Public Hearing for Sale of City-Owned Property at 2527 WashingtonCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 2.
Copyrighted
July 20, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 2527
Washington
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approve the purchase agreement City -owned
real property located at 2527 Washington Street, and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing Of City Interest In Real Property At
2527 Washington, In The City Of Dubuque, Iowa
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 2527 Washington
2. Staff Memo - Public Hearing 2527 Washington
3. Resolution - Public Hearing 2527 Washington
4. Special Warranty Deed Buyer- 2527 Washington
5. 2527 Washington St. -Signed accepted Purchase Contract Bedtka, Jacob
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 2527 Washington
DATE: July 14, 2026
Housing & Community Development Director Madeline Haverland is recommending City
Council approve the purchase agreement to sell City -owned real property located at
2527 Washington Street.
The property at 2527 Washington Street was acquired by the City of Dubuque to be
rehabilitated and sold to a low -mod income first-time homebuyer.
Rehabilitation of this property was completed, and it was listed for sale in May
2025. The original asking price was $210,000 but over time was reduced to $199,500.
The criteria that were used to select a buyer is as follows:
1. Price is the appraised value, or a lower value set by the Housing Department to
remain affordable.
2. Low- to Moderate- Income Household
3. First -Time Homebuyer
4. Housing Choice Voucher Participant
5. Participant in "homeownership ready" programs with the City of Dubuque or its
partners, such as Dupaco's Credit Repair Program.
The city received an offer from Jacob F. Bedtka, who met the criteria and the offer was
accepted on June 15, 2026.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Madeline Haverland, Housing & Community Development Director
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To: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Madeline C. Haverland, Housing & Community Development Director
Subject: Public Hearing for Sale of City -Owned Property at 2527 Washington
Date: July 13, 2026
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request that City Council hold a Public Hearing
for the purpose of disposing of City -owned real property located at 2527 Washington.
BACKGROUND
The property at 2527 Washington Street was acquired by the City of Dubuque to be
rehabilitated and sold to a low -mod income first-time homebuyer.
DISCUSSION
Rehabilitation of this property was completed, and it was listed for sale in January 2026.
The City of Dubuque does not take the highest bidder on a property. Low- to moderate -
income residents need time to get pre -approvals from a bank to provide offers on
homes. They are often beat out in the competitive real estate market by higher income
individuals who have fewer barriers to the purchase.
The criteria that were used to select a buyer is as follows:
1. Price is the appraised value, or a lower value set by the Housing Department to
remain affordable ($210,000.00; reduced to $199,500).
2. Low- to Moderate- Income Household
3. First -Time Homebuyer
4. Housing Choice Voucher Participant
5. Participant in "homeownership ready" programs with the City of Dubuque or its
partners, such as Dupaco's Credit Repair Program.
We received an offer from Jacob F. Bedtka, who met the criteria, after the property had
been on the market for approximately 157 days. The price was reduced to $199,500
over the course of its listing. The offer by Bedtka aligned with required criteria and the
purchaser was determined to be income -eligible; therefore the offer was accepted on
June 15, 2026.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
I respectfully request the City Council hold a public hearing and approve the purchase
agreement for 2527 Washington Street as presented.
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Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Manager
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Prepared by Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch Community Development Grants Manager, 350 W 6'h St Dubuque IA
52001,(563)690-6094
Return to Adrienne N. BreitFelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 131' St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 287-26
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY AT 2527 WASHINGTON, IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 265-26, dated July 6, 2026,
declared its intent to dispose of City interest in real property located at 2527 Washington
Street (the Property) legally described as:
Lot 29 in E. Langworthy's Addition of Part of Mineral Lot 320 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the
proposed disposition on July 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350
W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the purchase
agreement for the sale to Jacob F. Bedtka according to the terms and conditions set out
in the purchase 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:
Section 1. The purchase agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and
Jacob F. Bedtka for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is hereby
approved.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute a Special Warranty Deed, conveying the City's interest in the Property to Jacob
F. Bedtka.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said
Special Warranty Deed to be delivered to the City Attorney's Office, together with a
certified copy of the Resolution.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of July 2026.
AtteFit
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
Preparer Information: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney, 300 Main Street, Suite 330, Dubuque, IA 52001, Tel: 563-589-4381
Return to: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney, 300 Main Street, Suite 330, Dubuque, IA 52001, Tel: 563-589-4381
Tax Statement to:
Jacob Bedtka
2527 Washington Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a
municipal corporation of the State of Iowa (Grantor), in consideration of One Dollar
($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, and pursuant to the authority of
Chapter 403, Code of Iowa, does hereby GRANT, SELL, AND CONVEY unto Jacob
Bedtka, a single person, the following legally described real estate situated in the County
of Dubuque, State of Iowa, to wit (the Property):
Lot 29 in Langworthy's Addition of Part of Mineral Lot 320 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof.
known locally as 2527 Washington Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
This Deed is exempt from transfer tax pursuant to Iowa Code 428A.2(6).
There is no known private burial site, well, solid waste disposal site,
underground storage tank, hazardous waste, or private sewage disposal
system on the property as described in Iowa Code Section 558.69, and
therefore the transaction is exempt from the requirement to submit a
groundwater hazard statement.
This Deed is given pursuant to the authority of Resolution No. 26 of the
City Council of the City of Dubuque adopted the JO day of , 2026, the terms
and conditions thereof, if any, having been fulfilled.
Grantor hereby covenants to warrant and defend the said premises against the
lawful claims of all persons whomsoever claiming by, through and under it.
Dated this ( day of �U 1 , 2026 at Dubuque, Iowa.
City of Dubuque, Iowa
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Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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On this 'A_ day of �-\S , 2026, before me a Notary Public in and for said
County, personally appeare Brad M. Cavanagh and Adrienne N. Breitfelder to me
personally known, who being duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk,
respectively of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a Municipal Corporation, created and existing
under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that the seal affixed to the foregoing instrument
is the seal of said Municipal Corporation, and that said instrument was signed and sealed
on behalf of said Municipal Corporation by authority and resolution of its City Council and
said Mayor and City Clerk acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of
said Municipal Corporation by it voluntarily executed.
Notary Public in anfi or Dubuque County, Iowa
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THIS IS A LEGAL BINDING DOCUMENT. IF NOT UNDERSTOOD SEEK LEGAL AD VICE
DATE OF OFFER06/12/2026
AGENCY RELATIONSHIP NOTIFICATION/CONFIRMATION
1. This document is prepared by: EXIT Realty Unlimited Kristopher Teske AS AGENT FOR
Firm name/agent name
2. (Check one) []Seller Exclusively ®Buyer Exclusively []Both Buyer and Seller (Dual Agency),
3. or
4. Buyer and Seller confirm that written disclosures of agency representation were provided to them, they understand
5. who is representing them, and the disclosures were provided prior to signing this Offer for Real Estate.
6. DOCUMENTS ATTACHED TO THIS PURCHASE CONTRACT
7. Dual Agency Consent Agreement
8. ead Base Paint Disclosure ®Seller Disclosure of Property Condition
9. ®Inspection Addendum ❑Sale Contingency
10. LjAddendum to Purchase ❑Rental Addendum
11. []IL Radon Disclosure []Other Documents/Attachments/Legal Description:.
12.
13.OFFER TO: City of Dubuque (herein designated as SELLER)
Seller Names
14. The undersignedJacob Bedtka (herein designated as BUYER)
Buyer names
15. Hereby propose to purchase your property known as: 2527 Washington St Dubuque
Address City
16. IA, 52001 Parcel #(s)1013335035
State ZIP
17. and agrees to pay you the sum of. One Hundred Ninety -Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and 00/100
18. $199,500 as follows: $500 earnest money delivered within 5 days of acceptance, to be held in trust by
19. (select one) ® Listing Broker or, ❑ other
20. In the event of satisfaction of both Buyer and Seller contingencies herein, the earnest money deposits and balance of the purchase
21. price shall be delivered to Seller at settlement. In the event either Buyer or Sellers' contingencies or obligations herein are not
22. satisfied, the earnest money shall be distributed in accordance with the paragraph entitled "Remedies of the Parties".
23. ALL USUAL COSTS INCURRED IN SECURING SUCH MORTGAGE SHALL BE PAID BY THE BUYER EXCEPT:
24. SELLER TO PAY UP TO $ 5000 _TOWARD BUYERS CLOSING COSTS AND PREPAID ITEMS.
25. COMPENSATION: Seller Agrees to pay the Buyer's Brokerage, who has a signed a Buyer agreement with the Buyer of the
26. property, the compensation of (check one box):
27. 02.5 % of the Sale Price. Sale price shall be defined as the gross sale price represented on the Purchase Contract
28. and any Amendments thereto and shall not be reduced by any allowance, prepaids, or other concessions to Buyer(s).
29. ❑ $
30. ❑ Seller is not being asked to provide compensation to the Buyer's brokerage.
31. The Seller's willingness and agreement to compensate the Buyer's Brokerage at closing does not create any type of exclusive duty,
32. representation, relationship, or agency agreement between the Seller and the Buyer's Brokerage other than Seller's obligation to
33. make payment as set forth herein. It is the intent that both Listing Brokerage and Buyer Brokerage are third party beneficiaries,
34. only to the extent that compensation to the Brokerages is provided for, to the Purchase Contract by and between Buyer and Seller.
35. Payment of Buyer Brokerage Compensation and Seller Brokerage Compensation in accordance with this Purchase Contract and
36. the separately executed Listing Contract and separately executed Buyer Agreement is a condition of closing. By signing this
37. agreement, Buyer and Seller acknowledge they have read and understand this agreement and agree to the terms as stated.
38. Compensation is negotiable between the parties of a transaction and is not set by law.
39.OTHER TERMS/CONTINGENCIES
40.
41.
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PROPERTY 2527 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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42. The Purchase Price is be paid as follows: (Check the Appropriate Box(s))
43. ❑ CASH to be paid on settlement date. This offer is not contingent upon Buyer obtaining financing. Seller has right to receive
44. verification of funds. Proof of funds (check one) ❑ attached ❑ delivered by_ ❑ Other
45. Buyer is responsible for all settlement fees, including any FinCEN reporting fees.
46. FINCEN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. In the event the contemplated transaction requires submission of a Real Estate Report
47. to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN Report"), the parties to the transaction
48. (Seller(s) and Buyer(s)) shall, within seven (7) days of receiving a request for FinCEN information, provide the Reporting Person
49. with all information necessary to comply with the reporting requirements. Any Buyer or Seller who fails to provide the requested
50. information for themselves or their entity shall be deemed in breach of this Contract. Unless otherwise agreed, Buyer shall be
51. responsible for all fees and costs associated with any FinCEN reporting requirements.
52. ® FINANCING This contract is contingent upon the Buyer obtaining a written commitment for financing with
53. terms as provided in lines 54-62 of this contract.
54. ®Conventional []Conventional Insured
55. ❑ FHA OVA
56. ❑ Land Contract(terms as follows)
57. []OTHER_
58. If Buyer provides written proof Buyer is unable to obtain financing, this contract is terminated and earnest
59. money returned.
60. DOWNPAYMENT 3 (%) percent (or) $ INTEREST RATE not to exceed: 7.2 % per annum
61. TERM OF MORTGAGE/LOAN 30 years. DATE FOR FINANCING CONTINGENCY RELEASE: Or
62. Within 35 days after Accepted offer
63. If Buyer does not make timely delivery of said contingency release by lender approval/commitment letter or Buyer signed
64. release, then Seller may terminate this offer by written notice to Buyer.
65. PRE -APPROVAL LETTER (check one) ® attached ❑ delivered by_ ❑ Other
66. Broker may continue to offer and show the property for sale and Seller may accept backup offers until settlement.
67. SETTLEMENT. Settlement shall occur and legal possession shall be given on or before Date: Or,
68. Within 60 days after theaccepted offer
69. OCCUPANCY. Occupancy shall be given to Buyer (choose one) ® at settlement, or ❑ Date:
70. THIS AGREEMENT IS ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
71. TRUST PAYMENTS. It is agreed that at time of settlement, funds, up to the purchase price, received from the Buyer and/or
72. Buyer's lender may be used to pay taxes, other liens and expenses associated with this transaction, same to be handled under the
73. supervision of the Listing Broker so as to produce marketable title. Seller hereby appoints the Listing Broker, escrow company or
74. lender to receive such funds and make such payments and disbursements.
75. REAL ESTATE TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, AND CHARGES
76. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, all Real Estate taxes due and payable prior to and including the settlement date will
77. be paid by the Seller. Buyers shall be given a credit for such proration at closing (unless this agreement is for an installment
78. contract) based upon the last known actual net real estate taxes payable according to public record. However, if such taxes are
79. based upon a partial assessment of the present property improvements or a changed tax classification as of the date of possession,
80. such proration shall be based on the current millage rate, the assessed value, legislative tax rollbacks and real estate tax exemptions
81. that will actually be applicable as shown by the Assessor's records on the date of possession. All Real Estate Taxes due and
82. payable after the settlement date will be paid by the Buyer. All special assessments that constitute a lien at the time of settlement
83. of this offer are to be paid by Seller. All charges for solid waste removal, utilities, and assessments for maintenance attributable to
84. Seller's possession are to be paid by Seller. All liens caused by Seller(s) ownership, such as mechanics liens, mowing, snow
85. removal, etc. are to be paid by Seller. All subsequent taxes and special assessments are to be paid by Buyer. Interest, rents,
86. homeowners' association dues and assessments, unused fuels, and other appropriate charges shall be prorated as of the date of
87. settlement. Accrued income and expenses, including taxes for the day of closing, shall accrue to the Seller.
88. INSURANCE. Seller shall bear the risk of loss or damage to property prior to settlement or possession, whichever
89. first occurs. Seller agrees to maintain existing insurance, and Buyer may purchase additional insurance. In the
90. event of damage to the property prior to settlement in an amount of not more than 5 percent of the selling price
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PROPERTY 2527 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Address City State
91. Seller will be obligated to repair the property and restore it to the same condition that it was on the date of this
92. offer. If the damage should exceed this amount, Seller shall promptly notify Buyer in writing of the damage and
93. this contract may be terminated at the option of the Buyer and earnest money returned.
94. Should the Buyer elect to complete the transaction despite such damage, Buyer will be entitled to the insurance proceeds relating
95. to the damage, plus a credit towards the purchase price equal to the amount of the Seller's deductible on such policy. However, if
96. the sale is financed by a land contract or a mortgage to Seller, the insurance proceeds shall be held in trust for the sole purpose of
97. restoring the property.
98. INCLUDED PROPERTY (if any). All property that integrally belongs to, are specifically adapted to, or is part
99. of the real estate (except rental items), whether attached or detached, such as but not limited to, wall to wall
100. carpeting and vinyl, light fixtures and bulbs, ceiling fan(s), bathroom mirrors, shades, rods, blinds, awnings,
101. shutters, storm windows, storm doors, screens, plumbing fixtures, automatic heating equipment, air conditioning
102. equipment (except window), door chimes, alarm devices, built-in items and electrical service cable/fencing, garage
103. door opener and control(s), other attached fixtures, radio and/or attached TV antenna/dish and complete TV mounting brackets,
104. fencing, trees, bushes, shrubs, plants, garden bulbs, water heaters and softeners, sump pumps, attached or fitted floor
105. coverings, installed security systems, central vacuum systems and accessories, in -ground lawn sprinkler systems and
106. component parts, built in appliances, fences, fireplace screen, fire grate and attached equipment, appurtenant
107. structures or equipment, storage buildings, rural water membership shall be considered a part of real estate and
108. included in this sale. OTHER INCLUDED ITEMS:
109.
110.
111. EXCLUDED PROPERTY AND RENTAL ITEMS (i.e. water softener, LP or other gas tank):_
112.
113. DUTIES OF PARTIES:
114. Seller and Buyer acknowledge and agree that REALTOR®/Broker(s), its affiliated licensees and employees:
115. must respond to all questions of the parties; however, they are not required to discover hidden defects or give
116. advice on matters outside the scope of their real estate license; make no (and Seller and Buyer are not relying
117. upon) representations or warranties as to the physical or mechanical condition of the property, its size, value,
118. future value, income potential, whether the basement is waterproof, etc.; are not qualified to advise on questions
119. concerning the condition of the property, the legal sufficiency, legal effect or tax consequences of this document
120. or transaction. For such matters, Seller and Buyer are advised to consult the appropriate professional(s).
121.Seller and Buyer acknowledge that the Seller of real property has a legal duty to disclose in good faith material
122.adverse facts and material defects of which Seller has actual knowledge and which a reasonable inspection by
123.Buyer would not reveal. Buyer has the right to obtain inspections, survey and measurements at Buyer's
124.expense. Buyer is advised to request that special provisions be written into this contract prior to signing, to cover
125.any and all conditions which Buyer might consider to be questionable or problematical (whether such be
126.inspection for termites, drainage, water and soil conditions, adequacy of structure or any components, zoning,
127.boundaries, utility connections, or any other matters). Professionals are available within the community to consult regarding
128.these and many other issues relating to your transaction and you are encouraged to consult with such professionals on an
129.as needed basis. By acceptance of the Offer, the Seller warrants and represents: That Seller has disclosed notice or knowledge
130.of any planned public improvement which may result in special assessments or other liens, that no government agency has
131.served any notice requiring repair, alterations or corrections of any existing conditions not previously disclosed. This
132.representation of Seller shall survive the settlement of this transaction. In the event the Seller pays directly any compensation to
133.the Buyer's Agent, the Seller hereby affirms by executing this purchase agreement that they have been informed of their
134. obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.
135. JOINT TENANCY IN PROCEEDS AND IN SECURITY RIGHTS IN REAL ESTATE. If Seller,
136.immediately preceding this offer, holds title to the property in joint tenancy, and such joint tenancy is not later
137.destroyed by operation of law or by acts of Seller, then the proceeds of this sale, and any continuing and/or
138.recaptured rights ofSellerin real estate shall be and continue in Seller as joint tenants with rights of survivorship
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139.and not as tenants in common; and Buyer in the event of the death of either Seller agree to pay any balance of the
140.proceeds of this sale to the surviving Seller and to accept deed from such surviving Seller.
141.CONDITION OF PROPERTY. Seller agrees to remove all debris and all personal property not included herein from the
142.property by possession date unless there is a prior written agreement by the parties. The property shall be delivered to
143.Buyer on the date stipulated above swept and vacuumed and ready for occupancy. At a reasonable time before settlement
144.as pre -approved by the Seller or Seller's agent, the Buyer shall have the right to inspect the property to determine that there
145.has been no significant change in the condition of the property, except for ordinary wear and tear and changes approved by
146.the Buyer, and any defects Seller has elected to cure have been repaired in a good workman like manner.
147.SURVEY. Buyer may, prior to settlement, have the property surveyed at Buyer's expense. If Buyers elects to
148.have the property surveyed, Buyer will have the survey completed at least seven (7) business days prior to the
149.scheduled settlement. If the survey, certified by a Registered Land Surveyor, shows any encroachment on
150.property, or if any improvements located on the subject property encroach on lands of others, such encroachments
151.shall be treated as a title defect.
152.REMEDIES OF THE PARTIES - FORFEITURE - FORECLOSURE
153.If Seller fails to fulfill this agreement, Buyer has the right to terminate the contract and earnest money shall be returned to
154.the Buyer.
155.If Buyer fails to fulfill this agreement, Seller has the right to terminate the contract, all payments by Buyer may be forfeited and
156.retained by Seller as provided in the Laws of the state in which the property is located. In addition to the foregoing remedies,
157.Buyer and Seller each shall be entitled to any and all other remedies, or action at law or in equity, including foreclosure and
158.the party at fault shall pay costs and attorney fees, and a receiver may be appointed.
159. ABSTRACT AND TITLE. Seller shall furnish Buyer an abstract of title, or policy of title insurance, in
160.conformity with this agreement and land title law of the State. If abstract does not show good merchantable
161.title to said property, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, not expressly waived or assumed by the Buyer,
162.Seller shall correct defects in title before settlement is made. Municipal building codes and zoning ordinance or
163.mineral reservations and public easements shall not be construed as title encumbrances. Seller shall pay costs of
164.additional abstracting and/or title work due to act or omission of Seller, including transfers by death of Seller
165.or assigns. Marketable title to be established by the existing land law and title standard of the state in which
166.the property is located.
167.COURT APPROVAL. If the property is an asset of any estate, trust, conservatorship, or receivership, this
168.contract shall be subject to Court approval, unless declared unnecessary by Buyer. If necessary, the appropriate
169.fiduciary shall proceed promptly and diligently to bring the matter on for hearing for Court approval. In this event
170.a Court Officer's Deed shall be used.
17LDEED. Upon payment of purchase price, Seller shall convey title by warranty deed or other instrument that is
172.required by Buyer's attorney.
173.GENERAL PROVISIONS. In the performance of each part of this agreement, time shall be of the essence. This
174.agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and
175.successors in interest of the respective parties. This agreement shall survive the settlement. Paragraph headings
176.are for the convenience of reference and shall not limit nor affect the meaning of this agreement. Words and
177.phrases herein, including any acknowledgement hereof, shall be construed as in the singular or plural number, and
178.as masculine, feminine or neuter gender, according to the context.
179.NOTICE. Any notice required under this Agreement shall be deemed delivered when it is received or provided
180.either by hand delivery, facsimile, electronic communication or certified mail. Persons designated for receipt or to
181.give any notice shall be Seller(s) and Buyer(s) at the addresses set forth below or their Broker or Agent.
182.Electronic or facsimile transmission sent to the other party or to the appropriate Broker, followed by electronic or
183.faxed acknowledgement of receipt, shall constitute delivery of signed document.
184.ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This document and attachments contain the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all
185.prior offers with respect to the property. This Offer may be modified only by a written agreement signed and dated by
186.both parties. This Offer for Real Estate shall not be assigned by Buyer without the written consent of Seller.
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187.MEDIATION. In the event of a dispute, Buyer and Seller agree to consider mediation as an alternative to
188.initiating legal action. The mediation will be conducted in accordance with the rules and procedures of a mutually
189.agreed mediation service. Even when utilizing mediation, parties may still seek legal remedies.
190.ACCEPTANCE. When accepted, this offer shall become a binding contract for the sale and purchase of the
191.above described property and the professional service fee(s) shall be due to the Agent(s) in accordance with the
192.Exclusive Listing Agreement, Buyer Agency Agreement or other written commission agreement, between either
193.party or their Agent(s). This Offer shall not negate or change any of the conditions or terms of said Agreement(s),
194.which, by this reference shall remain in full force and effect through the settlement.
195. DAYS DEFINITION. For the purpose of this contract and any attached documents the term "days" means calendar days,
196. unless otherwise stated.
197.If this offer is not accepted by Seller on or before 5:00 ❑a.m. or ®p.m. Date: 06/17/2026 the offer shall
198.become null and void and earnest money returned to Buyer without liability on the part of said Agent(s) to either
199.party.
200.This offer was presented to Seller by Sharon Gaul/EXIT Realty Unlimited at 2 .m. or ® p.m. Date: 06/13/2026
201.The foregoing offer is (check one): ®ACCEPTED []REJECTED []COUNTERED
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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:
07/10/2026
and for which the charge is 67.87
Su scribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 10th day of July, 2026
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Notary ub 'c in and for Dubuque Ctunty, Iowa.
PP,Ac s JANET K. PAPE
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CITY OF DUBUQE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, will hold a public hearing on the 20th
day of July 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building, 350 West Sixth Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, at
which meeting the City Council proposes to dispose of an
interest in the following described real property by sale to
Jacob F. Bedtka:
Lot 29 in E. Langworthys Addition of Part of Mineral Lot 320
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof,
locally known as 2527 Washington Street.
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.conV 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 July 2026.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 265-26
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL
ESTATE TO JACOB F. BEDTKA, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 2527
Washington Street (the Property) legally described as:
Lot 29 in E. Langworthys Addition of Part of Mineral Lot 320
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof; and
Whereas, the City acquired the property through resolution
transferring ownership of parcel from Dubuques True North; and
Whereas, it is the recommendation of the Housing and
Community Development Department to approve the purchase
agreement for the sale to Jacob F. Bedtka according to the
terms and conditions set out in the purchase agreement in the
public interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to
approve the purchase agreement of the above -described real
estate to Jacob F. Bedtka.
Section 2. That the City Council shall conduct a public
hearing on the proposed purchase agreement in the City Council
Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of July 2026, beginning at 6:30
PM.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized
and directed to publish notice of the public hearing in the
form attached hereto, according to law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of July 2026.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest"/s/Adrienne Breitfelder,
City Clerk
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