City and Technical Services
ECIA staff assist member cities in updating their code of ordinances and recommends that new ordinances and amendments be added annually. This keeps the Code current and is less difficult than reviewing the City Code and making updates every five years.
Environmental Assessments -- If you have received state and/or federal funding for construction of a community project or private development, an environmental assessment is required. The assessment consists of a public review process designed to disclose information about the potential negative environmental effects of a proposed development and ways to avoid or minimize them before the project is built.
Building Construction Inspections And Code Enforcement - - ECIA provides plan reviews and inspections for proposed new buildings (residential and commercial), remodels and additions, including life safety, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm and suppression systems inspections per city or state of Iowa code. These services are available for all member cities and counties per request and can be provided on a regular basis if within 20 miles of the ECIA office. Additionally, consultation and technical assistance with developing and maintaining city building codes and permitting requirements is available for all member cities and counties.
Existing Building Inspections And Evaluations - - ECIA provides inspections of existing buildings (residential and commercial) to ensure they are safe and conforming to existing building codes to help preserve public health and safety. These inspections include structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. These services are available for all member cities and counties per request.
ECIA Data Center -- ECIA is a U.S. Census Depository. The agency maintains and distributes census information and other documentation issued by both the state and federal governments.
Many cities do not have time nor the capacity, to do special projects outside of the daily scope of running a municipality. ECIA provides technical services to communities in several vital areas.
Technical Assistance
- city code updates, ordinances
- community project grant writing, fundraising
- downtown planning
- emergency response plans
- hazard mitigation programs and plans
- housing needs assessments
- nuisance abatement
- personnel policies (and job descriptions)
- salary surveys
- special studies
- strategic planning and goal setting
- sustainability plans
For information contact Marla Quinn at mquinn@ecia.org or by phone at 563-690-5703.
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Contact Jennifer Walker at jwalker@ecia.org or by phone at 563-690-5709
