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Executive Council of Iowa Monday, August 18, 2025 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 August 4, 2025.

2.Personal Appearances

  1. A.Dennis Harper, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department, will be present to request a Resolution of Funds in the amount of $595,307.00 pursuant to Iowa Code §29C.20A and Iowa Code §29C.20B with regard to the Governor’s Proclamation of a State of Disaster Emergency for Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Clay, Dickinson, Hancock, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Scott, Sioux and Worth Counties. 

3.Leases

  1. A.Lease between DNR and Hendricks River Logistics, LLC
    Date of Lease: December 4, 2025 to December 3, 2030

    Legal Description: 5.67 acres in Lee County, Iowa, with 1,000 feet of frontage on the Mississippi River

    Purpose: Commercial use of the property's existing structures

    Annual Fee: $22,194.60

    Kevin Protzmann, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed the above lease and approved the lease as to form.

4.Emergency Allocations

  1. A.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,000.00. On July 15, 2025, radome covers on Woodbury ISCIS Communication Tower were damaged by strong winds 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,500.00. On June 23, 2025, radome cover on Woodward ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by strong winds. 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 $2,457.06. On July 15, 2025, Vehicle #1501 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. D.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,895.67. This brings the total allocation to $8,982.50. On April 18, 2025, Vehicle #483 was damaged by hail. 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.

  5. E.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,374.15. This brings the total allocation to $3,994.60. On May 6, 2025, Vehicle #2084 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.

5.Payment of Cost Items

  1. A.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$4,901.00
    On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #82 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.

  2. B.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,280.70
    On March 7, 2025, Vehicle #556 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. C.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$476,980.66
    On March 5, 2022, Red Haw State Park was damaged by a tornado. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

  4. D.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$2,216.95
    On May 2, 2025, Vehicle #75 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, $918.20 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  5. E.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$4,345.15
    On May 25, 2025, Vehicle #252 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, $60.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  6. F.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$7,416.15
    On June 3, 2025, Vehicle #1366 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, $399.80 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  7. G.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,378.10
    On April 28, 2025, Vehicle #1809 was damaged by a fallen tree. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $486.10 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

6.Information Items

  1. A.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Administrative Services to cover damages to Vehicle #1093 due to fallen tree on June 29, 2025 are not required; $2,681.72 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

7.Adjourn Meeting