Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project Copyrighted
May 4, 2026
City of Dubuque ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council adopt the
resolution granting preliminary approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of
$290,972.00 for the Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop
Project (CIP No. 4281000066), set the public hearing date of
May 18, 2026, and hereby authorize the Water Department to
advertise the project for public bidding.
RESOLUTION Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop
Project Preliminary Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of
Contract, And Estimated Cost; Setting Date of Public Hearing
on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated
Cost; and Ordering the Advertisement for Bids
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for
DISPOSITION: May 18, 2026
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project - Initiate Public
Bidding and Set
2. Greyhound Park Rd WME Set PH Init Memo 4.29.26
3. Greyhound Park Rd WME Bid Init Resolution
4. Greyhound Park Rd WME NPH
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project - Initiate Public Bidding
and Set the Public Hearing Date
DATE: April 29, 2026
Water Department Director Christopher Lester is recommending City Council adopt the
resolution granting preliminary approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost of$290,972.00 for the Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop
Project (CIP No. 4281000066), set the public hearing date of May 18, 2026, and hereby
authorize the Water Department to advertise the project for public bidding.
The proposed construction project will be pulled from the Construction line item which
has a current available expense value of$107,921.00, of which $100,000.00 was
originally allocated to the proposed construction contract.
Water Department staff have identified approximately $390,000.00 in FY26 funding
available in other Water CIPs that could be used to cover these funds.
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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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura BendorF, Budget Manager
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Carl Plumley, Water Distribution Supervisor
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
DATE: April 27, 2026
SUBJECT: Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project- Initiate Public Bidding and Set
the Public Hearing Date
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request authorization to establish the date for the public
hearing and to initiate the public bidding procedure for a Public Improvement Contract for
construction of the Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project (CIP No. 4281000066).
BACKGROUND
The FY26 CIP Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project (CIP No. 4281000066) includes
a total budget $120,000.00 for the design and construction of the project, with funding through
the Water Construction Fund. The project is expected to take place within FY26.
This project provides for the installation of approximately 785 linear feet of 8-in ductile iron pipe
north of the existing dog track on Greyhound Park Road. Currently, water does not
circumnavigate the entire island. The island's water supply comes through a 12-in water main
connection along the East 16th Street bridge. To ensure a sound, fully functioning system, a
backup/redundant supply of water that does circumnavigate the island is needed, allowing
repairs anywhere on the island to have access to water. The new water main will create a
looped system and provide a redundant water supply, supporting improved reliability and
service.
This project is part of the 2024 Chaplin Schmitt Island Development Plan along with the Admiral
Sheehy Drive Water Main Loop and the Hamilton Street Water Main Extension to City Island.
In December 2025, MSA Professional Services was awarded the design for the project, which
included final plans and specifications for Bidding.
DISCUSSION
MSA Professional Services has completed the plans and specifications for the installation of
an 8-inch water main extension. The scope of work and bidding documents have been
finalized and are now ready to be advertised for bidding.
The scope of work in this phase includes the installation of approximately 785 lineal feet of 8-in
water main, and water main appurtenances along the existing trail on the north side of the Q
Casino property, and includes various surface restorations including HMA trail and seeding.
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The Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate is $290,972.00.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the project is as follows:
- Council Initiate May 4, 2026
- Advertise for Bids and Publish the Public Hearing Notice May 8, 2026
- Public Hearing May 18, 2026
- Receipt of Bid Proposals June 4, 2026
- Award Construction Contract June 15, 2026
- Substantial Completion Date September 4, 2026
- Final Completion Date October 2, 2026
BUDGETIMPACT
The original estimate of probable cost for the for the Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop
Project (CIP No. 4281000066) are provided as follows:
Description Cost Estimate
Consulting Engineering Services $20,000.00
Construction $100,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost $120,000.00
FY26 Budgeted Expenses for the Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project (CIP No.
4281000066) are provided as follows:
CIP Fund Budgeted Expenses Amount
4281000066 Water Construction Construction $120,000.00
Total Project Budgeted Expenses $120,000.00
The proposed construction project will be pulled from the Construction line item which has a
current available expense value of$107,921.00, of which $100,000.00 was originally allocated
to the proposed construction contract.
The Engineer's estimate of construction cost is approximately $291,000.00. Water Department
staff have identified approximately $390,000.00 in FY26 funding available in other Water CIPs
that could be used to cover these funds.
CIP Name Available Balance
4281000005 Water Main Replacements - Streets $225,000
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the resolution granting preliminary approval of
the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Greyhound Park Road
Water Main Loop Project (CIP No. 4281000066), set the public hearing date of May 18, 2026,
and hereby authorize the Water Department to advertise the project for public bidding.
cc: Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Carl Plumley, Water Distribution Supervisor
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Prepared by Christopher Lester, Director, City of Dubuque Water Department, 1902 Hawthorne Street, Dubuque, IA
52001, (563)589-4291
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk,50 W.13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,(563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 169-26
{ GREYHOUND PARK ROAD WATER MAIN LOOP PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING
THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, the Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project will generally
consist of the installation of approximately 785 linear feet of 8-in ductile iron pipe north
of the existing dog track on Greyhound Park Road to connect two mains that currently
it
terminate at a dead-end hydrant.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project in the estimated construction amount
$290,972.00, are hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed in the office of the City
Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 18th day of May, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which
time interested persons may appear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be
and is hereby directed to cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing
to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
which notice shall be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior
to the date of such hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file
objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the
Project.
The Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which
shall conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The Water Department Manager is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the
construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to
be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with
statewide circulation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more
than forty-five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 4th day of June,
2026. Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted
to the City Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 15th day of June, 2026, in the Historic
Federal Building Council Chambers 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 4th day of May, 2026.
Brad M. nagh, Mayor
Attest:
Trish L. Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will conduct a public
hearing on the 18th day of May, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350
W. 6t" Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, lowa, at which meeting the City Council proposes to
hold a public hearing on the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the proposed Greyhound Park Road Water Main Loop Project.
The Project generally consists of the installation of approximately 785 linear feet of 8-in
ductile iron pipe north of the existing dog track on Greyhound Park Road to connect two
mains that currently terminate at a dead-end hydrant.
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 lowa by dialing 711 or (800)
735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 4t" day of May, 2026.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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