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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1976
Page
5
Cedar Rapids shifts paving assessment method under a new state law effective July 1. City Engineer Jon Janda says homeowners likely won’t notice, and the change aims to improve contractor pricing. The revision, not affecting current projects, eliminates the use of assessment certificates and brings several procedural updates.
The city will now pay contractors in full and recover costs via special assessment bonds or county payments over years. Contractors lose the delay of certificates and may bid lower. The old final assessment is eliminated and the first computed figure governs, with no final true-up. The assessment method remains proportional to benefit, using a 50 foot strip valuation system. Cedar Rapids still uses the 300 feet boundary locally, arguing nearby properties benefit. No assessments exist for storm sewers or related works. eight feet on each side plus displacement costs are charged.
Registration remains open this week for winter non-credit community education in Cedar Rapids and Marion. About 300 classes began last week in public school buildings and other facilities. Registration closes after the second meeting of each class this week. Call 398-5546 398-5547 or 398-5438 for information.
The House and Senate consider HR 66 to regulate trapping on federal lands and ban interstate fur shipments from inhumane traps. Critics warn traps maim animals and catch non targets, with petitions noting devastating effects on pets and wildlife. Sixty four congressmen back the bills, but Iowa lawmakers are missing.
The Central branch YMCA launches a six week Family Sunday program starting Jan 25. Families may use the west pool, gymnasiums, five handball courts, squash courts and weight room from 2 to 5 pm each Sunday through Feb 29 for a single fee of 2.50 dollars for members and 5 dollars for nonmembers, with individual rates for adults and youths.
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