Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for Property at 2098 Central AvenueCity of Dubuque
City Council
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September 8, 2026
ITEM TITLE: Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit
Application for Property at 2098 Central Avenue
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of the
submission of a letter of support to accompany the Iowa
Redevelopment Tax Credit Application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority being submitted by the developer for
redevelopment of 2098 Central Avenue in Dubuque as a
brownfield site.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. MVM Memo Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for
Property at 2098 Central Avenue
2. Staff Memo
3. Letter of Support
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for
Property at 2098 Central Avenue
DATE: August 31, 2026
Economic Development Director Jill Connors is recommending City Council approval of
the submission of a letter of support to accompany the Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit
Application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority being submitted by the developer
for redevelopment of 2098 Central Avenue in Dubuque as a brownfield site.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application for
Property at 2098 Central Avenue
DATE: August 20, 2026
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum presents for City Council review and approval a letter of support to
accompany the Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Application to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority being submitted by the developer for redevelopment of 2098
Central Avenue in Dubuque as a brownfield site.
BACKGROUND
Developers in Iowa can receive tax credits for redeveloping properties known as brownfield
and grayfield sites. Additional tax credits are available for projects that meet or exceed
sustainable design standards as defined by state law. This tax credit program is offered as
a way to promote the economic health of communities by reducing environmental potential
hazards, cleaning up eyesores, creating new jobs and boosting tax revenue.
Brownfield sites are abandoned, idled or underutilized industrial or commercial properties
where real or perceived environmental contamination prevents productive expansion or
redevelopment. Examples of brownfield sites include former gas stations, dry cleaners and
other commercial operations that may have utilized products or materials potentially
hazardous to the environment.
Tax credits of up to 24% of qualifying costs of a brownfield project and up to 30% if the
project meets green building requirements.
The Program is capped at $15 million per fiscal year with a maximum award of $1.5 million
per project.
DISCUSSION
Applications for this program are accepted on an annual basis, due by September 1St. The
following project has requested a letter of support from the City to accompany its
application. This letter confirms the City's recognition that the property meets the state's
definition of a grayfield site and that its redevelopment benefits the community.
The property at 2098 Central Avenue was previously used as a gas station which had a
fuel release that was cleaned up and subsequently received a No Further Action
determination from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Although the current
environmental review does not identify any ongoing environmental concerns, the
developer, Hitzler Rental, LLC, is requesting that the property be considered for Brownfield
status because of its documented environmental history.
The proposed project will rehabilitate an underutilized commercial property and return it to
productive use. The North End Community Marketplace is intended to provide flexible
commercial space for small businesses, entrepreneurs, food vendors, and other
community -oriented uses.
The project represents continued private investment in the Central Avenue corridor and
complements the City's efforts to encourage redevelopment, support small businesses,
improve neighborhood vitality, and promote productive reuse of existing properties.
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I respectfully request City Council approve the submission of the attached letter supporting
the aforementioned application for Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credits, confirming the City's
recognition that the property is eligible for the tax credit based on the state's definition of a
brownfield site.
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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
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Des Moines, IA 50315
Re: IEDA Redevelopment Tax Credit — Program Eligibility for 2098 Central Avenue,
Dubuque, IA 52001 (Brownfield Site)
On behalf of the City of Dubuque, I am pleased to provide this letter of support for Hitzler
Rental, LLC's application to the Iowa Redevelopment Tax Credit Program for the
redevelopment of the property at 2098 Central Avenue into the North End Community
Marketplace.
The property located at 2098 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA meets the criteria of a
Brownfield Site as defined in Iowa Code Section 15.291 and Administrative Code 261-
65.2(15), and the City of Dubuque supports this project and application.
Brownfield sites are abandoned, idled or underutilized industrial or commercial properties
where real or perceived environmental contamination prevents productive expansion or
redevelopment. Examples of brownfield sites include former gas stations, dry cleaners
and other commercial operations that may have utilized products or materials potentially
hazardous to the environment.
The property at 2098 Central Avenue was previously used as a gas station which had a
fuel release that was cleaned up and subsequently received a No Further Action
determination from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Although the current
environmental review does not identify any ongoing environmental concerns, Hitzler
Rental, LLC is requesting that the property be considered for Brownfield status because
of its documented environmental history.
The proposed project will rehabilitate an underutilized commercial property and return it
to productive use. The North End Community Marketplace is intended to provide flexible
commercial space for small businesses, entrepreneurs, food vendors, and other
community -oriented uses.
The project represents continued private investment in the Central Avenue corridor and
complements the City's efforts to encourage redevelopment, support small businesses,
improve neighborhood vitality, and promote productive reuse of existing properties.
The City of Dubuque supports the redevelopment of 2098 Central Avenue and believes
the project has the potential to contribute positively to the surrounding neighborhood and
the continued revitalization of the Central Avenue corridor.
We appreciate the Iowa Economic Development Authority's consideration of this project
for assistance through the Redevelopment Tax Credit Program.
Sincerely,
Jill Connors, Economic Development Director
City of Dubuque, Iowa
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