Steeple Square Letter of Support_Friends of St. Mary's Copyrighted
May 1, 2017
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 16.
ITEM TITLE: Steeple Square Letter of Support
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of
Support for the Steeple Square project to facilitate
redevelopment of the former St. Mary's church and rectory
buildings along White Street between 15th and 16th
Streets.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Steeple Square Letter of Support-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Letter of Support Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Steeple Square Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 25, 2017
The Steeple Square Board has been working to redevelop all of the buildings on the
former St. Mary's Church campus, located between 15th and 16th Streets along White
Street. The Board now plans to redevelop the former church and rectory buildings
using State Historic Tax Credits. As part of the registration process of the project with
the State of Iowa, the development team must submit proof of financial commitments to
the project. As the buildings are eligible for the Economic Development Downtown
Rehabilitation grants in an amount equal to $35,000, the City has provided a written
commitment of those grants. In addition, there will be a recommendation to provide ten
years of tax increment financing for the project once the parties are ready to enter into a
development agreement.
Economic Development Director Maurice Jones recommends City Council approval of a
letter of support for the Steeple Square project.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director
Dubuque Economic Development Department
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Steeple Square Redevelopment Project
DATE: April 24, 2017
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform Council of our department's support of
the Steeple Square redevelopment project and to seek concurrence.
BACKGROUND
The Steeple Square Board (the Board) has been working for several years to fundraise
in an effort to redevelop all of the buildings on the former St. Mary's Church campus,
located between 15th and 16th Streets along White Street. The redevelopment of the
former school building is underway, which will create 12 apartments in the
neighborhood.
DISCUSSION
The Board now plans to redevelop the former church and rectory buildings, as well,
using State Historic Tax Credits. As part of the registration process of the project with
the State of Iowa, the development team must submit proof of financial commitments to
the project. As the buildings are eligible for the Economic Development Downtown
Rehabilitation grants in an amount equal to $35,000, we have provided a written
commitment of those grants.
In addition, there will be a recommendation to provide ten (10) years of tax increment
financing for the project once we are ready to enter into a development agreement, as it
will improve the neighborhood by providing space for a daycare center, opportunities for
job training, and event space for social and community activities. These opportunities
further the City's goals of economic prosperity and social & cultural vibrancy in the area.
RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP
I respectfully request concurrence with our letter of support for the Steeple Square
project.
Dubuque City Manager's Office
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Friends of St. Mary's d/b/a/ Steeple Square
PO Box 3188
Dubuque, IA 52004-3188
Re: City of Dubuque Support for the Steeple Square Redevelopment Project
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to pledge financial support from the City of Dubuque for the redevelopment
project at Steeple Square, including the former church and rectory buildings.
Redevelopment of this area is an important step in revitalizing the surrounding
neighborhood while supporting City priorities and the work of multiple non-profit
organizations.
I am pleased to offer a $35,000 Downtown Rehabilitation funds in the form of a 1:1
matching grant. I will also be recommending 10 years of tax increment financing to the
City Council for this project.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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