May 6-13, 2022

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

May is Building Safety Month

With increasing severity and frequency of natural disasters, building safety is even more important. Disaster mitigation through the adoption and enforcement of building codes is one of the best ways for communities to prepare and protect against disasters. Linn County is participating in the 42nd annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety. Learn how Linn County works to protect you and your family and help create a more resilient community.

Top 5 Things to Know for the June 7 Primary Election

The June 7, 2022 Primary election is rapidly approaching and Linn County Elections wants you to have the information you need to cast your vote. Here are the top five things to know about voting in the June 7 Primary:

How redistricting may affect your polling location
Your absentee voting options
What’s on the ballot
How to register to vote (In the State of Iowa, a voter must declare a political party (Democrat or Republican) in order to vote in the primary and can vote only in that party's primary election.)
Voter ID is required

May 6-12 is National Nurses Week

Linn County extends our sincere appreciation to all nurses during National Nurses Week. We also specifically thank the nursing professionals who work for Linn County in the Correctional Center and Linn County Public Health.

Work in a County Park this Summer

Linn County Conservation has new openings for some seasonal positions this summer. Apply online and join us in our parks!

Treasurer’s Office Launches How To Videos for Title Transfers

Title transfers are one of the most frequent transactions in the Treasurer’s Office. To make the process as easy as possible, Treasurer’s Office staff created how-to videos explaining how to fill out the required paperwork for the buyer and the seller when the sale is between private parties—the process is the same whether the transfer is the result of a sale or a gift. Visit the Treasurer’s Office website to watch the videos.

Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of May 6-13, 2022. The Board of Supervisors:

Discussed a purchase, sale, and development agreement with Ahmann Companies (Dows Agri-Community Development LLC) for the Dows Farm development
Discussed a proposal from Stanley Consultants offering review assistance for utility-scale solar project application submittals
Held a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total cost for the Priority #3 Linn County Facilities Derecho Repair Project
Discussed and approved a resolution granting final approval and confirming the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total cost for the Priority #3 Linn County Facilities Derecho Repair Project
Opened and announced bids for the Priority #3 Linn County Facilities Derecho Repair Project and referred bids to Linn County staff and the project architect for review and tabulation
Placed on file Treasurer’s (Auto Dept.) report to the County Auditor receipts and disbursements for the month of April 2022
Approved a resolution authorizing a public notice to all Linn County property owners and managers weeds notice regarding destruction and control of noxious weeds in Linn County, pursuant to the provisions of Title VIII Chapter 317.4 Subsection 2, Iowa Code
Authorized Chair to sign a purchase, sale, and development agreement with Ahmann Companies (Dows Agri-Community Development LLC) for the Dows Farm development
Authorized Chair to sign a proposal from Stanley Consultants offering review assistance for utility-scale solar project application submittals
Authorized Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2022 (IDOT) Iowa Department of Transportation Secondary Road Budget Version 1
Authorized Chair to sign a Baker Group Contract for the annual maintenance contract for card access and door controls in the amount of $9,845 at the following locations: Community Services Building, Correction Center, Court House, Election Depot, Fillmore, Juvenile Justice Center, Public Health, Public Service Center, and the Sheriff’s Office effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Authorized Chair to sign a Baker Group Contract for the annual maintenance contract for the card access and door controls in the amount of $7,274 for the Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris building effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Authorized Chair to sign a Baker Group Contract for the annual maintenance contract for the card access and door controls in the amount of $15,558 for the Juvenile Detention Center effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
Authorized Chair to sign FY23 Decat contract # DCAT4-18-016 Decat Management and Fiscal Services Contract, 5th Amendment and Renewal, in the amount of $98,824 between the Linn County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Human Services
Authorized Chair to sign FY23 Decat contract # DCAT4-22-017 Linn County Community for Change Equity Team, 1st Amendment and Renewal, in the amount of $1,000 between the Linn County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Human Services
Awarded bid and approved purchase order for a culvert to Metal Culverts Inc. in the amount of $14,577 for the Secondary Road Department
Approved application for display fireworks permit for Jeff Squires for a display at 4250 N. Center Point Rd. on June 4, 2022 (rain date June 5, 2022)
Held third and final consideration of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Linn County, Iowa by amending provisions in Chapter 10, Article III Relating to Air Quality
Approved a resolution awarding contract for the Priority #3 Linn County Facilities Derecho Repairs Project
Provided Board member reports of their activities, meetings, and project updates

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.

Board agendas, minutes, and meeting videos are available on the Agendas and Minutes webpage.

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