Recreation Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
April 9, 2025
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 2.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Recreation Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 26 Policy Book Volume 4 - Recreation
2. Presentation - Uploaded 4.9.25
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RECREATION DIVISION
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025
Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense $ 2,043,754 $ 2,440,000 $ 2,510,825 2.9 %
Supplies and Services $ 1,416,804 $ 1,434,429 $ 1,395,955 (2.7) %
Machinery and Equipment $ 46,736 $ 104,010 $ 64,550 (37.9) %
Debt Service $ 14,651 $ 14,511 $ 1,158 (92.0) %
Total Expenses $ 3,521,945 $ 3,992,950 $ 3,972,488 (0.5) %
Resources
Operating Revenue $ 1,925,657 $ 1,923,589 $ 1,912,401 (0.6) %
CDBG Funds $ 122,667 $ 132,754 $ 104,471 (21.3) %
Sales Tax 20% for Debt Abatement $ 14,651 $ 14,511 $ 1,158 (92.0) %
Total Resources $ 2,062,975 $ 2,070,854 $ 2,018,030 (2.6) %
Property Tax Support $ 1,458,970 $ 1,922,096 $ 1,954,458 32,362
Percent Increase (Decrease) 1.7 %
Percent Self Supporting 58.6 % 51.9 % 50.8 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 42.25 42.25 42.79
Improvement Package Summary
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This improvement level request provides sustainable, recurring funding for the recruitment, retention,
and required NeoGov trainings for temporary staff in Recreation and the Parks and Recreation
Department. During FY 2023, the City faced a great challenge in finding the necessary temporary
summer staff to maintain City services. Hiring was so much of a struggle that the City was not able to
open both City Pools in the summer of 2022. The City Manager and Budget Staff identified $25,000
available in the FY 2023 City budget that could be reallocated to fund a marketing campaign to recruit
temporary summer staff. This campaign was very successful, and hiring levels allowed both City pools
to open in the Summer of 2023. Additionally, the Recreation division identified year end savings in both
FY 2023 and FY 2024 that were approved to be carried over as part of the budget amendment process
to continue these recruitment and retention efforts in subsequent years. All of the funds that were
reallocated to help with marketing were done so on a one-time, non-recurring basis. As hiring is still
expected to be a challenge in future years, this request seeks to increase the Recreation Advertising
line by $12,200, and the Recreation Education line item by $12,800 on a recurring basis. This request
supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation. Having sufficient staffing
levels is essential to providing City services and having well maintained, well operated park and
recreation facilities.
Related Cost:$ 25,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0084 0.08%
Activity: Administration
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This improvement level request provides for a $700 increase in education funding for two supervisor
level positions and the addition of $2,200 in education funding for the new Business Development
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Manager position. With the increase in travel costs and conference fees, this funding is necessary for
the staff to attend high quality continuing education opportunities. These opportunities are not only for
professional development, but also expand awareness and idea generation, to improve service quality
and service delivery in equity, and to meet the ever changing dynamic of programming for the
community. 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. Providing staff with
educational opportunities empowers staff to expand their knowledge, leading to Diverse Arts, Culture,
Parks and Recreation.
Related Cost $ 3,600 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0012 0.01%
Activity: Recreation Administration, Adult
Athletics, and Recreation Classes
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This improvement level package provides for an increase in golf revenues. Staff is proposing a $1
increase in the following daily fees:
• 18 Hole Weekend: Increased from $26 to $27
• 9 Hole Weekend: Increased from $17 to $18
• 18 Hole Weekday: Increased from $22 to $23
• 9 Hole Weekday: Increased from $15 to $16
• Senior Greens Fee: Increased from $17 to $18
• 18 Hole Cart Fee: Increased from $17 to $18
• 9 Hole Cart Fee: Increased from $11 to $12
Based on the average estimate of 24,000 rounds of golf played in a season, these increases will total
$48,000 in additional revenue for the golf course ($24,000 in green fees, and $24,000 in cart fees). This
request supports the City Council Goals of having well-built, well-maintained and upgraded parks and
park amenities, and financially responsible, high-performance city organization.
Related Revenue $ 48,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact:$ (0.0162) (0.16)%
Activity: Golf
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This improvement level package provides recurring funding to continue long-term support for the Four
Mounds Adventure Day Camp. If this package is funded, there is no need to fund package 5 of 6, which
is an alternative, non-recurring option.
The Four Mounds Adventure Day Camp provides low-income youth with the opportunity to participate in
a 1-week outdoor camp introducing them to activities they usually would not have access to. These
activities include canoeing, ropes courses, hiking, etc.
As part of the new 5-year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan, both
funding levels and policy/program reviews were evaluated. After review of these policies, staff was
made aware that the Four Mounds Adventure Day Camp was no longer eligible for CDBG funds, as it
no longer meets the programming criteria set by federal department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
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In addition, the total CDBG funding allotment for the Recreation Division will be reduced from $141,000
in FY25 to $95,000 in FY26. For the Recreation Division to continue to support the Four Mounds
Adventure Day Camp program, the $57,000 in expenses previously budgeted within the Division’s
CDBG activity for the camp will need to be moved to the general fund operating budget for FY26 and
beyond. Since non-income qualifying families do have to pay a registration fee, the FY26 Recreation
Operating budget revenue does include $9,280 in anticipated program revenue for the Four Mounds
Adventure Camp. If new funding is not secured, the Four Mounds Adventure Day Camp will no longer
be supported by the City, and the Recreation Division Operating budget revenue will have a decrease
of $9,280. This request supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation.
Related Cost $ 57,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0192 0.19%
Activity: Recreation Classes
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This improvement level package provides non-recurring funding to continue to support the Four
Mounds Adventure Day Camp. This package option would secure non-recurring funding to support the
camp through the 2025 summer program, then the City would discontinue support in future years. If
package 4 of 6 is funded (which requests long-term, recurring funding for the camp), then there would
be no need to fund this package.
The Four Mounds Adventure Day Camp provides low-income youth with the opportunity to participate in
a 1-week outdoor camp introducing them to activities they usually would not have access to. These
activities include canoeing, ropes courses, hiking, etc.
As part of the new 5-year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan, both
funding levels and policy/program reviews were evaluated. After review of these policies, staff was
made aware that the Four Mounds Adventure Day Camp was no longer eligible for CDBG funds starting
in FY26, as it no longer meets the programming criteria set by HUD.
As a summer program which runs from June through the beginning of August, the funding to operate
the program is split between two fiscal years. There is currently $16,159 remaining in FY25 CDBG
activity to fund the June portion of the program for the summer of 2025. However, the $57,000 in annual
expenses previously budgeted within the Division’s CDBG activity will no longer be available in FY26 to
fund the remainder of the 2025 program (July & August of 2025) and June of 2026. To complete the
summer program for 2025, an additional $40,745 is being requested in Recreation Division’s Operating
budget for FY26 to provide the funding needed to complete the summer 2025 program. This request
supports the City Council Goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation.
Related Cost $ 40,745 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0138 0.14%
Activity: Recreation Classes
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This improvement package request seeks approval to increase the Golf Professional position from a
contracted part-time position (0.94 FTE, GE-33) to a regular full-time position (1.00 FTE, GE-33).
Prior to 2012, the Golf Professional for the Bunker Hill Golf Course operated the golf course via a
contract that encompassed the Golf Professional position as well management of the snack bar. All
other staff at the golf course were not contracted and were regular City employees on the City’s wage
scale. In 2012, the City brought Snack Bar operation in-house rather than contracting operations
through the Golf Professional position. This was done to have better oversight and accountability of all
operations. As a result of this change, the Golf Pro Position was established as a 0.94 FTE contracted
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part-time employee. The position was provided with health insurance and was paid as a salary broken
up among 26 pay periods. The position did not accrue vacation or sick time. The contracted position
was established as a part-time status due to the position working heavily during the golf season and
less over the winter months. With the retirement of the past Golf Professional and the end of the
related contract, Recreation staff, with the support of the Human Resources Department, feel it is a
good time and opportunity to eliminate an anomaly in the pay scale process and align the Golf
Professional position with the other supervisory positions within the Recreation Division by making it
regular full-time 1.00 FTE.
This request seeks to keep the Golf Professional position at pay range GE-33, but increase the FTE
allocation from 0.94 FTE to 1.00 FTE, a net increase of 0.06 FTE. This change would allow for a new
Golf Professional to accrue sick and vacation time, keep the health insurance, and commit to a greater
presence in the Clubhouse during the off-season. The cost savings by eliminating the contract structure
for the Golf Professional position is $93,670. The new cost of funding a regular full-time Golf Pro
position is $97,948, which results in a net recurring cost increase of $4,278 and a net increase of 0.06
FTE.
Related Cost:$ 97,948 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Cost Savings $ 93,670 Tax Funds Recurring
Net Cost:$ 4,278
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0014 0.01%
Activity: Golf
Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1.FY 2026 employee expense reflects a 3.00% wage package increase.
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 unchanged from $11,608 in FY 2025 to $11,608 in FY 2026.
5.Workers Compensation increased from $32,554 in FY 2025 to $35,660 in FY 2026. The FY 2024
actual was $27,560.
6.Two part-time Receptionist positions in the Parks and Recreation Department (0.48 FTE total) have
historically been budgeted in the Multicultural Family Center budget, as the Multicultural Family
Center was formerly a division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Due to an organizational
restructure during FY 2025, the Multicultural Family Center became a division of the Community
Impact Department and is no longer tied to the Parks and Recreation Department. As a result, the
part-time Parks and Recreation Department Receptionists were moved from the Multicultural Family
Center budget to the Recreation Division budget during FY 2025.
Supplies & Services
7.Sales Tax expense decreased from $48,125 in FY 2025 to $40,888 in FY 2026 based on the FY
2024 actual of $40,888. Sales tax is collected on eligible goods and services sold through the
Recreation department. The sales tax collected is then paid to the State of Iowa, therefore, the
expense is directly off-set by the revenue collected.
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8.Electricity increased from $99,559 in FY 2025 to $101,499 in FY 2026 based on the FY 2024 actual
of $84,583 and anticipated rate increase of 20%.
9.Natural Gas decreased from $34,270 in FY 2025 to $22,983 in FY 2026 based on the FY 2024
actual of $20,576 plus and anticipated rate increase of 11.7%.
10.Building Maintenance decreased from $59,795 in FY 2025 to $55,749 in FY 2026. The FY 2024
actual was $67,445, which was high due to several unplanned repairs. This line item represents
payments towards swimming pool maintenance, golf course grounds maintenance, marina
maintenance, and maintenance at Allison Henderson and Comiskey parks.
11.Other Vehicle Operations is unchanged from $130,000 in FY 2025 to $130,000 in FY 2026. This
expenditure represents fuel sold to boaters at the Port of Dubuque Marina and is offset by $212,625
in revenue from the sale of fuel.
12.Chemicals increased from $57,458 in FY 2025 to $65,540 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual was
$74,362, which included some one time expenses. This line item is utilized for golf course and pool
maintenance. This line includes items such as chlorine and other water treatment chemicals,
fertilizer, pesticides, and anti-fungal products. Actual expenses in this line continue to increase due
to water leaks at Flora and Sutton Pools. As water continues to leak at higher rates, more water is
being used, therefore more chemicals are being used to treat the water.
13.Food Products increased from $52,770 in FY 2025 to $55,309 in FY 2026 based on expected sales.
The FY 2024 actual was $52,404. This line item represents food sold at concessions at recreation
facilities. This expense is offset by the revenue from sales of this product.
14.Beer Products increased from $53,146 in FY 2025 to $64,408 in FY 2026 based on expected sales.
The FY 2024 actual was $60,938. This line item represents alcohol sold at Recreation facilities. This
budget is offset by the revenue from sales of this product. Beer sales at the Port of Dubuque are
expected to increase due to more frequent events. Beer sales at McAleece are also anticipated to
increase.
15.Credit Card Charges increased from $33,099 in FY 2025 to $42,673 in FY 2026. The FY 2024
actual was $43,072. This line item includes golf operations credit card charges based off 2.5% of
revenue ($18,770), Port of Dubuque dock credit card charges based on 2% of fuel sales ($8,545),
and administration credit card charges for program registrations ($15,358).
16.Program Materials decreased from $66,811 in FY 2025 to $64,369 in FY 2026 based on The FY
2024 actual of $87,414 less one time expenses. The FY 2024 actual includes one time expenses
related to Miracle League of Dubuque park improvements, which are fully offset by revenue. This
line includes $44,599 for materials and supplies, such as concession supplies, bases, basketballs,
volleyballs, softballs, nets, first-aid supplies, trophies, community engagement in Rec & Roll events,
equity training, teen support, supplies for Miracle League and new senior programs, and other
playground equipment. This line item also includes $19,770 in Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding that helps fund program supplies ($1,020) and the Recreation Scholarship
Program ($18,750). The scholarship program provides funding to income qualifying families that can
be used towards program registration, pavilion rentals, and other services provided through the
Recreation Division.
17.Merchandise increased from $37,908 in FY 2025 to $41,103 in FY 2026 based on current demand
for special order through the golf course. The FY 2024 actual was $41,498. This line item
represents golf merchandise sold at the Bunker Hill pro shop and boat merchandise sold at the Port
of Dubuque Marina store. This line item is variable and actual expenses depend on how much
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inventory is purchased. Large inventory purchases in one year can lead to smaller inventory
purchases the next year. This budget is offset by the revenue from the Pro Shop sales, golf fee
revenue, event revenue, and certificates.
18.Officiating Services increased from $22,320 in FY 2025 to $22,520 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual
was $22,368. This line item is used to hire officiating services for softball and basketball leagues.
There has been a slight increase in adult softball and basketball participation since the pandemic.
19.Pay to Other Agency decreased from $173,051 in FY 2025 to $134,523 in FY 2026. This line item
represents payments to local partners to provide equitable programs and unique experiences for
low-income youth and underrepresented populations. These include, but are not limited to:
Community Development Block Grant services ($12,899); ImOn Arena programs and services
($50,000); AmeriCorps Playground Programs ($25,000); Hills and Dales Senior Center operating
grant ($25,000); Therapeutic Recreation off-site rentals ($1,624); and Recreation Classes
($20,000), which includes art improvements, Rising Stars, ballroom dance, karate, Montessori
cooperative classes, and Dubuque County Extension contracted classes.
20.Instructors decreased from $85,727 in FY 2025 to $78,910 in FY 2026. This line item represents
after-school sports coaches, sports camps, LEAP program, dance instructors, and other
recreational class/program instructors. This decrease is due to aligning the budget with program
operations plans.
21.Advertising increased from $25,935 in FY 2025 to $38,259 in FY 2026. This line item represents
print and digital marketing for recreational programs and staff recruitment and retention, events, and
classes, brochures and mailings, and radio and print advertisements. In FY 2026, $11,124 from the
Postage/Shipping expense line item has been relocated to this account in an effort to combine
advertising and postage expenses for print materials. The advertising industry has evolved and
distribution methods have changed. Postage expenses are combined with general production
expenses and are no longer billed separately. Therefore, the advertising and postage funding has
been combined together.
22.Postage/Shipping decreased from $12,539 in FY 2025 to $900 in FY 2026. This line item formerly
included funding to pay for postage related to print advertisements, brochures, and mailings. In FY
2026, $11,124 in this account has been shifted to the Advertising expense line item, as separate
postage expenses no longer occur, instead those expenses are often billed as part of the production
expenses.
23.General Liability Insurance decreased from $74,582 in FY 2025 to $67,624 in FY 2026 based on
information received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The FY 2024 actual was
$97,607. The FY 2023 actual was $40,247.
24.Property Insurance decreased from $27,029 in FY 2025 to $21,458 in FY 2026 based on
information received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The FY 2024 actual was
$18,626. The FY 2023 actual was $14,401.
25.Vehicle Operations - Diesel is decreased from $27,000 in FY 2025 to $26,812 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $25,284. This line item represent the purchase of diesel fuel, which is then sold at
the Port of Dubuque Marina and is also used for City machinery at Bunker Hill Golf Course.
26.Equipment Rental increased from $43,164 in FY 2025 to $47,416 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual
was $47,440. This line items includes expenses for the rental of portable restrooms ($1,500) and
golf carts that are leased for a period of three years ($45,184).
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27.Technology Services increased from $35,977 in FY 2025 to $39,477 in FY 2026. This line item
includes various software including RecTrac ($30,480), iPad data plans to be utilized for the
forthcoming Tyler Time and Attendance payroll system ($2,520), Team Sideline ($699), copier
support ($220), internet service for Port of Dubuque dock WiFi ($2,058). This increase is due to the
FY 2026 budget also including Toro NSN support, which is due for renewal every three years
($3,500).
Machinery & Equipment
28.Equipment replacement items include ($64,550):
Recreation Machinery and Equipment
Recreation Administration
Security Camera $ 1,400
Smart Phones $ 2,800
Vacuum $ 350
Golf Maintenance
Fairway Mower 60,000
Total Equipment $ 64,550
Debt Service
29.FY 2024 Annual debt service is as follows ($1,158):
Amount Debt Series
Payment
Source Purpose
Final
Payment
Year
Call
Date
$ 1,158 2021A (2012E) G.O.Sales Tax 20%Recreation Improvements 2028 2028
$ 1,158 Total Recreation Annual Debt Service
Revenue
30.Total revenue for Golf Operations and Maintenance decreased from $1,034,881 in FY 2025 to
$1,001,236 in FY 2026.
i.Golf Cart Rentals is decreased from $281,000 in FY 2025 to $257,000 in FY 2026 based
on the FY 2024 season. The FY 2024 actual was $203,132, which was low due to
miscodings as a result of a system switch. In FY 2024, some of this revenue was placed
in the Pro Shop Sales revenue line item.
ii.Golf Beer Sales is decreased from $126,810 in FY 2025 to $125,000 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $123,747.
iii.Golf Liquor Sales increased from $43,000 in FY 2025 to $52,841 in FY 2026 based on
the FY 2024 actual of $52,841.
iv.Beverage/Ice is decreased from $26,110 in FY 2025 to $25,654 in FY 2026 based on the
FY 2024 actual of $25,654.
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v.Pro Shop Sales is unchanged from $65,000 in FY 2025 to $65,000 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $146,521, which was high due to miscodings as a result of a system
switch.
vi.Golf Fees is decreased from $397,274 in FY 2025 to $373,274 in FY 2026 based on the
number of rounds played and passes sold during FY 2024. The FY 2024 actual was
$390,498.
vii.Golf event revenue increased from $43,000 in FY 2025 to $46,378 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $46,378.
31.Swimming revenue decreased from $333,491 in FY 2025 to $306,635 in FY 2026. Projected daily
attendance is expected to decrease based on FY 2024 actual of $280,619 and FY 2025 projections.
Pool attendance for the calendar year 2023 pool season (June through August) was 62,541
attendees. Pool attendance for the calendar year 2024 pool season (June through August)
decreased to 56,899 attendees.
i.Swimming Annual Passes increased from $61,359 in FY 2025 to $66,535 in FY 2026.
The FY 2024 actual was $48,501. This increase is due to an anticipated increase in
annual pool pass sales.
ii.Flora Daily Fees decreased from $104,000 in FY 2025 to $91,500 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $87,559. This decrease is due to aligning the budget more closely with
recent pool participation numbers.
iii.Sutton Daily Fees decreased from $40,500 in FY 2025 to $24,900 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $24,022. This decrease is due to aligning the budget more closely with
recent pool participation numbers.
iv.Pool Concessions increased from $32,340 in FY 2025 to $35,500 in FY 2026 based on
estimated gross sales at Flora and Sutton. The FY 2024 actual was $35,364.
v.Swim Lesson Registrations decreased from $76,856 in FY 2025 to $72,000 in FY 2026
based on registration estimates. The FY 2024 actual was $70,387.
32.Adult Athletics revenue increased from $84,699 in FY 2025 to $87,535 in FY 2026 based on
continued increase in adult softball and volleyball, as well as field rentals.
i.Adult Athletics Registration/Entry Fee decreased from $75,511 in FY 2025 to $71,535 in
FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual was $64,739.
ii.Adult Athletics Field Rental Fee increased from $9,188 in FY 2025 to $16,000 in FY
2026. The FY 2024 actual was $16,715. Field rentals have increase as a result of new
rental partnerships with local organizations.
33.Youth Sports Registration/Entry Fee revenue decreased from $53,015 in FY 2025 to $42,879 in FY
2026 based on the FY 2024 actual of $42,879. This decrease is due to aligning the budget more
closely with anticipated participation numbers, including an increase in free and reduced
registrations.
34.Port of Dubuque Marina revenue increased from $264,628 in FY 2025 to $273,432 in FY 2026.
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i.Marina Fuel Sales is unchanged from $212,625 in FY 2025 to $212,625 in FY 2026. This
line item is based on the expense budget.
ii.Marina Dock Fees is increased from $32,813 in FY 2025 to $38,057 in FY 2026 based
on the FY 2024 actual of $38,057.
iii.Marina Beverage and Ice Sales increased from $3,465 in FY 2025 to $5,500 in FY 2026
based on anticipated increase in events and programming at the Port of Dubuque.
35.The following chart shows the history of property tax support for the Port of Dubuque Marina:
$ Dollars
*POD Marina opened June 2013
Fi
s
c
a
l
Y
e
a
r
Port of Dubuque Marina Property Tax Support
$183,285
$152,082
$106,537
$73,629
$73,629
$48,235
$65,080
$42,502
$27,920
$30,543
$95,737
$67,875
$64,806
$0
$25,00
0
$50,00
0
$75,00
0
$100,0
0
0
$125,0
0
0
$150,0
0
0
$175,0
0
0
$200,0
0
0
FY 14
FY 15
FY 16
FY 17
FY 18
FY 19
FY 20
FY 21
FY 22
FY 23
FY 24
FY 25 Adopted Budget
FY 26 Requested
-The decreases in property tax support funding in FY 17 through FY 19 reflects operational changes in
staffing due to a frozen full-time Facilities Supervisor position, which was budgeted in the Marina and
Recreation Administration activities. The Facilities Supervisor was replaced with temporary managerial
staff.
-FY 20, FY 21, FY 22,and FY23 reflect a labor shortage with temporary positions, resulting in full-time
staff supplementing the hours to maintain operations.
-FY 24 reflects a return to full operations as the Marina C-Store re-opened. This also reflect a decrease
in transient slip rental revenue.
-The FY 25 adopted budget is based off a better understanding of temporary staffing allocations, and
the reallocation of the new full-time Business Development Manager out of the Marina activity and
entirely in the Administration activity. This also reflects an expected increase in transient slip rental
revenue.
-The FY26 requested budget reflects and anticipated increase in beverage sales at the Marina C-store
as well as an increase in dock fee revenue. This is due to an increase in programming, events, and
marketing at the Port of Dubuque.
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Miscellaneous
36.The FY 2026 percent self-supporting for the various Recreation Activities compared to FY 2025
percent self-supporting is as follows:
Activity FY 2026 FY 2025
Adult Athletics 61.7 % 61.1 %
McAleece Concessions 115.3 % 119.3 %
Youth Programs 12.2 % 15.4 %
Therapeutic Recreation 17.6 % 18.2 %
Recreation Classes 66.2 % 50.8 %
Swimming 40.0 % 44.6 %
Golf 94.5 % 98.4 %
Port of Dubuque Marina 81.2 % 79.6 %
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
The Recreation Division encourages community participation by providing equitable, progressive,
accessible, and affordable opportunities through our parks, facilities, and recreation programming.
Vision: Creating equitable OPPORTUNITIES to enhance and improve the QUALITY OF LIFE for the
residents of Dubuque.
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Full-Time
Equivalent 42.25 42.25 42.79
Resources and Property Tax Support
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026
Operating Revenue CDBG Funds Property Tax Support
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
The Recreation Division is supported by 42.79 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for
63.21% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to
decrease by (0.51)% in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$2,043,754
$1,416,804
$46,736
$14,651
$2,440,000
$1,434,429
$104,010
$14,511
$2,510,825
$1,395,955
$64,550
$1,158
FY 24 Actual FY 25 Budget FY 26 Budget
$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000
Employee Expense
Supplies and Services
Machinery and Equipment
Debt Service
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RECREATION DIVISION
Recreation Programming
Mission & Services
The Recreation Division develops a variety of recreational activities and job opportunities to provide the
citizens of Dubuque equitable, safe, wholesome, healthy and enjoyable use of leisure time. Recreation
programs include early childhood enrichment programs for children ages 18 months to 6 years old,
youth and adult programs such as swim, karate, dance, athletics and music, as well as therapeutic and
neighborhood recreation programs.
Recreation Programming Funding Summary
FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $2,127,010 $2,569,248 $2,622,242
Resources $587,213 $624,080 $637,733
Recreation Programming Position Summary
FY 2026
Lead Secretary 0.60
Facilities Supervisor 0.33
Secretary 1.00
Recreation Program Supervisor 2.00
Aquatic/Therapy Supervisor 1.00
Parks and Recreation Director 0.33
Recreation Division Manager 1.00
Clerical Assistant 0.22
Recreation Leader 6.57
Recreation Field Supv 0.88
Recreation Field Supv. - CDBG 0.61
Recreation Leader Jr.1.05
Playground Coordinator 0.20
Assist. Playground Coordinator 0.10
Pre-School Instructor 0.12
Pre-School Instructor - CDBG 0.72
Swimming Pool Manager 1.35
Head Lifeguard 0.44
Lifeguard 8.63
Pool Cashier 1.01
Concession Worker - Pools 1.04
Concession Worker- McAleece 0.19
Concession Manager 0.40
Snack Bar Manager 0.20
Laborer - Youth Sports 0.09
Laborer - Swimming 0.48
Laborer - Adult Athletics 0.75
Total FT Equivalent Employees 31.31
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RECREATION DIVISION
Recreation Programming
Performance Measures
Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks & Recreation: Experiences & Activities
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 23
Actual
FY 24
Actual
FY 25
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Improve quality of life for residents by expanding and enhancing
organized recreation activities.
# average total of participation per
program offered annually +.25 8.28 8.7 9 Goal Met
% of annual programs offered running
(i.e. not canceled)+1%84%89%90%Goal Met
# of Rec & Roll trailer deployments N/A 37 55 60 N/A
Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and
Equitable
2 Activity Objective: Develop, increase, and retain partnerships in order to provide quality,
affordable and relevant program opportunities for residents.
# of NEW partnerships resulting in a
program and/or increased access +1 7 4 5 Goal Met
Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs and Economic Prosperity
3 Activity Objective: Develop and provide quality entry-level job opportunities for youth and
adults in the community.
Community Investment - $ in salary
costs for seasonal employees only
(not including IPERS or SS)
N/A $527,034 $814,193 $1,113,990 N/A
4 Activity Objective: Provide accessible, affordable, educational, and positive programming
for those who many not have the financial resources to participate.
Total Recreation program low-income
registrants who were served by free
programs
+10%649 604 650 Goal in
Progress
# available scholarships for
recreational programming & services 200 360 300 200 Goal Met
% of awarded scholarship credits 100%100%97%100%Goal Met
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
Bunker Hill Golf Course
Mission & Services
Bunker Hill Golf Course located in the rolling hills of Central Dubuque is a fun and challenging 18 - hole
golf course. Visitors will be greeted daily by a warm and friendly staff ensuring high customer service
levels along with many programs and offerings available for enjoyment. Bunker Hill Golf Course
functions as an Enterprise Fund utilizing user fees to support operational costs and capital
improvements. Income includes regular green fees, cart rentals, season passes, league fees, and
concession sales.
Bunker Hill Golf Course Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $967,406 1,051,688 987,555
Resources $1,043,644 1,034,881 1,001,236
Bunker Hill Golf Course Position Summary
FY 2026
Golf Course Supervisor 1.00
Golf Professional 0.94
Assistant Golf Professional 1.36
Pro Shop Attendant 0.80
Golf Course Technician - FT 1.00
Golf Course Technician - PT 0.72
Laborer 2.20
Concession Worker - Golf 0.84
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 8.86
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Performance Measures
Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and
Effective Service Delivery
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 23
Actual
FY 24
Actual
FY 25
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Expand upon golf lesson programs offered to grow the game of golf and
promote hospitality through quality customer service practices.
# of Youth participating in free golf
lessons +5%32 0*35 Goal Met
Youth Camp Participation +5%45 53 55 Goal in
Progress
Participation by Women +5%37 42 40 Goal Not Met
Couples League +5%48 60 62 Goal in
Progress
*Free golf lesson for youth were not offered in FY24, therefore, the number of
participants was 0.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
RECREATION DIVISION
Port of Dubuque Marina
Mission & Services
The Port of Dubuque Marina is a 78-slip transient marina drawing visitors to Dubuque from as far North
as Minneapolis, Minnesota, as far South as Fort Lauderdale, Florida and many places in-between. The
marina operates as a hotel on water, providing visiting boats with dock space, electricity, clean showers,
laundry, guest Wi-Fi and concierge service from staff. From the marina, visitors are within walking
distance of dining, lodging, a casino, shopping, entertainment, the National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium and Dubuque’s Mississippi Riverwalk. The marina amenities building operates as the guest
check-in desk for visiting boaters, as well as a convenience store along the river.
Port of Dubuque Marina Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $390,536 $332,503 $336,533
Resources $294,799 $264,628 $273,432
Port of Dubuque Marina Position Summary
FY 2026
Facilities Supervisor - Dock 0.33
Facilities Supervisor - C-Store 0.34
Marina Cashier/Clerk 0.83
Dock Worker 0.58
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 2.08
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 23
Actual
FY 24
Actual
FY 25
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Become a more visible and high-traffic docking location.
increase # of overnight transient slip
rentals (does not include seasonal)600 232 96 400 Goal in
Progress
City Council Goal: Financially Responsible, High-Performance Organization
2 Activity Objective: Increase overall sales at the convenience store and additional revenue
opportunities through programs and partnerships.
Maintain low property-tax support
based on total operating <20%14%25%19%Goal Met
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100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
43100 - Leases - Building/Land (14,229) (15,960) (14,364) (15,960)
43120 - Leases - Other 0 0 (2,900) (2,900)
43350 - Golf Cart Rental (281,042) (203,132) (281,000) (257,000)
45040 - Daily Fee (83,256) (111,581) (144,500) (116,400)
45041 - Annual Fee (41,091) (48,501) (61,359) (66,535)
45042 - Registration/Entry Fee Taxable (191,822) (181,759) (248,516) (195,034)
45043 - Pool Rental (13,125) (14,487) (17,010) (16,200)
45044 - Field/Court Rental (8,860) (16,715) (9,188) (16,000)
45049 - Registration Fee - Taxable (29,174) (34,514) 0 (34,514)
45440 - Events (41,958) (46,378) (43,000) (46,378)
45442 - Golf Fees (403,859) (421,176) (398,284) (374,284)
45443 - Gift Certificates 42,384 24,926 0 0
45445 - Camping Fees (28,528) (38,057) (32,813) (38,057)
45450 - Meeting Room Fee (1,240) (1,185) (1,977) (1,185)
45455 - Program Fee (863) (560) (26,287) (23,005)
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs (104,082) (70,541) (16,824) (50,835)
45520 - Customer Credits 0 0 0 0
47100 - Reimbursements (15,937) (7,540) 7,260 (7,500)
47150 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
47350 - Fuel Tax Refunds (543) (668) (602) (512)
47450 - Sale of Salvage 0 0 0 0
47500 - Merchandise Sales (64,952) (146,960) (65,900) (65,500)
47505 - Fuel Sales Diesel (31,229) (1,050) (28,350) (28,350)
47506 - Fuel Sales Gas (130,308) (241,584) (184,275) (184,275)
47510 - Beer (160,694) (155,442) (166,668) (166,223)
47511 - Food (44,282) (54,238) (53,261) (58,449)
47512 - Liquor (43,627) (52,841) (43,000) (52,841)
47513 - Beverage/Ice (34,082) (37,394) (40,235) (41,814)
47514 - Gift Cards (9,525) (7,468) (11,500) (11,500)
47550 - Concessions Other (58) — (346) —
47600 - Swimming Pool Concessions (27,321) (35,364) (32,340) (35,500)
47820 - Specialized Services (125) (489) (650) (650)
4A - Charges for Services Total (1,763,425)(1,920,657)(1,917,889)(1,907,401)
4B - Grants/Contrib
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Revenue
FY24
Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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47050 - Contrib - Private Sources (5,000)(5,000)(5,700)(5,000)
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (5,000)(5,000)(5,700)(5,000)
200 - Debt Service
4N - Transfers
49304 - Transfer in Sales Tax 20%(14,789)(14,651)(14,511)(1,158)
4N - Transfers Total (14,789)(14,651)(14,511)(1,158)
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
180 - Community Development
4A - Charges for Services
45455 - Program Fee (9,260)0 0 0
4A - Charges for Services Total (9,260)0 0 0
RECREATION - Total (1,792,474)(1,940,308)(1,938,100)(1,913,559)
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Revenue
FY24
Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 619,995 712,270 740,509 845,239
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 123,449 117,362 126,740 69,569
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/Seasonal 713,148 763,746 1,050,119 1,106,342
60400 - Overtime 3,494 3,320 3,800 3,800
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 14,930 13,525 11,608 11,608
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50% 869 1,802 913 1,815
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 0 21 0 0
60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 0 1,234 900 900
180 - Community Development
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 360 0 0 0
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/Seasonal 7,758 44,249 50,842 58,307
60730 - Spec Pay - Safety Equipment 0 0 0 0
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 1,484,004 1,657,530 1,985,431 2,097,580
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 109,581 120,238 147,924 156,423
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 82,195 87,195 131,368 144,073
61510 - Health Insurance 133,292 136,268 133,291 133,290
61540 - Life Insurance 392 418 453 457
61600 - Workers' Compensation 28,202 26,072 32,554 34,129
61700 - Unemployment Compensation 0 5,942 0 2,512
61810 - Uniform Allowance 300 300 0 0
61992 - Physicals 3,834 3,203 2,002 3,015
180 - Community Development
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 621 3,385 3,889 4,460
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 330 1,716 3,088 5,504
61600 - Workers' Compensation 1,614 1,489 0 1,531
6B - Employee Benefits Total 360,362 386,225 454,569 485,394
6C - Staff Development
100 - General
62100 - Association Dues 2,973 3,195 3,124 2,521
62200 - Subscriptions 199 353 383 349
62325 - Mileage 4,528 5,186 5,467 4,823
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 7,761 5,549 8,253 8,253
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
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62500 - Education Reimbursement 5,866 6,338 16,872 17,120
6C - Staff Development Total 21,328 20,621 34,099 33,066
6D - Repair/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 58,324 67,445 59,795 55,749
63230 - Tree Maintenance 0 1,201 0 0
63311 - Vehicle Ops - Diesel 29,475 25,284 27,000 26,812
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 32,372 142,644 12,150 12,414
63313 - Vehicle Ops - Other 70,987 36,606 130,000 130,000
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 21,306 38,755 21,544 22,423
63710 - Electricity 84,620 84,583 99,559 101,499
63711 - Natural Gas 23,472 20,576 34,270 22,983
63720 - Refuse 1,612 1,895 1,758 2,066
63730 - Telecommunications 13,235 12,671 17,390 15,556
6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 335,402 431,660 403,466 389,502
6E - Contractual Svcs
100 - General
64004 - Internal Service Charge 0 0 0 0
64020 - Advertising 26,054 30,474 25,935 38,259
64030 - Outsourced Labor 0 0 1,935 1,935
64062 - Refunds 3,765 1,631 0 0
64080 - Insurance - Property 14,401 18,626 27,029 21,458
64081 - Insurance - Liability 39,483 95,390 74,582 67,624
64083 - Insurance - Other 1,784 1,454 10,607 10,010
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 38,469 89,622 121,624 121,624
64140 - Printing 60 36 5,961 5,121
64145 - Copying 1,411 580 1,823 1,565
64150 - Rental - Equipment 49,543 47,440 43,164 47,416
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 680 960 680 960
64180 - Sales Tax Expense 39,942 40,888 48,125 40,888
64182 - Property Tax 1,842 1,920 1,992 1,978
64185 - License/Permit/Fees 5,777 5,730 5,889 6,134
64190 - Technology Services 35,168 5,552 35,977 39,477
64191 - IT Recharges 11,149 14,057 21,775 22,353
64195 - Credit Card Charge 35,298 43,072 33,099 42,673
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
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64830 - Officiating Services 20,520 22,368 20,520 20,520
64835 - Instructors 61,840 51,305 85,727 78,910
64880 - Custodial Services 1,010 786 5,165 5,165
64890 - Background Check 0 0 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 3,785 8,681 23,320 14,420
64975 - Equip Maint Cont 9,417 16,205 5,073 9,100
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 0 0 762 90
64990 - Other Contractual Service 0 11,708 0 8,000
180 - Community Development
64062 - Refunds 0 0 0 0
64081 - Insurance - Liability 764 2,217 0 0
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 56,258 68,443 51,427 12,899
64135 - Grants 0 0 0 0
64140 - Printing 0 0 195 0
64830 - Officiating Services 0 0 1,800 2,000
64880 - Custodial Services 1,404 1,035 0 0
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 1,304 0
200 - Debt Service
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 459,825 580,180 655,490 620,579
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65010 - Chemicals 64,386 74,362 57,458 65,540
65025 - Program Materials 146,479 87,281 47,041 44,599
65026 - Speciality Supplies 14,612 14,917 13,068 13,068
65030 - Merchandise for Resale 0 0 0 0
65031 - Lottery Tickets 0 0 0 0
65033 - Food Products 47,537 52,404 52,770 55,309
65034 - Beer Products 59,615 60,938 53,146 64,408
65035 - Liquor Products 7,439 6,330 7,400 6,330
65036 - Beverage/Ice 15,901 20,706 17,807 21,206
65037 - Pro Shop Mechandise 22,678 41,498 37,908 41,103
65040 - Small Tools & Equipment 0 664 0 0
65045 - Technology Equipment 4,750 11,707 16,410 2,800
65047 - Outdoor Furniture/Fixtures 2,039 0 0 0
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
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65050 - Other Equipment 14,995 8,759 10,600 1,750
65054 - Safety Equipment 327 0 0 0
65060 - Office Supplies 2,627 4,994 2,283 2,083
65070 - Operating Supplies 958 946 1,000 1,000
65080 - Postage/Shipping 18,125 682 12,539 900
65100 - Safety Supplies 0 0 100 100
65925 - Uniform Purchase 9,186 9,240 9,835 9,835
65940 - Gift Cards 0 0 0 0
65965 - Janitorial 7,788 9,222 8,810 7,557
65999 - Cash Over and Short 54 26 0 0
180 - Community Development
65025 - Program Materials 28,343 133 19,770 19,770
65060 - Office Supplies 0 0 183 0
65080 - Postage/Shipping 0 0 0 0
65965 - Janitorial 0 0 256 0
6F - Commodities Total 467,841 404,809 368,384 357,358
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
67100 - Vehicles 35,000 0 0 0
67110 - Mowing Equipment 60,004 25,349 77,000 60,000
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 2,289 920 0 0
6G - Capital Outlay Total 97,293 26,269 77,000 60,000
6H - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
68010 - Principal Payment 13,882 14,021 14,161 1,092
68020 - Interest Payments 907 630 350 66
68980 - Financial Consultant 0 0 0 0
68990 - Paying Agent Fees 0 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service Total 14,789 14,651 14,511 1,158
RECREATION - Total 3,240,844 3,521,945 3,992,950 3,972,488
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
6A - Salaries & Wages
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3401 - Administration
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 562,490 604,544 656,970
6B - Employee Benefits 180,263 196,489 206,198
6C - Staff Development 9,415 17,204 17,418
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 22,959 27,353 24,961
6E - Contractual Svcs 3,350 71,069 87,632
6F - Commodities 21,333 35,864 15,829
6G - Capital Outlay 920 ——
3401 - Administration Total 800,730 952,523 1,009,008
3402 - Golf
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 410,597 461,145 473,952
6B - Employee Benefits 111,703 122,353 130,245
6C - Staff Development 4,389 4,430 4,402
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 57,418 52,065 49,501
6E - Contractual Svcs 156,722 168,068 163,107
6F - Commodities 201,228 166,627 178,497
6G - Capital Outlay 25,349 77,000 60,000
3402 - Golf Total 967,406 1,051,688 1,059,704
3403 - Swimming
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 400,045 477,732 489,105
6B - Employee Benefits 42,444 54,835 58,992
6C - Staff Development 3,602 4,856 4,856
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 85,106 80,348 79,550
6E - Contractual Svcs 70,180 65,912 65,605
6F - Commodities 73,366 63,626 69,330
3403 - Swimming Total 674,743 747,309 767,438
3404 - Adult Athletics
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 17,436 47,899 49,606
6B - Employee Benefits 3,576 7,095 7,322
6C - Staff Development 1,337 3,029 2,385
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 22,716 22,460 25,867
6E - Contractual Svcs 57,153 55,215 53,802
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6F - Commodities 3,330 3,000 3,000
3404 - Adult Athletics Total 105,549 138,698 141,982
3405 - McAleece Concessions
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 12,520 14,902 16,082
6B - Employee Benefits 1,905 2,437 2,431
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 1,198 200 500
6E - Contractual Svcs 1,904 1,856 1,910
6F - Commodities 26,755 31,233 31,455
3405 - McAleece Concessions Total 44,281 50,628 52,378
3406 - Youth Sports
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 142,932 228,305 234,423
6B - Employee Benefits 19,096 42,934 43,843
6C - Staff Development —400 400
6E - Contractual Svcs 78,604 63,897 63,574
6F - Commodities 6,417 8,327 8,177
3406 - Youth Sports Total 247,049 343,863 350,417
3407 - Therapeutic and After School
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 10,564 37,446 48,650
6B - Employee Benefits 1,989 7,555 9,442
6C - Staff Development —750 750
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 6,742 15,000 7,800
6E - Contractual Svcs 2,820 4,658 4,458
6F - Commodities 48,270 13,663 10,813
3407 - Therapeutic and After School Total 70,386 79,072 81,913
3408 - Recreation Classes
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 11,058 11,502 16,275
6B - Employee Benefits 1,991 2,319 3,127
6C - Staff Development 1,585 2,560 2,285
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 9,175 13,535 11,390
6E - Contractual Svcs 30,165 81,604 73,918
6F - Commodities 7,630 12,881 7,640
6G - Capital Outlay ———
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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3408 - Recreation Classes Total 61,604 124,401 114,635
3409 - Port of Dubuque Marina
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 45,638 51,114 54,210
6B - Employee Benefits 16,668 11,575 12,299
6C - Staff Development 294 870 570
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 226,345 192,505 189,933
6E - Contractual Svcs 85,244 63,485 66,674
6F - Commodities 16,348 12,954 12,847
3409 - Port of Dubuque Marina Total 390,536 332,503 336,533
3430 - Senior Center
100 - General
6E - Contractual Svcs 22,342 25,000 25,000
180 - Community Development
6E - Contractual Svcs ———
3430 - Senior Center Total 22,342 25,000 25,000
3431 - Target Area Programming
180 - Community Development
6A - Salaries & Wages 44,249 50,842 58,307
6B - Employee Benefits 6,590 6,977 11,495
6E - Contractual Svcs 71,695 54,726 14,899
6F - Commodities 133 20,209 19,770
3431 - Target Area Programming Total 122,667 132,754 104,471
3480 - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
6E - Contractual Svcs ———
6H - Debt Service 14,651 14,511 1,158
3480 - Debt Service Total 14,651 14,511 1,158
3499 - Pcard Clearing
100 - General
6F - Commodities ———
3499 - Pcard Clearing Total 0 0 0
RECREATION TOTAL 3,521,945 3,992,950 4,044,637
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
34 - RECREATION
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
60100 Full Time Employee Expense
100 1535 GE-21 PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR 0.33 $ 55,736
100 1525 GE-16 RECREATION DIVISION MANAGER 1.00 $ 109,262
100 2975 GE-33 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT 1.00 $ 89,210
100 1635 GE-14
RECREATION PROGRAM SUPV -
AQUATIC 1.00 $ 93,320
100 1500 GE-14 BUS DVLPMNT MANAGER 1.00 $ 77,019
100 1625 GE-14 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPV 2.00 $ 183,922
100 200 GE-26 LEAD ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 0.60 $ 39,977
100 5010 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 60,159
100 GD-06 GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN 1.00 $ 64,485
100 1605 GE-13 HEAD GOLF PRO 1.00 $ 72,149
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 9.93 $ 845,239
60200 Part Time Employee Expense
100 5005 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 0.48 $ 23,252
100 1605 GE-13 HEAD GOLF PRO —$ 1,655
100 8070 GD-08 GOLF COURSE TECHNICIAN 0.72 $ 44,662
TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 1.20 $ 69,569
60300 Seasonal Employee Expense
100 5865 GE-03 ASSISTANT GOLF PRO 0.73 $ 33,236
100 5890 GE-03 ASST MARINA MANAGER 0.22 $ 8,514
100 5365 GE-02 CLERICAL ASSISTANT 0.22 $ 7,126
100 5860 GE-03 CONCESSION MANAGER 1.23 $ 51,340
100 5810 GE-02 CONCESSION WORKER 2.07 $ 69,446
100 5885 GE-02 MARINA DOCK ATTENDANT 0.84 $ 28,722
100 7956 GE-02 GROUNDSKEEPER LABORER 3.43 $ 115,864
100 5935 GE-03 LIFEGUARD SWIM INSTRUCTOR 9.07 $ 325,356
100 5895 GE-03 MARINA MANAGER 0.35 $ 16,774
100 5835 GE-02 POOL CASHIER 1.01 $ 34,535
100 5945 GE-03 PRE-SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR 0.12 $ 5,348
180 5945 GE-03 PRE-SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR 0.72 $ 37,431
100 5855 GE-02 PRO SHOP ATTENDANT 0.80 $ 27,352
100 5965 GE-03 RECREATION PROG COORD 0.96 $ 32,704
100 5965 GE-03 RECREATION FIELD SUPERVISOR 0.31 $ 13,636
180 5965 GE-03 RECREATION FIELD SUPERVISOR 0.61 $ 20,876
100 5920 GE-02 RECREATION LEADER 7.62 $ 274,925
100 5995 GE-03 POOL MANAGER 1.35 $ 61,464
TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 31.66 $ 1,164,649
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FY 2026
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET
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TOTAL RECREATION DIVISION 42.79 $ 2,079,457
34 RECREATION DIVISION
FY 2026
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Recreation Administration-FT
3401 60100 100 5255 GE-09
LEAD ADMIN SUPPORT
PROF 0.60 $ 39,977
3401 60100 100 1500 GE-14
BUS DVLPMNT
MANAGER 1.00 $ 77,019
3401 60100 100 5010 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 1.00 $ 60,159
3401 60100 100 1,625 GE-14
RECREATION
PROGRAM SUPV 2.00 $ 183,922
3401 60100 100 1,635 GE-14
RECREATION
PROGRAM SUPV -
AQUATIC 1.00 $ 93,320
3401 60100 100 1535 GE-21
PARKS AND
RECREATION
DIRECTOR 0.33 $ 55,736
3401 60100 100 1525 GE-16
RECREATION DIVISION
MANAGER 1.00 $ 109,262
Total 6.93 $ 619,395
Recreation Administration-PT
3401 60200 100 5005 GE-07 ADMIN SUPPORT PROF 0.48 $ 23,252
Total 0.48 $ 23,252
Recreation Administration-
Temporary
3401 60300 100 5365 GE-02 CLERICAL ASSISTANT 0.22 $ 7,126
Total 0.22 $ 7,126
Golf Operations-Temporary
3402 60300 100 5865 GE-03 ASSISTANT GOLF PRO 0.73 $ 33,236
3402 60300 100 5860 GE-03
CONCESSION
MANAGER 0.63 $ 25,664
3402 60300 100 5810 GE-02
CONCESSION
WORKER 0.84 $ 27,389
3402 60300 100 5855 GE-02 PRO SHOP ATTENDANT 0.80 $ 27,352
Total 3.00 $ 113,641
Golf Operations-FT
3402 60100 100 1605 GE-13 HEAD GOLF PRO 1.00 $ 72,149
Total 1.00 $ 72,149
Golf Operations-PT
3402 60200 100 1605 GE-13 HEAD GOLF PRO —$ 1,655
Total —$ 1,655
Golf Maintenance-FT
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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3402 60100 100 1615 GE-12
GOLF COURSE
SUPERINTENDENT 1.00 $ 89,210
3402 60100 100 8070 GD-08
GOLF COURSE
TECHNICIAN 1.00 $ 64,485
Total 2.00 $ 153,695
Golf Maintenance-PT
3402 60200 100 8070 GD-08
GOLF COURSE
TECHNICIAN 0.72 $ 44,662
Total 0.72 $ 44,662
Golf Maintenance-Temporary
3402 60300 100 7956 GE-02
GROUNDSKEEPER
LABORER 1.16 $ 40,535
3402 60300 100 7961 GE-02
GROUNDSKEEPER
LABORER 1.04 $ 37,432
Total 2.20 $ 77,967
Swimming-Temporary
3403 60300 100 5935 GE-03 HEAD LIFE GUARD —$ —
3403 60300 100 5825 GE-03
CONCESSION
MANAGER 0.40 $ 16,091
3403 60300 100 5805 GE-02
CONCESSION
WORKER 1.04 $ 35,560
3403 60300 100 5935 GE-03
LIFEGUARD SWIM
INSTRUCTOR 9.07 $ 325,356
3403 60300 100 5835 GE-02 POOL CASHIER 1.01 $ 34,535
3403 60300 100 7961 GE-02
GROUNDSKEEPER
LABORER 0.48 $ 16,099
3403 60300 100 5995 GE-03 POOL MANAGER 1.35 $ 61,464
Total 13.35 $ 489,105
Adult Athletics-Temporary
3404 60300 100 5965 GE-03
RECREATION PROG
COORD 0.43 $ 15,607
3404 60300 100 7961 GE-02
GROUNDSKEEPER
LABORER 0.75 $ 21,798
3404 60300 100 5920 GE-02 RECREATION LEADER 0.35 $ 12,058
Total 1.53 $ 49,463
McAleece Concessions-Temporary
3405 60300 100 5825 GE-03
CONCESSION
MANAGER 0.20 $ 9,585
3405 60300 100 5805 GE-02
CONCESSION
WORKER 0.19 $ 6,497
Total 0.39 $ 16,082
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Youth Sports-Temporary
3406 60300 100 5920 GE-02 RECREATION LEADER —$ —
3406 60300 100 5960 GE-03
RECREATION PROG
COORD 0.30 $ 8,147
3406 60300 100 5960 GE-03
RECREATION PROG
COORD —$ —
3406 60300 100 5965 GE-03
RECREATION PROG
COORD 0.09 $ 3,145
3406 60300 100 5965 GE-03
RECREATION FIELD
SUPERVISOR 0.07 $ 2,709
3406 60300 100 5920 GE-02 RECREATION LEADER 6.36 $ 220,022
Total 6.82 $ 234,023
Therapeutic Activity-Temporary
3407 60300 100 5960 GE-03
RECREATION PROG
COORD 0.15 $ 5,805
3407 60300 100 5920 GE-02 RECREATION LEADER 0.91 $ 42,845
Total 1.06 $ 48,650
Recreation Classes-Temporary
3408 60300 100 5945 GE-03
PRE-SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR 0.12 $ 5,348
3408 60300 100 5965 GE-03
RECREATION FIELD
SUPERVISOR 0.24 $ 10,927
Total 0.36 $ 16,275
Port of Dubuque Marina Dock Maintenance-FT
3409 60100 100
FACILITIES
SUPERVISOR —$ —
Total —$ —
Port of Dubuque Marina Dock Maintenance- Temporary
3409 60300 100 5895 GE-03 MARINA MANAGER 0.18 $ 8,387
3409 60300 100 5890 GE-03
ASST MARINA
MANAGER 0.11 $ 4,257
3409 60300 100 5885 GE-02
MARINA DOCK
ATTENDANT 0.42 $ 14,361
Total 0.71 $ 27,005
Port of Dubuque Marina Convenience Store -FT
3409 60100 100
FACILITIES
SUPERVISOR —$ —
Total —$ —
Port of Dubuque Marina Convenience Store- Temporary
3409 60300 100 5895 GE-03 MARINA MANAGER 0.18 $ 8,387
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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3409 60300 100 5890 GE-03
ASST MARINA
MANAGER 0.11 $ 4,257
3409 60300 100 5885 GE-02
MARINA DOCK
ATTENDANT 0.42 $ 14,361
Total 0.71 $ 27,005
CD Target Area Programs-Temporary
3431 60300 180 5945 GE-03
PRE-SCHOOL
INSTRUCTOR 0.72 $ 37,431
3431 60300 180 5965 GE-03
RECREATION FIELD
SUPERVISOR 0.61 $ 20,876
Total 1.33 58,307.00
TOTAL RECREATION DIVISION 42.81 $ 2,079,457
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC
WP-
GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
RECREATION DIVISION
Project
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Department Fund Account
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
3444000010 Golf Tee Improvements Recreation 306 67990 20,000
3444000014 Bunker Tree Removal & Replacement Recreation 306 67990 10,000
3444000017 Bunker Hill #7 Fairway Fencing Recreation 306 67990 15,000
3444000018
POD Flood Wall Dubuque Welcome
Sign Recreation 305 65110 33,000
RECREATION DIVISION TOTAL 78,000
PROGRAM/
DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 TOTAL PAGE
RECREATION DIVISION
Culture and Recreation
Bunker Hill Golf Course
Construct Cart Paths $ — $ 30,000 $ — $ — $ — $ 30,000 23
Tee Improvements $ 20,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 20,000 24
Material Storage Renovation $ — $ — $ 15,000 $ — $ — $ 15,000 25
Bunker Hill #7 Fairway Fencing $ 15,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 15,000 26
Bunker Tree Removal &
Replacement $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ — $ — $ 30,000 27
Port of Dubuque Marina
Port of Dubuque Flood Wall
Dubuque Welcome Sign $ 33,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 33,000 28
TOTAL $ 78,000 $ 40,000 $ 25,000 $ — $ — $ 143,000
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FISCAL YEAR 2026
BUDGET PRESENTATION
RECREATION
DIVISION
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RECREATION DIVISION (42.79 Full-Time Equivalents)
Recreation
Supervisor
Brian Feldott
Golf Course
Supervisor
Andy Unrau
Recreation
Supervisor
Tony Elskamp
Recreation
Supervisor
Janna Beau
PGA
Professional
Nick Stroschein
Business Development
Manager
Haley Francke
Customer Service
Assistant
Lenisha West
Support
Staff
32.86 FTE
Golf Course
Technician
Steve Schilling
Lead Admin
Assistant
Angie Metcalf
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MISSION STATEMENT
Recreation Division
To provide the Dubuque community with
accessible, high-quality, and inclusive
opportunities that will create impactful
experiences.
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WHAT WE DO
Administer Programs
•Youth & Adult Athletics
•Neighborhood
•Playgrounds
•Aquatics
•Therapeutic Recreation
•Early Childhood
•Golf
•Rec & Roll / Mobile Rec
•Active Adult
Value Partnerships
•Food Distribution
•Support Services
•Planning
•Programming
•Facilities
•City Departments
•Community Engagement
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WHAT WE DO
Marketing
•Advertising Sales
•Social Media
•Mapping
•Market Analysis
Provide Services
•Customer Service
•Scholarships
•Rentals
Manage Facilities
•Flora & Sutton Pool
•Port of Dubuque Marina
•Bunker Hill Golf Course
•Allison Henderson
•Comiskey Park Building
•Miracle League Complex
•Slattery Center
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FRONTLINE HIGHLIGHTS
•Employee Retention
◦68% of 2024 staff currently
returning for 2025
•Employee Recruitment
◦13% Increase in total
applicants for temporary
positions thru March
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PLANNING & PARTNERSHIP
•New Scholarship Package including
Family Pass to Creative Adventure
Lab ($180 value)
•Miracle League of Dubuque (MLOD)
•Expanded Mobile Recreation
Curriculum
•Tracking # of new/current
Partnerships resulting in new
programs and/or increased access
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PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
•Over 1,000 registrants in winter
programs (1st time since
pandemic)
•89% of programs offered...ran
•New Winter MLOD program
serves over 40 participants per
session
•Increase in Adult Sports
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PRIOR YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
(Facilities)
•Golf Increased Participation
◦17% Increase in Youth
◦13% Increase in Women
◦25% Increase in Couples
•New Filters installed at both
Pools
•Trees Forever -Plan to replace
46 golf course trees removed
since 2022
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ADVANCING SERVICE ACCESS
•Using data to adjust programming
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ADVANCING SERVICE ACCESS
•Received $3,000 Community
Foundation Grant for mobile
book program
•Revised Food Delivery
Service for Playgrounds
program
•Scholarship Opportunities
◦Over $21,000 Redeemed in
2024
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ADVANCING ACCESS SERVICE
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PERFORMANCE MEASURE
•Slight increase in program offerings for 2024
•Participant totals do not include team sport rosters
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COMMUNITY INVESTMENT -WAGES
OUTPUT
•Over 25% of Division Operating
Budget is put back into the
community in the form of wages
and payouts.
◦Seasonal Wages = $1,164,649
◦Instructors = $78,910
◦Officials = $22,520
OUTCOMES
•Local Economic Impact
•Experience
•Community Engagement
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Recreation Division
FY2026 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$2,026,607 $31.72
Net Operating
Property Tax Support
Average homeowner’s*
property tax cost for the
Recreation Division
(*Avg. home value of $196,508)
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Safety in Opportunity
•We provide low cost and no cost
youth programs throughout both the
school year and summer
◦Safe environments for youth to
participate
◦Increased activity in public spaces
reduces risk for unlawful activity
◦Increased monitoring by staff &
public
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Flora & Sutton Pools
•30 years old
•Total operating property tax subsidy for Flora & Sutton
Pools: $460,803
•Property tax cost per average homeowner: $7.21
Port of Dubuque Marina
•Total operating property tax subsidy for marina: $63,101
•Property tax cost per average homeowner: $0.99
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT -FACILITIES
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FUTURE INITIATIVES
•Completion and Implementation of
Comprehensive Master Plan
•Department Marketing Plan
◦Branding
◦Information Format & Distribution
•Continued Ancillary Revenue
Generation
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FY2026
RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENT
REQUESTS
Golf Professional Position Correction
Increasing FTE from .94 to 1
Recurring | $4,278
Four Mounds Adventure Camp Support -Summer 2025
Non-Recurring | $40,745
Bunker Hill Golf Course Fee Increases
$1 Increase on Golf Daily Fees
Recurring Revenue | $48,000
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Project FY 26 Cost Total Project
Cost
Bunker Hill Golf Course -Tee Improvements $20,000 $20,000
Bunker Hill Golf Course -Fairway Fencing $15,000 $15,000
Bunker Hill Tree Removal & Replacement $10,000 $10,000
POD Flood Wall Dubuque Welcome Sign $33,000 $33,000
FY 26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
RECREATION DIVISION
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THANK YOU
www.cityofdubuque.org/recreation
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