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The supervisor said the technical committee will review how to program the returned funds. \"They had made a mistake in the calculation, so we have about $500,000 more than we thought we did, from previous years give back,\" he said.

Why it matters: The returned funds increase the pool of regional transportation dollars available for programming and projects; the technical committee will consider allocation in its next programming cycle.

No formal county action was taken at the meeting; the supervisor reported the update as correspondence from the Region 9 Transportation Policy Committee.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","July 17th, 2025 Muscatine County Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A supervisor reported that a calculation error was corrected in the Region 9 Transportation Policy Committee accounting, returning roughly $500,000 in funds to the region for programming in upcoming fiscal years.","taxTitle","taxId",52308,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6173292,"Supervisor reports formation of Iowa Ports Association and ongoing regional ports advocacy",322,594000,916000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5&start=594&end=916","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5/thumbnail_594000.jpg","/articles/6173292/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Supervisor-reports-formation-of-Iowa-Ports-Association-and-ongoing-regional-ports-advocacy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173292-85ea56610addcfa6cdc0216be73ba453/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137476&Signature=DbL-0IJU-rQq-66AFxVw6NFKG5jKcEPE5wzmjnIXfdIVAOFQE4okHiEKEWaHZCAO83-vmO2jgyo3Pk6OYNM8n3ATY2JMtauxoHPOE1mewmJ~jyqRswASjSvyp16OLDHbYcdSgOGdFhetDaE4bfJDu3GuaLDaJaATqG4PWDqA~nAwxRjo8F8i5dOA2WkxZXyzmS45mAj-Zxcyu2fR14Hf0rt76LVMMSaB5wbrZCAuwmFqCW3eOqnoIB9taJgAfetg7tEzJLoXePj040dyO22POhjRcWaV264iKWnfiz5YN0CzbJbKcskjaREmwxoWW9klFzULw9nIQpC11oORQcye4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Muscatine County supervisor reported Monday that an Iowa Ports Association has been formed as a nonprofit administered through the Quad City Community Foundation and is beginning membership drives to fund port advocacy and projects.

The supervisor said the association will accept donations and work on behalf of river terminals and regional interests in Iowa. \"The Ports Association is just a non profit, and that's up and established and going,\" he said, describing the organization as a vehicle for users — cities and businesses — to drive activity and fundraising.

He explained the Iowa association complements existing entities such as the Ports of Eastern Iowa and Illinois, which handles administrative functions and statutory compliance. The supervisor said one long-running issue has been that the Iowa Department of Transportation does not have a maritime section, unlike neighboring states, and that the association will advocate for improved access to federal funds for Iowa ports.

The supervisor also said advocacy had a recent win: a proposed U.S. Coast Guard action to remove aids to navigation (ATONS) on the Missouri River was withdrawn after a coalition response and letters of support from port organizations. He cited an example of a northern Iowa port that received roughly $10 million in federal funds last year to illustrate the significance of federal funding for navigation and development.

Why it matters: The association aims to aggregate regional maritime activity and funding to make Iowa ports more competitive for federal programs and to preserve navigation infrastructure essential to river commerce.

No formal county action was taken; the supervisor was reporting correspondence and regional activity to the board for information.","A supervisor described a new Iowa Ports Association, administered through the Quad City Community Foundation, that will accept donations and advocate for maritime funding; he also discussed the Ports of Eastern Iowa, federal funding access and a recent coast guard decision affecting river navigation aids.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6173298,"Conservation director gets approval to fill naturalist intern post; campground work progressing toward September",222,353000,575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5&start=353&end=575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5/thumbnail_353000.jpg","/articles/6173298/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Conservation-director-gets-approval-to-fill-naturalist-intern-post-campground-work-progressing-toward-September","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173298-809f87038c9c032f661cf3e037b90e5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137476&Signature=eZn0pOaVK6Yr6bF7bb7XpG8A2SPqtj8vZeMQMkPQv8EAiKNpO8-MylubIzPNOf~b7EFJ5S5KDR9bRPO0VfEzPu8kSBHoajuxHQI2Y8TFmvi~xOroqr2QkCZvJi8p-bWmntlFJMosMpOiT1ksdybxRVFHT4S~1uqN1hppRRFVshvMSA1lu-9jDrRxquRdunk5BZPVaaYmxafqr6-QIhg~kw7Rkl6-bcnOSt~diEEuIKlKf4zcNBCDSd3Z2zddM4W2tHrZB-lW6N-PJjcO4io1q22WMwJnEU~WmUNkkYIVXxbbuGzlPiKbuvhnx6~o-jUGv0aXp3P9iUlGQWgIA9R5vQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors approved a request from Conservation Director Katie Hammond to fill a budgeted naturalist intern position for fiscal year 2026 and received an update on campground construction and building waterproofing.

Hammond asked the board to fill a naturalist intern position that was included in the FY26 budget. She said the position will be full time for the duration of the internship, typically 37.5 hours per week, and that funding became available July 1. The board moved to approve filling the position and voted aye.

Why it matters: The hire will provide seasonal staffing for nature programs and help the conservation department run education and recreational activities next season.

Hammond also reported on recent storm-related water intrusion at two county buildings; she described no major damage and said a new roof and gutter system appeared to be performing well in the courthouse attic. She said a planned waterproofing project for the Community Services Building should address foundation issues identified after recent rains.

Campground update: Hammond said campground work is progressing quickly: pads have been poured, roads graded, utility pads near camping pads remain to be done and sewer pipes are scheduled to be pressure-tested with water this week. She said the contractor's projection is September for completion and potential opening. Hammond noted the Huffcut shower house is scheduled to be set or delivered by crane on Monday, July 28; a precise time was not provided.

Board members asked procedural questions and received clarifications about hours for the intern (not to exceed 40 hours per week) and construction sequencing. No changes to the board's approval were recorded.

Hammond also described a well-attended park event with community participation, live animals and geocaching; she said the planned evening parade was canceled because of a tornado watch and will be rescheduled.

The board approved the intern hire and heard the construction updates; staff will return with further progress reports as work continues.","Muscatine County's Conservation Director received board approval to fill a budgeted naturalist intern position for FY26 and reported progress on campground construction, including scheduled delivery of the Huffcut shower house and projected September system testing and potential opening.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6173303,"County schedules July 28 public hearing for downtown jail parking lot and sidewalk project",80,239000,319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5&start=239&end=319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5/thumbnail_239000.jpg","/articles/6173303/Muscatine-County/Iowa/County-schedules-July-28-public-hearing-for-downtown-jail-parking-lot-and-sidewalk-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173303-4bb55531d98c7d5bff2eb7d2484f1200/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137476&Signature=PPumcpYSZNfsQK3ELQUvnuKK4QG3WrteKWwxQtJ670WE1eZM~pm2dCMYrLkxZMzxPbq-a-rZE1Gj~eNnMGZzju~hqZUmBosWyHc378cFm83LGeO0QTKDS68Qer3JyoaNSZR-bDhYFlISQyhQ-zAUOoC5R3fKxG3Ysmivfk6YZWtv~ZUXmFHwGoXvBjjeQbV83ATJjducMkhuwgxTC4dZiRoBI3JzmW3rI0JwHEEwb0M26beFUZMHLfEfnpw02D6OxVv0GwkhUZ9xAJ4gAB2Tm8iC4kdYjfQkBOlgnG2hGq0q3IPtq0GKTyRQmtSC8sbIRFdmGXYnqsPPWt2DlN2LUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors set a public hearing for Monday, July 28, 2025, on proposed plans, specifications, a contract and an estimate of cost for a downtown parking lot and sidewalks project that includes the jail parking lot and East Fourth and Walnut Street sidewalks.

County Development Director Eric Furnace told the board the public hearing is to notify residents and allow review of plans and specifications. \"We have all those things in hand, so we're just getting the public hearing set so that the public is notified they can come in and review the plans and specification form a contract if they want,\" Furnace said.

Why it matters: The hearing starts the formal public-notice process for capital work affecting downtown right-of-way and the jail site. Furnace clarified the county will move forward with the jail parking lot and the East Fourth and Walnut Street sidewalk work but will not proceed with concrete work on one downtown parking lot pending budget constraints and potential future renovation decisions for an adjacent building.

Board action: A supervisor moved to set the hearing and another seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. During discussion, a supervisor asked whether Brad (construction manager) would handle construction management and Furnace confirmed Brad will follow through to completion.

Project details and schedule: Furnace said the county has preliminary plans and a study for the downtown lot but is pausing concrete work there because of budget and uncertainty about future building renovation. The public hearing will allow residents to review plans and provide comment before the board takes any contract award action.

No dates for construction were provided at the meeting; the board scheduled the hearing to allow public review and feedback before procurement or construction decisions.

The board approved setting the public hearing by voice vote and moved to the next item.","Muscatine County set a public hearing for July 28, 2025, on proposed plans, specifications and cost estimates for a parking lot and sidewalks project that includes the jail parking lot and East Fourth and Walnut Street sidewalks; the county will not proceed with concrete work on one downtown lot pending future building decisions.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6173308,"Muscatine County board approves tax abatement for 615 Mulberry Avenue",142,88000,230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5&start=88&end=230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5382826-08d7cc5315c63e207981c7716d8e39c5/thumbnail_88000.jpg","/articles/6173308/Muscatine-County/Iowa/Muscatine-County-board-approves-tax-abatement-for-615-Mulberry-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6173308-afd5ecfc45e172f2a2911530d551af60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137476&Signature=bTNyX7Xh3cSzSyfaWxXPz6NPq8rtpdmkoCFnjee8ju2Nn-YViDYU20vohzi7A6ZUWPGWPctCNF8bbqxkX1OATxDHcpN~yrQUJjHD87fX8qVA-ODXV6rFUGX3~umCe-6AsorQRLpJdSejxGgITGFYV~DWk8kcc1cr72Gchh15mBl1WQsbHggzgL5u003JzWzlSQIHoev0gue-i9-iLHpkptbpeJJYr7Y0DkFGiyOuyS2BUY0HCmfjRyehckDal7zY1e3MHZqXZTcBwKpyXMJNvYlC4svP1pcIIMJRjdN-3BFkiXSUGSoDTB0zSrxknaSAtD-YKv33dXGR49oqnEiZRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to approve Resolution 07142501 to abate county taxes on 615 Mulberry Avenue, a property owned by the Muscatine Center for Social Action. The board took the roll-call vote after a presentation from a center representative and passed the resolution unanimously.

The request was presented by Katie Kelly, program director for the Muscatine Center for Social Action, who said she was filling in for Executive Director Emily Harvey. \"We are requesting that the county abate taxes on our property at 615 Mulberry,\" Kelly said, and explained the nonprofit expects construction to finish in late August or September. She said the community foundation will assist in selling the renovated house back to the community as a single-family home and that it will be placed back on the county tax rolls after sale.

Why it matters: Abating county taxes lowers the carrying cost for the nonprofit while it completes renovations and markets the property for resale; the board's action finalizes county-level tax relief after earlier city-level assessments were abated.

Board discussion was brief. A supervisor asked how far along redevelopment was; Kelly replied construction is progressing quickly and should be completed by late August or September. The board clerk confirmed that city special assessments had already been abated and that the county action covers county-level taxes.

The board considered Resolution 07142501, with a motion to approve followed by a second and a roll-call vote. Supervisors voting aye were Jeff (Supervisor), Kurt (Supervisor) and Scott (Supervisor). The motion passed.

Details and next steps: Kelly said the property is located near Little Caesars and is now painted white. She said the Muscatine Center for Social Action intends the finished structure to be a single-family home that will return to the regular county tax roll after sale; she did not provide a specific resale date. The transcript indicates the city assessments were already addressed; the county abatement applies only to county taxes.

No public comment requesting changes to the resolution was recorded, and no amendments to the resolution were proposed during the meeting.

The board moved on to other business after the vote.","The Muscatine County Board of Supervisors voted to approve Resolution 07142501 abating county taxes on 615 Mulberry Avenue, a property owned by Muscatine Center for Social Action and slated for single-family resale after renovation.","actionData","errors"]

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