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Executive Council of Iowa Monday, July 20, 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 July 6, 2026.

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 $1,079,118.00 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 Adams, Allamakee, Carroll, Cass, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Decatur, Dubuque, Emmet, Grundy, Hancock, Harrison, Kossuth, Madison, Marshall, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Washington, Winnebago, Woodbury, and Worth counties.

3.Outside CPA

  1. A.Request from Rob Sand, Auditor of State, to employ the services of outside CPA firms to perform the periodic examinations for the cities listed below for the period ending June 30, 2026.

4.Emergency Allocations

  1. A.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $13,925.00. On April 15, 2026, a portion of the Fire Tower Road at Yellow River State Forest washed out due to heavy rainfall. 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 Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $103,500.00. On February 27, 2026, the Harmon Tunnel at Pammel State Park was damaged due to falling rock/boulders. 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 Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,288.00. This brings the total allocation to $5,760.00. On July 14, 2025, the maintenance shed at Shimek State Forest was damaged due to severe storms. 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.

  4. D.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,600.00. On June 11, 2026, radome covers on Adams County ISICS Tower were damaged due to high winds and severe storms. 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 $9,800.00. On May 17, 2026, the Cherokee ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and severe 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.

  6. F.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,800.00. On May 21, 2026, the Fort Dodge ISICS Tower was damaged due to high winds and severe 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.

  7. G.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,000.00. On June 11, 2026, the microwave path from Glenwood ISICS Tower to Fremont ISICS Tower was damaged due to storms and tornadoes. 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,800.00. On May 14, 2026, the Louisa ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and severe 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.

  9. I.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,550.00. On April 22, 2026, Newton ISICS Tower was damaged by power surge from heavy storms. 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $29,200.00. On May 17, 2026, the Shelby ISICS Tower was damaged by lightning and power surge from heavy storms. 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 Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,600.00. On June 12, 2026, radome covers on Van Wert ISICS Tower were damaged due to severe 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.

  12. L.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $14,500.00. On May 18, 2026, the Zwingle ISICS Tower was damaged due to power surge from heavy storms. 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 $2,913.50. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle #35 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 $4,142.15. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 62 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 $5,505.83. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 78 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 $2,306.90. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 80 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 $3,555.15. On May 16, 2026, Vehicles #104 & #343 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.

  18. R.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,344.25. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 163 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 $3,471.09. On May 16, 2026, Vehicles #180 and #138 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 $9,024.34. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 281 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 $6,778.22. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 316 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 $9,280.68. On April 2, 2026, Vehicle #440 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 $3,292.70. On May 16, 2026, Vehicle # 1021 was damaged by wind and fallen power pole. 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 $11,471.80. On April 23, 2026, Vehicle #1728 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 $9,047.48. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle #2232 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 $16,138.17. On May 20, 2026, Vehicle # 2657 was damaged by 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 Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $845.15. This brings the total allocation to $9,823.66. On February 22, 2026, Vehicle #159 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.

  28. BB.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,000.47. This brings the total allocation to $7,920.22. On February 19, 2026, Vehicle #228 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.

  29. CC.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,803.50. This brings the total allocation to $19,900.57. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

  30. DD.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $80.17. This brings the total allocation to $5,231.37. On March 9, 2026, Vehicle #489 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.

  31. EE.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,829.97. This brings the total allocation to $17,674.25. On April 15, 2026, Vehicle #1380 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.

  32. FF.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $189.00. This brings the total allocation to $3,638.75. On February 2, 2026, Vehicle #1639 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.

  33. GG.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,762.53. This brings the total allocation to $8,735.84. On February 12, 2026, Vehicle #1997 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.

  34. HH.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,706.95. This brings the total allocation to $6,943.06. On February 9, 2026, Vehicle #2143 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.

  35. II.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,015.65. This brings the total allocation to $5,812.05. On April 15, 2026, Vehicle #2363 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.

  36. JJ.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $750.00. This brings the total allocation to $7,139.16. On March 10, 2026, Vehicle #2620 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.

  37. KK.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $851.41. This brings the total allocation to $5,383.87. On April 14, 2026, Vehicle #2664 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.

  38. LL.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,560.00. This brings the total allocation to $7,386.05. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

  39. MM.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,076.64. This brings the total allocation to $12,836.85. On April 15, 2026, Vehicle #105225 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.

  40. NN.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,441.62. This brings the total allocation to $11,655.62. On August 14, 2026, Vehicle #105410 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.

  41. OO.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $4,912.62. This brings the total allocation to $9,315.04. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

  42. PP.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $189.14. This brings the total allocation to $6,961.65. On March 22, 2026, Vehicle #105728 was damaged by a raccoon. 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.

  43. QQ.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $898.52. This brings the total allocation to $5,491.96. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

  44. RR.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $85,573.14. This brings the total allocation to $212,330.92. 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 allocation and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

5.Payment of Cost Items

  1. A.Department of Natural Resources ………………....…………….................................................................$75,761.60
    On February 3, 2026, ice heaving/water infiltration and freezing damaged the dock system at Lake Macbride State Park. Request is to cover repair costs.

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

  2. B.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….................................................................$4,791.00
    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 payment. This represents full and final payment, $14.85 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  3. C.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….................................................................$5,650.60
    On December 21, 2025, Vehicle #1209 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, $669.30 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  4. D.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….................................................................$6,363.70
    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 payment. This represents full and final payment, $98.06 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  5. E.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….................................................................$2,701.75
    On April 15, 2026, Vehicle #2243 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, $13,535.92 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  6. F.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………..................................................................$2,804.05
    On April 15, 2026, Vehicle #2489 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.

  7. G.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….................................................................$5,887.44
    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 payment. This represents full and final payment, $272.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  8. H.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….................................................................$2,114.20
    On April 14, 2026, vehicles #106022 and #105467 were 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, $48,508.96 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  9. I.Department of Public Safety ………………....…………….................................................................$15,001.81
    On May 21, 2024, Adair South ISICS Communication Tower 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 full and final payment, $1,587,781.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  10. J.Department of Public Safety ………………....…………….................................................................$26,539.00
    On March 7, 2026, the Buchanan ISICS Tower was damaged by lightning strike. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $3,461.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  11. K.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..................................................................$9,800.00
    On March 31, 2026, Chickasaw ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.

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

  12. L.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..................................................................$9,800.00
    On February 20, 2026, a radome cover on Grundy County ISICS tower was damaged by 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.

  13. M.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..................................................................$9,800.00
    On March 13, 2026, the Holy Cross ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.

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

  14. N.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..................................................................$9,800.00
    On March 31, 2026, radome cover on Iowa County ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.

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

  15. O.Department of Public Safety ………………....…………….................................................................$25,616.00
    On March 15, 2026, Lourdes ISICS Tower was damaged by high winds and extreme weather. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $24,384.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  16. P.Department of Public Safety………………....…………….................................................................$25,069.00
    On December 19, 2025, microwave system paths at various ISICS Towers (Mitchellville to Story, Denison to Shelby and Audubon to Carroll) were damaged. Request is to cover repair costs.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $42,431.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

6.Information Items

  1. A.The City of Lawler made their third Contingency Loan payment of $50,000.00. 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: $150,000.00 

  2. B.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Administrative Services to cover damages to Vehicle #2338 due to damage by a deer on March 24, 2026 are not required; $6,961.32 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

  3. C.Department of Revenue's fourth quarter status update of the Litigation Expense Fund. 

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

7.Adjourn Meeting