Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) – Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation ProjectCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 3.
Copyrighted
August 3, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000
Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan
Fund Program) — Terminal Street Pumping Station
Rehabilitation Project
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council approve the issuance of not to exceed
$2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
Revolving Loan Fund Program) Terminal Street Pumping
Station Rehabilitation Project, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Taking additional action on proposal to enter
into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Terminal Lift Station SRF Public Hearing_MVM Memo_2026_07_28
2. Terminal Lift Station SRF Public Hearing_Staff memo_2026_07_28
3. 2nd Half Hrg Only Sewer Rev LDA (Pumping Station Rehab) (Dubuque #28 2026)-
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THE C
DUUB--'*--TE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Dubuque
All-Anerin City
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2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) —
Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project
DATE: July 28, 2026
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Larson recommends that a public hearing held on the
issuance of not to exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State
Revolving Loan Fund Program) Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project.
The State Revolving Fund loan will have a variable interest rate of 2.85% plus a servicing
fee of 0.25%, a twenty-year term, and will be abated from the sanitary sewer fund.
The proceedings have been prepared to show as a first step the receipt of any oral or
written objections from any resident or property owner to the proposed action of the
Council to authorize the form of Loan and Disbursement Agreement and issue the
Notes to the Iowa Finance Authority. A summary of objections received or made, if any,
should be attached to the proceedings. After all objections have been received and
considered if the Council decides to enter into the Agreement and issue the Notes, a
form of resolution follows that should be introduced and adopted, entitled "Resolution
taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and
Disbursement Agreement."
In the event the Council decides to abandon the proposal, then the form of resolution
included in said proceedings should not be adopted. In this event, a motion merely be
adopted to the effect that such proposal is abandoned.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mich el C. Van Milligen
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MCVM/jml
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Brian DeMoss, Finance Manager
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Dubuque
All -America City
I I.,
2007 • 2012 • 2013
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,542,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan Fund Program) —
Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project
DATE: July 29, 2026
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum requests the City Council to conduct a public hearing on the issuance
of a not to exceed $2,542,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan
Fund Program) Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project.
BACKGROUND
The Terminal Street Lift Station is a critical component of the City's wastewater collection
system. It is part of the system that conveys approximately 65% of the total wastewater
flow to the Water & Resource Recovery Center (WRRC). Originally constructed in 1958,
the facility is beyond its intended service life.
In October of 2015, the City sought proposals from consulting engineering firms to perform
engineering analysis and assessment of the Cedar Stret and Terminal Street Lift Stations,
as well as the 42-inch diameter force main that they jointly discharge to that carries
wastewater to the WRRC. In January of 2016, the City Council authorized entering
contract negotiations with Strand as the selected consultant to perform the engineering
analysis. And in March of 2016, the City Council authorized entering into a contract with
Strand Associates that included the analysis of the Terminal Street Lift Station.
As part of their analysis, Strand evaluated the condition of the Terminal Street Lift Station
and developed design documents for major upgrades to the facility. Plans were being
developed to do extensive rehab the facility, including new pumps and improvements to
the wet well. These improvements were anticipated to cost between $5 and $6 million.
While working on those plans, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) informed the
City of its plans to construct a new Mississippi River bridge. The Terminal Street Lift
Station is located immediately adjacent to the existing bridge, and it is possible that the
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footprint of a new structure could impact or require relocation of the facility. Given this
uncertainty, the City scaled back the scope of improvements to focus only on those
necessary to safely and effectively operate the lift station for at least the next eight years,
rather than proceeding with a full-scale upgrade.
The continued need for rehabilitating the lift station was underscored in August 2025 when
the lift station experienced a critical failure, resulting in approximately $250,000 in
unplanned repair costs and the discharge of untreated wastewater to the Mississippi River.
City staff responded immediately and worked through the night to mitigate and minimize
the release, restoring operations as quickly as possible. This event highlighted the
vulnerability of the existing facility and the importance of making targeted improvements to
ensure continued reliable operation until a decision is made regarding the location of the
new U.S. HWY Bridge proposed by the IDOT.
In April 2026, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the public bidding process
and setting a public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the 2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project.
DISCUSSION
Based on the completed evaluation and subsequent coordination with Strand Associates, a
refined scope of improvements has been developed for the Terminal Street Lift Station. This
scope is intentionally focused on addressing the most critical operational, safety, and
reliability deficiencies while maintaining flexibility given the uncertainty associated with the
future Iowa Department of Transportation bridge project.
The proposed work includes cleaning of the wet well, which will both facilitate installation of
new gates and allow for a more thorough inspection and assessment of existing conditions.
This effort is expected to inform any potential future phases of improvements, if warranted.
Additional improvements include installation of new gates within the wet well, a new hoist
(overhead crane) system to enable safe removal and replacement of pumps for
maintenance, upgraded access doors to improve safety for staff, and roof repairs to prevent
water infiltration that disrupts operations.
These improvements are intentionally limited to those necessary to support safe, reliable,
and cost-effective maintenance and operation of the lift station over the next eight years.
The focus is on reducing the likelihood of unplanned failures, improving working conditions
for staff, and maintaining system performance without overinvesting in infrastructure that
may ultimately be impacted by future bridge construction.
The August 2025 failure further demonstrated the risks associated with continued operation
of the existing facility without these improvements. The combination of emergency response
costs, operational disruption, and environmental risk underscores the importance of
proactively addressing known deficiencies rather than relying on reactive repairs.
The State Revolving Fund loan will have a variable interest rate of 2.85% plus a servicing
fee of 0.25%, a twenty-year term, and will be abated from the sanitary sewer fund.
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ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request the City Council conduct a public hearing for the proposed issuance
not to exceed $2,542,000 in Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State Revolving Loan
Fund Program) for Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project.
Attachments
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Brian DeMoss, Finance Manager
Laura Bendorf, Budget Manager
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DO R S EY
DORSEY+WHITNEY LLP
July 28, 2026
VIA EMAIL
Jenny Larson
Chief Financial Officer
Dubuque, Iowa
Re: $2,542,000 SRF Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement
Our File No. 430411-28
Dear Jenny:
We have prepared and attach proceedings for the August 3, 2026, City Council meeting related to the
public hearing and additional action on the Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the
"Agreement") in connection with the 2026 Terminal Street Pumping Station Rehabilitation Project.
The proceedings attached include the following items:
1. Minutes of the meeting covering the public hearing, followed by the resolution taking
additional action in connection with the Agreement. This resolution simply sets forth the City Council's
determination to enter into the Agreement in the future, and its adoption constitutes the "additional action"
required by the Iowa Code.
2. Attestation Certificate with respect to the validity of the transcript.
On August 3, 2026, the City Council should meet as scheduled and hold the hearing on its intention to
enter into the Agreement. The minutes as drafted assume that no objections will be filed or made.
Please return one fully executed copy of these proceedings to our office as soon as possible. Please
call me if you have questions.
Best regards,
David D. Grossklaus
John P. Danos
Attachments
cc: Crenna Brumwell
Adrienne Breitfelder
Deron Muehring
Tionna Pooler
Tony Toigo
Lee Wagner
Yolanda Attaway
8oi Grand Avenue I Suite gioo I Des Moines, IA 150309-8002 IT 53-5.283.3-000 I dorsey.com
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Dubuque / 430411-28 / 2nd'/x Hrg Only Sewer Rev (Pumping Station Rehab)
(Hearing — Sewer Revenue)
430411-28
Dubuque, Iowa
August 3, 2026
The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on August 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6ffi St, Second Floor Council Chambers, Dubuque, Iowa.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor, and the roll was called showing the following
members of the Council present and absent:
Present: Mayor (r.wonc,,) , bu,)J Mc:/n6rs L�
Absent:
• • Other Business- -
PUBLIC HEARING
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This being the time and place specified for holding the public hearing and taking action on
the proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement, the City Clerk
announced that no written objections had been placed on file. Whereupon, the Mayor called for
any written or oral objections, and there being none, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION
After due consideration and discussion, Council Member
Re r (' K
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member
[Je tkod . The Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said resolution, and
the roll being called, the following Council Members voted:
Ayes: Re,' f �, We � e n � "C kQ, j ST�ye �UVaha�N 655d l Spra/i l"
Nays:
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted, as follows:
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-28 / 2nd'/2 Hrg Only Sewer Rev (Pumping Station Rehab)
RESOLUTION NO. 300-26
Resolution taking additional action on proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan
and Disbursement Agreement
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (the "City"), in Dubuque County, State of Iowa, did
heretofore establish a Municipal Sanitary Sewer System (the "Utility") in and for the City which
has continuously supplied sanitary sewer service in and to the City and its inhabitants since its
establishment; and
WHEREAS, the management and control of the Utility are vested in the City Council (the
"Council"), and no board of trustees exists for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to prior resolutions of the Council, the City has heretofore issued
Sewer Revenue bonds or notes as set forth in prior proceedings of the Council, and a portion of
such prior Sewer Revenue debt remains outstanding (the "Outstanding Indebtedness"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the resolutions relating to and authorizing the Outstanding
Indebtedness (the "Outstanding Bond Resolutions") the City reserved the right to issue additional
obligations payable from the net revenues of the Utility and ranking on a parity with the
Outstanding Indebtedness under the terms and conditions set forth in the Outstanding Bond
Resolutions; and
WHEREAS, the City has heretofore proposed to contract indebtedness and enter into a
certain Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement') and to borrow
money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $2,542,000, pursuant to the provisions of
Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, for the purpose of paying the cost, to that extent, of planning,
designing and constructing improvements and extensions to the Utility, and has published notice
of the proposed action and has held a hearing thereon on August 3, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby determines to enter into the Agreement in the
future and orders that Sewer Revenue Bonds be issued at such time in evidence thereof. The City
Council further declares that this resolution constitutes the "additional action" required by
Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa.
Section 2. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, to
the extent of such conflict.
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-28 / 2nd'/2 Hrg Only Sewer Rev (Pumping Station Rehab)
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval, as provided by law.
Passed and approved August 3, 2026.
Mayor
Attest:
A�I-UL
City Clerk
• • Other Business- -
On motion and vote, the meeting adjourned.
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Attest:
City Clerk
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
Dubuque / 430411-28 / 2nd'/2 Hrg Only Sewer Rev (Pumping Station Rehab)
ATTESTATION CERTIFICATE:
STATE OF IOWA
DUBUQUE COUNTY SS:
CITY OF DUBUQUE
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, do hereby certify that attached hereto
is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the City Council relating to the hearing on the City
Council's intention to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement in a
principal amount not to exceed $2,542,000.
WITNESS MY HAND this Fh day of Anus 1 92026.
City Clerk
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DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP, ATTORNEYS, DES MOINES, IOWA
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:
07/24/2026
and for which the charge is 33.33
Subscribed to b4fore me, a Notary b ' in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 28th day of July, 2026
Notary P bli in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
JANET K. PAPE
o Commission Number 199659
_ r My Commission Expires
o 12/11 /2028
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE
PROCEEDINGS TO ENTER INTO A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,542,000
(SEWER REVENUE)
The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, will meet on
August 3, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Historic Federal
Building, 350 W. 6th St, Second Floor Council Chambers,
Dubuque, Iowa, for the purpose of instituting proceedings and
taking action to enter into a loan and disbursement agreement
(the ?Agreement?) and to borrow money thereunder in a
principal amount not to exceed $2,542,000 for the purpose of
paying the cost, to that extent, of planning, designing and
constructing improvements and extensions to the Municipal
Sanitary Sewer System (the ?Utility?) of the City.
The Agreement will not constitute a general obligation of
the City, nor will it be payable in any manner by taxation
but, together with the City's outstanding Sewer Revenue
Indebtedness and any additional obligations of the City as may
be hereafter issued and outstanding from time to time ranking
on a parity therewith, will be payable solely and only from
the Net Revenues of the Utility.
At that time and place, oral or written objections may be
filed or made to the proposal to enter into the Agreement.
After receiving objections, the City may determine to enter
into the Agreement, in which case, the decision will be final
unless appealed to the District Court within fifteen (15) days
thereafter.
By order of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Adrienne Breitfelder
City Clerk
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