Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project - Public HearingCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 2.
Copyrighted
August 18, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water
Main Extension Project - Public Hearing
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council adopt the resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$1,620,000.00 for the Water System Improvements 2024
North English Road Water Main Extension project, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Giving final approval to, and confirmation of,
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for
the North English Road Water Main Extension Project
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo
2. N Cascade Rd to N English Rd WM Extension Public Hearing Memo 8.18.2025
3. Updated Letting (Hrg Only) (North English Rd) (Dubuque #26 2025)-v1 8.18.2025
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main
Extension project - Public Hearing
DATE: August 12, 2025
Water Department Director Christopher Lester is recommending City Council adopt the
resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$1,620,000.00 for the Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water
Main Extension project.
North English Road Water Main Extension project that will bring water service to a
portion of the SW Arterial, starting at Edval Lane and N. Cascade Road, west along the
SW Arterial to North English Road. This project will allow continued extensions, looping
water main along the SW Arterial between USHWY 151/61 to USHWY 20 while also
providing service between pressure zones and increasing water service reliance to the
city's southern and western most customers.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Carl Plumley, Water Distribution Supervisor
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THE CITY OF
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
DATE: August 12, 2025
Dubuque
All -America Cily
2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
SUBJECT: Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension
project - Public Hearing
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum requests the City Council conduct a public hearing for the Water System
Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension project.
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque's Water Department has identified a phased capital improvement program
to extend and make necessary improvements throughout the community. The improvements are
primarily associated with the water distribution system. These improvements will address water
resiliency, reduce bottlenecks, improve water storage and pumping at key locations throughout
the community to support the existing customer base and prepare the city for increased
demands associated with existing and new customers. The improvements will also assist the
City's need to reduce and better manage dead-end water mains and other areas where the
water age and water quality can suffer due to lack of circulation.
In 2022, Origin Design was awarded the City -Wide Water Distribution System, Storage, and
Pumping Improvements Project and completed the preliminary design identifying five (5) capital
projects.
One of the five projects is the North English Road Water Main Extension project that will bring
water service to a portion of the SW Arterial, starting at Edval Lane and N. Cascade Road, west
along the SW Arterial to North English Road. This project will allow continued extensions,
looping water main along the SW Arterial between USHWY 151/61 to USHWY 20 while also
providing service between pressure zones and increasing water service reliance to the city's
southern and western most customers.
Origin also prepared and assisted the City in securing an Iowa SRF loan for the
proposed improvements, and a Planning and Design Loan.
DISCUSSION
Origin Design completed the plans and specifications for the installation of a 12-inch water
main extension starting at Edval Lane on N. Cascade Road south to the SW Arterial. At the
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intersection with the SW Arterial, the main will head west to North English Mill Road, turning
north along North English Road for approximately 1,100 feet.
The North English Road water main extension creates a path for a future loop and connection of
Pressure Zone 3 and 4, when in later phases it can extend to English Mill Road and then south
to the English Mill Pump Station.
This project has been awarded funds from the Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and
was advertised for bids June 18, 2025.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The revised schedule for the project is as follows:
Council Initiate
June 16, 2025
Advertise for Bids and Publish the Public Hearing Notice
June 18, 2025
Revised Notice to Bidders Posted
July 22, 2025
Public Hearing
August 18, 2025
Receipt of Bid Proposals
August 21, 2025
Award Construction Contract
September 2, 2025
Substantial/Operational Completion Date
May 1, 202
Final Project Completion Date
June 1, 2026
BUDGET IMPACT
The total project funds identified in the SRF IUP for all five projects included in the City -
Wide Water Distribution System, Storage, and Pumping Improvements Project is
$17,450, 000.
Each of the projects are part of a comprehensive City-wide initiative to extend water
service in and around the SW Arterial area and are programmed in the capital program as
individual projects and funded across several fiscal years.
The estimate of probable cost for the Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road
Water Main Extension project is summarized as follows:
Description
Estimate
Construction Contract
$1,620,000
Contingency
$162,000
Total Project Cost
ILTL2,000
The funding summary is:
CIP
Funding Source
Amount
4281000048
State of Iowa Revolving Fund
$1,782,000
Total Project Funding
1.782.000
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Water System Improvements 2024
North English Road Water Main Extension project.
cc: Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Carl Plumley, Water Distribution Supervisor
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DORSEY
DORSEY+WHITNEY LLP
August 12, 2025
VIA EMAIL
Jenny Larson
Chief Financial Officer
Dubuque, Iowa
Re: North English Road Water Main Extension Project
Our File No. 430411-26
Dear Jenny:
We have prepared and attach the proceedings related to the hearing on, and approval of,
the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the North English Road
Water Main Extension Project.
The materials attached include the following items:
1. Minutes of the August 18, 2025, City Council meeting covering the hearing on the
plans and specifications. If there are no objections filed and if there are no objectors present at the
meeting, please insert the word "no" in the blank space provided. If there are objectors, they
should be listed with their names and the nature of their objections.
2. Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications and form of
contract.
3. Attestation Certificate with respect to the validity of the transcript.
As these proceedings are completed, please return one fully executed copy to our office.
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Hammond or me.
Best regards,
David D. Grossklaus
John P. Danos
Attachments
cc: Christopher Lester
Crenna Brumwell
Adrienne Breitfelder
Origin Design
8o3. Grand Avenue I Suite 4100 I Des Moines, IA 150309-8002 IT 53-5.283.3-000 I dorsey.com
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Dubuque / 430411-26 / Letting (Hrg Only) (North English Rd)
MINUTES OF MEETING TO APPROVE
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF
COST
430411-26 (L)
Dubuque, Iowa
August 18, 2025
The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on August 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 61h St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa,
pursuant to published notice.
The Mayor presided and the roll was called showing the following members of the Council
present and absent:
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Absent:
• • Other Business- -
PUBLIC HEARING
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for hearing on the plans and
specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the proposed North English Road Water
Main Extension Project.
Upon investigation, it was found that (1C persons had appeared and filed objections
to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the North English
Road Water Main Extension Project as follows:
(Insert the word "no" in the blank space above or list here the names of
objectors and the types of objections, if any are filed.)
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-26 / Letting (Hrg Only) (North English Rd)
The City Council heard said objectors and evidence for or against the proposed North
English Road Water Main Extension Project; whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
Council Member JOn e S introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member Sprosr, ; and after due
consideration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the motion and the roll
being called, the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Re-sn"ck. 5orLr, .sprcA Tcne-s, Ci/gr^agh JE
Nays:
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the said motion duly carried and the resolution adopted as
follows:
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-26 / Letting (Hrg Only) (North English Rd)
RESOLUTION NO. 273-25
Resolution giving final approval to, and confirmation of, plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimate of cost for the North English Road Water Main Extension
Project
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has heretofore given
preliminary approval to the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost (the
"Contract Documents") for the proposed North English Road Water Main Extension Project (the
"Project'), as described in the notice of hearing on the Contract Documents for the Project; and
WHEREAS, a hearing has been held on the Contract Documents on August 18, 2025;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
as follows:
Section 1. The Contract Documents referred to in the preamble hereof are hereby
finally approved, the prior action of the City Council giving preliminary approval is hereby finally
confirmed, and the Project, as provided for in the Contract Documents, is necessary and desirable.
Section 2. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Passed and approved August 18, 2025.
Attest:
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City Clerk
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-26 / Letting (Hrg Only) (North English Rd)
• • Other Business- -
On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOMES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-26 / Letting (Hrg Only) (North English Rd)
ATTESTATION CERTIFICATE:
STATE OF IOWA
DUBUQUE COUNTY SS:
CITY OF DUBUQUE
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certify that the attached
is a true, correct and complete transcript of the proceedings had and action taken by the City
Council up to the present time in connection with the North English Road Water Main Extension
Project, including a true, correct and complete copy of the resolution referred to in such minutes.
WITNESS MY HAND this � day of Aluqusq— 92025.
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City Clerk
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
08/08/2025
and for which the charge is 28.62
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 8th day of August, 2025
C)6,r,4 it 4 00'�
Notary r is in and for Dubuque ounty, Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
z° Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2025
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT
Notice Is Hereby Given: That on August 18, 2025, at 6:30
p.m., at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St, Second
Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa, the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa will hold a public hearing on the
proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost (the ?Contract Documents?) for the proposed
North English Road Water Main Extension Project (?the
Project?).
The Project generally consists of the installation of
approximately 3,550 lineal feet of 12-inch water main and
3,300 lineal feet of 16-inch water main and water main
appurtenances along North English Road, Southwest Arterial and
North Cascade Road. The Project also includes the
installation of directionally drilled 8-inch water main and
approximately 110 lineal feet of 30-inch steel casing. The
Project also includes various surface restoration including
HMA, PCC, granular surfacing and seeding.
"A copy of the proposed Contract Documents, including detailed
information regarding the Project location, is on file for
public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.
At the hearing any interested person may file written
objections or present oral comments with respect to the
subject matter of the hearing.
Adrienne Breitfelder
City Clerk
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