Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan_Public Hearing Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Public Hearings # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan
SUMMARY: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing for the
Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan which provides
for a ten-year, one-hundred percent tax abatement for the
redevelopment of the property located at 2887-2901
Central Avenue, the former Holy Ghost Convent and
School.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Conduct Public
Hearing
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission Supporting Documentation
Correspondence
Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication Paragon Square Urban Supporting Documentation
Revitalization Plan
Proof of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing (Clerk) Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area
DATE: February 25, 2016
Housing & Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash recommends the
City Council hold a public hearing on the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan
which provides for a ten-year one hundred percent tax abatement for the redevelopment
of the property located at 2887-2901 Central Avenue, the former Holy Ghost Convent
and School.
Under Section 15-2-3 of the City Code, one of the roles of the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission (LRPAC) is to review each new and amended urban revitalization
plan and make a recommendation as to the plan's consistency with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Commission's review is a City Code requirement; it is not
required by State law.
The proposed Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan was reviewed at the
February 17, 2016 LRPAC meeting. At that meeting, the LRPAC also reviewed the
proposed plans for University Lofts, Marquette Hall, and Lange Estate Urban
Revitalization Plans. The LRPAC unanimously voted the Paragon Square Urban
Revitalization Plan is in compliance with the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Chapter 404 provides for a public comment period prior to the adoption of an urban
revitalization plan. Based upon these requirements, the Council set a public hearing for
March 7, 2016 that provided a 30 day comment period on the proposed plan. The
property owners were notified as required. Additionally, Chapter 404 requires the City
Council hold a second public hearing if, within 30 days of the first hearing, a valid
petition is filed requesting a second public hearing. Therefore, the City Council may
approve the plan at the April 18, 2016 City Council meeting if no requests for a second
hearing are received.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director
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THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007.2012.2013
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
DATE: February 24, 2016
RE: Public Hearing for Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area
Introduction
This memorandum presents information necessary for the March 7th public hearing for
the proposed Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area designation.
Background
The Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area District plan was provided to City
Council on January 19th, 2016. At that meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution
stating the area was eligible for designation and setting a public hearing for March 7,
2016 on the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan. The plan provides for a ten-
year one hundred percent tax abatement for the redevelopment of the property located
at 2887-2901 Central Avenue, the former Holy Ghost Convent and School.
Franz Community Investors' development plan proposes to create 29 affordable senior
apartments and restore both buildings to historic significance. The project will utilize
multiple sources of funding including Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Federal
Historic Tax Credits, State Historic Tax Credits, Workforce Housing Tax Credits,
Developer Equity, Permanent First Mortgage, and Abatement Mortgage. Contingent
upon an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, the City of Dubuque will contribute
$65,000 in Downtown Rehabilitation Grants and Urban Housing Incentive funds,
consistent with incentives provided to other downtown projects. The urban
revitalization tax exemption will show local support for the project, which will strengthen
Frantz Community Investors Tax Credit application to the Iowa Finance Authority.
Urban Revitalization Chapter 404 of the Iowa Code (Urban Revitalization Act)
authorizes cities to designate areas as urban revitalization areas. Improvements to
qualified real estate within these designated areas may receive a total or partial
exemption from property taxes for a specified number of years. The exemptions are
intended to stimulate private investment by reducing tax increases that usually
accompany property improvements. This additional private investment provides a
long-term increase or stabilization in the area's tax base, enhances the visibility of
revitalization areas and/or supports important city objectives such as historic
preservation, economic development and affordable housing development.
In order to implement the provisions of Chapter 404, the City determine the area is
eligible for exemption, prepare a revitalization plan for each designated area, and hold
at least one public hearing after proper notice. The law mandates specific criteria and
procedures must be followed.
Discussion
Chapter 404 provides for a public comment period prior to the adoption of an urban
revitalization plan. Based upon these requirements, the Council set a public hearing
for March 7, 2016 that provided a 30 day comment period on the proposed plan. The
property owners were notified as required. Additionally, Chapter 404 requires the City
Council hold a second public hearing if, within 30 days of the first hearing, a valid
petition is filed requesting a second public hearing. Therefore, the City Council may
approve the plan at the April 18, 2016 meeting if no requests for a second hearing are
received.
Under Section 15-2-3 of the City Code, one of the roles of the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission (LRPAC) is to review each new and amended urban revitalization
plan and make a recommendation as to the plan's consistency with the City's
Comprehensive Plan. The Commission's review is a City Code requirement; it is not
required by State law.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan
The proposed Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan was reviewed at the February
17, 2016 LRPAC meeting. At that meeting, the LRPAC also reviewed the proposed
plans for University Lofts, Marquette Hall, and Lange Estate Urban Revitalization Plans.
The LRPAC unanimously voted the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan is in
compliance with the City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. The comments of the
LRPAC are attached.
Estimated Property Tax Calculations
The property value, based upon 2015 Beacon data, is $27,560 for land and $14,440 for
dwelling for a total taxable value of$42,000 for the property at 2887 Central Avenue.
The property value is $55,100 for land and $47,000 for dwelling for a total taxable value
of$102,110 for 2901 Central Avenue. The developer estimates the ten year abatement
will provide $196,450 to support the project. The ten year abatement is consistent with
other affordable senior housing projects being submitted from Dubuque.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City support these efforts to promote quality, affordable housing,
with attention to the needs of elderly and disabled populations. After the ten-year
abatement period lapses on the project, the full assessed value of the rehabilitated
property will go on the tax rolls to benefit the entire community.
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Action Requested
The requested action is for the City Council to hold the public hearing on March 7, 2016.
Prepared by: Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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February 22, 2016
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 W.13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
Introduction
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the proposed Paragon
Square Urban Revitalization Area Plan. The plan will create an urban revitalization area at
the former Holy Ghost Assisi School and convent at 2887 and 2901 Central Avenue to allow
property tax exemption for affordable senior housing.
Background
The plan provides for construction of 29 apartments. The historic buildings will be
rehabilitated and adapted to provide affordable senior housing. The local tax exemption is
requested in part to help strengthen an application for housing tax credits with the Iowa
Finance Authority.
Discussion
The role of the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission is to review new and amended
urban revitalization plans and make a recommendation as to the plans consistency with the
City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation
By a vote of 4 to 0, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommends the
Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area Plan is consistent with the City of Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan and recommends City Council accept it.
Respectfully submitted,
Chad Darter, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development Director
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Paragon Square Revitalization Plan
For Public Review until March 7, 2016
Contents
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
TheArea ...............................................................................................................................................3
Availabilityof Funding......................................................................................................................4
RevenueBonds ..................................................................................................................................5
Relocation............................................................................................................................................5
Qualificationof Areas.......................................................................................................................5
HistoricSignificance.........................................................................................................................6
BuildingConditions...........................................................................................................................6
RevitalizationProgram .....................................................................................................................6
ApplicationProcedure......................................................................................................................s
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................9
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PARAGON SQUARE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
For Public Review Until March 7, 2016
Introduction
The following plan describes certain provisions of the Iowa Urban Revitalization
Act and proposes the Paragon Square Revitalization area.
The State of Iowa, under Iowa Code Chapter 404, allows cities to designate
areas as urban revitalization districts. Under this Act, improvements to qualified
areas may receive a total or partial exemption from property taxes for a specified
number of years. The exemptions are intended to stimulate private investment
through the reduction of tax increases related to property improvements.
Once an area is deemed to meet the requirements established in Chapter 404, a
plan must be established which identifies the district boundaries, property
owners, existing conditions, proposed plans and the basic abatement provisions
for the revitalization area.
Iowa Code Chapter 404.1 lists five reasons for which a city or county may
establish urban revitalization plans. These include:
1 . The existence of numerous buildings that are dilapidated or deteriorated;
2. The need for preservation and restoration of buildings due to their historic
significance;
3. The area is appropriated as an economic development region as defined
in Iowa Code 403.17;
4. The need for public improvements related to housing;
5. The encouragement of housing and residential development.
The Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Plan will be based upon the
predominance of buildings or improvements which by reason of age, history,
architecture or significance should be preserved or restored to productive use as
defined by Section 404.1(3).
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The Area
Location
The area included in the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization district is
located at 2887 and 2901 Central Avenue in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
legally described as:
Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of 1 of Paragon Square, all in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa.
A map of the area boundaries is attached as Exhibit A.
Zoning
The existing zoning is OR (Office Residential District). Exhibit B shows the
existing zoning districts. 2887 Central Avenue was rezoned in 1994 and
2901 Central was rezoned on January 18, 2011 by Ordinance No. 4-11 .
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance on December 16,
2010 to allow the former convent building at 2887 Central to be converted to
ten residential units with a deficit of 5 off-street parking spaces (Docket 62-
10) and on an 8,490 square foot lot where 12,000 square feet of lot areas
was required (Docket 63-10).
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a special exception on February
24, 2011 to allow the former Holy Ghost Assisi School building at 2901
Central to be converted to 18 residential units on an 18,256 square foot lot
where 21 ,600 square feet of lot area is required (Docket 10-11) and with a
deficit of 4 off-street parking spaces(Docket 11-11).
Existing and Proposed Land Use
The Paragon Square Urban Revitalization District is comprised of two
existing structures on two lots. Total acreage is .614 acres (26,746 square
feet).
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2887 Central contains the former Holy Ghost convent building, a three story
masonry building which is currently vacant.
2901 Central contains the former Holy Ghost Assisi School building, a four-
story masonry building, which is currently vacant.
Both buildings are currently qualified for the National Register of Historic
Places. The project proposes to create 29 apartments that include 3
efficiency units, 8 one-bedroom units and 18 two-bedroom units. The project
will restore both of the buildings on the proposed parcels to their original
historical significance.
Exhibit C identifies the existing primary land use for the proposed district.
Assessed Valuations and Owners of Records
The existing assessed valuation of the real estate in the Revitalization District
as of October 26, 2015 is $180,230. $96,740 is the Assessed Land Value,
$83,490 is the Assessed Dwelling Value. The 2015 Net Assessed Value is
based on a residential classification.
City Services
There are no current plans to expand or improve City services to this area.
Currently the area enjoys the same level of City services as most other areas
of the City.
Availability of Funding
Funding sources for the redevelopment will include Low Income Housing Tax
Credits, Federal Historic Tax Credits, State Historic Tax Credits, Workforce
Housing Tax Credits, developer equity, permanent first mortgage, and abatement
mortgage. Contingent upon an award of Low Income Housing Tax Credits in
2016, the City will contribute $35,000 Downtown Rehabilitation Grants (fagade,
design, financial consultant) and $30,000 Urban Housing Incentive. The
designation of the Urban Revitalization Area will assist to make the project
financially feasible.
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Revenue Bonds
There are no plans to issue revenue bonds for revitalization projects in this
area.
Relocation
No relocation is expected due to rehabilitation of the parcels identified for this
district since the buildings are currently vacant.
Should relocation occur as a result of rehabilitation in the proposed district,
the person(s) causing a qualified tenant to be displaced shall pay all of the
relocation costs of the tenant as a condition for receiving a tax-exemption
under Iowa Code Section 404.3. "Qualified tenant" shall mean the legal
occupant of a residential dwelling unit which is located within this designated
revitalization area and who has occupied the same dwelling unit continuously
since one year prior to the city's adoption of this plan pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 404.2.
Qualification of Areas
The Paragon Square Urban Revitalization District Area is an area comprised
of 2 parcels and two existing historic buildings. The buildings were formerly
used for a school and convent on the Holy Ghost Catholic Parish campus at
29th and Central Avenue. The area is adjoined on the west and south by the
Holy Ghost parking lot, on the north by the Holy Ghost rectory, church and
existing school and on the east by Central Avenue.
Historically, buildings associated with a church campus are difficult to
adaptively reuse. These buildings typically sit vacant for long periods of time,
due to the size and limitations for these large structures. The revitalization
and reuse of these currently vacant buildings will prevent deterioration of the
structures and the negative impact on the neighborhood that often results
from blighted properties.
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Historic Significance
The Paragon Square Urban Revitalization Area contains historic structures
that are worthy of preservation. In an effort to stem the deterioration of these
buildings, it's appropriate that this area be designated as an urban
revitalization area. The plan seeks to preserve and renovate the area's
existing buildings into functional residential housing units.
The Holy Ghost Assisi School building (2901 Central) was initially constructed
in 1896 as a combination school-church-convent building. The former Sisters
Convent of Holy Ghost (2887 Central) was then built in 1903. When the Holy
Ghost Catholic Church was completed in 1917, the original combination
building was remodeled for use only as a school. The three story brick school
building exhibits Romanesque Revival style features with some Gothic
Revival elements.
The convent building has some details reflective of the Romanesque and
Gothic revival designs while including other general details of the late
Victorian period. The convent reflects the brick architecture and details of the
adjoining school, church and rectory buildings and contributes to the
architectural significance of the overall historic district. The architectural styles
and the use of red brick visually link the Holy Ghost buildings.
Building Conditions
The City Assessor's office has classified the condition of the buildings as very
poor. The structures are in need of repair and rehabilitation to preserve their
historic features and character.
Revitalization Program
Tax Exemption
a) Residential property, assessed as residential or assessed as commercial
property, if the commercial property consists of three or more separate
living quarters with at least seventy-five percent of the space used for
residential purposes, is eligible to receive a one hundred percent
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exemption from taxation on the actual value added by the improvements.
The exemption is for a period of ten years. The property tax exemption
will be in accordance with the Code of Iowa, Chapter 404.3(4), providing
for a ten-year, 100% exemption of the actual value added by the
improvements.
b) "Qualified real estate" means real property, other than land, which is
located in a designated revitalization area and to which improvements
have been added, during the time the area was so designated, which have
increased the actual value by at least fifteen percent., or at least ten
percent in the case of real property assessed as residential, or which
have, in the case of land upon which is located more than one building
and not assessed as residential property, increased the actual value of the
buildings to which the improvements have been made by at least fifteen
percent. "Qualified real estate" also means land upon which no structure
existed at the start of the new construction, which is located in a
designated revitalization area and upon which new construction has been
added during the time the area was so designated.
c) Property tax exemption shall be available only for 'improvements', which
include rehabilitation and additions to the existing structures. "Actual
value added by improvements" means the actual value added as of the
first year for which the exemption was received. To qualify for exemption,
improvements to qualified real estate must increase the value of the
property by ten percent for real property assessed as residential property
or fifteen percent for land upon which is located more than one building
and not assessed as residential property, increase the actual value of the
buildings to which the improvements have been made by at least fifteen
percent.
d) Any improvements that were assessed before the area was officially
designated will not be eligible for exemption. Improvements begun prior to
one year prior to the area becoming designated will not be eligible for
exemption.
e) Improvements must result in that structure meeting applicable building,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other code requirements of the City
of Dubuque.
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f) The actual value of the improvements must result in an increase in
assessed value as stated above in (b). Each year an application is made
for tax exemption, the assessed value must have increased in that year by
the required percentage.
g) The area shall become a Revitalization District commencing upon the
adoption of the ordinance approving this Revitalization District by the City
Council. The designation of the Paragon Square Urban Revitalization
Plan Area will remain in effect until the desired level of revitalization has
been attained, or for five (5) years, whichever occurs first. Upon repeal of
the ordinance establishing this revitalization area, all existing exemptions
would continue until their previously established expiration date.
Application Procedure
This area, upon designation, will follow the procedures for application and
granting of the property tax exemption within the City of Dubuque.
a) The property owner must apply for an exemption by February 1 sc of the
assessment year for which the exemption is first claimed, but not later
than the year in which all the improvements included in the project are first
assessed for taxation, or the following two assessment years, in which
case the exemption is allowed for the total number of years in the
exemption schedule. Upon the request of the owner, the governing body
of the City may provide by resolution that the owner may file an application
no later than February 1 of the tenth assessment year.
b) The application must contain, at a minimum, the following:
a. The nature of the improvements,
b. The cost of the improvements,
c. The actual or estimated date of completion, and
d. The tenants occupying the property as of the date of the City's
resolution adopting this plan.
c) The City reviews all applications to determine whether the improvement
project conforms to the revitalization plan, is within a designated area, and
if the improvements were made during the appropriate time period. If the
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project meets all three criteria, the City shall forward the application to the
assessor by March 1 st, with a statement as to which exemption applies.
Applications for exemptions for succeeding years on approved projects
shall not be required.
d) The local assessor shall review each application by making a physical
review of the property, to determine if the improvements made increased
the actual value of the qualified real estate by at least fifteen percent or
ten percent in the case of real property assessed as residential property.
If the assessor determines that the actual value of that real estate has
increased by at least the requisite percent, the assessor shall certify the
property valuation, determined pursuant to the tax exemption schedule, to
the County Auditor at the time of transmitting the assessment rolls. The
assessor shall notify the applicant of the determination, and the assessor's
decision may be appealed to the local board of review at the time
specified in Iowa Code. The property owner may also refile an application
in a subsequent year after additional improvements have been made.
e) After the tax exemption is granted, the assessor shall continue to grant the
tax exemption, with periodic physical review by the assessor, for the ten-
year time period specified in the tax exemption schedule.
f) An application for exemption received by February 1 in any year after the
year in which the improvement was completed and first assessed for
taxation, is a late application. Late application may be made in any year
up to the tenth year following completion of the improvement. The
exemption period will be the remainder of the ten year period, which
began upon completion of the improvement, except the total number of
years in the exemption schedule will be allowed if a claim for exemption is
filed within two years of the February 1 filing deadline.
Conclusion
The proposed urban revitalization district will assist the development of
affordable housing for vulnerable populations by providing needed housing
units for seniors in Dubuque. The project will assist the rehabilitation efforts
of vacant or deteriorating properties by providing needed housing units and
supporting reuse of existing structures for the citizens of Dubuque. After the
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ten-year abatement period lapses on these projects, the full assessed value
of the rehabilitation property will go on the tax rolls to the benefit of the entire
community.
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I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper
on the following dates: February 05, 2016, and for which the charge is $17.22.
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this FZX day o£, , 201 _
PUBLIC HEARING
Paragon Square
Revitalization Area
Plan
The Dubuque City
Council will hold a pub-
lic"hearing on Monday
March 7, 2016 at 6:30
p.m.in the City Council
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. Chambers, znd Floor,
Historic Federal Build-
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52001 to obtain com-
ments from citizens
relative to the pro-
posed Paragon Square
Urban Revitalization
Area Plan.
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the Paragon Square Ur-
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for the purpose of af-
fordable senior hous-
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Central Avenue, Dubu-
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ubu-que,IA 52001.Improve-
ments to qualified
property within the
designated area may
receive a total or parti-
al exemption from
property taxes for a
specified number of
years.
The Paragon Square
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Area Plan is available,
for public inspection in
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Clerk at City Hall, 50
West 13th Street, Du-
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Public notice is
Hereby given that the
Council of the City-of
Dubuque, Iowa, 'will',
hold a public hearing
on March 7, 2016 at
6:30 P.M., in the{
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at which. meeting the
City Council proposes
totake action on the
adoption of an urban II
revitalization plan
designated as the y
Urban Revitalization?
Plan for Paragon. III
Square (the "Plan"),:
under the,authority of
Chapter `404, Code of
Iowa,as amended.
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recorded plat thereof.
Chapter 404,Code of
Iowa,as amended,and
the Plan authorize the
City to make property
tax exemptions for
property on which
improvements have
been made.
Any persons inter-
ested may appear at
Said meeting of the
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present evidence for or.
against the adoption of
the Plan.The proposed
Plan is on file in the
office of the city Clerk I
and available for public;',
inspection or copying
during regular office
hours,.
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regarding the above
public hearings may be
submitted to the City
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before said time of''
public hearing at 50 W.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBU-
QUE, IOWA, ON THE
MATTER OF THE
ADOPTION OF A
PROPOSED URBAN
REVITALIZATION
PLAN FOR PARAGON
SQUARE
Public notice is
hereby given that the
Council of the City will
Dubuque, Iowa,
hold a public hearing
on March 7, 2016tht
6:30 p.m., in
e
Historic Federal Build-
ing, 350 West 6th
Street, Dubuque, Iowa,
at which meeting the
City Council proposes
to take action on the
adoption of an urban
revitalization plan
designated as the
Urban Revitalization
Plan for Paragon
Square (the "Plan")
under the authority of
Chapter 404, Code of
Iowa, as amended.
The property which
comprises the revitali-
zation area within
which the Plan shall be
applicable is legally
described as
2887 Central Avenue -
Lot 2 - I Paragon
Square, Dubuque, Iowa
2901 Central Avenue -
Lot 1 - I Paragon
Square, Dubuque,
Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof.
Chapter 404, Code of
Iowa, as amended, and
the Plan authorize the
City to make property
tax exemptions for
property on which
improvements have
been made.
Any persons inter-
ested may appear at
said meeting cof
City Council and
present evidence for or
against the adoption of
the Plan. The proposed
Plan is on file in the
office of the City Clerk
and available for public
inspduring or
hours.
Written comments
regarding the above
public hearings may be
submitted to the City
Clerk's Office on or
before said time of
public hearing at 50 W.
13th Street, or cty
clerk@ cityofdubuque.
org. At said time and
place of public hear-
ings all interested
citizens and parties
will be given an
opportunity to be
heard for or against
said proposal.
Anyvisual or hearing
impaired persons need-
ing special assistance
or persons with special
accessibility
should contact the City
Clerk's Office at (563)
589-4100 or TDD (563)
690-6678 at least 48
hours prior to the
meeting.
This notice is given by
order of the City
Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dated this 19th day of
February, 2016.
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City
Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
1t 2/19