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Robert (Rob) Wick, CDBG and disaster recovery team lead with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, told the board HUD promulgated a Federal Register notice in January that established an overall allocation of $34,687,000 for the affected region. \"A big component of that that we have to develop firstly is the unmet needs assessment,\" Wick said, describing outreach, surveys and stakeholder meetings to identify remaining community needs before the action plan is finalized and submitted to HUD.

Wick said 80% of the allocation must go to the federally identified most-impacted-and-distressed counties — Clay, Sioux, Cherokee and Woodbury — and that 70% of the total allocation must benefit low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents. He said the funds are intended as the funding of last resort and will be used to support or complement other disaster programs such as FEMA and insurance. \"The disaster recovery money has to come in as that last in,\" Wick said.

IEDA staff outlined program priorities: planning and updated flood mapping (including work with the Iowa Flood Center and restoration/expansion of stream sensors and push-notification alerts), mitigation projects to reduce future flood risk, critical infrastructure repairs (stormwater, drinking water, sewer) and housing rehabilitation or new construction targeted to LMI households. Wick emphasized sequencing: prioritize mitigation and planning first, then infrastructure, and then housing so rebuilding does not occur where flood risk remains.

The agency plans a public comment period in May into June, two virtual public hearings (one morning and one evening), a June 20 deadline to submit the draft action plan to HUD and a HUD review period of 45 days after submission. If HUD does not object, Wick said the state expects to execute a grant agreement with the federal government roughly 30–45 days after HUD's review and aims to open grant applications in November or December, though timelines depend on federal processing.

Wick said some federal requirements differ for CDBG‑DR: certain Buy America or Davis‑Bacon rules may not apply for small housing projects (seven units and under), which can affect project costs and affordability. He encouraged local officials, department heads and potential applicants to complete IEDA’s short survey and to participate in pre-application workshops the agency expects to hold in mid‑October if the timeline proceeds.

Woodbury County Treasurer Tina Bertram asked how the program might interact with property tax assessments and whether assistance would cover costs tied to construction versus tax‑assessment relief; Wick replied the programs are generally for new construction or rehabilitation and that applicants can be counties or municipalities. \"If there is a need to have some funding that is other than just a traditional construction and rehabilitation type activity, let us know,\" Wick said, and IEDA will evaluate eligibility based on a community’s submission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Woodbury County Board of Supervisors - May 6, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives from the Iowa Economic Development Authority briefed the Woodbury County Board on a draft action plan to allocate $34,687,000 in CDBG‑DR funds for communities affected by 2024 Siouxland flooding, emphasizing mitigation, infrastructure and housing for low‑ and moderate‑income residents.","taxTitle","taxId",3851,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":74,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":75,"_40":76,"_42":77,"_44":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":55,"_67":68,"_69":55,"_70":71,"_72":71},6249371,"Woodbury County OKs lower speed limits on K‑29 and K‑45",140,148000,288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205756-ff05e4381f095645eb1a44c9a4a388d6&start=148&end=288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205756-ff05e4381f095645eb1a44c9a4a388d6/thumbnail_148000.jpg","/articles/6249371/Woodbury-County/Iowa/Woodbury-County-OKs-lower-speed-limits-on-K29-and-K45","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249371-3bae58357f2b4463560886ffca5f23f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770014793&Signature=Qrq0kIwlMVUlC-qCWq41b29M13JgpwVnVB4upt2CqpJp5XCaH4b0wM7DdLgPQtAxy6xO7Mn3tWZs2AWvcC~xKJSi1RuhX5ng-NB3V-KQe-Y5RbL4Z7ITKG5pveUM0IIz7dtoZQl3R~j3YYvo2E2OtzlCeu-kfWctdT0DNwonjfTjT3Ifw0fHPMV7BmzdvL3HBJyN05W6t6jF6Wy6o54MVZlcBJfdpk1dyws8qzdKW~pqa-hq3G0D4s5Tb-eBHXwWw9bjnT4mPTTxO-Kl6T8r4LboV2l1D1Kd1Hu62dHnlpV~w48BVm3mVsF4qCvMM0x3EHzItdWFKveXC3JdJYKyqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve two resolutions lowering posted speeds on county highways: one on K‑29 at the request of the City of Sergeant Bluff and a second to set a reduced speed for a section of K‑45 once the Southbridge Interchange project is complete.

The measures were introduced during the board’s regular meeting after Aaron Lincoln, city administrator for Sergeant Bluff, described residential development and school facilities along Old Lakeport (referred to in the record as K‑29) and said the city council on March 25 recommended posting the road at 35 mph. \"We had some plans in the future, the school district did,\" Lincoln said, describing new ball fields and nearby housing that prompted the request. Supervisor Bittinger moved the resolution to lower the speed limit on K‑29; Supervisor Carper seconded the motion. The board approved it 4–0.

The board then approved a second resolution to lower the speed limit on K‑45 in the design for the Southbridge Interchange. County staff explained the design team and Iowa Department of Transportation work will consider a posted 45 mph limit on the section in question while designing the roadway for about 50 mph speeds, which affects lane widths and turn-lane requirements. County staff said a signal will be installed at the new 230 Fifth Street intersection because of nearby railroad tracks and that the lower posted speed will help approaching traffic recognize the intersection. Supervisor Bittinger moved the resolution to set the lower speed limit; Supervisor Nelson seconded. The motion passed 4–0.

Board members noted the speed changes are tied to construction timelines and that posted limits would not change until the interchange and associated signal are completed. Supervisor Dietrich observed development in Sergeant Bluff has increased traffic in the area. The record shows Supervisor Ang was out of the country and not present for the votes.

The resolutions were signed after the meeting; the board’s actions were recorded as unanimous votes of the four supervisors present. No implementation date for the new posted limits was specified in the meeting record; staff said the K‑45 change would likely not be visible until construction is finished.","The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved resolutions to lower posted speeds on K‑29 at Sergeant Bluff’s request and to set a reduced speed on K‑45 in the design for the Southbridge Interchange.","actionData","errors"]

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