A bill for an act relating to project design standards and specifications, including by providing for a statewide urban design and specifications board and requiring certain reports to city councils regarding noncompliant projects.

Summary

The bill establishes a Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Board to develop and publish design and specification manuals for Iowa. It also obligates project managers to inform city councils of any extra costs when a street project deviates from the Department of Transportation’s standards, and bars changes to approved designs after work begins. The measure aims to bring consistency and transparency to public infrastructure projects.

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