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Dubuque Main Street's Housing Business Luncheon InformationCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Consent Items # 011. Copyrighted June 5, 2023 ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Main Street's Housing Business Luncheon Information SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of the City of Dubuque handouts that were distributed at Dubuque Main Street's Housing Business Luncheon featuring Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham as the Keynote Speaker. The event program is also included. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description City of Dubuque Handouts Folder Program Type Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi www.cityofdubuque.org/incentives E00 0 �r SCAN ME QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ITS IMPACT ON DUBUQUE As a high priority of the Dubuque City Council and component of the City's Equitable Poverty Reduction and Prevention Plan, the City of Dubuque offers a variety of financial resources to encourage property owners to create and maintain quality, affordable housing in Dubuque. Affordable housing promotes economic stability, health and well-being, education, community development, social equity, poverty alleviation, and resilience. By addressing housing affordability, communities can support their residents' overall well-being, and create a more prosperous and sustainable future. The City of Dubuque offers a variety of resources to homeowners, commercial property owners, and rental property owners. Use the incentives map to learn more about these programs and determine your property's eligibility. o o www.cityofdubuque.org/incentives , Dubuque's local incentive programs can be combined with State and Federal programs - helping your business make the most of its resources. The Iowa Economic Development Authority administers The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) several programs to assist individuals, communities, and administers programs that offer support to projects that businesses in business and community development. protect and better human health and the environment. Learn more at www.iowaeda.com Learn more at www.epa.gov The Iowa Finance Authority administers programs that provide affordable financing resources for individuals and their goals, from mortgage or down payment assistance and rental programs that provide affordable homes, to low-cost funds for drinking water, help for beginning farmers and more. Learn more at www.iowafinance.com/ programs -for -property -developers/ The State Historical Society of Iowa administers programs that helps preserve and bring new life to Iowa's history. Learn more at iowaculture.gov/history The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers programs that offer support to projects that create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. Learn more at www.hud.gov The U.S. Department of Commerce administers programs that offer support to projects that create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity. Learn more at www.commerce.gov LOCAL MU LTI-RESI DENTIAL / RENTAL PROPERTY INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Department contact information: Economic Development Housing & Community Development Planning Services 563.589.4393 563.589.4230 563.589.4210 www.cityofdubuque.org/econdev www.cityofdubuque.org/housing www.cityofdubuque.org/planning Downtown Housing Incentive To qualify, a project must assist in the creation of new market -rate downtown rental units within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. The project must be a rehabilitation of an existing structure and located above the commercial component on the first floor of the building unless the project is rehabilitating or reusing a former church or school building. Maximum of $10,000 per unit. Facade Grant A maximum of a $10,0001:1 matching grant is available to provide assistance on labor or material costs for front fagade renovations to restore a building's historic appearance or eliminate inappropriate additions or alterations to improve overall appearance. Property must be located in Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. Financial Consultant Grant A maximum of a $15,0001:1 matching grant is available to provide assistance on hiring a financial consultant used to analyze the feasibility of a project. Property must be located in Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. Healthy Homes Program Program participants may qualify for up to $10,000 to create a healthier home OR up to $20,000 for lead remediation plus an additional $5,000 for other household hazards. The program addresses household hazards including mold, water intrusion, lead paint, allergens, asthma, carbon monoxide, home safety, pesticides, and radon. Available to low- to moderate -income residents, both renters and homeowners. Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Program Program participants may qualify for up to a $25,000 loan. Property must be at least 50 years old and designated as a City Landmark, or individual historic property, or located in the following Historic Preservation Districts: Jackson Park, Cathedral, W. llth Street, Langworthy, or Old Main. This loan fund provides positive incentives to owners of these historic properties to maintain and improve the community's architectural heritage. Planning & Design Grant A maximum of a ten thousand dollar ($10,000) 1:1 matching grant is available to provide assistance on pre -development costs associated with a project. Property must be located in Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. Urban Renewal Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Tax -increment financing (TIF) is an important and flexible tool used in communities for three main purposes: promoting economic development, eliminating slum and blight, and facilitating housing development. • Market Rate Residential Subdivision, Multi -Family Units Owner -occupied, attached/detached single-family home, multi -family units/apartments. Requirements: installation of fiber conduit, accept housing choice vouchers. Term: 10 years. • Mixed -Income Residential Subdivision Owner -occupied, attached/detached single-family home, multi -family apartments. Requirements: installation of fiber conduit, accept housing choice vouchers. Term: 10 years. Urban Revitalization Program (Tax Abatement) Encourages the revitalization of buildings in the community's older neighborhoods by offering a property tax exemption for new improvements made to qualified residential and commercially assessed properties. • New Area Multi -Family Development Apartment/Townhouse. Requirement: must accept housing choice vouchers. Term: up to 10 years. • Existing Revitalization Area Residential Rehabilitation All residential. Requirement: must increase value by 10%. Term: 10 years. LOCAL HOMEOWNER INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Department contact information: Housing tx Community Development Planning Services 563.589.4230 563.589.4210 www.cityofdubuque.org/housing www.cityofdubuque.org/planning First -Time Homebuyer Loan Program This City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development program provides long-term, no - interest (0%), $5,000 loans to help an income -qualified resident purchase a first home at any location within the City of Dubuque limits. Healthy Homes Program Program participants may qualify for up to $10,000 to create a healthier home OR up to $20,000 for lead remediation plus an additional $5,000 for other household hazards. The program addresses household hazards including mold, water intrusion, lead paint, allergens, asthma, carbon monoxide, home safety, pesticides, and radon. Available to low - to moderate -income residents, both renters and homeowners. Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund Program Program participants may qualify for up to a $25,000 loan. Property must be at least 50 years old and designated as a City Landmark, or individual historic property, or located in the following Historic Preservation Districts: Jackson Park, Cathedral, W. llth Street, Langworthy, or Old Main. This loan fund provides positive incentives to owners of these historic properties to maintain and improve the community's architectural heritage. Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Provides low -interest, long-term, loans up to $25,000, to homeowners to rehabilitate their properties. The home must be code -compliant, and the project must be finished in its entirety upon completion of work performed with loan funds. Owner -occupied, single-family home, or duplex in the City of Dubuque, with qualifying households earning no more than 80% of area median income. Housing Choice Voucher Homebuyer Program This HUD program assists housing choice voucher participants in purchasing a home. It is similar to the rental voucher program, but instead of payments going to a landlord, payments go to a mortgage lender. Urban Revitalization Program (Tax Abatement) Encourages the revitalization of buildings in the community's older neighborhoods by offering a property tax exemption for new improvements made to qualified residential and commercially assessed properties. Washington Neighborhood Homebuyer Loan Program Program provides long-term, no -interest (0%), loans in varying amounts based on household size and annual income to any owner -occupied, single family or duplex home in the Washington Neighborhood (llth Street to 32nd Street, Elm to Central). Washington Neighborhood Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Program provides low -interest, long-term loans, up to $25,000, to homeowners to rehabilitate their properties for any owner -occupied, single family or duplex home in the Washington Neighborhood (llth Street to 32nd Street, Elm to Central). • s:. WHAT IS TAX -INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)? qr- Tax-increment financing (TIF) is an important and flexible tool used in communities for three main purposes: promoting economic development, eliminating slum and blight, and facilitating housing development. When a TIF district is created, a "base" valuation of the property value is established. The base valuation accounts for assessed values prior to the TIF designation. The tax revenue from this base value remains with all taxing authorities. Increases in the assessed value overtime over and above the base are called the "increment." The TIF authority (in this case, the City of Dubuque) may access the tax revenue generated by the increment, to fulfill the designated purpose of the district. HOW IS TIF USED BY CITIES? EXAMPLE $1,000....................................................................... z 0 a J LU a TAX INCREMENT 0 GENERATED OVERTIME a $100 TODAY TIF STARTS TIF is typically used by cities to fund public improvement projects or private project -based financial assistance, in conjunction with developing or redeveloping different parts of a city. This may include upgrading areas of the city suffering from slum and blight, helping residential development efforts, and enhancing economic development activities. Depending on the size of the project, cities may use the annual increment to provide project funding or may need to incur debt to finance an improvement, such as installing infrastructure. TIME END OF TIF inn For more information on Dubuque's Housing TIF Districts, contact the City of Dubuque Economic Development Department: 563.589.4393 econdev@cityofdubuque.org TIF FOR HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE Cities can use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to pay the cost of • streets, • water, • sanitary and storm sewers, • parks, • trails, and • related public improvements for new housing development by creating Housing TIF Districts. Housing TIF in Dubuque Housing TIF Districts support reinvestment and redevelopment activities in the urban renewal area and support revitalization within the area and the community for low- and moderate -income families. Cities can establish Housing TIF Districts within their corporate limits and within two miles of their corporate boundaries with the consent of the County Board of Supervisors. The City of Dubuque's use of Housing TIF is a Dubuque City Council priority. The City Council's 15-year vision statement for Dubuque calls for a "strong, diverse economy and expanding connectivity" and "choices of quality, livable neighborhoods." Using Housing TIF enables Dubuque to implement projects to pursue that vision and support workforce retention and development, increase the local tax base, and address the city and school district's stagnant population growth. By state law, when TIF is used for housing development, approximately 38 percent of the future tax increment revenues from the project must be used to provide housing assistance to low- and moderate -income families whose incomes are no greater than 80 percent of the median income anywhere in the city. This is starter housing for Dubuque's current and future workforce, and our most vulnerable residents, the elderly and disabled. Initial plans call for much of the affordable housing assistance to be provided in downtown neighborhoods through the City's CHANGE (Comprehensive Housing Activities for Neighborhood Growth & Enrichment) Program. RnMAN_. Before and after photos of a housing rehabilitation project From 2016-2023, Dubuque's six Housing TIF districts are projected to generate $3.1 million for affordable housing Dubuque's TIF Districts The City of Dubuque has created six Housing TIF Districts, all with Dubuque County's consent. The Timber Hyrst Housing TIF District was formed in 2014 to promote additional residential options in Timber Hyrst Subdivision in the city, by assisting with the funding of road and utility improvements along portions of North Cascade Road. These improvements are facilitating safer travel along the road that serves as a main artery from the city of Dubuque to the Southwest Arterial by straightening some of the curves on North Cascade Road in both the city and the county. It has also allowed the City to install some needed water, sanitary, and storm sewer infrastructure. The English Ridge Housing TIF District was formed in 2015 to promote the creation of additional residential options in Dubuque, as well as to provide funding for water main installation. The South Pointe Housing TIF District is intended to generate funds for improved roads and utilities in the designated area, as well as provide funding to assist with affordable housing anywhere within the city of Dubuque. The Rustic Point Housing TIF District is intended to generate funds for the installation of sewer and water utilities related to housing and residential development, as well as supporting affordable housing anywhere within the city. Sky Blue Estates Housing TIF District is intended to generate funds for improved roads and utilities in the Area, specifically, utility improvements and the addition of a water tower. Funding generated in the Area also assists with Low and Moderate Income (LMI) family housing anywhere within the City of Dubuque. North Grandview Estates Housing TIF District is intended to generate funds for the development of a residential district (North Grandview Estates Subdivision) and infrastructure improvements including installation of fiber conduit and vaults, a retaining wall, a curb underdrain, and portions of trail development from the subdivision to the Bee Branch 32nd Street Detention Basin. Funding generated in the Area also assists Low and Moderate Income (LMI) housing anywhere within the City of Dubuque. Each of these Housing TIF Districts has an Urban Renewal Plan that describes the specific use of tax increment funds, such as providing tax rebates, installing public infrastructure, or other planned expenditures. These Housing TIF Districts, consistent with state law, currently set aside approximately 38 percent of project cost increment, thus providing funding for the benefit of low- and moderate - income family housing opportunities anywhere in the city of Dubuque. Housin g TIF District Loc tion a 3 I, ma I i •er r�,3� Course SKY BLUE HOUSING TIF DISTRICT VIEW ;TRICT IF IRA. F -walFft-, Last Dubuque on- VAR IL 11W ENGLISH RIDGE HOUSING TIF DISTRICT NORTH CASCADE ROAD SOUTH POINTE HOUSING TIF DISTRICT HOUSING TIF DISTRICT Key i� New Housing Units Approved and/or Under Review as of May 2023 The use of urban abatement, TIF, and other city incentives, has generated interest in the creation of over 1,700 new housing units. Development Residential ..Availability Location Remaining Lots/ Use Units Available North Grandview Estates North Grandview/32nd Street 25 Lots Single-Family/Apartment Rustic Point Estates #2 Derby Grange/Kennedy Roads 46 Lots Single-Family/Duplex Sky Blue Estates* Roosevelt Road Less than 17 Lots Single -Family Silver Oaks Subdivision Elmwood/Silver Oaks Drive 128 Lots Single-Family/Duplex South Pointe Estates* Rockdale Road Less than 42 Lots Single-Family/Duplex Timber-Hyrst Estates Creekwood Drive Less than 26 Lots Single -Fa mily/Duplex/Townhomes *Subdivision has additional phases Development I Location Estates of Dubuque I Barnwood Lane/Lasso Court TOTAL:284 # of Units 35 Units TOTAL: 35 Use M Single-Family/Cooperative Community Development Development_ Location # of Units Use Gardens of Dubuque 1895 Radford Road 50 Units Affordable Family Housing Apartment Kretschmer Lofts 895 Washington Street 48 Units Market Rate Apartments Roosevelt West 1865 Radford Road 44 Units Affordable Senior Housing Apartment Old Prescott School 1199 Central Avenue 14 Units Market Rate Apartments Miller 4-Plex East Gate Court 4 Units Market Rate Apartments Fox Hills Apartments End of Plaza Drive 390 Units Market Rate Apartments Mount Carmel - Sisters of Charity Phase 1 1100 Carmel 60 units Skilled Nursing 46 Units Assisted Living 22 Units Memory Care Mount Carmel - Sisters of Charity Phase 2 1100 Carmel 116 Units Independent Living TOTAL:794 Development Location # of Lots/Units Use St. Anthony's School 2175 Rosedale Avenue 22 Units Market Rate Apartments Callahan Apartments Bies Drive 56 Units Market Rate Apartments Iowa Street Lofts 1248 Iowa Street 14 Units Market Rate Apartments TOTAL: 92 TOTAL:434 TOTAL: 105 CM036-052523 PROPOSED GRAND TOTAL OF 1,744 LOTS/UNITS Opportunities & Benefits for Housing Providers Being a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) housing provider offers significant benefits and makes it possible for low-income individuals and families to have a safe and affordable place to live. It is also a major contributor to our local economy. In Fiscal Year 2023, Dubuque HCV housing providers received nearly $5 million in federal funds through the City and over $1.5 million from HCV residents Annual Contribution to the Local Economy $6.5 million About the Program Dubuque's Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federally funded program administered by the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department and is designed to assist lower -income households with their monthly rental payments. Voucher recipients choose their own units on the open market and they normally pay 30 - 40% of their income towards rent and utilities. The remainder of the rent is paid directly to the landlord by the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department. Many low-income households in our community rely on housing providers who are willing to participate in the program. The subsidy paid on behalf of the resident helps households to rent in many different neighborhoods in Dubuque. I • • Did you know? • More than half of all Dubuque HCV residents are elderly and/or disabled. • HCV rent payments are deposited directly into the landlord's account. • You screen and select your own tenants. The City may be able to provide you with helpful tenant background information. • You use your own lease agreement and tenant rules. • You set your own rent. The Housing Choice Voucher can even pay a little more for rent in certain areas of the city. • You may rent to as many or as few HCV residents as you choose. • You manage the property according to Iowa Landlord/Tenant Law. None of your rights as a landlord change because of HCV occupancy. • The City of Dubuque offers free advertising of vacant HCV units. • There is no inspection fee for units inspected for HCV participation and the HCV inspections meet the requirements for the rental licensing inspection. THE C DUUB_L%t_J7E_ - Masterpiece on the Mississippi OPPORTUNITY Becoming a Housing Provider How It Works If you have a vacant unit to rent, consider advertising "Housing Vouchers Welcome" or "will accept Housing Vouchers:' You can list your vacant units with the City for free! You still have all rights to select or deny the applicant for your housing unit based on your own criteria. As you probably know, housing providers are required to conduct a background check on prospective tenants before renting to them, through this program or otherwise. Upon request, the City can provide you with some helpful information about tenant background/ history. Once you have selected your tenant, the HCV participant will have a "Request for Tenancy Approval" packet for you to complete the necessary forms. When the forms are returned to our office, along with the lease (leaving only the dates blank), City staff will contact you to schedule an initial inspection to ensure that it meets basic housing code. Once the unit passes inspection, and the lease and contract are completed, the housing provider will start to receive payments on behalf of the resident on the date agreed upon by all parties. The lease is an agreement between the resident and the housing provider for a one-year period. The contract is an agreement between the housing provider and the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department. The resident is responsible for the payment of the security deposit directly to the housing provider. The amount of the security deposit should be the same as what you charge other non - assisted tenants. For additional details on Dubuque's Housing Choice Voucher Program, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/ HCV or contact the City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department at 563.589.4230 or housing@cityofdubuque.org We are happy to answer any questions you might have! APPROACH To collaboratively make an impact on poverty and fostering prosperity we will: Inform others on data and promising practices to measure and accelerate collective impact. Facilitate and Convene collaboration to address poverty, racial equity, and socio-economic opportunity Initiate new partnerships and nurture existing ones to advance prosperity. Invest in initiatives that address poverty and enhance neighborhoods. SKILLS & LIVING WAGE JOBS PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY CITY OF DUBUQUE OFFICE OF SHARED PROSPERITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ISSUES 1 in 3 households in the City of Dubuque struggle to make ends meet. (Based on 200% Fed Poverty Level 2018) Economic Insecurity 3GenerationalLack of Transportation Lack of Child Poverty Lack of Care & Early Education Learning Determinants & Skills Laclof physical &BrainAffordabHealth ConditionsHousNeighbFood Insecurity 1l SAFE & AFFORDABLE HOUSING OUTCOMES ft QUALITY CHILD CARE & EARLY LEARNING FOCUS Taking on poverty is an all -hands -on -deck endeavor with every sector of the community including those with lived -experience. We foster and support bringing all sectors together to achieve our vision and mission. City residents thrive best when their neighborhoods are vibrant, economically secure, safe and inclusive. We facilitate resident and stakeholders in identifying and securing services to make their neighborhoods prosper. POVERTY& RACIAL EQUITY Recognizing that poverty disproportionately affects Blacks and People of Color in the city, our office promotes and applies a Racial Equity Lens that assists stakeholders in knowing and addressing the impact of racial and socio-economic bias in local and state policies and practice. Meaningful economic growth for a community requires access and opportunity to jobs that pay a livable wage. We'll collaborate with businesses and employers in determining what is considered a living wage for our residents and ways to achieve a� 4l1 DIGITALACCESS & SKILLS ra TRANSPORTATION Dickinson: We must grow population to regain workforce By Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corp. Telegraph Herald, March 26, 2023 Like most folks, I see the world through the prism of my life, the life of a baby boomer. Boomers are the product of an enormous surge in U.S. births after World War II those of us born between 1946 and 1964. To our children and grandchildren, that time seems as ancient as the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs walked the earth, but to me it seems like yesterday. My dear parents were part of the Greatest Generation. They survived the Great Depression as children, they sacrificed and fought in WWII and after the war, they married in 1952. I was their first born in 1953, with six brothers and sisters to follow. We boomers are a huge cohort of 76 million Americans. The families of my generation averaged four children per household and those children influenced nearly every institution we touched, but we now are leaving the labor market in droves. We are aging out, for the good and bad of it. Now we must step aside. The problem is, there are not enough workers to replace us. TFR is another one of those acronyms that I detest. It stands for total fertility rate, referring to the average number of children born to a woman in any given generation. The TFR for my generation was four. To maintain population at zero growth, the TFR must be 2.1. The TFR in America today is 1.64 and in Iowa 1.82. It might sound cold, but the truth is, we are not replacing ourselves. Our workforce challenges are driven by that truth. It is a myth that the pandemic is the cause for our workforce shortages. In the months leading up to the pandemic, 65% of the employers in the Greater Dubuque area were already experiencing workforce recruitment challenges. Today that number is 73% and the number of people working in Dubuque County is now higher than pre -pandemic numbers. In January of 2020, two months before the pandemic hit, there were 60,500 working in Dubuque County. In January of 2022, we were at 58,500. This January, we stand at 60,800, the third -strongest job growth in Iowa and a return to pre -pandemic numbers. The challenge of finding talent is not just a matter of too few people with the skills necessary to do the job. The challenge is that there are simply too few people. A declining population spells trouble for higher education, employment and Iowa's economy. So, what do we do? There are macro solutions that are beyond local control or that will take too long to help in the short term. They include a national immigration policy, having more children, and increasing productivity through automation. However, we can't sit back and wait 18 years for a new generation of solutions to take hold. We must act now. We must embrace the goals of YOU can be great here, a campaign launched by the 46 members of Greater Dubuque Development's Board of Directors. The goals are straightforward. • Increase population to 105,000. • Increase the number of jobs to 64,000. • Increase housing and commercial development by $1 billion. • Increase median household income to $76,000. • Reduce poverty by 5%. Successfully achieving these goals, despite all that I have shared about population, is a daunting task but an achievable one. Achievable if we work together and outperform our competition especially as it relates to workforce. Each of these goals, in one way or another, can address the need to retain talent, recruit talent and create talent. Successfully achieving all three will overcome the headwinds that every community in rural America faces. Rick Dickinson has been executive director of Greater Dubuque Development Corp for more than 25 years. 2 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi 1009000 DUBUQUE COUNTY POPULATION ESTIMATES O r N M Iq U) O ti O O O r N M g U) O ti O O O r N M Iq U) O ti O O O r N M g U) O ti O O O r N M g U) O ti O O O r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Keokuk -7.00% Mississippi Fort Dodge -5.50% Clinton -5.50% Burlington -5.10% Mason City -4.40% Spencer -4.10% ,ft.ent Change Marshalltown -2.80% I,opulation:Storm Lake -2.40% !01 0=2020 Ottumwa -1.80% Boone -1.60% Muscatine -0.08% Oskaloosa 0% Newton 3.30% Spirit Lake 5.30% Fairfield 8.90% Perceni in Pop 201 C Des Moines -West Des Moines Metro Area Iowa City Metro Area Omaha -Council Bluffs Metro Area !UM Ames Metro Area Cedar Rapids Metro Area i1441 E Sioux City, IA -NE -SD Metro Area Waterloo -Cedar Falls Metro Area Davenport -Moline -Rock Island Metro Area 16.7% 15.2% 10.3% 7.3% 6.2% 1.0% 0.3% -0.5% Gary, IN 175,415 6%093 -60.6% South Bend, IN 1259580 1039453 -17.6% Flint, MI 1939317 819252 -58.0% Detroit, MI 195119482 6399111 -57.7% Akron, OH 2759425 1909469 -30.8% Cincinatti, OH 4529524 30%317 -31.6% Cleveland, OH 7509903 3729624 -50.4% Dayton, OH 243,601 1379644 -43.4% Toledo, OH 3839818 2709871 -29.4% Youngstown, OH 13%788 609068 -57.0% 4 DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL 2024 BRAD M. CAVANAGH RIC W. JONES DAVID T. RESNICK SUSAN R. FARBER LAURA J. ROUSSELL MAYOR AT -LARGE AT -LARGE 1ST WARD 2ND WARD DANNY C. SPRANK 3RD WARD Five Year Goals 2022-2027 KATY A. WETHAL 4TH WARD Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live Financially Responsible, High —Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and Mobility 2036 Vision Statement Dubuque 2036 is a sustainable and resilient city, an inclusive and equitable community where ALL are welcome. Dubuque 2036 has preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi, has a strong, diverse economy and expanding connectivity. Our residents experience healthy living and active lifestyles; have choices of quality, affordable, livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of diverse, fun things to do; and are successfully and actively engaged in the community. Mission Statement Dubuque city government is progressive and financially sound with residents receiving value for their tax dollars and achieving goals through partnerships. Dubuque city government's mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living; contribute to an equitable, sustainable city; plan for the community's future; and facilitate access to critical human services. -qw-W,00- I �� Policy Agenda Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision by the City Council, or need a major funding decision by the City Council, or issues that need City Council leadership in the community or with other governmental bodies. The policy agenda is divided into top priorities and high priorities. 2022 - 2024 Top Priorities (in alphabetical ord Air Service Future Strategy • Action Plan • Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Implementation • City Workforce Retention and Attraction: Direction and Funding • Climate Action Plan Implementation • Comprehensive Fire Stations Locations: Study, Report, Direction, and Funding • Street Program: Direction and Funding Management in progress are items that are underway and budgeted. Staff is implementing and providing updates to City Council. Major projeCtS are projects that are underway and budgeted. Staff is implementing and providing updates to City Council. • Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Project: Debt Policy Direction, Phasing, and Funding • Central Avenue Revitalization Plan: Adoption, Direction, and City Actions • Five Flags: Options, Funding Mechanism, Direction, and Next Steps • Housing Incentive Policy: Review and Direction • Poverty Prevention and Reduction Plan Implementation • Sutton Pool Staffing and Operational Needs: Future Direction and Funding Robust Local Economy Management in Progress • Field of Dreams Stadium: Next Steps for City • Industrial Park Development a. West McFadden/Graf Site Infrastructure b. Crossroads Industrial Park Infrastructure • Minority-, Women-, Disabled-, and LGBT-Owned Business Enterprises (MWDBE) Business Support (including diverse suppliers) • MWDBE Procurement Policy, Process Revision and Recruitment • River Cruise Infrastructure and Initial Cruise (Continued on page 4) Vibrant Community Management in Progress • 911 Center Accreditation • Comprehensive Police Transparency Annual Report • Emergency Communication Transfer to Dubuque County: Policy Direction and City Actions • Traffic and Security Cameras Deployment • Equitable Fines and Fees Reform • Fire Department Culture Action Plan • Fire Department Recruitment and Staffing • National Incident Management System (NIMS) Development and Training: Mayor/City Council and Management Team Implementation • Police Department Recruitment and Staffing Livable Neighborhoods 8t Housing Management in Progress • Emerald Ash Borer Damage: Update Report & Funding • Historic Millwork District: Next Steps • Multicultural Family Center Youth Programs Expansion • Neighborhood Associations Process/Guidelines: Development • Unified Development Code Update Major Projects • Hendrick's Feed Site Parking Ramp Financially -Responsible, High - Performance City Organization Management in Progress • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Transition Report • Cartegraph Operations Management Software System Asset Management System • City Facilities Security Short -Term Action Plan: Access Codes • City Legislative Lobbying/Advocacy Agenda 2022 • City Plan and Performance Tracking Software and Reporting Tool • Digital Signatures Policy • Downtown City FaciIities/Workspace Analysis and Plan • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Implementation • Human Resources Modernization: Two Positions • Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement a. Performance Reviews b. Exit Interviews c. Consultant Services & Support Major Projects • Engine House Remodel Project Sustainable Environment Management in Progress • Bee Branch Greenway Operations and Maintenance • Bee Branch Basin Pump Replacement • Lead and Copper Pipe Rule Compliance Water Sampling and Testing • Pollinator Habitat in Park System • Sewer System Infrastructure Asset Master Plan • Water and Resource Recovery Center: Nutrient Trading • Water Plant and Distribution Systems Condition Assessment/Master Plan Major Projects • Water Department Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Overhaul • Water Lines Extension — Southwest Arterial Partnership for a Better Dubuque Management in Progress • AmeriCorps Support of Grade -Level Reading Initiative • Boards/Commissions Recruitment Plan • City Life Program Offered in Spanish • Homeless Shelter for Men with Children: Construction Completion Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities Management in Progress • Arts and Culture Master Plan Implementation • Arts Operating Grants Update Report • Comprehensive Parks Master Plan • Dubuque Renaissance BIPOC Arts Initiative • Grand River Center Management Agreement Major Projects • Comiskey Park Upgrade Project: Phase 1 Construction • Eagle Valley Subdivision Park: Construction • English Ridge Subdivision Park: Construction • Five Flags Short -Term Improvements: Roof and HVAC Stabilization • Jackson Park Restrooms: Completion Connected Community Management in Progress • Community Broadband Project: Fiber -to -the -Home • New Buses: Delivery • Traffic Signal Synchronization/STREETS Program Major Projects • East/West Corridor Capacity Improvements a. University/Pennsylvania Roundabout: Design b. University/Asbury Roundabout: Design c. University/Loras Roundabout: Design • JFK Road Sidewalks Project: Construction • Julien Dubuque Bridge Fiber Duct Installation • Northwest Arterial Upgrade (IDOT Partnership) Phase 2: Construction • Southwest Arterial Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project • US 151/Wisconsin Bridge Fiber Installation THE CjiQbE D Masterpiece on the Mississippi Creating an Equitable Community (and Organization) of Choice AHigh-Performance Organization (and Community) with Engaged Employees and Residents that is Data -Driven and Outcome -Focused built on the four pillars of: PeoP le www.cityofdubui _ . _ 'F? ,7 j;A&iw 7ok Ik.CITY PORTION OF 4 $20.81 $20 $14.79 $15.42 $15.63 $16.03 $16.78 $17.56 $18.26 $15 $11.76 $9.90 $9.96 $10.53 - $5 $0 11P -1P off\ o� Jos Ilk" Ko, OJQJ Q Q�`b �S�O� O�JpJ S`oJ4 \ova Q°IoQ �s�� $10 • $25 City Property Tax Rate Comparison City of Dubuque FY2024 Property Tax Rate • $9.9013 per thousand dollars assessed value • Increase of 1.90% from FY2023 rope ype Avg. Property op Change from FY2023 from FY20: Residential $23.25 more 2.94% increase Commercial $268.52 more 8.77% increase Industrial $296.26 more 6.55% increase n 7,11 a M T ■ Highest -ranked city (Waterloo - $20.81) is 110%higher than Dubuque ■ Average of other 10 cities ($14.79) is 49%higher than Dubuque FY2023 Consolidated Rate of 30.55266 NICC 3.0% Other 2.2% n 7,11 a M T ■ Highest -ranked city (Waterloo - $20.81) is 110%higher than Dubuque ■ Average of other 10 cities ($14.79) is 49%higher than Dubuque FY2023 Consolidated Rate of 30.55266 NICC 3.0% Other 2.2% CITY BUDGET The City's total budget for FY2024 is $237,525,419 The City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget runs from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The budget has two primary components: the operating budget and the capital budget. The operating budget includes personnel costs and annual facility operating costs. It is funded primarily through local property and sales taxes. The capital budget funds major improvements to City facilities and infrastructure. The capital budget is supported through multiple funding sources, including federal and state grants. FY2024 City Budget Major Funds . General Fund $18 ,,022,408 $115,000 Water Fund $9,777,127 $11,658,760 Sanitary Sewer Fund $12,440,629 $9,560,442 Stormwater Fund $4,872,784 $524,920 Refuse $3,827,298 $462,454 Parking $2,832,267 $106,409 The general fund is the operating fund for general City departments and their programs/services, such as public safety, culture & recreation, health & social services, and general government. How General Fund Money is Spent CategoryPortion ublic Safety of General Fund 42.5% Culture & Recreation 18.7% General Government 15.3% Public Works 8.9% Community & Economic Development 6.6% Capital Projects 0.1% Health & Social Services 1.4% Debt Service 0.2% Other 6.3% General Fund Reserve Projections The City maintains a general fund reserve, or working balance, to allow for unforeseen expenses that may occur. The goal is to have at least a 20% reserve. What's Included in Your Monthly Utility Bill? FY24 Rate: ater I Avg. Household Rate: $35.82 / month* (8% increase from FY2023) Sanitary Sewer VCurbsi o1Iectio (Trash &recycling Avg. Household Rate: $50.22 / month*** (6% increase from FY2023) Basic Rate $15.83/month* (2.93% increase from FY2023) Curbside collection of recycling is no extra charge. Stormwater Avg. Household Rate: $10.00 / month** (11.11% increase increase from FY2023) Ranking Among Iowa's Largest Cities: 2nd Lowest (Highest, West Des Moines, is 20% higher than Dubuque, and average is 8% higher than Dubuque) 4th Highest (Highest, Davenport, is 21% higher than Dubuque, and average is 15% lower than Dubuque) Lowest (Highest, Ames, is 84% higher than Dubuque, and average is 36% higher than Dubuque) 2nd Highest (Highest, Des Moines, is 64% higher than Dubuque, and average is 34% lower than Dubuque) $350 $295.5 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 Total Debt (in millions) Debt is being issued each year, but more is being retired than is issued. $250.0 *Forgivable SRF debt is not shown (FY24 $4,813,335; FY25 $9,654,750; FY26 $9,694,980; FY27 $4,655,835; and FY28 $157,500) — (FY2024 Adopted) $277.2 $155.9 $o 1 FYI FYI FYI FYI FYI FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 FY33 100% 90% Statutory Debt Limit Used 90% This chart shows the percentage of statutory debt limit in 80% the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget. By FY2033, the City will 70% be at 23% of the statutory debt limit. 60°% 50% 41 % 40% 30% 20% 23% 10% (FY2024 Adopted) 0% FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31 FY32 FY33 F 90°% 80 % 70 % 60% 50% 40% 30% 20 % 10% Comparison of Statutory Debt Limit Utilized 81% (FY2022) 60% 54% 54% 52% 51% 45% 41% Dubuque ranks as the fifth lowest and is below 31 the average of the other cities. The average is 24% ° o 19 /0 19 /o 10% higher than Dubuque and the highest (Des Moines, 81%) is 100% higher than Dubuque. QJaF OJ ye' QJbc OJ Q�aS QJ�eZ� \O\J\\S o�a�� \ JJG G� The City of Dubuque's use of debt can be compared to many average homeowners who borrow to buy their home. The City has borrowed money at low interest rates to invest in infrastructure. Unlike the federal government, the City does not borrow money to cover operating expenses. # Project Description and Amount Outstanding 1 Stormwater Improvements $70,680,924 2 Water & Resource Recovery Center $50,195,000 3 Water Improvements $27,025,430 4 Sanitary Sewer Improvements $19,327,399 5 Parking Improvements $25,213,340 6 Downtown TIF Incentives/Improvements $19,327,482 7 Industrial Park Expansions $10,897,224 8 Park and Recreation Improvements $6,973,814 9 Public Safety Improvements $4,406,310 10 TIF Rebates/Bonds to Businesses $3,916,272 Total $239,824,195 * $167 million has been spent on street improvements from 1997-2022. Over 52 miles of streets have been resurfaced or reconstructed in the last 5 years. CM034-041923 1W....... DLJRHOHF FIRE DEPARTMENT Internationally Accredited Following a very thorough, five-year process including document review and onsite assessment, the Dubuque Fire Department was accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), a division of the Center for Public Safety Excellence, in October 2021. The Dubuque Fire Department is one of fewer than 300 fire departments in the world and just five other departments in Iowa (Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Iowa City, Sioux City, and West Des Moines) to be accredited. This accreditation is a voluntary process and an international recognition of achievement. It shows to the community that the Dubuque Fire Department continually self -assesses, looks for opportunities for improvement, and is transparent and accountable through third -party verification and validation. Working towards, achieving, and maintaining accreditation: • Provides greater community alignment. • Encourages quality improvement. • Facilitates input from and builds positive relationships with labor. • Identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses. • Allows for the establishment of a plan for improvement. • Provides data supported decision -making. • Communicates management and leadership philosophies. • Ensures the agency has a defined mission and related objectives. Encourages the development of organizational procedural documents. "It's not what you get, its what you become. You don'tget accredited, you become accredited, and as an accredited agency you build a culture of improvement." - Chief Rick Steines GOLD PLUS AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The Dubuque Fire Department is a leader in prehospital health care in Iowa. Since 2017, the Dubuque p Fire Department has been an annual 2021 recipient of the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline award for excellence in emergency care. • . The American Heart Association sets benchmarks for the standard of care relating to heart attacks and each year the Dubuque Fire Department reviews its emergencies involving heart attacks. The department has identified priorities for early recognition, early notification, and early treatment of all patients experiencing a heart attack. In 2021, the department received the Mission Lifeline Gold Plus award for its excellence in the treatment of heart attacks. This is the second year in a row the department has received this recognition for its efforts to implement quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Rated Top Public Services by Local Business Leaders When asked to rate all of Dubuque's public services for 2020-2021, local CEOs, business owners, and top managers rated Dubuque's fire service #1 and its ambulance service #2. Using a scale with 1 being low and 7 high, the fire service scored an average of 6.36 and ambulance 6.19. Source: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation InfoAction Survey TOP 3% RATING FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION CAPABILITIES Following an evaluation of Dubuque's fire protection service, the national Insurance Services Office (ISO) upgraded the City of Dubuque's fire suppression capabilities rating to Class 2 in 2016 based on the city's fire department, emergency communications, water supply, and community risk reduction. Dubuque's Class 2 rating is the second -highest rating possible and puts Dubuque among the top three percent of the more than 48,000 fire departments in the United States evaluated by ISO. The Class 2 rating reflects not only Dubuque's fire department and emergency dispatchers, but also the City's water department and the critical infrastructure they maintain and firefighters rely on when fighting a fire. The rating provides fire departments with a benchmark and can be used for planning, budgeting, and justifying fire protection improvements. According to ISO, the rating is important to not only fire departments and the safety of the entire community, but residents and business owners in communities with high fire suppression ratings may get lower insurance prices. ISO says most U.S. insurers use the information as part of their decision- making when deciding what business to write, coverages to offer, and prices to charge for personal or commercial property insurance. INCREASING STAFF LEVELS There is no working from home for our brave firefighters and medical officers. It is not long before they have additional resources. In fiscal year (FY) 2019, the fire department was authorized for 89 uniformed personnel. Beginning in FY2020, the department initiated a plan to add staff as part of the plan to add a West End fire station. This plan outlines adding one additional firefighter each year from FY2020 through FY2025, bringing the total personnel count to 95. One staff member was added in FY2020 and in FY2021. Due to the budget issues caused by the pandemic, no staff were added in FY2022 but two are expected to be added in FY2023, then MISSION STATEMENT: To protect, assist, and educate our community and visitors with pride, skill, and compassion. Our shared values are: INTEGRITY We serve in an honest and equitable fashion. We respect those we serve and are accountable to them. PROFESSIONAL We provide a high degree of excellence. We work with a positive attitude. DEDICATION We are committed to helping our neighbors. We strive to do our best for others. SKILL Our ability is important in the lives of our neighbors. We hold ourselves to a high standard. COMPASSION We show empathy for those in need and seek ways to be helpful. We perform with a sense of community. one in FY2024 and one in FY2025. The City also froze some vacant positions during the economic crisis created by the pandemic, putting extra strain on employee schedules, allowing fewer vacation opportunities, and requiring more overtime of existing staff. Now that those vacancies have become unfrozen, the City is moving quickly to fill those open positions. The fire department's staff expansion plan also calls for the addition of up to six more firefighters in FY2026 to increase the authorized uniformed personnel total to 101, depending on whether a seventh station is added or an existing station is relocated. PRIDE Our tradition is a job well done. We strive to be prompt, safe, and fit for duty. ALWAYS CALL 9-1-1 IN AN EMERGENCY FDO02-101421 Dubuque Police Department Crime Statistics // 2022 \ EKF?W.R,o'/ The goal of the City's approach to public safety is to make Dubuque the safest community possible with the understanding that community safety is not just about injury prevention and crime prevention; it is about increasing well-being and building a vibrant, engaged, and equitable community. Working to ensure residents experience an increased sense of well-being, a sustainable quality of life, a reduction in the numbers and cost of injuries, the preservation of income and assets, and improved perceptions of safety is a top priority for Dubuque city government. THE CITY OF DUB & E Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque has had a 34% reduction in overall crime from 2015-2022 A comparison of 2022 versus 2021 shows the total number of crimes dropped by six crimes, from 1,470 to 1,464. Shots Fired "Confirmed Shots Fired" is one of the many metrics tracked by the police department annually. In 2022, there were 13 instances of confirmed shots fired in Dubuque, a decrease of 15 from 2O21's total of 28 and down significantly from 2015's total of 33. Confirmed Shots Fired 2021 2022 % Change Ames 5 Not reporting N/A Cedar Rapids 123 120 2.44% increase Davenport 201 171 14.9% decrease Des Moines 1,380 Not reporting N/A Dubuque 28 13 53.6% decrease Iowa City 37 37 0% change Rockford, IL Not reporting 629 N/A Waterloo Not reporting 132 N/A At least one person has been arrested in connection with g of last year's 13 cases. This is thanks in large part to exceptional police work with the assistance of Dubuque's network of traffic/security cameras. The unresolved cases remain open with viable suspects identified in several. The City of Dubuque is a regional leader in the use of video technology for crime reduction and resolution. Murders While a single murder or instance Ames of confirmed shots fired is too Cedar Rapids many, Dubuque's totals are lower Davenport than many other communities. Des Moines Dubuque Sioux City Iowa City Waterloo Peoria, IL Rockford, IL io0 While it is impossible to prevent some crimes from occurring, it 80 is important to know that the Dubuque Police Department 60 excels in solving crimes. 40 In 2020, the Dubuque Police resolved 92.3% of all Crimes Against Persons committed in the city. The national average for 20 2019 (the most current on record via FBI data) was 45.4%. 0 MURDERS 2021 - 2022 2021 2022 POPULATION 4 4 66,424 7 10 136,467 13 10 101,009 11 21 212,031 5 1 59,119 4 3 85,617 3 3 74,596 N/A 9 66,941 34 24 111,666 24 15 147,711 1500 F CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2015-2022 iF41I11 W. 300 N co 1:* LO C0 I� 00 0'�' O --I N .--� --� .--i 1--1 1-4 1--1 --1 N N N O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N N Theft of Burglary to Burglary Theft Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle 200 CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS 2012-2022 J 150 11III1 50 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2021 TOTAL: 1,244 Burglaries:240 2022 TOTAL: 1,239 Burglaries to motor vehicle: 96 Thefts: 823 0.41% decrease Thefts of motor vehicle: 85 0 J N M Q0 r-_ 00 0") O .--i N O O O O O O O O O O C:) C"i N N C'V N N N N N N C'�I Aggravated Assault Sexual Assault Robbery Murder PDO06-042023 A robbery happens to a person and a burglary happens to a place (home, garage, car, etc.). CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS 2021 TOTAL: 226 Murder: 1 2022 TOTAL: 225 Sexual Assault: 77 Robberies: 22 0.44% decrease Aggravated Assault: 125 From 2020 to 2022, reported sexual assaults in Dubuque decreased by almost 27%. 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