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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for
services relating to Project H.O.P.E.
DATE: June 14, 2012
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar recommends City Council approval of a
contract for services with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for services
relating to Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) at an estimated cost of $70,308
for services through June 30, 2013.
In Fiscal Year 2013, this agreement was expanded to reference the City Council Goals
and Priorities.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
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All-America City
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2007
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Agreement with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for services
relating to Project H.O.P.E.
DATE: June 13, 2012
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum presents for City Council approval of a contract of services with the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque for services relating to Project H.O.P.E. (Helping
Our People Excel), an initiative of the City of Dubuque.
BACKGROUND
Project HOPE is intended to convene area workforce development agencies, City staff and
educational institutions, in a challenge to respond to the needs of the unemployed and /or under-
employed. The community has begun a discussion on how to reach these residents, who are
traditionally cut off from opportunities for advancement, due to social, cultural or educational
barriers. Another objective of Project HOPE is to establish inter - agency programs specifically
designed to provide opportunities to these citizens, and to find ways of over - coming barriers to
their participation in the job market.
Since July 2008, the City has annually contracted with the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque to manage Project HOPE. Eric Dregne as the Vice President of Programs has and
will continue to oversee the staffing associated with the Project HOPE contract.
The proposed scope of services (Attachment A of the contract) has been revised slightly to
better reflect the current work efforts of the Project HOPE Coordinator. In addition, in FY2013
this agreement was expanded to reference the City Council Goals and Priorities.
Attached to this memorandum is recent correspondence, dated June 5, 2012 from Mr. Dregne
reviewing the accomplishments of Project HOPE in the past year.
RECOMMENDATION
I am recommending that the City approve a new contract thru the end of this fiscal year (June
30, 2013) at a cost of $70,308, which was included in the 2012 -13 budget. This cost is $400
less than the commitment made for this fiscal year.
ACTION STEP
I recommend that the City Council approve the attached contract of services with the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to assist in achieving the Project HOPE objectives.
Attachments
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE
This Agreement, dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July, 2012, is made and entered into by
and between City of Dubuque with offices at 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001 (City) and the
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, an Iowa Non - Profit Corporation with offices at 700 Locust
Street Suite 195, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (Foundation).
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the services of Foundation to furnish professional and technical
assistance in connection with Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) as described in Attachment
A (the Scope of the Work), and Foundation has signified its willingness to furnish such services to City.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF FOUNDATION'S SERVICES. Foundation agrees to commence work upon
execution of this Agreement by both parties, and to fully perform the services described in the Scope of
the Work.
SECTION 2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY.
2.1 City designates its Economic Development Director to act as its representative with respect to the
work to be performed under this Agreement, and such person shall have authority to transmit
instructions, receive information, interpret and define City's policies and provide decisions in a timely
manner pertinent to the work covered by this Agreement until Foundation has been advised in writing
by City that such authority has been revoked.
2.2 In the event that any reports, records and maps are existing and available and are useful to carry
out the work on the Scope of the Work, City shall promptly furnish such material to Foundation.
2.3 The City Council goals and priorities are attached hereto as Attachment C.
SECTION 3. CHANGES. City may, from time to time, require or request changes in the Scope of the
Work to be performed hereunder. Any such change, including any appropriate increase or decrease in
the amount of compensation, shall be by amendment to this Agreement.
SECTION 4. FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION. Foundation shall provide all services in the Scope of
the Work Services for a fixed monthly fee of Five Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty -Nine Dollars ($5,859).
Compensation is based on the budget as shown in Attachment B. Any compensation above that
amount shall only be allowed by amendment to this Agreement.
SECTION 5. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Foundation shall submit monthly invoices for the fee provided in
Section 4.
SECTION 6. TIME OF PERFORMANCE. This Agreement shall commence on the 15th day of July,
2012, and shall terminate on June 30, 2013.
SECTION 7. EXCUSABLE DELAYS. Foundation shall not be in default by reason of any failure In
performance of this Agreement in accordance with Its terms (including any failure by Foundation to
make progress In the prosecution of the work here under which endangers such performance) if such
failure arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Foundation. Such
causes may include, but are not limited to, acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the government
in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes,
illness, accidents, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather, but in every case the failure to
perform must be beyond the control, and without the fault or negligence of Foundation.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION. City and Foundation shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for
any reason, with or without cause, by written notice delivered to the other party not less than thirty (30)
days prior to the date of such termination. In such event, all finished and unfinished documents
prepared by Foundation under this Agreement shall be delivered to City upon payment of all invoices
due Foundation under the terms of thls Agreement.
SECTION 9. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Foundation certifies that to the best of its knowledge, no City
employee or agent has any interest, direct or Indirect, In this Agreement.
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SECTION 10. PERSONNEL. All services required to be provided by Foundation shall be performed by
Foundation. Foundation represents that It has, or will secure at its own expense, all fully qualified
personnel required to carry out and perform the Scope of the Work. No Foundation personnel shall be
employees of City.
SECTION 11. HOLD HARMLESS.
11.1 City shall defend Indemnify, and hold Foundation harmless from and against any claims brought
against Foundation for City's negligence in the performance of this Agreement.
11.2 Foundation shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officers, and employees, harmless, from and
against any claims brought against City, its officers and employees, for Foundation's negligence in the
performance of this Agreement.
11.3 Foundation's maximum liability, as a result of Foundation's negligence, for such claims, Including
any legal fees or deductibles, shall be limited to the limits of Foundation's insurance coverage. '
SECTION 12. INSURANCE. Foundation shall provide Insurance during the period of its performance of
this Agreement as set forth in the attached Insurance Schedule (Attachment D).
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Attachment A
Project HOPE — Scope of Work FY2013
1. Backbone Organization
The Project HOPE Coordinator will function as a dedicated staff, separate from the partner
organizations, which can plan, manage, and support the initiative through ongoing facilitation,
research, technology and communications support, data collection and reporting, and handling
logistical and administrative details needed for the initiative to run smoothly.
To ensure collective impact (developing a common agenda of non - profits, governments,
businesses and the public to address complex social problems) Project HOPE will facilitate a
common agenda, continuous communication, shared measurement, and mutually reinforcing
activities among partner providers in the community. This includes providing meeting space
and, supplies, preparing agendas and meeting minutes, following -up with attendees and
completing research as needed.
The Coordinator will convene a Core Committee monthly and a larger Stakeholders group as
becomes necessary.
The Coordinator will facilitate the research and development of strategic models like
"employment support specialist" and "re- engagement programs" to improve outcomes for the
target groups.
The important functions of the Backbone Organization are:
• Provide overall strategic direction
• Facilitating dialogue between partners
• Managing data collection and analysis
• Handling communications
• Coordinating community outreach
• Mobilizing funding
The City Council Goals and Priorities are attached hereto as Attachment C.
2. Administration
a. The Coordinator will facilitate regular core committee meetings.
b. The Coordinator will meet at least quarterly, or more often as needed, with the City
Economic Development Director
c. The Coordinator will serve on the DubuqueWorks committee representing Project HOPE
d. The Coordinator will update City Council with written reports quarterly and bi- annual
presentations
e. The Community Foundation will accept gifts and write grants as needed.
f. The Community Foundation will act as fiscal agent for gifts /grants only for the Circles
Initiative.
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3. Project HOPE Objectives for FY2013
Project H.O.P.E. works to improve inter - agency collaboration systems and reduce
policy /program barriers to service- or simply, makes systems easier to access and navigate- in
order to connect disengaged youth and adults to education and employment opportunities.
FY2013 Strategic Objectives are;
Objective 1: Improve information availability, sharing and use among providers - ensure
collective impact by coordinating system improvements through a common agenda, mutually
reinforcing activities, information sharing and better understanding community needs. Action;
convene a stakeholders group which will meet regularly to share best practices, ideas for
improvement and to coordinate resources.
Objective 2: Re- connect unemployed people to education /skills training — coordinate clear paths
to education /skills training that connect to employment and education achievement. Action; the
development of a re- engagement center to reconnect people to education opportunities.
Objective 3: Improve a pipeline to employment —match employers needs with education and
skill training to create clear pathways to employment. Action; development of scholarships and
certificate training opportunities for underserved individuals including possible development of
an employment support specialist position to support people transitioning into working lifestyles,
while meeting the needs of employers.
Objective 4: Support working families needs — improve access to child care opportunities within
the community to ensure this is not a road block to employment. Action; develop a childcare
service mapping project and website for working families to connect to child care.
Objective 5: Help families build financial assets —connect families to Earned Income Tax Credit
(EITC), BankOn, Opportunity Passport and other financial support /literacy programs.
Objective 6: Support the Circles Initiative
Getting Ahead in a Just- Gettin' -By World — Helps people in poverty understand the hidden rules
of the middle class as well as the communication, values, and expectations in order to bridge
the gap between classes.
Bridges out of Poverty Training — Helps employers and community learn the hidden rules of the
middle class and what it is like for people coming from poverty.
Circles — connects Getting Ahead graduates to a network of community members in the middle
class to practice skills and have support during their ascent into a more secure life.
Develop employment support opportunities for Getting Ahead graduates to help connect them to
employment and /or education opportunities.
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Attachment B
Project HOPE Budget FY2013
Salary/Benefits /FICA/Social Security $53,208
Rent Provided by CFGD
Meeting Facilitation $2,000
Office Supplies Provided by CFGD
Parking Provided by CFGD
Printing /Copying Provided by CFGD
Postage $500
Community Outreach /Communications $6,000
Travel /Training $3,000
Phone /Internet Provided by CFGD
Administration $5,600
Total $70,308
Attachment C
The following are the official Vision & Mission Statements, Five Year City and Community
Goals, Top & High Priorities for the City of Dubuque as well as the Management Plan
and Major Projects as adopted by the Dubuque City Council at their annual goal - setting
session August 24 — 25, 2011.
The Dubuque 2026 Vision
Statement
The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and
expanding global connections; the Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating
culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi; Dubuque
citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods
and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals
through partnerships; and Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services
with citizens getting value for their tax dollars.
Mission
Statement
The City's mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living,
and contribute to a sustainable city. The City plans for the community's future, and facilitates
access to critical human services. The result is a financially sound city government and citizens
getting services and value for their tax dollar.
Five -Year City Goals
• Planned and managed growth
• Partnering for a better Dubuque
• Improved connectivity— transportation and telecommunications
Five -Year Community Goals for a Sustainable Dubuque
• Economic Prosperity
• Social /Cultural Vibrancy
• Environmental Integrity
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2011 - 2013 Top Priorities:
1) 9 -1 -1 Center Relocation Analysis
2) Arts and Culture Strategy
City Council Community Goal it is under: Social Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social Cultural Vibrancy:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all regardless
of their ethnic background or life style
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others different
than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and included
• Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns, neighborhood
picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies developed by
residents
• Celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage
• Become a regional hub for arts and culture
• Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and wellness
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Community Foundation, Multicultural Family
Center Board, Hispanic Ministry, DACU, Neighborhood Organizations and others for
Social /Cultural Vibrancy
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
• Living life without fear or threats
• Equal treatment for all by City staff
• City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair manner
• City workforce reflecting the diversity of the community
3) Clean Air Attainment Strategy
City Council Community Goal it is under: Environmental /Ecological Integrity
Objectives for Environmental /Ecological Integrity:
• Become a smarter city using sustainable technology for water, energy,
transportation, health and wellness — a model community for the world
• Reduce the potential flooding through protection
• Reduce the community's carbon footprint
• Improve the air quality — avoiding nonattainment
• Reduce energy consumption and increase the use of alternative energy sources
• Preserve Dubuque's natural and historic resources
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Protecting the natural and historic resources and environment of Dubuque
• City government using sustainable practice in daily operations
• Healthy living environments: homes, neighborhoods and community
• Clean water and air
• Preserve natural resources
• Opportunity for a healthy life style including local food products
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4) Historic Millwork District Master Plan
City Council Community Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Historic Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development with
residential, retail /office, entertainment — a model for developers and other cities
• Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of housing
options
• Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
• Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential /central business core (Main Street Service
Area Downtown and Warehouse District) — including residential opportunities
• Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
• More beautiful, visually appealing city with attractive gateways, corridors,
neighborhoods, homes and businesses
• Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods
Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
5) Southwest Arterial Project
City Council Community Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and
Telecommunications
Objectives for Transportation and Telecommunications:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s) and
hub(s)
• Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
• Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working with
ECIA)
• Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
• Develop an up -to -date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
• Improve traffic flow throughout the City — East -West Corridors, roundabouts, light
synchronization
• Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
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• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
• Air access to multiple hubs
6) Support of Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Council Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to provide a
more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and growth:
industrial /business parks, streets and utility services, air service and housing
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Main
Street and others for economic prosperity
Objective from Social /Cultural Vibrancy goal:
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• High speed, reliable and economical telecommunications
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
7) Washington Neighborhood Strategy
City Council Community Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Historic Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development with
residential, retail /office, entertainment — a model for developers and other cities
• Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of housing
options
• Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
• Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential /central business core (Main Street Service
Area Downtown and Warehouse District) — including residential opportunities
• Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
• More beautiful, visually appealing city with attractive gateways, corridors,
neighborhoods, homes and businesses
• Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods.
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Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
2011 - 2013 High Priorities:
8) Annexation Study
City Council Community Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Historic Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development with
residential, retail /office, entertainment — a model for developers and other cities
• Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of housing
options
• Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
• Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential /central business core (Main Street Service
Area Downtown and Warehouse District) — including residential opportunities
• Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
• More beautiful, visually appealing city with attractive gateways, corridors,
neighborhoods, homes and businesses
• Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods.
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
9) Every Child 1 Every Promise
City Council Community Goal it is under: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Objectives for Partnering for a Better Dubuque:
• Federal and State lobbying and advocacy for Dubuque
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• Partner for economic and workforce development
• Partner with education
• Partner for culture and arts
• Partner for support of families and children
• Partner for housing opportunities
• Partner for healthcare and wellness
• Partner for historic preservation
• Partner for delivery of human services — meeting the needs of the underserved
• Partner with faith -based organizations
• Partner for sustainability
• Maintain and enhance private - public partnerships with common goals and
commitments to shared resources that benefit the Dubuque community
• Increase resident engagement in the City's governance processes
Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Bigger "bang" for tax dollars
• Enhanced economic development opportunities
• More ownership of end products — people involved in the process, and support
outcomes
• Better access and use of facilities
• Protection of your interests
10) Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island
City Council Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to provide a
more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and growth:
industrial /business parks, streets and utility services, air service and housing
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Main
Street and others for economic prosperity
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• High speed, reliable and economical telecommunications
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
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• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
11) Multicultural Family Center Support
City Council Community Goal it is under: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Objectives for Partnering for a Better Dubuque:
• Federal and State lobbying and advocacy for Dubuque
• Partner for economic and workforce development
• Partner with education
• Partner for culture and arts
• Partner for support of families and children
• Partner for housing opportunities
• Partner for healthcare and wellness
• Partner for historic preservation
• Partner for delivery of human services — meeting the needs of the underserved
• Partner with faith -based organizations
• Partner for sustainability
• Maintain and enhance private - public partnerships with common goals and
commitments to shared resources that benefit the Dubuque community
• Increase resident engagement in the City's governance processes
Objectives from Social /Cultural Vibrancy Goal:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all
regardless of their ethnic background or lifestyle
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others
different than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Bigger "bang" for tax dollars
• Enhanced economic development opportunities
• More ownership of end products — people involved in the process, and support
outcomes
• Better access and use of facilities
• Protection of your interests
12) New Industrial Park Location and Action Plan
City Council Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to provide a
more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and growth:
industrial /business parks, streets and utility services, air service and housing
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
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• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood Development Corporation, Main
Street and others for economic prosperity
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• High speed, reliable and economical telecommunications
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
13) Red Light and Speed Enforcement Cameras
City Council Community Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and
Telecommunications
Objectives for Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunications:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s) and
hub(s)
• Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
• Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working with
ECIA)
• Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
• Develop an up -to -date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
• Improve traffic flow throughout the City — East -West Corridors, roundabouts, light
synchronization
• Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
• Air access to multiple hubs
14) Safe Community Initiative
City Council Community Goal it is under: Social Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social Cultural Vibrancy:
• Increase the mutual understanding, acceptance and tolerance among all regardless
of their ethnic background or life style
• Increase the level of social tolerance and reduce the level of fear of others different
than me
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and included
• Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns, neighborhood
picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies developed by
residents
• Celebrate the cultural traditions and heritage
• Become a regional hub for arts and culture
• Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and wellness
13
• Work with viable not - for - profit partners: Community Foundation, Multicultural Family
Center Board, Hispanic Ministry, DACU, Neighborhood Organizations and others for
Social /Cultural Vibrancy
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
• Living life without fear or threats
• Equal treatment for all by City staff
• City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair manner
• City workforce reflecting the diversity if the community
15) Street Improvement Program
City Council Community Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and
Telecommunications
Objectives for Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunications:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s) and
hub(s)
• Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
• Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working with
ECIA)
• Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
• Develop an up -to -date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
• Improve traffic flow throughout the City — East -West Corridors, roundabouts, light
synchronization
• Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Means to Residents (outcomes).
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
• Air access to multiple hubs
2011 - 2013 Management Agenda:
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY GOAL
• Industrial Riverfront Leases: Agreements
• Arts and Economic Prosperity Study: Economic Impact of the Arts Evaluation
• Local Arts Index Study: Completion
• Dubuque Initiatives: Loans Status, Next Steps
• Green Jobs Training Program: Support
• Workforce Market -Rate Housing Strategy: City Actions
• Baseball attraction study
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ENVIRONMENTAL /ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY GOAL
• Sustainability purchasing policy and procedures
• Air Quality Study Phase I I
• Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant: Implementation
• AVL for City fleet
• AVL for transit
• Grand River Center Smart Electric Meters Project: Completion
• University of Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities: 5 Projects
• Green Team Work Plan: Implementation
• Sustainability Curriculum in the School System (Green Vision Program)
• City Operations Sustainability Performance Measures: Development
• Green and Healthy Homes Program: Lead Hazard Control, Health Homes Program
• Library LEED -ED Certification: First Library on National Register of Historic Places
• Unified Development Code Amendments: FEMA Floodplain Maps, Sustainable Design
Standards and Incentives
• DMASWA Landfill: Methane End Use Study, Next Generation of Cells, Compost Quality and
Quantity, New Waste Delivery Contracts
• E.B. Lyons Development
• Renewable Energy Assets: University of Iowa Study
• Dubuque Regional Smart Plan: Development
SOCIALJCULTURAL VIBRANCY GOAL
• Intercultural Competency Program within City Government: Self - Assessment testing and
Training
• Police Explorer Program: Support
• Human Relations Initiative: Strategy and Actions
• Police /Race Dialogue Program
• ADA Compliance: Implementation, Actions
• Sustainable Dubuque Indicators (SDI) Software Tool: Direction and Funding
PLANNED AND MANAGED GROWTH GOAL
• Inflow& Infiltration Program/Home Inspections and EPA Consent Decree Implementation
• SUDAS City Engineering Standards: Update
• Green and Healthy Homes Program: Implementation
• Food Inspections: MOU /Agreement with Iowa Department of Health
• Surveillance and Security Camera Strategy for City Facilities: Design, Funding, Implementation
• Leasing Policy for Iowa Street/Locust Street Ramp: Direction
• City Comprehensive Plan: Update
• Census County Question Resolution: Challenge to Census Data
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PARTNERSHIP FOR A BETTER DUBUQUE GOAL
• Parks - schools Joint Projects and Services Collaboration: Middle School Facility
• Sister City Program
• All America City Award: Application
• Pet park: Concept Plan, Direction
• Veterans Memorials (Marshall Park, Miller- Riverview Park, Chaplain Schmitt Island): Evaluation,
Direction
• Handicapped Accessibility for Parks and Park Assets: Evaluation, Direction
• Out -of- School Time: Needs Assessment, Partnerships (21st Century Grant)
• AmeriCorps Program: Training, Volunteer Reception Center, Mock Drill for Disaster,
Sustainability in Learning Programs
• Bridges Out of Poverty Program: City Support
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: TRANSPORTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• Smart Transportation Program
• Historic White Water Creek Bridge Project: Relocated and Rehabilitation
• Dubuque History Trail: Route and Brochure
• EaSUWest Corridor Study: Completion
• Bike and Hike Trail Development
a. Catfish Creek Trail Feasibility Study: Completion
b. Northwest Arterial Trail #2 and #3
• GIS /aALP (electronic airport layout plan) Pilot Study: Implementation
• Airport Safety Management System (SMS) Pilot Program: Implementation
• Transit Routes for Colleges Routes: Grant Funding
• Trolley Upgrades: Grant Funding
• The Jule Marketing (Ridership by Choice)
OTHER CITY ACTIONS:
• Quarterly Budget Monitoring Process: Implementation
• Performance Measures: Implementation
• Budget and Financial Report: Rewrite
• Website Content Management (CivicPlus)
• Citizen Response Management System (WebQA)
• Banking Services and Financial Advisory Services: Decisions
• 900 Mhz Data System: Expansion
• Employee Wellness Program: Five -Year Goals, City Internet Posting Funding
• Employee Involvement Teams Expansion: Policy Changes, Funding
• Healthcare Cost Containment: Modified Prescription Drugs Program, Agreement with Hospitals
• Police Officer Recruitment and Retention: Actions
• Police Accreditation: Completion
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Major Projects:
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY GOAL
• Riverfront Marina /Transient Boat Dock Project: Completion
• South Siegert Farm Industrial Park: Design, Road Construction
ENVIRONMENTAL /ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
• City Hall Cooling System Project: Design & Construction
• Crescent Health Center /18`h Street Building Renovation
PLANNED AND MANAGED GROWTH GOAL
• Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: Lower Branch Construction, Upper Branch Design, Land
Acquisition,
Funding
• Water and Resource Recovery Plant Project
• Sunset Ridge Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: Construction
• Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan: Development
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: TRANSPORTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• Airport Terminal Complex Project: Design, Site Work, Construction, U.S. 61 Intersection
(IDOT Project)
• Central Avenue Resurfacing Project (Joint City /IDOT)
• Bus Fleet Replacement Program: Completion
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1.
Attachment D
Insurance Schedule C
shall furnish a signed Certificate of Insurance to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the coverage
required in Exhibit I prior to commencing work and at the end of the project if the term of work is longer than 60
days Providers presenting annual certificates shall present a Certificate at the end of each project with the final
billing Each Certificate shall be prepared on the most current ACORD form approved by the Iowa Department of
Insurance or an equivalent
2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with a carrier authorized to do business in Iowa and all carriers
shall have a rating of A or better in the current A M Best's Rating Guide
3. Each Certificate shall be furnished to the contracting department of the City of Dubuque
4. Failure to provide minimum coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of these requirements by the City of Dubuque
Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of this agreement
5. Subcontractors and sub subcontractor performing work or service shall provide a Certificate of Insurance in accord
with Exhibit I
6. All required endorsements to various policies shall be attached to Certificate of insurance
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is listed, an equivalent form may be substituted subject to the provider identifying
and listing in writing all deviations and exclusions that differ from the ISO form
8. Provider shall be required to carry the minimum coverage /limits, or greater if required by law or other legal
agreement, in Exhibit I
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Insurance Schedule C (continued)
Exhibit I
A) COMNIERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
General Aggregate Limit
Products - Completed Operations Aggregate Limit
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit
Each Occurrence
Fire Damage Limit (any one occurrence)
Medical Payments
a) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made, form All deviations from the standard
ISO commercial general liability form CG 0001, or Business owners form BP 0002, shall be clearly
identified
b) Include ISO endorsement form CG 25 04 "Designated Location(s) General Aggregate Limit' or CG 25
03 "Designated Construction Project (s) General Aggregate Limit' as appropriate
c) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non - contributory
d) Include endorsement to preserve Governmental Immunity (Sample attached)
e) Include additional insured endorsement for
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards, commissions and /or authorities and their board members, employees and
volunteers
using ISO form CG 20 10 Ongoing operations
B) AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY $1,000,000 (Combined Single Limit)
C) WORKERS' COMPENSATION & EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Coverage A
Coverage B
Statutory —State of Iowa
Employers Liability
Each Accident
Each Employee- Disease
Policy Limit - Disease
$100,000
$100,000
$500.000
a) Policy shall include an endorsement providing a waiver of subrogation to the City of
Dubuque
b) Coverage B limits shall be greater if required by Umbrella Carrier
D) UMBRELLA LIABILITY $1,000,000
E) PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY $1,000,000
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Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement
1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunity. The insurance carrier expressly agrees and states that the
purchase of this policy and the including of the City of Dubuque, Iowa as an Additional Insured does
not waive any of the defenses of governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
under Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coverage. The insurance carrier further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only
those claims not subject to the defense of governmental immunity under the Code of Iowa Section
670.4 as it now exists and as it may be amended from time to time. Those claims not subject to
Code of Iowa Section 670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunity. The City of Dubuque, Iowa shall be responsible for asserting
any defense of governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely
written request of the insurance carrier.
4. Non - Denial of Coverage. The insurance carrier shall not deny coverage under this policy and the
insurance carrier shall not deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
under this policy for reasons of governmental immunity unless and until a court of competent
jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the defense(s) of governmental immunity asserted by the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
No Other Change in Policy. The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise
change or alter the coverage available under the policy.
SPECIMEN
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June 5, 2012
To: Mayor Roy D. Buol and City Council
From: Eric Dregne, Vice President of Programs, CFGD
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
of Greater Dubuque
700 Locust Street, Suite 195
P.O. Box 902
Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0902
Phone: 563.588.2700
Fax: 563.583.6619
www.dbqfoundation.org
CC: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager, City of Dubuque
Dave Heiar, Economic Development Director, City of Dubuque
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director and COO, GDDC
Sarah Harris, Vice President of Workforce Operations, GDDC
Nancy Van Milligen, President /CEO CFGD
Re: Project HOPE
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Project HOPE is building on strong partnerships and innovative best practices to
achieve exciting outcomes. Working through a collective impact model, the Project
HOPE Coalition has been able to leverage resources, talent and ideas to create exciting
opportunities for underemployed and unemployed people in our community. This
update will highlight our progress starting with a short review of our objectives:
Project H.O.P.E. works to improve inter - agency collaboration systems and reduce
policy /program barriers to service- or simply, makes systems easier to access and
navigate- in order to connect disengaged youth and adults to education and
employment opportunities.
FY2013 Strategic Objectives are;
Objective 1: Improve information availability, sharing and use among providers -
ensure collective impact by coordinating system improvements through a common
agenda, mutually reinforcing activities, information sharing and better understanding
community needs. Action; convene a stakeholders group which will meet regularly to
share best practices, ideas for improvement and to coordinate resources.
Objective 2: Re- connect unemployed people to education /skills training — coordinate
clear paths to education /skills training that connect to employment and education
achievement. Action; the development of a re- engagement center to reconnect people
to education opportunities.
Objective 3: Improve a pipeline to employment —match employers needs with education
and skill training to create clear pathways to employment. Action; development of
scholarships and certificate training opportunities for underserved individuals including
possible development of an employment support specialist position to support people
transitioning into working lifestyles, while meeting the needs of employers.
Objective 4: Support working families needs — improve access to child care
opportunities within the community to ensure this is not a road block to employment.
Action; develop a childcare service mapping project and website for working families to
connect to child care.
Objective 5: Help families build financial assets — connect families to Earned Income
Tax Credit (EITC), BankOn, Opportunity Passport and other financial support /literacy
programs.
Objective 6: Support the Circles Initiative - Getting Ahead in a Just - Gettin' -By World,
Bridges out of Poverty Training, and Circles Program
Current Update (June 2012):
Education and Employment
Opportunity Dubuque- is an initiative that meets the needs of local employers and
unemployed workers through an innovative collaboration of local partners and
employers who developed a clear pathway to employment. This dual customer
approach supported a pilot initiative that provided scholarships, training and direct
connections to Manufacturing employers for 20 unemployed individuals. The pilot
boasted a 95% success rate; placing 15 workers in jobs and 4 individuals into
continuing education programs. Opportunity Dubuque is currently being expanded to
train workers for more than 200 jobs in the next 3 years in the Manufacturing and IT
sectors.
Supporting Working Families
Childcare Resources- To improve access to childcare within the community, Project
HOPE partnered with Resources Unite to develop a child care service mapping project
and website that helps working families and employers connect to child care. Results
include: the launch of the site in May 2012 that features a searchable directory of child
care providers and information to support working parents.
Circles Initiative- An innovative model now in its 3rd year encompasses Bridges out of
Poverty, Getting Ahead in a Just- Gettin' -By World and Circles. The initiative supports
low- income families create more stable, secure lives by connecting to the middle class.
Results include: 2 completed circles, 4 active circles and 8 more beginning in summer
of 2012.
Bridges Out of Poverty- builds a more welcoming community by teaching middle -class
individuals about the hidden rules of each socio- economic class and how these
differences can be barriers to communication. More than 200 people were trained in
FY11.
Getting Ahead- is a curriculum that helps low income families learn the hidden rules of
the middle -class in order to create more stable secure lives, Results include:
• 52 individuals participated in Getting Ahead
• 40 graduated from the program
• 4 now participate in the Circles Program that provides continued support and
connections to resources for Getting Ahead Graduates; this will grow to 12 this
year.
Financial Literacy
Earned Income Tax Credit- Project HOPE supported the Earned Income Tax Credit
program facilitated by Operation New View. The project helped low- income people in
Dubuque receive $223,961 in federal income tax refunds.
Bank On- The program offers low- and moderate - income residents free or low -cost
checking accounts and access to financial education. Access to a bank or credit union
account can help residents avoid costly alternative financial services (check cashers,
payday lenders, pawn shops and rent -to -own stores) and enable families to build and
protect their assets. Bank On established new accounts for 55 families in 2011.
Thank you for your support of Project HOPE and please let me know if I can answer any
questions or provide additional information.
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Eric Dregne
Vice President of Programs
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque