June 17-24, 2022

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

Linn County Accepting Applications for Economic and Community Development Funds

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Linn County’s Economic and Community Development Fund. Linn County created the Economic and Community Development Fund to foster and support economic growth and enhance quality of life in Linn County. This is a competitive grant process. This year $200,000 is available. The deadline to apply is July 28.

Make a Difference as a Deputy Sheriff

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff. Certified law enforcement peace officers interested in transferring to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office may qualify for a lateral transfer program that includes a $10,000 structured incentive and a starting salary based on years of service as a certified peace officer. The application deadline is Sunday, August 14, 2022 at 5 p.m. Learn more and apply.

Most Linn County Offices to Close July 4

Most Linn County governmental offices will be closed Monday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, July 5. See which services will still be available on July 4. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of June 17-24, 2022. The Board of Supervisors:

Approved a vacancy form requesting an Administrative Assistant I for Risk Management
Discussed and approved updated Financial Policies & Procedures as follows:
- FM-001 Financial Management Document Development
- FM-002 Code of Ethics
- FM-003 Conflict of Interest
- FM-004 Whistleblower Protection
- FM-PR-004 Whistleblower Protection Procedure
- FM-005 Reporting and Investigations of Fraud or Financial Misconduct
- FM-PR -005 Procedures for Reporting and Investigations of Fraud or Financial Misconduct
- FM-022 Petty Cash Policy
- FM-047 Non-Capital Asset Policy
Canvassed votes for the re-canvass recount results of June 7, 2022 Primary Election for Republican nomination State Senator District 42
Approved a resolution for a final plat for Ammeter Addition
Authorized Chair to sign a Statement of Agreement between Linn County and the Abbe Center to provide skilled mental health services for the inmates of the Linn County Jail effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 with a cost of $36,360
Approved payment for Islamic services for Muslim inmates at the Correctional Center in the amount of $7,500 annually
Authorized Chair to sign an agreement with the IDOT for Linn County to accept ownership, jurisdiction, and maintenance of roads affected by IDOT grading project on Iowa 100 from U.S.30 to north of relocated 16th Ave SW
Authorized Chair to sign an audit engagement letter with Eide Bailly for fiscal year 2022, at a fee not to exceed $65,500
Authorized Chair to sign a lease agreement between Linn County and Foundation 2, Inc. for 232 square feet of space, more or less, at the Linn County Mental Health Access Center for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 in the amount of $3,789
Authorized Chair to sign American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subaward agreements as follows:
- Between Linn County and the City of Hiawatha for Robins Road water & stormwater infrastructure upgrades in the amount of $266,500
- Between Linn County and the NewBo City Market for expanding the Hatchery for Entrepreneurship Equity in the amount of $100,000
- Between Linn County and the City of Prairieburg for sewer cleaning and televising & manhole grouting in the amount of $28,000
- Between Linn County and the City of Walker for replacement of water main on Greene Street in the amount of $1,000,000
Authorized Chair to sign Adopt-A-Roadside Application for Deborah Montezano and Alex Dolan to maintain enhancement plantings at 2649 and 2801 Indian Hill Road
Approved purchase order for $5,050 to Architectural Repair, Inc. for the replacement of windows in the Human Resources Department at the Public Service Center
Approved a cigarette application for Whittier Market located at 1002 County Home Rd., noting all conditions have been met
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.

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