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City Council Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation Copyrighted April 16, 2026 City of Dubuque BUDGET PRESENTATIONS # 2. City Council ITEM TITLE: City Council Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation SUMMARY: SUGGUESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 27 Policy Book Volume V - City Council Updated Page 1227 of 1309 City Council 21 Page 1228 of 1309 This page intentionally left blank. 22 Page 1229 of 1309 CITY COUNCIL % Change From FY FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 2026 Actual Budget Requested Budget Budget Highlights Employee Expense $ 90,417 $ 90,427 $ 96,052 6.2% Supplies and Services $ 67,479 $ 70,237 $ 74,480 6.0% Machinery and Equipment $ 2,124 $ 400 $ — 0.0% Total $ 160,020 $ 161,064 $ 170,532 5.9% Resources Reimbursements $ 1,207 $ — $ — 0.0% Total $ 1,207 $ — $ — 0.0% Property Tax Support $ 158,813 $ 161,064 $ 170,532 $ 9,468 Percent Increase (Decrease) 5.9% Personnel -Authorized FTE 3.50 3.50 3.50 Significant Line Items Employee Expense 1. After a review by the Mayor and City Council Compensation Task Force, the salaries for council members was increased from $11,100 to $11,799 and the salary for the mayor increased from $14,800 to $15,732 effective January 1, 2026. 2. The lowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44°/o is unchanged from FY 2026. The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2026. 3. The fiscal hours budgeted is unchanged from 2,088 hours in FY 2026 to 2,088 in FY 2027. If the number of hours budgeted in a fiscal year increases or decreases, the budget for employee expenses is impacted. Supplies & Services 4. Meetings & Conferences is unchanged from $35,729 in FY 2026 to $35,729 in FY 2027. This line item includes $1,000 per City Council member for city business meetings and approximately $4,104 per City Council member to attend 1 regional conference, the lowa League of Cities Summer Conference, and the National League of Cities Congressional Summit in Washington, DC. In addition to these funds, members of the City Council may participate in the Chamber of Commerce Annual Washington DC Fly-in. Funding for that trip is in the Economic Development budget. 23 Page 1230 of 1309 5. Association Dues increased from $22,216 in FY 2026 to $22,362 in FY 2027. This line item is based on the actual cost of the membership to lowa League of Cities ($16,392) and the US Conference of Mayors ($5,970). The cost of these memberships tends to increase each year as the organizations increase membership prices. 6. Technology Services is unchanged from $1,920 in FY 2026 to $1,920 in FY 2027. This line item represents data plans for tablets used by City Council members. The FY 2027 budget includes data plans for 6 tablets as one council member uses a laptop which does not require a data plan. 7. Equipment Maintenance/Repair increased from $430 in FY 2026 to $443 in FY 2027 based on FY 2025 actual + 2%. This line item represents annual emergency radio/battery maintenance for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. 8. Telecommunications increased from $1,596 in FY 2026 to $1,641 in FY 2027. This line item includes monthly emergency radio access fees ($771), council chambers landline ($246), and Mayor's smart phone fee ($624). The increase in this line is due to the emergency radio access fees increasing 3% effective July 1, 2026. 9. General Liability Insurance decreased from $2,786 in FY 2026 to $2,683 in FY 2027 based on information received from the lowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The FY 2025 actual was $2,464. 10. IT Recharges increased from $1,496 in FY 2026 to $5,638 in FY 2027. This line item includes recharges for maintenance agreement costs on City-wide software based on the number of users in the department. Revenue 11. Reimbursements Revenue is unchanged from $0 in FY 2026 to $0 in FY 2027. The FY 2025 actual was $1,207. This revenue is unpredictable and very rare. Future revenue is not planned on and therefore not budgeted. In past years, revenue received in this line item has been associated with reimbursements from outside agencies for Mayor speaking engagements and travel expenses. 24 Page 1231 of 1309 CITY COUNCIL Dubuque operates under the council-manager form of local government, which combines the political leadership of elected officials in the form of a city council, with the managerial experience of an appointed local government manager, the city manager. FY FY FY 2025 2026 2027 Full-Time Equivalent 3.50 3.50 3.50 Resources and Property Tax Support 200,000 100,000 0 Operating Revenue Property Tax Support � FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Budget FY 2027 Recomm'd The City Council is supported by 3.50 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for 56.32% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to increase by 5.88% in FY 2027 compared to FY 2026. Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year $90,417 Employee Expense $90,427 $96,052 $67,479 Supplies and Services $70,237 $74,480 $2,124 Machinery and Equipment $400 $— $0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 � FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Budget FY 2027 Recomm'd 25 Page 1232 of 1309 i � ""` 01 � ��.�*a ',:F �, �y, Ir �', ;� ^a° �A - � _ . � ,� v .:3aE� s �"" � Ft.z �,� s� +�� +-� .�.�c� � � �� _ � - �� .y� n' a r`-y�,�_: w. ... �� f�` � �� " _ �M'�- �; �' -' 9 w y w.-ri..'�3 � �� zr �` �� -.•--.:^�� "a" -�ry �`� '� �' � « aur'— ��4� �r-.�"2i �� ' �t��a' {,ti�' �a,, i �in.�- �� '� t I+ ,=. Y� r� r�1 � ".-. �.7v ��.��' � '�� J�. '��' "�' �9kby+�� m x�. �� Ri,Na�qi 1�,L� ' 1�/ ��._ -. � 1 ..1 a�y�,.r+vk � :-. �� k�::: `4, � � aG�,� �,� Y . ��s '�ss.:�� ", m `��",,,q '°a.. v :.� .� � .:�. � � > .� • _fe i`��_-'�.. ; ..�— .-��- y d��T..� �,:ce�_: • -. ` _��, : . --. . � _� _, 1 ��. M wa&� � �, a � - _,� �� E �- .s� � _ _ �'�' _ .� '��"�%�� o — , ��_ ��-:� �, � ��=� -=- �';� _ �� ' _ � `, � _�'-. • � � � • � _ �.;.. � — , .� The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions on Thursday,Sept.25, THEc�TvoF 2025. Over the course of three evening sessions,City Council members affirmed the 15-year DUB E vision statement and mission statement and identified seven five-year goals for the city.They also identified top and high priorities for a 2025-2026 policy agenda as well as in-progress Masterpiece on the Mississippi projects and capital projects for 2025-2026. POLICY AGENDA Policy agenda items are issues that need direction or a policy decision by the City Council, � � or need a major funding decision by the City Council,or issues that need City Council leadership in the community or with other governmental bodies.The policy agenda is divided into top priorities and high priorities. 2025-2027 Top Priorities(in alphabetical order) 2025-2027 High Priorities(in alphabetical order) ■ Commercial Air Service Future:Strategy and Action Plan ■ Continued Implementation of Central Avenue to Sustain and Expand Revitalization Plan ■ Comprehensive Fire Station Location and Facilities Study ■ Downtown Master Plan Update ■ Fire Department Staffing Increases ■ Dubuque Law Enforcement Center(DLEC)Short- ■ Police Department:Full Staffing and Hiring Term Facility Enhancements and Future Plan ■ Sanitary Sewer Investments and Implementation ■ East-West Corridor/Roundabouts Projects • Catfish Creek Sanitary Sewer Project ■ Next Phases of Chaplain Schmitt Island • Cedar Street Lift Station and Force Main Development • Chaplain Schmitt Island Sanitary Sewer ■ Parks and Recreation Master Plan Adoption and Implementation • Cooper Place/Maiden Lane Project ■ Wpter Resource and Recovery Center Facility and • Grove Terrace Project Process Improvements and Odor Reduction • Harvard Street Project • Hempstead Street Project • Sanitary Sewer Force Main Stabilization Project -� - • Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Compliance � • Terminal Street Lift Station and Force Main '�` Other projects �l � � � ' �; ' _ , � ._ ., ,,,: ■ Sports Complex Development i�:, ��; -�_ .� r� -. , � ��,�i �,, !�� f "F ■ Stormwater Management Investments and �} ' � � IJ - � Implementation: \ � • 17th and Elm Street Stormwater Project f�. \� �1 a,�.�: • 17th and Locust Street Stormwater Project f • Bee Branch Gate&Pump Station Project ' � _ • Detention Ponds Maintenance '� 1 ' � � • Individual Neighborhood Investments • • Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements � _ -� _.:..��- ■ Street Maintenance/Rehabilitation Program �� 1 =� _ ` 26 Page 1233 of 1309 VISION&MISSION � . � �, 91 „ 2040 Vision Statement ' ' - � � � �"�_�'� .. -- �� Dubuque 2040 is a sustainable and resilient city,an inclusive and !�=°y�_- _ _ Dia�c��''�- — \k 1TFR�Rh.suCitC[ .�.: e uitable communit where ALL are welcome.Dubu ue 2040 has xrco�'�;g�' q Y q �. - ce��n�i< preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi,has a strong,diverse r s economy and expanding connectivity.Our residents experience - 1 ^ � healthy living and active lifestyles;have choices of quality,affordable, -"`� ��' �' livable neighborhoods;have an abundance of diverse,fun things to do; ,q- '�� ,,,r x� �a w' „.3 "w�,- r,v��'.F ��";., and are successfully and actively engaged in the community. � Mission Statement Dubu ue cit overnment is ro ressive and financiall sound with �....� q Y 9 P 9 Y � s � �� residents receivin value for their tax dollars and achievin oals throu h 5 i I I[ 9 9 9 9 �j�,, ' ��s.=�. �._ Aa....,..... i��. Y d �_ partnerships.Dubuque city governmenYs mission is to deliver excellent i„�;,::a �'.y._ � -_ municipal services that support urban living;contribute to an equitable, unUp� _ _ �� sustainable city;plan for the community's future;and facilitate access to ��01 �s�r-� �.,- • � �� critical human services. ':•%� � J. . x- 1 II 1 . il _ ` . - ,-i'`. t FIVE-YEAR GOALS - �- i �-= , . �;�' � �> � ■ Healthy and Safe Community �` � � ■ Financially Responsible,High-Performance City Organization: '�p Sustainable,Equitable,and Effective Service Delivery �' . �� : ■ Robust Local Economy: r Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity �\p � � +�� ■ Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: � ' j L � � Great Place to Live � �� -- _ ,� .. ■ Sustainable Environment: �� Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources ■ Connected Community: �* Equitable Transportation,Technology Infrastructure,and Mobility '`� �� ■ Diverse Arts,Culture,Parks,and Recreation Experiences and ._ � Activities �� , �� 4� � j�.,; � r �� J�� . . f aC''v:"`?P... 9 I�� c. �3Iry .o.o e o e o.o.e. • . , ' _,�- II" � o 0 0 0 o e . � li � 0 0 0 0 0 0 o n �� I� � o 0 0 0 0 0 o www.cityofdubuque.org/citycouncil - �- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 � _ > o 0 0 0 0 0 o s � -----.._..___...: _ _ __ ._v �°000000°o` .. _ _ �,.,._ . 27 Page 1234 of 1309 �� MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS&MAJOR PROJECTS �,� �.�--� �6 � . ��_- �� Under each City Council goal are items listed as Management in Progress ,- � and Major Projects.These are items and projects that are underway and ' _ budgeted.Staff is implementing and providing updates to City Council. � �` -�-.. � � Healthy and Safe Community ,r�---+�� s� Management in Progress : ,=�.'"� • Access,Belonging and Community Action Plans t- • Community Risk Reduction Program Implementation - • Fire Explorer Program Development �s� • License Plate Reader Camera Deployments wt , • New Emergency Responder Computer-Aided Dispatch(CAD) ' �� ' .'' System Implementation �� '� • Police Radios Upgrade Implementation , �' I� i 1, _ • Public Health Preparedness Emergency Response Plan Update s, J � � ` • Traffic and Security Camera Deployments and Upgrades d . �� 1,�� Major Projects � • Fire Stations Improvement Projects �,� • Crescent Community Health Center Facilities and Services +� Expansion ��- �� _ J , � , ' _„ Financially Responsible,High-Performance � ' a` City Organization �� ;�� -'.�r _ Management in Progress • Adopt-A-Spot/volunteer Management Hub Site GIS Application � • City Bond Rating:Updated Credit Rating and Bond Sale �.. • City Departments Safety Program:Funding for OSHA Compliance �a�,�� • City Facilities Integrated Access Control Project �" -�' � '.� �� • City Hall and City Hall Annex Renovations �..b- �r.. �' � • City Website ADA Compliance �' ��t' • Enterprise Asset Management System and work Order System �,� '�*�„ y� �� Funding and Implementation Plan µ �`� ��-,�,, ��` �� • Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP)Software Implementation . � . �� ` -'-� >>:-� � • Federal Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan � F ��?�� i �� : Historic Federal Building Upgrades � � Human Resources Information System(HRIS�Implementation I��` � �'� • Multicultural Family Center Management and Staffing Review ° n! ��, • Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement:Exit Interviews � i ...,�;• • State Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan 2026 - �"' /"j"'� � • Succession Plan for Intergovernmental Relations Position � P Major Projects *�� °;= Y '��h�°, -,�,�A, ,.� � • Multicultural Family Center Elevator ��^�" �� • City Data Center Phase 2 � � �, , .��> _ ,� �` Robust Local Economy ,� f^ o _ �, �' � ;j� .,g1 ;:�� ,�I Management in Progress �N I)�in�i i '� 4� !�� - � -, � • Business Incentives Policies and Processes Review �� -:- ' • Chaplain Schmitt Island Development:Hotel Project ,j„4 � - • Comprehensive Hotel Attraction/Incentive Policy � _ __ (Continued on page 4.) 28 Page 1235 of 1309 • Electronic Bidding Software Implementation Connected Community • Field of Dreams:Next Steps for City Support Management in Progress • Minorit and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise . �ule Federal Transportation Administration Areas of (MWBE�Procurement Policy Persistent Poverty Planning Grant • Port of Dubuque New Hotel Development:City Actions , parking System and Technology Upgrade and Installation • Poverty Prevention and Reduction Plan Update . Smart Parking and Mobility Study Implementation • River Cruise Ship Docking Project • STREETS(Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic System)Program Funding and Implementation — Livable Neighborhoods and Housing Management in Progress Major Projects • Unified Development Code Update and Adoption • 14th St.Railroad Overpass and 16th St.Corridor Complete • Historic Millwork District Development Update Streets Improvements • Neighborhood Associations Development:Activation/ • Airport General Aviation Apron Reconstruction Expansion • Airport Taxiway Alpha Construction • Terminus Software Implementation for City Permits • Chaplain Schmitt Island Trail Project(Federal Community • Permitting and Inspection Software Implementation Project Grant� • New Housing Development Status Updates • Fiber Optic Connections to Data Center • Relocation of Fiber Optics on Julien Dubuque Bridge — Sustainable Environment • Southwest Arterial Intelligent Transportation System(iTs) Project Management in Progress • US 20/Northwest Arterial Intersection lowa DOT Project • Electric Bus Acquisition and Charging Station . Wildwood Dr.Bridge Replacement • Emerald Ash Borer Recovery:Funding for Stump Removal,Planting,and Related Sidewalk Replacement Diverse Arts,Culture,Parks,&Recreation • Green Alley Maintenance and Performance Experiences&Activities Evaluation Management in Progress • Sewer System Infrastructure Asset Master Plan • Comiskey Park Phase 2 Upgrades:Parking and Amenities Development and Adoption • Community Cultural Experiences and Programming • Branching out Dubuque Tree Planting Program • Water Department 2025 Consumer Confidence ' Historic Millwork District Green Space Plan Report • Eagle Point Park Historic Structures Assessment and Report • Water and Resource Recovery Center(WRRC)2025 Explosion Recovery Completion • Friends of Eagle Point Park Organization Development • WRRC Fats,Oils,and Greases(FOG)Program Review ' Eagle Point Park Fall 2025 Clean-Up • WRRC High-Strength Waste Receiving and Storage Project Major Projects • WRRC HVAC Mini-Split System Installation • Jackson Park Restrooms • WRRC State-Certified Lab Expansion • ImOn Ice Arena Dehumidification System • Rustic Point Park Completion Major Projects • South Pointe Park Completion • Auburn St.and Custer St.Water Main,Sanitary Sewer, • Eagle Point Park Water Tower Destruction and Street Reconstruction • Chaplain Schmitt Island Amphitheater • City-Wide Fiber Project:Water Department Pump, Stations,Tanks,and Towers • Green Alley Project:15th St.to 17th St.between lowa St.and Central Ave. • Lead Water Service Lines Replacement Phase 1 ;.� • N.Cascade Rd./Southwest Arterial Water and Sewer �>� .- Main Extensions from Edval Ln.to N.English Mill Rd. � +R,��' � �, �: • Rockdale Rd.Stormwater Project �� ,r � � � , '� .�,, '" • Water Department Deep Well No.7 Rehabilitation ��''�'a�'` � � �;�, . -��°" • Water Department New Deep Well No.11(part of PFAS � `� `�� n ;:;� l � ` � �`� Remediation Plan� '�"�, F �- ,� �+P� • Water Department SCADA(Supervisory Control and �� " � Data Acquisition)Overhaul "'� � ""� ,�;� ,� �°"'� � ,rr- • Water Main Creek Crossing Restoration Project � � `� 5Q,� �' ; y� ,� ;�� COUN008-102125 29 Page 1236 of 1309 Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total 70 - CITY COUNCIL FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 100 - General 4A - Charges for Services 47100 - Reimbursements (1,340) (1,207) — — 4A - Charges for Services Total (1,340) (1,207) — — CITY COUNCIL -TOTAL (1,340) (1,207) — — 30 Page 1237 of 1309 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 70 - CITY COUNCIL FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 6A - Salaries &Wages 100 - General 60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 81,400 81,713 81,400 86,526 6A - Salaries &Wages Total 81,400 81,713 81,400 86,526 6B - Employee Benefits 100 - General 61100 - FICA- City Contribution 1,868 1,876 1,181 1,255 61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 6,636 6,662 7,685 8,168 61600 - Workers' Compensation 159 166 161 103 6B - Employee Benefits Total 8,663 8,703 9,027 9,526 6C - Staff Development 100 - General 62100 -Association Dues 21,780 22,362 22,216 22,362 62325 - Mileage - - 79 79 62400 - Meetings & Conferences 24,254 36,579 35,729 35,729 62500 - Education Reimbursement 295 690 3,500 3,500 6C - Staff Development Total 46,329 59,631 61,524 61,670 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 100 - General 63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 420 434 430 443 63730 -Telecommunications 1,385 1,303 1,596 1,641 6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 1,805 1,737 2,026 2,084 6E - Contractual Svcs 100 - General 64081 - Insurance - Liability 2,343 2,464 2,786 2,683 64140 - Printing - 37 285 285 64190 -Technology Services 1,657 2,085 1,920 1,920 64191 - IT Recharges 1,615 1,515 1,496 5,638 6E - Contractual Svcs Total 5,615 6,101 6,487 10,526 6F - Commodities 100 - General 65045 -Technology Equipment 2,102 2,124 400 - 65060 - Office Supplies - 10 200 200 6F - Commodities Total 2,102 2,134 600 200 CITY COUNCIL -TOTAL 145,915 160,020 161,064 170,532 31 Page 1238 of 1309 Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source 70 - CITY COUNCIL FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Activity Actual Budget Recomm'd 7001 -Administration 100 - General 6A- Salaries &Wages 81,713 81,400 86,526 6B - Employee Benefits 8,703 9,027 9,526 6C - Staff Development 59,631 61,524 61,670 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 1,737 2,026 2,084 6E - Contractual Svcs 6,101 6,487 10,526 6F - Commodities 2,134 600 200 7001 -Administration Total 160,020 161,064 170,532 CITY COUNCIL -TOTAL 160,020 161,064 170,532 32 Page 1239 of 1309 CITYOFDUBUQUE , IOWA DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT 70 CITY COUNCIL FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET 60200 Part Time Employee Expense 100 2505 CONT COUNCIL MEMBER 3.00 $ 66,600 3.00 $ 66,600 3.00 $ 70,794 100 2515 CONT MAYOR 0.50 $ 14,800 0.50 $ 14,800 0.50 $ 15,732 TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 86,526 TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 86,526 33 Page 1240 of 1309 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET City Council-PT 7001 60200 100 2505 CONT COUNCIL MEMBER 3.00 $ 66,600 3.00 $ 66,600 3.00 $ 70,794 7001 60200 100 2515 CONT MAYOR 0.50 $ 14,800 0.50 $ 14,800 0.50 $ 15,732 Total 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 86,526 TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 81,400 3.50 $ 86,526 34 Page 1241 of 1309 35 Page 1242 of 1309