Departmental Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) from Presenting DepartmentsCopyrighted
April 22, 2020
City of Dubuque Work Session - Bottom # 10.
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Fire Department COOP Plan
Water Department COOP Plan
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Public Works Department COOP Plan
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Information Services Department
Date 4/15/2020 Updated
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Information Services
Department provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization
maintains the capability to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies.
COOP planning is the effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government
functions and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of
the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual".
The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan
is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked and alternate business
processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any
time -with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a
specified time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue
operations until given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be
predicted. Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a
variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective
COOP Plans with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the
event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the
department's ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide
services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected
area may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Information Services
Department Manager.
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Section I. Essential Functions/Services
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for Information Services Department
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential Function
Priority (AAA,
AA, A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Information Services
Ensuring Enterprise
Voice and Data
Communications are
functional and error-
free I
'AAA
Senior Network
Administrator, Lead
Application/Network
Analyst, IS
Manager, CEC,
Wired and wireless
communications
infrastructure, network
devices (switches,
router, firewall),) user
end point devices (desk
phones, and Vendor
support
NCS, Racom, WIN,
ImOn, CS Tech,
Engineering -
Traffic
Information Services
Ensuring Enterprise
Communication
applications such as e-
mail are functional and
error -free
AM
Senior Network
Administrator, IS
Manager, CEC,
WIN, ImOn,
Microsoft
Internet Services,
applications (Shoretel,
network monitoring)
Access to Office365
Cloud, Vendor
Support
Information Services
Ensuring Critical
Enterprise Systems —
defined as Public
Safety, Public Health,
Emergency
Management and
Financial/Billing/Payroll,
Databases,
Applications,
Laserfiche document
management,
equipment for printing,
scanning and mail
processing are
accessible, functional
and error -free
AA
IS Manager and all
IS Staff, CEC,
NCS, Printer and
Mail Equipment
vendor
Critical Systems
Applications housed
at City Hall Annex,
DLEC, City Hall and
EOC; Printer and
mailing equipment
City Hall, servers,
network connectivity,
internet connectivity,
forms — bills, checks,
and envelopes
Information Services
Department Payroll
Processing
A
User Technology
Specialist/IS
Manager
Timesheets and
payroll software
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority -
B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Information Services
Ensuring Important
B
IS Manager and all IS
Important Systems
Enterprise Systems
are functional and
Staff, CEC, NCS,
Printer and Mail
Applications housed at
City Hall including Printer
error -free—
Equipment vendor
and mailing equipment
"Important" systems
are defined as any
that aren't defined
as "Critical." These
systems may
become "Critical"
defined by the
emergency.
City Hall Annex servers,
network connectivity,
internet connectivity,
forms — bills, checks, and
envelopes
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Commented [CBI]: Fill in AAA (highest), AA, or A for each
Commented [CK2R1]: done
Information Services
Performing Network
maintenance and
Security Updates
including security
patches, updating
and troubleshooting
B
Senior Network
Administrator Lead
Application/Network
Analysts,
City Hall Annex/City
Hall/DLEC servers,
network connectivity,
internet connectivity
Information Services
Performing End
Point
(Computers,
Tablets) Support
so equipment is
functional and
error -free
B
All IS staff
Computers and Tablets
Located within City
Facilities
Information Services
Performing End
Point
(Computers,
Tablets) setup,
deployment and
support for
remote
(displaced)
workers
B
All IS Staff
Spare Desktop and Laptop
Computers, printers,
wireless access cards,
spare tablets, spare
phones, internet access
Information Services
Performing
endpoint
maintenance and
deployment of
surveillance
cameras and
software
B
Racom/Lead
Applications/Network
Analyst
Cameras, Software,
Connectivity, Internet
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Information Services
Installation of new
software
C
All staff
City Hall Annex or DLEC
Con premise servers or
Cloud
Information Services
Installation of new
hardware
C
All staff
City Hall Annex or DLEC
Data Centers
Information Services
Installation of new
data communications
(broadband)
C
IS
Manage/Engineering
1 Traffic/ImOn
Information Services
Providing support for
Electronic Signs,
kiosks and
information bulletin
boards so devices
are functional and
error -free
C
IS Manager/Lead
Application/Network
Analyst
Electronic signs, kiosks,
information bulletin
boards, transit
informational signs,
connectivity
Information Services
Providing Training for
applications and
issues
C
Help Desk/IS
Manager
Training Resources
Resource Requirements
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• Ensuring Enterprise Voice and Data Communications are functional and error -free
• Ensuring Enterprise Communication applications are functional and error -free
• Ensuring Critical Enterprise Systems are accessible, functional and error -free. "Critical"
is defined as Public Safety, Public Health, Emergency Management and
Financial/Billing/Payroll, Databases, Laserfiche. Depending on the emergency and
circumstances of the continuity of operations additional systems mat be deemed
"critical."
• To maintain voice and data communications requires physical infrastructure (fiber
optics, telephone circuits, low voltage wiring) network firewall, network switches,
and power to function and be error free.
• Network monitoring software and staff/vendors with network troubleshooting skills to
respond to issues are required.
• Ensuring Enterprise Communication applications are functional and error -free
requires functional servers, databases, applications
• Key personnel to perform maintenance of voice and data communications functions
include Senior Network Administrator, Lead Application/Network Analyst, IS
Manager. Vendors including CEC, NCS, Racom, WIN, ImOn, CS Technologies,
CenturyLink, Verizon and US Cellular. Engineering — Traffic personnel could perform
this function with vendors as back-up.
• Physical infrastructure (fiber optics, telephone circuits, network firewall, network
switches, low voltage wiring) along with services and power would be essential
within 12 hours of any loss.
• Enterprise Communication applications require Internet Services, functional
applications (Shoretel, network monitoring) access to any cloud resources,
monitoring systems and, Vendor Support
• Critical Enterprise Systems are defined as Public Safety, Public Health, Emergency
Management and Financial/Billing/Payroll, Databases, and Laserfiche. Each of these
applications, requires access to servers, software, databases. Access to equipment
for printing, scanning and mail processing must be accessible, functional and error -
free
• All non -critical functions can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical
roles or until additional personnel and resources become available.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority
1
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions
when the leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for
an orderly and predefined transition of leadership.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
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Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Information Services Manager —
Senior Network Administrator
Lead Application/Network
Administrator— City hall
Annex and DLEC
User Technology Specialist
Information Technology
Specialist
Senior Network
Administrator
Senior Network Administrator
Lead Application/Network
Admins
Information services
manager
All IS Staff
Outsourced to Vendors
Help Desk Public and
private partners
• Succession of Information Services Manager will take place in the event of death,
incapacitation, voluntary temporary leave, resignation or removal from duty
• Succession of User Technology Specialist will take place in the event of death,
incapacitation, voluntary temporary leave, resignation or removal from duty
• In the event of death, incapacitation, resignation or removal from duty of the entire IS
staff vendor partners including CEC, NCS and Racom, Verizon, US Cellular would
be contacted to manage critical infrastructure (Voice, Data and Server) Desktop
helpdesk functions would be shared with vendors and Public and Private IS
personnel if available.
• Successor(s) is(are) notified by phone or in person
• Terminating conditions would include return to duties or permanent reassignment of
duties/rehiring of staff
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Information
Services Manager
Decision Maker for
all critical,
important and non-
essential functions
Senior Network
Administrator
Incapacitation or
unavailability of the
Manager
None
Senior Network
Administrator
Decision maker for
network security,
server and
applications
Lead Application
Network Analysts
Incapacitation or
unavailability of the
Senior network
Administrator
Security,
applications and
purchasing
decisions
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
Alternate Operating Facilities In the event of the loss of City Hall Annex — The data
center of the Dubuque law Enforcement Center (DLEC) would become the main Data
Center for "Critical" and "Important" enterprise systems. Staff would work at home to the
greatest extent possible. If homes were destroyed or non -available, alternate operating
facilities with secure access to house up to 7 staff, with high speed Internet and network
connectivity would be required. Fire suppression system, back-up power generator,
handicapped accessible, multiple ingress/egress points would be required. The EOC is
the preferred site if it is unavailable then co -location at public or private data center
would be the alternate site.
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> Alternate Service Delivery Remote service delivery would be accomplished by work
from home or from an alternate site. Flex shifting with 24x7 on -call is instituted. Remote
control capabilities would be used to provide troubleshooting assistance to all work from
home and work from alternate locations.
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ The most critical systems include support of voice and data communications as well as
data repositories. By design voice and data systems can be accessed remotely so
critical communications would be transferred using built-in capabilities to re -program
and modify how calls are taken or data is routed. Data s replicated between DLEC and
City Hall Annex so data from each site would backup the other site. Databases would
be recovered at the alternate site.
❖ Interoperable communications between the department's staff, management, and essential
internal and external staff would be accomplished by the following:
➢ Use of E-mail communication using Office365 along with Teams, SharePoint, Intranet
➢ Update Shoretel phone system modifying work groups and individual call handling
functionality dependent on location and modification of service delivery
➢ Use notification features on phones, computers and e-mail for messages from Teams
➢ Deploying wireless access points to staff here internet and network connectivity is weak
or not available
➢ Responding to needs for equipment (ie Work from Home Computers, Wireless Services
Smart Phones, Tablets)
➢ Responding to needs for resource access and communication from alternate work
locations including vpn, GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting, GotoWebinar, Openvoice
conference calling
➢ To insure the highest quality and most available communication with other
organizations, emergency personnel, critical customers and the public all essential
personnel to Public safety preemptive and priority Cellular plans with unlimited data
❖ The procedure to access data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and
functions would be to:
> Request Access to Tools GoToMyPC, GoToWebinar, VPN for Critical Users, cell
phones, computers, tablets, Internet using WebQA
➢ IS will use RescueAssist software for remote control of WFH devices and PDQ for
access to office devices
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery
purposes are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will
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minimize information and data loss. All data repositories at City hall Annex and DLEC
would be considered vital.
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
All Databases, files
electronic
DLEC — City Hall
Annex Replicate
Section VI. COOP Implementation
:• Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Activation of the EOC and circumstances indicating significant change in work
location or operation
• Group Text Message to staff indicating we are in EOC
• On-line Meeting to brief staff on situation and Identify work location options
• Identify if Work from Home (WFH) is an option
• Assess critical infrastructure and system accessibility status at alternate locations
• Choose location and relocate
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• WFH staff are active with designated call-taker(s)
• Determine process for deployment and checkout of equipment to be used at
alternate facility
• 24x7 on -call started with schedule in place
• Alternate site(s) are outfitted with equipment
• Equipment deployed to Work from Home staff with Agreement to Terms and
Conditions (Appendix A)
• Daily communication on status of work, issues and barriers to success
• Update FAQ's and Training Information
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
➢ Notification by text that we are clear to return
➢ Recovery of Shoretel operations back to non -emergency
➢ Reclaim licenses for GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting for staff not working from home
➢ Reclaim any equipment issued for Emergency WFH setups
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
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Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how
to execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire
city. To achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
• Inclusion of COOP in IS new Employee orientation
• Annual review of department COOP
• Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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Appendix A
Temporary Equipment Loan Agreement
Information Services has provided with a temporary
laptop/Desktop/iPad/ iPhone for use during the Emergency. This is not a
permanent device for you to keep. (Circle Each Checked Out)
Laptops will come with a power supply and mouse.
Desktop will have one 21" screen, keyboard, mouse, power cords, wireless card
iPad will have a charger and lighting cable.
iPhone will have a charger and lighting cable.
Once the Emergency has passed, you will be required to return the
temporary equipment back to Information Services within 5 business days unless other
arrangements have been made. Information Services will send you an email when you should
return it.
I understand City of Dubuque rules governing technology use apply this device and that
materials on the device are subject to a open records request under the Iowa Examination of
Public Records law, Iowa Code, Chapter 22.
Borrower:
IS Staff:
Date of Check out:
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2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
City Managers Office
Date 4.1.20
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque City Manager's Office provides
guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill
its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure
the continued performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard
operations become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The
continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated,
leadership succession plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be
activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -
with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified
time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until
given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted.
Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential
failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans
with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's
ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or
support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area
may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager.
Section I. Lines Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all
circumstances
and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
❖ Identify the essential functions for your department
■ Prioritize the Essential Functions as measured by time criticality.
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• Time criticality is the amount of time that a function/process can be suspended
before it adversely affects the department's core mission.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for City Manager's Office
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA,
AA, A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Administration of
the organization
AAA
MVM/Goodmann
+ Burbach
Reliable communication
method (City cell phone,
computer/tablet, email)
Administration
Payroll
AA
Schreyer,
Valentine/Hilkin
Computer/tablet, email,
access to finance system
Administration
Processing of
City Council
meetings
AAA
MVM +
Hilkin/City
Clerk's Office +
ACM
Computer/tablet, access
to internet for Novus
Legislative
Legislative
correspondence
AAA
Goodmann/MVM
Reliable communication
method (City cell phone,
computer/tablet, email)
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority -
B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Purchasing &
other finance
functions
B
Valentine/Schreyer
Computer/tablet, access
to network & finance
system, Pcard
Administration
Citizen
complaint
/response
B
Burbach/Valentine
Computer/tablet, phone,
internet to access
WebQA ideal
Administration
Key admin
support-
meeting
scheduling,
information
support &
research
B
Hilkin/Valentine +
Schreyer
Reliable communication
method (City cell phone,
computer/tablet, email),
conference call room
number list, access to
network and LaserFiche
system
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority -
C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Additional
admin support-
filing, scanning,
etc
C
Hilkin, Valentine,
Schreyer
Computer + multifunction
access and access to
LaserFiche system will
limit extent this can be
completed
Administration
Organizational
C
Burbach/Stickfort
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development
(also, project -
(training,
specific leads
process
identified)
improvement,
etc)
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
■ Each essential function requires personnel & special skills, equipment & systems, vital
records and data, and consumable office supplies to accomplish.
• Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
• Identify key personnel and backups.
• Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill
essential functions.
• Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers,
employees from other departments etc. to complete essential functions.
• Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office
supplies required to perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30
days following the emergency. Do not include resources that may be useful but are
not essential to the activity.
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until
additional personnel and resources become available.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the
leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and
predefined transition of leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key
positions within the department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Conditions
City Manager
ACM Goodmann
ACM Burbach
Successor will be notified via phone
by predecessor unless not humanly
possible. Change in leadership will
be communicated to Mayor & CC by
phone and dept managers, in
writing. City Council could take
action to re -assign responsibility if
they chose.
Additional line of succession:
Finance & Budget Director, Human
Resources Manager. If natural
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disaster hit City Hall removing all of
these individuals, department
manager from a remote facility with
tenure and experience managing
large numbers of staff would be
appointed by Mayor & City Council.
Resources available from ICMA to
support: Interim City Manager
Toolkit + personal support
Office Manager
Secretary
Secretary Schreyer
Successor will be approved by City
Valentine
Manager and notified via phone by
predecessor unless not humanly
possible.
❖ Establish succession procedures
• Conditions under which succession will take place
• Method of notification
■ Terminating conditions
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be delegated
Type of Authority
Position
Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations
on
Delegation
Signing of contracts
Financial
City Manager
or designee
Authority
delegated to
department
heads of
Finance staff
with written
permission
Contracts
over $500,000
need City
Council
Approval
Organizational operational
changes (change in service,
suspension of policies,
closing of facilities)
Emergency
authority
City Manager
Authority
remains with
Acting City
Manager.
Authority may
be delegated in
writing to
department
heads for
certain
changes.
Signing off on Payroll & POs
Financial
ACM Burbach
If Burbach
unavailable,
City Manager or
ACM can sign.
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If neither
available PIO
can sign.
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
➢ Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
• Facility allows immediate capability to operate under potential threat conditions including but
not limited to WMD threats
• Identify sufficient space and equipment to sustain the relocating organization
• Identify and establish pre -positioned resources or contingency contracts with appropriate
resource providers (i.e. office supplies, medical supplies, etc)
■ Ensure alternate facilities provide for logistical support, services and infrastructure systems
(e.g., water, electrical power, heating and air conditioning)
■ Provide for sustained operations within 12 hours and for a period of up to 30 days
• Address considerations for the health and safety of relocated employees
• Address physical security and access controls
Summary of Facility and Infrastructure Requirements at Alternate Facilit
Near -Site Location: None identified at this
time _
Required:
Structure / Facilities
Weather proof
Utilities
Water, sewage, electricity (generator backup)
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Voice and data transmission lines are
essential. Office phones can be forwarded to
City and personal cells.
Access to City Hall mail can be suspended
temporarily but should be available within 1
week
Most employees will require GoToMyPC to
effectively function from non -network location.
Access to City network
Equipment and/or systems
While not immediately necessary, ability to
scan is preferred for long-term operations.
This can be achieved using photo -taking on
phones for emergency needs.
Facility specific Emergency Response Plans,
equipment (health and safety items)
Fire suppression system, back-up power
generator, handicapped accessible, multiple
ingress/egress points
Alternative Facilities:
1. City Hall
2. City Hall Annex
3. Multicultural Family Center
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If natural disaster impacted this downtown "complex", Municipal Services Center and Emergency
Operations Center would be next alternatives.
City Managers Office would also coordinate all departments in City Hall and City Hall Annex were
required to relocate for an extended period of time. Priority would be given to functions that needed a
physical presence for community interaction, and facilities would be analyzed based on their access to
walk-up public traffic and technology needs. Potential locations could include the Multicultural Family
Center, Grand River Center, Five Flags Center, and Kennedy Mall.
❖ Alternate Service Delivery
> Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to prevent
spread of disease.
A. All employees have the ability to telework. Ability to work paperlessly will depend on guidance
from Finance re: payroll, accounts payable, etc.
B. All employees are able to work flex schedule hours with the approval of their supervisor, if
applicable.
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
Phone, Office365 (portal.office.com), GoToMyPC, internet, network access to access FinPlus and
LaserFiche. For management staff, radio communications can be used if phones are not available.
Emergency Phone available in the City Manager's Office on office secretary desk to north (when
computer system is down this phone will still work.).
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
Automated answer recording established in Shoretel to efficiently transfer calls to appropriate
person ("Call Tree"). Phones transferred to other extensions/cell phones, Microsoft Teams &
Sharepoint used for other communications.
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
GoToMeetings or Open Voice Conference Room for organized meetings, including daily/regular
CMO staff meetings if staff are not working in same space. Microsoft Teams chats & video calls for
additional communication
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical
customers and the public
With City Council: regular e-mail and phone updates as needed.
With emergency personnel/department heads: phone, e-mail, and radio use. Burbach, Hilkin have
GoToMtg admin accounts and can host virtual (phone and video) calls as needed. Open Voice
conference call "rooms" are available for voice only meetings. There are conf rooms assigned to
City Manager, Office Manager, Secretary, Office Specialist. ACM also has an Open Voice
Conference call room.
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With public: City website, social media, press releases, CodeRed if needed, mail if needed
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and
functions.
GoToMyPC to access LaserFiche, network files, internet shortcuts & software
Use internet to access: Novus for City Council Meetings, WebQA to process citizen requests
Section V. Safeguarding Vital records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes
are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information
and data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of
authority; staffing assignments; policy or procedural records
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and
acquisition files; official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance
records and property management and inventory records
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File,
Record, or
Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy,
electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Payroll
Electronic
LaserFische
NO
City Server
Accounts Payable
Electronic
LaserFische
NO
City Server
Accounts
Receivable
Electronic
LaserFische
NO
City Server
Employee
Records
Paper "personnel"
file kept in CMO.
Critical
personal/HR
records kept by
HR
Human
Resources City
Hall
YES, department
personnel files
City Server
CMO and
Leadership Team
contact list
Electronic -
OneDrive
ACM hosts on
OneDrive
NO
F: contact list
accessibly by
Burbach,
secretaries
CMO and all dept
COOPs
Electronic —
Sharepoint>City
of Dubuque Team
site
NO
Administrative
Policies
www.citvofdubuqu
NO
e.org/codi
Section VI. COOP Implementation
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This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
■ Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of
the emergency and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
o General emergency directives come from City Manager and EOC operation
o City Manager assesses necessity of changes in procedures — work in person at another
location, telecommuting, prioritization of activities
o In City Manager's absence, responsibility for decision -making lies with Assistant City
Manager
■ Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and
notification process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced
in this section.
o City Manager will notify staff by group e-mail requesting immediate response, following
up with text or phone call as needed.
o Initial e-mail or phone contact will include instructions for reporting to work physically or
remotely.
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for
the continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
o Initial e-mail or phone contact will include instructions for reporting to work, including
whether there will be staggered schedules, telecommuting, or special assignments
based upon the nature of the emergency.
o Staff will notify the City Manager by e-mail or phone of alternative schedules.
o Staff will have Microsoft Teams open for communication through the duration of the
event, and will be available by cell phone (voice and text) and e-mail.
o If a staff member will be working telecommuting, they will make arrangements to forward
their calls from their desk phone to their cell phone.
o If the desk phone at 563-589-4110 cannot be staffed, calls to that line will be forwarded
to the Secretary's cell phone.
o If the event is anticipated to require extended day and weekend staffing, staggered
schedules will be arranged.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and procedures
for acquiring a new facility.
• When situation is determined to be ready for normal operations, City Manager
will notify staff through e-mail requesting response, following up with text or
phone call as needed, regarding when and where to return to work.
• Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
• When situation is determined to be ready for normal operations, City Manager
will notify staff through e-mail requesting response, following up with text or
phone call as needed, regarding when and where to return to work.
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Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to
execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To
achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
• Annual review of department COOP, and inclusion of COOP overview in orientation of all
new CMO staff members
• Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• ACM will coordinate with Dubuque County Emergency Management Coordinator to ensure
annual review of all departmental COOPs under the directive of the City Manager.
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2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Human Resources Department
March 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Human Resources
Department provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization
maintains the capability to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies.
COOP planning is the effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government
functions and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of
the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual".
The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan
is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked and alternate business
processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any
time -with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a
specified time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue
operations until given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be
predicted. Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a
variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective
COOP Plans with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the
event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the
department's ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide
services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected
area may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Human Resources
Director.
Human Resources
Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under
all circumstances and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for Human Resources Department
Prioritize the Essential Functions as measured by time criticality. Time criticality is the
amount of time that a function/process can be suspended before it adversely affects the
department's core mission.
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/
Program
Essential Function
Priority
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office Supplies
Human Capital
Establish Emergency
Labor Pool &
Credentialing
process
1
SWEC/AII HR Staff
Internet
Computer (Device)
SharePoint
Email
Phone
Talent
Acquisition/Human
Capital
Recruitment Process
with focus on
Essential Personnel
1
SWEC/Sec Blus
Computer (Device)
Internet
NeoGov
Online Recruitment flow
Email
Employment
Offer letters,
background checks
(focus on essential
personnel);
credentialing
1
Director/Sec.
Koppes
Computer (Device)
Internet
Online Recruitment flow
Email
HR Shared Drive
Benefits
Critical and essential
benefits counseling
and services to
employees
2
HR Assistant/All
HR staff
Computer (Device)
Phone
Internet
Email
Benefits
Unemployment claim
response
1
HR Assistant/Sec
Blus & Sec.
Koppes
Computer (Device)
Internet
IWD online portal (access)
Benefits
FMLA guidance and
processing
1
HR Assistant/ Sec
Blus & Sec
Koppes/City
Attorney Office
Staff Quann &
Weston
Computer (Device)
Internet
Intranet
Phone
Employee
Relations
Declaration &
Statutory
Interpretation;
Responsive Guidance
& Policy Development
& Communication
Strategies
1
Director/City
Attorney's
Office/Finance
(Payroll)/Assist.
CM
Computer (Device)
Internet
Email
Phone
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Employee
Initial Payroll set up
1
Human Resources
Computer (Device_
Relations
and EE changes
Assistant/Sec
Internet (eFinancePlus)
Koppes & Payroll
staff within Finance
Email
Phone
Department (e.g.
Weideman, Ross)
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Semi-
Essential
Function
Priority
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administrative Support
Invoice
and
payables
processing
1
Secretaries
Blus/Koppes
Computer (Device)
Internet
FinancePlus
Email
Employee Benefits
Life
insurance
death
claim
processing
2
HR Assistant/ Sec
Koppes/Labor Pool
Computer (Device)
Secure shared F: Drive
Internet
HR Assist. Checklist
Benefits
FROI and
referral
1-2
HR
Assistant/Confidential
Account Clerks in
Police, Fire &/or
Public Works, etc.
Computer (Device)
Internet
Provider Portal Access
Scanner or Camera Phone
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Non -Essential
Function
Priority
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Learning and
Development
Training
1
All HR staff
Except for Training
Related to Disaster
Specific Needs, this
activity is suspended
Talent Acquisition
Job Fairs
3
Sec Blus &
SWEC
Activity is suspended
Employee Relations
Retirement Pages,
Wellness Committee
Initiatives, Non-
essential policy
review/development,
employee
performance
guidance/assistance
to department
managers/supervisors,
2
All HR staff
Activity is suspended;
except gross
employee conduct
issues
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except gross issues or
as mandated by
federal or state law
Records
Employee personnel
file filing
3
Sec Blus
Activity is suspended
Resource Requirements Identified- Each essential function requires personnel & special
skills, equipment & systems, vital records and data, and consumable office supplies to
accomplish.
♦ Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
■ Identify key personnel and backups.
■ Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to
backfill essential functions.
■ Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees,
volunteers, employees from other departments etc.to complete
essential functions.
♦ Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office
supplies required to perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up
to 30 days following the emergency. Do not include resources that may be
useful but are not essential to the activity.
• Network data is backed up at the City Hall Annex.
• Computer Access (Internet and Network Access)
• Voice and Data (Transmission and Reception)
• Employee Personnel Files are all paper copy at this time
• Contracts for benefit providers are all paper copy at this time
• WC claims, Insurance Claims, Unemployment Claims, Notification
and New Hire documents, and credentialing are all being
transitioned to electronic (non -paper) processes at this time.
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until
additional personnel and resources become available.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions
when the leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for
an orderly and predefined transition of leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other
leadership/key positions within the department.
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Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Director Stickfort
Strategic Workforce
Equity Coordinator
(SWEC) Dougherty
Human Resources
Assistant Noel
SWEC Dougherty
Secretary Blus
Human Resources
Assistant Noel) /
Director Stickfort
Human Resources
Assistant Noel
Secretary Koppes or
Director Stickfort
SWEC Dougherty
Secretary Blus
SWEC Dougherty
Secretary Koppes
Secretary Koppes
Human Resources
Assistant Noel
Secretary Blus
Succession procedures
■ Conditions under which succession will take place
• Incapacitation (illness, injury, death) for greater than 10 days
• Inaccessible or unavailable (communications out, out of area, familial conditions,
grieving, travel) during the disaster event for greater than 10 days
■ Method of notification
1.Phone call or text,
2. Email or IM
3. Memo, as appropriate for timeliness
3. Drop/knock at door notification (memo or in -person)
■ Terminating conditions
• When incapacitating or inaccessible condition resolves and hand-off is formally
communicated.
Authority delegation for making key policy determinations and decisions during a
COOP event. Delegations of authority — who, by position, is authorized to make decision or act
on behalf of the department director or other key individuals.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
Type of Authority
Position
Triggering
Limitations on
delegated
Holding
Conditions
Delegation
Authority
Hiring
Review of Hiring
Director
Emergent Need;
Must be within
recommendation
Process &
Fed, State or
legal and local
to CM
Recommendation
Local
emergency
disaster
policy
authority at
time of
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declaration or
emergency
operation and/or
unavailable
emergency
and Director is
not available
Approval/Denial
of Contingent
Offer of
Employment
Offer contingent
employment or
final decision for
hiring
contingency
issues
Director
Emergent Need;
Fed, State or
Local
emergency
disaster
declaration or
emergency
operation
Must be within
legal and local
policy
authority at
time of
emergency
and Director is
not available
Signature
Limited for
Contracts
Director
Emergent Need;
Fed, State or
Local
emergency
disaster
declaration or
emergency
operation
Must be within
legal and local
policy
authority at
time of
emergency
and Director is
not available
Signature or
Approval
Routine
processes (e.g.
time/attendance
records,
purchasing,
payables,
request of critical
supplies or
equipment
related to
emergency
and/or COOP
implementation)
Director
Fed, State or
Local
emergency
disaster
declaration or
emergency
operation
Must be within
legal and local
policy
authority at
time of
emergency
and Director is
not available
Workers'
Compensation
Processing and
payment
approval
Access and
direct billing for
workers'
compensation
activities
Human
Resources
Assistant
Emergent need,
Fed, State or
Local
emergency
disaster
declaration or
emergency
operation
Must be within
legal, contract,
and local
policy
authority at
time of
emergency
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Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and
personnel.
■ Facility allows immediate capability to operate under potential threat conditions
including but not limited to WMD threats
■ Identify enough space and equipment to sustain the relocating organization
■ Identify and establish pre -positioned resources or contingency contracts with
appropriate resource providers (i.e. office supplies, medical supplies, etc)
■ Ensure alternate facilities provide for logistical support, services and infrastructure
systems (e.g., water, electrical power, heating and air conditioning)
■ Provide for sustained operations within 12 hours and for a period of up to 30 days
■ Address considerations for the health and safety of relocated employees
■ Address physical security and access controls
Summary of Facility and Infrastructure Requirements at Alternate Facilit
Near -Site Location:
Required:
Telework/Working from the employee's
home
Equipment/Software & Application
Access/Internet; virtual meetings, flexible
shifts
Multicultural Family Center
Staff workspace; Wi-Fi or ethernet to
Internet; computers (devices); utilities;
network access
Bunker Hill — Admin Space
Staff workspace; Wi-Fi or ethernet to
Internet; computers (devices); utilities;
network access
Library
Staff workspace; Wi-Fi or ethernet to
Internet; computers (devices); utilities;
network access
❖ Alternate Service Delivery
Alternative service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to
prevent spread of disease.
■ Guidance, tools or services needed from other county or government organizations
to achieve social distancing
■ Establish regular messaging sites for staff (physical posting, CODI, interactive
webinar
■ Identify the department's technology needs related to large-scale telecommuting.
■ Address considerations for flex shifting.
■ All meetings and communication with staff conducted electronically
■ Development of employee -related policies and/or procedures to implement federal,
state, and/or municipal guidance
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Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
➢ GoToMeeting; GoToMyPC, OpenVoice (logmein), telephone tree and ShoreTel
forwarding
❖ Method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
➢ Completed via IS guidance and support
➢ Employees will order needed work supplies using P-cards for delivery to their homes.
❖ Procedure(s) for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
➢ Daily Open voice call
➢ Each has a City issued and their own personal cell phones
➢ Email
➢ Cloud (SharePoint and Teams sites)
❖ Procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical
customers and the public
➢ Go To Webinar
> Open Voice Meeting
➢ Phone
➢ Email
❖ Procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities
and functions.
➢ Critical access is through internet access
➢ Transitioning all provider billing/payment systems to electronic with access permissions
for at least 2 Human Resources staff
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery
purposes are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will
minimize information and data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of
authority; staffing assignments; policy or procedural records
➢ Emergency plans and Human Resources COOP which outlines succession, delegation
of authority, staffing assignment, and contact information is stored in a binder in
Director's office City Hall, on Human Resources Teams folder, file named HR COOP,
and on HR Shared (F: Drive) in file named COOP.
➢ Administrative Policies and Procedures and Employee Manual are on CODI webpages
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❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and
acquisition files; official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance
records and property management and inventory records
➢ Laserfiche
➢ FinancePlus
➢ HR Shared File (f:)
❖ Include provisions for classified or sensitive data
➢ Access limited to only those with delegated authority
➢ Review of confidentiality expectations; signed understanding and agreement to comply
❖ Identify location and accessibility to vital records
➢ Paper employee personnel files are in double -locked vertical personnel file closet within
Sec Blus and Sec Koppes' office space.
➢ CBA's are on CODI and in binder in Director Stickfort's office (overhead locked shelf)
➢ Provider contracts are on shared F: drive or in paper files horizontal filing cabinets in
Director Stickfort's office
❖ Include procedures for date back-up and restoration
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File,
Record, or
Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy,
electronic)
Pre -positioned
at Alternate
Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third
Location (at:)
Emergency
Labor Pool
electronic
Cloud site
NA
Shared F:
Drive for
Human
Resources
eFinancePlus
electronic
Auto -back up
NA
Employee
Personnel Files
Hardcopy
Some are
maintained
with/in the
employing
department
As needed
No digitizing
(vulnerability
here)
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
■ Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate
assessment of the emergency and determination of the best course of action for
response and recovery.
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■ Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and
notification process, such as notification trees or automated software should be
referenced in this section.
➢ Human Resources Group text
➢ Department calling tree
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
■ Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational
procedures, for the continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
➢ Communication methods established and shared
v Initial assignments to make alternate sites operation and priority to establish
communication systems
✓ Address basic utility needs — electric, internet, heat/cooling
➢ Address safety, security, and cleanliness
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
■ Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
♦ Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and
procedures for acquiring a new facility.
✓ If returning to regular facility — Department manager or designee will
assure all systems functioning
✓ If changing to a different alternate site, see Phase II above.
♦ Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
➢ Individual text, phone, or email to direct personnel to return to normal or
need to change locations as appropriate.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how
to execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire
city. To achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
■ All HR employees were involved and provided input into development of the COOP
■ Annual review and update of department COOP with HR staff by HR Director
■ Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
■ Annual testing and updating as needed of emergency alert and notification
procedures and systems
■ Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN
DUBUQUE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
June 27, 2008
Update April 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for Dubuque County Public Health provides guidance for personnel of
Dubuque County Health Department, the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association, and the City of Dubuque Health
Services Department to ensure these organizations maintain the capability to fulfill all of their assigned essential
functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the continued
performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations become
overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The local public health agencies must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the agency must be capable of implementation at any time -with or without
warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The agency must implement the plan and attain operational capability within twelve hours of notification of
a COOP event and will provide for the ability to continue operations for at least 30 days after the
emergency.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted. Therefore,
the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no agency will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans without
coordination with the county within which the agency resides and their respective governing bodies.
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the agency's ability to continue
to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Agency and non -agency personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be made
available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
Dubuque County Board of Health and Board of Supervisors
Iowa Code Chapters 137 and 80
City of Dubuque
Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Dubuque County Public Health's business functions and services that must be continued under all circumstances and
cannot suffer a significant interruption.
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Dubuque County COOP
April 2020
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for Dubuque County Public Health
Critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential Function
(PH Essential Service
in Bold)
Priority
(AAA, AA,
or A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Community Relations
LINK PEOPLE TO
NEEDED PERSONAL
HEALTH SERVICES
Respond to questions from
clients/general public about
access to immunization
clinics and health services
A
VNA
Immunization
Coordinator,
VNA
Immunization
clerk, VNA case
managers,
health care
providers, PH
PIO
Phones, cell phone, internet,
computer
County Health Dept and
City of Dubuque Health
Services Dept
LINK PEOPLE TO
HEALTH SERVICES
Communication &
collaboration with local
board of health, board of
supervisors, VNA, and City
Health Services Dept,
County EMA, and the
general public
AAA
Director/VNA
Director, County
PH PIO, City
Public Health
Specialist, and
County EMA
Email, cell phone, telephone,
fax, 800-mhz radio,
computer, internet
County Health Dept &
County Finance Dept
Processing of payroll,
invoicing State for County-
held grants, purchasing
supplies
A
County Health
Director,
Administrative
Assistant
County Auditor
Email, telephone, fax,
computer, internet
Dubuque VNA and
City of Dubuque Health
Services Dept
DIAGNOSE/INVESTIGATE
HEALTH PROBLEMS
Communicable Disease
Surveillance and
Investigation
AAA
VNA director &
Community
Health Nurses;
City PH
Specialist, City
Environmental
Sanitarians
Email, telephone, fax,
computer access, specimen
collection kits & supplies,
computer, internet
County Health Dept and
Law Enforcement
ENFORCE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS THAT
PROTECT HEALTH
Isolation and quarantine
policies to contain spread
of illness, Public Health
Ordinances for
environmental health
issues.
AAA
Health Dept
Director, County
and City Law
Enforcement,
County Attorney,
City Health staff,
City Attorney
Email, telephone, fax,
communication with IDPH
Health Dept, VNA, and
City of Dubuque Health
Services Dept
MOBILIZE COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
Activate EOC in PH
emergency, ESF 8,
Implement SNS/POD or
other portions of Public
Health Preparedness Plan
if indicated
AAA
Health Dept
Director, VNA
and City Health,
EMA, all
community
partners
Email, telephone, fax, 800-
mhz radio, EOC facility,
physical space for POD
setup, supplies for clinic,
shelters, internet
Home Care -(non-
Medicare Certified)
ASSURE A COMPETENT
PUBLIC
HEALTH/PERSONAL
HEALTH CARE
WORKFORCE
Triage VNA Personal Care
A
VNA Case
Managers, VNA
scheduler; VNA
Personal Care
staff
Phone, computer schedule
program or paper schedules,
internet
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client needs; adjust services
to enable admitting
additional clients who have
greater need.
Public Health Public
Information (PIO)
INFORM, EDUCATE, AND
INFORM, EDUCATE, AND
EMPOWER PEOPLE
AA
PH PIO Officer,
PH PIO Officer,
PH PIO backup
Email, telephone, fax, 800-
Email, telephone, fax, 800-
mhz radio, EOC facility, cell
Respond to request &
questions from public and
program participants about
access to immunization
clinics, non -critical health
services, epidemics and
public health emergencies
City PH
specialist, City of
Dubuque PIO
phone, computer, printer,
copier, Internet
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential Function
(PH Essential
Service in Bold)
Priority
- B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Environmental
Health/Well Testing
ENFORCE
LAWS/REGULATIONS
TO PROTECT
HEALTH/SAFETY
Suspend City or
County Health Dept.
well testing/laboratory
service in the initial
stages of crisis.
(Testing is available at
County Health
Department, City Lab
and State Hygienic
Lab)
B
Health Dept
Director/Environmental
Sanitarians
Vehicles, water sample kits/
bags, camera, internet
Animal Control
ENFORCE
LAWS/REGULATIONS
TO PROTECT
HEALTH/SAFETY.
Suspend animal nuisance
complaint follow-up.
Enforce Animal Control
Ordinances.
B
Police, City Animal
Control Officers, Police,
Sheriff
Animal Control truck,
supplies animal capture
equipment, computer, cell
phone
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential Function
(PH Essential Service
in Bold)
Priority -
C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Environmental -Food
Establishments
ENFORCE
LAWS/REGULATIONS
C
City
Environmental
Telephone, computer,
printer access, inspection
TO PROTECT
HEALTH/SAFETY
Health staff,
IDIA
supplies, portable printers,
cell phone, internet
Adjust/suspend routine
inspections during the
height of emergency.
Swimming Pool,
tanning, tattoo
ENFORCE
LAWS/REGULATIONS
C
City
Environmental
Telephone, computer,
printer access, inspection
inspections
TO PROTECT
HEALTH/SAFETY
Health staff,
IDIA
supplies, portable printers,
cell phone, internet
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Adjust/suspend routine
inspections during the
height of emergency.
Childhood Lead
Poisoning Prevention
Childhood lead
poisoning prevention
and follow-up.
Suspend non -
emergency
services/follow-up
C
Housing, VNA
staff, City
Health staff
XRF (Surface Lead
testing), computer
Sewage treatment and
proper disposal
Enforce private sewage
disposal system
installation operation
and connection to
municipal public
sewage system.
Suspend new system
installations and
enforcement of non-
emergency public
sewer system
connections
C
County Health
Dept staff, City
Environmental
staff, City
Engineering
staff
Consult with
local
engineering
firms — IIW
Associates &
Buesing
Associates
Environmental Health
nuisance complaints
Enforce
nuisance/weeds laws
and regulations.
Suspend enforcement
of non -emergency
nuisances
C
Dubuque
County
Environmental
staff;
City
Environmental
staff
Phone, computer, vehicle,
internet, mail services
Child Health Case
Management/Care
Coordination
EVALUATE
EFFECTIVENSS,
ACCESSIBILITY, AND
QUALITY OF
PERSONAL/POP-
BASED SERVICES
Suspend EPSDT
Informing and Care
Coordination during the
height of crisis
C
VNA Child
Health/EPSDT
Coordinator,
Child Health
Staff
Computer access, phone,
copy machine, internet.
Oral Health Services at
VNA
LINK PEOPLE TO
NEEDED PERSONAL
HEALTH SERVICES
Suspend oral health
case management and
PH direct OH services
during the height of the
crisis
C
VNA Oral
Health
Coordinator,
VNA OH staff
Telephone, computer
access, fax, internet
• The County EMA would communicate workforce needs to the Community and to the State EOC asking
for volunteers to help staff PH needs. The County Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) and COAD may be
implemented. The Volunteer Solutions database may be utilized to recruit, credential, and dispatch
volunteers. Volunteers would be trained to do clerical, patient flow monitoring, and float as necessary.
That would leave critical functions that can only be done by licensed professionals to be done by PH staff
or licensed volunteers given orientation/direction. The County will look to IDPH licensing divisions and
the Iowa Governor to address any use of professionally licensed staff from other states. A request will be
sent to the State EOC and to Jo Daviess County and Stephenson counties in Illinois and Grant/Lafayette
counties in Wisconsin to access health care workers for Dubuque County needs. Dubuque County would
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utilize existing providers/clinics to provide immunizations/triage/medications/treatment for their respective
patients.
Red Cross will assist with volunteer recruitment and for help feeding/watering staff during operations
at various sites.
• Equipment/Supplies. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, goggles, gowns are
necessary for care of potentially infections clients and environmental contaminants. In addition, hand
sanitizer, alcohol, disinfectant, safety syringes and needles, sharps containers maybe necessary. County
EOC would be activated to have the Logistics Officer assist in procurement of materials for POD:
• Computers
• Phone
• Cell phones
• Fax/copier
• Office Supplies
• Vehicles
• PPE
• Internet
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until additional
personnel and resources become available.
• VNA Home Care staff (non -Medicare Certified) services will be triaged to provide only critical services
and suspend homemaking temporarily.
• Home Care staff would be reassigned to help with support staff functions and help staff SNS/POD
clinics.
• If necessary, to dispense medicine/vaccine to homebound citizens, VNA Home Care staff and
Mercy/Finley Certified Home Care would be asked to assist.
• Administrative support staff reassigned
Environmental Health Services such as City food service inspections, County & City well testing, County
private sewage disposal, swimming pool/spa, lead poisoning, County & City nuisance inspections and
zoning/plats review would be suspended temporarily.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of Dubuque County Public Health leadership positions
when the leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and
predefined transition of leadership.
❖ Identify the public health lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key
positions within the agency.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Administrator, Dubuque Co
Health Dept
Board of Health Chair
VNA Adm Director
VNA Administrative Director
VNA Communicable
Disease Nurse -Community
Health Nurse II
VNA Child Health
Coordinator
City of Dubuque Public Health
Specialist
City Environmental
Sanitarian
City Environmental
Sanitarian
County Public Health PIO-
County PH Administrator
City Public Health Specialist
City of Dubuque PIO
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❖ Establish succession procedures
• Succession takes place when the person assigned to the primary position is not available or cannot
function for any reason. The Dubuque County Board of Health will be advised of any vacant position
and that this succession plan may be required to be implemented. The County EOC may identify a
need and initiate the process.
• If succession plan is to be implemented, the Board of Health will be notified by phone or by delivered
message (via runner or Law Enforcement). The County Board of Supervisors will be notified of the
implementation of the succession plan.
• Terminating conditions when the usual person assigned to key position is able to resume duties
and/or working hours return to normal, the Board of Health will terminate the implemented succession
plan and usual assignments will be resumed. If usual person unable to resume position, County BOH
will determine new person assigned to the position.
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the agency
director or other key individuals.
❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Closing of County
PH offices
Emergency
authority
Dubuque County
Health Dept
Administrator
When conditions
make coming to or
remaining in the
office unsafe for
staff and customers
Only delegate in
life threatening
situations
Closing of all public
buildings including
schools,
businesses,
childcare centers
Emergency
Authority
Dubuque County
Board of Health
Medical Consultant
in dialog with IDPH,
Mayor, Board of
Supervisors
A communicable
disease capable of
causing serious or
life- threatening
illness that needs
to be contained.
Weather or natural/
disaster conditions
requiring
evacuation or home
confinement
Serious/life
threatening
communicable
illness
Authorization of
emergency
expenditures for
Dubuque
County/City
Emergency
authority
Dubuque County
Board of Health and
County BOS, City of
Dubuque
When the agency
head or designated
official has
declared an official
emergency.
County
expenditures
over $50,000
Order for
Quarantine/Isolation
Plan to be
implemented
Emergency
Authority
Dubuque County
BOH PH Medical
Consultant and
County Attorney
A communicable
disease capable of
causing serious or
life -threatening
illness that needs
to be contained.
Within scope of
County Isolation
and Quarantine
ordinance,
policies and
procedures
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Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
➢ Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
• Facility allows immediate capability to operate under potential threat conditions including but not
limited to WMD threats
• Identify sufficient space and equipment to sustain the relocating organization
• Identify and establish pre -positioned resources or contingency contracts with appropriate resource
providers (i.e. office supplies, medical supplies, etc)
• Ensure alternate facilities provide for logistical support, services and infrastructure systems (e.g.,
water, electrical power, heating and air conditioning)
• Provide for sustained operations within 12 hours and for a period of up to 30 days
• Address considerations for the health and safety of relocated employees
• Address physical security and access controls
— Summary of Facility and Infrastructure Requirements at Alternate DBQ Co PH Dept Facilit
Near -Site Location: Dubuque County Fire
Training and Regional Response Center
Required:
Structure / Facilities
Weather proof, minimum of 1,000 square feet of
space
Utilities
Water, sewage, electricity/generator
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Voice and data transmission lines x 5, e-
mail/internet
Equipment and/or systems
High speed internet access, office desks (5), phone
service, computers, fax, copy machine, refrigerator
Facility specific Emergency Response Plans,
equipment (health and safety items)
Fire suppression system, back up power generator,
handicapped accessible, multiple ingress/egress
points, sufficient security to protect site, parking,
and refrigeration.
The site for Dubuque County Health Department relocation is the Dubuque County Fire Training and Response
Center on Public Safety Way. Since this facility has the ability to house the County EOC, this alternate site would
be ideal to temporarily house Public Health. Additional sites by priority:
1. Dubuque Fire Headquarters, 9th & Central Avenue
2. City Hall Annex, 1300 Main Street
3. Dubuque VNA, 660 Iowa Street
4. Dubuque County Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue
❖ Social distancing achieved through:
• Telecommuting and teleconferencing via computer, webcast, phones, e-mail, social media
• Not reporting to office
• Maintaining basic supplies in vehicles/home to avoid coming to worksite
• City e-mail and County PH PIO e-mail is available via remote computer access
• Public information delivered by PH PIO via mass media and social media, internet/websites, health care
provider and risk communication list e-mails and faxes
• Suspension of work -related travel, face-to-face non -essential meetings
❖ Alternate hours of operation achieved through:
• Flexing staff work hours/shifts
• Utilize lines of succession and additional county/city government staff
• Expanded hours of coverage.
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Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Critical communication systems that support the agency essential functions.
County PH Dept, VNA, and City all are on separate IT/communication systems which leads to redundancy in
the event that one system fails other partners may still have the ability to communicate. Communication
systems include standard and cell telephone service, Internet/email capability, fax service, 800 MHz radio, CB
radio, crank radios, walkie-talkies. HAM radios are also available.
❖ Transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site:
The alternate sites have multiple phone lines, fax, email, computer technology systems in place for EOC
functions. Other forms of communication, i.e., radios, can be transported to alternate sites.
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the agency's COOP team, management,
and essential internal and external staff.
The County EOC will be activated in a PH emergency thus facilitating communication with partners. The plan
is to utilize Risk Communication Plan and issue alternate communication devices at the EOC, if necessary. If
necessary, County Law Enforcement and volunteers could be utilized as couriers of messages to -and -from
partners in the event that electronic/phone communications were suspended.
Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical customers
and the public.
The County Preparedness Plan Annex B Risk Communication Plan details the protocols/procedures in place
to communicate with critical partners and the public during a critical PH event.
Target groups in Risk Communication Attachment are updated annually. Staff contacts are updated
quarterly.
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and functions.
See above response.
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the agency that will minimize information and data loss.
The County Courthouse houses and maintains vital records (birth/death certificates/licenses etc) and is
separate from any PH databases. Communicable disease records (stored in IDSS) are reported either
electronically or by paper submission to IDPH/CADE; paper investigation records are also kept at VNA. The
IDPH Immunization database can be accessed electronically and the VNA has paper immunizations cards
that can be used should IRIS be unavailable. City data files are backed up via network and at remote
location.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of authority; staffing
assignments; policy or procedural records.
Dubuque County Public Health policies/procedures and plans are available electronically by computer access
but also via paper records at the Health Department located at 1225 Seippel Rd., Dubuque. VNA
plans/policies/records are located at the VNA building located at 660 Iowa Street, Dubuque. The City Health
Services Department's plans/policies/records are also maintained separately at the City Hall Annex office at
1300 Main Street in Dubuque. The County PH Emergency Response Plan (PHER) can be accessed via the
HAN.
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❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and acquisition files;
official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance records and property management
and inventory records.
County PH legal and financial records are kept at the County Health Department on Seippel Rd., Dubuque or
at the County Auditor's office at the Dubuque County Courthouse, Central Avenue, Dubuque. The VNA
financial records are kept at the VNA Accountant's office at Finley Hospital Finance Department, 350 N.
Grandview Drive, Dubuque. City Health Department Financial records are kept at City Hall, Central Avenue,
Dubuque.
❖ Include provisions for classified or sensitive data
Public records are available on a need -to -know basis and by following established policy to apply for records.
County Preparedness plans are accessed via the Health Alert Network, which has restricted access. Any
personal health related records/data may also be protected by HIPAA regulations though PH use may allow
access for communicable disease investigation. All details of communicable disease case investigation are
kept confidential as required by law.
❖ Identify location and accessibility to vital records Location of records:
Dubuque County Courthouse. Access to Dubuque County vital records are regulated by routine procedure.
During a PH emergency, access to records for PH purposes is facilitated by Iowa code allowing access for
PH.
❖ Include procedures for data back-up and restoration
Dubuque County and City IT systems have routine procedures for data back-up every 24 hours. Should files
or database become lost or corrupted, the IT depts can use the tape backup to restore the system (County
Courthouse at 589-4432) or (City Hall Annex at 589-4280).
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Emergency
Operations
Records and plans
including plans,
contracts
Hardcopy, electronic
and HAN via Web
County EOC
County Health Dept
City of Dubuque
Health Dept
Dubuque VNA
Legal/Financial
Records
Hardcopy and
electronic
County Courthouse
County Health Dept
Some records
at DBQ VNA
and City Health
Birth Certificates
Hardcopy
County Courthouse
Electronically on DHS
site
IDPH
Death Certificates
Hardcopy
County Courthouse
None
None
VNA client
information
Hardcopy and
electronic
VNA Dubuque
office
Clayton County VNA
office would have
some access to some
VNA Dubuque
electronic records.
Finley IT Dept
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Section VI. COOP Implementation
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the emergency and
determination of the best course of action for response and recovery: with a threat of or an actual PH
emergency, the Dubuque County Preparedness Plan identifies the process of declaring a PH emergency.
The County Health Director and EOC would determine critical decisions including activation of succession
plan when/if necessary. With activation of the EOC, the County EM would be notified.
■ Develop employee alert and notification procedures.
The Health Department procedure for alerting the PH administrator is for Dubuque County 911 Center
Dispatch to phone. Other partners such as VNA and City Health Department can also be contacted by
Dispatch or through the Health Alert Network. The VNA Director can be notified to mobilize using their
Disaster Call Tree system which includes cell phone numbers.
Alternate locations for PH offices could include the following sites:
• Finley Hospital for the VNA
• City of Dubuque Municipal Services Center
• City Hall or City Hall Annex
• Dubuque County Courthouse
• Historic Federal Building, and
• Dubuque County Fire Training and Regional Response Center on Public Safety Way.
The EOC Logistics Officer would assist with transfer of EOC/PH office including records to the alternate location.
Law Enforcement would provide security for the EOC/PH office at the alternate site.
Non -critical functions (B, C as outlined in the tables, would be reduced or suspended).
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for the
continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility. The EOC activation procedures/protocol
and use of an alternate site are part of the Multi -Hazard Plan which would be implemented.
Following the activation of the COOP and establishment of communications links at the alternate
facility, the Director or designee orders the cessation of operations at the affected facility. All
personnel are notified and provided instructions for reporting. Missing personnel are identified, and
orders of succession are activated as needed. The Director or designee notifies the EOC or EMA if
the EOC is not activated, that an emergency relocation of the department is complete and provides
contact numbers. The department notifies the BOH chairperson, taking direction from the chair
regarding further notification of the board members, i.e., by telephone or per US mail. The County
Health Administrator will notify the Board of Supervisors. Notification of news media, outside
customers, vendors, and other service providers are notified by the PH Public Information Officer that
the department has been temporarily relocated as appropriate according to the situation. Temporary
signage will be printed and displayed.
The POD plans/protocols at the VNA include specific assignments to get POD operational as well as
staff assignments/shifts to provide for sustained efforts. The VNA will utilize community volunteers to
sustain efforts.
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❖ Phase III: Recovery and Return to Normal Operations
The County All Hazard Plan identifies the processes of returning to standard operations after the EOC
has been de -activated.
Within twenty-four hours of an emergency relocation, or at such time the emergency situation allows, the
Director will initiate operations to salvage, restore, and recover the affected health department facility,
with approval of law enforcement and emergency services involved. Reconstitution/return to normal
operations will commence when the Director ascertains that the emergency situation has ended and is
unlikely to re -occur. Once this determination has been made, one or a combination of the following
options may be implemented, depending on the situation.
• All personnel are informed of termination of emergency status and return to standard operations
• Movement of vital records and equipment back to the facility is arranged
• Initiate an orderly return to the affected health department facility and restore to full operations
• Notification of the EOC, or EMA if the EOC is not activated, that the department has returned to
the original location
• Notification of the BOH and BOS completed as appropriate
• Conduct a review of the COOP Plan and create an Improvement Plan for future use. Upon
decision by the Director, in consultation with the EOC, the BCHC Administrative Team and the
BOH chairperson, the original department facility can be reoccupied, or that a different facility will
be established as a new county health department facility.
The VNA Core Functions protocol addresses resuming standard VNA operations/hours after de-
mobilization.
♦ Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
All County, City, and VNA employees would be notified through communication from the PIO and
their standard communication mechanisms on return to work/standard operations procedures.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Each agency employee plays a role in the agency's COOP readiness. Each agency unit must know how to
execute its portion of the COOP plan and how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire agency. To achieve
this, an agency should train all personnel and conduct drills.
POD Plan: The VNA has developed an internal Core Functions plan that addresses many of the issues of
VNA helping the County mobilize. The VNA has also developed plans for mobilizing VNA staff for POD
setup. The VNA plan includes POD clinic diagram, staff assignments including slots for volunteers, POD Go
Kits are now assigned Station specific for VNA station managers to set up their workstations.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
■ Annual individual and team training of agency COOP personnel; PH and VNA staff have participated
in tabletop drills (see AAR).
■ Develop exercise/training participation tools for public health staff.
■ Annual agency testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
■ Testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems. County participates in HAN alert
and 800 mHz drills.
■ Refresher orientation of COOP staff Annual exercises provide ongoing training for key staff at County,
VNA, and City Health Services Dept.
■ Joint agency exercising of COOP plans includes partners from all agencies.
■ Training documentation by each agency
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1— Updated April 13, 2020
2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque Human Rights Department
March 12, 2020
Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to provide guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City
organization maintains capability to fulfill all of its assigned essential functions following a wide variety
of emergencies. It is an effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government functions
and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of emergency.
Key Concepts
• During an event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual." The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When an event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time, with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within twelve hours of
notification of an event and will provide for the ability to continue operations for at least 30 days
after the emergency.
Planning Assumptions
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted.
Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential
failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective plan without
coordination with other City departments.
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may impact the department's ability to continue
to support essential internal operations and to provide services to residents or support to external
agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be
made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and the Human Rights Department
Director.
Section 1: Essential Functions and Services
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under
all circumstances and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
2 — Updated April 13, 2020
• Identify essential functions for the department and prioritize them by time criticality — the amount
of time that a function/process can be suspended before it adversely affects the department's core
mission.
• Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions, including key personnel and
back-ups, staff from non -essential areas that can be cross -trained to backfill essential functions, and
additional workforce such as retired employees or partners in other organizations.
• Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office supplies required to
perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30 days following the emergency. Do
not include anything that may be useful but is not essential to the activity.
• Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until
additional personnel and resources become available.
Critical Functions
Activity
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/data/office
supplies
Organizational
Development
Interpretation
and Translation
assistance; equity
in emergency
management
AAA
Director/Organizational
Equity Coordinator
Phone, e-mail,
interpreter/translator
lists, contact lists
Administrative
Payroll,
purchasing
AAA
Intake
Specialist/Director
vendor setup forms,
access to City network
programs, payroll
notes and timesheets
Community
Development
Outreach to
underrepresented
populations
AA
Community
Engagement
Coordinator/Director
Phone, e-mail, car,
contact lists
Community
Development
Resource &
Referral for public
A
Intake
Specialist/Director
Phone, e-mail, key
contacts
Important Functions
Activity
Essential
Function
Priority B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/data/office
supplies
Community
Development
Complaint
Intake and filing
B
Intake
Specialist/Director
Phone, e-mail, GovQA
or paper/online intake
forms
Non -Critical Functions
Activity
Essential
Function
Priority C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/data/office
supplies
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Organizational
Development
Long term equity
planning &
Teams
C
Organizational
Equity
Coordinator/Director
Office 365, research
materials, phone, e-
mail
Organizational
Development
Equity plan
implementation
C
Organizational
Equity
Coordinator/Director
Office 365, research
materials, phone, e-
mail, data sources by
project/plan
Organizational
Development
Training
C
Organizational
Equity
Coordinator/Director
Presentation materials,
worksheets, poster
paper, markers,
powerpoint, projector
Section 2: Lines of Succession/Delegations of Authority
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the
leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and
predefined transition of leadership.
Key Positions and Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Method of
Notification
Human Rights Director
Organizational Equity
Coordinator
Community Engagement
Coordinator
Cell phone call from
predecessor
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
Delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations
on
Delegation
Closing of office
Emergency authority
Department
When conditions
Only
Director
make coming to
or remaining in
the office unsafe
for staff or
residents
delegate in
life
threatening
situations
Purchase of
Purchase of items
Department
When designated
Do not
services and
needed to maintain
Director and Intake
official has
delegate
supplies
essential department
Specialist
declared an
expenditures
services
official
emergency
of over
$10,000
Section 3: Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
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• First choice would be relocation to another City facility with appropriate equipment and network
access - Multicultural Family Center option #1, City Hall option #2.
• Second choice would be relocation to homes to telework.
Summary of Facility and Telecommuting Requirements
Facility Requirements if Relocated
Requirements if Telecommuting
Four desks with high speed Internet access
Home office space with wired or wireless Internet
Desk phone and/or cell phone _
Home phone and/or cell phone
Desktop or laptop computer connected to City
network
Laptop computer or tablet
Accessible for people with disabilities
Go to My PC for payroll and access to City
network
Water, sewage, electricity, heating, fire
suppression
Lockable space for paper files/complaints
Alternate service delivery may include suspension of non -critical activities in order to refocus personnel
on critical activities and/or assign them to essential functions elsewhere in the organization.
Section 4: Interoperable Communications
Critical communication systems that support the department essential functions:
• Desktop phone line — 589-4190; set this up as transferable to cell phones
• Language Line tools and access to interpretation/translation resources and phone lists
• Internet access with functioning e-mail, GovQA, Microsoft Office online through computer, tablet, or
phone
• Communication with public through website/NotifyMe, media releases, social media, phone and e-
mail networks with community leaders
• Access to City network for payroll, purchasing. Alternatively, access to payroll clerk from another
department that is operational and can assist with processing.
Section 5: Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data
loss.
Vital Records and Databases
Vital file, record, or
database
Form of record (hard
copy, electronic)
Location (relocated if
building at risk)
Back-up location
Case files
Hard copy and
electronic
File cabinet in main
Human Rights office
area; Laserfiche
Laserfiche backup
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Interpretation and
Language resources
Electronic and hard
copy
Electronic in MS
Teams; hard copy in
Red SOP Book
F:/drive backup
Financial records
Electronic and hard
copy
File cabinet in main
Human Rights Office
area; Laserfiche
Laserfiche backup
Section 6: COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented
Phase 1: Activation and Relocation
• Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the
emergency and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
o General emergency directives come from City Manager and EOC operation
o Human Rights Director assesses necessity of changes in procedures — work in person at
another location, telecommuting, prioritization of activities
o In Director's absence, responsibility for decision -making lies with Organizational Equity
Coordinator
• Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and notification
process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in this section.
o Director will notify staff by group e-mail requesting immediate response, following up with
text or phone call as needed.
o Initial e-mail or phone contact will include instructions for reporting to work physically or
remotely.
Phase 2: Alternate Facility Operations/Teleservice
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for the
continuation of essential functions at an alternate facility or through telecommuting.
o Initial e-mail or phone contact will include instructions for reporting to work, including
whether there will be staggered schedules, telecommuting, or special assignments based
upon the nature of the emergency.
o Staff will notify the director by e-mail or phone upon arriving at work or signing in remotely.
o Staff will have Microsoft Teams open for communication through the duration of the event,
unless the staff member is deployed in the field in which case the person will be available by
cell phone.
o If a staff member will be working remotely, whether telecommuting or in the field, they will
make arrangements to forward their calls from their desk phone to their cell phone.
o If the desk phone at 589-4190 cannot be staffed, calls to that line will be forwarded to the
Director's cell phone.
o If the event is anticipated to require extended day and weekend staffing, staggered
schedules will be arranged.
Phase 3: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
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• Develop procedures for returning to normal operations, including returning to facility and
notification process for employees to return to work.
o When situation is determined to be ready for normal operations, Director will notify staff
through e-mail requesting response, following up with text or phone call as needed,
regarding when and where to return to work.
Section 7: Testing
Each department employee plays a role in the department's COOP readiness and must know how to
execute their portion of the plan. Annual testing of phone notification process and teleservice in
particular is essential for the Human Rights Department. Overview of COOP is part of department
orientation process for new employees.
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APPENDIX A
DETAIL FOR PANDEMIC
Section 1: Essential Functions and Services
• Refocus essential functions based on likely impact of a pandemic on underrepresented populations:
o Communication with special populations
o Serve as a member of the Housing and Human Services support function with Housing &
Community Development Department and local Community Organizations Active in Disaster
(COAD) for duration of the pandemic and recovery.
o Examine emergency response for equity considerations; propose actions that are less likely
to results in worsening of pre-existing inequities in the population.
o Assist as needed with enterprise -wide critical services that need staffing, particularly
services related to our core mission of reducing inequities.
Section 2: Lines of Succession/Delegations of Authority
• Close physical office location based on recommendations of Public Health Emergency Operations.
Section 3: Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
• Set up teleservice:
o Test staff ability to use work -issued and personal cell phones, tablets, and laptops or
computers to get to the Office 365 Portal online from home.
o Ensure staff are provided computers for use at home as needed.
o Establish teleservice protocol and ensure access to necessary documents, including:
Language Line materials; list of interpreters and translators; updated phone lists for
department staff, Leadership team, Human Rights Commission, Dubuque Community Police
Relations Committee; staff timesheets and FEMA tracking information; instructions for
GoToMeeting and GoToMyPC and accessing voice mail remotely; instructions for obtaining
translations.
o Set up weekly virtual check -in meetings with all staff.
o Set up GoToMeeting for Human Rights Commission meetings with appropriate protocol.
• Follow social distancing and quarantine guidance:
o Place individual employees on quarantine as needed based on guidance from Public Health
Specialist.
o Cancel in -person events, including staff training, meetings, and travel and re -design as
virtual events where possible or reschedule for post -pandemic.
Section 4: Interoperable Communications
• Obtain cell phones for staff that do not have them and forward desk phones to cell phones; set up
revised call tree as needed.
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• Ensure staff who need to access the City Network for payroll, purchasing, and other critical software
systems are set up with GoToMyPC
• Ensure all staff are able to access GoToMeeting to set up and attend virtual meetings and webinars.
• Ensure staff without internet at home are provided a hotspot.
Section 5: Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
• Continue as identified in general plan, maintaining hard copies at home as needed until office
reopens.
Section 6: COOP Implementation
• Verify continued availability of interpreters and translators; identify primary translators for most
frequently spoken languages in addition to English; provide payment standards and response time
expectations; set up translators and interpreters as City vendors; establish understanding with
incident management team on items for translation; implement process for obtaining and
posting/distributing translations; revise as circumstances change.
• Establish equity working group to proactively reach in to underrepresented populations to
determine impact, problem solve, and connect underrepresented populations to resources that may
not otherwise reach them.
• Participate in weekly meetings in partnership with COAD to identify and address needs of non-profit
human services providers
• Engage state and national equity networks as resources to assist with best practice responses to
addressing equity during a pandemic.
• Respond to identified housing and human services needs with an equity lens.
2012 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Library Department
Date March 30, 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the City of Dubuque Library Department provides guidance for
personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill its essential functions
following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the continued performance of
essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless
of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time frame
(depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given direction to
resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted. Therefore,
the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans with or
without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability to
continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to external
agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be
made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager, Library Board of Trustees, and Susan
Henricks, Library Director.
Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all circumstances
and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
❖ Identify the essential functions for your department
• Prioritize the Essential Functions as measured by time criticality.
• Time criticality is the amount of time that a function/process can be suspended before it
adversely affects the department's core mission.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for the Library Department
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Critical Functions*
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Library Information
Technology
Protect data, provide
internet & hardware
AAA
Michael Korth,
and Library User
Support
Specialist
(vacant as of this
writing)
Library servers, desk top
computers, laptop computers
— any equipment that may be
necessary or used that is
technology based.
Library Administration,
Library Director and
Administrative Assistant
Liaison with other city
departments,
community, and
planning for disaster
recovery, payroll
AAA
Library Board of
Trustees
Computer and internet access
*Whether the library performs a critical funct'on depends on the emergency. The library could become
the community information hub, for example through the provision of internet and computer use for the
public. This is a common role for libraries in communities that have experienced hurricanes, tornadoes,
and floods.
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Library Administration-
Administrative Assistant
Provide information to
public, other
administrative
functions such as
accounts payable and
receivable.
Confidential
Account Clerk,
or Library
Director
Computer and internet
access. Invoices and
acquisitions information
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
All Library Activities
Provide print and
non -print resources
for community
members for
informational,
recreational, and
educational use.
All staff
Existing facility, computers
with internet access, and
collection.
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
■ Each essential function requires personnel & special skills, equipment & systems, vital records and
data, and consumable office supplies to accomplish.
• Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
■ Identify key personnel and backups.
• Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill essential
functions.
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• Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers,
employees from other departments etc. to complete essential functions.
• Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office supplies
required to perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30 days following the
emergency. Do not include resources that may be useful but are not essential to the activity.
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until additional
personnel and resources become available.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the leaders or
officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and predefined transition of
leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key positions
within the department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Library Director
Adult Services Manager
Administrative Assistant
Adult Services Manager
Librarian (Muchmore)
Youth Services Manager
Circulation Supervisor
Lead Library Assistant
Adult Services Manager
Youth Services Manager
Library Aide (Keimig)
Relations Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
Library Director
Administrative Assistant
❖ Establish succession procedures
• Conditions under which succession will take place
• Method of notification
• Terminating conditions
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
*The Library Board of Trustees delegates all day-to-day operations to the Library Director. In the event there is
not a Library Director, the Board has complete authority to manage, or make an appointment.
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Library Board of
Trustees
complete
Over all library
Activities/Personnel
Emergency with
absent Library
Director
none
Financial
Purchase order
approval/payment
and overall budget
Administrative
Assistant
Emergency with
absent Library
Director or if
Limitations are
outlined by policy
and
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management
assigned when
Director is out for a
period of time.
Administrative
Assistant must
check with the
Library Board
when and if
required for final
approval on
spending.
Building
Maintenance
Plan work activities
and work directly
with contractors as
required
Administrative
Assistant
Absence of Library
Director and
Maintenance
Supervisor
Limitations are
outlined by policy
(example when
bids are required,
etc.) Then
assistance must
be sought from
City staff
members.
Personnel
Approve schedules,
leaves, recruitment
& hiring process,
training, termination
if required.
Adult Services
Manager
Absence of Library
Director
Limitations are
defined by policy.
Exceptions must
be presented to
the Board for
approval.
Information
Technology
Protects all digital
files, databases,
and electronic
equipment, while
providing resources
using technology
Library User
Support Specialist
(position vacant as
of 3-30-2020)
Absence of Library
Director and
Information
Technology
Systems Manager
Limitations may
be budget -related
and require
approval. Other
major decisions
regarding the IT
infrastructure and
provision of
service must be
approved by the
Board of
Trustees.
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
➢ Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
• Facility allows immediate capability to operate under potential threat conditions including but not
limited to WMD threats
• Identify sufficient space and equipment to sustain the relocating organization
• Identify and establish pre -positioned resources or contingency contracts with appropriate resource
providers (i.e. office supplies, medical supplies, etc)
• Ensure alternate facilities provide for logistical support, services and infrastructure systems (e.g.,
water, electrical power, heating and air conditioning)
• Provide for sustained operations within 12 hours and for a period of up to 30 days
• Address considerations for the health and safety of relocated employees
• Address physical security and access controls
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Summary of Facility and Infrastructure Requirements at Alternate Facilit
Near -Site Location: None identified at this time-
Would check on vacant space available at
Kennedy Mall.
Required:
Structure / Facilities
Weather proof, minimum of 10,000 square feet of
space (there is 40,000 sq ft now)
Utilities
Water, sewage, electricity
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Voice and data transmission lines
Equipment and/or systems
High speed internet access, office desks, floors
able to bear the weight of library stacks of
materials; computers for the public
Facility specific
Open for the public, parking, ADA compliant
*The above summary would be for longer -term operations; for example, 6 months or more. Size and
equipment needs would vary depending on the period of time the library was required to shut down.
❖ Alternate Service Delivery
➢ Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to prevent spread of
disease.
• Address tools or services needed from other county or government organizations to achieve social
distancing
• Identify the department's technology needs related to large-scale telecommuting.
• Address considerations for flex shifting.
Alternate Service Delivery
(If
Service
Required
Internet Access
Leave WiFi on after hours for people outside the building to access
Curbside Delivery
Plastic bags for materials, cart to place items on, telephones, internet
access, hand sanitizer, gloves, employees (Employees place materials
in bag, tie. Patron calls — employee takes materials outside, places on
a cart, returns to door and patron takes items from cart.)
Informational Updates
Employees to add information to website
Virtual Programming for all
Ages
Staff, books, computer & internet access
Prior to Reopening
Cleaning/disinfectant to wipe off the materials that were checked out
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
)=. The library's operating system is Koha. Presently it is hosted on a library server. If the library had a
reliable internet connection Koha could be hosted off -site, decreasing the risk of information loss.
➢ Internet access
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff, management, and
essential internal and external staff.
➢ Email, telephone, and resources available on CODI
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❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical customers
and the public
➢ Email, phone, press releases, signs, and social media depending on availability
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and functions.
➢ Computers and internet access are necessary
➢ If internet is not available, a manual system (pen, paper, telephone) will be implemented
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of authority; staffing
assignments; policy or procedural records
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and acquisition files;
official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance records and property management
and inventory records
❖ Include provisions for classified or sensitive data
❖ Identify location and accessibility to vital records
❖ Include procedures for date back-up and restoration
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record, or
Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Koha Database
Electronic borrower
accounts, materials
inventory, &
processing of new
acquisitions
OneDrive
(Microsoft)
IDrive — 3rd
party app that
backs up to the
cloud
Activity User
Files/Folders and
Shared Drive
Electronic files/folders,
records that are
associated with
employees
(Drive (3rd party
app that backs up
to the cloud)
Active/Current
Employee Personnel
Records
Hard copy in Library
Administration,
electronic copies in
Human Resources
Human Resources
Past Employee
Personnel Records
Digital copies at library
Human Resources
(Drive
Revenue/Receipt
Records (five years)
Hard copies in
Circulation Manager's
Office and in Library
Administration. Digital
summaries in library.
(Drive
Deposit/Revenue
Receipt Records (five
Hard copies in
Administration
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years)
Digital records in
Library
Digital records in City
Finance
!Drive
Library Board Minutes
Hard copies in Library
Administration
Some years have been
microfilmed (held in
Library)
Digital copies in Library
Administration
Digital copies at City
Hall
(Drive
Equipment Listing and
Maintenance
Agreements
Electronic copies in
Library
Some hard copies in
Library Administration
and Maintenance
Offices
!Drive
Contracts/Agreements
(10 years)
Some hard copies in
Library Administration
City Laserfiche
Circulation Records
Hard copies in Library
Administration
Digital copies at
the State Library of
Iowa
Delinquent Borrower
Records (all years)
Koha database
OneDrive
(Drive
Historical Records,
Photos, Surveys,
Correspondence,
Marketing Materials,
Statistics, Studies,
Reports (State Library
Reports), Blueprints,
and Documents with
Continuing
Administrative and
Historical Value
30% hard copies in
Library Administration
or in the Special
Collections Room.
70% digitized and held
electronically
!Drive
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the
emergency and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
• What is the extent of the damage to the facility?
• If the facility is sound, determine what the greatest need is in the community for the library — can
part of the building be used by other departments as an alternate location? If not, how will the
community use the facility and work to meet those needs.
• If the facility cannot be used work must begin to stabilize the building, inventory damage, and
work toward restoration. When the facility is secure plans can be made to seek an alternative
location.
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• Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and notification
process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in this section.
• The library has a notification tree. The supervisors of six Activities, or his/her designee, notifies
employees by phone or text. The library has had two experimental runs with this system and it
can be used to notify the employee not to come into work, or to identify how quickly an employee
could report to the library if needed.
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for the
continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
• If the library would be closed for six months or more an alternate facility must be identified that is
ADA compliant, has load -bearing floors, offers parking, hi -speed internet, staff workstations,
shelving, and public computers.
• The size of the site and hours of availability will determine the number of employees required to
provide services.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and procedures for
acquiring a new facility.
➢ This is an ongoing activity that will be conducted behind the scenes during the entire time
that library services would be delivered from an alternate location. The Library Director,
or Interim Director, and the Library Board of Trustees will have been working toward a
permanent solution to return to normal operations.
• Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work. US Mail, telephone, e-
mail, or text message. The message may come from the supervisor or Library Administration
depending on the content.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to execute its
COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To achieve this, the
department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
• Annual review of department COOP
• Ideal time for discussion is during the annual staff development day
• Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• When the City of Dubuque does this.
• Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• When the City of Dubuque does this
• Refresher orientation of COOP staff
• Same as first bullet point — during annual staff development day
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Dubuque Regional Airport
4/10/2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Dubuque Regional Airport provides guidance
for personnel to ensure the airport maintains the capability to fulfill its essential functions following a
wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is an effort to ensure the continued performance of
essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed,
regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, airport operations and activities will not be normal and may see a
significant drop in activity. The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount.
When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked, and alternate
business processes may be activated.
• During times of uncertainty, the airport must maintain itself at a high level of readiness for a
COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the airport must be capable of implementation at any time -with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The airport must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time
frame (dependent on event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given
direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted.
Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential
failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans
with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the airport's ability to
continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to the general public or
support to other agencies.
• Airport and non -airport personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be made
available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the Airport Director or designee
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Section I. Essential Services
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all
circumstances and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for the Dubuque Regional Airport:
Airport Administration
The airport administration is responsible for the oversight of all airport departments as well as
airport planning, accounting, and marketing. Employees under Administration all have separate offices,
sharing only the hallway and stairway in and out of the building as well as the printer room. Several
Administration positions allow employees to telework at home and avoid most COOP events at the
airport.
Airport Operations: Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) & Security
Per 14 CFR, Part 139 and 49 CFR TSR 1542, Airport Certification, airports certified under this
section are required to have and maintain an ARFF index and security requirements. The Dubuque
Regional Airport is an Index A airport for fire support which is based on length of air carrier aircraft and
the average daily departures. Under Index A, one truck capable of dispersing a set amount of agent is
required to be manned for those air carrier operations. For security, the airport is a class IV which is a
supporting program. All operations staff are equipped and certified to meet these requirements,
however, in the event that the COOP is forced to be implemented, only other certified individuals may
take on this duty.
Three Operations Specialists work individually with a schedule of 24 hours on, 24 hours off,
which occurs 3 times. After the third shift, they then have 4 days off, instead of one. With this schedule,
the only time two OS's meet is during the 15-minute briefing between shifts, as when one is on shift, the
other two are off.
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Airfield Maintenance
The airport maintenance department is made up of 4 employees divided into teams of two.
These crews maintain the airport and specifically the airfield, facilities as well as act as mechanics
when equipment needs maintaining. Per FAA regulations, certain airport maintenance issues must be
resolved immediately. If these problems are not addressed, there is the possibility of shutting down
elements of the airport's infrastructure that could greatly affect operations.
The schedule for maintenance involves one team being on shift for five days while the other
team self -isolates. All Maintenance employees are aware that they may be called in at any time.
Individuals knowledgeable with FAA regulations and that have airfield driving experience can take this
position in times that none of the four regular employees are available.
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Fixed -Base Operator
The airport's fixed -base operator (FBO), The Dubuque Jet Center, is responsible for servicing
transient and based aircraft at the airport. The most important duties for Jet Center employees include
fueling of Envoy, commercial flights, general aviation transporting essential personnel, and servicing
cargo flights. Fueling for any type of aircraft requires certification and training, limiting the replacements
to only those who have completed Jet Center's training programs. There are eleven employees with
nine being Line Workers and two being Customer Service Reps/Receptionists. Their schedule is
dependent on traffic demand. When the COOP is activated, line workers and receptionists will begin a
reduced schedule that will be adjusted as needed pending aircraft traffic demand.
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Critical Department Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA AA,
A)
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Maintenance
Airfield
Maintenance
AAA
Airfield lighting and
signage supplies, snow
removal, grass
maintenance equip,
facility maintenance tools,
etc.
Mechanic/Maintenance
Vehicle
Maintenance
AAA
Public Works
Tools
Operations
Security
AAA
Police Dept.
Airport Vehicle, data
Operations
Fire Fighting
AAA
Fire Dept.
Ops Building /ARFF
Trucks, data
Operations
FAA Part 139
Airfield
Requirements
AAA
Maintenance
Airport Vehicle, Inspection
Sheet, FAA Manuals, data
Administration
Airport Oversight
and Finances
AAA
See line of
succession
Payroll Software,
Timesheets, Budget
Information
FBO
Aircraft Servicing
AAA
See line of
succession
Fuel Trucks /Ground
Handling Equipment
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority -
B
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Public Relations
B
City PIO
Airport Data
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority -
C
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Operations
Tours
C
Multiple
Seminars /
Conferences
C
Operations
New Employee
Training /
Certification
C
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❖ Identify Resource Requirements
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA'
Staffing
Required
Maintenance
Airfield
Maintenance
AAA
1*
Operations
Fire Fighting
AAA
1
Administration
Airport Oversight
and Finance
AAA
1
FBO
Aircraft Servicing
AAA
2*
*Situationally Dependent
■ Essential Airport Positions Include
• One Airfield Maintainer
• One Firefighter / Security Officer
• One Administrative Individual
• Two Aircraft Servicer/Fueler
■ Staff from Administration and Operations are cross trained to a degree that
allows these two groups to complete tasks for each other.
■ Maintenance work may be completed by knowledgeable operations
employees; however, vehicle repair may be limited.
■ FBO work may be completed by Administration and/or Operations employees
■ If all trained airport staff are unable to take the position of someone
incapacitated, City of Dubuque resources may be consulted and utilized.
• Critical Equipment, Data, Records, and Supplies
> One Airport Vehicle (Preferably Red 3)
> One ARFF Truck with associated equipment
> Financial Documentation including payroll, budget, bills, etc.
> H-Drive Copy/Backup and Computer Equipment
> Terminal Cleaning Supplies
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Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the
leaders or other officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly
and predefined transition of leadership. They also create better communication. 563 589 4236, press
1 if you get voicemail to be transferred to ops on duty cell to contact any position listed below 24/7/365.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Successor 3
Successor 4
Airport Director
Assistant
Director
Accountant
Marketing
Coordinator
Operations on Duty
FBO Manager
Assistant
Manager
Assistant
Director
Airport Director
Ops on Duty
Airport Operations /
ARFF
Assistant
Director
Airport
Director
Dubuque Fire
Dept. (Partial
Coverage)
Key West Volunteer
Fire Dept. (Partial
Coverage)
Airport Maintenance
Rotation 1
Rotation 2
City of Dubuque
Public Works
Contractor
*To reach anyone in this list, please dial (563) 589-4236. Press 1 if you reach voicemail to be
transferred to the Operations Specialist on duty.
Succession will take place if the following occur:
• Incapacitation of Command or Successor (III, Injured, or Deceased) equal or greater than 14
Days
• Unavailable due to distance, travel, or limited communications during disaster event
Successors will be notified via phone, email, letter or radio (based on appropriateness) when
necessary.
Delegations of Authority
Authority will be delegated by the Airport Director or the 1st successor listed above for each position.
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Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Facilities Available:
Dubuque Jet Center / Airport Administration Building
Structure
Two Levels, Hangar Space, Offices, Lobby, Pilot
Lounge
Utilities
Water & Sewer, Electricity, Shower
Communications
Phone, Internet, Radio
Equipment and/or Systems
Office Desks, Computers, Printer, Accounting
Software
Operations / Maintenance Building
Structure
Two Levels, Maintenance Bays, ARFF Truck
Bays,
Utilities
Water & Sewer, Electricity, Shower
Communications
Phone, Internet, Radios (ATC, Emergency,
Airport Handheld)
Equipment and/or Systems
Office Desks, Airport Documents, Computers,
Servers, Printer, Tools, Spare Parts,
Maintenance Trucks, Red 3, Red 4, Red 5,
Medical Supplies
Airport ermina is - •
Structure
Several Offices, Storage Rooms
Utilities
Water & Sewer
Communications
Internet
Equipment and/or Systems
Office Desks, Computers, Printer
Structure
Utilities
Communications
Equipment and/or Systems
Alternate Service Delivery
Office located in hangar
Water & Sewer, Electricity,
Phone, Internet, Radios (ATC, Airport Handheld)
Office Desks, Computers,
Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions, if necessary, in order to
prevent spread of disease.
■ Employees will self-isolate/shelter in place as much as possible on and off shift through
physical barriers and social distancing
■ Employees are expected to follow IDPH and/or CDC Guidelines, especially when human
interaction is required
■ Handheld radios will be utilized to communicate with one another when completing functions
■ For positions capable, telecommuting should be attempted, and service delivery performed
via the internet
■ All non -essential programs or functions will be suspended until event has passed
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Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
> Airport Motorola Handheld Radios
> City/ County 800 MHz Radio System
➢ Airport UNICOM / CTAF Radio
➢ ARFF Alert System
> TSA Security Alert System
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
> All required communication equipment either exists, will be relocated to the new site or other
equipment will be brought in that will allow employees access to the communication chain.
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
> Departments will communicate with each other via phone, cell phone, email, and/or handheld
radio
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical
customers and the public
> Other organizations and outside crews will maintain communication with the airport via
phoneline or by internet.
■ For aircraft -related communication, standard VHF radios will suffice
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and
functions.
> Critical access will be performed via internet access
Section V.Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes
are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information
and data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of authority;
staffing assignments; policy or procedural records
> The Airport Emergency Plan hardcopy is stored in the operations building while an electronic
copy is on the H-Drive of the airport server which is backed up each evening.
> All Policy and Procedural related materials are kept within the administration and operations
areas.
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and
acquisition files; official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance records
and property management and inventory records
> Laserfiche
➢ Finance Plus
➢ Documents kept on H-Drive of the airport server or on file in accountant's file cabinets
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Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy,
electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate
Facility
Backed up at
Third
Location (at:)
Payroll
Electronic
No
Budget
Electronic
No
Accounts
Payable and
Receivable
Electronic
No
Training Records
Electronic
No
H-Drive
Incident Reports
Electronic
No
H-Drive
Planning
Documents
Electronic
Foth Engineering
No
Airport
Certification
Manual
Hardcopy
FAA
No
H-Drive
Airport Security
Plan
Hardcopy
FAA
No
H-Drive
Badging and
Credentials
Electronic
No
H-Drive
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• The Airport Director or designee will execute this plan in event of an emergency or dire
situation. A decision tree is shown in Appendix I to provide detail to the process.
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Upon arrival, ensure that space is unoccupied
• Verify communications operate properly via handheld radio
• Confirm with employees that you are ready to be operational and notify others that you are
back in service
• Establish workspace and test utilities
• Finalize safety and security features.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Upon determination by the Airport Director or designee, workplace operations will begin the
migration back to normal posts.
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■ Until notified, departments should remain at their locations until they are cleared to return to
their building
■ The Airport Director or designee will ensure all systems are operational and function
properly before crews return to normal operating conditions
■ Notification to employees will be directed through radios, emails, or by phone, whichever is
deemed appropriate
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Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the airport's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to
execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire airport. To
achieve this, the airport should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
■ Annual review of department COOP
■ Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
■ Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
■ Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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Continue as
normal and
monitor for
changes
APPENDIX I — DECISION TREE
Yes
Remain in place
and monitor
situation for
changes
No
Trigger Event
f▪ an Normal
Business Take
▪ Place?
No
Staff notified of
situation via
phone, email, or
radio alerts
r Does workspace'',,
uire relocation?
Wait for approval
and then acquire
essentials and move
to designated
location
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relocated post
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situation and
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ack to norma
posts
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2012 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Finance Department
April 3, 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the City of Dubuque Finance Department
provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the
capability to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP
planning is the effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government functions
and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of the
emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual".
The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan
is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked and alternate business
processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any
time -- with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a
specified time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue
operations until given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be
predicted. Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a
variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP
Plans without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event).
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the
department's ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide
services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected
area may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Director of Finance and
Budget.
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Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under
all circumstances and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
A. Essential Functions: The department's activities have been categorized as either:
Critical: Discontinuation of activity would
immediately halt internal, organization -
wide operations and/or prohibit external
customers from accessing services.
Activity involves daily deadlines.
Priority Definitions + Time Criticality
AAA = Max. suspension of 0 days
AA = Max. suspension 0.5 — 1 day
A = Max. suspension of 1-3 days
Important: Discontinuation of activity would result
in delayed information or action for
internal and/or external customers.
Activity involves frequent deadlines.
B = Max. suspension of 5 days
Non -Critical: Discontinuation of service would result
in increased workload prior to deadline
to remedy temporary discontinuation of
service. Activity involves periodic or
annual deadlines.
C = Max. suspension of 1 week+
Prioritized Listin • of Essential Functions for Finance Department
Critical Functions
Activity
Essential Function
Priority
(AAA, AA, A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Accounting
Payroll
AAA
Teresa Putchio
Kate Weidemann
Kayla Morrison
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, postage,
cell phone
Utility Billing
Billing accounts,
financial interface
AAA
Rose Hoerner
Brandi Baumhover
Kate Weidemann
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, cell phone
Utility Billing
Customer Service
AAA
Dawn Carr
Karen Pins
Chuck Harris
Jenni Welsh
Brandi Baumhover
Vickie Wilwert
Rose Hoerner
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, cell phone
Utility Billing
Payment Processing
and bank deposits
AAA
Jenni Welsh
Dawn Carr
Chuck Harris
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, stapler,
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deposit stamp, cell
phone
Utility Billing
Parking Ticket
payment
processing/Billing
AAA
Vickie Wilwert
Holly Andresen
Chuck Harris
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, stapler,
deposit stamp, cell
phone
Accounting
Accounts Payable
AAA
Nathan Kelleher
Tony Breitbach
Elena Fox
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone, AP
envelopes, check stock,
postage
Accounting
P-Card Processing
AAA
Nathan Kelleher
Tony Breitbach
Elena Fox
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone, scanner,
department reconciliation
info
Accounting
Bank ACH/Wire
approval
AAA
Cassie Ross
Jenny Larson
Tony Breitbach
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Accounting
Electronic
Transaction
Approvals/Journal
entry approvals/
payments over
$1,000
AAA
Cassie Ross
Jenny Larson
Tony Breitbach
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Budget
Revised FY21
Budget
Recommendation
AAA
Jenny Larson
Rachel Kilburg
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Budget
FY20 Budget
Amendment
AAA
Rachel Kilburg
Jenny Larson
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Accounting
Misc. Billing
AAA
Cindy Schroeder
Kate Weidemann
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, cell
phone, envelopes,
postage
Accounting
Treasury.
Process/post
payments
AAA
Kate Weidemann
Cindy Schroeder
Elena Fox
GoToMyPC, computer,
printer, paper, cell
phone, envelopes,
postage
Purchasing
Procuring necessary
supplies and
equipment and
contract negotiation/
review
AAA
Tony Breitbach
Jenny Larson
Nathan Kelleher
Cassie Ross
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Important Functions
1
Activity
Essential
Function
Priority: B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Accounting
Insurance/Claims
management
B
Tony Breitbach
Jenny Larson
Cassie Ross
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
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Accounting
Mail Distribution
B
Chuck Harris
Ella Lahey
Cassie Ross
Physical onsite
presence
Non -critical Functions
Activity
Essential
Function
Priority: C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Accounting
Investment
Reporting
C
Nathan
Kelleher
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Accounting
Landfill
Reporting
C
Nathan
Kelleher
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Accounting
Bank
Reconciliations
C
Elena Fox
Arielle Swift
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
Accounting
Grant
Management
and Reporting
C
Elena Fox
Cassie Ross
Arielle Swift
GoToMyPC, computer,
cell phone
B. Identify Resource Requirements
Activity
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA, A)
Minimum Staffing
Required
Resources Required
Accounting
All Accounting
Functions as
noted above
AAA, C
1 - Accountant
Computer (1)
Financial Software
Utility Billing
All Utility Billing
Functions as
noted above
AAA
2 - Cashiers
Computer (2)
Phones (2)
Utility Billing Software
Treasury
Treasury
Functions as
noted above
AAA
1-Treasury*
Computer (1)
Phone
Financial Software
Payroll
Payroll Functions
as noted above
AAA
1 - Payroll Acct.*
Computer (1)
Phone
Financial Software
Purchasing
Purchasing
Functions as
noted above
AAA, B
1 Purchasing
Computer (1)
Phone
Financial Software
Budget
Budget
Functions as
noted above
AAA
1 Budget
Computer (1)
Phone
Financial Software
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Administration
Administration
functions as
noted above
AAA, C
1 - Confidential
Account Clerk (or
similar skills) *
1 - admin with
approval authority*
Computer (1)
Phone
Financial Software
* = position can operate on limited time/part-time basis if necessary
1. Identify Key Personnel + Backups
• Primary and secondary personnel for each activity are identified in Part A of this
section for all categories of functions.
• Additionally, the director or acting director may re -assign staff based on
department needs if minimum training is provided. (Note: COOP cross -training
may be not be as extensive as cross -training would be in normal circumstances.)
2. Identify staff rom non -essential areas that can be cross -trained to backfill
essential functions.
• Please refer to Attachment ' for a list of current personnel with cross -training
experience and estimates for how long it would take to cross -train an employee
in each activity.
• Please refer to Section II of this document (Lines of Succession/Delegations of
Authority) to identify individuals who should already be cross -trained in an activity
if listed as a successor.
3. Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers,
employees from other departments etc. to complete essential functions.
• Bohnsack & Frommelt firm has previously been contracted to assist with writing
CAFR.
• Confidential Account Clerk activity could be completed by another staff member
in the department, re -located employee Connie Mueller (Health Dept.), or by
another department manager or clerical staff (ideally CMO or HR).
• Retired department directors Jean Nachtman and Ken Tekippe may be available
to assist in emergency.
• Relocated employees Jane Glennon and Arielle Swift may be available to assist
in emergency.
4. Identify Equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents, and office
supplies required to perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to
30 days following the emergency.
Item
Location
Essential software: CommunityPlus,
FinancePlus, Cognos, and WaterSmart, AIMS
City network (or via GoToMyPC)
Payroll records
F: Drive (city network)
Laserfiche Web Client
Accounts Payable records
Laserfiche Web Client
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FinancePlus (City network)
General Office Supplies (Pens, Paper, Folders,
etc)
City Hall or Procured online/locally
Printer/Scanner (If no smart phones available)
City Hall or Procured online/locally
5. Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical
roles or until additional personnel and resources become available.
• Staff development (education/training), new projects, bank reconciliations.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions
when the leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for
an orderly and predefined transition of leadership.
A. Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other
leadership/key positions within the department.
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Director of Finance and Budget
Tony Breitbach
Cassie Ross
Payroll Accountant
Kate Weidemann
Kayla Morrison
Purchasing/Contracts Coord
Jenny Larson
Cassie Ross
Accounts Payable Accountant
Elena Fox
Tony Breitbach
Misc. Billing/Treasury
Cindy Schroeder
Elena Fox
Utility Billing Supervisor
Brandi Baumhover
Kate Weidemann
Budget/Financial Analyst
Elena Fox
Kayla Morrison
B. Establish succession procedures
1. Conditions under which succession will take place: incapacitation (ill, injured, dead)
during COOP emergency or unavailable during event (travel/communications).
2. Method of notification: Phone, email, memo, NotifyMe, as appropriate for timeliness.
C. Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions
during a COOP event.
Authority shall be delegated for...
To...
Under the conditions of...
Except/Until...
Operations modifications for
continuity of service
Purchasing and
Contracts
Coordinator
Shutdown of City Hall
Duration of
COVID-19 event
Approval of department
expenses/contracts
Purchasing and
Contracts
Coordinator
Shutdown of City Hall
Duration of
COVID-19 event
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Personnel -related actions
Assistant
Director of
Finance
Shutdown of City Hall
Duration of
COVID-19 event
Official memo drafting/approval
Purchasing and
Contracts
Coordinator
Shutdown of City Hall
Duration of
COVID-19 event
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
A. Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions,
and personnel. Assume loss of use of primary operating facility.
• Facility allows immediate capability to operate under potential threat conditions
including but not limited to WMD threats.
• Identify sufficient space and equipment to sustain the relocating organization.
• Identify and establish pre -positioned resources or contingency contracts with
appropriate resource providers (i.e. office supplies, medical supplies, etc).
• Ensure alternate facilities provide for logistical support, services and infrastructure
systems (e.g., water, electrical power, heating and air conditioning).
• Provide for sustained operations within 12 hours and for a period of up to 30 days.
• Address considerations for the health and safety of relocated employees.
• Address physical security and access controls.
*Near -Site Location: Public Works
Large Conference Room or EOC Small
Conference Room depending on
location of catastrophe
Required:
Structure / Facilities
Weather proof, minimum of 750 square
feet of space. Ability to accommodate
large tables or numerous desk with ample
110 outlets and one 220 outlet for mail
machine
Utilities
Water, sewage, electricity
Communications (Including Voice and
Data Transmission
Voice and data transmission lines
Equipment and/or systems
High speed internet access, office desks
Facility specific Emergency Response
Plans, equipment (health and safety items)
Fire suppression system, back-up power
generator, handicapped accessible,
multiple ingress/egress points
Parking
Accessible Parking
Security
Ability to lock facility when no one is
operating. Safety alarms to monitor area.
Sufficient outdoor lighting
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*Note many of the services that the Finance and Budget Department provide can be done
remotely therefore limiting the need for space. Location would serve more as a home base
rather than an office during emergency event for staff.
B. Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary, in
order to prevent spread of disease.
• Finance has been pushing for a Paperless department. This started with Budget
documents and was also implemented with the Accounts Payable function. We continue
to utilize laserfiche and sharefile software to limit the need for departments to have
paper thus limiting interactions.
• If necessary mailing services can be procured through outside firm (Welu printing or
would work with machine provider for additional options)
• Identify the department's technology needs related to large-scale telecommuting. Refer
to Attachment 2 to view current employee remote technology access.
• Employees will be expected to operate remotely for duration of COVID-19 pandemic,
unless notified otherwise. Some employees may be assigned a rotating or flex schedule
to accomplish social distancing.
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
A. Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential
functions.
• Phone lines
• Internet Access
• Billing letters: print + digital (AIMs, CommunityPlus)
B. Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the
alternate site.
• Coordinate with Information Services to deploy city -owned computers or phones
for telecommuting.
• Ensure telecommuting sites are equipped with high-speed Internet. Coordinate
with Information Services to deploy city -owned AirCards or HotSpots for
telecommuting.
• Personal cell phone numbers may be used in place of city -owned phones for
internal communications.
• Re -assigning department, city -owned cell phones to frontline customer service
cashiers is a possibility (During COVID-19 all staff were provided access to City
Cell Phones and Computers).
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C. Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the
department's staff, management, and essential internal and external staff.
• If City phone systems are available, continue use as normal with forwarding or
use of city or personal cell phone numbers.
• If City phone systems are unavailable, implement phone tree with personal
phone numbers.
D. Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency
personnel, critical customers and the public.
• Intra-department communications: e-mail and phone tree. Please see
Attachment 3 for internal phone tree.
• Inter -department communications: e-mail and CODI.
• External communications: Please see billing/mailings alternate process during
COOP activation. Use of City Social Media accounts, NotifyMe, and notices
posted outside City Hall and on City Channel 8 will be invoked as needed.
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery
purposes are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will
minimize information and data loss.
A. Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession;
delegations of authority; staffing assignments; policy or procedural records.
• A copy of this COOP and other emergency plans/procedures are stored on City
F:/ drive folders.
• Employees should assume responsibility for back-up storage of documents using
OneDrive, Laserfiche, USB memory sticks, external hard drives, or paper copies.
o Files should be backed up weekly at designated time during COOP
activation to OneDrive, Laserfiche, or external storage.
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy,
electronic)
Pre -positioned
at Alternate
Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third
Location (at:)
Payroll
Electronic
Laserfiche
Handled by IS
Handled by IS
Accounts Payable
Electronic
Laserfiche
Handled by IS
Handled by IS
Budget
Electronic
Laserfiche
Handled by IS
Handled by IS
Employee Records
Electronic
F Drive
Handled by IS
Handled by IS
Insurance
Electronic
F Drive
Handled by IS
Handled by IS
Contracts/purchasing
Electronic
F Drive
Handled by IS
Handled by IS
Section VI. COOP Implementation
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This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
A. Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Activation will begin and continue through the duration of City Hall closure and any
additional days in which organization leadership recommends or mandates
telecommuting.
• Communicating activation of COOP:
• Employees will be notified via phone call and/or e-mail. Both will indicate
response is required to ensure notification was received.
• Employee roster and contact information is located here.
• Employee phone tree may be implemented (see Attachment 3)
B. Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Unless otherwise indicated, employees will be expected to work and be available for
contact during regular working hours (Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.)
• Employees who have been assigned rotating or flex schedules during activation of
the COOP are outlined in Attachment 4 of this document.
• Employees requiring equipment, software licensing, or reimbursement in order to
telecommute should contact acting Department Director via e-mail to indicate the
request/need.
• All established remote business processes are currently summarized in OneDrive
here and backed up in in F: drive > Finance Procedures folder + Laserfiche Finance
Confidential > Process + Procedures Folder. An ongoing list of remote business
process needs is saved here.
C. Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Upon determination by organization leadership, the Department Director (and assisting
leadership staff) will develop a schedule and procedures for returning to normal
operations. This includes notification to other departments of returning to normal internal
business process.
• Notification of returning to normal operations will be conducted via e-mail and/or phone
call by department leadership and will indicate if a return response is needed to ensure
receipt of notification.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how
to execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire
city. To achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a process for annual review and testing will be revisited
after this event has ceased and operations have returned to normal.
A. Future development of Test, Training and Exercise plans will include:
• Inclusion of department COOP in new employee orientation
• Annual review of department COOP
• Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• Refresher orientation of COOP staff
Attachment 1
Finance Department Cross -Training Summary
Employee
Currently Cross -Trained In:
Jenny Larson, Director
Finance Operations
Cassie Ross, Asst. Director
Accounts Payable, JE and P-Card Processing (Recent new hire -
was previous Finance intern)
Tony Breitbach, Purchasing and
Contracts Coordinator
Supervisory, P-Card Processing, Accounts Payable , Risk
Management
Rose Hoerner, UB Supervisor
UB Operations
Arielle Swift, Temporary
Relocation
Accounts Payable, P-Card Processing, Treasury functions, Grants
Ella Lahey, Confidential
Account Clerk
All UB/Accounting Operations
Nathan Kelleher, Accountant
Treasury Operations
Cindy Schroeder, Account Clerk
UB Cashier, Billing, Treasury Operations
Brandi Baumhover, Account
Clerk
UB Operations
Dawn Carr, UB Cashier
Parking payments
Karen Pins, UB Cashier
Parking payments
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Teresa Putchio, Payroll Acct.
Finance Operations
Kate Weidemann, Accountant
UB Operations, Treasury, Payroll
Jenni Welsh, UB Cashier
Parking Payments
Rachel Kilburg, Budget Analyst
Parking payments
Elena Fox, Budget Analyst
Bank reconciliations, accounts payable, Grants
Kayla Morrison, Budget Analyst
Payroll
Kendra Witte, Intern
Off- Internship Complete
Cody Funk, Intern
Off- Back in the Fall
Estimated Cross -Training Time Commitment: Essential Services
Function
Estimated Time Needed to
Train
Normal Process
Documented?
Remote Process
Documented?
Payroll
4 Weeks
Y
N
Customer Service
1 Week
Y
N
Billing Accounts
2 Weeks
Y
N
Financial Interface
4 Weeks
Y
N
Payment Processing
3 Weeks
Y
N
Bank Deposits
3 Weeks
Y
N
Accounts Payable
3 Weeks
Y
N
P-Card Processing
2 Weeks
Y
N
Bank ACH/Wire
Approval
1 Week
N
N
Electronic
Transaction/JE
Approvals
1 Week
N
N
Revised FY21 Budget
5 Weeks
Y
Y
FY20 Budget
Amendment
8 Weeks
Y
N
Misc. Billing/Treasury
3 Weeks
Y
N
Procurement
3 Weeks
Y
N
Contract
negotiation/review
4 Weeks
Y
N
Insurance/Claims Mgmt.
5 Weeks
Y
N
Investment Reporting
3 Weeks
Y
N
Landfill Reporting
2 Weeks
Y
N
Bank Reconciliations
3 Weeks
Y
N
Mail Distribution
1 Week
Y
N
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Attachment 2
Current Telecommuting Technology/Resource Access
Computer
Phone
Printer
GoToMyPC
Scanner
Vehicle
Internet
Brandi Baumhover
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tony Breitbach
X
x
X
X
X
Dawn Carr
x
X
X
X
X
X
Elena Fox
X
x
X
X
X
Cody Funk
x
X
X
X
Chuck Harris
X
x
X
X
X
X
X
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Rose Hoerner
x
X
X
X
X
X
Nathan Kelleher
X
x
X
X
X
Rachel Kilburg
x
X
X
X
X
Ella Lahey
X
x
X
X
X
Jenny Larson
x
X
X
X
X
X
X
Kayla Morrison
X
x
X
X
X
Teresa Putchio
x
X
X
X
X
Cassie Ross
X
x
X
X
X
Cindy Schroeder
x
X
X
X
X
Kate Weidemann
X
x
X
X
X
Jenni Welsh
x
X
X
X
X
X
Vickie Wilwert
x
X
X
X
X
Kendra Witte
X
x
X
X
Attachment 4
COVID-19 Finance Department Schedule
Employee
Method
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Baumhover, Brandi
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Breitbach, Tony
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Carr, Dawn
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Fox, Elena
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
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Funk, Cody
Remote
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Harris, Chuck
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Hoerner, Rose
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Kelleher, Nathan
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Kilburg, Rachel
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Lahey, Ella
Remote
OFF
8:00-5:00
OFF
8:00-5:00
1:00-5:00
Larson, Jenny
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Morrison, Kayla
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Pins, Karen
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Schroeder, Cindy
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Weidemann, Kate
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Welsh, Jenni
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Wilwert, Vickie
Remote
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
8:00-5:00
Witte, Kendra
Remote
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Housing & Community Development Department
Date April 16, 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department
provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill
its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the
continued performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations
become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time frame
(depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given direction to
resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted. Therefore,
the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans with or
without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability to
continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to external
agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be
made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and the Director of Housing & Community
Development.
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Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for Housing & Community Development Department
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Section 8
Check Run
A-1
C. Richter, G.
Hodgson
Computer, Check Printer,
Checks, Access to Elite
Section 8
Interim/Annual
Changes
A-2
Caseworkers
and Assisted
Housing
Secretary/GO
team
Computer, Access to Elite,
Access to REAC, EIV, PIC,
Paper files for each client
Section 8
Interim/Annual
Changes (open mail)
AA
Any
Mail, Scanner, Client Files
General Housing
Critical Residential
Failure Inspections
A-1
Inspector I,
General
Housing
Specialist,
Supervisor
Vehicle, iPad, Accela
CoC
Payments to
Contracted
Services and Draws
through eLoccs for
payment (Pays
landlords for rent)
A-1
G. Hodgson, A.
Steger
eLoccs, FinPlus, computer,
invoice from Contract
Section 8
Move -in Inspections
A-3
Inspector I,
General
Housing
Specialist,
Supervisor
Vehicle, iPad, Elite, Accela
All Divisions
Payroll
A-4
All
Computer, Scanner, FinPlus,
Laserfiche Forms
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority
- B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
CDBG Loans
Deposits
B
L. Barton, Housing
Director, Rehab
Supervisor
Computer, Deposit book, Loan
System, vehicle, finplus
General Inspections
Deposits
B
Permit Clerk,
Housing Director,
Inspection
Supervisor
Computer, deposit book, loan
system, vehicle, finplus
CDBG Allocations
Process requests
for funding
B
C. Lester, Housing
Director, L.Barton,
Rehab Supervisor
Computer, IDIS, FinPlus
Section 8
Waitlist
Maintenance
B
T.England, All
caseworkers, GO
Team
Computer, Mailing
equipment, Elite, phone
CDBG
Quarterly
Reports/Consolidated
Plan/Annual Plan
B
L. Barton, C. Lester,
A. Steger
Computer, IDIS, email
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Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential Function
Priority
- C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Section 8
Annual/bi-annual
inspections
C
Inspector I, General
Housing Specialist,
Supervisor
iPad, Vehicle, Accela, Elite
CDBG Loans
Deferred Payment
Agreements,
subordination, loan
payoffs, and lien
releases
C
L. Barton, A. Steger
Computer, Loan System,
Mailing equipment
CDBG
Draws
C
L. Barton, C.
Lester, Housing
Director
Computer, IDIS,
FinancePlus
All Divisions
Pay Bills
C
All
Computer, Scanner, FinPlus,
Laserfiche Forms
Bee Branch Healthy
Homes
Bid Tours/Contracts
C
ECIA, Resiliency
Coordinator
Computer, vehicle
Lead & Healthy Homes
Bid Tours/Contracts
C
Lead & Healthy
Homes
Supervisor,
Inspector,
Housing Financial
Assistant
Computer, vehicle
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the leaders or
officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties.
❖ Lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key positions within the
department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Director
Assisted Housing Supervisor
Rental Licensing &
Inspection Supervisor
Assisted Housing Supervisor
Assisted Housing Coordinator
Rental Licensing & Inspection
Supervisor
Inspector II
General Housing Specialist
Rehabilitation Supervisor
Community Development
Specialist
Neighborhood
Development Specialist
❖ Succession procedures
■ Communication with leadership must be attempted for 24 hours before successor takes action,
unless direct authority from leadership to move to successor is established or incapacitation (ill,
injured, dead) of leadership.
■ When time is critical; City Manager can move to any successor for authority.
• When this occurs, the decision must be conveyed to all listed successors and the leader
immediately through email/text/phone or other means as available.
• Should communication be unavailable, notification of the decision will be conveyed to others
within 24 hours.
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Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to
be delegated
Type of Authority
Position
Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Building Code
Official
(Housing &
Comm Devel.
Director)
Modifications/Temporary
Occupancy
Certificates/Relocation/C
ondemnation
Rental
Licensing &
Inspections
Supervisor
Director is
incapacitated or
emergency decision
needs to be made and
no contact can be
established
All permanent
modifications/decisions
will be suspended.
Temporary direction only
Executive
Director of
PHA (Housing
& Comm
Devel.
Director)
Approve
suspension/deviation
from Admin Plan,
Assisted
Housing
Supervisor
Director is
incapacitated or out of
communication for
more than 7 days, or
within 24 hours of
month end, whichever
is less.
Temporary deviations
from the admin plan. No
permanent changes to
City Council without prior
approval from HUD and
the Director.
Payroll/Purch
ase Order
Approvals
Approve employee
timesheets, final pay
amounts, purchase
orders and invoice
payments to vendors
Assisted
Housing
Supervisor,
Community
Development
Specialist
Director is unavailable
or does not have
proper access to
complete the approval
Authority for signing
mortgages, liens, loans,
or other such documents
does NOT apply to this
delegation. Those revert
back to approval by the
City Manager, until City
Council authorizes new
delegation of that
authority by Resolution
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Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
➢ Alternate facilities capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
Housing & CD —
Division/Activity
Positions Needed for
Critical & Important
Functions
Alternate
Location(s)
Physical requirements of space
General Housing —
Rental Licensing &
Inspections
Rental Licensing &
Inspections Supervisor
and Permits Clerk
City Hall in office with
Building Services
Two workstations with computers,
network connectivity, and access
to a printer.
General Housing —
Rental Licensing &
Inspections
Inspector II; General
Housing Specialist;
Inspector I (x3);
Nuisance Specialist
Able to work
remotely from home
and in city vehicles
Internet connectivity provided by
mobile devices. Desktop
computers will be needed if
duration exceeds 1 week.
Administrative Staff &
Assisted Housing
Housing Director;
Assisted Housing
Supervisor; Housing
Financial Specialist
City Hall in office with
Finance Department
or other spaces (e.g.
Conference Room)
Three workstations with network
connectivity and printer access
Assisted Housing
Assisted Housing
Coordinator; Assisted
Housing Secretary;
Caseworkers (x3);
FSS/GO Caseworkers
(x3)
Multicultural Family
Center
8 workstations with network
connectivity, desktop computers,
table and/or area for file storage,
one private meeting area
CDBG
Community
Development Specialist;
Rehabilitation
Supervisor
Leisure Services
Office (Multicultural
Family Center)
Two workstations with network
connectivity and access to a printer
➢ All identified alternative operating facilities have the capability of housing files/data and other means
required to continue operations. However, employees will need to work where there is space. This can be
provided in any building with internet connection, including several locations (not all employees need to
be housed together)
• Alternative Facilities other than listed above that can be utilized:
• Municipal Services Center; Main lobby 2 workstations; Training Room, 4 workstations/8 with
wireless capability
• Emergency Operations Center; 4 workstations in either/each conference room.
• City Hall Annex; After Human Rights move to MFC — Can Accommodate Admin/CDBG staff.
❖ Alternate Service Delivery
➢ Alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to prevent spread of
disease:
• Flex Schedules are allowed upon notification of the employees' supervisor. Employees under
Operating Engineers Union Contract have restrictions that will be conveyed to the employee by the
supervisor.
• Need to move to paperless file system for Section 8 and CDBG.
• Until then, files are delivered to individual homes and handled with proper PPE (gloves).
• All documents that can be scanned, will be shared electronically
• 2-4 essential employees prepare and deliver files each day, as well as open mail and scan all
documents.
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Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Critical communication systems that support the department essential functions
➢ Phone, Email, Internet for Federal Communications
❖ Method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
➢ Phones transferred to other extensions/cell phones, Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint for all other
communications
❖ Procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff, management, and essential
internal and external staff.
➢ Microsoft Teams for each division, gotomeetings for each "physical" meeting that had been scheduled
❖ Procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical customers and the
public
➢ Public Communication Methods
• Social Media, Mailings, Postings to be Places across the City, Phone, Email
➢ Emergency Personnel
• Email, Phone, Radio (Housing Officer)
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and functions.
➢ Have to maintain network connection. In the event that drops, need to establish secure internet for:
• Gotomypc to get to Elite/EIV/PIC/REAC to process Section 8 files/checks
• Accela to process move -in inspections and critical residential failures
• WebQA to process citizen requests
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data loss.
(Confidential Information Identified with Blue highlight)
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record, or
Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre-
positioned
at Alternate
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Facility
Section 8 Client Files
(including waitlist)
Hardcopy, office file
cabinet main hall
X
None
CDBG Loan Files
Hardcopy, CDBG office file
cabinets and basement of
Federal Building
X
None
CDBG Construction
Files
Hardcopy, Rehab
Supervisor office file
cabinets
X
None
Lead & Healthy
Homes Client Files
Hardcopy, Lead Office File
Cabinets
X
None
Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Client Files
Hardcopy, Bee Branch
Office File Cabinets
X
None
Bee Branch Healthy
Hardcopy, electronic
X
Electronic is
Homes Draw Files
back-up
Lead & Healthy
Homes Draw Files
Hardcopy, electronic
X
Electronic is
back-up
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Continuity of
Operations Plan
Hardcopy (Housing
Directors Office File
Cabinet), electronic
X
Hardcopy back -
up
Section 8 Admin Plan
Hardcopy in all Section 8
employee offices,
Electronic
X
Electronic
Back-up
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the emergency and
determination of the best course of action for response and recovery:
• Relocation notification sent by email/Phone Tree
• Follow-up instructions will be sent through email or the use of phone tree
• Daily Updates provided in email
• Establish essential employees to move files to alternate locations (continual or permanent)
• Transfer Phones to alternate locations short-term
• Equipment set-up requests to Information Services: Essential Employees On -site
• Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and notification
process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in this section.
• Department Call List (phone tree) to be used when Emergent Changes Have Been Made.
• Email follow-up to all employees in the Department
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for the
continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
• Equipment set-up requests to Information Services: Essential Employees working off -site
• Equipment set-up requests to Information Services: Non -Essential Employees
• Set-up Teams for each division to coordinate work
• Transfer phones to alternate location long-term
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and procedures for
acquiring a new facility.
➢ Prep of primary facility (cleaning, set-up of equipment)
➢ Delivery of all physical files back to primary facility
• Inventory of all files
➢ Temporary equipment returned to Information Services
• Inventory of equipment
➢ Meeting to determine when non -essential functions will begin
➢ Review of any new Federal/State Guidelines established
➢ New deadlines set for all work delayed
➢ Identification of vacated roles/responsibilities, prioritize hiring/filling roles
• Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
➢ Department Call List (phone tree)
➢ Email follow-up to all employees in the Department
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Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to execute its
COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To achieve this, the
department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
■ Annual review of department COOP
■ Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
■ Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
■ Refresher orientation of COOP staff
■ Review during New Employee Orientation
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2012 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Transportation Services Department
March 30, 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Department
provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill
its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the
continued performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations
become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time frame
(depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given direction to
resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted. Therefore,
the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans with or
without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability to
continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to external
agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be
made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and RENEE TYLER Department Manager.
Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all circumstances
and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
❖ Identify the essential functions for your department
• Prioritize the Essential Functions as measured by time criticality.
• Time criticality is the amount of time that a function/process can be suspended before it
adversely affects the department's core mission.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for TRANSPORTATION Department
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Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Transportation Services
Transportation for the
City's Citizens
AAA
Vehicles, storage, routing
software, radio
communications,
maintenance.
Parking Division
Enforcement of
emergency vehicle
parking and vehicles
parking in designated
zones.
A
Police
Department
This function would be
reduced to emergency
zone enforcement (i.e.,
loading, fire, ADA)
Payroll
Paying of employees
B+
Parking Account
Clerk/Confidential
Transit Clerk
Internet, computer, phone,
Time sheets. Fiance Plus
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Accounts
Receivable/Billing
P.O and paying of
Bills for department
B
Parking Account
Clerk/Confidential
Transit Clerk
*Bus driver has
been trained in
this department
for emergency.
Phone, internet, computer,
Finance plus and laserfich.
Approvals
Approvals of P.O
from Transit and
Parking
Departments.
B
Renee Tyler
Justin Harris-
Davis
Internet, Computer,
Finance Plus
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Parking
Parking Enforcement-
meters, ramps,
surface lots
C
NA
Radios, phone tablets, AIMS,
Passport
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
■ Each essential function requires personnel & special skills, equipment & systems, vital records and
data, and consumable office supplies to accomplish.
• Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
• Identify key personnel and backups.
V Admin backup is dispatchers and confidential clerks
✓ Facility and Maintenance back is parking technicians and parking enforcement
personnel.
• Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill essential
functions.
✓ Both confidential clerks are crossed trained to dispatch.
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✓ Parking Divisions' confidential clerk is crossed trained for payroll and invoicing
✓ Parking Enforcement crossed trained to maintain communications with the
department using telephone trees, text and communication.
• Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers,
employees from other departments etc. to complete essential functions.
✓ Former drivers in good standing with the City
✓ School bus drivers that have driven from the City
✓ Volunteer fleets (i.e., DuRide) to assist with transporting passengers with critical
needs (i.e., medical appointments, dialysis, grocery shopping)
• Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office supplies
required to perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30 days following the
emergency. Do not include resources that may be useful but are not essential to the activity.
• Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until
additional personnel and resources become available.
✓ Suspension of parking enforcement for meters, surface lots and ramps.
✓ Daily processing of employee payroll records
✓ Accounts payable
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the leaders or
officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and predefined transition of
leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key positions
within the department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Director of Transportation
Services
Operations Supervisor
Field Operations Supervisor
Operation Supervisor
Field Operations Supervisor
Garage Laborer
Field Operations Supervisor
Service Worker
Parking Technician
Service Worker
Service Worker
Parking Technician
❖ Establish succession procedures
■ Conditions under which succession will take place
✓ Incapacitation (ill, injured, dead) during COOP emergency or >14 days
✓ Unavailable (distance/travel/communications) during disaster event
• Method of notification
✓ Phone, 2-way radio, email, memo as appropriate for timeliness.
✓ Inability to come to work during the event due to travel restrictions
• Terminating conditions
✓ No call/no show
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
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❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Emergency
Operations
Command
Direct operational
activity
Operations
Supervisor
Field Operations
Supervisor
Emergency
Operations
Within legal
authority
provided to Dir of
Transportation
Services during
an emergency
event
Purchase of
services and
supplies
Purchase of items
determined
essential and time
critical to response
activities
Field Operations
Supervisor
Emergency need
based on time
critical event, or
essential supplies
to maintain critical
function
Applies to items
necessary to
maintain critical
function
capability
2-way radio
Communications
critical
Maintenance
Tech or
Dispatcher
Land line phone
Communication
Phone
Communications
with staff and
essential to
operations
Transit and
Parking Clerks
Cell phone
Communication
Lock down of
facilities
Facility Site
Security
Garage Tech
Threating
Conditions (i.e.,
bomb or chemical
threat)
Physically life
threatening
emergency
operations
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
Facility Alternate Sites
Near -Site Location:
Required:
Intermodal Hub: surface lot at 11th and Elm
Access and room for buses to pick up and drop off
passengers.
2401 Central Ave. (bus storage)
Water, Sewer, electric, Wi-Fi.
Remote Dispatching
Laptop up fitted with routing software, ability to
remote in; dispatch radio
Crescent Community Health (dispatch/parking HQ)
Water, Sewer, electric, Wi-Fi, telephone landline.
Access and room for buses to pick up and drop off
passengers. Establish temporary offices.
City Hall (if Millwork intermodal is not accessible for
picking up and dropping off passengers)
Access and room for buses to pick up and drop off
passengers.
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Alternate Service Delivery
• Suspension of lobby services, fire company business inspections, public education events, etc. to
minimize contact with non -essential persons.
• Implement personnel distancing policy to limit spread among staff.
• Basic administrative functions (i.e. account clerks, analyst) can be provided remotely to allow
administrative functions to continue (i.e., payroll, account billing, operations analysis, etc.).
• Hours of service and shifts can be shortened for Transportation Services staff to allow flexibility with
there is an extreme shortage of available personnel, or disaster -related surge in incident needs.
• Essential personnel is: the Director of Transportation, Operations Supervisor, Field Operations
Supervisor, Garage Maintenance, and Bus Operators.
• In the event of a disaster or emergency parking rules will be suspended. Parking personnel will be
used to assist with department operations (i.e. phone duty, assisting with scheduling rides, office
organization as needed, etc.)
• Other options include:
• Suspension of vacation and other leave to maintain staffing
• Mandatory overtime implementation
• Internal departments rely upon each other for back up communications help.
• Establish use of all available licensed drivers and staff for needs of continuing daily
operations.
➢ Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to prevent spread of
disease.
• COVID -19 EVENT DETAIL - see Appendix I for additional direction
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
➢ Dubuque County 911 Communications Center CAD. Manual back up is available.
➢ Dubuque County 911 Public Safety 800 Radio System. This system's availability is the top priority and
can substitute for most critical communications if needed.
➢ City fiber optic network is primary carrier of station alerting system, but has a backup.
➢ VHF radio with City of Dubuque Emergency Management frequency. Back up to above.
➢ Internet access. Any internet connection method (air card, etc) would maintain availability of department
incident reporting, training, and inspection programs.
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
➢ Alternate sites that allow for communications set up for dispatching and communicating with staff using
radios, dispatch equipment, cell phones, laptops
➢ Alternate site alerting would rely on landline, cell phone and radio systems.
➢ Available department landlines can be forwarded to cell phones to maintain communication continuity
with public and inter -department communications.
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
➢ If phone systems are available, continue use as normal with forwarding or use of cell numbers.
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical
customers and the public
➢ Public contact by social media and city website if available.
➢ Public service announcements to local media.
➢ Message boards outside all fire stations
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➢ City Management radio channel for inter -city communication if phone systems, internet and cell service is
unavailable.
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and
functions.
➢ Critical access is through radio system and ANY internet access.
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data loss.
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Payroll
Electronic
Finance City Hall
NO
City Server
Accounts Payable
Electronic
Finance City Hall
NO
City Server
Accounts
Receivable
Electronic
Finance City Hall
NO
City Server
Employee Records
Electronic
Human Resources
City Hall
YES, department
personnel files
City Server
Training Records
Electronic
NO, available
online
NO
Target
Solutions Cloud
Incident Records
Electronic
No, available online
NO
ESO Cloud
Inspection Records
and Building info
Electronic
No, available online
NO
ESO Cloud
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to execute its
COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To achieve this, the
department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
• Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the
emergency and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
See Appendices I-V
• Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and notification
process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in this section.
• 2-way radio would be first line of communication to drivers.
• Phone and text and email would be line of communication for drivers and staff not on
duty during emergency.
• Staff call lists are available on the F drive
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• Lists are printed and placed on all staff desks at the JOTC and Intermodal.
• Staff will relocate to a workspace that can handle the daily tasks required to maintain a
normal operations level.
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for the
continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
• Assure there is adequate space for staff and passengers and buses.
• Maintain portable radio phone access via cell or land line, also computer access to routing
software.
• Confirm with staff that we are "available" and ready to proceed.
• Confirm utility needs and electrical power, heat, etc.
• Establish needed staff amenities.
• Establish any safety and security needs with our alternative site operations.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
■ Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Upon determination by Transportation Director or Operations Supervisor, Field
Operations Supervisor a staff member will be assigned to notify drivers of a return to
normal operations status.
• All staff will await orders and continue as directed until the management staff assigned
above directs otherwise.
• Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and procedures for
acquiring a new facility.
➢ If returning to normal facility — Officer in charge will assure all systems function using the
"Alternate Facility Operations" (phase II above)
➢ If changing to another alternate location, follow phase II guidelines.
• Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
➢ 2-way, or individual phone contact will be used to direct on duty personnel to the return
too normal or change in alternate location.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
1. Transportation Services will schedule exercises and training to test its Coop Plan at least once a year.
The plan will be updated any time there is a change in personnel.
2. Plans will be pulled and reviewed with department managers and essential staff at a minimum of 2 times
a year to ensure that the administrative, operation and emergency management procedures meet FTA
requirements and the City's assets protected. Reviews will be performed prior to performing training
exercises.
3. The COOP Plan will use the planning outlined in The Jule Operations and Safety Manuel for bomb
threats, tornados and other acts of God or man. (APPENDIX V).
Annual Department Testing and Exercising of COOP Plans and Procedures
1. Department managers and essential staff will review the Coop Plan. The department will
concurrently conduct an annual department wide practice run to test the fidelity of the plan.
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2. Managers and essential staff will review the existing policy and note updates/adjustments
required to the COOP Plan.
Annual Testing of Emergency Alert and Notification Procedures and Systems
1. Testing of our emergency response readiness will need to be tested at least once a year that way
we can see the efficiency of the system that is in place.
2. During this review time of emergency alerts and procedures Transportation Services will perform
its annual review period to ensure that system in place meets the needs of the COOP Plan.
3. All essential staff and department managers will participate in this event.
4. All records of COOP training and retraining will be kept on file in the JOTC Building in a paper
copy and on the City of Dubuque hard drive.
Refresher Orientation of COOP for Staff
1. A follow up refresher orientation to the COOP training will be conducted within 6-10 months
for Transportation Services staff.
2. New staff will receive a copy of Transportation Services plan upon hire in either e-format or
paper.
3. Upon completion of training/retraining staff records will be updated to show that they have
been trained in COOP plans. The documentation will be signed off on by Department
Manager.
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APPENDIX I
COVID- 19 EVENT DETAIL
Assumptions and background on Transportation Services operations.
• Distancing to reduce spread of disease
o The Transit department operates in three distinct shifts; 2 shifts are on duty for a 8 -hour period.1
shift is on duty for a 6 hours shift. By design two-thirds of available personnel are on at any given
time providing some separation of personnel to limit contact with others.
o Each shift also operates from two different locations. These locations have personnel numbers
ranging from 1 to 25 depending on the station and hours.
o As restrictions were placed on movement of personnel to other locations during a shift, further
interaction is now limited to reduced hours of operations and reduced contact with public and
other staff members.
o The transportation department has experienced disease spread from other contagions in the
past. From that experience surface cleaning and sanitizing methods are well known and supplies
are sufficient to accomplish these tasks.
o Due to the nature of transportation operations, personnel are used to implementing "universal
precautions" and are vigilant in its application.
o Go to meetings will be established for conferences or meeting held during a pandemic situation.
For those that can access the internet. We will also send a email follow up of the meeting
containing agenda and meeting notes.
o Meetings will be used either by zoom or some form of conference link. This link will be sent out
from management.
o Staff that would need to be quarantined will follow all Iowa's Public Health Guidelines for self -
quarantine. Staff needing to follow these rules will do so at the instruction of there supervisors.
Update on actions the transportation services department is or has taken to date (March 30).
• As the guidance and information changes we will attempt to continue to update the membership. As of
today (March 30) the department has implemented the following:
1. COVID 19 response General Order (1-2020 March 18, 2020) issued). Attached.
2. More frequent Command communication per week.
3. Implemented reduced hours for Jule fixed route service.
4. Latest Isolation Guidance for Fire and EMS personnel from Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Iowa
Department of Public Health (IDPH) being used to address essential personnel actions.
5. Reduced hours for On Demand Bus service for para transit riders.
6. Shift personnel are directed to limit interaction with relieving personnel by maintaining distance and limiting
face-to-face interaction except for short periods and six feet apart.
7. All personnel shall practice social distancing while on duty and limit any close contact with other employees
to the extent practicable.
8. All transportation building is closed to the public.
9. All drivers are provided with gloves and cleaning and disinfecting materials for their buses.
10. Suspending all fare collecting for both fixed and on demand response services.
11. Personnel who are able were sent home or working remotely.
12. Training is being modified (not cancelled) to avoid groups.
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13. Extra cleaning and sanitizing have been ordered for all locations.
14. Outside vendors are limited to entry upon sign in
15. Personnel should be practicing social distancing and if directed, self -isolation while at home.
16. Parking enforcement and maintenance staff has been instructed to were gloves and face protection when
able.
17. Parking enforcement vehicles have been cleaned on regular basic and provided with wipes.
18. Meter collections has been suspended until April 30 for public.
19. Parking enforcement and parking maintenance personnel have been equipped with disinfectant tools to for
cleaning and wiping down of public parking areas.
Staffing obstacles: Two potential problems arise with the COVID-19 outbreak related to staffing. The first is an
absence of available personnel due the threat of COVID-19. The second is an increased need of personnel to
respond to the rise in incidents.
Current obstacles are:
✓ cleaning of vehicles and buildings after transporting of passengers
✓ Extra hours required from all division staff to cover absences.
Staffing options:
There is cross training of rolls across the department to provide cover operations and service demands.
The creation of a city wide drivers' database that will allow the identification of staff who currently hold a Class B
CDL with passenger endorsements.
Use of utility billing staff parking billing and collection when possible through e-billing and credit card processing.
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APENDIX II
COVID- 19 EVENT DETAIL
TRANSPORTATION SEVICES ORG CHART
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
A unified approach to
providing equitable
transportation options in
the City of Dubuque
THE JULE TRANSIT + PARKING
TRANSPORTATION
ANALYST
DIRECTOR OF
TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR
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Justin Harris -Davis, Operations Supervisor cell 563-581-0967
Russ Stecklein, Field Operations Supervisor cell 563-590-9285
Barry Gibson, Service Worker 563-564-1747
Rick Zeller, Service Worker 563-543-0079
Steve Gerardy, Parking Technicians 563-590-5650
Denny Arensdorf, Parking Technicians 563-599-5601
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APPENDIX V
Operations, Asset Management, Safety and
Security Manual
City of Dubuque Transportation Services Department
Facility Locations:
Jule Operations Center
949 Kerper Blvd
Dubuque, IA 52001
Intermodal Center/Administration
950 Elm St
Dubuque, IA 52001
Overview:
The purpose of this document is to provide a framework for the ongoing development and
implementation of measures that address issues of asset management, safety and security
as potentially experienced by The Jule Transit System. This document presents information
from the perspective of prevention; it also includes protocol that aims to minimize and
contain a dangerous event should one occur.
All forward thinking and planning must include acknowledgement of hazards faced within
our community and in the world at -large. It is important that The Jule stays aware of social
and political trends so it can continue to provide consistent, safe and reliable service to the
public.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAIN OF COMMAND 16
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN 16
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTS 17
BUILDING EVACUATION 18
CPR/1 ST AIDE TRAINING 20
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS - GOOD SAMARITAN 20
SEVERE AND INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY 21
FIRE & FIRE SUPPRESSION 24
ON -BOARD VIOLENCE (PASSENGER TO DRIVER, PASSENGER TO PASSENGER) 25
NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION -DE-ESCALATING TECHNIQUES 25
VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE 26
HAZARD COMMUNICATION 28
ACCIDENT PREVENTION 29
BUILDING SECURITY 29
LOSS OF POWER/POWER OUTAGE 29
THEFT, ROBBERY, LOSS OF PROPERTY 30
CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATION 30
BOMB THREAT 30
TERRORIST ATTACK 31
ASSET MANAGEMENT: VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE 32
ATTACHMENT A: BOMB THREAT FORM 38
ATTACHMENT B1: ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT FORM 39
ATTACHMENT B2: ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT FORM 40
ATTACHMENT C1: FLOOR PLAN SHUT-OFF VALVES, SWITCHES & EVACUATION DOORS 41
ATTACHMENT C2: FLOOR PLAN SHUT-OFF VALVES, SWITCHES & EVACUATION DOORS 42
ATTACHMENT D: COMMUNICATION AND EMERGENCY CODE LIST 44
ATTACHMENT E: TRAINING SCHEDULE 45
ATTACHMENT F: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT HAZARD ASSESSMENT 46
ATTACHMENT G: FACILITY: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & KEY CONTACTS 48
ATTACHMENT H: FACILITY: BUS SHELTERS CLEANING SCHEDULE 49
ATTACHMENT I: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION 50
ATTACHMENT J: VEHICLE PORTFOLIO 52
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ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVISION
The Jule Operations, Asset Management, Safety & Security Program is to be reviewed annually for
changes to the work procedures performed under this program, changes in OSHA standards pertaining to
this program, or changes in vehicles, equipment, or facilities used or provided. All revisions to the
program must be dated and initialed by the safety committee or the designated person responsible for
administering this program.
Date of Annual Review
By:
4/10/2014
Initial creation
Candace Eudaley-Loebach
10/20/2014
Update to accident procedure
Candace Eudaley-Loebach
06/25/2015
Update to severe weather and
power outage procedures
Candace Eudaley-Loebach
12/12/2016
Update staff and add Intermodal
Candace Eudaley-Loebach
1/26/2017
Update maintenance contracts
Candace Eudaley-Loebach
2/3/2018
Update facility details
Jodi Johnson
7/26/201 8
Include Transit Asset Management
Jodi Johnson
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Renee Tyler —Director of Transportation Services
Justin Harris -Davis — Transportation Services Operations Supervisor
Russ Stecklein — Transportation Services Field Supervisor
Barry Gibson — Service Worker (Operations & Training Center)
Rick Zeller — Service Worker (Operations & Training Center)
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
The Transit Division Emergency Action Plan Administrator is the Transit Division Manager. This person is
ultimately responsible for overseeing all aspects of the emergency plan. During an emergency event and
in the event that the Division Manager is not available, the decision -making and leadership
responsibilities follow the chain of command above.
The Operations Supervisor has the responsibility of informing contractors and contract employees of the
facility's Chain of Command and Emergency Action Plan. This information is to include the location of
severe weather shelters, exit routes from the facility, evacuation assembly sites, and the function of the
notification/alarm systems. The Operations Supervisor is also responsible for arranging service or repair
of all fire extinguishers, notification and/or alarm systems, and other fire suppression equipment.
ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY ACTION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. "Buddies" will be assigned as needed to assist disabled employees and/or customers, thereby
ensuring their safety during an emergency situation (e.g. assist in their evacuation of the building).
The Director of Transit Operations will appoint buddies.
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2. Evacuation monitors will survey the facility — including out-of-the-way work areas and restrooms —
to ensure all personnel have been alerted and evacuated. The Plan Administrator will appoint
monitors.
3. A fire extinguisher inspection contractor will conduct annual inspections of fire extinguishers, and
are contracted by Operations Supervisor.
4. Fire extinguisher operators will be trained and are assigned by plan (Bus Operators, Operations
Supervisor, Maintenance Staff).
5. In the event of an emergency due to severe weather, notices will be posted at main entrances
informing public that city personnel have sought shelter. Dispatch personnel will post signage.
6. The first city employee to arrive at the evacuation assembly site will be the "head counter." The
head counter's responsibilities are to account for all other personnel from the facility, and to
report "unaccounted for personnel" to the incident commander i.e. Fire Department or Police
Department. ("Unaccounted for personnel" are those whose whereabouts are unknown and who
have not arrived at the assembly site within five (5) minutes of the evacuation notification.)
7. Any and all employees should note the absence of fellow employees and report this information
to the "head counter" at the designated assembly site.
NOTE: When conditions are life -threatening no employee should compromise his/her safety by fulfilling
additional duties.
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTS
Employees must report any accident or incident involving a person, vehicle or object immediately.
ACCIDENT PROCEDURE
If you are involved in an accident (this includes hitting a fixed object or hitting or being hit by another
vehicle):
1. Check for injuries
2. Do not move the vehicle
3. Immediately radio Dispatch Office for guidance with location and injuries
4. Dispatch office will notify a supervisor and contact police
5. Request that passengers and other witnesses remain on -site
6. When police and supervisor arrive on the scene, follow all instructions
7. Complete an accident report
8. You may be required to take a drug and alcohol test based on FTA post -accident testing
requirements
9. Management Staff will complete the Post -Accident Testing Form
10. Depending on the severity of the accident, you may not be allowed to complete your shift
The supervisor will request a copy of the official report from the police, complete exchange of information,
Drug & Alcohol Post- Accident Testing form, and take photos of all damaged vehicles or property being
sure to capture the license plates of each vehicle.
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INCIDENT PROCEDURE
An incident is defined as a non -vehicle event. If an incident occurs on your bus (this includes Bus Operator
or passenger injuries, verbal or physical confrontation between passengers and/or Bus Operators, etc):
1. Pull over
2. Check for injuries
3. Immediately radio Dispatch Office for guidance with location and injuries
4. Dispatch office will notify a supervisor and determine whether police should be contacted
5. Request that passengers and other witnesses remain on -site
6. Follow instructions provided by Dispatch
7. Complete an incident report at the end of your shift
8. Depending on the severity of the incident, you may not be allowed to complete your shift
A complete report must be made out for every accident or incident that occurs on or involving a city
employee and/or vehicle. In the case of a passenger or pedestrian accident, even though the person
involved declines to give his/her name or states that he/she is not injured, the employee involved must make
a full report. Failure to report the above item(s) can and will result in disciplinary action.
It is the duty of the employee to attempt to obtain names of any person(s), no matter how insignificant, who
could provide information as witnesses regarding the accident/incident. The names will not be given to
anyone except authorized representatives of the City of Dubuque.
All cases of accident or injury to an employee while on -duty must be promptly reported to the Transit
Office and all necessary reports being completed and turned in as soon as possible (no later than 24 hours
after occurrence) who will then report it to the Personnel Office. The City of Dubuque's designated
physician for on the job injuries is Tri-State Occupational Health. In the case of severe or after-hours
injuries, employees should be taken to the Mercy Hospital Emergency Room.
Bus Operators are not to contribute any information other than that as required by law enforcement
officers, law enforcement agencies, representatives of ICAP insurance, or to discuss claims, accident, or
incidents with anyone other than authorized City of Dubuque representatives, union stewards and their
personal lawyer.
BUILDING EVACUATION
In the event of an emergency such as a natural disaster or bomb threat, it may be necessary to evacuate
the building. If an evacuation is warranted, management or supervisor(s) will order the evacuation;
operations and maintenance departments will begin their evacuation process. A bus will be dispatched to
the assigned assembly area(s) to be used as an evacuation shelter. If possible, building maintenance
personnel will be posted at facility door(s) to allow emergency personnel to gain quick building access
(and to direct them to source of problem/fire).
Dispatch should direct coaches in route to the facility to the City of Dubuque Municipal Services Center on
Kerper Blvd, Intermodal Center or JFK Circle Transfer, respectively.
An evacuation announcement should be made in a steady, calm voice, instructing people to move quickly
without rushing. The announcement should be made via PA system. If fire is present, activate fire alarms.
The Plan Administrator is responsible for head counts and should take the Evacuation Personnel Checklist
when exiting the building. If it is determined that people may still be in the facility, notify the on -scene
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incident commander from the local emergency service agency and give them the last known location of
the missing individual(s). Evacuees should stay grouped together and quiet; information will be shared
whenever possible. Be aware that all personnel and visitors will be under some degree of emotional
distress. Look for symptoms of stress, hyperventilation, anxiety attacks, confusion, depression, etc.
Prior to an evacuation, all employees should familiarize themselves with the following to ensure their
safety:
1. You must evacuate the building whenever the building alarm sounds and/or when you are told to
do so by emergency service personnel, your supervisor, management, or authorized personnel.
2. Be aware of where the evacuation placards are posted in each work area. In the event that one
exit becomes inaccessible, be aware of alternative exit routes.
3. Become familiar with the location of the fire alarm activation devices and how they are operated.
4. Become familiar where fire extinguishers are located.
5. Become familiar with the designated assembly place for your work area as well as those for the
rest of the facility.
In the event of an on -site emergency requiring the evacuation of your work site, it is your responsibility to
proceed to the designated evacuation assembly area and, in the process:
1. Ensure that all telephone handsets are replaced back in their cradles.
2. Take along any personal belongings and valuables, such as jackets, coats, briefcases, cell phones,
purses and backpacks (time and conditions permitting).
3. Check surroundings — including restrooms - to notify other persons in the area of the alarm. After
checking a room, the employee should close the door to reduce the possible damage by heat,
smoke and flame in the case of fire.
4. Ensure that disabled non -ambulatory persons are provided assistance during evacuations. It may
be necessary to leave wheelchairs behind. In that event, two reasonably strong individuals should
assist disabled person to assembly area.
5. It is possible that in a panicked state, employees may cross a busy street unaware of the imminent
dangers of traffic. Assign responsible employees in strategic locations to warn evacuees of any
dangers posed along the evacuation route.
6. Do not leave the evacuation assembly area and re-enter building or approach the emergency
incident scene until instructed to do so.
EVACUATION ROUTES & ASSEMBLY AREAS:
Jule Operations & Training Center
Primary Evacuation Route
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Office Personnel = East Employee Entrance Door
Maintenance Personnel = West side of Garage Walk Thru Door
Primary Assembly Area
Office and Maintenance Personnel = Employee Parking Lot — West of JOTC
Secondary Evacuation Route
Office Personnel = South Entrance Door
Maintenance Personnel = East side of Garage Walk Thru Door
Secondary Assembly Area
Front Office and Maintenance Personnel = East side of parking lot by bus entrance gate on
Kerper Blvd.
Intermodal Center
Primary Evacuation Route
Front Office Personnel = North Door from Office to Outside
Public = North Public Entry/Exit Doors
Primary Assembly Area
Front Office Personnel and Public = North Corner of Surface Parking Lot on Elm & 11 th Streets
Secondary Evacuation Route
Front Office Personnel = South Door from Office to Outside
Public = South Public Entry/Exit Doors
Secondary Assembly Area
Front Office Personnel and Public = South Corner of Landscaping Area — Elm & 9th Streets
CPR/1ST AIDE TRAINING
CPR and 1st Aide Training, as conducted by the American Red Cross and offered through the City of
Dubuque, is made available to all City employees. Transit employees, especially Bus Operators, are
encouraged to participate in the training as time, opportunity and personal interest allows.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS — GOOD SAMARITAN
We do not reasonably anticipate that our employees will come into contact with bloodborne pathogens
as part of their normal job duties.
• Employees have voluntary training in first aid. This is done so that they are able to render
emergency treatment to themselves and their loved ones. This training also results in increased
safety awareness as employees are taught injury prevention. Any employee who renders first aid
treatment to another employee does so as a "Good Samaritan" and is not covered under OSHA's
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
• Those performing custodial duties are not exposed to bloodborne pathogens. They are instructed
to wear utility gloves when cleaning restrooms. Waste containers for disposal of personal
products such as sanitary napkins are lined and the custodian would never handle these products
by hand.
All employees are instructed to report any changes or possible exposures to their supervisor. If
exposures do occur we will reevaluate our policy at that time.
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SEVERE AND INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Internal Procedures: Bus Operators, Dispatchers, & Passengers
SEVERE WEATHER — Blizzard, Thunderstorm Warning or High Wind Siren
Employees using mobile, portable or base radios will be notified by the Dispatch Office when any of the
above warnings are issued. Bus Operators are responsible for relaying severe weather conditions instructions
to passengers as directed by dispatch. The following evacuation procedure should be followed by in route
Bus Operators:
1. Contact base and identify yourself by your name and route, state your location and which
designated shelter is closest to your current location. Base will establish a check -in time. If you are
unsure of the nearest safe shelter, ask the dispatcher for instructions.
2. Immediately go out of service, and inform passengers of the situation stating that the bus is heading
to an identified shelter and that they may seek shelter there also ("The transit system recommends
they seek shelter."). Proceed to the shelter using as direct a route as is feasible and safe, without
stopping to pick up or drop off (additional) passengers.
3. When you arrive at the designated shelter, use a cellphone or locate a telephone in order to re-
establish contact with base. If a telephone is not available, visually monitor the weather as safety
allows. When conditions appear stable, return to the bus and establish contact with the dispatcher
using the 2-way radio. State your current location and ask for further guidance.
4. When the severe weather condition (emergency) has passed, dispatch will inform all routes that
normal operations should resume. However, drivers should be aware of and watchful for a potential
reoccurrence of the emergency situation.
5. After dispatch announces all clear, inform the passengers that the bus is returning to service, get them
back on the bus and resume the route.
SEVERE WEATHER — Tornado Watch
Jule dispatch staff will notify all on -duty Jule bus operators via radio that a tornado watch is in effect.
Bus operators will monitor the weather conditions for approaching severe weather or tornado. If such
signs are noted they will IMMEDIATELY notify the base by radio. The base operator will relay this
information to the E91 1 Dispatch Center.
SEVERE WEATHER — Tornado Warning
Jule dispatch staff will notify all on -duty Jule bus operators via radio that a tornado warning is in effect.
Based on each vehicle location, transit dispatch staff will advise operators of possible shelter locations.
All on -duty bus operators will proceed as follows:
1. If the bus is close to a public building (post office, fire station, hospital, or school building), the bus
operator will ask passengers to leave the bus and take shelter in the building. Passengers that
refuse to leave the bus will be allowed to stay on.
2. Bus operators will not move the bus or advise anyone to leave the bus during the actual storm
when dangers are visibly apparent such as high water, strong winds, fallen wires or fallen trees.
When the warning has been removed, transit dispatch staff will notify all on -duty Jule bus operators via
cell phone that the storm has passed.
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All on -duty bus operators will proceed as follows:
1. Evaluate the conditions near their location to determine whether dangers are visibly apparent
such as high water, strong winds, fallen wires or fallen trees
2. Bus operators will not move the bus or advise anyone to leave the bus if dangers are visibly
present.
3. If no dangers are apparent, the driver should complete his/her scheduled route, delivering all
passengers.
ON -ROUTE DESIGNATED SHELTERS
Based on the Bus Operator's locations along the route, the following locations are safe shelters:
JFK Circle -Based Routes = Kennedy Mall, Area Residential Care, Kohls, HyVee
Delhi -Based Routes = Finley Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Wartburg Seminary, Clarke University
Downtown -Based Routes = Department of Motor Vehicles, Intermodal Center, JOTC, Municipal Services
Center (Kerper Blvd)
SEVERE WEATHER — Jule Facility Shelter Assignments
Severe weather such as tornadoes which require Jule personnel to take shelter should seek shelter in the
following areas:
JULE OPERATIONS & TRANING CENTER
Operations Supervisor, office personnel, drivers and visitors = Men's or Women's Locker Room
Maintenance and Mechanics = Men's Locker Room
Department/division supervisors will issue an "all clear" to their employees based upon current weather
information. Information regarding current severe weather may be obtained by monitoring a battery -
operated AM/FM radio.
INTERMODAL CENTER
Director of Transportation Services, office personnel, drivers and visitors = Family Restroom
External Communications Procedures
INCLEMENT WEATHER — Winter Storms, Ice, and Snow
For any weather -related change to service, communication with the public is essential. A post should be
made to social media (Facebook and Twitter) using the HooteSuite platform and through the notify -me
system to The Jule List and Press Release List.
Be prepared to respond to additional questions and ride requests through facebook and twitter.
During and following snow and ice storms, city staff will work to clear transfer areas within 24 hours.
Requests for bus stop clearing can be submitted through the City's website (WebQA) or by calling The
Jule dispatch phone number at 563-589-4196. These requests will be responded to and stops cleared
within 48 hours of entry of the request in the WebQA system.
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LEVEL 1
Alternate Routes and Service Delays
Stay in touch with Public Works staff to get street conditions.
Paratransit
Continue service, but advise passengers to expect delays.
Fixed -Route
When weather conditions and forecast will not allow the Jule to operate its full fixed route level of
service but still able to operate a reduced service with delays, the following alternate routes will take
effect:
• Green Jackson/Terrace Heights/Central and Pink Windsor/Terrace Heights/Central
No service to Terrace Heights. Bus will stop at Casey's on Peru Rd.
• Green Jackson/ Broadway/Central
No service to Saunders St & Broadway St. Bus will travel on Central Ave.
• Orange Clarke/Senior/W. Locust
No service on Madison Hill or Clarke Dr. Bus will travel west on Locust St.
• Grey Westbound Asbury
No service to Sunset Park Circle Bus will continue on Kaufmann Ave to Bonson to Asbury to
Sams Club.
• Purple Mall/Walmart/Target
No service to Wingate. Bus will travel on Sylvan Dr to Kennedy Mall.
• Park & Ride If large employers are releasing early, adjust schedule accordingly.
Sample post/notify-me for alternate routes:
Effective Saturday 2/1/2014; All routes all day
Due to deteriorating road conditions, The Jule will use alternate routes. Expect delays of up to
minutes until conditions improve.
The Jule will use the following alternate routes:
INSERT RELEVANT ALTERNATE ROUTES
Call 563-589-4196 for bus times or route deviations in your area.
LEVEL 2
On -Call and Reduced Service
Stay in touch with Public Works staff to get street conditions.
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Paratransit
Continue service, but advise passengers to expect delays. When weather conditions and forecast will not
allow the Jule to operate full service, contact passengers with non -medical appointments to reschedule (if
possible).
Fixed -Route
If conditions are deteriorating or are expected to deteriorate to the extent that it is no longer safe to
provide fixed -route service, reduce to on -call service until conditions improve.
Sample post/notify-me for on -call service:
Effective Saturday 2/1/2014; All routes all day
Due to deteriorating road conditions, The Jule fixed -routes will not operate. On -Call service is available
for those who need to travel.
Call 563-589-4196 to request a ride.
LEVEL 3
Service Cancellation
Stay in touch with Public Works staff to get street conditions. If on -call service will not be safe, cancel
both fixed -route service and all paratransit trips and provide as much advance notice as possible so
passengers can prepare.
Sample post/notify-me for service cancellation:
Effective Saturday 2/1 /2018; All routes all day
Jule Nightrider Routes will end at 11 pm Tonight
DUBUQUE, Iowa — 1:30pm — According to the National Weather Service, heavy snowfall and strong
winds will make travel difficult this evening into tomorrow. To ensure the safety of our passengers and
staff, The Jule will end both fixed -route and minibus service early tonight, Friday November 20, 201 8.
All Nightrider routes and minibus trips will end at 1 1 pm.
The last pick-ups/drop-offs at stops along these routes are listed below:
INSERT RELEVANT STOPS, ROUTES, AND TIMES
The Jule's dispatch staff will be available until 1 1 pm to answer questions and help passengers plan
their rides. For more information, call 563-589-4196.
FIRE & FIRE SUPPRESSION
The Plan Administrator appoints the trained fire extinguisher operators. Presently the following personnel
are considered trained operators of fire extinguishers:
Operations Supervisors
All Maintenance Personnel
All Bus Operators
All Parking Technicians
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Qualified personnel will receive initial training and annual refresher training for fire extinguisher
operations. Fire suppression with a fire extinguisher is to be attempted only in conjunction with a Fire
Department notification (9-91 1) and only after occupant evacuation has begun.
The facility will have annual inspections of fire extinguishers in the facility and on -board all buses. The
Operations Supervisor will contract for this service with a qualified inspector. At present, Dubuque Fire is
the contractor for this service.
The facility will conduct annual reviews of existing standards of practice regarding storage and handling of
potentially dangerous chemicals and materials (MSDS). This review is to include proper disposal of said
chemicals, used grease rags, gasoline, etc. per Jule and City policy. There will continue to be effective
enforcement of the Iowa Smoke -Free Air Act that prohibits all smoking within and on the premises of city -
owned buildings, in city -owned vehicles, and at transit shelters and transfer areas. Fire evacuation route
placards will be posted throughout the facility, and regular maintenance of fire/egress and safety lighting
and equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) will be performed. There will be annual
reviews of the Standards of Practice with all employees — Bus Operators to ensure proper handling of fires
on buses, maintenance and mechanical personnel regarding the proper handling of potentially hazard
materials, etc. Fire drills for facility will be performed on an annual basis, and will include the timely and
safe evacuation of facility, head counts of employees, etc.
ON -BOARD VIOLENCE
(PASSENGER TO DRIVER, PASSENGER TO PASSENGER)
Engaging in fighting or violent behavior, making loud and raucous noise that causes unreasonable distress to
an occupant or operator of the bus, or directing abusive epithets or making any threatening gesture that
the person knows or reasonably should know is likely to provoke a violent reaction by another is prohibited.
The driver or personnel supervising the operation of a bus shall advise a passenger who is violating any of
the foregoing subsections that the prohibited conduct must cease and that the passenger may be required
to leave the bus if the prohibited conduct does not stop. If the passenger does not comply with the driver's
direction, the driver shall immediately contact the Dispatch Office who will contact a supervisor or the
polic+
e depending on the severity of the incident. A supervisor or a police officer that finds that the passenger
has engaged in prohibited conduct may remove the passenger from the bus.
NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION -DE-ESCALATING TECHNIQUES
It is important to remain calm and reassuring when faced with an anxious passenger. Acknowledge the
passenger's anxiety and, when possible, validate the reason for it. Be aware of their "comfort zone" i.e.
personal space, and attempt to stay at least arms (and leg) length away. Be aware of your facial
expressions as you are communicating and/or listening to their complaints. If seated behind the steering
wheel, get up and clear of the driver's area so in the event of a physical assault you can get away.
When faced with a defensive passenger speak in calm, rhythmic lowered tones. Be direct but not
condescending. Your instructions to the passenger should be simple, clear, and reasonable. Diffuse the
situation — do not get into a power struggle.
TIPS TO REMEMBER:
1. As quickly as possible, communicate the situation to dispatch and include your location.
2. Listen to the person causing the disturbance is trying to tell you.
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3. Beware of your non-verbal communication (e.g. facial expressions, body language).
4. Remain calm; don't over -react.
5. Don't be judgmental.
6. Don't take the situation personally.
7. Maintain eye contact.
8. Identify the other person's feelings; acknowledge and validate them.
9. Take deep breaths.
10. Try to keep some space between you and the passenger.
11. Keep in mind that there might have been a prior incident or some other precipitating factor, that the
passenger might be ill (mentally and/or physically), on drugs or otherwise under the influence.
12. Mentally prepare for the worse case scenario — look around you and plan a course of action and
an escape route.
13. Maintain control of yourself — your emotions and reactions, tone of voice, facial expressions and
body language. In doing so, you will have greater success in retaining control of the situation and
ultimately attaining a positive resolution to the crisis.
VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
(EMPLOYEE TO EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING HARASSMENT)
City of Dubuque Administrative Policy 4.01
Nothing is more important to the City of Dubuque than the safety and security of its employees. Threats,
threatening behavior or acts of violence against employees, customers, visitors, guests, or other persons
by anyone on City of Dubuque property, which includes buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment, or at
a worksite that is not owned by the City, such as the Law Enforcement Center, will not be tolerated.
Violations of this policy will lead to disciplinary action which may include dismissal, arrest, and
prosecution.
Any person who makes substantial threats, exhibits threatening behavior, or engaged in violent acts on
City property shall be removed from the premises as quickly as safety permits, and shall remain off City
premises pending the outcome of an investigation. The City will initiate an appropriate response. This
response may include, but is not limited to, suspension and/or termination of any business relationship,
reassignment of job duties, suspension or termination of employment, and/or criminal prosecution of the
person or persons involved.
No existing City policy, practice or procedure should be interpreted to prohibit decisions designed to
prevent a threat from being carried out, a violent act from occurring or a life threatening situation from
developing.
An employee is responsible for notifying their supervisor and/or their Division Manager of any threats
which the employee has witnessed, received, or has been told that another person has witnessed or
received. Even without an actual threat, an employee should report any behavior the employee witnessed
which the employee regards as threatening or violent, when the behavior is job related or might be
carried out on a City controlled site, or is connected to City employment. An employee is responsible for
making a report regardless of the relationship to the individual who initiated the threat or threatening
behavior. If the employee's supervisor is not available, the employee should report the threat to their
Division Manager, the Personnel Office or the Police Department.
An employee who applies for or obtains a protective or restraining order which lists City locations as
being protected areas, must provide to the employee's supervisor and the Personnel Office a copy of the
petition and declarations used to seek the order, a copy of any temporary protective or restraining
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order which is granted, and a copy of any protective or restraining order which is made permanent. The
City understands the sensitivity of the information requested and has developed confidentiality
procedures which recognize and respect the privacy of the reporting employee.
Employees, with the exception of sworn Peace Officers, are prohibited from bringing deadly weapons,
which include, but are not limited to, firearms, knives, and explosive devices, to the workplace, or from
having such weapons in City vehicles, or in private vehicles if the vehicle is parked on City property or the
employee if on City business. Any exceptions to this paragraph must be approved by the employee's
Department Manager. An example of an exception would be carrying a pocket knife that is used as part
of the employee's job.
Employees are expected to conduct themselves according to training received, involve their supervisor
during incidents of violence, and cooperate with follow-up investigation. Timely reporting is required, and
it is fully expected that employees will offer recommendations to supervisors for creating a safe work
environment. Employees are prohibited from using bodily force against another, except when issuing an
appropriate level of force to defend themselves or another against a violent attack.
The City will provide appropriate training and education to all employees with refresher training based
upon incident reports, employees' recommendations, and/or observable inadequacies in practice. New
hires and transfers will receive training upon assuming work duties.
Management personnel will undergo additional training to enable them to recognize, analyze, and
establish violence prevention controls.
Managing a Potentially Violent Situation:
Because no two violent situations are alike, a single, standard formula to deal with them does not exist.
However, there are some normal procedures to follow in the two most common situations:
A distraught, harassing or abusively angry person: City employees are expected to assist and interact with
the general public and fellow employees in a courteous manner. If, for example, a person becomes
angry, the employee should courteously attempt to calm the person down. If that does not work, the
employee should involve his/her supervisor or call for assistance from another supervisor or Police.
A person threatening bodily harm: If the employee determines that he/she or another person is
threatened, that is, in danger of imminent bodily harm, the employee should attempt to leave the scene, if
it can be done safely, and notify the police if necessary. If the supervisor is unaware of the situation, the
employee should notify the supervisor as soon as it can be done safely. The supervisor will then determine
if police should be notified.
Reporting Incidents:
An employee must complete the "Incident Report" (sample copy attached) and route it through the
supervisor, with a copy going to the Personnel Office, within 24 hours of the occurrence of any violent act
or threat of a violent act.
For an act involving the threat of bodily injury, the supervisor is responsible in making sure the Personnel
Office is contacted, as soon as it can be done safely. Any City employee having knowledge of a violent
act or any threatening statement or behavior involving any other City employee (as victim or
perpetrator) must report it. The employee will apprise his/her supervisor and together submit a report to
the Personnel Office. Should the employee's supervisor be involved in the violent act, the employee may
make the report to the Division Manager, Department Manager, or directly to the Personnel Office.
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To the greatest extent possible anonymity will be maintained during the investigation. However,
anonymity will be maintained at the discretion of those investigating and resolving the complaint only to
the degree that it does not compromise the investigation. There is no right to or guarantee of anonymity.
Any employee who acts in good faith by reporting real or implied violent behavior will not be subjected
to any form of retaliation or harassment. Any retaliatory behavior resulting from a report of violence
must be reported to the Personnel Office for investigation and appropriate action.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
It is the goal of The Jule to protect its employees from hazards at the workplace. This Hazard
Communication Policy applies to all work operations where Jule employees may be exposed to
hazardous substances under normal working conditions or during an emergency situation. This program is
designed in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1 910.1 200.
SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS):
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are fact sheets for chemicals which pose a physical or health hazard in the
workplace. SDSs provide specific information about the chemicals we use. The Operations Supervisor and
Service Worker are responsible for obtaining the SDSs for the The Jule. Operations Supervisor will
contact or designate another representative to contact the chemical manufacturer or vendor if additional
information is need or to request a SDS. SDSs are stored in hardcopy in the Garage near the Service
Worker office and electronically on the City of Dubuque T:\MSDS\Transit.
SDS's for products not currently used or that have changed will be maintained in an inactive file for a
minimum of thirty (30) years.
LABELS AND OTHER FORMS OF WARNING:
All Jule employees are required to inspect newly purchased materials for proper labeling prior to use.
The manufacturer's label shall never be removed or covered. Labels must list at least the following;
• Chemical identity,
• appropriate hazard warnings,
• and, the name and address of the manufacturer, importer or other responsible party.
Jule employees are responsible for ensuring that all hazardous chemicals labeled in the workplace are
properly labeled. Refer to the corresponding SDS as a source for label information.
NOTE: If employees transfer chemicals from a labeled container to a portable container that is intended
only for their IMMEDIATE use, no labels are required on the portable container.
TRAINING:
Employees working with or potentially "exposed" to hazardous chemicals will receive initial training and
any necessary retraining on the Hazard Communication Standard and the safe use of those hazardous
chemicals by The City of Dubuque Fire Department or other designated representative. Whenever a new
hazard is introduced or an old hazard changes, additional training shall be provided.
Operations Supervisor will verify that each affected employee has received and understood the required
training through a written certification that contains the name of each employee trained, the date(s) of
training, and that identifies the subject of the certification.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH HAZARD COMMUNICATION POLICY:
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An employee who does not comply with this program will be disciplined for noncompliance according to
the City of Dubuque Personnel Manager's recommendation.
ANNUAL REVIEW:
It is the responsibility of the Director of Transit Operations and the Operations Supervisor or other
designated representative to reassess the workplace chemical hazards as necessary, to identify and
evaluate new chemicals, to review accident records, and reevaluate the suitability of previously selected
PPE or safe work practices. This reassessment will occur at least annually.
TEMPORARY WORKERS / CONTRACTORS
To ensure that temporary employees or contractors have access to information on the hazardous
chemicals used, it is the responsibility of Operations Supervisor to provide the following information.
• Where SDSs are located.
• The name and location of the hazardous chemicals to which their employees may be exposed
and any appropriate protective measures required to minimize their exposure.
• Explanation of the labeling system.
Each contractor bringing chemicals on -site must provide the Operations Supervisor with the appropriate
hazard information for these substances, including the SDSs, the labels used and the precautionary
measures to be taken when exposed to these chemicals.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION
Perform on -going review(s) with all employees of the OSHA and City of Dubuque guidelines and
practices that apply to them, and ensure said practices and procedures are known, followed and
updated as needed. Monthly Safety Committee meetings are held to review all safety -related incidents
and policies that relate to daily operations.
BUILDING SECURITY
Proper maintenance of keyed lock system currently in place. Reduce unauthorized access to interior of
building by shutting outside doors (office/driver, storage and mechanic areas) when not in use, and
requiring use of fob in order to gain access to building.
Evening personnel i.e. Nightrider Crew will continue to receive training on the procedures to follow in the
event of an emergency situation (e.g. severe weather, terrorist attack, fire, or earthquake). Policies
regarding the securing of the facility and buses (e.g. keeping outside doors shut and/or locked, shutting
off and taking the key from ignition of buses when unattended, etc.) will continue to be enforced. The Jule
and City of Dubuque will continue to investigate and review how best to protect the facility and still
maintain access with minimal difficulty to storage and mechanical areas during course of daily
operations.
LOSS OF POWER/POWER OUTAGE
Radios: In the event of power failure that disrupts base radio contact with Bus Operators, battery backup
in the dispatch office will provide power for approximately 2 hours. An off -site generator (W 3rd St) will
power the radio tower. If driver radios lose power, drivers should use cell phones to contact base at 30
minute intervals.
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Phone Service: If phone service is lost, the analog phone should be plugged in and used for passenger
calls.
Analog Phone Location: NE corner of Jule Operations Center dispatch office (FT dispatch desk area)
Analog Plug -In Location: NE corner of Jule Operations Center dispatch office
Analog Phone Number: 563-589-4342
The following information should be sent out to the public using Notify -Me and social media.
Date and Time
A power outage is impacting the Jules phone service. If you are trying to reach the Jule for fixed route or mini -bus services,
please call 563-589-4342. Your patience is greatly appreciated.
THEFT, ROBBERY, LOSS OF PROPERTY
Perform regular reviews of existing practices that ensure prevention or, at the very least, minimization of
loss and potential injury in the event of theft/robbery. These practices include requiring keys for
admittance to sensitive areas and delivery of locked fareboxes to bank for deposit.
CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATION
Most demonstrations (protests, strikes, etc.) are peaceful; therefore, you should attempt to conduct
business as normally as possible without provoking or obstructing the demonstrator's activities.
When a civil disturbance occurs that may jeopardize the safety and well-being of you and your
passengers, immediately contact the Dispatch Office and request a supervisor. Supervisory or
management staff will assess any disturbance to see if the involvement of local law enforcement agencies
is warranted. In the interim, you should consider taking the following actions:
1. Remain calm — do not provoke further incident
2. Avoid the area to prevent injury, further disruptions, or possible arrest. Don't become part of the
problem.
3. Only leave the building or your work area (e.g. bus) under the direction of law
enforcement/emergency service personnel or a supervisor/manager. Depending upon the type of
incident, employees may be directed to a safer area in the building or be advised to leave to
area.
4. Don't speak or make gestures toward demonstrators.
If the disturbance is occurring outside your bus and you are unable to move your bus, close the doors to
the bus immediately. However, do not attempt to hold any passenger on the bus who wishes to leave, but
for his or her own safety, encourage them to remain on the bus until the police arrive.
BOMB THREAT
What To Do
1. Cooperate with the caller; listen carefully
2. Note carefully all information the caller gives (see form, Attachment A.
3. Ask the location and description of the bomb, expected time of explosion, and why the bomb
was planted.
4. Try to recall the exact time you received the call.
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5. Note the caller's voice: male, female, with an accent, intoxicated, familiar?
6. Note background noises: traffic, construction, music, voices, etc.
7. Ask for caller's name and address.
8. Notify your supervisor
9. Call 9-91 1: Report the bomb threat, give your name and location
10. EVACUTE the building (see Evacuation Routes/p.6)
SIGNAL FOR BOMB THREAT: "10-89"
It is the responsibility of all Bus Operators to be fully aware of The Jule's "10-89" procedures. For the
safety of everyone, all bomb threats must be investigated. The following procedures are to be followed
when a bomb threat is received:
1. The dispatch/supervisor on duty will make an "All Call" for the entire fleet or those vehicles
specifically known to be involved, and issue a "10-89."
2. After receiving a "10-89" message, all Bus Operators are to pull over and park their buses at the
nearest, appropriate and safe location. Bus Operators should attempt to park their vehicles away
from traffic and all government buildings, schools, hospitals, etc.
3. Calmly evacuate all passengers away from the bus.
4. Check the inside of the bus for any unusual items. Do not attempt to touch, remove or investigate
these items if discovered.
5. Under no circumstances should a Bus Operator use the radio system when relaying information to
dispatch.
6. Should a suspicious item(s) be found on the coach, the Bus Operator should not touch or investigate
the item(s). The Bus Operator should contact the Dispatch Office.
7. Once dispatch is notified of a suspicious item, Bus Operator should keep passengers and
themselves at a safe distance from the bus.
8. The Bus Operator should inform passengers of the situation, offer an apology, and inform them
that once the situation is resolved bus service will return to normal.
TERRORIST ATTACK
Prevention:
Continued review and enforcement of current preventative practices already in place i.e. outside access
doors and specific interior doors locked and requiring keys for admittance to facility/room; the shutting
down and locking of ignition of unattended buses regardless of location (e.g. downtown, or outside of
storage facility); maintaining an increased level of awareness regarding unknown persons on the
property and/or entering the facility; maintaining an increased level of vigilance regarding unusual
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and/or unclaimed packages or objects left on the buses throughout the day and the proper handling of
the same.
Preparedness:
Stay abreast of the most recent threats, perform regular reviews of all practices and policies with the
understanding that adjustments will be made to them as necessary. Review policies and practices will all
employees on regular basis in order to ensure that they are clearly understood and abided by. Provide
updated policy information and/or changes as they occur. Provide employees an opportunity to identify
and address potential gaps in policy.
IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES (IED) OVERVIEW
An IED can be made with many types of materials. It is a "homemade" device that is designed to cause
death or injury by using explosives alone or in combination with toxic chemicals, biological toxins, or
radiological material. IEDs can be produced in varying sizes, functioning methods, containers, and
delivery methods. IEDs can utilize commercial or military explosives, homemade explosives, or military
ordnance and ordnance components.
They are unique in nature because the IED builder has had to improvise with the material at hand.
Designed to defeat a specific target or type of target, they generally become more difficult to detect
and protect against as they become more sophisticated.
IEDs fall into three types of categories:
Package Type
Vehicle -Borne (VBIED)
Suicide Bomb
Though they can vary widely in shape and form, IEDs share a common set of components and consist of
the following:
An initiation system or fuse;
Explosive fill;
A detonator;
A power supply for the detonator; and
A container.
Prevention
Drivers, dispatchers, management staff and service workers are responsible for maintaining a clean
environment where materials and items are stored appropriately.
Purpose for performing regular housekeeping sweeps of the bus:
Enhances security and safety by making it easier to identify unusual objects or out of place items.
Makes it more difficult for a terrorist to hide a weapon of mass destruction.
Aids first responders in searching for suspected devices.
Enables quicker rescue efforts.
Facilitates recovery from an incident.
ASSET MANAGEMENT: VEHICLE AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE
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Passage of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP-21), the Federal Transportation
Authorization Act, established the requirement for local transit agencies to develop a Transit Asset
Management Plan and manage all assets as part of an overall system. Resources to replace equipment
and facilities are limited and these assets should be maintained to ensure the longest useful life of each.
However, it is recognized that assets do have a useful life and as the assets approach their useful life,
maintenance costs often increase significantly. Agencies must be able to monitor their assets as a system
and recognize when it is appropriate to replace individual assets to enhance overall system performance.
This Transit Asset Management Plan is intended to fulfill the requirements of MAP-21 and the FTA. The
plan provides direction for The Jule to protect and preserve capital assets for maximum utilization.
Performance Targets and Measures
FTA will measure performance within each asset category (Rolling Stock, Equipment, and Facilities). The
performance measure is a characterization of the percentage of the number assets that are not
in a state of good repair. All of the performance measures have been designed with the goal of having
low values. As the age or condition of assets deteriorates, the value of the performance measure will
increase. TAM performance measures and targets were implemented to minimize the reporting burden
for agencies while providing a framework to define future state of good repair goals and track progress
toward reaching them.
The Jule has adopted the FTA useful life standards to determine performance measures and useful life
benchmarks. While ideal funding conditions would result in a performance measure of 0%, this is not a
reasonable expectation.
The Jule's goal is for less than 35% of the fleet to have exceeded its useful life benchmark.
Asset Portfolio: Equipment, Vehicles, Rolling Stock
Listing of capital assets that transit owns, operates, or manages that support the delivery of public
transportation services.
r
Asset Category/Class Total Number
Revenue Vehicles
MB - Mini -bus
MD - Medium Duty
34
13
12
HD - Heavy Duty
4
HD - Replacement for MD OOS
Equipment
Non Revenue/Service Automobile
Floor Sweeper
Riding Lawnmower
Facilities
5
5
3
Avg
Age
8.3
6.8
7.0
7.0
16.0
3.6
5.0
1
0.0
Avg Mileage Avg Value
I
163,285 I $156,923.88
134,868 $99,378.82
179,235
$176,977.00
186,832
$421,940.82
180,055
18,971
18,971
N/A
$46,400.00
$24,498.80
$31,048.67
$13,205.00
1
3.0
N/A
Intermodal Facility
Operations & Training Center
2
1
1
1.5
3.0
N/A
N/A
0.0
$16,143.00
$11,000,000.00
$15,700,000.00
N/A $6,300,000.00
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The asset portfolio above reveals The Jule has five pieces non -revenue equipment, this includes two driver
shuttle vehicles, one service truck, one riding lawnmower and a garage floor sweeper with an average
age of three years and average value of $24,498. We have two facilities, The Intermodal and the Jule
Operations and Training Center with an average age of one year and average value of $1 1,000,000.
Rolling Stock includes all revenue producing vehicles. We currently have thirty-four buses with an
average age of eight years and average replacement value of $156,923.88.
Condition Assessment
In conjunction with asset portfolio, condition assessment is the process of inspecting an asset to collect data
that is used to measure its condition and performance. The condition assessment process involves regular
inspections that evaluate an asset's visual and physical conditions as well as performance characteristics
and the risks/impacts of failures.
Avg
Asset Category/Class Count Avg Avg TERM
Age Mileage
Condition
Avg Value
ULB
At or
Past ULB
Revenue Vehicles
34
8.3
6.8
163,285
134,868
N/A
N/A
$156,923.88
88.24%
MB - Mini -bus
13
$99,378.82
4
100.00% 1
MD - Medium Duty
12
7.0
179,235
N/A
$176,977.00
7
100.00%
HD - Heavy Duty
4
7.0
186,832
N/A
$421,940.82
12
0.00%
HD - Replacement for MD OOS
5
16.0
180,055
N/A
$46,400.00
12
100.00%
Equipment
5
3.6
11,383
N/A
$24,498.80
0.00%
Non Revenue/Service Automobile
3
5.0
18,971
N/A
$31,048.67
7
0.00%
Floor Sweeper
1
0.0
0
N/A
$13,205.00
10
0.00%
Riding Lawnmower
1
3.0
0
N/A
$16,143.00
10
0.00%
Facilities
2
1.5
N/A
5.0
$11,000,000.00
N/A
Intermodal Facility
1
3.0
N/A
5.0
$15,700,000.00
N/A
N/A
Operations & Training Center
1
0.0
N/A
5.0
$6,300,000.00
N/A
N/A
The current vehicle and equipment inventory is included in Attachment J. The vehicle fleet includes 34
buses. All 34 buses are diesel fueled. Many of the vehicles are older and in moderate or poor condition.
This has a direct impact on fleet maintenance costs. As these vehicles are replaced, maintenance costs
should be reduced.
Vehicle: Preventative Maintenance Workplans and Schedules
The Jule maintenance department (mechanics and service workers) will ensure that all vehicles and
equipment are maintained in the best possible mechanical condition meeting FTA requirements. Vehicles
will be clean and comfortable for riders, and all steps will be taken to ensure that a sufficient number of
vehicles will be available to meet service requirements.
In controlling maintenance department activity, the Director of Transit Operations will ensure that the
department's activities help to support effective and efficient delivery of transit service while seeking to
maximize:
vehicle reliability - reduced number of road calls and vehicle down time
vehicle operating efficiency - reduced use of fuel, oil and parts per mile
labor productivity - increased maintenance quality and reduced repair call-backs
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All of the above objectives are to be achieved with a proper balance of vehicle care and cost savings.
The primary goal of the Preventative Maintenance program is to ensure the safety and longevity of the
vehicles. In this light Preventative Maintenance is scheduled at pre -determined increments. It is initiated at
the 4,000 mile marker, and completed every 5,000 miles thereafter. The preventative maintenance
inspection is performed by the mechanics. Each preventative maintenance inspection includes an engine
wash, and may include adding grease or oil, an oil change with new oil filter, transmission fluid change,
air filter and differential, depending on the mileage marker for each particular service inspection.
The mechanic uses an inspection checklist and examines each vehicle thoroughly, noting needed repairs on
the appropriate areas of the checklist. The mechanic will also perform minor repairs throughout the
course of the inspection, and note the completed repair on the checklist. If a repair is urgent the vehicle
may be parked until the service can be performed. If a repair is not urgent, but cannot be performed
immediately, an operator's Bus Defect Report will be completed and filed with the City of Dubuque
Public Works Garage.
A preventative maintenance inspection takes approximately an entire day to service one bus. Each light
duty bus in the fleet is inspected at every 5,000 mile increment. Medium and heavy duty buses are
inspected at every 6,000 mile increment. The mechanics estimate the average miles traveled by a The
Jule bus to be 100 miles per day. The operating records that monitor daily service agree with that
mileage.
The Jule operates a total of twenty-nine (29) buses in its active fleet: Fixed Route — 9 HD Gilligs, 7 MD El
Dorados; 1 LD Sprinter and 12 LD GMC's. The Jule anticipates operating 733,1 28 miles in FY 201 9 with
an average mileage of 25,000 miles per bus with expected preventative maintenance occurring 4-5
times per year on each vehicle. Preventative maintenance mileage milestones are logged and checked
against daily mileage reports compiled by the Dispatch office.
The Field Supervisor completes a quarterly review of each camera system including camera lens,
speakers, and the initialization and indexing features. Eight hard drives are replaced quarterly and the
pulled hard drives are on hold for three months before cleared in case the video needs to be retrieved.
The Field Supervisor troubleshoots any issues with the camera provider and as needed, City IT staff are
brought in for assistance. Camera/audio equipment can also be reported on a defect card and the
Service Worker, will bring the issue to management attention.
Vehicle: Repair
The other form of maintenance performed on The Jule's buses is repair, and this is to return the vehicle to
full service in a safe and reliable condition, and as quickly as is feasible. Drivers complete pre- and post -
trip inspections of vehicles. Any maintenance or repair items are noted and the vehicle is scheduled for
service as appropriate, depending on the nature of the service item which has been identified.
Service workers and Bus Operators alike report bus defects on a daily basis. The bus defects are noted
on a Bus Defect Report Card and filed at the City of Dubuque Public Works Garage. Depending on the
time of day and the nature or extent of the repair, minor repairs may be performed by the service
worker. The following are examples of minor repairs commonly performed by the service worker: bulb
replacement and tire replacements.
Bus Defect Cards are collected at the City of Dubuque Public Works Garage and reviewed daily. Urgent
or otherwise serious defects are given directly to the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor to be acted on
immediately; repair orders are prioritized. Vehicles that are unsafe to operate until repair can be
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completed are taken out of service until repaired. The repair work is scheduled so that an adequate
number of buses are available for daily operations. This service -first practice means that major repairs
will be postponed at times in favor of lesser repairs. The less serious repairs can be performed quickly
so that a vehicle can be returned to active status as soon as possible. Major repairs, such as engine
replacement, are only performed when time away from daily maintenance permits.
All mechanical and service work performed is documented and the time spent on the repair is recorded
on the back of each Bus Defect Report and entered into Collective Fleet, a fleet maintenance
management software. The information on the Report includes the mileage at the time of each major
repair.
Buses are fueled, quick -washed and swept when they finish their routes at the end of the business day.
The service worker performs a detailed cleaning inside and out of the bus, and a visual inventory of the
bus is taken at that time.
Quality Control
Quality control is accomplished through Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) suggestion, report data,
and The Jule and Public Works Management input. No time frames are established for work
performance while a vehicle component is worked on. It is The Jule's policy that all jobs are completed in
a reasonable amount of time based on problems found, and the amount of work required to complete
the task that will enable the vehicle to be placed into revenue service in a safe and reliable condition,
without the necessity of further repairs prior to the next scheduled maintenance. It is also The Jule's policy
that the vehicle is inspected each and every time it is bought into the shop for any reason as time permits.
All items in need of attention/repair are evaluated and either repaired or noted and scheduled for
repair at a future date.
The public works dept. uses mechanics with extensive training both from classes and years of hands-on
experience. All vehicle engine and transmission overhauls are sublet out to private sector shops which are
qualified for the specific type of repair. The public works mechanics do all AC work, electrical work,
brake jobs, wheelchair and or ramp repairs, and both scheduled and unscheduled work.
Warranty Recovery
When The Jule receives a new vehicle, a separate file is set up to record and store any and all warranty
work performed on the vehicle during the warranty period. It is The Jule's goal to maximize the use of the
warranty on each vehicle as stated by the OEM. If a local warranty outlet in Dubuque is available, an
appointment is made with the outlet to have the work done and a copy of the work order is obtained
and filed in the Warranty Folder for the vehicle. If the public works dept. performs warranty work, the
Public Works Maintenance Supervisor contacts the OEM for reimbursement for parts and
labor. The Public Works Maintenance Supervisor actively pursues the use of vehicle warranties to see
that they are used to the fullest extent possible.
Management Approach: Investment Prioritization
The City of Dubuque's Transportation Service Management are responsible for prioritizing capital
investment. Vehicles are scheduled for replacement using a cost analysis that considers the useful life of
the vehicle, actual mileage, vehicle condition assessment, and repair costs. The cost analysis considers the
projected cost over the remaining expected life of the asset including maintenance, repair, rebuild, and
operating cost. The decision support tools listed below assist management in completing the replacement
schedule which has been established for vehicles is included with the vehicle inventory in Attachment J.
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Decision Support Tools
• Collective Fleet: Software program that tracks preventative maintenance, mileages, fuel useage,
parts and labor
• Vehicle Condition Assessment: The process of inspecting an asset to collect data that is used to
score its condition and performance. The condition assessment process involves regular inspections
that evaluate an asset's visual and physical conditions as well as performance characteristics and
the risks/impacts of failures. The scoring system is used to individually rate the condition of each
bus on an annual basis including body, interior, engine, drive train, electrical, suspension,
AC/heating, structure and safety condition and is rated on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the best
condition.
• Replacement Formula/Useful Life Calculation: Statewide formula used to determine eligibility for
replacement based on age and mileage of each vehicle.
Asset Portfolio: Facility
The Jule has two facilities, The Intermodal Transfer Facility and The Jule Operations and Training
Center (JOTC). Both of the facilities are new with the Intermodal facility built in 2015 and the JOTC
built in 2018.
Facilities: Preventative Maintenance Workplans and Schedules
Primary goal of preventative maintenance is the degree that is practical to keep the facility equipment
operating effectively, efficiently and safely. All equipment located in the facility shall be maintained to the
highest degree that is practical, with inspection and/or testing on an annual, bi-annual and/or quarterly
basis (depending on the piece of equipment). This list of facility equipment to be properly maintained is
included in Attachment G. Bus shelters are cleaned and inspected one time per month as included in
Attachment H.
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ATTACHMENT A: BOMB THREAT FORM
QUESTIONS TO ASK CALLER -
1. When is the bomb going to explode?
2. Where is the bomb right now?
3. What does the bomb look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause the bomb to explode?
6. Did you place the bomb?
7. Why?
8. What is your address?
9. What is your name?
EXACT WORDING OF THREAT —
Gender of Caller:
Male
Female
Length of call:
Common phrases caller used:
Caller ID #:
Time: Date: /
/
Your Phone #:
CALLER'S VOICE
CALM NASAL
ANGRY STUTTER
EXCITED LISP
SLOW -RASPY
RAPID DEEP
SOFT HIGH
LOUD RAGGED
LAUGHTER
NORMAL
CRYING
MUMBLED
AMUSED
DISGUSED
SLURRED
ACCENT
WHISPERED
FAMILIAR
CRACKING
If voice was familiar, who did it sound like?
DEEP
Heavy Traffic Light Traffic
Animal Noises
Voices
Music
Motor Static
Machinery
Other
CALL:
DIRECTOR OF TRANSIT, EXT. 4341
TRANSIT MANAGER, EXT. 4198
SUPERVISORS, EXT. 4197
DATE OF CALL: / /
NAME:
POSITION:
PHONE # WHERE CALL WAS RECEIVED:
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ATTACHMENT B1: ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT FORM
Transportation Services
INCIDENT / ACCIDENT REPORT
Employee: Complete ASAP after incident and provide to your supervisor.
Employee Name: Job Title: ❑ FT ❑ PT
Vehicle/Equipment Number: Date & Time of Incident:
at AM / PM
Location (be specific, include ramp location if applicable):
Road Surface (check one) ❑ Dry ❑ Snowy ❑ Wet ❑ Icy ❑ Muddy ❑ Oily (e.g. from spill)
Weather (check one) ❑ Clear ❑ Snowing ❑ Raining ❑ Fog ❑ Other
Describe events of incident (what you were doing, how did it happened, what was the cause of incident, etc.):
List any witnesses (name, phone #):
The following persons were injured as a result of this incident:
Employee Public
Name: Name:
Injury: Injury:
Estimated Cost: Estimated Cost:
Extent of injury (sprained ankle, cut on hand):
Medical Attention (check one): ❑ Emergency Room Treatment ❑ First Aid
❑ Tri-State Occ. Health ❑ Refused Treatment
Property Damage:
City (Public) Property and/or Vehicle Private Property and/or Vehicle
Vehicle Number: License Plate Number:
Estimated Cost: Estimated Cost:
Description of damaged/lost item/parts: (e.g. bumper, window, radio - lost, stolen or vandalized):
List safety equipment in use at time of incident:
What measures do you suggest to prevent further incidents of this type:
Employee's signature: Time: Date:
Supervisor's signature: Time: Date: / /
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ATTACHMENT B2: ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT FORM
VEHICLE ACCIDENT INFORMATION
Other Driver's Info
Driver
Address
Owner of Vehicle
Owner's Address
Insurance Company
Policy No. Insurance Agent
Phone (Home or work):
Make & year of car
License plate #, Year & State
Driver Injured? If yes, taken to (hospital/clinic)
Please estimate the speed of: Your vehicle mph Other vehicle mph
Draw a sketch.
Show names of roads and highways, points of compass,
and directions of vehicles involved. Identify your car as
#1 and other vehicles as #2, #3, etc.
#1 y Your vehicle (solid arrow for direction)
#2 i> Other vehicle (outline arrow for direction)
#3 > Other vehicle (assign numbers to others)
Traffic Control (check one or more)
❑ Stop sign ❑Officer or flagman
❑ Stop light ❑No traffic control present
❑ Other
Posted speed limit mph
Ticket Given To
❑ You ❑ Other Driver
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ATTACHMENT Cl: FLOOR PLAN SHUT-OFF VALVES, SWITCHES & EVACUATION DOORS
Intermodal Facility, 950 Elm St., Dubuque, IA 52001
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Fire Extinguisher
Fire Alarm Pull
Sprinkler Shut Off
Water Shut Off
Electrical Main Shut Off . Boiler Shut Off
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HVAC Shut Off (S) �J
Emergency System
Power Supply
SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SHUTOFF AND ESCAPE ROUTE LOCATIONS
Sanitary Lift Station Alarm
Emergency Route Exit
Natural Gas Shut Off
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ATTACHMENT C2: FLOOR PLAN SHUT-OFF VALVES, SWITCHES & EVACUATION DOORS
Jule Operations and Training Center, 949 Kerper Blvd., Dubuque, IA 52001
Fire Extinguisher
Hazardous Chemical Storage
MSDS Info Center
Eyewash Station
First Aid/Oxygen Station
Electrical Main Switch
Sprinkler Shutoff
Water Shutoff
Gas Shutoff C
Boiler Shutoff
Air Compressor Shutoff
1 1 Emergency Route Exterior Doors
Electrical Room
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ATTACHMENT C3: FLOOR PLAN SHUT-OFF VALVES, SWITCHES & EVACUATION DOORS
Jule Operations and Training Center, 949 Kerper Blvd., Dubuque, IA 52001
Fire Extinguisher
Hazardous Chemical Storage
MSDS Info Center
Eyewash Station
First Aid/Oxygen Station
Electrical Main Switch
Sprinkler Shutoff
Water Shutoff
A
Gas Shutoff L
Boiler Shutoff
Air Compressor Shutoff
Emergency Route Exterior Doors
Electrical Room
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ATTACHMENT D: COMMUNICATION AND EMERGENCY CODE LIST
10-4 Acknowledgement (OK)
10-6 Busy -- stand by unless urgent
10-7 Out of service
10-9 Repeat
10-10 Fight in progress
10-13 Weather -- road report
10-20 Location
10-21 Call ... by telephone
10-22 Disregard
10-32 Man with gun
10-33 Emergency
10-36 Correct time
10-37 Vehicle parked in a bus stop
10-41 Start of shift
10-42 End of shift
10-50 Accident (fatal, personal injury, property damage)
10-53 Road blocked at ...
10-70 Fire
10-89 Bomb threat
10-96 Emotional disturbed person
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ATTACHMENT E: TRAINING SCHEDULE
Location
Topic
Speaker
January
JOTC
Route Updates and Driver of the Year
Awards, SMITH Reminders, Quarterly
Compliment Prizes
Director, Ops Supervisor,
Field Supervisor, Training
Specialist
March
JOTC
Radio Communication
Ops Supervisor, Field
Supervisor, Training
Specialist
May
JOTC
SMITH, Sexual Harassment Quarterly
Compliment Prizes
Director, Ops Supervisor,
Field Supervisor, Training
Specialist
June
JOTC
Mobility Device Securement Training
Ops Supervisor, Field
Supervisor, Training
Specialist
July
JOTC
Blood Bourne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher
Training, Hazardous Materials Training
Director, Ops Supervisor,
Field Supervisor, Training
Specialist., Fire Dept Staff
August
JOTC
School Reminders, ID Process, De-
escalation (when to call the police),
Safety/Security Plan
Director, Ops Supervisor,
Field Supervisor, Training
Specialist, Police Dept. Staff
November
JOTC
SMITH Winter Driving, Accident/Incident
Reports/Defect Cards, Quarterly
Compliment Prizes
Public Health Staff, Director,
Ops Supervisor, Field
Supervisor, Training
Specialist
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ATTACHMENT F: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Job, Task or Job Title Being Reviewed: Bus Operator
EYE HAZARDS: Tasks
that can cause eye injury include working with chemicals, chipping, sanding,
and wood working
grinding, welding, metal
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Chemical Exposure
Yes
No
Heat/Cold
Yes
No
Dust/Flying Debris
Yes
No
Impact
Yes
No
Light/Radiation (i.e.
Welding)
Yes
No
HEAD HAZARDS: Tasks
that can cause head injury include: working below other workers who are
that could fall. Working on energized electrical equipment or working in
using tools or materials
trenches
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Impact
Yes
No
Electrical Shock
Yes
No
FOOT HAZARDS: Tasks
that can cause foot injury include, exposure to chemicals, welding, cutting,
electrical work, spray finishing or other work with flammables.
material handling, construction,
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Chemical Exposure
Yes
No
Heat/Cold
Yes
No
Impact/Compression
Yes
No
Slip/Trips
Yes
No
Puncture
Yes
No
Slippery/Wet
Surfaces
Yes
No
Flammable
Atmosphere
Yes
No
Electrical
Yes
No
NOISE HAZARDS:
May be exposed to a noise hazard when grinding, sanding, cutting, using
working around generators, or using gas powered equipment. Additional
pneumatic equipment,
training is required.
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Noise hazard
Yes
No
HAND HAZARDS: Can
be caused by work with chemicals, exposure to abrasion, puncture, or cut hazards,
Bloodborne Pathogens - Additional Training is required
vibration, hot or cold objects.
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Chemical Exposure
Yes
No
Heat/Cold
Yes
No
Cuts/Abrasion
Yes
No
Puncture
Yes
No
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Electrical Shock
Yes
No
Bloodborne Pathogens
Yes
No
BODY/TORSO HAZARDS: Tasks that
can cause injury include working with chemicals, cutting, chipping,
electrical arc.
sanding, grinding, welding, chainsaws and
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Chemical Exposure
Yes
No
Heat/Cold
Yes
No
Cuts/Abrasion
Yes
No
Puncture/Impact
Yes
No
Electrical Arc
Yes
No
FALL HAZARDS: Performing
work on a surface with an unprotected edge or on scaffolds. May also be
elevated platforms, tree trimming or performing work on poles or roofs.
required when using manlifts,
Additional training is required.
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Fall hazard
Yes
No
RESPIRATORY HAZARDS: When using
certain chemicals, welding, cutting, brazing or other particulate
hazards. Additional training is required.
Check the appropriate box for each hazard
Description of hazard(s):
PPE Required
Chemical exposure
Yes
No
Dust
Yes
No
Welding/Cutting
Yes
No
I certify that the above hazard assessment was performed
(4/.,(d-e<Sdil
Certification Signature:
Date: 5-6-2014
Date: 6-25-2015
Date: 11-15-2016
Date: 1-27-2017
Date 7/26-2018
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ATTACHMENT G: FACILITY: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE & KEY CONTACTS
Annually
Location
Inspected by
Hoist equipment for buses
MSC
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Fueling system
MSC
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Sprinkler system and Backflow check
JOTC
Intermodal
Midwest Alarm Service
Alarm system
Fire Alarm System
JOTC
Intermodal
Midwest Alarm Service
JOTC
Elevator Preventative Maintenance
Intermodal
Kone
Elevator Inspection Permit
Intermodal
Iowa Workforce Development - Division of Labor
Contact: James Baedke
james.baedke@iwd.iowa.gov
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Alarm Lights
JOTC
Intermodal
Dubuque Fire Equipment
Fire Code Inspection
JOTC
Intermodal
Dubuque Fire Department
Contact: Fire Marshall
Bi-annually
HVAC System for offices and garage
JOTC
Intermodal
Service Worker
Laborer
Monthly or as needed
Pest Control
JOTC
Intermodal
Orkin & Service Worker
Laborer
Yard Care Equipment
JOTC
Intermodal
Service Worker/Laborer
Exterior landscaping and parking area
JOTC
Intermodal
Service Worker/Laborer
Weekly
Floor drains in storage area
JOTC
Service Worker/Laborer
Garage door systems
JOTC
Service Worker/Laborer
Oil and fluid storage, hoses and reels
MSC
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Air Compressors and hoses
JOTC
Service Worker
1 st Aide/Eye Wash Station
JOTC
Field Supervisor
Lighting throughout storage area and
offices
JOTC
Intermodal
Service Worker/Laborer
Tire equipment
JOTC
Service Worker
Various power and hand tools
JOTC
Intermodal
Service Worker/Laborer
Fuel Pumps and Hoses
MSC
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Daily
Parking Areas
JOTC
IntermodaI
Service Worker/Laborer
Vehicle Washing Stations and Equipment
JOTC
Service Worker
Parking Areas
JOTC
Intermodal
Service Worker/Laborer
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ATTACHMENT H: FACILITY: BUS SHELTERS CLEANING SCHEDULE
Windsor Ave & Padre Pio Dr
1st Saturday
Elm St @ Eagle Country Market
1st Saturday
Jackson St & E 24th St
1st Saturday
Main St & W 15th St
1st Saturday
Locust St & W 6th St
2nd Saturday
Iowa St @ Parking Ramp (1)
2nd Saturday
St. Mary's Apartments
2nd Saturday
Goodwill
2nd Saturday
Chavenelle Rd @ Nordstrom
3rd Saturday
Allison-Hederson Mid -Town Transfer
3rd Saturday
Clarke Drive in front of Kehl Center
3rd Saturday
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ATTACHMENT I: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
Lifts, ramps, kneelers, PA system, annunciator, and on -board security system (camera/audio
system) are included in the preventative maintenance inspection.
PM Inspection Checklist
Work Type
Vehicle Detail
L1
Bus Number:
L2
Wheelchair Hours:
L3
Wheelchair Miles:
L4
Torque Fluid Change
Diff Change
Grease Job
Oil Change
Engine Inspection
Check oil
Change oil
Check air filter restriction with
gauge
Check torque fluid
Change torque fluid
Check all hoses & flexible
lines
Change fuel filters
Check front heater hoses
Check engine block &
accessories for oil & water
leaks
Service air dryer
Check water
Check shutter operation
Oil shutter air cylinder
Check fan hub and blades
Tighten hose clamps
Check air compressor
Strainer
Change water filter
Check air manifold
Check air box drains
Check fan seal
Body Inspection
Check for Interior Body
Damage
Check Hinge Pins
Check latches
Check Lights
Clean Condensor
Passenger Seats
Windshield Wiper Blades
Check Horn
Front & Rear Steps
Check Batteries
Check Condensor & Evaporator for
bent or damaged fins
Check Hand Rails
Check Blow Air Tanks
Check Fire Extinguisher
Oil Door Motor Linkage
Clean Heater Air Filters
Check Brake & Accelerator Pedal
Level
Check Emergency Door or
Roof Hatch
Check Auxiliary Water Pump
Check interlock
Check shifting
Drain Heater Regulator
Check for broken windows
Grease Slide
Check Freon Level
Check all dash controls & switches
Lug Nuts
Cables & Door
Clean Evaporator
Belt
Inflate Tires
Check Driver Seat
Check Main Blowers (2-
speed)
Check Heater Radiator
Hoses
Floor
Check for Exterior Body
Damage
Check Front Heater Valve
Check Ceiling Panels
Check for slow air build-up &
cut-out air pressure
Check AC
Grease Door Track
Tighten or Replace loose or
hissing interior trim & seat
screws
Check Compressor Oil Level
Check Operation of Doors
Grease all fittings
ADA Features
Check Lift/Ramp Oper. &
Cond.
Check Securement Belts for Cond. &
Quantity
Check Folding Seat Operation
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Check PA
Check Next Stop Lamp
Check Stripes & Chime
Running Gear & Underside
Grease All Fittings
Change Diff.
Clean Vents
Check Underside for Defects
Check & Adjust Foot Brakes
Check Handbrake & Oil
Linkage
Check Operation of Parking
Brake
Check King Pins
Drag Link
Tie Rod Ends
Steering Shaft
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ATTACHMENT J: VEHICLE PORTFOLIO
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Current Fleet
Vehicle #
Year
Make
Vehicle Type
ADA Features
VIN
Jule Operations
Center
2605
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1 GB6G5BL3B1143634
Jule Operations
Center
2603
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL3B1143052
Jule Operations
Center
2608
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL6B1144650
Jule Operations
Center
2606
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1 GB6G5BL1 B1143289
Jule Operations
Center
2607
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1 GB6G5BL0B1143817
Jule Operations
Center
2611
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL3B1143794
Jule Operations
Center
2613
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL8B1150644
Jule Operations
Center
2609
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL6B1144132
Jule Operations
Center
2610
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL3B1142953
Jule Operations
Center
2612
2011
GMC-176" LD Glaval Titan II
Light Duty
Rear Lift
1GB6G5BL4B1143366
Jule Operations
Center
2658
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASSAL2CJ554066
Jule Operations
Center
2654
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAAL5CJ554059
Jule Operations
Center
2661
2011
ElDorado -Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASSALOCJ554065
Jule Operations
Center
2657
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASSAL7CJ554063
Jule Operations
Center
2660
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAAL9CJ554064
Jule Operations
Center
2650
2011
ElDorado -Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
SWEASAAL3CJ554061
Jule Operations
Center
2655
2011
ElDorado -Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAAL6CJ554068
Jule Operations
Center
2659
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAAL1 CJ554060
Jule Operations
Center
2651
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
SWEASAAL4CJ554067
Jule Operations
Center
2656
2011
ElDorado - Aero Elite Navistar 320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAALI CJ554057
Jule Operations
Center
2653
2011
ElDorado -Aero Elite Navistar320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAAL5CJ554062
Jule Operations
Center
2652
2011
ElDorado -Aero Elite Navistar320
Medium Duty
Front Lift
5WEASAAL3CJ554061
Jule Operations
Center
2683
2011
Gillig - 35ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGB2718B1179463
Jule Operations
Center
2681
2011
Gillig - 35ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGB2716B1179461
Jule Operations
Center
2680
2011
Gillig - 35ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGB2714B1179460
Jule Operations
Center
2682
2011
Gilliq - 35ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGB2718B1179462
Jule Operations
Center
2690
2002
Gilliq - 30ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGB221821072239
Jule Operations
Center
2691
2002
Gillig - 30ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGB221421072240
Jule Operations
Center
2692
2002
Gillig - 30ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGE221321090493
Jule Operations
Center
2693
2002
Gillig - 30ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGE221 121090492
Jule Operations
Center
2694
2002
Gillig - 30ft Heavy Duty Low Floor
Heavy Duty
Low Floor Ramp
15GGE221521090494
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CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Leisure Services Department
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department provides guidance
for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill its essential
functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the continued
performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations become
overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time frame
(depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given direction to
resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted. Therefore,
the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans with or
without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability to
continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to external
agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be
made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The Leisure Services Department COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Leisure Services
Department Manager.
Leisure Services COOP Page 1 Updated 4-13-20
Section I. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the leaders or
officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and predefined transition of
leadership.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Department Manager Ware
Park Division Manager
Fehsal
Recreation Division
Manager Kroger
Recreation Division Manager
Kroeger
Park Division Manager
Fehsal
Recreation Supervisor
Elskamp
Park Division Manager Fehsal
Recreation Division Manager
Kroger
Foreperson Steuer
Multicultural Family Center
Director Hunter
Multicultural Family Center
Assistant Director Peterson
Recreation Division
Manager Kroger
AmeriCorps Director Satterly
AmeriCorps Coordinator
Stickney
Leisure Services Manager
Ware
Lead Secretary Dietz
Confidential Account Clerk
Abidi
FT Secretary Rettenberger
Confidential Account Clerk Abidi
Lead Secretary Dietz
Recreation Division
Manager Kroger
Succession procedures
❖ Conditions under which succession will take place
➢ Incapacitation (ill or injured) during COOP emergency or >14 days.
➢ Unavailable (travel, grieving, non -communicative) during disaster event
❖ Method of notification
➢ Phone, email, memo as appropriate for timeliness
Authority delegation for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event
Delegations of authority - who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the department
director or other key individuals.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Recreation Division
Operations
Direct Operational
Activity
Recreation Division
Manager
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Only if Park
Division Manager is
not available
Park Division
Operations
Direct Operational
Activity
Park Division
Manager
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Only if Recreation
Division Manager is
not available
Leisure Services
Department
Operations
All Activity
Leisure Services
Department
Manager
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Applies to items
necessary to
maintain critical
function capability
during emergencies
and general
operations during
absence, purchase
and approval of
services and
supplies
Multicultural Family
Center
Direct Operational
Activity
Multicultural Family
Center Director
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Applies to items
necessary to
maintain critical
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function capability
during emergencies
and general
operations during
absence
AmeriCorps
Direct Operational
Activity
AmeriCorps
Director
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Applies to items
necessary to
maintain critical
function capability
during emergencies
and general
operations during
absence
Grand River Center
Oversight of Contract
Leisure Services
Manager
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Consult with City
Attorney office
regarding contract
on file
Five Flags Civic
Center
Oversight of Contract
Leisure Services
Manager
Emergency Need
and/or unavailable
Consult with City
Attorney office
regarding contract
on file
Section II. Essential Functions/Services
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all circumstances
and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for Leisure Services Department
Identify the essential functions for your department
❖ Prioritize the Essential Functions as measured by time criticality. Time criticality is the amount of time that a
function/process can be suspended before it adversely affects the department's core mission.
NOTE: Critical, important and non —critical functions can and will vary based upon the season of the year
for the Leisure Services Department.
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/
Program
Essential Function
Priority
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Communication —
Internal and
collaboration with
partners
Approval payroll,
purchase orders and
invoices
1
Leisure Service Manager/ Park
Division Manager/Rec Division
Manager
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Customer Service
Communication —
External and
collaboration with
partners
1
Lead
Secretary/Secretary/Recreation
Supervisors
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Administration
Processing of payroll
and accounts payable/
receivable and
purchasing
1
Confidential Account Clerk /
Lead Secretary
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access,
scanner/printer
Important Functions
Division/Unit/
Program
Essential Function
Priority
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Tree Crew
Removal — trees blocking
streets, trees that are dead,
1
Urban Forester - Forestry
Activity staff/Park Areas
Tree crew vehicles and
equipment, hand tools, lifts,
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trees related to Emerald Ash
Borer
and Maintenance activity
staff/public works staff
park maintenance vehicles,
tablet
Golf Course
Mowing grass and treatment of
turf maintenance (in season)
1 to 2
during
season
Golf Supervisor / Golf
Tech/Park Horticulture
staff
Golf course maintenance
related equipment
Parks
Mowing- all grass areas
maintained by Park
Division(April-October)
1-during
season
Park Areas and
Maintenance activity staff-
Park Areas and
Maintenance activity
seasonal staff/contractors
Cell Phones/Radios,
Mowers, Trucks, and small
equipment
Parks
Trash Removal- All park areas ,
Main Street, and Trash cans on
City property maintained by
Park Division
1
Park Areas and
Maintenance activity
Staff -Park Areas and
Maintenance activity
seasonal staff/Pubic
Works staff
Cell Phones/Radios,
Trucks, small equipment.
Parks
Weeding/landscaped beds and
flowers
1 to 2
during
season
Horticulturist/Greenhouse
Activity Staff/Greenhouse
Activity seasonal staff
Cell Phones/Radios,
Trucks, small equipment
Parks
Park equipment maintenance-
Maintain all vehicles and
equipment related to park
operations (Vehicles, motorized
equipment and small engine
equipment).
1 to 2
Park Equipment
Maintenance Activity
Mechanic/ Public Works
garage
Cell Phones/Radios, Truck,
Access to shop and/or tools
Park Patrol
Assist with traffic redirection,
block streets, assess safety
issues, crowd control
1 during
season
Park patrol staff, any LS
staff depending upon
need
Barricades, caution tape,
vehicle, radio/cell phone
Parks
Snow and Ice removal —
Sidewalks and parking lots
maintained by the Park
Division.
1 during
season
All Park Division Staff/
Public Works
Staff/Contractors
Cell Phones/Radios,
Trucks, trailers, small
equipment, snow removal
equipment.
Parks- Miller
Riverview
Campground
Reservations and Rentals
3
Park Division Manager/
Contract Manager
Cell Phone,
Computer/tablet, Network
Access
Recreation
Operating System/Information--
cancellations, refunds
1
Recreation Supervisor
Elskamp/Beau
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Pool(s)
Operating/Chemical
Balance/UV
1 during
season
Recreation Supervisor
Beau/Park CPO Lattner
Cell Phone, Truck, Tools
Onboarding —
Seasonal
Workforce/Hiring/Training/Policy
1 to 3
Recreation and Park
Division
Manager/Supervisors
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
AmeriCorps
Volunteer Reception Center for
certain emergencies;
Assist in leading certain
volunteer activities;
AmeriCorps Grant Compliance
1
Director Satterly;
Coordinator Stickney;
AmeriCorps Members
Cellphone, Tablet,
Computer, Network Access
(AmeriCorps Director);
Computer (AmeriCorps
Assistant); Tablet (MFC
AmeriCorps Member)
Other resources as
dependent upon situation
provided by host site/city.
Multicultural
Family Center
Messaging to and
communicating with persons of
different cultures, large
gathering space for meetings
and small rooms for meetings
1
Director Hunter/Assistant
Peterson
Cell phones,
computer/tablet, network
access
Grand River
Center
Oversight of contract and
potential or specific needs
coordination related to a
specific emergency
1
Leisure Services
Manager/Park Division
Manager
Cell phone/phone,
computer, network access
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Five Flags Civic
Center
Oversight of contract and
potential or specific needs
coordination related to a
specific emergency
1
Leisure Services
Manager/Park Division
Manager
Cell phone/phone,
computer, network access
Non -critical Functions (may be suspended or reduced
Division/Unit/
Program
Essential Function
Priority
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Trees
Tree trimming, pruning dead
trees
1
Forester, Forestry
Activity staff/Park Areas
and Maintenance
Activity staff
Tree crew vehicles and
equipment, hand tools, lifts,
Park Maintenance vehicles,
tablet
Park Rentals
Pavilions, special events
permits
3
Park Division
Manager/Park Patrol
Cell Phone, radio,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Rec Rentals
Athletic Areas, Pool, Comiskey
building, special events permits
3
Recreation Supervisor/
Secretary
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Marketing,
Communications,
public information
Communication with public of
information related to
department, brochure
development
1
Supervisors/PT
Comm. Assist
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Recreation
Programming
located at Allison
Henderson,
Comiskey and
various locations
across the city
Dependent on season. Adult
athletics, youth athletics, youth
enrichment (ages 18 mo to 6
years old), drop -in programs
(playgrounds, open gyms),
contractual programming
(karate, dance, etc.), partner
and community development
block grant (CDBG) funded
neighborhood free programs
1 to 3
Supervisors/Secretary or
seasonal assistant(s)
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Multicultural
Family Center
Cultural and recreational
programming, teen
programming, career
1 to 2
Director
Hunter/Assistant
Director Peterson
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
AmeriCorps
Reading supports elementary
schools, teen supports
1 to 2
Director Satterly/
Coordinator Stickney
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Parks -Eagle Point
Park
Toll Booth- Eagle Point Park
Fee Collection. First Saturday in
May through 4th Sunday in
October
2
Park Patrol activity
Seasonal Park staff/Park
Patrol
Landline, radio
Parks-Restrooms
and Drinking
Fountains
Open and functional for public
use from the first Saturday in
May through the end of
October. Tasks include opening
and closing for season,
cleaning.
1 to 3
Park Areas and
Maintenance Activity
Staff/Park Areas and
Maintenance Activity
seasonal staff
Trucks, radio, cell
phone, cleaning
supplies.
Parks- Flowers
and Hanging
baskets
Hanging baskets and flowers
placed /planted throughout City,
April through November.
2 to 3
Horticulturist/
Greenhouse Activity
Staff/Greenhouse
Activity seasonal staff
Trucks, radio, cell -phone,
small equipment.
Parks -Flags
Maintenance of all flag poles
and flags maintained by the
Park Division. Can just take
down if necessary
3
Park Areas and
Maintenance Activity
Staff/Park Areas and
Maintenance Activity
seasonal staff
Trucks, radio, cell -one, flag
supplies
Parks -Miller
Riverview
Campground
Seasonal maintenance of
facility from April 15th — fourth
Sunday in October
1 to 3
Park Areas and
Maintenance Activity
Staff/Park Areas and
Trucks, radio, cell -phone,
mowing equipment.
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Maintenance Activity
seasonal staff
Onboarding —
Seasonal
Workforce/Hiring/Training/Policy
1 to 3
Recreation and Park
Division
Manager/Supervisors
Cell Phone,
Computer/Tablet, Network
Access
Port of Dubuque
Marina
Gas availability
1 to 3
Recreation Division
Manager/Marina
Manager/Recreation
Supervisor
Electricity
Grand River
Center and Five
Flags Civic Center
Events and activities for
community and visitors to
Dubuque
1 to 3
Leisure Services
Manager/Park Division
Manager
Cell phone/phone,
computer, network access
Resource Requirements Identified --Each essential function requires personnel & special skills, equipment &
systems, vital records and data, and consumable office supplies to accomplish.
❖ Staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions established.
➢ Identify key personnel and backups.
• Leadership administration each have a manager, supervisor or foreman/foreperson to serve as back-
up.
• Each supervisor and/or foreman/foreperson have the ability and knowledge to back-up each other.
➢ Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill essential functions.
• All supervisors and secretaries either already have the knowledge or can be trained to accomplish the
majority of functions.
• All park foreman/forepersons and most full-time maintenance workers and other full-time park staff
can fulfill any park essential function.
➢ Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers, employees from other
departments etc. to complete essential functions.
• During each season, there are seasonal and part-time staff who could be utilized throughout the City
system to help with communication, data input, and other clerical needs.
• During the summer months there are seasonal staff available and include:
• Swim Staff (80+) — Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
• Playground & AmeriCorps Staff (40+) — both clerical help and labor force
• Park Seasonal (25+) — labor force
• During tenure, AmeriCorps members are available to assist with volunteer efforts.
❖ Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office supplies required to
perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30 days following the emergency. Do
not include resources that may be useful but are not essential to the activity.
➢ Park Vehicles & Equipment
• Trucks -pickups, flatbed pickups, van, 2 ton dump trucks, service body
• Mowers- push, ride on 60 inch, ride on 120 inch
• Small Equipment- Line trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, generators, hedge trimmers, water pumps,
pressure washers, small air compressors.
• Trailers- small, medium, heavy duty
• Utility vehicles and small boat
• Mechanic Tools- welder, multiple battery operated tools
• Heavy equipment- skid steers, large tractor, mid size and small tractors w/buckets
• Tree Crew Equipment- Log loader, aerial tower, 12 ton chipper trucks, stump grinder, brush chippers
• Garbage Truck
• Golf Mowers — greens, fairways (tow behind), ride on 72"
• Golf Sprayers — tow behind
• Golf Trucksters — Gators w/bed
➢ Employee records
➢ Payroll Information/Access
➢ Invoices and bills
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➢ City Cell Phones
➢ Computer/Tablet Access
➢ Remote City Network Access
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until
additional personnel and resources become available.
➢ All non -critical functions identified may be suspended during COOP operational period depending upon
specifics of the incident.
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
Alternate Operating Facilities -- Identify and establish pre -positioned resources or contingency contracts with
appropriate resource providers (i.e. office supplies, medical supplies, etc.)
❖ The Multicultural Family Center (once completed) and Bunker Hill administration office buildings are
interchangeable as far as critical administrative resources and space. The park shop has work stations that
can be used by other department staff that may need relocation.
❖ The Grand River Center and/or Five Flags Center could be an option for large gathering space and meeting
space but not set up for office administration space
❖ Port of Dubuque Marina can serve as one office for a department personnel.
❖ Alternatively, home offices are possible depending on emergent situation with certain full-time staff
teleworking.
❖ Park Division has many satellite work locations and buildings at 2241 Lincoln Avenue, 450 East 16th Street,
McAleece Sports Complex, Veterans Memorial Park, Murphy Park Eagle, Point Park, Flora Park, Wilbricht
Lane, and Bunker Hill Golf Maintenance that maintenance staff and vehicles could relocate to.
Summary of Facility and Infrastructure Requirements at Alternate Facilit
Near -Site Location:
Required:
Bunker Hill
Space for staff workspace set-up. Access to
computers, internet, network access, utilities,
POTS line available, office resources. Park Division
vehicles could be staged in the parking lot.
MFC
Space for staff workspace set-up. Access to
computers, Wi-Fi/internet, network access, utilities,
office resources
Grand River Center
Wi-Fi/internet, utilities, emergency provision in
contract
Five Flags
Wi-Fi/internet, utilities
Municipal Services Center
Indoor/outdoor parking for Park Division vehicles,
lift for mechanic's work.
Park Maintenance Headquarters -Lincoln Ave
Internet, phone, Network access(fiber at Park
office)
Forestry Shop- Wilbricht Lane
Internet, phone. Network access(no fiber
connection)
Golf Maintenance Shop
Internet, phone, network access.
❖ Alternate Service Delivery - Pandemic/Health related emergency
➢ All admin staff are set-up for home offices
➢ Closing of non -essential amenities to deter group participation
➢ Cancellation and/or delay of immediate programs.
➢ Development of alternate protocols, policies and/or procedures for programs and services.
➢ Constant messaging through social media and other contact lists with safety tips, rule or policy changes,
etc.
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➢ All meetings and potential staffing needs conducted electronically
➢ Mobile purchasing and payroll procedures and protocols in place and made known to appropriate staff.
➢ Outdoors/frontline staff safety protocols in place, self quarantine as required by guidance at the time.
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
➢ Dubuque County 911 Public Safety 800 Radio System. All Park Division vehicles are equipped
with radios for emergency response activities. Handheld radios are also available..
➢ City fiber optic network.
➢ Cell Service
➢ Network Access
➢ Internet access. Any interconnection method would maintain availability for communication
needed and payroll processing.
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
➢ Alternate sites with city fiber (network port) would be best, with little issue.
➢ Alternate site alerting would rely on the 800 radio systems for Park Division Operations
➢ Available department cell phones could be used at alternate sites if other phone systems are not
available
➢ Department radios could be used in lieu of phones for inter -departmental communications (local
admin public works channel 1)
➢ Call forwarding from office phones and updated voicemail
➢ GoToMyPC access for critical staff
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
➢ If phone systems are available, continue use as normal with forwarding or use of cell numbers.
➢ Use of radio system connects staff internally and externally
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical
customers and the public
➢ Public contact by social media and city website if available
➢ Public service announcements to local media.
➢ Message boards in locations appropriate to incident. Department has locations across the city with
offices as well as park areas.
➢ City management radio channel for inter -city communication if phone systems, internet and cell
service is unavailable.
➢ GoToMyPC protocol for Park and Recreation Commission if cannot meet in person and meeting is
required.
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities
and functions.
➢ Critical access is through any internet access.
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are backed up
and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of authority; staffing
assignments; policy or procedural records
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➢ Emergency plans and the Leisure Services Department COOP which outlines succession, delegation and
service levels as well as staffing assignments and Leisure Services Department contact phone trees for
are stored in a SharePoint folder labelled Emergency Operations.
➢ Administrative policies and procedures are stored on the city's CODI webpage.
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and acquisition files;
official personnel files; payroll, retirement, and insurance records and property management and inventory
records
➢ LaserFische
➢ Finance Plus
➢ Most records kept with Human Resources or Finance
❖ Include provisions for classified or sensitive data
❖ Identify location and accessibility to vital records
➢ Vital records regarding parks and parks development, agreements are in file cabinets at Leisure Services
office and Park Division Managers office with plans in future to digitalize all files.
❖ Include procedures for date back-up and restoration
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy,
electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at Third
Location (at:)
Payroll
Electronic
Finance -City Hall
No
City Server
Accounts
Payable/Receivable
Electronic
Finance -City Hall
No
City Server
Employee Records
Hard Copy
Human Resources-
City Hall
No
Insurance
Electronic
Finance Department
City Server
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
Phase I: Activation and Relocation
❖ Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the emergency
and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
➢ See Appendix A.
❖ Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and notification process, such
as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in this section.
➢ Department calling tree
Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
❖ Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for the continuation of
essential functions at an alternative facility.
➢ Communication methods established and shared
➢ Address basic utility needs --gas, electric, heat, power
➢ Address security, safety and cleanliness
➢ Initial assignments to make alternative site operational with priority going to communication methods
❖ Establish all personnel on site have equipment and supplies to perform work.
➢ Vehicle and equipment needs assessed and acquired if not at site
Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
❖ Develop procedures for returning to normal operations. Address procedures for returning to the primary
facility, if available, and procedures for acquiring a new facility.
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➢ If returning to normal facility — Department and/or Division Manager will assure all systems function using
the "Alternate Facility Operations" (phase II above)
➢ If changing to another alternate location, follow phase II guidelines.
❖ Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
➢ Individual phone contact will be used to direct off duty personnel to the return to normal or change in
alternate location.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employees plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to execute its
COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To achieve this, the department
should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Review COOP in new employee orientation
❖ Develop test, training and exercise plans that provide
➢ Annual review of department COOP by Leisure Services, Recreation and Park Division Manager
➢ Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
➢ Annual testing of emergency alert, calling tree and notification procedures and systems
➢ Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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APPENDIX A
APPENDIX 1: Dubuque Leisure Services COOP Decision Tree
Continue as Normal
and Monitor Event
for Changes
Can important and non-
critical functions be
met?
(COOP Section 2)
Continue to monitor
event in case of
situational changes
Trigger Event
NO
Loss of ability to do "Business as Usual"
I YES
Life saving needs addressed or assessed by Leisure Services
Manager or designee
i
Leisure Services Manager or designee determines scope of event and
expected Operational Period. Recall appropriate Leisure Services Staff
i
I Determine needed line of succession based on recall results (COOP
Section 1) Establish Operational Period
i
Can Leisure Services critical functions be met? (COOP Section 2)
1 -
Follow COOP Plan Section 2
Maintain critical functions and suspend non -critical and important functions as
needed.
Provide public information or publish notice on suspension of certain services.
Determine Operational Period Needs (COOP section 3)
- Alternative Facilities
-Personnel/Staffing
Use COOP Section 3
YES
YES
i
Alternative Sites Needed?
I NO
Test Communication (COOP Section 4)
1
Work Event Using ICS and Operational Periods
I
Test the need to continue use of COOP Plan with Operational Period
i
COOP Plan use needs to continue?
NO
Begin "Return to Normal" operations
COOP Section 6
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2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Emergency Communications Department
Date: April 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Emergency Communications Department
provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill
its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the
continued performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations
become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The continuity of
time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated, leadership succession
plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with or
without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time frame
(depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given direction to
resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted. Therefore,
the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans with or
without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability to
continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to external
agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may be
made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Emergency Communications
Department Manager.
Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all circumstances
and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
❖ Answer 911 Emergency and Non -Emergency phone calls
• Prioritize calls received and dispatch appropriate personnel.
• This service must continue non-stop.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for Emergency Communications Department
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Dubuque Emergency Communications (911) Center —Continuity of Operations Plan
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Dispatch
911 Emergency
Dispatching
AAA
All Available staff
CAD/Phone system/radio
System
Administration
Payroll/Finance
AAA
Mgr. or Clerical
City Network Access/
Phone service/ laptop or
tablet
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Radio/Phone
maintenance
Operations
B
RACOM
Radio/phone
Administration
Equipment
maintenance
B
Mgr./Leads
Report by Phone or radio
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority - C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Dispatch
Non -emergency calls
C
Available staff
CAD/ Phone System
Education/Training
Employee training
C
Training Lead
Suspend/curtail
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
Division
Essential function
Priority
Staffing required
Equipment
required
Dispatch
911 Dispatching
AAA
3 Minimum
CAD/Radio/ Phone
Dispatch
Supervisor/Dispatch
AAA
1
CAD/Radio/Phone
Admin
Payroll/Finance
AA
Mgr./ Admin
Office access to City
software system
Each essential function requires personnel & special skills, equipment & systems, vital records and data, and
consumable office supplies to accomplish.
Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
• Administrative backup is any Lead Dispatcher
• All Dispatchers can fill in for Lead Dispatcher by Seniority to maintain Supervision
Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill essential functions.
• Admin staff will be cross trained on call taking. Manager can fill in to dispatch if
needed. Additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers, employees
from other departments etc. may be used to complete essential functions.
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Dubuque Emergency Communications (911) Center —Continuity of Operations Plan
Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office supplies required to
perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30 days following the emergency.
Do not include resources that may be useful but are not essential to the activity.
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until additional
personnel and resources become available.
All non -critical functions identified may be suspended during COOP operational period.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the leaders or
officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and predefined transition of
leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key positions
within the department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Manager
Senior Lead Dispatcher
2nd to 4th Lead Dispatcher
by seniority
Lead Dispatcher
Senior Dispatcher Working
2nd Senior Dispatcher
Working
Dispatcher
Part Time Dispatcher
Clerical
Full Time Dispatcher
Part Time Dispatcher
❖ Establish succession procedures
■ Conditions under which succession will take place
• Incapacitation (ill, injured, dead) during COOP emergency or >14 days.
• Unavailable (distance/travel/communications) during disaster event
• Requirements that do not allow subject to work.
■ Method of notification
• Phone, text message (CAD), text message (Cell), Text message (Smart911) email or memo as
appropriate for timeliness
■ Terminating conditions
• Upon medical release, back to work
• Emergency is over
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
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Dubuque Emergency Communications (911) Center —Continuity of Operations Plan
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Center continuity
Direct Operations
Lead Dispatcher
Emergency
Operation
Full 911 service
functions
Radio/Phone
maintenance
Direct Operations
Lead Dispatcher
or Senior
dispatcher if no
Lead
Operation issues
Only critical
operation
functions
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
■ Back Up center to be identified
• Send minimum of 2 dispatchers to back up center
■ Information Services install additional phone lines at approved backup center. Non -emergency
Landline call forwarded to the additional lines.
■ Work with Information Services to move Position 4 and 5 Power Phone to Back Up center to be able
to answer all 911 Calls at the back-up facility.
■ If time continues longer, move 3rd phone and connect 1 more computers to the city network and have
3 CAD positions at the backup Center
• The backup center will need fire suppression, back-up generator, handicapped access, multiple
egress points with access controlled doors
■ Building has voice and data access and 24hour operation capabilities. High speed internet and desk
for dispatchers to use for call processing/dispatching
Alternate Service Delivery
Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary to prevent spread of
disease.
■ Suspension of tours/visitors/public education events etc. to minimize contact with non-
essential persons.
■ Limit access to dispatch center to essential personnel only. Restrict access to Police
officers, Sheriff's deputies, fire personnel.
■ Limit training of staff to keep staff at distance
■ Implement personnel distancing policy to limit spread among staff.
■ Telecommuting is limited due to nature of department. Administration could possibility be
done from home. Use of GoToMyPC and laptop/tablet or home equipment needed
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ All 911 phone lines and radio Communication equipment must be maintained.
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❖ Call in 2 staff members and have them respond to the back-up center. Follow written directions on laminated
card to transfer phone lines.
❖ Transfer landline 911 to back-up
❖ Notify State radio via Pt to Pt or by phone of wireless 911 being transferred to them
❖ Transfer wireless to State radio
❖ Call forward non -emergency phone lines to other phone numbers set to answer calls
❖ Staff will be contacted by phone. text and/or email of any staffing changes or issues
❖ Phone contact will continue and radio contact to key personnel can be done if needed.
❖ Computers will be maintained at the back-up center. Manager will remote access to data and systems
necessary to conduct essential activities and functions.
Should Computers go down, back-up index cards are in storage box in dispatch center.
Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential
functions.
Dubuque County 911 Communications Center CAD. Manual back up is available.
• Dubuque County 911 Public Safety 800 Radio System. This system's availability is the
top priority and can substitute for most critical communications if needed.
• City fiber optic network is primary carrier of station alerting system, but has a backup.
• VHF radio with City of Dubuque Fire Department frequency. Back up to above.
• Internet access. Any internet connection method (air card, etc.) would maintain
availability of department incident reporting, training, and inspection programs.
▪ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate
site
• Alternate site with city fiber (network port) would be best, with little issue.
• Alternate site alerting would rely on the 800 or VHF radio systems.
• Phone Lines would be transferred (Landline 911) and (Admin)to back up center location. Wireless 911
would be transferred to State Radio) until 911 service can be hooked up at back up
Staff can be notified via text message through CAD or by using Smart911 Software.
I Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's
staff, management, and essential internal and external staff.
▪ If phone systems are available, continue use as normal use of cell numbers.
▪ Text messaging through CAD, Smart911 or department or personal cell phone
▪ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency
personnel, critical customers and the public
• Public contact by social media and city website if available.
• Public service announcements to local media.
• Text messaging through CAD, Smart911 or department, personal cell phone
• City Management radio channel for inter -city communication if phone systems, internet and cell service
is unavailable.
▪ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential
activities and functions.
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data loss.
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❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of authority; staffing
assignments; policy or procedural records
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and acquisition files;
official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance records and property management
and inventory records
❖ Include provisions for classified or sensitive data
❖ Identify location and accessibility to vital records
❖ Include procedures for date back-up and restoration
Records are Classified
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of the
emergency and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
• Manager or Lead Working
• Acting Lead contacts Manager or Lead Dispatcher
• Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and notification
process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in this section.
• CAD Text messaging is the primary emergency notification system for employee callback
• Call List maintained F Drive. Hard copy in dispatch and in manager's office
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Follow instructions on laminated card at EOC to switch phone lines.
• Contact Phone Companies and advise of status.
Verify with Phone companies that all 911 lines are back at backup facility
• Make sure that the 4 radios at the backup center are on the main 4 talk groups- Contact Information
Services for needs for additional phone extensions to be set up at backup facility
• Contact primary center and have main phone lines transferred to extensions at backup center.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and procedures for
acquiring a new facility.
➢ Staff sent to primary facility and assure systems are working.
➢ Contact Phone companies advise to return to normal operations
• Staff will be contacted by cell phone. Text message through Smart 911 or email to return to normal
operation location
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• If Power 911 Phones were relocated to Backup Center, contact Information Services to return Power
phones to primary facility
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to execute its
COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To achieve this, the
department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
• Annual review of department COOP
• Review COOP during new employee training
• Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Police Department
Reviewed: April 3, 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Police Department provides
guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability
to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the
effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government functions and services
when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual".
The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan
is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked, and alternate business
processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any
time -with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a
specified time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue
operations until given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be
predicted. Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a
variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective
COOP Plans with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the
event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the
department's ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide
services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected
area may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and the Chief of Police
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Section I. Essential Functions/Services*
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under
all circumstances and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for the Dubuque Police Department
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA,
AA, A)
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Operations
Develop
specific tactics
and activities
to accomplish
goals and
objectives as
directed by
Command
AAA
(1) Patrol
CO
(2) CID CO
(3) COP CO
Patrol Division assets
and staff
CID Division assets and
staff
COP Division assets
and staff
Admin Division assets
and staff
Planning
Support
Command and
Operations by
processing
incident
information.
Coordinate
dissemination
of information,
as required
AAA
(1)
Emergency
Ops CO
(2) Patrol
CO
(3) COP CO
Computer (internet and
network access), phone,
radio, transportation
Logistics
Support
Command and
Operations
(personnel,
supplies and
equipment)
Perform
technical
activities
AAA
(1) Admin
CO
(2) Admin
CO
(3) Admin
CO
Computer (internet and
network access), phone,
radio, transportation,
financial access,
payroll
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Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority
- B
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
CID Division
Criminal
Investigation
B
Captain, (2)
Lieutenants,
(9)
Investigators
Computer (internet and
network access), voice
and data transmission /
reception, transportation
COP Division
Community
Engagement
B
Captain, (2)
Lieutenants,
(4) COPs,
4(SRO's),
Housing Cpl.
Computer (internet and
network access), voice
and data transmission /
reception,
transportation,
Staff wellness to
include, EAP, physical
fitness, and Peer
Support.
Admin Division
Administration
B
Captain, (3)
Lieutenants,
(2) Staff
Officers, (2)
Traffic
Officers,(9)
non -sworn
support staff
Computer (internet and
network access), voice
and data transmission /
reception,
transportation, financial
access and records,
records access, payroll
Patrol Division
Primary LE
Response
Emergency
Response
B
(2) Captains,
(8)
Lieutenants,
(51) Officers
Computer (internet and
network access), voice
and data transmission /
reception, transportation
NRT / K9
Primary LE
Response
Emergency
Response
B
Captain, (4)
investigators,
(2) narcotic
K9s, ED K9
Computer (internet and
network access), voice
and data transmission /
reception, transportation
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Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority
- C
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Public Education
COP Division
C
COPs /
SROs,
Captain,
SRO Lt.
Activities suspended
Admin Division
Departmental
Training
C
Dept.
Instructors
Suspended /
Restricted to need
based
Admin Division
Off site
Training
C
N/A
Suspended
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
• Paper copies of departmental reports are maintained to be distributed and utilized in
the event of data transmission failure.
• Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
• Identify key personnel and backups.
• See below (key positions and line of succession)
• Reduced and Emergency Staffing of Sworn Personnel
• Maintain employee wellness (physical & mental) through EAP, Peer
Support, and the wellness committee.
• Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill essential
functions.
• Non -Sworn staff is trained to obtain basic reporting information via
telephone and internet. It can then be reviewed by Sworn Staff for
further assignment.
• Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers,
employees from other departments etc. to complete essential functions.
• Support staff (records / clerks) can be supplemented from other city
departments as needed.
• Mutual Aid Agreements are in place.
• Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office
supplies required to perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30
days following the emergency.
• Paper copies of departmental reports are maintained for use in the
event of data transfer failure. Network data is backed up at a
secure location.
• Computer Access (Internet and Network Access)
• Voice and Date (Transmission and Reception)
• Transportation (Squad Cars / Bicycles)
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❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until
additional personnel and resources become available.
• Citizen electronic and mail in reporting for specific misdemeanor
criminal reports, with no known suspects.
• Suspension of medical response calls for service not immediately
requiring a police presence. Requires staging in the area, but not
physical presence unless required by the circumstances.
• Suspension of non -emergency calls for service (parking, known
civil issues, noise complaints).
• Suspension of any other functions deemed non -critical based upon
the incident.
Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority*
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other
leadership/key positions within the department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Chief Dalsing
Assistant Chief Jensen
Captain Crabill
Assistant Chief Jensen
Captain Crabill
Captain Engleman
Admin Captain Crabill
Admin Lieutenant
Digman
Admin Lieutenant
Olson
Emergency Ops Captain
Lembke
Patrol Captain
Messerich
Patrol Lt. Shannon
COP Captain Radloff
COP Lt. McClimon
COP Lt. Beck
CID Captain Engleman
CID Lt. Pace
CID Lt. Haupert
Patrol Captain Baxter
Patrol Captain Steil
Patrol Lt. Morrissette
Patrol Captain Messerich
Patrol Captain Steil
Patrol Lt. Morrissette
Patrol Captain Steil
Patrol Captain Baxter
Patrol Lt. Morrissette
Records Supervisor Laird
Records Clerk Schueller
❖ Establish succession procedures
• Conditions under which succession will take place
• Commanding Officer is unable to function due to injury, illness,
other incapacitation or death.
• Method of notification
• Rank Structure Notification
• Departmental Communication (email, text, telephone)
• Personal Communication Devices as needed
• Terminating conditions
Medical (or other) professional clearance to resume duty.
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❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a
COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position
Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Command
Executive
Chief
Illness / Injury
Periodic
Assessment
Command
Operational
Assistant
Chief
Illness / injury
Periodic
Assessment
Supervisory
Investigative
CID Captain
Illness / injury
Periodic
Assessment
Supervisory
Community Outreach
COP Captain
Illness / Injury
Periodic
Assessment
Supervisory
Administrative/logistics
Admin Captain
Illness / Injury
Periodic
Assessment
Supervisory
Patrol Operations
Patrol Captain
Illness / Injury
Periodic
Assessment
Supervisory
Emergency
Operations
Emergency
Ops Captain
Illness / injury
Periodic
Assessment
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
• Any building with fiber optic, internet, and/or wireless access,
parking for 30 vehicles, three offices, and meeting space.
** order of relocation is dependent upon location of the triggering event**
❖ Alternate Service Delivery
• Telephonic Reporting
• Internet Reporting
• Mail in Reporting
➢ Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to
prevent spread of disease.
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• Officers have received daily information on best practices and
protocols for limiting exposure and spread of disease. All officers
have been provided with and have access to PPE.
• Address tools or services needed from other county or government
organizations to achieve social distancing
• Officers receive daily updates via best practices from the City
Health Department, County Health department and State of Iowa.
• Identify the department's technology needs related to large-scale telecommuting.
• See Information Service COOP Plan.
• Address considerations for flex shifting.
• See attachments.
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
• See Dubuque Communications COOP Plan (911 Center)
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
• See Dubuque Communications COOP Plan (911 Center)
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
• CAD messaging (mass text)
• Non -department cell phone
• Non -department email
• First Responder Priority for departmental phones
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel,
critical customers and the public
• Same as above
• Code Red
• Social media
• Website
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential
activities and functions.
• Network systems back up at a secure location.
• See Information Services COOP Plan.
• Department radio network
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
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❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of
authority; staffing assignments; policy or procedural records
➢ Records room line of succession:
• Captain Crabill (or designee)
• Shelley Laird
• Sam Schueller
Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate
assessment of the emergency and determination of the best course of action for
response and recovery.
• Rank Structure in place
• Subject matter experts on staff
• Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and
notification process, such as notification trees or automated software should be
referenced in this section.
• Code Red
• CAD (mass text)
• Commander Notification
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational
procedures, for the continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
• Move the patrol command center
• Use rank structure to begin notifications
• Notify staff of the alternate site via the above listed notifications
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and
procedures for acquiring a new facility.
• Mass Motivation through CAD (mass text)
• Rank Structure in place
• Established communication lines
• Coordinate with city departments
• Follow previous alternate facilities protocols / guidelines
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• Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
• Daily contact and updates for sick to allow for return with in
established guidelines.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how
to execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire
city. To achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
• The Police Dept. conducts annual departmentwide training, in
which the COOP plan will be reviewed.
• The Police Dept. conducts annual notification testing which
includes, response time averages, and total number of responses.
• The Police Dept. conducts the following training annually:
• Recall and alert notifications
• ICS training
• PPE usage training and memos on best practices.
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DFD COOP
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Fire Department
Last Review Date: March 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Fire Department provides
guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability
to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the
effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government functions and services
when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual".
The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan
is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked and alternate business
processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any
time -with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a
specified time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue
operations until given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be
predicted. Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a
variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective
COOP Plans with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the
event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the
department's ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide
services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected
area may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Fire Chief.
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DFD COOP
Section I. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions
when the leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for
an orderly and predefined transition of leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other
leadership/key positions within the department.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Fire Chief
AC Ludescher (seniority
in grade through all ACs
AC Burkle
Assistant Chief Operations
AC Fire Marshal Burkle
AC Training Harris
EMS Supervisor
AC Training Harris
M.O. Janecke
Department Secretary
EMS Supervisor
Fire Chief
❖ Establish succession procedures
• Conditions under which succession will take place
• Incapacitation (ill, injured, dead) during COOP emergency or >14 days
• Unavailable (distance/travel/communications) during disaster event
• Method of notification
Phone, Code Red, email, memo as appropriate for timeliness.
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on
behalf of the department director or other key individuals.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Emergency
Operations
Command
Direct operational
activity
Command
Officer/Incident
Commander
Emergency
Operation
Within legal
authority
provided to Fire
Chief during
emergency
Purchase of
services and
supplies
Purchase of items
determined
essential and time
critical to response
activities
Acting Fire Chief
Emergency need
based on time
critical event, or
essential supplies
to maintain critical
function
Only applies to
items necessary
to maintain
critical function
capability
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DFD COOP
ISection II. Essential Functions/Services
1
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under
all circumstances
and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for the Fire Department:
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA,
AA, A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Ambulance Activity
Emergency
ambulance
service
AAA
On duty with
emergency call back
and/or Mutual Aid
Ambulances
CAD/Dispatch
ESO access (online)
EMS supplies
Suppression Activity
Fire Haz
Mat and
Rescue
service
AAA
On duty with
emergency call back
and/or Mutual Aid
Fire Engines & Ladder
trucks
CAD/Dispatch
ESO access (online)
Water Supply
Administration Activity
Payroll and
Finance
AAA
FC & Dept.
Secretary/Command
Staff
City Network access
Phone service
Laptop or tablet
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority
- B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Suppression
Vehicle
maintenance
B
City
Garage/Private
Provider
Shop and
tools/mechanics
Dependent on PW
backup plan
Administration
Building
maintenance
B
FC/AC Fire
Marshal &
House
Captains
Reporting by phone or
radio, dependent on
personnel for repairs
or private provider
Non -critical Functions (may be suspended or reduced
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority -
C
Staff/Back-
up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Training
Employee
training
C
TRN Officer/
Captains
Suspend/curtail
activity
Prevention
Public
Education
C
FMO/Asst.
Fire Marshal
Suspend/curtail
activity
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DFD COOP
Prevention
Inspections
C
FMO/Asst.
Fire Marshal
Suspend/curtail
activity
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
♦ Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA,
AA, A)
Staffing
Required
Equipment
Required
Ambulance Activity
Emergency
ambulance
service
AAA
6 paramedics
2- ambulances
Suppression Activity
Fire Haz Mat
and Rescue
service
AAA
15-firefighters
1-command
officer
5 — engines
2— ladders
1-command
vehicle
Administration Activity
Payroll and
Finance
AA
1-Dept.
Secretary/Payroll
Clerk*
1-admin with
approval
authority
Office access to
city software
systems.
*this function can
operate on limited
time basis (once
per week ?)
■ Identify key personnel and backups.
• Admin backup is any command staff
• Ambulance and suppression personnel are interchangeable and
normal officer positions can be filled by lower ranking personnel.
Example; Captains or lieutenants can fill in as command officer.
■ Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to
backfill essential functions.
• AC Training, AC Fire Marshal, Asst. Fire Marshal, and EMS
Supervisor are available to fill in at any suppression or ambulance
position.
• Assistant Chiefs may fill in position as authorizing payroll and
approve Critical financial items related to the event.
■ Identify an additional workforce.
• Mutual Aid departments are first choice for additional emergency
response
• Admin activity could be provided by another department manager
and clerical staff within City organization. Police department staff
would be first choice.
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• Retired employees may be used for station security,
communications or assisting mutual aid as an institutional
knowledge resource.
♦ Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and
office supplies required to perform the essential functions within 12
hours and for up to 30 days following the emergency.
➢ Fire and Ambulance vehicles and associated equipment.
➢ Employee payroll records (daily etc).
➢ Secretary payroll notes
➢ Invoices and bills (accounts payable)
➢ Standard office supplies
➢ Computer access to city network
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles
or until additional personnel and resources become available.
All non -critical Functions identified may be suspended during COOP operational period
Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
Alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
Assume loss of use of one or more fire stations.
■ First consideration should be relocation to another fire station.
■ Alternatively, City facilities would be the next best choice.
■ Minimum space and utilities to house 2-4 firefighters and 1 each ambulance and
engine or ladder.
■ Consider stable services (access, heat, electricity and communications).
■ Facility should accommodate personnel for 24 hour shifts if possible.
■ Consideration for the health and safety of relocated employees (especially if long-
term)
■ Address physical security and access controls, keep it simple.
Potential Facility Alternate Sites
Near -Site Location:
Required:
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❖ Alternate Service Delivery
v Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to
prevent spread of disease.
■ COVID -19 EVENT DETAIL - see appendix 2 for additional direction
■ Suspension of lobby services, fire company business inspections, public education
events, etc to minimize contact with non -essential persons.
■ Implement personnel distancing policy to limit spread among staff.
■ Telecommuting is limited due to the nature of the department mission. However,
some 40-hour staff positions could possibly be done from home. These would
require assistance from I. S. to supply laptops, internet connection, and "gotomypc"
license for up to four additional personnel. (Fire Chief and EMS Supervisor already
have that capability).
■ Flex shifting would only be considered for 24-hour staff based on extreme shortage
of available personnel, or disaster -related surge in incident needs. No one model
can be predicted, but staff will consider circumstances to implement the following
possibilities:
♦ Suspension of vacation and other leave to maintain staffing
♦ Mandatory overtime implementation
♦ Use of 40-hour staff to fill 24-Hour positions
♦ Double shifts and switch to 48-hours on/24-hours off
♦ Reduce available companies and use available personnel to staff priority units
♦ Use mutual aid (outside city) fire departments to supplement unit availability
♦ Establish use of retired firefighter and/or volunteer personnel to supplement
regular employee staffing (extreme emergency).
Section IV. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential
functions.
Dubuque County 911 Communications Center CAD. Manual back up is available.
> Dubuque County 911 Public Safety 800 Radio System. This system's availability is the
top priority and can substitute for most critical communications if needed.
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate
site
> Alternate sites with city fiber (network port) would be best, with little issue.
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's
staff, management, and essential internal and external staff.
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➢ If phone systems are available, continue use as normal with forwarding or use of cell
numbers.
➢ Use of 800 radio system connects all staff and units.
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency
personnel, critical customers and the public
➢ Public contact by social media and city website if available.
➢ Public service announcements to local media.
➢ Message boards outside all fire stations
➢ Code Red to communicate with employees
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential
activities and functions.
➢ Critical access is through 800 radio system and ANY internet access.
Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery
purposes are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will
minimize information and data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession;
delegations of authority; staffing assignments; policy or procedural records
➢ Emergency Plans
Individual storage such as Onedrive, Portable electronic storage and paper copies.
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable;
contracting and acquisition files; official personnel files; Social Security, payroll,
retirement, and insurance records and property management and inventory records
➢ Laserfische
➢ Finance Plus
➢ Most records kept with Human Resources, or Finance
Vital Records and Databases
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Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
■ Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate
assessment of the emergency and determination of the best course of action for
response and recovery.
• SEE Appendix 1
■ Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and
notification process, such as notification trees or automated software should be
referenced in this section.
• Code Red is primary emergency notification system for employee callback
• Call Back instructions and Code Red instructions (hard copy) at all fire
stations
• Normal overtime and call lists (hard copy) in Assistant Chief Operations
office
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
■ Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational
procedures, for the continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
♦ Assure apparatus parking space and security
♦ Maintain portable radio on DFD Alarm until/unless some other confirmed and
tested method for dispatch notification is established.
♦ Confirm apparatus and crew readiness and confirm with dispatch you are
"available".
♦ Confirm utility needs and electrical power, heat, etc.
♦ Establish needed crew living arrangement and develop needed "work
arounds" to accommodate anticipated length of stay.
♦ Establish any house maintenance required for security, safety, and
cleanliness.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
■ Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
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• Upon determination by incident commander, a command officer will be
assigned to create a demobilization and return to normal plan using ICS
procedure and forms.
• All companies will await orders and continue as directed until the
Demobilization Chief assigned above directs otherwise.
♦ Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and
procedures for acquiring a new facility.
y If returning to normal facility — Officer in charge will assure all systems
function using the "Alternate Facility Operations" (phase II above)
y If changing to another alternate location, follow phase II guidelines.
♦ Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
Code Red, or individual phone contact will be used to direct off duty
personnel to the return too normal or change in alternate location.
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employees play a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how
to execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire
city. To achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
■ Annual review of department COOP
■ Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
■ Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
■ Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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2020
CONTINUITY OF
OPERATIONS PLAN
WATER DEPARTMENT
Denise Blakeley Ihrig P.E.
CITY OF DUBUQUE 11902 HAWTHORNE STREET, DUBUQUE, IA 52001
2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
WATER DEPARTMENT
20 MARCH 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Water Department provides guidance for
personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the capability to fulfill its essential
functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the effort to ensure the continued
performance of essential government functions and services when normal, standard operations become
overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The
continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated,
leadership succession plans may be invoked and alternate business processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with
or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time
frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given
direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted.
Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential
failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans
with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability
to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to
external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may
be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Water Department Manager.
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Table of Contents
Part 1: COOP Continuity of Operations Plan 5
Section I.COOP Implementation 6
Section II.Essential Functions/Services 9
Section III.Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority 13
Section IV.Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery 15
Section V.Interoperable Communications 16
Section VI.Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases 17
Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises 18
Part 2: Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement IOWARN 19
IOWARN Contact Information 20
IOWARN Signed Agreement 21
Part 3: SOP Sanitary and Unsanitary Conditions for Water Main Breaks and Repairs 31
Part 4: Water Department Operations and Vendor Contact Information 126
Water Department Manager Responsibilities and Tasks 132
Organizational Charts 135
Employee 138
Certifications 138
Department Owned Property 140
Department Manuals and Resources 141
Union Contract 143
Department 5-Year Capital Budget 187
CeII Phone Tower Leases 188
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American Water Works Association Contact Information 189
Homeland Security 190
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Contact Information 191
Consultant Contract Information 193
Plant Vendors -Maintenance 194
Chemicals 195
Distribution Vendors & Contractors 196
Plumbinb & Backflow Contractors 198
Distribution Material Vendors 201
Plumbing and Meter Supply Vendors 201
Miscellaneous Contacts 202
CURRENT OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES 204
REPORTS 210
Part 5: COOP Activation and Responses 211
Pandemic Response 212
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Part 1: COOP Continuity of
Operations Plan
Section I. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• Develop an executive decision process that allows for the quick and accurate assessment of
the emergency and determination of the best course of action for response and recovery.
• For the Water Department the Activation of this COOP is for events beyond the
response required under the Water Department's Standard Operating Procedures for
Sanitary and Unsanitary (i.e. main breaks) Conditions. Example Trigger Events
include:
• Physical Infrastructure Loss resulting in Inability to Treat and Distribute
Drinking Water
• Act of Terrorism, including Chemical, Preventing Treatment and Distribution
of Drinking Water
• Natural Disasters, i.e. Flood, Lightening, Drought, Tornado, Train Derailment
resulting in Inability to Treat and Distribute Drinking Water
• Environmental Conditions that may lead to Water Treatment Plant Operators
and Distribution Crews able to perform their duties including emergency
response, i.e. Pandemic
• Other resulting in Inability to Treat and Distribute Drinking Water
COOP Activation Decision Tree - Phase 1
Ye s
stiere increase or
clear and present risk or
Loss of Abilityto
Produce Drinking Water
or Respond to
Emer encies
Operator /Distribution
Crew alert Water Dept
Manager or Alt_
Can the Situation be
resolved using
Procedures in SOPfor
Sanitary/Unsanitary
Conditions?
Yes
No
Can Critical & Essential
operations continue?
Operator /Distribution
Crew alert Water Dept
Manager or Alt
Can Critical operations
continue?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Alert Dept Manager and
Monitorfor situational
changes
Determine Which
Critical Operations are
affected
FollowSOP for
Sanitary/Unsanitary
Conditions until
situation resolved
Alert Dept Manager and
Monitorfor situational
changes
Return to Start of
Decision Tree and
follow "Yes"
Personnel Sequester
Operators/Distribution
Crew not affected or
contact 3DNRand
IOWARN
Physical lnfrastm cture:
FollowSOPfor
San itary/Unsanitary
Conditions
Communications_
Discontinue Use of
SCADA go to radio and
manual operations
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■ Develop employee alert and notification procedures. Any tools used in the alert and
notification process, such as notification trees or automated software should be referenced in
this section.
♦ Follow Standard Operating Procedure for Sanitary and Unsanitary Conditions, which
includes:
➢ City Staff Members
➢ Regulatory Agencies
➢ Public Notification Procedures including City required and EPA Required
Notification Tiers
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
■ Identify initial arrival procedures, staffing schedules, as well as operational procedures, for
the continuation of essential functions at an alternative facility.
• Water Treatment: No Alternative Facility.
♦ Alert Iowa DNR and activate Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement the Iowa
Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (IOWARN) notice to mobilize mobile
treatment facilities and alternate sources of drinkin• water.
• Municipal Service Center alternative would be the Water Treatment Plant for emergency
response personnel and vehicles. Dubuque County Emergency Management facility on
Public Safety Way, off Seippel Road, would be a second alternative response location for
personnel and vehicles.
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
■ Develop procedures for returning to normal operations.
♦ Address procedures for returning to the primary facility, if available, and procedures
for acquiring a new facility.
➢ In the event of: physical infrastructure damage and the department is not able to
treat or distribute water, the ability to return to normal treatment and distribution
at the water treatment plant would be at the conclusion of any construction
repairs and restoration of the sanitary conditions.
➢ In the event of: Act of Terrorism, including Chemical, resulting in the prevention
of treatment and distribution of drinking water, follow EPA and Iowa DNR
requirements and guidance and the SOP for Sanitary and Unsanitary Conditions
➢ In the event of Natural Disasters, i.e. Flood, Lightning, Drought, Tornado, Train
Derailment resulting in Inability to Treat and Distribute Drinking Water follow EPA
and Iowa DNR requirements and guidance and the SOP for Sanitary and
Unsanitary Conditions
➢ In the event of Environmental Conditions that may lead to Water Treatment Plant
Operators and Distribution Crews able to perform their duties including
emergency response, i.e. Pandemic, return to normal conditions shall the follow
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EPA and Iowa DNR requirements and guidance and the SOP for Sanitary and
Unsanitary Conditions and at the conclusion of the environmental condition.
➢ In the event of Other resulting in Inability to Treat and Distribute Drinking Water
follow EPA and Iowa DNR requirements and guidance and the SOP for Sanitary
and Unsanitary Conditions
♦ Address notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
➢ All employees return to work under normal conditions shall be via phone as
contacted by the Department Manager or designee via communication from the
City Manager or designee.
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Section II. Essential Functions/Services
Essential functions are the department's business functions and services that must be continued under all
circumstances and cannot suffer a significant interruption.
❖ Identify the essential functions for your department
■ Prioritize the Essential Functions as measured by time criticality.
♦ Time criticality is the amount of time that a function/process can be suspended before
it adversely affects the department's core mission.
Division/Activity
Essential Function
Time Criticality
Equipment/supplies
WTP Operations
and Maintenance
Water Treatment,
Distribution, Pumping
Stations, and Storage
Daily record keeping of all
monitoring lab data for
Monthly Operating Report
and chemical treatment
adjustments.
Required Daily
cannot be
suspended.
Subject to DNR
Permit.
Laboratory equipment
and testing supplies, i.e.
HACH , piping, valves,
tools, access to City
Network, Access
database or HACHWims
for Monthly Operating
Report database
WTP Operations
and Maintenance
Regulatory Distribution and
Well Sampling and Testing
Required Monthly
cannot be
suspended.
Subject to DNR
Permit.
Laboratory equipment
and testing supplies, i.e.
HACH, truck, fuel
Distribution and
Meters Operations
and Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance
of the City's distribution
system, Water Quality
compliance,
meters/register/MIU
installation, repair and
replacement, backflow
prevention, and emergency
response
Emergency
Response
availability and
On -Call status
required daily.
Water Quality as
necessary by City
or Customer.
Backflow
prevention
annually.
Vehicles, fuel, pipe,
valves, hydrants (repair
inventory) tools, internet,
mobile PCs, iPads, cell
phones, active GIS, City
network, paper maps.
Administration
Management, regulatory
compliance, payroll,
purchasing, POs, and
payment processing
Required bi-
monthly and
monthly.
City Network, internet
access, computer
+monitor/laptops, scanner
GIS
Mapping and location of
distribution system assets,
and Lead and Copper Rule
sampling assistance
Lead and Copper
Rule assistance
May through
September
City Network, GIS,
computer +dual
monitors/laptop, internet
access
❖ Identify Resource Requirements
• Each essential function requires personnel & special skills, equipment & systems, vital
records and data, and consumable office supplies to accomplish.
♦ Establish staffing requirements needed to carry out essential functions.
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Water Department Contact List and Emergency Res
Jonse
DNR Certification Grades
Name
Job Title
Essential,Important,
Non Essential
Can or Cannot Work
Remotely
Distribution
Operator
Water Department Manager and
Plant Manager
Non Critical
Yes
Water Distribution Supervisor
Non Critical
Yes
Confidential Account Clerk
Essential
Yes
GIS Specialist
Non Critical
Yes
Water Engineering Assistant
Non Critical
Yes
Meter Repair Worker 1
Important
No
Water Meter Worker 1
Important
No
Meter Repair Worker 2
Important
No
Water Distribution Foreman
Important
No
Water Distribution Worker
Important
No
Water Distribution Worker
Important
No
Water Distribution Worker
Important
No
Water Distribution Worker
Important
No
Water Distribution Worker
Important
No
Equipment Operator 2
Important
No
Equipment Operator 2 - Workman'
Non Critical
No
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Industrial Electrician - SCADA
Essential
No
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Essential
No
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Essential
No
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Essential
No
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Essential
No
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Essential
No
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Essential
No
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Essential
No
Identify staff from non -essential areas that can be cross trained to backfill essential functions.
Personnel
Activity
Crosstrain Area
Water Department Manager
PO, Payroll, Purchasing, Engineering
design, RFPs, sampling and testing
Water Distribution Supervisor
PO, Payroll, Purchasing Sampling and
testing
GIS Specialist
PC set up, sampling and testing
Water Meter Repairworker 2
Water Treatment Plant Operator,
sampling and testing
■ Identify an additional workforce, for example retired employees, volunteers, employees from other
departments etc to complete essential functions.
• The following are current City employees that at one time have worked in the Water Distribution
Division:
• Past Water Distribution/Operations employees that have retired from the City:
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❖ Identify equipment, critical data and records, hardcopy documents and office supplies required to
perform the essential functions within 12 hours and for up to 30 days following the emergency. Do
not include resources that may be useful but are not essential to the activity. In addition to the those
listed above:
• Water Treatment:
♦ Vendors, Suppliers for Water Treatment and Distribution O&M
♦ Water treatment chemicals
♦ PPE (gloves, masks, disinfectant, full body protective suits (Tyvek)
♦ Internet
♦ City Network
• Water Distribution
♦ Vendors, Suppliers for Water Treatment and Distribution O&M
♦ Emergency repair materials for the distribution system, inc. pipe, valves, fire hydrants
♦ PPE (gloves, masks, disinfectant, full body protective suits (Tyvek)
♦ Internet
♦ City Network
• Administration & GIS
♦ Internet
♦ City Network
♦ PPE (gloves, masks, disinfectant, full body protective suits (Tyvek)
❖ Identify functions that can be deferred while staff is reassigned to more critical roles or until additional
personnel and resources become available.
• Development Review
• Valve operation and maintenance
• Water main flushing
• Planned/scheduled main replacements
• Training and conferences
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Section III. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the
leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and
predefined transition of leadership.
❖ Identify the lines of succession for the highest position of authority and for other leadership/key
positions within the department. The following would immediately follow the absence of the position,
and shall be immediately filled by those identified on the Essential Functions of the Employee
Schedule to continued compliance in the event of a prolonged incident:
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Water Department Manager/Plant
Manager
Water Distribution Supervisor
Water Distribution Foreman
Water Meter Repair Worker 2
Water Treatment Operators when
there are less than 3 operators
*For prolon ed absence of the department manager/plant manager (>4weeks)
❖ Establish succession procedures
■ Conditions under which succession will take place
• In the event of illness or vacation of the position, i.e. an anticipated prolonged period.
• For the Water Treatment Plant Operators, when the operators drop to 4 for a prolonged
period (greater than 180 days) or when it is apparent there will be further reduction of
staff, then the successor will be contacted. If it is a retiree, then seek the second
successor for increased training.
■ Method of notification — phone call
■ Terminating conditions — when other staff members have clearance from their GP to return to
work or duties have been assigned to another party.
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Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
❖ Pre -delegate authorities for making key policy determinations and decisions during a COOP event.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of
Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
PO, Payroll,
AP/AR
authorization
Administration-
Water
Department
Manager and
Confidential
Account Clerk
Water Department
Manager and Conf
Acc Clerk
Absence of Water
Department Manager
and Conf Acc Clerk
No new construction
only supplies and
personnel for
emergency
Emergency
Response
Emergency
response
Water Department
Manager and Water
Distribution Supervisor
Absence of Water
Department Manager
and/or Water
Distribution Manager
Emergency dependent
Regulatory
Compliance
Operations and
Administration
Water Department
Manager
Absence of Water
Department Manager
or conditions warrant
transfer
No operational
changes without
operator consultation
and IDNR.
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Section IV. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
❖ Key Documents to restoring and ensuring continued operations in the Water Department are detailed
in Appendix A
❖ Alternate Operating Facilities
➢ Identify an alternate facility capable of supporting essential functions, positions, and personnel.
• Water Treatment: No Alternative Facility.
• Alert Iowa DNR and activate Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for the Iowa
Water/Wastewater Response Network (IOWARN) notice to mobilize mobile treatment
facilities and alternative sources of drinking water.
• Municipal Service Center alternative would be the Water Treatment Plant for emergency
response personnel and vehicles or the Dubuque County Emergency Management
facility on Public Safety Way, off Seippel Road.
❖ Alternate Service Delivery
➢ Identify alternate service delivery methods of essential functions if necessary in order to prevent
spread of disease.
• Identify the department's technology needs related to large-scale telecommuting.
• Laptops
• City Network Access
• GIS access
• SCADA controls
• Fiber Optic Network to remote sites
• Address considerations for flex shifting
• Distribution and meter crew 50/50 split
• Operators sequestered on site, secure shelter in place accommodations, i.e.
campers/mobile homes
• Cross train staff as back up operators stationed at home
• Maintenance staff sequestered at home to reduce interference with vendors and
operations staff
• Limited vendor access with established cold/hot zones
• Supply Chain Verification
• Obtain notices from suppliers and vendors will provide supplies per normal schedule or
obtain alternative resources
• Alert DNR of any supply chain issues
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Section V. Interoperable Communications
❖ Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
➢ SCADA
➢ Radio
➢ Internet
➢ City Network
➢ Access Database
❖ Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
➢ In the absence of SCADA go to Radio.
❖ Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff,
management, and essential internal and external staff.
➢ Go to Radio Communications
➢ Go to Cellular Communications
➢ Station staff and request assistance from other available city staff to physically monitor remote
stations.
➢ Documentation would follow paper recording back up method.
❖ Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical
customers and the public
➢ Public Communications in the absence of current technology would be assistance from Fire and
Police using audible radio system in vehicles for DO NOT DRINK
➢ Public Communications via Hand delivery of door hangers for BOIL ORDER/ADVISORY.
Assistance may be necessary from Fire and Police. See SOP for Unsanitary and Sanitary
Conditions.
➢ DNR Field office 1 in Manchester, 40-minute drive.
❖ Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and
functions.
➢ GIS mapping is available in print for distribution system records
➢ Treatment plant operations: go to manual operations
➢ Laboratory recording: go to paper record
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Section VI. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes
are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and
data loss.
❖ Identify essential emergency operating plans, including line of succession; delegations of authority;
staffing assignments; policy or procedural records
❖ Identify essential legal and financial records, such as accounts receivable; contracting and acquisition
files; official personnel files; Social Security, payroll, retirement, and insurance records and property
management and inventory records
❖ Include provisions for classified or sensitive data
❖ Identify location and accessibility to vital records
❖ Include procedures for date back-up and restoration
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record,
or Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Payroll
AP/AR
Personnel Records
Distribution System
Mapping
Back flow
Prevention Records
Meter/MIU/Registers
-
Easements
-
Treatment Plant
blueprints
Other Legal Docs
including leases,
connection fees,
system purchases
Operator Treatment
Records
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Section VII. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to
execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To
achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Develop Test, Training and Exercise plans that provide:
■ Annual review of department COOP
■ Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
■ Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
■ Refresher orientation of COOP staff
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Part 2: Mutual Aid and Assistance
Agreement IOWARN
IOWARN Contact Information
Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
for the
Iowa Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (IOWARN)
Contact:
JOHN LINS
Utility Incident Manager
Des Moines Water Works
2201 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
phone: (515) 323-6234
cell (515) 208-1993
fax: (515) 283-8723
e-mail: linsdmww.com www.dmww.com
Alternative Contact Information in the event IOWARN is not in effect:
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management
JEREMY SROKA
REP Program Manager
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Joint Forces Headquarters
6100 NW 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
Office: 515-323-4324
Cell: 319-540-1083
Fax: 515-323-4208
e-mail: jeremy.sroka@iowa.gov
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IOWARN Signed Agreement
Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for the Iowa
Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (10WARN)
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into by public and private water and wastewater utilities
and emergency management commissions and agencies that have, by executing this
Agreement, manifested their intent to participate in an intrastate program for Mutual Aid and
Assistance among Iowa Water and Wastewater Utilities known as the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program.
This Agreement is authorized under Chapter 29C, Iowa Code, which authorizes mutual aid
arrangements for reciprocal disaster services and recovery. This Agreement is further
authorized as to the public agencies' utility parties hereto by the respective authority of 357,
357A, 358, 364, 384, 386, 388, 389 and 504A Iowa Code, which authorize Water and
Wastewater Utilities that are public agencies to contract to provide services. This Agreement is
further authorized by Section 28E12 Iowa Code, but this Agreement is not otherwise adopted
pursuant to Chapter 28E, Iowa Code, and is not intended to be a 28E Agreement,
ARTICLE I.
PURPOSE
Recognizing that emergencies may require aid or assistance in the form of personnel,
equipment, and supplies from outside the area of impact, the signatory utilities hereby establish
a program for Mutual Aid and Assistance for Iowa Water and Wastewater Utilities known as the
"IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program". Through the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program, Members coordinate response activities and share resources during
emergencies, with the support and assistance of the Associated Agencies. This Agreement
sets forth the procedures and standards for the administration of the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program.
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ARTICLE 11.
DEFINITIONS
A. Authorized Official -- An employee or officer of a Member that is authorized to:
1. Request assistance;
2. Offer assistance;
3. Refuse to offer assistance; or
4. Withdraw assistance under this Agreement.
E. Emergency — A natural or human caused event or circumstance causing, or imminently
threatening to cause, loss of life, injury to person or property, human suffering or financial
Toss, and includes, but is not limited to, fire, explosion, flood, severe weather, drought,
earthquake, volcanic activity, spills or releases of ail or hazardous material, contamination,
utility or transportation emergencies, disease, blight, infestation, civil disturbance, riot, war
and terrorism, sabotage or other intentional acts, that are, or could reasonably be, beyond
the capability of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of a IOWARN Mutual Aid
and Assistance Program Member to fully manage and mitigate internally.
C. Members — Any public or private Water or Wastewater Utility that manifests intent to
participate in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program by executing this
Agreement. Members are primarily Iowa Water or Wastewater Utilities, but membership is
open to water and wastewater utilities outside the State of Iowa that operate in areas
contiguous to an Iowa utility Member.
1. Requesting Member — A Member who makes a Requestfor Assistance under the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
2. Responding Member — A Member that responds to a Request for Assistance under the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
3. Non -Responding Member - A Member that does not provide aid or assistance during a
Period of Assistance under the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
D. Associated Agencies — The Iowa Emergency Management Commissions and Agencies and
other non utility participants that agree to provide a support role for the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program by separate agreement or other undertaking approved by the Statewide
Steering Committee. Associated Agencies are not parties to this Agreement and do not
provide or receive emergency services under this Agreement. To the extent Associated
Agencies do provide any emergency services to any Member the terms under which such
services are provided shall be as the provider and recipient shall separately agree. The initial
Associated Agencies include: (1) the Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association;
(2) the Iowa Rural Water Association; (3) the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and (4)
the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division of the Iowa Department of Public
Defense. Additional Associated Agencies may be added by vote of the Statewide Committee.
E. Confidential information - Any document shared with any signatory of this Agreement that is
marked confidential and that is confidential under Section 22.7 Iowa Code or other exemption
from disclosure under Ch. 22, Code of Iowa.
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F. Request for Assistance. A request by a Requesting Member to any one or more other
Members for mutual aid or assistance in the event of an Emergency under the lOWARN Mutual
Aid and Assistance Program.
F. Period of Assistance — A specified period of time when a Responding Member assists a
Requesting Member. The period commences when personnel, equipment, or supplies depart
from Responding Members facility and ends when the resources return to their facility (portal to
portal). All protections identified in this Agreement apply during this period. The specified
Period of Assistance may occur during response to or recovery from an emergency, as
previously defined.
G. Statewide Committee — The Statewide Committee established under Article III.
H. Statewide Chair — The chair of the Statewide Committee selected under Article !!!.
J. Statewide Coordinator — The person appointed to such position by the Statewide
Committee as provided under Article III.
J. National incident Management System (NIMS): A national, standardized approach to
incident management and response that sets uniform processes and procedures for emergency
response operations.
ARTICLE 111.
ADMINISTRATION
The lOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program shall be administered through a Statewide
Committee, a Statewide Chair and a Statewide Coordinator. The Statewide Committee shall
provide coordination of the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program before, during, and
after an emergency and shall include regional representatives from across the state. The
designated regions shall be consistent with the regions established by the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources. The Statewide Committee shall consist of one Member representative from
each region selected by the Members in such region by written ballot and a Statewide Chair
selected by the Members annually by written ballot, plus one non -voting representative of each
Associate Agency. The Statewide Committee shall meet at least annually and shall plan and
coordinate emergency planning and response activities for the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program under the leadership of the Statewide Chair. The Statewide Committee
shall appoint a Statewide Coordinator from among the employees of the Members or
Associated Agencies who shall facilitate, coordinate, and administer the activities of the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program under the direction of the Statewide Committee.
The Statewide Committee shall establish rules of procedure for the conduct of committee
business.
Meetings of the Statewide Committee shall be conducted in accordance with the lows Open
Meetings Law, Chapter 21, lawa Code.
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ARTICLE IV.
PROCEDURES
In coordination with the emergency management and public health system of the state, the
Statewide Committee shall develop operational and planning procedures for the IOWARN
Mutual Aid and Assistance Program. These procedures shall be reviewed at least annually and
updated as needed by the Statewide Committee and shall be set forth in an IOWARN Mutual
Aid and Assistance Program Manual and an IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Handbook,
ARTICLE V.
REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
A. Member Responsibility: Members shall: (1) identify an Authorized Official and alternates; (2)
provide contact information, including 24-hour access; and (3) provide information on
resources that may be available from the utility for mutual aid and assistance response.
Such contact information shall be updated annually or when changes occur, shall be
provided to the State Committee for inclusion in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance
Program Manual and the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Handbook.
In the event of an Emergency, a Members Authorized Official may request mutual aid and
assistance directly from a specific Member by making a Request for Assistance to such
Member or may make a general Request for Assistance to the Statewide Coordinator.
Requests for Assistance can be made orally or in writing. When made orally, the specific
request for personnel, equipment, and supplies shall be subsequently confirmed in writing
as soon as practicable. Requests for Assistance to a Member shall be directed to the
Authorized Official of any Member. If a Request for Assistance is made to the Statewide
Coordinator, the Statewide Coordinator shall forward the Request for Assistance to one or
more Authorized Officials of Members for direct response to the Requesting Member.
Specific detailed protocols for making and responding to Requests for Assistance shall be
set forth in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program Manual and the IOWARN
Mutual Aid and Assistance Handbook.
B. Response to a Request for Assistance — Members are not obligated to respond to a request.
After a Member receives a Request for Assistance, the Authorized Official shall evaluate
whether or not to respond, whether resources are available to respond, or if other
circumstances would hinder response. Following the evaluation, the Authorized Official
shall, as soon as possible, inform the Requesting Member whether it will respond. If the
Member is willing and able to provide assistance, the Member shall inform the Requesting
Member about the type of available resources and the approximate arrival time of such
assistance.
C. Discretion of Responding Members Authorized Official — Execution of this Agreement does
not create any duty to respond to a Request for Assistance. When a Member receives a
Request for Assistance, the Authorized Official shall have sole and absolute discretion as to
whether or not to respond, or the availability of resources to be used in such response. An
Authorized Member's decisions on the availability of resources shall be final.
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ARTICLE VI.
RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL
A. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement,
the Requesting Member and Responding Member shall be organized and shall function
under the National Incident Management System.
B. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding
Member, the Responding Members employees come under the direction and control of the
Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the
needs identified by the Requesting Member. The Requesting Member's Authorized Official
shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisors of the Responding
Member. The Responding Member's designated supervisors must keep accurate records of
work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance.
C. Food and Shelter — Whenever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self
sufficient for up to 72 hours. When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply
reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member
is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding Member personnel, the Responding
Members designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet
the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not
exceed the normal cost for such resources for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter
costs exceed the normal costs for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that
the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless
otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing
the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing
food and shelter, if such resources are not otherwise provided by the Requesting Member.
D. Communication — The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel
with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio
equipment, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel.
E. Status — Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member's officers and
employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in
their respective jurisdictions.
F. Licenses and Permits — To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that
hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills
shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective
credentials during the specified Period of Assistance.
G. Right to Withdraw — The Responding Member's Authorized Official retains the right to
withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding
Member's sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be
communicated to the Requesting Member's Authorized Official as soon as is practicable
under the circumstances.
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ARTICLE Vll.
COST- REIMBURSEMENT
The Requesting Member shall reimburse the Responding Member for each of the following
categories of costs incurred during the specified Period of Assistance as agreed in whole or in
part by both parties; provided, that any Responding Member may, if it so elects, assume in
whole or in part such loss, damage, expense, or other cost, or may loan such equipment or
donate such services to the Requesting Member without charge or cost.
A. Personnel — The Responding Member shall be reimbursed by the Requesting Member for
personnel casts incurred for work performed during the specified Period of Assistance.
Responding Member personnel costs shall be calculated according to the terms provided in
their employment contracts or other conditions of employment. The Responding Members
designated supervisors must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during
the specified Period of Assistance. Requesting Member reimbursement to the Responding
Member may consider all personnel costs, including salaries or hourly wages, costs for
fringe benefits, and indirect costs.
B. Equipment — The Requesting Member shall reimburse the Responding Member for the use
of equipment during the specified Period of Assistance, including, but not limited to,
reasonable rental rates, all fuel, lubrication, maintenance, transportation, and
loading/unloading of loaned equipment. All equipment shall be returned to the Responding
Member in substantially the same condition the equipment was in at the time it was supplied
to the Requesting Member as soon as is practicable and reasonable under the
circumstances. At a minimum, rates for equipment use must be based on the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Schedule of Equipment Rates. If a Responding
Member uses rates different from those in the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates, the
Responding Member must provide such rates orally or in writing to the Requesting Member
prior to supplying the equipment. Mutual agreement on which rates are used must be
reached in writing prior to dispatch of the equipment. Reimbursement for equipment not
referenced on the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates must be developed based on actual
recovery of costs. If Responding Member must lease a piece of equipment while its
equipment is being repaired, Requesting Member' shall reimburse Responding Member for
such rental costs.
C. Materials and Supplies — The Requesting Member must reimburse the Responding Member
in kind or at actual replacement cost, plus handling charges, for use of expendable or non-
returnable supplies. The Responding Member must not charge direct fees or rental charges
to the Requesting Member for other supplies and reusable items that are returned to the
Responding Member in a clean, damage -free condition. Reusable supplies that are
returned to the Responding Member with damage that renders them unusable must be
treated as expendable supplies for purposes of cost reimbursement.
D. Payment Period — The Responding Member must provide an itemized bill to the Requesting
Member far all expenses incurred by the Responding Member while providing assistance
under this Agreement. The Requesting Member must send the itemized bill not later than
(90) ninety days following the end of the Period of Assistance. The Responding Member
may request additional periods of time within which to submit the itemized bill, and
Requesting Member shall not unreasonably withhold consent to such request. The
Requesting Member must pay the bill in full on or before the forty-fifth (45`h) day following
the billing date. The Requesting Member may request additional periods of time within
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which to pay the itemized bill, and Responding Member shall not unreasonably withhold
consent to such request, provided, however, that all payment shall occur not later than one-
year after the date a final itemized bill is submitted to the Requesting Member.
E. Records — Each Responding Member and their duly authorized representatives shall have
access to a Requesting Member's books, documents, notes, reports, papers and records
which are directly pertinent to the Request for Assistance made pursuant to this Agreement
for the purposes of reviewing the accuracy of a cost bill or making a financial, maintenance
or regulatory audit. Each Requesting Member and their duly authorized representatives
shall have access to a Responding Member's books, documents, notes, reports, papers and
records which are directly pertinent to a Response to a Request for Assistance made
pursuant to this Agreement for the purposes of reviewing the accuracy of a cost bit or
making a financial, maintenance or regulatory audit. Such records shall be maintained for at
least three (3) years or longer where required by law.
ARTICLE VIII.
DISPUTES
If any controversy or claim arises out of, or relates to, the execution of the Agreement, including,
but not limited to, alleged breach of the Agreement, the disputing Members shall first attempt to
resolve the dispute by negotiation, followed by mediation and finally shall be settled by
arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any court of
competent jurisdiction may enter the judgment rendered by the arbitrators as final judgment that
is binding on the parties.
ARTICLE IX.
REQUESTING MEMBER'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY
Except as provided in Article Mil pertaining to Insurance, the Requesting Member shall assume
the defense of, fully indemnify and hold harmless, the Responding Member, its officers and
employees, from all claims, loss, damage, injury and liability of every kind, nature and
description, directly or indirectly arising from Responding Member's work during a specified
Period of Assistance. The scope of the Requesting Member's duty to indemnify includes, but is
not limited to, suits arising from, or related to, negligent or wrongful use of equipment or
supplies on loan to the Requesting Member, or faulty workmanship or other negligent acts,
errors or omissions by Requesting Member or the Responding Member personnel.
The Requesting Member's duty to indemnify is subject to, and shall be applied consistent with,
the conditions set forth in Article X.
ARTICLE X.
SIGNATORY INDEMNIFICATION
In the event of a liability, claim, demand, action, or proceeding of whatever kind or nature arising
out of a specified Period of Assistance, the Requesting Member shall have a duty to defend,
indemnify, save and hold harmless all Non -Responding Members, their officers, agents and
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employees from any liability, claim, demand, action, or proceeding of whatever kind or nature
arising out of a Period of Assistance.
ARTICLE XI.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS
The Responding Member is responsible for providing worker's compensation and other injury
and death benefits for its employees and for administering worker's compensation for its
employees. The Requesting Member is responsible for providing worker's compensation and
other injury and death benefits for its employees and for administering worker's compensation
for its employees.
ARTICLE XII.
NOTICE
A Member who becomes aware of a claim or suit that in anyway, directly or indirectly,
contingently or otherwise, affects or might affect other Members of this Agreement shall provide
prompt and timely notice to the Members who may be affected by the suit or claim. Each
Member reserves the right to participate in the defense of such claims or suits as necessary to
protect its own interests.
ARTICLE XIII.
INSURANCE
Members of this Agreement shall maintain an insurance policy or maintain a self insurance
program that covers activities that it may undertake by virtue of membership in the IOWARN
Mutual Aid and Assistance Program. Each Member waives subrogation for any injury or
damage covered by its own insurance against any other member.
ARTICLE XIV.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
To the fullest extent allowed by Chapter 22, Iowa Code or other applicable law, each Member
and Associated Agency shall maintain in the strictest confidence and shall take all reasonable
steps necessary to prevent the disclosure of any Confidential Information disclosed under this
Agreement. If any Member, Associated Participant, third party or other entity requests or
demands, by subpoena or otherwise, that a Member or Associated Participant disclose any
Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement, the Member or Associated Participant
shall immediately notify the owner of the Confidential Information and shall take all reasonable
steps necessary to prevent the disclosure of any Confidential Information by asserting all
applicable rights and privileges with respect to such information and shall cooperate fully in any
judicial or administrative proceeding relating thereto.
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ARTICLE XV.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective after the Water and Wastewater Utility's authorized
representative executes the Agreement and the Statewide Committee Chair receives the
Agreement. The Statewide Committee Chair shall maintain a master list of all Members and
Associated Agencies in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
ARTICLE XVI.
WITHDRAWAL
A Member may withdraw from this Agreement by providing written notice of its intent to
withdraw to the Statewide Chair. Withdrawal takes effect 60 days after the appropriate officials
receive notice. Withdrawal from this Agreement shall in no way affect a Requesting Member's
duty to reimburse a Responding Member for cost incurred during a Period of Assistance, which
duty shall survive such withdrawal.
ARTICLE XVII.
MODIFICATION
No provision of this Agreement may be modified, altered or rescinded by individual parties to the
Agreement. Modifications to this Agreement may be due to programmatic operational changes
to support the agreement, legislative action, creation of an interstate aid and assistance
agreement, or other developments. Modifications to this Agreement may be proposed by the
Statewide Committee. The Statewide Committee Chair shall provide written notice to all
Members of proposed modifications to this Agreement together with a written ballot allowing
Members to vote for or against the proposed modification. A proposed modification shall
become effective only if it is approved by written vote of at least a majority of the Members.
Approved modifications shall take effect 60 days after the date upon which notice of the
approved modification is sent to the Members.
ARTICLE XVIII.
SEVERABILITY
The parties agree that if any term or provision of this Agreement is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms
and provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be
construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular term or provision held
to be invalid.
ARTICLE XIX.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS
This Agreement supersedes all prior Agreements between Members to the extent that such
prior Agreements are inconsistent with this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XX.
PROHIBITION ON THIRD PARTIES AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTSIDUTIES
This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Members and no person or entity shall have any
rights under this Agreement as a third party beneficiary. Assignments of benefits and
delegations of duties created by this Agreement are prohibited and shall be without effect.
ARTICLEXXI.
INTRASTATE AND INTERSTATE IOWARN MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
To the extent practicable, Members shall participate in Mutual Aid and Assistance activities
conducted under the State of Iowa Mutual Aid and Assistance Program and the Interstate
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) as set forth in Chapter 29C, Iowa Code.
Members may voluntarily agree to participate in an interstate mutual aid and assistance
program for water and wastewater utilities through this Agreement if such a program is
established.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement,
the Water and Wastewater Utility or other Agency listed here manifests its intent to be a
Member of the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program by executing this Agreement on
this 7th day of April 2009.
Water/Wastewater Utility or Agency:
chael C. Van Milligen
Title: Citv Manager
City of Dubuque
By:
Title
Please Print Name
Approved •; fo farm and legality
Attorney for Utility
1 412.E L tN tr]p>ltst__-
Please Print Name
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Part 3: SOP Sanitary and Unsanitary
Conditions for Water Main Breaks
and Repairs
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SANITARY AND UNSANITARY (INC. WATER MAIN BREAK) CONDITIONS
THE CITY OF
DUBTTJE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Water Department
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
For Sanitary and Unsanitary Conditions during Water Main Breaks & Repairs
Dubuque
bland
Alt-ieeriea Ciq
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2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Department:
Water Department
SOP No. & Version Date:
1 4/1/2020
Primary Department Contact:
Water Department Manager)
Water Distribution Supervisor)
Secondary Contacts:
Water Engineering Assistant)
NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION
The City is referencing the following for all "sanitary" and "unsanitary" conditions:
• Iowa Main Break and Depressurization Guidance
DNR Form 542-0535, dated August 2016 or Latest Edition w/Appendix 3 Modified
• Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals
Guidance for Food Establishments during a Boil Water Order/Advisory
• AWWA Standard C651-14
Disinfecting Water Mains
• IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program
Dated April 7,2009
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SANITARY AND UNSANITARY (INC WATER MAIN BREAK) CONDITIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SANITARY AND UNSANITARY (INC WATER MAIN BREAK) CONDITIONS
DNR Appendix 3 "Modified" (Main Break Types and Responses -Determines Condition Level) 5
Boil Water Advisory Situations (Determines Level IV Condition) 6
Communication Plan 7-8
Contacts (Water Department) 9
Roles & Responsibilities (Water Department) 10
Contacts (Additional Contact Group for Unsanitary Condition) 11
Contacts (General) 12
Sanitary Procedure (Water main break and/or loss of pressure) 13-14
Unsanitary Procedure (Level 1V Water Main Break) 15-16
Misc. Information 17
-REFERENCE MATERIAL-
DNR Contacts 19-22
Iowa Main Break and Depressurization Guide (DNR) 23-26
Iowa Department of inspections & Appeals (Guidance for Food Establishments) 27-30
Bacterial Sampling Procedure (Water Main Break) 31-32
Call Forwarding Procedure (Directing calls to the Water Plant) 33
Phone Message Recording Instructions (For Water Plant) 33
Street Closures & Construction Alert Notifications Template & Examples 35-37
Event Debrief & Evaluation Template 39
Door Hanger Examples 41-44
Disinfecting Water Mains (AWWA Standard C651-14) 45-84
IOWARN (Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for the Iowa Water/WastewaterAgency Response
Network-IOWARN) 85-94
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SANITARY AND UNSANITARY (INC WATER MAIN BREAK) CONDITIONS
DNR APPENDIX 3
(City of Dubuque modified)
Appendix 3 Modified.: Main Break Types and Responses
LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL IV
Controlled Pipe Repair Without
Depressurization
Controlled Pipe Repair With
Depressurization After
Shutdown Without Opening
the Pipe
Controlled Pipe RepairWlth
Depressurization After Shutdown With
Opening of tt•q Pipe
Uncontrolled Pipe Break with a
Likelihood of Water Contamination or
Loss of Sanitary Conditions During
Repair
Positive pressure maintained
during the break
Positive pressure maintained
during the break
Positive pressure maintained duringthe
break
Loss of pressure at the break site
Positive pressure maintained
during the repair
Positive pressure maintained
until controlled shut down -
pressure maintained until
repair site Is exposed and
secured, Pipe is not opened
Positive presstre maintained until
controlled shutdown - pressure maintained
until repair site is exposed and secured,
Pipe is opened
Loss of pressure during repair,
uncontrolled shutdown, may be
catastrophic event arfailure
No signs of cortamiratlon or
intrusion
No signs of cortamiratlan or
intrusion
No signs of contamination orirtrusion
Possible oractual corta minatlon or
intrLSian
Procedures
Procedures
Procedures
Procedures
Excavate to below break
Excavate to below break
Excavate to below break
Document possible contamination
Maintain trench water level
betow break
MairNaln trench water level
below break
Maintain trench water level below break
Excavate to below break
Clean and disinfect repalrsite
and part
Clean and disinfect repalrsite
and parts
Clean and disinfect repalrsite and parts -
flush intotrench to clean
Clean and disinfect repair site and pans
-flush intotrenchm remove any
contamination
Repair under pressure (clamp
orsieeve)
Control shutdown -
depressurize area to make the
repair
Control shutdown - depressurize area to
make the repair
Disinfect line if passible
Flush Lind/ water is visually
clear
Flush to scour pipe with 3 pipe
turnover if possible. Flush until
water is visually clear
Flush to scour pipe with 3pipe turnover If
Flush until waterisvlsuallycfear
Flush to scour pipe with 3 pipe turnover
if
if possible. flush until water is visually
dear
Check chlorine residuals
upstream and downstream
from break
Check chlorine residuals
upstream anddowrstream
from break
Check chlorine residuals upstream ard
downstream from break
Check chlorine residuals upstream and
downstream from break
Return the line to service
Return the line to service
Return the line toservice
Return the line to service
No boil water advisory
Advise customers to flush their
plumbing until dear. 1f the
water Is not clear, use an
alternativesource.alternative
Advise customers to flush their plumbing
until clear. If the water is notclear, use an
source-
Advise customers to f l ush their
plumbinguntilclear- IF the water is not
clear, use an alternative source.
No bacteria sampling
No boil or bottled water
advisory unless potential
contamination Identified
A boil water advisory is recommended;
usea bottled water advisory If elevated
levels of nitrate, nitrite, or manganese
A boil water advisory is required;
use a bottled water advisory if elevated
levels of nitrate, nitrite, or manganese
No bacteria sampling unless
potential contamination
identified
Bacteria sampling is recommended
Bacteria sampling Is required
Lift poll or bottled water advisory after
absent bacteria results
Lift hail or bottled water advisory after
two consecutive sets of absent bacteria
results
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This sheet is a modified version of DNR Form 542.0535a3 dated OS/2019, "Appendix 3": Main Break Types and Res pans es
Notes: Consult with your DNR Field Office with any questions.
The DNR field office must be notified when an advisory is issued orlifted.
12/2019 kwl DNR Form S42-0S3Sa3
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR SANITARY AND UNSANITARY (INC WATER MAIN BREAK) CONDITIONS
BOIL WATER ADVISORY SITUATIONS
Unsanitary Condition - Level IV
Situations that may require a boil water advisory and bacterial sampling include:
• Water main breaks with controlled pipe repair with depressurization after shutdown with opening the
pipe or uncontrolled pipe break with a likelihood of water contamination or loss of sanitary conditions
during repair.
• No or low pressure in the distribution system and not contained (time or geographical area).
• Situations where the source(s) or treatment facilities are interrupted or unusable, including power loss
situations.
• 5ituations where a tower or storage facility has been emptied, up to and including the column pipe.
• Pressure losses located near a contaminant source, such as near a river crossing, feedlot, co -located
with a sewer line break, etc.
• Pressure losses located in an area with significant elevation differences.
• Confirmed backflow or backsiphonage situation backflow or backsiphonage with bacterial
contamination. If the backflow or backsiphonage situation is chemical or unknown, issue a "No Use"
advisory instead.
• Pressure losses located in an area with the potential to create a high hazard backflow incident.
• Pressure losses where a high hazard business is located in affected area (boiler, funeral home, industry,
etc.)
• A situation where the minimum disinfectant residuals cannot be maintained in or around the impacted
area.
• Situations including high risk or vulnerable populations, such as a school, day care, hospital, nursing
home, dialysis center, other medical facilities.
• An inexperienced operator or individual dealing with the situation.
Consult with the DNR Field Office to determine if sampling and a boil water advisory is necessary.
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COMMUNICATION PLAN
(Who gets notified and when)
Refer to the DNR Form 542-0535, Main Break Types and Responses (Appendix 3 modified)
(Referred to as DNR Form 'Appendix 3 modified" for the remainder of this document)
Who gets notified:
• The following may be notified based an the condition of the Level II, III, or IV event:
External Communication
Level
InternaI Communication
Level
II
III
IV
II
III
IV
Residents
0
X
X
Water Plant
X
X
X
Business Entities
0
X
X
Water Distribution
X
X
X
Commercial Entities
0
X
X
W&RRC/LAB
❑
X
X
DNR Region 1 Office
Level III - Notify by email
Level IV - Notify by phone
0
X
X
Public Information Office
0
0
x
City Health Department
0
X
X
City Fire Department
0
0
Z
City Engineering
0
0
Z
City Manager's Office
0
0
X
Utility Billing
❑
X
X
X = Notification Required - See Means of Notification (Page 8)
O = Optional Notification
2 = Notification depending on severity of the event
Contact "DISPATCH" if water main break involves the Railroad
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COMMUNICATION PLAN
(Continued)
Means of Notification:
Notification shall be released via one or more of the following based on the most efficient means:
RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES & COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
1. Door Hangers: (Except Vernon and Barrington Lakes)
• Out of Service Notice to Flush Service Line: (Level 11 Sanitary Condition)
o Example: limited shut dawn area approx. 25 to 50 properties walking distance
• Boil Water Advisory: (Leve1111-1f situation meets IJNR Boil Water Advisory or Situation
elevates to Level !V and Level IV)
o Example: limited shut down area approx. 25 to 50 properties walking distance.
• Boil Water Order: (Level IV DNR issued via the City)
o Example: limited shut down area approx. 25 to 50 properties walking distance.
• Lift of Boil Water Advisorv/Order:
o (Issued to all areas under Boil Water Advisory/Order that received Advisory/Order
Door Hanger)
2. Water Department Website: Level I, II, III & IV
3. Facebook and/or Twitter Feed: Level II, III & IV
4. News Release: Level IV condition released to TH and Water Dept. Website and Notify Me recipients.
5. CODE RED: Level IV
RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES & COMMERCIAL ENTITIES
(Vernon and Barrington Lakes)
1. Local Contact post to Vernon and Barrington Lakes Website and Facebook Posts:
• Level II, III & IV. (Ex. HOA President of subdivision)
2. Post Entrance Signs: Level II, III & IV
3. News Release: Level IV
4. CODE RED: Level III, IV
CITY DEPARTMENTS
LEVELS I -III (Notifications shall be via WebQA)
LEVEL IV (Notifications shall be via Web QA and via telephone to the Additional Contact Group)
• For Level IV events, the Water Department shall provide updates to the following as often
as feasible as to when service will most likely be restored:
• Health services Department
c:• Public Information Office
o City Manager's Office
DNR
LEVELS III
LEVEL IV
(Notifications shall be via email)
(Notifications shall be via email & phone)
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CONTACTS
(Water Department)
Water Department
Loss of Pressure and/or Water Main Break
(Sanitary Condition Repair)
(Per DNR Form "Appendix 3 modified" LEVELS I, II & III)
Water Department
Name Email Work Cell Home
Dept. Manager
Distribution Supervisor
Water Plant Supervisor
Engineering Assistant
Distribution Foreman
GIS Specialist
Confidential clerk
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Any time a "Sanitary" condition elevates to an "Unsanitary" condition per DNR Form "Appendix 3 modified",
Level IV; refer to the Additional Contact Group,
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ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(Water Department)
Roles & Responsibilities for Water Department Staff During Water Main Breaks and Repairs
ft all starts here:
The Water Plant Operator on duty typically receives a phone call reporting a possi be water ,main break. The Operator then creates a WebaA
Notification which is sent out to al I Water Department Staff via computer and/or phone describing the event if the event occurs after waking hours the ,
Operator will make a phone call to the first On -Call Distribution staff member, Plant Operator is always available to assist Distribution Staff and answer
related phone calls.
Item to note:
The Roles and Responsibilities are typical guidelines. Depending on the level of the event and/or staff availah- ity, staff members maybe requi red to
perform cross functional riles with other staff members.
Level I & II Level 111 Level IV
Dept. Manager
Informed of event by WebOA
Informed of event by WebOA and/or phone ill
Supports Plant Operators and Distribution Staff
Cornrouniotes with Water Plant Supervisor
Communicates with City Manager If Boll Advisory
Informed of event by WebOA and/or phone call
Supports Plans Operators and Distribution Staff
Comm ix icates with City Manager
Coordinates EOC with Appropriate Staff
Department spokesperson to Media
'Hater Plant
Supervisor
WebOA Notifications
Supports Plant Operators
WebOA Notifications
Supports Plant Operators
Communicates with Water Dist. Supervisor
WebOA Notifications
Supports Plant Operators
Communicates with Water Dist. Supervisor
Distribution
Supervisor
WebQA Notifications
Supports Disc. F ore man and Dist. Staff
Mapping and Record Support
WebQA Notification
Supports Distibatlore Foreman and DisL Staff
Communicates with Dept. Manager
Mapping and Record Support
Proyi des support to Public Relations Officer
WebQA Notifications
Supports Distibutiorr Foreman and Dist. Staff
Communicates with Dept. Manager
Mappingand Record Support
Provides supportto Public Rel aborts Officer
Fogimeeri ng
Assistant
WebQA & Phone Notifications
Traffic Control Notification
WebOA & Phone Notifications
PrONi des records support to Distribution Staff
Provides support to Public Relations Officer
Traffic Control Notfication
WebQA & Phone Notifications
Provides records support to Lp stribution Staff
Pmvld es support to Public Relettono Officer I
Traffic Control Notification
Distribution
Foreman
Delegates and works with Staff for Event
Coordinates procedures
Informs Chain of Command
Delegates & works with staff for Event
Coorr notes procedures
Reports to Distribution Supervisor
Delegates & works with staff for Event
Coordinates procedures
Reports w Distribution Supervisor
GIS Specialist
WebQA & Phone Notifications
Mapping& Records support
Traffir Control Notification
WebOA& Phone Notification5
Mapping & Records suppnrc
Provides support to Public Relations Officer
Traffic Control Notification
WebQA & shone Notifications
Mapping& Ream ds support
Provides support to Public Relations Officer
Traffic Control Notification
Confidential
Berk
WebOA & Phone Notifications
Water Dept. Web Page Update
WebQA & Phone Notifications
Water Dept. Web Page Update
WebOA & Phone Notifications
Water Dept. Web Page Update
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CONTACTS
(Additional Group)
Additional Contact Group
(Unsanitary Condition)
Health Services Email Work Cell Home
Public InformationJI.S. Comm./Call Center Work Cell Home
Fire Department/Emergency Management Work Cell home
Engineering Email Work Cell Home
E
W&WWR/Lab (Bacteria Sample Testing) Work Cell Home
'07
Police Dispatch Work
Dispatch (Emergency.)
563.589.4415 L
DNR (Notify by email for Level ill and notify by email & phone for Level IV)
* Notify within 24-hrs of Boil Water Advisory/Order. Notify when Advisory/Order is Liked.
Manchester Field Office
563.92 /.2640
24-Hour Hotline (After Hours & Weekends)
515.725.8694
IOWARN - Iowa Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
(Provides a system of aid by water/wastewater utilities requiring emergency assistance from member utilities)
IOWARNAdministration Iinfo@iowarn.org
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CONTACTS
(General)
Public Works (Support) Email Work Cell Home
Emergency Communications Center INon-emergency-❑ispotch)
563.589.1415
IOWA ONE CALL (Utility Locates) Work
IO WA ONE CALL
800.292.8989
Contractors Work Cell
Iop Grade Excayati ng 563.816.9811
Ts chiggfrie Excavating 563.557.7450
Engineering Services Contacts Work
In the went of Catastrophic Water Main Break or Treatment Plant Failure. Planning assistance
Cell
as necessary
IIW Engineers
563.556.2464
Blackstone Environmental Work Cell
enio r Project Manager)
319.331.1S 11
Senior Technical Consultant and Monogcrof lowo Operations]
515.473.0978
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SANITARY PROCEDURE
(Water Main Break and/or Loss of Pressure)
Initial Response Procedure (Sanitary Condition)
(Distribution Identifying the Issue)
(Per DNR Form "Appendix 3 modified" LEVELS I, II & III)
• Water Plant Operations to contact Distribution first on -call crew member of possible water main break
followed by issuance of a WebQA notice.
• Distribution crew to locate the leak or repair area. Before any work commences, the affected area must be
determined and isolated to the fewest number of customers and the least number of water mains by
locating and operating the appropriate main valves while maintaining positive pressure in the system.
• In the event of a need for excavation, Distribution crew must notify Iowa One Call for utility locations.
• Once utility locations are clearly marked, carefully dig trench around break/repair area while dewatering the
hole. Dig to a depth of 12" minimum below and around the perimeter of the pipe repair area. Water main
must remain clean and free of trench water and debris until repair has been made.
• Confirm that situation is not an "Unsanitary Condition". ff necessary, crew lead or supervisor shall
determine the need to elevate the main break status to an Unsanitary Condition, LEVEL IV in which case
refer to procedure for "Unsanitary Conditions".
• Distribution crew lead or delegate to report to Operations at the Water Plant confirming main break status
and possible shut down area based on probable valve closures.
• Make repairs using standard practices
• Return line to service.
Continued next page
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SANITARY PROCEDURE
(Continued)
Initial Response Sanitary Condition Procedure (Continued)
(Distribution Identifying the Issue)
(Per DNR Forrn "Appendix 3 modified" LEVELS I, II & III)
• Main Flushing: All water mains within the area of the water main break/pressure loss should be thoroughly
flushed following restoration of repair. Flushing will allow for a satisfactory chlorine residual throughout the
affected area and should remove any contamination that may have infiltrated the water main. The
recommended flushing velocity is at least 3.0 feet per second. Flush all dead-ends/branches in the repair
area.
• Sample water downstream and possibly upstream from impacted area making sure that at least a 0.3 mg/L
free chlorine residual is maintained.
• If Main break was classified as a Level III
• Sampling: WRRC certified lab staff member, Water Distribution staff member or Water Treatment staff
member to collect (1) coliform bacteria sample from the affected area. The sample shall be taken after
checking chlorine residuals. If repair is completed after hours, then sample can be collected during the
early morning hours of the next day. The sample collected must be stored in a cooler and taken to the
WRRC Lab within 12 hours of collection and maintained at 10 C° and falling.
• If Positive Bacteria sample: Follow Iowa Main Break and Depressurization Guidance DNR Form 542-0535,
dated August 2016 or Latest Edition. (Re -test sample sites) Refer to the "Unsanitary Procedure" on next
page.
a. Level III: Contact Manchester DNR and City's Health Department. Indicate that the original site
will be re -tested. Re -test at the Positive -Bacteria site. One sample only. If re -testis positive,
contact Manchester DNR.
Important Note:
Any time a "SANITARY" condition elevates to an "UNSANITARY" condition per DNR Form "Appendix 3
modified", Level IV: refer to the "Unsanitary Procedure" on next page.
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UNSANITARY PROCEDURE
(Level IV Condition)
Unsanitary Conditions
(Main Break meeting DNR Form "Appendix 3 modified" LEVEL IV)
1. If onsite conditions have been determined to be Unsanitary or condition has elevated up from a "Sanitary
Condition" to an "Unsanitary Condition" LEVEL IV.
2. In the event of a Loss of Sanitary Conditions, refer to the Additional Contact Group via Water Department
Main Break Code -Red. The Department Manager or Secondary shall contact the City Manager to determine
if initiation of EOC activation is required following latest edition of the Administrative Policy #: Partial or
Limited Level of Activation. EOC team members are listed in the Additional Contact Group listing.
3. Command post staff {if required) shall report to EOC.
4. EOC Initial duties:
A. Issue WebQA: Main Break/Boil Water Advisory notice including probable shut down area map.
B. Assist with Media Notices and identifying at risk users i.e. schools, dialysis centers, hospitals, etc.
See Health Services far full list.
C. Assist with contacting outside contractors as necessary and locating parts, materials and supplies as
requested by Command Post staff.
D. If additional traffic control is required, contact Engineering staff member listed under additional
contact group.
5. Notify affected area with red door hanger (Water Department Bail Water Advisory). If necessary also via
method door knocking, reverse phone, news release, City social media channels or Code -Red phone
notification assisted by Public Information Officer.
6. Distribution crew to locate shut off valves and isolate the break as soon as feasible.
7. Follow "Procedures" in DNR Form "Appendix 3 modified LEVEL IV (Unsanitary)
S. Make repairs using standard practices.
Continued next page
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UNSANITARY PROCEDURE
(Continued)
Unsanitary Conditions (Continued)
(Main Break meeting DNR Form "Appendix 3 modified" LEVEL IV)
9. Return the line to service.
10. Main flushing: All water mains within the area of the pressure loss should be thoroughly flushed following
restoration of repair. Flushing will allow for a satisfactory chlorine residual throughout the affected area
and should remove any contamination that may have infiltrated the water main, The recommended
flushing velocity is at least 3.0 feet per second. Flush all dead-ends/branches in the repair area.
11. Sample water downstream and possibly upstream from impacted area making sure that at least a 0,3 mg/L
free chlorine residual is maintained.
12. Sampling: WRRC certified lab staff member, Water Distribution staff member or Water Treatment staff
member to collect (2) consecutive sets of coliform bacteria samples from the affected area. The first set
shall be taken immediately after checking chlorine residuals. The second set of samples must be taken no
sooner than 16 hours following the first sample set; and no more than 24 hours. The samples collected
must be stored in a cooler and taken to the WRRC Lab within 12 hours of collection and maintained at 10 C°
and falling.
13. Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Boil Water Advisory shall be lifted following (2) consecutive sets of "absent"
coliform bacteria sample results.
14. If Positive Bacteria sample: Follow Iowa Main Break and Depressurization Guidance DNR Form 542-0535,
dated August 2016 or Latest Edition. (Re -test sample sites)
a. Contact Manchester DNR and City's Health Department. Indicate that the original site will be re-
tested. Re -test at the Positive -Bacteria site. If re -test is positive, contact Manchester DNR,
15. Boil Water Advisory Lifted: Boil Water Advisory shall be lifted following (2) consecutive sets of "absent"
coliform bacteria sample results.
16. Notify affected area with blue door hanger ( Water Department Boil Water Advisory is Lifted). If necessary
also via method door knocking, reverse phone, press release, or Code -Red assisted by Public Information
Officer.
17. Notify Additional Contact Group that "Boil Water Advisory is Lifted.
18. Conduct a Debriefing.
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MISC
PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
• Assist Water Department with Affected Area Code -Red alerts as requested
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
• Personal Protective Equipment for City Staff
• City Vehicles
• Traffic Control: signs barricades, flaggers, etc.
MATERIALS - PARTS — SUPPLIES
• Municipal Service Center— Water Distribution, 925 Kerper Blvd.
• J&R Supply — 220 Frentress Lake Rd, East Dubuque, IL 800.747.6501
INFORMATION RESOURCES
• Maps — Municipal Service Center —Water Distribution, 925 Kerper Blvd.
• GIS —Access from Municipal Service Center— Water Distribution, 925 Kerper Blvd.
• Gty dots useful to the project, such as plans and recent project files are available in the Municipal
Service Center —Water Distribution, 925 Kerper Blvd.
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Iowa DNR Contacts
Field Office 1 Staff
909 West Main Suite 4
Manchester, IA 52057
Phone # (563) 927-2640, Fax # (563) 927-2075
To e-mail staff use the following format: lirstname.lastname@dnr.iowa.gov
Office Management
Joe sanilippo, ext 302
Supervisor
Ashley Sherrets, ext 307
Administrative Assistant
LISa Meader, ext 301
Secretary
Field Staff
Amber 5auser, ext 309
Environmental Specialist Senior
- Wastewater
- Water Supply
Torn McCarthy, ext 305
E rrii rOnmenta I Special Ist Senior
-Flood Plains
-Solid Waste
Chad Kehrli, ext 315
Environmental Specialist
- Solid Waste
• Water supply
Jessica Ragsdale, ext 312
Environmental Specialist
- Animal Feeding Operations
- Water Supply
Brenda 5trekher, ext 303
EnvironmentaI Specialist
- Air Quality
- Scorn Water
field Office #1— Manchester
Brian Jergenson, ext 313
Environmental Specialist Senior
- Animal Feeding Operations
- UST/LUST
Matt Calvert, ext 314
Environmental Specialist
- UST/LUST
- Wastewater
- Water Supply
Brett Meyers, ext 311
Environmental Spec tali st
-Animal Feeding Operations
• Storm Water
• Wastewater
Jeffery Schwiegohann, ext 304
Environmental Specialist
- Wastewater
• Water Supply
Becky Ohrtm an, ext323
Program Planner
-Source Water Protection
Clark Ott ext 310
Erwirorime ntal Specialist Senior
- Air Quality
- Emergency Response
-Storm Water
Chris Reiner, ext 316
Environmental Specialist
- Animal Feeding Operations
-Solid Waste
- Wastewater
Janet Ott ext 306
Environmental Specialist
- Flood Plains
- Wastewater
• Water Supply
Michele Smith, ext 308
Environmental Specialist
- Waste Water
- Water Supply
1 staff 3/7/19
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Iowa DNR Contacts
(Continued)
Directions to Field Office #1
This office is located on the west edge of Manchester on Main St. (H WY13f • directly across the street
from the Casey's store on the north side of the street.
909 West Main Suite 4
Manchester, IA 52057
Phone p (5631 927-2640
Fax # (5611927-2075
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Iowa DNR Contacts
(Continued)
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DON'T HESITATE. DON'T FORGET. DON'T WAIT
UPDATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS NOW
DNR'S 24/7 ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBER CHANGES !LILY 1.
Don't trait until you or your company need to report a spill, wastewater bypass, undelgnntind storage
tank system release or failure, or water supply failure or violation ter the MIR. Please change the
environmental hotline number on your emergency plans and documents now. the new number is
515-725-$694-
WHO NEEDS TO CALL?
Contact the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources fur any of the hallowing situations as
rut it as possible but no later than require.{ by
law. 'The sooner you contact DNR staff, the more
likely they can help you prevent additional risk
to public health and safety, or damage to Irma':
natural re,ourc.;-
Changing July 1, 2015
DNR's 24-hour Environmental Hotline
515-725-8694
Emergency Situations that Must be Reported
Time Limit
to Report
Chemical spills: Anyone manufacturing. storing. handling, transporting or disposing of a lazard•Within
airs substance when a hazardous condition occurs. If in doubt, report it.
6 hours
Manurereleases: Anyone storing, handling, transporting or hand applying manure from a con•
finement feeding operation; on storing. handling, transporting or land•applying manure. process
wastewater, open feedlot effluent. settled open feedlot effluent or settleable solids from an
open feedlot operation who becomes aware of a release.
within 6 hours
Wastewater discharges: treatment facility owner or operators. Report when a bypass or upset
occurs as a result of mechanical failure or acts beyond the control of the owner of operator.
within 24 Iwuls
Underground storage tank system failures: Owners and operators of UST systems must report
to UNR within 24 hours the discovery of released regulated substances at the UST site or in the
surrounding area, unusual operating conditions or monitoring results from a release detection
method that Indicate a release may have occurred.
Within 24 hours
Ia hours if
release creates
a hazardous
condition}
Drinking water system notifications! Owners and operators of public drinking water systems
roust report monitoring and maximum contaminant level i✓'ACL l violations and situations. In-
cluding treatment or distribution system failure that "significantly increases the potential for
drinking water rgntaminatipn' and other situations "with significant potential to have serious
adverse effects an human health as a result of short-term exposure."
Within 24 hours
Complaints, Fish Kills and other environmental reporting: Anyone seeing a fish kill, someoneAs
burning tires or other banned materials. or dumping materials where it shouldn't belong.
Scion As Possible
LUAD1NG IOWANS IN CARING IOIt.OUR NAIURAL RLSOURCI_S I WWW.IOWADNR.GOV
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Lon t wait until you're setting out the booms. Lhornge to
5 t 5- 775 6694 on all your plans now.
MORE ABOUT SPILL REPORTING
Spills must be reported by anyone manufacturing, stor-
ing. handling, transporting or disposing of a hazardous
substance when a hazardous condition oo u1 s. (M o see
definitions.)
How do I know if It's a hazardous condition?
Report it if a hazardous substance such as an acid,
heavy ureliL paint is invuivtd and it ]Ia+l}re pclend.al it,
leave the properv• reach a water et the state (surface or
groundwater) or can be detour f in Clean at Ile facility's
lars:ndariet-
Rrpurt it if there is a potential threat to health arid
safety, or rirsl responder t fire department, Haz Mat
publi.hrx1th and enweIsenLy mmlage0r21I111t_pun) lu die
incident. Ite?ort releases that exceed a Federal Reportable
Quantity to the National Response Censer or to the U G.
Fri v ironmenl at I'retcsi ion 3. Spiry.
Iowa DNR Contacts
(Continued)
DEFINITIONS
"Hazardous Condition" means any situation In•
arlvlltg the mien!, inn ninelO n1 milt i.11ile tpilingv.
leakage, or release of a hazardous substance onto
the laid, into a wafer of lire Stnlem Inc1t the al-
mosphcrewlich, because of quantity, strength and
toxicity of the hazardous substance, Its mobility in
the environment and its persistence, creates an im
mediate or potential danger to the public health or
safety er to the environment.
"Hazardous Substance" means any substance Or
mixture of substance that presents a danger to
the public health or safety and includes, but Is not
limited to, a substance that is toxic, corrosive, or
flammable. or that Is an irritant or that: In confine-
ment. generates pressure through decomposition,
treat, er other means. The following are examples of
substances which. in sufficient quantity, may be haz-
ardous: acids; alkalis; explosives; fertilizers; peaty
metals such as chromium, arsenic, mercury, lead,
and cadmium; industrial chemicals, paint thinners;
paints: pesticides: petroleum products: poisons;
radioactive materials; sludges; and organic solvents.
"1lazardous substances" may include any hazardous
•paste identified or listed by the administrator of the
United States Environmental Protecting agency un-
der the 5alid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1970, or
any toxic pollutant listed under section 30/ of the
federal Water Pollution Control nit es amended to
January 1. 1917, or any hazardous substancedesrg•
Hated under Sedition 311 of the federal Water Pdlu-
thon Control Act as amended to January 1, 19II, or
arry hazardous niaterial designated by the secretary
of transportation under the hazardous Materials
Transports d in Act 149 CFR 172.101).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cowart the Iowa DNR's mains -if -Pk -eat 51S-7i5412[ll.Orcontact du ens inxunental field I:P-I- cc NOV your area at
www.iowac r.gouPortalsichuluploads/falfo faclsheetpdf-
Clip and keep.
REQUIRED TIME LIMITS FOR REPORTING
INCIDENTS
Spill Reporting 6 hours
Manure Release Reporting 6 hours
Waste.. Wafer Hypassos 24 hours
Drinking Water 24 hours
(main break:;_ t iolationc, etc)
Release from a UST system 24 hours
(il release creates a hazardous 6 hour
condition)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
DNR 24/7 Spill Number; 515.725-S644
local Law Enforcement:
I.Ihcal Fire Dept
t-tinier:
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Iowa Main Break & Depressurization Guidance
Iowa Main Break and
Depressurization Guidance
Any disruption in a water system that results i n a loss of positive pressure may allow contaminants to enter the system.
This document is intended to provide guidance to public water supply owners and operators In evaluating and
responding to pressure Toss situations rmm distribution system issues such as main breaks, valve repairs, or extreme Fire
flows, and operational disruptions such as a pump failure, power outage, telemetry failure, source failure, or storage
depletion.
During a main break or other work that opens the system, the loss of positive pressure within the water system may
allow disease -causing microorganisms from surrounding soil or groundwater to enter a distribution system pipe. The
loss of pressure may also allow disease causing microorganisms and chemical contaminants to he drawn into the pipe
through backsiphon age due to the pressure differences. In addition, during the process of repair, contamination of the
system may occur If the pipe has been opened to the environment and has come into direct contact with groundwater,
runoff, soil, or contamInants in the area of the repair.
During any pressure loss situation, protection of public health and safety are the priority and primary concern. At the
same time, it is important to minimize the disruption of water service to the customers. For this reason, boil water or
bottled water advisories may be recommended or required while bacteriological sampling is completed so the repaired
water main may be returned to service. It is critical that sanitary procedures are followed throughout the process of
response, repair, and returning the line or system to service.
AWWA Standard C651
For water main breaks, AWWA Standard C651-14 must be followed. The standard includes the following preventive and
corrective measures to accomplish the repair in a sanitary manner:
• Keep the new pipe, fittings, valves, etc. clean and dry (protected from contamination)
• Prevent contaminants from entering the existing pipe by maintaining positive pressure as long as possible - until
the pipe is fully exposed and the trench is dewatered to below the existing pipe
• Inspect, clean, and disinfect (by spraying or swabbing with a 1% chlorine solution) alt exposed portion of the
existing pipe, all materials used in the repair, and all tools used to make the repair
• After repairs are complete, flush, measure chorine residuals, and collect bacteria samples if required
AWWA Standard C651-14 is available for review at the DNR Field Offices and at the DNR Water Supply Engineering
Office in Iles Moines. Ih may also he purchasiRd from the AW WA Store online,
This standard includes specific practices for the repair of water main breaks and classifies breaks into four (4) categories
listed below. Each category includes actions, recommendations, and requirements based on the contamination risk.
Controlled pipe repair without depressurization: The repair activities are well controlled and positive pressure is
maintained to the area of the break and at the site at all times. The repair site is exposed and the trench is adequately
dewate red so that the repair site can be cleaned and disinfected. 1 hese are main breaks that are repaired with clamping
devices while the main remains under pressure- See the flushing recommendations below. No bacteria sampling is
recommended or required. A boil water or bottled water advisory is not recommended or required.
Controlled pipe repair with depressurization offer shutdown without operrirrg the pipe, After the repair site has been
exposed and secured from trench soil and water contamination the trench is adequately dewatered so that the repair
site can be cleaned and disinfected), the water main is depressurized by a shutdown to complete the repair. The repair
site should he cleaned and disinfected. See the flushing recommendations below. A boil water advisory and bacteria
sampling are typically not warranted. In the case of potential contamination from a high hazard business in the affected
area, consult with the DNR Held Office to determine if a bail water, bottled water, or alternative source advisory and
bacteria or Other sampling may town rerxxnrrieuded Or required.
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(Continued)
Controlled pipe repair with depressurization after shutdown with opening the pipe: Aker the repair site has been
exposed and secured from trench soil and water contamination (the trench is adequately dewatered so that the repair
site can be cleaned and disinfected}, the water main is depressurized by a shutdown to complete the repair. The pipe
has to be opened (cut into] so the interior surfaces of the water system are exposed. The existing pipe should be
inspertPd and cleaned by flushing water Into the trench, where passible. The repair site must be accessible and the
trench adequately dewatered so the repair site can be disinfected. All nesv pipe, valves, etc. must he disinfected before
installation. See the flushing recommendations below. Bacteria sampling is recommended. A boil watei, bottled water
or alternative source advisory is recommended if any contaminants could have entered the pipe. A boil water, bottled
water, or alternative source advisory may be required if a high hazard business or high risk/vulnerable population is
located in the affected area. Consult with your DNR Fiell Office for guidance.
Uncontrolled pipe break with a likelihood of water contamination or loss of sanitary roaditiorrs during repair: When the
existing main could not be protected or kept Free from coma mina bon (such as muddy trench water flowing into the
break, a leaking sewer line, catastrophic pipe failure or blowout etc.) or when a controlled repair situation turns into a
situation in which the internal pipe and water have become contaminated, then chlorination similar to that fora new
main should be followed where practical. A boil water, bottled water or alternative source advisory, flushing, and
bacterial sampling are required.
Flushing
In all situations, flushing is advised after the repairs are completed. Flushing is recommended to obtain three volumes of
water turnover in the area of the repair. When the pipe has been depressurized, flushing should be at a velocity of at
least 3 ft/sec or greater to scour the pipe In the area of the repair. If this is not practical, contact and consult with the
DNR Field Office. In all cases, the water should be clear at the end of the flushing and normal chlorine residuals should
obtained throughout the area that was depressurized. Properly dispose of chlorinated water used for disinfection
a ndfor flushing.
In all depressurized situations, advise customers in the impacted area io flush their internal plumbing after the repairs
are completed. Customers should be advised not use colored water for drinking or cooking and to continue to flush their
internal plumbing until thewater is clear.
In all situations, the repaired line may he returned to service immediately after flushing. In situations where the pipe has
been depressurized, issuance of boil water, bottled water or alternative source advisories and bacteria sampling
following the guidance above is required when the repaired line is returned to service.
Boil Water Bottled Water or Alternative Source Advisory Situations
Pressure lass situotiwu that may require a hail water, bottled water or alternative source advisory and bacterial
sampling include:
• Water main breaks with controlled pipe repair with depressurization after shutdown with opening the pipe or
uncontrolled pipe break with a likelihood of water contamination or loss of sanitary conditions during repair {see
section above)
• No or low pressure in the distribution system and not contained (time or geographical area)
• Situations where the source(sl or treatment tac.11i ties are interrupted or unixahle, including power loss
situations
• Situations where a tower or storage facility has been emptied
• Pressure bases located near a contaminant source, such as near a river crossing, feedlot, co -located with a
sewer line break, etc.
• Pressure bases located in an area with significant elevation differences
• Confirmed backflow or backsiphonage situation backflow or backsiphon age situation with bacterial
contamination. If the backflow or backsiphanage situation is chemical or unknown, issue a "No use advisory
instead.
• Pressure losses located in an area with the potential to create a high hazard backflow incident
• Pressure losses where a high hazard business is located in affected area (boiler, funeral home, industry, etc.}
• A situation where the minimum disinfectant residuals cannot be maintained in or around the impacted area
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(Continued)
• Situations including high risk or vulnerable populations, such as a school, day care, hospital, nursing home,
dialysis center, other medical Facilities
• An inexperienced operator or individual from the water system dealing with the situation
Consult with the DNR Field Office to determine if sampling and a boil water, bottled water or alternative source advisory
is necessary.
During normal business hours call the appropriate ONR Field Office to consult about sampling, boil water, bottled water
and alternative advisories, and public notice. After hours, call the 24 hour emergency response hotline. If a boil water,
bottled water, or alternative source advisory is required or recommended, determine:
• The extent and method of distribution {door hanger, hand delivery, phone, press release, Code Red or other
method)
• The notification must include critical users {nursing homes. hospitals, schools, wet industries, etc.)
• I he content of the notice
There is no federally mandated language for boil water, bottled water and alternative source advisories. A[Hisory
templates are included in Appendix 2. Consider the Following when issuing an advisory:
• Systems with Nitrate above 7 mg/L or Nitrite above 0.7 mg/L at the SEP or in the distribution, must include
language that infants must use an alternative source, such as bottled water, due to the potential to increase the
nitrate or nitrite levels above the MCI with boiling.
• Systems with manganese levels above 0.22 mg/L at the SEP or in the distribution system, must include language
that infants must use an alternative source, such as bottled water, due to the potential Increase in manganese
levels above the acute Health Advisory Level with boiling.
• Systems with manganese levels above 0.7 mg/L at the SEP or in the distribution system, must include language
that all persons use an alternative source, such as battled water, due to the potential increase in manganese
levels above the acute Health Advisory Level with boiling.
• Systems with colored water must use the alternative source language as manganese levels are elevated.
• Systems that do not know their manganese levels, must use the alternative source language. Systems test
nitrate once per year at a minimum and test nitrite if they have a risk of nitrification. These levels should he
available to the operator.
• If a backtlow or backsiphon age event has occurred, do not issue a boil water advisory as this will concentrate the
chemical contamination. Instead, issue "No Use' advisory.
• Determine if a water conservation advisory should be issued
The advisory must remain in place until absent )clean) bacteria sample results are received.
Bacteria Sarni:Ante
The rninir.,urn number of samples to be collected and analyzed for total uoliform and chlorine re,itlual is based on the
number of service osnnectians and the type of services in the area. See the information above for the explanation of
high hazard service connections and high risk/vulnerable populations. The presence of high ha yard service connections
or high risk/vulnerable populations may increase the number of bacteria samples that are needed.
The number of samples is specified in the chart below for all water systems including consecutive systems (those that
purchase water). For rural water systems, a minimum of 1 sample per every 5 miles of pipe depressurised is
recommended, If this is not practical, consult with the ❑Nit field Office.
Number of Servke
Connections Impacted
by the Depressurization
Controlled Repair with Depressurization
Minimum Number of Samples
Recommended"
Uncontrolled Pipe Break
MinimumNumberoFSamples Required"
1-25
1
1+1or1+2""
2.6-50
2
2. 2
51-100
3
3.3
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(Continued)
Number of Servk:e
Connections Impacted
by the Depressurization
Controlled Repair with Depressurization
Minimum Number of Samples
Recommended'
Uncontrolled Pipe Break
Minimum Number of Samples Required"
101-500
4
4 r4
501— 2000
5
5+ 5 _
s2000
As directed by DNR
As directed by DNR
•Samples should be collected from each slide of the repaired break If flew direct on is uncertelnlunlmown or If It fs a looped lime. If
The main is a deed -end line o is looped line that leis been isolated (valve closed in force water in one direction) and ffushed in one
direction, then sample downstream of the repair.
"These Ore the minimum number of samples required from the sane sample sites. Sadpks must be taken at least 16 hours
apait,
'"'If the water flow fs In one direction, take 1 sample downstream of the break, then another sample at the same location at least
16 hours later. hF it is a looped line and opened to how in ehher direct ion after the repair and flushing, collect the first sample
downstream of the repair and Collect two samples, one on each Side of the repaired break, for the second sampling event at least
16 hours after the first sample.
Chlorine residuals must be measured at the same locations in the distribution system where the bacteria samples were collected.
DNR Field Office Notification and Contact Numbers
The DNR Field Office must be notified as soon as practical but no later than 24 hours after discovery when any of the
following occur:
• A boil water, bottled water, alternative source or no use advisory is issued
• A boil water, bottled water, alternative source or no use advisory is lifted
• A loss of positive pressure occurs outside the area of isolation (a main break is isolated but a pressure loss
occurs outside of this area)
• There is a high risk or vulnerable population. such as a school, day care, hospital, nursing home, dialysis center,
other medical facilities, in an area that has been depressurized
• More than 255 of the system is depressurized
FO1 (Manchester): 563-927-2640
H12 (Mason City): 641-424-4073
F03 (Spencer): 717-262-4177
After Hong, Emergency Response Hotline: 515-725-& 94
104 (Atlantic): 712-243.1934
I-U5 (Des Moines): 51S-225.026E
106 (Washington): 319-653-213S
Documentation
A water system is encouraged to document all water main breaks or pressure losses and the actions taken in a Water
Main Break Log. See Appendix 1.
Before you have a situation. develop a communication plan that includes:
• public notice templates,
• identification of critical users and their contact inivrmation,
• identification of primary contacts, partners with trusted experts, and agencies, and
• Identification of your Ioral inadia Including contact Information and after hours contact Information,
See Appendix 2 for an example of a communication plan.
It is recommended that a media contact be designated prior to a situation so all communication with the media is
conducted with that designated person.
Main break categories and response:
The table in appendix 3 was developed to help guide operators in determining the category of the main break and the
nece ssary respo nses.
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Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals
Guidance for Food Establishments during and after a Water Advisory
1. Whatisaboilwater advisory?
a. A boil water advisory is issued by a public water system when there is concern that a problem with
drinking water exists. All water used For drinking, preparing food. beverages, ice cubes, washing Fruits
and vegetables, should be brought to a rolling boil For at least one minute for the length of time in the
advisory) on a stove top, in an electric kettle, or in a microwave lin a microwave -safe container).
2. What is bottled water advisory?
a. A bottled water advisory is issued by a public water system when boiling water From that system will
concentrate the identified contaminate to a level that could cause a health concern. Only bottled water may
be used for drinking, preparing food, beverages, ice cubes, washing Fruits and vegetables.
3. What is a do -not -use advisory?
a. Ado -not -use advisory may be issued FFpublfc health is at risk horn contact or inha la of contaminants or
toxins in the water. Do not use water From the contaminated water source.
4. Why is a water advisory issued.
a. A water advisory is issued to protect the public from infectious agents such as bacteria or parasites) or other
threats (such as chemicals) that could be or are known to be present in drinking water.
S. What procedure should be used for a boll water advisory?
a. Place water fn a clean and sanitized, heat-resfstantcontainer.
b. Place container on a stove burner, electric kettle, or fn a microwave and bring the water to a rapid, rolling boil
for at least one m in ute.
c. If necessary, cool water by placing In another sanitized container and store the container in the refrigerator.
6. What should restaurant, supermarket and food setvke managers do?
A food Facility manager for the "person -in -charge") Is responsible for conducting both the initial and ongoing
assessments to ensure consistent compliance with food safety requirements.
a. Assess food, water and ice in your facility effected by the advisory start date.
b. Implement the appropriate emergency procedures outlined below or rernaln closed until disinfection
of contaminated items occurs and boil water advisory is lifted.
c. Immediately discontinue operations IF a safe operation cannot be maintained using alternative
procedures.
d. Follow all requirements For Flushing lines and thoroughly clea n and sanitize all food contact surfaces
Prior to resuming normal operations.
7. What should food establishments do to address a current boil water order?
The following are temporary alternative procedures that can be taken to address specific impacted food
operations during a biological contamination of the water supply (boil water advisory}. Where 'boiled" water
is indicated, the water must remain at a roiling boil for at least one minute. Large volumes of water should be brought
to a rolling boil for at least three to five minutes. Although chemicals (e.g., bleach) are sometirnes
used for disinfecting small amounts of household drinking water, chemical disinfection is not an option for
food establishments because of the lack of on -site equipment for testing chemical residuals.
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(Continued)
3. what are alternative sources of drin king water?
a. Comme rc!ally -bat [I ed wa ter
b. Haul water from an approved public water supply in a rovered sanitized coma iner.
C. Arrange to use a licensed potable drinking water tanker truck.
9. What should be done about beverages made with piped -in water —including post -mix carbonated
beverages, auto-f ill coffee makers, instant hot water dispenser, juice, tea, etc.?
Discontinue use of post -mix carbonated beverage machine, auto -fill coffee makers, instant hot water heaters,
etc- using auto -fill- Remove and replace any filters that may have been connected to water lines-
10. What should be done about ice?
a. Discard existing ice. Do not use ice made during a water advisory.
b. Discontinue routine methods of making ice until boil water order Is lifted.
c. Use commercially -manufactured ice from an approved water supply.
11. What about food products requiring water?
a. Discard any ready -to -eat food prepared with water prior to the advisory or incident
b. Prepare ready-to•eatfcod using com merci a fly bottled or boiled water.
12. What alter natives are there for wastring/soaking produce?
a. Do not use tap water for washing/soaking produce.
b. Use pre -washed packaged produce.
c. use frozen/canned fruits and vegetables.
d. Wash fresh produce with boiled, commercially bottled water, or safe potable water hauled from an
approved public wa ter su ppfy system.
13. Can tap water be used to thaw frozen foods?
a. Do not use tap water to thaw frozen foods.
b. Thaw only in the refrigerator. or microwave as part of the cooking process.
14. Can we continue to use the reverse osmosis system?
a. No because reverse -osmosis systems are not intended to kill bacteria or viruses which may cause disease.
15. Can tap water be used when cooking food?
a. use noma rnially-battled water.
b. Use water that has been at a rolling boil for at least three minutes.
C. Haul water from an approved public water supply in a warred sanitized container.
d. Arrange to use a licensed drinking water tanker truck.
16. Can tap water be used by employees of a food establishment for handwashing?
it, The best practice is to use only boiled. bottled*, treated water for handwashrng.
b. If that is not possible, and handwashing is done with soap and tap water, you must thoroughly dry your
hands with paper towels and then use a hard sanitizes.
C. Asa reminder -- food handlers must NOT touch ready to eat foods with bare hands. Instead they should
use physical barriers, such as disposable papers. gloves and utensils.
17. Can patrons use tap water in the rest rooms during a boil water order?
a- Patrons may use tapwe ter for handwashing provided that hand sanitiaer is made available as each
sink.
b. Post a notice advising patrons not to use tap water for drinking or for brushing teeth.
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(Continued)
18. can spray -misting units be used?
a. Spray-mIsting units used to spray produce, seafood, meat cases, etc- cannot be used.
• Discard any foods exposed to misters after the advisory was Issued or any that may have been
exposed to contaminated water prior to the advisory-
c. Discontinue use of misters until boil water is lifted.
19. What about cleaning end sanitizing utensils and tabkware?
a. Use disposable, single -service utensils and tableware-
b. High -temperature dishwashing machines during a bottled water or do -not -use advisory:
During these advisories the waver source connected to a dish machine is not safe ro use.
t. High -temperature dishwashing machines connected to the city water during a boil advisory when a water
pora.site is nor a concern: High -temperature sanitising commercial -grade dish machines may be used in
accordance with the manufacturer specifications listed on the dish machine data plate.
High -temperature rnmmerrial dishwashing machines connected to the city water supply during a
boil advisory when a water parasite it a concern:
i- Dish machine rinse cycle must be a minimum of 16S'F fora stationary rack, and a minimum of 1S0°F
for all other machines, and run continuously for at least one minute holding at a temperature of at
least 162°F. If this cannot be verified, then:
1. Dish machine can be run according to manufacturer's specifications listed an the machine's
data plate and followed upwith a manual sanitizer step in an additional sink compartment
2. Sink compartment must be large enough to completely submerge the largest utensil or
other item to be sanitized, and
3. The manual sanitiring step must occur with potable water from an Iowa Department of
Natural Resources{ONR}•approved source or boiled and cooled water (from the municipal
water source), and
4. Sanitizer levels must be 100ppm for chlorine, 200ppm for quaternary ammonium, or 2Sppm
for iodine. and
3. Senitizer must be in contact with the completely submerged utensils for a minimum of one
minute.
d.
e. High -temperature sanWring commercJai grade dish machine connected directly to on outside DNR-approved
potable waFe, salrrte may be used according to the specifications listed on the dish machine data plate.
T. Low -temperature {chemical sanitizing) dish machine connected to the city water during a water advisory:
Low -temperature (chemical sanitizing} dish machines are not allowed to be used duringa boil advisory,
a bottled water advisory, or a do -not -use advisory- Sanitlzers may not be effective against eliminating
parasites, toxins. and viruses that could be present in contaminated water.
iI. Utensils must be manually washed, rinsed, and sanitized in water that was boiled and cooled.
tow -temperature {chemical sanitizing} commercial- grade dish machine connected directly to an outside DNR•
approved potable water source may be used according to the specifications listed on the dish machine data
plate.
h. three -compartment sinks during boil advisory:
i. Sink basins should be in led using only water that has been boiled as required or is from a
potable water source (I.e. bottled water).
I. The three -compartment sink method of cleaning can then be utilized with verification that
the sanitizer in the third compartment Is at the proper concentration.
L Three•campartment sinks during bottled water or do -not -consume advisory!
i. Sink basins should only be filled with bottled water or potable water from a source approved
by the Iowa DNR.
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(Continued)
What to do AFTER a Water Advisory Is lifted
(misetcPoN.t=
51rr$81
Flash Duthie buildings water pipes to ensure they cootie safe
water prim to owl. To do en. cum on one hot water lap and let
It nm untt the water I3 091d. This will dram the hot water heater
and refill it with sate water.
Men W m en doe told a etel taps. Meets. fwntAns. shower
heads etc and ler rhem tun ler 5 entnUtes
Clean faucet semen: an* ana:eis an JI. faucets and ,e, ,, )
�tJ
taps. Replace all'n ate l ll l'e If
0e112/2019
Flush. clean. and sanitize water knee on equipment
such as beverage machines_ coffee machines_ and
ice mansion with clean water.
Use Clean rioter to make one batch dice in 'our
ice maker and then dump the batch.
t , Clean and Ss. ltiO ill bee pnparadon suction,
dispensing vnalpaleal, aid warts and In Islam
20. After the water advisory is lifted. complete the following procedures with an approved water source:
a. Flush all pipes and faucets.
b. Coldwater lines and faucets:
i, Oefore using the water line for drinking, making ice cubes, food preparation etc., make sure it is
safe to use and rJear from any forms of contamination.
il. Open all cold water lines such as faucets, fountains, showers and water taps and run them for at
least five minutes.
d. Hot water lines and faucets: Turn all faucets to hot water and let it run to flush pipes until the water
comes out cold; the bigger the water tank the longer it is needed to flush the water lines.
d. Run water softeners through a generation cycle.
e. Thoroughly dean and sanitize all sinks before resuming use.
f. Discard ice in ice machines that was produced with water during the water advisory.
g. Flush, clean, and sanitize ail equipment connected to water lines according to the manufacturers'
instructions. This includes but is not limited to beverage -dispensing machines, ice machines, glass washers,
dishwashers, spray misters, lifters, coffee/tea urns, etc,
i. follow the equipment instruction manual on how to disinfect or clean the machine or piece of
equipment.
if. Replace water filters, water cartridges, faucet screens and aerators on all taps used as water
treatment and filtration devices. When in doubt, it i5 always best to clean, sanitize and disinfect
any of these devices before using water again.
iii. Contact beverage distributor for post -mix machine cleaning instructions.
h. Flush drinking fountains or produce misters by running water cant nuously for at least five minutes.
i. Run the empty dishwasher through the wash -rinse -sanitize cycle at least three times to flush the water
lines and assure that the dishwasher is cleaned and sanitised Inside before washing dishes and utensils in it
.. Consult manufacturer instructions or contact product representative if further instructions are needed.
k. For chemical sanitizing machines, use approved test kit to ensure appropriate sanitixer strength has been
reached.
I. For high -temperature machines, the hot water temperature must reach 180'F.
m. Alter completing Step 4 above, use dish washer to wash and sanitize any dirty dishes remaining since
closure.
n. After completing the above procedures, notify your health inspector before resuming food operations.
For more information, please cull the Department of Inspections and Appeals et 515.251.653.b.
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Water Main Break Bacteria Sampling Procedure
City of Dubuque
Water Main Break Bacterial Sampling Procedure
Proper Bacterial Sampling Technique for Drinking Water Sample Collection:
The following procedure is to ensure that the sample is representative of the drinking water quality in the
distribution system, and not the result of a drinking water sample improperly collected.
1. Be sure that you have the correct sample bottle for coliform bacterial sample analysis. The sample bottle
must contain sodium thiosulfate if the water is chlorinated. Use sterile 120 mL (with 100 mL graduation)
IDEXX bottles or similar.
2. Avoid collecting a sample from the following locations:
a. Faucets with aerator screen, hose, sprayer or strainer attached
b. Are connected to a water treatment device
c. Swivel "bar type/swing arm" faucets
d. Frost -proof hydrants
e. Sprinkler systems for fire protection
f. Meter pits
g. Fire hydrants, blow -offs, or clean -outs
h. Taps that are leaking at any point, cracked, worn or otherwise in disrepair
i. Taps that are dirty
j. Taps located after in -home filters, softeners or other in -home treatment units
k. Motion sensing/touch free faucets
3. Collect the sample using the following procedure:
a. Remove any hose attachments, aerator, or "screen" on the end of the faucet or tap
b. Ensure that the faucet or tap itself is clean from contamination
c. Open cold water tap to obtain a smooth flowing stream at a moderate pressure
d. Allow water to run to waste for at least 5-minutes and until 0.3 mg/L free chlorine residual is
achieved;
Issue Boil Water Advisory of 0.3 mg/L free chlorine residual cannot be maintained around
the impacted area.
e. Reduce water flow slightly (about a pencil width); ensure that the water does not splash; do not
adjust the flow while sampling
f. Put on gloves (disposable nitrile, latex, or vinyl)
g. Remove the cap, do not rinse out the bottle; do not touch the inside of cap or the lip or inside of the
bottle; do not set the cap down
h. Fill the bottle to within 1V2 inch of the top or just above the 100-mL line on the sample bottle
i. Remove the bottle from the stream of water and immediately replace cap. Dan not over -tighten the
cap or it may split.
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Water Main Break Bacteria Sampling Procedure
(Continued)
j. Fill out lab sheet and be sure to include PWSID It, sample date, time, location, collector, type of
sample (sample type for main break will be "Special") and free and total chlorine residuals.
k. Place sample in cooler far transport to lab (cooling is recommended but not required for drinking
water samples)
I. Upon arrival at lab, transfer custody of sample to lab technician. If lab technician is not on site: Call
control room for assistance at 589-4330.
m. Request sample results to be submitted to both Water Plant and Water Distribution.
Number of Samples Required (per DNR Form 542-0535)
The minimum number of samples to be collected and analyzed for total coliforrn and chlorine residual is based
on the number of service connections and the type of services in the area. See the information above for the
explanation of high hazard service connections and high risk/vulnerable populations. The presence of high
hazard service connections or high risk/vulnerable populations may increase the number of bacteria samples
that are needed.
The number of samples is specified in the chart below for all water systems including consecutive systems (those
that purchase water). For rural water systems, a minimum of 1 sample per every 5 miles of pipe depressurized
is recommended. If this is not practical, consult with the DNR Field Office.
Number of Service
Connections Impacted
by the Depressurization
Controlled Repair with Depressurization
Minimum Number of Samples
Recommended*
Uncontrolled Pipe Break
Minimum Number or Samples
Required**
1-25
1
1+lor1+2***
26-50
2
2+2
51-100
3
3+3
101-500
4
4+4
501-2000
5
5+5
2000
As directed by DNR
As directed by DNR
*Samples should be collected from each side of the repaired break if flow direction is uncertain/unknown or if it
is a looped line. If the main is a dead-end line or a looped line that has been isolated (valve closed to force
water in one direction) and flushed in one direction, then sample downstream of the repair.
**These are the minimum number of samples required from the same sample sites. Samples must be taken
at least 16 hours apart.
***If the water flow is in one direction, take 1 sample downstream of the break, then another sample at the
same location at least 16 hours later. If it is a looped line and opened to flow in either direction after the repair
and flushing, collect the first sample downstream of the repair and collect two samples, one on each side of the
repaired break, for the second sampling event at least 16 hours after the first sample.
Chlorine residuals must be measured at the same locations in the distribution system where the bacteria
samples were collected.
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Call Forwarding Procedure
Phone Message Recording Instructions
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Street Closures & Construction Alert Notifications
News Flash:
News nu ur rrvi u i y- txampre:
Title: Main Street Lane Closure Between 17th and 15th Streets
Lead In: The southbound lane of Main St. will be closed between 13th St. and 141h St. for
private utility repair from 8 a.m. to approx. 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
Full Text: Click here to see a map of the closure/detour. A map of all current road closures
and detours is available at www.cityofdubuque.orgldetours. If you have questions regarding
this closure/detour, please contact the City of Dubuque Engineering Department at 563-589-
4279. Please note that closure dates/times are estimates and are subject to change without
notification based on weather and contractor schedules.
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Street Closures & Construction Alert Notifications
(Continued)
Ci►►icSend:
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(Continued)
CivicSend Wording - Example:
Main Street Lane Closure Between 131h & 141h Streets
The southbound lane of Main St. will be closed between 13th St. and 14th St. for private utility
repair from 8 a.m. to approx. 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11. Click here to see a map of the
closure/detour. A map of all current road closures and detours is available at
www.cityofdubuque.org/detours.
If you have questions regarding this closure/detour, please contact the City of Dubuque
Engineering Department at 563-589-4270. Please note that closure dates/times are estimates
and are subject to change without notification based on weather and contractor schedules.
Adding a POF Map to the Document Center (optional):
• Document Center is a CivicPlus module. (You can have multiple CivicPlus windows
open at once, allowing you to be in more than one module.)
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Debrief Template
Event Debrief and Evaluation Forrn
Name of Event:
Date of Event:
Name:
Organization:
Responsibility:
Attendance List:
Name Name Name
List or describe what you thought was successful or worked well in the
area you were responsible for or involved in:
List or describe what you thought was NOT successful ar did not work well
in the area you were responsible far or involved in:
List your actions/recommendations for improvement for future events for
the area you were responsible for ar involved in:
List or describe what you thought was successful or observed working welt
in the whale event:
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Door Hanger
(Boil Water Order)
MORE INFO ON
REVERSE
•
TEE arrQF
sis
WATER DEPARTMENT
OIL WATER ORD
water distri ' . system in this area is
entry under repair. Atter it is back in service,
teria samples will be collected and tested for
tammation. This order is a PRECAUTION until
terial sample results are received. You wilt be
iTied when the results are available and the boil
order is lifted. Until such time, please follow
recommendations;
• Do not drink tap water without baling first
Bring water to bell, let boil for one minute, and
f et it coat before drinking/using.
For more information, please contact the City of
Dubuque Water Department at 563-589-4291
or visit www.cityofduboque.org/water.
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Door Hanger
(Boll Water Order -Backside)
(Same flushing procedure on bock of all door hangers)
FLUSHING WATER LINES
hen water service is restored. there may be air in
UT water piping and the water may be discolored.
id doing laundry or using Scot water until your
er pipes have been flushed.
is recommended to run the first water from
faucet that does not have an aerator screen.
h as a bathtub or spigot/faucet located on the
erlor of your home.
n the faucet slowly to allow the au to escape.
the water is flowing, allow the faucet to run
ntil it is clear. The water may be cloudy at first
to err in the water or particles that dislodged
the pipes filled with (rater. This should clear
irly quickly.
mum this
pets.
water is cloudy throughout the house and it
not clear alter allowing the water bo run
-3 minutes, contact the City of
partment at 563-589-429
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Door Hanger
(Boil Water Advisory)
MORE INFO
REVERSE
Din
WATER DEPARThi NT
BOIL WATER
ADVISORY
City of Dubuque Water Department
ommends that you boil your tap water ber
eking or using for cooking, or use art altern
er source, until you receive a
sory is Lifted" notice.
0
water distr'ibuban system in this
ntly under repair. Atter it is back in
ra samples will be collected and tested for
tam Mahan. This advisory is a 171ECAIT[1011 unt
results are received. You will be notified w
results are available and the boil water
rfted. Until such time, please follow these
mrnendations:
Do not drink tap water wdhout Whin/first
Bong water to bail, lef boil for one minute, and
lei it coal before drinking/using.
or visit www
Para ei espaAol. ulsde www.crt ordtsbuque.urg.w;:
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Door Hanger
(Boil Water Advisory or Order is Lifted)
•
MORE INFO ON
REVERSE
WATER DEPARTMENT
BOIL WATER ADVISORY or
ORDER is LIFTED
This is a follow-up to the notification that a boil
water advisory or order was in effect for this area
due to repairs to the water distribution system.
We are pleased to report that the work has been
completed and water samples have been tested
and results indicate NO CONTAMINATION.
Me boil who adriyaryor order lot berm dfihdlcruxetrd It
is no longer necessary to boil water before using.
Thank you for your patience.
Resources for mere Information:
City of Dubuque Water Department
563-589-4291
wnwo.cityofdubudue.org/water
This notice has been sent to you by the City of
�._ Dubuque Water Department.
Para el espanol. visrte www.crtyafdubuque.org!water
�FtIf51Df: 3126052 Date Dishibuted.
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American Water Works
Association
Dedreo[ed to the Worlds Most important Resource"
AWWA Standard C651-14
ANSIIAWWA C651-14
(Revision of AN5l/ANIWA C651-05)
AWWA Standard
Disinfecting Water Mains
Effective date: Feb. 1, 2015.
First edition approved by AW WA Board of Directors Sept. 30, 1947.
This edition approved June 8, 2014.
Approved by American National Standards Institute Nov. 18, 2014.
A.
STANDARD
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Sou? 1881
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Committee Personnel
The AWWA Standards Committee on Disinkecrion of Facilities, which reviewed and approved this
standard, had the Following personnel ar the rime of approval:
Betsy Reilky, Chair
Genera! Interest Members
G. Boyd,' Standards Council Liaison, Cadmus Group, Seattle, Wash. (AWWA)
K.C. Choquette, Consultant, Dcs Moincs, Iowa (AWWA)
C.B. Hagar, Carollo Engineers, Phoenix. Ariz. (AWWA)
J.M. Henderson, Consultant, Concord, Mass. (AWWA)
P.J. OIsoit,' Standards Staff Liaison, AWWA, Denver, Colo. (AWWA)
5. Vidika, Dixon Engineering Inc., Medina, Ohio (AWWA)
J.S. Wailes, Consultant, Black Hawk, Colo. (AWWA)
1 W. Walker, New York State Deparrmenc of Health. Victor, N.Y. (AWWA)
M.L. Wentink, Nebraska DHHS Division of Public Health, North Platte, Neb. (AWWA)
Producer Member
R j. Gordhamer, Measurement Technologies Inc., Redmond, Wash. (AWWA)
D.T. Hanson, Design Water Technologies, Shorewood, Minn. (AWWA)
P.L. Smith, Smith LaSalle Inc., Western Springs, 111, (AWWA)
User Members
G.A. Burlingame, Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia, Penn. (AWWA)
R.C. Lorenz, Westerville Water Plant, Westerville, Ohio (AWWA)
P.M. Marchand, Bristol County Water Authority, Warren, R.I. (AWWA)
B. Reilley, MWRA, Southborough, Mass. (AWWA)
E.D. Schwartz, New Jersey American Water Company, Plainsboro, N.J. (AWWA)
B.L. Whiueherry, Greater Cincinnati Water Works, Cincinnati, Ohio (AWWA)
nonvoting
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Contents
All AWWA standards follow the general format indicated subsequently. Some variation. from this
format may be found in a particular standard
SEC. PAGE
Foreword
1 Introduction vii
1.A Background vii
1.13 History vii
1.0 Acceptance vii
II Special Issues viii
II.A Information on Application of
This Standard viii
1II Use of This Standard xi
II1.A Purchaser Options and
Alternatives xi
II1.B Modification to Standard xii
IV Major Revisions xii
V Comments xiii
Standard
1 General
1.1 Scope 1
1.2 Purpose 1
1.3 Application 1
2 References 2
3 Definitions 2
4 Requirements
4.1 Forms of Chlorine for Disinfection 3
4.2 General Considerations for All
Methods of Chlorination 4
4.3 Tabkt/Granule Method of
Chlorination 5
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SEC. PAGE
4.4 Continuous -Feed Method of
Chlorination 6
4.5 Slug Method of Chlorination 10
4.6 Spray Disinfection for Large
Transmission Lines 11
4.7 Basic Disinfection Procedure for
New Mains 11
4.8 Preventive artd Corrective Measures
During New Construction ,12
4.9 Final Flushing for New Mains 14
4.10 Final Connections to Existing
Mains 14
4.11 Disinfection Procedures When
Cutting Imo or Repairing
Existing Pipe 15
5 Verification
5.1 Bacteriological Tests 19
5.2 Optional Sampling and Testing 21
6 Delivery 21
Appenndixes
A Chlorine Residual Testing 23
A.l DPD Drop Dilution Method
(for Field Test) 23
A.2 High -Range Chlorine Test Kits 24
B Chlorine Dosages 25
Figures
1 Suggested Temporary Flushing/Testing
Connection 7
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PAGE SEC.
2 Suggested Combination Blowoff and
Sampling Tap 9
Tables
1 Weight of Calcium Hypochlorite
Granules to Be Placed at Beginning
of Main and at Each 500-ft
(150-m) Interval 5
2 Number of 5-g C'alrium Hypochlorite
Tablets Required for Dose of
25 mgfL 6
3 Required Flow and Openings (Either
Taps or Hydrants) to Flush
Pipelines at 3.0 ft/sec (0.91 misec)
(40 psi [276 kPaj Residual Pressure
in Water Main) 7
PAGE
4 Chlorine Required to Produce an
Initial 25-mg/L Concentration in
100 fr (30.5 m) of Pipe by
Diameter 9
8.1 Amounts of Chemicals Required
to Produce Various Chlorine
Concentrations in 100,000 gal
(378.5 m3) of Water 25
8.2 Amounts of Chemicals Required to
Produce Chlorine Concentrations
of 200 mL in Various Volumes
of Water 25
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Foreword
This foreword is for information only end is not a part afANSP/AWI A C651.
I. Introduction.
1.A. Background. This standard describes methods of disinfecting newly
constructed potable water mains; mains that have been removed from service for
planned repairs or for maintenance that exposes them to contamination; mains that
have undergone emergency repairs because of physical failure; and mains that, under
normal operation, continua to show the presence ofcol iform organisms. The disinfecting
agents discussed in this standard are chlorine solutions that may be derived from liquid
chlorine (C12), cakium hypochlorite (Ca(OCI)2), or sodium hypochlorite (NaOC1).
Combinations of free chlorine residual and contact time are provided. Chlorine dosage
reference tables arc provided as appendix 8 of this standard.
1,B. History This standard was first approved an Sept. 30, 1947, by the
AWWA Board of Directors and published as 7D.2-1948, A Procedure for Disinfecting
Water Mains. Revisions were approved on Sept. 14, 1948; Mar. 6, 1953; May 27,
1954; June 2, 1968; and June 7, 1981. All were done under the designation ANSI/
AWWA C601, Standard for Disinfecting Water Mains. In 1986, the designation of
the standard was changed to ANSI/AWWA C651, and the subsequent editions were
approved on Jan. 26. 1986; June 18, 1992; June 20, 1999: and Jan. 16, 2005. This
edition was approved on June 8, 2014,
1.C. Acceptance. In May 1985, the US Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) entered into a cooperative agreement with a consortium led by NSF
International (NSF) to develop voluntary third -party consensus standards and a
certification program for directand indirect drinking water additives. Other members of
the original consortium included the Water Research Foundation (formerly AwwaRF)
and the Conference of State Health and Environmental Managers (COSHEM). The
American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of State Drinking
WaterAdminisrrators (ASDWA) joined later.
In the United States, aurhority to regulate products for use in, or in comer with,
drinking water rests with individual stares t Local agencies may choose co impose
requirements more stringent than those required by the stare. To evaluate the health
• American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
t Persons outside the United Scares should contact the appropriate aurho&y having jurisdicrion.
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effects of products and drinking water additives from such products. state and local
agencies may use various references, including
1. An advisory program formerly administered by USEPA, Office of Drinking
Water, discontinued on Apr. 7, 1990.
2, Specific policies of the stare or local agency.
3. Two standards developed under the direction of NSF*; NSFIANSI 60,
Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals —Health Effects, and NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking
Water System Components —Health Effects.
4. Other references, including AWWA standards, Food Cbemiea. Codex,
Water armloads Codex,t and other standards considered appropriate by the state or
local agency.
Various certification organizations may be involved in certifying products in accor-
dance with NSF/ANSI 60. Individual states or local agencies have authority to accept
or accredit certification organizations within their jurisdictions. Accreditation of certi-
fication organizations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Annex A, "Toxicology Review and Evaluation Procedures," m NSFIANSI 60 does
not stipulate a maximum allowable level (MAL) of a contaminant for substances not
regulated by a USEPA final maximum contaminant level (MCI). The MALS of an
unspecified list of"unregulated contaminants" arc based on toxicity testing guidelines
(noncarcinogen5) and risk characterisation methodology (carcinogens). Use of Annex A
procedures may not always be identical, depending on the certifier.
ANSIIAWWA C651 does not address additives requirements. Thus, users of this
standard should consult the appropriate stare or local agency having jurisdiction in
order to
1. Determine additives requirements including applicable standards.
2. Determine the status of certifications by parties offering to certify products
for contact with, or treatment of, drinking water.
3. Determine current information on product certification.
11. Special Issues.
1I.A, Information on Application of This Standard. Generally, it is easier to
disinfect a new main than one that has had emergency repairs in terms of access,
sanitary control, and the time available for disinfection, sampling, and testing.
• NSF International, 789 North Dinhero Road, Ann Arbor. M1 48105.
'Both publications available from National Academy of Sciences, 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20001.
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For a new main, there is typically more time available for disinfection and test-
ing since there is no immediate demand from customers. Given the often significant
amount of rime and materials involved in a new water main project, careful disin-
fection and testing of the main are reasonable and necessary to ensure public health
protection.
Conditions for pipe repair projects vary tremendously in terms of rbe site of rhe
repair, the sanitary conditions, and the time constraints resulting from immediate cus-
tomer demands. It should be noted if the line is depressurized or opened to the envi-
ronment prior to or during repair, the sanitary integrity of the pipe is compromised and
it is critical to follow sanitary procedures throughout the repair —not just as it is being
returned to service. Crews responsible for the repair of mains should be aware of the
potential health hazards and be trained ro carefully observe prescribed construction
practices and disinfection procedures.
Because of the differences berween initial installation and repair, the disinfec-
tion requirements for each situation arc also different. The installation of new mains
requires that rwo secs of samples for conform analysis are collected at least 16 hr apart,
or two sets collected 15 min apart after at least a 16-hr rest period. For repaired mains
that are depressurised andlor wholly or partially de -watered, one set of samples may be
required, and depending on the sanitary conditions, the line maybe returned to service
prior to the completion of bacteriological testing. For repaired mains that arc main-
tained under pressurized conditions ar all times, bacteriological testing is not required
When required, samples are now specified to he collected at least 16 hr apart, or
15 min apart afrer a 16-hr resr period. The purpose of this change is ro consider the
balance between public health, improved rest methods, and timely work completion.
This tuning is sufficient to allow bacrerial regrowth wirhin the line if rhere was a con-
tamination problem and provides more flexibility in the scheduling of various work
activities.
Bacteriological tesdngin accordance with Sec. 5.1 is used ro verify the absence ofcoli-
Form organisms and is generally accepted as verification that disinfection of the pipeline
has been accomplished; and following sanitary practices for handling and installation of
pipe, valves, fittings, and accessories, coupled with adequate flushing of the line before
disinfection, is necessary to ensure the disinfected pipeline will be ready For connection
to the water system. Failure to pass the hacreriological test requires thar the Hushing or
disinfection process be repeated. It must be remembered that the final water quality test
is not the primary means for certifying rhe sanirary condition of a main. The sanirary
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handling of materials, the practices during construction. and the continual inspection of
the work are the primary means for ensuring the sanitary condirion of the water main.
Four methods of disinfecting newly constructed water mains are described in this
standard: the tablet method, the continuous -feed method, the slug method, and the
spray method. The utility should decide which of these methods is most suitable for a
given situation. Facmrs no consider when choosing a method should include the length
and diameter of the main, type of joints present, availability of materials, equipment
required for disinfection, training of the personnel who will perform the disinfection,
and safety concerns. For example, if gas chlorination is the chosen chemical when
either continuous -feed or slug methods are being used, use only properly designed and
constructed equipment: makeshift equipment is nor acceptable when liquid chlorine
(gas) cylinders are used.
Thorough consideration should be given ro nce impact of highly chlorinated warer
flushed into the environment. If there is any question that damage may be caused
by chlorinated -waste discharge (ro fish life, plant life, physical installations, or other
downsrream warer uses of any rype), then an adequate amount of reducing agent should
be applied to water being disposed of in order to thoroughly neutralize the chlorine
residual remaining in the water,
The tablet method cannot be used unless the main can be kept clean and dry. It
cannot be used in large -diameter mains if it is necessary for a worker to enter the main
to grout joints or perform inspection because the tablets may release toxic fumes after
exposure to moist air. When using the tablet method, the chlorine concentration is not
uniform throughout the main because she hypochlorire solution is dense and rends m
concentrate at the bottom of the pipe. The use of the tablet method precludes prelimi-
nary flushing. The tablet method is convenient to use in mains having diameters up ro
24 in. (600 mm), and it requires no special equipment.
The continuous -feed method is suitable for general application. Preliminary flush-
ing removes light particulates from the main bur not from the pipe -joint spaces. The
chlorine concentration is uniform throughout the main.
the slug method is suitable for use in large -diameter mains where the volumc
of water makes the continuous -feed method impracrical and difficult to achieve for
short attachments. `The slug method results in appreciable savings of chemicals used to
disinfect long large -diameter mains. Also, this method reduces the volume of heavily
chlorinated water to be flushed to waste.
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The spray method is suitable for use in large -diameter transmission lines where
spray equipment can be used to disinfect all surfaces of the pipe. This method reduces
the volume of heavily chlorinated water to be flushed to waste.
The purpose of all four rhlorinarion methods is to disinfect water lines, resulting in
an absence of coliforms as confirmed by laboratory analysis. As noted above, the four
methods attempt ro provide flexibility in responding ro specific situations. The tablet
and continuous -feed methods both have initial chlorine concentrations of 25 mg/L and
a minimum contact time of 24 hr. Because the tablet method cannot be flushed and
cleaned prior to disinfection, the required free chlorine residual must be detectable
(0.2 mg/L) after 24 hr. Because the continuous -feed method can he used to flush
particles, a higher free chlorine residual of 10 mg/L is required after 24 hr. To meet
the needs of situations requiring reduced contact times, the slug method allows only a
3-hr contact rime bus requires a 100-mg/L initial chlorine dosage. For larger transmis-
sion Iines, spray disinfecrion using 200 mg/L free chlorine may be a suitable option,
minimizing discharges of highly chlorinated water. While the contact times of rhe
methods may nor be identical, the end result, absence of coliforms, is the same for all
four methods.
Disinfectants other than chlorine may be appropriate to use. Although this stan-
dard describes only the use of liquid chlorine (gas), sodium hypochlorite solutions,
and calcium hypochloritc, the applicability of other disinfectants should be evaluated.
Ozone and chemical cleaners have been used, and these warrant further investiga-
tion. Whichever disinfectant or method is selected, approval from the local regulatory
agency may be required.
III. Use of This Standard. It is the responsibility of the user of an AWWA
standard ro determine chat the products described in Char standard are suitable for use
in the particular application being considered.
1Il.A. Purchaser Options and Alternatives. This standard is written as though
the disinfection work will be performed by the purchasers personnel. Where the work
is to be performed using a separate contract or as pan of a contract for installing
mains; appropriate provisions should be included in she purchase documents to ensure
that rhe constructor is specifically instructed as to its responsibilities. The following
information should be provided by the purchaser.
` Refer ro other AWWA standards and manuals far design criteria and installation procedures far vari-
ous pipe materials.
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1. Srandard used— thar is, ANS1IAW WA C651, Standard for Disinfection of
Water Mains, of latest revision.
2. Approval requirements before use.
3. Those procedures included in the standard that are designated as optional,
that are ro be included in the purchase documents.
4. Whether compliance with NSFIANSI 60, Drinking Water Chemicals —
Health Effects, is required.
5. Whether compliance with NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System
Components —Health Effects, is required.
6. Details of other federal, state or provincial, and local requirements (Section 4).
7. Form of chlorine to be used (Sec. 4.1.1. 4.I.2. and 4.1.3).
8. Method of chlorination (Sec. 4.3,4.4, 4.5. and 4.6).
9. Flushing locations, rates of flushing, and locations of drainage facilities (Sec.
4.4.2, 4.9.1, and 4.9.2).
10. Responsibility for tapping existing mains and connecrions to new mains
(Sec. 4.4.3[1], 4.4.3[2j, and 4.10).
11. The number and frequency of samples for bacteriological tests (Sec. 5.1.1,
5.1.2, and 5.2).
12. Method of taking samples (Sec. 5.1.3).
111.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification of the provisions, definitions,
or terminology in this standard muse be provided by the purchaser.
IV. Major Heriaions. Major revisions made to the standard in this edition
include the following:
1. Clarified differences in the requirernents between new and repaired mains
(foreword II.A, Sec. 1.1, and 4.11).
2. Changed the requiremenr for bacteriological sampling in new mains from
two sets of samples 24 hr apart to add two options for rwo sets of samples; Option
A samples are 16 hr apart, and Option B samples are 15 min apart after a 16-hr rest
period (foreword II.A and Sec. 5.1).
3. The flushing rate of 2.5 ft/sec has been increased to 3.0 ft/sec fora scour flush
based on resting performed under Water Research Foundation Project No. 4307. which
indicates the threshold velocity of 2.5 to 3.0 frlsec for successful flushing (2.5- to 3.0-log
removal) of sand particles. Since this is a rhreshold velocity, 3.0 ft/sec was chosen for the
standard (Sec. 4.4.2 and Table 3).
4. Added spray disinfection method for large transmission mains (Sec. 4.6).
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1. Srandard used— thar is, ANS1IAW WA C651, Standard for Disinfection of
Water Mains, of latest revision.
2. Approval requirements before use.
3. Those procedures included in the standard that are designated as optional,
that are ro be included in the purchase documents.
4. Whether compliance with NSFIANSI 60, Drinking Water Chemicals —
Health Effects, is required.
5. Whether compliance with NSF/ANSI 61, Drinking Water System
Components —Health Effects, is required.
6. Details of other federal, state or provincial, and local requirements (Section 4).
7. Form of chlorine to be used (Sec. 4.1.1. 4.I.2. and 4.1.3).
8. Method of chlorination (Sec. 4.3,4.4, 4.5. and 4.6).
9. Flushing locations, rates of flushing, and locations of drainage facilities (Sec.
4.4.2, 4.9.1, and 4.9.2).
10. Responsibility for tapping existing mains and connecrions to new mains
(Sec. 4.4.3[1], 4.4.3[2j, and 4.10).
11. The number and frequency of samples for bacteriological tests (Sec. 5.1.1,
5.1.2, and 5.2).
12. Method of taking samples (Sec. 5.1.3).
111.B. Modification to Standard. Any modification of the provisions, definitions,
or terminology in this standard muse be provided by the purchaser.
IV. Major Heriaions. Major revisions made to the standard in this edition
include the following:
1. Clarified differences in the requirernents between new and repaired mains
(foreword II.A, Sec. 1.1, and 4.11).
2. Changed the requiremenr for bacteriological sampling in new mains from
two sets of samples 24 hr apart to add two options for rwo sets of samples; Option
A samples are 16 hr apart, and Option B samples are 15 min apart after a 16-hr rest
period (foreword II.A and Sec. 5.1).
3. The flushing rate of 2.5 ft/sec has been increased to 3.0 ft/sec fora scour flush
based on resting performed under Water Research Foundation Project No. 4307. which
indicates the threshold velocity of 2.5 to 3.0 frlsec for successful flushing (2.5- to 3.0-log
removal) of sand particles. Since this is a rhreshold velocity, 3.0 ft/sec was chosen for the
standard (Sec. 4.4.2 and Table 3).
4. Added spray disinfection method for large transmission mains (Sec. 4.6).
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(Revision of ANSI/AWWA C651-05)
American Water Works
Association
Dediroted to the World's Most Important Resource"
Disinfecting Water Mains
AWWA Standard
SECTION 1: GENERAL
Sec.I.1 Scope
This standard describes essential procedures for the disinfection of new and
repaired potable water mains. New water mains shall be disinfected before they are
placed in service. Water mains taken out of service for inspection, repair, or other
activities may or may not require disinfection and sampling, depending on the risk
of contamination. This standard describes the process for evaivaring the risk under
different conditions.
Sec. 1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to define the minimum requirements for the
disinfection of -water mains, including the preparation of water mains, application
of chlorine, and sampling and testing for the presence of coliform bacteria.
Sec. 1.3 Application
This standard can be referenced in the purchase documents for the disinfection
aware'. mains and can be used as a guide for the preparation of waresmains, applica-
tion of chlorine, and sampling and testing for the presence of conform bacteria. The
stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been refs c =ced and only
to the disinfection of water mains.
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SECTION 2: REFERENCES
This standard references the following documents. In their latest editions,
they forma pan of this standard to the extent specified within the standard. In any
case of conflict, the requirements of this standard shall prevail.
ANSI`IAWWA B300—Hypochlorites.
ANSIIAWWA B301—Liquid Chlorine.
ANSIIAW WA C652—Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities.
ANSI/AWWA C655—Field Dechlorination.
APHA,t AWWA, and WEF.k Standard Methods far the Ercmination of Water
and Wastewater.
AW WA Manual M12, Simplified Procedures far Water Esaminsatiorn,
NSFIANSS 61—Drinking Water System Components —Health Effects.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply in this standard:
1. Available chlorine.• A measure of the amount of chlorine in chlorinated
lime, hypochlorite compounds, chloramines, and other materials that are used For
disinfection compared with the amount in elemental (liquid or gaseous) chlorine.
2. Chlorine, combined: The amount of chlorine combined with ammonia
(NH3) or other compounds in water.
3. Chlorine, fire: Also called free available chlorine, the amount of chlo-
rine available as dissolved gas (C12), hypochlorous acid (HOC), and hypochlorite
(OC 1 that is not combined with ammonia (NH3) or other compounds in water
that is available for disinfection.
4. Chlorine residual• Concentration of chlorine species present in water
after the oxidant demand has been satisfied.
5. Chlorine. mrai A combination of free chlorine, combined chlorine, and
organochlorine species.
6. Canstrucrar.• The parry that provides the work and materials for place-
ment or installation.
'American National Standards institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036.
tAmerkan Public Health Association, S00 1 Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
# Water Environment Federation, 601 Wythe Street, Alexandria. VA 22314.
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7. Liquid chlorine (gar): the commercially available form of liquefied
elemental chlorine gas. (The term liquid chlorine is sometimes used to describe
a hypuchlorire solution. This use of the trrm is discouraged. See ANSI/AWWA
B300, Hypochlorites.j
8. Marrufuchcrer: The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces
marerials or products.
9. Purchaser: The person, company, or organization that purchases any
materials or work to be performed.
10. Supplier: 'lhe party that supplies material or services. A supplier may
or may not be the manufacturer.
11. Organochlorine: Any organic compound containing chlorine as a con-
stituent. Organochlorine compounds can form when chlorine reacts with organic
substances.
SECTION 4: REQUIREMENTS
Materials shall comply with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Warer Act
and other federal regulations for potable water, wastewarer, and reclaimed water
systems as applicable.
Sec. 4.1 Forms of Chlorine for Disinfection
The forms of chlorine that may he used in the water main disinfection opera-
tions are liquid chlorine (gas), sodium hypochlorite solution, and calcium hypo -
chlorite granules or tablets.
4.1.1 Liquid chlorine (gas). Liquid chlorine (gas) conforming to ANSI/
AWWA B301 contains 100 percent available chlorine and is packaged in steel
conrainers usually of I00-1b, 150-Ib, or 1-ton (45.4-kg, 68.0-kg, or 907.2-kg) net
chlorine weight. Liquid chlorine (gas) shall be used only (1) in combination wirh
appropriate gas -Row chlorinators and rjecrors co provide a controlled high -concen-
tration solution Fred co the water co be chlorinated; (2) under the direct supervision
of someone familiar with the biological, chemical, and physical properties ofliquid
chlorine (gas) and who is trained and equipped to handle any emergency that may
arise; and (3) when appropriate safety practices are observed to protect working
personnel and the public. Makeshift equipment is not acceptable when liquid chlo-
rine (gas) cylinders are used.
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4.1.2 Sodium hypoddlorite. Sodium hypochlorire conforming to ANSI/
AWWA B300 is available in liquid form in glass. rubber -lined or plastic conrain-
ers typically ranging in size from 1 qt (0.95 L) ro 5 gal (18.92 L). Containers of
30 gal (113.6 L) or larger may be available in some areas. Sodium hypochlorire
contains approximately 5 percent to 15 percent available chlorine, and the storage
conditions and rime must be controlled to minimize its deterioration. (Available
chlorine is expressed as a percent of weight when the concentration is 5 percent or
less, and usually as a percent of volume for higher concentrations. Percent x 10 =
grams of available chlorine per liter of hypochlorite.)
4.1.3 Calcium hypochlorite. Calcium hypodhlorite conforming to ANSI/
AWWA B300 is available in granular form or in 5-g tablets and must contain
approximately 65 percent available chlorine by weight. The material should be
stored in a cool, dry. and dark environment to minimize its deterioration.
CAtrrtoN: Tablets dissolve in approximately 7 hr and must be given adequate
contact time. Do not use calcium hypochlorite intended for swimming pool disin-
fection, as this material has been sequestered and is extremely difficult to eliminate
from the pipe after the desired contact time has been achieved.
Sec. 4.2 General Considerations for All Methods of Chlorination
4.2.1 General. Four methods of chlorination are explained in this sec-
tion: (abler. continuous feed. slug. and spray. The tablet merhod gives an initial
chlorine dose of 25 mg/L; the continuous -feed method gives a 24-hr chlorine
residual of not less than 10 mg/L; the slug method gives a 3-hr exposure of not
less than 50 mg/L free chlorine; and rhe spray method gives a 30-min exposure
of not Icss than 200 mgfL free chlorine. Caution should be used with highly
chlorinated water when conducting hydrostatic pressure testing and with high -
volume flushing of -water.
4.2.2 Flushing. Potable water shall be used for disinfection, hydrostatic
pressure testing, and Hushing. Drainage should take place away from the construc-
tion or work area. Adequate drainage must he provided during Hushing, if appli-
cable, (he valve(s) isolating the main from exisring sysrem should be locked out and
tagged out to prevent uninrentional release of rhe elevated chlorine residual water
used for disinfection.
4.2.3 Drchlarination. When dechlorinarion is required, it is recom-
mended that any high -velocity flushing br complered prior to disinfrction. Dcchlo-
rination equipment may not be capable of handling high flows with high levels of
chlorine.
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Table 1 Weight of calcium hypochlorite granules to be placed at beginning of main and
at each 500-ft (150-m) interval
Pipe Diameter (d) Calcium Hypochlocite Granules
in. (mnrj
sec (g)
4 (100) 1.7 (48)
6 (150) 3.8 008)
8 (200) 6.7 (190)
10 (250) 10.5 (298)
12 (300) 15.1 (428)
14 and larger 050 and larger) D2 x 15.1 D2 x 428
Where ❑ is the inside pipe diameter, in feet D = d112
Sec. 4.3 Tablet/Granule Method of Chlorination
4.3.1 Tablet method. The tablet method consists of placing calcium hypo -
chlorite granules or tablets in the water main during installation and then filling
the main with potable water to create a chlorine solution. This method may be used
only if' the pipes and appurtenances are kept dean and dry during construction.
WARNING: This procedure must nut be used on solvent -welded plastic or an
screwed -joint steel pipe because of the danger of firc or explosion from the reaction
of the joint compounds with the calcium hypochlorite.
43,2 Placement of calcium bypochlaritegranule's during construction. Cal-
cium hypochlorite granules shall he placed at the upstream end of the First section
of pipe, at the upstream end of each branch main, and ar 500-ft (150-m) intervals.
the quantity of granules at each location shall be as shown in Table 1.
4.3.3 Placement of calcium hypochlorite tablets daring construction. Cal-
cium hypochlorite tablets (5-grams) shall be placed in the upstream end of each
section of pipe to be disinfected, including branch lines. Also, at Least one tablet
shall be placed in each hydrant branch and in other appurtenances. The number of
5-g tablets required for each pipe section shall be 0.0012 d2L rounded to the new
higher integer, where d is the inside pipe diameter, in inches, and L is the length of
the pipe section, in feet. Table 2 shows the number of tablets required for commonly
used sizes of pipe. Calcium hypochlorite tablets shall be attached by an adhesive
meeting the requirements of NSF/ANSI (1. There shall he adhesive only on the
broadside of the tablet attached to the surface of the pipe. Attach tablets inside and
at the top of the main. if the tablets are attached before the pipe section is placed in
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Table 2 Number of 5-g calcium hypo -chlorite tablets required for dose of 25 mg/L'
Length aF Pipe Section, fr (in)
Pipe Pia meter 13 (4.0) or less 18 (5.5) 20 (6.1) 30 (9.1) 40 (12.2)
in. (ram) Number of 5-g Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets
4 {100) 1 1 1 1 1
6 (150) 1 1 1 2 2
a (200) 1 2 2 3 4
10 (250) 2 3 3 4 5
12 (300) 3 4 4 6 7
16 (400) 4 6 7 10 13
`Based on 3.25-g available chlorine. per tablet
the trench, their positions shall be marked on the pipe exterior ro indicate that the
pipe has been installed with the tablets at the top.
4.3.4 Pilling end contact time. When installation has been completed, the
main shall be filled with water such that the full pipe velocity is no greater than
1 frlsec (0,3 misec). Fill rate must be carefully controlled to ensure tablets do nor
come loose from pipe. Precautions shall be taken to ensure that air pockets are
eliminated. As an optional procedure, if required by the purchaser. water used
TO fill the new main shall he supplied Through a temporary connection that shall
include an appropriate cross -connection control device, consistent with the degree
of hazard, for backflow protection of the active distribution system (see Figure 1).
The chlorinated water shall remain in the pipe for at least 24 hr. if the waver
temperature is less than 41"F (5°C), the water shall remain in the pipe for at least
48 he. A derectable free chlorine residual mg/L) shall be found at each
sampling point after the 24- or 48-hr period.
Ser. 4.4 Continnous-Feed Method of CMorination
4.4.1 Continuous feed method. The continuous -feed method consists of
completely filling the main with potable water, removing air pockets, then flush-
ing the completed main to remove particulates. and refilling the main with potable
water that has been chlorinated to 25 mg/L. After a 24-hr holding period in the
main there shall be a free chlorine residual of nor less than 10 mg/L.
4,4.2 Preliminary flushing. Before the main is chlorinated, it shall be filled
with potable water to eliminate air pockets and flushed to remove particulates. The
flushing velocity in the main shall not he less than 3.0 ftlsec (0.91 m/sec) unless
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Temporary Cap or Plug See Figure 2 for detal on
suggested dawalr end
sampling tap.
NOTE: Figure 1 applies to pipes with diameters 4 in. (100 null through 12 in. (300 mm). Larger sires must
be handled on a case -by -case basis.
*Clean potable -water hose only. Size and number of taps per Table 3. This hose must be removed during
the hydrostatic pressure test.
Figure 1 Suggested temporary flushing/resting connection
Table 3 Required flow and openings (either taps or hydrants) to flush pipelines at 3.0 fuser
(0.91 misec) (40 psi 1276 kPa) residual pressure in water main)'
Pipe Diameter
in. (ram)
Flow Required to Size of Tap Used, in. (eim)
Produce 3.0 fr/sec
(approx.) Velocity in Number of Hydrant
Main 1 (25) 1(1 (38) 2 (51) Outlets
gpm
(L&c)
Number of Taps Required 21-in. 41-in.
on Pipet (64-mm) (114 mm)
4 (100) 120 (7.4) 1 — 1 1
6 (150) 260 (16.7) 1 1 1
8 (200) 470 (29.7) 2 — 1 1
10 (250) 730 (46.3) 3 2 1 1
12 (300) 1,060 (66.7) — 3 2 1
16 (400) 1,880 (118.6) — — 5 2 1
'With a 40-psi (276-kPa) pressure in the main with the hydrant flowing to atmosphere,. a 21-in. (64-min)
hydrant Duller will discharge approximately 1,000 gpm (63.1 Lfse(); and a 416-in. (114-mm) hydrant ouder will
discharge approximately 2500 gprn (160 1Jsec).
tNumber of taps on pipe based on 3.0-h/sec discharge through 5 ft (1.5 m) of galvanized iron (CI) pipe with one
90' elbow.
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the purchaser determines chat condirions do nor permit the required flow to be dis-
charged to waste. Table 3 shows the rates of flow required ro produce a velocity of
3.0 fleet (0.91 misec) in commonly used sixes of pipe. (NorE; Rushing is no sub-
stitute for preventive measures during construction. Certain contaminants, such as
caked deposits. resist flushing at any feasible velocity, and pigging of the main, or
other suitable method acceptable ro the purchaser, may be required.) Where such
flow rates are not possible, bushing at the maximum expected flow rate For the line
for 2-3 volumes may be acceptable. For larger mains, pigging (or other suitable
method acceptable to the purchaser) is an option in place of high velocity Rushing.
For 24-in. (000-mm) or larger diameter mains, an acceptable alternative to
flushing is to broom -sweep the main, carefully removing sweepings prior ro filling
and chlorinating the main. WARNING;: OSHA requirements for confined spare
need to be addressed before entering a pipeline.
4.4.3 Procedure fir chlorinating the main.
1. Potable water may be supplied from a temporary backflow-protected con-
nection ro the existing distribution system or other supply source approved by the
purchaser. The cross -connection control device shall be consistent with the degree
of hazard for backflow protection of the active distribution system (sec Figure 1).
The flow shall be at a constant, measured rate into the newly installed water main.
In the absence of a meter, the rate may be approximated using a Pitot gauge in the
discharge, measuring the time to fill a container of known volume, or measuring
the trajecrnry oldie discharge and using the formula shown in Figure 2. The main
should undergo hydrostatic tesring prior to disinfecrion.
2. At a point not more than 10 ft (3 m) downsrream from the beginning of
the new main, water entering the new main shall receive a dose of chlorine fed at a
constant rate such that the water will have not less than 25 mg/L free chlorine. To
ensure that an appropriate concentration is achieved, the free chlorine concentra-
tion shall be measured at regular rime intervals in accordance with the procedures
described in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wartetuater or
AWWA Manual MI2, or using appropriate chlorine test kit (see appendix A),
Table 4 gives the amount of chlorine required for each 100 ft (30.5 rn) of pipe
for various pipe diameters. Solutions with a minimum 1 percent chlorine concen-
tration may be prepared with sodium hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite. The
latrer solution requires 1 lb (454 g) of calcium hypochlorite in 8 gal (30.3 L) of
water.
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Smooth. Unthreaded
h-in. Hose Bill for
Bactrla Sarnpies --�
l2•in. Minimum
Control valve
teas.
Miini/num
d
Ss
rY
A
Formulator Estimating Rate of Discharge
a_2.89d2,
Whom
Q = Discharge in gallons per minute
d = Inside diameter of as noshing pipe
d, S. Sr = Measured in inches
NOTE. fills figure applies to pipes up to and including 8-in. (200-mni) diameter.
Figure 2 Suggested combination blowafl•and sampling tap
Table 4 Chlorine required to produce an initial 25-mg1L concentration in 100 ft (30.5 m)
of pipe by diameter
Pipe Diameter
100% Chlorine 1% Chlorine Solution
in. (nim) l6 (y) gal (L)
4 (100) 0.013 (5.9) 0.16 (0.6)
6 (150) 0.030 (13.6) 0.36 (l.4)
8 (200) 0.054 (24.5) 0.65 (2.5)
10 (250) 0.085 (38.6) 1.02 (3.9)
I2 (300) 0.120 (54.4) 1.44 (5.4)
16 (400) 0.217 (98.4) 2.60 (9.8)
3. Chlorine application shall not cease until the entire main is filled with
chlorinated water. The chlorinated water shall be retained in the main for at least
24 hr, during which rime valves and hydrants in the rreated section shall be oper-
ated to ensure disinfection of the appurtenances. At the end of this 24-hr period,
the created water in all portions of the main shall have a residual of nor less than
10 mg1L of free chlorine.
4. Direct -feed chlorinators, which operate solely from gas pressure in a chlo-
rine cylinder. shall not be used for the application of liquid chlorine (gas). (The
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danger of using direct -feed chlorinarors is char water pressure in the main can
exceed gas pressure in the chlorine cylinder. This allows backflow of water inro the
cylinder, resulting in severe cylinder corrosion and the escape of chlorine gas.)
The preferred equipment for applying liquid chlorine (gas) is a solution -feed,
vacuum -operated chlorinator and a booster pump. The vacuum -operated chlori-
nator mixes the chlorine gas in solution water; the booster pump then injecrs the
chlorine solution into the main to be disinfected, Hypochlorite solutions may be
applied to the water main with a chemical -feed pump designed For feeding chlorine
solutions. Feed lines shall be made of material capable of withstanding the corro-
sion caused by the concentrated chlorine solutions and the maximum pressures
that may be creared by the pumps. All connections shall be checked for tightness
before the solution is applied to the main.
Sec. 4.5 Slug Method of Chlorination
4.5.1 Slag method The slug method consists of completely filling the
main to eliminate air pockets; flushing the main to remove particulates; then
slowly flowing through the main a slug of water dosed with chlorine to a concen-
tration of 100 mgll.. The slow rate of flow ensures that all parts of the main and
its appurrenances will be exposed to the highly chlorinated water for a period of
not less than 3 hr.
4.5.2 Preliminary flushing Same as Sec. 4.4.2.
4.5.3 Procedure for chlorinating the main.
1. Potable water may be supplied from a temporary backflow-prorec:ted con-
nection CO the existing distribution system or other supply source approved by the
purchaser. The cross -connection control device shall be consistent with the degree
of hazard for backflow protection of the active distribution system (see Figure 1).
The flow shall he at a constant, measured rate into the newly installed water main.
In the absence of a meter, the rate may be approximated using a Pitot gauge in the
discharge, measuring the time to fill a container of known volume, or measuring
the trajectory of the discharge and using the formula shown in Figure 2. The main
should undergo hydrostaric resting prior TO disinfecrion.
2. At a point not more than 10 ft (3 m) downsrream from the beginning of
the new main, water entering the new main shall receive a dose of chlorine fed at
a constant rare such that the water will have not less than 100 mgfL free chlorine.
To ensure that this concentration is achieved, the free chlorine concentration shall
be measured at regular time intervals sufficient to guide the completion Eddie suc-
cessful loading of the target chlorine concentration. The chlorine shall he applied
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continuously and for a sufficient period so develop a solid column. or slug, of chlo-
rinated water that will, as it moves through the main, expose all interior surfaces to
a concenrration of approximately 100 mglL for at least 3 hr.
3. The free chlorine residual shall be measured in the slug as it moves
through the main. If ar any time it drops below 50 mg/L. the flow shall be
stopped; chlorination equipment shall be relocated at the head of the slug; and,
as flow resumes, chlorine shall be applied to restore the free chlorine in the slug
to not less than 100 mg1L.
4. As chlorinated water flows past fittings and valves, related valves and
hydrants shall he operated so as to disinfect appurtenances and pipe branches.
Sec. 4.6 Spray Disinfection for Large Transmission Lines
For very large transmission mains (where personnel or equipment may safely
enlcr rile pipe), spray disinfection may be an appropriate and efficient means of
achieving disinfection. For this method, refer to ANSIIAWWA C652, Sec. 4.3.2
(Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities; Chlorination Method 2). In general,
once pipe is cleaned, spray a 200-mg1L free chlorine solution on all surfaces.
After 30 min, fill line and sample as described in Sec. 5.1.
Sec. 4.7 Basic Disinfection Procedure for New Mains
The basic di sin feet ion procedure consists of
1, Inspecting materials to be used co ensure their integrity.
2. Preventing contaminating materials from entering the water main during
storage, construction, or repair and noting potential contamination at the con-
struction site.
3. Removing, by Hushing or other means, those materials that may have
entered the water main or appurtenances.
4. Preventing contamination of existing mains from cross -connexion dur-
ing flushing, pressure testing, and disinfection.
5. Pressure resting the waver main to ensure she main meers rile purchaser's
allowable leakage rate. Hydrosracic pressure tests should be conducted wish potable
waver.
6. Chlorinating and adequately documenting the process used for disin-
fection.
7. Flushing the chlorinated water from the main. Refer to ANSI/AWWA
C655 Field Dcchlorination for dechlorination procedures, if dechlorination is
required.
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8. Determining the bacteriological quality of warer samples collected from
the pipe by laborarory test after disinfection.
9. Final connecting of the newly disinfecred water main to the active distri-
bution system without sacrificing sanitary practices and conditions.
Sec. 4.8 Preventive and Corrective Measures During New Construction
4.8.1 General. Heavy particular -es generally contain bacteria and prevent
even very high chlorine concentrations from contacting and killing these organisms.
Therefore. the procedures of this section must be observed to ensure chat a water
main and in appurtenances have been thoroughly cleaned for the final disinfecrion
by chlorination. Also, any connexion of a new water main to the arrive distribu-
tion system before the receipt of satisfactory bacteriological samples may constitute a
cross -connection. Therefore, the new main must be isolated until bacteriological tests
described in Secrion 5 of this standard are satisfactorily completed.
4.8.2 Keeping pipe clean and dry: The interiors of pipes, fittings, and
valves shall be protected from contamination.
4.8.2.1 Openings. Openings in the pipeline shall be closed with water-
tight plugs when pipe laying is stopped at the close of the day's work or for other
reasons, such as rest breaks or meal periods. Rodent -proof plugs may be used when
watertight plugs are not practicable and when thorough cleaning will be performed
by flushing or other means.
4.8.2.2 Stringing pipe. Pipe delivered for construction shall be srrung to
minimize the entrance of foreign material.
4.8.2.3 Delays. Delay in placement of delivered pipe invires contamina-
tion. The more closely the rate of delivery is correlated to the rate of pipe laying, the
lower the risk of contamination.
4.8.3 ]tuck. Joints of pipe in the trench shall be completed before work
is stopped. if water accumulates in the trench, the plugs shall remain in place until
the trench is free of standing water and mud that may enter the pipe.
4.8.4 Packing materials. Yarning or packing material shall consist of
molded or rubular rubber rings, rope of treated paper. or other approved materials.
Materials such as jure or hemp shall not be used. Packing material shall be handled
in a manner that avoids conramination.
4.8.5 Sealing materials. No contaminated material or any marerial capa-
ble of supporting growth of microorganisms shall be used for sealing joints. Seal-
ing material or gaskets shall be handled in a manner that avoids contamination.
The lubricant used in the installation of scaling gaskets shall he suitable for use in
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potable water meeting the requirements of NSF/ANSI GI and shall not contribute
odors. It shall be delivered ro the job in dosed containers and shall be kepi clean
and applied with dedicated clean applicators.
4.8.6 Cleaning and swabbing. If dirt enters the pipe, it shall be removed
and the interior pipe surface swabbed with a minimum l percent free chlorine
disinfecting solution. If, in the opinion of the purchaser, the dirt remaining in the
pipe will not be removed using the flushing operation, the interior of the pipe shall
be cleaned using mechanical means, such as a hydraulically propelled foam pig (or
other suitable device acceptable to the purchaser) in conjunction with the appli-
cation of a minimum 1 percent Free chlorine disinfecting solution. 'the cleaning
method used shall not force mud or debris into the inrerior pipe -joint spaces and
shall be acceptable to the purchaser.
4.8.7 Wet -trench construction. If it is nor possible ro keep the pipe and fit -
rings dry during installarion, a scour flush at 3.0 frlsec (0.91 misec] or greater for a
minimum of three pipe volumes (see Table 3) followed by slug or continuous -feed
chlorination and bacteria resting before release is required. For larger mains, pig -
Sing or other suitable method acceptable to the purchaser is an option in place of
high -velocity flushing.
4.8.8 Flooding by storm or accident during construction. if the main is
flooded during construction, it shall he cleared of the floodwater by draining and
flushing with potable water until the main is clean. The section exposed to the
floodwater shall then be filled with a chlorinated potable water that, at the end of
a 24-hr holding period, will have a free chlorine residual of nor less than 25 niglL.
The chlorinated water may then he drained or flushed From the main. if chemical
contamination occurs, such as a hydraulic oil leak or petroleum product spill, the
pipe sections exposed ro the contamination should be replaced and not reused for
potable water applications. After construction is completed, the main shall be dis-
infected using the continuous -feed, slug, or spray methods.
4.8.9 Backflow prmrecrion (optional).' As an optional procedure (if required
by the purchaser), the new waver main shall be kept isolated from the active distri-
bution system using a physical separation (see Figure 1) until satisfactory bacterio-
logical testing has been completed and the disinfection water flushed out.
Water required to fill the new main for hydrostatic pressure testing, disinfec-
tion, and flushing shall be supplied through a temporary connection between the
' Optional Sec. 4.8.9 is nor included as parr of the standard unkss required by the purchaser.
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distribution system and the new main or other supply source approved by the pur-
chaser. The temporary connection shall include an appropriate cross -connection
control device consistent with the degree of hazard (a double check valve assembly
or a reduced pressure zone assembly) and shall be disconnected (physically sepa-
rared) from the new main during the hydrostatic pressure test. It will be necessary
to reestablish the temporary connection after completion of the hydrostatic pres-
sure test to flush out the disinfectant water prior to final connection of the new
main to the distribution system. NOTE; Exposure to high levels of chlorine or high
pH can cause severe irritation to customers. Also, the chlorinated water can be
high in disinfection by-products.
Sec. 4.9 Final Flushing for New Mains
4.9.1 Clearing else main of heavily chlorinated water. After the applicable
retention period, heavily chlorinated water should not remain in prolonged contact
with pipe. In order to prevent damage to the pipe lining OF to prevent corrosion
damage to the pipc itself, the heavily chlorinated water shall he flushed from the
main fittings, valves, and branches until chlorine measurements show that the con-
centration in the water leaving the main is no higher than that generally prevailing
in the distribution system or that is acceptable for domestic use.
4.9.2 Disposing of heavily chlorinated water. Ihe environment to which
the chlorinated water is to be discharged shall be inspected. If there is any possibil-
ity that the chlorinated discharge will cause damage so the environment, a neutral-
izing chemical shall be applied to the water to be wasted to thoroughly neutralize
the residual chlorine (see ANSI/AWWA C655 for neutralizing chemicals). Where
necessary, federal, state, local, or provincial regulatory agencies should be con-
tacted to determine special provisions for the disposal of heavily chlorinated water,
Sec. 4.10 Final Connections to Existing Mains
Water mains and appurtenances must be completely installed, flushed, disin-
fected, and satisfactory bacteriological sample results received prior to permanent
connections being made co the active distribution system. Sanitary construction
practices must be followed during installation of the final connection so that there
is no contamination of the new or existing water main with foreign material or
groundwater.
4.10.1 Connections equal to or less than one pipe length (generally 520 fr
�6rn]}. The new pipe, fittings, and valves) required for the connection may be
spray disinfected or swabbed with a minimum 1 percent solution of chlorine just
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before being installed, if the total Iength of the connection from the end of a new
main to the existing main is equal to or Iess than 20 fi (6 m).
4.10.2 Connections greater than one pipe length (generally >20 fr [6 mV). The
pipe required for the connection must he set up aboveground, disinfected, and baae-
ridogical samples taken, as described in Section 5, if the total length of the connec-
tion from the end of a new main ro the existing main is greater than 20 ft (6 m). After
satisfactory bacteriological sample results have been received for the predisinfe� ed
pipe, the pipe can he used in connecting the new main to the active distribution
system. Between the time the satisfactory bacteriological sample results are received
and the time that the connection piping is installed, the ends of the piping must be
sealed with plastic wraps, watertight plugs, or caps.
Sec. 4,11 Disinfection Procedures When Cutting Into or Repairing Existing Pipe
4.11.i General. The planned, unplanned, or emergency repair of a water
main or appurtenance (e.g., valve) is time sensitive —an important goal is to mini-
mize the disruption of water service to customers. Nonetheless, the repair work
needs ro be accomplished using sanitary and safe procedures by well -trained crews
with proper supervision and guidance. Refer to preventive and corrective measures
described previously in Sec. 4.8.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.4, and 4.8.5. Follow all personal pm-
tection precautions when working with chlorine solutions.
4.11.2 Basic disinfection. Work should follow basic disinfection and con-
tamination prevention procedures:
1. Preventing contaminants from entering the existing pipe during the repair
such as by maintaining positive pressure in the leaking pipe until the repair sire on
the pipe is fully exposed, by maintaining a dewatcrcd trench, and by keeping all
pipe materials being used in the repair in a clean and sanitary condition.
2. Inspecting and cleaning. followed by disinfection of spraying or swabbing
with a minimum 1 percent chlorine solution:
• Exposed portions of existing pipe interior surfaces
• Pipe materials used in the repair
• Handheld materials and toils used to make the repair
3. As appropriate, advising affected customers to adequately flush their ser-
vice lines upon rerurn to service.
4.11.3 Selection of disinfection procedure. The disinfection procedure
selected should be determined by the conditions and severity of the main break.
Many leaks or breaks can be repaired under controlled conditions without depres-
surizing the water main, such as when applying a damp to a small crack or hole,
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Elms preventing contaminants from entering the wa er system. In most other situa-
tions, the waxer main can be maintained pressurized until the break site is secured
and the pipe is fully exposed. Some circumstances (e.g., severe erosion of the local
environment or icing of the roadway) that impact public safety may require that
water pressure be substantially reduced prior to exposing the pipe in the area of
the leak. In some cases, situations become catastrophic where there is a pipe blow-
out and a loss of water pressure prior to shutdown, requiring disinfection proce-
dures equivalent to those of a new main installation. The procedures described in
Sec. 4.11.3.1 through 4.11.3.3 describe the contamination risks and the associated
disinfection and sampling requirements for different scenarios of pipeline repair.
Specific situations not captured below need to be evaluated and the appropriate
disinfection and sampling methods followed.
Note that the procedures explained in Sec. 4.11.3.1, 4.11.3.2, and 4.113.3 for
disxributioli Inains may need to be modified for large transmission mains. Large
mains may need additional work (such as having a valve replaced or requiring a
special order on a connection), may be out of service for more than a day, or may
not be able to accommodate a scour flush. These modifications need to be made
on a case -by -case basis but should still take into account the procedures outlined
in ANSI/AWWA C651.
4,11.3.1 Controlled pipe repair without depressurization. In this situa-
tion, activities are well controlled and a full shutdown is not needed, thus main-
taining positive pressure to the area of shutdown and around the break site at all
times. The repair sire is exposed and the trench is adequately dewatered so that the
repair sire can be cleaned and disinfected by spraying or swabbing with a mini-
mum 1 percent chlorine solution. The water main is then returned to service with
flushing to obtain three volumes of waxer turnover, making sure that the flushed
waver is visually clear. No bacteriological resting is necessary. It is advisable to
check for a typical system chlorine residual, and if sins found, ro continue Rushing
until residuals are restored to levels maintained in the distribution system by the
water utility —if the system operates with a disinfectant residual.
4.11.3.2 Controlled pipe repair with depressurization after shutdown. In
this situation, after the repair site has been exposed and secured from trench soil/
water contamination, the water main is depressurized by a shutdown to complete
the repair. The repair site should be cleaned and disinfected by spraying or swab-
bingwirh a minimum 1 percenr chlorinesolution. The waxer main is then returned
to service with flushing to scour the pipe and obtain three volumes of water turn -
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over, making sure that the flushed water is visually clear. It is advisable to check
for a typical system chlorine residual, and if not found, ro continue flushing until
residuals are restored to levels maintained in the discriburion system by the water
utility —if the system operates wirh a disinfectant residual.
When the existing pipe has to be opened and the interior surfaces of the water
system exposed to the environment, additional procedures need to be followed. The
existing pipe should he inspected and cleaned with the help of flushing water into
nce trench, where possible, until the flush water runs visually dear. The rcpair site
should be accessible and the trench adequately dewatered so that the repair site can be
cleaned and disinfec ed by spraying or swabbing with a minimum 1 percent chlorine
solution. Additionally, any accessible upsrream and downstream interior of the exist-
ing pipe should be disinfected by swabbing or spraying wirh a minimum 1 percent
chlorine solution. if the repair requires a full pipe section replacement, the new pipe
should be inspecred, leaned, and disinfected from both ends by swabbing with a
minimum 1 percent chlorine solution. The water main may then be returned w
service afire flushing to scour the pipe and obtain three volumes of water turnover.
The flushed water should ton visually clear, have a measurable chlorine residual if
the system operates with a residual, and be checked with bacteriological testing. The
pipeline may be returned to service prior to obtaining bacteriological results.
4.11.3.3 Clncontrollcd pipe break with a likelihood of water contamination
or loss of sanitary conditions during repair. In situations in which the existing
main to be repaired could not be protected and kept free of contamination and
there are obvious signs of contamination (e.g., muddy trench water Bowing into
the broken pipe and a leaking sewer pipe in the trench, or catastrophic pipe failure
where pipe is open and there is a likelihood that contamination was drawn into the
active system) or when a controlled repair situation turns into a situation in which
the internal pipe and water have become contaminated, the procedures outlined
in Scc. 4.3. 4.4, 4.5. or 4.6 should be followed where practical. These methods
specify chlorine doses of 25-300 mg/L; however, such levels may present greater
harm if the line or services cannot be reliably isolated or shut down and exposure
of customers to high concentrations ofchlorine cannot be controlled. Free chlorine
residuals up to 4 mg/L (based on annual averages) are allowed by federal drinking
water regulations; therefore rhis level is suggested as a minimum to be maintained
for at least l6 hr in conjunction with flushing, coliform sampling, and associated
cusromer education. Such situations require careful review and need to balance die
public health risks of the pipeline failure as well as the repair process.
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Where practical and appropriate considering the risks of public exposure
to high concentrations of chlorine, in addition to the procedures previously
described in this standard, the section of pipe in which the break is located shall
be isolated, all service connections shut off, and the section flushed and disin-
fected. If the slug chlorination method is employed, the dose may be increased
to as much as 300 mg/L and the contact rime reduced to as little as 15 min.
After chlorination and repair, perform scour flushing at 3.0 ft/sec (0.91 m/sec) or
greater for a minimum of three pipe volumes and continue until discolored water
is not observed and the chlorine residual is restored to the levels maintained in
the distribution system by the water utility.
For larger -diameter pipe (12 in. and greater), if a waver velocity of 3.0 ft/sec
(0.91 miser) cannot be achieved. it is desirable to flush at the maximum How for
the main until three pipe volumes have been displaced before returning the main
to service. The Hushed water should run visually clear. and have typical system
chlorine residual (if the system operates with a disinfectant residual).
For very-large-diamerer pipe (where personnel may safely enter the pipe), in
lieu of flushing following disinfection, the interior of the pipe at the repair site may
be cleaned by sweeping or high pressure wash using potable water before disinfec-
tion. Standing water and debris from the leaning must be removed from the pipe
prior ro disinfection. The affected pipe shall be disinfected by swabbing or spraying
with a minimum l percent chlorine solution.
After following the appropriate methods above, prior to returning the pipe
to service. the efficacy of the disinfection procedure shall be verified by testing for
the absence of coliform bacteria. hallowed by local regulations, the pipeline may
be returned to limited service prior to obtaining bacteriological results with proper
norificarion of the affected customers.
4.11,4 Temporary service lines. Temporary water service lines to custom-
ers during main repair activities shall be disinfected prior ro use. Materials shall
meet the NSF/ANSI 6l certification for potable water use. Disinfection should
he accomplished by the procedures in Sec. 4.4 or 4.5 followed by scour flushing
at 3.0 ft/sec (0.91 m/sec) or greater for a minimum of three pipe volumes (see
Table 3), or until the water runs visually clear and preferably a measurable chlo-
rine residual is restored.
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SECTION 5: VERIFICATION
Sec. 5.1 Bacteriological Tests
5.1.1 Standard condition for new mains. it should be recognized that the
primary means of ensuring the sanitary integrity of a main are the sanitary han-
dling of materials, the practices during construction, and continual inspection of
work. Aftcrdisinfcctioli and final flushing such that typicaI system chlorine residu-
als are present, lithe system operates with a residual, samples shall be collected as
follows:
5.1.1.1 For new mains, the purchaser has two options for the bacteriologi-
caI testing for royal colifarm analysis.
Option A: Before approving a main for release, take an initial set of samples and
then resample again after a minimum of 16 hr using the sampling site procedures
outlined. Both sets of samples must pass for the main to be approved for release.
Option B: Before approving a main for release, ler it sit for a minimum of 16 hr
without any water use. Then collect, using the sampling site procedures outlined and
without flushing the main, two sets of samples a minimum of 15 min apart while
the sampling raps are left running. Both sets of samples must pass for the main to be
approved for release.
A set ofsamplcs includes all samples collected along the length of the pipeline,
as described in Sec. 5.1.1.2.
5.1.1.2 For new mains, sets of samples shall he collected every 1,200 ft
(370 m) of the new water main, plus one set from the end of the line and at least
one from each branch greater than one pipe length.
5.1.1.3 if trench water has entered the new main during construction or if,
in the opinion of the purchaser, excessive quantities of dirt or debris have entered
the new main, bacteriological samples shall be taken at intervals of approximately
200 ft (61 m), and the sampling location shall be identified (see Sec. 5.1.3 far sam-
pling location details). Samples shall be taken of water chat has stood in the new
main for at least 16 hr after final flushing has been completed.
5.1.1.4 A standard heterotrophic plate count (HPC) test may be required at
the option of the purchaser because new mains do not typically contain colifortn
bacteria but often contain HPC bacteria. if sample results show HPC greater than
500 C:FU/ml., flushing should resume and aanther set of HPC: and col iform sam-
ples collected until no coliform are present and the HPC is less than 500 CFLAmL.
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5.1.2 Standard conditions for repaired mains. It should he recognized that
the primary means of ensuring the sanitary integrity of a main are the sanitary
handling of materials, the practices during repair work, and ronrinual inspection
of work. After disinfection and final flushing, samples shall be collected as follows:
5.1.2.1 For repaired mains that were depressurized and/or wholly or par-
tially dewatered, one ser of samples may be required, and depending upon the
sanitary conditions, the line may be reactivated prior to the completion of bacte-
riological testing. Samples shall be collected downstream of the repair site and at
intervals of approximately 200 ft (61 m) within the length of pipe that was shut
down. if direction of flow is not known, samples shall he collected on either side of
the repair site. Refer to Sec. 4.11.
5.1.2.2 For repaired mains that were maintained under pressurized
conditions at all times, disinfection and/or testing may not be required. Refer
to Sec. 4.11.3.
5.1.2,3 However, under either main repair scenario, it is advisable where
possible to provide a scour Hush to clear before the release of die repaired section.
5.1,3 Sampling procedure. Samples for bacteriological analysis shall be col-
lected in sterile bottles treated with sodium thiosulfate, in accordance with Section
9060—Samples of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
Hoses and firr hydrants arc not recommended for the collection of samples that will
be used to make decisions on the bacteriological quality of drinking water. How-
ever, if no sampling port is available, cleaned fire hydrants that have been cleared
of standing water andlor other sanitized sampling apparatus (i.e., sanitized tubing,
hose, gooseneck, spigot) may be used wirh the understanding that they do not rep-
resent optimum aeress ro the water main for bacteriological sampling. A suggested
combinarion blowoff and sampling tap used for mains up ro and including 8-in.
(200-rem) diameter is shown in Figure 2. There should be no water in the trench up
to the connection for sampling. The sampling pipe must be dedicated and clean and
disinfected and flushed prior to sampling. A corporation cock may be installed in the
main with a copper -tube gooseneck assembly. After samples have been collected, the
gooseneck assembly maybe removed and retained for future use and the corporation
cock should be capped or taped for future reuse. if corporation cocks are placed at
the 12 o'clock position, they may be struck more easily during future excavations.
5.1.4 Sample results. Samples shall be tested for bacteriological quality in
accordance with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
and shall show the absence of coliform bacteria.
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In addition. it is recommended that samples be rested for acceptable aesthetic
quality (e.g., chlorine residual, pH, alkalinity, specific conductance, turbidity).
Levels should be as expected or typical for the water system. For new mains, a stan-
dard heterotrophic plate count test may be required at the option of the purchaser
because new mains do nor typically contain coliform bacteria but often contain
HPC bacteria. if sample results show HPC greater than 500 CFU/mL, flushing
should resume artd another set of HPC and coliform samples collected until no
coliform are present and the HPC is less than 500 CFU/mL.
5.1.5 Record of compliance. The record of compliance shall be the bacte-
riological test results certifying that the water sampled is free of coliform bacteria
contatninarion.
5.1.6 Redirinf non. If the initial disinfection fails to produce satisfac-
tory bacteriological results, or if other results indicate unacceptable water quality.
the main may be reflushed and shall be resampled. If check samples fail to pro-
duce acceptable results, the main shall be rechlorinated by the continuous -feed or
slug method until satisfactory results are obtained —char being acceptable samples
taken as described in Sec, 5.1,1,1.
NOTE; in the cast of new mains, high velocities in the adjacent existing sys-
tem, resulting from flushing the new main, may disturb sediment that has accu-
mulated in the existing mains. When check samples are taken, it is advisable ro
sample water entering the new main ro determine if excessive turbidity is present
that could be interfering with results.
Sec. 5.2 Optional Sampling and Testing
[fa pipeline is not promptly returned to service, the situation should be evalu-
ated to determine if the water quality may have been impacted and if additional
resting is warranted_ Test results should confirm that the water quality is appropri-
ate far distribution. Although this assessment is unique for each system, parameters
considered for testing include disinfectant residual, total coliform bacteria, HPC,
turbidity, pl I, alka]inns% rural chlorine, odor, and specific conductance.
SECTION 6: DELIVERY
this standard has no applicable information for this section.
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APPENDIXA
Chlorine Residual Testing
heir appendix is far infrrrmarion only and is nor a parr of ANSIMWWA CGSI.
SECTION A.1: DPD DROP DILUTION METHOD
(FOR FIELD TEST)
The N, N-diethyl-p-phcnylcncdiamine (DPD) drop dilution method of
approximating total residual chlorine is suitable for concentrations above 10 mglL,
such a those applied in the disinfection of water mains or tanks.
Sec. A.1.1 Apparatus
1. A graduated cylinder for measuring distilled water.
2. An automatic or safety pipette.
3. Two dropping pipettes that deliver a 1-mi. sample in 20 drops. One
pipette is For dispensing the water sample, and the other is For dispensing the DPD
and buffer solutions. The pipettes should not be interchanged.
4. A comparator kit containing a suitable range of standards.
Sec. A.1.2 Reagents
1, DPD indicator solution. Prepare as prescribed in StandardMethodr, far tht
Examination of Water and Warteuwater.
Sec. A.1.3 Procedure
1. Add 10 drops of DPD solurion and 10 drops of buffer solution (or 20 drops
of combined DPD-buffer solution) to a compararor cell.
2. Fill the comparator cell co the 10-mL mark with distilled water.
3. With a dropping pipette, add the water sample one drop as a time; mix
until a red color is formed than matches one oldie color standards.
4. Record the [oral number of drops used and the final chlorine reading
obtained (that is, the chlorine reading of the matched standard).
5. Cakulatc the milligrams per liter of free residual chlorine as Follows:
mg1L chlorine - reading x 200
drops of sample
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SECTION A.2: HIGH -RANGE CHLORINE TEST
KITS
Several manufacturers produce high -range chlorine test kits that arc inex-
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APPENDIX B
Chlorine Dosages
This Appendix is far informatton only and is nor a parr ofANSIIAWWA C651.
Table B.1 Amounts of chemicals required to produce various chlorine concentrations in
100,000 gal (378.5 m3) of water'
Calcium
Hypoehlorite
Desired Sodium Hypoch1oritt Required Required
Chlorine Liquid
Concentration Chlorine 5% Available 10% Available 15% Available 65% Available
in Water Required Chlorine Chlorine Chlorine Chlorine
mglL l6 (kg) gal (4) gal (4) gal (4) l6 (kg)
2 1.7 (0.77) 3.9 (14.7) 2.0 (7.6) 1.3 (4.9) 2.6 (1.18)
10 8.3 (3.76) 19.4 (73.4) 9.9 (37.5) 6.7 (25.4) 12.8 (5.81)
50 42.0 (19.05) 97.0 (367.2) 49.6 (187.8) 33.4 (126.4) 64.0 (29.03)
'Amounts of -sodium hypochlorirc are based en concentrations of available chlorine by volume. For either sodium
hypochlorite or calcium hypochlorite. extended or improper storage of chemicals may have caused a lass of
available chluri ne.
Table B.2 Amounts of chemicals required to produce chlorine concentration of 200 mgfL
in various volumes of water'
Calcium
Hypochlorirc
Sodium Hypochloriie Required Required
Liquid
Volume Chlorine 5% Available 10% Available 15% Available 65% Available
of Warer Required Chlorine Chlorine Chlorine Chlorine
gal I. 16 (g) gal (LJ gal (1) gal (l? 16 (g)
10 (37.9) 0.02 (9.I) 0.04 (0.15) 0.02 (0.08) 0.02 (0.08) 0.03 (13.6)
50 (189.3) 0.10 (45.4) 0.20 (0.76) 0.10 (0.38) 0.07 (0.26) 0.15 (68.0)
100 (378.5) 0.20 (90.7) 0.40 (1.51) 0.20 (0.76) 0.15 (057) 0.30 (136.1)
200 (757.1) 0.40 (181.4) 0.80 (3.03) 0.40 (1.51) 0.30 (1.14) 0.60 (272.2)
'Amounts of -sodium hypoehlorite arc based an eooccntrarions ofavailaSle chlorine by volume. For either sodium
hypochlorite or calcium hypaehlarite. extended or improper storage of chemicals may have caused a loss of
available chlorine.
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IOWARN Agreement
Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement for the Iowa
Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (IdWARN)
AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into by public and private water and wastewater utilities
and emergency management commissions and agencies that have, by executing this
Agreement, manifested their intent to participate in an intrastate program for Mutual Aid and
Assistance among Iowa Water and Wastewater Utilities known as the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program.
This Agreement is authorized under Chapter 29C, Iowa Code, which authorizes mutual aid
arrangements for reciprocal disaster services and recovery. This Agreement is further
authorized as to the public agencies' utility parties hereto by the respective authority of 357,
357A, 358, 364, 384, 386, 388, 389 and 504A Iowa Code, which authorize Water and
Wastewater Utilities that are public agencies to contract to provide services. This Agreement is
further authorized by Section 28E.12 Iowa Code, but this Agreement is not otherwise adopted
pursuant to Chapter 28E, Iowa Code, and is not intended to be a 28E Agreement.
ARTICLE I.
PURPOSE
Recognizing that emergencies may require aid or assistance in the form of personnel,
equipment, and supplies from outside the area of impact, the signatory utilities hereby establish
a program for Mutual Aid and Assistance for Iowa Water and Wastewater Utilities known as the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program'. Through the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program, Members coordinate response activities and share resources during
emergencies, with the support and assistance of the Associated Agencies. This Agreement
sets forth the procedures and standards for the administration of the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program.
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ARTICLE II.
DEFINITIONS
A. Authorized Official — An employee or officer of a Member that is authorized to:
1. Request assistance;
2. Offer assistance;
3. Refuse to offer assistance; or
4. Withdraw assistance under this Agreement.
B. Emergency — A natural or human caused event or circumstance causing, or imminently
threatening to cause, loss of life, injury to person or property, human suffering or financial
loss, and includes, but is not limited to, fire, explosion, flood, severe weather, drought,
earthquake, volcanic activity, spills or releases of oil or hazardous material, contamination,
utility or transportation emergencies, disease, bright, infestation, civil disturbance, riot, war
and terrorism, sabotage or other intentional acts, that are, or could reasonably be, beyond
the capability of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of a IOWARN Mutual Aid
and Assistance Program Member to fully manage and mitigate internally.
C. Members — Any public or private Water or Wastewater Utility that manifests intent to
participate in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program by executing this
Agreement. Members are primarily Iowa Water or Wastewater Utilities, but membership is
open to water and wastewater utilities outside the State of Iowa that operate in areas
contiguous to an Iowa utility Member.
1 Requesting Member — A Member who makes a Requestfor Assistance under the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
2. Responding Member — A Member that responds to a Request for Assistance under the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
3. Non -Responding Member - A Member that does not provide aid or assistance during a
Period of Assistance under the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
0. Associated Agencies — The Iowa Emergency Management Commissions and Agencies and
other non utility participants that agree to provide a support role for the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program by separate agreement or other undertaking approved by the Statewide
Steering Committee. Associated Agencies are not parties to this Agreement and do not
provide or receive emergency services under this Agreement. To the extent Associated
Agencies do provide any emergency services to any Member the terms under which such
services are provided shall be as the provider and recipient shall separately agree. The initial
Associated Agencies include: (1) the Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association;
(2) the Iowa Rural Water Association; (3) the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and (4)
the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division of the Iowa Department of Public
Defense. Additional Associated Agencies may be added by vote of the Statewide Committee.
E. Confidential Information - Any document shared with any signatory of this Agreement that is
marked confidential and that is confidential under Section 22.7 Iowa Code or other exemption
from disclosure under Ch. 22, Code of Iowa.
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F. Request for Assistance. A request by a Requesting Member to any one or more other
Members for mutual aid or assistance in the event of an Emergency under the IOWARN Mutual
Aid and Assistance Program.
F. Period of Assistance — A specified period of time when a Responding Member assists a
Requesting Member. The period commences when personnel, equipment, or supplies depart
from Responding Member's facility and ends when the resources return to their facility (portal to
portal). All protections identified in this Agreement apply during this period. The specified
Period of Assistance may occur during response to or recovery from an emergency, as
previously defined.
G. Statewide Committee — The Statewide Committee established under Article ill.
H. Statewide Chair— The chair of the Statewide Committee selected under Article III.
Statewide Coordinator — The person appointed to such position by the Statewide
Committee as provided under Article III.
J. National Incident Management System (NIMS): A national, standardized approach to
incident management and response that sets uniform processes and procedures for emergency
response operations.
ARTICLE III.
ADMINISTRATION
The ICWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program shall be administered through a Statewide
Committee, a Statewide Chair and a Statewide Coordinator. The Statewide Committee shall
provide coordination of the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program before, during, and
after an emergency and shall include regional representatives from across the state. The
designated regions shall be consistent with the regions established by the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources. The Statewide Committee shall consist of one Member representative from
each region selected by the Members in such region by written ballot and a Statewide Chair
selected by the Members annually by written ballot, plus one non -voting representative of each
Associate Agency. The Statewide Committee shall meet at least annually and shall plan and
coordinate emergency planning and response activities for the IOWARN Mutual Aid and
Assistance Program under the leadership of the Statewide Chair. The Statewide Committee
shall appoint a Statewide Coordinator from among the employees of the Members or
Associated Agencies who shall facilitate, coordinate, and administer the activities of the
IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program under the direction of the Statewide Committee.
The Statewide Committee shall establish rules of procedure for the conduct of committee
business.
Meetings of the Statewide Committee shall be conducted in accordance with the Iowa Open
Meetings Law, Chapter21, laws Code.
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ARTICLE 1V.
PROCEDURES
In coordination with the emergency management and public health system of the state, the
Statewide Committee shall develop operational and planning procedures for the IOWARN
Mutual Ald and Assistance Program. These procedures shall be reviewed at least annually and
updated as needed by the Statewide Committee and shall be set forth in an IOWARN Mutual
Aid and Assistance Program Manual and an IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Handbook.
ARTICLE V.
REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
A. Member Responsibility: Members shall: (1) identify an Authorized Official and alternates: (2)
provide contact information, including 24-hour access; and (3) provide information on
resources that may be available from the utility For mutual aid and assistance response.
Such contact information shall be updated annually or when changes occur, shall be
provided to the State Committee for inclusion in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance
Program Manual and the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Handbook.
In the event of an Emergency, a Members Authorized Official may request mutual aid and
assistance directly from a specific Member by making a Request for Assistance to such
Member or may make a general Request for Assistance to the Statewide Coordinator.
Requests for Assistance can be made orally or in writing. When made orally, the specific
request for personnel, equipment, and supplies shall be subsequently confirmed in writing
as soon as practicable. Requests for Assistance to a Member shall be directed to the
Authorized Official of any Member. If a Request for Assistance is made to the Statewide
Coordinator, the Statewide Coordinator shall forward the Request for Assistance to one or
more Authorized Officials of Members For direct response to the Requesting Member.
Specific detailed protocols for making and responding to Requests for Assistance shall be
set forth in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program Manual and the IOWARN
Mutual Aid and Assistance Handbook.
B. Response to a Request For Assistance — Members are not obligated to respond to a request.
After a Member receives a Request for Assistance, the Authorized Official shall evaluate
whether or not to respond, whether resources are available to respond, or if other
circumstances would hinder response. Following the evaluation, the Authorized Official
shall, as soon as possible, Inform the Requesting Member whether it will respond. If the
Member is willing and able to provide assistance, the Member shall inform the Requesting
Member about the type of available resources and the approximate arrival time of such
assistance.
C. Discretion of Responding Members Authorized Official — Execution of this Agreement does
not create any duty to respond to a Request for Assistance. When a Member receives a
Request for Assistance, the Authorized Official shall have sole and absolute discretion as to
whether or not to respond, or the availability of resources to be used in such response. An
Authonzed Member's decisions on the availability of resources shall be final.
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ARTICLE VI.
RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL
A. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement,
the Requesting Member and Responding Member shall be organized and shall function
under the National incident Management System.
B. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding
Member, the Responding Members employees come under the direction and control of the
Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the
needs identified by the Requesting Member. The Requesting Members Authorized Official
shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisors of the Responding
Member. The Responding Member's designated supervisors must keep accurate records of
work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance.
C. Food and Shelter — Whenever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self
sufficient for up to 72 hours. When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply
reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member
is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding Member personnel, the Responding
Member's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet
the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not
exceed the normal cost For such resources for that area. To the extent Food and Sheffer
costs exceed the normal costs for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that
the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless
otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing
the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing
food and shelter, if such resources are not otherwise provided by the Requesting Member.
D. Communication — The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel
with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio
equipment, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel.
E. Status — Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member's officers and
employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in
their respective jurisdictions.
F. Licenses and Permits — To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that
hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills
shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective
credentials during the specified Period of Assistance.
G. Right to Withdraw — The Responding Member's Authorized Official retains the right to
withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding
Members sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be
communicated to the Requesting Member's Authorized Official as soon as is practicable
under the circumstances.
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ARTICLE VII.
COST- REIMBURSEMENT
The Requesting Member shall reimburse the Responding Member for each of the following
categories of costs incurred during the specified Period of Assistance as agreed in whole or in
part by both parties; provided, that any Responding Member may, if it so elects, assume in
whole or in part such foss, damage, expense, or other cost, or may loan such equipment or
donate such services to the Requesting Member without charge or cost
A. Personnel — The Responding Member shall be reimbursed by the Requesting Member for
personnel costs incurred for work performed during the specified Period of Assistance.
Responding Member personnel costs shall be calculated according to the terms provided in
their employment contracts or other conditions of employment. The Responding Members
designated supervisors must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during
the specified Period of Assistance. Requesting Member reimbursement to the Responding
Member may consider all personnel costs, including salaries or hourly wages, costs for
fringe benefits, and indirect costs.
B. Equipment — The Requesting Member shall reimburse the Responding Member for the use
of equipment during the specified Period of Assistance, including, but not limited to,
reasonable rental rates, all fuel, lubrication, maintenance, transportation, and
loading/unloading of loaned equipment. All equipment shall be returned to the Responding
Member in substantially the same condition the equipment was in at the time it was supplied
to the Requesting Member as soon as is practicable and reasonable under the
circumstances. At a minimum, rates for equipment use must be based on the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Schedule of Equipment Rates. If a Responding
Member uses rates different from those in the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates, the
Responding Member must provide such rates orally or in writing to the Requesting Member
prior to supplying the equipment. Mutual agreement on which rates are used must be
reached in writing prior to dispatch of the equipment. Reimbursement for equipment not
referenced on the FEMA Schedule of Equipment Rates must be developed based on actual
recovery of costs. If Responding Member must lease a piece of equipment while its
equipment is being repaired, Requesting Member shall reimburse Responding Member for
such rental costs.
C. Materials and Supplies — The Requesting Member must reimburse the Responding Member
in kind or at actual replacement cost, plus handling charges, for use of expendable or non-
returnable supplies. The Responding Member must not charge direct fees or rental charges
to the Requesting Member for other supplies and reusable items that are returned to the
Responding Member in a clean, damage -free condition. Reusable supplies that are
returned to the Responding Member with damage that renders them unusable must be
treated as expendable supplies for purposes of cost reimbursement.
D Payment Period — The Responding Member must provide an itemized bill to the Requesting
Member for all expenses incurred by the Responding Member while providing assistance
under this Agreement. The Requesting Member must send the itemized bill not later than
(90) ninety days following the end of the Period of Assistance. The Responding Member
may request additional periods of time within which to submit the itemized bill, and
Requesting Member shall not unreasonably withhold consent to such request. The
Requesting Member must pay the bill in full on or before the forty-fifth (45'h) day following
the billing date. The Requesting Member may request additional periods of time within
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which to pay the itemized bill. and Responding Member shall not unreasonably withhold
consent to such request, provided. however, that all payment shall occur not later than one-
year after the date a final itemized bill is submitted to the Requesting Member.
E. Records — Each Responding Member and their duly authorized representatives shall have
access to a Requesting Members books, documents, notes, reports, papers and records
which are directly pertinent to the Request for Assistance made pursuant to this Agreement
for the purposes of reviewing the accuracy of a cast bill or making a financial, maintenance
or regulatory audit Each Requesting Member and their duly authorized representatives
shall have access to a Responding Member's books, documents, notes. reports. papers and
records which are directly pertinent to a Response to a Request for Assistance made
pursuant to this Agreement far the purposes of reviewing the accuracy of a cost bill or
making a financial, maintenance or regulatory audit. Such records shall be maintained for at
least three (3) years or longer where required by law.
ARTICLE VIII.
DISPUTES
If any controversy or claim arises out of. or relates to, the execution of the Agreement, including,
but not limited to, alleged breach of the Agreement, the disputing Members shall first attempt to
resolve the dispute by negotiation, followed by mediation and finally shall be settled by
arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any court of
competent jurisdiction may enter the judgment rendered by the arbitrators as final judgment that
is binding on the parties.
ARTICLE IX.
REQUESTING MEMBER'S DUTY TO INDEMNIFY
Except as provided in Article XIII pertaining to Insurance, the Requesting Member shall assume
the defense of. fully indemnify and hold harmless, the Responding Member, its officers and
employees, from all claims. loss. damage, injury and liability of every kind, nature and
description. directly or indirectly arising from Responding Member's work during a specified
Period of Assistance. The scope of the Requesting Member's duty to indemnify includes, but is
not limited to. suits arising from, or related to, negligent or wrongful use of equipment or
supplies on loan to the Requesting Member, or faulty workmanship or other negligent acts,
errors or omissions by Requesting Member or the Responding Member personnel.
The Requesting Members duty to indemnify is subject to, and shall be applied consistent with,
the conditions set forth in Article X.
ARTICLE X.
SIGNATORY INDEMNIFICATION
In the event of a liability, claim, demand, action, or proceeding of whatever kind or nature arising
out of a specified Period of Assistance, the Requesting Member shall have a duty to defend,
indemnify, save and hold harmless all Non -Responding Members. their officers, agents and
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employees from any liability, claim, demand, action, or proceeding of whatever kind or nature
arising out of a Period of Assistance.
ARTICLE XI,
WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMS
The Responding Member is responsible for providing worker's compensation and other injury
and death benefits for its employees and for administering worker's compensation for its
employees. The Requesting Member is responsible for providing worker's compensation and
other injury and death benefits for its employees and for administering worker's compensation
for its employees.
ARTICLE XII.
NOTICE
A Member who becomes aware of a claim or suit that in anyway, directly or indirectly,
contingently or otherwise. affects or might affect other Members of this Agreement shall provide
prompt and timely notice to the Members who may be affected by the suit or claim. Each
Member reserves the right to participate in the defense of such claims or suits as necessary to
protect its own interests.
ARTICLE XIII.
INSURANCE
Members of this Agreement shall maintain an insurance policy or maintain a self insurance
program that covers activities that it may undertake by virtue of membership in the IOWARN
Mutual Aid and Assistance Program. Each Member waives subrogation for any injury or
damage covered by its own insurance against any other member.
ARTICLE XIV.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
To the fullest extent allowed by Chapter 22, lowa Code or other applicable law, each Member
and Associated Agency shall maintain in the strictest confidence and shall take all reasonable
steps necessary to prevent the disclosure of any Confidential Information disclosed under this
Agreement. If any Member, Associated Participant, third party or other entity requests or
demands, by subpoena or otherwise, that a Member or Associated Participant disclose any
Confidential Information disclosed under this Agreement, the Member or Associated Participant
shall immediately notify the owner of the Confidential Information and shall take all reasonable
steps necessary to prevent the disclosure of any Confidential Information by asserting all
applicable rights and privileges with respect to such information and shall cooperate fully in any
judicial or administrative proceeding relating thereto.
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ARTICLE XV.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective after the Water and Wastewater Utility's authorized
representative executes the Agreement and the Statewide Committee Chair receives the
Agreement. The Statewide Committee Chair shall maintain a master list of all Members and
Associated Agencies in the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program.
ARTICLE XVI,
WITHDRAWAL
A Member may withdraw from this Agreement by providing written notice of its intent to
withdraw to the Statewide Chair. Withdrawal takes effect 60 days after the appropriate officials
receive notice. Withdrawal from this Agreement shall in no way affect a Requesting Members
duty to reimburse a Responding Member for cost incurred during a Period of Assistance, which
duty shall survive such withdrawal.
ARTICLE XVII.
MODIFICATION
No provision of this Agreement may be modified, altered or rescinded by individual parties to the
Agreement. Modifications to this Agreement may be due to programmatic operational changes
to support the agreement, legislative action, creation of an interstate aid and assistance
agreement, or other developments. Modifications to this Agreement may be proposed by the
Statewide Committee. The Statewide Committee Chair shall provide written notice to all
Members of proposed modifications to this Agreement together with a written ballot allowing
Members to vote for or against the proposed modification. A proposed modification shall
become effective only if it is approved by written vote of at least a majority of the Members.
Approved modifications shall take effect 60 days after the date upon which notice of the
approved modification is sent to the Members.
ARTICLE XVIII.
SEVERABILITY
The parties agree that if any term or provision of this Agreement is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining terms
and provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall be
construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain the particular term or provision held
to be invalid.
ARTICLE XIX.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS
This Agreement supersedes all prior Agreements between Members to the extent that such
prior Agreements are inconsistent with this Agreement.
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ARTICLE XX.
PROHIBITION ON THIRD PARTIES AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS/DUTIES
This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Members and no person or entity shall have any
rights under this Agreement as a third party beneficiary. Assignments of benefits and
delegations of duties created by this Agreement are prohibited and shall be without effect.
ARTICLE XXI.
INTRASTATE AND INTERSTATE IOWARN MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
To the extent practicable, Members shall participate in Mutual Aid and Assistance activities
conducted under the State of lows Mutual Aid and Assistance Program and the Interstate
Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) as set forth in Chapter 29C, Iowa Code.
Members may voluntarily agree to participate in an interstate mutual aid and assistance
program for water and wastewater utilities through this Agreement if such a program Is
established.
Now, therefore, in consideration of the covenants and obligations set forth in this Agreement,
the Water and Wastewater Utility or other Agency listed here manifests its intent to be a
Member of the IOWARN Mutual Aid and Assistance Program by executing this Agreement on
this 7th day of April 2009.
WateriWastewater Utility or Agency: City of Dubuque
By:
chael C. Van Mifligen
Title: City Manager
By:
Title
Please Print Name
Approved pfrfo form and legality
By
Attomey for Utility
Please Print Name
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Part 4: Water Department Operations
and Vendor Contact Information
Purpose
The purpose of this part of the document is to supplement the Continuity
of Operations Plan within the Water Plant and Distribution Department.
This manual is also a tool to be used during the transition period for a new
or acting Water Department Manager. The intent is to help understand
the basic policies, procedures, expectations, and day-to-day
responsibilities of the Water Department and Manager.
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DIJBUQUE VISION STATEMENT
2019
City Council
Goals & Priorities
City of Dubuque
Goals 2024
• Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with
Economic Prosperity
Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe
• Livable Neighborhoods & Housing: Great Place to Live
• Financially Responsible, High -Performance City Organization:
Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
2019-2021
POLICY AGENDA
TOP PRIORITIES (in alphabetical order)
• Dream Center: Facilities & Programs
• Emerald Ash Borer Program
• Human Resources Policies & Handbook Revision
• Imagine Dubuque: Implementation
• Major Street Improvement Plan: Project Priority & Funding
• Parking Ramp Maintenance: Funding
2019-2021
MANAGEMENT AGENDA
TOP PRIORITIES (in alphabetical order)
■ Bee Branch Creek Projects: Next Steps
• CHANGE Program: True North Housing Initiative & Bee Branch
Healthy Homes Resiliency Program
• Equitable Poverty Prevention: Action Plan
• Industrial Park Development
• Leisure Services Facilities Deferred Maintenance Assessment
• Multi-Tered Housing Inspection Program
■ Park Development Projects for Non-TIF(Tax-Increment
Financing), Donated Park Sites
• Traffic Signal Synchronization/STREETS
THE CITY OF
DUB•
E
Masterpiece an the Mississipp¢lA
• Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing
Natural Resources
Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community
that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable
410 Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences
and Activities
Connected Community: Equitable Transportation,
Technology Infrastructure, and Mobility
Policy Agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision by the City
Council, or need a major Funding decision by the City Council, or issues that need City
Council leadership in the community or with other governmental bodies. The policy
agenda is divided into top priorities and high priorities.
HIGH PRIORITIES (in alphabetical order)
• Brain Health Strategy & Action Plan
• Debt Reduction Plan: Re -Affirmation
• Fountain of Youth: Funding
• Four Mounds/HEART Program: Funding
• Street Maintenance Program: Increased Funding
• Transit Vehicle Replacement Funding
Management agenda items are issues for which the City Council has set the overall
direction and provided initial funding, may require further City Council action
or Funding, or are major management projects that may take multiple years to
implement. The management agenda is divided into top priorities and high priorities.
HIGH PRIORITIES (in alphabetical order)
• Dubuque Riverfront Master Plan (Corps of Engineers)
• Citywide Departmental Work Order System
Implementation
• Innovation & Entrepreneurial Strategy
• School Resource Officer: Implementation
• Southwest Arterial Business Development
• Water & Resource Recovery Center: Nutrient Trading
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MANAGEMENT
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Items that are underway and budgeted. Staff is
implementing and providing updates to City Council.
Projects that are underway and budgeted. Staff is
implementing and providing updates to City Council.
iv MAJOR
" PROJECTS
Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity
Management in Progress
• Business Development at the Airport: University of
Dubuque
• GDDC Retail Attraction Strategy
■ Downtown Housing Creation Strategy
• Riverfront Lease Sites
■ Federal Opportunity Zones
• Brownfield Grants
• FAA Supplemental Funding
• Air Charters to Leisure Destinations
Major Projects
▪ Demarcation Point Relocation [Phone Line Termination Paint]
• old Air Terminal Demolition
Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe
nnalicsgeuneIit Ili rrug� e�:.
• Police Reaccreditation
■ Humane Society Contract Renewal
• WRRC: Certification of Environmental
• CAD Connection to City Cameras Network
■ Traffic Camera System
• School Safety and Security Plan and Protocols
• Dispatcher Training Program
• Communication National Quality Assurance
• Healthcare for Residents from Pacific Islands
• Smart 911 Personal and Building Profile Marketing
• Quick Response Pumper
• Fire Accreditation
• Police Officer Recruitment & Retention
• P25 Radio System Building & Implementation
• Panic Button for City Facilities
• Ambulance Staffing Alternatives
• Police Department Transition to New Caliber Weapons
Major Projects
• Crescent Community Health Center. Clinic Construction
• Fire Headquarters and Stations ADA Compliance
• Fire Stations HVAC and Lighting Improvements
• Multicultural Family Center Construction
Livable Neighborhoods & Housing: Great Place to Live
Management in Progress
• Barrington Lakes Reservoir Abandonment
• Code Enforcement: Accela Program
• Downtown Commercial Buildings Evaluatio &
Assessment Project
Major Projects
• Lowell Street Retaining Wall Repair: Funding
• Historic Millwork District Parking Lot and Signage
...CYNT' HP_ D C'_ EAN-UP GRANTS BEAUTIFY OUR COMMUNITY
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VISIDUTEMENT
RSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TRAINING
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Financially Responsible, High -Performance City Organization:
Sustainable, Equitable, and Effective Service Delivery
Management in Progress
• Third St. Data Center
• ADA Compliance Transition
• Aerial Photography & Control Monumentation
• Cartegraph OMS System Asset Management
Expansion
• Certified Financial Report Software Conversion
• City Website; Redesign
• Community Resident Survey and Actions
• Diverse Applicants Recruitment Strategy
• Financial Management Software: Study & Draft RFP
• Health Benefits Consulting and Actuarial Services
• High Performing Organization/Outcome-driven
Decision -making Strategy
• Indirect Rate for Grants
• Internal Liquor License Approval Process
• InVision Facility Management Software
• I -Net Connection for Remote Site
• Liquor License Process
• New Employee and Promoted Employee Orientation and
Support Program
■ Paperless Accounts Payable Workflow Development &
Implementation
• Workers Compensation Claims Management
Major Projects
• City Hall Sidewalks Heating System
• City Hall Annex Windows Replacement
Sustainable Environment: Preserving and
Enhancing Natural Resources
Management in Progress
• Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan
• Flood Control System: Corps of Engineers Project Approval
• FOG (Fats, Oils, & Greases) Program
• Glass Collection Drop-off Programs
• Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
• Lead & Copper Rule Compliance Water Sampling & Testing
• Public Education on Bikeable)Walkable Dubuque
• Sanitary Sewer System Condition Assessment
• Sewer Infrastructure Asset Management Plan
Major Projects
• 17th St./W. Locust St. HUD Resiliency Storm Sewer
Improvement Project
• 22nd St./Kaufman Ave. HUD Resiliency Storm Sewer
Improvement Project
• Bee Branch Culvert Project Under Railroad
• Bee Branch Gates/Pump Station
• Cell 9 Landfill Project: Phase 4
• Fire Hydrants Installation [former Vernon Water System]
• Pressure Reducing Valve Implementation
■ Sanitary ForcemainVRiverbank Stabilization Project (US
Corps of Engineers)
• SCADA Overhaul: Water
• Roosevelt Street Water Tower Project
• Vernon Well Abandonment
• WRRC Outfall Manhole Reconstruction
• Water Tank Inspection Program & Maintenance
• Water Lines Extension — SW Arterial
• West 3rd St. Generator
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management in progress and major projects: continued
Parntership for a Better Dubuque:
Building Our Community that is Viable, Livabte, and Equitable
Management in Progress
• 2020 Census Complete Count
• Campaign for Grade Level Reading- Community Solution Action Plan
• City Racial Equity Toolkit: Results -based Accountability
• Civic Action Plan & Civic Leaders Program
• Equity Training for City Staff
• My Brother's Keeper
• Welcoming & Connecting with New Residents Program (GDDC)
Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation
Experiences and Activities
Management in Progress
• All Community Reads Event
• Americorps
• Changing Lives Through Literature Program
• EB Lyons Center Partnership Development
• Library Marketing Campaign
• Pollinator Habitat in Park System
AMERICORPS READFNG TUTOR
Management in Progress
■ Bunker Hill Golf Course Irrigation
• Comiskey Park Renovation
• Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration
Project
■ English Ridge & Eagle Valley Subdivision Parks
• Grand River Center: Upgrade Projects
• Miracle League Complex
• Veterans Pond: Dedication
Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and Mobility
Management in Progress
• ADA Pads For Bus Stops
• BUILD Grant & Other Grants
• Bus Routes: Update Maps
• Comprehensive Pavement Preservation Plan
• Downtown Parking Ordinance
• Ramps Structural Analysis
• Smart Tool for Integrated Parking Platform
• Smart Technology for Transportation Data
Collection
• Transportation Customer App
• WiFi in Fixed Routes
• WiFi in Intermodal & Intermodal Lobby
Major Projects
• Chavanelle Road Hike/Bike Trail
• Chavenelle Road Rehabilitation
• Four-laning Southwest Arterial(US52)
• Highway 52 Repaving
• North Cascade Rd. Reconstruction to Timber Hyrst
Subdivision) & Water Main Extension
• Northwest Arterial Upgrade (IDOT)
• Parking Lot Re -striping
• Roundabouts
• Washington Street Improvements (7th to 9th)
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Water Department Manager Responsibilities and Tasks
The Water Department Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance,
and budget of the water treatment plant, the water distribution infrastructure, and all
associated department facilities.
Through the responsibilities and tasks associated with the position is outlined in this
manual, the Manager must be flexible at all times including after hours to balance and
blend operation activities with staff to meet the needs of the system and to achieve its
goals by providing the best service possible to the public.
This is achieved by accomplishing the following tasks:
1. Supervises and administers twenty-five employees. One (1) water plant
manager, one (1) confidential account clerk, one (1) industrial maintenance
mechanic, one (1) industrial electrician, one(1) water operations supervisor, seven
(7)water plant operators, one (1) distribution supervisor, one (1) distribution
foreman, one (1) project engineer, one (1) GIS specialist, three (3) meter repair
workers, six (6) distribution maintenance employees.
a. Goals and objectives per division reviewed, approved, and monitored
b. New policies, procedures and products for the water department
investigated, evaluated, recommended and implemented
c. Coordination and cooperation between divisions and departments
d. Administrative requirements fulfilled
e. Customer service standards followed
2. Reviews and recommends department budgets, budget transfers, payroll,
equipment and chemical purchases.
a. Expenses do not exceed approved budget
b. Approve purchases ($1,000.00 limits)
c. Budget transfers are justified and documented
d. Equipment and clerical purchases follow guidelines and format
e. Travel authorizations and expense reports abide by procedures
f. Projections for five-year improvements (Operation and C.I.P.)
3. Review and make recommendations on personnel matters for twenty-five (25)
employees.
a. Salary recommendations follow approved guidelines
b. Performance evaluations completed on time
c. Corrective measures actions follow guidelines
d. Employee coaching & leadership
e. Grievances/complaints follow guidelines
f. Executing and compliance with City personnel policy
g. Execution and compliance with Union Contract
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4. Establishes and provides for ongoing training programs for personnel.
a. Cross training between sections
b. Technical training programs within divisions documented
c. Procedural manuals kept up to date
d. Technical training opportunities offered equally to all employees
e. Schedule and provide continuous training for employees to achieve State
license requirements
5. Participates actively in management decisions
a. Internal and external implications considered
b. Department head meetings attended when scheduled
c. City Manager's meeting, when scheduled
d. Policy/procedures clarified when requested and as needed
e. Special project assignments completed on time
f. Inter -office and inter -city problems resolved expeditiously
g. Participate and attend monthly management team meetings
h. Participate and attend weekly or as needed Task Force Meetings
i. Participate and assist, on interview committee for new hires
j. Actively participate on State Boards Associations in the Water Industry
6. Resolve customer complaints/problems
a. Customer complaints handled within 24 hours
b. Consistent procedures are developed and followed
c. Exceptional circumstances addressed and resolved within 48 hours
7. Keep abreast of changes in local, State and Federal statues, administrative
regulations, ordinances, etc. for changes with impact on operations (monitor and
execute)
a. Local plumbing, electrical and health codes
b. State plumbing, electrical and health codes
c. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Rules and Regulations
d. Safe Drinking Water Act
e. Compliance to Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Regulations
f. American Water Works Associations (AWWA) Standards and Practices
g. Local, State and Federal Fuel Storage Rules and Regulations
h. Chemical Material Safety Procedures
i. OSHA/IOSHA Safety Rules and Regulations (Chemical safety, equipment
safety, employee safety and public safety)
j. Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations of transfer of
chemicals and products.
k. Provide feedback on proposed legislation and regulating changes prior to
and during session for proper development
I. Develop and execute action plans to implement changes
m. Department of Homeland Security rules and regulations
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8. Available to participate in media interviews
a. Local newspaper, Telegraph Herald
b. Local and state television
c. Others upon request
The responsibilities and tasks associated with the Water Department Manager require
him/her to be knowledgeable in a wide variety of complex areas. It is his/her
responsibility to balance and achieve these activities as they occur.
Should the Manager need assistance he/she is to contact the City Manager and/or
known professionals for assistance in the area of difficulties.
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Organizational Charts
Citizens of Dubuque
City Attorney
Library
Management/Legislative
Srrstainahility
Cable 1V
Parking
Geographic
Information
Systems
Transit
Elected by the
Citizens of Dubuque
City Council
City Manager
Building
Services
Emergency
Communications
Finance &
Budget
Health Services
Human
Resources
information
Services
Planning
Services
Public
Information
Transportation
Services
Water &
Resource
Recovery Center
Appointed by the
City Council
City Clerk
Economic
Development
Engineering
Fire
Housing &
Community
Development
Human Rights
Leisure
Services
Police
Public Works
Water
Appointed by the
Library Board of
Trustees
Airport
Neighborhood
Development
Arts & Cultural
Affair s
Ambulance Emergency
Services Management
Advancing Community
Equity Engagement
Recreation Parks
Civic Center
GI and River
Center
Multicultural
Family Center
Appoirted by the
Airport Commission
Appointed by the
City Manager
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WATER DEPARTMENT
(26.07 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS)
(1) Water
Distribution
Supervisor
(1) Water
Distribution
Foreman
(1)
Engineering
Assistant
(1) Meter
Repair Worker
II
(2) Equipment
Operator!!
(5) Distribution
Workers
(2.8) Meter
Repair Worker
(1) Water
Department
Manager
(1)
Confidential
Account Clerk
(1) GIS
Specialist
(7) Plant
Operators
(0.5) GIS
Seasonal
Interns
(1) Equipment
Mechanic
(1) Electronic
Technician
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Employee
Certifications
Name Start Date
Title
Salary Water
Grade Treatment
Water
Distribution
Backflow
CPR
Other
Water Dist. GIS Specialist
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Equipment Operator II
Water Department Manager
Water Plant Operator
Water Plant Operator
Water Plant Operator
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Water Plant Operator
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Water Plant Equipment Mechanic
Water Distribution Foreman
Water Plant Operator
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Water Dist. Maintenance Worker
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Water Engineering Assistant
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Water Meter Repair Worker I
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Water Meter Repair Worker I
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Water Meter Repair Worker II
Water Dist. Equipment Operator II
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Water Dist. Supervisor
Water Plant Operator
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CDepartment Owned Property
NAME ADDRESS
PARCEL NUMBER
AIRPORT STATION
AIRPORT TANK
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ASBURY TANK
BUNKER HILL PUMP STATION
COLLEGE TANK
EAGLE POINT TANK
EAGLE POINT WATER PLANT
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MT CARMEL PUMP STATION
OLYMPIC HEIGHTS
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PARK HILL TANK
PARK HILL TANK
PENNSYLVANIA TANK
STAFFORD ST BOOSTER STATION
WELL #10 - shallow
WELL #2 - shallow
LWELL #3 - shallow
WELL #4 - shallow
WELL #5 - deep
WELL # deep
WELL #7 - deep
LWELL #8 - deep
—
WELL #9 - shallow
WEST 3RD RESERVOIR
VERNON WATER TOWER
BARRINGTON LAKES — LOT 8,
BLOCK 8, B.L. NO.2
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Department Manuals and Resources
A copy of the following manuals and resources can be found in the Water Department
Manger's office unless otherwise noted.
1. Administrative Policies
2. ADA guidelines
3. The International Union of Operating Engineers Contract
Stewards:
4. Water Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Manual
5. Water Distribution Operation and Maintenance Manual
6. Water Department Water Specifications
7. Water Plant Confined Space Inventory
8. Water Distribution Confined Space inventory
9. Competent Person Manual (OSHA)
10. Backflow Prevention Program
11. Confined Space Entry Program
12. Severe Weather Plan
13. Fourth Zone 1.2 MG Water Tower Operating and Maintenance Manual
14. Iowa American water Works Association (IWWA) directory
15. Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Directory
16. City of Dubuque Goal Setting Manuals
17. City of Dubuque Regulatory Code, icon access from desktop
18.Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) Report
19.Water distribution computerized leak detection report
20.Water Department Task Force Report on Effectiveness and Efficiency
21.Incident Command System (NIMS)
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22. Miscellaneous Water Industry Reference Manuals
23. Previously completed project files can be found in the file room at the Water
Plant, located on second floor when entering the maintenance worker office
area.
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Union Contract
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
AFL-CIO - LOCAL #234
JULY 1, 2017 through JUNE 30, 2022
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PREAMBLE
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
(hereafter called the City) and the International Union of Operating Engineers AFL-CIO
Local #234 (hereafter called the Union) and between the City and the Union on behalf of
the employees in the Bargaining Unit, recognized and described in ARTICLE I,
RECOGNITION of this Agreement.
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OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL #234 CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE i
ARTICLE 1 RECOGNITION 2
ARTICLE II GENERAL CONDITIONS 3
ARTICLE III NO STRIKE CLAUSE 4
ARTICLE IV CITY/UNION REPRESENTATIVES 4
ARTICLE V UNION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE 4
ARTICLE VI NONDISCRIMINATION 5
ARTICLE VII PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR UNION DUES 5
ARTICLE VIII UNIFORMS 6
ARTICLE IX PAYDAY 7
ARTICLE X ADEQUATE WASH FACILITIES 8
ARTICLE XI STATE CERTIFICATION 8
ARTICLE XII MEAL REIMBURSEMENT 8
ARTICLE XIII LUNCH PERIOD 8
ARTICLE XIV SAFETY EYE CLASS POLICY 9
ARTICLE XV JURY DUTY 10
ARTICLE XVI SENIORITY 11
ARTICLE XVII JOB POSTING 13
ARTICLE XVIII SHIFT TRANSFER (Voluntary) 14
ARTICLE XIX JOB CLASSIFICATION WITH SPECIAL RATES 14
ARTICLE XX LEAVES OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY 15
ARTICLE XXI FUNERAL LEAVE 15
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OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL #234 CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
ARTICLE XXII
ARTICLE XXIII
ARTICLE XXIV
ARTICLE XXV
ARTICLE XXVI
ARTICLE XXVII
ARTICLE XXVI!II
ARTICLE XXIX
ARTICLE XXX
ARTICLE XXXI
ARTICLE XXXII
ARTICLE XXXII'
ARTICLE XXXIV
ARTICLE XXXV
ARTICLE XXXVI
ARTICLE XXXVII
ARTICLE XXXVI II
ARTICLE XXXIX
ARTICLE XXXIX
ARTICLE XXXXI
ARTICLE XXXXII
SICK LEAVE 16
INJURY LEAVE 18
PREGNANCY LEAVE 18
VACATIONS 19
CASUAL ❑AY 20
GROUP INSURANCE .. 22
HOURS OF WORK 23
SHIFT PREMIUM PAY 24
OVERTIME PAY 24
HOLIDAYS 25
STANDBY PAY 26
TANK CLIMBING PAY 26
CALLBACK 26
LONGEVITY 27
CLEANING UP TIME 27
PART TIME EMPLOYEES 27
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 28
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE 29
WAGE PLAN 30
SAVINGS CLAUSE 35
DURATION AND NEGOTIATIONS 35
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ARTICLE I
RECOGNITION
The City recognizes the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #234, certified
by the Public Employment Relations Board in Case No. 249, and amended in Cases No.
1545, 2211, 7066 and 8287 as the exclusive bargaining representative for certain
employees of the City of Dubuque. The following has been determined as the bargaining
unit:
INCLUDED:
Water Pollution Control Department and Water Department: Laboratory Technician I,
Plant Mechanic, Electronic Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Equipment Mechanic,
Equipment Operator II, Plant Operator (certified and non certified), Assistant Plant
Operator, Water Meter Repairworker I, Water Meter Repairworker II, Maintenanceworker,
Truck Driver, Laborer. Parking Division: Parking Meter Checker, Ramp Cashier, Head
Ramp Cashier. Building Services Department: Inspector I, Custodian I and Custodian H.
Finance Department: Account Clerk I, Water Meter Serviceworker 1, Water Meter
Serviceworker II, Senior Cashier, Cashier, Clerk. Housing and Community Development
Department: Inspector I. Emergency Communications Department: Public Safety
Dispatcher.
EXCLUDED:
All other employees of the City of Dubuque not represented by a certified employee
organization and all supervisory, confidential, temporary, seasonal and limited term
employees and all other employees excluded by Iowa Code section 20.4.
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ARTICLE [1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Public Employer Rights
Public employers shall have, when not in conflict with other provisions of this Agreement, in
addition to all powers, duties, and rights established by constitutional provision, statute,
ordinance, charter, or special act, the exclusive power, duty, and the right to:
A. Direct the work of its public employees.
B. Hire, promote, demote, transfer, assign and retain public employees in positions
within the public agency.
C. Suspend or discharge public employees for proper cause.
D. Relieve public employees from duties because of lack of work or for other legitimate
reasons.
E. Maintain the efficiency of governmental operations.
E. Determine and implement methods. means, assignments and personnel by which
the public employer's operations are to be conducted.
G. Take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the mission of the public
employer.
H. Initiate, prepare, certify and administer its budget.
f. Exercise all powers and duties granted to the public employer by law.
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ARTICLE III
NO STRIKE CLAUSE
It shall be unlawful for any public employee or any employee organization, directly or
indirectly, to induce, instigate, encourage, authorize, ratify, or participate in a strike against
any public employer.
It shall be unlawful for any public employer to authorize, consent to, or condone a strike; or
to pay or agree to pay any public employee for any day in which the employee participates
in a strike; or to pay any increase in compensation or benefits to any public employee in
response to or as a result of any strike or any act which violates the first paragraph of this
Article.
Any other provisions as stipulated in Public Employment Relations Act, Chapter 20, Code
of Iowa, shall be applicable.
ARTICLE IV
CITYIUNION REPRESENTATIVES
The Union shall provide the City with a list of representatives by name, position and area
which each representative serves (if steward). Changes in this list shall be furnished to the
City promptly. The City need not recognize any Union representative of whom it has not
been informed.
The City shall provide the Union with a list of supervisors in each area and shall also
provide notification of any changes.
ARTICLE V
UNION NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE
For employees on the Negotiating Committee who are negotiating during their normal
hours of work, the City shall pay not more than four (4) employees at the straight time rate.
No compensation shall be paid to employees who are negotiating outside of their normal
work hours.
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ARTICLE VI
NONDISCRIMINATION
There shall be no discrimination against any employee in the bargaining unit be either
party to this Agreement because of mental or physical disability, age, sex, marital status,
race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
Complaints Involving an allegation of discrimination may be filed with the appropriate
agency but shall not be a proper subject for the grievance procedure of this Agreement or
the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 400, Code of Iowa.
ARTICLE V!1
PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR UNION DUES
During the terms of this Agreement, after receipt of a proper "Authorization for Dues
Checkoff" card signed by the employee, the City agrees to deduct the uniformly required
dues as certified by the financial secretary of the Union. Such dues shall be transmitted by
the City to the financial secretary of the Union within fifteen (15) work days from the date of
the deduction.
It is understood and agreed to by the City, the Union and the employee that the dues
checkoff authorization may be terminated by the employee at any time by giving thirty (30)
days written notice.
The City shall have no obligation to deduct or collect dues from a Union member whose net
pay for a payroll period, after all other deductions is insufficient to cover the total authorized
deductions for that payroll period. The Union shall hold the City harmless against any
claims or lawsuits instituted or any losses incurred because of the City's performance of its
obligations under this Article. The Union further agrees to refund the City any amounts
paid to the Union in error. Any disagreement regarding the interpretation or application of
this Article shall not be a proper subject for the grievance procedure of this Agreement or
the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 400, Code of Iowa.
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ARTICLE VIII
UNIFORMS
Section 1
Upon completion of the employee's trial period (exception, Water Meter Readers), the City
shall furnish each of the following regular employees with the following articles of work
clothing:
Water and Wastewater Treatment Employees
Three (3) long sleeve shirts
Three (3) short sleeve shirts
Three (3) trousers
One (1) summer cap
One (1) winter cap
❑ne (1) summer jacket
One (1) lined or one (1) hooded winter jacket -- (The department or division
manager shall determine whether an employee shall receive a lined or hooded
winter jacket.)
Winter coveralls shall be made available to each member of the distribution crew
Water Meter Readers shall receive one (1) rain poncho
Ramp Cashier (Full Time)
Two (2) pair of slacks
Two (2) summer jackets
One (1) winter jacket
In the event Ramp Cashiersare required to wear a uniform blouse, the City shall
provide one (1) uniform blouse for each employee.
Parking Meter Checker
One (1) winter coat
One (1) winter cap
One (1) pair of insulated boots
One (1) winter jacket (this is in addition to the winter coat)
Two (2) pair of pants
Two (2) sweaters
One (1) summer cap
Two (2) blouses
Two (2) skirts
One (1) raincoat
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Housing Inspectors
The City will provide uniforms for Housing Inspectors.
All clothing items listed above shall be replaced as needed. The worn-out clothing item
must be turned in after a replacement clothing item is issued. Replacement of these
articles shall be subject to the approval of the department/division manager.
Section 2
Employees shall wear and maintain the uniform in a presentable condition while on duty
and shall not wear it for any off -duty activities. City furnished uniforms must be returned
upon termination of employment.
Section 3
The City shall furnish each eligible part time employee in the position of Ramp Cashier the
following articles of work clothing:
One (1) summer jacket
One (1) winter jacket
Two (2) pair of slacks or two (2) skirts
One (1) badge
Except as otherwise provided in this section, said part time employees shall be subject to
the terms of this Article_
ARTICLE IX
PAYDAY
Pay day shall be every other Friday. If the pay day is an observed holiday, the pay day
shall be the day before the holiday.
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ARTICLE X
ADEQUATE WASH FACILITIES
Adequate washing facilities including showers shall be provided at the service building_ No
employee shall be allowed to shower during working hours unless permission is granted by
the supervisor.
ARTICLE XI
STATE CERTIFICATION
The City shall make arrangements to secure an instructor for the teaching of refresher
courses necessary for personnel to maintain certification levels. The City shall make an
effort to assign employees to a regular schedule and employees shall suffer no loss of
straight time pay (forty [40] hour week) as a result of this schooling. The City shall
reimburse employees for the cost of the Water Plant Operator, Water Pollution Control
Plant Operator and Water Distribution renewal certificates issued by the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources. Employees shall not be eligible for overtime payment or any other
premium payment as a result of their attendance at training programs, conferences,
seminars, schooling or any other meeting that is required in order to maintain and renew
their Water Plant Operator, Water Pollution Control Plant Operator and Water Distribution
certifications.
ARTICLE XII
MEAL REIMBURSEMENT
The City shall furnish meals to employees during emergency work when necessary.
Employees shall not be paid for mealtime after the emergency has stopped.
ARTICLE XIII
LUNCH PERIOD
Employees in the classification of Public Safety Dispatcher, Plant Mechanic,
Maintenanceworker, Meter Repairworker, Laboratory Technician I and Milk Sanitarian shall
be allowed a one-half (1/2) hour unpaid lunch period. A one-half (1 /2) hour or one (1) hour
unpaid lunch period shall be extended to Ramp Cashiers depending upon the operational
needs of the division. Employees in the classification of Plant Operator, Assistant Plant
Operator and Parking Meter Checker shall not have a specified lunch period, but may eat
their meals as they work. All other employees shall be allowed one (1) hour unpaid lunch
period.
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ARTICLE XIV
SAFETY EYE GLASS POLICY
A. Each department or division manager shall determine at the time of employment if a
new employee requires a pair of safety glasses for the job. If so, the following
procedures shall be followed:
1. If an eye examination is needed or prescription glasses are worn, the
employee is to schedule an appointment with his/her physician. The
prescription is completed on a safety eye glass supplier order form and
returned by the employee to the department or division manager. At this
time the employee selects his/her frame style.
2. The completed prescription is sent to the safety eye glass supplier, filled by
them, and sent to the employee's dispensary who shall notify its customer
that the glasses have arrived and arrange for a final fitting.
3. Employees not requiring prescription safety glasses shall be screened and
then fitted with nonprescription (Plano) safety glasses by City nurses and
shall return them upon leaving employment or pay the cost of the glasses. It
shall be the responsibility of the department to collect Plano safety glasses
from departing employees.
B. Cost of Safety Eye Glasses:
1. City Share: Cost of lenses and frame. City shall not pay for "extras" (e.g.,
photo gray lenses, etc.) not essential to the prescription.
2. Employee Share: Cost of eye examination, frame measurement, verification
of prescription and proper fitting of glasses.
3. When the safety eye glass supplier sends the prescription safety glasses to
the employee's dispensary the bill is sent to the Finance Director. If "extras"
are included on the bill the employee shall pay for the cost by means of a
payroll deduction. Note: At the time the prescription is sent, the safety eye
glass supplier shall be requested to list the cost of "extras" on the glasses so
that the employee may be billed.
C. Each employee is responsible for his/her safety glasses. Glasses damaged through
normal use during working hours shall be replaced or repaired at City expense.
Glasses lost or damaged through employee carelessness shall be replaced or
repaired at the employee's expense.
D. Replacement lenses shall be provided at City expense when the employee's
physician prescribes a lens change.
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E. If an employee departs prior to three (3) months of employment the employee shall
be charged for the cost of his/her prescription safety glasses.
F. Employees shall be allowed to wear only those safety glasses obtained through, or
approved by, the City.
G. Employees wearing contact lenses and requiring safety glasses shall be issued a
pair of Plano glasses to be worn over their contacts during working hours.
H. Employees who have received nonprescription safety glasses and later need
prescription safety glasses shall return the nonprescription safety glasses at the
time the prescription glasses are issued to them.
Employees shall receive only one (1) pair of either clear or tinted safety glasses at a
time.
J. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to the Personnel Office.
K. Safety glasses must comply with prevailing OSHA standards.
ARTICLE XV
JURY DUTY
Employees required to report for jury duty shall be paid the difference, if any, between the
compensation received for jury duty and their regular wage for each day of jury duty.
Mileage and meal allowance received by the employee shall not be deducted from the
employee's regular wage. Normally this is processed by having the employee submit
his/herjury duty compensation, excluding expense reimbursement, to the finance office in
exchange for the employee's paycheck. An employee who reports for jury duty and is
excused shall report immediately to his/her supervisor. In the event an employee is called
for jury duty during a scheduled vacation period, the number of days serving as juror shall
be rescheduled as vacation.
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ARTICLE XVI
SENIORITY
Section 1
All employees shall serve a trial period of six (6) months. After completing six (6) months
of continuous service in a full time position, the employee shall have established seniority
and the employee's seniority date shall be retroactive to the most recent date of
employment in a full-time position. For purposes of computing benefits, length of
continuous service shall relate to an employee's most recent date of employment in a full
time position. For purposes of this Agreement, the term employee shall mean full time
employee. An employee may be laid off or discharged any time prior to the end of the trial
period and such discharge or layoff shall not be subject to the grievance procedure of this
Agreement or the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 400, Code of Iowa. The Union
shall not assert or present any grievance or appeal on behalf of an employee because of
any matter or occurrence whatsoever falling within the trial period.
Section 2
For purposes of layoff or recall, the following provisions shall apply:
A. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
Layoff, recall and seniority rights of employees with Civil Service status shall be
administered in accordance with Chapter 400, Civil Service, Code of Iowa.
B. NON -CIVIL SERVICE STATUS
1. LAYOFF
Employees without Civil Service status shall be laid off in accordance with
the following factors:
a) Competency to perform the duties of the job.
b) Physical fitness.
c) Length of continuous service.
When factors (a) and (b) are substantially equal, length of continuous service
shall be the determining factor among employees of the same relative
competence.
2. RECALL
Employees without Civil Service status shall be recalled in accordance with
the following factors:
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a) Competency to perform the duties of the job.
b) Physical fitness.
c) Length of continuous service.
When factors (a) and (b) are substantially equal, length of continuous service
shall be the determining factor among employees of the same relative
competence.
3. Whenever an emergency occurs that makes it necessary for the City to
curtail operation, the layoff provision of this Agreement for the selected
employees shall be suspended for fourteen (14) days.
4. LAYOFF/RECALL - NOTICE
The City agrees to give five (5) working days notice to employees who are
scheduled to be laid off. A list of employees to be laid off shall be given to
the Union five (5) working days prior to the layoff.
The Union shall be given written notice of employees recalled from layoff.
Section 3
An employee's seniority and employment relationship with the City shall be broken and
terminated for the following reasons (this list is not inclusive):
• Resignation
• Discharge
• Death
• Retirement
• Being laid off for a period of two (2) months without either being recalled to the
position the employee occupied at the time of the lay off or being appointed to
another position in the bargaining unit.
• If, after a layoff, the employee fails to report for work within five (5) work days of the
date the certified letter was mailed notifying the employee to report for work.
• Failure to report to work after the termination of an authorized leave.
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ARTICLE XVI!
JOB POSTING
The City shall post notices of position vacancies for three (3) work days to provide
employees an opportunity to make application for the position.
The order of consideration of applicants is as follows:
• Regular employees within the division (or department where no division
exists) where the opening exists. Departments and divisions are identified as
follows:
a Water and Resource Recovery Center
o Water Department
o Public Works Department
o Parking Division
o Building Services Department
o Housing and Community Development Department
o Health Services Department
o Emergency Communications Department
o Finance Department
o Police Department
• Regular employees in other divisions (or department where no division
exists) who are covered by this Agreement.
• Eligible part time employees within the division (or department where no
division exists) where the opening exists.
• Eligible part time employees In other divisions (or department where no
division exists).
• To any other source.
The most competent person will be selected to fill the vacant position. Competency is
defined as proven ability, knowledge or skill for handling of specific job. The following
criteria will be used to judge a person's competency.
• Related experience
• Working relationship with other employees, supervisors and customers
• Attendance (punctuality, dependability)
• Concern for safety
• Care of equipment
• Leadership, (judgment, organizational skills, communication skills,
adaptability, innovation, initiative)
• Quality and quantity of work
When the employees' competency levels are deemed to be equal, length of continuous
service shall be the determining factor among employees of the same relative competence.
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If the selected regular employee proves incapable of satisfactorily performing the job at
anytime during a ten (10) working day orientation period, said employee shall be returned
to his/her former classification.
An employee who accepts a job for which the employee bid on may, at anytime during the
orientation period only, return to the former classification at his/her own request. Nothing in
this provision shall require the City to post temporary or short term openings such as, but
not limited to, summer jobs, vacation fill -Ins, etc.
Except as otherwise provided in this Article, eligible part time employees shall be subject to
the terms of this Article.
ARTICLE XVIII
SHIFT TRANSFER (VOLUNTARY)
Employees may request shift changes two times each year, once in December for shift
assignments on February 1 and once in June for shift assignments on August 1. Staffing of
shifts will be made in accordance with Certification Requirements of the State and
workload demands. Seniority will be taken into account in assignment of personnel. No
temporary shift trading shall be permitted between individual employees without the explicit
approval of the department/division manager and is subject to the following conditions:
A. Such temporary shift trading does not result in additional cost to the City.
B. It is for an urgent or compelling reason.
C. It does not extend beyond a seven (7) day calendar period
The provisions of this Article apply only to employees assigned to the Water and
Wastewater Treatment Plants.
ARTICLE XIX
JOB CLASSIFICATION WITH SPECIAL RATES
Management reserves the right to temporarily switch employees from one classification to
another. If an employee is advanced for fifteen (1 5) consecutive working days to a higher
classification, he/she shall be considered in the step plan of the job the employee is filling
retroactive to the first day for the time the employee fills the position. During a prolonged
absence of a supervisor, the name of the employee in charge shall be posted and a copy
sent to the Union.
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ARTICLE XX
LEAVES OF ABSENCE W[THOUT PAY
A leave of absence without pay may be granted by the City Manager upon
recommendation by the department manager. An employee desiring a leave of absence
without pay shall submit a request in writing to the City Manager at least two (2) weeks in
advance of when the leave is to begin. The request shall contain a statement as to the
reason(s) for the desired leave, the date when the leave is to begin, and the date of return
to duty. Denial of a request for a leave of absence without pay or the reason(s) therefore
shall not be a subject for the grievance procedure of this Agreement or the appeal
procedure set forth in Chapter 400, Code of Iowa. Failure to return to work at the end of a
leave shall constitute cause for dismissal. It is understood that a leave of absence without
pay shall not be used for the purpose of accepting employment elsewhere. An employee
accepting other employment shall be terminated. An employee may be required to take a
medical examination before being allowed to return to work following a leave of absence
without pay. An employee granted a leave of absence without pay, upon completion of the
leave, shall be returned to the same position and the same pay step in the pay grade
corresponding to the classification occupied at the time the leave began. Except as
provided in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, during a leave of absence without
pay, the employee shall continue to accrue seniority, but shall not accrue or receive any
other privileges, benefits or pay granted by this Agreement.
ARTICLE XXI
FUNERAL LEAVE
All regular full time employees shall be granted upon request, time off with pay for such
periods of time as set forth below:
Employees on a five (5) day scheduled work week.
A. Death of an employee's spouse
Seven (7) calendar days with a maximum of five (5) working days pay.
B. Death of an employee's child or step -child
Three (3) scheduled working days.
C. Death of other members of an employee's immediate family
1. Relationships which are considered as other members of an employee's
family are: mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister, brother,
step -mother, step -father, legal guardian, sister-in-law, brother-in-law,
grandfather, grandmother and grandchild.
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2. In the event the employee is the person responsible for making arrange-
ments for the funeral and attending same, a period of time from when death
occurs until the day following the funeral, but not to exceed three (3)
scheduled working days with pay.
3. in the event the employee is not the person responsible for making
arrangements for the funeral, one (1) scheduled working day shall be
allowed to attend the funeral providing the funeral service falls on a
scheduled working day of the employee.
4. If the conditions under C3 are applicable and the employee is assigned to
the second shift, normally 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M., said employee shall be
allowed two (2) scheduled working days off; namely, the day before the
funeral and the day of the funeral, providing the funeral service falls on a
scheduled working day of the employee.
ARTICLE XXII
SICK LEAVE
Section 1
Employees shall accrue one (1) day (eight J8] hours) of sick leave per month. The term
month, as used in this section, shall mean a calendar month.
Section 2
Unused sick leave shall accrue from year to year to a maximum of 960 hours.
Section 3
Sick leave shall be paid to employees at their regular rate of pay predicated on an eight (8)
hour workday.
Charges against accrued sick leave shall be made by deducting the hours paid from the
employee's accrued sick leave but it is understood that no sick leave shall be paid to an
employee on their regular day off.
Section 4
An employee who is on approved leave of absence due to an injury or illness shall continue
to accrue sick leave credit for a period not to exceed two (2) calendar months following the
month of injury or illness. No sick leave shall be accrued during layoff due to curtailment of
work when such layoff extends beyond thirty (30) days. No sick leave shall be accrued
during personal leave of absence when such personal leave of absence extends beyond
sixty (60) days.
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Accrual of sick leave shall be terminated upon the employee's discharge, resignation,
retirement or death.
Section 5
An employee who is injured while employed by another employer or doing contract work for
pay on non -City work shall not be entitled to any sick leave payments.
Section 6
Employees may use sick leave with pay for absences necessitated by injury or illness of
the employee (subject to the provisions of Section 5), exposure to contagious disease or
serious illness in the employee's immediate family; the immediate family shall include
spouse, children, mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister or brother.
In order to be eligible for sick leave with pay, an employee must:
A. Report promptly to the department manager the reason for the absence.
B. Keep the department manager informed each day of absence.
C. Permit the City to have made such medical examination as it deems
desirable.
D. Submit a medical certificate for any absence exceeding two (2) days if
required by the City.
Section 7
Employees who are on sick leave for sixty (60) days out of the seventy-four (74) day period
and who become eligible for disability Income protection insurance shall be eligible for forty
percent (40%) of a sick leave day if the employee has sick leave accrued. The total income
of an employee's sick leave pay and disability insurance benefits shall equal not more than
one hundred percent (100%) of an employee's regular pay.
Effective July 1, 2012, Section 2 and the third paragraph of Section 4 of this Article will be
replaced with the following language:
Any unused portion of sick leave shall accumulate from fiscal year to fiscal year to a
maximum of one -hundred twenty (120) sick days (960 sick leave hours).
Employees will be paid 100% of accrued sick leave at retirement. Payment will be
based on the employee's regular (straight time/base) rate of pay at retirement.
Payment will be made bi-weekly over a five year period, Jr order for a retiring
employee to be eligible for such payment, he/she shall have completed twenty (20)
years of continuous service in a full time position or retired as a result of a disability
and must be eligible for pension payments from the Iowa Public Employees'
Retirement System immediately upon retirement. In the event a retired employee
dies before all of the unused sick leave is paid, such payment will cease at the time
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of the retired employee's death.
ARTICLE XXIII
INJURY LEAVE
Section 1
When a regular employee of the City sustains a personal injury or illness arising out of and
in the course of his/her employment, the employee may, for the first three (3) working days
of total disability following the injury or illness, use earned and unused sick leave credits.
Beginning on the fourth calendar day of total disability following the day of injury or illness
the employee may receive, in addition to the Worker's Compensation benefits, a sum
which together with said Worker's Compensation benefits equal one hundred percent
(100%) of the employee's regular rate of pay. The difference between Worker's
Compensation benefits and the full one hundred percent (100%) regular rate of pay shall
be deducted from the earned and unused sick leave credits of the employee. Upon
expiration of an employee's accumulated and unused sick leave credits the employee shall
be entitled only to the benefits under the Iowa Worker's Compensation Law.
Section 2
An employee who is physically able to and who fails to report within seventy two (72) hours
any injury or illness, however minor, to his/her supervisor and to take such first aid or
medical treatment as may be necessary shall not be eligible for the injury leave policy
outlined above.
ARTICLE XXIV
PREGNANCY LEAVE
An employee's pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition Is regarded as a
temporary disability. The commencement and duration of leave, availability of extensions,
accrual of seniority and other benefits and privileges, reinstatement, and payment under
the City's health insurance, disability insurance or sick leave plan, formal or informal, shall
be applied to a disability due to the employee's pregnancy, childbirth or related medical
condition on the same terms and conditions as they are applied to other temporary
disabilities. Sick leave benefits, to the extent of an employee's accumulated sick leave,
shall be granted, if requested by the employee, for the period that the employee is disabled
because of the employee's pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition. If requested,
the employee shall be allowed to use other available paid leaves such as vacation,
compensatory time or casual day or leave of absence without pay during the period of
temporary disability. A leave of absence without pay beyond the period of temporary
disability may be granted in accordance with Article XXII, LEAVES OF ABSENCE
WITHOUT PAY, of this Agreement. The employee is responsible for providing timely
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notice of the period of leave requested. The City reserves the right to require that the
employee's disability resulting from pregnancy be verified by medical certification stating
that the employee is not able to reasonably perform the essential functions of her position.
ARTICLE XXV
VACATIONS
Section 1
After an employee has one (1) year or more of continuous service in a fu[I time position the
employee shall be eligible to receive two (2) weeks paid vacation at eighty (80) hours at the
regular rate of pay in each calendar year. After an employee has completed eight (8) years
or more of continuous service in a full time position the employee shall be eligible to
receive three (3) weeks paid vacation at one hundred twenty (120) hours at the regular rate
of pay in each calendar year. After an employee has completed fifteen (15) years or more
of continuous service in a full time position the employee shall be eligible to receive four (4)
weeks paid vacation at one hundred sixty (160) hours at the regular rate of pay in each
calendar year. After an employee has completed twenty-two (22) years or more of
continuous service in a full time position the employee shall be eligible to receive five (5)
weeks paid vacation at two hundred (200) hours at the regular rate of pay in each calendar
year.
Section 2
Vacation is earned during the year of service preceding the year in which the vacation is
taken.
No vacation time shall be accrued during layoff due to lack of work when such layoff
exceeds thirty (30) days.
No vacation time shall be accrued during a personal leave of absence when such personal
leave of absence extends beyond sixty (60) days.
Section 3
The vacation anniversary date of an employee shall be the same as the employee's
seniority date.
Vacations are to be taken within the twelve (12) month period immediately following the
vacation anniversary date.
Vacation time Is not accumulated from year to year; therefore, under no circumstances
shall vacations be requested, scheduled, or permitted to run consecutively.
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Section 4
When one of the regular holidays falls during an employee's vacation, the employee shall
be allowed an extra day of vacation, eight (8) hours at the employee's regular rate of pay.
Section 5
An employee who is absent from work due to illness or injury for a period not to exceed two
(2) months shall continue to accrue vacation time.
Section 6
Employees who have six (6) months or more continuous employment and who are laid off,
resign or enter military service (provided the City is given two [2] weeks notice of
termination in case of resignation or military leave of absence) shall receive vacation pay
prorated to the last day worked.
ARTICLE XXVI
CASUAL DAY
A. Water Division Employees
1. Considerations
a) Two (2) casual days with pay per calendar year shall be allowed.
One (1) of these two days shall not be deducted from the employee's
accumulated sick leave.
One (1) of these two days shall be deducted from the employee's
accumulated sick leave. Employees shall receive eight (8) hours of
pay for each casual day.
b) Approving or disapproving the employee's requested date for each
casual day shall be at the sole discretion of the employee's
department manager or the department manager's authorized
representative.
c) The employee's request for a specific day shall be given maximum
consideration consistent with the conditions set forth below under 2,
but final approval is subject to (b) above and denial of the
employee's requested date is not a proper subject for a grievance.
d) Exception to (c) above would only be considered as a proper subject
for a grievance if the employee alleges that the requested date was
disapproved because of arbitrary, capricious or personal prejudice on
the part of the approving authority.
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e) The Union recognizes that approval or disapproval of a specific day
must consider the efficient level of service due the general public.
2. Conditions
a) A new employee must have completed at feast four (4) full calendar
months of the probationary period in order to be eligible for a casual
day.
b) A casual day may be taken anytime during the year, subject to the
provisions of (lb) above.
c) Under no circumstances shall pay be requested or approved in lieu of
the casual day off with pay.
d) Once a date has been approved for an employee as the casual day, It
may not be rescheduled except under the most extenuating cir-
cumstances; however, it is understood and agreed that the right to
cancel and reschedule an employee's casual day is reserved by the
department manager or his/her representative when such extenuating
circumstances exist.
B All Other Employees
1. Considerations
a) To afford employees one (1) day with pay, not to be deducted from
sick leave accumulation to be scheduled by the department manager.
b) Employees shall receive eight (8) hours of pay for the casual day.
Approving or disapproving the employee's requested date for this
casual day shall be at the sole discretion of the employee's
department manager or the department manager's authorized
representative.
c) The employee's request for a specific day shall be given maximum
consideration consistent with the conditions set forth below under 2,
but final approval is subject to (b) above and denial of the employee's
requested date is not a proper subject for a grievance.
d) Exception to (c) above would only be considered as a proper subject
for a grievance if the employee alleges that the requested date was
disapproved because of arbitrary, capricious or personal prejudice on
the part of the approving authority.
e) The Union recognizes that approval or disapproval of a specific day
must consider the efficient level of service due the general public.
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2. Conditions
a) one (1) casual day may be taken anytime during the year, subject to
the provisions of (lb) above.
b) A new employee must have completed at least four (4) full calendar
months of the probationary period in order to be eligible for a casual
day.
c) Under no circumstances shall pay be requested or approved in lieu of
the casual day off with pay.
Once a date has been approved for an employee as the casual day, it
may not be rescheduled except under the most extenuating cir-
cumstances; however, it is understood and agreed that the right to
cancel and reschedule an employee's casual day is reserved by the
department manager or his/her representative when such extenuating
circumstances exist.
ARTICLE XXVII
GROUP INSURANCE
Section 1
HEALTH INSURANCE
Effective July 1, 2017, employees shall pay 15% of the cost of the premium established for
the health and prescription drug insurance plan for which the employee is enrolled. The
premium for the health and prescription drug insurance plan shall be the premium
established for retirees and COBRA enrollees.
Section 2
LIFE/ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT/DISABILITY INCOME
PROTECTION INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage the first of the month following the completion of
thirty (30) days of continuous service in a full-time position.
Section 3
The specific benefits for health, prescription drug, dental, disability and life insurance are
set forth in master policies and shall in all cases be the determining factor as to eligibility
and amounts of coverage extended to each employee.
Section 4
Whenever a covered employee ceases employment with the City the group insurance
plans terminate. Health insurance benefits for dependents also terminate when the
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employee ceases to be eligible for coverage or when that dependent ceases to be eligible
as a dependent.
A life insurance policy shall be continued by the City for employees who retire. Eligibility
and amount of coverage shall be in accordance with the terms of the insurance master
agreement.
Section 5
The City shall continue to pay its portion of the group insurance premiums for a period up
to fourteen months from the date an employee is absent due to illness or injury. However,
in no event will the Clty pay its portion of group insurance premiums for a period longer
than the employee's length of continuous service in a full-time position. Group insurance
plans include health insurance, prescription drug insurance, life/accidental death and
dismemberment insurance, and disability income protection insurance.
Section 6
The City shall discontinue payment of all insurance premiums for an employee who is
discharged, resigns, retires or dies.
Section 7
The City shall provide IRS Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and
dependent care expenses and health, prescription drug and dental insurance premiums.
ARTICLE XXVIII
HOURS OF WORK
The regular workday and workweek shall be eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours per
week. For shift employees the workday shall be a twenty-four (24) hour period which
normally commences at 11:00 P.M. and ends at 11:00 P.M. on the following day. A shift
employee shall be defined as an employee who works in an activity for which there is
regularly scheduled employment for seven (7) days per week and twenty-four (24) hours
per day and who is assigned to one (1) of three shifts in the workday which normally begins
at 11:00 P.M. Classifications that meet this definition are Plant Operator (Water and
Wastewater), Assistant Plant Operator and Public Safety Dispatcher. The commencement
of the workday and the number of shifts in a workday for employees in the classification of
Public Safety Dispatcher may vary from this definition. Days in a workweek shall be
established by each department.
The workday at the Eagle Point Plant shall start at 7:00 A.M. The normal workweek of the
Water Distribution Crew shall be Monday through Friday.
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ARTICLE XXIX
SHIFT PREMIUM PAY
Except as herein provided, the following shall represent the shift premium rates for shift
employees:
Shift employees regularly assigned to a shift which normally commences at 3:00 P.M. and
ends at 11:00 P.M. shall receive an additional $.10 per hour on their regular rate of pay as
a shift premium.
Shift employees regularly assigned to a shift which normally commences at 11:00 P.M. and
ends at 7:00 A.M. shall receive an additional $.20 per hour on their regular rate of pay as a
shift premium.
Shift employees on a staggered shift schedule, usually called a swing shift, shall receive
either $.10 or $.20 per hour on their regular rate of pay as a shift premium, depending on
the average time worked on a staggered basis on a premium shift.
Shift premium pay shall apply only to hours actually worked and only shift employees as
defined in Article XXXI, HOURS OF WORK, shall be eligible to receive shift premium
payment. Employees who are on vacation and who are eligible to receive shift premium
payment shall continue to receive such payment while on vacation. A shift employee who is
on any other paid or unpaid leave as provided in this Agreement shall not receive shift
premium payment. Shift premium payment shall not apply when a shift employee is
receiving overtime payment or any other type of premium payment.
ARTICLE XXX
OVERTIME PAY
Except as herein provided, one and one-half (1/2) times the regular rate of pay over forty
(40) hours per week, and eight (8) hours per day.
Employees in the classifications of Public Safety Dispatcher shall receive one and one-half
(1/2) times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eighty (80) hours per
pay period (biweekly).
Employees, with the exception of employees in the classification of Public Safety
Dispatcher, shall receive two (2) times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked on a
holiday.
Employees in the classification of Public Safety Dispatcher who are eligible for holiday pay
shall be paid eight (8) hours at their regular rate of pay for each holiday in lieu of time off.
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Employees in the classification of Inspector I shall not be entitled to premium payment as
provided in this Article or any other premium payment as provided in this Agreement with
the exception of callback pay.
Employees who are eligible to receive overtime may request time off in order to
compensate for and in lieu of overtime payment. Compensation shall not be paid more
than once for the same hours of work under any provision of this Article or Agreement.
When overtime is required, it must be approved by the employee's supervisor.
ARTICLE XXXI
HOLIDAYS
Section 1
The following calendar days of the year shall be considered as holidays insofar as the
administration of City business is concerned. When the term "holiday' is used it shall be
construed to be the following days:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Section 2
January First
Third Monday in January
Last Monday in May
July Fourth
First Monday in September
November Eleventh
Fourth Thursday in November
Friday following Thanksgiving Day
December Twenty -Fourth
December Twenty -Fifth
December Thirty -First
An employee shall forfeit the right to payment for a holiday if scheduled to work the holiday
and does not report or if absent from work the last scheduled workday preceding and/or the
first scheduled workday following the holiday, unless excused by the City for the following
reasons:
• Job incurred injury.
• Funeral leave.
• Subpoena as a witness.
• Illness or injury of less than two (2) months duration with proper doctor's
documentation.
• Excused absence approved in writing by and at the sole discretion of the
department manager.
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Section 3
For non -shift employees, when the holiday falls on Sunday, the following day shall be
declared a holiday for the employee. When the holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding
day shall be declared a holiday for the employee.
For shift employees, holidays shall be observed on the day of legal recognition by the State
of Iowa.
Section 4
Employees eligible for holiday pay shall be entitled to eight (8) hours pay at their regular
rate for each of the named holidays. For shift employees, with the exception of employees
in the classification of Public Safety Dispatcher, the holiday shall commence at 11:00 P.M.
the day preceding the holiday and end at 11:00 P.M. the day of the holiday. For employees
in the classification of Public Safety Dispatcher, the holiday shall commence at 11:45 P.M.
the day preceding the holiday and end at 11:45 P.M. the day of the holiday.
ARTICLE XXXII
STANDBY PAY
Standby time of six (6) hours per week at the regular rate of pay shall be granted for two
(2) employees per week on the Water Distribution Crew. The week shall commence on
Friday at 4:30 P.M. and continue until 4:30 P.M. the following Friday. Any employee on
standby time who is not available when called shall lose his/her standby pay for that week.
The superintendent and distribution supervisor shall determine the time of the year standby
time is.recessary.
ARTICLE XXXIII
TANK CLIMBING PAY
Employees climbing tanks or doing maintenance inside tanks shall be paid $15.00
minimum for four (4) hours or S30.00 maximum per day in addition to their regular pay.
ARTICLE XXXIV
CALLBACK
Any employee who has left the premises after the regular shift, and is recalled for
additional work shall receive not less than two (2) hours pay at one and one-half (1 2) times
the regular rate of pay. When such work merges with the employee's regular day this
provision does not apply.
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ARTICLE XXXV
LONGEVITY
Section 1
Longevity pay shall mean a percentage of salary based on the length of continuous service
paid each payday to employees in addition to their regular rate of pay.
Section 2
Regular employees performing satisfactorily for a continuous period of six (6) years shall
be advanced in pay on the anniversary date of hire by one percent (1%) of their regular
rate of pay. After twelve (12) years of continuous service employees shall be advanced in
pay by two percent (2%) of their regular rate of pay. After eighteen (18) years of continuous
service employees shall be advanced in pay by three percent (3%) of their regular rate of
pay. After twenty-four (24) years of continuous service employees shall be advanced in pay
by four percent (4%) of their regular rate of pay. After thirty (30) years of continuous
service employees shall be advanced in pay by five percent (5%) of their regular rate of
pay.
Section 3
Continuous service shall mean service with the City uninterrupted by resignation or
discharge or a personal leave of absence without pay exceeding sixty (60) days in the
preceding twelve (12) months.
ARTICLE XXXVI
CLEANING UP TIME
Time shall be allowed, if necessary. Overtime shall not be allowed for a five (5) to ten (10)
minute inadvertent overtime. The supervisor shall make up this time on the following day.
ARTICLE XXXVII
PART TIME EMPLOYEES
Parttime employee shall mean an employee hired on a continuous employment basis with
a regular work schedule throughout the year that normally consists of thirty-two (32) hours
per week, on the average or less (1,664 hours on an annual basis) .
Part time employees shall be entitled only to the rates of pay for the classification as set
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forth in the Wage Plan, ARTICLE XXXIX, WAGE PLAN, and shall not accrue any other
benefits, pay, privileges or conditions of employment granted by this Agreement or be sub-
ject to any other provisions of this Agreement. Such other benefits, pay, privileges or
conditions of employment shall be determined by the City.
The work schedule of part-time employees shall not be construed as a guarantee of hours
of work per day, per week, per year or days of work per week. Nothing contained herein
shall be construed as preventing the City from increasing, decreasing or restructuring the
normal work day or work week in anyway or from establishing work schedules of part-time
employees. The decision of the City and the reason(s) therefore to change the hours of
work of part-time employees shall not be a proper subject for the grievance procedure of
the Agreement or the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 400, Code of Iowa.
ARTICLE XXXVIII
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A grievance is a difference of opinion between an employee or a group of employees, or
between the City and the Union with respect to the meaning, interpretation or application of
any term or terms of this Agreement.
The City is desirous of the equitable and prompt adjustment of problems or grievances of
the employees and these shall be settled orally whenever possible between the supervisor
and the employee of the department where the problem or grievance originates within five
(5) working days of the date the alleged grievance occurred. The employee may request
the presence of the steward at this oral discussion.
The City shall not be obligated to accept a written grievance until such grievance has been
discussed orally between the grieving employee and the supervisor.
Step 1
Grievances not settled within two (2) but not more than five (5) working days after
discussion with the supervisor may be reduced to writing and presented to the department
manager.
The nature of the complaint shall be clearly stated so that the department manager shall
have a fair opportunity to locate the cause of the problem and settle the matter to the
satisfaction of all parties concerned. The department manager shall respond in writing
within five (5) working days after receipt of the grievance. If a meeting is held with the
department manager, the aggrieved employee may be accompanied by the steward from
his/her section.
Step 2
If the department manager's written answer is not satisfactory the grievance may, within
three (3) working days, be appealed to the City Manager and within thirty (30) calendar
days after receipt of this appeal, be considered in a meeting between representatives
selected by the City and Union. The President of the Union may be accompanied by no
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more than two (2) Union representatives. The City Manager shall give a written answer
within fifteen (15) working days after this meeting.
Step 3
For employees under Civil Service and for issues covered by the Civil Service Act, if a
grievance is not settled in Step 2, the employee has recourse of the Civil Service Act and
shall follow its provisions outlined in Chapter 400, Code of Iowa.
For employees not covered by the Civil Service Act or for Civil Service employees with
grievances not identified under the Civil Service Act, the following procedures shall be
followed:
if the grievance is not settled in Step 2, within twenty (20) calendar days after receiving the
City's written answer, either party may notify the other party in writing and submit the
grievance to arbitration. An impartial arbitrator shall be chosen by mutual consent by the
Union and the City as soon as practicable after receipt of request for arbitration. If the
parties do not agree upon the selection of an arbitrator within fifteen (15) calendar days
after the receipt of the request for arbitration, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation
Service shall be requested to furnish a list of five (5) arbitrators. The party requesting
arbitration shall first strike the name of one (1) person on the list and the other party shall
then strike one (1) name and then the process is repeated. The remaining name shall be
the arbitrator.
An arbitrator's decision on a grievance may not change or amend the terms, conditions or
applications of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Such procedures shall provide for
invoking of arbitration only with approval of the employee organization, and in the case of
an employee, only with approval of the public employee. The cost of arbitration shall be
shared equally by the parties.
Union representatives, when carrying out procedures in Step 1 and Step 2 in the grievance
procedures, shall be allowed to leave their work after the supervisor's approval and shall
suffer no loss of their regular pay, not including overtime pay. The City shall not be
responsible for paying Union employees involved in any matters relating to arbitration, Civil
Service or Prohibited Practice Complaint proceedings.
The time specified for each step in the grievance procedure may be extended by mutual
agreement.
ARTICLE XXXIX
ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE
If an employee is absent from work without proper authorization for part or all of a work
day, such absence shall be without pay and shall be grounds for disciplinary action.
Absence without authorization for a period of two (2) consecutive work days shall be
regarded as a resignation.
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ARTICLE XXXX
WAGE PLAN
The following salary schedules shall represent the regular (straight time or base) rate of
pay for positions covered by this Agreement:
POSITION I
SALARY
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
[ STEP
STEP
CLASSIFICATION I
GRADE
A
I B
C
D
1 E
F
Hourly rates effective 7/1/2017 through 6/30/2018
1
Ramp Cashier
0E-01
$14.81
$15.14
$15.45
$15.76
C $16.04
_
$16.42
I Head Ramp Cashier
0E-02
$15.76
$16.04
$16.42
$17.29
$17.63
$17.93
Parking Meter Checker
0E-03
$17.29
$17.63
$17.93
$18.42
$18.91
$19.76
Clerk
0E-04
$17.63
$17.93
$18,42
$18.91
$19.76
$20.29
Cashier
0E-05
$17.93
$18.42
$18.91
$19.76
$20.29
$20.72
;Account Clerk I
0E-06
$19.76
$20.29
$20.72
$21.13
I $21.76
$22.25
!Senior Cashier
0E-06
$19.76
$20.29
$20.72
$21.13
$21.76
$22.25
I Custodian I !
0E-06
$19.76
$20.29 1-$20.72
$21.13
$21.76
$22.25
Custodian II 1
0E-07
$21.69
$22.13
$22.66
$23.15
$23.75
$24.23
Laborer 1
0E-07
$21.69
$22.13
$22.66
$23.15
; $23.75
$24.23
!Water Meter Servicev vrker I 1
0E-07
$21.69
$22.13
$22.66 1
$23.15
: $23.75
$24.23
[Truck Driver 1
0E-08
$22.13
$22.66
$23.15
$23.75
$24.23
$24.71
•Assistant Plant Operator
OE-09
$22.59
$23.11
$23.67
$24.23
$24.71
$25.28
' Maintenance Worker
0E-09
$22.59
$23.11
$23.67
$24.23
$24.71
$25.26 1
Public Safety Dispatcher
0E-09
$22.59
$23.11
$23.67
$24.23
$24.71
$25.26
Water Distribution Maintenancevwrker '
OE-09
$22.59
$23.11
$23.67
$24.23
$24.23
$24.23
$24.71
$25.26
Water Meter Repalrworker I
0E-09
$22.59
$23.11
$23.67
$24.71 J
$25.26
Water Meter Serviceworker II
0E-09
$22.59
$23.11
$23.67
$24.71
$25.26
:Water Distribution EguipmentOperator I
0E-10
$23.15 1
$23.75
$24.34 $24.93
Y $25.49 $26.04
' Plant Operator (WC) Gr. 1 I
0E-11
$23.34
$23.88
$24.43 $25.04
_
I $25.62 $26.29 .
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Laboratory Technician I 0E-13 $23.95 ' $24.51 $25.07 • $25.72 1 $26.35
Plant Operator (Cert.) Gr III 0E-13 $23.95 $24,51 $25.07 S25.72 , $26.35
Equipment Mechanic--_�..;__... 0E-14 $24,63 $25.26 $25.85 S26.45 $27.21
Maintenance Electrician
!Water Meter Repairwnrker II
Electronic Technician
Plant Mechanic
Plant Operator (Cart) Gr IV
Inspector I
0E-14 $24.63 $25.26 $25.85 S26.45 $27.21
0E-14 $24.63 $25.26 825.85 $26.45 827.21
0E-16 $25.28 $25,96 $26.58 227.27 827.97
0E-16 $25.28 $25.96 826.58 S27.27 $27.97
0E-16 $25.28 S25.96 $26.58 $27.27 $27.97
0E-17 $26.82 $27.62 : 828`50 $29.27 $30.93
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$27.16
$27.16
$27788
$27.88
$27.88
$28.77
S28.77
$28.77
$32.00
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'POSITION
SALARY
STEP STEP
STEP
! STEP
STEP STEP
[CLASSIFICATION
GRADE
A j B
C
I D
E 1 F
Hourly rates effective 7/1/2019 through 6/30/2020
!_ Ramp Cashier _...... 0E-01
$15.26
r $15.60
$15.92
$16.24 $16.527 $16.92
Head Ramp Cashier 0E-02
$16.24
$16.52
$16.92
$17.81 $18.16 I $18.47
Parking Meter Checker I 0E-03
$17.81 ; $18.16
$18.47
$18.98 $19.48 i $20.36
Clerk ; 0E-04
$18.16 $18.47 $18.98
$19.48 ! $20.36 ? $20.90 I.
'Cashier 0E-05
$18.471. $18.98 $19.48
$20.36 $20,90 r $21.35-
, Account Clerk I 0E-06
$20.36 { $20.90 $21.35
$21.77 1 $22.42 I $22.92 !
Senior Cashier
0E-06 ,
0E-06
$20.36 I $20.90
$20.36 r$20.90
4 - $21.35
$21.35
L $21.77 _ $22.42 $22.92 _7
$21.77 $22.42 = $22.92 1
Custodian I
Custodian I I I 0E-07
$22.35� $22.80
$23.35
$23.85 $24.47 $24.96 I
'Laborer i 0E-07
$22,355 '.72.80
$23.35
$23.85 $24.47 1 $24.9
Water Meter Serviceworker I ; 0E-07
$22.35
$22,80
$23.35
-j
$23.85 , $24.47 i $24.96 I
Truck Driver 0E-08
$22.80
$23.35
r-$23.85
$24.47 j $24.96 1 $25.46 1
Assistant Plant Operator 0E-09
$23.27 $23.81
$24.39
$24.96 I $25.46 $26.02
Maintenance Worker I 0E-09
$23.27 j $23.81
$24.39
$24.96 I $25.46 $26.02
Public Safety Dispatcher I
0E-09
0E-09
$23.27� $23.81
$24.39
$24.96
$24.96 :
$25.46 $26.02 1
Water Distribution Maintenanceworker 1
$23.27 $23.81
$24.39
$25.46 I $26.02
[Water Meter Repairy orker I 0E-09
$23.27 f $23.81
$24.39
$24.96 I $25.46 j $26.02
;Water Meter Serviceworker II 0E-09
$23.27 $23.81
$24.39
$24.96 I $25.46 $26.02
:Water Distribution Equipment Operator 0E-10
$23.85 $24.47
$25.08
$25.68 : $26.26 i $26.83
Plant Operator (N1aGr. 1 0E-11
$24.06 $24.58
$25.17
$25.80 $26.39 ! $27.08
Plant Operator (Cert.) Gr. II 0E-12 $24.31 j $24.86
$25.38
$26.02 $26.63 $27.28
Laboratory Technician I 1 0E-13 $24.67 j $25.25
$25.83
$26.50 $27.15 I $27.98
Plant OperatorACerq Gr III 1
0E-13 ' $24.67 ! $25.25
0E-14 $25.38 ! $26.02 -rt
$25.83
$26.63
$26.50 $27.15 $27.98
$27.25 i $28.03 $28.72 J
Equipment Mechanic I
Maintenance Electrician I 0E-14 $25.38 $26.02
J
$26.63 $27.25 ' $28.03 1 $28.72
$26.02 $26.63 ... $27.25 _...:..._$28.03 _._. $28.72_
$26.75 $27.38 € $28.10 $28.82 $29.64
$26.75 $27.38 $28.10 : $28.82 $29.64
826.75 $27.38 I $28.10 $28.82 $29.64
':Inspector I I 0E-17 I $27.63 $28.45 $29.36 __$30,16 $31.86 $32.97
Water Meter Repairwurker II j 0E-14 L$25.38
Electronic Technician I 0E-16 ' $26.04
!Plant Mechanic L 0E-16 1 $26.04
Plant Operator (Cert.) Gr IV 0E-16 ; $26.04
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[POSITION SALARY
STEP
STEP
STEP I STEP
STEP.
STEP I
CLASSIFICATION GRADE
A
13
C D
1 E
F
:Hourly rates effective 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021
1
Ramp Cashier 0E-01
$15.49
$15.83
$16.16 I $16.48 $16.77 $17.17
Head Ramp Cashier 0E-02
$16.48
$16.77
$17.17 r $18.08 $18.43 $18.75
Parking Meter Checker _ 0E-03
$18.08 $18.43
$18.75 ; $19.26 $19.77
$20.67
'Clerk
0E-04
$18.43 f $18.75
$19.26 ; $19.77 : $20.67
$21.21
' Cashier
0E-05
$18.75 $19.26
$19.77 $20.67 $21.21
$21.67�
,_Account Clerk!
0E-06 $20.67 1 $21.21
$21.67 $22.10 $22.76
$23.26
Senior Cashier
OE-O6
$20.67 �. $21.21
$21,67 + $22.10 $22.76
$23.26
Custodian I
0E-06
$20.67 $21.21
$21.67 •` $22.10 $22.76
$23.26
Custodian 11
0E-07
$22.69 $23.14
$23.70 : $24.21 $24.84
$25.33
'Laborer
0E-07
$22.69 $23.14
$23.70 I $24.21 $24.84
$25.33
Water Meter Serticeworker l
0E-07
$22.69 $23.14 $23.70 j $24.21 1 $24.84
$25.33
'Truck Driver
0E-08
$23.14 $23.70 $24.21 I $24.84 I $25.33
$25.84
Assistant Plant Operator
0E-09
$23.62 $24.17 1
$24.76 fi $25.33 I $25.84
$26.41
Maintenance Worker
0E-09
$23.62 1 $24.17
$24.76 $25.33 1 $25.84
$26.41
Public Safety Dispatcher
0E-09
$23.62 $24.17
$24.76 I $25.33 $25.84
$26.41
Water Distribution Maintenanceworker
0E-09
-
$23.62 l $24.17 I $24.76 r $25.33 $25.84
$26.41
Water Meter Repairworker I
0E-09
$23.62 i $24.17 L$24.76 $25.33 $25.84
$26.41_
I Water Meter Serviceworker II
0E-09
$23.62 i $24.17 $24.76 j $25.33 $25.84
$26.41
Water Distribution Eq pment Operator
0E-10
$24.21 j $24.84 $25.46 ! $26.07 $26.65
$27.23
I Plant Operator (IWC) Gr_ 1 0E-11
$24.41 $24.95 L. $25.55 . $26.19 - $26.79
$27.49
'Plant Operator (Cent) Gr. II 0E-12
$24.67 $25.23 $25.76 I $26.41 $27.03
$27.69
Laboratory Technician I OE-13
$25.04 $25.63 $26.22j $26.90 $27.56
$28.40
Plant Operator (Cert.) Gr ill 7 0E-13
$25.04
$25.76 �
$25.63
$26.41
_
$26.41
$26.22 1 $26.90
$27.03 $27.66
$27.56 1
$28.40
Equipment Mechanic
0E-14
0E-14
$28.45 i
529,15
Maintenance Electrician
$25.76
r $27.03 $27.66 ' $28.45
$29.15
'Water Meter Repairworker I I
OE-14
0E-16
$25.76 $26.41
$26.43 j $27.15
$27.03 $27.66 $28.45
$29.15
Electronic Technician
$27.79 $28.52 $29.25
_4
$30.08
Plant Mechanic i 0E-16
$26.43 1 $27.15
$27.79 $28.52 $29.25
$30.08
Plant OperatorlCert) Gr IV 1 0E-16
$26.43 ; $27.15
$27.79 $28.52 $29.25
$30,08
InspectorI ` 0E-17
$28.04 ' $28.88
$29.80 1 $30.61 ' $32.34
$33.46 ,
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POSITION SALARY STEP
' CLASSIFICATION GRADE A
STEP
B
STEP
STEP STEP
STEP
C
D I E
F
Hourly rates effective 7/1/2021 through
Ramp Cashier
Head Ramp Cashier
6/3012022
0E-01 ( $15.76
$16.11 i L_ $16.44 !
$17.flfi+1$17.47_
$18.75 $19.08 '
$16.77 $17.06
$17.47
0E-02
$16.77
$18.40
$18_40 $18.75
$19.60 ; $20.12
$19.08
$21.03
_
Parking Meter Checker 0E-03 1
'Clerk �' 0E-04 i $18.75
1 $19.08 $19.60 I
$20.12 . $21.03
$21.58
Cashier 0E-05 L $19.08
$19.60J $20.12 I
$21.03 i $21.58
$22.05
.Account Clerk I 0E-06 $21.03
i $21.58 I $22.05 ;
$22.49 . $23.16
$23.67
'Senior Cashier ± 0E-06
$21.03
$21.03
$21.58
I $22.05 _ I
. $22.05 i
-$22.49 $23.16
$22.49 $23.16
$23.67
$23.67
_y
Custodian I 1 0E-06
i $21.58
i Custodian I I 1 0E-07
$23.09
$23.54 T $24.11 + $24.63 , $25.27
$25,77
taborer i OE-07
523.09
$23.54 $24.11 .
$24.63 - $25.27
$25.77
Water Meter Servicewnrker I
0E-07
$23.09
$23.54 $24.11 '
$24.63 $25.27
$25.77
Truck Driver
0E-08
$23.54
$24.11 $24.63
$25.27 `. $25.77
$26.29
Assistant Plant Operator
0E-09
$24.03
$24.59 $25.19
$25.77 ' $26.29
I $26.87
Maintenance Worker 0E-09
$24.03
$24.59 $25.19 ;
$25.77 $26.29
$26.87
Public Safety Dispatcher j
Water Distribution Maintenanceworker
- 0E-09
$24.03
$24.03
$24.59 $25.19 1
; $24.59 $25.19 I
$25_77_ $26.29
$25.77 $26.29
_ $26.87
$26.87
0E-09
Water Meter Repairworker I 0E-09 $24.03
$24.69 $25.19 1
$25.77 : $26.29
$26.87
Water Meter Servicewerker II 0E-09 $24.03
$24.59
$25.19 '
$25.77 i $26.29
$26.87
Water Distribution Equipment Operator j 0E-10
$24.63
$25.27
$25.91
$26.53 I $27.12
$27.71
Plant Operator (N/C) Gr, 1 0E-11
$24.84
$25.39
$26.00
$26.65 $27.26
$27.97
Plant Operator (Cert.) Gr. II I 0E-12
$25.10
$25.67 L 26.21 4
$26.87 j $27.50
$28.17
Laboratory+ Technician I ! 0E-13
$25.48
$28,08 $26.68 '
$27.37 $28.04 1
$28.90
Plant Operator Cert. Gr III I OE-13 I
$25.48
$26.21
$26.08 $26.68 i
$26.87 ' $27.50 ;
$27.37 $28.04
$28.14 $28,95
$26.90
$29.66
Equipment Mechanic 1 0E-14
Maintenance Electrician 0E-14
$26.21
$26.87 ? $27.50 I
$28.14 $28.95
$29.66
Water Meter Repairworker II 0E-14
Electronic Technician OE--16
$26.21
$26.87 ;
$27,50 .
$28.28 1
$28.14 $28.95
$29.02 $29.76
$29.66
$30.61
$26.89
$27.63 :
Plant Mechanic ; 0E-16
$26.89
$27,63 . $28.28
$29.02 , $29.76
$30.61
$30,61
$34.05
Plantoperator (Cert.) Gr IV.....,___1,
0E-16 $26.89
OE-17 $28.53
$27.63 $28.28 .
$29.39 $30.32 !
$29.02 :$29.76
Inspector -I-
$31.15 : $32.91
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Generally, the minimum step in the salary range established for a position shall be
applicable upon appointment to a position in the bargaining unit.
Upon promotion an employee shall be placed in the first step of the salary range
established for that position, except in cases where the increase to the first step would be
less than a one (1) step increase. Under such circumstances the promoted employee shall
be placed in such a step in the new salary range that would provide at least a one (1) step
increase.
If the employee is promoted or appointed to a position in the bargaining unit and placed in
the lowest step in the classification the employee's performance shall be reviewed after six
(6) months and, if satisfactory, shall be advanced to the next step in the classification. If the
employee is promoted or appointed to a position in the bargaining unit and placed in a step
other than the starting step in the classification the employee's performance shall be
reviewed after twelve (12) months and, if satisfactory, shall be advanced to the next step
and yearly thereafter until he/she reaches Step F. Part time employees shall be subject
to the terms of this Article except that the length of service requirements for performance
advancements shall be two (2) times the length of service requirements set forth in
Paragraph 3 of this Article.
ARTICLE XXXXI
SAVINGS CLAUSE
Should any Article, Section or portion thereof of this Agreement be restrained or held
unlawful and unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision of the
court shall apply only to the specified Article, Section or portion thereof restrained or
declared null and void in the decision and the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.
ARTICLE XXXXII
DURATION AND NEGOTIATIONS
Except as herein provided, this Agreement shall be effective as of the first (1st) day of July,
201 7, and shall remain in full force and effect through the thirtieth (30th) day of June, 2022.
Negotiations for a succeeding agreement to become effective starting on July 1, 2022 shall
begin after August 1, 2021, but not later than October 15, 2021.
35
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Signed this"' day of 'rtY"` ( , 2017.
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF
OPERATING ENGINEERS, AFL-CIO
LOCAL#2a4
BUSIN
ATIVE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
KEVIN IRNSTAHL, CITY CLERK
3
180
AMENDMENT TO THE
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT IN EFFECT FROM
JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022,
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
AFL-CIO - LOCAL #234
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ARTICLE - PARENTAL LEAVE
Effective March 8, 2019, the following benefit will go into effect.
An employee may use Parental Leave to take paid time away from work for the birth or
the adoption of a child under 18 years old. Eligible employees will receive their regular
base pay (plus longevity) and benefits for twelve (12) weeks following the date of birth,
adoption event or foster -to -adopt placement. If both parents are eligible employees,
each will receive the leave benefit.
Parental Leave will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave and must be used
within twelve (12) months following the birth or adoption of the child. Parental Leave will
not reduce eligibility for other types of leaves such as maternity leave, sick leave, family
sick leave, vacation, causal days, compensatory time and holidays.
Parental Leave can be taken intermittently.
Medical certification required through the FMLA leave application will be used for the
evaluation of eligibility for Parental Leave.
An eligible employee will be required to furnish appropriate adoption documentation,
such as a letter from an adoption agency, or from the attorney in cases of private
adoptions.
Multiple births or adoption (for example, the birth or adoption of twins) does not change
the eligibility or conditions of the Parental Leave, including the length of Parental Leave
granted for the event.
Parental Leave cannot be used for absences from work prior to the birth or placement of
a child.
Employees in any of the following circumstances are not eligible for Parental Leave;
• Surrogate mothers who do not maintain parental rights
• Biological parents (mother or father) with no parental rights or where the child
is no longer in the parent's custody (e.g., child is placed for adoption)
• Miscarriage or death of a child
• Being named as a guardian
• Entering into a foster parent arrangement
• Adopting a spouse's child
ARTICLE XVII — JOB POSTING
182
Effective July 1, 2019, this article will be deleted from the Agreement.
ARTICLE XXII - SICK LEAVE
SECTION 6, PARAGRAPH D
Effective July 1, 2019, this paragraph will be deleted from the Agreement and replaced
with the following language:
The City reserves the right to require proof of illness, injury or other uses of sick leave
as provided in this Agreement. Proof of illness or injury may include, but Is not limited to,
a certificate signed by a physician which states that the employee was incapacitated for
work for the period of his/her absence, If requested by the City, the statement may also
indicate whether the employee is capable of performing the essential functions of
his/her position upon return to work. The cost of providing a physician's certificate will
be borne by the employee. Failure to provide a physician's certificate containing the
necessary information may result in the loss of sick leave payment. Abuse of sick leave
or fraudulent use of sick leave is cause for disciplinary action.
SECTION 8
Effective July 1, 2019, the following benefit will go Into effect:
At the discretion of the Department Manager, each pay period an employee will have
either fifty (50) percent of their sick leave accrued above the maximum accrual of one
hundred and twenty (120) sick days credited to their vacation accrual, up to the
maximum vacation accrual amount, or be paid at their regular rate, plus longevity, for
fifty (50) percent of their sick leave accrued above the maximum accrual of one hundred
and twenty (120) sick days. If an employee is at their maximum vacation accrual, they
will be paid at their regular rate, plus longevity, for fifty (50) percent of their sick leave
accrued above the maximum accrual of one hundred and twenty (120) sick days,
1. ARTICLE XXXX — WAGE PLAN
• Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, the wage plan in effect on
June 30, 2022, shall be increased by 3% across the board.
• Effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, the wage plan in effect on
June 30, 2023, shall be Increased by 3% across the board.
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}ROSITION SALARY STEP I STEP STEP STEP STEP STEP
CJ CLASSIFICATION ................. GRADE _I A . 1 B
�_ ._ C 1 D E F
Hourly rates effective 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2023 * 1 '
RamP..._...___._-.._._I�.._........._-----.I .__.... ._--_ i $17.9_9
HeadC Enforcement I 7
r 0E-01 $16.23 $16.59 $16.93 $17,27 $17,57
�t-iead Ramp Cashier DE-02 $17.27 $17.57 $17.99 $18,95 $19,31 $19.65A
parkingcement Officer 0E-03 , $18.95 $19.31 $19.65 $20.19 $20.72 I $21.66
, Clerk _._. __.........__.,_-... _I 0E-004 `$$19`31 : � _-$20.72 $21.72 $21.66 L $22.23
Cashier . $19,65 $20.19 _ $20.72 $21.86
2.71
Acc ount CIerer �.. ,__„ __ ^ OEE-06 ? $2.66 • $22.23_1 $22,71 J, $23,16 23.85 $24.-3
Account Clerk I �.._._.__ �...--._--OE-D6 � , $21.66 $22.23 $22.71 _$23.16 $23.86 $24.38�
. 9Ior Cashier F I $ $24.38
Custodian I 1 0E-06 _.__I•.-$21,66 $22.23 $22.7.1 $23,16 $23,85 , $24,38
... $26,54
CustodianI SerNcevrnrker 1 _.3. $23 78 •._ $24,25 $24,83 I $25.37 $26.03
I OE-07
!Laborer1 0E-07 -_._.._..t _ •!Water Meter ervic ~-- OE 07 ! $23.78 $2 __..._._.1 5.37 ..3. _..r $26.54
Truck []river _ __ OE 08 4.25 4.83 $25.37 ! $26.03 $28.54Y
--._.._..�.._-� 3.78 4.25 $24,83 $25.37. $26.03 � $26,54
:Assistant Plant Operator OE-09 Tr $24,75 $25.33 'r $25.96 $26.54i $27.08_W $27.68
Maintenance Worker 0E-09 (_$24.75 $25.33 I $25.95 $26_54 $27.08 $27.88
Public Safety Dispatcher _. _.•__._ ..._ 0E-09 j $24.75 � $2� 33 __$25.95 2G 64 �--------•_
P �....� -_.. $27,08_.__.27,68..
Water Distribution Malntenanceworker '. 0E-09 $24.75 $25,33 ; $25,95 $26 54_ $27.08 $27.68
Water Meter Repairworker I 0E-09 $24 75 . $26 33• I $25.95 $26.64T $27 08 I68 27.
Wilier Meter Servicev orker II ' 0E-09 I $24 75 $25 33 $25.95 $26.54 $27 08 I $27.68
Water Distribution Equipment Operator 1 0E-10 4 $25 37 $26 03 • $26.69 ! $27 33 -� $27 93 $28. -4
Plant OperatorIN/C_j Gr 1 . .• OE 1.1 •. $25 59 - $26.15 $26 78 . $27.45 $28 08 $28.81
Plant Operator (Cart,) Gr. II '.. . - 0E-12 _ $25 85 $26 44 $27 00 i $27.68 $28.33 $29.02
Laboratory Technician 3 _. .._ _._ .. -_ DE-13 $26.24
.. $26.86 $27 48 $28,19 _pe..88 I $29 77 _
Plant Operator (Cert.)_Gr l II _ ` _ .•OE-13 _$26.24 .- ..$26.86_. , $27,48. ,' $28.19 $28.88 $29.77
m Equipent Mechanic....-....__._ ................... ;........ 0E-14$27 68 $28 33 .. $27 00 L .. _._. _W....7 _._
_._...... ; $28.98 _, $29.82 $30.55 ,
Maintenance Electrician _ ._.._0E-14 $27.00 $27.68 $28,33 $28,98 .$3 $29.82 $30__55
_
Water Meter Repalrworker II 0E-14 . $27 D0 $27 68 $28 33 ` $28,98 $29.82 $30.55
Industrial Electronics Technician_ _• -- --, 0E-16 $27 70 $28 46 • _ $29 13 $29 89 030`65 $31.53 I
Plant Mechanic GE 16 $27 70 $28.46 $29 13 $29.89 I $30.85 $31,,53
R- .. - -- t. Gr IV_._. .^... 0E-16' $27.70 $28.46 • $29.13._G-..$29.89 $30.65 L..$31,53_
Plant 0 erator Cart.
Inpector_I OE 17 : $29 39 $30 27 $31.23 , $32.08 $33.90 $35.07
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w•.<<. w,w. .. $18.53 $19.52 $19.89 $20.24_i
ParkIng_Enforcement Officer C 0E-03 $19..521 $19.89 $20,24 $20.80 $21.34 $22.31I
Clerk 1 OE 04$19.89 $20,24 $20,80 $21.34 _$22.31 $22,90 i
1Cashfer __...___. __ f 0E-05 .}. $20.24 $20.80 $21.34 $22.31 $22.90 $23.39
Account Clerk 1 OE-06 1 $22.31 $22.90 $23.39 $23,85 $24.57 $25.11 1
Senior shier ._ 3 39 ..__8..__._
Sanior Cashier ___ QE•06 _ $22.31 $22,90 $23,39 $23.85 $24.57 r-$25,11
Custodian I _.... _....__.._.._ �E"06 $22.31 $22.90 023,39 $23.85 $24.67 $25.11
CusLaborer
_._.. __._._..._. OE 07 $24.49 $24.98$26,57L $26.13 $26.81 $27.34
iWborer I? __._.-._......__.-_. __......_.....__.__..__.__.___......,._,-_ ._._ , $24.98 I $25.57 ' $26.13 r $26.81 $27.34
ater Meter Servlceworker I OE 07 $24,49 _ ._._ L.___._.----..._._.._.... _.._
_.._.._ .._.._ _ _._ _ _.__� 7 _..�_. I $24.98 j $25.57 $26,13 $26.81 _$27.34
Truck Driver
1 � 0E-08 $24.98 I $25.57 ! $26,13 4 $26,81 $27.34 I $27.89 _
I Assistant Plant 0 erator_...,.__..........._...___L_......_.._ ..�............ ..... ....._... _.__...._ _..w......_ --
!._.___......_...__.-._....._-._.___.____-._.__._..._....�E-09 I $25.49 I $26.00 j $26.73 $27.34 $27.89 $28.51
O t
!Maintenance Worker 0E-09 $25.49 $26.09 1_$26,73 $27.34 $27.89 $28.51
'Public Safety Dispatcher I O_ 0E-09 $25.49 $26,09_ _$26.73 $27,341 $27.89 $28,51
'Water MeterRR�alrworker LV-��."�. W..� W.--0C-09 I' $25.49 I _$26,09$26.73 r $27.34 �27,89 � $2$,61
Water Meter Serviceworker II 0E-09 $25.49 $26.09 1 $26,73 $27.34 27.89 $28.51
mm
Water Distribution Elament Operator OE 10 $26,13 $26 81 $27.49 $28.15 $28 77 $29.40
ci_u
Plant Operator (W C) Gr. 1 ' ...._ OE 11 • $26, 36 $26 93 .7 $27.58 $28.27 $28. 92 $29.67__
Plant Qperator. (Cert)_Gr. II _ .I OE 12 $26.63 $27 23 $27 81 $2851 $29 18 $28 89
Laboratory Technician l _... ._.. _... .._ 0E_13 • $27 03 $27 67 $28.30 $29.04 _$29 76 w..$30.66 ..
Plant Operator (Cert) Gr III _ 0E-13 , $27.03_ , $27 67_ $28.30 I $29.04 $29.75 $30.66
Equipment Mechanic _.. _.-. _---..... 0E-14 .$2i 81 _ �$28 51 $29 18 1 $29.85 $30.71 $31..47
Maintenance Electrician 0E-14 ' $27.81 $28 51 $29 18 $29.85 $30.71 $31.47
• Water Meter Re alrworker II 0E-14 $27,81 $2.8.51 $29..., ._.9.85 $30,71 $31.47 Industrial Electronics .._.._..._.n__ia_-...._..... T._ ____ -_ r__$2_.__._. _._.-_00 .. $30.79 $31.57 .._$322.48m
Plant Mechanic Technician .___..__._ 0E-16 8.53 $29.31 $30.00 $3 ... _ ..
Plant Qperator Cert.) Gr IV QE-95 $28.53 • $29:3 $30.00 $30.79 $31.57-. .$32.48 a
�_. ..i.._.. $28 53 . $29 31 . $30.00 ..L . $30.79 ._ . $31.57 ., $32248_
-- .._.� _. ..... _._..._. r ....._ ......_..._$36.
Inspector I 0E-17 $30,27 $31.18 $32,1T $33,04 $34.92 $36.12
[POSITION I SALARY I STEP I STEP STEP STEP STEP � STEP
CLASSIFICATION I GRADE I A i B
Hourly rates effective 7/1/2023 throuph6/30/2024 !
Ramp Cashier .._. 0E 01 _ $16 72 ' $17.09 $17.44 $17.79 $18.10 I $18.53
Head Ramp Cashier I 0E-02 -.._._.__..__......
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All other language of the Agreement.ln effect from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2,022,
plus the changes agreed upon 1n t.his Amendment, shall remain in full force and effect
through the thirtieth (30t") day of June 2024.
Signed this au, day of Autcy \ , 2019.
INTERNATIONAL UNION OE
OPERATING ENGINEERS, AFL-CIO
LOCAL #234
V
13USINESS REPRESENTATIVE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KEVI FIRNSTAHL, CITY CLERK
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CeII Phone Tower Leases
The current custodial responsibilities of the leases related to the cell phone towers
that are located on any water department property rides with the engineering
department. Please contact Project Manager at
extension 4272 with any questions.
188
American Water Works Association Contact Information
Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific,
and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water. With approximately
50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment,
strengthen the economy, and enhance quality of life.
David LaFrance, Chief Executive Officer
6666 West Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80235-3098
(303) 347- 6135
dlafrance@awwa.org
www.awwa.org
The Iowa Section of the American Water Works Association is comprised of drinking water
professionals and water quality advocates dedicated to the promotion of quality drinking water
for the citizens of Iowa. Its purpose is to support its members and young professionals through
accurate and balanced educational forums, communication, and support of technical,
legislative, and regulatory activities.
David Scott, Executive Director, Iowa Section AWWA
100 Court Avenue, Suite 203
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 283-2169
dave.scott@awwa-ia.org
www.ia-awwa.org
189
Homeland Security
Jeremy Sroka/REP Program Manager
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Joint Forces Headquarters
6100 N.W. 78th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 323-4321
(319) 540-1083 CeII
(515) 323-4208 Fax
Jeremy.sroka@iowa.gov
190
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Contacts
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Supply Staff Roster
Name/Region Phone Areas of Responsibility Title
Water Supply Engineering Section: Engineering, DWSRF, Water Allocation & Use, Private Wells, Contract Administration
Mark Moeller, PE
515/725-0275
Program Administration
Section Supervisor
Michael Anderson, PE
515/725-0336
Water Allocation & Storage Permits, Security, DWSRF
Sr. Environmental
Engineer
Taroon Bidar, PE
515/725-0278
Construction Permitting, DWSRF, Design Standards
Sr. Environmental
Engineer
Lanie Boas, El
515/725-8445
Construction Permits, Water Use Permits
Environmental Engineer
Jennifer Bunton, PE
515/725-0298
DWSRF, Viability Assessment, Construction Permits
Sr. Environmental
Engineer
Bob Campbell, PE
515/725-0222
Construction Permits, DWSRF
Environmental Engineer
Daryl Enfield, PE
515/725-0285
Construction Permits, DWSRF
Environmental Engineer
Chad Fields
515/725-3407
Water Allocation & Use Modelling, Source Water
Tracker
Geologist 3
Charlotte Henderson
515/725-0341
Water Use Reporting & Conservation Enforcement
Sr. Environmental
Specialist
Gabe Lee, PE
515/725-2990
Construction Permits, DWSRF
Sr. Environmental
Engineer
Diane Moles
515/725-0281
Rules & Policy Development, Reporting,
Implementation
Executive Officer 2
A. J. Montefusco, PE
515/725-0277
Construction Permits, DWSRF
Environmental Engineer
Jim Neleigh
515/725-0276
Water Use Permits, Registrations
Environmental Engineer
Justin Pettit, El
515/725-0292
Construction Permits, Water Use Permits
Environmental Engineer
Robert Rowden
515/725-8343
Source Water Phase 1 Assessments
Geologist 3
Skipp Slattenow, PE,
CGP
515/725-0461
Construction Permits, DWSRF, Water Use Permits
Environmental Engineer
Sara Smith, Ph.D., PE
515/725-0433
Construction Permits, DWSRF
Environmental Engineer
Russell Tell
515/725-0462
Private Well Permit Program; Well Drilling
Sr. Environmental
Specialist
Deborah Williams
515/725-0290
Water Use Permits, Geothermal Wells
Geologist 3
Water Supply Operations Section: PWS Compliance & Enforcement, Database Management, SRF Environmental Clearances,
Operator Certification, & Laboratory Certification
Corey McCoid
515/725-0401
Program Administration
Section Supervisor
Jane Enfield
515/725-0463
Operator Certification Exam Coordination
Administrative Assistant 2
Hal Frank
515/725-0342
SDWIS, Compliance/Enforcement, Public Notice
Environmental Specialist
Jeanne Johnson
515/725-0327
SRF Program Assistance; Contracts
Administrative Assistant 1
Marie Leat
515/725-0358
Regions 1 & 2-Permits, Compliance, and Enforcement
Environmental Specialist
Kathy Lee
515/725-0343
Laboratory Certification Program
Sr. Environmental
Specialist
Anne Lynam
515/725-0280
Permits, Compliance, and Enforcement
Sr. Environmental
Specialist
Cecilia Naughton
515/725-0289
Region 1 & 6-Permits, Compliance, and Enforcement
Environmental Specialist
Chris Robinson
515/725-0359
Records
Clerk Advanced
Becky Schwiete
515/725-0295
Permits, Compliance, and Enforcement
Sr. Environmental
Specialist
Laurie Sharp
515/725-0284
Operator Certification Program
Program Planner 2
Chris Spoelstra
515/725-0339
Region 4, 5 & 6-Permits, Compliance, and
Enforcement
Environmental Specialist
James Warren
515/725-0297
Region 3 & 4-Permits, Compliance, and Enforcement
Environmental Specialist
John Warren
515/725-0283
Region 1-Permits, Compliance, and Enforcement
Environmental Specialist
Patti Cale -Finnegan
515/725-0498
DWSRF & CWSRF Program Coordinator
Executive Officer 3
Jean Mayne
515/725-0487
SRF Environmental Review Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Lee Wagner
515/725-0992
SRF Environmental Review Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Tiffany Wilson Lillard
515/725-0261
SRF Environmental Review Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Field Services & Compliance Bureau: Field Offices
IDNR Region 1
563/927-2640
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Manchester
IDNR Region 2
641/424-4073
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Mason City
IDNR Region 3
712/262-4177
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Spencer
IDNR Region 3a
712/732-8350
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Storm Lake
IDNR Region 4
712/243-1934
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Atlantic
191
IDNR Region 5
515/725-0268
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Des Moines
IDNR Region 6
319/653-2135
Sanitary Surveys, Site Surveys, Technical Assistance
Washington
192
0 Consultant Contract Information
IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC
Pat Ready
4155 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52002-2628
(563) 556-2464
WHKS
Tony Zelinskas PE
1701 Route 35 North
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-8833
Veenstra & Kimm, Inc.
Steve Thompson
3000 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
(515) 225-8000 or (800) 241-8000
Westrum Leak Detection Inc
Noel Westrum Owner
3226 360th Street
Stratford, IA 50249
(515) 838-2222 or 888-500-443
Jacobs Engineering (Formerly CH2M Hill)
Tony Myers, PE
1610 N. 2nd St.
Suite 201
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 469-7682
Tony. myers@jacobs.com
WWW.jacobs.com
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Plant Vendors -Maintenance
Company
3E Electrical
Alliant Energy
Altorfer Cat
CH McGuiness
ComElec
Black Hills Energy
Cummins Central Power
Evologics
Hutcheson Engineering
Leslein Trucking
Maquoketa Electric
Mulgrew Oil
Paisley Trucking
Paulson Electric
Peerless
Van Meter
Van Meter
Zimmer & Francescon
Product
Kohler Generator
Electricity
Generator
Boilers
Asbury Generator
SCADA
Programming
Aurora Pumps
Sludge Hauling
Electricity
Gas/Oil
Lime Delivery
Well Service
SCADA
Electrical Supply
Fairbanks Pumps
Contact
Phone Number
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Chemicals
CompanyNendor #
Chemical
Contact Phone Number
Airgas (10940)
CO2
Chem-Sult (1422)
Polymer
Graymont Western Lime (3914)
Lime
Leslein Trucking (2599)
Sludge Hauler
Paisley Trucking (8813)
Lime Hauler
Rowell Chemical (10733)
Fluoride
Vertex (3826)
Sodium Hypochlorite
Water Solutions (9738)
Phosphate
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Distribution Vendors & Contractors EXAMPLE LIST ONLY
Company Contact Phone Numbers
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete
Ehrlic Excavating
Gansen Excavating
Horsfield Construction
McAuliffe Excavating
McDermott Excavating
Portzen Construction
Top Grade Excavating
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Company
Contact
Phone Numbers
Top Grade Excavating (Continued)
1
Tschiggfrie Excavating
1
1
•
River City Paving/Stone
Selco
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PLUMBING & BACKFLOW CONTRACTORS EXAMPLE LIST ONLY
Company Contact Phone Numbers
Da!sing Master Plumber
Dubuque Plumbing
Jaeger Plumbing
Midwest Backflow
Miner Plumbing
MIT Plumbing
MMC Mechanical
Modern Piping
Molo Plumbing
Mr. Rooter
Precision Plumbing
Service One
Total Plumbing
Willenborg Plumbing
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DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS VENDORS EXAMPLE LIST ONLY
Company
Contact Phone Numbers
AY McDonald (McDonald Supply)
1
Brown Supply
Core & Main
1
'NM
1
Dubuque Hose & Hydraulic
J & R Supply
1
199
Company
Contact Phone Numbers
Municipal Supply
200
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PLUMBING & METER SUPPLY VENDORS
Company
Contact
Phone Numbers
Ferguson Waterworks
Neptune Technology Group
First Supply
.=1F.
McDonald Supply
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MISCELLANEOUS CONTACTS
Facility Contact Phone Numbers
Asbury Plaza
(Rubloft Maintenance)
Advanced Data -Comm
Dubuque Community Schools
Fischer Companies
Hillcrest
Jeld-wen
Loras College
McGraw Hill
Nordstrom's
Plaza 20
Aramark
Queck Real Estate
Sisters of Charity BVM
Soccer Complex
Tower Hills Trailer Park
Tri State Dialysis
Evenings and holidays phone is answered by an answering service.
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Ask for Hemodialysis Nurse (on -call)*
Facility Contact
Phone Numbers
Airgas
Alliant Energy
American Fire
Black Hills
Consolidated Locators
Dubuque Hose
IIW Engineering
Martin Equipment
Mediacom
Menards
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CURRENT OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
WATER DEPARTMENT
The Water Department ensures our community has high quality, safe, reliable and affordable
drinking water.
Water
Department
Administration
Plant Operations
& Maintenance
Water
Distribution
Water Meters
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
PEOPLE
Employees of the Water
Department are provided training
to ensure the maintenance of the
appropriate licenses required by
the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources. Other job -related
educational training is provided
to broaden employee skills and
increase productivity.
PLANNING
The Water Department is engaged in
conscientious, strategic planning which
allows for maintaining compliance with the
state and federal regulatory agencies in
order to provide the highest quality, safe
and cost effective drinking water possible.
PARTNERSHIPS
The Water Department is involved in Community
Activities/Partnerships/ Outreach programs such as Water
Conservation Educational Program and the Smarter City Initiative.
The Water Department provides tours of its Eagle Point Treatment
Plant to local schools and organizations.
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$8, 000, 000
$6, 000, 000
$4, 000, 000
$2, 000, 000
$0
WATER DEPARTMENT
FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
Full -Time Equivalent 25.87 26.37 26.07
Resources Support
$9,474,916
l♦ FY 2019
$10,497,358
Operating Revenue
FY 2020
$11 ,333,793
FY 2021
The Water Department is supported by 26.07 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for
21.86% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the departments expenses are expected to
increase by 9.74% in FY 2021 compared to FY 2020.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$ 3, 500, 000
$3,000,000
$2, 500, 000
$2,000,000
$1, 500, 000
$1, 000, 000
$500,000
$0
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Administration
Mission & Services
The City of Dubuque Water Department is dedicated to producing and delivering drinking water that is
in compliance with all state and federal drinking water standards. We continually strive to adopt new
and better methods of delivering the best quality drinking water to the citizens of Dubuque in the most
cost-effective manner. Water Department Administration is responsible for the preparation of operating
and capital budgets, interacting with the state and federal regulatory agencies, evaluation and
coordination of treatment facility operations and the water distribution system functions.
Water Administration Funding Summary
FY 2019 Actual
FY 2020 Budget
FY 2021 Requested
Expenditures
$3,809,223
$4,546,855
$4,771,692
Resources
$13,923
$—
$—
Water Administration Position Summary
FY 2021
Water Department Manager
1.00
Confidential Account Clerk
1 .00
GIS Specialist
1.00
GIS Intern
0.50
Total FT Equivalent Employees
3.50
Performance Measures
�ancially Responsible, High -Performance Organization
Performance Measure (KPI) Target FY18 FY19 FY20 Performance
Actual Actual Estimate Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Maintain a financially -viable water utility.
# of staff who completed annual training
(hrs) to support CEUs and professional 20 15 20 30
development in emergency response
Reduction of Water Quality Issues per
100 miles of Pipe
<20 22 30 22
% of lost/unaccounted for water
<18% 18.9% 18.9% 17.8%
% of projects completed within the
program budget
100% 100% 100% 100%
Operating cost coverage for water (Total
operational Revenue/Total Operating
Cost)
1.0 1.14
1.04 0.97
# New connections and partnerships (per
year)
1/yr 3/yr 2/yr 3/yr
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Plant Operations and Maintenance
Overview
Plant Operations and Maintenance ensures that water used
for domestic, commercial and industrial purposes is high
quality and is supplied to meet the needs our community. We
are responsible for the management of equipment and
treatment process of the City's drinking water in compliance
with all federal and state water quality standards.
Over 200 tests per day are performed by water treatment
plant operators. In addition to these tests, the Dubuque
W&RRC Laboratory performs over 60 bacteriological analysis
of the drinking water on a monthly basis. Other compliance -
related testing is performed by the University of Iowa Hygienic
Laboratory. All of these analytical measures ensure the water
reaching homes is of drinking -water quality.
Plant Operations
and Maintenance
Funding
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FY 2019 Actual
FY 2020 Budget
FY 2021 Requested
Expenditures
$2,427,854
$2,468,782
$2,510,781
Resources
$1,716
$—
$.—
Plant Operations and Maintenance
Position Summary
FY 2021
Electronic Technician
1.00
Equipment Mechanic
1.00
Plant Operator II
1.00
Plant Operator IV
6.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees
9.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Sustainable Environment
Performance Measure (KPI) Target
FY18 FY19 FY20 Performance
Actual Actual Estimate Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Provide water treatment and distribute high -quality, clean drinking water that
meets or exceeds drinking water regulations.
# of Regulatory Compliance as No
Violations
0 0
0 0
Water treated and produced (MGD/Plant
O&M)
1.1 0.79
0.75 0.75
Cost effectiveness ratio of the treatment
operation. (O&M costs, thousands per
million gallons)
1.0 0.94
0.99
1.03
The 2018 Water Quality Report can be downloaded at: http://www.cityofdubuque.ora/waferquality
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Distribution
Mission & Services
The function of the Water Distribution Team is to safely transport potable water from the source to point of use.
Distribution is also responsible for the machinery, equipment, materials and personnel required to repair main
breaks; install water mains, control valves and fire hydrants and assist other sections of the Water Department. It
is our goal to operate and maintain a water distribution system consistent with established procedures recognized
by the American Water Works Association for efficient management practices and to meet Federal, State and
local rules and regulations.
Water Distribution
Funding Summary=
FY 2019 Actual
FY 2020 Budget
FY 2021 Requested
Expenditures
$2,691,664
$2,328,838
$2,817,199
Resources
$9,299,582
$10,378,220
$11,192,514
FY 2021
Equipment Operator II
2.00
Water Distribution Maintenance Worker
4.00
Water Distribution Maintenance Worker
0.50
Water Distribution Foreman
1 .00
Water Distribution Supervisor
1 .00
Water Engineering Assistant
1.00
Custodian I
0.07
Total FT Equivalent Employees
9.57
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Financially Responsible, High -Performance Organization
Performance Measure (KPI) Target
FY18 FY19 FY20 Performance
Actual Actual Estimate Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Ensure the integrity of the distribution system piping system.
# of breaks per 100 miles of pipe
<11 21 19 23
Operation & 10% of system valves
annually
Hydrant effectiveness (out of service rate)
<1% or 25FH
775 128* 134* 775
<1% <1% 0% <1%
O&M costs for water per 100 miles of pipe
(thousands per 100 miles)
<343** 398 311 508
Insufficient data recorded during the reporting period. — Based on 3year running average
The Water Department's Distribution Crew is available 24/7/365 to repair water mains and
reduce service outages, minimizing the time customers are without water.
DID YOU KNOW? The distribution system is composed of 325 miles of water mains ranging in
diameter from 4" up to 30"; 7,750 control valves; and 2,541 fire hydrants
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WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Meters & Backflow Prevention
Mission & Services
The Water Meter Team provides dependable meter operations and maintenance. The work performed includes
installation, testing, cleaning, repairing and and reassembling meters as required. The Meter Team also
addresses pressure issues, performs water use investigations and manages the Backflow Prevention Program.
The work is conducted in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
Water Meters Funding Summary
FY 2019 Actual
FY 2020 Budget
FY 2021 Requested
Expenditures
$517,031
$494,598
$539,806
Resources
$151,704
$119,138
$141,279
Water Meters Position Summary
FY 2021
Water Meter Repair Worker I
2.00
Water Meter Repair Worker 11
1.00
Water Meter Inspector
0.00
Water Distribution Maintenance Worker
1.00
Total Full -Time Equivalent Employee's
4.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Sustainable Environment
Performance Measure (KPI) Target
FY18 FY19 FY20 Performance
Actual Actual Estimate Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Minimize the possibility of contamination in the distribution through the
installation of backflow prevention devices.
High Hazard services, by definition, to
participate in the backflow prevention 100% 98% 99%
program
98% C4]
City Council Goal: Financially Responsible, High -Performance Organization
1
Activity Objective: Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner to maintain consumer
confidence in the water utility.
Respond to technical meter service
issues per 1,000 accounts
<150 137 178 199
Enhanced meter reading accuracy, larger
users: O&M on all large meters (>3") per 24/yr N/A 12/yr 24/yr
AWWA standards (Ig meter/yr)
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REPORTS
The following list of reports are submitted on a regular basis by the Water department:
1. Iowa Department of Natural Resources monthly operating report is due the
10th day of each month, submitted electronically by the Water Plant Manager.
2. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Usage Report Due January
31st of each year.
3. Iowa Department of Natural Resources Tier 2 Chemical Report Due March
1 st of each year.
4. Water Operation Permit Annual Sampling per schedule set in the permit.
Sample container order via University of Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory.
5. Consumer Confidence Report planning starts in March after receipt of the
official notice from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tagline added
to utility bills in May and June. Final documentation ready for submittal to the
IDNR no later than July 1st of each year.
6. Lead and Copper Rule sampling and testing. Reduced sampling. 30 samples
per year. Assistance from GIS and Meter teams. Confirmation of sample
sites is required. Report to customers within 24hours if level exceeds action
level, or within 30 days of receipt of results. Notification to the IDNR within 3
months of the end of the monitoring period.
7. City Council Goals and Priorities Status Report sent to City Manager
Quarterly
8. Department Coordination Team Meeting with managers of the Engineering
Department, W&RRC, and Public Works.
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Part 5: COOP Activation and Responses
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Pandemic Response
SUBJECT:
COVI D —19
Water Department COOP Response
Dubuque
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2017*2019
On March 9th, the Water Department became aware of a trigger event, one of environmental
condition change, the COVID-19 Pandemic and triggered measures to ensure critical and
essential operations of the water treatment plant and the distribution system would be maintained
during the situation. The necessity to secure and provide protection to the personnel associated
with these critical facilities was the primary driver for subsequent actions. In addition, the need to
secure vendor and supplier commitments was also necessary.
Critical Operations affected
Eagle Point Water treatment plant, remote pumping stations, storage facilities, treatment plant
operators, water distribution system maintenance workers, meter repair workers, and the
distribution system.
Personnel
Step 1 Identify Essential and Important Staff
Water Treatment Plant Operators are Essential employees due to their responsibility, knowledge,
skill and abilities to chemically treat and distribute the City of Dubuque's drinking water.
Water Treatment Plant Maintenance staff including the electronic technician and maintenance
technician are also identified as Essential employees as they do not have a second or in-house
alternative and also carry institutional knowledge, skills, and abilities of operations and facilities
of the water treatment, storage and pumping process.
Water Distribution maintenance crews including meters are important and are critical in the event
of an emergency and are subject to daily on -call status.
Step 2 Measures Taken to Protect Water Supply and Staff
The following measures were taken to provide necessary protection of the public water supply
and water department essential and important staff members:
o Alerted staff of change in environmental condition: pandemic.
Identify PPE needs and place orders immediately.
Put in place immediate disinfection procedures at the treatment plant.
■ At the start of Every shift and following any outside parties that come to the
plant such as vendors the following is required: disinfect all surfaces
including door handles, handrails, control room surfaces including
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keyboards and control buttons, counter tops, tables. Handvvashing at the
start of every shift and following interaction with others.
Set up Communications Center at the treatment plant and in distribution. Must be
visible by all with all local, state, and national official notifications to reduce
misinformation. The communications center also has disinfection directions.
Sent notices to contractors working on Water Department projects, the OSHA
guidance on COVID-19. Requested Risk Reduction Plan with PPE measures
clearly listed as they will be working at the WTP and with Emergency response
crews.
o Posted "No Vendor Entry" at the Water Treatment Plant. All deliveries not
requiring a signature to be dropped off at the door.
o Staff members, on vacation, asked to self -quarantine for 14 days to reduce the
risk of any exposure to emergency or critical staff.
o Provided temporary on site accommodations (trailers/RV) for the treatment plant
operators. Compensation has been agreed to between the City and the
Operating Engineers. Staff will remain on property throughout the event when
stay in place is triggered.
Tested Emergency generators at the Plant and remote sites. Check all fuel levels
and confirm the number of hours of available run time based on fuel levels.
Distribution crew: Split 50/50. Half the crew will report to any significant
emergency from home and half of the crew will be at the MSC to handle
contractor requests, new meter installations, and other department needs
including emergencies or water quality issues. Alternate the crew each week
until conditions change.
Confirm Vendors are delivering and available during the pandemic including
Water Treatment Plant Chemical deliveries for water treatment. If not, alert DNR,
IOWARN and City Manager's office.
Identify alternative distribution sampling locations due to reduced access.
Confirm back up operators are isolating and have access to PPE when in general
population. They may be called up and need to operate.
Step 3 Isolate Teleworking Staff from Essential & Important Staff
.. Establish teleworking for non -critical employees. All non -critical staff to have
laptops as standard computers for such an event.
Telewvrk via Microsoft Teams, includes videoconferencing.
Step 4 Analyze Financial Impact of the Event and take appropriate measures to curb the
impact.
Step 5 Establish Return to Work Arrangements
Step 6 identify Revised Operational Needs following the Pandemic
o Review staffing levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities
o Review Revenue and Expenditures
o Identify permanent operational changes in preparation for future pandemics
o Update the Iowa DNR and customers on any new procedures or practices as
appropriate
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2020 CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque
Water & Resource Recovery Center
Last reviewed on: 04/15/2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Water & Resource Recovery Center
(W&RRC) provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the
capability to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP planning is the
effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government functions and services when normal,
standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of the emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual". The
continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan is activated,
leadership succession plans may be invoked, and alternate business processes may be
activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation at any time -with
or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a specified time
frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to continue operations until given
direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be predicted.
Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a variety of potential
failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective COOP Plans
with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the department's ability
to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide services to clients or support to
external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the affected area may
be made available as necessary to continue essential functions.
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and Water & Resource Recovery
Center Manager.
SECTION 1. COOP IMPLEMENTATION
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is implemented.
❖ Phase I: Activation and Relocation
• COOP becomes active when W&RRC Plant Manager and/or additional City Staff determine
existence of emergency affecting W&RRC departmental operations.
• Does emergency require alternate operating facilities?
• No — Resume duties in existing location
• Yes — Establish operations in alternative location within 12 hours (refer to Section 4)
• Does emergency require alternate service delivery?
• No — Resume duties in permanent location, or alternate location if required
• Yes —
➢ Escalating levels of alternate service delivery may be implemented as required
by the emergency. Escalating levels of alternative service delivery include the
following (Activation Triggers are listed in section 4):
1. Restricted facility access
2. Social Distancing
3. Shelter in Place
• Employee alert and notification procedures.
• Employees will be notified of COOP implementation, by telephone, as soon as
practicable (refer to Appendix 1 for contacts).
❖ Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
• Refer to Section 4
• Activation Trigger is identified for each Alternate Operating Facility listed
❖ Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
• Procedures for returning to normal operations.
• Are permanent facilities able to be used for normal operation?
• Yes — Return to facility and resume normal operations.
• No — Meet with City Manager's Office, Engineering Department, and Public Works to
plan for primary facility repairs/cleaning or acquiring a new facility.
• Is regular service delivery method possible?
• Yes — Return to routine methods of service delivery.
• No — Refer to Section 4 of COOP. Alternate service delivery as required by existence
of emergency, or lack thereof.
• Notification procedures for all employees returning to work.
• Notify staff, by telephone, that COOP has been deactivated, and routine schedules will
be resumed (refer to Appendix 1 for contact information).
SECTION 2. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/SERVICES
Prioritized Listing of Functions for the W&RRC
Essential Functions
Division/Activity/Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA,
AA, A)
Key Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Operations &
Maintenance
Wastewater
Conveyance
(Lift Station
Operation)
AAA
Equipment
Mechanics/Maintenance
Supervisor/ Electronics
Technician/ Contractor (see
Appendix 1: Tschiggfrie, A-1
Crane)
Trucks, fuel, tools,
consumable PPE, cell
phones, radios, note
pads
Operations &
Maintenance
Wastewater
Treatment
(Operation of
the W&RRC)
AAA
Operators/Former Operators
now in other
Departments/Plant
Manager/Equipment
Mechanics
Access to SCADA,
consumable PPE, cell
phones, radios, note
pads
Environmental
Monitoring
Water &
Wastewater
analytical
services
(compliance
required)
AAA
Lab Technicians/ former Lab
Technicians/Plant Manager/
Contract Lab (See Appendix
1)
Laboratory and lab
equipment, chemicals,
consumable PPE, lab
vehicle, PC and internet
access for reporting,
paper forms
Administration
Regulatory
Reporting
AAA
Plant Manager/Grade 4
Operator/ Former Plant
Manager
Computer with access to
internet, SCADA system,
Hach WIMS program,
laboratory data
Administration
Payroll,
purchasing of
supplies and
services
AA
Confidential Account
Clerk/Plant
Manager/Finance Staff
Computer and internet
access; access to
software: Finance Plus,
Laserfiche, Outlook;
access to F-Drive
Important Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority
- B
Key Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Public
Relations/
Communication
with large
users/citizens
B
Plant Manager/Public
Information Office/Former
Plant Manager (see
Appendix 1)
Telephone, computer
with internet access
Operations &
Maintenance
Hauled waste
receiving
B
Operators
Septage receiving
equipment, storage
tanks, pumps, anerobic
digesters
Fats, Oils & Grease
Tracking of
grease
interceptor
maintenance
B
Environmental
Coordinator/ Confidential
Account Clerk
Computer with access to
Linko CTS, ability to
scan documents
Environmental
Water &
B
Lab Techs/former Lab
Laboratory, consumable
Monitoring
Wastewater
Techs /Contract
PPE, lab chemicals and
analytical
services to
private clients
Lab/Plant Manager
supplies, desk phone or
cell phone
Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/Program
Essential
Function
Priority
- C
Key Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Facility Tours,
Public use of
meeting room
C
Plant Manager/Former Plant
Manager/Grade 4 Operator
PC, projector and
screen, dry -erase board
and markers
Fats, Oils & Grease
Inspection of
Food
Establishments
C
Environmental Coordinator/
Lab Technicians
Ipad with access to
Remote Inspector
Application, core
sampler, consumable
PPE
Section 3. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the
leaders or officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and
predefined transition of leadership.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Plant Manager (William O'Brien)
Eric Kremer (Grade 4
Operator)
Jonathan Brown — Former Plant
Manager (Appendix 1)
Maintenance Supervisor (Wayne Polsean)
Adam Leeser
(Equipment Mechanic)
Larry Hoppman (Equipment Mechanic)
Operations Supervisor (currently vacant)
Eric Kremer (Grade 4
Operator)
Andy Petitgout (Grade 3 Operator)
Confidential Account Clerk (Cheryl Pregler)
Plant Manager
Finance Department Staff
Succession Procedures
➢ Plant Manager
• Conditions for succession
• Successor 1 will assume duties when Plant Manager is incapacitated and unable to fulfill
duties.
• Successor 2 will assume duties when Plant Manager and Successor 1 are unable to fulfill
duties.
• Method of notification
• Successors will be notified via phone by WRRC staff or CMO staff
• Terminating Conditions
• Succession will be terminated once Plant Manager is able to resume duties, or new
Acting Plant Manager/Plant Manager is appointed.
➢ Maintenance Supervisor
• Conditions for succession
• Successor 1 will assume duties when Maintenance Supervisor is incapacitated and
unable to fulfill duties.
• Successor 2 will assume duties when Maintenance Supervisor and Successor 1 are
unable to fulfill duties.
• Method of notification
• Successors will be notified via phone by Plant Manager or other WRRC Staff.
• Terminating Conditions
• Succession will be terminated once Maintenance Supervisor is able to resume duties, or
new Acting Maintenance Supervisor/Maintenance Supervisor is appointed.
➢ Operations Supervisor (as of today, 4/15/2020, position is vacant)
• Conditions for succession
• Successor 1 will assume duties when Operations Supervisor is incapacitated and unable
to fulfill duties.
• Successor 2 will assume duties when Operations Supervisor and Successor 1 are unable
to fulfill duties.
• Method of notification
• Successors will be notified via phone by Plant Manager or other WRRC Staff.
• Terminating Conditions
• Succession will be terminated once Operations Supervisor is able to resume duties, or
new Acting Operations Supervisor/Operations Supervisor is appointed.
➢ Confidential Account Clerk
• Conditions for succession
• Successor 1 will assume duties when Confidential Account Clerk is incapacitated and
unable to fulfill duties.
• Successor 2 will assume duties when Confidential Account Clerk and Successor 1 are
unable to fulfill duties.
• Method of notification
• Successors will be notified via phone by Plant Manager or other WRRC Staff.
• Terminating Conditions
• Succession will be terminated once Confidential Account Clerk is able to resume duties,
or new Acting Confidential Account Clerk / Confidential Account Clerk is appointed.
Delegations of authority specify who, by position, is authorized to make decisions or act on behalf of the
department director or other key individuals.
Delegations of Authority
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Plant Management
Managerial
Successor to
Plant Manager
Succession of Plant
Manager
Within authority
provided to Plant
Manager
Maintenance
Supervision
Supervisory
Successor to
Maintenance
Supervisor
Succession of
Maintenance
Supervisor
Within authority
provided to
Maintenance
Supervisor
Purchase of
services and
supplies
Purchase of items
determined
essential and time
Successor to
Confidential
Account Clerk
Succession of
Confidential
Account Clerk
Within authority
provided to
Confidential
critical to response
activities
Account Clerk
Section 4. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service Delivery
Alternate Operating Facilities
Essential Function: Wastewater
Conveyance (Lift Station Operation)
Required:
Alternative Location Identified:
Activation Trigger:
Structure / Facilities
Weather-proof, space enough to set up work bench
for maintenance of pumps
Pumps and hose for reroute pumping in the case of
lift station failure
Utilities
Electricity for lighting and tools
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Cellular phones, radios
Equipment and/or systems
Mechanics tools, trucks, pumps, hose reel with
hose
Facility specific Emergency Response Plans,
equipment (health and safety items)
Access to PPE and sufficient space to maintain
separation between staff
Essential Function: Wastewater
Treatment
Required:
Alternative Location Identified:
Activation Trigger:
W&RRC unable to treat wastewater for more than
30 days.
Structure / Facilities
Mobile membrane bioreactor (see OVIVO and
Integrated Water Services, Inc. under Contractor
section of Appendix 1)
Utilities
Electricity
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
SCADA connectivity via cellular, radio, or fiber
Equipment and/or systems
Mechanics tools, trucks, consumable PPE
Essential Funciton: Administration
Required:
Alternative Location Identified:
Work remotely
Activation Trigger:
Office unable to be occupied, or staff showing
symptoms of COVID-19, or staff feels unsafe
reporting to office due to pandemic
Structure / Facilities
Office
Utilities
Electricity, restroom, accommodations for meal
prep/storage
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Cellular phone and internet connection or hot spot
Equipment and/or systems
Laptop and access to GotoMyPC
Essential Funciton: Laboratory
Services
Required:
Alternative Location Identified:
Activation Trigger:
Laboratory unable to be occupied.
Structure / Facilities
Laboratory
Utilities
Electricity, reagent grade water, tap water, sewer,
restroom, accommodations for meal prep/storage
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Telephone
Equipment and/or systems
Laboratory Instruments (Identified in Lab Manual)
Alternate Service Delivery in support of Social Distancing
Essential Funciton: W&RRC Operation
Required:
Alternative Delivery Method:
Level 1) Restrict access to Control Room, monitor
situation, routine disinfection of surfaces in control
room, use of PPE
Level 2) Set up second control room in
Administration Building SCADA room (isolate
staff/shifts from one another)
Level 3) Shelter in Place (Operators reside at
W&RRC)
Activation Trigger:
Level 1) Emergency declaration
Level 2) Heightened risk of non-compliance or
failure to deliver service — as determined by Plant
Manager and City Manager
Level 3) Extreme risk of non-compliance or failure
to deliver service - as determined by Plant Manager
and City Manager
Structure / Facilities
Office, PCs, desk, chair
Utilities
Electricity, restroom, accommodations for meal
prep/storage, showers
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Desk phone, cellular phone
Equipment and/or systems
SCADA system access
Essential Funciton: Laboratory
Services
Required:
Alternative Delivery Method:
Restricted Access to Laboratory
Activation Trigger:
Emergency Declaration
Structure / Facilities
Barricades in entryways, signs alerting clients to
restrictions
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Use of remote doorbell for clients to request
assistance from city staff
Equipment and/or systems
Barricades, signs, doorbells
Essential Funciton: Administration
Required:
Alternative Delivery Method:
(1) Telecommuting (Plant Manager, Confidential
Account Clerk)
(2) Restricted access to administration building
Activation Trigger
(1) Employee is symptomatic and/or request to
telecommute.
(2) Emergency declaration
Structure / Facilities
Climate -controlled space with electricity, restrooms,
and dining accomodations
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Internet access via land line or hotspot, cellular
telephone
Equipment and/or systems
Laptop with access to GotoMyPC (GoToMyPC has
been set up for Plant Manager and Confidential
Account Clerk)
Section 5. Interoperable Communications
❖ Critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
Y Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system
y Radio communications and city fiber network for communication with lift stations
Y Hand-held radios
Method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
VPN access to SCADA system through City network or verizon network
➢ Radio communication
❖ Procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff, management, and
essential internal and external staff.
If phone systems are available, continue using as normal with forwarding to cell phones
Use cell phones when desk phones not available
Use radio when phones not available
❖ Procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical customers and
the public
➢ Contact public via social media and local media
Signage at WRRC
➢ Use desk phones or cell phones for inter -city communication
❖ Procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and functions.
➢ Maintain SCADA communication if possible
Section 6. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes
are backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and
data loss.
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File, Record, or
Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy, electronic)
Pre -positioned at
Alternate Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate Facility
Backed up at
Third Location
(at:)
Payroll
Electronic
Finance Dept
No
City Server
Accounts Payable
Electronic
Finance Dept
No
City Server
Accounts Receivable
Electronic
Finance Dept
No
City Server
Employee Records
Electronic/Hardcopy
Human Resources
Yes
City Server
Industrial
Pretreatment
Electronic/Hardcopy
WRRC
Yes
City Server
SCADA Historian
Electronic
WRRC
No
City Server
Discharge Monitoring
Reports
Electronic
WRRC
No
City Server
Section 7. Tests, Training and Exercises
Employees play a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know how to
execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the entire city. To
achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and drills.
❖ Development, Testing, Training and Exercising of COOP
■ Conduct annual review of department COOP
• Review shall be completed once per calendar year by Plant Manager and additional
W&RRC staff as selected.
• Conduct annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• Testing and exercising shall be completed once per calendar year, shall include all
W&RRC staff, and shall be conducted on short notice.
■ Conduct annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• Testing shall be completed one time per calendar year, unannounced, in conjunction with
the department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures, by the Plant
Manager, with assistance from W&RRC staff.
■ Conduct annual refresher orientation with COOP staff
• An annual refresher orientation shall be conducted with all W&RRC staff. This refresher
shall be conducted during the fall/winter
Appendix 1 - Contacts
W&RRC and City Staff
City Department Office Phone#
Emergency Communication 563-589-4415
Emergency Management 563-589-4170
Fire 563-589-4160
Police 563-589-4410
Finance 563-589-4398
Human Resources 563-589-4125
Public Works 563-589-4250
City Manager's Office 563-589-4110
Information Services 563-589-4280
Engineering 563-589-4270
*Refer to Appendix 2 for full list of City Staff telephone numbers
Government Agency Contacts
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Field Office #1
909 West Main Suite 4, Manchester, IA 52057
Office: 563-927-2640
e-mail: amber.sauser@dnr.iowa.gov
24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 515-725-8694
Environmental Protection Agency
Region 7 Office
11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219
Office: 1-800-223-0425
National Response Center: 1-800-424-8802
(for emergencies and other sudden threats to public health).
Contractors
Tschiggfrie Excavating
425 Julien Dubuque Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003
Office: 563-557-7450
e-mail: dubuqueoffice@tschiggfrie.net
After Hours Contacts:
Contractor providing mechanical services and labor.
A-1 Crane Rental & Machinery
525 E 19th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Office: 563-583-5735 (connects to answering service after hours)
After Hours Direct Contact:
Contractor providing mechanical services and labor.
Eurofins/TestAmerica
3019 Venture Way, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Office: 319-277-2401
e-mail:
info@testamericainc.com
Contractor providing analytical services for water and wastewater.
Evologic
2255 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
Office: 563-556-2144
e-mail: info@evologic.us
Contractor providing PLC/HMI programming, VFDs (variable frequency drives),
Control panel design and fabrication, SCADA, Industrial electronics repair,
Project management.
Ovivo
2255 John F Kennedy Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
Telephone: 512-652-5805
e-mail:
Contractor providing mobile Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment
systems.
Integrated Water Services, Inc.
1169 Hilltop Parkway, Unit 101 B, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Office: 720-207-5052
e-mail: jmiller(a integratedwaterservices.com
Contractor providing mobile Membrane Bioreactor wastewater treatment
systems.
Appendix 2 — City
Department Phone List
AIRPORT
Todd Dalsing
Dan Klaas
Cheryl Sheldon
Karen Spisak
Gordy Vetschs
Airport Operations
Fax
BUILDING SERVICES
Gary Blosch
Cory Firzlaff
John Liphardt
Jason Mouring
Jean Noel
OPEN
Dave Johnson
Mike Sievers
OPEN
JeffZasada
Fax
CABLE TV
OPEN
Erich Moeller
Craig Nowack
Fax
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Trish Gleason
Kevin Firnstahl
Pam McCarron
Fax
4128
4233
4232
4234
4237
4235
4236
589-4108
4150
6040
4155
590-8870
4153
4150
4157
4152
4154
4156
6037
690-6687
4181
4181
4181
690-6288
690-6687
4120
4120
4121
4122
589-0890
CITY HALL INFO 589-4100
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 4110
Rahim Akrami 690-6120
Gina Bell 690-6038
Kelli Buchenau 690-6062
Cori Burbach 4112
Randy Gehl 4151
Teri Goodmann 690-6060
Juanita Hilldn 690-6036
Kristin Hill 690-6068
Jerelyn O'Connor 4326
Natalie Rinker 6039
Anne Schreyer 4110
Stephanie Valentine 4116
Mike Van Milligen 4110
Fax 589-4149
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4393
Jill Connors
Ian Hatch
Cynthia Kramer
Jenni Petersen -Brant
Fax
4213
4105
4393
690-6059
589-1733
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CTR 4395
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
**in an Emergency** Dial 9-911
Non -Emergency Dispatch 4415
Mark Murphy 7856
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Tom Berger 4170
EMPLOYEE LOUNGE 4509
ENGINEERING
Kerry Bradley (Secretary)
Dennis Ploessel
Interns
Jon Dienst
Tom Freund
Vacant (Traffic Engineer)
Charlie Gau
Anita Gonyier
Jay Gonzales
4270
4270
690-6554
690-6113
4104
4201
4200
4374
4271
4518
Meggan Bennett
Luke Steger
Todd Irwin
Nate Kieffer
Philip Grommet
Troy Kress
Adam Decker
Chris Lyons
Dean Mattoon
Hugh McCarron
Deron Muehring
George Nauman
Dave Ness
Chuck Nicholas
Gus Psihoyos
Duane Richter
Steve Sampson Brown
Bob Schiesl
ROW Tech(Vacant)
Justin Smith
Nate Steffen
Interns
Traffic Control Room
Fax
FINANCE
Tony Breitbach
INTERN
Nathan Kelleher
Rachel Kilburg
OPEN
Ella Lahey
Jenny Larson (Budget/Finance)
Melissa McGinnis
Connie Mueller
Jen Raber
Kerry Rogers
Cindy Schroeder
Kate Weidemann
Fax
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rick Steines
Wayne Dow
Jodi Lukens
Derek Paulson
Fax
FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CTR
Main Office
General Manager HR Cook
Dir of Finance Don Howes
Dir Events & Op Shaun Rice
Event Manager Ali Levasseur
Mktg Coord Kelly Spreitzer
Mech Ops Mgr Bob Richardson 4362
Fax 589-4351
GIS
Nikki Rosemeyer
Caleb Scheidel
4174
690-6015
HEALTH SERVICES 4181
Jenny Cook & McKinzie Flanagan -
Animal Control
Mary Rose Corrigan
OPEN
Katie Kieffer
Tim Link
Fax
4185
4181
4181
4183
4102
589-4299
HOUSING & COMM DEVEL
Section 8
General Housing
Healthy Homes/Lead
Rehab
BBHH (Resiliency)
Lisa Barton
Teresa Bassler
OPEN
4230
4230
4231
1724
4239
690-6168
690-6092
690-6096
690-6093
690-6270
690-6035
4278
4277
1721
1738
4119
4158
690-6116
4101
4276
690-6061
1722
4518
4275
690-6067
4272
4273
4159
599-5239
1734
690-6115
690-6511
589-4205
4131
4134
4135
4339
4141
4398
4322
4142
4398
4133
4140
4130
4132
690-6689
4160
4160
4194
4160
4195
OPEN
Dawn DeMaio
Tracy Doyle
Tonya England
Tami Emster
Sharon Gaul
OPEN
Maddy Haverland
OPEN
Gina Hodgson
Amanda Hohmann
OPEN
OPEN
Scott Koch
John Liphardt
OPEN
OPEN
Kris Neyen
Hollie Ohnesorge
OPEN
Ben Pothoff
Cate Richter
Alex Rogan
Raneisha Ross
Alexis Steger
OPEN
OPEN
Fax
HUMAN RESOURCES
Tusdee Blus
Kecia Dougherty
Amanda Koppes
690-6073
690-6090
690-6099
690-6100
4231
4510
690-6088
690-6089
589-1724
4239
690-6101
690-6103
690-6074
690-6104
4338
690-6105
690-6102
690-6094
690-6106
690-6107
690-6075
690-6070
690-6097
690-6110
690-6072
690-6109
690-6091
589-4244
4125
6127
4182
6125
Gina Noel 4115
Amanda Bartsch (Nurse Case Mgr) 6117
Shelley Stickfort 4114
Fax 690-6025
HUMAN RIGHTS
Collins Eboh
Kelly Larson
Temwa Phiri
Carol Spinoso
VISTA
Fax
589-4209 INFORMATION SERVICES
Yanely Nordin -Help Desk
Chris Kohlmann
4254 Stacey Moore
4257 Joe Pregler
4256 Tony Steffen
4361 Alicia Tumis
4375 Jim Vosberg
4353 Fax
LEGAL SERVICES
Crenna Brumwell
Jenny Messerich
Barry Lindahl
Maureen Quann
Tracey Stecklein (Admin)
Shante Weston
Fax
LEISURE SERVICES
Janna Beau
Tony Elskamp
Brian Feldott
4190
4191
4190
4180
4190
690-6126
690-6691
4280
4284
4280
4283
4287
4282
4288
4285
589-4203
4381
4381
4113
4381
4113
4381
583-1040
4263
4315
4312
4316
Greenhouse 589-4320
Golf Maintenance -Gerry Lange 4314
Peggy Kraus-Abidi
Dan Kroger (Recreation Div.)
Steve Fehsal (Park Div.)
Whitnee Hale
OPEN
Tree Crew -Tom Kramer
Jolene Rettenberger
Heather Satterly (Americorps)
Kim Stickney (Americorps)
4317
4310
4260
4385
4311
589-4298
4995
6171
4554
Mike Sullivan (PGA Pro)
Kristen Dietz
Marie Ware
Fax
Marina
Multicultural Family Center
Jackie Hunter (MFC)
Sarah Petersen (MFC)
LIBRARY
Bill Carroll
Danielle Day
Susan Henricks
Denette Kellogg
Fax
PARKING DIVISION
Diane Boardman
Fax
PARKING TICKETS
Vickie Wilwert
Fax
PLANNING SERVICES
Charles Miller
Laura Carstens
Guy Hemenway
INTERN
Chris Happ Olson
Kyle Kritz
OPEN
Jane Glennon
Travis Schrobilgen
Wally Wemimont
Fax
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Scott Cmbill
Mark Dalsing
Dawn Dempsey
Jeremy Jensen
Kevin Klein
Jodi Murphy
Steve Olson
Steve Radloff
Dawn Young
Non -Emergency Dispatch
Fax
Police - Records Room
Shelley Laird
Fax
PUBLIC WORKS
Todd Atkinson (Garage)
Paul Davis
OPEN (Landfill)
Doug Hughes (Landfill)
John Klostermann
Tom Kuhle (Garage)
Linda Locher
Julie McLaughlin
Anderson Sainci
Chris Selchert (Garage)
Dave Sitzmann
Arielle Swift
Teresa Theisen
Landfill
4318
4262
4264
589-4391
582-5524
582-3681
6041
6042
4225
4139
4138
4126
4313
589-4217
4266
4267
690-6675
4148
4548
690-6688
4210
4123
4210
4222
1732
4387
4223
4215
4210
1732
4214
589-4221
4410
4422
4411
4469
4444
4425
4410
4454
587-3807
4461
4415
589-4497
7848
589-3849
4250
4251
6046
4354
6221
4348
4245
4346
2079
4249
4274
4345
4344
2080
557-8220
Landfill Scale House/OPEN 1837
RCC/hazardous waste/Ken Miller 1717
Sign Shop 2062
Fax 589-4252
TRANSIT DIVISION
Carroll Clark
OPEN (Conf. Acct. Clerk)
Justin Harris -Davis
Jacob Ironside
Deb Pottebaum
Lisa Powers
4196
4971
690-6463
4198
4228
4972
4227
Russ Stecklein 4197
Renee Tyler (Parking & 4341
Transportation Department)
Mini -Bus 6464
Fax 589-4340
UTILITY BILLING
Brandi Baumhover
Dawn Carr
Rose Hoemer
Karen Pins
Jenni Welsh
OPEN
Front Counter
WATER DEPARTMENT
Denise Ihrig
Kerry Leppert
OPEN (Secretary)
OPEN
Brant Schueller
Deb Searles
Foreman — Damn Homb
GIS Specialist — Jesse Bernhardt
Meter Shop
Meter Replacement
Fax
4144
4145
4144
4143
4242
4146
4147
4242
4291
4290
4305
4291
4292
4303
4587
2076
6050
2077
4304
589-4297
WATER AND RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER
4176
Josh Contreraz 4175
Willie O'Brien 4269
Cheryl Pregler 4601
Laboratory 4334
Maintenance 4336
Operator Control Room 4330
Fax 589-4179
CONFERENCE ROOMS:
A 4173 WALL
1730 CONFERENCE
(cannot receive outside calls, must transfer
call from an extension inside the building)
B 4500 WALL
4220 CONFERENCE
C 6510 WALL
MAIL ROOM (CITY HALL) 4593
REV. 12/19/2019
Appendix 3 — IDNR Emergency Hotline
*ffts) IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Don't hesitate. Don't forget. Don't wait
Update Emergency Response Plans Now
DNR's 24/7 Environmental Emergency Hotline number changes July 1.
Don't wait until you or your company need to report a spill, wastewater bypass, underground storage
tank system release or failure, or water supply failure or violation to the DNR. Please change the
environmental hotline number on your emergency plans and documents now. The new number is
515-725-8694.
Who needs to call?
Contact the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources for any of the following situations as
soon as possible but no later than required by
law. The sooner you contact DNR staff, the more
likely they can help you prevent additional risk
to public health and safety, or damage to Iowa's
natural resources.
1
Changing July 1, 2015
DNR's 24-hour Environmental Hotline
515-725-8694
Emergency Situations that Must be Reported
Time Limit
to Report
Chemical spills: Anyone manufacturing, storing, handling, transporting or disposing of a hazard-
ous substance when a hazardous condition occurs. If in doubt, report it.
Within 6 hours
Manure releases: Anyone storing, handling, transporting or land -applying manure from a con-
finement feeding operation; or storing, handling, transporting or land -applying manure, process
wastewater, open feedlot effluent, settled open feedlot effluent or settleable solids from an
open feedlot operation who becomes aware of a release.
Within 6 hours
Wastewater discharges: Treatment facility owner or operators. Report when a bypass or upset
occurs as a result of mechanical failure or acts beyond the control of the owner or operator.
Within 24 hours
Underground storage tank system failures: Owners and operators of UST systems must report
to DNR within 24 hours the discovery of released regulated substances at the UST site or in the
surrounding area, unusual operating conditions or monitoring results from a release detection
method that indicate a release may have occurred.
Within 24 hours
(6 hours if
release creates
a hazardous
condition)
Drinking water system notifications: Owners and operators of public drinking water systems
must report monitoring and maximum contaminant level (MCL) violations and situations, in-
cluding treatment or distribution system failure that "significantly increases the potential for
drinking water contamination" and other situations "with significant potential to have serious
adverse effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure."
Within 24 hours
Complaints, Fish Kills and other environmental reporting: Anyone seeing a fish kill, someone
burning tires or other banned materials, or dumping materials where it shouldn't belong.
As Soon As Possible
Leading Iowans in caring for our natural resources I www.iowadnr.gov
on won un i you re se ing ou e . ooms. ange o
515-725-8694 on all your plans now.
More About Spill Reporting
Spills must be reported by anyone manufacturing, stor-
ing, handling, transporting or disposing of a hazardous
substance when a hazardous condition occurs. (Also see
definitions.)
How do I know if it's a hazardous condition?
Report it if a hazardous substance such as an acid,
heavy metal, paint is involved and it has the potential to
leave the property, reach a water of the state (surface or
groundwater) or can be detected in the air at the facility's
boundaries.
Report it if there is a potential threat to public health and
safety, or first responders (fire department, Haz Mat,
public health and emergency management) respond to the
incident. Report releases that exceed a Federal Reportable
Quantity to the National Response Center or to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
Definitions
"Hazardous Condition" means any situation in-
volving the actual, imminent or probable spillage,
leakage, or release of a hazardous substance onto
the land, into a water of the state or into the at-
mosphere which, because of quantity, strength and
toxicity of the hazardous substance, its mobility in
the environment and its persistence, creates an im-
mediate or potential danger to the public health or
safety or to the environment.
"Hazardous Substance" means any substance or
mixture of substance that presents a danger to
the public health or safety and includes, but is not
limited to, a substance that is toxic, corrosive, or
flammable, or that is an irritant or that, in confine-
ment, generates pressure through decomposition,
heat, or other means. The following are examples of
substances which, in sufficient quantity, may be haz-
ardous: acids; alkalis; explosives; fertilizers; heavy
metals such as chromium, arsenic, mercury, lead,
and cadmium; industrial chemicals; paint thinners;
paints; pesticides; petroleum products; poisons;
radioactive materials; sludges; and organic solvents.
"Hazardous substances" may include any hazardous
waste identified or listed by the administrator of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency un-
der the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended by the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, or
any toxic pollutant listed under Section 307 of the
federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended to
January 1, 1977, or any hazardous substance desig-
nated under Section 311 of the federal Water Pollu-
tion Control Act as amended to January 1, 1977, or
any hazardous material designated by the secretary
of transportation under the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act (49 CFR 172.101).
Additional information
Contact the Iowa DNR's main office at 515-725-8200. Or contact the environmental field office serving your area at
www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/fo/fo_factsheet.pdf.
Clip and keep.
Required Time limits for Reporting
Incidents
Spill Reporting 6 hours
Manure Release Reporting 6 hours
Waste Water Bypasses 24 hours
Drinking Water 24 hours
(main breaks, violations, etc)
Release from a UST system 24 hours
(if release creates a hazardous 6 hours
condition)
Emergency Numbers
DNR 24/7 Spill Number: 515-725-8694
Local Law Enforcement:
Local Fire Dept:
Other:
CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS PLAN (COOP)
City of Dubuque Public Works Department
April 2020
Purpose:
This Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for City of Dubuque Public Works Department
provides guidance for personnel to ensure the department and City organization maintains the
capability to fulfill its essential functions following a wide variety of emergencies. COOP
planning is the effort to ensure the continued performance of essential government functions
and services when normal, standard operations become overwhelmed, regardless of the
emergency.
Key Concepts:
• During a COOP event, office operations and activities will not be "business as usual".
The continuity of time -critical, "essential" functions is paramount. When the COOP plan
is activated, leadership succession plans may be invoked, and alternate business
processes may be activated.
• The City must maintain themselves at a high level of readiness for a COOP event.
• When a COOP event occurs, the department must be capable of implementation
at any time -with or without warning, during duty or non -duty hours.
• The department must implement the plan and attain operational capability within a
specified time frame (depending on the event) and will provide for the ability to
continue operations until given direction to resume normal operations.
Planning Assumptions:
• The type and magnitude of the effects of a diminished work environment cannot be
predicted. Therefore, the scope of this plan is broad and is intended to encompass a
variety of potential failures.
• It is assumed that no department will direct the implementation of their respective
COOP Plans with or without coordination with other City departments (depending on
the event.)
• Potential emergencies or threatened emergencies may adversely impact the
department's ability to continue to support essential internal operations and to provide
services to clients or support to external agencies.
• Department and non -department personnel and resources located outside the
affected area may be made available as necessary to continue essential functions
Authorities:
The COOP planning authority is vested with the City Manager and the Public Works
Director.
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Section I. Essential Functions/Services
Prioritized Listing of Essential Functions for the Public Works Department
Critical Functions
Division/Activity/
Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Track and
process payrole
AAA
PW Garage
Clerk,
Secretary
Assistant
Public Works
Director
Operational MSC facility or
access to electronic files,
GIS
Street Maintenance
Address
pavement failures
to assure fora
safe and
functional
transportation
system
AAA
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Supervisor
Operational MSC facility or
access to electronic files,
GIS
Equipment and truck fleet
Street and Traffic
Lighting
Maintenance on
the traffic control
system
AAA
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Operational MSC facility or
access to electronic files,
GIS
Bucket Trucks
Operational MSC facility or
access to electronic files,
GIS
Equipment and truck fleet
Snow and Ice Control
Provide snow and
ice control to the
primary,
secondary and
residential routes
AAA
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Sanitary Sewer Maint.
Storm Sewer Maint.
Provide citizens
with safe and
clean environment
by responding to
identified
problems within
the collection
system
AAA
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Supervisor
Operational MSC facility or
access to electronic files,
GIS
Sewer Jet and Jet/vac
sewer trucks
Solid Waste
Collection
Provide citizens
with safe and
clean environment
by providing for
trash collection
AAA
Resource
Management
Coordinator
and Supervisor
Lead Driver
Operational MSC facility or
access to electronic files,
GIS
Solid Waste Collection
Fleet
Landfill Operation
Provide for
community with
landfill operations
for the disposal of
trash.
AAA
Solid Waste
Facility
Supervisor
DMASWA
Administrator
Operational scale.
Landfill equipment
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Division/Activity/ Prog
Essential
Function
Priority
(AAA, AA,
A)
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Fleet Maintenance
Provides support
AAA
Assistant
Operational MSC facility or
to all city
operations by
providing vehicle
and equipment
maintenance and
repair
Public Works
Director
Fleet
Maintenance
Supervisor
fleet maintenance area
Flood Control
Provide flood
AAA
Assistant
Available staff, Operations
control by
operating the
flood control
system
Public Works
Director PW
Field
plan
Supervisor
Important Functions
Division/Unit/
Program
Important
Function
Priority - B
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Administration
Process
accounts
payable.
Receive
and process
citizen
requests
B
PW Garage
Clerk,
Secretary
Assistant
Public Works
Director
Operational MSC facility
or access to electronic
files, GIS
Riverfront/Port of
Dubuque
Provide for trash
removal and grass
cutting only
B
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Adequate staffing levels
and available equipment
Street Cleaning
Provides citizens
with a clean street
environment on
primary streets
only
B
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Supervisor
Operational MSC facility,
sweeping equipment, and
adequate staffing levels.
Snow Removal
Removal of snow
from downtown
streets/ alleys and
public buildings
B
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Supervisor
Adequate staffing levels and
available equipment
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Non -critical Functions
Division/Unit/
Program
Non-
Essential
Priority - C
Staff/Back-up
Equipment/Data/Office
Supplies
Asset Management
Maintain
Cartegraph
System
C
Administration
Staff
Computer Internet
Connection
Staff Training
Provide Staff with
OSHA required
training
C
TRICOR
Safety
Consulting
Area to hold large group
training
RCC/Household
Hazardous Waste
Collection
Collect and
disposal of
Household
Hazardous Waste
C
Landfill Staff
Staff to sort and pack HHW,
certified building for
storage, computer with
access to landfill software
Recycling Collection
Provide for the
collection of
recycling material
based on staffing
levels
C
Resource
Management
Coordinator
and Supervisor
Lead Driver
Staff and solid waste
collection trucks Current
flex schedule may need to
be suspended to meet the
Asphalt Paving
Program
Curb Replacement
Concrete Section
Repair
Pavement
Maintenance
C
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Supervisor
Staff and available funding
Snow Removal
Removal from
primary street and
cul-de-sacs
C
Assistant
Public Works
Director PW
Field
Supervisor
Adequate staffing levels
and available equipment
Curbside Collection of
Yard Waste and
Electronics
Collect and proper
disposal of Yard
Waste and
Electronics
C
Solid Waste Vehicle, office staffing, and
Staff adequate staffing levels to
provide service.
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Section II. Lines of Succession / Delegations of Authority
Lines of succession are provisions for the assumption of departmental leadership positions when the leaders or
officials are unable or unavailable to execute their duties. They allow for an orderly and predefined transition of
leadership.
Key Positions & Lines of Succession Public Works Department
Position
Successor 1
Successor 2
Public Works Director
Assistant Public Works
PW Field Supervisor
Assistant Public Works Director
PW Field Supervisor
PW Foreman
Resource Management
Coordinator and Supervisor
Lead Sanitation Driver
Designated Sanitation Driver
Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
AM Lead Mechanic
PM Lead Mechanic
Solid Waste Facility Supervisor
DMASWA Administrator
Landfill Foreman
DMASWA Administrator
Resource Management
Coordinator and Supervisor
Solid Waste Facility
Supervisor
Delegations of Authority Public Works Department
Authority to be
delegated
Type of Authority
Position Holding
Authority
Triggering
Conditions
Limitations on
Delegation
Management
Decisions
All Management
and Operational
Decisions
Assistant Public
Works Director
Absence of Public
Works Director
The Assistant
Public Works
Director shall
have all authority
as the Public
Works Director
Operational
Decisions
Operational
Decisions related to
Public Works
activities
Activity
Supervisors
Absence of Director
or Assistant Director
Limited to daily
operational
decisions
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Section III. Alternate Operating Facilities & Service
Facility and Infrastructure Requirements at Alternate Facility Public Works
Near -Site Location: None identified at this
time
Required:
Structure / Facilities
When possible a heated facility, minimum of
100,000 square feet of space with the majority of
the space dedicated to vehicle and equipment
storage would need to be identified for a temporary
facility. If no space that size is identified in one
location, temporary out -side storage of equipment
would be used during the warm weather months.
Current location identified is the old Bowling and
Beyond site. The central storage facility, (old Jule
facility) would be used for fleet maintenance and
limited feet storage. Office operations would be
located if available in City space similar to the
Water Plant or Water and Resources Recovery
Center or Jule Operations Center.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation will
be contacted to assist in finding a suitable
Utilities
Water, sewage, electricity
Communications (Including Voice and Data
Transmission
Voice and data transmission lines
Equipment and/or systems
High speed internet access, office desks
Facility specific Emergency Response Plans,
equipment (health and safety items)
Fire suppression system, back-up power
generator, handicapped accessible, multiple
ingress/egress points
Some supervisory and clerical staff may have the ability to work from home. Field staff will be
notified by the activity supervisors as to where and when they should report.
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Section IV. Interoperable Communications
Identify the critical communication systems that support the department essential functions.
• The critical communication systems that support the department's essential functions
are land -line phones, cell phones, City/County Emergency Radio System, and
Internet
Address method of transferring/replicating critical communications at the alternate site
The public works department will work directly with the City Information Services
Department to establish phone and Internet connections. The department will work
directly with our radio system provided for the City/County Emergency Radio System.
Establish procedures for interoperable communications between the department's staff, management, and
essential internal and external staff.
• Radio, text, email, phone calls are all acceptable forms of communication between
departments and staff
Establish procedures for communication with other organizations, emergency personnel, critical customers
and the public
• The public works director, assistant public works director, acting director or activity
supervisors will provide all communications with partner organizations, emergency
personnel and staff.
• The public works director, assistant public works director or acting director will work
with the Public Information Officer (PIO) on information directed to the public.
Establish procedures for access to data and systems necessary to conduct essential activities and functions.
• The Department will work with the City Information Services Department on setting
up computers, internet connections for the electronic access of files. The current
system used is GOTOMYPC which most supervisors have installed on their mobile
devise.
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Section V. Safeguarding Vital Records and Databases
Vital record documentation and data files that are necessary for resumption and recovery purposes are
backed up and stored/located safely away from the department that will minimize information and data loss.
All access to electronic files will be obtained by using access applications approved by the
City Information Services Department.
Vital Records and Databases
Vital File,
Record, or
Database
Form of Record
(hardcopy,
electronic)
Pre -positioned
at Alternate
Facility
Hand carried to
Alternate
Facility
Backed up at
Third
Location (at:)
City of Dubuque
F:drive
Electronic
Yes if GOTOMY PC
is available
No
No
Employee Contact
List
Electronic/ Paper
Yes if GOTOMY
PC is available
Yes
No
Snow and Ice
Control Manual
Electronic/Paper
Yes if GOTOMY
PC is available
Yes
No
Flood Control
Operational
Manual
Electronic/Paper
Yes if GOTOMY
PC is available
Yes
No
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Section VI. COOP Implementation
This section addresses the process by which the COOP plan is
implemented.
Phase I: Activation and Relocation
The public works director, assistant public works director along with activity supervisors
will assess the damage and provide a team recommendation to the city manager.
Employees will be contacted by phone by the activity supervisors on when and where to
report.
Phase II: Alternate Facility Operations
Public Works will work one 16 hr shift or two 12 hour shifts to remove vehicles and
equipment from the MSC to the new location. That decision will be made on the type of
incident and available staffing levels.
Phase III: Reconstitution and Return to Normal Operations
Under the direction of the public works director or the assistant director staff will be
notified to move vehicles and equipment back to the MSC when it is safe to do so.
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Section VII. Tests. Trainina and Exercises
Employee plays a role in the city's COOP readiness. Each department unit must know
how to execute its COOP plan and communicate how it relates to the COOP plan for the
entire city. To achieve this, the department should utilize this plan during exercises and
drills.
The plan will be reviewed each year or after implementation of the plan. (after action review)
• Annual department testing and exercising of COOP plans and procedures
• Annual testing of emergency alert and notification procedures and systems
• Review of the COOP plan will be reviewed during new employee orientation.
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ADDENDUM #1 - Pandemic Influenza Continuity Plan
The Public Works Department will monitor the severity of the pandemic and when
necessary use this plan to maintain Continuity of Operations. Roles and Responsibilities
are included. This section of the plan will be reviewed and updated as needed
Public Works Director - Role and Responsibilities
• Encourage "physical distance" when possible to reduce spread of disease with all
employees by working at the director's office located Municipal Services Center throughout
the event.
• Assure that all employees have the needed PPE to perform their jobs safely
• Closed the Municipal Service Center building to the public
• Changed phone recording to inform customer that the office building is closed, however,
essential operation will continue to be offered
• Inventory cleaning supplies needs to keep employees safe and equipment cleaned
• Leverage employees not on route to create disinfecting wipes for building
• Designated crew disinfect common spaces where there maybe high traffic
Participates in daily department head meetings for daily updates regarding the virus
and/or changes to city wide operations
Met with activity supervisors, foreman and secretarial staff to discuss what are the essential
tasks that needs to get done every day. Also, to discuss how the tasks will get
accomplished while practicing "physical distance".
Each activity supervisor and/or foreman gathered input from their team before reporting
this information back to leadership team.
When possible use GoToMeeting for departments to practice "physical distance"
Encouraged supervisors to work from home using GoToMyPC when it made sense
Ensures all essential activities are adequately staffed to provide essential services to all
internal and residents as best as possible. Example:
• Vehicle Maintenance will support all City departments that need vehicle and/or
equipment support
• Curbside collection will remain as schedule on customers normal collection day
• Customers may not be asked to place a green sticker and/or a yellow
sticker for the collection of additional trash or yard waste.
After action review and report to be completed with Public Works Leadership Team to
document and plan for future events
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Assistant Public Works Director - Role and Responsibilities
Daily operations plans are will be developed by the Public Works Field Supervisor and
reviewed by the Assistant Public Works Director.
Developed alternative working start and finish times to practice "physical distance"
• Example of operating with five (5) shifts instead of one for non -winter hours listed
below
Daily start and end time with staff responsibilities
• 4:00 am -noon crew out to do street sweeping
• 5:00 am-1:00 pm crew disinfect common areas of the building/riverfront maintenance
• 6:30am-2:30 crew working on pavement maintenance activities
• 7:00 am-3:00 pm two crews doing concrete and one crew CCTV inspection
• 7:30am-3:30 one crew updating street signs, two sewer maintenance crews,
one patch crew/ disinfecting common areas in the building
Review and maintains vehicles to ensure operations continuity
• Maintain communication with the Public Works Director (or designee) for daily updates
regarding the virus and/or changes to operations
• Communicate changes as needed to Foreman and/or other staff on changes to operations
• Use staff as needed to create cleaning supplies
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor - Role and Responsibilities
Developed alternative working start and finish times to practice "physical distance"
• All mechanics work eight hours with alternative breaks
• All mechanics leave uniform attire at the facility to be washed by outside vendor
• All mechanics are offered gloves to perform daily tasks
• When parts are ordered from outside vendor, vendors are not allowed to enter the building.
Parts are left outside the building with a receipt. Once vendor is gone staff will collect and
process the shipment order
• All buses are disinfected by public works staff prior to working on them
• To practice "physical distance" one clerical staff was moved into a vacant office space
• Maintain communication with the Public Works Director (or designee) for daily updates
regarding the virus and/or changes to operations
• Communicates necessary changes to mechanics and clerical staff on changes to operation
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Resource Management Coordinator and Supervisor - Role and Responsibilities
First priority is to make sure there is adequate staff to collect trash, recyclables, yard
waste and food scrap, electronics and bulky items and they all have the necessary PPE
to preform their tasks safely.
• Daily staffing level
• Eight (8) employees to collect trash + bulky collection
Six (6) employees to collect recycling
Two (2) employees to collect yard waste + food scrap
• One (1) employee to deliver carts, bins and/or report right of way issues
• If there is a reduction in staff due to staff being sick it will be recommended to suspend
bulky collection, then yard waste collection
Second is to make sure there is adequate equipment for the collection and the
disposal of the items mentioned above
• Daily equipment needs
• Six (6) refuse trucks
• Five (5) recycling trucks
• One (1) yard waste truck
• Maintain communication with the Public Works Director (or designee) for daily updates
regarding the virus and/or changes to operations
o This is critical especially if you do not have enough staff and/or enough vehicles to
operate
• Attends all department and/or leadership "GoToMeeting" "Zoom" and/or other
virtual/telecommunication meetings for daily updates regarding the virus and/or
changes to citywide operation
• Communicates necessary changes to Lead Sanitation and Sanitation employees and/or
secretarial staff on changes to operation
• Works remotely (if possible) by using GoToMyPC (March 23)
o Must make sure you have access to a computer at home
o Reached out to Information Service Department for access to GoToMyPC
• Works with the Public Information Department on ways to inform all stakeholders on
changes to daily operation
o Example, Weekly Yard Waste Collection has been changed due to the COVID-19
• Citizens were informed on March 30, 2020 that weekly collection for yard
waste and food scraps begins on April 6, 2020. Normally, customers
would be informed to purchase yard waste stickers and/or annual yard
waste decals. Due to the COVID-19 virus epidemic, the
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City temporarily suspended the need for customers to attach single -use yard
debris sticker or annual yard debris decals to containers until a designated
date.
Additional information was posted on social media, Rethink Was mobile app
and shared on the radio.
• Encouraged Lead Sanitation + all sanitation crew to stay home if they felt sick and
follow the health departments guidelines
• Inform Lead Sanitation (or designee) of any changes to health status immediately
(including changes during the workday).
Practices "physical distance" in the morning by staying in groups of ten (10) or less in the
lunchroom and/or the break room
• Lead Sanitation + all sanitation crew will be offered additional gloves to manage
daily trash and/or recycling collection
• Lead Sanitation + all sanitation crew will be offered additional cleaning material to
clean cabs of solid waste trucks
▪ Stays in communication with solid waste industry leaders in the state to stay informed on
possible changes to managing waste
Landfill Waste Facility Supervisor and DMASWA Administrator - Roles and
Responsibilities
• Ensure minimum daily staffing requirements can be met to deliver essential services
• Staffin Needs
• 1 Scale Operator
• 3 Landfill Equipment Operators
• 1 Mechanic
• Discontinue Non -Essential Services
• Close and issue public notice
• Regional Collection Center (Electronics, Household Hazardous
Waste/Reuse)
• Discontinue Cash & Check Transactions - Credit Card Only
• No Public Customers
• Review Equipment Needs to ensure operations continuity
• 2 Crawler Dozer
• 1 Trash Compactor
• 1 Haul Truck
• 1 Excavator
• 1 End loader
• Maintain communication with the Public Works Director (or designee) for daily updates
regarding the virus and/or changes to operations
• Discuss staffing levels & equipment levels
• Staffing support from Public Works or external contractor
• Attend all department and/or leadership GoToMeeting briefings for daily updates
regarding the virus and/ or changes to citywide operations
• Communicate changes as needed to Landfill Foreman and Landfill employees and
Agency Administrator on changes to operations
• Work remotely if possible) using GoToMyPC
• Landfill Office Desktop set up for remote login Landfill Supervisor
• Landfill supervisor Laptop utilized to remote into Landfill Office Desktop
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Agency Administrator & Education & Communications Coordinator responsible
for informing all stakeholders on changes to operations
• Stake Holder Communication Plan
• News Releases (NR)
• Social Media Posts (SM)
• Direct Communication with Large Commercial Customers (DC)
▪ Any changes to facility operations which may impact customers
• Examples
• RCC Closure (March 17 NR & SM)
• Trigger Point - Community Spread
Credit Card Only Sales (April 9 NR & SM)
• Trigger Point — Greater than 25 local cases
Open to Commercial Customers Only
• Trigger Point - Stay at Home/Shelter in Place ordered for the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, State or Iowa or such an
order issued by the Federal Government which covers one
of those three areas.
o Close Saturdays
• E-Ticketing possible
Resumption of normal operations
Landfill Foreman and Landfill Employee Roles and Responsibility
• If you feel sick stay home and follow the health departments guidelines
• Follow industry best practices for PPE usage
• Inform Landfill Supervisor (or designee) of any changes to health status immediately
(including changes during the workday).
• Practice "physical distance" in the morning and afternoon by staying in groups of ten
(10) or less in the break room
• Scale Operators will punch in and out remotely at the scale house
• Landfill Foreman will work with scale operator on daily payroll submission
• Landfill Foreman and Landfill Staff offered additional gloves to perform daily tasks
• Landfill Foreman and Landfill Staff offered additional cleaning material to maintain
clean equipment and work areas
▪ Common surfaces in all buildings are cleaned twice daily
▪ Equipment is cleaned before and after every shift
• Scale House public areas cleaned every half hour
Agency Board Meetings
• Meetings will be conducted virtually via GoToMeeting
• The Public may also attend meetings via conference call pursuant to Iowa Code
section 21.8 outlinesthe guidelines to hold an electronic meeting when there are valid
concerns that an in -person meeting is "Impossible or impractical"
• The public will be invited to contact the board and staff before the meeting or
during the meeting via the conference call.
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