Letter of Support for Dubuque County Energy DistrictCity of Dubuque
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March 4, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Letter of Support for Dubuque County Energy District
SUMMARY: City Manager sharing information on the City Manager's Letter of Support
for the Dubuque County Energy District's grant application to The
Funders Network's (TFN) Partners for Places (P4P).
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Dubuque County Energy District
DATE: February 27, 2024
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Director of Sustainability Gina Bell is sharing information on the City Manager's Letter of
Support for the Dubuque County Energy District's grant application to The Funders
Network's (TFN) Partners for Places (P4P).
The P4P grant will support the Dubuque County Energy District to develop energy
efficiency and building science literacy among Dubuque's frontline communities, thereby
potentially reducing carbon footprint and energy burden, while enhancing employment
opportunities. The project addresses equity, sustainability, and resiliency, while
providing job opportunities and work experience for residents. Additionally, the work
directly supports our 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
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Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability
February 26, 2024
Letter of Support for Dubuque County Energy District
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request City Manager approval of a letter of support to The Funders
Network's (TFN) Partners for Places (P4P) grant application on behalf of The Dubuque County
Energy District, working closely with the Office of Sustainability.
BACKGROUND
The Funders Network Partner for Places grant program is seeking applications from city/community
foundation/non-profit collaborations from across the U.S. focused on building and enhancing climate
resilience in their communities.
The City of Dubuque has been a member of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) for
several years and has partnered with the Community Foundation on a P4P grant in the past to
support community -focused sustainability efforts.
DISCUSSION
The P4P grant will support the Dubuque County Energy District to develop energy efficiency and
building science literacy among Dubuque's frontline communities, thereby potentially reducing carbon
footprint and energy burden, while enhancing employment opportunities. Energy auditors and
coaches are greatly needed in the region. Additionally, the grant will serve to both build the
organization's structure, as well as continue the work of increase energy efficiency in housing stock
throughout Dubuque. The project addresses equity, sustainability, and resiliency, while providing job
opportunities and work experience for residents. Additionally, the work directly supports our 50% by
2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. The result will guide future engagements with
frontline communities and help to move forward climate action in our City. A letter of support from the
City is required as a part of the grant application.
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No impact.
REQUESTED ACTION
The City Manager gave approval and signature on the letter of support for the application.
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February 21, 2024
Ms. Ashley Quintana
Program Manager
The Funders Network
2000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 600
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Dubuque
All -America City
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
City Manager's Office
50 W. 13t' Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Office (563) 589-4110
www.cityofdubuque.org
RE: Letter of Support — Community Action for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Living
Dear Ms. Quintana,
On behalf of The City of Dubuque I wish to express my full support for the Dubuque County
Energy District's application for the Community Action for Energy Efficient and Sustainable
Living project. Support from The Funders Network will support the reduction of inequities that
currently exist in the energy efficiency of housing in Dubuque County. This project will allow the
Dubuque County Energy District to develop energy efficiency and building science literacy among
Dubuque's frontline communities, thereby potentially reducing carbon footprint and energy
burden, while enhancing employment opportunities.
The City of Dubuque supports the Community Action for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Living
project because this aligns with the City's goal to make Dubuque livable, viable and equitable for
all residents. The project addresses equity, sustainability, and resiliency, while providing job
opportunities and work experience for residents. Additionally, the work directly supports our 50%
by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan and supports our Equitable Poverty
Prevention Plan. The result will guide future engagements with frontline communities and help to
move forward climate action in our city.
Please give the highest consideration to the Dubuque County Energy District's request for support
from The Funders Network.
Sincerely,
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M chael Van Milligen
City Manager
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