Dubuque Brewing_Malting Urban Renwal District CreationTHE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution of Necessity for Creating Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban
Renewal District
DATE: July 23, 2008
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar is recommending approval of a Resolution
of Necessity finding that the creation of a new Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban
Renewal District is both necessary and appropriate and set a public hearing for
September 2, 2008. The district will include approximately 14 acres of property located
along Jackson Street encompassing property owned by Dubuque Stamping Company
and the former H&W building, including the former Dubuque Brewing and Malting
building.
concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director
Dubuque
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DATE: July 22, 2008
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: David J. Heiar, Economic Development Direct
SUBJECT: Resolution of Necessity for creating Dubuque Brewing 8< Malting Urban Renewal
District
Introduction
This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution of Necessity finding that the
creation of a new Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District is both necessary and
appropriate and also sets a public hearing for September 2, 2008. This district would include
approximately 14 acres of property located along Jackson Street encompassing property owned by
Dubuque Stamping Company and the former H&W building. A map is attached to show the
boundaries.
Background
Dubuque Stamp has been approved for an Enterprise Zone (EZ) award from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development (IDED). As a part of this award, the City was required to commit a local
match. The City proposed the use of Tax Increment Financing as our local match. Anew Urban
Renewal District will be necessary to make this financing tool available to the project.
The former H&W Trucking building, once the Dubuque Brewing & Malting building, has become a
blighting influence in the North End neighborhood. When this building is eventually renovated and
redeveloped, local assistance may be required to fill a financial gap. Tax Increment Financing has
been an effective mechanism to redevelop historic properties.
Before a municipality can exercise the authority conferred by Chapter 403 "Urban Renewal" of the
Iowa Code, a Resolution of Necessity must be adopted finding that the area being considered for
urban renewal district designation is either a slum, blighted or economic development area and that
the rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof, of the area is
necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the city. After such
resolution, an urban renewal plan must be adopted by the municipality.
The Iowa Code defines a blighted area as, "an area of a municipality within which the local
governing body of the municipality determines that the presence of a substantial number of slum,
deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; defective or inadequate street layout; faulty lot layout in
relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; unsanitary or unsafe conditions;
deterioration of site or other improvements; diversity of ownership, tax or special assessment
delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; defective or unusual conditions of title; or the
existence of conditions which endanger life or property by fire and other causes; or any
combination of these factors; substantially impairs or arrests the sound growth of a municipality,
retards the provision of housing accommodations, or constitutes an economic or social liability
and is a menace to the public health, safety, or welfare in its present condition and use". An
economic development area is defined as, "an area of a municipality designated by the local
governing body as appropriate for commercial and industrial enterprises or housing and
residential development for low and moderate income families, including single or multifamily
housing." This district will be created on the basis of the area being a blighted area.
The proposed Urban Renewal area described in the attached Resolution of Necessity is currently
zoned Light Industrial and will provide expansion opportunities for Dubuque Stamp and assistance to
redevelop the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Building, a historic building in the North End
neighborhood.
Discussion
The attached Resolution directs staff to prepare an Urban Renewal Plan and to forward the
Urban Renewal Plan to the Long Range Planning Commission for their review and comment.
This is required by Chapter 403 along with a consultation process that involves all affected taxing
entities. Those taxing entities, the County, School Board and community college, have an
opportunity to comment on the proposed Urban Renewal Plan prior to the required public hearing
on the Urban Renewal Plan, but they cannot block adoption of the plan.
City Council public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan will be scheduled for September 2, 2008.
The public notice will be published August 22, 2008 to allow for the appropriate publication
requirements. This will allow time for preparation of the plan, review and comment period by the
Long Range Planning Commission and the consultation process with the taxing entities.
Recommendation
I recommend the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that begins the
process of creating the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal
District and sets a public hearing for September 2, 2008.
The Plan will provide additional tools to encourage business growth and redevelopment activities
throughout the District and will support the revitalization within the area.
Action Step
The action step for the City Council is to adopt the Resolution of Necessity attached to this
memorandum.
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RESOLUTION NO. 258-08
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY
BOUNDED BY 30TH, JACKSON, AND 32ND STREETS AND THE HERITAGE
BIKING TRAIL IS A BLIGHTED AREA AND THAT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF
SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, the City Council has determined that the active redevelopment of
underutilized industrial areas is a beneficial use of existing industrial land that will
enhance the City's ongoing economic development efforts; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that the active redevelopment of
underutilized industrial areas is a beneficial use of existing industrial land that will
enhance the City's ongoing economic development efforts; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that the area described in Section
below meets the definitions of a blighted area as defined in Chapter 403 "Urban
Renewal" of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Company building is a significant
structure in the North End Neighborhood and will need assistance to preserve the
building; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code requires that before urban renewal
authority may be exercised, a City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity finding
that the area in question is a slum, blighted or economic development area, and that so
designating such area is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare
of the residents of the municipality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the following described area is a blighted area as defined by
Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code and is appropriate for an urban renewal project, to wit:
Lot 1-1-4, Lot 2-1-4, Lot 2-4, Balance of Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 2-6, Lot 2-7 and Lot 1-1-3-8 all
of Mineral Lot 322 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and Lots A, B, C, D,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 all in Liebe's Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and Lot 1-1, Lot 2-1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4 all in Liebe's
Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and also including
public right-of-way abutting thereto (hereinafter called the Dubuque Brewing & Malting
Urban Renewal District).
Section 2. That the redevelopment of the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban
Renewal District for historic revitalization and expanded industrial use is necessary and
appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in
accordance with sound planning and local community objectives.
Section 3. That the development of this area will provide new opportunities for
industrial expansion and job creation in the community.
Section 4. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an
Urban Renewal Plan for the Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District, to forward said
Plan to the City's Long Range Planning Commission for review and comment and to
begin the consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on
the adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan for the Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal
District to be held on the 2nd day of September, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal
Building in Dubuque, Iowa, 350 W. 6t" Street, Dubuque, Iowa and that said notice shall
generally identify the area covered by the Plan and the general scope of the Urban
Renewal Plan activities planned for such area.
Section 6. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy
of said Plan and notice of public hearing to the Dubuque Community School District, the
County Board of Supervisors and the Northeast Iowa Community College, as the
affected taxing entities.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of Aught 2008.
Roy D. Buol
Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council will conduct a public hearing on
September 2, 2008, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal
Building, 350 W. 6th St., to consider adopting an Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District. The following described area, which is
proposed to be included in the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District, is a
blighted area as defined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code and is appropriate for an
urban renewal project, to wit:
Lot 1-1-4, Lot 2-1-4, Lot 2-4, Balance of Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 2-6,
Lot 2-7 and Lot 1-1-3-8 all of Mineral Lot 322 in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and Lots A, B, C, D, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 all in Liebe's Subdivision No. 2 in the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and Lot 1-1, Lot 2-
1, Lot 2, Lot 3 and Lot 4 all in Liebe's Subdivision No. 3 in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and also
including public right-of-way abutting thereto (hereinafter
called the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal
District).
The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify the boundaries of the District at some
future date. Any amendments to the Plan will be completed in accordance with Chapter
403 of the Iowa Code, Urban Renewal Law.
A copy of the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District Plan is on file in the
City Clerk's Office and may be viewed during normal working hours.
Written comments regarding the above amendment may be submitted to the City
Clerk's Office on or before said time of public hearing.
At said time and place of public hearing all interested citizens and parties will be given
an opportunity to be heard for or against said amendment.
Any visual or hearing impaired persons needing special assistance or persons with
special accessibility needs should contact the City Clerk's Office at (563) 589-4120 or
TDD (563) 590-6678 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Published by order of the City Council given on the 22nd day of August, 2008.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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