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Funding Recommendation - Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program Copyrighted April 20, 2026 City of Dubuque ACTION ITEMS # 5. City Council ITEM TITLE: Funding Recommendation - Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Program SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission regarding Round 33 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Arboretum and Botanical Gardens RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Church of the Resurrection RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Community School District RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Rendezvous RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Hills and Dales RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Liberty Recovery RESOLUTION Awarding Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Revolution Farms LLC SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation 2. Staff Memo SD Community Grant Recommendation CC_04202026 3. Resolution ArboretumandBotanicalGardens 04202026 4. Resolution ChurchoftheResurrection 04202026 5. Resolution DCSD 04202026 6. Resolution_DubuqueRendezvous_04202026 7. Resolution HillsandDales 04202026 8. Resolution_LibertyRecovery_04202026 9. Resolution ReEvolutionFarms 04202026 Page 778 of 901 Dubuque THE CITY OF � uhA�eMa cin DuB E ; . � , I � � I. Maste iece on the Mississi t 2oo�•zoiz•zois �P Pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 14, 2026 Director of Sustainability Gina Bell is recommending City Council approve the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission regarding Round 33 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. The total recommended funding for this round is $14,625, exhausting the fund for the year. Two applications received only partial funding. ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Native Garden - planting and signage 52,500.00 Church of the Resurrection Pocket Prairie $625.00 Dubu ue Communit School District Pocket Prairies at 3 schools $2,500.00 Dubu ue Rendezvous! Art and Climate Festival $2,500.00 Hills � Dales Mobility Mural $2,500.00 Libert Recove Bike Racks $2,000.00 ReEvolution Farms Urban Agriculture Outreach and Snacks $2,000.00 TOTAL $14,625.00 I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. v Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability Page 779 of 901 Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•Amerisa City DuB E ��,,�� �� ; � ��, I I Maste iece on the Mississi i Zoo�.zo�2•zo�3 rP pP Zoi�*zoi9 T0: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant Award Recommendation DATE: April 12, 2026 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to present the recommendations of the Resilient Community Advisory Commission (RCAC) for Round 33 of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant applications. BACKGROUND In 2013, the City Council approved the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program to catalyze community leaders in the Sustainable Dubuque initiative. The grants are available to any residents, non-profits or businesses who propose a project that addresses at least one of the twelve sustainability principles and includes an element of community engagement or education in their project. $25,000 was allocated for grant disbursement in FY26. Eleven (11) eligible applications were received in this first round (October 2025) with a total funding request of $23,548. Ten (10) eligible applications were received in the second round (March 2026) requesting $23,802. All commissioners were invited to submit their individuals scores and comments. DISCUSSION The followin a lications are recommended for fundin : ORGANIZATION PROJECT AWARD Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Native Garden - planting and signage $2,500.00 Church of the Resurrection Pocket Prairie $625.00 Dubu ue Communit School District Pocket Prairies at 3 schools $2,500.00 Dubuque Rendezvous! Art and Climate Festival $2,500.00 Hills &t Dales Mobility Mural $2,500.00 Libert Recover Bike Racks $2,000.00 ReEvolution Farms Urban Agriculture Outreach and Snacks $2,000.00 TOTAL $14,625.00 Page 780 of 901 The total recommended funding for this round is $14,625, exhausting the fund for the year. Two applications received only partial funding. Three applications received were not eligible due to location of proposed work falling outside of city limits. REQUESTED ACTION I respectfully request City Council approve the recommendations of the RCAC regarding Round 33 funding of the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant program. Attachments Resolution Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Resolution Church of the Resurrection Resolution_ Dubuque Community School District Resolution_ Dubuque Rendezvous! Resolution Hills �t Dales Resolution_ Liberty Recovery Resolution ReEvolution Farms 2 Page 781 of 901 Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 152-26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall plant natives in the Native Rain & Woodland Wildflower Garden and create educational signage to enhance visitor learning about native plants, sustainable water practices, and conservation. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Brad C. ' . agh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 153-26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall purchase materials and build raised garden beds to provide locally grown vegetables and herbs to parish and community members. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Church of the Resurrection Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Church of the Resurrection and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Brad Cava', Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 154 - 26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall install native pocket prairie habitat at three Dubuque elementary schools that will create outdoor classrooms for students to learn about native plants, pollinators, biodiversity, and climate resilience. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Community School District Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Community School District and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Brad Cava .. , Mayor Attest: -nae_x›c_,— Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 155 - 26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO DUBUQUE RENDEZVOUS! WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall create and host a cultural platform, community gathering, and environmental forum including sculpture installations, music, theater, spoken word, and more. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Dubuque Rendezvous! Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Dubuque Rendezvous! and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 156 - 26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO HILLS AND DALES WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall develop and install a street mural created by community members of all abilities that will empower artists with differing mobilities. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Hills and Dales Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Hills and Dales and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Attest: --___C2.A.r---.--' Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 157 - 26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO LIBERTY RECOVERY WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: o Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall purchase and install four recycled plastic bicycle storage racks to create availability and safe bike storage to residents. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to Liberty Recovery Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with Liberty Recovery and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Brad Cavara i'i, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Prepared by Crenna Brumwell, Esq., 300 Main St., Ste. 330, Dubuque IA 52001-6944, (563) 583-4113 Return to Gina Bell, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4120 RESOLUTION NO. 158 - 26 AWARDING SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE GRANT TO ReEVOLUTION FARMS LLC WHEREAS, the City Council adopts goals on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, sustainability first appeared as a City Council goal in 2006; and WHEREAS, in 2010 the City Council adopted the Dubuque Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, the first step in developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Dubuque; and WHEREAS, the inventory measured gases emitted by City operations for the baseline year 2003, and again for 2007, and predicted future emissions if business as usual occurred, and provided the City a tool to set emission reduction targets to improve and maintain healthy air quality; and WHEREAS, a 2014 update to the GHG inventory revealed that the community had reduced their GHG emissions 11 % since 2003, and WHEREAS, the 2019 update to the GHG inventory reported a 27% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the 2022 update to the GHG inventory reported a 34% reduction in GHG emissions since 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted "The 50% by 2030 Plan" in 2013, and updated the plan in 2020, as a non -binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions; and WHEREAS, The 50% by 2030 Plan is used in the following ways: 0 Informing officials during goal -setting and budget decisions, o Informing businesses and individuals about potential emission and cost - saving options, o Showcasing success stories, o Providing a roadmap that can be added to or adjusted, and o Exposing from where Dubuque's GHG emissions really come; and WHEREAS, sustainability has remained a goal; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, "Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources"; and WHEREAS, the City Council in 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by adopting the specific goal, Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live"; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program is the intersection of the City's goals related to sustainability, access, viability, partnerships, and the creation of housing, which is livable, affordable, and sustainable; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Dubuque Grant program meets the needs of the Dubuque community's vision for sustainability; and WHEREAS, efforts which address a Sustainable Dubuque principle and offer a community engagement activity or community education activity benefit the entirety of the community and the specifically adopted goals of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the grant recipients shall subsidize hands-on sustainable agriculture education and pilot healthy freeze-dried snacks for Lincoln Elementary special programs students to expand access to local food education and nutrition. WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque to further sustainability efforts in the community for the benefit of all residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a Sustainable Dubuque Grant to ReEvolution Farms LLC Section 2. The City Manager or his designee shall enter into a grant agreement with ReEvolution Farms LLC and shall ensure compliance with the grant agreement pursuant to Iowa Code and the grant award requirements. Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of April 2026. Brad Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk