HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-20-J01G Home Base Iowa Initiative Support AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution supporting the Home Base
Iowa initiative
FORMAT: Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The Home Base Iowa Initiative is a statewide private-
public partnership to recruit veterans and transitioning service members
for private-sector careers in Iowa. Home Base Iowa exists to support
service members and to improve the State of Iowa’s workforce. The
Office of the Governor calls for communities within Iowa to support the
initiative by earning the Home Base Iowa Community designation.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Summary of Community Incentives
PREPARED BY: Jenna Herr
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 16-
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HOME BASE IOWA INITIATIVE
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa has launched a public-
private partnership called Home Base Iowa initiative, which is an effort to match military
veterans with jobs available across Iowa; AND,
WHEREAS, the Home Base Iowa initiative consists of two programs, Home Base Iowa
Businesses and Home Base Iowa Communities; AND,
WHEREAS, Governor Branstad requests Iowa businesses and communities to promote
and support the Home Base Iowa initiative and one of the requirements for Waukee to be a
Home Base Community is that the City Council adopt a resolution of support; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Waukee finds that it is in the best interest of the City of
Waukee and veterans everywhere to support the Home Base Iowa initiative and adopt this
resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of Waukee hereby proclaims its support for the Home Base
Iowa initiative.
Section 2. The City Council encourages Waukee businesses to take whatever actions are
necessary to become and continue to be a Home Base Iowa Business.
Section 3. The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to take such further action
as may be necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this resolution.
Passed and approved on this 20th day of June, 2016.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
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ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Brian Harrison
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon
Rick Peterson
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Summary of Home Base Iowa Community Incentives
In support of the State of Iowa’s Home Base Iowa Initiative, the City of Waukee has
established a set of community incentives to facilitate a smooth transition from active
duty to civilian life in Waukee. Waukee provides these benefits to veterans relocating
to Waukee after July 1, 2016.
Benefit Description
Building Permit
Fee Waiver
A waiver up to $250 on building permit fees for new homes or remodels,
including fences, pools and accessory structures.
Utility Deposit
Waiver
A $100 waiver on gas and water utility deposit upon move-in.
Utility Credit A $200 credit applied upon move-in to city utility account (includes water,
sewer, gas and garbage).
Parks and
Recreation
Credit
$100 credit upon move-in toward any Parks and Recreation program
administered by the City of Waukee to be used by Veterans or their
immediate family members.
Sugar Creek
Golf Course
Credit
A free 10-hole punch card to golf at the Sugar Creek Municipal Golf Course.
Free Portable
Irrigation Meter
A free portable irrigation meter for homeowners to save sewer charges on
water used for irrigation or other outside purposes.