August 27- September 2, 2022

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

Linn County Elections Office asks Community Partners to Help Register Voters

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Linn County Election Services staff will join with thousands of other election officials across the country to take part in the 10th anniversary celebration of National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday that aims to help all eligible voters participate in our democracy. The national day of action will involve coordinated field, technology, and media efforts to register voters and raise awareness of state-specific registration policies, deadlines, and voting information. To help ensure the further success of the holiday, the Linn County Elections office is also calling on additional community partners in Linn County -including libraries, colleges and universities, nonprofits, businesses, and more–to join in this effort by signing up as official holiday partners and preparing to host a local registration drive on National Voter Registration Day.

Linn County Seeks to Fill Vacancy on Historic Preservation Commission

Do you have interest or expertise in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general, or real estate? If so, apply to fill the vacancy on our Historic Preservation Commission. 

September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is held each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. With the increasing severity and frequency of natural disasters, there is nothing more important than preparing yourself, your family, pets, and coworkers for an emergency. Linn County encourages residents and business owners to prepare for an emergency before it happens.

Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap

• Proclaimed September as Recovery Month
• Approved a resolution setting a public hearing for September 6, 2022 at 11 a.m. for a proposal to adopt an ordinance for a rental housing code
• Received a presentation on the Alliance for Equitable Housing
• Approved a resolution authorizing the Use of Linn County’s Unique Entity Identifier, Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement, and Granting Authority to Manage the Grant Agreement
• Approved a resolution suspending taxes for one (1) Linn County resident 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
• Authorized Chair to sign a Quit Claim Deed conveying Linn County, Iowa’s interest to Elaine Novotny Living Trust of the vacated right-of- way described as the east half of the alley lying adjacent to the west line of Lots 93, 94 and 95 of said Town of Western and the north half of Sycamore Street lying adjacent to said Lot 93 and the alley lying between said Lots 94 and 95. 
• Authorized Chair to sign a Quit Claim Deed conveying Linn County, Iowa’s interest to Timothy K. Grissel Jr., of the vacated right-of- way described as the east half of the alley lying adjacent to the west line of Lots 85 and 86 of said Town of Western and the south half of the alley lying adjacent to the north line of said Lot 86.
• Authorized Chair to electronically sign the Software as a Service Agreement between Linn County and BSA Software, Inc. effective early 2024 for the amount of $138,035.     
• Authorized Chair to sign a Vacancy Form requesting a Temporary Nurse for the Public Health Department
• Authorized Chair to sign the Linn County Children’s Mental Health Assistance Program FY23 Provider Agreement with Maria Isabel Ramos LMFT, LLC effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
• Authorized Chair to sign a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) for Residential Substance Abuse Treatment beds effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
• Authorized Chair to sign an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Subaward Agreement between Linn County and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. for the HACAP Linn County Affordable Housing Expansion Project in the amount of $150,000.00.
• Approved purchase order in the amount of $13,073.59 to C & R Supply Inc. for purchase of a skid sprayer for the Secondary Road Department.
• Approved a resolution to Provide for a Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Total Cost for the Linn County Secondary Road District #1 Shop – Phase I Project, and for the Taking of Bids on Said Project
• Discussed and approved a contract between Vaisala and Linn County to purchase road analyzing software in the amount of $13,419.00 for the Secondary Road Department effective September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023
• Discussed and approved Homestead Credit (including Disabled Veterans) & Military Exemption Allowances & Disallowances.
• Discussed and approved a letter of support for MADE grant application

UPCOMING EVENTS & DATES

• September 2 Most Linn County Offices Closed for Labor Day
• September 6 Board of Supervisors Third Consideration of Duane Arnold Solar Application
• Conservation Department Events

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