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Sustainable Dubuque Grant Recommendation Copyrighted April 15, 2024 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 013. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Sustainable Dubuque Grant Recommendation SUM MARY: City Manager recommending City Council approve the recommendations of the Resilient CommunityAdvisory Commission regarding the Round 29 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Boys and Girl Club of Greater Dubuque RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Jessica Paisley RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Mississippi River Revival, DBQ, Inc. RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Oak View Group RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grantto ReEvolution Farms RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to St. Marks Youth Enrichment RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grantto Dubuque Trees Forever SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo BGC SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions Jessica Paisley_SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions Mississippi Revival_SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions OVG SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions ReEvolution SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions SMYE SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions Dubuque Trees Forever SD Grants Round 29 Resolutions Dubuque THE CITY QF � All-Meriea Ciry DLT B E ; . � . � �� � � MaSt� Z�C� aYd t�Q Mt55ZSSZ Z zoa�•zoiz•�ai3 YP pp za��*zai� TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 9, 2024 Director of Sustainability Gina Bell is recommending City Council approve the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission regarding the Round 29 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. The following applications are recommended for funding: ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD Dubuque Trees Forever Community Orchard $2,500.00 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dbq. Sustainable Garden $1,770.00 St. Marks Youth Enrichment Apples for Students $2,500.00 Jessica Paisley Eco-Fashion Community Event $2,500.00 Mississippi River Revival DBQ, Inc. Midweek Market $2,500.00 ReEvolution Farms Weed Mgmt.+ Prairie Enhancement $1,910.00 Grand River Center - Oak View Group Microgreen System $1,370.00 Total recommended funding for this round is $15,050.00. Two grant applications received less funding than requested. In accordance with newer guidance from the State Auditor, each grant includes a resolution to state public purpose. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•Aneris�Cily DuB E �r���« 2, � I �.� ► � � MGiSt2 iece on the Mississi l Zao�t�oiz=zoi3 �`p pp zo��*zoi9 TO: MichaelVan Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 5, 2024 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to present the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission (RCAC)for Round 29 of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant applications. BACKGROUND In 2013, the City Council approved the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program to catalyze community leaders in the Sustainable Dubuque initiative. The grants are available to any residents, non-profits or businesses who propose a project that addresses at least one of the twelve sustainability principles, includes an element of community engagement or education in their project and aligns with an existing city plan. $25,000 was allocated for grant disbursement in FY24. Five (5) applications received the first round (October 2023)totaling$12,450.00 in requested funding. Eight (8) applications were received in the second round (March 2024) but one was disqualified because it was from outside city limits. Total requested this round $16,265. All commissioners were invited to submit their individuals scores and comments. DISCUSSION The following applications are recommended for funding: ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD Dubuque Trees Forever Community Orchard $2,500.00 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dbq. Sustainable Garden $1,770.00 St. Marks Youth Enrichment Apples for Students $2,500.00 Jessica Paisley Eco-Fashion Community Event $2,500.00 Mississippi River Revival DBQ, Inc. Midweek Market $2,500.00 ReEvolution Farms Weed Mgmt.+ Prairie Enhancement $1,910.00 Grand River Center- Oak View Group Microgreen System $1,370.00 Total recommended funding for this round is$15,050.00. Two grant applications received less funding than requested. In accordance with newer guidance from the State Auditor, each grant includes a resolution to state public purpose. REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully recommend City Council approve the recommendations of the RCAC regarding the Round 29 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. ATTAC H E M E NTS Resolution_Dubuque Trees Forever Resolution_Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque Resolution St. Marks Youth Enrichment Resolution_Jessica Paisley Resolution_Mississippi River Revival DBQ, Inc. Resolution ReEvolution Farms Resolution_Grand River Center- Oak View Group 2 Prepared by Crenna Brurnwell, Esq., 300 Main St,, Ste, 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131hSt., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 83- 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE BOYS AND GIRL CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall create a sustainable garden; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to THE BOYS AND GIRL CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with THE BOYS AND GIRL CLUB OF GREATER DUBUQUE and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2024. B—rad Cavanagh, yor Attest: r� Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brurnwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 84 - 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO JESSICA PAISLEY WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall host a sustainable fashion show; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Jessica Paisley. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Jessica Paisley and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2024. rad` avana_P, Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 85 - 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO MISSISSIPPI RIVER REVIVAL, DBQ, INC. WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways- 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall host and market a mid -week market featuring local products; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to MISSISSIPPI RIVER REVIVAL, DBQ, INC. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with MISSISSIPPI RIVER REVIVAL, DBQ, INC. and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2024. f � _ Cavanagb., Mayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelde , City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13t" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO, 86 - 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO THE OAK VIEW GROUP WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways- 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a road map that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources", and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable'; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall create a microgreens growing system and provide locally grown food for events; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to the Oak View Group. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with the Oak View Group and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2024. Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk 8T56 Cavanagh, Me C- - Prepared by Crenna Brurnwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 131" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO REEVOLUTION FARMS WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall use sustainable weed management and make prairie enhancements; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to REEVOLUTION FARMS. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with REEVOLUTION FARMS and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2024. B rb&Cavanagh, Mpyor Attest: Gt� Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 1 P St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO ST. MARKS YOUTH ENRICHMENT WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and Q Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources": and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live°; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall provide apples for students; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA- Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to ST. MARKS YOUTH ENRICHMENT. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with ST. MARKS YOUTH ENRICHMENT and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15{" day of April 2024. Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk i Brad Cavanagh,, M*dr Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 1311 St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 24 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through partnerships by adopting the specific goal, "Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2022 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, equity, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipient shall create a community orchard in a food desert; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER. Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with DUBUQUE TREES FOREVER and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of April 2024. ad Cavan or Attest: akc�,� &J� �,, Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk