March 28, 2024

Two new properties available for the D&D program

Two new properties are up for purchase consideration in the D&D program by the Newton City Council during its Monday meeting. A low-conditioned building at 221 E. Fourth Street S. is owned by Franklin C. George and available for $6,000. The property at 1124 S. Fifth Ave. E. is available for $5,000 and is owned by Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company.

The council will also consider the installation of a single temporary directional sign for the Fountain Hills Subdivision. It would be within the north right-of-way for South 12th Avenue West located in the 1900 block. The sign would stand 4 feet tall and would direct visitors to the subdivision. The costs for the sign would be handled by the Realtor marketing the homes.

A new snow removal equipment building is being considered at the Newton Municipal Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a grant of the design and construction of buildings used of the storage of snow removal equipment. The grant allows for a $280,000 project with the city contributing $28,000. The design services would come from Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc. from Marshalltown.

New warning sirens will be considered to replace the no longer functioning sirens at East Seventh Street North and North Fourth Avenue East. The new until is a 130 decibel rotating siren from DANCO Emergency Services of Snyder, Neb. It would cost $20,097 and be paid from the 2014 Ending Fund Balance.

In other business:

• The council will consider a records retention schedule to control the abundance of records that are created and received by the city.

• The Park Fee Schedule for 2015 will be discussed.

• Bryan Friedman, Director of Finance and Development, will present a Newton Enterprises Apartment Project.

Contact Jamee A. Pierson at 641-792-3121 ext. 6534 or jpierson@newtondailynews.com.