Just FYI: Someone just emailed this to me. Looks like they have 55 total cameras. 36 are the traditional Flock mass surveillance cameras. That means the rest are some sort of live feed PTZ or drone.
Their portal says the cameras don't do "people" recognition, but that's kind of the entire point of the Condor series of cameras.
This meeting featured eight public hearings on housing policy amendments, land disposition, infrastructure projects, and bond sale proceedings (rescheduled to May 14). Key highlights include approval of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program PHA Administrative Plan amendments, authorization for land disposition between 2nd-3rd Streets SE and 16th-17th Avenues SE, and adoption of plans for five major infrastructure projects. The consent agenda included four Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications, E Avenue traffic pattern changes, and debt reimbursement authorization. Multiple bid awards were reported, including the 4th Street SE Cedar River Trail Extension ($1.83M to Midwest Concrete), 12th/13th Street SE/Coe Road Rehabilitation ($945,943 to Pirc-Tobin), and Blairs Ferry Sidewalk Infill ($417,260 to Eastern Iowa Excavating).
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The May 12 meeting was a significant infrastructure and housing policy session that adopted plans for five major infrastructure projects and advanced four Workforce Housing Tax Credit applications. The council approved amendments to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan and authorized land disposition for property between 2nd-3rd Streets SE and 16th-17th Avenues SE. Multiple infrastructure contracts were awarded, including the 4th Street SE Cedar River Trail Extension to Midwest Concrete ($1.83M), the 12th/13th Street SE/Coe Road Rehabilitation to Pirc-Tobin ($945,943), and Blairs Ferry Sidewalk Infill to Eastern Iowa Excavating ($417,260). The council also updated E Avenue traffic patterns, adopted revised City Council Procedural Rules, and authorized debt reimbursement for prior capital expenditures. Bond sale proceedings for $58.19 billion in bonds were scheduled for rescheduled dates on May 14. Future hearings were set for late May covering zoning changes, fireworks ordinance amendments, CDBG programs, and additional infrastructure projects.
The fiscal year for CR starts in July. Instead of their 200+ page pdf, I thought it would be nice to throw together a nice little infographic to scroll through while pooping. Was mainly doing this looking for Flock mass surveillance cams. All of that nonsense is under the "Surveillance" section.
Overall, CR does pretty good with their budget. We've been AAA rated for a while now.
Quick EyesOffCR campaign updates:
The state passed a ALPR bill that went in favor of Flock / police unions. Not good.
Our contract will be up sometime in June. Now is the time to annoy your council members.
We have EyesOffCR lip balm available! It will be free as long as you promise to send an email to your council member and give one to a friend. IDK how to distribute it yet.
I have 50 awareness yard signs ready to print....just waiting on money.
Always open to other ideas of course.
Also, deflock.me has been working hard on updating the nation wide Flock maps to pull in all the data we have available. Check out Cedar Rapids's data by clicking the tabs at the top.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4:00 PM
City Hall, 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
This meeting featured two major public hearings on the FY 2027 annual budget and the City Annex Renovation Project (Police Department Regional Academy). The consent agenda included three major bond issuances totaling $58.19 billion ($47.07M GO bonds, $6.985M taxable GO bonds, $4.135M water revenue bonds), a five-year AFSCME labor contract, and Fifth Amendment to Economic Development Programs. Multiple infrastructure projects came to bid completion, including the 4th Street SE Cedar River Trail Extension and 2026 Pavement Milling & Curb Repair ($5.39M). The meeting advanced three significant economic development projects: Principal Building adaptive reuse, housing at 10th Avenue & 5th Street SE, and Sub-Zero Group light manufacturing expansion at 6th Street SW.
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Opportunity for Cedar Rapids residents, property owners, and business owners to address the City Council on any subject pertaining to Council business.
General updates and communications from the City Manager regarding city operations and initiatives.
The April 28 meeting was a major budget and finance session, featuring approval of the FY 2027 annual budget and three bond issuances totaling $58.19 billion for infrastructure, water, and general obligation funding. The council authorized a five-year AFSCME labor contract and the Fifth Amendment to Economic Development Programs. Critical project completions included Pavement Milling & Curb Repair ($5.39M awarded to Midwest Concrete), Old Bridge Rd Sanitary Sewer Extension ($938.65M awarded to Boomerang Corp.), and Sanitary Sewer Service Replacement ($79,460 awarded to B.G. Brecke). Three significant economic development projects advanced: Principal Building adaptive reuse at 2nd Avenue/2nd Street SE, housing redevelopment at 10th Avenue/5th Street SE, and Sub-Zero Group light manufacturing expansion at 6th Street SW. The Edgewood Pointe Urban Renewal Area TIF ordinance was passed on third reading. The council also approved design and bidding for the City Annex Renovation Project (Police Department Regional Academy, $4.38M), which continues from the previous meeting.