This project will also include reconstruction of a portion of the Beer Creek storm sewer. The proposed amendments to the Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan would make the property tax exemption eligibility requirements in the Near Southside Urban Revitalization Area consistent with those of the proposed Central Business District Urban Revitalization Plan and Area. In addition, there are some benefited properties which are exempt from the requirements of the tap-on fee ordinance by virtue of having been previously served by the utility constructed. The current ordinance requires that all property owners in the subject area be notified, whether exempt, subject to the ordinance but paid, or unpaid. At the request of Council this section has been modified to require employee education by the business owner and omit the requirement for employee affidavits to be notarized and filed each year and kept on business premises.
Staff recommends expedited consideration.
HUD has subsequently determined that additional minor changes are necessary in order to obtain substantial equivalency. These changes are made by this ordinance. Pursuant to the Work Force Investment Act of 1998, the cities of Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Marion and Iowa City and the counties of Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington desire to participate in and be members of Work Force Investment Region 10, as designated by the Governor of Iowa. This resolution authorizes the City of Iowa City to participate in and be a member of Work Force Investment Region 10 as designated by the Governor, and authorizes the execution of articles of agreement for the Region 10 Chief Elected Official Consortium Work Force Investment Act Board. The employment agreements merely formalize the arrangement between the City and the City Clerk and the City and the City Attorney.