Grants, housing programs, tax abatements for nonprofits, appointments and public hearings.
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Grants, housing programs, community development money, forgivable loans, appointments to boards and commissions, nonprofit tax abatements and public hearings.
Greater Des Moines, Oct 18–24, 2026
Grants and funding
The council approved an amendment to a federal housing program.
The council authorized the release of expired restrictive covenants from HOME Investment Partnerships Program properties.
Appointments and boards
Recommendation from Council Member Simonson to appoint Joe Schomberg to the Greater Des Moines Sister Cities Commission, Seat 4, with a term expiring April 28, 2031.
Public hearings
The council held a public hearing on the proposed 2nd Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Echo Valley Urban Renewal Area.
Resolution No. 2026-48 a Resolution Setting a date for Public Hearing on the Proposed Adoption by Reference of Iowa Code Section 321.276
Other
Ordinance to amend Chapter 169, Zoning Ordinance, City of Waukee, Iowa, by rezoning certain property from K-MF-SM/PD-1 to K-MF-SM/PD-1, a parcel known as The Wren [second, third (final) readings]
First Consideration Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Traffic Regulation Changes as follows: A. Parking Modifications – Sixth Avenue from Locust Street to School Street B. Traffic…
Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following: NEW APPLICATIONS (A) GLOBAL SMOKE VAPE AND 1905 INGERSOLL AVE #103 Class B Retail LIQUOR (B) KEMIN INDUSTRIES 1900 SCOTT AVE Class…
Week of Oct 11
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Week of Oct 4
Grants and funding
The council approved the granting of Downtown Improvement Grant funds for 104 1st Ave East, Newton, IA in the Facade Improvement Program area.
The council approved the granting of Downtown Housing Grant funds for 104 1st Ave East, Newton, IA.
The council approved Resolution 2026-205 approving Change Order Numbers 9 and 10 and Change Order Request Number 16 for the CDBG Facade Program Project.
The council approved amendments to the HUD Home Investment Partnerships Program as authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act Allocation Plan.
The board awarded the North Polk Outdoor Education Improvement Project to Construct, Inc.
The board approved a forgivable loan agreement with FOCUSS Youth Crisis Center & Mobile Crisis Team.
Resolution approving Grant Agreement with Trees Forever
Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Caring Hands Outreach Center
Resolution approving Community Development Grant Award for Des Moines Council of St. Vincent de Paul Society
Approving Water Quality Initiative Urban Conservation Demonstration Projects cost-share grant contract with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for the Waveland Golf Course…
Submitting a joint application with the cities of West Des Moines and Ankeny for funding through the FY2026 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $214,204 and acceptance of a…
Grant application to and subsequent grant agreement, if awarded, with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund (PCHTF) for $100,000 toward owner-occupied repairs.
Ratifying Acceptance of Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) grant agreement for assessing and updating the City’s tree inventory, $50,000.
Accepting grant award amendment from Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreations Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program for…
Grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding of the City’s 2026 Action Plan, which is the second year of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.
Authorizing the City Manager to sign Continuum of Care (CoC) grant agreements with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding of the fiscal year 2025 renewal projects.
Changing the subrecipient from Anawim to Polk County Behavioral Health & Disability Services (Polk Co.) and Community Support Advocates (CSA) for three Continuum of Care (CoC) grants, subject to…
Funding Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for funding of the Housing Solutions Alliance (HSA) operating expense and additional provision to support Primary Healthcare…
Purchase from Safeware, Inc. of an ICOR Explosive Ordnance Detection robot, Caliber Flex, using the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (#080922-SAF PS & EM) and authorizing negotiation and execution of…
Housing
The board approved the 28E Agreement with the Polk County Housing Trust Fund.
Appointments and boards
Final consideration of ordinance relating to the Greater Des Moines Sister Cities Commission.
The council amended Chapter 2 of the Des Moines Municipal Code relating to the Greater Des Moines Sister Cities Commission.
The board approved position modifications in the Board of Supervisors Office.
Cooperative Agreement between Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission and Iowa Civil Rights Commission.
Public hearings
The board authorized the Auditor’s Office to publish notice of public hearing on the proposed vacation of a platted woodland protection easement at 7786 NW 37th Street.
Resolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Nalean Wetland…
Resolution authorizing the Auditor's Office to publish a Notice of Public Hearing for October 20, 2026 to consider plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Terrace Hills…
Public Hearing to Consider the Conveyance of Easement on City Property
Other
Resolution abating taxes for Food Bank of Iowa for property at 2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines (District/Parcel 110/42436-128-009, Geoparcel 7924-36-128-009)
Receive and file the 2026 annual report from the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation.