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Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1City of Dubuque City Council Copyrighted September 8, 2026 ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING # 8. ITEM TITLE: Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council adopt the Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for October 5, 2026 RESOLUTION Of Necessity Finding That Certain Areas To Be Included Within The Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area Meet The Definition Of An Economic Development Area Under Urban Renewal Law, And That Development Of Said Areas Are Necessary In The Interest Of The Residents Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa, And Setting Dates Of Hearing And Consultation On A Proposed Amended And Restated Urban Renewal Plan For Said Area SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for DISPOSITION: October 5, 2026 ATTACHMENTS: 1. MVM Memo Resolution of Necessity Proposed Amended Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026_1 2. Staff Memo 3. Notice of Public Hearing 4. Resolution of Necessity 5. Attachment A - Map Dubuque THE CITY OF uFA�a9a av DuBE 13 Masterpiece on the Mississippi zoo�•*o rP PP 2017202019 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 DATE: September 1, 2026 Assistant Economic Development Director Ian Hatch is recommending City Council adopt the Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for October 5, 2026. The proposed Plan would update language to accurately reflect changes to Iowa Urban Renewal Law stemming from Senate File 2472, including changes to the duration of TIF ordinances and changes to the Low and Moderate Income set aside (LMI set aside). I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Y Mic ael C. Van Milligen ►VA140►TAWA Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jill Connors, Economic Development Director Ian Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director Dubuque Economic Development Department THE CITY OF 1300 (wain street All-AM111094 Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763 UB E vxxwi Office (563) 589-4393 1 I I TTY (563) 690-6678 I® http://www.cityofdubuque.org 2007-2012*2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Ian Hatch, Assistant Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Resolution of Necessity for the Proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, Version 2026.1 DATE: August 27, 2026 INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution of Necessity that: 1) finds that an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area is both necessary and appropriate; and 2) sets a public hearing on the proposed plan for October 5, 2026. The proposed Plan would update language to accurately reflect changes to Iowa Urban Renewal Law stemming from Senate File 2472, including changes to the duration of TIF ordinances and changes to the Low and Moderate Income set aside (LMI set aside). BACKGROUND The Dubuque City Council approved the Urban Renewal Plan (the Plan) for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area (the Area) by Resolution 219-23 dated July 5, 2023. The Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area (the "Area") is an urban renewal area which allows the City of Dubuque to capture tax increment revenue from improvements made in the Area in order to promote housing and residential development activities. The Area was created primarily for the development of a residential district (Switch Homes) and infrastructure improvements including but limited to installation of fiber conduit and vaults, sanitary, storm, and combined sewers, waterworks and watermain extensions, and drainage conduits, channels, and levees. DISCUSSION The primary goal of the Amended and Restated Plan is to stimulate, through public involvement and commitment, private investment in new housing and residential development as defined by the Iowa Code Section 403.17(12) and to provide for infrastructure improvements to that area. This proposed Amended and Restated Plan would result in improved roads and utilities in the Area. The attached Resolution directs staff to prepare an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, to update language based on recent changes to Urban Renewal law under Senate File 2472. The Iowa General Assembly passed Senate File 2472 during the 2026 legislative session. The bill included changes to major provisions of Iowa urban renewal law and tax increment financing (TIF). Because of these changes, some language used in the most recent version of the Plan is no longer up to date. An example includes language discussing the duration of TIF ordinances. Under previous Iowa law, TIF ordinances for market rate housing urban renewal areas, such as the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area, were limited to 10 fiscal years. Under SF 2472, new TIF ordinances for market rate housing urban renewal areas are limited to 23 fiscal years. There is language in the Plan that specifically refers to the prior rule of 10 years, which must be updated. Furthermore, language referring to the Low and Moderate Income (LMI) set aside must be removed. Under previous Iowa law, urban renewal areas for market rate housing were required to set aside a portion of tax increment generated (38.1 % in Dubuque) to be used for supporting Low and Moderate Income housing projects and programs throughout the community. Senate File 2472 repealed the LMI set aside, meaning no new revenue can be specifically diverted and set aside from LMI purposes. Language in the Plan must be updated to reflect this change. Per Chapter 403 of Iowa Code, staff are required to hold a consultation process with the affected taxing entities giving them the opportunity to comment on the proposed Plan prior to the required public hearing by the City Council. Additionally, to the extent the Plan includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public building, an analysis must be provided demonstrating alternative development and funding options for such public buildings. A City Council public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan will be scheduled for October 5, 2026. The public notice will be published four to twenty days before the meeting to allow for the appropriate publication requirements. This will allow time for preparation of the Plan and the consultation process with the taxing entities. K RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP I recommend the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that begins the process of preparing the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area to include the above -described changes and any other applicable updating that may be necessary. The proposed Plan will provide for the continued use of tools that encourage investment and development activities in the Area and support revitalization within the Area and the community at large. CITY OF DUBUQUE, 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 5th day of October, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa. At said meeting the City Council will consider a proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan ("the Plan") for the Switch Homes Urban Renewal Area ("the Area"). The official agenda will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain public input options. The City Council agenda can be accessed at https://cityofdubuque.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/ or by contacting the City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100, ctyclerk(a)_cityofdubug ue.orq. The Amended and Restated Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area is proposed to assist local officials promote housing and residential development in the City of Dubuque ("the City"). The primary goal of the Plan is to stimulate, through public involvement and commitment, private investment in new housing and residential development as defined by the Iowa Code Section 403.17(12). The proposed Plan, if approved, would include public improvements related to housing and residential development within public rights -of -way and project activities that may be undertaken in order to achieve the objectives of the Plan. The Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area is legally described as follows: All of The Farm in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Final Plat recorded as Instrument #2024-00004916, records of Dubuque County, Iowa, and all of the adjacent right of way of West 32nd Street and all of the adjacent right of way of Northwest Arterial, excepting therefrom Lot 85 of The Farm in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Lot 1 of MZH West 32nd Addition, in the City of Dubuque, according to the Plat of Survey recorded as Instrument #2026-00008836, records of Dubuque County, Iowa, and all of the adjacent right of way of West 32nd Street; and Lot 1 & Lot 2 of MZH West 32nd Addition #2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Plat of Survey recorded as Instrument #2026-00008837, records of Dubuque County, Iowa, and all of the adjacent right of way of West 32nd Street all in the City of 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. Written comments regarding the proposed Plan may be submitted to the City Clerk's Office on or before said time of public hearing. Copies of supporting documents for the public hearing are on file in the City Clerk's Office, 50 W. 13t" Street, and may be viewed during normal working hours. Agendas can be accessed at https://www.cityofdubugue.org/Agendas. Individuals with limited English proficiency, vision, hearing or speech impairments or requiring special assistance should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4100, TDD/TTY (563) 690-6678, ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org 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 8th day of September, 2026. Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Prepared by Joe Link Economic Development 1300 Main Street Dubuque IA 52001 (563) 589-4393 Return to Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk, 50 W. 1V St., Dubuque, IA 52001, (563) 589-4100 RESOLUTION NO. 336-26 A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT CERTAIN AREAS TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SWITCH HOMES HOUSING URBAN RENEWAL AREA MEET THE DEFINITION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA UNDER URBAN RENEWAL LAW, AND THAT DEVELOPMENT OF SAID AREAS ARE NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND SETTING DATES OF HEARING AND CONSULTATION ON A PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR SAID AREA. Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area (the "Area") in order to provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and objectives of the foregoing Urban Renewal Plan; and Whereas, City staff have recommended that the Plan be amended to update language in accordance with recent changes to Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code stemming from SF 2472, and that the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan ("Plan") be updated to include additional urban renewal project descriptions and make any other necessary revisions; and Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code requires that before urban renewal authority may be exercised, a City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding that the area in question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so designating such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the municipality. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Switch Homes Housing Urban Renewal Area to accomplish the foregoing purposes and objectives, and to include in such Plan any appropriate project activities and details, to determine an appropriate date for and conduct the consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities concerning the proposed Plan. Section 2. That the City Council hold a public hearing on the adoption of the proposed Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the South Pointe Housing Urban Renewal Area on October 5, 2026, at 6.30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. The notice of said hearing shall generally identify the areas covered by the Plan and the general scope of the urban renewal activities planned for such areas, and said notice shall be published and available to the public not less than four (4) days nor more than twenty (20) days before the date of said meeting. Section 3. That the Economic Development Director is directed to send by ordinary mail a copy of said Plan, the notice of public hearing, a notice of consultation, and, to the extent the Plan includes the use of tax increment revenues for a public building, an analysis of alternative development and funding options for such public buildings, to the Dubuque Community School District and the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, as the affected taxing entities. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2026. ATTEST: Adrienne N. 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