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“I never understood wind. I know windmills very much, I have studied it better than anybody. I know it is very expensive. They are made in China and Germany mostly, very few made here, almost none, but they are manufactured, tremendous–if you are into this–tremendous fumes and gases spewing into the atmosphere. You know we have a world, right?
So the world is tiny compared to the universe. So tremendous, tremendous amount of fumes and everything. You talk about the carbon footprint, fumes are spewing into the air, right spewing, whether it is China and Germany, is going into the air.
A windmill will kill many bald eagles. After a certain number, they make you turn the windmill off, that is true. By the way, they make you turn it off. And yet, if you killed one, they put you in jail. That is okay. But why is it okay for windmills to destroy the bird population?” —Stable Genius Donald Drumpf
Chicago to Indianapolis? 180 miles? EV won’t cover 180 miles on a single charge? EVs might be OK for city commutes. Not ready for prime time.
It’s what happens when you listen to the government. They push EVs hard. When they push that hard you should be wary. Politicians will push anything if there’s money to be made for themselves.
CNN accidentally slipped and told the truth. “They” want to ban private ownership of cars. Let’s all take subways, trains, and buses. You need passes for those. Your movement will be monitored and cut off at will.
Full EV’s are not the future, at least not yet. They should have pushed hybrids more so people do not get range anxiety. If auto manufactures have hybrid vehicles that get 60mpg, there would be a huge demand, even if gas was $2.50 a gallon.
On average, EVs have a range of 211 miles, but most can go between 100 and 300 miles. More affordable EVs typically have shorter ranges, while higher-end electric vehicles tend to have longer ranges. Ford sales were up 10 1/2 percent in February with hybrid, EVs, and SUVs leading the charge. Seems like a lot of people are buying EVs and hybrids. Guess what/ Nobody is forcing them to do so. Apparently, there are many people who believe that helping to save the planet is a good thing. Too bad you don’t.
Maybe they are just saving money and like china
MAGAmorons have to lie, they can’t talk about endorsements any other way. If they can’t keep Richard Petty, they can’t keep anybody.
NASCAR legend Richard Petty is not endorsing North Carolina congressional candidate Christian Castelli’s 2024 campaign, his family announced over the weekend.
In doing so, Petty becomes the seventh Republican to withdraw an endorsement in the state’s 6th Congressional District race.
Throughout the 2024 election cycle, Castelli’s campaign has been circulating a video of Petty calling Castelli “a leader who will fight for North Carolina values” and offering his “support” of Castelli.
But eagle-eyed watchers might have noticed that the video was first posted on Castelli’s YouTube channel on Aug. 23, 2022, well before Castelli lost the 2022 election to Rep. Kathy Manning, a Democrat from Greensboro.
And Petty’s family told McClatchy Monday the video was created for the 2022 cycle.
Let the math do the talking:
49% of Republicans in Iowa.
44% of Republicans in New Hampshire.
Roughly 40% of Republicans in South Carolina.
All of them voted against Trump.
The guy who’s “unstoppable.” The guy who’s basically running as an incumbent. Between 40-50% of Republican primary voters – the absolute, most motivated core of the party – do NOT want Donald Trump as their nominee.
Many of those voters aren’t coming back to him, and that’s just the Republicans. The independents won’t, and the Democrats sure as hell won’t.
Lets Go Brandon
I will remind you once again who you are.
Thanks Hunter
Did you and Larry just get back from Russia? Haven’t been on here much this week. How is Vlad? Hope he is worried about how Alexei Navalny murder is affecting his country and his future. You guys talk about that?
He says to tell your momma Hi
History will not reflect kindly on the adults pushing this bullshit to kids, mark my words. History will not reflect kindly on the adults pushing this bullshit to kids, mark my words. Remember, the people conducting the Salem Witch Trials thought they were doing the right thing too.
Woke Mind Virus is deadly…to those under the care and guidance of the infected.
, the people conducting the Salem Witch Trials thought they were doing the right thing too.
Woke Mind Virus is deadly…to those under the care and guidance of the infected.
MAGA Christian Nationalist hate is the disease. If there’s one thing that God has shown over and over, it’s that he hates false Christians, with their false gods.
Child victimizing clinic. Democrats have never met a vulnerable group they aren’t willing to use for political gain.
WTF are you talking about? How about we discuss how that stupid puppet b*tch Reynolds is willing to starve poor kids so she can give the money to Rastetter, who owns her, lock, stock, and barrel.
Cool down Amanda
Blast from the Past back when WE bought 45’s & LP’s…See today’s Music Artist have Figured Out going back to Vinyl not only does the Music SOUND Better People can’t Copy IT.
All these Elderly Folks walking for Exercise claiming they walk 10k steps 12k steps are those Normal Steps OR Biden Steps to & from the Bathroom?
Repeat from yesterday, Your mind is going if not already gone.
It’s Drumpf who’s the diaper wearing idiot. Did you see and hear him at the Mason City event? Magnets in water?! John Deere?!
VERY common now. You are openly and freely discriminated against if you are white, straight, older and Christian.
LOL yeah, no. You wish
Again I will say, file a class action suit against the US Gov for any person harmed, injured or killed by an illegal for the failure of the US Gov to protect its citizens.
Like on Jan. 6, when the sitting fake president was the perpetrator?
Fake? another election denier l see
NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING TO BIDDERS
2024 PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM
PROJECT NO. 24-1003
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 26th day of March, 2024 for furnishing materials and labor for the 2024 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 2nd day of April 2024.
At said time and place, a public hearing will also be held on the 2nd day of April 2024 for proposed plans, specifications, and proposed form of the contract for said 2024 Pavement Marking Program, and at said hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of said improvements.
Please check the posted agenda in advance of the April 2, 2024, 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
PROJECT – B
ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY
1. Edge Line, White LF 50,389
2. Bike Crossing Lines, White LF 5,050
3. Bike Lane Symbol, White EACH 102
4. Shared Bike Lane Symbol, White EACH 408
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 2024 Pavement Marking Program, Project No. 24-1003, 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 “2024 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 June 21, 2024.
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
CITY OF MASON CITY, IOWA: WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT B + C Project #20032 BERGLAND + CRAM ARCHITECTS
SECTION 00 1113
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF MASON CITY, IA, – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT MASON CITY, IOWA
CONTRACTORS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC BID LETTING FOR THE CITY OF MASON CITY, IA.: – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREFORE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: BIDS FOR THE CITY OF MASON CITY, IA.: – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION.
Sealed bids for the CITY OF MASON CITY, IA.: – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT shall be received by 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at City Hall, Deputy City Clerk’s Office, 10 First Street NW, Mason City, IA 50401, before 2:00 p.m., according to the designated clock in the Deputy City Clerk’s Office. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read shortly after 2:00 p.m., March 14, 2024, at the City Hall, Deputy City Clerk’s Office, Mason City, Iowa. Neither the City nor its agents will assume liability for the inability of a bidder to submit a bid in a timely manner. Bidders bear full and complete responsibility for the timely submission of such bid. Bids received after the deadline will be rejected.
At the regular meeting on March 19, 2024, , at 7:00 p.m. in the Mason City Room, Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd Street SE, Mason City, Iowa. A Public Hearing will also be held. At said hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for said project, the same now being on file in the office of the City Clerk, reference to which is made for a more detailed and complete description of the proposed improvements, and at said time and place the said Council will also receive and consider any comments/objections to said plans, specifications and form of contract or to the estimated cost of said improvements made by any interested party.
Consideration of bids and the award of contract may be made by the City Council of Mason City to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder determined on the basis of a combination of the base bid and selected alternates at the regular meeting on March 19, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mason City Room, Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd Street SE, Mason City, Iowa. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities or irregularities and to enter into such Contract or Contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the City of Mason City.
Scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following: The Work includes the construction of landscaped trail and site features as well as accompanying Civil Engineering and associated electrical lighting, etc., along the north bank of Willow Creek, south of the South Bridge Mall parking lot, 15, S. Washington Ave., to 15, S. Delaware Ave., Mason City, IA.
A Pre-bid walk-through will be held Tuesday March 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Project Site for all Contractors interested in bidding the project.
Beeline + Blue Reprographics, 2507 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50312, (515) 244-1611 [Publisher of the documents]
https://www.beelineplanroom.com
Master Builders of Iowa Plan Room, 221 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph. 515-288-8904, Fx. 515/ 288-8718, Cindy Adams –
cadams@mbionline.com
Reed Construction Data: 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092 Mason City Plan Room, Mason City, Iowa (electronic only)
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Bids will be received and project constructed under a single prime contract. Bids must be on a lump sum basis. Work to commence on or about April 8, 2024, and be substantially complete on or before June 2, 2025.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:
Bid documents will be available for viewing at the Mason City Clerk’s Office, 10 First Street NW., Mason City, IA 50401, and the Architect’s office 115 S. Delaware Ave., for examination by bidders. Copies may be obtained from Bergland & Cram Architects, Mason City, Iowa for a refundable charge of $100.00 per set., and at the following locations:
blob:https://northiowatoday.com/886b1dce-e667-4051-99c0-2f8085582aecComplete sets of bidding documents are available from Beeline + Blue, (515) 244-1611. Bidders may contact Beeline + Blue and visit their website (http://www.beelineplanroom.com) to order the Bid Documents. A $100.00 deposit or current MBI/ABC Plans Request Card, made payable to City of Mason City is required which will provide for a complete paper copy of the drawings and Project Manual specifications. Any shipping and handling costs are the responsibility of the bidder. Bidders shall have the option to make a special request to receive a CD copy of the Project Manual and Drawings in lieu of the paper copy. Plan deposits will be refunded upon the return of the documents, in good condition, to Beeline + Blue Reprographics within 14 days after the award of the project. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of the plan deposit.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 00 1113 1
CITY OF MASON CITY, IOWA: WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT B + C Project #20032 BERGLAND + CRAM ARCHITECTS
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance and Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds both in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price and in accordance with other requirements outlined in the Bid Documents.
BASIS OF BIDS:
Bidders will be required to provide evidence of successful experience with projects of similar type and size. The City Council of Mason City reserves the right to conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any bid and to establish the responsibility and qualifications of the bidders, proposed subcontractors, and other organizations to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents to its satisfaction within the prescribed time. In addition, the City may require submission of AIA Document A305, Contractor Qualification Statement, at its discretion.
The Bidder shall include all requested Forms and attachments with their submission of the Bid Form; failure to comply may be cause for rejection.
By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor. A completed bidder’s resident status form must be submitted by all bidders with their bids.
All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and City Policies.
______________________________________ Aaron Burnett
City Administrator
City of Mason City
Each Bid shall be submitted on the Bid Form provided with the Bidding Documents. No oral, facsimile or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered. Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the City Hall, Deputy City Clerk’s Office, 10 First Street NW, Mason City, IA 50401, —Attention Diana Black, City Clerk, in sealed envelopes marked with the Project Name and name and address of Bidder. All bids shall be sealed and plainly marked. Any alteration of the bid form may be cause for rejection of the bid. A signed copy of the Construction Progress Schedule and Resident Bidder Form are to be included with the bid.
Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid submitted. Bid Security must be in the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a separate sealed envelope clearly labeled Bid Security. Bid Security must be in one of the following forms: Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Certified Share Draft or an approved Bond Form.
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Should the successful bidder fail or neglect to furnish satisfactory performance/payment bonds, refuse to enter into a Contract on the basis of the bid, or fail to meet the requirements of this Notice and the specifications regulating the award, the bidder’s security may be retained as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the date and hour set for opening of bids.
IOWA STATE SALES TAX: This project is tax exempt. Do Not include Iowa State Sales Tax in any calculation of Bid totals. Contractors and Suppliers will be provided an Iowa sales tax exemption certificate for this project.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Serve these along with bone spur buffalo chips.
You would eat it every meal
Liberals will try to put those illegals in office.
Joe will, like he always does, bungle this up. The terror unleashed on Israel on October 7 would have never happened if Joe and his merry band of nitwit diversity-hires had lost in 2020. He thinks he’s a “foreign policy expert.” LOL. He knows when it’s ice cream time. That is all.
It happened because they’ve been at each other’s throats for more than 3000 years. Hamas saw the sh*tshow the MAGAtards were creating in the House, and the minute that deeply closeted freak GAYtz robbed the House of the Speaker, they attacked. They know no money for aid to Israel could be provided without Congress authorizing funds, which can’t be done without a Speaker. They watch us like hawks, and obviously understand our government better than you do.
Revised Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice:
He’s just plain mentally impaired, and all the MAGAtards know it, which is why they hurried to say that about President Biden first. They knew it was only a matter of time.
If there is a simple political truth, it’s that voters hate inflation. If there’s another, it’s that they also hate the policies that snuff it out.
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign highlights the tensions between these two truths. The former president has blasted President Biden for the rise in prices over the past few years. But Trump also criticizes high interest rates — the Federal Reserve’s key tool for lowering inflation. And the second-term agenda he is proposing contains few policies that economists believe would reduce inflation.
In fact, some would risk pushing prices higher.
Those include higher tariffs, which could raise costs for American consumers. Trump has also pledged to deport many undocumented immigrants, which could cause labor shortages that lift prices on food and other items. And while Trump has not laid out his plans in sufficient detail for economists to judge how his agenda as a whole would affect inflation, there’s little to suggest that his policies would stamp out price increases.
Really liked it better 4 years ago in the last administration
That’s because young people are emotionally decrepit and no one has clued them in on that fact because it would further hurt their feelings…
Destroy America – check
New World Order – check
WWIII – Check
Civil War – Better damn well get ready!
YOU voted for it!
When America is flooded with tens of millions of Illegals, the communist know it will eventually break the system. He also knows these people have no morning to our founding and what we are
That’s what he wants from them here. It’s less work for him.
America isn’t losing its standing in the world by accident
Cities aren’t releasing murders to kill again by accident
We didn’t take in 8 MILLION ILLEGALS this year by accident
The destruction is Intentional.
Wake up and grow up.
THIS is all planned
Polio, tuberculosis, leprosy, malaria, and other diseases once eradicated or controlled are making a comeback. YOU voted for it!!!
They can now vote in our elections!!
THERE is NO way to send OVER 8 MILLION of them home! They are in every city, every state but THIS administration has NO idea where they are!
They are NOT vetted! They are NOT tested!!
His “Border Czar” has NEVER been to the Border!!!
There’s more illegal terrorists here in the US than anywhere else in the world. That’s where the civil war I hear people talk about that’s suppose to happen in the US. It will be between the true US patriots against the illegal terrorist and the domestic democrat terrorist.
Define “true US patriots”. I am sure it will be a convoluted definition but give it a try. Will you include those who took part in trump’s attempted overthrow of our government on January 6th?
Ever seen a gov’t overthrow with out weapons?
You are mistaken or you are lying. There were many weapons at the insurrection. https://www.everytown.org/were-guns-present-at-the-january-6th-capitol-insurrection/
Nine people make a insurrection against hundreds of police and only one shot was an unarmed woman
You stated there were no weapons. When shown there were weapons, you deflect. Did you read the part about thousands of rounds of ammunition were found? Critical thinking would lead one to believe that nine weapons wouldn’t need thousands of rounds of ammunition so there must have been a lot of weapons that weren’t found and many who had weapons weren’t arrested at the time.
Talk about deflection…or you have been to an insurrection before
Explain to me where I deflected away from the subject which was (before you deflected) Larry’s definition of “true patriots”. My comment was to question him about his definition of true patriots and whether he would include those who took part in the attempted overthrow of our government.
Love the attempted part
Aah, so you can’t show me where I deflected. That figures because I didn’t.
Animals ARE truly Smarter than Humans as Only Humans would Choose & Allow the Dumbest & Weakest among them to Lead Them!
Ok Mohawks, one of my agenda items was security in School to protect our Students. I was told there were 9 major fights in the High School today. Better put a stop to this just going to get worse. This really pisses me off the money we wasted on Riverhawks we should have used for security.
Try 11 fights…I think the high school needs security and cops in hallways at all times! Other kids that do not behave this way are frightened to go to school, because they don’t know what is going to happen next. The kids that act this way need to be kicked out of school for good and go elsewhere or be home schooled for everyone’s safety! Parents talk with your kids if you get that call from them or a text stating to you they do not feel safe at school and they are anxious, scared etc go get them make them feel safe and do what is best for them!
It’s time to do something before something bigger happens in this school!!
My kid goes to MC schools and hasn’t seen or heard any of this. More of your lies. Even if it was true, it’s the parents’ fault.
Who told you this?
Parents on facebook?
What parents?
Students parents, check it out
Show me where to check it out.
Facebook
Just any random person’s page on FB or do you have a specific person’s page I should check on? If it is the first answer, you don’t have a place; if it was the second, produce a name.
If you don’t know any parents at the school….l am not going to out them to you to be ridiculed as you libs do
Ha ha ha. In other words, you don’t have any proof.
Guess you don’t have facebook..
I would imagine by now that among colleges, Harvard rates in popularity about where Bud Light rates among beer brands.
If my job was hiring employees if a candidate showed me a Harvard degree on their application it would immediately go in the trash. A large percent of our congress are Harvard grads, maybe that’s why my government is so screwed up.
Marxist institutions of brainwashing. All designed to destroy the country.
Harvard becomes a terrorist training camp
A sick administration who cares more for the vote than the US citizens. Such a beautiful soul. May she rest in peace.
Wonder how many MORE Murdering Rapist because of HIS Open Border from Doesn’t matter where, Biden will allow into Our Country before HE leaves Office?
All these Elderly Folks walking for Exercise claiming they walk 10k steps 12k steps are those Normal Steps OR Biden Steps to & from the Bathroom?
A Gov’t so evil that has so much power, who will spend 3 years pushing a lie of Russian collusion to take Trump down, has no right to run any agency or courts in this country ever again ! The Left will lie, cheat, steal and kill to get what they want. And will take down anyone who speaks out against their evil. Evil will not win as long as we keep God’s name on our lips and ask for his help against the Devil.
And the FBI and democrats that filed fake impeachment of Russian collusion are free of charges. Go figure
You know if Trump did that they would be screaming at the top of the lungs but when they do it, oh that’s okay I’m hating this two tier system that we have and needs to be switched to one tier system where if these people are held to the correct view
Thought you weren’t religious. Guess you were lying again.
How about this?
“For example, at the Conservative Political Action Convention’s recent annual meeting, right-wing conspiracy theorist Jack Posobiec proclaimed during a panel discussion, “I just wanted to say, welcome to the end of democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely. We didn’t get all the way there on January 6, but we will endeavor to get rid of it and replace it with this right here.” Posobiec then held up a Christian cross on his necklace, adding, “That’s right, because all glory, all glory is not to government, all glory is to God.””
You are a big fan of Posobiec so this should say about what you think too. Guess overthrowing democracy is ok if it comes from a right wing wacko.
take the T away and all thats left is RUMP, everyone knows another name for rump,, its ASS
President Trump needs to sue all these people for these outrageous, ridiculous lawsuits. They’re either creating crimes to charge him with or charging him with false crimes. I just don’t see how they can do this legally in any way or form. Everyone of them that’s making these charges can probably be charged with the exact same charges if you follow their examples of a crime.
Sadly, there is no known cure for the woke mind virus.
You are in a cult.
You keep drinkin the kool-aid….
How many Willis’s are in our legal system? DEI babies groomed into hate and resentment and elevated in the system to destroy the system. Fifty years of this corruption.
What a shock, a couple of corrupt Democrats lied. The big guy who orchestrated this indictment lies every single day.
They lied in court under oath!! Now the appeals from those previously convicted will start rolling in. How many will be overturned? Guess that’s worth it to Democrats to “get Trump”. What a bunch of clowns these Democrats are!!
Haley has lost her own state in a real vote and is behind Trump in every other state according to polls , normally a candidate would withdraw at this stage , due to lack of funding , but funnily enough her funding is going up higher than Trump’s , as she is being funded by the Deep State to keep going , because they are hoping to block Trump legally in the courts. So much for Democracy the American establishment will tell you they are trying to spread around the world .
Do we really think they’ll let Trump be the nominee in the general election? Let’s not forget how far they’re willing to go. Better be prepared because the Democratic Party is all in for total control and domination. Haley is a plant with well known democratic support. She hasn’t gone out for a reason.
When someone loses their own state how can they possibly think they can win others lol. Girl, take a lesson from Christie.
At this point Haley staying in the race says volumes. She is willing to waste millions of dollars to get what she wants. Even if the cause is futile. I don’t want her hand in tax dollars. She’s no better than Biden.
No surprise here https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/0r1zdHPdQ6IedoOqH2nYEMuGLVohVsXoSGSWHAlBmz3MRvokela7QQpIDUROdK02nY9bAj6haTgguJLfYh6yUYVVuW2E-TVGQAM_RkLrBpTPBmHMfhnJDaB_ohse_d6UpfIChU0B9chHTdwND_re-4c
Even after begging democrats to vote for her Haley still gets whooped in her own state.
Biden has allowed more than 10 Million Illegals into our Country…Singley That’s MORE than 36 of OUR State Populations. What does that tell you? If you’re here illegally you’re a terrorist.
Funny how the POS Politicians are asking for Americans to Take In Illegals to OUR Homes but NOT Once have they EVER asked to take in a Homeless VET!
Or the dems and rhinos haven’t taken them in. Also after 30 days do they turn into squatters and they take over your home. Wouldn’t that be a slap in the face?
You can tell by Biden’s vague look the lights are not on and there’s nobody home upstairs. History Books will not look kindly on his Presidency and destruction of this Country.
Wanna bet? They will certainly look at him more benevolently than trump and the destruction he has already caused.
Biden HAS to Run to Keep Himself & Pardon Hunter & other Family Members for ALL the Crimes THEY’VE Committed against Our Country & the American People.
Didn’t think of it that way. It’s the only sure way. Otherwise he could be used as the scapegoat. How many more has this happened to that we don’t know about. It’ll be like illegal terrorist against true Americans.
Treasonous people. What do you do to people like this, by the law?
Change Biden to trump and Pardon himself you have it accurate.
Was right the first time.. Biden has changed the country with open borders
Your TDS is flaring up again….better have some more kool-aid
So says the cult member
Too bad you can’t deny it
Too bad you can’t deny it
Should never matter what gender, race, background, sexual preference when determining pay. Only skills and knowledge of the job expected should matter. We live in a time that looks at the least important thing about the job.
That what the democrats want – equal pay regardless of your race, sex, background or sexual preference.
You left out skills and knowledge…on purpose?
No, I was saving them for you as I know you have neither.
Sorry, l am not your family
We can assume that they’re not having a great time on Google’s normally upbeat, chic campus right about now. It’s very likely the organic gardens are unattended, the massage rooms are empty, and the on-site cooking classes are suspended until further notice. That’s because, as we discussed yesterday, the launch of Google’s exciting new, cutting-edge AI platform called “Gemini” has very quickly turned into a debacle, and for good reason: Gemini does not recognize the existence of white people.
SPRING FUN AT THE NATURE CENTER
LIME CREEK LITTLES – SPRING SINGERS
Thursday, March 14, 5-6 pm, Lime Creek Nature Center
This program is for children ages 4-6 with their adults. Come and hear about all the different spring singers and what they are singing about. With the change of the season comes a change in sounds. Through play, story, and song we will certainly make some noise at this program! Please register by Wednesday, March 13.
CONSERVATION COFFEE CLUB – SCENIC ICELAND
Wednesday, March 20, 9:30-11 am, Lime Creek Nature Center
Enjoy some social time with coffee, tea and treats followed by a conservation focused program. Lime Creek volunteer and Foundation Board member, Bruce McKee will show pictures and videos of his recent adventure to Iceland. Explore the beautiful capital city of Reykjavik, waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs, black sand beaches and more. Learn how he planned this trip of a lifetime!
Cost is $3.00 for nature center members or $5.00 for nonmembers. Registration deadline is March 15 by 4 pm.
SPRING HIKES AT LIME CREEK
Spring Awakening, Tuesday, March 19, 7:15-8:15 am, Lime Creek Conservation Area
Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 5-6:30 pm, Lime Creek Conservation Area
Come and enjoy some time outdoors. Explore and discover how Lime Creek is waking up this spring. Come for one or come for both. We will be celebrating the first day of Spring and Earth Day by connecting to our world deeper. These experiences are designed for all ages. Please note that we will be walking on uneven surfaces that may not be suitable for strollers or walkers. There is not cost for this program. Please register by the day before the hike(s).
DUTCH OVEN COOKING
Wednesday, May 29, 4:30-7:30 pm, Lime Creek Nature Center
Sensational cooking is not just done in the kitchen! Discover the fun and delicious world of Dutch oven cooking in the outdoors. Learn some basics while working in small groups to prepare a variety of dishes. Enjoy a community meal after baking with fire. This program is intended for ages 16 and up. Please indicate any food preferences/allergies upon registration to allow time to meet your needs.
Cost is $20 per person. Registration deadline is May 24 and please note that this program has limited spots available!
Get your shoes before we shut ’em down. No guarantees, no returns, made by real Americans living in China.
Guess that is better than getting money from China for no apparent reason
I am surprised that No1 of 1 (Larry to those of us who know of him) hasn’t gone on record about the republican’s screwup with their investigation of the Bidens and all the wrong about that investigation. Chuckles Grassley is turning over in his grave.
Friggin’ Brandon…
What else can you say, a Democrat Judge finds him guilty of fraud before any trial starts, then fines him over $450 million when there is NO victims( besides Trump and his family) and the DA campaigned on getting Trump and destroy him . Another Democrat DA has him on trial over BS voter interference in Georgia. Another trial in D.C. by Democrat court for Jan 6 “insurrection” , even though over a thousand has been convicted, NOT a single person has been charged for it. Then he has another trial over Legally obtained classified documents by Democrats , and let Biden off for having illegally obtained classified documents. Yes this is ALL political. TRUMP 2024
Yeah, trump for 2024 years in prison.
The Dr can’t even cure your Trump Dysfunctional Syndrome
Oops…l was wrong. You need to Dr in Canada, they fix all medical needs
We are the only major nation who doesn’t have universal health care so going to a doctor in Canada would certainly be cheaper.
And guaranteed death, just ask, if that is your choice
Really? Guaranteed? Lots of living Canadians who have seen a doctor in their country.
Especially the ones that want to die
kiss his ass goodbye
Biden just passed student debt to the Americans that have already paid their own bills
This is the Only way Biden can get votes. And thanks for passing that expense on to everyone that didn’t go to college.
Biden wants them to feel obligated. I paid your loan off so you vote for me ??? And unfortunately there will be some who will .
More bullsh*t. Those loans were for worthless education at Drumpf buddies for-profit schools. The kids pay thousands of dollars for degrees that employers won’t accept, and worthless credits that won’t transfer. It’s another scam by the greedy rich, and that’s all it’s ever been.
Democrat greedy rich, that is….
It’s my understanding that the banks didn’t file suit? Ok, so where does this money go? The banks are saying they are not victims, so why the law suit? This makes absolutely no sense.
The media does not give all the information. It’s generally the Banks that do the appraisals. Also, if the property is overvalued then why doesn’t the State benefit from the property tax. If the city takes over Trump’s property, then there will be no tax revenue and will be filled with homeless immigrants.
This is such a shame. When you go to sell a house, you have an idea what it is worth. When an offer comes in, they do their due diligence and get an appraisal. That’s how it works. The banks need to do their due diligence before they hand out funds. No one was harmed here and why was there no jury trial. This judge and DA had an agenda from the get go. Now businesses would be smart to have second thoughts about doing business in New York if this is allowed to stand.
There weren’t even any VICTIMS!!! These banks WANT to do business with TRUMP!! This is a CROCK!! This has got to get fixed NOW!!! So WRONG!!
The American taxpayers are the victims, since we fund the FDIC, which had to clean up the mess! Drumpf doesn’t think anything he does is wrong, when in reality it all is.
Yes, he wrong for not charging Hillary
He and the republicans tried to charge her but none of them could find any crime she committed.
Humm…not like today, where show me a person and l’ll make up a crime
That is true about the republicans in the House. Keep looking.
They will and find the truth
Biden was really anxious to console the wife and daughter of the Russian who died BUT what about the American families of those being murdered by illegals. He calls Putin a murderer. What about the person allowing murderers to walk freely into our country?
Anybody ever told you you are a moron?
Hate the truth?
I am sure people have said you are a moron before, so I guess I don’t need to tell you. I do have to remind Larry now and again.
voice of experience? Is that why you quit going to family get togethers, tired of hearing the relatives call you moron
Where did Iran get enough money to be able to supply Russia? Biden, after he lifted the sanctions on Iran, put in place by Trump. Now he says he’s going to sanction Russia? So basically, he’s supplying Russia by proxy. He’s also supplying Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis by proxy. This is how you create those forever wars.
Biden did NOT lift any sanctions on Russia, he imposed more of them. It was Drumpf who let the Russians loose in our White House, and gave them our top-secret documents.
He did not lift sanctions, he just ignored the ones that were on them
Really? Provide proof.
selling oil…..
You are selling snake oil just like your cult leader. Most Americans aren’t buying.
typical lib, hate the truth
BIDEN Imposes 500 NEW Sanctions against Russia!…WTF? NOW? 2yrs Later & 113 Billion of OUR Tax Dollars that WE don’t have & were Funding the BULK of this War & just NOW Biden is Imposing 500 New Sanctions!….WHO’S the REAL PUTIN Puppet? WHY the HELL are there Still ANY Remaining New Sanctions IF You REALLY want Ukraine to WIN this War?… You POS or should WE say the Handlers TELLING Biden WTF to DO!
Of course. Biden first acted too late when Russia was on the Ukraine border, and then Biden and our NATO allies have been extremely soft on sanctions. Yet, he wants American taxpayers to continue pouring money into thisBiden war with no clear strategy.
So did Biden’s sanctions before the war started. It all started with him on day one killing the pipeline causing gas prices to go sky high. Since then, Russia has been selling their gas at record prices paying for the Ukraine invasion.
Why is it okay to allow trans-women to infiltrate first-gender women’s spaces (sports, restrooms, jails, etc.) and first-gender women are told to ‘get over it’, instead of placing trans-women in men’s spaces and telling trans-women to ‘get over it’?
Why was it okay for Oklahoma rednecks to beat their nonbinary classmate to death? No police or emergency services called.
Good question, so let’s retaliate instead of investigating
The left in general is not kind! They say they’re tolerant but act intolerant, they say they pursue peace but act violently, they say they champion inclusion but divide everyone into groups and so on and so on. It blows my mind that so many can’t see the difference between a liberal’s words and their actions.
Oh, really? Name one liberal mass shooter.
Things like this are getting monumentally ridiculous. The confederate flag should still be there, not a statue of some random basketball player that did absolutely nothing for mankind. We get it, you’re woke and racist and feel you deserve it. What we deserve is another flood…
The confederacy lasted a whole four years, picked a fight with the rest of the country, and got it’s ass kicked as a result. It shouldn’t be anywhere anymore. You go ahead and pray for that flood. It’s not going to turn out the way you fantasize it will.
Ask California….
You all know where to lay the blame and vote for a positive change so crap like this doesn’t happen to small towns due to radical liberalism run amok…
Liberalism…the most damaging thing that has ever been promoted by our government. There’s going to be a day of reckoning and it won’t be pretty.
Per dictionary.com:
lib·er·al·ism
/ˈlib(ə)rəˌliz(ə)m/
noun
noun: liberalism
Shameful, I feel bad for good teachers. Our generations only get dumber with directed liberal teaching like this.
Like what? If you’re going to spam, at least get good at it.
He’s teaching
Biden walks like a Toddler with a Head Injury & FULL Diaper Boarding Airforce One.
LOL yeah, no. That was old 45. Crapping his pants right now.
You wish
Haley has become unstable. I no longer like her, she has destroyed her career and become a lefty.
Haley is becoming another Liz Cheney. Someone who wouldn’t go away and just damages herself helping the enemy. Her career is close to over if she doesn’t wake up and look at who’s funding her and supporting her.
It was all a f*cking lie, from the jump. Just like we knew it was.
Hunter Biden informant charged with lying had high-level Russian contacts
The informant accused of fabricating a story about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden taking $5 million each in bribes allegedly had high-level Russian intelligence contacts, according to newly filed court documents.
In the filing Tuesday, special counsel David Weiss revealed that after his arrest last week, Alexander Smirnov told the FBI “that officials with Russian intelligence were involved in passing a story” about Hunter Biden.
Prosecutors argued in their filing Smirnov should be held pending trial, with Weiss saying that Smirnov claims that he has active contacts with “multiple foreign intelligence agencies” and that he had planned to leave the U.S. just two days after his arrival last week “for a months-long, multi-country foreign trip.”
I must compliment the democratic leadership that have systematically destroyed big cities in this county over the years! Well done!
What county is that? Perhaps you meant country?
This is what Biden should be doing…….
https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4351026/user-clip-clinton-1995-immigration-sotu
“That’s why our administration has moved aggressively to secure our borders more by hiring a record number of new border guards, by deporting twice as many criminal aliens as ever before, by cracking down on illegal hiring, by barring welfare benefits to illegal aliens. In the budget I will present to you, we will try to do more to speed the deportation of illegal aliens who are arrested for crimes, to better identify illegal aliens in the workplace as recommended by the commission headed by former Congresswoman Barbara Jordan.”
That is pretty much what the bill prepared by the Senate is trying to do but the House Republicans refuse to act on it.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem joined a list of Republican state leaders who have said they will deploy troops to the country’s southern border, which she called a “warzone” in a post announcing the move.
“The SD-Guard’s primary mission will be construction of a wall to stem the flow of illegal immigrants, drug cartels, and human trafficking into the United States of America.”
Wow, Keep drinkin the kool-aid
Did you read the bill? Both bills, one in the Senate, one in the House, had most of what Clinton proposed. Read and learn. This is from the ACLU about why they are glad it didn’t pass but if you read why they didn’t like it, most of the proposal of Clinton were there. https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/senate-rejects-deal-threatening-protections-for-asylum-seekers
Listened to Bill talk, you sayin he didn’t tell us the truth?
Since Oct 2023 20K Chinese not counting Got Aways have crossed our Border. Apparently, THIS Still isn’t a Big Enough Problem for BIDEN to CLOSE OUR BORDER! WHY? China’s Puppet? What do THEY have On Joe?..It’s what THEY are Saying Putin has on Trump.
“It’s what THEY are Saying Putin has on Trump.” You continually say Putin has nothing on trump so you are saying the Chinese have nothing on Biden. Why are you complaining then?
Bank records say China owns Biden’s or in there pocket
ORDINANCE NO. 24 – 3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF MASON CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING TITLES
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, AND 10 REGARDING FEES FOR SERVICE,
BOND, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously set fees for various permits and other charges in Ordinance, but now wishes to allow these fees to be adjusted by Resolution of the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council:
SECTION 1. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 2: “Amusements”, Section 6(B): “Fees and Duration of License” and adopting a new Section 6(B) in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 2
AMUSEMENTS
3-2-6: FEES AND DURATION OF LICENSE:
B. The fees for licenses under this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 2. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 6: “Auctioneers and Auction Sales”, Section 4: “License Fees” and adopting a new Section 4 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 6
AUCTIONEERS AND AUCTION SALES
3-6-4: LICENSE FEES: The fees for licenses under this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 3. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 6: “Auctioneers and Auction Sales”, Section 6: “Auction House; License Required” and adopting a new Section 6 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 6
AUCTIONEERS AND AUCTION HOUSES
3-6-6: AUCTION HOUSE; LICENSE REQUIRED: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or conduct an auction house without having first obtained a license therefor. The application for an auction house license shall give the name or names and addresses of the owners of the business and the names and addresses of persons who are to conduct such auctions, the place of business where the business is to be located, and such other information as the City Clerk may require. All such licenses shall expire on March 31 following the date of issuance. A person holding an auction house license shall not be subject to the provisions of section 3-6-2 of this chapter. The fees for licenses under this this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 4. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 7: “Close Out and Going Out of Business Sales”, Section 5: “License Fees” and adopting a new Section 5 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 7
CLOSE OUT AND GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALES
3-7-5: LICENSE FEES: The fees for licenses under this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 5. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 7: “Close Out and Going Out of Business Sales”, Section 7: “Extension of License Period” and adopting a new Section 7 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 7
CLOSE OUT AND GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALES
3-7-7: EXTENSION OF LICENSE PERIOD: Within the last ten (10) days of the period of any previous license, an application for extension of said license may be made to the City Clerk upon payment of a fee set by resolution of the Council for each day the license period is extended over the original thirty (30) days; provided, that no such single period of extension shall exceed the period of the original license. In no event shall the license period plus the maximum extension period exceed sixty (60) days.
SECTION 6. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 8: “Pawnbrokers”, Section 3: “License Required, Fee” and adopting a new Section 3 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 8
PAWNBROKERS
3-8-3: LICENSE REQUIRED FEE: Before engaging in business, a pawnbroker shall apply for and obtain a license from the City and shall pay therefor a yearly license fee set by resolution of the Council, said license shall expire on March 31 following the date of its issuance; provided, that if said license be issued after October 1 of any year, the said license fee for the remainder of the year shall be one half of the yearly license fee. No refund shall be allowed for any premature surrender or revocation of any such license.”
SECTION 7. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 8: “Pawnbrokers”, Section 9: “Bond” and adopting a new Section 9 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 8
PAWNBROKERS
3-8-9: BOND: No pawnbroker’s license shall be issued until a bond, for the period said license is in effect, shall first be filed, which said bond shall be in a sum set by resolution of the Council, conditioned that said business will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Code and the laws of the State of Iowa, and that such pawnbroker will account for and deliver to any person legally entitled thereto any goods, wares or merchandise or other things of value which may have come into his hands in such business as pawnbroker, or in lieu thereof, he will pay money to the person entitled thereto for the reasonable value thereof.”
SECTION 8. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 9: “Peddlers, Vendors, Transient Merchants, Solicitors”, Section 7: “License Fees” and adopting a new Section 7 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 9
PEDDLERS, VENDORS, TRANSIENT MERCHANTS, SOLICITORS
3-9-7: LICENSE FEES: Fees for licenses under this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 9. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 10: “Vehicles for Hire, Taxicabs, Limousines” Section 4: “Background Investigation Need of Drivers” and adopting a new Section 4 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 10
VEHICLES FOR HIRE, TAXICABS, LIMOUSINES
3-10-4: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NEEDED OF DRIVERS: The City Clerk, upon receiving an application for a license, shall have the Chief of Police or Chief’s designee investigate the statements contained therein and shall investigate the reputation and character of the applicant to determine whether or not they are a proper person to engage in business as proposed.
No person shall operate, or maintain or use any vehicle for hire without first paying the required initial background investigation fee le to the Police Department, or the renewal fee payable to the City Clerk for annual drivers before being authorized by the Chief of Police or Chief’s designee. Fees required under this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 10. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 10: “Vehicles for Hire, Taxicabs, Limousines” Section 6: “Liability Insurance” and adopting a new Section 6 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 10
VEHICLES FOR HIRE, TAXICABS, LIMOUSINES
3-10-6: LIABILITY INSURANCE: No license for any vehicle for hire shall be issued until there has been filed with the City Clerk a certificate of insurance showing issuance of a liability insurance policy covering specifically a “vehicle for hire” for the period of said license, with minimum limits for a single personal injury or death, for multiple injuries or deaths, and for property damage set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 11. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 10: “Vehicles for Hire, Taxicabs, Limousines” Section 7: “License Fees” and adopting a new Section 7 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 10
VEHICLES FOR HIRE, TAXICABS, LIMOUSINES
3-10-7: LICENSE FEES: The license fee shall be set by resolution of the Council and shall be payable to the City Clerk for each vehicle for hire license. Said license shall expire on March 31 following the date of issuance.
SECTION 12. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 12: “Sidewalk Contractors” Section 3: “Requirements for License” and adopting a new Section 3 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 12
SIDEWALK CONTRACTORS
3-12-3: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE:
A. Bond: The application shall be accompanied by a bond, for the period said license is in effect, in a sum set by resolution of the Council, conditioned that the applicant shall indemnify the City against any damages which may occur or injury which may result because of the want of reasonable care or lack of reasonable skill in the performance of such work, and further conditioned that all walks constructed by the applicant shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor, and the provisions of this Code. Said bond shall also be conditioned to maintain the sidewalks for a period of three (3) years after completion.
B. Insurance: The applicant shall file with the Clerk evidence of public liability insurance acceptable to the City, to be in full force and effect for the period of said license, with minimum limits for property damage, for a single personal injury or death, and for multiple injuries or deaths set by resolution of the Council, which insurance shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from the same risks as hereinbefore provided for corporate surety bonds.
C. Fees: The fee for each sidewalk contractor’s license shall be set by resolution of the Council.
D. Term Of License: Licenses, bonds and insurance shall be good for the period expiring March 31 following the issuance thereof.”
SECTION 13. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 12: “Sidewalk Contractors” Section 6(A): “Permits Required (Fees)” and adopting a new Section 6(A) in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 12
SIDEWALK CONTRACTORS
3-12-6: PERMITS REQUIRED: Fees: The permit shall be issued in duplicate, one (1) copy being given to the applicant and one (1) filed in the Office of the City Engineer. Permit shall show the name of the applicant, the exact location of the concrete construction, and such other information as the City Engineer may require. The fees for permits under this section shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 14. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 13: “Excavating Contractors Section 3: “Requirements for License” and adopting a new Section 3 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 13
EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS
3-13-3: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSE:
A. Fee: The application for an excavator’s license shall be accompanied by the license set by resolution of the Council.
B. Bond: Each application for an excavator’s license shall be accompanied by a bond, for the period said license is in effect, in a sum set by resolution of the Council and conditioned that the excavator will replace any street surfaces or installations of public utilities in streets in as good condition as they were before the excavation, will hold the City harmless on account of claims by any person as a result of such excavation activities and pay any and all damages for which the excavator is legally liable as a result of such excavation activities. Blasting activities will only be allowed with special advance permission of the City Engineer and with a bond furnished in an appropriate amount to be determined based on the specific circumstances associated with that blasting.”
C. Insurance: The applicant shall file with the Clerk evidence of public liability insurance acceptable to the City to be in full force and effect for the period of said license, with minimum limits for property damage, for a single personal injury or death, and for multiple injuries or deaths set by resolution of the Council, which insurance shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from the same risks as hereinbefore provided for corporate surety bonds. Said liability insurance shall contain coverage for all excavating operations performed by the licensee. Blasting activities will only be allowed with special advance permission of the City Engineer and with proof of insurance in an appropriate amount to be determined based on the specific circumstances associated with that blasting.
D. Term Of License: All excavators’ licenses shall expire on March 31 following the date of their issuance.”
SECTION 15. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 13: “Excavating Contractors” Section 4(D): “Permit Required” and adopting a new Section 4 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 13
EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS
3-13-4: PERMIT REQUIRED:
D. Fees: Fees for the following permit types shall be set by resolution of the Council:
1. Sanitary Sewer
2. Private Wastewater Disposal System
3. Storm Sewer Collection System
4. Water Distribution System
5. Driveway Approach
6. Sidewalk
7. Street Cutting
8. Test Well Drilling
SECTION 16. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 3, Chapter 14: “Tree Trimming Contractors” Section 3 “License Fee; Insurance” and adopting a new Section 3 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 3
CHAPTER 14
TREE TRIMMING CONTRACTORS
3-14-3: LICENSE FEE; INSURANCE:
A. Fee: Application for such licenses shall be made upon forms provided by the Clerk and each applicant shall pay an annual license fee set by resolution of the Council at the time of making such application.
B. Insurance: The applicant shall file with the Clerk evidence of public liability insurance acceptable to the City to be in full force and effect for the period of said license, with minimum limits set by resolution of the Council for property damage, for a single personal injury or death, and for multiple injuries or deaths, which insurance shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, on account of any and all damage or injury, including death, to real or personal property, whether public or private, which arises out of or is connected with or caused by such tree trimming contractor or contractor’s agents in the performance of this business.
SECTION 17. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 4, Chapter 2A: “Garbage, Refuse, Recyclables, and Yard Waste” Section 2 “Licenses Required” Paragraph A and adopting a new Section 2, Paragraph A in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 4
CHAPTER 2A
GARBAGE, REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, AND YARD WASTE
4-2A-2: LICENSES REQUIRED:
2A. License: Each mixed solid waste hauler and each recycler, doing business in the City, shall obtain an annual license to do so; however, no license shall be required by an employee of the City or one under contract with the City for hauling garbage, refuse, recyclables or yard waste. Such license shall be issued only after payment of the appropriate annual fee and after examination of the equipment and facilities of the licensee, by the sanitary inspector, to determine if the licensee is properly equipped to handle solid waste and recyclables in a safe, clean and sanitary manner.
SECTION 18. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 5, Chapter 1B: “Driveways; Cutting Curbs” Section 1 “Permit Required” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 1, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 5
CHAPTER 1B
DRIVEWAYS; CUTTING CURBS
5-1B-1: PERMIT REQUIRED:
1B. The permit fee for new installation, repair or replacement of a driveway approach and the permit fee for curb sawing or curb grinding shall be set by resolution of the Council and shall be payable at the time said permit is issued; and the same shall be issued in duplicate, one (1) copy being given to the applicant and one (1) filed in the Engineering Office. The permit shall show the name of the applicant, the exact location of the construction, and such other information as the City Engineer may require.”
SECTION 19. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 5, Chapter 1C: “Obstructions and Encroachments” Section 9 “Permit Fees” Paragraph A and adopting a new Section 9, Paragraph A in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 5
CHAPTER 1C
OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
5-1C-9: PERMIT FEES:
A. Any person constructing, maintaining or using any area, vault, room or any other encroachment, except as listed in section 5-1C-2 of this article under, upon or in any part of any public property, shall obtain a permit therefor from the City and shall pay to the City a fee set by resolution of the Council for said permit and when required, additional lease fees. Said fee(s) shall be collected by the City at the time of issuance of the permit.”
SECTION 20. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 5, Chapter 1C: “Obstructions and Encroachments” Section 10 “Temporary Encroachments” and adopting a new Section 10, in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 5
CHAPTER 1C
OBSTRUCTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
5-1C-10: TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENTS; DUMPSTERS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
A. Definitions:
ALLEY: A thoroughfare laid out, established and platted as such, by constituted authority.
DUMPSTER: Any solid waste container not eligible for disposal by the City Sanitation Department.
DUMPSTER PERMIT: Any thirty (30) day permit issued by the Engineering Department for placement of a dumpster on a roadway.
OWNER: The owner of the dumpster.
ROADWAY: The entire width between property lines of a way designated as a public street when any part thereof is open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for purposes of vehicular traffic. (An alley is not considered a roadway.)
SUBSEQUENT DUMPSTER PERMIT: A permit issued within ninety (90) days of a previously issued permit for use at the same address.
B. Temporary Encroachment: A dumpster placed in a roadway shall be considered a temporary encroachment.
C. Liability Insurance: A dumpster shall not be placed in public right-of-way unless the owner of the dumpster has filed with the City Clerk a certificate of insurance showing coverage in amounts set by resolution of the Council and per occurrence for damages to property or injuries to persons that may be caused by the presence of the dumpster in the public right-of- way. The City shall be an additional insured on the policy. The owner of a dumpster that has damaged public property during placement or removal, shall reimburse the City for said damages.
D. Approval Of Dumpster Placed In Right-Of-Way: The owner of the dumpster shall contact the City Engineer, or designee, and request that a dumpster be placed in the City right-of-way. The owner shall provide the proposed dumpster location, intended use, size, time frame needed and any other information necessary. If approved, the City Engineer, or designee, will grant permission for the owner to place the dumpster in the City right-of-way.
E. Dumpster Permits: Except as hereinafter provided, a dumpster shall not be placed or remain in a roadway unless the owner has a valid dumpster permit from the Engineering Department.
1. Permit Application: The completed application for a permit to place a dumpster on the public right-of-way shall be made by the owner of the dumpster or the owner’s designee to the Engineering Department on a form available from the department. The application must be accompanied by a sketch showing the approximate location of the dumpster.
2. Fees: The fee for a thirty (30) day dumpster permit shall be set by resolution of the Council. Subsequent fees for each permit will be an additional fee in the same dollar amount per thirty (30) days.
3. Issuance Of Permit: Dumpster permits shall be for a period of thirty (30) days. No more than two (2) subsequent thirty (30) day dumpster permits shall be issued for the same address within any given calendar year. The City Engineer or designee reserves the right to waive the maximum of two (2) subsequent permits. The City Engineer or designee may deny the permit application or revoke a permit after issuance if there is noncompliance with any of the requirements of this section or if a health or safety concern arises.
F. Dumpster Safety Provisions: Dumpsters placed in the roadway shall not need a permit if they meet all of the following criteria:
1. Both ends of the dumpster facing oncoming traffic have Department of Transportation certified reflective tape of a minimum width of two inches (2”); said tape running in a continuous line or in a breaking pattern covering at least fifty percent (50%) of the perimeter of the ends and located as close to the extreme edges of the ends as possible.
2. Dumpster is placed not more than twelve inches (12″) from the curb, or, in the absence of a curb, from the edge of the traveled way and does not extend more than nine feet (9′) out from the curb or, in the absence of a curb, from the edge of the traveled way.
3. Dumpster is not placed closer than thirty feet (30′) from any intersection or alley or provide a visibility barrier for the traveling public.
4. Dumpster complies with all relevant traffic restrictions applicable to motor traffic.
5. The dumpster does not remain in the roadway longer than fourteen (14) days.
6. There is at least sixteen feet (16′) of traveled way available along the traveled side of a dumpster placed in a roadway.
7. The dumpster does not block a sidewalk.
G. Removal Of Dumpster:
a. The City Engineer or designee may determines that the location or condition of a dumpster is a health or safety risk and require its removal from any public right-of-way within twenty four (24) hours.
b. The City Engineer or designee may determines that the owner of a dumpster has not complied with the requirements under Paragraph F of this section, and require removal or relocation of the dumpster.
H. Fines: Any owner of a dumpster in violation of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00).”
SECTION 21. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 5, Chapter 1F: “Commercial Use of Public Right-of-Way” Section 4 “Use for Sidewalk Sales” Paragraph F and adopting a new Section 4, Paragraph F in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 5
CHAPTER 1F
COMMERCIAL USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
5-1F-4: USE FOR SIDEWALK SALES:
F. No person shall sell or display merchandise, or permit the sale or display of merchandise, under this section until he or she has first obtained liability insurance or an amendment or rider to an existing liability insurance policy insuring the said person and the City and its officers and employees, against liability which might arise out of the display or sale of merchandise by such person upon the public sidewalk in amounts set by resolution of the Council per occurrence and cumulative. Failure to obtain such insurance shall be a misdemeanor violation of this Code. The City, together with its officers and employees, shall be named as additional insured in the said liability insurance policy, and shall meet all other requirements established by the City.”
SECTION 22. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 1: “Public Utilities” Section 4 “Permit Required and Fees; Water Service Connections” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 4, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 1
PUBLIC UTILITIES
6-1-4: PERMIT REQUIRED AND FEES; WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
B. The permit and inspection fee for each water service, new installation or repair, and for each water service disconnection shall be set by resolution of the Council, payable at said time permit is issued; and the same shall be issued in duplicate, one (1) copy being given to the applicant and one (1) filed with the Engineering Department. The fee schedule for time and materials charges for water service connections shall be set by resolution of the Council.”
SECTION 23. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 1A: “Water Rates” Section 1 “Rates and Charges Established” Paragraph C and adopting a new Section 1, Paragraph C in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 1A
WATER RATES
6-1A-1: RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED:
C. Payment: All water bills which are paid in full on or before the fifteenth day after delivery or mailing thereof shall be eligible for a ten percent (10%) discount and ten percent (10%) of the gross amount of said bill shall be subtracted therefrom. Any payment transmitted through the United States mail postmarked on or before the fifteenth day shall be deemed paid within fifteen (15) days. If any water bill shall not be paid, or if transmitted through the United States mail postmarked on or before the twenty fifth day following the date of delivery or mailing, the property served shall be subject to immediate discontinuance of service. A hearing on disconnection must be requested in writing by twelve o’clock (12:00) noon of the payment due date as identified on the Disconnection Notice. At this hearing the customer must be prepared to provide or present any evidence or information in their possession that would dispute the amounts owed as described in the notice or otherwise disputing the disconnection notice. The hearing will be with the Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director or designee and between twelve o’clock (12:00) noon and four thirty o’clock (4:30) P.M. of the payment due date on Disconnection Notice. When water service shall have been discontinued for nonpayment, service shall not be reestablished until all indebtedness owed by the owner has been paid, together with an additional charge of set by resolution of the Council for cutting service off and on. For purposes of this paragraph, service is considered “discontinued” at close of business on the final day designated in the Disconnection Notice, whether or not the water to the address has been physically shut off.
SECTION 24. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 1A: “Water Rates” Section 4 “Meter Replacement Fee” and adopting a new Section 4 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 1A
WATER RATES
6-1A-4 METER REPLACEMENT FEE: Water meters must be replaced occasionally which normally requires access to the water meter on private property. If a final notice is provided both via posting of the notice on the property where the meter is located and certified letter to the address of the record title owner(s) of the property on record for the property with the County Assessor’s Office (regardless of signature for, or physical receipt of, such notice and/or certified letter), the unresponsive property owner shall be charged a monthly service fee set by resolution of the Council in addition to the otherwise applicable monthly charges and fees for water service. This service fee shall commence thirty (30) days following the date of posting or postmark of such notice, whichever is later, until the water meter is replaced at the property in question. Additionally, the City may elect to have the water service disconnected until the water meter is allowed to be replaced. Nothing in this section shall limit the City’s ability to exercise any and all remedies allowed by law.”
SECTION 25. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 1C: “Private Wells” Section 3 “Permit Process” Paragraph E and adopting a new Section 3, Paragraph E in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 1C
PRIVATE WELLS
6-1C-3: PERMIT PROCESS:
E. The application shall not be deemed complete until all information, data and testing results required by the Mason City Engineering Department have been submitted for consideration along with the application fee set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 26. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 2: “Sanitary Sewers” Section 6, Paragraph B “Private Wastewater Disposal” and adopting a new Section 6, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 2
SANITARY SEWERS
6-2-6: PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL:
B. Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a permit from the Engineering Department. Said applicant shall supplement any plans, specifications and other information as is deemed necessary by the City Engineer. A permit and inspection fee set by resolution of the Council shall be paid to the City at the time the application is filed.
SECTION 27. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 2: “Sanitary Sewers” Section 7, “Building Sewers and Connections” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 7, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 2
SANITARY SEWERS
6-2-7: BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS:
B. There shall be the following classes of building sewer permits:
1. For residential and commercial service; and
2. For service to establishments producing industrial wastes. In either case, a City licensed excavating contractor shall obtain a permit furnished by the Engineering Department. The permit request shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications or other information considered pertinent in the judgment of the City Engineer. A permit and inspection fee in amounts set by resolution of the Council for residential, for commercial, for industrial property, and for each sanitary sewer disconnection shall be payable at time said permit is issued; and the same shall be issued in duplicate, one copy being given to the applicant and one filed in the Engineering Department.
SECTION 28. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 2A: “Sewer Rates” Section 7, “Adjustments to Bill” and adopting a new Section 7 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 2A
SEWER RATES
6-2A-7: ADJUSTMENTS TO BILL: Only one (1) adjustment will be made during any twelve (12) month period.
If an adjustment is needed for water that did not enter the sanitary sewer system, the customer must provide verification that the water did not enter the sanitary sewer. The bill will be adjusted by deducting the previous year’s average quarterly consumption and dividing the difference between the Public Utilities Department and the consumer.
For total credit on the sewer rental bill, the consumer may purchase a separate water meter to meter the flow not discharged to the sanitary sewer. The credit meter shall be installed and maintained by the owner. The owner shall notify the Public Utilities Department before removing the credit meter in order to receive credit. A service fee set by resolution of the Council will be charged for any part of a quarterly billing period the credit meter is used.
SECTION 29. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 2B: “Waste Haulers” Section 3, “Issuance of License” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 3, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 2B
WASTE HAULERS
6-2B-3: ISSUANCE OF LICENSE:
B. License Fee And Bond: An application shall be required for each vehicle used by the applicant, along with a license fee and a bond with reasonable surety in amounts set by resolution of the Council for the faithful compliance with the provisions of this article including the prompt payment of fees, fines and damages.
SECTION 30. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 6, Chapter 3: “Storm Sewers” Section 8, “Permits Required” and adopting a new Section 8 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 6
CHAPTER 3
STORM SEWERS
6-3-8: PERMITS REQUIRED: No construction shall be allowed within the corporate limits of any Municipally owned property, sidewalks or alleys by any City licensed excavating contractor or any other person without first obtaining a permit.
A. Fees: The permit and inspection fees for residential, for commercial, for industrial property, and for each storm sewer disconnection shall be set by resolution of the Council and shall be, payable at time said permit is issued; and the same shall be issued in duplicate, one (1) copy being given to the applicant and one (1) filed in the Engineering Department. Permit shall show the name of the applicant, the exact location of the concrete construction, and such other information as the Engineering Department may require.
SECTION 31. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 8, Chapter 3: “General Offenses” Section 8, “Consumer Fireworks” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 8, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 8
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL OFFENSES
8-3-8: CONSUMER FIREWORKS:
B. Sales; General Requirements:
1. Conformance With State And Local Law: All sales of consumer fireworks shall conform to the requirements of Iowa Code section 727.2, title 12, “Zoning Regulations”, of this Code, and all other applicable sections of this Code.
2. Application: Prior to establishing any sales outlet for consumer fireworks, an application on a form supplied by the Fire Department shall be submitted, along with all required attachments, and the initial inspection fee, to the City Fire Marshal. Attachments shall include:
a. Proof Of License: Proof of licensing from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
b. Proof Of Liability Insurance: Proof of liability insurance, separate from the building property insurance, covering all aspects of consumer fireworks sales per occurrence and in aggregate in amounts set by resolution of the Council.
c. Site Plan: All initial applications for establishment of a consumer fireworks sales outlet shall include a detailed site plan, drawn to a measurable scale, showing the location of all permanent buildings on the site and the location of any temporary structures erected for sales of consumer fireworks.
d. Emergency Contacts: The applicant shall submit a completed emergency contact information form for fireworks sales from the Mason City Fire Department.
e. Transient Merchant License: Except for non-temporary sales and wholesale operations, all applicants shall provide proof of application for a transient merchant license from the City Clerk.
SECTION 32. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 8, Chapter 6: “Noise Control” Section 6, “Noise Permits” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 6, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 8
CHAPTER 6
NOISE CONTROL
8-6-6: NOISE PERMITS:
B. Permit Application Fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
The Noise Control Office has discretion to waive or reduce a permit fee for a registered charitable or nonprofit organization.
SECTION 33. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2A: “Building Code” Section 5, “Appeals; Method of Filing” Introductory Paragraph and adopting a new Section 5, Introductory Paragraph in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 10
CHAPTER 2A
BUILDING CODE
10-2A-5: APPEALS, METHOD OF FILING: The Building Advisory and Appeals Board shall hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or interpretation made by the Chief Building Official in the enforcement of the Building Code. Appeals to the board may be filed by any person aggrieved, or by any officer, department, board or bureau of the City affected by any decision of the Chief Building Official. Such appeal shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of the offending ruling, decision, interpretation or order of the Chief Building Official with the Building Advisory and Appeals Board, a notice of appeal specifying the grounds thereof. A filing fee in an amount set by resolution of the Council shall be paid to the City Clerk by the party filing such an appeal.
SECTION 34. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2A: “Building Code” Section 6, “Moving of Structures” Paragraph B and adopting a new Section 6, Paragraph B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 10
CHAPTER 2A
BUILDING CODE
10-2A-6: MOVING OF STRUCTURES:
B. License Required, Fee, and Term: No person shall move or cause to be moved upon, over or across any street or from any lot or parcel of ground to another lot or parcel of ground any structure unless such person has qualified as a structure mover and has obtained a license to engage in such business from the City Clerk as hereinafter provided. As application for the license, the structure mover shall include information related to his/her experience in moving structures and the equipment to be used. The license fee to be paid for said license shall be set by resolution of the Council and shall expire on March 31 of each year.
SECTION 35. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2A: “Building Code” Section 6, “Moving of Structures” Paragraph D and adopting a new Section 6, Paragraph D in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 10
CHAPTER 2A
BUILDING CODE
10-2A-6: MOVING OF STRUCTURES:
D. Insurance Required: Except for a move exempted under subsection B1 of this section, prior to issuance of a moving permit, the applicant shall file proof of public liability insurance for the period said permit is in effect with minimum limits set by resolution of the Council for property damage, for a single personal injury or death, and for multiple injuries or deaths, which insurance shall indemnify and hold harmless the City on account of any and all damage or injury, including death, to real or personal property, whether public or private, which arises out of or is connected with or caused by the moving of any structure over, upon or across any public street, alley or other public place.
SECTION 36. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2G: “Sign Code” Section 3, “Sign Erector’s License; Fee; Insurance” Paragraphs A and B and adopting a new Section 3, Paragraphs A and B in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 10
CHAPTER 2G
SIGN CODE
10-2G-3: SIGN ERECTOR’S LICENSE; FEE; INSURANCE:
A. Sign Erector’s License Required; Fee: No person shall engage or continue in the business of erecting, maintaining or replacing any sign or advertising structure or perform any such acts for compensation without first having obtained a license for such work from the City Clerk. Such sign erector’s license shall be issued upon submission of written application and an annual license fee therefor. Said annual license fee shall be in an amount set by resolution of the Council, payable to the City Clerk and shall expire on June 30 each year.
B. Insurance: The applicant shall file with the Clerk evidence of public liability insurance acceptable to the City, to be in full force and effect for the period of said license, with minimum limits set by resolution of the Council for property damage, for a single personal injury or death, and for multiple injuries or deaths, which insurance shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, from the same risks as hereinbefore provided for corporate surety bonds.
SECTION 37. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2I: “Fire Code” Section 3, “Open Burning” Paragraph A, Subsection 1 and adopting a new Section 3, Paragraph A, Subsection 1 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 10
CHAPTER 2I
FIRE CODE
10-2I-3: OPEN BURNING:
A. Prohibited; Exceptions: Open burning for the purpose of disposal of material is prohibited except as follows:
(1). Notification Of Fire Department:
a. Application; Fees: Application for a variance must be made in writing to the Fire Department. If a variance is granted, a permit fee in an amount set by resolution of the Council shall cover the costs of assuring compliance. If an on site visit is required for the process of granting a variance, a first time fee set by resolution of the Council shall be added to the cost of the permit.
b. Lot Size: Unless authorized by the Fire Chief, only single- family lots of twenty four thousand (24,000) square feet in size or larger shall be granted a variance of this section.
c. Distance: No variance shall be granted unless the site of burning is two hundred feet (200′) or more from any sensitive neighboring structure.
SECTION 38. That the City Code of the City of Mason City, Iowa, should be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Title 10, Chapter 2I: “Fire Code” Section 4, “Special Inspections” and adopting a new Section 4 in lieu thereof, as follows:
“TITLE 10
CHAPTER 2I
FIRE CODE
10-2I-4: SPECIAL INSPECTIONS:
A. A fee in an amount set by resolution of the Council will be charged to cover costs of inspections that are conducted outside of the regular fire inspector’s route and that require reports to other agencies as set out herein; but not limited to the following: State Fire Marshal, State Department of Health, Department of Human Services, City Council, etc.
B. A fee set by resolution of the Council will be charged for fire extinguisher classes conducted by the Fire Department.
C. Regular fire inspections shall be provided free of charge. Upon the first visit, the occupant will be given a courtesy letter explaining the benefits of said inspection and will state that a reinspection will also be provided after a reasonable date at no cost. The third and any additional inspections required shall be set by resolution of the Council.
SECTION 39. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 40. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of February, 2024.
/s/Bill Schickel
Bill Schickel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Aaron Burnett
Aaron Burnett, City Clerk
1st Consideration: January 16, 2024
2nd Consideration: February 6, 2024
3rd Consideration: February 20, 2024
SECTION 00 1113
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF MASON CITY, IA, – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT
MASON CITY, IOWA
CONTRACTORS: NOTICE OF PUBLIC BID LETTING FOR THE CITY OF MASON CITY, IA.: – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT, AND THE TAKING OF BIDS THEREFORE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: BIDS FOR THE CITY OF MASON CITY, IA.: – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION.
Sealed bids for the CITY OF MASON CITY, IA.: – WILLOW CREEK RIVERWALK PROJECT shall be received by 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024, at City Hall, Deputy City Clerk’s Office, 10 First Street NW, Mason City, IA 50401, before 2:00 p.m., according to the designated clock in the Deputy City Clerk’s Office. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read shortly after 2:00 p.m., March 14, 2024, at the City Hall, Deputy City Clerk’s Office, Mason City, Iowa. Neither the City nor its agents will assume liability for the inability of a bidder to submit a bid in a timely manner. Bidders bear full and complete responsibility for the timely submission of such bid. Bids received after the deadline will be rejected.
At the regular meeting on March 19, 2024, , at 7:00 p.m. in the Mason City Room, Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd Street SE, Mason City, Iowa. A Public Hearing will also be held. At said hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for said project, the same now being on file in the office of the City Clerk, reference to which is made for a more detailed and complete description of the proposed improvements, and at said time and place the said Council will also receive and consider any comments/objections to said plans, specifications and form of contract or to the estimated cost of said improvements made by any interested party.
Consideration of bids and the award of contract may be made by the City Council of Mason City to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder determined on the basis of a combination of the base bid and selected alternates at the regular meeting on April 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Mason City Room, Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd Street SE, Mason City, Iowa. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities or irregularities and to enter into such Contract or Contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the City of Mason City.
Scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following: The Work includes the construction of landscaped trail and site features as well as accompanying Civil Engineering and associated electrical lighting, etc., along the north bank of Willow Creek, south of the South Bridge Mall parking lot, 15, S. Washington Ave., to 15, S. Delaware Ave., Mason City, IA.
A Pre-bid walk-through will be held Tuesday March 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Project Site for all Contractors interested in bidding the project.
CONTRACTS:
Bids will be received and project constructed under a single prime contract. Bids must be on a lump sum basis. Work to commence on or about April 8, 2024, and be substantially complete on or before June 2, 2025.
DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY:
Bid documents will be available for viewing at the Mason City Clerk’s Office, 10 First Street NW., Mason City, IA 50401, and the Architect’s office 115 S. Delaware Ave., for examination by bidders. Copies may be obtained from Bergland & Cram Architects, Mason City, Iowa for a refundable charge of $100.00 per set., and at the following locations:
Beeline + Blue Reprographics, 2507 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50312, (515) 244-1611 [Publisher of the documents] https://www.beelineplanroom.com
Master Builders of Iowa Plan Room, 221 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Ph. 515-288-8904, Fx. 515/ 288-8718, Cindy Adams – cadams@mbionline.com
Reed Construction Data: 30 Technology Parkway South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092
Mason City Plan Room, Mason City, Iowa (electronic only)
Complete sets of bidding documents are available from Beeline + Blue, (515) 244-1611. Bidders may contact Beeline + Blue and visit their website (http://www.beelineplanroom.com) to order the Bid Documents. A $100.00 deposit or current MBI/ABC Plans Request Card, made payable to City of Mason City is required which will provide for a complete paper copy of the drawings and Project Manual specifications. Any shipping and handling costs are the responsibility of the bidder. Bidders shall have the option to make a special request to receive a CD copy of the Project Manual and Drawings in lieu of the paper copy. Plan deposits will be refunded upon the return of the documents, in good condition, to Beeline + Blue Reprographics within 14 days after the award of the project. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of the plan deposit.
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:
Each Bid shall be submitted on the Bid Form provided with the Bidding Documents. No oral, facsimile or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered. Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the City Hall, Deputy City Clerk’s Office, 10 First Street NW, Mason City, IA 50401, —Attention Diana Black, City Clerk, in sealed envelopes marked with the Project Name and name and address of Bidder. All bids shall be sealed and plainly marked. Any alteration of the bid form may be cause for rejection of the bid. A signed copy of the Construction Progress Schedule and Resident Bidder Form are to be included with the bid.
Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid submitted. Bid Security must be in the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a separate sealed envelope clearly labeled Bid Security. Bid Security must be in one of the following forms: Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Certified Share Draft or an approved Bond Form.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance and Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds both in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price and in accordance with other requirements outlined in the Bid Documents.
Should the successful bidder fail or neglect to furnish satisfactory performance/payment bonds, refuse to enter into a Contract on the basis of the bid, or fail to meet the requirements of this Notice and the specifications regulating the award, the bidder’s security may be retained as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the date and hour set for opening of bids.
IOWA STATE SALES TAX: This project is tax exempt. Do Not include Iowa State Sales Tax in any calculation of Bid totals. Contractors and Suppliers will be provided an Iowa sales tax exemption certificate for this project.
BASIS OF BIDS:
Bidders will be required to provide evidence of successful experience with projects of similar type and size. The City Council of Mason City reserves the right to conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any bid and to establish the responsibility and qualifications of the bidders, proposed subcontractors, and other organizations to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents to its satisfaction within the prescribed time. In addition, the City may require submission of AIA Document A305, Contractor Qualification Statement, at its discretion.
The Bidder shall include all requested Forms and attachments with their submission of the Bid Form; failure to comply may be cause for rejection.
By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor. A completed bidder’s resident status form must be submitted by all bidders with their bids.
All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and City Policies.
Traitor TREASON. Biden’s the biggest threat to the US because he doesn’t know what he’s doing anymore.
He’s just fine. You don’t know what you’re doing, though. Put down the booze and get off the computer.
The Biden Administration is responsible for this… funded Iran now Iran has a lot of money to fund those terrorist organizations… Biden brought unrest to the entire Middle East by funding Iran.
Biden’s tit for tat retaliation doesn’t appear to be working. Maybe he should ask Bibi for help.
You should ask Prairie Ridge for help.
Nobody here funded Iran, you idiot. It’s just another MAGA lie.
I keep asking why it is right to give my hard earned money, taken in taxes, to other countries?
WE WANT THE BORDER CLOSED THE FOREIGN AID CAN WAIT!!!
Too bad the Republicans don’t want to close the border because the cult leader says no. He loves Putin.
Tell that to Gym Jordan, Marjorie Taylor Horseface, and Chuck Grassley, et al. They’re the ones who tanked the bill, so as not to “give Biden a victory in an election year.” These fumb duckers don’t care about us, just themselves.
Wow, did you read that load of garbage? Keep drinkin the kool-aid
Who do you think you’re kidding? You don’t pay any taxes.