Executive Council of Iowa Monday, January 31, 2022 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. Michael L. Fitzgerald | Treasurer of State
Hon. Michael L. Naig | Secretary of Agriculture

Teleconference Only
Conference Call Phone Number: (866) 685-1580
Conference Code Pin: 0009990993

1.Approval of Minutes

1. A.Approval of the minutes from the Executive Council meeting held on January 24, 2022.

2.Special Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s office requests retention of special counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to provide specialized legal services and representation to the State of Iowa with respect to claims against Centene Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries related to pharmacy benefit services provided to Iowa's Medicaid Health Plans. 
   
   
   

                   Firm:        Paoli & Leisher PC 
   Three Logan Square

                                    1717 Arch Street, Suite 3610

                                    Philadelphia, PA 19103

                   Rate:        Contingent fee agreement  

3.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $94,155.85. On September 27, 2019, a power outage caused damage to building components and equipment at the College of Medicine Campus. 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $27,319.01. On February 17, 2020, valve failure on a restroom toilet caused water damage to the Pappajohn Business Building. 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $40,275.78. On March 23, 2020, a storm sewer back up caused water damage to the Lindquist Center. 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. D.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,233.78. On May 29, 2020, a drain back-up caused water damage at the Pomerantz Center. 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $247,270.29. On June 20, 2020, a broken leg on the exterior fire hydrant caused water damages to the Main Library. 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $20,508.88. On July 26, 2020, an air handling unit leak caused water damages to the Sciences Library. 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,672.20. On February 25, 2020, a broken sink handle caused water damages to Pappajohn Business Building. 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.Board of Regents - University of Northern Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $16,978.43. On September 13, 2021, power outages caused damage to the campus. 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 Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,874.06. On June 20, 2021, the septic system damaged the Visitors Center at Lewis & Clarks State Park in Monona 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. 

10. J.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,485.00. On July 16, 2021, a fire caused damage to the seasonal housing breaker box at Lake Manawa State Park in Pottawattamie 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. 

11. K.Department of Human Services - Toledo is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement of $37,558.75. On August 10, 2020, a derecho caused damage to the Iowa Juvenile Home. 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.

12. L.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $24,703.40. On September 14, 2021, cables were damaged due to excessive erosion along Highway 18 in Clay 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.

13. M.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $17,371.40. On September 21, 2021, cables were damaged due to excessive erosion along Highway 1 in Van Buren 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.

14. N.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,407.42. On November 15, 2021, cables were damaged due to a wash out culvert along Highway 2 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.

15. O.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $11,306.48. On August 10, 2020, Vehicles #2213, #105974 and #2005 were damaged by a derecho. 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 $19,810.93. On June 29, 2021, Vehicle #1108 was stolen. 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 $2,370.75. On July 9, 2021, Vehicle #105687 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 $5,991.80. On July 9, 2021, Vehicle #2536 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 $19,131.59. On July 9, 2021, Vehicles #1405, #1905, #1910, #1912, #1914, #1918, #1922, #1927 #1931, #1956, #1958, #2096 and #2528 were 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 $5,480.45. On October 6, 2021, Vehicle #2944 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. 

21. U.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,167.85. On November 8, 2021, Vehicle #1071 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. 

22. V.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $13,977.64. On August 10, 2020, a derecho caused damage to Post 7, Post 11 and Post 12. 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.

23. W.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $107,149.80. On July 9, 2021, 25 Vehicles were 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,198.30. On August 28, 2021, Vehicles #261 and #159 were 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,811.17. On August 28, 2021, Vehicle #650 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. 

26. Z.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,962.60. On October 15, 2021, Vehicle #49 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. 

27. AA.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,477.85. On October 31, 2021, Vehicle #443 was damaged by a 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. 

28. BB.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,227.20. On November 1, 2021, Vehicle #82 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. 

29. CC.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,653.95. On November 2, 2021, Vehicle #162 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. 

30. DD.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,728.82. On November 3, 2021, Vehicle #236 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. 

31. EE.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,328.90. On November 3, 2021, Vehicle #135 was damaged by a dog. 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,159.85. On November 5, 2021, Vehicle #71 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.Board of Regents - University of Iowa  …………………………................................$13,469.60
   On December 16, 2019, a sewer back-up caused damages at the Engineering Research Facility. 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.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.

6.Adjourn Meeting