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MEMORANDUM
December 21, 2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vacating Petition - A Portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block 5 of River Front
Subdivision NO.3
A request was received from Eric L. Lucas, representing United Parcel Service (UPS),
to vacate a portion of Kerper Boulevard that abuts the existing UPS facility at 2550
Kerper Boulevard. City Engineer Gus Psihoyos states that the City has no plans for the
utilization of that portion of Kerper Boulevard to be vacated, except for reserving the
utility easements as noted, recommends approval of the request to vacate, that the
purchase price be established at $23,197.10, plus surveying, platting, publication and
filing fees, and that a public hearing be set for January 17, 2006.
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
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
December 21, 2005
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Mana~
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SUBJECT: Vacating Petition - A Portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block 5 of
River Front Subdivision NO.3
INTRODUCTION
A request has been received from Eric L. Lucas, representing United Parcel
Service (UPS), for the vacating of a portion of Kerper Boulevard that abuts the
existing UPS facility at 2550 Kerper Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
UPS has developed a new tracking system that will improve productivity and
customer services in the City of Dubuque and the surrounding communities. The
new system will require modifications to both the facility's interior (conveyor
modifications) and exterior (employee parking relocation).
DISCUSSION
Because of space restrictions between the UPS building and the neighboring
facility, UPS is requesting the vacate of approximately 9,000 square feet along
Kerper Boulevard. The vacated area would be paved and will accommodate 12
parking spaces along with the traffic aisle space needed for loading/unloading.
The existing parking along the building will become the new package trailer
unload area.
The City has no plans for the utilization of this portion of Kerper Boulevard to be
vacated, except for reserving the utility easements as noted.
RECOMMENDATION
I would recommend that the portion of Kerper Boulevard, in Block 5 of River
Front Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa be
vacated, and that a public hearing be set for the disposition of the City's interest
in the subject area on January 17, 2006. I would further recommend that the
purchase price be established at $23,197.10, plus surveying, platting, publication
and filing fees.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The recommendation of the City Manager should be approved and a public
hearing should be scheduled for the disposal of the property through the
adoption of the enclosed resolution.
Prepared by Ronald J. Turner, PLS
RESOLUTION NO. 9-06
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE AND DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST
IN LOT 1B, BLOCK 5, RIVER FRONT SUBDIVISION NO.3 IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, United Parcel Service (UPS) has requested the vacating of a portion of
Kerper Boulevard in Block 5 of River Front Subdivision No.3; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has prepared and submitted to the
City Council a plat showing the vacated portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block 5 of River
Front Subdivision No.3; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has determined that this
portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block 5 of River Front Subdivision No. 3 is no longer
required for public use, except for the utility easements as noted, and vacating and sale
of said Lot 1 B, Block 5, River Front Subdivision NO.3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa, should be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest and vacate
a portion of Kerper Boulevard in Block 5 of River Front Subdivision NO.3 in the City of
Dubuque, as shown on the Plat of Survey.
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 1 B, Block 5, River Front Subdivision NO.3
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Dubuque County, Iowa, to United Parcel Service (UPS) be
contingent upon the payment of $23,197.10, plus surveying, platting, publication, and
filing fees.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause
a notice of intent to be published as prescribed under Section 364.7 Code of Iowa, 1999
or amended.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of January, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest;
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
KERPER BLVD. VACATE
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
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August 8, 2005
Honorable Mayor and City Council
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4845
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RE: Vacate City Property
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Dear Mayor and Council Members:
This letter is written to inquire about the possibility of purchasing a portion of a city
street/alley abutting my property at 2550 Kerper Blvd, Dubuque, IA 52001. We plan to
use the vacated property for additions to the existing site.
UPS has developed a new package tracking system that will improve producti vity and
customer services in the City of Dubuque and the surrounding communities. The new
system will require modifications to both the facility's interior (conveyor modifications)
and exterior (employee parking relocation).
The new process requires the installation of three new 14-foot long unloaders (a
minimum 20-foot facility expansion) which cannot be installed in the existing unload
area (area A) because of the space restrictions between the UPS building and the
neighboring facility. The driver would not have the required space to back in the
tractor/trailers. Our only other option is to relocate the unload area to the West side (area
B) of the building facing Kerper Blvd. The facility currently has an open bay that could
house the new unloaders (requiring the need for the 20-foot expansion); however, the
drivers will still need a minimum of 90 feet to back-in the tractor/trailers. This will only
be possible if the existing parking is relocated to the grassy area along Kerper Blvd.
UPS is therefore requesting to vacate an area that will eliminate approximately 6200
square feet of green space (area C) along Kerper Blvd. This area will be paved and will
provide 12 employee parking spaces along with traffic aisle space. The existing parking
along the building will become the new package trailer unload area. Upon completion of
the exterior work, we will begin the interior conveyor installation work as shown on the
conveyor drawing provided.
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We have contacted the Engineering Department and they have indicated a favorable
condition for the vacating but may need easements reserved for utilities. We understand
that the vacated area would need to be surveyed and platted at our expense and a fee paid
for the parcel plus publication and filing fees. Please call me at (913)207-1147 if you
have questions.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
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Eric L Lucas