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3 4 19 City Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS REGULAR SESSION The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on 4th day of March 2019 in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street. Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Del Toro, Jones, Larson, Resnick, Rios, Shaw; City Manager Van,Milligen, City Attorney B.rumwell A Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 CONSENT ITEMS Yays Nays Rios VV Resnick ii Larson Buol "Del Toro Shaw Jones 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council proceeding of 2/11, 2/13, 2/18, 2/21, 2/25, 2/27; Civil Service Commission of 12/21/18, 2/12/19, Human Rights Commission of 1/14; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission of 2/12; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 2/4, 2/7, 2/11, 2/13; Proof of Publication for List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ending 1/31. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims and Suits Hope Ehlinger for vehicle damage, Audrey Gottschalk for vehicle damage, Zachary Hallman for vehicle damage, Andres Liza for property damage, Kalyn Nowacki for vehicle damage, Conor Shoellhorn for vehicle damage, Nicole and Ricardo Woods for personal injury/vehicle damage, Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney 3. Disposition of Claims City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Audrey Gottschalk for vehicle damage, Andres Leza for property damage, Kalyn Nowacki for vehicle damage, Conor Shoellhorn for vehicle damage, Nicole and Ricardo Woods for personal injury/vehicle damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 4. Approval of City Expenditures City Manager recommending Council approval for payment of City expenditures. RESOLUTION 69-19 Authorizing the Finance Director -City Treasurer to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accordance with City procedures Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 5. Fiscal Year 2020 County Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report City Manager transmitting the Annual Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report that has been filed with Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2 Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 6. Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report City Manager recommending approval of the Calendar Year 2018 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 7. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Application for the Bee Branch Creek Trail Connector City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant to complete the Bee Branch Creek Trail Connector., RESOLUTION 70-19 Authorizing Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant application to Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Bee Branch Creek Trail Connector Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 8. Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) Grant Agreement for Miracle League City Manager transmitting the award of a CAT grant and requesting approval of the resolution and the Grant Agreement for the Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) grant to Enhance Iowa for the Miracle League of Dubuque Baseball Field and All - Inclusive Playground Project. RESOLUTION 71-19 Authorizing CAT Grant Agreement with Enhance Iowa for the Miracle League of Dubuque Baseball Field and All -Inclusive Playground Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 9. Awarding the 2019 Grand River Center Decorative Concrete Repair Project City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the 2019 Grand River Center Decorative Concrete Repair Project to the low bidder D&D Concrete, Inc. RESOLUTION 72-19 Awarding public improvement project for the Grand River Center - Decorative Concrete Repair Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 3 Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 10. Design Mill, Inc. Third Amendment to Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance Contract City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Third Contract Amendment to the Iowa Values Funds Financial Assistance Contract by and among the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Design Mill, Inc., and the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION 73-19 Approving a Third Amendment to the Economic Development Financial Assistance Contact by and among Design Mill, Inc., the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Economic Development Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 11. Acceptance of the 30th Street to Leibe Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending acceptance of the construction contract for the 30th Street to Leibe Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project, as completed by Temperley Excavating, Inc. RESOLUTION 74-19 Accepting the 30th Street and Leibe Street Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment to the contractor Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 12. Civil Service Commission - Certified Lists Civil Service Commission submitting the Certified Lists for the positions of Lead Mechanic and GIS Applications Specialist. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make Matter of Record 13. Grass/Weed Cutting and Garbage Collection Assessments - Housing Department City Manager recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. RESOLUTION 75-19 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent grass and weed cutting and garbage collection charges in accordance with Title 6-4-3A and Title 6-8-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 4 Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 14. Vacant and Abandoned Buildings and Problem Property Assessments City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the City to certify problem property charges to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real property liens for collection of such charges. RESOLUTION 76-19 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent problem property charges in accordance with 14 -GE International Property Maintenance Code Section 106.5 and/or Section 109.5 Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 15. Alternative Service Concepts (ASC) Addendum to Workers' Compensation Claims Administrative Services Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an Addendum to the Agreement with Alternative Services Concepts for services related to the administration of the City's Worker's Compensation Program that extends the current Agreement from March 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 16. Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234 City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement in effect from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022, between the City of Dubuque and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234. RESOLUTION 77-19 Approving the Amendment to the collective Bargaining Agreement in effect from July 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2022, between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Amendment Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 17. Q Casino Request for Expenditure from Depreciation and Improvement Fund Dubuque Racing Association President and CEO Jesus Aviles requesting City Council approval to expend money from the Depreciation and Improvement Fund (D&I) for grease receptors serving the kitchens at Q Casino. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 18. Urban Revitalization Multi -Family Value Increase Requirements City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that approves a required 10% valuation increase for multi -family properties to be eligible for tax abatement under Iowa Code Chapter 404 Urban Revitalization. RESOLUTION 78-19 Setting the required percent increase in actual value for multi - residential assessed property to qualify for urban revitalization Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 19. Request for Proposals - Four Mounds Park Ecological Restoration Project City Manager recommending approval of the Request for Proposals for qualified consulting services for Phase 1 Permitting and Implementation of Ecological Restoration Plan and Interpretation Plans for Four Mounds Park. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 20. Dubuque County Historical Society Funding Request to Johanna Favrot Fund City Manager recommending approval of a resolution authorizing the Dubuque County Historical Society to apply for funding from the Johanna Favrot Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for an Historic Structure Report for the Mathias Ham House. RESOLUTION 79-19 Approving Johanna Favrot Grant application to the National Trust of Historic Preservation for Historic Structure Report of the Mathias Ham House Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 21. Additional Hours for Finance Part -Time Confidential Account Clerks City Manager recommending approval of additional hours for the two part-time Confidential Account Clerks in the Finance Department. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 22. Legislative Correspondence Regarding Property Tax Rates City Manager providing a copy of a letter to State Legislators regarding property tax rates. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 23. Legislative Correspondence - HSB100 and SSB1141 Land Use and Zoning City Manager providing a copy of correspondence sent to State Legislators expressing opposition to State preemption of local land use and zoning issues. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6 Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 24. Legislative Correspondence - HSB185 Net Metering on Solar Energy Systems City Manager providing a copy of correspondence sent to State Legislators expressing opposition to the elimination of many benefits and incentives related to net metering on solar energy systems. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 25. 2019 Federal Legislative Priorities City Manager recommending adoption of the City of Dubuque 2019 Federal Legislative Priorities. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 26. Signed Contract(s) Dubuque Area Labor -Management Council Short -Term Lease in the Historic Federal Building Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 27. Alcohol License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. RESOLUTION 80-19 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and Permits Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) 7 ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2019 Decorative Concrete Maintenance Project Initiate City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the 2019 Decorative Concrete Maintenance Project, and further recommends that a public hearing be set for March 18, 2019. RESOLUTION 81-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cots; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 18, 2019. 2. Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project Landfill Access Frontage Road Initiate City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for the Seippel Road Water Main Relocation Project, and requests the City Council grant preliminary approval of the construction plans and specifications, and establish March 18, 2019 as the date of the public hearing. RESOLUTION 82-19 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for March 18, 2019 Yays ,, Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 8 BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Boards and Commission Applicant Review Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions. Applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. 1. Community Development Advisory Commission One, 3 -Year term through February 15, 2020 (Vacant term of James) Applicant: Ellen Pinnola, 1420 Glen Oak St. 'r 2. Long Range Planning Advisory Commission One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2020 (Vacant term of James) One, 3 -Year term through July 1, 2021 (Vacant term of Darter) Applicants: Michael Peroski, 1935 Coates St.; Tyler Stoffel, 960 Boyer St. 3. Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board One, 3 -Year term through March 16, 22 (Expiring term of Hillary) Applicant: Daniel Hillary, 3087 Arbor Oaks Dr. 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment - Norland Drive Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an ordinance amending Parking Permit District H to include both sides of Norland Drive from Keymont Drive to Keystone Drive with current day/time parking restrictions being assumed for this addition, and the City Manager recommending approval. ORDINANCE 11-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321.740 Residential Parking Permit District H Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays Nays " Rios Rios Resnick Resnick / Larson Larson Buol Buol i 1 Del Toro Del Toro (V:'Shaw Shaw Jones Jones Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays " . Rios Resnick rte, ./ Larson Buol 1 Del Toro Shaw Jones 47/1// . � ,4v 511 '106, 4/90# .,r 10 _. ...:coir a ,rjp/�sp f �, a ‘92+' .....a .r„..7:-.5 � __ __ � mow- O 1 1 i { -_,.‘5_,: ..��,."f _ _A .. .�,..... i . _...a 4 ' /,--"----- _ r . , I i /ej /% { 2. Residential Parking Permit District H Amendment - Sharon Drive Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of an ordinance amending Parking Permit District H to include both sides of Sharon Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Key Corners with current day/time parking restrictions being assumed for this addition, and the City Manager recommending approval. ORDINANCE 12-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 14 Parking, Division 7 Residential Parking Permit Program, Section 9-14-321.740 Residential Parking Permit District H Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays Rios Resnick / Larson Buol Del Toro d" Shaw Jones Final Reading and Adopt Yays Nays Rios Resnick ' Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 11 '5-(D 3. N. Cascade Road Reconstruction Project Right -of -Way Property Acquisition Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a resolution which establishes and sets the Just Compensation Valuation (Fair Market Value) for each identified property to be acquired or condemned based on the certified Acquisition Appraisal and Review Appraisal reports, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 83-19 Establishing the fair market value of real property for the North Cascade Road Reconstruction Project, directing good -faith negotiations for the acquisition of property and authorizing the commencement of eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, to acquire the property Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays 1,--- Rios e'l Resnick / Larson Buol Del Toro , Shaw "Jones 12 4. Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and the estimated cost for the Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 84-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Marquette Place Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Rios Resnick V Larson ;: Buol Del Toro / Shaw Sir Jones 13 5. Water Distribution System Pressure Zone 2 Improvements: Roosevelt Street 1.25 MG Elevated Water Tower Project Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost o`f"5,2'for the Water Distribution System Pressure Zone 2 Improvements: Roosevelt Street 1.25 MG 0/ Elevated Water Tower Project, and the City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 85-19 Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Water Distribution System Pressure Zone 2: Roosevelt Street 1.25 MG Elevated Water Tower Project Contracts A and B Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays ,Rios Resnick Larson .�' Buol / Del Toro Shaw Jones 14 PUBLIC INPUT ,/1/ 049/Z e,-)1 z/A #7?" no kJ /Hz° /1.4w ACTION ITEMS 0 V 1. Five Flags Civic Center Activities Report and Presentation HR Cook, SMG General Manager, will share an update on the Five Flags Civic Center activities and events, as well as highlight some festivities to celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of Five Flags. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yays , Nays Rios Resnick Larson. v, 1 Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 7/261e0 4dPy fikr Afiita dbwte. 41)4 2. Dubuque Initiatives Report Dubuque Initiatives Board President Doug Horstmann will present a report to the City Council on the Board's activities in calendar year 2018. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Presentation Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones 17 ,` 0/1 4,5 o/c 3. Awarding the Catfish Creek Emergenctream Bank Repair Project City Manager recommending award of the construction contract for the Catfish Creek Emergency Stream Bank Repair Project to the low bidder Legacy Corporation. RESOLUTION 86-19 Awarding public improvement contract for the South Fork of the Catfish Creek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Stream Bank Emergency Repair ProJect Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays Nays Rios 1 Resnick Larson v--- Bu_ol Del Toro Shaw Jones 18 4. Awarding the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvement Project from White to Kleine Streets City Manager recommending award of the 22nd Street/Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project construction contract for Option A (White Street to Kleine Street) to the low bidder Portzen Construction. RESOLUTION 87-19 Awarding public improvement contract for the 22nd street / Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements Project (White Street to Kleine Street) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s) Yays _ Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro Shaw Jones Pfrifr fzee --)271,47,z 9'71 zozo3>-2 mv- Aft/7,4e, kidgid 19 1/4/4 5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 4 Farmers' Markets City Manager recommending approval of the creation of a Farmers' Market Permit and an amendment to the Farmers' Market Ordinance. ORDINANCE 13-19 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License Regulations, Chapter 4 Central Market Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Suspend the Readings Yays Nays Rios Rios Resnick :,,,/3 ,, Larson Buol Del Toro Buol Shaw i Jones /971/0 ,/,'W Final Reading and Adopt Yays , Nays Rios ".Resnick Larson Buol Del Toro ,,. Shaw / Jones lb (418 //,‘ 20 6. Request for Work Session - Project HOPE Quarterly Update City Manager recommending that the City Council schedule a work session for a Project HOPE Quarterly Update for March 18, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Yays, Nays r Rios ;r Resnick fir` Larson Buol i., ,. Del Toro Shaw Jones 21 41,f CiA COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS I /9 /id RA 6-g M4//* #14- - )/(4W 04, CLOSED SESSION @ p.m. Pending Litigation and Real Estate Transfer Negotiations — Chapter 21.5(1)(c), -(j) Code of Iowa Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol A/,,® Del Toro ii,.--'; Shaw Jones ADJOURNMENT @ p.m. Yays Nays Rios Resnick Larson Buol A/,,® Del Toro ii,.--'; Shaw Jones 22 TO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk You are hereby directed to call a Regular Session of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 04, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City Council. Consent Items: Pages 1-4 D. Buol, Mayor Initial Inspections Inspections ayear 9,000 Divide byhxears\ 5 Equals 1,800 Divde by (weeks in a year) 48 Equals 37.5 Divide by (days) 5 Equals 7.5 Inspectors Equals Inspections a day 2.8 Re -Inspections (1/2 Time) 1.4 Plus (Inspections) 2.8 Equals (total inspections per inspector) 4.2 ,3/2/0 One four-piex a day per inspector Some big complexes inspected can be 20-40 in a day Some units are vacant **One meeting with landlords would be a time saving idea which would increase inspections by 10% CITY DUBUQUE CEDAR RAPIDS DAVENPORT MASON CITY DES MOINES WHO TALKED TO BEN POTOFF AL TANSAGREU RICH OSWALD RAY QUALE VINCE TRAVIS EXPECTED INITIAL INSPECTION PER DAY 3 6 8 3 PER HALF DAY 10 INITIAL INSPECTION PER YEAR 600 800 1000 650 1100 PER INSPECTOR 2ND INSPECTION 95% 85% 75% 70% 30% 3RD INSPECTION 20% 10% 20% 15% 15% TOTAL INSPECTIONS 9,000 20,000 18,000 4,700 RENTAL INSPECTION COMPLAINTS 140 100 100 50 50 PER INSPECTOR NO OF GENERAL HOUSING INSPECTORS 2.6 HOW LONG AVERAGE TO INSPECT 1 -BED 15 MIN 15 MIN 20 MIN 15 MIN 10 MIN HOUSE 1 HR 1 HR 30 MIN 50 MIN 45 MIN DO YOU WHITE TAG OR PLACARD NO YES SPARINGLY YES YES YES HEALTH ONLY & GOOD WORKMANSHIP YES YES YES NO-HLTH ONLY YES DO YOU CHECK OUTLET POLARITY YES YES 5-0 c YES ,,;'0 70 NO NO DO YOU USE INTERNATIONAL CODE YES YES YES YES YES WHO DO YOU CHARGE REINSPECTION NO NO NO NO NO FOR MINOR VIOLOATION RENTAL FEES 2 1/2 TO 3 1/2 YRS SINGLE FAMILY $50 $38 $25 $70 PER 5 YRS $87,50 MULTI $200 + $20 UNIT $30 BLDG+$10 UNIT $35 BLDG+ 10 UNIT $ $90BLDG+$20 UNIT 1ST 2$112+$19EACH ADDITlOr REINSPECTION PENALTY $50 PER UNIT $100 $100 $30 $55 TO $500 NO SHOW PENALTY $75 $75 $75 $30 $75 1/312018 Sterling Codifiers, Inc. E. Landlord To Let Clean Units: No landlord shall permit occupancy of any vacant dwelling unit or rooming unit unless it is substantially clean, sanitary and ft for human occupancy. F. Common Areas Maintenance: Every landlord of a dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling uniL or more than one (1) rooming unit shall be responsible for maintaining, in a safe and sanitary condition, the shared public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof, unless there is a written agreement between the landlord and occupant to the contrary. a Occupanoy Control: No owner or operator shall allow the occupancy of a dweliing, dwelling unit or rooming unit to exceed the number of persons allowed under this and other applicable codes, including the Building and Fire Codes. H. Contact information: The owner or landlord shall be responsible for notifying the City of any change of address or other applicable contact information. if no new contact information is provided, the City will address correspondence to the last known address on file. (Ord. 04-3, 1-6-2004; amd. 2017 Code) /10-2F-13: OCCUPANT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY OF RENTAL DWELLING UNITS: A. Occupant Responsible For Sanitary Condition: Every occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall maintain the dwelling unit or rooming unit in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. / 1. Every floor and floor covering shall be kept substantially clean and sanitary. 2. Every wall and ceiling shall be kept substantially dean and free of dirt or greasy film. 3. No dwelling or the premises thereof shall be used substantially for the storage or handling of garbage. 4. No dwelling or the premises thereof shall be used for the storage or handling of dangerous or hazardous materials beyond typical household use. 5. No occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair or remove any part or portion of the premises or knowingly permit any other occupant or person to do so without consent of the landlord. B. Supplied Facilities; Smoke Detection: The landlord shall have installed 'batteries for all required smoke detectors at the time a new occupant moves into a dwelling unit. Subsequent replacement of batteries required to operate smoke detection equipment shall be the responsibility of occupant • unless otherwise arranged or agreed upon by the respective occupant and landlord. Occupants of a rental dwelling unit shall notify the landlord if they become aware that the smoke detection equipment is not operating properly_ Occupants shall not cause a smoke detector to be removed. http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/codebookAndex,php7book jd=382 16/1; 201 Sterling Cadifiers. ric L Tenant Complaints: Unless there are significant issues that constitute a hazard or danger to the occupants or to the health, safety or general welfare, a teonaeLmust first file a f r complain _the owner, wdtord or desi na -41 if ent Forms for this purpose will be provided by e QQjQpment Services Department. A copy of the form shall be provided to the Code Enforcement 1. The owner or landlord shall have no more than sevenj_la s,oafter receipt of theew.qtten complaint to address the complaint. eee ; " 2. If the complaint is not remedied to the tenants satiefeetton within seven (7) business days, the complainant will notify the Code EnforCe-menr Division. If the Code offncialdoetermines that the complaint is founded, the Code official shall schedule an inspection. lf the owner or landlord refuses entry, the Code official may seek a warrant as stated in subsection B of this section. 3, if violations are found, the owner or landlord shall have fifteen (15) calendar days to remedy the violations. A fee equal to the cost of a second or subsequent reinspection shall be charged to the owner or landlord and paid no more than thirty (30) days after the inspection; however, if further reinspections are needed to ensure compliance, the requisite fee shall be paid prior to any reinspections. 4. The owner or landlord shall not pursue an action for eviction, nor shall the owner or landlord cause any service, facility, equipment or utility required by this Code to be removed, shut off, or discontinued because of, or in retaliation for, filing a complaint under this subsection. piNoce, dupes J. Notice Of Violations: Whenever the Code official determines that a violation of the Housing Code exists, the Code official shall inform the owner or landlord of the violation(s). 1. Right To Appeal: The Code official 5hal} notify the owner or landlord of their right to appeal, and shall provide an appeal application form upon request. 2. Staying Of Order Under Appeal: Except for emergency orders to vacate made according to the requirements of this Code, enforcement of any notice and order of the Code official shall be placed on hold until a determination-is-neaele by the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board. eetee6e. preeeetueee jUeed Celt K. Placarding Procedures For Unfit Properties Or Rental Dwellings Without Rental Dwelling Permit: \ny dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit which is found to be so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public, or is a rental dwelling unit that has not been issued a rental dwelling permit shall be determined to be unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded 1. Placarded Dwellings To Be Vacated: Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or any portion thereof, placarded in accordance with this article by the Code official, shall be vacated immediately or as ordered by the Code official, 2. Reoccupy Placarded Dwelling: No dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or portion thereof, whict has been placarded in accordance with this article, shall again be used for human habitation • until written approval is seoured frorn,.and such placard is removed by, the Code offioial. The hup://www.5terlingcoclifiers,comicodebooldindex.php?boolLidr-382 14/19 DUBUQUE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING CODE 1979 CITY COUNCIL Mayor RICHARD WERTZBERGER Council Members JAMES E. BRADY i/D. MICHAEL KING t."1 CAROLYN FARRELL THOMAS A. TULLY Hou.sing Code Review Ccortmittee William Hammel, Chairman Eileen Fassbinder Doris M. Hingigen Dolores A. Johnson Jackie Kenniker Lorraine Larson Mary Lou Thomsen (Alternate) v." Eric Schulz V Peter J. Takos Marilyn Weydert Rehabilitation Commis,.i(iii Landlady Low Rent Housing Commio Social Services Social Services Project Concern Project Concern Rental Management Realtor League of Women Voters City Manager GILBERT D. CHAVENELLE LEO F. FROMMELT City aerk Bruce Cowhig Robert N. Dunphy Richard J. Feyen Wayne F. Jochum Karl J. Kohnen Arthur J. Roth, Jr. James L. Rubel ROMOLO N. RUSSO Oity Solicitor Housing Code Review Staff Rehabilitation Supervisor Fire Chief Building Commissioner Fire Marshal Leased Housing Supervisor Health Administrator Deputy Building Official Building Officials Building Commissioner Building Commissioner, Asst. Zoning Administrator, Asst. Alvin A. Anderson Roy T. French Roger F. Hanselmann Robert A. McCarten Steven K. Neyens Deputie Richard J. Feyen David M, Shurts Richard G. Firziaff James L. Rubel Gerald T. Swift Leon J. Zaszczurynski Edward C. Zenner t-1rr&.ai &t11111r r )iC 1x.,114 r'1 Each Adult Must: Provide Photo ID and Complete the APPLICATION. We collect as many Applications as possible. We check references. We do not rent to anyone whose references we cannot contact. We do not allow anyone to move in immediately. We do not rent to the ls` Applicant; we rent to the best APPLICANT meeting requirements. We make decisions based on Personal History, not Personal Appearance. Learned of vacancy — AD IN PAPER FOR RENT SIGN _ CALLED OFFICE FROM Address of unit applied for Rent $ Move In Date APPLICANT NAME BIRTHDATE SOCIAL SECURITY # DRIVERS LICENSE STATE NAMES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF ALL PERSONS WHO WILL OCCUPY UNIT (INCLUDING AGES OF MINORS): 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6. TELEPHONE NUMBER BEST CONTACT NUMBER TIME PRESENT PRESENT ADDRESS LANDLORD PHONE DATES OF RENT $ REASON FOR MOVING OCCUPANCY PREVIOUS PREVIOUS ADDRESS LANDLORD PHONE DATES OF RENT$ OCCUPANCY REASON FOR MOVING EMPLOYER'S NAME POSITION HELD HOW LONG ADDRESS SUPERVISOR PHONE APPROXIMATE MONTHLY NET PAY $ ADDITIONAL INCOME SOURCE AMOUNT $ CREDIT REFERENCE CREDIT REFERENCE BANK NAME & ADDRESS CHECKING _ Y N SAVINGS Y N UTILITIES PRESENTLY IN YOUR NAME? GAS ELECTRIC WATER SEWER GARBAGE NONE 1. EVER BEEN CONVICTED ON A CHARGE INVOLVING ILLEGAL USE OF ALCOHOL, POSSESSION, MANUFACTURE OR DISTRIBUTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR PLEAD "NO CONTEST" TO ANY DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL CHARGES? YES NO 2. A CURRENT USER OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE? YES NO 3. EVER CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR AGGRAVATED MISDEMEANOR? YES NO 4. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CHARGED/CONVICTED/PLEADED "NO CONTEST" TO ANY SEX OFFENDER CHARGES? YES NO 5. EVER PAID RENT LATE? YES NO 6. EVER BEEN A DEFENDANT IN A FORCIBLE ENTRY & DETAINER (EVICTION) ACTION? YES NO 7. EVER BEEN A DEFENDANT IN A MONEY JUDGEMENT ACTION? YES NO 8. ANY ADVERSE CREDIT CONDITIONS/SITUATIONS THAT WILL SHOW UP ON A CREDIT REPORT? YES NO PLEASE EXPLAIN ANY "YES" RESPONSES ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE VEHICLE MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR . PLATE NON -RELATIVE REFERENCE ADDRESS PHONE NEAREST LIVING REALTIVE ADDRESS PHONE EMERGENCY CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE 1 authorize Landlord to check information for verification by all available means: consumer reporting agencies, public records, and current/previous rental property owners, employers, and personal references. Reverification or investigation of preliminary findings is not required. If any answers are found to be incorrect, any Rental Agreement becomes void & will be sufficient reason for eviction & loss of Security Deposit. I also authorize verification of Employment, Military Status, Bank Accounts, Credit History (including Bureau Report), Criminal Records, Rental History, Income, Evictions/Judgments, Student Status. I declare that my Rental history & Credit records are in good standing & understand that if I am accepted & fail to complete this transaction by promptly signing any required papers, any deposit may be forfeited.