1940 March Council ProceedingsRegular Session, March 4th 1940
City Council
(Official)
Regular Session, March 4th, 1940.
Council met at 7:65 P. M.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thmupsou, Van Duel-
man, Wharton, City Manager Rhom-
berg.
Mayor Murphy stated that this is
the regular monthly meeting of the
City Council for the purpose of act•
ing upon such business as may pro-
perly come before the meeting,
Councilman Thompson move d
that the rules be suspended for the
purpose of allowing any one present
in the Council Chamber, who wish-
es to do so, to address the Council.
Seconded by Councilman Clark.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
IQays-None.
Mrs, Prank Kurt addressed the
Council requesting that the Daugh-
ters of Civil War Veterans be
granted a permit for the holding of
Flag Tag Day on June 3, 1940.
Councilman Clark moved that the
request be granted. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Glarle, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton,
Nays-Nmie.
Mr. Al Wunder addressed the
Council stating that on account of
the erection of the water reservoir
at West Third Street and College
Street that his property has deprec-
iated in value and that he is unable
to dispose of the same at a fair
price and requests the City Council
to assist him in disposing o£ his
property or that the City purchase
the same from him.
Councilman Clark moved that the
verbal request of Mr. Al Wunder le
referred to the City Council to view
the grounds, Seconded by Gotmcil-
man Whartml. Carried by the fol•
lowing vote;
Yeas-iVI a y o r Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, V(rhartmi.
Nays-None.
Communication of Tri-State Elec-
tric Construction Co., et al, submit-
ting additimr to the Electrical Or•
dinance, requesting that said orclin•
once he given Council consideration
and that said ordinance be adopted,
presented and read. Mr. A. J. Sta-
pleton amd Mr. George Kennelly ad-
dressed the Council stating that the
mason for presenting the addition
to the Electrical Ordinance was for
the better protection of life and pro•
perty and requested that said ordin-
ance be adopted. Mr. John A. Cun-
ningham addressed the Council sug-
gesting that Council give considera-
tion to the appointment of a con-
smuer member on the examinitrg
board, as proposed, in the addition
to the Electrical Ordinance.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the communication of Tri-
State Electric Construction Co., et
al, and the proposed addition to the
Electrical Ordinance be referred to
the City Solicitor' for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Clark. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Mrs. Wm,
Rowe in the amount of $100.00 for
personal injuries sustained in a fall
on icy crossing- at Spruce Street
and Julien Avenue presented and
read.
Councilman Clark moved to refer
the Notice of Claim to the City So-
licitor for investigation and report.
Seconded by Councilman Thomp-
son. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Lena Ober-
miller in the amount of $350.00 for
personal injuries sustained in a fall
on icy arossiug at the corner of 12th
Street and Central Avenue present-
ed and read.
Councilman Vau Duehnan moved
to refer the Notice of Claim to the
City Solicitor for investigation and
report. Seconded by Councilman
IVharton. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Mm'phy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Naffs None,
Original Notice of Suit of Jack-
son M. Sprague, Plaintiff, vs. City of
Dubuque, Defendant, in the amomrt
of $1,000.00 and interest thereon
From January 22, 1940, at 5 per teat,
presented and read.
Comrcihman Clark moved to refer
the Original Notice of Suit to the
City Solicitor for investigation and
report. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
lllg' YOte;
I e a s-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Comuuulicatiou of John H. Wei-
mer announcing his candidacy for
reappointment on the Local Board
of itevie`v presented and read.
30 Regular Session, March 4th, 19=10
Councilman Clark moved to refer
the communication to the City
Council. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councii•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Carl A. Clark request-
ing a refund iu the amount of
$25.D0 on his cigarette permit, as he
has discontinued business as of Jan•
nary 3, 1940, presented and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the request be granted and that the
City Auditor be instructed to draw
a warrant in the amount of $25.00
in favor of Carl A. Clark to cover
the amount of refund granted. Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Duelman.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Thompson, Van Due 1 rn a n ,
Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Clark not voting.
Petition of Dubuque Printing
Pressmen and Assistants Union No.
225 requesting a permit to spons~'
a carnival to be held at the grounds
outside the Athletic Field on the
Fourth Streot Extension, the ten-
tative dates selected are from May
13th up to and including Sunday,
May 19, 1940, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the request be grouted. Sec-
onded by Councilman Thompson.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the motion of Councilman Van Duel-
man be amended and that the re•
quest be granted upon Payment of
fees. The amended motion of Coun-
cilman Wharton received no sec-
ond. The m°igiual motion of Coun-
cilman Van Duelman carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man.
Nays-None.
Councilman Wharton not voting.
Petition of Ladies' Auxiliary to
Leo Schwind Post No. 508, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, requesting per-
mission for the holding of a Poppy
Day Sale on May 18, 1940, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Clarlc moved that the
request be granted. Seconded by
Councilman Van Duehnau. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor' Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Sarah Koehler, re-
ferred to the City Council by the
Board of Supervisors, requesting
suspension of the 1939 taxes on
Lot 15 of Jackson School Subdivi-
sion, presented and read.
Councilman Clark moved to refer
the petition to the City Solicitor for
investigation and report. Seconded
by Councilman Thompson. Carried
by the following vote,
Yeas-Mayor Mm'phy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Ordinance No. 2-40. An ordin-
ance amending and changing the
Zoning Map of the City of Dubuque
as provided by Ordinance No. 3-34,
designated "Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Dubuque", so as to
change to "Local Business District"
certain defined territory now de-
linrfted a "Two•Family Residence
District," and declaring an emerg•
ency, said ordinance having been
passed upon first and second read-
ings on February 26, 1940, present-
ed and read a third time.
Ordinance No. 2-40
An ordinance amending and
changing the Zoning Map of the
City of Dubuque as provided by Or•
dinauce No. 3-34, designated "Zom
ing Ordinance of tle City of Du-
buque," so as to change to "Local
Business District" certain deflned
ter~~itory now delimited as "Two-
Family Residence District," and de•
daring an emergency.
WHEREAS, it is deemed advis-
able by this Council to amend the
Zoning Map of the City of Dubuque
as provided by Ordinance No. 3-34
designated as "Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Dubuque" so as to
change to "Local Easiness District"
certain defined territory now delim-
ited as "Two-Family Residence Dis-
trict"; and
WHEREAS, notice of such pro•
posed change has been published as
provided by law and an opportunity
afforded to all interested parties to
object thereto at a public meeting
held at 7:30 o'clock p. m., February
26, 1940; and
WHEREAS, no objections have
been filed or made to the proposed
changes; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DU-
BUQUE:
Section 1. That the Zoning Map
be, and the same is hereby amend-
ed and changed as follows: by
changing from "Two-Family Resi-
dence District" to "Local Business
District" the area described as fol-
lows:
"Commencing at the Westerly
end of the present Local Business
District at Dodge and Bluff Streets
at a point 100 feet Northerly of the
Northerly property line of Dodge
Regular Session, March 4th, 1940 31
Street, thence Westerly parallel to,
and 100 feet Northerly from, the
Northerly property line of Dodge
Street to the Easterly lice of Lot 1
of 2 of Mineral Lot 66, thence
Southerly to the center line of
Dodge Street, thence Westerly
along the center line of Dodge
Street to a point 32S feet Westerly
of the Westerly line of the South•
erly 100 feet of Lat 2 of 2 of Min-
eral Lot 66, thence Northerly to a
point 100 feet Northerly from the
Northerly property line of Dodge
Street, thence Westerly 384 feet
along a line parallel to, and 100 feet
Northerly from, the Northerly pro-
perty line of Dodge Street, thence
Southerly to the center line of
Dodge Street, thence Easterly
along the center line of Dodge
Street, to the center line of Bryant
Street, thence Southerly along the
center line of Bryant Street to a
point 100 feet Southerly from the
Soutlerly property line of Dodge
Street, thence Easterly on a line
parallel to, and 100 feet Southerly
from, the Southerly property line of
Dodge Street to the Westerly end
of the present Local Business Dis-
trict at Dodge and Bluff Streets,
thence Northerly along the Wester•
ly end of the present Local Busi-
ness District at Dodge and Bluff
Streets to the point of beginning."
Sec. 2. This ordinance b e i n g
deemed urgent and of immediate
necessity shall be in force and ef•
fect from and after its final pass-
age, adoption and approval by the
City Council and publicatimr as pro-
vided by law.
Passed upon first and second
readings this 2fith day of February,
194x.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 4th day oY March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councilmen.
Attest: J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Published officially in The Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper this 6th
day of March, 1940.
J. J. SHEA,
3.6-1T. City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duelman proved
the adoption of the ordinance. Se~-
ouded by Councilman Clark. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Council Proceedings for the
month of January, 1940, presented
for approval.
Councilman Clark moved that
the Council Proceedings for the
month of January, 1940, be ap-
proved as printed. Seconded by
Councihnau Wharton. Carried b®,f
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March 4, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: -At the session of
the City Council held December 26,
1939, I was instructed to confer
with A. J. Stapleton on the matter
of his claim for repair of the sewer
connection in front of his residence
at S64 South Grandview Avenue.
The claim was received at the No•
venrber 27th meeting and reported
on December 19,1939.
Pursuant to your instructions I
have met with Mr. Stapleton and
find that the sanitary sewer connec-
tion from the main sewer to the
curb was defective and recommend
that the Auditor he instructed to
drs,w a warrant in favor of A. J.
Stapleton iu the amount of $60.00 hi
full settlement of his claim.
Respectively submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the recommendation of City Man-
ager Rhomberg be approved and
that the City Auditor be instructed
to draw a warrant in the amount of
$60.00 iu favor of A. J. Stapleton
as settlement in full of his claim for
repair of the sewer connection in
front of his residence at 364 South
Grandview Avenue. Seconded by
Councilman Clark. Carried by the
following- vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clar°k, Thompson Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Naps-None.
March 4, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: -At the session of
the City Council held February 26,
1940, the petition of John R. Blon-
diu et a] requesting the installation
of a street light ou Roosevelt Street
nricl-way between the present lights
located at Prescott and Jansen
Streets was referred to the Council
to view the grounds.
The Council did so view the
grounds the same evening and de-
cided to grant the petition. I rec-
.
32 Regular Session, Nlarch 4th, 1940
ommend that the action of the
Council in granting the Petition be
confirmed,
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the decision of the City Coun•
cil be confirmed. Seconded by Coun•
Gilman Clark. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 10-40
A resolution in relation to the ap-
propriation of the consolidated tax
levy in ratio, as provided by law,
for the fiscal year beginning April
1, 1940, and ending March 3I, 1941,
Whereas, the City Council of the
Gity of Duluque has heretofore
caused to be levied a consolidated
tax in accordance with the provis-
ions of Section 6217 of the Code of
Iowa 1935, included within which
are the taxes for the General, Grad-
ing, Improvement, Sewer and Light
Funds, and the estimated revenue
to be derived from such tax has
been determined to be $233,305.00,
and it is now deemed necessary and
advisable to determine the ratio
upon evhich such funds and Pur-
poses included therein: NOW,
THEREFORE,
Be it Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Duluque that the
estimated revenue from the eonsol•
idated tax levy be and the same is
lereby appropriated in the ratio
herein appointed to the General
Grading, Improvement, Sewer and
Light funds, such sums to le set
aside for the use of each of such
funds, as provided ly law, as fol-
lows
General Fuud ...............,...$167,933.00
Grading Fund .................... 10,000.00
Improvement Fund ....,....~ 14,000.00
Sewer Fund ........................ 2,000.00
Light Fund ........................ 39,372.00
Total ...............................$233,305.00
Be it further resolved, tlat the
estimated revenue to le derived
front the tax upon agricultural
Lands within the City be appro-
priated in the sarn of $106.00 to the
General Fuud, making the total of
said Geuerai Foul $168,038.00.
Be it further resolved that the
provisions of this resolution are de-
clared to be necessary as in the
preservation of the best interests of
the City of Dubuque and the same
slap take effect aud~ be in force
frotm amd after the adoption hereof
by the City Council, as provided ly
law.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 4th day of March, 1940,
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councilmen,
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilmah Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Clark, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
March 1, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Duluque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: - In accordance with
the provisions of lag as City Man-
ager, Ihave prepared an annual
budget for the fiscal year April 1,
1940 to March 31, 1941, based upon
estimated income and expenses for
the various departments of the City
of Duluque, including certain
changes as were approved and auth-
orized by the City Council. These
estimates slow departmental ap-
propriations for each department
for the preceding year (1939-40) and
also the increases or decreases, as
were determined for the ensuing
year (1940.1941).
Tlis budget is submitted to the
City Council for tentative approval
and the same will be published as
required ly law in order that ob-
jections thereto may be made be-
fore final action is taken on this
ludget lay the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City 11lanager.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the communication of City
Manager Rhotnberg he received and
oracle a matter of record. Seconded
by Councilman Wharton. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas -lllayor Murply, Council-
men Clark, Tlompson, Van Duel-
man, tiVltarton.
Nays-None.
Re;ttlar Sessirnt, I4lareh 4th, 19-K1 33
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET PRE•
PARED BY THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR, 1940.41
Notice is hereby given that the City Manager of the City of Du-
bnque has prepared a budget on the basis of estimates of the ex-
penses of the various departments of said City for the fiscal year
beglming April 1, 1940, and ending March 31, 1941, and such de-
partmental estimates show expenses of each department for the pre-
ceding year in addition thereto, the City Council has caused to lie
prepared a budget for said fiscal year on the basis of estimates of
the expenses of the several departments of said City, such estimates
showing therein not only the purpose for which the consolidated tax
Ievy authorized by Section 6217 of the Code of Iowa. 1935 is to he used,
but iu addition thereto, the purpose for which all other tax levies
heretofore made are to be used, inchtdiug revenues from miscellaneous
sources, the apportionment of the consolidated tax levy having hereto-
fore been determined by said Council and incorporated in a resolution
for such purpose. This budget will be considered for final adoption
by the City Council at a special meeting to be held in the Council
Chamler at the Cfty Ha11 on the 20th day of March, 1940, at 7:30
o'clock p. m. Any taxpayer objecting thereto or protesting to the
same, or to guy item thereof, or any omission therefrom, shall pre-
sent his objections to said Council on or before that date.
This notice is given pm'suant to the direction of the City Comtcil.
3-5--1T. J. J. SHEA, City Clerk.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1940.41
Distribution of Consolidated Tax Levy
General Fund .......... .........................................._.......,., .,,..,.. ,...$167,933.00
Grading Fund ..................._ ............,.....,........,....,,.........,.......,....,.,.. 10,000.00
Improvement Fund ...................._.., .......,....,.................,..,... ...... 14,000.00
Sewer Fund ._ ................._............,.........,,........,,....,..............,.......,...... 2,000.00
Light Fund ................................................................................... 39,372.00
Total ......................... ..._......,_.........,..,.....,,...,,............,..,...,., .. $233,305.00
SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR 1940.41 FISCAL OPERATION
A. From Taxes and Moneys and Credits
L~~cr Re;ular illonr~•s and
Fund- iu 3(itls Tus Credits Total
Consolidated ........._.. ....... 6,R7S $227,429.00 $ 6,876.00 $233,305.00
Bond Interest ........... ....... 0905 23,411,00 G05.00 24,016.00
Band Retirement ..... ....... 1.800 59,519.00 1,538.00 61,057.00
Fire 111aiuteuance ..... ..,.... 3.423 113,186.00 2,924.00 116,110.00
Fire Equipment ....... ...... 0.370 12,234.00 316.00 12,650.00
Garlage Disposal and
St. Cleaning ............... . 0.493 16.302.00 421.00 16,723.00
Park ...................._...,..,...., . 0.616 20,369.00 526.00 20,895.00
Police Pension ._.....,.,.., . 0.399 13,193.00 341.00 13,534.00
Fire Pension ........_..,..... . 0.631 20,565,00 539.00 21,404.00
Library Operation ._..... . 0.791 26,155.00 67G.00 26,831.00
11lain Sewer ................._. . 0.493 16,302,00 421.00 1G,723.00
Playground and Swint-
ming Pool ................._ . 0,375 12,400.00 320.00 12,720.00
Dock Operation ............. . 0.492 16,269.00 420.00 16,659.00
Dock Bond and Interes t 1.053 34,818.00 900.00 35,718.00
Snow Removal ............... . 0.167 5,522.00 143.00 5,665.00
Emergency ...................... . 0.957 32,636.00 543.00 33,479,00
Subtotals .................... 19.616 $650,610.00 $ 1G,S09.00 $667,419.00
Road Tax ou Agricultur al Lauds (General F und)._......... ..$ 105.00
Library Tax on Agricul tural La nds (Library Ftmd)...,_..,.., .. 66.00
Grand Total Receipts from Taxes as Levied August, 1939 $667,690.00
'Phe glove estimate is based on a revised taxable value of $33,913r
553.00, which is the assessed vahie for 1940.41 operation upon which
the 19.G76 mill levy and the adjustment of moneys and credits equal
to $16,809.00 amounts to $665,419.00, plus taxes on agricultural lands
equal to $171,00, totals $667,590.00, as obtained from the Comtty
Auditor.
34 Regular Session, 11Iarch 4th, 1940
The millage for 1939-40 operation was 19.766 mills on a taxable
valuation (100'm oP assessed value) of $33,362,735.00 amounting to
$643,4^r 9.00, plus Moneys and Credits of $15,953.00, plus tales on
Agricttltw~al lands of $172.00, totalling $659,604,00.
GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
13, From Miscellaneous Sources, 1940.41
Excavation Permits ............................... .... ................................... $ 100.00
Police Court Returns 9,000.00
Electrical Permits ..,.... 1,600.00
Plumbing Permits ......................................................................... 1,400.00
Bttilding Permits ................................................................................ 1,800.00
Franchise Tas ........................................_.......................................... 600.00
Scale Fees ........................................................................................... 200.00
State Higlrtvay NIaintenauce 2,790.00
Sale of Real Property 500.00
Dieting Prisoners .., ... .. 100.00
Ambulance Fees _... 1,200.00
Dog' Licenses 700,00
Business Licenses ..... 4,000.00
14liscellaueaus Rentals ....................... ......... 700.00
Cigarette Permits . .,.. 12,000.00
Beer Permits 20,000.00
Miscellaneous gales ..,. 360.00
Swimmiug~ Pool Receipts 2,500.00
Niilk Inspection Fees .,. 1,700.00
Department Receipts .. .....,,. 2,500.00
Board of Education (Norse) ..... ., ........ „ ..,.. 1,250.00
Total General rlliscellaneous Receipts ....... ............... $ 05,000.00
L13RARY FUND
Fines, Boot Rentals. etc...,, . _ ... ... ... ............. ... ... .._ $ 1,500.00
PARK FUND
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940.. $ 1,000.00
Collections, Concessions, etc. ... .„ 750.00
Total .... ...... ... .... ........... .. .............. $ 1,750.00
PLAYGROUND AND SWIM1191NG POOL FUND
Board of Education (Playgrouudsl _.,.... .$ 2,000.00
Slcatiug Receipts ........._ . .... .. ....... .... 200.00
Athletic Field Fees ..... ......... .............. ....................... . 375.00
Total ... .... . ...... .............. ... ............... ........... ......... .$ 2,575.00
DOCK FUND
l~~harfage Fees ....., $ 1,300.00
Harbor Rentals, Leases, etc. 960.00
Total ......................................................._............._....,..........,...,. .$ 2,260.00
POLICE PENSION FUND
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940 ................................._.......,........ $ 201.00
Contributions from -tmbers ...._ __ . 1,000.00
Total ... ..... ............ ......... „ . ...,..... .. ........, . ...... . $ 1,201.00
FIRE PENSION FUND
Estimated Balance Apr21 1, 1940. $ 4,059.00
Cmrtributions from Members ... _... ..... 1,300.00
Total......._ ........................................._................_.... ......_..... ,.$ 5,359.00
Total Estimated Miscellaneous Revenues. .., .. „ ... ..$ 79,645.00
Total Taxes, 111ouegs and Credits_......... $667,590.00
Total Estimated City Revenue ........... ............ .......... .$747,235.00
Regular Session, 11~Iarc11 4th, 194f) 3,
WATER WORKS DIVISION
(Self Supporting)
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940 .................................................. $ 10,000.00
Estimated 1940-41 ~S~ater Revenue ......................... ................ 150,450.00
Total ..................... ...............................................................$160,450.00
Estimated Grand Total City Retrenue and 5',~ater
Division ....._ ................... ..... ..................._....................$907,685.00
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
APPROPRIATIONS FOR 7HE FISCAL YEAR
APRIL 1, 1940 TO MARCH 31, 1941
GROUP I-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
(General Fund)
dppiopiiations ~lpprotiiaHon.
1939-d0 Proposed 19iD~p7.
Item 10'I-Counal
B. Travel..,. $ 175.00 $ 175.00
J. I4liscellaneou5 .,..,. 25.00 25.00
Totals _ ..... .. ........... . ........$ 200.00 $ 200,00
Item 102-City Manager's Office
A. Salary City lllanaget (80!Icl. ~°$ 4,800.00 ~`$ 4,800.00
A. Salary Secretary 1,800.00 1,800.00
A. Salary Stenographer .. .... .. ....... 1,440.00 1,440.00
B. Travel .,.. .._ .......... ........ .. ....... ..... 100.00 100.00
C. Office ....... ... _._ ... ...,... 125.00 125,00
D. Printing _.... 15.00 15.00
F. llaiuteuance ... „ ..,, _ .. 200.00 200.00
G. 1~Iaterial and Supphes .. .... 325.00 326.00
Totals . ..... .. _. ........... $ S,SO5.00 $ S,S05.00
Item 103-city Clerk's Office
A. Salary City Clerlt ....... _ ... .... ........... $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
A. Salary Extra Help ...... ......... ..... ...... 150.00 150.00
G. -laterial and Supplies ............ ..... ....... 15.00 75.00
Totals _ ...., $ 2,725.00 $ 2,725.00
Item 104-City Auditor's Office
A. Salary City Auditor (80%)~~~~ ~ ~ ~`$ 1,960.00 ~$ 1,960.00
F. NIainteuance ..,,...... 50.00 50.00
G. Material and Supplies ..... .... .............. 100.00 100.00
Totals „ ........... .. ...... ..... ... . $ 2,110.00 $ 2,110.00
Item 105-City Treasurer's Office
A. Salary City Treasurer (80,~~). ~'$ 1,920.00 ~'$ 1,920.00
A. Salary Stenographer (5D%l.. 600.00 500.00
D. Printing and Adverttsmg~ . 25.00 25.00
F. Nlaiutenance ....,...., 25.00 25.00
G. -laterial and Supphes ..,,.,.. 150.00 150.00
1. Surety Bond ... ..., 50.00 50,00
Totals .............. ......... ......... .............. $ 2,670.00 $ 2,670.00
(' ~;ote: 20% of Salaries oY City -4anag'er, City Aud itor a nd City
Treasm•er are paid directly by Water De pt.)
Item 106-City Solicitor's Office
lpp a utmiatious ~pp ropriatiuns
1939 d0 I'rapo aed 19~U~~1
A. Salary City Solicitor ......,...., 1
$ 3,800.00 $ 3,300.00
B. Travel 40.00 40.00
C. Office ...,. 40.00 40.00
G. Material and Supphes _ . 35.00 85.00
Totah ........_ .... .. ......... .......... $ 3,965.00 $ 3,965.00
Item 108-City Assessors Office
A. Salary Crty Assessor ....... $, . , $ 1,500.00
A. Salary Deputy Assessors ...._ _ 1,125.00
G. lllaterial and Supphes 25.00 25.00
J. Eoard of Revtew ., 600.00 600.00
Totals .. ._....... $ G25.00 $ 3,250.00
36 Regular Session, 1larch ~}ih, 19=~O
Item 109-Civil Engineer's Office
A. Salary Rodman ......,..._ ..................... .........$ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
C. Office .................................................... ........ 10.00 10.00
E. Equipment .................. ..................... ........... 50.00 50.00
F. Maintenance ...................................... ......... 500.00 500.00
G. Material and Supplies .................... ....._.. 500.00 500.00
Totals .....................................................$
Item 113-City Elections
A. Salaries Clerks, etc . ..................._........,...$
G. Material and Supplies ..............................
J. Rents .........................................................
2,560.00 $ 2,560.00
500.00 $ 500.00
400.00 400.00
50.00 50.00
Totals ......................................................$ 950.00
Item 114-City Buildings
A. Salaries Janitors ................................. .......$ 2,000.00
E. Equipment ............ ......................._.... ....... 1,500.00
F. Maintenance and Repairs .............._ ...... 2,500.00
G. Material and Supplies ....................... ...... 1,000.00
H. Heat and Light .................._...,.....,..... ....,.. 2,900.00
L Insurance (3 Year) .......................... ......... .............
Totals _ .............................._.......... ...... $ 9,900.00
Item 115-Police Caurt
A. Salary Police Judge .......................... .......$ 1,500.00
G. Material and Supplies ....................... ...... 15.00
Totals ................................ ..._...., ...... $ 1,515.00
Etem 116-Civil Service Commission
G. il4aterial and Supplies ............ .......... .......$ 50.00
J. -4isce1laneotus ._ ..............._........~........ ...,... 50.00
$ 950.00
$ 2,000.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
2,900.00
550.00
$ 10,450.00
$ 1,500.00
15.00
$ 1,515.00
$ 50.00
50.00
Totals ..................................................... $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Subtotals Group I, General Admin-
istration ..........................................$ 30,125.00 $ 39,300.00
GROUP II-PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY
Item 118-Polico Department (General Fund)
Rate Per Mo.
A. Salary Chief of Police....$ 2,700.00 (1) @ $230.00 $ 2,760.00
A. Salary Senior Capt'n (1) 2,100.00 (1) @ $175.00 2,100,00
A. Salaries Captains (2)...... 3,720.00 (2) @ $156.00 3,720.00
A. Salaries Detectives (4).... 7,200.00 (4) ~ $150.00 7,200.00
A. Salaries Desk Serg'ts (3) 5,580.00 (3) C~ $156.00 5,580,00
A. Salaries Motorcycl'ts (2) 3,480.00 (2) [~ $145.00 3,430.00
A. Salaries Patrolmen (25) 42,000.00 (25) Cf $140.00 42,000.00
(After First Year)
A. Salat~es Matrons f2).._.... 2,400.00 (2) n $100.00 2,400.00
A. Salaries Special Officers.. 100.00 100.00
B. Travel .................................. 50.00 50.00
C. Office .................................. 425.00 425.00
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D. Printing ............................. 50.00 50.00
E. Equipment .._ ................... 2,000.00 3,000.00
F. -laintenauce ..................... 2,200.00 2,200.00
G. -'Iaterial and Supplies...... 2,700.00 3,700.00
J•1. Feeding Prisoners .............. 900.00 900.00
J•2. Miscellaneous (injuries).. 300.00 300.00
Totals ..................._...,..$ 77,905.00 $ 77,965.00
Item 119A-Fire Department M aintenance Fun d
A. Salary Fire Chief ............ $ 2,760.00 (1) a $230.00 $ 2,7G0.00
A. Salaries Sen'r Capt'ns (2) 3,960.00 (2) @ $165.00 3,960.00
A, Salaries Captains (5)...... 9,300.00 (5) C~ $155.00 9,300.00
A. Salaries Lieutenants (7) 12,180.00 (7) c~ $145.00 12,180.00
A. Salaries Engineers (4).... 6,960.00 (4) C~ $145.00 6,960.00
A. Salaries Firemen (34)...... 65,800.00 (34) @ $140.00 58,S00.00
(After First Year)
A. Salaries Firemen (2)........ 3,000.00 (2) ~ $125.00 3,000.00
(During First Year)
B. Travel ............................... 50.00 50.00
Regular Session, 11~Iarch -kth, 1940 37
C. Office .................................... 650.00 650.00
D. Printing .............................. 35.00 35.00
F. Maintenance ....................... 2,600.00 2,600.00
F. Repairs to Buildings,......... 7,000.00 7,000.00
G. 114aterial and Supplies...... 2,700.00 2,700.00
H. Heat, Light ........................ 3,300.00 3,300.00
I. Insurance ............................ 200.00 200.00
J-1. Miscellaneous (Injuries)., 1,200.00 1,200.00
J-2. Interest on Warrants........ 160.00 160.00
J-3. Reserve for Emerg~eucy.... 1,747.00 1,265.00
Totals ............................$116,602.00 $116,110.00
Item 1196-Fire Equipment Fund
E. Equipment ......................... $ 12,510.00 $ 12,550.00
item 120-Fire and Polico Alarm (General Fund)
A. Salary City Electrician ......................... ..$ 1,950.00 $ 1,950.00
A. Salary Asst. City Electrician ............... _ 1,300.00 1,300.00
A. Salary Extra Help .......:.......................... .. 100.00 100.00
C. Office ..................... _..,._.......................,..... _ 100.00 100.00
E. Equipment .................................................. .. 150.00 150.00
F. 14aintenauce ......................._._~.....~.._..... .. 150.00 150.00
G. Material and Supplies ........................... _. 200.00 200.00
H. Heat, Light and Power .._ ..................._ .. 200.00 200.00
I. Insurance (3 Year) ........................_...... ......., .......... 40.00
Totals .................................................. ..$ 4,650.00 $ 4,690.00
Item 121-Building Commissioner's Office (General Fund and PAiscel-
laneous General Revenues)
A. Salary Building Conuuissioner ............ ..'`$ 3,000.00 '~`$ 3,000.00
A. Salary Stenographer (20% Time)...... .... 200.00 200.00
C. Office ....................................................... .... 25.00 25.00
F. Maintenance ............................................ .... 150.00 150.00
G. Material and Supplies .............._,....,.. .... 100.00 100.00
Totals ...,........_ .................................... .. $ 3,475.00 $ 3,475.00
(General Fund-$1,675.00; Fees -$1,500.00) (No te: Includes
Civil Engineering Duties.)
€tem 122-Plumbing Inspector's Office (General Fund and Mi scellane-
ous General Revenues)
A. Salary Plumbing Inspector .................. ... $ 2,160.00 $ 2,160.00
A. Salary Stenographer (15% Time).... .... 150.00 150.00
C. Office ......................................_...,....,....... .... 25.00 25.00
D. Printing ................... ............................. .... 15.00 15.00
G. i1'Iaterial and Supplies . ._ ... ... ~. _, 511.00 50,00
3-1. Plumbing Board ...................................... .... 30.00 30.00
Totals ..._,......_ .............................. ... $ 2,430.00 $ 2,430.00
(General Fuud-$1,030.00; Fees- $1,400.00.)
Item 123-Electrical Inspector's Offiice (General Fund and Mi scellane-
ous General Revenues)
A. Salary Electrical Inspector,...,..., ..._.. ....$ 2,220.00 $ 2,220.00
A. Salary Stenographer (15% Time),._.. .,_ 150.00 160.00
C. Office ..... ....................................._...._... ... 25.00 25.00
D. Printing' ................................................... .... 15.00 15.00
F. Maintenance ..,,........_ .........................._. .... 115.00 175.00
G. Material and Supplies ......................... .... 100.00 100.00
Totals ............................................... ....$ 2,635.00 $ 2,655.00
(General Fund-$1,085.00; Fees -$1,600.00.)
item 124-Dog Pound (Miscellaneous Gen eral Revenues)
J. Enforcement Dog Ordinance .............. ....$ 150.00 $ 150.00
Subtotals Group lI, Protection of Life
and Property ........................._....,.. ...,$220,407.00 $220,055,00
GROUP III-HEALTFI AND SANITATION
Item 125-Health Operation (General Fu nd)
A. Salary Director (Part Time) .............. ....$ 1,300.00 $ 1,800,00
A. Salary Sanitary inspector .. ............. .... 1,450.00 1,450.00
A. Salary Clerk ......,...._ .... .................. .... 1,080.00 1,030.00
A. Saiaty Restaurant Inspectm~ . ............ .... 1,080.00 1,030.00
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A. Salary Head School Nttrse (10 MoJ...~ 1,700.00 1,700.00
A. Salary School Nurse ............._,... .,....,.... 1,400.00 1,400.00
A. Salary School Nurse ........... ................ 1,350.00 1,350.00
A. Salary School Nurse ._ ............................ 1,250.00 1,250.00
B. Travel ........................ ............_................. 50.00 50.00
C. Office ..........................._....,...,......_......,...,. 150.00 150.00
D. Printing ........... .......... .._.................,.......... 50.00 50.00
E. Equipment .__ .........._ ................................ 50.00 50.00
E. Maintenance (2 cars) ................................ 250.00 250.00
G. 11laterial and Supplies ................................ 400.00 400.00
J-1. Labm~atory Expense ................................ 900.00 900.00
J•2. Miscellaneous ............................................ 100.00 100.00
Totals ... ........... _...,........................,...,., $ 13,000.00 $ 13,060.00
Item 126-Control of Contagious Diseases
J. Control oY Contagious Diseases........._ $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00
Item 127-Sewer Maintenance (Main Sewer Fund)
A, Salaty Sewer Foreman ........................... .$ 1,S00,0U $ 1,500.00
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rorers 5,500.00 S,500.00
E. E aupm llt
q 500.00 500.00
F. 114amtenance ....................................._...,,.. , 700.00 700.00
G. -laterial and Supplies _.., . „ .............. . 300.00 300.00
J-1. Power far Suer Pumps ....................... . 1,300.00 1,300.00
Totals ................................................... .$ 13,100.00 $ 13,100.00
Item 128-Garbage Disposal (General Fund)
J. Contract Yor Garbage Collection and
Disposal . _ . ....... ......._..... ........$ 15,000.00 $ 15,490.00
Item 129-Milk Inspection (General Fund and Miscel laneous General
Revenues)
A. Salary Milk Inspector ..,. $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
E. Equiptent ... ... 160.00 160.00
F. IlIaintenanee of Inspector's Cat .._. 300.00 300.00
G. Material and Supplies .......,._..._ ,.......... 100.00 100.00
Totals ..................................... ......._.. $ 2,360.00 $ 2,360.00
(Mint Inspector's Fees-$1 ,700.00; General- $000.00).
Subtotals Group III, Health and
Sanitation $ 47,720.00 $ 45,210.00
GROUP IV-HIGHWAYS AND STREET L IGHTS
Ite m 131-Highways Administration (General Fund)
A. Salary Timekeeper $ 1,500.00 $ 1,300.00
F. Maintenance .,...... 100.00 100.00
G. Material and Supphes .,... _ .. 150,00 150.00
Totals ... .... . $ 2,050,00 $ 2,050.00
Item 132-Street Repairing and Grading (General Fund and Grading
Fund)
A. Wages Laborers $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
E. Equipment ......,.. 4,500.00 4,500.00
F. Maintenance ....................................... ...... 4,500.00 4,500.00
G. &laterial and Supplies 5,500.00 5,500.00
Totals ...... .. _ . ......$ 29,500.00 $ 29,500.00
(General-$24,500.00; Gradtug $5,000.00.)
Item 133-City Garage (General Fund)
A. Salary Head Mechanic ..... $ 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00
A. Salary iVlechanics 5,200 00 5,200.00
C. Office .. 75.00 75.00
E. Equipment 500.00 500.00
F. Maintenance ou Garage ..... 400.00 400.00
G. Material and Supphes 325.00 325.00
H. Heat, Light, Power 2,500.00 2,500.00
I. Insurance on Garage ....................... ...... 50.00 50.00
Totals .............................................. ......$ 11,350.00 $ 11,350.00
Item 134-Ash and Can Collections (General Fund)
A. Wages Drivers and Laborers .......... ......$ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
Regular Session, 11~Iarch =4th, 19-IO 39
F. -laiutenauce ............................................... 1,400,00 1,400.00
G. Material and Supplies ....................._.._., 500.00 500.00
Totals ................................. .................$ 9,900.00 $ 9,900.00
Item 138-Street and Traffic Signal Lighting (Light Fund)
H. Total for Street Lighting and Traffic
Signals ... ..... .. ............... .................$ 3S,G00.00 $ 3S,G00.00
J. 2% Sales Tax ............... ............................ 772.00 772.00
Totals ._ .. .........................................$ 39,372.00 $ 39,372.00
Item 140-Street Cleaning (Garbage Disposal and Street Cleaning
Fund)
A. Wages Drivers and Laborers .. ............. $ 12,600.00 $ 12,500.00
L''. Equipment ... .,...._ .................... ................ 500.00 500.00
F. Illainteuance ... ........................ ............. . 3,000,00 3,000.00
G. i4Iaterial and Supplies .............. ..._.....,..... 530.00 550.00
J. Snrphts .........................._.,........ ...,.........., 100.00 143.00
Totals .,_ ............................... ---
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.....,...,.. $ 1G,GS0.D0
$ 16,723.00
Item 141-Snow and Ice Removal (
Snow Removal Fund)
A. Labor ........................................ ................$ 3,900.00 $ 3,900.00
E. Equipment ................................... ................ 350.00 350.00
F. 14Iaintenance ...... .................... .............. 1,000,00 1,000.00
G. -laterial and Supplies ..,.. _..._ ................ 350.00 350.00
J. Reserve ......................... ....._..... ......,,...,,... 37.00 65.00
Totals $ 5,G37A0 $ 5,665,00
Subtotals Group IV Htglnvays and
Street Lrghtittg .. $114,459.00 $114,560,00
GROUP V-LIBRARY
Item 143A-Library Fund and Miscellanoous Library Revenue
A. Salary Librarian .. $ 2,250.00 $ 2,340.00
A. Salary Reference Librarian ................... . 1,GS0.00 1,"r40.00
A. Salary Catalogue Librarian .................. . 1,500.00 1,560,00
A. Salary Child Librarian .......................... . 1,350.00 1,440.00
A. Salary School Librarian ............. ........ . 1,050.00 1,140.00
A. Salaty Acting Circulation Librarian... . 1,020.00 1,080.00
A. Salaty General Assistant .,.. 900.00 960.00
A. Salary General Assistants (3) .. ..... 2,520.00 2,700.00
A. Salary General Assistant (half trine). . 62L00 450.00
A. Salary Janitor ..... 1,260.00 1,320.00
);. Travel . .. „ ...... .......... .. ...... . 50.00 50.00
C. Office . „ _ . 100 00 100.00
D. Prtatntg .... ..... 50.00 50A0
E. Equtpment Books ~ 6,000.00 6,000.00
F. -laiutettance ...,...., 2,711,00 2,700.00
G. 11laterial and Supphes .. . . 1,000.00 1,000.00
H. Heat, Light, tiVater ................................ . 2,100.00 2,100.00
I. Insurance 300.00 300.00
J-1. Interest on Warrants 100.00 100.00
J-2. Reserve for Emergency .......,. 1,461.00. 1,267.00
Totals $ 25,113.00 $ 25,397.00
Subtotals Group V-Library $ 25,113,00 $ 25,397.00
(Library Fund-$26,897.00; Misc. L ibrary Revenue -$1,500.00.)
GROUP VI-PARK FUND
Item 144A-Park Administration
A. Salary Superintendent ........ ............. .$ 1,500.00 $ 1,800.00
B. Travel 100.00 100.00
C. Office ... 125.00 125.00
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t vertzsr 50.00 60.00
J-1, Miscella leous 11.00 15.00
Totals ........................ __.. . ...., ...,.. $ 2,0SG.0D $ 2,090.00
Item 1448-Park Areas, Buildings, etc.
A. Wages of Laborers $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00
C. Forestry 2,000.00 2,000.00
E. Equipment ..._............ ~...,,....., _..._..._.,...... . 1,125.00 1,150.00
Regular Session, March 4th, 1940
'' ~ F. Maintenance ........... ... .......... . 800.00 1,176.00
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~ G. Material and Supplies .... .................. . 2,890.00 2,900.00
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I I. Insurance
..... 500.00 300.00
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J-2. Interest, Reserve and Assessments...... . 600.00 630.00
~~~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~, Totals ................................... ..... .$ 20,915.00 $ 20,555.00
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~ Item 145A-Recreation Administration
j ~~, f, A. Salary Director ....... .... .... .. .. .$ 2,250.00 $ 2,250.00
II, ~;, ~ B, Travel ...... .... ........... ..... . 50.00 50.00
~ C. Office ..... ........ ...... ......... . 120.00 120.00
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~ F. Maintenance (car) ..... ...... ... 360.00 360.00
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I, ~, G. 114aterial and Supplies _ ..... ,. 100.00 100.00
I i ! ', Totals .......... ........... ....... .$ 2,880.00 $ 2,880.00
` ~ Item 1456-Playgrounds-
~~ A. Salary Supervisors, Directors, etc........ .$ 2,060.00 $ 2,050.00
~,' A. Wages of Laborers .. ... .. . . 200.00 200.00
E. Equipment ........... ................. 500.00 500.00
, F. tlfaintenance ........... ............... 650.00 650.00
f ' G. Material and Supplies .. .. . ..... .... . 400.00 400.00
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100.00
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h Insurance ................................................... . 50.00 50.00
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$ 3,950.00
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1 ~: F. -4aintenance 200.00 200.00
~ G. Material and Supplies .. . 150.00 160.00
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~ ~ A. Salary Superintendent . .... ... . $ 450.00 $ 450.00
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; F. Maintenance ........_ .. ..... . 600,00 600.00
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_ 250.00
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H. Light and Po`ver . 600.00 600.00
I' I. Insurance ........ .. .... ....... .. . 200.00 200.00
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100.00
100.00
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' I J. Miscellaneous ......... ......... ......... ..$ 100.00 $ 100.00
Item 145H--Emergency
~ I J-1. Interest on Warrants ... . .. ... $ 50.00 $ 50.00
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' A. TVages Caretaker ..... .$ 400.00 $ 400.00
~ F. Maintenance .. 750.00 750.00
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~~~~ ~ t, Insurance . _ 500.00 500.00
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GROUP VIII- MISCELLANEOUS
Item 147-Planning and Zoning (General Fund)
3. Miscellaneous ........................... .. ................$ 25.00 $ 25.00
Item 148E-Ambulance (General Fund and Misc. Revenues)
A, Salaries Drivers (2) ....... ... .......$ 3,360.00 $ 3,360,00
F. Maintenance ........................... .................. 300.00 400.00
G. Material and Supplies ........ .. _.. 150.00 350A0
1. Insurance 525.00 225.00
Totals . $ 4,335.00 $ 4,335.00
(Ambulance Fees-$1,200.00; General Fund-$3,1 35.00,)
Item 148C-Other Miscellaneous (General Fund)
J-1, Iowa League of Municipalities ...,.... $ 80,00 $ 80.00
J•2. Damages ................ ..................................... 3,300.00 3,300.00
J-3. Printing Council Proceedings ................ 3,200.00 3,200.00
J•4. Revised Ordinances 1,500.00 1,500.00
J-5. State Examiners ...... ....... 2,000.00 2,000.00
J-6. Repairs to Town Clock .............................. 500.00 500.00
J-7. Misc. Unclassified .. ........ ... ..... 3,000.00 3,000.00
J-8. Workmen's Compensation Insurance.... 1,900.00 1,900.00
J-9. Interest on Warrants ... ........ ........ 125.00, 125.00
Totals ............ ...... ... .. .. .... $ 15,605.00 $ 15,605.00
Item 148F-Airport (General Fund)
I. Insurance $ 130.00 $ 130.00
J. Miscellaneous _... .. . ...... 550.00 550.00
Totals ..................................... .............$ 680.00 $ 680.00
Subtotals Group VIII,
-4iscellaneous _.. .....,... $ 20,645.00 $ 20,645,00
GROUP IX-MARKETS AND PUBLIC SCALES
(General Fund and Misc. General Revenues)
Item 152-Market PJlaster's Office
A. Salary Market Master . , $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400,00
F. Maintenance ..,........ 20.00 20.00
G, Illaterial and Supplies .. fi5.00 65.00
J-1. Miscellaneous ..................................... ......... 20.00 20.00
Totals $ 1,505.00 $ 1,505.00
(General Fund-$305.00; Misc. General Revenues-$1,200.00.)
Subtotals Group IY Market and
Public Scales .... ...... ........$ 1,505.00 $ 1,505,00
GROUP X-MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
Item 162-Assessments and Sewers
J-1. City's Share of Special Assessments,....$ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00
J-2. Storm Sewer and Inlets...,....,... 2,000.00 2,000.00
Totals ............. .. ........... . _..., $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
Subtotals Group Z Muuic~pal Iur-
pravements .....,. ........... ........$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
(Improvement Fund-$8,0000 Server Fund-$2,000.00.)
GROUP XI-PENSION FUNDS
Item 154-Police Pension
J-1. Police Pensions ..... ... ...... .. $ 9,500,00 $ 13,698.00
J-2. Police Retirement S,~stem ...... . . ...... 742.00 1,037.00
Totals .._ .... ... ........_. .,..,.....,.$ 10,042,00 $14,735.00
Etem 155-Fire Pensions
3-1. Fire Pensions ..., .. $ 15,700.00 $ 24,795.00
J-2. Fire Retirement System . ..., _ 980.00 1,965.00
Totals ........ ..... $ 16,680.00 $ 26,163.00
Subtotals Group ~I Pensions. ...$ 26,722.00 $ 41,498.00
(Policemen's Pension Levy $13,534,00; Balance on hand and
contributions-$1,201.00; Firemen's Pension Levy-$21,404.00;
Balance au hand and contributions-$5,359A0.)
42 Re~utar Session, 11larch -4th, 1940
GROUP XII-MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
Itom 161J-1 City Bonds and Interest
A-1. Regular City Bond Interest .............. .....$ 43,985.00 $ 39,615.00
A•2. Grading Bond Redemption ............... ... 16,000.00 17,000.00
A•3. Storm Sewer Bond Redemption,...... ,.... 48,000.00 58,000.00
A-4. Sinking Ftmd ...................................... ..... 11,000.00 7,000.00
A-5. Improvement Bond Redemption ........ ..... 3Q000.00 30,000.00
A-6. Stu•plus ................................................. ...._ 1,495.00 1,381.00
Totals ................ .. ............._..,.,...,,......$150,480.00 $152,99G.00
(Bond Iuterest Fund-$24,016.00; Bmtd Retirement Fund-$61,-
057.00; Grading Fund-$5,000.00; Improvement Fuud-$6,-
000.00; Main Sewer-$3,623.00; Water Works Fund-$20,-
000.00; Emergency Fuud-$33,300.00.)
Item 161J-2 Dock Bond and Interest Fund
A-1. Interest on Dock Bonds ....:.......................$ 9,345.00 $ 8,240.00
A-2. Dock Bond Redemption ......................_._. 26,000.00 27,000.00
A-3. Snrplus ......,.._,......._ ................................... 1,G53.00 478.00
Totals ....................................................$ 36,995.00 $ 35,718.00
Subtotals Group XII-Municipal In•
debtedness ............................................$187,475.00 $188,714.00
EMERGENCY AND RESERVE
Reserve in General Misc. Revenues ............... .$ 2,281.00 $ 253.00
Reserve iu Emerg'eucy Fuud .......................... .. 134.00 179.00
Totals ................................................ ..$ 2,415.00 $ 462.00
GROUP XIII-DOCKS
(Dock Fund and Miso. Doc k R evenues)
Item 153A-Dock Operation
A. Salary Engineers ..._ ..... ...................... ...$ 240.00 $ 420.00
B. Travel .............._.................,.........,....,......... ., 150.00 100.00
F. Maintenance ........................................_... .. 100.00 100.00
G. Material and Supplies ............................ .. 50.00 76.00
I. Iusnrance ................................................... _ 475.00 467.30
J-1. Traffic Association Dttes ...................... .. 300.00 300.00
J-2. Improvemeuts ......._ ................................. .. 100.00 100.00
J-3. 14iscellaueous .......................................... .. 200.00 200.00
J-4. Land Purchase Contract ....................... .. 500.00 500A0
J 6. Laud Pw•chase Contract (Iuterest) .... ..... ... .......... 480.00
Totals ...,..... $ 2,115.00 $ 2,742.30
Item 1536-Dredge Operation
A. Salaty Engineers ............._....,................ . $ 180.00 $ 180.00
A. Salaries Operators ................................. ... 1,800.00 3,324.45
A. Salary Oiler ....._ ....................................... .. 1,100.00
A. Wages Laborers ....................................... .. 578.00 832.00
F. 1Vlaintenauce (Repairs) ........................ .. 500.00 300.00
G. -iaterial and Supplies ............................ .. 200.00 500.00
H. Electric Power ........................................ .. 3,500.00 4,524.00
I. Marine Insurance .................................. .. 725.00 706.25
I. 1Vorkmeu's Contpeusation Insurance. ._ 225.00 225.00
J. 1VIiscellaneous ........................................... .. 645.00 500.00
Totals .................................................. ...$ 9,453.00 $ 11,091.73
Item 153C-W, P. A. Project
E. Trucking .................................................. ...$ 1,450.00 $ 1,250.00
E. Scale Rental ........................................... ... 250.00 100.00
E. Tools ........................................................... ... 300.00 200.00
G. Supplies .................................................... ... 500.00 1,250.00
Totals .................................................. .. $ 2,500.00 $ 2,300.00
Item 153D-
G. Seventh St. Storm Sewer Materials.., ...$ 4,612.00 $ .. ..............
G. Rip Rap and Surfacing ........................... ..... .............. 2,314.97
Totals ..................... .......................... ...$ 4,612.00 $ 2,314.97
Subtotals Group XIII-Docks....... .. $ 18,680.00 $ 18,949.00
(Dock Tax Fuud-$16,689.00; Mise. Doch Revenue-$2,260.00.)
Regular Session, 1~Iarch nth, 19.40 ~~
GROUP XIV-WATER WORKS
(Self Supporting)
Receipts-
Est. Cash on Hand, April 1st _ ...................... .$ 20,000.00 $ 10,000.00
Est. Receipts for Metered Sales .................... . 140,000.00 140,000.00
Est. Receipts fi•om Flat Sales .................. ... . 250.00 250.00
Est. Receipts from Fire Protection Service 2,250.00 2,260.00
Est. Receipts froth Nou-Operation Service . 5,000.00 5,000,00
Est. Receipts Prom Sales Tas ..................._ .. , 2,950.00 2,950.00
Totals ........................................_.......... $170,450.00 $160,450.00
DISBURSEMENTS
149A -Administration
A. Salary Superintendent .... .. .................. *$ 3,000.00 `$ 3,000.00
A. Salary Accountant .......,_ ... ................. . .. 2,160.00 2,160.00
A. Salary Stenographer and Clerk........._. .. 1,560.00 1,560.00
A. Salary Clerk .............................................. . 1,200.00 1,200.00
A. Salary City Manager (20%n) ~~-~•~-~~~-~. ~. 1,200.00 1,200.00
A. Salary City Auditor (20%) .. - 490,00 490.00
A. Salary City Treasurer (20%)......,..._...,. . 4S0.00 480.00
B. Travel ........... .............................. ............ . 125.00 125.00
C. Office Espeuses and Postage .............. .. SD0.00 800.00
D. Printing and Advertising ............._...... .. 300.00 300.00
E. Equipment .... _ ...................................... .. 1,150.00 1,150.00
F. Maintenance ...................._.......,...........,..... . 300.00 300,00
G. Material and Supplies .., ........._ ............. . 800.00 800.00
I. 13isnrance ........ ............................._...,.... . 50,00 50.00
J-1. Sinking Fund ..............._..,..................... 4,500.00 4,800.00
J-2. Reftmds ..... .... ............... .................._..., . 2,500.00 2,500.00
J•3. Miscellaneous ...., ......_ .............................. . 500.00 500.00
J-4. State Sales Tax ........... ....................... 2,950.00 2,950A0
Totals ................................._..........._ . $ 24,365.00 $ 24,365,00
(^`NOTE: Includes Cashier Duties)
1496 -Water Operation
A. Salary Field Engineer ........._...... _....._ $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00
A. Salary Plant Chief Engineer.,....,.__...,. , 2,160.00 2,160.00
A. Salary Plant Engineers (6)...._ ........... .. 10,500.00 10,800.00
A. Wages Extra Station Labor .... ............. . 1,000.00 1,000,00
A. Salaty Tapper ........................... ........... .. 1,620.00 1,620.00
A. Salary Meter Service Man ..................... . 1,560.00 1,560.00
A. Salaty Meter Repair Man.,.. .....__......,., . 1,860.00 1,860,00
A. Salaty i4leter Reader ............... ..............._ 1,560.00 1,560.00
A. Salary Asst. Meter Repair Mau ............. . 1,620.00 1,fi20.00
A. Salaty General Foreman .............. ...... .. 2,250,00 2,250.00
A. Salaty Asst. Foreman ......._ ................... .. 1,680.00 1,680.00
A. Wages of Laborers .................................. .. S,000.OD 8,000.00
E. Equipment ................................................. .. 10,000.00 10,000.00
F. 11'Iaintenance ....,....._ ................................. .. 12,000.00 12,000.00
G. Material and Supplies .................._..,.... .. 1,500.00 1,500.00
H. Heat, Light and Power .......................... _ 25,000.00 25,000.00
L Insurance ............................._.................. . 1,250.00 1,250.00
J-1. Water Niain Materials ............_ ............... . 10,000.00 10,000.00
J-2. Other Betterments ...................._......... .. 25,000.00 15,000.00
J-3. Store Reserve ................................._,....... .. 3,000.00 3,000.00
J-4, Miscellaneous ...._ ..................... .......... .. 1,000.00 1,000.00
Totals .............................................. . $125,260.00 $115,260.00
Grand Total Water Worlcs Appropriatiou._ .$149,625,00 $139,G25.00
Non- Appropriated Reserve ............................ .. 825.00 325.00
Tran sfer to City Indebtedness ....................... .. 20,000.00 20,000.00
Totals .......... ......................................... ..$170,450.00 $160,450.00
RECAPITULATION OF TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
AND RESERVE S
Budget Proposed
1939-40 1940-41
Ia) City Operation, Groups I to XI tnclu-
sive, Emergency and Reserve ............ . $513,979.00 $559,110.00
-14 Regular Session, 11Iuch 4th, 19~}G
` ', Reserve in General Fund and General
Misc. Revenues .......................................... 2,281.00 283.00
Reserve in Emergency Fuud .................. 134.00 179.00
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(b) Municipal Indebtedness, Group XH...... 187,478.00 188,714.00
(c) Docks, Group XIII ....................................
' 18,680.00 18,949.00
', (d) Water Works Appr'opr'iation, Group
XIV ......._ ....................................................... 149,625.00 139,625.04
Water Wmks Reserve ............................ 825.00 826.00
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Totals ......................................................
$903,002.00
$907,685.00
; Tas Revenues ..............................................
'" ,, $659,604.00 $667,590.00
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Miscellaneous Revenues and
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Estimated Balances April 1, 1940......... 72,948.00 79,G45.00
: ~~~', ~ ~ Water Works Revenue ............................ 170,460.00 160,450.00
Totals ......................................................$903,002.00 $907,GS5.00
Resolution No. 11-40
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Whereas, the City Manager has
caused to be prepared.a budget on
the basis of estimates of the ex-
penses of the various departments
of the City of Dubuque for the fiscal
pear beginning• April 1, 1940, and
ending March 31, 1941, and ouch
departmental estimates show the '
expenses of each department for
the preceding year, and the same
has been submitted to this Council
as a basis for the preparation of the
annual budget required by law to
be prepared by the City Council of
said City; and
Whereas, this Council has esanr
fined ouch budget and from the in-
formation therein contained has
prepared its budget for said fiscal
year on the basis of estimates of
the expenses of the several depart•
meats oP such city, ouch estimates
showing therein not only the pur-
pose far which the consolidated tax
authorized by Section 6217 of the
Code of Iowa 1935 is to be used, but
in addition thereto, the Purposes for
which all other Levies heretofore
made are to be used and iuciuding
therein also the estimated revenue
from miscellaneous receipts and the
purposes for which the same are to
be used, so that said budget shows
all of the Proposed expenditures for
the ensuing fiscal year: Now,
Therefore,
Be it Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque:
That the Mauag~er's budget he
and the same is hereby approved
and the City Clerk is hereby di-
rected to cause the budget pre-
pared by the City Council for the
fiscal year beginning April 1, 1940,
and ending l4arch 31, 1941, to be
pubished in the official netaspaper
of this City at least once, said pub-
lication to be at least two weeks iu
advance of the date set herein for
final hearing thereon and adoption
thereof.
Be it Further Resolved, that this
Council meet on the 20th day of
I~larch, 1940. at 7:30 o'clock P. M.,
in the Council Chamber at the City
Hall for the purpose of conducting
a hearing upon said' budget, at
which time any taxpayer of said
Gity will be given full opportunity
to be heard upon any objections or
protests made thereto, or to any
itertt or items thereof, or to any
omission therefrom, and after all
parties have been heard, said bud-
get will be amended or adopted as
proposed.
This resolution being deemed ur-
gent and in the preservation of
peace, health, safety and public in•
teresi shall be iu farce and effect
front and after its adoption and ap-
proval by the City Council, as pro-
vided by law.
Passed, adopted and approved this
4th clap of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRAM{ VAN DUELMAN,
CARL A. CLARI{,
ALBERT WHARTON,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councilmen.
Attest: .J. J .SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Vau Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-l2ayor -Iurphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Due1-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-Noce.
Resolution I"Jo. 12-40
Be it Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
following, having complied with the
provisions of ]aw relating to the
sale of cigarettes within the City
of Dubuque, be granted a permit to
sell cigarettes and cigarette papers
within said City and the 11lartager
is directed to issue such permit on
behalf of said City:
Name Address
RaY Irwin (Irwin Cafe)-Trans•
ter of address from 113 Maio) 10i
Plain Street.
Be it Prather Resolved that the
Regular Session, 11larch -}th, 1940 -~~
bond filed with the application be
approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 4th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Cotutcihneu.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerlc.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councflman Clark. Car•
Tied by the fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
man Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 13--~+0
WHEREAS, applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted to
this Council for approval and the
same have been examined: Now,
Therefore,
Be it Resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the fol•
lowing applications be and the
same are hereby approved and it is
ordered that the premises to be
occupied by such applicants shall
be forthwith inspected.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Arnold Mathis and Carrie 14lathis
-2319 Prince Street.
H. L. Barrett 236 West First
Street.
Earl I{luck-500 Rhomberg Ave-
nue.
Hubert M. Fischbach and Mae
Fishbach-1255 Central Avenue.
Mrs. Anna Heiar-1900 Washing-
ton Street.
Roy A. Wright and Esther Wright
-2000 Central Avenue.
Mrs. L ncille Jansen-504 Central
Avenue.
Donald 12. Pius and Genevieve
Pins-1555 Central Avenue.
Henry Grimme anti Elizabeth
Grimme-310 East 30th Street,
W. F. Trimpler aucl Ruth Trimp-
ler-1654 Central Avenue.
CLASS "C" PERMIT
Name Address
Erwin M. Grab-1676 C e. n t r a i
Avenue.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 4th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. 114URPHY,
Mayor.
FRAM{ VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTOlV,
CARL A. CLARI{,
F. W. THOil7PSON,
CCRIlCllmell.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk,
Councilman Vau Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-I14ayor Murphy, Council-
meu Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Naas.
Resolution No. 14-40
Whereas, heretofore applications
were filed by the within named ap-
plicants for Beer Permits and they
received the approval of this Coun-
cil; and
Whereas, the premises to be oc-
cupied by them have been inspected
and found to comply tivith the or-
dinances of this City and they have
filed a proper hood: Now, There-
fore,
Be it Resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the Mau-
ag~er be and he is hereby directed to
issue to the following named per
sons a Beer Permit:
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Name Address
Arnold Mathis and Carrie Mathis
-2319 Prutce Street.
H. L. Barrett-23G West First
Street.
Earl vluck-600 Rhomberg Ave-
nue.
Hubert M. Fischbach and Mae
Fischbach-1255 Contra] Avenue.
-Irs. Anna Heiar-1900 Washing-
tau Street.
Roy A. Wright and Esther Wright
-2000 Central Avenue.
Mrs. Lucille Jansen-504 Central
Avenue.
Donald M. Pins and Genevieve
Pins-1555 Central Avenue.
Henry Grinune and Elizabeth
Grinvne-310 East 30th Street,
W. F. Trimpler and Ruth Trimp-
ler-1654 Central Avenue.
CLASS "C" PERlI'IIT
Name Address
Erwin M. Grab-1575 C e n t r a l
Avenue.
Be it Further Resolved that the
bonds filed by stteh applicants be
and the same are hereby approved.
Passed, adapted and approved
this 4th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRAM{ VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARI{,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duelman mo~recl
the adoptimi of the resolution. Sec-
onde,l by Ccuncilntau Whartcu.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
46 Regular Session, March 4th, 1940
men Clark, Thompson, Van DueT-
mau, ~Vhartml.
Nays-None.
February 29, 1940.
Honorable Mayor anti City Council,
Dubuque, Iona.
Gentlemen:-
In re: Application fur lax Suspen-
sion of Lilian L. Hargus.
I herewith return to you the Ap-
plication of Lillian L. Hargus foi'
either suspension or cancellation of
taxes against the property owned
by her, and `vfth reference thereto
report as follows:
That the City Cotmcil should ap•
prove the Petition so far as the
same asks for suspension of the
tales against Lot 1 of the Subdivis-
ion of 1 of 1 of City Lot 6G7 ll the
City of Dubuque, Iotiva, and that
the Eoard of Supervisors of Dti-
buque County, Iotiva, should be no-
tified of said approval.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J, liIN'PZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the recommendation of City Solic-
itor 1iilttzinger be approved and
the request of Lillian L. Hargus for
suspension of the 1939 taxes on Lot
1 of the Sub. of 1 of 1 of City Lot
6G. be granted and the Board of
Supervisors to be notified of the
action of the City CouncIl. Sec-
onded by Councilman Clark. Car
Tied by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Tlompsou, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March 4, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: -With reference to
tie claim filed lereiu by Jackson
M. Sprague, involving a claim for
$1,OOQAO for personal injuries sus,
tamed by said Jaclson M. Sprague
on or about January 22, 1940, when
he fell on a sidewalk near the build-
ing located on the southwest cor-
nor of 3th and Bluff Streets and
sustained said injuries, for which
injuries and expenses le has com-
mencecl suit by serving an Original
A'otice on tie City of Dubuque:
I have investigated this case and
have consulted with tie plaintiff's
attorney, and plaintiff has agreed to
accept $125.00 in full settlement of
said claim. I respectfully recom-
mend that tie claim le allowed in
the sum of $125.4D and that a war-
rant be issued payable to John A.
Cunningham, Attorney for Jackson
M. Sprague, and that the same be
delivered upon the execution by
claimant of the inclosed Receipt
and Release.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. I{INT2NGER,
City Solicitor'.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
Rintziuger be approved and that
the City Auditor he instructed to
draw a warrant in the amount of
$125.00 in favor of John A. Cun-
ningham, Attorney far Jackson M.
Sprague, as settlement in frill of
the claim of Jackson M. Sprague
and that said warrant he delivered
upon the execution by claimant of
a Receipt and Release. Seconded
ncilman Thom tson. Carried
b Cou
Y 1
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
There being no further business,
Councilman Clark moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Thompsou. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Approved ...... ..................'1940.
Adopted ...................._......1940.
Councilmen: ~ .. .... .. ... ...
Attest: .........
City Clerk.
Special ~essiun, 1l~Iarch 16th, 1)40 4i
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(Official.)
Special Session, March 1G, 1940.
Council met at 2:10 P. M.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Van Duelman, Wharton,
City Manager Rhomlerg.
Absent-Councilman Thompsou.
14eeting called by order of Coun-
cilmen Clark anti Wharton.
PJlayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
chily made and that this meeting is
called for the purpose of canvass-
ing the petitimis for nominatiolis
for Councilmen and Park Commis-
sioner to be voted on at the Geii•
eral Municipal Election to be held
rl~Iarch 25, 1940, and acting on and
other business as ntay properly
come before a regular meeting of
the City Council.
Resolution No. 15-40
1Vhereas, petitions in legal form
bare been filed with the City Cleric
of the City of Dubuque nominating
candidates for the once of Council-
man for the year commencing on
the first Monday of April, 194Q, and
for the oiTice of Councilman com-
mencing on the first 1lIouclay of
A ril 1941 and for tiie offs
p ce of
Park Commissioner, and said peti-
tions have been canvassed by the
City Ccuucil of said City and found
to contain the number of signs,
hires of electors provided ly law
to entitle such persons for whom
such petitions have been filed to be
candidates for tie office of Coun-
cilmen and Pal'1rCommissioner and
have Heir names printed on the of-
ficial ballots to be voted on at the
General Municipal Election to be
held on tie 25th day of March,
1940;
Now, Therefore,
Be it Resolved by the City Coun~l
of the City of Dubuque:
That the City Clerk be and he is
hereby directed to place the names
of the following named persons up•
au the official ballots for the elec-
tion referred to and for the respec-
tive terms and offices to be filled
at said election, to-wit:
FOl' COUllClhllall, te1'Il1 COlllmenC•
ing tie first Monday of April, 1940:
Cori A. Clark, Geo. R. Murphy, Ber-
nard Schueller, Wm. V. Toepel;
term commencing the first Monday
of April, 1941: Frank W. Thomp-
son, Prank Vau Duelman, Albert
Wharton; For Parl: Cotnnlissimler:
William 1I. Clemens.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 1Gth day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A, CLARK,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-iVlayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Vau Duelman, Wharton.
NaS~s-Noce.
Absent-Couneihuan Thompsou.
Councilman Clark moved that the
following named persons be ap-
pointed as Judges and Clerks to
serve at the General Municipal
Election to be held Monday, Marcli
25, 194D. Seconded by Councilman
Wharton. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, CounciI-
mren Clark, Van Duelman, tiVharton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
First Precinct -Democratic,
Judges, Thomas E. Byrne and Bart
Inane; Clerk, Mrs. Vera Hanl. Re-
publican-Judge, Eugene Forward;
Clerk, Mrs. Lillian Jones.
Second Precinct -Democratic,
Judge, Michael Cahill; Clerk, 11~Irs.
Margaret l~insella. Republfcan-
Judges, Mrs. Nettie Lyons and L. J.
Hall; Clerk, Mrs. Geo R. Fos.
Third Precinct-Democratic,
Judges, Dorrance Mullin anti 11lari-
etta Duggan; Clerk, Mrs. Carrie
lllcGough. Republican, Judge, Mrs.
Esther Byard; Cleric, Mrs. Pearl
Hoerner.
F o u r t l Precinct-Democratic,
Judge, Charles Stevenson; Clerk,
Mrs. Mary Hughes. Republican,
Judges, ll's. Mae E. Hedley and Ed.
Schneller; Clerk, Mrs. M a r t h a
Hunt.
Fifth Precinct -Democratic,
Judges, Mrs. Geo. Hohmau and Stan-
ley Meyer; Clerk, Mrs. Margaret
Lavery. Republican, Judge, Mrs.
Ruby Steuck; Clerk, Mrs. F. W.
Trader.
Sixth Precinct -Democratic,
Jndg~e, T. E. Kingsley; Clerk, Mrs.
Lillian Fleege. Republican, Judges,
Mrs. Myrtle Westaby and Jack Tay-
lor; Clerk, Mrs. Hazel Yokum.
Seventh Precinct -Democratic,
Judges, Al. Bitzberger and John H.
Weimer; Clerk, Mrs. Cecelia Web•
er. Republican, Judge, A. J. Trapp;
Clerk, NIrs. Cora Wolff.
Eighth Precinct-Democratic,
Judge, Mrs. Myayme McCraney;
48 Special Session, IVlarch 20th, 19}0
Clerk, Mrs. Jennie I. Starr. Repub- ~
)icon, Judges, -4rs. Zella Chaloupka
and Mrs. Maude Rideout; Clerk, J.
W. Mi11in.
Ninth Precinct-Judges, Demo-
cratic, Herman Schmidt and John
P. lllerkes; Clerk, Mrs. Mayme Ca-
sutt. Republican, Judge, Miss Paul-
ine Kleih; Clerk, Mrs. Edna Wid-
dowson.
Tenth P r e c i u c t-Democratic,
Judge, Miss Leona Palen; Clerk,
Charles V. Correll. Republican,
Judges, Mrs. Catherine Teal and
Mrs. Pearl Zeruecke; Clerk, Mrs.
Hattie Donatch.
Eleventh Precinct - Democratic,
Judges, Glen Schroeder and Earl
Jaeger; Clerk, Mrs. G e r t r u d e
Zwack. Republican, Judge, Carrie
L. Saunders; Clerk, Mrs. Frank
Kurt.
Twelfth Precinct -Democratic,
Judge, Mrs. Ethel Barrett; Clerk,
Mrs. Catherine Jelu'ing. Republi-
can, Judges, W. S. Ludwick and
Sam Muir; Clerk, Mrs. Helen Stans-
field.
^lhirteenth Precinct-Democratic,
Judges, Ben Bocke and.John Grutz;
Clerk, Mrs. Freda Foell. Republi-
can, Judge, Ernest Joy; Clerk, Mrs.
Marguerite Lidclle.
Fom~teenth Precinct-Democratic,
1 rk Mrs.
ik t ller ~ C e
ud e M e Mt e
J g, ,
Lucille Pleintling. R e p u b l i c a n,
Judges, Mrs. Sophia Moritz and Ed-
ward Kupferschmidt; Clerk, I14rs.
Dorothy Bauer.
Fifteenth Precinct -Democratic,
Judges, George Roepsch and May
Bruning; Clerk, iVirs. Rosa Fax.
Republieau, Judge, Jacob Ganten-
beht; Clerk, Helen Hohnecker.
There being no further business,
Councilman Clark moved to adourn.
Seconded by Couucihnan Van Dttel•
man. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Van Duehuan, Wharton.
Nays-None.
P.bsent-Councilman Thompson.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Approved .... .................1940.
Adopted ..... . .................1940.
GOllnClllllell: ~ .....,. ..........
Attest: .....
City Clerk.
® pp
(Official,)
Special Session, March 20th, 1940,
Council met at 7:30 P. M.
Present-Mayor Murphy, CounciI-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton, City Manager Rhom-
berg.
Meeting called by order of Coun-
cilmen Clark and Thompson.
-Iayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
duly made and that this meeting is
called for the purpose of conduct-
ing apublic hearing ou the Annual
Budget for fiscal year April 1, 1940,
and ending March 31st, 1941, and
acting on any other business as
may properly come before a regular
meeting' of the City Council.
Communication of F. R. Lacy,
President, Board of Trustees, Car-
negie-Stout Free Public Library, re-
questing that the estimate of re-
ceipts of the Fublic Library from
sources other than taxation be
changed in the budget to $2,500.OD
thereby increasing the total appr&-
priation from $25,397 to $29,397, pre-
sented and read.
m t mop ed
Councilman Van Dnel at
that the request be granted. Sec-
onded by Councihnau Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-PJayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 96-40
Whereas, the budget of proposed
expendihu•es for the fiscal year be-
ginniug April 1, 1940, and euciing
Marcia 31, 1941, provides for the ap-
propriation for Library Operation
of $28,397.00, of which $26,897.00 is
to be obtained front the Library Tax
Levy and $1,500.00 is to be obtained
froth miscellaneous library rev-
enue; and
Whereas, the Library Board has
now directed attention to the fact
that the anticipated collection oP
miscellaneous library revenues will
be $2,500,00 instead of $1,500.00;
and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary
and advisable by this Council to
correct said budget as heretofore
proposed and published, iu order
that said increased miscellaneous
library revenues may be included
therein and appropriated for library
operation: Now, Therefore,
Be It Resolved by the City Coum
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
budget of expenditures for the ftscaI
year hegimliug April 1, 194Q and
eclat Session, March 20th, 1940 ~9
ending• March 31, 1941, be and the
same is hereby amended as follows:
(1) By increasing in Group V under
the title "Library" the follow
ing: Item 143A-E. Equipment
-Books from $6,000.00 to
$7,000.00.
(2) By increasing the total of
Group V-"Library" fro m
$25,397.00 to $29,397.00 of which
$26,597.00 is to be obtained
from the Library Tax Levy and
$2,500.00 is to be obtained from
miscellaneous library revenues.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 20th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN llUELMAN,
ALBI{7RT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Dueiman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE PRi
PARED BY THE CITY MAP
OF THE CITY OF Di
THE FISCAL
onded by Couneilntan Wharton.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-1llayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the publishers, of the notice of
a public hearing upon the Annual
Budget of Expenditures for the fis-
cal year beginning April 1, 1940,
and ending March 31, 1941, said
public hearing to be held in the
Council Chamber at the City Hall
at 7:30 P. M. on March 20th, 1940,
presented and read. No written ob-
jections filed and no objectors pres-
ent in the Council Chamber.
Councilman Thompsml move d
that the proof of publication be re-
ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Clark. Carried by the fol-
lolviug vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
)POSED ANNUAL BUDGET PRE-
IAGER AND CITY COUNCIL
JBUCtUE, IOWA, FOR
YEAR, 1940.41
Notice is hereby given that the City Manager of the City of Du-
buque has prepared a budget on the basis of estimates of the ex-
penses of the various departments of said City for the fiscal year
beginning April 1, 1940, and ending March 31, 1941, and such de-
partmental estimates show expenses of each department for the pre-
ceding year in addition thereto, the Gity Council has caused to be
prepared a budget for said fiscal year on the basis of estimates of
the expenses of the several departments of said City, such estimates
sholving Herein not only the purpose for which the consolidated tax
levy authorized by Section 6217 of the Code of Iowa 1935 is to be used,
but in addition thereto, the purpose for tivhich all other tax levies
heretofore made are to be used, including revenues from miscellaneous
sources, the apportiountent of the consolidated tas levy having hereto-
fore been detertuined by said Council and incorporated in a resolution
for such purpose. This budget will be considered for final adoption
by the City Council at a special meeting' to be held in the Council
Chamber at the City Hall on the 20th day of March, 1940, at 7:30
o'clock p. m. Any taxpayer objecting thereto or protesting to the
same, or to any item thereof, or any omission therefrom, shall pre-
sent his objections to said Council ou or before that date.
This notice is given pursuant to the direction of the City Council.
3.5-1T, J. 3. SHEA, City Clerk.
PROPOSED BUDGET FOP, THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ION/A, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1940.41
Distribution of Consolidated Tax Levy
General Fund ...... $167,933.00
Grading Fuud ....................................................................._................ 10,000.00
Improvement Fuud ........................................................................ 14,000.00
Sewer Fund ................._....,...................................,........,,....... 2,000.00
Light Fund ... ........... ...... ..... . ........ .... ............... 39,372.00
Total ....... ... . ....... . .... ...... ... ........ ... ...$233,305.00
SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR 1940.41 FISCAL OPE RATION
A. From Taxos and Moneys and Credifs
Lev~~ Ree tar ~toneve and
Fend- in -Iills Taff Credits Total
Consolidated 6.A78 $227,429.00 $ 5,876.00 $233,305.00
Bond Interest ., 0.708 23,411.00 605.00 24,016.00
SO Special Session, 11~Iu•ch 20th, 1940
Bond Retirement .........,.. 1,800
Fire Maintenance ............ 3.423
Fire Equipment ............. 0,370
Garbage Disposal and
St. Gleaning ................ 0.493
Park ......_.......~.........~.......... 0.616
Police Pension ................ 0.399
Fire Pension .................... 0.631
Library Operation .......... 0.791
Main Sewer ...................... 0.493
Playground and Swim-
ming Pool .................... 0.375
Dock Operation .............. 0.492
Dock Bond and Interest 1.053
Snow Removal ................ 0.167
Emergency ........................ 0.987
59,519.00 1,538.00 61,057.00
113,186.00 2,924.00 116,110AD
12,234.C0 316.00 12,550.00
16,302.00 421,00 16,723.00
20,369.00 526.00 20,895.00
13,193.00 341.00 13,534.00
20,866.00 539.00 21,404.00
26,155.00 676.00 26,831.00
16,302.00 421.00 16,723.00
12,400.00 320.00 12,720.00
16,269.00 420.00 16,639.00
34,818.00 900.00 35,718.00
5,522.00 143.00 5,665.00
32,636.00 843.00 33,479.00
Subtotals ......................19.676 $650,610.00 $ 16,809.00 $667,419.00
Road Tax on Agricultural Lands (General Fuud) ...................$ 105.00
Library Tax on Agricultural Lands (Library Fuud) ................ 66.00
Grand Total Receipts from Taxes as Levied August, 1939 $667,590.00
The above estimate is based on a revised taxable value of $33,913,-
753.00, which is the assessed value for 1940.41 operation upon which
the 19.676 mill levy and the adjustment of moneys and credits egLtal
to $16,809.00 amounts to $667,419.00, plus taxes on agricultural lauds
equal to $171.00, totals $667,590.00, as obtained from the County
Auditor.
The tnillag~e for 1939.40 operation was 19966 mills on a taxable
valuation (100% of assessed value) of $33,362,735.00 amounting to
$643,479.00, plus Moneys and Credits of $15,953.00, plus taxes on
Agricultural lauds of $172.00, totalling $G59,604.00.
GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES
B. From Miscellaneous Sources, 1940.41
Excavation Permits ............................................. .............................$ 100.00
Police Court Returns ........................................ .............................. 9,000.00
Electrical Permits ................................................ .............................. 1,600.00
Plumbing Permits .................................................. .............................. 1,400.00
Building Permits .................................................. .............................. 1,800.00
Franchise Tax ............................................._........ .............................. 600.00
Scale Fees .........................................._................... ............................. 200.00
State Highway Maintenance ................................ .............................. 2,790.00
Sale of Real Property ........................................ .............................. 500.00
Dieting Prisouers .................................................. .............................. 100.00
Ambulance Fees ................................................... ............................. 1,200.00
Dog Licenses .......................................................... .............................. 700.00
Business Licenses ................................................. .............................. 4,000.00
Miscellaneous Rentals .......................................... ............................. 700,00
Cigarette Permits .................................................. .............................. 12,000.00
Beer Permits .......................................................... .............................. 20,000.00
Miscellaneous Sales .............................................. .............................. 360.00
Swimming Pool Receipts ................................... ............................... 2,500.00
Milk Inspection Fees ............................................ ............................... 1,700.00
Department Receipts ......................................... ............................... 2,500.00
Board of Education (Nnrse) ............................. ............................... 1,250.00
Total General Miscellaneous Receipts ..................................$ 65,000,00
LIBRARY FUND
Fines, Book Rentals, etc ..................................................................$ 2,500.00
PARK FUND
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940 ......................................................$ 1,000.00
Collections, Concessions, etc ......................................................... 750.00
Total ...............................................................................................$ 1,750.00
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PLAYGROUND AND SWIMMING POOL FUND
Board of Education (Playgrounds) ............................................. .$ 2,000.00
Skating Receipts ................................................................................ 200.00
Athletic Field Fees ............................................................................ 375.00
Total ............................................................................................$ 2,575.00
DOCK FUND
Wharfage Fees ..................................................................................$ 1,300.00
Harbor Rentals, Leases, etc ............................................................. 960.00
Total ............................................................................................... $ 2,260.00
POLICE PENSION FUND
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940 ....................................................$ 201.00
Contributions from Members .......................................................... 1,000.00
Total ................................................................................................$ 1,201.00
FIRE PENSION FUND
Hstimated Balance April 1, 1940 ....................................................$ 4,059.00
Contributions from Members ........................................................ 1,300.00
Total ................................................................................................$ 5,359.00
Total Estimated Miscellaneous Revenues ..........................$ 80,645.00
Total Taxes, Moneys and Credits.....,.....~....._ .........................$667,590.00
Total Estimated City Revenue ...............................................$748,235.00
WATER WORKS DIVISION
(Self Supporting)
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940 ...................................................$ 10,000.00
Estimated 1940-41 Water Revenue ................................................ 150,450.00
Total .............................................................................................. $160,450.00
Estimated Grand Total City Revenue and Water
Division ..................................................................................$908,685,00
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
APRIL 1, 1940 TO MARCH 31, 1941
GROUP I-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
(General Fund)
Appropriations Appropriations
1939-40 Proposed 1940-41
Item 101-Council
B. Travel ............................................ ..............$ 175.00 $ 175.00
J. Miscellaneous ............................................ 25.00 25.00
Totals ........................................... ...........$ 200.00 $ 200.00
Item 102-City Manager's Office
A. Salary City Manager (80°fo)......... .._.....~$ 4,300.00 ~$ 4,800.00
A, Salary Secretary ........................... ........... 1,800.00 1,800.00
A. Salary Stenographer ..................... ........... 1,440.00 1,440.00
B. Travel ....................._.......................... ........... 100.00 100.00
C. Office .................................................. ........... 125.00 125.00
D. Printing .......................................... ........... 15.00 15.00
F. Maintenance .................................... ........... 200.00 200.00
G. Material and Supplies ................ .......... 325.00 325.00
Totals ......................................... ...........$ 8,805.00 $ 8,805.00
Item 103-City Clerk's Office
A. Salary City Clerk .......................... ...........$ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00
A. Salary Extra Help ......................... ._...,.... 150.00 150.00
G, Material and Supplies ................. ........... 75.00 75.00
Totals ........................................... ...........$ 2,725.00 $ 2,725.00
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52 Special Session, i1~Iarch 20th, 1940
Item 104-City Auditor's Office
A. Salary City Auditor (80%) '$ 1,960.00 k$ 1,960.00
F. Maintenance ..................................... .......... 50.00 50.00
G. Material and Supplies .................... .......... 100.00 100.00
Totals ......,.. ............ .....$ 2,110.00 $ 2,110.00
Item 105-City Treasurer's Office
A. Salary City Treasurer (80%) .. .....*$ 1,920.00 ~$ 1,920,00
A. Salary Stenographer (50%) .......... .......... 500.00 500.00
D. Printing and Advertising .............. .......... 25.00 25.00
F.
Maintenance .....................................
••• ~ 25.00 25.00
G. Material and Supplies ..................... ...... 150.00 150,00
I. Surety Bond ...................................... ............ 50.00 50.00
Totals ....................................... ...............$ 2,670,00 $ 2,670.00
(Note: 20% of Salaries of City Manager, City Aud itor and City
Treasurer are paid directly by Water Dept.)
Item 106-City Solicitor's Office
App ropriations rlpproprintians
1939-39 Proposed 1940-~1
A. Salary City Solicitor ................. ...............$ 3,800.00 $ 3,800.00
B. Travel ........................................... ............... 40.00 40.00
C. Office ......................_...................... ............... 40.00 40.00
G. .........
Material and Supplies ~ ............... 85.00 85.00
Totals ............................. $ 3,965.00 $ 3,965.00
Item 108-City Assessor's Office
A, Salary City Assessor ................. ...............$.. .............. $ 1,500.00
D ~~~~
~~~~
~~ ~~
~~ 1,126.00
G. and Supplies ~~ ...........
Mateal .....
.
. 25.0
0 25.00
J. Board of Review ... .... ... .. 600.00 600,00
Totals .., _ ...... . .. .... .. .. $ 62b,00
Item 109-Civil Engineer's Office
A. Salary Rodman ......... ........ ... .. $ 1,500.00
C. Office .,... ... ... .. .. .. ....... 10.00
E. Equipment .. . ... ..... 50.00
F. Maintenance ... 500.00
G. Material and Supplies . ........... .... 500.00
Totals ......... ........ .. ......$ 2,560.00
Item 113-City Elections
A. Salaries Clerks, etc.. .. ......$ 500.00
G. Material and Supplies .. ... . .. 400.00
J. Rents ... ...................... ... 50.00
Totals ....... .. ...... .. ......$ 950.00
Item 114-City Buildings
A. Salaries Janitors ., . ... ..... .. ......$ 3,000.00
E. Equipment ...................................... ............ 1,500.00
F. Maintenance and Repairs ..... .. ... .. 2,500.00
G, Material and Supplies ......... .. ....... 1,000.00
H. Heat and Light ..... .. .... 2,900.00
L Insurance (3 Year) ...... ..
Totals . ........ .... ....... .. ......$ 9,900.00
Item 115-Police Court
A. Salary Police Judge .. ... .... . . $ 1,500.00
G. Material and Supplies .... .. . . 15.00
Totals . , .. _ ......... .... .. $ 1,515.00
Item 116-Civil Service Commission
G. Material and Supplies ................ $ 50.00
J. Miscellaneous .............................................. 50.00
Totals .. ... .. ... .... ........ .$ 100.00
Suittotals Group I, General Admin-
istration ..... .. .. .. ... ..$ 36,125.00
$ 3,250.00
$ 1,500.00
10.00
50.00
500.00
500.00
$ 3,560.00
$ 500.00
400.00
50.00
$ 950.00
$ 2,000.00
1,500.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
2,900.00
560.00
$ 10,450.00
Special Session, 1~Iarch 20th, 1940 ~3
GROUP II-PROTECTIO N OF LIFE AND PROPE RTY
Item 118-Police Department ( General Fund)
Rate Per Mo.
A. Salary Chief of Police,...$ 2,700.00 (1) @ $230.00 $ 2,760.00
A. Salary Senior Capt'n (1) 2,100.00 (1) @ $176.00 2,100.00
A. Salaries Captains (2)...... 3,720.00 (2) a $155,00 3,720.00
A. Salaries Deteeiives (4).... 7,200.00 (4) Q $150,00 7,200.00
A. Salaries Desk Serg'ts (3) 5,580.00 (3) @ $155.00 6,580.00
A. Salaries Motorcycl'ts (2) 3,480.00 (2) (a7 $146.00 3,480.00
A. Salaries Patrolmen (25) 42,000.00 (25) r~ $140.00 42,000.00
(After First Year)
A. Salaries Matrons (2)........ 2,400.00 (2) [~ $100.00 2,400.00
A. Salaries Special Officers.. 100.00 100.00
B. Travel .................................. 50.00 50.00
C. Office .................................... 425.00 425.00
D. Printing .............................. 50.00 50.00
E. Equipment .......................... 2,000.00 2,000.00
F. Maintenance ...................... 2,200.00 2,200.00
G. Material and Supplies...., 2,700.00 2,700.00
J•1. Feeding Prisoners .............. 900.00 900.00
J-2. Miscellaneous (injuries).. 300.00 300.00
Totals ............................$ 77,905.00 $ 77,965.00
Item 119A-Fire Department M aintenance Fund
A. Salary Fire Chief ..............$ 2,760.00 (1) ~ $230.00 $ 2,760.00
A. Salaries Seu'r Capt'ns (2) 3,960.00 (2) @ $166.00 3,960.00
A. Salaries Captains (5)...... 9,300.00 (5) ~ $156.00 9,300.00
A. Salaries Lieutenants (7) 12,180.00 (7) @ $145.00 12,180.00
A. Salaries Engineers (4).... G,960.00 (4) c~ $145.00 6,960.00
A. Salaries Firemen (34)...... 58,800.00 (34) @ $140.00 58,800.00
(After First Year)
A. Salaries Firemen (2),....... 3,000.00 (2) @ $125.00 3,000.00
(During First Year)
B. Travel .. 50.00 50.00
C. Office .... ., . ... .. 650.00 650.00
b. Printing• 35.00 35.00
F. Mainteuance .., ..... .. 2,600.00 2,600,00
F. Repairs to Buildings.......... 7,000.00 7,000.00
G. Material and Supplies... 2,700.00 2,700.00
H, Heat, Light ........... .. 3,300.00 3,300.00
I. Insurance ............................ 200.00 200.00
J•1. 1lfiscelianeous (Injuries).. 1,200.00 1,200.00
J•2. Interest on Warrants ..... 160.00 160.00
J•3. Reserve for Emergency.... 1,747.00 1,255.00
Totals ........ .... .......$116,602.00 $11G,110.00
Item 1196-Fire Equipment Fund
E. Equipment ...... ........$ 12,510.00 $ 12,550.00
Item 120-Fire and Police Alarm (General Fund)
E A. Salary City Electrician $ 1,950.00 $ 1,950.00
' A, Salary Asst. City Electrician ..... ... 1,800.00 1,300.00
A. Salary Extra Help ....,.... ..... ... 100.00 100.00
t C. Office ........................................._....,....... .. 100.00 100.00
i E. Equipment . ...... . .. 150.00 150.00
F. Maintenance . ...., .. .... . 150.00 150.00
G. lllaterial and Supplies 200.00 200.00
H. Heat, Light and Power 200.00 200.00
h Insurance (3 Year) .... ... .. 40.00
Totals .. ..$ 4,650.00 $ 4,690.00
$ 1,500.00 Item 121-Building Commissioner's Office (General F und and Miscel•
16.00 laneous General Revenues)
A. Salary Building Commissioner.. ~$ 3,000.00 ^'$ 3,000.00
$ 1,615.00 A. Salary Stenographer (20% Time). 200.00 200.00
C. Office ...... ... ... .., ... 25.00 25.00
$ 50.00 F. Mainteuance .. ... 150.00 150.00
50.00 G. -~Iaterial and Supplies ............................ .. 100.00 100,00
$ 100.00 Totals . ....... ..... $ 3,475.00 $ 3,475.00
(General Fund-$1,675.00; Fees- $1,800.00) (Note: Includes
$ 39,300.00 Civil Engineering Duties.)
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54 Special Session, 1~Iarch 20th, 1940
Item 122-Plumbing Inspector's Office (General Fund and Miscellane•
ous General Revenues)
A. Salary Plumbing Inspector .................. ... $ 2,160.00 $ 2,160.00
A. Salary Stenographer (15% Time).... .... 150.00 150.00
C. Office .................................._...................... .... 25.00 25.00
D. Printing ................................................... .... 15.00 15.00
G. lllaterial and Supplies .......................... .... 50.00 50.00
J•1. Plumbing Board .................................... .... 30.00 30.00
Totals .....................................................$ 2,430.00 $ 2,430.00
(General Fund-$1,030.00; Fees-$1,400.OOJ
Item 123-Electrical Inspector's Office (General Fund and Miscellane•
ous General Revenues)
A. Salary Electrical Inspector ..................... .$ 2,220.00 $ 2,220,00
A. Salary Stenographer (15% Time)......... . 150.00 150.00
C. Office ............................................................. . 25.00 25.00
D. Printiug ...................................................... . 15.00 15.00
F. Maintenance .............................................. . 175.00 175.00
G. Material and Supplies ............................. . 100.00 100.00
Totals .................................................... .$ 2,685.00 $ 2,085.00
(General Fund-$1,085.00; Fees- $1,600.00.)
Item 124-Dog Pound (Miscellaneous Gene ral Revenues)
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g $ 150.00 $ 150.00
II~Protection of Life
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and Property . ........ . ........ .$220,407.00 $220,055.00
GROUP III-HEALTH AND SANITATION
Item 125-Health Operation (General Fun d)
A. Salaty Director (Part Time).. $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00
A. Sa]ary Sanitary Inspector ..,. ...... . 1,450,00 1,450.00
A. Salary Clerk .......... ... ... ... 1,080.00 1,080.00
A. Salary Restaurant Inspector,. 1,080.00 1,080.00
A. Salary Head School Nurse (10 Mo.)... . 1,700.00 1,700.00
A. Salary School Nurse ................. . . 1,400.00 1,400.00
A. Salaty School Nurse .... ... .. 1,350.00 1,350.00
A. Salary School Nurse .. .. .. .. 1,250.00 1,250.00
B. Travel.. ....... ......... .. 50.00 50.00
C. Office ... .. .. ..... .. ............ .... . 150.00 150.00
D. Printing ..................................................... .. 50.00 50.00
E. Equipment ......... .... .. 50.00 50.00
E. Maintenance (2 cars) ... ... .. 250.00 250.00
G. Material and Supplies 400.00 400.00
J-1. Laboratory Espense _ .. .. 900.00 900.00
J-2. Miscellaneous ...... 100.00 100.00
Totals .. ............. ........ .... ..$ 13,060.00 $ 13,060.00
Item 126-Control of Contagious Diseases
J. Control of Contagious Diseases ..........$ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00
Item 127-Sewer Maintenance (Main Sewer Fund)
A. Salary Sewer Foreman .... ...... .. ....$ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00
A. Wages Laborers . .. .. ... 8,500,00 8,500.00
E. Equipment ......... .. ..... ..... .. ... 500.00 500.00
F. Maintenance ........... .... ........... 700.00 700.00
G. Material and Supplies .. .... ..... 300.00 300.00
J•1. Power for Sewer Pumps ... ..... 1,300.00 1,300.00
Totals .............................. ............ .........$ 13,100.00 $ 13,100.00
Item 128-Garbage Disposal {General Fund)
J. Contract for Garbage Collection and
Disposal .. .. ..................... .. ..$ 13,000.00 $ 15,490.00
Item 129-Milk Inspection (General Fund and Miscellaneous General
Revenues)
A. Salary Milk Inspector . .. ... ...... $ 1,800,00 $ 1,800.00
E. Equipment ........... .. .... .. .... 160.00 160.00
F, Maintenance of Inspector's Car.......... 300.00 300.00
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G. Material and Supplies .............................. 100,00 100.00
Totals ......................................................$ 2,360.00 $ 2,300.00
(Milk Inspector's Fees-$1,700.00; General-$660.00),
Subtotals Group III, Health and
Sanitation .....................................$ 47,720.00 $ 45,210.00
GROUP IV-HIGHWAYS AND STREET LIGHTS
Item 131-Highways Administration (General Fund)
A. Salary Timekeeper ....................................$ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00
F. Maintenance ................................................ 100.00 100.00
G. Material and Supplies ............................ 150.00 150.00
Totals .................................................. ....$ 2,050.00 $ 2,050.00
Item 132-Street Repairing and Grading (General Fund and Grading
Fund)
A. Wages Laborers ................................... ....$ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00
E. Equipment .......................~.....,.................. .... 4,600.00 4,500.00
F. Maintenance ................ 4,500.00 4,500.00
G. Matertal and Supplies ........................ .~. 5,500,00 5,500.00
Totals ................................................. ....$ 29,500.00 $ 29,500.00
(General-$24,500.00; Gradin; -$5,000.00.)
Item 133-City Garage (General Fund)
A. Salary Head Mechanic ........................ ....$ 2,300.00 $ 2,300.00
A. Salaty iViechanics .................................. .... 5,200.00 5,200.00
C. Office ........ ......... ........... ... 75.00 75.00
E. Equipment .. ...... .. ... .. 500.00 500.00
F. Maintenance ou Garage .., 400.00 400.00
Ct. Material and Supplies .. ...., .... 325.00 325.00
H. Heat, Light, Power .. .. ..... ... . .. 2,500.00 2,600.00
L Insurance on Garage . ............. ... . 50.00 50.00
Totals .. ...... ....... .... ... $ 11,350.00 $ 11,350.00
Item 134-Ash and Can Collections (Gen eral Fund)
A. Wages Drivers and Laborers ., .... ....,$ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00
F. Maintenance ........... .. .... ... 1,400.00 1,400.00
G. Material and Supplies 500.00 500.00
Totals . .. .......... .. ... ....$ 9,900.00 $ 9,900.00
Item 138-Street and Traffic Signal Lig hting (Light Fund)
H, Total For Street Lighting and Traffic
Signals .... .... ..... ........ .... .....$ 3S,600.OD $ 38,000.00
J. 2% Sales Tax . ... ...... 772.00 772.00
Totals . ...... ......... .... $ 39,372,00 $ 39,372.00
Item 140-Street Cleaning (Garbage Disposal and Street Cleaning
Fund)
A. Wages Drivers and Laborers.. . ...... $ 12,500.00 $ 12,500,00
E. Equipment ... .. ..... .... .. .. .. 500.00 500.00
F. Maintenance ......... ....... ........ 3,000.00 3,000.00
G. Material and Supplies ............. ................ 580.00 580.00
J. Surplus . .. .... ........ 100,00 143.00
Totals ........... .... .._ $ 16,680.00 $ 16,723.00
Item 141-Snow and Ice Removal (Snow Removal Fund)
A. Labor ... ........ ....... ..... . ... $ 3,900.00 $ 3,900,00
E, Equipment 350.00 350.00
F. Maintenance . .... .. 1,000.00 1,000.00
G. Material and Supplies ............ ...... .. 350.00 350.00
J. Reserve ......... .. ........ ......... 37.00 65.00
Totals .... .... .... ....... .$ 5,63200 $ 5,665.00
Subtotals Group IV, Highways and
Street Lighting .... .. ........$114,489.00 $114,560.00
GRGUP V-LIBRARY
Item 143A-Library Fund and Miscellaneous Library Revenue
A. Salaty Librarian .. ... .. .. ......$ 2,280.00 $ 2,340.00
A. Salary Reference Librarian .... ................ 1,680.00 1,740.00
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Salary Catalogue Librarian ...................
. 1,500.00
1,560.00
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Equipment .............................,...................
, 100.00
100.00
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' I A. Salary Child Librarian ........................... . 1,380.00 1,440.00 F. Maintenance ........................... . 200.00 200.00
~. A. Salary School Librarian ......................... . 1,080.00 1,140,00 G. Material and Supplies .......................... , 150.00 150.00
f~ , ~ ~ ', A, Salary Acting Circulation Librarian... . 1,020.00 1,080,00 H. Heat and Light ..,...~ .................................. . 375.00 376.00
A. Salary General Assistant ....................... . 900.00 960.00
A. Salary General Assistants (3) ............... . 2,520.00 2,700.00 Totals ................,.................................,.. .$ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
- A. Salary General Assistant (half time).
i . 621.00
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. 1,500.00
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Equipment Books .................................... . 6,000.00 7,000.00 F.
G Maintenance ............................................,..
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250.00 600.00
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. 1,000.00 2,700.00
1,000.00 .
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. 600.00 600.00
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. 2,100.00 ~
,100,00 I.
J Insurance ...................................................
Miscellaneous . 200.00
100.00 200.00
100.00
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, I. Insurance 300.00 300.00 . ............................................. .
' ' J-1, Interest on Warrants ............................... . 100.00 100.00
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,$ 4,540.00
$
4,640,00
J-2. Reserve for Emergency .......................... 1,461.00. 1,267.00 ...............
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.$ 28,113.00
$ 29,397,00
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s, ', ~ $2,500,00.) J-2. Reserve ......................................................... . 182.00 225.00
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~ GROUP VI-PARK FUND Totals ..................................................... $ 232,00 $ 275.00
Item 144A-Park Administration Item 146-Athletic Park
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'~~ ~ A. Salary Superintendent ........ .. .. .. . .$ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 A. Wages Caretaker ................_.................. ..$ 400,00 $ 400.00
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~ B. Travel .. ... .... ....... .......... 100.00 100.00 F. Maintenance ............ .. .. .. . . 750.00 750.00
t C, Office .. .. .... ...... ...... .. 125.00 125.00 G. Material and Supplies 150.00 150.00
D, Printing and Advertising ........................ .. 50.00 50.00 H. Lights .......................................................... .. 200.00 200.00
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" J-1. Miscellaneous ... .... .. ...... . 50.00 50,00
' Totals :...... .... .... .... .$ 2,086.00 $ 2,090.00
kem 1446-Park Areas, Buildings, etc. Totals ... ... .. .. ....... $ 2,050.00 $ 2,050.00
~ A. Wages of Laborers .... .... ........ .$ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 Subtotals Group VII Playground
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.. 1,125.00
1,150.00
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i ~ ~~ ~ G. Material and Supplies ..... .. ..... .. 2,890.00 2,900.00
~ H. Heat, Light, Water and Telephone . .. 2,000.00 1,775.00 OUP VIII-MISCELLANEOUS
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Renovations and Replacements..... 500.00
500.00 300.00
225.00
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Interest .. 600.00 530,00 X
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, Totals . ........ .. ...... ..... . $ 20,915.00 $ 20,655.00 A. Salaries Drivers (2) . , . ... $ 3,360.00 $ 3,360,00
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,,, ~ Subtotals Group VI-Park Fund .. $ 23,001.00 $ 22,645.00 F. Maintenance ... ..... 300.00 400,00
I (Park Tax $20,595.00; Misc. Par k Revenues- $1,760.00) G. Material and Supplies .... .... ...... 150.00 350AD
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Insurance ............. .. ........ .. ..
626.00
225.00
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250
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2
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$ 2
250 Totals ........$ 4,335.00 $
(Ambulance Fees-$1,200.00; General Fund-$3,136.00 4,335.00
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I C. Office ............................................................ .. 120.00 120.00 J-l, Io1va League of Municipalities.............. ,.$ 80.00 $ 80.00
,, F. Maintenance (car) .......... ....... . 360.00 360.00 J-2. Damages ........ .. .. 5,300.00 3,300.00
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I ~ J•4. Revised Ordinances .. ..... .. ... . 1,500.00 1,500.00
I~, ~ Totals ................................................. ..$ 2,880.00 $ 2,850.00 J-5. State Examiners 2,000.00 2,000.00
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Repairs to Town .. 500.00 600.00
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Interest on arra .. 125.00 125.00
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-laterial and Supplies .... ....... . 650.00
400.00 650.00
400.00 Totals
$ 15,605.00
$
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. 50.00
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130.00
Totals .. .............. .. .... ....... ..$ 3,950.00 $ 3,950.00 J. Miscellaneous ...... .. .. 550.00 550,00
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Totals ....... ... .... .... .
..$ 650.00
$
650.00
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Special Session, 11lardt 20th, 1940
GROUP IX-MARKETS AND PUBLIC SCALES
(General Fund and Misc, General Revenues)
item 152-Market Master's Office
A. Salary Market Master ..........................$ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00
F. Maintenance ................................................ 20.00 20.00
G. Material and Supplies .............................. 65.00 65.00
J-i. Miscellaneous ............................................ 20.00 20.00
Totals ......................................................$ 1,505.00 $ 1,505.00
(General Fund-$305.00; Misc. General Revenues-$1,200.00.)
Subtotals Group IX-Market and
Public Scales ........................................$ 1,505.00 $ 1,505.00
GROUP X-MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
Item 162-Assessments and Sewers
J-1. City's Share of Special Assesstents......$ 3,000.00 $ 8,000.00
J-2. Storm Sewer and Inlets ............................ 2,000,00 2,000.00
Totals .....................................................$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
Subtotals Group X-Municipal Im-
provements ............................................$ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00
(Improvement Fund-$8,00,00; Sewer Fund-$2,000,00.)
GROUP XI-PENSION FUNDS
Item 154-Police Pensions
J•1. Police Pensions ..........................................$ 9,300.00 $ 13,698.60
J-2. Police Retirement System ...................... 742.00 1,037.00
Totals ......................................................$ 1Q042.00 $14,736.00
Item 155-Fire Pensions
J-1. Fire Pensions ............................................$ 15,700.00 $ 24,793.00
J-2. Fire Retirement System .......................... 980.00 1,965.00
Totals .....................................................$ 16,680.00 $ 26,763.00
Subtotals Group XI-Pensions ....$ 2G,722.00 $ 41,498.00
(Policemen's Pension Levy-$13,534.00; Balance on hand and
contributions-$1,201.00; Firemen's Pension Levy-$21,404.00;
Balance on hand and contributions-$5,359.00.)
GROUP XII-MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS
Item 161J-1 City Bonds and Interest
A1. Regular City Bmtrl Interest.... .. $ 43,985.00 $ 39,616,00
A•2. Grading Bond Redemption . .... ... 16,000.00 17,000.00
A-3. Stmvt Sewer Bond Redemption . .. 48,000.00 58,000.00
A•4. Sinlzing Fund ........................................ ...... 11,000.00 7,000.00
A-5. Improvement Bond Redemption ........ ...... 30,000,00 30,000.00
A•G. Surplus .................................................... ...... 1,495.00 1,381.00
Totals .................
(Bond Interest Fund-$24,01 "'°..$150,430.00 $152,996.00
6.00; Bond Retirement Fund-$61,-
057.00; Grading Fund-$5,000.00; Improvement Fund-$6,-
000.00; Main Sewer-$3,623.00; Water Works Fund-$20,-
000.00; Emergency Fund-$33,340.00.)
Item 161J-2 Dock Bond and Interest Fund
A-1. Interest on Dock Bonds ............................$ 9,345,00 $ 8,240.00
A-2, Dock Bond Redemption ............................ 26,000,00 27,000.00
A•3. Surplus .......................................................... 1,653,00 478.00
Totals .....................................................$ 36998.00 $ 35,718.00
Subtotals Group XII-Municipal In-
debtedness ............................................$187,478.00 $188,714.00
EMERGENCY AND RESERVE
Reserve in General Misc. Revenues ............... $ 2,281.00 $ 283.00
Reserve in Emergency Fund ............................ 134.00 179.00
Totals ..................................$ 2,415,00 $ 462.00
Special Session, iVIarch 20th, 19=10 59
GROUP XIII-DOC KS
(Dock Fund and Misc. Dock Revenues}
Item 153A-Dock Operation
A, Salary Engineers ......................_.............. ..$ 240.00 $ 420,00
B. Travel .......................................................... . 150.00 100.00
F. Maintenance ............................................... . 100,00 100.00
G. Material and Supplies ............................. . 50.00 75.00
I. hisurauce .................................................... . 475.00 467.30
J-1, Traffic Association Dues ........................ . 300.00 300,00
J-2, Improvements ........................................... . 100.00 100.06
J-3, Miscellaneous ............................................ . 200.00 200.00
J-4. Land Purchase Contract ......................... . 500.00 500.00
J-5. Land Purchase Contract (Interest} ..... ............. .... 480.00
Totals ................................................... .$ 2,115.00 $ 2,742.30
Item 153B-Dredge Operation
A, Salary Engineers ..................................... .$ 180.00 $ 180.00
A. Salaries Operators .................................. .. 1,800.00 3,324,48
A, Salaty Oiler .............................................. .. 1,100.00 .................
A. Wages Laborers ........................................ . 578.00 832.00
F. Maintenance (Repairs) ........................ .. 500.00 300.00
G. Material and Supplies ............................ .. 200.00 500.00
H. Electric Power ......... ............................. . 3,500.00 4,524.00
I. Marine Insurance .................................. .. 725.00 706.25
I. Workmen's Compensation Insurance... . 225.00 225.00
J. Miscellaneous ........................................... .. 645.00 500,00
Totals .................................................... ..$ 9,453.00 $ 11,091.73
Item 153C-W. P. A. Project
E. Trucking .................................................... ..$ 1,450.00 $ 1,250.00
E. Seale Rental ............................................... . 250.00 100.00
E. Tools ............................................................. . 300.00 200.00
G. Supplies ....................................................... . 500.00 1,250.00
Totals ..........................................._........ .$ 2,500.00 $ 2,800.00
Item 153D-
G. Seventh St. Storm Sewer Materials..... .$ 4,612.00 $ ................
G. Rip Rap and Surfacing ........ ...... . .. ....... 2,314.97
~ ~$ 4,612.00 $ 2,314.97
Subtotals Group XIII-Doeks..,,.,,. $ 18,680.00 $ 18,949.00
(Dock Tax Fund $16,689.00; Misc. Dock Revenue -$2,260.00.)
GROUP XIV-WATER WORKS
(self Supporting)
Receipts-
Est . Cash on Hand, April 1st .......... ...... .$ 20,000,00 $ 10,000.00
Est . Receipts for Metered Sales.................., .. 140,000.00 140,000.00
Est . Receipts from Flat Sales ...................... .. 250.00 260.00
Est . Receipts from Fire Protection Service 2,250.00 2,250.00
Est , Receipts frmn Nou-Operation Service .. 5,000.00 5,000,00
Est . Receipts front Sales Tax ........................ .. 2,950.00 2,950.00
Totals .................................................... ..$170,450A0 $160,450.00
DISBURSEMENTS
149A-Administration
A. Salary Superintendent ........................... x$ 3,000.00 ~$ 3,000.00
A, Salaty Accountant .................................. .. 2,160.00 2,160:00
A. Salary Stenographer and Clerk ........... .. 1,560.00 1,560.00
A. Salary Clerk .............................................. .. 1,200,00 1,200.00
A. Salary City Manager (20%) ............... .. 1,200.00 1,200.00
A. Salary City Auditor (20%)• ~ ••• •••• 490.00 490,00
A. Salary City Treasurer (20%) • .•• • • 480.00 480.00
B, Travel ...... ... ......... .......... 125.00 125,00
C. Office Expenses and Postage ...... .. 800.00 300.00
D. Printing and Advertising ...................... .. 300.00 300,00
E, Equipment .................................................. .. 1,150.00 1,150.00
F, Maintenance .............................................. .. 300.00 300.00
G, Material and Supplies .. .. ............. .. 800.00 800.00
I. Insurance .......... .. .. .. .... . 50.00 50.00
60 Special Session, Nlarcll 20th, 19=10
J-1, Sinking Fund ............................................. 4,800,00 4,800.00
J•2. Refunds ......................................................... . 2,500,00 2,500.00
J-3. Miscellaneous ............................................. . 500.00 500.00
J-4. State Sales Tax ...................................... 2,950,00 2,950.00
Totals .................................................... .$ 24,365,00 $ 24,365.00
(`NOTE; Includes Cashier Duties)
1496-Water Operation
A. Salary Field Engineer ........................... .$ 2;400,00 $ 2,400,00
A. Salary Plant Chief Engineer ................. . 2,160.00 2,160.00
A. Salary Plant Engineers (6).,...• ............. . 10,800.00 10,800.00
A. Wages Extra Station Labor ................... . 1,000.00 1,000.00
A. Salary Tapper ........................................... . 1,620.00 1,620.00
A. Salary Meter Service Man ..................... . 1,560.00 1,560.00
A. Salary Meter Repair Man ...................... .. 1,860.00 1,860.00
A, Salary Meter Reader ................................ .. 1,560.00 1,560.00
A. Salary Asst. Meter Repair Man ............ .. 1,620,00 1,620.00
A, Salary General Foreman ...................... .. 2,250.00 2,250.00
A. Salary Asst. Foreman ............................ .. 1,680.00 1,fi80.00
A. Wages of Laborers .................................. .. 8,000.00 8,000.00
E. Equipment ................................................. .. 10,000.00 10,000.00
F. Maintenance .............................................. .. 12,000.00 12,000.00
G. Material and Supplies ............................ .. 1,500.00 1,500.00
H. Heat, Light and Power ..........._ ............. .. 25,000.00 25,000.00
I. Insurance .................................................... .. 1,250.00 1,250.00
J-1. Water Main Materials ............................ .. 10,000.00 10,000.00
J-2, Other Betterments ................................ .. 25,000.00 15,000.00
J-3. Store Reserve ........................................... .. 3,000.00 3,000.00
J-4. Miscellaneous ............................................ .. 1,000.00 1,000.00
Totals .................................................... ..$125,260.00 $115,260.00
Gra nd Total Water Works Appropriatiou.. ..$149,625.00 $139,625.00
Non-Appropriated Reserve ............................ .. 825,00 825.00
Tra nsfer to City Indebtedness ........................ .. 2QOOD.00 20,000.00
Totals ................................................... ..$170,450.00 $160,450.00
RECAPITULATION OF TOTAL APPROPRIAT IONS
AND RESERVES
Budget Proposed
1939.40 1940.41
(a) City Operation, Groups I to XI incl u-
sive, Emergency and Reserve .... . $543,979.00 $660,110.00
Reserve in General Fund and General
Misc. Revenues ....................................... ... 2,281.00 283.00
Reserve in Emergency Fund .. 134.00 179.00
(b) Municipal Indebtedness, Group %H .. 187,478.00 138,714.00
(c) Docks, Group XIII .................. 18,680.00 18,949.00
(d) Water Works Appropriation, Grou p
YIV ....,.. ..... .. .... ... 149,625.00 139,625.00
Water Works Reserve ......................... ... 825.00 825.00
Totals ................................................... ...$903,002.00 $908,685.00
Tax Revenues ......... .. ... .. $659,604.00 $667,590.00
Miscellaneous Revenues and
Estimated Balance April 1, 1940....... 72°948.00
. 80,645.00
Water Works Revenue ............... .... 170,450.00 160,450.00
Totals ............................._...,............... ...$903,002.00 $908,685.00
Resolution No. 17-40
Whereas, this Council has pre-
pared its bndg~et of proposed expem
dihu•es for the fiscal year beginning
April 1, 1940, and ending March 31,
1941, wherein estimates of the ex-
penses of the departurents and pur-
poses are shown, including the esti-
mates for which the consolidated
tax levy antl all other levies hereto-
fore oracle, receipts from moneys
aucl credits aucl miscellaneous
sources are to be used, and said
budget shows all of the Proposed
expenditures for the ensuing fiscal
year, and the same was published
by law and an opportunity was
given all who might wish to file ob-
jectimts or protest to the same or
to any omissions therefrom, and the
time for final action thereon having
been bred as the 20th day of March,
1940; and
] Session, Nlarch 20th, 1940 ~ 61
Whereas, subsequent to the pre-
paration and publication of such
budget, this Council has deemed it
necessary and advisable to amend
the same by incorporating therein
the proposed increased miscellam
eons library revenues and their ap-
propriation for books; all of said
proposed changes having been here-
tofot°e provided for in a resolution
adopted by this Council ou the 20th
day of March, 1940; and
Whereas, no objections have been
filed or made to said budget: Now,
Therefn~e,
Be It Resolved by the City Coun-
cil of Dubuque that said budget of
proposed expenditures for the fiscal
year beginning April 1, 1940, and
ending March 31, 1941, as hereto-
fore prepared, and as amended, as
herein stated, be and the same is
hereby adopted and approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 20th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duehnau moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman Clark. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duei-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Noce.
Ordinance No. 3-40. An ordin-
ance appropriating money for the
various fends and purposes of the
City of Dubuque for the fiscal year
beg'inning' April 1, 1940, and ending
March 31, 1941, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duehnau moved
that the reading just had be consid-
ered the first reading of the ordin-
ance. Seconded by Councilmah
Clarlt. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Comtcilntan Van Duehnau moved
that the rules be suspended requir-
ing an ordinance to be read on
three separate days. Seconded by
Councilman 1>t~ltartou. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
The ordinance was then read a
second time.
Councilman Van Dnelman moved
that the reading just ltad be consid-
eyed the second reading of the or-
dinance. Seconded by Councilman
Clark. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
mau, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claint of Curran J, Car-
roll iu an unknown amount for in-
juries sustained iu a fall on an icy
driveway on 24th Street, about 75
feet front Jackson Street, on the
south side of the street, presented
and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the Notice of Claim be referred to
the City Solicitor Eor investigation
and report. Seconded by Couucil-
mau Van Duehnau. Carried by the
following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councih
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Leona De So•
tel for damages to her clothing and
for a doctor bill caused in a fall on
a detective sidewalk in front of 1264
Langworthy Street, presented and
read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the Notice of Claim be referred to
the City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Coun~il-
man Van Duelutan. Carried by the
fallowing vote:
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompsmt, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Notice of Claim of Mrs. Barbara
Beeper in the amount of $25.00 far
injuries sustained in a fall on a de-
fective sidewalk on the cm~ner of
Delhi and Stewart Streets, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the Notice of Claim be referred to
the City Solicitor far investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Van Duelutan. Carried by the
fallowing vote:,
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Cotmcil-
tnen Clarlt, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
ATays-Norte.
Notice of Claim of Floyd D. Ber-
endes in the amount of $150.00 for
damages sustained by his minor
son, Floyd T. Bei~endes, caused in a
fall mt an icy sidewalk in front of
1821 Rhomberg Aveune, presented
and read.
Councilman Thompson move d
that the Notice of Claim be referred
to the City Solicitor for investiga-
tion and report. Seconded by Couu-
ciluiau Clarlt. Carried by the Yol-
lowiug vote:
62 Special Session, March 20th, 1940
Yeas -Mayor Murphy, Gouncil•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Communication of Dubuque Mas-
ter Plumbers Association submit-
ting attached addition and proposed
changes to the Plumbers Ordinance,
presented and read.
Councilman Clark moved that the
communication and attached addi•
lion and proposed changes to the
Plumbing Ordinance he referred to
the City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Thompson. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Conununicatimr of Massachusetts
Bonding and Insurance Company
submitting Revocation of Power of
Attorney of F. W. Coates, deceased,
presented and read,
Councilman Clark moved that tfe
Revocation of Power of Attorney of
F. W. Coates, deceased, be received
and placed on file. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson. Carried by
the following vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of American Legion Aux-
iliary asking' permission for the
folding of their annual Poppy Dis•
tribution Day on Saturday, May
25th, 1940, presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the request be granted. Sec-
onded by Councilman Clark, Car•
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Mrs, Ida Wohlert re-
questing the waiving of the penal-
ties and interest charges in excess
of 5%o per annum involved in the
redemption of the delinquent spe-
cial assessment on Lot 3 of Janseu's
Sub. No, 3, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson rn o v e d
tfat the petition be referred to the
City Manager for investigation and
report . Seconded by Councilman
Clark. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-iVIayor Mm•phy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Midwest Lumber Com-
pany requesting a refund on pen-
alties and interest charges on de•
linquent special assessments paid
on Lots 4, 5 and 6 in Grandview
Heights Addition, presented and
read.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Manager and City Treasurer for
investigation and report, Second-
ed by Councilman Clark. Carried
by the following vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Noce.
Petition of Anna Ricketts, refer-
red to the City Council by the
Board of Supervisors, requesting
suspension of the 1939 taxes on
Lott of 4 Sub. of laf l of l of
3 of Min. Lot 172, presented and
read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to the
City Solicitor for investigation and
report, Seconded by Councihuan
Clark. Carried by the following
vote;
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Gouncil•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Kate S. Lnndbeck,
referred to the City Council by
the Board of Supervisors, request-
ing suspension of the 1939 taxes
on Lot 11 Cos Addition and Lot
242 Woodlawn Park Addition, pre•
seated and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to
the City Solicitor far investigation
and report, Seconded by Gouncil•
man Clark. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Gouncil-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-None.
Petition of Wm. A. Haller, re•
ferred to the City Council by the
Board oY Supervisors, requesting
suspension of the 1939 taxes on Lot
2'l of McCraney's 2nd Addition, pre-
sented and read.
Councilman Vau Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to
the City Solicitor for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council-
man Clark. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Proof of publication, certified to
by the puflishers, of a statement
of receipts and also a list of claims
for which warrants were drawn
during the month of January, 1940,
presented and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the proof of publication be re•
ceived and filed. Seconded by Coun-
Special Session, March 20th, 190 63
cilman Thompson, Carried by the
follotiving vote:
Yeas-Maym~ Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Na}=s-None.
Dubuque, Iowa,
March il, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council, Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with the provisions
of Chapter 289 of the State Code
of Iowa, 1935, as amended, the
Civil Service Commission conduct-
ed acompetitive examination for
eligible list for appointment to the
position of sewer foreman, said
examination being held on March
8, 1940. The following list shows
the names of those who passed the
examination with an average of
70% or better.
Name Average
Brothers, Earl S .........................95%
Coffee, Andrew B .......................75%
Brandt, William ............................71%
Burke, R. J ...................................70%a
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS P. QUINN, M.D,
Chairman.
JOHN SCHAETZLE,
C. S. HARKER,
Commissioners.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
Clerk, Civil Service Commission.
State of Iowa
County of Dubuque}ss.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, State of Iowa, this
11th day of March ,1940.
GERALDINE L. DEMKIER,
Notary Public in and for Dubuque
County, State of Iowa.
Councilman Clark moved that the
report of the Civil Service Cornmis-
siou be received and made a matter
of record. Seconded by Gouncil•
man Thompson, Carried by the
fallowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Gouncil•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March 20, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: I herewith submit the
reports of the City Auditor, City
Treasurer and City Water Depart-
ment, Health Department, far the
mouth of February, 1940, also a
list of claims and list of payrolls
for which warrants were drawn
during the month of February,
1940.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the reports be received and
placed ou file. Seconded by Coun-
cilman Thompson. Carried by the
following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March 12, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: This is to advise
that I have approved the follow-
mg Excavation Bonds and desire
to have your approval on same for
Tiling':
Richard J. Burke, 130 West 13th
Street-Policy No. YE 3361, London
Guarantee & Accident Co., Ltd.
H. B. McCarter, 231 ~ West 5th
Street-Policy No. 0 62091, Ameri•
can L+'mployers' fns. Co.
Louis Buechel, 1043 Maiu Street
-Bond No. 4387314, Fidelity & De-
posit Co, of Maryland.
Frank G. Bracouier, 1091 Julien
Avenue-Policy No. YM 1508, Lon-
don Guarantee & Accident Co., Ltd.
Archie Levan, 2239 Central Av-
em[e-Policy No. CLP 8332, The
Western Casualty & Suerty Co,
Seubert and Pesler, 1603 Central
Avenue-Policy No. 3.331663, Em-
ployers Mutual Liability Ins. Co.
of Wis.
Mullen Bros, Co, 1036 Main
Street-Bond No. 54381, Continental
Casualty Co.
A.`L, Hammel, 2251 Prince Street
-Bond No. 139114, Western Surety
Co.
Iiey City Gas Co., G69 Main Street
-Bond No. 786673, The Fidelity &
Uasualty Co. of N. Y.
Edward T. Cleaver, 1135 Main
Street-Bond No. 735674, The Fidel•
ity & Casualty Co, of N. Y.
Respectfully submitted,
A, A, RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the bonds be approved and
placed on file. Seconded by Coun•
cilman Thompson, Carried by the
rollowing vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel•
than, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March 20, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa,
Gentlemen: At the session of
the City Council held February 20,
1940, the petition of M. J. Wells
asking cancellation of interest and
penalties on delinquent special as-
sessments against Lot 5 of Pine-
hurst Subdivision teas referred to
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the City Manager and City Treas•
urer for investigation and report.
We hare examined the records
and find that Dubuque County is
acquiring a Treasurer's Deed to
the property. The petitioner has
entered into an agreement to pur•
chase the lot from Dubuque County.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
OTTO F, PULS,
City Treasurer.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the couununication of City
Manager Rhomberg and City Treas•
urer Puls be received and made a
1°ecord, Seconded by Councilman
Clark. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Arays-None.
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March 8, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Council of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Gentlemen:
I herewith return to you the fol•
lowing petition for suspension of
taxes:
Sarah Koehler and Henry E,
Koehler, Jackson School Sub. Lot
15, City of Dubuque, Iowa.
And with reference thereto re-
port: That the City Council of the
• City of Dubuque should approve
the petition and that the Board of
Supervism's should be notified of
said approval.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. KINTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Clerk moved that the
report of City Solicitor hintziuger
be approved and that the petition
of Sarah Koehler and Henry E.
hoehler requesting suspension of
the 1939 taxes on Lot 15 of Jack-
• son School Subdivision be granted
and that the Board of Supervisors
be notified of the action of the
City Council. Seconded by Couu•
ciln2au Van Duelman. Carried by
the Yollotiving vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel•
121all, Whal'tom
Nays-None.
March 6, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On April 12, 1939,
there was referred to the City So-
licitor claim of Mrs. Rose Ceske iu
the amount of $787.50 for expenses
and personal injuries received in
a fail on an icy and defective side-
walk on Alta Vista Street near the
corner of Vernon Street; that Mrs.
Ceske received broken bones in her
ankle and was unable to walk from
the date of the injury, March 5,
1939, until some time in July, 1939,
and was thereafter incapacitated
to a great extent; that she incurred
doctor bills, had X-ray pictures tak•
en and incurred other expenses;
that I have talked the matter over
with her, and have further investi-
gated the situation .and find that
she fell at the place that she claims,
and that the sidewalk was not only
icy, but was defective because of
smooth cement blocks having been
raised higher than the adjoining
blocks; that she had agreed to ac•
cept $100.00 iu full payment of her
claim against the City.
I respectfully recommend that the
claim be allowed iri the sum of
$100.00 and that a warrant be is•
sued to Nirs. Rose Ceske therefor,
and that the same be delivered to
her upon the execution by claimant
of the inclosed receipt and release,
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. KINTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
Kitrtzinger be approved and that
the City Auditor be instructed to
draw a warrant in the amount of
$100.00 payable to Mrs. Rose Ceske
as settlement in full of her per•
sonal injury claim caused in a fall
on au icy and defective sidewalk
on Alta Vista Street near the cor-
ner of Vernon Street, said warrant
to be delivered upon the execu•
lion of a receipt and release by
Mrs. Rose Ceske. Seeouded by
Councilman Thompson, Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Alayor Alurphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March 18, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On January S, 1940,
at about 1:20 p. m. one Lena Ober-
miller fell while crossing the street
at the corner of 12th and Central
Avenue, iu the City of Dubuque,
Io`va, claiming that the condition
of the street was dangerous and
unsafe because of the negligence of
the City, and received serious in•
juries, among which was a broken
wrist, confining her to her home
for a period of about eight weeks,
causing her less of wages and caus-
ing her to employ help at home;
that L-er actual expenses were
$55.50; and that I have talked this
matter over tivith her and others
and have fully investigated the sit•
nation, and find that she fell as
she claims and sustained serious
injuries; that she has agreed to
accept $55.50 in full payment of
her claim against the City for $350.
I respectfully recommend that
the claim be allowed in the sum
of $55.50, and that a lvarrant be
issued payable to Lena Obermiller
therefor, and that the same be
delivered to her upon the execu-
tion by claimant of the inclosed
Receipt and Release.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. I{INTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Clark moved that
the recommendation of City Solic•
itor hintziuger he approved and
that the City Auditor be instruct-
ed to draw a warrant in the amount
oY $55.50 in favor of Lena Ober•
miller as settlement in full of her
personal injury claim caused iu a
fall while crossing the street at
the corner of 12th and Central
Avenue, said warrant to be de-
livered upon the execution of a
receipt and release by Leua Ober•
miller. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Teas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, tiVhartou.
Nays-None,
March 11, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On February 6,1940,
one Rohert Eracheu fell and sus•
tamed an injury ou an icy and de•
fective sidewalk on the south side
of West Third Street, just west of
Alpine Street. He filed a claim for
damages in the sum of $67.00, I
have investigated this matter and
have came to an agreement with
kiln that his claim should be set•
tied for $35.00. I respectfully rec-
otnmeud that the claim be allowed
iu the smu of $36.00 and that a
warrant be issued to Robert Er•
schen for said sum, and that the
same he delivered to him upon the
execution by hhn of the inclosed
Receipt and Release.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. KINTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
Kintziuger be approved and that
the City Auditor be instructed to
drava a warrant iu the amount of
$35.09 in favor of Robert Erschen
as settlement iu full of his claim
tip
caused in a fall on au icy and de•
fective sidewalk on the south side
of West Third Street just west
of Alpine Street, said warrant to
be delivered upon the execution of
a receipt and release by Robert
Erschen. Seeouded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor llfurphy, Couneil•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
March 19, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the City Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On April 30, 1936,
there was filed with the City Clerk
Notice of Claim far personal injury
by Mary Busch, Admiuistratrix of
the Estate of Herman H. Busch,
deceased. This claim was referred
to the then City Solicitor. There•
after, actimi was commenced iu the
District Court of Dubuque County,
Iowa, for the March, 1938, term, fur
the suer of $4,000.00 claiming that
on or about March 1, 1936, while
plaintiff's intestate was walking
from the alley between Locust and
Alain Streets in the City of Dn•
buque, upon the southerly sidewalk
on Fifteent~i Street right near the
alley, his foot struck one of the
ridges, hillocks or obstructions of
ice and snow formed ou said walk,
causing hinl to be thrown down,
sustaining injuries which resulted
in his death about three weeks
later. That Laura Bell, owner of
the property is a defendant iu said
action with the City of Dubuque.
That said action was set for trial
during this March, 1940, term of
the District Court of Dubuque Coun-
ty, Iowa, and after negotiations
with the plaintiff's counsel, they
have agreed to accept the sum of
$25.00 plus the court costs of $10.45.
The co-defendant, Laura Be11, will
pay m2e•half of this a2nouut, which
leaves an amount of $17.75 for the
City of Dubuque to pay.
I respectfully recommend that the
claim be allowed in the sum of
$17.75, and that a warrant be is•
sued to Peter B. Klauer, Attorney
for Alrs. O'Tillia Busch, Adminis•
tr•atrix of the Estate of Herman
H. Busch, deceased, and that the
same be delivered to him upon the
execution by Mrs. O'Tfflia Busch,
Admiuistratrix, of the inclosed Re-
ceipt and Release, and upon execu-
tion by her of a Ivritten dismissal
of the action now pending in the
District Com•t of Dubuque County,
Iowa, being law No. 28751, Mary
Busch, Admiuistratrix of the Estate
of Herman H. Busch, Deceased,
6 Special Session, ibIarch 20th, 19=10
Plaintiff, vs. City of Dubuque, Io}va,
and Laura Bell, Defendants.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. IiINTZINGER,
Cfty Solicitor.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
l~intzinger be approved and that
the City Auditor be instructed to
draw a warrant in the amount of
$17.75 in favor of Peter B. Klauer,
Attorney for NIrs. O'Tillia Busch,
Administratrix of the Estate of
Herman H. Busch, Deceased, as set-
tlement in full of the claim by
Niary Busch, Administratrix of the
Estate of Herman H. Busch, De-
ceased, and that said warrant be
delivered upon the execution by
Mrs. O'Tillia Busch, Administratrix,
of a receipt and release and upon
execution by her of a written Dis-
missal of the action note pending
in the District Court of Dubuque
County, Iowa. Seconded by Coun-
cilman ThompsotL Carried by the
following Vote:
Teas-N4ayor Murphy, Cottueil-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 18-40
Be it resolved by the City Couu-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
following, having complied with the
provisions of law relating to the
sale of cigarettes within the City
of Dubuque, be granted a permit to
sell cigarettes and cigarette papers
within said City and the Manager
is directed to issue such permit on
behalf of said City.
Sieg and I~enuiker (to be effec-
tive April 1, 1940), 2401 Windsor
Avenue.
Be it further resolved that the
bond filed with the application be
approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 20th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. 'vV. THOMPSON,
Councilmen.
Attest:. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
onded by Councilman 1Vharton. Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Nlayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Councilman Clark moved that the
rues he suspended for the purpose
of allowing any one present in
the Council Chamber, who wishes
to do so, to address the Council.
Seconded by Councilman Thomp-
son. Carried by the following vote:
leas-tl'Iayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
mau, 1Vhartou.
Nays-None.
Attm~ney Arthur Edwards, repre-
senting J. G, Hall, addressed the
Couucil stating that under a bill
of sale of certain articles from
Arthur Norton, holder of a Class
'B" beer permit, that J. G. Hall
then became the manager of the
tavern miler the Class "B" beer
permit of Arthur Norton, and
requesting that the City Council
allow J. G. Hall to continue oper-
ating the Class "B" beer permit
of Arthur J. Norton, as tnamager,
or to grant to J. G. Hall a new
Class "B" beer permit 'if it can
be legally done.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the matter of the license and its
revocation for the Class "B" beer
permit of Arthur and Adele Norton
be referred to the City Council
for ftu•ther cmtsicleration and that
the legal aspect of the matter be
referred fo the City Solicitor. Sec-
onded by Councilman Van Dnel-
utan. Carried by the following
vote:
leas-Maym~ Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, TVharton.
Nays-None.
There being no further business,
Conncihnan Clark moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follotiv
ing vote:
leas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, SVharton.
Nays-None.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerlt.
Approved .................................194D.
Adopted ....................................1940.
Conucilm en: 3 ......................................
Attest : ................................................
City Clerk.
cial Session, 11'Iarch ?6th, 19-40 67
(Official)
Special Session, Nlarch 26, 1940.
Council met at 7;35 p. nt.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Couucil-
men Clark, Van Duelman, Wharton,
City Manager Rhomberg.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Meeting called by order of Coun•
cihnen Van Duelman and Wharton.
Mayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
duly made and that this meeting
is called for the purpose of can-
vassing the vote cast at the General
Municipal Election held March 26,
1940, and acting on any other busi-
ness as may properly come before
a regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil.
The vote of the General Munici-
pal Election of March 25, 1940,
was then canvassed and showed
the following result:
Term Commenc- Term Comm'g Park Com- Totai
ing the First the First missioner Number of
Monday in April, Monday iu Regular Electors
1940 April, 1941 Term Who Voted
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Precinct I I I I I I I i ~
First .................. 2991 339' 362 332 629 1 6061 629 447 708
Second ............ 211 228 370 384 519 1
504 564 421 624
Third ................ 393 421 267 270 617 566 559 364 725
Fourth ..........., 267 288 272 242 451 452 484 329 563
Fifth ................ 2081 252 459 443 576 6681 638 484 715
Sixth .........._.... 253 296 462 346 634 629 672 494 759
Seventh ........... 272 284 211 191 432 430 431 260 504
Eighth .............. 237 295 292 250 467 442 480 336 572
Ninth ............... 283 320 189 168 449 444 948 285 522
Tenth ............... 253 311 440 410 594 5821 6391 453 737
Eleventh ....,...., 275 Z92 219 184 449 4561 446 272 503
Twelfth ..........., 319 361 212 1G5 479 469) 467 29G 572
Thirteenth ...., 2811 335 428 305 554 565 5731 x55 ~ 716
Fourteenth .... 346 410 282 224 563 5641 563 374
1 658
Fifteenth ........ 299 1 326 1 217 196 480 479 1 491
329 549
Total ............1 4186 ~~ 4758 146821 4110 17893 ~ 7756 180841 5498 9427
Resolution Na. 19-40
Whereas, the Council of the City
of Dubuque has met on this day
for the purpose of canvassing the
votes cast at the regular municipal
election held on the 25th day of
14arch, 1940; and
Whereas, said Council has can-
vassed said votes and the result
determined therefrom has been
found to be that the following
named persons have received the
greatest number of votes cast for
the offices of Councilmen and Park
Conunissioner, to-wit: For Council-
men.for the term eontntencing the
first Monday of April, 194D-Gem~ge
R. Murphy, Bernard Schueller; for
Councilmen for the term Commenc•
ing the first Monday of April, 1941
-Frank W. Thompson, Frank Van
Duelman, Albert Wharton; far Park
Commissioner-William M. Clem-
ens; Now, therefore
Be it resolved by the Council
of the City of Dubuque that said
George R. Murphy and Bernard
Schueller be and they are hereby
declared to be elected to the office
of Comtcihneu of the City of Du-
buque for the term to commence
on the first Monday of April, 1940;
and
Be it further resolved that Frank
W. Thompson, Frank Van Duelman
and Albert Wharton he and they
are declared to be elected to the
office of Councilmen of the City of
Dubuque for the term to commence
on the first Monday of April, 1941;
and
Be it farther resolved that Wil-
liam NI. Clemens be and he is
hereby declared to be elected to
the office of Parlc Connnissioner.
Special Session, 112arch 27th, 19=10
adopted and approved
day of -larch, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARI{,
Councilmen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk. '
Councilman Wharton moved the
adoption of the resolution. Second-
ed by Councilman Clark. Carried
by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Van Duelman, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
Councilman Wharton moved that
the Judges and Clerks who served
at the General Municipal Election
held on -larch 25, 1940, be allowed
the amount of $6.00 each for ser-
vices rendered as such Judges and
Clerks. Seconded by Councilman
Clark. Carried by the following
vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council,
nlen Clark, Vau Duelman, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
There being no further business,
Councilman Clark moved to ad-
journ. Seconded by Councilman
Van Duelman. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas--4ayor Murphy, Couucil-
meu Clark, Vau Duelman, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Absent-Councilman Thompson.
J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Approved ..................................1940.
Adopted ......... ..............1940.
Councilmen: ~ ............. ...........
Attest: ......... .. ........
City Clerk.
III® uil~,t~ ^1®
(Official)
Special Session, March 27, 1940.
Council met at 7:40 p. nt.
Present-Mayor Murphy, Coun•
cilmen Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton, City Manager Rhom•
berg.
Meeting called by order of Coun•
cilmen Clark and Thompson.
Mayor Murphy read the call and
stated that service thereof had been
duly made and that this meeting
is called for the purpose of con-
sidering for final adoption Ordin-
ance No. 3-4Q an ordinance ap-
propriating money for the various
funds and purposes of the City of
Dubuque far the fiscal year begin-
ning April 1, 194Q and ending
March 31, 1941, and actiug~ mt any
other business as may properly
come before a regular meeting of
the City Council.
Communication of James J. Cal-
laghan making application to be
appointed to the Board of Review
far the year 1940, presented and
read.
Councilman Clark moved that
the communication be referred to
the City Council. Seconded by
Councilman Thompson. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel•
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Conununication of E. G. Forward
making application for re-appoint-
ment as a member of the local
Board of Adjustment and Review
for the current year, presented and
read.
Councilman Clark moved that the
communication be referred to the
City Council. Seconded sty Council-
man Thompson. Carried by the
Yollowiug vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council,
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Communication of Chet B. Akers,
Auditor of State, by T. E. DeI3art,
Supervisor, relative to the annual
audit of cities and requesting that
the City of Dubuque advise wheth-
er they desire an audit to be made
by exanliuers front the office of
Auditor of State or whether the
City of Dubuque will take advan-
tage of the optional feature of the
law, presented and read.
City ilfanager Rhomberg recom-
mending that the audit be made
by the State Examiners.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Manager
Special Session, ;March 27th, 190 69
Rhomberg be approved and that
the office of the Auditor of State
be notified of the action taken by
the City Council. Seconded by
Gouncihnan Wharton. Carried by
the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Dnel-
nlau, Wharton.
Nays--None.
Communication of Zumhof Insur-
ance Agency with attached Power
of Attorney of Fidelity and Deposit
Company of Maryland empowering
William Zumhof and Eugene G.
Zumhof to execute certain bonds as
specified iu behalf of said Gom•
pant', as Attorney in Fact and stat-
ing that this Power of Attorney
revokes that issued on behalf of
William Zumhof dated February 17,
1921, presented and read.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the communication and Pow•
er of Attorney be received and
placed ou file, Seconded by Couu•
Gilman Clark. Carried by the fol-
Iowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
nlait, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Communication of Francis P.
Quinn, NLD, making formal appii•
cation for appointment to the Civil
Service Commission for a full term,
presented and read.
Councilman Clark moved that
Francis P. Quinn, M,D, be re-ap-
poiuted as a member of the Civil
Service Commission for a six year
term, said terns expfring~ March 31,
H46. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Ceuttcil-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Mrs. Margaret E. Hog-
an, referred to the City Council
by the Board of Supervisors, re-
questing' suspension of the 1939
tales on the north half of City
Lot 326, presented and read.
Coancihuan Clark moved that the
petition be referred to the City So-
licitor for investigation and re-
port. Seconded sly Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council,
lneu Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
tllall, Whal'tOll.
Nays-None.
Petition of Jim Hagenccolas, re-
ferred to the City Council by the
Board of Supervisors, requesting
cancellation of the second half of
the 1939 taxes on Lot 326 East
Dubuque Addition, presented and
read.
Councilman Clark moved that
the petition be referred to the City
Solicitor for investigation and re-
port. Seconded by Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the follow-
ing' vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Couneil-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duei-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of Beu L. Bamnhover,
requesting the re-zoning of the
property of Mrs. Matt' Fuchs and
daughter, Clarice Baumhover, lo•
Gated on Highway No. 20 near the
intersection of Fremont Avenue,
presented and read.
Councilman Clark moved that the
petition be referred to the Planning
and Zoning' Commission for their
recommendation and report. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton. Car-
ried by the followiug~ vote:
Peas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Petition of N. J. Hiutg'en, request-
ing the abandmiing of Fail~uount
Avenue running between Levi Ter-
race and Saunders Avenue, present-
ed and read.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
that the petition be referred to the
City Council to view the grounds.
Seconded by Councihneu Thomp-
son. Carried by the following
vote:
Teas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Ordinance No. 3-40
Au ordinance appropriating
money for the various funds and
purposes of the City of Dubuque
for the fiscal year beginning' April
1, 1940, and ending March 31, 1941,
said ordinance having been passed
upon first and second readings on
March 20, 194D, presented and read
a third time.
ORDINANCE ND, 3.40
An ordinance appropriating money
Yor the various funds and purposes of
the City of llubuque for the fiscal
year beginning April 1, 1940 and end-
ing March 31, 1941.
Be it ordained by the City Cuuncii
of the City of Dubuque:
Paragraph 558. Consolidated tax
levy, Section 1. That the consolidated
tai heretofore levied pttrsuant to Sec-
tion 6217 of the 1939 Code of Ionia
is hereby appropriated to the Gen-
eral, Grading, Improvement, Server
and Light Funds in the Following
ratios to-curt: (a) General Fund $1ti7,-
933.00• (b) Grading' Fund, $10,000.UO;
(c) Lnprovement Fund, $14,000.00; (dt
Heuer Fanrl, $°,UnD.00; te) Light
b`und, $39,472.On
Paragraph S59 Agrcultural tas.
Section 2, That the revenue anticipat-
ed to he received fi-om the tax upon
Special Session, 1'Iarch 2ith, 19=40
aa'ricu!hu•al lands within the City fex-
chtsive of such portion thereof allot-
ted to the Library Fund) in the sum
of S105.00 is hereby appropriated to
the General Fund, making the tax
total of said General Fund, $165,033.00.
Paragraph 560. Funds. Section 3.
That the appropriations for the flscal
year beginning April 1, 1940. and end-
ing N~Iarch 31, 1911, for the various de-
partments and purposes of the Cit3'
of Dubuque be filed and determined
as follows:
Group I. General Administraticn-
Departments
101-City Council .............. .. $ 200.00
102-Office of CitS' Manager... S,S05.00
103-Office of City Clerk ....... 2 725.00
104-Office of City Auditor .... 2,110.00
105-OYRce oP City Treasurer 2,670.00
lOG-Office oP City Solicitor,.. 3,9G5.0U
lOS-City Assessor's Office .. 3,250.00
109-Office of Civil Engineer, 2,660.00
713-Elections 950 UO
111-Cih• Buildin°s ._,......, tU,~50.00
1]5-Police Court ],515.01
11G-Civil Sertice Connnis-
sioti .. . .. - .... 100.011
(These appropriations shall he paid
frmn the General Fnnd.)
Group II. Protection of Life and
Property
11S-Police Departmen( S77,pG;,.,19
($'''_'."_93.On of this appropriation
sho-il he paid from the General Fund
and $55,f,G7.UU from tniscellaneen:
general revenues.t
1]9.1-Fire Dept. Mainten-
ance .,. $116,10100
('this appropriation shall be paid
front the Fire Deparhnent l[ain-
teuance Fund.)
1tOB-Fu•e Equipment $ 12,65u.OD
(^l his appropriatimt shall be pair!
from the Fire Equipment Pund.)
120-Fire and Police Alarnt
Systems $ ~1,GDIl.mt
Cl'his appropriation shall be paid
from the General Fnnd)
1_t-Office of Building Cmn-
misaimter 0. P.175 0'~
I$t,675.L'0 of this appropriatimt shall
he Paid frmn the General Fund and
$1,SDO.OU from miscellaneous gon-
eral revenue.)
122-Offtce of Plumbing ht
Spector ... .. „ $ 2,-130.00
tai l
~ $1 030 O0 of this approprtatimt sl
I:e Paid frmn the General Fund and
$1,400.D0 frmn miscellaneous gen-
eral revcnaes,)
1'?3--0ffice of Electrical ln-
gpeetor _. K S.liSS.Up
I$1,OS5.U0 of this approptiationshall
he paid from the General Fnnd and
$1,(,00.00 frmn miscellaneous gen-
eral revenues)
124-Dog Pound $ 1511011
(This appr'opr'iation shall he Paid
from miscellaneous general reve-
nues. ]
Group III. Health and Sanitation
135-Health Operation $ 13,060.00
fThie appropriation shall he paid
from the General Fund.l
120-Control of Contagious
Diseases $ 1,300.110
(This appropriation shall he paid
from the General Fund.)
127-Sewer lliaintenance .. $ 13,100.pa
IThis appropriation shall he paid
fro,n the -Iain Sewer Fanr1J
12S-Garbage Disposal ........,$ 15,490,00
(This appropriation shall he paid
from the General Ftmd.)
199-]Silk Inspection ... ~ 2,3GO.u0
(}Gf,O 00 oP this appropriation shad
he paid Prom the Ceueral Fand and
$1,700,00 frmn miscellxneon, ;;enernl
revenues.l
Group IV. Highways and Street Lights
131-Highway Administration $ 2,Oo0.00
(This appropriation shall be pu{d
frmn the General Fund.)
132-Street Repairing a n d
Grading ...... ..... ......... $29,500,00
$24,5D0.00 of thrs appropriation shall
be paid from the General Fund and
$S,OOD.40 from the Grading Pund,)
13'3-City Garage ......_....... $11,35D.D0
134-Ash and Can Collection $ 9,900.0~t
(These appropriations shall be paid
from the General Fnnd.)
133-Street and Trafflr, Signal
Lig'htiug ............ .._...... -$39373.00
(This appropriatton shall be paid
und.
Prom the Light P )
140-Street Gleaning .., ......... $10,723,00
(This appropriation shall be paid
from the Garbage Disposal and
Street Cleaning Pund.)
141-Snow and Ice Removal $ 5,665,OD
(This appropriation shall be paid
from the Snow Removal Fund.)
Group V, Library
143-Library Operation ._........$29,32200
($26,597.00 of this appropriation shall
be paid from the Library- Funtl
curl $1,500.00 from miscellaneous
library revenues)
Group VI. Parks
144A-Park Administration,...$ 2,090.00
144B-Park Areas, Buildings,
Etc. _ ................ _- .. , .... $'0,555.00
($20,596,00 of these appropriations
shall he paid from the Parlc Fund
curl $1,750.00 from miscellaneous
park recenueeJ
Group VI1. Recreation
145A-P,ecreatimt Administra-
tion .. .......... _ . $ 3,350.00
...
.......
145F.-Pla1•grounds ......... 3 950.0T
145D ~i'inter Sports .............. 1,500.Oir
145E--Swimming Fool ........ 4,541LD0
145G-]ndom• Winter Spm'ts..., IOD.OD
]45H-Emergency ................ 270.00
74fi -Athletic Park ........ 2,050.00
$12R2D,00 of these appropriations
shall he Uaid ft•mn the Plai•ground
and Swimming Pool Fund and $2,-
576.Ot1 from miscellaneous recreation
revenues.)
Group VIII. Miscellaneous
147-Planning and Zoning ....$ 25.00
(This appropriation shall be paid
from the General Fnnd)
14SE--Ambulance ............... $ 4,335,00
($3,135.00 of this appropriation shall
be paid from the General Fnnd and
$1,300.00 from miscellaneous general
revenues.)
14SC-Other Miscellaneous ... $15.605.00
145F-Airport ........ .... ... $ GSO.OD
(These appropriations shall he paid
Prom the General Fund.)
Group IX, Markets and Scales
152-Office of Market blaster $ 1,505,OD
($305,00 of this appropriation ska11 be
paid from the General Fund and $1,-
200.D0 Prom miscellaneous general
revenues.)
Group X. Municipal Improvements
162J-1-Crtv's Share of Specia]
Assessments ......................$ 8,000.00
(This appropriatton shall be paid
from the Improvement FtmdJ
162)-2-Storm Sewers and In-
]ets ............................ $ 2,000.00
(This appropriatimt shall be paid
from the Sewer Fund.)
Special Session 11larch 27th, 190 it
Group XI. Pensions
154)-1-Police Pensions ... ..$13,693.00
(This appropriation shall be paid
: from the Police Pension Fund.)
154)-2-Police Retirement
S3'stem ... ... . . ...... $ 1,037.00
(This appropriation shall be paid
from the Police Retirement Fund.)
155)-1-Fire Pensions ..... . $24,795.00
(This appropriation shall be paid
from the Fire Pension Fund.)
165)-2-Fire Retirement Sys-
tem ....... .... ........... $ 1,9G5.00
(This appropriation shall he paid
flour fife Fire Retirement Fund.)
Group XII. Municipal Indebtedness
161)-1-Retirements of Bonds
and payment of interest.....$152,936.U0
('phis apptppriatimt shall be paid
from the fo]lowing funds: Bond In-
terest Fund, $24,O1G.00; Bond Re-
tirement Fmtd, $G1,057.D0; Grading
Fund, $5,D00.00; Improvement Fund,
$6,000 00; Main Sewer Fnnd $3,-
623.00; Water ZVorks Puncl, $20,-
000.OD; Emergency Fund, $33,-
^00.00. )
1G1J-2-Retirement of Dock
Bonds and payment of in-
terest - ......-$35,715.00
- (This appropriation shall be paid
8rom the Dock Bond Fttnd.)
Group XIII. Public Docks
153A-Dock Operation ..._........-...$ 2,742.30
163B-Dredge Operation .._....... ]1,091.70
153!-jV.P.A. Project ........-_....... 2,500.(]0
153D--Rip Rap and Surfacing 2,314.97
($16,669.00 of these appropriations
shall be paid from the Dock Opera-
. flop Pond and $2,200.00 frmn mil-
- cellaneous dock revenues.)
Group XIV. Water Works
149A-Administrattou _...._....$ 24,365.00
149B-Operation ._..__.,..._.__._ 115,260.00
(This deparhnent is operated from
its receipts and Is not supported by
tax levy, hence no appropriation
from taxes is made, but the fore-
- eoing amounts are appropriated
frmn the revenue of such depart-
ment,)
Paragraph 561. General miscellati-
eotts revenues. Section 4. General
riiiscellaueous revenues which are col-
' lected during the fiscal year shall lie
allocated to the departments and pur-
e poses as provided for herein and shall
be used for the PaFntent of the ex-
penses of such departments and pur-
poses in the sums herein shown.
Paragraph 562. Surplus. Section 5.
- Any surplus not specifically allocated
for a definite purpose in the budget
and which map exist in either the
General Fmxl or miscellaneous reve-
Hues account shall be and the same
is hereby appropriated and set apart
to be applied as contingencies arise
or may be used for such proper pur-
poses as the Councll may determine
upon. Any surplus not specifically
distributed in the budget and remain-
ing in funds created by the levy of
special tales shall he and the same
is hereby appropriated for any' Proper
purpose incident to such fonds. Any
surplus remaining in any fund at the
close oP the flscal year 1939-4D (ex-
cept taxes which have been levied for
special Purpoees) shall be transferred
irrto and become a part of the General
Ftmd. Nothing herein contained
shall authorize the transfer of funds
realized frmn special tales to a fund
m• purpose for which any special tax
levy has been made, except only with
the approval of the State Cmnph•oller.
Paragraph 503. Receipts from
Swimming Pool. Section 6. All re-
ceipts from the operation of the
swimming pool shall be allocated to
the General P`mtd in part re-payment
for the redemption of general fund
warrants and the pa3'ment of interest
thereon occasioned by the construc-
tion of the swimming pool.
Paragraph 564. Emergency Ftmds.
Section 7. Transfers of money may
be made from the Emergency Fund to
anS' other fund for the purpose of
meeting deficiencies in any such fund
arising from any cause; provided,
however, that no such transfer shall
he made except upon the written ap-
proval of the State Comptroller and
then opts' when such approval is
unanimously requested by the City
Council.
Paragraph 565. Delinquent taxes.
Section' S. Delinquent prior years'
taxes shall be allocated to the re-
spective funds entitled to the same
when anti as the same are received
by the City Treasurer.
Paragraph 566. Distribution. Sec-
tion 9. That the distribution and di-
vision of the within appropriation
shall be made in accordance with the
budget of the City Council adopted on
lllarch 20, 1940, which budget is
made a part oP this ordinance by
reference thereto and shall be con-
sidered In connection with the ex-
pendittu'es of said appropriations.
Paragraph SG7. Emergency clause.
Section 10. This ordinance, in the in-
terest of the 1»'esertatimt of public
peace, health, safety and the general
welfare of the City of Dubuque and
the inhabitants thereof being deemed
urgent and of immediate necessity,
shall he in force and effect from and
after ill final Passage, adoption and
approval by the City Council and
publication as provided by law, and
the appropriations herein provided for
shall be available when transferred
to their respective funds.
Passed upon first and second read-
ings this 20th clay of March, 1940.
Passed, adopted and approved upon
final reading this 27th day of March,
1940.
GEO, R, fl4URPHT, NTayor.
FRANli PAN DUELNIAN,
AhBERT WHARTON,
CARL A, CLARI4,
i+', l~t'. THOD~IPSON,
Councilmen,
Attest J, J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Published officially in the Tele-
graph-Herald newspaper, ilIarclt 2Sth,
1940.
,1. J. SHEA,
3-2S-1t City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the ordinance. Sec-
onded by Councilman Wharton, Car-
Tied by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clarli, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Dubuque, Iowa.
March 25, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: In accordance with
the provisions of Chapter 2S9 of
the State Code of Iowa, 1935, as
amended, the Civil Service Com-
mission conducted a competitive
examination for eligible list far ap-
pointment to the position of As-
sistant Engineer at Pumping Sta-
72 Special Session, Nlareh 2ith, 1940
tiou, said examination being held
on March 8, 1940.
The following list shows the
names of those who passed the
examination with an average oY
70% or better.
Name Average
Earl A. Gadient ............................94%
Richard J. Feyen ..........................85%
Irwin H. Smith . ............................30%
Linden H. Wagner .......................99%
Marion E. Latham ........................74%
Robt. M. Zemanek .......................72%
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS P. QUINN,M.D.,
Chairman.
C. S. HARKER,
JOHN SCHAEZLE,
Commissioners.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
Clerk.
County of Dubuque)
State of Iowa ~ ss.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, State of Iowa, this
25th day of March, 1940.
GERALDINE L. DEMKIER,
Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, State of Iowa.
Councilman Clark moved that the
report of the Civil Service Couunis-
siou be received and made a matter
of record. Seconded by Council-
man Thompson. Carried by the fol-
lowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Councii•
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
Resolution No. 20-40
Be it resolved by the City Coun-
cil of the City of Dubuque that the
following, having complied with the
provisions of law relating to the
sale of cigarettes within the City
oY Dubuque, be granted a permit
to sell cigarettes and cigarette pa-
pers within said City and the Man-
ager is directed to issue such per-
mit on behalf of said City.
Hubert M. and Mae Fischbach
(to be effective April 1, 1940), 1255
Central Avenue.
Robert D. Zeheutner (to be effec-
tive April 1, 1940), 1944 Central
Avenue.
Be it further resolved that the
bonds filed with the applications
be approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 27th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Conncihnen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Couucilmau Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec•
onded by Councilman Clark, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
rnen Clark, Thompson, Vau lluel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-Noce.
Resolution No. 21-40
Whereas, application for Class
"B" Beer Permit has been submit-
ted to this Council for approval
and the same has been examined:
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Council of
the City oY Dubuque that the fol-
lowing application be and the same
is hereby approved and it is or-
dered that the premises to be oc-
cupied by such applicant stall be
forthwith inspected.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Carl J. McDermott (transfer of
address from 266 Main Street), 659
Central Avenue.
Passed, adopted and approved
this 27th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Mayor.
FRANK VAN DUELNTAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Councihneu.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Couucilmau Van Duelman moved
the adoption of the resolution. Sec-
. onded by Councihnau Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Nlayor Murphy, Council-
men Clarlc, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
Resolution No. 22-40
Whereas, heretofore application
was filed by the within named ap-
plicant for Class "B" Beer Permit
and has received the approval of
this Comicil; and
Whereas, the premises to be oc-
cupied by him have been inspected
and found to comply with the or-
dinances of this City and he has
filed a proper bond: Now, therefm~e,
Be it resolved by the Council of
the City of Dubuque that the Man-
ager be and he is hereby directed
to issue to the following named
person a Beer Permit.
CLASS "B" PERMIT
Carl J. McDermott (transfer of
address from 266 Main Street), 659
Central Avenue,
Be it further resolved that the
bond filed by such applicant be
and the same is hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved
clot Session, 1~Iarch 27th, 19=10 i3
this 27th day of March, 1940.
GEO. R. MURPHY,
Maym•.
FRANK VAN DUELMAN,
ALBERT WHARTON,
CARL A. CLARK,,
F. W. THOMPSON,
Couucihnen.
Attest: J. J. SHEA,
City Clerk.
Councilman Van Duehnau moved
the adoption of the resolution. Seo-
onded by Couucilmau Thompson.
Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
March '27, 1940.
To the Honorable Maym~ and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: At the session of
the Council held March 20, 1940,
the petition of Mrs. Ida Wohlert,
requesting the waiving of penalties
and interest charges in excess of
5q~ involved in the redemption of
the delinquent special assessment
on Lot 3 of Jansen's Sub. No. 3
for the pavement of Roosevelt
Stt•eet in Fund 947 was referred
to the City Manager for investi-
g~a[iou and report.
I have examined the records and
find that an assessment of $87.90
was levied against the above pro•
perty on l~iarcl 27, 1934. Nothing
was paid ou this account until
March, 1940. I recotnmeud that
the petition be g~rauted and that
a warrant be ordered drawn ou
the Special Bonded Fuud in the
amount of $S.OS, representing the
refund of penalties and interest
charges in excess of 5'~e per annum.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RH011'IBERG,
City Manager.
Councihnau Vau Duelman moved
that the recommendation of Gity
Manager Rhomherg he approved
and flat the City Auditor be in-
structed to draw a warrant in the
amount oY $8.OS in favor oP Mrs.
Ida 1Vohlert on the Special Bonded
Fund represeuting~ the refund of
penalties and interest charges in
excess of 6o~n per annum involved
in the redemption oY the delinquent
special assessment on Lot 3 of
Jansen's Sub. No. 3 for the paving
of Roosevelt Street, Seconded by
Couucilmau Thompson. Carried by
the follotiviug vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thotnpsou, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
March 27, 1940.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: At the session of the
Council held March 2Q 1940, the
petition of the Midwest Lumber
Company, requesting a refund of
penalties and interest on the de-
linquent special assessments on
Lots 4, 5 and 6 in Grandview
Heights Addition was referred to
the City 114anag~er and City Treas•
urer for investigation and report.
We have examined the records
and find that the last three install-
ments in Fund S06 were delinquent
iu the years 1936, 1937 and 1938.
The amount necessary to clear the
special assessments was as fol-
lows :
Delingttent Priucipal..,....._......$235.83
Interest and Penalties.,._......... 95.53
Advertising Costs .................. 2.70
Total ........................................$337.06
We recommend that a warrant
be ordered drawn on the Special
Bonded Fund in favor of the Mid-
west Lumber Co, in the amount of
$3G.20, representing the refund of
penalties and interest charges in
excess of 5%r per annum.
Respectfully submitted,
A. A. RHOMBERG,
City Manager.
OTTO F. PULS,
City Treasurer.
Councilman Vau Duelman moved
that the recommendation of City
llIauager Rhomberg and City Treas-
urer Puls be approved and that the
City Auditor be instructed to draw
a warrant fu the amount of $86.20
mt the Special Bonded Fuud iu
Yavor of the Midwest Lumber Com-
pany, representing the refund of
penalties and interest charges in
excess of 5~~ per annum involved
in the delinquent special assess-
ments ou Lots 4, 5 and 6 iu Graud•
view Heights Addition. Seconded
by Councilman Thmnpson. Car-
ried by the Yollowing vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton,
Nays-Noce.
112arch 27, 1940.
Honorable &Iayor and 14emhers of
the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen; On January 4, 1940,
Mary G. Nolan was walking north
mt the west sfde of Burch Street
on the sidewalk adjoining the Burch
property; that said sidewalk is of
cement block and where the blocks
has separated, one of the blocks
being- raised higher than the other
in the sidewalk, the heel of her
shoe caught in the crack between
Special Sessjon, 27th, 1940
the blocks, causing her to fall to
the sidewalk, breaking a bone in
her foot and causing her to be
confined to the hospital and re-
gmiring medical care and attention.
That her actual expenses were:
$47,00 for hospital bill, $47.00 for
doctor's bill and $4.00 fm' %-rays.
That I have investigated this mat-
ter before, event to the scene of
the accident, and am of the opin-
ion that she fell as she claims and
sustained the injuries. That she
has agreed to accent $100.00 iu
full payment of her claim against
the City, which claim was Rled
on January 13, 1940.
I respectfully recmntnend that
the claim be allowed in the sum
of $100.00, and that a warrant le
issued payable to Mary G. Nolan
iu the sum of $100.00 and that
the same le delivered to her upon
the execution by her of the in-
closed Receipt and Release.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN hINTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
iiintzfnger be apPr•oved and that
the City Auditor be instructed to
draw a warrant in the amount of
$100.00 iu favor of Mary G. Nolam
as settlement iu full of her per-
sonal claim and that said warrant
l;e delivered to her upon the exe-
cution of a Receipt and Release.
Seconded by Councihnau Wharton.
Carried ly the following vote:
Teas-Nlayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Uue1-
man, Vi>harton.
Nays-None.
:March 36, 1940.
Honorable Mayor and Memlers of
the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlentem: On Marcl 2, 1940,
there was filed with the City Clerk,
claim of Mrs. William Rowe for
$100.00 for injuries sustained ly
her on Felruary 13, 1940, elaim•
ing she fell while crossing Spruce
Street at Julien Avenue, in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, on rough and
uneven ice; that she suffered a
complex fracture of the wrist and
incurred doctor's expenses; that
she has leem unable to take care
of her work, and still lax her arm
in a cast. That I have investigated
this matter, went to the scene of
the accident, and am of the opiu•
ion that she fell as she claims,
and sustained the injuries, That
she has agreed to accept $75,OD iu
full payment of her claim against
the City.
I respectfully recommend that the
claim le allowed in the sum of
$75.00, and that a warrant le is-
sued payable to Mrs. William Rowe
iu the sum of $75.00 and that the
same he delivered to her upon the
execution ly her of the inclosed
Receipt and Release.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. I~INTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Thompson moved
that the recommendation of City
Solicitor Kintzinger be approved
and that the City Auditor le in-
structed to draw a warrant fu the
amount of $76.00 iu favor of Mrs.
William Rorve as settlement in full
oP her personal injury claim and
that said warrant le delivered upon
the execution of a Receipt and Re-
lease ly NIl•s. William Rowe. Sec-
onded ly Councilman Wharton, Car-
ried by the following vote:
Yeas-Mayor Murphy, Council-
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None,
March 27, 1940.
Honorable i9taym~ and Memlers of
the City Council,
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Gentlemen: On February 16,
1940, there was filed with the City
of Dubuque claim of Regina NIc-
Manus far damages on account of
a fall sustained near the city steps
ou West Fifth Street on Felruary
14, 1940. Said claim is herewith
returned to the City Clerk.
I investigated this matter, was
at the scene of the accident, and
am of the opinion that there is
no lability in this case on behalf
oY the City.
I respectfully recommend that
the claim of Regina NIcNlanus be
disallowed,
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. it;INTZINGER,
City Solicitor.
Councilman Clark moved that the
recommendation of City Solicitor
I{iutainger be approved and that
the claim of Regina McManus be
disallowed. Seconded ly Council-
~ man Wharton. Carried ly the fol-
lowing' vote:
Teas-Mayor Murphy, Council•
men Clark, Thompson, Van Duel-
man, TVharton.
Nays-None.
There Icing uo further lusiness,
Councilman Clark moved to ad-
journ. Seconded ly Councilman
Thompson. Carried by the fallow
i ing tote:
~ Teas-Dlayor Murphy, Council-
Special Session, March 27th, 190 7~
men Clark, Thompson, Vau Duel-
man, Wharton.
Nays-None.
.I. J. SHEA,
City Clerk,
Approved ..................................1940.
Adopted ....................................1940.
Councilmen: ~ ......................................
Attest :................................................
City Clerk.