HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-16 I01E Home Base Iowa Revised IncentivesAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving City of Waukee
Home Base Iowa revised incentives
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: As a Home Base Iowa community, the City of
Waukee established certain specific incentives to veterans relocating to
Waukee after September 15, 2016. Following a recent review of those
incentives, City staff recommend certain revisions.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: City staff recommend approval of the revised
incentives.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
APPROVING CITY OF WAUKEE HOME BASE IOWA REVISED INCENTIVES
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa, is a duly organized municipality within Dallas County;
AND,
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2016, the Waukee City Council approved a resolution supporting the
Home Base Iowa initiative (Resolution #16-248); AND,
WHEREAS, after acceptance as a Home Base Iowa community by the State of Iowa, the City of
Waukee established certain specific incentives to veterans relocating to Waukee after September
15, 2016; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee supports revisions to the Home Base Iowa incentives.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa in
session this 16th day of January, 2023, that the following Home Base Iowa incentives are
approved and in effect as of the date of approval:
Building Permit Fee Waiver of up to $250 on one (1) building permit for new homes or
remodels, including fences, pools, and accessory structures.
Utility Credit of $200 (one-time use only) upon application for a city utility account
(includes water, sewer, gas and garbage).
Parks and Recreation Credit of up to $100 toward any Parks and Recreation
program(s) administered by the City of Waukee. Can be used by veterans or their
immediate family members. (Must register for programs in-person.)
Sugar Creek Golf Course Credit of one (1) punch card for 10 free rounds of golf at the
Sugar Creek Golf Course. (Credit does not apply toward cart rental.)
Irrigation Meter Credit of up to $250 toward the purchase of an irrigation meter (for
single family homes only) to save sewer charges on water used for irrigation and other
outdoor purposes.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair