Executive Council of Iowa Monday, November 06, 2023 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 2, 2023.

• 10-02-2023 Minutes.pdf (0.28 MB)

2.Personal Appearances

1. A.Stan Thompson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, Attorney General’s Office, will be present to request distribution from the Civil Reparations Fund.

• A. Iowa Legal Aid Civil Reparations.pdf (1.28 MB)
• Civil Reparations Trust Fund Agreement Iowa Legal Aid - January 2024.pdf (0.20 MB)

2. B.Dennis Harper, Recovery Division Administrator, Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, will be present to request the following: 
   
   
   1.                Allocate $448,594.00 (pursuant to Iowa Code 29C.7) for Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program (PDM 2023 federal financial assistance was granted on September 25, 2023).

• B. Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program Executive Council Agenda Request 2023.pdf (0.60 MB)

3. C.Nate Ristow, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Office of the Governor, will be present to request authorization on the resulting rulemaking.

• C. Executive Council Rules – Red Tape Review Approval.pdf (0.33 MB)
• Executive Council Rule Summary.pdf (0.02 MB)
• EC RA ch 1, 5, 6 final.pdf (0.11 MB)
• EC RA ch 2, 7 final.pdf (0.13 MB)
• EC RA ch 3, 11 final.pdf (0.13 MB)
• EC RA ch 4, 12 final.pdf (0.12 MB)
• 361-1 NOIA.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 361-2 NOIA.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 361-3 NOIA.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 361-4 NOIA.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 361-8, 9, 10 NOIA.pdf (0.05 MB)

3.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office request Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $45,600.00.

• A. SVP.pdf (0.62 MB)

4.Outside Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s office requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Wendy Netolicky v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:                    Ryan Clark
   505 5th Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309
                           Rate:                      $160.00 Per Hour  

• A. Wendy Netolicky v. University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Patterson Netolicky, Wendy - Second Injury Fund Contract.pdf (0.09 MB)

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s office requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Sam Ferrell v. Iowa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:                    Ryan Clark
   505 5th Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309
                           Rate:                      $160.00 Per Hour  

• B. Sam Ferrell v. Iowa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund.pdf (0.42 MB)
• Patterson Ferrell, Sam - Second Injury Fund Contract.pdf (0.13 MB)

3. C.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s office requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Cheryl Doyle-Carrig v. UIHC and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:                    Ryan Clark
   505 5th Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309
                           Rate:                      $160.00 Per Hour  

• C. Cheryl Doyle-Carrig v. UIHC and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Patterson Doyle-Carrig, Cheryl Second Injury Fund Contract.pdf (0.09 MB)

4. D.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s office requests retention of outside counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.3(1) in Jeffrey Welder v. Iowa State University, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa, a workers’ compensation case filed by a state employee. 
   
   Firm:                                Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P. 
   Attorney:                    Ryan Clark
   505 5th Avenue
   Suite 729
   Des Moines, IA 50309
                           Rate:                      $160.00 Per Hour  

• D. Jeffrey Welder v. Iowa State University, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa.pdf (0.43 MB)
• Patterson Welder, Jeffrey - Second Injury Fund Contract.pdf (0.13 MB)

5.Litigation Expense Fund

1. A.Request from the Department of Revenue to expend $120,000.00 to cover potential expenses for the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.

• A. Litigation Expense Fund.pdf (0.30 MB)

6.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,346.40. On May 7, 2023, Vehicle #2668 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.

• A. DAS Vehicle #2668 AOS Claim 3538 Allocation Request.pdf (2.20 MB)

2. B.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $8,772.33. On June 7, 2023, Vehicle #105240 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.

• B. DAS Vehicle #105240 AOS Claim 3570 Allocation Request.pdf (2.35 MB)

3. C.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,731.84. On February 1, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #105149 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.

• C. DPS SPV #105149 AOS Claim 3581 Request for Allocation.pdf (1.45 MB)

4. D.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,089.30. On November 7, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #193 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.

• D. DPS Vehicle #193 AOS Claim 2392 Allocation Request.pdf (3.75 MB)

5. E.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,392.59. On December 4, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #469 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.

• E. DPS Vehicle #469 AOS Claim 2408 Allocation Request.pdf (3.12 MB)

6. F.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,038.15. On April 19, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #204 was damaged due to strong winds and 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.

• F. DPS SPV #204 AOS Claim 3569 Request for Allocation.pdf (2.82 MB)

7. G.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,349.75. On April 21, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #213 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.

• G. DPS SPV #213 AOS Claim 3507 Request for Allocation.pdf (1.38 MB)

8. H.Department of Public Safety is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,908.56. This brings the total allocation to $8,973.85. On May 7, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #354 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.

• H. DPS SPV #354 AOS Claim 3528 Request for Payment.pdf (1.85 MB)

9. I.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,432.20. On May 7, 2023, State Patrol Vehicles #161 and #431 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.

• I. DPS SPV #161 #431 AOS Claim 3512 Request for Allocation.pdf (4.38 MB)

10. J.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $10,260.82. On May 7, 2023 and May 9, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #309 was damaged by hail and then a raccoon.

    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• J. DPS SPV #309 AOS Claim 3518 Request for Allocation.pdf (2.20 MB)

11. K.Department of Public Safety is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,490.75. This brings to total allocation to $10,927.00. On April 19, 2023, State Patrol Vehicles #44, 167, 636, 662 were 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.

• K. DPS SPV #44, 167, 636 and 662 AOS Claim 3494 Request for Supplemental Allocation and Payment.pdf (3.08 MB)

12. L.Department of Public Safety is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $17,444.00. This brings the total allocation to $26,166.00. On February 21, 2023, a storm caused damages to the radome covers on the Sioux County ISICS Communication Tower. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• L. DPS Sioux City ISICS Communication Tower AOS Claim 3454 Request for Supplemental Allocation.pdf (2.15 MB)

13. M.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $15,500.00. On April 18, 2023, a cable was damaged by a rodent along 150th Street east of Kirkwood Avenue in Floyd County. 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.  

• M. ICN Floyd County AOS Claim 3489 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (1.04 MB)

14. N.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $16,063.61. On July 28, 2023, a cable was damaged by a rodent at Highway 59 between E Avenue and F Avenue in Crawford 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.

• N. ICN Crawford County AOS Claim 3571 Allocation Request.pdf (0.98 MB)

15. O.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $75,890.29. On December 31, 2020, a failed steam valve caused damages to the College of Public Health 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.

• O. IOWA College of Public Health AOS Claim 2055 Allocation Request.pdf (1.20 MB)

16. P.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,558.95. On February 8, 2021, a frozen and burst water line caused damages to the Field House. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• P. IOWA Field House AOS Claim 2066 Allocation Request.pdf (1.22 MB)

17. Q.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $78,884.17. On March 13, 2021, an overflowing sink caused water damages at Spence Labs. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• Q. IOWA Spence Labs AOS Claim 2084 Allocation Request.pdf (1.47 MB)

18. R.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $12,846.21. On February 20, 2022, a leaking deionized water line caused water damages to the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery 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.

• R. IOWA Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building Claim 2272 Allocation Request.pdf (1.11 MB)

19. S.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $145,761.82. This brings the total allocation to $158,501.33. On March 15, 2019, flood caused damages at Wapsipinicon State Park in Jones 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.

• S. DNR Wapsipinicon State Park AOS Claim 1720 Supplemental Allocation.pdf (1.28 MB)

20. T.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $157,091.93. This brings the total allocation to $314,252.79. On April 29, 2019, flooding caused damages at various Wildlife Management Areas along the Missouri River. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• T. DNR Missouri River Flooding AOS Claim 1793 Supplemental Allocation.pdf (3.36 MB)

21. U.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,945.00. On May 5, 2023, the stone wall at the Black Hawk State Park was damaged by a vehicle. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• U. DNR Black Hawk State Park AOS Claim 3527 Allocation Request.pdf (0.85 MB)

22. V.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $75,200.00. On May 12, 2023, the Jones Creek Pond overflowed and caused damages at the Loess Hills State Forest. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• V. DNR Jones Creek Pond AOS Claim 3550 Allocation Request.pdf (1.15 MB)

23. W.Department of Health and Human Services - Woodward Resource Center is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $38,272.97. This brings to total allocation to $947,000.68. On August 10, 2020, a derecho caused damages to multiple roofs, trees and water damaged. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and payment. This represents partial payment and this allocation will be closed.

• W. DHS WRC August Derecho AOS Claim 1984 Request for Supplemental Allocation and Reimbursement.pdf (33.00 MB)

7.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………..........................$4,073.43
   On January 6, 2023, Vehicle #1843 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.

• A. DAS Vehicle #1843 AOS Claim 3439 Payment Request.pdf (1.40 MB)

2. B.Department of Administrative Services………………....………………......................$3,898.29
   On February 20, 2023, Vehicle #1343 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.

• B. DAS Vehicle #1343 AOS Claim 3455 Payment Request.pdf (1.86 MB)

3. C.Department of Administrative Services………………...…....……………...................$6,663.71
   On April 4, 2023, vehicle #105404 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.

• C. DAS Vehicle #105404 AOS Claim 3484 Payment Request.pdf (1.53 MB)

4. D.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….........................$2,643.19
   On April 19, 2023, vehicle #105573 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, $11,732.75 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• D. DPS Vehicle #105573 AOS Claim 3495 Payment Request.pdf (1.10 MB)

5. E.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….........................$6,994.93
   On May 4, 2023, vehicle #1774 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.

• E. DAS Vehicle #1774 AOS Claim 3519 Payment Request.pdf (1.60 MB)

6. F.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………..........................$5,248.72
   On May 7, 2023, Vehicle #2729 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, $3,860.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• F. DAS Vehicle #2729 AOS Claim 3534 Payment Request.pdf (1.27 MB)

7. G.Department of Administrative Services ………………....…………….........................$2,505.12
   On May 7, 2023, vehicle #712 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.

• G. DAS Vehicle #712 AOS Claim 3523 Payment Request.pdf (1.23 MB)

8. H.Department of Administrative Services………………....………………....................$34,294.64
   On March 31, 2023, the roof membrane at the Hoover building was damaged by a 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, $3,580.36 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• H. DAS Hoover Roof AOS Claim 3482 Payment Request.pdf (4.15 MB)

9. I.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$7,177.48
   On July 4, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #383 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.

• I. DPS SPV #383 AOS Claim 2330 Request for Payment.pdf (1.46 MB)

10. J.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...........................................$2,860.90
    On September 14, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #642 was damaged by a small animal. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents full and final payment.

• J. DPS SPV #642 AOS Claim 2377 Request for Payment.pdf (1.26 MB)

11. K.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$8,018.90
    On October 6, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #343 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.

• K. DPS SPV #343 AOS Claim 2376 Request for Payment.pdf (1.79 MB)

12. L.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$6,552.75
    On November 25, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #443 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.

• L. DPS SPV #443 AOS Claim 2401 Request for Payment.pdf (1.71 MB)

13. M.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...........................................$2,134.25
    On December 11, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #51 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.

• M. DPS SPV #51 AOS Claim 2413 Request for Payment.pdf (1.49 MB)

14. N.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………………...……...................$6,446.56
    On December 5, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #360 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.

• N. DPS SPV #360 AOS Claim 3565 Request for Payment.pdf (1.47 MB)

15. O.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$4,789.40
    On December 27, 2022, State Patrol Vehicle #474 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.

• O. DPS SPV #474 AOS Claim 2428 Request for Payment.pdf (1.66 MB)

16. P.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$3,743.70
    On January 3, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #491 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.

• P. DPS SPV #491 AOS Claim 3431 Request for Payment.pdf (1.76 MB)

17. Q.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...........................................$5,259.35
    On January 8, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #327 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.

• Q. DPS SPV #327 AOS Claim 3435 Request for Payment.pdf (1.20 MB)

18. R.Department of Public Safety ………………....…………………………....................$12,376.73
    On March 21, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #891 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, $11,560 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• R. DPS SVP #891 AOS Claim 3463 Request for Payment.pdf (2.29 MB)

19. S.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..........................................$2,447.16
    On March 31, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #206 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.

• S. DPS SPV #206 AOS Claim 3472 Request for Payment.pdf (1.50 MB)

20. T.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..........................................$3,675.05
    On March 31, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #482 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.

• T. DPS SPV #482 AOS Claim 3471 Request for Payment.pdf (2.63 MB)

21. U.Department of Public Safety ………………...........................……………...................$3,414.83
    On April 20, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #356 was damaged by a squirrel. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

• U. DPS SPV #356 AOS Claim #3496 Request for Payment.pdf (1.15 MB)

22. V.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$2,423.50
    On May 7, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #555 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.

• V. DPS SPV #555 AOS Claim 3517 Request for Payment.pdf (1.23 MB)

23. W.Department of Public Safety………………....……………………………...................$2,361.25
    On May 7, 2023, State Patrol Vehicle #640 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.

• W. DPS SPV #640 AOS Claim 3533 Request for Payment.pdf (1.49 MB)

24. X.Department of Public Safety ………………....…………………………......................$5,863.00
    On May 7, 2023, Iowa State Patrol vehicle #33 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.

• X. DPS SPV #33 AOS Claim #3514 Request for Payment.pdf (1.49 MB)

25. Y.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………..........................................$5,538.42
    On May 7, 2023, State Patrol Vehicles #305 and #191 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.

• Y. DPS SPV #305 & #191 AOS Claim 3526 Request for Payment.pdf (1.57 MB)

26. Z.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$139,094.98
    Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:
    
    Allamakee                 $828.14
    Buena Vista                $19,300.33
    Carroll                                $53.00
    Clay                                $608.75
    Des Moines                $10,918.00
    Dickinson                $903.00
    Emmet                                $575.00
    Franklin                $313.25
    Fremont                $16,362.68
    Hamilton                $48.81
    Hancock                $15,515.00
    Harrison                $867.33
    Howard                $40.00
    Humboldt                 $357.11
    Jackson                $737.75
    Louisa                                $15,634.00
    Mills                                $1,865.83
    Monona                $550.00
    Muscatine                $2,657.00
    Pocahontas                $422.57
    Pottawattamie                $3,389.00
    Van Buren                $232.92
    Winnebago                $15,384.25
    Woodbury                $14,141.95
    Worth                                $100.00
    Wright                 $6,294.14
    
    Andrew E. Steffensmeier, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

• EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• AG Approval.pdf (0.36 MB)
• Drainage Taxes.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Allamakee County.pdf (1.02 MB)
• Buena Vista County.pdf (3.26 MB)
• Carroll County.pdf (0.52 MB)
• Clay County.pdf (0.83 MB)
• Des Moines County.pdf (0.65 MB)
• Dickinson County.pdf (5.35 MB)
• Emmet County.pdf (1.84 MB)
• Franklin County.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Fremont County.pdf (2.49 MB)
• Hamilton County.pdf (0.44 MB)
• Hancock County.pdf (15.78 MB)
• Harrison County.pdf (9.24 MB)
• Howard County.pdf (0.52 MB)
• Humbolt County.pdf (0.99 MB)
• Jackson County.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Louisa County.pdf (13.65 MB)
• Mills County.pdf (2.98 MB)
• Muscatine County.pdf (2.69 MB)
• Palo Alto County.pdf (1.23 MB)
• Pocahontas County.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Pottawattamie County.pdf (4.09 MB)
• Van Buren County.pdf (2.53 MB)
• Winnebago County.pdf (12.05 MB)
• Woodbury County.pdf (7.06 MB)
• Worth County.pdf (1.87 MB)
• Wright County.pdf (4.77 MB)

27. AA.Department of Cultural Affairs………………....…………….......................................$2,519.63
    On November 1, 2022, gunshots caused damages to Western Historic Trails Center in Council Bluffs. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment.  This represents full and final payment.

• ZAA. DCA Western Historic Trails Center AOS Claim 2388 Payment Request.pdf (1.35 MB)

28. BB.Gray Miller Persh, LLP……………………………………...........................................$5,038.80
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

• ZBB-ZCC. Gray Miller Persh.pdf (1.44 MB)

29. CC.Gray Miller Persh, LLP……………………………………...........................................$2,165.80
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

• ZBB-ZCC. Gray Miller Persh.pdf (1.44 MB)

30. DD.Thomas Hillers…….………………..……….................................................................$5,000.00
    112 Main St West, Suite 100
    State Center, IA 50247
    Tribal cases when the offenses are committed by non-natives against non-natives (or without a victim) on the Sac and Fox Indian Settlement in Tama County
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the General Fund.

• ZDD-ZEE. Hillers Legal September & October.pdf (0.85 MB)

31. EE.Thomas Hillers…….………………..……….................................................................$5,000.00
    112 Main St West, Suite 100
    State Center, IA 50247
    Tribal cases when the offenses are committed by non-natives against non-natives (or without a victim) on the Sac and Fox Indian Settlement in Tama County
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the General Fund.

• ZDD-ZEE. Hillers Legal September & October.pdf (0.85 MB)

32. FF.Richard J. Bennett, Sr..…………………………………….……………………….......$1,206.00
    PO Box 65666
    West Des Moines, IA 50265
    Special Counsel for the Criminal Appeals Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Attorney General’s Office’s Forfeiture Fund.  

• ZFF. Richard Bennett Special Counsel for the Criminal Appeals Division.pdf (1.20 MB)

33. GG.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm…………………………………….….…...…………$4,200.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Unclaimed Property Probate Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

• ZGG. Denton's UP September 2023.pdf (0.71 MB)

34. HH.Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C………………………….............................$116.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309-3993
    Legal Services to state agencies on issues related to the visa status of prospective state employees
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the Iowa Department of Revenue.

• ZHH. Dentons Davis Brown DOR 1547156.pdf (0.60 MB)

35. II.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….……………………..….........................$1,444.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                                         
    Donald Briggle v. Iowa DOT, State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

36. JJ.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….…………………….…..…....................$1,440.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                          
    Dawn Cline v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.  

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

37. KK.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………………..…....................$64.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                          
    Dawn Cline v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.  

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

38. LL.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………………..……....................$624.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                          
    David Funk v. Iowa State Fair and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.  

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

39. MM.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………..........................................$192.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                              
    Jason Hawk v. Iowa State Penitentiary and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

40. NN.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….....................................................$16.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Luanna Hollingsworth v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment.  Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

41. OO.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….………………………..……....................$482.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                          
    Stephen Littlepage v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.  

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

42. PP.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P….……………..….…………..……………..……....................$48.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                          
    Stephen Littlepage v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.  

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

43. QQ.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..………..................................................$235.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Leland Mitchell v. Iowa Department of Transportation and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

44. RR.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..………...................................................$154.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Ronald Simmons v. Iowa Department of Transportation and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• ZII-ZRR. Patterson.pdf (6.27 MB)

8.Information Items

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

• TOS Executive Council Quarterly Update.pdf (0.20 MB)
• HHS Disaster Tracking.pdf (0.45 MB)
• 2023-09-30 EC Quarterly Update - 29C.20A and 29C.20B.pdf (0.15 MB)
• 2023-09-30 EC Quarterly Update - 29C.6(17) and 29C.7.pdf (0.15 MB)

2. B.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Public Safety to cover damages to the microwave paths blown out of alignment due to wind at the Buchanan & Allamakee ISICS Communication Tower on July 23, 2022 are not required; $32,858.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DPS Buchanan & Allamakee ISICS AOS Claim 2352 Reversion.pdf (0.16 MB)

3. C.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Public Safety to cover damages to the microwave path alignment between Marshalltown and Grundy ISICS Towers due to strong winds on May 1, 2022 are not required; $16,429.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• C. DPS Marshalltown & Grundy ISICS AOS Claim 2311 Reversion.pdf (0.16 MB)

4. D.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Department of Public Safety to cover damages to the microwave path alignment at the Kossuth ISICS Tower due to strong winds on May 1, 2022 are not required; $16,429.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• D. DPS Kossuth ISICS Communication Tower AOS Claim 2347 Reversion.pdf (0.16 MB)

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 FY23 scheduled payment to Johnson County from the federal government for flood control pursuant to 33 USC 701c-3.

• E. 161E.14 Johnson County.pdf (0.07 MB)

9.Adjourn Meeting