3 9 10 City Council Proceedings Official_Special
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:30 p.m. on March 9, 2010 in the Historic
Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg, City
Manager Van Milligen; City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called for the
purpose of conducting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 budget and capital improvement
program.
Proofs of Publication on Notice of Public Hearing on Budget Estimate for Fiscal Year 2011 and
Notice of Public Hearing on Five Year Capital Improvement Program beginning July 1, 2010
through the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015
City Manager’s Revised Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of the funding of additional Library positions subject to a
budget amendment.
Communications from John and Kristin Anderson-Bricker, Deone Merkel, Gwen Sayler, Vincent
Williams, Elizabeth Leeper, Cinda Welu and Richard Vorwald in support of increased staff at the
Carnegie Stout Public Library.
Communication from Sandi Andresen in opposition to a tax increase.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation.
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 5-2 with Resnick and Voetberg voting nay. (This motion was
reconsidered and voted on later in the meeting.)
PUBLIC HEARING
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City Council.
Mayor Buol solicited public input for each City department budget and the Capital Improvement
Program. There being no public input, upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to
the City Council.
Upon advice from City Attorney Lindahl, Lynch moved reconsideration of the earlier motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones.
Motion to reconsider carried 6-1 with Resnick voting nay. (A re-vote on the original motion was
taken at the end of the meeting.)
Motion by Lynch to adopt Resolution No. 69-10 Approving the adoption of pet park fees.
Seconded by Jones. Braig stated she was in opposition to adopting fees for a pet park as part of
the total budget. Motion carried 5-2 with Braig and Resnick voting nay.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-10
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PET PARK USER FEES
Whereas, the City of Dubuque provides a Pet Park on North Grandview Avenue; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque desires to establish a daily and annual user fee for the Pet Park;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque desires to offer a daily and annual user fee.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Effective the 1st day of May, 2010, the Pet Park user fees shall be as follows:
Daily user fee $ 1.00
Annual resident permit fee $25.00
Annual nonresident permit fee $35.00
Passed, approved and adopted this 9th day of March, 2010
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Motion by Braig to receive and file the documents and approve the resolutions with the
resolution pertaining to adoption of the Pet Park Fees held for separate discussion. Seconded by
Resnick. Voetberg stated that he opposed voting for the budget recommendation but was in favor
of the other resolutions adding that he was opposed to increasing the amount of gambling
revenue used to offset a budget shortfall. Van Milligen stated that the recurring revenue source
used would not negatively affect the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. Resnick stated that while he
supported the addition of Library staff, he believed budget funding needed prioritizing.
Motion to adopt Resolution Nos. 71-10 through 76-10 carried 7-0. Motion to adopt Resolution
No. 70-10 Adopting Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011 carried 5-2 with
Voetberg and Resnick voting nay by exercising a split-vote option.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-10
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FISCAL YEAR 2011 ANNUAL BUDGET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011, as set forth in the
Adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes and supporting state budget forms showing the
revenue estimates and appropriation expenditures and allocations to programs and activities for
said fiscal year, as amended, is adopted.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to make the filings required by law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 71-10
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Whereas, a recommended five year Capital Improvement Program for the period beginning
July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015, for the City of Dubuque has been prepared and
submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the five year Capital Improvement Program describes specific capital improvement
projects, provides estimated costs for those projects, proposes sources of funds for each of them,
and schedules the year during which each project will be undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for the first year are included in the Fiscal Year
2011 budget for the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the five year Capital Improvement Program will be reconsidered annually by the City
Council and appropriately revised; and
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Whereas, the adoption of the five year Capital Improvement Program is a prudent measure to
provide continuity of programs and is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the five year Capital Improvement Program for the period beginning July 1,
2010, set out in the Fiscal Year 2011-2015 Recommended Capital Improvement Budget, is
hereby approved and adopted as amended as the proposed allocation of City resources for
capital improvements as scheduled in the years shown, subject to annual review and revision.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 72-10
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 (PROGRAM YEAR 2010) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a series of public meetings and hearings, finalized
a Fiscal Year 2011(Program Year 2010) Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan addressing both housing and non-housing needs in the community; and
Whereas, copies of the draft Fiscal Year 2011 (Program Year 2010) CDBG Annual Action Plan
have been available for public comment 30 days prior to City Council action; and
Whereas, the City's Community Development Advisory Commission has reviewed and
recommended adoption of an Annual Action Plan following a public hearing; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing on the proposed plan on February 16,
2010 following a 30 day public comment period and approved the FY 2011 Annual Action Plan as
amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Community Development Block Grant FY 2011 Annual Action Plan,
attached hereto as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part hereof, is hereby adopted as
amended.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and submit to
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2011 (Program
Year 2010) Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds based
on this adopted budget and execute standard contracts and agreements.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 73-10
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 61-03, ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES FEES, AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SCHEDULE OF
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEES AS PROVIDED IN TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE.
Whereas, the City Council of the city of Dubuque, Iowa establishes by resolution certain fees
for development services pursuant to the Unified Development Code, pursuant to the attached
schedule of Planning and Zoning Fees.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Resolution No. 61-03 and its Schedule of Fees is hereby rescinded.
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Section 2. That the attached Fee Schedule is hereby approved.
Section 3. That the attached Fee Schedule shall take effect on July 1, 2010.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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PROPOSED FY 2011 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE INCREASES - PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FY
FY 2011 Proposed 2009 Actual FY 2011
FY 2005 10% Fee Increase* Cases Revenue Proposed
Variance $250.00 $275.00 + $2/notice 31 $7,750.00 $8,525.00
Conditional Use Permit $250.00 $275.00 + $2/notice 14 $3,500.00 $3,850.00
Appeal $50.00 $55.00 0 $0.00 $0.00
Special Exception $100.00 $110.00 47 $4,700.00 $5,170.00
Text Amendment $200.00 $220.00 8 $1,600.00 $1,760.00
Minor Subdivision Plat $200.00 $220.00 2 $400.00 $440.00
Preliminary Plat/Major Subdivision $400.00 + $10/lot $440.00 + $10/lot 2 $1,370.00 $1,450.00
Final Plat/Major Subdivision $200.00 $220.00 2 $400.00 $440.00
+$50/acre +
Rezoning $300.00 + $50/acre $330.00 $2/notice 12 $4,900.00 $5,260.00
+$50/acre +
New Planned District (PUD) $500.00 + $50/acre $550.00 $2/notice 3 $1,550.00 $1,700.00
+$50/acre +
Amended Planned District (PUD) $300.00 + $50/acre $330.00 $2/notice 9 $2,785.00 $3,055.00
Sign Permit Reviews $25.00 $30.00 74 $1,850.00 $2,220.00
Extension of Subdivison Bonding $25.00 $30.00 0 $0.00 $0.00
Billboard Inspection Fee $100.00 billboard/year $100.00 billboard/year 78 $7,800.00 $7,800.00
Simple Site Plan $50.00 $55.00 4 $200.00 $220.00
Minor Site Plan $125.00 + $10/acre $140.00 (no per acre fee) 5 $625.00 $700.00
Major Site Plan $225.00 + $10/acre $250.00 (no per acre fee) 15 $3,504.00 $3,750.00
Limited Setback Waiver $50.00 $55.00 11 $550.00 $605.00
Target Area Zoning Enforcement $13,000.00 /year $13,000.00 /year $13,000.00 $13,000.00
Flood Plain Permit $100.00 $110.00 1 $100.00 $110.00
Flood Way Permit $500.00 $550.00 0 $0.00 $0.00
Simple Subdivision-Staff Review $10.00 $11.00 31 $310.00 $341.00
Simple Subdivison-Council Action
Required $10.00 $220.00 * 6 $60.00 $1,320.00
Maps and Ordinances $10-$30 /document $10-$30 /document 2 $20.00 $20.00
Temp. Use Permit: Off-Premise Retail $10.00 per day $11.00 per day 1 $180.00 $198.00
Temp. Use Permit: On-Premise Seasonal $0.003 sq foot/day $0.003 sq foot/day 7 $18,179.00 $18,179.00
$75,333.00 $82,113.00
*Fee Increase (Fees have rounded up to closest $5.00)
Includes proposed new fee of $2 per notice, generating an estimated $2,000 for appr.1,000 notices sent in FY 2009 for variances, conditional use
permits, rezonings, new PUDs, and amended PUDs.
*New fee based on similar workload to minor subdivision and final plat is recommended for simple subdivisions requiring City Council action.
Note: Maximum Fee Cap of $1,000 still applies to rezonings and amended PUDs.
Maximum Fee Cap of $2,000 still applies to new PUDs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 74-10
ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2011 - 2015
Whereas, a recommended Five-Year Street Construction Program for the Fiscal Years 2011 -
2015 beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2015, for the City of Dubuque has been
prepared and submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the Five-Year Street Construction Program: 1) describes specific capital
improvement projects; 2) provides estimated costs for those projects; 3) proposes sources of
funding; and 4) schedules the fiscal/calendar year during which each project will be undertaken;
and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for the first year of such five-year program are
included in the Fiscal Year 2011 budget; and
Whereas, the adoption of the Five-Year Street Construction Program is a prudent measure to
provide continuity of programs and is in the best interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Five-Year Street Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2011 - 2015
beginning July 1, 2010, set out in the Fiscal Years 2011 - 2015 recommended Capital
Improvement Budget, is hereby approved and adopted as the proposed allocation of City
resources for capital improvements as scheduled in the years shown, subject to annual review
and revision.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 75-10
APPROVING AN ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR REPAYMENT FROM THE GREATER
DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT FUND, AND DIRECTING THE
CERTIFICATION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT ADVANCE UNDER IOWA CODE
SECTION 403.19
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has heretofore established the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal Area (the Urban Renewal Area), and expects to undertake certain projects, public
improvements and activities within the Urban Renewal Area in furtherance of the objectives of the
Urban Renewal Plan for said Urban Renewal Area, including the creation of a Downtown Parking
Ramp Shuttle Service which would serve the Greater Downtown Area (the Project); and
Whereas, in order to advance funds for the cost of the Project, it is necessary to make certain
findings under Chapter 403; and
Whereas, it is the intention of the City to certify the amount of funds so advanced for
reimbursement from the available incremental property tax revenues generated within the Urban
Renewal Area under Iowa Code Section 403.19.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 123-67 there has been established the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund (the Tax Increment Fund), into which
the incremental property tax revenues received in respect of properties located within the Urban
Renewal Area are to be deposited. The Council hereby finds and determines that the above-
described Project constitutes an “urban renewal project” as defined in Iowa Code Chapter 403,
and further approves an advance of City funds for said Project.
Section 2. It is hereby directed that the sum of $134,704 be advanced from time to time to the
Downtown Parking Ramp Shuttle Service Project Fund from the General Fund in order to pay the
costs of the Project. The advance shall be treated as an internal loan (the Loan) to the Downtown
Parking Ramp Shuttle Service Project Fund from the General Fund, which shall be repaid to the
General Fund from the Tax Increment Fund from the incremental tax revenues received with
respect of properties located within the Urban Renewal Area. Annual payments shall be made on
the Loan on each June 1, commending June 1, 2011, until the Loan is fully paid, to the extent
there are incremental tax revenues available for such purpose which have been allocated to or
accrued in the Tax Increment Fund.
Section 3. The Tax Increment Fund is hereby pledged to the repayment of the Loan. The City
Clerk and Budget Director shall take such actions as are necessary to comply with this
Resolution, including certification of the Loan amount to the County Auditor for reimbursement
under Iowa Code Section 403.19.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 76-10
APPROVING AN ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR REPAYMENT FROM THE DUBUQUE
INDUSTRIAL CENTER URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT FUND, AND DIRECTING THE
CERTIFICATION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT ADVANCE UNDER IOWA CODE
SECTION 403.19
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has heretofore established the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area (the Urban Renewal Area), and expects to
undertake certain projects, public improvements and activities within the Urban Renewal Area in
furtherance of the objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan for said Urban Renewal Area, including
the creation of a West-end tripper service route which would serve the Urban Renewal Area (the
Project); and
Whereas, in order to advance funds for the cost of the Project, it is necessary to make certain
findings under Chapter 403; and
Whereas, it is the intention of the City to certify the amount of funds so advanced for
reimbursement from the available incremental property tax revenues generated within the Urban
Renewal Area under Iowa Code Section 403.19.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 130-88 there has been established the Dubuque
Industrial Center Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Fund (the Tax Increment Fund), into
which the incremental property tax revenues received in respect of properties located within the
Urban Renewal Area are to be deposited. The Council hereby finds and determines that the
above-described Project constitutes an “urban renewal project” as defined in Iowa Code Chapter
403, and further approves an advance of City funds for said Project.
Section 2. It is hereby directed that the sum of $16,862 be advanced from time to time to the
West-end Tripper Service Route Project Fund from the General Fund in order to pay the costs of
the Project. The advance shall be treated as an internal loan (the Loan) to the West-end Tripper
Service Route Project Fund from the General Fund, which shall be repaid to the General Fund
from the Tax Increment Fund from the incremental tax revenues received with respect of
properties located within the Urban Renewal Area. Annual payments shall be made on the Loan
on each June 1, commending June 1, 2011, until the Loan is fully paid, to the extent there are
incremental tax revenues available for such purpose which have been allocated to or accrued in
the Tax Increment Fund.
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Section 3. The Tax Increment Fund is hereby pledged to the repayment of the Loan. The City
Clerk and Budget Director shall take such actions as are necessary to comply with this
Resolution, including certification of the Loan amount to the County Auditor for reimbursement
under Iowa Code Section 403.19.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Motion by Jonesto receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed
ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinances Nos. 13-10 through 17-10.
Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 13-10
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES,
CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES, SECTION 13-1C-1(A)
ESTABLISHING WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND ALL
OTHER USES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-1C-1(A) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section 13-1C-1A: Residential, Commercial, Industrial and All Other Uses.
A. Rates Established: The rates to be charged for water for residential, commercial,
industrial and all other uses and purposes by any person, firm or corporation within the city
shall be based on units of one hundred cubic feet (748 gallons) or per gallon as follows:
Monthly Consumption Charge per
(in Hundreds of Cubic Feet) Hundred Cubic Feet
First 30 $2.20
Next 120 $1.80
Next 350 $1.67
Next 500 $1.48
Next 1,000 $1.30
Monthly Consumption Charge per
(in Gallons) Gallon
First 22,440 $0.00294
Next 89,760 $0.00240
Next 261,800 $0.00224
Next 374,000 $0.00198
Next 748,000 $0.00174
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Rates shall be subject to the following minimum monthly charge according to the size of
the meter:
Meter Size Monthly Consumption Monthly Minimum
Inches (In Hundreds of Cubic Feet) Consumption Charge
(In Gallons)
5/8 2 1,496 $ 4.40
3/4 5 3,740 $ 11.01
1 8 5,984 $ 17.61
1 1/2 26 19,448 $ 57.24
2 46 34,408 $ 94.80
3 106 79,288 $ 200.21
4 168 125,664 $ 311.79
6 368 275,264 $ 646.30
8 625 467,500 $1,051.83
A property owner shall pay a $30.00 disconnect fee for water service that is
disconnected by the city for a meter not in service. When a tenant account is subject to
disconnection due to delinquency, the tenant shall pay the $30.00 disconnect fee.
A $5.00 minimum monthly charge shall be assessed for meters not in service.
. . . .
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2010.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 17 day of March, 2010.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 14-10
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES SECTION 13-1C-2 FIXING
WATER RATES FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-1C-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 13-1C-2: Fire Sprinkler Service.
Customers who have fire sprinkler service shall be billed for this service on a monthly basis.
The monthly charge shall be as follows:
NUMBER OF MONTHLY
HEADS CURRENT CHARGES
Up to 200 $13.46
(minimum monthly charge)
200 – 300 $16.15
300 – 400 $18.82
400 – 600 $21.52
600 – 800 $24.20
800 – 1,000 $26.90
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1,000 – 1,200 $29.60
1,200 – 1,400 $32.26
1,400 – 1,600 $34.96
1,600 – 1,800 $37.66
1,800 – 2,000 $40.33
2,000 – 2,200 $43.02
2,200 – 2,400 $45.70
2,400 – 2,600 $48.41
2,600 – 2,800 $51.10
2,800 – 3,000 $53.85
3,000 – 3,500 $56.47
Over 3,500 $ 2.69
(for each additional 500 heads or fraction
thereof
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Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2010.
Passed, approved and adopted this 9th day of March, 2010.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 17 day of March, 2010.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 15-10
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS 13-2C-3(B) AND
13-2C-3(C)(7) ESTABLISHING BASIC SEWER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL USERS BY INCREASING THE RATES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY ATHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-2C-3(B) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read
as follows:
Section 13-2C-3(B) Schedule of Rates:
Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic feet $2.58
Rate per each gallon $ .00345
Section 2. Section 13-2C-3(C)(7) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum of service is charged,
the minimum sewer service charge, according to the size of the meter, shall be as
follows:
Meter Size Minimum Allowance Allowance
(inches) Charge (cubic feet) (gallons)
5/8 $ 5.18 200 1,496
3/4 $ 12.91 500 3,740
1 or $ 20.67 800 5,984
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2010.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 17 day of March, 2010.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 16-10
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES,
CHAPTER 6 SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE A CITY OR PRIVATE COLLECTION SERVICE,
SECTION 13-6A-6 RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS; AND AMENDING
SECTION 13-6A-8(D) YARD WASTE AND FOOD SCRAPS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-6A-6 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to
read as follows:
13-6A-6: RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS:
A. Class I Premises: Except as qualified below, a fee of eleven dollars nine cents ($11.09)
per dwelling unit per month shall be paid to the city by the property owner of each class I
premises for such services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and disposal of one 35-
gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as defined in this chapter. There is no
limit on the number of bins allowed to be collected containing acceptable "recyclable materials"
as defined in this chapter. Exceptions to the collection charges for class I premises are as
follows:
1. When a class I premises has been vacant for a period not less than three (3)
consecutive months, the owner may apply to the city manager for a credit under procedures
to be established by the city manager. Such credit shall continue only so long as the class I
premises is vacant.
2. Class I premises when the head of the household is sixty five (65) years of age or older
and has an annual income equal to or less than the income standards used by HUD for its
"section 8 housing program" for one and two (2) person households may, upon application
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to the city manager, be exempted from one-half (/) the established collection charge. After
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the initial application, annual application shall be made by the head of household on July 1
of each year to verify annual income and eligibility.
3. In cases of extreme financial hardship, the city manager may, and is hereby authorized
and empowered to, make adjustments in the monthly collection charges as the city manager
may deem appropriate. In such cases, the city manager shall have the authority to require
such proof of vacancy, financial status, age or extreme hardship, as the city manager may
deem necessary.
4. Class I premises when a family household of five (5) or more persons has an annual
income equal to or less than the income standards used by HUD for its "section 8 housing
program" for the size of that household may, upon application to the city manager, be
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exempted from one-half (/) the established collection charge. After the initial application,
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annual application shall be made by the head of household on July 1 of each year to verify
annual income and eligibility.
B. Class II Premises:
1. A fee of eleven dollars nine cents ($11.09) per month shall be paid to the city by the
property owner of each class II premises for such services. Said fee shall be in payment for
collection and disposal of one 35-gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as
defined. There is no limit on the number of bins allowed to be collected containing
acceptable "recyclable materials" as defined.
2. The owner of a class II premises served by the city solid waste collection may provide
the city manager with not less than fourteen (14) days' written notice of intent to terminate
the service. Such termination of service shall be effective at the beginning of the next billing
period after such fourteen (14) day notice period.
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C. Class III Premises:
1. A fee of eleven dollars nine cents ($11.09) per month shall be paid to the city by the
property owner of each class III premises for such services. Said fee shall be in payment for
collection and disposal of one 35-gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as
defined. There is no limit on the number of bins allowed to be collected containing
acceptable "recyclable materials" as defined.
2. The owner of a class III premises served by city solid waste collection may provide the
city manager with not less than fourteen (14) days' written notice of intent to terminate the
service. Such termination of service shall be effective at the beginning of the next billing
period after such fourteen (14) day notice period.
D. Unit Based Pricing: Collection options and charges under unit based pricing for class I, II
and III premises are as follows: (Ord. 15-09, 3-9-2009, eff. 7-1-2009)
1. A yearly subscription for weekly collection of an additional standard solid waste
container, or containers, may be subscribed for an additional five dollars sixty cents ($5.60)
each per month. The subscription ends each year on June 30. A subscription may not be
canceled before June 30.
2. A three (3) month subscription for weekly collection of an additional standard solid
waste container, or containers, may be subscribed for an additional five dollars sixty cents
($5.60) each per month. The four (4) subscription periods are: a) July, August and
September; b) October, November and December; c) January, February and March; and d)
April, May and June. A subscription may not be canceled.
3. Oversize, nonstandard rigid solid waste containers of up to fifty (50) gallons in capacity
may be subscribed as the one container covered under the base monthly solid waste fee for
an additional two dollars thirty cents ($2.30) per month. Such containers shall be holders for
standard trash bags for manual removal by city crews, shall not contain any loose material,
and shall not be lifted and dumped by crews. Individual trash bags held in the oversized
container shall weigh no more than forty (40) pounds.
4. A yearly subscription for weekly collection of an additional oversized solid waste
container, or containers, may be subscribed for an additional eight dollars ($8.00) each per
month. The subscription ends each year on June 30. A subscription may not be canceled
before June 30.
5. A three (3) month subscription for weekly collection of an additional oversize solid
waste container, or containers, may be subscribed for an additional eight dollars ($8.00)
each per month. The four (4) subscription periods are: a) July, August and September; b)
October, November and December; c) January, February and March; and d) April, May and
June. A subscription may not be canceled.
6. Solid waste carts, owned by the city for semi-automated lifting, may be subscribed by
owners and/or property managers of class I, II and III premises. The customer shall choose
the number and size of the cart. The fee for a sixty five (65) gallon city cart shall be twenty
one ($21.00) each per month. The fee for a ninety five (95) gallon city cart shall be thirty
dollars ($30.00) each per month.
7. Official city of Dubuque single use stickers costing one dollar thirty cents ($1.30) shall
be applied to each additional standard solid waste container or small bulky or bundled item
in excess of the one standard solid waste container collected under the base monthly solid
waste fee or any additional subscribed container(s).
8. Multiple-family dwellings of three (3), four (4), five (5), and six (6) dwelling units as well
as class II or class III premises sharing a common set out location with other city solid waste
customers shall only use approved rigid solid waste containers with permanent identification
as to the specific premises. However, for the two (2) weeks following Christmas, excess
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solid waste may be set out in trash bags with applied city of Dubuque single use stickers.
(Ord. 21-06, 3-2-2006, eff. 7-1-2006)
9. In alleys where solid waste carts, owned by the city for semi-automated lifting, are
required to be subscribed by owners, tenants and/or property managers of class I, II, and III
premises where the approved set out location is in an alley. The customer shall choose the
number and size of the cart(s). Such carts shall be subscribed according to a fee schedule
and program requirements as approved by the city manager. (Ord. 15-09, 3-9-2009, eff. 7-1-
2009)
E. Special Collection: The charge for a special collection service for large and bulky rubbish
to each dwelling unit receiving such service when requested by the owner shall be as follows:
1. A fee of eight dollars ($8.00) shall be paid by the owner for each time the service is
provided for up to the equivalent of three (3) cubic yards of solid waste.
2. An additional fee of eight dollars ($8.00) shall be paid for each additional three (3)
cubic yards of solid waste.
3. An additional fee for tires, equal to the disposal fees charged at the Dubuque metro
landfill, shall be paid to the city by the owner for each tire.
4. An additional fee of twelve dollars fifty cents ($12.50) shall be paid to the city by the
owner for each appliance collected in the service.
5. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city by the owner for each
collection requested by the owner to be scheduled for service on a day not receiving weekly
collection at the service address.
6. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city by the owner for each
collection requested by the owner to be scheduled for immediate service or whenever crews
are sent back to the service address to collect items that were not properly set out on time
as previously scheduled. (Ord. 21-06, 3-2-2006, eff. 7-1-2006).
Section 2. Section 13-6A-8(D) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended
to read as follows:
13-6A-8: YARD WASTE AND FOOD SCRAPS:
D. Preparation Of Waste: Containerized yard waste collected by the city shall be placed in
degradable paper bags with an affixed single use sticker or in rigid waste containers with an
affixed single use tag or in permanent waste containers with an affixed annual yard waste
decal or in a subscribed sixty five (65) gallon city owned yard waste cart or be contained by
tying devices approved by the city manager. The charges for collection and disposal of "yard
waste" as defined shall be as follows:
1. The fee for tying devices approved by the city manager shall be one dollar thirty cents
($1.30) each.
2. The fee paid to the city by a customer of record with the city for an annual yard waste
decal for a rigid waste container shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) each through June 30 of
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each year. The fee shall be reduced by one-half (/) on July 1 of each year and again by
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one-half (/) on September 1 of each year. A decal shall only be used by the customer of
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record with the city who purchased it.
3. The fee for single use stickers shall be one dollar thirty cents ($1.30) each.
4. The fee paid to the city for subscription to a sixty five (65) gallon city owned yard waste
cart shall be fourteen dollars fifty cents ($14.50) per month with a one-time nonrefundable
start up fee of twenty dollars ($20.00).
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1 day of July, 2010.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9 day of March, 2010.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 17 day of March, 2010.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 17-10
AMENDING TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 14 PARKING, SECTION 9-
14-321.645 METERS; TIME AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC LOTS OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY DELETING LOTS NO. 1 AND 4, ADDING LOT NO. 9,
INCREASING THE MONTHLY RATES FOR LOTS NO. 2, 4, 10, AND 12, AND ESTABLISHING
THE HOURS AND RATES FOR PARKING LOT NO. 3 AND THE FEDERAL BUILDING
PARKING LOT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 9-14-321.645 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
9-14-321.645: METERS; TIME AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC LOTS:
A. Parking meters on municipally owned parking lots, when installed and properly operated,
shall show legal parking upon and after the deposit of United States coins, and in the non-
metered parking lots, parking spaces shall be reserved in accordance with the following
schedules:
1. On parking lots no. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10, the amount of fee shall be displayed on
each parking meter and shall indicate the period of time allowed for the particular United
States coin deposit after meter has been placed in operation. The maximum parking
time allowed shall be indicated on the parking meter assigned to the meter space to
which it applies.
2. On parking lot no. 5, reserved parking for each space for which a parking meter
has not been installed shall be reserved by the city for assignment by the city manager
for purposes of carrying out the business of city government.
3. On parking lot no. 10, reserved parking for non-metered spaces shall be between
the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. daily, excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, at a monthly rate of forty seven dollars ($47.00),
payable each month.
4. On parking lot no. 12, reserved parking for non-metered spaces shall be between
the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. daily, excluding
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, at a monthly rate of thirty five dollars ($35.00),
payable each month.
5. On parking lots no. 2 and 4, reserved parking for each space for which parking
meters have not been installed shall be rented through an agreement approved by the
city council. Reserved parking for non-metered spaces shall be between the hours of six
o'clock (6:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) P.M. daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays, at a monthly rate of thirty seven dollars ($37.00), payable each month.
6.On parking lot no. 3 and the Federal Building parking lot, reserved parking for non-
metered spaces shall be between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) A.M. and six o’clock
(6:00) P.M. daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, at a monthly rate of forty
two dollars ($42.00), payable each month.
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Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect on publication.
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Passed, approved and adopted the 9 day of March, 2010.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 17 day of March, 2010.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. (Proofs
of Publication, Citizen Communications, City Manager’s Revised Budget Recommendation).
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 5-2 with Resnick and Voetberg voting nay.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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