The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or “Stimulus Act,” was signed by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009. This legislation provides a nearly $800 billion boost to the American economy. It includes funds to upgrade infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and support state and local governments.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
Projects in the City of Dubuque
This portion of the City of Dubuque’s website is designed to provide the most current information regarding Dubuque's efforts to utilize the funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 and to match these funds to projects that create jobs and grow our local economy. |
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Transparency and accountability for spending are important priorities of the ARRA. In an effort to remain transparent and accountable to the citizens of Dubuque, this portion of our website will update ARRA dollars received locally and how the funds are being utilized to benefit the City of Dubuque and its citizens. Where appropriate, links are provided to other areas of the City’s website which provide status updates on the projects and programs receiving funding.
To date, the City of Dubuque and its partners have been awarded funds in the amount of: $18,009,486. This includes dollars awarded directly from the federal government and from the State of Iowa. The State received certain funding with the requirement that it disburse it to local governments. Some funding awards have been made based on formula allocations, while others has been secured through competitive grant programs. This funding has directly funded 69 jobs in Dubuque with more to come. |
| Recovery Act Projects for the City of Dubuque: |
- Complete Streets in Historic Millwork District - $5,600,000
Contact: Jon Dienst, City of Dubuque Engineering Department - 589-4270
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- Southwest Arterial - $3,468,501
Contact: Bob Schiesl, City of Dubuque Engineering Department - 589-4270
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- Operation New View Residential Weatherizations - $2,500,000
Contact: Operation New View - 556-5130
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- Smart Water Meter Replacement Program - $1,000,000
Contact: Bob Green, City of Dubuque Water Department - 589-4291
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- Highway 52 Traffic Signal Synchronization - $500,000
Contact: Dave Ness, City of Dubuque Engineering Department - 589-1722
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- North Fork Catfish Creek Stormwater & Sanitary Sewer Improvements - $270,579
Contact: Deron Muehring, City of Dubuque Engineering Department - 589-4270
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- Keyline Transit Bus Replacements - $682,430
Contact: Barbara Mocke, City of Dubuque Transit Department - 589-4196
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- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Comprehensive Strategy - $574,700
Contact: Cori Burbach, Sustainability Coordinator - 690-6038
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- Homelessness Prevention - $502,294
Contact: David Harris, City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department - 589-4230
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- Neighborhood Stabilization: Foreclosed Homes - $444,000
Contact: David Harris, City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department - 589-4230
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- AmeriCorps member placements with Project HOPE, HEART Youth Build, Crescent Community Health Center and Multicultural Family Center - $186,201
Contact: Penny Ehlinger, AmeriCorps Program Coordinator - 584-8644
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- Washington Neighborhood Green Alley Project - $41,500
Contact: Jon Dienst, City of Dubuque Engineering Department - 589-4270
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- Community Development Block Grant Funds (multiple projects)
Washington Neighborhood Green Alley Project - $246,202
Contact: Jon Dienst, City of Dubuque Engineering Department - 589-4270
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- Home Ownership Rehabilitation - $49,240
Contact: David Harris, City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department - 589-4230
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Funds Awarded to Date - Updated May 4, 2010
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The City of Dubuque is committed to pursuing additional opportunities to leverage ARRA funding. Numerous other applications are pending approval at the state and federal levels of government. For more information, contact Will Hoyer, Stimulus Coordinator for the City of Dubuque, at 690-6063 or visit the following websites:
Federal Government
more information about the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 |
State of Iowa
more information about the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for the State of Iowa |