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.

• 01-24-2022 Minutes.pdf (0.27 MB)

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  

• Special Counsel Request 01.31.2022.pdf (0.17 MB)

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. 

• A. IOWA CCOM Power Outage 9-27-2019 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA CCOM Power Outage 9-27-2019 AOS Letter 1851 Allocation Request.pdf (0.18 MB)
• IOWA CCOM Power Outage 9-27-2019 Prelim Report.pdf (2.89 MB)

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. 

• B. IOWA PBB DOL 2-17-2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA PBB DOL 2-17-2020 AOS Letter 1884 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA PBB DOL 2-17-2020 Prelim Loss Report.pdf (2.13 MB)

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. 

• C. IOWA LC Water Damage 5-23-2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA LC Water Damage 5-23-2020 AOS 1934 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA LC Water Damage 5-23-2020 Prelim Report.pdf (0.86 MB)

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. 

• D. IOWA PC Drain 5-29-2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA PC Drain 5-29-2020 AOS 1943 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA PC Drain 5-29-2020 Prelim Loss Report.pdf (0.64 MB)

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. 

• E. IOWA Library Water Damage 6-20-2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA Library Water Damage 6-20-2020 AOS 1958 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA Library Water Damage 6-20-2020 Prelim Report.pdf (16.41 MB)

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. 

• F. IOWA SL Water Leak 7-26-2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA SL Water Leak 7-26-2020 AOS Letter 1976 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA SL Water Leak 7-26-2020 Prelim Loss Report.pdf (0.58 MB)

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. 

• G. IOWA PBB Water Leak 2-25-2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• IOWA PBB Water Leak 2-25-2020 AOS Letter 1894 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA PBB Water Leak 2-25-2020 Prelim Loss Report.pdf (0.49 MB)

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. 

• H. UNI Power Outage 9-13-21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• UNI AOS 2191 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• UNI Preliminary Report - Power Outage 9-13-21 (11-1-21 submission).pdf (0.05 MB)

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. 

• I. DNR Lewis and Clark Septic EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DNR Lewis and Clark Septic AOS Letter 2125 Allocation Request.pdf (0.18 MB)
• DNR Lewis and Clark Septic.pdf (0.12 MB)

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. 

• J. DNR Lake Manawa Seasonal Housing Fire EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DNR Lake Manawa Seasonal Housing Fire AOS Letter 2139 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DNR Lake Manawa Seasonal Housing Fire.pdf (0.12 MB)

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.

• K. DHS Iowa Juvenile Home Derecho Storm 8.10.2020 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DHS Iowa Juvenile Home Derecho Storm 8.10.2020.pdf (2.73 MB)
• DHS Iowa Juvenile Home Derecho Storm 8.10.2020 AOS Letter 1985 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (0.16 MB)

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.

• L. ICN Clay County EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• ICN ICN AOS Letter 2186 Allocation Request.pdf (0.18 MB)
• ICN Clay County estimate packet - 21210307.pdf (6.79 MB)

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.

• M. ICN Van Buren County EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• ICN Van Buren AOS 2197 Allocation Request.pdf (0.18 MB)
• ICN Van Buren County estimate packet - 89220207.pdf (7.00 MB)

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.

• N. ICN Page County EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• ICN Page County AOS 2225 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• ICN Page County estimate packet - 73220107.pdf (1.57 MB)

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. 

• O. DAS Vehicles 2213, 105974 and 2005 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• O. DAS Vehicles 2213, 105974 and 2005 AOS 2229 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• O. DAS Vehicle 2005.pdf (1.62 MB)
• O. DAS Vehicles 2213 & 105974.pdf (3.41 MB)

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. 

• P. DAS Vehicle 1108 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 1108 AOS Letter 2153 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 1108.pdf (0.43 MB)

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. 

• Q. DAS Vehicle 105687 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 105687 AOS Letter 2158 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 105687.pdf (1.33 MB)

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. 

• R. DAS Vehicle 2536 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 2536 AOS 2206 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 2536-7.9.21-alloc.pdf (2.27 MB)

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. 

• DAS Vehicles #1405, #1905, #1910, #1912, #1914, #1918, #1922, #1927 #1931, #1956, #1958, #2096 and #2528 AOS 2211 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicles #1405, #1905, #1910, #1912, #1914, #1918, #1922, #1927 #1931, #1956, #1958, #2096 and #2528 AOS 2211.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DAS Vehicles #1405, #1905, #1910, #1912, #1914, #1918, #1922, #1927 #1931, #1956, #1958, #2096 and #2528.pdf (6.15 MB)

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. 

• T. DAS Vehicle 2944 10.6.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 2944 AOS 2203 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 2944 10.6.21 alloc.pdf (3.20 MB)

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. 

• U. DAS Vehicle 1071 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 1071 AOS 2222 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DAS Vehicle 1071-11.8.21-alloc.pdf (1.93 MB)

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.

• V. DPS Derecho EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS AOS Letter 1999 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (0.17 MB)
• DPS Derecho Reimbursement Request 06162021.pdf (15.44 MB)

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. 

• W. DPS AOS 2202 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS AOS 2202 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS AOS 2202.pdf (0.22 MB)
• DPS SPV 567.pdf (1.83 MB)
• DPS SPV 354.pdf (2.61 MB)
• DPS SPV 207.pdf (2.62 MB)
• DPS SPV - 22 Chargers.pdf (10.38 MB)

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. 

• X. DPS SPV 261 & 159 8.28.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• V. DPS SPV 261 & 159 AOS 2218 Allocation Request.pdf (0.18 MB)
• V. DPS SPV 261 & 159 8.28.21 alloc.pdf (4.12 MB)

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. 

• Y. DPS SPV 650 8.28.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 650 AOS 2194 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 650 8.28.21-alloc.pdf (2.54 MB)

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. 

• Z. DPS SPV 49 10.15.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 49 AOS 2210 Allocation Request.pdf (0.18 MB)
• DPS SPV 49 10.15.21.pdf (3.98 MB)

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. 

• ZAA. DPS SPV 443 10.31.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 443 AOS 2227 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 443 10.31.21 alloc.pdf (2.51 MB)

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. 

• ZBB. DPS SPV 83 11.1.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 83 AOS 2228 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 83 11.1.21 alloc.pdf (2.92 MB)

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. 

• ZCC. DPS SPV 162 11.2.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 162 AOS 2221 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 162 11.2.21 alloc.pdf (2.67 MB)

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. 

• ZDD. DPS SPV 236 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 236 AOS 2224 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 236 11.3.21 alloc.pdf (2.08 MB)

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. 

• ZEE. DPS SPV 135 11.3.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 135 AOS 2223 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 135 11.3.21 alloc.pdf (2.19 MB)

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. 

• ZFF. DPS SPV 71 11.5.21 EC Approval.pdf (0.21 MB)
• DPS SPV 71 AOS 2226 Allocation Request.pdf (0.16 MB)
• DPS SPV 71 11.5.21.pdf (2.89 MB)

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.

• A. IOWA ERF Sewer Back up EC Approval.pdf (0.26 MB)
• IOWA ERF Sewer Back up AOS Letter 1874 Payment Request TOS 2175.pdf (0.16 MB)
• IOWA ERF Sewer Back up Formal Loss Report.pdf (3.52 MB)

5.Information Items

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

• DHS 12.31.2021 EC Disaster Tracking.pdf (0.47 MB)

6.Adjourn Meeting