Public Hearing for Bunker Hill Foundation Repair ProjectCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 4.
Copyrighted
March 3, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing for Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council adopt the resolution approving the construction
plans and specifications, and estimated cost of $319,880.00
for the Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approval Of Plans, Specifications, And
Estimated Cost For The Bunker Hill Foundation Repair
Project
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Staff Memo
3. Resolution
Page 609 of 629
THE CITY OF
DUBE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project
DATE: February 26, 2025
Dubuque
AI WIN av
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Parks and Recreation Director Marie Ware is recommending City Council adopt the
resolution approving the construction plans and specifications, and estimated cost of
$319,880.00 for the Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Marie Ware, Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Fehsal, Parks Division Manager
Jared Charland, Project and Facilities Manager
Dan Kroger, Recreation Division Manager
Page 610 of 629
THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Director
DATE: February 25, 2025
RE: Public Hearing for Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
All -America City
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for the Bunker
Hill Foundation Repair Project.
BACKGROUND
In July 2023, City of Dubuque Housing Inspector II George Jackson was contacted by
Project and Facilities Manager Jared Charland with concerns about the conditions in the
basement at the City's Bunker Hill Building. An inspection was performed by Assistant
Director of Housing and Community Development Michael Belmont and uncovered a
myriad of urgent issues including multiple leaks with one dripping on a live electrical
distribution panel, chipping and peeling paint, an abundance of mold growth, and
evidence of rodents. Subsequent inspections were conducted by Lead & Healthy
Homes Inspector Kelly Davis utilizing x-ray fluorescence (XRF) and lead swabbing
which uncovered lead paint chips and dust in multiple rooms in the basement and
offices of Leisure Services administration staff. Park Department staff stopped the noted
water leaks, while Mic's Construction LLC was contracted to remove the lead paint and
mold from the basement. The scope of work under that contract was completed in
March 2024.
On January 291" 2024, Mike Jansen from Strand Associates, Inc. conducted a
preliminary inspection of the entire Bunker Hill Pro Shop and Administration building.
During the preliminary inspection, he noted the known heaving on the west wall of the
foundation causing a door frame to bow in (under the front entry door) as well as
foundation crumbling on a cinder block foundation wall opposite of the foundation issue
under the front door (in the room with the breaker panel and previous water leaks).
Further analysis and prioritization of work were completed over subsequent inspections
and visits with City staff.
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In January 2025, a task order under the City's Master Services Agreement with Strand
Associates, Inc. was signed to create construction and bid documents to replace the
failing foundation on the west side of the building under the front entrance door.
DISCUSSION
The project consists of a partial lower -level concrete masonry unit foundation wall
removal and replacement with a cast -in -place concrete footing and foundation wall,
lower -level window and door infilling, lower -level window and door replacement,
foundation excavation for waterproofing and drainage, backfill, site concrete sidewalk
and asphalt pavement, roof access stair removal, and construction of a stairwell
enclosure.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
Initiate Public Bidding Process & Set Public Hearing February 17, 2025
Publish Notice to Bidders February 18, 2025
Public Hearing March 03, 2025
Receipt of Bid Proposals March 07, 2024
Award Construction Contract March 17, 2025
Project Completion Date June 23, 2025
BUDGETIMPACT
In FY25, there is currently $320,000 in CIP funding (Project #3043000073) for
construction.
The construction cost estimate provided by Strand Associates, Inc. is $319,880
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request Mayor and City Council approve the construction plans and
specifications, and estimated cost for the Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project, hold a
public hearing, and adopt the attached resolution.
MLW:jmc
cc: Steve Fehsal, Parks Division Manager
Jared Charland, Project and Facilities Manager
Dan Kroger, Recreation Division Manager
Attachment: Resolution
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Page 612 of 629
Prepared by Jared Charland Project and Facilities Manager, 2200 Bunker Hill Road Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 690-6135
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 87-25
APRROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR THE
BUNKER HILL FOUNDATION REPAIR PROJECT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed, plans, specifications and estimated cost for the Bunker Hill
Foundation Repair Project in the estimated cost amount of $319,880.00 are hereby
approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 3rd day of March 2025.
B ad avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder,'City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA SS:
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:
02/21/2025
and for which the charge is 42.18
Subscribed to before m, a Notary Public,.in-4nd for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 21st day of February, 2025
vs JANET K. PAPE
zPFY Commission Number 199659
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
will conduct a public hearing on the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Bunker Hill Foundation Repair Project, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 26, Code of Iowa, on the 3rd day of
March, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa.
Said proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost are now on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
The scope of the Project is as follows:
The project consists of a partial lower -level concrete
masonry unit foundation wall removal and replacement with a
cast -in -place concrete footing and foundation wall,
lower -level window and door infilling, lower -level window and
door replacement, foundation excavation for waterproofing and
drainage, backfill, site concrete sidewalk and asphalt
pavement, roof access stair removal, and construction of a
stairwell enclosure.
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 City Council agenda
will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain
public input options. The 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 on the public hearing may be submitted to
the City Clerk's Office by email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
or by mail to City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before the scheduled hearing. The City Council will review all
written comments at the time of the hearing.
Documents related to the public hearing 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 requiring special assistance should contact the
City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 17th day
of February 2025.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder,
CMC, City Clerk
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