2024-2026 Dubuque City Council Goals & Priorities HandoutCopyrighted
November 4, 2024
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 8.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: 2024-2026 Dubuque City Council Goals & Priorities Handout
SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of the 2024-2026 Dubuque
City Council Goals and Priorities Handout. The publication
will be mailed with City utility bills from Nov. 13 through Dec.
11.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council 2024 Goals and Priorities Handout - COUN006-102824
Page 157 of 2498
THE CITY OF
TAT MT T P
LOOKING AHEAD POLICY AGENDA
Over the course of three
sessions in August, City
Council members affirmed
the 15-year vision statement
and mission statement and
identified eight five-year
goals for the city.
They also identified top and
high priorities for a 2024-2026
policy agenda as well as in -
progress projects and capital
projects for 2024-2026.
BRAD M. CAVANAGH
MAYOR
1
14 IV
RIC W. JONES
AT -LARGE
Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision by the City
Council, or need a major funding decision by the City Council, or issues that need City
Council leadership in the community or with other governmental bodies. The policy
agenda is divided into top priorities and high priorities.
2024 - 2026 Top Priorities (in alphabetical order)
• Air Service Future Strategy and Action Plan: Major Airline Hub Connections
• Central Avenue Revitalization Plan Implementation
• Construction of 14th Street Railroad Overpass and 16th Street Corridor Complete
Streets Improvements: RAISE Grant and Matching Funds
• Police Department Staffing and Hiring
• Street Maintenance/Rehabilitation Program
2024 - 2026 High Priorities (in alphabetical order)
• Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Project: Old Mill Road Lift Station Project
• Chaplain Schmitt Island Development
• City Workforce Retention and Attraction
• Comprehensive Study of Fire Station Locations and Staffing
• Parks Maintenance/Refresh Action Plan
DAVID T. RESNICK
AT -LARGE
SUSAN R. FARBER
1ST WARD
F"
LAURA J. ROUSSELL DANNY C. SPRANK KATY A. WETHAL
2ND WARD 3RD WARD 4TH WARD
VISION STATEMENT o
0
Dubuque 2039 is a sustainable and resilient city and an O
inclusive and equitable community where ALL are welcome.
Dubuque 2039 has preserved our Masterpiece on the
Mississippi, has a strong diverse economy and expanding connectivity.
Our residents experience healthy living and active lifestyle; have a choice
of quality, livable neighborhoods; and have an abundance of fun things
to do; and are engaged in the community.
MISSION STATEMENT
Dubuque city government is progressive and financially
sound with residents receiving value for their tax dollars
and achieving goals through partnerships. Dubuque city
government's mission is to deliver excellent municipal
services that support urban living; contribute to an equitable, sustainable
city; plan for the community's future; and facilitate access to critical
human services.
FIVE-YEAR GOALS: 2024 - 2026
• Vibrant Community:
Healthy and Safe
• Financially Responsible, High -Performance City Organization:
Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
• Robust Local Economy:
Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity
• Livable Neighborhoods and Housing:
Great Place to Live
• Sustainable Environment:
Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
• Connected Community:
Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and Mobility
• Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and
Activities
• Partnership for a Better Dubuque:
Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable
• • , 0 • 0 • •
e 0 0 0 0•
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0•.
000000000000000 • • www.cityofdubuque.org/citycouncil
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0•
0 0 0 0 0 0-0-000•.
s `�---Opp
�`
MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS & MAJOR PROJECTS
Under each City Council goal are items listed as Management in Progress
and Major Projects. These are items and projects that are underway and
budgeted. Staff is implementing and providing updates to City Council.
Vibrant Community
Management in Progress
• 911 Center Prepared Live Software: Funding
• 911 Center Relocation, Technology, and Staffing
• Animal Control Ordinance Update: Adoption
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: City & Department Action Plans
• Equitable Fines and Fees Reform Pilot Program Implementation
• Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Strategic Plan
• Fire Equipment Acquisition: Two Ambulances and Fire Boat
• Fire Protective Gear Replacement: Funding and Acquisition
• Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Check -Ins
• License Plate Reader Cameras: Implementation
• Opioid Settlement Planning and Response in Partnership with Dubuque County
• Pet Licensing Systems Implementation
• Public Health Preparedness Emergency Response Plan Update
• Public Safety Radios Upgrade
• Public Safety Workforce Diversification
• School Resource Office Program Expansion: Report
• Traffic and Security Cameras Deployment
• Veterinarian Services Contract with Animal Control
Major Projects
• Fire Headquarters Bunk Room Remodel, HVAC, and Fire Administration
Office Update
• Fire Training Center Burn Tower Improvement Project
Financially Responsible, High -Performance City
Management in Progress
• Adopt- A- Spot/Vol unteer Management GIS Application
• City Bond Rating: Updated Credit Rating
• City Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan 2025
• City Organization Safety Program: Review, Update, and Training
• Commercial Banking Services: Implementation
• Citizen Response Management System Replacement: Implementation
• Cyber Security Enhancements: Training and Tool
• Data Governance: Direction and Funding
• Debt and Investment Management Software: RFP and Installation
• Enterprise Asset Management System and Work Order System: Funding & RFQ
• Enterprise Resource Planning Software Implementation
• Future City Employee Career Development Program(s): Report
• Human Resource Information System: Implementation
• Leisure Services Director Replacement
• Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement
• Review of City Departments: Services and Staffing
Major Projects
• City Data Center Project- Phase l: Completion
• City Facilities Integrated Access Control Project
• City Hall and City Hall Annex Renovations: Design
• Federal Building HVAC System Condition Assessment and Long-term
Replacement Plan: Completion
• Federal Building Upgrade Project: Completion
• Multicultural Family Center Project: Completion
Page 160 of 2498
Robust Local Economy
Management in Progress
• Business Incentives Policy: Review and Refine
• Comprehensive Hotel Incentive Policy and Strategy
• Field of Dreams: Next Steps for City
• Flexsteel Site Redevelopment: Pump Agreement
• Grand Harbor Hotel
• Minority- and/or Women -Owned Business Enterprise
Procurement Policy: Revision and Public Awareness Report
• Port of Dubuque New Hotel Development
• Poverty Reduction Plan: Update Report
Major Projects
• Dubuque Brewing & Malting Building Project: Deconstruction
Completion and Site Remediation Enforcement Action
• River Boat Docking Project: Environmental Study and
Temporary Dock Installation
Livable Neighborhoods and Housing
Management in Progress
• Code Compliance/Enforcement Enhancements
• Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
Implementation for Housing Choice Voucher Program
• National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real
Estate Implementation from Housing Quality Standards for
Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Neighborhood Associations Development
• New Housing Development Support: Report
• Permitting and Inspection Software Implementation
• Terminus for all Permits, Data Governance, and Storage
• Unified Development Code: Completion
Sustainable Environment
Management in Progress
• Air Quality EPA Path Forward: Update Reports
• Annual Water Quality (Consumer Confidence) Report
• Electric Bus Implementation: Acquisition
• Emerald Ash Borer: Funding for Planting, Stump Removal,
and Sidewalk Replacement
• Expand Testing Capability of Water & Resource Recovery
Center State -Certified Lab
• Fats, Oils, and Grease Program: Software Update
• Pollinator Habitat in Park System: Completion
• Sewer System Infrastructure Asset Master Plan: Analysis and
Update Report
• Branching Out Dubuque Tree Planting Program
• Water Distribution and Treatment System Master Plan
• Water & Resource Recovery Center HVAC System Improvements
• Water & Resource Recovery Center Odor Abatement
Major Projects
• 42-inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main Stabilization Project
• Advancing New Deep Water Well No. 11
• Auburn and Custer Street Reconstruction Project
• Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project
• Cedar and Terminal St. Lift Station and Force Main Project
• City -Wide Fiber Project: Water Department Pump Stations,
Tanks, and Towers
• Creek Crossing Restoration Project
• Deep Water Well No. 7 Rehabilitation
• Edval Ln. to N. English Mill Rd. Water and Sewer Main Extension
• Granger Creek Lift Station Improvements
• Green Alley Projects:
- 15th St. to 17th St. between Iowa St. and Central Ave.
- 17th St. to 18th St. between Central Ave. and White St.
• Grove Terrace Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
• High -Strength Waste Receiving and Storage Project
• Lead Water Service Line Replacement Pilot Program
• Old Mill Rd. Lift Station and Force Main Project
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Overhaul: Water
• Tamarack Park/HWY 61 Water and Sewer Main Extension
• Twin Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension and Lagoon Abandonment
Connected Community
Management in Progress
• Community Broadband Project Fiber -to -the -Home: Phase 2
• Jule Services Study Planning Grant Completion
• Parking System and Technology Master Plan
• Smart Parking and Mobility Study: Parking Implementation
• Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals
(STREETS) Program: Phase 1
• Central Ave. and White St. Corridor Short -Term Action: Report
Major Projects
• 2024 Pavement Marking Project: Completion
• Bee Branch Trail - Phase 1 Project: Completion
• Camera Connections to Additional City Locations Project: Completion
• Connection to Data Center Project: Phase 2 Completion
• East-West Corridor/Roundabout Policy/Projects: Preliminary Design
• General Aviation Apron Reconstruction Project: Construction
• Heeb St. Reconstruction Project: South of Kaufmann Ave.
• US 20 and Northwest Arterial Intersection Project
• Relocation of Fiber Optics on US 20 Catfish Creek Bridge
• Schmitt Island Community Project Trail Grant
• Southwest Arterial Intelligent Transportation Systems Project: Completion
• Taxiway Alpha Construction Project - Phase 2: Completion
• Wildwood Dr. Bridge Replacement: Design
Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, & Recreation
Experiences & Activities
Management in Progress
• Arts and Culture Master Plan: Report and Engagement Strategy
• Chaplain Schmitt Island Amphitheater Construction
• Comiskey Park Phase 2 Construction
• Comprehensive Parks Master Plan
• Culture Definition in Community Programming: Report
• Eagle Point Park Enhancements/Reinvestment
• Five Flags Civic Center Management Selection
• Five Flags Facility Project: Update Report
• Historic Millwork District Park: Plan Adoption
• Multicultural Family Center Cultural Experiences and Programming: Report
Major Projects
• Eagle Valley Neighborhood Park: Completion
• English Ridge Neighborhood Park: Completion
• ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification, HVAC, and Generator Project
• Jackson Park Restrooms and Amenities: Design
• Westbrook Neighborhood Park: Completion
Partnership for a Better Dubuque
Management in Progress
• City Life in Marshallese or Other Languages: Implementation
• Community Impact Department: Mission and Vision
• Equitable Fines and Fees Work Plan
• Succession Plan for Intergovernmental Relations Position