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Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) Grant of Easement, Small Cell, Flora Park_InitiateCopyrighted May 4, 2020 City of Dubuque Items to be set for Public Hearing # 4. ITEM TITLE: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC (d/b/a Verizon Wireless) Grant of Easement - Small Cell Equipment in Flora Park SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution granting Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, a 10 foot -wide easement from the public right-of- way, across City of Dubuque property in Flora Park, to a light pole to access and install underground utilities to operate the small cell equipment on the light pole. It is further recommended that the public hearing be set for May 18, 2020. RESOLUTION Setting public hearing on the Grant of Easement to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for small cell equipment in Flora Park SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s), Set Public Hearing for May 18, 2020 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Verizon Wireless Easement -MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Resolution Setting Public Hearing Resolutions Grant of Easement Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dui E Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque bitil All-A.eriu City 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Grant of Easement to Verizon Wireless for Small Cell Equipment in Flora Park DATE: March 25, 2020 Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, has requested a 10' wide easement from the public right of way, across City of Dubuque property in Flora Park, to a light pole to access and install underground utilities to operate the small cell equipment on the light pole. Senior Counsel Barry Lindahl recommends City Council approval of a resolution granting the easement. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. 7-- Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Barry Lindahl, Senior Counsel THE CITY OF DbUi Masterpiece on the Mississippi BARRY A. LINDAHL, ESQ. SENIOR COUNSEL MEMO To: Michael C. Van Milligen City Manager DATE: March 23, 2020 Dubuque tard AII•Ameriea City '1111' 20072012+2013 2017*2019 RE: Grant of Easement to Verizon Wireless for Small Cell Equipment in Flora Park Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, has requested the attached 10' wide easement from the public right of way, across City of Dubuque property in Flora Park, to a light pole to access and install underground utilities to operate the small cell equipment on the light pole. A pole attachment permit was issued to Verizon Wireless on March 21, 2019. The easement has been approved by the Engineering and Leisure Services Departments, as well as the City Attorney's Office. I recommend that the attached resolution be submitted to the City Council for review and approval. BAL:tls Attachment cc: Crenna M. Brumwell, City Attorney Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer II OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944 TELEPHONE (563) 583-4113 / FAX (563) 583-1040 / EMAIL balesq@cityofdubuque.org RESOLUTION NO. 141-20 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE GRANT OF EASEMENT TO BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS LLC, D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS, FOR SMALL CELL EQUIPMENT IN FLORA PARK Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is the owner of real property legally described as: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF DUBUQUE IN THE COUNTY OF DUBUQUE AND STATE OF IOWA AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 154 PAGE 337 AND BOOK 154 PAGE 336 AND PARCEL # 1022481003, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: DEED BOOK 154, PAGE 337: LOT 2 OF SUB. OF LOT 2 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P, MATTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, NOW IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. DEED BOOK 154, PAGE 336: LOT 1 OF SUB. OF LOT 2 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P. MATTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, NOW IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND LOT 2 OF SUB. OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P. MATTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, NOW IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. (the Property); and Whereas, Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, has requested a 10' wide easement from the public right of way, across City of Dubuque Property in Flora Park, as shown on the attached Grant of Easement, to a light pole to access and install underground utilities to operate the small cell equipment on the light pole; and Whereas, a pole attachment permit was issued to Verizon Wireless on March 21, 2019; and Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the interests of the City of Dubuque to approve the Grant the Easement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to vacate and dispose of its interest in the foregoing -described Property to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless pursuant to the proposed Grant of Easement. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City's intent to dispose of the foregoing -described Property, to be held on the 18th day of May, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. That the notice of the proposed action shall be in substantially the form attached hereto. Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of May, 2020. 13-14 Rod . Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin/S. Firnstahl, City Clerk GRANT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT THIS GRANT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ("Easement") is dated as of the day of , 20_, by the City of Dubuque, Iowa (hereinafter "Grantor"), and Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless (hereinafter "Grantee"). WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property in Dubuque County, Iowa, legally described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Property"). WHEREAS, Grantee will be installing and operating small cell equipment on, and utilities to, the light pole (the "Pole") on the Property owned by Grantor, at the location described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto, pursuant to the Pole Attachment Permit issued to Grantee on March 21, 2019 by Interstate Power and Light Company d/b/a Alliant Energy (the "Permit"). WHEREAS, Grantor has agreed to convey to Grantee a non-exclusive access and utility easement over, under and across Grantor's Property, as legally described in Exhibit "B" attached hereto (the "Easement Area"). NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties intending to be legally bound hereby agree as follows: 1. Grant of Easement. Grantor hereby grants to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a non-exclusive access and utility easement over, under, and across the Easement Area for the purposes of ingress and egress at all times during the term of the Permit, and for constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing and replacing utility lines, including fiber optic cables and conduits, to and from the Pole. a. Each party shall utilize its estate in a manner which will minimize interference with the other party's use of its estate. b. Upon completion of construction, Grantee shall restore the Easement Area to substantially its pre-existing condition. 2. Consideration. In consideration for the rights granted herein, a portion of Licensor's Property will receive the benefits of enhanced wireless communications arising from the operation of Licensee's communications equipment on the Pole. The design, construction, equipment, installation, maintenance and removal of the communications equipment, utility lines, cables and conduit shall be at Licensee's sole cost. 3. No Permanent Structures. Grantor hereby covenants for and on behalf of itself, its heirs, successors or assigns, that neither it, nor any of them, shall construct or permit to be constructed, any building or any other permanent structure within the Easement Area, or make any permanent excavation, or permit any permanent excavation to be made within the Easement Area. 4. Term. The easement, rights, and privileges herein granted shall be for a term coinciding with the term of the Permit, including any renewals thereof, and shall, without any 1 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 further action on the part of Grantor or Grantee, terminate immediately upon the termination of said Permit. Upon termination of this Easement for any reason, at Grantor's request Grantee shall execute and deliver a notice of termination in form suitable for recording in the official records of the County. 5. Termination for Default. Upon Grantee's default hereunder, Grantor may deliver to Grantee a written notice of default, stating with specificity the nature of Grantee's default. If Grantee has not cured the default within a reasonable time (but not less than 30 days for a monetary default and 60 days for a non -monetary default) after receipt of the notice of default, Grantor may terminate this Easement effective immediately upon receipt by Grantee of Grantor's written notice of termination. 6. Indemnification. Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Grantor harmless from and against any direct injury, loss, damage or liability, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantee, its employees, contractors or agents, except to the extent attributable to the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantor, its employees, contractors or agents. Grantor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Grantee harmless from and against any and all direct injury, loss, damage or liability, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) resulting from the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantor, its employees, contractors or agents, except to the extent attributable to the negligence or willful misconduct of Grantee, its employees, contractors or agents. 7. Insurance. Grantee agrees at its own cost and expense to provide insurance as set forth in the attached Insurance Schedule A, as such Schedule may from time to time be amended by Grantee and Grantor. Grantee acknowledges that Grantor is a member of the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) and Grantee acknowledges that Grantor 's insurance coverage is subject to the terms of Grantor's ICAP Agreement. Grantee agrees that its approval of any proposed amendment to the coverage limits in Insurance Schedule A will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Grantor and Grantee each agree that it will include the other party as an additional insured as their interests may appear under this Easement. 8. Assignment. This Easement may, with notice to Grantor, be sold, assigned or transferred by Grantee without any approval or consent of the Grantor to the Grantee's principal, affiliates, subsidiaries of its principal, or to any entity which acquires all or substantially all of Grantee's assets in the market defined by the FCC in which the Property is located by reason of a merger, acquisition or other business reorganization. As to other parties, this Easement may not be sold, assigned or transferred without the written consent of Grantor, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned. No change of stock ownership, partnership interest or control of Grantee or transfer upon partnership or corporate dissolution of Grantee shall constitute an assignment hereunder. Grantee shall be released from its obligations hereunder only with the prior written consent of Grantor. 9. Notices. All notices hereunder must be in writing and shall be deemed validly given if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or by commercial courier, provided the courier's regular business is delivery service and provided further that it guarantees delivery to the addressee by the end of the next business day following the courier's receipt from the sender, 2 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 addressed as follows (or any other address that the party to be notified may have designated to the sender by like notice): Grantor: City of Dubuque, Iowa Attention: City Manager 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Grantee: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless Attention: Network Real Estate 180 Washington Valley Road Bedminster, New Jersey 07921 Notice shall be effective upon actual receipt or refusal as shown on the receipt obtained pursuant to the foregoing. 10. Dominant and Servient Tenements. This Easement is granted for the benefit of the Pole, and is appurtenant to the Pole. The Pole are the dominant tenement and the Property is the servient tenement. 11. Entire Agreement. This Easement constitutes the entire agreement between Grantor and Grantee relating to the above easement. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly set forth in this Easement are of no force and effect. 12. Binding Covenants. The provisions herein shall be deemed covenants that run with the land. This Easement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of Grantor and Grantee. 13. Amendments. Any modification or other termination of this Easement shall become effective only upon the execution by Grantor and Grantee of a written instrument. 14. Recording. Grantor agrees to execute a Memorandum of this Easement, and any amended Memorandum of Easement reflecting any material modifications to this Easement, which Grantee may record in the office of the County Clerk of Dubuque County, Iowa. [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 3 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GLIM 14615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Grant of Easement has been executed and delivered as of the day and year first above written. GRANTOR: City of Dubuque, Iowa By: Name: Title: Date: GRANTEE: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon W' eless By: Nam Title: Date: 4 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 1satnernle Poser Senior Manager - Implementation & Real Estate EXHIBIT "A" The "Property" Property Address: 2635 Pennsylvania Avenue State: Iowa County: Dubuque City: Dubuque Parcel Number: 1022481003 Legal Description (if available): ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF DUBUQUE IN THE COUNTY OF DUBUQUE AND STATE OF IOWA AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 154 PAGE 337 AND BOOK 154 PAGE 336 AND PARCEL # 1022481003, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS: DEED BOOK 154, PAGE 337: LOT 2 OF SUB. OF LOT 2 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P, MATTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, NOW IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. DEED BOOK 154, PAGE 336: LOT 1 OF SUB. OF LOT 2 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P. MATTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, NOW IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND LOT 2 OF SUB. OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P. MATTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA, NOW IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA. Exhibit "A" Page 1 of 1 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 EXHIBIT "B" The "Easement Area" Property Address: 2635 Pennsylvania Avenue State: Iowa County: Dubuque City: Dubuque Parcel Number: 1022481003 Legal Description (if available): A PART OF LOT 1 AND PART OF LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 3 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P. METTEL'S SUBDIVISION IN DUBUQUE TOWNSHIP, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NW CORNER OF LOT 1 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF SAID LOT 1 OF LOT 1 OF LOT 2 OF JOHN P. METTEL'S SUBDIVISION ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GREEN STREET; THENCE S01°34'32"E ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 45.25 FEET; THENCE S88°25'28"W, 50.00 FEET TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID GREEN STREET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N76°22'38"W, 67.76 FEET; THENCE N13°37'22"E, 10.00 FEET; THENCE S76°22'38"E, 65.04 FEET TO SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE S01°34'32"E ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 10.36 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.02 ACRES. Attach Drawing below if available: See Attached Exhibit "B" Page 1 of 2 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 10' NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT PARENTPARCEL LINE N13° 37'22-E 10.00' 6.1 z 2 U 1476— 22' 381N 4/N rp e %R //4 tirOF�q'9Ii/1/0F FOUND IRON PIPE 1 10' ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT 0.02 Ac. PARENT PARCEL UNE AUd1Ic RioytO� 'v -4)-4/4 F • FOUND 1/2" REBAR ORAS LABELED POB POINT OF BEGINNING POT POINT OF TERMINATION POC POINT OF COMMENCEMENT DATE OF SURVEY 11/12/19 0 UE UDE YPC PARENT PARCEL UNE 576' 22' 38"E 66.04' PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY LINE S1°34'37E 10.36' 50.00' vI N88' 25'28"E RECORDED AS UTILITY EASEMENT UTILITY & DRAINAGE EASEMENT YELLOW PLASTIC CAP Lo rir j_•;7 z OWNER:CITY OF DUBUQUE Parcel ID: 1022481003 Site Address:2635 PENNSYLVANIA AVE City: DUBUQUE Zip: 52001 LEGAL DESCRIPTION- 10' ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT A part of Lot 1 and part of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of tot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 3 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of John P. Mettel's Subdivision in Dubuque Township, Dubuque County, lowa described as follows; Commencing at the NW Comer of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of said Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 2 of John P. Mettel's Subdivision on the east right of way line of Green Street: thence S01°3432 E along said east right of way tine, 45.25 feet thence S86°252814, 50.00 feet to the west right of way line of said Green Street to the Point of Beginning; thence N76°2238'W. 67.76 feet; thence N13'3722E, 10.00 feet; thence S76°2238"E, 65.04 feet to said west right of way line; thence S01°34'327 along said west right of way line, 10.36 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 0.02 acres. 0 0 0 N p BRAIN ENGINEERING. INC. Drawing Title: DBQ Spartan SC6 10'ACCESS & UTILITY EASEMENT K\Pry\514019-10 D60 SPARTAN SC6 \51401340 DBQ SPARTAN SC6 dwg, 1/20/2020 2-18:17 PM Exhibit "B" Page 2 of 2 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) C0RE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 City of Dubuque Insurance Requirements for Lessees of City Property and Right of Way Licensees or Permittees INSURANCE SCHEDULE A 1. Grantee shall furnish a signed certificate of insurance to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the coverage required in Exhibit I upon the lease, license, or permit commencement. All lessees of City property and right of way licensees or permittees shall submit an updated certificate annually. Each certificate shall be prepared on the most current ACORD foam approved by the Iowa Insurance Division or an equivalent. Each certificate shall include a statement under Description of Operations as to why the certificate was issued. Eg: Project # or lease of premises at or construction of or right of way permitted location and description 2. All policies of insurance required hereunder shall be with an insurer authorized to do business in Iowa and all insurers shall have a rating of A- or better in the current A.M. Best's Rating Guide. 3. Each certificate shall be furnished to the Department of the City of Dubuque. 4. The lessee, licensee, or permittee shall be required to carry the coverage/limits, or greater if required by law or other legal agreement, in Exhibit I. Failure to provide the required coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of such requirements by the City of Dubuque. 5. Failure to obtain or maintain the required insurance shall be considered a material breach of the lease, license, or permit. 6. All required endorsements shall be attached to certificate. 7. Lessee, licensee, or permittee shall require all subcontractors and sub -subcontractors to obtain and maintain during the performance of work insurance for the coverages described in this Insurance Schedule and shall obtain certificates of insurance from all such subcontractors and sub - subcontractors. Lessee, licensee, or permittee agrees that it shall be liable for the failure of a subcontractor and sub -subcontractor to obtain and maintain such coverage. The City may request a copy of such certificates from the lessee, licensee, or permittee. Insurance Schedule "A" Page 1 of 3 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 INSURANCE SCHEDULE A (Continued) EXHIBIT I A) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY General Aggregate Limit $3,000,000 Products -Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $2,000,000 Fire Damage Limit (any one occurrence) $50,000 Medical Payments $5,000 1) Coverage shall be written on an occurrence, not claims made, form. The general liability coverage shall be written in accord with ISO form or its substantial equivalent. 2) Include ISO endorsement form CG 25 04 'Designated Location(s) General Aggregate Limit." 3) Be primary and non-contributory. 4) Include Preservation of Governmental Immunities Endorsement (Sample attached). 5) Deletes any fellow employee exclusion. 6) Include the City of Dubuque, including all its elected and appointed officials, its employees and volunteers, boards, commissions as an additional insured as their interest may appear under this Easement which includes ongoing operations and completed operations equivalent to CG2010 and CG2037. 7) Policy shall include Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City. B) WORKERS' COMPENSATION 8. EMPLOYERS LIABILITY Statutory benefits covering all employees injured on the job by accident or disease as prescribed by Iowa Code Chapter 85 as amended. Coverage A Coverage B Statutory—State of Iowa Employers Liability Each Accident $100,000 Each Employee -Disease $100,000 Policy Limit -Disease $500,000 Policy shall include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City C) PROPERTY INSURANCE REQUIRED BY LEASE, LICENSE, OR PERMIT yes X no Evidence of property coverage provided: yes Included the City of Dubuque as Lender Loss Payable. E) RIGHT-OF-WAY WORK ONLY: UMBRELLA/EXCESS $2,000,000 X yes no Umbrella/excess liability coverage must be at least following form with the underlying policies included herein. Insurance Schedule "A" Page 2 of 3 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3 PRESERVATION OF GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES ENDORSEMENT 1. Nonwaiver of Governmental Immunity. The insurer expressly agrees and states that the purchase of this policy and the including of the City of Dubuque, Iowa as an Additional Insured does not waive any of the defenses of governmental immunity available to the City of Dubuque. Iowa under Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it is now exists and as it may be amended from time to time. 2. Claims Coverage. The insurer further agrees that this policy of insurance shall cover only those claims not subject to the defense of governmental immunity under the Code of Iowa Section 670.4 as it now exists and as it may be amended from time to time. Those claims not subject to Code of Iowa Section 670.4 shall be covered by the terms and conditions of this insurance policy. 3. Assertion of Government Immunity The City of Dubuque, Iowa shall be responsible for asserting any defense of governmental immunity, and may do so at any time and shall do so upon the timely written request of the insurer. 4. Non -Denial of Coverage. The insurer shall not deny coverage under this policy and the insurer shall not deny any of the rights and benefits accruing to the City of Dubuque, Iowa under this policy for reasons of governmental immunity unless and until a court of competent jurisdiction has ruled in favor of the defense(s) of governmental immunity asserted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa. No Other Change in Policy. The above preservation of governmental immunities shall not otherwise change or alter the coverage available under the policy. SPECIMEN (DEPARTMENT MANAGER: FILL IN ALL BLANKS AND CHECK BOXES) Insurance Schedule "A" Page 3 of 3 DBQ Spartan SC6 - Easement (GL#414615) CORE/0762186.2998/ 156516883.3