2024 SRF Green Alley Project Public HearingCity of Dubuque
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November 4, 2024
ITEM TITLE: 2024 SRF Green Alley Project Public Hearing
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost of $1,342,614.00 for the 2024
SRF Green Alley Project through the adoption of the
enclosed resolution, and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of
Contract, And Estimated Cost For The 2024 SRF Green Alley
Project
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. 2024 SRF Green Alley - PH Staff Memo
3. 2024 SRF Green Alley Project - PH Resolution
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
Public Hearing
Project No: 5581500018, 4281000045, 5581500020
DATE: October 29, 2024
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City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending City Council approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of $1,342,614.00 for the 2024 SRF
Green Alley Project through the adoption of the enclosed resolution.
This Green Alley Project will include the reconstruction of three alleys in the downtown
area. These alleys include the reconstruction of the alleys (2) between Iowa Street and
Central Avenue from 15t" to 17t" streets. The third alley will be reconstructed between
Central Avenue and White Street from 17t" to 18t" streets. The project will include
replacement of water and sewer utilities in the corridor, including replacing private
services for water and sewer. The private water services that are lead will be replaced
from the main to the buildings.
The alley between Iowa Street and Central Avenue from 15t" to 16t" streets is planned
to have special design for the pavers. Voices Studio approached the city to consider
installing the pavers in this alley using a mosaic look. This mosaic pattern was
developed by regional artists to pay respect to the native people of the land Dubuque
occupies.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
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Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
Nathan Kelleher, Budget/Financial Analyst
Max O'Brien, Civil Engineer
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
DATE: October 28, 2024
SUBJECT: 2024 SRF Green Alley Project
Public Hearing
Project No: 5581500018, 4281000045, 5581500020
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for the 2024 SRF
Green Alley Project.
BACKGROUND
To date the city has reconstructed 81 alleys using interlocking concrete pavers to create
"Green Alleys". Green Alleys help allow for water infiltration thus reducing runoff from rain
events. The alleys also help with reducing total suspended solids, nitrogen and
phosphorous from enter the storm sewer system in Dubuque.
The green alleys have historically been funded with clean water state revolving funds
(SRF). The funds are leverage from sanitary sewer projects the city completes. In the
past $9.4 million was leveraged from the reconstruction of the Water Resource Recovery
Center.
DISCUSSION
This Green Alley Project will include the reconstruction of three alleys in the downtown
area. These alleys include the reconstruction of the alleys (2) between Iowa Street and
Central Avenue from 15t" to 17t" streets. The third alley will be reconstructed between
Central Avenue and White Street from 17t" to 18t" streets. The project will include
replacement of water and sewer utilities in the corridor, including replacing private
services for water and sewer. The private water services that are lead will be replaced
from the main to the buildings.
The alley between Iowa Street and Central Avenue from 15t" to 16t" streets is planned to
have special design for the pavers. Voices Studio approached the city to consider
installing the pavers in this alley using a mosaic look. This mosaic pattern was developed
by regional artists to pay respect to the native people of the land Dubuque occupies. An
image of what the pattern looks like is below:
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This project will use SRF funds to help pay for the paving portion of the work. American
Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds will be used for the utility work planned. The SRF funds were
leverage from the Bee Branch RR Culvert Project.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
City staff have sent letters to the abutting property owners in this corridor and held
individual meetings with property owners requiring permanent easements.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the Project is as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids
Mail Notice to Affected Property Owners
Publish Public Hearing Notice on Plans & Specs
Publish First Public Hearing Notice to Property Owners
Publish Second Public Hearing Notice to Property Owners
Public Hearing on Plans & Specifications
Receipt of Bids (Bid Letting)
Award Construction Contract
Final Project Completion
RECOMMENDATION
October 7, 2024
October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024
October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024
October 25, 2024
November 4, 2024
November 7, 2024
November 18, 2024
September 30, 2025
I recommend that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the plans,
specifications, form of contract and construction estimate for the 2024 SRF Green Alley
Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project is as follows:
Description
Cost Estimate
Construction
$ 1,342,614.00
Contingency
134,261.40
Construction Engineering and Inspection
221,531.31
Total Construction Cost Estimate
$ 1,698,406.71
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The project funding summary is as follows:
CIP
Fund Description
Fund Amount
5586500018
Pery Pave BB RR Sponsor — SRF Funds
$897,455.74
5586500018
Pery Pave BB RR Sponsor — ARPA Funds
312,385.00
5581500038
ARPA Funds
348,000.00
Special Assessment — Alley Improvement,
Residential
49,156.16
Special Assessment — Alley Improvement,
Commercial
66,394.45
Special Assessment — Private Water Services
25,015.38
Total Project Funding
$1,698,406.71
PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS
Low- to moderate -income property owners subject to alley assessment will be eligible for
financial assistance of the alley assessment for the owner -occupied resident property
depending on family size and income level.
According to State Code Section 384.62, the assessment shall not exceed twenty-five
percent of the value of the lot as shown by the plat and schedule approved by the council.
There is no assessment for this project that meets these criteria.
Abutting properties can pay assessment balances in excess over $500 over a 15-year
period with 3% interest. Abutting property owners can pay their assessment balances to
the City Engineer within the first 30 days after receiving the final notice of special
assessment to avoid interest charges.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
respectfully request the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the 2024 SRF Green Alley Project through the adoption of the
enclosed resolution.
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Jenny Larson, Finance and Budget Director
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
Nathan Kelleher, Finance
Max O'Brien, Civil Engineer
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Prepared by Kerry Bradley City of Dubuque Engineering 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque IA 52001 (563)589-4270
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 351-24
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST FOR THE 2024 SRF GREEN ALLEY PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the plans, specifications, form of contract and cost for the 2024 SRF Green
Alley Project in the estimated amount $1,342,614.00, are hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of November, 2024.
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Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC City Clerk
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
10/18/2024
and for which the charge is 67.26
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 18th day of October, 2024
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CITY OF DUBUQUE
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE 2024 SRF GREEN ALLEY
PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The City Council of the City of
Dubuque will hold a public hearing on the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
2024 SRF Green Alley Project, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 26, Code of Iowa, at 6:30 p.m., on the
4th day of November 2024, in the Historic Federal Building
Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa. At which time any person having an
interest in the matter may appear and be heard for or against
the making of the improvement, said proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost.
The scope of the Project is as follows:
Reconstruction of 3 alleys:
2024 SRF GREEN ALLEY PROJECT CIP # 5586500018
This project will include the reconstruction of three alleys
in downtown Dubuque into permeable alleys. The alleys are
located between Iowa street and Central Avenue from 15th to
17th streets (2 alleys) and between Central Avenue and White
Street from 17th to 18th Street (1 alley). All three alleys
will have all pavement removed, complete reconstruction of the
water main and sanitary sewer with associated private
services. Excavation to allow for 3 feet of porous stone,
installation of a subdrain, connections to storm sewer,
concrete bands and brick pavers suited for permeable pavement.
There is an existing Lumen fiber duct bank that needs to be
worked around on the alley between Central Avenue and White
Street. The alley between Central Avenue and Iowa Street from
15th to 16th Street will have permeable pavers installed in a
unique design pattern.
Some of the project quantities include the following:
-"Excavation: 2780 CY
-"7" PCC Pavement: 550 SY
-"Permeable Brick Pavers: 13360 SF
-"ASTM 57 Stone: 285 Ton
-"ASTM 2 Stone: 4020 Ton
-"8 PVC C900 Sanitary Sewer: 805 LF
-"6" DIP Water main: 610 LF
-" 12" DIP water main: 260 LF
-"Associated water services and sewer services
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and
written comments from any resident or property owner of said
City to the above action. The official agenda will be posted
the Friday before the meeting and will contain public input
options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at
https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Written comments regarding the above public hearings may be
submitted to the City Clerk's Office via email at
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org or by mail to City Clerk's Office,
City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, before said
time of public hearing. At said time and place of public
hearings the City Council will receive any written comments.
Copies of supporting documents for the public hearings are
on file in the City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday
through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision,
hearing, or speech impairments requiring special assistance
should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard-of-hearing4ndividuals can use Delay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 7th day
of October 2024.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder,
CMC, City Clerk
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