6 1 20 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular1
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2020. Due
to the COVID-19 pandemic and mandates for social distancing, this meeting was con-
ducted virtually and aired live on CityChannel Dubuque (Mediacom cable channels 8 and
117.2), streamed live on the city’s website at www.cityofdubuque.org/media, and
streamed live on the City’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Cavanagh, Jones, Resnick, Roussell, Shaw,
Sprank; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Brumwell
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Buol began with a moment of silence and
read a statement in recognition of the pain and grief that is being experienced by George
Floyd’s family following recent events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and also by communi-
ties of color across the country who are witnessing racial injustice. Mayor Buol urged any
community member with concerns to contact the Human Rights Department at 563-589-
4190 for more information or for support in filing a complaint. City Council Members each
provided statements of empathy, peace, and encouragement.
PRESENTATION(S)
1. Mayor Emergency Declaration Proclamation Update : Mayor Buol provided an up-
date to his Emergency Declaration Proclamation of April 6, 2020 by stating that [as of this
meeting] City facilities remain closed to the public until at least July 6, 2020 with most
staff working remotely; a moratorium on all special event gatherings until July, 6, 2020;
exceptions being Bunker Hill Golf Course, Miller-Riverview Park & Campground, Port of
Dubuque Marina Docks and City Parks. Playground equipment and swimming pools con-
tinue to be evaluated.
2. COVID-19 Update: Mary Rose Corrigan, Public Health Specialist for the City of
Dubuque, provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and response activities. Topics
included: coordinated efforts between the Dubuque County Public Health Incident Man-
agement Team and the IDPH; county and state COVID -19 case data to date; criteria for
determining recovery from the virus; updates from Governor Reynolds’ June 1 proclama-
tion; community testing and possibly establishing a TestIowa site in Dubuque County;
contact tracing; housing and special isolation needs; requests for donations and sourcing
products for personal protective equipment (PPE); and public information coordinated re-
sponses.
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PROCLAMATION(S)
1. Rick Dickinson Day (June 1, 2020) was presented to Mr. Dickinson on behalf of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation and the City of Dubuque.
2. Day of Mourning (June 1, 2020) was accepted by Sr. LaDonna Manternach, BVM,
on behalf of the Sisters of Charity.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Renick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose
of as indicated. Seconded by Jones. Council Member Cavanagh requested Item #10 be
held for separate discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council proceedings of 5/18; Community De-
velopment Advisory Commission of 5/20; Housing Commission of 4/28; Human Rights
Commission of 3/9, 4/13; Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 2/20, 3/26, and Council
Update #197 of 4/23; Proof of publication for City Council proceedings of 5/4. Upon mo-
tion the documents were received and filed.
2. Approval of City Expenditures: City Manager recommending City Council approval
for payment of City expenditures. Upon motion the documents were received and filed,
and Resolution No. 161-20 Authorizing the Director of Finance and Budget/City Treasurer
to make certain payments of bills that must be paid and approved for payment in accord-
ance with City procedures was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 161-20
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND BUDGET / CITY TREASURER TO
MAKE CERTAIN PAYMENTS OF BILLS THAT MUST BE PAID AND APPROVED FOR
PAYMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PROCEDURES
Whereas, Section 1-7-7(E) of the Municipal Code of the City of Dubuque provides that
the Finance Director-City Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all disbursements,
money, or property, specifying date, to whom, and from what fund paid; and
Whereas, the invoices, presented by those firms and persons providing such goods
and services have been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance
with generally accepted internal control procedures and have been determined to have
been requisitioned for a lawful municipal purpose; and
Whereas, the Finance Director-City Treasurer has provided a list of Expenditures at-
tached hereto, and by this reference made a part hereof, to be drawn to pay for goods
and services provided for City purposes; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has heretofore, by Resolution 142 -
18 adopted May 7, 2018, authorized the Finance Director-City Treasurer to issue checks
in payment of certain expenditures known as Exception Expenditures prior to City Council
approval and such list is attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
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Section 1. The Finance Director-City Treasurer is hereby authorized to issue payment
for goods and services provided for City purposes in response to the purchase orders
and contracts issued in compliance with state and municipal code requirements as re-
quested by designated requisitioning authorities in accordance with approved budget ap-
propriations.
Section 2. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 372.13(6), the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized and directed to provide the statement of receipts and dis-
bursements to the City Council, and to publish a summary thereof.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Re-Imagine Comiskey Park - Wellmark Foundation 2020 Grant Award: City Manager
recommending acknowledgement of the Re-Imagine Comiskey Wellmark Foundation
2020 Large MATCH grant award for the splash pad and basketball courts and further
recommends approval of the execution of the grant agreement . Upon motion the docu-
ments were received, filed, and approved.
4. Letter to Governor Reynolds Regarding Healthcare Coverage for the Marshallese
Residents in Iowa: Correspondence to Governor Reynolds from Mayor Buol requesting
the Governor's advocacy and support for extending State Med icaid benefits to Iowa's
Marshallese residents. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
5. Acceptance Sanitary Sewer Improvements Across Parts of Walen Acres and Parts
of Beverly Pines No. 2: City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improve-
ments that the developer, Edwards Family Realty Company, L.C., has recently completed
across parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Walen Acres and parts of Lot 2 and Lot 2 -2 of Beverly
Pines No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 162-20 Accepting public sanitary sewer improvements
across parts of Lots 1 and Lot 2 of Walen Acres and parts of Lot 2 and Lot 2-2 of Beverly
Pines No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 162-20
ACCEPTING PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS PARTS OF
LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF WALEN ACRES AND PARTS OF LOT 2 AND LOT 2-2 OF BEV-
ERLY PINES NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to a Sanitary Sewer Construction Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Melissa N. Walen, and Edwards Family Realty Company, L.C., certain public
improvements including sanitary sewer and appurtenances, were installed by Edwards
Family Realty Company, L.C. across parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Walen Acres and parts
of Lot 2 and Lot 2-2 of Beverly Pines No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the improvements have been completed and the City Manager has exam-
ined the work and has filed a certificate stating that the same has been completed in
accordance with the plans approved by the City Council and in conformance with City
specifications, and has recommended that the improvements be accepted by the City
Council.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said
public improvements across parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Walen Acres and parts of Lot 2
and Lot 2-2 of Beverly Pines No. 2, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same are
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The City will own, operate, and maintain the public sewer improvements
after the date of acceptance by the City Council.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of Junes 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Acceptance of Madison St. Retaining Wall Improvement Project: City Manager rec-
ommending acceptance of the public improvement contract for the Madison Street Re-
taining Wall Emergency Repairs Project, as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating
Company, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
163-20 Accepting the Madison Street Retaining Wall Emergency Repairs Project and au-
thorizing the payment to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 163-20
ACCEPTING THE MADISON STREET RETAINING WALL EMERGENCY REPAIRS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the public improvement contract for the Madison Street Retaining Wall
Emergency Repairs Project, (the Project) has been completed by the Contractor, Drew
Cook & Sons Excavating Company, Inc. (Contractor), the City Engineer has examined
the work and recommends that the Project be accepted; and
Whereas, the final contract amount for the Project is $39,957.36; and
Whereas, the Contractor has previously been paid $37,959.49, leaving a balance of
1,997.87; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommendation of the City Engineer should
be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved, and the Project is
hereby accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor the balance
of the retainage of $1,997.87 as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such
retainage in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573 or Iowa Code
chapter 26.13.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF MADISON STREET
RETAINING WALL EMERGENCY REPAIRS PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he
has inspected the Madison Street Retaining Wall Emergency Repairs Project has been
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performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the
total cost of the completed work is $62,212.86.
Dated this 26th day of May 2020.
s/Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 26th day of May 2020.
s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
7. Acceptance of Grant of Easement for Water Main and Storm Sewer Utilities over
Robert & Leann McDonald Property: City Manager recommending acceptance of a Grant
of Easement for Water Main and Storm Sewer Utilities across Robert and Leann McDon-
ald property being Part of Lot 1 in George Crane’s Subdivision and Part of Lot 2 in Foun-
tain Hill Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa as part of the Roosevelt Water
Tower Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
164-20 Accepting a Grant of Easement for water main and storm sewer utilities through,
over and across part of Lot 1 in George Crane’s Subdivision and part of Lot 2 in Fountain
Hill Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 164-20
ACCEPTING A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR WATER MAIN AND STORM SEWER
UTILITIES THROUGH, OVER AND ACROSS PART OF LOT 1 IN GEORGE CRANE’S
SUBDIVISION AND PART OF LOT 2 IN FOUNTAIN HILL SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, ROBERT D. MCDONALD, II AND LEANN D. MCDONALD AS TRUSTEES
OF THE ROB AND LEANN MCDONALD FOUNTAIN HILL REVOCABLE FAMILY
TRUST NO. 3 DATED JULY 24, 2018, has executed a Grant of Easement for Water Main
and Storm Sewer Utilities through, over and across Part of Lot 1 in George Crane’s Sub-
division and Part of Lot 2 in Fountain Hill Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Grant of Easement for Water Main and Storm Sewer Utilities through,
over and across Part of Lot 1 in George Crane’s Subdivision and Part of Lot 2 in Fountain
Hill Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, Iowa as shown on the Grant of Ease-
ment for Water Main and Fiber Optic Utility, from ROBERT D. MCDONALD, II AND
LEANN D. MCDONALD AS TRUSTEES OF THE ROB AND LEANN MCDONALD FOUN-
TAIN HILL REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST NO. 3 DATED JULY 24, 2018, a copy of which
is attached hereto.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute and acknowledge
on behalf of the City of Dubuque any instruments in connection herewith.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to and directed to record this resolution
and Grant of Easement for Water Main and Storm Sewer Utilities with the Dubuque
County Recorder.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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8. Large Neighborhood Grant Award Recommendation: City Manager recommending
approval of the recommendation from the Community Development Advisory Commis-
sion to fund seven grant applications from the Large Neighborhood Grant Program. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
9. 2020-2023 AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Campaign for Grade Level Reading
Grant Application Approved: City Manager transmitting information that the 2020-2023
AmeriCorps Grant application recently submitted to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer
Service and the Corporation for National Community Service has been approved for fund-
ing and will be issued in July/August for Council approval to begin the program in Sep-
tember 2020. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
10. Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan Status Update: City Manager transmitting an
update on the Equitable Poverty Prevention Plan which highlights a newly adopted hybrid
approach to conduct the second phase of community engagement in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, along with a revised project completion timeline in light of those
changes. Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Cavanagh.
Council Member Cavanagh highlighted this item and thanked staff for their work and
stated he looks forward to the final plan. Motion carried 7-0.
11. Year III Local College Access Network (LCAN) Letter of Support: City Attorney
recommending approval to submit a letter to the Iowa Student Aid Commission in support
of the Dubuque College Access Network (DCAN) and the Year III Local College Access
Network (LCAN) Grant application. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
approved.
12. Signed Contract(s): Dubuque Water Sports Club 2020 Lease for a portion of Miller-
Riverview Park; Management Agreement with Don Dixon for Miller-Riverview Park and
Campground. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
13. Improvement Contracts / Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds : Drew
Cook & Sons Excavating Co. for the Julien Dubuque Drive Sanitary Project. Upon motion
the document was received, filed and approved.
14. Alcohol License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual
beer, liquor and wine licenses as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed, and Resolution No. 165-20 Approving applications for beer, liquor, and/or wine
permits, as required by City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 4 Business and License
Regulations, Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Article B Liquor, Beer and Wine Licenses and
Permits was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-20
APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR BEER, LIQUOR, AND/OR WINE PERMITS, AS
REQUIRED BY CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 4 BUSINESS
AND LICENSE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 2 LIQUOR CONTROL, ARTICLE B LIQ-
UOR, BEER AND WINE LICENSES AND PERMITS
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Whereas, applications for Beer, Liquor, and or Wine Permits have been submitted and
filed with the City Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved;
and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found
to comply with the Ordinances of the City and the applicants have filed the proper fees
and bonds and otherwise complied with the requirements of the Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Renewals
Hilton Garden Inn & Q
Casino & Houlihan's
1801 & 1855 Greyhound
Park Dr.
Class B Liquor, Class B Wine
Catering) (Outdoor) (Sunday)
Jack's Lounge 1113 Main St. Class C Liquor (Sunday)
Super Stop IV 535, Hill St. suit A Class E Liquor, Class C Beer,
Class B Wine (Sunday)
Walgreens #06154 2260 John F Kennedy
Rd.
Class E Liquor, Class C Beer,
Class B Wine (Sunday)
Walgreens #09708 55 John F Kennedy Rd. Class E Liquor, Class C Beer,
Class B Wine (Sunday)
Adding A Privilege
Brazen Open Kitchen Bar 955 Washington St #101 Adding Outdoor Service
Knickers Saloon 2186 Central Ave. Adding Outdoor Service
Monks Kaffee Pub 373 Bluff St. Adding Outdoor Service
Which? Sandwich 210 West 1st. St. Adding Outdoor Service
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be issued the
noted permit types to the following applicants pending submission of the locally required
documentation:
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the
public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by
law. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
1. Intent to Dispose of Property at 396 W. Locust Street: City Manager recommending
that the City Council set a public hearing for June 15, 2020, for the purpose of disposing
of City-owned real property located at 396 West Locust Street to Melissa M. and Wesley
M. Anderson. Upon motion the documents were received and filed, and Resolution No.
166-20 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque Real Estate to Melissa M. and
Wesley M. Anderson, Setting a time and place for hearing, and providing for the publica-
tion of notice thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2020.
In the event that a meeting at the Historic Federal Building location is not possible as
a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, instructions for a virtual meeting and public input will
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be posted on the meeting agenda on Friday, June 12, 2020 at https://www.cityofdubu-
que.org/agendas.]
RESOLUTION NO. 166-20
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE TO
MELISSA M. AND WESLEY M. ANDERSON, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns 396 West Locust Street (the Property)
legally described as:
Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 15 in D.N. Cooley’s Subdivision of part of Out Lots
667, 668, and 669 to Dubuque, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the rec-
orded plat thereof, together with and subject to all easements and agreements of
record; and
Whereas, City acquired the Property from DB&T Community Development Corp as a
vacant property for the purpose of its restoration and re-sale for owner-occupied housing;
and
Whereas, City received an offer to purchase the property from Melissa M. and Wesley
M. Anderson; and
Whereas, by accepting the selected offer the City’s objectives of providing homeown-
ership to an income qualified buyer and rehabilitation of a vacated home can be realized
and is consistent with the City goal of creating opportunities for affordable home owner-
ship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque, Iowa, proposes to dispose of its interest in the
above described real estate to Melissa M. and Wesley M. Anderson for the sum of
144,500.00.
Section 2. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed dispo-
sition of real estate in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 W.
6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa on the 15th day of June 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish
notice of the public hearing in the form attached hereto, according to law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to contact the City Council regarding their desire to serve on
the following Boards/Commissions. The City Clerk acknowledged email correspondence
sent to the City Council by several applicants relaying their desire to be appointed/reap-
pointed. Appointments will be made at the June 15, 2020 City Council meeting.
1. Cable TV Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023 (Expiring term of
Maloney). Applicant: Pauline Maloney, 506 St. George St.
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2. Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority: One, 4-Year term through July 16,
2024 (Expiring term of McGovern). Applicant: Jared McGovern, 360 S. Grandview Ave.
3. Electrical Code Board: Three, 3-Year Electrical Experience terms through May 21,
2023 (Expiring terms of Dixon, Palmer, and Townsend). Applicants all qualify with Elec-
trical Experience: James Dixon, 2505 Marquette Pl.; Andy Palmer, 1865 Rosemont St.
Thomas Townsend, 1940 Amelia Dr.
4. Historic Preservation Commission: One, 3-Year Architect At-Large term through July
1, 2023 (Expiring term of Monk). Applicant qualifies as Architect At-Large: Christina Monk,
2005 N. Main St.
5. Investment Oversight Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year term through July 1, 2023
Expiring term of Lassance). Applicant: Paul Lassance, 4846 Embassy Ct.
6. Library Board of Trustees: Two, 4-Year terms through July 1, 2024 (Expiring terms
of Armstrong and Monk). Applicants: Robert Armstrong, 728 Alta Vista St.; Christina
Monk, 2005 N. Main St.
7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission: One, 3-Year Cross Representation term
through July 1, 2023 (Expiring term of Boles). One, 3-Year At-Large term through July 1,
2023 (Expiring term of Jayawickrama). Applicants: Dean Boles, 1715 Geraldine Dr. Cur-
rently on Community Development Advisory Commission; Lalith Jayawickrama, 2360
Cherry St.
8. Zoning Advisory Commission: Two, 3-Year terms through July 1, 2023 (Expiring
terms of Christ and Kemp). Applicants: Martha Christ, 88 Princeton Pl.; Rebecca Kemp,
3195 Kerry Ct.
9. Zoning Board of Adjustment: One, 3-Year term through March 25, 2023 (Vacant
term of Cramer). Applicant: Matthew Mauss, 1540 N. Algona St.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
For the record, public input options were provided through Contact the City Council at
www.cityofdubuque.org/councilcontacts; and during the meeting through the City Clerk’s
Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org, and www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque.
1. University of Dubuque Grant of Easement on Algona Street Right-of-Way: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider granting an easement to the University
of Dubuque for the private utilities conduit through the Algona Street right-of-way, and the
City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the doc-
uments and adopt Resolution No. 167-20 Disposing of City interest by Grant of Easement
for private utility to University of Dubuque for an underlying portion of Algona Street; and
Resolution No. 168-20 Granting Easement for Private Utility to University of Dubuque for
an underlying portion of Algona Street. Seconded by Roussell. The City Clerk and Public
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Information Officer stated that no public input was received regarding this item. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-20
DISPOSING OF CITY INTEREST BY GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PRIVATE UTILITY
TO UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE FOR AN UNDERLYING PORTION OF ALGONA
STREET
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing,
published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 22nd day of May, 2020, the City Council of the City of Dubu-
que, Iowa met on this 1st day of June, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, to consider the proposal for the granting of easement
described as: and
Underlying portion of Algona Street, running between the South Half of Lot 10 and
Lot 2 of the East 75.60 feet of the North Half of Lot 10 all in Ann O’Hare’s Subdivision
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral or written to the proposed granting of easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The Grant of Easement for private utility by the City of Dubuque for under-
lying portion of underlying portion of Algona Street, running between the South Half of Lot
10 and Lot 2 of the East 75.60 feet of the North Half of Lot 10 all in Ann O’Hare’s Subdi-
vision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same is hereby approved for the sum of
500.00, plus mapping costs.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto itself a perpetual easement of this same
described area for the purpose of erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing, repair-
ing, owning, operating and maintaining all public utilities that would not interfere with the
existence of the private utility.
Section 3. The Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the Grant of Easement for
private utility and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to deliver said
Grant of Easement to University of Dubuque upon receipt of the $500.00 payment.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this Grant of Easement for private utility in the offices of the Dubuque
County Recorder.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 168-20
GRANTING EASEMENT FOR PRIVATE UTILITY TO UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE FOR
AN UNDERLYING PORTION OF ALGONA STREET
Whereas, University of Dubuque has requested a “Grant of Easement” for Private Util-
ity for an underlying portion of Algona Street for the fiber optics and coax cable utilities;
and
Whereas, WHKS has prepared and submitted to the City Council an exhibit showing
the underlying portion of Algona Street, running between the South Half of Lot 10 and Lot
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2 of the East 75.60 feet of the North Half of Lot 10 all in Ann O’Hare’s Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa for proposed fiber optics and coax cable utilities in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has determined that the por-
tion of underlying Algona Street can be utilized for the fiber optics and coax cable utilities
crossing of Algona Street, as shown on the Exhibit A, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa, should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
The “Grant of Easement” for Private Utility for the fiber optics and coax cable utilities
to the University of Dubuque be and the same is hereby approved.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC INPUT
For the record, public input options were provided through: Contact the City Council at
www.cityofdubuque.org/councilcontacts; City Clerk’s Office at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org;
and during the meeting at www.facebook.com/cityofdubuque. The City Clerk and Public In-
formation Officer stated that no public input was received.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Cities are Essential Resolution: Motion by Roussell to receive and file the documents
and adopt Resolution No. 169-20 Approving communication to the Federal Government
in support of Federal Funding for all of America’s communities as part of the Cities are
Essential Initiative of the National League of Cities: Dubuque is Essential: in support of
fair, direct Federal emergency support to reopen and rebuild local American economies.
Seconded by Cavanagh. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 169-20
APPROVING COMMUNICATION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN SUPPORT OF
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ALL OF AMERICA’S COMMUNITIES AS PART OF THE
CITIES ARE ESSENTIAL INITIATIVE OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES:
DUBUQUE IS ESSENTIAL: IN SUPPORT OF FAIR, DIRECT FEDERAL EMERGENCY
SUPPORT TO REOPEN AND REBUILD LOCAL AMERICAN ECONOMIES
Whereas, America’s cities, towns and villages face unprecedented threats due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic emergency; and
Whereas, municipalities are essential to America’s economic recovery and without
funding support for local governments, municipalities may go from being a critical part of
the economic solution, to becoming a major obstacle to long -term stabilization and recov-
ery; and
Whereas, America’s cities, towns and villages will experience budgetary shortfalls of
up to $134 billion in fiscal year 2020 alone, and the negative effects of the pandemic
emergency on local communities will continue long after this year; and
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Whereas, three million critical municipal worker jobs are at risk, threatening cuts to
basic community services, including 9-1-1 response, sanitation, and maintenance; and
Whereas, communities have taken extraordinary measures to protect health, safety,
and the continuation of essential services throughout the emergency; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has estimated revenue losses of tens of millions of dol-
lars over the next few years; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has acted prudently in eliminating or postponing capital
projects, has frozen unfilled department positions, has frozen staff salaries, has frozen all
travel and education funds, and has extended the life of all vehicles, technology and
equipment for an additional year to eliminate purchasing; and
Whereas, America’s rural communities and small towns are struggling just as much as
big cities and risk being left behind or wiped out entirely.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque calls on Congress to allocate fair and direct federal sup-
port to all of America’s communities, regardless of population size.
2. Federal funding to all of America’s communities must be flexible and address
not only the additional expenses incurred by communities to respond to the pan-
demic emergency, but also the dramatic budgetary shortfalls resulting from pauses
in commerce, tourism, and other economic engines.
3. Local governments are equipped to ensure federal funds are immediately used
to rebuild and reopen the national economy.
4. Federal funding will keep middle class workers employed and critical services
operating.
5. The City of Dubuque has been part of the emergency response and now calls
on Congress to build a united national partnership for a safe, healthy, prosperous
life.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Quarterly Update: President and CEO
Rick Dickinson presented the quarterly update on the activities of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, 900 Jackson St. Motion by Jones to receive and file the infor-
mation. Seconded by Resnick. Topics included: public/private investment in GDDC; lo-
cal/regional economy recovery indicators; unemployment and workforce data; COVID -19
helpline for small business assistance; loan program for businesses impacted by the pan-
demic. Motion carried 7-0.
3. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation - Board of Directors Membership: Cor-
respondence from the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation requesting confirma-
tion of City of Dubuque representation on its Board of Directors for terms starting July 1,
2020 through June 30, 2021. Restated motion by Shaw to receive and file the documents
and appoint Council Member Resnick to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Shaw’s resigna-
tion from the Council. All other appointments remain the same. Seconded by Roussell.
Motion carried 7-0.
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4. Awarding the 2020 Pavement Marking Project: City Manager recommending award
of the 2020 Pavement Marking construction contract to the low bidder Selco, Inc. Motion
by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 170-20 Award-
ing Public Improvement Contract for the 2020 Pavement Marking Project . Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 170-20
AWARDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE 2020 PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been submitted by contractors for the 2020 Pave-
ment Marking Project, (the Project) pursuant to Resolution No. 139 -20 and Notice to Bid-
ders published on the City of Dubuque, Iowa website and plan room service with
statewide circulation on the 8th day of May 2020; and
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened and read on the 21st day of May 2020
and it has been determined that SELCO, Inc. of Blue Grass, IA submitted low bid in the
amount of $154,043.29, and is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
A Public Improvement Contract for the Project is hereby awarded to SELCO, Inc. and
the City Manager is hereby directed to execute a Public Improvement Contract on behalf
of the City of Dubuque for the Project.
Passed, adopted, and approved this 1st day of June 2020.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Stormwater Management Utility Fee
Rate; Charges: City Manager recommending adoption of an amendment to City of Dubu-
que Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 4 Stormwater Management,
Section 13-4-5 SFU Rate, Charges; Utility Revenues; Section 13-4-6 Single-Family Res-
idential Property; and Section 13-4-7 Non-Single-Family Residential Property. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordi-
nance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meet-
ing at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Sprank. Responding to ques-
tions from the City Council, City Manager Van Milligen explained that a resident would
make one application to qualify for the low-income exception discount in each of the four
ordinance amendments presented tonight. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 21-20 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 13-4-5(D) SFU Rate, Charges; Utility Rev-
enues. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 21-20
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILI-
TIES, CHAPTER 4 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, SECTION 13-4-5 SFU RATE,
CHARGES; UTILITY REVENUES; SECTION 13-4-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY; AND SECTION 13-4-7 NON-SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROP-
ERTY
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-4-5 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13-4-5: SFU RATE, CHARGES; UTILITY REVENUES:
A. Square Feet Equivalency: For purposes of this chapter, an SFU shall be equiva-
lent to two thousand nine hundred seventeen (2,917) square feet of impervious prop-
erty.
B. Monthly Service Charge: Except as provided in this chapter, every contributor
owning or occupying a single-family residential property, multi-family residential prop-
erty, or a nonresidential property, other than exempt property, shall pay to the city, at
the same time payment is made for water service, sanitary sewer or refuse, a storm-
water management charge to be determined and billed as provided in this chapter. In
the event the owner and the occupant of a particular property are not the same, the
liability for payment of the stormwater management charge attributable to that property
shall be joint and several as to the owner and occupant. The stormwater management
charge shall be a monthly service charge and shall be determined by this chapter and
the SFU rate which is established in this chapter and from time to time adjusted as
provided in this chapter.
C. Application And Computation: The stormwater management charges provided in
sections 13-4-6 through 13-4-8 of this chapter shall be applied and computed for each
contributor during the customary billing periods as to all bills mailed by the finance
director-city treasurer, and such charges shall thereafter be paid and collected as pro-
vided in this chapter. (2007 Code § 44-274)
D. Rates Established: The SFU rate to be applied to residential and nonresiden tial
properties shall be $8.29 per SFU.
E. Authority To Adjust Rate: If at any time the director determines that the SFU rate
and/or the budget for the stormwater management utility system requires adjustment,
the director shall report such determination to the city manager and city council. The
city council may at any time adjust the SFU rate by adoption of an ordinance amending
this section and may at any time adjust the budget for the stormwater management
utility system by adoption of an appropriate resolution.
F. Policy on Expenditure of Revenues: The city council hereby establishes a formal
policy regarding the expenditure of stormwater management utility revenues as fol-
lows:
1. The city manager shall develop and implement a cost accounting system, ca-
pable of accurately recording and segregating charges to the system by all depart-
ments of the city, to include the cost of personnel, machinery, contract equipment
and construction, supplies, depreciation, and any and all miscellaneous expenses
and purchases.
2. No revenues generated by the stormwater utility user fee shall be used for any
purpose other than stormwater expenses.
Section 2. Section 13-4-6 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13-4-6: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
A. Percentage of SFU Rate: The stormwater management charge for a single-family
residential property shall be the following percentage of the SFU rate:
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Impervious Area of Property (Square Feet) SFU Rate
1,471 or less 50 percent
1,472 to 4,374 100 percent
4,375 or more 150 percent
B. Commencement of Charge: As to a new single-family residence, the stormwater
management charge attributable to that residence shall commence upon the earlier of the
following:
1. The issuance of a permanent water meter.
2. If no water meter is issued for that development or if development has halted, on
the date that the director or the director's designee determines in reasonable judgment
that the development is substantially complete or has been halted for at least three (3)
months.
C. Charge Exception. The City Manager shall establish a policy for evaluating cases
of extreme financial hardship for single family residential customers and the City’s ability
to make adjustments in the monthly charge for single family residential customers as de-
termined by the terms and conditions of the policy and the funds allocated, and available,
through the budget process.
D. Appeal Determination Of Charge: Any owner or occupant of a residential property
aggrieved by the director's calculation of the stormwater management charge as provided
in this section may appeal such determination to the director as provided in section 13-4-
9 of this chapter.
Section 3. Section 13-4-7 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13-4-7: NON-SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
A. The stormwater management charge for a non -single-family residential property
shall be the following percentage of the SFU rate multiplied by the number of dwelling
units on the property:
Non-single-Family Residential Property Classification SFU Rate
Multi-family (excluding condominiums and mobile homes) 42 percent
Condominium 83 percent
Mobile home 65 percent
B. Charge Exception. The City Manager shall establish a policy for evaluating cases of
extreme financial hardship for non-single family residential customers and the City’s abil-
ity to make adjustments in the monthly charge for non-single family residential customers
as determined by the terms and conditions of the policy and the funds allocated, and
available, through the budget process.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1st day of July 2020.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 5th day of June 2020.
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6. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Solid Waste Rates and Charges Estab-
lished; Exceptions: City Manager recommending adoption of an amendment to City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid Waste, Article A
City or Private Collection Services, Section 13 -6A-6, Rates and Charges Established;
Exception. Motion by Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and that the require-
ment 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
Resnick. City Manager Van Milligen added that the low-income discount equals 50% of
the base rate. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Cavanagh for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 22-20
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid
Waste, Article A City or Private Collection Services, Section 13-6A-6 Rates and Charges
Established; Exceptions. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 22-20
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILI-
TIES, CHAPTER 6 SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE A CITY OR PRIVATE COLLECTION
SERVICES, SECTION 13-6A-6 RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEP-
TIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-6A-6 RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS,
A) Class I Premises, (3) Class I Premises Exceptions, 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:
3. Class I Premises Exceptions:
a. When a Class I premises has been vacant for a period not less than two (2) consec-
utive 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.
b. The City Manager shall establish a policy for evaluating cases of extreme financial
hardship and the City’s ability to make adjustments in the monthly collection charges as
determined by the terms and conditions of the policy and the funds allocated, and avail-
able, through the budget process.
Section 2. Section 13-6A-6 RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS,
C) Class III Premises, (2) Solid Waste Cart Subscriptions, (a) Mandatory Subscription
Alleys, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Class III Premises:
2. Solid Waste Cart Subscriptions:
a. Mandatory Subscription Alleys:
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2) Mandatory Alley Fees: The fee for a thirty-four (34) gallon solid waste cart is four-
teen dollars ninety-nine cents ($14.99) per month. The fee for a forty-eight (48) gallon
solid waste cart is fourteen dollars ninety-nine cents ($14.99) per month. The fee for a
sixty-four (64) gallon solid waste cart is sixteen dollars twenty -six cents ($16.26) per
month. The fee for a ninety-six (96) gallon solid waste cart is twenty-four dollars thirty-
nine cents ($24.39) per month.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1st day of July 2020.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 5th day of June 2020.
s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, city Clerk
7. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Water Use, Rates and Service - Addition
of Residential Rate Exception: City Manager recommending adoption of an amendment
to City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water Use and
Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-1C-1 Residential, Commercial, Industrial and other
uses. Motion by Resnick to 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 Sprank.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 23-20 Amend-
ing City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1 Water use
and Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-1C-1 Residential, Commercial, Industrial and all
other uses. Seconded by Shaw. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 23-20
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILI-
TIES, CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES, SECTION 13 -
1C-1 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 RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ALL
OTHER USES, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read
as follows:
13-1C-1: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ALL OTHER USES:
E. Residential Rate Exception. The City Manager shall establish a policy for evaluating
cases of extreme financial hardship and the City’s ability to make adjustments in the
monthly residential rate as determined by the terms and conditions of the policy and the
funds allocated, and available, through the budget process.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1st day of July 2020.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 5th day of June 2020.
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8. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Sewage and Sewage Disposal; Rates
Established: City Manager recommending adoption of an amendment to City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers and Sewage Disposal,
Article C Rates, Section 13-2C Rates Established. Motion by Roussell to 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 Sprank. Responding to questions from the City
Council, City Manager Van Milligen stated that the 50% low -income discount would be
adjusted over time if the number of applications warrant changes. Motion carried 7 -0.
Motion by Roussell for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 24-20
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 2 Sewers
and Sewage Disposal, Article C Rates, Section 13-2C-3 Rates Established. Seconded by
Sprank. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 24-20
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILI-
TIES, CHAPTER 2 SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL, ARTICLE C RATES, SEC-
TION 13-2C-3 RATES ESTABLISHED
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-2C-3 RATES ESTABLISHED, of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
13-2C-3: RATES ESTABLISHED:
Contributors whose property lies within the corporate limits of the City, except as oth-
erwise provided in this article, shall pay to the City at the same time payment for water
services is made, a sewer service charge computed on water consumption on the follow-
ing rates:
A. Basic Charges:
1. The sewer rates and charges shall be based on the quantity of water used on
or in the property or premises. For all customers utilizing sewer service, bills will be
issued on estimated consumption. For estimated billings, either on alternate
months, or when a reading on a water meter is not obtainable for any reason, con-
sumption will be predicated on the monthly average of the past usage for the me-
tered account. For estimated bills issued for an account in which historical data is
not available, billing will be predicated on the minimum charge and related consump-
tion identified in subsection C7 of this section for the size of the water meter in ser-
vice for the particular account.
2. Basic Charge Exception. The City Manager shall establish a policy for evalu-
ating cases of extreme financial hardship for residential customers and the City’s
ability to make adjustments in the monthly basic charge for residential customers as
determined by the terms and conditions of the policy and the funds allocated, and
available, through the budget process.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1st day of July 2020.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of June 2020.
s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 5th day of June 2020.
s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, city Clerk
9. Request for Work Session - COVID-19 Update: City Manager requesting that the
City Council schedule a work session for June 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. for an update on
COVID-19. (This meeting will be conducted virtually unless posted otherwise). Motion by
Cavanagh to receive and file the documents and set the work session as recommended.
Seconded by Resnick. No schedule conflicts where voiced. Motion carried 7-0.
10. Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project Video Update : Media Services will
show a video update of the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project. Motion by Res-
nick to receive and file the information and view the video presentation. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Resnick reported on being invited by the Fountain of Youth to partic-
ipate in an online discussion on significant topics and commended the agency for reach-
ing out and getting discussions going.
Council Member Shaw reported on his resignation from the Council effective July 7,
2020 and asked the City Attorney to provide statutory information and options to the
Council for appointment and special election dates to fill the vacancy.
Quoting President Obama, Mayor Buol stated “It falls on all of us regardless of race or
station, including a majority of men and women in law enforcement, to take pride in doing
their tough job the right way every day and work together to create a new normal in which
the legacy of bigotry and unequal treatment no long infects our institutions or our hearts.”
Mayor Buol asked everyone to stay safe. Stay home. Practice social distancing and wear
masks while in public.
There being no further business, Mayor Buol declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27
p.m.
s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk