Welcome to the Taxpayers
Research
Council
Your local taxes can be a large expense for your
company or your home. The TRC is here to help. We dig into the
facts behind the headlines and take public stands on
issues. We speak out at City Council meetings for you. We attend
the budget discussions and meetings that you don't have the
time to attend.
New:
Sioux City 2009 Capital Plan Budget Overview
(pdf format)
The TRC in association with the Siouxland Chamber
of Commerce formed the "Correctional Study Institute" to take
a fresh look at the infrastructure needs of the Justice system in
Woodbury County. A primary concern was whether a new jail is
needed to be built -- at an estimated cost of $30 Million to $70
Million, or if there are
reasonable alternatives to improve the delivery of justice and save
taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.
Click Here to download the 6-page report (in PDF format).
Click Here to download the
appendix to the report.
In 2007, the City of Sioux City entered into a
development deal for the construction of a "Stoney Creek Hotel"
property in downtown Sioux City. A dozen properties have to be
assembled into a parcel, and many buildings must be demolished. At a
City Council meeting reported by the Sioux City Journal, council
members talked about this project costing the City around $1.8
Million.
How much taxpayer money is the City spending on
this project? To date, over $4.8
Million -- and not all costs have yet been identified. Click here for the details.
The City of Sioux City purchases services from
engineering firms, architects and consultants. Is this always the
most appropriate use of taxpayer's money?
The breakdown of the income and benefits
for the average teacher salary:
|
. Average Base Salary
per Contract Schedule |
$46,674 |
|
State Teacher Quality
Act Categorical Funding |
$1,910 |
State Professional
Development Funds Per Diem
Average Salary |
$242
$48,826 |
|
Fringe Benefit Medical
Insurance |
$10,440 |
|
Iowa Public Employee
Retirement System Pension |
$2,807 |
FICA Social Security Act
Contribution
Average Fringe Benefit |
$3,735
$16,982 |
|
Total Average Salary and
Fringe Benefit |
$65,808 |
NEW "TRC
Today" column on the website. Updated regularly by TRC
Executive Director Janeese Martin, "TRC Today" will give you the
very latest information on projects and issues that you need to
know about. Click on the link at the top of every page.
NEW! Income
breakdown of recent concert at Tyson Center.
NEW!
"Pay as you Throw" Plan - SC Council Agenda 10-2004
Automated Water
Billing - Latest Report 4-2004
City of Sioux City Salaries and
Benefits
Sioux City Schools Insurance
Benefits Description
"How to Protest Your
Property Tax Valuation"
TRC's March 31, 2004 Newsletter (in PDF format.)
