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Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project - Public Hearing: State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environmental ReviewCity of Dubuque City Council all 311 [ON:I =F_1:71► [rI6"IE'Si I Copyrighted October 6, 2025 ITEM TITLE: Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project — Public Hearing: State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan — Environmental Review SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider City Council approve the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the revised Environmental Information Document (EID) and direct staff to submit the required documentation, and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan - Environmental Review - Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project: Approval Of An Environmental Review As Provided By SRF's Department Of Natural Resources For The Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: I_'%if_TS]:ILT, 1= kik16" 1 1. MVM Memo 2. N English Rd WM Extension Public Hearing MVM Memo 9.23.2025 3. N English Rd WM Extension Resolution for Public Hearing 9.23.2025 4. FS-31-22-DWSRF-025_EID 5. Proof of Publication - SRF North English Rd Page 994 of 1264 THE C Dubuque DUj!BQTE AIFAWca Ciq rw ni I Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp 20°2.2° 13 Zd17*7*2Q19 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 State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan — Environmental Review DATE: September 29, 2025 Water Department Director Christopher Lester is recommending City Council approve the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the revised Environmental Information Document (EID) and direct staff to submit the required documentation. This project has been awarded funding through the Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, which is administered locally by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). As part of the loan process, the project is subject to a federally mandated environmental review. The SRF program offers several financial advantages, including variable low interest rates, paying interest only on funds as they are drawn, 0% interest loans for planning and design costs for up to three years or until construction begins, and flexible repayment terms of up to 30 years. These features help reduce overall project costs and improve long-term affordability for the community. The environmental review is summarized in an Environmental Information Document (EID), which is provided to the City by DNR and SRF environmental staff. The EID will be made available upon request, and a hardcopy will be available two weeks prior to the public hearing and will also be accessible at the hearing itself. The hearing notice will be advertised to the public not less than thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing. Any public comments received during the hearing will be submitted to DNR/SRF staff for consideration. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Micl4ael C. Van Milligen Page 995 of 1264 MCVM:sv Attachment CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Christopher Lester, Water Department Director Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor Carl Plumley, Water Distribution Supervisor 2 Page 996 of 1264 THE CITY OF DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Christopher Lester, Water Department Director Dubuque All -America City N11xPLLLi ]Vk'. iiNan: II 2007-2012.2013 2017*2019 DATE: September 23, 2025 RE: Water System Improvements 2024 North English Road Water Main Extension Project — Public Hearing State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan — Environmental Review INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to conduct a public hearing as required for all designated projects receiving assistance from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) with a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI). The purpose of the public hearing is to review the Environmental Information Document (EID). 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 Design has 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 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. Page 997 of 1264 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. DISCUSSION This project has been awarded funding through the Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, which is administered locally by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). As part of the loan process, the project is subject to a federally mandated environmental review. The SRF program offers several financial advantages, including variable low interest rates, paying interest only on funds as they are drawn, 0% interest loans for planning and design costs for up to three years or until construction begins, and flexible repayment terms of up to 30 years. These features help reduce overall project costs and improve long-term affordability for the community. The environmental review is summarized in an Environmental Information Document (EID), which is provided to the City by DNR and SRF environmental staff. The EID will be made available upon request, and a hardcopy will be available two weeks prior to the public hearing and will also be accessible at the hearing itself. The hearing notice will be advertised to the public not less than thirty (30) days before the date of the hearing. Any public comments received during the hearing will be submitted to DNR/SRF staff for consideration. This hearing is a required component of the SRF loan environmental review process and provides an opportunity for interested citizens to offer comments or raise questions regarding the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. Following the public hearing, the City will submit the public hearing record, the certification of publication, and the executed Environmental Information Document (EID) to the SRF Environmental Review Specialist for review and environmental clearance. REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully request that the City Council conduct the public hearing and approve the resolution authorizing the mayor to sign the revised Environmental Information Document (EID) and direct staff to submit the required documentation. cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor Carl Plumley, Water Distribution Supervisor Page 998 of 1264 Prepared by: Christopher Lester Water Department 901 Hawthorn St., Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4290 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13'h St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 322-25 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT APPROVAL OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AS PROVIDED BY SRF'S DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 NORTH ENGLISH ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT Whereas, the City of Dubuque is pursuing an engineered solution to 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 through an Iowa, State Revolving Fund assisted program; and Whereas, as part of the SRF loan process, the City is required to complete an environmental review through the public hearing process; and Whereas, public notification of the hearing was advertised on September 3, 2025, a minimum of 30 days prior to the public hearing per SRF IDNR requirements; and Whereas, a public hearing was held on the 6th day of October 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor) 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons appeared and heard for or against the proposed environmental review of said Project; and Whereas, a discussion was held on the environmental impacts of said project; and Whereas, a transcript of the public hearing and a summary of public comments will be available for public review. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The environmental review as provided by SRF's Department of Natural Resources for the North English Road Water Main Extension Project, is hereby approved, and staff is directed to submit the required executed documentation to SRF, Iowa Department of Resources. Passed, adopted, and approved this day 6th of October, 2025, Brad anagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Why You Should Read This: The document below reviews the environmental impact likely from a State Revolving Fund project. As part of the environmental review, you are entitled to provide comments. If you have concerns about the environmental impact of this project, raise them now. We encourage public input in this decision making process. WA,,, State Revolving Fund IOWA STATE REVOLVING FUND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION DOCUMENT IJ:Z�]I���U1�►��I�[�1e��L�PI Applicant: City of Dubuque SRF Number: FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 County: Dubuque Iowa DNR Project Number: W2021-0783 State: Iowa Dubuque Water System Improvements - North English Road Watermain Extension COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION Location: The City of Dubuque is located in Dubuque County, Iowa approximately 80 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and 60 miles northwest of Clinton, Iowa. Population: The population of Dubuque according to the 2010 US Census was 57,637. The anticipated population for the year 2040 according to the Comprehensive Plan Imagine Dubuque 2037 for the City of Dubuque is 78,682. Current Source of Water: The City's water comes from a series of nine wells that pull water from underground aquifers: four deep wells in the sandstone of the Cambrian/Ordovician aquifer, and five shallow alluvial wells located on the banks of the Mississippi River. Current Water Treatment and Quality: Treatment for the City's water supply occurs at the Eagle Point Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The WTP has a capacity of 18 MGD, and operates daily to provide for the water demands within the system. At the WTP, water is first aerated to reduce taste and odor parameters and to remove iron. Lime Softening is used to lower the water hardness to acceptable levels. Lime Softening occurs in solids contact clarifiers with the addition of hydrated lime. Following softening, carbon dioxide is dissolved into the water in a recarbonation process, which also adjusts the water's pH back to normal levels. The water is then filtered in gravity filter beds using sand and anthracite media. Following filtration, chemicals are added, prior to storage and distribution from the two ground -level reservoirs at the WTP. Sodium hypochlorite is used for disinfection. Hydrofluorosilic acid is added to drinking water as a measure improve dental health. Orthopolyphosphate is added for iron sequestration and to inhibit scaling. Treated water quality has historically been compliant with Iowa DNR requirements. INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 1000 of 1264 EID Page 2 City of Dubuque FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Current Distribution System: The City currently provides water service to residents located within and outside the city limits. The City's water service area consists of approximately 19,600 acres of primarily residential area with some commercial and industrial areas. The water system service area includes nine pressure zones. There are a total of 23,381 water customers. The distribution system piping primarily consists of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Ductile Iron (DI) pipe with DI fittings ranging from 4-in to 24-in diameter. The existing water distribution system consists mainly of 6-in, 8-in, 12-in mains. 16-in, 20-in, and 24-in arterial mains are located strategically throughout the system to reinforce the system during peak demands and fire flow conditions, and to provide resiliency in the system. The City currently has ten facilities providing water storage. The growing industrial park near the proposed site is currently served by the City, within Pressure Zone 3, but the connectivity to that area is bottle -necked with respect to looped water main and booster station supply. There is currently no water storage in this area to allow the City to accommodate developed demand along the HWY 61 corridor. The main objective of the project is to extend (and improve as necessary) water storage and distribution to the south end of the City. The project will provide resiliency to existing city infrastructure and address current deficiencies in Pressure Zone 3 related to water storage, pumping stations, and looping. There are secondary benefits to several of the improvements, including adding storage at locations in the City where future development is likely to occur and creating infrastructure that can help the City manage dead-end mains and other areas where water age and water quality can suffer due to lack of circulation. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Purpose: The purpose of this project is to make improvements to the water supply system to ensure that the current and future water supply requirements of the community will be met safely and reliably for at least the next 20 years. Proposed Improvements: The proposed project includes installation of approximately 3,250 LF ductile iron pipe installed using standard open trench methods and 110 LF of steel casing will be jacked bored under North Cascade Rd. The open trench installation dimensions will be approximately 3,120-ft. by 10-ft. by 6-ft (LxWxH). ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED Alternatives Considered: The City also considered a new source well out in the Pressure Zones as an alternative that would solve the community's need to accommodate growth and the resultant need for increased pumping capacity and storage during all flow conditions. This project is an extension of the City of Dubuque's overall Water System Improvements project. Reasons for Selection of Proposed Alternative: This alternative was not deemed feasible due to the large planning and design process associated with integrating a new source to blend with the existing systems. All treatment currently occurs at Eagle Point WTP at the heart of the City. Significant unknowns with mixing differently treated water, which could come back into other Pressure Zones may cause water quality issues. Drilling and sampling the test wells could become a long process as attempts are made to identify an acceptable water quality well. INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 1001 of 1264 EID Page 3 City of Dubuque FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Pursuing utility improvements as identified in this Report allow for the continued expansion of the system out into the south and west growth areas using previously developed investments in distribution mains and storage facilities. The project site was selected for the proximity to existing infrastructure, availability of land, as well as minimization of the impacts to the environment. MEASURES TAKEN TO ASSESS IMPACT Coordination and Documentation with Other Agencies and Special Interest Groups: The following Federal, state and local agencies were asked to comment on the proposed project to better assess the potential impact to the environment: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service State Historical Society of Iowa (State Historical Preservation Office) Iowa DNR Conservation and Recreation Division Iowa DNR Flood Plain Management Section Citizen Band Potawatomi Indian Tribe Flandreau Santee Sioux Ho -Chunk Nation Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Lower Sioux Indian Community Council Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Omaha Tribal Council Osage Tribal Council Otoe-Missouria Tribe Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Prairie Island Indian Community Sac & Fox Nation of Mississippi in Iowa Sac & Fox Nation of Missouri Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma Santee Sioux Nation Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Spirit Lake Tribal Council Three Affiliated Tribes Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nations Upper Sioux Tribe Winnebago Tribal Council Yankton Sioux Tribal Business and Claims Committee Dubuque County Historic Preservation Commission INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 1002 of 1264 EID Page 4 City of Dubuque FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission No adverse comments were received from any agencies or general public. Conditions placed on the applicant by the above agencies in order to assure no significant impact are included in the Summary of Reasons for Concluding No Significant Impact section. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SUMMARY Construction: Traffic patterns within the community may be disrupted and above normal noise levels in the vicinity of the construction equipment can be anticipated during construction and should be a temporary problem. Adverse environmental impacts on noise quality will be handled by limited hours of contractor work time during the day. Other adverse environmental effects from construction activities will be minimized by proper construction practices, inspection, prompt cleanup, and other appropriate measures. Areas temporarily disturbed by the construction will be restored. Solid wastes resulting from the construction project will be regularly cleared away with substantial efforts made to minimize inconvenience to area residents. Care will be taken to maintain dirt to avoid erosion and runoff. The proposed project will disturb one or more acres of soil; therefore, the applicant is required to obtain an NPDES General Permit Number 2 (for storm water discharge associated with construction activities) and abide by its terms. Provided that this permit is obtained and the terms of which are abided by, no significant impact to surface water quality, fish, shellfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats is expected. Temporary air quality degradation may occur due to dust and fumes from construction equipment. The applicant shall take reasonable precautions to prevent the discharge of visible emissions of fugitive dusts beyond the lot line of the property during the proposed project (567 Iowa Administrative Code IAC 23.3(2)"c"). Historical/Archaeological: Various Native American tribes with an interest in the area and the Certified Local Government were provided information regarding the project. This project will not be receiving federal funds through SRF. As such, this project is not considered a federal undertaking as defined in §300320 under the National Historic Preservation Act, 54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq. for the purpose of the SRF environmental review. If this SRF project receives federal funds from other sources, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all federal requirements are met for that funding. However, if project activities uncover any item(s) that might be of archaeological, historical, or architectural interest, or if important new archaeological, historical, or architectural data should be encountered in the project APE, the applicant should make reasonable efforts to avoid further impacts to the property until an assessment can be made by an individual meeting the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications standards (36 CFR Part 61). Environmental: According to the Iowa DNR Conservation and Recreation Division, the proposed project will not interfere with any State-owned parks, recreational areas or open spaces. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers concurs that the project will not impact wetlands provided the terms of Nationwide Permit #58 are abided by. The project will not impact any wild and scenic rivers as none exist within the State of Iowa. The U.S. Fish & INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 1003 of 1264 EID Page 5 City of Dubuque FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 Wildlife Service Section 7 Technical Assistance website consultation determined, and Iowa DNR Conservation and Recreation Division agree, that the project will not impact protected species or their habitats provided that any tree cutting is conducted between October 1 and March 31 to avoid impacting endangered bats. However, if any State- or Federally -listed threatened or endangered species or communities are found during the planning or construction phases, additional studies and/or mitigation may be required. According to the Iowa DNR Flood Plain Management Section, this project will not impact the 100-year floodplain provided all necessary floodplain development permits, state and local, are obtained and the terms of which are abided by. No adverse impacts are expected to result from this project, such as those to surface water quantity, or groundwater quality or quantity. No significant impact to surface water quality, fish, shellfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats is expected. Land Use and Trends: The project will not displace population nor will it alter the character of existing residential areas. The proposed project is within the present corporate limits of Dubuque in areas zoned residential, commercial, or industrial. No significant farmlands will be impacted. This project should not impact population trends as the presence or absence of existing water/sewer infrastructure is unlikely to induce significant alterations in the population growth or distribution given the myriad of factors that influence development in this region. Similarly, this project is unlikely to induce significant alterations in the pattern and type of land use. Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitment of Resources: Fuels, materials, and various forms of energy will be utilized during construction. Nondiscrimination: All programs, projects, and activities undertaken by DNR in the SRF programs are subject to federal anti -discrimination laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972. These laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS TO BE REALIZED FROM THE PROPOSED PROJECT Positive environmental effects will be maintained water quality for the citizens of Dubuque. A catastrophic loss of water supply could result in City-wide health impacts due to a lack of sanitation and the use of other water sources that may not meet Federal drinking water standards. SUMMARY OF REASONS FOR CONCLUDING NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT • The project will not significantly affect the pattern and type of land use (industrial, commercial, agricultural, recreational, residential) or growth and distribution of population. • The project will not conflict with local, regional or State land use plans or policies. • The project will not impact wetlands provided the terms of Nationwide Permit #58 are abided by. • The project will not affect threatened and endangered species or their habitats provided that any tree cutting is conducted between October 1 and March 31 to avoid impacting endangered bats. If any State- or Federally -listed threatened or endangered species or communities are found during the planning or construction phases, additional studies and/or mitigation may be required. • The project will not displace population, alter the character of existing residential areas, or convert significant farmlands to non-agricultural purposes. • The project will not affect the 100-year flood plain provided all necessary floodplain development permits, state and local, are obtained and the terms of which are abided by. INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com Page 1004 of 1264 EID Page 6 City of Dubuque FS-31-22-DWSRF-025 • The project will not have effect on parklands, preserves, other public lands, or areas of recognized scenic or recreational value. • No historic properties will be adversely affected by the proposed project. However, if project activities uncover any item(s) that might be of archaeological, historical, or architectural interest, or if important new archaeological, historical, or architectural data should be encountered in the project APE, the applicant should make reasonable efforts to avoid further impacts to the property until an assessment can be made by an individual meeting the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications standards (36 CFR Part 61). • The project will not have a significant adverse effect upon local ambient air quality provided the applicant takes reasonable precautions to prevent the discharge of visible emissions of fugitive dusts beyond the lot line of the property during the proposed project (567 IAC 23.3(2)"c"). • The project will not have a significant adverse effect upon local ambient noise levels, surface water quantity, groundwater quality or quantity, or water supply. • No significant impact to surface water quality, fish, shellfish, wildlife, or their natural habitats is expected provided that an NPDES General Permit Number 2 (for storm water discharge associated with construction activities) is obtained and the terms of which are abided by. The project description, scope, and anticipated environmental impacts detailed above areaccurateand complete to the best to my knowledge. IOC()b��� Signature of the ity of Dubuque Date Brad M. Cavanagh Printed Name of the Mayor, City of Dubuque INVESTING IN IOWA'S WATER www.iowasrf.com InWA,, State Revolving Fund USGS Topographic Map Dubuque Water System Improvements North English Road Watermain Extension Dubuque, Iowa _. _�' �>� � r�if't� � �ll '`��"she`-JA � .•f ����'-�����r y�K� '��.. _ ^Sy �\��__ � I r r' ��J� � �`�'> ��•��, �,.,J-� } ,k `�� ��f'�,E��} f=� -�� 1.-.�_ - } �`"-� �� ��_ .,� _ Pro ect Location wmo ; L.t { 6 .r Dubuque County. Image source: Wikipedia, 2024. 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Scale: 1 inch = 350 feet Feet 0 150 300 450 600 750 USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle: Dubuque South Sections: 4; Township: 88 N; Range: 02 E Sections: 33; Township: 89 N; Range: 02 E 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: 09/03/2025 and for which the charge is 29.20 Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 3rd day of September, 2025 K P., Notary Pbl c in and for Dubuque C unty, Iowa. �4M1L JANET K. PAPE or 7 Commission Number 199659 ?ir My Commission Expires - 12/11/2025 fawn Page 1008 of 1264 Ad text SRF Public Notice PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Dubuque will be holding a Public Hearing to review an application for a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan and to make available to the public the contents of an environmental information document and the City's project plan. These documents include design and environmental information related to the proposed improvements to the City's water supply system. The proposed project includes installation of approximately 3,250 LF ductile iron pipe installed using standard open trench methods and 110 LF of steel casing will be jack and bored under North Cascade Rd. The open trench installation dimensions will be approximately 3,120-ft. by 10-ft. by 6-ft (LxWxH). The purpose of this Public Hearing is to inform area residents of the community of Dubuque of this proposed action, discuss the actual cost and user fees associated with this project, and to address citizen's concerns, if any, with the plan. The Public Hearing location and time are as follows: October 6, 2025 ? 6:30 p.m. Historic Federal Building Second Floor Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers Dubuque, Iowa 52001 All interested persons are encouraged to attend this hearing. Written comments on this proposal may also be submitted prior to the hearing. Questions regarding this hearing or the availability of documentation may be directed to Christopher Lester, Water Department Director at 563.589.4291. Additionally, public comments can be sent to SRF-PC@dnr.iowa.gov. It 9/3 Page 1009 of 1264