Nevada council backs downtown façade CDBG, supports housing tax-credit application and approves routine city measures

At its regular meeting, the Nevada City Council approved several measures aimed at downtown revitalization and housing while also taking routine fiscal and procurement actions.

Economic development and revitalization: The council approved Resolution No. 94 to provide notice of a June hearing on plans, specifications and bid solicitation for a CDBG downtown façade revitalization project; staff said they will meet with architects on June 3 and expect to award bids on June 22. Council also approved Resolution No. 93, a nonbinding letter of support for Keystone Equity Group’s workforce housing tax-credit application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority; councilmembers emphasized the support does not commit city funds.

Routine financial and contract items: Council approved payout No. 5 ($1,198) and payout No. 6 ($10,457.16) to Construct, Inc. for the West Indian Creek SRF Project B and approved Resolution No. 91 to transfer wastewater funds for SRF debt service for FY2526. The council also approved Resolution No. 92 certifying the population of an annexation area associated with West Indian Research Acres LLC.

Facilities and equipment: Council approved staff’s recommendation to purchase a robotic pool vacuum (Carico Aquatics Enduro M32). Staff noted a small discrepancy in the written purchase price ($12,860 vs. $12,560), and council moved forward after staff confirmed the correct figure.

Staff reports and public engagement: Downtown Director Courtney Sis used the public forum to announce a ribbon cutting for TD Printing, a "meeting of the minds" for entrepreneurs at Sports Bowl, the downtown market on June 4 and a business space tour on June 18 in partnership with Ames Alliance and the NADC. Staff also updated council on Federal Railroad Administration quiet-zone reporting and required median adjustments on South Sixth Street.

Votes at a glance: The meeting transcript records each listed resolution and procurement as "approved"; detailed roll-call tallies were not provided in the transcript.