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City explains Purchase of Services grants and how contracted partners support downtown programs and social services

Dubuque City Council · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach explained the Purchase of Services competitive grant program (recurring $100,000 General Fund) and distinguished it from larger contracted services; several community partners thanked the council for continued support during public comment.

Cori Burbach, assistant city manager, described the Purchase of Services program — a competitive, annually allocated $100,000 General Fund pot that nonprofits may apply to for programs aligned with City Council goals and serving low- and moderate-income residents. Applications are reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Commission and award recommendations return to council for contract approval.

Burbach expla…

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