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WEST BRANCH, IOWA City Administrator/ Clerk WEST BRANCH, IOWA City Administrator/ Clerk COMMUNITY & POSITION PROFILE Date Prepared – March 19, 2017 Apply by April 11, 2017 Contact: Patrick Callahan Callahan Municipal Consultants, LLC [email protected] 417 Kaitlynn Avenue Anamosa, IA 52205 Phone: 563-599-3708 1 CITY OF WEST BRANCH, IOWA CITY ADMINISTRATOR/ CLERK Community and Position Profile Position Announcement The City of West Branch, Iowa is currently accepting applications for the position of City Administrator/Clerk. Persons interested in this position should submit a cover letter, resume, five work-related references, and salary history by April 11, 2017 to Callahan Municipal Consultants, LLC, 417 Kaitlynn Avenue, Anamosa, Iowa 52205 or by email to [email protected]. Additional information regarding the City of West Branch can be obtained by visiting the City’s website at West Branch Municipal Building www.westbranchiowa.org. West Branch, Iowa – A Heritage for Success The City of West Branch is a growing community near the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor, but with a charming small-town character and a treasured history as a community. The 2010 U.S. Census Bureau population count was 2,322 residents, up from the 2000 Census population of 2,188 residents. West Branch is located along Interstate 80, just 15 minutes east of downtown Iowa City. West Branch’s location provides it with an opportunity for balanced growth, while preserving its unique character and providing easy access to major employers in the region, including the University of Iowa and University Hospitals. West Branch’s History West Branch was platted in 1869 and incorporated in 1875. The most notable citizen of West Branch was born early in this history, the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover. 2 President Hoover was born here in 1874, and lived in the West Branch area until age 11. After graduating from Stanford University, Hoover rose to national prominence as a mining engineer, humanitarian, and statesman. His brave leadership, as Director General of the American Relief Administration after World War I, fed 350 million people in 21 countries, and he gained additional distinction as the Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge. Hoover was elected president and served from 1929-1933. He continued his humanitarian and national service until his Grant Wood Painting of Hoover Birthplace death in 1964. Today, President Hoover is remembered at the National Parks Service-operated Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, which includes the Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. West Branch also celebrates Hoover’s legacy annually with the Hoover’s Hometown Days festival. Hoover Birthplace In addition to its unique legacy as birthplace of a President, West Branch treasures and protects its historical legacy through a National Historic District (established 1987), which includes 16 historic buildings, with the oldest having been constructed in 1869. To guide its preservation efforts, the City of West Branch has established an appointed Historic Preservation Commission. City Government The City of West Branch has a mayor-council with appointed city administrator form of local government, which is typical in Iowa. The mayor is elected every four years and the five city council members are elected at-large to serve four year overlapping terms. The mayor does not vote, and the city council appoints the city administrator. The city council meets in regular 3 session on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Office Building. Council meetings are televised on Local Access Channel 5. The City employs fifteen full- time and ten part time City Hall employees. The city’s annual budget for Fiscal Year 2016-17 is $3.9 million, not including transfers between funds. A breakdown of budgeted FY2016-17 city expenditures is as follows: 1. Public Safety – Police & Fire…………………………………………………………… $ 701,971. 2. Public Works – Streets, Lighting & Snow Removal………………………….. $ 493,386. 3. Culture & Recreation – Library, Parks & Cemetery.………………………… $ 644,565. 4. Community & Economic Development………………………………………….. $ 56,973. 5. General Government……………………………………………………………………… $ 255,763. 6. Debt Service…………………………………………………………………………………… $ 407,485. 7. Capital Projects…………………………………………………………………………….... $ 396,385. 8. Water Utility…………………………………………………………………………………… $ 491,722. 9. Sewer Utility…………………………………………………………………………………… $ 373,475. 10. Storm Sewer Utility………………………………………………………………………… $ 90,000. Total………………………………………………………………………………………………… $3,911,725. The major sources of city revenues include the following: 1. Property Taxes…………………………………………………………………………..…… $1,630,575. 2. Licenses & Permits…………………………………………………………….………….. $ 35,788. 3. Tax Increment Financing………………………………………………………………… $ 150,000. 4. Local Option Sales Tax…………………………………………………………………… $ 180,000. 5. Road Use Taxes……………………………………………………………………………… $ 280,000. 6. Water Utility User Fees…………………………………………………………….……. $ 514,000. 7. Sewer Utility User Fees…………………………………………………………..……… $ 354,000. 8. Solid Waste/Garbage User Fees…………………………………………………….. $ 44,316. 9. Storm Sewer User Fees …………………………………………………………………. $ 45,000. 10. Miscellaneous Revenue, Fees & Charges……..……………….…….. $ 393,470. Total…………………………………………………………………………………………..….. $ 3,627,149. The City’s current tax rate is $12.59382 per $1,000 valuation, with a consolidated levy of $34.08374/ $1,000. Total fund balances estimated at 6/30/17 are $1,797,570. The City has a total of $4,650,757 in outstanding general obligation debt. 4 City Services Central Administration Central Administration includes the offices of City Administrator/City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk and Finance Officer/Treasurer/Deputy City Clerk. The City Administrator/City Clerk implements policy decisions of the Council and enforces City ordinances. Additionally, the City Administrator/City Clerk supervises department directors and is responsible for the keeping of all official City records, including ordinances, resolutions and minutes, as required by Iowa law. The Finance Officer/Treasurer/Deputy City Clerk handles the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, investments, bond and interest payments, and monthly financial reporting. The Deputy City Clerk handles payroll, utility billing, cemetery records, liquor and cigarette permits, and other projects as assigned. Police Department West Branch provides quality, professional law enforcement services through a Police Department with four full time and six part time officers. The Police Department strives to provide professional law enforcement services intended to positively impact the quality of life of West Branch citizens through commitment, education, and community partnership. The Police Department has the responsibility of preserving the peace, responding to law enforcement service requests, engaging in crime prevention, protecting lives and property within its jurisdiction, and other related responsibilities, as required. Fire Department The West Branch Fire Department has served the community since 1879, and includes 35 part time firefighters and first responders. The Department responds to about 425 calls per year. The Fire Department services as the community’s primary fire and first responder medical unit and Haz-Mat response unit. It also services as the primary rescue unit for the district. Not only serving the City of West Branch it also serves six neighboring townships and has mutual aid agreements with many local communities, both supporting and being able to receive support from these neighboring communities. The Department partners with Johnson County Ambulance Service for primary medical transport, but can call on other medical transports, including the University of Iowa’s Air Care helicopter. 5 West Branch Fire Department Personnel Public Library/ Local Access Channel West Branch Public Library serves the information and entertainment needs of the community of West Branch. The library provides free access to all materials including books, music, magazines, and movies as well as free computer and Internet access. Services including copying, printing, and faxing are available, but cost a minimal fee to maintain the service. The library also has programs available for all ages throughout the year including story times for preschoolers, family movie nights, and Summer Reading Programs for all ages. The Cable Access Channel 5 is funded solely by franchise and programming fees from franchised companies. The Library/IT Director manages the library and is responsible for the Cable Access Channel 5. The Library/IT Director is responsible for managing the department equipment, programming, and broadcast schedule for the Cable Access Channel 5. West Branch Library The West Branch Public Library strives to provide outstanding library services to the community of West Branch, Iowa. The library features a collection of 20,000 circulating items and holds over 250 programs each year. Circulating collections include print and electronic books, books on CD, magazines, 6 DVDs, Music CDs, and video games. Other services include free wireless and Internet access as well as printing, copying, and faxing on a per-page rate. More information is available at www.wbpl.org, or https://www.facebook.com/WestBranchPublicLibrary. Parks & Recreation Programs It is the goal of West Branch Parks and Recreation to provide affordable recreation opportunities to all members of the community. West Branch Parks and Recreation will plan, coordinate, administer,
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