A public hearing was held during a regular meeting of the Atlantic City Council, Wednesday evening. During the hearing, there were no comments, either written or spoken, in opposition to the sale of City-owned real estate at 403 W. 14th Street. The property was acquired by the City under authority of the Iowa Code, with regard to abandoned property. The owners of an abutting property submitted a bid of $10,000 to acquire the property. The Council voted unanimously to approve the transaction.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council held the third and final reading of an Ordinance with regard to the Collection of Solid Waste, and the second reading of an Ordinance amending sections of the Code of Ordinances entitled “City Clerk,”and “City Attorney,” that would eliminate the current two-year reappointment schedule, and make the City Clerk and Attorney permanent employees. The Council waived the third and final reading and approved both of the latter Ordinances.

Their final order of business was action on approving a change order in the amount of $3,545.60, for the Atlantic Downtown Revitalization Project. The additional cost brings the contract price up to $452,874.60, which is still within the scope of the projected amount. The cost of the change orders are not shouldered by the City itself. The property owner and City pay 25% of the cost each, while the Feds pick up the remaining 50%.

In this case, the change order was with regard to the Brymon’s Home Furnishings building at 412 Chestnut. The funds will be used for the addition of door hardware, and a hardware revision to bring the building facade in line with the project intentions of renovating the historic downtown area.