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1 21 25 City Council Proceedings Official Special and RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS SPECIAL SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025, in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting a work session on the Capital Improvement Project GIS Application. WORK SESSION Capital Improvement Project GIS Application GIS Coordinator/Analyst Nikki Rosemeyer introduced the Capital Improvements Pro- ject GIS application. In response to questions, Rosemeyer explained that the application is publicly accessible and will be promoted through the Public Information Office (PIO). She noted that the City Council's suggestions to create a template and integrate Media Services videos could be incorporated. City Council Members praised the application for its effectiveness in communicating information. There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on January 21, 2025, in the second-floor Council Chambers of the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Cavanagh; Council Members Farber, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Sprank, Wethal; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell. Mayor Cavanagh read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT ITEMS Council Member Wethal requested Item No. 19 be held for separate discussion. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated, except Item No. 19. Seconded by Farber. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council Proceedings of January 6, 2025; Civil Service Commission of December 11 and December 19, 2024; Community Development Advisory Commission of November 20, 2024; Equity and Human Rights Commission of December 17, 2024; Library Board of Trustees Update of December 19, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory Commission of November 7, 2024; Zoning Advisory Commission of November 6, 2024; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of December 16, 2024. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: David Rupp for property damage. Upon motion the doc- uments were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. 3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As- surance Pool: Elijah Callahan for vehicle damage; Daniel Dunne for vehicle damage; Eliz- abeth Gonner for vehicle damage; David Rupp for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Approval of City Expenditures: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 8-25 Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 8-25 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAY- MENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 - 18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Chief Financial Officer -City Treasurer to issue checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to Cit y Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Chief Financial Officer-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and HG APT LLC for the Rehabilitation of 2901 Central Avenue: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 9-25 Approving the First Amendment To Develop- ment Agreement By And Between The City Of Dubuque, Iowa And HG Apt LLC was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 9-25 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND HG APT LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and HG APT LLC (Developer) entered into a De- velopment Agreement dated September 5, 2023 for the redevelopment of 2901 Central Avenue in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Project); and Whereas, City and Developer desire to amend the Development Agreement as set forth in the attached First Amendment to Development Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and HG APT LLC, copy of which is attached hereto, in hereby ap- proved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the First Amend- ment to Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the First Amendment to Development Agreement as herein ap- proved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 6. John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection Improvement Project - Ac- ceptance of Public Improvement Construction Contract - PROJECT 5521000048: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 10 -25 Accepting the John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection Improvement Project And Au- thorizing Final Payment To The Contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 10-25 ACCEPTING THE JOHN F. KENNEDY ROAD AND W. 32ND STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CON- TRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the John F. Kennedy Road and W. 32nd Street Intersection Improvement Project (the Project) has been completed by the contractor, Eastern Iowa Excavating and Concrete LLC (Contractor), and the City Engi- neer has examined the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $454,326.89; and Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $431,610.54, leaving a balance of $22,716.34; and Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should be accepted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Director of Finance and Budget is hereby directed to pay the balance of the retainage of $22,716.34 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa chapter 26.13. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 7. Acceptance of a Quit Claim Deed for Highway Access Rights from Switch Homes, LLC: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 11 -25 Ac- cepting A Quit Claim Deed from Switch Homes, LLC, For Certain Highway Access Rights Across Part of The Farm Subdivision, In the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 11-25 ACCEPTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM SWITCH HOMES, LLC, FOR CERTAIN HIGHWAY ACCESS RIGHTS ACROSS PART OF THE FARM SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, per City Resolution 132-24 approving and attached to the Final Plat of The Farm dated May 2, 2024 and recorded June 4, 2024 as Instrument 2024 -00004916 of the records of the Dubuque County Recorder, Switch Homes, LLC, was to convey to the City of Dubuque all rights of access to the Northwest Arterial at Highway Station 73+00 as originally granted to Lime Rock Springs Co. their and heirs and assigns, by Corrected State Land Patent from the State of Iowa to Lime Rock Springs Co. dated December 14, 2013 and recorded December 19, 2013 as Instrument 2013 -00019168 of the records of the Dubuque County Recorder; and Whereas, Switch Homes, LLC has executed the attached Quit Claim Deed conveying all of their interest in said highway access rights to the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts, and consents to the Quit Claim Deed from Switch Homes, LLC, a copy of which is at- tached hereto, as required by Iowa Code Section 569.7. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution and the Deed with the Dubuque County Recorder. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 8. Acceptance of Certain Public Subdivision Improvements in Phase I of The Farm Subdivision: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 12 - 25 Accepting Public Improvements in Phase 1 Of the Farm Subdivision, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 12-25 ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN PHASE 1 OF THE FARM SUBDVISION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 132-24, certain public improvements in Phase 1 of The Farm Subdivision as shown on the attached exhibit, including street paving with curb, curb underdrain, sanitary sewer main, water main, storm sewers and catch basins, street lighting, Northwest Arterial recreational trail, Northwest Arterial right turn lane, and acces- sible sidewalk ramps, were installed by the developer of The Farm Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, the Phase 1 public improvements as shown on the attached exhibit have been fully completed and the City Manager has examined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in accordance with the plans ap- proved by the City Council and in conformance with City specifications, and has recom- mended that the improvements be accepted by the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said public improvements in Phase 1 of The Farm Subdivision as shown on the attached ex- hibit be and the same is hereby accepted. Section 2. That a maintenance guarantee covering said public improvements shall be provided by the owners, Switch Homes, LLC, for a period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 9. Acceptance of a Storm Water Detention Basin and Berm Easement from Ehrlich Properties, LLC over Lot 2-10 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 13 -25 Accepting A Grant Of Permanent Easement For Storm Water Detention Basin And Berm, Over And Across Part Of Lot 2-10 Of North Grandview Estates No. 2, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 13-25 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR STORM WATER DETEN- TION BASIN AND BERM, OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 2 -10 OF NORTH GRANDVIEW ESTATES NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, per the Plat of Survey off Lot 1-10 and Lot 2-10 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque Iowa, recorded as Instrument Number 2024 -00012271 in the Dubuque County Recorder’s Office, Ehrlich Properties, LLC has dedicated to the City of Dubuque a permanent Storm Water Detention Basin and Berm Easement through, over and across Part of Lot 2-10 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubu- que, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts and consents to the permanent Grant of Storm Water Detention Basin and Berm Ease- ment through, over and across Part of Lot 2 -10 of North Grandview Estates No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa from Ehrlich Properties, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Re- corder and Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 10. Iowa Department of Transportation Bridge Cleaning Project Notification Corre- spondence from Jesse Tibodeau, Assistant District Engineer with the Iowa Department of Transportation, notifying the City Council of bridge cleaning on US- 20 over the Missis- sippi River. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. 11. Grass and weed cutting and garbage collection assessments : Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 14 -25 Authorizing The City To Collect Delinquent Grass And Weed Cutting And Garbage Collection Charges In Accord- ance With Title 6-4-3A And Title 6-8-2 Of The Code Of Ordinances Of The City Of Dubu- que, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 14-25 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT DELINQUENT GRASS AND WEED CUTTING AND GARBAGE COLLECTION CHARGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 6-4-3A and TITLE 6-8-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, residential properties in the City of Dubuque are considered substandard if any conditions exist to an extent that endanger life, limb, health, property, safety or wel- fare of the public or the occupants thereof; and Whereas, whenever in the judgment of the Housing Officer, a nuisance that is “palpably and indisputably such” exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, safety or welfare of the public, the Housing Officer may order the emergency abateme nt of such; and Whereas, delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with, and in the same manner as general property taxes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section I. That the persons listed on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges: Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the County Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the persons named on the attached Grass/Weed/Garbage Assessment Schedule are delinquent in the payment of grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges in the amount set aside of the respective names, and that said amounts shall be collected in the same manner as general property taxes against the respective parcels of property set opposite the names of the owners. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Schedule of Assessments Delinquent Grass and Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Location; Owner; Parcel #; Amount; Category 663 Jefferson; E 36' of Lot 18 Farley's Sub; Nottingham Properties LLC 855 S Grandview Ave Dubuque IA 52003; 1024385016; $128.00; garbage 320 Hill; Lot 2-3 Buettel & Langworthy's Add; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1025177012; $128.00; garbage 673 Jefferson; Lot 2 - E 1/2 - 17 & W 14' - Lot 18 Farleys Sub; Kelcor Inc PO Box 1385 Dubuque IA 52004; 1024385015; $115.00; garbage 632 W 8TH; Lot 25 Rogers Sub; Budde, Lance A 7697 N Indian Rdg East Dubuque IL 61025; 1025133009; $212.00; garbage 1725 Delhi; Lot 1-S 36.6'-E 1/2-LOT 37 L H Langworthy's Add; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1026212014; $232.00; garbage 2506 Broadway; Lot 1-1-16- John King's Dubuque; Mid America Property Management LLC PO Box 1572 Dubuque IA 52004; 1013377014; $290.00; garbage 900 1/2 Merz; Lot 2-26 A Stines Sub; Lynch, Cecelia A 900 1/2 Merz St Dubuque IA 52001; 1013434010; $140.00; garbage 12. Electric Fuel Excise Tax and Charging Fee Increase Recommendation : Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 15-25 Establishing Rates and Charges For Electric Vehicle Charging was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 15-25 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RATES AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING Whereas, Section 9-14-321.631 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances authorizes the City Manager to arrange for the installation of appropriate devices to regulate vehicles in municipal parking ramps for the collection of fees; and Whereas, Section 9-14-321.651 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances authorizes the City Manager to establish fees and charges for the rental of city lots or portions of lots; and Whereas, the City offers electric vehicle charging to the public in parking facilities; and Whereas, the City is responsible for an excise tax on electric fuel, which requires the City as an owner of electric charging stations to report and pay to the Iowa Department of Revenue $0.026 per kilowatt hour of electric fuel dispensed; and Whereas, the excise tax remittance began on July 1, 2023; and Whereas, after the first year of reporting and paying excise tax on the City’s charging stations the current charges are not covering the City’s costs of providing the service; and Whereas, the City has determined that there should be an adjustment to the fees for electric vehicle charging in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City for the excise tax, the cost of the electricity, the cost of the platform to facilitate the charging session, and the administrative costs for managing this portion of the parking system; and Whereas, the City has determined that a fee of $0.25 per kilowatt hour should be as- sessed and periodically reviewed by the City Manager and adjusted accordingly; and Whereas, to incentivize public access and deter long term parking in stalls intended for use only while charging to a certain level, and in accordance with industry best practices, an overstay fee of $2.00 per hour will be charged upon a vehicle reaching 1 00% of battery capacity, with a grace period after a courtesy notification the charge will begin. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The fee of $0.25 per kilowatt hour is hereby adopted and approved in addi- tion to any other fees appliable for use of the parking ramp or lot. Section 2. The fee of $2.00 per hour is hereby adopted and approved for overstaying 100% of battery capacity in an EV charging parking stall, with a grace period after a cour- tesy notification the charge will begin. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to periodically review the fee and update the fee(s) if review demonstrates the existing rate is not covering City costs. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 13. Approval of Tree City USA application: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 16-25 Retroactively Authorizing the Filing of An Application For Designation As A Tree City USA With The Arbor Day Foundation was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 16-25 RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR DESIG- NATION AS A TREE CITY USA WITH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION Whereas, applications for certifications, funding, and grants are set by outside entities and outside the control of the City; and Whereas, the deadlines set by outside entities do not always coincide with the meet- ings of the City Council; and Whereas, the City applied for designation as a Tree City USA from the Arbor Day Foundation with an application deadline of December 31, 2024 and Whereas, the Mayor signed the application and seeks retroactive approval of the ap- plication from the City Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The application to the Arbor Day Foundation is approved retroactive to De- cember 31, 2024. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 14. Five Flags Civic Center Operations Management Services RFP: Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. 15. US Census Boundary and Annexation Survey: Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 16. Final Plat of North English Estates: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 17-25 Approving the Final Plat of North English Estates, Dubu- que County, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 17-25 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTH ENGLISH ESTATES, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of North English Estates, Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction; and Whereas, said Final Plat provides for a 24-foot pavement width, where 26-foot paving width for a private street is required by Section 11-15 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Codes of Ordinance, Unified Development Code; and Whereas, a Preliminary Plat of Survey for the property has been examined by the Zon- ing Advisory Commission and City Council; and Whereas, said Final Plat of Survey has been determined by the City Planner to be in conformance with the Preliminary Plat of Survey for the property and the comprehensive plan; and Whereas, said Final Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Section 11-15 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Codes of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is waived to allow one 24 -foot-wide paved private street. Section 2. That the Final Plat of North English Estates, Dubuque County, Iowa is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat, provided the owners of said property herein names, execute their written acceptance hereto attached agreeing: a) To construct a private street improvement in accordance with improvement plans approved by Dubuque County and certified upon completion by a professional en- gineer licensed by the State of Iowa. b) To maintain the private street improvement constructed as part of North English Estates until such time as a homeowners’ association is formed and is responsible for maintenance of the same. Section 3. That in the event that Miller Companies, LLC. fails to execute the ac- ceptance within 180 days after the date of this Resolution, the provisions hereof shall be null and void and the approval of the plat shall not be effective. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 17. Final Plat of Sandman Homestead: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 18-25 Approving the Final Plat of Sandman Homestead, Dubu- que County, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 18-25 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF SANDMAN HOMESTEAD, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Sandman Homestead, Dubuque County, Iowa that is within the City’s 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction; and Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and its approval has been endorsed thereon; and Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the statues and ordinances relating thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Section 11-14 of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is waived to allow 0 feet of frontage on a public street or an approved private street for Lot 1 and Lot 3 of Final Plat of Sandman Homestead. Section 2. That the Final Plat of Sandman Homestead, Dubuque County, Iowa is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Plat of Survey. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 18. City of Dubuque and Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC Property Right of Way Plats and Dedications – for Future Intersection Improvements at Chavenelle Road and South Hea- cock Road and Future Extension of South Heacock Road: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 19-25 Approving The Acquisition Plats Of Lot A Of Lot 1-2 McFadden Farm Place No. 4, Lot 1a Of McFadden Farm Place No. 5, And Lot 2a Of Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addition, All In The City Of Dubuque, Dubu- que County, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 19-25 APPROVING THE ACQUISITION PLATS OF LOT A OF LOT 1-2 MCFADDEN FARM PLACE NO. 4, LOT 1A OF MCFADDEN FARM PLACE NO. 5, AND LOT 2A OF DUBU- QUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST 9TH ADDITION, ALL IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated January 7, 2025 prepared by Origin Design describing Lot A of Lot 1-2 McFadden Farm Place No. 4, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and upon said plat appears said Lot A of Lot 1-2, which the City of Dubuque has reserved for street and utility purposes; and Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated January 7, 2025 prepared by Origin Design describing Lot 1A of McFadden Farm Place No. 5, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and upon said plat appears said Lot 1A, which the City of Dubuque has reserved for street and utility purposes; and Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Acquisition Plat dated January 7, 2025 prepared by Origin Design describing Lot 2A of Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addition, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and upon said plat appears said Lot 2A, which Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC has by said plat dedicated to the public forever for street and utility purposes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the above described plats prepared by Origin Design, relative to the real estate hereinabove described be and the same are hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute said plats on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. That the reservations by the City of Dubuque of Lot A of Lot 1 -2 McFadden Farm Place No. 4, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and of Lot 1A of McFadden Farm Place No. 5, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, for Right of Way for street and utility purposes, as they appear on said Acquisition Plats, be and the same are hereby approved. Section 3. That the dedication by Theisen’s Warehouse, LLC of Lot 2A of Dubuque Industrial Center West 9th Addition, City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, to the public for Right of Way for street and utility purposes, as they appear on said Acquisition P lats, be and the same is hereby accepted. Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to file said plats and certified copies of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 19. Public Works Staffing Request - Project and Facilities Manager: Motion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and approve a full-time Project and Facilities Manager (G-18) increasing the Public Works personnel complement by +1.00 FTE, or 2080 hours. Seconded by Sprank. When asked about staff additions outside the budget cycle, Van Milligen explained that certain positions are identified as immediate needs. After evaluat- ing the Public Works Department's various demands and current capacity, this pos ition was deemed essential and should be filled immediately. City Council Members stated that the annual budget is fixed and will not increase by adding this position. They also agreed on the necessity of additional staff for the department. Motion carried 7 -0. 20. Civil Service Certified Lists - Firefighter-Paramedic / Firefighter-EMT and Police Officer: Civil Service Commission submitted the certified lists for the positions of Fire- fighter-Paramedic / Firefighter-EMT and Police Officer. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and made a Matter of Record. January 17, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of Firefighter-Paramedic / Firefighter-EMT was administered virtually (via @home testing) on December 3, 2024 and in-person on December 2 and December 7, 2024. We hereby certify that the individuals listed below have passed this examination and the vacancy for this position should be made from this list and that this list is good for twelve (12) months from the above date. Firefighter-Paramedic / Firefighter-EMT 1. Daniel Turnis, 2. Carter Balentine, 3. Alexander Potter, 4. Dakota Scott, 5. Luke Brad- ley, 6. Calvin Stephens, 7. Alec Lynch, 8. Aaron Bueltel, 9. Logan Salow Respectfully submitted, Civil Service Commissioner January 17, 2025 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of Iowa, a written examination for the position of Police Officer was administered on December 13, 2024. We, The Civil Service Commission, hereby certify that the individuals listed below have passed this written ex- amination or are using a valid transfer score and any vacancies for the position of Police Officer should be filled from this list and that this list is good through March 12, 2025. Police Officer 1. Dave Weis – Transfer Score, 2. Theodore Kruse, 3. Christopher Chase, 4. Sebastian Fox – Transfer Score, 5. Brice Fundell, 6. Dalton Puccio, 7. Melissa Seaman – Transfer Score, 8. Derick Sweney, 9. Marcus Leitzen - Transfer Score, 10. Drake Wedel, 11. Dan- iel Brimmer - Transfer Score, 12. Kenneth Schrader – Transfer Score, 13. David De- Marais, 14. Colton Bach – Transfer Score, 15. Camerin McClain, 16. Nicholas Smith, 17. Carson Vaske, 18. Joseph Kimball, 19. Andres Sanchez, 20. Braden Wink – Transfer Score, 21. Alyssa Barrantes, 22. Ella Link – Transfer Score, 23. Jared Ostwinkle – Trans- fer Score 24. Alex Ward, 25. Richard Kalpinski – Transfer Score, 26. Steven Jonas, 27. Andrew Weber, 28. Jaycob Thompson – Transfer Score, 29. John Michel Respectfully Submitted, Civil Service Commissioner 21. Approval of Retail Alcohol Licenses: Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 20-25 Approving applications for retail alcohol licenses, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regula- tions, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 20-25 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES, AS REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LI- CENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQUOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS Whereas, applications for retail alcohol licenses have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval, and the same have been examined, provisionally approved, and/or approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City, and the applicants have filed the proper fees and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued at the noted premise address to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation: AMC Theatres 2835 NW Arterial Baymont Inn & Suites 4025 McDonald Dr. Dubuque Religious Center 923 Main St El Paisano 1543 Central Ave Fuji Asian Buffet 806 Wacker DR Ste 128 Gin Rickeys 1447 Central Ave Hy-Vee Clubroom 400 S Locust St Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Lounge 1298 Main St RMN Lounge LLC 481 Locust St Steeple Square 101 East 15th St Steve’s Ace Home & Garden 3350 JFK Rd Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and set the public hearing as indicated. Seconded by Sprank. Motion carried 7-0. 1. ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project - Initiate Public Bidding Process and Setting Date for a Public Hearing Project No. 2849900004 : Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 21-25 ImOn Ice Arena Dehumid- ification System Upgrade Project: Preliminary Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date Of Public Hearing On Plan s, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost; And Ordering The Advertisement For Bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on February 3, 2025 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 21-25 IMON ICE ARENA DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT - PRELIMI- NARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ES- TIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICA- TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE AD- VERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project in the estimated amount of $1,265,800.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. A public hearing will be held on the 3rd day of February, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Du buque, Iowa, which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project. The ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System Upgrade Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circul ation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty -five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 pm on the 20th day of February, 2025. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd day of March 2025, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Appointments were made to the following boards/commissions. 1. Building Code Advisory and Appeals Board: One, 3-Year term through January 1, 2027 (Vacant Multidisciplinary Rep. term of Schoenhard). Applicant: Michael Shimkus, 4917 Twilight Dr. (Qualifies for Multidisciplinary Rep.). Motion by Roussell to appoint Shimkus to the term. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Community Development Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through Febru- ary 15, 2027 (Vacant Low/Moderate Income Rep. term of Hammel Jr.) and One, 3-Year term through February 15, 2028 (Expiring At-Large term of Boles). Applicants: Dean Boles, 1715 Geraldine Dr. (Qualifies for At-Large); Dale L. Campbell Jr., 210 Jones St. (Qualifies for At-Large and Low/Moderate Income Rep.). Motion by Jones to appoint Campbell to the Low/Moderate Income Rep. term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones to appoint Boles to the At-Large term. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0. 3. Equity and Human Rights Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through January 1, 2028 (Expiring terms of Baumhover and Freiburger). Applicants: Rick Baumhover, 601 Garfield Ave.; Michaela Freiburger, 1718 Diane Ct.; Traci Phillipson, 2120 Rhomberg Ave. Upon roll call vote, Baumhover and Freiburger were appointed to the terms. Baumhover re- ceived all 7 votes from the City Council. Phillipson received 1 vote (Resnick), and Frei- burger received the remaining 6 votes for the other term. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report Public Hearing: Motion by Sprank to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 22-25 Approval of The Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report. Seconded by Wethal. A video summary of the Multi-Modal Alternative as the se- lected alternate for Central Avenue and White Street was shown. City Council Members commended the video and expressed enthusiasm for the future amenities in the corridor. Van Milligen confirmed that the City Council will need to allocate funding for each com- ponent of the master plan. Additionally, they will approve the plans and specifications for the projects that will carry out the plan, which will require public hearings. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 22-25 APPROVAL OF THE CENTRAL AVENUE AND WHITE STREET CORRIDOR TRAFFIC STUDY SUMMARY REPORT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The adoption of the Multi-Modal Alternative as the selected alternate which will function as a guide and the City’s long term master plan for the redevelopment and revitalization of the Central Avenue and the White Street corridors. Section 2. That the Central Avenue and White Street Corridor Traffic Study Summary Report is hereby approved. Passed, adopted and approved this the 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 2. Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) Public Hearing: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 23-25 Approval Of Plans, Specifications, Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost For The Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin). Seconded by Jones. City Council Members expressed their enthusiasm for the project. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 23-25 APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI- MATED COST FOR THE DUBUQUE GATE & PUMP STATION FLOOD MITIGATION (16TH ST DETENTION BASIN) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of total cost for the Dubuque Gate & Pump Station Flood Mitigation (16th St Detention Basin) in the estimated amount $25,400,000.00, are hereby approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk ACTION ITEMS 1. Grand River Center Presentation of FY 2024 Annual Report : Motion by Farber to receive and file the documents and hear the presentation. Seconded by Wethal. OVG 360 Grand River Center General Manager Ryan Bonifas made a presentation on the F is- cal Year 2024 Annual Report. City Council Members praised OVG 360's initiatives for the center. In response to questions, Bonifas summarized the area s’ competitors and high- lighted the importance of local air service and hotel expansion. Motion carried 7-0. 2. Proceedings to Complete Action on the Issuance of $26,221,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) Old Mill Rd. Lift Station and Force Main Project – Phase I: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 24-25 Series Resolution authorizing and approving a Loan and Dis- bursement Agreement and providing for the issuance of $26,221,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 and other documents related to the Series 2025 Bonds, and amend- ing certain provisions. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 24-25 SERIES RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LOAN AND DISBURSE- MENT AGREEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $26,221,000 SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 AND OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SE- RIES 2025 BONDS, AND AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City” and sometimes hereinafter referred to as the “Issuer”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did heretofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the “System”) in and for the City which has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitants since its establishment; and Whereas, the management and control of the System are vested in the City Council (the “Council”) and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and Whereas, the City heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a cer- tain Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $27,000,000, pursuant to the pro- visions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing, and constructing improvements and extensions to the Sys- tem (the “Project”), and has published notice of the proposed action and has held a hear- ing thereon on October 21, 2024; and Whereas, the City proposes to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (the “Series 2025 Bonds”) to the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”), in order to pay the costs of the Project; and Whereas, the City is authorized and empowered by Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa (the “Act”) to borrow money for the System, and the City Council has adopted a master resolution (the “Master Resolution”) on December 15, 2008, authorizing the issuance from time to time of Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds (each as defined in the Master Resolution); and Whereas, Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution authorizes the Council to adopt a Se- ries Resolution (as defined in the Master Resolution) to provide for the issuance of Senior Bonds, and this Series Resolution constitutes a Series Resolution under the Master Res- olution; and Whereas, for the purposes of this issuance, the Series 2025 Bonds shall be deemed to be Senior SRF Bonds; and Whereas, the obligations of the Issuer under the Series 2025 Bonds and the Agree- ment shall be payable solely and only from the Net Revenues of the System and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution; and Whereas, it is necessary at this time for the City Council to approve the Agreement with the Lender and to issue the Series 2025 Bonds in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $26,221,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Definitions. Terms used herein and not defined herein shall have the mean- ing given to them in this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution unless the text expressly or by necessary implication requires otherwise: “Bonds” or “Series 2025 Bonds” means the $26,221,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Se- ries 2025, in one or more series. “Closing Date” shall mean the date of delivery of the Series 2025 Bonds, anticipated to be February 7, 2025, with any final changes to such date set forth in the Agree- ment. “Loan” shall mean the loan made pursuant to the Agreement and evidenced by the Series 2025 Bonds. “Agreement” means the Loan and Disbursement Agreement between the Issuer and the Lender related to the Series 2025 Bonds. “Senior Bond Issuance Documents” means a Supplemental Resolution, Obligation Issuance Documents, indenture or other document, as the case may be, authoriz- ing and issuing a series of Senior Bonds, including Senior SRF Bonds. “Series 2013 Notes” shall mean the Issuer’s outstanding Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2013, dated April 19, 2013, and Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2013B, dated May 20, 2013. “Series 2013 Note Resolutions” shall mean the resolutions authorizing the issuance of the Series 2013 Notes, which shall be recognized as Series Resolutions. “Paying Agent” shall mean the City Treasurer, or such successor as may be approved by the Issuer as provided herein and who shall carry out the duties prescribed herein with respect to maintaining a register of the owners of the Series 2025 Bonds. Unless otherwise specified, the Registrar shall also act as the Paying Agent for the Series 2025 Bonds. “Series 2025 Sinking Fund” means the fund by that name created pursuant to Section 14 hereof. “Series Resolution” or “Resolution” means this resolution. Section 2. Loan Authorization; Authorization for Execution and Delivery of Documents. Following the adoption of this Series Resolution and pursuant to Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement with the Lender in the form which has been placed on file with the Council providing for a Loan in the aggregate principal amount of $26,221,000 for the purpose or purposes set forth in the preamble hereof. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the Issuer in the form presented to the Council, with final terms as determined by the Council and the Lender. The Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer are each authorized to execute and deliver the Series 2025 Bonds, any and all agreements, documents and instruments required related to the issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds and to carry out the purposes set forth in this Series Resolution, including but not limited to any tax certificates, closing certifi- cates and purchase agreements. Section 3. Appointment of Registrar/Paying Agent. The City Treasurer is hereby des- ignated as the Registrar and Paying Agent for the Series 2025 Bonds and may be here- inafter referred to as the “Registrar” or the “Paying Agent” in such capacities. Section 4. Source of Payment of the Series 2025 Bonds. The Series 2025 Bonds, when issued, will be Senior SRF Bonds under the Master Resolution and shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues of the System, and certain funds and accounts created and pledged under this Series Resolution and the Master Resolution. Section 5. Series 2025 Bonds Details; Form of Series 2025 Bonds. The Series 2025 Bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in evidence of the obligation of the Issuer under the Agreement, in the aggregate principal amount of $26,221,000, to be dated the Closing Date, and bearing interest from the date of each advancement made at the rate of 2.54% per annum (or at such lower rate as agreed upon by the Lender and set forth in the Series 2025 Bonds and the Agreement) until payment thereof, as set forth in Exhibit A attached to the Agreement. To the extent that the Lender determines a lower rate of interest is available for the Series 2025 Bonds after the adoption of this Series Resolution, the Mayor and City Clerk, with advice from bond counsel and/or a municipal financial advisor, are hereby authorized to: (i) make such changes to the Agreement, the Series 2025 Bonds and any related transactional documents as are necessary to give effect to the lower rate of interest without modification to the principal installment schedule contemplated herein; and (ii) to execute and deliver such modified documents on behalf of the Issuer. The Series 2025 Bonds may be in the denominations of $1,000 each or any integral multiple thereof and, at the request of the Lender, shall be initially issued as a single bond in the denomination of $26,221,000 and numbered R-1. The Series 2025 Bonds are subject to optional redemption by the Issuer at a price of par plus accrued interest (i) on any date with the prior written consent of the Lender, or (ii) in the event that all or substantially all of the Project is damaged or destroyed. Any optional redemption of the Series 2025 Bonds by the Issuer may be made from any funds regardless of source, in whole or from time to time in part, in inverse order of maturity upon not less than thirty (30) days’ notice of redemption by facsimile, e-mail, certified or registered mail to the Lender (or any other registered owner of the Series 2025 Bonds). The Series 2025 Bonds are also subject to mandatory redemption as set forth in Section 5 of the Agreement. Accrued interest on the Series 2025 Bonds shall be payable semiannually on the first day of June and December in each year, commencing June 1, 2025. Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year comprised of twelve 30-day months. Payment of interest on the Series 2025 Bonds shall be made to the registered owners appearing on the registration books of the Issuer at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the month next preceding the interest payment date and shall be paid to t he registered own- ers at the addresses shown on such registration books. Principal of the Series 2025 Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America to the registered owners or their legal representatives upon presentation and surrender of the Bond or Bonds at the office of the Paying Agent. The Series 2025 Bonds shall be executed on behalf of the Issuer with the official man- ual or facsimile signature of the Mayor and attested by the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk, and shall be fully registered bonds without interest coupons. The issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds shall be recorded in the office of the City Treas- urer, and the certificate on the back of each Series 2025 Bond shall be executed with the official manual or facsimile signature of the City Treasurer. In case any officer whose signature or the facsimile of whose signature appears on the Series 2025 Bonds shall cease to be such officer before the delivery of such Bonds, such signature or such fac- simile signature shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if such officer had remained in office until delivery. If applicable pursuant to the Agreement, in addition to the payment of principal of and interest on the Series 2025 Bonds, the Issuer also agrees to pay the Initiation Fee and the Servicing Fee (defined in the Agreement) in accordance with the terms of the Agree- ment. The Series 2025 Bonds shall be in substantially the form [provided] as Exhibit A hereto. Section 6. Registration of Series 2025 Bonds; Designation of Registrar; Transfer; Own- ership; Delivery; and Cancellation. The provisions of Section 2.4 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the registration, transfer, delivery, and cancellation of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds. Section 7. Reissuance of Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen or Lost Bond. The provisions of Section 2.5 of the Master Resolution, contains covenants relating to the reissuance of mutilated, destroyed, stolen, or lost Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds. Section 8. Application of Loan Proceeds. The loan proceeds to be received under the Agreement (the “Loan Proceeds”) shall be held by the Lender and disbursed for costs of the Project, as referred to in the preamble hereof. The Issuer shall keep a detailed and segregated accounting of the expenditure of, and investment earnings on, the Loan Pro- ceeds to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Code (as defined in the Master Resolution). Section 9. Ratification of Master Resolution. All provisions of the Master Resolution are hereby ratified and confirmed, and are incorporated herein and certain provisions thereof are modified as applicable to the Series 2025 Bonds as provided herein. Section 10. Rates and Charges; Independent Consultant. There have heretofore been established as required by law, just and equitable fees, rates and charges for the use of the services rendered by the System. As provided in Section 7.1 of the Master Resolution, so long as the Series 2025 Bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the Net Revenues of the System shall be sufficient in each Fiscal Year to (i) provide for 100% of the Maintenance Expenses of the System, (ii) equal at least 110% of the Debt Service Requirement, (iii) enable the Issuer to make all required payments, if any, into the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund (if any), and the Rebate Fund, (iv) enab le the Issuer to accumulate an amount which, in the judgement of the Council, is adequate to meet the costs of major renewals, replacements, repairs, additions, betterments, and improve- ments to the System, necessary to keep the same in good operating condi tion or as re- quired by any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the System, and (v) remedy all deficiencies in required payments into any of the funds and accounts established under the Master Resolution or any Series Resolution. Section 11. Equality of Lien on Net Revenues. As provided in the Master Resolution, the timely payment of principal of and interest on the outstanding Series 2025 Bonds shall be secured equally and ratably with other Senior Bonds by the Net Revenues of the Sys- tem without priority by reason of number or time of sale or delivery. Section 12. Establishment of Funds; Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund; Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Article 6 of the Master Resolution, which provide for the establishment of the Revenue Fund, the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Bond Principal and Interest Fund (the “Sinking Fund”), the Debt Service Reserve Fund, the Subordinate Bond Fund, the Surplus Fund, and the Rebate Fund, are hereby ratified and confirmed. Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund. From and after the issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds and as long as the Series 2025 Bonds are outstanding, the Issuer shall establish and maintain a separate fund to be known as the Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund. The Issuer shall transfer amounts on deposit in the Revenue Fund into the Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund for the payment of interest and principal of the Series 2025 Bonds, on the 1st day of each month commencing on the 1st day of the month immediately succeeding the date of issuance and delivery of any of the Series 2025 Bonds in equal monthly amounts which, together with other monthly amounts made pursuant hereto, will be sufficient to pay prin- cipal of and interest on the Series 2025 Bonds due on the next succeeding d ate which principal of and/or interest on such Series 2025 Bonds are due and payable. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund exceeds the required amount, the excess shall be forthwith withdrawn therefrom by the Issuer and deposited into the Revenue Fund. If for any reason the amount on deposit in the Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund is less than the required amount, the deficit shall forthwith be made up by the Issuer from available funds on deposit in the Revenue Fund as provided in Section 6.5 of the Master Resolution. Money in the Series 2025 Bond Sinking Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest on the Series 2025 Bonds as the same may become due and payable. Debt Service Reserve Fund. The provisions of Section 6.6 of the Master Resolution with respect to the Debt Service Reserve Fund are hereby recognized. The Series 2025 Bonds shall be issued as Senior SRF Bonds, and the Issuer shall not be required to make any payments into the Debt Service Reserve Fund under the provisions of this Resolution. The Series 2025 Bonds shall not be secured by or payable from amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Fund, and the holders of the Series 2025 Bonds shall have no rights against the Debt Service Reserve Fund so long as any Senior Bonds secured by the Debt Service Reserve Fund remain outstanding. Section 13. Investment of Funds. Section 6.11 of the Master Resolution contains cov- enants relating to the investment of funds. All income derived from such investments shall be credited to the fund from which such investments were made. Such investments shall at any time necessary be liquidated and the proceeds thereof applied to the purpose for which the respective fund was created. Section 14. Amendment to Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution; Amendment to Sec- tion 21 of the Series 2013 Note Resolutions: Restrictions on the Incurrence of Senior Bonds. Section 8.3 of the Master Resolution and Section 21 of the Series 2013 Note Resolutions are hereby permanently amended, with the consent of the Iowa Finance Au- thority, the sole owner and holder of all of the outstanding Sewer Revenue indebtedness of the Issuer, to read as follows: Bonds (including refunding Bonds which do not meet the requirements of Section 8.2) may also be issued on a parity with the Senior Bonds pursuant to a Series Resolution, and the Bonds so issued shall constitute Senior Bonds. Any Senior Bonds shall not be entitled to priority or preference one over the other in the application of the Net Revenues of the System, regardless of the time or times of the issuance of such Senior Bonds, it being the intention of the Issuer that there shall be no priority among the Senior Bonds, regardless of the fact that they may have been actually issued and delivered at different times. The Issuer hereby reserves the right and privilege of is- suing Senior Bonds without restriction. Section 15. Covenants Regarding Operation of the System. Section 7.2 of the Master Resolution contains covenants relating to operation of the System. Section 16. Events of Default; Remedies The provisions of Article 10 of the Master Resolution, which contain covenants relating to events of default and remedies, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds. Section 17. Additional Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the Issuer; Dis- position of Proceeds. The Issuer certifies and covenants that the Issuer through its offic- ers, will (a) make such further specific covenants, representations and assurances as may be necessary or advisable; (b) file such forms, statements and supporting documents as may be required and in a timely manner; (c) if deemed necessary or advisable by its officers, employ and pay fiscal agents, financial advisors, attorneys and other persons to assist the Issuer in such compliance; and (d) it is the intention of the Issuer that interest on the Series 2025 Bonds be and remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the Code. In furtherance thereof the Issuer covenants to comply with the provisions of the Code as they may from time to time be in effect or amended and further covenants to comply with applicable future laws, regulations, published rulings and court decisions as may be necessary to ensure that the interest on the Series 2025 Bonds will remain excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. Any and all of the officers of the Issuer and the System are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions as may be necessary to comply with the covenants herein contained. Section 18. Discharge and Satisfaction of Series 2025 Bonds. The provisions of Sec- tion 9.1 of the Master Resolution, which contains covenants relating to the discharge and satisfaction of Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds. Section 19. Resolution a Contract. The provisions of this Series Resolution shall con- stitute a contract among the Issuer and the owners of the Series 2025 Bonds, and after the issuance of the Series 2025 Bonds, no change, variation or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Series Resolution shall be made in any manner, except as provided in Section 22 or Section 23 hereof, until such time as the Series 2025 Bonds, and interest due thereon, shall have been satisfied and discharged as provided in th is Series Resolu- tion. Section 20. Modification of Resolution Not Requiring the Consent of Owners of Series 2025 Bonds. The provisions of Section 7.2 of the Master Resolution, which contains cov- enants relating to amendment of the Resolution without consent of the holders of the Series 2025 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds. Section 21. Modification of Series Resolution Requiring Consent of Owners of Series 2025 Bonds. The provisions of Section 7.3 of the Master Resolution, which contains cov- enants relating to amendment of the Resolution with the consent of the holders of the Series 2025 Bonds, are hereby ratified and confirmed with respect to the Series 2025 Bonds. Section 22. Conflicting Provisions. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Section 23. Effective Date. This Series Resolution shall be in full force and effect im- mediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Section 24. Severability. If any section, paragraph, or provision of this Series Resolu- tion shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unen- forceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3. Proceedings to Direct Advertisement for Sale of $6,500,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, $8,500,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B, $9,250,000 Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C, Approval of the Preliminary Official Statements, and Approval of Electronic Bidding Pro- cedures: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 25-25 Setting The Date For The Sale Of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025A And Authorizing The Use Of A Preliminary Official Statement In Connection Therewith; Resolution No. 26-25 Setting The Date For The Sale Of Taxable General Ob- ligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B And Authorizing The Use Of A Prelimi- nary Official Statement In Connection Therewith; and Resolution No. 27 -25 Setting The Date For The Sale Of Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C And Authorizing The Use Of A Preliminary Official Statement In Connection Therewith. Seconded by Farber. In response to questions, Van Milligen summarized the work of the city’s municipal advisor throughout this process. Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson stated the bonds will mature in 20 years. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 25-25 RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2025A AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, hereto- fore proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Essential Purpose Loan Agreement”) pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $6,190,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring ambulances, fire protection vehicles, a fire protection boat, EMS equipment and fire safety radios and equipment; (b) acquiring solid waste collection vehicles and equipment; (c) undertaking improvements to the municipal airport; and (d) undertaking demolition/deconstruction of a dangerous and dilapidated property, and pursuant to law and a notice duly published, the City Council ha s held a public hearing on such proposal on January 6, 2025; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $890,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring and installing fire station generators; (b) undertaking fire station roof replacement and repairs; (c) un- dertaking fire station tuck pointing and related exterior repairs; and (d) undertaking fire department administrative office renovations, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, an d as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station bunk room renovations; (b) undertaking fire station mechanical and electrical systems improvements; and (c) undertaking fire station HVAC replacement, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking t hat the question of en- tering into the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Fire Station Im- provements Loan Agreement,” and together with the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement and the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement, the “General Purpose Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station facilities improvements; and (b) undertaking improvements to the fire department burn tower training facility, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Fire Station Improvements Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the “Ice Arena Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,185,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Ice Arena Dehumidification Project, an authorized ur- ban renewal project of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Ice Arena Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Parking System Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $4,045,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Smart Parking System Enhancement Pro- ject and the Parking Ramp Major Maintenance Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Parking System Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Federal Building Loan Agreement” and together with Ice Arena Loan Agreement and the Parking System Loan Agreement, the “Urban Renewal Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $870,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Federal Building Renovation Project and the Central Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of en- tering into the Federal Building Loan Agreement be submitted to the register ed voters of the City; and Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa, the City combined its authority under the Urban Renewal Loan Agreements, the Essential Pur- pose Loan Agreement and the General Purpose Loan Agreements into a single loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”); and Whereas, the City has determined to split its authority under the Loan Agreement and to enter into a tax-exempt loan agreement (the “Tax Exempt Series 2025A Loan Agree- ment”) and a taxable loan agreement; and Whereas, the City intends to issue General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Se- ries 2025A (the “Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds”) in evidence of its obligations under the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Loan Agreement; and Whereas, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared by Dorsey & Whitney LLP (the “Disclosure Counsel”) as bond and disclosure counsel to the City to facilitate the sale of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds, and the City has made provi- sion for the approval of the P.O.S. and has authorized its use by Independent Public Advisors, LLC, as municipal advisor to the City; and Whereas, it is now necessary to set the date for the sale of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds and to make provision for the advertisement thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Staff are hereby authorized to take such action as shall be deemed necessary and appropriate, with the assistance of Dorsey & Whitney LLP (the “Disclosure Counsel”), as bond and disclosure counsel to the City, and the Municipal Advisor, to pre- pare the P.O.S. describing the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds and providing for the terms and conditions of their sale, and all action heretofore taken in this regard is hereby ratified and approved. Section 2. The use by the Municipal Advisor of the P.O.S. relating to the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds in substantially the form as has been presented to and considered by the City Council is hereby approved, and the Municipal Advisor, together with Disclo- sure Counsel, are hereby authorized to prepare and use a final Official Statement for the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds substantially in the form of the P.O.S. but with such changes therein as are required to conform the same to the terms of the Tax Exemp t Series 2025A Bonds and the resolution, when adopted, providing for the sale and issu- ance of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds, and the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute a final Official Statement for the Tax Exempt Seri es 2025A Bonds, if requested. The P.O.S. as of its date is deemed final by the City within the meaning of Rule 15(c)(2)-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 3. Sealed bids for the purchase of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds shall be received and canvassed on behalf of the City until 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025, at the Historical Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, in the City, and the City Council shall meet at the same place, on the same date, at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering such bids received and considering and passing a resolution providing for the award of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds, and the Municipal Advisor is hereby authorized a nd directed to disseminate the notice of said sale, in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations governing “Issue Price” determinations, such notice to minimally con- tain information regarding Establishment of Issue Price set forth in the “Terms of Offering” attached to the P.O.S. and to be in such form as the Municipal Advisor may deem to be appropriate. Section 4. Pursuant to Section 75.14 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council hereby authorizes the use of electronic bidding procedures for the sale of the Tax Exempt Series 2025A Bonds through PARITY®, and hereby finds and determines that the PARITY® competitive bidding system will provide reasonable security and maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process and will facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties under the circumstances of this bond sale. Section 5. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 6. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 26-25 RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE SALE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLI- GATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES 2025B AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, hereto- fore proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Essential Purpose Loan Agreement”) pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $6,190,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring ambulances, fire protection vehicles, a fire protection boat, EMS equipment and fire safety radios and equipment; (b) acquiring solid waste collection vehicles and equipment; (c) undertaking improvements to the municipal airport; and (d) undertaking demolition/deconstruction of a dangerous and dilapidated property, and pursuant to law and a notice duly published, the City Council ha s held a public hearing on such proposal on January 6, 2025; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $890,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) acquiring and installing fire station generators; (b) undertaking fire station roof replacement and repairs; (c) un- dertaking fire station tuck pointing and related exterior repairs; and (d) undertaking fire department administrative office renovations, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, an d as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station bunk room renovations; (b) undertaking fire station mechanical and electrical systems improvements; and (c) undertaking fire station HVAC replacement, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking t hat the question of en- tering into the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Fire Station Im- provements Loan Agreement,” and together with the Exterior and Office Renovations Loan Agreement and the Bunk Room and Systems Improvements Loan Agreement, the “General Purpose Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $910,000 for the purpose of paying the costs, to that extent, of (a) undertaking fire station facilities improvements; and (b) undertaking improvements to the fire department burn tower training facility, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Fire Station Improvements Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposes to enter into a loan agreement (the “Ice Arena Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,185,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Ice Arena Dehumidification Project, an authorized ur- ban renewal project of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Ice Arena Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Parking System Loan Agreement”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $4,045,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Smart Parking System Enhancement Pro- ject and the Parking Ramp Major Maintenance Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Parking System Loan Agree- ment be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City also proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Federal Building Loan Agreement” and together with Ice Arena Loan Agreement and the Parking System Loan Agreement, the “Urban Renewal Loan Agreements”), pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $870,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Federal Building Renovation Project and the Central Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project, authorized urban renewal projects of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6, 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of en- tering into the Federal Building Loan Agreement be submitted to the register ed voters of the City; and Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.28 of the Code of Iowa, the City combined its authority under the Urban Renewal Loan Agreements, the Essential Pur- pose Loan Agreement and the General Purpose Loan Agreements into a single loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”); and Whereas, the City has determined to split its authority under the Loan Agreement and to enter into a tax-exempt loan agreement and a taxable loan agreement, (the “Taxable Series 2025B Loan Agreement”); and Whereas, the City intends to issue Taxable General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2025B (the “Taxable Series 2025B Bonds”) in evidence of its obligations under the Taxable Series 2025B Loan Agreement; and Whereas, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared to facilitate the sale of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds to be issued in evidence of the obligation of the City under the Taxable Series 2025B Loan Agreement, and it is now necessary to make provision for the approval of the P.O.S. and to authorize its use by Independent Public Advisors, LLC, as municipal financial advisor (the “Municipal Advisor”) to the City; and Whereas, it is now necessary to set the date for the sale of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds and to make provision for the advertisement thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Staff are hereby authorized to take such action as shall be deemed necessary and appropriate, with the assistance of Dorsey & Whitney LLP (the “Disclosure Counsel”), as bond and disclosure counsel to the City, and the Municipal Advisor, to pre- pare the P.O.S. describing the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds and providing for the terms and conditions of their sale, and all action heretofore taken in this regard is hereby ratified and approved. Section 2. The use by the Municipal Advisor of the P.O.S. relating to the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds in substantially the form as has been presented to and considered by the City Council is hereby approved, and the Municipal Advisor, together with Disclosure Counsel, are hereby authorized to prepare and use a final Official Statement for the Tax- able Series 2025B Bonds substantially in the form of the P.O.S. but with such changes therein as are required to conform the same to the terms of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds and the resolution, when adopted, providing for the sale and issuance of the Tax- able Series 2025B Bonds, and the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and di- rected to execute a final Official Statement for the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds, if re- quested. The P.O.S. as of its date is deemed final by the City within the meaning of Rule 15(c)(2)-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 3. Sealed bids for the purchase of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds shall be received and canvassed on behalf of the City until 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025, at the Historical Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, in the City, and the City Council shall meet at the same place, on the same date, at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering such bids received and considering and passing a resolution providing for the award of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds, and the Municipal Advisor is hereby authorized and directed to disseminate the notice of said sale, in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations governing “Issue Price” determinations, such notice to minimally con- tain information regarding Establishment of Issue Price set forth in the “Terms of Offering” attached to the P.O.S. and to be in such form as the Municipal Advisor may deem to be appropriate. Section 4. Pursuant to Section 75.14 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council hereby authorizes the use of electronic bidding procedures for the sale of the Taxable Series 2025B Bonds through PARITY®, and hereby finds and determines that the PARITY® competitive bidding system will provide reasonable security and maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process and will facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties under the circumstances of this bond sale. Section 5. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 6. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 27-25 RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR THE SALE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLI- GATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS, SERIES 2025C AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Whereas, the City of Dubuque (the “City”), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, hereto- fore proposed to enter into a loan agreement (the “Amphitheater Loan Agreement”), pur- suant to the provisions of Section 384.24A and 384.24.3(q) of the Code of Iowa, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $9,250,000 for the purpose of undertaking the Iowa Amphitheater on Schmitt Island Project, an authorized urban re- newal project of the City in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area approved by action of the City Council on December 16, 2024, and in lieu of calling an election upon such proposal, has published notice of the proposed action, including notice of the right to petition for an election, and has held a hearing thereon, and as of January 6 , 2025, no petition had been filed with the City asking that the question of entering into the Amphi- theater Loan Agreement be submitted to the registered voters of the City; and Whereas, the City Council previously determined to enter into the Amphitheater Loan Agreement in the future and ordered that Taxable General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2025C (the “Taxable Series 2025C Bonds”) be issued at such time, in evidence of the City’s obligations thereunder; and Whereas, a Preliminary Official Statement (the “P.O.S.”) has been prepared to facilitate the sale of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds to be issued in evidence of the obligation of the City under the Amphitheater Loan Agreement, and it is now necessary to make pro- vision for the approval of the P.O.S. and to authorize its use by Independent Public Advi- sors, LLC, as municipal financial advisor (the “Municipal Advisor”) to the City; and Whereas, it is now necessary to fix a date of meeting of the City Council to consider bids and take action for the sale and issuance of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds and to give proper notice of such sale, as required by Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Staff are hereby authorized to take such action as shall be deemed necessary and appropriate with the assistance of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, as the City’s disclosure counsel (the “Disclosure Counsel”) and the Municipal Advisor, to prepare the P.O.S. describing the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds and providing for the terms and con- ditions of their sale, and all action heretofore taken in this regard is hereby ratified and approved. Section 2. The use by the Municipal Advisor of the P.O.S. in substantially the form as has been presented to and considered by the City Council is hereby approved, and the Municipal Advisor and Disclosure Counsel are hereby authorized to prepare and use a final Official Statement for the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds substantially in the form of the P.O.S. but with such changes therein as are required to conform the same to the terms of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds and the resolution, when adopted, providing for the sale and issuance of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds, and the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to execute a final Official Statement for the Tax- able Series 2025C Bonds, if requested. The P.O.S. as of its date is deemed final by the City within the meaning of Rule 15(c)(2)-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 3. Sealed bids for the purchase of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds shall be received and canvassed on behalf of the City until 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025, at the City Hall in the City, and the City Council shall meet on the same date at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of considering such bids received and considering and passing a resolution providing for the award of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds, and the Municipal Advisor is hereby authorized and directed to disseminate the notice of said sale, in compliance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations governing “Issue Price” determinations. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to disseminate the notice of said sale, such notice to be in substantially the following form, and also to be published at least once, not less than four (4) and not more than twenty (20) days before the Feb ruary 3, 2025, sale date, in a newspaper of general circulation in Dubuque County: Section 5. Pursuant to Section 75.14 of the Code of Iowa, the City Council hereby authorizes the use of electronic bidding procedures for the sale of the Taxable Series 2025C Bonds through PARITY®, and hereby finds and determines that the PARITY® competitive bidding system will provide reasonable security and maintain the integrity of the competitive bidding process and will facilitate the delivery of bids by interested parties under the circumstances of this bond sale. Section 6. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 7. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval, as provided by law. Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 4. Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design, and Con- struction Management Consultant Selection Approval and Authorization of Contract : Mo- tion by Wethal to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 28 -25 Author- izing the City Manager To Negotiate And Execute A Contract With Confluence For His- toric Millwork District Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design, And Construction Management. Seconded by Sprank. City Council Members expressed enthusiasm for the project. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 28-25 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CONFLUENCE FOR HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT OUTDOOR COMMU- NITY SPACE ENGAGEMENT, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Whereas, the City of Dubuque has funds budgeted for the Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space; and Whereas, the 2009 Historic Millwork District Master Plan identified a signature public open space to be built as a multi-use, flexible plaza and park; and Whereas, the 2024 Historic Millwork District Master Plan Update identified this com- munity space as a priority project and the top recommendation in the built environment category of the plan; and Whereas, sealed proposals were reviewed and interviews conducted by the selection committee, and it has been determined that Confluence is selected as the recommended firm. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT: That the City Manager hereby is authorized and directed to negotiate and execute a contract with Confluence to undertake the Historic Millwork District Outdoor Community Space Engagement, Design, and Construction Management. The City Manager is also authorized to negotiate and execute a contract with Snyder & Associates in the event that a contract cannot be agreed upon with Confluence. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of January 2025. Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 5. Work Session Request: Travel Dubuque Annual Update: Motion by Roussell to re- ceive and file the documents and schedule the work session for February 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Wethal. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Farber reported on a recently published Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Committee report on best practices to facilitate FCC programs. Council Member Roussell reported on attending Greater Dubuque Development Cor- poration’s (GDDC) day-long planning session, National Incident Management Training, and the Police Department’s annual awards ceremony. Council Member Jones also reported on the Police Department's awards ceremony, along with the recent departure of Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) President and CEO Alex Dixon, DRA’s sports center presentation on Chaplain Schmitt Island, a soup luncheon fundraiser hosted by the Iowa Association of Women Police, and performing music at a Carnegie Stout Public Library event. Mayor Cavanagh reported on the Iowa Special Olympics opening ceremony, the Dubu- que Racing Association and GDDC events, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 7:54 p.m. to discuss Purchase or Sale of Real Estate – Chapter 21.5(1)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Mayor Cavanagh stated for the record that the attorney who will consult with City Council on the issues to be discussed in the closed session is City Attorney Brumwell. Motion carried 7-0. The City Council reconvened in open session at 8:34 p.m. stating that staff had been given proper direction. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Cavanagh declared the meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk