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June 26 City Staff Work Session PowerPointCity Council Work Session I June 26, 2023 City Support of Economic Development The Process Behind Progress THE CITY OF DUB E. Masterpiece on the Mississippi ;,r! eating an Equitable Community of rhoice A High -Performance Organization (and Community) that is Data -Driven and Outcome -Focused built on the four pillars of: Resiliency Sustainability Equity Compassion Through Planning, Partnerships, and People 2 PRESENTERS • Rick Dickinson • Jill Connors • Crenna Brumwell & Barry Lindahl • Wally Wernimont • Gus Psihoyos • Alexis Steger • Gina Bell • Chris Kohlmann • Anderson Sainci --lowaz fin U, ,3 e YOU Can Be Great Here Greater Dubuque Development 5 !f! �•9-�-y-y Economic Development �___ Incentives & Results THE CITY OF DUBQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi - Z law A a, _ Role of Economic Development Department Facilitate Development Agreements Create and manage urban renewal districts: • Downtown • Industrial Center • Tech Park • Housing TIF Areas _-P,ERU-RyOAD` Tl 01 J FK RQAD 1 k C RA FOR ROAD �REATER LAKE (I D G I OWNTOWN '� r TWIN. VALLEY GTUUBU.QUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER 'DUBUQUE t TECHNOLOGIC PARK Path: N:SEconomic� ev�lopment1202312023 Presentation Maps Development Incentives • Tax Increment Financing • Rehabilitation &Housing Creation Grants • Downtown Loan Program • Small Business Grants Results from Projects Since 1995 • 96 TIF Projects • $105,233,396 Public Investment • $770,984,615 Private Investment • 10,000+ Jobs Created and Retained 0 Over 690 quality apartments downtown 3act Downtown Du eud DOWNTOWN N INVESTMENT Improvement 198 through December 2022 % since 20OU New Construction $264 Million 9 0 9 2`,� Building Rehabilitation $4 1 Million Real Estate Sales $217 Million 73% Public Improvements $154 Million 95% Net New Jobs 4X8+ 70% Total Improvements 98 Million 88% Information provided by Dubuque Main Street 1540 Central Avenue Planned Investment in Downtown & Riverf ront FY23 — FY28 $90047760 Budget for Next 5 Years for Industrial Centers • Current balances = $4.3 million • Land Sales • ARPA • FY23 — FY28 (6 years) _ $25.7 DICW TIF million budgeted for • G.O.DEBT (DICW) improvements to industrial center •Sales Tax 30% projects (McFadden/Crossroads •Water Construction Fund areas) •Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund • SRF • State Grants • Road Use Tax Funds Strong Economy in Dubuque • Total Non -Farm Employment — 61,300 • Up 800 jobs from last month; • 1.3% growth in employment from last month (April); 1st out of 9 in monthly rate of growth amongst metros in the State • Down only 300 from pre -pandemic employment high water mark (5/2019) Greater Dubuque 2027 1 Progress Tracking I Labor Force SOURCE: Iowa Workforce Development: Monthly Labor Force Summary UPDATED: 06.20.2023 DUBUQUE MSA LABOR FORCE I GOAL: 64,000 CURRENT: 61,300 64,000 63,000 62,000 61,000 60,000 59,000 58,000 57,000 55,000 55,000 54,000 53,000 52,000 51,000 50,000 J A N F E 5 MAR APR MAY 2019—Pre Covid----2021—Benchmark —F2022—Year J U N E J U L Y AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC 2023—Year 2 2024—Year 3 r. 2025—Year 4 2026—Year 5 GOAL 64,000 (Numbers are subjectto change monthly based on the IWD benchmarking process.) Comparison to Other Iowa Cities Cities in Iowa don't all use the same incentives to encourage development. The following are for non -housing development (either industrial or commercial). Ames Facade grant Partial exemption • 3 years (100%) • 5 years declining (100% > 20%) • 10 years declining (100% -> 20%) Ankeny Industrial • 5 years declining (75 -> 15%) _ ■Commercial with high -quality jobs • 10 years declining (100% -> 50%) Comparison to Other Iowa Cities Cities in Iowa don't all use the same incentives to encourage development. The following are for non -housing development (either industrial or commercial). Cedar Fay__ Provide no cost land, with min. assessment agreement Use state tax abatement program ■ Commercial: 5 years TIF (100%) ■ $20,000/year to Main Street Cedar Rapids ■ 10-yea r, 44% tax exemption or ■ 10-yea r, 50% tax reimbursement • $2,500 facade grants Comparison to Other Iowa Cities Cities in Iowa don't all use the same incentives to encourage development. The following are for non -housing development (either industrial or commercial). Davenport ■ Loan at $30,000/job ■ TIF for larger projects Targeted areas: tax abatement for • 3 years (100%) • 10 years declining (80% -> 20%) West Des Moines TIF for infrastructure - 5-year declining TIF 75% -> 15% City captures fees for outside legal costs Considering $5,000 fee for staff time Development Agreements,, Ordinances, and Real Estate THE CITY OS TE U D Masterpiece on the Mississippi -,y�.r�—'---^-..•..Ww"..^—"-"••"".......... .... ..... ."--. .. _--.T __ •. � - / _ - ,:'w � Via" . i Wirk �.�� -� x �' �"?,E�k � ►.: •i��=", �. ,...►��• r . r ` i ��'- w y!� � J 4w` y�, ..fir►' y "� i �.�� A• � q t '_ '" Teti.". e� - ��' 4�� •} ;r `i►►� �' �►�"•`� (� �, .. * W, �� " � ,- ♦ .' �.♦ ►. tip. 14-9 - City Attorneys Office Role in Development Agreements Multiple Roles ■ Ensure agreed upon terms are included Review & Evaluate for Legal Compliance • Urban Renewal Law • Competitive Disposition Process • Urban Revitalization ■ Is DA compliant with requirements from funding source? � 0 1dest city ,S D�SE fr _--- Development Process Laws • State Code & City Code Ordinances • Annexation • Rezoning • Specific limitations • Changed with court cases • Subdivision • Site Plan Review City Council Role & Limitations City Council Role Reviewing & Deciding Zoning Changes ■ Reviewing & Voting on Development Agreements ■Approving Plats *Sale and Purchase of Real Estate City Council Limitations *Closed Session Rezoning Case Law Changes • 2006 — 2017 • 2017 - present *Additional Discussion on Closed Session Later I Traditional Rezoning None. Traditional rezoning is a legislative function where Council is authorized and should speak with anyone who contacts them on the matter and is also authorized to visit the site. PUD / Institutional This is a quasi-judicial rezoning matter, Rezoning and the Council is limited to ONLY consider the information presented during the hearing on the matter in a public meeting. NO outside communication or site visits are authorized. To Closed Session Iowa Code Section 21.5 Allows closed discussion on qualifying matters - Review / Discuss Records Required or Authorized by State or Federal Law to be Confidential ■ *Litigation Strategy ■ To Avoid Disclosure of Specific Law Enforcement Matters ■ Evaluation of Professional Competency ■ *Purchase / Sale of Real Estate ■ To discuss information in Confidential Records Related to Security of Physical Infrastructure, Cyber Assets, Security Procedures, & Emergency Preparedness *Most Common Closed Session Statistics January 1, 2022 - June 5, 2023 City Council Met in Closed Session 36 ja times Su bd ivi sion Approval Rezoning Approval Iowa Code §354.8 allows requiring the installation of pubiic improvements in conjunction with approval of a subdivision §414.5 ordinance changing land from one zoning district to another zoning, council may impose conditions on a property owner which are in addition t�� existing regulations if the additional conditions have been agreed to in writing by the property own a r. §414.5 ordinance approving a site development plan, a council may impose conditions on a property owner which are in addition to eAsting regulations if the additional conditions have been agreed to in writing by the property owner. City Code Does not a presslV refer to off -site improvements but Home Builders case would allow Current City{ Code does not provide process Current CitV Code does not include process for off -site improvements or cover situation where property owner does not agree to conditions Site plan approval in City Code is not b city council ordinance so this process iF, not available under current City Code State Code Requirement: Site Plan Approval • State Code Requires Site Plan Approval by City Council to Mandate Off -Site Improvements • Recommendation: Amend City Code • Ordinance Drafted • Ensures Compliance with State Code • City Ordinances • Past Practice of the City • Current Practices for Cities All Across the State • Next Steps • Zoning Advisory Commission Review • City Council Review Design Review Process & Zoning Changes Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager THE CITY OF D UBQ Tr Masterpiece on the Mississippi A`r J.: 1 Role of Planning Services Department ■ Unified Development Code ■ Development Regulations ■ Zoning Regulations ■ Historic Preservation ■ Subdivision & Site Plan Facilitation Development Review Process ■Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan ■Annexation PIK _�r�`` IF II Ul ��• Ali _ -- - - _- .. �_. -��+.� y ■1 �# ��.r i y. 1 w � '� Role of Planning Services Department ■Board and Commissions ■ Zoning Advisory Commission • Zoning Board of Adjustment ■ Historic Preservation Commission ■ Long -Range Planning Advisory Commission ■Design Review Committees ■ Port of Dubuque ■ Chaplain Schmitt Island L ` d a .:�x F1 ®' II N!! ON ma Doi Moral Purpose of the Development Review Process Bring together all reviewing departments in order to assist developers and expedite the subdivision and site plan review process. Provides opportunities to problem solve between developers, engineers, architects and city staff. Why do we have development regulations? ■ To promote the health, safety, sustainability and general welfare of the community; ■ To encourage good development and support the conscientious developer, and ■ To protect existing property values and uses while providing for future generations. Development Review Team Began in 1990. Hosts weekly meetings with property owners, developers, engineers, other design professionals. Responsible to review the following: ■ Minor and major subdivision plats. ■ Simple, minor and major site plans (multi- family residential, commercial, office, institutional, and industrial developments). ■ Conceptual plans for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). we Pre -Application Meeting Consultation: • Unified Development Code (UDC) Review • Statewide Urban Design & Specifications (SUDAS) • Utilities • Site Access • Stormwater Management • Process Discussion 4P_VIP_W Prr Plan Review & Approval Development Review Team: • City Codes including UDC, SUDAS, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater, Building, Fire, Water, Public Works, & Leisure Services. • Design Standards & Guidelines • May require multiple reviews/submittals Construction Review & Approval Inspection & Construction Services: • Building Plan reviews • Permits • Inspections • Certificates of Occupancy Core Members of the Development Review Team ■ Planning Services Department ■ Engineering Department ■ Water Department ■ Fire Department ■ Inspections & Construction Services Planning Services Department Shena Moon DRT Facilitator/Coordinator Associate Planner Serve as the primary point of contact for all applicants/developers. ■ Educate applicants/developers about the process. ■ Encourage, schedule, and facilitate all pre -application meetings. ■ Responsible for handling application materials and fees. ■ Set meeting agendas and distribute applicant plans/reports to the DRT. ■ Lead the DRT meetings and facilitate the discussion. ■ Assist in scheduling interdepartmental meetings as needed. ■ Provide applicants/developers with project review and approval letters. w P ' 1 r Planning Services Department DRT Facilitator/Coordinator �F Shena Moon Associate Planner Review conceptual plans, site plans and subdivision plats for compliance with the Unified Development Code (UDC). ■ Land use, parking, landscaping, setbacks, lighting, lot coverage, lot area, street frontage, and building height. ■ Identify if review is required by a Board or Commission. Engineering Department Stormwater Review Deron Muehring Civil Engineer 11 Review stormwater post -construction plans to verify that developments do not result in significant changes to how stormwater runoff leaves a property r- Engineering Department Stormwater Review Deron Muehring Civil Engineer 11 � 4 1 A Review stormwaterpost-construction plans to verify } -f that developments do not result in significant changes to how stormwater runoff leaves a ro ert p p Y Y ' ■ All developments: ■ Review how grading might change drainage patterns g g g g g p ,. ■ Compare proposed discharge locations to existing locations "ua'�__ t_ �_ Engineering Department Stormwater Review Deron Muehring Civil Engineer 11 Review stormwater post -construction plans to verify that developments do not result in significant changes to how stormwater runoff leaves a property ■ Major developments/subdivisions (more than an acre disturbed area) ■ Ensure that the development does not result in an increase in the peak flow or peak velocity of stormwater runoff at any discharge point ■ Verify that engineering calculations (the basis of the stormwater post - construction plan design) follow SUDAS/standard engineering design practices A r- ■ Verify that engineering calculations (computer model inputs) are appropriate and reflect what is in the proposed plan drawings r Engineering Department Stormwater Review Deron Muehring Civil Engineer 11 Process City erosion and sediment control permit applications Per federal Clean Water Act, the City is prohibited from allowing construction activities to commence until: ■ Site plans/stormwater post -construction plans have been reviewed and approved by the City (outlined on the previous slides) ■ State has authorized construction through their NPDES general construction permit program (NPDES General Permit No. 2 for construction sites) ■ Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) have been reviewed and approved by the City to ensure they generally conform to the States NPDES General Permit No. 2 ~ requirements r- Engineering Department Justine Hull Traffic Review Traffic Engineer Provide pre -application, site plan, & subdivision plan and plat feedback for City & County Projects • Site Access/Driveways • Visibility Issues/Sight distance • Traffic Studies/Analysis Manage scoping meetings for traffic study needs r. • Site Traffic Analysis, Queuing Studies, Full Traffic Studies & Analysis • Provide full review of Traffic Study with questions, concerns and recommendation Possible Site visits for: • Data collection • Visibility Issues/Sight Distance Civil Plan sheet review for temporary traffic control Engineering Department Nate Steffen Roadways &Sidewalks Civil Engineer Public Roadways ■ Ensure all new roadways and roadway modifications that will be maintained by the City are designed and built to City Standards ■ Review Paving Plan Details in Accordance with Iowa SUDAS Design and Specification Manuals ■ Review Roadway Design Elements such as Horizontal and Vertical Alignments, Sight Distance, Lane width, Turn Lanes, Clear Zones, Curbs, Cul-de-sacs, Intersections & Pavement Thickness. ■ Review Material Specifications such as Concrete, Asphalt and Base Stone Public Sidewalks ■ Installation Requirements in Accordance with City Code ■ Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Compliance for Sidewalk Curb Ramps ■ Review Sidewalk Plan Details in Accordance with Iowa SUDAS Design and Specification Manuals EngineeringDepartment Duane Richter Traffic Engineer Street Lighting ■ Plans set - Check to make sure that they are installing the lighting according to city specifications. The three major items are that they are using the correct equipment, spacing the light for even distribution of light and conflict lighting at intersections. ■ After the completion of the project the street lighting is inspected to make sure that lighting is working and installed as shown on the plan set. Fiber Optics ■ Plan Sets — Make sure that conduit will tie into any existing or new infrastructure (Signals, SCADA Equipment, Lift Stations...) or Parks. ■ Once Completed make sure that conduit has been installed and that all the conduits are installed as shown on the plan. Check to make sure that all of trace wire is installed so that the conduit can be located. Engineering Department Sanitary Sewer Review Max O'Brien Civil Engineer 11 Provide plan reviewing and evaluation services for submitted sanitary sewer designs to ensure conformance with the following minimum standards: ■ Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS): Design Manual, Specifications Manual, and City of Dubuque Supplemental Specifications ■ Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Iowa Wastewater Facilities Design Standards ■ Great Lakes -Upper Mississippi River Board (GLUMRB) of State and Provincial Public Health and Environmental Managers: Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilitie P Engineering Department Sanitary Sewer Review Max O'Brien Civil Engineer 11 ■ Evaluate existing sanitary sewer system capacity and condition within the vicinity of submitted developments and provide available information to applicants. Coordinate with applicant and respective City departments as needed to develop plan to address any identified insufficient existing infrastructure either prior to or during development construction. ■ Provide supplementary review of submitted design plans to coordinate site grading, stormwater infrastructure, sanitary sewer, and drinking water utility layouts and to evaluate feasibility of future access and maintenance for each utility. Coordinate with respective DRT members to provide supplemental review comments by discipline and to avoid conflicting requirements or comments between disciplines. IV # t � P Brant Schueller Water Department Water Distribution Supervisor ■ Review utility plan set for location, diameter of requested service, connection point, elevation, pressure zone of water service. ■ Control valves, post indicating valves, flushing devices and fire hydrant locations. ■ Water connection fee notice if required. ■ Notification of Cross connection control program. ■ Opportunities to loop the water system for water quality (reduce dead end water mains). ■ Check IDNR for any contamination in area. ■ Verify plan meets IDNR, SUDAS, 10-States Standards, AWWA & City Ordinance ■ Provide as-builts, fire flow test to engineer of record to assist with their development. Fire Department International Fire Code 2021 Building Features Drive Requirements Kevin Esser Fire Marshall ■ Construction type, building size, occupancy type, level of sprinkler protection Fire Access ■ Access roads, aerial access, road grade and dimensions, fire lanes Water Supply ■ Hydrant quantity and placement, fire flow requirements, fire department connections Inspection & Construction Services (ICS) Michael Belmont Code Official Initial review of site related building code compliance. ■ Fire separation distances ■ Allowable Building Area and Height ■ Fire Sprinkler Requirements ■ ADA compliant building access Concurrent Review of Building plans (if submitted) ■ Occupancy Types and Load ■ Building Code Compliance Review ■ Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing systems Review ■ ADA Compliance Review Additional Members of the Development Review Team Leisure Services Department ■ Park Development, Street Trees, etc. Health Services Department ■ Food Establishments, public pools, etc. Public Works Department ■ Floodwall impacts, snow removal, temporary cul-de-sacs, etc. Improvements to the process ■ Hold Development Review Team meetings in -person with virtual option for applicants. ■ Review & Update applications and checklists. ■ Identify appropriate review timelines for each application type. ■ Explore software programs that would serve as a project management tool for DRT and would allow applicants to see review comments and review status updates. ■ Revive the Developers Roundtable History of Developer's Roundtable ff THE CITY OF D UBQ Tr Masterpiece on the Mississippi V History of the Developer's Roundtable The Roundtable was initiated by the Planning Services Department in 1992 to: ■ Improve communication and coordination of City departments with each other and with developers; ■ Foster and maintain a good public/private working relationship; ■ Evaluate how City codes and procedures can be improved, what barriers exist to improvement, and what solutions can be implemented; ■ Develop a streamlined and documented development review process; ■ Provide "in service training" on new codes and procedures; and ■ Enhance public relations and customer service. History of the Developer's Roundtable Roundtable members include: ■ Developers ■ Engineers ■ Architects ■ Other design professionals Representatives of the following organizations: ■ City Departments who participate in the Development Review Committee ■ Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce ■ Dubuque Board of Realtors ■ Dubuque Main Street ■ Greater Dubuque Development Corporation History of the Developer's Roundtable Improvements that were the result of the Developer's Roundtable: ■ Streamlined Subdivision Platting Process ■ Improved communications and relationship with the development community ■ Shorten timeframe for Rezoning Process ■ Special Exceptions created for residential projects ■ Improvements to Development Review Applications The Planning Services Department will be reviving the Developer's Roundtable. Intent to contract with Greater Dubuque Development Corporation for facilitation services for the Developer's Roundtable. OUTCOMES: Current Status of Residential Development THE CITY OF DUB ;Tr Masterpiece on the Mississippi -------------- a k. Maul_ �. v �s Is Dubuque Growin g? 0 0 0 100,000 95,000 111 ESTIMATED DUBUQUE COUNTY POPULATION 99,266 iGjZITiGj%�iG•fL�iGj7:�i�jE:1<iG : I�GZ:��Z:�GI:�:�GI:: GZ'II�G�%��G)�%�GZ'I:�G�%I:��IIIII��IZIy��1I1L�'�IIIZ:��III : ZIS[Iy�1�E��1�L�ZISC:��1�E:��1�Z1� Percent Change in Population: 1970=2020 City 1970 Population 2020 Population % Change Gary, IN 175,415 69,093 -60.6% South Bend, IN 125,580 103,453 -17.6% Flint, MI 193,317 81,252 -58.0% Detroit, MI 1,5115482 6395111 -57.7% Akron, OH 275,425 1907469 -30.8% Cincinnati, OH 452,524 309,317 -31.6% Cleveland, OH 750,903 372,624 -50.4% Dayton, OH 243,601 137,644 -43.4% Toledo, OH 383,818 270,871 -29.4% Youngstown, OH 139,788 60,068 -57.0% Percent Change in Population: 201 0=2020 Micropolitan Statistical Area % Change Fairfield 8.9% Spirit Lake 5.3% Newton 3.3% Boone -1.6% Storm Lake -2.4% Muscatine -.08% Marshalltown -2.8% Oskaloosa 0% Spencer -4.1 % Ottumwa -1.8% Burlington -5.1 % Mason City -4.4% Fort Dodge -5.5% Fort Madison -Keokuk -7.0% Clinton -5.5% 16.8% 4% 2% 14.3% Population change in Iowa counties, 2010-2020 10.0% 9.0% 6.0% 5.7% Wie 3.7% Palk Johnson (Des Moines, Story Linn Dubuque Scott Woodbury Pottawattamie Slack Hawk (Iowa City) West Des Moines, (Ames) (Cedar Rapids) iDubuque) (Davenport) (Sioux City) (Council Bluffs) (Waterloo) Ankeny) ■ Percent change 16.8% 14.3% 10.0% 9.0% 6_0% 5.7% 3.7% 0.5% 0.0% 2010 130,882 430,646 89,542 211,226 93,553 165,224 102,172 93,158 131,090 2020 152,854 492,401 98,537 230,299 99,265 174,659 105,941 93,667 131,144 Growth 21,972 61,761 8,995 19,073 5,513 9,445 3,769 509 54 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-Family/Duplex/Townhomes Total 284 *Subdivision has Additional Phases Switch Homes of Dubuque (Phase 1) End of Tiffany Court 84 Lots Single-Fami Total 84 Switch Homes of Dubuque (Future Phase) End of Tiffany Court 21 Lots Single -Family W. 32nd Street 24 Units Multi -Family 45 Estates of Dubuque Barnwood Lane/Lasso Court 35 Units Single-Family/Cooperative Community Total 35 Gardens of Dubuque 1895 Radford Road 50 Units Affordable Family Housing Apartment Kretschmer Lots 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 ..0% M1 St. Anthony's School 2175 Rosedale Avenue 22 Units Market Rate Apartments Callahan Apartments Bies Drive M 56 Units Market Rate Apartments Iowa Street Lofts 1248 Iowa Street 14 Units Market Rate Apartments Total 92 •U .. The Stacks Ice Harbor Drive 187 Units Market Rate Apartments Horizon Development 1301 Central Avenue 30 Units Affordable Family Housing Apartment Visitation/AHNI 900Alta Vista Street 20-25 Units Affordable Apartments Carter Road Apartments Carter Road 40 Units Market Rate Apartments Union Park Place Apartments & Townhomes North of Northwest Arterial 152 Units Market Rate Apartments Total 434 Residential Development Current Status Residential Dwelling Units Constructed, Under Construction, Approved or Under Review Off -Site Improvements THE CITY OF DUB ;Tr Masterpiece on the Mississippi 9 A Off -Site Improvements What is an Off -Site Improvement? ■ Extension of streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streetlights, etc. ■ Improvements related to traffic impact study such as turn lanes, traffic signals, roundabouts, etc. What triggers Off-SiterImprovements? ■ Location of development relative to existing infrastructure ■ Intensity of development and impact of proposed development on existing utility and traffic infrastructure. ■ Traffic Impact Studies as needed for High Traffic Generators (major commercial development centers, gas stations, truck stops, subdivision development, etc.) Off -Site Improvements What is a Traffic Impact Study.? A traffic impact study (TIS) is a document prepared by qualified traffic engineering firms that assess the potential effects of a proposed development on the surrounding roadway network. The study is conducted to ensure that the proposed development will not cause undue impacts to the transportation system and to recommend any necessary mitigation measures to alleviate those impacts. Off -Site Improvements Why would a city require a Traffic Impact Study? Local Governments, like the City of Dubuque, have responsibility to ensure public health, safety, and welfare of their communities. As stated in the Purpose Section of the Unified Development Code (UCD), A. This title as herein established has been made for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, sustainability and general welfare of the community... and, B. This title has been designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire and other hazards; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population, to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, and parks; and to encourage sustainable design and development. Off -Site Improvements Who pays for Off -Site Improvements required as part of a Traffic Impact Study? A developer as a requirement of approval for a rezoning, planned unit development, site plan or a subdivision plat. Costs of off -site improvements also can be handled on a case -by -case basis. It depends on the effects of a proposed development on the surrounding roadway network. OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS PAID BY DEVELOPERS .. .. .. .. PUD/Kohl's Site Plan/TrafficStudy A. Asbury Road &Holliday Drive Rubloff Development 100% 0% 2005 Signalized Intersection PUD/Plat/Kohl's Site Rubloff Development 100% 0% Plan/Traffic Study 2005 Signalized Intersection B. NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Wal mart Stores, Inc. 100% 0% PUD /Traffic Study 2005 Upgrade to Signal and Intersection Improvements C. Asbury Road (Asbury Plaza) Right Rubloff Development 100% 0% PUD/Site Plan/Traffic Study Various Right-in/Right-Out Accesses in/Right-Out Accesses D. NW Arterial (Asbury Plaza) Right- Rubloff Development LLC 100% 0% PUD Plat Traffic Stud / / yRight-in/Right-Out 2002 Accesses in/Right-Out Access Signal and intersection design, construction and installation for the proposed new access to Asbury Road, including interconnection of the new signal E AsburyRd. & Sam's Club Place Walmart Stores, Inc. 100% ° 0/ PUD/Traffic Study 2005 to the existing interconnect system at Northwest Arterial/Asbury Road and providing emergency pre- emption equipment and battery back -system similar to existing signals in the area F. Asbury Road Widening Wal mart Store, Inc $250,000=72.2%OftotaI cost 0% PUD/Traffic Study 2005 Addition of Eastbound Lane from Plastic Center $95,902.28= 27.8% of total cost Asbury Road to Sam's Club Access G. NW Arterial & Sam's Club Right- Wal mart Store, Inc 100% 0% PUD/Traffic Study 2005 Right-in/Right-out Access in/Right-out Kivlahan Farm, LC $62,500 Intersection improvements include but are not limited to Traffic Study/Site turning lanes, lane widening, H. 32nd Street &John F. Kennedy Rd. Remainder Plan/Development 2023 median modifications, traffic Switch Development LLC $200,000 of Cost Agreement signals and controls, underground utilities, crosswalks, and curb ramps. OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS PAID BY DEVELOPERS W. .. Traffic Study/Site Roundabout/Intersection I. Kerper Blvd. & KerperCt. Kwik Trip Inc 50% 50% Plan/Development 2022 Improvements Agreement Asbury Road shall be configured to have two westbound thru- lanes, a new right turn only lane serving the new commercial J. NW Arterial & Asbury Rd. Wal mart Store, Inc 100% 0/ ° Traffic Stud y/PUD/Rezonin g 2005 development, and a new right turn only lane at the intersection of the Northwest Arterial and Asbury Road, including any intersection and signal modifications at that intersection Conditional Rezoning/Traffic Signalized Intersection, Left and K. NW Arterial & Holliday Drive QHQ Properties 100% 0% 2005 Right turn lanes off Northwest Study/McDonald's Site Plan Arterial NW Arterial & Payton Drive Right- Conditional L. QHQ Properties 100% 0% 2004 Right-in/Right-out Access in/Right-out Access Rezoning/Plat/Traffic Study PUD/Plat Resolution/Traffic M. NW Arterial & Chavenelle Dr Medical Associates 100% 0% ° 1996 Signalized Intersection Study N. NW Arterial &Associates Drive Right- Medical Associates 100% 0% PUD/Traffic Study 1996 Right-in/Right-out Access in/Right-out Access O. Hwy 20/Dodge Street @ Menards Menards 100% 0% PUD /Traffic Study 1 2000 ISignalized "T" Intersection P. Devon Drive & US 20/Dodge Street Kwik Star Inc. 100% 0% Site Plan/Traffic Study 2009 Right Turn Lane on Devon Drive Off -Site Improvements SAM"S CLUB Developer: Walmart Stores, Inc. 700% Developers Cost ■ Asbury Road & NW Arterial Intersection Improvements ■ Asbury Road & Sam's Club Access Drive Intersection Improvements ■ NW Arterial Right-in/Right- out access ■ NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Intersection Improvements 72% Developers Cost ■ Asbury Road Widening AS B U RY PLAZA Developer: Rubloff 700% Developers Cost ■ Asbury Road & Holliday Drive Intersection Improvements ■ NW Arterial & Plaza Drive Intersection improvements ■ NW Arterial Right- in/Right-out access ■ Asbury Road Accesses KERPER BLVD/KERPER CT Developer: Kwik Star Inc. 50% Developers Cost ■ Roundabout/Intersection Improvements 50% City Cost ■ Roundabout/Intersection Improvements Off -Site Improvements What are other Iowa Cities Doing? Ames Ankeny Bondurant Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Davenport Des Moines Iowa City Marion Sioux City Waterloo Waukee West Des Moines Off -Site Improvements Findings from other Iowa Cities (14 Surveyed) 'EWM- - F The following ten (10) communities do not have a formal ordinance or policy. They handle off - site traffic improvements on a case -by -case basis: Ames, Cedar Falls, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Iowa City, Marion, Sioux City, Waterloo, Waukee, West Des Moines. The following four (4) communities have some form of policy to handle off -site traffic improvements: Bondurant - The City of Bondurant is a growing city located in the Des Moines Metro area. They adopted a policy by resolution on traffic impact studies for proposed developments which indicates when they are required and who is responsible for paying for the transportation system improvements. Cedar Rapids - The City of Cedar Rapids has an assessment policy for traffic signal improvements. The policy determines the cost of assessments for properties within 500 feet of the intersection to be improved, or halfway to the next signalized intersection, whichever is less. It also takes into consideration if the traffic demand is newly created, was substantially created before the development of the property or has been existence for 10 years or more. Off -Site Improvements Findings from other Iowa Cities (14 Surveyed) r Des Moines - The City of Des Moines adopted a policy by resolution that sets forth the process and requirements for traffic analysis relating to proposed development, redevelopment, rezoning, subdivision, or other change in site use of real property. The applicant shall be solely responsible for the cost and construction of all improvements determined necessary by the City as a result of the traffic analysis, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the City and applicant. Ankeny- The City of Ankeny has a policy for the "Responsibility for Transportation System Improvements". The policy identifies who is responsible for paying for off -site improvements as a result of a traffic impact study. The policy identifies situations where the developer is responsible for paying 100% or 50% of the costs of the improvements for opening year. It requires 25% payment for future signal improvements if they are required with in 10 years of the opening year. Off -Site Improvements Findings from other Iowa Cities (14 Surveyed) Who Pays for Traffic Studies? The majority of the communities surveyed require the developer to hire a traffic engineer to complete the traffic impact study. The TIS will then be submitted to the city for review. Des Moines - The City of Des Moines requires the developer to pay the city for the cost of a traffic study that will be completed by a traffic engineering firm selected by the city. West Des Moines - The City of West Moines conduct traffic impact studies in-house and requires the developer to pay the city to conduct the traffic study. Off -Site Improvements Findings from other Iowa Cities (14 Surveyed) The majority of the communities surveyed do require the developer to pay all or a portion of off -site improvements as part of conditions place on approval of a: ■ Rezoning ■ Planned Unit Development ■ Subdivision Plat ■ Site Plan Several examples of these development agreements, conditional rezoning ordinances, memorandum of agreements and resolutions are provided in the appendix. ICE J. . PR 1dItfCRES7{�Q IHi} CR sxR'D lM�DYCEq�4r w KEN C•3 � -TTSrtr�f PR C5. � -10 EYSTONEAR KEVnSTONE DR � 1� �, EYfV70fVTIf.)R b R-3 .`' . SAI�VEI4NNEDR � V7{{r xfr VT A4DA+7' R -KEY CdRNERS �v 7 R"2 bRTER 17D m CAftTFI v C5 230 x• o 45 R z R.4 l W AVE PF�4pjSYlVAJY �--g pEA1NSYLVAPWAVE PFNNSe VANIA4 a �. Cr ° c �� taro a a a �- �t�rvc�v,~�nr C OS EASMATE {T CRF5T4Vd D DR R^2 �. R4 ti x DANIELS ST R=2_� DANIELS ST so �. DAMIELS ST .: - R-1`: z w }. R-2 rn M.NGATE DR� tD O5 _ �� R 3 A 5TO1tilEA Il�r4 R -G PR C5 a PC u C-3 C-3 DflDGf 5T. - R 2{* s PC rx b � Off -Site Improvements Examples of Off -Site Improvements required by other Iowa Cities City of Ankeny - District 7 Building - 25% Cost of Improvements The City of Ankeny required a traffic impact study to be completed for District 7 Building. The TIS identified that traffic signals will be warranted within 10 year of the opening year. The city required the developer to pay 25% of the cost of the signals within 30 days of installation by the city. City of Ankeny — Multiple Intersections — 50 % Cost of Improvements The City of Ankeny required a traffic impact study to be completed for two different developments. As the result of the TIS, the city agreed to pay 50% or up to $150,000 of the cost of the warranted traffic signals. The developer(s) were required to pay for the remaining portion. City of Marion — Kwik Star Travel Center - 100% Cost of Improvements The City of Marion required a traffic impact study to be completed for a Kwik Star Travel Center located at the intersection of Highway 151 and 62. As the result of the TIS, the City required the developer to pay all cost related to the design, construction and installation of improvements. Text Amendment for Off -Site Improvements Amending Unified Development (-ode Sections. 16-9 Zoning Advisory Commission Applications and Procedures 16-11 Land Subdivision 16-12 Site Plan To include language that the: ■ City Planner may require the applicant to provide a study of off -site impact of the development ■ City Engineering shall review the study and provide recommendations of any required off -site improvements ■ City Planner may require the applicant to construct or pay for the required off -site improvements ■ Provides a mechanism for denial if developer doesn't agree to pay off -site impacts generated by the development. Public Hearings ■ Zoning Advisory Commission ■ City Council THE CITY OF DiUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi WallyWernimont Planning Services Manager Ownership of Streets in Commercial Subdivisions Proposed Policy Change THE CITY OF U D B E Masterpiece on the Mississippi History Prior to the Sam's Club development in 2006, the City would accept streets in commercial developments for ownership and maintenance Examples where the City accepted streets in commercial developments prior to 2006 •Seippel Court as part of Seippel Road Commercial Park in 2005 (Brian Lammers was developer) •Cedar Crest Court as part of the Cedar Ridge Farm commercial subdivision in 2004 (Julian Nemmers developer) •Commerce Park as part of Westbrook mixed use subdivision in 2003 (Joel Callahan developer) •Stone Valley Dr. and Boulder Brook Ct as part of Stone Brook Center commercial subdivision in 2002 (Mike Portzen developer) Examples where the City accepted streets in commercial developments prior to 2006 •Meinen Court in Harvest Business Center subdivision in 2002 (Marty McNamer developer) Leisure Services Department •Lake Ridge Drive in Cedar Lake Plaza commercial subdivision in 2001 (Dick Hansel developer) Police Department •Cedar Crest Ridge as part of Cedar Ridge Farm commercial subdivision in 2000 (Julian Nemmers developer) •Holliday Drive in Holiday commercial subdivision in 1999 (Tim Quagliano developer) -5 Since 2006 • The City has been consistent in its policy of not accepting ownership and maintenance of streets in commercial subdivisions • Dubuque has over 300 center -line miles of streets and adding more streets adds to city maintenance costs, snow plowing miles, and future capital expenses • Sam's Club Development in 2006 — internal street network did not confer a larger public benefit and were not accepted as public IN MIN i�O.akv4�L r 4ridh J XGT@ f t*lvc T zDKp l[ E :d STMc f I��Ir LQ _ !• rliq� -I AM L4f +-i . 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' - - ri sca YapE #i+ + 4 Ra+�i.r ffe 33GMII O t\ � � l` Gr !�Or1174t 'Pi1rPG7m ki x I PEOK�1 pFLBIE 5] /+ `I 5l rm 5 �I` I i� y' WrETI� 4 r i 5 l 171r Er HAM 1 ti ,rA,o LOT C3 46 f ES MW ram T-W xr eL..uw.iL rw(t MLE / . / AD/ AD ,� ° Orr # a axrA ZIE— LR6 }� YIAYrv� iy`r Why do developers choose to have public streets? • Public streets require more space • Public streets require building setbacks •Dead end public streets require a public space for cul-de-sac •Public streets cost more •Public streets limit future changes to site layout • Snow and ice maintenance timing may not meet tenants and property owners' expectatioins Why do developers choose not to have public streets? •Public streets require more space • Public streets require building setbacks •Dead end public streets require a public space for cul-de-sac •Public streets cost more •Public streets limit future changes to site layout • [on• UM :]❑ 1' 4" iPOCSIDEWALK WITH 4" GRANULAR BASE SEE Sl DAS 7CP30.242, CIETA 1 FO R CURM VARI E5 31' 5' 15.5' 15, 5' vAItIES 1(' IV 1d' KT OR LU 8" PCC 1, LJGINT PAVEMENT --m—VAR1E +-.2% 5SURO�Sf CCN1�Af:'Cb SU13�RA-�_ 1' ROADWAY FCTION-CLASS A SI DFWALI NOT 10 SCALE G' SUDDRAI N newproposed policy AM t..�`�- 0 ,. With the new policy, developers would have the freedom to decide on public versus private streets ■ Streets would be designed and constructed to current city standards ■ Streets would need to serve three or more private lots ■ If less than three lots were proposed, the streets would need to serve a greater public benefit, such as providing connectivity to existing or future street networks ■ As required in the City's Unified Development Code, public street and utility improvements would need to be designed and constructed at the owner's cost ■ Public street and utility improvements would need be inspected/tested prior to acceptance for IM ownership and maintenance The Benefits This new policy would address two of the City Council's goals ■ Including public streets in commercial subdivisions allows greater vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian connections which furthers the City Council Goal of "Connected Communityy: Equitable Transportation, Technolo Infrastructure, y and Mobilit ". gy ■ Giving the developer options on street ownership will likely attract development in the area which furthers the City Council Goal of "Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity". i cit,� ,S 0 D� fr-- breetijig,fop _ �• -57 Housing Development Programs & Practices THE CITY OF DUBQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi Housing Programs Available Community Development Block Grant / Housing Trust Fund Homeowner Homeowner Rehabilitation • Up to $25,000 Loan • Max $60 Payments per month • 0% interest Home Buyer ■First-time Homebuyer Loan Program • $5,000 loan for downpayment and closing costs Housing Programs Available Tax Increment Financing Developers Property Owners New Unit Creation Urban Revitalization • $10,000 per affordable unit • Tax Abatement for • HUD determines affordability Improvements • 100% over 10 years if in Urban Revitalization designated area • Tax Abatement for Improvements • 100% over 10 years if affordable • Graduated % if Market Rate Urban Revitalization Districts ONE S' 5 ' KUNkEL & ASSOC. dO Path: HAFoonomic Presentation Maps,aprx Housing Programs - CHANGE Housing Tax Increment Financing / HUD Grants .,UD Grants ■ Healthy Homes Production Grant • Low -mod income assistance to rehab home/rental unit ■ Lead and Healthy Homes Grant • Low -mod income assistance to remediate lead hazards ■ Older Adult Home Modification Grant • Low -mod income assistance to help age in place safely in home Rental Assistance — Housing Choice Vouchers Partnerships Affordable Housing Network Inc (AHNI) • $40,000 per unit rehabbed • Rental, homeownership, responsible rent - to -own program HEART Program • Adult • Youth • Monthly rental assistance Housing Tax Increment Financing I� ENGLISH ,i RIDGE SOUTH POINT NOR l lm CASCADE `, J 1� Path: HAEco�1omi� Dewelopment42o23\2023 Presentation 1 Qualifications for Incentives • Low -Moderate Income as determined by HUD • 80% of the area median income is the limit -or- • Affordable Rent Rates —Fair Market Rent (set by HUD) • Urban Revitalization Incentives • Increase the value of the property by at least 15% • Be in a designated district — or have a designated district established Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives •Urban Revitalization • Three different schedules • Follows Iowa Code 404 Dubuquc •Urban Revitalization • Different schedules based on Market -rate vs Affordable Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives Ankeny •Urban Revitalization Dubuque • Urban Revitalization • One Schedule — decreasing •Different schedules based over 10 years on Market -rate vs • Only in the Downtown Affordable Area •Mostly in Downtown Area Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives • Rental to Owner Conversation Incentive Program • $10,000 for Rehabilitation and conversion Dubuque • AHNI Partnership • Rehab of single-family homes (some rentals) for Owner Occupation • Governed by Covenant Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives ;edar Rapids • Neighborhood Finance Corporation • Purchase, Rehab and Refinancing loans. • Paired with forgivable loans for renovation over 5 years Dubuque • AHNI Partnership • Rehab of single-family homes (some rentals) for Owner Occupation • Governed by Covenant • CDBG Home Buyer / Homeowner Rehab Programs Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives Council Bluff - NeighborWorks Home Solutions • Non -Profit that provides programs similar to Dubuque from CDBG and HOME funds Dubuque • CDBG Programs • Dubuque does NOT receive HOME funds Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives Davenport •CDBG Programs for homeownership and down payment assistance • TIF for larger developments • Urban Revitalization in Target Areas Dubuque •Dubuque programs provides the same Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives des Moine Dubuque • Block Challenge Grant • Dubuque used to provide funding • Competition offered to to neighborhood associations for neighborhoods to complete this purpose. beautification type projects. • CDBG funds were used and • Award up to 20 now require a sponsor, so program moved to the Office of Shared neighborhoods with $2,500 prosperity and Neighborhood per household in funding Support Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives Marion • Tax Increment Financing • Debt instruments allowed • Forgivable loans available • Created a step-by-step developers guide Dubuque • Tax Increment Financing • No debt instruments allowed • Application for financial assistance includes all contacts Other Iowa Cities Incentives Compared to Dubuque Incentives Waterloo Dubuque • Developed a Consortium •Dubuque is not large with Cedar Falls to qualify enough to receive HOME for HOME funds funds • Consortium is an option — aaply to State and team 1 1 J with surrounding areas Broadband Expansion Partnership THE CITY OF D U�lB Q TE Masterpiece on the Mississippi — A @ B • f r !i7a iiVgU - 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Outcomes • Increase access to available, accessible and affordable broadband • Improve the resiliency of broadband services • Advance Digital Equity Master Agreements • Overall legal, structural, and financial relationship is established between the City and broadband providers and approved by City Council • Updated all ordinances, streamlined permitting in the right-of-way and communications licensing. • Collaborative process between public and private partners Value to Business and Anchor Institutions 2015-2024 Z. 7—ML- lzp= =Lea w In ML Id ■ ONE JON M 2 :a :F:4 ow Atki P& 617WO CenturyUnk:�, IAJ!\: verizon)/ come-lec ITV` ERNET SERVICES € 40,J10WADOT 0-00-;—:211 N-laquokea Valley pw-�o .4, 'jW Electric Cooperative Y,wirT�lwax:fix�ti'C'rs nutir�*� f rFIREUNIinTFRNET Alliant Energy Medi6com.Ll Dubuque COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 1 % III BROADBAND STRONG STRONG FLEXIBLE FAST Unite,,,! PRIMATE NETWORKS r uscellula T�■ /��CS TECHNOLOGIES,IN L Expansion of Shareable Fiber Optic/Conduit Assets 2014-2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Year 160.00 140.00 120.00 80.00 0 60.00 20.00 in Me Wisconsin Independent Network Shared Services 0 Julien Dubuque Bridge Unite Private Networks Riley Auto 11 OF L fl f A Port of Dubuque r Dutrac Clarke Dr Alliant Downtown t h rty"Y _ ImOn Bee Branch and Central Ave Corridor Wi-Fi Mystique Ice Center 4 ' I Pyatigorsk Park Vault 0 I Vault M00", Grandview Beg in.Pr jest -HWY 2(,. �y N I } End Project Mystique Commu —i;.- Ice Center Veterans Memorial 1WWr ImOn Fiber to The Home 2022 Builds • Number of Cabinets: 8 • Number of Addresses Served: 3,915 2023 Builds • Number of Cabinets: 22 • Number of Addresses Served: 12,500 239,059 ft Aerial Fiber 2951F240 ft Buried Cable 7:TMTf: it Support the growth and development of anchor institutions. 1 Create more jobs locally by making remote positions viable. 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We've been pte�gg Y surpria3eq at the smell number of � RaRTraN[IN6,MIR6CXrppX IIRTOR IINn,oa[pppe�yyp� PeoP�e��Prohlem8„;' a'MRNINOdl MOMC UP to the challenge Area broadband n et�srarhs perfor=9'Arell amid surge in use, though disparities remain b� ravrwwrent nl Twtl 1e m�^vMh °arnaa uNlleb sre;ze nere�acanrev_._._._.; eRN wascgNsr,N [mmmr„e raiwa�uMe sn n�nn�Nsrx4a>,r� C raac su Susta'inab*il'ity & Economic Development Economy, Environment, and Equity THE CITY OF D UBQ Tr Masterpiece on the Mississippi History Sustainability was named a priority in 2006 and has remained a focus each year since. ■ 2008: Hired Sustainability Coordinator ■ 2011: Set GHG reduction goal (at 27%+ and still saw 41 % increase in Dubuque's GDP) ■ 2013: Adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) and implementation began ■ 2016: Resilient Community Advisory Commission established. ■ 2020: CAP updated to include adaptation and equity " _ jam. .� " V ar �. 4 ' 4Aar y ,$I -i 4. 3 Pillars of Sustainability Four sustainability principles support economic prosperity: Community Design ■ Smart Energy Use ■ Resource Management ■ Regional Economy ENVIRONMENTAL 1 ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY Viable Livable ECONOMIC SOCIAL 1 PROSPERITY Equitable CULTURAL VIBRANCY Bee Branch Flood Mitigation, Equity Enhancements, Economic Boost ■ Flood Mitigation to address the severe and frequent flash flooding experienced in the watershed. ■ Replaced 1-mile of storm sewer with a creek and floodplain which now carries large volumes of stormwater to the Mississippi without flooding adjacent properties. Protects 1400 homes and businesses that are prone to flooding ■ Prevents an estimated $582 million in damages over its 100-year design life. Makes Dubuque more resilient! Roundabouts Triple Bottom Line Benefits ■ Environmental Benefits: • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (less idling, fuel saving) • Decreases air pollution Economic Benefits: • Improves access to businesses • Slower pace increases stopping and shopping • Less expensive to maintain ■ Equity Benefits: • Improved air quality (which is typically worse where communities of color live) • Major pedestrian safety improvements RAU 77-I New Residential Developments Sustainability Points Required 40 points lig Complete streets, walk/bike trails, native trees and plants, subdivision styles, flood 'I 11W:W� mitigation efforts, and many more. ; • _ ■ Example: Switch Homes Development — exceeded requirements by meeting . updated energy codes, building solar ready homes, and implementing various sustainability designs Climate Action Key Points Dubuque's Climate Action Plan implementation continues to boost the economy - through attraction, retention and money saving efforts. Economic growth & Lower Emissions Since 2003, Dubuque's GDP has increased 41 % while community wide greenhouse gas emissions have fallen over 27%. Clean energy jobs already employ 3.76 million Americans and growing. For every dollar invested in solar, $1.20 is created in local economic benefit. Energy Efficiency in commercial buildings offers significant operational savings. Avoided costs due to climate chaos Climate disasters in Dubuque County have increased 7% in the last twenty years, causing an average of $3,230,000 in damages annually. Poverty Prevention & Reduction _g THE CITY OF DUBQTE Masterpiece on the Mississippi - "qT _ eating an Equitable Community of rhoice A High -Performance Organization (and Community) that is Data -Driven and Outcome -Focused built on the four pillars of: Resiliency Sustainability Equity Compassion Through Planning, Partnerships, and People 13 A p**qqqwplqlm 1, ew THE CITY OF D U B TE Masterpiece on the Mississippi HANK YOU !