April 15-22, 2022

The Week in Review is a weekly digital newsletter from Linn County, Iowa.

5 Sustainability Tips to Celebrate Earth Day

April 22 is Earth Day! Linn County is committed to environmental sustainability and resource protection and working towards a more environmentally just future. Everyone can invest in our planet and make a difference. Here are 5 easy things you can do at work or at home.

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. If you know someone struggling with alcohol use, the Linn County Mental Health Access Center can help. The Center is now open seven days a week and has a sobering unit for those in need. No appointment is necessary.

Serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is looking for a new member! Applicants must reside in unincorporated Linn County. Serving on a volunteer County board or commission is an excellent way to participate in local government. Learn more and apply today!

The Sheriff’s Office is Hiring

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications online for the position of Deputy Sheriff. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Those who successfully submit applications will be required to attend a physical fitness and written exam on Saturday, May 21 at 8 a.m. at the Clark Racquet Center, Coe College.

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with Taboo Night Club Shooting

The Linn County Attorney’s Office, in cooperation with the Cedar Rapids Police Department, filed criminal charges against a second person in the mass shooting that occurred on April 10, 2022, at the Taboo nightclub, 415 3^rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa. Although two arrests have been made, the case remains under active investigation. The Linn County Attorney’s Office encourages all persons who have information to offer about the events of April 10, 2022, to come forward and to cooperate with the Cedar Rapids Police Department.

Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of April 15-22, 2022. The Board of Supervisors:

Met with and received updates from the following departments: Communications, Facilities, Planning & Development, Purchasing, and Risk Management
Discussed and formally established the Linn County Sustainability Department
Discussed and approved the sixth amended DCAT4-19-066 contract between Linn County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Human Services
Authorized Chair to sign letter of commitment for ISU's Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program: Drivers and Environmental Impacts of Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities, EPA-G2022-STAR-F1 grant application
Authorized Chair to sign, retroactive to April 14, 2022, a letter to Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in support of Mercy Medical Center’s request for federal community project funding for its enhanced infection control project
Approved Statement of Election Costs for the City of Palo and the Center Point-Urbana Community School District
Received and placed on file Auditor’s Quarterly Report for the quarter ending 3/31/22 in the amount of $389,791.57. Total Auditor transfer fees deposited by Recorder with the County Treasurer in the amount of $11,370
Received and placed on file the Recorder’s Quarterly Report for January 1 through March 31, 2022
Approved a resolution awarding a contract for project LOST-BRIDGE 1036(22), a timber bridge replacement on Buffalo Valley Lane 1100’ west of Hills Mill Road, to Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $276,330.25
Approved a resolution awarding a contract for project LOST-LEFEBURE RD(22), an 8” concrete overlay on Lefebure Road from Wright Brothers Blvd to Linn Street in the City of Fairfax, to Metro Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $2,240.189.25
Approved a resolution authorizing the sale of Linn County Secondary Road Department surplus equipment and vehicles at www.publicsurplus.com
Approved a resolution appointing Bradley J. Ketels, P.E., County Engineer, Garret A. Reddish, P.E., Assistant County Engineer and Curtis A. Logan, P.E., Assistant County Engineer, to serve in the capacity of Linn County Engineer and perform all duties of the Linn County Engineer
Rejected all bids for project L-RCB 1739(22) on Maple Grove Road due to unexpected higher costs and budget constraints
Awarded bid and approved purchase order for culverts to Illowa Culvert & Supply Co. in the amount of $17,951.20 for the Secondary Road Department

NOTE: Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap briefly summarizes 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.

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