Oct. 22-29, 2021
The Week in Review is a weekly digital newsletter from Linn County, Iowa.
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City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County Launch Joint ARPA Application Process
The City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County have launched a joint application process for the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. ARPA funding is designed to help eligible state and local governments respond to the economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and help our communities recover. This cooperative effort between Linn County and the City of Cedar Rapids simplifies the process for applicants because they only need to apply once using the joint application. This will help ensure the most effective use of funds and allows for projects that address the broad scope of community needs. The online application is available at www.CR-LinnARPA.org or by links through both the City and Linn County websites. Applications for this funding are due by noon on January 7, 2022.
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Linn County Public Health Releases Annual Report
The Linn County Board of Health released the Linn County Public Health (LCPH) Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report on October 27. The report summarizes LCPH’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the aftermath of the 2021 derecho. The annual report also highlights the continued work in building a healthier Linn County through community collaboration and a focus on mental health. Learn about these accomplishments and more in the Linn County Public Health Annual Report.
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Join Us for a Pumpkin Smash!
Join Linn County Sustainability, GreenIowa Americorps, and the Ely Library for a fun pumpkin smashing event on Saturday, November 6! This event will provide an opportunity to dispose of Halloween pumpkins and to learn about composting and its benefits. Registration is encouraged and the event is BYOP (bring your own pumpkin).
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Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties Reaches Final Goal
The Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties solar group buy has successfully concluded with 64 property owners in Linn and Johnson counties adding solar to their individual properties. By reaching a commitment total of nearly 557 kilowatts (kW), participants fully maximized their savings. The Grow Solar program provides solar education and competitive group purchasing for solar technology on residential and other small-scale solar uses, such as businesses. It is not part of utility-scale solar. Learn more about this milestone and the Grow Solar program.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap
The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of Oct. 22-29, 2021. The Board of Supervisors:
- Met with and received an update from the following departments: Linn County Community Services, Conservation, Veteran Affairs, Information Technology, and Sustainability
- Proclaimed October 28 as First Responders Day in Linn County
- Held an elected officials and department head meeting and received updates on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund distribution process and Linn County’s Strategic Plan
- Held a joint meeting with the Linn County Board of Health
- Approved a vacancy form requesting the restructuring of two part-time positions into one full-time youth counselor for Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services
- Placed on file Auditor’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ending 9/30/21 in the amount of $4,065. Total Auditor transfer fees deposited by Recorder with the County Treasurer in the amount of $14,630.
- Approved a resolution suspending taxes for three Linn County residents as they are unable to contribute to the public revenue by reason of age, infirmity or both, pursuant to Code of Iowa, Section 427.8
- Approved a resolution abating property taxes determined impractical to collect in the amount of $3,406.28
- Approved a resolution for a residential parcel split for Stoney Meadow Farms First Addition
- Approved a resolution for a residential parcel split for Walton Farm First Addition
- Approved a resolution for Regis Middle School to use the Linn County Courthouse on Saturday, November 6, 2021 for the purpose of conducting mock trials noting that all necessary documentation and safeguards have been discussed and considered
- Approved a resolution to award a contract for project ER-C057-155, intersection light replacement due to Derecho damage at County Home Road and Highway 13, to K & W Electric, Inc. in the amount of $7,080
- Approved contract amendment #2 5882HC08, between Linn County Community Services–Ryan White Program and the Iowa Department of Public Health for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 for a total contract equaling $798,587 (a funding increase for this fiscal year of $47,895)
- Approved a 28E Agreement amendment relating to the Electronic Service System (ESS), also known as Iowa Land Records, administered by the Iowa County Recorders Association
- Approved the acceptance of two price quotations totaling $5,685 for an automatic door opener project at the Wickiup Hill Learning Center
- Approved a contract with The Gazette for design, printing, and distribution services for the FY2021 Linn County Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) in the amount of $6,500
- Approved a purchase order for $180,891.63 to Communications Engineering Company (CEC) for the first floor and outdoor camera upgrades for the Correctional Center
- Provided Board member reports of their activities, meetings, and project updates
NOTE: Board of Supervisors Meeting Recaps briefly summarize and highlight topics from the Board’s meeting agendas. This recap is provided by County staff as a public service and is not an official record of Board action. The official record of approved minutes from Board of Supervisors meetings are approved at future meetings and are available for viewing after approval.
Board agendas, minutes, and meeting videos are available on the Agendas and Minutes webpage.
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