Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements - Community Solutions of Eastern Iowa, Four Mounds HEART, Hawkey Area Community Action Program Copyrighted
June 15, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 18.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year
2027 Contracted Services Agreements presented by Housing
and Community Development Director Maddy Haverland for
Community Solutions of Eastern lowa, Four Mounds HEART,
and Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of
the city.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTAC H M ENTS:
1. MVM Memo Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
2. Staff Memo
3. FY27 Community Solutions of Eastern lowa Contracted Services Agreement
4. FY27 Four Mounds Foundation Contracted Services Agreement
5. FY27 Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Contracted Services Agreement
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FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
DATE: June 10, 2026
Housing & Community Development Director Madeline Haverland is recommending City
Council approval and authorization for the Mayor to execute the contracts on behalf of
the City of the Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements listed below. All
agencies further the City of Dubuque Goal of Livable Neighborhoods and Housing:
Great Place to Live.
The adopted Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget provides a payment of:
• $48,000 to Community Solutions of Eastern lowa
• $10,000 to Four Mounds HEART
• $70,000 to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Madeline Haverland, Housing & Community Development Director
Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Grants Monitor
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Madeline C. Haverland, Housing and Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2027 Contracted Services Agreements
DATE: June 8, 2026
Introduction
Attached for City Council approval are the Contracted Services Agreements with three
agencies for the City's financial support for Fiscal Year 2027. All agencies further the
City of Dubuque Goal of Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live.
Discussion
The adopted Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget provides a payment of:
• $48,000 to Community Solutions of Eastern lowa
• $10,000 to Four Mounds HEART
• $70,000 to Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
Progress reports will be submitted quarterly using a form on the City's website. Audit
reports are due within 60 days of audit completion.
All agencies are required to undertake their work in alignment with City Council goals
and priorities, as well as incorporating the work of Envision Dubuque.
Recommendation
I respectfully request City Council approval of the attached Contracted Services
Agreement with the listed agencies, authorizing the Mayor to execute the contracts on
behalf of the City.
Prepared by: Mary Bridget Corken-Deutsch, Community Development Grants Monitor
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS OF EASTERN IOWA
THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference purposes the 1 st day of July 2026, is made and
entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa (City) and Community Solutions of
Eastern lowa (Agency).
WHEREAS, Agency represents itself as technically and professionally qualified to provide
the Housing Helpline; and
WHEREAS, City has deemed it to be in the public interest to provide financial assistance
to be used to cover general operating expenses of Agency's program.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE.
Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the services listed in the Memorandum
of Understanding Exhibit B.
SECTION 2. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
2.1 The City designates its Housing and Community Development Director, to act
as its representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, and
such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret
and define the City's policies, and provide decisions in a timely manner pertinent to the
work covered by this Agreement. The City's Housing and Community Development
Director shall serve in this role until Agency has been advised in writing by City that such
authority has been revoked.
2.2 City will provide opportunities to demonstrate this support by inviting the Executive
Director of Agency and any employees working on services covered by this agreement
to participate in the following professional development opportunities and supporting
activities:
a) The opportunity to be active and engaged participants in peer learning
opportunities and strategic efforts;
b) The opportunity to attend workshops offered or sponsored by City, including
workshops that focus on developing teams and supporting organizational culture
work with a focus for creating resiliency and promoting a sense of belonging within
Agency and through Agency's work; and
c) Assistance in creating quarterly status reports that demonstrate the ways in which
Agency's efforts are advancing the specific community-level outcomes for which
Agency is provided funding.
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SECTION 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (the "Term").
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION.
4.1 City shall pay Agency Forty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000) as compensation
for the services provided by Agency, which payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for such services.
4.2 The compensation shall be paid by City to Agency on a quarterly basis, within ten
(10) days after receipt by City of a requisition of quarterly sum from Agency.
SECTION 5. AUDIT AND EVALUATION.
Inasmuch as the funds to be provided to Agency by City are public funds, Agency agrees
that it will maintain books of account in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Standards together with necessary documentation to support all expenditures. The
records of Agency, including payroll accounts and other records of disbursements and
receipts, and other records relating to the performance of the activities herein specified,
shall be made available for inspection by City or any Certified Public Accountant acting
on City's behalf, in order to ascertain performance of Agency under this Agreement.
Agency agrees to retain such records for not less than three (3) years.
SECTION 6. REPORTING AND MONITORING.
6.1 Agency shall comply with City's Reporting and Monitoring requirements by using
the following link to submit quarterly online reports detailing Agency activities related to
the use of City funds provided to Agency:
https://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/Budget-15/Contracted-Services-
Performance-Report-208
6.2 The online quarterly reports shall be due on October 15t", 2026, January 15t"
2027, April 15t", 2027, and July 15t", 2027. Such reports shall include a performance
report on the program(s) supported by City funds and a financial report on the use of
City funds.
6.3 In alignment with the City Council's priority Financially Responsible, High-
PerFormance City Organization, with a focus on data-driven decisions, Agency must
demonstrate how its efforts advance participation by a wide variety of participants in its
programming. Agency should also identify community-level outcomes it is actively
working to advance. Reporting should include program-level data disaggregated with
specific metrics the programming is aimed at advancing.
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6.4 If Agency has an annual audit perFormed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the
annual audit report within sixty (60) days of audit completion. The Audit shall be submitted
by either an electronic or paper document to the Housing and Community Development
Director.
SECTION 7. DISCRIMINATION.
7.1 In carrying the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, color, familial status,
gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race,
religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
Agency shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are
employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to age,
color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national
origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of
pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
7.2 Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary
so that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in part with
any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this Agreement because
of age, color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability,
national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
If, through any cause, Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Agency of such and specifying the
effective date thereof not less than thirty (30) days before the effective date of such
termination. If Agency shall fail to cure its default to the satisfaction of City in City's sole
discretion within such thirty (30) day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated
at the end of such thirty (30) day period without further action of either party.
Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency shall return to City all unexpended funds
and/or any funds utilized for purposes other than stated in the Agreement.
SECTION 9. ASSIGNABILITY.
Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval
of City.
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SECTION 10. INSURANCE.
At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City copies
of Agency's insurance certificates showing compliance with the insurance requirements
of Insurance Schedule G, included as Exhibit C.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS OF EASTERN IOWA
Brad M. n ,l ay r Mae Hingtgen, Executive Director
Witness:
Adrienn Bre►tfelder, city rlc rk__
Trish L . Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
LIST OF EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT A City Council Goals and Priorities
EXHIBIT B Memorandum of Understanding
EXHIBIT C Insurance Schedule G
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EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
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The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions on Thursday,Sept.25, THECTTYOF
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 PI'lol'Itles (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 ■ �I�/ater 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 � _ — -r-
• Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Compliance � �
• Terminal Street Lift Station and Force Main �"
• Other Projects t� _ �' ; �'
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■ Stormwater Management Investments and � � ,� -
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• 17th and Elm Street Stormwater Project �t
• 17th and Locust Street Stormwater Project ..�.,
• Bee Branch Gate&Pump Station Project � ����,,, � __
• Detention Ponds Maintenance ' � �l�
• Individual Neighborhood Investments ' '
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■ Street Maintenance/Rehabilitation Program � ,��� ' _-�,
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VISION & MISSION
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2040 Vision Statement ��,��; , - ��� , ,'��� �` _— `���'
Dubuque 2040 is a sustainable and resilient city,an inclusive and �' ��_�'� � Dt s�Qur�_
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partnerships. Dubuque city governmenYs mission is to deliver excellent ,.. � `���� � r� ,
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��`� � � Under each City Council goal are items listed as Management in Progress
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�_ � �`"� • Access,Belonging and Community Action Plans
�"�""° - � • Community Risk Reduction Program Implementation
� '��` • Fire Explorer Program Development
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''� • License Plate Reader Camera Deployments
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� ,� A,��� � � • New Emergency Responder Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
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l"� I �' ���,�' • Police Radios Upgrade Implementation
,. ,� (! � • Public Health Preparedness Emergency Response Plan Update
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�,,,. � • Traffic and Security Camera Deployments and Upgrades
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� • Fire Stations Improvement Projects
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• 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
�'��'�" Y ���`� _ • City Facilities Integrated Access Control Project
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,�, -^'�' �;`y:�-: - ; • City Hall and City Hall Annex Renovations
���" ,'� • City Website ADA Compliance
.. ����% �t � • Enterprise Asset Management System and Work Order System
� �,;: � �. .'y,�:�, _ ;�,��, ,� Funding and Implementation Plan
.�w � *, ��'";�y, ��'d ! • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Implementation
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� x=�. ��_�:.� • Federal Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan
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' • Historic Federal Building Upgrades
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�� � .��.� �. • Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement:Exit Interviews
-��` �" � �'\ � � ' • State Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan 2026
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��� • Succession Plan for Intergovernmental Relations Position
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+��,�F`° x;�% ��;. � T�� • Multicultural Family Center Elevator
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t rt, �r�� • Business Incentives Policies and Processes Review
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� - • Comprehensive Hotel Attraction/Incentive Policy
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• Electronic Bidding Software Implementation Connected Community
• Field of Dreams:Next Steps for City Support
Management in Progress
• Minorit and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise . Jule 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
• Historic Millwork District Green Space Plan
• Water Department 2025 Consumer Confidence
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
Mpjor 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:l5th St.to 17th St. between lowa
St.and Central Ave. ,k yk �'q,� .. �fi`� `^
• Lead Water Service Lines Replacement Phase 1 `X,� ` f �� �d�?
• N.Cascade Rd./Southwest Arterial Water and Sewer �'' ti ` � » � x p
Main Extensions from Edval Ln.to N.English Mill Rd. � �_ =��,�,k ,. ; ��.��.ti
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• Rockdale Rd.Stormwater Project ��"''�^�- .� ,�: � �����,� :
• Water Department Deep Well No.7 Rehabilitation � ��� �_'�� _.� . - � � 4"'`
• Water Department New Deep Well No.ll (part of PFAS � �; a � ���� �`� � � "`'i j' °` "'�� � -"h� �
Remediation Plan) � g�° �,� � � �
• Water Department SCADA (Supervisory Control and .� � �, 4 ".- y � � -
Data Acquisition) Overhaul "�'� � ��'"�� ' ,��° ,y I - ��"� �
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• Water Main Creek Crossing Restoration Project ,� � `�`�" �,��� ��, a w� �'� � y �`s� '��
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EXHIBIT B
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the following services:
1. Further City's Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live;
2. Provide Housing Hotline;
3. Comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Exhibit A; and
4. Support City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community, and to
encourage a wide range of participants.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
1. Vendor shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, lowa,for the coverage
required in Exhibit I priorto contract commencement. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most
current ACORD form approved by the lowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certificate shall
include a statement under Description of Operations as to whythe certificate was issued. Vendor Service
Agreement dated: July 1, 2026
2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in lowa and
all insurers shall have a rating of A or better in the current A.M. Best's Rating Guide.
3. Each certificate shall be furnished to: City of Dubuque, Finance Department, 50 W. 13t"Street, Dubuque,
lowa, 52001.
4. The Vendor shall be required to carry the minimum coverage/limits, or greater if required by law or other
legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required minimum coverage shall not be deemed a
waiver of such requirements by the City of Dubuque.
5. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of this
agreement.
6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate.
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is listed,the current edition of the form must be used unless an equivalent
form is approved by the Chief Financial Officer. The Vendor must identify or list in writing all deviations and
exclusions from the ISO form.
8. If Vendor's limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits then the Vendor's limits shall be
this agreement's required limits.
9. Vendor shall require all subcontractor's and sub-subcontractors to obtain and maintain during the
performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance Schedule and shall obtain
certificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and sub-subcontractors. Vendor agrees that it shall
be liable for the failure of a subcontractor and sub-subcontractor to obtain and maintain such coverage.
The City of Dubuque may request a copy of such certificates from the Vendor.
10. Vendor shall be responsible for deductibles/self-insured retention for payment of all policy premiums and
other costs associated with the insurance policies required below.
11. All certificates of insurance must include agent's name, phone number, and email address.
12. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, including endorsements, required bythis Schedule at anytime.
13. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on changes in
risk or other special circumstances during the term of the agreement, subject to written mutual agreement
of the parties.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
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EXHIBIT I
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage Limit(any one occurrence) $50,000
Medical Payments $5,000
1) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made,form. The general liability
coverage shall be written in accord with ISO form CG 00 01 or business owners from BP 00 02.
All deviations from the standard ISO commercial general liabilityform CG 00 01, or business
owners from BP 00 02, shall be clearly identified.
2) Include ISO endorsement form CG 25 04"Designated Location(s) General Aggregate Limit:'
3) Include endorsement indicatingthat coverage is primary and non-contributory.
4) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement(sample attached).
5) Include additional insured endorsement for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards,commissions and/or authorities and their board members,
employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 2010(Ongoing Operations)or its equivalent.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others Endorsement.
7) Policy shall include cancellation and material change endorsement providing thirty(30)days
advance written notice of cancellation, non-renewal, reduction in insurance coverage and/or
limits and ten (10)days written notice of non-payment of premium shall be sent to: City of
Dubuque, Finance Department, 50 West 13t"Street, Dubuque, lowa, 52001.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
(continued)
B. WORKERS'COMPENSATION &EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Statutory benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as prescribed by lowa
Code Chapter 85 as amended.
Coverage A Statutory—State of lowa
Coverage B Employers Liability
Each Accident $100,000
Each Employee- Disease $100,000
Policy Limit—Disease $500,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
OR
If, by lowa Code Section 851.A,the Vendor is not required to purchase Workers'Compensation Insurance,
the Vendor shall have a copy of the State's Nonelection of Workers'Compensation or Employers'Liability
Coverage form on file with the lowa Workers'Compensation Insurance Commissioner, as required by lowa
Code Section 87.22. Completed form must be attached.
C. POLLUTION LIABILITY
Coverage Required: Yes X No
Pollution liability coverage shall be required if the lessee, contracting party,or permittee has any pollution
exposure for abatement of hazardous or contaminated materials including, but not limited to petroleum
products,the removal of lead, asbestos, or PCBs. Pollution product and completed operations coverage
shall also be covered.
Each Coverage $2,000,000
Policy Aggregate $4,000,000
1) Policy to include job site and transportation coverage.
2) Include additional insured for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards,commissions and/or authorities and their board members, employees
and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 20 10(Ongoing Operations) or its equivalent and CG 20 37
(Competed Operations).
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
INSURANCE - SCHEDULE G
(continued)
3) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement.
4) Provide evidence of coverage for 5 years after completion of project.
5) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recovery from Others Endorsement.
D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Coverage Required: Yes X No
If the required policy provides claims-made coverage:
1) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the agreement.
2) Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five(5)years
after completion of the work or services.
3) If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed and no replaced with another claims-made policy form with a
retroactive date prior to the date of the agreement,the contractor must provide"extended reporting"
coverage for a minimum of five(5)years after completion of the work services.
E. CYBER LIABILITY/BREACH $1,000,000
Coverage Required: Yes X No
Coverage for First and Third-Party Breach Liability, including but not limited to lost data and restoration,
loss of income and cyber breach of information.
F. UMBRELLA/EXCESS $1,000,000
X Yes No
The General Liability,Automobile Liability, and Employers Liability Insurance requirements may be satisfied
with a combination of primary and Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. If the Umbrella or Excess
Insurance policy does not follow the form of the primary policies, it shall include the same endorsements
as required of the primary policies including Waiver of Subrogation and Primary and Non-contributory in
favor of the City.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
lowa Code Chapter 670, Liability of Governmental Subdivisions, provides cities with certain immunities
which may be available to you. Naming the City of Dubuque as an additional insured on your insurance as
is requested by this insurance schedule may result in your waiver of those immunities. If you would like to
preserve those immunities, please use this endorsement or an equivalent form. The preservation of
immunities is for your benefit.
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunitv. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase of
this policy and the including of the City of Dubuque as an additional insured does not waive any of the
defenses of governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, lowa, under Code of lowa
Section 670.4 as it is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coverage. The insurer further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only those claims
not subject to the defense governmental immunity under the Code of lowa Section 670.4 as it now
exists and as it may be amended from time to time.Those claims not subject to Code of lowa Section
670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunitv. City of Dubuque, lowa, shall be responsible for asserting any
defense of governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written
request of the insurer.
4. Non-Denial of Covera�e.The insurer shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurer shall not
deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque under this policy for reasons of
governmental immunity unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the
defense(s)of governmental immunity asserted by the City of Dubuque, lowa.
5. No Other Change in Polic�The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise
change or alter the coverage available under the policy.
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
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FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION
THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference purposes the 1st day of July 2026, is made and
entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Four Mounds Foundation
(Agency).
WHEREAS, Agency represents itself as technically and professionally qualified to provide
the HEART Program; and
WHEREAS, City has deemed it to be in the public interest to provide financial assistance
to be used to cover general operating expenses of Agency's program.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE.
Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the services listed in the Memorandum
of Understanding Exhibit B.
SECTION 2. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
2.1 The City designates its Housing and Community Development Director, to act
as its representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, and
such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret
and define the City's policies, and provide decisions in a timely manner pertinent to the
work covered by this Agreement. The City's Housing and Community Development
Director shall serve in this role until Agency has been advised in writing by City that such
authority has been revoked.
2.2 City will provide opportunities to demonstrate this support by inviting the Executive
Director of Agency and any employees working on services covered by this agreement
to participate in the following professional development opportunities and supporting
activities:
a) The opportunity to be active and engaged participants in peer learning
opportunities and strategic efforts;
b) The opportunity to attend workshops offered or sponsored by City, including
workshops that focus on developing teams and supporting organizational culture
work with a focus for creating resiliency and promoting a sense of belonging within
Agency and through Agency's work; and
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c) Assistance in creating quarterly status reports that demonstrate the ways in which
Agency's efforts are advancing the specific community-level outcomes for which
Agency is provided funding.
SECTION 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (the "Term").
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION.
4.1 City shall pay Agency Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) as compensation for the
services provided by Agency, which payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for such services.
4.2 The compensation shall be paid by City to Agency on a quarterly basis, within ten
(10) days after receipt by City of a requisition of quarterly sum from Agency.
SECTION 5. AUDIT AND EVALUATION.
Inasmuch as the funds to be provided to Agency by City are public funds, Agency agrees
that it will maintain books of account in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Standards together with necessary documentation to support all expenditures. The
records of Agency, including payroll accounts and other records of disbursements and
receipts, and other records relating to the performance of the activities herein specified,
shall be made available for inspection by City or any Certified Public Accountant acting
on City's behalf, in order to ascertain performance of Agency under this Agreement.
Agency agrees to retain such records for not less than three (3) years.
SECTION 6. REPORTING AND MONITORING.
6.1 Agency shall comply with City's Reporting and Monitoring requirements by using
the following link to submit quarterly online reports detailing Agency activities related to
the use of City funds provided to Agency:
https://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/Budget-15/Contracted-Services-
Performance-Report-208
6.2 The online quarterly reports shall be due on October 15th, 2026, January 15th
2027, April 15th, 2027, and July 15th, 2027. Such reports shall include a performance
report on the program(s) supported by City funds and a financial report on the use of
City funds.
6.3 In alignment with the City Council's priority Financially Responsible, High-
Performance City Organization, with a focus on data-driven decisions, Agency must
demonstrate how its efforts advance participation by a wide variety of participants in its
programming. Agency should also identify community-level outcomes it is actively
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working to advance. Reporting should include program-level data disaggregated with
specific metrics the programming is aimed at advancing.
6.4 If Agency has an annual audit performed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the
annual audit report within sixty (60)days of audit completion. The Audit shall be submitted
by either an electronic or paper document to the Housing and Community Development
Director.
SECTION 7. DISCRIMINATION.
7.1 In carrying the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, color, familial status,
gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race,
religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
Agency shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are
employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to age,
color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national
origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of
pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
7.2 Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary
so that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in part with
any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this Agreement because
of age, color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability,
national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
If, through any cause, Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Agency of such and specifying the
effective date thereof not less than thirty (30) days before the effective date of such
termination. If Agency shall fail to cure its default to the satisfaction of City in City's sole
discretion within such thirty (30) day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated
at the end of such thirty (30) day period without further action of either party.
Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency shall return to City all unexpended funds
and/or any funds utilized for purposes other than stated in the Agreement.
SECTION 9. ASSIGNABILITY.
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Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval
of City.
SECTION 10. INSURANCE.
At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City copies
of Agency's insurance certificates showing compliance with the insurance requirements
of Insurance Schedule G, included as Exhibit C.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FOUR MOUNDS FOUNDATION
Brad M. Cava .gh ayor n Gronen, :card President
Witness:
AdrienneClerk
Trish L . Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A City Council Goals and Priorities
EXHIBIT B Memorandum of Understanding
EXHIBIT C Insurance Schedule G
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EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
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The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions on Thursday,Sept.25, THE CITY OF
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 • Water 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 • Ii
• Terminal Street Lift Station and Force Main s od-d II ' ,
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• Sports Complex Development ►fix � a . t .
• Stormwater Management Investments and I 1�J • ` f I �}'_ + _ ,
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• Bee Branch Gate&Pump Station Project4ft,, , . .'4.'. '
• Detention Ponds Maintenanceiiii
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• Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements x-
• Street Maintenance/Rehabilitation Program ;;.
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2040 Vision Statement -
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economy and expanding connectivity.Our residents experience `
healthy living and active lifestyles; have choices of quality,affordable, -- , '.+r:
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• Robust Local Economy:
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• Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: , -""a"'�
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• Sustainable Environment:
Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
• Connected Community: \
Equitable Transportation,Technology Infrastructure,and Mobility
• Diverse Arts,Culture,Parks,and Recreation Experiences and .
Activities
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,r MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS & MAJOR PROJECTS
' 1 _ __ It, - 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.
Iti.,'. P Healthy and Safe Community
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, -s,,a v • Access,Belonging and Community Action Plans
i. • Community Risk Reduction Program Implementation
• Fire Explorer Program Development
• • License Plate Reader Camera Deployments
• ,' • New Emergency Responder Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
•�‘i *,- System Implementation
�' • Police Radios Upgrade Implementation
`d! ¢ ' ‘ •• Public Health Preparedness Emergency Response Plan Update
+� ' -'< ,< • Traffic and Security Camera Deployments and Upgrades
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1• Sri Air it i^7' Fire Stations Improvement Projects
'" • • Crescent Community Health Center Facilities and Services
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• 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
• City Facilities Integrated Access Control Project
: `. • City Hall and City Hall Annex Renovations
} • City Website ADA Compliance
,... �• 1; . -41 Oi • Enterprise Asset Management System and Work Order System
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i 4,, ., • Federal Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan
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i� Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Implementation
4,,` -1 • Multicultural Family Center Management and Staffing Review
f • •. WiLj , •• • Organizational Culture Continuous Improvement:Exit Interviews
�,� # Y • I. • State Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan 2026
• Succession Plan for Intergovernmental Relations Position
Major Projects
tSz _ • Multicultural Family Center Elevator
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{, �- ~` - • Business Incentives Policies and Processes Review
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• Comprehensive Hotel Attraction/Incentive Policy
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• Electronic Bidding Software Implementation Connected Community
• Field of Dreams:Next Steps for City Support Management in Progress
• Minorityand/or Women-owned Business Enterprise • Jule 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 Iowa 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 Iowa
St.and Central Ave.
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• 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. -
• Rockdale Rd.Stormwater Project
• Water Department Deep Well No.7 Rehabilitation
• Water Department New Deep Well No.11 (part of PFAS
Remediation Plan)
• Water Department SCADA (Supervisory Control andt.:*
Data Acquisition) Overhaul • :j � ��`
• Water Main Creek Crossing Restoration Project
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EXHIBIT B
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the following services:
1. Further City's Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live;
2. Provide the HEART Program;
3. Comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Exhibit A; and
4. Support City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community, and to
encourage a wide range of participants.
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
1. Vendor shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, Iowa,for the coverage
required in Exhibit I prior to contract commencement. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most
current ACORD form approved by the Iowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certificate shall
include a statement under Description of Operations as to why the certificate was issued. Vendor Service
Agreement dated: July 1,2026
2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in Iowa and
all insurers shall have a rating of A or better in the current A.M. Best's Rating Guide.
3. Each certificate shall be furnished to: City of Dubuque, Finance Department,50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, 52001.
4. The Vendor shall be required to carry the minimum coverage/limits, or greater if required by law or other
legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required minimum coverage shall not be deemed a
waiver of such requirements by the City of Dubuque.
5. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of this
agreement.
6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate.
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is listed,the current edition of the form must be used unless an equivalent
form is approved by the Chief Financial Officer. The Vendor must identify or list in writing all deviations and
exclusions from the ISO form.
8. If Vendor's limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits then the Vendor's limits shall be
this agreement's required limits.
9. Vendor shall require all subcontractor's and sub-subcontractors to obtain and maintain during the
performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance Schedule and shall obtain
certificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and sub-subcontractors. Vendor agrees that it shall
be liable for the failure of a subcontractor and sub-subcontractor to obtain and maintain such coverage.
The City of Dubuque may request a copy of such certificates from the Vendor.
10. Vendor shall be responsible for deductibles/self-insured retention for payment of all policy premiums and
other costs associated with the insurance policies required below.
11. All certificates of insurance must include agent's name, phone number, and email address.
12. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, including endorsements, required by this Schedule at anytime.
13. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on changes in
risk or other special circumstances during the term of the agreement, subject to written mutual agreement
of the parties.
City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
(continued)
EXHIBIT I
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage Limit(any one occurrence) $50,000
Medical Payments $5,000
1) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made,form. The general liability
coverage shall be written in accord with ISO form CG 00 01 or business owners from BP 00 02.
All deviations from the standard ISO commercial general liability form CG 00 01, or business
owners from BP 00 02, shall be clearly identified.
2) Include ISO endorsement form CG 25 04"Designated Location(s)General Aggregate Limit."
3) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
4) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement(sample attached).
5) Include additional insured endorsement for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials,all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and their board members,
employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 20 10(Ongoing Operations)or its equivalent.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others Endorsement.
7) Policy shall include cancellation and material change endorsement providing thirty(30)days
advance written notice of cancellation, non-renewal, reduction in insurance coverage and/or
limits and ten(10)days written notice of non-payment of premium shall be sent to: City of
Dubuque, Finance Department, 50 West 13'Street, Dubuque, Iowa,52001.
City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
(continued)
B. WORKERS'COMPENSATION&EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Statutory benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as prescribed by Iowa
Code Chapter 85 as amended.
Coverage A Statutory—State of Iowa
Coverage B Employers Liability
Each Accident $100,000
Each Employee-Disease $100,000
Policy Limit—Disease $500,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
OR
If, by Iowa Code Section 851.A,the Vendor is not required to purchase Workers'Compensation Insurance,
the Vendor shall have a copy of the State's Nonelection of Workers'Compensation or Employers'Liability
Coverage form on file with the Iowa Workers'Compensation Insurance Commissioner, as required by Iowa
Code Section 87.22. Completed form must be attached.
C. POLLUTION LIABILITY
Coverage Required: Yes X No
Pollution liability coverage shall be required if the lessee, contracting party,or permittee has any pollution
exposure for abatement of hazardous or contaminated materials including, but not limited to petroleum
products,the removal of lead, asbestos, or PCBs. Pollution product and completed operations coverage
shall also be covered.
Each Coverage $2,000,000
Policy Aggregate $4,000,000
1) Policy to include job site and transportation coverage.
2) Include additional insured for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials,all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards,commissions and/or authorities and their board members,employees
and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 20 10(Ongoing Operations)or its equivalent and CG 20 37
(Competed Operations).
City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
INSURANCE - SCHEDULE G
(continued)
3) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement.
4) Provide evidence of coverage for 5 years after completion of project.
5) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recovery from Others Endorsement.
D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Coverage Required: Yes X No
If the required policy provides claims-made coverage:
1) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the agreement.
2) Insurance must be maintained,and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five(5)years
after completion of the work or services.
3) If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed and no replaced with another claims-made policy form with a
retroactive date prior to the date of the agreement,the contractor must provide"extended reporting"
coverage for a minimum of five(5)years after completion of the work services.
E. CYBER LIABILITY/BREACH $1,000,000
Coverage Required: Yes X No
Coverage for First and Third-Party Breach Liability, including but not limited to lost data and restoration,
loss of income and cyber breach of information.
F. UMBRELLA/EXCESS $1,000,000
X Yes No
The General Liability,Automobile Liability, and Employers Liability Insurance requirements may be satisfied
with a combination of primary and Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. If the Umbrella or Excess
Insurance policy does not follow the form of the primary policies, it shall include the same endorsements
as required of the primary policies including Waiver of Subrogation and Primary and Non-contributory in
favor of the City.
City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
Iowa Code Chapter 670, Liability of Governmental Subdivisions, provides cities with certain immunities
which may be available to you. Naming the City of Dubuque as an additional insured on your insurance as
is requested by this insurance schedule may result in your waiver of those immunities. If you would like to
preserve those immunities, please use this endorsement or an equivalent form. The preservation of
immunities is for your benefit.
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunity. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase of
this policy and the including of the City of Dubuque as an additional insured does not waive any of the
defenses of governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, under Code of Iowa
Section 670.4 as it is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coverage. The insurer further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only those claims
not subject to the defense governmental immunity under the Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it now
exists and as it may be amended from time to time.Those claims not subject to Code of Iowa Section
670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunity. City of Dubuque, Iowa, shall be responsible for asserting any
defense of governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written
request of the insurer.
4. Non-Denial of Coverage.The insurer shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurer shall not
deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque under this policy for reasons of
governmental immunity unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the
defense(s)of governmental immunity asserted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
5. No Other Change in Policy.The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise
change or alter the coverage available under the policy.
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AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference purposes the 1 st day of July 2026, is made and
entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, lowa (City) and Hawkeye Area Community
Action Program (Agency).
WHEREAS, Agency represents itself as technically and professionally qualified to provide
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free, reliable, and trusted source for
preparing tax returns for eligible individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, City has deemed it to be in the public interest to provide financial assistance
to be used to cover general operating expenses of Agency's program.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of their mutual promises hereinafter set forth, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE.
Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the services listed in the Memorandum
of Understanding Exhibit B.
SECTION 2. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES.
2.1 The City designates its Housing and Community Development Director, to act
as its representative with respect to the work to be performed under this Agreement, and
such person shall have authority to transmit instructions, receive information, interpret
and define the City's policies, and provide decisions in a timely manner pertinent to the
work covered by this Agreement. The City's Housing and Community Development
Director shall serve in this role until Agency has been advised in writing by City that such
authority has been revoked.
2.2 City will provide opportunities to demonstrate this support by inviting the Executive
Director of Agency and any employees working on services covered by this agreement
to participate in the following professional development opportunities and supporting
activities:
a) The opportunity to be active and engaged participants in peer learning
opportunities and strategic efforts;
b) The opportunity to attend workshops offered or sponsored by City, including
workshops that focus on developing teams and supporting organizational culture
work with a focus for creating resiliency and promoting a sense of belonging within
Agency and through Agency's work; and
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c) Assistance in creating quarterly status reports that demonstrate the ways in which
Agency's efforts are advancing the specific community-level outcomes for which
Agency is provided funding.
SECTION 3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE.
The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (the "Term").
SECTION 4. COMPENSATION.
4.1 City shall pay Agency Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000) as compensation for
the services provided by Agency, which payment shall constitute full and complete
compensation for such services.
4.2 The compensation shall be paid by City to Agency on a quarterly basis, within ten
(10) days after receipt by City of a requisition of quarterly sum from Agency.
SECTION 5. AUDIT AND EVALUATION.
Inasmuch as the funds to be provided to Agency by City are public funds, Agency agrees
that it will maintain books of account in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Standards together with necessary documentation to support all expenditures. The
records of Agency, including payroll accounts and other records of disbursements and
receipts, and other records relating to the performance of the activities herein specified,
shall be made available for inspection by City or any Certified Public Accountant acting
on City's behalf, in order to ascertain performance of Agency under this Agreement.
Agency agrees to retain such records for not less than three (3) years.
SECTION 6. REPORTING AND MONITORING.
6.1 Agency shall comply with City's Reporting and Monitoring requirements by using
the following link to submit quarterly online reports detailing Agency activities related to
the use of City funds provided to Agency:
https://www.cityofdubuque.org/FormCenter/Budqet-15/Contracted-Services-
PerFormance-Report-208
6.2 The online quarterly reports shall be due on October 15th, 2026, January 15tn
2027, April 15t", 2027, and July 15t", 2027. Such reports shall include a performance
report on the program(s) supported by City funds and a financial report on the use of
City funds.
6.3 In alignment with the City Council's priority Financially Responsible, High-
Performance City Organization, with a focus on data-driven decisions, Agency must
demonstrate how its efforts advance participation by a wide variety of participants in its
programming. Agency should also identify community-level outcomes it is actively
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working to advance. Reporting should include program-level data disaggregated with
specific metrics the programming is aimed at advancing.
6.4 If Agency has an annual audit performed, Agency shall provide City a copy of the
annual audit report within sixty (60)days of audit completion. The Audit shall be submitted
by either an electronic or paper document to the Housing and Community Development
Director.
SECTION 7. DISCRIMINATION.
7.1 In carrying the services under this Agreement, Agency shall not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, color, familial status,
gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national origin, race,
religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
Agency shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are
employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to age,
color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability, national
origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
Such action shall include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of
pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
7.2 Agency agrees and will undertake whatever affirmative measures are necessary
so that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activities funded in whole or in part with
any of the funds made available to Agency under the terms of this Agreement because
of age, color, familial status, gender identity, marital status, mental/physical disability,
national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, or sexual orientation.
SECTION 8. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
If, through any cause, Agency shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its
obligations under this Agreement, or if Agency shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Agency of such and specifying the
effective date thereof not less than thirty (30) days before the effective date of such
termination. If Agency shall fail to cure its default to the satisfaction of City in City's sole
discretion within such thirty (30) day period, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated
at the end of such thirty (30) day period without further action of either party.
Upon termination of this Agreement, Agency shall return to City all unexpended funds
and/or any funds utilized for purposes other than stated in the Agreement.
SECTION 9. ASSIGNABILITY.
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Agency shall not assign any interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval
of City.
SECTION 10. INSURANCE.
At the time of execution of this Agreement by Agency, Agency shall provide City copies
of Agency's insurance certificates showing compliance with the insurance requirements
of Insurance Schedule G, included as Exhibit C.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA HAWKEYE AREA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
bra Cavan-. ayor Matt aJeski, xecutive Officer
Witness:
—Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk
Trish L . Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT A City Council Goals and Priorities
EXHIBIT B Memorandum of Understanding
EXHIBIT C Insurance Schedule G
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EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES
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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,
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leadership in the community or with other governmental bodies.The policy agenda is
divided into top priorities and high priorities.
2025 - 2027 Top Prlol'Itles (in alphabetical order) 2025 - 2027 Hlgh PI'101'Itles (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 ■ �I�/ater 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 _ — �T-
• Sanitary Sewer Consent Decree Compliance �� �
• Terminal Street Lift Station and Force Main �"`- (
• Other Projects r� � _ �T � ; � __
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• 17th and Locust Street Stormwater Project ..�, ,,,,,,,_
• Bee Branch Gate&Pump Station Project � au��,�, � __ �
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• Individual Neighborhood Investments � '
• Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements � - - 6 � �'`-.:��`
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VISION & MISSION
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• City Bond Rating:Updated Credit Rating and Bond Sale
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��`�"�.��•�-�, � �'\� r ���'' • State Legislative Advocacy Agenda and Action Plan 2026
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• Succession Plan for Intergovernmental Relations Position
� Major Projects
�f°.��' �' �°���y,,, ��► ' j�� • Multicultural Family Center Elevator
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� F.�*, �� � • Business Incentives Policies and Processes Review
� �,�A�•. �"''F �� '� • Chaplain Schmitt Island Development: Hotel Project
� � r - `� • Comprehensive Hotel Attraction/Incentive Policy
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• Electronic Bidding Software Implementation Connected Community
• Field of Dreams:Next Steps for City Support Management in Progress
• Minorit and/or Women-owned Business Enterprise . Jule 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
• Historic Millwork District Green Space Plan
• Water Department 2025 Consumer Confidence
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
Mqjor 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. �, , �` �y
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Main Extensions from Edval Ln.to N.English Mill Rd. � , � . « � �`� ��^�:f
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• Rockdale Rd.Stormwater Project � "�� _ ,s � � "`�-��,,z�.��-""
• Water Department Deep Well No.7 Rehabilitation � _ ,� .��-, ���"�
• Water Department New Deep Well No.ll (part of PFAS � � 1� � �
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Remediation Plan) ti� �a Y� ��� - �,
• Water Department SCADA (Supervisory Control and r �"° �,� "- . "-� �
Data Acquisition) Overhaul �r� � ��"�' ; ��' ,,. , - „� �� ��
• Water Main Creek Crossing Restoration Project � "' � � `�' �y�`�'
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EXHIBIT B
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Agency shall provide within the City of Dubuque the following services:
1. Further City's Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live;
2. Provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program;
3. Comply with City Council goals and priorities set forth in Exhibit A; and
4. Support City's efforts to be a viable, livable, and equitable community, and to
encourage a wide range of participants.
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EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
1. Vendor shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, lowa,for the coverage
required in Exhibit I prior to contract commencement. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most
current ACORD form approved by the lowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certificate shall
include a statement under Description of Operations as to why the certificate was issued. Vendor Service
Agreement dated: July 1, 2026
2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in lowa and
all insurers shall have a rating of A or better in the current A.M. Best's Rating Guide.
3. Each certificate shall be furnished to: City of Dubuque, Finance Department, 50 W. 13t"Street, Dubuque,
lowa, 52001.
4. The Vendor shall be required to carry the minimum coverage/limits, or greater if required by law or other
legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required minimum coverage shall not be deemed a
waiver of such requirements by the City of Dubuque.
5. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of this
agreement.
6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate.
7. Whenever a specific ISO form is listed,the current edition of the form must be used unless an equivalent
form is approved by the Chief Financial Officer. The Vendor must identify or list in writing all deviations and
exclusions from the ISO form.
8. If Vendor's limits of liability are higher than the required minimum limits then the Vendor's limits shall be
this agreement's required limits.
9. Vendor shall require all subcontractor's and sub-subcontractors to obtain and maintain during the
performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance Schedule and shall obtain
certificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and sub-subcontractors. Vendor agrees that it shall
be liable for the failure of a subcontractor and sub-subcontractor to obtain and maintain such coverage.
The City of Dubuque may request a copy of such certificates from the Vendor.
10. Vendor shall be responsible for deductibles/self-insured retention for payment of all policy premiums and
other costs associated with the insurance policies required below.
11. All certificates of insurance must include agent's name, phone number, and email address.
12. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance
policies, including endorsements, required by this Schedule at any time.
13. The City of Dubuque reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on changes in
risk or other special circumstances during the term of the agreement, subject to written mutual agreement
of the parties.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
(continued)
EXHIBIT I
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage Limit(any one occurrence) $50,000
Medical Payments $5,000
1) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made,form. The general liability
coverage shall be written in accord with ISO form CG 00 01 or business owners from BP 00 02.
All deviations from the standard ISO commercial general liability form CG 00 01, or business
owners from BP 00 02, shall be clearly identified.
2) Include ISO endorsement form CG 25 04"Designated Location(s) General Aggregate Limit:'
3) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
4) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement(sample attached).
5) Include additional insured endorsement for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and their board members,
employees and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 2010(Ongoing Operations)or its equivalent.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others Endorsement.
7) Policy shall include cancellation and material change endorsement providing thirty(30)days
advance written notice of cancellation, non-renewal, reduction in insurance coverage and/or
limits and ten (10)days written notice of non-payment of premium shall be sent to: City of
Dubuque, Finance Department, 50 West 13t"Street, Dubuque, lowa, 52001.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
CITY OF DUBUQUE INSURANCE SCHEDULE G
(continued)
B. WORKERS'COMPENSATION &EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
Statutory benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as prescribed by lowa
Code Chapter 85 as amended.
Coverage A Statutory—State of lowa
Coverage B Employers Liability
Each Accident $100,000
Each Employee- Disease $100,000
Policy Limit—Disease $500,000
Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recover from Others endorsement.
OR
If, by lowa Code Section 851.A,the Vendor is not required to purchase Workers'Compensation Insurance,
the Vendor shall have a copy of the State's Nonelection of Workers'Compensation or Employers'Liability
Coverage form on file with the lowa Workers'Compensation Insurance Commissioner, as required by lowa
Code Section 87.22. Completed form must be attached.
C. POLLUTION LIABILITY
Coverage Required: Yes X No
Pollution liability coverage shall be required if the lessee, contracting party, or permittee has any pollution
exposure for abatement of hazardous or contaminated materials including, but not limited to petroleum
products,the removal of lead, asbestos, or PCBs. Pollution product and completed operations coverage
shall also be covered.
Each Coverage $2,000,000
Policy Aggregate $4,000,000
1) Policy to include job site and transportation coverage.
2) Include additional insured for:
The City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and
volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and their board members, employees
and volunteers. Use ISO form CG 20 10(Ongoing Operations)or its equivalent and CG 20 37
(Competed Operations).
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
INSURANCE - SCHEDULE G
(continued)
3) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement.
4) Provide evidence of coverage for 5 years after completion of project.
5) Include endorsement indicating that coverage is primary and non-contributory.
6) Policy shall include Waiver of Right to Recovery from Others Endorsement.
D. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Coverage Required: Yes X No
If the required policy provides claims-made coverage:
1) The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the agreement.
2) Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5)years
after completion of the work or services.
3) If coverage is cancelled or non-renewed and no replaced with another claims-made policy form with a
retroactive date prior to the date of the agreement,the contractor must provide"extended reporting"
coverage for a minimum of five (5)years after completion of the work services.
E. CYBER LIABILITY/BREACH $1,000,000
Coverage Required: Yes X No
Coverage for First and Third-Party Breach Liability, including but not limited to lost data and restoration,
loss of income and cyber breach of information.
F. UMBRELLA/EXCESS $1,000,000
X Yes No
The General Liability,Automobile Liability, and Employers Liability Insurance requirements may be satisfied
with a combination of primary and Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance. If the Umbrella or Excess
Insurance policy does not follow the form of the primary policies, it shall include the same endorsements
as required of the primary policies including Waiver of Subrogation and Primary and Non-contributory in
favor of the City.
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City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Vendors(Suppliers,Service Providers)
lowa Code Chapter 670, Liability of Governmental Subdivisions, provides cities with certain immunities
which may be available to you. Naming the City of Dubuque as an additional insured on your insurance as
is requested by this insurance schedule may result in your waiver of those immunities. If you would like to
preserve those immunities, please use this endorsement or an equivalent form. The preservation of
immunities is for your benefit.
PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT
1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunitv. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase of
this policy and the including of the City of Dubuque as an additional insured does not waive any of the
defenses of governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque, lowa, under Code of lowa
Section 670.4 as it is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time.
2. Claims Coverage. The insurer further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only those claims
not subject to the defense governmental immunity under the Code of lowa Section 670.4 as it now
exists and as it may be amended from time to time.Those claims not subject to Code of lowa Section
670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy.
3. Assertion of Government Immunitv. City of Dubuque, lowa, shall be responsible for asserting any
defense of governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written
request of the insurer.
4. Non-Denial of Covera�e.The insurer shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurer shall not
deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque under this policy for reasons of
governmental immunity unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the
defense(s)of governmental immunity asserted by the City of Dubuque, lowa.
5. No Other Change in Polic�The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise
change or alter the coverage available under the policy.
SPECIMEN
(DEPARTMENT MANAGER: FILL IN ALL BLANKS AND CHECK BOXES)
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