Executive Council of Iowa Monday, November 04, 2024 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 October 7, 2024.

2.Iowa Code Chapter 28D

1. A.Request from Iowa Workforce Development to an inter-agency assignment of personnel as provided for in Iowa Code Chapter 28D for David Overton and Ryan Ortlund. 

3.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $54,591.00. On June 12, 2024, building was damaged at Loess Hills State Forest due to hail storm. 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.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $11,210.00. On August 9, 2024, two locations in Adair County had exposed cable due to excessive erosion. 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.

3. C.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $49,287.51. On July 8, 2024, two locations along Highway 75 between 490th & 500th Streets at West Branch Floyd River had exposed cable due to excessive erosion. 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.

4. D.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $60,000.00. On April 16, 2024, cables and radome covers on the Beaverdale ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by weather. 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $19,000.00. On January 23, 2024, Keokuk ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by 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.

6. F.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,950.66. On August 25, 2024, Vehicle #105967 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.

7. G.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,228.65. This brings the total allocation to $8,804.45. On July 5, 2024, Vehicle #465 was damaged by a deer. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

8. H.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $17,454.45. On September 12, 2024, Vehicle #393 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.

9. I.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,211.78. On September 17, 2024, Vehicle #2307 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.

4.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$120,862.29
   Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:
   
   Allamakee         $828.14
   Clay                $112.76
   Des Moines        $10,918.00
   Dickinson        $14,732.00
   Emmet                $1,974.00

   Franklin        $170.46
   Fremont        $28,586.07

   Greene         $189.00
   Hancock        $855.00
   Harrison        $1,032.26
   Palo Alto         $26,024.12
   Pottawattamie        $2,830.00

   Sac                 $949.00

   Van Buren        $239.69
   Winnebago        $16,543.39
   Woodbury        $14,838.40
   Wright         $40.00
   
   Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

2. B.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$27,622.64
   Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:
   
   Hamilton       $48.81
   Louisa           $24,329.00
   Mills        $1,865.83
   Monona        $550.00
   Worth                $829.00
   
   Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

3. C.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$3,656.98
   Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:

   Jackson: $777.98

   Muscatine: $2,879.00

   
   

   Michael J. Moss, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

4. D.Department of Corrections ………………....……………...................$9,725.67
   On May 9, 2024, washing machines at Mount Pleasant were damaged due to power surge. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $888.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

5. E.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$5,530.85
   On May 21, 2024, Vehicle #1231 was damaged by storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $10,491.08 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

6. F.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,085.75
   On June 6, 2024, Vehicle #1126 was damaged by a 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, $3,953.85 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

7. G.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,878.00
   On June 25, 2024, Vehicle #376 was damaged by hail. 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.Information Items

1. A.The City of Lawler made their first Contingency Loan payment of $50,000. This loan was approved for $1,000,000.00 on July 10, 2023, and is prorated not to exceed twenty years. Total repayment to date: $50,000.00 

2. B.Department of Revenue is requesting to revert the excess $207,391.23 currently in the litigation fund back in a proportionate amount to the funds from which they were originally transferred.

3. C.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.

4. D.Iowa Legal Aid's written report describing the services it has provided using the awarded funds, the number of individuals to whom it has provided them and the types of matters on which the services were provided.

5. E.Per Iowa Code 161E.14, the Johnson County Auditor certifies the amounts allocated to Johnson County Secondary Roads, school districts, and fire departments for the FY24 scheduled payment to Johnson County from the federal government for flood control pursuant to 33 USC 701c-3.

6.Adjourn Meeting