Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt PropertiesCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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August 19, 2024
ITEM TITLE: Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt
Properties
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council grant permission for
the Economic Development Director to sign the application to ECIA for
the use of its brownfields assessment funds for the Newt properties
listed in the application in order to support redevelopment of the sites in
the South Port.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Application Supporting Documentation
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt
Properties
DATE: August 13, 2024
Dubuque
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Economic Development Director Jill Connors is recommending City Council grant
permission for her to sign the attached application to ECIA for the use of its brownfields
assessment funds for the Newt properties listed in the application in order to support
redevelopment of the sites in the South Port.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jill Connors, Economic Development Director
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Economic Development
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Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763
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http://www.cityofdubuque.org
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Application to ECIA for Brownfields Assessment Funds for Newt
Properties
DATE: July 15, 2024
This memorandum requests permission for me to sign an application to ECIA for the use
of its brownfields grant funds to support the eventual redevelopment of Newt properties in
the South Port.
In meetings with City staff and a property owner (Newt) and its development consultant, it
was determined that the best approach to jumpstart the redevelopment of Newt -owned
properties in the South Port would be to use brownfields assessment funds from ECIA to
assess Carter Newt's loco and Diamond Jo buildings for asbestos and lead based paint to
support private commercial development of those buildings. Cost estimation for
remediation of identified hazardous substances is also being requested to support potential
future grant applications.
Newt is not eligible to apply under EPA rules, but the City would be.
This funding is not a loan to Newt or the City. The money would flow from ECIA to Newt's
contractor to do the work. The City is simply acting as a vehicle for the purpose of site
eligibility in the eyes of the EPA.
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request permission to sign the attached application requesting brownfields
assessment funds for the Newt properties listed in the application in order to support
redevelopment of the sites.
ECIA Brownfields Coalition
ECIA
L Application for Brownfields Services
Section 1: Applicant Information
1. Type of applicant:
❑x Municipality
❑ County
2. Applicant Contact Information
❑ Non -Profit
❑ 28E Organization
❑ Area development
corporation (non-profit)
Name: City of Dubuque
Address: 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
Contact Name: Jill Connors
Phone: 563-589-4213
Email: jilconno@cityofdubuque.org
In completing this form, I, the authorized undersigned agree to the following:
❑x I agree to provide all applicable information to properly identify the property of interest.
❑X I have obtained or will assist in obtaining a signed access agreement by the legal owner of the property of interest.
❑X I will provide truthful and timely responses to inquiries made by ECIA about the property of interest.
Printed Name of Authorized Signer (Applicant):
Jill Connors
Title: Economic Development
Director
Signature: 3-4() _
Date: 07/16/2024
Section 2: Services Requested
1. Please select what services you would like to receive (check all that apply):
Services provided at each site may be capped at $50,000. A Phase 1 generally costs $3,000-$5,000, while Phase
Its can range anywhere from $8,000 - $30,000 depending on the complexity and size of the site.
❑ Phase I — site environmental history review
❑ Phase II — soil/groundwater testing
❑x Asbestos Inspection Survey
❑x Lead -Based Paint Testing — for building
renovation, not demolition
❑ Air Quality/Vapor Testing — testing for potential
vapors from contamination
❑ Clean-up Planning — recommendations for
cleanup alternatives based on sampling results
❑ Planning — activities including site reuse
assessment and vision, land use assessment,
market study, infrastructure evaluation, resource
roadmap, evaluation of market viability
❑x ABCA
Section 3: Site Information
1. Site Location
Name of Site (if applicable): loco & Diamond Jo
Site Address(es): 5 Jones Street
City: Dubuque
County: Dubuque
Parcel ID(s): 1130301002 1130301001
Size (acres): 0.6
2. Ownership: Is the applicant the property owner?
❑ Yes
❑x No
What is the date the property was acquired by its current owner? 2004
ECIABC Application for Brownfields Services
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How was the property acquired?
❑ Foreclosure on tax redemption ❑ Condemnation of Nuisance/Abandoned Property
❑ Eminent domain ❑x Direct purchase or donation
❑ Quit Claim Deed ❑ Other:
Was Phase I or other due diligence conducted prior to acquisition? ❑ Yes ❑x No
Date of Phase I:
Current Owner Information
Owner (Individual or Organization): Catfish LLC
Contact Person (if Organization): Carter Newt
Phone: 563.543.0820
Email: cnewt@newtmarine.com
3. Most Recent Past Owner (if known):
Owner (Individual or Organization):
Contact Person (if Organization):
Address:
4. Is the property currently vacant? ❑ Yes ❑x No
5. Known Current or Past Use (check all that apply)
❑x Industrial
❑ Commercial
❑ Residential
❑ Public Facility
❑ Vacant (no structures)
❑ Abandoned (with structures)
❑ Other
What is the current condition and use of the property? Please be as descriptive as possible indicating
structural soundness and condition of buildings and whether the property is currently utilized in any way.
Southern parcel is used as offices for Newt Marine, building on northern parcel is vacant.
6. What have been the past uses on the property? (Please be as specific as possible including approximate
dates of operation of each use and business names)
7. What impact has this site had on the community? (e.g. contributed to blight, public health hazard close to
schools or residences, no interest in redevelopment because of condition, lost taxes, etc.)?
As a privately held riverfront property used for industry, the public have not had access to the river in this area
of town. Redevelopment into a commercial space would change that condition.
8. Are there plans for redevelopment or is there an interested buyer for the property? Describe plans
including timeline, and site reuse plans.
Yes, this property will be commercially developed.
9. What will the anticipated community benefit be as a result of the redevelopment project? Describe.
Access to the Mississippi in a revitalized South Port
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10. Is the property located in a designated urban revitalization district or in a priority area designated by city
through Comprehensive Plan. If yes, include copy of plan. ❑ Yes ❑x No
Section 4: Environmental Information
1. Is this owner likely to give access to the property for testing? ❑x Yes ❑ No ❑ Maybe
2. Has there been previous environmental testing at the site?
❑x Yes. Please provide information on the date of testing, findings and any recommendations for further
testing. You may attach previous environmental assessment reports or executive summaries.
The files are not currently available for review or attachment. However, previous sampling was limited
to soil and groundwater and did not include ACM or LBP
❑ No What are the suspected contaminants based on past/current uses? (e.g. Hazardous, petroleum,
asbestos, lead, solvents, etc.)
❑ Unknown.
For any additional questions regarding this application please contact: Dawn Danielson, ECIA Brownfields
Project Manager at ddanielson@ecia.org or 563.580.1976.
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