2001 Comp Plan Goals & Objectiih the:
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Planning Services Department
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Re: Update of 2001 Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives
July 25, 2001
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Attached are the recommended goals and objectives for the 2001 Comprehensive Plan
Update. The goals and objectives were developed by the City of Dubuque's Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission with input from city staff and the public. The
Commission has held a public hearing on the recommended update as required by
Chapter 36 of the City Code.
The attached document contains the original text from the 1995 Comprehensive Plan
with text recommended for deletion crossed out and revised text is BOLDED SMALL
CAPITAL LETTERS,
The Commission's recommended revisions are very few and are found in the goals and
objectives of the following elements:
Land Use and Urban Design None
Transportation None
Infrastructure Goal 11
Environmental Quality Goals 1,2,3,5,6,7 and 9
City Fiscal Goals 3,6 and 7
Economic Development Goals 7, 10 and 11
Health Goals 1,2,3,5 and 7
Housing Goals 1,2 and 3
Human Services Goals 2,3 and 6
Education Goals 2,6,7 and 9
Cultural Arts None
Recreation Goal 3
Public Safety Goal 6
Diversity Goal 2 ~.
3.3
3.4
Encourage annexation of land suitable for industrial usage if necessary.
Lessen negntive ' ~nnpacts to residential areas which are located near indusu/at areas.
4. To balance open space and environmental preservation with the
community's development needs.
4.1 Protect and preserve existing open space and purk land to meet the comm~mitys needs.
4.2 Enenurage expm~on of urban green spaces in suitable locations.
4.3 Provide open space easily acce.~ble to residents at neighborhood level.
4.4 Incorporate green space into all new development wherever poss~le.
4.5 Limit development along bluff lines and protect scenic vistas.
4.6 Protect and enhance riverfront and related wetlands, waterway corridors and other
sensitive land areas.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Encourage that the physical character and form of the city reflects its
hi~oric setting and that the built environment is compatible with the
city's natural environment.
Define and enhance city gateways and focal points to create a sense of place.
Protect and preserve the city's historic buildings, urban pattern and natural environment.
Protect natural vistas from the clutter of inappropriate physical development.
Promote quality in the design and construction of new public and private development.
6.2
6.3
Encourage the concept of mixed use development to create diverse and
serf-sufficient neighborhoods.
Promote a compatible mix of land uses that create a diversified urban environment that
mixes shopping, employment, recreation and residential opportanities where appropriate.
Buffer and protect ineomlmta"ole uses from each other.
Limit sprawl and aggregate travel time through use of mixed use developments.
7. To encourage redevelopment opportunities within the city in an effort to
revitalize unused or underused property while promoting the
preservation of viable and affordable housing stock.
7.1 Encourage redevelopment or adaptive muse of vacant or tmderotili~xxl buildings and
sites.
7.2 Promote in fill development, where appropriate, to encourage more compact urban form
and avoid needless and costly sprawL
7.3 Promote redevelopment that maximizes existing infrastructure.
7.4 Strive to elimlnaIo slum nnd blighL
To provide physical accessibility throughout the city.
8.1 Encourage and facilitate urban access~'bility by walking, cycling and/or public tmn~t as
well as by auto.
8.2 Encourage new de~lopment concepts that by design enable people to walk to work,
school, day care, shopping and recreatio~
8.3 Facilitate, where possible, enhanced accesm'b'flity w~thin existing development.
8.4 Encourage ~he development of pathways that llng the commuaity together in a cohesive
8.5 Encourage the provision of access to persons with disab'ffitie~
9. To promote principles of good urban design as part of aH development.
9.1 Enhar~e the aesthetics of new and existing developmem - design, landscaping, purkln~
sig~age - with special sensitivity to the historic character and building materials found
ill tho commurlity.
9.2 Avoid negative impacts on established development and street systen~
9.3 Encourage environmentally compatible and sensitive design that fits the development
site.
9.4 Promote energy conservation efforts in building design, materials and orientation.
9.5 Reflect land conservation practices in density and building patterns to encourage compact
urban form versus sprawl.
9.6 Provide for flexible development requirements that avoid duplication in design,
9.7 Adapt land use controls to fit the various historic development patterns and
neighborhoods that reflect urban, suburban and rural characteristics.
9.8 Compliment the hllman scale and historic bulk and mass of existing structures when
desi~tming new or redeveloped strum.
10. To plan for the city's future and orderly development within a regional
context.
10.1 Consider the community's regional setting and economy when assessing the oppommities
and constraints for land development.
10.2 Minimize the negative impact of urban fringe development on regional watersheds,
ecosystems and rural infrastructure.
10.3 Encourage city-county cooperation to develop policies for development of fringe areas, to
enhance development and avoid uur~da*ed sprawl.
10.4 Limit undefined urban sprawl by clearly defining the city's edge with open space,
bringing corridors of green into the city along natural and roadway corridors.
10.5 Eneomage cooperative regional planning with all levels of government, to develop a
strategic plan for fringe area development that may include annexation.
10.6 Bala ~nce farmland and ~ area preservation with the need to annex developable land
for urban expan.q~on.
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TRANSPORTATION GOALS must address a safe, efficient ami aesthetically appealing
transportalion system, which is essential to tie the community together and to link the commanity
to the regior~ Transportation networks to the nation are irnportant for economic growth because
they provide needed access for the import and export of goods and services, as well as for
visitors to Dubuque. The circulation pattern and condition of the local street system should not
only provide safe, reliable access to work schools, shopping and residences but also will have a
major influence on where future growth is likely to occur. The location and quality of otham
means of transportatiorg including an airport, public transit, pathways, railroads, highways and
navigable water, in nddition to providing accessibility to all parts of the community, are
important factors for new and expanding business, industry and residenlial development.
1. To provide, maintain and improve safe and efficient movement on the
City's street system.
1.1 Continue the ongoing street construction program, providing for timely maintenance,
repair and reconstruction of the City street system
1.2 h:~,lement sound safety cngincering principles and practices in the area of street lighting,
street layout, speed limits, street signage, street pavement ~tdping, and traffic signals.
1.3 Maimain the street system's cominuity and safety.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
To plan long-range for both local and regional street and highway
systems to ensure safe, efficient access into and through the city and to
support urban growth in an appropriate development pattern.
Coordinate with regional transportation agencies to maintain and update a long-range
transportation plan_
Coordinate with regional transportation agencies involved with highway planning and
]~ve the existing street network to reduce traffic capacity restraints and improve
Involve the public in the transportation planning process.
Plan for aesthetically appealing streets and highways, with particular focus on gateway
opportunities.
3. To facilitate improved four-lane access for surface transportation from
Dubuque to major cities in the region.
3.1 Plan future transportation facilities with local, ~gional, state and federal agencie~
3.2 Work with regional tran- ~nportation agencies in the development of an improved highway
system to serve thc City.
3.3 Strive for a street and highway system, which meets current and future traffic needs.
4. To encourage an efficient, affordable and accessible transit system in the
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city for the transit-dependent population and as an alternative means of
transportation.
4.1 Work toward meeting the changing needs of the tlttnsit dependellt.
4.2 Strive to meet the needs of both existing and new housing dcvelopmenls, as well as
4.3 Obtain Federal and State capital and operating assistance grams to the maximum extent
4.4 Work toward providing a safe, clean, timely, affordable and comfoOable mode o f public
4.5 Continue to provide the best posm'ble transit system in the most cost-efficient manner.
4.6 Work with proper agencies to continue to receive adequate funding.
5.1
5.2
To meet the special transportation needs of the elderly and disabled.
Maintain the City transit systems to serve these transit submarkets, as appropriate.
Utilize para-transit vehicles to provide service to eligible disabled citizens of Dubuque.
6.2
6.3
To maintain safe and efficient utilization of the riverfront for both land
and water based commercial, industrial and recreational traffic.
Coordinate the implementation of the four planning components of the Riverfi'ont Plan
with other public and private organizations.
Promote adequate harbor, channel and dock depth~
Encourage development and maintenance ofriverfxont facilities.
7. To provide safe and efficient airport services to the community and the
region.
7.1 Establi.qh the Dubuque Regional Airport as the center of airline passenger activity for
northeast Iowa, noffitwest Illinois and southwest Wisconsin.
7.2 Expand the air cargo services provided at the Dubuque Regional Airport.
7.3 Develop portions of the Dubuque Regional Airport for industrial uses, both aviation and
7.4 Promote airport zoning to control conflicts in and around airport facilities.
7.5 Implement the Airport Master Plan, through various funding resource~ as available~
8. To support rail opportunities for both commercial/industrial and
lmssenger service.
8. I Develop cooperatively rail, river and trucking appropriate multi-modal access, which will
promote an efficient system throughout the region_
8.2 Work with railroads and other private concerns to develop mutually acceptable
arrangements for the locations oft~,,,,inal facilities.
8.3 Reduce auto-train conflicts during the peak travel demand hours.
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8.4 Encourage the reintroduclion of imssenger rail service into the regiom
9. To establish improved hike and bike routes in the city to encourage.
alternative modes of transportation.
9.1 Develop a comprehensive regional system of bikeways and/or multi-purpose trails which
minimize Conflicts hetwe~ motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
9.2 Provide a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly tran~rtation network.
9.3 Consider relevant bicycle and pedestrian elements in all new transportation projects.
9.4 Encourage development patterns more eompat~le with non-motorized travel.
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INFI64STRUCTURE GOALS must address the maintenance, improvement and capacities
of aging vaility and street systems while continuing to provide extensions and expansions of these
systems to meet changing conmmnity needs. "New"forms of infrastructure, including
communication and data arid information processing systems, have become an important aspect
of our community's l~fe and HvelihoocL The pace arm extent of the city's growth and development
pattern will impact the timing and demand for infrastructure provisior~ Public expenditures for
infrastruea~e can shape the city's land use pattern as effectively as development reg~d_atjons.
The phasing of new and extended infrastructure must be based on both the fiseal capability of the
City and sound land use decisions made in an integrated management process.
1. To provide, maintain and improve a cost-effective, functional and self-
supporting water utility system.
1.1 Ensure an adequate water supply.
1.2 Erasure cost-effective delivery of water.
1.3 Ensure a safe water supply that meets all local, state and federal water quality standards.
2. To provide, maintain and improve cost-effective, functional and self-
supporting sanitary sewer and water pollution control systems.
2.1 Maintain the integrity of the sanitary sewer system
2.2 Operate the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and sanitary sewer system efficiently.
2.3 Minimize odors emanating tiom the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP).
2.4 Meet all local, state and federal air and water quality standards.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
To provide, maintain and improve a safe and functional storm sewer
system.
Maintain the integrity of the storm sewer system~
Maximive the capabilities of the City's retention basins.
Meet all local, state and federal standards for stormwater discharge.
Identify existing and potential run-off problem areas, and alleviate with appropriate
mitigation strategies, where possible.
4. To provide, maintain and improve a cost-effective, safe and functional
surface transportation system.
4.1 Continue the ongoing street construction program, enmaqng the timely maintenance,
repair and reconstruction of the Cit,fs streets and bridges.
4.2 Identify new technologies, new materials and new conceptz for street maintenance,
restoration and reconstmctio~
4.3 Seek alternative funding sources for consUuction and maintenance.
4.4 Malmain City alleys, guardrail~ street lights, traffic cono'ol lights, street pavement
rnarldngs, traffic sigl~S, s~ffeet Bame signs, walls and other related facilities.
4.5 Extcod th~ life and improve ti~ quality o f tlg citystrect system through preventative
5. To provide for, maintain and improve safe, accessible public sidewalks
and steps throughout the community, where possible.
5.1 Maintain and improve the condition of public sidewalks, steps, walks and handrails.
5.2 l~,mure reasovahle removal of snow and ice accumulations from public sidewalks, steps
and walks.
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
To provide, maintain and improve an accessible, functional and self-
supporting parking system.
Provide, maintain alld improve a par~ing system designed to meet the needs of the
patrons of downtown business and retail establishments and downtown vmlJloyees.
~n~ th~ firmngial int~ity of th~ parking system by meeting bond covenants that
require the park~ system to be self-supporting and by continuing sound fiscal
mar~gemelR pragtiges.
Meet the requirements of federal and state laws regulating public handicapped designated
Promote and practice preventative maintenance programa to protect the longevity of the
parking garage structures.
Maintain and improve the aesthetic qualities oftbo parking system's facilities.
7. To provide, maintain and improve the floodwaH, harbors and boat
ramps for industrial, commercial and recreational use of the riverfront.
7.1 Coordinate the implementation of the Public In~astracture planning component of thc
Riverfrom Plan with other public and private organizations.
7.2 Provide aesthetically attxactive waterfront areas.
7.3 Encourage the development and maintenance ofrivvxfiont facilities.
7.4 Operate ~ maintain tl~ floodwall facility.
7.5 Promote adequate harbor, channel and dock depths.
8. To provide, maintain and improve an accessible and functional
communication infrastructure.
8.1 Promote compatibility and connection of Dubuque's co~wunication ~cture to key
state, regional, natio,~! and global networks and systems.
8.2 Promote fair treatment of citizens by telecommunications service providers.
8.3 Deto-.ine Dubuque's communication infrasmmtme m~ds relevant to renewal of the
Cable TV franchise.
8.4 Continue to promote maximum use of public, educational and governmen~ access
programming to inc~ase c~i~.n awareness.
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8.5 Promote reasonable tra, xwni~sion capacity on new-communication systems that is
dedicated to non-commercial government, education and public interest uses.
8.6 Promote equitable access to essential levels of communication systems, services and
oppommities by under-served segments of the community.
9. To provide, maintain and improve a cost-effective and functional data
and information processing system.
9.1 Utili~ methods of systems implementation that make the best use ofthe City's resources
for the systems that are implemented.
9.2 Establish standards for the City organi~tion for definition and articulation of system
needs, for acq-i~/on, development and performance of information systems, and for
description, documentation and caretaking responsibilities of such systems.
9.3 Encourage the use of data processing technology and advances to improve service
delivery and increase euq, loyee productivity within the City Ol'gani:mtion.
10. To provide, maintain and improve City-owned buildings, structures,
facilities and properties.
10.1 Maintain and improve the energy efficiency and aesthetic qualities of City-owned
buildings, structure, facilities and properties.
10.2 Assure accessibility to City-owned buildings, structures, facilities and properties.
1 0.3 Utilize principles of good design and/or historic preservation in all public projects.
11. To plan for, build or improve infrastructure systems to meet anticipated
growth and development nc.:ds.
11.1 ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT IN AREAS WN~.RE EXISTING
1122 F.n~qure future infrastructure capacity will exist for future identified growth areas.
1 1.3 Er~qure that City utility rate structures are both adequate to meet obligations and future
needs and are equitable for services received by residential, commercial and industrial
USe~5.
11.4 Investigate usefulness of technological advances to optimize services.
11.5 Plan for orderly replacement and upgrade of public and private comm~mication
in~mraeture with attention to features, capacity, compatibility and future growth.
11.6 Consider oppommltles for buried public and private communication infi~kqtructure during
planning for street, water and sewer construction projects.
11.7 Work with the Iowa Department of Transportation 0DOT) and the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area T~mLtion Study (DMATS) on the thnely development of new
highway and arterial street systems to provide growth potential for the future.
11.8 Provide sanitary sewer and water main extea~sions within the city in a timely manner,
11.9 Evaluate periodically the water systems storage and hydraulics to ensure ability to serve
fuRn~ growth demands.
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11.10 Provide a "looped" water distn~0ution system, where practical
11.11 Continue to encourage and enhance downtown development by striving to meet current
parking needs and providing expansion programs that are cost-effective ~nd innovative.
11.12 Monitor and coordinate appropriate implementation of gas and electric delivery systems
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ENVIRO~~ QUALITY GOALS must ad, ess the b~lanee between responsible
stew~dship and protection of our environment and the impacts of urban Frying. And while there
is grow~ng public awareness that personal health and safety can be directly effected by the
livability and sustainability of our immediate environment, it must also be understood that a
conmmnity can both affect and be affected by regional and even global enviromnental issues.
Dubuque's natural and built environments establish the city's appearance and image as a
healthy, safe and viable place to live, work and play.
1. To create a sustainable environment that successfully balances urhan
growth and development with ecological constrainls.
1.1 ~ ENCOt~RAGg expansion and rccruittnem of environmentally conscious
1.2 Ma'mtain and plan for opemmo~E green space aa development and public
i.,p~ovomont~ O~Ul'.
1.3 I~r. nTn~, eRES~RVE, AnD promote linkages or connections of open/green spaces,
1.4 Coordinate the implementation of the Environment Planning component of the Riverfront
Plan with other public and private organi?atJons.
1.~ PROMOTE AND ENFORCE PROGRAMS THAT Mll~l~ SOIL EROSION.
2. To promote conservation practices that result in responsible use of non-
renewable natural resources.
2.1 Consider the potential for agricultural land preservation and/or production in any actions
2.2 FaCilitate the de':e!epment ef ~a: and ':f~d ~ cncr~ AW~ DEVELOPMENT,
AND USE OF ALTERNATIVE ENERG~
2.3 Promote awareness and use of alternaIe, renewable resources.
2.4 Encourage weatherization and energy conservation measures in bitild~g
coaatruction/remedeling.
2.5 Promote programs to improve energy efficiency.
3. To educate citizens about environmental issues affecting their lives and
their community.
Ii~lb'l TI~TIO]~ TO R~PORT ig]q¥11~OPO/l~]qTAL INDICATOR STATUS AND TRENDS TO THE
~TY YEARLY.
3~ Develop ongoing environmental education programs for citizens of all ages o'~.~ c.a
3.3 Educate the comm. ni~y on the human health effects of environmental issues and
problems.
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4. To protect and preserve ex[qting water supplies and air quality and
ensure that future water and air quality is safeguarded.
4.1 Identify and develop potential controlling measures to safeguard water and air q, allty.
4.2 Identify and evaluate potelafial water supplies and water storage measures~
4.3 Promote the enforcement of regulations relative to protecting and preserving exist'rog
4.4 Ensure aH new development meets the applicable standards for water and air quality
4.5 Consider alternatives to incineration ofwastewater sludge; e.g. more beneficial use.
4.6 Protect, control and maintain the water distribution system to preserve water quality and
meet state and federal mandates.
4.7 Assure ground wate~ protection and adequate water quality of our strean~ and rivers.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
To a88111~ ~ APPROPRIATE control, collection and disposal of
stormwater, wnstewater, solid wastes and household hazardous wastes.
Promote reduction and proper disposal of mJSmEss ~ household hazardous waste.
Promote reduction and proper disposal of solid waste.
Assure a safe and sanitary environment along the city's streets, alleys and other
propenie~
Provide a sanitary environment through the :~ IMeL~M~nTATION OF BEST
MA~AGEM~I~r PRACTIC~ rn 'rm~ collection and disposal of stormwater and wastewater.
Provide a sanitary environment through the proper collection and di~.~ :~ of solid wastes
in accordance with enviromnentai and aesthetic standards.
Prevem toxic waste discharge into the wastewater treatment ~:x~ a~,,,~ .~r the
environment.
Operate the landfill and yard waste ,~apost-site PRoofs :~ ~; in co ~-, brmance with state
and federal en~.'m--o~mme.-.*,~2 ~ ~ea?,~~ REGULATIONS c .~*~.~;':~ ~ ~POSAL'rOROUGH
BENEFICIAL USE OPTIONS.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
To promote residential and bns~ness rec,~ye~, ~ ...... PROGRAMS that
reduce, reuse, recycle, AND SAFELY DISPOSE OF the community's .-v~te
DISCARD stream.
Continue and expand recycling efforts.
Promote use of recycled products Ann ghWmO~ALL¥ FRH,'~Rnm.~ 1,trgcRnslmg.
Educate the community concerning recycling and other solid waste reduction methods.
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7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
To promote the protection, preservation and enhancement of the
biodiversity of the city's bluffs, prairies, wetlands, waterways and aH
natural areas.
Identify, a~s~o~ ~ protect areas of rare, native and sensitive habitat (including
prairies and woodlands) with concern to the evolving undexstanding of management
Encourage environmentally appropriate public use o~ and access to, the community's
bluffs, wetlands and waterway~
Enhance protection and restoration of these sensitive areas as development and
redevelopment occurs, including along the riven'from.
Provide an aesthetically attm~ve city riverfxont for use by industrial, recreational,
residemlal and commercial interests.
8. To promote community clean-up and beautification efforts with other
public and private interests.
8.1 Encourage clean-up/beautification for the public, private and business sectors.
8.2 Encourage plantings of native species conducive to urban native wildlife.
9.1
9.2
9.3
To meet OR EXCEED the mandates of all Federal, State and local laws
regulating environmental quality in an expeditious manner.
Gain knowledge of and promote compliance with rn~ndatcs.
Evaluate current and alternative local measures for monitoring and enforcement of
Encourage the environmentally conscious purchase, use and disposal of hazardous
chemic, als,
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CITY FI?~CAL GOALS mu~ .d~ess the allocation of limited available resources among
competing interests, departments, activities and programs. These goals should develop an
acceptable balance of costs and services with respect to quality, quantity and financing. City
fiscal goals should emphasize policy and budget objectives, demands on and accomplishments of
City governmental units and alternative funding and service levels. The purpose of these City
Fiscal goals is to help focns on the major policy decisions of what services City government will
provide, who will pay for them and the impliccaions of such decisions in achieving the goals in
all elements of the Comprehensive Plato
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
To promote the fiscal soundness and viability of City government
operations.
Use nonrecm~h~ revenues only to fund nonrecurring expenditures.
Maintain or upgrade the City's bond rating.
Monitor changing conditions, trends and legislation as it impacts the City's fiscal position
and promote appropriate fiscal policy and guidelines to maintain the City's sound fiscal
condition.
Identify and evaluate revenue alternatives to City property ta~
Minimize program costs by using sound purchasing pmcticns.
Minimi?e program costs by using sound risk management practices.
2. To communicate the City's fiscal management process in language
understandable to the general public.
2.1 Continue to refine the Citizens Guide to the Budget.
2.2 Encourage increased public participation throughout the budget process.
2.3 Continue to help citizens understand local govcrnmen~ financing, such as the allocation
of property tax askings hetween the City, County and schools.
2.4 Continue to meet national standards for the City's budget presenmlion, such as the
Govmmment Finance Officers Association for review.
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3.1
3.2
3.3
To provide reports and financial data that are accurate, timely and
meaningful and which satisfy the need for sound f'r~cal policy
formulation, efficient City management and full disclosure of City
f'manees.
Base all financial reports on generally accepted and appropriate accounting principles.
Continue to meet national standards for the City's anmlal finarl~ial report, such as the
Govermnem Financ~ Officers Association for review.
C] TO ]~ll~:lCl' Mtr~cIrAL TI~AS~' ASSOC~T~ON R~Q~ 'to
'IIlE WRI'I'IEN ~ POLICY' CE]~I'II~'IEDo
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4.1
4.2
To minimize the impact of economic swings on the Cityts operating
budget by making the budget more recession-proof.
Promote economic development efforts to expand the property tax base and to im~r~ove
and~or implement "growth" revenues for the City.
Allocate revenue sources sensitive to economic conditions primarily to deferrable capital
i ~n,q~rove~nent projects, when possible, to allow the City to maintain a steady revenue
stream to fund operotlng expenses.
5. To emphasize the use of fees and user charges to maintain existing City
services and reduce reliance on federal and state funding sources as web
as local property taxes while remaining sensitive to program access and
availability for those with low or moderate incomes.
5.1 Pursue federal, sta~e and private fututinE to he~p fmanco City services and minimi~'e the
property tax burden, but avoid service or funding commitments aRer such outside
funding ends.
5.2 Explore new options for alternative revenue sources to propen'y taxes.
5.3 Maintain access to and avallab'flity of essential City services to low and moderate income
5.4 Establish reasonable user fees and charges for services where appropriate, so that thoso
who utilize or directly benefit l~om a City servico activity or facility also help pay for it.
6. To improve City government productivity and service delivery and
identify alternative means of service delivery.
6.1 Review all City services and programs for operational efficiencies to improve service
levels and delivery, and/or to implement cost containment measures.
6.2 Review all City boards and commimions ON A PERIODIC BASIS to identify possible
changes for irn~r~oved performance.
6.3 Identify mtditional City government activities where volunteers could supplement City
employees, or where services could he "spun of P to nongovernment groups or sponsors.
6.4 Utilize employee involvement as a means to i,~,;ove productivity and service delivery.
6.5 Encourage citizen input to help identify productivity and service delivery needs.
7.1
7.2
To determine the work effort required and the costs to meet increased
service delivery requests and/or mandates.
Support clmnEes in federal and sm~e laws, sucll AS HOl~ RULE, to eliminate or reduce
Identify and forecast impacts, options, and realistic annual and long-term maintenance
and operational costs and responsibilities early in the budgeting process for each service
request or mandate.
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7.3
7.5
Consider new City services primarily when either -additional revenues or expenditure
reductions are demonstrated, or when mandated by state or federal law.
Focus City policy decisions on what services the City will provide, who will pay for
them, and the implications of such decisions.
8.1
8.2
8.3
To make decisions on achieving goals in all elements of the
Comprehensive Plan based on competition for and distribution of
limited resources.
Continue to encourage citizen participation in the City's comprehensive plan and budget
process.
U~ tlhe commRRity visioning process and the comprehensive planning process to assist
the City Council, City adminisaration and community leaders in setting priorities for
implementation.
Establish a plan for dism~aution of limited resources based on the City Council's goals
9. To examine public and private funding sources and alternative means to
accomplish goals in ali elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
9.1 Collaborate with members of the comm~mity to implemem Cay Council goals and
9.2 Identify public and private funding sources, and alternative means to accomplish goals
for which the City governmem has direct authority and responsibility.
9.3 Encourage other area service providers, private earities and community leaders to
identify private fu~ing and other similar means to realize goals within their areas,
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS must co~uinue the active and vital
collaboration between public and private sectors to promote the economic health and well-being
of our regiot~ Economic development encompasse~ well-informed decisions regarding business
retention and recruitment, work force development, available and appropriate locations for new
business and industry, public investment in supportive infrastructure and financial incentives
which can induce private investment and economic growti~ The preservation and expansion of
the community's economic base should be a prime objective. Unless existing business and
i~d~_~_stry are healthy and there are expanding employment opportuniaes that pay a living wage,
the population will not be stable, the tax base will decline and government's ability to finance
public services and facilities will be impaired The future development of the community
depends on maintaining and enhancing local economic development efforts directed towards
these goals.
1. To reduce unemployment, achieve economic stab'dity, and increase the
standard of living for aH citizen~
1.1 Establish and maintain a broad COmmlJnity consellsUS regarding the dh'ection of
economic developmem efforts.
1.2 Continue to diversify the commercial/industrial base.
1.3 Fac'ditate access to economic incentives for quality job creation and/or tax base
enhancement.
1.4 Continue to use a unified economic development team, with public/private sector
involvement, to tackle the City's economic development goals.
1.5 Reduce barriers to economic growth, while recognizing the City's regulatory functior~
1.6 Identify additional resources to aid in economic development.
1.7 Develop and maintain a community socio-demographic data base as an information
clearinghouse for economic development.
2. To build a highly skilled, flexible work force.
2.1 Work with local educational institutions to coordinate training/skill requirements to meet
the needs of local employers.
2.2 Reduce banSem to obtaining necessary or upgraded job skii[q.
2.3 Utilize the talems and experience of mature workers who bring special skills and
knowledge to the work force.
2.4 Create an informational clearinghouse that coordinates job training, placement and skills
development.
2.5 Continue to develop and deliver educational programming over the widest array of
media.
2.6 Provide information on work skil[q development and available employment opportanities
through print, electronic and telecommunications media.
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To eoneentrate on retaining and expanding existing local businesses.
Continue an active pattne~ip of business, educational institutions, community
organlv~0ons and govemme~ to provide information to local businesses.
3.2 Assist local firms in finding appropriate developm~at sites for expansion.
3.3 Encourage exi~issg neighborhood employers to grow "in place~, keeping jobs close to
where people live.
3.4 Retain existing manRfa~eing firms and faciliLn'~_~ their expa:lxs~on.
3.5 Maintain and streagth~ Dubuque~ position as a retM1 centex in the trade area.
3.6 Malntain and expand the local health care indust~s share of the regional market.
3.7 Retain and ~xpand the base of service industry employment.
3.8 Support downtown revitaH~on and neighborhood business development.
4.1
4.2
4.3
To increase the number of small firms within Dubuque by fostering
local entreprencurship.
Remove barriers to allowing in-home businesses to be successful.
Strengthen program~ which provide business development, information and technical
5.1
5.2
5.3
To recruit businesses that are suited to the area, require a highly skilled
work force or are willing to train an entry-level work force and are
experiencing growth.
Offer assistance to businesses and induslries that produce exports or import substitutes
and that provide higher wages and benefits to their employees.
Promote opportunities in the Dubuque area to targeted businesses and industries.
Continue a collaborative recruitmem strategy among business, non-profits and
government.
6. To work toward identifying the economic needs of the chronically
unemployed and underemployed in Dubuque, and encourage
programming - including education and retraining - to meet those
6.1 Understand the impediments to employmem for this sector of the population.
6.2 Collaborate with unemployed and underemployed persons and potential employers to
find creative ways to ovexcome barriers.
6.3 Target unemployed young adults (ages 18-24) for job/skills training, providing
6.4 Promote access to resources and tools for education, tra~n[n~ and supportive services
through a variety of means and media.
Bring business, labor, education and government together to solve work fome
development problem~
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7. To mnint~n and strengthen Dubuque's position us a tourist destination.
7.1 Promot~ ~ attrac~n~
7.2 Establish a variety of additional year-round tourist attractions.
7.3 lmplemem recommel~dmions in the Riverftont Plan to add ~menities for both citizens and
tourists along the ~i River.
7.4 Focus R~SOORC~S ON An~a~c.n~s Rnn~ Puoagcr.
8. To strengthen the local tax Imse.
g.1 Expancl and diversify the tax base.
8,2 Attract and retain capital intensive industries for increased property values.
8.3 Encourage propa~ improvements and revitalization throughout the City.
8.4 Annex additional land~ as necessary and as possible, to accommodate projected
commercial and industrial expansion.
To establish and maintain housing and transportation, communication,
and utility systems which support and foster quality development.
9.1 Coordinate the provision of supportive infrastructure in concurrence with new
development.
9.2 Evaluate new development impacts on existing City infrastrllctti~ and services to calSUl'e
9.3 Capture the opportunities of the information superhighway for economic development.
9.4 Continue efforts to llnk Dubuque with major transportation networks.
9.5 Coordinate infrastructure investment strategy with government, business and local
10. To promote the provision of an adequate supply of vacant, development-
ready land for commercial and industrial use.
10.1 PROMOT~ Rr.n~x, ra~OrMr~rr o~r ~tmTmG VACANT OR UND~UTn.~.n mtOrgaT~r~
10.2 Evaluate pote~ai commercial and industrial development sites, based on the City's
Future Land Use Map.
10.3 Protect development potential of appropriate sites.
10.4 Pm vide for a~ona~ical and nou-~elated indusUial park development at the airport.
10.5 Annex growth areas, as necessary and as possible, to ensur~ adeq~mto, supply of
developable land and to control development on the city's fringe.
11. To utilize the riverfront as an outstanding economic development
opportunity.
11.1 Coordinate the impleme~tmlon of the Economic Development planning component of the
Riverffont Plan with other public and private organizations.
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11 ~2 Promote a vision and development consensus for the Fourth Street Penin.~tfla.
11.3 Promote retention and expansion of river-dependent uses, while reco~onizing
caxdronmental constraints.
11.4 Foster enhanced recreational access to the river as an economic development strategy.
11.5 Foc~s ~ on A~zmcn's Rlv-Z~ rRo~c-r.
12. To encourage development that is environmentally sensitive.
12.1 Target environmentally sensitive business and industry in recruitment efforts.
12.2 Fa~ development of businesses and industries that are committed to enhancing local
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J~_~_~ ~ C~O~ must address health and medical issues that fall within the scope of both
public andprivate providers. Gove~rnment often cites "health, safety and the general welfare" as
necessary and im~rtant public purposes. The public's health and continued wellness must be of
concern to the community as a whole. The promotion of good public health pracaces and
lifestyles and the provision of necessa~ and adequate private health care to all members of the
commmtity must be the shared responsibility of both the public and private sectors.
1. To reduce and prevent the occurrence of disease, disability and years of
potential life loss in the community.
1.1 Dccrez~ smoking ~nd tobacco use by poople of all ages, I'ARTI~)LARLY VOtrrn.
1 & Incazr4~g -r~ ~ OF TOBACCO-FRF~ Srr~ IN DUBUQUE COUNTY.
1.3 Increase the proportion ofpcople age 40 and over who receive regular exams for colon,
1.4 Reduce the hospitalization rate for pulmonary disease thro-gh polmonary rehabilitation
1.5 Reduce the v,mber of adults in Dubuque County with high cholesterol and high blood
pressure through increased screevings, education and follow-up procedures.
1.6 ~ MAINTAIN ~omm~mity awareIless, testing and treatment of sexually trmt~axitted
diseases (STD's) and Human Immtmodefi¢iency Virus (HIV).
1.7 Increase the proportion ofpcople of all ages who follow preventative measures for skin
1.8 Continue a prevea ~tati~e health program which includes public information and education
on current health issues.
1.9 Continue to control the spread of communicable disease in the commtmity through
informmion, investigation and immunization 'rngOUGU A COMe~m~.~SWE
COORDINATED APPROACll Lrr~ J~NG CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
1.10 Encourage participation in age and risk based preventative health care tests, screenings
2. To promote the physical and mental health, SAFETY, and wellness of the
citizens of Dubuque through educational and outreach efforts.
2.1 Maintain citizen participation in the implementation of a community health ~ns
As~gssMga~r ~ ~MPRO~ plan.
2.2 Continue to evaluate awl Al~i~ J.¥ assesa the health status of tbe community to plan
2.3 Increase community awareness that injuries caused by violent behavior are a public
2.4 Incrca~ the prupo~don of Dubuque County employers/work sites that offer nutrition
education, weight managcaaeat, stress reduction and/or weflness programa,
effectively treated in affordable ways.
2.6 Develop a comp~aensive mental health service delivery system for Dubuque County.
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2.7
2.8
2.9
Create ~ommulfity pa~icipatioll designed to reduc~ the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles
in Dubuque County.
Reduce the prevalence oflging overweight (based on Body Mass Index) among people
aged 18 and over in Dubuque County.
Develop an interagen~y sa~egic plan to increase the availability of and aceass to a foil
continuum of substance abuse Em0CATION, prevention and treatment service~
3. To promote access to adequate health services for all members of the
community.
3.1 Expand current program~ and services for underserved and high risk populations, Le.,
persom isolated in rural settings, culturally-diverse indivi&mi% and other groups with
3.2 Create access to comrmmity mental health treatment (on an equal basis with medical
trem~ent) thronEh a collaborative effort of federal, state, local, private and charitable
agencies for individuals with diagnosablc mental illness delivered in a timely and
confidential manner.
3.3 Promote health, safety and wellness by developing and helping to establish model
commRDity ~ ~ prograrn~
4. To address the special health needs of pregnant women, children and the
elderly.
4.1 Develop a system for obtaining and reportlnE reliable cl~t~ for maternal iILfant, AND
CmLD be~dth across aL] Dubuque County providers.
4.2 Increase awareness of the definition of domestic violence and commRllity resources for
intervention.
4.3 Reduce substance abuse of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, mafijnana And other drugs among
yonth ( 12-18 years of age) and pregnant women in Dubuque County.
4.4 Improve children's health and mortality through increased use of car seats, breastfeeding
and health screenings, and through fewer teenage pregnancies.
4.5 Continue to provide a health malnmnance service whereby the elderly can be treated at
5. To create safe and sanitary work, play and housing environments.
5.1 Strive for a community which provides a variety of easily accessible recreational
program~ and oppommities at moderate or no cost to participants.
5.2 Iuerea~ the numb~ of employera And organlv~-ions offering safety, prevention,
substance abuse and employee assistance programs~
5.3 Work with area schools to expaml edueatiollal programming for a preventative health
program_
5.4 Cosdhme to promote a safe And healthy environment by ensurinE sanitary conditions and
practices in accordance with municipal public healtlg hou~ and environmental
ordinances, codes and roglllation~.
5.5 Continue to protect and promote safe and sanitary -conditions at food service
establi.~hments and by food purveyors.
5.6 CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING CONDITIONS THROUGH
RE~DUC~ON OF RADON, I.~..&D HAZARD~, CARBON MONOXID~ POISONING, AND
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6. To contain the rising costs of health enre in an equitable, efficient and
collaborative manner through community-wide plnnning.
6.1 St~s the efficient delivery ofhigh-qual~ health care.
6.2 Develop a data base of community health resources of Dui~lue area providers and
payers, including information on benefit plan% utili~tion and cost mechani.~m~. ,
6.3 Facilitate active, responsible participation by health care consumers.
6.4 Educate the comm~mity regard~g the heatth status of the community and the existing
health care system in Dubuque.
6.$ Contin-e an ongoing forum to address health c~e quality, reform and cost containment at
the community level
7. To retain and recruit quality health and medical personnel for our
community.
7.1 Improve satisfaction ratings of health and medical personnel with health care
admini~ation and facilities.
7.2 Work to retain and recruit quality health and medical personnel, especially in occupations
with a ~e of skilled m~.~,/~ workers.
7.3 Use satisfaction surveys t~om health care system users to improve services, facilities and
employee performance.
8. To become a regional health care center providing a full-range of both
general and specialty health and medical services.
8.1 Provide health and medical services coverage to area rural hospitals.
8.2 Network area rural hospitals' information systems with Dubuque providers.
8.3 h,,; hove ~ss to primary care physician services through ~x~a~nt ~ to area
medical commm~ity.
&4 Provide secure and simplified access to financial, clinical, admini.~,ative and
management dntn from any location in thc henlth ca~e information systen~
8.5 Provide q~mlity services and/or facilities as ~ including an emphasis on outpatient
Cal~.
8.6 Evaluate the need for expanded mental healt~ behavioral health, rehabilitation and
HOUSING GOALS must address the issues of housing availability, affordability and
accessibility for all members of the community. Public intervention in the private housing
market is sometimes necessary to promote and/or encourage quality, saf~ sanitary and
affordable houso~ to administer federal income assistance to those in greatest need or to spur
reinvestment andrenewal in ~r~.,'ting older neighborhoods. Theprovision of shelter is a basic
human need that demands special attention in the arena of human services delivery and stands
alone as an important elemer,~ Our community's very image is reflected in large measure by the
pride and well-being displayed in our neighborhood&
1. To preserve exisling housing and exi.~ting =!dcr, residential
neighborhoods.
1.1 Enforce minimmn housing quality standards in all rental hon,-lng through systematic code
1.2 Monitor and seek to conlrol loss of viable rental housing stoelc
1.3 Expand the City's use o£housing preservation programs whenever appropriate and
1.4 Promote programs to ~.~ove energy efficiency and enlist the participation ofutility
companies in promotional efforts.
1.5 Ma~imiTe participation in and use of low-interest rehabilitation loan funds.
1.6 Recycle exkaim~ vacant or under-utiliT~l structur~ such as convents and industrial
buildings, into affordable honking, where appropriate.
1.7 PROMOIm EDUCATIONAL WORI~HOPS WITHIN NEIGHBORHOODS.
2. To promote the creation and maintenance of an adequate supply of
sound, affordable housing integrated throughout the community.
2.1 Promote City partnerships with private sector, non-profit, other government agencies and
neighborhood groups to access available public funding and attract private capital for
affordable housing developmenL
2.3 Administer the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program to benefit lower-income families
seeking affordable rental housing.
eq~'¥' ~..a'.'~.~r~c.n p~-n.~..=~ ENCOURAGE LOCAL LENDERS TO WORK Wrrtl SENIOR
HOMEOII~N~RS TO RlgItABillTATE/REMODE~L OR REPAIR lg~JSTING HOM~S.
3. To expand the opportunities for homeowncrship, especially for LOW TO
sioma~A~ income homeboida
3.1 Encourage the use of flexible development regulations in order to assist affordable
housing production and decrea~ housing costs.
3.2 Encourage loenl lenders to participate in program~ designed to assist flrst-tlme home
3.3 Promote infill housing developmem opportunities, in the city's older neighborhoods,
through a combination of public subsidy, affordable housing incentives and owner sweat
eqa~.
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4.1
4.2
4.3
To promote fair housing opportunity for residents in ali city
neighborhoods.
Provide for effective implementation of existing fair housing progr~m~.
Involve neighborhood residents to the fullest extent posm~ote when planning affordable
Monitor, evaluate and work to minlmi~e federal, stato and local codes and regulations
that are possible barriers to development of housing, particularly for persons with
disab'flities or low income,
5.1
5~2
5.3
To assist local service agencies in providing shelter and semi-
independent living for persons in need of supportive services.
Monitor and evaluate homeless and other special needs populations in order to doeumem
needs and design assistance program~.
Provide technical as~tance to agencies in preparation of applicatiom for program
funding.
Continue to develop partnerships with area agencies in sponsorship of housing initiatives
for special needs popnlmious.
6. To promote the understanding that the availability and affordability of
housing is an important key to successful economic development.
6.1 Promote corporate participation in employer-assisted housing, for home purchase
ass~ for e~1oyee~
6.2 Encourage local imaitatious, ke., hospitals, colleges, to establish replacemem ho, ning
programs for hoganE lost to corporate expansions.
6.3 Encourage corporate participation in the Federal Low Income Tax Credit Progmm~ for
purposes of investtnent in affordable housing development.
6.4 Encourage use of corporate pension funds for investment in affordable housing
development.
7. To promote the public's awaren~,s of housing needs and issues through
informational and educational efforts.
7.1 Serve aa a cka~h~ghouse of ini~rmation for housing issues and information, to include
7.2 Monitor housing market conditions and avallab'flity ofhou~ing
7.3 Provide workshops for area housing industry members (contractors, lenders, realtors)
regarding changing regulatory m~,,t~es, i.e., lead-based paint~ asbestos removal.
7.4 Work to combat the "lqot In My Back Yard", or NIMBY, symirome by dispelling
stereotypes associated with affordable housing.
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Continue to develop ~ with housing indust~ gr°ups (Board of Realtors, Mortgage
Lende~ Association, Dub~ue Area Landlords Association) to promote cooperation and
consensus-building regardin~ housing issues.
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~,~E R FICE$ CrOAL~ must address a variety °f needs resulting from societal
changes, economic restructuring ami demographic shifts. These goals strive for an optimum
level of service, that is, the greatest degree attainable under local conditions and acknowledging
competition for limited available resources, gr3ile other Cornprehensive Plan elements deal
more directly with economic development, housing, healtl~ environmental quality, education;
tr~ation and public safety, City government has an indirect role in the provision of needed
human services to community residents as it works with and is supportive of area providers.
1.2
1.3
1.4
To work with area providers to promote optimum health care services
for community resident~
Increase the number of Dubuque area citizens with health care financing and health
insurance.
Foster prescription dl~ assistance or coverage for the poor.
Suppo~ services to improve mental heal&
Reduce substance abuse/chemical dependency.
2. To work with area providers to promote optimum services to meet food,
clothing, shelter, transportation and other basic material needs.
2.1 Encourage 'rm~ USE OF food assistance and nutrition programs for people in poverty
LOW OR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLI~.
2.2 Increase the supply of adequate, affordable housing for low and moderate income
2.3 Foster services that meet basic material needs of the elderly, disabled and children.
2.4 Encourage a publicJprivate coalition to address h, man services needs.
2.5 E~moino. GE ~'r~z~ P,~riCIrA~O~ m ma~a~ sra~wtx co~ Acrnon
3. To work with area providers to promote optimum individual and
collective safety.
3.1 Reduce the rate of domestic V~o~ng~, INCLUDING ~ :H i a ~ ABUSE AND DEPENDENT ADULT
3.2 Promote the ExPansion OF emergency shelter and protective services program~
3.3 Facilitate the provision of foster care and legal services programs.
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4. To work with area providers to promote optimum social and family
relationships.
4.1 ~ the supply and range ofavailable, affordable day care, especially for low and
4.2 Increase the opporttmities for the elderly to maintain an independent lifestyle.
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4~3 Support rig continuation and expansion of family ~xvices and foster c, ar~.
5.' To work with area providers to promote optimum income security and
economic opportunity for community residents.
5.1 Target ~conomic development efforts at creating jobs that pay salaries adequate to
support a family.
5.2 Support the provision ofjob training, personal fi:arm/mi security and job support
programs.
5.3 Dex:rease the number of area residenls who live below the poverty level
5.4 Eneomage lineal educational in~ifitations to adequmely prepare the local work force to
meet the needs of a changing economy.
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
To work with area providers so that human services are supported and
delivered in an effective and efficient manner.
Improve effective coordination and citizen involvement in service delivery, eOLICY
DEV~PblElqT AND PROGR.4~4 IMPLEMENTATION.
Coutluae to coordinate, jointly plan. and improve services through organized community
action.
Encourage more self-reliance, to reduce the ne. cd for subsidized human services.
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EDUC.'I TION GOALS must address the educationa~and informmional needs of all
members of the conmnmity as l~e-long learning opporlrmi~es are mad,, available at many levels
of interest and for all ages and abilities. Efh,~a~on must not be relegated to the schools alone
but must become a collaborative experience that weds public and private sector, business and
government, parent trod child in partnership with each other and our educational institutions. A
community's quality of lO% and ability to attract and retain both economic growth and residents
often depends on the quality and quantity of educational facilities and services.
1.1
1.2
1.3
To support opportunities for life-long learning for residents of all ages.
Support efforts to increase adult literacy.
Promote access to all levels of education for all persons.
Support individuals of all ages in pursuit of a sustained program of learning independem
of any educational provider.
2. To provide access to timely, accurate and useful information through
reflding, AUDIO-VISUAL, AND ELECTRONIC materials through the public
library.
2.1 Provide and enhance quality on-site, telephone and electronic reference services.
2.2 Coordinate and share resources to serve better the needs of the public.
2.3 Feature current, high-demand, high-interest rrmteri~l~ in a variety of format~ for persom
of all age~
2.4 Promote use and awmenesa of the public h3~ry.
3. To create and deliver a quality education that allows ali students to
reach their highest potential
3.1 Promote a variety of assessment tools, methods and strategies to evaluate and/or
document student progm~
3.2 Champion superior standards of academic excellence, in which values are ~ntegrated in
the lives and work of all members of the school community.
3.3 Support a comtm:hemive educational program that provides services to students ranEinE
placement course~
3.4 Strive to prepare students for careers, lifelong lemming and cifizen.~hlp in contemporary
4. To address the special pre-school educational nccds of children in the
commnni~y.
4.1 Promote and enhance program~ for parent cducation~
4.2 Encomag~ families' use of th~ public h~orary through services for parents aad parents and
children together.
4.3 Encourage pre-school children to develop an interest in reading and learning.
4.4 Enhance programming activities for pre-school children.
5. To increase the involvement of parents and the community in our
schools.
5.1 Promote parental and other citizen ownership and participation in the educational system.
5.3 Provide a safe school onvironmelR.
& To build partnerships between the private sector and schools to ensure
that educational outcomes meet the n~ds of both future employers and
employees, ENABLING THE DUBUQUE AREA TO HAVE THE HIGHEST SKILLED
INCUMBENT WORKFORCE IN THE STATE.
6.1 Encourage r~ployment programs that promote pmtnersh~s among bus/ness, soc'ml
6.2 Foster business and industry involvement in the educational process.
6.3 Seek the support of the entire commnnlty to meet the educational challenges of the
future.
6.4 Respond to the changing educational and human needs of the comml~ty, with emphasis
on quality higher edueatio~
6.5 Expand business and industry ~ves for delivery of custom~?ed training and other
workforce development activities.
6.6 INCREASE 'l'ltl6 PF~n~aNTAGE OF GRADUATES OF DUBUQUE AREA SCHOOLS WHO E~
'ru~ DUBUQUE AREA WORKFORCE.
7.2
7.3
7.4
To develop responsible citizens and leaders to meet the challenges of a
cF~n~ .wc~ MULTICUL~ America and gloimi society.
Promote oppommities for ail scgmems of the community to participate in leadership
Fac'ditatc the recnfitmcnt of youth for leadership roles in all segments of the comm~mity.
Emphasize in the learning process the global natme of the work environment.
Promote q, allty global, multi-cultural, non-sexist education at all levels.
8.1
8.2
8.3
To provide quality educational facilities in appropriate locations
throughout the community to meet changing demographic and
development patterns.
Improve and expand college fae'flities, including student hou~ing, as a result of increased
Extend informational OplXaXvunities beyond the walls of existing imtitatiom.
Enhance the capability of educational facilities to meet the needs of citizens, as changing
demographic projections indicate.
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8.4 Foster a learning environme~ tl~ utilizes state-o~-the-mt technologies.
9. To identify .':.ce: sources of funding and increased efficiencies to
maintain and/or expand educational programs and facilities.
9.1 lntegra~ coordinate and pool resources among private and public educational
9.2 Identify ~nnovative strategics to seek major funding from new sources to supplement
shrinking traditional local, state and federal funding.
9.3 Foster quality management of educational services and facilities.
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CgdF[.~ JLi~TS GO~JI.S nmst address the arts ~s an important aspect of our
conmmni~'s basic quality ofl~ The cultural arts not only enrich our experiences but e&;cnte
us about the world we live it~ The diversity of the world as represented through the cultural arts
is one way to share the culture and knowledge of different peoples and places. The freedom and
opportunity to create and explore the culttaxtl arts should not he understated or ignored
1. To celebrate the arts as an opportunity to enjoy and enrich community
1.1 Promote o~ities for residents ofand visitors to Dubuque to enjoy the arts.
1.2 Encomag~ arts and cultllral progl~mming year-round for children and adults in the
1.3 Foster multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary artistic and educational opportunities to expand
cultural horizons and ~vc the qual~ of life.
1.4 Encourag~ oppommilies for personal, edncationai~ cultural and recreational enrichment.
1.5 Promote collections, services, experiences and programs that respond to individual and
commanity needs.
1.6 Promote the arts as a common ground for all members of the community.
2. To provide a variety of affordable and accessible cultural arts activities
and resources for all ages.
2.1 Expand cultural and recreational opportunities for youth and senior citizens.
2.2 Coordinate and increase public and private support of wide-ranging, affordable cultural
and recreational events and organiTations.
2.3 Support affordable access to cultural arts activities and resources, whenever possible.
2.4 Promote a~a~tsa'ble arts a~ivities for members of the community, regardless of
disabilitie~
2.5 Develop expanded, affordable use of public facilities.
3. To promote affordable and accessible spectator and participatory arts
experiences and cultural events.
3.1 Continue and expand the opporttmities to bring cultural events to community facilities.
3.2 Promote a~ drama, music and dance experiences for m~diences and participants of all
3.3 Contin~ and expand the role of the Five Flags Center as a major center for cultural
events, conveations and arts experiences.
3.4 Develop aild streugthell a stroilg comm~lllity ~ of silpport.
4.1
4.2
To utilize the arts to encourage a better understanding of the cultural
diversity of the workL
Encourage presentations of minority artists and arts reflectin4g ethnic traditions.
Foster global awareness activities and intercultural education.
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4.3 Foster the celebration of cultural diversity.
5. To support the expression of the cultural arts and access to that
expression.
5.1 Promote the concept of intellectual and general cultural and artistic freedom of
5.2 Foster aecessable cultural opportunities which increase appreciation and broaden
5.3 Provide the recorded wisdom, expcriences and ideas of othcrs - assembled, organized
and made access'hie to all
5.4 Maintain opporttmities for arts groups to utilize the Five Flags Cemer and Five Flags
Theater for the expression of art.
5.5 Promote free expression of and full access to that e~ion of artists worldwide.
5.6 Promote and improve public awareness and appreciation of the arts.
5.7 Preserve, collect and interpret the fine arts.
6. To safeguard the cultural and historic resources of the community as
crifieul to the quality of life and the attractiveness of Dubuque.
6.1 Promote the preservation of historic buildings and architectural resources in the
commlmity.
6.2 Educate the c{.,,,,,anity about the benefits of historic preservation to the community's
q~mllty of life, economic development efforts, tourism and tax base enhancemem.
6.3 Explore, preserve and interpret for present and future generations, the history of Dubuque
and the Mississippi River.
6.4 Increase appreciation, education, technical assistance and fimding for the commuult3ds
historical and archit~ural heritage.
7. To encourage the availability of adequate facilities to support arts
activities.
7.1 Promote ~n and reuse of historic buildings and sites in the community for the
cultural arts.
7.2 Strive to maintain cultural arts, emertalnment and cominuing education services offered
by local cultural and educational ~ons.
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RECRE/ITION GO, ILS must address the provision of facilities and activJties for leisure
time enjoyment by all members of the commmtity. Both public and private resources are needed
to provide a full range of recreaffonal experiences. The community's overall health, wellness
and quality of 10re are interrelated with the variety and availability of parks, open space and
recreational opportunities that are accessible to ail. Accessibility includes bothpbysical and
financial access to recreational facilities and activitie~ Recreation can serve to meet posith~e
human needs and is one of the key factors in Dubuque's livability.
1. To provide a safe park and recreation system that continues to meet the
community's needs for useable and accessible park and open space.
1.1 Maintain the existing high-quality, safe park and recreation system.
1.2 Identify the type of parks, park facilities and hike/bike trail~ lacking in the community.
1.3 Identify potential park and recreation sites and hike/bike trails to meet the needs
1.4 Identify funding sources for land acquisition and development.
2. To promote and encourage the wholesome and enjoyable year-round use
of leisure time.
2.1 Update periodically the marketing plan to promote the City's Leisure Se~wices.
2.2 Develop a marketing plan to promote the benefits of proper use of leisure time.
2.3 Idemify the times and locations to offer programs so as to make them easily accesmble to
2.1
3.2
3.3
To offer a variety of affordable and accessible spectator and
participatory events and experiences FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Identify potential users and promotexs to provide spotting events, concerts and floor
Identify sponsors to host soRball tournaments at the McAleece Park and Recreation
Comiolex.
Continue to meet the needs ofthe community for adult leagues in a variety of sport~
4. To provide a variety of affordable and accessible recreation classes and
activities for people of all ages.
4.1 Identify the needs and intea~ts ofpenple ofall ages and the types ofprograms they
ck~ire.
4.2 Maintain an invemory of organizations and groups identifying what programs they are
offering in the comm~mity.
4.3 Provide a varied prog~,~n offering activities and programs not being provided by other
otgani~cflons and groups.
4.4 Assess the facility needs of the co ~im~nity (in¢inding the need for a retreat/on center
building) so as to meet the recreational needs oftbe community.
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5. To provide opportunities for young people to learn the skills of various
sports and leisure activities.
5.1 Identify the needs and interests of young people as to what sports they would like to
pal~ci~e i~
5.2 Review periodically the concept of offia'ing programs that stress fumtamenta~ slcill.q
developmem and spomammhlp.
6. To improve and expand recreational opportunities for adults, the elderly
and the disabled.
6.1 Assess the needs and interests ofadults, elderly and the disabled as to what programs
they would like to see offered.
6.2 Assess what other groups and organizations Jn the community are doing to provide
program.~ for these individuals.
6.3 Develop a program that will offer activities not presently being offered in the comm~lIlity.
7. To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system.
7.1 Malntain all park areas in a manner that fosters community pride in the park system.
7.2 Provide flowers and other landscaping accents to enhance the beauty of all park areas and
7.3 Review periodically the street tree program and policy to provide plantings on right-of-
way on all streets in the city.
8.2
To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the city's r'reerfront.
Coordinate the implementation of the Recreation, Entertainment, Culture and Education
Planning component of the Rivc~fiont Plan with other public and private organizations.
Coordinate the implementation of the Environment Planning component of the Riverflont
Plan with other public and private organbations~
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PUBLIC X4FE~ GO~ILS must address acceptable and appropriate levels of risk and
response. As the city grows and equipment and facilities age, the need for quality public safety
services continues and may increase. Current and potential residents and businesses are
utlracted to the community in part because they wish to have a sense of security about their lives,
families andpropert~ Public safety efforts should seek to reduce the amount and effect of
external harm to indivithtals trod damage to l~operty, as well as to promote an atmosphere of
personal securRy from external events.
1. To ensure the fair, equitable and uniform enforcement of rules,
regulations and laws.
1.1 Continue to work toward ~miform interpretation of City codes for all building, fire,
housing, health and development services reviews and inspections.
1.2 Respond to cifiz~ inquires about practices and procedures of public safety agencie~
1.3 Investigate and respond to complaints about public safety and inspection personnel.
1.4 Maintain information and records to document the public safety situation of the City and
to record the public safety agencies' response to events.
1.5 Inform and cooperate with agencies and groups ~hat have a similar goal
1.6 Stdve for a more dive~se workforce.
1.7 Continue to serve the public with integrity, compassion, competence and open
mindedlles&
2. To maintain adequate and appropriate readiness response capabilities in
all areas of public safety.
2.1 Provide effective and efficient dispatch for public safety personnel for prompt,
appropriate responses to calls from the public.
2.2 Provide adequate, safe and efficient buildings, facilities, vehicles, and equipment to
support efforts of public safer agencies.
2.3 Ensure commRnications capabilities with operational personnel and equipment.
2.4 Maintain the readiness status of all public safety personnel by monitoring their
operational status and providing adequate training.
3. To prevent, control and investigate hazardous situations, and criminal
beimvior and activities.
3.1 Provide professional police service in the city which protects life and propeCty and
3.2 Respond to crimes, accidents and other emergency situations and take the approp~te
action.
3.3 Identify ~.~ h,,itml activity and ha~doug conditions, and take appropriate action.
3.4 Provide comprehe~ investigation of ~ ~ offemes, apprehension of offends-s,
recovery of stolen property and deterrence of ~t h,,ina[ activities.
3.5 Collaborate with commlmity members to provide law enforcement services that meet the
-~ccds of various neighborhoods and segments of the com,~anity.
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4. To create a safe commnnity environment through increased awareness
and education to eliminate gang activity, drug use and juvenile crime.
4.1 Inform alid cooperate with commullity groups alld agencies having a shnilar goal.
4.2 Deter orgaxlized vr~m¢ activity ~ decrea~ the availability of illegal substances and vice
activities to citizens.
4.3 Foster a positive alillade in persons under lg yems of ag~ toward their own welfare and
the welfare of others, and toward police officers.
4.4 Empha~ze prevention as the preferred and primary method to eliminate gang a~ivity,
4.5 Reco~iv~ that thi~ is not just a police problean, and solicit the assistance of other
comm.n~y groups and City depamnents.
5. To prevent, control and investigate fires.
5.1 Prevent fires through public education, rue code enforcemem, property inspections and
incidem pre-planning.
5.2 Protect ~ lives and property of Dubuque citizens through tho uso of ll, ained personnel
and adequate equipment.
5.3 Provide edueation for lirefighters for the porformance of their duties through h'ahaing,
drilling and instruction.
6. To prevent or minimia,e the impacts of natural or man-made disasters.
6.1 Continue to develop and maimain multi-hazard disaster planning for the
county/municipal agencies which include severe weather, major mass casualtics~
haT~ardous material incidents, - . OOMr~T~C TEm~OmSM
OF ~ DF~i*R~C'TION~
6.2 ~ injury, protxa~ty damage and the loss of life from natural or man-made
6.3 Maintain an adequate level o f disaster preparedness, to mect state and federal
6.4 Develop mitigation pmgrar~ and activities which will lessea poss~l¢ cata~a'ophic results
6.5 Provide an appropriately lxained and equipped staff for firefighting~ law enforcement,
emergency medical sexvices and dirasa, er response.
7. To provide emergency first responder and advanced life support
medical care to the community.
7.1 Assme the provision of first teapondera to provide medical aid for emergency medical
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7.2 Assme the provision of prompt and efficient ambulance services and emergency medical
care to those in need.
7.3 Maintain readiness status of personnel through adequate training to meet required
certifications.
8. To provide review and inspection services that regulate the safe and
sanitary construction and maintenance of buildings and structures.
8.1 Regulate and control the design, construction, quality o f material, use, occupancy,
location and maintenance of all buildings, smacmres and signs.
8.2 Regul_am and control the design, construction, iI[qlailatiolx, quality of material, location,
operation and maintenance ofplumbingo heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical,
and fire suppression equipment and systems.
8.3 Assure that rental dwelling traits, the buildinEs in which they are located and the building
8.4 Monitor vacant and/or dangerous buildings to return all suitable buildings to code
8.5 Assure sanitary conditions and practices in accordance with municipal public health and
8.6 Coatiaae coordinated review and inspection services of zoning, housing, building, fire,
engineering, health and water codes and regulations for buildinEs, structures and sites.
8.7 Collaborate with law enforcement, social service, housing and other agencies to respond
to public safety problems and issues.
9. To educate the cOmmunity in areas of law enforcement, fire prevention,
emergency response, disaster preparedness and building safety.
9.1 Educate elemcnlary school students to foster a positive attitude, lawful behavior and
cooperation with law enforcement effort~
9.2 Educate school children and the general public about fire safety, fire prevention,
emergency response, severe weather and other subjects related to health and safety.
9.3 Provide ongoing public education programq to licensed care facilities and citizens
regarding appropriate disastc~ preparedness, disaster response and available resources.
9.4 Develop educational programs and outreach services to inform targeted groups and the
general public of minlmRm hollsillg statldards alld building safety codes.
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D~.*;I~ CtO~41~.~ rnmt ad. ess the differen~s and the ~ fo~ ~ o~
~. ~s ~ of ~, ~ s~e co~n ~s ~ ~ for o~e ~n
thigh ~ ~ not l~k or ~ess or thi~ ~i~. ~ ~ c~ ~ o~ ~en~h ~ ~ le~
new ~s ~ forge ~~s. ~ ~rld ~ ~ longer a place w~e ~, or ~
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1. To promote community understanding of the content and spirit of the
City's Human Relations Ordinance.
1.1 Identify and clarify the more complex provisions of the H. man Relations Ordinane~,
Chaptcr 27.
1.2 Educate the community on their rights and responsibilities, as protected and as legislated
in the Human Relations Chapter.
1.3 Strive to eliminate mls~onceptions about the Human Relations Ordinance.
1.4 Expand the public relations efforts ofthe Hnman Rights Commi~qon in tile commullity,
to increase the public's awareness of the Commission, its mandate and its spirit.
2.1
2.2
To ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws.
Inerea~ commmxity knowledge ofnl~lTl~n laws.
Reduce the number of violations of the Human Relations Ordinance.
3. To understand, respect and welcome diversily and eliminate fear based
on differences.
3.1 Foster a harmonious, diverse community.
3.2 Ctdtivate public acceptance and appreciation of diversity.
3.3 Identify problems of the co.,-,anity and att~uqot to coordinate efforts to lessen the
tension resulting from those problems.
3.4 Provide an avenue for citizens to manage their contliets in a manner that fosters a win-
3.5 Identify tools which c'aizens can trlili~ to resolve conflict peaeeflllly.
4. To educate community members about diversity and open avenues of
communication and interaction within the community.
4.1 Encourage a spirit of openness and enoperation among the diverse c:iti~ary of the
4.2 Discourage the stereotype that differenc~ among people are negative.
4.3 Inform the community o f the advantages to a commnnity which welcomes and
4.4 Suppo~ a cor,;a-amity that values all citizens and promotes a comla~hensive education
that includes multi-cultural diversity.
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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
To recognize, appreciate and celebrate d~versity as an opportunity to
experience and share both our differences and our similarities as a
unified community.
Promote the positive results of accepting and sharing diversity ~mong comrmmi~y
memlxa~
businesses and schools, to increase productivity and ¢ffectivene~ through joint effort,
and to foster the spirit of cooperation and collaboration.
Fostex a recognition that, althongh people a~e different, they ~hare many similar
Foster a community atmosphere that is non-threatcaing and open to change, challenge,
diversity - a comwunity that offers people the opportunity to experience diversity.
Continue to provide formm at which cifinms celebrate diversity and discuss ~hlngs which
malce them dilf~ent, yet which also emich them.
6.1
6.2
6.3¸
To promote equal opportunity hiring practices in both the public and
private sectors as a means to diversify the workplace and expand role-
model and leadership opportunities.
Encourage a more diverse workforce.
Encourage community employers to continue to take full advantage of all of the citizens
elig?ole to become members of the community workforce.
Encourage employers' recognition that development and growth are dependent on a
diverse and tolexant workforce.
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