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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 the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District
DATE: May 23, 2013
Economic Development Director Dave Heiar recommends City Council approval of the
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District. The amendment will expand the District to include the Harrison Street Subarea,
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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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 the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
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Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to forward for City Council review and approval of
the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District. The proposed amendment would expand the District to include the
Harrison Street Subarea 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
proposed expansion area met the definition of a blighted area under state law, and was
appropriate for urban renewal activities. Staff has prepared an Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Plan for the area 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.
The Plan was reviewed by the Long Range Planning Commission on May 15, 2013.
The Long Range Planning Commission has forwarded its recommendation to the City
Council affirming that the Plan is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan for
development.
Discussion
The amendments to the Urban Renewal Plan will expand the district to include the
Harrison Street subarea (see Attachment A of the Urban Renewal Plan for a map). The
amendment would provide this area access to the tools and incentives available to
urban renewal district properties, including tax increment financing and various
downtown rehabilitation grants.
Additionally, legislative changes to the urban renewal law in 2012 require further detail
on public purpose activities. The plan has been updated to reflect expenditures
planned for FY2013 -14 that have not been included in previous plans. Those
expenditures include:
• Previously approved design, engineering and renovation of the Carnegie Stout
Public Library.
• Previously approved design, engineering, and construction of the Multi- Cultural
Family Center, in the location formerly known as the Kephardt's building.
• Previously approved design, engineering and rehabilitation of the former U.S.
Federal Building.
• Previously approved design, engineering, land and right of way acquisition,
environmental remediation and construction of the Grand River Center Convention
Center Facility.
• Previously approved design, engineering, land and right of way acquisition and
construction of the Bell Street extension and associated landscaping and
streetscapes.
• Previously approved design, engineering and architectural fees associated with the
restoration of the historic shot tower.
• Resurfacing of White Street from 11th Street to 21st Street, and 21st Street, from
White Street to Central Avenue, for a total estimated cost of $1,080,000 anticipated
in Fiscal Year 2014.
• Reconstruction of a retaining wall near the intersection of 18th Street and Central
Avenue, at the site of the former Engine House No. 1, for an estimated cost of
$368,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2014.
• Replacements of street lights for an estimated cost of $230,000 between Fiscal
Year 2014 and Fiscal 2015.
• The potential repayment of development expenses associated with the relocation of
Eagle Window and Door Inc.
• Repayments on loans from the General Fund for the Downtown Parking Ramp
Shuttle Service.
• General landscaping and maintenance associated with the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
• 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.
• A property tax rebate with Wilmac Property Company, using tax increment financing
to generate approximately $285,200, on an estimated $920,000 in taxable value
improvements over a ten year period.
Recommendation
I recommend that the attached resolution adopting the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan be approved to support reinvestment 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 Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Plan.
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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.173 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN FOR THE GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL 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
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (the "District "); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to
provide opportunities for further redevelopment and reinvestment in the downtown; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed
Plan and has found that said document is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for
the development of the City of Dubuque as a whole and has transmitted its findings to
the City Council; 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 Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal 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.
Attest:
Kevin .. Firnstahl
City Clerk
Roy D. Buol
Mayor
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Prepared by:
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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
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
(A merger of the Downtown Dubuque, Ice Harbor, Kerper Boulevard, East 7th
Street and Quebecor Urban Renewal Districts)
City of Dubuque, Iowa
This Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District traces its beginnings to the merger of the Downtown Urban Renewal
Area Project Number Iowa R -15, originally established by Resolution 123 -67 by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on May 18, 1967 and subsequently amended and
restated by Resolution 79 -71 on March 15, 1971, by Resolution 73 -74 on March 11,
1974, by Resolution 107 -82 on May 3, 1982, by Resolution 191 -84 on June 25, 1984,
by Resolution 371 -93 on December 6, 1993, by Resolution 145 -94 on May 2, 1994, by
Resolution 479 -97 on November 17, 1997, by Resolution 476 -98 on October 19, 1998
and by Resolution 187 -02 on April 1, 2002, with the Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District,
originally established by Resolution 403 -89 of the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on December 18, 1989 and subsequently amended and restated by Resolution
241 -00 on June 5, 2000 and by Resolution 114 -02 on March 4, 2002. The Urban
Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District resulting from that
merger was later amended by Resolution 170 -04 on April 19, 2004, by Resolution 391-
06 on August 21, 2006, by Resolution 108 -07 on February 20th, 2007, by Resolution
597 -07 on December 17, 2007, by Resolution 300 -08 on September 2, 2008, by
Resolution 393 -09 on October 5, 2009, and by Resolution 26 -10 on July 19, 2010. On
May 2, 2011 the Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park Economic Development District
originally established by Resolution 274 -94 on August 15, 1994 and the East 7th Street
Economic Development District, originally established by Resolution 144 -97 on April 7,
1997 were merged into and became part of the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, pursuant to Resolution 155 -11 approved on May 2, 2011. The Quebecor
Economic Development District, originally established by Resolution 479 -02 on
September 16, 2002, was merged into and became part of the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District pursuant to Resolution 271 -12 approved on October 1, 2012.
The Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District resulting
from that merger and amendment was thereafter amended and restated by Resolution
No. 173 -13 on June 03, 2013.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. INTRODUCTION 3
B. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION 3
C. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN 4
D. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 5
E. PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES 5
F. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 11
1. LAND USE: 11
2. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA: 13
G. LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION 14
H. RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS 14
I. FINANCING ACTIVITIES 14
J. STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS 16
K. DURATION OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN 16
L. SEVERABILITY 17
M. AMENDMENT OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN 17
N. ATTACHMENTS 17
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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
combined and expanded area known as the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
(the "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.
Under this Plan, the District also is being expanded to create a new Harrison Street
Subarea. This Plan shall serve as a new urban renewal plan for the amended District
described herein. The Plan shall be viewed as a single plan for purposes of fulfilling the
objectives of the Plan. The separate subareas of the Plan will be maintained and
observed for those purposes which are aided by or in need of the division, but the
combined and expanded area comprising the District shall be treated together for
planning and redevelopment purposes.
The division of taxation and the separation of incremental taxes authorized by Iowa
Code Section 403.19 have been implemented in the existing subareas of the District
and will be implemented in the new Harrison Street Subarea. Under the terms of this
Plan and conforming amendments to the applicable tax increment ordinances, the tax
increment mechanism described in Iowa Code Section 403.19 shall continue to apply to
the territory within the District as currently provided. Incremental taxes shall be
determined separately with respect to each subarea of the District, and when collected
shall be applied, subject to such liens and priorities as may exist or be from time to time
provided, with respect to the District and Plan, as amended.
B. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DESIGNATION
The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that the following
blighting conditions, as defined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code, Urban Renewal Law,
exist within the District in the Bluff Street, Cable Car, South Bluff, South Port, Chaplain
Schmitt, Ice Harbor A, Ice Harbor B, Ice Harbor C, Industrial Harbor, Old Main, South
Main, Town Clock, Town Clock Expansion, Upper Main, Warehouse, Washington
Neighborhood, and Harrison Street Subareas:
• Undeveloped and underdeveloped land that substantially impairs or
arrests the sound growth of the City of Dubuque;
• A substantial number of deteriorated, dilapidated and obsolete public and
private improvements;
• Faulty lot layouts in relation to the size, adequacy and usefulness of the
lots;
• Fragmented property ownership patterns;
• A lack of public utilities;
• An inadequate street layout.; and
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• Insanitary and unsafe conditions.
The City Council has also determined that a need exists for the development of
commercial and industrial enterprises, and that public improvements related to housing
and residential development are needed to enhance and encourage economic
development activities within the District in the East 7th Street, Industrial Harbor, South
Main, Warehouse, Kerper, North Kerper, and Quebecor subareas.
The Council has declared by Resolution of Necessity No. 207 -12 on August 6, 2012,
that these factors have substantially impaired and arrested the sound growth of the City
of Dubuque and of the area comprising the District.
C. OBJECTIVES OF THE PLAN
The primary OBJECTIVES of the Plan are:
1. The creation of a thriving central business district, riverfront district, and
downtown neighborhoods with a compatible mix of viable commercial /retail, office,
financial, residential, cultural, recreational and educational activities;
2. The development of an adequate support system and public infrastructure
for new and expanding river - related and other tourism activities;
3. The conservation, restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of the historic
and architectural character of the District through the renovation and rehabilitation of
historic buildings, the establishment of design standards to ensure cohesive and
compatible development and redevelopment, the use of appropriate construction
techniques, the coordinated administration of appropriate code enforcement efforts and
the maximization of all available financial and technical resources;
4. The creation of a safe, healthy and attractive physical environment
through the construction or installation of necessary infrastructure and other public
improvements or actions supportive of the District;
5. The creation of a safe, efficient, and attractive circulation system for both
pedestrian and vehicular traffic;
6. The development of additional and improved parking opportunities in the
District supportive of the businesses and attractions located within its boundaries and
which accommodate the needs of its residents, employees and visitors;
7. The creation of financial incentives necessary to encourage private
investment and reinvestment in the District;
8. The creation and retention of quality employment opportunities in the
District;
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9. The expansion of the existing property tax base of the District; and.
10. The creation and development of additional housing units and residential
opportunities in the District, and an increase in the level of homeownership in the
District
D. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
The District is located within the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa.
The District includes twenty -one separate subareas that have resulted primarily from
prior urban renewal plans and expansions of the same within the District. These
Subareas include the Town Clock Subarea, the Town Clock Expansion Subarea, the
Old Main Subarea, the Upper Main Subarea, the Ice Harbor Subarea A, the Ice Harbor
Subarea B, the Ice Harbor Subarea C, the Warehouse Subarea, the South Main
Subarea, the South Port Subarea, the Cable Car Subarea, the Bluff Street Subarea, the
South Bluff Street Subarea, the Washington Neighborhood Subarea, the Chaplain
Schmitt Subarea, the Industrial Harbor Subarea, the East 7th Street Subarea, the Kerper
Boulevard Subarea, the North Kerper Boulevard Subarea, the Quebecor Subarea and
the Harrison Street Subarea. Despite this subdivision of the District, this Plan shall be
viewed as a single plan and shall be applied to all Subareas for purposes of fulfilling the
objectives of the Plan.
The descriptions of the boundaries for each Subarea are attached as Attachment E to
this Plan.
The boundaries of the District and the Subareas are delineated on the Subarea Map
(Attachment A; also on file at the Dubuque City Clerk's Office).
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.
E. PUBLIC PURPOSE ACTIVITIES
To meet the OBJECTIVES of this Plan, the City of Dubuque has and expects to
continue development and redevelopment of the District through the following PUBLIC
PURPOSE ACTIVITIES:
1. Pre - development planning, including but not limited to activities such as
appraisals, architectural and engineering studies, environmental assessment and
remediation, and feasibility analysis;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of planning and design
grants, offering a maximum of $10,000 in 50% matching funds for property
owners per rehabilitation project to offset costs associated with hiring architects,
engineers or other professional services.
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2. Provision of technical support to property owners, businesses and organizations
in support and furtherance of the Plan;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of financial consultant
grants, offering a maximum of $15,000 in 50% matching funds for property
owners per rehabilitation project to offset costs associated with hiring a financial
consultant.
3. Use of tax increment financing, loans, forgivable loans, grants and other
appropriate financial tools in support of eligible public purpose activities, including public
and private conservation, preservation, development and redevelopment efforts
including the adaptive re -use of existing structures and code compliance;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of downtown
rehabilitation loans, offering a maximum of $300,000 per building in a three
percent interest loan amortized over twenty years, for qualified downtown
rehabilitation work. A total of $2,000 may be forgiven off of the loan for the
creation of each housing unit or full -time job.
4. Preparation of property for conservation, preservation, rehabilitation,
development and redevelopment purposes;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of a downtown housing
incentive program in the Washington Neighborhood Subarea (including
Bluf,West Locust), a building incentive and rehabilitation program in the
Warehouse Subarea, and a building incentive and rehabilitation program that
collectively provide a grant of up to $10,000 per rental residential rental unit, or
$15,000 per owner - occupied residential unit for the rehabilitation of existing
structures to create new market -rate housing.
5. Development and implementation of programs for the repair, restoration, and
renovation of historic and non - historic buildings and related improvements, and the
rehabilitation, restoration, and renovation of historic and non - historic buildings for public
and governmental uses;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of facade grants,
offering a maximum of $10,000 in 50% matching funds for property owners per
rehabilitation project to offset costs associated with front or rear facade
improvements
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the funding of facade grants,
offering a maximum of $30,000 in 66% (two- thirds) matching funds, and an
additional $20,000 in 50% matching funds, for commercial property owners in the
Washington Neighborhood Subarea per rehabilitation project to offset costs
associated with front or rear facade improvements.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previous acquisition and
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installation of new air conditioning units at the Mystique Community Ice Center,
as well as electrical improvements, and the purchase of a generator and transfer
switch for the Mystique Community Ice Center, the purchase of ice decking for
the Mystique Community Ice Center, and the purchase of a power factor
correction device for the Mystique Community Ice Center.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
design, engineering and renovation of the Carnegie Stout Public Library.
e.) These activities also include, but are not limited to the previously approved
design, engineering, and construction of the Multi- Cultural Family Center, in the
location formerly known as the Kephardt's building.
f.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
design, engineering and rehabilitation of the former U.S. Federal Building.
6. Improvement, installation, construction and reconstruction of public facilities and
improvements including but not limited to structured parking facilities, other parking
facilities, rail spurs (including relocation or elimination), streets, alleys, utilities,
convention facilities, Riverwalk and Harborwalk improvements and amenities, boat
docks, dredging and other river - related improvements;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to the previously approved design,
engineering, land and right of way acquisition, environmental remediation and
construction of the Grand River Center Convention Center Facility.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to the previously approved
design, engineering, land and right of way acquisition and construction of the Bell
Street extension and associated landscaping and streetscapes.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to the previously approved
design, engineering and architectural fees associated with the restoration of the
historic shot tower.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the previously approved
design, engineering, land, right of way acquisition and construction of parking
improvements reaching an estimated amount of $2,775,000 in Fiscal Year 2014
for facilities that are both planned and exist currently. The City also intends to
refinance current obligations to construct parking facilities within the District to
achieve savings and to allow flexibility with regard to public /private parking
arrangements that will promote economic development and job growth within the
region.
e.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, design, engineering, and
construction of sidewalks at the McAleece Park and Recreation Complex.
f.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the resurfacing of White
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Street from 11th Street to 21st Street, and 21st Street, from White Street to Central
Avenue, for a total estimated cost of $1,080,000 anticipated in Fiscal Year 2014.
7.) Improvement, installation, construction and reconstruction of other public
improvements including but not limited to the relocation of overhead utility lines,
installation of street lights, construction of public restrooms and water foundations,
installation of benches and other streetscape amenities, landscaping and signage;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, design, engineering, and
construction of passenger rail platform.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to previously approved design,
engineering, and construction of a restroom near the intersection of 5th and Bluff
Street that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing an
accessible restroom for retail shoppers and all those visiting the area and the
nearby tourist attractions.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the funding of 25% matching
grants, up to $5,000, for streetscape improvements in the City's five historic
districts.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the reconstruction of a
retaining wall near the intersection of 18th Street and Central Avenue, at the site
of the former Engine House No. 1, for an estimated cost of $368,000 anticipated
in Fiscal Year 2014.
e.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, the replacements of street
lights for an estimated cost of $230,000 between Fiscal Year 2014 and Fiscal
2015.
8. Acquisition of property through negotiation or eminent domain for public
improvements or private development and redevelopment purposes, public or private
use;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the buyout of a leasehold interest
held by Bowling and Beyond, Inc. on the City owned property at 1860 Hawthorne
Street and subsequent renovation, repair or demolition of the same, as
determined by the City Council for private redevelopment and use.
9. Disposition of land and /or buildings through sale or lease;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, a potential lease agreement for
4.56 acres on the City -owned property at 1860 Hawthorne Street.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, development expenses
associated with the relocation of Eagle Window and Door Inc.
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10. Relocation or elimination of existing private improvements in connection with
other public purpose activities;
11. Provision of transportation services;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the Downtown Parking Ramp
Shuttle Service.
12. Demolition and clearance of deteriorated, obsolescent and blighting structures
and other improvements, including but not limited to site preparation for redevelopment
purposes, and maintenance of publically utilized recreational or economic development
areas;
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the potential demolition and
clearance of structures at 1860 Hawthorne Street.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, general landscaping and
maintenance expenses associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project.
13. Enforcement of applicable local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, the funding of an assistance
program for property owners that provide a 50% matching grant of up to $5,000,
after tax credits, to make their buildings compliant with the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
14.) Contracts with vendors to promote business retention, expansion, recruitment,
and 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.
15.) Direct assistance to businesses to incentivize private investment and job growth:
a.) These activities include, but are not limited to, property tax rebate agreements
with:
• Rousselot, Inc., using tax increment financing to generate approximately
$179,955 on an estimated $580,500 in taxable value improvements over
a ten year period.
• Quebecor, using tax increment financing to generate approximately
$26,400 on an estimated $387,840 in taxable value improvements over
the remaining two year period.
• Wilmac Property Company, using tax increment financing to generate
approximately $285,200, on an estimated $920,000, in taxable value
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improvements over a ten year period.
b.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, future property tax rebates or
the sale of bonds to leverage tax increment financing on a capital investment by:
• Mid America Holdings, LLC for a mixed use development at 1079 Elm
Street.
• Wilmac Property Company, for a mixed use development at 1000 Jackson
Street.
• 210 Jones, LLC for a mixed use development at 210 Jones Street.
c.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, previously approved property
tax rebate agreements with:
• 44 Main, LLC;
• 73 CHS Forwards, LLC;
• Bonson Block, LLC;
• Caradco Building, LLLP;
• Cottingham & Butler, Inc.;
• Engine House — Dubuque Initiatives;
• Flexsteel Industries, Inc;
• Franklin investments, LLC;
• German Bank Building, LLLP;
• Hartig Realty III, LLC;
• HJD Landlord, LLC;
• Dubuque Initiatives;
• Interstate Building, LLLP;
• McGraw Hill Companies, Inc.;
• Morrison Brothers;
• Nottingham Properties, LLC;
• The Plastic Center, Inc.;
• Port of Dubuque Adams Dev, LLC;
• Port of Dubuque Brewery Dev, LLC;
• Spahn and Rose Lumber Co.;
• The Victory Cafe;
• Heartland Financial USA, Inc.;
• Highway 151 & 61.
d.) These activities also include, but are not limited to, previously approved
agreements to sell bonds, leveraging tax increment financing on capital
improvements for;
• Lower Main, LLC for the development of a five -story office building at 137
Main Street.
• 40 Main, LLC for the development of three -story building with residential
and commercial uses at 40 Main Street.
The foregoing public purpose activities may be undertaken throughout the District and
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are not limited to specific subareas.
All public purpose activities shall be conditioned upon and shall meet the restrictions
and limitations placed upon the District by the Plan.
F. DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The LAND USE and PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA set forth herein shall apply to
any and all District properties the preservation, conservation, development and /or the
redevelopment of which is assisted by the City through any of the PUBLIC PURPOSE
ACTIVITIES listed above. Attachment B -1 and B -2 identify the existing and proposed
land uses within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District.
1. LAND USE:
a. Town Clock Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of a functional, attractively developed
environment to further existing office, financial, commercial /retail, cultural, educational,
personal and professional services and residential activities within the Town Clock
Subarea.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C -4), the Business District (C -5) and the
Office Residential (OR) zones of the City of Dubuque's Zoning Ordinance are
encouraged.
b. Town Clock Expansion Subarea: The intent of this Plain is to promote the
preservation, conservation, development and redevelopment of a functional, attractively
developed environment to further existing office, financial, commercial /retail, cultural,
educational, personal and professional services and residential activities within the
Town Clock Expansion Subarea.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C -4), the Business District (C -5) and the
Office Residential (OR) zones of the City of Dubuque's Zoning Ordinance are
encouraged.
c. Old Main Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote private investment and
reinvestment in a variety of commercial /retail, entertainment and residential uses while
furthering existing commercial /retail, personal and professional services, entertainment
and residential activities within the Old Main Subarea.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C -4) and Business District (C -5) zones of the
City of Dubuque's Zoning Ordinance are encouraged.
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d. Upper Main Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood of
residential, office and commercial /retail uses.
The continued development and enhancement of those land uses permitted within the
Downtown Commercial Business District (C -4), the Business District (C -5), the Office
Residential (OR) and Office Service (OS) zones of the City of Dubuque's Zoning
Ordinance are encouraged.
e. Ice Harbor Subareas A, B, and C: The intent of this plan is to encourage a mix of
residential, commercial /retail, recreational and educational uses in these Subareas. An
adopted Planned Unit Development ordinance shall regulate land uses and zoning the
Ice Harbor Subareas A, B and C.
f. Warehouse Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial /retail uses.
g. South Main Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial /retail uses.
h. South Port Subarea: The intent of this plan is to encourage a mix of residential,
commercial /retail, recreational and educational uses in this Subarea. An adopted
Planned Unit Development ordinance shall regulate land uses and zoning in a portion of
the Subarea.
Cable Car Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial /retail uses.
j. Bluff Street Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown neighborhood for
residential, office and commercial /retail uses.
k. South Bluff Street Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the
preservation, conservation, development and redevelopment of this downtown
neighborhood for residential, office and commercial /retail uses.
Kerper Boulevard, Washington Neighborhood, Industrial Harbor, East 7th Street,
and Chaplain Schmitt Subareas: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of these downtown neighborhoods for
residential, office, commercial /retail, and industrial uses.
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m. North Kerper Boulevard and Quebecor Subareas: The intent of this Plan is to
promote the preservation, conservation, development and redevelopment of these
downtown neighborhoods for office, commercial and industrial uses.
n. Harrison Street Subarea: The intent of this Plan is to promote the preservation,
conservation, development and redevelopment of a functional, attractively developed
environment to promote office, commercial and industrial uses.
2. PLANNING AND DESIGN CRITERIA:
a. Town Clock, Town Clock Expansion, Old Main, Upper Main, Warehouse, South
Main, Cable Car, Bluff Street, and South Bluff Street Subareas: The planning and
design criteria to be used to guide the physical development and redevelopment of the
Town Clock, Old Main, Upper Main, Warehouse, South Main, Bluff Street, and South
Bluff Street Subareas are those standards and guidelines contained within the City of
Dubuque's Unified Development Code, Downtown Design Guidelines, and other
applicable local, state and federal codes and ordinances subject to the conditions
contained in this subsection.
b. Ice Harbor Subareas A, B, C and South Port: The planning and design criteria to
be used to guide the physical development and redevelopment of the Ice Harbor
Subareas A, B, C and South Port shall be the Port of Dubuque Master Plan Design
Standards attached hereto as Attachment C, which is on file at the Dubuque City Clerk's
Office as well as the City of Dubuque's Unified Development Code.
c. North Kerper Boulevard, Quebecor, Kerper Boulevard, Washington
Neighborhood, Industrial Harbor, East 7th Street, Chaplain Schmitt and Harrison Street
Subareas: The planning and design criteria to be used to guide the physical
development and redevelopment of the North Kerper Boulevard, Kerper Boulevard,
Quebecor, Washington Neighborhood, Industrial Harbor, East 7th Street, Chaplain
Schmitt, and Harrison Street Subareas 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 subject to the conditions contained in this
subsection.
d. Historic Preservation Commission Review: Additionally, the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
Structures shall be used to guide the exterior modifications of historic and architecturally
significant properties financed in whole or in part by the City of Dubuque and the
improvement, installation, construction or reconstruction of public improvements in the
District. Said projects may be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission for
compliance with the above referenced standards.
e. Off - Premise Signage: No off - premise signage shall be allowed in the Ice Harbor
Subareas A and B.
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f. Overhead Utility Lines: No new overhead utility lines shall be installed within the
District where underground placement is feasible.
G. 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: The City may acquire property for private development or
redevelopment by contractual agreement or by right of eminent domain. The City
reserves the right to acquire, by negotiation or eminent domain, property rights required
for the construction or reconstruction of streets and public utilities, or any other public
facility or improvement. No properties currently are identified for acquisition in this Plan.
2. Land Disposition: Publicly held land will be sold or leased 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 and redevelopers 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 and redevelopers 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.
H. RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Relocation assistance in accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 316 of the
Iowa Code, Highway Relocation Assistance Law, will be provided in the event that an
existing business or residence is displaced by publicly supported development or
redevelopment activities.
I. FINANCING ACTIVITIES
To meet the OBJECTIVES of this Plan and to encourage the development and
redevelopment of the District and private investment therein, the City of Dubuque is
prepared to provide financial assistance to qualified industries, businesses and housing
developers 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, businesses and housing
developers is necessary to aid in the planning, undertaking and completion of urban
renewal projects authorized under this Plan within the meaning of Section 384.24(3)(q)
of the Iowa Code. Accordingly, in furtherance of the objectives of this Plan, the City of
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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 entities 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 Financing: The City of Dubuque is prepared to utilize tax
increment financing, authorized under Iowa Code Section 403.19 and current City
ordinance, as a means of financing eligible costs incurred to implement the Public
Purpose Activities identified in Section E 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 public improvements 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 any of the eligible costs incurred by
the City in connection with any of the Public Purpose Activities described in Section E of
this Plan, including but not limited to the following:
a. Planning and administration of the Plan;
b. Construction of any of the public improvements, amenities and facilities
described in Section E of this Plan or otherwise contemplated by the Plan within the
District, including pre - development planning, environmental assessment and
remediation, feasibility analysis and engineering costs;
c. Acquisition, installation, maintenance and replacement of public improvements
throughout the District including but not limited to street lights, benches, landscaping,
appropriate signage and rest rooms;
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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 qualifying for - profit and not - for - profit
organizations, developers and businesses;
f. Loans or grants to qualified entities 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 E 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, and approved by the City Council.
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
$130,000,000.
The City of Dubuque's current obligation debt is $90,258,482 (a list of the outstanding
obligations is found as Attachment D) 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
J. 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.
K. DURATION OF APPROVED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
This Plan shall continue in effect until terminated by action of the City Council, but in no
event before the City of Dubuque has received full reimbursement from all incremental
taxes for its advances and principal and interest payable on all Tax Increment Financing
or general obligations issued to carry out the OBJECTIVES of the Plan. However, the
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use of tax increment financing revenues by the City for the public purpose activities
carried out under this Plan shall be limited as deemed appropriate by the City Council
and consistent with all applicable provisions of law. The East 7th Street, Kerper, North
Kerper, and Quebecor Subareas are currently subject to a statutory limitation on the
collection of tax increment revenue from those Subareas.
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.
L. 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, lack of authorization or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of
this Plan and this Plan shall be construed and implemented as if such provision had
never been contained herein.
M. 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, Urban Renewal Law. Any change effecting any property or contractual right can
be effectuated only in accordance with applicable state and local law.
N. ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments are a part of this Plan and are on file at the Dubuque
City Clerk's Office:
A Subarea Map
B Land Use Maps
B -1 Existing Land Use Map
B -2 Proposed Land Use Map
C Port of Dubuque Master Plan Design Standards
D List of General Obligation Debt
E District Boundary Description by Subarea
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Planning Services Department
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864
(563) 589 -4210 phone
(563) 589-4221 fax
(563) 690 -6678 TDD
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Introduction
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed amendment to
expand the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to include the Harrison Street
subarea.
Discussion
The Commission reviewed the request and found the amendment will provide the
expanded area access to the tools necessary for the functional and attractive
redevelopment of the area.
Recommendation
By a vote of 5 to 0, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommends
expanding the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to include the Harrison Street
subarea as the plan is consistent with the 2008 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Prochaska, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Enclosures
cc: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
David Heiar, Economic Development Director
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
CITY' OF DUI3UQUE, The t Amended and
10Wit Restated Urban Renew-
OFFICIAL NOTICE al Plan for the Greater
PUBLIC NOTICE is Downtown District will
hereby given that the allow the continued
City Council of the City use of financial incen
of Dubuque, Iowa, will tives necessary to en
hold a public hearing courage private invest -
on the 3rd day of June, ment, resulting in the
2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the creation or retention of
Historic Federal Build- quality employment
ing, City Council Cham- opportunities and as-
bers (Second Floor), sisting with the provi-
350 West 6th Street, sion of housing. The
Dubuque, Iowa, at amended plan will de-
which meeting the City scribe the specific use
Council will consider a of tax increment funds,
proposed amendment reflecting the utiliza-
to the '!Amended and tion of tax rebates, the
Restated Urban Renew- creation of public infra -
al Plan for the Greater 'structure, or other
Downtown Urban Re- planned expenditures.
newel District. At the meeting, the
The Greater Down- City Council will re-
town Urban Renewal ceive oral and written
District has general comments from any
boundaries of 25th resident or property
street to the north, owner of said City to
Pierce Street to the the above action. Writ -
northwest while on Lo- ten comments regard -
cust Street, Hawthorne ing the above public
Street to the northeast hearing may be sub -
while on Kerper'Boule- miffed to the City
yard, the Mississippi Clerk's Office on or be-
River to the east in- fore said time of public
cluding Chaplain hearing.
Schmitt Island, Charter Copies of supporting
Street to the south, , documents for the pub-
and the bluff west of lic hearings are on file
Bluff Street to the in the City Clerk's Of-
west. The new sub- fice, 50 W. 13th Street,
area that is proposed I and may be viewed
to be added to the Des- during normal working
trict is the Harrison hours.
Street Sub-area, 'which Any visual or hearing
shall include the fol- impaired persons
lowing described prop- needing special asses -
erties: Lot 1 and Lot 2 Lance or persons with
of Harrison Street special accessibility
Place No. 2 Lot 1 and needs should contact
Lot 2 of Harrison Street I the City Clerk's Office
Place No. 4, and Lot 1 at (563) 589 -4120 or
of Harrison Street TTY (563) 690-6678 at
Place No. 5 all in the least 48 hours prior to
City of Dubuque, Dubu- the meeting.
que County, Iowa and Published by order of
any adjoining public the City Council given
rights -of -way. on the 15th day of
April, 2013.
Kevin Firnstahl, CMC
City Clerk
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STATE OF IOWA
DUBUQUE COUNTY
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RESOLUTION NO.173 -13
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN FOR THE GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL 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
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (the "District "); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to
provide opportunities for further redevelopment and reinvestment in the downtown; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed
Plan and has found that said document is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for
the development of the City of Dubuque as a whole and has transmitted its findings to
the City Council; 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 Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal 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.
City Clerk
Roy D. Buol
Mayor
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CERTIFICATE of the CITY CLERK
STATE OF IOWA
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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. I
do further state that the hereto attached Resolution No. 173 -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.
Kevi ' S. Firnstahl, MC, City Clerk