Perry council sets CDBG public hearing, adopts procurement and policy resolutions for housing roof program Council set a May 4 public hearing for a CDBG housing roof replacement application to IEDA, heard a program update reporting dozens of applicants, and approved several required CDBG resolutions including procurement policies, affirmative fair housing, code of conduct, equal opportunity, prohibition on excessive force, and an anti-displacement/relocation plan.

Perry City Council is paving the way for a vital housing roof replacement program, aiming to secure funding for those in need—will your roof be next?

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DOT-driven roundabout design raises Perry’s local share by $450,700 for RISE grant Iowa DOT’s move to a roundabout for the 141 and Willis Avenue intersection increased the city’s share under the RISE grant by $450,700. City staff said DOT staff have reviewed cost opinions and Perry expects the DOT Commission to consider final approval in May.

Perry City Council's approval of a roundabout design at the 141 and Willis Avenue intersection comes with a hefty $450,700 increase in local costs—what's the impact on the community?

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Perry residents press council to fully fund pool renovation; council approves design contracts Residents and swim program leaders urged Perry City Council to prioritize a full pool renovation and a single extended closure to avoid season disruptions. Council approved professional services agreements for filtration and ceiling design and heard a consultant estimate a roughly $5 million renovation, with $2 million targeted initially.

Perry residents are rallying for a $5 million renovation of the municipal pool, urging the city council to prioritize funding before the summer of 2027 to avoid disrupting beloved swim programs.

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