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4 20 20 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular1 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on April 20, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was conducted virtually. Public input was received via Facebook Live and the City Clerk’s departmental email. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Shaw, Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell 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 PRESENTATION(S) 1. COVID-19 Update: Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan provided an update on COVID-19 community and state impact and response activities. The City Clerk announced that Public Hearing #3 Verizon Wireless Grant of Easement – small Cell Equipment in Flora Park is pulled from this agenda. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Arbor Day (April 24, 2020) was accepted by Mayor Roy D. Buol, on behalf of Dubuque Trees Forever. 2. Earth Week (April 19-25, 2020) was accepted by Gina Bell, Sustainability Coordinator. 3. Pick Up Iowa Month (April 2020) was accepted by Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 4/6; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/19; Library Board of Trustees Council update No. 196 of 2 3/26; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 3/9, 3/16, 3/17, 3/23, 3/25. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. 2. Notice of Claims and Suits: Tanya Anglin for personal injury, Brien Mohlis for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. 3. Disposition of Claims: City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Tanya Anglin for personal injury and Brien Mohlis for vehicl e damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and concurred. 4. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 120-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 120-20 AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / CITY TREASURER TO MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements, money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures attached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods and services provided for City purposes; and Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque ha s heretofore, by Resolution 142- 18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council approval and such list is attached hereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as requested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget appropriations. Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and disbursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof. 3 Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 5. Comiskey Park Wellmark Grant Application Approval: City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a grant application to Wellmark Foundation for a 2020 Large MATCH Grant for the Re-Imagine Comiskey Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 6. National League of Cities (NLC) Census Rapid Response Grant Agreement : City Manager recommending approval of a Census Rapid Response Grant agreement with the National League of Cities (NLC) to reach historically undercounted populations for the Census 2020 Complete Count Campaign. It is further recommended that the City Council designate the Planning Services Manager to sign the online Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved. 7. Downtown Rehabilitation Proposed Grant Award for 245 West 1st Street : City Manager recommending approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program Grant Award to Sam Murley for façade improvements, planning and design grant and a financial consultant grant for 245 West 1st Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 121-20 Approving a Grant Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Montana House, LLC for the redevelopment of 245 West 1st Street was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 121-20 APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND MONTANA HOUSE, LLC FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 245 WEST 1st STREET Whereas, Montana House, LLC has applied to the Economic Development Department for a Façade Grant, Planning & Design Grant, and a Financial Consultant Grant (the Grant) for the redevelopment of 245 West 1st Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Project); and Whereas, the Project is eligible for the Grant; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Grant Agreement for redevelopment of the Property by Montana House LLC, according to the terms and conditions set out in the Grant Agreement, is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the Grant Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Montana House, LLC, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Grant Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. 4 Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Grant Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 8. First Amendment to Development Agreement for 210 Jones Street: City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque and 210 Jones, LLC, that extends the commencement date of the tax increment financing rebates by one year. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 122-20 Approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and 210 Jones, LLC was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 122-20 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND 210 JONES, LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) and 210, LLC (Developer) previously entered into a Development Agreement dated June 19, 2017, for the redevelopment of 210 Jones Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and Whereas, the Development Agreement provides for Tax Increment Financing Revenue Rebates (TIF Rebates) commencing November 2020; and Whereas, Developer has requested to that the commencement dates for the TIF Rebates be extended to November 2021; and Whereas, City and Developer desire to amend the Development Agreement as set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The First Amendment to Development Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and 210 Jones, LLC., a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque and the City Clerk is authorized and directed to attest to his signature. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to take such actions as are necessary to comply with the terms of the Development Agreement as herein approved. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 9. Award of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Ramp Project One: City Manager recommending that the award for the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Access Ramp Project One to Midwest Concrete, Inc. be officially recorded in the minutes of the City Council. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and made a Matter of Record. 10. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility from Flynn Company, Inc.: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across part of Inland Molasses Place from Flynn Company, Inc., as part of the 5 Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 123-20 Accepting a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across part of Lot 1 -1-1 of Inland Molasses Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 123-20 ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER UTILITY ACROSS PART OF LOT 1-1-1 OF INLAND MOLASSES PLACE, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, Flynn Company, Inc., has executed a Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Part of Lot 1-1-1 of Inland Molasses Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY O F DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts and consents to the Grant of Easement for Sanitary Sewer Utility across Part of Lot 1 -1- 1 of Inland Molasses Place, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, from Flynn Company, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 11. SOO Green HVDC Link Project Co., LLC: Correspondence from SOO Green HVDC Link Project Co., LLC notifying the City of a public information meeting at 5:30 p.m. on May 5, 2020 to be held by webinar and phone regarding a new 52 5 kilovolt underground high-voltage direct current (HVDC) electric transmission line in Dubuque County, Iowa. Upon motion the document was received and filed. 12. Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) - Flexsteel Industries, Inc.: Correspondence from Flexsteel Industries, Inc. notifying the City of a temporary layoff of 58 employees from their facilities at 385 Bell Street and 501 Seippel Road. Upon motion the document was received and filed. 13. Alcohol and Tobacco License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor, beer, wine and tobacco license applications as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No. 124-20 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 Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits ; and Resolution No. 125-20 Approving applications for retail cigarette/tobacco sales/nicotine/vapor permits, as required by Iowa Code Chapter 453A.47A were adopted. 6 RESOLUTION NO. 124-20 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 LIQUOR, 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 approved; 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 Ordina nces. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Renewals Backpocket Brewing Taproom 333 E 10th St. Class C Liquor License (Catering) (Outdoor) (Sunday) Board and Brush Creative Studio 875 Jackson St. Special Class C Liquor License (Sunday) Clarke University 1550 Clarke Dr. Class C Liquor License (Catering) (Sunday) Dubuque Lodge No. 355 2635 Windsor Ave. Class A Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday) Hartig Drug Co. 2255 J.F. Kennedy Rd. Class E Liquor, Class C Beer, Class B Wine (Sunday) Kwik Stop 16th Street #325 1210 E. 16th St. Class E Liquor, Class B Native Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday) Liquor Tobacco & Gas 1401 Central Ave. Class E Liquor, Class B Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday) Loras College Campus Center 1450 Alta Vista St. Class C Liquor (Catering) (Sunday) Lot One, LLC 100 Main St. Class C Liquor (Sunday) Monks Kaffee Pub 373 Bluff St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday) Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom 3100 Dodge St. Class C Liquor (Outdoor) (Sunday) Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1516 3350 Dodge St. Class C Liquor (Sunday) Ron's Five Point Mart 405 Rhomberg Ave. Class C Beer (Sunday) The Hub 253 Main St. Class C Liquor (Sunday) Whiskey River 1064 University Ave. Class C Liquor (Sunday) New Liquor, Tobacco & Grocery 1998 Jackson Street Class E Liquor, Class B Wine, Class C Beer (Sunday) 7 Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required documentation: Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 125-20 APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR RETAIL CIGARETTE / TOBACCO SALES / NICOTINE / VAPOR PERMITS, AS REQUIRED BY IOWA CODE 453A.47A Whereas, applications for Cigarette/Tobacco Sales have been submitted and filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; 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 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 THAT: Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the following named applicants and locations for cigarette/tobacco sales permit. Business Name Business Address Liquor Tobacco and Grocery 1998 Jackson St. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April, 2020. Roy D Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Cavanagh 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 Roussell. Motion carried 7-0. 1. Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Sewer Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for May 4, 2020. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 126-20 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 4, 2020. RESOLUTION NO. 126-19 JULIEN DUBUQUE DR. SANITARY PROJECT PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATED COST; AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 8 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Julien Dubuque Dr. Sanitary Project in the estimated amount of $163,144.50 are hereby preliminary approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 2. A public hearing will be held on the 4th day of May 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, at which time interested persons may appear 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 con tract, or estimated cost of the Project. Section 3. The Julien Dubuque Dr. Sanitary Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for construction. Section 4. 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. Section 5. The City Engineer is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the improvements herein provided, by publishing the Notice to Bidders to be published on the City of Dubuque website and a contractor plan room service with statewide circulation, which notice shall be published not less than thirteen but not more than forty - five days before the date for filing bids before 2:00 p.m. on the 4th day of May 2020. 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 6:30 p.m. on the 18th day of May 2020, in the Historic Federal Building Council Chambers (and/or by virtual means), 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque , Iowa. Passed, adopted, and approved this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Boards and Commission Applicant Review: Applicants are invited to correspond with the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. 1. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Hilgendorf-Sewell). Applicant: William Doyle, 1591 White St. Council Member Jones reported on Mr. Doyle’s correspondence to the City Council regarding his desire to serve on this commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC - Amended and Restated Lease Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an Amended and 9 Restated Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility) for space on the ground and water tower at the City’s College Street Water Tower adjacent to Finley Hospital, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 127-20 Disposing of an interest in real property owned by the City of Dubuque by lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC . Seconded by Jones. The City Clerk and Public Information Officer reported no online public input was received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 127-20 DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE BY LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns the real property legally described as follows: Lots 21, 22 and 23, Finley Home Addition to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. and Lot 2 in Finley Home Addition No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, locally known as 1575 West Third Street, Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and Whereas, City and New Cingular are parties to a certain Water Tank & Ground Space Lease dated May 21, 2001 (the Existing Lease); and Whereas, City and New Cingular have negotiated an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement for the Property, attached hereto for the installation and operation of a cellular radio-telephone communication antenna facility which will replace the Existing Lease; and Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 104-20, dated April 6, 2020, declared its intent to dispose of City interest in the Property pursuant to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on April 20, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6 th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, the City Council has determined that it would be in the best interest s of City to enter into the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City of Dubuque approves Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. Section 2. The Mayor is authorized and directed to sign the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between City and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2. Intent to Dispose of Property at 1938 Washington to Affordable Housing Network, Inc.: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider disposing of City -owned real property located at 1938 Washington Street to Affordable Housing Network, Inc., who will rehabilitate and sell the property to an income-qualifying household under 80% 10 median income, and the City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 128-20 Disposing of City Interest in real property by Deed to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council City Manager Van Milligen and Housing and Community Development Director Alexis Steger stated that AHN, Inc. is doing great work in Cedar Rapids and is new to the Dubuque area and that it has reached out to the Four Mounds HEART Program for collaboration. The City Clerk and Public Information Officer reported no online public input was received regarding this item. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 128-20 DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY DEED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK INC Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of the following real property (the Property): Northerly 33 feet of Lots 21 and 22 in East Dubuque Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof locally known as 1938 Washington Street; and Whereas, City and Affordable Housing Network, Inc. have tentatively entered into a Purchase Agreement pursuant to which City will convey the Property to Affordable Housing Network, Inc.; and Whereas, the City Council, by Resolution No. 108-20, dated April 6, 2020, declared its intent to dispose of City interest in the Property; and Whereas, pursuant to published notice, a public hearing was held on the proposed disposition on April 20, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, it is the determination of the City Council that approval of the Purchase Agreement for the sale of the Property to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. according to the terms and conditions set out in the Purchase Agreement is in the public interest of the City of Dubuque. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: Section 1. The Purchase Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque and Affordable Housing Network Inc. for the sale of the Property, a copy attached hereto, is hereby approved. Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Special Warranty Deed, disposing all of the City’s interest in the Property to Affordable Housing Network, Inc. Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Special Warranty Deed to be recorded in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together with a certified copy of the Resolution. Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 11 3. Verizon Wireless Grant of Easement - Small Cell Equipment in Flora Park: This item was removed from the agenda at the request of the City Attorney’s Office. PUBLIC INPUT The City Clerk and Public Information Officer reported no online public input was received. ACTION ITEMS 1. Awarding the Jackson Street (11th to 12th Streets) Reconstruction Project : City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the Jackson Street (11th to 12th Streets) Reconstruction Project to the low bidder, Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the document and adopt Resolution No. 129-20 Awarding public improvement contract for the Jackson Street (11th to 12th) Reconstruction Project. Seconded by Roussell. Motion carried 7-0. RESOLUTION NO. 129-20 AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE JACKSON STREET (11TH TO 12TH) RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for Jackson Street (11th to 12th) Reconstruction Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 72-20 and Notice to Bidders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with statewide circulation on the 3rd day of March 2020; and Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 9th day of April 2020 and it has been determined that Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, submitted low bid in the amount of $235,688.48, and is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT: A Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc. and the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the Project. Passed, adopted, and approved this 20th day of April 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2. Submission of Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Auditor’s Communication with Those Charged with Governance: City Manager transmitting the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Director of Finance and Budget Jennifer Larson provide d a presentation on the CAFR. Topics included: purpose of the report; typ es of independent auditor’s opinions; compliance audit; benefits of an audit; government -wide summary; general fund revenue; tax revenue three-year history; general fund revenue three-year history; general fund expenditures; general fund expenditures three -year history; comparison of general fund balances; net investment in capital assets; unfunded legacy 12 costs; audit and compliance audit results; cause of material adjustments/weaknesses and changes made. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Council Member Jones reported on the upcoming April 23, 2020 budget hearing and reminded citizens to email the Council with questions and copy the City Clerk for distribution and the official record. Mayor Buol thanked everyone for their daily work despite the stressful situa tions and reiterated the social distancing precautions and stay home / stay safe. There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk