Kerper Blvd amend Urban REnewal Plan
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MEMORANDUM
August 29, 2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Rescinding the Previously Adopted Resolution of Necessity to Amend the
Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic
Development District (Resolution 336-05)
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar recommends the City Council rescind
Resolution 336-05, adopted July 18, 2005, that began the process of amending the
Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development
District. Staff is working with the developer on a new separate district for the Smithfield
site, and this will come back to the City Council at a later date.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
David Heiar, Economic Development Director
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
August 19, 2005
FROM:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
David Heiar, Economic Development Director\\)'
TO:
SUBJECT: Rescinding the Previously Adopted Resolution of Necessity to
Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial
Park Economic Development District (Resolution 336-05)
Introduction
This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution rescinding
Resolution 336-05, adopted July 18, 2005, that began the process of amending the
Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development
District. Resolution 336-05, attached for reference, set a public hearing to consider the
new plan for September 19, 2005.
Discussion
Since beginning the process to amend the existing urban renewal district that includes
the former Smithfield site, discussions with the current property owners have led to
considerations of several options regarding urban renewal designation and use of tax
increment financing to assist the project.
At this time, staff would like to delay action on any amendment to the existing urban
renewal plan until it is clear what course of action best serves the redevelopment efforts
for this area and the community generally.
Recommendation
I recommend the City Council adopt the attached Resolution rescinding previously
adopted Resolution 336-05.
Action Step
The action step for the City Council is to adopt the Resolution attached to this
memorandum.
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RESOLUTION NO. 416-05
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 336-05 - A
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT AN AMENDMENT TO THE
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE KERPER BOULEVARD INDUSTRIAL
PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IS NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed it advisable to delay action on a
proposed Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial
Park Economic Development District.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That Resolution Number 336-05, a Resolution of Necessity finding that an
Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park
Economic Development District and setting a public hearing for September 19,
2005, be rescinded and that the amendment be re-considered at a later date.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of September 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 336-05
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT AN AMENDMENT TO THE
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE KERPER BOULEVARD INDUSTRIAL
PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IS NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque adopted an Urban Renewal Plan
for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District on August 15,
1994 by Resolution 274-94 to stimulate and guide public and private investment within the
District; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has determined that an
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park
Economic Development District will provide redevelopment opportunities which will
further the purposes and objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque shall undertake the urban renewal actions specified
in the Urban Renewal Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it under Iowa Code Chapter
403, Urban Renewal Law, and Iowa Code Chapter 15A, Use of Public Funds to Aid
Economic Development; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code requires that before an urban renewal
plan may be modified, the City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity and provide
for a process of review and consultation prior to adoption of an amended and restated
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District is necessary and appropriate
to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in accordance with
sound planning and local community objectives.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the district, to forward said Plan to the
City's Long Range Planning Advisory Commission for review and comment and to
begin the consultation process required by law with affected taxing entities.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on
the adoption of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District to be held on September 19,
2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Auditorium, 360 W. 11th Street,
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Dubuque, Iowa 52001 and that said notice shall generally identify the area covered by
the Amended and Restated Plan and the general scope of the amendment.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy
of said notice of public hearing to the Dubuque Community School District, the County
Board of Supervisors and the Northeast Iowa Community College, as the affected
taxing entities.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18 day of July, 2005.
ATTEST:
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eanne F. Schneider, City
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