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She said the bill has been introduced in prior sessions and is currently on the governor’s desk; if signed the law would take effect on enactment and require the county to appoint or create a redistricting commission by May 15. The commission would have until Oct. 1 to complete district lines; the change would take effect Jan. 1, 2026, according to the auditor’s summary of the bill.

Shawwalter told supervisors the law would change supervisors from being elected at large to representing individual districts, and that the county must decide whether the commission would have three, five or seven members; she said the majority party would appoint a majority of commissioners under the version described. She also said the board probably must provide public guidance on the commission’s membership and timing quickly and that the secretary of state’s office had been contacted for guidance.

Supervisors asked about costs — Shawwalter said a recent countywide special election cost roughly $50,000; she noted that under district elections, a special election to fill a vacancy would be smaller in geographic scope and therefore likely less expensive. Board members requested guidance materials and said they would reach out to local partners and coalitions for feedback.

\"This bill is on the governor’s desk,\" Shawwalter said, and requested the board prepare to appoint the commission by mid-May if the law is enacted.

The board took no formal vote on enrollment or redistricting at the March 25 meeting; staff will watch for executive action and provide guidance to supervisors and the public when additional details are available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors Meeting - 03-25-25","oneSentenceSummary","Black Hawk County Auditor Karen Shawwalter warned supervisors that Senate File 75, currently on the governor’s desk, would require counties with a Regents university to move from at-large supervisor elections to district-based elections and to form a redistricting commission by May 15 if the bill becomes law.","taxTitle","taxId",3693,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6275580,"Black Hawk County public health outlines priorities for opioid settlement spending; subcommittee to refine funding plan",2913,3076000,5989000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770580-e47be1b766c97f97d5626d2b32ad3958&start=3076&end=5989","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770580-e47be1b766c97f97d5626d2b32ad3958/thumbnail_3076000.jpg","/articles/6275580/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Black-Hawk-County-public-health-outlines-priorities-for-opioid-settlement-spending-subcommittee-to-refine-funding-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275580-db1751c4197e17ace59bf2e9a99e73b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182645&Signature=jwiEVMpnAgeYkLOVcuEhjblk9urofcgUNaAyjsaZyhwZPmlnkX~Uv2SrbzmU89cSCOa-395tpdcgL4i-7Ampw-o5fdK0Kt6LKqB~P6SxVCcwS~HW5U1kEOURe~8dCjFxC9srNr8XAFUlRwemUJ50QIwLqrK-pGls6HoYj-GE~mP9HMJfZpCB4fWYjxjlKjX1B10wBazs10qPFs2AxlNiGapFuvMQYzttnfuxRmW38MKg1n81yVTwFhEjA2mX~tML3r3YDvX~fV7nfYqlULBGmYjov4v0hpSKyz-mivNxCjHKFaQVf6cBHdhMiBCAKwT39z9ky9uuKbP4y6ucmln0GA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Black Hawk County Public Health presented an update March 25 on how the county might use opioid settlement funds, including data on prescribing, treatment demand and recommended priority strategies drawn from a community subcommittee.

Russ (county public health) and representatives from Pathways Behavioral Services summarized available local data showing Black Hawk County’s opioid-prescribing rate is slightly higher than the state average and that fentanyl and opioids figure prominently in recent overdose deaths. They also noted data limitations and urged caution interpreting small-cell counts.

The county’s settlement-subcommittee — convened through the Cedar Valley Substance Abuse and Overdose Prevention Coalition and involving roughly 20 stakeholders — narrowed 26 eligible “core strategies” from the settlement exhibit to 11 and then to five priorities for a two-year focus. The five short-term priorities (across prevention, treatment and recovery) were presented as options for board consideration; key current contracts and programs were also summarized.

County staff said there are existing contracts supported in part by settlement funds: Pathways implements school prevention and jail-based services; a contract for “One City United” provided wraparound employment supports (about $125,000 per year for two years) and had been fully spent as of January 2025. Public Health holds an Overdose Data to Action contract (about $160,000) and other state and federal grants funnel services to the county through Pathways and other providers.

Michelle (county staff) projected the county’s settlement receipts will slow but estimated roughly $1.2 million in cash by the end of the fiscal year and projected future payments over multiple years possibly totaling nearly $4 million (estimates depend on remaining settlements and timing). The board asked for updated, clarified projections and a revised gap analysis that reflects pending state behavioral-health realignment and remaining funding uncertainties.

Vicki Miller of Pathways described evaluation methods already used by providers — pre/post testing for prevention programs, client-level outcomes and electronic health records to track treatment goals — and noted typical treatment success and relapse patterns: roughly one-third of clients achieve success on the first treatment attempt, another third require multiple attempts, and a third do not achieve lasting recovery, she said.

Supervisors asked for additional detail on recommended evaluation metrics, sustainability risks (grants vs. recurring funding), how state-level administrative-service-organization (ASO) decisions could affect continuation of county programs, and whether the subcommittee should draft a request-for-proposals or funding-opportunity structure.

The board directed staff to update the gap analysis to reflect any new state rules or funding shifts, to circulate the full committee minutes and to return with evaluation recommendations and a proposed community funding process. The subcommittee will continue its work and can assist with drafting application or evaluation materials if the board requests.

\"Things we could look at would be like, what — how many people you’re reaching, what their outcomes are,\" Vicki Miller said, describing typical program metrics used by service providers.

No new contracts were approved at the March 25 meeting; supervisors said they want the committee to refine priorities and provide a funding structure before any new awards are made.","Public health and community partners presented data and a prioritized list of strategies for opioid settlement funds. The board asked for an updated gap analysis tied to pending state-level changes and signaled interest in continuing a subcommittee to refine funding and evaluation plans.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6275584,"Black Hawk County, Waterloo discuss regional evidence-processing facility; no funding decision yet",2094,951000,3045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770580-e47be1b766c97f97d5626d2b32ad3958&start=951&end=3045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770580-e47be1b766c97f97d5626d2b32ad3958/thumbnail_951000.jpg","/articles/6275584/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Black-Hawk-County-Waterloo-discuss-regional-evidence-processing-facility-no-funding-decision-yet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275584-61f26ca2536c0254b2949f0a66eed01e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182645&Signature=N147Mi1ri4O5kBZDC7XrBUZaxZGbWLXFh9Xw-JmNd4Q7yamGFeqAwpzmj0h6QyMSTvZYMfkKJtDSRlbHcHMzhCLAQNBj7GB7ddHMJZ9c-ta3xYeKL9XWOMpPxr883TPn4QW4EI6SzL9QkfMJC9y-ldkUU3gaUieHivsBpkwQ7L8JwplGb8qld0ysEXj9pi0E65TjAODOdNdHbnNX~lXtO12tpSqL7mhlONPx7Wyn9hjCdQWfT8oGTQWS9bE3x~EU359jxDrQ~wAi~p-fsxh~1rSrp3-JfRA00XWPLqozi~yyUMcOI4EjSb61E0Ahu~DYkobS4R5~TwiLYkoLTagyQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on March 25 heard a detailed presentation about a proposed regional evidence processing and storage facility and discussed partnering with the City of Waterloo to build and operate the site.

Sheriff Nate Knapp said the county’s current evidence-processing space “has no running water…no ventilation for any chemicals,” and lacks heat and air conditioning, making it unsafe and inefficient for routine lab work. Knapp told the board the county previously estimated a standalone facility at the sheriff’s range would cost about $1.5 million; partnering with Waterloo would allow a larger, better-equipped shared facility for roughly the same or somewhat higher cost.

The proposal presented by Waterloo officials would place a building on roughly 7 acres off MLK Boulevard; Chief Rob Duncan of the Waterloo Police Department said the city council has approved an architect contract and estimated the standalone facility at about $3 million, with land and other commitments pushing total costs higher. Quentin Hart, Waterloo’s mayor, said the city is ready to partner and requested clarity on the county’s level of participation.

Supervisors raised financial and governance questions: whether the county would be a co-owner or a contracting user, how costs and debt would be allocated, whether the county might bond for its share, and what service levels the county would receive. Supervisor Linda (last name not specified) said she favored moving forward but asked for detailed cost, usage and financing information before any commitment; she asked county staff to compile questions for the sheriff and Waterloo and requested supervisor participation in architect meetings.

Knapp and Duncan said the partners would include county staff in design meetings if the board signals interest. County staff and Waterloo officials confirmed roughly $500,000 in land and about $200,000 in architect fees have already been committed by the city; participants said those amounts may or may not be counted inside a final project budget (estimates given ranged from about $3.0 million to $3.5 million including land and related costs).

Supervisors and the city agreed to continue discussions and scheduled a work session; the board asked staff to circulate written questions and to return to the full board for a decision on April 22. No formal motion to commit construction funds or to enter a binding agreement was adopted at the March 25 meeting.

\"This partnership… lets us use a bigger, better building,\" Knapp said, arguing the shared approach would be more efficient and safer for investigations. Mayor Hart said the project advances public safety and urged the board to review questions promptly so cities and the county can proceed.

The board directed staff to (1) gather detailed budget and financing scenarios including bonding options, (2) ensure sheriff’s office representation in architect meetings if the county decides to participate, and (3) hold a work session to resolve outstanding questions prior to the April 22 meeting.

A timeline presented by Waterloo staff suggested schematic design could take a few months and that, if bids and financing align, occupancy could be targeted roughly a year from now; officials cautioned that those dates are preliminary and depend on design, bidding and funding decisions.

The discussion also covered operational matters: whether Cedar Falls or other municipalities would pay capital or operating shares (Cedar Falls officials said they might use parts of the facility but indicated limited interest in capital contributions), and whether the county would be a passive payer or active planning partner. County legal, finance and facilities staff will be asked to provide templates for possible intergovernmental operating agreements and examples of 28E-style partnerships that show how costs and governance could be structured.

The board did not approve any capital appropriation or enter an intergovernmental agreement on March 25; supervisors said they wanted more specific cost, usage and financing information before making a commitment.","County leaders discussed partnering with the City of Waterloo on a shared evidence processing and storage building, heard cost and timeline estimates and agreed to a work session and return with more detail on April 22. No formal funding vote was taken.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6275570,"Votes at a glance: Black Hawk County Board approves claims and multiple consent items on March 25",708,217000,925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2770580-e47be1b766c97f97d5626d2b32ad3958&start=217&end=925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2770580-e47be1b766c97f97d5626d2b32ad3958/thumbnail_217000.jpg","/articles/6275570/Black-Hawk-County/Iowa/Votes-at-a-glance-Black-Hawk-County-Board-approves-claims-and-multiple-consent-items-on-March-25","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275570-4790b629bea5714313d4a4a28fa8c01e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182645&Signature=T8Ug4m3NRa7hbh9VSv~w4zORYK8OjeUDPqVA~vUA0j-OnVLVp~MNiWabsPBqZaFcYq2LZXrPYLFmTnydZmicjhvjvbi8I-6KszEnMuVz-ie~vfYlpeO0aQjn~9Z3897oTrxQV7KV1HAiroC9PJTJ6tN~YuKbi0WRFgs~I5~vOmAsiMJqzAeR-iYEI4vL5~p5Q0TOphGd9VHg5T1QpAEbo~Vn456Xr-qUVp9rKS6lVZtuKqai0tbBjWOr~0ACDC62emPekWNqM7Z7iAWDsNCMxeOrPtqRb2pQYza9feUOZut8Fj-8gJMs8VwH9s9wCw2Ff~weZVvvfgQwbQlUJDYxng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on March 25 approved claims and a group of consent-agenda items by roll call and voice votes.

Claims and payments: County auditor reported total bill payments of $950,720.51. The board approved a resolution to authorize issuance of payments. The auditor said the claims included a large payment of about $465,000 for courthouse, VA and health-department renovations and a payment of $3,262.82 from a sheriff’s 6040 fund (as reported). The motion carried on roll call with supervisors voting in the affirmative (roll-call names recorded in the meeting transcript).

Consent items: The consent agenda was approved as a single resolution. Specific actions adopted on March 25 included:
- Authorize Waterloo Water Works to repair an outside shutoff at 7304 LaPorte Road, Washburn, in an amount not to exceed $1,500 and to assess the repair to the property taxes if necessary (motion carried).
- Authorize publicizing a vacancy on the Board of Adjustment with the requirement that candidates live outside city limits but within Black Hawk County (motion carried).

Several other consent items were adopted by the single-resolution consent agenda and roll call; the board did not request separate votes for those items.

No controversy or roll-call defeats were recorded for the items presented in the consent agenda at the March 25 meeting.","The board approved claims totaling $950,720.51 and several consent-agenda items, including authorization for a waterworks repair to be assessed to property taxes if unpaid and publicity of a Board of Adjustment vacancy requiring residency outside city limits.","actionData","errors"]

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