HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-18 OrdinanceItem Number: 10.a.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 18, 2025
Ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and Fees" of the City Code, to re-establish the
Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 386, Code of Iowa; and providing for the establishment of an operation
fund and the levy of an annual tax in connection therewith.
Prepared By: Rachel Kilburg Varley, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed By: Sue Dulek, First Assistant City Attorney
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
Fiscal Impact: None
Staff Recommendation: Approval
Commission Recommendations: At the October 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting, P&Z determined that the Petition meets the
requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 386, that the
operational activities of the proposed District are
appropriate in relation to existing laws, plans, and policies,
and that the means to implement the proposed activities
appear reasonably calculated to accomplish the proposed
objectives.
Attachments: ICDD SSMID 2025 Petition
P&Z minutes 10 15 25 draft
Evaluative Report
Notice of Public Hearing - ICDD SSMID Renewal 2025
Ordinance
Executive Summary:
On September 12, 2025, a petition for the re-establishment of the Iowa City Downtown Self
Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for ten (10) years was filed with the City
Clerk. The petition contains signatures of at least 25% of the property owners representing at
least 25% of the assessed valuation in the proposed district as required by state law. The
Petition requests reauthorization including expansion of the geographic boundaries of the
district and establishment of a SSMID levy rate of $2.50/$1,000 taxable value for 7 years with
the option to increase the rate by $0.25 in 2033 with Council approval and if deemed
necessary by the SSMID Board of Directors.
Pursuant to State Code, at their October 15, 2025 meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission reviewed the Petition for its merit and feasibility and prepared an Evaluative
Report regarding the proposed district. Upon receipt of this report, at their October 20, 2025
meeting, the City Council set and posted notice of a public hearing on November 18, 2025 to
consider an Ordinance re-establishing the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District for a period of ten years in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 386.
The third and final reading may not occur earlier than 30 days after the public hearing.
Adoption requires a 3/4 vote or 6 votes, and if a challenge by a certain amount of owners is
made, then a unanimous vote.
Background / Analysis:
Downtown Iowa City has had an active business association since the turn of the 19th
century after the founding of Iowa City in 1839, becoming the territorial capital in 1841, and
the official state capital in 1846. After more than a century of growth, the business association
rebranded in 2012 as the Iowa City Downtown District by a successful petition to property
owners to generate tax revenue through a Self Supported Municipal Improvement District
(SSMID) to enhance Downtown.
The Iowa City Downtown District SSMID was first established on December 6, 2011 by Ord.
11-4460 for a period of four years at a levy rate of $2 per $1,000 of taxable value. On
December 15, 2015, the SSMID was approved for an additional 10 years (expiring June 30,
2026) with expanded boundaries at a levy rate of $2 per $1,000 of taxable value for the first
five years and $2.50 per $1,000 of taxable value for the remaining five years. This recent
petition for reauthorization, filed on September 12, 2025, seeks reauthorization for an
additional 10 years (expiring June 30, 2036) at a SSMID levy rate of $2.50/$1,000 taxable
value for 7 years with the option to increase the rate by $0.25 in 2033 with Council approval
and if deemed necessary by the SSMID Board of Directors.
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is the organization responsible for overseeing the
SSMID. Currently, SSMID revenue accounts for approximately 45% of all ICDD revenue.
Activities and spending by ICDD is oversaw by a Board of Directors representing the District
members and stakeholders, including an ex-officio seat for the City of Iowa City. The ICDD's
mission is to champion a thriving downtown economy, fostering a vibrant community and
welcoming experiences for all. In pursuit of that mission, the ICDD advocates for the District
mission and serves as a mechanism to more efficiently implement District -wide marketing,
programs, events, and projects that support vitality for the benefit of all the businesses within
it, the University of Iowa, community members, and the region at large.
Iowa Code Chapter 386 governs the establishment and renewal of Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement Districts and the following is a documentation of the process followed:
1. ICDD filed the Petition on September 12, 2025. Staff reviewed the Petition to verify it
contained signatures of at least 25% of the property owners representing at least 25% of the
assessed valuation in the proposed district as required by state law, and recommended City
Council refer the Petition to the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z).
2. City Council referred the Petition to P&Z at the October 7 City Council Meeting. At its
October 15 meeting, P&Z reviewed the Petition for its merit and feasibility, prepared an
Evaluative Report regarding the proposed SSMID, and forwarded such report to the City
Council for their further consideration of the Downtown Iowa City SSMID.
3. At the October 20, 2025 regular formal meeting, City Council to set a public hearing for the
Ordinance to establish the proposed district. The City Clerk published notice of the public
hearing and mailed a copy of such notice by certified mail to each property owner affected at
least 15 days before the public hearing.
4. The public hearing and First Consideration of the Ordinance is scheduled for the
November 18, 2025 City Council meeting.
5. Three readings of the Ordinance are required to establish the proposed district (final
adoption cannot occur earlier than 30 days after the public hearing). Final adoption of the
Ordinance will require a 3/4 vote or 6 votes, and if a challenge by a certain amount of owners
is made, then a unanimous vote.
PETITION
To establish a Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to
Chapter 386 of the Code of Iowa continuing under the established name of the "Iowa
City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District" and establish its
operating terms for the term of this ordinance;
We, the undersigned, being owners of the property within the SSMID, hereby petition
the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386 of the
Code of Iowa (the "Act") as follows:
1. To establish by ordinance a Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District in Iowa
City, Johnson County, Iowa:
a. The name of which shall be the "Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported
Municipal Improvement District" (also known as the "Iowa City Downtown
District" and herein referred to as the "District").
b. A description of the boundaries and a map of the District is attached hereto
as Exhibit A showing the updated District boundaries.
c. The purposes of which shall be the undertaking of actions and the
performance of administration, redevelopment, and revitalization of the
District, as authorized by the Act, any and all of which actions and
improvements are intended to benefit the property, businesses, and residents
within the District, including, but not limited to activities that expand the mix of
businesses, increase consumer traffic, improve cleanliness and safety,
enhance urban design, beautification, lighting, and the Downtown landscape
in general.
2. To establish a Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District through the petition
process for ten (10) years, commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2036.
3. To establish a self -supported improvement district operation fund for the District and
levy an annual tax (the "Operation Tax") upon property defined in Iowa Code-§386.8,
commencing on July 1, 2026, as follows:
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a. For the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2033, the maximum Ivy rate
shall not exceed two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one tMotrsarld3dollars
($1,000) taxable value.
b. For the period of July 1, 2033, through June 30, 2036, the ma1X1mum jvy rate
shall not exceed two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) per one thousand
dollars ($1,000) taxable value.
c. It is the intent of this Petition that the operation taxes levied and collected on
behalf of the District shall be expended for new, additional, or enhanced services
within the District for the Iowa City Downtown District, and that the City shall not
diminish the type and extent of current governmental services provided in
boundaries of the district.
d. This Petition does not request any levy for a Debt or Capital Fund.
4. To annually allocate all amounts collected in the Operation Fund for one or more of
the following purposes at such times and under such conditions as shall be
recommended by budget to the City Council by the Iowa City Downtown District Board
of Directors as described in Item 5 below:
a. Services, including but not limited to, development and management of
activities in support of business retention and attraction, marketing,
advertising, business support services, establishment and promotion of
special events, festivals, and activities, and a contingency reserve fund for
extraordinary expenses.
b. Physical or other improvements designed to enhance the image and
appearance of the District, including, but not limited to enhanced cleaning,
lighting Improvements, decorative enhancements, signage and campaign
banners, landscaping, and public or private art.
c. To employ an Executive Director and staff who shall work for the Board of
Directors to manage the work of the Iowa City Downtown District and to
fulfill the intent of this Petition and Ordinance establishing the
Self -Supporting Municipal Improvement District.
5. It is the intent of this Petition that the City of Iowa City enter into an operating
agreement with the Iowa City Downtown District Board of Directors (hereinafter
referred to as the "Board"). All SSMID levy monies shall be appropriated to the Board
for the management and operation of the District. From time to time, the City of Iowa
City may provide additional revenue to the Board for the purposes of the management
and operation of the District. 10
a. The Board shall remain as a 501 (c)(6) non-profit organiza#ion with
composition of up to 24 members on its Board -of DirepTgrs wit[Ir
bylaws and organizational documents that are in compliance with
state and federal law. There shall be an Advisory Board for the
District and the Advisory Board shall report, as required, to the City
Council of Iowa City as requested, and no less than annually for
budgetary approval.
b. The Advisory Board contemplated in a future operating agreement
with the City is made up of the Downtown District Board President,
Vice -President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Past -President. Any
board seats designated by an assessed value or square footage
requirement shall be determined based on the assessed value or
square footage as of that tax year. Nonvoting board membership
may consist of stakeholders of the district, including other
community and economic development organizations, nonprofit
service providers, and municipal representatives.
6. The District is located within the boundaries of Tax Increment Finance (TIF)
Districts which have been created by the City. Notwithstanding that fact, it is the
intent of this Petition that the City shall reimburse the District for any SSMID levy
captured against TIF properties within the District. To accomplish this, it is the intent
of this Petition that an amount of funds which would have been derived from the
annual SSMID levy of the Operation Tax against TIF properties within the District, if
the District were not located within such TIF Districts, shall be made available
annually for the services, improvements, and activities set out in this Petition., and
that the City should take all actions necessary to accomplish this purpose, including,
if necessary, allocation to these services, improvements and activities of a portion of
the incremental property taxes which are attributable to properties within the District.
These allocations may be from the SSMID levy or other sources. It is the intent of
this Petition that nothing in this paragraph prevents both the District and City to
agree that all or portion of the SSMID levy captured against TIF properties within the
District shall be maintained by the City and not reimbursed to the District for the
benefit of both parties. Such agreement should be formalized and approved by the
District Board and City Manager.
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PROPOSED SSMID AREA
(2025)
BEGINNING AT THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF THE
PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 57, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PLATTED ALLEY AND ITS WESTERLY EXTENSION TO ITS INTERSECTION
WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LINN STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID LINN STREET AND ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION TO A
POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON STREET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099 AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 57 AT PAGE 120 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE;
THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099, AND A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 68,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 68, TO A POINT ON THE EAST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CLINTON STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CLINTON STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION, AND SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 6, OF BLOCK 93, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 93, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
WEST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 93, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 93, TO ITS INTERSECTION
WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COURT STREET;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COURT STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY
EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD; w
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD TO ITS lki"F,RSECIijo"N
WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET; l�
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET TO ITS INTERSECT[OA��[TH Tjf
WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BOWERY STREET;
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THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BOWERY STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 1
OF LYON'S I"' ADDITION;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROJECTION, EAST LINE OF SAID PLATTED NORTH SOUTH ALLEY AND THE
EAST LINE OF THE NORTH SOUTH PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF BERRYHILL & PIERCE ADDITION TO ITS INTERSECTION
WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND, AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 4771 AT PAGES 112-116 OF THE RECORDS OF THE
JOHNSON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE:
THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL_
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET:
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET.
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA
CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH 75 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH 75 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 41, AND NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF
SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 41, AND THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE,
TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8, OF BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 40, AND THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 40;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTHERLY LINE OF THE FORMER CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, & PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY;
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF THE FORMER CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, & PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA
CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 40, AND THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8, BLOCK 39, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, AND ITS EASTERLY EXTENSION, TO ITS INTERSECTION
WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JOHNSON STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE STREET;a
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THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID W f s- RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE STREET TO ITS INTERSECTIObt'W1TH'i `MLICH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON STREET TO ITS INTERS? CTjON pal H THE
WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON STREET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE
WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY:
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH
LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY, IN SAID BLOCK 37;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATED EAST WEST ALLEY OF SAID BLOCK 37, THE WESTERLY
PROJECTION THEREOF, THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 48, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA
CITY, AND THE WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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PRELIMINARY
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 2025
— 6:00 PM — FORMAL MEETING
E M M A J. HARVAT HALL, CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
James Davies, Maggie Elliott, Steve Miller, Billie Townsend, Chad
Wade
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Kaleb Beining, Scott Quellhorst
STAFF PRESENT:
Sue Dulek, Anne Russett, Rachel Kilburg Varley
OTHERS PRESENT:
Betsy Potter
RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
By a vote of 5-0 the Commission recommends that the District petition be approved and the draft
Evaluated Report attached be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration.
CALL TO ORDER:
Elliott called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION ON THE PROPOSED RENEWAL AND EXPANSION OF
THE SELF- SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR DOWNTOWN IOWA
CITY:
Kilburg Varley introduced herself as the Economic Development Coordinator for the city of Iowa
City and is presenting today the petition for renewal and expansion that the Iowa City Downtown
Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) submitted. The Planning and Zoning
Commission's role is this process was included in the agenda packet and Kilburg Varley also
attached a draft evaluative report, which is what the State code asked that the Planning and
Zoning Commission provide, if they're so inclined.
Kilburg Varley first gave an overview of what a SSMID (Self -Supported Municipal Improvement
District) is. It is essentially a self-imposed taxing district where property owners within that
district, if they so choose, sign a petition, and if there's enough of them, they agree to impose an
additional tax beyond their standard property tax upon themselves, and that tax revenue
provides additional funding to be used within the district for additional or expanded or enhanced
types of services, projects and programs that's above and beyond what the municipality
provides. SSMIDs are authorized by Iowa Code Chapter 386, a copy of that code was included
in the agenda packet. Kilburg Varley reiterated a quick overview of the process. Property owners
sign petition forms to either form or renew a district, and that petition must be signed by at least
25% of property owners representing 25% of the total assessed value. If that is all valid, then
City Council would establish the district by ordinance, with three readings at the City Council
level, and then that SSMID levy is collected and used to help fund those district improvements
and projects. Iowa City currently has two Self -Supported Municipal Improvement Districts within
Iowa City limits, the South of Six SSMID that came before this Commission a few years ago and
the Iowa City Downtown District SSMID which has been in existence for nearly 15 years, first
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established in 2011 and then in 2015 the boundaries were expanded and the district was
renewed for 10 years, which is the current authorization that they're under, and that expires June
30, 2026. Kilburg Varley noted under the current SSMID authorization the first five years levied a
$2 per $1,000 of taxable value as a SSMID tax on the properties within the district and then for
the last five years that increased to $2.50 per $1,000 of taxable value.
Kilburg Varley stated the Iowa City Downtown SSMID is managed by the Iowa City Downtown
District and is a 501(c)6 organization and is who executes the SSMID financing mechanism.
Again, the Planning and Zoning Commission's role in the process for either creating or renewing
a SSMID is laid out in Iowa Code Chapter 386 and the first step is for those property owners to
decide if they want to sign and submit the petition to the City declaring that they want a renewal
of the SSMID. The City received the petition for the renewal from the Downtown District on
September 15, 2025. Staff then had to verify that the petition contains the required signatures of
25% threshold of property owners and assessed value. Staff performed that review and verified
that they met those thresholds. Staff then notified City Council at the October 7 meeting and City
Council has forwarded the petition to Planning and Zoning. State Code states Planning and
Zoning needs to review the petition on the merit and feasibility of the project and prepare an
evaluative report on the proposed district. If Planning and Zoning chooses to approve and
forward this evaluative report, then the next steps would be for City Council to set a public
hearing and post the public notice for that per the standard process, they would also need to mail
a copy by certified mail to all the affected property owners, after the public hearing is held within
the required timelines then City Council can then consider adopting an ordinance which
reestablishes this SSMID.
Kilburg Varley shared a map of the district outlining the current district boundaries and the
expanded proposed boundaries. The proposed expansion is in the Northside Marketplace area
and then to also extend the district down to the railroad tracks. Kilburg Varley stated all the
properties within the district are zoned for commercial, mixed -use or multi -residential and State
Code requires that it be commercial properties. The petition proposes to extend the current
SSMID for another 10 years, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2036, and for the first seven years of
that extension the SSMID levy rate would remain what it is right now, $2.50 per $1,000 of
assessed value and then for the final three years the district would have the option, with their
board's approval, to increase to $2.75 per $1,000 of assessed value. Kilburg Varley explained
these revenues would be used to help support their operations which includes business support
services, marketing and advertising programming, special events like festivals and different
activities, physical improvements, enhanced cleaning, lighting, public art, landscaping, seasonal
decorations, etc., and staff, including an executive director, to help them implement their work.
Kilburg Varley reiterated the State Code requires Planning and Zoning to consider the petition
and prepare an evaluative report on the merit and feasibility of the proposal. In the spirit of that
law, staff reviewed the petition and in the agenda packet outlined the different points for the
Commission's consideration which staff believes support the petition. Kilburg Varley then
reviewed the criteria, first, the property in the district does meet all the criteria in the State Code,
it has contiguous boundaries, its commercial property, and it's located within City limits of which it
meets all those criteria. Second, it did meet that threshold of the 25% of property owners and
assessed value. Third, it met the requirement of the code of what that petition all needs to
include, defining a name, a duration, what the boundaries are. Fourth that the levy rate, the
purposes, and the projects proposed for the use the levy revenue are valid. Fifth, staff finds that
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the purpose of the district is adequately described. Sixth, staff doesn't believe that this proposal
conflicts with any existing City codes, plans or policies. In fact, staff asserts it supports several
including the Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and the
City Council Strategic Plan. Seven, that the estimated SSMID levy revenue under this expansion
would be sufficient to carry out the goals and uses identified in the petition and staff finds that
with approximately $1,000,000 it is sufficient and therefore meets the requirements of the State
Code. Eighth, that the activities that the district proposing to use the SSMID levy are all in line
with state and local laws, plans and policies. Staff finds that the proposal is reasonably
calculated to meet their objectives.
Staff recommends that Planning and Zoning recommend the petition for approval and forward
the draft evaluative report to City Council for their consideration. If Planning and Zoning choose
to do that, next steps are City Council will set a public hearing, post and mail the notice, and then
consider an ordinance to approve the extension. Following that, the City would need to approve
a separate operating agreement with the Downtown District.
Townsend asked what effect it would have if the proposal was not approved. Kilburg Varley
stated that the Downtown District is a separate 501(c)6 organization, so in theory it could
continue, however it would not have much of a funding mechanism. The SSMID levy collected
accounts for about half of their annual revenue so if this extension of the downtown SSMID is not
approved, then they would lose the most reliable and significant source of revenue that they
have to carry out their activities.
Betsy Potter (Executive Director, Downtown District) stated currently about a third of the overall
budget it from the SSMID, it changes a little bit with the expanded boundaries. Another third
comes from events revenue that they make up from different ticketing and sponsorships and the
final third of the budget comes from support from the city of Iowa City's contribution towards the
block by block ambassador services, the University of Iowa contribution that they provide
annually, and then any other partnerships or programming sponsorships overall.
Miller noted since it has to be commercial property does that mean if there is residential within
the boundary it just doesn't get taxed. Kilburg Varley verified that was correct.
Potter stated the big catalyst to the larger expansion is that they feel like they've had a big impact
on downtown over the last 13 years but that the expanded boundaries, over towards the new
UIHC campus (former Mercy Hospital) and then south of Burlington are opportunity areas for
their organization and for the City overall.
Wade asked what's the vision for the expanded boundaries and what would they contribute to
the neighborhood. Potter replied first they would communicate with the property owners and
businesses to understand what they want to see in those areas, but overall they're just hoping to
expand services to those areas. For example, right now they end the ambassador services at
Encounter Cafe and there's a big opportunity for Gilbert Street and beyond to expand those
services. Potter noted all of their grant programs, events, marketing, they don't do outside of their
existing boundaries so this expansion would be an opportunity to include a number of
businesses that have wanted to be included for a long time into the organization. This allows
additional businesses that want to participate to be part of the organization.
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Miller moved to recommend that the District petition be approved and the draft Evaluated
Report attached be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration.
Davies seconded the motion.
A vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
Davies thinks it's definitely worthy of merit, it is a great program and it's done a lot of good for the
community as a whole. The downtown really serves as an anchor and a hub culturally. He did
want to mention the University being such a large property holder and not paying property tax,
being aware of their contribution and making sure it's proportional as the boundaries expand that
the burden doesn't fall unduly on the private property holders, he'd hope that the University
contribution would increase proportionally.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 27 2025:
Wade moved to approve the meeting minutes from August 27, 2025. Miller seconded the motion,
a vote was taken and the motion passed 5-0.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 3 2025:
Wade moved to approve the meeting minutes from September 3, 2025. Davies seconded the
motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 4-1 (Miller abstained due to absence).
PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION:
Russett reminded the Commission that there's the joint City Council/Planning and Zoning
Commission work session next Tuesday at 4:00 to get an update on the Comprehensive Plan
engagement that the consultant has been conducting over the past six months or so.
Miller asked if there is an agenda or anything the Commission needs to prepare. Russett replied
no, it's an opportunity for the consultant to share the input that they've received from multiple
different activities over the course of several months. There was the website, they held meetings,
attended pop up events like Party in the Parks and National Night Out, held focus groups and
stakeholder interviews, and this is an opportunity for them to share what they heard through
those processes.
Dulek noted the Planning and Zoning chair has resigned, effective December 1, he's moving, so
if anyone know anybody who wants to apply to be on Planning and Zoning let either her or
Russett know and they can find out the deadline, it'll probably be somewhere mid -November to
submit the application.
ADJOURNMENT:
Elliott moved to adjourn, Townsend seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
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I � CITY OF IOWA CITY
AU111 0
EM"RANDUM
To: City Council
From: Maggie Elliott, Vice -Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission "
Date: October 15, 2025
Re: Evaluative Report on a Proposed Iowa City Downtown Self-Supp rted Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID)
The City has received, and City Council has forwarded for our review, a petition by property
owners for a proposed renewed and expanded Downtown Iowa City Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) district. The petition requests the renewal and expansion of the
existing Iowa City Downtown SSMID.
Iowa Code states that the SSMID petition must be signed by at least 25% of the property owners
and representing at least 25% of the assessed value of the proposed district. Staff verified the
petition filed on September 12, 2025 meets these two thresholds and notified City Council of the
receipt of the petition.
Next, Iowa Code requires the Planning & Zoning Commission to review the petition for its merit
and feasibility and make an evaluative report to the City Council. After the review at its meeting
on October 15, 2025, the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval and forwarding
this review to the City Council for their further consideration of the Downtown Iowa City SSMID.
The following is a review and our determination of the proposed Downtown Iowa City SSMID's
merit and feasibility.
1. Whether the property in the proposed district meets all the criteria established in Section
386.3(1):
The Iowa City Downtown SSMID ( also herein referred to as the "District") petition
appears to meet the minimum requirements of Iowa Code Section 386.3(1), which
states that a district shall. a) "[b]e compromised of contiguous property... zoned for
commercial or industrial uses" and be "located wholly within the boundaries of the
city, b) jble given a descriptive name containing the words 'self-supporting municipal
improvement district. and c) be comprised of property related in some manner......
The District is comprised of contiguous property zoned for commercial use and is
within the boundaries of the City of Iowa City. The petition states that the District is
entitled "Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District."
Finally, the property within the District is related in that it is physically located in Iowa
City, is contiguous, and serves as a commercial hub for the community.
October 16, 2025
Page 2
2. Whether the petition submitted is sufficiently clear and contains the requisite number of
signatures from property owners representing the necessary assessed value of all the
taxable property within the proposed district:
The District petition provides detailed explanations of the proposed operations of the
SSMID and the requirements of SSMID property owners,
Staff has reviewed the petition and verified the signatures of at least twenty-five
percent of all the owners of property within the proposed district have signed the
petition, and that these signatures together represent ownership of property with an
assessed value of at least twenty-five percent of the assessed value of all of the
property in the proposed district per Iowa Code Section 386.3(2)(a).
3. Whether the petition sufficiently describes the boundaries of the district or provides a
consolidated description of the property contained therein:
The petition provides a legal description of the boundaries of the District, and a map
indicating the parcels of land included within the District per Iowa Code Section
386.3(2)(b).
4. Whether a maximum rate of tax that maybe imposed upon the property within the
district and the purposes for which it may be levied are set forth; -
The District petition establishes a maximum tax rate of $2.50 per $1, 000 of assessed
value for the first seven years of the authorization, and a maximum tax rate of $2.75
per $1,000 of assessed value for the remaining three years. This meets the
requirement of Iowa Code Section 386.3(2)(d). The petition states the purpose of the
tax is to provide new, additional or enhanced services within the District.
5. Whether the purpose of the district is adequately described, as well as any
improvements or other project activities that may be the subject of the petition:
As stated in Item 4 on Page 2, the petition states that the purpose of the District is to
provide for new, additional or enhanced services within the District. In particular, the
petition details how revenues collected for the District Operating Fund may be used
in support of the provision of services, physical or capital improvements, and hiring of
an Executive Director and staff.
6. Whether the proposed district or improvements would conflict in any way with any
existing laws, plans or City policies, including comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances,
local or regional development plans or programs, local, state or federal laws or
regulations or other established special districts:
The operations, services, and improvements that can occur under the proposed
District do not appear to conflict with any existing laws, plans or policies.
October 16, 2025
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The District overlaps with the City -University Urban Renewal Area. Under
previous authorizations and as proposed for renewal, the SSMID petition does
not conflict with the goals or purposes of this Urban Renewal Area. The petition
outlines how tax revenue captured by TIF shall be reimbursed back to the
Proposed District.
7. Whether the taxes proposed, if any, will be sufficient to pay the anticipated costs or other
expenses.
The revenue generated from the proposed SSMiD would be approximately
$1, 00, 000 per year. This amount would be sufficient to adequately staff the
organization, and to cover costs associated with marketing, projects, programs,
services, and improvements in the District.
8. Whether the formation of the district is consistent with or in furtherance of other
identifiable City policies or goals:
• One of the principal goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to foster an environment in
the Downtown area that is attractive to new employers, is pedestrian -oriented, and
has strong cultural, commercial, and residential character.
• The Downtown and Riverfront Crossings Master Plan clearly outlines a number of
aligned goals and priorities for investment in the downtown, south downtown, and
central crossings areas covered by the proposed District boundaries.
• The City Council Strategic Plan includes several goals and priorities related to
establishing Iowa City as a strong business community, cultivating the business
ecosystem, partnering for desirable development, and creating inviting and active
outdoor spaces for the community.
• The District petition states that one of the purposes of the SSMID is to provide
physical enhancements to improve the image and appearance of the District,
including lighting, signage, landscaping, and public art.
The review by the Planning and Zoning Commission determines that the petition meets the
requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 386, and that:
The operational activities (as defined in Iowa Code Section 386.8) of the Proposed
District are appropriate in relation to existing laws, plans and policies; and
The means to implement the proposal appear reasonably calculated to accomplish the
Proposed District objectives.
Notice of Public Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, TO CONSIDER A PETITION TO RE-
ESTABLISH A SELF -SUPPORTED MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT WITHIN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
The City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa will hold a public hearing at its meeting on
November 18, 2025 which commences at 6:00 P.M. in the Emma J. Harvat Hall, City Hall, Iowa
City, Iowa, or if said meeting is cancelled, at the next meeting of the City Council thereafter as
posted by the City Clerk to consider establishment of a Self -Supported Municipal Improvement
District within the city limits.
Pursuant to Chapter 386 of the Code of Iowa, herein "Act," a Petition has been filed with
the City Council requesting that the City re-establish a Self -Supported Municipal Improvement
District (SSMID) as contemplated by Chapter 386 of the Code. This Petition requests that the
current SSMID established by Ordinance of the City Council in 2015 be extended for a period of
ten (10) years with an expanded area and sets forth maximum tax rates to be imposed and levied
on property within the District.
The name of the proposed District shall be the "Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported
Municipal Improvement District." The District is overseen by, and commonly known as, the Iowa
City Downtown District (ICDD).
The legal description of the property to be included in the proposed Iowa City Downtown
SS I D is set forth below:
BEGINNING AT THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET WHERE IT
INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 57,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PLATTED ALLEYAND ITS
WESTERLY EXTENSION TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF LINN STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID LINN STREET AND
ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
BLOOMINGTON STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099 AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 57 AT PAGE 120 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE;
THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2012099, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099, AND
A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 68,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY -
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN
BLOCK 68, TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE
STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET
STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CLINTON
STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CLINTON STREET TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON
STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET,
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION, AND SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET,
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET, -
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET TO
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 6, OF BLOCK 93,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY -
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK
93, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY IN BLOCK 93, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN
BLOCK 93, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
COURT STREET, -
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COURT STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF CAPITOL STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF GILBERT STREET;
THENCE NORTHERLYALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF BOWERY STREET, -
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF BOWERY STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY
EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 1
OF LYON'S 1ST ADDITION;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROJECTION, EAST LINE OF SAID
PLATTED NORTH SOUTH ALLEYAND THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTH SOUTH
PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF BERRYHILL & PIERCE ADDITION TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND, AS DESCRIBED IN
BOOK 4771 AT PAGES 112-116 OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE;
THENCE NORTHERLYALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT -OF- WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET, -
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET.
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 2.42
FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA
CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH
75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EAST 2.42
FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH
75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH 75
FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH 75 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK
41, AND NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 41, AND THE
NOR THERL Y EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 8, OF BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 40, AND THE
NOR THERL Y EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 40;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY, TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE FORMER CHICAGO, ROCK
ISLAND, & PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY,
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF THE FORMER
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, & PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF
IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 40, AND THE NORTHERLY
EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8, BLOCK
39, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, -
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, AND ITS
EASTERLY EXTENSION, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF JOHNSON STREET,
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JOHNSON STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF -WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE
STREET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE STREET TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
JOHNSON STREET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY -
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY,
IN SAID BLOCK 37;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATED EAST WEST ALLEY OF
SAID BLOCK 37, THE WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, THE SOUTH LINE OF THE
PLATTED EAST WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 48, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, AND
THE WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
The purposes of the proposed Iowa City Downtown SSMID shall be the undertaking of
actions authorized by the Act and include development and management of activities in support
of business retention and attraction, marketing, advertising, business support services,
establishment and promotion of special events, festivals, and activities, making of physical or
other improvements designed to enhance the image and appearance of the District, and the
employment of an Executive Director and staff to manage the work of the District. The petition
expresses the intent that the City will continue the type and extent of governmental services
currently provided and that the work of the Iowa City Downtown SSMID will provide new and
enhanced services.
The maximum rate of tax which is requested to be imposed and to be levied annually
against property in the District (excluding property assessed as residential property) shall not
exceed a rate of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) taxable
value for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2033; and a rate of two dollars and seventy
five cents ($2.75) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) taxable value for the period of July 1, 2033
through June 30, 2036. The proposed levy is in addition to all other taxes and will be distributed
to the operation fund established by the SSMID Ordinance.
Copies of the Petition, proposed boundary map, and Ordinance are on file for public
examination in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa.
Any person or organization desired to be heard shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at
the public hearing.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing in
a newspaper published at least once weekly and having a general circulation in the City, not less
than four (4) nor more than twenty (20) days before said hearing.
s/Kellie K. Grace
City Clerk, Iowa City, Iowa
Rachel Kilhurg Varley, Ec. Dev. Coordinator, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5248
Ordinance No.
Ordinance amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and Fees" of the City
Code, to re-establish the Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District (SSMID) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 386,
Code of Iowa; and providing for the establishment of an operation fund and
the levy of an annual tax in connection therewith.
Whereas, the City of Iowa City is authorized by Chapter 386, Code of Iowa (the "Act') to
create a self -supported municipal improvement district in the City, to provide for the existence
and operation of such district, to provide for the maintenance of improvements or self-liquidating
improvements for such district, and to levy taxes with respect to such district, all as more
specifically defined in the Act; and,
Whereas, Ordinance No. 11-4460 adopted on December 6, 2011 established the Iowa
City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for a period of four (4)
years; and,
Whereas, Ordinance No. 15-4649 adopted on December 15, 2015 re-established the
Iowa City Downtown SSMID for an additional ten (10) years and expanded boundaries that will
expire on June 30, 2026; and
Whereas, on September 12, 2025, a Petition was filed to again re-establish the SSMID
for a period of ten (10) years with expanded boundaries as described therein ('Proposed
District"); and,
Whereas, the Petition is in compliance with the provisions of the Act; and,
Whereas, on October 7, 2025, the City Council received the Petition and referred it to
the City's Planning and Zoning Commission for review in accordance with the Act; and,
Whereas, on October 15, 2025, the City's Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed
the Petition on the merit and feasibility of the Proposed District and forwarded an Evaluative
Report to the City Council; and,
Whereas, on October 21, 2025, the City Council scheduled a public hearing for
November 18, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., at which it proposed to take action for the establishment of
the Proposed District, and did direct that notice of such hearing be given in accordance with the
Act; and,
Whereas, notice of the hearing was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen on October
30, 2025, and a copy of such notice was mailed by certified mail on November 3, 2025, to the
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affected owners of record of real property located within the Proposed District as shown by the
records of the Johnson County Auditor, in satisfaction of the notice requirements of the Act; and,
Whereas, at the Public Hearing, the City Council did meet and hear all owners of
property in the Proposed District and residents of the City desiring to express their views with
respect to the establishment of the Proposed District; and,
Whereas, on November 18, 2025, the City Council closed the public hearing on the
creation of the Proposed District and found that the Petition and the Proposed District satisfied
the applicable requirements imposed by the Act; and,
Whereas, more than thirty days have now passed since the public hearing on the
creation of the Proposed District was closed, and a petition containing the requisite number of
signatures that would require the matter to be withdrawn from Council consideration has not
been filed with the City Clerk opposing the creation of the Proposed District.
Now Therefore, Be It Ordained, by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
Section I. Chapter 7, entitled "Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District," Title 3, entitled "Finances, Taxation and Fees," of the City Code, is
hereby repealed and the following is inserted in lieu thereof.,
1. In accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 386 there is hereby established and
created in the City of Iowa City, a self -supported municipal improvement district as defined in
the Act, the name of which shall be the "Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District" (herein the "District").
2. The District shall include all property within the following described boundaries
BEGINNING AT THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET WHERE
IT INTERSECTS THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 57,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID PLATTED ALLEYAND ITS
WESTERLY EXTENSION TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF LINN STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID LINN STREET AND
ITS SOUTHERLY EXTENSION TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
BLOOMINGTON STREET,'
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099 AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 57 AT PAGE 120 IN THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON
COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE,
THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2012099, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099, AND
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A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 68,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,,
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN
BLOCK 68, TO A POINTON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAYLINE OF DUBUQUE
STREET,
THENCE SOUTHALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET
STREET,'
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CLINTON
STREET;
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CLINTON STREET TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WA Y LINE OF WASHINGTON
STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET,,
THENCE SOUTHALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION, AND SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET,,
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET,,
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET TO
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 6, OF BLOCK 93,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK
93, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH -SOUTH
ALLEY IN BLOCK 93, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE SOUTHALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY IN
BLOCK 93, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
COURTSTREET,
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COURT STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF CAPITOL STREET,
THENCE SOUTHALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD;
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THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF GILBERT STREET,,
THENCE NORTHERLYALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GILBERT STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OF BOWERY STREET,
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF BOWERY STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHERLY
EXTENSION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE PLATTED NORTH SOUTH ALLEY M BLOCK 1
OF LYON'S IST ADDITION,
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID SOUTHERLY PROJECTION, EAST LINE OF SAID
PLATTED NORTH SOUTH ALLEYAND THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTH SOUTH
PLATTED ALLEY IN BLOCK i OF BERRYHILL 8 PIERCE ADDITION TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND, AS DESCRIBED IN
BOOK 4771 AT PAGES 112-116 OF THE RECORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE,
THENCE NORTHERLYALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT -OF- WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET,
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET.
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF COLLEGE STREET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 2.42
FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA
CITY;
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH
75 FEET OF LOT7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID EAST 2.42
FEET OF THE SOUTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH
75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTH 75
FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
THENCE NORTHALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH 75 FEET OF LOT 8, BLOCK
41, AND NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,,
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 41, AND THE
NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 8, OF BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY;
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THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 40, AND THE
NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE
NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 40;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY, TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE FORMER CHICAGO, ROCK
ISLAND, 8 PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY,
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE OF THE FORMER
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND, 8 PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF
IOWA CITY,,
THENCE NORTHALONG SAID WEST LINE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 40, AND THE NORTHERLY
EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8, BLOCK
39, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39,
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, AND ITS
EASTERLY EXTENSION, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAYLINE
OF JOHNSON STREET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JOHNSON STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT- OF -WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET,'
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE
STREET,
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE STREET TO
ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET;
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
JOHNSON STREET;
THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF JOHNSON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET,
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET, TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY,
IN SAID BLOCK 37;
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THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATED EAST WEST ALLEY OF
SAID BLOCK 37, THE WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, THE SOUTH LINE OF THE
PLATTED EAST WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 48, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, AND
THE WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
3. It is hereby found and determined that all of the property within the District is
similarly related so that the present and potential use or enjoyment of the property is benefited
by the condition, performance of administration, redevelopment, revitalization and maintenance
of the District and the owners of property in the District have a present and potential benefit from
the condition, performance of administration, redevelopment, revitalization and maintenance of
the District.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, there is hereby established and created a
self -supported municipal improvement district operation fund with respect to the District to be
known as the "Iowa City Downtown Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District Operation
Fund" (herein the "Operation Fund"), for which the City may certify taxes (the "Operation Tax")
against the property, as defined in the Act (excluding property assessed as residential property
for property tax purposes), within the District (the "Property') each year, in addition to all other
taxes, commencing with the levy of taxes for collection in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026
for the purposes of paying the administrative and operational expenses of the District, as
defined and authorized in the Act or paying part or all of the maintenance expenses of
"improvements" or "self-liquidating improvements", as defined in the Act, for a period of ten (10)
years.
5. The City may disburse the amounts collected in the Operation Fund, in accordance with
the recommendations of the Iowa City Downtown District Board of Directors as described in
paragraph 5 of the Petition, for one or more of the following purposes:
a) Develop and manage activities in support of marketing, business retention and
attraction, including but not limited to:
(1) Development and management of business retention and attraction activities
(2) Marketing and advertising
(3) Business support services
(4) Establishment and promotion of special events, festivals, and activities
(5) Contingency reserve fund for extraordinary expenses
b) Physical or other improvements designed to enhance the image and appearance of the
District, including but not limited to:
(1) Enhanced cleaning
(2) Lighting improvements
(3) Seasonal and decorative enhancements
(4) Signage and banners
(5) Landscaping
(6) Public or private art
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c) To hire an Executive Director and, if needed, other support staff who will work for the
Board of Directors and to fulfill the intent of this Petition and Ordinance establishing the
SSMID.
6. The rate of the Operation Tax to be levied annually, in addition to all other taxes, as
aforesaid, shall not exceed: 1) For the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2033, a rate of
two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value,
commencing with the levy of taxes for collection in the seven fiscal years beginning July 1,
2026; and, 2) For the period July 1, 2033 through June 30, 2036, a rate of two dollars and
seventy-five cents ($2.75) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable value for collection in
the three fiscal years beginning July 1, 2033.
SECTION Il. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABILITY. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2026
Passed and approved this day of 20_
Attest, City Clerk
Approved by�
J City Attorney' Office
(Sue Dulek — 11/13/2025) -
Ordinance No. _
Page No. 8
First Consideration: November 18, 2025
Vote for passage:
AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe Salih, Teague, Weilein
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Second Consideration:
Vote for passage:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Pass and Adopt:
It was moved by
, and seconded by , that the
ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS:
ABSENT:
Alter
Bergus
Harmsen
Moe
Salih
Teague
Weilein
Date published:
Rachel Kilburg Varley, Ec. Dev. Coordinator, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240;
Ordinance No.
amending Title 3, "Finance, Taxation and
Code, to
Code of Iowa;
the levy of an
Whereas, the C
create a self -supported
and operation of such c
improvements for such
specifically defined in It
ish the Iowa City Downtown
rict (SSMID) pursuant to the
I providing for the establishn
ual tax in connection therew
Fees" f the City
jpjp6rted Municipal
s of Chapter 386,
an operation fund and
Iowa City is authorized by gKapter 386, Code of Iowa (the "Act") to
cipal improvement distric n the City, to provide for the existence
I, to provide for the ma0ftenance of improvements or self-liquidating
N, and to levy taxes Wfth respect to such district, all as more
Whereas, Ordinance No.
City Downtown Self -Supported t,
years; and,
Whereas, Ordinance No. 1
Iowa City Downtown SSMID for at
expire cD Jul i 026; and
on December 6, 2011 established the Iowa
nent District (SSMID) for a period of four (4)
ipted on December 15, 2015 re-established the
ten (10) years and expanded boundaries that will
Whereas, on Septemb r 12, 2025, a Pet 'on was filed to again re-establish the SSMID
for a period of ten (10) yea .th expanded boun ries as described therein ("Proposed
District"); and,
Whereas, th/dZoninng
is in compliance with the to
of the Act; and,
Whereas, or 7, 2025, the City Council re ived the Petition and referred it to
the City's Planning Commission for review in a ordance with the Act; and,
Whereas, n October 15, 2025, the City's Planning an oning Commission reviewed
the Petition on t merit and feasibilityof the Proposed District a d forwarded an Evaluative
Reportto the C' Council; and,
Whet s, on October 21, 2025, the City Council schedule\aublic hearing for
November 1 , 2025, at 6:00 P.M., at which it proposed to take ache establishment of
the Propos District, and did direct that notice of such hearing bn accordance with the
Act; and,
Whereas, notice of the hearing was published in the Iowa City Press Citizen on October
30, 2025, and a copy of such notice was mailed by certified mail on November 3, 2025, to the
affected owners of record of real property located within the Proposed District as shown by the
records pf the Johnson County Auditor, in satisfaction of the notice requirements of the Act; an
Wh eas, at the Public Hearing, the City Council did meet and hear all owners
property in th Proposed District and residents of the City desiring to express their ws with
respect to the a tablishment of the Proposed District; and,
Whereas, o November 18, 2025, the City Council closed the pub' hearing on the
creation of the Propo d District and found that the Petition and the P osed District satisfied
the applicable requirem nts imposed by the Act; and,
Whereas, more tha thirty days have now passed sinc he public hearing on the
creation of the Proposed Dis ct was closed, and a petition,96ntaining the requisite number of
signatures that would require matter to be withdrawn P6m Council consideration has not
been fled with the City Clerk op sing the creation of to Proposed District.
Now Therefore, Be It Ordained, by toe City
Section I. Chapter 7, entitled "
Improvement District," Title 3, entitled
hereby repealed and the following is ii
the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
e.y,owntown Self -Supported Municipal
.as, Taxation and Fees," of the City Code, is
in lieu thereof.,
1. In accordance with low de hapter 386 there is hereby established and
created in the City of Iowa City, a set support municipal improvement district as defined in
the Act, the name of which shall be a "Iowa Ci Downtown Self -Supported Municipal
Improvement District" (herein the istrict" ).
2. The District shptl include all property within the following described boundaries
BEGINNING T THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WA INE OF GILBERT STREET WHERE
IT INTERSECTS T E SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTE\HR
LEY IN BLOCK 57,
ORIGINAL TO OF IOWA CITY, IOWA;
THENCE WE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID ND ITS
WESTERLY ENSION TO ITS INTERSECTION WIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF LI NSTREET,-
THENC SOUTHALONG THE WESTRIGHT-OF-WAINNSTREETAND
ITSS THERLY EXTENSION TO A POINT ON THEF-WAY LINE OF
BLO INGTON STREET;
THENCE WESTALONG SAID SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAYLINE OF BLi
S REET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AUDITOR'S PARCEL 20121
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 57 AT PAGE 1201N THE RECORDS OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE;
THENCE SOUTHERLY, ALONG THE WESTERLYLINE OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL
2012099, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID AUDITOR'S PARCEL 2012099, AND
A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 68,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,,
WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN
68, TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE
THENC8,SOUTH ALONG THE EASTRIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF DUBUQUE EE7
TO ITS IN RSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF M KET
STREET;
THENCE WES ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAYLINE OF ARKETSTREET
TO ITS INTERS TIONWITHTHEEAST RIGHT-OF-WAYL OF CLINTON
STREET,'
THENCE SOUTH AL G SAID EAST Ri
ITS INTERSECTION W H THE NORTH
STREET,'
THENCE WEST ALONG TH ORTH R
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH ENOI
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREE
THENCE SOUTHALONG SAID NOiXHJ
WAYLINEOFCAPITOLSTREETPM
WAY LINE OF BURLINGTON STREET,
CLINTON STREET TO
OF WASHINGTON
-WAY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET
Y EXTENSION OF THE EAST RIGHT -OF -
?LY EXTENSION, AND SAID EAST RIGHT -OF -
INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -
THENCE WESTALONG SAI SOUTH RIG T-OF-WAYLINE OF BURLING TON STREET
TO ITS INTERSECTION WI H THE EAST R HT -OF -WAY LINE OF MADISON STREET,'
THENCE SOUTH ALON SAID EAST RIGHT-\EETOFLOT6,OFBLOCK93,
OF MADISON STREET TO
THE NORTHWEST C NER OF THE SOUT
ORIGINAL TOWN O IOWA CITY,THENCE EAST A ONG THE NORTH LINE OF 75 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK
93, TOITSIN SECTION WITH THE WESTPLATTEDNORTH-SOUTH
ALLEY IN BLO K93, ORIGINAL TOWN OFIO
THENCE S UTHALONG SAID WEST LINE OF THE PLATTE ORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN
BLOCK9 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT--WAYLINEOF
COURT TREET
ICE EASTALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COU STREET TO ITS
7SECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE EAST HT -OF -WAY
OF CAPITOL STREET,,
THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTHERLY EXTENSION AND THE EAST RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF CAPITOL STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -
WA Y LINE OF THE IOWA INTERSTATE RAILROAD;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE IOWA
INTERSTATE RAILROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF GILBERT STREET,
THE CENORTHERLYALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF GI ERT STREET
TO IN INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY EXTENSION OF THPSOUTH RIGHT -
OF -WA LINE OF BOWERY STREET,'
THENCE ST ALONG SAID WESTERLY EXTENSION ANDS UTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
LINE OF B RY STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH E SOUTHERLY
EXTENSION F THE EAST LINE OF THE PLATTED NO SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 1
OF LYON'S 1S ADDITION:
THENCE NORTH LONG SAID SOUTHERLY PR ECTION, EAST LINE OF SAID
PLATTED NORTH UTH ALLIE A THE EA LINE OF THE NORTH SOUTH
PLATTED ALLEY IN OCK 1 OF BERRYHIL PIERCE ADDITION TO ITS
INTERSECTIONWIT HE SOUTH LINEO THE PARCEL OF LAND, AS DESCRIBED IN
BOOK 4771 AT PAGES VWEIGHT-OF-
CORDS OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY
RECORDER'S OFFICE,
THENCE NORTHERLYALH LINE OF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL;
THENCE EAST ALONG SOF SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THWAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET,,
THENCE NORTH ALONG D WES RIGh
TO ITS INTERSECTION WI HTHE TE
WAY L'NE OF COYEGETREET.
THENCE EAST AID WESTERLY
WAY LINE OF COTREETTOTHEFEETOF THE SOFEET OF LOT 7,
CITY,
THENCE
75 FEET
FEET OF
THENCE
75 FEET i
FEET
THEN E
41, THEY
0E-WAY LINE OF VAN BUREN STREET,
Y EXTENSION OF THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -
I AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
iT CORNER OF THE EAST 2.42
41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID ST 2.42 FEET OF THE SOUTH
7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE NORTHWE CORNER OF SAID EAST 2.42
)UTH 75 FEET OF LOT 7, OF BLOCK 4 ,
ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 2 FEET OF THE SOUTH
T 7, OF BLOCK 41, TO THE SOUTHWESTCOIZk4ER OF THE NORTH 75
BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,
VORTHALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTH 75 FEE)�OF LOT 8, BLOCK
NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST
OF LOT i OF SAID BLOCK 41, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,'
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1, BLOCK 41, AND THE
NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
LOT 8, OF BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY,'
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 40, AND THE
NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF SAID WEST LINE, TO ITS INTERSECTION WITfi^E
RTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY IN SAID BLOCK 40;
TH CE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OTHE PLATTED EAS - ST ALLEY, TO
ITSI ERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERL Y LINE OF THE FO ER CHICAGO, ROCK
ISLAN B PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY,'
THENCE RTHEASTERLYALONG SAID NORTHER LINE OF THE FORMER
CHICAGO, R CK ISLAND, 8 PACIFIC RAILWAY C PANY RIGHT-OF-WAY, TO ITS
INTERSECTIO WITH THE WEST LINE OF LOT BLOCK 40, ORIGINAL TOWN OF
IOWA CITY,'
THENCE NORTHAL NG SAIDWESTLIN FLOT I, BLOCK 40, AND THE NORTHERLY
EXTENSION OF SAID ST LINE, TO E SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8, BLOCK
39, ORIGINAL TOWN O IOWA CITY,'
THENCE NORTH ALONG EWE LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID LOTS, BL CK ;
THENCE EAST ALONG THE ORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, BLOCK 39, AND ITS
EASTERLY EXTENSION, TOI SI TERSECTION WITH THE EA S T RIGH T-OF- WA Y LINE
OF JOHNSON STREET,,
THENCE NORTH ALON SAID EAST IGHT-OF-WAY OF JOHNSON STREET TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH T ESOUTHRIG -OF-WAYLINE OF MARKET STREET,'
THENCE EAST ALON SAID SOUTH RIGH OF -WAY LINE OF MARKET STREET,
TOITSINTERSECTI NWITHTHEWEST RI T-OF-WAY LINE OF DODGE
STREET''
THENCE NORTH LONG SAID WEST RIGHT -OF- AYLINE OF DODGE STREET TO
ITS INTERSECT NWITH THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF- A Y LINE OF BLOOMINGTON
STREET,'
THENCEWE TALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAYL EOFBLOOMINGTON
STREET TOTS INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGH F-WAYLINEOF
JOHNSON TREET,'
THENCE ORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE JOHNSONSTREET
TO ITS ERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAYLI OFBLOOMINGTON
WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BLO INGTON
TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF LO 6, BLOCK 37,
TOWN OF IOWA CITY,'
THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID WEST HALF OF LOT 6, BLOCK 37,
TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATTED EAST -WEST ALLEY,
IN SAID BLOCK 37,'
THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE PLATED EAST WEST ALLEY OF
SAID BLOCK 37, THE WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF, THE SOUTH LINE OF TH
PLATTED EAST WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 48, ORIGINAL TOWN OF IOWA CITY, A
E WESTERLY PROJECTION THEREOF TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING/alization
3. It is hereby found and determined that all ofithin the District is
similarly relate so that the present and potential use or enjproperty is benefited
by the condition, erformance of administration, redevelopation and maintenance
of the District and a owners of property in the District havd potential benefit from
thecondition, perfo anoe of administration, redevelopmenn and maintenance of
the District.
4. Pursuant the provisions of the Act, ih a is hereby established and created a
self -supported municipal i rovement district opera n fund with respect to the District to be
known as the "Iowa City Do mown Self-Supporte unicipal Improvement District Operation
Fund" (herein the "Operationytaxes
r which t City may certify taxes (the "Operation Tax")
against the property, as definct (ex ding property assessed as residential property
for property tax purposes), wiistrict the "Property') each year, in addition to all other
taxes, commencing with the les f r collection in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026
for the purposes of paying the ve and operational expenses of the District, as
defined and authorized in theing part or all of the maintenance expenses of
"improvements" or "self-liquidvements", as defined in the Act, for a period of ten (10)
years.
5. The City may disburse t amounts Its ted in the Operation Fund, in accordance with
the recommendat/includibut
the to a City Downto n District Board of Directors as described in
paragraph 5 of thn, f one or more of t following purposes:
a) Develop ae a activities in support o arketing, business retention and
attraction, but not limited to:
(1) Deant and management of busi ss retention and attraction activities
(2) Maand advertising
(3) Busupport services
(4) Esent and promotion of special eve , festivals, and activities
(5) Cccy reserve fund for extraordinary ex nses
b) Physical r other improvements designed to enhance the age and appearance of the
District, ncluding but not limited to:
(1) nhancedcleaning
(2 Lighting improvements
() Seasonal and decorative enhancements
1) Signage and banners
) Landscaping
(6) Public or private art
c) To hire an Executive Director and, if needed, other support staff who will work for the
Board of Directors and to fulfill the intent of this Petition and Ordinance establishing the
SSMID.
6. a rate of the Operetion Tax to be levied annually, in addition to all other taxe , as
aforesaid, hall not exceed: 1) For the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 203 , a rate of
two dollars nd fifty cents ($2.50, per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable ue,
commencing ith the levy of taxes for collection in the seven fiscal years be ning July 1,
2026; and, 2) r the period July 1, 2033 through June 30, 2036, a rate o dollars and
seventy-five cen ($2.75) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxabl value for collection in
the three fiscal ye%arereby
ginning July 1, 2033.
SECTION II. REPR. All ordinances and parts of ordina s in conflict with the provisions
of this Ordinance repealed.
SECTION III. SEVERABIL TY. If any section, prov
adjudged to be invalid or u onstitutional, such ac
Ordinance as a whole or any ection, provision
unconstitutional.
SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. his O inance
Passed and approved this _ da of
Mayor
Attest, City Clerk
Approved by:
City Attorney' ice
(Sue Dulek— 1/13/2025)
I r part of the Ordinance shall be
ation shall not affect the validity of the
thereof not adjudged invalid or
shall be effective July 1, 2026.
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.a wr®raa� City Council Supplemental Meeting Packet
CITY OF IOWA CITY November 18, 2025
Information submitted between distribution of the meeting packet on Thursday and 4:00 pm on
Monday.
Late Handout(s):
10.a. Downtown SSMID Renewal -Letter form ICDD -Request to Renew the Self -
Supporting Municipal Improvement District
November 18, 2025 City of Iowa City
7ttl0,a,
Late Handouts Distributed
r1-17-z�,
2025 SEP 12 PM 3: 58 (Date)
CI1 f CLERK
IOVIA CITY, IOWA
September 11, 2025
Mayor Teague and City Council
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Request to Renew the Self -Sustaining Municipal Improvement District
Mayor Teague and City Council Members
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is pleased to submit the petition to reauthorize
the Self -Sustaining Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for your consideration and
approval.
As you may know, the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is responsible for overseeing
the Self -Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). We are authorized to invest
those funds to promote our geography as a progressive, healthy, and culturally vibrant
urban center. Under the current arrangement, the SSMID contributes roughly 45% of
ICDD's revenue, which is used to support revitalization efforts in Downtown Iowa City.
The SSMID was first authorized by the City Council to begin on January 1, 2012. The
existing SSMID authorization is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026, so ICDD has
petitioned its stakeholders to renew the SSMID and its terms to ensure this work
continues. Approval of this petition by Council would allow the SSMID levy to continue
through June 30, 2036.
The proposal brought before you has been modified by the ICDD Board of Directors to
reflect changing local conditions and to align with the goals set out in the organization's
Strategic Plan. These changes include expanding the geographic boundaries of the
district, enhancing the scope and depth of services provided, and making Board
composition more inclusive. These modifications have been developed through
extensive member and stakeholder input and enjoy significant and meaningful support.
Summary of 2026-2036 SSMID Petition Terms
PURPOSE — Mission remains the same
BOUNDARIES — Expansion to the South boundary, North boundary, and East
boundary.
TERM — 10 years (2026 — 2036)
LEVY RATE — $2.501$1,000 taxable value for 7 years with an option to increase
the rate by $.25 in 2033 with Council approval if deemed necessary by
the Board of Directors.
Item Number: 10.b.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 18, 2025
Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking
Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets," to provide for
an updated and streamlined process to appeal parking tickets and Chapter 9, entitled "Towing
and Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled "Impoundment for Accumulated Parking
Violations," to increase the amount of accumulated parking fines that result in adding a vehicle
to the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00. (Second Consideration)
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Fiscal Impact:
Staff Recommendation
Commission Recommendations
Attachments: Ordinance
Curtis Brenton, Operations Supervisor
Darian Nagle-Gamm, Director of Transportation Services
Jennifer Schwickerath, Assistant City Attorney
N/A
Approval
N/A
Executive Summary:
The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to update and streamline the process for
the administrative review of parking violations. It is anticipated that the changes will increase
the efficiency of the process.
The proposal would decrease the time window for a customer to request administrative
review from the City from 20 days to 7 days. Reviews of violations that cite one or more
reasons published on the City's website will be conducted by Transportation Services staff,
typically a customer service representative under management oversight. All other reviews
will be handled by the City Manager or their designee, typically a Transportation Services
supervisor.
The proposal would introduce a 10-day window for customers unsuccessful in the City
administrative review to appeal the matter in magistrate court as a simple misdemeanor.
The proposal includes raising the threshold for unpaid parking tickets and ramp fees that
result in a vehicle being added to the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00. Additionally,
vehicle unlock fees would be removed, as these fees are no longer assessed.
Background / Analysis:
There is a significant backlog with the current process for administrative review of parking
tickets, and it is anticipated that these changes will provide for a more efficient, staff and
customer friendly process.
The current process in 9-5-6 requires a three member panel to include the parking
supervisor, a member of the police department, and one other City staff member to conduct
the administrative review. Changing the process to allow for one Parking Department staff
member to conduct the administrative review would improve response times to customers
and decrease staff time.
The administrative review of parking tickets submitted with the following explanations would
be reviewed by Transportation Services Staff.
• Lack of knowledge of parking regulations
• Other vehicles were parked improperly and were not cited
• Customer has never been cited before for similar offenses
• Only parked illegally for a short period of time
• Commercial vehicle with no signage shown
• Class/appointment ran late
• Ride share or delivery vehicle (e.g. Uber or DoorDash)
• Inability to pay the amount of the citation issued
• Inclement weather
• Operation of vehicle by another person
• Untimely (administrative review requested after 7 days from the issuance of the ticket)
The administrative review of parking tickets submitted with an explanation not listed above
would be reviewed by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee.
Information on how to request an administrative review of a parking ticket would continue to
be provided on the parking ticket and customers can request an administrative review
through the online portal on the City's website or on a form downloaded from the City's
website or picked up at the Parking Office.
Prepared by: J. SchWckersth, Asst. City Attomey, 410 E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
Ordinance No. 25-4970
Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic,"
Chapter 5, entitled 'Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6,
entitled 'Penalties; Parking Tickets," to provide for an updated and
streamlined process to appeal parking tickets and Chapter 9, entitled
"Towing and Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled
"Impoundment for Accumulated Parking Violations," to increase the
amount of accumulated parking fines that result in adding a vehicle to
the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00.
Whereas, the Iowa City Code section 9-5-6 provides the process for a driver or owner
of a vehicle to appeal a parking violation; and
Whereas, the current Iowa City Code section 9-5-6 outlines a process that is
unsustainable and said provision should be amended to update and streamline the
process to allow for a more efficient, staff and customer friendly process for administrative
review of parking tickets; and
Whereas, Iowa City Code section 9-9-4 provides that a vehicle may be impounded for
accumulated parking violations of $50.00 or more; and
Whereas, it is appropriate to increase the threshold for the impoundment of a vehicle
for unpaid parking tickets from $50.00 to $150.00 or more; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt this ordinance.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Amendment.
1. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled 'Parking
Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets,"
Subsection A., entitled 'Parking Violations" is amended by deleting the strike -
through text as follows:
The penalties for violations of parking regulations shall be as provided in the
schedule of fees, title 3, chapter 4 of this code. Parking violations may be
charged on a notice of fine (ticket), and if the driver or owner charged admits
the violation, payment of the scheduled penalty shall be paid to the department
of finance. If the driver or owner charged desires to contest the violation, the
violation may be appealed as provided in
subsection B of this section or may be charged and filed with the district court
on a standard traffic citation pursuant to the code of Iowa, as amended, as
provided in subsection C of this section.
Ordinance No. 25-4970
Page 2
2. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter
Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets," Subsection B.,
entitled "Administrative Review" is amended by adding the underlined text and deleting
the strike -through text as follows:
A driver or owner charged with a parking violation may request an
administrative review within seven 7 tweafy-(20) calendar days of the date
the parking ticket was issued. The request shall be made through the online
Portal accessed through the City's website or on the form provided by the City,
staff --member. Requests submitted with an explanation listed on the City's
website shall be reviewed by Transportation Services staff. All other reviews
shall be conducted by the City Manager or City Manager's designee The
review panel shall consider the defenses or mitigating circumstances set forth
on the review request ferm and shall base its findings and determination
thereon. The —panel --may —same s Any any notice of fine (ticket) may be
dismissed for good cause, and upon dismissal, the City sity shall refund the
fine money paid by the appealing party, less any unpaid parking fines then
owing by the driver or owner charged.
3. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter
Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets," Subsection C.,
entitled "Violation Not Dismissed by Administrative Review" is amended by adding the
underlined text and deleting the strike -through text as follows:
A driver or owner charged with a parking violation on a notice of fine (ticket)
whose violation was reviewed but not dismissed by the administrative review
panel may request that the violation be charged on a standard traffic citation
and tried in magistrate court as a simple misdemeanor. This request must be
made within ten (10) calendar days of the date the administrative review
decision was issued. If the driver or owner is found not guilty or the charge is
dismissed by the magistrate, the City sity shall refund any fine money paid for
the violation. If found guilty, the driver or owner shall be credited with all fine
money previously paid for the violation.
4. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 9, entitled "Towing and
Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled "Impoundment for Accumulated Parking
Violations," Subsection A., entitled "Determination of Towing and Impoundment" is
amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the strike -through text as follows:
If any vehicle has accumulated a combination of parking violations, and/or ramp
charges, , totaling one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)
($50.09) or more, such vehicle may be towed and impounded or may be impounded
by use of a "Denver boot" or similar device, as hereafter provided.
Ordinance No. 25-4970
Page 3
Section Il. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be
adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of
the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage,
approval and publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 18thday of
JCL
Mayor
Attest: C:P ,
City Cl rk
November ,2025.
Approved by
City AftomeyA Office
(Jennifer Schwickerath - 10/29/2025)
It was moved by Salih and seconded by Moe
That the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were:
AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
x Alter
x Bergus
x Harmsen
x Moe
x Salih
_x Teague
—x Weilein
First Consideration November 3, 2025
Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Second Consideration: -------------------
It was moved by Moe, and seconded by Bergus, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and the ordinance
be voted upon for final passage at this time.
AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
Date Published: November 26, 2025
Item Number: 10.c.
CITY OF IOWA CITY
COUNCIL ACTION REPORT
November 18, 2025
Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and incorporate the
SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General Supplemental Design Standards and
Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and Specifications. (Pass and Adopt)
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Fiscal Impact:
Staff Recommendation:
Commission Recommendations:
Attachments: Ordinance
Joe Welter, Senior Engineer
Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney
Ron Knoche, Public Works Director
Jason Havel, City Engineer
Eric Goers, City Attorney
Geoff Fruin, City Manager
N/A
Approval
N/A
Executive Summary:
This is an ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and
incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General Supplemental Design
Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and Specifications.
State law requires a public hearing when adopting a statewide code. A copy of the proposed
ordinance and the SUDAS manual are available in the City Clerk's office.
Background / Analysis:
The City of Iowa City currently uses the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Standard Specifications, General Supplemental Specifications, and the City of Iowa City
Supplemental Specifications as specifications for all public improvement projects, adopted by
resolution on May 15, 2018. The City desires to align its design standards with the
specifications and currently accepted practices in the engineering industry across the state
by adopting the SUDAS Design Manual, General Supplemental Design Standards, and City
of Iowa City Design Supplement as the City's new design standards for use in all public
improvement projects and construction within the right-of-way, as well as any extraterritorial
areas required to be built to City standards pursuant to any fringe area agreement.
10, G
Prepared by: Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attomey 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to
adopt and incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and
Specifications, General Supplemental Design Standards and
Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and
Specifications
Whereas, the City currently uses the Iowa City Interim Municipal Design Standards for the design
of public improvements, adopted in March 1996; and
Whereas, the City currently uses the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS)
Standard Specifications, General Supplemental Specifications, and the City of Iowa City
Supplemental Specifications as specifications for all public improvement projects, adopted by
resolution on May 15, 2018; and
Whereas, the City now desires to align its design standards with the specifications and currently
accepted practices in the engineering industry across the state by adopting the SUDAS Design
Manual (2024 Edition), General Supplemental Design Standards, and City of Iowa City Design
Supplement as the City's new design standards for use in all public improvement projects and
construction within the right-of-way, as well as any extraterritorial areas required to be built to City
standards pursuant to any fringe area agreement; and
Whereas, the City also desires to amend Title 16 to codify the specifications; and
Whereas, these new design standards and specifications necessitate amendments to other
provisions of the Code of Ordinances to incorporate necessary cross references and eliminate
conflicting provisions, as well as eliminate duplicative definitions; and
Whereas, Staff has reviewed the SUDAS Design Manual and prepared the City of Iowa City
Design Supplement; and
Whereas, the SUDAS Board of Directors periodically approves general supplemental design
standards and specifications in response to innovations and changes in construction
technologies, methods, and materials, which are then annually incorporated into its Design
Manual and Specifications; and
Whereas, Staff recommends amendments to Title 15 "Land Subdivisions", Title 16 "Public Works",
and Title 18 "Site Plan Review" of the City Code to adopt, incorporate and align the code with
these design standards and specifications.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the Iowa
City Code of Ordinances shall be amended as follows:
Section 1. Delete Table 15-1 Standards for Street Rights -of -Way.
Section 2. Delete Section 15-3-12 Specifications; Section 16-1A-4 Prohibited Surface Materials
in Certain Areas; Section 16-3G-7 Dry and Wet Bottom Storm Water Management Facilities, and
indicate such sections are reserved.
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Page 2
Section 3. Amend Sections 16-1G-3; 16-2A-4; 16-2A-5; 16-3C-2; 16-3C-10; 16-3E-6; and 16-3G-
9 by replacing "director of public works, or designee," "director or designee," "director of public
works," and "public works director' with "Director."
Section 4. Amend the following sections of Title 15 "Land Subdivisions" by inserting the underlined
words and deleting those stricken through, renumbering remaining provisions as necessary:
a. 15-1-8(A) Modifications of Requirements, paragraph (1):
Upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission or on its own
motion, the City Council may vary, modify or waive the requirements of chapter
3, "Subdivision Design Standards Provisions and Required Public
Improvements", of this title, provided one of the following qualifying circumstances
are met:
b. 15-2-2 Preliminary Plat, B. Plat Specifications and Accompanying Information:
e. Contours at five two foot (25') intervals or less.
c. 15-2-3 Final Plat, A. Submission Required, paragraph 2:
d. Construction plans according to the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter
A. speGifiGat ens Of the G tY engines .
d. 15-2-3 Final Plat, C. Accompanying Documents:
6. Construction Plans: A complete set of construction plans for all public
improvements, meeting Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4siky
apse ficatieas, must be submitted to the city engineers office.
e. 15-3: Subdivision Design Standards Provisions and Required Public Improvements,
Section 1: General Requirements:
A. Design of the subdivision shall comply with the -standardsaf this chapter, provide
for the orderly growth and development of the city, demonstrate consistency with
the Iowa City comprehensive plan and any specific adopted district plans, and take
into consideration the natural features of the site and patterns of adjacent
development.
C. "Public improvements", as defined in this title, shall be constructed and installed
according to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Cater
E. Prior to acceptance of public improvements record of construction drawings
must be submitted to the city engineer in hard copy and digital form
f. 15-3-2: Streets and Circulation:
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Page 3
A. Connectivity of Streets, Sidewalks, And Trails: Subdivisions shall provide for
continuation and extension of arterial, collector and local streets, sidewalks and trails
in accordance with the following standards:
C. Street Types:
1. Table 15 1, "Standaids F9F StFe6t Rights Of Way", Of V416 Best OR PFGV des a
Public
street rights -of -way shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4, except for
those subdivisions regulated by Article 14-21-1 (Form- Based Zones And
Standards). When designing a subdivision, street types should be chosen based
on the intended function of the street and anticipated level of traffic. The city will
review the proposed streets and determine the appropriate street type based on
the factors set forth in this section.
E. Measurements And Construction Standards:
1. All right of way improvements must be designed and constructed according
set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4.
jai -' .. .- ••' -- .
' . In residential areas,
center medians for cul-de-sacs and loop streets are required to be landscaped to
at least the S1 standard as described in title 14, chapter 5, article F, "Screening
and Buffering Standards", of this code. The subdivider's agreement shall
designate and set forth procedures for property owners or a homeowners'
association to maintain the landscaped area within the center median of loop
streets and cul-de-sacs. Said instrument shall provide that if said services are not
provided as required therein, the city shall have the right to perform said services,
and the cost thereof shall be a lien and charge against all of the subject lots.
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Page 4
K. Cost Sharing For Street Upgrades:
1. At the discretion of the City, subdivisions may be approved that access
existing public streets that do not meet the eitystandards Specifications and Design
Standards set forth in Title 16. Chapter 4 ("city standards"), provided the subdivider
contributes toward the future reconstruction cost of bringing the segment of the
subject street that abuts the subject property to City standards. When determining
whether such an approval will be granted, the City will evaluate the street based on
factors such as roadway surface, sight distance, anticipated traffic levels, and
pedestrian/bicycle facilities. If the City permits a development to access a street that
does not meet City standards, the subdivider shall contribute to the cost as follows:
g. 15-3-3 Sidewalks, Trails and Pedestrian Connections:
Public sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian connections shall be constructed in the
public right of way according to the following standards:
A. Sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian connections shall be constructed according to
. to the
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4
C. Along arterial stFeets, a five feet (5') s dewalk a required OR OR9 side of the
pissed. When an etghi-ten foot (108') sidewalk is
required, the city, at its discretion, will either pay for the excess pavement required
for the developer to install as eight -ten foot (1 t8') sidewalk rather than a five foot
(5') sidewalk, or collect the estimated cost of the five foot (6) sidewalk from the
developer and apply said cost to construction of an eight -ten foot (to@') sidewalk by
the city. Any payment of excess pavement costs by the city shall be pursuant to
state law.
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Page 5
G. In residential subdivisions, blocks longer than six hundred feet (600') must have
midblock pedestrian connections between adjacent streets, unless said connection
is deemed to be unnecessary and is waived by the city. At the time of subdivision,
these connections must be platted as minimum fifteen foot (15') wide easements; if
the connecting sidewalk is greater than five feet (6) in width, the easement must be
at least twenty feet (20') wide.
The
area and sidewalk within the pedestrian easement must be maintained by adjacent
property owners according to the subdividegs easement agreement in a manner
similar to maintenance requirements for public sidewalks.
h. 15-3-14 Off -site bests -for Public Improvements:
B. Off -site public improvements shall be designed and constructed according to
the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter ^., A
and shall be of sufficient size and
capacity to serve the full area capable of being served by the type of improvement
so that the City will not be required to construct parallel or duplicate facilities. If said
infrastructure is greater in size than that needed to service the subdivision itself, the
City, at its discretion, may share in the expense thereof. When sSuch cost sharing
shall is required, the
payment of excess costs by the City shall be pursuant to state law.
Section 5. Amend the following sections of Title 16 "Public Works" by inserting the underlined
words and deleting those stricken through, renumbering remaining provisions as necessary:
a. 16-1A-1 Definitions
DIRECTOR: Director of Public Works, or design
b. 16-1A-2: Protection of Public Right -of -Way Generally:
The Ddirector eE-publisverk6 shall be responsible for construction, management
and maintenance of public right of way.
c. 16-1A-5: Debris on Public Right -of -Way:
C. Summary Removal By City: In addition to the provisions of this section,
whenever, in the judgment of the Director efpubNs-werks or the police chief, an
emergency exists creating a health or safety hazard which requires immediate
removal of debris from the public right of way, the City may remove the debris and
assess the removal cost against the property from which the debris was removed,
for collection in the same manner as a property tax, as provided by state law.
d. 16-1C-3: Construction and Repair:
A. Sidewalks must be constructed, reconstructed and repaired in accordance with
the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 44ewa-city
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Page 6
e. 16-1D-1: Definitions:
an", as amended, Iowa dep8FtMeRt Of #@R6P9FW OR, AFneG, lewa.
UTILITY: Any public utility regulated by the Iowa Utilities Board commerce
6emmissiOR or its successor and/or persons holding a franchise or other agreement
with the city or other entities.
f. 16-1D-T Backfilling:
A. Backfilling Under o0r Near Withia-Two Feet Of Paved Surfaces: The Ttrenches
feFaRsubstrastares under or near paved surfaces and-travelI er-withia-WOO
RuFfanes shall be backfilled as required by the Design Standards
set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. , asappreved
B. Backfilling Of Unpaved Areas And Parkways: Excavated soil from unpaved and
untraveled ways shall be
Placed in accordance with the Specifications and
Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4.
g. 16-1 D-8: Repairs of Surfaces:
The type of resurfacing required for any excavation shall be in accordance with the
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. The A •hl
h. 16-3A-2: DEFINITIONS
As used in this artiste Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
SOLID WASTE:
voastAq and waste be ng . garbage, refuse, rubbish, and other similar
Code. Chapter 100.
i. 16-3A-3: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. Connections:
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1. Before the permanent improvements of any street, highway, avenue,
alley, public ground or place whereon city utilities are located, provision for
utility connection therefrom to the curb lines of adjacent property shall be
made according to the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. of
the -sify-Ong ineer, including inspections. All buildings and properties used for,
or intended to be used for, human occupancy and/or employment are
required, at their expense, to install suitable connections with city utilities.
Each separate building shall be provided with a separate connection to the
city utility, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
3. Construction materials for city utility connections shall be as set forth in
the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. ia- the design -standards
established by the Gity eRgineer, as approved by reselut on Of the GitY GGLIRrA.
j. 16-3C-3: CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTION WATER MAIN:
B. Service Lines:
2. New Lines: The size of all new service lines shall be as set forth in the
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4
3. Separate Connections: There shall be separate service lines from the
distribution water main to each building service. Such service lines shall be
installed according to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in
Title 16, Chapter 4.
k. 16-3C-4: WATER METERS:
A. Metered Water Required:
1. Requirements For Installation Of Water Meters
a. All water furnished by the city shall be metered unless otherwise
provided in this article. The owner shall provide a suitable location and
plumbing system for the water meter. The owner shall be responsible for
obtaining the meter from the city and also for the installation of each meter.
On new construction, the water meter(s) shall be installed prior to or
coincident with installation of plumbing fixtures. The water meters) shall be
installed in accordance with the Specifications and Design Standards set forth
in Title 16, Chaoter 4.
2. Requirements For Single Purpose Water Meters:
b. A single purpose water meter shall be installed according to the
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4.
standards.
I. 16-3C-6: FIRE PROTECTION:
A. All fire hydrants external to a building shall be installed and maintained
according to Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter
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n. 16-3D-3: PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS:
D. Design, Construction, Operation And Maintenance Of System: Design,
construction, operation and maintenance of private sanitary sewer disposal
systems shall comply with , this Article. the
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4, the county
board of health and the Iowa administrative code environmental protection division
567, chapter 69, as amended.
o. 16-3D-5: CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER REQUIRED;
EXCEPTIONS:
B. A nonresidential development consisting of one or more buildings on one or
more lots may, at the discretion of the D9irector, be served by a private sanitary
sewer collection system, provided:
2. The private sewer collection system is constructed in accordance with
Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4 Iowa
and
p. 16-3D-6: BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS:
C. Specifications:
1. The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a building sewer
and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing,
testing and backfilling the trench shall all conform to the requirements of the
building and plumbing codes Specifications and Design Standards set forth
in Title 16, Chapter 4.
q. 16-3E-2: DEFINITIONS-
Ass used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:
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r. 16-3F-2: DEFINITIONS:
SHAI . MAY: "$ha n ..Rdat...., n......P'.- n..m ssWe
s. 16-3G-2: DEFINITIONS:
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t. 16-3G-3: SCOPE OF PROVISIONS:
appropriate for exemption by the Public Works Director. The gross aggregate
drainage area shall include streets and other dedicated lands.
u. 16-3G-5: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT FACILITY:
A. With the preliminary plat, preliminary OPDH
plan, site review plan or building permit, whichever comes first, and in all cases
before site work begins, the owner shall submit the following documents to the
Director of public werke for approval:
1. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and control of soil
erosion for the entire development (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plant
prepared in accordance with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit
No. 2 in effect at the time of development.
2. Plans, specifications and all calculations for the control of storm water
runoff as required by
by-the-direeteHhe Project Drainage Report set forth in the SUDAS Design
Manual.
v. 16-3G-6: REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN CONSTRUCTION:
B. Excess Storm Water Passage:
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2- No buildings or structures shall be constructed within such excess storm
water passage; however, streets, parking lots, playgrounds, park areas,
pedestrian walkways, utility easements and other open space uses shall be
considered compatible uses. In the event such excess storm water passage is
reshaped or its capacity to transport excess storm water otherwise restricted, the
Ddirector shall notify the agency or person causing such restriction to remove the
same and seta reasonable time for its removal. If such person refuses or is unable
to comply with such order, the Ddirector shall cause such restrictions to be
removed at the expense of such person.
dFa nageways as paFt of the excess storm wateF passage.
diresteF
CB. Compensating Storage: In the event compensating storage is available,
said storage may be provided at an alternative location as approved by the
Ddirector.
w. 16-3G-10: STORM WATER UTILITY:
B. Definitions: As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply:
x. 16-3G-11: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION:
B. Definitions: For the purposes of this section, the following shall mean:
y. 16-31-1-2: DEFINITIONS: As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply:
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z. 16-3H-7: STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE, D. Downtown Solid Waste Container:
3. Administrative Rules: The Director G ty MaRa98F 9F d96 gRee is authorized
to establish administrative rules not inconsistent with any ordinance to carry out
the provisions of this subsection. A copy of said rules shall be on file with the City
Clerk and available on the City's website.
aa. CHAPTER 4: STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS PROjFGTS
16-4.1: DESIGN STANDARDS .
collectively comprise the "Design Standards for Public Improvements" is -Iowa
6ity"-is hereby adopted by FBfeFRRGe, as the 6tandaFd for all designing and
planning and GORStFUM OR of ny and all public improvements in the City and any
extraterritorial areas required to be constructed to Citv standards Dursuant to anv
fringe area agreement
16-4-3: COPIES ON FILE:
Copies of the Design Standards and Specification .
chapter, are on file in the office of the City Engineer.
Section 6. Amend the following sections of Title 18 "Site Plan Review" by inserting the underlined
words and deleting those stricken through, renumbering remaining provisions as necessary:
a. 18-3-2: DESIGN STANDARDS:
D. Erosion And Sedimentation Control: The design of the proposed
development shall comply with the standards for erosion and sedimentation
control required by Title 16, Chapter 4 and Title 17, Chapter 8 established iF; the
to protect adjoining or surrounding property. The
development plan shall consider the topography and soils of the site to achieve
the lowest potential for erosion.
Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Section 8. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 18th day of November 2025,
1 �._
May '.
Approved by:
Attest:,�`�'lWl�
City Clerk City Attorney' ffice — 10/16/2025
Ordinance No. 25-4971
Page No. 14
First Consideration: nth 21 2n25
Vote for passage:
AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
NAYS: None
ABSENT:
Second Consideration: November 3 2025
Vote for passage:
AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein
NAYS: Nu,a
ABSENT: None
Pass and Adopt:
It was moved by Moe , and seconded by Bergus
ordinance as read 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
Date published: November 26, 2025
thatthe