A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing Iowa Demonstration Fund ApplicationEconomic Development Department
City Hall - Second Floor
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001 -4864
(563) 589 -4393 office
(563) 589 -1733 fax
(563) 690 -6678 TDD
Iowa Department of Economic Development
c /o: Mr. Doug Lewis
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
This letter is written in support of the application submitted by A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing for
financial assistance from the IDED's Demonstration Fund. A.Y. McDonald has been part of the
effort to make Dubuque smarter with the introduction of its UFR technology.
In its quest to become a more sustainable city, Dubuque is exploring and using new "smarter"
technologies and strategies to deliver or better utilize vital services such as water, energy, and
transportation to its citizens while reducing the community's impact on the environment.
A. Y. McDonald Manufacturing, a Dubuque based manufacturer who has been a committed
employer in our community, provides us the opportunity to utilize locally manufactured
components to provide the most accurate water usage measurements possible. The company
has distinguished itself with a proud tradition of quality and reliability.
Dubuque has received national recognition for the Smarter Sustainable Dubuque partnership
with IBM and specifically, for the use of the UFR in the replacement of all residential water
meters in the city. Many cities across the country have contacted Dubuque regarding the
results of this work, and an independent analysis of the UFR's benefits, in addition to the proven
success being experienced in Dubuque, will assist AY McDonald in commercializing a
sustainable product. With your support, AYM will continue to be a key partner in establishing
the State of Iowa as a leader in sustainable innovations.
Sincerely,
David J. Heiar
Economic De
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cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Aaron DeJong, Assistant Economic Development Director
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January 14, 2011
RE: Support of A.Y. McDonald Manufacturing
Iowa Demonstration Fund Application
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