CS Agreement_Project HOPE/Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque FY 15THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement —
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E.
DATE: May 6, 2014
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During the Fiscal Year 2015 budget process, the Mayor and City Council provided
$75,025 for the Contracted Services Agreement with Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E.
Budget Director Jennifer Larson is recommending execution of the attached contract
with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michel C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jennifer Larson, Budget Director
SUBJECT: Contracted Services Agreement —
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E.
DATE: May 6, 2014
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Attached for City Council approval is the Contracted Services Agreement with
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E. for Fiscal Year 2015.
The adopted Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget reflects a payment of $75,025 to
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E., for financial assistance
to furnish professional and technical assistance in connection with Project H.O.P.E.
(Helping Our People Excel).
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E. utilizes these funds to
provide overall strategic direction; facilitating dialogue between partners; managing data
collection and analysis; handling communications; coordinating community outreach;
and mobilizing funding.
It is my recommendation that the City Council approves the attached Contracted
Services Agreement with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Project H.O.P.E.,
and authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
JML
Attachment
AMENDED AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE
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 the Community Foundation
of Greater Dubuque (Foundation).
WHEREAS, City desires to engage the services of Foundation to furnish professional
and technical assistance in connection with Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Our People Excel) as
described in Attachment A (the Scope of the Work); and
WHEREAS, Foundation has signified its willingness to furnish such services to City.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Scope of Service
Foundation agrees to commence work upon execution of this Agreement by both
parties, and to fully perform the services described in the Scope of the Work and comply
with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Attachment C.
2. City Responsibilities
City designates the Economic 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 Foundation 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 Foundation.
3. Time of Performance
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
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4. Compensation
a) City shall pay Foundation an amount not to exceed $70,308 as compensation for the
services provided by Foundation, which payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for such services.
b) The compensation of $75,025 shall be paid by City to Foundation in twelve monthly
installments of $6,252 upon receipt by City of a requisition for such payment from
Agency. Compensation is based on the budget as shown in Attachment B.
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 Economic 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
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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.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
OF GREATER DUBUQUE
Roy D. Buol, Mayor Eric Dregne
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Witness:
Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Attachment A
Project HOPE - Scope of Work FY2015
1. Backbone Organization
The Project HOPE Coordinator will function as a dedicated staff, separate from the
partner organizations, which can plan, manage, and support the initiative through
ongoing facilitation, research, technology and communications support, data collection
and reporting, and handling logistical and administrative details needed for the initiative
to run smoothly.
To ensure collective impact (developing a common agenda of non -profits, governments,
businesses and the public to address complex social problems) Project HOPE 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 Coordinator will convene a Core Committee monthly and a larger Stakeholders
group as becomes necessary.
The Coordinator will facilitate the research and development of strategic models like
"employment support specialist" and "re-engagement programs" to improve outcomes
for the target groups.
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
The City Council Goals and Priorities are attached hereto as Attachment C.
2. Administration
a. The Coordinator will facilitate regular core committee meetings.
b. The Coordinator will meet at least quarterly, or more often as needed, with the
City Economic Development Director
c. The Coordinator will serve on the DubuqueWorks committee representing Project
HOPE
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d. The Coordinator will update City Council with written reports quarterly and bi-
annual presentations
e. The Community Foundation will accept gifts and write grants as needed.
f. The Community Foundation will act as fiscal agent for gifts/grants only for the
Circles Initiative.
3. Project HOPE Objectives for FY2015
Project HOPE facilitates inter -agency collaboration systems and reduce policy/program
barriers to service- or simply, makes systems easier to access and navigate- in order to
connect disengaged youth and adults to education and employment opportunities.
FY2015 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 a stakeholders group which will meet regularly to
share best practices, ideas for improvement and to coordinate resources.
Objective 2: Support working families needs —ensure more families are able to access
child care, education/training opportunities and employment by supporting stronger
connections to participants in programs like Family Self Sufficiency, Circles and other
similar coordinating efforts. Action; engage partners from sectors supporting family self
sufficiency, education, training, and employment to build stronger outcomes.
Objective 3: Identify evaluation framework — to ensure the long-term impact of the
Project HOPE initiative clear metrics that align with local and national benchmarks need
to be established. Action; development of a framework for evaluating the collective
impact of Project HOPE partner activities.
Objective 4: Support the Circles Initiative
Strengthen the Circles Initiative to increase the capacity of this evidence based program
to serve more families and build stronger connections to education, training and
employment opportunities for Circles and Getting Ahead participants.
Objective 5: Re -connect unemployed people to education/skills training —coordinate
clear paths to education/skills training that connect to employment and education
achievement. Action; expansion of the re-engagement center to reconnect people to
education opportunities.
Objective 6: Help families build financial assets —connect families to Earned Income
Tax Credit (EITC), BankOn, Opportunity Passport and other financial support/literacy
programs.
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Salaries
Pension/Benefits
FICA and Social Security
Public Ally / VISTA
Training/Travel
Rent
Office Supplies
Office Equipment
Printing/Copying
Postage
Meeting Expenses/Education
Phone/Internet
Administration
Total
Attachment B
53,675
Provided by CFGD
4250
6000
3,500
Provided by CFGD
Provided by CFGD
Provided by CFGD
Provided by CFGD
500
1,500
Provided by CFGD
5,600
$75,025
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THE CITY OF AI-America Clly
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi '
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
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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
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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
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• 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
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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
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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
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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
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• 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:
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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
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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
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• 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
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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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