The following material shall accompany the final plat:
1. A statement by the proprietors and their spouses, if any, that the plat is prepared with their free consent and in accordance with their desire, signed and acknowledged before an officer authorized to take the acknowledgments of deeds. The statement by the proprietors may also include a dedication to the public of all lands within the plat that are designated for streets, alleys, parks, open areas, school property, or other public use, if the dedication is approved by the Council.
2. A statement from the mortgage holders or lienholders, if any, that the plat is prepared with their free consent and in accordance with their desire, signed and acknowledged before an officer authorized to take the acknowledgment of deeds. An affidavit and bond as provided for in Section 354.12 of the Code of Iowa may be recorded in lieu of the consent of the mortgage or lienholder. When a mortgage or lienholder consents to the subdivision, a release of mortgage or lien shall be recorded for any areas conveyed to the City or dedicated to the public.
3. An opinion by an attorney-at-law who has examined the abstract of title of the land being platted. The opinion shall state the names of the proprietors and holders of mortgages, liens or other encumbrances on the land being platted and shall note the encumbrances, along with any bonds securing the encumbrances. Utility easements shall not be construed to be encumbrances for the purpose of this section.
4. A certificate of the County Treasurer that the land is free from certified taxes and certified special assessments or that the land is free from certified taxes and that the certified special assessments are secured by bond in compliance with Section 354.12 of the Code of Iowa.
5. A resolution and certificate for approval by the Council and for signatures of the Mayor and Clerk.
6. A cross section and profile of streets approved by the City Engineer. The profiles shall be drawn to City standard scales and elevations and shall be based on M.S.L. datum plane approved by the City Engineer. The location, size, and grade of all conduits, sewers, pipelines, and similar devices to be placed under the streets and alleys shall be shown in the profile and cross sections where they occur.
7. A grading plan showing areas of excavation, earthwork and soil erosion control methods which will be practiced, and quantities involved in the soil erosion control methods.
8. All protective covenants, affecting the subdivided land, in form for recording.
9. Such other certificates, affidavits, endorsements, or deductions as may be required by the Commission in the enforcement of these regulations.