Will recovery aid be enough to fix Iowa?
http://www.gazetteonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081126/NEWS/711269956/1006
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Cedar Rapids Starts New Flood Campaign - PVT and Iowa City should do the same
While Iowa City has been able to begin to partially address the needs of many of the flood victims - more help (assistance) is needed as many of us are still struggling from PVT. We need to continue to make our situation known and not forgotten.
Cedar Rapids Wants to Start New Flood Campaign
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/35039064.html
Cedar Rapids Needs Help from Federal Lawmakers Outside Iowa
http://www.cedar-rapids.org/community/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1407
While the numbers are significant, the many of the flood victims in Iowa City are in the same boat as the flood victims from CR.
One of the topics discussed at our last meeting was starting our own campaign - more details to follow soon after the notes are posted.
Cedar Rapids Wants to Start New Flood Campaign
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/35039064.html
Cedar Rapids Needs Help from Federal Lawmakers Outside Iowa
http://www.cedar-rapids.org/community/NewsDetail.asp?NewsID=1407
While the numbers are significant, the many of the flood victims in Iowa City are in the same boat as the flood victims from CR.
One of the topics discussed at our last meeting was starting our own campaign - more details to follow soon after the notes are posted.
PTV Meeting Notes 11/22/2008 and Property Taxes
It was a great meeting and we had about 40 - whoops - 25 in attendance. See notes below.
Property Taxes - The automatic increase has been sent out by the county. The county has confirmed the property values in PVT have dropped substantially and are promising to adjust them hopefully starting in December. More details to follow.
Highlights of Parkview Terrace neighborhood meeting of Saturday, November 22, 2008, in Coralville Public Library downstairs meeting room—a lovely venue!
The meeting lasted from 3:40 to 5:45, with about 25 people in attendance. The two main topics were flood assistance funds, with information provided by Jerry Anthony, and flood mitigation planning, with information from Africa Espina. People also talked about communication and coordination needs.
Early on, a question was raised: Do differing interests of those hoping for a buyout and those rebuilding and planning to stay in the neighborhood necessitate separate conversations?
Responses: Some say we need to stick together and work together regardless. Others say those awaiting buyout don’t yet have any guarantee that will happen. (Some people still wonder.)
There was a bit of discussion about a need for better communications between residents and Iowa City government, since people tend to hear things second- and third-hand, leading to miscommunication and wasted time for everyone. The city has agreed to provide PVT residents with regular weekly updates about funds and other issues.
(1) Flood assistance funds: Jerry Anthony—a UI faculty member in urban and regional planning, who has served on and chaired the IC Community Development Committee that gives out housing rehabilitation grants, and also is on the housing task force of the state Rebuild Iowa Commission—gave an overview of what he knows about city/state/federal funds and disbursement.
First, Jumpstart—it’s entirely state funds intended to provide immediate relief after floods; the governor’s office set the guidelines, including not imposing income limits and providing households with help to the maximum extent possible, rather than divvying up the money and spreading it around further. The state has an odd explanation of this system—making the analogy of providing a disabled car with four wheels rather than just one (which everyone agrees is a ridiculous comparison, but oh well).
As for criteria for rating applicants – the city has been using a weighting system (accounting for elderly, disabled, family size and single head of household) that worked for other programs in the past. Alternatives other communities have proposed are no better—a lottery system has been ruled illegal, and first-come first-served is legal but also would prompt complaints. The main problem is not in the allocation system, but in the lack of discussion ahead of time—as indeed there is no good alternative. These grants do subtract for FEMA and insurance money (secretary’s note: one of my neighbors with top priority got all of $10 K).
Next, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which is federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) money, under a program that has been around since 1974. Under this longstanding program, IC has always been an “entitlement community,” meaning it gets allocations automatically and the city itself administers the program with fewer strings attached than for non-entitlement communities.
On top of regular funding there is a special disaster allocation via the state, which to date has been imposing requirements that ordinarily don’t apply to an entitlement community: (a) requirement for lead-based paint abatement in structures built prior to 1978, which adds considerable time and expense; (b) requirement that rehabilitated housing be brought up to code, with advance evidence of availability of extra money to do so; and (c) state’s desire to monitor against “double-dipping,” i.e., making sure that money from different sources, including FEMA, Jumpstart and insurance, isn’t duplicated. The city is asking for a flood-related emergency exemption from (a); and for authority to monitor (b) and (c) at the local level on the basis of its longstanding entitlement status and good record managing funds under this program.
CDBG money is targeted at lower-income households, with the regular guideline for eligibility set at 80% of the median income for the area (so the actual amount will vary depending on area). For the post-flood grants, the state is raising the limit to 100%, and there’s talk of an additional round of disaster-related allocations that would raise it further to 110% in order to help more households—perhaps another 20 or 30 families.
Both Jumpstart and CDBG grants carry a “declining balance loan” condition—meaning that the amount is forgiven in increments over either 5 or 10 years, after which it zeros out. The payback period for these allocations has been set at 10 years; people wondered whether it could be set at 5—another question.
A third funding sources is the Community Foundation of Johnson County, funded by private businesses; a recent call for extra flood contributions collected $50,000 in just a week. That amount has been made available to the city for rental and mortgage assistance for those rebuilding and returning, and letters allocating that money have gone out to 16 people. The foundation likely will be raising more.
There should be additional disaster assistance money coming from the federal government, with a couple of bills yet to be finalized—including a multi-billion-dollar bill yet to be signed by President Bush that will make $35 million for flood recovery available locally (secretary’s aside—the president signed a $700-billion Wall Street bailout bill with such alacrity, yet a common-citizen relief package sits around...? jeesh).
(2) Flood mitigation measures: Jerry Anthony first noted that unlike Coralville or Cedar Rapids governments, which tend to move faster, Iowa City’s mode is more consultative and defers to residents’ preferences—so it is in PVT folks’ interests to develop a vision for the neighborhood and present it as a group in the next few weeks. He listed the following types of mitigation options: (a) engineering and construction measures; (b) physical land/use, zoning and planning measures; (c) economic measures, i.e., incentives and disincentives, such as a storm water drainage tax; (d) environmental and resource protection; (e) emergency services; (f) management and institutional measures. Given the property tax income the PVT neighborhood supplies, it’s obviously in the city’s best interests to protect against future flood damage, and the city council indeed has agreed to do something!
Africa Espina—UI-trained environmental engineer with hydrology expertise who works for Stanley Consultants—addressed the engineering and construction issues. There will be review of the current maps of the 100- and 500-year floodplain, which are based on past events and don’t account for climate change.
Meanwhile, the city is looking into three strategies for PVT flood mitigation—(a) buying out the eligible homes, along with elevating four remaining homes; (b) the buyout/elevation and improved access in the eventuality of a flood through road elevation, probably at the bends of Normandy where the pumps were placed; and (c) the buyout/elevation plus protection with an engineered option.
That engineered option might be an earthen levee—which requires lots of space and sounds unlikely; or fixed or demountable floodwalls. The demountable type requires preplaced concrete foundations, with space needed for those also and heavy truck access; and in case of anticipated flooding the city can bring in metal sheets and raise a temporary wall. The estimated cost for this type of solution is $11.8-15.5 million for 500-year flood protection for PVT, and some $27 million for Taft and PVT combined. Another idea is so-called “Hesco barriers”—blast barriers developed for Iraq that are essentially cardboard filled with gravel, and that have proved good for flood control.
The city is considering hiring a consultant to work with the neighborhood on developing plans, but that’s not decided yet. The city also has yet to formalize a position on the properties that are eligible but refuse buyout funds—it’s thought that 5 to 7 homeowners along the river want to stay, meaning complications for right-of-way and also the likelihood that they’d be left outside any flood protection barriers.
Doug Jones—computer science prof at UI, and author of ingenious and thoughtful concepts for flood protection presented earlier—noted two measures the city could take that would help protect PVT: raising North Dubuque Street, which would enable increased outflow from the Coralville Dam; and fixing the Park Road bridge so it wouldn’t became a debris trap.
Steve McGuire—UI professor of art coordinating studio arts move to old Menards store—discussed the need for a public forum to discuss coordination among Coralville, Iowa City, UI and the Army Corps of Engineers. Such a forum is supposed to be scheduled.
There was more talk about that coffer dam UI put in the river, including the allegation that it made a huge difference in flooding upstream—but note that this contradicts earlier calculations that it made a negligible difference (including that of Frank Weirich in our hydrology 101 tutorial).
However—a new twist: Sewer lines located under the river in the area of the coffer dam are in need of repair as a result of the flood, which scoured the channel and left the sewer crossings in mid-water rather than resting on the bottom. Doug Jones said three sewer lines below the coffee dam are affected, but only one of them is in danger of collapse because the other two are plugged and not in use. Steve McGuire reported that the university has said the coffer dam should be removed by next March. Others said the university needs to have a system to dismantle or destroy coffer dams in case of emergencies, which evidently was not possible with this one.
A suggestion—ask our Congressional delegation to provide a dedicated staff person for helping to coordinate among all parties as well as the feds.
Property Taxes - The automatic increase has been sent out by the county. The county has confirmed the property values in PVT have dropped substantially and are promising to adjust them hopefully starting in December. More details to follow.
Highlights of Parkview Terrace neighborhood meeting of Saturday, November 22, 2008, in Coralville Public Library downstairs meeting room—a lovely venue!
The meeting lasted from 3:40 to 5:45, with about 25 people in attendance. The two main topics were flood assistance funds, with information provided by Jerry Anthony, and flood mitigation planning, with information from Africa Espina. People also talked about communication and coordination needs.
Early on, a question was raised: Do differing interests of those hoping for a buyout and those rebuilding and planning to stay in the neighborhood necessitate separate conversations?
Responses: Some say we need to stick together and work together regardless. Others say those awaiting buyout don’t yet have any guarantee that will happen. (Some people still wonder.)
There was a bit of discussion about a need for better communications between residents and Iowa City government, since people tend to hear things second- and third-hand, leading to miscommunication and wasted time for everyone. The city has agreed to provide PVT residents with regular weekly updates about funds and other issues.
(1) Flood assistance funds: Jerry Anthony—a UI faculty member in urban and regional planning, who has served on and chaired the IC Community Development Committee that gives out housing rehabilitation grants, and also is on the housing task force of the state Rebuild Iowa Commission—gave an overview of what he knows about city/state/federal funds and disbursement.
First, Jumpstart—it’s entirely state funds intended to provide immediate relief after floods; the governor’s office set the guidelines, including not imposing income limits and providing households with help to the maximum extent possible, rather than divvying up the money and spreading it around further. The state has an odd explanation of this system—making the analogy of providing a disabled car with four wheels rather than just one (which everyone agrees is a ridiculous comparison, but oh well).
As for criteria for rating applicants – the city has been using a weighting system (accounting for elderly, disabled, family size and single head of household) that worked for other programs in the past. Alternatives other communities have proposed are no better—a lottery system has been ruled illegal, and first-come first-served is legal but also would prompt complaints. The main problem is not in the allocation system, but in the lack of discussion ahead of time—as indeed there is no good alternative. These grants do subtract for FEMA and insurance money (secretary’s note: one of my neighbors with top priority got all of $10 K).
Next, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, which is federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) money, under a program that has been around since 1974. Under this longstanding program, IC has always been an “entitlement community,” meaning it gets allocations automatically and the city itself administers the program with fewer strings attached than for non-entitlement communities.
On top of regular funding there is a special disaster allocation via the state, which to date has been imposing requirements that ordinarily don’t apply to an entitlement community: (a) requirement for lead-based paint abatement in structures built prior to 1978, which adds considerable time and expense; (b) requirement that rehabilitated housing be brought up to code, with advance evidence of availability of extra money to do so; and (c) state’s desire to monitor against “double-dipping,” i.e., making sure that money from different sources, including FEMA, Jumpstart and insurance, isn’t duplicated. The city is asking for a flood-related emergency exemption from (a); and for authority to monitor (b) and (c) at the local level on the basis of its longstanding entitlement status and good record managing funds under this program.
CDBG money is targeted at lower-income households, with the regular guideline for eligibility set at 80% of the median income for the area (so the actual amount will vary depending on area). For the post-flood grants, the state is raising the limit to 100%, and there’s talk of an additional round of disaster-related allocations that would raise it further to 110% in order to help more households—perhaps another 20 or 30 families.
Both Jumpstart and CDBG grants carry a “declining balance loan” condition—meaning that the amount is forgiven in increments over either 5 or 10 years, after which it zeros out. The payback period for these allocations has been set at 10 years; people wondered whether it could be set at 5—another question.
A third funding sources is the Community Foundation of Johnson County, funded by private businesses; a recent call for extra flood contributions collected $50,000 in just a week. That amount has been made available to the city for rental and mortgage assistance for those rebuilding and returning, and letters allocating that money have gone out to 16 people. The foundation likely will be raising more.
There should be additional disaster assistance money coming from the federal government, with a couple of bills yet to be finalized—including a multi-billion-dollar bill yet to be signed by President Bush that will make $35 million for flood recovery available locally (secretary’s aside—the president signed a $700-billion Wall Street bailout bill with such alacrity, yet a common-citizen relief package sits around...? jeesh).
(2) Flood mitigation measures: Jerry Anthony first noted that unlike Coralville or Cedar Rapids governments, which tend to move faster, Iowa City’s mode is more consultative and defers to residents’ preferences—so it is in PVT folks’ interests to develop a vision for the neighborhood and present it as a group in the next few weeks. He listed the following types of mitigation options: (a) engineering and construction measures; (b) physical land/use, zoning and planning measures; (c) economic measures, i.e., incentives and disincentives, such as a storm water drainage tax; (d) environmental and resource protection; (e) emergency services; (f) management and institutional measures. Given the property tax income the PVT neighborhood supplies, it’s obviously in the city’s best interests to protect against future flood damage, and the city council indeed has agreed to do something!
Africa Espina—UI-trained environmental engineer with hydrology expertise who works for Stanley Consultants—addressed the engineering and construction issues. There will be review of the current maps of the 100- and 500-year floodplain, which are based on past events and don’t account for climate change.
Meanwhile, the city is looking into three strategies for PVT flood mitigation—(a) buying out the eligible homes, along with elevating four remaining homes; (b) the buyout/elevation and improved access in the eventuality of a flood through road elevation, probably at the bends of Normandy where the pumps were placed; and (c) the buyout/elevation plus protection with an engineered option.
That engineered option might be an earthen levee—which requires lots of space and sounds unlikely; or fixed or demountable floodwalls. The demountable type requires preplaced concrete foundations, with space needed for those also and heavy truck access; and in case of anticipated flooding the city can bring in metal sheets and raise a temporary wall. The estimated cost for this type of solution is $11.8-15.5 million for 500-year flood protection for PVT, and some $27 million for Taft and PVT combined. Another idea is so-called “Hesco barriers”—blast barriers developed for Iraq that are essentially cardboard filled with gravel, and that have proved good for flood control.
The city is considering hiring a consultant to work with the neighborhood on developing plans, but that’s not decided yet. The city also has yet to formalize a position on the properties that are eligible but refuse buyout funds—it’s thought that 5 to 7 homeowners along the river want to stay, meaning complications for right-of-way and also the likelihood that they’d be left outside any flood protection barriers.
Doug Jones—computer science prof at UI, and author of ingenious and thoughtful concepts for flood protection presented earlier—noted two measures the city could take that would help protect PVT: raising North Dubuque Street, which would enable increased outflow from the Coralville Dam; and fixing the Park Road bridge so it wouldn’t became a debris trap.
Steve McGuire—UI professor of art coordinating studio arts move to old Menards store—discussed the need for a public forum to discuss coordination among Coralville, Iowa City, UI and the Army Corps of Engineers. Such a forum is supposed to be scheduled.
There was more talk about that coffer dam UI put in the river, including the allegation that it made a huge difference in flooding upstream—but note that this contradicts earlier calculations that it made a negligible difference (including that of Frank Weirich in our hydrology 101 tutorial).
However—a new twist: Sewer lines located under the river in the area of the coffer dam are in need of repair as a result of the flood, which scoured the channel and left the sewer crossings in mid-water rather than resting on the bottom. Doug Jones said three sewer lines below the coffee dam are affected, but only one of them is in danger of collapse because the other two are plugged and not in use. Steve McGuire reported that the university has said the coffer dam should be removed by next March. Others said the university needs to have a system to dismantle or destroy coffer dams in case of emergencies, which evidently was not possible with this one.
A suggestion—ask our Congressional delegation to provide a dedicated staff person for helping to coordinate among all parties as well as the feds.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
PVT Meeting Agenda Nov 22 3:30 - 5:00
PVT Meeting Agenda 1. Introduction (Steve McGuire) 2. Communication (Steve McGuire and Jerry Anthony?) a. Potential City Updates b. Within the neighborhood and Iowa City 3. Flood Assistance Funds (Jerry Anthony) a. Jumpstart b. CDBG i. Current problems and distribution hold up ii. Eligibility 4. Flood Mitigation Measures a. Community visioning process and timeline (Jerry Anthony) b. Current City strategy (Africa Espina) c. Coordination between Iowa City, Coralville, University, and state agencies (Steve McGuire) 5. Future Meetings and Agenda Items (Steve McGuire) a. Proposed meetings i. December 6: Large scale flood coordination by George Hollens, UI Business Manager ii. Early January: Public forum on flood mitigation with cities, University, state agencies b. Other meeting times and topics 6. Rebuilding Tips (Morris) a. Help from community organizations b. Contractor recommendations
November 22, 2008
Coralville Public Library Meeting Room A
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Neighborhood Meeting Saturday Nov 22
----- Original Message -----
From: Anthony, Jerry
To: PTV Neighborhood
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:33 PM
Subject: Next neighborhood meeting is THIS Saturday
Dear All:
Our next neighborhood meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, November 22. From 3:30 – 5:00pm at the Coralville Public Library (Meeting Room A). Please note the location. A meeting agenda will be sent out later this week. -- Jerry
From: Anthony, Jerry
To: PTV Neighborhood
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 5:33 PM
Subject: Next neighborhood meeting is THIS Saturday
Dear All:
Our next neighborhood meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, November 22. From 3:30 – 5:00pm at the Coralville Public Library (Meeting Room A). Please note the location. A meeting agenda will be sent out later this week. -- Jerry
Good News - Mayor Bailey Steps Up to Bat
Government Red Tape Hindering Help for Flooded Out Homeowners
IOWA CITY - Some cities in eastern Iowa say government red tape is preventing them from getting federal money to many flood victims. Iowa City and Waterloo, among others, are all frustrated with the... Read more »
IOWA CITY - Some cities in eastern Iowa say government red tape is preventing them from getting federal money to many flood victims. Iowa City and Waterloo, among others, are all frustrated with the... Read more »
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
New Jumpstart List Published
CDBG Flood recovery funds and levels of assistance are based on federal guidelines. The applicant must:1. Be the owner of record and have occupied the home as their primary residence during the flood of 2008;2. Must be at or under 100% of the median income for the City of Iowa City: Single = $50,800; 2 person household = $58,000; 3 person household = $65,300; 4 person household = $72,600; 5 person household = $78,400; 6 person household = $84,200; 7 person household = $90,000; 8 person household = $95,800.
(learn more)
At its October 6, 2008, work session, the City Council discussed how to rank the applicants for Jumpstart and CDBG assistance. City Council directed staff to use the system based on weighting criteria that has been employed for many years in making decisions about who will receive CDBG assistance for rehabilitation and home repair. The City's weighting criteria are: elderly, disabled, large family, medium family, and single parent household.
Memo from City Attorney re: Jumpstart/CDBG Weighting Criteria (11-5-08)
Jumpstart Applicant List (weighted rankings) (rev. 11-13-08)
(learn more)
At its October 6, 2008, work session, the City Council discussed how to rank the applicants for Jumpstart and CDBG assistance. City Council directed staff to use the system based on weighting criteria that has been employed for many years in making decisions about who will receive CDBG assistance for rehabilitation and home repair. The City's weighting criteria are: elderly, disabled, large family, medium family, and single parent household.
Memo from City Attorney re: Jumpstart/CDBG Weighting Criteria (11-5-08)
Jumpstart Applicant List (weighted rankings) (rev. 11-13-08)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Iowa City Council Meetings and Work Sessions
Link to Iowa City's Council Meetings and Work Sessions this week.
http://www.icgov.org/default/apps/council/agendas.asp
http://www.icgov.org/default/apps/council/agendas.asp
Friday, November 14, 2008
Iowa City on the move - no one is sure what their intentions really are
From the Cedar Rapids Gazette:
Iowa City looking at long-term flood plans
Former residents of Parkview Terrace are still asked to wait 5 months after the flood while the City tries to figure out what it will do.
City still insists helping less than 10% of the applicants for flood assistance is the right thing to do as they are not sure what their plans are.
Iowa City looking at long-term flood plans
Former residents of Parkview Terrace are still asked to wait 5 months after the flood while the City tries to figure out what it will do.
City still insists helping less than 10% of the applicants for flood assistance is the right thing to do as they are not sure what their plans are.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Coralville forges ahead further endangering Parkview Terrace
Coralville forges ahead with plans to increase the flood risk in Parkview Terrace - No response from Iowa City. Cities still have no meeting scheduled to coordinate flood plans putting the residents in Iowa City at greater risk with future flooding.
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/34367804.html
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/34367804.html
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Volunteer Help offered
Email from Louise Novak
Dear Louise,
Would you please make sure the announcement below is posted on the Parkview Terrace web page? We are trying to line up work for groups coming to Iowa City/Coralville in the next few weeks. We would also be interested to know about any individuals or families you believe we should contact directly.
Thanks for your help!
Mark
Do You Need Volunteer Help for Cleanup, Winterizing or Rebuilding?
The Disaster Relief Coordinators for United Way of Johnson County, Mark and Carol Martin, are looking for flood victims who would benefit from volunteer assistance in the coming weeks. A group of 35 volunteers from the Illinois State University School of Social Work will be in Iowa City from November 21-26, and they are hoping to help folks winterize or rebuild. Other groups are scheduled to follow them. If you have any kind of need, please contact Mark and Carol at 337-8657 (the United Way Volunteer Center), 354-1174 (their home) or 330-3030 (Mark's cell phone). They may be reached by email at mmartin@unitedwayjc.org, or pastormwm@mchsi.com.
Mark and Carol Martin
Disaster Relief Coordinators
United Way of Johnson County
1150 Sunset St.
Iowa City, IA 52246
Home: 319-354-1174
Mark's cell: 319-330-3030
Carol's cell: 319-330-5310
Email: pastormwm@mchsi.com, icmartin@mchsi.com, pastormwm@gmail.com
Dear Louise,
Would you please make sure the announcement below is posted on the Parkview Terrace web page? We are trying to line up work for groups coming to Iowa City/Coralville in the next few weeks. We would also be interested to know about any individuals or families you believe we should contact directly.
Thanks for your help!
Mark
Do You Need Volunteer Help for Cleanup, Winterizing or Rebuilding?
The Disaster Relief Coordinators for United Way of Johnson County, Mark and Carol Martin, are looking for flood victims who would benefit from volunteer assistance in the coming weeks. A group of 35 volunteers from the Illinois State University School of Social Work will be in Iowa City from November 21-26, and they are hoping to help folks winterize or rebuild. Other groups are scheduled to follow them. If you have any kind of need, please contact Mark and Carol at 337-8657 (the United Way Volunteer Center), 354-1174 (their home) or 330-3030 (Mark's cell phone). They may be reached by email at mmartin@unitedwayjc.org, or pastormwm@mchsi.com.
Mark and Carol Martin
Disaster Relief Coordinators
United Way of Johnson County
1150 Sunset St.
Iowa City, IA 52246
Home: 319-354-1174
Mark's cell: 319-330-3030
Carol's cell: 319-330-5310
Email: pastormwm@mchsi.com, icmartin@mchsi.com, pastormwm@gmail.com
Save Parkview Terrace sooner rather than later
Save each household in Parkview Terrace equally and you will save the World!
Iowa City Local Government needs your help to obtain funding and direction to properly adminster assistance programs from the State to Flood Victims in Parkview Terrace.
Please write Chet, Dave, Chuck and Tom as soon as possible asking for their financial help so grant money can be distributed fairly and on a timely basis to the residents of Parkview Terrace.
Chet Culver - http://www.governor.iowa.gov/administration/contact/
Dave Loebsack - http://loebsack.house.gov/contactform/
Chuck Grassley - http://grassley.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Tom Harkin - http://harkin.senate.gov/c/
Also, Coralville is still looking at building up along the Iowa River above Parkview Terrace without any plans to prevent future flooding in our neighborhood. Please write Coralville asking to stop building up along the Iowa River as recent development along the Iowa River has significantly contributed to the higher flooding that occurred this past year.
http://www.coralville.org/mod.php?mod=faq
Your help is needed today!
Iowa City Local Government needs your help to obtain funding and direction to properly adminster assistance programs from the State to Flood Victims in Parkview Terrace.
Please write Chet, Dave, Chuck and Tom as soon as possible asking for their financial help so grant money can be distributed fairly and on a timely basis to the residents of Parkview Terrace.
Chet Culver - http://www.governor.iowa.gov/administration/contact/
Dave Loebsack - http://loebsack.house.gov/contactform/
Chuck Grassley - http://grassley.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Tom Harkin - http://harkin.senate.gov/c/
Also, Coralville is still looking at building up along the Iowa River above Parkview Terrace without any plans to prevent future flooding in our neighborhood. Please write Coralville asking to stop building up along the Iowa River as recent development along the Iowa River has significantly contributed to the higher flooding that occurred this past year.
http://www.coralville.org/mod.php?mod=faq
Your help is needed today!
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