Economic Development Department FY21 Budget PresentationCopyrighted
February 26, 2020
City of Dubuque Public Hearings # 4.
ITEM TITLE: Economic Development Department FY21 Budget
Presentation
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Economic Development Department FY21 Policy Supporting Documentation
Budget Outline
Presentation Supporting Documentation
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 % Change From
Budget Highlights Actual Budget Requested FY 2020 Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 275,530 330,126 346,615 5.0%
Supplies and Services 2,377,621 2,248,043 2,319,193 3.2%
TIF Rebate Payments 2,601,672 2,503,836 2,558,035 2.2%
Equipment 5,554 1,785 920 -48.5%
Subtotal 5,260,377 5,083,790 5,224,763 2.8%
Debt Service 3,002,171 3,174,418 3,409,758 7.4%
Total 8,262,548 8,258,208 8,634,521 4.6%
Resources
TIF Charges 5,603,843 5,678,254 5,967,793 5.1%
TIF Land Sales/Reimbursements 295,937 386,175 311,175 -19.4%
Hotel/Motel Tax (50%) 1,134,522 1,121,130 1,145,392 2.2%
Farmland Rent 74,475 49,708 74,475 49.8%
Miscellaneous Revenue 24,400 27,400 29,094 6.2%
Total 7,133,177 7,262,667 7,527,929 3.7%
Property Tax Support 1,129,371 995,541 1,106,592 111,051
Percent Increase (Decrease) 11.2%
Personnel - Authorized FTE 3.50 3.75 3.75
Improvement Package Summary
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This improvement package provides for the purchase of a tablet for the Arts & Cultural Affairs
Coordinator. Having access to all emails and files will streamline work during and between meetings.
Related Cost:
Related Cost:
Total Cost:
$ 920 Tax Funds Non -Recurring
$ 120 Tax Funds Recurring
$ 1,040
Property Tax Impact: $ 0.0004 —%
Activity: Economic Development
Recommend - Yes
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This improvement package provides for Arts Mean Business (AMB) activities which seek to nurture
relationships between the arts and business sectors and provide opportunities for students and area
creatives to gain new business skills and exposure to career opportunities. AMB activities have been
facilitated by the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs with planning and implementation support from a
collective of citizen volunteers since 2016; activities have traditionally included an Arts and Business
Luncheon, a Career in the Arts panel for students, and an Business of the Arts Academy skills building
workshop for artist. To date, these activities have been self -funded through ticket sales and
sponsorships from area businesses but no funds have been dedicated to planning and promotion
efforts that must take place; a $25 fee to attend the Luncheon and $15 fee for skills building workshop
will continue to offset expenses with fee waivers available for those in need. In past years, the
Luncheon has attracted on average 100, the Academy typically engages 40. In FY21, the AMB planning
committee advises building on the positive response to prior years' activities by holding additional
business skills for creatives workshops on a regular basis to create year-round continuity of AMB
activities and strengthen the resiliency and impact of Dubuque's creative economy. This year, AMB will
partner with Springboard for the Arts to deliver programs; AMB seeks to engage Springboard for the
Arts to bring their 12-step Work of Art workshop series to Dubuque over the course of 24-months
starting in Spring 2020. A nominal fee will be charged to attend these events but as activities will be
directed towards students, artists, and creative entrepreneurship, the planning committee feels it is
important for that fee to be no more than $5 per workshop. By fostering relationships, building new
skills, and partnering with professional organization whose work is devoted to developing and drawing
attention to the creative economy, AMB activities support many of the priorities of the Arts and Culture
Master Plan which was adopted by the City Council in 2016. AMB activities also support City Council
goals of Robust Local Economy, Partnership for a Better Dubuque, and Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks,
and Recreation Experiences and Activities.
Related Cost:
Related Revenue:
Net Cost:
$ 5,000 Tax Funds Recurring
$ 3,900 Ticket Sales Recurring
$ 1,100
Property Tax Impact: $ 0.0004 —%
Activity: Arts and Cultural Affairs
Recommend - No
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This improvement package provides additional funds for the the Art on the River (AOTR) program. The
increase will allow for an increase in the stipends to the exhibiting artists (from $1500 to $1800 per
artist), expand paid promotional efforts, and incorporate activities directed at diverse populations
(cultural arts entertainment at Grand Opening) and youth (curriculum and exhibition to increase
engagement with teens and college students). AOTR will enter it's 15th year in 2020. The program
continues to be a fully accessible arts activity that can be enjoyed by all ages, all income levels, and
people of all backgrounds; it engages citizens and tourists alike with an installation of sculptures along
the Mississippi Riverwalk at the Port of Dubuque. AOTR was originated and supported through a block
CIP grant, averaging $35,000 in program expenses annually; some revenue was collected in that time
through the sale of sculptures. Upon CIP being exhausted, an improvement package was approved
which funded AOTR through City operating funds at $30,000. Those funds have been stretched to
maximize impact and expand outreach but it remains insufficient for the longevity and momentum of the
program and limits outreach and inclusive engagement opportunities that could enhance the program's
overall impact. In FY20, funds were carried over from the previous years operating budget to support
the incorporation of an inclusion style show partnering with local businesses and feature models from
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all walks of life at the Grand Opening event. Feedback received from some of the 200+ reception
attendees was extremely favorable to this additional element. In honor of the program's 15th
anniversary, the AOTR planning committee has requested an increase to support for participating
artists so that it is an exhibition that artists continue to seek to be part of. The Planning Committee has
also advised broadening the promotional efforts to celebrate the program's 15th anniversary; in 2019,
the Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator was awarded the State of Iowa Travel Iowa Tourism Grant
program for $5000 to support overall promotional efforts. The Planning Committee would also like to
build on the positive feedback from the inclusive style show by incorporating a similar element in the
2020 Grand Opening event. The Planning Committee would also like to build on the positive feedback
from the inclusive style show by incorporating a similar element in the August 2020 Grand Opening
event and seeks to implement a civic engagement project with youth at the Alternative Learning Center
and the Multicultural Family Center in conjunction with next year's AOTR program. This civic
engagement project will provide an opportunity for youth to create and exhibit public art inspired by next
year's AOTR theme; the Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator in collaboration with the Human Rights
Office and in partnership with the Loras College Civic Scholars program will begin the development and
implementation of this pilot project in FY20 but will carry its results and expenses into FY21. Increased
support for participating artists, broader promotional efforts, and activities dedicated to engaging new
audiences will elevate a program that continues to support the City Council's goals of a Vibrant
Community (walkability, safe location), Sustainable Environment (AOTR draws people to the
Mississippi Riverwalk and thus increases enjoyment / appreciation for the river), Diverse Arts, Culture,
Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities, and Partnership for a Better Dubuque (AOTR is
produced through the collaborative planning efforts of City Staff, a variety of City Departments, and
engaged citizen volunteers).
Related Cost:
Related Revenue:
Net Cost:
Property Tax Impact:
$ 7,500 Tax Funds Recurring
$ 5,000 Grant Non -Recurring
$ 2,500
$ 0.001 0.01%
Activity: Arts and Cultural Affairs
Recommend - Yes
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This improvement package provides an increase in the funds available to be granted out to Dubuque
arts and culture organizations via the Operating Support (OS) funding program through the Office of
Arts and Cultural Affairs. OS funds have been made available since 2005 through an annual application
process to arts -centered 501(c)3's in the City of Dubuque who are providing arts and cultural programs.
All grants are reviewed and scored by a panel independent of staff or the Arts Commission. In FY05,
$200,000 was distributed to 12 organizations; in FY13, OS funds were increased by $10,000 to
$210,000 and supported 10 organizations. The amount being requested annually has steadily
increased as new organizations have been established and existing organizations have thrived, and
thus their operating budgets and programs have expanded. In FY20, OS grants could only meet 68.3%
of the funding requested by applying organizations; City OS decreased for 8 organizations from the
year prior, having a potential negative impact on their programming, staffing, and organizational health.
Organizations will continue to be limited to receiving $30,000 or a maximum 6% of their operating
budget. To support the increase in funding available, the Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs will
implement an annual reporting process in order to measure the outcomes being achieved by grantees,
especially as it relates to accessibility of programs, diversity of audiences, and economic impact of the
organizations programs related to jobs, audience spending, and tourism dollars. This request supports
the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities by
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providing essential support to Arts and Culture organizations to help sustain their operations in
providing revenue that might otherwise be made up through admission and activities fees which is an
equity burden for low income residents. Arts Operating Funds also support the City Council goals of
Robust Local Economy as OS grants support organizational staffing; Vibrant Community through
support safe, accessible activities that positively impact the brain health of those that participate in
them.
Related Cost: $ 40,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact: $ 0.0157 0.15%
Activity: Arts and Cultural Affairs
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This improvement request is for continuing operating support for the Fountain of Youth. The mission of
the Fountain of Youth is to change mindsets that contribute to generational poverty. The Fountain of
youth offers programs (Real Talk, Getting in Tune, and Partners in Change) that are personalized with a
one on one approach and focus on embracing an accomplished mindset, focusing on quality of life, and
gaining financial and employment success. The Fountain of Youth's request is to fund $126,507 in
2020; $271,043 in 2021; $387,149 in 2022; $463,311 in 2023; and $542,336 in 2024. This
recommendation is to fund $40,000 recurring beginning in Fiscal Year 2021.
Related Cost: $ 40,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact: $ 0.0157 0.15%
Activity: Economic Development
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This improvement request is for two years operating support for the Dubuque Dream Center (Fiscal
Years 2021 and 2022). The Dubuque Dream Center is a Community Outreach Center committed to
mobilizing youth and families to build on Dr. King's Dream of transforming communities by embracing,
empowering, and unifying those who live there. In order to progress towards sustainable income to
continue to provide quality and affordable care to the children of working families, the Dream Center is
seeking to become a licensed child care facility and generate funding support from the State of Iowa by
2021. The Dream Center seeks to become a Licensed Child Care Facility in order to generate income
to serve low income and working families who need our support, but struggle to afford quality after
school and summer care. The Dream Center's request is 33% of the operational budget, or $264,000
for 1-2 years beginning in 2020 (Attachment I). The transitional funding would support 88 low income
working families with students ranging from early childhood to elementary school ages. This
recommendation is to fund $40,000 for two years beginning in Fiscal Year 2021.
Related Cost:
Property Tax Impact:
$ 40,000 Tax Funds Recurring
$ 0.0157 0.15% (For Two Years)
Activity: Economic Development
Recommend - Yes
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Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1. FY 2021 employee expense reflects a 1.5% wage package increase.
2. The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from FY 2020 The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2020.
3. The City portion of health insurance expense increased from $921 in FY 2020 to $1,013 in FY
2021 per month per contract which results in an annual cost increase of $3,215 or 9.99%.
Supplies and Services
4. Payments to Other Agencies provide for TIF backed economic development grants. Rebate
payments count against the City's statutory debt limit unless there is a non -appropriation clause
approved in the development agreement and in that case only the current annual payment
counts against the City's statutory debt limit. The City began using non -appropriation clauses in
development agreements beginning in January 2013.
The grant estimates totaling $1,285,308 in FY 2021 in the Greater Downtown TIF district are to:
Greater Downtown TIF Rebate Payments
Adobos Mexican Grill $ 7,128 Last payment FY 2022
Flexsteel Headquarters $ 199,322 Last payment FY 2024
Linseed Oil Paintworks $ 20,670 Last payment FY 2025
Rousselot, Inc. $ 13,078 Last payment FY 2025
Hotel Julien $ 225,991 Last payment FY 2026
253 Main St. $ 3,805 Last Payment FY 2027
Barker Financial $ 17,599 Last payment FY 2027
44 Main $ 26,900 Last payment FY 2027
Engine House #1 $ 8,484 Last payment FY 2027
Franklin Investment $ 35,470 Last payment FY 2028
Spahn and Rose $ 107,431 Last payment FY 2027
Nottingham Properties $ 405 Last payment FY 2028
Schmid Innovation Center $ 125,233 Last payment FY 2028
Bonson Block $ 9,388 Last payment FY 2028
Plastic Center $ 9,699 Last payment FY 2028
Roshek Building $ 299,372 Last payment FY 2030
Novelty Iron Works $ 175,333 Last payment FY 2031
Total $1,285,308
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The grant estimates totaling $1,114,380 in FY 2021 in the Dubuque Industrial Center West TIF district
are to:
Dubuque Industrial Center TIF Rebate Payments
Faley Properties $ 107,451 Last payment FY 2022
Green Industrial Supply $ 178,938 Last payment FY 2023
Tri-State Quality Metals $ 56,315 Last payment FY 2026
Hormel Foods $ 672,449 Last payment FY 2026
Roasting Solutions
Rite Hite
$ 47,218 Last payment FY 2028
$ 52,009 Last payment FY 2029
Total $1,114,380
The grant estimates in FY 2021 in the Lake Ridge TIF district are to:
The Rose of Dubuque $25,844 (last payment in 2024).
The grant estimates totaling $38,352 in FY 2021 in Tech Park TIF district are to:
Technology Park TIF Rebate Payments
Rockfarm Holdings $ 38,352 Last payment FY 2027
Total $ 38,352
The grant estimates in FY 2021 in the North Cascade Road Housing TIF district:
$693,587 will be generated for public improvements and $426,909 for low and
moderate -income projects (last payment in 2027).
The grant estimates in FY 2021 in the English Ridge Housing TIF district are to:
English Ridge LLC $73,909 (last payment in 2027). In addition, $295,635 will be
generated for public improvements and $181,966 for low and moderate -income projects.
The grant estimates in FY 2021 in the South Pointe Housing TIF district are to:
Dubuque South Pointe LLC $17,561 (last payment in 2030). In addition, $70,243 will be
generated for public improvements and $43,235 for low and moderate -income projects.
The grant estimates in FY 2021 in the Rustic Point Housing TIF district are to:
Derby Grange LLC $2,681 (last payment in 2030). In addition, $10,723 will be
generated for public improvements and $6,600 for low and moderate -income projects.
5. Travel City Business decreased from $35,370 in FY 2020 to $34,635 in FY 2021. This line item
represents the budget for federal initiatives ($24,000); Diversity Summit sponsorship ($5,000);
Diversity Summit registration for leadership team ($5,000); Growing Sustainable Communities
Conference ($435), and Arts and Cultural Affairs ($200). FY 2020 included $735 for the Iowa
League of Cities Conference hosted in Dubuque.
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6. Contracted Services increased from $1,868,956 in FY 2020 to $1,893,561 in FY 2021. The
following service agreements are budgeted in Economic Development in FY 2021:
Contracted Services Agency
FY 2020 FY 2021 Change %
Travel Dubuque
$ 1,121,130 $ 1,145,392 $ 24,262
2
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
$ 30,000 $ 30,000 $
Dubuque Main Street
$ 76,653 $ 79,336 $ 2,683
4
Fountain of Youth
$
$ 40,000 $ 40,000
100
Dubuque Dream Center
- $ 40,000 $ 40,000
100 %
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation $ 470,613 $ 395,613 $ (75,000) (16)%
Prosperity Eastern Iowa
$ 5,085 $ 5,085 $
-
Access Dubuque
$ 5,475 $
8,135 $ 2,660
49 %
America's River Festival*
Inclusive Dubuque
Project Hope
$ 10,000 $ - $ (10,000) (100)%
$ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ -
$ 75,000 $ 75,000 $
Total $ 1,868,956 $ 1,893,561 $ 24,605 1.30 %
These contracted services for Economic Development are expenses that the City would have
within its organization regardless of who provides the services.
*America's River Corporation has chosen not to do a festival in the Port of Dubuque.
Debt Service
7. The FY 2021 annual debt service includes ($3,409,758):
Amount Debt Series
Source
Purpose
Final Call
Payment Date
$ 82,400 G.O.2017A GDTIF
Town Clock Plaza
2021 2025
$ 95,409 TIF revenue GDTIF
40 Main
2021
$ 646,000 G.O.2016B DICW
Synergy Ct/N. Siegert
2023 2023
$ 32,700 G.O.2016B GDTIF
Kephart's Building
2023 2023
$ 34,281 G.O. 2011B DICW
S. Siegert
2026 2018
$ 130,300 G.O.2017A DICW
N. Siegert
2029 2025
$ 194,955 G.O.2017A GDTIF
Housing Incentives
2030 2025
$ 195,550 G.O.2017A GDTIF
Millwork Parking
2030 2025
$ 300,844 IFA loan GDTIF
Caradco
2030
$ 388,194 G.O.2012B GDTIF
1-Way to 2-Way
2031 2020
$ 278,889 G.O.2014C GDTIF
Intermodal
2032 2021
$ 140,780 G.O.2012F GDTIF
ED Grants
2032 2019
$ 137,775 G.O.2012H GDTIF
Bus Storage/Bluff Restrooms
2032 2019
$ 285,365 G.O.2012C DICW
S. Siegert
2032 2019
$ 57,885 G.O.2012C GDTIF
Washington Neighborhood
2032 2019
$ 33,312 G.O.2019C DICW
S. Siegert
2032 2026
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Amount Debt Series Source
Purpose
Final Call
Payment Date
$ 10,494 G.O. 2012H DICW Land Acquisition 2032 2019
$ 114,875 G.O. 2014C DICW Land Acquisition 2034 2021
$ 15,525 G.O. 2014B GDTIF DT Loan Pool 2034 2021
$ 47,250 G.O. 2019A GDTIF Colts Building Renovation 2039 2026
$ 50,000 Lease Buyout GDTIF Bowling & Beyond 2032
$ 25,727 Planned GDTIF East/West Corridor 2040
$ 3,141 Planned GDTIF Engineering Projects 2040
$ 16,179 Planned GDTIF Parks Projects 2040
$ 91,928 Planned GDTIF Parking Ramp 2040
$ 3,409,758 Total Economic Development Annual Debt Service
In addition, Greater Downtown TIF will transfer to the Debt Service fund as reflected in other
departmental budgets ($3,134,487) to pay a portion of the America's River Fund debt
($339,900); Library Renovation debt ($202,400); Port of Dubuque Parking Ramp ($2,013,875);
Intermodal Facility ($298,312); and Downtown Parking Ramp Debt ($280,000). The Port of
Dubuque Parking Ramp debt is reimbursed by the Diamond Jo through a minimum assessment
agreement and an annual shortfall payment.
Machinery and Equipment
1. The total equipment requested is as follows:
Recommended Improvement Packages 920
Total $ 920
Revenue
8. The payment from Dubuque Initiatives for processing of payments has increased from $27,400
in FY 2020 to $29,094 in FY 2021.
9. Farmland Rent increased from $49,708 in FY 2020 to $74,475 in FY 2021 based on FY 2019
actual of $74,475. This line item represents rent of farmland in Dubuque Industrial Center West
that has been acquired but not developed.
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ATTACHMENT I
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Dubuque
Operational
Support
IMPACTING YOUTH. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. BUILDING COMMUNITY.
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CENTER
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Index
Dream Center Operational Budget Fundraising Strategies page 1
Dream Center Sustainable Income Plan for Operations page 1
Transitional Income Support Need and Updated Operations Request from City of Dubuque page 1
Who is Served and Impacted by City Support page 2
Dream Center Program Cost per Student and Services Provided page 2
Original City Proposal page 2
Student & Team Sponsorship Levels page 3
IMPACTING YOUTH. STRFNGTHFNU".. FAMILIES. BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Dream Center Operational Budget Fundraising Strategies
73% 19% 8%
Private Donors
Grants other
The DC raises 73% of our operational budget through fundraising from generous private
donors from the community of Dubuque to support low income and working families who
need affordable care for their children_ 19% Grants_ 8% other
Dream Center Sustainable Income Plan for Operations
In order to progresstawards sustainable income to continue to provide quality and affordable care to
the children of working families, the DC is seeking to become a Licensed Child Care Facility and
generate funding support from the State of Iowa by 2021.
Transitional Income Support Need and Updated Operational Request from City of Dubuque
The DC seeks to become a Licensed Child Care Facility in order to generate income to serve low income
and working families who need our support, but struggle to afford quality after school and summer care_
City Funding will Support
88
The Dream Center Currently serves
190
Low income Students St, -nts fC 12th '-
As a City Tap Priority, the Dubuque Dream Center is asking the City of Dubuque for 33% of its'
operational budget; $264.000.00 for 1-2 nears beginning in 2020. This transitional funding will
support 88 law income working famlies with students ranging from early childhood to elementary school
ages. The Dream Center's goal is to become Licensed Child Care Site by 2021.
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IMPACTING YOUTH. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. BUILDING COMMUNITY.
Who is Served and Impacted by City support?
These 88 low income students are children K-5th grade who were most recently added from our waiting list
with the help of one-time gifts from generous donors_ Presently there are 90 K-5th grade students on our
waiting list. The Dream Center is in need of temporary support to serve these students and their families as
we seek to become a Licensed Child Care Site and receive income from the State of Iowa.
The Dream Center becoming a licensed childcare facility means access to affordable childcare
for working families_ From the mid-i.970s to 2012, workforce participation rates for mothers of
young children rase from 40% to 65%. In Iowa, 3 out of households with children under age 6 have an
parents working yet childcare is inaccessible to many who need it
Dream Center Program Cost per Student and Services Provided
The operational expense per student for the Dream Center is $3,000 per yearfor year-round services that
includes:
Healthy Meals
School Day Curriculums,
Supplies and #k
Academic Support
Transportation
Character Development
Curriculum
Ito
Ito
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AMMINI
Year -Round Activities and Summer Camps
Administrative Overhead
and Registration Support
Original City Proposal
On September 10th, 2019 the Dream Center originally requested 52% of its' operational budget $406,600
that would have supported and sustained 135 K-5th grade students and 10 students would have been
enrolled from ourwaiting list_ The Dream Center would still welcome and gratefully accept the original
requested funds, however we would also be grateful for the minimum request of $264,000 to support 88
students for 2020 and an additional $264,000 for 2021.
IMPACTING YOUTH. STRENGTHENIN" FAMILIES. BUILDING COMMUNITY.
STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS
supports one student for a year
of Dream Center programming.
$1,500.
supports one student through a 9-month school
year session of Dream Center programming.
$1500
supports one student's enrichment activities
ream Center programming.
supports one student's academic and character development
curriculum through a year of Dream Center programming.
TEAM SPONSORSHIPS
$30,000.
supports a team of 10 students for
a year of Dream Center programming.
CLOS
supports six students for
a year of Dream Center programming.
$10,000.0(0
supports three students for
a year of Dream Center programming.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development formulates and implements strategies which retain and create
jobs, enhance the tax base, stabilize the local economic base and encourage economic
self-sufficiency, working primarily in the areas of downtown, Historic Millwork District,
riverfront and industrial park development — thus improving the community's overall
quality of life.
Economic
Development
Arts & Cultural
Affairs
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND
PEOPLE LEADING TO OUTCOMES
PEOPLE
We work to attract and retain an
appropriate mix of businesses for
the purpose of increasing
employment opportunities,
attracting skilled workers and to
provide the town with a stable
economy. We focus efforts an
creating healthy, diverse
neighborhoods in the community.
i NCLUS1V:
NCLUSIVL
INCLUSIVE
dubuque
PLANNING
We facilitate projects related to the
preparation and administration of City
plans and work with businesses and
consultants to plan and develop areas
such as the Historic Millwork District,
the Downtown, the Port of Dubuque,
Urban Renewal Districts and the
Industrial and Technology parks to
generate income and employment
opportunities along with a strong tax
base.
PARTNERSHIPS
We support partnerships among business, communities and
nonprofit organizations that strengthen the economic health and
quality of life for the city of Dubuque. We promote economic
development assistance to area businesses in cooperation with
federal, state and local agencies.
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$14,000,000
$13,000,000
$12,000,000
$11,000,000
$10,000,000
$9,000,000
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
Full -Time Equivalent 3.50 3.75 3.75
Resources and Property Tax Support
TIF Charges DICW Land Sales Hotel/Motel Tax Property Tax Support Farmland Rent Miscellaneous
FY 2019
FY 2020 FY 2021
The Economic Development Department is supported by 3.75 full-time equivalent employees.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
Employee Expense
Supplies and Services
TIF Rebates
Machinery and Equi*01-85
$920
$—
Administrative Recharge
Debt Service
$275,530
$330,126
$346,615
$5,554
$—
$—
■ $2,377,621
$2,248,043
$2,319,193
$2,601,672
$2,503,836
$2,558,035
$3,002,171
$3,174,418
$3,409,758
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
$3,000,000 $4,000,000
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Administration
Mission & Services
Economic Development provides the tools and resources for existing and prospective businesses to
connect with the workforce and infrastructure of Dubuque. By developing incentive programs, Dubuque
can guide residents and business leaders to exciting development opportunities within the city.
Administration Funding Summary
FY 2019 Actual
FY 2020 Budget
FY 2021 Requested
Expenditures
7,960,164
7,909,256
8,239,536
Resources
7,129,728
7,258,492
7,524,029
Administration Position Summary
FY 2021
Economic Development Director
1.00
Assistant Economic Development Director
1.00
Confidential Account Clerk
0.50
Intern
0.25
Total FT Equivalent Employees
2.75
Performance Measures
Performance Measure (KPI)
Target
Actual FY19 Actual Estimate
Performance
Indicator
City Council Goal: Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic
Prosperity
Department Objective: Expand equitable job opportunities, including the number of residents with
living wage jobs, through workforce development and equitable business training.
Jobs Created through Incentives
80 240 137
45
# of Businesses Applying for High Quality
Jobs Program
# of Participants graduating from Workforce
Development Programming
6 2 4
100 58 83
4
90
C4)
C4)
2 Department Objective: Attract and retain residents who want to live in Dubuque by offering a lively
arts and culture scene and attractive and interesting housing options and businesses.
# of Applications for Housing/Rehab
Programs
12 8 9 10 O4)
Department Objective: Increase revenue by expanding the economic tax base, leveraging private
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investment, and increasing property values.
Private Sector Investments Related to
Incentives
Tax Increment Financing Valuation
$55 M $37.4 M $51.45 M $30.9 M
$365 M $388 M $338 M $353 M
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Arts & Cultural AffairE
Mission & Services
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, with oversight from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission, aims to strengthen access to diverse and equitable arts and cultural programming
throughout the community while fostering sustainability and collaboration throughout the non-profit and
for -profit arts and culture sector. This work improves the quality of life for residents of Dubuque, helps to
attract and retain a talented workforce, and provides a fertile ground for the growth of creative
entrepreneurship. Specifically, the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs manages the annual Art on the River
public art program, administers two City grant programs awarded to local arts and cultural
organizations, hosts educational and networking events that create connection between the arts and
business sectors, and oversees the implementation of the City's Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Arts & Cultural Affairs Funding Summary
FY 2019
Actual
FY 2020
Budget
FY 2021
Requested
Expenditures
$ 302,384
$ 348,952
$ 394,985
Resources
$ 3,450
$ 4,175
$ 3,900
Arts and Cultural Affairs Position Summary
FY 2021
Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator
1.00
Total FT Equivalent
1.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks & Recreation
1
Performance Measure (KPI) Target FY18 FY19 FY20 Performance
Actual Actual Estimate Indicator
Activity Objective: Cultivate diverse, equitable, and accessible arts and culture experiences for the
residents of Dubuque through administration of City Arts Grants.
# of grant applications submitted annually 26 22 24 24
Cyr
Additional investment leveraged $35,000 $99,477 $148,594 $76,954
Activity Objective: Expand impact of annual Art on the River (AOTR) public art program as a tool for
2 attracting creative workers, drawing tourists, and providing an accessible and interactive arts
experience for residents of Dubuque.
# of artists applying to exhibit in AOTR 60 56 14 36
City Council Goal: Partnership for a Better Dubuque
1
Activity Objective: Continue implementation of Arts and Culture Master Plan with support from Task
Force and Working Groups comprised of volunteer from public and private sectors
# of attendees at Arts & Business
Academy (business skills for creative 45 22 40 40
workers) event(s)
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Fund
Account
Account Title
FY18 Actual
Revenue
FY19 Actual
Revenue
FY20 Adopted
Budget
FY21 Recomm'd
Budget
210 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
215 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
216 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
217 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
218 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
225 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
231 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
240 41205 TAX INCREMENT RECEIPTS
TAXES -
241 43105 INTEREST, LOANS
400 43105 INTEREST, LOANS
210 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
215 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
216 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
225 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
231 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
240 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
241 43110 INVESTMENT EARNINGS
100 43242 RENT, FARM LAND
241 43405 PRINCIPAL, LOANS
400 43405 PRINCIPAL, LOANS
43 USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTY - Tollill
210 45787 I & C PROPERTY TAX REPLAC
225 45787 I & C PROPERTY TAX REPLAC
r
3,700,885
143,328
201,253
0
0
521,854
19,607
7,439,723
12,026,650
42,984
0
46,744
2,050
1,117
2,372
99
131,828
18,945
49,708
196,398
0
492,244
377,437
55,403
240 45787 I & C PROPERTY TAX REPLAC 274,166
IWTATE GRANTS
100 51919 DBQ INITIATIVES PAYMENT 24,400 24,400 27,400 29,094
100 51965 EVENTS REVENUE 4,175 3,450 4,175 3,900
CHARGES FOR SERVICES - Total 11111M 28,575 "Inir32,994
240 53102 PRIVATE PARTICIPANT
100 53201 REFUNDS
100 53620 REIMBURSEMENTS -GENERAL
2,447,820
926,705
386,549
0 33,044
0 12,685
40,656 40,301
15,963 22,767
6,808,300 6,868,237
9,867,968 10,738,108
39,968 42,000
1,974,393 2,195,536
662,396 1,120,497
366,259 477,600
113,478
17,322
42,741
25,844
8,019,902
12,012,920
39,968
0 0 98,974
89,337 43,892 80,404
5,017 1,841 4,515
5,731 928 5,158
2,462 2,201 2,216
342 81 0
148,570 130,556 133,713
36,276 40,000 32,649
74,475 49,708 74,475
104,481 102,000 104,481
0 0 201,870
778,423
181,780 255,675 181,780
4,077 0 4,077
231,629 205,302 231,629
0 123,289 0
1,001 0
679 0
0
1,095
0
1,095
240 53620 REIMBURSEMENTS -GENERAL 0 16,520 0 0
53 MISCELLANE
210 54105 LAND SALES 2,731,201 300,000
400 54210 GO BOND PROCEEDS 239,491 3,072
400 54220 BOND DISCOUNT 1,536 139
2,972,228 303,?
400 59100 FR GENERAL 647,608 135,500 217,922 0
100 59210 FR DICW TIF 278,508 280,516 275,868 275,868
400 59210 FR DICW TIF 1,854,927 1,239,943 1,247,858 1,254,627
905 59210 FR DICW TIF 0 665,839 0 0
100 59215 TRANSFER FROM N CASCADE 8 0 0 0
141,489
L
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES - Total
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Fund
Account
Account Title
FY18 Actual
Revenue
FY19 Actual
Revenue
FY20 Adopted
Budget
FY21 Recomm'd
Budget
100 59217 FR S POINTE TIF
100 59218 TSF FROM RUSTIC POINT TIF
100 59225 FR TECH PARK SOUTH
400 59225 FR TECH PARK SOUTH
100 59240 FR DOWNTOWN TIF
400 59240 FR DOWNTOWN TIF
1,544
2,419
301
278,960
112,400 15,421
1,573,735 1,627,228
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
110,307
1,708,638
0
0
0
0
35,307
1,854,287
TRANSFER IN AND INTERNAL - Total
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Total
3,560,593 ,420,089
20,978,209 15,229,111 15,205,555 I 16,661,912
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Fund
Account
Account Title
FY18 Actual
Expense
FY19 Actual
Expense
FY20 Adopted
Budget
FY 21 Recomm'd
Budget
100 61010 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
100 61020 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
100 61030 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
100 61050 OVERTIME PAY
100 61092 VACATION PAYOFF
100 61310 IPERS
100 61320 SOCIAL SECURITY
100 61410 HEALTH INSURANCE
100 61415 WORKMENS' COMPENSATION
100 61416 LIFE INSURANCE
100 61660 EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS
226,893 166,911
16,788 20,134
3,420
60 4,534
3,837
224,865
20,635
6,786
234,743
21,919
6,859
21,813 18,085 23,816 24,876
17,690 14,435 19,299 20,160
47,700 42,930 33,673 36,888
1,011 984 869 853
184 127 183 183
134 134
61 - WAGES AND BENEFITS
332,139 275,530 330,126 346,615
100 62010 OFFICE SUPPLIES 774 640 774 1,240
100 62030 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 201 69 207 76
100 62061 DP EQUIP. MAINT CONTRACTS 19,222 19,180 19,053 20,009
100 62090 PRINTING & BINDING 243 1,557 1,183 2,166
100 62110 COPYING/REPRODUCTION 1,112 927 1,190 927
100 62130 LEGAL NOTICES & ADS 1,764 1,105 202 1,105
100 62140 PROMOTION 300 500 500
100 62170 SUBSCRIPTIONS -BOOKS -MAPS 1,575
100 62190 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 650 600 1,150 1,479
100 62204 REFUNDS - 24,880 - -
100 62206 PROPERTY INSURANCE 6,798 7,599 8,615 7,979
100 62208 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURAN 917 1,499 1,597 1,574
100 62211 PROPERTY TAX 8
100 62230 COURT COSTS & RECORD FEES 926 251 623 803
100 62310 TRAVEL -CONFERENCES 5,151 11,369 17,248 21,500
100 62320 TRAVEL -CITY BUSINESS 33,930 31,122 35,370 34,635
100 62340 MILEAGE/LOCAL TRANSP 190 775 207 802
100 62360 EDUCATION & TRAINING - 138 715 1,715
100 62415 UTILITY EXPENSE STORMWATR 310 194 307 221
100 62421 TELEPHONE 2,120 1,901 2,120 1,901
100 62436 RENTAL OF SPACE 754 482 528 482
100 62645 SPECIAL EVENTS 3,598 2,010 3,598 3,598
100 62663 SOFTWARE LICENSE EXP 47 39 50 41
100 62667 DATA SERVICES 319 120 445
100 62669 PROGRAMMING 540 18,600 18,879
100 62710 CONTRACTOR SERVICES 1,800 1,800
100 62713 LEGAL SERVICES 27,176 22,347 15,000 15,000
400 62713 LEGAL SERVICES 2,191 -
100 62716 CONSULTANT SERVICES 1,200 16,546
400 62721 FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 3,017
100 62731 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 36 215
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Fund
Account
Account Title
FY18 Actual
Expense
FY19 Actual
Expense
FY20 Adopted
Budget
FY 21 Recomm'd
Budget
400 62731 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
100 62736 CATERING SERVICES
100 62737 CONTRACT ADM SERVICE
100 62756 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
100 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
210 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
215 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
216 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
217 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
218 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
225 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
231 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
240 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY
100 62765 GRANTS
240 62765 GRANTS
100 62781 LAWN CARE SERVICES
1,483
500
1,794,505 1,985,544 1,868,956
1,213 168 1,500
40,000 26,000 35,000
1,697,467 1,057,944 1,081,427
11,147 85,385 144,669
59,313 60,345 73,909
5,159 17,561
2,356 2,681
267,592 101,204 37,566 38,352
13,913 15,324 16,938 25,844
1,735,865 1,282,500 1,155,376 1,285,308
203,253 217,322 210,000 250,000
500,000
255 255 255
1,006
1,893,561
1,500
35,000
1,114,380
62 - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
6,378,553 4,979,292 4,751,879 4,877,228
400 62724 BOND PAYING AGENT FEE 420
627 - CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 420
100 71120 PERIPHERALS, COMPUTER 950 920
100 71124 COMPUTER - 915
100 71211 DESKS/CHAIRS 495 4,607
100 71227 SIGNAGE 430
100 72418 TELEPHONE RELATED 32 405
71 - EQUIPMENT
495 5,554 1,785 920
100 73211 CONST.CONTR-NOT BLDG
900
73 - CIP EXPENDITURES 900
400 74111 PRINCIPAL PAYMENT 3,535,975 2,098,415 2,244,729 2,480,087
400 74112 INTEREST PAYMENT 1,024,809 903,756 929,689 929,671
74 - DEBT SERVICE
4,560,784 3,002,171 3,174,418 3,409,758
210 91100 TO GENERAL 278,508 280,516 275,868 275,868
215 91100 TO GENERAL 8 93,951
217 91100 TO GENERAL 1,544
218 91100 TO GENERAL 2,419
225 91100 TO GENERAL 301
240 91100 TO GENERAL 247,104 150,125 245,011 170,011
400 91210 TO DICW (23,317)
240 91241 TO DOWNTOWN LOAN POOL 180,000 30,000 100,000 70,000
240 91268 TO HOUSING TRUST 38,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
210 91360 TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 318,991 666,070 310,000 2,415,000
215 91360 TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 83,111 206,251 311,247 433,685
216 91360 TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - 147,544 147,506 172,836
217 91360 TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - 10,672 96,911
218 91360 TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 4,813 5,053
240 91360 TO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION 572,811 510,425 909,000 2,248,876
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Fund
Account
Account Title
FY18 Actual
Expense
FY19 Actual
Expense
FY20 Adopted
Budget
FY 21 Recomm'd
Budget
210 91400
225 91400
240 91400
240 91630
215 91710
215 91720
215 91740
216 91740
217 91740
210 91905
TO DEBT SERVICE
TO DEBT SERVICE
TO DEBT SERVICE
TO PARKING OPERATIONS
TO SANITARY SEWER CONST
TO STORM SEWER CONST
TO WATER CONSTRUCTION
TO WATER CONSTRUCTION
TO WATER CONSTRUCTION
TSF TO FLEXSTEEL ESCROW
1,878,244
278,960
4,431,464
280,000
302,030
1,239,943
4,489,665
280,000
251,069
665,839
1,247,858
4,563,725
280,000
50,000
748,537
180,961
13,093
1,254,627
4,708,774
280,000
803,505
242,708
118,891
91 - TRANSFER TO
8,870,178 8,967,447 9,448,291 13,440,696
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL 20,142,569 17,229,995 17,707,399 22,075,217
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Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
60 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GDTIF ECON DEV EXPENSES - 60200
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 16,010 10,307 10,369
GDTIF ECON DEV EXPENSES 16,010 10,307
TIF -DBQ INDUST CTR WEST - 60210
FUNDING SOURCE: TIF-METRIX/NORDSTROM
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 1,057,944
1,081,427 1,114,380
TRANSFER TO 2,852,368 1,833,726 3,945,495
F -DBQ INDUST CTR WEST 3,910,312
N CASCADE HOUSING TIF - 60215
2,915,153 L 5,059,875
FUNDING SOURCE: N CASCADE HOUSING TIF
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
85,385 144,669
TRANSFER TO 457,320 1,109,784 1,331,141
N CASCADE HOUSING TIF 542,705 1,254,453
ENGLISH RIDGE HOUSING TIF- 60216
1,331,141
FUNDING SOURCE: ENGLISH RIDGE HOUSING TIF
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 59,313 60,345 73,909
TRANSFER TO 147,544 328,467 415,544
ENGLISH RIDGE HOUSING TIF
206,857 388,812
S POINT HOUSING TIF - 60217
FUNDING SOURCE: SOUTH POINTE TIF
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 0 5,159 17,561
TRANSFER TO 0 23,765 215,802
WITS POINT HOUSING TIF 0
RUSTIC POINT (DERBY) - 60218 _
28,924 233,363
FUNDING SOURCE: RUSTIC POINT (DERBY)
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 0 2,356 2,681
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TRANSFER TO 0 4,813 5,053
RUSTIC POINT (DERBY) 0
TIF - TECH PARK SOUTH - 60225
7,169
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 101,204
TRANSFER TO
37,566 38,352
- WITECH PARK SOUTH 101,204
.L LAKE RIDGE TIF - 60231
37,566411T
38,352
FUNDING SOURCE: TIF - LAKE RIDGE
Account
FY19 Actual Expense
FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
15,324
16,938
25,844
LAKE RIDGE TIF 15,324
TIF -GREATER DOWNTOWN - 602'1
FUNDING SOURCE: TIF-DOWNTOWN
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
TRANSFER TO
1,282,500
5,510,215
1,155,376
6,147,736
1,285,308
7,527,661
TIF -GREATER DOWNTOWN 6,792,716
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 60400
8,812,969
FUNDING SOURCE: DEBT SERVICE
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
DEBT SERVICE 135,000 217,922 300,844
lir—
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 135,000 217,922
SOUTH POINTE - 60540
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
SOUTH POINTE
N CASCADE HOUSING TIF - 60550
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 782
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N CASCADE HOUSING TIF 782
DERBY GRANGE TIF - 60560
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 0 0 0
DERBY GRANGE TIF
loft
PERU ROAD HOUSING TIF - 60570
MLA
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 3,536 0 0
PERU ROAD HOUSING TIF 3,536
DICW ECON DEV EXPENSES - 60600
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 9,903
5,255 5,475
MPFDICW ECON DEV EXPENSES 9,903 5,255
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - 607(
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
EQUIPMENT 5,522 1,355
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 2,091,108 1,954,593
WAGES AND BENEFITS 227,977 260,392
1,983,982
271,917
CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2,324,607
GDTIF DEBT SERVICE - 60910
2,255,899
FUNDING SOURCE: DEBT SERVICE
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
DEBT SERVICE 1,627,228 1,708,638 1,854,287
GDTIF DEBT SERVICE 1,627,228 1,708,638
TECH PARK DEBT SERVICE - 60920
FUNDING SOURCE: DEBT SERVICE
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
DEBT SERVICE
MIFF
PARK DEBT SERVICE
DICW DEBT SERVICE - 60930
FUNDING SOURCE: DEBT SERVICE
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Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
DEBT SERVICE
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
TRANSFER TO
1,239,943
1,483
1,247,858 1,254,627
lir
DICW DEBT SERVICE 1,241,426 1,247,858 mild
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS- 72500
1,254,627
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account
FY19 Actual Expense FY20 Adopted Budget FY21 Recomm'd Budget
CIP EXPENDITURES — 900 —
EQUIPMENT 32 430 920
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 254,799 277,888 319,367
WAGES AND BENEFITS 47,554 69,734 74,698
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL
302,384 348,952 394,985
$17,229,995 $17,707,399 $22,075,217
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DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
60 ECONOMIC DEVEL DEPT
FY 2019
FY 2020 FY 2021
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
61010 Full Time Employee Expense
100 5900 GE-43 ECONOMIC DEVELOP DIRECTOR 1.00 $ 124,322 1.00 $ 102,599 1.00 $ 109,215
ASST ECONOMIC DEVELOP
100 5900 GE-36 DIRECTOR 0.00 $ — 1.00 $ 72,464 1.00 $ 72,394
100 1210 GE-30 ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COORD 1.00 $ 52,790 1.00 $ 49,802 1.00 $ 53,134
ECONOMIC DEVELOP
100 GE-30 COORDINATOR 1.00 $ 57,033 0.00 $ — 0.00 $ —
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 3.00 $ 234,145 3.00 $ 224,865 3.00 $ 234,743
61020 Part Time Employee Expense
100 225 GE-25 CONFIDENTIAL ACCOUNT CLERK 0.50 $ 20,100 0.50 $ 20,635 0.50 $ 21,919
TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 0.50 $ 20,100 0.50 $ 20,635 0.50 $ 21,919
61030 Seasonal Employee Expense
100 225 NA-38 ECONOMIC DEVELOP INTERN
TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
0.00 $ — 0.25 $ 6,786 0.25 $ 6,859
0.00 $ — 0.25 $ 6,786 0.25 $ 6,859
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVEL DEPT 3.50 $ 254,245 3.75 $ 252,286 3.75 $ 263,521
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ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS
Economic Development -FT General Fund
10060700 61010
10060700 61010
100 5900 GE-43
100 GE-30
10060700 61010 100
ECONOMIC DEVELOP DIRECTOR
PROJECT COORDINATOR
ASST ECONOMIC DEVELOP
GE-36 DIRECTOR
Total
Economic Development -PT General Fund
10060700 61020 100 225 GE-25 ACCOUNT CLERK CONFIDENT
Total
Economic Development -Seasonal General Fund
10060700 61030 100 NA-38 ECONOMIC DEVELOP INTERN
Total
Arts and Cultural Affairs - FT General Fund
10072500 61010 100 1210 GE-30 ARTS & CULTURALAFFAIRS COORD.
Total
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
1.00 $ 124,322 1.00 $ 102,599 1.00 $109,215
1.00 $ 57,033 0.00 $ - 0.00 $ -
1.00 $ 72,464 1.00 $ 72,394
2.00 $ 181,355 2.00 $ 175,063
0.50 $ 20,100 0.50 $ 20,635
0.50 $ 20,100 0.50 $ 20,635
0.00 $
0.00 $
- 0.25 $ 6,786
- 0.25 $ 6,786
1.00 $ 52,790 1.00 $ 49,802
1.00 $ 52,790 1.00 $ 49,802
2.00 $181,609
0.50 $ 21,919
0.50 $ 21,919
0.25 $ 6,859
0.25 $ 6,859
1.00 $ 53,134
1.00 $ 53,134
TOTAL ECONOMIC DEV. DEPT 3.50 $ 254,245 3.75 $ 252,286 3.75 $263,521
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
i
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CIP
Number
Capital Improvement Project Title
FY 18 Actual FY 19 Actual FY 20 Adopted FY 21 Recomm'd
Expense Expense Budget Budget
1001111 BROWNFIELDS GRANT 62,666
1002279 IFA DT HOUSING LOAN POOL 367,500 217,922
1002567 DT BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT 7,042
1002567H DT BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT 13,966
1022859 KERPER BLVD REVITE 50,000
2411033 LOAN POOL, DOWNTOWN TIF 300,000
2411942 DOWNTOWN REHAB GRANT PROG 68,356 53,463 100,000 70,000
2602636 MICROENTERPRISE ASSIST 69,685 35,315
2651246 JOB CREATION
2651247 HISTORIC PRES. REV. LOAN 15,250 9,270 9,270
2651796 AIRPORT REVENUE GUARANTEE
3502680 ECON DEV SOFTWARE
3601056 DICW 157,547
3601842 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 310,000 311,055 310,000 310,000
3602081 MILLWORK MASTER PLANNING - - 50,000 -
3602267 DOWNTOWN HOUSING INCENT 0 0 0 0
3602436 WASH NEIGH BUSINESS INCEN 22,447 4,634 50,000 120,000
3602437 FUTURE IND ACQUISITIONS 6,500 0 0 0
3602438 WASH NEIGH DT INCENT 180,000 35,250 237,100 392,900
3602561 CENTRAL STREETSCAPE PLAN 0 29,477 100,000 0
3602679 CENTRAL AVE COORIDOR INIT 0 -1,411 0 50,000
7001853 ART IN PORT OF DUBUQUE 13,579 19,874 0 0
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOTAL 660,453 1,374,292 1,002,1
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PRGRM/
DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 TOTAL PAGE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Community and Economic Development
Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District Incentive &
Rehab Program $ 392,900 $350,000 $ 390,000 $ 400,000 $350,000 $ 1,882,900 282
Kerper Boulevard
Revitalization $ 50,000 $ $ $ $ $ 50,000 283
Workforce Development $ 310,000 $ $ $ $ $ 310,000 284
Washington Neighborhood
Facade Program $ 120,000 $ 70,000 $ 60,000 $ 200,000 $100,000 $ 550,000 285
Downtown Rehab Grant
Program $ 70,000 $ 70,000 $ 60,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 300,000 286
Historic Preservation
Revolving Loan $ 9,270 $ 9,270 $ 9,270 $ 9,270 $ 9,270 $ 46,350 287
Develop McFadden Property $ - $ - $4,928,082 $4,707,351 $ - $ 9,635,433 288
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan
Program $ - $ - $ - $ 300,000 $ $ 300,000 289
Central Ave Corridor Initiative $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000 $ - $ $ 150,000 290
Central Avenue Streetscape
Master Plan Implementation $ $120,000 $ 20,000 $ $ $ 140,000 291
Dubuque Industrial Center
South Signs $ $ $ 80,465 $ $ $ 80,465 292
Dubuque Industrial Center
Signs $ $ $ 50,000 $ $ $ 50,000 293
South Port Master Plan
Implementation $ - $ - $ 215,000 $ - $ - $ 215,000 294
TOTAL $1,002,170 $669,270 $5,862,817 $5,666,621 $509,270 $13,710,148
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FISCAL YEAR 2021
BUDGET PRESENTATION
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development Department
MISSION STATEMENT
The Economic Development Department delivers programming
to ensure the economic and social health of the community -
partnering with private and non-profit organizations to achieve
its goals. Current programming includes incentives for
equitable job opportunities; cultivation of a lively arts & culture
scene alongside housing options to attract and retain residents;
and expansion of the tax base by leveraging private investment.
Economic Development Department
(3.75 Full -Time Equivalents)
Economic Development Director
Assistant Economic
Development Director
Arts Coordinator
PT Arts & Culture
Intern
PT Confidential
Account Clerk
Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Ali Levasseur
Chairperson
Tyler Daugherty
Paula Neuhaus
Vice Chair
Nick Haider
Gina Siegert
Secretary
Sue Riedel
• 7-member Commission
• 3-year terms
• Seats filled through 2021
• Active subcommittees to
support Grants, Art on
the River, Calendar
Ryan Decker
CALENDAR YEAR 2019
HIGHLIGHTS
11 Development Agreements
• Incentivizing $136,150,000 in
Private Investment
• Creating and Retaining at least
1,633 Jobs
• Creating 320 New Rental
Residential Units
Economic Development Department
FY2021 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$1,106,592
Net Property
Tax Support
um
$17.87
Average homeowner's* property
tax cost for the Economic
Development Department
(*Avg, home value of $146,567)
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
Used in Dubuque to assist with:
• Job Creation and Retention
• Leverage Private Investment
• Market Rate Housing
Creation
• Low -to -Moderate Income
Housing Programs
• Downtown Rehabilitation
• Public Improvements
1,000 —
5100
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
TAX
INCREMENT
GENERATED
EVER TIME
BASELINE VALUATION
TODAY
TI ME
POST TIF
INCREASED
VALUATION
TO TAXING
AUTHORITY
10 Y EARS
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)
TIF LEVERAGES PRIVATE INVESTMENT
2010 - Present
• 38 TIF Projects
• $33,542,334 Public Investment
• $301,264,204 Private Investment
• 3,958 Jobs Created + Retained
• $1.00 public investment leverages
$8.98 private investment
TIF COMMUNITY -WIDE IMPACT
• —
Increased Employment
Increased Public Revenue
• Property Taxes
• Sales Tax Revenue
• State Funding for Schools
RECENTLY RETIRED TIF DISTRICTS
$2,335,000 in new tax revenue annually to taxing bodies
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PRIORITIES
• •
• Fiber to Homes & Businesses
• Equity Efforts
• Business Attraction/Expansion &
Workforce Development
• Entrepreneur & Small Business
Support
• Planning/Investment in Target Areas
• Quality of Life through Arts & Culture
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Overall Goals/Strategies
• Increase speed
• Reduce cost
• Prepare right of way for future needs
2019 - Redundant fiber access to all commercial and
industrial areas installed = infrastructure in place
2020 - Partners begin accelerating fiber to the home
• Greater Dubuque Development Corp. + Dave Lyons
• Comelec Internet Services
• ImOn Communications
• Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Importance of Fiber to the Home
• Capacity for Telecommuting
• Continuous training and
education opportunities
• In -Home Businesses
• Competitive Quality of Life
Broadband = 4th Utility
Next Steps = Address affordability for low -mod households
IMPORTANCE OF EQUITY EFFORTS
Median Income
2018
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
• White Residents
• African American
Unemployment Rate
2018
30
20
10
0
•White Residents
MAfrican American
Homeownership
2018
100
75
50
25
0
• White Residents
• African American
DUBUQUE
DREAM CENTER
CENTER
IN YOUR LIFE MENTORING =
Connecting caring adults in a child's life -
Parents, Teachers, and Dream Center Staff
- to impact academic and character
development outcomes of youth.
FOUNTAIN OF
YOUTH
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The mission of the Fountain of Youth
is to change mindsets that contribute
to generational poverty
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Opportunity Dubuque
91% of
Opportunity
Dubuque
graduates
contacted were
employed or
continuing their
education during
Fiscal Year 2019
180,000
170,000
160,000
150,000
140,E
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120,000
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100,000
Greater Dubuque Region 2016-2026
169,465
161,905
140,000
132,752
129,043
116,591
Working Age Population Jobs Labor Force
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS
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ORTA,TIOA FOUR MOUNDS
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Current partners:
• Fountain of Youth
• Creative Adventure Lab
• Iowa Venture School
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
TARGET AREAS
• •
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• Downtown District
• Central Avenue Corridor
• Historic Millwork District
• Chaplain Schmitt Island
• Kerper Boulevard
DOWNTOWN INVESTMENT
Improvement
1985 through
December 2019
% since 2000
New Construction
$261 million
92%
Building Rehabilitation
$404 Million
91%
Real Estate Sales
$189 million
76%
Public Improvements
$135 million
95%
Net New Jobs
4,300 +
70%
Total Improvements
$800 million
92%
Information provided by Dubuque Main Street
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CEN1iAL
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CENTRAL EXPRESS
Current businesses & vacant
storefronts hosted artists and
entrepreneurs:
• 9 vacant storefronts temporarily
occupied
• 25+ artists and entrepreneurs
participated
• 7 pop-up entrepreneurs now
looking for permanent storefront
space
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DEVELOPMENT TO DATE
• Residential
• Caradco - 72 residential units
• Novelty Iron Works - 76 residential units
• Linseed - 16 residential units
• Transportation
• Intermodal Center
• Parking lots and ramp - 524 off-street
parking spots
HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT TO DATE
Non -profits
• Ark Advocates
• Compass to Care
• Dubuque Chorale
• Four Mounds HEART
• Habitat for Humanity
• It Takes a Village
• Junior Achievement
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Presentation Lantern Center
• Dubuque Studio Works
• Vision to Learn
Arts/Entertainment
• 7 Hills Brewing Co.
• Adam's Dance Connection
• Backpocket Taproom + Beercade
• Board & Brush
• Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar
• Charlotte's Coffee House
• Inspire Cafe
• Millwork Night Market
• Smokestack
• Southern Ego
• The Comedy Bar
• The Driftless Social Club
• TownePlace Suites by Marriot
Office/Retail/Other
• 1065 Salon
• Blue Elements
• Carpet Depot
• Classy & Chic Boutique
• Delta 3 Engineering
• Design Mill, Inc.
• Dupaco
• Enlighten Mystical Minds
• GDDC
• Gigantic Design
• Hair-berdashery
• Jan's Sewtique
• KCRG-TV
• Midwest Girl
• Pigott
• Reynolds & Kenline, LLP
• Rhomberg Furriers
• Namaste
• SBDC
• True Fitness
• Wilmac Property Company
• Zazou's Bridal
ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Activities
• Arts & Culture Grant Programs
• Art on the River
• Arts and Culture Master Plan
• Arts Mean Business Initiatives
• Winter Arts Snow Sculpting
Festival
ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS + EVENTS
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Winter Arts Snow Sculpting
Competition & Festival
ARTS MEAN BUSINESS
• •
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Cultivating conversation between the
arts and business communities to
foster cross -sector collaboration and
multi -faceted approaches to
workforce development and quality of
life issues.
ACADEMY WORKSHOPS
Nurturing the creative
economy through professional
development and networking
opportunities.
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SUPPORT GRANTS
• •
• Support the goals and priorities of the
City's Arts & Culture Master Plan
• Promote artistic excellence and cultural
leadership
• Positively impact the social and cultural
vibrancy of Dubuque
• Infuse diverse, equitable, and inclusive
strategies throughout operations and
programming
OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS FUNDING TRENDS
$325,000
$300,000
$275,000
$250,000
$225,000
$200,000
Funds Granted vs. Requested
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FY17
FY18
FY19
FY20
# Organizations
Applying
15
16
18
18
Awards capped at
$30,000 or 6% of an
organization's
operating budget,
whichever is lower.
Anticipate up to 20
applications in FY21 as
more organizations
become eligible for
funding.
PAST OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTEES
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• Dubuque County Fine Arts
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ARTS & CULTURE SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANTS
• Unique projects that bring new arts
and culture experiences to the
community
• Active, two-way partnerships
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
practices infused into planning,
marketing, and execution
• FY20 = $29,125 supported 6
projects that leveraged an
additional $77,000 of cash and in -
kind investment
PAST SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTEES
• Bell Tower Theater
• Downtown Cultural Corridor (Dubuque Main Street)
• Dubuque Arboretum
• Dubuque Arts Council
• Dubuque Chorale
• Dubuque County Fine Arts Society
• Dubuque County Historical Society
• Dubuque Museum of Art
• Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
• Fly -By -Night Productions
• Grand Opera House
• Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
• Northeast Iowa School of Music
• Rising Star Theatre Company
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ARTS & CULTURE
MASTER PLAN
• •
• Adopted 2016
• Community Engagement
Strategy implemented 2018
• 5 Working Groups
• 1 Task Force
• 76 Recommendations
• Cross -sector
Collaboration
• Ongoing Community
Conversation
• Volunteerism
Public Art & Infrastructure
Focuses on ways to expand and integrate public art
in the community.
Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion
Focuses on improving access and being welcoming
to all communities in Dubuque.
Creative Economy, Artists & Entrepreneurship
Focuses on support for local artists, cultural groups,
and creative businesses through incentives and policy.
Capacity & Investment
Focuses on partnerships that lead to investment in
the arts.
Branding & Communication
Focuses on communicating a united identity as an
arts community.
MASTER PLAN INSPIRED PARTNERSHIPS & INITIATIVES
• "Dubuque Renaissance Project"
• Survey launch =ongoing input on Dubuque's
arts and culture
• Creative Economy networking efforts
• Public Art Policy + exploring Art at the Airport
and Art in Transit public art programs
• Youth Civic Engagement with Loras Civic
Leaders, Alternative Learning Center and
Multicultural Family Center
• Washington Park Master Plan
FY2021
CONTRACTED
SERVICES
Travel Dubuque $1,145,392
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
Dubuque Main Street
Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation
Prosperity Eastern Iowa (ECIA)
$30,000
$79,336
$395,613
Access Dubuque
Inclusive Dubuque (Community
Foundation)
Project HOPE (Community Foundation)
Fountain of Youth [NEW]
Dubuque Dream Center
[NEW]
$5,085
$8,135
$75,000
$75,000
$40,000
$40,000
FY2021
RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENT
REQUESTS
• Tablet for Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator
Non -Recurring I $920
• Art on the River -Increased Funding
Recurring I $7,500
FY21 Net Property Tax Impact I $2,500
• Arts & Culture Operating Support Grants -
Increased Funding
Recurring I $40,000
• Fountain of Youth
Recurring I $40,000
• Dubuque Dream Center
Recurring I $40,000
Economic Development Department
FY21 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Project
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District Incentive & Rehab Program
Kerper Boulevard Revitalization
Workforce Development
Washington Neighborhood Facade
Program
Downtown Rehab Grant Program
Historic Preservation Revolving Loan
Central Ave Corridor Initiative
FY21 Cost
Total Project
Cost
$392,900
$50,000
$310,000
$120 000
$70,000
$9,270
$50,000
$1,882 900
$50,000
$310,000
$550,000
$300,000
$46,350
$150 000
Economic Development Department
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Goals On Track:
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Goals Improving:
• Jobs Created • Number of Participants
Through Incentives Graduating from
• Private Sector Workforce Development
Investments Programming
• Downtown Rehab Grant
Outreach
Economic Development Department
ARTS & CULTURE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Goals On Track:
• Additional private
cash and in -kind
investment
leveraged with
Special Projects
grants
EA a
Goals Improving:
• Number of grant
applications
submitted annually
• Number of attendees
at Arts Mean
Business Luncheon
and Academy
Workshops
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Goals That Need Work:
• Number of artists
applying to exhibit
in Art on the River
www.cityofdubuque.org/EconDev
Jenni Petersen -Brant
From: Jordan DeGree<jordan@creativeadventurelab.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 11:35 AM
To: Jenni Petersen -Brant
Subject: Re: Reminder: FY21 Budget Public Meeting TONIGHT
Thanks Jenni,
We have our weekly Venture School Business Accelerator program tonight from 5:30-9, so unfortunately we won't be
able to make it in person.
However, if there's an appropriate moment, please feel free to share that we fully support the increases to both arts &
culture funding programs and believe arts and culture are vital to the continued social and economic development of
the Dubuque community. The arts are many people's first interaction with true and unbridled creativity and innovation,
where they learn key foundational skills that are increasingly critical in all aspects of 21st century life. Without active
efforts to support arts & culture, a community has little hope to reverse the downward trend that research has
demonstrated in overall youth creativity and new entrepreneurial startups that our country and the midwest, in
particular, have experienced over the past 30 years.
Sincerely,
Jordan
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Executive Director
563-607-5366// ext 101
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On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 11:22 AM Jenni Petersen -Brant <Jbrant@cityofdubuque.org> wrote:
REMINDER! Office of Arts and Culture Affairs budget is on deck at tonight's budget public meeting!!
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Kevin Firnstahl
From: Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 11:42 AM
To: Kevin Firnstahl
Subject: "Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
Contact Us
Name: Robert Felderman
Address: 241 Southgate Dr
Ward: 1
Phone: 5632130398
Email: robertfelderman@gmail.com
City Department: City Council
Message: As a Board of Trustees member of the Dubuque Museum of Art, I ask you to approve the request for financial support. We
are at the doorsteps of major expansion and renovation of our facility and every bit counts to facilitate this endeavor. The City
Councils long time generous support has lead the path to expansion and development of art in our community. As an artist who
began with local efforts and have now expanded into an international market, without the support of DuMa it never would have
happened. Thanks for your consideration in supporting our request as part of this upcoming budget. "General Bob"
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