May 19-26, 2023

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

new homestead tax exemptions

There are two new homestead tax exemptions in Iowa and the Linn County Assessor and the Cedar Rapids City Assessor want Linn County residents to be aware of these new exemptions. One is an increase in the military service tax exemption for qualifying veterans. The second tax exemption is for residents 65 or older. The deadline to apply for these exemptions is July 1. Approved exemptions will show on your property taxes that are payable in the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025. Learn more about the tax exemptions.

more Applications moved Online Improving Customer Experience

Linn County Planning & Development and the Linn County Secondary Road Department recently moved multiple permit and zoning applications online to improve the customer experience and save staff time during the review process. This is yet one more example of how Linn County works to achieve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

National EMS Week

May 21-27 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. We are grateful for our paramedics, EMTs, and other EMS professionals who save lives on a daily basis and help keep our residents safe and healthy.

linn county public health launches blog

From air and water quality to community health assessments, food safety, clinic services, and more, Linn County Public Health works toward a vision of a healthy Linn County. Learn how staff works to accomplish this vision and how you play a role in public health too in the department's first blog post and subscribe to receive future blog notifications.

Linn County Offices Closed May 29 for Memorial Day

Most Linn County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The following services will continue to operate:

Juvenile Detention and Diversion Services
Mental Health Access Center
The Sheriff’s Office will be closed; however, continuous operations will be available for routine and emergency responses. This includes the Patrol Division, Communications Division and the Correctional Center. In an emergency, always dial 911.

Vehicle registrations can be renewed online at any time at www.iowataxandtags.org.

Board of supervisors meeting recap

The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of May 19-26, 2023. The Board of Supervisors:

Received public comment on the Renewable Energy Review Committee statements
Held a closed session to discuss two separate items: 1) Discuss security, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(k) and 2) Discuss pending litigation, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c)
Approved resolutions for 28E Agreements with the City of Palo for Construction Code Administration and Rental Housing/Property Maintenance Inspections
Approved a proclamation recognizing the valued contributions of two Lisbon-Mount Vernon Ambulance Service volunteers
Approved finance plan for the issuance of General Obligation Land and Water Legacy Bonds, Series 2023A in the amount of $9,490,000
Approved Preliminary Official Statement for issuance of General Obligation Land and Water Legacy Bonds, Series 2023A
Authorized Chair to sign a Provider Contract Service Rate Sheet for the Linn County Mental Health Access Center from the East Central Region for fiscal year 2024
Approved a vacancy form requesting a Home Health Care Aide Team Lead for the Home Health Department
Approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of $1,052,181 from the General Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund
Approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of $8,564,303 from the General Supplemental Fund to the General Basic Fund
Approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of $2,605,479 from the Rural Services fund to the Secondary Roads fund
Approved an updated rates sheet for Options of Linn County and the Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
Approved an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) subaward agreement between Linn County and the City of Springville for the Springville Emmons Recreational Park Improvement Project in the amount of $139,052
Approved agreement(s) with Continuant for Mitel phone system maintenance $5,872.48 (monthly), phone line service $7,916.75 (monthly), and professional services (one-time costs) effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
Approved an agreement between Linn County and collectively L&L Murphy, Associates and Grant Consulting LLC for consulting and advisory services
Approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the members of the Urban County Coalition relating to developing, communicating, and advocating for issues of common interest
Approved a contract titled Tracking, Monitoring & Intervention, between Linn County, State of Iowa Juvenile Court Services, and the Iowa Department of Human Services, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 for an amount not to exceed $690,816
Approved a second amendment to the contract titled In-Home Day Treatment, between Linn County, Juvenile Court Services for the 6th Judicial District of Iowa (JCS), effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, for an amount not to exceed $222,568
Approved an Electronic Monitoring Agreement between Linn County and Juvenile Court Services for the 6th Judicial District Juvenile Court Services, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, for an amount of $8.50 per day

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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