Every Child_Every PromiseAGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
EVERY CHILD I EVERY PROMISE
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July, 2012, is made
and entered into by and between City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Every Child 1 Every
Promise (ECEP) (Agency).
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the services of ECEP to furnish professional and
technical assistance in connection with delivering the five Promises to our youth as described
in Attachment A (the Scope of the Work); and
WHEREAS, Agency is willing to provide such services to City upon the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Service
Agency agrees to carry out the activities described in "Attachment A - Scope of Work ",
hereto attached. The Agency's budget is attached hereto as Attachment B. The City
Council goals and priorities are attached hereto as Attachment C.
2. City Responsibilities
City designates its Economic Development Director to act as its representative with
respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, and such person shall
have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's
policies and provide decisions in a timely manner pertinent to the work covered by this
Agreement until ECEP has been advised in writing by City that such authority has
been revoked.
In the event that any reports, records and maps are existing and available and are
useful to carry out the work on the Scope of the Work, City shall promptly furnish such
material to ECEP.
3. Time of Performance
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
4. Compensation
City shall pay Agency $25,000 as compensation for the services provided by Agency,
which payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for such services.
ECEP shall distribute allotted funds to local nonprofits and /or community collaboratives
in order to fill gaps in services and /or resources that ECEP identifies as they implement
the Youth Master Plan as defined in the Scope of the Work Services with a fixed annual
budget of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). This amount is not intended to
compensate ECEP for these services. Compensation of any expense shall only be
allowed by amendment to this Agreement.
5. Audit and Evaluation
Inasmuch as the funds to be provided to Agency by City are public funds, the Agency
agrees that it will maintain books of account in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Standards together with necessary documentation to support all
expenditures. The records of Agency, including payroll accounts and other records of
disbursements and receipts, and other records relating to the performance of the
activities herein specified, shall be made available for inspection by City or any Certified
Public Accountant acting on its behalf, in order to ascertain performance of Agency
under this Agreement. Agency agrees to retain such records for not less than three (3)
years.
6. Reporting and Monitoring
Agency shall render to the City Manager a monthly written report detailing its activities
related to the use of City funds provided to Agency. Such report shall include a
performance report on the program(s) supported by City funds and a financial report on
the use of City funds, which shall be rendered no later than the fourth Thursday of the
succeeding month. A written annual report shall be submitted to the City Council within
sixty (60) days of year end. The annual report shall include a performance report on the
program(s) supported by City funds and a financial report on the use of City funds.
If Agency has an annual audit performed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the
annual audit report.
7. Discrimination
In carrying out the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Agency shall
take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed and that
employees are treated during employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Such
action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates
of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. Agency assures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion,
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sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary so that
no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, nor be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in part
with any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this Agreement
because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or
disability.
8. Termination of Agreement
If, through any cause, Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Corporation of such and specifying
the effective date thereof not less than thirty days before the effective date of such
termination. If Agency shall fail to cure its default to the satisfaction of City in City's sole
discretion within such thirty day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at
the end of such thirty day period without further action of either party.
Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency shall return to City all unexpended funds
and /or any funds utilized for purposes other than stated in the Agreement.
9. Assignability
Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval
of City.
10. Insurance
At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City copies
of Agency's insurance certificates showing general liability, automobile liability, and
workers' compensation insurance with limits and coverage to the satisfaction of City for
the term of this Agreement.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA EVERY CHILDIEVERY PROMISE
Roy D. Buol, Mayor Eric Dregne, Executive Director
Witness:
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Attachment A
Every Child / Every Promise- Scope of Work FY2013
1. Backbone Organization
The goal of Every Child / Every Promise (ECEP) is to engage the entire community in
delivering the Five America's Promises to the children of Dubuque County. To ensure
this, ECEP supports a dedicated staff, separate from partner organizations, which can
plan, manage, and support an ongoing initiative through facilitation, research,
technology, data collection and reporting, and handling logistical and administrative
details needed for the initiative to run smoothly.
To ensure collective impact 1 ECEP will facilitate a common agenda, continuous
communication, shared measurement, and mutually reinforcing activities among partner
providers in the community. This includes providing meeting space and, supplies,
preparing agendas and meeting minutes, following -up with attendees and completing
research as needed.
The initiative works in strategic alliance with the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque and is led by a Board of Directors made up of community leaders. ECEP also
convenes a large set Stakeholder groups on a regular basis.
The Coordinator will facilitate the research and development of strategic models like
"employment support specialist" and "re- engagement programs" to improve outcomes
for the target groups.
The important functions of the Backbone Organization are:
• Provide overall strategic direction
• Facilitating dialogue between partners
• Managing data collection and analysis
• Handling communications
• Coordinating community outreach
• Mobilizing funding
2. Administration
a. ECEP will identify the needs of young people in the community through its work
and assist in the development of best practice, research based solutions.
b. ECEP will update City Council with written reports quarterly and bi- annual
presentations
c. ECEP will identify needs and request funds to fill gaps in services that ECEP
identifies as priorities and that support the current strategic objectives.
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d. ECEP will partner with the Community Foundation, who will act as fiscal agent for
the initiative
1 Collective Impact Published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2011
http://www.fsq.orci/ta bid/1 91 /Article ld /211 /Defaultaspx?srpush=true
3. Every Child / Every Promise Objectives for FY2013
ECEP works to create a culture in which all families are supported and every child
receives every promise. ECEP works to improve inter - agency collaboration and reduce
policy /program barriers to service in order to ensure every child has access to Caring
Adults, Safe Places, a Healthy Start, Effective Education and Opportunities to Serve.
FY2013 Strategic Objectives are;
Objective 1: Improve information availability, sharing and use among providers -
ensure collective impact by coordinating system improvements through a common
agenda, mutually reinforcing activities, information sharing and better understanding
community needs. Action; convene a stakeholders group which will meet regularly to
share best practices, ideas for improvement and to coordinate resources.
Objective 2: Support reliable and coordinated data — promote the understanding of our
young people's needs and performance by ensuring it is collected and reported through
a data system that allows us to be accountable for results and to identify needs and
resources across service sectors that support youth. Action; build and maintain a Youth
Indicators Report, available to all, supported by a Youth Master Plan.
Objective 3: Coordinate and improve Out -of- School Time activities — ensure out -of-
school time programs are providing high quality services to children by facilitating the
adoption of a city -wide coordinated approach with a focus on access, participation and
shared measurement. Action; facilitate the Leadership Enrichment Afterschool Program
(LEAP) and develop new Summer Learning strategies that stop summer learning loss.
Objective 4: Increase Transportation Access for Youth — improve access to
transportation for young people to ensure this is not a road block to education,
recreation, work, or volunteer activities. Action; participate in the Transit Action Group
and support the Freeway to Fun City Program.
Objective 5: Ensure Grade Level Reading by 3rd Grade — focus on School Readiness,
School Attendance and Summer Learning to ensure all children read at grade -level by
the end of 3rd grade. Action; convene a coalition to support a Community Solutions
Action Plan for 3rd Grade Reading Achievement that identifies goals and strategies to
improve outcomes in the three focus areas and 3rd Grade Reading Achievement overall.
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Attachment B
Every Child 1 Every Promise Operating Budget FY 2013 - Revenue
Strategic alliance with Community Foundation & private funders $60,000
Every Child 1 Every Promise Operating Budget FY2013 - Expenses
Salary/Benefits /FICA /Social Security $42,300
Rent Provided by CFGD
Meeting Facilitation $500
Office Supplies $500
Parking $500
Printing /Copying $500
Postage $500
Marketing /Outreach $4,000
Travel /Training $1,100
Phone /Internet $500
Administration $9,600
Total $60,000
Every Child 1 Every Promise City of Dubuque Grant Program $25,0001
1 Funded through this agreement with the City of Dubuque
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Attachment C
The following are the official Vision & Mission Statements, Five Year City and Community
Goals, Top & High Priorities for the City of Dubuque as well as the Management Plan
and Major Projects as adopted by the Dubuque City Council at their annual goal - setting
session August 24 — 25, 2011.
The Dubuque 2026 Vision
Statement
The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and
expanding global connections; the Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating
culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi; Dubuque
citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods
and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals
through partnerships; and Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services
with citizens getting value for their tax dollars.
Mission
Statement
The City's mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living,
and contribute to a sustainable city. The City plans for the community's future, and facilitates
access to critical human services. The result is a financially sound city government and citizens
getting services and value for their tax dollar.
Five -Year City Goals
• Planned and managed growth
• Partnering for a better Dubuque
• Improved connectivity— transportation and telecommunications
Five -Year Community Goals for a Sustainable Dubuque
• Economic Prosperity
• Social /Cultural Vibrancy
• Environmental Integrity
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2011 - 2013 Top Priorities:
1) 9 -1 -1 Center Relocation Analysis
2) Arts and Culture Strategy
City Council Community Goal it is under: Social Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social Cultural Vibrancy:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all regardless
of their ethnic background or life style
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others different
than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and included
• Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns, neighborhood
picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies developed by
residents
• Celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage
• Become a regional hub for arts and culture
• Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and wellness
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Community Foundation, Multicultural Family
Center Board, Hispanic Ministry, DACU, Neighborhood Organizations and others for
Social /Cultural Vibrancy
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
• Living life without fear or threats
• Equal treatment for all by City staff
• City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair manner
• City workforce reflecting the diversity of the community
3) Clean Air Attainment Strategy
City Council Community Goal it is under: Environmental /Ecological Integrity
Objectives for Environmental /Ecological Integrity:
• Become a smarter city using sustainable technology for water, energy,
transportation, health and wellness — a model community for the world
• Reduce the potential flooding through protection
• Reduce the community's carbon footprint
• Improve the air quality — avoiding nonattainment
• Reduce energy consumption and increase the use of alternative energy sources
• Preserve Dubuque's natural and historic resources
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Protecting the natural and historic resources and environment of Dubuque
• City government using sustainable practice in daily operations
• Healthy living environments: homes, neighborhoods and community
• Clean water and air
• Preserve natural resources
• Opportunity for a healthy life style including local food products
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4) Historic Millwork District Master Plan
City Council Community Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Historic Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development with
residential, retail /office, entertainment — a model for developers and other cities
• Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of housing
options
• Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
• Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential /central business core (Main Street Service
Area Downtown and Warehouse District) — including residential opportunities
• Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
• More beautiful, visually appealing city with attractive gateways, corridors,
neighborhoods, homes and businesses
• Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods
Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
5) Southwest Arterial Project
City Council Community Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and
Telecommunications
Objectives for Transportation and Telecommunications:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s) and
hub(s)
• Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
• Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working with
ECIA)
• Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
• Develop an up -to -date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
• Improve traffic flow throughout the City — East -West Corridors, roundabouts, light
synchronization
• Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
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• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
• Air access to multiple hubs
6) Support of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Council Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to provide a
more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and growth:
industrial /business parks, streets and utility services, air service and housing
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Main
Street and others for economic prosperity
Objective from Social /Cultural Vibrancy goal:
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• High speed, reliable and economical telecommunications
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
7) Washington Neighborhood Strategy
City Council Community Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Historic Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development with
residential, retail /office, entertainment — a model for developers and other cities
• Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of housing
options
• Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
• Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential /central business core (Main Street Service
Area Downtown and Warehouse District) — including residential opportunities
• Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
• More beautiful, visually appealing city with attractive gateways, corridors,
neighborhoods, homes and businesses
• Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods.
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Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
2011 - 2013 High Priorities:
8) Annexation Study
City Council Community Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Historic Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development with
residential, retail /office, entertainment — a model for developers and other cities
• Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of housing
options
• Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
• Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential /central business core (Main Street Service
Area Downtown and Warehouse District) — including residential opportunities
• Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
• More beautiful, visually appealing city with attractive gateways, corridors,
neighborhoods, homes and businesses
• Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods.
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
9) Every Child 1 Every Promise
City Council Community Goal it is under: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Objectives for Partnering for a Better Dubuque:
• Federal and State lobbying and advocacy for Dubuque
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• Partner for economic and workforce development
• Partner with education
• Partner for culture and arts
• Partner for support of families and children
• Partner for housing opportunities
• Partner for healthcare and wellness
• Partner for historic preservation
• Partner for delivery of human services — meeting the needs of the underserved
• Partner with faith -based organizations
• Partner for sustainability
• Maintain and enhance private - public partnerships with common goals and
commitments to shared resources that benefit the Dubuque community
• Increase resident engagement in the City's governance processes
Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Bigger "bang" for tax dollars
• Enhanced economic development opportunities
• More ownership of end products — people involved in the process, and support
outcomes
• Better access and use of facilities
• Protection of your interests
10) Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island
City Council Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to provide a
more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and growth:
industrial /business parks, streets and utility services, air service and housing
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Main
Street and others for economic prosperity
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• High speed, reliable and economical telecommunications
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
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• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
11) Multicultural Family Center Support
City Council Community Goal it is under: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Objectives for Partnering for a Better Dubuque:
• Federal and State lobbying and advocacy for Dubuque
• Partner for economic and workforce development
• Partner with education
• Partner for culture and arts
• Partner for support of families and children
• Partner for housing opportunities
• Partner for healthcare and wellness
• Partner for historic preservation
• Partner for delivery of human services — meeting the needs of the underserved
• Partner with faith -based organizations
• Partner for sustainability
• Maintain and enhance private - public partnerships with common goals and
commitments to shared resources that benefit the Dubuque community
• Increase resident engagement in the City's governance processes
Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Bigger "bang" for tax dollars
• Enhanced economic development opportunities
• More ownership of end products — people involved in the process, and support
outcomes
• Better access and use of facilities
• Protection of your interests
12) New Industrial Park Location and Action Plan
City Council Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to provide a
more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and growth:
industrial /business parks, streets and utility services, air service and housing
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
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• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Main
Street and others for economic prosperity
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• High speed, reliable and economical telecommunications
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
13) Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras
City Council Community Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and
Telecommunications
Objectives for Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunications:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s) and
hub(s)
• Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
• Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working with
ECIA)
• Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
• Develop an up -to -date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
• Improve traffic flow throughout the City — East -West Corridors, roundabouts, light
synchronization
• Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
• Air access to multiple hubs
14) Safe Community Initiative
City Council Community Goal it is under: Social Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social Cultural Vibrancy:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all regardless
of their ethnic background or life style
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others different
than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and included
• Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns, neighborhood
picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies developed by
residents
• Celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage
• Become a regional hub for arts and culture
• Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and wellness
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• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Community Foundation, Multicultural Family
Center Board, Hispanic Ministry, DACU, Neighborhood Organizations and others for
Social /Cultural Vibrancy
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
• Living life without fear or threats
• Equal treatment for all by City staff
• City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair manner
• City workforce reflecting the diversity if the community
15) Street Improvement Program
City Council Community Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and
Telecommunications
Objectives for Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunications:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s) and
hub(s)
• Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
• Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working with
ECIA)
• Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
• Develop an up -to -date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
• Improve traffic flow throughout the City — East -West Corridors, roundabouts, light
synchronization
• Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
• Air access to multiple hubs
2011 - 2013 Management Agenda:
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY GOAL
• Industrial Riverfront Leases: Agreements
• Arts and Economic Prosperity Study: Economic Impact of the Arts Evaluation
• Local Arts Index Study: Completion
• Dubuque Initiatives: Loans Status, Next Steps
• Green Jobs Training Program: Support
• Workforce Market -Rate Housing Strategy: City Actions
• Baseball attraction study
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ENVIRONMENTAL /ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY GOAL
• Sustainability purchasing policy and procedures
• Air Quality Study Phase I I
• Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant: Implementation
• AVL for City fleet
• AVL for transit
• Grand River Center Smart Electric Meters Project: Completion
• University of Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities: 5 Projects
• Green Team Work Plan: Implementation
• Sustainability Curriculum in the School System (Green Vision Program)
• City Operations Sustainability Performance Measures: Development
• Green and Healthy Homes Program: Lead Hazard Control, Health Homes Program
• Library LEED -ED Certification: First Library on National Register of Historic Places
• Unified Development Code Amendments: FEMA Floodplain Maps, Sustainable Design
Standards and Incentives
• DMASWA Landfill: Methane End Use Study, Next Generation of Cells, Compost Quality and
Quantity, New Waste Delivery Contracts
• E.B. Lyons Development
• Renewable Energy Assets: University of Iowa Study
• Dubuque Regional Smart Plan: Development
SOCIALJCULTURAL VIBRANCY GOAL
• Intercultural Competency Program within City Government: Self- Assessment testing and
Training
• Police Explorer Program: Support
• Human Relations Initiative: Strategy and Actions
• Police /Race Dialogue Program
• ADA Compliance: Implementation, Actions
• Sustainable Dubuque Indicators (SDI) Software Tool: Direction and Funding
PLANNED AND MANAGED GROWTH GOAL
• Inflow& Infiltration Program/Home Inspections and EPA Consent Decree Implementation
• SUDAS City Engineering Standards: Update
• Green and Healthy Homes Program: Implementation
• Food Inspections: MOU /Agreement with Iowa Department of Health
• Surveillance and Security Camera Strategy for City Facilities: Design, Funding, Implementation
• Leasing Policy for Iowa Street/Locust Street Ramp: Direction
• City Comprehensive Plan: Update
• Census County Question Resolution: Challenge to Census Data
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PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER DUBUQUE GOAL
• Parks - schools Joint Projects and Services Collaboration: Middle School Facility
• Sister City Program
• All America City Award: Application
• Pet park: Concept Plan, Direction
• Veterans Memorials (Marshall Park, Miller- Riverview Park, Chaplain Schmitt Island): Evaluation,
Direction
• Handicapped Accessibility for Parks and Park Assets: Evaluation, Direction
• Out -of- School Time: Needs Assessment, Partnerships (21st Century Grant)
• AmeriCorps Program: Training, Volunteer Reception Center, Mock Drill for Disaster,
Sustainability in Learning Programs
• Bridges Out of Poverty Program: City Support
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: TRANSPORTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• Smart Transportation Program
• Historic White Water Creek Bridge Project: Relocated and Rehabilitation
• Dubuque History Trail: Route and Brochure
• EaSUWest Corridor Study: Completion
• Bike and Hike Trail Development
a. Catfish Creek Trail Feasibility Study: Completion
b. Northwest Arterial Trail #2 and #3
• GIS /aALP (electronic airport layout plan) Pilot Study: Implementation
• Airport Safety Management System (SMS) Pilot Program: Implementation
• Transit Routes for Colleges Routes: Grant Funding
• Trolley Upgrades: Grant Funding
• The Jule Marketing (Ridership by Choice)
OTHER CITY ACTIONS:
• Quarterly Budget Monitoring Process: Implementation
• Performance Measures: Implementation
• Budget and Financial Report: Rewrite
• Website Content Management (CivicPlus)
• Citizen Response Management System (WebQA)
• Banking Services and Financial Advisory Services: Decisions
• 900 Mhz Data System: Expansion
• Employee Wellness Program: Five -Year Goals, City Internet Posting Funding
• Employee Involvement Teams Expansion: Policy Changes, Funding
• Healthcare Cost Containment: Modified Prescription Drugs Program, Agreement with Hospitals
• Police Officer Recruitment and Retention: Actions
• Police Accreditation: Completion
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Major Projects:
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY GOAL
• Riverfront Marina /Transient Boat Dock Project: Completion
• South Siegert Farm Industrial Park: Design, Road Construction
ENVIRONMENTAL /ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
• City Hall Cooling System Project: Design & Construction
• Crescent Health Center /18`h Street Building Renovation
PLANNED AND MANAGED GROWTH GOAL
• Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: Lower Branch Construction, Upper Branch
Design, Land
Acquisition,
Funding
• Water and Resource Recovery Plant Project
• Sunset Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: Construction
• Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan: Development
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: TRANSPORTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• Airport Terminal Complex Project: Design, Site Work, Construction, U.S. 61
Intersection (IDOT Project)
• Central Avenue Resurfacing Project (Joint City /IDOT)
• Bus Fleet Replacement Program: Completion
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