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Office of Human Rights Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Copyrighted April 21, 2026 City of Dubuque BUDGET PRESENTATIONS # 2. City Council ITEM TITLE: Office of Human Rights Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation SUMMARY: SUGGUESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 27 Policy Book Volume VI - Human Rights Updated 2. Human Rights - FY26 Budget Presentation 4-21-26_FINAL Page 903 of 1043 Human Rights 27 Page 904 of 1043 This page intentionally left blank. 28 Page 905 of 1043 HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT % Change From FY FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 2026 Budget Highlights Actual Budget Requested Budget Expenses Employee Expense $ 285,477 $276,339 $ 261,283 (5.4%) Supplies and Services $ 48,698 $ 67,694 $ 48,157 (28.9%) Machinery & Equipment $ 1,051 $ 800 $ — 0.0% Total $ 335,226 $344,833 $ 309,440 (10.3%) Resources Case Processing ICRC $ 1,275 $ 1,400 $ 1,400 0.0% Miscellaneous $ 1,495 $ — $ — 0.0% Greater powntown TIF Loan Repayment $ — $ — $ 10,500 0.0% Total $ 2,770 $ 1,400 $ 11,900 750.0% Property Tax Support $ 332,456 $343,433 $ 297,540 (45,893) Percent Increase (Decrease) (13.4%) Personnel -Authorized FTE 3.00 2.00 2.00 Improvement Package SummarX 1 of 3 This improvement package request is to host a community dialogue event focused on the themes of belonging and connection. This initiative will provide a structured and inclusive setting where residents are invited to share personal stories, reflect on lived experiences, and exchange ideas for strengthening our community. By creating space for authentic dialogue, the event seeks to foster mutual understanding, build trust across groups with a variety of backgrounds, and encourage collaborative problem-solving. Funding will support facilitation, outreach, and the resources necessary to ensure the event is welcoming to all participants. This investment is important for the community because it addresses the need for stronger civic engagement and social cohesion. At a time when many individuals feel disconnected or unheard, opportunities to come together in constructive dialogue can help bridge divides and create a greater sense of belonging. By elevating resident voices and encouraging meaningful participation, the workshop will not only strengthen community trust but also lay the foundation for more inclusive decision-making and collective action. Ultimately, this event will help build a more resilient, connected, and engaged community. A meal for all individuals would have a cost of $500 (estimated 30 meals); marketing materials and social media posts would have a cost of $1,420. Supplies and handouts would have a cost of $100. Qualitative data would be collected at the event regarding individuals' experiences in the community. This request supports the City Council's goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities. 29 Page 906 of 1043 Related Cost: $2,020 GDTIF Loan Repay Non-Recurring Recommend -Yes Net Cost: $2,020 Activity: Human Rights 2of3 This improvement package request is to support a community event focused on education and dialogue around civil rights, with a particular emphasis on protections against discrimination and what avenues exist for addressing violations of discrimination in the workplace, housing, public accommodation, education or credit. Through a presentation, discussion, and resources provided, the event will empower participants with knowledge of their rights while also fostering greater awareness of the responsibilities we share in creating a community where everyone feels they belong. This type of event is vital for our community because knowledge is a key tool in advancing fairness and justice. Many residents may not be fully aware of the protections afforded to them under the law, or of how to seek assistance when they encounter discrimination. By increasing understanding of civil rights, the event helps prevent harm, reduces barriers to participation, and strengthens trust between community members and institutions. In addition, it promotes a culture of respect and accountability, which are essential for building a community where all residents can thrive. The event would be attended by an estimated 30 individuals. A meal for all individuals would have a cost of $500; marketing materials and social media posts would have a cost of $1,420. Supplies and handouts would have a cost of $100. Qualitative data would be collected at the event regarding individuals experiences in the community. This request supports the City Council's goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities. Related Cost: $2,020 GDTIF Loan Repay Non-Recurring Recommend -Yes Net Cost: $2,020 Activity: Human Rights 3of3 This improvement package request is for a bus wrap and a social media campaign targeting minorities and low-income residents. The purpose of this campaign will be to advertise the existence of the Human Rights Department and how and why to file a complaint of discrimination. There has been a decrease in inquiries regarding civil rights and discrimination complaints. One main reason is that people do not know we exist and do not know they have the right to file a complaint. It is important that people know their rights and file complaints when they experience discrimination. Change does not happen unless people speak up. This campaign would send a visual message to the community that Dubuque cares about abolishing discrimination, and wants everyone to feel they belong in our city. The bus wrap would be displayed for 6 months with a cost of $5,140. A social media campaign would take place during that period with a cost of$1,320. Data would be collected before, during, and after the campaign to track its effectiveness. This would be calculated on the number of inquiries received from residents. This request supports the City Council's goal of Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities. 30 Page 907 of 1043 Related Cost: $6,460 GDTIF Loan Repay Non-Recurring Recommend -Yes Net Cost: $6,460 Activity: Human Rights 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 FY 2026. 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 increased by 1,342 or 5%. The increase per contract is due to the city contribution increasing 5.00% because of increasing health costs. Supplies & Services 4. Education Reimbursement is decreased from $8,837 in FY 2026 to $7,337 in FY 2027. This line item includes legal training for staff ($1,070), training for Human Rights commissioners ($1,267), travel and lodging for guest speakers ($1,500), Belonging Core Team staff development ($4,000), and supplies for Belonging Core Team and Intercultural Competency training workshops ($1,000). 5. Meetings & Conferences is decreased from $14,927 in FY 2026 to $10,749 FY 2027. This line item includes attendance to national conferences for the Chief of Human Rights & Human Rights Specialist ($6,000), regional conferences for the Chief of Human Rights & Human Rights Specialist ($6,000), League of lowa Human Rights Agencies quarterly meetings and conference ($1,964), NAACP event ($135), MLK Breakfast ($50), and the Sustainable Communities Conference ($390). 6. Speakers cost is decreased from $6,940 in FY 2026 to $4,980 in FY 2027. This line item includes the dispute resolution center ($600), interpreters for commission functions ($340), and speaker stipends ($6,000). 7. Pay to Other Agency is decreased from $16,000 in FY 2026 to $10,000 in FY 2027. This line item includes a recurring improvement package for community educational efforts ($10,000). The decrease in this line is due to the removal of the Faces and Voices Human Relations Event ($6,000), which will not be held in FY 2027. 8. Other Contractual Services decreased from $5,000 in FY 2026 to $0 in FY 2027. This line item previously included the recurring improvement package for the student stipend under the REAL Program, which will not be held in FY 2027. 9. IT Recharges decreased from $4,644 in FY 2026 to $1,611 in FY 2027. Departments receive recharges for maintenance agreement costs on City-wide software based on the number of users in their department. 10. Advertising is increased from $414 in FY 2026 to $6,874 in FY 2027. This line includes advertising for various events that the Human Rights or the commission will be involved in. 31 Page 908 of 1043 Revenue 11. Case processing revenue in FY 2027 is based on 7 employment cases reimbursed at $200 per case ($1,400) by the lowa Civil Rights Commission. 32 Page 909 of 1043 HUMAN RIGHTS Mission: Our mission is to build a community where every individual feels respected, included, and treated with fairness. Through education, civic engagement, and community partnerships, we uphold civil rights laws and promote belonging and shared humanity within our organization, within the community, and across City services. SUCCESS IS ABOUT PLANNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND PEOPLE LEADING TO OUTCOMES PLANNING The Human Rights department works PEOPLE with City departments to develop The Human Rights department works Access, Belonging, and Community directly with communities that may (ABC) Plans while also helping face barriers, to ensure their voices address conflicts and human rights are heard and valued. This work concerns in the workplace and in benefits the entire community by service delivery. Through this support promoting fairness, improving access the office strengthens organizational to city services, and fostering a more effectiveness and ensures city welcoming environment for all. services reflect fairness, respect, and belonging for all residents. PARTNERSHIPS The Human Rights department partners with community organizations, businesses, a commission made up of members of the community, and other institutions to provide trainings and presentations on human rights and civil rights issues. Through these collaborative efforts, the office raises awareness, builds shared understanding, and supports collective action to expand fair access for all. 33 Page 910 of 1043 HUMAN RIGHTS FY FY FY 2025 2026 2027 Full-Time Equivalent 3.00 2.00 2.00 Resources and Property Tax Support $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Case Processing ICRC Reimbursements Property Tax Support � FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Budget FY 2027 Recomm'd The Human Rights is supported by 2.00 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for 84.44% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to decrease by (10.26)% in FY 2027 compared to FY 2026. Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year $285,477 Employee Expense $276,339 $261,283 $48,698 Supplies and Services $67,694 $48,157 $1,051 Machinery and Equipment $800 $— $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 � FY 2025 Actual FY 2026 Budget FY 2027 Recomm'd 34 Page 911 of 1043 HUMAN RIGHTS Organizational Development Mission & Services The Human Rights department partners with other City Departments to advance understanding and actions amongst our employees, through service delivery, community engagement efforts, and grants and contracts. Or anization Develo ment Fundin Summa FY 2027 FY 25 Budget FY 26 Budget Recomm'd Expenditures $0 $0 $0 Resources $0 $0 $0 Or anization Develo ment Position Summa FY 2027 Chief of Human Rights 0.50 Human Rights Specialists 0.50 Total FT Equivalent Employees 1.00 Performance Measures City Council Goal: Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Experiences and Activities 1 Activity Objective: Consult on department Access, Belonging, and Community (ABC) plans Performance Measure (KPI) Target FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 Performance Actual Actual Estimated Indicator % of departments with ABC Plans 100% 80% 80% gp��o Goal in Progress 2 Activity Objective: Educate staff on developing intercultural skills and applying ABC tools in service delivery and community engagement. Provide monthly dialogue opportunities for current employees to enhance their understanding of the importance of 12 12 12 12 Goal Met intercultural skills, emotional intelligence, and belonging in the workplace. Provide two, 3 hour Belonging seminars for new employees to enhance their understanding of the importance of 2 2 2 2 Goal Met creating a sense of belonging in the workplace and how to integrate them into their new positions with the City. 35 Page 912 of 1043 HUMAN RIGHTS Community Development Mission & Services Community Development involves partnering with various groups and organizations within the community to address access gaps in economic opportunity, health, housing, education, transportation, and safety. Communit Develo ment Fundin Summa FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Actual Budget Recomm'd Expenditures $335,226 $344,833 $309,440 Resources $2,770 $1,400 $1,400 Communit Develo ment Position Summa FY 2027 Human Rights Specialists 0.50 Human Rights Director 0.50 Total FT E uivalent Em lo ees 1.00 Performance Measures City Council Goal: Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks and Recreation: Experiences and Activities Activity Objective: Educate the public, non-profit organizations, private businesses, and 1 educational institutions in ways they can contribute towards reducing access gaps through the Imagine Dubuque plan. Performance Measure (KPI) Target FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 PerFormance Actual Actual Estimated Indicator Complete five speaking/presenting arrangements with non-profit organizations, private businesses, and educational institutions in ways they 5 13 5 3 Goal Not Met can contribute towards reducing access gaps through the Imagine Dubuque plan. Participate in twelve community events to create awareness of the mission and 12 12 12 12 Goal Met vision of the department. 2 Activity Objective: Educate the public on knowing their rights for employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. # of inquiries received from residents 100 76 134 100 Goal Met via phone, in-person, or online request. 36 Page 913 of 1043 Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total 16 - HUMAN RIGHTS FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 100 - General � 4A - Charges for Services 45010 - Case Processing — (1,275) (1,400) (1,400) 47100 - Reimbursements — (1,495) — — 4A - Charges for Services Total — (2,770) (1,400) (1,400) HUMAN RIGHTS -TOTAL — (2,770) (1,400) (1,400) 37 Page 914 of 1043 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 16 - HUMAN RIGHTS 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 161,373 204,168 207,684 193,931 60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 5,364 5,283 5,263 5,263 6A - Salaries &Wages Total 166,737 209,451 212,947 199,194 6B - Employee Benefits 100 - General 61100 - FICA- City Contribution 12,405 15,773 16,290 15,239 61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 15,234 19,278 19,605 18,307 61510 - Health Insurance 40,587 40,333 26,846 28,188 61540 - Life Insurance 92 96 92 92 61600 - Workers' Compensation 457 547 559 263 6B - Employee Benefits Total 68,775 76,026 63,392 62,089 6C - Staff Development 100 - General 62100 -Association Dues 1,200 1,400 1,275 - 62200 - Subscriptions 573 945 585 616 62325 - Mileage - 193 71 71 62400 - Meetings & Conferences 6,305 5,857 14,927 10,749 62500 - Education Reimbursement 1,284 5,666 8,837 7,337 6C - Staff Development Total 9,361 14,061 25,695 18,773 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 100 - General 63730 -Telecommunications 1,279 1,266 1,412 1,412 6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 1,279 1,266 1,412 1,412 6E - Contractual Svcs 100 - General 64020 -Advertising 414 2,349 414 6,874 64081 - Insurance - Liability 2,126 2,127 2,404 2,314 64130 - Payments to Other Agencies - 20,000 16,000 10,000 64140 - Printing 769 148 792 153 64145 - Copying 116 428 116 428 64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 1,454 880 1,440 960 64190 -Technology Services 1,045 1,675 1,932 - 64191 - IT Recharges 4,699 5,037 4,644 1,611 38 Page 915 of 1043 Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total 16 - HUMAN RIGHTS FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Account/Account Title Actual Actual Budget Recomm'd 64860 - Speakers — 75 6,940 4,980 64890 - Background Check — — 400 — 64989 - Participant Stipend — — 5,000 — 6E - Contractual Svcs Total 10,623 32,719 40,082 27,320 6F - Commodities 100 - General 65045 -Technology Equipment — 477 800 — 65060 - Office Supplies 1,045 652 500 652 65080 - Postage/Shipping 4 — 5 — 6F - Commodities Total 1,049 1,129 1,305 652 6G - Capital Outlay 100 - General 67210 - Furniture/Fixtures — 574 — — 6G - Capital Outlay Total — 574 — — HUMAN RIGHTS -TOTAL 257,824 335,226 344,833 309,440 39 Page 916 of 1043 Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source 16 - HUMAN RIGHTS FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 Fund/Activity Actual Budget Recomm'd 1601 -Administration 100 - General 6G - Capital Outlay 574 — — 6A- Salaries & Wages 209,451 212,947 199,194 6B - Employee Benefits 76,026 63,392 62,089 6C - Staff Development 14,061 25,695 18,773 6D - Repair/Maint/Util 1,266 1,412 1,412 6E - Contractual Svcs 32,719 40,082 27,320 6F - Commodities 1,129 1,305 652 1601 - Administration Total 335,226 344,833 309,440 HUMAN RIGHTS -TOTAL 335,226 344,833 309,440 40 Page 917 of 1043 CITYOFDUBUQUE , IOWA DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT 16 HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET 60100 Full Time Employee Expense 100 1035 NB-17 HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTOR 1.00 $122,382 1.00 $ 123,145 1.00 $102,128 100 1025 NB-11 HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST 2.00 $159,495 1.00 $ 84,539 1.00 $ 91,803 TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 3.00 $281,877 2.00 $ 207,684 2.00 $193,931 TOTAL HUMAN RIGHTS DEPT. 3.00 $281,877 2.00 $ 207,684 2.00 $193,931 41 Page 918 of 1043 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 WP- ACCT FD JC GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET Human Rights-FT 1601 60100 100 1035 NB-17 HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTOR 1.00 $122,382 1.00 $123,145 1.00 $102,128 HUMAN RIGHTS 1601 60100 100 1025 NB-11 SPECIALIST 2.00 $159,495 1.00 $ 84,539 1.00 $ 91,803 Total 3.00 $281,877 2.00 $207,684 2.00 $193,931 TOTAL HUMAN RIGHTS DEPARTMENT 3.00 $281,877 2.00 $207,684 2.00 $193,931 42 Page 919 of 1043 � 1 � 1 • � . • � • . Page 920 of 1043 Office of Human Rights Our mission is to build a community where every individual feels respected, included, and treated with fairness. Through education, civic engagement, and community partnerships, we uphold civil rights laws and promote belonging and shared humanity within our organization, within the community, and across City services. Page 921 of 1043 Current Office of Human Rights Employees (2.00 Full-Time Equivalents) � �� A- �� - . - . � - . � .��• "�* � _� • • . - i i:�: - 1; _,.�- � � - ; . • ' . 1 , l�'c, ` . � Human Rights Specialist � ��- �• , �v l Ann Marie Jannette � � ,�� .� �, ;t • � +�, ♦� '�!'�' �, � }� Page 922 of 1043 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONERS I _ . �� -- � � -�= ,a' � 1 —. �� -T �+� � -�- i _. --+ . �—� `..rr��` � ' t; �.r/'��"�i•.;�; t �. ? , � i �t ��- � �� ; �� ' � . � � � , _ ,.. ._, _ _ _ �� :: ::.: -� � David Heiar, Nikki Nutter Michaela Freiburger Rick Baumhover Chair _� - � i '" ' ' Not Pictured a' � � _ � � ` ' � � ' ` � Traci Phillipson, Vice Chair , �� , a� � . ,� , DeLano Cain-Watson �� i _ ,�� ' �' � Juan Montgomery n- ;. �� " ,+� Bed«y Courtney Engevold Page 923 of 1043 1 � � 1 � 1 ABC Plans Enforcement Education Advocacy & Projects .*. • • I �� ,,� -..- • - . �- FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Organization • Monthly Cultural Creators presentations � . _ : . . - .}+- . . � �:. _ at the all-employee Wednesday Webinars BenefitsofaPositiveMindset • OUstacles become smaller or more manageable • BettenesWencyanticopingsktllstlunnghardshipsantltimesolstress l • Belonging in the Workplace Training for � M°`PS' � � ,. . ��,i��o� ., . 1 , �-�� w � • !t • Ifll�)fOVI • $II . �a What is Discrimination? all new employees : `a . La p��e��r a person di(ferent tenus.opEwrtunilies.conditions or senices in protected areas. Gn , Discrimination is am�policy or action that results in an unfair disadcantage to either an indi�idual or ' �^ group of indi�iduals�.•ho are considered part of a protxted class. • Leadership Training — DISC Assessment �•-�y— � . p�r ►� �,! _� � :�`� • Skill Builder Series °� r�, � � '�. ,s � �, � - Page 925 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Organization Cultural Calendar and monthly Cultural Connection in Dubuque Newsletter ,,,,,.,...,`� j , DUBU UI�, CULTURALCALENDAR • � - ' ' ' � � � �. � � . �: � � : i: ,:,,,�;,�;H��,n°� 2026 � : . . ,, --, - - , . January Februan �tarch � • �� \ �i 1 ►a�ti1y Awu'M�Nanth S�}Ilipory Non1h N'omen'�Ili.tor7�NontA l.�nu.�ry... A n✓w�lr�rei Irom�he�'. � i � .. . �'I 6 \ewlfar'.14�� TuUi�hr�� alu�h�111.1aryl.Nem�rul ��.d•�R�.,.. n R.•,�„a�� .�.,��.��M,m.�� Povert Awareness Month � �M��cr�„��„ �� iy�,��„��u �.,��,,,,,m„��W��a. 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' fdumhu.l4. x Iwxal� J II�n��1�hl��n.t.14��_1 l�nuaryl):Ntematlonal ��poWV�.looYM(xNeull�vet sUandeC�yMelutErNe1s.TomunWMt�ne 7�� " / Mdouwt IlememEr�nce boWn t I�e�nlory ol R+�^+�+�IMuthml 9a\' 14Jum� � \'elmn'�IM 1i 1\'inln 1��W�m 1'uk (� pOrertY�n Our IAeM1^.. rac�5llawi aM prxFcef.a pe�[elul protnt wat hMuary 1l:iml Day Of �t S�mhm �6 Imem�InoJ D�Yb x5[T^�� p�, yp��.oulE t�inY t�at nol mu��af��an�i•�: lmt(CArHNn� planned a Wf Cov[ott IIo.Mvn.t�e hrtl Tdenxe w K.�a.l.�d.Ju�.�I ...-� ap lyek4�yM qy co.��..,...o.... -- <a.n�,..a�wr Page 926 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Community Speaking Events • Civil Rights presentation for � . . � . Grace Point Church Disparate Treariuent • Bias Training for the Realtors' • DentedAccon • Denied Benefi • Disciplice / � A��O�I�1 I O� : Failure to Hirc L Failure to Proi • Failure co Re�: What is Considered a DisaUility? • A phy�sical or men[al impairment that substan[iallp limi[c one or more major life actictities. � • C i v i I R i g h ts Tra i n i n g f o r c I a s s a t . .�P�on has a history or record oEsuch an impairmrnt,even if they aze not cunen[ly limited. • Treated as if they ha��e a disabiliry,e�-en if thzy don't actualh•ha}�e one. • \'i;ible or not-�tisible �`,,� � � , , �-�-� -� ■ University of Dubuque - ==� � _j��' - � , r-►,�,� - �:�� r• � -- � � �li.r , • Civil Rights Training for City Life Page 927 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Community Community Outreach Events • M son Easter E Hunt • BBQ in DBQ --� '' ' - --� —, � -� � Y gg . - • DBQ Pride • Latinx Fiesta . ,� . � Juneteenth • Landlord Association r� � . :r� • Back to School Bash Conference ; , � - • National Night Out • Empowering Immigrants �► ' - � � � �� j� _ . � � ,.�. . � CelebrateAfrica event at Clarke � � � ,, u � ,�� : �� • Sen ior Expo � � � �. � i L� I� �:;� Page 928 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Community Dubuque Community Support and Empowerment Grant $ 10,000 �--T � �;I�I,II . : � ,�-=11.N��_ - � . �I� � �` � �� . ai � g ,�� . - � � ,�' � � � �� "��'��' �i �...-,.r .,, �` " ' �� $ _� �''�� ' `t� � FY25 Recipients : . , �.��`�:` -- , -� ,,� � t ��,.�� ' �, � , � � �; ,� � � � ;�--- �._ �,*; .��_� ,� , � � � � =� �� -,� - ;�=.r �� Visiting Nurse Association ($5,000) _� . � �; ;_ .:� � � t. - - 1 .�r�� . � � I� 'i � � �� ,� �� ; �'� Afriwell Hub 5 000 "'� _� --. �. , �� ) ; ;� � -�, � ,� ,�; , ,..� . �- ��`.�� y . �� ' . . . , FY26 Recipients . �� . ��_ � Centrally Rooted ($ 1 ,750) . . . � h ' f � ■ � �� ,�: :� �'�` `"�° �� '��f� Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical • • - -�,. �r�. � � � �x,v ��. �.�� "� �` �, ,�.�,. -�P , ' ��':��.� �..��. ��r�;� ��r�� G a rd e n s 5 0 0 0 - . �.��-,:��. ° . , (� � ) �� -_ ' c' _ Oh Happy Play ($ 1 ,500) : �.a'� � • �� . .,. . �" :.� —�, �. _�� . I�+ �� - �� -�-�. Opening Doors ($ 1 ,750) ��' � y, "�o,'_:.'�i n"�-=` _�"' : �� ` �� . ��. �� , Page 929 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Community Updated Marketing Flyers — Know Your Rights . � -:: .:.......:..: � Illegal Discrimination EDUCATION What shou�d you do if you COI71PIQ111tPI'OC@SS , ,,_„... .,,.. , experiencediscrimination? All OCOC6TIC,6%[rOCurnCulOr OM Oth10tK a pubbc neanng is neid wM1n tne-.�� . acfivitie4 acro55 all gratle levels,must in Dub..que e:e•y person�s guaranteea be Ir6@ hpn d'KCrimiRotqn bo59tl On a Tnc Gty ol D�tuquc omcc ot Humon R�9�u Commssion equai opportun�ues ontl protectwn untler perspn•s mambersnip to one or more Rights wi11 wolk Ihe complainont ond [he law. protectetl cWssas ACT QUICKLV tM rosponAant through tM lormal CONCILIATION A comploint must be filed within 300 complaint procaas. 11 pobable Cause hos been foun� Please eontoCt Me Off1Ce of Human tlays ol tlia tliuriminotOry inCitlent ThB porties meet with a metlata to a� � .� HOUSIHG lorger you woit,[he horCe.k is ro prove Righ[5 if you�eBl you hove been illegdly COMPLAINT 6scnmiratory xt a prxoce deta�:.. Everyone ahaAd be able ro fhd Iwusing your cose.Over time.witnesses may tliscnmmo[etl ogains[ba5ed On me W M somaone believes t nwa been u+the compant and carect tne arxf lee�welcome in our ciry.n is illegal to laget imponont tletoils antl essentiol �1' more ol the protected classes•: tliuriminotetl ogainst they con completa 6scrimirqtion through ocoons,progra�� , , � retuse ro rent a sell ro someone because ol �uments may be lost Aet quickly to a comp�aint inmke fwm o�our website, a companwUon os tleert�a0 nacessor� •oge •cdor Meh membership to one a more protectetl �aect your rghts- in persort a by phone.A complaint � •creetl •natlonal origin closses. must be�led witMn 300 tfays hom the pUBUC HEARING •race •relgion diurimmatay incident antl can be M no ogreament is�eocl�etl through •mantai status •sea CREDIT �CUMENT VOUR SITUATIOH witndravm at any ome.n is trw to file a �oncaiotion the com aint ma be hea� •tl�sob�i�ty •SexWl oriBntG[bn 6 KEEP RECORDS com mC anA stafl will assist witn drotti a Y . �� ry CreCit tronsoctioro must be avoilobb and Pa �9 on QOmnis[rotive law e os r, ' •lamihol status nder itlen0 Keep tletailetl notes abou[whot by jud9 po otlmini5tereO free hom tliuriminotion arW reviewing tM iegol form.Once tM a pu�pNcc hearing.The pergon whp liled t�.. bosetl on a person'S pro[ectetl tbsses ��°r'd°Ctlon(s)taken ogoinst eomplaint is MIeQ staH will tletartnine complaint may be�apesented by prn c'� Discriminotion is always unfoir ond you.Write Uown eaoctly wlwt wos saitl juristliCtion and notity tlie person(s)who counsel.a the Ciry ot Dubuque's Civ�i �mul but uMau it nappens beeause W ond tlone.including tlie tlates,times, tave tne complaint brought against tnem Righm Speeiaist win present Me case�.. membership to a praectetl closs and in one PUBLIC ACCOMMOCATION oM people invoNeO.Provitling tletailetl for oueged discrimiratan auowng mem to ��pe��. fdbwing categories,it is not inegoi urWer Any pwce wruch otters goafs or serv�ces Occoun[s,video o�outlw recprdingi, iswe a fwrtql response. Ciry code. to[M general pubUc(e.g staes,hosptals. and Wl�cial documen[s helps ensure a tl it is IourW that Mere is no suppo... •��ry by�i 9ovemment services.etc.)canrat relusa tnorough mvestigotbn. Mf DIATION eoidenee tnat diseriminotwn xc��-: servica to sortieone beeouse they are a � member of one a more proteetetl casses. ��e intortno0on you provitle,[ha city A rtNitliotion meeting is hee and includes the cou is dismissetl(witn m opc�� EMPLOYMENT OI Dub�q�B Olfke Of HumOn RigMS wl/ me compianor+t responaenc arw a neuaai apped).If rt is fwnd[fwt 65crim r: It i5 i114f�a1 for empbyeat[O be[reCted �dlow[he compbint process Out4n6d On Mirtl'party mediata in on effort to reoch tlid ocCur.Ihe respondent wi be or�-�-�. tlie batt of t�is brochure. o prompt resohrtion mat bom panies ean ro eorraet the aetion.Exampes eould e... tlilferently on tRe job,inelutling hiring linng c r tY 9 agree m. empbyment Womotbn•raise,bact p-�. a disci iine,because me are a mernber[o Contact the Ci of Dubu ue na,su,q crea2 i«ma apoaqv.«a��-: one«mwe praec�ea casses iiscea aeo�e Office of Human Rights for a free �1OYO�1O^°9°iru[wmeone ia nting INVESTIGATION Pdicy cnarge.casn award.o�ocne� and�Olf I�OI IfIV94I19GIlOf1. The OffiCe of Hu tmon Ri(�tsfs tneu[ra�mtl M metlla[qn is unsuccesslul becouse meons moy be issuetl tices noe represent or qrve legol odvlce to POrtiBS are unablB to r80Gh an OyreCment � l.� -'. "�x"��, rtoH will Iwmolry inves[ga[e the compW inc . �. � L.� DU��QU F'. F«cs w�u ca game�ea cn�a,gn��ce.�e.�5. DU B U(�Ll F. site�sits.ond tlocument reviews invdving �� aipart�es.�o�a+ngscanw�mim«macion Officeof Human Ri hts ` n o trutnlu�aw time�y manner ne�ps 9 . , ' . rt10VB[M inVB4[KJOtiOn wOCB52 fOrWOrC. PO' S'Cenlrol Ave. Dubuque.IA 52001 � , 1 � . ' � � _'3-i89'4190 TRS:T1 q 800-735'2942 � j Nan melelo ko reiaplok,tall e numanrgt(eciryoltlubuque.ag � . Y� 583-589-4190. cRyoftlubuque.org/humonnghts . . . , _� � / 1 �i Page 930 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Services to the Community Calls, Emails, Walk-Ins (total 143) 25 20 15 10 5 0 ��r t�' a� �,�� .��' ,�e� .�e� .�� ,�� .�� ,t� �a� Q,� �` � ) P�� e,� OG�,o J�� G�,� ,�,�� ,�� Page 931 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Formal Complaints by Area Formal Complaints by Area 16 12 14 10 12 8 10 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 ■ Employment ■ Housing Education ■ Public Accommodations tEmployment tHousing�Education tPublic Accommodations Page 932 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS FY26 Complaints by Basis 1 1 1 5 1 � 5 ■ Race ■ Retaliation National Origin ■ Age ■ Sexual Orientation Gender ldentity Page 933 of 1043 FISCAL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS Complaints by Basis 30 r � 25 � 20 — � _ 15 _ _ _ 10 � 5 0 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 ■ Race ■ Retaliation ■ Disability ■ Sex ■ Sexual Orientation Gender ldentity ■Age ■ Religion ■ National Origin ■ Color ■ Familial Status ■ Pregnancy Page 934 of 1043 1 1 � � • Mediations � Outreach Presentations Community Outreach Internal Trainings Events � Complaints Filed Intakes Taken -..- • . �� Office of Human Rights GOALS & PERFORMANCE MEASURES rr loo $o 60 40 20 0 Departments Education Belonging Speaking Participation Inquiries with ABC Opportunities Training Arrangements in Community Received from Goals for Staff Seminars with Events Residents Organizations Page 936 of 1043 FY2027 Total Amount of Recommended Non-Recurin Im rovement RECOMMENDED g p Package Requests: $10,500 IMPROVEMENT gELONGING & CONNECTION COMMUNITY DIALOGUE EVENT REQU ESTS • Structured and inclusive setting ■ ■ • Residents invited to share • Personal stories • Lived experiences • Ideas for strengthening our community • Expected outcomes • Authentic dialogue • Foster mutual understanding • Build trust across groups with various backgrounds • Encourage collaborative problem-solving • $2,020 requested • Includes funds for a meal for attendees, marketing materials, social media advertising, supplies, and handouts Page 937 of 1043 FY2027 RECOMMENDED Total Amount of Recommended Non-Recuring Improvement Package Requests: $10,500 IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS COMMUNITY EVENT ■ ■ • Education and dialogue regarding civil rights, discrimination, and resources for addressing discrimination • Expected outcomes: • Increased understanding of civil rights and related protections • Strengthened trust between community members and public institutions • Promotion of a culture grounded in respect and accountability • $2,020 requested • Includes funds for a meal for attendees, marketing materials, social media advertising, supplies, and handouts Page 938 of 1043 FY2027 RECOMMENDED Total Amount of Recommended Non-Recuring Improvement Package Requests: $10,500 IMPROVEMENT REQUESTS BUS WRAP & SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN ■ ■ • Advertise the existence of the Office of Human Rights and how to file complaints of discrimination • Expected outcomes: • Increased knowledge that we exist • Strengthened trust between community members and public institutions • Promotion of a culture grounded in respect and accountability • Increased knowledge of individual rights and how to file a complaint • $6,460 requested • Includes funds for a bus wrap for six months and social media advertising campaign during the same time Page 939 of 1043 FUTURE • Full implementation of Access, Belonging, and Community Plans for I N ITIATIVES internal departments ■ ■ • Increasing educational sessions within the organization on belonging- related topics • Partnering with outside organizations to offer belonging-related presentations and trainings • Expanded outreach to the public to ensure greater community knowledge of civil rights and the existence of the Office of Human Rights. • Redevelopment and reimplementation of neighborhood mediations • Increasing Commissioner visibility in the community and at outreach events Page 940 of 1043 Office of Human Rights FY 2027 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT 297 540 4 . 66 � Net Pro ert Average homeowner's* p Y Tax Re uest property tax cost for the a . . Office of Human Rights (*Avg. home value of $213,211) Page 941 of 1043 PUBLIC SAFETY • Buildin trust in ublic institutions g p ■ ■ • Reducing discriminatory practices that escalate conflict • Encouraging compliance with the law • Protecting vulnerable populations • Improving accountability and professional standards • Preventing systemic issues that undermine safety • Enhancing crisis response effectiveness Page 942 of 1043 www.cityofdubuque.org/215/Human -Rights Page 943 of 1043