11 05 12 City Council Proceedings Official_RegularCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on November 5, 2012
in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Sut-
ton; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE
May the spirit of wisdom keep our hearts and minds open as we endeavor to serve
the common good.
PROCLAMATIONS
Veterans Day (November 11, 2012) was accepted by John Richardson of American
Legion Post #6;
Philanthropy Day (November 15, 2012) was accepted by Dan McCarthy, Executive
Director of the Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview, and representing the Asso-
ciation of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Tri -State Chapter.
Key Club Week (November 5 -9, 2012) was accepted by Natalie Walgren of Illi-
nois /Eastern Iowa Key Club Region #15;
Hospice Month (November 2012) was accepted by Carole Carroll, Hospice of Dubu-
que, 2255 John F. Kennedy Road.
PRESENTATION
National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) 2012 Innovation Award:
Candace Eudaley and Chandra Ravada of the East Central Intergovernmental Associa-
tion (ECIA) presented the 2012 NADO Innovation Award to the City of Dubuque for its
role in the Smarter Travel Pilot Study.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dis-
pose of as indicated. Seconded by Braig. Jacob Long, 4604 Cardinal Drive requested
that ( #5) IBM for Smarter Electricity Iowa - Amendment to Joint Development Agree-
ment be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7 -0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Art and Cultural Advisory Commission of 9/25,
Building Code Board of Appeals of 10/26, City Council Proceedings of 10/15, Communi-
ty Development Advisory Commission of 10/17, Dubuque County Emergency Manage-
ment Commission of 8/7, Housing Commission of 9/25, Historic Preservation of 10/18
and 9/20, Library Board of Trustees of 8/23, 9/27 and Reports of 9/27 and 10/25, Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission of 9/19, Transit Advisory Board of 10/11, Proof of
Publication for City Council Proceedings of 10/1. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed.
Notice of Claims and Suits: Rachel Galazin for vehicle damage, Sandra Juergens for
vehicle damage, Darrell Whitt for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and referred to the City Attorney.
Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been re-
ferred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities As-
surance Pool: Jennifer Cooper for loss of income, Rachel Galazin for vehicle damage,
Sandra Juergens for vehicle damage, Archie Ralston for vehicle damage, Darrell Whitt
for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project Bid Package 4 - Project Acceptance: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements for the 2012 Brick
Manhole Replacement Project Bid Package 4 as completed by Drew Cook & Sons. Up-
on motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 291 -12 Accepting
the 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project Bid Package 4 and authorizing the pay-
ment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 291 -12
ACCEPTING THE 2012 BRICK MANHOLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT BID PACK-
AGE 4 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE
CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement
Project Bid Package 4 (the Project) has been completed and the City Engineer has ex-
amined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed ac-
cording to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer rec-
ommends that the Project be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project Bid Package 4 appropriations for the contract
amount of $74,708.47 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in
Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provi-
sions of Iowa Code chapter 573.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
City Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion of the 2012 Brick Manhole Re-
placement Project
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the 2012 Brick Manhole Replacement Project Bid Package 4 , and that
said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improve-
ment Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $77,308.47.
Dated this 1st day of November, 2012.
/s /Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of November, 2012.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
IBM for Smarter Electricity Iowa - Amendment to Joint Development Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of an Amended Joint Development Agreement with
IBM Research authorizing software licenses necessary to proceed with the Department
of Energy Smart Grid Data Access Grant and reflecting a delay in the implementation
dates. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recom-
mendation. Seconded by Jones. Jacob Long, 4604 Cardinal Drive, addressed the
Council about concerns he had with public - private partnerships and requested discus-
sion regarding the expenses, funding and competitiveness of the agreement. Respond-
ing to questions, Sustainability Coordinator Cori Burbach and Information Services
Manager Chris Kohlmann stated that the program is fully funded through grant funds
from the Department of Energy and does not compromise competitiveness since IBM is
considered a sole- source provider of the products required for the Intelligent Operations
Center. Mayor Buol stated that public - private partnerships are essential and invaluable
to City projects. Motion carried 7 -0.
Sungard OSSI - Public Safety Software Contract: City Manager recommending ap-
proval to enter into a contract with Sungard OSSI for the public safety software for the
City of Dubuque and its partner public safety agencies. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
Alternative Services Concepts - Workers' Compensation Renewal Rates: City Man-
ager recommending approval of the renewal rates from Alternative Services Concepts
for services related to the administration of the City's Worker's Compensation Program
for the period October 1, 2012, through October 30, 2013. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
Renewal Rate for Voluntary Dental Plan: City Manager recommending approval of
the renewal rates for the Delta Dental plan for January 1, 2013, through December 31,
2012. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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Hostess Brands WARN Notification: Correspondence from Jeff Parlato, Vice Presi-
dent of Human Resources and Labor Relations, providing an update to the Worker Ad-
justment and Retraining Notification (WARN) for Hostess Brands. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed.
Design Review Guidelines Update - Grant Application: City Manager recommending
approval of the submittal of a National Trust for Historic Preservation Funds grant to up-
date and consolidate multiple existing design manuals into one comprehensive easy to
use and understand document. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and Resolution No. 292 -12 Authorizing grant application for NTHP Funds to update and
consolidate design guideline manuals was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 292 -12
AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR NTHP FUNDS TO UPDATE CONSOLI-
DATE DESIGN GUIDELINE MANUALS
Whereas, the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) has Preservation
Funds available to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money
for preservation projects; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has an adopted design guidelines in for both local his-
toric districts and the Downtown Design Guidelines Area; and
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has determined a need to consoli-
date existing design guidelines manuals and update the manuals to incorporate sus -
tainability and modern accessibility principles.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Planning Services Manager is hereby authorized to submit the NTHP
Preservation Funds grant for $5,000 to update and consolidate design guideline manu-
als.
Section 2. The City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed
project will be adequately maintained for its intended use in accordance with state re-
quirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager transmitting the September 30, 2012
Quarterly Investment Report. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Plumbing Board: Board Member Dan Harris submitting his resignation from the
Plumbing Board. Upon motion the document was received, filed and the resignation ac-
cepted.
Iowa Economic Development Authority - Heartland Financial Contract: City Manager
recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority
for Iowa Values Funds (IVF) Financial Assistance benefits on behalf of Heartland Fi-
nancial USA, Inc. for an expansion of office space in the Roshek Building. Upon motion
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the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 293 -12 Approving an Iowa
Values Fund Financial Assistance Contract by and among the Iowa Economic Devel-
opment Authority, the City of Dubuque and Heartland Financial USA, Inc. was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 293 -12
APPROVING AN IOWA VALUES FUND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT BY
AND AMONG THE IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AND HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
Whereas, the Heartland Financial USA, Inc. application was approved by the Iowa
Economic Development Authority on June 22, 2012; and
Whereas, the Iowa Economic Development Authority has prepared and submitted for
City Council approval a contract relating to Iowa Values Fund Financial Assistance ben-
efits for Heartland Financial USA, Inc. a copy of which is attached hereto and by this
reference made a part hereof; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the proposed contract is acceptable and neces-
sary to the growth and development of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Iowa Economic Development Authority Iowa Values Fund Finan-
cial Assistance contract, Number 12- IVF /TC -089, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Contract
on behalf of the City of Dubuque and forward the executed copy to the Iowa Economic
Development Authority for their approval.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Purchase of Property - 1318 Jackson Street: City Manager recommending approval
to purchase a house located at 1318 Jackson Street from the Marcellus J. Pottebaum
Trust. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 294 -12
Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 1318 Jackson Street in the City of
Dubuque was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 294 -12
APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1318 JACKSON
STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque intends to acquire certain properties located in the
Washington Neighborhood Revitalization Area for the purpose of rehabbing blighted
structures; and
Whereas, a purchase agreement has been finalized with the owner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the following
legally described property:
North 1/2 Lot 56 East Dubuque Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa according to
the recorded plats thereof at the cost of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00).
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Section 2.That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to accept a Quit
Claim deed from the owner, conveying the owner's interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
for the herein described real estate.
Section 3.That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause
said Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, to-
gether with certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4.That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Buy -Out - Demolition Contract:
City Manager recommending approval of the award of the Regulated Asbestos Contain-
ing Material demolition contract to Environmental Management Services of Iowa, Inc., to
allow for the demolition of the flood - damaged property at 1654 Manson Road through
the FEMA 403 Buy -Out Program. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
E. B. Lyons Interpretive Area Expansion - REAP Grant Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Re-
sources for development of Phase 1 of the 52 -acre E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addi-
tion at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 295 -12 Authorizing REAP Grant Agreement with
Iowa Department of Natural Resources for development of E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area
Addition - Phase 1 at the Mines of Spain was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 295 -12
AUTHORIZING REAP GRANT AGREEMENT WITH IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATU-
RAL RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF E.B. LYONS INTERPRETIVE AREA
ADDITION - PHASE 1 AT THE MINES OF SPAIN
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated $200,000 in FY
2013 REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program grant funds for devel-
opment of phase 1 of the 52 -acre E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the Mines of
Spain; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has entered into a purchase agreement with the Iowa
Natural Heritage Foundation for acquisition of said 52.19 acres (Bottoms Property) ad-
jacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manag-
er is hereby authorized to submit the REAP grant agreement with the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources for $200,000 in REAP grant funds for development of phase 1 of
the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Area Addition at the Mines of Spain.
Section 2. The City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed
project will be adequately maintained for its intended use in accordance with state re-
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quirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 4 Wood Decking - Project Ac-
ceptance: City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the
Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 4 - Wood Decking, as
completed by Klauer Construction Company. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 296 -12 Accepting the Historic White Water Creek
Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 4 - Wood Decking and authorizing the payment of the
contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 296 -12
ACCEPTING THE HISTORIC WHITE WATER CREEK BRIDGE RELOCATION PRO-
JECT, PHASE 4 — WOOD DECKING AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Historic White Water Creek Bridge
Relocation Project, Phase 4 — Wood Decking (the Project) has been completed and the
City Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has
been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the
City Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the
Historic White Water Creek Bridge Restoration Project, Phase 4 - Wood Decking capital
improvement appropriation for the contract amount of $15,852.00 less any retained per-
centage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such re-
tainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk
City Engineer's Certificate of Final Completion of the Historic White Water Creek
Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 4 — Wood Decking
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Historic White Water Creek Bridge Relocation Project, Phase 4 —
Wood Decking, and that said Project has been performed in compliance with the terms
of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is
$15,852.00.
Dated this 1st day of November, 2012.
/s /Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 1st day of November, 2012.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk
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Technical Assistance Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities: City Manager
submitting a Letter of Interest to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Tech-
nical Assistance Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities. Upon motion the docu-
ment was received, filed and approved.
Sustainable Dubuque Project Monthly Status Update: City Manager transmitting the
Sustainable Dubuque Project Status Update for the months of September and October,
2012. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Local Sustainability Matching Fund Grant Application: City Manager recommending
approval of Local Sustainability Matching Fund grant application to support the Green &
Healthy Homes Initiative. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and ap-
proved.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - 2012 Community Resilience In-
novation Challenge Grant: City Manager transmitting information on the FEMA 2012
Community Resilience Innovation Challenge Grant that the City applied for in partner-
ship with Sustainable Strategies DC. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
Facade Design Work - Central Avenue: City Manager recommending approval to uti-
lize available UDAG funds to assist property owners on Central Avenue in the Washing-
ton Neighborhood with conceptual design work for the facades on their commercial
buildings. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Memo of Understanding IDOT Parking Ticket Registration Holds: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Iowa De-
partment of Motor Vehicles related to placement of holds by the City against any vehicle
registrations that have unpaid parking tickets. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived, filed and approved.
Request to Vacate - National Guard Readiness Center: Communication from Richard
Wolbers of Straka Johnson Architects on behalf of the National Guard Readiness Cen-
ter requesting that the City vacate a portion of City -owned property at the intersection of
5001 Old Highway Road and 1035 Radford Road. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed and referred to the City Manager.
Belmont Forum and G8 Research Council Initiative: City Manager submitting corre-
spondence to Dr. Nathaniel G. Pitts of the Belmont Forum and G8 Research Council
regarding the City's participation in the Urban Hydrology and Water Sustainability Initia-
tive. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds: Connolly
Construction, Inc. for the Eagle Point Park Washout Repair Project; Hayward Baker,
Inc. for the Grand River Convention Center Floor Settlement Remediation Project;
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Klauer Construction Company for the Historic White Water Creek Bridge Restoration
Project Phase 4 - Wood Decking; McDermott Excavating for the 2012 Drain Tile Project.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Signed Contracts: Contract with Schroeder Construction for the Upper Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Alcohol Compliance Civil Penalty for Alcohol License Holders - Olive Garden Restau-
rant: City Manager recommending approval of the Acknowledgment /Settlement Agree-
ment for an alcohol compliance violation for Olive Garden Restaurant, 3350 Dodge
Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor,
beer, and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 297 -12 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and /or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and Li-
cense Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses
and Permits was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 297 -12
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND /OR WINE PERMITS, AS
REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS
AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQ-
UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted
and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and ap-
proved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
following named applicants and permit types.
Renewals
Channel Inn Restaurant
Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce
Jumpin' Jane's Indoor Party
& Play Center
Kwik Stop Food Mart
Yen Ching Restaurant
Party Time Gift Creations
2010 1/2 Kerper Blvd.
300 Main St. Suite 200
4292 Dodge Street
4039 Pennsylvania Ave.
926 Main St
1101 Main St
Class C Liquor
Class B Native Wine
Class B Beer (Includes Wine
Coolers) (Sunday)
Class C Beer, Class B Native
Wine (Sunday)
Class C Liquor
Class E Liquor, Class C Beer
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7 -0.
Brunskill Road Bridge Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending initiation
of the public bidding process for the Brunskill Road Bridge Reconstruction Project, and
further recommends that a public hearing be set for November 19, 2012. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 298 -12 Preliminary approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hear-
ing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the ad-
vertisement for bids (Brunskill Road Bridge Reconstruction Project Iowa DOT Project
No. BROS -2100 (659)8J -31) was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 19, 2012 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 298 -12
BRUNSKILL ROAD BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IOWA DOT PROJECT
NO. BROS -2100 (659) -8J -31 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICA-
TIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST, SETTING DATE OF PUB-
LIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTI-
MATED COST, AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Brunskill Road Bridge Reconstruction Project, Iowa DOT Project No. BROS -2100 (659) -
- 8J -31, in the estimated amount $1,173,309.52, are hereby preliminarily approved and
ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
A public hearing will be held on the 19th day of November, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Building Council Chambers at which time interested persons may ap-
pear and be heard for or against the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost of said Project, and the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause the attached notice of the time and place of such hearing to be published in a
newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall
be published not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of such
hearing. At the hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, or estimated cost of the Project.
The Brunskill Road Bridge Reconstruction Project, Iowa DOT Project No. BROS-
2100 (659) -8J -31 is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction.
The amount of the security to accompany each bid shall be in an amount which shall
conform to the provisions of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the im-
provements herein provided, by publishing the attached Notice to Bidders to be pub-
lished in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
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notice shall be published not less than four but not more than forty -five days before the
date for filing bids before 10:00 a.m. on the 20th day of November, 2012. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time and will be submitted to the City Council
for final action at the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day of November, 2012, in
the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (second floor), 350 West 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, adopted and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC City Clerk
Hillcrest Family Services - Request to Vacate Storm Sewer Easement: City Manager
recommending approval of a request from Hillcrest Family Services to vacate a storm
sewer easement on Lot 1 of Peterson Subdivision No. 2 and further recommends that a
public hearing be set for November 19, 2012. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 299 -12 Resolution of Intent to vacate and dispose
of city interest in storm sewer easements over and across Lot 1 of Peterson Subdivision
No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 19, 2012 in the Historic
Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 299 -12
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST IN
STORM SEWER EASEMENTS OVER AND ACROSS LOT 1 OF PETERSON SUBDI-
VISION NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, Hillcrest Family Services is the current owner of Lot 1 of Peterson Subdivi-
sion No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, storm sewer easements are currently platted on said Lot 1; and
Whereas, development of said Lot 1 has established an alternate location for storm
sewer and has been relocated with easements established for same; and
Whereas, Hillcrest Family Services, has petitioned to vacate the former storm sewer
easements across a portion of said Lot 1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, intends to vacate and dispose of its interest in
storm sewer easements over a portion of Lot 1 of Peterson Subdivision No. 2 in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as shown on the attached Exhibit.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a
notice of intent to dispose of said interest to be published in the manner as prescribed
by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November, 2012.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
BOARDS /COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards /Commissions:
Civic Center Commission: One 3 -Year term through June 29, 2013 (Vacant term of
Fields). Applicants: McKenzie R. Hill, 394 1/2 Bluff St. #2; Jeff Lenhart, 1711 Clarke Dr.
Ms. Hill and Mr. Lenhart spoke in support of their respective appointments.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3 -Year term through October
1, 2015 (Expired term of Walter). Applicants: David Koch, 1950 Admiral St.; Gina Ma-
kris, 166 Bluff St.
Human Rights Commission: One 3 -Year term through January 1, 2015 (Vacant term
of Krey). Applicant: Jeff Lenhart, 1711 Clarke Dr. Mr. Lenhart spoke in support of his
appointment.
Investment Oversight Advisory Committee: One 3 -Year term through July 1, 2015
(Vacant term of King). Applicant: Rick Runde, 1034 Barbaralee Dr.
Mediacom Charitable Foundation: One 1 -Year term through December 31, 2013 (Ex-
pired term of Chavenelle). Applicant: Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane.
Mississippi River Partnership Council: One 3 -Year term through December 31, 2015
(Expired term of Cawley). Applicant: Edward Cawley, 598 Needham St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council.
Sale of Property - 2513 -2515 White Street: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider the sale of City -owned property located at 2513 -2515 White Street
to James Ferring and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Lynch to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 300 -12 Approving the sale of
real estate specifically 2513 -2515 White Street. Seconded by Connors. Jacob Long,
4604 Cardinal Drive, questioned how the property was originally acquired. City Manager
Van Milligen stated that the City Council approved the acquisition in 2010. Motion car-
ried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 300 -12
APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE SPECIFICALLY 2513 -2515 WHITE
STREET
Whereas, pursuant to a notice, duly published in the Telegraph Herald newspaper, in
the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, met on November 5, 2012, in the Dubuque Historic
Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa to consider the proposal to dis-
pose of City -owned real estate located at 2513 -2515 White Street.
Northerly 35 Feet of the Westerly 170 Feet of Lot 227 in Davis Farm, a part of Dubu-
que, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Iowa
Whereas, a qualifying home buyer, James Ferring, has signed an offer to purchase
and has obtained financing from a local lender; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has overruled any and all ob-
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jections, oral and written, to the proposal to dispose of the interest of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa, in the herein and above -named real estate to the above -named grantee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the sale of the following legally -
described property:
Northerly 35 Feet of the Westerly 170 Feet of Lot 227 in Davis Farm, a part of Dubu-
que, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Iowa , according to the recorded plat
thereof, at the cost of Eighty -Six Thousand Dollars ($86,000).
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to provide a War-
ranty Deed to the buyer, conveying the City's interest to James Ferring for the herein -
described real estate.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause
said Warranty Deed to be recorded in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder, to-
gether with certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to forward
a copy of this Resolution to the Dubuque Count Assessor and the Dubuque County Au-
ditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of November 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Eagle Point Water Plant Well Field Electrical Upgrades Project: Proof of publication
on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of con-
tract and the estimated cost for the Eagle Point Water Plant Well Field Electrical Up-
grades Project and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 301 -12 Approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Eagle Point Water Plant Well
Field Electrical Upgrades Project. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 301 -12
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMAT-
ED COST FOR THE EAGLE POINT WATER PLANT WELL FIELD ELECTRICAL
UPGRADES PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract now on file in the office
of the City Clerk and estimated cost for the Eagle Point Water Plant Well Field Electrical
Upgrade Project, in the amount of $230,990 are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
ARC Transfer Center Phase I Project: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing
to consider the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the
ARC Transfer Center Phase I Project and the City Manager recommending approval.
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Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 302 -12
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the ARC
Transfer Center Phase 1 Project. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from
City Council, Transit Manager Barbara Morck provided an explanation of the project
stating that phase 1 provides for a canopy at the Jule Transit System's west side trans-
fer center on John F. Kennedy Road. Additional amenities such as enclosures and re-
strooms are planned for phase 2 within the next year. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 302 -12
ARC TRANSFER CENTER PHASE I CANOPY — 2012 PROJECT APPROVAL OF
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST FOR
THE ARC TRANSFER CENTER PHASE 1 PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNICL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the ARC
Transfer Center Phase 1 Canopy - 2012 Project, in the estimated amount of
$223,516, are hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: President and CEO Rick Dickinson pro-
vided a quarterly update of the activities of the Greater Dubuque Development Corpora-
tion. Mr. Dickinson credited the City Council's initiatives and public - private partnerships
for the community's successes and described a number of commercial business expan-
sions that have taken place in the last year. Mr. Dickinson also addressed the low un-
employment rate, low property tax rate, and focus on workforce training as well as
Dubuque's lead in the areas of financial and insurance services, customer service and
manufacturing. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the information. Seconded by Jones.
Motion carried 7 -0.
Code of Ordinances - ADA Readily Achievable Determinations: City Manager rec-
ommending approval of an update to the City's Accessibility Code to clarify how the
readily achievable standard is determined and provide for the use of alternative meth-
ods of reasonable accommodations in the event that the barrier removal is not readily
achievable. Restated motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and consider
the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinanc-
es Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1 Building Codes, Article 1 Accessibility
Code for Readily Achievable Changes, Section 14 -11 -3 Removal of Architectural Barri-
ers if Readily Achievable by adding language to clarify that the determination of Readily
Achievable within the City of Dubuque will be made by the City Manager. Seconded by
Braig. Responding to questions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated
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that determinations would be made with the aid of staff advisors and that the City can-
not safeguard against federal interpretation of "readily accessible." Proudly Accessible
Dubuque will be contacted for their input on the issue. Motion carried 7 -0.
Blue Zone Project Finalist: City Manager requesting that the Mayor and at least two
City Council Members attend and represent City Policy Leadership at the Blue Zones
site visit on November 15, 2012. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents
and select Council Members Braig, Connors, Lynch, and Sutton as attendees. Public
Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan and Blue Zone Leadership Team Member Sara
Pickley provided details of the event. Motion carried 7 -0.
Moody's Investors Service: City Manager transmitting the Moody's Investors Service
bond ratings and detailed comments for five current bond issues. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. City Manager Van Milligen pro-
vided information on how the City's Comprehensive Plan and Council goals and priori-
ties direct debt issuance, debt service and the budgeting /scheduling of Capital Im-
provement Projects adding information on the City's current financial health and reten-
tion of its Aa1 bond rating.
Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E, F, H & 1: City Manager advising that
the results of the sale of $3,695,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E;
$1,050,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011 F; $2,420,000 General Ob-
ligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2012H; and $7,034,000 Taxable General Obliga-
tion Refunding Bonds will be brought to the November 5, 2012 City Council meeting for
approval. Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
303 -12 Directing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012E; Resolution No.
304 -12 Directing the sale of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2012F; Resolu-
tion No. 305 -12 Directing the sale of General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series
2012H; and Resolution No. 306 -12 Directing the sale of Taxable General Obligation Re-
funding Bonds, Series 20121. Seconded by Jones. Tim Oswald of Piper - Jaffray re-
viewed the bond sale with the City Council. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 303 -12
DIRECTING SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012E
Whereas, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at public
sale for the bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to be
the following:
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012E:Bidder: Bank of America Merrill
Lynch, of New York, NY, the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $3,641,351.93
Principal Amount: $3,640,000
True Interest Rate: 2.487518%
Net Interest Cost: $958,432.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be the
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best and most favorable bid received and, said bonds are hereby awarded based on
said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of contract
for the sale of said bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized
to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the bonds heretofore given and all acts of the
Clerk done in furtherance of the sale of said bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
Passed and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 304 -12
DIRECTING SALE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012F
Whereas, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at public
sale for the bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to be
the following:
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012F:
Bidder: BOSC Inc., of Menomenie Falls, WI, the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $1,033,165.94
Principal Amount: $1,035,000
True Interest Rate: 1.700829%
Net Interest Cost: $112,884.26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubu-
que, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be the
best and most favorable bid received and, said bonds are hereby awarded based on
said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of contract
for the sale of said bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized
to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the bonds heretofore given and all acts of the
Clerk done in furtherance of the sale of said bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
Passed and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 305 -12
DIRECTING SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS, SE-
RIES 2012H
Whereas, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at public
sale for the bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to be
the following:
GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL BONDS, SERIES 2012H:
Bidder: Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., of Red Bank, NJ, the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $2,373,670.28
Principal Amount: $2,385,000
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True Interest Rate: 2.533700%
Net Interest Cost: $687,029.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubu-
que, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be the
best and most favorable bid received and, said bonds are hereby awarded based on
said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of contract
for the sale of said bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized
to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the bonds heretofore given and all acts of the
Clerk done in furtherance of the sale of said bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
Passed and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 306 -12
DIRECTING SALE OF TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 20121
Whereas, pursuant to notice as required by law, bids have been received at public
sale for the bonds described as follows and the best bid received is determined to be
the following:
TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 20121:
Bidder: BOSC Inc. of Menomonee Falls, WI, the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $7,294,553.15
Principal Amount: $7,285,000
True Interest Rate: 1.21925%
Net Interest Cost: $325,931.91
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council OF THE City of Dubu-
que, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the bonds as above set out is hereby determined to be the
best and most favorable bid *received and, said bonds are hereby awarded based on
said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information for bond bidders and the form of contract
for the sale of said bonds are hereby approved and the Mayor and Clerk are authorized
to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the bonds heretofore given and all acts of the
Clerk done in furtherance of the sale of said bonds are hereby ratified and approved.
Passed and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012G - Complete Action on Issuance:
City Manager recommending approval of the suggested proceedings to complete the
action required on the recent Series 2012G refunding bond issuance. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 307 -12 Appointing Wells
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Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar
and Transfer Agent Agreement and authorizing the execution of the Agreement; and
Resolution No. 308 -12 Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $950,000 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012G, and levying a tax to pay said bonds. Se-
conded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 307 -12
APPOINTING WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MINNEAP-
OLIS, MINNESOTA, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND
TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT AND BOND REGISTRAR
AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
THE AGREEMENT
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, $950,000
General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012G, dated the date of delivery, have
been sold at negotiated sale and action should now be taken to provide for the mainte-
nance of records, registration of certificates and payment of principal and interest in
connection with the issuance of the bonds; and
Whereas, this Council has deemed that the services offered by Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, are necessary for compliance with
rules, regulations, and requirements governing the registration, transfer and payment of
registered bonds; and
Whereas, a Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement (hereafter
"Agreement ") has been prepared to be entered into between the City and Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, STATE OF
IOWA:
Section 1. That Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is
hereby appointed to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent in con-
nection with the issuance of $950,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2012G, dated the date of delivery.
Section 2. That the Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Min-
neapolis, Minnesota, is hereby approved and that the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to
sign the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Passed and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 308 -12
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012G, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY
SAID BONDS
Whereas, the Issuer is duly incorporated, organized and exists under and by virtue of
the laws and Constitution of the State of Iowa; and
Whereas, the Issuer is in need of funds to pay costs of refunding and refinancing of
certain outstanding City indebtedness, including the General Obligation Bonds, Series
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2002C, dated December 1, 2002, an essential corporate purpose, and it is deemed
necessary and advisable that General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2012G, to
the amount of $950,000 be authorized for said purpose; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as required by Section 384.25 of said Code,
this Council has held a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal to institute pro-
ceedings for the issuance of the Bonds, and the Council is therefore now authorized to
proceed with the issuance of $950,000 Bonds; and
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, the above
mentioned bonds were heretofore sold at public sale and action should now be taken to
issue said bonds conforming to the terms and conditions of the best bid received at the
advertised public sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Definitions. The following terms shall have the following meanings in this
Resolution unless the text expressly or by necessary implication requires otherwise:
❑ "Authorized Denominations" shall mean $5,000 or any integral multiple
thereof.
❑ "Beneficial Owner" shall mean the person in whose name such Bond is rec-
orded as the beneficial owner of a Bond by a Participant on the records of such
Participant or such person's subrogee.
❑ "Bond Fund" shall mean the fund created in Section 3 of this Resolution.
❑ "Bonds" shall mean $950,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2012G, authorized to be issued by this Resolution.
❑ "Cede & Co." shall mean Cede & Co., the nominee of DTC, and any suc-
cessor nominee of DTC with respect to the Bonds.
❑ "Continuing Disclosure Certificate" shall mean that certain Continuing Dis-
closure Certificate executed by the Issuer and dated the date of issuance and de-
livery of the Bonds, as originally executed and as it may be amended from time
to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
❑ "Depository Bonds" shall mean the Bonds as issued in the form of one glob-
al certificate for each maturity, registered in the Registration Books maintained by
the Registrar in the name of DTC or its nominee.
❑ "DTC" shall mean The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York, a
limited purpose trust company, or any successor book -entry securities depository
appointed for the Bonds.
❑ "Issuer" and "City" shall mean the City of Dubuque, State of Iowa.
❑ "Participants" shall mean those broker - dealers, banks and other financial in-
stitutions for which DTC holds Bonds as securities depository.
❑ "Paying Agent" shall mean Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, or such
successor as may be approved by Issuer as provided herein and who shall carry
out the duties prescribed herein as Issuer's agent to provide for the payment of
principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same shall become due.
❑ "Project Fund" shall mean the fund into which a portion of the proceeds that
will be used, together with interest earnings thereon, to pay the principal, interest
and redemption premium, if any, on the Refunded Bonds.
❑ "Rebate Fund" shall mean the fund so defined in and established pursuant
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to the Tax Exemption Certificate.
❑ "Refunded Bonds" shall mean the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002C,
dated December 1, 2002.
❑ "Registrar" shall mean Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Minneap-
olis, Minnesota, or such successor as may be approved by Issuer as provided
herein and who shall carry out the duties prescribed herein with respect to main-
taining a register of the owners of the Bonds. Unless otherwise specified, the
Registrar shall also act as Transfer Agent for the Bonds.
❑ "Representation Letter" shall mean the Blanket Issuer Letter of Representa-
tions executed and delivered by the Issuer to DTC on file with DTC.
❑ "Resolution" shall mean this resolution authorizing the Bonds.
❑ "Tax Exemption Certificate" shall mean the Tax Exemption Certificate exe-
cuted by the Treasurer and delivered at the time of issuance and delivery of the
Bonds.
❑ "Treasurer" shall mean the Finance Director or such other officer as shall
succeed to the same duties and responsibilities with respect to the recording and
payment of the Bonds issued hereunder.
Section 2. Levy and Certification of Annual Tax; Other Funds to be Used.
(a) Levy of Annual Tax. That for the purpose of providing funds to pay the principal
and interest of the Bonds hereinafter authorized to be issued, there is hereby levied
for each future year the following direct annual tax on all of the taxable property in
Dubuque, Iowa, to -wit:
AMOUNT FISCAL YEAR
(JULY 1 TO JUNE 30)
OF COLLECTION
i$190,318 2012/2013 J
$198,613 2013/2014 j
$196,713 2014/2015
.$194,813 2015/2016
I$197,438 1 2016/2017
(NOTE: For example the levy to be made and certified against the taxable valua-
tions of January 1, 2012 will be collected during the fiscal year commencing July 1,
2013.)
(b) Resolution to be Filed With County Auditor. A certified copy of this Resolution
should be filed with the County Auditor of Dubuque County, State of Iowa, and said
Auditor is hereby instructed in and for each of the years as provided, to levy and as-
sess the tax hereby authorized in Section 2 of this Resolution, in like manner as other
taxes are levied and assessed, and such taxes so levied in and for each of the years
aforesaid be collected in like manner as other taxes of the City are collected, and
when collected be used for the purpose of paying principal and interest on said
Bonds issued in anticipation of said tax, and for no other purpose whatsoever.
(c) Additional City Funds Available. Principal and interest coming due at any time
when the proceeds of said tax on hand shall be insufficient to pay the same shall be
promptly paid when due from current funds of the City available for that purpose and
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reimbursement shall be made from such special fund in the amounts thus advanced.
Section 3. Bond Fund. Said tax shall be collected each year at the same time and in
the same manner as, and in addition to, all other taxes in and for the City, and when col-
lected they shall be converted into a special fund within the Debt Service Fund to be
known as the "GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND FUND 2012G" (the "Bond
Fund "), which is hereby pledged for and shall be used only for the payment of the prin-
cipal of and interest on the Bonds hereinafter authorized to be issued; and also there
shall be apportioned to said fund its proportion of taxes received by the City from prop-
erty that is centrally assessed by the State of Iowa.
Section 4. Application of Bond Proceeds. Proceeds of the Bonds other than accrued
interest except as may be provided below shall be credited to the Project Fund and ex-
pended therefrom for the purposes of issuance. Proceeds invested shall mature before
the date on which the moneys are required for payment of principal and interest on the
Refunded Bonds. Accrued interest, if any, shall be deposited in the Bond Fund.
Section 5. Investments of Bond Fund Proceeds. All moneys held in the Bond Fund,
provided for by Section 3 of this Resolution shall be invested in investments permitted
by Chapter 12B, Code of Iowa, 2011, as amended, or deposited in financial institutions
which are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the deposits in
which are insured thereby and all such deposits exceeding the maximum amount in-
sured from time to time by FDIC or its equivalent successor in any one financial institu-
tion shall be continuously secured in compliance with Chapter 12C of the Code of Iowa,
2011, as amended, or otherwise by a valid pledge of direct obligations of the United
States Government having an equivalent market value. All such interim investments
shall mature before the date on which the moneys are required for payment of principal
of or interest on the Bonds as herein provided.
Section 6. Bond Details, Execution and Redemption.
(a) Bond Details. General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the City in the amount of
$950,000, shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.25 of the City
Code of Iowa for the aforesaid purpose. The Bonds shall be designated "GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND, SERIES 2012G ", be dated the date of delivery,
and bear interest from the date thereof, until payment thereof, at the office of the Pay-
ing Agent, said interest payable on June 1, 2013, and semiannually thereafter on the
1st day of June and December in each year until maturity at the rates hereinafter pro-
vided.
The Bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signature of the Mayor
and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Clerk, and impressed or
printed with the seal of the City and shall be fully registered as to both principal and
interest as provided in this Resolution; principal, interest and premium, if any, shall be
payable at the office of the Paying Agent by mailing of a check to the registered own-
er of the Bond. The Bonds shall be in the denomination of $5,000 or multiples there-
of. The Bonds shall mature and bear interest as follows:
Principal Interest
Amount Rate
$185,000 L___1.1.00 %0 _j___
$190,000 L 1.00%
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Maturity
June 1st
2013
2014
$190,000' '_1.00% 2015
$190,0001- t 1.25% 1 2016
$195,000 L- 1 1.25% 2017
(b) Redemption. The Bonds are not subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Section 7. Issuance of Bonds in Book -Entry Form; Replacement Bonds.
(a) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Resolution regarding registration,
ownership, transfer, payment and exchange of the Bonds, unless the Issuer deter-
mines to permit the exchange of Depository Bonds for Bonds in the Authorized De-
nominations, the Bonds shall be issued as Depository Bonds in denominations of the
entire principal amount of each maturity of Bonds (or, if a portion of said principal
amount is prepaid, said principal amount less the prepaid amount); and such Deposi-
tory Bonds shall be registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC. Pay-
ment of semi - annual interest for any Depository Bond shall be made by wire transfer
or New York Clearing House or equivalent next day funds to the account of Cede &
Co. on the interest payment date for the Bonds at the address indicated in or pursu-
ant to the Representation Letter.
(b) With respect to Depository Bonds, neither the Issuer nor the Paying Agent shall
have any responsibility or obligation to any Participant or to any Beneficial Owner.
Without limiting the immediately preceding sentence, neither the Issuer nor the Pay-
ing Agent shall have any responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy of
the records of DTC or its nominee or of any Participant with respect to any ownership
interest in the Bonds, (ii) the delivery to any Participant, any Beneficial Owner or any
other person, other than DTC or its nominee, of any notice with respect to the Bonds,
(iii) the payment to any Participant, any Beneficial Owner or any other person, other
than DTC or its nominee, of any amount with respect to the principal of, premium, if
any, or interest on the Bonds, or (iv) the failure of DTC to provide any information or
notification on behalf of any Participant or Beneficial Owner.
The Issuer and the Paying Agent may treat DTC or its nominee as, and deem DTC
or its nominee to be, the absolute owner of each Bond for the purpose of payment of
the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such Bond, for the purpose of all
other matters with respect to such Bond, for the purpose of registering transfers with
respect to such Bonds, and for all other purposes whatsoever (except for the giving
of certain Bond holder consents, in accordance with the practices and procedures of
DTC as may be applicable thereto). The Paying Agent shall pay all principal of, pre-
mium, if any, and interest on the Bonds only to or upon the order of the Bondholders
as shown on the Registration Books, and all such payments shall be valid and effec-
tive to fully satisfy and discharge the Issuer's obligations with respect to the principal
of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds to the extent so paid. Notwithstanding
the provisions of this Resolution to the contrary (including without limitation those
provisions relating to the surrender of Bonds, registration thereof, and issuance in
Authorized Denominations), as long as the Bonds are Depository Bonds, full effect
shall be given to the Representation Letter and the procedures and practices of DTC
thereunder, and the Paying Agent shall comply therewith.
(c) Upon (i) a determination by the Issuer that DTC is no longer able to carry out
its functions or is otherwise determined unsatisfactory, or (ii) a determination by DTC
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that the Bonds are no longer eligible for its depository services or (iii) a determination
by the Paying Agent that DTC has resigned or discontinued its services for the
Bonds, if such substitution is authorized by law, the Issuer shall (A) designate a satis-
factory substitute depository as set forth below or, if a satisfactory substitute is not
found, (B) provide for the exchange of Depository Bonds for replacement Bonds in
Authorized Denominations.
(d) To the extent authorized by law, if the Issuer determines to provide for the ex-
change of Depository Bonds for Bonds in Authorized Denominations, the Issuer shall
so notify the Paying Agent and shall provide the Registrar with a supply of executed
unauthenticated Bonds to be so exchanged. The Registrar shall thereupon notify the
owners of the Bonds and provide for such exchange, and to the extent that the Bene-
ficial Owners are designated as the transferee by the owners, the Bonds will be de-
livered in appropriate form, content and Authorized Denominations to the Beneficial
Owners, as their interests appear.
(e) Any substitute depository shall be designated in writing by the Issuer to the
Paying Agent. Any such substitute depository shall be a qualified and registered
"clearing agency" as provided in Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. The substitute depository shall provide for (i) immobilization of the De-
pository Bonds, (ii) registration and transfer of interests in Depository Bonds by book
entries made on records of the depository or its nominee and (iii) payment of principal
of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds in accordance with and as such inter-
ests may appear with respect to such book entries.
Section 8. Registration of Bonds; Appointment of Registrar; Transfer; Ownership; De-
livery; and Cancellation.
(a) Registration. The ownership of Bonds may be transferred only by the making of
an entry upon the books kept for the registration and transfer of ownership of the
Bonds, and in no other way. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is hereby ap-
pointed as Bond Registrar under the terms of this Resolution and under the provi-
sions of a separate agreement with the Issuer filed herewith which is made a part
hereof by this reference. Registrar shall maintain the books of the Issuer for the regis-
tration of ownership of the Bonds for the payment of principal of and interest on the
Bonds as provided in this Resolution. All Bonds shall be negotiable as provided in Ar-
ticle 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code and Section 384.31 of the Code of Iowa, sub-
ject to the provisions for registration and transfer contained in the Bonds and in this
Resolution.
(b) Transfer. The ownership of any Bond may be transferred only upon the Regis-
tration Books kept for the registration and transfer of Bonds and only upon surrender
thereof at the office of the Registrar together with an assignment duly executed by
the holder or his duly authorized attorney in fact in such form as shall be satisfactory
to the Registrar, along with the address and social security number or federal em-
ployer identification number of such transferee (or, if registration is to be made in the
name of multiple individuals, of all such transferees). In the event that the address of
the registered owner of a Bond (other than a registered owner which is the nominee
of the broker or dealer in question) is that of a broker or dealer, there must be dis-
closed on the Registration Books the information pertaining to the registered owner
required above. Upon the transfer of any such Bond, a new fully registered Bond, of
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any denomination or denominations permitted by this Resolution in aggregate princi-
pal amount equal to the unmatured and unredeemed principal amount of such trans-
ferred fully registered Bond, and bearing interest at the same rate and maturing on
the same date or dates shall be delivered by the Registrar.
(c) Registration of Transferred Bonds. In all cases of the transfer of the Bonds, the
Registrar shall register, at the earliest practicable time, on the Registration Books, the
Bonds, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.
(d) Ownership. As to any Bond, the person in whose name the ownership of the
same shall be registered on the Registration Books of the Registrar shall be deemed
and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes, and payment of or on
account of the principal of any such Bonds and the premium, if any, and interest
thereon shall be made only to or upon the order of the registered owner thereof or his
legal representative. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and dis-
charge the liability upon such Bond, including the interest thereon, to the extent of the
sum or sums so paid.
(e) Cancellation. All Bonds which have been redeemed shall not be reissued but
shall be cancelled by the Registrar. All Bonds which are cancelled by the Registrar
shall be destroyed and a certificate of the destruction thereof shall be furnished
promptly to the Issuer; provided that if the Issuer shall so direct, the Registrar shall
forward the cancelled Bonds to the Issuer.
(f) Non - Presentment of Bonds. In the event any payment check representing pay-
ment of principal of or interest on the Bonds is returned to the Paying Agent or if any
bond is not presented for payment of principal at the maturity or redemption date, if
funds sufficient to pay such principal of or interest on Bonds shall have been made
available to the Paying Agent for the benefit of the owner thereof, all liability of the Is-
suer to the owner thereof for such interest or payment of such Bonds shall forthwith
cease, terminate and be completely discharged, and thereupon it shall be the duty of
the Paying Agent to hold such funds, without liability for interest thereon, for the ben-
efit of the owner of such Bonds who shall thereafter be restricted exclusively to such
funds for any claim of whatever nature on his part under this Resolution or on, or with
respect to, such interest or Bonds. The Paying Agent's obligation to hold such funds
shall continue for a period equal to two years and six months following the date on
which such interest or principal became due, whether at maturity, or at the date fixed
for redemption thereof, or otherwise, at which time the Paying Agent, shall surrender
any remaining funds so held to the Issuer, whereupon any claim under this Resolu-
tion by the Owners of such interest or Bonds of whatever nature shall be made upon
the Issuer.
(g) Registration and Transfer Fees. The Registrar may furnish to each owner, at
the Issuer's expense, one bond for each annual maturity. The Registrar shall furnish
additional bonds in lesser denominations (but not less than the minimum denomina-
tion) to an owner who so requests.
Section 9. Reissuance of Mutilated, Destroyed, Stolen or Lost Bonds. In case any
outstanding Bond shall become mutilated or be destroyed, stolen or lost, the Issuer
shall at the request of Registrar authenticate and deliver a new Bond of like tenor and
amount as the Bond so mutilated, destroyed, stolen or lost, in exchange and substitu-
tion for such mutilated Bond to Registrar, upon surrender of such mutilated Bond, or in
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lieu of and substitution for the Bond destroyed, stolen or lost, upon filing with the Regis-
trar evidence satisfactory to the Registrar and Issuer that such Bond has been de-
stroyed, stolen or lost and proof of ownership thereof, and upon furnishing the Registrar
and Issuer with satisfactory indemnity and complying with such other reasonable regula-
tions as the Issuer or its agent may prescribe and paying such expenses as the Issuer
may incur in connection therewith.
Section 10. Record Date. Payments of principal and interest, otherwise than upon full
redemption, made in respect of any Bond, shall be made to the registered holder there-
of or to their designated agent as the same appear on the books of the Registrar on the
15th day of the month preceding the payment date. All such payments shall fully dis-
charge the obligations of the Issuer in respect of such Bonds to the extent of the pay-
ments so made. Payment of principal shall only be made upon surrender of the Bond to
the Paying Agent.
Section 11. Execution, Authentication and Delivery of the Bonds. Upon the adoption
of this Resolution, the Mayor and Clerk shall execute and deliver the Bonds to the Reg-
istrar, who shall authenticate the Bonds and deliver the same to or upon order of the
Purchaser. No Bond shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose or shall be entitled to
any right or benefit hereunder unless the Registrar shall duly endorse and execute on
such Bond a Certificate of Authentication substantially in the form of the Certificate
herein set forth. Such Certificate upon any Bond executed on behalf of the Issuer shall
be conclusive evidence that the Bond so authenticated has been duly issued under this
Resolution and that the holder thereof is entitled to the benefits of this Resolution.
No Bonds shall be authenticated and delivered by the Registrar unless and until there
shall have been provided the following:
1. A certified copy of the Resolution of Issuer authorizing the issuance of the
Bonds;
2. A written order of Issuer signed by the Treasurer of the Issuer directing the au-
thentication and delivery of the Bonds to or upon the order of the Purchaser upon
payment of the purchase price as set forth therein;
3. The approving opinion of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C., Bond Counsel, concerning
the validity and legality of all the Bonds proposed to be issued.
Section 12. Right to Name Substitute Paying Agent or Registrar. Issuer reserves the
right to name a substitute, successor Registrar or Paying Agent upon giving prompt writ-
ten notice to each registered bondholder.
Section 13. Form of Bond. Bonds shall be printed in substantial compliance with
standards proposed by the American Standards Institute substantially in the form as
[provided].
Section 14. Contract Between Issuer and Purchaser. This Resolution constitutes a
contract between said City and the purchaser of the Bonds.
Section 15. Non - Arbitrage Covenants. The Issuer reasonably expects and covenants
that no use will be made of the proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Bonds is-
sued hereunder which will cause any of the Bonds to be classified as arbitrage bonds
within the meaning of Sections 148(a) and (b) of the Internal Revenue Code of the Unit-
ed States, as amended, and that throughout the term of the Bonds it will comply with the
requirements of statutes and regulations issued thereunder.
To the best knowledge and belief of the Issuer, there are no facts or circumstances that
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would materially change the foregoing statements or the conclusion that it is not ex-
pected that the proceeds of the Bonds will be used in a manner that would cause the
Bonds to be arbitrage bonds. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Issuer
hereby agrees to comply with the provisions of the Tax Exemption Certificate and the
provisions of the Tax Exemption Certificate are hereby incorporated by reference as
part of this Resolution. The Treasurer is hereby directed to make and insert all calcula-
tions and determinations necessary to complete the Tax Exemption Certificate in all re-
spects and to execute and deliver the Tax Exemption Certificate at issuance of the
Bonds to certify as to the reasonable expectations and covenants of the Issuer at that
date.
Section 16. Severability Clause. If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this
Resolution be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining provi-
sions hereof, and this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and approval.
Section 17. Continuing Disclosure. The Issuer hereby covenants and agrees that it
will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certifi-
cate, and the provisions of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate are hereby incorpo-
rated by reference as part of this Resolution and made a part hereof. Notwithstanding
any other provision of this Resolution, failure of the Issuer to comply with the Continuing
Disclosure Certificate shall not be considered an event of default under this Resolution;
however, any holder of the Bonds or Beneficial Owner may take such actions as may be
necessary and appropriate, including seeking specific performance by court order, to
cause the Issuer to comply with its obligations under the Continuing Disclosure Certifi-
cate. For purposes of this section, "Beneficial Owner" means any person which (a) has
the power, directly or indirectly, to vote or consent with respect to, or to dispose of own-
ership of, any Bond (including persons holding Bonds through nominees, depositories
or other intermediaries), or (b) is treated as the owner of any Bonds for federal income
tax purposes.
Section 18. Additional Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the Issuer. The
Issuer certifies and covenants with the purchasers and holders of the Bonds from time
to time outstanding that the Issuer through its officers, (a) will make such further specific
covenants, representations and assurances as may be necessary or advisable; (b)
comply with all representations, covenants and assurances contained in the Tax Ex-
emption Certificate, which Tax Exemption Certificate shall constitute a part of the con-
tract between the Issuer and the owners of the Bonds;(c) consult with bond counsel (as
defined in the Tax Exemption Certificate); (d) pay to the United States, as necessary,
such sums of money representing required rebates of excess arbitrage profits relating to
the Bonds;(e) file such forms, statements and supporting documents as may be re-
quired and in a timely manner; and (f) if deemed necessary or advisable by its officers,
to employ and pay fiscal agents, financial advisors, attorneys and other persons to as-
sist the Issuer in such compliance.
Section 19. Amendment of Resolution to Maintain Tax Exemption. This Resolution
may be amended without the consent of any owner of the Bonds if, in the opinion of
bond counsel, such amendment is necessary to maintain tax exemption with respect to
the Bonds under applicable Federal law or regulations.
Section 20. Qualified Tax - Exempt Obligations. For the sole purpose of qualifying the
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Bonds as "Qualified Tax - Exempt Obligations" pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of
the United States, the Issuer designates the Bonds to be deemed designated as quali-
fied tax - exempt obligations.
Section 21. Repeal of Conflicting Resolutions or Ordinances. That all ordinances and
resolutions and parts of ordinances and resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Passed and approved this 5th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Downtown Housing and Downtown Rehabilitation Loan / Grant Program Incentives:
City Manager recommending approval of updated program guidelines for the City's
downtown economic development incentive programs. Motion by Jones to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 309 -12 Amending the guidelines for the
Downtown Housing Incentive, Downtown Rehabilitation Loan, Planning and Design
Grant, Facade Grant and Financial Consultant Grant Program within the Greater Down-
town Urban Renewal District. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 309 -12
AMENDING THE GUIDELINES FOR THE DOWNTOWN HOUSING INCENTIVE,
DOWNTOWN REHABILITATION LOAN, PLANNING AND DESIGN GRANT, FACADE
GRANT AND FINACIAL CONSULTANT GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE GREATER
DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has a long established practice of offering various
programs, through tax increment financing revenues, that increase economic develop-
ment, housing and historical rehabilitation opportunities in the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District; and
Whereas, since 1999, the City of Dubuque has awarded or committed 28 low- interest
downtown rehabilitation loans, most at $300,000 a piece, through the Downtown Reha-
bilitation Loan Program; and
Whereas, since 2007, the City of Dubuque has awarded or committed 12 matching
grants, up to $10,000 each, to assist the hiring of engineers or architects through the
Planning and Design Grant Program; and
Whereas, since 2007, the City of Dubuque has awarded or committed 21 matching
grants, up to $10,000 each, for historic facade rehabilitation through the Facade Grant
Program, and
Whereas, since 2007, the City of Dubuque has awarded or committed 6 matching
grants, up to $15,000 each, to assist the hiring of financial consultants through the Fi-
nancial Consultant Grant Program; and
Whereas, since 2010, the City of Dubuque has utilized the $10,000 per unit Down-
town Housing Incentive Program to assist private developers in the creation of 191
housing units; and
Whereas, City staff, through years of administering the programs, have identified
ways to improve the transparency, efficiency and overall quality of the programs for fu-
ture downtown rehabilitation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council approves the amended program guidelines for the Down-
town Rehab Loan Program in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Section 2. The City Council approves the amended program guidelines for the Plan-
ning and Design Grant Program in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Section 3. The City Council approves the amended program guidelines for the Fa-
9ade Grant Program in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Section 4. The City Council approves the amended program guidelines for the Finan-
cial Consultant Grant Program in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Section 5. The City Council approves the amended program guidelines for the Down-
town Housing Incentive Program in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of November, 2012.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
Sister City - Dornbirn, Austria: Mayor Buol presented the proclamation that officially
designates the City of Dornbirn, Austria, and the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as Sister Cities.
The Mayor and City Clerk Firnstahl updated City Council on their recent delegation visit
to the City of Dornbirn. A newly released video provided by the City of Dorbirn describ-
ing their city was presented.
PUBLIC INPUT
Jacob Long, 4604 Cardinal Drive, expressed his concerns about the less well -off ar-
eas of the city, the City's indebtedness, revenue projections and sources, long -term
public - private partnerships, and utilities monopolies. Mr. Long added that the on -line
version of the City's budget documents are difficult to understand.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to convene in closed session at 8:38 p.m. regarding pending litiga-
tion pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried
7 -0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 8:49 p.m. stating that
staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
/s /Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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