CS Agreement_Every Child-Every Promise FY 15THE CITY OF
Dui
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement —
Every Child 1 Every Promise
DATE: May 6, 2014
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During the Fiscal Year 2015 budget process, the Mayor and City Council provided
$25,000 for the Contracted Services Agreement with Every Child 1 Every Promise.
Budget Director Jennifer Larson is recommending execution of the attached contract
with Every Child 1 Every Promise.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michel C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jml
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Director
THE CITY OF
Dui
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jennifer Larson, Budget Director
SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement —
Every Child 1 Every Promise
DATE: May 6, 2014
Dubuque
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AI -America City
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2007 • 2012 • 2013
Attached for City Council approval is the Contracted Services Agreement with Every
Child 1 Every Promise for Fiscal Year 2015.
The adopted Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget reflects a payment of $25,000 to Every
Child 1 Every Promise, for financial assistance to furnish professional and technical
assistance in connection with delivering the five Promises to youth.
It is my recommendation that the City Council approves the attached Contracted
Services Agreement with Every Child 1 Every Promise, and authorizes the Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
JML
Attachment
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
EVERY CHILD I EVERY PROMISE
THIS AGREEMENT, dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July, 2014, is made
and entered into by and between City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Every Child 1 Every
Promise (ECEP) (Agency).
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the services of Agency to furnish professional and
technical assistance in connection with delivering the five Promises to our youth as described
in Attachment A (the Scope of the Work); and
WHEREAS, Agency is willing to provide such services to City upon the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Service
Agency agrees to carry out the activities described in "Attachment A - Scope of Work",
hereto attached. The Agency's budget is attached hereto as Attachment B. Agency
agrees to comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Attachment C.
2. City Responsibilities
City designates the Housing and Community Development Director to act as its
representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, and
such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret
and define City's policies and provide decisions in a timely manner pertinent to the
work covered by this Agreement until Agency has been advised in writing by City that
such authority has been revoked.
In the event that any reports, records and maps are existing and available and are
useful to carry out the work on the Scope of the Work, City shall promptly furnish such
material to Agency.
3. Time of Performance
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
4. Compensation
City shall pay Agency $25,000 as compensation for the services provided by Agency,
which payment shall constitute full and complete compensation for such services.
Agency shall distribute allotted funds to local nonprofits and/or community collaboratives
in order to fill gaps in services and/or resources that Agency identifies as they
implement the Youth Master Plan as defined in the Scope of the Work Services with a
fixed annual budget of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000). This amount is not
intended to compensate Agency for these services. Compensation of any expense
shall only be allowed by amendment to this Agreement.
5. Audit and Evaluation
Inasmuch as the funds to be provided to Agency by City are public funds, the Agency
agrees that it will maintain books of account in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Standards together with necessary documentation to support all
expenditures. The records of Agency, including payroll accounts and other records of
disbursements and receipts, and other records relating to the performance of the
activities herein specified, shall be made available for inspection by City or any Certified
Public Accountant acting on its behalf, in order to ascertain performance of Agency
under this Agreement. Agency agrees to retain such records for not less than three (3)
years.
6. Reporting and Monitoring
Agency shall render to the Housing and Community Development Director a monthly
written report detailing its activities related to the use of City funds provided to Agency.
Such report shall include a performance report on the program(s) supported by City
funds and a financial report on the use of City funds, which shall be rendered no later
than the fourth Thursday of the succeeding month. A written annual report shall be
submitted to the City Council within sixty (60) days of year end. The annual report shall
include a performance report on the program(s) supported by City funds and a financial
report on the use of City funds.
If Agency has an annual audit performed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the
annual audit report within three months of year-end.
7. Discrimination
In carrying out the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate against
any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Agency shall
take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed and that
employees are treated during employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex,
age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Such
action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates
of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. Agency assures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary so that
no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, nor be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in part
with any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this Agreement
because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or
disability.
8. Termination of Agreement
If, through any cause, Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if the Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Corporation of such and specifying
the effective date thereof not less than thirty days before the effective date of such
termination. If Agency shall fail to cure its default to the satisfaction of City in City's sole
discretion within such thirty day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated at
the end of such thirty day period without further action of either party.
Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency shall return to City all unexpended funds
and/or any funds utilized for purposes other than stated in the Agreement.
9. Assignability
Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval
of City.
10. Insurance
At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City copies
of Agency's insurance certificates showing compliance with the insurance requirements
of Insurance Schedule D, included as Attachment D.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA EVERY CHILDIEVERY PROMISE
Roy D. Buol, Mayor Eric Dregne
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Witness:
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
Every Child / Every Promise— Scope of Work FY2015
1. Backbone Organization
The goal of Every Child / Every Promise (ECEP) is to engage the entire community in
delivering the Five America's Promises to the children of Dubuque County. To ensure
this, ECEP supports a dedicated staff, separate from partner organizations, which can
plan, manage, and support an ongoing initiative through facilitation, research,
technology, data collection and reporting, and handling logistical and administrative
details needed for the initiative to run smoothly.
To ensure collective impact 1 ECEP will facilitate a common agenda, continuous
communication, shared measurement, and mutually reinforcing activities among partner
providers in the community. This includes providing meeting space and, supplies,
preparing agendas and meeting minutes, following-up with attendees and completing
research as needed.
The initiative works in strategic alliance with the Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque and is led by a Board of Directors made up of community leaders. ECEP also
convenes a large set Stakeholder groups on a regular basis.
The Coordinator will facilitate the research and development of strategic models to
improve outcomes for the target groups and then work with community stakeholders to
implement solutions to the needs identified.
The important functions of the Backbone Organization are:
• Provide overall strategic direction
• Facilitating dialogue between partners
• Managing data collection and analysis
• Handling communications
• Coordinating community outreach
• Mobilizing funding
2. Administration
a. ECEP will identify the needs of young people in the community through its work
and assist in the development of best practice, research based solutions.
b. ECEP will update City Council with written reports quarterly and bi-annual
presentations
c. ECEP will identify needs and request funds to fill gaps in services that ECEP
identifies as priorities and that support the current strategic objectives.
d. ECEP will partner with the Community Foundation, who will act as fiscal agent for
the initiative
1 Collective Impact Published in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Winter 2011
http://www.fsg.orq/tabid/191 /Article ld/211 /Default.aspx?srpush=true
3. Every Child / Every Promise Objectives for FY2015
ECEP supports a culture in which all families are supported and every child receives
every promise. ECEP encourages inter -agency collaboration and reduce
policy/program barriers to service in order to ensure every child has access to Caring
Adults, Safe Places, a Healthy Start, Effective Education and Opportunities to Serve.
FY2014 Strategic Objectives are;
Objective 1: Improve information availability, sharing and use among providers -
ensure collective impact by coordinating system improvements through a common
agenda, mutually reinforcing activities, information sharing and better understanding
community needs. Action; convene groups of stakeholders which will meet regularly to
share best practices, ideas for improvement and to coordinate resources.
Objective 2: Support reliable and coordinated data — promote the understanding of our
young people's needs and performance by ensuring it is collected and reported through
a data system that allows us to be accountable for results and to identify needs and
resources across service sectors that support youth. Action; build and maintain a Youth
Indicators Report, available to all, supported by a Youth Master Plan.
Objective 3: Coordinate and improve Out -of -School Time activities —ensure out-of-
school time programs are providing high quality services to children by facilitating the
adoption of a city-wide coordinated approach with a focus on access, participation and
shared measurement. Action; support the Leadership Enrichment Afterschool Program
(LEAP) , facilitate improvement strategies for Dubuque's Before School programs and
implement new Summer Learning strategies that stop summer learning loss.
Objective 4: Support Increased Transportation Access for Youth —improve access to
transportation for young people to ensure this is not a road block to education,
recreation, work, or volunteer activities. Action; participate in the Transit Action Group
and support the Freeway to Fun City Program.
Objective 5: Ensure Grade -Level Reading by 3rd Grade — focus on School Readiness,
School Attendance and Summer Learning to ensure all children read at grade -level by
the end of 3rd grade. Action; convene a coalition to support a Community Solutions
Action Plan for 3rd Grade Reading Achievement that identifies goals and strategies to
improve outcomes in the three focus areas and 3rd Grade Reading Achievement overall.
Attachment B
Every Child 1 Every Promise Operating Budget FY 2015 - Revenue
Strategic alliance with Community Foundation & private funders $60,000
Every Child 1 Every Promise Operating Budget FY2014 - Expenses
Salary/Benefits/FICA/Social Security $42,300
Rent Provided by CFGD
Meeting Facilitation $500
Office Supplies $500
Parking $500
Printing/Copying $500
Postage $500
Marketing/Outreach $4,000
Travel/Training $1,100
Phone/Internet $500
Administration $9,600
Total $60,000
Every Child 1 Every Promise City of Dubuque Grant Program $25,000 2
2 Funded through this agreement with the City of Dubuque
THE CITY OF
Dui
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All -America City
•
2007 • 2012 • 2013
SUSTAINABLE
DUBUQUE
viable • livable • equitable
The following is the official Vision & Mission Statements, Five Year City and Community
Goals, Top & High Priorities for the City of Dubuque as well as the Management Plan
and Major Projects as adopted by the Dubuque City Council at their annual goal -setting
session August 20 — 21, 2013.
The 2028 Dubuque Vision Statement
The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and
expanding global connections. The Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating
culture and heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi. Dubuque
citizens experience healthy living and retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods with an
abundance of fun things to do; and are engaged in the community, achieving goals through
partnerships. Dubuque City government is financially sound and is providing services with
citizens getting value for their tax dollar.
Mission Statement
The City's Mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living and a
sustainable city plan for the community's future and facilitate access to critical human services
which result in financially sound government and citizens getting services and value for their tax
dollar.
Five -Year Community Goals for a Sustainable Dubuque
Economic Prosperity
Environmental/Ecological Integrity
Social/Cultural Vibrancy
Five -Year City Goals
Planned and Managed Growth
Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunications
Five -Year Organization Goal
Financially Responsible City Government and High Performance Organization
2013- 2015 Top Priorities:
1) Annexation: Direction on specific actions a) study implementation, b) corridor
to Airport
City Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Dubuque Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development
with residential, retail/office, entertainment — a model for developers and
other cities
Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of
housing options
Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential/central business core (Dubuque Main
Street Service Area Downtown and Dubuque Millwork District) — including
residential opportunities
Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
Increase the visual appeal and beauty of the city with attractive gateways,
corridors, neighborhoods, homes and businesses
Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
2) Arts and Culture organizations city support: Evaluation, potential projects
review and priority, overall direction, funding level
Community Goal it is under: Social/Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social/Cultural Vibrancy:
Increase the mutual understanding, knowledge, acceptance of others
different than me
• Improve Third Grade reading level
• Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
• Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns,
neighborhood picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies
developed by residents
Become a regional hub for arts and culture
Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and
wellness
Means to Residents (outcomes):
Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
Living life without fear or threats
Equal treatment for all by City staff
City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair
manner
City workforce reflecting the diversity of the community
Opportunities to experience arts and culture
3) Dubuque welcoming, inclusive community: Action plan
Community Goal it is under: Social/Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social/Cultural Vibrancy:
• Increase the mutual understanding, knowledge, acceptance of others
different than me
Improve Third Grade reading level
Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns,
neighborhood picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies
developed by residents
Become a regional hub for arts and culture
Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and
wellness
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
• Living life without fear or threats
• Equal treatment for all by City staff
• City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair
manner
City workforce reflecting the diversity of the community
Opportunities to experience arts and culture
4) Four Mounds Foundation/HEART program city support
City Goal it is under: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Objectives for Partnering for a Better Dubuque:
• Federal and State lobbying and advocacy for Dubuque
• Partner for economic and workforce development
• Partner with education
• Partner for culture and arts
• Partner for support of families and children
• Partner for housing opportunities
• Partner for healthcare and wellness
• Partner for historic preservation
• Partner for delivery of human services — meeting the needs of the
underserved
Partner for sustainability
Increase resident engagement in the City's governance processes
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Bigger "bang" for tax dollars
Enhanced economic development opportunities
More ownership of end products — people involved in the process, and
support outcomes
• Better access and use of facilities
• Protection of your interests
5) Management and Employee Succession Planning and Funding
Organization Goal it is under: Financially Responsible City Government and High
Performance Organization
6) Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island: Development
Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Partnering for Economic Prosperity:
Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to
provide a more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and
growth: industrial/business parks, streets and utility services, air service and
housing
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Work with Government and not-for-profit partners: Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood
Development Corporation, Dubuque Main Street, Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce, ECIA, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, local colleges
(100 mile radius) and others for economic prosperity
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs in Global marketplace
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Embrace diverse population that support a multicultural workforce
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in
Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
• Variety of job opportunities to citizens
• Variety of education opportunities and internships for those jobs
• Entrepreneurial opportunities to start and grow your business in the community
7) Safe Community Initiative: Monitoring, future direction, specific actions
Community Goal it is under: Social/Cultural Vibrancy
Objectives for Social/Cultural Vibrancy:
• Increase the mutual understanding, knowledge, acceptance of others
different than me
Improve Third Grade reading level
Continue to become an inclusive community in which all feel welcome and
included
Increase resident interaction using vehicles like clean up campaigns,
neighborhood picnics, new neighbor welcoming events, and other strategies
developed by residents
Become a regional hub for arts and culture
Have an efficient public health system that focuses on prevention and
wellness
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Everyone is welcome in the Dubuque community
• Living life without fear or threats
• Equal treatment for all by City staff
• City services are available for all and delivered in an equitable and fair
manner
City workforce reflecting the diversity of the community
Opportunities to experience arts and culture
8) Washington Neighborhood Strategy: Business attraction, HEART program,
update housing stock, homeownership, promotion, police substation
City Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Dubuque Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development
with residential, retail/office, entertainment — a model for developers and
other cities
Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of
housing options
Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential/central business core (Dubuque Main
Street Service Area Downtown and Dubuque Millwork District) — including
residential opportunities
Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
Increase the visual appeal and beauty of the city with attractive gateways,
corridors, neighborhoods, homes and businesses
Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
2013 - 2015 High Priorities:
1) Bee Branch Project: Specific projects, direction, funding
Community Goal it is under: Environmental/Ecological Integrity
Objectives for Environmental/Ecological Integrity:
Reduce the community's carbon footprint (50% by 2030)
Reduce the potential flooding through floodplain management, mitigation and
protection
Avoiding air quality nonattainment
Become a smarter city using sustainable technology for water, energy,
transportation, health and wellness, community engagement — a model
community for the world
Preserve Dubuque's natural and historic resources
Reduce energy consumption and increase the use of alternative energy
sources
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Protecting the natural and historic resources and environment of Dubuque
• City government using sustainable practice in daily operations
• Healthy living environments: homes, neighborhoods and community
• Clean water and air
• Creating a more livable community
• Opportunity for a healthy life style including local food products
2) Clean Air Attainment Strategy
Community Goal it is under: Environmental/Ecological Integrity
Objectives for Environmental/Ecological Integrity:
Reduce the community's carbon footprint (50% by 2030)
Reduce the potential flooding through floodplain management, mitigation and
protection
Avoiding air quality nonattainment
Become a smarter city using sustainable technology for water, energy,
transportation, health and wellness, community engagement — a model
community for the world
Preserve Dubuque's natural and historic resources
Reduce energy consumption and increase the use of alternative energy
sources
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Protecting the natural and historic resources and environment of Dubuque
• City government using sustainable practice in daily operations
• Healthy living environments: homes, neighborhoods and community
• Clean water and air
• Creating a more livable community
• Opportunity for a healthy life style including local food products
3) Greater Dubuque Development Corporation support
Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Partnering for Economic Prosperity:
• Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
• Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to
provide a more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and
growth: industrial/business parks, streets and utility services, air service and
housing
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Work with Government and not-for-profit partners: Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood
Development Corporation, Dubuque Main Street, Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce, ECIA, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, local colleges
(100 mile radius) and others for economic prosperity
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs in Global marketplace
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Embrace diverse population that support a multicultural workforce
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Young professionals want to live here
• Our children want to return to raise their families
• More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in
Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
• Variety of job opportunities to citizens
• Variety of education opportunities and internships for those jobs
• Entrepreneurial opportunities to start and grow your business in the community
4) Historic Millwork District: Development, project monitoring
City Goal it is under: Planned and Managed Growth
Objectives for Planned and Managed Growth:
• Complete the Dubuque Millwork District as a thriving mixed use development
with residential, retail/office, entertainment — a model for developers and
other cities
Have safe, healthy neighborhoods citywide and homes with a variety of
housing options
Have a thriving Downtown with professional offices, retail, residential and
entertainment
Continue strong vibrant 24/7 residential/central business core (Dubuque Main
Street Service Area Downtown and Dubuque Millwork District) — including
residential opportunities
Annex areas consistent with the annexation policy, including City services to
annexed area
Increase the visual appeal and beauty of the city with attractive gateways,
corridors, neighborhoods, homes and businesses
Develop Washington Neighborhood as a model for other neighborhoods
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Stable property taxes for residents and businesses
• More job opportunities for all skill levels
• Choice of livable neighborhoods
• Opportunities for our children to stay in Dubuque
• Predictable future development
• Quality services to residents in annexed area
5) Indoor Aquatic Center: Direction
City Goal it is under: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Objectives for Partnering for a Better Dubuque:
• Federal and State lobbying and advocacy for Dubuque
• Partner for economic and workforce development
• Partner with education
• Partner for culture and arts
• Partner for support of families and children
• Partner for housing opportunities
• Partner for healthcare and wellness
• Partner for historic preservation
• Partner for delivery of human services — meeting the needs of the
underserved
• Partner for sustainability
• Increase resident engagement in the City's governance processes
Means to Residents (outcomes):
Bigger "bang" for tax dollars
Enhanced economic development opportunities
More ownership of end products — people involved in the process, and
support outcomes
Better access and use of facilities
Protection of your interests
6) Riverfront Leases: Agreement
Community Goal it is under: Economic Prosperity
Objectives for Partnering for Economic Prosperity:
Diversify the regional Dubuque economy
Retain, expand and grow local businesses, attract new businesses and to
provide a more diverse tax base and job opportunities
• Have the infrastructure and amenities to support economic development and
growth: industrial/business parks, streets and utility services, air service and
housing
• Have employment opportunities for persons of all skill and education levels
• Work with Government and not-for-profit partners: Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, Dubuque Initiatives, Washington Neighborhood
Development Corporation, Dubuque Main Street, Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce, ECIA, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, local colleges
(100 mile radius) and others for economic prosperity
• Have a workforce prepared for 21st century jobs in Global marketplace
• Have top quality life options and job opportunities for all residents
• Embrace diverse population that support a multicultural workforce
Means to Residents (outcomes):
Young professionals want to live here
Our children want to return to raise their families
More retail, service and entertainment opportunities — keeping dollars in
Dubuque
• Insulation from economic cycles through diverse businesses
• Variety of job opportunities to citizens
• Variety of education opportunities and internships for those jobs
• Entrepreneurial opportunities to start and grow your business in the community
7) Smarter City: Smart health and wellness, smart travel, smart discard
Community Goal it is under: Environmental/Ecological Integrity
Objectives for Environmental/Ecological Integrity:
Reduce the community's carbon footprint (50% by 2030)
Reduce the potential flooding through floodplain management, mitigation and
protection
• Avoiding air quality nonattainment
• Become a smarter city using sustainable technology for water, energy,
transportation, health and wellness, community engagement — a model
community for the world
• Preserve Dubuque's natural and historic resources
• Reduce energy consumption and increase the use of alternative energy sources
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Protecting the natural and historic resources and environment of Dubuque
• City government using sustainable practice in daily operations
• Healthy living environments: homes, neighborhoods and community
• Clean water and air
• Creating a more livable community
• Opportunity for a healthy life style including local food products
8) Southwest Arterial Project: Design, land acquisition, intersecting roads
City Goal it is under: Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunication
Objectives for Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Telecommunication:
• Increase and sustain commercial air service, including additional provider(s)
and hub(s)
Have the ability to drive the Southwest Arterial (Iowa Highway 32)
Develop a new model for public transit with high ridership by choice (working
with ECIA)
Develop passenger rail service to Chicago
Develop an up-to-date, modern air terminal that appeals to air travelers
Improve traffic flow throughout the City (East-West Corridors, Roundabouts,
Light Synchronization)
Use "Complete Streets Concepts"
Develop fiber optics redundancy
Means to Residents (outcomes):
• Reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow
• Better conditions of streets, eliminated obstructions, and improved visibility
• Commuting through telecommunications
• Greater economic opportunities
Air access to multiple hubs
2013 — 2015 Management Agenda:
ECONOMIC PROPERITY GOAL
• Dubuque Initiatives: Next Step
• Workforce Market Rate Housing
• Marina Store: Operational
• Project HOPE
ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY GOAL
• Sustainability Purchasing Policy and Procedures
• AVL for Transit
• Grand River Center Electric Meters Project
• City Operations: Sustainability Performance Measures
• Sustainable Dubuque Community Grant
• America's River III Task Force
• Plastic Bag Reduction Strategy: Implementation
• Fats/Oils/Grease: Policy, Program and Enforcement
• DMASWA 28E Agreement: Evaluation
• Community Green House Gas Plan: Implementation
SOCIAL/CULTURAL VIBRANCY GOAL
• City Workforce Diversity: Recruitment and Selection
• Territory Accountability Design: Targeted Actions
• Multi -Cultural Center Building Expansion
• Intercultural Competency Program within City Government: Self Assessment,
Training
• Intercultural Competency Program for the Community: Marketing to School
District, Nonprofit and Community Organizations, Businesses
• Police/Race Dialog
• City Life: Implementation
• Local ADA Compliance Program
• Leadership Enrichment After School Program (LEAP)
• Firefighter Internship for Recruitment of Diverse Workforce
• Racial Profiling: Problem Analysis, Action Plan
• Community Engagement Strategy: City Actions
PLANNED AND MANAGED GROWTH GOAL
Inflow and Infiltration Program/Home Inspections: EPA Consent Decree
Implementation
City Comprehensive Plan: Update
Flood Wall: Funding, Evaluation, Cell Protection
Statewide Urban Design and Specification City Engineering Standards (SUDAS)
City Engineering Standards: Update
• Washington Street Row House Units: Sale
• Historic Preservation Program: Evaluation, Update
• Downtown Loan Program: Implementation
• West Third Street Reservoir Study
• Housing Choice Voucher Program
Water and Sewer Service Extension to City Residents and Businesses
PARTNERING FOR A BETTER DUBUQUE GOAL
• Parks -School Joint Projects and Services: City Actions
• City Volunteer Program: Development
• Sister City Program: Delegation to Potential City
• Veterans Memorials: Direction
• Handicap Accessiblility for Parks: Direction
• Bridges out of Poverty Program: City Support
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: TRANSPORTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
• Smart Transportation Program
• Traffic Signal Synchronization: Citywide
• Amtrak Train Platform (Port of Dubuque): Funding
Roundabout: ROW Acquisition a) University/Asbury b) Radford/Pennsylvania
Intermodal Transportation Facility in Historic Millwork District
Air Traffic Control Tower: Funding
FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CITY GOVERNMENT AND HIGH PERFORMANCE
ORGANIZATION:
• Website Content Management (CivicPlus)
• 900 MHz Data System: Expansion
• Employee Wellness Program: Five -Year Goals, City Internet Posting
• Employee Involvement Teams: Expansion
• Healthcare Cost Containment
• Police Officer Recruitment and Retention
• Records Management and Retention
• City Hall Protocol and Safety
• New CAD Software
• Emergency Police Dispatch and Emergency Fire Dispatch
• New Fire Pumper
• Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan: Discussion
• Environmental Sustainability Management System (ESMS): ISO 14001 Model
Program
Affordable Care Act: Analysis of Impacts
Major Projects:
ENVIRONMENTAL/ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY GOAL
• SRF Green Alley Projects
• Port of Dubuque Park: Development
• City Greenhouse Project
PLANNED AND MANAGED GROWTH GOAL
• Water and Resource Recovery Center Project
• Locust and Iowa Ramps: Renovation Project
• North Softening Basin Renovation Project
PARTNERING FOR A BETTER DUBUQUE
• Comiskey Park Improvements
• Northwest Arterial Trail — Bergfeld Recreation Trail Connection
• Bunker Hill Golf Course Irrigation Improvements
IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY: TRANSPORTATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Airport Terminal Project
Elm Street Reconstruction Project
• One Way — Two Way Conversion Project
• Cedar Cross Road: Design
• Wacker and JFK Traffic Signalization Project
• North Cascade Road: Design
• White Street Traffic Signal and Improvements Reconstruction (at 14th and 20`h)
US 20/Fremont Avenue Traffic Signal: Upgrades
NW Arterial/Chavenelle Intersection Improvement Project
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