Grand River Center (Conference Center) Fiscal Year 2024 Budget PresentationCopyrighted
March 22, 2023
City of Dubuque
Special Meeting Public Hearings # 02.
IT E M T I T L E:Grand River Center (Conference Center) F iscal Year 2024 Budget
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GRAND RIVER CONFERENCE CENTER
Budget Highlights
FY 2022
Actual
FY 2023
Budget
FY 2024
Requested % Change From
FY 2023 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense — 27,526 28,694 4.2 %
Supplies and Services 362,364 557,606 950,352 70.4 %
Machinery and Equipment 2,598 160,680 135,000 -16.0 %
Total Expenses 364,962 745,812 1,114,046 49.4 %
Debt on Projects paid with Sales Tax Fund (20%) 29,847 29,010 29,469 1.6 %
Property Tax Support 364,962 745,812 1,114,046 368,234
Percent Increase (Decrease) 49.4 %
Improvement Package Summary
1 of 2
This improvement package request provides for the addition of 10 cameras in the public areas of GRC.
No security cameras are in the public space, entrances or exits. This project includes cameras, cabling
and installation. There will be a recurring cost of approximately $2,700 per year that would start in FY
2025. The first year license is included in the purchase price. This improvement supports the City
Council goals of Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe and Financially Responsible, High-Performance
City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery.
Related Cost:$ 30,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - No
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0118 0.12%
Activity: Conference Center
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This improvement package request is for a new management agreement for the Grand River Center
resulting from completion of the current proposal process. The negotiation process may yield specific
items being required that need funding. This improvement supports the City Council goals of Vibrant
Community: Healthy and Safe and Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization:
Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery.
Related Cost:$ 370,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.1456 1.47%
Activity: Conference Center
Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1.FY 2024 employee expense reflects a 5.00% wage package increase.
2.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from FY 2023 The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2023.
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Supplies & Services
3.Platinum Hospitality privately manages the Grand River Center. The following expenses are the
responsibility of the City based on the Facility Management Agreement:
Ø 50% of energy costs (gas and electric) are estimated to be $171,401 in FY 2023 and are
projected to be $171,300 in FY 2024. Electric decreased from $136,594 in FY 2023 to $136,500
in FY 2024 based on FY 2022 actual. Natural Gas decreased from $34,807 in FY 2023 to
$34,800 in FY 2024 based on FY2022 Actual. FY20 and FY21 closures resulted in lower than
typical energy use.
Ø Insurance costs (property and general liability) are estimated to be $58,515 in FY 2023 and are
projected to be $71,101 in FY 2024 based on FY 2023 actual.
Ø During FY 2013 an agreement was renegotiated to require a payment of 25% instead of 50% of
the actual Hotel/Motel Tax generated by the Grand Harbor Hotel. Payments and budget are as
follows:
FY 2021 - $148,538 *
FY 2022 - $86,928
FY 2023 - $88,310 (Budgeted)
FY 2024 - $458,310 (Projected)
*Due to COVID 19 there was a delay in reporting and payment of hotel motel tax from the Grand
Harbor which delayed payment to Platinum Hospitality in FY20. The FY20 payment of $73,967
was made in July of 2020 (FY21).
4.As per the Management Agreement, the repairs and maintenance limit and aggregate will
increase by the CPI as of July 1 each year. The City is responsible for repairs and maintenance
in excess of $1,285 individually and $19,275 in aggregate for the fiscal year. Historical actual
maintenance costs have been as follows:
FY 2021 - $52,725
FY 2022 - $65,178
FY 2023 - $132,338 (Budgeted)
FY 2024 - $140,000 (Projected)
FY 2023 includes an additional $13,200 for replacement of pump motors and the ground water
pump. Numerous maintenance projects are budgeted in FY 2023 and FY 2024 to accommodate
the request for proposal for management company.
5.The FY 2024 budget includes a reserve of $106,391 for management fees due to issuing a
request for proposal for the management company for the conference center.
Equipment
6.The following equipment will be replaced in FY 2024 ($135,000):
Conference Center Machinery and Equipment
CAMERAS, loading dock (2)$ 3,000
Audio Visual Equipment $ 38,500
Window washing system $ 7,000
Toilet and urinal auto flushers $ 30,000
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Banner - Spine $ 12,000
3hp Garbage disposal $ 2,300
5hp Garbage disposal $ 3,200
(3) Hot boxes - tall $ 9,000
Hot boxes - plate $ 10,000
Hobart mixer $ 20,000
Total Equipment $ 135,000
Debt Service
7.FY 2024 Annual Debt Service is as follows ($29,469):
Amount Debt Series
Payment
Source Purpose
Final
Payment
Call
Date
$ 2,661 2019C G.O.Sales Tax 20%Conference Center Improvements 2027 2026
$ 26,808 2019B G.O.Sales Tax 20%Energy Improvements 2039 2039
$ 29,469 Total Conference Center Annual Debt Service
For Conference Center Performance Measures see Five Flags Civic Center Outline
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
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Fund/Account/Account Title
FY21 Actual
Revenue
FY22 Actual
Revenue
FY23 Adopted
Budget
FY24 Recomm'd
Budget
100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
47100 - Reimbursements (30,853) 0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total (30,853) 0 0 0
4N - Transfers
49102 - Transfer in DRA Distribution 0 0 0 0
4N - Transfers Total 0 0 0 0
200 - Debt Service
4N - Transfers
49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20%(30,506)(29,847)(29,010)(29,469)
4N - Transfers Total (30,506)(29,847)(29,010)(29,469)
4O - Eliminated for GW
48200 - Proceeds from GO Debt 0 0 0 0
48205 - Bond Discount/Premium 0 0 0 0
4O - Eliminated for GW Total 0 0 0 0
CONFERENCE CENTER - Total (61,359)(29,847)(29,010)(29,469)
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100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 0 0 21,746 22,746
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 0 0 21,746 22,746
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 0 0 1,664 1,740
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 0 0 2,053 2,147
61510 - Health Insurance 0 0 2,014 2,013
61540 - Life Insurance 0 0 7 7
61600 - Workers' Compensation 0 0 42 41
6B - Employee Benefits Total 0 0 5,780 5,948
6D - Repari/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 52,725 65,178 132,338 140,000
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 1,311 0 0 0
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 0 0 0 0
63710 - Electricity 106,893 124,623 136,594 136,500
63711 - Natural Gas 17,217 31,351 34,807 34,800
6D - Repari/Maint/Util Total 178,147 221,153 303,739 311,300
6E - Contractual Svcs
100 - General
64080 - Insurance - Property 48,803 52,937 57,942 69,989
64081 - Insurance - Liability 429 511 573 1,112
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 148,538 86,928 88,310 458,310
64185 - License/Permit/Fees 400 0 400 400
64190 - Technology Services 384 0 0 0
64975 - Equip Maint Cont 155 399 155 2,400
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 437 96 450
64990 - Other Contractual Service 0 0 106,391 106,391
200 - Debt Service
64110 - Legal 0 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 198,709 141,211 253,867 639,052
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65045 - Technology Equipment 0 0 101,930 41,500
65050 - Other Equipment 0 2,598 58,750 93,500
6F - Commodities Total 0 2,598 160,680 135,000
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
67100 - Vehicles 0 0 0 0
67270 - Other Capital Equipment 0 0 0 0
6G - Capital Outlay Total 0 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
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Fund/Account/Account Title
FY21 Actual
Expense
FY22 Actual
Expense
FY23 Adopted
Budget
FY 24 Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
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68010 - Principal Payment 24,885 24,973 24,885 26,091
68020 - Interest Payments 5,621 4,874 4,125 3,378
68990 - Paying Agent Fees 0 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service Total 30,506 29,847 29,010 29,469
CONFERENCE CENTER - TOTAL 407,362 394,809 774,822 1,143,515
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
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Fund/Account/Account Title
FY21 Actual
Expense
FY22 Actual
Expense
FY23 Adopted
Budget
FY 24 Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
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Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
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Fund/Activity FY22 Actual Expense FY23 Adopted Budget
FY24 Recomm'd
Budget
3301 - Administration
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages —21,746 22,746
6B - Employee Benefits —5,780 5,948
6D - Repari/Maint/Util 221,153 303,739 311,300
6E - Contractual Svcs 141,211 253,867 639,052
6F - Commodities 2,598 160,680 135,000
6G - Capital Outlay ———
3301 - Administration Total 364,962 745,812 1,114,046
3380 - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
6E - Contractual Svcs ———
6H - Debt Service 29,847 29,010 29,469
3380 - Debt Service Total 29,847 29,010 29,469
CONFEENCE CENTER TOTAL 394,809 774,822 1,143,515
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
CONF CENTER OPERATION
Project
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account
FY 24 Recomm'd
Budget
3346000003 Replace Carpet Conference Center 305 64004 5,000
3346000003 Replace Carpet Conference Center 305 64070 10,000
3346000003 Replace Carpet Conference Center 305 67500 110,000
3346000012 Conference Center - Management Chan Conference Center 304 64004 40,000
3346000012 Conference Center - Management Chan Conference Center 304 67990 460,000
CONF CENTER OPERATION TOTAL 625,000
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PROGRAM/
DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 TOTAL PAGE
CONFERENCE CENTER
General Government
Replace Carpet $ 125,000 $ 30,000 $ — $ 226,000 $ — $ 381,000 62
Replace Table, Chairs, and
Podiums $ — $ — $ — $ 50,500 $ — $ 50,500 63
Replace Fabric Wall Covering $ — $ — $ 35,000 $ — $ — $ 35,000 64
Roof Restoration $ — $ 385,000 $ 385,000 $ — $ — $ 770,000 65
Paint Exterior Metal $ — $ — $ 55,000 $ — $ — $ 55,000 66
Overhead Door Replacement $ — $ — $ 21,000 $ 55,000 $ — $ 76,000 67
Replace/Rehab Room Doors $ — $ — $ 64,900 $ — $ — $ 64,900 68
Improvements Necessitated at
Management Changeover $ 500,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 500,000 69
TOTAL $ 625,000 $ 415,000 $ 560,900 $ 331,500 $ — $ 1,932,400
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
33 Conference Center Operation
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
61010 Full Time Employee Expense
100 3375 GE-44 LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER —$ — 0.15 $ 21,746 0.15 $ 22,746
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES —$ — 0.15 $ 21,746 0.15 $ 22,746
TOTAL CONFERENCE CENTER DIVISION —$ — 0.15 $ 21,746 0.15 $ 22,746
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
Conference Center Operation
10033100 61010 100 3375 GE-41 LEISURE SERVICES MANAGER —$ — 0.15 $ 21,746 0.15 $ 22,746
Total —$ — 0.15 $ 21,746 0.15 $ 22,746
TOTAL CONFERENCE CENTER DIVISION —$ — 0.15 $ 21,746 0.15 $ 22,746
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GRAND RIVER
CENTER
FISCAL YEAR 2024
BUDGET PRESENTATION
GRAND RIVER CENTER CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTER
(0.15 Full Time Equivalents)
City of Dubuque OVG360
Operations oversight Day-to-day operations
Building owned by City
Capital improvement funding
Property and general liability insurance
CREATING
AN
EQUITABLE
COMMUNITY
OF CHOICE
HIGHLIGHTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND
FUNDRAISERS
FOCUS ON
SUPPORTING
NEW
MANAGEMENT
FUTURE INITIATIVE
FOCU ON
SUPPORTING
NEW
MANAGEMENT
FY 24 CONFERENCE CENTER POLICY BOOK
Project #Line Item Amount
63100 Building Maintenance $119,538
63710 Electricity $136,500
63711 Natural Gas $34,800
64130 Payment to Other Agency (Hotel/Motel Tax Payment)$88,310
64975 Equipment Maintenance Contract $2,400
64980 Technology Equipment Maintenance Contract $450
64130 Payment to Other Agency $370,000
64990 Other Contractual Service (Management Fee)$106,391
TOTAL FY24 POLICY BOOK $858,389
FOCU ON
SUPPORTING
NEW
MANAGEMENT
APPROVED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FY24 BUDGET
Project #Line Item Amount
64990 Other Contractual Service $858,389
Approved subsidy
management agreement
budget FY24
$691,230
Grand River Center
FY 2024 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$1,114,046 $16.12
Net Operating
Property Tax Support
Average homeowner’s* property
tax cost for Grand River Center
(*Avg. home value of $159,503)
FY 2024
RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENT
LEVEL
PACKAGES Project FY 24 Cost
New Management Agreement
Requirements $370,000
Project FY 24 Cost
Replace carpet in pre-function, spine,
River Room & River Room pre-function $125,000
Capital improvements to be identified $500,000
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2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
GRAND RIVER CENTER
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AMENITIES TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH
GROWING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
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