City of Cedar Rapids Council Meeting

July 27, 2021

Agenda Item 0Eviction Prevention Strategy

Sara Buck, Community Development &

Ashely Balius, Linn County

July 27, 2021

Overview

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• March 27, 2020 – Federal eviction moratorium initiated, CARES Act

• City secured $1.2M in CARES Act funding

• Eviction prevention highest priority

• Pandemic & Derecho

Strategy

• Eviction Prevention Program

• Program online June 5, 2020 - 1st local program to offer this level of assistance

• Partnered with Waypoint Services & Iowa Legal Aid

• Leveraged State funding to maximize impact

• Payments made directly to landlords on tenant’s behalf

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Implementation

• Eviction Prevention Program

• Approximately $600k of additional CDBG entitlement funding was reallocated to this program, due to community need

• $1.1M in rental assistance and $58k of utility assistance distributed to date

• 680 households served

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Collaboration

• Service Providers

• Waypoint – approximately 5,000 households

• HACAP – approximately 1,600 IFA applications

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Collaboration

• Rent & Utility Collaborative group

• United Way

• Waypoint

• Linn County

• City of Cedar Rapids

• Willis Dady

• Helping Hands

• The Salvation Army

• HACAP

• Metro Catholic Outreach

• Family Promise

• Marion Cares

• Catholic Charities

• Iowa Legal Aid

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Collaboration

• Linn County Court House – Help Desk

• Partnership began April 22, 2021

• Waypoint & Iowa Legal Aid

• Emergency “Stop Gap” Assistance estimated start date of August 2, 2021

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New Resources

• Linn County Emergency Rental Assistance – ERA2

• Program availability Linn County, estimated start date of August 16, 2021

• Allows additional flexibility in funding and reduces administrative burdens

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Key Differences

ERA 1

• Administered by the State

• Up to 12 months

• No prospective rent; only rent arrears

• Higher documentation burden

• MUST have a documented financial impact “due directly or indirectly to covid-19”

ERA 2

• Administered by Linn County

• Up to 18 months rent/ utility assistance

• 3 months of prospective rent

• Lower documentation burden –Treasury encourages the use of self-attestations and proxies

• Some sort of financial impact since March 2020

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New Resources

• Emergency Housing Vouchers

• Partnership with the Continuum of Care (CoC), HACAP, Waypoint Services & Willis Dady

• 44 vouchers made available through direct referral of the CoC for households experiencing homelessness

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Recap

• City of Cedar Rapids Eviction Prevention Program

• Linn County Emergency Rental Assistance Program

• Waypoint Services & Iowa Legal Aid

• Linn County Help Desk

• Emergency Housing Vouchers

Presented by:

Ashley BaliusCommunity Outreach &Assistance DirectorLinn County

Sara BuckHousing Services Managers.buck@cedar-rapids.org319-286-5192

Agenda Item 1BAE Systems Urban Renewal AreaAmendment #1

City Council

July 27, 2021

Background

Urban Renewal Area Plans

Update plans to reflect specific activities (infrastructure,

development)

Expansion of Area

July 12 - Consultation with taxing agencies; no comments or

objections

BAE Systems Urban Renewal Area

Agenda Item 2West Side Urban Renewal AreaAmendment #3

City Council

July 27, 2021

West Side Corporate Park Urban Renewal Area

Agenda Item 3Public Hearing forVacation of D Avenue NW

Right-of-Way located East of 8th

Street NW

July 27, 2021

7/28/2021

• City acquired MidAmerican site in 2020 for the proposed 6th St NW Extension project

• New CR Transit Maintenance Garage to be located to the north of ROW vacation

• Vacated ROW to be parking• Public Hearing is to vacate the public use as a street

Public Works Recommendation

July 27th: Hold the First reading of the ordinance

August 10th: Hold 2nd and 3rd reading of the ordinance

Presented by:

Rita Rasmussen, SR/WA, R/W-NACReal Estate Services Managerr.rasmussen@cedar-rapids.org319-286-5807

Agenda Item 4Rezoning Request812 Ellis Boulevard NW

RZNE-032041-2021

812 Ellis Boulevard NW

Request would change property’s zone district from U-VR, Urban Village Residential, to U-VG, Urban Village General

Urban Medium Intensity LUTA

Rezone would allow development of a small restaurant (pickup/outdoor eating only)

Lot size: 1,405 square feet

Location / Zoning

Aerial View

Criteria Met• Consistent with the Future Land Use Policy Plan & Comprehensive

Plan?

The requested zone change to U-VG would be in accord with the Urban Medium Intensity Future Land Use Map designation, which allows for neighborhood and community commercial developments such as restaurants.

• Public Facilities, Services and Suitability

Adequate levels of service to the existing development in the area will not be negatively impacted by the proposed development. The property has a history of commercial uses. Parking is available to the north, though no minimum parking is required in an Urban zone.

Criteria Met

• Character - the proposed district should be compatible with the existing or planned character of the surrounding area

The proposed zone district is Urban in character and matches the Urban character of the surrounding neighborhood. Parking issues will be reduced because no indoors sit-down dining will take place on site.

Next Steps

July 27, 2021 – Public Hearing & 1st Reading of Rezoning Ordinance

August 10, 2021 – Council 2nd & Possible 3rd Readings of Ordinance

Presented by:

David HougDevelopment Services Plannerdaveh@cedar-rapids.org 319 286-5168

Agenda Item 5Rezoning Request511 16th Avenue SW

RZNE-032083-2021

511 16th Avenue SW

Requesting T-R1, Traditional Residential Single Unit to T-MC, Traditional Mixed Use Center District

Urban Medium Intensity LUTA

Proposed parking expansion for corner retail

Lot size: 4,520 sf

Location / Zoning

Aerial View

Site Plan

Criteria Met

• Consistent with the Future Land Use Policy Plan & Comprehensive Plan?

The requested zone change to T-MC would be in accord with the Urban Medium Intensity Future Land Use Map designation, which allows for neighborhood and community commercial developments.

• Public Facilities, Services and SuitabilityAdequate levels of service to the existing development in the area will not be negatively impacted by the proposed parking expansion.

Criteria Met

• Character - the proposed district should be compatible with the existing or planned character of the surrounding area

The proposed district and allowed uses are compatible with the commercial character of the surrounding area. Screening will be required with the development.

Next Steps

July 27, 2021 – Public Hearing & 1st Reading of Rezoning Ordinance

August 10, 2021 – Council 2nd & Possible 3rd Readings of Ordinance

Presented by:

David HougDevelopment Services Plannerdaveh@cedar-rapids.org 319 286-5168

Agenda Item 6Rezoning Request810 9th Avenue SE

RZNE-032086-2021

810 9th Avenue SE

Requesting U-NG, Urban Neighborhood General to U-MF, Urban Medical Flex District

Urban High Intensity LUTA

Proposed development of a new cardiovascular center

Lot size: 2 acres

Location / Zoning

Aerial View

Site Plan

Renderings

Phase 1 Phase 2

Criteria Met

• Consistent with the Future Land Use Policy Plan & Comprehensive Plan?The requested zone change to U-MF would be in accord with the Urban High Intensity Future Land Use Map designation and the general intent of the Comprehensive Plan. This LUTA encourages commercial and service uses.

• Public Facilities, Services and SuitabilityAdequate levels of service to the area exist and will not be negatively impacted by the proposed development.

Criteria Met

• Character - the proposed district should be compatible with the existing or planned character of the surrounding area

The proposed district and allowed uses are compatible with the character of the surrounding area.

Next Steps

July 27, 2021 – Public Hearing & 1st Reading of Rezoning Ordinance

August 10, 2021 – Council 2nd & Possible 3rd Readings of Ordinance

Presented by:

David HougDevelopment Services Plannerdaveh@cedar-rapids.org 319 286-5168

Agenda Item 7Amend Rezoning OrdinancePublic Hearing

July 27, 2021

Background

• Indian Creek Nature Center requests the removal of a rezoning ordinance condition requiring a conservation easement for the subject property.

• Ordinance 068-12 approved in 2012 rezoned the property from R1 to C3 (now S-MC)

• Condition 8 of this rezone required that 6.5 acres of the property known as Lot 2 be placed in a conservation easement

• Request recommended for approval by City Planning Commission on June 24 (6-0).

Aerial View

Zoning Map

Request

• This was never completed because of the cost of establishing the easement

• Owner’s reasons for the removal:

• Electric easement and overhead power runs through the lot

• Restrictive covenants already exist on the lot

• Low development potential as lot is irregularly shaped and difficult to access.

Criteria Met

• Consistent with the Future Land Use Policy Plan & Comprehensive Plan?

• The requested ordinance amendment does not conflict with the intent of the original ordinance because the lot continues to be a buffer between commercial development to the north and residences to the south based on the circumstances stated previously.

Next Steps

• July 27, 2021 – Public Hearing & 1st Reading of Rezoning Ordinance

• August 10, 2021 – Council 2nd & Possible 3rd Readings of Ordinance

Presented by:

Ken DeKeyserDevelopment Services Managerk.dekeyser@cedar-rapids.org319-286-5822

Agenda Item 8A Street SW from 1st Street to Bowling Street Sanitary Sewer Lining project

Public Hearing

July 27, 2021

Project Details

• Lining 42” and 48” Sanitary Sewer Pipe

• Lining Sanitary Sewer Manholes

• Lining reduces inflow and infiltration

• Estimated construction cost = $3,220,000

• Bid Letting – August 4, 2021

• Construction scheduled for 2021 and 2022

Key Facts about Project

The Public Works Department recommends approval of the resolution to adopt plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for this

project.

Presented by:

Rob Davis, PE, ENVSPFlood Control Program Managerr.davis@cedar-rapids.org

Agenda Item 9Ellis Club House Public Hearing

July 27, 2021

7/28/2021

Ellis Clubhouse

This project is to construct a new Golf Club house at Ellis Golf Course. Original Club house which was build in 1961 was demolished as a result of

damage occurred during the August 2020 derecho.

PLAYGROUND

RESTROOM

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Project Includes: Clubhouse area (3,500 sf)

Event Space area (2,300 Sf)

Alternate for photovoltaic

power panels

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Ellis Club HouseBids were issued on July 14, 2021A prebid meeting was held on July 21, 2021The bids are due July 28, 2021The estimated cost for the project is $2.1 plus two alternate items of photovoltaic ($200,000) power and wood decking) for the ceiling ($50,000)Estimated completion for the project is April 1, 2022Funding for this project includes a combination of insurance proceeds and the General FundParks and Recreation recommends adoption of plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for this project

Presented by:

Scott HockParks & Recreation Directors.hock@cedar-rapids.org319-286-5739

Agenda Item 25Cedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction #3314510-20 – Bid Report

July 27, 2021

Project MapCedar Lake North Shore & Levee Construction

Project Construction Limits

Project Features

Includes The Following Features:

•Removal of unsuitable soil under levee

•Grading of an outlet channel

•Placement of levee fill

•Base Bid: Above water level

•Alternate Bid: Full height

•Coordinated with ConnectCR

New Lake Outfall Channel

Levee Construction

Key Facts about Project

• Construction Cost Estimate – $20,840,000

• Base Bid: $19,055,000

• Alternate Bid: $1,785,000

• Bid Opening – July 21, 2021

• Funding – GO Bonds

• Start Date – September 15, 2021

• Completion Date – Fall 2023 (base bid), Summer 2024 (alternate bid)

Bid ResultsBid Opening – July 21, 2021 (5 bids)

Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $16,705,266.10

Michels Corp., Milwaukee, WI $18,851,546.30

Boomerang Corp., Anamosa, IA $19,268,679.00

S. M. Hentges & Sons, Inc., Jordan, MN $19,994,870.70

Legacy Corp., East Moline, IL $23,585,015.75

Presented by:

Rob Davis, PE, ENVSPFlood Control Program Managerr.davis@cedar-rapids.org

Agenda Item 26NCSML Floodwall & 16th

Avenue SW Road Gate3313520-30 – Bid Report

July 27, 2021

Project Map

Project Includes:

• Terraced floodwall at the NCSML

• Roller Gate closure at 16th Ave. SW

• Full Road Closure - Trail detoured to 12th Ave

• NewBo & Czech Village archway signage

Flood Control SystemNCSML Floodwall

&16th Avenue SW Gate

Closure

Project Concept – Wet Side

Project Concept - Dry Side

Project Goals

• Complete FCS between former landfill & 12th Ave SW

• Accommodate programming area at NCSML

• Improve trail access and accommodate trail extension

• Celebrate neighborhood identity

• Accommodate future FCS pump station

Key Facts about Project

• Construction Cost Estimate – $7.9 Million

• Funding – Iowa Flood Mitigation Program

• Bid Opening – July 23, 2021

• Start Date – September 2021

• Overall completion Date – Summer 2023

• 16th Ave Gate – Summer 2022

• Floodwall – Summer 2023

Bid Results• Bid Opening – July 23, 2021 (9 bids)

• General Constructors, Inc., Bettendorf, IA $5,512,876.79• WRH, Inc., Amana, IA $5,711,772.00• Miron Construction Co., Inc., Neenah, WI $5,979,007.51• Knutson Construction, Iowa City, IA $6,059,212.29• Woodruff Construction Inc., Fort Dodge, IA $6,128,517.52• Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA $6,174,619.00• Boomerang Corp., Anamosa, IA $6,442,900.75• Tricon Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $6,670,000.00• Michels Corporation, Milwaukee, WI $9,843,939.55

Presented by: Rob Davis, PE, ENVSP ,Flood Control Program Mgr. r.davis@cedar-rapids.org

Agenda Item 271st Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to 5th Avenue SE Storm Sewer Improvements#3315510-66 – Bid Report

July 27, 2021

Project Map – 1st Street SE from 3rd Avenue SE to 5th Avenue SE Storm Sewer Improvements

Spring/Summer 2022

Fall 2021

Connect3rd Avenue and

5th Avenue Pump Stations

Key Facts about Project

1. 42” – 60” Diameter Concrete Sewer Main

2. Connects 3rd Avenue Pump Station and 5th Avenue Pump Station

3. Reroutes 4th Avenue sewer outlet to 5th Avenue

4. 5th Avenue – 4th Avenue September 2021

5. 4th Avenue – 3rd Avenue Spring 2022

6. Paving for Progress asphalt surfacing between 4th

and 3rd

Key Project Facts

• Engineer’s Cost Estimate – $1,510,000

• Bid Opening – July 14, 2021

• Funding – GO Bonds, Paving for Progress

Bid Results

• Bid Opening – July 14, 2021 (4 bids)• BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA $1,246,579.65

• Boomerang Corp., Anamosa, IA $1,653,332.79

• Pirc-Tobin Construction Inc., Alburnett, IA $1,656,190.40

• Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA $1,674,835.48

The Public Works Department recommends awarding and approving contract in the amount of $1,246,579.65 to BWC Excavating, LC.

Presented by:

Rob Davis, PE, ENVSPFlood Control Program Managerr.davis@cedar-rapids.org

Agenda Item 286th Street SW from 76th Avenue

south 2,000’ ImprovementBid Report

July 27, 2021

Project Details• Project supports

various new developments

• Reconstruction of 2,000’ of 6th

Street SW• Includes a

roundabout, sidewalk, trail, and upgraded transit stops

Bid Results

• Bids Opened July 14, 2021

•E & F Paving Co., LLC, Cedar Rapids, IA $3,260,500.00•Boomerang Corp., Anamosa, IA $3,273,452.00•Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc., Alburnett, IA $3,313,534.83•All American Concrete, Inc., West Liberty, IA $3,367,038.98•BWC Excavating, LC, Solon, IA $3,601,428.15•Portzen Construction, Inc., Dubuque, IA $3,759,469.75•Midwest Concrete, Inc., Peosta, IA $3,892,597.53

The Public Works Department recommends approval of the resolution to award the contract to E & F Paving Co., LLC in the amount of $3,260,500.00.

Presented by:

Rob Davis, PE, ENVSPFlood Control Program Managerr.davis@cedar-rapids.org

Agenda Item 29Seminole River Bank Armoring and Access Improvements – Bid Report

Contract 6250100-02

Bid Opening – July 13, 2021 (4 bids)• Peterson Contractors, Inc. $618,790.00

• Connolly Construction, Inc. $674,027.00

• Legacy Corporation $839,984.50

• BWC Excavating, LC $890,120.00

Construction Cost Estimate - $880,000

Schedule – Completed by August 2022

Bid Results

Project Summary:The project includes the stabilization of 2200 LF of riverbank, removal of accumulated sand and sediment, access road maintenance, and drainage improvements in the Seminole Park well field.

The Utilities Department recommends awarding the project to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, IA in the amount of $618,790.

Presented by:

Jonathan Mouw, P.E.Utilities Engineer IIj.mouw@cedar-rapids.org319-286-5296

Agenda Item 30Jones Park Restroom

Report on Bids

Jones Park Restroom

• The project included constructing a new restroom at Jones Park.

• The restroom would include Men’s, Women’s, and Family Restrooms that would be fully ADA accessible.

Jones Park Restroom

• The Engineers cost opinion for construction is $270,000.

• Bids were received July 14, 2021.

McComas- Lacina $372,000

Garling Const. $387,900

Kleiman Const. Inc. $399,071

Tricon General Const. $413,000

Unzeitig Const. $457,000

Jones Park Restroom

• Staff Recommends Rejecting all bids due to bids exceeding current budget for the project.

• Questions & Thank You

Agenda Item 311021, 1027, & 1033 8th Street NW

Acceptance of Proposal

Project Background

• December 15, 2020: Council approved issuance of RFP for up to 18 properties located along Ellis Blvd and 8th St NW

• March 23: Proposals from two developers accepted, staff currently negotiating Development Agreements

• Today: Recommendation to accept proposal by 3rd Developer, Matthew 25, for property at 1021, 1027, and 1033 8th Street NW

Matthew 25 Proposal

• Construction of three single unit homes.

• Property zoned T-R1 (Traditional Single Unit Residential)

• May include one or more accessory dwelling units (as permitted by zoning)

Site Location

Matthew 25 Proposal

Review Committee Notes• Consistent with Neighborhood Plan

• Homes are of high quality and visually interesting

• Work with applicant on requested incentives

• Recommendation to accept proposal.

Proposed Terms• Minimum Improvement: Construction of 3 single-unit homes

plus any permitted accessory structures or uses.

• Minimum investment: $600,000

• Purchase price: Based on assessed value or appraisal, proceeds reimbursed to the State.

• Up to 15-year, 100% tax exemption or abatement with two homes offered to low/moderate income residents.

• Standard terms including floodplain ordinance compliance, proof of financing, and due diligence.

Next Steps

Staff recommends adoption of Resolution.

If approved:

• Development Agreement will be negotiated with Matthew 25

• Approval of Development Agreement, with economic development incentives and final site and building plans, at a future Council meeting.

• Construction anticipated later in 2021.