Vision Iowa Application
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RESOLUTION NO. 589-00
RESOLUTION OF CITY OF DUBUQUE SUPPORT FOR THE VISION IOWA
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR AMERICA'S RIVER FOR THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTER AND THE MISSISSIPPI
RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER AND AQUARIUM AT THE PORT OF DUBUQUE.
Whereas, the citizens of Dubuque have been working together since 1992 on
plans to reclaim the riverfront for the enjoyment of the community and its many
visitors; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque County Historical Society, and
the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce have formed a strong partnership to lead
the community in efforts to develop Dubuque's riverfront into a world-class
attraction; and
Whereas, there as been extraordinary levels of private participation in the
fund raising for the riverfront development efforts from individuals, corporations, and
government agencies; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is committing to construction of a riverwalk
and other infrastructure improvements on the riverfront and in the adjacent
downtown area; and
Whereas, the private sector has made significant financial commitments,
which will leverage the public investment and increase the level of interest in the
Dubuque Riverfront; and
Whereas, the construction of the Mississippi River Education and Conference
Center on the Port of Dubuque will provide the venue to host groups and individuals
from around the world and make Dubuque and Iowa the center for learning about
the Mississippi River and the State of Iowa; and
Whereas, the plans for the development of Dubuque's riverfront meet the
goals of the Vision Iowa program by providing Iowa with this world-class attraction;
and
Whereas, the planning for the development of Dubuque's riverfront is at the
stage where the community is ready to begin the construction phase for the major
infrastructure improvements of the project.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1: The City of Dubuque hereby lends it continued support to the
efforts of the community for the development of the riverfront of the Mississippi
River.
Section 2: The City of Dubuque together with its partners, the Dubuque
County Historical Society and the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, commits
over $29 million in City funds, over $20 million in private participation, over $8
million in federal grants, and over $17 million in private fund raising and land
donations to match almost $58 million in Vision Iowa funds toward construction of
the America's River project in the Port of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne Schneider
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
December 13,2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vision Iowa
The Dubuque County Historical Society, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of
Dubuque are continuing work on the Vision Iowa Application that will be submitted to the State
ofIowa to provide financial assistance to the America's River Project.
I respectfully recommend approval of the attached Resolution committing City support in excess
of $29 million (not including leveraged development activities) to the $184 million America's
River Project.
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. AMERICA'S RIVER PROJECT
SUMMARY OF CITY PARTICIPATION
Plastic Center Inc. Property Acquisition 3,900,000
Site Preparation/Demolition/Cleanup 1,300,000
Mississippi Riverwalk and Heritage Trail 3,429,046
Riverwalk Land Purchase-Fisher/Brewery 682,400
Property Acquisition for Future Development 2,430,000
Education & Conference Center Furnishings 600,000 *
4th Street Dev,-Part of Street Program 755,000 *
Utility Relocations and Parking Lot Repair 506,000
Infrastructure Extensions in Port of Dubuque 320,300 *
. Telecom m un icatio ns-Cond uit/Fi ber /Netwo rk 500,000 *
Wall on West End of Harbor-Safety 900,000 *
375 Stall Parking Lot 450,000 *
Master Plan Phase II and III 225,000 *
Gateways-Locust & Bluff to 3rd & 4th &5th 410,300
New 3rd Street Ramp 6,323,000
Shot Tower Architectural Assessment 5,000
Pyatigorsk and Water Works Parks 1,173,000
Five Flags Renovation Projects FY 02-06 5,413,310
Wayfaring Signs 150,000
$29,472,356
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* New projects in the Fiscal Year 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program