Development Agreement - Miller Companies, LLC for the Redevelopment of 730 Main Street Copyrighted
April 20, 2026
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 6.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Development Agreement - Miller Companies, LLC for the
Redevelopment of 730 Main Street
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approving a Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Development, LLC
providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations and City Manager recommending
approval
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement by and
between the City of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Companies,
LLC for the Redevelopment of the Property at 730 Main
Street, Including the Issuance of Urban Tax Increment
Revenue Obligations
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo DA Miller Development, LLC
2. Staff Memo
3. Development Agreement
4. Resolution
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Development, LLC Providing for the Issuance
of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to
the Development Agreement
DATE: April 15, 2026
Assistant Economic Development Director lan Hatch is recommending City Council
adopt the attached Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between
the City of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Development, LLC providing for the issuance of
Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations.
Miller Development, LLC submitted an application for housing creation and the
rehabilitation of the fa�ade of 730 Main Street. The applicant is proposing an $850,000
project that will create four new residential rental units, rehabilitate the first-floor
commercial space, and restore the building fa�ade.
The key elements of the Development Agreement include the following:
1. Developer will make a capital investment of approximately $850,000 to
rehabilitate the property.
2. Developer must create 4 residential rental units.
3. Developer will receive 15 years of tax increment financing incentives in the
form of semi-annual rebates. Tax increment financing incentives are
estimated to not exceed $110,620.
4. City to award a Downtown Housing Incentive Grant in an amount of
$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 units)
5. City to award a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant not to exceed $35,000.
6. City of Dubuque will amend the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District
Plan to accommodate the issuance of tax increment financing incentives.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jill Connors, Economic Development Director
lan Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director
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Dubuque Economic Development
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: lan C. Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Dubuque, lowa and Miller Development, LLC Providing for the Issuance
of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations Pursuant to
the Development Agreement
DATE: April 14, 2026
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum is a request for the City Council to adopt the attached Resolution
approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa and
Miller Development, LLC providing for the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations.
BACKGROUND
The property at 730 Main Street has been vacant since 2022 and largely used as a
storage facility. Miller Development, LLC, operated by local developer, Chirs Miller, has
previously rehabilitated several mixed-use properties throughout Dubuque, including
249 W 1 St Street and 799 Main Street. Miller Development has extensive experience
navigating state and federal tax credits, housing creation, and fa�ade restoration.
DISCUSSION
Miller Development, LLC submitted an application for housing creation and the
rehabilitation of the fa�ade of 730 Main Street. The applicant is proposing an $850,000
project that will create four new residential rental units, rehabilitate the first-floor
commercial space, and restore the building fa�ade.
The key elements of the Development Agreement include the following:
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1. Developer will make a capital investment of approximately $850,000 to
rehabilitate the property.
2. Developer must create 4 residential rental units.
3. Developer will receive 15 years of tax increment financing incentives in the
form of semi-annual rebates. Tax increment financing incentives are
estimated to not exceed $110,620.
4. City to award a Downtown Housing Incentive Grant in an amount of
$40,000 ($10,000 x 4 units)
5. City to award a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant not to exceed $35,000.
6. City of Dubuque will amend the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District
Plan to accommodate the issuance of tax increment financing incentives.
The Development Agreement requires Developer to accept applications from
prospective tenants with housing choice vouchers (issued under the U.S. HUD's
Section 8 voucher program or a similar program) that are otherwise qualified
prospective tenants.
RECOMMENDATION/ACTION STEP
I recommend the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the
Development Agreement including the issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Revenue Grant Obligations.
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20th April
SECTION 1. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
1.1 Representations and Warranties of Cit� In order to induce Developer to enter into
this Agreement, City hereby represents and warrants to Developer that to the best of City's
knowledge:
(1) City has duly obtained all necessary approvals and consents for its execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement and that it has full power and authority
to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement. City's attorney
shall issue a legal opinion to Developer at the time of closing confirming the
representations contained herein, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
(2) City shall exercise its best efforts to cooperate with Developer in the
development process.
(3) City shall exercise its best efforts to resolve any disputes arising during the
development process in a reasonable and prompt fashion.
(4) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement are not prevented by, limited by, in conflict
with, or result in a violation or breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of the
charter of City, any evidence of indebtedness, agreement or instrument of whatever
nature to which City is now a party or by which it or its property is bound, or
constitute a default under any of the foregoing.
(5) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or
affecting City in any court or before any arbitrator or before or by any governmental
body in which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse decision which could
materially adversely affect the financial position or operations of City, or which
affects the validity of the Agreement or City's ability to perForm its obligations under
this Agreement.
(6) No ordinance or hearing is now before any local governmental body that
either contemplates or authorizes any public improvements or special tax levies, the
cost of which may be assessed against the Property. To the best of City's
knowledge, there are no plans or efforts by any government agency to widen,
modify, or re-align any street or highway providing access to the Property and there
are no pending or intended public improvements or special assessments affecting
the Property which will result in any charge or lien be levied or assessed against the
Property.
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(7) The representations and warranties contained in this section shall be correct
in all respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if
such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date.
(8) As of the date of this Agreement there has been prepared and approved by
City an Urban Renewal Plan for the Project Area consisting of the Urban Renewal
Plan for the Greater powntown Urban Renewal Plan, most recently approved by
City Council of City on April 21, 2025, and as subsequently amended through and
including the date hereof, attached as Exhibit E (the Urban Renewal Plan). A copy
of the Urban Renewal Plan, as constituted on the date of this Agreement and in the
form attached hereto, has been recorded among the land records in the office of the
Recorder of Dubuque County, lowa.
1.2 Representations and Warranties of Developer. The Developer makes the following
representations and warranties:
(1) Developer is a limited liability corporation duly organized and validly existing
under the laws of the State of lowa and has all requisite power and authority to own
and operate its properties, to carry on its business as now conducted and as
presently proposed to be conducted, and to enter into and perform its obligations
under this Agreement.
(2) This Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by
Developer and, assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by City, is in full
force and effect and is a valid and legally binding instrument of Developer
enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the same may be limited by
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws relating to or affecting creditors'
rights generally. Developer's counsel shall issue a legal opinion to City, at the time
of closing, confirming the representations contained herein, in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit B.
(3) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement are not prevented by, limited by, in conflict
with, or result in a violation or breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of the
articles of incorporation or the bylaws of Developer or any contractual restriction,
evidence of indebtedness, agreement or instrument of whatever nature to which
Developer is now a party or by which it or its property is bound, or constitute a
default under any of the foregoing.
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(4) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or
affecting Developer in any court or before any arbitrator or before or by any
governmental body in which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse decision
which could materially adversely affect the business, financial position or result of
operations of Developer or which affects the validity of the Agreement or
Developer's ability to perform its obligations under this Agreement.
(5) Developer will perForm its obligations under this Agreement in accordance
with the material terms of this Agreement, the Urban Renewal Plan and all local,
state and federal laws and regulations.
(6) Developer will use its best efforts to obtain, or cause to be obtained, in a
timely manner, all material requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal
laws and regulations which must be obtained or met.
(7) Developer has firm commitments for permanent financing for the Project in an
amount sufficient, together with equity commitments, to successfully complete the
requirements of this Agreement and shall provide evidence thereof to City prior to
the Public Hearing.
1.3 Closinq. The closing shall take place on the Closing Date which shall be the 5th day
of May, 2026, or other such date as the parties shall agree in writing but in no event shall
the Closing date be later than the 28th day of May 2026. Consummation of the closing shall
be deemed an agreement of the parties to this Agreement that the conditions of closing
shall have been satisfied or waived.
1.4 Conditions to Closinq. The closing of the transaction contemplated by this
Agreement and all the obligations of Developer under this Agreement are subject to
fulfillment, on or before the Closing Date, of the following conditions:
(1) The representations and warranties made by City in Section 1.1 shall be
correct as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such
representations were made at such time. At the closing, City shall deliver a
certificate to that effect in the form of Exhibit C.
(2) Developer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time prior to
the consummation of the closing on the Closing Date if Developer determines in its
sole discretion that conditions necessary for the successful completion of the Project
contemplated herein have not been satisfied in Developer's sole discretion. Upon
the giving notice of termination by Developer to City, this Agreement shall be
deemed null and void.
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(3) Developer and City shall be in material compliance with all the terms and
provisions of this Agreement.
(4) Developer shall have furnished City with evidence, prior to the Public
Hearing, in a form satisfactory to City(such as a letter of commitment from a bank or
other lending institution), that Developer has firm financial commitments in an
amount sufficient, together with equity commitments, to complete the Minimum
Improvements (as defined herein) in conformance with the Construction Plans (as
defined herein), or City shall have received such other evidence of Developer's
financial ability as City in its reasonable judgment City requires.
(5) Developer's counsel shall issue a legal opinion to City confirming the
representations contained herein in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
1.5 City's Obliqations at Closinq. At or prior to the Closing Date, City shall deliver to
Developer such other documents as may be required by this Agreement, all in a form
satisfactory to Developer.
SECTION 2. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
2.1 Required Minimum Improvements. Developer will make a capital investment of
approximately Eight Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000) to improve the Building
(the Minimum Improvements). The Minimum Improvements include creating four (4) new
residential units and rehabilitating the faCade including doors and windows.
2.2 Plans for Construction of Minimum Improvements. Plans and specifications with
respect to the development of the Property and the construction of the Minimum
Improvements thereon (the Construction Plans)shall be in conformity with Urban Renewal
Plan, this Agreement, and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including but
not limited to any covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, liens and
charges, recorded in the records of Dubuque County, lowa. Developer shall submit to City,
for approval by City, plans, drawings, specifications, and related documents with respect to
the improvements to be constructed by Developer on the Property. All work with respect to
the Minimum Improvements shall be in substantial conformity with the Construction Plans
approved by City.
2.3 Timinq of Improvements. Developer hereby agrees that construction of the Minimum
Improvements on the Property shall begin by June 1, 2026, and shall be substantially
completed by December 31, 2026. The time for the perFormance of these obligations shall
be suspended due to unavoidable delays meaning delays, outside the control of the party
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claiming its occurrence in good faith, which are the direct result of strikes, other labor
troubles, unusual shortages of materials or labor, unusually severe or prolonged bad
weather, acts of God, fire or other casualty to the Minimum Improvements, litigation
commenced by third parties which, by injunction or other similar judicial action or by the
exercise of reasonable discretion directly results in delays, or acts of any federal, state or
local government which directly result in extraordinary delays. The time for performance of
such obligations shall be extended only for the period of such delay.
2.4 Certificate of Completion. Promptly following the request of Developer upon
completion of the Minimum Improvements, City shall furnish Developerwith an appropriate
instrument so certifying. Such certification (the Certificate of Completion) shall be in the
form attached as Exhibit G and shall be a conclusive determination of the satisfaction of
Developer's obligations to make the Minimum Improvements under this Agreement and
completion of the Minimum Improvements by Developer as required by this Agreement.
2.5 Security Cameras. Developer shall install security cameras on the exterior of all
buildings on the Property and register said cameras with the "Secure Dubuque Personal
Surveillance System" described at https://cityofdubuque.org/2980/Secure-Dubuque.
SECTION 3. CITY PARTICIPATION
3.1 Economic Development Grants to Developer. For and in consideration of
Developer's obligations hereunder, and in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the
urban renewal plan for the Project Area and the Urban Renewal Law, City agrees, subject
to Developer being and remaining in compliance with the terms of this Agreement,to make
thirty(30)consecutive semi-annual payments(such payments being referred to collectively
as the Economic Development Grants) to Developer:
November 1, 2028 May 1, 2029
November 1, 2029 May 1, 2030
November 1, 2030 May 1, 2031
November 1, 2031 May 1, 2032
November 1, 2032 May 1, 2033
November 1, 2033 May 1, 2034
November 1, 2034 May 1, 2035
November 1, 2035 May 1, 2036
November 1, 2036 May 1, 2037
November 1, 2037 May 1, 2038
November 1, 2038 May 1, 2039
November 1, 2039 May 1, 2040
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November 1, 2040 May 1, 2041
November 1, 2041 May 1, 2042
November 1, 2042 May 1, 2043
pursuant to lowa Code Section 403.9 of the Urban Renewal Law, in amounts equal to a
portion of the tax increment revenues collected by City under lowa Code Section 403.19
(without regard to any averaging that may otherwise be utilized under lowa Code Section
403.19 and excluding any interest that may accrue thereon prior to payment to Developer)
during the preceding six-month period in respect of the Minimum Improvements
constructed by Developer(the Developer Tax Increments). For purposes of calculating the
amount of the Economic Development Grants provided in this Section, the Developer Tax
Increments shall be only those tax increment revenues collected by City in respect of the
increase in the taxable value of the Property above the assessed value on January 1, 2026
of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($118,600) (the Baseline
Valuation). The Developer Tax Increments shall not include (i)any property taxes collected
for the payment of bonds and interest of each taxing district, (ii) any taxes for the regular
and voter-approved physical plant and equipment levy, (iii)the remaining actual amount of
tax increment revenues collected by City in respect of the valuations of the Property prior to
January 1, 2026 and (iv) any other portion required to be excluded by lowa law, and thus
such incremental taxes will not include all amounts paid by Developer as regular property
taxes.
3.2 To fund the Economic Development Grants, City shall certify to the County prior to
December 1, 2027 its request for the available Developer Tax Increments resulting from the
assessments imposed by the County as of January 1 of that year and each year thereafter
until and including January 1, 2045, to be collected by City as taxes are paid during the
following fiscal year and which shall thereafter be disbursed to the Developer on November
1 and May 1 of that fiscal year. (Example: if City certifies in December, 2027, the Economic
Development Grants in respect thereof would be paid to the Developer on November 1,
2028, and May 1, 2029.)
3.3 The Economic Development Grants shall be payable from and secured solely and
only by the Developer Tax Increments paid to City that, upon receipt, shall be deposited
and held in a special account created for such purpose and designated as the Miller
Companies TIF Account of City. City hereby covenants and agrees to maintain its TIF
ordinance in force during the term hereof and to apply the incremental taxes collected in
respect of the Minimum Improvements and allocated to the Miller Companies TIF Account
to pay the Economic Development Grants, as and to the extent set forth in Section 3.1
hereof. The Economic Development Grants shall not be payable in any manner by other
tax increments revenues, or by general taxation or from any other City funds. City makes
no representation with respect to the amounts that may be paid to Developer as the
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Economic Development Grants in any one year and under no circumstances shall City in
any manner be liable to Developer so long as City timely applies the Developer Tax
Increments actually collected and held in the Miller Companies TIF Account (regardless of
the amounts thereof)to the payment of the Economic Development Grants to Developer as
and to the extent described in this Section.
3.4 City shall be free to use any and all tax increment revenues collected in respect of
other properties within the Project Area and the remaining actual amount of the property
taxes paid by Developer to City, or any available Developer Tax Increments resulting from
the termination of the annual Economic Development Grants under Section 3.1 hereof, for
any purpose for which such tax increment revenues may lawfully be used pursuant to the
provisions of the Urban Renewal Law, and City shall have no obligations to Developerwith
respect to the use thereof.
3.5 Downtown Housinq Incentive.
(1) City agrees to provide to Developer on the terms and conditions set forth in
the Downtown Housing Incentive Program attached hereto as Exhibit F, a grant in
an amount not to exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00) (the Grant).
(2) Grant funds will not be disbursed to Developer until City has issued a
Certificate of Completion for the Project. The Grant shall be paid in Ten Thousand
Dollar ($10,000.00) payments for each apartment that receives a Certificate of
Completion up to a maximum of four apartments. Prior to the disbursement of any
funds, Developer shall provide evidence satisfactory to City that the Minimum
Improvements have been completed in accordance with the Plans and other
documentation submitted to City with the Downtown Housing Assistance application.
3.6. Downtown Rehabilitation Grant. City agrees to provide a matching (1:1)grant not to
exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) to reimburse Developer for documents
costs related to the following eligible activities:
(1) Planning & Design predevelopment costs, architectural and engineering fees and
other authorized soft costs associated with the rehabilitation of the Development
Property on the terms and conditions set forth by the State Historic Preservation
Office, as set forth in Exhibit I.
(2) Fa�ade documented costs that improve the overall appearance of the
Development Property, provided the Project meets the criteria of the Fa�ade Grant
Program and on the terms and conditions set forth by the State Historic Preservation
Office, as set forth in Exhibit I.
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(3) Financial Consultant documented costs related to hiring a financial consultant to
evaluate the Project's feasibility on the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit I.
3.7. Payment of the Grant. The Grant shall be payable as follows:
(1) Any and all portions of the Grant shall be funded solely and only from
available Program funds;
(2) Prior to the release of any grant funds, (i) Grant Recipient shall have
submitted documentation of its eligible expenses under the corresponding grant
program, and (ii) City shall have issued a Certificate of Completion; and
(3) The Grant funds shall be disbursed directly to Grant Recipient.
SECTION 4. NON-APPROPRIATION / LIMITED SOURCE OF FUNDING.
4.1 Non-Appropriation.
(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the obligation of
City to pay any installment of the Economic Development Grants from the pledged
tax increment revenues shall be an obligation limited to currently budgeted funds,
and not a general obligation or other indebtedness of City or a pledge of its full faith
and credit within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation, and
shall be subject in all respects to the right of non-appropriation by the City Council
of City as provided in this Section. City may exercise its right of non-appropriation
as to the amount of the installments to be paid during any fiscal year during the
term of this Agreement without causing a termination of this Agreement. The right
of non-appropriation shall be exercised only by resolution affirmatively declaring
City's election to non-appropriate funds otherwise required to be paid in the next
fiscal year under this Agreement.
(2) In the eventthe City Council of City elects to not appropriate sufficientfunds in
the budget for any future fiscal year for the payment in full of the installments on the
Economic Development Grants due and payable in that future fiscal year,then City
shall have no further obligation to Employer or Developers for the payment of any
installments due in that future fiscal year which cannot be paid with the funds then
appropriated for that purpose.
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(3) Developer acknowledges and agrees that the State of lowa retains the
authority to amend, modify, or repeal laws governing property tax, tax increment
financing (TIF), and any related rebate mechanisms. City makes no representations
or warranties regarding the continuation of current state law or the availability of
rebates in their present form. In the event that any legislative or regulatory action by
the State of lowa alters or limits the availability, calculation, distribution, or
administration of rebates, City shall have no obligation to compensate Developerfor
any resulting reduction, loss, or elimination of rebates. Developer assumes all risk
associated with potential changes to applicable state law.
4.2 The right of non-appropriation reserved to City in this Section is intended by the
parties, and shall be construed at all times, so as to ensure that City's obligation to pay
future installments on the Economic Development Grants shall not constitute a legal
indebtedness of City within the meaning of any applicable constitutional or statutory debt
limitation prior to the adoption of a budget which appropriates funds for the payment of
that installment or amount. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are
determined by a court of competentjurisdiction to create, or result in the creation of, such
a legal indebtedness of City, the enforcement of the said provision shall be suspended,
and the Agreement shall at all times be construed and applied in such a manner as will
preserve the foregoing intent of the parties, and no event of default shall be deemed to
have occurred as a result thereof. If any provision of this Agreement or the application
thereof to any circumstance is so suspended, the suspension shall not affect other
provisions of this Agreement which can be given effect without the suspended provision,
and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are severable.
SECTION 5. COVENANTS OF DEVELOPER
5.1 The Minimum Improvements shall conform to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's
Standards for Rehabilitation.
5.2. Operation of Propertv.
(1) Housinq Vouchers. For and in consideration of the Grant offered under this
Agreement, during the operation of the Development Property as a rental residential
property, as allowable by the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
Developer shall accept, or cause to be accepted, applications from prospective
tenants with housing vouchers issued under the U.S. HUD's Section 8 voucher
program or a similar program who are otherwise qualified prospective tenants.
Developer shall not deny any tenant a lease based on a public assistance source of
income. A public assistance source of income means income and support derived
from any tax supported federal, state or local funds, including, but not limited to,
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social security, supplemental security income, temporary assistance for needy
families, family investment program, general relief, food stamps, and unemployment
compensation, housing choice voucher subsidies and similar rent subsidy programs.
This Section 5.2 shall survive the termination of this Agreement. If Developer or
Developer's successors or assigns violates the requirements of this Section 5.2 as
determined by the City Manager in the City Manager's sole discretion after the
termination of this Agreement, Developer or Developer's successors or assigns shall
not be eligible for any City financial assistance programs.
(2) Short-Term Rental. For and in consideration of the Grant offered under this
Agreement, during the operation of the Development Property as residential rental
property and during the term of this Agreement, no residential rental unit shall be
leased to any tenant for an initial term of fewer than thirty (30) days, and no portion
of the Development Property may be used for short-term rental purposes. Developer
agrees to include similar prohibitions regarding short-terms rentals in each lease
agreement for each residential rental unit of the Development Property during the
term of this Agreement. Developer further agrees to include such prohibitions in
each and every lease agreement for any residential rental unit of the Development
Property for so long as any single residential rental unit of the Development Property
remains subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
5.3 Books and Records. During the term of this Agreement, Developer shall keep at all
times and make available to City upon reasonable request proper books of record and
account in which full, true and correct entries will be made of all dealings and transactions
of or in relation to the business and affairs of Developer in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied throughout the period involved, and
Developer shall provide reasonable protection against loss or damage to such books of
record and account.
5.4 Real Propert T�. Developer shall pay or cause to be paid, when due, all real
property taxes and assessments payable with respect to all and any parts of the Property
unless Developer's obligations have been assumed by another person pursuant to the
provisions of this Agreement.
5.5 No Other Exemptions. During the term of this Agreement, Developer agrees not to
apply for any state or local property tax exemptions which are available with respect to the
Property or the Minimum Improvements located thereon that may now be, or hereafter
become, available under state law or city ordinance during the term of this Agreement,
including those that arise under lowa Code Chapters 404 and 427, as amended.
5.6 Insurance Requirements.
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(1) Upon completion of construction of the Minimum Improvements and up to the
Termination Date, Developer shall maintain, or cause to be maintained, at its cost
and expense property insurance against loss and/or damage to the Building
(including the Minimum Improvements) under an insurance policy written with the
"special perils" form and in an amount not less than the full insurable replacement
cost of the Building (including the Minimum Improvements), listing City as lender
loss payable. Developer shall furnish to City proof of insurance in the form of a
certificate of insurance
(2) The term "replacement cost" shall mean the actual replacement cost of the
building with Minimum Improvements (excluding foundation and excavation costs
and costs of underground flues, pipes, drains and other uninsurable items) and
equipment, and shall be reasonably determined from time to time at the request of
City, but not more frequently than once every three (3) years.
(3) Developer shall notify City immediately in the case of damage exceeding Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in amount to, or destruction of, the Minimum
Improvements or any portion thereof resulting from fire or other casualty. Net
proceeds of any such insurance (Net Proceeds), shall be paid directly to Developer
as its interests may appear, and Developer shall forthwith repair, reconstruct and
restore the Minimum Improvements to substantially the same or an improved
condition or value as they existed prior to the event causing such damage and, to
the extent necessary to accomplish such repair, reconstruction and restoration,
Developer shall apply the Net Proceeds of any insurance relating to such damage
received by Developer to the payment or reimbursement of the costs thereof,
subject, however, to the terms of any mortgage encumbering title to the Property(as
its interests may appear). Developer shall complete the repair, reconstruction and
restoration of Minimum Improvements whether or not the Net Proceeds of insurance
received by Developer for such purposes are sufficient.
5.7 Preservation of Property. During the term of this Agreement, Developer shall
maintain, preserve and keep, or cause others to maintain, preserve and keep, the Minimum
Improvements in good repair and working order, ordinary wear and tear accepted, and from
time to time shall make all necessary repairs, replacements, renewals and additions.
5.8 Non-Discrimination. In carrying out the project, Developers shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, color, familial status,
gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race,
religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
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5.9 Conflict of Interest. Developer agrees that no member, officer or employee of City,
or its designees or agents, nor any consultant or member of the governing body of City,
and no other public official of City who exercises or has exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to the project during his or her tenure, or who is in a position to
participate in a decision-making process or gain insider information with regard to the
project, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or subcontract, or the
proceeds thereof, for work to be performed in connection with the project, or in any activity,
or benefit therefrom, which is part of this project at any time during or after such person's
tenure. In connection with this obligation, Developer shall have the right to rely upon the
representations of any party with whom it does business and shall not be obligated to
perform any further examination into such party's background.
5.10 Non-Transferability. Until such time as the Minimum Improvements are complete (as
certified by City under Section 2.4), this Agreement may not be assigned by Developer nor
may the Property be transferred by Developer to another party. Thereafter, with the prior
written consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, Developer shall have the
right to assign this Agreement, and upon assumption of the Agreement by the assignee,
Developer shall no longer be responsible for its obligations under this Agreement.
5.11 No change in Tax Classification. Developer agrees that it will not take any action to
change, or otherwise allow, the classification of the Property for property tax purposes to
become other than commercial property and to be taxed as such under lowa law. This
restriction shall terminate upon the termination of this Agreement. However, Developer may
apply for a reclassification of the Property in the event lowa law is modified to allow a
building containing four apartments within one building to be classified as residential for
property tax purposes.
5.12 Restrictions on Use. Developer agrees for itself, and its successors and assigns,
and every successor in interest to the Property or any part thereof, for the duration of this
Agreement, that they, and their respective successors and assigns, shall:
(1) Devote the Property to, and only to and in accordance with, the uses
specified in the Urban Renewal Plan (and City represents and agrees that use of the
Property as a restaurant and upper-story housing, is in full compliance with the
Urban Renewal Plan) (however, Developer shall not have any liability to City to the
extent that a successor in interest shall breach this covenant and City shall seek
enforcement of this covenant directly against the party in breach of same); and
(2) Not discriminate upon the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability in the sale, lease, rental,
use or occupancy of the Property or any improvements erected or to be erected
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thereon, or any part thereof(however, Developer shall not have any liability to City
to the extent that a successor in interest shall breach this covenant and City shall
seek enforcement of this covenant directly against the party in breach of same).
5.13 Compliance with Laws. Developer shall comply with all laws, rules and regulations
relating to its businesses, other than laws, rules and regulations the failure to comply with
or the sanctions and penalties resulting therefrom,would not have a material adverse effect
on the business, property, operations, financial or otherwise, of Developer.
SECTION 6. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND REMEDIES
6.1 Events of Default Defined. The following shall be Events of Default under this
Agreement and the term Event of Default shall mean, whenever it is used in this
Agreement, any one or more of the following events:
(1) Failure by Developer to pay or cause to be paid, before delinquency, all real
property taxes assessed with respect to the Minimum Improvements and the
Property.
(2) Failure by Developerto cause the construction of the Minimum Improvements
to be commenced and completed pursuant to the terms, conditions and limitations of
this Agreement.
(3) Transfer of any interest by Developer of the Minimum Improvements in
violation of the provisions of this Agreement prior to the issuance of the final
Certificate of Completion.
(4) Failure by Developer or City to substantially observe or perform any other
material covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its part to be observed or
performed under this Agreement.
6.2. Remedies on Default by Developer. Whenever any Event of Default referred to in
Section 5.1 of this Agreement occurs and is continuing, City, as specified below, may take
any one or more of the following actions after the giving of written notice by City to
Developer (and the holder of any mortgage encumbering any interest in the Property of
which City has been notified of in writing) of the Event of Default, but only if the Event of
Default has not been cured within sixty (60) days following such notice, or if the Event of
Default cannot be cured within sixty (60)days and Developer does not provide assurances
to City that the Event of Default will be cured as soon as reasonably possible thereafter:
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(1) City may suspend its performance under this Agreement until it receives
assurances from the Developer deemed adequate by City, that the Developer will
cure its default and continue its performance under this Agreement;
(2) Until the Closing Date, City may cancel and rescind this Agreement;
(3) Until issuance of the Certificate of Completion, City shall be entitled to
recover from Developer the sum of all amounts expended by City in connection with
the funding of the Downtown Rehab Loan/Grant and Economic Development Grant
to Developer and City may take any action, including any legal action it deems
necessary, to recover such amounts from the Developer;
(4) City may withhold the Certificate of Completion; or
(5) City may take any action, including legal, equitable or administrative action,
which may appear necessary or desirable to collect any payments due under this
Agreement or to enforce perFormance and observance of any obligation, agreement,
or covenant under this Agreement.
6.3 No Remedy Exclusive. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to City is
intended to be exclusive of any other available remedy or remedies, but each and every
such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to every other remedy given
under this Agreement or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute. No
delay or omission to exercise any right or power accruing upon any default shall impair any
such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right and
power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient.
6.4 No Implied Waiver. In the event any agreement contained in this Agreement should
be breached by any party and thereafter waived by any other party, such waiver shall be
limited to the particular breach so waived and shall not be deemed to waive any other
concurrent, previous or subsequent breach hereunder.
6.5 Aqreement to Pay Attorneys' Fees and Expenses. If any action at law or in equity,
including an action for declaratory relief or arbitration, is brought to enforce or interpret the
provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys'fees and costs of litigation from the other party. Such fees and costs of litigation
may be set by the court in the trial of such action or by the arbitrator, as the case may be,
or may be enforced in a separate action brought for that purpose. Such fees and costs of
litigation shall be in addition to any other relief that may be awarded.
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6.6 Remedies on Default bv City. If City defaults in the perFormance of this Agreement,
Developer may take any action, including legal, equitable or administrative action that may
appear necessary or desirable to collect any payments due under this Agreement, to
recover expenses of Developer, or to enforce performance and observance of any
obligation, agreement, or covenant of City under this Agreement. Developer may suspend
their performance under this Agreement until they receive assurances from City, deemed
adequate by Developer, that City will cure its default and continue its perFormance under
this Agreement.
SECTION 7. GENERAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS
7.1 Notices and Demands. Whenever this Agreement requires or permits any notice or
written request by one party to another, it shall be deemed to have been properly given if
and when delivered in person or three (3) business days after having been deposited in any
U.S. Postal Service and sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
If to Developer: Chris Miller
Miller Companies, LLC
1204 Timber Hyrst Court
Dubuque, lowa 52003
With copy to: Drake Law Firm, P.C.
Attn: Flint Drake
300 Main Street, Suite 323
Dubuque, IA 52001
If to City: City Manager
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, lowa 52001
Phone: (563) 589-4110
Fax: (563) 589-4149
With copy to: City Attorney
City Hall
50 W. 13t" Street
Dubuque IA 52001
or at such other address with respect to either party as that party may, from time to time
designate in writing and forward to the other as provided in this Section.
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7.2 Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of City and Developer and their respective successors and assigns.
7.3 Force Majeure. A party shall be excused from its obligations underthis Agreement if
and to the extent and during such time as the party is prevented, impeded, or hindered,
unable to perform its obligations or is delayed in doing so due to events or conditions
outside of the party's reasonable control and after the party has taken reasonable steps to
avoid or mitigate such event or its consequences (each a"Force Majeure Event")including,
without limitation in any way, as the result of any acts of God, war, fire, or other casualty,
riot, civil unrest, extreme weather conditions, terrorism, strikes and/or labor disputes,
pandemic, epidemic, quarantines, government stay-at-home orders, municipal and other
government orders, failure of Internet, or other matter beyond the control of such party.
Upon the occurrence of a Force Majeure Event, the party incurring such Force Majeure
Event will promptly give notice to the other party identifying the Force Majeure Event,
explaining how it impacts perFormance and the estimated duration, identifying the relief
requested, agreeing to limit damages to the other party and to immediately resume
perFormance upon termination of the Force Majeure Event, and agreeing to supplement the
notice as more information becomes available, and thereafter the parties shall meet and
confer in good faith in order to identify a cure of the condition affecting its performance as
expeditiously as possible. No obligation to make a payment required by this Agreement is
excused by a Force Majeure Event. The nonperforming party shall not be entitled to any
damages or additional payments of any kind for any such delay.
7.4 Termination Date. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties
hereunder shall terminate on December 31, 2043 (the Termination Date).
7.5 Execution by Facsimile. The parties agree that this Agreement may be transmitted
between them by facsimile machine. The parties intend that the faxed signatures constitute
original signatures and that a faxed Agreement containing the signatures (original orfaxed)
of all the parties is binding on the parties.
7.6 Memorandum of Development Aqreement. Developer shall promptly record a
Memorandum of Development Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D in the
office of the Recorder of Dubuque County, lowa. Developer shall pay the costs for so
recording.
7.7 Legal Compliance. Developer is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws,
statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances which may apply to the performance of
Developer's obligations under this Agreement, including but not limited to the laws outlined
in Exhibit H, and hereby represents and warrants that Developer is in compliance with the
same as of the Closing Date and further represents that during the Term Developer will
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remain in compliance. Developer shall require all contractors and subcontractors providing
services under this Agreement shall also certify compliance with this Section.
Developer further represents and warrants that Developer has obtained all necessary
business permits and licenses that may be required to carry out the obligations pursuant to
this Agreement, including any permits and licenses that might be required by the state or
locality in which Developer performs the Services, and Developer agrees to maintain, at
Developer's sole expense, such required permits and licenses for the duration of the
term(s) of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agreement to be duly executed in its
name and behalf by its Mayor and attested to by its City Clerk and Developer has caused
this Agreement to be duly executed on or as of the first above written.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
By
Attest:
MILLER COMPANIES, LLC
By
Chris Miller, President
Adrienne N Rrpitfpirlpr, City Clerk
Trish L.Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A City Attorney's Certificate
EXHIBIT B Opinion of Developer's Counsel
EXHIBIT C City Certificate
EXHIBIT D Memorandum of Development Agreement
EXHIBIT E Urban Renewal Plan
EXHIBIT F Downtown Housing Incentive Program
EXHIBIT G Certificate of Completion
EXHIBIT H Legal Compliance
EXHIBIT I Planning and Design Grant Program, Fa�ade Grant Program, and
Financial Consultant Grant Program
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EXHIBIT A
CITY ATTORNEY'S CERTIFICATE
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Barry A.Lindahl,Esq.
Dubuque
Senior Counsel THE CITY OF �
Suite 330,Harbor View Place All•A�eriwpl)
300 Main Street ��L � 1 � r,�-���
Dubuque,iowa 52001-6944 � � �
(563)583-4ll3 office
(563)583-1040 fax 2007•2012•2013
balcsc�cu,citvofdubuquc.or� MaSte1'�lleC2 OYl t�le MlSSlSSl�'J�JI 2017*2019
(DATE)
RE:
Dear �
I have acted as counsel for the City of Dubuque, lowa, in connection with the execution and
delivery of a certain Development Agreement between Miller Companies, LLC (Developer)
and the City of Dubuque, lowa (City) dated for reference purposes the day of
, 20
The City has duly obtained all necessary approvals and consents for its execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement and has full power and authority to execute, deliver and
perform its obligations under this Agreement, and to the best of my knowledge, the
representations of the City Manager in his letter dated the day of , 20_, are
correct.
Very sincerely,
Barry A. Lindahl, Esq.
City Attorney
BAL:JLM
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EXHIBIT B
OPINION OF DEVELOPER'S COUNSEL
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Mayor and City Councilmembers
City Hall
13t" and Central Avenue
Dubuque IA 52001
Re: Development Agreement Between the City of Dubuque, lowa and
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers:
We have acted as counsel for Miller Companies, LLC, in connection with the
execution and delivery of a certain Development Agreement (Development Agreement)
between Developer and the City of Dubuque, lowa (City)dated for reference purposes the
day of , 20_.
We have examined the original certified copy, or copies otherwise identified to our
satisfaction as being true copies, of the Development Agreement and such other
documents and records as we have deemed relevant and necessary as a basis for the
opinions set forth herein.
Based on the pertinent law, the foregoing examination and such other inquiries as
we have deemed appropriate, we are of the opinion that:
1. Developer is a limited liability company organized and existing underthe laws
of the State of lowa and has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perForm in full
the Development Agreement. The Development Agreement has been duly and validly
authorized, executed and delivered by Developer and, assuming due authorization,
execution and delivery by City, is in full force and effect and is a valid and legally binding
instrument of Developer enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as the same may
be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or other laws relating to or affecting
creditors' rights generally.
2. To our actual knowledge with no duty to inquire, the execution, delivery and
perFormance by Developer of the Development Agreement and the carrying out of the
terms thereof, will not result in violation of any provision of, or in default under, the articles
of incorporation and bylaws of Developer, any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust,
indebtedness, agreement,judgment, decree, order, statute, rule, regulation or restriction to
which Developer is a party or by which Developer's property is bound or subject.
3. To our actual knowledge with no duty to inquire, there are no actions, suits or
proceedings pending or threatened against or affecting Developer in any court or before
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any arbitrator or before or by any governmental body in which there is a reasonable
possibility of an adverse decision which could materially adversely affect the business
(present or prospective), financial position or results of operations of Developer or which in
any manner raises any questions affecting the validity of the Agreement or the Developer's
ability to perform Developer's obligations thereunder.
This opinion is rendered for the sole benefit of the City of Dubuque and no other party may
rely on this opinion.
This opinion is rendered and valid as of the date of this letter and we have no duty to
update this opinion for any matters which come to our knowledge after the date of this
letter.
Sincerely,
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EXHIBIT C
CITY CERTIFICATE
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Dubuque CityManager'sOffice
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(DATE)
Dear �
I am the City Manager of the City of Dubuque, lowa and have acted in that capacity in
connection with the execution and delivery of a certain Development Agreement between
Miller Companies, LLC (Developer) and the City of Dubuque, lowa (City) dated for
reference purposes the day of , 20_
On behalf of the City of Dubuque, I hereby represent and warrant to Developer that:
(1) City has duly obtained all necessary approvals and consents for its execution,
delivery and perFormance of this Agreement and that it has full power and authority
to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement. City's attorney
shall issue a legal opinion to Developer at time of closing confirming the
representation contained herein, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
(2) City shall exercise its best efforts to cooperate with Developer in the
development process.
(3) City shall exercise its best efforts to resolve any disputes arising during the
development process in a reasonable and prompt fashion.
(4) The execution and delivery of this Agreement, the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby, and the fulfillment of or compliance with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement are not prevented by, limited by, in conflict
with, or result in a violation or breach of, the terms, conditions or provisions of the
charter of City, any evidence of indebtedness, agreement or instrument of whatever
nature to which City is now a party or by which it or its property is bound, or
constitute a default under any of the foregoing.
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(5) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or threatened against or
affecting City in any court or before any arbitrator or before or by any governmental
body in which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse decision which could
materially adversely affect the financial position or operations of City or which affects
the validity of the Agreement or City's ability to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
(6) No ordinance or hearing is now or before any local governmental body that
either contemplates or authorizes any public improvements or special tax levies, the
cost of which may be assessed against the Property. To the best of City's
knowledge, there are no plans or efforts by any government agency to widen,
modify, or re-align any street or highway providing access to the Property and there
are no pending or intended public improvements or special assessments affecting
the Property which will result in any charge or lien be levied or assessed against the
Property.
(7) The representations and warranties contained in this article shall be correct in
all respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if such
representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Closing Date.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
MCVM:JLM
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EXHIBIT D
MEMORANDUM OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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Prepared by: Barry A. Lindahl 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 583-4113
Return to: Barry A. Lindahl 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 583-4113
MEMORANDUM OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
A Development Agreement by and among the City of Dubuque, lowa, an lowa municipal
corporation, of Dubuque, lowa, and Miller Companies, LLC was made regarding the
following described premises:
The Southerly 37 '/2 feet of Lot 26, in the City of Dubuque, lowa, according to the United
States Commissioners' Map of the Survey of the Town of Dubuque, lowa
The Development Agreement is dated for reference purposes the day of
, 20_, and contains covenants, conditions, and restrictions concerning the sale
and use of said premises.
This Memorandum of Development Agreement is recorded for the purpose of
constructive notice. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this
Memorandum and the Development Agreement itself, executed by the parties, the terms
and provisions of the Development Agreement shall prevail. A complete counterpart of the
Development Agreement, together with any amendments thereto, is in the possession of
the City of Dubuque and may be examined at its offices as above provided.
Dated this day of , 20_
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
By
Barry A. Lindahl, Senior Counsel
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STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF DUBUQUE )
On this day of , 20_, before me, a Notary Public in and for the State of
lowa, in and for said county, personally appeared Barry A. Lindahl, Esq., to me personally
known, who being by me duly sworn did say that he is the Senior Counsel of the City of
Dubuque, a Municipal Corporation, created and existing under the laws of the State of
lowa, and said Senior Counsel acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed
of said Municipal Corporation by it voluntarily executed.
Notary Public, State of lowa
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EXHIBIT E
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
(on file in City Clerk's office, 50 W. 13t"Street, Dubuque, IA 52001)
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EXHIBIT F
DOWNTOWN HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
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DUbUqUe Economic Development Department
THE CTTY OF � 50 West 13t'' Street
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Downtown Housing Incentive Program
Eligibility Guidelines
Project Location & Type
Create new multifamily housing units (rental or for-sale condos) within the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Be a rehabilitation of an existing structure.
Have clearly defined start and completion timelines.
Eligible Unit Types
Newly Created Units: Created in a portion of a structure never previously used as housing.
Rehabilitated Long-Vacant Units: A previously existing housing unit vacant for more than 3
years and undergoing full rehabilitation that corrects all code deficiencies and
deterioration.
Rehabilitation Standards
Bring the structure into full compliance with the 2021 IPMC and 2021 IBC.
Correct all unsafe, unsanitary, damaged, or deteriorated conditions, including structural,
electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
Repair or replace components that are defective or beyond service life; cosmetic-only
improvements do not qualify.
Meet all life-safety, egress, and habitability requirements.
Use durable, long-term residential materials.
Submit a comprehensive scope of work addressing all code corrections, subject to City
approval.
Building Configuration
Units must generally be located above a first-floor commercial component.
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Design Review Requirements
Reimbursement covers labor and materials that significantly improve appearance
following City of Dubuque Architectural Guidelines or powntown Design Guidelines, as
applicable.
Existing noncompliant signage must be brought into compliance as part of the project.
A detailed rendering/drawing with dimensions, materials, and architectural details must
be submitted.
Deviation from the approved plan may disqualify the project.
Additional City Requirements
City may require soundproofing, lighting, security, or other standards based on a
neighborhood impact review.
Property owners must certify that all properties they own in Dubuque comply with all
applicable City ordinances.
Funding Limits
Up to $10,000 per residential unit.
Up to $750,000 per taxing parcel.
No developer fee may be paid until all City assistance is fully disbursed.
Funds are disbursed after project completion and issuance of all Certificates of
Occupancy/Completion.
Minimum Project Size
Projects must create at least 2 new housing units.
Application Review
Applications are reviewed when complete.
Funds are awarded to projects that meet all criteria and are ready to commence within 12
months.
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EXHIBIT G
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, lowa, a municipal corporation (the "Grantor"), has
granted incentives to Miller Companies, LLC (the "Grantee"), in accordance with a
Development Agreement dated as of[Date] (the "Agreement"), by and among the Grantor,
and the Grantee (collectively, the "Agreement"), certain real property located within the
Greater powntown Urban Renewal District of the Grantor and as more particularly
described as follows:
The Southerly 37 '/z feet of Lot 26, in the City of Dubuque, lowa, according to the
United States Commissioners' Map of the Survey of the Town of Dubuque, lowa
(the "Development Property"); and
WHEREAS, said Agreement incorporated and contained certain covenants and
conditions with respect to the rehabilitation of the Development Property, and obligated the
Grantee to construct certain Minimum Improvements (as defined therein) in accordance
with the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee has to the present date performed said covenants and
conditions insofar as they relate to the construction of the Minimum Improvements in a
manner deemed sufficient by the Grantor to permit the execution and recording of this
certification; and
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to Section 2.4 of the Agreement, this is to certify that
all covenants and conditions of the Agreement with respect to the obligations of the
Grantee, and its successors and assigns, to construct the Minimum Improvements on the
Development Property have been completed and performed by the Grantee to the
satisfaction of the Grantor and such covenants and conditions are hereby satisfied.
The County Recorder of Dubuque County is hereby authorized to accept for recording and
to record the filing of this instrument, to be a conclusive determination of the satisfaction of
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the covenants and conditions as set forth in said Agreement, and that the Agreement shall
otherwise remain in full force and effect.
(SEAL) CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
By:
Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
STATE OF IOWA )
) SS
COUNTY OF DUBUQUE )
On this day of , 20_, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public
in and for the State of lowa, personally appeared and acknowledged
said execution of the instrument to be his/her voluntary act and deed.
Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, lowa
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EXHIBIT H
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
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a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252),
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin); and 49 CFR
Part 21;
b) The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of
1970, (42 U.S.C. §4601), (prohibits unfairtreatment of persons displaced orwhose
property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and
projects);
c) Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. §324 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex);
d) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as
amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability); and 49 CFR Part 27;
e) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et seq),
(prohibits discrimination on the basis of age);
t) Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, (49 U.S.C. § 471, Section 47123), as
amended, (prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, or
sex);
g) The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (PL 100-209); (broadened the scope,
coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include that
entities that receive federal funding must comply with civil rights legislation,
including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in all operations, not just in the
program or activity receiving federal funding);
h) Titles I I and I I I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination on
the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private
transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing
entities (42 U.S.C. §§ 12131 - 12189) as implemented by Department of
Transportation regulations at 49 C.F.R. Parts 37 and 38;
i) The Federal Aviation Administration's Non-discrimination statute (49 U.S.C. §
47123) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, and
sex);
j) Section 1557of the Affordable Care Act (prohibits discrimination on the basis of
national origin);
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k) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et
seq.) (prohibits discrimination because of sex in education programs or activities);
�) Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972, as amended (21 U.S.C. § 1101 et
seq.); and
m)Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of
1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 4541, et seq.).
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EXHIBIT I
PLANNING AND DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM, FA�ADE GRANT PROGRAM, AND
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT GRANT PROGRAM
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Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
�2024�
The Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program is designed to further the goals and
objectives of the Greater powntown Urban Renewal Plan by creating the financial
incentives needed to eliminate conditions of blight, encourage revitalization efforts and
to retain or create employment opportunities and/or new housing units within the district.
This program will address building code deficiencies as part of each approved project.
Eligible Applicants: Owners of property within the Greater powntown Urban Renewal
District (map attached).
Grant Award: The grant is a 1:1 matching grant up to a maximum of Thirty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($35,000).
Eligible Activities
and Assistance: FaCade Costs —to provide assistance on labor or material costs
for front (or occasionally other major) fa�ade renovations to
restore a building's historic appearance or eliminate inappropriate
additions or alterations to improve overall appearance.
Financial Consultant Costs —to provide assistance on hiring a
financial consultant used to analyze the feasibility of a project.
Planning & Design Grant Program — to provide assistance on
pre-development costs associated with a project.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact:
City of Dubuque Economic Development Department
50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, lowa 52001
(563) 589-4393
General Conditions:
• Property must be located in Greater powntown Urban Renewal District (see attached
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map) and with timely commencement & completion dates identified.
• Projects must be the rehabilitation of an existing structure.
• Property must be classified for tax purposes as a commercial or multi-residential
property.
• All existing code deficiencies within a scope of a project must be corrected and new
improvements must comply with all applicable codes and ordinances.
• Owner of property must certify that all property in the City of Dubuque, for which the
owner has any interest, complies with all applicable City of Dubuque ordinances and
regulations, including, but not limited to, housing, building, zoning, fire, health, and
vacant and abandoned building regulations.
• Exterior alterations are subject to design review and approval. The Historic District
Guidelines shall apply to projects located in Historic Preservation Districts. The
Downtown Design Guidelines shall apply to all other project locations. Projects which
conform to the applicable guidelines may be reviewed and approved by the City
Planner. Projects that do not strictly conform to the applicable guidelines will be
forwarded to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)forconsideration.Substantial
rehabilitation projects may also be considered by the HPC. The process for review is at
the discretion of the City Planner. Guidelines can be viewed and downloaded at
http://cityofdubuque.org/1295/Desiqn-Guidelines.
• Any signs on the property that do not comply with City zoning regulations and design
guidelines must be included in the design review and improved to comply with
applicable City Codes. Submittal must include the design materials and colors that will
be used on the sign face, how the sign will be displayed, and any lighting proposed.
• A detailed rendering/drawing of the proposed project must be included. The plans
should include dimensions and architectural details and label materials. Plans prepared
by a design professional (e.g. architect or draftsperson) are required. Applications
without detailed drawings will not be considered complete. Only preliminary eligibility
may be determined until professional drawings are submitted.
• Applicant will not be reimbursed for personal labor costs or labor costs of family
members, nor can these costs be counted in the total project costs.
• Projects may not receive the maximum amount of each form of assistance more than
once.
• Deviation from an approved project plan shall disqualify the project from the program.
• City funded projects may be required to meet sound proofing, lighting, security, or other
standards — as determined by the City of Dubuque, in its sole discretion, following an
internal neighborhood impact study— particularly when units are located in mixed-use
neighborhoods.
• Applications will be reviewed quarterly by the Economic Development and Planning
department with funda awarded to projects that meet the program criteria and are ready
to commence within three months.
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FA�ADE INFORMATION
This program provides funding in the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District for front
(or occasionally other major) fa�ade renovation to restore the fa�ade to its historic
appearance or improve the overall appearance. This assistance is intended to address
historically inappropriate exteriors. It is not intended to address normal building
maintenance.
Specific Conditions:
• Reimbursement is for labor and material costs associated with fa�ade
improvements, including but not limited to, rehabilitating or improving windows,
paint, signage, or awnings to significantly transform overall appearance.
• Landscaping or screening with fencing or retaining walls may be a reimbursable
expense if a determination is made that property is improved adjacent to public
right-of-way.
• In order to receive reimbursement for repointing, a mortar analysis sample may
be requested for each fa�ade that will be repointed. The applicant must adhere
to the results of that analysis in their rehabilitation work as part of their approved
project plan. The City may request verification that the new mortar matches the
results of the mortar analysis.
• Language from the National Park Service Technical Preservation Services Briefs
may be attached as a condition for a building permit if the applicant chooses to
perform repointing on the project.
• Reimbursable expenditures must be documented.
• Funding will be disbursed upon completion of work at a 1:1 match of qualified
costs.
Approval Process:
1. Design review by the City Planning Department and/or the Historical Preservation
Commission is required for exterior work on the project.
2. Grant applications will be reviewed by City staff Review Committee and approved by
the City Manager.
3. Funding will be disbursed upon staff review of documented expenditures and
inspection of a completed project.
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FINANCIAL CONSULTANT INFORMATION
This program provides funding in the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District for hiring a
financial consultant to analyze the feasibility of projects.
Specific Conditions:
• Reimbursement is for fees associated with hiring a professional financial
consultant (i.e. accountant, attorney, tax credit consultant)
• Reimbursable expenditures must be documented.
• This financial consultant funding shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of total
project costs.
• The rehabilitation project must be completed for the Financial Consultant costs
to be reimbursed.
• Funding will be disbursed upon completion of work at a 1:1 match of qualified
costs.
Approval Process:
1. Design review by the City Planning Department and/or the Historical Preservation
Commission is required for exterior work on the project.
2. Grant applications will be reviewed by City staff Review Committee and approved by
the City Manager.
3. Funding will be disbursed upon staff review of documented expenditures and
inspection of a completed project.
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PLANNING & DESIGN INFORMATION
This program provides funding in the Greater powntown Urban Renewal District for hiring
architects, engineers or other professional services used prior to construction.
Grant Specific Conditions:
• Reimbursement is for architectural and engineering fees, feasibility studies,
environmental assessments or other related soft costs.
• Reimbursable expenditures must be documented.
• Owner/ developer fees are not permitted as reimbursable expenditures.
• The planning and design funding shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of total
project costs.
• Funding will be disbursed upon completion of the project at a 1:1 match of
qualified costs.
Approval Process:
1. Design review by the City Planning Department and/or the Historical Preservation
Commission is required for exterior work on the project.
2. Grant applications will be reviewed by City staff Review Committee and approved by
the City Manager.
3. Funding will be disbursed upon staff review of documented expenditures and
inspection of a completed project.
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Prepared by Ian C. Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director, 1300 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4105
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 140-26
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AND MILLER COMPANIES, LLC FOR THE REDEVLOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT
730 MAIN STREET, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN TAX INCREMENT REVENUE
OBLIGATIONS
WHEREAS, Miller Companies, LLC will be as of the Closing Date the owner of the property
legally described as follows:
The Southerly 37 1/2feet of Lot 26, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States
Commissioners' Map of the Survey of the Town of Dubuque, Iowa
locally known as 730 Main Street (the Property); and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 109-26, dated April 6, 2026, declared its
intent to enter into a Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
Miller Companies, LLC, for the redevelopment of the Property, including the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed
Development Agreement on April 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.; and
WHEREAS it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and Miller Companies, LLC for
redevelopment of the Property, according to the terms and conditions set out in the
Development Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
Miller Companies, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, including the issuance of Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Development
Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to
attest to his signature.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to
comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April, 2026.
Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
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Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
04/10/2026
and for which the charge is 44.97
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this loth day of April, 2026
I
Notary Pu 51icj in and for Dubuque Cou y, Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
9 Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2028
Ad text :
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the
City of Dubuque Iowa will conduct a public hearing on the 20th
day of April, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal
Building, 350 W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at
which meeting the City Council proposes to take action to
approve a Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Iowa and Miller Companies, LLC, a copy of which is now on file
at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 50 W 13th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, providing for the issuance of economic
development grants (Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant
Obligations) described therein in order to carry out the
purposes and objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area Economic Development
District, including the funding of economic development grants
for Miller Companies, LLC, under the terms and conditions of
the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
Area Economic Development District. The aggregate amount of
the Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Grant Obligations
cannot be determined at the present time but is not expected
to exceed $110,620.
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and
written comments from any resident or property owner of said
City to the above action. The official City Council agenda
will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain
public input options. The agenda can be accessed at
https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Written comments on the public hearing may be submitted to
the City Clerk's Office by email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
or by mail to City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before the scheduled hearing. The City Council will review all
written comments at the time of the hearing.
Documents related to the public hearing are on file in the
City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the
City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 6th day
of April, 2026.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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