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Dubuque council approves multiple contracts, renovations and consultant agreements
Summary
Council unanimously approved an amended Walter Development agreement, the Ruby Sutton Building renovation contract, a parks master‑plan consultant, and a strategic partnerships contractor; votes were unanimous and staff outlined funding sources.
The Dubuque City Council on Dec. 16 approved a string of contracts and consultant agreements spanning industrial leasing, building renovation, parks planning and federal advocacy.
Economic development director Jill Connors presented an amended and restated development agreement with Walter Development LLC that removes Duluth Holdings (which has closed its Dubuque operation) from the agreement and permits Walter Development to lease the industrial facility to another employer while maintaining a requirement to support at least 12 new full‑time positions. Council approved the resolution 7-0.
The council awarded the Ruby Sutton Building second‑floor renovation contract to Ports and Construction. Staff said the low base bid was $739,000; including alternate bid No. 1 for an elevator, the total award is $1,034,000. The project adds office, meeting and family‑style restroom space to the multicultural family center; the council approved the award 7-0.
Leisure Services Director Marie Ware told the council she recommends Kimley‑Horn (with subconsultants Ballard King and ETC Institute) to lead a comprehensive Leisure Services master plan. The contract will be funded from parks and recreation budgets (total funding available $396,000) and the work is planned to begin in January 2025 and conclude in January 2026; council approved authorization to execute the contract 7-0.
The council also approved an independent contractor agreement with Hawkes Goodman & Associates to retain Terry Goodman to assist the city with strategic partnership and advocacy services at an annual cost of $40,000 plus reimbursable travel expenses; council approved the agreement 7-0.
All motions were adopted unanimously by roll call. Staff said funding for the Ruby Sutton renovation and the parks planning work will come from identified sources in the fiscal year 2025/2026 budgets and from available cash management interest tied to the city’s banking services agreement for certain non‑eligible costs.
