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City Attorney's Office Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation Copyrighted April 16, 2026 City of Dubuque BUDGET PRESENTATIONS # 4. City Council ITEM TITLE: City Attorney's Office Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation SUMMARY: SUGGUESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 27 Policy Book Volume V - City Attorney's Office Updated 2. City Attorney's Office FY27 Budget Presentation_4-16-26 Page 1275 of 1309 C i ty Atto rn ey's Off i ce 51 Page 1276 of 1309 This page intentionally left blank. 52 Page 1277 of 1309 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE % Change From FY FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 2026 Budget Highlights Actual Budget Requested Budget Expenses Employee Expense $ 886,399 $ 907,284 $ 931,119 2.6 % Supplies and Services $ 230,020 $ 271,677 $ 252,522 (7.1)% Machinery and Equipment $ 5,286 $ 2,500 $ 1,600 (36.0)% Total $1,121,705 $1,181,461 $1,185,241 0.3 % Resources Administrative Overhead Recharges $ 849,376 $ 896,712 $ 924,457 3.1 % County Revenue $ 2,619 $ 5,560 $ 2,619 (52.9)% Total $ 851,995 $ 902,272 $ 927,076 2.7 % Property Tax Support $ 269,710 $ 279,189 $ 258,165 $ (21,024) Percent Increase (Decrease) (7.5)% Personnel -Authorized FTE 5.62 5.62 5.62 Improvement Package SummarX 1 of 1 This improvement package request is for funding to purchase an annual and recurring license that would give the City Attorney's Office direct access to Police Department records. The City Attorney's Office routinely needs records for traffic court, simple misdemeanors, and municipal infractions. Currently, the City Attorney's Office must reach out to the Police Department Records Division to request an accident report, officer's narrative, or anything other than the citation itself. If the City Attorney's Office does not have the reports to accompany the citations from Records in time for court, the citation is often dismissed at the City's cost ($55.00-$95.00 per case), as there is no supporting documentation for the citation. By providing direct access to the Police Department records the City Attorney's Office can reduce work of the Records Division and efficiently prepare for each court case. This ensures improved operations and fiscal responsibility. This package helps to achieve the City Council Goal of Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable and Effective Service Delivery Related Cost: $ 600 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend -Yes Related Revenue: $ 469 Administrative Overhead Recurring Net Property Tax Cost: $ 130 Property Tax Impact: $ — —°/o Activity:Administrative 53 Page 1278 of 1309 Significant Line Items Employee Expense 1. FY 2027 employee expense reflects a 3% wage package increase for non-bargaining employees. 2. The lowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged from the FY 2026 City contribution of 9.44%. The employee contribution of 6.29% is unchanged from FY 2026. 3. The City portion of health insurance expense is increased from $1,119 in FY 2026 to $1,175 in FY 2027 per month, per contract, which results in annual cost increased by $3,355 or 5%. The increase is due to the city contribution increasing 5.00°/o because of increasing health costs. 4. Overtime expense is unchanged from $1,000 in FY 2026 to $1,000 in FY 2027. FY 2025 actual was $453. 5. Five-Year Retiree Sick Leave Payout decreased from $4,420 in FY 2026 to $0 in FY 2027. 6. During FY 2026, several positions were reclassified in the City Attorney's Office. This change was due to lowa House File 856 and to meet the needs of the department. These changes result in cost savings for the department and total FTEs remains the same. i. Civil Rights Specialist position (1.0 FTE) was eliminated and a Assistant City Attorney I position (1.0 FTE) was created. Civil Rights Specialist was NB11 ($65,187.20-$85,217.60) on the compensation plan and the Assistant City Attorney I is NB15 ($86,320.00-$112,819.20). ii. Paralegal position (1.0 FTE) was reclassified to Administrative Support Professional (1.0 FTE). The Paralegal position was NB11 ($65,187.20-$85,217.60) on the compensation plan and the Administrative Support Professional is NB07 ($50,024.00-$65,395.20). iii. The existing Legal Administrative Assistant position (1.0 FTE) was reclassified to a Lead Administrative Support Professional. The Legal Administrative Assistant position was NB08 ($54,121.60-$70,761.60) on the compensation plan and the Lead Administrative Support Professional is NB09 ($58,448.00-$76,440.00). Supplies & Services 7. Subscriptions decreased from $15,000 in FY 2026 to $13,100 in FY 2027. FY 2025 actual was $14,871. This decrease is due to switching legal research software providers for subscription cost savings. 8. Damage Claims decreased from $137,044 in FY 2026 to $127,638 in FY 2027 based on a three- year average of actual claims paid (FY 25 $113,176, FY 24 $163,082, FY 23 $106,656). The City reimburses lowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) up to $20,000 per claim. 9. Meetings & Conferences decreased from $30,000 in FY 2026 to $24,130 in FY 2027. Conferences budgeted include: International Municipal Lawyers Association Conference; International Municipal Lawyers Association Mid-Year Seminar; lowa Public Information Board Meeting (Des Moines, IA); Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute; International Municipal Attorneys Association. 54 Page 1279 of 1309 10. Administrative Judge is unchanged from $14,724 in FY 2026 to $14,724 in FY 2027. This line item represents the cost for human rights complaint investigations including the public hearing expense for an administrative law judge. 11. Rental of Space increased from $30,134 in FY 2026 to $30,362 in FY 2027. This line item includes parking for the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorneys, Senior Counsel, and Administrative Support Professionals ($2,328) and office rent ($28,034). Machinery & Equipment 12. Equipment replacement includes ($1,600): City Attorney Machinery and Equipment Administration Smartphones (4) $ 1,600 Total Equipment $ 1,600 Revenue 13. Revenue received from Enterprise Funds for administrative overhead charges increased from $896,712 in FY 2026 to $924,457 in FY 2027. 55 Page 1280 of 1309 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE The City Attorney's Office is here to provide reliable legal guidance to the City Council, City Manager, and all City departments. By helping City leaders make informed and lawful decisions, we support high- quality services, smart planning for the future, and fair access to the resources our community needs. Our work helps ensure that your tax dollars are used wisely and that the City remains a strong, sustainable place to live, work, and thrive. Mayor and City Council City City City Clerk Attorney Manager SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS, AND PEOPLE LEADING TO OUTCOMES PEOPLE The Ciry Attomey's Office staff delivers qualiry intemal and extemal customer service. This includes delivering services that exceed expectations. Investment in staff training (both receiving and providing)creates a high- qualiry, knowledgeable, and informed workforce. PARTNERSHIPS PLANNING The City Attorney's Office wo�lcs with The City Attomey's Office provides legal local, state, and federal partners to guidance and support to City facilitate and implement the City departments,Boards and Commissions, Council's mission, vision, and goals. and staff helping them carry out their The Ciry Attomey's Office staff also responsibilities effectively and lawfulty. assists in the development and The woric supports the City's efforts to implementation of processes to improve promote economic prospenty, protect efficiency and provide solutions for staff environmental and ecological and within the community. resources, and foster a vibrant and welcoming community. 56 Page 1281 of 1309 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Full-Time Equivalent 5.62 5.62 5.62 Resources and Property Tax Support $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 $0 Admin Overhead Property Tax County Revenue from Enterprise Support Funds � FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Budget FY 2027 Recomm'd The City Attorney's Office is supported by 5.62 full-time equivalent employees. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to increase by 0.3% in FY 2027 compared to FY 2026. Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year $886,399 Employee Expense $907,284 $931,119 $230,020 Supplies and Services $271,677 $252,522 $5,286 Machinery and Equipment $2,500 $1,600 $0 $175,000 $350,000 $525,000 $700,000 $875,000 � FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Budget FY 2027 Recomm'd 57 Page 1282 of 1309 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SERVICES: • Represents the City in all cases and processes all claims and suits, and • Provides written opinions to the City Council, boards and commissions, the City Manager, and City departments, and • Assists in the preparation and review of legal documents, legislation, and other matters in which there is a City interest, and • Provides legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, and all officials and departments of the City in matters relating to their official duties, and • Prosecutes ordinance and traffic violations, and • Represents City boards and commissions, and • Provides advice and legal opinions to officials, department managers, and City employees, and • Drafts legal documents, memoranda, and opinions. Position Summary FY 2027 Cit Attorne 1.00 Assistant Cit Attorne II 1.00 Assistant Cit Attorne I 1.00 Lead Administrative Assistant 1.00 Senior Counsel 0.62 Admin. Su ort Professional 1.00 Total FT E uivalent Em lo ees 5.62 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: City Council Goal: Financially Responsible, High Performance City Organization: Sustainable and Effective Service Delive Dept. Objective: Provide timely, cost-efficient, quality services to residents and assist 1 businesses and organizations with promoting civil rights compliance. Performance Measure (KPI) Target CY 2024 CY25 CY26 Performance Actual Actual Estimated Indicator Human Rights Cases - % g0% 55% 33% 75% Goal In Progress within case standards Dept. Objective: Provide timely, cost-efficient, and quality counsel, legal assistance and 2 representation, and protection of human rights within City departments and divisions. Continuing Legal Education - # 100 139 51 100 Goal Met annual hours attended Petition Properties - within the N/A 3 8 5 N/A year Petition Properties - since N/A 55 63 68 N/A 2014* Development Agreements** 7 11 20 12 Goal Met Tax Appeals - % resolved N�A 21 Cases 0 50% N/A through settlement Pending 58 Page 1283 of 1309 *Petition Properties - City started using process as a mechanism in 2014. **Development Agreements - CY25: 1243 Locust a/k/a Wilson House ($1,500,000.00 Capital Investment) 1400 Central ($100,000.00 Capital Investment) Emri a/k/a Dubuque Housing ($10,500,000.00 Capital Investment) FEH ($2,800,000.00 Capital Investment) Habitat for Humanity, Theisen's Warehouse LLC (no requirement improvements; land sale only) Union at the Marina ($45,700,000.00 Capital Investment) Universal Tank & SJR Properties ($7,250,000.00 Capital Investment) Vanguard ($1,500,000.00 Capital Investment) Limestone Legacy— 1602 Central ($2,000,000.00 Capital Investment) CY26 Pending: 5t" Main — Gronen $26,000,000.00 Capital Investment) 799 Main, LLC ($12,000,000.00 Capital Investment) 1065 Jackson — Millwork Flats ($17,500,000.00 Capital Investment) 1301 Central ($8,000,000.00 Capital Investment) 1706 CarRich ($325,000.00 Capital Investment) Callahan — CC15, LLC ($23,400,000.00 Capital Investment) Great Dubuque Impact Investment Fund — Blum Site 455 E 15 ($5,000,000.00 Capital Investment) 1550 Elm (TBD Capital Investment) Kinseth ($21,000,000.00 Capital Investment) Miller Companies ($350,000.00 Capital Investment) Plastic Center ($3,200,000.00 Capital Investment) Franklin at Bluff ($5,800,000.00 Capital Investment) ASJS Properties — 1916 Jackson ($100,000.00 Capital Investment) Hodge ($16,000,000 Capital Investment). Adam Vogel — 1701 Central ($1,000,000.00 Capital Investment) Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC ($1,500,000.00 Capital Investment) Novelty ($6,000,000.00 Capital Investment) 59 Page 1284 of 1309 Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total 76 - CITY ATTORNEY FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 100 - General 4B - Grants/Contribs 44650 - County Contributions (5,560) (2,619) (5,560) (2,619) 4B - Grants/Contribs Total (5,560) (2,619) (5,560) (2,619) 4N -Transfers 49600 -Transfer in Water Op (119,394) (179,015) (188,993) (196,973) 49610 -Transfer In Sanitary Op (177,739) (183,697) (193,937) (196,973) 49620 -Transfer in Storm Op (100,746) (176,684) (186,532) (196,973) 49650 -Transfer in Parking Op (25,639) (35,518) (37,490) (38,077) 49670 -Transfer in Refuse Op (177,739) (182,613) (192,792) (196,973) 49950 -Transfer in DMASWA Gen (88,869) (91,849) (96,968) (98,488) 4N -Transfers Total (690,126) (849,376) (896,712) (924,457) CITY ATTORNEY -TOTAL (695,686) (851,995) (902,272) (927,076) 60 Page 1285 of 1309 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 76 - CITY ATTORNEY FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 6A - Salaries &Wages 100 - General 60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 565,441 557,655 574,914 591,786 60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 94,120 132,098 133,865 136,285 60300 - Hourly Wages -Temp/ Seasonal 3,784 5,811 - - 60400 - Overtime 89 453 1,000 1,000 60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 5,603 5,518 4,420 - 60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50% 2,489 1,704 2,564 1,756 60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 12,398 - - - 6A - Salaries &Wages Total 683,925 703,239 716,763 730,827 6B - Employee Benefits 100 - General 61100 - FICA- City Contribution 49,545 49,489 54,832 52,361 61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 62,380 64,217 67,003 68,887 61510 - Health Insurance 61,833 60,690 67,115 70,470 61540 - Life Insurance 240 222 230 230 61600 - Workers' Compensation 1,196 1,287 1,341 900 61820 - Vehicle Allowance 6,890 7,255 - 7,444 6B - Employee Benefits Total 182,085 183,160 190,521 200,292 6C - Staff Development 100 - General 62100 -Association Dues 1,995 2,185 4,600 4,000 62200 - Subscriptions 16,303 14,871 15,000 13,100 62325 - Mileage 423 185 283 283 62400 - Meetings & Conferences 17,171 14,464 30,000 24,130 62500 - Education Reimbursement 70,611 1,715 - - 6C - Staff Development Total 106,503 33,420 49,883 41,513 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 100 - General 63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 210 217 214 221 63710 - Electricity 2,069 2,481 2,483 2,481 63711 - Natural Gas 541 752 605 752 63730 -Telecommunications 5,024 4,526 5,024 4,526 61 Page 1286 of 1309 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 76 - CITY ATTORNEY FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 7,844 7,976 8,326 7,980 6E - Contractual Svcs 100 - General 64050 - Recording Fees 542 207 542 207 64060 - Damage Claims 163,082 113,176 137,044 127,638 64080 - Insurance - Property - - 1,288 - 64081 - Insurance - Liability 3,762 3,958 4,476 4,310 64110 - Legal 45,159 2,170 - - 64140 - Printing 37 210 38 123 64145 - Copying 2,369 1,911 2,369 1,911 64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 30,616 29,429 30,134 30,362 64182 - Property Tax 7,845 9,041 7,753 9,312 64190 -Technology Services 1,618 935 1,040 1,040 64191 - IT Recharges 6,063 5,861 6,037 4,027 64880 - Custodial Services 4,927 5,221 5,124 5,487 64945 -Administrative Judge 748 10,641 14,724 14,724 6E - Contractual Svcs Total 266,769 182,760 210,569 199,141 6F - Commodities 100 - General 65045 -Technology Equipment 31 3,753 1,600 1,600 65060 - Office Supplies 1,228 4,026 1,228 2,000 65070 - Operating Supplies 901 826 901 826 65080 - Postage/Shipping 734 1,012 770 1,062 6F - Commodities Total 2,893 9,616 4,499 5,488 6G - Capital Outlay 100 - General 67210 - Furniture/Fixtures - 1,533 900 - 6G - Capital Outlay Total - 1,533 900 - CITY ATTORNEY -TOTAL 1,250,019 1,121,704 1,181,461 1,185,241 62 Page 1287 of 1309 Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source 76 - CITY ATTORNEY FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Activity Actual Budget Recomm'd 7601 - Administration 100 - General 6A- Salaries & Wages 703,239 716,763 730,827 6B - Employee Benefits 183,160 190,521 200,292 6C - Staff Development 33,420 49,883 41,513 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 7,976 8,326 7,980 6E - Contractual Svcs 182,760 210,569 199,141 6F - Commodities 9,616 4,499 5,488 6G - Capital Outlay 1,533 900 — 7601 - Administration Total 1,121,704 1,181,461 1,185,241 CITY ATTORNEY -TOTAL 1,121,704 1,181,461 1,185,241 63 Page 1288 of 1309 CITYOFDUBUQUE , IOWA DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT 76 CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET 60100 Full Time Employee Expense ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 100 8505 NB-07 PROFESSIONAL 1.00 $ 59,763 1.00 $ 62,772 1.00 $ 49,897 100 4050 NB-15 ASSISTANT CITYATTORNEY I — — — — 1.00 89,245 100 4025 NB-17 ASSISTANTCITYATTORNEYII 1.00 127,789 1.00 136,921 1.00 148,658 100 1065 CONT CITYATTORNEY 1.00 199,299 1.00 226,841 1.00 242,524 100 8520 NB-11 CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST 1.00 82,390 1.00 85,243 — — LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE 100 5255 NB-09 SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL — — — — 1.00 68,906 100 8515 NB-11 PARALEGAL 1.00 84,038 1.00 63,137 TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 5.00 553,279 5.00 574,914 5.00 599,230 60200 Part Time Employee Expense 100 4005 NB-20 SENIOR COUNSEL 0.62 122,472 0.62 133,865 0.62 136,285 TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 0.62 122,472 0.62 133,865 0.62 136,285 TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT 5.62 $675,751 5.62 $708,779 5.62 $735,515 64 Page 1289 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 Attorney-FT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 7601 60100 100 8505 NB-07 PROFESSIONAL 1.00 $ 59,763 1.00 $ 62,772 1.00 $ 49,897 7601 60100 100 4050 NB-15 ASSISTANT CITYATTORNEY I — $ — — $ — 1.00 $ 89,245 7601 60100 100 4025 NB-17 ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II 1.00 $127,789 1.00 $136,921 1.00 $ 148,658 7601 60100 100 1065 CONT CITY ATTORNEY 1.00 $199,299 1.00 $226,841 1.00 $ 242,524 7601 60100 100 8520 NB-11 CIVIL RIGHTS SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 82,390 1.00 $ 85,243 — $ — LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE 7601 60100 100 5255 NB-09 SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL — $ — — $ — 1.00 $ 68,906 7601 60100 100 8515 NB-11 PARALEGAL 1.00 $ 84,038 1.00 $ 63,137 — $ — Total 5.00 $553,279 5.00 $574,914 5.00 $ 599,230 City Attorney-PT 7601 60200 100 4005 NB-20 SENIOR COUNSEL 0.62 $122,472 0.62 $133,865 0.62 $ 136,285 Total 0.62 $122,472 0.62 $133,865 0.62 $ 136,285 TOTAL CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT $675,751 5.62 $708,779 5.62 $ 735,515 65 Page 1290 of 1309 This page intentionally left blank. 66 Page 1291 of 1309 r�, � � � 1 o �� o- - 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Page 1293 of 1309 City Attorney's Office (5.62 Full -Time Equivalents) Crenna Brumwell City Attorney Jason Lehman Barry Lindahl Assistant City Attorney I I Senior Counsel Anna Wolle Joni Medinger Assistant City Attorney I Lead Administrative Support Professional TBD Administrative Support Professional Page 1294 of 1309 . � . � � - � � ■» -1.i � � -� r-� r.�-�-� � i � �.� -� 258 165 4 . 04 � Net Operating Average homeowner's* Property Tax property tax cost for the Support Request City Attorney's Office (*Avg. home value of $213,211) Page 1295 of 1309 Our connection to public safety : The City Attorney's Office facilitates the activities of other departments as we � � are an internally serving department. Examples related to public safety include: • Code Enforcement (building standards, nuisances, animal control, zoning, traffic violations, & simple misdemeanor codes) • Administrative Search Warrants • Petition for Title to Abandoned Properties • Blight on neighborhoods due to property conditions • Some illegal activity • Returned to productive use • Review of contracts, specifications, & insurance which result in public improvements impacting public safety • Review of contracts, specifications, & insurance for the Police Department, Fire Department, & related to 911 Services • Training • Consultation • Claims Against the City / Post Claim Evaluations on Safety Page 1296 of 1309 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING � PROJ ECTS AN D FUTU RE I N ITIATIVES � ■ ■ • Property Acquisitions • Property Tax Appeals • Water and Other Utility Extensions • Boards and Commissions Support • Litigation / Claims • Open Records Requests • Collective Bargaining Agreements - Updates • Civil Service Appeals • Grievance Arbitrations • Cell Tower Leases • Shoreline Protection • ITC New Transmission Line • Dubuque Marina Lease • Training (Landlords, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights, Municipal Infractions, Records Retention, Open Meetings, Open Records, TIF, Witness Preparation) Page 1297 of 1309 MAJOR PROJECTS • Tyler Contract Module Implementation — Required Contracts — 111 Requests for Review since January 1 , 2026 in City Attorney's Office Laserfiche Workflow • Tyler Contract Module — Master Services Agreement — Ongoing Work • Safety Manual — Policy Review • Merge — Termination Agreement • Collective Bargaining Agreements • WRRC Explosion Recovery Work (Amendments, Grievances, Arbitrations) • Linwood Cemetery Agreement • Environmental Covenant — Ice Harbor • DNR Consent Decree • Legislative Impact Review • OVG Five Flags Agreement • Bright Minds Lease Amendment • 2325 Garfield Ave - Condemnation • Airport Farm Leases • PFAS • Old Mill Lift Station Project • Internal Investigations • Code / Contract enforcement Assistance • Ordinances (Housing & Planning) • Resolutions Page 1298 of 1309 PRIOR YEAR ACCOM PLISH M ENTS � � . . . . . , . . . _ . _ - - , . . . . . , . . . _ . _ • Miller Companies - 744 Main Street • Emri • Kinseth Hospitality Company, Inc. • Dubuque & Jackson County Habitat for • Dubuque Initiatives 1700, LLC Humanity • Novelty Condos • Key Hotel . . : Outfly th • Miller Companies - 799 Main Street 455 E. 15 Street • Callahan (Cedar Cross) • Corridor DBQ • Plastic Center (5t"/Bluff) • Iron Creek • 1301 Central • River City Property Management, LLC • 1916 Jackson / ASJS • Thunder Valley • 1550 Elm / Blum • Miller Companies • CarRich • Millwork Flats • Adam Vogel • Gronen Development, Inc. — 5t" & Main • Hitzler • Fitzgerald • 1248 lowa Street • Oberbroeckling • 2045 lowa Street • FEH Realty / FEH Associates Page 1299 of 1309 TAX AP P EALS - . . � . : • . . . � • . 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(Locust) 2025 Settled March 2026 Hy-Vee (Northwest Arterial) 2025 Settled March 2026 Kohl's Department Store 2025 Pending Alpine Park MHC, LLC 2025 Settled March 2026 Conlon Enterprises LLC 2025 Pending Walmart / Sam's Club 2025 Pending STP Holdings LLC 2025 Pending (Theisens) Theisens Warehouse LLC 2025 Pending Kwik Trip Inc. 2025 Pending MidwestOne Bank 2025 Pending Palle Corporation (Home 2025 Pending & Floor Show Robert Hartig (SFH) Annually PAAB and District Court Page 1300 of 1309 1 � 1 • Outside investigations City is not a named party, but neutral investigative body November 2025 — Hired Assistant City Attorney Anna Wolle Since November 2025 -- 11 cases closed/resolved Number of active investigations: 10 Training: • Ongoing Work toward ADA Coordinator Certification (ADACC) • Attending Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute May 2026 - �Page 1301 of 1309 2014 - 2025 PETITION PROPERTIES ■ ■ CY 24 Actual 52 CY 25 Actual 55 CY 26 Estimate 63 0 10 20 30 40 SO 60 70 80 90 100 Page 1302 of 1309 Example Petition Property - 2095 University Avenue � � Future area of additional roundabout Deceased Owner � ;; ��,, Multiple Ongoing Code Enforcement Issues � Trees, Snow, Grass, „ � � , � s � `� ;` '�'' � �, ' -' � � � ��l a'�� ' / r � ± �\ ';.v' � \ . .1 .� \�t��\:�7� '.: q 1'. _ f�� / — 'n ,.. ,��S•r"" �. ` �.: __� �r \� _ I `�._ s�r � ��-:� r .. .� - -. � r�� ;. �. �� I �-., � / ..�- r,} .I � .� - ��'. 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BRUMWELL, ESQ. CITY ATTORNEY TO: MAYOR BRAD M. CAVANAGH AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATE: FEBRUARY Z6, ZOZF) RE: BUDGET HEARING REMINDERS This is my annual budget process memo for the City Council. Sadly, there is no guidance or rules related to how individual budget hearings are handled in the state code as our process is unique and not specifically required by state law. Previously, the City Attorneys for the largest cities in lowa and City Clerks were polled on their processes. We asked if communities had a well-developed process for how items should be set aside during the departmental presentations/hearings for consideration/deletion/amendment at the final budget hearing. Attorneys' responding historically have included those for: • Des Moines • West Des Moines • lowa City • Ames. Unfortunately, none of the responding cities had a clearly outlined process for how amendments are handled. It appears other cities handle proposed changes like any other amendment by the Council with a voice vote. If the amendment passes it becomes part of the roll call vote on the budget, as amended, at the Final Budget Hearing. The City Council has the ability to agree upon how requests for further consideration (adding or deleting funding in the budget) will be handled. I have identified a few ways this could occur, but there may be other options with a creative bunch such as yourselves. OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944 TE�EPHONE(563)589-4381 /Fax(563)583-1040/EMai�cbrumwel@cityofdubuque.org Pagf��6 bbfl 909 options 1) Single Member Holdover: If one (1) member wants an item held for further discussion or consideration the item is held for discussion at the Final Budget Hearing. 2) Single Member Ask, Majorit�grees, Final Budget Hearinq Consideration: If one (1) member wants an item held for further discussion or consideration, an informal poll of the Council occurs. If four (4) members agree the item should be held the item is held for discussion at the Final Budqet Hearinq. If there are not four (4) members in agreement to set the item aside for further consideration the item isn't held over for further consideration. 3) Single Member Ask, Majorit r�Agrees, Budqet Hearing Consideration: If one (1) member wants an item held for further discussion or consideration, an informal poll of the Council occurs. If four (4) members agree the item should be held the item is held for discussion at the end of the departmental budget hearings for the eveninq*. If there are not four (4) members in agreement to set the item aside for further consideration the item isn't held over for further consideration. *This would require adding an agenda item to each evening of departmental budget hearings for consideration of items held for further discussion. 4) Item by Item Motion: Members could make motions at each of the hearings for specific items to be added or deleted from a departmental budget. The prevailing vote of the Council would govern. Option #2 above is the process that has been used historically by the City Council. Any items that are set aside for further consideration during the process need to be discussed and resolved at, or prior to, the Final Budget Hearing prior to a vote on the Final Budget. Any changes in departmental budgets to increase funding would require an offset decreasing funding somewhere else within the budget. State Proqram Information The State does not allow the City to exceed the amount published in the public hearing notice for planned expenditures in each of the nine program areas in the final adopted budget. The nine program areas defined by the State for reporting purposes include: • Public Safety • Public Works • Health and Social Services • Culture and Recreation 2 Pagf��bfl 909 • Community and Economic Development • General Government • Debt Service • Capital Projects • Business Type The City must assign its various cost centers to one of these programs based on reporting guidelines prepared by the lowa Department of Management. In addition, the property tax levy adopted must equal or be less than the property tax levy published in the notice of public hearing. This is in accordance with the administrative rules which are intended to implement lowa Code chapters 384 and 388. Note: On the state programs areas, revising the budget recommendation if the expense exceeds the state program amount published requires the budget changes to be included in the first budget amendment of the new fiscal year. Open Meetinqs Reminder As a reminder entering budget season, the standard rules for City Council meetings apply to budget work sessions and hearings. All discussions on agenda items should be public i.e. no private exchanges in any electronic formats with each other, staff, or the public. This maintains compliance with the open meetings law. This is for informational purposes and if you have any questions, please reach out. cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk 3 Pagf��83�bfl 909 Dubu ue City Clerk's O�ce THE CITY OF � City Hall 50 W. 13'"Street DT T� � A��-NnairaCtty Dubuque,IA 52001-4864 U 1 I I I I' (563)589-4120 office (563)589-0890 fax ctycle rk@cityofd�buque.org Masterpiece vn the Mississippi Zom•Zoiz•Zou www cityofdubuque.org April 14, 2026 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council In accordance with Chapter 400 of the Code of lowa, a written questionnaire was given to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the role of Chief of Police. We, the Civil Service Commission, hereby certify that the individuals named below have completed the written questionnaire, successfully passed the initial stage of the process, and are eligible for selection to fill this vacancy. Chief of Police 1. Richard Fullmer 2. Joseph Messerich Res tfully sub itte � � � . �� _ . M� � Civil Service Co ~ ssioner Page 1309 of 1309