JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding DocumentsCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 4.
Copyrighted
August 17, 2026
ITEM TITLE: JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint
Replacement Project - Conduct Public Hearing and Approve
Bidding Documents
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider
City Council adopt the resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated construction
cost amount of $60,000.00 for the JFK Tower Interior Piping
and Expansion Joint Replacement Project, and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION JFK Tower Interior Piping And Expansion
Joint Replacement Project: Approval Of Plans, Specifications,
Form Of Contract, And Estimated Cost
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents
2. JFK Tower Piping Imp PH and Approve P&S Memo
3. JFK Tower Piping Imp Approve P&S Resolution
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project -
Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents
DATE: August 11, 2026
Water Department Director Christopher Lester is recommending City Council adopt the
resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
construction cost amount of $60,000.00 for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and
Expansion Joint Replacement Project.
The proposed contract estimate is above the FY27 expense budget, which has a
current available expense value of $50,000.00 (as of 07/01/2026). Coverage for
expense overages is anticipated to come from the Water Storage Rehabilitation
Program (CIP No. 4281000020) which is also being used for the dry tank cleaning and
inspections activities being conducted at the JFK Tank in coordination with this project.
CIP 4281000020 has a current available construction expense value of $25,000.00 (as
of 07/01/2026) that can be utilized for this purpose.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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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
Nick Connolly, Water Operations Supervisor
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Lester, Water Department Director
DATE: August 11, 2026
SUBJECT: JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project - Conduct
Public Hearing and Approve Bidding Documents
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request the City Council conduct a public hearing and
grant approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the JFK
Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project.
BACKGROUND
The City of Dubuque budgets for and conducts routine water storage inspection and
maintenance activities under the Water Storage Rehabilitation Program. Specific improvements
related to the inspections can be issued as capital improvement projects. The JFK Tower
Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project (CIP No. 4281000080) is the result of
prior year inspections and improvement recommendations. During the inspection of the JFK
Tower (constructed by Landmark Towers in 2001), the existing expansion joint was noted to be
in a state of disrepair. Additionally, the replacement would require the dewatering of the
elevated water tank in order to make the repair. So, the recommendations included adding a
new isolation valve between the fitting and tank contents, making future maintenance on the
fitting possible without dewatering.
The JFK Tower interior piping existing expansion joint is in a state of disrepair and requires
replacement to mitigate against a failure which would result in a loss of tank contents. The
replacement must take place under dewatered conditions and therefore the addition of an
isolation valve is included in the project scope, which will require minor piping adjustments.
Water Department staff have prepared the plans and specifications for the work, including
piping modifications and valve addition, expansion joint replacement, and preparing the
modification areas for refill. The piping modifications details will be included in the project as a
delegated design element, prepared by the tank fabricator's licensed professional. The scope of
work and bidding documents have been finalized and are now ready to be advertised for
bidding.
Please note that due to the tank needing to be dewatered under this project, the Water
Department is planning to conduct a dry tank cleaning and inspection project in coordination
with the tank piping project and include the scope related to dewatering and cleaning the tank,
conducting the tank inspection under dry conditions, and preparing the tank for refill. The
inspection and cleaning efforts will be funded through a separate project CIP and a separate
approval request.
The Engineer's Construction Cost Estimate is $60,000.00.
DISCUSSION
The City Council approved Bid Initiation proceedings at its meeting on August 3, 2026, and the
project was publicly advertised on August 7, 2026.
The public hearing for reviewing the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract, and
estimated project cost is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
The schedule for the project is as follows:
— Council Initiate
August 3, 2026
— Advertise for Bids
August 7, 2026
— Publish the Public Hearing Notice
August 7, 2026
— Public Hearing
August 17, 2026
— Receipt of Bid Proposals
August 27, 2026
— Award Construction Contract
September 7, 2026
— Mobilize Construction Contractor
November 9, 2026
— Substantial Completion Date
November 20, 2026
— Final Completion Date
December 18, 2026
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint
Replacement Project (CIP No. 4281000080) is provided as follows:
Description
Cost Estimate
Legal Expenses
$0.00
Land and Easements
$0.00
Professional Services (Report or Planning)
$0.00
Professional Services (Design)
$0.00
Professional Services (Construction)
$0.00
Construction
$50,000.00
Equipment
$0.00
Contingency
$10,000.00
Total Estimated Project Cost
$60,000.00
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FY27 Budgeted Expenses for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement
Project (CIP No. 4281000080) are provided as follows.
CIP
Fund
Budgeted Expenses
Amount
4281000080
WCF
Construction
$50,000.00
Total Project Budgeted Expenses
$50,000.00
The proposed contract estimate is above the FY27 expense budget, which has a current
available expense value of $50,000.00 (as of 07/01/2026). Coverage for expense overages is
anticipated to come from the Water Storage Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 4281000020)
which is also being used for the dry tank cleaning and inspections activities being conducted at
the JFK Tank in coordination with this project. CIP 4281000020 has a current available
construction expense value of $25,000.00 (as of 07/01/2026) that can be utilized for this
purpose.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
I respectfully request that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion
Joint Replacement Project.
Prepared by Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
cc: Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Eldon Schneider, Water Project Supervisor
Nick Connolly, Water Operations Supervisor
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Prepared by Chris Lester. City of Dubuque Water Department,1902 Hawthorne St. Dubuque IA 52001 (563)589-4291
Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 131' St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100
RESOLUTION NO. 318-26
JFK TOWER INTERIOR PIPING AND
EXPANSION JOINT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
ESTIMATED COST
WHEREAS, the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement
Project will generally consists of the modifications of interior piping for isolation valve
addition and expansion joint replacement, and preparing the modification areas for refill
of the tank. Work is located at the JFK Tower site, located at 3361 John F Kennedy
Road, in Dubuque, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution No. 294-26, dated 3rd day of August,
2026, preliminarily approved the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to published notice and published advertisement for bids, a
public hearing was held on the 17th day of August, 2026 on the plans, specifications, form
of contract, and estimated cost for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint
Replacement Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
total cost for the JFK Tower Interior Piping and Expansion Joint Replacement Project in
the estimated construction amount of $60,000.00, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day of August, 2026.
Brad M. Ca , . agh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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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 17th day of August, 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 and specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for the proposed JFK Water Tower Interior Piping and
Expansion Joint Replacement Project.
The Project generally consists of the modifications of
interior piping for isolation valve addition and expansion
joint replacement, and preparing the modification areas for
refill of the tank. Work is located at the JFK Tower site,
located at 3361 John F Kennedy Road, in Dubuque, Iowa.
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 Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 3rd day
of August, 2026.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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