Resolution Supporting Iowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application for St. Elias The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N. Grandview Avenue Copyrighted
June 2, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 4.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Resolution Supporting lowa State Historic Preservation Tax
Credit Part 2B Application for St. Elias The Prophet Greek
Orthodox Church at 419 N. Grandview Avenue
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of a
resolution in support of lowa State Historic Preservation Tax
Credit Part 2B Application for a project by St. Elias The
Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N. Grandview
Avenue.
RESOLUTION In Support Of lowa State Historic Preservation
Tax Credit Part 2B Application Submitted To The lowa
Economic Development Authority By St. Elias The Prophet
Greek Orthodox Church For A Historic Rehabilitation Project
At 419 N. Grandview Ave.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTAC H M ENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. Staff Memo
3. Resolution of Approval
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting lowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Application for St. Elias The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N.
Grandview Avenue
DATE: May 28, 2025
Assistant Economic Development Director lan Hatch is recommending City Council
approval a resolution in support of lowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Application for a project by St. Elias The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N.
Grandview Avenue.
This Project includes exterior and interior rehabilitation of the church and fellowship hall.
Rehabilitation of the interior of the church to conform with Greek Orthodox liturgical
practice, including installation of a new commercial kitchen in the basement and
renovation of the social hall.
City Council previously approved a Resolution of Support for this project in September
2024. However, the project was unsuccessful in receiving the approval for the Part 2B.
St. Elias is reapplying with lowa State Historic Preservation Office and requires a
resolution of Support signed not more than six months from submission of the
application.
There is no impact on the City's budget in order to express support for the projects.
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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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
lan Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director
Jill Connors, Economic Development Director
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: lan C. Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting lowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B
Application for St. Elias The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N.
Grandview Avenue
DATE: May 27, 2025
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum presents for City Council review and approval a resolution in support of
lowa State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application for a project by St. Elias
The Prophet Greek Orthodox Church at 419 N. Grandview Avenue.
BACKGROUND
The lowa State Historic Preservation Office awards tax credits and exemptions to
encourage the reuse of historic properties, while retaining historic character defining
features. The State Tax Credit, Federal Tax Credit, and County Tax Credit Exemption
programs contribute to the revitalization and preservation of historic properties across the
state. All three programs utilize the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
of Historic Buildings and the Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. City support
helps project applications score higher and increases the likelihood that a Part 2B
application will result in an award of Historic Preservation Tax Credits for a project.
DISCUSSION
This Project includes exterior and interior rehabilitation of the church and fellowship hall.
Rehabilitation of the interior of the church to conform with Greek Orthodox liturgical
practice, including installation of a new commercial kitchen in the basement and renovation
of the social hall.
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City Council previously approved a Resolution of Support for this project in September
2024. However, the project was unsuccessful in receiving the approval for the Part 2B. St.
Elias is reapplying with lowa State Historic Preservation Office and requires a resolution of
Support signed not more than six months from submission of the application.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no impact on the City's budget in order to express support for the projects.
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request City Council approve the attached Resolution of Support for the lowa
State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B Application for St. Elias The Prophet Greek
Orthodox Church at 419 N. Grandview Avenue.
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Prepared by Ian C. Hatch Assistant Economic Development Director, 1300 Main Street Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4105
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 179-25
IN SUPPORT OF IOWA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT PART 2B
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BY ST.
ELIAS THE PROPHET GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR A HISTORIC REHABILITATION
PROJECT AT 419 N. GRANDVIEW AVE.
WHEREAS, St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church has requested City support for
its Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application to the Iowa Economic Development
Authority ("IEDA") for the rehabilitation of its historic church building located at 419 N. Grandview
Avenue (the "Building", Dubuque, Iowa (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Building has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of
Historic Places and is eligible for State Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of
the building; and
WHEREAS, the successful completion of the Project requires funding from a number of
sources, including the State of Iowa Historic Preservation Tax Credit; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application is a competitive
application that gives points for various aspects, including local government support of the Project
in the jurisdiction of which it is located; and
WHEREAS, City support will help the Project to score higher on its application and increase
the likelihood that the Part 2B application results in an award of Historic Preservation Tax Credits
for the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque does hereby express its support for
the Project and for St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church to submit its Historic
Preservation Tax Credit Part 2B application to the IEDA seeking an award of Historic
Preservation Tax Credits for the Project.
Section 2. The City's Office of Economic Development is directed to transmit a copy of
this Resolution to St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 2nd day of June, 2025.
25�_avanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfeld r, City Clerk