Iowa City approves TIF district for north side renewal
The Iowa City Council unanimously created a Foster Road Urban Renewal TIF district in the north side. The plan ties tax increments to finance Foster Road extension and related development including a 53.29 acre subdivision with senior and townhouse units. The council also continued a May 15 public hearing on rezoning at 1705 Prairie du Chien Rd which could displace about nine Hawkeye Trailer Court households.
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Cedar Rapids Maintains High Bond Ratings on City Debt
Moody's keeps Aaa rating for Cedar Rapids general obligation bonds totaling 30 million funds street upgrades and 8.8 million for U S Cellular Center and Veterans Memorial Building. Aa1 rating given to two revenue bond sets for sewer and water projects with a stable outlook.
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University Heights approves 1.8 million park bond
University Heights voters approve a 1.8 million bond by 139 yes to 45 no for a municipal park. The measure passed with 76 percent in a 24.4 percent turnout among 754 registered voters and aims to add a second city park protecting air and water quality and wildlife habitat near Kinnick Stadium.
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Decorah vote falls short on city owned utility plan
In Decorah a special election failed by four votes 1380 in favor 1384 against with 15 absentee ballots pending county auditor Ben Steines said those ballots must postmark by April 30 to count The measure would have allowed the City Council to pursue municipalization with the Iowa Utilities Board Supporters argued for lower rates and local control while Alliant warned of higher costs and reliability risks
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