A public hearing will be held to consider the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year Plan, Annual Plan and amendments to the PHA Administrative Plan which includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan (LaSheila Yates). a. Resolution approving the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year Plan, Annual Plan and amendments to the PHA Administrative Plan which includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division for a Child Welfare and Housing Preference. CIP/DID #363680
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds described as a portion of 2nd Street NW right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West, and between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW, and between 1st Street SW and 2nd Street SW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW, and between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW; and 2nd Street SW rightof- way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC in connection with the Cedar Crossing Casino project (Rita Rasmussen). a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds described as a portion of 2nd Street NW right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West, and between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW, and between 1st Street SW and 2nd Street SW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW, and between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW; and 2nd Street SW right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC. CIP/DID #41-13-038
A public hearing will be held to consider renaming H Street SW to Valor Way SW, from Diagonal Drive SW northwesterly to the northwesterly end of H Street SW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids Police Department (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #STREET-007954-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial and to consider a change of zone for property at 837 44th Street SE from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher (Joe Mailander a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher; CIP/DID #FLUMA-007145-2013 b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 837 44th Street SE from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher. CIP/DID #RZNE-007144-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 127 28th Street Drive SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Cornerhouse Properties, LLC (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 127 28th Street Drive SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Cornerhouse Properties, LLC. CIP/DID #RZNE-007395-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 4719 J Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by American Baking Systems and Albert E. and Sondra K. Farrington (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4719 J Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by American Baking Systems and Albert E. and Sondra K. Farrington. CIP/DID #RZNE-008132-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1424 B Avenue NE from PUB, Public Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Coe College (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1424 B Avenue NE from PUB, Public Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Coe College. CIP/DID #RZNE-008354-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, extending the demolition review period to 15 business days (Thomas Smith). a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, extending the demolition review period to 15 business days. CIP/DID #481967
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of use for property located at 500 and 502 F Avenue NW as required to meet requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Paula Mitchell) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #540257
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 22A of the Municipal Code, Nuisance Property, by deleting Section 22A.03 therefrom and enacting a new section 22A.03, establishing regulations relating to nuisance activity (Amanda Grieder). a. First Reading: Ordinance to consider amending Chapter 22A of the Municipal Code, Nuisance Property, by deleting Section 22A.03 therefrom and enacting a new section 22A.03, establishing regulations relating to nuisance activity. CIP/DID #807542
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is $330,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (Paving for Progress). CIP/DID #301998-05
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $123,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project. CIP/DID #3017014-01
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Sun Valley Neighborhood SE Storm Sewer Installation project (estimated cost is $370,000) (Rob Davis) (FLOOD). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Sun Valley Neighborhood SE Storm Sewer Installation project. CIP/DID #304224-04
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East from 17th Street SE to 27th Street SE and 40th Street NE to Collins Road NE Crack and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project (estimated cost is $81,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East from 17th Street SE to 27th Street SE and 40th Street NE to Collins Road NE Crack and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project. CIP/DID #3012034-02
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant 1929 Tower Renovation project (estimated cost is $172,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant 1929 Tower Renovation project. CIP/DID #625028-07
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the NW Water Treatment Plant Chlorine System Improvements project (estimated cost is $150,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the NW Water Treatment Plant Chlorine System Improvements project. CIP/DID #625900-01
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC Electric Metering Upgrade project (estimated cost is $826,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC Electric Metering Upgrade project. CIP/DID #615225-02
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18. Motion to approve minutes. 19. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. April 8, 2014 – to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with an electric upgrade located on City-owned land at 400 12th Avenue SE; CIP/DID #49-14-028 b. April 8, 2014 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds described as a 13,946 square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE as requested by Mount Mercy University; CIP/DID #41-14-024 c. April 8, 2014 – to consider the vacation of three separate easements in connection with the Cedar Crossing Casino project: a 26-foot wide sewer, water and utilities easement located on vacant land adjacent to the northwesterly property line of 208 1st Avenue NW; a 20-foot by 140-foot gas pipeline easement located along the southeasterly property line of vacant land lying northwesterly of and adjacent to 115 2nd Street SW; and a 10-foot by 70-foot electric line easement located along the northwesterly property line of 116 1st Avenue NW, as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids; CIP/DID #41-13-038 d. April 8, 2014 – to consider a change of zone for property at 101 1st Avenue SW and 200 1st Avenue NW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids, Steven M. and Jean M. Novak and Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC; CIP/DID RZNE-008542-2014 e. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $3,815,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose); CIP/DID #838449 f. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose); CIP/DID #838449 g. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $6,140,000 General Obligation Bonds Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal) (Parkade Projects/Convention Center/Street Improvement); CIP/DID #838449 h. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $12,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds; CIP/DID #838449 i. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $4,800,000 Water Revenue Bonds; CIP/DID #838449 j. April 22, 2014 – to consider adoption of an Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Program for the program year July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. CIP/DID #660905 20. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Cedar River Bridges Miscellaneous Repairs project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 9, 2014 (estimated cost is $1,490,000). CIP/DID #305127-03 21. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Park Avenue SE from 17th Street to 18th Street and 18th Street SE from Park Avenue to Half Block South – Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Street, and Sidewalk Improvements project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 16, 2014 (estimated cost is $740,000). CIP/DID #655996-07 22. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, SW Quadrant, Phase 2, Part 3 project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 23, 2014 (estimated cost is $1,720,000) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-12 23. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase I project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 16, 2014 (estimated cost is $90,000). CIP/DID #314338-03 24. Motion assessing a $500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to minors against The Butcher Block, 1117 1st Avenue SE. CIP/DID #1097757 25. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #1097756 a. Brewed Café, 1101 3rd Street SE, (5-day permit for an event at Veterans Memorial Building, 51 1st Avenue, 4th Floor, on April 5, 2014); b. Buffalo Wild Wings – Edgewood, 2020 Edgewood Road SW; c. Dancers Ranch, 3000 6th Street SW (new – new ownership); d. Ellis Golf Course, 1401 Zika Avenue NW; e. Ellis Park Softball Complex, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW (new – seasonal 8-month license); f. Fat Wally’s, 429 2nd Avenue SE; g. Fieldhouse Cedar Rapids, 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE; h. Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW; i. Hawkeye Downs Sinclair, 4713 6th Street SW; j. Hazzard County Saloon, 329 2nd Avenue SE; k. HuHot Mongolian Grill, 4444 1st Avenue NE; l. Hy-Vee Drugstore #1, 1520 6th Street SW; m. Jersey’s Pub & Grub (C Street), 5761 C Street SW; n. Jones Golf Course, 2901 Fruitland Boulevard SW; o. Kum & Go #517, 3132 1st Avenue NE; p. Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Drive NE (5-day permit for an event on April 4, 2014); q. Shawn Ryan’s Irish Pub, 715 2nd Avenue SE; r. Tait Cummins Sports Complex, 3000 C Street SW (new – seasonal 8 month license); s. Twin Pines Golf Course, 3800 42nd Street NE. 26. Resolutions (2) approving payment of bills and payroll. CIP/DID #1097983 26. Resolutions (2) approving payment of bills and payroll. CIP/DID #1097983 27. Resolutions thanking the following individuals: CIP/DID #572803 a. Vote of thanks to Michael Tertinger for serving on the City Planning Commission; CIP/DID #572803 b. Vote of thanks to Andi Londquist for serving on the Visual Arts Commission. CIP/DID #572855 28. Resolutions approving assessment actions; a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – three properties; CIP/DID #1097765 b. Intent to assess – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 52 properties; CIP/DID #1097820 c. Levy assessment – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 24 properties; CIP/DID #1058115 d. Levy assessment – housing nuisance abatement charges – three properties; CIP/DID #1097971 e. Levy assessment – nuisance property abatement charge – one property; CIP/DID #1097980 f. Levy assessment – delinquent snow removal charges – 16 properties. CIP/DID #1097977 29. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and/or authorizing issuance of final payments: a. B Avenue NE from 15th Street to the Northeast Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $14,931.56 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by BWC Excavating, LC (original contract amount was $278,858.84; final contract amount is $298,631.24); CIP/DID #655996-06 b. East Post Road Over Indian Creek Bridge Replacement project, final payment in the amount of $30,000 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,294,712.11; final contract amount is $2,399,636.27); CIP/DID #305023-02 c. Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Permanent Flood Repairs Package 2 – Solids Handling/Pumping project, final payment in the amount of $121,116.42 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Staab Construction Corporation (original contract amount was $2,589,000; final contract amount is $2,422,328.31) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #3303100090-01 30. Preliminary Resolution for the construction of pavement and sidewalk improvements for the 18th Street SW from Wilson Avenue SW to 16th Avenue SW Improvements project. CIP/DID #301500-00 31. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 33rd Avenue from 10th Street to Prairie Creek Road and 18th Street SW from 33rd Avenue to 1000 Feet North project. CIP/DID #301136-00 32. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 33rd Avenue SW from 18th Street to Edgewood Road Improvements project. CIP/DID #301182-00 33. Resolution approving final plat of Schade First Addition, located at 1003 and 1115 Hillside Drive NW. CIP/DID #FLPT-007766-2014 34. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1362-8-85 that established a “10-minute loading zone 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM” on the north side of 4th Avenue SE, 500 block in meter spaces 1044, 1045 and 1046, and establishing a “10-Minute Loading Zone 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM” on the east side of 5th Street SE block, in meter spaces 5320, 5321, 5322 and 5323, to serve as an area for morning drop-off and evening pick-up of children at the Waypoint front entrance. CIP/DID #PARK-008458-2014 35. Resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Ushers Ridge Drive NE and River Parkway NE stopping vehicle traffic on River Parkway NE for Ushers Ridge Drive NE. CIP/DID #60-14-031 36. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division rates beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for wastewater that is hauled directly to the Water Pollution Control Facility for treatment. CIP/DID #1097827 37. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division rates beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for wastewater from un-metered water supplies that are discharged into the City sanitary sewer system. CIP/DID #1097826 38. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Solid Waste & Recycling Division fee schedule beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for nuisance abatement and service charges. CIP/DID #1097824 39. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Water Division and Laboratory Division fee schedules beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for miscellaneous services. CIP/DID #1097822 40. Resolution authorizing an IT Network Technician to attend the VSphere Fast Track Training in Clive, IA in an amount of $7,056.80. CIP/DID #1097781 41. Resolution authorizing an IT Network Analyst to attend the Netapp 7 Mode Administration Training in Chicago, IL in an amount of $6,725.26. CIP/DID #1097782 42. Resolutions approving actions regarding Purchases/Contracts/Agreements: a. Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Process Systems Services with BG Brecke, Inc. for additional repairs and services for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $122,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $222,000); CIP/DID #0313-221 b. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract for Road Oil Products with Flint Hills Resources, LP for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000); CIP/DID #0112-131 c. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract for Road Oil Products with Bituminous Material & Supply, L.P. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000); CIP/DID #0112-131 d. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Quarry Products with Wendling Quarries, Inc. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $90,000 (original contract amount was $90,000; renewal contract amount is $90,000); CIP/DID #0213-182 e. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Quarry Products with Crawford Quarry Company for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $65,000 (original contract amount was $65,000; renewal contract amount is $65,000); CIP/DID #0213-182 f. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract for Asphalt Products with L.L. Pelling Company for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $650,000 (original contract amount was $650,000; renewal contract amount is $650,000); CIP/DID #0112-130 g. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Concrete Products with Croell Redi-Mix, Inc. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $60,000 (original contract amount was $60,000; renewal contract amount is $60,000); CIP/DID #0213-183 h. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Concrete Products with Metro Ready Mix LC for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $335,000 (original contract amount was $335,000; renewal contract amount is $335,000); CIP/DID #0213-183 i. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Agreement for Professional IT Services for the Information Technology Department with McGladrey for a total annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000, renewal contract amount is $100,000); CIP/DID #1010-084 j. Amendment No. 3 to renew the Agreement for the purchase of Fiber Optic Equipment with Champion Optical Network Engineering for an annual amount not to exceed $180,000 (original contract amount was $20,000; renewal contract amount is $180,000); CIP/DID #0211-167 k. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Agreement for City-wide Bin Stock Supply Program with W.W. Grainger, Inc. utilizing State of Iowa Master Agreement #MA005-4110-12 pricing for an estimated annual amount of $325,000 (original contract amount was $325,000; renewal contract amount is $325,000); CIP/DID #0110-162 l. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Fire Department Agreement for the purchase of Turnout Gear with Sandry Fire Supply LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $54,400 (original contract amount was $90,000; renewal contract amount is $54,400); CIP/DID #0212-153 m. Amendment No. 4 to renew the Agreement for Uniform Apparel for the Police Department with Carpenter Uniform Co. for a total annual amount not to exceed $75,000 (original contract amount was $155,000 for a two-year period; renewal contract amount is $75,000 for a one-year period); CIP/DID #1108-147 n. Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $12,000 for design services in connection with the 33rd Avenue SW, from Coyote Road to Remington Street Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $257,100; total contract amount with this amendment is $397,475); CIP/DID #301182-04 p. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $49,910 for material testing services in connection with the City Services Center project (original contract amount was $56,248; total contract amount with this amendment is $106,158) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #PWE006-17 q. Amendment No. 7 to the Standard Agreement with Alt Architecture and Research Associates, by adding a new subcontractor for no additional fee in connection with the Veterans Memorial Building project (original contract amount was $2,896,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,085,123.17) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #VME001-01 r. Amendment No. 2 to the Joinder Agreement with National Insurance Services Insurance Trust for Long-Term Disability benefit; CIP/DID #686040 s. Amending the Administrative Plan for the first round of the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD); CIP/DID #08-DRH-208 t. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $24,078 with Woodruff Construction, LLC for the Ground Transportation Center Renovation project (original contract amount was $9,097,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $9,257,152) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #TRE001-20 u. Change Order No. 5 (Revised) in the amount of $11,731.74 with Horsfield Construction, Inc. & Subsidiary for the 6th Street SW Corridor Improvements from Waconia Avenue to Prairie Creek project (original contract amount was $5,364,048.14; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,518,927.30); CIP/DID #305079-02 v. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $16,539.16 with Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the FY 2013 Sidewalk & Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract amount was $136,450; total contract amount with this amendment is $159,239.84); CIP/DID #3017013-01 w. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $12,129.90 with Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #2 – Interior Demo, Steel, Concrete and Roofing project (original contract amount was $506,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $637,561.97) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #VME001-06 y. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $173,062 for design services in connection with the 74th Street NE Improvements from White Ivy Place to C Avenue project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012050-01 z. Professional Services Agreement with Fehr-Graham for an amount not to exceed $35,237 for design services in connection with the 3rd Avenue SW Improvements from 6th Street to 10th Street project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012082-01 aa. Professional Services Agreement with ALLTRANS, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $34,805 for design services in connection with the 8th Avenue SW Improvements from 10th Street to 7th Street project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012083-01 bb. Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $45,494 for design services in connection with the Coe Road NE Improvements from Center Point Road to A Avenue project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012087-01 cc. Professional Services Agreement with Brain Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $55,697 for design services in connection with the B Avenue NW Improvements from Highland Drive to 8th Street project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012091-01 dd. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $52,101 for design services in connection with the 42nd Street NE Improvements from I-380 to Wenig Road project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012092-01 ee. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $26,641, bond and insurance of Ahern Fire Protection, a Division of J.F. Ahern Co., for the Park Cedar Rapids 3rd Avenue SE Parkade Fire Standpipe project (estimated cost is $73,500); CIP/DID #635128-20 ff. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $169,501 plus incentive up to $4,000, bond and insurance of Maxwell Construction, Inc. for the US Highway 30/151 South to Ely Road (Along Cedar Trail) – Sanitary Sewer Improvements project (estimated cost is $220,000); CIP/DID #655149-04 gg. Accepting bid in the amount of $75,001 from House on the Rock, LLC and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 1816 Hamilton Street SW; CIP/DID #3302500004-00 hh. Accepting bid in the amount of $50,500 from Chien Nguyen and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 212 9th Street NW; CIP/DID #3302500004-00 ii. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $96,032 for engineering services related to a water quality improvement project in Noelridge Park; CIP/DID #615245-01 jj. Joint Communications Agency purchase of equipment and accessories from Harris Corporation for public safety use in connection with the Linn County 800 MHz Radio System for an amount not to exceed $57,856.44; CIP/DID #660990 kk. Consent to Assignment of Agreement with NewBo West, LLC in connection with the fifth round of the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD); CIP/DID #08-DRH-208 ll. Main Street Iowa Program Agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District; CIP/DID #421344 mm. Agreement for the purchase of Miscellaneous Distribution and Service Materials with Utility Equipment Co. for an annual amount not to exceed $68,448; CIP/DID #0114-127D nn. Agreement for the purchase of Water System Pipe and Miscellaneous Distribution Materials with HD Supply Waterworks for an annual amount not to exceed $445,908; CIP/DID #0114-127B oo. Agreement for the purchase of Hydrants, Valves, Distribution Materials and Service Materials with Schimberg Co. for an annual amount not to exceed $657,522; CIP/DID #0114-127C pp. Fleet Services purchase of one tandem axle dump truck from Truck Country of Cedar Rapids in the amount of $102,785; CIP/DID #0214-141 rr. Contract for Flexible Crack & Joint Sealant with Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $50,400. CIP/DID #0214-146 Items 42O, 42 QQ, and 42X were pulled
Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $292,510 for design services in connection with the Flood Affected Areas Infrastructure Removal project; CIP/DID #3012065-02
Report on bids for the Park Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Parkade Electrical Upgrades project (estimated cost is $140,000). (Doug Carper) a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $37,905, bond and insurance of Paulson Electric Company, Inc. for the Park Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Parkade Electrical Upgrades project. CIP/DID #635127-20
Report on bids for the 2014 Water Pollution Control Facility Roof Replacements – Administration & Solids Pump Buildings project (estimated cost is $282,900) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $294,078, bond and insurance of Cedar Service Company for the 2014 Water Pollution Control Facility Roof Replacements – Administration & Solids Pump Buildings project. CIP/DID #615190-04
Discussion and Resolution authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Noleshawk Investments, LLC for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (Caleb Mason) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #983050
Discussion and Resolution in support of the proposed renovation of Sokol Gymnasium at 417 3rd Street SE and authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with the Developer (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #1098267
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Acme Electric Company, Inc. Urban Revitalization Area designation at 1008 2nd Street SE, 1012 2nd Street SE, 1024 2nd Street SE and 208 11th Avenue SE. CIP/DID #865223
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Armar Ventures, LC Urban Revitalization Area designation adjacent and to the east of 4850 Armar Drive SE. CIP/DID #1040575
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Auxiant Urban Revitalization Area designation at 424 1st Avenue NE. CIP/DID #1040577
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Fleck Sales Company Urban Revitalization Area designation at 11125 High Life Court SW. CIP/DID #1040572
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. CIP/DID #1074300
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. CIP/DID #1074304
Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. CIP/DID #1074305
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to City Council business.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION *Note: During this portion of the meeting Council Members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters and may discuss the items specifically listed: Adjourn
A public hearing will be held to consider the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year Plan, Annual Plan and amendments to the PHA Administrative Plan which includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan (LaSheila Yates). a. Resolution approving the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Public Housing Agency (PHA) 5-Year Plan, Annual Plan and amendments to the PHA Administrative Plan which includes the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan and the Homeownership Option Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division for a Child Welfare and Housing Preference. CIP/DID #363680
A public hearing will be held to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds described as a portion of 2nd Street NW right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West, and between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW, and between 1st Street SW and 2nd Street SW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW, and between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW; and 2nd Street SW rightof- way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC in connection with the Cedar Crossing Casino project (Rita Rasmussen). a. First Reading: Ordinance vacating public ways and grounds described as a portion of 2nd Street NW right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between A Avenue NW and 1st Avenue West, and between 1st Street NW and 2nd Street NW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW, and between 1st Street SW and 2nd Street SW; a 20-foot wide strip of alley right-of-way located between 2nd Street SW and 3rd Street SW, and between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW; and 2nd Street SW right-of-way located between 1st Avenue West and 2nd Avenue SW as requested by the Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC. CIP/DID #41-13-038
A public hearing will be held to consider renaming H Street SW to Valor Way SW, from Diagonal Drive SW northwesterly to the northwesterly end of H Street SW as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids Police Department (Rita Rasmussen). CIP/DID #STREET-007954-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial and to consider a change of zone for property at 837 44th Street SE from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher (Joe Mailander a. Resolution amending the Future Land Use Map in the City’s Comprehensive Plan from Low Density Residential to Industrial as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher; CIP/DID #FLUMA-007145-2013 b. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 837 44th Street SE from RMF-1, Multiple Family Residence Zone District to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Randall J. and Christine C. Maher. CIP/DID #RZNE-007144-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 127 28th Street Drive SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Cornerhouse Properties, LLC (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 127 28th Street Drive SE from R-2, Single Family Residence Zone District to O-S, Office/Service Zone District as requested by Cornerhouse Properties, LLC. CIP/DID #RZNE-007395-2013
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 4719 J Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by American Baking Systems and Albert E. and Sondra K. Farrington (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4719 J Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District to C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District as requested by American Baking Systems and Albert E. and Sondra K. Farrington. CIP/DID #RZNE-008132-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of zone for property at 1424 B Avenue NE from PUB, Public Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Coe College (Joe Mailander). a. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 1424 B Avenue NE from PUB, Public Zone District to RMF-2, Multiple Family Residence Zone District as requested by Coe College. CIP/DID #RZNE-008354-2014
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, extending the demolition review period to 15 business days (Thomas Smith). a. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code, Historic Preservation, extending the demolition review period to 15 business days. CIP/DID #481967
A public hearing will be held to consider a change of use for property located at 500 and 502 F Avenue NW as required to meet requirements of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Paula Mitchell) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #540257
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 22A of the Municipal Code, Nuisance Property, by deleting Section 22A.03 therefrom and enacting a new section 22A.03, establishing regulations relating to nuisance activity (Amanda Grieder). a. First Reading: Ordinance to consider amending Chapter 22A of the Municipal Code, Nuisance Property, by deleting Section 22A.03 therefrom and enacting a new section 22A.03, establishing regulations relating to nuisance activity. CIP/DID #807542
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (estimated cost is $330,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Curb Repair Project – Contract 2 project (Paving for Progress). CIP/DID #301998-05
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (estimated cost is $123,000) (Doug Wilson). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2014 Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project. CIP/DID #3017014-01
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Sun Valley Neighborhood SE Storm Sewer Installation project (estimated cost is $370,000) (Rob Davis) (FLOOD). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Sun Valley Neighborhood SE Storm Sewer Installation project. CIP/DID #304224-04
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East from 17th Street SE to 27th Street SE and 40th Street NE to Collins Road NE Crack and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project (estimated cost is $81,000) (Rob Davis). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 1st Avenue East from 17th Street SE to 27th Street SE and 40th Street NE to Collins Road NE Crack and Joint Cleaning and Sealing project. CIP/DID #3012034-02
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant 1929 Tower Renovation project (estimated cost is $172,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant 1929 Tower Renovation project. CIP/DID #625028-07
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the NW Water Treatment Plant Chlorine System Improvements project (estimated cost is $150,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the NW Water Treatment Plant Chlorine System Improvements project. CIP/DID #625900-01
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC Electric Metering Upgrade project (estimated cost is $826,000) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the WPC Electric Metering Upgrade project. CIP/DID #615225-02
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18. Motion to approve minutes. 19. Motions setting public hearing dates for: a. April 8, 2014 – to consider an Underground Electric Line Easement Agreement with Interstate Power and Light Company in connection with an electric upgrade located on City-owned land at 400 12th Avenue SE; CIP/DID #49-14-028 b. April 8, 2014 – to consider the vacation and disposition of public ways and grounds described as a 13,946 square-foot parcel of F Avenue NE right-of-way located northeasterly of and adjacent to 17th Street NE as requested by Mount Mercy University; CIP/DID #41-14-024 c. April 8, 2014 – to consider the vacation of three separate easements in connection with the Cedar Crossing Casino project: a 26-foot wide sewer, water and utilities easement located on vacant land adjacent to the northwesterly property line of 208 1st Avenue NW; a 20-foot by 140-foot gas pipeline easement located along the southeasterly property line of vacant land lying northwesterly of and adjacent to 115 2nd Street SW; and a 10-foot by 70-foot electric line easement located along the northwesterly property line of 116 1st Avenue NW, as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids; CIP/DID #41-13-038 d. April 8, 2014 – to consider a change of zone for property at 101 1st Avenue SW and 200 1st Avenue NW from C-3, Regional Commercial Zone District and C-4, Central Business Zone District to PUD-2, Planned Unit Development Two Zone District as requested by the City of Cedar Rapids, Steven M. and Jean M. Novak and Cedar Rapids Development Group, LLC; CIP/DID RZNE-008542-2014 e. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $3,815,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose); CIP/DID #838449 f. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose); CIP/DID #838449 g. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $6,140,000 General Obligation Bonds Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose/Urban Renewal) (Parkade Projects/Convention Center/Street Improvement); CIP/DID #838449 h. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $12,100,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds; CIP/DID #838449 i. April 8, 2014 – to consider the proposition to issue not to exceed $4,800,000 Water Revenue Bonds; CIP/DID #838449 j. April 22, 2014 – to consider adoption of an Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and HOME Investment Partnership Program for the program year July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015. CIP/DID #660905 20. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Cedar River Bridges Miscellaneous Repairs project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 9, 2014 (estimated cost is $1,490,000). CIP/DID #305127-03 21. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Park Avenue SE from 17th Street to 18th Street and 18th Street SE from Park Avenue to Half Block South – Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, Water Main, Street, and Sidewalk Improvements project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 16, 2014 (estimated cost is $740,000). CIP/DID #655996-07 22. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the 2008 Flood Area Sanitary Sewer Restoration, SW Quadrant, Phase 2, Part 3 project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 23, 2014 (estimated cost is $1,720,000) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #SSD103-12 23. Motion filing plans, specifications, form of contract, estimated costs, setting a public hearing date for April 8, 2014 and advertising for bids by publishing notice to bidders for the Veterans Memorial Stadium 2014 Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase I project, and authorizing the City Engineer, or designee, to receive and open bids and publicly announce the results on April 16, 2014 (estimated cost is $90,000). CIP/DID #314338-03 24. Motion assessing a $500 civil penalty for violation of State Code regarding the sale of alcohol to minors against The Butcher Block, 1117 1st Avenue SE. CIP/DID #1097757 25. Motion approving the beer/liquor/wine applications of: CIP/DID #1097756 a. Brewed Café, 1101 3rd Street SE, (5-day permit for an event at Veterans Memorial Building, 51 1st Avenue, 4th Floor, on April 5, 2014); b. Buffalo Wild Wings – Edgewood, 2020 Edgewood Road SW; c. Dancers Ranch, 3000 6th Street SW (new – new ownership); d. Ellis Golf Course, 1401 Zika Avenue NW; e. Ellis Park Softball Complex, 2000 Ellis Boulevard NW (new – seasonal 8-month license); f. Fat Wally’s, 429 2nd Avenue SE; g. Fieldhouse Cedar Rapids, 1140 Blairs Ferry Road NE; h. Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW; i. Hawkeye Downs Sinclair, 4713 6th Street SW; j. Hazzard County Saloon, 329 2nd Avenue SE; k. HuHot Mongolian Grill, 4444 1st Avenue NE; l. Hy-Vee Drugstore #1, 1520 6th Street SW; m. Jersey’s Pub & Grub (C Street), 5761 C Street SW; n. Jones Golf Course, 2901 Fruitland Boulevard SW; o. Kum & Go #517, 3132 1st Avenue NE; p. Regis Middle School, 735 Prairie Drive NE (5-day permit for an event on April 4, 2014); q. Shawn Ryan’s Irish Pub, 715 2nd Avenue SE; r. Tait Cummins Sports Complex, 3000 C Street SW (new – seasonal 8 month license); s. Twin Pines Golf Course, 3800 42nd Street NE. 26. Resolutions (2) approving payment of bills and payroll. CIP/DID #1097983 26. Resolutions (2) approving payment of bills and payroll. CIP/DID #1097983 27. Resolutions thanking the following individuals: CIP/DID #572803 a. Vote of thanks to Michael Tertinger for serving on the City Planning Commission; CIP/DID #572803 b. Vote of thanks to Andi Londquist for serving on the Visual Arts Commission. CIP/DID #572855 28. Resolutions approving assessment actions; a. Intent to assess – Solid Waste & Recycling – clean-up costs – three properties; CIP/DID #1097765 b. Intent to assess – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 52 properties; CIP/DID #1097820 c. Levy assessment – Utilities – Water Division – delinquent municipal utility bills – 24 properties; CIP/DID #1058115 d. Levy assessment – housing nuisance abatement charges – three properties; CIP/DID #1097971 e. Levy assessment – nuisance property abatement charge – one property; CIP/DID #1097980 f. Levy assessment – delinquent snow removal charges – 16 properties. CIP/DID #1097977 29. Resolutions accepting projects, approving Performance Bonds and/or authorizing issuance of final payments: a. B Avenue NE from 15th Street to the Northeast Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements project, final payment in the amount of $14,931.56 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by BWC Excavating, LC (original contract amount was $278,858.84; final contract amount is $298,631.24); CIP/DID #655996-06 b. East Post Road Over Indian Creek Bridge Replacement project, final payment in the amount of $30,000 and 4-year Performance Bond submitted by Peterson Contractors, Inc. (original contract amount was $2,294,712.11; final contract amount is $2,399,636.27); CIP/DID #305023-02 c. Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility Permanent Flood Repairs Package 2 – Solids Handling/Pumping project, final payment in the amount of $121,116.42 and 2-year Performance Bond submitted by Staab Construction Corporation (original contract amount was $2,589,000; final contract amount is $2,422,328.31) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #3303100090-01 30. Preliminary Resolution for the construction of pavement and sidewalk improvements for the 18th Street SW from Wilson Avenue SW to 16th Avenue SW Improvements project. CIP/DID #301500-00 31. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 33rd Avenue from 10th Street to Prairie Creek Road and 18th Street SW from 33rd Avenue to 1000 Feet North project. CIP/DID #301136-00 32. Resolution accepting work and fixing amount to be assessed for the 33rd Avenue SW from 18th Street to Edgewood Road Improvements project. CIP/DID #301182-00 33. Resolution approving final plat of Schade First Addition, located at 1003 and 1115 Hillside Drive NW. CIP/DID #FLPT-007766-2014 34. Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 1362-8-85 that established a “10-minute loading zone 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM” on the north side of 4th Avenue SE, 500 block in meter spaces 1044, 1045 and 1046, and establishing a “10-Minute Loading Zone 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM” on the east side of 5th Street SE block, in meter spaces 5320, 5321, 5322 and 5323, to serve as an area for morning drop-off and evening pick-up of children at the Waypoint front entrance. CIP/DID #PARK-008458-2014 35. Resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Ushers Ridge Drive NE and River Parkway NE stopping vehicle traffic on River Parkway NE for Ushers Ridge Drive NE. CIP/DID #60-14-031 36. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division rates beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for wastewater that is hauled directly to the Water Pollution Control Facility for treatment. CIP/DID #1097827 37. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Water Pollution Control Division rates beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for wastewater from un-metered water supplies that are discharged into the City sanitary sewer system. CIP/DID #1097826 38. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Solid Waste & Recycling Division fee schedule beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for nuisance abatement and service charges. CIP/DID #1097824 39. Resolution establishing the Utilities Department – Water Division and Laboratory Division fee schedules beginning July 1, 2014 for Fiscal Year 2015 for miscellaneous services. CIP/DID #1097822 40. Resolution authorizing an IT Network Technician to attend the VSphere Fast Track Training in Clive, IA in an amount of $7,056.80. CIP/DID #1097781 41. Resolution authorizing an IT Network Analyst to attend the Netapp 7 Mode Administration Training in Chicago, IL in an amount of $6,725.26. CIP/DID #1097782 42. Resolutions approving actions regarding Purchases/Contracts/Agreements: a. Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Process Systems Services with BG Brecke, Inc. for additional repairs and services for the Water Pollution Control Facility for an amount not to exceed $122,000 (original contract amount was $100,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $222,000); CIP/DID #0313-221 b. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract for Road Oil Products with Flint Hills Resources, LP for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000); CIP/DID #0112-131 c. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract for Road Oil Products with Bituminous Material & Supply, L.P. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $150,000 (original contract amount was $150,000; renewal contract amount is $150,000); CIP/DID #0112-131 d. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Quarry Products with Wendling Quarries, Inc. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $90,000 (original contract amount was $90,000; renewal contract amount is $90,000); CIP/DID #0213-182 e. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Quarry Products with Crawford Quarry Company for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $65,000 (original contract amount was $65,000; renewal contract amount is $65,000); CIP/DID #0213-182 f. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Contract for Asphalt Products with L.L. Pelling Company for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $650,000 (original contract amount was $650,000; renewal contract amount is $650,000); CIP/DID #0112-130 g. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Concrete Products with Croell Redi-Mix, Inc. for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $60,000 (original contract amount was $60,000; renewal contract amount is $60,000); CIP/DID #0213-183 h. Amendment No. 1 to renew the Contract for Concrete Products with Metro Ready Mix LC for the Public Works Department – Street Operations for an estimated annual amount of $335,000 (original contract amount was $335,000; renewal contract amount is $335,000); CIP/DID #0213-183 i. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Agreement for Professional IT Services for the Information Technology Department with McGladrey for a total annual amount not to exceed $100,000 (original contract amount was $100,000, renewal contract amount is $100,000); CIP/DID #1010-084 j. Amendment No. 3 to renew the Agreement for the purchase of Fiber Optic Equipment with Champion Optical Network Engineering for an annual amount not to exceed $180,000 (original contract amount was $20,000; renewal contract amount is $180,000); CIP/DID #0211-167 k. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Agreement for City-wide Bin Stock Supply Program with W.W. Grainger, Inc. utilizing State of Iowa Master Agreement #MA005-4110-12 pricing for an estimated annual amount of $325,000 (original contract amount was $325,000; renewal contract amount is $325,000); CIP/DID #0110-162 l. Amendment No. 2 to renew the Fire Department Agreement for the purchase of Turnout Gear with Sandry Fire Supply LLC for an annual amount not to exceed $54,400 (original contract amount was $90,000; renewal contract amount is $54,400); CIP/DID #0212-153 m. Amendment No. 4 to renew the Agreement for Uniform Apparel for the Police Department with Carpenter Uniform Co. for a total annual amount not to exceed $75,000 (original contract amount was $155,000 for a two-year period; renewal contract amount is $75,000 for a one-year period); CIP/DID #1108-147 n. Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $12,000 for design services in connection with the 33rd Avenue SW, from Coyote Road to Remington Street Reconstruction project (original contract amount was $257,100; total contract amount with this amendment is $397,475); CIP/DID #301182-04 p. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. specifying an increased amount not to exceed $49,910 for material testing services in connection with the City Services Center project (original contract amount was $56,248; total contract amount with this amendment is $106,158) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #PWE006-17 q. Amendment No. 7 to the Standard Agreement with Alt Architecture and Research Associates, by adding a new subcontractor for no additional fee in connection with the Veterans Memorial Building project (original contract amount was $2,896,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $4,085,123.17) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #VME001-01 r. Amendment No. 2 to the Joinder Agreement with National Insurance Services Insurance Trust for Long-Term Disability benefit; CIP/DID #686040 s. Amending the Administrative Plan for the first round of the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD); CIP/DID #08-DRH-208 t. Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $24,078 with Woodruff Construction, LLC for the Ground Transportation Center Renovation project (original contract amount was $9,097,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $9,257,152) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #TRE001-20 u. Change Order No. 5 (Revised) in the amount of $11,731.74 with Horsfield Construction, Inc. & Subsidiary for the 6th Street SW Corridor Improvements from Waconia Avenue to Prairie Creek project (original contract amount was $5,364,048.14; total contract amount with this amendment is $5,518,927.30); CIP/DID #305079-02 v. Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $16,539.16 with Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the FY 2013 Sidewalk & Ramp Repair Program – Contract No. 1 project (original contract amount was $136,450; total contract amount with this amendment is $159,239.84); CIP/DID #3017013-01 w. Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $12,129.90 with Tricon General Construction, Inc. for the Veterans Memorial Phase III – Bid Package #2 – Interior Demo, Steel, Concrete and Roofing project (original contract amount was $506,000; total contract amount with this amendment is $637,561.97) (FLOOD); CIP/DID #VME001-06 y. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $173,062 for design services in connection with the 74th Street NE Improvements from White Ivy Place to C Avenue project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012050-01 z. Professional Services Agreement with Fehr-Graham for an amount not to exceed $35,237 for design services in connection with the 3rd Avenue SW Improvements from 6th Street to 10th Street project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012082-01 aa. Professional Services Agreement with ALLTRANS, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $34,805 for design services in connection with the 8th Avenue SW Improvements from 10th Street to 7th Street project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012083-01 bb. Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $45,494 for design services in connection with the Coe Road NE Improvements from Center Point Road to A Avenue project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012087-01 cc. Professional Services Agreement with Brain Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $55,697 for design services in connection with the B Avenue NW Improvements from Highland Drive to 8th Street project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012091-01 dd. Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $52,101 for design services in connection with the 42nd Street NE Improvements from I-380 to Wenig Road project (Paving for Progress); CIP/DID #3012092-01 ee. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $26,641, bond and insurance of Ahern Fire Protection, a Division of J.F. Ahern Co., for the Park Cedar Rapids 3rd Avenue SE Parkade Fire Standpipe project (estimated cost is $73,500); CIP/DID #635128-20 ff. Awarding and approving contract in the amount of $169,501 plus incentive up to $4,000, bond and insurance of Maxwell Construction, Inc. for the US Highway 30/151 South to Ely Road (Along Cedar Trail) – Sanitary Sewer Improvements project (estimated cost is $220,000); CIP/DID #655149-04 gg. Accepting bid in the amount of $75,001 from House on the Rock, LLC and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 1816 Hamilton Street SW; CIP/DID #3302500004-00 hh. Accepting bid in the amount of $50,500 from Chien Nguyen and approving a Quit Claim Deed for the disposition of 212 9th Street NW; CIP/DID #3302500004-00 ii. Professional Services Agreement with Snyder and Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $96,032 for engineering services related to a water quality improvement project in Noelridge Park; CIP/DID #615245-01 jj. Joint Communications Agency purchase of equipment and accessories from Harris Corporation for public safety use in connection with the Linn County 800 MHz Radio System for an amount not to exceed $57,856.44; CIP/DID #660990 kk. Consent to Assignment of Agreement with NewBo West, LLC in connection with the fifth round of the Multi-Family New Construction Program (FLOOD); CIP/DID #08-DRH-208 ll. Main Street Iowa Program Agreement with the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Czech Village/New Bohemia Main Street District; CIP/DID #421344 mm. Agreement for the purchase of Miscellaneous Distribution and Service Materials with Utility Equipment Co. for an annual amount not to exceed $68,448; CIP/DID #0114-127D nn. Agreement for the purchase of Water System Pipe and Miscellaneous Distribution Materials with HD Supply Waterworks for an annual amount not to exceed $445,908; CIP/DID #0114-127B oo. Agreement for the purchase of Hydrants, Valves, Distribution Materials and Service Materials with Schimberg Co. for an annual amount not to exceed $657,522; CIP/DID #0114-127C pp. Fleet Services purchase of one tandem axle dump truck from Truck Country of Cedar Rapids in the amount of $102,785; CIP/DID #0214-141 rr. Contract for Flexible Crack & Joint Sealant with Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. for the Public Works Department for an amount not to exceed $50,400. CIP/DID #0214-146 Items 42O, 42 QQ, and 42X were pulled
Professional Services Agreement with Anderson Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $292,510 for design services in connection with the Flood Affected Areas Infrastructure Removal project; CIP/DID #3012065-02
Report on bids for the Park Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Parkade Electrical Upgrades project (estimated cost is $140,000). (Doug Carper) a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $37,905, bond and insurance of Paulson Electric Company, Inc. for the Park Cedar Rapids Five Seasons Parkade Electrical Upgrades project. CIP/DID #635127-20
Report on bids for the 2014 Water Pollution Control Facility Roof Replacements – Administration & Solids Pump Buildings project (estimated cost is $282,900) (Steve Hershner). a. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $294,078, bond and insurance of Cedar Service Company for the 2014 Water Pollution Control Facility Roof Replacements – Administration & Solids Pump Buildings project. CIP/DID #615190-04
Discussion and Resolution authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with Noleshawk Investments, LLC for the disposition and redevelopment of City-owned property at 821 and 825 Shaver Road NE acquired through the Voluntary Property Acquisition program (Caleb Mason) (FLOOD). CIP/DID #983050
Discussion and Resolution in support of the proposed renovation of Sokol Gymnasium at 417 3rd Street SE and authorizing negotiation of a Development Agreement with the Developer (Jennifer Pratt). CIP/DID #1098267
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Acme Electric Company, Inc. Urban Revitalization Area designation at 1008 2nd Street SE, 1012 2nd Street SE, 1024 2nd Street SE and 208 11th Avenue SE. CIP/DID #865223
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Armar Ventures, LC Urban Revitalization Area designation adjacent and to the east of 4850 Armar Drive SE. CIP/DID #1040575
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Auxiant Urban Revitalization Area designation at 424 1st Avenue NE. CIP/DID #1040577
Ordinance amending Chapter 17A of the Municipal Code, Revitalization Areas, to establish the Fleck Sales Company Urban Revitalization Area designation at 11125 High Life Court SW. CIP/DID #1040572
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, Water Service, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. CIP/DID #1074300
Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code, Wastewater Facilities, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. CIP/DID #1074304
Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code, Solid Waste and Recycling, by repealing existing rates and establishing new rates. CIP/DID #1074305
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CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCUSSION *Note: During this portion of the meeting Council Members may bring forward communications, concerns and reports on various matters and may discuss the items specifically listed: Adjourn