City of Webster City City Council Packet Summary — 2026-09-08
For its September 8, 2026 meeting, City of Webster City City Council has Resolution authorizing Internal Advance for Funding of Urban Renewal Projects in the Webster City Riverview Urban Renewal Area, general agenda, and closed session on the agenda. City Council approved additional work on April 20, 2026, in the amount of $250,000 to the FY.
Key Takeaways
- Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. on Mary Ann’s Water Main Extension Project.
- The agenda lists: CLOSED SESSION Meet in closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property as provided by Chapter 21.5 j. of the Code of Iowa; CLOSED SESSION It was moved by McFarland and seconded by Hansen that the Council meet in closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property as provided by Chapter 21.5 j. of the Code of Iowa. ROLL CALL: Marvel, McFarland, Allers, Hansen, and Hawkins v.
- Funding to the Iowa Finance Authority in support of the Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund.
- City Council approved additional work on April 20, 2026, in the amount of $250,000 to the FY.
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: 09/08/2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Date: 2026-09-08
This summary highlights 7 source-supported agenda items most relevant to residents.
general agenda
Public Hearing 6:05 p.m. on Mary Ann’s Water Main Extension Project.
- Hansen, Hawkins, Marvel, McFarland, and Allers voting aye.
- Code of Ordinances of the City of Webster City, Iowa 2019, Chapter 46, Article X, Section 46-435 Definitions relating to Golf Carts be approved.
closed session
The agenda lists: CLOSED SESSION Meet in closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property as provided by Chapter 21.5 j. of the Code of Iowa; CLOSED SESSION It was moved by McFarland and seconded by Hansen that the Council meet in closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property, or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property as provided by Chapter 21.5 j. of the Code of Iowa. ROLL CALL: Marvel, McFarland, Allers, Hansen, and Hawkins v.
- Total ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES OF HAMILTON COUNTY (367): 300.00
- Marvel, McFarland, Allers, Hansen, and Hawkins voting aye.
- McFarland, Allers, Hansen, Hawkins, and Marvel voting aye.
AGENDA STATEMENT RESOLUTION to approve the commitment of Matching Funds for an Application for Funding to the Iowa Finance Authority in support of the Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund
Funding to the Iowa Finance Authority in support of the Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund.
Status: Recommended
agenda statement resolution authorizing the city manager to sign and execute change order no. 1
City Council approved additional work on April 20, 2026, in the amount of $250,000 to the FY.
- Application for Partial Payment No. 3 which reflects completion of the work. Release of Retainage in the amount of $31,249.00 will be due 30 days after acceptance.
- RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Changer Order No. 1 in the amount of $317,549.20, and approve Partial Payment Application No.
agenda statement first reading of an ordinance amending the code of ordinances chapter 10
(Buildings and Construction) pertaining to Section 10-203 (Adoption of Public Improvements Standards).
agenda statement resolution transferring cash to provide funding for certain projects, establish
September 8, 2026 for a total of $5,196,335.38.
- SUMMARY: The Finance Department would like to transfer $5,196,335.38 of cash between funds as part of the FY27 year-end procedures.
- Transfer 3 - is to transfer the budgeted $160,000 from the Sales Tax Fund to the General Fund for projects within the Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Department during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. These funds were used to complete the new Shelter at East Twin Park.
Other agenda listings
The agenda also lists:
- Resolution authorizing Internal Advance for Funding of Urban Renewal Projects in the Webster City Riverview Urban Renewal Area
Why It Matters
- Funds allocated to Nuisance Abatement, Downtown Revitalization, and Administration programs in the Riverview Urban Renewal Area, with repayment planned from incremental property tax revenues by 2030. This occurs because Internal advance of $1,250,000 from Economic Development Fund for urban renewal projects.
- The board is scheduled to consider The packet lists a closed session concerning the purchase or sale of particular real estate under Chapter 21.5 j. of the Code of Iowa. A separate related record is truncated and does not establish an outcome for this meeting.
- What is the full financial effect of Resolution authorizing Internal Advance for Funding of Urban Renewal Projects in the Webster City Riverview Urban Renewal Area, and how will it be funded?
- What criteria, alternatives, and community effects will inform consideration of AGENDA STATEMENT RESOLUTION to approve the commitment of Matching Funds for an Application for Funding to the Iowa Finance Authority in support of the Heart of Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund?
- What public resources are committed, what measurable benefits and deadlines are required, what happens if commitments are missed, and who bears the financial risk?
- Which customers or facilities are affected, would rates or service change, what work and cost are included, and what timeline or reliability goal is stated?
- What work is included, why is it needed, what has changed, what is the total public cost, and what schedule or completion evidence supports the request?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- City Clerk directed to certify the advances no later than December 1, 2026, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
- Which property rights are involved, what public purpose is stated, how was value determined, what costs or restrictions apply, and which owners or users are affected?
- What public resources are committed, what measurable benefits and deadlines are required, what happens if commitments are missed, and who bears the financial risk?
- Which customers or facilities are affected, would rates or service change, what work and cost are included, and what timeline or reliability goal is stated?
- What work is included, why is it needed, what has changed, what is the total public cost, and what schedule or completion evidence supports the request?
- Who is eligible, how many people or units are covered, what affordability period and funding apply, how would services be accessed, and what site conditions are proposed?
- What location and work are included, how would travel or access change, what is the cost and schedule, and how would construction impacts be managed?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-08: 09/08/2026 City Council Regular Meeting; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
- Certification of Advances to County Auditor: City Clerk directed to certify the advances no later than December 1, 2026, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: City of Webster City City Council
- Organization type: municipality
- Government body: city-council
- Location: Webster City, iowa
- County: Hamilton County
- Provider: agendacenter
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