NEWS AND INFORMATION
City Updates & Information for Marengo Residents
Marengo Public Library's Christmas Craft Night
The Marengo Public Library will be holding its 1st Annual Christmas Craft Night on December 22, 2021 @ 6:15pm.
Gather the family for DIY Cards and Christmas decor activities.
Gather the family for DIY Cards and Christmas decor activities.
City Park Fountain Update
Alan Schumacher, on behalf of the fountain committee, provided a status update during the November 24 council meeting, Schumacher reported delivery date of the fountain is structure unknown due to current supply chain issues. Final installation now targeted for spring 2022. Will be completing the reservoir install and reinforcing the base under the fountain basin prior to December 4.
ATTENTION Marengo AREA RESIDENTS! Survey Request.
You may be receiving a letter from ECICOG requesting you take a survey. If you do, please take two minutes to complete it - right away!
The surveys must be completed for the City to apply for up to $1.1 million in grant funding. Your participation is essential and greatly appreciated!
The surveys must be completed for the City to apply for up to $1.1 million in grant funding. Your participation is essential and greatly appreciated!
City Hall
City Hall will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day.
Election Day - November 2, 2021
Election Day Winners were:
Adam Rabe, Mayor
Jason Kriegel, 2-year council member, to fill council vacancy
Travis Schlabach, 4- year council member
Bill Kreis, 4-year council member
John Hinshaw, 4-year council member
Adam Rabe, Mayor
Jason Kriegel, 2-year council member, to fill council vacancy
Travis Schlabach, 4- year council member
Bill Kreis, 4-year council member
John Hinshaw, 4-year council member
New FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Insurance Requirement
Effective October 21, 2021, FEMA released new Iowa County Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) which included updates to the Special Flood Hazard Areas (i.e. 100-year flood plain) for the city of Marengo. Unfortunately, those maps do NOT reflect the recently completed accreditation of the levees along the Iowa River and Big Bear Creek. The new effective FIRMs currently depict much of the City of Marengo in the Special Flood Hazard Area.
A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) was issued by FEMA on October 22, 2021 to illustrate the levees as providing protection from the 100-year flood event. The LOMR is currently scheduled for release on March 10, 2022. Although some flood plain changes will occur within the city, the new maps will depict the Special Flood Hazard Area comparable to the maps in use prior to October 21, 2021.
As a result of the new effective FIRMs issued on Oct. 21st, you may be contacted by your mortgage company indicating the need to purchase or increase your flood insurance coverage if your home or business is located in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Please advise your lender that FEMA has issued a LOMR depicting accreditation of the levees that is currently scheduled for release on March 10, 2022. A copy of the official LOMR and an image of the final Flood Insurance Rate Maps, can be found here: LOMR MAP
Homes and businesses in the Special Flood Hazard Areas (labeled as Zones A, AE, AH on the FIRMs) with government-backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance. There are five different types of federally-backed mortgages:
The mandatory purchase of flood insurance requirements also applies to loans and mortgages issued by lending institutions that have their deposits insured through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). While flood insurance is not federally required if your home or business is located outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area, your lender may still require you to carry a flood insurance policy.
Policies purchased from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or an agent that services flood insurance on behalf of the NFIP might be eligible for a pro-rated refund if the LOMR depicts a structure outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area. If you have any questions regarding a quote or the purchase of flood insurance, please reach out to your insurance agent for more information. For questions regarding whether or not you need to purchase flood insurance, please reach out to your lender.
Additional information can be obtained at fema.gov > Floods & Maps.
A Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) was issued by FEMA on October 22, 2021 to illustrate the levees as providing protection from the 100-year flood event. The LOMR is currently scheduled for release on March 10, 2022. Although some flood plain changes will occur within the city, the new maps will depict the Special Flood Hazard Area comparable to the maps in use prior to October 21, 2021.
As a result of the new effective FIRMs issued on Oct. 21st, you may be contacted by your mortgage company indicating the need to purchase or increase your flood insurance coverage if your home or business is located in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Please advise your lender that FEMA has issued a LOMR depicting accreditation of the levees that is currently scheduled for release on March 10, 2022. A copy of the official LOMR and an image of the final Flood Insurance Rate Maps, can be found here: LOMR MAP
Homes and businesses in the Special Flood Hazard Areas (labeled as Zones A, AE, AH on the FIRMs) with government-backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance. There are five different types of federally-backed mortgages:
- FHA
- VA
- USDA
- Fannie Mae
- Freddie Mac
The mandatory purchase of flood insurance requirements also applies to loans and mortgages issued by lending institutions that have their deposits insured through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). While flood insurance is not federally required if your home or business is located outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area, your lender may still require you to carry a flood insurance policy.
Policies purchased from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or an agent that services flood insurance on behalf of the NFIP might be eligible for a pro-rated refund if the LOMR depicts a structure outside of the Special Flood Hazard Area. If you have any questions regarding a quote or the purchase of flood insurance, please reach out to your insurance agent for more information. For questions regarding whether or not you need to purchase flood insurance, please reach out to your lender.
Additional information can be obtained at fema.gov > Floods & Maps.
Marengo Pool Committee Update as of November 17, 2021:
8/24/21
Pool Committee met. Members present included: Adam Rabe, Karla Marck, Sue Petersen, Ben Wagner, Courtney Stubblefield, Leanne Slaymaker, Jason Kriegel, John Hinshaw, Holly Hinshaw, Lou McMeen. Committee discussed whether to consider renovation of existing pool or building new. Kriegel reported that based on discussions with multiple pool vendors regarding structural integrity of the existing facility and preliminary cost estimates, ranging from $250,000 (without mechanical updates) to $970K with mechanical updates and no bath house, recommendations are to build new. Committee decided to not pursue renovation and work towards designing a new facility.
9/15/21
Pool Committee listened to presentation from Burbach Aquatics.
9/29/21
Pool Committee listened to presentation from Pool Tech.
10/14/21
Pool Committee listened to presentation from JEO Engineering.
11/17/21:
Pool committee recommended JEO for consideration of project concept and feasibility discussions. Targeting January to provide initial project scope to council.
Pool Committee met. Members present included: Adam Rabe, Karla Marck, Sue Petersen, Ben Wagner, Courtney Stubblefield, Leanne Slaymaker, Jason Kriegel, John Hinshaw, Holly Hinshaw, Lou McMeen. Committee discussed whether to consider renovation of existing pool or building new. Kriegel reported that based on discussions with multiple pool vendors regarding structural integrity of the existing facility and preliminary cost estimates, ranging from $250,000 (without mechanical updates) to $970K with mechanical updates and no bath house, recommendations are to build new. Committee decided to not pursue renovation and work towards designing a new facility.
9/15/21
Pool Committee listened to presentation from Burbach Aquatics.
9/29/21
Pool Committee listened to presentation from Pool Tech.
10/14/21
Pool Committee listened to presentation from JEO Engineering.
11/17/21:
Pool committee recommended JEO for consideration of project concept and feasibility discussions. Targeting January to provide initial project scope to council.
August 17, 2021 - Marengo Pool Committee Developed
A committee of nine Marengo residents has been selected, with the stated purpose to make a final recommendation to the city council in regards to a pool or aquatics facility.
Committee updates will be provided, as necessary, via regular city council meetings. Minutes from each council meeting are posted at www.marengoiowa.com and published in The Current.
A committee of nine Marengo residents has been selected, with the stated purpose to make a final recommendation to the city council in regards to a pool or aquatics facility.
Committee updates will be provided, as necessary, via regular city council meetings. Minutes from each council meeting are posted at www.marengoiowa.com and published in The Current.