City Attorney's Office Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
March 26, 2024
City of Dubuque Public Hearings # 01.
Special Meeting
ITEM TITLE: CityAttorney's Office Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Policy Budget Supporting Documentation
Presentation_Uploaded 3.26.24 Supporting Documentation
HOW TO USE THIS POLICY BUDGET DOCUMENT
PURPOSE
The Policy Budget defines goals and objectives for all City departments and activities, relates them to
cost and resource requirements and attempts to establish measures for evaluating accomplishment.
Specific improvement packages are developed and included in the Policy Budget for alternative funding
and service levels. The Policy Budget document shows the budget by line item for each Department
and provides a basis for fiscal control once the budget is adopted.
The Policy Budget emphasizes objectives, accomplishments, and alternative funding and service levels
and is intended to keep the attention of the City Council and public on the major policy decisions
involving what services the City government will provide, who will pay for them, and the implications of
such decisions.
FORMAT
The Policy Budget is organized by Department/Division and provides detail for all activities that make
up each Department/Division. Each Department/Division tab includes the following information:
1) Department/Division Financial Summary: The budget highlights portion of the Department
Summary reflects total expenses for the maintenance level budget (cost to continue at the same
level of service) and approved improvement packages for all activities within the Department by
expenditure category (employee expense, supplies and services, machinery and equipment,
and debt service), and the funding sources that pay those expenses. The property tax portion of
the funding is reflected, noting the increase or decrease from the prior years adopted budget.
For Departments which are self supporting (i.e. Water, Water Resources & Recovery Center,
Refuse and Salt Operations (part of Public Works), Media Service, Transit, Parking, Stormwater
(part of Engineering)), the net operating surplus/deficit is reflected, noting the increase or
decrease in the fund from the prior years adopted budget.
This summary displays all Improvement Packages submitted by Department/Division
Managers, with a notation of whether they were recommended by the City Manager, and then
approved by the City Council. Those noted with a `YES' were added to the maintenance level
budget and are reflected in the Department Funding Summary and those noted with a `NO' were
not approved.
And finally, this summary explains significant line item detail by expenditure category, notable
revenue changes, and miscellaneous information regarding the maintenance level budget.
These are the review notes prior to adding any improvement packages.
2) Memo Addressing Budget Issue (optional): If there is an important budget issue that needs
further explanation, a memo will be provided.
3) Department's Organizational Chart (optional): Shows how a Department is structured.
Usually included for larger more complex Departments.
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4) Department/Division's Highlights of Prior Year's Accomplishments and Future Initiatives:
This is a written narrative that highlights the Department's prior year accomplishments and what
Departments plan on accomplishing in the near future.
5) Department/Division's Goals and Performance Measures by Activity: This is a written
activity statement and a matrix for each activity which includes activity objectives, relationship to
City Council Goals & Priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Performance measures
are included for each activity to evaluate activities and ensure that the approved levels of
funding yield the expected results. Icons for each KPI visually indicate how well an objective is
doing and represent the following:
Goal Met Goal in Progress Goal Not Met
The goal has not This goal has not
This goal has been been met but is been met and is not
met. showing signs of currently showing
improvement. signs of progress.
6) Recommended Operating Revenue Budget by Department/Division: This report reflects line
item revenue detail at the Department/Division level (combines all activities for each line by
fund). Two years actual revenues, prior year adopted revenues and the recommended revenue
for the new budget year are reflected.
7) Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget by Department/Division: This report reflects
line item expenditure detail at the Department/Division level (combines all activities for each line
by fund). Expenses are grouped by category (employee expense, supplies and services,
machinery and equipment, debt service, and transfers) and displays two years actual expenses,
prior year adopted expenses and the recommended expense for the new budget year.
8) Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget by Activity and Funding Source: This
report reflects expenses grouped by category (employee expense, supplies and services,
machinery and equipment, debt service, and transfers) for each activity within the Department/
Division, and displays two years actual expenses, prior year adopted expenses and the
recommended expense for the new budget year.
9) Personnel Complement at Department/Division and Activity Level: These reports reflect
positions budgeted at the Department/Division level and the Activity level, by funding source.
Total Full Time Equivalents (FTE) and wages with longevity expense are shown for each
position for two years prior year adopted FTE and expenses, and the recommended FTE and
related expense for the new budget year.
10) Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division: This report lists all Capital
Improvement Project totals for two years actual expenses, prior year adopted expenses and the
recommended expense for the new budget year.
11) Five Year Capital Improvement Program Summary by Department/Division: This report
lists all Capital Improvement Projects budgeted in the new budget year and planned for the next
four years.
Reference: Key Terms for Understanding Dubuque's Budget, Budget Glossary Budget Overview and
Budget and Fiscal Policy Guidelines located in Resident's Guide
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
% Change
From FY
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 2024
Budget Highlights Actual Budget Requested Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 785,218 820,641 868,759 5.9 %
Supplies and Services 247,836 252,246 237,459 (5.9)%
Machinery and Equipment 265 2,660 — 0.0 %
Total 1,033,319 1,075,547 1,106,218 2.9 %
Resources
Administrative Overhead Recharges 510,961 690,126 849,376 23.1 %
Reimbursements 130 347 0 0.0 %
County Revenue 2,900 3,800 3,800 0.0 %
Total 513,991 694,273 853,176 22.9 %
Property Tax Support 519,328 381,274 253,042 (128,232)
Percent Increase (Decrease) (33.6)%
Personnel -Authorized FTE 5.62 5.62 5.62
Improvement Package Summary
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This improvement package request is for the creation of a full-time Assistant City Attorney I position (1.0
FTE, GE-37)within the City Attorney's Office. Under the supervision and direction of the City Attorney,
this position conducts legal activities of the City including providing legal services to the City Manager,
City Council, and boards and commissions. Creation of this position will facilitate a succession plan for
the individual to become familiar with the organization and processes in the City. The goal is to grow
and develop the individual hired to take on more responsibility and duties, allowing for efficiencies and
reduced response times and better balanced workload for the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney's
Office is an administrative department within the organization acting in a support role for all
departments. The City Attorney Office's work directly impacts the ability of other departments to meet
the goals and priorities as set by the City Council. The addition of this position would aid in the City of
Dubuque's goal of a financially responsible, high-performance city organization: sustainable, equitable,
and effective service delivery.
Related Cost: $ 8,184 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - No
Related Cost: $ 119,081 Tax Funds Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 77,105 Administrative Overhead Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 5,299 Administrative Overhead Non-Recurring
Net Property Tax Cost: $ 44,861
Property Tax Impact: $ 0.0176 1.24%
Activity: Administration
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Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1. FY 2025 employee expense reflects a 5.00% wage package increase.
2. The lowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from the FY 2024 City contribution of 9.44%. The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged
from FY 2024.
3. The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2024 to $1,119 in FY
2025 per month, per contract, which results in annual cost unchanged of$0 or 0.00%.
4. Overtime expense is unchanged from $1,000 in FY 2024 to $1,000 in FY 2025. FY 2023 Actual was
$0.
5. Five-Year Retiree Sick leave payout unchanged from $5,493 in FY 2024 to $5,493 in FY 2025.
Supplies & Services
6. Subscriptions increased from $14,120 in FY 2024 to $15,000 in FY 2025 based on FY 2023 Actual
of$15,213.
7. Damage Claims is decreased from $123,130 in FY 2024 to $101,319 in FY 2025 based on a three
year average of actual claims paid (FY 23 $106,656, FY22 $141,394, FY21 $55,908). The City
reimburses lowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAAP) up to $20,000 per claim.
8. Meetings & Conferences increased from $22,850 in FY 2024 to $23,993 in FY 2025 based on FY24
budget +5%. Conferences budgeted include: International Municipal Lawyers Association
Conference (Orlando, FL); International Municipal Lawyers Association Mid-Year Seminar
(Washington, DC); lowa Public Information Board Meeting (Des Moines, IA); Upper Midwest
Employment Law Institute (St. Paul, MN); International Municipal Attorneys Association (Johnston,
IA); Growing Sustainable Communities Conference (Dubuque, IA); and lowa Women's Leadership
Conference (Dubuque, IA).
9. Administrative Judge is unchanged from $14,724 in FY 2024 to $14,724 in FY 2025. This line item
represents the cost for human rights complaint investigations including the public hearing expense
for an administrative law judge. A portion of this line item will be used to cover the administrative
judge expense associated with a pilot program that entails sending text messages to citizens with
past due animal licenses prior to court. This is an attempt to achieve better compliance and avoid
the high costs of court, which will make the process more equitable and less financially burdensome
on citizens.
10. Rental of Space increased from $29,467 in FY 2024 to $30,134 in FY 2025 based on the office
lease agreement of a 2.5% annual increase. This line item includes parking for the City Attorney,
Assistant City Attorney I I, Senior Counsel, Paralegal, and Civil Rights Specialist ($2,784) and office
rent ($27,350).
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Revenue
11. Revenue received from Enterprise Funds for administrative overhead charges increased from
$690,126 in FY 2024 to $849,376 in FY 2025.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The mission of the City Attorney's Office is to provide legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager,
and all officials and departments of the City in matters relating to their official duties so that the City
delivers excellent municipal services that support urban living and a sustainable City plan for the
community's future and that facilitate access to critical human services, which results in a financially-
sound City government, with citizens getting services and value for their tax dollar.
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SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PEOPLE
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
People Planning
Cross-training among the City Attorney's The City Attorney's Office provides
Office staff delivers quality customer counsel and direction to all City
service and allows staff to deliver services departments so that they may perForm
that exceed citizen expectations. duties and responsibilities to ensure
Investment in training allows a high- economic prosperity, environmental/
quality, knowledgeable, and informed ecological integrity, and social/cultural
workforce. vibrancy throughout the community.
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Partnerships
Staff of the City Attorney's Office volunteer with numerous local and state partnerships to implement
the City Council's community vision. Staff also develops and implements processes that help provide
solutions for community challenges and opportunities.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Full-Time Equivalent 5.62 5.62 5.62
Resources and Property Tax Support
Admin Overhead ,961
from Enterprise $690,126
Funds
$849,376
Property Tax
Support $381,274
$253,042
I $4,400
County Revenue $3,000
$3,000
$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,C
■ FY 2023 Actual FY 2024 Budget FY 2025 Recomm'd
The City Attorney's Office is supported by 5.62 full-time equivalent employees. Overall, the
department's expenses are expected to increase by 2.9% in FY 2025 compared to FY 2024.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
Employee Expense $820,641
$868,759
� $247,836
Supplies and Services $252,246
$237,459
$265
Machinery and Equipment $2,660
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$0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000
� FY 2023 Actual FY 2024 Budget FY 2025 Requested
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CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Mission & Services
The City Attorney's Office represents the City in all cases and processes all claims and suits for and
against the City and provides written opinions to the City Council, boards and commissions, the City
Manager, and City departments. The City Attorney's Office assists in the preparation and review of legal
documents, legislation, and other matters in which there is a City interest. The City Attorney's Office
(CAO) provides legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, and all officials and departments of the
City in matters relating to their official duties. The CAO also prosecutes ordinance and traffic violations,
represents City boards and commissions, provides advice on legal opinions to officials, department
managers, and City employees, and drafts legal documents, memoranda, and opinions.
Position Summary
FY 2025
Paralegal 1.00
Legal Administrative Assistant 1.00
Assistant City Attorney I I 1.00
City Attorney 1.00
Senior Counsel 0.62
Civil Rights Specialist 1.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees 5.62
Performance Measures
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Dept. Objective: Provide timely, cost-efficient, quality services to residents and assist
1 businesses and organizations with promoting workplace diversity.
Performance Measure (KPI) Target FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 PerFormance
Actual Actual Estimated Indicator
Human Rights Cases - # of
businesses/organizations N/A 13 6 11 Goal Met
affected
Municipal Infractions - % of
Defendants who admit 80% 63% 71% 70°/o Goal Not Met
violations
Claims N/A 38 64 50 Goal Met
2 Dept. Objective: Provide timely, cost-efficient, and quality counsel, legal assistance and
representation, and protection of human rights within City departments and divisions.
Performance Measure (KPI) Target FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 Performance
Actual Actual Estimated Indicator
Continuing Legal Education -# 100 75.5 121 100 Goal Met
annual hours attended
Petition Properties -#of 4 5 0 8 Goal Met
properties acquired
Development Agreements*** 7 5 11 8 Goal Met
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***Development Agreements
FY22: Geisler Brothers Realty, $840,000 capital investment; Green Industrial Supply,
$7,800,000 capital investment; Novelty Iron Works, $25,000,000 capital investment; Dubuque
Screw Products, Inc., $2,500,000 capital investment; Klauer Manufacturing, $10,000,000
capital investment.
FY23: HG APT LLC capital investment of not less than $1,500,000.00. 799 Main Street
$12,000,000.00 to improve the Property (the Minimum Improvements). 249 West 1St Street
$1,500,000.00 to improve the Property. McCoy Group, Inc. $1,100,000 purchase of property.
Merge, LLC Purchase price $807,842.52; $18,000,000 Minimum Improvements. Farley &
Loetscher $25,000,000.00 to acquire and improve the Property. Union at Marine Purchase
Price $4,082,117; $45,700,000 Minimum Improvements. Oberbroeckling Properties
$5,300,000.00 to improve the Property. Gronen Warehouse Purchase Price $1,489,500;
$22,500,000 Minimum Improvements. Switch, Inc. Switch Homes.
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
76-LEGAL SERVICES
FY22 Actual FY23 Actual FY24 Adopted FY25 Rccomm'd
Fund/AccounUAccount Title Revenue Revenue Budget Budget
100-General
4A-Charges for Services
47100-Reimbursements (23) 0 0 0
47150-Refunds � 0 (130) _ 0 0
47700-District Court Fincs (1,000) 0 (347) 0
4A-Charges for Services Total (1,023) (130) (347) 0
4B-Grants/Contrib
44650-County Contributions 0 (2,900) (3,800) (3,800)
4B-Grants/Contrib Total 0 (2,900) (3,800) (3,800)
4N-Transfers
49600-Transfer in Water Op (27,898) (27,071) (119,394) (179,015)
49610-Transfer In Sanitary Op (174,365) (169,192) (177,739) (183,697)
49620-Transfcr in Storm Op (52,309) (50,758) (100,746) (176,684)
49650-Transfer in Parking Op (22,667) (21,995) (25,639) (35,518)
49670-Transfer in Refuse Op (162,159) (157,349) (177,739) (182,613)
49950-Transfer in DMASWA Gen (87,182) (84,596) (88,869) (9 L,849)
4N-Transfers Total (526,580) (510,961) (690,126) (849,376)
LEGAL SERVICES-Total (527,603) (513,991) (694,273) (853,176)
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
76-LEGAL SERVICES
FY22 Actual FY23 Actual FY24 Adopted FY25 Recomm'd
Fund/Account/Account Title Revenue Revenue Budget Budget
6A-Salaries&Wages
100-General
60100-Salaries-Regular Full Time 398,531 464,954 507,479 553,783
60200-Salaries-Regular Part Time 128,721 125,838 122,003 122,472
60300-Hourly Wagcs-Temp/Scasonal 0 0 0 0
60400-Ovcrtimc 0 0 1,000 1,000
60620-Special Pay-Holiday 0 0 0 0
60630-Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 9,472 5,709 5,493 5,493
60635-Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50% 0 1,919 0 2,015
60640-Special Pay-Vacation Payout 7,025 0 0 0
60710-Special Pay-Parental Leave 0 17,179 0 0
60720-Spec Pay-Meals No Overnight � 0 0 0 0
60730-Spcc Pay-Safcty Equipmcnt 0 0 0 0
6A-Salaries&Wages Total 543,749 615,598 635,975 684,763
6B-Employee Benefits
100-General
61100-FICA-City Contribution 38,731 44,124 56,096 50,467
61300-IPERS-City Contribution 49,772 57,280 60,145 64,510
61510-Health lnsurance 58,644 60,404 60,404 60,404
61540-Lifelnsurance 206 240 230 230
61600-Workers'Compensation 1,165 1,229 1,153 1,263
61820-Vchicic Allowancc 6,384 6,342 6,638 7,122
61992-Physicals 0 0 0 0
6B-Employee Benefits Total 154,903 169,620 184,666 � 183,996
6C-Staff Development
100-General
62100-Association Dues � 1,665 1,530 4,600 4,600
62200-Subscriptions 14,120 15,213 14,120 15,000
62325-Mileagc 0 359 283 283
62400-Mcctings&Conferences 9,415 21,593 22,850 23,993
62500-Education Reimbursement 7,205 8,812 8,000 8,000
6C-Staff Development Total 32,405 47,507 49,853 51,876
6D-Repair/Maint/Util
100-General
63400-Equipment Maint/Repair 197 172 201 201
63710-Electricity 2,082 2,389 2,082 2,623
63711-Natural Gas 1,068 1,542 1,068 1,542
63730-Tciccommunications 4,221 4,787 4,221 4,787
6D-Repair/Maint/Util Total 7,568 8,890 7,572 9,153
6E-Contractual Svcs
100-General
64020-Advertising 0 0 0 0
64030-Outsourced Labor 0 0 0 0
64050-Recording Fees 145 34 145 145
64060-Damagc Claims 141,394 106,656 123,130 101,319
64081-Insurance-Liability 2,691 3,706 3,229 4,822
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
76-LEGAL SERVICES
FY22 Actual FY23 Actual FY24 Adopted FY25 Recomm'd
Fund/AccounUAccount Title Revenue Revenue Budget Budget
64110-Legal 3,252 27,004 0 0
64140-Printing 125 0 128 128
64145-Copying 2,658 2,784 2,072 2,784
64160-Rental-Land/Bldgs/Parking 27,064 28,349 29,467 30,134
64182-Property Tax 7,212 7,157 7,212 7,845
64190-Technolo�ry Services 1,413 1,812 1,040 1,040
64191-IT Recharges 0 5,405 6,063 5,807
64880-Custodial Services 4,620 4,784 4,927 5,124
64945-Administrative Judge 5,652 1,157 14,724 14,724
64980-Technology Equip Maint Cont 5,755 0 0 0
6E-Contractual Svcs Total 201,981 188,848 192,137 173,872
6F-Commodities
100-Gencral
65045-Tcchnolo�ry Equipment 11,817 265 2,660 0
65060-Office Supplies 1,168 1,131 1,168 995
65070-Operating Supplies 672 605 672 672
65080-Postage/Shipping 803 854 844 891
65935-Employee Recognition 0 0 0 0
65965-Janitorial 0 0 0 0
6F-Commodities Total 14,461 2,855 5,344 2,558
6G-Capital Outlay
100-Gcncral
67210-Furniture/Fixtures 490 0 0 0
6G-Capital Outlay Total 490 0 0 0
LEGAL SERVICES-Total 955,556 1,033,318 1,075,547 1,106,218
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Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
76-LEGAL SERVICES
FY25 Recomm'd
Fund/Activity FY23 Actual Expense FY24 Adopted Budget Budget
7601-Administration
100-General
6A-Salaries&Wages 615,598 635,975 684,763
6B-Employee Benefits 169,620 184,666 183,996
6C-Staff Development 47,507 49,853 51,876
6D-Repair/Maint/Util 8,890 7,572 9,153
6E-Contractual Svcs 188,848 192,137 173,872
6F-Commodities 2,720 5,344 2,558
6G-Capital Outlay
7601- Administration Total 1,033,182 1,075,547 1,106,218
7699- Pcard Clearing
100-General
6F-Commodities 136 — —
7699- Pcard Clearing Total 136 — —
LEGAL SERVICES TOTAL : 1,033,318 ! 1,075,547 ! 1,106,218
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CITY OF DUBUQUE , IOWA
DEPARTMENT DETAIL-PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
76 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
61010 Full Time Employee Expense
100 430 GE-32 PARALEGAL 1.00 $ 68,450 1.00 $ 77,678 1.00 $ 84,038
100 600 GE-42 ASSISTANT CITYATTORNEY 1.00 $ 97,698 1.00 $114,920 1.00 $127,789
100 625 CONT CITYATTORNEY 1.00 $185,110 1.00 $183,387 1.00 $199,299
100 625 GE-32 CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 73,982 1.00 $ 78,165 1.00 $ 82,390
100 225 GE-27 LEGALADMINASSIST 1.00 $ 69,102 1.00 $ 53,329 1.00 $ 59,763
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 5.00 $494,342 5.00 $507,479 5.00 $553,279
61020 Part Time Employee Expense
100 4477 Contract SENIOR COUNSEL 0.62 $118,905 0.62 $122,003 0.62 $122,472
TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 0.62 $118,905 0.62 $122,003 0.62 $122,472
TOTAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT 5.62 $613,247 5.62 $629,482 5.62 $675,751
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
Legal Services-FT
10076100 61010 100 625 CONT CITYATTORNEY 1.00 $185,110 1.00 $183,387 1.00 $ 199,299
ASSISTANT CITY
10076100 61010 100 600 GE-42 ATTORNEY 1.00 $ 97,698 1.00 $114,920 1.00 $ 127,789
10076100 61010 100 3600 GE-32 PARALEGAL 1.00 $ 68,450 1.00 $ 77,678 1.00 $ 84,038
10076100 61010 100 4440 GE-27 LEGALADMINASSIST 1.00 $ 69,102 1.00 $ 53,329 1.00 $ 59,763
CIVIL RIGHTS
10076100 61010 100 GE-32 SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 73,982 1.00 $ 78,165 1.00 $ 82,390
Total 5.00 $494,342 5.00 $507,479 5.00 $ 553,279
Legal Services -PT
10076100 61020 100 4477 CONT SENIOR COUNSEL 0.62 $118,905 0.62 $122,003 0.62 $ 122,472
Total 0.62 $118,905 0.62 $122,003 0.62 $ 122,472
TOTAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT 5.62 $613,247 5.62 $629,482 5.62 $ 675,751
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The mission of the City Attorney's Office is to provide
legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, and
all officials and departments of the City in matters
relating to their official duties so that the City delivers
excellent municipal services that support urban living
and a sustainable City plan for the community's future
and that facilitate access to critical human services
which result in financially sound City government
while citizens receive services and value for their tax
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City Attorney's Office (5.62 Full-Time Equivalents)
Crenna Brumwell Shante Weston
City Attorney Civil Rights
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FISCAL YEAR 2024 HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING
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P ROJ ECTS AN D F UTU RE I N ITIATIVES
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• Housing Tax Increment Financing Districts
• Title 8 Civil Rights Investigations
• Property Acquisitions
• 657A Petitions forAbandoned Property
• Property Tax Appeals
• Pre-Annexation Agreements / Negotiation of Utility Extensions
• Boards and Commissions Support
• Litigation
• Interview Panels for City positions
• Section 8 Appeal Hearings and Decisions
• Internal Trainings
• 911 Agreement
• Legislative Changes/Impacts
• Tenant Accountability
PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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• Soo Green
• Interstate Transmission Company
• Civil Service Appeal
• Sageville Annexation Proceedings
• Field of Dreams
• DRA Lease Updates
• Butler Children's Garden
• Airport 5-year Engineering Contract, Avelo Agreement
• Roshek LLC Updates
• Housing & Community Development Contract
• Shoreline Protection
• Dubuque Brewing/Malting — 3000 Jackson
• DMASWA Agreements
• PFAS
• Prohibited Practice Complaint Hearing
• Linwood Cemetery Receivership Proceedings
• Dubuque Community Police Relations Committee
PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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• 799 Main Street • Union at Marine
• 249 West 1 st Street • Cottingham & Butler
• Switch Development, LLC • Woodward
• McCoy Group, Inc. .
1706 Central
• Gronen Development, Inc.
• Chadwick Block
• Farley & Loetscher (801 Jackson)
• Faith Temple
• Port of Dubuque (Merge, LLC)
• HG APT LLC
• Dubuque County (2 Agreements)
• Vanguard
• Hodge / 400 Ice Harbor
ORDINANCE & RESOLUTION DRAFTING/REVIEW
• Ordinances
o All iCodes for the Housing and Community Development Department
o Motor Truck Routes
o Boards and Commissions
o Automated Speed Enforcement
o Fees and Charges
• Resolutions
o Chaplain Schmitt Island
o Authorization to Settle Claims
o EV Charging Fees
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What is an ERG? Guidelines for Participation: Benefits:
ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups Be a regular full-time or regular part-time Empowers and connects employees by
that brings together members who have City of Dubuque employee. providing a forum for networking and career
shared identities, backgrounds, common development.
interests, and more. Have at least two (2) current employees
express interest in membership. Create a comfortable environment in which
ERGs will be an integral component of the new ideas and opportunities can flourish.
City of Dubuque's commitment to promoting Complete an application and charter
and sustaining an inclusive and equitable outlining the structure, goals, and guidelines Assist with City objectives like recruitment,
climate and diverse workforce while of the group. retention, and advancement of employees.
supporting the City's goals and priorities. Create avenues for the important exchange
of information and ideas within the group
and leadership.
PETITION PROPERTIES
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• Participation in weekly meetings when available
• Management Agreement with Schmitt Island Development
• Coordination with DRA and its lender on financing package,
and lease updates
• Ongoing work to navigate regulations applicable to the Island
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IMPROVEMENT PACKAGE
• Full-Time Assistant City Attorney I Position
o Not recommended for FY25 Budget
o Creation of this position will facilitate a succession plan for the individual to
become familiar with the organization and processes in the City
o The goal is to grow and develop the individual hired to take on more
responsibility and duties, allowing for efficiencies, reduced response times,
and better-balanced workload for the CityAttorney's Office
www.cityofdubuque.org/260/City-Attorney