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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque Technology
Park Economic Development District
DATE: May 23, 2013
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar recommends City Council approval of the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the newly named Dubuque
Technology Park Economic Development District. The plan has been updated to
change the name and all references of the Dubuque Industrial Center /South Economic
Development District to the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District,
as well as to reflect expenditures planned for FY2013- FY2014 that have not been
included in previous plans, as required by the provisions of House File 2460, adopted
by the Iowa legislature in 2012.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
DATE: May 28, 2013
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: David J. Heiar, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for Dubuque
Technology Park Economic Development District
Dubuque
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All-America City
11111
2012
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to forward for City Council review and approval the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the newly named Dubuque
Technology Park Economic Development District. The proposed amendment will
change the name and all references of the Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic
Development District to the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District,
as well as comply with the provisions of House File 2460, adopted by the Iowa
legislature in 2012, requiring urban renewal plans be amended or modified to reflect
any active urban renewal project.
Background
On April 15, 2013, the City Council approved a Resolution of Necessity finding that the
established urban renewal district meets the definition of an economic development
area under state law, and is appropriate for urban renewal activities. Staff has
prepared an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the district as per the
directive of the City Council.
A consultation process was conducted with the affected taxing entities as required by
Chapter 403.5 of the Iowa Code. Prior to the meeting, the taxing entities were mailed
copies of the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan and the Notice of Public
Hearing. The required consultation to discuss, question, or object to the findings in
these documents was held on May 17, 2013. There were no representatives from the
taxing entities in attendance.
Discussion
The Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District was created in
1997. The District was created for the development of an industrial center, which later
became known as the Dubuque Technology Park. Meanwhile, the City has another
Urban Renewal District, named the Dubuque Industrial Central Economic Development
District, with a subarea created in 2011 that is commonly referred to as the Dubuque
Industrial Center South. This has lead to confusion in identifying the separate urban
renewal areas, which will be corrected by the name change accomplished through this
amendment.
Additionally, legislative changes to the urban renewal law in 2012 require further detail
on public purpose activities. The amended plan will reflect expenditures planned for
FY2013- FY2014 that have not been included in previous plans. Those expenditures
include:
• Previously approved site work and grading associated with the development of
the Dubuque Technology Park.
• Previously approved development of roads, water, wastewater and storm water
infrastructure associated with the development of the Dubuque Technology Park.
• Previously approved site work and grading associated with the development of
the Dubuque Technology Park.
• General landscaping and maintenance expenses in public right -of -way and
undeveloped land owned by the City of Dubuque.
• Previously approved property tax rebate agreements with Conlon Johnson
Development, LLC (Sedgwick), Conlon Johnson Development, LLC (Sedgwick
Phase II), L &J Properties Dubuque, LLC, and Kunkel Bounds and Associate, Inc.
• A contract for service with the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation to
promote business retention and expansion, workforce development, new business
recruitment and retail expansion in the District.
Recommendation
I recommend that the attached resolution adopting the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan be approved to support investment efforts in the District.
Action Step
The Action Step for the City Council is to review and approve the resolution to adopt the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Technology Park
Economic Development District.
attachments
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Prepared By: David Heiar ED Director City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589 -4393
Return To: David Heiar ED Director City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589 -4393
RESOLUTION NO, 172 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN FOR THE NEWLY NAMED DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan ") for the
Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District (the "District "); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to
provide opportunities for further development and investment in the District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque also desires to change the name and all
subsequent references to the Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic
Development District to the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District;
and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing
entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections
or recommended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,
has held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public
notice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the newly
named Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District, on file in the City
Clerk's Office and made reference to herein, be approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized
and directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of June, 2013.
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Roy D. Buol
Mayor
Prepared by:
Return to:
Phil Wagner, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589 -4393
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City of Dubuque, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589 -4121
AMENDED and RESTATED
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District
(Previously known as the Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development
District; and before then, the Site F Economic Development District)
City of Dubuque, Iowa
This Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan provides for the
continued development of the Dubuque Technology Park,
(previously known as the Dubuque Industrial Center /South
Economic Development District; and before then, the Site F
Economic Development District) originally established by
Resolution 141 -97 and thereafter amended and restated by
Resolution No. 172 -13 on June 03, 2013.
A. INTRODUCTION Page 1
B. OBJECTIVES Page 1
C. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Page 2
D. PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES Page 2
E. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS Page 4
F. LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION Page 5
G. FINANCING ACTIVITIES Page 5
H. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS Page 8
I. DURATION OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Page 8
J. SEVERABILITY Page 8
K. AMENDMENT OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Page 8
L. ATTACHMENTS Page 8
A. INTRODUCTION
This AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN (the "Plan") has been prepared to
update the objectives and public purpose activities intended to stimulate, through public actions, financing
and commitments, private investment within the newly -named DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (the "District "). The District previously was known as the
Dubuque Industrial Center /South Economic Development District, and before then, the Site F Economic
Development District. In order to achieve this objective, the City of Dubuque shall undertake the urban
renewal actions specified in this Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it under Chapter 403 of the Iowa
Code Urban Renewal Law and Chapter 15A of the Iowa Code.
B. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
The primary objectives of the Plan are the development and redevelopment of the District for
economic development activities, primarily industrial park development, through:
1. Provision of marketable industrial development sites for the purpose of
job- creating economic development activities;
2. Provision of public infrastructure improvements, including sanitary sewer, water
and stormwater detention, supportive of full development of the District;
3. Provision of a safe, efficient and attractive circulation system;
4. Establishment of design standards which will assure cohesive and compatible
development and redevelopment of the District;
5. Provision of public amenities that provide an aesthetically appealing environment,
including open space, buffering, landscaping, water features, signage and lighting
to create a distinctive and attractive setting;
6. Creation of financial incentives necessary to encourage new and existing
businesses to invest in the District; and
7. Expansion ofthe property tax base ofthe District.
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C. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The District is located within the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa.
The District includes the real property legally described as follows:
Lot 2 -1 -1 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Lot 2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Lot
1 -1 -1 ofthe NE 1/4 ofthe SW 1/4, Lot 1 -1 -8 ofthe SE 1/4, and the SE 1/4 ofthe
SW 1/4, all in Section 12, Township 88 North, Range 2 East, Fifth Principal
Meridian, in Dubuque County, Iowa and any adjoining public right -of -way.
The boundaries of the District are delineated on the URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT map
(Attachment A).
The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify the boundaries of the District at some future
date. Any amendments to the Plan will be completed in accordance with Chapter 403 of the
Iowa Code Urban Renewal Law.
D. PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES
To meet the OBJECTIVES of this Plan, the City of Dubuque has and expects to continue to
initiate and support development and redevelopment of the District through, among other things,
the following PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES:
1. Acquisition of property for public improvements and private development;
2. Demolition and clearance of improvements not compatible with or necessary for
industrial park development and all site preparation and grading required in
connection with such development;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
site work and grading associated with the development of the Dubuque
Technology Park.
3. Improvement, installation, construction and reconstruction of streets, utilities and
other improvements and rights -of -ways including but not limited to the relocation
of overhead utility lines, street lights, appropriate landscaping and buffers, open
space and signage;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
development of roads, water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure associated
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with the development of the Dubuque Technology Park.
4. Disposition of any property acquired in the District, including sale, initial leasing
or retention by the City itself, at its fair value;
5. Preparation of property for development and redevelopment purposes including
but not limited to activities such as appraisals and architectural and engineering
studies;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
site work and grading associated with the development of the Dubuque
Technology Park.
6. Maintenance of publicly utilized recreational and economic development areas;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, general landscaping and
maintenance expenses in public right -of -way and undeveloped land owned by the
City of Dubuque.
7. Use of tax increment financing, loans, grants and other appropriate financial tools
in support of eligible public and private development and redevelopment efforts;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, previously approved
property tax rebate agreements with:
• Conlon Johnson Development, LLC (Sedgwick)
• Conlon Johnson Development, LLC (Sedgwick Phase II)
• L &J Properties Dubuque, LLC
• Kunkel Bounds and Associate, Inc.
8. Enforcement of applicable local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations;
9. Enforcement of established design standards in furtherance of quality
development;
10. Development and implementation of a marketing program for the purpose of
promoting the purchase and development of industrial sites by private businesses;
11. Coordination of the improvement of U.S. Highway 61/151 as it affects the
District's access to that roadway.
12. Contracts with vendors to promote business retention, expansion, recruitment, and
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workforce development;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, a contract for service with
the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation to promote business retention
and expansion, workforce development, new business recruitment and retail
expansion in the District.
Public purpose activities are limited to those areas delineated on the URBAN RENEWAL
DISTRICT map (Attachment A).
All public purpose activities shall be conditioned upon and shall meet the restrictions and
limitations placed upon the District by the Plan.
E. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The LAND USE and PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA set forth herein shall apply to any
and all District properties the development and /or the redevelopment of which is assisted by the
City through any of the PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES listed above.
1. Land Use
The intent of this Plan is to promote the development of commercial and industrial land
uses within a quality industrial park setting. All uses shall be regulated by the zoning
district established for the property.
LAND USE maps (Attachments B -1 and B -2) identify the existing and the proposed land
uses within the District.
2. Planning and Design Criteria
The planning criteria to be used to guide the physical development of the District are
those standards and guidelines contained within the City of Dubuque's Unified
Development Code and other applicable local, state and federal codes and ordinances.
The current zoning designation is PI Planned Industrial District as required by Section
16 -5 -24 of the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code. Development within the
District will follow the Planned Unit Development regulations which require a conceptual
development plan and specific design and performance standards to be approved by
ordinance.
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F. LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
The City of Dubuque is prepared to acquire and dispose of property in support of the
development and redevelopment of the District within the parameters set forth below.
1. Land Acquisition
No land acquisitions are anticipated in the District at this time.
2. Land Disposition
Publicly held land will be sold for the development of viable uses consistent with this
Plan and not for purposes of speculation.
Land will be disposed of in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 403 of
the Iowa Code Urban Renewal Law. Developers will be selected on the basis of the
quality of their proposals and their ability to carry out such proposals while complying
with the requirements of this Plan.
Developers will be required by contractual agreement to observe the Land Use
Requirements and Planning and Design Criteria of this Plan. The contract and other
disposition documents will set forth the provisions, standards and criteria for achieving
the objectives and requirements outlined in this Plan.
3. Relocation Requirements
No relocation is anticipated at this time.
G. FINANCING ACTIVITIES
To meet the OBJECTIVES of this Plan and to encourage the development of the District and
private investment therein, the City of Dubuque is prepared to provide financial assistance to
qualified industries and businesses through the making of loans or grants under Chapter 15A of
the Iowa Code and through the use of tax increment financing under Chapter 403 of the Iowa
Code.
1. Chapter 15A Loan or Grant
The City of Dubuque has determined that the making of loans or grants of public funds to
qualified industries and businesses is necessary to aid in the planning, undertaking and
completion of urban renewal projects authorized under this Plan within the meaning of
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Section 384.24(3)(q) of the Iowa Code. Accordingly, in furtherance of the objectives of
this Plan, the City of Dubuque may determine to issue bonds or loan agreements, in
reliance upon the authority of Section 384.24A, Section 384.24(3)(q), Section 403.12
(general obligation bonds) or Section 403.9 (tax increment bonds), for the purpose of
making loans or grants of public funds to qualified businesses located within the District.
Alternatively, the City may determine to use available funds for the making of such
loans or grants. In determining qualifications of recipients and whether to make any
such individual loans or grants, the City of Dubuque shall consider one or more of the
factors set forth in Section 15A.1 of the Iowa Code on a case -by -case basis.
2. Tax Increment FinancinP
The City of Dubuque is prepared to utilize tax increment financing as a means of
financing eligible costs incurred to implement the Public Purpose Activities identified in
Part D of this Plan. Bonds or loan agreements may be issued by the City under the
authority of Section 403.9 of the Iowa Code (tax increment bonds) or Section 384.24A,
Section 384.24(3)(q) and Section 403.12 (general obligation bonds).
The City acknowledges that the use of tax increment revenues delays the ability of other
local taxing bodies to realize immediately the direct tax benefits of new development in
the District. The City believes, however, that the use of tax increment revenues to
finance the development of new industrial land and to promote private investment in the
District is necessary in the public interest to achieve the OBJECTIVES of this Plan.
Without the use of this special financing tool, new investment may not otherwise occur or
may occur within another jurisdiction. If new development does not take place in
Dubuque, property values could stagnate and the City, County and School District may
receive less taxes during the duration of this Plan than they would have if this Plan were
not implemented.
Tax increment financing will provide a long -term payback in overall increased tax base
for the City, County and School District. The initial public investment required to
generate new private investment will ultimately increase the taxable value of the District
well beyond its existing base value.
Tax increment reimbursement may be sought for, among other things, the following costs
to the extent they are incurred by the City:
a. Planning and administration of the Plan;
b. Construction of public infrastructure improvements and facilities within the
District;
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c. Acquisition, installation, maintenance and replacement of public investments
throughout the District including but not limited to street lights, landscaping and
buffers, signage and appropriate amenities;
d. Acquisition of land and /or buildings and preparation of same for sale to private
developers, including any "write down" of the sale price of the land and /or
building;
e. Preservation, conservation, development or redevelopment of buildings or
facilities within the District to be sold or leased to qualified businesses;
f. Loans or grants to qualified businesses under Chapter 15A of the Iowa Code,
including debt service payments on any bonds issued to finance such loans or
grants, for purposes of expanding the business or activity, or other qualifying loan
programs established in support of the Plan; and
g.
Providing the matching share for a variety of local, state and federal grants and
loans.
h. Any of the costs incurred in connection with any of the PUBLIC PURPOSE
ACTIVITIES described in Part D of this Plan.
3. Proposed Amount of Indebtedness
At this time, the extent of improvements and new development within the District is only
generally known. As such, the amount and duration for use of the tax increment
revenues for public improvements and /or private development can only be estimated;
however, the actual use and amount of tax increment revenues to be used by the City for
District activities will be determined at the time specific development is proposed.
It is anticipated that the maximum amount of indebtedness which will qualify for tax
increment revenue reimbursement during the duration of this Plan, including acquisition,
public improvements and private development assistance, will not exceed $15,000,000.
The City of Dubuque's current general obligation debt is $90,258,482 (a list of the outstanding
obligations is found as Attachment C) and the applicable constitutional debt limit is
$183,621,403 for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014, which is the fiscal year immediately
following the update of this Plan.
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H. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
All provisions necessary to conform with state and local laws have been complied with by the
City of Dubuque in the implementation of this Plan and its supporting documents.
I. DURATION OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
This Plan shall continue in effect until terminated by the City Council; provided, however, that
the collection of tax increment revenues from properties located in the District shall be limited,
as provided by law (currently twenty (20) years from the calendar year following the calendar
year in which the City first certifies to the County Auditor the amount of any loans, advances,
indebtedness or bonds which qualify for payment from the division of tax increment revenue
provided for in Section 403.19 (tax increment financing) of the Iowa Code.)
The DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS established, or as
amended from time to time by the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance, shall remain in effect in
perpetuity
J. SEVERABILITY
In the event one or more provisions contained in this Plan shall be held for any reason to be
invalid, illegal, unauthorized or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality,
unauthorization or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Plan and this
Urban Renewal Plan shall be construed and implemented as if such provision had never been
contained herein.
K. AMENDMENT OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
This Plan may be amended from time to time to respond to development opportunities. Any
such amendment shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code. Any
change effecting any property or contractual right can be effectuated only in accordance with
applicable state and local law.
L. ATTACHMENTS
A Urban Renewal District Map
B Land Use Maps
B -1 Existing Land Use
B -2 Proposed Land Use
C List of General Obligation Debt
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is
hereby given that the
City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, will
hold a public hearing
on the 3rd day of June,
2013 at 6 :30 p.m. in the
Historic Federal Build -
ing, City Council Cham-
bers (Second Floor),
350 West 6th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, at
which meeting the City
Council will consider a
proposed amendment
to the Urban Renewal
Plan for the newly -
named Dubuque Tech-
nology Park Economic
Development District,
previously known; as
the Dubuque Industrial
Center / South Eco-
nomic Development
District ` and before
then, the Site F Eco-
nomic Development
District.
The Dubuque Tech-
nology Park Economic
Development District
includes the real prop-
erty in the City of Du-
buque leg descri-
bed as followally s: Lot 2-
1 -1 of the NE 1/4 of the
SW 1 /a, Lot 2 of the NE
1/4 of the SW 1/4, Lot 1 -1-
1 of the NE 1/4 of the SW
1A, Lot 14 -8 of the SE
1/4, and the SE 1/4 of the
SW 1A, all in Section 12,
Township 88 North,
Range 2 East, Fifth
Principal Meridian, in
Dubuque County, Iowa
and any adjoining pub-
lic right -of -way.
The Amended and
Restated Urban Renew-
al Plan for the Dubuque
Technology Park 'Eco-
nomic 'r Development
District will (district
description /location)
change the name of
the Dubuque Industrial
Center/ South Econom-
ic Development District
to the Dubuque Tech-
nology Park Economic
Development District
and allow the contin-
ued use of tax incre-
ment financing to pro-
mote economic devel-
opment activities in
the established urban
renewal area. The
amended plan will de-
scribe the specific use
of tax increment funds,
reflecting the utiliza-
tion of tax rebates, the
creation of public infra-
structure,
or other
planned expenditures.
At the meeting, the
City Council will re-
ceive oral and written
comments from any
resident or property
owner of said City to
the above action. Writ-
ten comments regard-
ing the above public
hearing may be sub -
miffed to the City
Clerk's Office on or be-
fore
said time of public
hearing.
Copies of supporting
documents for the pub-
lic ,?
hearings are on file
in the City Clerk's Of-
fice, 50 W. 13th Street,
and may be viewed
during normal working
hours.
Any visual or hearing
impaired persons
needing special assis-
tance or persons with
special accessibility
needs should contact
the City Clerk's Office
at (5 589 12 ;
TTY (563) 63) 690 --46678 0 or !at
least 48 hours prior to
the meeting.
Published by order of
the City Council given
on the 15th day of
April, 2013.
Kevin Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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Prepared By: David Heiar ED Director City of Dubuque 50 W. 131h St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589 -4393
Return To: David Heiar ED Director City of Dubuque 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 589 -4393
RESOLUTION NO, 172 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN FOR THE NEWLY NAMED DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Whereas, on April 15, 2013 the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa authorized
the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the "Plan ") for the
Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic Development District (the "District); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to
provide opportunities for further development and investment in the District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque also desires to change the name and all
subsequent references to the Dubuque Industrial Center / South Economic
Development District to the Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District;
and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing
entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections
or recommended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,
has held a public hearing on the proposed amended and restated Plan after public
notice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the newly
named Dubuque Technology Park Economic Development District, on file in the City
Clerk's Office and made reference to herein, be approved.
C1e.rc_. f vd
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized
and directed to file a certified copy of the Resolution in the office of the Dubuque
County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of June, 2013.
Attest:
Kevi S. Firnstahl
City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol
Mayor
STATE OF IOWA
CERTIFICATE of the CITY CLERK
SS:
COUNTY OF DUBUQUE )
I, Kevin S. Firnstahl, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified, City Clerk
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the County aforesaid, and as such City Clerk, I have in
my possession or have access to the records of the proceedings of the City Council.
do further state that the hereto attached Resolution No. 172 -13 is a true and correct
copy of the original.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, on this 4th day of June, 2013.