Sale of Property_1777 Washington StreetTHE CITY OF
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Sale of Property at 1777 Washington Street
DATE: August 7, 2012
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of the attached
resolution, authorizing sale of City -owned real property located at 1777 Washington
Street to Alberto Luna
DISCUSSION
By action of the City Council at its meeting held on August 6, 2012, Resolution No
208 -12 approved the setting of a public hearing to be held for the disposal of property at
1777 Washington Street
ACTION STEP
The action requested of the City Council is to approve the attached resolution
authorizing the sale of property located at 1777 Washington Street to Alberto Luna
Enclosure
RESOLUTION NO. 224 -12
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT
1777 WASHINGTON STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City acquired the property at 1777 Washington Street for the
purpose of its restoration and re -sale for owner - occupied housing in the Washington
Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, such purpose supports the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy as approved by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the sale of the following
legally- described property:
Lot 2 of Lot 2 of the East % of Lot 90; and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the East 1/2 of Lot 91;
In East Dubuque Addition, In the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof —1777 Washington Street at the cost of $85 000.
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to provide a
Special Warranty Deed to the buyer, conveying the City's interest to Alberto Luna for
the herein - described real estate.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
said Special Warranty Deed to be recorded in the Office of the Dubuque County
Recorder, together with certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of August, 2012.
Attest:
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Roy Buol, Mayor
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director
SUBJECT: Sale of Property at 1777 Washington Street
DATE: July 30, 2012
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council approval of the attached
resolution, setting a public hearing for the purpose of disposing of City -owned real
estate at 1777 Washington Street
Background
As part of the Washington Neighborhood revitalization strategy, the `Historic
Washington Row Houses,' located at 1765 -1795 Washington Street, were targeted for
acquisition, in 2008 Six rental units (a seventh is owner - occupied and was not
acquired) were owned by four landlords, including two from out -of -state Five of these
were long -term problem properties, marked by numerous police calls for tenant
disturbances and indifferent property management The end unit (1795) was destroyed
due to a fire in 2008 Working with DB &T's community development corporation, the
Housing Department assembled the units over a two -year period, with the bank
acquiring four and the City purchasing two Prices ranged from $12 000 to $38 000
These units, dating from the 1880's and originally built under the ownership of the
Dubuque Furniture and Burial Case Company, mimic the architectural style and use of
materials in the Casket Company building (now Washington Court) located across
Washington Street The Housing Department's restoration has remained faithful to both
exterior and interior historic integrity, to the extent possible
Doug Horsfall (developer of the White Street condominium project) was selected as
general contractor for the project. HEART Program crews were used for some of the
labor. The Public Works, Engineering and Water Departments assisted to install new
individual sanitary sewer and water services to the units, and a storm water catch basin
at the rear of the property. A $240 000 I -Jobs award was received from the Iowa
Finance Authority to help subsidize costs. Funds from the Lead Hazard Program, in the
amount of $75 000, were contributed. In total, approximately $784 000 was expended,
which includes funds to restore the exterior of the owner - occupied unit.
Improvements to the buildings included new utility services, membrane roofs, lead paint
and asbestos removal, furnaces, water heaters and central air conditioning, all new
plumbing and fixtures, and custom -made wood windows and doors. Recycled City
street pavers were installed in the rear courtyard, made secure with iron privacy fencing.
A derelict house next door was purchased and deconstructed; a parking area for project
residents will be constructed later this summer. The completed project was recognized
with a Ken Kringle historic preservation award in May 2012.
To date, two properties owned by DB &T Community Corp have been sold and one is
pending.
Discussion
The first City -owned property, at 1777 Washington, is now ready for sale. An offer has
been accepted from Alberto Luna, in the amount of $85 000, according to the value
established by an appraisal. The buyer will receive the Washington Neighborhood
financing package, including a $15 000 combination forgivable and deferred - payment
loan; and a $25 000 City second mortgage. The first mortgage will be provided by a
private lender. All properties must be sold to income - qualifying buyers (earning less
than 80% area median income) according to the terms of the I -Jobs and CDBG funding.
Action Step
The action requested of the City Council is to approve the attached resolution, setting a
public hearing for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed sale of the
property.
RESOLUTION NO. 208 -12
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY,
SPECIFICALLY, LOT 2 OF LOT 2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 90; AND LOT 1 OF LOT
1 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 91; IN EAST DUBUQUE ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF — 1777
WASHINGTON STREET
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, implementing the Washington Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy, has acquired certain properties for the purpose of their
rehabilitation and re -sale to income - qualifying owner - occupants; and
Whereas, the Historic Washington Row Houses were acquired for this purpose;
and
Whereas, by accepting an offer to purchase for this property the City's objective
for providing first -time home ownership to a qualifying buyer can be achieved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of its interest in
the following legally- described property:
Lot 2 of Lot 2 of the East 1/2 of Lot 90; and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the East 1/2 of Lot 91;
in East Dubuque Addition.
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in
the above - described real property to Alberto Luna, for the sum of $85 000.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this
Resolution and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 for a
public hearing on the City's intent to dispose of the above - described property, to be held
on August 20, 2012, at 6:30 pm at the Federal Building, 350 W 6" Street, Dubuque,
Iowa.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of Augus 2012.
Attest:
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Ke Firnstahl, CM; ity Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC
HEARING OF THE
• CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
THE MATTER OF THE
INTENT TO DISPOSE
OF AN INTEREST IN
REAL PROPERTY
PUBLIC NOTICE . is
hereby given that the
City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, will
hold . a public hearing
on the 20th day of
August, at 6:30 p.m. in
the Historic Federal
Building, 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa,
at which meeting the
City Council proposes
to dispose an interest
in the following des-
cribed real properties:
Lot 2 of Lot 2 of the
East 'h of Lot 90; and
Lot 1 of Lot 1 of the
East ' of Lot 91; in
East Dubuque Addition.
(1777 Washington
Street) to Alberto Luna
Lot 1 Bee Branch Sub.
No. 4 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, accord-
ing to the recorded plat
thereof (2312 Washing-
ton Street) to Judie E.
Root
At the meeting, the
City Council will
receive oral and
written objections from
any resident or
property owner of said
City to the above
action. After all objec-
tions have been
received and con-
sidered, the City
Council may at this
meeting or at any
adjournment thereof,
take additional , action
for the disposition of
the City's interest in-
such real estate above,
the approval of the
proposal, or will
abandon the proposal.
By order of the City
Council said hearing
and appeals there from
shall be held in
accordance iith and .
governed by the
provisions of Section
364.7 of the Code of
_ Iowa_____
Copies of supporting
documents for the
public hearings are on
file in the City Clerk's
Office and may be
viewed during normal
working hours.
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons need-
ing special assistance
or persons with special
accessibility needs
should contact the City
Clerk's -Office at (563)
589 -4120 or TTY (563)
690 -6678 at least 48
hours' prior to the
meeting.
Dated this 10th day of
August, 2012.
Kevin S. Firnstahl,
CMC, City Clerk
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STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa
corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation
published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby
certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following
dates: August 10, 2012, and for which the charge is $25.75.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
thise�, day of te7 , 20 /a .
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
MARY K. WESTERMEYER 11
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:i Commission Number 154585
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