Enterprise Zone I - Ice Harbor, Expansion
RESOLUTION 335 -00
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUESTING
ENTERPRISE ZONE CERTIFICATION OF AN EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING
ENTERPRISE ZONE - 1 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE.
Whereas, the State ofIowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) is taking applications
for the Enterprise Zone program to provide benefits and incentives for redevelopment and reinvestment
in areas of a community that meet certain eligibility criteria; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has identified an area which meets the eligibility
requirements; and
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that said designation and
certification of an expansion of the City's existing Enterprise Zone - 1 will benefit the local economy
through the creation of new investment and new jobs for area residents; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is eligible to submit an application for the Enterprise Zone
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the filing of an application for Enterprise Zone Certification to expand the
. City's existing Enterprise Zone - I is approved.
Section 2. That the schedule of value-added property tax exemption for this Enterprise
Zone shall be One Dollar ($1.00) per year for ten years.
Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the appropriate Enterprise Zone application.
Section 4. That the City Manager is directed to submit the application to the Iowa
Department of Economic Development together with such documents as may be required.
Section 5. That, once the expanded Enterprise Zone is certified, a copy of this resolution
and all supporting documents be forwarded to the City Assessor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of July, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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APPLICA TION
ENTERPRISE ZONE
CERTIFICA TION
Proposed Expansion of Existing Enterprise Zone - 1
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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July 1 7, 2000
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, the undersigned, on behalf of the City identified herein, hereby submit the
following application for Enterprise Zone Certification under the provisions of
1997 Iowa Acts, House File 724 and extended by 2000 Iowa Acts, House File
2540. I certify that the City has complied, or will upon receipt of approval by the
IDED Board, with all applicable laws of the State of Iowa for Enterprise Zone
Certification. Further, all action on the City's part, such as appropriate resolutions
of its City Council for the execution and delivery of Enterprise Zone Certification
Applications, including signatory authorization naming the undersigned officer of
this City authorized to execute this Enterprise Zone Certification Application, has
been effectively taken. I certify that all information, representations or statements
provided to the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) in connection
with this application are true and correct in all material aspects.
I understand that by submitting and signing this application I am certifying
on behalf of the City that Enterprise Zones will not exceed 1 % of the total area of
the county where my City is located and that boundaries of the area to be
. designated as Enterprise Zones are under the jurisdiction of my City.
Ter ance M. Duggan, Mayor
City of Dubuque, Iowa
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
City Name:
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Primary Application Contact Name:
James Burke
Primary Contact Title:
Director, Community and Economic
Development Department
Primary Contact Organization Name:
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Primary Contact Address:
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Primary Contact Telephone Number:
319-589-4393
Primary Contact Fax Number:
319-589-1733
OFFICIAL CITY CONTACT WHERE THE ENTERPRISE ZONE IS TO
. BE LOCATED (if same person as above, so indicate):
Official City Contact Name:
same
City Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
County Name Where City is Located:
Dubuque County
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APPLICATION INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
I) Eligibility Criteria:
The proposed expansion of Enterprise Zone - 1 lies in Census Tract 1 and meets
the following eligibility criteria:
a) The area has a per capita income of$9,600 or less based on the 1990
census; and
b) The area has a family poverty rate of 12% or higher based on the
1990 census.
Tract 1
Per Capita Income
$9,492
Family Poverty Rate
40.3%
. Supporting documentation provided as Attachment 1.
The proposed expansion of Enterprise Zone - 1, which generally includes the
remainder of the 4th Street Peninsula and Ice Harbor area, is desired at this time to
allow businesses and new housing development that meet the State's eligibility
requirements to receive zone benefits. Recent designation of the subject
expansion area as an urban renewal district makes the area prime for
redevelopment; however, additional development incentives that encourage
investment in this area may also be needed.
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II) The total amount of land in a City designated as Enterprise Zone
cannot exceed in the aggregate one percent (1 O~) of the total City area.
However, cities may have more than one Enterprise Zone. Please
complete the following questions:
Total area of the county in square miles where the City is located:
617 sq.ml.
Total area of the county in square miles previously designated as EZ: 1.7 sq.mi.
(this includes existing EZ - 1 and EZ - 2)
Total area of the county in square miles that is being requested to be
designated as EZ - 1 in this application: Original zone 1.55 sq.mi.
Expansion area 0.03 sq. mi.
Total 1.58 sq. mi.
Total area in acres of this proposed EZ - 1 area:
1012 acres
. III) Please include a legal description of the proposed EZ.
Provided as Attachment 2, which is a revised legal of EZ - 1 which incorporates
the expansion area into the legal description.
Also, the application must be accompanied by detailed area map(s) showing
the boundaries of the proposed EZ.
Provided as Attachment 3, with the expansion ofEZ - 1 identified.
IV) This applic11tion for Enterprise Zone Certification must be
llccomp11nied by the original copy of the City Council resolution
requesting Enterprise Zone certification.
Provided as Attachment 4.
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ATTACHMENT 2
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Enterprise Zone - 1, including expansion area.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Commencing as a point of reference at the intersection of the centerline of Terminal
Street with U.S. Highway 20 (Dodge Street), said point being the point of beginning;
Thence westerly along the centerline of Dodge Street to the center line of South Main
Street;
Thence southerly along the centerline of South Main Street to the centerline of Railroad
A venue;
Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Railroad Avenue to the centerline of South
Locust Street;
Thence northerly along the centerline of South Locust Street to the centerline of Dodge
Street;
Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Dodge Street 1500 feet;
Thence northwesterly on a line perpendicular to Dodge Street a distance of 300 feet;
Thence northeasterly on a line parallel to Dodge Street 1100 feet, more or less, to the east
toe of the bluff (said point being approximately 300 feet westerly of the centerline of Bluff
Street);
Thence northwesterly along the toe of the bluff (said line being approximately 100 feet
westerly of the centerline of St. Mary's Street) to the centerline of West Third Street;
Thence continuing northwesterly along the toe of the bluff between Bluff Street and
Raymond Place and Prospect Street to the intersection of University and West 9th Street;
Thence northeasterly continuing along the toe of the bluff to a point approximately 120
feet in perpendicular distance from the centerline of Bluff Street;
Thence northwesterly continuing along said toe of bluff westerly of Bluff Street and West
Locust Street to the centerline of West 17th Street;
Thence northeasterly along the centerline of West 17th Street to the centerline of the most
westerly railroad tracks in Pine Street;
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Thence northeasterly along the centerline of said railroad tracks running parallel to
Garfield Avenue to the centerline of Lincoln Avenue;
Thence easterly along the centerline of Lincoln A venue to the centerline of Volunteer
Drive;
Thence southerly along the centerline of Volunteer Drive to the centerline of Hawthorne
Street;
Thence northwesterly along the centerline of Hawthorne Street to the centerline of Kerper
Boulevard;
Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Kerper Boulevard to a point 340 feet in
perpendicular distance southwesterly of the centerline of Hawthorne Street;
Thence southeasterly along a line 340 feet in perpendicular distance southwesterly of
Hawthorne Street to the centerline of Harbor Street;
Thence southwesterly along the centerline of Harbor Street and extension thereof to the
centerline of the floodwall/levee;
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Thence generally in a southern direction along the centerline of the floodwall/levee on the
westerly side of the Peosta Channel, Mississippi River and Dove Harbor to a point of intersection
with the centerline of U.S. Highway 20 (Dodge Street);
Thence westerly along the centerline of U.S. Highway 20 (Dodge Street) to the point of
beginning. containing 1012 acres, more or less.
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ATTACHMENT 3 "
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
July 13, 2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Application for Enterprise Zone Certification--Expansion of the City's
Existing Enterprise Zone - 1
Community and Economic Development Director Jim Burke is recommending expansion of
the City's Enterprise Zone No. 1 to include the Fourth Street Peninsula. While the City
does not want industrial development in that area, certain office and residential
development could benefit from inclusion in the Enterprise Zone with the following
incentives:
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Up to 10% investment tax credit on Iowa corporate income tax (on
investment directly related to new jobs created);
2. 13% research and development tax credit;
3. refund of sales, service and use taxes paid to contractors or subcontractors
related to the construction or equipping of a facility; and
4. supplemental new jobs training withholding credit of 1.5 % of gross wages
(this credit is in addition to, not in lieu of, the existing 1.5 % withholding
credit authorized for the Iowa New Jobs Training Program).
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
July 10, 2000
TO:
FROM:
I J es ur e, ommunity and Economic Development Director
lAPPlication for Enterprise Zone Certification
Expansion of the City's Existing Enterprise Zone - 1
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum presents for City Council review and approval a Resolution approving the filing of
an application with the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) requesting Enterprise
Zone Certification to expand the City's existing Enterprise Zone - 1 by adding the 4th Street Peninsula
area and south rim of the Ice Harbor. The completed application is attached to this memo and meets
all of the requirements of the State program.
BACKGROUND
The Iowa Legislature recently announced an extension of the deadline to certify new enterprise zones
in the state. The previous deadline of July I, 2000 has been extended to July 1, 2003. The City
currently has two enterprise zones. Enterprise Zone - 1 includes the majority of Census Tracts 1 and
2 which cover the downtown and riverfront areas. When the boundaries of EZ - 1 were established,
the Hawthorne Peninsula, Schmitt Island and 4th Street Peninsula/Ice Harbor areas were specifically
excluded. These areas were excluded because they were either public recreation areas or areas in
which the City did not wish to encourage industrial development. Enterprise Zone - 2 is located
generally in the Central Avenue/W. 32nd Street area.
This memo proposes an expansion of the existing EZ - 1. The City is eligible to include 6.17 square
miles in total enterprise zone areas. This expansion would increase the total City enterprise zone area
to 1.73 square miles.
DISCUSSION
The proposed expansion ofEZ - 1 to include the 4th Street Peninsula/Ice Harbor area at this time
results from the desire to maximize possible development incentives for this prime redevelopment
area. While the City does not want industrial development in this area, certain office and residential
development could benefit from zone designation.
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With the recent designation of the area as an urban renewal district, enterprise zone designation
provides additional incentives for redevelopment. They include: (1) up to 10% investment tax credit
on Iowa corporate income tax (on investment directly related to new jobs created); (2) 13% research
and development tax credit; (3) refund of sales, service and use taxes paid to contractors or
subcontractors related to the construction or equipping of a facility; and (4) supplemental new jobs
training withholding credit of 1.5% of gross wages (this credit is in addition to, not in lieu of, the
existing 1.5% withholding credit authorized for the Iowa New Jobs Training Program). The City will
continue to offer a ten year one dollar per year property tax exemption which protects the City's
ability to use tax increment financing in coterminous urban renewal/enterprise zone areas like the 4th
Street Peninsula.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the filing of the
application for Enterprise Zone Certification for the expansion of Enterprise Zone - 1. The benefits
of zone designation provide another economic development tool for the City as we seek to attract
eligible businesses and housing into the 4th Street Peninsula/Ice Harbor area. The existing value-
added property tax exemption for this zone remains One Dollar ($1.00) per year for ten years.
ACTION STEP
The Action Step for the City Council is to adopt the attached Resolution.
. attachments
Prepared by: Pamela Myhre
Economic Development Planner
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