The garage sale listings for the fall 2017 city wide garage sales are available on the City Wide Garage Sales page on MonroeIA.com.
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Request for Proposals: Grant Writing
The City of Monroe is requesting proposals for grant writing and administration services to assist with a project funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).
The City of Monroe intends to apply for funds to construct wastewater treatment plant improvements.
The selected contractor will work with the City of Monroe to ensure compliance with CDBG Program requirements, in the event this project receives CDBG funding. Activities will include but are not limited to project reporting, preparation of disbursement requests, and other activities required under the state of Iowa’s CDBG program. A full description of the work specifications are available at City Hall at 206 W Sherman, Monroe, Iowa.
Proposals to the City of Monroe should include the minimum information:
- Experience with IEDA’s CDBG program
- Description of past grant administrative services provided
- Description of organizational capacity to complete all necessary grant administration activities
- References from previous clients of related work within the past five years
- Cost of services
Proposals must be submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. (noon). on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Proposals should be submitted to City Clerk, Kim Thomas, P.O. Box 370, Monroe, Iowa 50170.
Questions regarding this request for proposals should be directed to City Clerk, Kim Thomas (641)-259-2319 or monroecityhall@mchsi.com.
Good Friday
City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 14th to observe Good Friday.
Employment: Public Works Seasonal
The City of Monroe is now accepting applications for two (2) Seasonal Employees for the Public Works Department. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older to be considered. Duties will include mowing and trimming of city owner property and tasks as assigned. 20 to 30 hours per week, May through September. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 206 W Sherman Street or downloaded here. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 28th. Any questions please call City Hall at 641-259-3490. The City of Monroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications should be mailed to PO Box 370, Monroe, IA 50170 or delivered to City Hall at 206 W Sherman Street.
April 10th City Council Agenda
Monroe City Council Agenda
April 10, 2017
7:00 P.M.
Monroe City Hall
206 W Sherman, Monroe, Iowa
1. Consent agenda
2. Committee & board reports
3. Monroe Recreation Park discussion of scheduling practice concerns
4. Set budget amendment hearing date and time
5. Council will review and consider Board of Adjustments recommendation for home and garage request located at 315 N Commerce Street
6. Consider offer from City of Melcher Dallas for Monroe Police Department used computers
7. Consider bids for 2004 Monte Carlo
8. Consider cemetery mowing bids and award of mowing contract
9. Consider request for proposals for city owned property located at 815 N Oak Street
10. Consider resolution proposing sale of property and authorizing public hearing for city owned property located at 815 N Oak Street
11. Consideration of agreement between the City of Monroe and the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Iowa Council 61, AFL-CIO from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2019
12. Approval of investment policy for the City of Monroe
13. 2nd Reading of ordinance for water rates schedule and service
14. Open Forum
Spring 2017 City Wide Garage Sales/Clean Up Day
City-wide garage sale day this year is set for Saturday, May 6th. Once the map is available it will be posted on the City Wide Garage Sales page.
The following Wednesday, May 10th, will be clean up day in Monroe.
All items should be on the curb by 6:00am. Items that two people can lift may be set out on the curb. Clean out the house, basement, and garage!
NO – Tires, windows with glass, or construction materials. NO appliances, batteries, oil or paint.
For more information call 259-2319 or send us a message via our Contact Us page.
Request for Bids – 2004 Monte Carlo
The City of Monroe is accepting bids for a 2004 Super Charged SS Monte Carlo. The car can be viewed at the Monroe City Hall located at 206 W Sherman Street. Vehicle will be sold as is with no warranty. Sealed bids must be received at the Monroe City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on April 7th. Bids will be opened at the April 10th regular council meeting. The City has the right to refuse any and all bids.
Request for Bids – Cemetary Mowing – City of Monroe
The City of Monroe is accepting mowing bids for Silent City Cemetery and Memorial Park for the 2017/2018 fiscal year beginning April 15, 2017. Specifications of the contract may be obtained at the Monroe City Hall, 206 W Sherman Street. All bids must be received at City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on April 6th. Contracts will be awarded on April 10, 2017. References and proof of insurance will be required. Call City Hall at 641-259-3490 for more information. The City reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.
Request for Bids – City of Monroe
The City of Monroe is taking sealed bids for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a residential property located at 815 N Oak Street in Monroe, Iowa. The council is interested in seeing this property re-occupied. The council will accept signed bids in a sealed envelope with 815 N Oak Street on the front until 4:00 p.m. on April 7th at the Monroe City Hall. For more information, a copy of the request for proposal or viewing of the property, please contact City Hall at 641-259-3490. The city reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.
March 13th City Council Agenda
Monroe City Council
Meeting Agenda
March 13, 2017
7:00 P.M.
Monroe City Hall
- Roll call
- Consent agenda
- Committee & board reports
- Mike Gilbert for Mid American Energy check presentation
- Consideration of Bike Nights & Old Settlers May through September for alcohol on square
- 7:15 Budget Hearing for fiscal year ending June 30th 2018
- PFM Group for Municipal Advisory Services
- Consideration of resident request for goats located at 1005 N York to assist with property clean up
- Review 28E Agreement with Safety Coalition of Central Iowa Cities
- Keep Iowa Beautiful Proclamation for April 2017
- Consideration of 5 new members for the Monroe Fire and Rescue Service
- Determine bid letting procedure for 2004 Monte Carlo
- Review Request for Proposal on sale of city property located 815 N Oak Street
- Consider alley purchase request for WP Barber Lumber
- Consider Board of Adjustment recommendation for new home at 315 N Commerce Street
- Discuss Monroe Old Settlers yearly event
- Review Identify Theft Resolution dated November 2008 for updates
- Transfer of funds resolution from Monroe Recreation Park savings to checking
- 1st reading of ordinance for monthly water rates