Baseball Stad Vision Iowa AppliMEMORANDUM
O~ober28,2003
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving Submission of Vision Iowa Application
Economic Development Director Bill Baum recommends City Council approval of the
submission of a Vision Iowa application in the amount of $3.6 million for a Baseball
Stadium.
At the October 6, 2003 City Council meeting, Katie Krieg, President of Dubuque
Initiatives advised the Council of the proposal of Michael Gartner to move a Class A
Minor League professional baseball team to Dubuque. The team is currently located in
Battle Creek, Michigan.
Dubuque Initiatives presented the City Council with the results of a feasibility study
completed by CSL International concerning minor league professional baseball in
Dubuque. Additionally, Dubuque Initiatives presented a study completed by HOK
Sports, which provided proposed layouts of the stadium, and preliminary cost estimates.
Based on the positive results of the two studies, Dubuque Initiatives recommended the
City Council proceed with the financing of a new baseball stadium in the Port of
Dubuque, including the submission of an application to the State of Iowa for Vision Iowa
funds in the amount of $3,600,000.
The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has voted to support
bringing professional baseball back to Dubuque. The Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors has voted to support this project with a $700,000 commitment to help build
a stadium.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
IV~chael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
CC:
Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
William Baum, Economic Development Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE' IOWA
MEMORANDUM
October 27, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
William Baum, Economic Development Director
Resolution approving submission of Vision Iowa Application
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution approving the
submission of a Vision Iowa application for a Baseball Stadium.
DISCUSSION
At the October 6, 2003 City Council meeting, Katie Krieg, President of Dubuque
Initiatives advised the Council of the proposal of Michael Gartner to move a Class A
Minor League professional baseball team to Dubuque. The team is currently located in
Battle Creek, Michigan.
Dubuque Initiatives presented the City Council with the results of a feasibility study
completed by CSL International concerning minor league professional baseball in
Dubuque. Additionally, Dubuque Initiatives presented a study completed by HOK
Sports, which provided proposed layouts of the stadium, and preliminary cost estimates.
Based on the positive results of the two studies, Dubuque Initiatives recommended the
City Council proceed with the financing of a new baseball stadium in the Port of
Dubuque, including the submission of an application to the State of Iowa for Vision Iowa
funds in the amount of $3,600,000.
The Notice of Intent to Apply should be approved, signed and submitted immediately.
The Vision Iowa application narrative is underway, and will be completed for submission
as soon as possible. The Vision Iowa application requires the identification of matching
funds and a commitment from the City to provide the balance of the funding for the
project.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the City Council adopt the resolution approving the submission of a Vision
Iowa application, and authorize the Mayor to sign the application and Notice of Intent to
Apply.
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RESOLUTION NO. 448-03
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A VISION IOWA
APPLICATION AND COMMITTING THE LOCAL MATCH FOR THE PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa has identified the redevelopment of
the Port of Dubuque as a high priority, and
Whereas, the Riverside Baseball, LLC has announced their intention to locate a
minor league professional baseball team in Dubuque, subject to the execution of a
lease agreement for a new baseball stadium; and
Whereas, Dubuque Initiatives, a private, non-Profit corporation whose mission is the
redevelopment of Downtown Dubuque, has completed a feasibility study, preliminary cost
estimates, and schematic layouts of a baseball stadium on property in the Port of
Dubuque; and has recommended a financing plan to the City, including Vision Iowa
funding; and
Whereas, the Iowa Legislature has created the Vision Iowa program, which supports
projects that expand the cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities in the state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the filing of an application for $3,600,000 for Vision Iowa funding
for a new baseball stadium project is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Manager is
hereby directed to submit a Notification of Intent to Apply, and the full application to the
Vision Iowa Board together with other attachments as may be required.
Section 3. That the City assures that balance of the funding required for the
baseball stadium project will be arranged for and provided by the City.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of NoVember 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk F:\USERS\WBaum\Baseball\Resolution approving Vision Iowa app.doc
VISION
NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY
VISION IOWA PROGRAM
To: Nichole Warren, Vision Iowa Program Manager
Iowa Department of Economic Development visioniowa@ided, state.ia.us
200 E. Grand Phone: 515-242-4827
Des Moines, IA 50309 Fax: 515-242-4776
The following information is provided concerning a potential application for
funding from the Vision Iowa program.
1. Project Name: Dubuque Minor League Baseball Stadium
Applicant(s):
(Eligible applicants include a city, county, public organization -- defined as a nonprofit economic
development organization or other nonprofit organization that sponsors or supports community or
tourism attractions and activities -- or school district in conjunction with a city or county)
Name(s): City of Dubuque, Iowa
Address(es): 50 West 13th Street, City Hall, Dubuoue. Iowa 5200'1
Phone(s): 563 589-4110
E-mail(s): ctvmclr~.citvofdubuq ue.or.q
Brief Description of Project, Including Total Projected Cost:
(Minimum project cost is $20 million to qualify for Vision Iowa funding.)
Construction of a professional minor league baseball park in the Port of Dubuque. Project
will result in bringing minor league baseball back to Dubuque, and a new team to Iowa.
Riverside Baseball, LLC will relocate a team currently playing in Michigan to Dubuque.
Total estimated cost is $20,920,985.
4. EXpected Amount of Funding 5.
To be Requested: $3,600,000
(No more than 50% of cost, to maximum
of $75 million, may be requested)
Expected Application Date:
(Approximate time frame is fine)
11/03
We understand submission of this Notice of Intent to Apply is not a binding commitment,
but a good faith effort to inform the Vision Iowa board and staff of our intent to apply.
We agree to provide updated information as changes to these plans become known.
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Signature
Title Mayor
Date 1'1/03/03 F:\USERS\WBaum\BasebalRvinotice-for counciLdoc
Return Completed Application to:
Vision Iowa Program Manager
Iowa Department of Economic Development
200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Name of Project: Dubuque Minor League Baseball Stadium
Applicant Information (attach additional sheet for co-applicants)
Name: City of Dubuque, Iowa
Address: 50 West 13t~ Street, City Hall
City: Dubuque State: Iowa Zip Code: 52001
Contact Person: Michael Van Milligen Title: City Manager
Address: 50 West 13th Street, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Telephone: 563 589-4110 FAX: 563 589-4149
E-mail ctymanaqer~'~.cityofdubuqe.orq Federal Identification Number 42-6004596
Date Submitted: 11/03/03
Subrecipient Information (if applicable) (Subrecipient means a private organization or other
entity operating under an agreement or contract with a recipient to carry out a funded Vision
Iowa activity - attach additional sheet for co-subrecipients):
Name:
Address:
Contact Person:
Address:
Title:
Telephone:
E-mail
FAX:
Federal Identification Number
Fundinq Information
Total Project Budget $20,920,985 Amt. Requested from Program $3,600,000
Specify the form and amount of assistance requested in the box below:
not exceed 50% of the total ect cost.'
Grant 3,600,000
Loan
Forgivable Loan
Loan Guarantee
Interim Financing
Other (please specify)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, RELEASE OF INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the application materials and administrative
rules including the provisions relating to security and contracts as noted above. Further, I give
permission to the Vision Iowa board or the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)
to perform due diligence, perform credit checks, contact the organization's financial institutions,
and perform other related activities necessary for reasonable evaluation of this proposal. I
understand that all information submitted relating to this application is a public record. I certify
that all representations, warranties, or statements made or furnished in connection with this
application are true and correct in all material respects. I understand that it is a criminal
violation under Iowa law to engage in deception and knowingly make, or cause to be made,
directly or indirectly, a false statement in wdting for the purpose of procuring economic
development assistance from a state agency or subdivision.
Signature of applicant certifying officer or individual:
Date:
Signature of co-applicant or subrecipient certifying officer or individual:
Date:
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Information specified in the application materials should be provided in the following format and
order:
1) Lettered, tabbed dividers are required for each section. Applications should be bound,
submitted in three-ring binder or other similar format.
2) A cover letter and the completed application forms (pages 6 through 10 of these application
materials) should be placed in the front of the application. The cover letter may include a brief
history of the project, a description of its current status, and an outline of its proposed
implementation.
3) Other required information, as specified in the application materials, relating to the threshold
eligibility cdteda and the evaluation criteria, must be placed behind lettered tabs as noted
below.
Tab A - Local Support
Official resolution of support from governing boards
Tab B - Demonstrated Need
Tab C - Vertical Infrastructure
Tab D - Medical Insurance Benefits
Letter of documentation
Tab E - Alignment with Other Projects
Tab F - Regional or National Draw
Tab G - Feasibility
Brief Narrative
Business Plan
Supplemental Information
Tab H - Economic Impact
Brief Narrative
Listing of Economic Impacts
Tab I - Leveraged Activity
Brief Narrative
Documentation of Leveraged Activity
Tab J - Matching Funds
Documentation of Matching Funds
Costs Estimates - Exhibit II
Source and Use of Funds - Exhibit III
Tab K - Planning Principles
Tab L - Technology and Values
FINANCIAL FORMS
CONSTRUCTION/VERTICAL INFRASTRUCTURE COST ESTIMATES (attach additional sheets
as necessary):
1. Construction Cost Detail
Land Acquisition $
Site Preparation 522,720 SF $ 311,360
Building
Acquisition/Construction Construction: See attached $12,668,250
Building Remodeling $
Fixtures $
Other: Completed by City Demolition, Phase I and II Environmental Assmts $ 84,850
Subtotal (A) $13,064,460
2. Professional Fees and Permits
Architectural Design $1,084,377
Engineering Design $
Construction Administration $ Included in NE
Permits $
Legaland Bonding Fees $ 150,000
Developer Fees $
Relocation Payments to Midwest Hardwoods completed by City $ 304,050
Construction Testing $ 50,000
Printing Bid Documents $ 30,000
Subtotal (B) $1,618,427
3. Related Construction Costs
Real Property/Easements/Acquisition City owned property for the stadium $5,533,000
Contingencies $ 705,098
Other (specify): $
Subtotal (C) $6,238,098
4. Total Vertical Infrastructure Cost Estimates:
Subtotal (A) + Subtotal (B) + Subtotal (C) = $20,920,985 (Include total on line "1" of
following page)
SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDING
1. Project Activity (USES) (attach additional sheets as necessary):
Construction Costs (Prior Page) $ 3,600,000 i $ 9,464,460 $13,064,460
1.
~i~2. Vision Iowa Proposal-Writing
Fees $ XXXXXXXXXX $ $
3. Furniture and Office Equipment $ XXXXXXXXXX $ $
4. Operating Expense $ XXXXXXXXXX $ $
5. Maintenance Expense $ XXXXXXXXXX $ $
6. Fundraising Fees $ XXXXXXXXXX $ $
7. Consultant Expenses $ XXXXXXXXXX $1,314,377 $ 1,314,377
8. Relocat,on Expenses 304,060 $ 304,050
9. Other (spec,fy) Land for project $ $ 5,533,000 $ 5,533,000
10. Construction and Soft Conting. $ $ 705,098 $ 705,098
TOTAL (Columns A and C appear
match total below)
2. Sources of Funds
SOURCE AMOUNT
A. City of Dubuque Capital Imp Tax Levy $6,000,000
B. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors $ 700,000
C. Dubuque Initiatives $ 699,085
D. Stadium Naming Rights $2,000,000
E. Team Owner Lease Payments $2,000,000
F. City of Dubuque Land Value @$10 Sq.Ft $5,533,000
G. City of Dubuque 2003 Relocation/Demolition exp. $ 388,900
H.
I.
J.
K.
TOTAL (Should match Column B Above): $17,320,985