Executive Council of Iowa Monday, June 01, 2026 10:00 AM Teleconference Only

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Hon. Kim Reynolds | Governor
Hon. Paul D. Pate | Secretary of State
Hon. Rob Sand | Auditor of State
Hon. Roby Smith | Treasurer of State
Hon. Mike Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (877) 304-9269
Conference Code Pin: 364626

1.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on May 4, 2026.

2.Personal Appearances

1. A.Dennis Harper, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, will be present to request the approval of Hazard Mitigation Financial Assistance, with an estimated total state liability of this request as $1,562,625.00 (Iowa Code 29C.7). 

   Amount requested for the Treasurer’s Office to transfer at this time is $55,002.00.

3.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A..Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $46,776.10.

4.Outside CPA

1. A.Request from Rob Sand, Auditor of State, to employ the services of Hogan Taylor LLP CPA firm to perform the audit of the Iowa Fund of Funds, Fund A, L.L.L.P. required by Section 15C.65(2)(g), Code of Iowa for the years ending December 31, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

5.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Board of Regents is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $91,929.00. On April 9, 2026, the Maucker Union Ballroom was damaged due to leaking water valve. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

2. B.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $165,712.00. On March 14, 2025, the Plains Aurora Light Sculpture was damaged due to vandalism. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

3. C.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,923.95. On April 14, 2026, vehicle # 54 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to an audit of actual invoices.

4. D.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,805.85. On April 17, 2026, Vehicle # 112 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

5. E.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,241.95. On April 17, 2026, Vehicle # 117 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

6. F.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,327.00. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 126 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

7. G.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,857.80. On April 25. 2026, Vehicle # 192 was damaged by raccoon. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

8. H.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,324.00. On April 2, 2026, Vehicle # 396 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

9. I.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $7,754.80. On April 11, 2026, Vehicle # 417 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

10. J.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $17,097.07. On April 2, 2026, Vehicle # 482 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

11. K.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,535.50. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 1088 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

12. L.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,461.76. On April 13, 2026, Vehicle # 1698 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

13. M.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,420.75. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 1882 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

14. N.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,307.23. On April 23, 2026, Vehicle # 2202 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

15. O.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,510.15. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 2518 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

16. P.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,159.44. On April 23, 2026, Vehicle # 2587 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

17. Q.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,211.45. On April 17, 2026, Vehicle # 2674 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

18. R.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $12,354.14. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 2917 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

19. S.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $12,831.80. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 2991 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

20. T.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,826.05. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 8062 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

21. U.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,853.51. On April 2, 2026, Vehicle # 8079 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

22. V.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,221.18. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 105235 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

23. W.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,402.42. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 105552 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

24. X.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,593.44. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 105781 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

25. Y.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,541.45. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 106063 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

26. Z.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $7,714.08. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 106067 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

27. AA.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,293.62. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 106068 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

28. BB.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,414.80. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 106070 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

29. CC.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $14,212.10. On April 2, 2026, Vehicle # 106175 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

30. DD.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $14,953.48. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle # 106213 was damaged by hail. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

31. EE.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $28,000.00. On February 18, 2026, a tree blew over, striking a shelter at Pine Lake State Park. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

32. FF.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $135,356.07. On June 16, 2025, the Dietary Condenser Units were damaged by a catastrophic failure. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.  

33. GG.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $432,907.66. On August 7, 2025, damages occurred as a result of a forced main sewer pipe failure. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.  

34. HH.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $5,051.36. On September 28, 2025, HVAC Units were damaged by lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.  

35. II.Department of Corrections is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $6,304.85. On March 7, 2026, damages occurred as a result of a forced main sewer valve failure. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement. This represents full and final payment, and this allocation will be closed.  

36. JJ.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $34,903.06. On February 26, 2026, ICN equipment was exposed due to excessive erosion at the base of the culvert along Iowa Highway 2, West of Clarinda in Page County. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation, subject to audit of actual invoices and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.

6.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$18,200.00
   On October 13, 2025, Vehicle# 484 was damaged by deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $3,433.88 will be reverted and this allocation closed. 

2. B.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,262.00
   On December 16, 2025, Vehicle# 1847 was damaged by deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $8,060.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

3. C.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...................$18,300.00
   On, February 17, 2026, the Cherokee ISICS Tower Lighting System was damaged due to water intrusion. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $1,700.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

4. D.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$9,800.00
   On February 25, 2026, the Radome Cover on Kossuth County ISICS Tower was damaged due to high winds. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

5. E.Iowa State Fair ………………....……………...................$40,875.00
   On January 7, 2026, Electrical Boxes and Copper Cables were damaged due to vandalism. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

6. F.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$6,000.00
   203 W. High Street
   P.O. Box 51
   Toledo, IA 52342
   Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters
   
   Steven Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

7. G.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$876.60
   The Davis Brown Tower
   215 10th Street, Suite 1300
   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Special Counsel Dentons Davis Brown Unclaimed Property Fund
   
   Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

8. H.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..………..........................................$227.50
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
   Barnes, Adam v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
   
   Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

9. I.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$262.50
   729 Insurance Exchange Building 
   505 Fifth Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
   Carlson, Timothy M. v. University of Northern Iowa, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

   Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

10. J.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$677.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Chance, Diana v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

11. K.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$437.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Deatsch, George v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

12. L.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$35.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Dolph, Ronnie v. Glenwood Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

13. M.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….......................................$87.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 

    Marrero, Brenda f/k/a Brenda Shaefer v. Independence Mental Health Institute  and state of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

14. N.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$622.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Munoz, Jose v. Iowa State Penitentiary, State of Iowa, and Second Injury Fund of Iowa

    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

15. O.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$542.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Peterson, Christine v. Woodward Resource Center d/b/a State of Iowa, Self-Insured, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

16. P.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….....................................$222.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Sonier, Emma v. State of Iowa Department of Correction, Self- Insured, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

17. Q.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$490.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Valipouralmasi, Azam v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

18. R.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,067.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Zimmerman, Holly v. Independence Mental Health Institute and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

7.Information Items

1. A.Fremont County made its sixth Contingency Loan payment of $15,000.00. This loan was approved for $131,250.00 on October 19, 2020, and is prorated not to exceed twenty years. Total repayment to date: $67,562.50

2. B.The Muscatine Louisa Drainage District made their eighth Contingency Loan payment of $9,375.00. This loan was approved for $187,500.00 on June 3, 2019 and is prorated not to exceed twenty years. Total repayment to date: $75,000.00.

8.Adjourn Meeting