Executive Council of Iowa Monday, July 21, 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 July 7, 2025.

• 07.07.2025 Minutes.pdf (0.43 MB)

2.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 Marrero, Brenda f/k/a Brenda Schaefer v. Independence Mental Health Institute and 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:              $175.00 Per Hour  

• Marrero, Brenda Outside Counsel Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Marrero, Brenda Outside Counsel Request.pdf (0.32 MB)
• Marrero, Brenda Outside Counsel Signed Contract.pdf (0.18 MB)

3.Special Counsel

1. A.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of special local counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to represent Iowa Department of Natural Resource’s Captain Grant Gelly in matter Damer v. Gelly in the Circuit Court for the County of Macomb, Michigan.
   
   Firm:                Butzel Long 
   Attorney:            Barrett R.H. Young
                   150 West Jefferson
                   Suite 100
                   Detroit, MI 48226
   Rate:              $465.00 per hour; some services may be furnished by lawyers with rates of up to $485 per hour  

• Special Counsel Butzel Long Signed Contract.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Special Counsel Butzel Long Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Special Counsel Butzel Long Request.pdf (0.27 MB)

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of special counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to represent the Iowa Utilities Commission in matters relating to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority over projects approved or authorized by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
   
   Firm:                Dorsey & Whitney LLP
                   801 Grand Avenue
                   Unit 4100
                   Des Moines, IA 50309
   Rate:              $765.00 Per Hour  

• Special Counsel Dorsey & Whitney Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 2025.07.16 IUC-Dorsey request letter.pdf (0.26 MB)

4.Leases

1. A.Lease between DNR and Lucila Marquette
   Date of Lease: August 1, 2023 to December 31, 2027

   Legal Description: A parcel east of the residence at 19208 Imperial Road West Union, IA 52175 with a frontage of 50 feet and a depth of 75 feet located in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, Township 94 North, Range 8 West of the 5th P.M., Fayette, County, Iowa

   Purpose: Septic leech field

   Annual Fee: $224.00, with cumulative CPI adjustments in 2026 and 2027 

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

• 133-N Lucila Marquette Approval.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 133-N Lucila Marquette Signed.pdf (2.24 MB)

2. B.Lease between DNR and Guardian Holdings LLC
   Date of Lease: December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2029

   Legal Description: A 360’ of frontage on the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa

   Purpose: Commercial

   Annual Fee: $1,292.89 

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

• 70-R Guardian Holdings LLC Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 70-R Guardian Holdings LLC Signed.pdf (0.47 MB)

5.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Board of Regents - University of Iowa is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $77,359.25. On January 21, 2025, University Capitol Centre was damaged due to failed coupling on chilled water pipe/pipe break. 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. BOR Iowa Capitol Centre AOS Claim 3980 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• A. BOR Iowa Capitol Centre AOS Claim 3980 Allocation Request.pdf (1.10 MB)

2. B.Department of Health and Human Services is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $163,058.20. On March 31, 2023, Laundry Building roof was damaged due to storms/high winds. 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.  

• B. DHHS Laundary Building AOS Claim 3467 Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• B. DHHS Laundary Building AOS Claim 3467 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (6.84 MB)

3. C.Department of Natural Resources is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,454,832.99. This brings the total allocation to $1,489,632.99. On April 26, 2023, a flood damaged various wildlife management areas in Scott, Jackson and Louisa 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.

• C. DNR Scott, Jackson, Louisa County Flood AOS Claim 3497 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• C. DNR Scott, Jackson, Louisa County Flood AOS Claim 3497 Allocation Request.pdf (1.44 MB)

4. D.Department of Corrections - Mitchellville is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $2,775.93. On January 21, 2025, the building was damaged due to freezing temperatures and pipe break. 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.  

• D. DOC Mitchellville Pipe Break AOS Claim 3983 Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• D. DOC Mitchellville Pipe Break AOS Claim 3983 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (2.25 MB)

5. E.Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $182,912.74. On March 26, 2024, the Dack Building was damaged by fire and water. Request is to cover repair costs.
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation and reimbursement to the Department of Administrative Services. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.  

• E. DVA Building Damages AOS Claim 3721 Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.16 MB)
• E. DVA Building Damages AOS Claim 3721 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (5.09 MB)

6. F.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $73,173.75. On March 5, 2025, backup generator was damaged by winter storm and power outages. 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.

• F. ICN Boone Backup Generator AOS Claim 4018 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• F. ICN Boone Backup Generator AOS Claim 4018 Allocation Request.pdf (0.65 MB)

7. G.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,642.97. On April 10, 2025, a brush fire along King Avenue in Buchanan County caused damage to maintenance splice locations. 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.

• G. ICN Buchanan County AOS Claim 4065 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• G. ICN Buchanan County AOS Claim 4065 Allocation Request.pdf (1.93 MB)

8. H.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $26,261.52. On April 15, 2025, excessive erosion and rodent chewing caused an exposed cable along Highway 65 in Franklin 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.

• H. ICN Franklin County AOS Claim 4066 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• H. ICN Franklin County AOS Claim 4066 Allocation Request.pdf (0.69 MB)

9. I.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $15,551.25. On April 29, 2025, Iowa Central Community College was damaged by a vehicle strike. 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.

• I. ICN Iowa Central Generator AOS Claim 4067 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• I. ICN Iowa Central Generator AOS Claim 4067 Allocation Request.pdf (0.90 MB)

10. J.Iowa Communications Network is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,688.94. This brings the total allocation to $14,535.94. On November 26, 2024, a cable along 285th Avenue in Winneshiek County was damaged by extensive rodent damage. 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.

• J. ICN Winneshiek County AOS Claim 3956 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• J. ICN Winneshiek County AOS Claim 3956 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (0.93 MB)

11. K.Iowa PBS is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,297.14. On May 20, 2025, HVAC system was damaged by lightning strike during a storm. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• K. PBS HVAC System AOS Claim 4063 Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• K. PBS HVAC System AOS Claim 4063 Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (3.11 MB)

12. L.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,860.31. On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #37 and #904 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.

• L. DAS Vehicle #37 and #904 AOS Claim 4039 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L. DAS Vehicle #37 and #904 AOS Claim 4039 Allocation Request.pdf (15.42 MB)

13. M.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,135.15. 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 allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• M. DAS Vehicle #75 AOS Claim 4072 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• M. DAS Vehicle #75 AOS Claim 4072 Allocation Request.pdf (7.12 MB)

14. N.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,405.15. 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 allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• N. DAS Vehicle #252 AOS Claim 4073 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• N. DAS Vehicle #252 AOS Claim 4073 Allocation Request.pdf (7.37 MB)

15. O.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,123.30. On June 13, 2025, Vehicle #297 was damaged by a raccoon and 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.

• O. DAS Vehicle #297 AOS Claim 4084 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• O. DAS Vehicle #297 AOS Claim 4084 Allocation Request.pdf (12.98 MB)

16. P.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,469.75. On April 18, 2025, Vehicle #351 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.

• P. DAS Vehicle #351 AOS Claim 4042 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• P. DAS Vehicle #351 AOS Claim 4042 Allocation Request.pdf (10.94 MB)

17. Q.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,807.94. On June 6, 2025, Vehicle #414 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.

• Q. DAS Vehicle #414 AOS Claim 4077 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Q. DAS Vehicle #414 AOS Claim 4077 Allocation Request.pdf (5.49 MB)

18. R.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $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 allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• R. DAS Vehicle #556 AOS Claim 3997 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• R. DAS Vehicle #556 AOS Claim 3997 Allocation Request.pdf (4.33 MB)

19. S.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $7,815.95. 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 allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• S. DAS Vehicle #1366 AOS Claim 4079 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• S. DAS Vehicle #1366 AOS Claim 4079 Allocation Request.pdf (10.64 MB)

20. T.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,749.15. On June 9, 2025, Vehicle #1735 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 #1735 AOS Claim 4078 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• T. DAS Vehicle #1735 AOS Claim 4078 Allocation Request.pdf (10.14 MB)

21. U.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,312.16. This brings the total allocation to $11,642.23. On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #1791 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.

• U. DAS Vehicle #1791 AOS Claim 4040 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• U. DAS Vehicle #1791 AOS Claim 4040 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (4.16 MB)

22. V.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,864.20. 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 allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• V. DAS Vehicle #1809 AOS Claim 4071 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• V. DAS Vehicle #1809 AOS Claim 4071 Allocation Request.pdf (8.22 MB)

23. W.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,620.45. 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 subject to audit of actual invoices.

• W. DAS Vehicle #2084 AOS Claim 4070 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• W. DAS Vehicle #2084 AOS Claim 4070 Allocation Request.pdf (4.75 MB)

24. X.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,495.00. On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #2358 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.

• X. DAS Vehicle #2358 AOS Claim 4036 Allocation Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• X. DAS Vehicle #2358 AOS Claim 4036 Allocation Request.pdf (3.78 MB)

25. Y.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $3,815.91. This brings the total allocation to $10,561.11. On April 22, 2025, Vehicle #2635 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.

• Y. DAS Vehicle #2635 AOS Claim 4048 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Y. DAS Vehicle #2635 AOS Claim 4048 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (2.91 MB)

26. Z.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,566.00. This brings the total allocation to $12,283.75. On April 18, 2025, Vehicle #105487 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.

• Z. DAS Vehicle #105487 AOS Claim 4046 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Z. DAS Vehicle #105487 AOS Claim 4046 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (4.60 MB)

6.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Department of Natural Resources ………………....……………...................$14,930.00
   On December 17, 2023, gate and trail system at Preparation Canyon State Park were damaged by trespassing vehicle. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $10,094.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• A. DNR Preparation Canyon State Park AOS Claim 3647 Payment Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• A. DNR Preparation Canyon State Park AOS Claim 3647 Payment Request.pdf (0.42 MB)

2. B.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$4,865.22
   On April 15, 2025, excessive erosion caused exposed warning tape and shallow fiber optic cable. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $4,263.78 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• B. ICN Sioux County Optic Cable AOS Claim 4024 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• B. ICN Sioux County Optic Cable AOS Claim 4024 Payment Request.pdf (1.58 MB)

3. C.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$2,461.50
   On April 18, 2025, Vehicle #62 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, $239.33 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• C. DAS Vehicle #62 AOS Claim 4044 Payment Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• C. DAS Vehicle #62 AOS Claim 4044 Payment Request.pdf (2.22 MB)

4. D.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,801.65
   On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #367 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.

• D. DAS Vehicle #367 AOS Claim 4034 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• D. DAS Vehicle #367 AOS Claim 4034 Payment Request.pdf (1.69 MB)

5. E.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$9,673.77
   On April 17, 2025, Vehicles #975 and #476 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, $707.12 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• E. DAS Vehicle #975 and #476 AOS Claim 4035 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• E. DAS Vehicle #975 and #476 AOS Claim 4035 Payment Request.pdf (2.96 MB)

6. F.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$4,348.87
   On April 13, 2025, Vehicle #1941 was damaged by a fallen tree branch. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $1,532.51 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• F. DAS Vehicle #1941 AOS Claim 4025 Payment Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• F. DAS Vehicle #1941 AOS Claim 4025 Payment Request.pdf (3.70 MB)

7. G.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$75,009.06
   On May 21, 2024, Adair South ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by tornado. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

• G. DPS Adair South ISICS Tower AOS Claim 3771 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• G. DPS Adair South ISICS Tower AOS Claim 3771 Payment Request.pdf (1.76 MB)

8. H.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...................$9,500.00
   On March 23, 2025, Audubon County ISICS Communications Tower was damaged by high winds and wintry mix weather event. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

• H. DPS Audubon County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4013 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• H. DPS Audubon County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4013 Payment Request.pdf (2.32 MB)

9. I.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$39,642.00
   On January 26, 2025, bearcat rescue vehicle and state fire marshall divison robot were damaged by vandalism. 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 Bearcat and Robot AOS Claim 3978 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• I. DPS Bearcat and Robot AOS Claim 3978 Payment Request.pdf (3.75 MB)

10. J.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$46,680.00
    On April 16, 2024, cables and radome covers on Beaverdale ISICS Communication Tower were damaged by 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, $3,820.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• J. DPS Beaverdale ISICS Tower AOS Claim 3746 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• J. DPS Beaverdale ISICS Tower AOS Claim 3746 Payment Request.pdf (5.67 MB)

11. K.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$15,000.00
    On March 23, 2025, Lee County ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by heavy winds and winter weather mix event. 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 Lee County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4007 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• K. DPS Lee County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4007 Payment Request.pdf (1.66 MB)

12. L.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...................$15,000.00
    On March 23, 2025, Page County ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by high winds and winter weather event. 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 Page County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4026 Payment Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• L. DPS Page County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4026 Payment Request.pdf (7.49 MB)

13. M.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$15,000.00
    On March 5, 2025, Ringgold County ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by blizzard event. 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 Ringgold County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4012 Payment Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• M.DPS Ringgold County ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4012 Payment Request.pdf (2.30 MB)

14. N.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$9,500.00
    On March 5, 2025, radome covers at Sioux, Calhoun and Cherokee ISICS Communication Towers were damaged by a winter blizzard. 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 Sioux, Calhoun and Cherokee ISICS Towers AOS Claim 4011 Payment Request #2 Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• N. DPS Sioux, Calhoun and Cherokee ISICS Towers AOS Claim 4011 Payment Request #2.pdf (1.70 MB)

15. O.Department of Public Safety………………....……………...................$9,500.00
    On May 6, 2025, Springbrook ISICS Communications tower was damaged by heavy 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.

• O. DPS Springbrook ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4064 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• O. DPS Springbrook ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4064 Payment Request.pdf (1.41 MB)

16. P.Department of Public Safety ………………....……………...................$2,866.75
    On May 31, 2024, Story County ISICS Communication Tower 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, $9,133.25 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• P. DPS Story ISICS Tower AOS Claim 3801 Payment Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• P. DPS Story ISICS Tower AOS Claim 3801 Payment Request.pdf (7.14 MB)

17. Q.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$949.20
    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.

• GMP Invoice #42477 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• GMP Invoice #42477.pdf (0.55 MB)

18. R.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$2,522.70
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Special Counsel Dentons Davis Brown Unclaimed Property Fund
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

• R. TOS Dentons June Invoice Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• R. TOS Dentons June Invoice.pdf (0.55 MB)

19. S.Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C………………….............................$225.00
    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.

• DOR Stmt #1602125 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DOR Stmt #1602125.pdf (0.44 MB)

20. T.Marquess & Hoyer Law Office, P.C.…………………………......................................$6,000.00
    203 W. High Street
    P.O. Box 51
    Toledo, IA 52342
    Criminal Prosecution for Meskwaki Settlement Matters
    
    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

• T. Marquess Invoice #4376 Approval.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Marquess Invoice #4376.pdf (0.48 MB)

21. U.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$1,081.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Jennifer Anderson 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. 

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

22. V.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$32.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Patricia Brown v. Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, State of Iowa, 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.

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

23. W.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$350.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Chance, Diana v. University of Iowa 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. 

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

24. X.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$112.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Karen Crew v. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, State of Iowa, 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.

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

25. Y.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$287.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Brad Stevenson v. Iowa Department of Transportation, State of Iowa, 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.

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

26. Z.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$160.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Philip Stine v. Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund
    
    

    Leif Olson, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

27. AA.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$640.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Douglas Stufflebeam v. University of Northern Iowa 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.

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

28. BB.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$447.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Azam Valipouralmasi v. University of Iowa 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. 

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

29. CC.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$160.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Katherine Williams v. 6th Judicial District 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. 

• U-CC Patterson.pdf (1.05 MB)

7.Iowa Code §7D.16

1. A.Mashal Husain, President of The World Food Prize®, requests permission for the World Food Prize Foundation to serve wine at the Laureate Award Ceremony reception to be held at the Iowa State Capitol on October 23, 2025, as part of its annual Laureate Award Ceremony.

• 2025 LAC I Request to serve Wine Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 2025 LAC I Request to serve Wine.pdf (0.13 MB)

8.Information Items

1. A.Department of Revenue's fourth quarter status update of the Litigation Expense Fund. 

• Litigation Fund 4thQ FYE2025.pdf (0.16 MB)

2. B.Status of State Aid (Iowa Code 29C.20) Allocations quarterly update.

• 2025-06 FY25 Q4 Executive Council Update.pdf (0.20 MB)
• 2025-06-30 EC Quarterly Update 29C.20A and 29C.20B-accessible.pdf (0.19 MB)
• 2025-06-30 EC Quarterly Update 29C.6(17) and 29C.7-accessible.pdf (0.18 MB)

9.Adjourn Meeting