Departmental Name Changes, Code of Ordinances UpdatesCity of Dubuque
City Council
ACTION ITEMS # 6.
Copyrighted
February 17, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Departmental Name Changes, Code of Ordinances Updates
SUMMARY: City Attorney recommending City Council adopt ordinance
updates related to the changing of City department names.
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances: • Title 2 Boards And Commissions, Chapter 4
Civic Center Advisory Commission, Section 2-4-2 Purpose -
Title 9, Motor Vehicles And Traffic, Chapter 7 Operation,
Division 3 Operation Of Motorcycles And Motorized Bicycles,
Section 9-7-321.275a Use Of Bicycles, Motorcycles In Parks
• Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 5 Parks And
Recreation, Article B Use Regulations, Section 10-5b-1
Definitions • Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 5
Parks And Recreation, Article B Use Regulations, Section 10-
5b-3 Horsedrawn Vehicles, Riding Of Animals Restricted -
Title 10 Public Ways And Property, Chapter 5 Parks And
Recreation, Article B Use Regulations, Section 10-5b-16
Meetings And Gatherings • Title 10 Public Ways And
Property, Chapter 5 Parks And Recreation, Article B Use
Regulations, Section 10-5b-22 Open Season And Hours
Generally
ORDINANCE Amending City Of Dubuque Code Of
Ordinances: • Title 1 Administration, Chapter 7 City Officers
And Employees, Section 1-7-1 Bonds Of Officers And
Employees • Title 2 Boards And Commissions, Chapter 3
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission, Section 2-3-13
Powers • Title 2 Boards And Commissions, Chapter 3
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission, Section 2-3-14
Reports Provided • Title 12 Airport, Chapter 4 Airport
Commission, Section 12-4-13 Powers • Title 13 Public
Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management, Section 13-4-13
Expenses Of Collection Of Charges
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Memo macro - Crenna
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2. NameChange_LeisureServicestoParksandRecreation_020725
3. NameChange_FinanceandBudgettoFinance_020725
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CRENNA M. BRUMWELL, ESQ. ------r_-
CITY ATTORNEY
TO: MAYOR BRAD M. CAVANAGH & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
DATE: FEBRUARY 12, 2025
RE: DEPARTMENTAL NAME CHANGES, CODE OF ORDINANCES UPDATES
Dubuque
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2007-2012.2013
2017.2019
Submitted for your consideration are a host of ordinance updates related to the
changing of City department names. These changes are being made to have the
names of the departments more publicly reflect the work they perform for the community
and names that are common terminology.
The departments impacted are:
Finance Department, previously Finance and Budget Department
Parks and Recreation Department, previously Leisure Services Department
Additionally, while not reflected in the ordinance changes, the Public Information Office
is now known as the Communications Office.
I respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA
SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944
TELEPHONE (563) 589-4381 / FAx (563) 583-1040 / EMAIL cbrumwel@cityofdubuque.org
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Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 5 - 25
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
• TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 4 CIVIC CENTER
ADVISORY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-4-2 PURPOSE
• TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 7 OPERATION,
DIVISION 3 OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES,
SECTION 9-7-321.275A USE OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES IN PARKS
• TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-513-1
DEFINITIONS
• TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-513-3
HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED
• TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-513-16
MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS
• TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-513-22 OPEN
SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 2-4-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-4-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise the parks and recreation department, the city
manager, and the city council and to make recommendations for the optimum utilization
of the civic center facility by the widest possible range of users and uses to respond to
community needs and demands at the least possible cost to the city.
Section 2. Section 9-7-321.275A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended to read as follows:
9-7-321.275A: USE OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES IN PARKS:
E. It shall be unlawful for any car, truck, motorcycle, or any other type of motorized
vehicle to drive on and/or park on any grass area, sidewalk, or trail in any park, recreation
facility, or trail except with the express permission of the parks and recreation director's
designee.
Section 3. Section 10-513-1 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
10-513-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR: Parks and Recreation Director or Parks and
Recreation Director's designee.
Section 4. Section 10-513-3 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
10-513-3: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED:
Horsedrawn vehicles or the riding of horses or any other domesticated animals used for
such purposes is prohibited in any park, parkway, trail, or open space unless permission
is granted by the Parks and Recreation Director and thereafter authorized through the
issuance of a City special events permit under chapter 4 of this title.
Section 5. Section 10-513-16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
10-513-16: MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS:
Parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, or portions thereof, are available for reservation for
group gatherings during the open park season by contacting the Parks and Recreation
Department Office. Such reservations can be made twenty three (23) months in advance.
Parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, or portions thereof, shall be cleaned up after use
by the party reserving the same. Litter, cans, paper, waste and refuse shall be deposited
in receptacles provided therefor.
Section 6. Section 10-513-22 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
10-513-22: OPEN SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY:
H. The following parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, and park and recreation
facilities will be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock
(10:00) P.M. daily, unless alternate/extended times/hours have been approved by the
Parks and Recreation Director, through a special events permit or conditions of a City
rental reservation:
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February, 2025.
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Attest:
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
2-4-2: PURPOSE:
The purpose of the commission is to advise the parks and recreationteisure sees
department, the city manager, and the city council and to make recommendations for the
optimum utilization of the civic center facility by the widest possible range of users and
uses to respond to community needs and demands at the least possible cost to the city.
9-7-321.275A: USE OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES IN PARKS-
E. It shall be unlawful for any car, truck, motorcycle, or any other type of motorized
vehicle to drive on and/or park on any grass area, sidewalk, or trail in any park, recreation
facility, or trail except with the express permission of the parks and recreation
directorleisure ser„iGes manager's designee.
10-513-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTORLEISURE SERVICES MANAGER: Parks and
Recreation DirectorLe+eure SerViroc Monorvor or Parks and Recreation Director' o;
cor„iGes Manage 's designee.
10-513-3: HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED:
Horsedrawn vehicles or the riding of horses or any other domesticated animals used for
such purposes is prohibited in any park, parkway, trail, or open space unless permission
is granted by the Parks and Recreation DirectorL e's ire cor„iGes Manager and thereafter
authorized through the issuance of a City special events permit under chapter 4 of this
title.
10-513-16: MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS:
Parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, or portions thereof, are available for reservation for
group gatherings during the open park season by contacting the Parks and
Recreation Leisu,re r"iEes Department Office. Such reservations can be made twenty
three (23) months in advance. Parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, or portions thereof,
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shall be cleaned up after use by the party reserving the same. Litter, cans, paper, waste
and refuse shall be deposited in receptacles provided therefor.
10-513-22: OPEN SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY-
H. The following parks, parkways, trails, open spaces, and park and recreation
facilities will be open for use by the public from seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to ten o'clock
(10:00) P.M. daily, unless alternate/extended times/hours have been approved by the
Parks and Recreation DirectorLe+sure ServcrviGes MaRage , through a special events permit
or conditions of a City rental reservation:
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Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 6 - 25
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
• TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 7 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,
SECTION 1-7-1 BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
• TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 3 INVESTMENT
OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-3-13 POWERS
• TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 3 INVESTMENT
OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-3-14 REPORTS
PROVIDED
• TITLE 12 AIRPORT, CHAPTER 4 AIRPORT COMMISSION, SECTION 12-4-13
POWERS
• TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHAPTER 4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT,
SECTION 13-4-13 EXPENSES OF COLLECTION OF CHARGES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 1-7-1 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
1-7-1: BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES:
A. Certain Officers: The following officers of the city shall give official bonds in the
following penal sums, the premium being paid by the city, in the form set forth in section
64.2 of the code of Iowa:
City Manager $1,000,000.00
Chief Financial Officer 1,000,000.00
City Treasurer 1,000,000.00
Section 2. Section 2-3-13 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-3-13: POWERS:
The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To review the actions and decisions of the Chief Financial Officer and the city's
money managers for compliance with the city's investment policy and report any
noncompliance to the city council;
Section 3. Section 2-3-14 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
2-3-14: REPORTS PROVIDED:
The Chief Financial Officer must provide the commission with monthly, quarterly, and
annual reports prepared by the Chief Financial Officer and the city's financial advisors.
Section 4. Section 12-4-13 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
12-4-13: POWERS:
B. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes are under the
control of the commission for the purposes of management, operation, and control of the
airport and must be deposited with the Chief Financial Officer to the credit of the
commission and must be disbursed only on the written warrant or order of the commission
including the payment of all indebtedness arising from the acquisition and construction of
airports and the maintenance, operation, and extension thereof.
Section 5. Section 13-4-13 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13-4-13: EXPENSES OF COLLECTION OF CHARGES:
The incremental cost of collecting and accounting for all stormwater management
charges, including reasonable compensation to the city treasurer; the maintenance of all
books and records; the employment of necessary personnel; the cost of all books,
records, materials and supplies; the obtaining and maintaining of all office and storage
space; and all other costs and expenses reasonably necessary in connection therewith
or incidental thereto, shall be a part of the cost of operating the stormwater utility and shall
be incurred when the city treasurer, in the exercise of his or her judgment, shall so
determine. The incremental cost thereof shall be deducted by the Chief Financial Officer,
upon his or her certification as to the amount thereof, from the remittance to which it
relates, subject to the condition that any proposed change in any method of computing
such incremental cost may be effective prospectively only and only after such proposed
change shall have been submitted to and approved by the city council.
Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February, 2025.
Attest:
Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
EFFECT OF AMENDMENT
1-7-1: BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES:
A. Certain Officers: The following officers of the city shall give official bonds in the
following penal sums, the premium being paid by the city, in the form set forth in section
64.2 of the code of Iowa:
City Manager $1,000,000.00
DiFeGtor of FlnanGe and Budge Chief Financial Officer 1,000,000.00
City Treasurer 1,000,000.00
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The commission has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. To review the actions and decisions of the d;Feeter Of�RGe and budge+Chief
Financial Officer and the city's money managers for compliance with the city's investment
policy and report any noncompliance to the city council;
2-3-14: REPORTS PROVIDED:
The d reEter Of fiRaRTGe and budge Chief Financial Officer must provide the commission
with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports prepared by the diFGGt01 of nGG and
bud We hief Financial Officer and the city's financial advisors.
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B. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes are under the
control of the commission for the purposes of management, operation, and control of the
airport and must be deposited with the direEter Of RGe and b dgetChief Financial
Officer to the credit of the commission and must be disbursed only on the written warrant
or order of the commission including the payment of all indebtedness arising from the
acquisition and construction of airports and the maintenance, operation, and extension
thereof.
13-4-13: EXPENSES OF COLLECTION OF CHARGES:
The incremental cost of collecting and accounting for all stormwater management
charges, including reasonable compensation to the city treasurer; the maintenance of all
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books and records; the employment of necessary personnel; the cost of all books,
records, materials and supplies; the obtaining and maintaining of all office and storage
space; and all other costs and expenses reasonably necessary in connection therewith
or incidental thereto, shall be a part of the cost of operating the stormwater utility and shall
be incurred when the city treasurer, in the exercise of his or her judgment, shall so
determine. The incremental cost thereof shall be deducted by the rdireGter of finanno �nrl
bud etthe Chief Financial Officer, upon his or her certification as to the amount thereof,
from the remittance to which it relates, subject to the condition that any proposed change
in any method of computing such incremental cost may be effective prospectively only
and only after such proposed change shall have been submitted to and approved by the
city council.
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
02/21/2025
and for which the charge is 29.96
Subscribed ty--‘77at1/719
o before me, a Notary blic in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 21st day of February, 2025
Notary P in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
,ikkA4 JANET K. PAPE
Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11 /2025
Ad text :
CITY OF DUBUQUE
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 5 - 25
SUMMARY
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS A SUMMARY. THE
ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK, 50 W. 13TH STREET, DUBUQUE AND MAY BE VIEWED DURING
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
? TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 4 CIVIC CENTER
ADVISORY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-4-2 PURPOSE
? TITLE 9, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 7 OPERATION,
DIVISION 3 OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED BICYCLES,
SECTION 9-7-321.275A USE OF BICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES IN PARKS
? TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-5B-1
DEFINITIONS
? TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-5B-3
HORSEDRAWN VEHICLES, RIDING OF ANIMALS RESTRICTED
? TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-5B-16
MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS
? TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 5 PARKS AND
RECREATION, ARTICLE B USE REGULATIONS, SECTION 10-5B-22 OPEN
SEASON AND HOURS GENERALLY
The amendment replaces the term Leisure Services with Parks
and Recreation in the above noted sections.
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February,
2025.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on
the 21 st day of February, 2025.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
02/21/2025
and for which the charge is 24.82
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- Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 21st day of February, 2025
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Notary Pc in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
....................
PB,IAL JANET K. PAP
o Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2025
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Ad text :
CITY OF DUBUQUE
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 6 - 25
SUMMARY
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION OF THE ORDINANCE IS A SUMMARY. THE
ORDINANCE IN ITS ENTIRETY IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK, 50 W. 13TH STREET, DUBUQUE AND MAY BE VIEWED DURING
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS OF 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES:
? TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 7 CITY OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES, SECTION 1-7-1 BONDS OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
? TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 3 INVESTMENT
OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-3-13 POWERS
? TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, CHAPTER 3 INVESTMENT
OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION, SECTION 2-3-14 REPORTS PROVIDED
? TITLE 12 AIRPORT, CHAPTER 4 AIRPORT COMMISSION, SECTION
12-4-13 POWERS
? TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES, CHAPTER 4 STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT, SECTION 13-4-13 EXPENSES OF COLLECTION OF CHARGES
The amendment replaces the term Director of Finance and
Budget with Chief Financial Officer in the above noted
sections.
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of February,
2025.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on
the 21 st day of February, 2025.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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