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A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES TO ANSWER MANY OF YOUR BIGGEST HOW AND WHY QUESTIONS

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how the work happens. Garbage and recycling

gets taken away, traffic lights keep traffic moving and keep us safe, and the Fire and Police departments respond when you need them. While our goal is to make sure all that work happens seamlessly behind the scenes, how it actually works can be quite interesting. In this issue you will learn more about how City government works in Cedar Rapids, as well as many interesting details and facts about City operations, and some of

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City staff routinely receives questions from the public about the way things work in the City and why we make the decisions that we do.

Sometimes questions are raised out of pure curiosity. Other times people present alternative solutions to issues. This publication highlights some of the questions that we get asked most often and explains the history, processes, and reasons why things work the way they do.

We are always looking for the best solutions to problems and welcome your input, questions and suggestions. Please don’t hesitate to ask the next time you wonder why.

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WHY DOESN’T THE CITY JUST DREDGE THE RIVER?

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any long-time Cedar Rapids residents

best practices, and examples from other

remember watching a dredging

jurisdictions across the country.

barge work its way down the banks

The United States Army Corps of Engineers

of the Cedar River. In some waterways the

(USACE) utilized the City’s findings to complete

accumulation of silt, sand, and other debris

a feasibility study. Thanks to the City’s public

make navigation by watercraft difficult. In

outreach and technical analysis efforts,

Cedar Rapids, a private company would use

the USACE approved the Cedar River Flood

a dredger to take up accumulated sediment

Control System feasibility study in only 18

at the Cedar River's bottom and sell the small

months. This process has taken as many as

stones and sand for construction fill and

five years for completion in other jurisdictions.

cement mix. In light of recent historic flood events, many wonder — why did the river

Included below are the results of the technical

dredging ever stop?

analysis on flood mitigation tactics. The USACE evaluated this matrix and approved a

This is not the only flood mitigation tactic the

combination of the second and third tactics

City of Cedar Rapids has considered. In the

below — protection at the river’s edge and

wake of the 2008 Flood, City staff took the critical issue of flood protection to the experts.

With help from experienced consultants, the

Cedar River Flood Control System alignment has been refined over time. To see the most

City performed a technical analysis of more

current alignment, features, and timeline, visit

than 20 flood mitigation tactics. These tactics

www.CityofCR.com/FloodControl.

were comprised of citizen suggestions, known

ANALYSIS OF FLOOD MITIGATION TACTICS

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protection offset from the river. The final

(Showing 5 of the most and 5 of the least effective tactics studied)

TACTIC

FLOOD REDUCTION

COST ESTIMATE (2008)

INSTALL TIME

Dry reservoir upstream

98%

$600-650M

50 years

Flood protection at river's edge

98%

$250 - 275M

10 - 15 years

Flood protection offset from river

98%

$175 - 200M

10 - 15 years

Diversion channel around Cedar Rapids (East)

98%

$5.6B

20 - 30 years

Diversion channel around Cedar Rapids (West)

66%

$2.8B

20 - 30 years

Replace 5-in-1 Dam with a rubber dam

3%

$10 - 20M

5 - 10 years

Dredge Cedar River

2%

$26M+

Ongoing

Remove Mays Island

2%

$175 - 200M

10 - 15 years

Flood storage at Cedar Lake

1%

$40 - 50M

10 - 20 years

Flood storage at Jones Golf Course

0%

N/A

10 - 15 years

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DIVERSION CHANNELS

DREDGING THE RIVER

The USACE selected a diversion channel as the best option for part of the Fargo, N.D. flood control system.

In that case, a diversion channel, combined with flood protection at the river's edge, was an effective tactic.

Similar diversion channels in Cedar Rapids would cost between $3–6 billion and take more than 30 years for land acquisition and construction. By contrast, we estimate the cost of floodwalls and levees (in addition to pump stations, detention basins, and underground infrastructure) in the approved Flood Control System to be $550 million.

In some waterways it becomes necessary to remove accumulated sediment. Dredging can preserve a river’s health and availability for commercial use. We sometimes receive questions on whether the lack of dredging has caused the Cedar River level to rise over time. Along with the National Weather Service and the Iowa Flood Center, the City of Cedar Rapids continuously monitors the depth and flow volume of the Cedar River. Our data indicates that dredging is unnecessary at this time.

FLOOD REDUCTION

A belief that dredging would significantly lower the crest heights of the Cedar River during flood events is scientifically inaccurate. River levels have risen over time, but not because we stopped dredging the river. The 2008 Flood crested 19 feet above flood level — more than 11 feet above any previous flood. No amount of dredging could abate our changing climate’s impact on river levels.

INSTALL TIME

66% (WEST) 98% (EAST)

3-6B

COST ESTIMATE (2008)

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UPSTREAM RESERVOIR Reservoirs upstream would require 520,000 acres of land, take 50 years to build, and cost as much as $950 million.

Permitting for an upstream reservoir would also be extremely challenging. Such protection measures would also negatively affect the Duane Arnold power plant, as many as six towns, and various roads and bridges.

FLOOD REDUCTION

INSTALL TIME

98% COST ESTIMATE (2008)

650M

$

10-20M

COST ESTIMATE (2008)

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INSTALL TIME: ONGOING

2%

Replacing the 5-in-1 dam with a rubber dam was one of the least effective flood management tactics we studied.

The current dam design does not significantly impede river flow during flood events. The dam allows full flow when its underwater gates are completely lowered and slide gates fully raised. With a flood reduction impact of only three percent, dam adjustments were not included in the final Flood Control System plan.

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When we evaluated the technical aspects of flood management practices, dredging the Cedar River showed only a two percent effect on flood reduction.

This is because dredging would insignificantly lower the crest height of a flooded Cedar River. Dredging would also require continual contracted operation and maintenance. Disposal of dredged materials would also come at a significant cost. Overall, dredging would not be an effective flood control solution.

FLOOD REDUCTION

5-IN-1 DAM

FLOOD REDUCTION

In the ten years since the 2008 Flood, we have learned a lot about our watershed. Meanwhile, significant flood events have become more intense and more common. Over the years, river volumes have increased measurably. These increases are largely due to changes in the nature of precipitation events across Iowa and the Midwest, and changes in the landscape upstream.

Excess precipitation becomes runoff and contributes to the increased flow of streams leading to our river.

INSTALL TIME

26M+

COST ESTIMATE (2008)

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FLOOD CONTROL SYSTEM

The system of floodwalls and levees known today as the Cedar River Flood Control System is a combination of two tactics — flood protection at the river's edge and protection offset from the river. These tactics were chosen for their optimal mix of effective flood suppression techniques, relative low cost, fewest overall negative impacts, and ability to integrate community amenities such as walking trails.

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FUNDING PERMANENT

FLOOD PROTECTION

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unding for permanent flood protection is critical in order to protect the economic investment that has taken place in Cedar Rapids over the last 10 years, as well as to keep Cedar Rapids residents out of harm’s way. At a recent City Council Committee meeting with members of the Flood Control System Council Committee and the Finance and Administrative Council Committee, a number of Cedar Rapids residents and businesses owners voiced their support and encouragement for the City to develop a plan for funding the remaining portion of the Flood Control System—and to make it a priority to finish as soon as possible.

While speaking to the committee, Al Pierson, owner of Pierson’s Flower Shop on Ellis Blvd NW and President of the Northwest Neighbors Neighborhood Association, emphasized the need to fund the completion of the entire flood control system, saying he and others in the area “don’t sleep well when it rains up north,” worried about potential flooding. “Flooding effects everyone in the City, not just business owners and employees,” said Pierson.

Ana McClain, owner of Lion Bridge Brewing Company in Czech Village also spoke to the critical need of long-term flood protection in order to allow businesses like hers to feel comfortable expanding in the area,

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The City’s commitment is real. We will be pushing as hard as possible to finish segments of this project until all seven and a half miles are complete as soon as possible.”

and relieve the expense of flood insurance.

“My hope is that council will look at creative ways so the time table can be accelerated,” said Matthew 25 Executive Director Clint Twedt-Ball.

“This needs to be a priority now.”

The most recent project estimates put the entire system at a cost of $550 million in today’s dollars.

We have leveraged state funds of $267 million, and recently received word the federal government has awarded the City $117 million for flood protection.

The City of Cedar Rapids has committed to contributing $110 million to share in our portion of the funding needs in order to protect both the east and west sides of the river. City leaders are currently developing ideas to determine a funding source for the City’s commitment as well as additional funding gaps necessary to construct the entire system.

“The City’s commitment is real. We will be pushing as hard as possible to finish segments of this project until all seven and a half miles are complete as soon as possible,” stated Scott Overland, Chair of the Finance and Administrative Council Committee. “Our next step is to develop a funding plan and present it to the community, which we will be doing soon.”

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Flood Funding At-a-Glance: Total project cost estimate: $550 million Estimate in today’s dollars; costs may increase over time accounting for inflation and construction increases

SECURED $117 million Federal US Army Corps of Engineers $267 million State of Iowa Flood Mitigation Board (35% of total cost) $14 million federal grants secured as of spring 2018 • $12.5 million Federal CDBG Disaster Recovery Grant • $1.75 million Federal Economic Development Administration

COMMITTED $110 million City of Cedar Rapids local match committed ($10 million invested)

REMAINING NEED $142 million (including City’s committed but not funded; more than $342 million over 20 years)

City leaders continue to develop ideas to determine a funding source for the City’s commitment as well as additional funding gaps necessary to construct the entire system.

WHAT’S THE SCOOP ON CEDAR RAPIDS’ WATER PRESSURE?

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irefighters pile into a fire engine. Sirens wail. Within minutes, the Cedar Rapids Fire Department is on the scene of a blazing house fire. Seconds after, the fire engine taps into a reliable fire hydrant so that fire suppression efforts can ensue.

In February, the City of Cedar Rapids received an improved rating from the Insurance Services Office for its fire suppression delivery system. The revised classification of 2/2X for fire insurance allows for preferred insurance premium ratings and the potential for lower fire insurance premiums. One of the important contributing factors for this rating is the City’s high-quality water distribution system.

After water leaves the City’s treatment plants, it makes its way through 660-plus miles of water mains and pumps, into your house. A number of underground tanks and elevated towers store water for use when the treatment plants cannot

keep up with the City’s water demand. These storage tanks work together to balance and stabilize water pressure across the distribution system.

Work is now underway on a new 1.5 million-gallon elevated tank near Kirkwood Community College.

When finished, the tank will serve residents, businesses, and industries near the tank and support expected regional customer needs in the years ahead. The tank will also provide a continued high-level of water service to supply the City’s fire department.

Over the past few weeks, crews have been assembling a steel bowl around the bottom of the future tank’s concrete pedestal. Later this month crews will hoist the bowl into position using hydraulic cables mounted at the top of the pillar.

We expect the tank to be brought online before the end of the year.

You can view a webcam as the tank is installed at www.CityofCR.com/water-webcam

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OUR CITY GOVERNMENT

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hile the actions of national and state governments tend to get the most attention, the decisions of local city government have a large and lasting impact on the day-to-day lives of citizens. A wide range of critical functions, such as public safety, garbage disposal, water, sewer, roads, parks, planning, and more, are delivered by local government.

If it were not for local government, many of the services that residents take for granted may not exist.

The City of Cedar Rapids organizational structure begins with its citizens. Residents elect the nine members of the city council. The Cedar Rapids City Council consists of eight council members plus the mayor. The mayor and three council members are elected at large. The remaining five council members are elected by voters in each of five districts. The mayor and council are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and determining the tax rate.

The City of Cedar Rapids operates under the CouncilManager form of government. The Council-Manager form of government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed city manager. The power and authority to set policy rests with the elected governing body, the city council. The council in turn hires a nonpartisan manager who runs the organization. The council-manager form is the most popular structure of local government in the United States.

The council operates on a part-time basis, and appoints a full-time city manager to carry out the policies it establishes and to oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of city government. The City Manager, with the help of City Directors and City staff, is tasked with bringing Council policy decisions to life in the day-to-day operations of our City. All work together in the best interest of the City and our citizens in order to keep the City functioning, keep people safe, and make residents’ lives better.

Cedar Rapids Citizens

City Attorney

Cedar Rapids City Council

City Clerk City Manager

Airport Commission Civil Rights Commission Library Board of Trustees

Boards & Commissions City Departments

Veterans Memorial Commission

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Get involved by attending a Council meeting

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ity Council meetings might seem intimidating at first, but once you are familiar with the process you’ll see they are actually very welcoming, and a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what is happening in City government.

Cedar Rapids City Council meetings take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month on the third floor of City Hall, 101 First Street SE. All meetings are open to the public, and residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. Those unable to attend in person can also watch council proceedings live on the City’s Facebook page, view recordings of the meetings — indexed by agenda item — on the City’s website cedar-rapids.org, or watch on Mediacom and ImOn public access channels.

Meetings are conducted following a set agenda, which is posted and available for public viewing on the City’s website by 5:00 p.m. on Friday before the following Tuesday meeting. Meetings follow the same general format, starting with proclamations and presentations, followed by public hearings, the first public comment section, consent agenda, regular agenda, ordinances, and ending with the second public comment section.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearings allow Council members to receive information and hear public comments regarding proposed rezonings, dispositions of city-owned property and other topics. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker. Written comments and objections pertaining to public hearings are distributed to the City Council and filed in the City Clerk's Office.

CONSENT AGENDA This includes routine business items which don’t require expanded explanation or discussion beyond what is included in the public agenda packet. These will be approved by one motion without individual discussion unless Council requests that an item be removed for separate consideration.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Council meetings offer the opportunity for public comments on items covered in the meeting agenda, as well as on other subjects pertaining to City business.

Anyone wishing to speak during public comment portions of the meeting can sign up on the sheets available at the entrance to council chambers before the meeting begins. Each speaker will be called upon at an appropriate time during the meeting and will be limited to five minutes for comments. NOTE: Public comments are not a time for open dialog between the commenter and Council, and questions will not be answered during this time. If you have specific questions you would like answered, plan to arrive a few minutes before the start of the meeting and let City staff know so they can direct you to the appropriate person for a response. Council Members, City Directors and staff generally arrive to meetings at least 15 minutes prior to the start time and stay after in order to speak with residents and answer questions. You may also direct questions to citymanager@cedar-rapids.org or call 319-286-5080.

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Paving for Progress is arguably one of the most significant public improvement endeavors the City has undertaken to address the condition of our roadways.

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e often receive questions from residents on how we are fixing our streets and how we are prioritizing all the projects.

At the start of the program in 2014, City leaders put together a master plan that outlined the current condition of all our roads, the recommended treatment methods, and a prioritization list. The master plan ensures that we are tracking our dollars, documenting the improvements to our pavement, and communicating our progress to citizens. Read on to learn more about the Paving for Progress master plan and how we are fixing our roads.

HOW DO WE PRIORITIZE? The City developed the 10-year management plan using pavement condition data collected on every roadway in Cedar Rapids. The data is collected by a vehicle that drives the surface of the roads and collects data on texture, pavement distress, and roughness. Fresh data is collected every two years, and the plan is updated accordingly. Over time, we’ll be able to see the difference our investments are making in our roadways!

Original Pavement

In addition to the pavement data, other factors help us determine our street priorities. We look at how bad the street is and how expensive it will be to fix. There is a cost benefit of performing work early rather than when the street is worse and repairs are more costly. Our strategy has been to do a little bit of both — completely replace some streets, while doing preventative maintenance on others.

Spending $1 on preservation here...

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TREATMENT METHOD:

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

This treatment saves money in the long-run by extending the life of the road, while also enhancing pavement quality. Waiting to address roads until they are completely deteriorated is five to ten times more

PAVING FOR PROGRESS AT A GLANCE THE PROGRAM • 1 percent local options sales tax

extended with maintenance. Not all roads are good candidates for this

• Sales tax generated by Cedar Rapids residents as well as visitors who shop/ dine in our community

type of treatment, but for some, it can add 20 or more years to the life

• 10-year investment: 2014 –2024

of the street.

• Approximately $18 million annually

Preventative maintenance at a glance:

• Funds are set aside solely for the maintenance, repair, construction and reconstruction of public streets

costly, and takes investment away from roads whose life could be

• Less impactful to residents • Less costly • Less time intensive • Surface-treatment only

THE STRATEGY

• Underground utilities not replaced

• Address neighborhood streets

• Long-term cost savings (spending $1 on maintenance eliminates

• Invest in roads before they reach the end of their service life

or delays spending $6 - $10 in total street replacement)

Examples: • Glass Road NE • Edgewood Road NW • Bever Avenue SE • Diagonal Drive SW

• Completely replace some of our most deteriorated roads • Data-driven, impartial, and measurable

THE IMPACT • Approximately 35 miles of roadway have been improved (as a comparison, Cedar Rapids is approximately 7 miles north to south)

TREATMENT METHOD:

• Investment as of January 2018: $67.3 million

Some streets are past the point where preventative maintenance

• Approximately 106 street projects have been completed

COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION

is useful and we can no longer extend their surface life. Complete reconstruction is used when a street needs to be fully ripped out and replaced.

Complete reconstruction at a glance: • More impactful to residents and time intensive • More costly • Complete replacement of the entire street • Underground utilities replaced

Examples: • 42nd Street NE • West Post Road NW • 19th St SE • 8th Ave SW (2020)

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MANAGING

EMERALD ASH BORER The City has been preparing for EAB for several years, taking measures to limit its impact and creating plans to manage it. EAB is now considered widespread in Cedar Rapids.

It will impact most areas in the city and may affect your neighborhood. Here’s what you need to know.

WHAT IS EAB?

EAB stands for Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The larvae feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. Unlike other trees, which remain relatively stable after they die, ash trees lose moisture internally very quickly and begin to fall apart soon after they die creating nuisance or hazardous situations. Signs of an infested tree may include dead branches near the top of a tree, leafy shoots sprouting from the trunk, bark splits exposing larval galleries, extensive woodpecker activity, and D-shaped exit holes.

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Forestry staff scape tree bark looking for signs of EAB infestation.

Since its discovery, EAB has killed tens of millions of ash trees across the United States and cost municipalities and property owners millions of dollars.

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WHAT HAS THE CITY DONE TO PREPARE?

Cedar Rapids began actively preparing for the arrival of EAB more than ten years ago. The management plan follows Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa State Extension Service recommendations. The following has occurred since 2005 to help manage the infestation and tree loss: • Elimination of ash trees from the City’s planting species • Planting a more diverse stock of trees which reduces the impact of EAB • Partnerships with programs that offer low cost trees for residents

• Removal of declining ash trees • Public outreach and education on treatment and prevention • Training of staff and inspection of ash trees • Completing a tree inventory to help with management

WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW?

The Park and Recreation Department’s Forestry division is in the process of removing City parkway ash trees within the city limits. They will not remove parkway ash trees that are being treated by homeowners, however, homeowners must contact the City Arborist at 319-286-5747 to notify the City that a parkway tree is being treated. Treatment must be continual for the life of the tree and may not guarantee a tree’s survival. Trees with storm damage or other safety concerns will need to be removed, regardless of treatment.

You will notice ash trees being taken down throughout the city for a period of several years. Over time, diverse tree species will be planted to replace ash trees that are removed and to buffer against any future insect diseases.

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DO THAT? Why do the splash pads and pools open and close when they do?

We set the dates months in advance and consider when other Midwest communities are opening and closing their facilities, school start and end dates, weather and attendance in previous years, staff availability, and past revenue during the opening and closing months.

How do you decide where to put parks?

Much of our parks property was either donated to the City or set aside for storm water and flood management. When purchasing property, our goal is that every residence is within walking distance from a park. We strive to have green space within ½ mile of all neighborhoods.

What happens to the animals at Old MacDonald’s Farm in the winter?

We have winter housing for the ducks at Bever Park. The other animals return to the farms they came from. Each spring we get new babies from multiple farms who partner with us.

What is the golf maintenance crew doing when they are out on the greens with hoses watering? Don’t you water at night?

Yes, the courses are watered at night, but the sprinklers don’t always put out enough water during the extreme heat of the season to get through the day. Our maintenance crews hand water spots that are drying out to keep the moisture level where it needs to be.

How often are bunkers raked and how many times a week do you change cups on the greens?

WHAT SHOULD I DO? If you have ash trees on your personal property, you should contact a certified arborist to discuss your options. Homeowners are responsible for treatment or removal of all ash trees on personal property. Prior to contracting with an independent tree service, you must verify that the tree is not a City tree. It is recommended that you carefully check the credentials and experience of tree contractors and be wary of any guarantees by a vendor that a treated tree will survive.

The bunkers are raked 3-4 times per week during the busy part of the season. Sometimes they are raked more often depending on weather and traffic. We change the cups daily when the courses are busy.

What do the different colored flags on the greens represent?

The flag color signifies the position of the flag on the green. A red flag is on the front of the green, a white flag is in the middle of the green, and a yellow flag is on the back of the green.

Answers to frequently asked questions and options for homeowners are provided on the City’s website at cedar-rapids.org/EAB.

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CALLING 9-1-1 B

aby not breathing. A neighbor called 911 and Stacey Crist, one of 27 Cedar Rapids Joint Communications Agency employees answered the call from one of the dispatch workstations on the third floor of the Police Station. Crist had the caller put the cellular phone on speaker and proceeded to provide medical instructions as police, fire and ambulance units were sent to the scene.

Place two fingers on the breastbone in the center of the chest right between the nipples. Push down about 1 ½ inches with only your fingers. Pump the chest hard and fast at least 30 times, at least twice per second. Let the chest come up between pumps…

A short time later, the baby began breathing. This October 16, 2017 incident is an example of countless success stories when citizens, dispatchers and emergency responders work together. A key component in any success story is the efficient processing of the 911 call.

WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL 911?

As soon as 911 is dialed, one of six 911 landlines or six wireless trunk lines rings in the dispatch center. The phone number from which the 911 call is made is displayed on a computer screen in front of the dispatcher.

The professionally trained dispatcher will answer, “911 — what is the address of your emergency?”

Once the caller provides the address, the dispatcher will ask for the caller’s phone number to make sure that the displayed number on the computer screen is correct and that the number is available in case the call becomes disconnected.

The dispatcher will then say, “Tell me exactly what happened?” The caller provides the reason for the summons for help, such as a baby not breathing, heart attack, house fire, disturbance, or burglary, for example.

Depending upon the information provided, the dispatcher may ask specific questions related to the incident, such as whether a weapon is involved or whether anyone is trapped. These answers help the dispatcher determine the call type and the priority

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level of emergency response, including the number of agencies and equipment that needs to respond.

As information is collected from the caller, the call type is entered into the Computer Aided Dispatch system and simultaneously dispatched by the 911 operator or another dispatcher. Even as the dispatcher is asking questions, emergency responders can be dispatched as soon as enough information is known for the proper agencies and equipment to be sent.

All Cedar Rapids dispatchers are certified as emergency medical, police and fire dispatchers. They can provide pre-arrival medical instructions over the telephone.

The most important thing to remember when calling 911 is to answer the questions that the dispatcher asks and carefully follow instructions provided. This will ensure the most efficient processing of the 911 call so that help can be provided over the telephone and arrive at the emergency location as quickly as possible.

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Stacey Crist, who has been serving the City of Cedar Rapids over 20 years, is one of 27 Joint Communications Agency employees who answer 911 calls and dispatch police and fire units.

SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES Firefighters present four children with Bravery Awards for their quick thinking and use of a home fire escape plan.

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n the early morning hours, the children were asleep on the lower level of their split-level home at 3208 Pebble Drive SW when 10-year old Lucy Chrystal was awakened by the smoke alarm sounding. Lucy started yelling to wake up the other children, remembering fire drills that she performed at school where you need to get everyone’s attention so that everyone can safely escape. Lucy and 8-year old Miles Chrystal were first out the door and called 911 from outside the burning home. 14year old Riley Chrystal was able to get 6-year old Alyvia Fortmann outside after finding her sister huddled in a basement corner.

These brave children illustrate how smoke alarms are designed to save lives. It is a fallacy to believe that fire or smoke will wake you up. Most fatal fires occur at night between 2-5 a.m. when people are asleep. Smoke alarms wake you up and give you those precious seconds to safely escape from a fire.

Smoke alarms should be placed on every level of the home, as well as inside and outside of sleeping areas. Because smoke rises, smoke alarms should be installed high on walls or ceilings. Wall-mounted alarms should be installed not more than 12 inches away from the ceiling.

THERE ARE 2 MAIN TYPES OF SMOKE ALARM TECHNOLOGY: IONIZATION SMOKE ALARMS:

PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARMS:

Generally more responsive to fires that begin with a long period of smoldering.

Generally more responsive to flaming fires.

How they work: Ionization-type smoke

How they work: Photoelectric-type alarms

alarms have a small amount of radioactive material between two electrically charged plates, which ionizes the air and causes current to flow between the plates. When smoke enters the chamber, it disrupts the flow of ions, thus reducing the flow of current and activating the alarm.

For each type of smoke alarm, the advantage it provides may be critical to life safety in some fire situations.

Home fatal fires, day or night, include a large number of smoldering fires and a large number of flaming fires. You cannot predict the type of fire you may have in your home or when it will occur.

All new homes in Iowa are required to install dual sensor smoke alarms and all existing smoke alarms that are replaced are required to be dual sensor. To meet this requirement, residents can install combination ionization and photoelectric sensor alarms. Combining multiple sensors in one device enables the alarm to sense multiple hazards from multiple sources.

aim a light source into a sensing chamber at an angle away from the sensor. Smoke enters the chamber, reflecting light onto the light sensor; triggering the alarm.

In 2017, there were 118 residential fires in Cedar Rapids.

Smoke alarms were present and operable in only 38 percent of the residential fires. The most common reason that smoke alarms do not work is that the batteries were worn or missing. Test your smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries annually, or according to manufacturer’s instructions if lithium batteries are installed.

The Fire Department continues to make a concerted effort to educate the public on the importance of smoke alarms and offer resources for those who need smoke alarms in their home. For more information, please call 319-286-5200 or visit our website at www.cedar-rapids.org/fire.

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HOW THINGS WORK

FLASHING YELLOW ARROW

GO GO GADGETS — TRAFFIC SIGNALS, SIGNAGE, AND MORE

The Federal Highway Administration recently adopted the flashing yellow arrow as a way to improve safety for drivers attempting to make left turns at a signalized intersection.

How does it work? Drivers turning left see a flashing yellow arrow; after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, the driver turns left. Oncoming traffic has a green light.

The signal has been shown to reduce crashes; drivers find the flashing yellow arrow to be more understandable and intuitive than the traditional yield-on-green indications. The yellow caution color and the flashing of the light helps catch drivers’ attention, making them more aware of oncoming traffic and the need to yield before proceeding.

Y

ou know that red means “stop” and green means “go,” but have you ever wondered why some intersections use stop signs instead of traffic signals? Or what the flashing yellow arrow means? And how does a roundabout work?

PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACONS

Traffic engineering devices are a fundamental part of city life. Their visibility and ingenuity often prompt questions from curious residents interested in learning more about how decisions are made or how specific pieces of equipment work. In this article, we’ll tackle some of the most commonly asked “how does...” questions we receive from residents.

Often found mid-block, these signals are different from their traditional red/ yellow/green counterparts in that they remain dark until activated by a pedestrian. This technique can help increase motorists’ attention: the signal only turns on and flashes when a pedestrian pushes the button — creating an attention grabbing safety device that sends a clear message for motorists to stop.

The Federal Highway Administration found that these signals can reduce pedestrian crashes by 69 percent. The beacons can also eliminate driver delay and frustration, as they allow drivers to proceed through the crossing once it is clear of pedestrians, rather than having to wait for a green light.

You can find these special signals on 42nd Street NE, C Avenue NE, 76th Avenue SW, and 12th Avenue SE.

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BUDGET AND TAXES

SIGNAL VS. STOP SIGN

So how do traffic engineers decide when to use a stop sign

I

and when to use a traffic signal?

owa property tax is a tax on land, buildings and

Safety, traffic volume (the

structures. Taxes are collected by the County

number of cars that go through

Treasurer and distributed to local authorities.

the intersection each day),

Property taxes help to support many different taxing

and pedestrian activity are all evaluated to help determine the right intersection treatment. Cedar Rapids follows federal guidelines that outline the

authorities including cities, counties, school districts, community college districts, agricultural extension districts, assessor offices, hospital districts and

thresholds needed to warrant a traffic signal. In

sanitation districts. The City of Cedar Rapids receives

other words, signals are most efficient at moving higher volumes of traffic. If the volume doesn’t meet the threshold, the intersection can function just as

approximately 40 percent of what Cedar Rapids residents pay in property taxes.

efficiently, even during peak times, by operating as

The portion of property taxes that is received by the

a 2-way or 4-way stop.

City of Cedar Rapids funds operations, improvements and associated debt. The City’s budget allocates resources and establishes a direction for City of Cedar Rapids programs and services for the coming year.

The budget is presented to the Mayor and City Council each February, and adopted in March. The current

ROUNDABOUTS

property tax levy rate for City services is $15.21621 per thousand dollars of taxable valuation. The City has

Somewhat new to Iowa,

maintained this rate for 10 consecutive years.

roundabouts are un-signalized, circular intersections that

Soon the City of Cedar Rapids will begin developing its

slow traffic speeds and

budget for fiscal year 2020. We would like to include

increase safety and efficiency.

our citizens in the process. To provide input, fill out a

It works by maintaining a counterclockwise traffic

brief survey on service levels and how your tax dollars

pattern around a center island; vehicles entering the roundabout yield to traffic already circulating.

are spent.

Its curved design requires vehicles to slow down before entering, and because vehicles don’t stop in the roundabout, it helps keep traffic moving more efficiently than traditional intersections.

The City completed its first roundabout on Kirkwood Blvd SW, south of 76th Avenue on the College Community School District campus last year.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT! Visit www.cedar-rapids.org to take the survey.

The survey will be available until October 31, 2018.

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HOW THINGS WORK

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY WASTE?

Most people don’t think much about what happens after they throw away their garbage, recycling, or yard waste. Here’s where your items are hauled to an how they're handled after you put them in your curbside containers:

YARD WASTE You can put more items into your YARDY cart than you might think. Beyond yard clippings and leaves, you can compost food scraps (such as baked goods, fruit and vegetable cores, peels, and other spoiled items), coffee and tea waste (grounds, bags, filters), and low-grade, used paper products (paper towels, napkins, soiled paper and paper plates). Paper towels and napkins are not useful in the recycling process because their quality is too low to become a new product.

You should be able to recycle or compost most of your refuse. What little waste remains goes in your GARBY cart. Our crews haul your garbage to the SWA landfill in Marion.

Once garbage arrives at the landfill, it gets dumped, spread out, compacted, and covered daily with a large tarp to save valuable landfill space.

The decomposition of landfill waste produces

These items all travel to the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency (SWA) where they're piled up and undergo a natural decomposition process. Large piles of organic waste are turned to add oxygen and wetted to add bacteria, speeding up the decomposition process.

The composting process takes approximately 8 to 12 months to complete.

methane gas, which may either be burned off or

Compost is the most environmentally friendly waste option. We expect to collect more organic waste than any other waste type from your home. That is why your YARDY cart is the biggest cart! Through composting, valuable nutrients return to the soil. Compost is a natural soil food that improves soil health. It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.

a new location must be identified to dump waste.

The nutrients in organic waste can be renewed and reused through the compost process. The City and SWA continue to evaluate best management options for organic materials, which may one day be used to produce electricity.

If your residence does not collect organic waste, consider using a home-composting device. You can also take unwanted organics directly to the SWA compost location.

Find hours and prices at www.SolidWasteAgency.org.

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captured and used to produce energy. There is no easy way to recover and reuse items once they are dumped into a landfill.

Each site has an area permitted to be filled with waste. Once filled to capacity, a site is closed and We anticipate the current landfill site to be filled by 2040, after which time we will need to expand the footprint of the current facility, identify a new facility location, or pay to have our waste sent to a landfill somewhere else.

GARBY carts are small for a reason. Since we are approaching the limits of our capacity to fill land with waste, it is important to try to reduce consumption of materials intended for only a single use. It is best to find new uses for old items, and compost and recycle as much as you can.

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WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! If you are unsure whether an item should be recycled,

RECYCLING Recyclable materials in your CURBY cart make their way to the Republic Services recycling facility, located in Cedar Rapids.

Large sorting machines separate various types of recoverable materials. Many intricate moving pieces make up the sorting machines.

The sorting process uses a series of conveyor belts, lifts, teeth, and air jets, which can clog when the wrong items go through the system.

It is important not to send certain items to the recycling facility that muck up the sorting machines. Plastic grocery bags, Styrofoam, wire racks, and garden hoses can tangle up the system and cause the sorting line to shut down, backing up the process. This type of downtime from non-recyclable materials mixed in with recyclables adds costs to the overall process.

the best strategy is to send it to the landfill. Improperly recycled items can cause strain on the recycling facility and might affect your entire neighborhood’s acceptance eligibility at the plant.

DO NOT RECYCLE Some people might be recycling these items, but these should be thrown away or recycled as indicated.

Garden hose

(belongs in the trash)

Lithium ion batteries (recycle at SWA)

Christmas lights

Once sorted, Republic Services sells recycled materials to buyers around the world. Some of Cedar Rapids’ recycling goes overseas to countries like China. The value of different recycling materials can change every day. Overall, recycled goods are losing their market value due to decreased cost of some raw materials.

Low oil prices have also made it cheaper to create new plastic bottles than to recycle used bottles. Additionally, producers are using less raw material in thinner packaging, prompting less need for materials overall.

(recycle at SWA)

Plastic grocery bags (return to the store they came from)

Styrofoam (belongs in the trash)

Gift Wrap (belongs in the trash)

Recycling revenues should offset the costs of recycling, but as material prices continue to decline, the future of recycling becomes uncertain. Additionally, countries that used to accept our recycling are reaching capacity and are no longer accepting as much recycled materials as they once were. China, for example, has begun to impose much stricter requirements on the materials they will accept. Specifically, they’ve begun to reject recycling loads that do not meet the new requirements.

These recycling industry changes make it even more crucial that we only send items that can be recycled to the recovery facility. We all must work not only to recycle, but also to make good recycling choices. With your careful and persistent sorting efforts, recycling can continue to be a viable option.

Recycling can be as simple as 1-2-3. Get the 411 at www.RecyclingSimplified.com.

Ceramic dishes, mirrors, window glass (belongs in the trash)

Containers with food residue (belongs in the trash)

PLEASE RECYCLE If you are recycling these items, you deserve a medal!

• Office paper, junk mail, magazines, newspapers, phone books • Cardboard • Food boxes such as cereal and cracker • Gable-top containers such as milk and juice • Plastic containers such as detergent, milk, soap bottles • Tin cans • Aluminum foil and pie plates (MUST be clean), • Clear and colored glass (must be kept separate from other recyclables)

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HOW THINGS WORK

WHAT'S THAT SMELL? A s you walk downtown Cedar Rapids on a cool summer night, you might catch a sweet, familiar waft of berries. Drive along I-380 and you might detect a faint hint of maple syrup. We like to promote these pleasant Cedar Rapids fragrances, but we also acknowledge the aromas that make us cover our sniffers.

Cedar Rapids has a manufacturing economy that focuses, in part, on adding value to the corn and soybeans that grow in our region. All of the grain and food-related processing can create potentially odor-contributing byproducts, but we like to think these essences contribute to a successful local economy.

In the 1970’s the City worked with area leaders and industries to design a Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) that could accommodate all of the residential and industrial waste created within the City and from the surrounding region (Marion, Hiawatha, Robins, Palo, and a small section of Linn County).

Instead of many water pollution treatment facilities sprinkled around the community creating odors as they cleaned up water in zones across Cedar Rapids, the City’s WPCF treats millions of gallons of potent wastewater in a cost effective way each day — all in one location. This process is critical to protecting the health of our community and our environment.

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Through the wastewater treatment process, WPCF has the potential to produce odorous air. Under some meteorological conditions — especially during the evening and early morning in the early fall or spring — potential odorous compounds like hydrogen sulfide can become concentrated and noticeable. Due to the nature of hydrogen sulfide, we continually monitor levels at the plant site to evaluate compliance with safe working conditions. The human nose can be extremely sensitive to the odor of hydrogen sulfide. Humans can detect the smell of hydrogen sulfide at a concentration of only .02 parts per million or less, which is less than one percent of safe operating levels.

We understand our obligation to continually work at being a good neighbor. For that reason, we are investing $6.59 million on a project that will expand and renovate our odor control system. The project will provide more air treatment capacity and upgrade existing odor control equipment. We will not be able to eliminate odors at the Water Pollution Control Facility, but we will continue to do our best to install state-of-the-art practices to control the unique scent you smell as you travel along Highway 13.

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Fall Loose Leaf Collection

Tips for a Successful Fall Leaf Collection

OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 7, 2018

All homes will have their loose leaves collected bi-weekly (one time every other week). Please keep and refer to this schedule to determine your collection period. If you have questions, please call the Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 319-286-5897 or visit www.CityofCR.com/leaf.

For SE and NE quadrants, all leaves must be raked to the edge of the road by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week.

REMINDER: YARDY carts are collected year round.

For SW and NW quadrants, all leaves must be raked to the edge of the road by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday of your collection week.

LEAVES MUST BE READY BY 7 AM ON THE FIRST COLLECTION DAY IN YOUR QUADRANT. COLLECTION MAY OCCUR ON EITHER DAY MARKED.

Sunday

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OCTOBER

7 14 21 28

11 18

DEC

25 2

1

Tuesday

Southeast

8

Northeast

15

Southeast

22

Northeast

29

Southeast

5

Northeast

12

Southeast

19

Northeast

26

Southeast

3

2

Wednesday Thursday

9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4

Northeast

Southeast

3

Southwest

17

Southwest

24

13

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25

26

27

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2

3

8

9

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Southwest

7

Northwest

14 21

NW

28

29

Southwest

5

6

NW

Northwest

Northeast

Leaves must be out by 7 a.m. on Monday

6

12

Northwest

Southwest

5

Saturday

11

10

Northwest

4

Friday

Southwest

Northwest

Leaves must be out by 7 a.m. on Wednesday

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Rake leaves into long piles on the parking area or grass next to the street. Leaves must be kept out of the street.

Keep leaf piles away from obstacles like your collection carts, mailboxes, cars and utility poles.

NOVEMBER

4

Monday

During fall loose leaf collection, brown paper lawn and leaf bags are collected every week with the YARDY cart. The bags cannot exceed 40 pounds.

Collect brush and branches to put in your YARDY cart for collection.

Any brush that does not fit in your YARDY cart should be cut into 3-foot lengths and collected into secured bundles that do not exceed 2 feet in diameter or 40 pounds in weight.

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HEALTHY HOMETOWN

Some accomplishments from 2017 include: • Completed 26 pedestrian and bike-friendly projects, improving more than seven miles of pavement.

In 2016, the City of Cedar Rapids became the 15th certified Blue Zones Community in the nation. In February 2018, that certification period came to an end. In an effort to build on the momentum from the Blue Zones Project and continue to make well-being a way of life, Cedar Rapids has begun a partnership with Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative to implement the Healthy Hometown program in Cedar Rapids.

Joining forces with Healthy Hometown enables the City to continue to focus on improving the quality of life of our residents and making it easier to get around within the community. Re-imagining city blocks, helping residents get around safely, and encouraging fresh food consumption are just a few things on Cedar Rapids' to-do list. We have made great strides in

• Made changes to the Downtown Farmers' Market, including accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Payments, establishing a free shuttle for one area of town and donating fresh produce to a food-rescue program.

• Implemented healthy concession stand options.

• Held weekly wellness talks, volunteer fairs, networking, and other events. Encouraged community connectedness, stress reduction, and well-being at NewBo City Market’s Happier Hour.

the areas of eating well, moving more and feeling better.

Learn more about Cedar Rapids’ commitment to community health at

www.wellmark.com/blue/healthy-living/committed-to-community-improvement

CE D A R R A PI D S I S C O M M I T T ED T O

COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Did you know your zip code may impact your health more than your genetic code?

That’s why we have joined forces with the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative to bring the Healthy Hometown program to Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz challenges every citizen to collect at least one bag of litter each year to help CleanUpCR!

LEARN MORE

CityofCR.com/HealthyCedarRapids

You can help make downtown Cedar Rapids litterfree with our end-of-summer cleanup event —

WHEN: Monday, September 17 at 6 PM WHERE: McGrath Amphitheatre (475 1st Street SW) WHY:

visit

Meet other residents who take pride in making a positive difference in our community!

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KEEP YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SAFE Cedar Rapids’ Building Services Department would like to remind residents of important safety and code requirements when it comes to summertime home improvement projects.

Many homeowners may not realize that some common summertime home improvement projects require a permit, including decks, sunrooms, three season porches, re-roofing projects, windows and siding.

“Our department wants to support your home improvement goals,” says Director of Building Services Kevin Ciabatti. “We are here to help ensure repairs and installations follow important building and

safety codes, for safer, more resilient homes.”

Services offered through the Building Services Department include: building permits and fees, electrical permits and fees, housing inspections, land development, mechanical permits and fees, plumbing permits and fees, zoning, and fire inspections. The Building Services Department provides inspections by certified building inspectors, and is here to assist residents to ensure their property meets safety codes. For more information, please call Building Services at 319-286-5831 or email building@cedar-rapids.org.

NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION TO BEGIN LENDING IN CEDAR RAPIDS Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC), a not-for-profit and licensed Iowa mortgage lender providing unique home loans and lending programs to facilitate neighborhood revitalization will be opening a Cedar Rapids office in August. Since 1990, NFC has provided thousands of homebuyers and homeowners with financing to purchase a home, refinance a home or renovate a home in targeted neighborhoods in the Des Moines metro.

In March, NFC incorporated NFC-Cedar Rapids LLC. This was made possible through a partnership with the City of Cedar Rapids, local financial institutions, private businesses and neighborhood leaders. NFCCR plans to provide 70 first mortgages and 25 home improvement loans in the first year of operation.

HIGH-EFFICIENCY TOILET

$75 Rebate Replacing a 3.5 GPF toilet with a 1.28 GPF toilet can save a 4-person household $40 per year on water.

UTILITIES AD

TO APPLY, VISIT

www.CityofCR.com/WaterWise

The office will open in the fall of 2018 and be located at 1110 Old Marion Road NE, Suite A. A local advisory board led by Tom Chalstrom, president and chief executive of First Federal Credit Union, is working closely with NFC-Cedar Rapids staff.

The goal of this new lending program is to revitalize the older neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids. The first target area is neighborhoods surrounding the central business district, including Wellington Heights, Taylor, Oakhill Jackson, Cleveland, Time Check and Mound View. The neighborhoods eligible for the program will change over time to support more parts of the city.

Loan program offerings include the NFC Advantage Loan pairing home mortgages with forgivable loan subsidies of up to $10,000 for renovation costs. The Front Porch Loan helps borrowers with lower credit scores obtain loans for exterior home repairs. For more information on NFC’s full loan offering visit www.neighborhoodfinance/CedarRapids.

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CITY SERVICES DIRECTORY CITY SERVICE

LOCATION

Animals

900 76th Avenue Drive SW

Assessor

City Services Center, 500 15 Avenue SW

319-286-5888

CRAssessor@Cedar-Rapids.org

Bid Opportunities

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5021

Bid-Purchasing@Cedar-Rapids.org

Building and Housing Codes

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5831

Building@Cedar-Rapids.org

Buses

Ground Transportation Center, 450 1st Street SE

319-286-5573

CRTransit@Cedar-Rapids.org

Fire Safety Inspections

713 1st Avenue SE

319-286-5166

CRFire@Cedar-Rapids.org

Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

City Services Center, 500 15 Avenue SW

319-286-5897

SolidWaste&Recycling@Cedar-Rapids.org

Housing Assistance Programs

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5872

HSG-Admin@Cedar-Rapids.org

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PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS

319-286-5993

AnimalControlMgmt@Cedar-Rapids.org

Land Development

st

City Hall, 101 1 Street SE

319-286-5822

DevelopmentServices@Cedar-Rapids.org

Park Rentals

Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW

319-286-5566

Recreation@Cedar-Rapids.org

Potholes and Street Maintenance

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5826

Street@Cedar-Rapids.org

Recreation Programs

Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th Street NW

319-286-5566

Recreation@Cedar-Rapids.org

Sewer Backup or Problems

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5815

Sewer@Cedar-Rapids.org

Traffic Signals, Signs and Markings

City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW

319-286-5176

Traffic@Cedar-Rapids.org

Utility Billing

City Hall, 101 1st Street SE

319-286-5900

WaterMail@Cedar-Rapids.org

For more information about the City of Cedar Rapids and its services, call 319-286-5080 or visit www.cedar-rapids.org.

CITY COUNCIL

To leave a message for a City Council member, call 319-286-5051.

Find your district at www.linncountyelections.org.

MAYOR

DISTRICT 1

DISTRICT 2

b.hart@cedar-rapids.org

m.hoeger@cedar-rapids.org

s.overland@cedar-rapids.org

Martin Hoeger

Brad Hart

DISTRICT 3

Dale Todd

DISTRICT 5

scott.olson@cedar-rapids.org

a.vanorny@cedar-rapids.org

Ashley Vanorny

AT LARGE

AT LARGE

AT LARGE

t.olson@cedar-rapids.org

ann.poe@cedar-rapids.org

s.weinacht@cedar-rapids.org

Tyler Olson

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DISTRICT 4

Scott Olson

dalet@cedar-rapids.org

Scott Overland

Ann Poe

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Susie Weinacht