -0 0
27 -0 0
28 -0 0
29 -0 0
30 -0 0
TOTALS 15,310,000 3,956,823 19,266,823 5,600 0 7,636,403 11,636,020
730-731
Changes from Proposed to Final Budget
Changes to revenues from the proposed to adopted budget are as follows:
Parking Fund:
o Revenues increased from $8,863,815 to $8,963,815 – increase of $100,000 for
parking rate changes
Changes to expenditures from the proposed to adopted budget are as follows:
General Fund:
o Expenditures decreased from $71,132,899 to $71,092,899, a decrease of
$40,000 to remove license plate reader software
Parking Fund:
o Expenditures increased from $5,124,974 to $5,162,374, an increase of $37,400
for additional cleaning services
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State Property Tax Reform Impact Summary
On May 22, 2013, the State of Iowa legislature passed a property tax reform bill (SF295) that will have a significant impact on the City’s ability to finance services in the future. The property
tax reform bill has multiple components; the specific provisions of bill SF295 that affect the City’s ability to finance services are briefly explained below along with an estimate of the future financial impact to the City’s operations.
Residential Assessment Limitation
Summary: For each assessment year beginning January 2013 and thereafter, SF295 reduces the limit of taxable valuation growth from 4 percent to 3 percent or whichever is lowest of the agricultural and residential classes. The City will not receive any money from the State due to lost revenue from this provision.
Commercial & Industrial Rollback
Summary: For valuations at January 1, 2013, commercial and industrial property will be rolled back to 95 percent. For valuations at January 1, 2014, commercial and industrial property were rolled back to 90 percent. Thereafter, the two classes are taxed at 90 percent of their assessed value. The bill establishes a standing appropriation for the State to backfill losses to the City due to the commercial and industrial rollback beginning in Fiscal Year 2015 and then caps the amount at Fiscal Year 2017 levels.
Multi-residential Property
Summary: This provision establishes a multi-residential property classification that includes
mobile home parks, manufactured home communities, land-leased communities, assisted living facilities and property primarily intended for human habitation containing three or more separate living quarters. Additionally, for buildings that are not otherwise classified as residential property,
that portion of a building that is intended for human habitation can be classified as a multi-residential property, even if human habitation is not the primary use of the building and regardless of the number of dwelling units.
The following rollback percentages will be phased in over eight years, beginning in assessment year 2015 (fiscal year 2017). The projected loss will not be backfilled:
•January 1, 2015 – 86.25%
•January 1, 2016 – 82.50%
•January 1, 2017 – 78.75%
•January 1, 2018 – 75.00%
•January 1, 2019 – 71.25%
•January 1, 2020 – 67.50%
•January 1, 2021 – 63.75%
•January 1, 2022 and thereafter– same as residential property
Telecommunications Property Taxation
Summary: This provision provides partial exemption of property used by companies in the
transaction of telegraph and telephone business that is on a graduated percentage scale based upon the value of the property. This is phased in, with half in assessment year 2013 (Fiscal Year 2015) and the remainder being added in assessment year 2014 (Fiscal Year 2016). The
projected loss will not be backfilled.
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•40 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $0 but does not exceed $20million.
•35 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $20 million but does notexceed $55 million.
•25 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $55 million but does not
exceed $500 million.
•20 percent of the actual value of the property that exceeds $500 million.
10-Year Financial Impact Projection for the City
Multi-Residential 3% Growth Com/Ind Com/Ind Com/Ind Total Property
Properties (1)Limit Rollback Total Rollback - Year 1 Rollback - Year 2 Total Tax Reduction
FY15 -$ 306,121$ -$ 306,121$ 1,015,119$ -$ 1,015,119$ 1,321,240$
FY16 - 627,423 - 627,423 1,017,657 1,017,657 2,035,314 2,662,737
FY17 851,745 982,915 - 1,834,660 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 3,294,863
FY18 1,116,560 1,350,772 3,651 2,470,982 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 3,931,186
FY19 1,396,497 1,757,911 50,443 3,204,852 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 4,665,055
FY20 1,692,226 2,177,375 54,219 3,923,821 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 5,384,024
FY21 2,004,442 2,638,952 109,644 4,753,038 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 6,213,242
FY22 2,333,868 3,115,578 113,569 5,563,014 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 7,023,218
FY23 2,681,255 3,637,715 174,931 6,493,902 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 7,954,105
FY24 3,428,308 4,177,423 179,019 7,784,750 730,102 730,102 1,460,203 9,244,954
Total 15,504,902$ 20,772,185$ 685,477$ 36,962,564$ 7,873,589$ 6,858,470$ 14,732,059$ 51,694,623$
(1) 3% annual value growth
(2) At current property tax rate
Not Subject to State Backfill Subject to State Backfill
Additional legislation During the 2021 legislative session, the State of Iowa legislature passed new legislation to phase out the State’s backfill payments to local governments for lost revenue due to the commercial and industrial rollback provisions of the 2013 property tax reform bill. Starting in fiscal year 2023, the City’s backfill payment from the State will be reduced by 20% per year until it is fully phased out in fiscal year 2027.
During the 2022 legislation session, the State of Iowa legislature passed new legislation to convert the Business Property Tax Credit to a permanent rollback reduction on the first $150,000 of property tax valuation for all commercial, industrial and rail property owners. Currently, the State of Iowa is backfilling the losses to the City, which is estimated to be approximately $680,000 in fiscal year 2024.
New legislation During the 2023 legislative session, the State of Iowa legislature passed new legislation (HF 718)which eliminates two levies, Library Levy and Emergency Levy, that the City was utilizing.
These levies will be phased out by fiscal year 2029. This legislation also limits the growth of theGeneral Levy. It does this by reducing the levy by approximately 2% if the taxable growth is 3%or greater and approximately 3% if the taxable growth is 6% or greater. Due to the amount of
variables, we are not able to estimate future annual impacts, but once the levies are completelyphased out, at current year taxable valuation, it is approximately $2.1 million property tax dollarsannually.
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GLOSSARY
28E Agreement: Agreement formed between various state and local governments in Iowa
to make efficient uses of their powers by enabling them to provide joint services
and facilities.
Agency Funds: One of four types of fiduciary funds. Agency funds are used to report
resources held by the reporting government in a purely custodial capacity (assets =
liabilities). Agency funds typically involve only the receipt, temporary inve stment,
and remittance of fiduciary resources to individuals, private organizations, or other
governments.
Activity: The organizational subdivision of a division.
Actual Valuation: The estimated actual value placed upon real and personal property by
the City Assessor as the basis for levying property taxes.
Annual Report: This is the annual audited financial statements of the City compiled in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Assigned Fund Balance: The portion of the net position of a governmental fund that
represents resources set aside by the government for a particular purpose.
Balanced Budget: A balanced budget is one that has revenues sufficient to equal
expenditures. The City will prepare an annual balanced budget for all operating funds.
Bonded Debt: A written promise to pay a specified sum of money at a future date along
with periodic interest. Proceeds from bonds are typically used for long-term debt to
pay for construction of capital projects.
Bond Rating: Each bond issue has a rating assigned to it by an independent bond rating
company. The rating is based on the City’s financial condition and has an impact on
the bond bids and interest rates the City will pay on the bonds over their lifetime.
The City’s bond rating agency is Moody’s Investors Service.
Budget: A financial plan for a specific time period that estimates the expenditures
and the means of financing those expenditures which are associated with all
services and functions performed by the City.
Budgetary Basis: The basis of accounting that the City uses to prepare, present, and
monitor its adopted budget. The City uses an adjusted the Modified Accrual Basis
of accounting as its budget basis. The modified accrual basis of accounting used in
the preparation of budget is similar to the accounting basis used in the City’s
Annual Report for the governmental funds, except for the treatment of interfund
loans, loan repayments, and same fund transfers.
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Capital Improvements Program (CIP): A management tool used to assist in the
scheduling, planning, and execution of a series of capital improvements over a five-
year period. The CIP is prepared to cover a five-year period but is updated
annually. It sets forth the estimated expenditures by year and specifies the
resources estimated to be available to finance the project expenditures.
Capital Improvements Projects: The specific projects that make up the Capital
Improvements Program. The projects involve construction, purchase, or renovation
of city facilities or property. They are generally non-recurring major improvements
to the City's physical plant which necessitate long-term financing and are
permanent in nature. A capital improvement project is the improvement of land,
buildings, or infrastructure and related expenditures that is greater than $25,000
and has a useful life of three years or more.
Capital Outlay: Expenditures for fixed assets, such as equipment, remodeling, minor
building improvements, and vehicles, that are funded from the operating budget and
are at least $5,000. Since long-term financing is not necessary and expenditures of
this type are of such recurring character, these items are not part of the Capital
Improvements Program.
Cash Basis: A basis of accounting in which transactions are recognized only when cash
is increased or decreased. Or, a basis of accounting in which transactions are
recorded when cash is expended or received for goods and services which are
sold.
Committed Fund Balance: Self-imposed limitation imposed at highest level of decision
making that requires formal action at the same level to remove.
Commodities: Items or supplies needed for routine maintenance and operations.
They include cleaning, maintenance and office supplies, repair materials, minor
equipment, and tools.
Contingency: Funds set aside, but not appropriated or approved for use. These funds
could be used for unanticipated expenditure requirements, new programs, or to
absorb unexpected revenue losses.
Contractual Service: Services such as utilities, postage, printing, employee travel, repairs and
rentals, which are purchased from private contractors.
Debt Limit: Debt incurred as a general obligation of the City shall not exceed statutory
limits: presently 5% of the total assessed value of property within the corporate
limits as established by the City Assessor.
Debt Service: Payment of principal and interest to holders of the City debt instruments.
Deficit: Excess of an entity's liabilities over its assets (a negative fund balance). The term may
also be used to describe a situation where expenditures exceed revenues.
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Department: A major organizational unit in the City comprised of related work activities
aimed at accomplishing a major service or regulatory program.
Division: The organizational subdivision of a department.
Ebilling: Electronic billing enables the City to digitally send invoices for utility services.
The bill is generated by the City’s financial software solution and sent to the payer
by email.
Employee Benefits: Contributions made by the City to designated funds to meet
commitments or obligations for employee fringe benefits. Included are the City's
share of costs for Social Security, Iowa Retirement System, and the other pension,
medical, and life insurance plans.
Enterprise Fund: Separate financial entity used for government operations that are
financed mainly from user fees – see Business-Type Activities.
Equity Transfers: Non-recurring or non-routine transfers of equity between funds.
Expenditures: The cost of goods received and services rendered.
Fiduciary Funds: A category of funds used to report assets held in a trustee or agency capacity for
others and which therefore cannot be used to support the government’s own programs. The
fiduciary fund category includes pension (and other employee benefit) trust funds,
investment trust funds, private-purpose trust funds, and agency funds. The City’s only
fiduciary fund is an agency fund.
Fiscal Year (FY): A 12-month time period to which the annual operating budget applies. In Iowa, the
fiscal year begins July 1 and ends the following June 30.
Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Positions: A part-time position converted to the decimal equivalent
position based on total hours per year. Full-time positions charged to more than one program
are shown as an appropriate fraction in each program.
Fund: An independent fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording
cash, which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on specific activities or attaining
certain objectives.
Fund Balance: Net position of a fund (difference between assets, liabilities, deferred outflows of
resources, and deferred inflows of resources).
General Fund: The fund supported by taxes, fees, and other revenues that may be used for any
lawful purpose.
General Obligation Bonds (G.O. Bonds): When the city pledges its full faith and credit to the
repayment of the bonds it issues, then those bonds are general obligation bonds.
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP): The accounting standards as determined by
the independent agency, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, for the
presentation of the City’s Annual Report.
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB): The independent board that determines
Generally Accepting Accounting Principles. These are the principles used by the City to
prepare its annual audited financial statements.
Governmental Funds: Funds generally financed through taxes, intergovernmental revenues, and
other non-exchange revenues. These funds include the General fund, special revenue
funds, the Debt Service fund, capital project funds, and permanent funds.
Grants: Contributions or gifts of cash or other assets from another governmental entity to be used or
expended for a specified purpose, activity or facility.
Intergovernmental Revenue: A contribution of assets (usually cash) by one governmental unit or
other organization to another. Typically, these contributions are made to local governments
from the State and Federal governments. Grants are usually made for specified purposes.
Internal Service Fund: Funds used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by
one department or agency to other departments or agencies of the City, on a cost
reimbursement basis.
Interfund Loan: Loans between funds.
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS): Established by the Iowa Legislature
in 1953 to provide a secure defined benefit retirement plan for Iowa’s public
employees. IPERS covers all municipal employees, with the exception of sworn police
officers and fire fighters.
Levy Rate: The property tax rate stated in terms of dollars and cents for every thousand dollars
of assessed property value.
Market Value: The estimated value of real and personal property based upon the current price
at which both buyers and sellers are willing to do business.
Major Fund: During the preparation of the City’s Annual Report, funds are evaluated based
upon the level of their revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities to determine
whether or not they are a major fund. Governmental accounting standards sets forth the
minimum provisions for determining which funds to treat as a major fund. If a fund is
determined to be a major fund, its financial information is presented individually in the
City’s CAFR and cannot be presented as an aggregate with other funds. For budgetary
presentation, all of the City’s funds are presented individually.
Municipal Fire & Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI): The defined benefit public
retirement system for public safety staff. The System was created by act of the 1990 Iowa
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Legislature, with formal operations beginning on January 1, 1992. MFPRSI is administered
under the direction of a Board of Trustees, with representatives from the membership,
participating cities, citizens of Iowa and the Iowa General Assembly under Iowa Code
Chapter 411.
Modified Accrual Basis: This is the basis of accounting that the City utilizes as its budgetary basis
of accounting for all funds. The modified accrual basis of accounting uses a current financial
resources measurement focus, which generally includes only current assets and current
liabilities on the balance sheet. This became the City’s budgetary basis of accounting
starting in fiscal year 2013.
Moody’s Investors Service: An independent bond rating agency that provides bond rating
services for the City’s bond issues. The City’s current bond rating is Aaa for its long-term
General Obligation bonds.
Non-Program: Program costs that do not relate to any one department, but represent costs of a
general City-wide nature.
Non-spendable Fund Balance: Portion of net resources that cannot be spent because of their
form or because they must be maintained intact.
Ordinance: A formal legislative enactment by the City Council, which implements or amends
local law. Any budgetary change which affects total appropriations, levies, use of
reserved appropriations, personnel authorizations, or duties and powers of appointed
officials requires the adoption of an ordinance.
Other Financing Sources/Uses: Other financing sources and uses include a limited number of
special transactions that are used to account for non-operating revenues/receipts and
expenditures/disbursements. Examples are receipt of loan proceeds, payment of loan
principal, and the sale of capital assets.
Personnel: A category of expenditures used for services rendered by full-time, part-time, and
temporary employees to support the functions of City departments. Costs include salaries,
fringes and other related benefits.
Program: A distinct function of city government which provides services to the public or other city
departments. Legal compliance is met if actual expenditures do not exceed the budgeted
expenditures by program areas: Public Safety, Public Works, Health & Social Services,
Culture and Recreation, Community and Economic Development, General Government,
Debt Service, Capital Projects and Business Type/Enterprises.
Property Tax Levy: A property tax (or millage tax) is a levy on property that the property owner is
required to pay. The amount owed is calculated by applying the property tax rate against the
taxable value of the property as determined by the City Assessor in accordance with State
law.
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Property Tax Rate: The property tax levy rate that is set by the City Council that is applied against
the assessed taxable value of real and personal property to calculate property tax revenues.
This rate is applied per $1,000 of taxable value.
Proprietary Funds: Funds that are generally financed in whole or in part by fees charged to
external parties for goods or services. These activities are reported as enterprise funds and
internal service funds.
Reserves: An account used to earmark a fund balance or a portion of a fund balance for a specific
use. A reserve may be established formally by ordinance or resolution or informally by
administrative action.
Restricted Fund Balance: Limitations imposed by creditors, grantors, contributors, laws and
regulations of other governments or laws through constitutional provisions or enabling
legislation.
Revenue: Income derived from taxes, fees, grants and charges. In the broader sense, "revenue"
refers to all government income, regardless of source, to fund services.
Revenue Bonds: A bond that is payable from a specific source of revenue and to which full faith
and credit of the city is not pledged.
Services: A category of expenditures used for the purchase of services provided by individuals,
businesses or agencies who are not in the direct employ of the city.
Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID): An area of contiguous property within
the City that has an additional property tax levy. The added revenue can be used for
improvements to the district, administrative fees, and debt for the cost of improvements.
Special Assessment: A tax levied against a property owner to offset all or part of the cost of public
capital improvements which are deemed to benefit that particular property. Special
assessments are commonly used to finance improvement projects such as street
construction, sidewalk construction, or installation of sewer lines. Special assessments are
levied in addition to regular property taxes.
Subsidy: Financial aid given to a governmental unit by another governmental unit. For example, in
Iowa City, the General Fund subsidizes the Airport with property tax monies.
Supplies: A category of expenditures used for the purchase consumable goods and materials that
do not have a depreciable useful life and are less than $5,000.
SurePay: An application used within the City’s billing for residents to pay their utility bills
automatically through their checking or savings account.
Tax Incremental Financing District (T.I.F.): A geographical area designated for public end private
development. Public improvements are funded by debt which is repaid through segregating
the increased property taxes resulting from private development.
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Taxable Valuation: The amount of the estimated actual property value that is used for
levying property taxes after it is reduced by limitations set under State law.
Tort Liability: A tort is a wrong against an individual or property that is neither a crime nor a violation
of a contract. The City could be found liable or responsible by a court when a tort occurs on
City property, as a result of the actions of a City employee, or the function of a City operated
activity. The City levies a special tax to purchase tort liability insurance and to cover the cost
of tort damages for which the City is found responsible.
Transfers (In/Out): Financial transactions that occur between City funds. Interfund transfers occur
between two separate funds. Intrafund transfers occur within a single fund. Transfers may
be for operating or capital purposes. Transfers “In” are those being received by a fund.
Transfers “Out” are those being sent to another fund.
Unassigned Fund Balance: Residual net resources. Total fund balance in the general fund
in excess of non-spendable, restricted, committed and assigned fund balance.
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