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Sustainable Dubuque Grant Recommendations_REMOVED FROM MEETINGCopyrighted April 17, 2023 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 03. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Sustainable Dubuque Grant Recommendations SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission recommendations for funding seven projects from the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program Round 27 at a total funding amount of $12,650.00. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description MVM Memo RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Centrally Rooted Mission, Inc RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Convivium Urban Farmstead RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Four Mounds Foundation RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Nova Elite Youth Basketball RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to St. Mark Youth Enrichment RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Tri-State Christian School RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Valentine Park Community Garden Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Staff Memo Centrally Rooted Mission resolution Convivium Urban Farmstead resolution Four Mounds resolution Nova Elite Youth Basketball resolution Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions Resolutions St Mark Youth Enrichment resolution Resolutions Tri State Christian School resolution Resolutions Valentine Park Community Garden resolution Resolutions THE C DUj!BQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Dubuque WAWca 914 ii 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 10, 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 Round 27 at a total funding amount of $12,650.00. The following applications are recommended for funding: ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD Centrally Rooted Launch of Exploration Labs $2,000 Convivium Urban Farmstead Garden Supplies and Support $1,750 Four Mounds Foundation Land Stewardship Planning for Endan ered Species $1,750 Nova Elite Youth Basketball Player Scholarships $1,350 St. Mark Youth Enrichment Heroes Summer Camp $1,815 Tri-State Christian School New Garden for New School $2,225 Valentine Park Community Garden Fence Replacement +Expansion $1,760 I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. AAA4 k�4 Micha I 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 E 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 10, 2023 Dubuque All•Aneriee City \,1TIJ­cf k—I iA'.II ' I I 1 1. If 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to present the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission (RCAC) who reviewed Round 27 of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant applications. BACKGROUND 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. $25,000 was allocated for grant disbursement in FY23. Five (5) applications were received the first round (October 2022) totaling $12,350.00 in requested funding. Eight (8) applications were received this round (March 2023) totaling $18,984.00. All commissioners were invited to submit their individuals scores and comments. DISCUSSION The following applications are recommended for funding: ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD Centrally Rooted Launch of Exploration Labs $2 000 Convivium Urban Farmstead Garden Supplies and Support $1,750 Four Mounds Foundation Land Stewardship Planning for Endangered Species $1,750 Nova Elite Youth Basketball Player Scholarships $1,350 St. Mark Youth Enrichment Heroes Summer Camp $1,815 Tri-State Christian School New Garden for New School $2,225 Valentine Park Community Garden Fence Replacement + Expansion $1,760 Total recommended funding for this round is $12,650.00, exhausting the fund for fiscal year (FY23). One grant application received no funding. Five applications received less than their grant request. If they are unable to complete the project due to smaller grant award, the money will be reallocated. Two grantees are new applicants. Five have received one or more prior Sustainable Dubuque grant awards. In accordance with newer guidance from the State Auditor, each grant includes a resolution to state public purpose. REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully recommend City Council approve the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission regarding the Round 27 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. Attachments Resolution —Centrally Rooted Resolution_Convivium Urban Farmstead Resolution_ Four Mounds Foundation Resolution —Nova Elite Youth Basketball Resolution —St. Mark Youth Enrichment Resolution_Tri-State Christian School Resolution —Valentine Park Community Garden 1 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. - 23 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO CENTRALLY ROOTED MISSION, INC. 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 o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 purchase new equipment and materials to expand programming to allow community members within LMI population to have free access to a music lab and art studio ; 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 CENTRALLY ROOTED MISSION, INC. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with CENTRALLY ROOTED MISSION, INC. and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breit -Felder, City Clerk FEPrepared 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. - 23 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, • 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 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 purchase new garden tools and equipment to increase volunteer safety and maximize hands on volunteer capacity and education for people who want to learn to grow their own food within the community; 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 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 day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breit -Felder, 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. - 23 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION 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 o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 hire an environmental intern to assist with updating land stewardship planning for endangered species and increase capacity to provide opportunities to educate the community; 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 FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breit -Felder, 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. - 23 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE NOVA ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL 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 o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 award scholarships to students who need financial help to allow them the opportunity to gain experience and be part of a traveling basketball team; 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 NOVA ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the NOVA ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breit -Felder, 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. - 23 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO ST. MARK 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, • 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 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 provide hands on enrichment opportunities and programs for a 5 week summer camp for approximately 90 children that focus on holistic connections to nature; 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. MARK YOUTH ENRICHMENT. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with ST. MARK YOUTH ENRICHMENT and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breit -Felder, 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. - 23 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE 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: 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 o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 develop a new school garden that works to create a hands on experience for science classes, harvest rainwater, and attract pollinators while creating educational opportunities for a new after -school Garden Club; 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 TRI- STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: 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. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. - 23 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE VALENTINE PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN 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 o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 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 2022 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 a deer fence around the community garden to better protect against animals and expand and enclose additional garden area for vine growing; 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 VALENTINE PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the VALENTINE PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this day of April 2023. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breit -Felder, City Clerk