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Parks Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation Copyrighted April 9, 2025 City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 1. City Council ITEM TITLE: Parks Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation SUMMARY: SUGGUESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 26 Policy Book Volume 4 - Parks 2. Presentation - Uploaded 4.9.25 Page 773 of 989 Parks 1 Page 774 of 989 This page intentionally left blank. 2 Page 775 of 989 PARKS DIVISION Budget Highlights FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Budget FY 2026 Requested % Change From FY 2025 Budget Expenses Employee Expense $ 2,689,033 $ 3,146,977 $ 3,250,371 3 % Supplies and Services $ 1,134,339 $ 1,310,562 $ 1,309,477 — % Machinery and Equipment $ 651,647 $ 447,310 $ 200,390 (55) % Less Recharges to Service Funds $ (2,108) $ (143,508) $ (152,694) 6 % Debt Service $ 129,932 $ 129,408 $ 118,975 (8) % Total Expenses $ 4,602,843 $ 4,890,749 $ 4,726,519 (3) % Resources Operating Revenue $ 550,749 $ 403,572 $ 409,419 1 % Stormwater User Fees $ 112,288 $ 165,670 $ 262,807 59 % Sales Tax for Debt Abatement $ 129,932 $ 129,408 $ 118,975 (8) % Veteran's Memorial $ 12,817 $ 19,384 $ 19,180 (1) % Lyons Peony Trust $ — $ 4,000 $ 4,000 — % Total Resources $ 805,786 $ 722,034 $ 814,381 13 % Property Tax Support $ 3,797,057 $ 4,168,715 $ 3,912,138 $ (256,577) Percent Increase (Decrease) (6.15) % Percent Self Supporting 17.51 % 14.76 % 17.23 % Personnel - Authorized FTE 39.59 39.59 39.98 Improvement Package Summary 1 of 7 This improvement level package request provides for adding one full-time Maintenance Technician position to the Park Division (1.00 FTE, GD-06). This position would be assigned to the Bee Branch Creek Greenway area. Staff have struggled to fill temporary positions for this particular activity in the Park Division. This new full-time staff position would be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Bee Branch Creek Greenway, including but not limited to: litter control, turf and irrigation maintenance, weed control, vandalism removal, snow removal and other general park maintenance items. The cost of the new Maintenance Technician position will be partially offset by eliminating 0.11 FTE from temporary Parks Groundskeeper positions and also eliminating 0.50 FTE from the temporary Landscape Crew Member positions. The cost of the new Maintenance Technician position would be $82,136, and the savings from eliminating the positions is $24,998, resulting in a net cost of $57,138. This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Have well-built, well-maintained and upgraded parks and park amenities. Related Cost:$ 82,136 Stormwater Fund Recurring Recommend - Yes Related Cost Savings:$ 4,508 Stormwater Fund Recurring Related Cost Savings:$ 20,490 Tax Funds Recurring Net Cost:$ 57,138 Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0193 0.19% Activity: Park Areas & Maintenance 3 Page 776 of 989 2 of 7 This improvement level package request is to add a full-time Forestry Technician position (1.00 FTE, GD-06). There are currently two Forestry Technicians in the Forestry Activity. Funds are also budgeted for two temporary Forestry Laborers. The Forestry Laborer positions have been difficult to fill due to the requirement of a commercial drivers license to operate the forestry equipment. The creation of the new position would be offset by eliminating one of the temporary Forestry Laborer positions (0.50FTE, GD-06). As Dubuque’s tree canopy continues to age, tree failures are becoming more common. Increased storms have also increased demands on Forestry staff and their ability to efficiently respond to tree concerns/ issues. Tree work is a very dangerous job and an adequate number of experienced and trained staff are needed to perform these duties. The cost of the new Forestry Technician position would be $82,136, and the savings from eliminating the temporary positions is $38,498, resulting in a net cost of $43,638 This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Have well-built, well- maintained, upgraded and expanded parks, park amenities and recreational park facilities. Related Cost:$ 82,136 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No Related Cost Savings:$ 38,498 Recurring Net Cost:$ 43,638 Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0147 0.15% Activity: Forestry 3 of 7 This improvement level package request provides for adding one full-time Maintenance Technician position to the Park Division (1.00 FTE, GD-06). This position would be assigned to the Park Areas and Maintenance activity of the Park Division. The Park division has struggled to hire temporary positions the last few years. This position would be responsible for all areas of park maintenance, including but not limited to: turf and irrigation maintenance, litter control, weed spraying, snow removal, general building maintenance, etc. This position would also assist with the maintenance of the three mini parks that will be constructed in 2024. This request eliminates 0.96 FTE from temporary Parks Groundskeeper positions to help partially offset the cost for the new full-time Maintenance Technician position. The cost of the new Maintenance Technician position would be $80,831, and the savings from eliminating the positions is $39,345, resulting in a net cost of $41,486. This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Have well-built, well-maintained and upgraded parks and park amenities. Related Cost:$ 82,136 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No Related Cost Savings:$ 39,345 Tax Funds Recurring Net Cost:$ 42,791 Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0144 0.14% Activity: Park Areas & Maintenance 4 of 7 This improvement level request provides for 1510 additional hours for temporary Park Rangers during the park season (0.72 FTE). In 2015, two full-time Park Ranger positions (2.00 FTE) were eliminated and hours reduced for the temporary Park Rangers due to hiring freeze and budget cuts. Currently, there is one Park Ranger scheduled for evenings Monday through Thursday and two Park Rangers scheduled for evenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are unable to provide the level of service expected by the Parks and Recreation Department and an increase in required training has also reduced their amount of hours in the field. The increased hours would provide for two Park Rangers on Monday through Thursday evenings and additional daytime hours on Saturdays and Sundays. The hours would also decrease time needed by the Police Department to respond to calls that Park Rangers can handle. This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Have well-built, well-maintained and upgraded parks 4 Page 777 of 989 and park amenities. Having adequate coverage from Park Rangers are an essential function of maintaining parks. Related Cost:$ 38,233 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No Total Cost:$ 38,233 Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0129 0.13% Activity: Parks Patrol 5 of 7 This improvement package request is for the purchase of an equipment trailer for the Park Division. This trailer will be used to transport the Park Division's mini excavator. Currently the Park Division has to borrow a trailer from the Public Works Department when it is available to transport the mini excavator. This can delay projects and timelines if a trailer in not available. This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Have well-built, well-maintained, upgraded and expanded parks, park amenities and recreational park facilities. Providing staff with adequate equipment empowers them to better maintain City parks. Related Cost:$ 24,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0081 0.08% Activity: Park Areas 6 of 7 This improvement level package request provides for the installation of network switches and switch hardware at Veterans Memorial Park and the Eagle Point Park tollbooth. There are currently stand alone camera systems at both locations. Fiber communications were recently routed to these facilities. This would allow for the cameras to be added to the City camera system and possibly any point of sale systems related to concession and park entry fees. This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Have well-built, well-maintained, upgraded and expanded parks, park amenities and recreational park facilities. Having sufficient technology enhances park operations and experiences. Related Cost:$ 25,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - No Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0084 0.08% Activity: Park Areas 7 of 7 This improvement package provides for funding to send Park Division Forestry staff to an out of town conference. The Annual Iowa State University Shade Tree Short Course provides valuable information and training in the field of arboriculture. This request supports the City Council Goal of Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable and Effective Service Delivery. Related Cost:$ 1,731 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0006 0.01% Activity: Forestry 5 Page 778 of 989 Significant Line Items Employee Expense 1.FY 2026 employee expense reflects a 3.00% wage package increase for non-bargaining unit employees. The collective bargaining agreement for the Teamsters Local Union expires June 30, 2025 and is currently being negotiated. 2.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged from FY 2025 The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2025. 3.The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2025 to $1,119 in FY 2026 per month, per contract, which results in an annual cost unchanged of $— or 0.0%. 4.Five-Year Retiree Sick leave payout decreased from $11,781 in FY 2025 to $11,674 in FY 2026. 5.Overtime expense is unchanged from $21,936 in FY 2025 to $21,936 in FY 2026. FY 2024 actual was $34,141. 6.Workers Compensation increased from $64,513 in FY 2025 to $70,045 in FY 2026. FY 2024 actual was $67,731. Supplies & Services 7.Pay to Other Agency is unchanged from $60,000 in FY 2025 to $60,000 in FY 2026. This line item represents the management agreement with Dubuque County for the EB Lyons Interpretive Center. The City pays the County 50% of expenses for staffing, utilities, and repairs. 8.General Liability Insurance decreased from $66,808 in FY 2025 to $65,730 in FY 2026 based on information received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The FY 2024 actual was $21,660. The FY 2023 actual was $39,029. 9.Electricity increased from $122,794 in FY 2025 to $128,454 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of $107,046 plus an anticipated 20% rate increase. This line item represents electricity costs for park areas and facilities, as well as a portion of electricity expenses for the Parks and Recreation Bunker Hill administrative office. 10.Equipment Maintenance/Repair decreased from $48,191 in FY 2025 to $47,306 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of $45,122 plus anticipated price increases. This line item represents miscellaneous parts, maintenance, and repairs for equipment such as mowers, utility vehicles, chainsaws, snowblowers, sweepers, chippers, and stump grinders. 11.Building Maintenance decreased from $213,503 in FY 2025 to $198,239 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual was $202,016, which included some one times expenses related to flooding events at Miller Riverview Park. This line item represents general maintenance at City Parks and facilities. Common maintenance items include plumbing, painting, electrical work, overhead door repairs, repairing water and sewer lines, maintenance of fences, gates, and playground equipment, repair of buildings and shelters, road maintenance, and playground turf and mulch maintenance. 12.Vehicle Ops - Gasoline is increased from $52,718 in FY 2025 to $76,288 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of $76,288. This line item represents fuel expenses for Park Division vehicles, machinery, and small equipment. 6 Page 779 of 989 13.Vehicle Repairs - Internal increased from $22,806 in FY 2025 to $26,398 in FY 2026 based on a three year average of FY 2024, FY 2023, and FY 2022 as repair costs vary each year. This line item represents preventative maintenance and repairs to vehicles in the event of a breakdown or part failure. 14.Landscaping increased from $97,131 in FY 2025 to $99,396 in FY 2026. This line item represents expenses for landscaping and upkeep at City parks and facilities, including new tree plantings. Common expenses include dirt, seed, fertilizer, herbicides, mulch, and plants. The cost of these supplies can fluctuate slightly from year to year. The FY 2024 actual was $110,593. 15.Tree Maintenance is unchanged from $84,500 in FY 2025 to $84,500 in FY 2026. This line item includes contracted tree and stump removal near power lines ($10,000), ash tree treatment ($4,500), and ash tree removal ($45,000) and planting trees ($25,000). 16.Other Contractual Services increased from $44,920 in FY 2025 to $54,920 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 Actual was $26,742. This line item includes playground mulch installation, delivery and collection of green waste dumpsters, roundabout maintenance, contracted snow removal of Chavenelle Trail, and Bee Branch hanging baskets. This increase is due to a cost increase of hanging baskets at the Bee Branch. The existing vendor cannot provide the needed hanging baskets so a new vendor with different pricing is being utilized. 17.Lawn Care Contract decreased from $76,063 in FY 2025 to $73,564 based on a three year average. This line item is variable each year due to mowing schedules and weather conditions. The FY 2024 Actual was $67,408. This line item represents contracted lawn care services for parks and other areas that are the responsibility of the Park Division 18.Property Insurance decreased from $59,716 in FY 2025 to $54,701 in FY 2026 based on information received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The FY 2024 Actual was $45,619. FY 2023 actual was $34,510. 19.Equipment Maintenance Contracts increased from $25,617 in FY 2025 to $34,286 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 Actual of $34,286. This line item represents contracts and fees for mobile radios, blue help stations, and security alarms. 20.Stormwater utility expense decreased from $47,926 in FY 2025 to $47,756 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of $45,483 plus 5%. 21.Natural Gas utility expense decreased from $24,167 in FY 2025 to $16,947 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual of $15,172 plus 11.7% Machinery & Equipment 22.Equipment replacement items are requested for $200,390 for: Administration Smart Phones (3)$ 1,200 Forestry Smart Phone $ 400 Park Patrol Smart Phone (2)$ 800 Park Areas & Maintenance Parks Machinery and Equipment 7 Page 780 of 989 Pole Pruner $ 450 Picnic Tables (70)$ 7,000 Fireplace Grills (15)$ 3,750 Drinking Fountain (1)$ 7,500 Smart Phones (4)$ 1,600 #4401 1/2 Ton Pickup $ 50,000 #4470 1 ton dump truck $ 70,000 #4430 4 x 4 UTV $ 21,000 Tow Behind Debris Blower $ 11,000 Storm Basin Maintenance Push Mower $ 800 Veterans Memorial Pavers $ 890 Recommended Improvement Packages $ 24,000 Total Equipment $ 200,390 Parks Machinery and Equipment Debt Service 23.FY 2024 Annual Debt Service Payments are as follows ($118,975): Amount Debt Series Source Purpose Final Payment Year Call Date $ 6,038 2017A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Park Improvements 2030 2025 5,422 2019C G.O.Sales Tax 20%Park Improvements 2027 2026 10,873 2021A G.O.Sales Tax 20%Park Improvements 2041 2028 13,460 2016C G.O.Sales Tax 20%Ham House Improv.2036 2024 83,182 2019B G.O.Sales Tax 20%Skate Park 2039 2039 $ 118,975 Total Park Annual Debt Service Revenue 24.Building/Land Leases increased from $31,223 in FY 2025 to $31,848 in FY 2026 based on the terms of the agreement. This line item represents rental of land at Murphy Park for a cell phone tower ($31,848), as well as annual land leases with local organizations ($850). 25.Camping Fees increased from $110,401 in FY 2025 to $119,686 in FY 2026 based on a three-year average of FY 2024, FY 2023, and FY 2022. The FY 2024 actual was $113,320. This line item varies each year. Revenue received is often dependent on weather conditions, especially flooding of the Mississippi River. FY 2022 and FY 2023 had very few closure days from to flooding from the Mississippi, resulting in being open most of the season. 26.Park Entrance Fees increased from $32,894 in FY 2025 to $33,585 in FY 2026 based on a three-year average of FY 2024, FY 2023, and FY 2022. The FY 2024 actual was $31,807. This line item represents park entrance fees for Eagle Point Park, which are charged on a per-vehicle basis. 8 Page 781 of 989 27.Pavilion Fees decreased from $79,992 in FY 2025 to $79,747 in FY 2026 based on a three-year average of FY 2024, FY 2023, and FY 2022. The FY 2024 actual was $70,113. This line item represents the rental of City pavilions and park facilities. 28.Private Participant decreased from $140,609 in FY 2025 to $126,232 in FY 2026. This line item includes the following: FY 2024 FY 2025 Change Downtown Maintenance $ 11,208 $ 11,768 $ 560 Technology Park 24,545 24,545 — Dubuque Industrial Center West 21,854 21,854 — Chaplain Schmitt Island 27,552 27,552 — Veterans Memorial Pavers 55,450 40,513 (14,937) Total Private Participant Revenue $ 140,609 $ 126,232 $ (14,377) Downtown Maintenance private participant represents payment from 8th Street and Main Street businesses for snow removal costs. This increase is due to an estimated 5% increase in staffing and equipment costs. Technology Park and Dubuque Industrial Center West private participant represents the revenue received for maintenance that the City provides to the businesses in the industrial parks, including mowing, signage, lighting, and trail maintenance. This is calculated by taking the previous Fiscal Year's actual expenses times the percentage of land a business occupies. The Estimated FY 2025 expense is $143,496. Chaplain Schmitt Island private participant represents payments from Dubuque Racing Association for maintenance of the Chaplain Schmitt All Veterans Memorial Projects, including mowing, landscaping, and cleaning. Veterans Memorial Pavers private participant represents purchases of memorial pavers at All Veterans Memorial on Chaplain Schmitt Island. The public can purchase engraved pavers to be installed at the All Veterans Memorial. The FY 2026 budget is based on a three year average of FY 2024, FY 2023, and FY 2022 actuals. Revenue received from pavers varies depending on the number and size of pavers sold. Miscellaneous 1.The Park Division budget for FY 2026 is 17.23% self-supporting versus 14.76% self-supporting in FY 2025. 9 Page 782 of 989 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION The Parks Division enables and fosters full enjoyment of the parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities of Dubuque in a manner that demonstrates and fulfills the city’s commitment to social equity, economic viability and environmental responsibility. SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE LEADING TO OUTCOMES 10 Page 783 of 989 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 Full-Time Equivalent 39.59 39.59 39.98 Resources and Property Tax Support FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 Opera t i n g R e v e n u e Storm w a t e r U s e r F e e s Lyons P e o n y T r u s t Sales T a x f o r D e b t S e r v i c e Prope r t y T a x S u p p o r t $0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000 $4,500,000 The Park Division is supported by 39.98 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for 68.77% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the departments’ expenses are expected to decrease by (3.36)% in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025. Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year $2,689,033 $1,134,339 $651,647 $129,932 $3,146,977 $1,310,562 $447,310 $129,408 $3,250,371 $1,309,477 $200,390 $118,975 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 $0 $750,000 $1,500,000 $2,250,000 $3,000,000 Employee Expense Supplies and Services Machinery and Equipment Debt Service 11 Page 784 of 989 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION Parks Maintenance Mission & Services Park Maintenance provides daily maintenance and security of all parks, park and building repairs and improvements, grounds maintenance, trail maintenance, emergency storm damage response/repair, park inspections, athletic field and court maintenance, snow removal, equipment and playground maintenance and maintenance of water features and irrigation systems. It also includes maintenance of all park equipment and vehicles. Also included is assistance with maintenance of Recreation facilities. Areas include: Maintenance staff maintains 16 community parks, 6 neighborhood parks, 25 mini parks, 9 parcels for park development and a Pet Park for a total of 974 acres. Other maintenance responsibilities include 3.4 miles of median strips, 12 miles of roadway, 5 miles of sidewalks, 29 miles of off-road paved multi-use trails and 40 other areas. Park Maintenance Funding Summary FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Budget FY 2026 Recomm'd Expenditures $2,798,344 2,978,092 2,960,312 Resources $426,406 317,113 323,700 Park Maintenance Position Summary FY 2026 Maintenance Supervisor 2.00 Parks and Recreation Director 0.37 Park Division Manager 1.00 Project and Facilities Manager 1.00 Natural Areas & Sustainable Practices Spec 0.09 Nat. Areas & Sustainable Practices Spec - Stormwater 0.40 Park Ranger 0.86 Park Fee Collector 1.09 Confidential Account Clerk 2.00 Lead Administrative Assistant 0.40 Customer Service Receptionist 0.10 Maintenance Technician 7.82 Parks Sanitation Driver 0.60 Parks Groundskeeper — Parks Groundskeeper - Stormwater 1.55 Parks Groundskeeper 5.18 Total FT Equivalent Employees 24.46 12 Page 785 of 989 Performance Measures Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks & Recreation: Experiences & Activities Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023 Actual FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Estimated Performance Indicator 1 Activity Objective: Continue to Upgrade and Build Parks Throughout the Community # of parks upgraded or built 56 47 47 50 Goal In Progress 13 Page 786 of 989 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION Public Landscape Maintenance Mission & Services Public Landscape Maintenance provides for seasonal grounds maintenance of non-park, city owned properties including the Port of Dubuque, Downtown, Dubuque Technology Park, Dubuque Industrial Center West and the Gateways and Green Corridors. This division also manages the City greenhouse. Non-Park Maintenance Funding Summary FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Budget FY 2026 Recomm'd Expenditures $970,673 $1,108,391 $1,101,829 Resources $54,565 $86,159 $85,719 Non-Park Maintenance Position Summary FY 2026 Horticulturist 1.00 Assistant Horticulturist - Greenhouse 3.02 Assistant Horticulturist - Port 0.26 Assistant Horticulturist - Downtown 0.30 Nat. Areas & Sustain. Spec. - Tech Park 0.30 Nat. Areas & Sustain. Spec. - DICW 0.21 Mechanic 1.46 Maintenance Technician - Tech Park 0.25 Maintenance Technician - DICW 0.47 Landscape Crew Member - Port of Dubuque — Parks Groundskeeper - Tech Park 0.10 Parks Groundskeeper- DICW 0.15 Landscape Crew Member - Greenhouse 2.42 Parks Groundskeeper - Veteran's Memorial Park 0.58 Total FT Equivalent Employees 10.52 14 Page 787 of 989 Performance Measures Sustainable Environment: Preserving & Enhancing Natural Resources Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023 Actual FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Estimated Performance Indicator 1 Activity Objective: Create a City that is beautiful and a source of pride by providing pollinator beds in City landscapes. # of pollinator beds (total)25 12 15 18 Goal In Progress 2 Activity Objective: Provide opportunities for physical activity to improve physical and mental health through continuing to expand the City's interconnected trail system. # miles off-road, paved, multi-use trails 35 27.9 29.5 29.5 Goal In Progress 15 Page 788 of 989 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS DIVISION Forestry Mission & Services The Forestry activity aims to mitigate hazards caused by trees while improving the aesthetic and environmental health of the community with a focus on pubic safety. Forestry is responsible for the maintenance of all trees between the sidewalk and curb, trees on city property and in parks. Responsibilities include pruning, tree removal, and emergency work after storm events. Forestry Funding Summary FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Budget FY 2026 Recomm'd Expenditures $691,079 $651,474 $522,223 Resources $(85)$300 $— Forestry Position Summary FY 2026 Urban Forester 1.00 Forestry Technician 2.00 Forestry Laborer 1.00 Total FT Equivalent Employees 4.00 Performance Measures Sustainable Environment: Preserving & Enhancing Natural Resources Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023 Actual FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Estimated Performance Indicator 1 Activity Objective: Plant 5280 trees for the Branching Out Dubuque initiative funded by the USDA Forest Service Service's Urban and Community Forest Program. # of Trees Planted Annually 5280 in total 0 0 700 Goal In Progress 16 Page 789 of 989 100 - General 4A - Charges for Services 43100 - Leases - Building/Land (37,865) (32,458) (32,073) (32,698) 43120 - Leases - Other (21,306) (24,503) (24,502) (24,502) 43125 - Lease - Farmland (11,620) (12,200) (12,200) (12,200) 43300 - Concessions Rent (167) (361) (167) (361) 45030 - Park Entrance Fees (32,316) (31,807) (32,894) (33,585) 45031 - Park Season Passes (5,980) (6,445) (6,650) (5,831) 45035 - Pavilion Fees (84,634) (70,113) (79,992) (79,747) 45036 - Pet Park Fees (1,138) (801) (1,289) (1,011) 45445 - Camping Fees (127,457) (113,320) (110,401) (119,686) 45446 - Viewing Tower Fee (1,071) (1,024) (1,058) (1,068) 45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs (3,333) (5,726) (2,000) (1,000) 47100 - Reimbursements (23,011) (77,121) (12,011) (12,011) 47150 - Refunds 0 0 0 0 47200 - Insurance Settlements (5,514) 2,059 (2,876) 0 47450 - Sale of Salvage (300) 0 (300) 0 47550 - Concessions Other 0 0 0 0 4A - Charges for Services Total -355,712 -373,821 -318,413 -323,700 4B - Grants/Contrib 44400 - State Grants 0 0 0 0 47050 - Contrib - Private Sources (76,395) (107,065) (85,159) (85,719) 4B - Grants/Contrib Total -76,395 -107,065 -85,159 -85,719 4M - Gain on Disposal 48100 - Sale of Personal Property 0 (69,863) 0 0 4M - Gain on Disposal Total 0 -69,863 0 0 810 - Engineering Service 4A - Charges for Services 47820 - Specialized Services 0 0 (143,508) (152,694) 4A - Charges for Services Total 0 0 -143,508 -152,694 200 - Debt Service 4N - Transfers 49100 - Transfer In General Fund (22,644) 0 0 0 49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20% (124,980) (129,932) (129,408) (118,975) 4N - Transfers Total -147,624 -129,932 -129,408 -118,975 4O - Eliminated for GW 48200 - Proceeds from GO Debt 0 0 0 0 48205 - Bond Discount/Premium 0 0 0 0 4O - Eliminated for GW Total 0 0 0 0 169 - Veterans Memorial Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Revenue FY24 Actual Revenue FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 17 Page 790 of 989 4B - Grants/Contrib 47050 - Contrib - Private Sources (55,450) (16,300) (55,450) (40,513) 4B - Grants/Contrib Total -55,450 -16,300 -55,450 -40,513 4K - Unrest Invest Earn 43000 - Interest (2,554) (7,084) (9,391) (8,433) 4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total -2,554 -7,084 -9,391 -8,433 500 - Lyons Peony Trust 4K - Unrest Invest Earn 43000 - Interest (4,115) (5,873) (7,049) (6,991) 4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total -4,115 -5,873 -7,049 -6,991 620 - Stormwater Operating 4A - Charges for Services 47100 - Reimbursements 0 0 0 0 4A - Charges for Services Total 0 0 0 0 4M - Gain on Disposal 48100 - Sale of Personal Property (7,690) 0 0 0 4M - Gain on Disposal Total -7,690 0 0 0 PARKS - Total -649,541 -709,938 -748,378 -737,025 Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Revenue FY24 Actual Revenue FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 18 Page 791 of 989 6A - Salaries & Wages 100 - General 60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 1,413,718 1,548,952 1,611,795 1,628,182 60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 0 2,488 0 0 60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/Seasonal 273,721 319,349 439,925 452,546 60400 - Overtime 28,884 33,658 21,936 21,936 60410 - Overtime - Holiday 8,438 1,686 1,854 1,854 60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 13,482 13,354 11,781 11,674 60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50% 1,734 1,950 1,821 1,969 60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 11,566 3,832 0 0 60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 9,333 0 0 0 60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 2,186 2,438 3,200 3,200 60740 - Spec Pay - Meal Allowance 0 0 0 0 60750 - Spec Pay - Tool Allowance 300 300 300 300 60760 - Spec Pay - Moving Allowance 0 0 0 0 620 - Stormwater Operating 60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 25,930 27,111 28,035 87,458 60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 0 2,108 0 0 60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/Seasonal 6,896 7,060 56,411 55,897 60400 - Overtime 262 483 0 0 60410 - Overtime - Holiday 0 51 0 0 60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50% 0 0 0 0 60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 0 0 200 200 60740 - Spec Pay - Meal Allowance 0 0 0 0 810 - Capital Project Internal Svc 60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 0 0 111,059 116,611 6A - Salaries & Wages Total 1,796,451 1,964,820 2,288,317 2,381,827 6B - Employee Benefits 100 - General 61100 - FICA - City Contribution 128,488 140,305 159,783 162,034 61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 149,832 153,576 195,920 198,667 61510 - Health Insurance 312,139 340,673 350,782 336,270 61540 - Life Insurance 1,066 1,132 1,098 1,099 61600 - Workers' Compensation 69,076 63,842 63,841 65,218 61700 - Unemployment Compensation 30,141 1,617 27,297 15,879 61810 - Uniform Allowance 2,545 2,940 2,700 2,700 61992 - Physicals 4,149 4,647 4,005 4,647 620 - Stormwater Operating 61100 - FICA - City Contribution 2,398 2,683 6,461 10,945 61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 2,473 2,809 7,972 13,533 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Expense FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 19 Page 792 of 989 61510 - Health Insurance 5,369 5,549 5,369 18,792 61540 - Life Insurance 19 19 18 64 61600 - Workers' Compensation 1,775 1,781 672 2,142 61700 - Unemployment Compensation 0 0 0 0 61810 - Uniform Allowance 60 60 0 0 61992 - Physicals 293 471 293 471 810 - Engineering Service 61100 - FICA - City Contribution 0 0 8,496 8,921 61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 0 0 10,484 11,008 61510 - Health Insurance 0 0 13,423 13,423 61540 - Life Insurance 0 0 46 46 61600 - Workers' Compensation 0 2,108 0 2,685 6B - Employee Benefits Total 709,822 724,213 858,660 868,544 6C - Staff Development 100 - General 62100 - Association Dues 887 1,198 1,125 1,253 62200 - Subscriptions 123 271 1,500 276 62325 - Mileage 1,128 1,067 1,132 1,150 62400 - Meetings & Conferences 5,824 11,525 6,638 6,638 62500 - Education Reimbursement 7,970 7,958 13,580 13,580 6C - Staff Development Total 15,932 22,018 23,975 22,897 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 100 - General 63100 - Building Maintenance 197,313 184,568 200,503 185,239 63220 - Landscaping 84,139 91,569 87,102 89,367 63230 - Tree Maintenance 71,436 78,369 84,500 84,500 63311 - Vehicle Ops - Diesel 0 0 0 0 63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 74,457 72,311 48,741 72,311 63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 30,322 22,753 22,756 26,398 63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 14,618 23,649 7,278 12,608 63322 - Vehicle Repair - Accident 0 0 0 0 63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 53,234 44,388 47,191 46,306 63710 - Electricity 90,974 86,409 99,890 103,690 63711 - Natural Gas 23,457 13,949 21,956 15,580 63720 - Refuse 631 4,201 631 629 63730 - Telecommunications 6,774 9,268 7,397 8,849 63742 - Stormwater 41,171 45,368 47,805 47,635 169 - Veterans Memorial 63100 - Building Maintenance 1,814 12,142 10,000 10,000 500 - Lyons Peony Trust Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Expense FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 20 Page 793 of 989 63220 - Landscaping 3,641 0 4,000 4,000 620 - Stormwater Operating 63100 - Building Maintenance 1,952 5,306 3,000 3,000 63220 - Landscaping 7,281 19,023 6,029 6,029 63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 3,977 3,977 3,977 3,977 63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 49 0 50 0 63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 2,189 734 1,000 1,000 63710 - Electricity 20,860 20,637 22,904 24,764 63711 - Natural Gas 2,211 1,224 2,211 1,367 63742 - Stormwater 104 115 121 121 6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 732,604 739,960 729,042 747,370 6E - Contractual Svcs 100 - General 64020 - Advertising 2,406 3,018 2,700 3,018 64030 - Outsourced Labor 440 400 600 600 64040 - Collections 53 0 0 0 64062 - Refunds 9,217 1,186 0 0 64070 - Engineering - Outsourced 0 0 0 0 64080 - Insurance - Property 34,136 45,170 59,108 54,074 64081 - Insurance - Liability 39,029 21,660 66,808 65,730 64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 66,923 190 60,000 60,000 64140 - Printing 338 139 378 355 64145 - Copying 914 911 800 800 64150 - Rental - Equipment 14,151 13,319 14,151 13,319 64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 0 0 440 0 64175 - Landfill Fees 4,426 4,475 4,426 4,475 64185 - License/Permit/Fees 321 0 320 320 64190 - Technology Services 12,188 20,217 16,148 13,494 64191 - IT Recharges 15,257 19,237 29,798 30,589 64195 - Credit Card Charge 15,141 23,005 15,127 18,058 64840 - Campground Management 9,756 7,133 8,200 8,200 64850 - Consulting Engineers 0 0 0 0 64880 - Custodial Services 0 0 0 0 64900 - Other Professional Service 0 158 5,000 5,000 64975 - Equip Maint Cont 25,450 34,054 25,448 34,054 64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 0 16,854 6,969 64987 - Lawn Care Contract 70,899 67,408 76,063 73,564 64990 - Other Contractual Service 35,183 17,922 28,000 28,000 169 - Veterans Memorial 64140 - Printing 204 0 204 0 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Expense FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 21 Page 794 of 989 200 - Debt Service 64110 - Legal 0 0 0 0 64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0 620 - Stormwater Operating 64080 - Insurance - Property 374 449 608 627 64081 - Insurance - Liability 0 0 0 0 64190 - Technology Services 0 0 0 0 64975 - Equip Maint Cont 169 232 169 232 64990 - Other Contractual Service 21,032 8,820 16,920 26,920 6E - Contractual Svcs Total 378,009 289,102 448,270 448,398 6F - Commodities 100 - General 65010 - Chemicals 2,727 370 2,666 1,890 65012 - De-Icing Product 3,063 2,895 9,000 2,980 65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 31,986 20,041 21,600 13,050 65045 - Technology Equipment 8,759 27,311 41,570 4,000 65047 - Outdoor Furniture/Fixtures 22,180 13,700 10,750 18,250 65050 - Other Equipment 28,842 260,085 138,000 35,450 65060 - Office Supplies 4,021 4,328 3,056 2,991 65080 - Postage/Shipping 369 371 386 386 65100 - Safety Supplies 2,718 2,245 2,717 2,245 65110 - Signage 2,204 4,758 3,810 3,393 65925 - Uniform Purchase 8,295 5,581 9,600 9,600 65930 - Flags 11,329 13,578 13,000 13,578 65960 - Repair Parts 7,782 9,989 7,781 9,988 65965 - Janitorial 19,347 14,122 19,346 13,588 65990 - Other Supplies 4,087 3,397 4,773 4,365 169 - Veterans Memorial 65032 - Amenity Donation 8,290 0 8,290 8,290 620 - Stormwater Operating 65010 - Chemicals 0 0 500 500 65012 - De-Icing Product 537 398 1,500 468 65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 5,042 1,159 250 2,500 65060 - Office Supplies 0 0 0 0 65100 - Safety Supplies 160 0 250 250 65925 - Uniform Purchase 0 0 150 150 65930 - Flags 483 0 600 600 65942 - Trash Container 0 0 0 0 65990 - Other Supplies 0 28 0 0 6F - Commodities Total 172,219 384,355 299,595 148,512 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Expense FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 22 Page 795 of 989 6G - Capital Outlay 100 - General 67100 - Vehicles 196,596 171,156 144,000 141,000 67110 - Mowing Equipment 154,549 95,137 112,100 0 67230 - Heavy Equipment 0 83,584 0 0 67270 - Other Capital Equipment 6,879 0 0 0 169 - Veterans Memorial 67990 - Other Capital Outlay 890 675 890 890 620 - Stormwater Operating 67100 - Vehicles 21,318 0 0 0 67110 - Mowing Equipment 950 0 0 800 67500 - Buildings 0 0 0 0 6G - Capital Outlay Total 381,183 350,551 256,990 142,690 6H - Debt Service 200 - Debt Service 68010 - Principal Payment 130,236 111,559 114,527 107,268 68020 - Interest Payments 21,441 18,373 14,881 11,707 68980 - Financial Consultant 0 0 0 0 68990 - Paying Agent Fees 0 0 0 0 6H - Debt Service Total 151,677 129,932 129,408 118,975 PARKS - Total 4,337,897 4,604,952 5,034,257 4,879,213 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 30 - PARKS Fund/Account/Account Title FY23 Actual Expense FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 23 Page 796 of 989 3001 - Administration 100 - General 6A - Salaries & Wages 301,352 301,123 318,501 6B - Employee Benefits 111,400 102,628 105,620 6C - Staff Development 12,939 14,475 13,397 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 8,547 8,786 9,471 6E - Contractual Svcs 18,646 43,151 36,063 6F - Commodities 2,689 2,282 3,058 810 - Engineering Service 6A - Salaries & Wages —111,059 116,611 6B - Employee Benefits 2,108 32,449 36,083 3001 - Administration Total 457,681 615,953 638,804 3002 - Forestry 100 - General 6A - Salaries & Wages 203,815 249,572 259,714 6B - Employee Benefits 97,160 121,150 119,775 6C - Staff Development 3,819 2,570 2,570 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 118,363 108,209 121,065 6E - Contractual Svcs 9,737 11,173 14,399 6F - Commodities 258,184 73,800 4,700 6G - Capital Outlay —85,000 — 3002 - Forestry Total 691,079 651,474 522,223 3003 - Parks Patrol 100 - General 6A - Salaries & Wages 67,927 73,224 77,132 6B - Employee Benefits 7,828 16,294 15,851 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 1,948 1,019 1,079 6E - Contractual Svcs 9,456 20,765 16,653 6F - Commodities 1,342 6,960 1,919 6G - Capital Outlay 890 —— 3003 - Parks Patrol Total 89,390 118,262 112,634 3004 - Park Areas and Maintenance 100 - General 6A - Salaries & Wages 988,438 1,015,692 1,020,344 6B - Employee Benefits 340,361 387,291 378,316 6C - Staff Development 4,105 5,280 5,280 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 334,373 363,470 348,069 6E - Contractual Svcs 234,813 339,057 335,500 Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source 30 - PARKS Fund/Activity FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 24 Page 797 of 989 6F - Commodities 113,107 196,516 118,987 6G - Capital Outlay 348,849 171,100 141,000 500 - Lyons Peony Trust 6D - Repair/Maint/Util —4,000 4,000 620 - Stormwater Operating 6A - Salaries & Wages 36,813 84,646 143,555 6B - Employee Benefits 13,373 20,785 45,947 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 51,016 39,292 40,258 6E - Contractual Svcs 9,501 17,697 27,779 6F - Commodities 1,585 3,250 4,468 6G - Capital Outlay ——800 3004 - Park Areas and Maintenance Total 2,476,335 2,648,076 2,614,303 3007 - Park Equipment Maintenance 100 - General 6A - Salaries & Wages 95,584 101,559 96,518 6B - Employee Benefits 39,148 40,285 39,265 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 131,351 105,541 128,636 6E - Contractual Svcs 3,667 9,767 10,001 6F - Commodities 4,290 3,687 4,690 6G - Capital Outlay 137 —— 3007 - Park Equipment Maintenance Total 274,177 260,839 279,110 3009 - Greenhouse 100 - General 6A - Salaries & Wages 270,891 351,442 349,452 6B - Employee Benefits 112,835 137,778 127,687 6C - Staff Development 1,155 1,650 1,650 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 82,220 88,725 84,792 6E - Contractual Svcs 3,282 6,456 8,003 6F - Commodities 3,159 4,810 2,400 6G - Capital Outlay ——— 3009 - Greenhouse Total 473,542 590,861 573,984 3011 - Veterans Memorial 169 - Veterans Memorial 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 12,142 10,000 10,000 6E - Contractual Svcs —204 — 6F - Commodities —8,290 8,290 6G - Capital Outlay 675 890 890 3011 - Veterans Memorial Total 12,817 19,384 19,180 Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source 30 - PARKS Fund/Activity FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 25 Page 798 of 989 3080 - Debt Service 200 - Debt Service 6E - Contractual Svcs ——— 6H - Debt Service 129,932 129,408 118,975 3080 - Debt Service Total 129,932 129,408 118,975 3099 - Pcard Clearing 100 - General 6F - Commodities ——— 3099 - Pcard Clearing Total 0 0 0 PARKS TOTAL 4,604,952 5,034,257 4,879,213 Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source 30 - PARKS Fund/Activity FY24 Actual Expense FY25 Adopted Budget FY26 Recomm'd Budget 26 Page 799 of 989 C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT 30 PARKS DIVISION FY 2026 FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET 60100 Full Time Employee Expense 100 1535 GE-21 PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR 0.37 $ 62,492 100 3765 GE-16 PARK DIVISION MANAGER 1.00 $ 109,262 810 2100 GE-14 PROJECT FACILITIES MGR 1.00 $ 116,611 100 5255 GE-09 LEAD ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 0.40 $ 26,651 100 5010 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 2.00 $ 112,652 100 7925 GD-13 URBAN FORESTER 1.00 $ 71,211 100 7970 GD-11 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2.00 $ 149,803 100 8080 GD-10 NATURAL AREAS & SUSTAINABLE SPEC 0.60 $ 43,220 620 8080 GD-10 NATURAL AREAS & SUSTAINABLE SPEC STORM 0.40 $ 28,813 100 8860 GD-10 MECHANIC 1.46 $ 95,718 100 7920 GD-11 HORTICULTURIST 1.00 $ 72,223 100 7915 GD-08 ASSISTANT HORTICULTURALIST 3.58 $ 225,784 100 7905 GD-08 FORESTRY TECHNICIAN 2.00 $ 128,241 620 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 1.00 $ 58,645 100 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 8.54 $ 530,925 TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 26.35 $ 1,832,251 60200 Part Time Employee Expense 100 5365 GE-02 CLERICAL ASSISTANT 0.10 $ 3,239 TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 0.10 $ 3,239 60300 Seasonal Employee Expense 100 8760 GE-03 SANITATION DRIVER 0.60 $ 24,442 100 9010 GD-08 TRUCK DRIVER 1.00 $ 47,590 100 GE-02 LABORER 8.43 $ 300,850 620 GE-02 LABORER 1.55 $ 55,897 100 8055 GE-03 PARK RANGER 0.86 $ 39,155 100 5815 GE-05 PARK FEE COLLECTOR 1.09 $ 37,270 TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 13.53 $ 505,204 TOTAL PARKS DIVISION 39.98 $ 2,340,694 27 Page 800 of 989 Park Administration-FT 3001 60100 100 1535 GE-21 PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR 0.37 $ 62,492 3001 60100 100 3765 GE-16 PARK DIVISION MANAGER 1.00 $ 109,262 3001 60100 100 5010 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 2.00 $ 112,652 3001 60100 100 5255 GE-09 LEAD ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 0.40 $ 26,651 Total 3.77 $ 311,057 Park Administration-PT 3001 60200 100 5365 GE-02 CLERICAL ASSISTANT 0.10 $ 3,239 Total 0.10 $ 3,239 Park Maintenance-FT 3004 60100 100 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 7.82 $ 484,822 3004 60100 100 7970 GD-11 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2.00 $ 149,803 3004 60100 100 8080 GD-10 NATURAL AREAS & SUSTAINABLE SPEC 0.09 $ 6,483 Total 9.91 $ 641,108 Park Maintenance-Seasonal 3004 60300 100 8760 GE-03 SANITATION DRIVER 0.60 $ 24,442 3004 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER 5.18 $ 186,440 Total 5.78 $ 210,882 Port of Dubuque Maintenance -FT 3004 60100 100 7915 GD-08 ASSISTANT HORTICULTURALI ST 0.26 $ 16,931 Total 0.26 $ 16,931 Port of Dubuque Maintenance - Seasonal 3004 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER —$ 248 Total —$ 248 Park Equipment Maintenance-FT 3007 60100 100 8860 GD-10 MECHANIC 1.46 $ 95,718 Total 1.46 $ 95,718 Park Patrol-Seasonal 3003 60300 100 8055 GE-03 PARK RANGER 0.86 $ 39,155 3003 60300 100 5815 GE-05 PARK FEE COLLECTOR 1.09 $ 37,270 Total 1.95 $ 76,425 Greenhouse-FT CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY FY 2026 ACCT FD JC WP- GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET 28 Page 801 of 989 3009 60100 100 7920 GD-11 HORTICULTURIST 1.00 $ 72,223 3009 60100 100 7915 GD-08 ASSISTANT HORTICULTURALI ST 3.02 $ 189,318 Total 4.02 $ 261,541 Greenhouse-Seasonal 3009 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER 2.42 $ 84,550 Total 2.42 $ 84,550 Downtown Maintenance - FT 3004 60100 100 7915 GD-08 ASSISTANT HORTICULTURALI ST 0.30 $ 19,535 Total 0.30 $ 19,535 Forestry-FT 3002 60100 100 7925 GD-13 URBAN FORESTER 1.00 $ 71,211 3002 60100 100 7905 GD-08 FORESTRY TECHNICIAN 2.00 $ 128,241 Total 3.00 $ 199,452 Forestry-Seasonal 3002 60300 100 9010 GD-08 TRUCK DRIVER 1.00 $ 47,590 Total 1.00 $ 47,590 Technology Park Maintenance-FT 3004 60100 100 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 0.25 $ 16,119 3004 60100 100 8080 GD-10 NATURAL AREAS & SUSTAINABLE SPEC 0.30 $ 21,610 Total 0.55 $ 37,729 Technology Park Maintenance-Seasonal 3004 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER 0.10 $ 3,494 Total 0.10 $ 3,494 Industrial Center West Maintenance-FT 3004 60100 100 8080 GD-10 NATURAL AREAS & SUSTAINABLE SPEC 0.21 $ 15,127 3004 60100 100 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 0.47 $ 29,984 Total 0.68 $ 45,111 Industrial Center West Maintenance-Seasonal 3004 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER 0.15 $ 5,242 Total 0.15 $ 5,242 Veteran's Memorial-Seasonal 3004 60300 100 GE-02 LABORER 0.58 $ 20,876 Total 0.58 $ 20,876 Stormwater Maintenance-FT CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY FY 2026 ACCT FD JC WP- GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET 29 Page 802 of 989 3004 60100 620 8080 GD-10 NATURAL AREAS & SUSTAINABLE SPEC STORM 0.40 $ 28,813 3004 60100 620 7790 GD-09 MAINTENANCE WORKER 1.00 $ 58,645 Total 1.40 $ 87,458 Stormwater Maintenance- Seasonal 3004 60300 620 GE-02 LABORER 1.55 $ 55,897 Total 1.55 $ 55,897 Parks CIP Recharge 3001 60100 810 2100 GE-14 PROJECT FACILITIES MGR 1.00 $ 116,611 Total 1.00 $ 116,611 TOTAL PARK DIVISION 39.98 $ 2,340,694 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY FY 2026 ACCT FD JC WP- GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET 30 Page 803 of 989 3043000001 Comprehensive Parks Masterplan Parks 304 64900 48,000 3043000001 Comprehensive Parks Masterplan Parks 304 64004 2,000 3043000071 Washington Community Gateway Parks 305 67990 90,000 3043000071 Washington Community Gateway Parks 305 64004 9,000 3043000072 Industrial Center Native Plantings Parks 305 64900 30,000 3043000075 South Pointe Park Development Parks 304 64130 200,000 3043000076 Rustic Point Park Development Parks 304 64900 40,000 3043000076 Rustic Point Park Development Parks 304 67990 250,000 3043000076 Rustic Point Park Development Parks 304 64004 15,000 3044000002 Ash Tree remove/Tree replcmnt Parks 304 63230 87,611 3049900001 Re-imagine Comiskey Parks 305 64075 180,000 3049900001 Re-imagine Comiskey Parks 305 67990 1,492,000 3049900001 Re-imagine Comiskey Parks 305 64004 25,000 PARK DIVISION TOTAL $2,468,611 Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division PARK DIVISION Project Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account FY26 Recomm'd Budget Culture and Recreation All Parks Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan $ 50,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 50,000 15 Comiskey Park Reimagine Comiskey $ 1,697,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,697,000 16 Eagle Point Park Replace Water Lines $ — $ — $ 50,000 $ — $ — $ 50,000 17 Rustic Point Park Rustic Point Park Development $ 305,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 305,000 18 South Pointe Park South Pointe Park Development $ 200,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 200,000 19 General Park Maintenance Industrial Center Native Plantings $ 30,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 30,000 20 Washington Community Gateway $ 99,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 99,000 21 Second Dog Park Planning $ — $ — $ — $ 60,000 $ — $ 60,000 22 Ash Tree Removal and Tree Replacement $ 87,611 $ 225,000 $ 152,000 $ — $ — $ 464,611 23 TOTAL $ 2,468,611 $ 225,000 $ 202,000 $ 60,000 $ — $ 2,955,611 PROGRAM /DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 TOTAL PAGE PARKS AND RECREATION PARK DIVISION 31 Page 804 of 989 FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PRESENTATION Parks and Recreation Department Parks Recreation Grand River Center ImOn Arena Five Flags Civic Center Page 805 of 989 LEISURE SERVICES LEADERSHIP Marie Ware Parks and Recreation Director Angie Metcalf Lead Administrative Assistant Jared Charland Project and Facilities Manager Steve Fehsal Park Division Manager Dan Kroger Recreation Division Manager Page 806 of 989 FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET PRESENTATION PARK DIVISION Page 807 of 989 PARK DIVISION (39.98 Full-Time Equivalents) Park Division Manager Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Urban Forester Horticulturist Mechanic 2 Forestry Technicians Natural Resources and Sustainable Practices Specialist 3 Assistant Horticulturists 4 Maintenance Workers Shared Assistant Horticulturist 5 Maintenance Workers 30 Temporary employees Page 808 of 989 THE PARKS TEAM PARK DIVISION MANAGER-Steve Fehsal URBAN FORESTER-Robert Wegmann MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR-Jeff Steuer, Brian Odefey NATURAL RESOURCES & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES SPECIALIST-Jeff Ahlers HORTICULTURIST-Kelly Goossen ASSISTANT HORTICULTURIST-Paul Neuhaus, Corey Goedken, Alec Leytem MECHANIC-Jim Smith FORESTRY TECHNICIAN-Tim Lattner, Jayme Bahl MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-Joe Fleckenstein, Chris Lahey, Tim Neuhaus, Matt Uthe, Chris Kloft, Joe Biedermann, Evan Gordon, Andrew Fonck, Vacant SHARED ASSISTANT HORTICULTURIST-Jarrod Pusateri CONFIDENTIAL ACCOUNT CLERK-Peggy Abidi Page 809 of 989 PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Jennifer Tigges -Chairperson Jessica Ochoa -Vice Chair Lori Ollendick -Secretary Ron Axtell Josh Jorgenson Jason Henkel Robin Kennicker Page 810 of 989 PARKS AND TRAILS Parks, trails and green spaces build community Page 811 of 989 TREES Urban canopies cool cities by two to four degrees on average Page 812 of 989 FLOWERS AND LANDSCAPED BEDS Flowers and landscaped areas reduce anxiety and stressors of daily life Page 813 of 989 Port of Dubuque GATEWAYS AND CORRIDORS/GREENWAYS Kerper Boulevard Roundabout Page 814 of 989 INDUSTRIAL CENTER MAINTENANCE DOWNTOWN/MAIN STREET MAINTENANCE Page 815 of 989 Park Division FY2026 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT $3,912,138 $61.22 Net Property Tax Support Average homeowner’s* property tax cost for Parks (*Avg. home value of $196,508) Page 816 of 989 Public Safety Emergency Storm Response Including Tree Damage Removal, Snow Removal and Flood Cleanup Page 817 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Eagle Valley Park Ribbon Cutting Summer 2025 Page 818 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Westbrook Park Ribbon Cutting Summer 2025 Page 819 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS English Ridge Park Ribbon Cutting Summer 2025 Page 820 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Jefferson Park Retaining Wall Ribbon Cutting Summer 2025 Page 821 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Tree City USA Designation Flora Volleyball/Pickleball Courts Page 822 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant Page 823 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant www.sustainabledubuque.org/branchingoutdbq 46 trees were planted in 2024. $1,499,978.00 to plant 5,280 trees by end of 2029 Page 824 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant www.sustainabledubuque.org/branchingoutdbq Page 825 of 989 PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS Dubuque Trees Forever Partnership Page 826 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan Completion January 2026 yourstorydubuque.com Page 827 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES Welu Playground Ribbon Cutting Summer 2025 Page 828 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES South Pointe Subdivision Park Coming in 2025! Page 829 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES Rustic Point Subdivision Park Coming in 2026! Page 830 of 989 FUTURE INITIATIVES Completion in 2027 Comiskey Park Phase II Page 831 of 989 FY2026 RECOMMENDED BUDGET REQUESTS Full-Time Maintenance Technician -Bee Branch Recurring | $82,136 Recurring | $(4,508) Recurring | $(20,490) Net Cost | $57,138 Equipment Trailer for Park Division Non-Recurring | $24,000 Page 832 of 989 Project FY 26 Budget FY26 -FY30 Budget Comprehensive Master Plan $50,000 $50,000 Reimagine Comiskey $1,697,000 $1,697,000 Rustic Point Park Development $305,000 $305,000 South Pointe Park Development $200,000 $200,000 FY 26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PARK DIVISION Page 833 of 989 Project FY 26 Budget FY26 -FY30 Budget Industrial Center Native Plantings $30,000 $30,000 Washington Community Gateway $99,000 $99,000 Ash Tree Removal and Tree Replacement $87,611 $464,611 FY 26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PARK DIVISION Page 834 of 989 PERFORMANCE MEASURES PARK DIVISION Goal :5,280 Trees Page 835 of 989 www.cityofdubuque.org/parks THANK YOU Page 836 of 989 1 Adrienne Breitfelder From:Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net> Sent:Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:26 PM To:Adrienne Breitfelder Subject:"Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website This sender is trusted. Contact Us Name: Kevin Firnstahl Address: 525 CANDLEWICK CT Ward: 1 Phone: 563-213-6215 Email: firnfield@mchsi.com City Department: City Council Message: In light of the Park Division 2026 budget presentation, I hope the Sister City International Park will remain top of mind. The Sister City Committee of Travel Dubuque continues to work with the Park Division to make the park the gateway is was intended to be. Development of Schmitt Island and the Kerper Blvd./16th Street corridor will also benefit from the refreshment of this park.