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.

• 08.04.2025 Minutes.pdf (0.28 MB)

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. 

• IA Executive Council Agenda Request 2025-08-18-accessible signed.pdf (0.41 MB)
• 2025-08-18 HSEMD Request Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• 6.11.25 Osceola and Palo Alto Counties.pdf (1.25 MB)
• 7.10.25 Scott County.pdf (1.25 MB)
• 7.17.25 Hancock County.pdf (1.19 MB)
• 7.28.25 Buena Vista, Cerro Gordo, Clay, Dickinson, Lyon, Palo Alto, Worth Counties.pdf (1.35 MB)
• 7.28.25 Hancock, O'Brien, Osceola, Sioux Counties.pdf (1.32 MB)
• 7.28.25 Plymouth County.pdf (1.30 MB)

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.

• 6-R Hendricks River Logistics, LLC Approval.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 6-R Hendricks River Logistics, LLC AG Approval.pdf (0.93 MB)
• 6-R Hendricks River Logistics, LLC signed contract.pdf (0.56 MB)

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.

• A. DPS Woodbury ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4109 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• A. DPS Woodbury ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4109 Allocation Request.pdf (0.59 MB)

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.

• B. DPS Woodward Tower AOS Claim 4132 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• B. DPS Woodward Tower AOS Claim 4132 Allocation Request.pdf (0.83 MB)

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.

• C. DAS Vehicle #1501 AOS Claim 4107 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• C. DAS Vehicle #1501 AOS Claim 4107 Allocation Request.pdf (5.40 MB)

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.

• D. DAS Vehicle #483 AOS Claim 4041 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• D. DAS Vehicle #483 AOS Claim 4041 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (2.82 MB)

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.

• E. DAS Vehicle #2084 AOS Claim 4070 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• E. DAS Vehicle #2084 AOS Claim 4070 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (2.44 MB)

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.

• A. DAS Vehicle #82 AOS Claim 4037 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• A. DAS Vehicle #82 AOS Claim 4037 Payment Request.pdf (2.74 MB)

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.

• B. DAS Vehicle #556 AOS Claim 3997 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• B. DAS Vehicle #556 AOS Claim 3997 Payment Request.pdf (2.25 MB)

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.

• C. DNR Red Haw State Park Tornado AOS Claim 2275 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• C. DNR Red Haw State Park Tornado AOS Claim 2275 Payment Request #2.pdf (8.04 MB)

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.

• D. DAS Vehicle #75 AOS Claim 4072 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• D. DAS Vehicle #75 AOS Claim 4072 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (2.34 MB)

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.

• E. DAS Vehicle #252 AOS Claim 4073 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• E. DAS Vehicle #252 AOS Claim 4073 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (2.67 MB)

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.

• F. DAS Vehicle #1366 AOS Claim 4079 Payment Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• F. DAS Vehicle #1366 AOS Claim 4079 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (1.98 MB)

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.

• G. DAS Vehicle #1809 AOS Claim 4071 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• G. DAS Vehicle #1809 AOS Claim 4071 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (1.80 MB)

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