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Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award RecommendationCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Action Items # 4. Copyrighted April 18, 2022 ITEM TITLE: Sustainable Dubuque Community GrantAward Recommendation SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission recommendations for seven projects for funding from the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program at a total funding amount of $15,800.00. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Alternative Learning Center RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Bike Coop RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Convivium Urban Farmstead RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Trees Forever RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Four Mounds RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to St. Marks Youth Enrichment RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Tri-State Christian School Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Sustainable Dubuque Grants-MVM Memo Staff Memo ALC Resolution Bike Coop Resolution Convivium resolution Dubuque Trees Forever resolution Four Mounds resolution St. Marks resolution Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Tri State Christian School resolution Resolutions THE CITY DUOF B TEE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Dubuque All -America City IN 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 11, 2022 Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell is recommending City Council approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission recommendations for the following projects for funding from the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program at a total funding amount of $15,800.00 by adoption of the resolution for each grant to state public purpose. The following applications are recommended for funding: ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER RAINWATER SYSTEM + GARDEN + CHICKENS $2,050.00 BIKE COOP BLINKIE LIGHTS FOR BIKES $2,350.00 CONVIVIUM URBAN FARMSTEAD COMPOST EXPANSION $2,500.00 DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER TECH PARK TREES $2500.00 FOUR MOUNDS ECO RESEARCH + EDUCATION + RESTORATION $2500.00 ST. MARKS YOUTH ENRICHMENT HEROES ACADEMY $2500.00 TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCHOOL GARDEN $1400.00 I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM-sv Attachment CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator THE CITY OF DUB�6 kE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 8, 2022 Dubuque AIFAmeriee City hn�wEt�i .x:ra: 1III I 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to present Round 25 Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants recommendation from the Resilient Community Advisory Commission (RCAC) for City Council approval. I:7_[011:01'Lisle] 111 In 2013, the City Council approved the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program to catalyze community leaders in the Sustainable Dubuque initiative. The grants are available to any residents, non -profits or businesses who propose a project that addresses at least one of the twelve sustainability principles and includes an element of community engagement or education in their project. Seven (7) applications were received this round. All commissioners were invited to submit their individuals scores. A sub -committee made up of RCAC members and myself met to review the aggregated scores and prepared a recommendation to the RCAC. The recommendation was unanimously supported by the RCAC at their April 7, 2022 meeting and the recommendation is included below for Council consideration. DISCUSSION The following applications are recommended for funding: ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER RAINWATER SYSTEM + GARDEN + CHICKENS $2,050.00 BIKE COOP BLINKIE LIGHTS FOR BIKES $2,350.00 CONVIVIUM URBAN FARMSTEAD COMPOST EXPANSION $2,500.00 DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER TECH PARK TREES $2500.00 FOUR MOUNDS ECO RESEARCH + EDUCATION + RESTORATION $2500.00 ST. MARKS YOUTH ENRICHMENT HEROES ACADEMY $2500.00 TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCHOOL GARDEN $1400.00 In accordance with new guidance from the State Auditor, each grant includes a resolution to state public purpose. Total recommended funding for this round is $15,800.00. BUDGET IMPACT $25,000 was allocated for grant disbursement in FY22. Five (5) applications were received the first round (October 2021) totaling $11,625.00 in requested funding. Seven (7) applications were received the second round (March 2022) totaling $14,450.93. The allocates the remaining funds for Fiscal Year 2022, original allotment of $25,000. REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully recommend City Council approve the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission regarding the Round 25 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. Attachments 1 Resolution _ Alternative Learning Center Resolution _ Bike Coop Resolution _ Convivium Urban Farmstead Resolution _ Dubuque Trees Forever Resolution _ Four Mounds Resolution _ St. Marks Youth Enrichment Resolution Tri-State Christian School 3 Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 154-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live'; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall grow vegetables, collect eggs and care for chickens and collect rainwater for local food creation, and educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Alternative Learning Center. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the Alternative Learning Center and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of April, 2022. rac M. Ca gh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breiffelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 155-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO BIKE COOP WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live'; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall enhance bicyclist safety by providing flashing bike lights and educational safety programming for cyclists and motorists; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Bike Coop. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the Bike Coop and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18w day of April, 2022. Brad M. Ca1iandgh, Mayor Attest: ��77 �J-���%% ,,%,,� (.�(.V GL�I/yGQ x d'Ler/'f�%�'G Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 156-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO CONVIVIUM URBAN FARMSTEAD WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall divert waste and provide education to the community related to compost and beneficial use of food scraps; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Convivium Urban Farmstead. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Convivium Urban Farmstead and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18"' day of April, 2022. Attest: Q ✓fv // s13"? Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 5834113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 157-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live'; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall replace trees and plant additional trees for carbon capture and water quality enhancement at Dubuque's Technology Park; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Trees Forever. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Trees Forever and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of April, 2022. ��Sagh, Mayor Attest: L� f/ Adrienne N. Breiffelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 158-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO FOUR MOUNDS WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, `Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live'; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall restore historic and cultural resources and protect landscape which serves as habitat for endangered species while collecting data; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Four Mounds. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Four Mounds and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of April, 2022. Brad M. C nagh, Mayor Attest: otj� ` Adrienne N. Breiffelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 159-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO ST. MARKS YOUTH ENRICHMENT WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, 'Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live'; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall educate youth, connect kids to nature while providing ample access to nature and field trips and improving eco-literacy; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to St. Marks Youth Enrichment. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with St. Marks Youth Enrichment and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18w day of April, 2022. ./ii .. h, Mayor Attest: gjU-&4ne /% ":xl Adrienne N. Breitfelder, Ci y Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13' St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 160-22 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: • Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2021 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live'; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall offer an interactive education related to food production and planting of native plants and creation of pollinator habitat; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Tri-State Christian School. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Tri-State Christian School and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 18w day of April, 2022. i Brad M. Cava ayor Attest: 15& 11/1�1 &I Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk