Executive Council of Iowa Monday, October 06, 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 September 2, 2025 and Board of Canvass held on September 8, 2025.

• 09.02.2025 Minutes.pdf (0.28 MB)
• 09.08.2025 Board of Canvass Minutes.pdf (0.12 MB)

2.Iowa Code §7D.10

1. A.Attorney General’s office requests Payment for Expenses under Iowa Code §7D.10 in the amount of $51,554.35.

• September 2025 SVP Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• September 2025 SVP Request.pdf (0.11 MB)
• September 2025 SVP Invoice Packet.pdf (1.35 MB)

3.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 Sonier, Emma v. State of Iowa Department of Correction, Self-Insured, 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  

• Patterson Sonier TOS Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Patterson Sonier AG Request.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Patterson Sonier Signed Contract.pdf (0.20 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 VanHorn, Nathan v. Eldora State Training School, 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  

• Patterson VanHorn TOS Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Patterson VanHorn AG Request.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Patterson VanHorn Signed Contract.pdf (0.19 MB)

4.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 legal services and representation to Iowa—specifically, University of Iowa Health Care— with respect to the antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield related entities for violations of state and federal antitrust laws, for which the Executive Council has already approved retention of Paul Hastings LLP as special counsel.

   Firm:                Barze Taylor Noles Lowther LLC

                            Lakeshore Park Plaza

                2204 Lakeshore Dr., Ste. 425

                            Birmingham, AL 35209

   Firm:               Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

                                          One Federal Place

   1819 5th Avenue N

   Rate:              Paul Hastings will pay Barze Taylor’s and Bradley Arant’s hourly fees. Those fees constitute case expenses under the representation agreement with Paul Hastings, meaning they, and the risk that they will not be recovered, will be carried by Paul Hastings until the conclusion of the representation and will be reimbursed to Paul Hastings out of any recovery.

• A. Barze Taylor Noles Lowther LLC and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Special Counsel Approval.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Barze Taylor Noles Lowther LLC and Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Special Counsel Request.pdf (0.13 MB)

2. B.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of special counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to provide legal services and representation to Iowa with respect to investigations into and possible litigation of certain business practices of General Motors and certain of its contracting parties regarding data privacy.
   
   Firm:                James Otis Law Group, LLC
                   530 Maryville Centre Dr., Ste. 230
                   St. Louis, Missouri, 63141
   Rate:              Contingent-fee basis

• James Otis Law Group Special Counsel Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• James Otis Law Group Special Counsel Request.pdf (0.15 MB)

3. C.The Department of Justice, Attorney General’s Office, requests retention of special counsel pursuant to Iowa Code section 13.7 to provide legal services and representation to Iowa with respect to litigation of certain business practices of GPD Holdings LLC d/b/a CoinFlip (CoinFlip).
   
   Firm:                Hilgers Graben PLLC
                   1320 Lincoln Mall, Suite 200
                   Lincoln, NE 68508
   Rate:              Contingent-fee basis

• C. Hilgers Graben PLLC Special Counsel Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• C. Hilgers Graben PLLC Special Counsel Request.pdf (0.15 MB)

5.Emergency Allocations

1. A.Iowa State Fair is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $86,442.35. On July 29, 2025, grounds, buildings, equipment and campgrounds were damaged by high winds and heavy rain. 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. ISF Damages to Grounds AOS Claim 4123 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• A. ISF Damages to Grounds AOS Claim 4123 Allocation Request.pdf (0.89 MB)

2. B.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,318.68. On June 28, 2025, a generator at Northwest Iowa Community College was damaged. 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.

• B. ICN Northwest Iowa Generator AOS Claim 4144 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• B. ICN Northwest Iowa Generator AOS Claim 4144 Allocation Request.pdf (0.86 MB)

3. C.Iowa Communications Network is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $202,499.00. On May 16, 2025, equipment at Network Operations Center at Iowa National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters was damaged by 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 and supporting documentation and demonstration that no costs covered by the maintenance contract have been included.

• C. ICN Iowa National Guard Joint Forces AOS Claim 4136 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• C. ICN Iowa National Guard Joint Forces AOS Claim 4136 Allocation Request.pdf (1.68 MB)

4. D.Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $273,345.62. During the 2020 Derecho, the exterior walls of the dispatch building had structural deficiency due to extreme weather and very 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. Payment will be made to the Department of Administrative Services. 

• D. DVA Dispatch Building AOS Claim 3699 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• D. DVA Dispatch Building AOS Claim 3699 Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (3.93 MB)

5. E.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $9,500.00. On August 15, 2025, Webster County ISICS Communication Tower (Fort Dodge) was damaged by severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• E. DPS Webster ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4155 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• E. DPS Webster ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4155 Allocation Request.pdf (0.41 MB)

6. F.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $22,500.00. On July 28, 2025, Sioux ISICS Communication Tower was damaged by severe weather. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• F. DPS Sioux ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4130 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• F. DPS Sioux ISICS Tower AOS Claim 4130 Allocation Request.pdf (0.41 MB)

7. G.Department of Public Safety is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $19,000.00. On August 14, 2025, Iowa Falls and Madison County ISICS Communication Towers were damaged by severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• G. DPS Iowa Falls and Madision ISICS Towers AOS Claim 4153 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• G. DPS Iowa Falls and Madision ISICS Towers AOS Claim 4153 Allocation Request.pdf (0.41 MB)

8. H.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,472.00. On July 14, 2025, a maintenance shed at Shimek State Forest was damaged by severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• H. DNR Shimek State Forest AOS Claim 4105 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• H. DNR Shimek State Forest AOS Claim 4105 Allocation Request.pdf (0.29 MB)

9. I.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $75,000.00. On July 4, 2025, Manchester Fish Hatchery 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.

• I. DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery AOS Claim 4161 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• I. DNR Manchester Fish Hatchery AOS Claim 4161 Allocation Request.pdf (0.30 MB)

10. J.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,834.00. On August 11, 2025, Cabin 9 at Backbone State Park was damaged by lightning 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.

• J. DNR Cabin 9 AOS Claim 4145 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• J. DNR Cabin 9 AOS Claim 4145 Allocation Request.pdf (0.35 MB)

11. K.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,200.00. On July 29, 2025, Cedar Rock State Park shop roof and trees were damaged by high winds and severe storms. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends allocation subject to audit of actual invoices.

• K. DNR Cedar Rock State Park AOS Claim 4125 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• K. DNR Cedar Rock State Park AOS Claim 4125 Allocation Request.pdf (0.28 MB)

12. L.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,258.00. On August 6, 2025, Clear Lake water patrol boat hoists were damaged by windstorm. 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. DNR Clear Lake Boat Hoists AOS Claim 4139 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• L. DNR Clear Lake Boat Hoists AOS Claim 4139 Allocation Request.pdf (0.75 MB)

13. M.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,869.85. On July 8, 2025, drywall at Fort Atkinson Museum was damaged by honey bees. 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. DNR Fort Atkinson Museum AOS Claim 4104 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• M. DNR Fort Atkinson Museum AOS Claim 4104 Allocation Request.pdf (0.25 MB)

14. N.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $4,700.00. On July 15, 2025, a shelter at Lake Macbride State Park was damaged by a large tree branch. 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. DNR Lake Macbride State Park AOS Claim 4111 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• N. DNR Lake Macbride State Park AOS Claim 4111 Allocation Request.pdf (0.38 MB)

15. O.Department of Natural Resources is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $60,000.00. On August 9, 2025, Loess Hills State Forest and Preparation Canyon State Park were damaged by wind 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.

• O. DNR Loess Hills and Canyon State Park AOS Claim 4141 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• O. DNR Loess Hills and Canyon State Park AOS Claim 4141 Allocation Request.pdf (0.29 MB)

16. P.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $23,119.48. On July 4, 2025, Centennial Building was damaged by fire. 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.  

• DAS Centennial Building AOS Claim 4090 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• DAS Centennial Building AOS Claim 4090 Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.47 MB)

17. Q.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $2,254.98. On May 20, 2025, Iowa Laboratories Facility was damaged by storm. 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.  

• Q. DAS Iowa Laboratories Facility AOS Claim 4075 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Q. DAS Iowa Laboratories Facility AOS Claim 4075 Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (0.91 MB)

18. R.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation and reimbursement in the amount of $33,616.66. On January 28, 2025, the Iowa State Capitol was damaged due to a water main 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.  

• R. DAS State Capitol Water Main Break AOS Claim 3982 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• R. DAS State Capitol Water Main Break AOS Claim 3982 Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (7.49 MB)

19. S.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,501.00. On July 31, 2025, Vehicle #31 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 #31 AOS Claim 4117 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• S. DAS Vehicle #31 AOS Claim 4117 Allocation Request.pdf (5.07 MB)

20. T.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,869.48. On July 28, 2025, Vehicle #138 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 #138 AOS Claim 4122 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• T. DAS Vehicle #138 AOS Claim 4122 Allocation Request.pdf (2.17 MB)

21. U.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,763.75. On March 5, 2025, Vehicle #207 was damaged by blizzard conditions. 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 #207 AOS Claim 3996 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• U. DAS Vehicle #207 AOS Claim 3996 Allocation Request.pdf (8.00 MB)

22. V.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,399.60. On September 5, 2025, Vehicle #212 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.

• V. DAS Vehicle #212 AOS Claim 4166 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• V. DAS Vehicle #212 AOS Claim 4166 Allocation Request.pdf (8.65 MB)

23. W.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $11,959.78. On July 12, 2025, Vehicle #374 was damaged by flooding. 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 #374 AOS Claim 4114 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• W. DAS Vehicle #374 AOS Claim 4114 Allocation Request.pdf (5.00 MB)

24. X.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $14,107.55. On July 11, 2025, Vehicle #417 was damaged by flooding. 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 #417 AOS Claim 4116 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• X. DAS Vehicle #417 AOS Claim 4116 Allocation Request.pdf (7.89 MB)

25. Y.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,987.42. On September 4, 2025, Vehicle #589 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. DAS Vehicle #589 AOS Claim 4164 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Y. DAS Vehicle #589 AOS Claim 4164 Allocation Request.pdf (9.44 MB)

26. Z.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $3,286.80. On July 29, 2025, Vehicle #623 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. DAS Vehicle #623 AOS Claim 4118 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Z. DAS Vehicle #623 AOS Claim 4118 Allocation Request.pdf (4.94 MB)

27. AA.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $5,335.36. On August 21, 2025, Vehicle #1034 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.

• ZAA. DAS Vehicle #1034 AOS Claim 4156 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• ZAA. DAS Vehicle #1034 AOS Claim 4156 Allocation Request.pdf (11.09 MB)

28. BB.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $17,364.36. On July 28, 2025, Vehicle #1093 was damaged by 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.

• ZBB. DAS Vehicle #1093 AOS Claim 4131 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZBB. DAS Vehicle #1093 AOS Claim 4131 Allocation Request.pdf (7.23 MB)

29. CC.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $10,022.12. On September 2, 2025, Vehicle #1623 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. DAS Vehicle #1623 AOS Claim 4162 Approval.pdf (0.17 MB)
• ZCC. DAS Vehicle #1623 AOS Claim 4162 Allocation Request.pdf (5.91 MB)

30. DD.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $2,755.03. On June 13, 2025, Vehicle #1834 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. DAS Vehicle #1834 AOS Claim 4086 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• ZDD. DAS Vehicle #1834 AOS Claim 4086 Allocation Request.pdf (8.36 MB)

31. EE.Department of Administrative Services is requesting an emergency allocation in the amount of $6,400.50. On September 8, 2025, Vehicle #2325 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.

• ZEE. DAS Vehicle #2325 AOS Claim 4167 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZEE. DAS Vehicle #2325 AOS Claim 4167 Allocation Request.pdf (10.93 MB)

32. FF.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,477.45. This brings the total allocation to $4,978.45. On July 31, 2025, Vehicle #31 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.

• ZFF. DAS Vehicle #31 AOS Claim 4117 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZFF. DAS Vehicle #31 AOS Claim 4117 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.45 MB)

33. GG.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $120.45. This brings the total allocation to $9,980.76. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

• ZGG. DAS Vehicle #37 and #904 AOS Claim 4039 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZGG. DAS Vehicle #37 and #904 AOS Claim 4039 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (3.71 MB)

34. HH.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $626.00. This brings the total allocation to $3,964.89. On June 25, 2025, Vehicle #42 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.

• ZHH. DAS Vehicle #42 AOS Claim 4089 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZHH. DAS Vehicle #42 AOS Claim 4089 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.19 MB)

35. II.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,380.40. This brings the total allocation to $5,249.88. On July 29, 2025, Vehicle #138 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.

• ZII. DAS Vehicle #138 AOS Claim 4122 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• ZII. DAS Vehicle #138 AOS Claim 4122 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.50 MB)

36. JJ.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $37.90. This brings the total allocation to $4,161.20. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

• ZJJ. DAS Vehicle #297 AOS Claim 4084 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZJJ. DAS Vehicle #297 AOS Claim 4084 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.45 MB)

37. KK.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $1,337.40. This brings the total allocation to $6,844.20. On July 2, 2025, Vehicle #312 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.

• ZKK. DAS Vehicle #312 AOS Claim 4091 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZKK. DAS Vehicle #312 AOS Claim 4091 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (1.65 MB)

38. LL.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $210.15. This brings the total allocation to $3,445.15. On April 18, 2025, Vehicle #452 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.

• ZLL. DAS Vehicle #452 AOS Claim 4055 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZLL. DAS Vehicle #452 AOS Claim 4055 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.30 MB)

39. MM.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $446.47. This brings the total allocation to $7,498.13. On April 23, 2025, Vehicle #511 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.

• ZMM. DAS Vehicle #511 AOS Claim 4059 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZMM. DAS Vehicle #511 AOS Claim 4059 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (1.71 MB)

40. NN.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $21.36. This brings the total allocation to $2,478.42. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

• ZNN. DAS Vehicle #1501 AOS Claim 4107 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZNN. DAS Vehicle #1501 AOS Claim 4107 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.20 MB)

41. OO.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $2,418.02. This brings the total allocation to $8,167.17. 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 and payment. This represents full and final payment and this allocation will be closed.

• ZOO. DAS Vehicle #1735 AOS Claim 4078 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• ZOO. DAS Vehicle #1735 AOS Claim 4078 Supplemental Allocation and Payment Request.pdf (2.72 MB)

42. PP.Department of Administrative Services is requesting a supplemental emergency allocation in the amount of $25.00. This brings the total allocation to $2,081.35. On July 1, 2025, Vehicle #2252 was damaged by vandalism. 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.

• ZPP. DAS Vehicle #2252 AOS Claim 4099 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• ZPP. DAS Vehicle #2252 AOS Claim 4099 Supplemental Allocation + Payment Request.pdf (2.64 MB)

6.Payment of Cost Items

1. A.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$6,315.78
   On April 10, 2025, maintenance splice locations along King Avenue in Buchanan County were damaged due to brush fire. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $327.19 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• ICN Buchanan County Brush Fire AOS Claim 4065 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• ICN Buchanan County Brush Fire AOS Claim 4065 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (0.82 MB)

2. B.Iowa Communications Network ………………....……………...................$16,468.02
   On April 15, 2025, a cable along Highway 65 in Franklin County was exposed due to excessive erosion and rodent chewing. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $9,793.50 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• ICN Franklin County Cable AOS Claim 4066 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• ICN Franklin County Cable AOS Claim 4066 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (1.31 MB)

3. C.Department of Corrections ………………....……………...................$28,910.08
   On March 21, 2025, North Central Correctional Facility buildings and equipment were damaged by sewage backup/failed pumps. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents partial payment.

• C. DOC North Central Correctional Facility Sewage Backup AOS Claim 4020 Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• DOC North Central Correctional Facility Sewage Backup AOS Claim 4020 Payment Request #1.pdf (1.26 MB)

4. D.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$3,585.25
   On April 18, 2025, Vehicle #1852 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.

• DAS Vehicle #1852 AOS Claim 4038 Payment Request Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #1852 AOS Claim 4038 Payment Request.pdf (2.27 MB)

5. E.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$2,755.03
   On June 13, 2025, Vehicle #1834 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.

• DAS Vehicle #1834 AOS Claim 4086 Payment Request Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #1834 AOS Claim 4086 Payment Request.pdf (2.24 MB)

6. F.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$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 payment. This represents full and final payment.

• F. DAS Vehicle #414 AOS Claim 4077 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #414 AOS Claim 4077 Payment Request.pdf (2.45 MB)

7. G.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$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 payment. This represents full and final payment.

• DAS Vehicle #351 AOS Claim 4042 Payment Request Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #351 AOS Claim 4042 Payment Request.pdf (2.70 MB)

8. H.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$5,763.75
   On March 5, 2025, Vehicle #207 was damaged during blizzard conditions. Request is to cover repair costs.
   
   The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment.

• DAS Vehicle #207 AOS Claim 3996 Payment Request Approval.pdf (0.11 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #207 AOS Claim 3996 Payment Request.pdf (2.10 MB)

9. I.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,959.75
   On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #51 was damaged during winter 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, $336.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• I. DAS Vehicle #51 AOS Claim 4053 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #51 AOS Claim 4053 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (2.02 MB)

10. J.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$10,554.73
    On April 14, 2025, Vehicle #188 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, $7,143.05 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #188 AOS Claim 4033 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (4.16 MB)
• J. DAS Vehicle #188 AOS Claim 4033 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)

11. K.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,153.50
    On April 17, 2025, Vehicle #346 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, $80.50 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• K. DAS Vehicle #346 AOS Claim 4047 Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #346 AOS Claim 4047 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (7.41 MB)

12. L.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$5,772.55
    On July 11, 2025, Vehicle #417 was damaged by flooding. Request is to cover repair costs.
    
    The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed this request and recommends payment. This represents full and final payment, $8,335.00 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #417 AOS Claim 4116 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #417 AOS Claim 4116 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (3.77 MB)

13. M.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$2,345.86
    On July 6, 2025, Vehicle #431 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, $3,895.74 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #431 AOS Claim 4094 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #431 AOS Claim 4094 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (3.52 MB)

14. N.Department of Administrative Services………………....……………...................$6,714.63
    On July 28, 2025, Vehicle #1093 was damaged by 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, $10,649.73 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #1093 AOS Claim 4131 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #1093 AOS Claim 4131 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (5.13 MB)

15. O.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$3,989.20
    On July 9, 2025, Vehicle #1189 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, $2,525.99 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #1189 AOS Claim 4100 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #1189 AOS Claim 4100 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (4.53 MB)

16. P.Department of Administrative Services ………………....……………...................$14,929.44
    On November 6, 2024, Vehicle #106188 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, $12,366.71 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

• DAS Vehicle #106188 AOS Claim 3933 Payment Request + Reversion Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• DAS Vehicle #106188 AOS Claim 3933 Payment Request + Reversion.pdf (4.29 MB)

17. Q.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$129,477.36

    Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:

    $828.14                 Allamakee County
    $704.64                 Clay County
    $10,918.00                 Des Moines County
    $4,453.00                 Dickinson County
    $1,511.00                 Emmet County
    $29,078.64                 Fremont County
    $97.00                                 Greene County
    $11,598.00                 Hancock County
    $465.01                 Harrison County
    $227.81                 Humboldt County
    $777.98                 Jackson County
    $477.22                 Kossuth County
    $14,395.47                 Louisa County
    $1,633.40                 Mills County
    $602.00                 Monona County
    $2,641.00                 Muscatine County
    $7,880.01                 Palo Alto County
    $3,304.00                 Pottawattamie County
    $6,039.00                 Sac County
    $239.69                 Van Buren County
    $10,529.78                 Winnebago County
    $15,144.00                 Woodbury County
    $5,509.00                 Worth County
    $423.57                 Wright County

    Kevin Protzmann, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

• Batch 1 TOS Approval.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Batch 1 of 2 AG Approval.pdf (16.52 MB)
• Batch 1 of 2.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Allamakee to Harrison.pdf (16.88 MB)
• Allamakee Missing File.pdf (0.01 MB)
• Dickinson.pdf (14.43 MB)
• Humbolt to Palo Alto.pdf (21.22 MB)
• Monona.Muscatine.pdf (8.07 MB)
• Pottawattamie to Winnebago.pdf (17.08 MB)
• Woodbury to Wright.pdf (14.31 MB)

18. R.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$13,942.48

    Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:

    $10,814.48  Palo Alto County
    $3,128.00  Worth County

    Kevin Protzmann, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

• Batch 2 TOS Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Batch 2 of 2 AG Approval.pdf (1.13 MB)
• Batch 2 of 2 Excel.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Palo Alto & Worth.pdf (0.98 MB)

19. S.Department of Natural Resources …………………….…………………...……......$6.00

    Drainage Assessments Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 468.43:

    $6.00  Monona County

    Kevin Protzmann, Assistant Attorney General, has reviewed this request and recommends payment.

• Monona TOS Approval.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Monona AG Approval.pdf (0.25 MB)
• Monona Excel.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Monona 9.23.25.pdf (0.10 MB)

20. T.Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors & Roberts, P.C………………….............................$4,821.76
    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 Dentons Stmt# 1611585.pdf (0.57 MB)

21. U.Gray Miller Persh, LLP…………………………………….…......................................$994.40
    2233 Wisconsin Avenue NW 
    Suite 226 
    Washington, D.C. 20007
    Iowa PBS
    
    Steve Blankenship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from Iowa PBS.

• U. GMP Invoice #42720.pdf (0.66 MB)

22. V.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
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the funds of the General Fund.

• V. Marquess Invoice# 4457.pdf (0.61 MB)

23. W.Dentons Davis Brown Law Firm……………………………………....….…...…………$531.00
    The Davis Brown Tower
    215 10th Street, Suite 1300
    Des Moines, IA 50309
    Special Counsel Dentons Davis Brown Unclaimed Property Fund
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Unclaimed Property Fund.

• W. TOS Invoice # 1614272 .pdf (0.52 MB)

24. X.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$570.00
    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

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

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

25. Y.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$1,032.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Beitz, Michael v. Public Defense and State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

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

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

26. Z.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$112.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390                                                         
    Therese Blake v. Woodward Resource Center and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    

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

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

27. AA.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$493.00
    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
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund.

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

28. BB.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$192.00
    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
    
    

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

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

29. CC.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$112.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Grilli, Charles v. Eldora State Training School and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

30. DD.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$420.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 

    Marrero, Brenda f/k/a Brenda Shaefer v. Independence Mental Health Institute  and state of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

31. EE.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$437.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    McBride, Darrell v. Newton Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

32. FF.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$416.00
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Mendenhall, Mark v. Clarinda Correctional Facility and State of Iowa, Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

33. GG.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..…….......................................................$160.00
    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
    
    

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

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

34. HH.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$87.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Valipouralmasi, Azam v. University of Iowa and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

35. II.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….………………..……..................................................$912.00
    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
    
    

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

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

36. JJ.Patterson Law Firm L.L.P…….…..……………..……….................................................$612.50
    729 Insurance Exchange Building 
    505 Fifth Avenue
    Suite 729
    Des Moines, IA 50309-2390 
    Wink, Stephen v. North Correctional Facility and State of Iowa and Second Injury Fund of Iowa
    
    Steve Blankinship, Chief Deputy Attorney General, has reviewed this invoice and recommends payment. Payment will be made from the Second Injury Fund. 

• X-Z.JJ Patterson.pdf (8.96 MB)

7.Iowa Code §97C.13A

1. A.Request from IPERS for reimbursement for Federal-State Agreement Administration Costs in the amount of $6,480.10.

• IPERS - SSA Reimbursement FY25 Approval.pdf (0.13 MB)
• IPERS - SSA Reimbursement FY25.pdf (1.00 MB)

8.Information Items

1. A.Notification from the State Auditor’s Office that funds previously allocated for the Iowa Communications Network for damages to Iowa Central Community College's generator on April 29, 2025, are not required; $15,551.25 will be reverted and this allocation closed.

2. B.The City of Seymour made its ninth Contingency Loan payment of $17,180.00. This loan was approved for $284,837.00 on May 8, 2017, and is prorated not to exceed twenty years. Total repayment to date: $95,900.00 

3. C.The World Food Prize Foundation will not be hosting the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony & Reception at the Iowa State Capitol on October 23, 2025, thus will not be serving wine at the event, as previously approved by the Executive Council at the July 21, 2025 meeting.

9.Adjourn Meeting