Invocation Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Thanking Senator John Culver for his years of public service and ongoing support for the City of Cedar Rapids (Senator John Culver) Proclamation – Fair Housing Month (LaSheila Yates)
PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $39,900,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects and the Refunding of Series 2007A and 2008A (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $39,900,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-1) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-1).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-2) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-2).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-3) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #OB138022. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-3).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,200,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purpose) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,200,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purpose).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $16,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds – FY16 Water Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $16,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds – FY16 Sewer Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater Management, revising the stormwater utility fee structure and incentives (Sandy Pumphrey). CIP/DID #43-16-061.
A public hearing will be held to consider Cedar Rapids Transit's FY17 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Brad DeBrower). CIP/DID #TRN001-16. Resolution authorizing Cedar Rapids Transit to submit the FY17 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance.
A public hearing will be held to consider granting a change of zone for property at 4200 C Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District, to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Hill’s Maple Crest Farms Partnership (Johnny Alcivar). CIP/DID #RZNE- 022666-2016. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4200 C Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District, to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Hill’s Maple Crest Farms Partnership.
A public hearing will be held to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and specific budget allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs, prior to adopting an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 (Paula Mitchell). CIP/DID #OB246513.
A public hearing will be held to consider an Urban Revitalization Area designation for IGD Industries, Inc. at 4200 C Street SW for redevelopment of the existing commercial building and creation of new jobs (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0009-2016. a. Resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for redevelopment of the existing commercial building and creation of new jobs as requested by IGD Industries, Inc. at 4200 C Street SW. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the IGD Industries, Inc. Urban Revitalization Area designation at 4200 C Street SW.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2016 Sidewalk Repair Program – Contract No. 2 project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3017016-02. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2016 Sidewalk Repair Program – Contract No. 2 project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Curb Ramp Repair Project – NW Bid Package No. 1 project (estimated cost is $473,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3016016-04. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Curb Ramp Repair Project – NW Bid Package No. 1 project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 26th Street SW Improvements from 76th Avenue SW to 60th Avenue SW project (estimated cost is $1,961,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3012004-02. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 26th Street SW Improvements from 76th Avenue SW to 60th Avenue SW project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the 29th Street Drive SE from 1st Avenue to Tama Street Roadway Improvements project (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012126-00. Resolution with respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the 29th Street Drive SE from 1st Avenue to Tama Street Roadway Improvements project.
PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Consent Items: 18 - 47 Pulled Items: 24 Removed Items: 36C & 36D
Resolution directing the City’s appointed Cedar Lake Study Committee representatives to continue participation in the Cedar Lake Study Committee; appropriate City staff are directed to assist in the administration of any contract whereby a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment will be performed; and study and evaluate public ownership for City Council consideration in the future. CIP/DID #OB1362716.
REGULAR AGENDA Report on bids for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project (estimated cost is $880,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625904-04. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $830,160, bond and insurance of Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc. for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project.
Report on bids for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project (estimated cost is $2,650,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625863-06. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,899,990, bond and insurance of Calacci Construction Company, Inc. for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project.
Report on bids for the 2016 Sidewalk Infill Project, Phases 1 & 2 project (estimated cost is $420,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3012074-02. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $404,010.25 plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2016 Sidewalk Infill Project, Phases 1 & 2 project.
Report on bids for the Seminole Valley Road NE – Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, 42nd Street from Seminole Valley Road NE to Edgewood Road NE project (estimated cost is $1,312,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012116-02. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,349,895.08 plus incentive up to $40,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Seminole Valley Road NE – Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, 42nd Street from Seminole Valley Road NE to Edgewood Road NE project.
Report on bids for the 8th Avenue SW Roadway Improvements from L Street SW to 7th Street SW project (estimated cost is $700,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012151-02. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $697,655.45 plus incentive up to $32,000, bond and insurance of Vieth Construction Corp for the 8th Avenue SW Roadway Improvements from L Street SW to 7th Street SW project.
53. Report on bids for the Cedar Riverwalk 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $80,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3315507-10. 54. Report on bids for the Flood Risk Control System NewBo/Parking Lot 44 Pump Station at 10th Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $7,000,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3316510-10.
Presentation and Resolution authorizing a Power Purchase Agreement with Eagle Point Energy-4, LLC for solar generated electricity by means of a 90kW panel array installed on the Cedar Rapids Transit Bus Garage (Brent Schlotfeldt). CIP/DID #PUR0615-251.
ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance establishing Thompson Truck and Trailer Urban Revitalization Area designation at the southwest corner of 6th Street SW and 76th Avenue SW. CIP/DID #URTE-0008-2016.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property south of 66th Avenue SW and west of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by The Votroubek Real Estate Group and Kirkwood Community College. CIP/DID #RZNE-022606-2016.
Ordinance amending Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code, Civil Rights Commission, to reduce the number of members from nine to seven. CIP/DID #CVR-2016-03PH.
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon. Adjournment
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamations/Presentations Proclamation – Thanking Senator John Culver for his years of public service and ongoing support for the City of Cedar Rapids (Senator John Culver) Proclamation – Fair Housing Month (LaSheila Yates)
PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $39,900,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects and the Refunding of Series 2007A and 2008A (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $39,900,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Purpose).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-1) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-1).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-2) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-2).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-3) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #OB138022. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $700,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate Purpose-3).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,200,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds (Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purpose) – FY16 GO Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $1,200,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Essential Corporate Urban Renewal Purpose).
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $16,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds – FY16 Water Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $16,000,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
A public hearing will be held to consider the authorization of the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds – FY16 Sewer Revenue Bonds for Budgeted Projects (Michele Tamerius). CIP/DID #FIN2016-16. Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of Not to Exceed $6,000,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
A public hearing will be held to consider amending Chapter 72 of the Municipal Code, Stormwater Management, revising the stormwater utility fee structure and incentives (Sandy Pumphrey). CIP/DID #43-16-061.
A public hearing will be held to consider Cedar Rapids Transit's FY17 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance (Brad DeBrower). CIP/DID #TRN001-16. Resolution authorizing Cedar Rapids Transit to submit the FY17 Consolidated Transit Funding Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for federal and state transit funding assistance.
A public hearing will be held to consider granting a change of zone for property at 4200 C Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District, to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Hill’s Maple Crest Farms Partnership (Johnny Alcivar). CIP/DID #RZNE- 022666-2016. First Reading: Ordinance granting a change of zone for property at 4200 C Street SW from I-2, General Industrial Zone District, to I-1, Light Industrial Zone District as requested by Hill’s Maple Crest Farms Partnership.
A public hearing will be held to consider public comments regarding identification of community development needs, program funding for development of proposed activities, and specific budget allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs, prior to adopting an Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 (Paula Mitchell). CIP/DID #OB246513.
A public hearing will be held to consider an Urban Revitalization Area designation for IGD Industries, Inc. at 4200 C Street SW for redevelopment of the existing commercial building and creation of new jobs (Caleb Mason). CIP/DID #URTE-0009-2016. a. Resolution authorizing an Urban Revitalization Area designation for redevelopment of the existing commercial building and creation of new jobs as requested by IGD Industries, Inc. at 4200 C Street SW. b. First Reading: Ordinance establishing the IGD Industries, Inc. Urban Revitalization Area designation at 4200 C Street SW.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2016 Sidewalk Repair Program – Contract No. 2 project (estimated cost is $600,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3017016-02. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the FY 2016 Sidewalk Repair Program – Contract No. 2 project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Curb Ramp Repair Project – NW Bid Package No. 1 project (estimated cost is $473,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3016016-04. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Curb Ramp Repair Project – NW Bid Package No. 1 project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 26th Street SW Improvements from 76th Avenue SW to 60th Avenue SW project (estimated cost is $1,961,000) (Doug Wilson). CIP/DID #3012004-02. Resolution adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the 26th Street SW Improvements from 76th Avenue SW to 60th Avenue SW project.
A public hearing will be held to consider the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the 29th Street Drive SE from 1st Avenue to Tama Street Roadway Improvements project (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012126-00. Resolution with respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) for the 29th Street Drive SE from 1st Avenue to Tama Street Roadway Improvements project.
PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council action scheduled for today. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Consent Items: 18 - 47 Pulled Items: 24 Removed Items: 36C & 36D
Resolution directing the City’s appointed Cedar Lake Study Committee representatives to continue participation in the Cedar Lake Study Committee; appropriate City staff are directed to assist in the administration of any contract whereby a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment will be performed; and study and evaluate public ownership for City Council consideration in the future. CIP/DID #OB1362716.
REGULAR AGENDA Report on bids for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project (estimated cost is $880,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625904-04. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $830,160, bond and insurance of Jim Giese Commercial Roofing, Inc. for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements project.
Report on bids for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project (estimated cost is $2,650,000) (Steve Hershner). CIP/DID #625863-06. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $2,899,990, bond and insurance of Calacci Construction Company, Inc. for the Horizontal Collector Well No. 5 Pump House project.
Report on bids for the 2016 Sidewalk Infill Project, Phases 1 & 2 project (estimated cost is $420,000) (Nate Kampman). CIP/DID #3012074-02. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $404,010.25 plus incentive up to $5,000, bond and insurance of Midwest Concrete, Inc. for the 2016 Sidewalk Infill Project, Phases 1 & 2 project.
Report on bids for the Seminole Valley Road NE – Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, 42nd Street from Seminole Valley Road NE to Edgewood Road NE project (estimated cost is $1,312,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012116-02. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,349,895.08 plus incentive up to $40,000, bond and insurance of Rathje Construction Company for the Seminole Valley Road NE – Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, 42nd Street from Seminole Valley Road NE to Edgewood Road NE project.
Report on bids for the 8th Avenue SW Roadway Improvements from L Street SW to 7th Street SW project (estimated cost is $700,000) (Doug Wilson). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012151-02. Resolution awarding and approving contract in the amount of $697,655.45 plus incentive up to $32,000, bond and insurance of Vieth Construction Corp for the 8th Avenue SW Roadway Improvements from L Street SW to 7th Street SW project.
53. Report on bids for the Cedar Riverwalk 2nd Avenue to 3rd Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $80,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3315507-10. 54. Report on bids for the Flood Risk Control System NewBo/Parking Lot 44 Pump Station at 10th Avenue SE project (estimated cost is $7,000,000) (Rob Davis). CIP/DID #3316510-10.
Presentation and Resolution authorizing a Power Purchase Agreement with Eagle Point Energy-4, LLC for solar generated electricity by means of a 90kW panel array installed on the Cedar Rapids Transit Bus Garage (Brent Schlotfeldt). CIP/DID #PUR0615-251.
ORDINANCES Second and possible Third Readings Ordinance establishing Thompson Truck and Trailer Urban Revitalization Area designation at the southwest corner of 6th Street SW and 76th Avenue SW. CIP/DID #URTE-0008-2016.
Ordinance granting a change of zone for property south of 66th Avenue SW and west of Kirkwood Boulevard SW from C-1, Mixed Neighborhood Convenience Zone District, to C-2, Community Commercial Zone District as requested by The Votroubek Real Estate Group and Kirkwood Community College. CIP/DID #RZNE-022606-2016.
Ordinance amending Chapter 69 of the Municipal Code, Civil Rights Commission, to reduce the number of members from nine to seven. CIP/DID #CVR-2016-03PH.
PUBLIC INPUT This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business. If you wish to speak, place your name on the sign-up sheet on the table outside the Council Chambers and approach the microphone when called upon. Adjournment