Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Copyrighted
May 4, 2026
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider
approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
construction estimate of$383,388.50 for the Loras Boulevard
Reconstruction and Repairs Project and the City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs
Project, Approval of Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract,
And Estimated Cost
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project Public Hearing
2. 2026-04-22_Loras-ReconAndRepair_PH-Memo
3. Loras-ReconAndRepair - PH RESOLUTION
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
Public Hearing
DATE: April 27, 2026
Assistant Public Works Director— Project Manager Max O'Brien is recommending City
Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate of
$383,388.50 for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project through the
adoption of the attached resolution.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
Max O'Brien, Assistant Public Works Director - Project Manager
Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura BendorF, Budget Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Max O'Brien, Assistant Public Works Director— Project Manager
DATE: April 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project
Public Hearing
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum and attached resolution is in reference to the City Council public
hearing for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project.
DISCUSSION
This project includes the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 0.28 centerline
miles of Loras Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, lowa. The scope of work includes the
installation of 700 lineal feet of new curb and gutter, placement of 1,475 square yards of
9-inch PCC pavement, 75 square yards of PCC sidewalk, pavement rehabilitation,
erosion control, and other necessary measures to complete the work. Rehabilitation will
consist of full depth patching and providing 4" sealant for any cracks or joints under 3" in
width. For any cracks or joints over 3" in width a 6" mastic banding will be provided.
This project was originally identified as needed and was planned for completion in late
2026 or early 2027, however the project was rescheduled to accommodate the upcoming
RAGBRAI event for safety purposes. While not specifically budgeted, the project is
utilizing general recurring pavement rehabilitation CIP's that are budgeted each year.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The proposed schedule for the project is as follows:
Initiate Public Bidding Process & Notice of Public Hearing April 20, 2026
Publish Notice to Bidders, Advertise for Bids April 22, 2026
Pre Bid Meeting April 30, 2026
Public Hearing on Plans & Specifications May 4, 2026
Receipt of Bid Proposals (Bid-Letting) May 7, 2026
Award Construction Contract May 18, 2026
Final Project Completion Date July 17, 2026
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BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs
Project is summarized as follows:
Description Estimate
Construction $ 383,388.50
Contin enc 10% $ 38,338.85
En ineerin $ 65,750.00
Total Project Cost $ 487,477.35
The construction of the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project will be
covered by the funding sources as described below:
Project No. Fund Description Fund Amount
5521000018-110-67990 Pavement Rehabilitation $300,000.00
5521000018-301-67990 Pavement Rehabilitation $600,000.00
ACTION STEP
I respectfully request that the City Council conduct a public hearing and approve the
plans, specifications, form of contract and construction estimate for the Loras Boulevard
Reconstruction and Repairs Project through the adoption of the attached resolution.
cc: Jenny Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
Arielle Swift, Public Works Director
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Prepared by Max O'Brien City of Dubuque Public Works,925 Kerper Ct. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4250
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder City Clerk City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 175-26
LORAS BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS PROJECT
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED
COST
Whereas, the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project will include the
reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 0.28 centerline miles of Loras
Boulevard in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. The scope of work includes the installation of
700 lineal feet of new curb and gutter, placement of 1,475 square yards of 9-inch PCC
pavement, 75 square yards of PCC sidewalk, pavement rehabilitation, erosion control,
and other necessary measures to complete the work. Rehabilitation will consist of full
depth patching and providing 4" sealant for any cracks or joints under 3" in width. For any
cracks or joints over 3" in width a 6" mastic banding will be provided; and
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 133-26, dated April 20, 2026,
preliminarily approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice and published advertisement for bids, a
public hearing was held on May 4, 2026, on the plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of total cost
for the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project in the estimated construction
amount of$383,388.50.00, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this the 4th day of May 2026.
Brad M. agh, Mayor
Attest:
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:
04/24/2026
and for which the charge is 42.63
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Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 24th day of April, 2026
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Notary Publi in and for Dubuque Couhty, Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2028
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given that the Dubuque City
Council will conduct a public hearing on the 4th day of May,
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 hold a public hearing on the proposed
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Loras Boulevard Reconstruction and Repairs Project.
The scope of the Project is as follows: This project
includes the reconstruction and rehabilitation of
approximately 0.28 centerline miles of Loras Boulevard in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa. The scope of work includes the
installation of 700 lineal feet of new curb and gutter,
placement of 1,475 square yards of 9-inch PCC pavement, 75
square yards of PCC sidewalk, pavement rehabilitation, erosion
control, and other necessary measures to complete the work.
Rehabilitation will consist of full depth patching and
providing 4" sealant for any cracks or joints under 3" in
width. For any cracks or joints over 3" in width a 6" mastic
banding will be provided.
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 on 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 20th day
of April 2026.
/s/Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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