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Five Flags Civic Center Referendum (Postponement) Copyrighted J uly 6, 2020 City of Dubuque Action Items # 1. ITEM TITLE: Five Flags Civic Center Referendum SUM MARY: City Manager recommending that the Mayor and City Council adopt resolution#1 postponing the referendum date to a date not certain and table this issue until January 18, 2022. 1. RESOLUTION Postponing a Special City Election 2. RESOLUTION Calling a Special City Election (March 2, 2021) 3. RESOLUTION Calling a Special City Election (September 14, 2021) 4. RESOLUTION Calling a Special City Election (November 2, 2021) 5. RESOLUTION Calling a Special City Election (March 1, 2022) 6. RESOLUTION Calling a Special City Election (September 13, 2022) SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution#1 Postponing Election and Table the Issue Until January 18, 2022; OR Adopt Resolution#1 Postponing Election and Set a Date to Discuss; OR Adopt Resolution#1 Postponing Election and Select a Certain Date from Resolutions #2-#6 ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Five Flags Civic Center Referendum-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Ciry of Dubuque Response to COVID-19 Supporting Documentation Five Flags Civic Center Commission Recommendation Supporting Documentation Staff Memo-Marie Ware Staff Memo Staff Memo-Crenna Brumwell Staff Memo Resolution Postponing Special City Election Resolutions Resolution March 2021 Special City Election Resolutions Resolution September 2021 Special Ciry Election Resolutions Resolution November 2021 Special Ciry Election Resolutions Resolution March 2022 Special City Election Resolutions Resolution September 2022 Special City Election Resolutions Dubuque THE CITY OF � ui-Aseria cih DuB E , . � . , � II � Maste iece on tj2e Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Five Flags Center Referendum DATE: July 1, 2020 The community and the City of Dubuque are in precarious situations related to the economy. In Fiscal Year 2021 the City is anticipating a multi-million dollar revenue shortfall that could lead to service cuts and employee lay-offs. I have no reason to believe that the local economy will be fully recovered over the next 18 months to two years. I mean no disrespect to the Five Flags Civic Center Advisory Commission, but I do not agree with their recommendation to hold a Five Flags referendum in 2021. Whenever the referendum is held I believe we will need to pay a consultant to review the cost projections, so if there is a 2021 referendum the City will need to identify a funding source for that consultant review. I respectfully recommend that the Mayor and City Council adopt resolution #1 postponing the referendum date to a date not certain and table this issue until January 18, 2022. � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Kevin Firnstahl From:Jenny Hillary <Jenny.Hillary@dubuquecounty.us> Sent:Tuesday, July 7, 2020 1:26 PM To:Kevin Firnstahl Subject:RE: City of Dubuque Resolution No. 200-20 Postponing Special Election Thanks Kevin! This should be fine! From: Kevin Firnstahl \[mailto:Kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org\] Sent: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 12:53 PM To: Jenny Hillary <Jenny.Hillary@dubuquecounty.us> Cc: Crenna Brumwell <Cbrumwel@cityofdubuque.org>; Tracey Stecklein <Tsteckle@cityofdubuque.org>; Denise Dolan <Denise.Dolan@dubuquecounty.us> Subject: City of Dubuque Resolution No. 200-20 Postponing Special Election Hi Jenny, Attached for your needs is a copy of City of Dubuque Resolution No. 200-20 Postponing Special City Election. Please advise if you have questions or if you require a certified hard copy. If not, I will consider this sufficient service delivery. Thank you. Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk th 50 W. 13 Street Dubuque, IA 52001 kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org 563-589-4100 563-589-4121 Click here to report this email as spam. 1 Dubuque THE CITY OF � All-America Cily DuB E �� ' � II ��' Maste iece on the Mississi i 2oo�•zoiz-zois �P pp zoi��zoi9 TO: Mayor Roy D. Buol and Members of the Dubuque City Council FROM: Members of the Five Flags Civic Center Commission SUBJECT: Recommendation Regarding Delay of Five Flags Civic Center Referendum Vote DATE: June 23, 2020 This letter is to outline the action taken at the last Five Flags Civic Center Commission (FFCCC) meeting on June 22, 2020 regarding a recommendation relative to the new voting date of the Five Flags Civic Center referendum. In a unanimous decision, the FFCCC voted to recommend that the special election take place on September 14, 2021. The commission feels this will allow for more opportunity to organize and educate citizens on the expansion project. Additionally, this time should allow for a better understanding of what implications will come from the COVID-19 pandemic. As stated in prior correspondence, the FFCCC still endorses scenario 4/hybrid, as we feel this scenario is the superior option. Compared to the original scenario 4, this scenario offers overall project cost savings, lower annual operating savings, and reaches 6,000 plus seats, which will make our area more competitive in the region for booking events. In summary, the FFCCC is recommending that the city council set a new referendum voting date for September 14, 2021. The FFCCC remains at your disposal for any questions and feedback regarding this issue. With Best Regards, The Five Flags Civic Center Commission Nicholas Huff— Chairperson Tyler Daugherty— Vice Chairperson Rod Bakke McKenzie Blau Bryce Parks Dubuque THE CITY OF � All-America Cily DuB E �� ' � II ��' Maste iece on the Mississi i 2oo�•zoiz-zois �P pp zoi��zoi9 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Budget Required to Update Five Flags Renovation and Expansion Project Costs Related to Vote Delay DATE: June 27, 2020 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a budget cost that would be required to update the Five Flags Renovation and Expansion Project construction cost figures as it relates to a delayed vote date. BACKGROUND The City Council set September 8, 2020 as the vote date for the ballot referendum for the ballot language "Shall the City of Dubuque, lowa, issue its bonds in an amount not exceeding the amount of$74,340,000 for the purposes of deconstruction, construction, acquisition, improving, and equipping an expanded Five Flags Civic Center and the renovation and preservation of the historic Five Flags Theater, including accessibility enhancements to both?" The Five Flags Civic Center Commission held a meeting on April 1, 2020 and voted unanimously to recommend the delay of the special election set by the City Council for September 8, 2020. The Commission at that meeting also decided to make a recommendation for a new election date in 2021 to be determined at a later commission meeting. The City Council at their April 6, 2020 meeting voted unanimously to postpone the referendum. City Attorney Crenna Brumwell committed at the meeting to provide information on allowable dates for a referendum to be rescheduled. A supplemental informational memo from myself for the April 6 Council meeting included the following information: Cost: I spoke with Bill Krueger of Conventions, Sports and Leisure International to discuss if there was a delay to the proposed Five Flags Civic Center project, what that would mean for the pricing of the project. Mr. Krueger shared that in his career he has been involved with the aftermath of several events that might assist in a general answer. He was consulting with communities and organizations when 9/11 as well as Hurricane Katrina happened as two major examples. If one acts, any one or more of these conditions can affect pricing such as the global, national and regional conditions, labor pool availability of the various contractors, plus equipment and supply needs, volatile construction pricing and production costs, construction materials availability, supply chain and even business stability of contractors. He shared one might think the pricing coming out would be lower and it could be for some elements of the project but might be higher for others. Given all the uncertainty and unknown factors, he felt that any new work to update construction costs for the Five Flags project would be best served to be delayed for 2-3 months to allow for settling of construction labor and supply chain markets. DISCUSSION Bill Krueger of CSL International and Ken Betsch of Betsch Associates shared that preparing an updated cost estimate for the project would cost $7500 and take about four (4) weeks to prepare. They would reach out to a number of local and national construction industry individuals they interfaced with during the earlier exercises to determine what adjustments need to be made for individual cost items. They would escalate costs as appropriate given the new construction timeline. They would deliver an updated project budget worksheet and a summary memo. Mr. Krueger advised "the City might be best served to delay revisiting construction costs to see how things progress through the summer, fall and/or winter." A one (1) month timeframe for completing an updated cost estimate would need to be built into consideration and rescheduling of a specific rescheduled vote date. The current FY 21 budget does not contain an expense line item for completion of this cost update. A funding source would have to be identified to perForm this service. ACTION REQUESTED This memorandum is for informational purposes only. cc: HR Cook, ASM Global General Manager, Five Flags Civic Center Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Jenny Larson, Budget and Finance Director 2 Dubuque THE CITY OF � D B F Ali-Auenr�Ciq U L 1'.:�I�._� r.�,:.'s�.l I � Maste iece on the Mississi Zoo�•zoiz•2013 '"P pp� ,.,j Zoi�*zo19 _� CRENNA M . BRUMWELL , ESQ. CITY ATTORNEY TO: MAYOR ROY D. BUOL AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL DATE: JUNE 29, 2020 RE: FIVE FLAGS BALLOT ISSUE I am writing to provide information on postponing the special City election on the Five Flags ballot issue which is currently scheduled for September 8, 2020. You have previously indicated the referendum will be postponed. In response to this direction I consulted with the County Elections Office on the requirements for formally postponing the date. The County Elections Office, in consultation with the lowa Secretary of State Office, provided information on the requirements for City Council action. The information indicates the City Council may postpone the date for the Five Flags ballot issue without choosing a new date. This allows the City Council to evaluate the ongoing COVID-19 response within the organization, the community, the state, and the nation to determine when to reschedule the matter. � The possible dates for a referendum in 2021 and 2022 are as follows, per changes to the lowa Code in 2019: 2021 First Tuesday in March Second Tuesday in September First Tuesday after the first Monday in November 2022 First Tuesday in March Second Tuesday in September I have drafted a resolution which postpones the September special City election without picking a new date. The resolution was reviewed by bond counsel to ensure compliance with the code. It is attached for your consideration. Also attached are resolutions for all the possible 2021 and 2022 dates should you opt to pick a date when you formally postpone the September 2020 election. OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY DUBUQUE, IOWA SUITE 330, HARBOR VIEW PLACE, 300 MAIN STREET DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6944 TE�EPHONE (563)589-4381 /F,vc (563)583-1040/EMai� cbrumwel@cityofdubuque.org I I There have been many nuances and special considerations throughout this process and I'm happy to discuss these with you at your meeting and answer questions. cc: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager 2 Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 Return to Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 RESOLUTION NO. -20 RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, State of lowa, proposes to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay costs of a general corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, Section 384.26 of the City Code of lowa, provides that before the Council may institute proceedings for the issuance of bonds for general corporate purposes, it shall call a special city election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds in accordance with the provisions of such statute; and WHEREAS, neither the proposal for the issuance of the bonds hereinafter set forth, nor any other proposal incorporating any portion of it, has or will have been submitted to the registered voters of the City for a period of more than six months prior to the date of election hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the "Telegraph Herald", is a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, and is published in the City and of general circulation therein; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That there is hereby called a special City election on Tuesday, the 2na of March 2021, at which election there shall be submitted to the registered voters of the City the following questions, to-wit: "SHALL THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ISSUE ITS BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $74,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, IMPROVING, AND EQUIPPING AN EXPANDED FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER AND THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC FIVE FLAGS THEATRE, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS TO BOTH?" Section 2. That the voting place or places for the election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the notice of election, such notice to be prepared and approved by the County Commissioner of Elections. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at the election shall be of the type authorized by the Code of lowa that will permit the use of electronic counters and will be in substantially the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, if more than one public measure shall be submitted to the electors at the time of the election, all such measures shall be printed upon one ballot. Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precinct or precincts shall be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the City. Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque County, lowa, being the County Commissioner of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the notice of election once in the "Telegraph Herald", being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, published in the City and of general circulation therein, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of the election. Section 6. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper and legal conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all necessary matters to make said election legal and valid. Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the County Commissioner of Elections, which filing shall also constitute the "written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date required to be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Code of lowa. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2020. Mayor Roy D. Buol ATTEST: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2 Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 Return to Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 RESOLUTION NO. -20 RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, State of lowa, proposes to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay costs of a general corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, Section 384.26 of the City Code of lowa, provides that before the Council may institute proceedings for the issuance of bonds for general corporate purposes, it shall call a special city election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds in accordance with the provisions of such statute; and WHEREAS, neither the proposal for the issuance of the bonds hereinafter set forth, nor any other proposal incorporating any portion of it, has or will have been submitted to the registered voters of the City for a period of more than six months prior to the date of election hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the "Telegraph Herald", is a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, and is published in the City and of general circulation therein; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That there is hereby called a special City election on Tuesday, the 14t" of September 2021, at which election there shall be submitted to the registered voters of the City the following questions, to-wit: "SHALL THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ISSUE ITS BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $74,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, IMPROVING, AND EQUIPPING AN EXPANDED FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER AND THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC FIVE FLAGS THEATRE, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS TO BOTH?" Section 2. That the voting place or places for the election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the notice of election, such notice to be prepared and approved by the County Commissioner of Elections. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at the election shall be of the type authorized by the Code of lowa that will permit the use of electronic counters and will be in substantially the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, if more than one public measure shall be submitted to the electors at the time of the election, all such measures shall be printed upon one ballot. Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precinct or precincts shall be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the City. Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque County, lowa, being the County Commissioner of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the notice of election once in the "Telegraph Herald", being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, published in the City and of general circulation therein, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of the election. Section 6. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper and legal conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all necessary matters to make said election legal and valid. Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the County Commissioner of Elections, which filing shall also constitute the "written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date required to be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Code of lowa. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2020. Mayor Roy D. Buol ATTEST: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2 Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 Return to Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 RESOLUTION NO. -20 RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, State of lowa, proposes to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay costs of a general corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, Section 384.26 of the City Code of lowa, provides that before the Council may institute proceedings for the issuance of bonds for general corporate purposes, it shall call a special city election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds in accordance with the provisions of such statute; and WHEREAS, neither the proposal for the issuance of the bonds hereinafter set forth, nor any other proposal incorporating any portion of it, has or will have been submitted to the registered voters of the City for a period of more than six months prior to the date of election hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the "Telegraph Herald", is a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, and is published in the City and of general circulation therein; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That there is hereby called a special City election on Tuesday, the 2nd of November 2021, at which election there shall be submitted to the registered voters of the City the following questions, to-wit: "SHALL THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ISSUE ITS BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $74,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, IMPROVING, AND EQUIPPING AN EXPANDED FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER AND THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC FIVE FLAGS THEATRE, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS TO BOTH?" Section 2. That the voting place or places for the election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the notice of election, such notice to be prepared and approved by the County Commissioner of Elections. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at the election shall be of the type authorized by the Code of lowa that will permit the use of electronic counters and will be in substantially the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, if more than one public measure shall be submitted to the electors at the time of the election, all such measures shall be printed upon one ballot. Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precinct or precincts shall be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the City. Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque County, lowa, being the County Commissioner of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the notice of election once in the "Telegraph Herald", being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, published in the City and of general circulation therein, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of the election. Section 6. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper and legal conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all necessary matters to make said election legal and valid. Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the County Commissioner of Elections, which filing shall also constitute the "written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date required to be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Code of lowa. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2020. Mayor Roy D. Buol ATTEST: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2 Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 Return to Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 RESOLUTION NO. -20 RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, State of lowa, proposes to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay costs of a general corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, Section 384.26 of the City Code of lowa, provides that before the Council may institute proceedings for the issuance of bonds for general corporate purposes, it shall call a special city election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds in accordance with the provisions of such statute; and WHEREAS, neither the proposal for the issuance of the bonds hereinafter set forth, nor any other proposal incorporating any portion of it, has or will have been submitted to the registered voters of the City for a period of more than six months prior to the date of election hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the "Telegraph Herald", is a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, and is published in the City and of general circulation therein; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That there is hereby called a special City election on Tuesday, the 1 St of March 2022, at which election there shall be submitted to the registered voters of the City the following questions, to-wit: "SHALL THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ISSUE ITS BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $74,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, IMPROVING, AND EQUIPPING AN EXPANDED FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER AND THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC FIVE FLAGS THEATRE, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS TO BOTH?" Section 2. That the voting place or places for the election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the notice of election, such notice to be prepared and approved by the County Commissioner of Elections. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at the election shall be of the type authorized by the Code of lowa that will permit the use of electronic counters and will be in substantially the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, if more than one public measure shall be submitted to the electors at the time of the election, all such measures shall be printed upon one ballot. Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precinct or precincts shall be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the City. Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque County, lowa, being the County Commissioner of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the notice of election once in the "Telegraph Herald", being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, published in the City and of general circulation therein, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of the election. Section 6. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper and legal conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all necessary matters to make said election legal and valid. Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the County Commissioner of Elections, which filing shall also constitute the "written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date required to be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Code of lowa. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2020. Mayor Roy D. Buol ATTEST: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2 Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 Return to Prepared by Crenna M.Brumwell 300 Main Street,Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 RESOLUTION NO. -20 RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL CITY ELECTION WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, State of lowa, proposes to contract indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to pay costs of a general corporate purpose project as hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, Section 384.26 of the City Code of lowa, provides that before the Council may institute proceedings for the issuance of bonds for general corporate purposes, it shall call a special city election to vote upon the proposition of issuing bonds in accordance with the provisions of such statute; and WHEREAS, neither the proposal for the issuance of the bonds hereinafter set forth, nor any other proposal incorporating any portion of it, has or will have been submitted to the registered voters of the City for a period of more than six months prior to the date of election hereinafter provided; and WHEREAS, the "Telegraph Herald", is a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, and is published in the City and of general circulation therein; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That there is hereby called a special City election on Tuesday, the 13t" of September 2022, at which election there shall be submitted to the registered voters of the City the following questions, to-wit: "SHALL THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ISSUE ITS BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF $74,340,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF DECONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, IMPROVING, AND EQUIPPING AN EXPANDED FIVE FLAGS CIVIC CENTER AND THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC FIVE FLAGS THEATRE, INCLUDING ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS TO BOTH?" Section 2. That the voting place or places for the election, and the hours the polls shall be opened and closed shall be as set out in the notice of election, such notice to be prepared and approved by the County Commissioner of Elections. Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at the election shall be of the type authorized by the Code of lowa that will permit the use of electronic counters and will be in substantially the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, if more than one public measure shall be submitted to the electors at the time of the election, all such measures shall be printed upon one ballot. Section 4. That the Election Board for the voting precinct or precincts shall be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections, not less than 15 days before the date of said election, a certified copy of which appointment shall be officially placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the City. Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque County, lowa, being the County Commissioner of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the notice of election once in the "Telegraph Herald", being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the Code of lowa, published in the City and of general circulation therein, the publication to be not less than four clear days nor more than twenty days prior to the date of the election. Section 6. That the County Commissioner of Elections shall cause to be prepared all such ballots and election registers and other supplies as may be necessary for the proper and legal conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cooperate with said Commissioner of Elections and to do and prepare all necessary matters to make said election legal and valid. Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the office of the County Commissioner of Elections, which filing shall also constitute the "written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date required to be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47 of the Code of lowa. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2020. Mayor Roy D. Buol ATTEST: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 2 - � _ _ _ 6 � - � � � _ . � - � � � - _ _ �� _., . . ► + . � . . _ f ; s • ■ . � � �.�' � , `�S v: �, . v . � —J � ,ti*,+,�. .� � �� r � .,r. � �� _ _ �x '��'�t <�i-�,�' 'w `�':dr f �1 •� , � ¢ '� ��s. �= �y�'.1'�'r.t-��1 � :''�b \. '��, r �i �� `a'+- ��E��i��lL.:�v�. s-. , , . . . ,. w_ _;r4 _ �i F'�� sv CRISIS REVEALS CHARACTER The COVID-19 pandemic is a g/obal, national, and/ocal public health and economic crisis, How we respond as a community, state, and nation is the defining challenge of our time and the City of Dubuque is committed to serving the best interests of our residents and businesses. First,and foremost,we thank all of the essential This is the environment in which the City was required to employees serving our community,and in their role as develop a balanced budget for FY2021 and submit to to public servants those essential city employees on the the State of lowa by April 30,2020, This budget,adopted front lines of delivering city services every day! by the City Council on April 23,addresses these fiscal realities while continuing to provide essential City services The COVID-19 virus has been deadly for tens of thousands to residents, businesses,and stakeholders while minimizing of Americans and the critical actions taken to limit the the costs of those services as those groups also experience spread of the virus have impacted all Americans.The hardships as a result of the pandemic. battle to save lives and contain the virus rages on while the economic impact of the pandemic continues to grow. The adopted FY2021 budget continues to reflects the City's vision and mission statements and is responsive to the goals The financial impact of the pandemic on local governments and priorities established by the Mayor and City Council. is devastating and the City of Dubuque has not been spared, Critical revenue sources such as local option sales tax, ADOPTED FY2021 BUDGET FEATURES: gaming,and others have decreased,As a result,the City A DECREASE in property taxes for the average expects to lose$4.4 million in revenue by the end of June • residential,commercial,and industrial properties and $11,9 million in the next fiscal year(July 1,2020,to June q DECREASE in refuse/trash collection fees 30, 2021), • NO INCREASE in City water,sanitary sewer,and The overall financial impact of COVID-19 is unknown and stormwater rates unprecedented. In lowa,a record number of workers have ' NO INCREASE in pay for City employees filed for unemployment benefits as businesses closed and consumers remained at home,This unprecedented surge in • � � • � • � • • � � • • � � - unemployment claims came just weeks after the virus was - first detected in lowa.The U,S. Bureau of Labor Statistics � - � - April 23 report on weekly unemployment claims in lowa was ' � � ' � � another record on a discouraging list of all-time highs, For Residential $1.09 less 0.14% decrease the week ending April 18,the total of new unemployment claims was 27,912.That is the fifth most in state history, Commercial $104.45 less 3.30% decrease behind the weeks ending April 11 (46,356),April 4(64,194) Industrial $132.61 less 2.81% decrease and March 28(55,966)of this year.The highest weekly total prior to this stretch was 14,201 in December 2000.The Multi-Residential $158.73 more 9.13% increase 235,380 unemployment claims filed in lowa over the past five weeks are the most in lowa history since the Great � � Depression, � � � $10.33144 $10.1440 1.8% Decrease RESILIENCY SUSTAINABILITY EQUITY COMPASSION A High-Performance Organization (and Community) with Engaged Employees and Residents that is Data-Driven and Outcome-Focused built on the four pillars of Resiliency, Sustainability, Equity, and Compassion. DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL . �:� � - , . _ ��,�.��, � , �� :�: �� .� t� . � ; ... �, �.� � � � �.� _ l, '�' � �-i' :` ' � � �� {\� ; � ��T � , -' � �� di ' . � � � � 1�� ROY D. BUOL RIC W.JONES DAVID T. RESNICK BRETT M.SHAW LAURA J. ROUSSELL DANNY C.SPRANK BRAD M. CAVANAGH MAYOR AT-LARGE AT-LARGE 1ST WARD 2ND WARD 3RD WARD 4TH WARD Find City Council contact information and ward maps atwww.cityofdubuque.org/citycouncil A SOLID FOUNDATION ACTIONS TAKEN Ifthe economy improves in time,the Before the COVID-19 pandemic, The City has already taken measures City will be able to unfreeze positions, Dubuque was in the now-enviable to address the sudden loss of complete capital projects, buy position of being one of the less revenues: equipment,and maintain programs than 10 cities in the country with an • a hiring freeze on most positions and services; however, if the economic unemployment rate under two percent, vacant in the current fiscal year; recovery is delayed,the recommended Dubuque was also one of the first 26 • a hiring freeze on most new budget will help the City to delay, cities in the country to come out of positions recommended in FY2021; and hopefully avoid, mass layoffs the great recession approximately 10 • most travel budgets (conferences, and significant cuts to programs and years ago. From 2010-2017, most lowa education and training,city business services. Additionally,while payments counties lost population. Even some travel)for all departments have been and grants to partner agencies will of the counties that include some of frozen; be delayed with this budget,the City lowa's larger cities showed very little • equipment purchases are delayed; hopes to avoid reducing or eliminating growth or an actual decline, Over that • mosts capital improvement projects these payments to these partner seven-year period, Dubuque County's are delayed, and agencies that depend on funding population grew by 3.3 percent and � some maintenance projects are support from the City to maintain employment grew as well, delayed. critical services to the most vulnerable in our community while they are Thanks to this strong foundation, The City of Dubuque is already a lean experiencing catastrophic personal we do not expect this financial organization. A 2018 staffing level situations in this economic crisis, crisis to be a repeat of the 1980s comparison of nine of the largest cities when Dubuque had the highest in lowa revealed that Dubuque had the SHARED SACRIFICES unemployment rate in the country fifth lowest staffing level. Dubuque's This adopted budget eliminates the at one point and lost nearly 10 level,704 full-time equivalent(FTE) planned wage increases for City employees,was 122 employees lower employees(non-bargaining and percent of its population. than the average and 745 lower than bargaining unit employees) in FY2021, the highest. 2 The following table summarizes the total estimated The first budget recommendation operating revenue loss for all funds related to included a 1.5%wage increase.This COVID-19 for Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021. will save the City nearly$731,000 in FY2021. It is important to note that each of the City's five bargaining units � � • ' ' • ' ' (unions)agreed to this sacrifice even ' � ' � though their previously negotiated General Fund Operating $3,118,832 $5,066,438 contracts included the pay increase. General Fund Capital $0 $2,596,808 NEW REVENUES & SAVINGS Road Use Tax Fund $538,527 $2,978,351 The adopted FY2021 budget includes additional general property tax fund Airport Restricted Funds $47,832 $67,500 revenue of$310,138 as the result of the Parking Fund $543,000 $1,039,542 negotiation of the Gavilon 7th Street and Gavilon Purina Drive riverfront Water Fund $27,513 $50,000 leases for City property.The City is Sanitary Sewer Fund $33,828 $50,000 thankful to Gavilon for ending their current leases two years early,creating Stormwater Fund $11,841 $0 an additional revenue source for the Refuse Fund $10,263 $0 City. Transit Fund $74,916 $56,000 Fuel prices have plummeted,driven by the coronavirus pandemic and a price Total COVID-19 Revenue Loss $4,406,552 $11,904,639 war between producers.The adopted budget reflects a 20 percent reduction in fuel expense,a savings of$301,487. , The City s Leadership Team is examining key concepts The adopted budget also includes a to guide decisions during the pandemic: reduction of workers'compensation expense of$94,819 in FY2021 due to We will do our best to maintain normalcy by prioritizing: savings from switching to fully insured • Employee and Public Trust:through partnership,transparency and workers'compensation insurance. our behaviors (institutional and individual.) The City of Dubuque has been • Essential City Services; providing essential services to all with extra awarded some federal assistance consideration for our most vulnerable residents and businesses to assist in the pandemic response, . Strategy, creativity, innovation and adaptability to provide core including; Federal Transportation services and solve challenges Administration CARES Act Section 5307 Funds for$3,641,599; Community Traits or characteristics we want to display in this crisis: Development Block Grant Coronavirus . Competent communication: accurate,timely,transparent,honest, Funds for$647,301 provides supplemental funding for community comprehensive assistance and some percent of • Resiliency, adaptable,strategic, perseverant which can fund administrative . Teamwork; innovative,proactive, rational,creative,trustworthy,high- overhead; Housing and Urban Development Housing Choice Voucher performing administrative funds for$s6,o00; • Equity: Empathy,compassion, humility,thoughtfulness,impact Federal Aviation Administration CARES Act Airport grant for$1,159,773; Police Federal Bureau of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental To manage difficult decisions that need to be made, Funding for$68,679; and Ambulance multiple employee work groups have been formed: Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for$44,663 restricted Capital Projects & Equipment Team to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. �p2fating BUC�get T2af71 G ra nts & Contracts Tea m Staffing & Vacant Position Review � � � / � -, - - _ _ � � � - -' '�� 1 ,�� 4..�„ ` ;�. � � J l.��' l' I � I � - �\`�� ` �� r.'�-,' ,i , I � iz �� : �. �" PANDEMIC RESPONSE �_ ` , _.,,. �'�/ � --- - � � r�. All City of Dubuque departments � ,� I and divisions have had to adapt � i, 1 �� to pandemic-related challenges �'!�•,, `�., _ � ��I��; , '- �_ _ - �:� — to continue to deliver the services � ; ,�i , � residents and businesses need. Many ` � � City employees are on the"front '� � � lines" in our community,continuing � i /� ,;,; to provide essential services such as emergency medical services, police, � '�,m �� / � '� '� fire,9-1-1 dispatch, public health, . _ , water,transit,sanitary sewer,trash and � �~` � recycling collections, inspections,and � � �� more. i � � ��'.�'�- • � • °s' ; � e , � . . , - � ��-� To protect the public and City � • • • � � .. . h �� - � � � � .�i� employees,almost every City � � . � � � � �'.`�;`'��'� department has modified its " ,�. �;,� operations and service delivery practices. • All employees that are able to are Many City departments and employees are directly � working from home and others involved in the community's pandemic response efforts, are assisting departments most including: � ` _ impacted by the pandemic. . Health Services staff are working closely with ��,, " R `� • In mid-March,the City temporarily Dubuque County staff on the Dubuque County Public ■ � suspended water shut-offs related Health Incident Management Team to coordinate the - to ast due utilit bills, Late fees � p Y countywide public health response to the pandemic. on past due utility bills were They are collaborating with local healthcare providers also temporarily suspended and and the lowa Department of Public Health to prepare .� �.. disconnection notices are not for all possible scenarios. • , ,� being issued. . Mayor Roy D. Buol and City Manager's Office staff are • Enforcement of parking meter working with county,state,and federal elected officials and agencies to expiration violations is suspended identify emergency relief funds to support response and recovery efforts. through May 31. During this . Housing and Community Development, Human Rights, and Neighborhood time parking customers are not Development staff are assisting with food resource distribution and have required to feed/pay parking established a quarantine/isolation shelter. meters in Dubuque. All other . Human Rights staff are also involved in an Equity Immersion Team,along street parking regulations will with community partners,working to ensure that vulnerable groups within continue to be enforced. the community have access to the assistance they may need during and • Parking fees associated with City- after this crisis, owned parking lots and ramps are . Fire Department staff are supporting both the City of Dubuque and suspended through May 31. Dubuque County emergency operations centers. � 1 i � � � � • - - • • � • � � • � '- •• � • � � • . • •• • :- • ••- 4 � -.�;�� ,� �� w`�°� - COMMUNITY PARTNERS The lon standin artnershi between the Cit of Dubu ue � � 9 9P p Y q and Dubuque County has stood the test of time and has �" � ..� been invaluable and critical in the res onse to the andemic, `� ° � I p p .. � �,,, � � Mayor Roy D, Buol and County Board of Supervisors � � � � Chairperson Dave Baker used their leadership roles to l �1 r,.,, � I dedare emergencies for the city and county, authorizing � ��;� ,,�.. ''- � staff to take quick actions, They also worked together to ,�:i encourage residents to stay home as much as possible, including a "Stay Home,Stay Safe"campaign including Gary ��, ',� , , . , � �� Dolphin,the voice of the lowa Hawkeyes, :�. � � �� City of Dubuque and Dubuque County staff are also conducting weekl virtual meetin s with staff and elected � �' Y 9 � officials from all cities in the county as part of a countywide k emergency operations center,coordinated by Dubuque � �,��,� County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Berger, �� ,i," " �'�� ' � :�� .�� n� City public information staff are supporting the ��?��i' � , ., . ��,. . �, communication efforts of the County Public Health Incident �� : ., Management Team, A Joint Information Center/System a . ;� �, >`_y has been established to provide consistent and accurate t��,, t ,, � ,,,' messaging and includes staff from all local healthcare �-�"` ,� ,�� °' , ` ^ providers and re presentatives from business and education, � -.--y !' '�' �' � ,? ,, �. �F , A wide variety of local agencies,organizations,and - _ fl� _ ,� � ,�� z.. businesses are playing critical roles in responding to the � � ,�'; -- � numerous challenges the pandemic has created. i, ; � `' - �' � � `� ;��;`;;. — The City of Dubuque and Dubuque County are working with � °�� , � �� state and federal legislators and agencies to advocate for ,__-- assistance with pandemic response and recovery efforts. ��` "" The Dubuque Community School District and multiple ;' *`" . �L,�, , `:., groups induding new and existing food pantries, Convivium, '�.�;fti Project Rooted,the DREAM Center, and others are providing � �� ,.,; food resources to those in need. ,,-� � _,x�*� �a-�. _ The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is �,�^,., partnering with the United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States to direct funds collected to local nonprofits working with vulnerable local populations. _ '� - . �� ..,. - � �.�..� .. ... � . . ,��,� Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, Northeast lowa � —�F � - � °` '��Y� Community College, Dubuque Initiatives,the Dubuque Area '. ,- � � -" Chamber of Commerce,and others are offering support to � ;�`-(�"'° � ` .� employers and businesses of all sizes, '``: j:� ` w� ': ,� � Y�s�, - �� !s-^�"�'�� ,�v Page 11 of this publication includes details on some of ..�__�.� . -- : �� ;� - a . the community support and recovery resources available �,,,-�' �y.,�, ,� r�,, ` ;f through these efforts, `�' CITY BU DG ET The City's adopted FY2021 budget provides estimated Fiscal Year 2021 City Budget revenues and expenditures for programs and services to be provided during the fiscal year, from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The budget has two primary components: the operating budget and the capital budget. The City's total budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021 is $198,147,165, a 3.5 percent increase from FY2020. The operating budget ($134,272,643) is a 2.5 percent increase from FY2020, while the capital budget ($57,186,070) ,� � � represents a 3.4 percent increase from FY2020. : 1 The capital budget funds major improvements to City ' � ' � � facilities and infrastructure, and is based on the first year of needs in the five-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Plan. The CIP Plan is an annually revised document that guides the City's investments in public facilities and infrastructure during a five-year horizon. The capital budget is supported through multiple funding sources, including federal and state grants. General Fund $66,416,660 $2,229,339 The operating budget includes personnel costs and annual Water Fund $10,280,043 $2,756,073 facility operating costs. It is funded primarily through Sanitary Sewer Funtl $10,992,418 $23,820,597 local property and sales taxes; revenue transfers between Stormwater Fund $4,441,361 $10,110,959 departments; licenses, such as building and development fees; franchise fees for a company's use of the City's Refuse $2,990,205 $269,153 rights-of-way; charges for services (like sewer and water); Parking $2,747,044 $160,875 fines; grants; and other smaller sources of revenue such as interest on investments. Genera I Fu nd The general fund is the general operating fund of the City for general service departments. The general fund has an operating budget of $66.4 million and a capital budget of $2.8 million. This fund encompasses the bulk of activities that are traditionally considered basic governmental services such as public safety, culture & recreation, health & social services, and general government. General Fund Reserve Predictions The City maintains a general fund reserve, or working balance, to allow for unforeseen expenses that may occur. The goal is to have at least a 20% reserve, which in FY2021 would be $14.2 million. In fact, at 23.91% ($17,054,189) the City will have $2.9 million of excess reserves in FY2021. The City of Dubuque is entering the economic crisis caused by the pandemic in a very strong financial position. i ; i � ii i i i i , ' ' ' $1,050,000 $1,700,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 �- �.� - � � . . $16,460,491 $20,945,090 $17,054,189 $17,054,189 $17,054,189 $17,054,189 $17,054,189 •. � • � - -� • 23.81% 29.06% 24.09% 23.91% 24.29% 23.58% 23.32% 6 Ado ted FY2021 How Your Property Tax p Rate Is Split Rates & Fees FY2020 Consolidated Rate of 32.91592 Property Tax Rate � i � � • $10. 1440 per thousand dollars � assessed value • Decrease of 1 .81% from FY2020 � � � - , � Nicc ' ' � 3.34% . . Independent Authorities City Portion of Property Taxes �.98°�0 Dubuque has the LOWEST FY2021 property tax rate FY2021 City Property Tax Rate Comparison ($10.33 per thousand assessed $Zo value) of lowa's 11 cities with $,$ $77.98 $18�26 $18.44 $16.78 populations over 50,000. $,s $�5.22 $15.66 $�s.sa $�s.�� $,4 • Hi hest-ranked cit (Waterloo $12.30 g Y � s�z $11.16 $18.44) is 82% higher than $10.14 $,o.,s $,o Dubuque • Average of other 10 cities $$ ($15.15) is 50% higher than $4 � , Dubuque $2 $0 Dubuque Ames Ankeny West Des Avg.w/o Cedar Sioux City lowa City Davenport Des Council Waterloo Moines Dubuque Rapids Moines Bluffs FY2021 Taxable Value Per Capita Comparison $,,400 $,,323 Dubuque has the LOWEST FY2021 $,,Zoo taxes per capita ($525) as compared $,,000 $sas to lowa's 11 cities with populations $s2� $834 $859 $875 $904 $914 over 50,000. $$°° $�os $sss • Highest (West Des Moines) is $s�� $525 $saa 152% higher than Dubuque $4oa • Average is 64% higher than $Zoo � � Dubuque $o Dubuque Ames SiouxCity Waterloo Des Davenport Avg.w/o Council Ankeny Cedar IowaCity WestDes Moines Dubuque Bluffs Rapids Moines 7 FY2 0 21 RAT E S $qo FY2021 Water Rate Comparison $36.98 $35 $33.59 $35.01 $35.44 $29.67 $30.72 $31.87 $32.59 $30 Avg. Household Rate* _ $30.72/month $25 (Na increase from FY2020) Dubuque has the SECOND LOWEST FY2021 water rate of lowa's $20 seven cities with populations over 50,000 and lime softening $�s treatment similar to Dubuque. • Highest rate (West Des Moines, $36.98) is 20% higher than $,o Dubuque • Average of other six cities ($33.59) is 9% higher than as Dubuque so *Average household rate based on 6,000 gallons per month at$0.00512 co�n�� Dubuque Ames Cedar Rapids Average wlo �oWa cnY Des Moines West Des Bluffs D ubu que Moi nes per gallon FY2021 SanitarySewer Rate Comparison 5�0 $60.33 $61.67 Avg. Household Rate* _ $42.24/month $60 (No increase from FY2020) $50 sso.ss Dubuque has the FOURTH HIGHEST FY2021 sanitary sewer rate $4°.6$ $4°.$$ $4Z.Z4 $40 $36.17 $36.65 $36.74 of lowa's 11 cities with populations over 50,000. � $30.96 Highest rate (Ankeny, $61.67) is 46% higher than Dubuque $,o Szs.sz • Average of other 10 cities ($40.68) is 4% lower than Dubuque $ZZ.9° ' , , azo � ■ � *Average household rate based on 6,000 gallons per month at$0.00704 pergallon. Dubuque's state-of-the-art Water&Resource Recovery Center $'° was comp/eted in 2013 at a cost of$70 million. It efficiently processes so wastewater while producingenergyand beneficial byproducts. �o�� wa�e�oo �eda� Ame� IowaCity SiouxCity Avg.w/o we��o� Dubuque oe� Davenport A�ke�Y BNffs Rapitls �ubuque Moines Moines FY2021 StormwaterRate Comparison Avg. Household Rate* _ $8.29/month $�s $14.68 (No increase from FY2020) $„ Dubuque has the SECOND HIGHEST FY2021 stormwater $12 utility rate of lowa's 10 cities with populations over 50,000 and a stormwater utility. a,o • Highest rate(Des Moines, $14.68) is 77% higher than $8�29 Dubuque $8 $s.so $6.91 • Average of other nine cities($6.00) is 28% lower than Ss.00 Ss.oS DUbUqU2 $6 $4.95 $5.00 $4.25 � *Month/y rate for majority of Dubuque households based on usage $' $2.so S2.s8 � � ■ � of one single family unit. Stormwater fees are based on the amount $2 of impervious ground coverage on a property. Fees collected are only used for stormwater management activities such as the construction, $0 Sioux City Davenport Waterloo Ames Iowa City Avg.w/o West Des Ankeny Cedar Dubuque Des Moines maintenance, and operation of the public stormwater management Dubuque Moines Rapids system.At$238 million, the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project is the largest capital improvement project in Dubuque's history and is nearly complete. AVg. Household Rate* - $14.99/month �2021 Solid Waste Collection Rate Comparison (4.03%decrease from FY2019) =Private Collection Dubuque has the FOURTH LOWEST FY2021 solid waste $30 =City Collection azs.zs E25 $22.53 collection rate of lowa's 11 cities with populations over 50,000. azo $�e.zs s�s.sa sn.os 5+�.�o s�a.00 • Highest rate (Ames, $26.25) is 75% higher than s+s s�s.a� s�a.as $"�99 $�s.ao � s�z.zs Dubuque - � ■ s,o • Average of other 10 cities($17.08) is 14% higher than Dubuque as Curbside refuse collection includes one 35-pallon container $° rj West Des Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Waterloo Ankeny Sioux City Avg.w/o lowa City Council Cedar Ames per week.Weekly curbside recycling is no e�ra charge. ""°�^e5 Dubuque BIuHs Rapids 8 General Fund Expenditures � � i - � � �� Public Safety (fire, police, ambulance services, 9-1-1 tlispatch, animal control, building 41.8% inspections, crime prevention, emergency management,flood control, etc.) Culture & Recreation (AmeriCorps, arts and cultural affairs,civic center,conference center, library, 1� 6% marina, parks, recreation,etcJ General Government (city attorney and legal services,city clerk,city council, City Hall and general 13.5% buildings,city manager,finance, information services,etc.) Public Works (airport, maintenance of streets, bridges, and sidewalks; snow removal, 9 20�0 street cleaning, street lighting,traffic control, etc.) Community & Economic (economic development, housing and community development, neighborhood 6 3% I Development development, planning and zoning,etc.) Transfers Out (to funds other than General Fund) 6.4% Capital Projects (City infrastructure improvements or major equipment purchases) 3.0% Health & Social Services (community health, health regulation and inspection, human rights, etc.) 1.4% Debt Service (government capital projects,tax-increment financing[TIF]capital projects) 0,9% Dubuque's investment in public safety demonstrates Since 2015, Dubuque has had a it is a high priority. Of the nine budget categories, ' 32% decrease in total crimes public safety represents Dubuque's largest monetary � � � � against persons and property. investment of tax dollars, by far, and that investment � ' 2015: 2,218 is yielding positive results. 2019: 1,509 Dubuque's Crime Clearance Rate ("Part 1" Crimes Against Persons, which includes murder, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault) is 92%, compared to the national average of 46%. � - � � . � 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2011 2018 2019 Avg. 2019%Over/ 2019%Over/ 2019%Over/ Under 2018 Under Avg. Under Peak Year #of Crimes 186 208 220 265 243 203 190 190 213 0.0% -10.9% -28.3% Murder 2 0 0 5 1 2 1 0 1 -100.0% -100.0% -100.0% Sexual Assault 43 38 61 80 98 90 75 91 72 21.3% 26.4% -7.1% Robbery 21 32 20 27 26 16 29 14 23 -51.7% -39.5% -56.3% Aggravated Assault 120 138 139 153 118 95 85 85 117 0.0% -27.1% -44.4% � • � � � � - 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2011 2018 2019 Avg. 2019%Over/ 2019%Over/ 2019%Over/ Under 1018 Under Avg. Under Peak Year #of Crimes 1,992 1,791 1,662 1,953 1,875 1,667 1,543 1,319 1,725 -14.5% -23.5% -28.3% Burglary 583 431 416 548 420 331 299 205 404 -31.4% -49.3% -64.8% Burglary to 298 231 168 106 144 157 145 88 167 -39.3% -47.3% -70.5% Motor Vehicle Theft 1080 1103 1035 1245 1235 1116 1036 945 1,099 -8.8% -14.0% -24.1% Theft of 31 26 43 54 76 63 81 55 55 28.6% 48.3% -6.6% Motor Vehicle 9 1 ' 1 " ' l l 1 " , 11 � . . , , � � �' i � �, �c��.. „ . . — ; ._ . Total Debt (in millions) � ��► ._ =_ � _.�_ �- - � (Adopted FY2021 Budget) -- - - - � �.< � � y, _ _ _— Debt is being issued each year,but more is � . __ _ = _ s35o heing retiretl than issued. - _ �"�� _ . - $300 ��ti_a=�` - $261 i i i ' - ' - _"'= g25o $236 �r R,� � $200 � ��'�� , � ��"" �'' � ^ . S�so $135 � �b y ,`�� r� $100 .�. m — .a. ,�.. :'� � � `�•�� :-�^}' � $50 � lrz ��`: �' � �"�� ..'� _� ��8��'$K`� �i�.�-.A,��.,-.,. _ . $0 _ .�'^��,„F'v: - -- FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 . .. �-..�"`�,_.a� ,.,,.�-.-..... . . .---.- - -,--. � . i i _ - - Statutory Debt Limit Used (as of June 30) The City of Dubuque's use of debt can be (Adopted FY2021 Budget) compared to many average homeowners This chart shows the percentage of statutory debt limit in the adopted who borrow to buy their home. The City has 10°� budget for FY2021 when Dubuque will be at 47%.By�Y2030,Dubuque borrowed money at low interest rates to invest in sor will be at 22%of the statutory debt limit. infrastructure. Unlike the federal government, 80� the City does not borrow money to cover 70� operating expenses. 60% 50% 47% 43% 40% I � � � " � 30% 220� � � 1 1 , 20% �� # Project Description and Amount Outstanding °� 1 Stormwater Improvements FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY7A FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 $73,653,120 2 Water& Resource Recovery Center $60,077,000 Percenta e of Le al Debt Limit Utilized 3 Waterlmprovements g g $32,417,569 (FY2018) 4 Parking Improvements $25,019,132 80� 5 Downtown TIF Incentives/Improvements �a r 68��° s�°�° sa°io $22,628,421 57��° 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements 60% 52% 52% 51% 47% o sar 43/0 $13,566,522 aor 31% , 7 TIF Rebates/Bonds to Businesses so r 28�" za°r a 22�0 $7,744,839 20� 8 Industrial Park Expansions 10� $6,250,618 oi o`ey G� co� eoo ��a5 �eca `ceq �,��.� y,yc�\ �ey `�,�5 G� {,�o� 9 Caradco Building lowa Finance Authority Loan 0 � `oo+ a�ee �a'�� Q-� p.o �o e� e� P 4�� o�a JeF $3,639,903 oe � � �eaa tio�y ,�oQ° ,�oQ° o�° � ,�oQ 10 Street Improvements* — �¢y °J °� G °J � $3,298,918 Total $248,296,042 *$140 million was spent on street improvements from 1997-2019 �� Community Recovery & Support The City of Dubuque has compiled and continues to update a webpage with resources for individuals, families, and businesses to assist during this difficult time. Below are many, but not all, examples of resources available. For more detailed information, www.cityofdubuque.org/COVID19support or call 563-589-4100. FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES FOR BUSINESSES & NON-PROFITS 2-1-1 Information and Referral CDC Resources for Businesses & Employers General assistance(in multiple languages)with food, Guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to COVID-19. bills,or other essential services is available 24/7.Visit the Information can be found at https;//www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ www.211.orq,call the COVID-19 hotline by dialing 2-1-1 community/organizations/businesses-employers,html from a landline or 800.244.7431 from a cell phone,or text your zip code to 898211. COVID-19 Business Helpline A service offered by Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and lowa Child Care Resource & Referral Northeast lowa Community College to help employers apply for the Connect to child care openings or temporary child care at Small Business Relief Funding and connect them to additional financial Community Support& Recovery Resources 855,244.5301 resources,Call 563.588,3350 between 8:30 a.m.-4 p,m„ Monday through or www.iowaccrr.org/families, Friday,or email sbhelpline@nicc.edu, Free COVID-19 Legal Information Hotline Dubuque Initiatives COVID-19 Funding This is a free service available to lowans who are Dubuque Initiatives has made$2 million available to small businesses experiencing legal issues due to the COVID-19 emergency. during the COVID-19 crisis,They plan to distribute"bridge financing"of Call 800.332.0419 or visit www.iowalegalaid.orq. up to$10,000 per business for Dubuque companies that employ 50 or Local & State Resources for Food & Necessities fewer workers, Businesses located within the city of Dubuque can apply for assistance by calling the small business helpline at 563.588,3350, A list of local food pantries,free meal sites,shower Qualifying businesses will be referred to East Central Intergovernmental locations,and other necessities is available at Association(ECIA)which will walk them through the application process. www.cityofdubuque.org/COVID19support. Discounts on City Utilities Employer/Business Resources In FY2021,the City of Dubuque offers discounts on water, For information on federal and state relief,grants,loans,guidance, sanitary sewer,refuse collection,and stormwater fees to and other resources,visit www.greaterdubuque.org/covid19 or call income-qualified customers. For more information,call 563.557.9049. 563,589,4144 or visit www,cityofdubuque,org/utilitybillin�, Greater Dubuque Disaster Recovery Fund COVID-19 Resources for Underserved Populations The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is accepting donations Some populations are more at risk for coronavirus,or to enable a coordinated response and help people in the Dubuque region impacts of social distancing.Visit the lowa Department of most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,including seniors and low- Public Health(IDPH)website at www.IDPH.iowa.gov for income residents.The Community Foundation is partnering with the United resources and information for people facing additional risk, Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States to direct funds collected to local nonprofits working with vulnerable local populations.For more information,or to Unemployment Benefits donate,call 563,588.2700 or visit www.dbqfoundation.org/drf. Call 866.239.0843 or visit www. iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/COVID-19,Call volume is lowa Business Recovery Assistance high so please check the website first if you have access. lowa businesses can receive relief assistance for qualifying business concerns, Information can be found at Mental Health and Addiction www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/businessrecovery, IDPH's website yourlifeiowa.orq has resources for persons experiencing challenges with alcohol,drugs,gambling, Resources for the Creative Sector suicide,and mental health. The City of Dubuque's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs has compiled a list of resources for organizations,businesses,and individuals that work in Phone, Internet, and Utilities the creative sector,Visit www,cityofdubuque,org/ArtsCOVIDI9 for potential Many cell phone and internet companies are offering funding opportunities,tips and best practices,and webinars applicable to assistance to residents.Alliant, Black Hills,and the City our local arts and culture community, of Dubuque are also offering assistance.Information available on www.cityofdubuque.org/COVID19su�port. Dubuque � AII�Anerica Ciq The All-America City Award recognizes communities that leverage civic engagement, i`�'I'i"I"i collaboration, inclusiveness, and innovation to successfully address local issues. Zoo�zolZ.Zo13 » zoi�.2oi9 Dubuque THE CITY OF � DT 7R � All•AmericaCily �J 1J .��,<�.��<a�:�;�� Masterpiece on the Mississippi � � � � �� 50 W. 13th Street zoo��2oiz�zoi3 Dubuque, IA 52001 2017*2019 ��2J�� We Need YOU on the HO1NlE ��c��;��r STAY HOME STAY SAFE team. SAFE � We all have an important role to play in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus. Please What You Can Do To Protect do your part to limit the spread of the virus Yourself and Others by staying home as much as you can and only going out for essentials. Check in with family Even if you are young, or otherwise healthy, you are at risk and your activities can increase the and friends often and find creative ways to stay risk of others. It is critical that you do your part connected.We're all in this together! to slow the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 Hotlines • Stay home as much as possible, only going out for Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association: 563.556.6200 essentials like food, medicine,and health care. 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