Dubuque Community Ice and Recreation CenterDubuque Community Ice and Recreation Center, Inc.
November 9, 2007
Dubuque City Council
c/o City Clerk Jeanne Schneider
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
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As you may be aware, the Dubuque Ice and Recreation Center project has rimed ~r
excess of $2 million toward its goal of $3.5 million. As part of this initiative it has been our
plan to solicit almost exclusively private funds and we have successfully done so. A recent
grant request has necessitated that we alter that plan slightly.
In September, we submitted a grant request for $1.5 million with the Vision Iowa
Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) Program and they have given us very positive
feedback. However, they want to see a concrete city and county cash contribution to the
project. While the program administrator was not specific, the approximate number that
seems to show adequate interest and commitment from the city and county is in the
$50,000 area.
To this end we have secured an as-yet-undetermined cash commitment from Dubuque
County, but we are optimistic that it will be at least $50,000. We hope to firm up that
number in the near future.
We are respectively requesting that the City of Dubuque make a similar cash commitment
of $50,000 or more. This could be from the current fiscal year, from the next few years or
some combination thereof.
I have attached a hard copy of our PowerPoint presentation that we deliver to donors. So
far this important project, which will benefit our entire community, in particular the kids,
grandkids and families of the area, has been strongly supported.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. We are available to answer any
questions you may have.
Respectfully yours,
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F. Robert (Bob) Woodward III, President
(O) 563-584-0566
(M) 563-543-2194
Cc: Mike Van Milligen, City Manager
700 Locust Street, Suite 200, Dubuque, Iowa 52001