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Kamala almost pooped her pants when she heard Biden wanting to fund the police!
I am so looking forward to Donald Trump winning the next presidential election.
INFLATION is the TAX ON EVERYONE WHETHER YOU ARE RICH OR POOR, WHITE ,BLACK ASIAN ETC ETC.
Let’s Go Brandon, Didn’t Even Mentioned the Border, Not Once.
Time to make a new party for Communists and Marxists. Americans deserve to know what they are voting for and not have to guess. I don’t want Communists and Marxists in my country.
You can read all the subscibers only article’s on Smart News.
Our illustrious Republicans strike again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJoKpR6O8tM
NIACC College Board Meeting for the Month of March 2022
Thursday, March 17, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Board Dinner/Workshop
NIACC Campus – Activity Center – Room 128A 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
7:00 p.m.
Regular March NIACC Board Meeting
NIACC Campus – Pierce Administration Building – Room 100 500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
Boring………..
Love how the Biden Administration put a fence up but let all these drug pushers, rapist, murderers and terrorist come across our borders. They have never cared about the people of this country that work and provide for them.
The Republican Party has changed thanks to a man named Donlad John Trump and that’s for a long time to come. Mitch McConnell, Collins, Murkowski, Romney, Sasse, Cheney, Toomey, Boehner, Ryan and the other RINO’s are outdated and have no place in the new Republican Party. The Republicans Party today is the ‘American
First’,
bla ba bla ba bla etc.
Your ditzy dingbat trumpanzee governor has once again embarrassed the state of Iowa.
Trump owes Putin millions of dollars, and Putin is now demanding his support as payment for it. Unfortunately for both of them, Trump’s influence is waning fast, and is no longer worth anything. They’ll both be history very soon.
The United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Ukraine:
Via Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State:
Our partnership with the people of Ukraine is steadfast and enduring, and we are focused on Ukraine’s urgent humanitarian needs as an important part of our response to Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack. It is with the welfare of ordinary Ukrainians in mind that we are announcing the provision of nearly $54 million in humanitarian assistance to those affected by Russia’s further invasion. This funding includes nearly $26 million from the Department of State and $28 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The United States is one of the largest humanitarian donors to Ukraine, and our humanitarian assistance now amounts to nearly $405 million to vulnerable communities since Russia invaded Ukraine eight years ago. This latest tranche of humanitarian assistance will flow through independent humanitarian organizations that deliver needs-based assistance with impartiality, humanity, neutrality, and independence.
This additional assistance will enable international humanitarian organizations to further support the people of Ukraine, working closely with the Government of Ukraine and European allies and partners at the forefront of any response. This includes the provision of food, safe drinking water, shelter, emergency health care, winterization, and protection. Our funding will also help humanitarian organizations maintain contact between family members who have been separated due to the conflict, hopefully leading to reunification in some cases.
The United States commends the hospitality of the neighboring countries in the region hosting fleeing Ukrainians, and we are engaging diplomatically to support their efforts to keep their borders open and assist those seeking international protection. As with any refugee situation, we call on the international community to respond to the needs of those seeking protection in a way consistent with the principle of non-refoulement and our shared obligations under international law. We welcome the contributions of other donors toward this crisis response and urge still others to generously support the immediate humanitarian needs in Ukraine and the region.
Here is what the new leader of the Republican party was doing while the rest of us went to church. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2022/02/28/marjorie-taylor-greene-biden/6969692001/
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg released their public schedule for the week of Monday, February 28, 2022 – Sunday, March 6, 2022.
The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:
Tuesday, March 1
Governor Reynolds signs historic tax reform bill into law with Lt. Gov. Gregg and legislative leaders
LBS
1901 Dixon St. (use front entrance on Dixon Street, under the LBS sign)
Des Moines, IA
12:30 p.m.
***Governor Reynolds will depart immediately following the bill signing, however, Speaker Grassley and Senate Majority Leader Whitver will be available to the media.***
Wednesday, March 2
Lt. Governor Gregg attends meeting of Empower Rural Initiative Connecting Rural Iowa Task Force
RVP 1875
115 S. Wilson Ave.
Jefferson, Iowa
12:00 p.m.
ORDINANCE NO. 22 – 3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MASON CITY, IOWA, TITLE 12 “ZONING REGULATIONS”: 12-2-2 “DEFINITIONS; 12-8-3 “FORM AND FUNCTION TABLE”; 12-9-6 “INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS”; 12-10-6 “INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS”; 12-11-6 “INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS”; 12-15-4 “Z7-5 SPECIFIC USE DISTRICT; 15-15-15 FORMS AND FUNCTIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE 1; 12-16-1 “ZONING STANDARDS”12-16-6 TRAFFIC VISIBILITY; 12-16-23 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS”
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mason City, Iowa:
Section 1: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 2: “General Provisions”, Section 2 “Definition of Words and Terms”, should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
12-2-2: DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS:
ACCESSORY BUILDING: A subordinate building located on the same lot with an existing principal building, which is incidental and subordinate to the principal building. (see also PRINCIPAL BUILDING)
ACCESSORY DWELLING: A secondary dwelling unit established in conjunction with and clearly subordinate to a primary dwelling unit, whether a part of the same building as the primary dwelling unit, or located within a detached accessory building on the same lot. A mobile home or a recreational vehicle may not be used as an accessory dwelling.
BUILDING: A structure enclosed with walls or supports and having a roof, built, erected and framed of one or a combinations of materials for the support, enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind.
Section 2: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 8: “Zoning Districts; General”, Section 3 “Zoning Form and Function Table 2”, should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
(Insert revised Section 12-8-3, Table 2)
Section 3: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 9: “Z1 Agricultural District”, Section 6 “Interpretation of Standards”, Paragraph B “Accessory Dwellings” should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
12-9-6 INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS
B. Accessory Dwellings
1. Limited to one (1) accessory dwelling per lot;
2. If freestanding or within a detached accessory building, located in the third tier of the lot;
3. Contain at least four hundred (400) and no greater than eight hundred (800) gross square feet in total area;
4. Be designed in a compatible style and constructed of the same materials as the primary dwelling; and
5. Either freestanding. or located within a detached garage, or located within the principal structure, provided that there is direct access between the accessory dwelling unit and the primary dwelling unit.
Section 4: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 10: “Z2 Sub-Urban District”, Section 6 “Interpretation of Standards” Paragraph D “Accessory Dwellings”, should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
12-10-6 INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS
D. Accessory Dwellings: Accessory dwellings in the Z2 District shall meet the following standards in addition to required building codes:
1. Limited to one (1) accessory dwelling per lot;
2. If freestanding or within a detached accessory building, located in the third tier of the lot;
3. Contain at least four hundred (400) and no greater than eight hundred (800) gross square feet in total area;
4. Be designed in a compatible style and constructed of the same materials as the primary dwelling; and
5. Either freestanding, located within a detached garage, or located within the principal structure, provided that there is direct access between the accessory dwelling unit and the primary dwelling unit.
Section 5: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 11 “Z3 General Urban District”, Section 6 “Interpretation of Standards” Paragraph E “Accessory Dwellings”, should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
12-11-6 INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS
E. Accessory Dwellings: Accessory dwellings in the Z3 District shall meet the following standards in addition to required building codes:
1. An accessory dwelling may only be accessory to a freestanding house on the same lot.
2 Limited to one (1) accessory dwelling per primary dwelling;
3. If freestanding or within a detached accessory building, located in the third tier of the lot;
4. Contain at least four hundred (400) and no greater than eight hundred (800) gross square feet in total area;
5. Be designed in a compatible style and constructed of the same materials as the primary dwelling; and
6. Either freestanding located within a detached garage, or located within the principal structure, provided that there is direct access between the accessory dwelling and the primary dwelling unit..
Section 6: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 15: “Z7 Specific Use District”, Section 4 “Z7-5 District”, should be and the same is hereby amended by adding a new Paragraph D as follows:
12-15-4 Z7-5 DISTRICT
D. Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings shall conform to the requirements for accessory buildings in the Z2, Sub-Urban District. See Section 12-10-4.
Section 7: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 15: “Z7 Specific Use District”, Section 5 “Forms and Functions and Development Standards Table 1”, should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
(Insert Section 12-15-15, Table 1)
Section 8: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 16: “Zoning Standards”, Section 1 “Lot Development, General” should be and the same is hereby amended by deleting Paragraph B and renumber the following subsections accordingly:
Section 9: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 16: “Zoning Standards”, Section 6 “Traffic Visibility”, Paragraph B, should be and the same is hereby amended as follows:
B. ALLEYS AND DRIVEWAYS: Except as may be erected by a governmental agency, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of two feet (2’) and eight feet (8’) where it will interfere with traffic or pedestrian visibility from a driveway or alley to a public way. These regulations shall apply unless it can be demonstrated to the Administrative Officer that the planting, structure, or other obstruction provides an unobstructed view so as not to create a safety hazard.
Section 10: That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, Title 12: “Zoning Regulations”, Chapter 16: “Zoning Standards” by adding a new Section 23 “Accessory Buildings in Residential Districts”, as follows:
12-16-23 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
In the Z1, Z2, and Z3 districts, on lots where a residential dwelling is the principal function, an accessory building may only be located on a lot that also contains a principal building. In addition, the following requirements shall apply:
A. An accessory building may not be erected unless a principal building is being or has been constructed upon the same lot.
B. An existing accessory building may remain on a lot where the principal building is proposed to be or has been demolished only if the owner has entered into an agreement with the City that:
1. Requires construction of a new principal building to begin no later than six (6) months after the previous principal building was demolished; and
2. Requires that, if construction of the new principal building does not commence no later than six (6) months as required above, the City may enter the property and demolish the existing accessory building, with all costs assessed to the property owner.
Section 11: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 12: If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section thereof, or part thereof, not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 13: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its final passage, approval and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of March, 2022.
/s/Bill Schickel Bill Schickel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Aaron Burnett
Aaron Burnett, City Clerk
1st Consideration: February 2, 2022
2nd Consideration: February 15, 2022
3rd Consideration: March 1, 2022
Publish 3-4-22
Emailed 2-28-22
Jen Psaki Suggests “We Need To Reduce Our Dependence On Foreign Oil” NO SIHT!!!
NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING TO BIDDERS
2022 PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM
PROJECT NO. 22-1003
MASON CITY, IOWA
Public notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of Mason City, Iowa, at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 10 1st Street NW, Mason City, IA 50401, until 2:00 p.m. CDT, on the 24th day of March, 2022 for furnishing materials and labor for the 2022 Pavement Marking Program in said City, as described in plans and specifications therefore now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the Mason City Room, Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd Street SE, Mason City, Iowa, beginning at 7:00 p.m., on the 5th day of April 2022.
At said time and place, a public hearing will also be held on the 5th day of April 2022 for proposed plans, specifications, and proposed form of the contract for said 2022 Pavement Marking Program, and at said hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of said improvements.
Due to public health concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting is being held electronically in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.8. The public may access the meeting electronically by Internet or by phone through access information posted on the meeting agenda, available on the city’s website at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Please check the posted agenda in advance of the April 5th, 2022 meeting for any updates to the manner in which the public may access the hearing.
The general extent of the program is to add new and refresh existing pavement markings on designated streets at various locations within the City of Mason City. The program also includes paint markings for identification of on-street bicycle routes.
The kinds of materials proposed to be used and the approximate amounts are as set out in these specifications, the “Special Provisions”, and the “Price Schedule”, which by this reference are made a part of this proposal.
PROJECT – A
ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
Broken Center Line, Yellow LF 47,074
Broken Center Line, White LF 7,566
Dotted Lane Line, White LF 135
No Passing Zone Line, Yellow LF 147,261
Edge Line Right, White LF 152,238
Solid Lane Line, White LF 9,599
Channelizing Line, Yellow LF 29,607
Channelizing Line, White LF 620
Curb, Yellow LF 5,935
Curb, White LF 1,636
Stop Line, White LF 8,707
Crosswalk Line, White LF 18,879
Crosswalk Block, White EACH 555
Directional Arrow, White EACH 314
Yield Triangle, White EACH 12
RR Crossing Set, White EACH 62
Parking Lot Striping, White LF 5,349
Parking Lot Striping, Blue LF 1,048
Parking Lot Striping, Yellow LF 1,162
Parking Lot Curb, Yellow LF 353
Wheelchair Symbol EACH 12
Traffic Control LS 0.5
PROJECT – B
ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
1. Edge Line, White LF 47,637
2. Bike Crossing Lines, White LF 5,050
3. Bike Lane Symbol, White EACH 94
4. Shared Bike Lane Symbol, White EACH 358
5. Traffic Control LS 0.5
The method of construction shall be by contract. All work is to be done in strict compliance with plans and specifications prepared by the City Engineer of Mason City, Iowa, which have heretofore been approved by the City Council and are now on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk.
All work shall be done in accordance with the latest version of the City of Mason City Standard Specifications and the Iowa Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction.
Each bid must be made out on a Proposal Form, furnished by the City and obtained at the office of the City Clerk.
Each proposal shall be sealed in an envelope marked, “Proposal for 2022 Pavement Marking Program, Project No. 22-1003, Mason City, Iowa”. Each bid must be accompanied, in a separate envelope, by a bidding check or bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid price, said check being either a cashier’s check or a check certified by a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States, or a Certified Share Draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States, and made payable to the City Treasurer of the City of Mason City, Iowa, as a security that the bidder will furnish the required bonds and enter a contract within ten (10) days after the award of the contract.
Payment for said “2022 Pavement Marking Program” will be made from Local Option Sales Tax from the City of Mason City, Iowa, or from such other funds as may be legally used for such purposes. Monthly estimates will be made by the City Engineer, and payment will be made to the contractor in the amount of ninety-five percent (95%) of said estimate on or about ten (10) days thereafter. Payment shall not be made for materials stored off or on site. Final payment will be made no sooner than thirty (30) days following final acceptance of the work by the City of Mason City.
Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of forty-five (45) days after the same are opened.
By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa.
Pursuant to Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa, out-of-state bidders are hereby advised of the Iowa Bidding Preference Law extending to Iowa firms any preference out-of-state competitors receive in their own states. Such preference may be (a) strict preference, (b) reciprocal preference, or combination preference and reciprocal. Application of such preference will be extended for any “public improvement” as defined in Chapter 73A.1 of the Code of Iowa.
Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected.
The established DBE goal for this project is 0% of the total amount bid.
The City of Mason City, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Prospective bidders’ or contractor’s attention is specifically called to the Mason City Human Rights Commission Specifications which mandates that female and minority business enterprises shall be afforded the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of this project. Prospective bidders’ or contractor’s attention is also directed to the fact that the Mason City Human Rights Commission will notify firms designated as Minority, Women, and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, of this project and determine if they are interested in participating as subcontractors for this project. Prospective bidders or contractors shall then be notified by the Commission of those interested parties.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance and maintenance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. Said bond is to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the city from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the contractor.
Bidders shall be expected to comply with Chapters 91C and 103A of the Code of Iowa concerning the registration and bonding of construction contractors and the successful bidder shall be required to supply the City of Mason City with proof of said compliance.
The bidders’ attention is called to the prompt payment to the subcontractors, under Chapter 573.12 of the Code of Iowa.
The final completion date for the project is July 15, 2022.
Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by the City Engineer of Mason City, Iowa, which plans and specifications are hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith.
Copies of said plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 10 1st Street NW, Mason City, Iowa, for examination by bidders. A refundable deposit of $25 will be required for the Plans and Project Manual. To receive a refund both the Plans and Project Manual must be returned in complete and reusable condition within fourteen days of the award of the project.
All bids shall NOT include Iowa State Sales Tax for materials used in the project. Upon award, the successful bidder shall immediately provide a listing of subcontractors and associated Federal ID or Social Security Numbers for both the contractor and subcontractors. The city will register the contractor and subcontractors with the Iowa Department of Revenue and will provide appropriate certificates to the contractor for distribution and use.
The City of Mason City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of the City of Mason City, Iowa.
Aaron Burnett, City Clerk
City of Mason City, Iowa
Publish 3-17-21
Emailed 2-28-22