Resources Index
Many grant applications will ask for basic demographic information such as population and income levels, which are available through the U.S. Census Bureau.…
Completing financial audits and establishing appropriate internal controls are essential to maintaining financial health in your community. There are various requirements cities…
To move cash from one fund to another, a council must be prepared to take formal action during the budget or budget…
The State of Iowa electronically deposits all funds owed to a city in an account designated for electronic fund transfer. The Department of Administrative…
The rules for running municipal utilities are a blend of local ordinances approved by the council and regulations of the Iowa Utility…
Employers are under no obligation to provide paid vacation, sick or holiday time to employees under any state or federal law. As…
Complete Streets Complete streets are designed and operated so they are safe, comfortable and convenient for all users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists…
Heating and Cooling Heating and cooling of buildings is where much energy is used and wasted. Controlling temperature settings is part of the…
Rain Gardens Rain gardens (often referred to by the technical term bioretention cells) are shallow depressions designed to slow, capture and filtrate…
Cities are faced with many questions when dealing with buildings in disrepair. Can it be renovated? Does it have any historical significance? Should…