HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-02 ResolutionItem Number: 5.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into additional and future
National Opioids Settlements.
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Fiscal Impact:
Staff Recommendation:
Commission Recommendations
Jennifer L. Schwickerath, Assistant City Attorney
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
No impact.
Approval
N/A
Attachments: Iowa Opioid Allocation MOU Exhibit E Schedule A Core Strategies
Resolution
Purdue and Sackler Participation Form
Manufacturers Participation Form
Executive Summary:
Additional settlements have been reached in the National Opioids litigation. The additional
settlements were reached with two groups of defendants 1) Purdue Pharma L.P. and the
Sackler Family and 2) manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun,
and Zydus. The deadline to opt into the Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family
settlement is September 30, 2025, and the deadline to opt into the Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex,
Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus settlement is October 8, 2025.
Background / Analysis:
For several years, there has been litigation against entities within the prescription opioid
supply chain by state and local governments, which is known as the National Opioids
litigation. The settlements are structured to encourage maximum participation by state and
local governments as the amount of the settlement is determined by the amount of
participation. Settlement funds must be used for the abatement of the opioid epidemic and
the allocation of the settlement funds in Iowa is governed by the Iowa Opioid Allocation
Memorandum of Understanding.
The City has participated in prior National Opioids litigation settlements. In December 2021,
Council passed and approved Resolution 21-309 authorizing the City Manager to opt into the
settlement agreements with Cardinal, McKesson, AmerisourceBergan, Johnson &
Johnson/Janssen and to execute the Iowa Opioid Allocation Memorandum of Understanding.
In April 2023, Council passed and approved Resolution 23-98 authorizing the City Manager
to opt into additional settlement agreements with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and
Walmart.
Funds have been received from these prior settlements, which have been used for a
Community Needs Assessment and Naloxone vending machines and distribution boxes. As
required by the executed Iowa Opioid Allocation Memorandum of Understanding, 75% of the
funds must be allocated to the Core Strategies provided on Exhibit E Schedule A.
Additional settlements have been negotiated as part of the National Opioids litigation with
Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family as well as manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal,
Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus.
Assuming maximum participation by states and participating subdivisions, the Purdue
Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family settlement would be approximately $7.4 billion over 15
years.
Assuming maximum participation by states and participating subdivisions, the manufacturer
settlements would be as follows:
• Alvogen to immediately pay up to approximately $19 million;
• Amneal to pay up to approximately $74 million over 10 years, and to provide either
approximately $177 million of its generic version of the drug Narcan or up to an
additional approximately $44 million in cash;
• Apotex to immediately pay up to approximately $65 million;
• Hikma to immediately pay up to approximately $98 million, and to provide either
approximately $35 million of its naloxone product or up to an additional approximately
$7 million in cash;
• Indivior to pay up to approximately $75 million over five years, a portion of which, at the
election of the state, could be paid in the form of Indivior's branded buprenorphine
and/or nalmefene products with a value of up to $140 million.;
• Mylan to pay up to approximately $290 million over nine years;
• Sun to immediately pay up to approximately $32 million; and
• Zydus to immediately pay up to approximately $15 million.
This resolution would authorize the City Manager to opt the City into the additional
settlements with Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family and manufacturers Alvogen,
Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus, and would also authorize the City
Manager to opt the City into future settlements, if any.
DISTRIBUTORS' 9.18.21
EXHIBIT UPDATES
EXHIBIT E
List of a ioid Remediation Uses
Schedule A
Core Strategies
States and Qualifying Block Grantees shall choose from among the abatement strategies listed in
Schedule B. However, priority shall be given to the following core abatement strategies ("Core
Strategies").14
A. NALOXONE OR OTHER FDA -APPROVED DRUG TO
REVERSE OPIOID OVERDOSES
Expand training for first responders, schools, community
support groups and families; and
2. Increase distribution to individuals who are uninsured or
whose insurance does not cover the needed service.
B. MEDICATION -ASSISTED TREATMENT rmAT"
DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER OPIOID-RELATED
TREATMENT
Increase distribution of MAT to individuals who are
uninsured or whose insurance does not cover the needed
service;
2. Provide education to school -based and youth -focused
programs that discourage or prevent misuse;
Provide MAT education and awareness training to
healthcare providers, EMTs, law enforcement, and other
first responders; and
4. Provide treatment and recovery support services such as
residential and inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient
treatment, outpatient therapy or counseling, and recovery
housing that allow or integrate medication and with other
support services.
14 As used in this Schedule A, words like "expand," "fund," "provide" or the like shall not indicate a preference for
new or existing programs.
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DISTRIBUTORS' 9.18.21
EXHIBIT UPDATES
C. PREGNANT & POSTPARTUM WOMEN
Expand Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to
Treatment ("SBIRT') services to non -Medicaid eligible or
uninsured pregnant women;
2. Expand comprehensive evidence -based treatment and
recovery services, including MAT, for women with co-
occurring Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD") and other
Substance Use Disorder ("SUD")/Mental Health disorders
for uninsured individuals for up to 12 months postpartum;
and
Provide comprehensive wrap -around services to individuals
with OUD, including housing, transportation, job
placement/training, and childcare.
D. EXPANDING TREATMENT FOR NEONATAL
ABSTINENCE SYNDROME "NAS'
Expand comprehensive evidence -based and recovery
support for NAS babies;
Expand services for better continuum of care with infant -
need dyad; and
Expand long-term treatment and services for medical
monitoring of NAS babies and their families.
E. EXPANSION OF WARM HAND-01+F PROGRAMS AND
RECOVERY SERVICES
Expand services such as navigators and on -call teams to
begin MAT in hospital emergency departments;
2. Expand warm hand-off services to transition to recovery
services;
Broaden scope of recovery services to include co-occurring
SUD or mental health conditions;
4. Provide comprehensive wrap -around services to individuals
in recovery, including housing, transportation, job
placement/training, and childcare; and
5. Hire additional social workers or other behavioral health
workers to facilitate expansions above.
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DISTRIBUTORS' 9.18.21
EXHIBIT UPDATES
F. TREATMENT FOR INCARCERATED POPULATION
Provide evidence -based treatment and recovery support,
including MAT for persons with OUD and co-occurring
SUD/MH disorders within and transitioning out of the
criminal justice system; and
2. Increase funding for jails to provide treatment to inmates
with OUD.
G. PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Funding for media campaigns to prevent opioid use (similar
to the FDA's "Real Cost" campaign to prevent youth from
misusing tobacco);
2. Funding for evidence -based prevention programs in
schools;
Funding for medical provider education and outreach
regarding best prescribing practices for opioids consistent
with the 2016 CDC guidelines, including providers at
hospitals (academic detailing);
4. Funding for community drug disposal programs; and
Funding and training for first responders to participate in
pre -arrest diversion programs, post -overdose response
teams, or similar strategies that connect at -risk individuals
to behavioral health services and supports.
H. EXPANDING SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAMS
Provide comprehensive syringe services programs with
more wrap -around services, including linkage to OUD
treatment, access to sterile syringes and linkage to care and
treatment of infectious diseases.
I. EVIDENCE -BASED DATA COLLECTION AND
RESEARCH ANALYZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
ABATEMENT STRATEGIES WITHIN THE STATE
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Prepared by: Jennifer L. Schwickerath, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 356-5030
Resolution No. 25-210
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into
additional and future National Opioids Settlements.
Whereas, Resolution 21-309, adopted by City Council on December 14, 2021, authorized
the City Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into the National Diploids Settlements to
participate in the nationwide settlement agreements that resolved all opioid litigation
brought by states and local political subdivisions against Cardinal, McKesson,
AmerisourceBergen, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen; and
Whereas, Resolution 23-98, adopted by City Council on April 4, 2023, authorized the City
Manager to opt the City of Iowa City into additional settlements that resolved all opioid
litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions against Teva, Allergen, CVS,
Walgreens, and Walmart; and
Whereas, continued negotiations have led to proposed nationwide settlement agreements
that would resolve all opioid litigation brought by states and local political subdivisions
against Purdue Phanna L.P. and the Sackler Family and against manufacturers Alvogen,
Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus; and
Whereas, the settlement requires defendants Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler
Family to pay up to $7.4 billion and defendants Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma,
Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus to pay up to $720 million over the course of years to
remediate and abate the impacts of the opioid crisis; and
Whereas, the agreements require each state to decide whether it wishes to participate
in the settlements; Iowa decided to do so; and
Whereas, the more political subdivisions that participate in the settlements, the
greater the amount of funds that Flow to that state and the participating subdivisions;
and
Whereas, any subdivision that does not participate in the settlements will not have
share in the settlement funds; and
Whereas, Resolution 21-309, adopted by the Council on December 14, 2021,
authorized the City Manager to execute the State owa Memorandum of
Understanding, which articulates the terms of division of settlement funds between
the State and the local subdivisions, as well as approved opioid remediation uses;
and
Whereas, said State of Iowa Memorandum of Understanding would also apply to
any settlement funds received in additional settlements by defendants in the
National Opioids Settlements; and
Resolution No. 25-210
Page No. 2
Whereas, pursuing separate litigation by the City against the opioid defendants
would be expensive, time-consuming, and risky; and
Whereas, the deadline for opting into the Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler
Family settlement is September 30, 2025, and the deadline for opting into the
Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus settlement is
October 8, 2025; and
Whereas, it is possible there may be additional settlements in the National Opioids
litigation that follow the same process for participation and allocation; and
Whereas, it is thus in the best interests of the City to accept the Purdue Pharma L.P.
and the Sackler Family and the Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan,
Sun, and Zydus class action settlement agreements as well as any future settlement
agreements, and delegate authority for the execution and management of said
agreements to the City Manager; and
Whereas, because of the possible need to negotiate allocations with Johnson
County, and because of the need to maintain flexibility in managing the expenditure
of settlement funds on approved remediation uses, the City Council's previous
designation of authority to the City Manager shall be continued.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
that;
t. The City Manager, with the advice and consent of the City Attorney, is hereby
authorized to opt in and execute the attached settlement agreements with Purdue
Pharma L.P. and the Sackler Family and with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma,
Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus.
2. The City Manager, with the advice and consent of the City Attorney, is hereby
authorized to opt in and execute future settlement agreements, if any, that are part
of the National Opioids litigation.
3. The City Manager continues to be authorized to negotiate the sub -allocation of
settlement funds from Johnson County to the City of Iowa City, and to manage
the expenditure of settlement funds on approved opioid remediation uses.
Passed and approved this end day of September 2025.
Mayor
Approved by
Attest: G�
City Jerk City Attorney Office — 08/28/2025
Resolution No. 25-210
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It was moved by Salih and seconded by Alter the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes:
Nays: Absent:
x
Alter
Bergus
x
Harmsen
x
Moe
x
Salih
x
Teague
x
Weilein
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New National Opioids Settlement: Purdue
Opioids Implementation Administrator
ot?ioidsparticipation grubris. com
Iowa City, IA
Reference Number: CL-1747683
TO LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS:
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS DOCUMENTATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW
NATIONAL OPIOIDS SETTLEMENT. YOU MUST TAKE ACTION IN ORDER TO
PARTICIPATE.
Deadline: September 30. 2025
A new proposed national opioids settlement has been reached with Purdue (and
certain of its affiliates) and the Sackler family. This Participation Package is a follow-
up communication to the Notice of New National Opioids Settlement recently received
electronically by your subdivision.
The proposed settlement is being implemented in connection with Purdue's
bankruptcy proceedings, and consists of, among other things, a settlement of
Purdue's claims against the Sacklers and certain other parties (referred to as the
"Purdue Estate Settlement"), and settlements of direct claims against the Sacklers
held by States, local governments and other creditors (collectively, the "Purdue Direct
Settlement", and together with the Estate Settlement, the "Purdue Settlement"). The
Purdue Direct Settlement for States and local governments is documented in the
Governmental Entity and Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement.
You are receiving this Participation Package because all eligible States and territories,
including Iowa, are participating in the Purdue Direct Settlement.
This electronic envelope contains:
• The Participation Form for the Purdue Direct Settlement, including a release of
any claims
The Participation Form must be executed, without alteration, and submitted
on or before September 30, 2025, in order for your subdivision to be
considered for initial participation calculations and payment eligibility under
the Purdue Direct Settlement.
Based upon subdivision participation forms received on or before September 30,
2025, the subdivision participation rate will be used to determine whether
participation is sufficient for the Purdue Settlement to move forward and whether a
state earns its maximum potential payment under the Purdue Direct Settlement. If
the Purdue Settlement moves forward and goes effective, your release will become
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effective. If the Purdue Settlement does not move forward, that release will not
become effective.
Any subdivision that does not participate in the Purdue Direct Settlement cannot
directly share in the Purdue Direct Settlement funds, even if other subdivisions in the
state are participating and sharing in those Purdue Direct Settlement funds. Any
subdivision that does not participate may also reduce the amount of money for
programs to remediate the opioid crisis in its state. Please note, a subdivision will not
necessarily directly receive Purdue Settlement funds by participating; decisions on
how Purdue Settlement funds will be allocated within a state are subject to intrastate
agreements or state statutes.
You are encouraged to discuss the terms and benefits of the Purdue Settlement with
your counsel, your Attorney General's Office, and other contacts within your state.
Many states are implementing and allocating funds for the Purdue Settlement the
same as they did for the prior opioids settlements but states may choose to treat the
Purdue Settlement differently.
Information and documents regarding the Purdue Settlement, including a complete
copy of the Governmental Entity and Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement, and
how it is being implemented in your state and how funds will be allocated within your
state can be found on the national settlement website at
httos://nationalovioidsettlement.com/purdue-sacklers-settlements/. This website
will be supplemented as additional documents are created.
How to return signed forms:
There are three methods for returning the executed Participation Form and any
supporting documentation to the Implementation Administrator:
(1)Electronic Signature via DocuSign: Executing the Participation Form
electronically through DocuSign will return the signed form to the
Implementation Administrator and associate your form with your subdivision's
records. Electronic signature is the most efficient method for returning the
Participation Form, allowing for more timely participation and the potential to
meet higher settlement payment thresholds, and is therefore strongly
encouraged.
(2)Manual Signature returned via DocuSign: DocuSign allows forms to be
downloaded, signed manually, then uploaded to DocuSign and returned
automatically to the Implementation Administrator. Please be sure to complete
all fields. As with electronic signature, returning a manually signed
Participation Form via DocuSign will associate your signed forms with your
subdivision's records.
(3)Manual Signature returned via electronic mail: If your subdivision is unable to
return an executed Participation Form using DocuSign, the signed Participation
Form may be returned via electronic mail to ooioidsoarticioation@rubrls.com.
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Please include the name, state, and reference ID of your subdivision in the
body of the email and use the subject line Settlement Participation Form -
[Subdivision Name, Subdivision State] - [Reference ID].
Detailed instructions on how to sign and return the Participation Form, including
changing the authorized signer, can be found at
httos://nationalopioidsettlement.com/ourdue-sacklers-settlements/. You may also
contact ooioidsoarticication(a)rubris.com.
YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE PURDUE DIRECT SETTLEMENT BY
RETURNING YOUR PARTICIPATION FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE
BENEFITS OF THE PURDUE SETTLEMENT.
Please note that this is NOT a solicitation or a request for subdivisions to
submit votes on the Purdue bankruptcy plan. This settlement package only
pertains to a decision to participate in the Purdue Direct Settlement. If you
receive a package to vote on the plan you should follow the applicable
instructions for voting. PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTING ON THE PLAN IS
SEPARATE FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE PURDUE DIRECT SETTLEMENT.
The sign -on period for subdivisions ends on September 30, 202S.
If you have any questions about executing the Participation Form, please contact
your counsel, the Implementation Administrator at
ooioidsoarticioation(arubris com, or the Iowa Attorney General's Office at
0pioiclSettlement(cbaa. iowa.gov.
Thank you,
Implementation Administrator for the Purdue Direct Settlement
The Implementation Administrator is retained to provide the settlement notice
required by the Purdue Direct Settlement to manage the collection of the participation
forms for it.
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EXHIBIT K
Subdivision Participation and Release Form
Governmental Entity: Iowa City
State: IA
Authorized Signatory: Geoff Fmin, City Manager
Address 1: 410 E. Washington Street
Address 2:
City, State, Zip: Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-356-5013
Email: geoff-fruin@iowa-city.org
The governmental entity identified above ("Governmental Entity"), in order to obtain and
in consideration for the benefits provided to the Governmental Entity pursuant to that certain
Governmental Entity & Shareholder Direct Settlement Agreement accompanying this
participation form (the "Agreement")', and acting through the undersigned authorized official,
hereby elects to participate in the Agreement, grant the releases set forth below, and agrees as
follows.
L The Governmental Entity is aware of and has reviewed the Agreement, and agrees that by
executing this Participation and Release Form, the Govemmental Entity elects to
participate in the Agreement and become a Participating Subdivision as provided therein.
The Governmental Entity shall promptly after the Effective Date, and prior to the filing of
the Consent Judgment, dismiss with prejudice any Shareholder Released Claims and
Released Claims that it has filed. With respect to any Shareholder Released Claims and
Released Claims pending in In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804,
the Governmental Entity authorizes the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee to execute and file
on behalf of the Governmental Entity a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice
substantially in the form found at httos:iinationalopioidsettlement.com.
3. The Governmental Entity agrees to the terms of the Agreement pertaining to Participating
Subdivisions as defined therein.
4. By agreeing to the terms of the Agreement and becoming a Releasor, the Governmental
Entity is entitled to the benefits provided therein, including, if applicable, monetary
payments beginning following the Effective Date.
S. The Governmental Entity agrees to use any monies it receives through the Agreement
solely for the purposes provided therein.
6_ The Governmental Entity submits to the jurisdiction of the court in the Governmental
Entity's state where the Consent Judgment is filed for purposes limited to that court's role
as and to the extent provided in, and for resolving disputes to the extent provided in, the
' Capitalized terms used in this Exhibit K but not otherwise defined in this Exhibit K have the meanings given to
them in the Agreement or, if not defined in the Agreement, the Master Settlement Agreement.
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Agreement. The Governmental Entity likewise agrees to arbitrate before the National
Arbitration Panel as provided in, and for resolving disputes to the extent otherwise
provided in, the Agreement.
7. The Governmental Entity has the right to enforce the Agreement as provided therein.
8. The Governmental Entity, as a Participating Subdivision, hereby becomes a Releaser for all
purposes in the Agreement, including without limitation all provisions of Article 10
(Release), and along with all departments, agencies, divisions, boards, commissions,
districts, instrumentalities of any kind and attorneys, and any person in his or her official
capacity whether elected or appointed to serve any of the foregoing and any agency, person,
or other entity claiming by or through any of the foregoing, and any other entity identified
in the definition of Subdivision Releasor, to the maximum extent of its authority, for good
and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby confirmed, the Shareholder
Released Parties and Released Parties are, as of the Effective Date, hereby released and
forever discharged by the Governmental Entity and its Subdivision Releasors from: any
and all Causes of Action, including, without limitation, any Estate Cause of Action and any
claims that the Governmental Entity or its Subdivision Releasors would have presently or
in the future been legally entitled to assert in its own right (whether individually or
collectively), notwithstanding section 1542 of the California Civil Code or any law of any
jurisdiction that is similar, comparable or equivalent thereto (which shall conclusively be
deemed waived), whether existing or hereinafter arising, in each case, (A) directly or
indirectly based on, arising out of, or in any way relating to or concerning, in whole or in
part, (i) the Debtors, as such Entities existed prior to or after the Petition Date, and their
Affiliates, (ii) the Estates, (iii) the Chapter 11 Cases, or (iv) Covered Conduct and (B) as to
which any conduct, omission or liability of any Debtor or any Estate is the legal cause or is
otherwise a legally relevant factor (each such release, as it pertains to the Shareholder
Released Parties, the "Shareholder Released Claims", and as it pertains to the Released
Parties other than the Shareholder Released Parties, the "Released Claims"). For the
avoidance of doubt and without limiting the foregoing: the Shareholder Released Claims
and Released Claims include any Cause of Action that has been or may be asserted against
any Shareholder Released Party or Released Party by the Governmental Entity or its
Subdivision Releasers (whether or not such party has brought such action or proceeding) in
any federal, state, or local action or proceeding (whether judicial, arbitral, or
administrative) (A) directly or indirectly based on, arising out of, or in any way relating to
or concerning, in whole or in part, (i) the Debtors, as such Entities existed prior to or after
the Petition Date, and their Affiliates, (ii) the Estates, (iii) the Chapter l 1 Cases, or (iv)
Covered Conduct and (B) as to which any conduct, omission or liability of any Debtor or
any Estate is the legal cause or is otherwise a legally relevant factor.
9. As a Releaser, the Governmental Entity hereby absolutely, unconditionally, and
irrevocably covenants not to bring, file, or claim, or to cause, assist or permit to be brought,
filed, or claimed, or to otherwise seek to establish liability for any Shareholder Released
Claims or Released Claims against any Shareholder Released Party or Released Party in
any forum whatsoever, subject in all respects to Section 9.02 of the Master Settlement
Agreement. The releases provided for herein (including the term "Shareholder Released
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Claims" and "Released Claims") are intended by the Governmental Entity and its
Subdivision Releasors to be broad and shall be interpreted so as to give the Shareholder
Released Parties and Released Parties the broadest possible release of any liability relating
in any way to Shareholder Released Claims and Released Claims and extend to the full
extent of the power of the Governmental Entity to release claims. The Agreement shall be a
complete bar to any Shareholder Released Claim and Released Claims.
10. To the maximum extent of the Governmental Entity's power, the Shareholder Released
Parties and the Released Parties are, as of the Effective Date, hereby released and
discharged from any and all Shareholder Released Claims and Released Claims of the
Subdivision Releasors.
11. The Governmental Entity hereby takes on all rights and obligations of a Participating
Subdivision as set forth in the Agreement.
12. In connection with the releases provided for in the Agreement, each Governmental Entity
expressly waives, releases, and forever discharges any and all provisions, rights, and
benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory of the United States or other
jurisdiction, or principle of common law, which is similar, comparable, or equivalent to
§ 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads:
General Release; extent A general release does not extend to claims that
the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her
favor at the time of executing the release that, if known by him or her, would
have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released
party.
A Releaser may hereafter discover facts other than or different from those which it knows,
believes, or assumes to be true with respect to the Shareholder Released Claims or such
other Claims released pursuant to this release, but each Governmental Entity hereby
expressly waives and fully, finally, and forever settles, releases and discharges, upon the
Effective Date, any and all Shareholder Released Claims or such other Claims released
pursuant to this release that may exist as of such date but which Releasors do not know or
suspect to exist, whether through ignorance, oversight, error, negligence or through no fault
whatsoever, and which, if known, would materially affect the Governmental Entities'
decision to participate in the Agreement.
13. Nothing herein is intended to modify in any way the terns of the Agreement, to which
Govemmental Entity hereby agrees. To the extent any portion of this Participation and
Release Form not relating to the release of, or bar against, liability is interpreted differently
from the Agreement in any respect, the Agreement controls.
14. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or in the Agreement, (x) nothing herein
shall (A) release any Excluded Claims or (B) be construed to impair in any way the rights
and obligations of any Person under the Agreement; and (y) the Releases set forth herein
shall be subject to being deemed void to the extent set forth in Section 9.02 of the Master
Settlement Agreement.
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I have all necessary power and authorization to execute this Participation and Release Force
on behalf of the Governmental Entity.
Signature:
Name: Geoff Fmin
Title: City Manager
Date: 9/ 3""5'
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New National Opioids Settlement: Secondary Manufacturers
Opioids Implementation Administrator
ooioidsoarticioation (d)rubris. com
Iowa City, IA
Reference Number: CL-1770688
TO LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS:
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS DOCUMENTATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW
NATIONAL OPIOIDS SECONDARY MANUFACTURERS SETTLEMENTS. YOU
MUST TAKE ACTION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
Deadline: October 8 2025
A new proposed national opioids settlement ("Secondary Manufacturers
Settlements '� has been reached with eight opioids manufacturers: Alvogen, Amneal,
Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus ("Settling Defendants"). This
Combined Participation Package is a follow-up communication to the Notice of
National Opioids Settlement recently received electronically by your subdivision.
You are receiving this Combined Participation Package because Iowa is participating
in the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements.
If a state is not eligible to or does not participate in the settlement with a particular
manufacturer, the subdivisions in that state are not eligible to participate in that
manufacturer's settlement.
This electronic envelope contains:
• A Combined Participation Form for the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements
that your subdivision is eligible to join, including a release of any claims.
The Combined Participation Form must be executed, without alteration, and
submitted on or before October 8, 2O2S, in order for your subdivision to be
considered for initial participation calculations and payment eligibility under
the Secondary Manufacturers Settlement.
Based upon Combined Participation Forms received on or before October 8, 2025, the
subdivision participation rate will be used to determine whether participation is
sufficient for each settlement to move forward and whether a state earns its
maximum potential payment under each settlement. If a settlement moves forward,
your release will become effective. If a settlement does not move forward, that
release will not become effective.
Any subdivision that does not participate cannot directly share in the settlement
funds, even if the subdivision's state is settling and other participating subdivisions
are sharing in settlement funds. Any subdivision that does not participate may also
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reduce the amount of money for programs to remediate the opicid crisis in its state.
Please note, a subdivision will not necessarily directly receive settlement funds by
participating; decisions on how settlement funds will be allocated within a state are
subject to intrastate agreements or state statutes.
You are encouraged to discuss the terms and benefits of the Secondary
Manufacturers Settlements with your counsel, your Attorney General's Office, and
other contacts within your state. Many states are implementing and allocating funds
for this new settlement the same as they did for the prior opicids settlements but
states may choose to treat this settlement differently.
Information and documents regarding the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements,
implementation in your state, and how funds will be allocated within your state can be
found on the national settlement website at
httos://nationalor)ioidsettlement.com/. This website will be supplemented as
additional documents are created.
This Participation Packet is different than the participation packet you recently
received from Rubris concerning a settlement with Purdue Pharma, L.P, and the
Sackler Family. The Secondary Manufacturers Settlements discussed in this
Participation Packet are different than the settlement with Purdue and the Sacklers,
and you may participate in the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements regardless of
whether you join the Purdue and Sackler settlement.
How to return signed forms:
There are three methods for returning the executed Combined Participation Form and
any supporting documentation to the Implementation Administrator:
(1)Electronic Signature via DocuSign: Executing the Combined Participation Form
electronically through DocuSign will return the signed form to the
Implementation Administrator and associate your form with your subdivision's
records. Electronic signature is the most efficient method for returning the
Combined Participation Form, allowing for more timely participation and the
potential to meet higher settlement payment thresholds, and is therefore
strongly encouraged.
(2)Manual Signature retumed via DocuSign: DocuSign allows forms to be
downloaded, signed manually, then uploaded to DocuSign and returned
automatically to the Implementation Administrator. Please be sure to complete
all fields. As with electronic signature, returning a manually signed Combined
Participation Form via DocuSign will associate your signed forms with your
subdivision's records.
(3)Manual Signature returned via electronic mail: If your subdivision is unable to
return an executed Combined Participation Form using DocuSign, the signed
Combined Participation Form may be returned via electronic mail to
ooioidsoarticioation(a)rubris.com. Please include the name, state, and
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reference ID of your subdivision in the body of the email and use the subject
line Combined Settlement Participation Form - [Subdivision Name, Subdivision
State] - [Reference ID].
Detailed instructions on how to sign and return the Combined Participation Form,
including changing the authorized signer, can be found at
httos://nationalooioidsettlement.com/additional-settlements/. You may also contact
ooioidsparticipation(a)rubris.com.
The sign -on period for subdivisions ends on October S, 2025.
If you have any questions about executing the Combined Participation Form, please
contact your counsel, the Implementation Administrator at
ooioidsoarticioation(alrubris.com, or the Iowa Attorney General's Office at
OoioidSettlement(@aa.iowa.aov.
Thank you,
Secondary Manufacturers Settlements Implementation Administrator
The Implementation Administrator is retained to provide the settlement notice
required by the Secondary Manufacturers Settlements and to manage the collection
of the Combined Participation Form.
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EXHIBIT K
Secondary Manufacturers' Combined Subdivision Participation and Release Form
("Combined Participation Form")
Governmental Entity: Iowa City
State: IA
Authorized Official: Geoff Frain, City Manager
Address L 410 E. Washington Street
Address 2:
City, State, Zip: Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: 319-356-5013
Email geoff-fiuin@iowa-city.org
The governmental entity identified above ("Governmental Entity"), in order to obtain and
in consideration for the benefits provided to the Governmental Entity pursuant to each of the
settlements which are listed in paragraph 1 below (each a "Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement"
and collectively, "the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements"), and acting through the
undersigned authorized official, hereby elects to participate in each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements, release all Released Claims against all Released Entities in each of the
Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements, and agrees as follows.
1. The Participating Entity hereby elects to participate in each of the following Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements as a Participating Entity:
a. Settlement Agreement for Alvogen, Inc. dated April 4, 2025.
b. Settlement Agreement for Apotex Corp. dated April 4, 2025.
C. Settlement Agreement for Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC dated April 4, 2025.
d. Settlement Agreement for Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. dated April 4, 2025.
e. Settlement Agreement for Indivior Inc. dated April 4, 2025.
f. Settlement Agreement for Viatris Inc. ("Mylan") dated April 4, 2025.
g. Settlement Agreement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. dated April 4, 2025.
h. Settlement Agreement for Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. dated April 4, 2025.
2. The Governmental Entity is aware of and has reviewed each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements, understands that all capitalized terms not defined in this
Combined Participation Form have the meanings defined in each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements, and agrees that by executing this Combined Participation
Form, the Governmental Entity elects to participate in each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements and become a Participating Subdivision as provided in each of
the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements.
3. The Governmental Entity shall promptly, and in any event no later than 14 days after the
Reference Date and prior to the filing of the Consent Judgment, dismiss with prejudice any
Released Claims that it has filed against any Released Entity in each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements. With respect to any Released Claims pending in In re
National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL No. 2804, the Governmental Entity
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authorizes the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee to execute and file on behalf of the
Governmental Entity a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice for each of the
manufacturers listed in paragraph I above substantially in the form found at
hitps: //nationalopioidsettlement. com/additional-settlements/
4. The Governmental Entity agrees to the terns of each of the Secondary Manufacturers'
Settlements pertaining to Participating Subdivisions as defined therein.
5. By agreeing to the terms of each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements and
becoming a Releasor, the Governmental Entity is entitled to the benefits provided therein,
including, if applicable, monetary payments beginning after the Effective Date.
6. The Governmental Entity agrees to use any monies it receives though each of the
Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements solely for the purposes provided therein.
7. The Governmental Entity submits to the jurisdiction of the court and agrees to follow the
process for resolving any disputes related to each Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement as
described in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements.'
8. The Governmental Entity has the right to enforce each of the Secondary Manufacturers'
Settlements as provided therein.
9. The Governmental Entity, as a Participating Subdivision, hereby becomes a Releasor for all
purposes in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements, including without
limitation all provisions related to release of any claims,' and along with all departments,
agencies, divisions, boards, commissions, districts, instrumentalities of any kind and
attorneys, and any person in his or her official capacity whether elected or appointed to
serve any of the foregoing and any agency, person, or other entity claiming by or through
any of the foregoing, and any other entity identified in the definition of Releasor, provides
for a release to the fullest extent of its authority. As a Releasor, the Governmental Entity
hereby absolutely, unconditionally, and irrevocably covenants not to bring, file, or claim, or
to cause, assist or permit to be brought, filed, or claimed, or to otherwise seek to establish
liability for any Released Claims against any Released Entity in each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements in any forum whatsoever. The releases provided for in each of
the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements are intended by the Parties to be broad and shall
be interpreted so as to give the Released Entities in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'
Settlements the broadest possible bar against any liability relating in any way to Released
' See Settlement Agreement for Alvogen, Inc. Section VII.F.2; Settlement Agreement for Apotex Corp. Section
VII.F.2; Settlement Agreement for Anmeal Pharmaceuticals LLC Section VII.F.2; Settlement Agreement for Hikma
Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Section VILF.2; Settlement Agreement for Indivior Section VLF.2; Settlement Agreement
for Mylan Section VLF.2; Settlement Agreement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Section VII.F.2; Settlement
Agreement for Zydm Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Section VII.F.2.
' See Settlement Agreement for Alvogen, Inc. Section XI; Settlement Agreement for Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Section X; Settlement Agreement for Apotex Corp. Section XI; Settlement Agreement for Hikma Pharmaceuticals
USA Inc. Section XI; Settlement Agreement for Indivior Section X; Settlement Agreement for Mylan Section X;
Settlement Agreement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Section XI; Settlement Agreement for Zydus
Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Section XI.
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Claims and extend to the full extent of the power of the Governmental Entity to release
claims. Each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements shall be a complete bar to any
Released Claim against that manufacturer's Released Entities.
10. The Governmental Entity hereby takes on all rights and obligations of a Participating
Subdivision as set forth in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements.
11. In connection with the releases provided for in each of the Secondary Manufacturers'
Settlements, each Governmental Entity expressly waives, releases, and forever discharges
any and all provisions, rights, and benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory of
the United States or other jurisdiction, or principle of common law, which is similar,
comparable, or equivalent to § 1542 of the California Civil Code, which reads:
General Release; extent. A general release does not extend to claims that
the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her
favor at the time of executing the release that, if known by him or her would
have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released
party.
A Releasor may hereafter discover facts other than or different from those which it knows,
believes, or assumes to be true with respect to the Released Claims in each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements, but each Governmental Entity hereby expressly waives and
fully, finally, and forever settles, releases and discharges, upon the Effective Date, any and
all Released Claims that may exist as of such date but which Releasors do not know or
suspect to exist, whether through ignorance, oversight, error, negligence or through no fault
whatsoever, and which, if known, would materially affect the Governmental Entities'
decision to participate in each of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements.
12. The Governmental Entity understands and acknowledges that each of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements is an independent agreement with its own terms and
conditions. Nothing herein is intended to modify in any way the terms of any of the
Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements, to which Governmental Entity hereby agrees, aside
from the exceptions in paragraph 13 below. To the extent this Combined Participation
Form is interpreted differently from any of the Secondary Manufacturers' Settlements in
any respect, the individual Secondary Manufacturer's Settlement controls.
13. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that some but not all of the Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements proceed past their respective Reference Dates, all releases and
other commitments or obligations shall become void only as to those Secondary
Manufacturers' Settlements that fail to proceed past their Reference Dates. All releases and
other commitments or obligations (including those contained in this Combined
Participation Form) shall remain in full effect as to each Secondary Manufacturer's
Settlement that proceeds past its Reference Date, and this Combined Participation Form
need not be modified, returned, or destroyed as long as any Secondary Manufacturer's
Settlement proceeds past its Reference Date.
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I have all necessary power and authorization to execute this Combined Participation Forth
on behalf of the Governmental Entity.
Signature:
Name: Geoff From
Title: City Manager
Date: 9 ' 3 ZJ'
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Item Number: 5.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
�l COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a
contract for construction of the FY25 CDBG Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements Project.
Prepared By: Josh Slattery - Senior Engineer
Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer
Juli Seydell Johnson - Parks and Recreation Director
Ron Knoche - Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin - City Manager
Fiscal Impact: $92,036.25 available in the FY25 CDBG Fairmeadows
Sidewalk Improvements project fund #S3989.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
This agenda item awards the FY25 CDBG Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements Project.
Five (5) bids were submitted prior to the August 26, 2025 deadline:
Bidder Name
City
Bid Amount
J&L Construction, LLC
Washington, IA
$92,036.25
All American Concrete, Inc.
West Liberty, IA
$97,412.00
Valentine Construction
Company
Dubuque, IA
Non -Responsive
American Outdoor Services,
LLC
Oxford, IA
Non -Responsive
C2 Creative Concrete
DeKalb, IL
Non -Responsive
Engineer's Estimate
$103,000.00
J & L Construction, LLC of Washington, Iowa submitted the lowest responsive, responsible
bid of $92,036.25. Staff recommends awarding the contract for the FY25 CDBG
Fairmeadows Sidewalk Improvements to J & L Construction, LLC.
Background / Analysis:
The project is part of the City's Neighborhood Improvements Program, which utilizes
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG funds are designed to improve
the quality of life for residents, particularly those with low -to -moderate income. The project is
located in a CDBG-eligible area and was selected to increase connectivity and walkability
near Grant Wood Elementary. Currently, the existing sidewalks on Western Road and Union
Road end at Fairmeadows Park. This project will extend the sidewalk on Western Road
around the existing cul-de-sac and will provide a 10' wide shared use path connection
through Fairmeadows Park between Union Road and Western Road.
Project Timeline:
Construction Start — October 2025
Final Completion — May 2026
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Prepay by: Josh Slattery. Engineenng Division, 410 E. Washington St., Imva City, IA 52240 (319)3 5149
Resolution No. 25-211
Resolution awarding contract and authorizing the Mayor to sign
and the City Clerk to attest a contract for construction of the
FY25 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements Project
Whereas, J & L Construction, LLC of Washington, Iowa has submitted the lowest responsive,
responsible bid of $92,036.25 for construction of the above -named project; and
Whereas, funds for this project are available in the FY25 CDBG Sidewalk Improvements account
# 53989.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
The contract for the construction of the above -named project is hereby awarded to J & L
Construction, LLC, subject to the condition that awardee secure adequate performance
and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance program statements.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign and the City Clerk to attest the contract for
construction of the above -named project, subject to the condition that awardee secure
adequate performance and payment bond, insurance certificates, and contract compliance
program statements.
3. The City Engineer and City Manager are authorized to execute change orders according
to the City's Purchasing Policy as they may become necessary in the construction of the
above -named project.
Passed and approved this end day of September 12025
Ma orQ
Approved by
Attest
City Clerk City Attorne s Office
(Liz Craig - 08/28/2025)
It was moved by _ Sa lih and seconded by Alter the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes:
Nays: Absent:
X
Alter
x
Bergus
x
Harmsen
X
Moe
X
Salih
x
Teague
x
Weilein
Item Number: 5.d.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution rejecting bids received August 26, 2025 for the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam
Repair Project and setting a new date for receipt of bids for the rebidding of the Iowa River
Powerhouse Dam Repair Project, directing City Clerk to post notice to bidders, and fixing the
time and place for receipt of bids.
Prepared By: Alin Dumachi - Senior Engineer
Reviewed By: Jason Havel - City Engineer
Ron Knoche - Public Works Director
Geoff Fruin - City Manager
Fiscal Impact: $675,000 available in the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam
Repair Project account #W3328
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
This agenda item rejects all of the bids received on August 26, 2025 for the Iowa River
Powerhouse Dam Repair Project. One (1) bid was submitted prior to the August 26, 2025
deadline:
Bidder Name
City
Bid
Tricon General Construction
Cedar Rapids, IA
$1,656,000.00
Engineer's Estimate
$675,000.00
The lowest responsive bid submitted exceeded the Engineer's Estimate of probable cost by
more than 100%, and staff recommends that Council reject all bids and set a new date for
receipt of bids for the project on October 14, 2025.
Follow up conversations with prospective bidders indicated concerns due to the restrictive
construction timeframe and the uncertainty associated with seasonal precipitation. In order to
address these issues, the bidding documents will be revised through an addendum to provide
for a longer construction period.
Background / Analysis:
A diving inspection of the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam conducted in 2021 identified a range
of deterioration, from minor and moderate concrete surface defects to significant undermining
of the pedestrian bridge pier. A follow-up diving inspection in November 2024 examined both
the upstream and downstream portions of the overflow spillway to assess the progression of
this deterioration. The 2024 inspection revealed a 60% increase in the number of defects
compared to 2021, with most showing significant changes. Based on these findings, the
overflow spillway is currently rated in fair condition, but comprehensive repairs are necessary
to extend the service life of the dam and pedestrian bridge. This project generally includes
concrete surface repairs to the upstream and downstream section of the spillway, and pier
footing repairs.
The Iowa River Powerhouse Dam, the location of this project, is influenced by highly variable
flows as the Iowa River collects runoff from a watershed of approximately 3,115 square
miles. This large drainage area results in significant seasonal fluctuations, with higher flows
typically occurring during the spring and summer months due to rainfall, and lower flows more
common during the winter. These variations, combined with the unpredictability of weather,
create challenges for construction activities within the originally prescribed schedule.
Extending the construction period will better account for these conditions and support the
safe and effective completion of the repair work.
Project Timeline:
Bid Letting — October 14, 2025
Award Date — October 21, 2025
Construction — November 2025 - May 2027
Prepared by: Alin Dumachi, Engineering Division, Public Walls, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 35"143
Resolution No. 25-212
Resolution rejecting bids received August 26, 2025 for the Iowa
River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project and setting a new date
for receipt of bids for the rebidding of the Iowa River
Powerhouse Dam Repair Project, directing City Clerk to post
notice to bidders, and fixing the time and place for receipt of
bids.
Whereas, bids were received on August 26, 2025 for the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair
Project; and
Whereas, one bid was received and it exceeded the Engineers Estimate by more than 100%; and
Whereas, the Department of Public works recommends that Council reject all bids; issue an
addendum, set a new date for receipt of bids, and revise the construction schedule, and
Whereas, funds for this project are available in the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project
account #W3328.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. All bids received on August 26, 2025, for the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair Project
are rejected.
2. An addendum shall be issued to the Project for the Iowa River Powerhouse Dam Repair
Project, approved by resolution on August 5, 2025, to revise the project schedule.
3. The amount of bid security to accompany each bid for the construction of the above -
named project shall be in the amount of 10% (ten percent) of bid payable to City of Iowa
City, Iowa.
4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to post notice as required in Section 26.3,
not less than 13 days and not more than 45 days before the date of the bid letting, which
may be satisfied by timely posting notice on the Construction Update Network, operated
by the Master Builder of Iowa, and the Iowa League of Cities website.
5. Sealed bids for the above -named project are to be received by the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
at the Office of the City Clerk, at the City Hall, before 3:00 p.m. on the 14"' day of October,
2025. At that time, the bids will be opened by the City Engineer or his designee, and
thereupon referred to the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, for action upon said
bids at its next regular meeting, to be held in the Emma J. Harvat Hall at 6:00 P.M. on the
21r day of October, or at a special meeting called for that purpose.
Passed and approved this end day of September 2025
1 :e5'� _b' 3
May
Resolution No. 25-212
PageNo.2
Attest: C.e�
City Clerk -
It was moved by Salih and seconded by
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Approved by
City Attomey' f ice — 08/28/2025
Ayes:
Nays: Absent:
x
Alter
x
Bergus
x
Harmsen
x
Moe
�—
Salih
x
Teague
x
Weilein
the Resolution be
Item Number: 5.e.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the parking agreement with
Iowa City ES Hotel LLC and for the City Manager to negotiate and execute future
amendments to the number of parking permits.
Prepared By: Darian Nagle-Gamm; Director of Transportation Services
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City of Iowa City
Jennifer Schwickerath, Assistant City Attorney
Fiscal Impact: The amendment will increase annual revenue to the
Parking fund by $17,124
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Amendment No. 1
Executive Summary:
This resolution authorizes an amendment to the parking agreement between the City of Iowa
City and Iowa City ES Hotel LLC, allowing for an increase in the number of parking permits
for the use and benefit of The Element hotel patrons at the hotel operator's expense. The
current number of 25 permits, which equates to 182,000 hours of validated parking, would be
increased to 39.4 permits, which will equate to 288,000 annual hours of validated parking. In
addition, the resolution would allow the City Manager, with the advice and consent of the City
Attorney, to negotiate and execute future amendments to the number of parking permits
without further approval by Council.
Background / Analysis:
The parking will be valid in City owned parking ramps and charged at the current permit
market rate. No spaces will be designated for this specific use.
The Transportation Services Department has developed a validation system that will allow
the hotel to validate parking ramp tickets for registered guests. The allocation of 39.4 permits
will equate to the purchase of 288,000 hours of validated parking per year. This agreement is
in line with similar City of Iowa City hotel parking agreements.
5,
Prepared by: J. Schwickerath, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 350-5030
Resolution No. 95-71 3
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the
parking agreement with Iowa City ES Hotel LLC and for the City
Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments to the number
of parking permits.
Whereas, a Parking Agreement for Registered Guests between the City of Iowa City and
Iowa City ES Hotel LLC was executed on March 3, 2020 for the purchase of parking
permits for use by registered hotel patrons in City owned parking ramps; and
Whereas, said agreement provides for 25 parking permits for hotel patrons, which
equates to 182,000 annual hours of validated parking per year; and
Whereas, Iowa City ES Hotel LLC has requested an amendment to increase the number of
parking permits for hotel patrons from 25 parking permits, which equates to 182,000 annual
hours of validated parking per year, to 39.4 parking permits, which equates to 288,000
annual hours of validated parking per year.
Whereas, Staff has considered the parking needs in City owned parking ramps and
has determined that this increase can be accommodated and thus recommends
approval.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
that;
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached Amendment No.
1 to the Parking Agreement for Registered Guests.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this
Resolution and above -referenced Agreement and to record the same in the
Johnson County Recorder's Office.
3. The City Manager, with the advice and consent of the City Attorney, is authorized
to negotiate and execute any future amendments to the number of parking
permits without City Council approval.
4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to record any future amendments to this
Parking Agreement for Registered Guests in the Johnson County Recorder's Office.
Passed and approved this 2nd
day of
September
2025.
Bm
eague,
Mayor
Approved by
Attest: I�� j��y�1��
Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk City Aftorneo Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath — 08/28/2025)
Resolution No. 25-213
Page No. 2
It was moved by salih and seconded by Alter the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes:
Nays: Absent:
x
Alter
Bergus
x
Harmsen
x
Moe
x
Salih
x
Teague
x
Weilein
Amendment No. 1 to Parking Agreement for Registered Guests
Court Street Transportation Center
The Element Hotel
This Amendment No. 1 to the March 3, 2020 Parking Agreement for Registered Guests
by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred
to as "City", and Iowa City ES Hotel LLC, a limited liability corporation organized under
the laws of the State of Iowa, hereinafter referred to as "Owner', is entered into this
2nd day of September ,2025.
Whereas, the City and Owner entered into the above -described agreement,
recorded in Book 6014, Page 847 in the records of the Johnson County, Iowa,
Recorder, whereby the City agreed to sell 25 parking permits equating to 182,000
annual hours of validated parking per year for use in any of the City -owned parking
ramps to Owner for use by hotel tenants patronizing the hotel located at 314 S. Clinton
Street, known as The Element Hotel: and
Whereas, Owner has requested an increase in its annual hours to 288,000
equating to 39.4 parking permits due to an increase in demand for parking by hotel
patrons; and
Whereas, the City finds there is adequate parking available for this allocation and
this requested amendment to be in the public interest.
Now Therefore, the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
1. The number of parking permits the City agrees to allocate to Owner shall be
increased from 25, which equates to 182,000 hours of validated parking per
year, to 39.4, which equates to 288,000 hours of validated parking per year.
2. Unless specifically amended herein, all other terms and provisions of the
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, on the date given above.
CITY OF IOWA C , I
By.
Geoff F ' , City Manager
ATTEST:
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Kellfie K. Grace, City Clerk
Pproved By
City Attorney's Office
Iowa City ES H tel C
By:
Mike E. Ho ge, Man r
By:
John A. 1-1174111s1
Manager
By:
Kevin Digman M ager
By:
Bruce Kinseth,anabar
STATE OF IOWA
as: T
JOHNSON COUNTY ) efore
�On this Zday of �Le 1— , 2025,e,a notary public' CO"Q-
and for the State of Iowa, pe onad Kellie K. Graqff to me
personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that they are the #hay& and City
Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, created and
existing under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
instrument is the seal of said Municipal Corporation by authority and resolution of its
City Council and said and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free
act and deed ofaaid Munici al Corporation by it voluntarily executed.
GI r� NorPublic in and for the State of Iowa
STATE OF IOWA ) YULI SA CAP,
) ss: a �k CommisNOn Numbx 863366
JOHNSON COUNTY )mmi;sio Ees
On this Xl`� day of ��, 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, perso ally appeared Mike E..Hodge, KaviR-�kR-A-
to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City ES Hotel LLC, an Iowa
limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the said
limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike E. Hodge, Key iR-
acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed.
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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE RTREVrIT
Pi COm "On NUMW 79199
My Canmisarong
Iowa City ES Hotel LLC
STATE OF IOWA
ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY
On this day o
and for the State of Iowa, en
personally known, who bein
Clerk, respectively, of the City
existing under the laws of the
instrument is the seal of said
City Council and said Maygd
act and deed of said MupRi''cim
STATE OF IOWA
JOHNSON COUNTY
By:
Kevin Digma @pager
Bruce Kinseth, Manager
2025, before me, a notary public in
orally appe d Bruce Teague and Kellie K. Grace to me
y e d sworn did say that they are the Mayor and City
ZCity, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, created and
R Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
nicipa rporation by authority and resolution of its
id City Clerk nowledged said instrument to be the free
Corporation by it LIntarily executed.
Public in and for the State of Iowa
ss:
On this Aday of AVt!�u3t-- , 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, pers&fally appeared
U4wenymnr, and Bruce Kinseth to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City ES Hotel LLC, an Iowa
limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the said
limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike-E-Hadge;-Kevin
Bruce Kinseth acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE RTREVnT
Commission Number 791987
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Iowa City ES Hotel C
By: By:
Mike E. Hodg M nager Kevi Dl n, Ma'
By: By
John A. Hierony , Manager Bruce Kinseth, nager
STATE OF1O A )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day o
and for the State of low personally a
personalty known, who b g by me d
Clerk, respectively, of the C of Iowa
existing under the laws of the tate of
instrument is the seal of said M icipe
City Council and said Mayor and
act and deed of said Municipal Cc
in and
STATE OF IOWA
JOHNSON COUNTY
2025, before me, a notary public in
re Bruce Teague and Kellie K. Grace to me
Y m did say that they are the Mayor and City
owe, a Municipal Corporation, created and
and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
poration by authority and resolution of its
acknowledged said instrument to be the free
by it voluntarily executed.
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On this 14511� day of 4"ufi , 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, pers6hally appeared Mike-E. Hedge, Kevin Digmann, John A.
to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City ES Hotel LLC, an Iowa
limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the said
limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Milw E-Hedge, Kevin
Digmann, acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in andfor the State of Iowa
MICHELLE RTREVUT
Commission Number 791997
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Iowa City ES Hotel LLC
By:
Mike E. Ho e, Manager
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BY: / /__ 7
Johti A. $ieronymds, Manager
STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day of
and for the State of Iowa, perso Ily appea
personally known, who being by duly su
Clerk, respectively, of the City of to City.
existing under the laws of the State o owe
instrument is the seal of said Municipal o
City Council and said Mayor and City Cie
act and deed of said Municipal Corpora, n
STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
k2025, before me, a notary public in
ruce Teague and Kellie K. Grace to me
t did say that they are the Mayor and City
ra, a Municipal Corporation, created and
�d that the seal affixed to the foregoing
ation by authority and resolution of its
mowledged said instrument to be the free
it voluntarily executed.
On this a i+41 _ day of Lro A st 2025. before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, pers1brially appeared FAke Is WQdg Ksv44N@wAuw, John A.
Hieronymus, - d - -- " to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City ES Hotel LLC, an Iowa
limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the said
limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike£-Hridge, Kevirr
Bieimeen, John A. Hieronymus, aad-Bwee-Kineeth acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed.
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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE R TREVRT
a I Commission Number 791987
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No. 1 to Parking Agreement for Registered Guests
Court Street Transportation Center
The Element Hotel
This Amendmen o. 1 to the March 3, 2020 Parking Agreement for Regis red Guests
by and between th City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation, he nafter referred
to as "City", and low),,City ES Hotel LLC, a limited liability corporatio rganized under
the laws of the State o owa, hereinafter referred to as "Owner", i ntered into this
day of , 2025.
Whereas, the City a Owner entered into the abo -described agreement,
recorded in Book 6014, Pag 847 in the records of the hnson County, Iowa,
Recorder, whereby the City a eed to sell 25 parkin ermits equating to 182,000
annual hours of validated park i per year for use' any of the City -owned parking
ramps to Owner for use by hotel nants l
Street, known as The Element Hot ; and
Whereas, Owner has requestr
equating to 39.4 parking permits due
patrons; and
Whereas, the City finds th a is
this requested amendment I b in the
the hotel located at 314 S. Clinton
ncrease in its annual hours to 288,000
increase in demand for parking by hotel
parking available for this allocation and
Now Therefore, the /Areement is hereby mended as follows:
1. The number o parking permits the City al
increased fr9fn 25, which equates to 182,
year, to 39 , which equates to 288,000 h
2. Unless s ecifically amended herein, all of
Agreem6nt remain in full force and effect.
Dated at lowa,tity, Iowa, on the date given above.
CITY OF IOWA CITY. IOWA
Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk
s to allocate to Owner shall be
hours of validated parking per
of validated parking per year.
.firms and provisions of the
ES
STATE OF IOWA )
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JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day of
and for the State of Iowa, rsonally a
personally known, who bein by me d
Clerk, respectively, of the Ci of Iowa
existing under the laws of the ate of
instrument is the seal of said MaRiclu
City Council and said Mayor and i i
act and deed of said Municipal C or
Kevin
Bruce
before me, a)notary public in
ce Teague Ilie K. Grace to me
u y at they are the Mayor and City
Ewa, a Municipal Corporation, created and
, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
poration by authority and resolution of its
acknowledged said instrument to be the free
by it voluntarily executed.
STATE OF IOL
JOHNSON COn this 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the ally appeared Mi E. Hodge, KevirrBtgmerw, Jeprrh.
Hi .to me personalty k , who being by me duly sworn
did say th they are the managers, respectively, of I City ES Hotel LLC, an Iowa
limited li ility company, and that said instrument was igned on behalf of the said
nseth
limited iability company by authority of its managers an the said Mike E. Hodge, lkevin
ackno ]edged the execution of said
ins ment to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited ' biliry company by it
vok.intarilv executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
Ml LLERTREVrrT
Y®c famiNe6ion Numper7 67
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Item Number: 5.f.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the parking agreement with
Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C. and for the City Manager to negotiate and execute future
amendments to the number of parking permits.
Prepared By: Darian Nagle-Gamm; Director of Transportation Services
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Jennifer Schwickerath, Assistant City Attorney
Fiscal Impact: The amendment will increase annual revenue to the
Parking fund by $13,200
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Amendment No. 2
Executive Summary:
This resolution authorizes an amendment to the parking agreement between the City of Iowa
City and Iowa City Hotel Associates L.L.C., allowing for an increase in the number of parking
permits for the use and benefit of Hilton Garden Inn hotel patrons at the hotel operator's
expense. The current number of 40 permits, which equates to 288,000 hours of validated
parking, would be increased to 50 permits, which will equate to 360,000 annual hours of
validated parking. In addition, the resolution would allow the City Manager, with the advice
and consent of the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute future amendments to the number
of parking permits without further approval by Council.
Background / Analysis:
The parking will be valid in City owned parking ramps and charged at the current permit
market rate. No spaces will be designated for this specific use.
The Transportation Services Department has developed a validation system that will allow
the hotel to validate parking ramp tickets for registered guests. The allocation of 50 permits
will equate to the purchase of 360,000 hours of validated parking per year. This agreement is
in line with similar City of Iowa City hotel parking agreements.
Prepared by: J. Schwickerath, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240, (319) 3565030
Resolution No. 2 s-2 14
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the
parking agreement with Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C. and for the
City Manager to negotiate and execute future amendments to the
number of parking permits.
Whereas, an Access Easement and Parking Agreement between the City of Iowa City and
Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C. was executed on November 10, 2015 for the purchase
of 80 parking permits for use by registered hotel patrons in City owned parking ramps; and
Whereas, said agreement was amended on February 21, 2020 to decrease the parking
permits Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C. was obligated to purchase from 80 to 40;
and
Whereas, Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C. now requests a second amendment to
increase the number of parking permits for hotel patrons from 40 parking permits, which
equates to 288,000 annual hours of validated parking per year, to 50 parking permits,
which equates to 360,000 annual hours of validated parking per year.
Whereas, Staff has considered the parking needs in City owned parking ramps and
has determined that this increase can be accommodated and thus recommends
approval.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
that;
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached Amendment No.
2 to the Access Easement and Parking Agreement.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify a copy of this
Resolution and above -referenced Agreement and to record the same in the
Johnson County Recorder's Office.
3. The City Manager, with the advice and consent of the City Attorney, is authorized
to negotiate and execute any future amendments to the number of parking
permits without City Council approval.
4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to record any future amendments to this
Parking Agreement for Registered Guests in the Johnson County Recorder's Office.
Passed and approved this 2nd day of September 2025.
Brided Teague, Mayor
Resolution No. 25-214
Page No. 2
Approved by
Attest:
Kellie K. Grace, City Cler c City Attomey Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath - 08/28/2025)
It was moved by salih and seconded by Alter the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes:
Nays: Absent:
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Alter
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Bergus
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Harmsen
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Salih
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Teague
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Amendment No. 2 to the Access Easement and Parking Agreement
This Amendment No. 2 to the November 10, 2015 Access Easement and Parking
Agreement by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "City", and Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C., a limited liability
corporation organized under the laws of the State of Iowa, hereinafter referred to as
"ICHA", is entered into this end day of September .2025.
Whereas, the City and ICHA entered into the above -described agreement,
recorded in Book 5445, Page 942 in the records of the Johnson County, Iowa,
Recorder, whereby the City agreed to sell 80 parking permits for use in any of the City -
owned parking ramps to ICHA for use by hotel tenants patronizing the hotel located at
328 S. Clinton Street, known as the Hilton Garden Inn; and
Whereas, the City and ICHA entered into Amendment No. 1 to the above -
described agreement on February 21, 2020, said amendment is recorded in Book 6013,
Page 384 in the records of the Johnson County, Iowa, Recorder, whereby the City
agreed to a reduction in ICHA's obligation to buy parking permits from 80 to 40; and
Whereas, ICHA now requests an increase in its obligation to buy parking permits
from 40 to 50 due to an increase in demand for parking by hotel patrons; and
Whereas, the City finds there is adequate parking available for this allocation and
this requested amendment to be in the public interest.
Now Therefore, the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:
1. Paragraph 7 Parking Permit Alloca8on shall be amended to increase the
number of parking permits the City agrees to allocate to ICHA from 40 to 50
parking permits.
2. Paragraph 8 Parking Validation shall be amended to increase the number of
parking permits from 40 to 50 permits, and therefore, the number of parking
hours purchased shall equate to 360,000 hours of parking per year.
3. Exhibit B is likewise hereby amended to be consistent with this increase of
parking permits from 40 to 50.
4. Unless specifically amended herein, all other terms and provisions of the
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, on the date given above.
CITY OF IOWA CITY, 10 Approved By
By.
Geoff FrIh, City Manager qtyAttor- , . Jffice
A p K(1L� 'l f '
Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk
Iowa City Hotel s iates, L.L.C.
I
Mike E. Hod e, Mana
By:
John A. HierrNinus, Manager
By:
Kevin Digmann, ager
By:
Bruce Kinseth, anger
STATE OF IOWA )
) as:
JOHNSON COUNTY )L�
On this he � day �, ee-T fore a notary pub in tU ry e('
and for the State of Iowa,
a, personally appeared$wce-�'eagua andd Kellie K. Grac time )n'
personally known, who being by me duly sworn did say that they are the no City
Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, created and
existing under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
instrument is the seal of said Municipal Corporation by authority and resolution of its
City Council and said and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free
act and deed of d Municipal Corporation by it voluntarily executed.
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Noi'Nry Public in and for
STATE OF IOWA ) e YULI SA CARP
um Commiaslan Number 863364
SS: Q K My ppmmissrm EvBlres
JOHNSON COUNTY ) -
On this � 0-' h day of , 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, per$ nally appeared Mike E. Hodge, rt amt,-- rFt
to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C.,
an Iowa limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the
said limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike E. Hodge,
cknowledged the execution
of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MINLLE RTREVRT
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ATTEST:
Kellie K. Grace, fly. Clerk
Iowa City Holgl Assgeiates, L.L.0
By: / \
Mike E. odge, Manager
John A. Hieronymus, Manager
STATE OF IOWA )
) as:
JOHNSON COUNTY I
On this day of
and for the State of Iowa, personally p
personally known, who being by me d
Clerk, respectively, of the City of Iowa (
existing under the laws of the State of t
instrument is the seal of said Municipal
City Council and said Mayor and City C
act and deed of said Municipal Corpora
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
By:
Kevin Digman . M ager
By:
Bruce Kinse . Manatter
2025, before me, a notary public in
:aced Bruce eague and Kellie K. Grace to me
sworn did ay that they are the Mayor and City
y, lowa/6 Municipal Corporation, created and
an that the seal affixed to the foregoing
D ation by authority and resolution of its
knowledged said Instrument to be the free
n by voluntarily executed.
and for the
On this day of . 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Mike 9. 121191396. KIRVOR PigIFIFISM , John A.
Hieronymus, and-$wee40isefh to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C.,
an Iowa limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the
said limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike-i-ledge,
J4ewr+9 @MBRR, John A. Hieronymus, aad4as@440Aat4acknowledged the execution
of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed.
V/V1�kiK_W�A.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE R TREVITT
8 Commission Number 791987
My Commission Expires
ATTEST:
Kellie K. GrVe,CiClerk
Iowa City Hciates, L.L.C.
By:
Mike E. H ge, anger
By:
John . Hieronym s, Manager
STATE OF IOWA )
ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY 1
On this day of
and for the State of Iowa, person
personally known, who being by m
Clerk, respectively, of the City of log
existing under the laws of the State
instrument is the seal of said Munic
City Council and said Mayor and C'
ad and deed of said Municipal
STATE OF IOWA
ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY
By:
Kevin Dig nn, nager
q6
Bruce Kinseth, Manager
_,,Z025, before me, a notary public in
sd ce Teague and Kellie K. Grace to me
ro did say that they are the Mayor and City
wa, a Municipal Corporation, created and
and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
oration by authority and resolution of its
rcknowledged said instrument to be the free
W it voluntarily executed.
Iowa
On this o�iO' day of '- , 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, perso ally appeared peared A.
kiereRynws; and Bruce Kinseth to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C.,
an Iowa limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the
said limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike-E. Fledge,
Bruce Kinseth acknowledged the execution
of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily) executed.
Ni.l(+�tA��e�t � nszvi�
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE RTREVrr
. J"6 CommSsion Num6er791987
M mi an F�pns
ATTEST:
Kellie K. Grace, City Clerk
Iowa City Hord Associates, L.L.C. q
By: By: _
Mike E.ZHdge, anager Kevin ' 1 % nn, Man ger
By: By:
John . Hieronym , Manager Bruce Kinseth, Manager
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSON COUNTY )
On this day ofVuly
, 202 before me, a notary public in
and for the State of IowIly appeared Bru eague and Kettle K. Grace to me
personally known, who m my sworn say that they are the Mayor and City
Clerk, respectively, of thlow ity, to , a Municipal Corporation, created and
existing under the laws te of I a nd that the seal affixed to the foregoing
instrument is the seal oficipal ration by authority and resolution of its
City Council and said MCity ark knowledged said instrument to be the free
act and deed of said Muor ration by voluntarily executed.
STATE OF IOWA )
) ss:
JOHNSONCOUNT'Y )
On this 1-2� day of 2025, before me, a notary public in
and for the State of Iowa, person Ily appeared Mike-E-Hedge, Kevin Digmann, Bohm -A. —
to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn
did say that they are the managers, respectively, of Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C.,
an Iowa limited liability company, and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the
said limited liability company by authority of its managers and the said Mike —kaAge;
Kevin Digmann, acknowledged the execution
of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company by it
voluntarily executed. �L
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE R TREVIiT
pCommission Number 7919a7
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mendment No. 2 to the Access Easement and Parking Agreement
This Arrndmant Nbo 2 to the November 10, 2015 Access Easement and P rking
Agreeme by and between the City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corpo tion,
hereinafter ferred to as "City", and Iowa City Hotel Associates, L.L.C., limited liability
corporation o anized under the laws of the State of Iowa, hereinafter ferred to as
"ICHA", is ante into this _ day of , 2025.
Whereas, City and ICHA entered into the above-d ribed agreement,
recorded in Book 5, Page 942 in the records of the Joh on County, Iowa,
Recorder, whereby t City agreed to sell 80 parking pe ds for use in any of the City -
owned parking ramps t ICHA for use by hotel tenants atronizing the hotel located at
328 S. Clinton Street, kn as the Hilton Garden In , and
Whereas, the City an ICHA entered into endment No. 1 to the above -
described agreement on Feb ary 21, 2020, amendment is recorded in Book 6013,
Page 384 in the records of the ohnson Cou , Iowa, Recorder, whereby the City
agreed to a reduction in ICHA's bligation buy parking permits from 80 to 40; and
Whereas, ICHA now reques a ncrease in its obligation to buy parking permits
from 40 to 50 due to an increase in and for parking by hotel patrons; and
Whereas, the City finds the is equate parking available for this allocation and
this requested amendment to n the p lic interest.
Now Therefore, the Agreement is herby amended as follows
1. Paragraph 7 P in Permit Alloceti shall be amended to increase the
number of pZing permits the City ag s to allocate to to
from 40 to 50
parking pe its.
2. Paragrap Parking Validation shall be ended to increase the number of
parking p6rmits from 40 to 50 permits, an therefore, the number of parking
hours Orchased shall equate to 360.000 h rs of parking per year.
3. Exhib'f B is likewise hereby amended to be nsistent with this increase of
padghg permits from 40 to 50.
4. U ss specifically amended herein, all other to sand provisions of the
Agreement remain in full force and effect.
Dated at owe City, Iowa, on the date given above.
CITY F IOWA CITY, IOWA
Iowa City
STATE OF IOWA
as'
JOHNSON COUNTY
On this day of
and for the State of Iowa, perso II!
personally known, who being by E
Clerk, respectively, of the City of to
existing under the laws of the State
instrument is the seal of said Munic
City Council and said Mayor and Ci
act and deed of said Municipal Corj
STATE OF IOWA
as:
JOHNSON
Kevin
beforelne, a notary public in
ce Teagy-eafid Kellie K. Grace to me
at they are the Mayor and City
wa, a Municipal Corporation, created and
and that the seal affixed to the foregoing
)oration by authority and resolution of its
acknowledged said instrument to be the free
by it voluntarily executed.
On this 0� ✓7th ¢any of—" ; `.fit , 20�5, before me, a notary public in
and for the Stat of Iowa, personally, appeared Mike E. odge,
to me personally know who being by me duly sworn
did say that ey are the managers, respectively, of Iowa ity Hotel Associates, L.L.C.,
an Iowa li ad liability company, and that said instrument as signed on behalf of the
said limi liability company by authority of its managers a the said Mike E. Hodge,
ac owledged the execution
of sa' instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said lim liability company by it
vol tanly�'executed.
Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
MICHELLE RTREVrfT
My mission E)OM
Item Number: 6.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution setting public hearing on September 16, 2025 on amending the Fiscal Year 2026
Operating Budget.
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact:
FY26 budget revisions are funded through new revenues or
available fund balance.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing
FY26 Budget Amendment #1
Resolution
Executive Summary:
The Finance Department requests the City Council to set a public hearing for consideration of
amending the fiscal year 2026 annual budget on September 16, 2025. This is the first budget
amendment for fiscal year 2026.
Background / Analysis:
Budget amendments are submitted to the Finance Department and reviewed for approval by
the Finance Director and City Manager. Requests to carry appropriations over from one year
to the next are also submitted and approved in the same manner. A formal recommendation
for a budget amendment is then prepared for City Council approval.
The State of Iowa allows cities to amend the annual operating budget for supplemental
appropriation authority. These changes may include new or revised revenue and
expenditure projections, transfers between funds, and capital improvement plan changes.
Increased expenditures must utilize available fund balance or additional revenue sources, as
the State does not allow amendments to increase property taxes. According to the City's
financial policies, amendments to operating budgets will be 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 paid as of the end of
the fiscal year.
This proposed budget amendment increases overall revenues and transfers -in by
$75,268,400, as shown on Line 15 of the attached notice (see Revenues & Other Financing
Sources, lines 1-15). The majority of the increase of revenues being amended is for
intergovernmental revenues, transfers in, and other financing sources. Intergovernmental
revenues (line 9) are being increased by $18,869,400, which primarily represents State and
Federal grants on capital projects and HOME/CDBG and Pro Housing grant revenues that
are being carried forward from the prior year. Other Financing Sources (line 13) is being
amended by $33,472,800, which primarily represents loan funding for wastewater projects.
Transfers in (line 14) are being amended by $22,770,000 for capital improvement projects.
The section entitled Expenditures & Other Financial Uses (lines 16-28) provides for an
increase in appropriations of $156,431,600. The majority of the increase in appropriations is
for the Business Type/Enterprise program (line 25) and totals $69,722,300. The increase in
this program primarily reflects the carry forward of utility fund capital improvement projects
from prior years. The next largest increase in appropriations is related to governmental
capital improvement projects that are being carry forward from prior years (line 23) and total
$51,218,100. The last significant increase is for the Community and Economic Development
program (line 20) and totals $11,070,000. This primarily reflects the carry forward of
appropriations for the ARPA funding received, as well as, CDBG/HOME programs, Pro
Housing Grant and the South District home program.
The net budgeted result to fund balances is a reduction of $81,163,200 (line 29). This
reduction will be covered through excess fund balances and bond funds and will not affect
property tax revenues or levies. The Notice of Public Hearing for the first budget amendment
of fiscal year 2026 is attached to this memo along with a detailed list of the individual
amendments.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET
City of IOWA CITY
Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
The City of IOWA CITY will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
Meeting Date/Time: 9/16/2025 06:00 PM Contact: Nicole Knudtson Davies Phone: (319) 356-5085
Meeting Location: Emma Harvat Hall
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
There will be no increase in taxes. Any residents or taxpayers will be heard for or against the proposed amendment at the time and place specified above. A
detailed statement of: additional receipts, cash balances on hand at the close of the preceding fiscal year, and proposed disbursements, both past and
anticipated, will be available at the hearing. Budget amendments are subject to protest. If protest petition requirements are met, the State Appeal Board will
hold a local hearing. For more information, consult htt s://dom.iowa.gov/local-gov-appeals.
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Total Budget
as Certified
or Last Amended
Current
Amendment
Total Budget After
Current Amendment
Taxes Levied on Property
1
70,579,069
0
70,579,069
Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year
2
0
0
0
Net Current Property Tax
3
70,579,069
0
70,579,069
Delinquent Property Tax Revenue
4
0
0
0
TIF Revenues
5
4,166,800
0
4,166,800
Other City Taxes
6
4,734,689
0
4,734,689
Licenses & Permits
7
2,182,800
0
2,182,800
Use of Money & Property
8
3,251,300
0
3,251,300
Intergovernmental
9
55,441,442
18,869,400
74,310,842
Charges for Service
10
58,013,200
75,000
58,088,200
Special Assessments
11
800
0
800
Miscellaneous
12
11,522,600
81,200
11,603,800
Other Financing Sources
13
14,257,700
33,472,800
47,730,500
Transfers In
14
54,811,177
22,770,000
77,581,177
Total Revenues & Other Sources
151
278,961,577
75,268,400
354,229,977
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Public Safety
16
33,296,700
258,000
33,554,700
Public Works
17
13,695,700
163,200
13,858,900
Health and Social Services
18
684,700
358,900
1,043,600
Culture and Recreation
19
18,163,300
6,000
18,169,300
Community and Economic Development
20
10,874,050
11,070,000
21,944,050
General Government
21
14,375,600
865,100
15,240,700
Debt Service
22
14,390,900
0
14,390,900
Capital Projects
23
37,577,800
51,218,100
88,795,900
Total Government Activities Expenditures
24
143,058,750
63,939,300
206,998,050
Business Type/Enterprise
25
94,945,774
69,722,300
164,668,074
Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures
26
238,004,524
133,661,600
371,666,124
Transfers Out
27
54,811,177
22,770,000
77,581,177
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out
28
292,815,701
156,431,600
449,247,301
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
Under Expenditures/Transfers Out
29
-13,854,124
-81,163,200
-95,017,324
Beginning Fund Balance July 1, 2025
30
151,768,394
0
151,768,394
Ending Fund Balance June 30, 2026
31
137,914,270
-81,163,200
56,751,070
Explanation of Changes: Amendment includes carryover of revenues and expenditures for projects in the CIP plan, as well as, expenditures carried forward
for Black Lives Matter of $635,100, CDBG/HOME of $2,400,200 and ARPA of $3,585,400. This amendment also includes adding in the revenue and
expenditures for the Pro Housing Grant of $3,129,200.
08/27/2025 01:45 PM Paae 1 of 1
Fiscal Year 2027
Budget Amendment #1
Org
Object
Project
Description
Amount
Program Line
10130100
432080
Training Consulting
15,000.00
21
10610220
393910
South District Properties Rehab
(100,000.00)
14
10610220
442010
South District Properties Rehab
100,000.00
20
25490190
490160
South District Properties Rehab
100,000.00
27
10610820
448010
Aid to Agencies
358,900.00
18
10710200
432060
Safe Streets for All
33,200.00
17
23610812
432060
68
Safe Streets for All
375,000.00
20
23610812
334900
68
Safe Streets for All
(12,000.00)
9
23610812
381150
68
Safe Streets for All
(300,000.00)
9
23610812
369100
68
Safe Streets for All
(63,000.00)
12
23610217
432060
Pro Housing Grant
3,129,200.00
20
23610217
331100
Pro Housing Grant
(3,129,200.00)
9
22710220
341300
Sidewalk Repairs
(75,000.00)
10
22710220
473010
Sidewalk Repairs
130,000.00
17
23610230
448010
ARPA Interest
889,600.00
20
71810280
474250
Paratransit Bus
195,000.00
25
73730120
473010
Emergency Repairs to Chlorine Gas Scrubber & HVAC Controls
300,000.00
25
72720140
469030
Wastewater Easement Machine
26,000.00
25
Carry -forwards
10130100
449280
21 S Linn Parking Lease Agreement
50,000.00
21
10210300
432060
Civil Service Promotional Testing for Fire
15,000.00
21
10210400
448010
Racial Equity & Social Justice Grant Funding
100,000.00
21
10210410
432060
BLM
61,300.00
21
10210410
432080
BLM
186,700.00
21
10210410
432100
BLM
45,000.00
21
10210410
435059
BLM
8,400.00
21
10210410
445140
BLM
2,300.00
21
10210410
445180
BLM
40,000.00
21
10210410
448030
BLM
193,400.00
21
10210410
448040
BLM
98,000.00
21
10210510
448070
Economic Development Opportunity Funds
161,900.00
20
10210515
448010
Public Art Projects
21,500.00
20
10410100
432080
Traffic Study
9,000.00
16
10410220
469320
Walk Your Wheels Decals
4,200.00
16
10410310
474220
Automobiles
244,800.00
16
10570100
469140
Senior Center SciFit Machine
6,000.00
19
10610220
448090
GRIP
79,700.00
20
10610235
448010
ARPA Revenue Replacement
3,550,900.00
20
10610620
432060
Comp Plan & South District Form Based Code Incentives
268,900.00
20
10610620
448010
Historic Preservation Grants
18,600.00
20
21610330
448010
FY25 CDBG Rehab Projects
11,000.00
20
21610330
331100
FY25 CDBG Rehab Funding
(11,000.00)
9
21610320
448010
FY25 CDBGProjects
350,900.00
20
21610320
331100
FY25 CDBGProjects
(350,900.00)
9
21610410
448090
FY25 HOME Admin
20,000.00
20
21610410
331100
FY25 HOME Admin
(20,000.00)
9
21610410
448090
HOME ARPA Admin
164,100.00
20
21610410
331100
HOME ARPA Admin
(164,100.00)
9
21610420
448090
FY22 HOME Projects
100,000.00
20
21610420
448090
FY24 HOME Projects
350,000.00
20
21610420
448090
FY24 & FY25 HOME Rehab
60,000.00
20
21610420
448090
FY25 HOME Projects
460,800.00
20
21610420
331100
FY22 HOME Rehab Funding
(970,800.00)
9
21610420
448090
HOME ARPA Program Operations
869,000.00
20
21610420
331100
HOME ARPA Rehab Funding
(869,000.00)
9
23610216
448010
CBDG-CV
14,400.00
20
23610216
331150
CBDG-CV
(14,400.00)
9
23610230
448010
ARPA
34,500.00
20
24210610
473010
Climate Action Initiatives
50,000.00
21
25490194
473010
Demolish 804 S. Van Buren
40,000.00
20
71810120
474420
Folding Machine & Barnacles
22,300.00
25
71810230
474240
Software
46,300.00
25
71810280
331100
5 Electric Buses
(5,055,600.00)
9
71810280
331150
5 Electric Buses
(903,100.00)
9
71810280
474250
5 Electric Buses
7,500,000.00
25
72720110
432060
Highlander Flow Study
30,000.00
25
72720122
445090
Sludge Hauling
15,000.00
25
72720122
467030
Valve and Flow Meter Replacement
43,000.00
25
72720130
474420
Napoleon Pump Station Automatice Transfer Switch
40,000.00
25
73730120
445230
Lime Hauling
179,800.00
25
73730130
473020
065 Lead Service Line Reimbursements
407,300.00
25
75750121
469190
Furniture
9,900.00
25
81710520
474230
Trucks
1,881,800.00
X
81710520
474240
Tractors
37,200.00
X
81710520
474270
Other Vehicular Equipment
103,600.00
X
83310510
474420
Software
150,800.00
X
CIP Carry -forwards
Org
Object
Project Description
Amount
Program Line
31410910
476130
Police CIP
56,300.00
23
31410940
362100
Animal Shelter CIP
(18,200.00)
12
31410940
473010
Animal Shelter CIP
205,000.00
23
31450900
473010
Fire CIP
120,600.00
23
31450900
474230
Fire CIP
3,784,100.00
23
31310790
473010
Government Buildings CIP
1,513,300.00
23
31520900
393145
Recreation CIP
(16,100,000.00)
14
10310713
490040
Recreation CIP
16,100,000.00
27
31520900
473010
Recreation CIP
17,010,700.00
23
31530910
473010
Parks CIP
4,769,500.00
23
31530920
473010
Trails CIP
452,100.00
23
31570900
472010
Senior Center CIP
629,300.00
23
31710940
473010
Other Public Works CIP
237,900.00
23
31710940
432040
Other Public Works CIP
832,800.00
23
32710910
334900
Roads CIP
(1,000,000.00)
9
32710910
473010
Roads CIP
17,622,400.00
23
32710920
331100
Bridge CIP
(91,500.00)
9
32710920
473010
Bridge CIP
2,883,300.00
23
32710930
473010
Sidewalk CIP
224,300.00
23
32710950
473010
Traffic Engineering CIP
876,500.00
23
71810915
473010
Parking CIP
2,384,100.00
25
71810925
331100
Transit CIP
(555,700.00)
9
71810925
393235
Transit CIP
(6,570,000.00)
14
71810280
490040
Transit CIP
6,570,000.00
27
71810925
473010
Transit CIP
8,816,500.00
25
72720905
391100
699 Wastewater CIP
(33,472,800.00)
13
72720905
473010
Wastewater CIP
36,943,300.00
25
73730905
473010
Water CIP
3,486,300.00
25
75750905
331100
Landfill CIP
(4,000,000.00)
9
75750905
473010
Landfill CIP
5,536,300.00
25
76850905
331100
Airport CIP
(1,033,000.00)
9
76850905
334900
Airport CIP
(389,100.00)
9
76850905
473010
Airport CIP
1,367,300.00
25
77770905
473010
Stormwater CIP
2,373,900.00
25
83310595
473010
ITS CIP
2,373,900.00
X
State Form Program Lines
Use of Money & Property
8
Intergovernmental
(18,869,400.00)
9
Charges for Services
(75,000.00)
10
Miscellaneous
(81,200.00)
12
Other Financing Sources
(33,472,800.00)
13
Transfers In
(22,770,000.00)
14
Public Safety
258,000.00
16
Public Works
163,200.00
17
Health & Social Services
358,900.00
18
Culture & Recreation
6,000.00
19
Community & Economic Development
11,070,000.00
20
General Government
865,100.00
21
Debt Service
-
22
Capital Projects
51,218,100.00
23
Business-Type/Enterprise
69,722,300.00
25
Transfers Out
22,770,000.00
27
Internal Service (not budgeted)
4,547,300.00
X
85,710,500.00
Internal Service (not budgeted)
(4,547,300.00)
Excess Revenues & Other Financing Sources under
Expenditures/Transfers Out
81,163,200.00
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Prepared by: Nicole Davies, Finance Director, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)356i5085
Resolution No. 25-215
Resolution setting public hearing on September 16, 2025 on amending the
Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget.
Be it resolved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that a public hearing will be held in Emma J.
Harvat Hall of the Iowa City City Hall, 410 East Washington Steet, Iowa City, Iowa, at 6:00 p.m.,
September 16, 2025, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council
thereafter as posted by the City Clerk, to permit any resident to be heard for or against the
proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of said public hearing and time and place thereof
by publication in the Iowa City Press -Citizen, a newspaper of general circulation in Iowa City, not
less than ten (10) days and not more than twenty (20) days before the time set for such hearing.
Passed and approved this end day of September 2025.
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Mayo
Approved by
Attest:
City Clerk City Attorneo Office
(Liz Craig — 08/27/2025)
It was moved by §.alin and seconded by Alter the Resolution be
adopted, and upon roll call there were:
Ayes:
Nays: Absent:
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Alter
x
Bergus
x
Harmsen
x
Moe
x
Salih
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Teague
Weilein
Item Number: 8.b.
I, CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map from Public/Semi-Public
to Residential 16-24 du/acre and the Southwest District Plan Future Land Use Map from
Public Services/Institutional to Medium to High Density Multi -Family for approximately 9.9
acres of land located at 611 Greenwood Drive. (CPA25-0002)
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Attachments: P&Z Staff Report
Correspondence
Resolution
Attachment 1
Correspodence from Kory May
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
Item: CPA25-0002
611 Greenwood Dr.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicant/Owner:
Contact Person:
Requested Action:
Purpose:
Location:
Location Map:
Size:
Prepared by: Olivia Ziegler,
Planning Intern & Anne Russett,
Senior Planner
Date: August 27, 2025
TWG Iowa City, LP
1301 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 264-1833
Jon Marner
MMS Consultants
1917 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
j.marner(a-mmsconsultants. net
(319) 351-8282
To amend the Comprehensive
Plan future land use map from
Public/Semi-Public to Residential
16-24 DU/A and the Southwest
District Plan future land use map
from Public Services/Institutional
to Medium to High Density Multi -
Family.
To allow for the development of a
187-unit affordable housing
project. The applicant is in the
process of pursuing Low Income
Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
611 Greenwood Drive
9.90 acres
Existing Land Use and Zoning: Neighborhood Public (P1) zone
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Surrounding Land Use and Zoning:
Comprehensive Plan:
Neighborhood Open Space District:
Southwest District Plan:
File Date:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
North: Medium Density Single -
Family Residential (RS-8)
South: Neighborhood Public (P1),
Medium Density Single -
Family Residential (RS-8)
East: Medium Density Single -
Family Residential (RS-8),
Medium Density Multi -
Family Residential (RM-
20)
West: High Density Single -Family
Residential (RM-44)
Public/Semi-Public
SW3
Public Services/Institutional
July 8t", 2025
TWG, Iowa City, LP purchased the former Roosevelt Elementary School site from the Iowa City
Community School District in 2021. The owner is working with MMS Consultants, Inc., to prepare
two applications to allow for the redevelopment of 9.90 acres of land at 611 Greenwood Drive, the
former Roosevelt Elementary School, and implement a 187-unit affordable housing project.
Attachment 3 includes the applicant submittal which illustrate the plan and includes the applicant
statement describing the rationale behind the request.
The first application to be considered is a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-0002). The
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map designates this area is appropriate for Public/Semi-
Public land uses. The area is covered by the Southwest District Plan which identifies it as
appropriate for Public Services/Institutional land uses. The proposed amendment would change the
future land use designation for the subject property in the Comprehensive Plan to Residential 16-
24 DU/A and in the Southwest District Plan to Medium to High Density Multi -Family. The other
concurrent submitted application is a zoning map amendment (REZ25-0010), a request to rezone
the subject property, which totals 9.90 acres from Neighborhood Public (P1) zone to Medium
Density Single -Family Residential with a Planned Development Overlay (OPD/RM20) zone. The
Comprehensive Plan Amendment must be approved prior to the changes to the zoning map.
Roosevelt Elementary School was constructed in 1931, opening for its inaugural year of classes in
1932. After 80 years of operation, Roosevelt Elementary closed its doors in 2012, in which the Iowa
City Community School District rebranded the building as the Theodore Roosevelt Education
Center (TREC), which housed the Home School Assistance Program, as well as other programs
for non-traditional students. In 2018, The TREC announced it would cease operations at the end of
the academic year, concluding its services in summer of 2019, transferring services to other
individual school buildings.
The applicant held a good neighbor meeting on May 29, 2025.
ANALYSIS:
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The Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land -use planning guide by illustrating and
describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses throughout the City, providing
notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and illustrating the long-range growth
area limit for the City. Applicants may request an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan
with City Council approval after a recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Applicants for a comprehensive plan amendment must provide evidence that the request meets
the two approval criteria specified in Section 14-8D-3D. The comments of the applicant are found
in the attachments. Staff comments on the criteria are as follows.
1.Circumstances have changed and/or additional information or factors have come to light
such that the proposed amendment is in the public interest.
The subject property is identified as appropriate for Public Use in the IC2030 Comprehensive
Plan, which was adopted in 2013. At the time of plan adoption it was identified as appropriate for
Public/Semi Public uses based on the land being owned by a public entity. Following the closure
of the Roosevelt Elementary School in 2012, and the subsequent shutdown of The Roosevelt
Education Center in 2019, the building has since sat vacant. In 2021, the Iowa City Community
School District made the decision to sell the property. In August 2021, the property was purchased
by TWG Iowa City LP.
The proposed amendment would recognize the change in ownership from a public entity to a
private one. In addition, it would allow for the redevelopment of the subject property, creating
more opportunities for residential development, including the planned 187-unit affordable housing
project proposed by TWG. This amendment helps the City generate more housing opportunities
that are needed to accommodate a growing population.
2.The proposed amendment will be compatible with other policies or provisions of the
comprehensive plan, including any district plans or other amendments thereto.
At the time the IC2030 Comprehensive Plan was originally adopted in 2013, the TREC was fully
functioning. The adopted policy vision of the time aligned with the existing land use of Public Use,
but with the closure of the TREC, residential uses are more fitting for this site. The Southwest
District Plan acknowledges this within their Planning Principles chapter and is mirrored within the
IC2030 Comprehensive Plan. The text states the following: "Citizens stressed the importance of
providing a diversity of housing in the District, including homes for first time buyers, mid -sized
homes, estate -style homes, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments. The appropriate
design and mix of housing types if important to the creation of livable neighborhoods." (p.18) In
short, the designation of this land as Public Use is no longer useful in serving the community
needs; the proposed amendment aligns with the Southwest District Plan in creating diverse
housing options.
Furthermore, the proposed amendment meets several goals and strategies regarding land use
and housing from the Comprehensive Plan. This includes the following:
Land Use Goals & Strategies:
• Encourage compact, efficient development that is contiguous and connected to existing
neighborhoods to reduce the cost of extending infrastructure and services and to preserve
farmland and open space at the edge of the city.
o Identify areas and properties that are appropriate for infill development.
o Ensure that infill development is compatible and complementary to the surrounding
neighborhood.
Housing Goals & Strategies:
• Encourage a diversity of housing options in all neighborhoods.
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o Ensure a mix of housing types within each neighborhood, to provide options for
households of all types (singles, families, retirees, etc.) and people of all incomes.
o Identify and support infill development and redevelopment opportunities in areas
where services and infrastructure are already in place.
o Concentrate new development in areas contiguous to existing neighborhoods
where it is most cost effective to extend infrastructure and services.
Improve and maintain housing stock in established neighborhoods
o Identify areas within established neighborhoods where infill development would be
appropriate
Support sustainability initiatives to create more energy efficient development
o Support compact, contiguous development to ensure the efficient use of land and
to enhance opportunities for alternatives to commuting by car
Environmental Goals & Strategies:
• Recognize the essential role our land use policies play in preserving natural resources
and reducing energy consumption
o Encourage compact, efficient development that reduces the cost of extending and
maintaining infrastructure and services
o Discourage sprawl by promoting small -lot and infill development
o Raise awareness of the environmental benefits of urban development that makes
efficient use of land and infrastructure that reduces reliance on cars for
transportation
For the reasons above, staff finds the requested comprehensive plan amendment to be
compatible with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of CPA25-0002, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan future
land use map from Public/Semi-Public to Residential 16-24 du/acre and the Southwest District
Plan future land use map from Public Services/Institutional to Medium to High Density Multi -
Family for approximately 9.9 acres of land located at 611 Greenwood Drive.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, a public hearing will be
scheduled for consideration by the City Council.
After a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the following will occur:
• City Council will need to set a public hearing for both the Comprehensive Plan amendment
and rezoning applications
• City Council will consider approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment (CPA25-0002)
and must hold three readings including the public hearing for the rezoning (REZ25-0010).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Zoning Map
3. Applicant Submittal Materials
4. Good Neighbor Meeting Summary
Approved by:
Danielle Sitzman, AICP, Development Services Coordinator
Department of Neighborhood and Development Services
ATTACHMENT 1
Location Map
ATTACHMENT 2
Zoning Map
ATTACHMENT 3
Applicant Submittal Materials
1917 & Gilbert Street
FAA Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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Re: Roosevelt Ridge Comprehensive Plan Amendment
On behalf of the applicant, we are submitting a request for a Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. The described land consists of 9.90 acres in total and is currently listed as
19 Public land use. The site has access to public streets and infrastructure via Greenwood
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Drive and W. Benton Street.
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is the former location of Roosevelt Elementary, which has since been closed by the
ICCSD, and sold to the applicant. We are proposing a change of the land use from Public
to Residential 16-24 DU/A. The proposed land use amendment is consistent with
existing a similar land use at the northeast of the property, and a more intense land use
west of the property.
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ALL THAT PART OF LOT 7, IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF
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AND WEST (BENTON STREET) THROUGH SAID LOT 7, SAID LOT 7 BEING SO
DESIGNATED ON A PLAT OF SAID SECTION 16 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY AUDITOR OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, ON MAY 18, 1848.
THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO A LEASE COVERING THE PREMISES ABOVE
DESCRIBED TO JAMES A. HENNESSEY AND REGINA HENNESSEY, EXPIRING MARCH 1,
1928, WHICH LEASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THE GRANTEE HEREIN.
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 IN SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
WHICH SAID POINT OF BEGINNING IS 1927 FEET WEST AND 670 FEET NORTH OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16, RUNNING
THENCE WEST 693 FEET, THENCE NORTH 64 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER LINE
OF MYRTLE AVENUE (NOW KNOWN AS GREENWOOD DRIVE) IN IOWA CITY, IOWA,
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID MYRTLE AVENUE
(GREENWOOD DRIVE) TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING,
THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
AS A FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR SAID CONVEYANCE AND AS A COVENANT
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THAT THE EAST 60 FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES SHALL BE AND THE
SAME IS HEREBY OPENED AND DEDICATED AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY OR STREET AND
THE SAID GRANTEE SHALL NOT BE PERMIT THE SAME TO BE OBSTRUCTED OR
INTERFERED WITH IN ANY WAY AS A PUBLIC STREET, AND THE SAID HIGHWAY
SHALL BE KEPT OPEN FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC AS FULLY AND EFFECTUALLY AS
IF THE SAME HAD BEEN PLATTED AND DEDICATED AND THE SAME ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AS A PUBLIC STREET, AND THE ACCEPTANCE THEREOF BY
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS A PUBLIC STREET, AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER
SHALL COMPLETE THE SAID DEDICATION AS FULLY AND EFFECTUALLY AS IF THE
SAME WERE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AT THIS TIME. GRANTEE SHALL CONSTRUCT
SUCH FENCES AS SAID GRANTEE MAY DESIRE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET
HEREIN DEDICATED BUT SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRUST
(CONSTRUCT) AND FENCES ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE STREET SO DEDICATED.
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1917 S. GILBERT STREET
IOWA CITY. IA 52240
APPLICANT/OWNER:
TWG DEVELOPMENT
1301 E WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
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CITY OF IOktiA CITY
Project Name: Roosevelt Ridge Project Location: 611 Greenwood Drive
Meeting Date and Time: May 29, 6:30 -7:30
Meeting Location: Horn Elementary cafeteria, 600 Koser Avenue
Names of Applicant Representatives attending: Jon Marner & Scott Pottorff(MMS Consultants)
Jackson Tayler & Brian Hiltunen(TWG), Aldo Sebben(Studio Arch)
Names of City Staff Representatives attending: Anne RUSsett
Number of Neighbors Attending: 25 Sign -In Attached? Yes X No
General Comments received regarding project (attach additional sheets if necessary) -
General concerns about existing traffic, traffic enforcement in the area. Concern about
maintenance of property.
Concerns expressed regarding project (attach additional sheets if necessary) -
Interest in type of affordable housing. Concern from most attendees regarding existing
traffic issues in the area and the additional traffic impact from this project. Pedestrian safety for
the area particularly at the proposed Greenwood Drive entrance location. Parking for tenants
and the potential impact to parking on streets. Some interest in capacity of existing sewer and
water infrastructure. Questions about possible amenities for the tenants and interest in a
community garden. Grading and design of the site.
Will there be any changes made to the proposal based on this input? If so, describe:
A traffic study is being completed for the project to provide with the application.
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From: Chandler Tinsman
To: Anne Russett
Cc: Carolina Deifelt Streese
Subject: 611 Greenwood Dr rezoning comments
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12:30:51 PM
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To the Planning and Zoning Commission:
We are Chandler Tinsman and Carolina Deifelt Streese, residents and homeowners at 606
Greenwood Drive, directly across from 611 Greenwood Drive. We recently received notice
regarding the request to rezone 611 Greenwood from Public/Semi-Public to Multi -Family
Residential.
We fully support the addition of more multi -family housing in Iowa City, as well as the plan to
refurbish the school lot into a use that will benefit the community. At the same time, we
respectfully ask the Commission to consider the future of the wooded area on the north side of
the property, known as Roosevelt Ravine.
This ravine contains nature trails historically used by neighborhood residents, provides
important habitat for native birds, and serves as a natural buffer against wind and erosion. For
these reasons, we request that Roosevelt Ravine remain zoned as Semi -Public, ensuring that it
can continue to be preserved, maintained, and enjoyed by the people of Iowa City.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Chandler Tinsman & Carolina Deifelt Streese
PROTEST OF REZONING
TO; HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
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CiTY4F10IVri C}TY
We, the undersigned, being the o'wnen of property inciuded i� the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property
which is located within two hundmd beat of the exterior boundaries of the property for wbich the zoning change is
proposed, do hereby protest the rezoniag of tho following property:
CPA25-0002 Raoseveit Ridga Project
This protest. is silted and acknowledged with the intezrtion tl3at such rezoning shall not become effective except by the
favorable vote of at least three -fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance, -with Section 414.5 of the
Code 0Flowa.
Property Address: 612 Wes; Benton Street Iowa Gity, Iowa 52246
Proper'iyfOwnm(s): Sadie & May _
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Cc: CA—NDS
612 West Benton St,
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
August 15, 2025
Dear Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission:
T, Sadie S, May, am writing to address my concerns about the remising application for the
Comprehcasive Flan Amen drnent (CPA25-0002? for the Roosevelt Ridge Project Proposal. T
own and live at 612. West Benton Street, Iowa City with members of my family. The legal
description of my property is atrached to my letton The only privately owned residential
property contiguous with the proposed development is mine, which is adversely affected by
this plan.
I stand iii opposition to this plan. My deep objections are grounded in the second bullet point of
the city's Lana! Use; Goals & Strategies of the Comprchensive Plan; Ensure that IiAdl
development is compatible and complementary to the surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed Roosevelt Ridge Project does not meet this criteria in several ways. It is neithex
corapati.blo nor complernenttiry to the sure-aunding neighborhoW, My objoctions and concerns
are t� follows:
The proposed Roosevelt Midge 1'roj e t is not the right proj act to maintain and
complerntut the character of the Roosevelt ncighbcrhuod that has existed for decades in
Towa City. This davolopment project negatively changes the attributers of the Roosevelt
neighborhood of single family Domes on Benton Street. This high density proposal is too
large for the acreage amd the existing 1nfrastructutre of the neighborhood. 'L'lle pla-a
transforms this alder section of Benton Street bito an apartmeut row, obliterating its
longstanding single tarnily residential identity.
I am a senior citizen and the primary residential property owner directly impacted by this
plan. The implementation of the project wi11 disn.i.pt and dinminish the quality ofmy life
on any property and in my neighborhood. i -will lose the peaceful v istas, their pr -vacy and
the security afforded by the green spaces in 1ny. owri Yard. Instead, the;ie henettt-, will be
replaced by -uol-sC, chaos, pohiition, trash, trespassing, and possible clime, if this proposed
project goes ahead. If the Roosevelt Ridge Project.vcTe interest in keeping the
character of the neighborhood, they would have put parking on the wesi side of the
development wbct•e there are no close existing single family Dames. However, the
Roosevelt Midge I-Tuicct proposes parking within 200 feet of my home and property,
where there will bo constant light and sound disruptions as residents compete for limited
parking spaces around the cloA. This gill only be intensified during football season. In
addition, any ho mcowner's insurance will. increase wl7ilc my prolacrty value will be
devahtcd. Such a development will make my property undesirable to t intain and
watinuc as a single family residential prop arty.
■ Dujijg construction, my life will be impacted by continuous noise, interruption of
utilities and disruption of irtftastructure. Disturbance of the soil on the Mill Will
irreparably harm my property, thxough erasion and runoff causing damage from
rainwater, snow and soil into my va-rd. How will drainage from the complex be addressed
so lbat my property is not negatively affected`? What are the plans for &ww removal from
the complex and parking lots ire the winter to prevent drainage onto my propa*? N�7hcrc
will IT -ash bins and garbage disposal be located so that smells and verrai.n do not infest my
property? What barriers will be erected to minimize sound between the Complex and my
house? T} cse issiEes are of direct concern to me. 'in relation to my properly.
rurthennore, the addition of 187 apartmcnts, with their accorupanying cars will
drastically 11)crcase the traffic, noise, and pollution on Benton Street, Greenwood Drive,
Hnds,on Avenue, and Miller Avenue, As it is, soinetitnes we have to omit more than flee
minutes for traffic to ease for es to get out of oix .r driveway on nongarne days. Miller and
Hudson Avenues are currently so ntirrow that only one lane of traffic earl travel to a
direction at a time on the street. They arc not designed tar two-way trade. The traffic
impact on Oe sinTountking streetts in the neighborhood are detrimental to Briarwood
Health C are Center and the EarIy Explorers Daycare Center, It is clear that the proposed
high density plan for Roosevelt Ridge dues not offer adequate parking for the number of
residents. This means that parking in the neighborhood outside of the complex will
hecome even more ditTicaIt, and on game days both the traffic and parking problems
intm'dA
The Roosevelt Ridge Project will ilnpcde the quality of'life I have enjoyed in this neighborhood
far nearly seven decades. ILwi11 also dimiriisb my legacy to my children au grandchildren. 1
support of brdable housing, especially when it presenFes existing residential neighborhoods in a
sustainable manner. I contend that the proposed Roosevelt Ridgc development will per7naneniI
harm bath my neighborhood and my quality of life. The loss of peace, green space, privacy,
security and residential vaiue is too much. The uicreascd traffic, noise, and pollution is too
much. The resulting chaos from a high density multi -tin it d eiUng right next door also too much.
This project, as currently constituted, decimates the historic naturc of lower I -Vest Benton Street
as a residential community of single family 11omQs. T urge this Commission to reject this
proposal, Tt is not the right fit for tide Roosevelt neighborhood.
Sincerely'
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Sadie S. May
rWIL sF JOSEPH ENE ENT M&LOY
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The may property consists of School Commissioner's Subdivision, subdivision pt of Lot 6;
Lots 1&2, as well as School Commissioner's Subdivision, subdivision pt of Lot 6, westerly
11 O' Lot B.
August 20, 2025
TO: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commissioners
RE: Cases # CPA25-0002 and REZ25-0010 (611 Greenwood Drive, Iowa City)
Honorable Commissioners,
read with interest these two items on your August 27, 2025 agenda. I am familiar with this
property and its recent fall into disrepair. Any proposal for anew and viable use of this
property should be looked at favorably, and in the best interest of the community.
The one concern I have is that the proposed new development remains long-term
affordable housing, as is apparently proposed by the developer. Affordable housing like
this is sorely needed in our community. Any project that brings this many affordable
units to the city should and would be well received. It also seems an appropriate use of
this Large, formerly public property.
But, as a former P&Z Commissioner myself, I know the Commission and the City have been
duped before by developers who SAID they were going to do one thing but ended up doing
something entirely different. I would caution the Commission on this potential. I did not
see any conditions recommended by staff that would require the new development to
actually be and/or remain affordable housing.
I would like to suggest that the Commission add such a condition, to protect the intent
and integrity of the project. The city would be giving the developer a significant win by
changing the Comp Plan designation and zoning designation of this property. The
developer should be held to their original proposal or should be required to come before
the Commission and City Council if they wish to change their mind in the future.
would also suggest that any condition for affordable housing by the Commission and City
Council be made for a minimum of 20 years, if not permanently.
Thank you for your consideration, and thank you for the important and challenging work you
volunteer to do for the City of Iowa City and it's residents!
Sincerely,
Mark Signs
1825 Hollywood Blvd
Iowa City, IA 52240
From:
Paula Swvoard
To:
Anne Russett
Subject:
CPA25-0002 and REZ25-0010
Date:
Sunday, August 24, 2025 9:42:23 AM
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Anne - please forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the 8/27/2025 meeting.
Thanks.
Dear Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
For those of us who live in the Miller Orchard neighborhood, those of us who fought to try to
keep Roosevelt Elementary open, those of us whose children attended Roosevelt where they
received excellent educations and who still recall fond memories of their years there, this day
has been a long time in the making. It is actually a bit of a relief to finally see this day come.
I fully support the development of more affordable housing in Iowa City. At first glance, this
project brings some interesting promise and I believe it is being proposed in good faith. It
does lead me to several questions.
Affordable Housing
The staff report states the "applicant is working to secure Low Income Housing Tax Credits
for the proposed development; therefore, the proposed development is intended to be an
affordable housing project." The staff report implies that all 187 units will be affordable.
My basic understanding of the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is that it's
a federal government program to encourage the development of affordable rental housing. The
program awards developers federal tax credits to offset construction costs in exchange for
agreeing to reserve a certain percentage of units as rent -restricted for lower -income
households. The requirements to receive the tax credit are complex, but it is reported that the
most common option chosen by developers is the one that requires that at least 40% of the
units must be rent -restricted and occupied by tenants whose income is 60% or less of the AMI.
Also, information I found states the LIHTC program requires that properties remain affordable
for a minimum of 30 years which is divided into two parts: a 15-year initial compliance period
and a subsequent 15-year extended -use period.
1. Somewhere along the line I've ended up confused. How many of the 187 units will be
reserved as rent -restricted for lower income households? All of them? Or will the
development meet the 40% rent -restricted units required to receive the LIHTC tax credit
which is around 74 units and 113 units will be market -rate units?
2. If the applicant doesn't receive the LIHTC, will any units be affordable and for how long?
Parking
I'm also confused about the parking requirement for the development.
According to the Iowa City Zoning Code 14-417-4: INCENTIVIZED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING:
B. All Other Zones: Owners of land that are not zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning
designation pursuant to Article 14-2G "Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts
Form Based Development Standards" or a Form -Based Zone pursuant to Article 14-2H
"Form -Based Zones and Standards" who voluntarily provide Affordable Housing in
accordance with this Article may utilize the following incentives:
1. Parking Reduction: Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be exempt from providing the
minimum number of parking spaces otherwise required by the zoning code. "
1. Does that mean that if the unit within the development isn't designated as an affordable
unit, then it's not exempt from the parking requirement? If a development has 40% of its total
units reserved for affordable housing, is the parking requirement reduced by 40% or does the
reduction also apply to units in the development that are rented at market rate so that
absolutely no parking is required for the entire complex?
2. As I recall from the Good Neighbor Meeting, it was stated they are going to provide 113
parking spaces (an interesting number), although they didn't have to provide any (all 187 units
will be affordable housing?) Coincidentally 113 is 60% of 187. Does that imply that because
they are providing 113 parking spaces, 113 units (60%) can/will be rented at market rate and
74 (40% which meets the LIHTC requirement) will be affordable units? Maybe I'm way off
base or reading too much into this.
Traffic
The traffic study, completed while the University was not in session and prior to the full
occupancy of Replay at the corner of Myrtle and Riverside, is very thorough, provides a lot of
information to digest, and raises some points of concern. And it's easy to fall back on the idea,
however simplistic, that these are arterial, high -capacity streets and that's where we put larger
developments. However, there's a breaking point and those figures don't translate well into
real life experience. It's a point that the neighborhood has brought up again and again and
again over the past 10 years every time we've had development after development (all within
one-half mile) built in the neighborhood. So again, I'd just like to highlight, one more time,
that the report makes no reference to what those of us who live in the area know well — that
traffic congestion has greatly increased due to all the recent development (Riverside, Orchard,
Riverside/Myrtle) and that cars historically have used Orchard, Hudson, and Miller as cut
throughs to/from Hwy 1 and Benton Street as they try to avoid the stop lights and heavy traffic
on Riverside. It should be noted that Hudson and Miller are narrower streets which allow
parking on one side, making them hard to navigate when faced with opposing traffic and no
place to allow them to pass. (see attached map)
A final reminder - in approving CPA25-0002 and REZ25-0010, you are recommending a
Comprehensive Plan amendment and a land rezoning. While detailed development plans have
been provided, once approved by Council, the Comp Plan and land rezoning are done and the
actual building doesn't have to adhere to the plans submitted with the application — only with
the zoning requirements and any approved rezoning conditions. So, here's yet another
question: With the Comp Plan amended and the land rezoned, what gets developed there if the
applicant isn't awarded the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and their plans for the
property change?
Thank you for your service, your time, and your devotion to making Iowa City a city for all.
This neighborhood has been rocked by large infill developments during the last 10 years (see
attachment) and the character of the neighborhood has forever been changed, the result of how
the many layers of City plans have been interpreted and amended, sometimes in a piecemeal
fashion, but with good intentions. Please take a minute to look through the attached maps and
information to get a feel for the larger neighborhood that will be impacted by the Roosevelt
redevelopment.
Paula Swygard
Iowa City, Iowa
Development in the Miller Orchard neighborhood
2016 Riverview West, 629 S. Riverside Drive, 96-101 units
2016 Creation of the Orchard District in Riverfront Crossings. The Orchard District was
not part of the original Riverfront Crossings plan.
2017 Property at 627 Orchard Court rezoned to Orchard ❑istrict
2018 Orchard Court Lofts, 627 Orchard Court 45 units.
2018 First expansion of the Orchard District. Area including 224, 226, 330, 650, 652
Orchard Ct, 711, 725, 727, 741, 743 Orchard Street, and 204 W. Benton was rezoned t❑
the Orchard District (RFC-0)
2022 Second expansion of the Orchard District to include 614, 622, 630 Orchard Court.
Rezoning with proposal of 187 units defeated as neighbors filed a petition requiring
Council supermajority to pass. Area rezoned in 2023 and awaiting redevelopment
2025 Replay Iowa City, designated as student housing, opened August 2025 at Myrtle
and Riverside (West Riverfront Subdistrict) with @291 units/648 beds. This project
expanded the West Riverfront district and included a Comprehensive Plan amendment,
a rezoning from medium density to high density, and an increase in the maximum
height bonus.
2025 Roosevelt Ridge proposal. 187 units, affordable housing.
All units are a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms
This area has redeveloped to high density within the span of a few years. How many of
the units in the Riverfront Crossings zoning include affordable housing and for how
long? Or was fee -paid -lieu?
That's in addition to the already built apartment buildings from the 1960's and 1970's
such as Old Gold Apartments and Michael Street Apartments.
All of these developments have resulted in substantially more traffic congestion.
Development in area bound by Riverside Drive, Vilest Benton Street, Greenwood Ave, Myrtle Ave
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Orchard, Hudson, and Miller are usod as cut throughs to/from West Benton to avoid stoplights and heavy traffic on Riverside. They provide
a quick way to get to/from Walmart, UIHC, etc. There is no parking allowed on Orchard, parking is allowed on the west side of Hudson and the
east side of Miller. They are all narrow streets, and it's often difficult to pass oncoming cars. There is a stoplight at M11ler/Hwy 1 and
Orchard/Hwy 1
Prepared by: Anne Russeft, Senior Planner, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA; 313356-5230 (CPA25-0002) L ��
Resolution No. 25-216
Resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan future land use map from
Public/Semi-Public to Residential 16-24 du/acre and the Southwest District
Plan future land use map from Public Services/Institutional to Medium to
High Density Multi -Family for approximately 9.9 acres of land located at
611 Greenwood Drive. (CPA25-0002)
Whereas, the Iowa City Comprehensive Plan serves as a land -use and planning policy
guide by illustrating and describing the location and configuration of appropriate land uses
throughout the City; by providing notification to the public regarding intended uses of land; and by
illustrating the long-range growth area limit for the City; and
Whereas, TWG Iowa City, LP, has requested that the future land use designation for
approximately 9.9 acres of land located at 611 Greenwood Drive be changed from Public/Semi-
Public to Residential 16-24 du/acre and from Public Services/Institutional to Medium to High Density
Multi -Family within the Southwest District Plan, as shown in Attachment 1; and
Whereas, if circumstances change and/or additional information or factors come to light, a
change to the Comprehensive Plan may be in the public interest; and
Whereas, circumstances have changed since the adoption of the IC2030 Comprehensive
Plan and the Southwest District Plan, including the closure of the Roosevelt Elementary School
in 2012, the subsequent shutdown of The Roosevelt Education Center in 2019, and the sale of
the property to a private entity in 2021; and
Whereas, the proposed amendment is compatible with other policies and provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan, including policies that discourage sprawl by supporting and promoting infill
redevelopment opportunities in areas where services and infrastructure are already in place and
policies that encourage a diversity of housing options in all neighborhoods; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this proposed amendment at its
meeting on August 27, 2025 and determined that circumstances changed to the extent that an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is warranted and in the public interest and the proposed
amendment is compatible with other policies or provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The Comprehensive Plan future land use map is amended from Public/Semi-Public to
Residential 16-24 du/acre and the Southwest District Plan future land use map is amended
from Public Services/Institutional to Medium to High Density Multi -Family for
approximately 9.9 acres of land located at 611 Greenwood Drive as illustrated and
described in Attachment 1, attached hereto.
Passed and approved this end day of se tember 2025.
MaydP
Attest: 0,12-10
City Clark City Attornq 's Office
(Alexandra Bright — 08/28/2025)
Resolution No.25-216
Page No. 2
It was moved by Moe , and seconded by
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT PART OF LOT 7, IN SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF
THE 5TH P.M., LYING AND BEING NORTH OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING EAST
AND WEST (BENTON STREET) THROUGH SAID LOT 7, SAID LOT 7 BEING SO
DESIGNATED ON A PLAT OF SAID SECTION 16 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY AUDITOR OF JOHNSON COUNTY, IOWA, ON MAY 18, 1848.
THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO A LEASE COVERING THE PREMISES ABOVE
DESCRIBED TO JAMES A. HENNESSEY AND REGINA HENNESSEY, EXPIRING MARCH 1,
1928, WHICH LEASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THE GRANTEE HEREIN.
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3 IN SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS
SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 79 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
WHICH SAID POINT OF BEGINNING IS 1927 FEET WEST AND 670 FEET NORTH OF THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16, RUNNING
THENCE WEST 693 FEET, THENCE NORTH 64 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER LINE
OF MYRTLE AVENUE (NOW KNOWN AS GREENWOOD DRIVE) IN IOWA CITY, IOWA,
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID MYRTLE AVENUE
(GREENWOOD DRIVE) TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING,
THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
AS A FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR SAID CONVEYANCE AND AS A COVENANT
RUNNING WITH THE LAND, THE GRANTEE HEREIN HEREBY AGREES AND COVENANTS
THAT THE EAST 60 FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES SHALL BE AND THE
SAME IS HEREBY OPENED AND DEDICATED AS A PUBLIC HIGHWAY OR STREET AND
THE SAID GRANTEE SHALL NOT BE PERMIT THE SAME TO BE OBSTRUCTED OR
INTERFERED WITH IN ANY WAY AS A PUBLIC STREET, AND THE SAID HIGHWAY
SHALL BE KEPT OPEN FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC AS FULLY AND EFFECTUALLY AS
IF THE SAME HAD BEEN PLATTED AND DEDICATED AND THE SAME ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA AS A PUBLIC STREET, AND THE ACCEPTANCE THEREOF BY
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AS A PUBLIC STREET, AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER
SHALL COMPLETE THE SAID DEDICATION AS FULLY AND EFFECTUALLY AS IF THE
SAME WERE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AT THIS TIME. GRANTEE SHALL CONSTRUCT
SUCH FENCES AS SAID GRANTEE MAY DESIRE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF THE STREET
HEREIN DEDICATED BUT SHALL BE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRUST
(CONSTRUCT) AND FENCES ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE STREET SO DEDICATED.
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PLAT PREPARED BY:
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1917 S. GILBERT STREET
IOWA CITY. IA 52240
APPLICANT/OWNER:
TWG DEVELOPMENT
1301 E WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 100
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
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COMPREHENSIVE
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Kellie Grace
From: Kory May <korymay@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5:09 PM
To: *City Council
Subject: May family petitions for Planning and Zoning regarding Roosevelt Ridge
Attachments: scan0047.pdf, scan0049.pdf
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Dear Council members,
Please find attached petitions from the May family regarding a change in the zoning for the former
Roosevelt School. We would like these to be entered into the record at both the Planning and Zoning
meeting on August 27, 2025 as well as the City Council meeting on September 2, 2025. Thank you.
Kory May, DTM*2
E-mail: korymay r mai I. cam
Cell: 319-400-0493
PROTEST OF REZONING i TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL -�
IOWA CITY, IOWA
CITY OF IOWA CITY
We, the undersigned, being the owners of property included in the proposed zoning change, or the owners of property
which is located within two hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the property for which the zoning change is
proposed, do hereby protest the rezoning of the following property:
CPA25-0002 Roosevelt Ridge Project
This protest is signed and acknowledged with the intention that such rezoning shall not become effective except by the
favorable vote of at least three -fourths of all the members of the council, all in accordance with Section 414.5 of the
Code of Iowa.
Property Address: 612 West Benton Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Property Owner(s): Sadie S. May
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INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER(S):
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This instrument was acknowledged before me on (Date) by
(name(s) of persons}) as _ (type of authority, such as officer, trustee) of
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Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa
Orig: Council packet 05/2022
Cc: CA — NDS
612 West Benton St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
August 15, 2025
Dear Mayor and Members of Iowa City City Council:
I, Sadie S. May, am writing to address my concerns about the rezoning application for the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA25-0002) for the Roosevelt Ridge Project Proposal. I
own and live at 612 West Benton Street, Iowa City with members of my family. The legal
description of my property is attached to my letter. The only privately owned residential
property contiguous with the proposed development is mine, which is adversely affected by
this plan.
I stand in opposition to this plan. My deep objections are grounded in the second bullet point of
the city's Land Use Goals & Strategies of the Comprehensive Plan: Ensure that infill
development is compatible and complementary to the surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed Roosevelt Ridge Project does not meet this criteria in several ways. It is neither
compatible nor complementary to the surrounding neighborhood. My objections and concerns
are as follows:
The proposed Roosevelt Ridge Project is not the right project to maintain and
complement the character of the Roosevelt neighborhood that has existed for decades in
Iowa City. This development project negatively changes the attributes of the Roosevelt
neighborhood of single family homes on Benton Street. This high density proposal is too
large for the acreage and the existing infrastructure of the neighborhood. The plan
transforms this older section of Benton Street into an apartment row, obliterating its
longstanding single family residential identity.
I am a senior citizen and the primary residential property owner directly impacted by this
plan. The implementation of the project will disrupt and diminish the quality of my life
on my property and in my neighborhood. I will lose the peaceful vistas, their privacy and
the security afforded by the green spaces in my own yard. Instead, these benefits will be
replaced by noise, chaos, pollution, trash, trespassing, and possible crime, if this proposed
project goes ahead. If the Roosevelt Ridge Project were interested in keeping the
character of the neighborhood, they would have put parking on the west side of the
development where there are no close existing single family homes. However, the
Roosevelt Ridge Project proposes parking within 200 feet of my home and property,
where there will be constant light and sound disruptions as residents compete for limited
parking spaces around the clock. This will only be intensified during football season. In
addition, my homeowner's insurance will increase while my property value will be
devalued. Such a development will make my property undesirable to maintain and
continue as a single family residential property.
During construction, my life will be impacted by continuous noise, interruption of
utilities and disruption of infrastructure. Disturbance of the soil on the hill will
irreparably harm my property, through erosion and runoff causing damage from
rainwater, snow and soil into my yard. How will drainage from the complex be addressed
so that my property is not negatively affected? What are the plans for snow removal from
the complex and parking lots in the winter to prevent drainage onto my property? Where
will trash bins and garbage disposal be located so that smells and vermin do not infest my
property? What barriers will be erected to minimize sound between the complex and my
house? These issues are of direct concern to me in relation to my property.
Furthermore, the addition of 187 apartments, with their accompanying cars will
drastically increase the traffic, noise, and pollution on Benton Street, Greenwood Drive,
Hudson Avenue, and Miller Avenue. As it is, sometimes we have to wait more than five
minutes for traffic to ease for us to get out of our driveway on nongame days. Miller and
Hudson Avenues are currently so narrow that only one lane of traffic can travel in a
direction at a time on the street. They are not designed for two-way traffic. The traffic
impact on the surrounding streets in the neighborhood are detrimental to Briarwood
Health Care Center and the Early Explorers Daycare Center. It is clear that the proposed
high density plan for Roosevelt Ridge does not offer adequate parking for the number of
residents. This means that parking in the neighborhood outside of the complex will
become even more difficult, and on game days both the traffic and parking problems
intensify.
The Roosevelt Ridge project will impede the quality of life I have enjoyed in this neighborhood
for nearly seven decades. It will also diminish my legacy to my children and grandchildren. I
support affordable housing, especially when it preserves existing residential neighborhoods in a
sustainable manner. I contend that the proposed Roosevelt Ridge development will permanently
harm both my neighborhood and my quality of Iife. The loss of peace, green space, privacy,
security and residential value is too much. The increased traffic, noise, and pollution is too
much. The resulting chaos from a high density multi -unit dwelling right next door also too much.
This project, as currently constituted, decimates the historic nature of lower West Benton Street
as a residential community of single family homes. I urge this Commission to reject this
proposal. It is not the right fit for the Roosevelt neighborhood.
Sincerely,
A
Sadie S. May
JOSEPH VINCEIVT MALLOY
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110' Lot 8.
City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF (OWA CITY September 2, 2025
Information submitted between distribution of the meeting packet on Thursday and 4:00 pm on
Friday.
Late Handout(s):
8.a. Rezoning - Maiden Ln. / E. Benton St.: See correspondence from Michael
8.6 - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - 611 Greenwood Drive & Rezoning - 611
8•C. Greenwood Drive: See correspondence to the Planning and Zoning
Commission from Mark Signs and Paula Swygard.
September 2, 2025 City of Iowa City
Late Handouts Distributed
August 20, 2025
TO: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commissioners 9
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RE: Cases # CPA25-0002 and REZ25-0010 (611 Greenwood Drive, Iowa Cate)
Honorable Commissioners,
I read with interest these two items on your August 27, 2025 agenda. I am familiar with this
property and its recent fall into disrepair. Any proposal for a new and viable use of this
property should be looked at favorably, and in the best interest of the community.
The one concern I have is that the proposed new development remains long-term
affordable housing, as is apparently proposed by the developer. Affordable housing like
this is sorely needed in our community. Any project that brings this many affordable
units to the city should and would be well received. It also seems an appropriate use of
this large, formerly public property.
But, as a former P&Z Commissioner myself, I know the Commission and the City have been
duped before by developers who SAID they were going to do one thing but ended up doing
something entirely different. I would caution the Commission on this potential. I did not
see any conditions recommended by staff that would require the new development to
actually be and/or remain affordable housing.
I would like to suggest that the Commission add such a condition, to protect the intent
and integrity of the project. The city would be giving the developer a significant win by
changing the Comp Plan designation and zoning designation of this property. The
developer should be held to their original proposal or should be required to come before
the Commission and City Council if they wish to change their mind in the future.
I would also suggest that any condition for affordable housing by the Commission and City
Council be made for a minimum of 20 years, if not permanently.
Thank you for your consideration, and thank you for the important and challenging work you
volunteer to do for the City of Iowa City and it's residents!
Sincerely,
Mark Signs
1825 Hollywood Blvd
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Anne - please forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the 8/27/2025 meeting.
Thanks.
Dew Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
For those of us who live in the Miller Orchard neighborhood, those of us who fought to try to
keep Roosevelt Elementary open, those of us whose children attended Roosevelt where they
received excellent educations and who still recall fond memories of their years there, this day
has been a long time in the making. It is actually a bit of a relief to finally we this day come.
I fully support the development of more affordable housing in Iowa City. At first glance, this
project brings some interesting promise and I believe it is being proposed in good faith. It
does lead me to several questions.
Affordable Housing
The staff report states the "applicant is working to secure Low Income Housing Tax Credits
for the proposed development; therefore, the proposed development is intended to be an
affordable housing project." The staff report implies that all 187 units will be affordable.
My basic understanding of the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is that it's
a federal government program to encourage the development of affordable rental housing. The
program awards developers federal tax credits to offset construction costs in exchange for
agreeing to reserve a certain percentage of units as rent -restricted for lower -income
households. The requirements to receive the tax credit are complex, but it is reported that the
most common option chosen by developers is the one that requires that at least 40% of the
units must be rent -restricted and occupied by tenants whose income is 60% or less of the AMI.
Also, information I found states the LIHTC program requires that properties remain affordable
for a minimum of 30 years which is divided into two parts: a 15-year initial compliance period
and a subsequent 15-year extended -use period.
1. Somewhere along the line I've ended up confused. How many of the 187 units will be
reserved as rent -restricted for lower income households? All of them? Or will the
development meet the 40% rent -restricted units required to receive the LIHTC tax credit
which is around 74 units and 113 units will be market -rate units?
2. If the applicant doesn't receive the LIHTC, will any units be affordable and for how long?
Parking
I'm also confused about the parking requirement for the development.
According to the Iowa City Zoning Code 14-417-4: INCENTIVIZED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING:
B. All Other Zones: Owners of land that are not zoned a Riverfront Crossings zoning
designation pursuant to Article 14-2G "Riverfront Crossings and Eastside Mixed Use Districts
Form Based Development Standards' or a Form -Based Zone pursuant to Article 14-2H
"Form -Based Zones and Standards" who voluntarily provide Affordable Housing in
accordance with this Article may utilize the following incentives:
1. Parking Reduction: Affordable Housing dwelling units shall be exempt from providing the
minimum number of parking spaces otherwise required by the zoning code. "
1. Does that mean that if the unit within the development isn't designated as an affordable
unit, then it's not exempt from the parking requirement? If a development has 40% of its total
units reserved for affordable housing, is the parking requirement reduced by 40% or does the
reduction also apply to units in the development that are rented at market rate so that
absolutely no parking is required for the entire complex?
2. As 1 recall from the Good Neighbor Meeting, it was stated they are going to provide 113
parking spaces (an interesting number), although they didn't have to provide any (all 187 units
will be affordable housing?) Coincidentally 113 is 60% of 187. Does that imply that because
they are providing 113 parking spaces, 113 units (60%) can/will be rented at market rate and
74 (40% which meets the LIHTC requirement) will be affordable units? Maybe I'm way off
base or reading too much into this.
Traffic
The traffic study, completed while the University was not in session and prior to the full
occupancy of Replay at the comer of Myrtle and Riverside, is very thorough, provides a lot of
information to digest, and raises some points of concern. And it's easy to fall back on the idea,
however simplistic, that these are arterial, high -capacity streets and that's where we put larger
developments. However, there's a breaking point and those figures don't translate well into
real life experience. It's a point that the neighborhood has brought up again and again and
again over the past 10 years every time we've had development after development (all within
one-half mile) built in the neighborhood. So again, I'djust like to highlight, one more time,
that the report makes no reference to what those of us who live in the area know well — that
traffic congestion has greatly increased due to all the recent development (Riverside, Orchard,
Riverside/Myrtle) and that cars historically have used Orchard, Hudson, and Miller as cut
throughs to/from Hwy t and Benton Street as they try to avoid the stop lights and heavy traffic
on Riverside. It should be noted that Hudson and Miller are narrower streets which allow
parking on one side, making them hard to navigate when faced with opposing traffic and no
place to allow them to pass. (see attached map)
A final reminder - in approving CPA25-0002 and REZ25-0010, you are recommending a
Comprehensive Plan amendment and a land rezoning. While detailed development plans have
been provided, once approved by Council, the Comp Plan and land rezoning are done and the
actual building doesn't have to adhere to the plans submitted with the application — only with
the zoning requirements and any approved rezoning conditions. So, here's yet another
question: With the Comp Plan amended and the land rezoned, what gets developed there if the
applicant isn't awarded the Low -Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and their plans for the
property change?
Thank you for your service, your time, and your devotion to making Iowa City a city for all
This neighborhood has been rocked by large infill developments during the last 10 years (see
attachment) and the character of the neighborhood has forever been changed, the result of how
the many layers of City plans have been interpreted and amended, sometimes in a piecemeal
fashion, but with good intentions. Please take a minute to look through the attached maps and
information to get a feel for the larger neighborhood that will be impacted by the Roosevelt
redevelopment.
Paula Swygard
Iowa City, Iowa
Development in the Miller Orchard neighborhood
2016 Riverview West, 629 S. Riverside Drive, 96-101 units
2016 Creation of the Orchard District in Riverfront Crossings. The Orchard District was
not part of the original Riverfront Crossings plan.
2017 Property at 627 Orchard Court rezoned to Orchard District
2018 Orchard Court Lofts, 627 Orchard Court 45 units.
2018 First expansion of the Orchard District. Area including 224, 226, 330, 650, 652
Orchard Ct, 711, 725, 727, 741, 743 Orchard Street, and 204 W. Benton was rezoned to
the Orchard District (RFC-O)
2022 Second expansion of the Orchard District to include 614, 622, 630 Orchard Court.
Rezoning with proposal of 187 units defeated as neighbors filed a petition requiring
Council supermajority to pass. Area rezoned in 2023 and awaiting redevelopment
2025 Replay Iowa City, designated as student housing, opened August 2025 at Myrtle
and Riverside (West Riverfront Subdistrict) with @291 units/648 beds. This project
expanded the West Riverfront district and included a Comprehensive Plan amendment,
a rezoning from medium density to high density, and an increase in the maximum
height bonus.
2025 Roosevelt Ridge proposal. 187 units, affordable housing.
All units are a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms
This area has redeveloped to high density within the span of a few years. How many of
the units in the Riverfront Crossings zoning include affordable housing and for how
long? Or was fee -paid -lieu?
That's in addition to the already built apartment buildings from the 1960's and 1970's
such as Old Gold Apartments and Michael Street Apartments.
All of these developments have resulted in substantially more traffic congestion
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Orchard, Hudson, and Miller are used as cut throughs to/from West Benton to avoid stoplights and heavy traffic on Riverside. They provide
a quick way to get to/from Walmart, UIHC, etc. There is no parking allowed on Orchard, parking is allowed on the west side of Hudson and the
east side of Miller. They are all narrow streets, and it's often difficult to pass oncoming cars. There is a stoplight at Miller/Hwy 1 and
Orchard/Hwy 1
Item Number: 9.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action for the Authorization of a Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $36,000,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes.
Prepared By: Nicole Davies, Finance Director
Reviewed By: Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: Adopted as part of the FY2025 Revised Budget and 2025-
2029 Capital Improvement Program.
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Executive Summary:
There is a resolution for the formal City Council meeting on August 19th that is setting a
public hearing regarding the issuance of a Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note. The hearing
is being scheduled for September 2nd.
This loan is for two projects at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant. They are the Digester
Complex Rehabilitation and the Digester Gas Improvements projects.
Background / Analysis:
On April 2, 2024 the City approved a 0% interim planning and design loan through the Iowa
Water Pollution Control Works Program (the "SRF Program"). These funds covered
engineering and design for two improvement projects at the South Wastewater Treatment
Plant, the Digester Complex Rehabilitation and the Digester Gas Improvements.
This short-term loan will later be combined into a larger Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Note,
not to exceed $36,000,000. This Capital Loan Note will fund the remaining costs of these two
projects. The total cost for both projects is currently estimated at $44,000,000. Any costs
above the loan amount will be paid from the City's available sewer cash reserves.
The borrowing of loan funds by the City through the SRF program involves the same
procedures applicable to the issuance and sale of municipal bonds generally. Although the
Iowa Finance Authority (the "Authority") has agreed to make the City a loan under the terms
of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement, that loan will be secured and evidenced by a Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Note that will be issued to the Authority at the time the loan is closed,
which is anticipated to be within a few months.
The City's bond attorney, Kristin Billingsley Cooper, and the City's municipal advisor, Maggie
Burger, are assisting the City with the loan process.
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Items to Include on Agenda
For the Council Meeting on September 2, 2025
City of Iowa City, Iowa
Not to Exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State of Iowa Revolving Fund
Loan)
Public hearing on the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the
issuance of Notes to evidence the obligation of the City thereunder.
Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action.
Notice Must Be Given Pursuant to Iowa Code
Chanter 21 and the Local Rules of the City.
September 2, 2025
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, met in regular
session, in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City, Iowa, at
6:00 o'clock P.M., on the above date. There were present Mayor
Teague in the chair, and the following named Council Members:
Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Weilein, Teague
Absent: None
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing and meeting
on the matter of the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the
City and the Iowa Finance Authority, and the issuance to the Iowa Finance Authority of not to
exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes to evidence the obligations of the City
under said Loan and Disbursement Agreement, in order to provide funds to pay costs of
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and
equipping all or part of the Municipal Sewer System, including costs associated with Phase I of
the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester Rehabilitation project, and that notice of the
proposed action by the City Council to institute proceedings for the authorization of the Loan
and Disbursement Agreement and the issuance of the Notes had been published pursuant to the
provisions of Sections 384.24A and 384.83, as amended.
The Mayor then asked the Clerk whether any written objections had been filed by any
City resident or property owner to the proposal. The City Clerk advised the Mayor and the City
Council that 0 written objections had been filed. The Mayor then called for oral
objections to the proposal and 0 were made. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the
time for receiving oral and written objections to be closed.
(Attach here a summary of objections
received or made, if any)
The City Council then considered the proposed action and the extent of objections
thereto.
Whereupon, Council Member Salih introduced and delivered to the Clerk
the Resolution hereinafter set out entitled "Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional
Action for the Authorization of a Loan And Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to
Exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes", and moved:
❑" that the Resolution be adopted.
❑ to Adjourn and defer action on the Resolution and the proposal to institute
proceedings to the meeting to be held at o'clock M.
on the day of 2025, at this place.
Council Member Alter seconded the motion. The roll was called and the
vote was,
Ayes:Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
Nays:
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the measure duly adopted.
Resolution No. 25-217
Resolution Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action for
the Authorization of As Loan and Disbursement Agreement and
the Issuance of Not to Exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital
Loan Notes
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by law, this Council has held a public
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute proceedings for the authorization of a Loan
and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City and the Iowa Finance Authority, and the
issuance to the Iowa Finance Authority of not to exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital
Loan Notes to evidence the obligations of the City under said Loan and Disbursement
Agreement, for the purpose of paying costs of acquisition, construction, reconstruction,
extending, remodeling, improving, repairing and equipping all or part of the Municipal Sewer
System, including costs associated with Phase 1 of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Digester
Rehabilitation project, and has considered the extent of objections received from residents or
property owners as to said proposal and, accordingly the following action is now considered to
be in the best interests of the City and residents thereof:
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, State of
Iowa:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby institute proceedings and takes additional action
for the authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement by and between the City and the
Iowa Finance Authority, and the issuance to the Iowa Finance Authority in the manner required
by law of not to exceed $36,000,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes for the foregoing
purpose.
Section 2. That this Council does hereby consent to the terms and conditions of the SRF
Loan Program, which terns and conditions and the disclosures provided with respect thereto are
hereby acknowledged, accepted and approved.
Section 3. That the Clerk, with the assistance of the City Attorney and bond counsel, is
hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the preparation of such documents and
proceedings as shall be necessary to authorize the City's participation in the SRF Loan Program,
to select a suitable date for final Council authorization of the required Loan and Disbursement
Agreement and issuance of the Note to evidence the City's obligations thereunder, and to take
such other actions as the Clerk shall deem necessary to permit the completion of a loan on a basis
favorable to the City and acceptable to this Council.
Section 4. This Resolution shall serve as a declaration of official intent under Treasury
Regulation 1.150-2 and shall be maintained on file as a public record of such intent. It is
reasonably expected that Sewer fund moneys may be advanced from time to time for capital
expenditures which are to be paid from the proceeds of the above loan agreement. The amounts
so advanced shall be reimbursed from the proceeds of the Loan Agreement not later than
eighteen months after the initial payment of the capital expenditures or eighteen months after the
property is placed in service. Such advancements shall not exceed the loan amount authorized in
this Resolution unless the same are for preliminary expenditures or unless another declaration of
intention is adopted.
passed and Approved this 2"d day of September, 2025.
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Attest:
Certificate
State of Iowa )
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County of Johnson )
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Iowa City, State of Iowa, do hereby certify
that attached is a true and complete copy of the portion of the records of the City showing
proceedings of the Council, and the same is a true and complete copy of the action taken by the
Council with respect to the matter at the meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment,
which proceedings remain in full force and effect, and have not been amended or rescinded in
any way; that meeting and all action thereat was duly and publicly held in accordance with a
notice of meeting and tentative agenda, a copy of which was timely served on each member of
the Council and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the
public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Council pursuant to
the local rules of the Council and the provisions of Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, upon reasonable
advance notice to the public and media at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of
the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance•, I further
certify that the individuals named therein were on the date thereof duly and lawfully possessed of
their respective City offices as indicated therein, that no Council vacancy existed except as may
be stated in the proceedings, and that no controversy or litigation is pending, prayed or
threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the City or the
right of the individuals named therein as officers to their respective positions.
Witness my hand and the seal of the Council hereto affixed this 2nd day of
September 2025. Q ^y -
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City Clerk, City of Iowa City, State of Iowa
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4919-6325-0096-1110714-145
Item Number: 9.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution approving the partial release of watermain easement at Waterfront Hy-Vee.
Prepared By: Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney
Reviewed By: Eric Goers, City Attorney
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Easement Release Exhibit
Exhibit B - Legal Description
Quit Claim Deed
Executive Summary:
Hy-Vee has requested the partial release of a watermain easement at the Waterfront
location.
Background / Analysis:
The watermain was removed during the expansion of that Hy-Vee store in 2008-2009,
causing that portion of the easement to no longer be of use to the public.
Prepare by: Nex ndm Bnght, Asst City Attomey, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 3W5030
Resolution No. 25-218
Resolution approving the partial release of watermain easement at
Waterfront Hy-Vee.
Whereas, Hy-Vee owns the property located on Lot 3 of Boyrum Addition - Part 4 as
shown on the Final Plat thereof, recorded in Book 35 at Page 264, Plat Records of Iowa City,
Johnson County, Iowa; and
Whereas, a watermain easement encumbering said property was previously dedicated
to the City, as shown on the Boyrum Addition - Part 4 Final Plat and in the attached Easement
Release Exhibit ("Exhibit A"); and
Whereas, a portion of the watermain in that easement, particularly the watermain that
was located in the easement described in the attached Exhibit B ("Legal Description") and
reflected in Exhibit A was removed during the expansion of the Hy-Vee store in 2008-2009,
causing that portion of that easement to no longer be of use to the public; and
Whereas, because that portion of the easement has not been in use and is of no benefit
to the public, this release is made without additional compensation paid to this City; and
Whereas, the portion of the water main easement reflected in the Easement Release
Exhibit is hereby released by quit claim deed.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The portion of the water main easement as shown on the attached Easement Release
Exhibit A is hereby released by the attached quit claim deed and determined no longer
effective or an encumbrance on the subject property, and the Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute and the City Clerk to attest same on behalf of the City of Iowa City.
Passed and approved this 2nd day of September 2025.
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Mayor
Approved by
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Cit Clerk City Attomey' ffice - 08/28/2025
Resolution No. 25-218
Page No. 2
It was moved by Moe , and seconded by Salih
Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES:
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Prepared by: Alexandra Bdght Ask City Attomey, 410 E. M.hingtom St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
Quit Claim Deed
For the consideration of One Dollar(s) and other good and valuable consideration, City of Iowa City,
Iowa, a municipal corporation, does hereby Quit Claim to Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa limited liability company, all
of its right, title, interest, estate, claim and demand in the following described real estate in Johnson County,
Iowa:
See Exhibit "A".
Grantor is a political subdivision of the State and this deed, therefore, is exempt from real estate transfer
tax pursuant to Iowa Code § 428A.2(6).
Dated: September 2, 2025
State of Iowa, County of Johnson, ss:
City of Iowa City, Iowa
ByLiWce Teague, Mayor
Attest:
By: Ke ie Grace, City Clerk
On this;knA day of Sq. --Mb V— 2025, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public
in and for said County and State, personally appeared Brace Teague and Kellie Grace, to me personally
known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation; that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the
corporate seal of the corporation, and the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation by
authority of its City Council, and the said Mayor and City Clerk did acknowledge the execution of the
instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it
voluntarily executed.
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S87029'40"W, 2.18 FEET; THENCE N03052'16"W, 15.00 FEET; THENCE N87029'40"E, 9.13
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1,570 SQUARE FEET.
Prepared by: Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
Quit Claim Deed
For the consideration of One Dollar(s) and other good and valuable consideration, City of Iowa City,
Iowa, a municipal corporation, does hereby Quit Claim to Hy-Vee, Inc., an Iowa limited liability company, all
of its right, title, interest, estate, claim and demand in the following described real estate in Johnson County,
Iowa:
See Exhibit "A".
Grantor is apolitical subdivision of the State and this deed, therefore, is exempt from real estate transfer
tax pursuant to Iowa Code § 428A.2(6).
Dated:
State of Iowa, County of Johnson, ss:
City of Iowa City, Iowa
By: Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:
By: Kellie Grace, City Clerk
On this day of , 2025, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public
in and for said County and State, personally appeared Bruce Teague and Kellie Grace, to me personally
known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the
City of Iowa City, Iowa, a municipal corporation; that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument is the
corporate seal of the corporation, and the instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of the corporation by
authority of its City Council, and the said Mayor and City Clerk did acknowledge the execution of the
instrument to be their voluntary act and deed and the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it
voluntarily executed.
Notary Public
Prepared by: Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5030
Exhibit A
Legal Description
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 3; THENCE N00°17'00"W ALONG
THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 3, A DISTANCE OF 333.01 FEET; THENCE S87029'40"W, 84.19
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S45000'00"E, 102.33 FEET; THENCE
S45000'00"W, 15.00 FEET; THENCE N45000'00"W, 95.73 FEET; THENCE S87029'40"W, 2.18 FEET;
THENCE N03052'16"W, 15.00 FEET; THENCE N87029'40"E, 9.13 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1,570 SQUARE FEET.
Item Number: 9.d.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
September 2, 2025
Resolution authorizing Non -Legacy Aid to Agencies funding awards for Fiscal Year 2026.
Prepared By:
Erika Kubly, Neighborhood Services Coordinator
Reviewed By:
Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood and Development Services
Director
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact:
$30,000 in FY26 from the General Fund human services
budget
Staff Recommendation:
Approval
Commission Recommendations: The Housing and Community Development Commission
recommended funding for Non -Legacy Agencies on August
18, 2025 with a vote of 5-0.
Attachments:
Non -Legacy HCDC worksheet
HCDC 8.18.25 minutes -draft
Resolution
Exhibit A FY26 Non -Legacy
Executive Summary:
The City budgets financial aid to human service agencies serving Iowa City residents each
year. For FY26, up to 5% of the budget can be allocated to Non -Legacy Agencies. The
amount of $30,000 was determined at the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting along with
awards for the Legacy Aid to Agencies funding for FY26. An application process was held for
Non -Legacy funding and 21 applications were received. The Housing and Community
Development Commission selected five agencies to receive FY26 funding.
Background / Analysis:
Aid to Agencies provides flexible operational funding for nonprofits serving low -to -moderate
income residents of Iowa City. Non -Legacy Agency funding for FY26 in the amount of
$30,000 was made available to nonprofit organizations in good standing that are not receiving
FY26 Legacy Aid to Agencies funding. Proposals must address one of the following
established priorities:
• Homeless and Shelter Services
• Food Insecurity
• Healthcare (includes mental and behavioral health)
• Childcare and Youth Services
• Housing Stability Services
• Transportation
Applications were made available on June 16, 2025 with a deadline of July 16, 2025 at noon.
Minimum funding awards are $5,000 with a maximum award of $15,000 as set by Council
Resolution #23-320. The City received 21 applications for funding ahead of the deadline.
Staff and the Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) reviewed
submitted applications. A preliminary funding recommendation was formulated by staff with a
final recommendation coming from HCDC after discussion at their August 18, 2025 meeting.
While there is no established scoring criteria for Non -Legacy applications, consideration was
given for the impact to vulnerable populations, financial sustainability of services, quality of
application, previous Non -Legacy funding, and other City grants received recently.
The following agencies were recommended by HCDC for Non -Legacy funding for FY26:
Agency & Funding Activity
Funding Recommendation
Agape Cafe
$7,500
Community Inclusion Club
$6,250
Escucha Mi Voz
$6,250
Free Mental Health Clinic
$5,000
Kids First Law Center
$5,000
Total Funding
$30,000
A full list of applicants can be found in the attached HCDC worksheet. Full applications
submissions can be found on the city website at www.icgov.org/grants.
Following award of Non -Legacy funds, staff will begin executing agreements with funding
recipients. Reporting requirements include submission of two biannual progress reports, the
agency's most recent annual report (describing general agency activities), and compliance
with city audit requirements. For agencies that have not undergone a full audit, this includes
submission of the most recent 990 tax form and a year end profit and loss statement
approved by the agency's Board of Directors. Grant funds will be paid out in two
disbursements in FY26, provided that all terms of the agreement are met.
FY26 Non -Legacy Aid to Agency - HCDC Worksheet
Applicant
FY26 Request Staff Recommendation HCDC Recommendation
Access 2 Independence
$5,000
$0.00
$0.00
Agape Cafe
$7,500
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
Community Inclusion Club*
$7,000
$0.00
$6,250.00
Community Transportation Committee
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Escucha Mi Voz
$15,000
$0.00
$6,250.00
Field to Family
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Free Mental Health Clinic
$5,000
$0.00
$5,000.00
Healthy Kids Clinic
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson County
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa City Hospice
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa City Sober Living
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa Legal Aid
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development
$5,000
$0.00
$0.00
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Kids First Law Center
$15,000
$7,500.00
$5,000.00
NAMI JC
$15,000
$15,000.00
$0.00
Open Heartland
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
$7,000
$0.00
$0.00
Successful Living
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Visiting Nurse Association
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Wright House
$15,0001
$0.00
$0.00
Totall
$246,5001
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
*Requested amount revised from $15,000 based on agency response to Q&A.
Minimum award = $5,000
Maximum award = $15,000
Total Available $30,000.00
Remaining to Allocate $0.00
MINUTES
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 18, 2025 — 6:30 PM
FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
DRAFT
MEMBERS PRESENT: Maryann Dennis, Amos Kiche, Sarah Murray, Thomas Rocklin, Kyle
Vogel
MEMBERS ABSENT: Karol Krotz
STAFF PRESENT: Brianna Thul, Sam Turnbull
OTHERS PRESENT: Beth Anne Pigge (Iowa City Sober Living), Laura Semprini (NAMI JC),
Simona Galea (IWNJC), Jenny Britton (Agape Cafe)
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends the following funding recommendations for FY26 Non -
Legacy Aid to Agencies:
FY26 Staff HCDC
Applicant Request Recommendation Recommendation
Access 2 Independence
$5,000
$0.00
$0.00
Agape Cafe
$7,500
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
Community Inclusion Club*
$7,000
$0.00
$6,250.00
Community Transportation Committee
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Escucha Mi Voz
$15,000
$0.00
$6,250.00
Field to Family
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Free Mental Health Clinic
$5,000
$0.00
$5,000.00
Healthy Kids Clinic
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson
County
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa City Hospice
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa City Sober Living
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa Legal Aid
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and
Development
$5,000
$0.00
$0.00
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Kids First Law Center
$15,000
$7,500.00
$5,000.00
NAMI JC
$15,000
$15,000.00
$0.00
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Open Heartland
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
$7,000
$0.00
$0.00
Successful Living
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Visiting Nurse Association
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Wright House
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Total
$246,500
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Vogel called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: JULY 21, 2025:
Kiche moved to approve the minutes of July 21, 2025. Dennis seconded the motion. A vote was taken
and the minutes were approved 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR TOPICS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
DISCUSS FY26 NON -LEGACY AID TO AGENCIES (FORMERLY "EMERGING") FUNDING
REQUESTS AND CONSIDER BUDGET RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL:
Thul shared a spreadsheet showing the requests that were received for FY26. One column of the
spreadsheet shows the staff recommendations and details on those recommendations were included in
the memo in the agenda packet. The blank column is what the Commission will need to complete tonight.
Vogel first wanted to acknowledge to all the applicants that there was an incredible amount of very
qualified applications for projects and programs. What he hopes is that no one goes away from here
feeling unappreciated, however, the fact is the Commission has a very limited budget and simply could
not award money to everyone.
Dennis stated she really appreciated the staff memo and noted the Commissioners certainly don't have to
stick to any of those, but it's interesting. In general, staff don't recommend funding an application for more
than two years. She would personally agree with that, if they're Non -Legacy, which used to be Emerging,
and an applicant has received funding within the last two years, that they are not considered anymore.
Rocklin would support that approach.
Murray stated how she looked at this was really about what could be completed with the greatest reach
for the funding period. She acknowledged that there's pluses and minuses to both views, but she viewed
it as what could accomplish a full goal. Her biggest recommendations were the Community Inclusion Club
to provide those events for the totality of the year and looking at the events that could start and finish
during the funding time. She also noted the Community Transportation Committee. Transportation is
consistently one of the top needs through Iowa City and Johnson County and the connected areas. Also
the Agape Cafe, she particularly liked that they don't require a threshold requirement. That is harder and
harder to find, especially for people who are hovering just over a threshold.
Dennis agrees about the Agape Cafe and noted staff also recommended it.
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Vogel stated he would like to spread out the love as much as possible and agrees Agape Cafe has a
general consensus that they all like that application and agree with that program.
Rocklin agreed with Murray and looked at projects that would finish in the funding period. He also looked
at some that looked like they would have effect beyond the period. St. Andrew Presbyterian Church would
be the perfect example of that as they'll be putting in the outlets and refrigerating food for the indefinite
future.
Dennis felt that St. Andrew Presbyterian Church foot the bill for that.
Rocklin noted it was hard to tell for a lot of the organizations whether they are fit to grow or not and
whether they have the capacity. They received requests from organizations that have a couple million
dollars in reserve, but he don't know what that's programmed for or it is unrestricted reserves.
Kiche did not agree with St. Andrew.
Vogel supports St. Andrew Presbyterian Church for primarily the exact same reason, which is that it's an
ongoing solution project. They can leave St. Andew for now.
Vogel noted one that staff recommended, which was interesting was Kids First Law Center. He hasn't
seen anything like that before, at least in his time here. This is a project proposal addressing a need that
he feels the community has not seen before. He likes this organization because when looking at the
applications, he was trying to address things that were outside of other ongoing agency stuff. He
acknowledged housing is always big, and food assistance is big, but they haven't really ever addressed
this subset before.
Dennis stated most of the funding comes from corporate or individuals. She stated they're all good
programs, all of them. She questions why they don't receive funding from the courts. It almost seems like
it's an unfunded mandate, which she has never been a fan of.
Rocklin noted they're actually a good example of what they were just talking about. They have about a
million and a half of unrestricted assets and a million dollars of annual expenditures. They're a big
organization and he wasn't sure if $15,000 is going to help that much.
Murray noted in their application they stated with a $15,000 grant that will provide children with services
worth more than $84,000. Dennis explained what they are asking for is money to help leverage an
additional $84,000 into Iowa City partners.
Thul stated the applicant shared some information in the Q & A about their fee structure and what a
normal fee would be per hour versus what they're charging.
Dennis is not in favor of funding Kids First.
Kiche is in favor given the nature of all the populations that are poor and what they will be dealing with in
terms of child cases, adoptions, and situations where maybe the children want to have a say about the
conflict in their families and have an independent attorney that is not representing the father or the
mother. These cases that are becoming common in cases of adoption — he has had some experiences
with that. He also noted from the information in the annual report, he was convinced that lives have been
changed by this. He wants to give them $5,000 because he wanted to be fair to others too.
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Vogel reiterated it is such a unique niche that he's never seen and honestly never thought about but it is a
real problem. Dennis is not convinced.
Rocklin is willing to keep it open and continued that at the end of the day all of this is comparative and
would be interested in hearing thoughts about more applicants.
Dennis liked Open Heartland.
Vogel stated his problem was that they answered no on the question of whether they received any
assistance in the last five years, and they have received a lot of funding. He found it weird that they
answered that they had not.
Rocklin noted that it's essentially support to buy more food, and they didn't show evidence that they were
running out.
Dennis liked that they provided food to many places in the community.
Kiche asked if they the ones who don't have permanent staff and it is 100% volunteer basis. Thul
confirmed that was correct.
Vogel stated them answering no to the funding question when they had received pervious funding just
makes it a no for him.
Rocklin is sympathetic that it is all volunteer and maybe they don't know whether they got money last
year, but that speaks to their functioning capabilities of the organization.
Vogel stated the City supported the NAMI JC, but they were not on his list to support because they got
money in 2021 so he did not consider this one closely.
Rocklin noted they resubmitted the budget because the first one showed a $15,000 surplus, and in the
resubmit they added a line of $15,000 for healthcare, but he doesn't understand what that is or how it
relates to the project. He also noticed that in their agency budget, Our Place, which is where the peer
support is headquartered, shows $64,000 in revenue and $49,000 in expenses for a net of nearly $15,000
so he couldn't quite align the budget with the request. It also would have helped a lot, not that it was
required, to see a letter of support from the Free Lunch Program and Shelter House, where they
proposed to do this work.
Dennis stated NAMI is certainly a well -established agency in this area and they do a lot of fundraising.
Kiche was worried about the location of 15,000 marks and when looking at the questions that the
Commission sends, and then the answers, he was troubled by the negative balance that they've been
having and was trying to reconcile looking at the tax return, and noted the director is getting something
well over 60 something, but looking at this expenditure on salaries and benefits, it is $338,000 making
him wonder if this is the salary, and why are they not showing that in the tax form. He acknowledged
sometimes when you earn a certain amount, you don't need to file a return or report that on 1099, but that
there's something missing.
Vogel agreed it is interesting because the payroll and health care and retirement is $439,000 of their
$571,000 revenue and then program expenses much less so yes there is a weird disconnect.
Rocklin did notice two years of deficit spending, which is not a good sign for an organization. On the other
hand, their current budget is considerably higher. He is not an expert, but he believes the salaries that
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have to be listed on the 990 are the highest paid staff. On the program expenses, a lot of the salaries are
allocated to program expenses so they're spending 69% on programs.
Kiche was wondering about NAMI JC because they are the ones getting the highest allocation from the
City so he is open to listening but the best he wants to do is $5,000 unless there is other persuasion from
the rest of the Commission.
Murray appreciates that they have been budgeting to pay peer support specialists as that has become
more of the standard, but it's not a universal standard. She also thinks budget scrutiny is always good, but
staff are expensive, especially the benefits.
Vogel asked to hear top favorites from Commissioners that they have not discussed yet.
Kiche stated when reviewing the applications, apart from looking at the areas like food, safety, housing
and disability, he was looking at special populations too. He especially wants to support Escucha Mi Voz
because of the population of the people they are supporting.
Vogel agrees and liked their application as it was a very specific population. His issue was they have
received a lot of recent funding from City sources so he did not have them on his list, but the $15,000
does make a difference with this population.
Dennis would consider $5,000 for Escucha Mi Voz. In the past they've done a lot of research and it takes
a lot of planning to get anything started. Additionally, community -wide, they're very well respected but
since they have received that money from the City in the past she would consider $5,000 for them.
Kiche agreed and was also thinking $5,000 would be the amount to give them. They are very good in long
term, not only in terms of providing services to their clients, but they are helping the city with a lot of
information that the city needs for planned health care, housing, and other things. Escucha Mi Voz was
able to go out there and get a lot of survey responses and information and that is an organization that
they probably need to support.
Vogel stated the other thing he liked about it is this is a time when legal services for immigrants could
potentially be the hottest topic in needs right now.
Rocklin liked the work they proposed. It didn't quite float to the top, but he is not opposed. Rocklin liked
The Free Medical Clinic project - psycho -educational workshops for paroled individuals during their
reentry period. Staffed by volunteer medical students, supervised by social worker and faculty member.
Again, he was looking for things that might have a longer lasting effect and this one is a development of
modules and presumably those modules will be developed and used again. Actually providing the
psycho -educational workshops that will actually be funded again somehow in future.
Dennis agreed it is a very vulnerable population.
Murray stated her only hesitation for this is that they partner with the University Hospitals and Clinics so
she is curious about the deficit and how that could have been made by the University. Murray noted it
says it will be conducted by volunteer students with clinical experience made through the partner college.
Vogel thinks it is more of a student organization outreach program more so than an official UIHC
program.
Dennis asked about Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development, it seems like that one wasn't
well received because it is statewide and they're working with other entities and maybe the resources will
be spread out and not used in Iowa City.
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Kiche stated they aren't sure that the funding would be touching anyone in Iowa City.
Rocklin noted they estimate that 50% of their beneficiaries are IC residents but they don't have a good
way to estimate beneficiaries.
Vogel stated there was a direct 40,000 pounds of fresh produce in Iowa City.
Rocklin added that seven of their food service partners are located in Iowa City.
Kiche indicated that they work with organizations like Table to Table and some of those are funded
already in the Legacy projects.
Dennis stated her favorite was Agape Cafe and others seem to agree. She proposes funding them more
than $5,000.
The Commission discussed allocations for Agape Cafe, Escucha Mi Voz, Free Mental Health Clinic and
Community Inclusion.
Murray stated the Community Inclusion Club was probably the first one that hooked her with it's goal to
provide tailored events to persons with intellectual disabilities. The funding will be used this year and
maybe if it's planned, executed, and completed within a funding year - it would hopefully be leveraged to
get additional funding afterwards.
Dennis noted with the allocations so far they are hitting food assistance, mental health, folks with
intellectual disabilities, and immigrants so do they still want to allocate to the Kids First Law Center.
Vogel would make an argument for the remaining $7,500 to go to the Kids First Law Center, it's
something new and was also a staff recommendation.
Murray moved to recommend the following funding recommendations for FY26 Non -Legacy Aid to
Agencies. Kiche seconded
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
FY26 Staff HCDC
Applicant Request Recommendation Recommendation
Access 2 Independence
$5,000
$0.00
$0.00
Agape Cafe
$7,500
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
Community Inclusion Club
$7,000
$0.00
$6,250.00
Community Transportation Committee
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Escucha Mi Voz
$15,000
$0.00
$6,250.00
Field to Family
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Free Mental Health Clinic
$5,000
$0.00
$5,000.00
Healthy Kids Clinic
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
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Immigrant Welcome Network of Johnson
County
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa City Hospice
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa City Sober Living
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa Legal Aid
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and
Development
$5,000
$0.00
$0.00
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Kids First Law Center
$15,000
$7,500.00
$5,000.00
NAMI JC
$15,000
$15,000.00
$0.00
Open Heartland
$10,000
$0.00
$0.00
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
$7,000
$0.00
$0.00
Successful Living
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Visiting Nurse Association
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Wright House
$15,000
$0.00
$0.00
Total
$246,500
$30,000.00
$30,000.00
STAFF & COMMISSION UPDATES:
Thul thanked everyone for the thoughtful discussion and for reading all of the material. This was a difficult
decision with so many applicants.
Thul continued that the CDBG round will be next. As noted in the staff memo, they only received one
application for the CDBG round which is not ideal, but might be a good introduction to the process for new
Commissioners. The next HCDC meeting will be September 15 and the packet for that meeting will go
out about a week before. Thul asked if Commissioners will have questions for the applicant to address
through a Q&A and the Commissioners did not think so.
Vogel noted for the new commissioners this CDBG round will be a great opportunity for them to get
familiar with the whole scoring mechanism. The scoring for CDBG make sense and gives you a good idea
of how organizations fall. There are strengths and weaknesses. They see a lot of the same solid
organizations being awarded funding year after year because they continue to put out projects on time.
Kiche asked for an excel version of the scoresheet. Thul confirmed she will send out that version and
continued that staff are piloting software for scoring this year to see if it is something the Commission
might be interested in down the road.
Dennis asked if any of the applicants that they receive for Non -Legacy could also apply for CDBG in the
future. She noted that none of them applied for facility improvements. Thul said its possible, staff do
outreach during these funding rounds and if they think that there's somebody that might have a project,
staff will reach out.
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Dennis wondered if it would make sense in the future when staff has the training session, to invite some
of the Non -Legacy applicants who might want to learn about this. Thul stated they certainly can, they
usually blast the press release out to everybody, but maybe some more targeted outreach to new
applicants would be helpful. The biggest thing that usually trips up new applicants with federal funding is
financial management and compliance with 2 CFR 200.
Rocklin asked about next steps for Non -Legacy funding. Thul noted the next step for the Non -Legacy
process is that the Commission's recommendations will be submitted to City Council, and then City
Council makes the final budget decisions. She anticipates that will be at one of the September meetings
and will follow up with the exact date.
Rocklin stated that after the recent Legacy process, he wondered if it would be beneficial for a member of
the Commission to talk a bit about the process to inform others about the work they do.
Dennis noted that for new people, this process was baptism by fire. Vogel agreed that there were so
many applications. Rocklin agreed that this was a lot of work and it is good for Council to know. Dennis
continued that everyone read every application and that is good for others to understand.
ADJOURNMENT:
Dennis moved to adjourn, Rocklin seconded the motion and a vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
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Housing and Community
Development Commission
Attendance Record 2024-2025
Name
Terms Exp.
5/16
6/13
8/19
9/16
10/21
3/24
4/21
5/19
6/16
7/21
8/18
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A
A
P
A
A
D
D
D
D
Balde, Daouda
6/30/27
P
P
P
A
A
P
P
A
P(zoom)
Borgen, Horacio
6/30/25
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Dennis, Maryann
6/30/25
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P
P
P
P
P
P
Kiche, Amos
6/30/25
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P
P
A
P
P
P
P
P
Kivarkis, George
6/30/27
(zoom)
(zoom)
P
P
A
P
P
A
A
P
P
A
A
Krotz, Karol
6/30/27
Murray, Sarah
6/30/27
P
P
P
P
P
Patel, Kiran
6/30/26
P
P
A
P
A
Pierce, James
6/30/26
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--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
P
P
Rocklin, Thomas
6/30/28
P
A
P
A
p
Szecsei, Denise
6/30/25
A
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Vogel, Kyle
6/30/26
Key:
P = Present
A = Absent
* = Resigned
-- = Vacant
D = Discharged
JJ
Prepared by: Enka Kubly, Neighborhood Services, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 319-356-5230
Resolution No. 25-219
Resolution allocating Non -Legacy Aid to Agencies funding awards for
Fiscal Year 2026
Whereas, the City of Iowa City budgeted for aid to local human services agencies; and
Whereas, assistance to human services agencies that serve low-income residents of the Iowa City is
considered a benefit to the community as a whole; and
Whereas, the amount of aid proposed to be allocated, $30,000, is budgeted as Non -Legacy Aid to
Agencies funding in Resolution 25-143; and
Whereas, the Housing and Community Development Commission recommended FY26 allocations of
Non -Legacy Agency funding at its August 18, 2025 meeting; and
Whereas, the use of funds for Aid to Agencies is a public purpose.
Now, therefore, be it resolved the by City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that:
1. The funding recommendations in the attached Exhibit A are hereby adopted.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute agreements for Non -Legacy Aid to Agencies with
the organizations identified in Exhibit A and any needed amendments thereto.
Passed and approved this end day of September , 2025.
May
Approved by
Attest: L
Ci Clerk City AttorneyOnce
(Sue Dulek — 08127/2025)
Resolution No. 25-2t9
Page No. 2
It was moved by Alter
, and seconded by Moe , that the
resolution be adopted, and
upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
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Alter
x
Bergus
x
Harmsen
x
Moe
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x
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City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF IOWA CITY September2, 2025
Information submitted after the distribution of the late handouts on Friday and 3:00 pm on
Tuesday.
Late Handout(s)
9.d. FY26 Non -Legacy Aid to Agencies: See Council Correspondence from
Elizabeth Anne Tingley-Pigge
September 2, 2025 City of Iowa City
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Kettle Grace
From: Tingley-Pigge, Beth Anne A <BethAnne.Tingley-Pigge@CignaHealthcare.Com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 10:20 AM
To: `City Council; Geoff Fruin Late Handouts Distributed
Subject: Feeback - Housing and Community Development Meeting
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Dear Council Members and Mr. Fruin,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to provide some feedback about the Housing and Community
Development Meeting held on August 18, 2025. 1 attended the meeting in person to learn more about how Iowa
City Government works.
While I appreciate the effort everyone put into organizing and participating in the meeting, I noticed that the
process for determiningwho would receive the grants did not follow a logical sequence. This lack of structure
created confusion and, in several instances, led to unprofessional behaviorthat was quite concerning.
Given these observations, I recommend that the city council reconsider the approval of the funds until the
commission can establish a more transparent and fact -based approach for dispersingthese grants. It is crucial for
the integrity of our work and the trust of our communitythat we handle such processes with the utmost
professionalism and clarity.
If you are a council member and you did not listen to the recording of this commission, I highly encourage you to
do so before the vote this evening. Criteria were discussed at the beginning of the meeting (not awarding to
organizations that recently received funds) but that criteria fell through the cracks in the ultimate
recommendations. Commissioners Said things like, "This organization can afford their own refrigerators" which
completely shut down another commissioner's supportfor a project. The chairperson asked each commissioner
their -favorite- grant submitter. A very poor choice of words, I believe. They also didn't understand who was
applying —The Free Medical Clinic did not apply but the Mental Health Clinic did.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I urge you to hold our commission accountable for using a rubric in
deciding who gets funds and for transparently communicating that information back to you and ultimately to the
public. I look forward to improving the approach and ensure a fair and transparent process in the future.
Most Sincerely,
Elizabeth Anne Tingley-Pigge
Iowa City, Iowa
319-594-2257