The Fayette Public Works Department will be flushing the fire hydrants on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 starting at 7AM (weather permitting - rain date Oct. 27). Residents may experience rusty water.

The City of Fayette's Fall Clean-up Day for landfill items will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Fayette citizens must pay the cost that the Fayette County Transfer Station charges the city. A list of landfill fees for items needing to be picked up is listed below and will be posted at City Hall, the Post Office and the Bank.  It can also be found at https://fayettecounty.iowa.gov/departments/transfer-station/. Citizens should call 563-425-4316 or come by City Hall before Friday, October 14, to notify City Hall of any items needing to be picked up and your address.

The Public Works Department will only pick up items that the landfill will take, NOT cardboard, yard waste, liquids, toxic or hazardous waste, lead based paints, dead animals, etc.  Also, no garbage or trash that would be taken by the garbage haulers or that you can recycle.

Please don’t set out yard waste or items if you haven’t contacted City Hall.  Thank you.

/s/Kris McGrane, City Admin/Clerk

Item - Description – Charge (prices may change at little or no notice)
Furniture - Sofa & Box Spring - $5.00           Furniture - Chair, Mattress, Table, Dresser - $4.00                      Toilet - $6.00
Appliances (must be clean) - Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Furnace, Water Heater, Microwave, Stove, Dishwasher, Dehumidifier, Air Conditioner - $8.00

Other Appliances – Water Fountains, Water Coolers, RV Refrigerators - $75.00
Fluorescent Tubes - 4 Foot - $0.45                  Fluorescent Tubes - 6 Foot - $0.60
Televisions/Computer Monitors - $15.00       Large Television - $25.00
Printer or Fax Machine - $5.00-$25.00           Copier - $5.00-$25.00
Tires - Car Tire - $5.00                                      Tires - Tire w/ Rim - $6.00
Tires - Light Truck Tire - $6.00                       Tires - Light Truck Tire w/ Rim - $7.00
Tires - Large Truck Tire - $10.00                    Tires - Large Truck Tire w/ Rim - $15.00

Tires - Semi Tire - $25.00                                 Tires - Tractor Tire (Depends on Size & Weight) - Starting at $25.00

The City of Fayette is looking for a motivated individual seeking a long term professional career. The primary duties of this position is supervising and operating the Water, Wastewater and Streets departments. Starting pay is $59,000 to $67,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a full benefits package. The City of Fayette offers:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options

- Paid single health insurance for employee or 75% of premium paid for family health insurance

- Uniforms provided by Department

- 10 paid Holidays

- Vacation accrued monthly starting at 6.6 hours per month and available to use after 90 day probationary period

- Sick leave accrued monthly at 8 hours per month starting after 90 day probationary period

- Employee may use up to 40 hours of sick leave per year for Personal Time off

- Longevity bonus pay

- IPERS retirement plan

The purpose of the job is to supervise and participate in the operation and maintenance of the equipment and facilities of the wastewater treatment plant, including sewer mains and related equipment as to provide for the safe and effective disposal of all waste emanating from the sanitary sewer mains; the maintenance of wells, pumps, facilities and distribution system of fresh water. To participate in the repair and construction of City streets and alleyways; to supervise and participate in the maintenance and care of the City's park grounds and buildings. Performs related duties as required.

Interested applicants should e-mail an application, cover letter and three references to City Administrator Kris McGrane at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. subject "Public Works Director Position" or via U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 28, Fayette, IA 52142.

For more information, including a detailed job description, guidelines and application visit City Hall or our website https://fayetteiowa.com/government/employment.html.

We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. The City of Fayette is an equal opportunity employer.

The new "Homes for Iowa" home will be delivered to 207 Alexander Street in Fayette, Iowa, on Wednesday, July 20^th. The estimated time of arrival will be in the mid-afternoon. The 200 block of Alexander Street will be closed down on Wednesday afternoon and part of the day on Thursday (7/21) until the house can get properly placed on the lot. Residence living in the 200 block of Alexander Street should park their vehicles on E. State Street on Tuesday (July 19) evening or Wednesday (July 20) morning if they need access to their vehicles. We also ask everyone to please avoid parking their vehicles along W. Clark Street, E. Clark Street and Alexander Street on Wednesday, July 20 until the new home is delivered. If you have any questions, please contact the Fayette Police Department at 563-425-3500 or Fayette City Hall at 563-425-4316.

Homes for Iowa is an organization and program that addresses Iowa’s housing shortage, trains offenders in skilled trades and reduces recidivism (or the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend). Iowa Prison Industries build the homes near the Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa. Offenders are trained in the skilled building trades, including apprenticeship curriculum. The homes are sold and delivered on site for $90,000. The city of Fayette has purchased one of the houses and will sell the home to a low-to-moderate income family (more information on that will be released when the home is ready to be sold later this year). The city used funds that the city received from TIF (Tax Increment Financing) incentives that must be spent to help low-to-moderate income families. The city also used funds from the Bolger fund to help develop the lot and to put a basement in the home. The council intends to refund the Bolger fund once the home is sold and with future property taxes the home will bring in. It will be nice to have another new home in Fayette.

This is a courtesy notice from Fayette City Hall.  A Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, July 21^st at 6PM and will be held in the Community Room at the Fayette Community Library (104 W. State St., please use the back door).  The meeting is to discuss rezoning the residential property (Parcel #1128200025, Sec/Twp/Rng 28-93-8) located behind 401 Jones Street in Fayette to agriculture.  This meeting is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend the meeting as the Planning & Zoning Commission decides whether to recommend or to not recommend the zoning change at this property to the Fayette City Council.  The Fayette City Council will receive the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation at an up-coming Council meeting.  At that time, the City Council will make the final decision whether to rezone the property or to not rezone the property.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF FAYETTE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

        You are hereby notified that on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 6PM in the Community Room of the Fayette Community Library (104 W. State St.), the Fayette Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to elicit input and responses relating to the request from Leslie Luchsinger.  Luchsinger is requesting a variance to the Fayette City Code, Chapter 165.05(5)A, to the minimum yard requirements to build a new garage located at 113 King Street. The new garage planned will leave approximately a 20-foot back yard.  The Board will decide on the variance from the City Planning & Zoning Regulations.

     If you so desire, you may appear, either in person or by agent or attorney, in support of or in opposition to the special exception or variance to the ordinance. 

/s/Kris McGrane, City Administrator/Clerk

ATTENTION:

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING CONTRACTORS

The City of Fayette is seeking qualified general contractors to bid on one residential rehabilitation job within the City.  The work is being financed through a grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority.  Repairs may include window/door repair and/or replacement and electrical.

No person will be excluded from the opportunity to submit bids on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, political affiliation, familial status, or citizenship.  Minority and women contractors are encouraged to participate.  Contractors with Certifications of training in Lead-Safe Work Practices will be required and Contractors and their Sub-Contractors must be registered with Iowa State Workforce.

The Open Houses will be held on July 21, 2022 with Bid Letting on August 2, 2022.

Interested contractors are required to contact City’s Program Administrators, Simmering-Cory, for complete Open House and Bid Letting information.

Contact Offices:                                          Simmering-Cory

                                                                PO Box 141

                                                                Clear Lake, IA 50428

                                                                641-357-7554

                                                                This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                                                                or Fayette City Hall.                                                                         E.O.E.

Section 3 clause

1. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing.
2. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135, which implement section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the part 135 regulations.
3. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin.
4. The contractor agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135.
5. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR part 135.
6. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts.
7. With respect to work performed in connection with section 3 covered Indian housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of section 3 and section 7(b) agree to comply with section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with section 7(b).

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF FAYETTE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

        You are hereby notified that on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 6PM in the Community Room of the Fayette Community Library (104 W. State St.), the Fayette Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to elicit input and responses relating to the request from Tim and Holly Wolff.  The Wolff’s are requesting a variance to the Fayette City Code, Chapter 165.05(5)A, to the minimum yard requirements to build an addition onto their current house and a new garage located at 308 E. Water Street. The new addition and garage planned will leave approximately a 21-foot back yard and no side yard.  The Board will decide on the variance from the City Planning & Zoning Regulations.

     If you so desire, you may appear, either in person or by agent or attorney, in support of or in opposition to the special exception or variance to the ordinance. 

/s/Kris McGrane, City Administrator/Clerk