Intent to Apply for Volunteer DBQ 2022 -Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation GrantCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 7.
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December 20, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Intent to Apply for Volunteer DBQ 2022 -Volunteer Generation Fund
Continuation Grant
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval to apply for a Volunteer DBQ
2022 — Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant in the amount of
$29,799.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Volunteer Fund Continuation Grant-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff memo Staff Memo
Grant Application Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Intent to Apply for Volunteer DBQ 2022 -Volunteer Generation Fund
Continuation Grant
DATE: December 16, 2021
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware requests City Council approval to apply for a
Volunteer DBQ 2022 — Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant in the amount of
$29,799. The grant could help the City build a framework for civil fine and fee diversion
through community service as part of the Equitable Fines and Fee Reform, and also
benefit the City of Dubuque's efforts to engage low-income and communities of color in
volunteering. The $32,168 match will be provided by Community Service & Outreach
Coordinator in -kind time.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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CC' Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
SUBJECT: Intent to Apply for Volunteer DBQ 2022 - Volunteer Generation Fund
Continuation Grant
DATE: 12/16/2021
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to request approval to apply for Volunteer DBQ
2022 - Volunteer Generation Fund Continuation Grant.
In November 2020, the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program submitted an application
for a Volunteer Generation Fund grant. The city was selected and awarded the grant in
January 2021. In November 2021, Volunteer Iowa opened the continuation grant for
current awardees. The program has submitted the continuation grant proposal.
Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant funds support development and strengthening
of the volunteer infrastructure in Iowa through Volunteer Centers.
All organizations funded under this grant support the following functions of a Volunteer
Center external to their own organization: a) connect people with opportunities to
volunteer and serve; b) increase capacity for organizations to engage volunteers in
meaningful service; c) promote volunteering; and, d) develop internally and/or support
partners in developing local programming/ projects designed to utilize volunteerism as a
solution to community problems.
In the grant submission, it was determined that the VGF grant could help the city build a
framework for civil fine and fee diversion through community service as part of the
Equitable Fines and Fee Reform, and also benefit the City of Dubuque's efforts to
engage low-income and communities of color in volunteering. Studies have shown that
low-income and communities of color are less likely to participate in structured volunteer
services.
Anticipated Amount: $29,799.00
Match Required: Yes
Match Funding Source: Community Service & Outreach Coordinator In -Kind Time
Match Amount: $32,168.00
Application Due Date: 11/16/2021
Anticipated Notification Date: 12/13/2021
Anticipated Receipt of money: 1/1/2022
Departments Involved: Leisure Services
GRANT OBJECTIVE
The grant intended goal is to help Dubuque's efforts to create a robust, service -focused
volunteer cohort that is representative of our citizens. The grant application focuses
heavily on encouraging community members of diverse backgrounds to volunteer in
many ways, while also identifying the volunteering needs in Dubuque, and helping these
organizations create equitable practices in engaging diverse volunteers and retaining
these volunteer's services.
There is a future opportunity to reapply for these funds, at this time.
GOAL(S) ADDRESSED
Comprehensive Plan: Social and Cultural Vibrancy
Outcome(s)
Enhance event access and participant diversity
Council Goal: Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building our Community that is
Viable, Livable and Equitable
Outcome(s)
Become an inclusive and welcoming community for all
Have non-profit institutions, private businesses and educational institutions contributing
toward implementation of the Imagine Dubuque plan
Have opportunities for residents for upward mobility and empowerment across all
demographics
Value(s)
Leveraging community resources in order to accomplish more than tax revenues
More ownership of "end" products — residents involved in the process and support
outcomes
Sense of community pride and commitment to the Dubuque community
ACTION STEP
I respectfully request approve to apply for Volunteer DBQ 2022 - Volunteer Generation
Fund Continuation Grant.
CC: Jennifer Larson, Director of Budget and Finance
Nathan Kelleher, Financial Analyst (Grants)
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volunteer APPENDIX A. 2022 VOLUNTEER
l GENERATION FUND RFA- BUDGET
NARRATIVE WORKSHEET
You must enter your budget directly in IowaGrants.
The purpose of the budget checker is to serve as a tool for you as you work through your budget. The checker is formatted
to show errors as a help. Please enter your calculations and budget information for CNCS and Grantee share in the
cells below. The information included in the Budget Worksheet should be identical to the information you enter in
the IowaGrants budget.
CNCS Sh
A. Personnel
AmeriCorps Coordinator (731 hrs @ $23.32)
$17,042
$17,042
Community Service & Outreach Coordinator (1000 hrs @ $22.07)
$22,073 $22,073
$0
$0
$0
_
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Section LA Personnel Total
$17,042
$22,073 $39,115
B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
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justify the high cost. Holidays, leave, and similar vacation benefits are not included in
the fringe.
AmeriCorps Coordinator Benefits for 731 hours (SSC=$1304 + IPERS=$1609 +Health
Ins=$4561 + Life Ins=$)19
$7,493
$7,493
Community Service & Outreach Coordinator Benefits for 1000 hours (SSC=$1689 +
IPERS=$2084 +Health Ins=$6242 + Life Ins=$26)
$10,041 $10,041
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Section LB Personnel Fringe Benefits Total
C. Staff Travel
VGF Staff Mileage & Parking for Meetings
Section LC Staff Travel Total
E. Supplies
Note: You must individually list any single item costing $1,000 or more.
Section LE Supplies Total
F. Contracts & Consultants
Note: Daily rate must be included in the calculation.
$7,493
$500
$500
$0
$0
$0
$10,041 $17,534
$0
$0 $0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Section I.F Contracts & Consultants Total $0
G.1 Staff Training
MAVA DEI Conference/Training for AmeriCorps Coordinator $500
Section I.G.1 Staff Training Total
H. Evaluation
Section I.H Evaluation Total
I. Other Program Operating Costs
Get Connected License for DBQ + SSL
VolunteerDBQ.org doman license
NSCHC Check for Community Service & Outreach Coordinator
Section 1.1 Other Program Operating Costs Total
Section I Total
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$500
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0 $0
$3,000
$3,000
$100
$100
$54 $54
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,100
$54 $3,154
$28,635 $32,168 $60,803
Section II: Administrative/Indirect Costs CNCS Share Grantee Share TOTAL
A: Corporation Fixed Percentage Method
If you are using a State or Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate, do not enter amounts here, enter in B.
Corporation Fixed Amount $1,164 $1,164
_Commission Fixed Amount $0
Section III.A Total $1,164 $0 $1,164
B: Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Method
If you are using the Corporation Fixed Percentage Method, do not enter amounts here, enter in A.
Indirect Cost Rate using MTDC Method:* (enter Rate) $0
Corporation Fixed Amount
Commission Fixed Amount
Section 111.13 Total (enter totals in eGrants )
Section III Total
$0
$1,164
PW
■ $0
$0 $0
$0 $1,164
Budget Total $29,799 $32,168 $61,967
Match Percent
CNCS share may be < or =
to 5.00%
CNCS share may be < or =
to 5.00%
48.09% 51.91 % There is no minimum match required in 2
29799
Note: *These calculations assume the Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) method is used for the Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate and are maximums if all amounts reported to Section I of the grant a
have the indirect rate applied to them. A manual calculation should be performed for maximum total CNCS and Grantee Share Administration and maximum for Section III.B if an organization with a federally
indirect rate uses a base other than MTDC or if MTDC is used but certain amounts in Section I and 11 are not part of the base that the rate should be applied to. In such a case, the formulas in the yellow cell;
Grantee Share should be disregarded, and the applicant should enter the appropriate numbers in place of the formulas.
This worksheet is adapted from a form originally created by the OneStar Foundation of Austin, Texas.
City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
ACTIVITY
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1A.1 Hold internal strategy session with internal Equitable Fine and Fee
Reform group to develop pilot program; identify ways to receive
referred community members and how volunteers opportunities and
hours will be tracked.
X
X
X
X
3122 Set meeting to develop pilot program;
3122-5122 Review best practices and models;
5122 Hold meeting & choose/develop model for pilot program;
6122 Begin implementations of pilot
1A.2 Hold strategy session [with community and organization leaders to
discuss what a volunteer center is, and collect feedback on proposed
structure and key services and resources to be provided; focus on
X
importance of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan for recruiting
diverse volunteers.]
12121 Set date, send invites and plan
1122 Hold session
1A.3 Develop media campaign to introduce Volunteer Center to
community organizations [to introduce community and organization
leaders to the Volunteer Center, and share information about the
services provided.]
X
X
X
X
10121 Work with City communications department on campaign
messaging;
11121 Campaign started, Complete: 4122
1A.4 Meet with 5 organizations each month [to discuss an overview of
their organization, current volunteer needs, services provided by the
volunteer center, and potential new skills -based volunteer
X
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opportunities, review organization's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan
(if applicable).]
Start: 3121 Ongoing
1A.5 Follow-up with each organization within 3 days of visit [via email
with an electronic list of services, opportunities, and resources; request
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City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
organization follow the volunteer center on social media. Add
organization to e-newsletter listsery and follow on social media.]
Start: 3121 Ongoing
1A.6 Publish a quarterly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e-newsletter for
organizations [featuring announcements, upcoming opportunities, and
X
X
X
information about volunteer management best practices.]
Start: 4121 Ongoing
1A.7 Conduct annual survey of organizations [to evaluate quality of
services provided by the Volunteer Center, impact of the services
provided by the volunteer center, level of engagement of volunteers
within their organization, and services they would like the Volunteer
X
X
X
Center to provide in the future.]
Start 9122 Survey development, 10122 Implementation, 11122 Data
Evaluation
1A.8 Conduct annual check -in calls or meetings with organizations [to
discuss updates within the organization, as well as updates on services
X
X
X
X
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and activities provided by the Volunteer Center.]
Start: 10121 Ongoing
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1A.4 Meet with 5 organizations each month [to discuss an overview of
their organization, current volunteer needs, services provided by the
volunteer center, and potential new skills -based volunteer X
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opportunities.]
Start: 1121 Ongoing
1A.5 Follow-up with each organization within three days [via email with
an electronic list of services, opportunities, and resources. Add
X
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X
organization to e-newsletter listsery and follow on social media.]
Start: 1121 Ongoing
1A.6 Publish a quarterly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e-newsletter for
organizations [featuring announcements, upcoming opportunities, and
X
X
X
X
information about volunteer management best practices.]
City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
Start: 4121 Ongoing
1A.7 Conduct annual survey of organizations [to evaluate quality of
services provided by the Volunteer Center, impact of the services
provided by the volunteer center, level of engagement of volunteers
within their organization, and services they would like the Volunteer
X
X
X
Center to provide in the future.]
Start 9123 Survey development, 10123 Implementation, 11123 Data
Evaluation
1A.8 Conduct annual check -in calls or meetings with organizations [to
discuss updates within the organization, as well as updates on services
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
and activities provided by the Volunteer Center.]
Start: 10121 Ongoing
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1B.1. Share information for organizations about Get Connected, [it's
benefits, how to get started, and user tips in initial outreach materials,
launch events, in -person meetings, organization e-newsletters,
trainings, volunteer manager professional development gatherings, and
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
technical assistance sessions.]
Start: 1121 Ongoing
1B.2. Post internal Volunteer Opportunities on Get Connected site
Start: 11121 Ongoing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
113.3. Review organizations' listings and opportunity postings and
provide feedback [on how to make improvements to be more
effective.]
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
Start: 6121 Ongoing
1B.4. Highlight opportunities posted on Get Connected on the
Volunteer Center website, social media, local newspaper spotlight, local
access channel spotlight, and volunteer e-newsletter.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
Start: 1122 Ongoing
City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
1B.5. Include information about Get Connected in all outreach
[including the Community Marketing Campaign, Employer Outreach
Plan, and Day of Service outreach to encourage citizens to visit Get
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
Connected to find volunteer opportunities.]
Start: 10121 Ongoing
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113.1. Share information for organizations about Get Connected, [it's
benefits, how to get started, and user tips in initial outreach materials,
launch events, in -person meetings, organization e-newsletters,
trainings, volunteer manager professional development gatherings, and
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
technical assistance sessions.]
Start: 1121 Ongoing
1B.2. Post internal Volunteer Opportunities on Get Connected site
Start: 11121 Ongoing
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1B.3. Review organizations' listings and opportunity postings and
provide feedback [on how to make improvements to be more
effective.]
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Start: 6121 Ongoing
1B.4. Highlight opportunities posted on Get Connected on the
Volunteer Center website, social media, local newspaper spotlight, local
access channel spotlight, and volunteer e-newsletter.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Start: 1122 Ongoing
1B.5. Include information about Get Connected in all outreach
[including the Community Marketing Campaign, Employer Outreach
Plan, and Day of Service outreach to encourage citizens to visit Get
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Connected to find volunteer opportunities.]
Start: 10121 Ongoing
2- 2022: Increase capacity for organizations to engage volunteers
in meaningful service.
City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
Meet with 5 organizations each month to support the development of
the organization's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion volunteer recruitment
and retention strategies. Encourage the development of internal
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Employer Volunteer Initiatives for the organization's employees.
Start: 3121 Ongoing
Publish a quarterly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e-newsletter for
organizations [featuring announcements, upcoming opportunities, and
X
X
X
X
information about volunteer management best practices.]
Start:1122 Ongoing
Work with nonprofits, schools and government organizations to
develop needs profiles around the organization's volunteer needs.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Start: 6121 Ongoing
Work with City of Dubuque's Human Resources and Public Information
office to disseminate volunteer opportunities and to engage staff to
X
X
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complete a Get Connected volunteer profile.
Start: 10121 Ongoing
2- 2023: increase capacity for organizations to engage volunteers -'
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in meaningful service.
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2023
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Meet with 5 organizations each month to support the development of
the organization's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion volunteer recruitment
and retention strategies. Encourage the development of internal
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Employer Volunteer Initiatives for the organization's employees.
Start: 3121 Ongoing
Publish a quarterly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion e-newsletter for
organizations [featuring announcements, upcoming opportunities, and
information about volunteer management best practices.]
X
X
X
X
Start:1122 Ongoing
Work with nonprofits, schools and government organizations to
develop needs profiles around the organization's volunteer needs.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Start: 6121 Ongoing
Work with City of Dubuque's Human Resources and Public Information
office to disseminate volunteer opportunities and to engage staff to
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
complete a Get Connected volunteer profile.
Start: 10121 Ongoing
City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
3- 2022: Promote Volunteering.
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Produce a bi-annual organization/volunteer recognition ceremony
[National Service Recognition Day(April) for National Service
Organizations; Extra Mile Day (November) for community
X
X
organizations/volunteers]
Start: 4121 Ongoing
Work with City of Dubuque's Human Resources and Public Information
office to disseminate volunteer opportunities and to engage staff to
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
complete a Get Connected volunteer profile.
Start: 10121 Ongoing
3- 2023: Promote Volunteering.
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Produce a bi-annual organization/volunteer recognition ceremony
[National Service Recognition Day(April) for National Service
Organizations; Extra Mile Day (November) for community
X
X
organizations/volunteers]
Start: 4121 Ongoing
Work with City of Dubuque's Human Resources and Public
Information office to disseminate volunteer opportunities and to
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
engage staff to complete a Get Connected volunteer profile.
Start: 10121 Ongoing
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local•' designed to use
solutionvolunteerism as a other
problems.community
Attend Bi-Annual (or as scheduled) Dubuque Community
Organization's Active In Disaster (COAD) meetings and participate in
emergency disaster drills as scheduled.
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Start: 9121 Ongoing
City of Dubuque 2022 VGF GRANT Timeline
Conduct Bi-Annual Volunteer Reception Center training to educate
community members on how to set up and implement and use a
volunteer reception center during times of disaster.
X
X
Start: 10121 Ongoing
Monitor and support all community member participating in the
Equitable Fine and Fee Reform program to complete volunteer service
in lieu of barriers- work with the community member on identifying
barriers and identify solutions to those barriers to encourage
X
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successful completion of the volunteer service.
Start:6122 Ongoing
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Attend Bi-Annual (or as scheduled) Dubuque Community
Organization's Active In Disaster (COAD) meetings and participate in
emergency disaster drills as scheduled.
x
x
x
X
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
x
Start: 9121 Ongoing
Conduct Bi-Annual Volunteer Reception Center training to educate
community members on how to set up and implement and use a
volunteer reception center during times of disaster.
X
X
Start: 10121 Ongoing
Monitor and support all community member participating in the
Equitable Fine and Fee Reform program to complete volunteer service
in lieu of barriers- work with the community member on identifying
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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barriers and identify solutions to those barriers to encourage
successful completion of the volunteer service.
Start:6122 Ongoing
AmeriCorps & Volunteer Service Coordinator Part-time
Year long @ 30 hours per week - $21.71 — NA Scale; grant funded rate
JOB DESCRIPTION: The AmeriCorps & Volunteer Service Coordinator is responsible for
assisting the AmeriCorps Director in day-to-day support of the AmeriCorps Program and the
Volunteer DBQ Volunteer Center; directing support of AmeriCorps Members; performing
community engagement; fulfilling grant reporting duties; working in partnership with the Dubuque
Community; and performing related work as assigned. Although work is performed in accordance
with established standards and policies, the ideal candidate must exercise individual initiative,
professional judgment and discretion. The AmeriCorps Director provides direct supervision and
reviews work through observation, reports and conferences, along with general grant oversight
from the Leisure Services Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Assist the AmeriCorps Director with developing and maintaining sound fiscal and
organizational management systems and practices compliant with federal laws and
regulations, Corporation forNational and Community Service (CNCS) requirements and
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (ICVS) policies and procedures through the
awarded grant(s);
• Prepare, collect and maintain documents for enrolling and exiting AmeriCorps Members
including, but not limited to: AmeriCorps Orientation, City payroll and tax documentation,
on -going documentation of AmeriCorps Service term, and Life After AmeriCorps training;
• Retain relevant paperwork in member, site and staff files in compliance with federal, state
and city standards, such as background checks, Member Service Agreements,
AmeriCorps Evaluations and contract extensions;
• Maintain compliant AmeriCorps Member Files in both paper and virtual formats with back-
ups;
• Secure citizenship verification and background checks in member files;
• Upload information to timesheet database for state level monitoring of grant program;
• Handle quarterly evaluations of AmeriCorps Files;
• Support the Community Service and Outreach Coordinator in implementing activities of the
Volunteer DBQ Volunteer Center and responsibilities of the Volunteer Generation Fund
grant;
• Serve as a liaison and a communication link between community members, agencies and
the Volunteer DBQ Volunteer Center;
• Support the production of the Volunteer DBQ quarterly newsletter to be distributed to the
non-profit agencies and the community;
• Participate in AmeriCorps and VGF grant -based training and technical assistance sessions,
evaluation efforts, and communication, including conference calls, webinars and in -person
training opportunities;
• During times of disaster, support Dubuque's Volunteer Reception Center and engage
unaffiliated volunteers in partnership with local Emergency Management officials;
• Plan and conduct community service projects for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (on MLK Day
annually) and 9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance (on 9/11 annually) and other Days of
Service, as appropriate for the community
• Organize consultations and training on volunteer programming to departments and partner
organizations utilizing or planning to utilize volunteers;
• Utilize and monitor data collection methods and submissions relative to the program's
performance measures and long-term goals;
• Collect and analyze data related to grants and synthesize data for each grant to accurately
report progress to state and federal entities;
• Track and monitor AmeriCorps and Volunteer DBQ program paperwork and requirements,
along with AmeriCorpsMember compliance to these requirements;
• Respond to citizen questions and service requests;
• Attend meetings, conferences and in -services with other community partners.
KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of the mission and objectives of AmeriCorps, the Agency and the Iowa Commission
on Volunteer Service; state and federal grant programs and grant application processes; and the
various community programs relating to grant goals.
• Skilled in listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions; keeping track of how
well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements; understanding people's
reactions; time management.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out community service projects effectively; maintain accurate
and confidential records; plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the activities of volunteers and
employees; interpret federal and state program regulations; present and speak effectively in oral
and written form; and make decisions, recognizing established practices and using
resourcefulness and tact to solve problems.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Professional experience in an associated field;
experience working with a diverse workforce; and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
or university with major course work in education, public administration, human resources,
administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which
provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
The City of Dubuque is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Description
DEPARTMENT: Leisure Services—AmeriCorps Division
IMPORTANT- please read: Applicants must thoroughly and accurately complete the application and
provide all relevant information pertaining to their qualifications, skills and abilities as indicated in the job
description. Incomplete applications or those that do not expressly provide information regarding the
applicant's qualifications as included in the job duties, required and desired qualifications, may be cause
for disqualification from consideration for a position.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: This position is designed for a creative, energetic individual who is
interested in catalyzing resident participation in community service and volunteerism. The person in this
position performs responsible administrative work in providing strategies, planning, facilitation, and
development services to City management and departments, and for creating and implementing a long-
term community service engagement and diversion plans that includes consistent and effective
communication, engagement, and participation in local government and community building processes
and supporting an inclusive community. The person in this position is an important team member
supporting the efforts to become a high-performance organization that is data driven and outcome
focused with the ultimate goal of creating an equitable community of choice, through planning,
partnerships and people. Performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work in this class involves responsibility for creating and
implementing systems to engage community members in local government and as partners in
collaborating to impact community issues. The work requires the exercise of independent judgment and
is performed with considerable independence. The employee in this position reports to the AmeriCorps
Director and work is reviewed by the AmeriCorps Director through reports, conferences, and results
achieved.
Example of Duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The person holding this position will work irregular hours and may be required to
work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to complete assigned duties and responsibilities. Work
is performed in a variety of settings including offices, community meetings, businesses, classrooms, and
homes in the community. Frequent independent travel throughout the city is required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
ESSENTIAL:
Coordinates activities of the Volunteer DBQ Volunteer Center and oversees responsibilities of the
Volunteer Generation Fund grant.
Develop ongoing, active recruitment of adults, retirees, business groups, students, youth and
other individuals who reflect the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the community to fulfill
the volunteer needs of City Departments, community agencies and the Volunteer DBQ Volunteer
Center.
• Build relationships with local nonprofit organizations, schools and government entities that utilize
volunteers in order to learn about their volunteer needs and to refer prospective volunteers to
their organizations based on the volunteers' skills, interests and abilities.
• Provide and organize consultations and training on all aspects of volunteer programming to
departments and partner organizations utilizing or planning to utilize volunteers.
• Collaborates with departments and partner agencies on community service programming and
volunteer management issues. Increase the capacity of organizations to implement effective
volunteer management best practices, such as by providing or partnering to provide coaching,
training, technical assistance, professional development opportunities, best practice sharing,
and/or support
• Plan and conduct community service projects for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (on MLK Day
annually) and 9-11 Day of Service and Remembrance (on 9/11 annually) and other Days of
Service, as appropriate for the community.
• Serve as liaison and a communication link between community members, agencies and the
Volunteer DBQ Volunteer Center. Includes producing a quarterly newsletter to be distributed to
the non-profit agencies and the community.
• Interprets the function of the agency to the community through personal contact, public
appearances, literature, and the media. Participates in community functions directly or indirectly
related to volunteerism.
• Ability to collecting and analyzing data related to grants and synthesize data appropriately for
progress reports to state and federal entities.
• Participates in grant -based training and technical assistance sessions, evaluation efforts, and
communication, including conference calls, webinars and in -person training opportunities.
• maintain updated organizational policies and procedures in accordance with CNCS requirements
and OMB circulars and regulations.
• Use, update and maintain an active Get Connected account for the purposes of volunteer
recruitment and management. Work with local volunteers and agencies to register and utilize Get
Connected as the portal for volunteer recruitment, matching and data collection.
• Develop a community volunteer recognition program, including submission of at least one
nominee for a state volunteer award.
• During times of disaster, support Dubuque's Volunteer Reception Center and engage unaffiliated
volunteers in partnership with local Emergency Management officials.
• Serve as an in-house consultant to departments to facilitate the Employer Volunteer Initiative to
strengthen the City's presence in our community.
• Develops and designs an equitable and inclusive implementation and monitoring framework for
City Fines and Fee Reform diversion utilizing community service practices.
• Uses qualitative and quantitative data to help identify and support mechanisms to remove
barriers and improve equitable and inclusive community service opportunities across the
organization and community.
• Collaborates community service engagement with underrepresented groups and develop
strategies to increase community access to information and opportunities related service.
• Ensures that barriers to participation in City Fine & Fee diversion programs for culturally and
economically diverse communities are identified and removed.
• Uses training, one-on-one interviews, and small group meetings and other techniques to facilitate
engagement of volunteers to address solving community problems.
• Responds to citizen's questions and service requests in a courteous, timely and equitable manner.
• Participates in the City's Intercultural Competency Training and Program.
Typical Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ESSENTIAL: This position requires a broad skill set centered around cultural awareness, human
development and group dynamics such as:
• Volunteer Management, Recruitment & Community Engagement - Knowledge of key volunteer
management processes using a diversity, equity and inclusion lens. Experience and knowledge of
community collaboration, community programming. Willingness to build relationships and
collaborate with others in the community. Ability to make public presentations and work with a
variety of social media. Ability to use resourcefulness and tact in solving problems. Skill in building
a sense of empowerment and shared responsibility for advancing equitable and inclusive
community engagement across the organization. Thorough knowledge of principles, practices,
and techniques related to designing effective engagement strategies, intercultural
communication, conflict management, systems thinking, collaborative decision making,
consensus building, and meeting facilitation that fosters a chosen accountability and an asset
based approach. Skill at framing issues and designing effective group processes taking the cultural
diversity of constituent groups into account. Skill at facilitating dialogue across differences in
personal values and beliefs. The ability to build trust and assist people in managing change. The
ability to foster an environment where culturally diverse people can work together cooperatively
and effectively to meet community goals.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion. Considerable
professional experience working with culturally diverse populations. Sensitivity to the needs of
traditionally marginalized communities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships across cultural differences; Knowledge of social identity development and other
theories of individual and organizational change as it relates to intercultural competency and
creating an inclusive and equitable environment for participation.
• Data Collection & Analysis & Clerical - Strong organizational and record keeping abilities. Ability to
work with software programs, maintain and prepare reports. Working knowledge of computer
hardware and software, including MS Windows, Word Excel, Teams. Knowledge of administrative
and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records,
designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer
and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for
services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Strong customer service, problem solving and
communication skills with the ability to relate well to participants, volunteers, families, and
community partners. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to
meet the public courteously and to obtain and give information.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in
strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique,
supervision, training, performance evaluation, production methods, and coordination of people
and resources. Proficiency with technology, the ability to learn new skills and systems, and the
ability to conduct on-line moderation of discussions and managing social media.
• Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different
ways or options to solve a problem and picking the best one.
• Complex Problem Solving and Negotiation - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to
bring people together to solve the problem and any differences.
• Deductive and Inductive Reasoning— Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots
of detailed information; and using rules to solve problems.
Typical Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate degree or college -level coursework in relevant field; and
• Experience in data analytics and customer service; and
• At least 2 years of volunteer management experience and/or related field.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience equivalent to 5 years.
• Possession of valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Experience using computer systems and applications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working with a diverse workforce.
• Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Civic/Public Engagement,
Communications, Political Science or related field
• At least three years of professional experience in developing and implementing volunteer
programs
• The ability to speak Spanish or a second language is preferred.
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk,
kneel, crouch, crawl;
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, this individual is may occasionally be exposed to wet and
humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. The typical noise level in the work area is
moderate.
Supplemental Information
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employee shall establish their principal place of residence within thirty (30)
miles of the corporate limits of the city of Dubuque as soon as practicable after appointment, but within
two years of appointment.
FLSA (OVERTIME) STATUS: Exempt
The City of Dubuque is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
For The Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Prepared by:
Department of Finance
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Introductory Section
June 30, 2020
City of Dubuque, Iowa
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibit Pale
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Table of Contents 1-2
Letter of Transmittal 3-11
City Organizational Chart 13
Officials 14
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporing 15
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report
19-21
Management's Discussion and Analysis
23-32
Basic Financial Statements
Government -wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position
1
34-35
Statement of Activities
2
36
Fund Financial Statements
Balance Sheet — Governmental Funds
3
38-39
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the
Statement of Net Position
3-1
41
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances — Governmental Funds
4
42-43
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues,
Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances to the Statement of
Activities
4-1
45
Statement of Net Position — Proprietary Funds
5
46-49
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Position
— Proprietary Funds
6
50-51
Statement of Cash Flows — Proprietary Funds
7
52-55
Statement of Fiduciary Assets and Liabilities — Agency Funds
8
56
Notes to Financial Statements
57-113
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Receipts, Expenditures, and Changes in Balances — Budget
and Actual (Budgetary Basis) — Governmental Funds and Enterprise Funds
116
Note to Required Supplementary Information — Budgetary Reporting
117
Schedule of the City's Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability — Iowa
Employees' Retirement System
118
Schedule of City's Contribution — Iowa Employees' Retirement System
119
Notes to Required Supplementary Information — Net Pension Liability IPERS
120
Schedule of the City's Proportionate Share of Net Pension Liability — Municipal
Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa
121
Schedule of City's Contributions — Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System
of Iowa
122
Notes to Required Supplementary Information — Net Pension Liability MFPRSI
123
Schedule of Changed in Total OPEB Liability, Realted Ratios and Notes
124
Supplementary Information
Combining Fund Statements
Combining Balance Sheet — Nonmajor Governmental Funds
A-1
128-130
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances — Nonmajor Governmental Funds
A-2
132-134
Combining Statement of Net Position — Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
B-1
136
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net
Position — Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
B-2
137
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL SECTION (continued)
Exhibit
Page
Combining Statement of Cash Flows — Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
B-3
138-139
Combining Statement of Net Position — Internal Service Funds
C-1
142-143
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net
Position (Deficit) — Internal Service Funds
C-2
144-145
Combining Statement of Cash Flows — Internal Service Funds
C-3
146-147
Combining Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities — Agency Funds
D-1
150
STATISTICAL SECTION (Unaudited)
Table
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Statistical Section Contents
153
Financial Trends
Net Position by Component
1
154-155
Changes in Net Position
2
156-159
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
3
160-161
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
4
162-163
Revenue Capacity
Taxable and Assessed Value of Property
5
164
Property Tax Rates — Direct and Overlapping Governments
6
165
Principal Property Taxpayers
7
166
Property Tax Levies and Collections
8
167
Debt Capacity
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
9
168-169
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding
10
170
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt
11
171
Legal Debt Margin Information
12
172-173
Revenue Debt Coverage
13
174
Water and Sewer Receipt History
14
175
Water Meters by Rate Class
15
176
Largest Water and Sewer Customers
16
177
Sales Tax Increment Actual Receipts and Cumulative Sales Tax Balance Remaining
17
178
Demographic and Economic Information
Demographic and Economic Statistics
18
179
Principal Employers
19
181
Operating Information
Full -Time Equivalent City Government Employees by
Function/Department
20
182-183
Operating Indicators by Function/Program
21
184-185
Capital Asset Statistics by Function
22
186-187
Retail
23
188
COMPLIANCE SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and
on Compliance and other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements
Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards 191-192
Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance with Requirements for Each Major
Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance Required by The Uniform Guidance 193-194
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 195-197
Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 198
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs 199-202
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Honorable Mayor, City Council Members, and Citizens of the City of Dubuque:
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, pursuant to the requirements set forth by state and federal regulations, hereby
submits the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
Responsibility for both the accuracy of the data and the completeness and fairness of the presentation,
including all disclosures, rests with the City. Understanding the cost of internal controls should not exceed
anticipated benefits, the objective is to provide reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the financial
statements are free of any material misstatements. To the best of our knowledge and belief, the enclosed
data is accurate in all material respects, and is reported in a manner designed to present fairly the financial
position and results of operations of the various funds and activities of the City. All disclosures necessary to
enable the reader to gain an understanding of the City's financial operations have been included.
The Code of Iowa requires an annual audit by independent certified public accountants or the State Auditor.
The accounting firm of Eide Bailly LLP conducted the audit for fiscal year 2020. In addition to meeting the
requirements set forth in state statutes, the audit also was designed to meet the requirements of an annual
single audit in conformity with the provisions of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200,
Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
(Uniform Guidance). Information related to this single audit, including the Schedule of Expenditures of
Federal Awards, findings, recommendations, and the auditor's report on internal control over financial
reporting and compliance with requirements applicable to laws, regulations, contracts, and grants, are
included in the Compliance Section of this report. The independent auditors' report is included in the
Financial Section of this report.
The City provides a full range of services including: police and fire protection; sanitation services; the
construction and maintenance of roads, streets, and infrastructure; inspection and licensing functions;
maintenance of grounds and buildings; regional airport; library; recreational activities; and cultural events.
In addition to general government activities, the municipality owns and operates enterprises for a water
system, water resource and recovery center (wastewater treatment), stormwater system, parking facilities,
refuse collection, road salt and public transportation.
This report includes all funds of the City of Dubuque, as well as its component units. Component units are
legally separate entities for which the City is financially accountable. This report includes the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA), Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries, and Dubuque
Convention and Visitors Bureau as discretely presented component units. A discretely presented
component unit is reported in a separate column in the government -wide financial statements to emphasize
that it is legally separate from the City of Dubuque and to differentiate its financial position and results of
operations from those of the City. The City appoints a voting majority to the DMASWA governing board
and operates the landfill. Dubuque Initiatives is organized to render service to the City Council of the City
of Dubuque on matters of community interest, and in the event of dissolution, any assets or property of the
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organization are transferred to the City. Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau's purpose is to
strengthen the Dubuque area economy by competitively marketing the area as a destination for conventions,
tour groups, sporting events, and individual travelers. The organization's board members include one City
Council member, the City of Dubuque Mayor, and the City Manager. In the event of dissolution, any assets
or property of the organization shall be transferred to the City. The City collects hotel/motel taxes and
forwards 50% to Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau as the primary source of funds for its
operations.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) require that management provide a narrative
introduction, overview, and analysis to accompany the basic financial statements in the form of
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is designed to complement the
MD&A and should be read in conjunction with it. The City of Dubuque's MD&A can be found
immediately following the independent auditor's report.
PROFILE OF THE CITY
The City of Dubuque, incorporated in 1833, is located on the Mississippi River in northeast Iowa, adjacent
to the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Julien Dubuque, the city's namesake, first began mining lead in the
area now known as Dubuque in 1788. Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa and has a unique combination of
the old and new, ranging from a historic downtown, numerous examples of Victorian architecture, and a
Civil War era shot tower, to expanding industrial parks, multiple retail centers, revitalized riverfront and
millwork districts and two casinos, one with a pari-mutuel dog track. The City of Dubuque has a stable,
diversified economic base and is a major tri-state retail center. The City currently has a land area of 31.6
square miles, and a census 2010 population of 57,637. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 population estimate
for Dubuque is 57,882. As the largest city in the tri-state area, Dubuque serves as the hub of a trade area
with a population estimated at 250,000. As of October 2020, the City's unemployment rate was 3.3%,
below the state unemployment rate of 3.6% and the 6.9% national rate.
The City of Dubuque is empowered to levy a property tax on real property located within the city limits.
The City has operated under a council-manager form of government since 1920. Policymaking and
legislative authorities are vested in the governing council, which consists of a mayor and a six -member
council. The city council is elected on a non -partisan basis. The mayor is elected to a four-year term.
Council members are elected to four-year, staggered terms with three council members elected every two
years. Four of the council members are elected within their respective wards; the mayor and the two
remaining council members are elected at -large. The governing council is responsible, among other things,
for setting policy, passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and hiring the city
manager, city attorney, and city clerk. The city manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
operations of the government, making recommendations to the city council on the budget, and other matters,
appointing the heads of the government's departments, and hiring employees.
ECONOMIC CONDITION AND OUTLOOK
The economic condition and outlook of Dubuque continues to thrive. The City's economy has a diverse
employer base including manufacturing, technology, health services, insurance, education, and government.
The top 10 employers in the area employ less than 22% of the total workforce and cover five different
industries, which insulates the City against the negative impact from a downturn in any one area of the
economy. Several industry experts and associations have recognized the community's efforts to diversify its
economy. Although COVID-19 has increased unemployment figures, Dubuque had boasted one of the
lowest unemployment rates in the United States in January 2020. Local unemployment rates continue to be
lower (7%) than statewide (8%) and national (11.1%) figures.
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Industrial
Dubuque Industrial Center West and South (DICW and DICS): Over 550 saleable acres were acquired in
1997, with an additional 163 acres purchased in 2015. The three areas of Dubuque Industrial Center
comprise 45 businesses with two of those businesses having arrived in 2019, along with two company
expansions. The area continues to have available locations for further investment and job creation.
Dubuque Technology Park: Located on the south side of the City is a 100-acre park designed to
accommodate growing office businesses. Eight businesses are currently located in the park.
Commercial and Retail
Downtown Development: Over $800 million has been invested in the downtown area in building
rehabilitation, new construction, and public improvements where more than 9,000 people work. Over
344 IBM employees work on two renovated floors of the nine -story Roshek Building. Heartland Financial
and Cottingham & Butler have partnered to purchase the Roshek Building in order to accommodate their
quickly expanding workforce. Buildout on portions of several floors of the building will provide office
space for an additional 20 Heartland employees in addition to their current 160 at this location. Cottingham
& Butler has hired 85 people in the last year in Dubuque, bringing their total employment to 1,050
employees.
Historic Millwork District: The Historic Millwork District is saturated with history. It imbues the area with
authenticity and character while offering valuable lessons about the importance of sustainable urban design
strategies. Dubuque's Historic Millwork District is a keystone to the region's aggressive economic
development strategy. With one million square feet of historic warehouse space ideal for urban mixed -use
development, the District is perfectly suited to attract entrepreneurs, designers, residents, institutions, and
businesses prepared to fuel Dubuque's globally competitive and sustainable economy. The District is
currently home to multiple eateries, breweries, and shopping venues. To date, nearly $100 million has been
invested into the transformation of the Millwork District and it is attracting entrepeneurs, residents,
institutions, and businesses that are fueling Dubuque's competitive economy.
Dupaco began a $37 million project to renovate the Voices Building in 2019, with plans to complete later
this year. The building will become home to the credit union's operations center and include a mix of retail,
entertainment and community space.
Brewery Neighborhood Conservation District: The former Dubuque Brewing and Malting Company
complex (aka H&W Building) is a collection of buildings constructed primarily of red brick between 1896
and 1934 on the northeast corner of Jackson and 30th Streets. The complex is eligible for the National
Register of Historic Places and is in Dubuque's Brewery Neighborhood Conservation District. The southern
portion of the building was purchased by 3000 Jackson LC in March 2017 and work to restore the building
began. The new owner obtained a demolition permit to deconstruct the unsound section of the structure and
plan to stabilize and make immediate repairs to prevent further deterioration. Although a portion of the
historic structure will be demolished, there are plans to repair, stabilize, and eventually completely restore
the property in the future. The property was rezoned in May 2020 to accommodate an anticipated $30
million mixed -use development providing commercial/retail and residential space.
Commercial Development: While COVID-19 slowed commercial construction season beginning in March
2020, building permit revenues still show a strong year for commercial remodels and new development.
JOAnn Fabric completed work on a new 30,000 square foot facility. The University of Dubuque constructed
a new student clinic, welcome center and outdoor space known as Wallace Commons. Hormel completed
renovations to add a new product line at their facility in the Industrial Park.
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Plan review and construction continues on Phase I of the Mt. Carmel campus for constrction of a new senior
housing development by BVM-PHS Senior Housing, Inc. When all four phases are completed, a total of
450 dwelling units will be available.
Health Services
ENT Medical Building completed construction of a new 9,000 sq. ft. medical facility along Cedar Cross
Road in the summer of 2019.
Mercy Medical Center along with Medical Associates Clinic has begun construction of a $25 million
project to build a two-story building east of the hospital to serve as a hematology/oncology outpatient clinic.
Iowa Health Facilities Council did grant their approval for a certificate of need for a linear acceletor
included in the project.
Education
The Dubuque community takes great pride in the quality of its educational system and it is a top priority for
Dubuque citizens and leaders. Dubuque's public -school system was ranked #7 out of 2,200 school districts
nationwide.
The Dubuque community schools district provides K-12 education through 11 elementary schools, three
junior high schools, one middle school, and three high schools. Dubuque also offers two private school
systems accredited by the State of Iowa. Holy Family Catholic Schools offers K-12 education at four
elementary schools, one K-5 Spanish Immersion Program, a middle school, and a high school. The
Dubuque Lutheran School offers K-5 education at one elementary school.
Dubuque boasts three private, liberal arts colleges offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate
degree programs, a community college with a diverse certificate and degree programs, and a Bible college.
The tri-state area features an additional state university and two more community colleges for a total of
18,000 college students. The University of Dubque began the building permit process for a 17,000 square
foot Welcome Center addition and a new 4,000 square foot student clinic
Dubuque Hempstead completed and opened a 27,000 sq. ft. aquatic facility on the north side of the school.
A two-story addition is being added to the Alternative Learning Center.
The City's recent awards and recognition from a variety of sources include:
• The National Civic League named Dubuque a 2019 All -America City. This makes the fifth time in
twelve years Dubuque has received this award which recognizes communities whose citizens work
together to identify and tackle community -wide challenges and achieve uncommon results. Dubuque
received the 2019 award for the civic infrastructure built on the Inclusive Dubuqe network of over
60 partners working to advance justice and social equity, and Imagine Dubuque 2017: A Call to
Action, the comphrensive planning process that collected input from 6,000 residents to identify a
roadmap for Dubuque's future. The application and presentation also featured three projects
deonstrating how partners are impacting health outcomes for all residents. "Health Care for All"
highlights the progress Crescent Community Health Center has made, the impact of the Pacific
Islander Health Prject, and the recent work of the Brain Health Task Force. The Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project was the seond project highlighted and the collaborative work happening by the
Dubuque Easts Well coalition to increase access to healthy local foods is the third.
• In 2018, Dubuque became a LEED-Certified City. As one of the 75 STAR -certified cities and
counties in the U.S., Dubuque was recently named a LEED Certified City. STAR stands for
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Sustainability Tools for Assessing and Rating Communities. STAR Communities is a national
framework for measuring and advancing local government's environmental, economic and
community efforts to achieve sustainability. Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design, or
LEED, for Cities is a program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that advances
healthy, green, and economically strong cities and communities.
MAJOR INITIATIVES
For the Year. The City of Dubuque staff, following the adopted priorities of the mayor and city council,
has been involved in a variety of projects throughout the year. These projects reflect the City's commitment
to continue to provide high quality services to the residents and stakeholders of Dubuque within the budget
guidelines set by the mayor and city council.
Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project: The City's $237 million Bee Branch Watershed Flood
Mitigation Project is a 20-year, multi -phased investment to mitigate flooding, improve water quality,
stimulate investment, and enhance quality of life within the Bee Branch Watershed. The City has received
more than $160 million in state and federal funds for the project. The $60 million Upper Bee Branch Creek
Restoration phase of the project was completed, and a ribbon -cutting ceremony was held in July 2017 to
celebrate the opening of the Bee Branch Creek Greenway. The $25.9 million Bee Branch Creek Railroad
Culverts Project was awarded in early 2019 and construction is underway. When complete in the summer
of 2021, the improvements will increase the level of flood proectection for over 1,300 homes and businesses
from a 1 in 75- year rain event to a 1 in 500 - year rain event.
In 2016, the City of Dubuque was awarded a total of $31.5 million through the U.S. Department of Housing
& Urban Development (HUD) National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) Grant awarded to the
State of Iowa's "Iowa Watershed Approach." This total includes $8.4 million for the Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Resiliency Program in the form of five-year forgivable loans to improve 320 housing units, including
owner -occupied homes; single -unit rentals; and small, multi -family residential units. The grant will also
provide $24.9 million for stormwater infrastructure improvements related to the Bee Branch Watershed
Flood Mitigation Project. Specifically, this includes funding towards the $25 million project to install
culverts to pass floodwaters from the Upper Bee Branch to the Lower Bee Branch through the railway yard
on Garfield Avenue. The grant will also provide funding for the project to provide drainage improvements
from the Bee Branch Creek to the west along 22nd Street up Kaufmann Avenue all the way to Kane Street.
Finally, the grant will provide funding for the project to provide drainage improvements from the Bee
Branch Creek to the west along 17th Street to West Locust Street and along West Locust Street towards
Kirkwood Street. The HUD Resiliency Grant will expedite the completion of the Bee Branch Watershed
Flood Mitigation Project, expanding its scope to lessen the flood damage caused by future flash floods.
As part of the Bee Branch project, the City will convert 240 alleys in the Bee Branch Watershed to "green
alleys" which feature permeable concrete pavers. These specifically designed pavers allow water to pass
through the surface and filter into the soil below. The green alleys are expected to reduce the amount of
stormwater run-off in the watershed by up to 80 percent and prevent flooding. In addition to reducing
stormwater run-off, the green alleys will replenish ground water and help prevent pollutants on roadways
from running off into the storm sewer system, and ultimately, the Mississippi River. As of fall 2018, more
than 80 alleys have been completed.
Another phase of the Bee Branch project is the $17.1 million Bee Branch Gate & Pump Replacement
Project. Improvements will modernize the gate and pump station where the Bee Branch Watershed drains
into the Mississippi. The improvements to the pump station will provide more pumping capacity and allow
for gravity flow under some circumstances such that it will be able to accommodate what is statistically
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considered a 500-year event - the same level of protection to be provided by the upstream Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project when the last component (the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts Project) is complete.
The engineering design plans are 90% complete, under review by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The
City was awarded a $2.5 million U. S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. However,
since being awarded the grant, the estimated project cost increased by $6 million, due in part to site
challenges. While the project will be ready for bidding in early 2021, the economic impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic will likely delay the project.
Jule Operations and Training Center: The City of Dubuque's Public Transit Division, completed the Jule
Operations and Training Center (JOTC) in Spring, 2018. The 41,000-square-foot facility replaced the
century -old facility on Central Avenue and provides numerous operating efficiencies. The JOTC was
constructed on a city -owned, Superfund site. The facility includes bus storage, dispatch and administrative
offices, indoor classroom and outdoor vehicle training areas. The $6.8 million project was supplemented
with nearly $5.3 million in state and federal funds.
Southwest Arterial: In August of 2019, the City of Dubuque in partnership with Dubuque County and the
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) successfully completed and opened the new Southwest
Arterial / U.S. Hwy 52 corridor to vehicular traffic. The completed Southwest Arterial project is a 6.1-mile,
four -lane, divided freeway with priority -one access control between U.S. Hwy 20 and U.S. Hwy 61 / 151.
The new arterial bypass provides an alternate, direct and efficient route for traffic through southwestern
Dubuque, thereby reducing traffic congestion on the local street system. It also connects the Dubuque
Technology Park on U.S. Hwy 61 / 151 with the new Dubuque Industrial Center West and the existing
Dubuque Industrial Center near U.S. Hwy 20 / Seippel Road.
Without the collaborative partnership and funding of the Iowa DOT, the completion of the $163 Million
Southwest Arterial project would not have been possible. The Iowa DOT has contributed approximately
$115 Million to allow for the completion of the 4-lane highway, including bridges and interchanges at both
U.S. 20 and at U.S 61/151. The City contributed approximately $44 Million in federal, state, and local
match funds while Dubuque County contributed approximately $4 Million.
Following the completion of the Southwest Arterial, the new highway corridor has the potential to generate
$80 million in property taxes, $1.67 billion in economic output, $653 million in labor income, and $1.02
billion in value added from 2021 to 2030. The Southwest Arterial will also annually generate $135 million
in state and local taxes and $130 million in federal tax from new economic development, as well as save $30
million for the 10-year period. This project will also generate $16 million in property tax, $304 million in
economic output, $24 million in state and local taxes, and $24 million in federal taxes due to economic
development, in addition to $3 million in safety savings from 2030 onwards. Side benefits include removing
over 500 commercial vehicles a day from downtown streets and encouraging redevelopment on Central
Avenue and White Street. Almost 1,000 trucks per day will be removed from U.S. Hwy 20 / Dodge.
Additional traffic will be removed from Kelly Lane, Fremont Avenue, Cedar Cross Road, Rockdale Road,
and other residential streets.
For the Future. The mayor and city council will continue to take action to achieve their goals of
maintaining a strong local economy, sustaining stable property tax levies, and enhancing the safety and
security of residents through neighborhood vitality. City staff will work to implement the city council's
vision for Dubuque. A program of comprehensive service reviews has continued as a vehicle for analyzing
City services, identifying opportunities for improvement, and determining areas of possible cost reductions.
The goal of the service review program is to ensure that services desired by the citizens are provided in the
most cost effective and efficient method possible. The city council's goals for the next five years and
beyond include the following:
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• Robust Local Economy: Diverse Businesses and Jobs with Economic Prosperity
• Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
• Livable Neighborhoods and Housing: Great Place to Live
• Financially Responsible, High -Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and
Effective Service Delivery
• Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources
• Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable, Livable, and Equitable
• Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities
• Connected Community: Equitable Transportation, Technology Infrastructure, and Mobility
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Internal Controls: City management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls to
ensure that the assets of the government are protected from loss, theft, or misuse, and to ensure that
adequate accounting data is compiled to allow for the preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
Single Audit: As a recipient of federal and state financial assistance, the City of Dubuque's government is
responsible for ensuring that adequate internal controls are in place to ensure compliance with applicable
laws, regulations, contracts, and grants related to those programs. These internal controls are subject to
periodic evaluation by management.
As a part of the City's single audit described earlier, tests are made to determine the adequacy of internal
controls, including that portion related to federal programs, as well as to determine that the government has
complied with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants.
Budgeting Controls: In addition, the government maintains budgetary controls. The objective of these
budgetary controls is to ensure compliance with legal provisions embodied in the annual appropriated
budget approved by the city council. All funds, except for fiduciary fund types which include pension trust
funds, private purpose trust funds, and agency funds are included in the annual budget process. The level of
budgetary control (that is the level at which expenditures cannot legally exceed the appropriated amount) is
established by state programs. The government also maintains an encumbrance accounting system as one
technique for accomplishing budgetary control. Encumbered amounts lapse at year-end; however,
encumbrances generally are re -appropriated as part of the following year's budget. As demonstrated by the
statements and schedules included in the financial section of this report, the City continues to meet its
responsibility for sound financial management.
Cash Management: Cash temporarily idle during the year was invested in demand deposits, certificates of
deposit, federal agency obligations, and authorized mutual funds. The City (including DMASWA) received
cash basis investment earnings of $2,068,897 for the year. The investment policy adopted by the city
council stresses the importance of capital preservation. The policy directives intend to minimize credit and
market risks while maintaining a competitive yield on the portfolio.
Risk Management: The City of Dubuque is a member of a statewide risk pool for local governments, the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). The coverage for general and auto liability, as well as public
official and police professional liability are acquired through this pool. The City has established a Workers'
Compensation Reserve Fund for insuring benefits provided to City employees which is included in the
Internal Service Fund Type. Through May 15, 2020 workers' compensation benefits were self -insured up to
a specific stop -loss amount of $750,000, and an aggregate -stop loss consistent with statutory limits for 2020.
Coverage from a private insurance company is maintained for losses in excess of the stop -loss amount. As
of May 15, 2020 the City changed workers' compensation coverage providers. Under this new agreement,
the City is fully insured for all claims with the exception of sworn Police Officers and Fire Fighters
medical claims. All claims handling procedures are performed by a third -party claims administrator.
Incurred but not reported claims have been accrued as a liability based upon the claims administrator's
estimate. Settled claims have not exceeded commercial coverage in any of the past three fiscal years. The
estimated liability does not include any allocated or unallocated claims adjustment expense. The City
purchases private insurance to include sworn Police Officers and Fire Fighters medical claims under a self -
insured retention of $750,000 for each accident.The accumulated reserve provision for such claims reflected
a $1,295,139 net position as of June 30, 2020. The City has also established a self-insurance plan for
medical, prescription drug, and short-term disability. The accumulated reserve provision for such claims
equaled $4,012,974 as of June 30, 2020. All self -insured health plans are certified as actuarially sound and
certificates of compliance have been filed with the State of Iowa.
Bond Rating: Moody's Investors Service affirmed the Aa3 rating on outstanding general obligation
unlimited tax (GOULT) debt on October 2, 2020; a Aa3 rating on outstanding second lien sales tax
increment debt that is ultimately backed by an unlimited property tax pledge; and an A2 rating on
outstanding senior lien sales tax increment revenue bonds. The ratings incorporate the city's robust
financial position, a large tax base, a healthy wealth and income profile, and a somewhat inflated debt and
pension liabilities. On October 2, 2020, Moody's also affirmed the A2 rating on the water revenue debt.
The A2 rating incorporates moderate income service area, robust liquidity, an affordable debt profile, but a
small system size and marginal debt service coverage.
Moody's provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities. The purpose of
Moody's ratings is to provide investors with a simple system to gauge future relative creditworthiness of
securities. The firm uses nine rating classifications to designate least credit risk to greatest credit risk: Aaa,
Aa, A, Baa, Ba, B, Caa, Ca, and C. Moody's appends numerical modifiers 1, 2, and 3 to each rating
classification.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Awards: The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. This was the 32nd
consecutive year that the City has achieved this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a Certificate of
Achievement, a government unit must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized comprehensive
annual financial report. This report must satisfy both generally accepted accounting principles and
applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current comprehensive
annual financial report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement program requirements, and we are
submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
GFOA also awarded a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, for its
annual budget for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. In order to receive this award, a governmental unit
must publish a budget document that meets program criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide,
as a financial plan, and as a communications device. This was the 15th consecutive year that the City has
achieved this prestigious award. This award is valid for a period of one year.
The City of Dubuque's investment policy was awarded the Certification of Excellence in July 2009 by the
Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. The investment policy is reviewed every
five years by the APT US&C. The investment policy was successfully recertified in 2016.
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Acknowledgments: The preparation of this report could not be accomplished without the efficient and
dedicated services of the entire Finance Department staff. We also thank the mayor and city council for
their interest and support in planning and conducting the financial operations of the City of Dubuque in a
responsible and progressive manner. We also thank the independent certified public accountants, Eide
Bailly LLP, whose competent assistance and technical expertise have enabled the production of this report.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
Jennifer M. Larson
Director of Finance and Budget
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIALS
JUNE 30, 2020
CITY COUNCIL
Roy D. Buol
Ric W. Jones
David T. Resnick
Brett M. Shaw
Laura J. Roussell
Danny Sprank
Brad M. Cavanagh
COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Michael C. Van Milligen
Barry A. Lindahl
Crenna M. Brumwell
Maureen A. Quann
Kevin S. Firnstahl
DEPARTMENT MANAGERS
Mayor
Council Member
— At Large
Council Member
— At Large
Council Member
— 1 st Ward
Council Member
— 2nd Ward
Council Member
— 3rd Ward
Council Member
— 4th Ward
City Manager
Senior Counsel
City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
Todd E. Dalsing
Airport Manager
Cori L. Burbach
Assistant City Manager/Acting Bldg Services Manager
Therese H. Goodmann
Assistant City Manager
Gus N. Psihoyos
City Engineer
Jill M. Connors
Economic Development Director
Mark P. Murphy
Emergency Communications Manager
Jennifer M. Larson
Director of Finance and Budget
Rick A. Steins
Fire Chief
Mary Rose Corrigan
Health Services Manager
Alexis M. Steger
Housing and Community Development Manager
Shelley M. Stickfort
Human Resources Director
Kelly R. Larson
Human Rights Director
Christine A. Kohlmann
Information Services Manager
Marie L. Ware
Leisure Services Manager
Susan A. Henricks
Library Director
Jerelyn N. O'Connor
Neighborhood Development Specialist
Randy W. Gehl
Public Information Officer
John L. Klostermann
Public Works Director
Wally C. Wernimont Planning Services Manager
Mark M. Dalsing Police Chief
Gina S. Bell Sustainable Community Coodinator
V. Renee Tyler Transportation Services Director
Denise C. Blakeley Ihrig Water Department Manager
William J. O'Brien Water & Resource Recovery Center Manager
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -
type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate
remaining fund information of the City of Dubuque, Iowa as of and for the year ended June 30, 2020 and
the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the City's basic financial
statements as listed in the table of contents.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes
the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair
presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We did not
audit the financial statements of Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries, which represent 29 percent, 39
percent, and 18 percent, of the assets, net position, and revenues of the aggregate discretely presented
component units. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to
us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Dubuque Initiatives and
Subsidiaries, is based on the report of the other auditors. We conducted our audit in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to
financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the
United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. The financial
statements of Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries and Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau,
discretely presented component units, were not audited in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards.
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An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's
preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of
the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinions.
Opinions
In our opinion, based on our audit report and the report of other auditors, the financial statements
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the
governmental activities, the business -type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component
units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as
of June 30, 2020, and the respective changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows
thereof for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management's
discussion and analysis and the other required supplementary information listed in the table of contents
be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the
basic financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers
it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an
appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to
the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America, which consisted of inquires of management about the methods or
preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses
to our inquires, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the
basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information
because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or
provide any assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City of Dubuque, Iowa's financial statements. The introductory section,
combining nonmajor fund financial statements, and statistical section are presented for purposes of
additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements. The accompanying schedule
of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by the
audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative
Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), and is
also not a required part of the financial statements.
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The combining nonmajor fund financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards
are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain
additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial
statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the combining nonmajor fund
financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards are fairly stated, in all material
respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in
the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any
assurance on them.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated January 15,
2021, on our consideration of the City of Dubuque, Iowa's internal control over financial reporting and
on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, grant agreements,
and other matters. The purpose of that report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal
control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an
opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That
report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in
considering the City's internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
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January 15, 2021
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
This section of the City of Dubuque's annual financial report presents our discussion and analysis of the
City's financial performance during the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2020. Please read it in
conjunction with the transmittal letter at the front of this report and the City's financial statements found
in the next section of this report.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
• The net position of the City of Dubuque increased to $590,242,775 compared to net position of
$571,955,020 for fiscal year 2019.
• Governmental program revenues decreased by $3,382,631 from fiscal year 2019. This decrease
was due largely in part to a significant decrease in grant revenues in community and economic
development in relation to the HUD Resiliency grant.
• The City's business type activities program revenues increased $1,438,132. Charges for services
increased $192,744. Water (5%), sewer (4.5%), stormwater (6.83%), and refuse (1.63%) rates
were increased in fiscal year 2020. The Stormwater Fund had a $4,445,637 State of Iowa Flood
Mitigation grant (Sales Tax Increment) for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration project. There
were $88,955 capital contributions from outside developers for completed subdivisions. Capital
contributions received from governmental funds were $7,849,493 and are shown in the transfers
line and are detailed out in Note 5.
• Program expenses of the City's governmental activites increased approximately 6.0%, or
$5,600,405 from fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2020. The increase was seen in public safety,
public works, community and economic development and general government, which is due to an
increase in expenditures related to pension liability accrual.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The City's basic financial statements consist of government -wide financial statements, fund financial
statements, and notes to the financial statements. This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an
introduction to the basic financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information
in addition to the basic financial statements themselves.
Government -wide Financial Statements
The government -wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the
City's finances, in a manner similar to private -sector business. The paragraphs below provide a brief
description of the government -wide financial statements.
The statement of net position presents information on all of the City's assets, deferred outflows,
liabilities, and deferred inflows, with the difference between assets plus deferred outflows, and liabilities
plus deferred inflows reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve
as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the City is improving or deteriorating. To assess
the overall health of the City, you need to consider additional non -financial factors such as changes in the
City's property tax base and the condition of the City's infrastructure.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
The statement of activities presents information showing how the City's net position changed during the
most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event giving
rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are
reported in this statement for some items that will result in cash flows in future fiscal periods such as
uncollected taxes and earned but unused sick and vacation leave.
The government -wide financial statements include not only the City itself (known as the primary
government), but also three other legally separate entities (known as component units), the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (DMASWA), Dubuque Initiatives (DI) and Subsidiaries, and the
Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) for which the City of Dubuque is considered
financially accountable. Financial information for DMASWA, DI, and CVB are reported separately from
the financial information presented for the primary government. The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid
Waste Agency, Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries, and Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau
issue separate financial statements. Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries' financial statements are
prepared on a calendar year basis while the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's and
Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau's financial statements are prepared on the same fiscal year
basis as the City of Dubuque.
The government -wide financial statements are divided into two categories:
Governmental activities. This category consists of services provided by the City that are principally
supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues. Basic City services such as police, fire, public
works, planning, parks, library, and general administration are governmental activities.
Business -type activities. These activities are supported primarily by user fees. The services provided by
the City in this category include water, sewer, storm water, refuse, salt, parking, transit and the America's
River Project.
Fund Financial Statements
A fund is a group of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been
segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate
compliance with legal requirements for financial transactions and reporting. All of the funds of the City
can be divided into three categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions
reported as governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. However, unlike the
government -wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near -term
inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at
the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near -term
financial requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government -wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. By doing
so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the City's near -term financial decisions. Both
the governmental fund balance sheet and governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and
changes in fund balances are followed by a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between
governmental funds and governmental activities.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
The City maintains four individual major governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the
governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and
changes in fund balances for the general fund, tax increment financing fund, community development
fund and debt service fund, all of which are considered to be major funds. Data from all other
governmental funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each of
these nonmaj or governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements elsewhere in this
report.
The City legally adopts an annual budget by function. A budgetary comparison schedule has been
provided.
Proprietary funds. The City maintains two different types of proprietary funds. Enterprise funds are
used to report the same functions presented as business -type activities in the government -wide financial
statements. The City uses enterprises funds to account for its sewer, water, storm water, and refuse
utilities, transit service, parking facilities, salt, and America's River Project. Internal service funds are
accounting devices used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City's various functions.
The City uses internal service funds to account for its engineering services, garage services,
stores/printing, health insurance, and workers' compensation. The City's internal service funds
predominately benefit the governmental activities and have been included in the governmental activities
in the government -wide financial statements.
Fiduciary funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties
outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government -wide financial statements
because the resources of those funds are not available to support the City's own programs. The
accounting used for fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds. The City has three
fiduciary funds, an agency fund reporting resources held for the Dubuque Racing Association for
improvements at the greyhound racing facility, an agency fund used for reporting resources from
Mediacom for purchasing equipment relevant to public, educational, and governmental (PEG) access
broadcasting and an agency fund used for reporting resources held for the decomissioning of the prior
Flexsteel site.
Notes to the financial statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full
understanding of the data provided in the government -wide and fund financial statements.
Required supplementary information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying
notes, this report also presents certain required supplementary information concerning the budget and
actual results of the City, the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability and related
contributions for both of the City's pension plans, and the schedule of changes in total OPEB liability.
Other information. The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with nonmajor
governmental funds, nonmajor enterprise funds, internal service funds, and agency funds, are presented
immediately following the required supplementary information.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
GOVERNMENT -WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
Net position. As noted earlier, net position may serve as a useful indicator of a government's financial
position when observed over time. The analysis that follows focuses on the change in net position for the
governmental and business -type activities.
The largest part of the City's net position reflects its net investment in capital assets such as land,
buildings, infrastructure, machinery, and equipment less any related debt used to acquire those assets that
is still outstanding. The debt related to the investment in capital assets is liquidated with resources other
than capital assets. Restricted net position represents resources subject to external restrictions,
constitutional provisions or enabling legislation on how they can be used. Unrestricted net position is the
part of net position that can be used to finance day-to-day operations without constraints established by
debt covenants, legislation, or other legal requirements.
CITY OF DUBUQUE'S NET POSITION
Governmental Activities
Business -type
Activities
Total
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Current and other assets
$ 106,111,268
$ 106,778,226
$ 44,069,688
$ 40,258,747
$ 150,180,956
$ 147,036,973
Capital assets
419,863,419
420,219,770
368,493,789
351,502,432
788,357,208
771,722,202
Total assets
525,974,687
526,997,996
412,563,477
391,761,179
938,538,164
918,759,175
Deferred outflows of resources
11,802,331
12,964,250
1,223,366
1,486,850
13,025,697
14,451,100
Long-term liabilities
114,917,444
119,522,431
184,282,392
184,920,514
299,199,836
304,442,945
Other liabilities
14,164,454
15,275,931
16,131,621
12,499,475
30,296,075
27,775,406
Total liabilities
129,081,898
134,798,362
200,414,013
197,419,989
329,495,911
332,218,351
Deferred inflows of resources
30,834,711
28,519,375
990,464
517,529
31,825,175
29,036,904
Net position:
Net investment in capital assets
387,344,725
385,005,220
191,757,112
179,561,228
579,101,837
564,566,448
Restricted
26,501,434
28,321,603
3,187,364
3,131,716
29,688,798
31,453,319
Unrestricted
(35,985,750)
(36,682,314)
17,437,890
12,617,567
(18,547,860)
(24,064,747)
Total net position
$ 377,860,409
$ 376,644,509
$ 212,382,366
$ 195,310,511
$ 590,242,775
$ 571,955,020
Net position of the governmental activities increased $1,215,900 over fiscal year 2019 balance of
$376,644,509. Governmental activities had no capital assets donated from developers. Overall
grant revenues decreased by $4,311,880. This was primarily due to the public works grant for the
HUD Resiliency grant.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Net position for the business -type activities increased $17,071,855 over fiscal year 2019 of
$195,310,511. Charges for services increased $192,744. Grants increased $1,245,388. The increase in
net position is primarily due to transfers of capital assets from governmental funds of $7,849,493.
A portion of the City's net position $29,688,798 or 5.0% represents resources that are subject to external
restrictions on how they may be used.
At the close of fiscal year 2020, the City has negative total unrestricted net position. The
government -wide negative unrestricted results from TIF (governmental activities) debt being used to
finance capital assets of the business -type activities, along with $50,125,551 in pension liability and
$5,882,693 in OPEB Liability.
Governmental activities. Taxes are the largest source of governmental revenues with property taxes of
$38,354,691 in 2020. Other governmental revenues included gaming $7,394,294, local option sales taxes
$9,652,332, and charges for services $17,067,410.
Governmental operating expenses during 2020 totaled $99,601,046. The largest programs were public
safety of $32,079,903, public works of $22,667,132, community and economic development of
$17,848,570, and culture and recreation of $13,576,571.
Business -type activities. Operating revenue increased $100,971. Operating expenses decreased from
$34,100,914 in 2019 to $33,312,066 in 2020. The decrease was primarily in supplies and services
and insurance expenses. Nonoperating expenses consist of interest expense of $4,641,707.
Investment earnings decreased from $798,497 in 2019 to $796,494 in 2020.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
CITY OF DUBUQUE
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
Governmental Activities
Business -type
Activities
Total
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Revenues:
Program revenues
Charges for services
$ 17,067,410
$ 16,138,161
$ 34,451,197
$ 34,258,453
$ 51,518,607
$ 50,396,614
Operating grants and contributions
14,484,320
23,198,271
2,967,619
1,917,366
17,451,939
25,115,637
Capital grants and contributions
15,450,271
11,048,200
6,410,594
6,215,459
21,860,865
17,263,659
General revenues
Property taxes
38,354,691
37,973,888
-
-
38,354,691
37,973,888
Local option sales tax
9,652,332
8,940,109
9,652,332
8,940,109
Hotellmotel tax
2,117,506
2,113,273
2,117,506
2,113,273
Utility franchise fees
4,976,472
5,072,350
4,976,472
5,072,350
Gaming
7,394,294
8,730,986
7,394,294
8,730,986
Unrestricted investment earnings
1,857,420
1,858,476
796,494
798,497
2,653,914
2,656,973
Gain on sale of capital assets
23,866
94,980
16,500
80,479
40,366
175,459
Total revenues
111,378,582
115,168,694
44,642,404
43,270,254
156,020,986
158,438,948
Expenses:
Public safety
32,079,903
29,637,417
-
-
32,079,903
29,637,417
Public works
22,667,132
24,835,035
22,667,132
24,835,035
Health and social services
1,677,181
1,442,658
1,677,181
1,442,658
Culture and recreation
13,576,571
12,916,646
13,576,571
12,916,646
Community and economic
development
17,848,570
15,837,039
17,848,570
15,837,039
General government
8,821,692
5,944,116
8,821,692
5,944,116
Interest on long-term debt
2,929,997
3,387,730
-
-
2,929,997
3,387,730
Sewage disposal works
-
-
11,725,889
12,177,352
11,725,889
12,177,352
Water utility
7,631,411
7,892,423
7,631,411
7,892,423
Stormwater utility
5,887,171
7,025,525
5,887,171
7,025,525
Parking facilities
3,414,851
2,850,531
3,414,851
2,850,531
America's River Project
3,161
19,874
3,161
19,874
Refuse collection
4,387,683
4,215,881
4,387,683
4,215,881
Transit system
4,748,463
4,533,060
4,748,463
4,533,060
Salt
333,556
182,092
333,556
182,092
Total expenses
99,601,046
94,000,641
38,132,185
38,896,738
137,733,231
132,897,379
Increase in net position
before
11,777,536
21,168,053
6,510,219
4,373,516
18,287,755
25,541,569
Transfers
(10,561,636)
(8,981,064)
10,561,636
8,981,064
-
-
Increase in net position
1,215,900
12,186,989
17,071,855
13,354,580
18,287,755
25,541,569
Net position, beginning
376,644,509
364,457,520
195,310,511
181,955,931
571,955,020
546,413,451
Net position, ending
$ 377,860,409
$ 376,644,509
$ 212,382,366
$ 195,310,511
$ 590,242,775
$ 571,955,020
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Governmental funds. The focus of the City's governmental funds is to provide information on near -term
inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the City's
financing requirements.
The City's governmental funds reported a combined fund balance of $61,287,244 at June 30, 2020.
$6,106,661 is in nonspendable for inventory, receivables, and prepaid items. $69,412 is nonspendable
endowment corpus. $30,467,092 is restricted for debt service and bond ordinance, road use tax funds,
capital improvements, community development programs, employee benefits, endowments, and various
grants. Council ordinance has committed $5,823,218 for capital improvements. $1,396,196 is assigned
for capital improvements and equipment. This leaves $17,424,665 for unassigned fund balances in the
government funds.
The General Fund's fund balance reserve goal is 20% of revenues. The fund balance of the General
Fund increased by $575,150 to $26,889,718. Gaming revenues decreased by $1,314,408 or 15.1% in
fiscal year 2020. Charges for Services decreased $1,630,542 coupled with an increase in taxes and a
decrease investment earnings. General Fund expenditures increased from $59,398,698 in 2019 to
$60,501,091 in 2020. The $1,102,393 increase was primarily in the general government function of
$835,611, but increases were also in the public safety, culture and recreation, and community and
economic development functions.
The fund balance of special revenue fund Tax Increment Financing increased by $387,791 to $9,549,523.
Tax revenues increased by $357,275 due to expansions and new businesses added in Dubuque Industrial
Center West. Tax Increment Financing expenditures decreased $165,712.
The fund balance of the special revenue Community Development Fund decreased by $1,662,232 to
$5,600,261. Intergovernmental revenue decreased from $11,277,705 in 2019 to $10,666,574 in 2020
primarily for HUD Resiliency grant.
The Debt Service Fund paid $7,065,499 in principal and $2,985,797 in interest and fiscal charges during
fiscal year 2020.
Proprietary funds. The City's proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the
government -wide financial statements, but in more detail.
The combined net position of the enterprise funds at June 30, 2020, totaled $212,382,366 of which the
unrestricted is $17,437,890.
The Sewer Fund had an increase of $947,264 for total net position of $30,413,588. Operating expenses
decreased $355,074 primarily for employee expense and supplies and services. The Sewer Fund
operating income from operations was $2,534,554.
The Water Utility had an increase in net position by $2,692,669 for total net position of $34,051,168.
Water rates were increased 5% in 2020.
The Storm Water Utility had an increase in net position of $12,713,362. Ending net position is
$82,775,919. Storm Water Utility had capital contributions of $12,343,834 which consisted of a capital
grant $4,688,744 and contribution of assets from governmental funds $7,655,090.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
The Parking Facilities had a decrease in net position of $886,870. Ending net position is $47,185,335.
Operating income decreased $752,774. Parking Facilities had operating loss of $889,279 after
depreciation of $1,173,158 for fiscal year 2020.
Other Enterprise Funds net position increased by $1,605,430 to $17,956,356. This was primarily due to
Transit's increase of $1,488,302 in net position.
BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
There were three amendments to the City's 2019-2020 cash basis budget. The first amendment was
passed in September 2019 to reflect operating and capital budget carryovers (continuing appropriation
authority) from fiscal year 2019 and amended the fiscal year 2020 budget for operating and capital City
Council actions since the beginning of the fiscal year. The second budget amendment was passed in
November 2019 to reflect City Council actions since the second budget amendment and amendments to
add additional appropriation authority due to increased revenues. The third budget amendment was
passed in May 2020 to reflect budget cuts related to revenue losses caused by the pandemic.
The final budget for total cash basis receipts increased by $56,806,013. The increase was primarily
attributable to revenue associated with capital projects and operating carryovers which mainly include
grants to intergovernmental funds. The final budget for total expenditures increased $78,920,118 from
the original budget. The increase was primarily attributable to purchase order encumbrances carryover,
capital projects, and operating carryovers from the prior year and expenditures associated with new
grants received.
Actual cash basis revenues were $69,686,594 less than the final amended budget; and, cash basis
expenditures were $95,933,410 less than the final amended budget due primarily to projected capital
projects not completed by fiscal year end.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE9 IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
Capital assets. The City's investment in capital assets for its governmental and business -type activities as
of June 30, 2020, amounts to $788,357,208 (net of accumulated depreciation). This investment in capital
assets includes land, buildings, improvements other than buildings, machinery and equipment,
infrastructure, and construction in progress. Additional information on the City's assets can be found in
Note 6 to the financial statements in this report.
CAPITAL ASSETS (net of accumulated depreciation)
Govememental Activities
Business -type
Activities
Total
2020
2019
2020
2019
2020
2019
Land $
79,331,528
$ 78,777,621
$ 24,793,823
$ 24,805,263
$ 104,125,351 $
103,582,884
Buildings
139,555,836
141,858,066
159,240,025
159,586,137
298,795,861
301,444,203
Improvements other than buildings
24,726,686
25,455,654
178,550,296
177,818,388
203,276,982
203,274,042
Machinery and equipment
52,381,639
51,673,620
115,073,585
113,861,028
167,455,224
165,534,648
Infrastructure
239,440,411
236,909,111
-
-
239,440,411
236,909,111
Construction in progress
59,256,754
56,019,935
34,113,325
11,853,774
93,370,079
67,873,709
Accumulated depreciation
(174,829,435)
(170,474,237)
(143,277,265)
(136,422,158)
(318,106,700)
(306,896,395)
$
419,863,419
$ 420,219,770
$ 368,493,789
$ 351,502,432
$ 788,357,208 $
771,722,202
Major expenditures during 2019-2020 were for the construction work on stormwater Bee Branch Creek
Restoration, Transit bus replacements, Kerper sanitary reconstruction, and water main replacements.
Long-term debt. At year end, the City had $252,847,074 of debt outstanding. During fiscal year 2020, the
City issued $4,240,000 of general obligation bonds, which was used for refunding. The City refunded
$4,370,000 of general obligation bonds. The refunding was undertaken to reduce total debt service
payments. The results of the transaction is a reduction of $193,675 in future debt service payments for an
economic gain of $167,292.
Revenue capital loan notes have been issued for the planning and construction of sewer, stormwater, and
water capital projects through the State of Iowa State Revolving Loan Funds (SRF). The City issued an
additional $10,478,152 of SRF debt in 2020 including $5,000 for green alley projects reducing
stormwater run off, $5,000 for Upper Bee Branch Stormwater improvements, $31,678 for Eagle Point
Park ecological restoration, $80,137 for the Catfish Creek stabilization project, $1,120,000 for CIWA
purchase, $866,260 for Kerper sewer project, $2,400,024 for Roosevelt tower, and $5,970,053 for upper
Bee Branch culverts. The City has pledged income derived from the acquired or constructed assets to pay
debt service.
The City continues to operate under the State debt capacity limitations. The State limits the amount of
general obligation debt outstanding to 5% of the assessed value of all taxable property in the community.
Thus the City's debt capacity is $239,298,248. With $109,020,970 of debt applicable against the capacity,
the City is utilizing 45.56% of this limit. Additional information on the City's long-term debt can be
found in Note 7 of this report.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
ECONOMIC FACTORS
The City's unemployment rate as of November, 2020 was 3.3%, up from 2.3% in November, 2019. The
national average was 6.7% for November 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. State of
Iowa was 3.6% as reported in November, 2020.
The assessed valuation of taxable property, net of exemptions, increased by 2.45% to $2,825,245,000. In
fiscal year 2020, the minimum monthly refuse rate increased from $15.37 to $15.62, sewer rate increased
4.5%, water rates increased 5%, and the storm water monthly fee increased from $7.76 to $8.29 per
single family unit (SFU).
Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In mid -March of 2020, the Governor of Iowa ordered all food and
beverage facilities to suspend their indoor food and beverage services, and other non -essential businesses
were mandated to be closed to the public in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The City
continued to provide essential services to the public, but City facilities were closed to the public.
The City Council adopted a revised budget recommendation for fiscal year 2021 to include a course of
action to help mitigate the financial burden of COVID-19, which included: 1) administratively initiated a
hiring freeze on most positions that are vacant or become vacant in Fiscal Year 2021, 2) froze all travel
budgets (conferences, education and training, and city business travel), 3) delayed some equipment
replacements, 4) froze all capital projects unless the project was already under contract, had a grant
associated, was part of an agreement, or addressed health and safety, 5) no wage increase for
non -bargaining and bargaining unit employees in Fiscal Year 2021, 6) formed multiple employee work
groups to assist with the quarterly review of projections, and 7) departments were required to develop
budget reduction plans.
At the end of fiscal year 2020, there were reductions in revenues as projected. Significant General Fund
revenue reductions were in hotel/motel taxes, gaming revenue, construction permits, inspection fees, and
Parks and Recreation facility usage and program fees. These reductions, however, were offset by
expenditure reductions in most departments. While a decrease in General Fund balance was anticipated
due to the revenue reductions, the City was able to maintain the unreserved General Fund balance at the
same approximate level as budgeted. Due to the team effort of the City Council and City staff, as well as
the recovering economy and CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding, the
financial impacts of COVID-19 have not been as significant as originally projected for fiscal year 2020.
There are still however, revenue concerns going forward. City Council and City staff plan to use caution
going forward in fiscal year 2021 due to the uncertainty of these revenues as well as the economy
Requests for information. This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City's
finances for all those with an interest in the government's finances. Questions concerning any of the
information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to
the Director of Finance and Budget, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864.
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Basic Financial Statements
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
City of Dubuque, Iowa
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Receivables
Property tax
Delinquent
Succeeding year
Accounts and other
Special assessments
Accrued interest
Notes
Intergovernmental
Inventories
Prepaid items
Total Current Assets
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Expendable restricted cash and investments
Nonexpendable restricted cash and investments
Notes receivable
Capital assets
Land
Buildings
Improvements other than buildings
Machinery and equipment
Infrastructure
Construction in progress
Accumulated depreciation
Total Noncurrent Assets
Total Assets
Primary Government
Component Units
Dubuque
Dubuque
Metropolitan
Dubuque
Convention
Governmental Business -type Area Solid
Initiatives and
and Visitors
Activities Activities Total Waste Agency
Subsidiaries
Bureau
$ 48,697,058 $ 29,487,015 $ 78,184,073 $ 7,962,484 $ 10,976,497 $ 112,376
1,096,305
1,096,305
26,202,568
26,202,568
-
- -
2,729,268
3,834,133
6,563,401
530,045
27,373 28,384
426,964
-
426,964
-
- -
222,616
102,339
324,955
50,993
-
2,465,755
-
2,465,755
-
47,065
7,101,310
4,032,439
11,133,749
19,123
- -
1,559,798
1,034,062
2,593,860
-
133,347 9,041
655,592
100,881
756,473
28,634
- -
91,157,234
38,590,869
129,748,103
8,591,279
11,184,282 149,801
7,083,640 5,478,819 12,562,459 5,361,267 1,420,609 235,587
69,412 - 69,412 - - -
7,800,982 - 7,800,982 105,267
79,331,529
24,793,823
104,125,352
2,737,804
-
139,555,836
159,240,025
298,795,861
386,779
265,111
24,726,686
178,550,296
203,276,982
15,903,557
27,491
52,381,639
115,073,585
167,455,224
3,990,168
105,385
239,440,410
-
239,440,410
-
-
59,256,755
34,113,325
93,370,080
3,295,599
(174,829,436)
(143,277,265) (318,106,701)
(9,427,780)
- (126,925)
434,817,453
373,972,608
808,790,061
22,247,394
1,525,876 506,649
525,974,687
412,563,477
938,538,164
30,838,673
12,710,158 656,450
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred outflows 11,587,791 1,178,292 12,766,083 115,931
OPEB related deferred outflows 214,540 45,074 259,614 4,945
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 11,802,331 1,223,366 13,025,697 120,876
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA EXHIBIT 1 (continued)
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION (continued)
JUNE 30, 2020
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Loans payable
Notes payable
General obligation bonds payable
Revenue bonds payable
Tax increment financing bonds payable
Accrued compensated absences
Accrued interest payable
Intergovernmental payable
Unearned revenue
Total Current Liabilities
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Loans payable
Notes payable
General obligation bonds payable
Revenue bonds payable
Landfill closure and postclosure care
Tax increment financing bonds payable
Accrued compensated absences
Net pension liability
Total OPEB liability
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred inflows
OPEB related deferred inflows
Succeeding year property tax
Deferred amount on refunding
Total deferred inflows of resources
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets
Restricted for/by:
Bond ordinance development agreement
Debt service
Employee benefits
Community development
Iowa Finance Authority Trust
Capital projects
Franchise agreement
Endowments, expendable
Endowments, nonexpendable
Other
State statute
Landfill closure and post closure care
Minority interest
Unrestricted
Total Net Position
See notes to financial statements.
Primary Government
Component Units
Dubuque
Dubuque
Metropolitan
Dubuque
Convention
Governmental Business -type Area Solid
Initiatives and
and Visitors
Activities Activities Total Waste Agency
Subsidiaries
Bureau
$ 5,467,057 $
4,956,180
$ 10,423,237 $
391,015 $
49,286 $ 255,583
1,851,383
339,195
2,190,578
31,675
- 23,038
251,865
1,063,545
1,315,410
-
7,367
91,860
6,094,000
6,185,860
-
-
4,578,192
2,916,809
7,495,001
425,000
-
340,000
340,000
-
590,000
-
590,000
-
404,373
60,060
464,433
1,139
-
229,223
361,832
591,055
19,863
3,235
8,141
-
8,141
98,251
- -
692,360
-
692,360
-
- 2,254
14,164,454
16,131,621
30,296,075
966,943
52,521 288,242
3,647,429
1,088,786
4,736,215
10,783
-
110,871,647
110,871,647
- -
37,407,321
33,304,047
70,711,368
7,699,672
-
32,366,267
32,366,267
-
-
-
-
1,981,708
18,235,306
-
18,235,306
-
5,611,886
658,903
6,270,789
211,858
45,154,154
4,971,397
50,125,551
489,134
4,861,348
1,021,345
5,882,693
112,052 -
114,917,444
184,282,392
299,199,836
10,494,424 - 10,783
129,081,898
200,414,013
329,495,911
11,461,367 52,521 299,025
4,099,839
868,017
4,967,856 85,405
277,024
58,203
335,227 6,385
26,202,568
-
26,202,568 -
255,280
64,244
319,524 -
30,834,711
990,464
31,825,175 91,790
387,344,725 191,757,112 579,101,837 9,107,248 271,062
2,140,740 3,187,364
5,328,104
5,055 -
5,055
57,032
57,032
8,776,446
8,776,446
1,235,968
1,235,968
12,157,094
12,157,094
618,857
618,857
104,586
104,586
69,412
69,412
1,336,244
1,336,244
-
-
-
130,309
2,903,459
1,649,240 - -
(35,985,750) 17,437,890
(18,547,860)
5,616,136 12,657,637 86,363
$ 377,860,409 $ 212,382,366
$ 590,242,775 $
19,406,392 $ 12,657,637 $ 357,425
35
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
EXHIBIT 2
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Program Revenues
Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position
Primary Government
Component Units
Dubuque
Operating Capital Grants
Metropolitan
Dubuque Dubuque
Charges for Grants and and
Total Program Governmental Business -type
Area Solid
Initiatives and Convention and
Functions/Programs Expenses
Services Contributions Contributions
Revenues Activities Activities Total
Waste Agency
Subsidiaries Visitors Bureau
Primary government
Governmental Activities:
Public safety
Public works
Health and social services
Culture and recreation
Community and economic development
General government
Interest on long-term debt
Total governmental activities
Business -type activities
Sewage disposal works
Water utility
Stormwater utility
Parking facilities
America's River Project
Refuse collection
Transit system
Salt
Total business -type activities
Total primary government
Component units
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency
Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries
Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau
Total Component Units
See notes to financial statements
$ 32,079,903 $
2,641,633 $
1,267,198 $
- $
3,908,831
$ (28,171,072) $
$ (28,171,072)
22,667,132
6,732,825
5,063,878
13,352,469
25,149,172
2,482,040
2,482,040
1,677,181
386,885
11,339
725
398,949
(1,278,232)
(1,278,232)
13,576,571
2,237,000
494,976
460
2,732,436
(10,844,135)
(10,844,135)
17,848,570
2,515,823
7,646,929
1,659,370
11,822,122
(6,026,448)
(6,026,448)
8,821,692
2,553,244
-
437,247
2,990,491
(5,831,201)
(5,831,201)
2,929,997
-
-
-
(2,929,997)
(2,929,997)
99,601,046
17,067,410
14,484,320
15,450,271
47,002,001
(52,599,045)
(52,599,045)
11,725,889
12,606,632
69,575
12,676,207
950,318
950,318
7,631,411
9,273,720
-
19,380
9,293,100
1,661,689
1,661,689
5,887,171
5,061,855
380,606
4,688,744
10,131,205
4,244,034
4,244,034
3,414,851
2,313,344
79,942
-
2,393,286
(1,021,565)
(1,021,565)
3,161
-
-
-
(3,161)
(3,161)
4,387,683
4,448,317
-
-
4,448,317
60,634
60,634
4,748,463
400,576
2,507,071
1,632,895
4,540,542
(207,921)
(207,921)
333,556
346,753
-
346,753
13,197
13,197
38,132,185
34,451,197
2,967,619
6,410,594
43,829,410
5,697,225
5,697,225
$ 137,733,231 $
51,518,607 $
17,451,939 $
21,860,865 $
90,831,411 $ (52,599,045) $
5,697,225 $
(46,901,820)
$ 2,852,380 $ 6,915,660 $ 76,101 $ $ 6,991,761
101,790 - - -
1,455,694 1,554,348 123,000 1,677,348
$ 4,409,864 $ 8,470,008 $ 199,101 $ $ 8,669,109
General revenues
Property taxes
Local option sales tax
Hotel motel tax
Utility franchise fees
Gaming
Unrestricted investment earnings
Miscellaneous
Gain on disposal of capital assets
Transfers
Total general revenues and transfers
Change in Net Position
Net position, beginning of year
Net position, ending of year
38,354,691
38,354,691
9,652,332
9,652,332
2,117,506
2,117,506
4,976,472
4,976,472
7,394,294
7,394,294
1,857,420
796,494 2,653,914
$ 4,139,381 $
- (101,790)
- - 221,654
4,139,381 (101,790) 221,654
213,772 13,409 313
1 914 655
23,866
16,500
40,366
(10,561,636)
10,561,636
-
53,814,945
11,374,630
65,189,575
213,772
1,928,064
313
1,215,900
17,071,855
18,287,755
4,353,153
1,826,274
221,967
376, 644, 509
195,310,511
571,955,020
15,053,239
10,831,3 63
135,458
$ 377,860,409 $
212,382,366 $
590,242,775 $
19,406,392 $
12,657,637 $
357,425
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
BALANCESHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Receivables
Property tax
Delinquent
Succeeding year
Accounts and other
Special assessments
Accrued interest
Notes
Intergovernmental
Due from other funds
Inventories
Prepaid items
Restricted cash and pooled cash investments
Total Assets
LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Intergovernmental payable
Due to other funds
Unearned revenue
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOW OF RESOURCES
Unavailable revenues
Succeeding year property tax
Special assessments
Grants
Other
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
FUND BALANCES
Nonspendable
Endowment corpus
Inventory
Long-term notes receivable
Prepaid items
Restricted
Endowments
Library
Police
Veterans
Debt service
Bond ordinance
Capital improvements
Franchise agreement
Special assessments
Iowa Finance Authority Trust
Community programs
Employee benefits
Committed, capital improvements
Assigned
DRA gaming and distribution
Unassigned
Total Fund Balances
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources,
and Fund Balances
EXHIBIT 3
Revenue
Tax
Increment Community
General Financing Development
$ 21,203,339 $ 6,147,527 $ 1,797,978
667,139
319,783
22,891,980
-
2,043,708
188,044
19,344
-
-
112,645
54,071
12,229
4,536,665
289,800
3,886,725
1,197,287
-
2,547,762
456,550
-
196,531
395,828
412,362
-
21,196
220,741
2,634,920
-
$ 53,958,291 $
9,634,145 $
8,661,718
$ 1,407,099 $ 84,622 $ 613,758
1,674,452 - 26,574
574,676 - -
3,656,227 84,622 640,332
22,891,980
19,344 -
21,804 2,421,125
479,218 -
23,412,346 2,421,125
196,531
4,536,665
412,362
21,196
- 2,140,740 -
219,741 7,408,783 -
8,182,821
1,396,196
20,128,223 - (2,603,756)
26,889,718 9,549,523 5,600,261
$ 53,958,291 $ 9,634,145 $ 8,661,718
See notes to financial statements.
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Other
Governmental
Debt Service Funds Total
$ - $ 12,584,785 $ 41,733,629
8,795 100,588
1,096,305
276,674 3,033,914
26,202,568
- 229,339
2,461,091
407,620
426,964
23,693
202,638
1,553,547
10,266,737
3,356,261
7,101,310
-
456,550
901,636
1,493,995
38,271
471,829
- 4,297,391
7,153,052
$ 285,469 $ 26,527,045 $
99,066,668
$ $ 1,941,541 $
4,047,020
117,814
1,818,840
8,141
8,141
456,550
456,550
117,685
692,361
2,641,731
7,022,912
276,674 3,033,914
26,202,568
- 389,289
408,633
- 860,905
3,303,834
3,740 358,519
841,477
280,414 4,642,627
30,756,512
69,412 69,412
901,636 1,098,167
- 4,536,665
38,271 471,829
104,586
104,586
1,157,214
1,157,214
7,774
7,774
- 152,925
152,925
5,055 -
5,055
- -
2,140,740
8,563,640
16,192,164
618,857
618,857
18,331
18,331
1,235,968
1,235,968
593,625
8,776,446
57,032
57,032
5,823,218
5,823,218
1,396,196
- (99,802) 17,424,665
5,055 19,242,687 61,287,244
$ 285,469 $ 26,527,045 $ 99,066,668
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET EXHIBIT 3-1
TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
JUNE 30, 2020
Total fund balances - governmental funds $ 61,287,244
Amounts reported for the governmental activities in the statement of
net position are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial
resources and therefore are not reported in the funds.
Cost of capital assets $ 594,336,265
Accumulated depreciation (174,566,302)
Some of the City's revenues will be collected after year-end but are not available
soon enough to pay for the current period's expenditures and therefore are
unavailable in the funds. Those revenues consist of:
Property tax 325,720
Special assessments 408,633
Grants and other 3,819,592
Pension and OPEB related deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources are not due and payable in the current year and, therefore, are not
reported in the government funds as follows:
Deferred inflows of resources (4,139,180)
Deferred outflows of resources 11,479,690
419,769,963
4,553,945
7,340,510
Internal service funds are used by the City's management to
charge the costs of equipment maintenance and self-insurance
programs to individual funds. The assets and liabilities
of the internal service funds are included in governmental
activities in the statement of net position. 4,865,697
Some liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and
therefore are not reported in the funds. Those liabilities consist of:
General obligation bonds
(41,985,513)
Tax increment financing bonds
(18,825,306)
Notes payable
(91,860)
Loans payable
(3,899,294)
Deferred amount on debt refundings
(255,280)
Accrued interest
(229,223)
Compensated absences
(6,016,259)
Net pension liability
(43,792,867)
Total OPEB liability
(4,861,348)
(119,956,950)
Net position of governmental activities
$ 377,860,409
See notes to financial statements.
41
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES EXHIBIT 4
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Revenue
Tax
Increment
Community
General
Financing
Development
REVENUES
Taxes
$ 35,404,753 $
10,661,450 $
-
Special assessments
-
-
6,503
Licenses and permits
1,497,086
-
Intergovernmental
1,885,616
10,666,574
Charges for services
10,585,690
120
Fines and forfeits
365,458
-
-
Investment earnings
621,920
733,556
91,447
Contributions
948,412
188,045
11,115
Gaming
7,394,294
-
-
Miscellaneous
1,405,106
688,372
31,674
Total Revenues
60,108,335
12,271,423
10,807,433
EXPENDITURES
Current
Public safety
29,515,413
Public works
5,510,707
-
Health and social services
991,911
348,633
Culture and recreation
12,967,384
- 91,065
Community and economic development
4,028,289
2,496,361 4,453,498
General government
6,845,841
- 24,481
Debt service
Principal
-
-
Interest and fiscal charges
44,882
13,020
Capital projects
596,664
- 7,649,968
Total Expenditures
60,501,091
2,496,361 12,580,665
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
(392,756)
9,775,062 (1,773,232)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Issuance of debt
Premium on bonds
-
- -
Transfers in
4,539,276
513,374 111,000
Transfers out
(3,643,841)
(10,509,885) -
Insurance recovery
19,422
-
Sale of capital assets
53,049
609,240 -
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
967,906
(9,387,271) 111,000
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 575,150 387,791 (1,662,232)
FUND BALANCES, BEGINNING 26,314,568 9,161,732 7,262,493
FUND BALANCES, ENDING $ 26,889,718 $ 9,549,523 $ 5,600,261
See notes to financial statements.
42
Other
Governmental
Debt Service Funds Total
$ 280,677 $ 8,471,794 $
54,818,674
- 69,891
76,394
-
1,497,086
16,065,870
28,618,060
408,788
10,994,598
- -
365,458
(34) 252,126
1,699,015
- 16,149
1,163,721
-
7,394,294
- 1,391,937
3,517,089
280,643 26,676,555
110,144,389
3,102
29,518,515
6,328,105
11,838,812
-
1,340,544
140,929
13,199,378
5,707,258
16,685,406
577,117
7,447,439
7,065,499 - 7,065,499
2,985,797 722 3,044,421
- 12,842,807 21,089,439
10,051,296 25,600,040 111,229,453
(9,770,653) 1,076,515 (1,085,064)
1,372,907
1,372,907
62,182
-
62,182
8,329,362
3,653,188
17,146,200
-
(5,704,617)
(19,858,343)
52,182
71,604
-
3,000
665,289
9,764,451
(1,996,247)
(540,161)
(6,202) (919,732) (1,625,225)
11,257 20,162,419 62,912,469
$ 5,055 $ 19,242,687 $ 61,287,244
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES TO THE STATEMEMT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
EXHIBIT 4-1
Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds $
(1,625,225)
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different because:
Capital outlays are reported as expenditures in governmental funds. However, in the
statement of activities, the cost of capital assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives
and reported as depreciation expense. In the current period, these amounts are:
Capital assets expended in governmental funds $ 19,399,725
Transfers of capital assets to enterprise funds (7,849,493)
Depreciation expense (10,261,179)
1,289,053
In the statement of activities, only the gain or loss on the sale of capital assets is reported,
whereas in the governmental funds, the entire proceeds from the sale increase financial
resources. Thus, the change in net position differs from the change in fund balances by the
book value of the asset being disposed.
(1,604,533)
Because some revenues will not be collected for several months after the City's
fiscal year ends, they are not considered "available" revenues and are deferred
in the governmental funds. Deferred inflows of resources increased (decreased)
by these amounts this year:
Property tax
282,327
Special assessments
(355,635)
Grants and other
1,076,337
1,003,029
Debt proceeds provide current financial resources to governmental funds, but
issuing debt increases long-term liabilities in the statement of net position.
Repayment of debt principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds,
but it reduces long-term liabilities in the statement of net position and does not
affect the statement of activities. Also, governmental funds report the effect of
issuance discounts and premiums when debt is first issued, whereas these amounts
are deferred and amortized in the statement of activities.
Debt issuances including premium
(1,435,089)
Debt repayments
7,065,499
5,630,410
Some items reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of
current financial resources and therefore are not reported as expenditures
in governmental funds. These items consist of.
Decrease in accrued interest
12,752
Amortization of bond discount/premium
21,645
Increase in compensated absences
(439,715)
Deferred amount on debt refundings
(5,323)
Pension adjustment
(3,137,995)
OPEB adjustment
(64,419)
Total additional expenses
(3,613,055)
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain
activities to individual funds. The change in net position of the internal service funds is
reported with governmental activities.
136,221
Change in net position of governmental activities
$
1,215,900
See notes to financial statements.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Receivables
Accounts
Accrued interest
Intergovernmental
Prepaid items
Inventories
Total Current Assets
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Restricted cash and pooled cash investments
Capital assets
Land
Buildings
Improvements to other than buildings
Machinery and equipment
Construction in progress
Accumulated depreciation
Net Capital Assets
Total Noncurrent Assets
Total Assets
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred outflows
OPEB related deferred outflows
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Sewage
Disposal
Works
Water Stormwater
Utility Utility
$ 3,916,552 $
8,954,694 $
13,689,675
1,550,320
1,164,994
590,615
50,529
14,644
34,481
-
-
938,641
1,746
15,440
61,960
305,519
726,499
-
5, 824,666
10, 876,271
15,315,3 72
349,437
1,809,816
2,736,375
254,858
209,244
21,393,569
72,269,461
11,212,597
-
50,845,742
2,243,414
120,319,432
40,081,900
60,846,248
1,305,088
4,174,510
7,583,453
22,160,959
(66,838,207)
(29,615,794)
(19,191,760)
100,788,264
52,479,162
145,987,288
101,137,701
54,288,978
148,723,663
106,962,367
65,165,249
164,039,035
247,876
283,410
62,460
8,901
10,879
4,030
256,777
294,289
66,490
46
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Parking Other Enterprise
Facilities Funds Total
Governmental
Activities -
Internal Service
Funds
S 746,291 S 2,179,803 $ 29,487,015 $ 6,963,429
103,320
424,884
3,834,133
268,177
2,685
-
102,339
19,978
-
3,093,798
4,032,439
-
9,047
12,688
100,881
183,763
-
2,044
1,034,062
65,803
861,343
5,713,217
38,590,869
7,501,150
383,404 199,787 5,478,819 -
2,900,152
36,000
24,793,823
-
62,216,456
13,541,511
159,240,025
-
3,795,798
1,345,910
178,550,296
-
2,425,115
10,415,234
115,073,585
356,590
194,403
-
34,113,325
-
(19,180,244)
(8,451,260)
(143,277,265)
(263,134)
52,351,680
16,887,395
368,493,789
93,456
52,735,084
17,087,182
373,972,608
93,456
53,596,427
22,800,399
412,563,477
7,594,606
80,921 503,625 1,178,292 322,641
2,473 18,791 45,074 -
83,394 522,416 1,223,366 322,641
EXHIBIT 5
47
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Loans payable - current
General obligation bonds payable
Revenue bonds payable
Capital loan notes payable
Accrued compensated absences
Accrued interest payable
Total Current Liabilities
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Loans payable
General obligation bonds payable
Revenue bonds payable
Capital loan notes payable
Accrued compensated absences
Net pension liability
Total OPEB liability
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred inflows
OPEB related deferred inflows
Deferred amount on refunding
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets
Restricted by bond ordinance/development agreement
Unrestricted
Total Net Position
See notes to financial statements.
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Sewage
Disposal
Works
Water Stormwater
Utility Utility
$ 358,918 $
1,324,941 $
1,536,084
60,326
86,476
20,559
-
1,000,000
-
633,584
732,649
1,000,952
-
340,000
-
3,000,000
895,000
2,199,000
31,181
22,890
250
128,397
64,791
150,776
4,212,406
4,466,747
4,907,621
-
1,000,000
-
9,205,857
10,868,576
7,668,210
-
3,839,794
28,526,473
61,798,641
9,283,948
39,789,058
127,586
261,640
11,413
1,045,836
1,195,762
263,522
201,692
246,512
91,321
72,379,612
26,696,232
76,349,997
76,592,018
31,162,979
81,257,618
182,605
208,782
46,011
11,494
14,048
5,204
19,439
22,561
20,773
213,538
245,391
71,988
34,627,197
25,831,633
68,123,801
-
567,025
2,080,000
(4,213,609)
7,652,510
12,572,118
$ 30,413,588 $
34,051,168 $
82,775,919
48
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Parking Other Enterprise
Facilities Funds Total
Governmental
Activities -
Internal Service
Funds
$ 85,390 $
1,650,847 $
4,956,180 $
1,420,037
23,729
148,105
339,195
32,543
63,545
-
1,063,545
-
534,956
14,668
2,916,809
-
-
-
340,000
-
-
-
6,094,000
-
2,325
3,414
60,060
-
15,166
2,702
361,832
-
725,111
1,819,736
16,131,621
1,452,580
88,786
-
1,088,786
-
5,209,965
351,439
33,304,047
-
-
-
32,366,267
-
-
-
110,871,647
-
8,911
249,353
658,903
-
341,412
2,124,865
4,971,397
1,361,287
56,025
425,795
1,021,345
-
5,705,099
3,151,452
184,282,392
1,361,287
6,430,210
4,971,188
200,414,013
2,813,867
59,612
371,007 868,017 237,683
3,193
24,264 58,203 -
1,471
- 64,244 -
64,276
395,271 990,464 237,683
46,453,406 16,721,075 191,757,112 93,456
540,339 - 3,187,364 -
191,590 1,235,281 17,437,890 4,772,241
$ 47,185,335 $ 17,956,356 $ 212,382,366 $ 4,865,697
EXHIBIT 5
49
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for sales and services
Other
Total Operating Revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES
Employee expense
Utilities
Repairs and maintenance
Supplies and services
Insurance
Depreciation
Total Operating Expenses
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Intergovernmental
Investment earnings
Contributions
Interest expense
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets
Net Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
AND TRANSFERS
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
TRANSFERS IN
TRANSFERS OUT
CHANGE IN NET POSITION
NET POSITION, BEGINNING
NET POSITION, ENDING
See notes to financial statements.
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Sewage
Disposal
Works
Water Stormwater
Utility Utility
$ 12,592,624 $ 9,223,000 $ 4,972,308
12,463 49,979 60
12,605,087 9,272,979 4,972,368
3,406,154
2,943,258
1,305,530
757,125
827,417
28,525
851,294
207,802
88,050
1,529,394
1,533,566
483,611
101,283
87,170
58,444
3,425,283
1,212,928
1,921,046
10,070,533
6,812,141
3,885,206
2,534,554 2,460,838 1,087,162
-
-
54,169
171,508
224,393
330,956
-
-
415,924
(1,655,356)
(819,270)
(1,989,336)
1,545
741
(12,629)
(1,482,303)
(594,136)
(1,200,916)
1,052,251
1,866,702
(113,754)
69,575 19,380 12,343, 834
- 949,471 483,282
(174,562) (142,884) -
947,264 2,692,669 12,713,362
29,466,324 31,358,499 70,062,557
$ 30,413,588 $ 34,051,168 $ 82,775,919
50
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Governmental
Other
Activities -
Parking
Enterprise
Internal
Facilities
Funds
Total
Service Funds
$ 2,173,719 $
5,155,740 $
34,117,391
$ 14,298,761
139,625
39,906
242,033
70,112
2,313,344
5,195,646
34,359,424
14,368,873
832,278
5,242,008
13,729,228
2,443,277
337,524
112,748
2,063,339
37,632
232,103
1,100,492
2,479,741
54,093
525,502
1,661,851
5,733,924
11,643,220
102,058
65,482
414,437
174,646
1,173,158
1,158,982
8,891,397
40,868
3,202,623
9,341,563
33,312,066
14,393,736
(889,279) (4,145,917) 1,047,358 (24,863)
-
2,531,111
2,585,280
-
39,420
30,217
796,494
158,405
79,942
84,280
580,146
-
(176,565)
(1,180)
(4,641,707)
-
(35,663)
(113,620)
(159,626)
2,679
(92,866)
2,530,808
(839,413)
161,084
(982,145)
(1,615,109)
207,945
136,221
194,403
1,524,575
14,151,767 -
414,246
1,695,964
3,542,963 -
(513,374)
-
(830,820) -
(886,870)
1,605,430
17,071,855 136,221
48,072,205
16,3 50,926
195, 310, 511 4,729,476
$ 47,185,335 $
17,956,356 $
212,382,366 $ 4,865,697
EXHIBIT 6
51
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from customers
Cash payments to suppliers for goods and services
Cash payments to employees for services
Other operating receipts
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Transfers from other funds
Transfers to other funds
Contributions
Intergovernmental grant proceeds
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR)
NONCAPHAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of capital assets
Acquisition and construction of capital assets
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Premium on debt issuance
Payment of debt
Interest paid
Intergovernmental grant proceeds
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED FOR) CAPITAL
AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest received
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
POOLED INVESTMENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, ENDING
Business -tune Activities-Entemrise Funds
Sewage
Disposal
Water
Stormwater
Parking
Works
Utility
Utility
Facilities
$ 12,506,959 $
9,088,706
$ 4,902,513 $
2,200,072
(4,011,612)
(1,916,566)
429,089
(1,139,218)
(3,547,490)
(2,764,086)
(1,350,410)
(802,079)
12,463
49,979
60
139,625
4,960,320
4,458,033
3,981,252
398,400
-
949,471
483,282
414,246
(174,562)
(142,884)
-
(513,374)
415,924
79,942
(174,562)
806,587
899,206
(19,186)
1,545
741
-
(1,737,603)
(3,946,290)
(5,747,444)
-
2,028,430
4,844,418
6,346,265
126,133
40,573
48,688
10,819
5,410
(4,731,132)
(4,133,779)
(2,781,935)
(780,290)
(1,668,972)
(834,341)
(2,066,462)
(194,100)
369,602
(6,067,159)
(4,020,563)
(3,869,155)
(842,847)
168,986
220,128
323,127
39,039
(1,112,415)
1,464,185
1,334,430
(424,594)
5,378,404
9,300,325
15,091,620
1,554,289
$ 4,265,989 $
10,764,510 $
16,426,050 $
1,129,695
52
EXHIBIT 7
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Governmental
Other Activities -
Enterprise Internal
$ 4,733,441 $ 33,431,691 $ 14,258,473
(2,961,425) (9,599,732) (12,747,587)
(5,060,149) (13,524,214) (2,364,431)
39,906 242,033 70,112
(3,248,227) 10,549,778 (783,433)
1,695,964 3,542,963
- (830,820)
1,608,855 2,104,721
613,900 613,900
3,918,719 5,430,764
16,500
18,786
2,679
(420,117)
(11,851,454)
-
13,345,246
105,490
(14,822)
(12,441,958)
(2,064)
(4,765,939)
369,602
-
(420,503)
(15,220,227)
2,679
427,981
1,179,261
158,304
677,970
1,939,576
(622,450)
1,701,620
33,026,258
7,585,879
$ 2,379,590 $
34,965,834 $
6,963,429
(Continued)
53
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Operating income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Depreciation
Change in assets and liabilities
(Increase) decrease in receivables
(Increase) decrease in inventories and prepaid items
Increase (decrease)in accounts payable
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities
Increase (decrease) net pension liability
(Increase) decrease in deferred outflows
Increase in deferred inflows
Increase (decrease) in total OPEB liability
Total Adjustments
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
NONCASH CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Contribution of capital assets from outside sources
Contributions of capital assets from Governmental Activities
See notes to financial statements.
Business -type Activities -Enterprise Funds
Sewage
Disposal Water Stormwater Parking
Works Utility Utility Facilities
$ 2,534,554
$ 2,460,838
$ 1,087,162 $
(889,279)
3,425,283
1,212,928
1,921,046
1,173,158
(85,665)
(134,294)
(69,795)
26,353
25,870
(10,125)
19,854
310
(798,386)
749,514
1,067,865
57,659
(6,650)
47,154
3,648
(5,798)
(292,865)
(6,033)
(83,048)
(15,433)
103,382
31,308
28,562
12,149
87,236
129,482
22,337
33,594
(32,439)
(22,739)
(16,379)
5,687
2,425,766
1,997,195
2,894,090
1,287,679
$ 4,960,320
$ 4,458,033
$ 3,981,252 $
398,400
G 60 575 t 10 IRO R d FRR 7aa I _
$ $ $ 7,655,090 $ 194,403
54
EXHIBIT 7
(continued)
Business-tvoe Activities -Enterprise Funds
Governmental
Other Activities -
Enterprise Internal
17—A. Tnf�l Car.,irA F„nAe
$ (4,145,917)
$ 1,047,358
$ (24,863)
1,158,982
8,891,397
40,868
(422,299)
(685,700)
(40,288)
(2,563)
33,346
(173,492)
(18,289)
1,058,363
(664,504)
16,865
55,219
4,620
(142,952)
(540,331)
(98,165)
88,083
263,484
60,190
200,286
472,935
112,201
19,577
(46,293)
-
897,690
9,502,420
(758,570)
$ (3,248,227)
$ 10,549,780
$ (783,433)
$ - $ 4,777,699 $
$ - $ 7,849,493 $
55
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AGENCY FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Accounts receivable
Prepaids
Accrued interest
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Due to other agency
Total Liabilities
See notes to financial statements.
EXHIBIT 8
Agency
Funds
$ 1,921,801
57,633
7,552
3.351
$ 1,990,337
$ 1,990,337
$ 1,990,337
56
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
The notes to financial statements contain a summary of significant accounting policies and other notes
considered necessary for an understanding of the financial statements of the City and are an integral part
of this report. The index to the notes is as follows:
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
2. Deficit Fund Equity
3. Cash on Hand, Deposits, and Investments
4. Notes Receivable
5. Interfund Balances and Transfers
6. Capital Assets
7. Long -Term Debt
8. Risk Management
9. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
10. Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
11. Employee Pension Plans
12. Landfill Closure and Postclosure Care
13. Leases Where City is Lessor
14. Subsequent Events
15. Prospective Accounting Pronouncements
16. Tax Abatements
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Reporting Entity
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, is a municipal corporation governed by an elected mayor and a six -member
council. As required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, these
financial statements present the City and its component units, entities for which the City is considered to
be financially accountable. The City has no blended component units. The discretely presented
component units are reported in separate columns in the government -wide financial statements to
emphasize that they are legally separate from the City.
Discretely Presented Component Units
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency was created under the provisions of Chapter 28E of
the Code of Iowa by the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County. The purpose of the Agency is to provide
solid waste management for the Dubuque metropolitan area. The City appoints a voting majority of the
Agency's governing board and has authority over those persons responsible for the day-to-day operations
of the Agency. The Agency is presented as a proprietary fund type and has a June 30 year end. During
the year ended June 30, 2020, $652,637 of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's
charges for services were related to services provided to the City of Dubuque.
Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of Iowa and
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization was created to render service to the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, on matters of community interest. The Organization's articles
require that its board members include two city council members, the mayor, and the city manager of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa; and in the event of dissolution, any assets or property of the Organization be
transferred to the City of Dubuque, Iowa. During the fiscal year 2008, the City of Dubuque, Iowa
guaranteed debt issued by Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries for the rehabilitation of the Roshek
Building. The Organization is presented as a proprietary fund type and has a December 31 year end.
Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of Iowa
and Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization's purpose is to strengthen the
Dubuque area economy by competitively marketing the area as a destination for conventions, tour groups,
sporting events and individual travelers. The Organization's articles require that its board members
include one City Council member, the City of Dubuque Mayor and the City Manager. In the event of
dissolution, any assets or property of the Organization shall be distributed to the City of Dubuque, Iowa
after paying or making provision for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation. The City collects
hotel/motel taxes and forwards 50% to the CVB as the primary source of funds for its operations. The
CVB is presented as a governmental fund type and has a June 30 year end.
Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries and the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau present their
financial information in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).
Complete financial statements for the Component Units may be obtained from the City of Dubuque's
Finance Department for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and Dubuque Area
Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Economic Development Office for Dubuque Initiatives and
Subsidiaries. These offices are located at: City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Jointly Governed Organizations
The City participates in several jointly governed organizations that provide goods or services to the
citizenry of the City but do not meet the criteria of a joint venture since there is no ongoing financial
interest or responsibility by the participating governments. City officials are members of the following
boards and commissions:
City of Dubuque Conference Board
Dubuque County E-911 Committee
Dubuque Drug Task Force
Government -wide and Fund Financial Statements
The government -wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net position and the statement of
activities) report information on all of the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government and its
component units. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from these
statements. Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental
revenues, are reported separately from business -type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees
and charges for services. Likewise, the primary government is reported separately from the legally
separate component units for which the primary government is financially accountable.
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function or
segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those clearly identifiable with a specific
function or segment. Program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use,
or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and 2)
grants, contributions, and interest restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a
particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not properly included among program revenues are
reported instead as general revenues.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds, proprietary funds, and a fiduciary
fund, even though the latter is excluded from the government -wide financial statements. Major individual
governmental funds and major individual enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund
financial statements.
Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation
The government -wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus
and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary fund and fiduciary fund financial statements.
Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of
the timing of related cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are
levied. Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed
by the provider have been met.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement
focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both
measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the
current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the City
considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal
period (year-end).
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However,
debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and
judgments, are recorded only when payment is due.
Property taxes, franchise taxes, licenses, interest, special assessments, and grants are susceptible to
accrual. Sales taxes are considered measurable and available at the time the underlying transaction
occurs, provided they are collected by the City within 60 days after year-end. All other revenue items are
considered to be measurable and available only when cash is received by the City.
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
The General Fund is the City's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources of
the general government, except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
The Tax Increment Financing Fund is used to account for the receipt of property taxes, for the
payment of projects within the tax increment financing district, and for the payment of remaining
principal and interest costs on the tax increment financing districts' long-term debt service.
The Community Development Fund is used to account for the use of Community Development
Block Grant funds as received from federal and state governmental agencies.
The Debt Service Fund is used to account for the accumulation of resources and payment of
general obligation bond principal and interest from governmental resources and special
assessment bond principal and interest from special assessment levies when the government is
obligated in some manner for the payment.
The City reports the following major proprietary funds:
The Sewage Disposal Works Fund is used to account for the operations of the City's sewage
disposal works and services.
The Water Utility Fund is used to account for the operations of the City's water facilities and
services.
The Stormwater Utility Fund is used to account for the operations of the City's stormwater
services.
The Parking Facilities Fund is used to account for the operations of the City -owned parking
ramps and other parking facilities.
Additionally, the City reports the internal service fund type. Internal service funds are used to account
for general, garage, stores/printing, health insurance, and worker's compensation insurance services
provided by one department to other departments of the City on a cost -reimbursement basis. These funds
cannot be used to support City activities.
Fiduciary funds, other than agency funds, use the economic resources measurement focus and the full
accrual basis of accounting. Agency funds use the full accrual basis of accounting but do not have a
measurement focus and therefore report only assets and liabilities. The City reports Agency Funds to
account for assets held by the City as an agent under the cable franchise agreement, for the Dubuque
Racing Association, and for the decommissioning of the prior Flexsteel site. 60
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
As a general rule the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government -wide financial
statements.
Exceptions to this general rule are charges between the City's water and sewer function and various other
functions of the City. Eliminations of these charges would distort the direct costs and program revenues
reported for the various functions concerned.
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants for goods, services,
or privileges provided, 2) operating grants and contributions, and 3) capital grants and contributions,
including special assessments. Internally dedicated resources are reported as general revenues rather than
as program revenues. Likewise, general revenues include all taxes.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating
revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in
connection with a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of
the City's enterprise funds and of the City's internal service funds are charges to customers for sales and
services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds and internal service funds include the cost of sales and
services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and expenses not
meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the City's policy to use
restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
Assets, Deferred Outflows of Resources, Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net
Position/Fund Balance
Deposits and Investments
The City's cash, pooled cash investments, and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand,
demand deposits, and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the
date of acquisition.
The cash balances of most City funds are pooled and invested. Interest earned on investments is recorded
in the General Fund unless otherwise provided by law. Investments are stated at fair value except for the
investment in the Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust and non-negotiable certificates of deposit which
are valued at amortized cost.
For purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, all short-term cash investments that are highly liquid are
considered to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are readily convertible to known amounts of cash
and, at the day of purchase, have a maturity date no longer than three months.
Receivables and Payables
Activity between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at year-end
are referred to as either "due to/from other funds" (i.e., the current portion of interfund loans) or
"advances to/from other funds" (i.e., the non -current portion of interfund loans). All other outstanding
balances between funds are reported as "due to/from other funds." Any residual balances outstanding
between the governmental activities and business -type activities are reported in the government -wide
financial statements as "internal balances."
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Advances between funds, as reported in the fund financial statements, are offset by a nonspendable fund
balance account in applicable governmental funds to indicate that they are not available for appropriation
and are not expendable available financial resources.
Property tax receivable is recognized in the funds on the levy or lien date, which is the date that the tax
asking is certified by the City to the County Board of Supervisors.
Current year delinquent property tax receivable represents taxes collected by the County but not remitted
to the City at June 30, 2020, and 2020 unpaid taxes. The succeeding year property tax receivable
represents taxes certified by the City to be collected in the next fiscal year for the purposes set out in the
budget for the next fiscal year.
By statute, the City is required to certify its budget to the County Auditor by March 15 of each year for
the subsequent fiscal year. However, by statute, the tax asking and budget certification for the following
fiscal year becomes effective on the first day of that year. Although the succeeding year property tax
receivable has been recorded, the related revenue is reported as a deferred inflow of resources in both the
government -wide and fund financial statements and will not be recognized as revenue until the year for
which it is levied.
Property taxes are levied as of July 1 on property values assessed as of January 1 of the previous year.
The tax levy is divided into two billings. The billings are due September 1 and March 1. On September
30 and March 31, the bill becomes delinquent, and penalties and interest may be assessed by the City.
Special asssessment receivable represents the amounts due from individuals for work done which benefits
their property. These assessments are payable by invidviduals in not less than ten nor more than twenty
annual installments. Each annual installment with interest on the unpaid balance is due on September 30
and is subject to the same interest and penalties as the other tax.
Inventories and Prepaid Items
Inventories included in the governmental funds are valued at cost using the first -in first -out (FIFO)
method. The costs of governmental fund inventories are recorded as expenditures when consumed rather
than when purchased.
Inventories of materials and supplies in the enterprise funds are determined by actual count and priced on
the FIFO method.
Inventories included in internal service funds are stated at cost and consist of consumable supplies. The
cost of these supplies is recorded as an expense at the time they are removed from inventory for use.
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded as
prepaid items. The costs of governmental fund prepaids are recorded as expenditures when consumed
rather than when purchased.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Restricted Assets
Certain proceeds of the City's enterprise fund revenue bonds, as well as certain resources set aside for
their repayment, are classified as restricted assets on the statement of net position because their use is
limited by applicable bond covenants. The "revenue bond operating" account is used to report resources
set aside to subsidize potential deficiencies from the enterprise fund's operation that could adversely
affect debt service payments. The "revenue bond sinking" account is used to segregate resources
accumulated for debt service payments over the next twelve months. The "revenue bond reserve" account
is used to report resources set aside to make up potential future deficiencies in the revenue bond sinking
account.
Certain assets of the special revenue funds and capital project funds are classified as restricted assets
because their use is limited by debt agreement, the City's cable television franchise agreement, or Iowa
Finance Authority housing program agreement.
Certain assets of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency are classified as restricted assets
because their use is restricted by state statute for certain specified uses.
Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, intangibles, and infrastructure assets (e.g.,
roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business -type
activities columns in the government -wide statement of net position and in the proprietary funds
statement of net position. Capital assets are defined by the government as assets with an initial, individual
cost of more than $100,000 for infrastructure and intangible assets, $20,000 for building assets, and
$10,000 for the remaining assets, and an estimated useful life of more than one year. Such assets are
recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets
are recorded at acquisition value at the date of donation. The costs of normal maintenance and repair not
adding to the value of the asset or materially extending asset lives are not capitalized. All of the City's
infrastructure has been recorded, including infrastructure acquired prior to June 30, 1980.
Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed. There was
no interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets of business -type activities to capitalize
with the value of the assets constructed in the current year.
Property, plant, and equipment of the primary government, as well as the component units, are
depreciated using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Assets
Years
Buildings
40 to 125
Improvements other than buildings
15 to 50
Machinery and equipment
2 to 30
Infrastructure and intangibles
15 to 75
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred outflows of resources represent a consumption of net position that applies to a future period(s)
and will not be recognized as an outflow of resources (expense/expenditure) until then. Deferred outflows
of resources consist of unrecognized items not yet charged to pension and OPEB expense and
contributions from the employer after the measurement date but before the end of the employer's
reporting period.
Compensated Absences
The City allows employees to accumulate a limited amount of earned but unused vacation and sick pay
benefits. Vacation pay is payable to employees upon retirement or termination. Sick pay is payable only
upon retirement, in which event, employees with twenty years or more of service are paid 100% of their
accrued sick leave balance over a five year period. All vacation pay and applicable sick pay benefits are
accrued when incurred in the government -wide and proprietary fund financial statements. A liability for
these amounts is reported in governmental funds only if they have matured, for example, as a result of
employee resignations and retirements.
Long -Term Obligations
In the government -wide financial statements and proprietary fund types in the fund financial statements,
long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental
activities, business -type activities, or proprietary fund type statement of net position. Bond premiums and
discounts, and deferred amounts on refunding are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using
the straight-line method. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts, as
well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other
financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuance's are reported as other financing sources while
discounts on debt issuance's are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld
from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures.
Pensions
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources, and deferred inflows
of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about fiduciary net position of the
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System and the Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System
(Systems') and additions to/deductions from the Systems' fiduciary net position have been determined on
the same basis as they are reported by the Systems'. For this purpose, benefit payments (including refunds
of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms.
Investments are reported at fair value. For the governmental activities, the net pension liability is
generally liquidated by the General Fund, Community Development Fund, and Seciton VIII Housing
Fund.
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NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Total OPEB Liability
For purposes of measuring the total OPEB liability, deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB and
OPEB expense, information has been determined based on the City's actuary report. For this purpose,
benefit payments are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. For the
governmental activities, the total OPEB liability is generally liquidated by the General Fund, Community
Development Fund, and Section VIII Housing Fund.
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Deferred inflows of resources represents an acquisition of net position that applies to a future period(s)
and will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. Although certain revenues
are measurable, they are not available. Available means collected within the current year or expected to
be collected soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current year. Deferred inflows of
resources in the governmental fund financial statements represent the amount of assets that have been
recognized, but the related revenue has not been recognized since the assets are not collected within the
current year or expected to be collected soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current
year. Deferred inflows of resources consist of property tax receivable and other receivables not collected
within sixty days after year end.
Deferred inflows of resources in the Statement of Net Position consist of succeeding year property tax
and tax increment financing receivable that will not be recognized as revenue until the year for which
they are levied, and unrecognized items not yet charged to pension and OPEB expense.
Net Position/Fund Balance
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's restricted net position represents outside
third -party restrictions and amounts restricted for minority interest of the Agency. The Agency is
restricted to using certain amounts for purposes specified by state statute. The net position restricted for
minority interest is calculated at 22.7% of unrestricted net position, based on the 1976 revenue bond
resolution authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction of the landfill.
In the government -wide and proprietary fund financial statements, net position is displayed in three
components as follows:
• Net investment in capital assets: This consists of capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation,
less the outstanding balances of any bonds, notes or other borrowings that are attributable to the
acquisition, construction, or improvement of those assets. Net investment in capital assets
excludes unspent debt proceeds. Unspent debt proceeds were $4,034,501 for the governmental
activities and $2,448,390 for business -type activities.
• Restricted: This consists of net position that is legally restricted by outside parties or by law
through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. Net position restricted through enabling
legislation as of June 30, 2020 consists of $5,055 for debt service and $57,032 for employee
benefits. All other restrictions are by outside parties through grants, debt agreements or donors.
• Unrestricted: This consists of net position that does not meet the definition of restricted or net
investment in capital assets.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
In the governmental fund financial statements, fund balances are classified as follows:
• Nonspendable: Nonspendable fund balances cannot be spent because they are not expected to be
converted to cash or they are legally or contractually required to remain intact.
• Restricted: Restricted fund balances are restricted to specific purposes when constraints placed
on the use of the resources are either externally imposed by creditors, grantor or state or federal
laws or imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
• Committed: Committed fund balances can be used only for specific purposes determined
pursuant to constraints formally imposed by the City Council through resolution approved prior
to year-end. Those committed amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the City
Council removes or changes the specified use by resolution.
• Assigned: Assigned fund balances contain self-imposed constraints of the government to be used
for a particular purpose. Intent can be expressed by the City Council or by an official or body to
which the City Council delegates the authority. The City Council has by resolution delegated the
authority to the City Manager, and Director of Finance and Budget.
• Unassigned: Unassigned fund balances are amounts not included in the other spendable
classifications. Positive unassigned fund balance amount is only appropriate in the general fund.
However in governmental funds, other than the general fund, if expenditures incurred for specific
purposes exceed the amounts that are restricted, committed, or assigned to those purposes, it may
be necessary to report a negative unassigned fund balance in that fund.
Sometimes the government will fund outlays for a particular purpose from both restricted and unrestricted
resources (the total of committed, assigned, and unassigned fund balance). In order to calculate the
amounts to report as restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned fund balance in the governmental
fund financial statements a flow assumption must be made about the order in which the resources are
considered to be applied. It is the government's policy to consider restricted fund balance to have been
depleted before using any of the components of unrestricted fund balance. Further, when the components
of unrestricted fund balance can be used for the same purpose, committed fund balance is depleted first,
followed by assigned fund balance. Unassigned fund balance is applied last.
The budget guideline of the City of Dubuque maintains a General Fund working balance or operating
reserve of 20% of the total General Fund operating revenue requirements. An operating reserve or
working balance must be carried into a fiscal year to pay operating costs until tax money, or other
anticipated revenue is received.
The State of Iowa recommends a reasonable amount for a working balance as (a) anticipated revenues for
the first three months of the fiscal year, less anticipated expenditures or (b) 5% of the total General Fund
operating budget, excluding fringes and tort liability expenses.
The City's rating agency, Moody's Investor Service, recommends a reserve balance of at least 10% for
"A" rated cities. This is based on the fact that a large portion of the revenue sources are beyond the City's
control and therefore uncertain.
None of the City's policies qualify as stabilization arrangements.
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DUNE 30. 2020
NOTE 1— SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Budgets and Budgetary Accounting
The budgetary comparison and related disclosures are reported as Required Supplementary Information.
Other Significant Accounting Policies
Other significant accounting policies are set forth in the financial statements and the notes thereto.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 2 — DEFICIT FUND EQUITY
The following funds have deficit net position amounts as of June 30, 2020:
Internal Service Funds:
General Service
$ 652,820
The General Service deficit will be addressed during next fiscal year's reallocation of expenses.
NOTE 3 — CASH ON HAND, DEPOSITS, AND INVESTMENTS
Cash on Hand. Cash on hand represents authorized change funds and petty cash funds used for current
operating purposes. The carrying amount at year-end was $11,261 for the City and $1,200 for the
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
Deposits. At year-end, the City's carrying amount of deposits was $61,227,976, and the bank balance was
$62,024,494. The City's deposits in banks at June 30, 2020, were entirely covered by federal depository
insurance or by the State Sinking Fund in accordance with Chapter 12C of the Code of Iowa. This
chapter provides for additional assessments against the depositories to insure there will be no loss of
public funds.
The carrying amount of deposits for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency was
$13,322,551, and the bank balance was $13,322,551. The Agency's deposits in banks at June 30, 2020,
were entirely covered by federal depository insurance or by the State Sinking Fund in accordance with
Chapter 12C of the Code of Iowa.
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 3 — CASH ON HAND, DEPOSITS, AND INVESTMENTS (continued)
Investments. As of June 30, 2020, the City had the following investments and maturities. (The City
assumes callable bonds will not be called):
Investment Maturities (In Years)
Investment Type
Less Than 1
1 to 5 6 to 10
More than 10
Total
Money Market Funds-
U.S. Treasury
$ 1,962,700
$ - $ -
$ -
$ 1,962,700
U.S. Treasury Securities
2,097,587
1,859,971 -
3,235,784
7,193,342
Federal Agency Obligations
2,912,787
12,034,640 2,399,028
4,906,284
22,252,739
Corporate Stock
89,727
- -
-
89,727
$ 7,062,801
$ 13,894,611 $ 2,399,028
$ 8,142,068
$ 31,498,508
The City and the Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency are authorized by statute to invest public
funds in obligations of the United States government, its agencies and instrumentality's; certificates of
deposit or other evidences of deposit at federally insured depository institutions approved by the City
Council or Board of Trustees and the Treasurer of the State of Iowa; prime eligible bankers acceptances;
certain high rated commercial paper; perfected repurchase agreements; certain registered open-end
management investment companies; certain joint investment trusts; and warrants or improvement
certificates of a drainage district.
Corporate stock was donated in 1957 to the City to establish the Ella Lyons Peony Trail Permanent Trust
Fund.
The City uses the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles based on
the valuation inputs used to measure the fair value of the asset. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets. Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs. Level 3 inputs are
significant unobservable inputs.
All of the City's investments, except for U.S. Treasury Securities, Federal Agency Obligations, and
Managed Accounts L/T CD which were valued by the custodians of the securities using pricing models
based on credit quality, time to maturity, stated interest rates, and market -rate assumptions (Level 2
inputs), were determined using the last reported sales price at current exchange rates. (Level 1 inputs)
Interest Rate Risk. The City's investment policy limits the investment of operating funds (funds expected
to be expended in the current budget year or within 15 months of receipt) to instruments that mature
within 397 days. Funds not identified as operating funds may be invested in instruments with maturities
longer than 397 days, but the maturities shall be consistent with the needs and use of the City.
Credit Risk. The City's investment policy limits investments in commercial paper and other corporate
debt to the top two highest classifications. The City did not invest in any commercial paper or other
corporate debt during the year. The City's investments in Money Market Funds and US Agencies were
rated AAA.
Concentration of Credit Risk. The City's investment policy does not allow for a prime bankers'
acceptance or commercial paper and other corporate debt balances to be greater than ten percent of its
total deposits and investments. The policy also limits the amount that can be invested in a single issue to
five percent of its total deposits and investments. The City held no such investments during the year.
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 3 — CASH ON HAND, DEPOSITS, AND INVESTMENTS (continued)
Custodial Credit Risk - Deposits. In the case of deposits, this is the risk that in the event of a bank failure,
the City's deposits may not be returned to it. The City's deposits are entirely covered by federal
depository insurance or by the State Sinking Fund in accordance with Chapter 12C of the Code of Iowa.
This chapter provides for additional assessments against the depositories to insure there will be no loss of
public funds.
Custodial Credit Risk — Investments. For an investment, this is the risk that, in the event of the failure of
the counterparty, the City will not be able to recover the value of its investments or collateral securities
that are in the possession of an outside party. The City had no custodial risk with regards to investments,
since all investments were held by the City or its agent in the City's name.
Due to legal and budgetary reasons, the General Fund is assigned a portion of the investments earnings
associated with other funds. These funds are the employee benefits, community development, road use
tax, cable TV, general construction, transit system, general service, garage service, and stores/printing
funds.
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency had a money market account valued at $1,487,929
as of June 30, 2020.
A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the government -wide statement of net position for
the primary government and statement of fiduciary assets and liabilities follows:
Cash on hand $ 11,261
Carrying amount of deposits 61,227,976
Carrying amount of investments 31,498,508
Total $ 92,737,745
Government -wide
Cash and pooled cash investments $ 78,184,073
Cash and pooled cash investments - temporarily restricted 12,562,459
Cash and pooled cash investments - permanently restricted 69,412
Fiduciary
Cash and pooled cash investments 1,921,801
Total $ 92,737,745
A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the government -wide statement of net position for the
Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency follows:
Cash on hand
Carrying amount of deposits
Total
Cash and pooled cash investments
Cash and pooled cash investments - temporarily restricted
Total
$ 1,200
13,322,551
$ 13,323,751
$ 7,962,484
5,361,267
$ 13,323,751
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 3 — CASH ON HAND, DEPOSITS, AND INVESTMENTS (continued)
A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the government -wide statement of net position for the
Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries (December 31, 2019) follows:
Deposits
$
10,976,497
Beneficial interest in assets held by others
1,420,609
Total
$
12,397,106
Cash and pooled cash investments
$
10,976,497
Cash and pooled cash investments -temporarily restricted
1,420,609
Total
$
12,397,106
A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the government -wide statement of net position for the
Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau (June 30, 2020) follows:
Deposits
$
347,963
Total
$
347,963
Cash and pooled cash investments
$
112,376
Cash and pooled cash investments -temporarily restricted
235,587
Total
$
347,963
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 4 — NOTES RECEIVABLE
The City provides low interest and no interest loans to promote economic and community development,
provide opportunities for home ownership to low and moderate income citizens and improve rental
properties for low income citizens. Loans may contain a forgivable portion if recipient meets specific
conditions such as job creation for economic development or residency requirements community
development. Loans are secured by mortgage liens against the property.
At June 30, 2020 the City had the following notes receivable.
Original
Interest
Current
Balance
Rate
Issued
Maturity
Balance
Portion
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program
Harry & Rosey's
$ 300,000
3 %
2011
7/1/2031
$ 226,568
$ 17,766
Clark Wolff
150,000
3
2001
5/l/2022
17,785
9,556
Gronen Adaptive
300,000
2
2006
5/l/2036
148,552
8,043
Plastic Center, Inc.
270,000
3
2020
6/l/2040
50,044
-
HJD Landlord LLC
466,000
3
2016
4/l/2036
466,000
4,111
Interstate Building LLP
300,000
3
2010
9/22/2015
219,137
18,540
Urban Development
Action Grant
40 Main, LLC - Note A
300,000
-
2009
6/30/2036
241,250
16,250
Downtown Housing Incentive Loan
Caradco Landlord, LLC
4,500,000
3
2012
6/l/2030
3,299,296
119,314
40 Main Real Estate Loan
156,583
-
2009
8/l/2022
156,583
-
Sales Tax Construction
DB&T Community
Development Corporation
1,700,000
-
2012
2/l/2032
1,700,000
1,700,000
$ 6,525,215
$ 1,893,580
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 4 — NOTES RECEIVABLE (continued)
Interest
Current
Rate
Balance
Portion
Community Development Installment Loans Receivables
Residential Rehabilitation Installment Loan Programs
First Time Home Buyers
6 %$
249,879
$ 57,000
Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP)
6
25,120
4,000
Homebuyers Assistance Program
6
1,294,797
109,000
Infill
6
221,652
1,000
RRP Reserve
-
160,601
55,000
Washington Neighborhood Revitalize
-
38,304
1,000
The Accessibility Rehabilitation Program (for rentals)
6
306,019
4,000
Iowa Finance Authority
-
896,029
23,373
HOME Program (1)
-
135,086
17,000
Historic Preservation Revolving Loan Fund/Historic
Preservation Housing Forgivable Loan Program
6
34,248
5,000
MicroLending
-
89,987
6,000
TIF Receivables
Roasting Solutions
-
289,800
289,800
$
3,741,522
$ 572,173
(1) Principal payments deferred if one tenant is low income
At December 31, 2019, Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries had the following notes receivable:
City of Dubuque, 5.00%, unsecured, matures July 2023 $ 152,332
Less: current maturities (47,065)
Noncurrent portion $ 105,267
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 5 — INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS
Interfund balances at June 30, 2020, include amounts due to/from other funds. Interfund balances are as follows:
Due From Due To
Other Funds Other Funds
Governmental activities:
General Fund $ 456,500 $ -
Nonmajor Governmental - 456,500
$ 456,500 $ 456,500
These balances result from a time lag between the date that 1) transactions are recorded in the accounting system, and
2) payments between funds are made.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 5 — INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS (continued)
Interfund transfers for the year ended June 30, 2020, consisted of the following:
Transfers From
Tax
Sewer
Increment
Nonmajor
Disposal
Water
Parking
Transfer to
General
Financing
Governmental
Works
Utility
Facilities
Total
General
$
$ 433,860
$ 3,787,970
$ 174,562
$ 142,884
$ -
$ 4,539,276
Tax increment
financing
-
-
-
-
513,374
513,374
Community
development
100,000
11,000
-
-
111,000
Debt service
1,109,870
6,298,308
921,184
-
8,329,362
Nonmajor
Governmental
538,407
2,320,880
793,901
-
3,653,188
Water utility
-
942,591
6,880
-
949,471
Stormwater utility
299,600
-
183,682
-
483,282
Parking facilities
-
414,246
-
-
414,246
Nonmajor enterprise
1,695,964
-
-
-
-
1,695,964
$ 3,643,841
$ 10,509,885
$ 5,704,617
$ 174,562
$ 142,884
$ 513,374
$ 20,689,163
Net capital assets of $7,655,090 and $194,403 were transferred from governmental capital assets to Storm Water Utility and Parking Facilities,
respectively. The transfer was reported as a capital contribution in the Storm Water Utility and Parking Facilities Funds. No amounts were reported in
the governmental funds, as the amounts did not involve the transfer of financial resources.
Transfers are used to (1) move revenues from the fund that statute or budget requires to collect them to the fund that statute or budget requires to expend
them, (2) move receipts restricted to debt service from the funds collecting the receipts to the debt service fund as debt service payments become due, (3)
use unrestricted revenues collected in the general fund to finance various programs accounted for in other funds in accordance with budgetary
authorizations, and (4) fund capital projects.
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 6 — CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2020, was as follows:
Primary Government:
Governmental activities:
Beginning Transfers
Transfers
Ending
Balance hi
Out
Increases
Decreases
Balance
Capital assets, not being
depreciated:
Land
$ 78,777,621 $
$
$ 1,005,397
$ (451,489)
$ 79,331,529
Construction in Progress
56,019,935
(7,849,493)
17,549,977
(6,463,664)
59,256,755
Total Capital assets, not
being depreciated
134,797,556
(7,849,493)
18,555,374
(6,915,153)
138,588,284
Capital assets, being
depreciated:
Buildings
141,858,066
271,247
(2,573,477)
139,555,836
Improvements other
than buildings
25,455,654
785,234
(1,514,202)
24,726,686
Machinery and equipment
51,673,620
3,624,057
(2,916,035)
52,381,639
Infrastructure
236,909,111
2,627,476
(96,177)
239,440,410
Total capital assets, being
depreciated
455,896,451
7,308,014
(7,099,891)
456,104,574
Less accumulated
depreciation for:
Buildings
(45,863,885)
(2,398,084)
2,509,135
(45,752,834)
Improvements other
than buildings
(12,474,217)
(880,192)
614,834
(12,739,575)
Machinery and Equipment
(29,858,954)
(3,297,882)
2,745,936
(30,410,900)
Infrastructure
(82,277,181)
(3,725,891)
76,942
(85,926,130)
Total accumulated
depreciation
(170,474,237)
(10,302,049)
5,946,847
(174,829,436)
Total capital assets, being
depreciated, net
285,422,214
(2,994,035)
(1,153,044)
281,275,135
Governmental activities
capital assets, net
$ 420,219,770 $
$ (7,849,493)
$ 15,561,339
$ (8,068,197)
$ 419,863,419
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 6 — CAPITAL ASSETS (continued)
Business -type activities:
Beginning Transfers
Balance In
Capital assets, not being
depreciated:
Land $ 24,805,263 $ - $
Construction in progress 11,853,774 7,849,493 _
Total Capital assets, not
being depreciated 36,659,037 7,849,493
Capital assets, being
depreciated:
Buildings
159,586,137
Improvements other
than buildings
177,818,388
Machinery and equipment
113,861,028
Total capital assets, being
depreciated
451,265,553
Less accumulated
depreciation for:
Buildings
(55,366,625)
Improvements other
than buildings
(36,575,209)
Machinery and equipment
(44,480,324)
Total accumulated
depreciation
(136,422,158)
Total capital assets, being
depreciated, net
314,843,395
Transfers Ending
Out Increases Decreases Balance
$ - $ (11,440) $ 24,793,823
17,557,084 (3,147,026) 34,113,325
- 17,557,084 (3,158,466) 58,907,148
- -
(346,112)
159,240,025
- 916,199
(184,291)
178,550,296
- 2,922,367
(1,709,810)
115,073,585
- 3,838,566
(2,240,213)
452,863,906
- (2,118,361)
346,112
(57,138,874)
- (3,004,617)
147,340
(39,432,486)
_ - (3,768,419)
1,542,838
(46,705,905)
- (8,891,397)
2,036,290
(143,277,265)
- (5,052,831)
(203,923)
309,586,641
Business -type activities
capital assets, net $ 351,502,432 $ 7,849,493 $ $ 12,504,253 $ (3,362,389) $ 368,493,789
77
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 6 — CAPITAL ASSETS (continued)
Depreciation expense was charged to functions/programs for the primary government as follows:
Governmental activities:
Public safety
$ 929,175
Public works
6,155,998
Health and social services
5,496
Culture and recreation
2,260,698
Community and economic development
68,541
General government
841,274
Capital assets held by the government's internal service funds are
charged to various functions based on their usage of their assets
40,867
Total depreciation expense - governmental activities
$ 10,302,049
Business -type activities:
Sewage disposal works
$ 3,425,283
Water utility
1,212,928
Stormwater utility
1,921,046
Parking facilities
1,173,158
Refuse collection
317,135
Salt
27,639
Transit system
814,208
Total depreciation expense - business -type activities
$ 8,891,397
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 6 — CAPITAL ASSETS (continued)
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (Component Unit):
Capital assets, not being
depreciated:
Land
Construction in progress
Total Capital assets, not
being depreciated
Capital assets, being
depreciated:
Buildings
Improvements other
than buildings
Machinery and equipment
Total capital assets, being
depreciated
Less accumulated
depreciation for:
Buildings
Improvements other
than buildings
Machinery and equipment
Total accumulated
depreciation
Total capital assets, being
depreciated, net
Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Solid Waste, capital assets
Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Balance
$ 2,737,804 $ - $ - $ 2,737,804
556,340 2,990,607 (251,348) 3,295,599
3,294,144 2,990,607 (251,348) 6,033,403
386,779
386,779
16,901,278 251,348 (1,249,069) 15,903,557
4,112,793 332,000 (454,625) 3,990,168
21,400,850 583,348 (1,703,694) 20,280,504
(74,124) (13,938)
(88,062)
(7,467,760) (351,046) 1,249,069 (6,569,737)
(2,804,766) (199,240) 234,025 (2,769,981)
(10,346,650) (564,224) 1,483,094 (9,427,780)
11,054,200 19,124 (220,600) 10,852,724
$ 14,348,344 $ 3,009,731 $ (471,948) $ 16,886,127
Depreciation expense of $564,224 was charged to the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 6 — CAPITAL ASSETS (continued)
Dubuque Initiatives (Component Unit):
Beginning
Ending
Balance Increases
Decreases Balance
Capital assets, not being
depreciated:
Land
$ 100,000 $
$ (100,000) $
Total Capital assets, not
being depreciated
100,000
(100,000)
Capital assets, being
depreciated:
Buildings & Land
Improvements
12,000,000
(12,000,000)
Other Property
31,735
(31,735)
Total capital assets, being
depreciated
12,031,735
(12,031,735)
Less accumulated
depreciation for:
Buildings
(472,744)
(474,665)
947,409
Improvements other
than buildings
(30,629)
(73)
30,702
Total accumulated
depreciation
(503,373)
(474,738)
978,111
Total capital assets, being
depreciated, net
11,528,362
(474,738)
(11,053,624)
Dubuque Initiatives,
capital assets
$ 11,628,362
$ (474,738)
$ (11,153,624) $
The Dubuque Initiatives component unit entered into an agreement to sell the Roshek Building in exchange for cash proceeds of $9,527,861 and
various other non -cash considerations of $2,472,139. As a result of this transaction, Roshek Building, LLC results from operations have been
reported as miscellaneous income on the government wide statement of net position.
80
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT
General Obligation Bonds. The City issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the
acquisition and construction of major capital facilities. General obligation bonds have been issued for
both governmental and business -type activities. The original amount of general obligation bonds issued
in prior years was $114,120,500. During fiscal year 2020, the City issued $4,240,000 of general
obligation bonds, which was used for a current refunding of bonds. The City refunded $4,370,000 of
general obligation bonds. The refunding was undertaken to reduce total debt service payments. The
results of the transaction is a reduction of $193,675 in future debt service payments for an economic gain
of $167,292.
General obligation bonds are direct obligations and pledge the full faith and credit of the City. These
bonds generally are issued as serial bonds with varying amounts of principal maturing annually and with
interest payable semi-annually. General obligation bonds outstanding at June 30, 2020, are as follows:
Amount Amount
Date of Interest Originally Outstanding
Purpose Issue Maturity Dates Rates Issued End of Year
Corporate Purpose Series 2012A
03/15/2012
06/01/14-06/01/31
2.00-3.00
$ 4,380,000 $
2,890,000
Corporate Purpose
and Refund Series 2012B
03/15/2012
06/01/13-06/01/31
2.00-3.13
7,495,000
4,900,000
Corporate Purpose
06/28/2012
06/01/14-06/01/32
2.00-3.90
6,965,000
4,810,000
(taxable) Series 2012C
Corporate Purpose Series 2012D
06/28/2012
06/01/14-06/01/32
2.00-3.46
7,175,000
-
Corporate Purpose Series 2012E
12/12/2012
06/01/14-06/01/32
2.00-3.00
3,640,000
2,190,000
Corporate Purpose
(taxable) Series 2012F
12/10/2012
06/01/14-06/01/22
1.00-2.20
1,035,000
275,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2012H
12/10/2012
06/01/15-06/01/32
2.00-3.00
2,385,000
1,520,000
Corporate Purpose (taxable)
and Refund Series 2012I
12/04/2013
06/01/13-06/01/21
0.30-2.20
7,285,000
50,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2014B
12/08/2014
06/01/16-06/01/34
3.00-3.65
18,835,000
15,845,000
Corporate Purpose (taxable)
Series 2014C
12/08/2014
06/01/16-06/01/34
3.00-4.16
7,615,000
7,045,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2016A
04/04/2016
06/01/17-06/01/35
2.00-3.75
2,830,000
2,310,000
Corporate Purpose Refunding
Series 2016B
04/04/2016
06/01/16-06/01/28
2.00-3.00
10,920,000
5,025,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2016C
04/04/2016
06/01/17-06/01/35
2.00-3.13
4,145,000
3,420,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2017A
04/17/2017
06/01/18-06/01/30
3.00
8,495,000
4,925,000
Corporate Purpose
Refunding Series 2017B
04/17/2017
06/01/18-06/01/30
3.00
9,745,500
7,730,000
Corporate Purpose
Refunding Series 2017C
04/17/2017
06/01/18-06/01/30
3.00-3.45
2,120,000
1,745,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2018A
03/19/2018
06/01/18-06/01/31
3.00-4.00
4,950,000
4,300,000
Corporate Purpose
Refunding Series 2018B
03/19/2018
06/01/18-06/01/26
3.00-3.15
1,005,000
785,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2019A
06/20/2019
06/01/22-06/01/39
3.00
2,240,000
2,240,000
Corporate Purpose Series 2019B
06/20/2019
06/20/20-06/01/27
3.00
860,000
755,000
Corporate Purpose
Refunding Series 2019C
07/03/2019
06/01/20-06/01/32
3.00
4,240,000
3,905,000
$ 118,360,500 $
76,665,000
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for general obligation bonds are as follows:
Fiscal Year
June 30
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026-2030
2031-2035
2036-2039
Total
Governmental Activities
Principal
$ 4,578,192
3,452,405
3,334,048
3,079,188
3,186,488
15,692,123
7,268,961
593,748
$ 41,185,153
Interest
$ 1,227,824
1,108,727
1,022,235
936,395
856,404
2,945,283
746,305
74,959
$ 8,918,132
Business -type Activities
Principal
Interest
$ 2,916,809
$ 1,097,008
3,007,595
1,013,605
3,065,952
927,079
3,020,812
835,757
2,983,512
745,541
13,807,558
2,382,542
6,596,358
556,627
81,251
6,191
$ 35,479,847 $ 7,564,350
Tax Increment Financing Bonds. The City issues tax increment financing bonds to provide funds for
urban renewal projects. The City pledges property tax revenues from the tax increment financing districts
to pay debt service. These bonds are generally issued as serial bonds with varying amounts of principal
maturing annually and with interest payable semi-annually. Tax increment financing bonds outstanding at
June 30, 2020, are as follows:
Amount Amount
Date of Interest Originally Outstanding Current
Purpose Issue Maturity Dates Rates Issued End of Year Portion
Diamond Jo Parking Ramp 10/16/07 06/01/11-06/01/37 7.50% $ 23,025,000 $ 18,985,000 $ 590,000
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for tax increment financing bonds are as follows:
Fiscal Year
June 30
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026-2030
2031-2035
2036-2037
Total
Governmental Activities
Principal
$ 590,000
635,000
680,000
730,000
785,000
4,910,000
7,045,000
3,610,000
$ 18,985,000
Interest
$ 1,423,875
1,379,625
1,332,000
1,281,000
1,226,250
5,173,625
3,014,625
411,000
$ 15,242,000
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Revenue Bonds. The City also issues bonds where the City pledges income derived from the acquired or
constructed assets to pay debt service. These bonds are generally issued as serial bonds with varying
amounts of principal maturing annually and with interest payable semi-annually. Revenue bonds
outstanding at June 30, 2020, are as follows:
Date of
Purpose
Issue
Maturity Dates
Water Utility Series 2008D
11/04/2008
06/01/10-06/01/23
Water Utility Series 201OD
09/21/2010
06/01/12-06/01/30
Sales Tax Incremental 2014
06/14/2014
06/01/23-06/01/29
Sales Tax Incremental 2015A
06/15/2015
06/01/23-06/01/31
Amount Amount
Interest Originally Outstanding
Rates Issued End of Year
3.00-5.00 % $ 1,195,000
$ 315,000
2.00-4.00 5,700,000
3,850,000
4.00-5.00 7,190,000
7,190,000
3.25-4.00 20,800,000
20,800,000
$ 34,885,000
$ 32,155,000
The City has pledged future water customer revenues, net of specified operating expenses, to repay
$1,195,000 of water revenue bonds, issued in November 2008, to provide financing for water main
replacements and repairs, construction of water main extensions, and the acquisition and installation of a
pump station radio communication equipment and facilities. The bonds are payable solely from water
customer net operating revenues and are payable through 2023. The City has pledged future water
customer revenues, net of specified operating expenses, to repay $5,700,000 of water revenue bonds,
issued in November 2010, to provide funds to pay costs of constructing and equipping improvements,
and extensions to the municipal water system. The bonds are payable solely from water customer net
operating revenues and are payable through 2030. Net operating income is expected to equal or exceed
125% of the annual principal and interest payments on both bonds.
The City shall at all times prescribe, fix, and maintain and collect rates, fees and other charges for their
services and facilities furnished by the system that are fully sufficient at all times which will (a) equal at
least 125% of the debt service requirement of all bonds and parity obligations then outstanding for the
year of computation; (b) enable the City to make all required payments, if any, into the debt service
reserve fund. For the current year, principal and interest paid and total customer net revenues (operating
revenues, plus interest earnings, plus depreciation expense) were $501,658 and $3,898,159, respectively.
Except with respect to the Senior SRF Bonds, or any future SRF bonds, the City covenants to establish
and maintain a debt service reserve fund in the amount determined to be a reasonable reserve for the
payment of principal and interest on the Bonds and outstanding parity obligations, (b) the maximum
annual principal and interest requirements on the bonds and outstanding parity obligations, or (c) 125%
of the average annual principal and interest requirements on the bonds.
During the year ended June 30, 2020, the City was in compliance with the revenue bonds' provisions.
Pursuant to the Master Resolutions, approved by the City Council, Sales Tax Increment Revenues
received as a result of the Flood Mitigation Program under the Award Agreement shall be applied solely
for the benefit of the holders of the Series 2016A Bonds $20,800,000, and outstanding from time to time,
any other Senior Bonds, the Series 2014 Bonds, $7,190,000 and any other second lien bonds that may be
issued in the future under the Master Resolution. The bonds provide financing for costs for acquisition,
construction and installation and equipping of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project.
The total principal and interest remaining to be paid on all revenue bonds is $39,908,833.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
The City issued $7,190,000 Sales Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, June 2014 and $20,800,000 June 2016,
for the purpose of paying costs of the acquisition, construction and installation and equipping of the Bee
Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project. The master resolution establishes a Debt Service Reserve
Account that may secure one or more series of Bonds. Upon the issuance of the Series 2016A Bonds a
deposit of $2,080,000 was made into the Debt Service Reserve Account, and the Series 2016A Bonds
shall be secured by amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Account. The Series 2014 Bonds are
revenue bonds secured by and payable as provided in the Master Resolution from all Pledged Revenues
which are pledged under the Master Resolution to the payment of the principal and interest of the Series
2014 Bonds. There shall be no deposit made into the Debt Service Reserve Account for Series 2014
Bonds, there is no debt service reserve requirement applicable to the Series 2014 Bonds, and Series 2014
Bonds shall not be secured by any amounts held in the Debt Service Reserve Account.
Revenue bond debt service requirements to maturity are as follows:
Fiscal Year
Business -type Activities
June 30
Principal
Interest
2021
$ 340,000 $
922,698
2022
355,000
910,598
2023
2,490,000
897,275
2024
3,535,000
1,139,525
2025
3,680,000
1,000,844
2026-2030
16,030,000
2,547,493
2031
5,725,000
335,400
Total
$ 32,155,000 $
7,753,833
Notes Payable. Notes payable have been issued to
provide funds for economic development and for the
purchase of capital assets. Notes payable at June 30,
2020, are as follows:
Amount
Amount
Date of
Interest Originally
Outstanding Current
Purpose
Issue Maturity Dates
Rates Issued
End of Year Portion
40 Main LLC
08/06/09 06/30/11-06/30/21
6.50 % $ 690,529
$ 91,860 $ 91,860
During Fiscal Year 2010, the City issued $690,529 Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Notes,
Taxable Series 2009 (40 Main LLC Project). Interest is payable each December 31 and June 30 at a rate
of 6.50%. Principal payments are due each December 31 and June 30 and range from $24,764 to $45,195
with final maturity in 2021. The proceeds were used for the construction of eighteen apartments for
market -rate rental and 7,800 square feet of retail space by the Developer on the Development Property in
accordance with the terms of the Development Agreement. The debt is owned by Premier Bank and;
therefore, constitutes a direct borrowing.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for notes payable are as follows:
Fiscal Year Governmental Activities
June 30 Principal Interest
2021 $ 91,860 $ 3,549
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Capital Loan Notes. Revenue capital loan notes have been issued for the planning and construction of
sewer, stormwater, and water capital projects through the State of Iowa State Revolving Loan Funds. The
City issued an additional $5,000 of SRF debt in 2020 as part of the Bee Branch stormwater construction
project, $5,000 for green alley projects reducing stormwater run off, $80,136 for the Catfish Creek
stabilization project, $1,120,000 for CIWA purchase, $866,260 for Kerper sewer project, $2,400,024 for
Roosevelt tower, $31,678 for Eagle Point Park project, and $5,970,053 for upper Bee Branch culverts.
The City has pledged income derived from the acquired or constructed assets to pay debt service. Capital
loan notes payable at June 30, 2020, are as follows:
Purpose
Date
Authorized
Final
Maturity
Date
Clear Wells
10/18/07
06/01/28
West 32nd St. Detention Basin
01/14/09
06/01/28
North Catfish Creek Stormwater
01/13/10
06/01/30
North Catfish Creek Sewer
01/13/10
06/01/30
Water Meter Replacement
02/12/10
06/01/30
Water and Resource Recovery Center
08/18/10
06/01/39
Bee Branch Stormwater
10/27/10
06/01/41
Cogeneration
05/17/13
06/01/33
Meter Replacement Sewer
05/31/13
06/01/30
Bee Branch Stormwater
06/19/15
06/01/37
CIWA Purchase
07/07/17
06/01/37
Roosevelt Tower
09/22/17
06/01/40
Kerper Blvd
03/08/19
06/01/38
Bee Branch Culverts
06/07/19
06/01/40
Interest
Rates
Amount
Authorized
Amount
Outstanding
End of Year
Current
Portion
2.00 % $
1,037,000
$ 435,000
$ 48,000
2.00
1,847,000
876,000
98,000
2.00
800,000
463,000
40,000
2.00
912,000
529,000
46,000
2.00
7,676,000
1,991,000
154,000
2.00
74,285,000
57,961,000
2,538,000
3.25
7,850,000
6,224,000
211,000
2.00
3,048,000
2,116,000
144,000
3.25
3,058,000
1,991,000
154,000
1.43
32,446,000
27,682,726
1,176,000
2.00
10,198,000
4,908,761
512,000
2.00
4,400,000
2,844,187
181,000
0.75
2,763,000
2,201,642
118,000
2.00
16,382,000
6,742,332
674,000
$
166,702,000
$ 116,965,648
$ 6,094,000
On October 18, 2007 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Drinking Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $1.037 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the clear well improvements by the Water Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is 2.00%.
Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2008, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2028.The note payable
is payable solely from the Water Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore,
constitutes direct borrowing.
On January 14, 2009 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $1.847 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the West 32nd Stormwater Detention Basin improvements by the Stormwater Fund. The interest
rate for this line of credit is 2.00%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2009, with the last payment in
Fiscal Year 2028.The note payable is payable solely from the Stormwater Fund. The debt is owned by
the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On January 13, 2010 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $800,000. This line of credit was issued to
finance the North Catfish Creek improvements by the Stormwater Fund. The interest rate for this line of
credit is 2.00%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2010, with the last payment in Fiscal Year
2030.The note payable is payable solely from the Stormwater Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa
Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On January 13, 2010 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $912,000. This line of credit was issued to
finance the North Catfish Creek improvements by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The interest rate for this line
of credit is 2.00%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2010, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 85
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
2030. The note payable is payable solely from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa
Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On February 12, 2010 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Drinking
Water Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $7.676 million. This line of credit was
issued to finance the Water Meter Replacements by the Water Fund. The interest rate for this line of
credit is 2.00%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2010, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2031.
The note payable is payable solely from the Water Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance
Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On August 18, 2010 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $74.285 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the Water & Resource Recovery Center Renovation and the Green Alley Sponsorship Program
by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is 2.00%. Annual payments began in
Fiscal Year 2011, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2039. The note payable is payable solely from the
Sanitary Sewer Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct
borrowing.
On October 27, 2010 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $7.85 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the Lower Bee Branch Creek Restoration by the Stormwater Fund. The interest rate for this line
of credit is 3.25%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2011, with the last payment in Fiscal Year
2041. The note payable is payable solely from the Stormwater Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa
Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On May 17, 2013 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $3.048 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the Water & Resource Recovery Center Cogeneration by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The interest
rate for this line of credit is 3.25%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2011, with the last payment in
Fiscal Year 2041. The note payable is payable solely from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The debt is owned
by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On May 31, 2013 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $3.058 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the Meter Replacements by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is
3.25%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year 2011, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2041. The note
payable is payable solely from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance
Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On June 19, 2015 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $31.418 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the Upper Bee Branch Creek Restoration project and Catfish Creek Sponsorship project by the
Sales Tax Increment Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is 1.43%. Annual payments began in
Fiscal Year 2016, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2037. The note payable is payable solely from the
Sales Tax Increment Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes
direct borrowing.
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
On July 7, 2017 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Drinking Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $10.198 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the purchase of the Central Iowa Water Association Water System and Improvements by the
Water Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is 2.00%. Annual payments began in Fiscal Year
2018, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2037. The note payable is payable solely from the Water
Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
On March 8, 2019 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $2.763 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the reconstruction of the Kerper Sanitary Sewer project and the Eagle Point Park Sponsorship
Project by the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is 0.75%. Annual payments
began in Fiscal Year 2019, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2038. The note payable is payable solely
from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore,
constitutes direct borrowing.
On June 7, 2019 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Clean Water
Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $16.382 million. This line of credit was issued to
finance the construction of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Railroad Culverts project by the
Stormwater Fund. The interest rate for this line of credit is 2.00%. Annual payments will begin in Fiscal
Year 2020, with the last payment in Fiscal Year 2040. The note payable is payable solely from the
Stormwater Fund. The debt is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct
borrowing.
On August 9, 2019 the City entered into an agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority Drinking Water
Facilities Financing Program Revolving Loan Fund for a line of credit up to $4.4 million. This line of
credit was issued to finance the Roosevelt Street water tower and water distribution improvements and
the Eagle Point water treatment plant and water distribution improvements project by the Water Fund.
The interest rate for this line of credit is 2.00%. Annual payments will begin in Fiscal Year 2020, with
the last payment in Fiscal Year 2040. The note payable is payable solely from the Water Fund. The debt
is owned by the Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes direct borrowing.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for capital loan notes are as follows:
Fiscal Year
Business -type
Activities
June 30
Principal
Interest
2021
$ 6,094,000
$ 2,249,380
2022
6,195,000
2,125,694
2023
6,313,000
2,012,040
2024
6,443,000
1,890,002
2025
6,573,000
1,765,389
2026-2030
33,535,093
8,120,610
2031-2035
27,156,186
4,992,402
2036-2040
24,255,369
1,171,454
2041
401,000
13,033
Total
$ 116,965,648
$ 24,340,004
At June 30, 2020, the City of Dubuque had $14,911,317 of capital loan note funds available. These funds are
available to the City by filing a disbursement request with the State of Iowa. The City expects to use the
remaining available funds in fiscal year 2022. The Sewer Utility revenue capital loan notes covenants
include a requirement for the utility to produce net revenue of at least 110% of the current year debt service
requirement.
Loans Payable. Loans payable have been issued to fund several City projects. Loans payable at June 30,
2020, are as follows:
Amount
Amount
Date of
Interest
Originally
Outstanding
Current
Purpose
Issue
Maturity Dates
Rates
Issued
End of Year
Portion
Parking Lot Purchase
07/08/08
01/01/09-07/01/23
5.0 %
$ 400,000
$ 152,330
$ 63,545
Iowa Finance Authority
08/26/11
06/01/20-06/01/30
3.0
4,500,000
3,299,296
201,865
Bowling & Beyond Inc.
10/15/12
12/04/12-12/04/32
-
1,000,000
600,000
50,000
Central Iowa Water
12/01/16
12/01/17-12/01/21
3.0
5,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
$ 10,900,000
$ 6,051,626
$ 1,315,410
On July 8, 2008, the City issued a $400,000 loan. Interest is payable each July 1 and January 1 at a rate of
5.00%. Principal payments are due each July 1 and January 1 and range from $9,111 to $18,645 with final
maturity in 2024. The proceeds were used to purchase parking lots 87, 88, and the north 20 feet 3 inches of
lot 86. The debt is owned by Dubuque Initiatives and; therefore, constitutes a direct borrowing.
On August 26, 2011, the City issued $4.5 million loan. Interest is payable each December 1 and June 1 at a
rate of 3.00%. Principal payments are due each December 1 and June 1 and range from $82,922 to
$2,582,540 with final maturity in 2030. The proceeds were used to pay costs of funding workforce housing
assistance loans to private developers constructing improvements and rehabilitating historic buildings for
residential and commercial use in the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Area. The debt is owned by the
Iowa Finance Authority and; therefore, constitutes a direct borrowing.
On October 15, 2012, the City terminated the leases with Bowling & Beyond Dubuque, Inc. and entered into
a lease buyout agreement. The purchase price is $1.0 million. There is no interest. Principal payments are
due each July 25 in the amount of $50,000 with final maturity in 2032. The debt is owned by Michael K.
Schmidt and; therefore, constitutes a direct borrowing.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 - LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
On December 1, 2016, the City issued a $5,000,000 loan. Interest is payable each December 1 at a rate of
3.00%. Principal payments of $1 million are due each December 1 with final maturity in 2022. The proceeds
were used to purchase water supply, service and territory. The debt is owned by Iowa Association of
Regional Utilities (DB/A Central Iowa Water Association) and; therefore, constitutes a direct borrowing.
Annual debt service requirements to maturity for loans payable are as follows:
Fiscal Year
June 30
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026-2030
2031-2032
Total
Governmental Activities
Principal
$ 251,865
257,921
264,159
270,583
277,201
2,477,567
100,000
$ 3,899,296
Interest
$ 98,979
92,923
86,685
80,261
73,643
216,665
Business -type Activities
Principal Interest
$ 1,063,545 $ 72,899
1,034,205 34,017
35,937 2,285
18,645 466
$ 649,156 $ 2,152,332 $ 109,667
Changes in Long-term Liabilities. Long-term liability activity for the year ended June 30, 2020, was as
follows:
Balance
Beginning
Balance End
Due Within
of Year
Additions
Reductions
of Year
One Year
Governmental activities:
General obligation bonds
$
46,149,135
$
1,372,906
$ (6,336,888)
$
41,185,153
$
4,578,192
Unaccreted premium
812,091
62,184
(34,124)
840,151
-
Unamortized discounts
(43,398)
-
3,607
(39,791)
-
Total general obligation bonds
46,917,828
1,435,090
(6,367,405)
41,985,513
4,578,192
Tax increment financing bonds
19,535,000
-
(550,000)
18,985,000
590,000
Unamortized discounts
(168,566)
-
8,872
(159,694)
-
Total tax increment financing bonds
19,366,434
-
(541,128)
18,825,306
590,000
Notes payable
176,054
-
(84,194)
91,860
91,860
Loans payable
3,984,110
-
(84,816)
3,899,294
251,865
Compensated absences
5,576,544
3,152,842
(2,713,127)
6,016,259
404,373
Total governmental activities
$
76,020,970
$
4,587,932
$ (9,790,670)
$
70,818,232
$
5,916,290
Business -type activities:
General obligation bonds
$
38,550,865
$
2,867,094
$ (5,938,113)
$
35,479,846
$
2,916,809
Unaccreted premium
724,182
105,490
(62,354)
767,318
-
Unamortized discounts
(29,042)
-
2,734
(26,308)
-
Total general obligation bonds
39,246,005
2,972,584
(5,997,733)
36,220,856
2,916,809
Revenue bonds
32,485,000
-
(330,000)
32,155,000
340,000
Unaccreted premium
666,808
-
(66,360)
600,448
-
Unamortized discounts
(54,108)
-
4,927
(49,181)
-
Total revenue bonds
33,097,700
-
(391,433)
32,706,267
340,000
Notes payable
111,655,589
10,478,152
(5,168,094)
116,965,647
6,094,000
Loans payable
3,152,331
-
(1,000,000)
2,152,331
1,063,545
Compensated absences
704,575
349,193
(334,805)
718,963
60,060
Total business -type activities
$
187,856,200
$
13,799,929
$ (12,892,065)
$
188,764,064
$
10,474,414
For the governmental activities, compensated absences are generally liquidated by the General Fund,
Community Development Fund, and Section VIII Housing Fund. 89
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30.2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Legal Debt Margin Calculation.
Estimated actual value
Debt limit - 5% of total actual
valuation
Debt applicable to limit
Legal debt margin
$ 4,785,964,957
239,298,248
(109,020,970)
$ 130,277,278
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
General Obligation Bonds. Dubuque County, Iowa issued a general obligation landfill facilities bond to
provide funds for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities.
The Dubuque Area Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency will reimburse Dubuque County for interest and
principal payments from operating revenue. These bonds generally are issued as serial bonds with varying
amounts of principal maturing annually and with interest payable semi-annually. The amount outstanding as
of June 30, 2020 is as follows:
Purpose
Landfill Facility
Landfill Facility
Date of Issue
12/30/2014
12/28/2016
Interest
Maturity Date Rate
06/01/16-06/01/34 2.0-4.0 %
06/01/17-06/01/36 3.0
Amount Amount
Originally Outstanding
Issued End of Year
$ 4,500,000 $ 3,535,000
5,100,000 4,385,000
$ 9,600,000 $ 7,920,000
Annual debt service requirements to maturity of the general obligation bond is as follows:
Fiscal Year June 30
Principal
2021
$ 425,000
2022
435,000
2023
450,000
2024
465,000
2025
475,000
2026-2030
2,605,000
2031-2035
2,725,000
2036
340,000
Total
$ 7,920,000
Interest
$ 238,359
225,609
210,459
198,609
186,065
719,488
300,435
11,050
$ 2,090,074
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
Changes in Long -Term Liabilities. Long term liability activity for the year ended June 30, 2020 is as
follows:
Balance
Beginning
of Year Additions
General obligation bond $ 8,330,000 $
Unaccreted premium 217,529 _
Total general obligation bond $ 8,547,529 $
Balance Due Within
Reductions End of Year One Year
$ (410,000) $ 7,920,000 $ 425,000
- (12,857) 204,672 -
$ (422,857) $ 8,124,672 $ 425,000
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 8 — RISK MANAGEMENT
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of assets;
errors and omissions; and natural disasters for which the government carries commercial insurance
purchased from independent third parties and participates in a local government risk pool. The City
assumes liability for deductibles and claims in excess of coverage limitations.
The City has established a Health Insurance Reserve Fund for insuring benefits provided to City
employees and covered dependents which is included in the Internal Service Fund Type. Health benefits
were self -insured up to an individual stop -loss amount of $120,000, and an aggregate stop -loss of 125%
of expected claims. Coverage from a private insurance company is maintained for losses in excess of the
stop -loss amount. All claims handling procedures are performed by a third -party claims administrator.
Incurred but not reported claims have been accrued as a liability based upon the claims administrator's
estimate. Settled claims have not exceeded commercial coverage in any of the past three fiscal years. The
estimated liability does not include any allocated or unallocated claims adjustment expense.
The City has established a Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund for insuring benefits provided to City
employees which is included in the Internal Service Fund Type. Through May 15, 2020 workers'
compensation benefits were self -insured up to a specific stop -loss amount of $750,000, and an
aggregate -stop loss consistent with statutory limits for 2020. Coverage from a private insurance company
is maintained for losses in excess of the stop -loss amount. As of May 15, 2020 the City changed workers'
compensation coverage providers. Under this new agreement, the City is fully insured for all claims with
the exception of sworn Police Officers and Fire Fighters medical claims. All claims handling procedures
are performed by a third -party claims administrator. Incurred but not reported claims have been accrued
as a liability based upon the claims administrator's estimate. Settled claims have not exceeded
commercial coverage in any of the past three fiscal years. The estimated liability does not include any
allocated or unallocated claims adjustment expense. The City purchases private insurance to include
sworn Police Officers and Fire Fighters medical claims under a self- insured retention of $750,000 for
each accident.
All funds of the City participate in both programs and make payments to the Health Insurance Reserve
Fund and the Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund based on actuarial estimates of the amounts needed
to pay prior and current year claims. The claims liability of $873,589 in the Health Insurance Reserve
Fund and $499,557 in the Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund is based on the requirements of
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 10, which requires that a liability for claims
be reported if information prior to the issuance of the financial statements indicates that it is probable
that a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the amount of the loss can be
reasonably estimated.
Changes in reported liabilities, all of which are expected to be paid within one year of year end, for the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, are summarized as follows:
Liabilities at June 30, 2018
Claims and changes in estimates during fiscal year 2019
Claim payments
Liabilities at June 30, 2019
Claims and changes in estimates during fiscal year 2020
Claim payments
Liabilities at June 30, 2020
Health Workers'
Insurance Compensation
Reserve Fund Reserve Fund
$ 499,834
$ 996,687
9,637,510
693,550
(9,161,398)
(667,147)
975,946
1,023,090
10,259,919
-
(10,362,276)
(523,533)
$ 873,589
$ 499,557
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 8 — RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
The City is a member in the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (Pool), as allowed by Chapter 670.7 of
the Code of Iowa. The Pool is a local government risk -sharing pool whose 787 members include various
governmental entities throughout the State of Iowa. The Pool was formed in August 1986 for the purpose
of managing and funding third -party liability claims against its members. The Pool provides coverage and
protection in the following categories: general liability, automobile liability, automobile physical
damage, public officials' liability, police professional liability, property, inland marine, and
boiler/machinery. The City acquires automobile physical damage coverage through the Pool. All other
property, inland marine, and boiler/machinery insurance is acquired through commercial insurance.
There have been no reductions in insurance coverage from prior years.
Each member's annual casualty contributions to the Pool fund current operations and provide capital.
Annual operating contributions are those amounts necessary to fund, on a cash basis, the Pool's general
and administrative expenses, claims, claims expenses, and reinsurance expenses due and payable in the
current year, plus all or any portion of any deficiency in capital. Capital contributions are made during
the first six years of membership and are maintained not to exceed 300 percent of the total current
members' basis rates or to comply with the requirements of any applicable regulatory authority having
jurisdiction over the Pool.
The Pool also provides property coverage. Members who elect such coverage make annual property
operating contributions which are necessary to fund, on a cash basis, the Pool's general and
administrative expenses and reinsurance premiums, all of which are due and payable in the current year,
plus all or any portion of any deficiency in capital. Any year-end operating surplus is transferred to
capital. Deficiencies in operations are offset by transfers from capital and, if insufficient, by the
subsequent year's member contributions. The City has property insurance coverage in addition to the
Pool.
The City's property and casualty contributions to the risk pool are recorded as expenditures from its
operating funds at the time of payment to the risk pool. The City's annual contributions to the Pool for
the year ended June 30, 2020, were $986,843.
The Pool uses reinsurance and excess risk -sharing agreements to reduce its exposure to large losses. The
Pool retains general, automobile, police professional, and public officials' liability risks up to $500,000
per claim. Excess coverage is provided for claims exceeding $500,000 under various reinsurance
agreements. Property and automobile physical damage risks are retained by the Pool up to $250,000 each
occurrence, each location, with excess coverage reinsured on an individual -member basis.
The Pool's Iowa Risk Management Agreement with its members provides that in the event a casualty
claim, property loss or series of claims exceeds the amount of risk -sharing protection provided by the
member's risk -sharing certificate, or in the event that a series of casualty claims exhausts total members'
equity plus any reinsurance and any excess risk -sharing recoveries, then payment of such claims shall be
the obligation of the respective individual member. As of June 30, 2020, settled claims have not
exceeded the risk pool or reinsurance company coverage since the Pool's inception.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 8 — RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)
Members agree to continue membership in the Pool through the Iowa Risk Management Agreement for a
period of not less than one full year. After such period, a member who has given 60 days' prior written
notice may withdraw from the Pool. Upon withdrawal, a formula set forth in the Pool's intergovernmental
contract with it's members is applied to determine the amount (if any) to be refunded to the withdrawing
member.
NOTE 9 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Grants
The City has received financial assistance from numerous federal and state agencies in the form of grants
and entitlements. The disbursement of funds received under these programs generally requires
compliance with terms and conditions specified in the grant agreements and is subject to audit by the
grantor agencies. Any disallowed claims resulting from such audits could become a liability of the
applicable fund. However, in the opinion of management, liabilities resulting from disallowed claims, if
any, will not have a material effect on the City's financial position as of June 30, 2020.
Litigation
The City Attorney reported that various claims and lawsuits were on file against the City.
The City Attorney has estimated that all potential settlements and lawsuits against the City not covered
by insurance would not materially affect the financial position of the City. The City has authority to levy
additional taxes (outside the regular limit) to cover uninsured judgments against the City.
Construction Contracts
The City has recognized as a liability only that portion of construction contracts representing
construction completed through June 30, 2020. The City has additional commitments for signed
construction contracts of $24,645,567 as of June 30, 2020. These commitments will be funded by federal
and state grants, cash reserves, and bond proceeds.
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency has recognized a liability for only that portion of
construction contracts representing construction completed through June 30, 2020. DMASWA has an
additional commitments for a signed construction contracts of $1,350,786 as of June 30, 2020. These
commitments will be partially funded by bond proceeds.
Southwest Arterial
The City is currently in process of constructing the Southwest Arterial. As of June 30, 2020, the City has
expended $52,182,117 on the project. Upon completion of the project, the Southwest Arterial will be
reverted to the State of Iowa.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 10 — OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB)
Plan Description - The City operates a single -employer retiree benefit plan which provides
postemployment benefits for eligible participants enrolled in the City -sponsored plans, which include the
employees of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency (a component unit). The Plan does
not issue a stand-alone financial report. No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in
paragraph 4 of GASB Statement 75. The benefits are provided in the form of:
An implicit rate subsidy where pre-65 retirees receive health insurance coverage by paying a combined
retiree/active rate for the self -insured medical and prescription drug plan.
An explicit rate subsidy where the City pays the full cost of a $1,000 policy in the fully -insured life
insurance plan.
To be eligible for the health insurance coverage, retirees must be at least 55 years old, have completed 4
years of service, and be vested with either the Iowa Public Employee's Retirement System (IPERS) or the
Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI). In addition to the health eligibility
coverage requirements, one must have belonged to a bargaining group to be eligible for life insurance
benefits. There are approximately 543 active and 46 retired members in the plan, as of most recent
actuarial valuation report.
Funding Policy - The contribution requirements of plan members are established and may be amended by
the City. The City currently finances the retiree benefit plan on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Total OPEB Liability - The City's OPEB liability of $5,882,693 was measured as of June 30, 2020, and
was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2020. The City's proportion is based on the
number of employees in the plan. The City's proportion was 98.13% as of June 30, 2020.
Changes in the Total OPEB Liability
Total OPEB Liability beginning of year
Changes for the year:
Service cost
Interest
Other changes
Changes in experience
Changes in assumptions
Benefit payments
Net Changes
Total OPEB Liability end of year
Total OPEB Liabiilty
$ 6,121,366
288,187
165,496
(49,951)
(242,264)
(19,983)
(380,158)
(238,673)
$ 5,882,693
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 10 — OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) (continued)
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions - The total OPEB liability in the June 30, 2020 actuarial valuation
was determined using the following actuarial assumptions and the entry age normal actuarial cost
method, applied to all periods included in the measurement.
Rate of inflation
effective June 30, 2020
Rates of salary increase
effective June 30, 2020
Discount rate
effective June 30, 2020
Healthcare cost trend rate
effective June 30, 2020
3.00% per annum
4.00% per annum,
including inflation
2.66% compounded annually,
including inflation
6.50% initial rate decreasing by 0.14%
annually to an ultimate rate of 4.50%
Discount Rate - The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 2.66% which reflects the
index rate for 20-year tax-exempt general obligation municipal bonds with an average rating of AA/Aa or
higher as of the measurement date.
Mortality rates are from the PubG.H-2010 Mortality Table. Annual retirement and termination
probabilities were developed consistent with the City's experience and the IPERS and MFPRSI
retirement patterns.
Projected claim costs of the medical plan are $12,299-$17,508 per year for retirees depending on the age
of retiree. The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2020 valuation were based on the results of
actual experience dates study with dates corresponding to those listed above.
Sensitivity of the City's Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate - The following presents
the total OPEB Liability of the City, as well as what the City's total OPEB liability would be if it were
calculated using a discount rate that is 1% lower (1.66%) or 1% higher (3.66%) than the current discount
rate.
1% Decrease (1.66%) Discount Rate (2.66%) 1% Increase (3.66%)
Total OPEB Liability $ 6,356,003 $ 5,882,693 $ 5,442,330
Sensitivity of the City's Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Healthcare Cost Trend Rates - The
following presents the total OPEB Liability of the City, as well as what the City's total OPEB liability
would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are 1% lower (5.50%) or 1% higher
(7.50%) than the current healthcare cost trend rates.
1% Decrease (5.50%) Healthcare Cost Trend 1% Increase (7.50%)
Rate (6.50%)
Total OPEB Liability $ 5,249,207 $ 5,882,693 $ 6,633,694
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 10 — OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) (continued)
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources Related to OPEB - For the year ended June 30,
2020 the City recognized OPEB expense of $452,022. At June 30, 2020 the City reported deferred
outflows of resources related to OPEB from the following sources:
Changes in Experience $
Changes in Assumptions
Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred Inflows of Resources
(259,614)
$ 218,458
116,769
(259,614) $
The amount reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
OPEB will be recognized as OPEB expense as follows:
Year Ending June 30
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Deferred Inflows of Resources
2021
$ 34,897
$ (36,557)
2022
34,897
(36,557)
2023
34,897
(36,557)
2024
34,897
(36,557)
2025
34,897
(36,557)
Thereafter
85,129
(152,442)
$ 259,614
$ (335,227)
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Specific (DMASWA) OPEB Disclosures
Total OPEB Liability- DMASWA OPEB liability of $112,052 was measured as of June 30, 2020, and
was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2020. The Agency's portion is based on the
number of employees in the plan. The Agency's portion was 1.87% as of June 30, 2020.
Total OPEB
Liability
Total OPEB Liability beginning of year
$ 117,066
Changes for the year:
Service Cost
5,489
Interest
3,152
Other Changes
(1,418)
Changes in experience
(4,615)
Changes in assumptions
(381)
Benefit payments
(7,241)
Net Changes
(5,014)
Total OPEB Liability end of year
$ 112,052
335,227
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 10 — OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) (continued)
Sensitivity of the City's Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate- The following presents
the total OPEB Liability of the DMASWA, as well as what the DMASWA's total OPEB liability would
be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1 % lower (1.66%) or 1 % higher (3.66%) than the
current discount rate.
Total OPEB Liability
1% Decrease (1.66%) Discount Rate (2.66%) 1% Increase (3.66%)
121,066 $ 112,052 $ 103,663
Sensitivity of the DMASWA's Total OPEB Liability to Changes in the Healthcare Cost Trend Rates- The
following presents the total OPEB Liability of the DMASWA, as well as what the DMASWA's total
OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare cost trend rates that are 1% lower (5.50%)
or 1% higher (7.50%) than the current healthcare cost trend rates.
1% Decrease (5.50%) Healthcare Cost Trend 1% Increase (7.50%)
Rate (6.50%)
Total OPEB Liability $ 99,985 $ 112,052 $ 126,356
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources Related to OPEB - For the year ended June 30,
2020 the DMASWA recognized OPEB expense of $8,610. At June 30, 2020 the DMASWA reported
deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB from the following
sources:
Changes in Experience
Changes in Assumptions
Deferred Outflows of Resources Deferred Inflows of Resources
4,945
4,945
$ (4,161)
(2,224)
(6,385)
The amount reported as deferred outflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized as OPEB
expense as follows:
Year Ending
Deferred Outflows of
June 30 Resources
Deferred Inflows of
Resources
2021
$ 665
$ (696)
2022
665
(696)
2023
665
(696)
2024
665
(696)
2025
665
(696)
Thereafter
1,620
(2,905)
$ 4,945
$ (6,385)
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS
Aggregate Pension Expense
The primary government participates in two public pension systems, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement
System (IPERS) and Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI). The component
unit DMASWA participates in IPERS only. The following secitons outline the pension related
disclosures for each pension of both entities. The aggregate amount of recognized pension expense for
the period associated with the net pension liability for all plans is $9,429,159 for the primary
government. Other aggregate amounts related to pension are separately displayed in the financial
statements.
Iowa Public Employees Retirement System IPERS
Plan Description — IPERS membership is mandatory for employees of the City, except for those covered
by another retirement system. Employees of the City are provided with pensions through a cost -sharing
multiple employer defined benefit pension plan administered by Iowa Public Employees' Retirement
System (IPERS). IPERS issues a stand-alone financial report which is available to the public by mail at
7401 Register Drive P.O. Box 9117, Des Moines, Iowa 50306-9117 or at www.ipers.org.
IPERS benefits are established under Iowa Code chapter 97B and the administrative rules thereunder.
Chapter 97B and the administrative rules are the official plan documents. The following brief description
is provided for general informational purposes only. Refer to the plan documents for more information.
Pension Benefits — A Regular member may retire at normal retirement age and receive monthly benefits
without an early -retirement reduction. Normal retirement age is age 65, anytime after reaching age 62
with 20 or more years of covered employment, or when the member's years of service plus the member's
age at the last birthday equals or exceeds 88, whichever comes first. These qualifications must be met on
the member's first month of entitlement to benefits. Members cannot begin receiving retirement benefits
before age 55. The formula used to calculate a Regular member's monthly IPERS benefit includes:
A multiplier based on years of service.
The member's highest five-year average salary, except members with service before June 30,
2012 will use the highest three-year average salary as of that date if greater than the highest
five-year average salary.
If a member retires before normal retirement age, the member's monthly retirement benefit will be
permanently reduced by an early -retirement reduction. The early -retirement reduction is calculated
differently for service earned before and after July 1, 2012. For service earned before July 1, 2012, the
reduction is 0.25% for each month that the member receives benefits before the member's earliest normal
retirement age. For service earned starting July 1, 2012, the reduction is 0.50% for each month that the
member receives benefits before age 65.
Generally, once a member selects a benefit option, a monthly benefit is calculated and remains the same
for the rest of the member's lifetime. However, to combat the effects of inflation, retirees who began
receiving benefits prior to July 1990 receive a guaranteed dividend with the regular November benefit
payments.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
Disability and Death Benefits - A vested member who is awarded federal Social Security disability or
Railroad Retirement disability benefits is eligible to claim IPERS benefits regardless of age. Disability
benefits are not reduced for early retirement. If a member dies before retirement, the member's
beneficiary will receive a lifetime annuity or a lump -sum payment equal to the present actuarial value of
the member's accrued benefit or calculated with a set formula, whichever is greater. When a member dies
after retirement, death benefits depend on the benefit option the member selected at retirement.
Contributions - Contribution rates are established by IPERS following the annual actuarial valuation,
which applies IPERS' Contribution Rate Funding Policy and Actuarial Amortization Method. State
statute limits the amount rates can increase or decrease each year to 1 percentage point. IPERS
Contribution Rate Funding Policy requires that the actuarial contribution rate be determined using the
"entry age normal" actuarial cost method and the actuarial assumptions and methods approved by the
IPERS Investment Board. The actuarial contribution rate covers normal cost plus the unfunded actuarial
liability payment based on a 30-year amortization period. The payment to amortize the unfunded
actuarial liability is determined as a level percentage of payroll, based on the Actuarial Amortization
Method adopted by the Investment Board.
In fiscal year 2020, pursuant to the required rate, Regular members contributed 6.29% of covered payroll
and the City contributed 9.44% for a total rate of 15.73%.
The City's total contributions to IPERS for the year ended June 30, 2020 were $2,459,936. The Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's total contributions to IPERS for the year ended June 30, 2020
were $62,182.
City Specific IPERS Disclosures
Net Pension Liabilities, Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of
Resources Related to Pensions - At June 30, 2020, the City reported a liability of $19,350,354 for its
proportionate share of the net pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as of June 30,
2019, and the total pension liability used to calculate the net pension liability was determined by an
actuarial valuation as of that date. The City's proportion of the net pension liability was based on the
City's share of contributions to IPERS relative to the contributions of all IPERS participating employers.
At June 30, 2019, the City's collective proportion was .33194% which was a decrease of-0.00135% from
its proportion measured as of June 30, 2018.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the City recognized pension expense of $3,243,411. At June 30, 2020,
the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions
from the following sources:
Differences between expected and
actual experience
Changes of assumptions
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on IPERS' investments
Changes in proportion and differences between
City's contributions and City's proportionate share
of contributions
City contributions subsequent to the
measurement date
Total
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
53,645
2,072,700
2,459,936
$ 695,737
2,180,553
502,336
$ 4,586,281 $ 3,378,626
$2,459,936 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from the City
contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension
liability in the year ended June 30, 2021. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Year
Ended
June 30
Total
2021
$ 198,509
2022
(625,853)
2023
(409,103)
2024
(369,913)
2025
(45,921)
$ (1,252,281)
Sensitivitv of the Citv's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liabilitv to Chances in the Discount
Rate- The following presents the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated using
the discount rate of 7.00%, as well as what the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability
would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1.00% lower (6.00%) or 1.00% higher (8.00%)
than the current rate.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
1 % Discount 1 %
Decrease Rate Increase
(6.0)% (7.0)% (8.0)%
City's proportionate share of
the net pension liability: $ 34,359,983 $ 19,350,354 $ 6,760,443
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Sold Waste Agency Specific (DMASWA) IPERS Disclosures
Net Pension Liabilities. Pension Expense. and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of
Resources Related to Pensions - At June 30, 2020, the DMASWA reported a liability of $489,134 for its
proportionate share of the net pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as of June 30,
2019, and the total pension liability used to calculate the net pension liability was determined by an
actuarial valuation as of that date. The DMASWA's proportion of the net pension liability was based on
the DMASWA's share of contributions to the pension plan relative to the contributions of all IPERS
participating employers. At June 30, 2019, the DMASWA's collective proportion was 0.008391% which
was an increase of 0.0001934% from its proportion measured as of June 30, 2018.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the DMASWA recognized pension expense of $81,986. At June 30,
2020, the DMASWA reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions from the following sources:
Differences between expected and
actual experience
Changes of assumptions
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on IPERS' investments
Net changes in proportion and differences between
Agency's contributions and Agency's proportionate
share
of contributions
Agency contributions subsequent to the
measurement date
Total
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
1,356 $ 17,587
52,393
55,120
12,698
62,182
$ 115,931 $ 85,405
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE II —EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
$62,182 reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from the Agency
contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension
liability in the year ended June 30, 2021. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Year
Ended
June 30 Total
2021
$ 5,018
2022
(15,820)
2023
(10,341)
2024
(9,351)
2025
(1,162)
$ (31,656)
Sensitivitv of the Aeencv's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liabilitv to Chances in the Discount
Rate - The following presents the Agency's proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated
using the discount rate of 7.00%, as well as what the Agency's proportionate share of the net pension
liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1% lower (6.00%) or 1% higher
(8.00%) than the current rate.
1%
Discount
1%
Decrease
Rate
Increase
(6.00)%
(7.00)%
(8.00)%
Agency's proportionate share of
the net pension liability: $ 868,543 $ 489,134 $ 170,889
There were no non -employer contributing entities at IPERS.
Actuarial Assumptions - The total pension liability in the June 30, 2019, actuarial valuation was
determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the
measurement:
Rate of inflation
(effective June 30, 2017)
Rates of salary increase
(effective June 30, 2017)
Long-term Investment rate of return
(effective June 30, 2017)
Wage Growth
(effective June 30, 2017)
2.60% per annum
3.25 to 16.25% average, including inflation.
Rates vary by membership group.
7.00% , compounded annually, net of investment
expense, including inflation.
3.25% per annum based on 2.60% inflation
and 0.65% real wage inflation
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE II —EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on the results of an economic
assumption study dated March 24, 2017 and a demographic assumption study dated June 28, 2018.
Mortality rates used in the 2019 valuation were based on the RP-2014 Employee and Healthy Annuitant
Tables with MP-2017 generational adjustments.
The long-term expected rate of return on IPERS' was determined using a building-block method in which
best -estimate ranges of expected future real rates (expected returns, net of pension plan investment
expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce
the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target
asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The target allocation and best estimates of
arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:
Asset
Long -Term Expected
Asset Class
Allocation
Real Rate of Return
Domestic equity
22 %
5.60%
International equity
15
6.08
Global smart beta equity
3
5.82
Core plus fixed income
27
1.71
Public credit
3.5
3.32
Public real assets
7
2.81
Cash
1.0
(0.21)
Private equity
11
10.13
Private real assets
7.5
4.76
Private credit
3
3.01
Total
100 %
Discount Rate - The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.00%. The projection
of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that employee contributions will be made at
the contractually required rate and that contributions from the City will be made at contractually required
rates, actuarially determined. Based on those assumptions, the IPERS' fiduciary net position was
projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current active and inactive
employees. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on IPERS' investments was applied to all
periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
IPERS' Fiduciary Net Position - Detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net position is
available in the separately issued IPERS financial report which is available on IPERS' website at
www.ipers.org.
Payables to IPERS - At June 30, 2020, the City reported payables to the defined benefit pension plan of
$104,231 for legally required employer contributions. There were no legally required employee
contributions which had been withheld from employee wages but not yet remitted to IPERS.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
Municipal Fire and Police Retirement System of Iowa (MFPRSI)
Plan Description — MFPRSI membership is mandatory for fire fighters and police officers covered by the
provisions of Chapter 411 of the Code of Iowa. Employees of the City are provided with pensions
through a cost -sharing multiple employer defined benefit pension plan administered by MFPRSI.
MFPRSI issues a stand-alone financial report which is available to the public by mail at 7155 Lake
Drive, Suite #201, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 or at www.mfprsi.org.
MFPRSI benefits are established under Chapter 411 of the Code of Iowa and the administrative rules
thereunder. Chapter 411 of the Code of Iowa and the administrative rules are the official plan documents.
The following brief description is provided for general informational purposes only. Refer to the plan
documents for more information.
Pension Benefits - Members with 4 or more years of service are entitled to pension benefits beginning at
age 55. Full service retirement benefits are granted to members with 22 years of service, while partial
benefits are available to those members with 4 to 22 years of service based on the ratio of years
completed to years required (i.e., 22 years). Members with less than 4 years of service are entitled to a
refund of their contribution only, with interest, for the period of employment.
Benefits are calculated based upon the member's highest 3 years of compensation. The average of these 3
years becomes the member's average final compensation. The base benefit is 66% of the member's
average final compensation. Members who perform more than 22 years of service receive an additional
2% of the member's average final compensation for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of
8 years. Survivor benefits are available to the beneficiary of a retired member according to the provisions
of the benefit option chosen, plus an additional benefit for each child. Survivor benefits are subject to a
minimum benefit for those members who chose the basic benefit with a 50% surviving spouse benefit.
Active members, at least 55 years of age, with 22 or more years of service have the option to participate
in the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). The DROP is an arrangement whereby a member
who is otherwise eligible to retire and commence benefits opts to continue to work. A member can elect a
3, 4, or 5 year DROP period. By electing to participate in DROP, the member is signing a contract
indicating the member will retire at the end of the selected DROP period. During the DROP period the
member's retirement benefit is frozen and a DROP benefit is credited to a DROP account established for
the member. Assuming the member completes the DROP period, the DROP benefit is equal to 52% of
the member's retirement benefit at the member's earliest date eligible and 100% if the member delays
enrollment for 24 months. At the member's actual date of retirement, the member's DROP account will
be distributed to the member in the form of a lump sum or rollover to an eligible plan.
Disability and Death Benefits — Disability benefits may be either accidental or ordinary. Accidental
disability is defined as a permanent disability incurred in the line of duty, with benefits equivalent to the
greater of 60% of the member's average final compensation or the member's service retirement benefit
calculation amount. Ordinary disability occurs outside the call of duty and pays benefits equivalent to the
greater of 50% of the member's average final compensation for those with 5 or more years of service or
the member's service retirement benefit calculation amount and 25% of average final compensation for
those with less than 5 years of service.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
Death benefits are similar to disability benefits. Benefits for accidental death are 50% of the average final
compensation of the member plus an additional amount for each child, or the provisions for ordinary
death. Ordinary death benefits consist of a pension equal to 40% of the average final compensation of the
member plus an additional amount for each child, or a lump -sum distribution to the designated
beneficiary equal to 50% of the previous year's earnable compensation of the member or equal to the
amount of the member's total contributions plus interest.
Benefits are increased (escalated) annually in accordance with Chapter 411.6 of the Code of Iowa which
states a standard formula for the increases.
The surviving spouse or dependents of an active member who dies due to a traumatic personal injury
incurred in the line of duty receives a $100,000 lump -sum payment.
Contributions - Member contribution rates are set by state statute. In accordance with Chapter 411 of the
Code of Iowa, the contribution rate was 9.40% of earnable compensation for the year ended June 30,
2020.
Employer contribution rates are based upon an actuarially determined normal contribution rate and set by
state statute. The required actuarially determined contributions are calculated on the basis of the entry
age normal method as adopted by the Board of Trustees as permitted under Chapter 411 of the Code of
Iowa. The normal contribution rate is provided by state statute to be the actuarial liabilities of the plan
less current plan assets, with such total divided by 1 % of the actuarially determined present value of
prospective future compensation of all members, further reduced by member contributions and state
appropriations. Under the Code of Iowa the employer's contribution rate cannot be less than 17.00% of
earnable compensation. The contribution rate was 24.41% for the year ended June 30, 2020.
The City's contributions to MFPRSI for the year ended June 30, 2020 was $3,631,952.
If approved by the state legislature, state appropriation may further reduce the employer's contribution
rate, but not below the minimum statutory contribution rate of 17.00% of earnable compensation. The
State of Iowa therefore is considered to be a nonemployer contributing entity in accordance with the
provisions of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 67 — Financial Reporting for
Pension Plans, (GASB 67).
There were no state appropriations to MFPRSI during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.
Net Pension Liabilities, Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of
Resources Related to Pensions - At June 30, 2020, the City reported a liability of $30,775,196 for its
proportionate share of the net pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as of June 30,
2019, and the total pension liability used to calculate the new pension liability was determined by an
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
actuarial valuation as of that date. The City's proportion of the net pension liability was based on the
City's share of contributions to the pension plan relative to the contributions of all MFPRSI participating
employers. At June 30, 2019, the City's proportion was 4.691866% which was a decrease of 0.172025%
from it proportions measured as of June 30, 2018.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the City recognized pension expense of $6,185,748. At June 30, 2020,
the City reported deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions
from the following sources:
Net difference between expected and
actual experience
Changes of assumptions
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on pension plan investments
Changes in proportion and differences between
City contributions and proportionate share
of contributions
City contributions subsequent to the
measurement date
Total
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
of Resources of Resources
$ 1,059,736 $ 287,981
1,545,167 133,943
1,695,596 -
247,343 1,167,309
3,631,952 -
$ 8,179,794 $ 1,589,233
$3,631,952 is reported as deferred outflows of resources related to pensions resulting from City
contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the net pension
liability in the year ended June 30, 2021. Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Year
Ended
June 30
Total
2021
$ 1,542,875
2022
195,386
2023
676,980
2024
511,965
2025
31,403
$ 2,958,609
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
Actuarial Assumptions - The total pension liability in the June 30, 2019 actuarial valuation was
determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the
measurement:
Rate of inflation
Rates of salary increase
Investment rate of return
3.00% per annum
3.75% to 15.11% including inflation
7.50%, net of pension plan investment expense,
including inflation
The actuarial assumptions used in the June 30, 2019 valuation were based on the results of an actuarial
experience study for the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2017.
Mortality rates were based on the RP-2014 Blue Collar Healthy Annuitant Table with males set -forward
zero years, females set -forward two years and disabled individuals set -forward three years (male only
rates), with generational projection of future mortality improvement with 50% of Scale BB beginning
2017.
The long-term expected rate of return on MFPRSI investments was determined using a building-block
method in which best -estimate ranges of expected future real rates (i.e., expected returns, net of
investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined
to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by
the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. The best estimates of geometric
real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the following table:
Asset Class
Long -Term Expected
Real Rate of Return
Large Cap
5.5%
Small Cap
5.8
International Large Cap
7.3
Emerging Markets
9.0
Emerging Market Debt
6.3
Private Non -Core Real Estate
8.0
Master Limited Partnerships
9.0
Private Equity
9.0
Core Plus Fixed Income
3.3
Private Core Real Estate
6.0
Tactical Asset Allocation
6.4
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 11—EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS (continued)
Discount Rate - The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 7.50%. The projection
of cash flows used to determine the discount rate assumed employee contributions will be made at the
contractually required rates, actuarially determined. Based on those assumptions, MFPRSI fiduciary net
position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments to current active and
inactive employees. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on MFPRSI investments was
applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity of Ci . 's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate -
The following presents the City's proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated using the
discount rate of 7.50%, as well as what the city's proportionate share of the net pension liability would
be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1.00% lower (6.50%) or 1.00% higher (8.50%) than
the current rate.
1%
Decrease
(6.50)%
City's proportionate share of
the net pension liability: $ 50,107,415
Discount
Rate
(7.50)%
$ 30,775,196
1%
Increase
(8.50)%
$ 14,764,335
MFPRSI Fiduciary Net Position - Detailed information about the pension plan's fiduciary net position is
available in the separately issued MFPRSI financial report which is available on MFPRSI's website at
www.mfprsi.org.
Payables to MFPRSI - At June 30, 2020, City of Dubuque, Iowa reported payables to the defined benefit
pension plan of $165,066 for legally required employer contributions. There were no legally required
employee contributions which had been withheld from employee wages but not yet remitted to MFPRSI.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 12 — LANDFILL CLOSURE AND POST CLOSURE CARE
To comply with federal (40 CFR 258.74) and state regulations (IAC 113.14 (455b)), the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste agency (DMASWA) is required to complete a closure and post -closure plan
and to provide funding necessary to effect that plan, including the proper monitoring and care of the landfill
after closure. Once the landfill is no longer accepting waste and is closed, the owner is responsible for
maintaining the final cover, monitoring ground water and methane gas, and collecting leachate (the liquid
that drains out of waste) for thirty years.
State governments are primarily responsible for implementation and enforcement of those requirements and
have been given flexibility to tailor requirements to accommodate local conditions that exist. A variety of
financial mechanisms can be used to demonstrate compliance with federal and state financial assurance rules.
The Agency utilizes the dedicated fund mechanism, which is funded through the tipping fees it receives.
The Agency files an annual report with the State to provide compliance with its legal requirements of
maintaining a balance per the prescribed formula. Any adjustments to the account are made prior to June 30.
The Agency is required to estimate total landfill closure and post -closure care costs and recognize a portion
of these costs each year based on the percentage of estimated total landfill capacity used that period.
Estimated total costs, for closure and post -closure, would consist of four components: (1) the cost of
equipment and facilities used in post -closure monitoring and care, (2) the cost of final cover (material and
labor), (3) the cost of environmental monitoring of the landfill during the post -closure period and (4) the cost
of any environmental cleanup required after closure. Estimated total cost is based on an engineer's estimate
for these services is required to be updated annually for changes due to inflation or deflation, technology,
and/or changes to applicable laws or regulations.
The Agency's estimated closure and post -closure care expected costs are as follows:
2020
Closure $ 3,468,474
Post -closure care 2,265,000
Totals $ 5,733,474
The total closure and post -closure care costs for the DMASWA has been estimated at approximately
$5,733,474 as of June 30, 2020, and the portion of the liability, that has been recognized is $1,981,708.
This liability represents the cumulative amount reported to date based on the use of 100% of the estimated
capacity of cells 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 6% of cell 9. The Agency has accumulated resources to fund
closure and post -closure costs; they are included in assets whose use is limited on the balance sheet and total
$4,885,167 as of June 30, 2020. The Agency will recognize the remaining estimated cost of closure and post
closure care of $4,228,766 over the estimated remaining life of 18 years as the remaining capacity is filled.
NOTE 13 — LEASES WHERE CITY IS LESSOR
The City of Dubuque leases riverfront property, airport property (hangars and terminal space), farm land,
parking areas, space for antennas on top of water towers, and concession areas under operating leases. The
most significant lease is the lease of the greyhound racing and gambling facility and related parking area to
the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA). The City's cost of the leased DRA assets total $10,144,771. The
carrying amount of the assets at June 30, 2020 is $5,872,087, with $142,423 of depreciation expense during
the year ended June 30, 2020. The DRA lease amount is based on the association's gross gambling receipts.
During the year ended June 30, 2020, the DRA lease generated $3,961,996 in lease revenue.
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DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 14 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July 7, 2020, the City of Dubuque accepted the Miracle League Complex project. The final cost of the
project totaled $3,354,079. The City owns all amenities constructed by Miracle League of Dubuque and they
become a part of Veterans Memorial Park. The Miracle League Complex will be used and owned by the City
as a public park to be enjoyed by all. The Miracle League of Dubuque project improvements are subject to a
lease agreement. The lease agreement between the City of Dubuque and Miracle League of Dubuque will
govern the usage of the park. The lease agreement has a term that is 25 years and started upon the date of
City Council acceptance. Miracle League of Dubuque will have preferential but non-exclusive use of the
Miracle League Complex.
NOTE 15 — CONTINGENCIES
The COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting business accross a range of industries in the United States and
financial markets have experienced a significant decline. As a result, local, regional and national economies,
including that of the City, may be adversly impacted. The extent of the financial impact of COVID-19 will
depend on future developments, including the duration and spread, which are uncertain and cannot be
predicted. Due to the uncertainties surrounding the outbreak, management cannot presently estimate the
potential impact to the City's operations and finances.
NOTE 16 — PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued statements not yet implemented by the
City. The statements which might impact the City are as follows:
Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities, will be effective for the fiscal year June 30, 2021. The objective of
this Statement is to improve guidance regarding the identification of certain fiduciary activities for
accounting and reporting purposes and how those activities should be reported.
Statement No. 87, Leases, will be effective for the fiscal year June 30, 2022. The objective of this Statement
is to better meet the information needs of financial statements users by improving accounting and financial
reporting for leases by governments.
Statement No. 89, Accounting for Interest Cost Incurred before the End of a Construction Period, will be
effective for the fiscal year June 30, 2022. The objectives of this Statement are to enhance the relevance and
comparability of information about capital assets and cost of borrowing for a reporting period and to simplify
accounting for interest cost incurred before the end of a construction period.
Statement No. 90, Majority Equity Interest -an amendment of GASB Statement No. 14 and No. 61, will be
effective for the fiscal year June 30, 2021. The primary objective of this Statement are to improve the
consistency and comparability of reporting a government's majority equity interest in a legally separate
organization and to improve the relevance of financial statement information for certain component units.
Statement No. 91, Conduit Debt Obligations, will be effective for the fiscal year June 30, 2023. The primary
objectives of this Statement are to provide a single method of reporting conduit debt obligations by issuers
and eliminated diversity in practice associated with (1) commitments extended by issuers, (2) arrangements
associated with conduit debt obligations, and (3) related note disclosures.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 16 — PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS (continued)
Statement No. 92, Omnibus 2020, issued January 2020, will be effective for the City beginning with its fiscal
year ending June 30, 2022 except for the requirements related to the effective date of Statement No. 87 and
Implementation Guide 2019-3, reinsurance recoveries, and terminology used to refer to derivative
instruments effective upon issuance. The objectives of this Statement are to enhance comparability in
accounting and financial reporting and to improve the consistency of authoritative literature by addressing
practice issues that have been identified during implementation and application of certain GASB Statements.
This Statement addresses a variety of topics including leases, intra-entity transfers, assets accumulated for
postemployment benefits, applicability of Statement No. 84 to postemployment benefit arrangements,
measurement of liabilities related to asset retirement obligations in a government acquisition, reporting by
public entity risk pools for amounts that are recoverable from reinsurers or excess insurers, nonrecurring fair
value measurements of assets or liabilities, and terminology to refer to derivative instruments.
Statement No. 93, Replacement of Interbank Offered Rates, issued March 2020, will be effective for the City
beginning with its fiscal year ending June 2022. The objective of this Statement is to address accounting and
financial reporting implications that result from the replacement of an interbank offered rate (IBOR).
Statement No. 94, Public -Private and Public -Public Partnerships and Availability Payment Arrangements,
issued March 2020, will be effective for the City beginning with its fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The
primary objective of this Statement is to improve financial reporting by addressing issues related to
public -private and public -public partnership arrangements (PPPs).
Statement No. 96, Subscription -Based Information Technology Arrangements, issued in May 2020, will be
effective for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. This Statement provides guidance on the accounting and
financial reporting for subscription -based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) for government
end users (governments).
Statement No. 97, Certain Component Unit Criteria, and Accounting and Financial Reporting for Internal
Revenue Code Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, issued June 2020, will be effective for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022. This Statement will result in more consistent financial reporting of defined
contribution pension plans, defined contribution OPEB plans, and other employee benefit plans, while
mitigating the costs associated with reporting those plans.
The City's management has not yet determined the effect these statements will have on the City's
financial statements.
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JUNE 30, 2020
NOTE 17 — TAX ABATEMENTS
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 77 defines tax abatements as a reduction in tax
revenues that results from an agreement between one or more governments and an individual or entity in
which (a) one or more governments promise to forgo tax revenues to which they are otherwise entitled and
(b) the individual or entity promises to take a specific action after the agreement has been entered into that
contributes to economic development or otherwise benefits the governments or the citizens of those
governments.
City Tax Abatements
The City provides tax abatements for urban renewal and economic development projects with tax increment
financing as provided for in Chapter 15A and 403 of the Code of Iowa. For these types of projects, the City
enters into agreements with developers which require the City, after developers meet the terms of the
agreements, to rebate a portion of the property tax paid by the developers, to pay the developers an economic
development grant or to pay the developers a predetermined dollar amount. No other commitments were
made by the City as a part of these agreements.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, the City abated $2,454,454 of property tax under the urban renewal and
economic development projects.
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Required Supplementary Information
June 30, 2020
City of Dubuque, Iowa
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND CHANGES IN
BALANCES - BUDGET AND ACTUAL (BUDGETARY BASIS)
GOVERNMENTAL AND ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
RECEIPTS
Property tax
Tax increment financing
Other City tax
Licenses and permits
Use of money and property
Intergovernmental
Charges for fees and service
Special assessments
Miscellaneous
Total Receipts
EXPENDITURES
Public safety
Public works
Health and social services
Culture and recreation
Community and economic development
General government
Debt service
Capital projects
Business -type activities
Total Expenditures
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF RECEIPTS
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES, NET
EXCESS DEFICIENCY OF RECEIPTS AND
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES AND
OTHER FINANCING USES
BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR
BALANCE, ENDING OF YEAR
Actual
$ 25,908,220
9,959,562
17,995,431
1,503,252
14,474,768
40,369,620
39,175,530
113,709
8,896,634
158,396,726
29,268,525
12,307,869
970,434
12,316,173
14,432,317
10,013,656
12,165,590
28,946,802
54,048,579
174,469,945
(16,073,219)
Budgeted Amounts Final to Actual
Original Final Variance
$ 25,575,669
10,73 8,108
18,167,857
1,827,379
14,388,998
48,393,574
44,184,398
30,000
7,971,324
171,277,307
30,100,398
13,022,573
1,196,081
12,850,660
14,373,472
10,214,750
10,779,398
37,057,261
61,888,644
191,483,237
(20,205,930)
$ 25,575,669
10,73 8,108
18,167,857
1,904,123
14,391,312
101,904,967
43,907,605
30,000
11,463,679
228,083,320
30,851,935
14,053,891
1,279,935
13,588,266
15,695,646
10,582,261
12,233,320
82,014,175
90,103,926
270,403,355
(42,320,035)
$ 332,551
(778,546)
(172,426)
(400,871)
83,456
(61,535,347)
(4,732,075)
83,709
(2,567,045)
(69,686,594)
1,583,410
1,746,022
309,501
1,272,093
1,263,329
568,605
67,730
53,067,373
36,055,347
95,933,410
26,246,816
15,661,869 12,989,828 36,769,518 (21,107,649)
(411,350) (7,216,102) (5,550,517) 5,139,167
80,882,630 37,452,616 82,384,365
$ 80,471,280 $ 30,236,514 $ 76,833,848 $ 5,139,167
See Notes to Required Supplementary Information.
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NOTE TO REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION — BUDGETARY REPORTING
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
The budgetary comparison is presented as Required Supplementary Information in accordance with
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 41 for governments with significant budgetary
perspective differences resulting from not being able to present budgetary comparisons for the General
Fund and each major Special Revenue Fund.
The Code of Iowa requires the adoption of an annual budget by the City Council on or before March 31
of each year which becomes effective July 1 and constitutes the appropriation for each function specified
therein until amended. The legal level of control (the level on which expenditures may not legally exceed
appropriations) is the function level for the City as a whole, rather than at the fund or fund type level.
The internal service fund or agency fund activity is not included in the adopted budget.
The City's budget is prepared on the cash basis of accounting with an adjustment for accrued payroll
following required public notice and hearings. After the initial annual budget is adopted, it may be
amended for specified purposes. Budget amendments must be prepared and adopted in the same manner
as the original budget. Management is not authorized to amend the budget or to make budgetary transfers
between functions without the approval of the City Council. Management may make budgeting transfers
between funds as long as the transfers are within the same function. The City has adopted a policy
relative to budgetary control and amendment which provides for control at the line -item level and review
of the current year's budget at the time the next year's budget is prepared. This usually results in
amending the appropriations of all functions to adjust to current conditions. Supplemental appropriations
are only provided when unanticipated revenues or budget surpluses become available. Appropriations as
adopted lapse at the end of the fiscal year.
The budget for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, was amended three times during the year to allow the
City to increase function expenditures by $78,920,118 primarily for the carry -forward of unfinished
capital improvement projects. During the year ended June 30, 2020, no function expenses exceeded the
budgeted amount.
The following is a reconciliation of the budgetary basis to the modified accrual basis of accounting:
Governmental
Enterprise
Modified
Funds
Funds
Budgetary
Accrual
Accrual/Accrual
Modified
Accrual
Basis
Adjustments
Basis
Accrual Basis
Basis
Total
Receipts/Revenue
$ 158,396,726
$ (10,090,619)
$ 148,306,107
$ 110,144,389
$ 38,161,718
$ 148,306,107
Expenditures/Expenses
174,469,945
(25,286,719)
149,183,226
111,229,453
37,953,773
149,183,226
Deficiency of Receipts/Revenue
Under Expenditures/Expenses
(16,073,219)
15,196,100
(877,119)
(1,085,064)
207,945
(877,119)
Other Financing Sources
15,661,869
661,880
16,323,749
(540,161)
16,863,910
16,323,749
Net
(411,350)
15,857,980
15,446,630
(1,625,225)
17,071,855
15,446,630
Balance, Beginning
80,882,630
177,340,350
258,222,980
62,912,469
195,310,511
258,222,980
Balance, Ending
$ 80,471,280
$ 193,198,330
$ 273,669,610
$ 61,287,244
$ 212,382,366
$ 273,669,610
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SCHEDULE OF THE CITY'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF NET PENSION LIABILITY
IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
LAST SIX FISCAL YEARS*
(IN THOUSANDS)
Required Supplementary Information
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
City's proportion of the net pension liability (asset) 0.33194% 0.33329% 0.33490% 0.34275% 0.35135% 0.37035%
City's proportionate share of the net pension
$ 19,350 $
21,091 $
22,309 $
21,570 $
17,358 $
14,688
liability
City's covered payroll
$ 25,423 $
25,024 $
24,961 $
24,597 $
24,039 $
24,210
City's proportionate share of the net pension
liability
as a percentage of its covered payroll
76.11%
84.28%
89.38%
87.69%
72.21%
60.67%
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
85.45%
83.62%
82.21 %
81.82%
85.19%
87.61 %
total pension liability
*In accordance with GASB Statement No. 68, the amounts presented for each fiscal year were determined as of June 30 of the preceding fiscal
year.
Note: GASB Statement No. 68 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled, the
City will present information for those years for which information is available.
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SCHEDULE OF THE CITY CONTRIBUTION
IOWA PUPLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
LAST 10 FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
Required Supplementary Information
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Statutorily required contribution $ 2,460
$ 2,403
$ 2,235
2,229
2,196
2,151
2,164
2,022
2,022
1,573
Contributions in relation to the
statutorily required contribution (2,460)
(2,403)
(2,235)
(2,229)
(2,196)
(2,151)
(2,164)
(2,022)
(2,022)
(1,573)
Contribution deficiency (excess) $ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
City's covered payroll $ 26,048
$ 25,423
$ 25,024
$ 24,961
$ 24,597
$ 24,039
$ 24,210
$ 23,321
$ 23,676
$ 22,627
Contributions as a percentage of
covered payroll 9.44%
9.45%
8.93%
8.93%
8.93%
8.95%
8.94%
8.67%
8.54%
6.95%
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IOWA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Changes of benefit terms:
Thee are no significant changes in benefit terms.
Changes of assumption:
The 2018 valuation implemented the following refinements as a result of a demographic assumption
study dated June 28, 2018:
• Changed mortality assumptions to the RP-2014 mortality tables with mortality
improvements modeled using Scale MP-2017.
• Adjusted retirement rates
• Lowered disability rates
• Adjusted the probability of a vested Regular member electing to receive a deferred
benefit.
• Adjusted the merit component of the salary increase assumption.
The 2017 valuation implemented the following refinements as a result of an experience study dated
March 24, 2017:
• Decreased the inflation assumption from 3.00% to 2.60%.
• Decreased the assumed rate of interest on member accounts from 3.75% to 3.50% per
year.
• Decreased the discount rate from 7.50% to 7.00%.
• Decreased the wage growth assumption from 4.00% to 3.25%.
• Decreased the payroll growth assumption from 4.00% to 3.25%.
The 2014 valuation implemented the following refinements as a result of a quadrennial experience study:
• Decreased the inflation assumption from 3.25% to 3.00%.
• Decreased the assumed rate of interest on member accounts from 4.00% to 3.75% per
year.
• Adjusted male mortality rates for retirees in the Regular membership group.
• Reduced retirement rates for sheriffs and deputies between the ages of 55 and 64.
• Moved from an open 30-year amortization period to a closed 30-year amortization period
for the UAL (unfunded actuarial liability) beginning June 30, 2014. Each year thereafter,
changes in the UAL from plan experience will be amortized on a separate closed 20-year
period.
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SCHEDULE OF THE CITY'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF NET PENSION LIABILITY
MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IOWA
LAST SIX FISCAL YEARS*
(IN THOUSANDS)
Required Supplementary Information
2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
City's proportion of the net pension liability (asset)
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability
City's covered payroll
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability
as a percentage of its covered payroll
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability
4.6919% 4.8639% 4.7840% 4.9533% 4.9854% 5.0788%
$ 30,775 $ 28,960 $ 28,062 $ 30,971 $ 23,423 $ 18,410
$ 14,203 $ 14,118 $ 13,552 $ 13,423 $ 13,052 $ 12,968
216.68% 205.13% 207.07% 230.73% 179.46% 141.96%
79.94% 81.07% 80.60% 78.20% 83.04% 86.27%
*In accordance with GASB Statement No. 68, the amounts presented for each fiscal year were determined as of June 30 of the preceding fiscal
year.
Note: GASB Statement No. 68 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled, the
City will present information for those years for which information is available.
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SCHEDULE OF THE CITY CONTRIBUTION
MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IOWA
LAST 10 FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS)
Required Supplementary Information
Statutorily required contribution
$ 3,632
$ 3,696
$ 3,626
$ 3,513
$ 3,727
$ 3,969
$ 3,906
$ 3,310
$ 3,177
$ 2,404
Contributions in relation to the
statutorily required contribution
(3,632)
(3,696)
(3,626)
(3,513)
(3,727)
(3,969)
(3,906)
(3,310)
(3,177)
(2,404)
Contribution deficiency (excess)
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
City's covered payroll
$ 14,879
$ 14,203
$ 14,118
$ 13,552
$ 13,423
$ 13,052
$ 12,968
$ 12,672
$ 12,831
$ 12,080
Contributions as a percentage of
covered payroll
24.41%
26.02%
25.68%
25.92%
27.77%
30.41%
30.12%
26.12%
24.76%
19.90%
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MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IOWA
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Changes of benefit terms:
There were no significant changes of benefit terms.
Changes of assumptions
The 2018 valuation changed postretirement mortality rates were based on the RP-2014 Blue Collor
Healthy Annuitant Table with males set -forward zero years, females set -forward two years and disabled
individuals set -forward three years (male only rates), with generational projection of future mortality
improvement with 50% of Scale BB beginning in 2017.
The 2017 valuation added five years projection of future mortality improvement with Scale BB.
The 2016 valuation changed postretirement mortality rates to the RP-2000 Blue Collar Combined
Healthy Mortality Table with males set -back two years, females set -forward one year and disabled
individuals set -forward one year (male only rates), with no projection of future mortality improvement.
The 2015 valuation phased in the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table for post retirement mortality.
This resulted in a weighting of 1/12 of the 1971 Group Annuity Mortality Table and 11/12 of the 1994
Group Annuity Mortality Table.
The 2014 valuation phased in the 1994 Group Annuity Mortality Table for post retirement mortality.
This resulted in a weighting of 2/12 of the 1971 Group Annuity Mortality Table and 10/12 of the 1994
Group Annuity Mortality Table.
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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN
TOTAL OPEB LIABILITY, RELATED RATIOS AND NOTES
LAST THREE FISCAL YEARS
Service Cost
Interest Cost
Changes in assumptions
Changes in experience
Other Changes
Benefit payments
Net change in total OPEB Liability
Total OPEB liability beginning of year
Total OPEB liability end of year
Covered -employee payroll
Total OPEB liability as a percentage
of covered -employee payroll
2020
2019
2018
$ 288,187 $
296,597 $
277,469
165,496
172,576
172,219
(19,982)
85,951
138,371
(242,263)
-
-
(49,950)
2,582
58,589
(380,158)
(452,573)
(474,856)
(238,670)
105,133
171,792
6,121,366
6,016,233
5,844,441
$ 5,882,696 $
6,121,366 $
6,016,233
$ 34,543,167 $ 39,626,000 $ 39,782,000
17.03% 15.45% 15.12%
Notes to Schedule of Changes in the Total OPEB Liabilitv and Related Ratios
No assets are accumulated in a trust that meets the criteria in paragraph 4 of GASB Statement 75.
Changes in benefit terms:
There were no significant changes in benefit terms.
Change in assumptions:
Changes in assumptions and other inputs reflect the effects of changes in the discount rate, health care
trend rates and other changes.
Note: GASB Statement No. 75 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However,
until a 10-year trend is completed, the City will present information for those years for which information
is available.
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NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special revenue funds are used to account for specific revenues that are legally restricted to expenditure
for particular purposes.
Road Use Tax Fund — This fund is used to account for state revenues allocated to the City for
maintenance and improvement of City streets.
Section VIII Housing Fund — This fund is used to account for the operations of federal Section VIII
existing, voucher, and moderate rehabilitation projects.
Employee Benefits Fund — This fund is used to account for pension and related employee benefit
costs for those employees paid wages from the General Fund.
Special Assessments Fund — This fund is used to account for the financing of public improvements
that are deemed to benefit primarily the properties against which special assessments are levied and
to accumulate monies for the payment of principal and interest on the outstanding long-term debt
service.
Cable TV Fund — This fund is used to account for the monies and related costs as set forth in the
cable franchise agreement between the City of Dubuque and the cable franchisee.
Library Expendable Gifts Trust — This fund is used to account for contributions given to the
library to be spent for specific purposes.
IFA Housing Trust — This fund is used to account for funds received under the Iowa Finance
Authority State Housing Trust Fund Program.
Police Expendable Gifts Fund — This fund is used to account for contributions given to the police
department to be spent for specific purposes.
Veteran's Memorial - This fund is used to account for contributions given to the Veteran's
Memorial for specific purposes and for maintainance.
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NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Capital projects funds are used to account for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities
other than those financed by proprietary funds and trust funds.
Airport Construction Fund — This fund is used to account for the resources and costs related to
airport capital improvements.
Sales Tax Construction Fund — This fund is used to account for the resources and costs related to
capital improvements financed through the local option sales tax.
General Construction Fund — This fund is used to account for the resources and costs related to
general capital improvements.
Street Construction Fund — This fund is used to account for the resources and costs related to street
capital improvements.
PERMANENT FUNDS
Permanent funds are used to report resources that are legally restricted to the extent that only earnings,
not principal, may be used for purposes that support the reporting City's programs.
Ella Lyons Peony Trail Trust Fund — This fund is used for dividends and maintenance cost related
to the City Peony Trail, per trust agreement.
Library Gifts Trust Fund — This fund is used to account for testamentary gifts to the City library.
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Receivables
Property tax
Delinquent
Succeeding year
Accounts and other
Special assessments
Accrued interest
Notes
Intergovernmental
Inventories
Prepaid items
Restricted cash and pooled cash investments
Total Assets
LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Intergovernmental payable
Due to other funds
Unearned revenue
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable revenues
Succeeding year property tax
Special assessments
Grants
Other
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
FUND BALANCES
Nonspendable:
Endowment corpus
Inventory
Prepaid items
Restricted:
Endowments
Library
Police
Veterans
Capital improvements
Franchise agreement
Special assessments
Iowa Finance Authority Trust
Community programs
Employee benefits
Committed, capital improvements
Unassigned
Total Fund Balances
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources and
Fund Balances
Revenue Funds
Road
Use Section VIII Employee Special
Tax Housing Benefits Assessments
$ 4,778,396 $ 381,745 $ - $
- - 100,588
- - 3,033,914
67,199 - -
- 407,620
969,042 3,724
302,382 -
435 11,980
- 308,903 - -
$ 6,050,255 $ 773,551 $ 3,134,502 $ 407,620
$ 319,704 $ 111,731 $ $
76,481 26,467
- 8,141
- 117,685
396,185 264,024 -
3,033,914 -
- 389,289
- 3,724 - -
- - 43,556 -
- 3,724 3,077,470 389,289
302,382 -
435 11,980
5,351,253 -
18,331
- 593,625 -
- - 57,032
- (99,802) - -
5,654,070 505,803 57,032 18,331
$ 6,050,255 $ 773,551 $ 3,134,502 $ 407,620
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EXHIBIT A-1
Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds
Library Police IFA
Expendable Expendable Veteran's Housing Airport General Sales Tax
Cable TV Gifts Trust Gifts Trust Memorial Trust Construction Construction Construction
$ 495,264 $ 1,154,946 $ 7,749 $ 152,925 $ 374,024 $ (146) $ 699 $ 3,070,492
136,095 - - - -
2,081 3,716 25 - - 648 9,975
- - - - 861,944 - 34,085 657,518
- - - 632,963 546,269 152,219
- - - - 599,254 -
21,669 - - - 3,847 -
- - - - - 1,262,287 1,344,808 1,207,665
$ 655,109 $ 1,158,662 $ 7,774 $ 152,925 $ 1,235,968 $ 1,895,104 $ 2,529,610 $ 5,097,869
$ 1,165 $ - $ - $ - $ $ 291,831 $ 726,502 $ 72,339
13,418 1,448 - - - - -
- - 42,278 414,272 -
14,583 1,448 - - 334,109 1,140,774 72,339
- - 294,122 47,886 -
- - 294,122 47,886 -
- - - 599,254 -
21,669 - - 3,847 -
1,157,214 - - -
- 7,774 - -
- 152,925 - - -
- - 1,266,873 737,849 1,207,665
618,857 - - - - -
- - 1,235,968 - -
- - - 3,817,865
640,526 1,157,214 7,774 152,925 1,235,968 1,266,873 1,340,950 5,025,530
$ 655,109 $ 1,158,662 $ 7,774 $ 152,925 $ 1,235,968 $ 1,895,104 $ 2,529,610 $ 5,097,869
(Continued)
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET EXHIBIT A-1 (CONTINUED)
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Receivables
Property tax
Delinquent
Succeeding year
Accounts and other
Special assessments
Accrued interest
Notes
Intergovernmental
Inventories
Prepaid items
Restricted cash and pooled cash investments
Total Assets
LIABILITIES, DEFERRED INFLOWS OF
RESOURCES AND FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Intergovernmental payable
Due to other funds
Unearned revenue
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Unavailable revenues
Succeeding year property tax
Special assessments
Grants
Other
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
FUND BALANCES
Nonspendable:
Endowment corpus
Inventory
Prepaid items
Restricted:
Endowments
Library
Police
Veterans
Capital improvements
Franchise agreement
Special assessments
Iowa Finance Authority Trust
Community programs
Employee benefits
Committed, capital improvements
Unassigned
Total Fund Balances
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows of Resources and
Fund Balances
Capital Projects
Funds Permanent Funds
Total
Ella Lyons
Library Nonmajor
Street Peony Trail
Gifts Governmental
Construction Trust
Trust Funds
$ 2,168,691 $ - $ - $ 12,584,785
100,588
3,033,914
26,045 - 229,339
- - - 407,620
6,978 212 58 23,693
- - - 1,553,547
1,052,044 - 3,356,261
- - 901,636
340 - 38,271
- 155,677 18,051 4,297,391
$ 3,254,098 $ 155,889 $ 18,109 $ 26,527,045
$ 418,269 $ - $ $ 1,941,541
- - 117,814
- - 8,141
- - 456,550
- - 117,685
418,269 2,641,731
3,033,914
- - 389,289
515,173 - 860,905
314,963 - 358,519
830,136 - 4,642,627
57,412 12,000 69,412
- - - 901,636
340 - 38,271
- 98,477 6,109 104,586
- - - 1,157,214
- - 7,774
152,925
8,563,640
618,857
- - 18,331
- - 1,235,968
- - 593,625
- - 57,032
2,005,353 - 5,823,218
- - (99,802)
2,005,693 155,889 18,109 19,242,687
$ 3,254,098 $ 155,889 $ 18,109 $ 26,527,045
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
REVENUES
Taxes
Special assessments
Intergovernmental
Charges for services
Investment earnings
Contributions
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Governmental activities
Current
Public safety
Public works
Culture and recreation
Community and economic development
General government
Debt service
Interest and fiscal charges
Capital projects
Total Expenditures
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in
Transfers out
Insurance recovery
Sale of capital assets
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES, BEGINNING
FUND BALANCES, ENDING
Special Revenue Funds
Road
Use Section VIII Employee Special
Tax Housing Benefits Assessments
$ - $ - $ 3,645,629 $ -
- - - 69,891
7,782,636 5,498,322 - -
211,083 - - -
- 8,257 - 21,506
- 650 - -
38,900 59,808 - 1,255
8,032,619 5,567,037 3,645,629 92,652
6,328,105 - -
- 5,707,258 - -
6,849 - 242 -
442,418 - - -
6,777,372 5,707,258 242 -
1,255,247 (140,221) 3,645,387 92,652
33,682 97,138 - -
(462,469) - (3,633,932) (109,439)
(428,787) 97,138 (3,633,932) (109,439)
826,460 (43,083) 11,455 (16,787)
4,827,610 548,886 45,577 35,118
$ 5,654,070 $ 505,803 $ 57,032 $ 18,331
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Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects Funds
Library Police IFA
Expendable Expendable Veteran's Housing Airport General
Cable TV Gifts Trust Gifts Trust Memorial Trust Construction Construction
-
-
- - 106,583 998,895
499,120
750
8,976
- - - 169,259
-
11,710
25,507
176 2,812 - 19,047
42,834
-
460
3,655 8,700 - -
2,684
564,765
98,997
- - 537,161 390
14,292
577,225
133,940
3,831 11,512 643,744 1,187,591
558,930
3,102 - - - -
- 137,140 - 2,029 - - -
570,026 - - - - - -
5,000 - - - - - (15,258)
- - - - - 1,848,826 5,519,810
575,026 137,140 3,102 2,029 - 1,848,826 5,504,552
2,199 (3,200) 729 9,483 643,744 (661,235) (4,945,622)
- - - 50,000 335,790 2,948,594
- (34,567) (31,349)
- - 3,000
- - - - 50,000 301,223 2,920,245
2,199 (3,200) 729 9,483 693,744 (360,012) (2,025,377)
638,327 1,160,414 7,045 143,442 542,224 1,626,885 3,366,327
$ 640,526 $ 1,157,214 $ 7,774 $ 152,925 $ 1,235,968 $ 1,266,873 $ 1,340,950
EXHIBIT A-2
(Continued)
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXHIBIT A-2 (CONTINUED)
EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
REVENUES
Taxes
Special assessments
Intergovernmental
Charges for services
Investment earnings
Contributions
Miscellaneous
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Governmental activities
Current
Public safety
Public works
Culture and recreation
Community and economic development
General government
Debt service
Interest and fiscal charges
Capital projects
Total Expenditures
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in
Transfers out
Insurance recovery
Sale of capital assets
Total Other Financing Sources (Uses)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES, BEGINNING
FUND BALANCES, ENDING
Capital Projects Funds Permanent Funds
Ella Lyons
Sales Tax Street Peony Trail
Construction Construction Trust
Total
Library Nonmajor
Gifts Governmental
Trust Funds
$ 1,930,466 $
2,895,699 $ - $
- $ 8,471,794
-
- -
- 69,891
-
1,180,314 -
- 16,065,870
-
18,720 -
- 408,788
84,478
37,853 (2,470)
416 252,126
-
- -
- 16,149
2,637
73,574 -
158 1,391,937
2,017,581
4,206,160 (2,470)
574 26,676,555
- - 3,102
- - - - 6,328,105
- - - 1,760 140,929
- - - - 5,707,258
- - 577,117
10,980 - - - 722
1,617,936 3,413,817 - - 12,842,807
1,628,916 3,413,817 - 1,760 25,600,040
388,665 792,343 (2,470) (1,186) 1,076,515
102,132 85,852 -
- 3,653,188
(758,092) (674,769) -
- (5,704,617)
- 52,182 -
- 52,182
- - -
- 3,000
(655,960) (536,735) -
- (1,996,247)
(267,295) 255,608 (2,470) (1,186) (919,732)
5,292,825 1,750,085 158,359 19,295 20,162,419
$ 5,025,530 $ 2,005,693 $ 155,889 $ 18,109 $ 19,242,687
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NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to
private business enterprises -- where the intent of the City Council is that the costs of providing goods or
services to the general public on a continuing basis be financed or recovered primarily through user
charges; or where the City Council has decided that periodic determination of net income is appropriate
for accountability purposes.
Refuse Collection Fund — This fund is used to account for the operations of the City's refuse
collection services.
Transit System Fund — This fund is used to account for the operations of the City's bus and other
transit services.
Salt Fund — This fund is used to account for the operations of the City's salt distribution.
America's River Project — This fund is used to account for all projects covered by the Vision Iowa
Grant, including all matching funds.
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
EXHIBIT B-1
Total Other
Refuse
Transit
America's
Enterprise
Collection
System
Salt River Project
Funds
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
$ 1,246,871 $
870,152 $
62,776 $ 4
$ 2,179,803
Receivables
Accounts
424,445
439
- -
424,884
Intergovernmental
-
3,093,798
- -
3,093,798
Prepaid items
-
12,688
- -
12,688
Inventories
-
2,044
- -
2,044
Total Current Assets
1,671,316
3,979,121
62,776 4
5,713,217
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Restricted cash and pooled cash investments
-
199,787
- -
199,787
Capital assets
Land
-
36,000
- -
36,000
Buildings
-
13,366,053
175,458 -
13,541,511
Improvements to other than buildings
-
659,598
686,312 -
1,345,910
Machinery and equipment
2,808,292
7,570,600
36,342 -
10,415,234
Accumulated depreciation
(2,114,960)
(6,158,720)
(177,580) -
(8,451,260)
Net Capital Assets
693,332
15,473,531
720,532 -
16,887,395
Total Noncurrent Assets
693,332
15,673,318
720,532 -
17,087,182
Total Assets
2,364,648
19,652,439
783,308 4
22,800,399
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF
RESOURCES
Pension related deferred outflows
204,091
299,534
- -
503,625
OPEB related deferred outflows
10,384
8,407
- -
18,791
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources
214,475
307,941
- -
522,416
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
24,317
1,626,530
- -
1,650,847
Accrued payroll
64,016
84,089
- -
148,105
General obligation bonds payable
5,400
9,268
- -
14,668
Accrued compensated absences
3,414
-
- -
3,414
Accrued interest payable
1,980
722
- -
2,702
Total Current Liabilities
99,127
1,720,609
- -
1,819,736
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
General obligation bonds payable
61,629
289,810 -
- 351,439
Accrued compensated absences
213,160
36,193 -
- 249,353
Net pension liability
861,091
1,263,774 -
- 2,124,865
Total OPEB liability
235,307
190,488 -
- 425,795
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
1,371,187
1,780,265 -
- 3,151,452
Total Liabilities
1,470,314
3,500,874 -
- 4,971,188
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred inflows
OPEB related deferred inflows
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets
Unrestricted
Total Net Position
150,348 220,659 - - 371,007
13,409 10,855 - - 24,264
163,757 231,514 - - 395,271
626,303 15,374,240 720,532 - 16,721,075
318,749 853,752 62,776 4 1,235,281
$ 945,052 $ 16,227,992 $ 783,308 $ 4 $ 17,956,356
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA EXHIBIT B-2
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Total Other
Refuse
Transit
America's
Enterprise
Collection
System
Salt
River Project
Funds
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for sales and services $
4,444,871
$ 364,116 $
346,753
$ -
$ 5,155,740
Other
3,446
36,460
-
-
39,906
Total Operating Revenues
4,448,317
400,576
346,753
-
5,195,646
OPERATING EXPENSES
Employee expense
2,805,672
2,436,336
-
-
5,242,008
Utilities
21,747
91,001
-
-
112,748
Repairs and maintenance
329,703
769,849
940
-
1,100,492
Supplies and services
889,936
463,777
304,977
3,161
1,661,851
Insurance
21,745
43,737
-
-
65,482
Depreciation
317,135
814,208
27,639
-
1,158,982
Total Operating Expenses
4,385,938
4,618,908
333,556
3,161
9,341,563
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
62,379
(4,218,332)
13,197
(3,161)
(4,145,917)
NONOPERATING REVENUES
Intergovernmental
-
2,531,111
-
-
2,531,111
Investment earnings
27,158
3,059
-
-
30,217
Contributions
-
84,280
-
-
84,280
Interest expense
(1,745)
565
-
-
(1,180)
Gain on disposal of assets
16,500
(130,120)
-
-
(113,620)
Net Nonoperating Revenues
41,913
2,488,895
-
-
2,530,808
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TRANSFERS
104,292
(1,729,437)
13,197
(3,161)
(1,615,109)
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
-
1,524,575
-
-
1,524,575
TRANSFERS IN
-
1,693,164
-
2,800
1,695,964
CHANGE IN NET POSITION
104,292
1,488,302
13,197
(361)
1,605,430
NET POSITION, BEGINNING
840,760
14,739,690
770,111
365
16,350,926
NET POSITION, ENDING $
945,052
$ 16,227,992 $
783,308
$ 4
$ 17,956,356
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
America's
Total Other
Refuse
Transit
River
Enterprise
Collection
System
Salt
Project
Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from customers
$ 4,020,426
$ 366,262 $
346,753
$ -
$ 4,733,441
Cash payments to suppliers for goods and services
(1,261,848)
(1,390,499)
(305,917)
(3,161)
(2,961,425)
Cash payments to employees for services
(2,749,600)
(2,310,549)
-
-
(5,060,149)
Other operating receipts
3,446
36,460
-
-
39,906
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
12,424
(3,298,326)
40,836
(3,161)
(3,248,227)
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Transfers from other funds
Transfers to other funds
Contributions
Intergovernmental grant proceeds
NET CASH PROVIDED BY NONCAPITAL
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
- 1,693,164
- 2,800 1,695,964
- 1,608,855
- - 1,608,855
- 613,900
- - 613,900
- 3,915,919
- 2,800 3,918,719
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of debt
- -
Premium on debt issuance
- -
Acquisition and construction of capital assets
(96,987) (323,130)
Proceeds from sale of capital assets
16,500 -
Principal Paid
(5,222) (9,600)
Interest paid
(2,064)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) CAPITAL AND
RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(87,773) (332,730)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest received
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND POOLED
INVESTMENTS
(420,117)
16,500
(14,822)
(2,064)
(420,503)
424,922 3,059 - - 427,981
349,573 287,922 40,836 (361) 677,970
CASH AND POOLED INVESTMENTS, BEGINNING 897,298 782,017 21,940 365 1,701,620
CASH AND POOLED INVESTMENTS, ENDING $ 1,246,871 1,069,939 $ 62,776 $ 4 $ 2,379,590
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS EXHIBIT B-3
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Business -type Activities - Enterprise Funds
America's Total Other
Refuse River Enterprise
Collection Transit Salt Project Funds
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating income (loss) $ 62,379 $ (4,218,332) $ 13,197 $ (3,161) $ (4,145,917)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Depreciation
Change in assets and liabilities
(Increase) Decrease in receivables
Decrease in inventories and prepaid items
Increase in accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in accrued liabilities
(Decrease) in net pension liability
Decrease in deferred outflows
Increase in deferred inflows
Increase in total OPEB liability
Total Adjustments
317,135
814,208 27,639
- 1,158,982
(424,445)
2,146 -
- (422,299)
-
(2,563) -
- (2,563)
1,283
(19,572) -
- (18,289)
(6,253)
23,118 -
- 16,865
(59,460)
(83,492) -
- (142,952)
36,000
52,083 -
- 88,083
84,609
115,677 -
- 200,286
1,176
18,401 -
- 19,577
(49,955)
920,006 27,639
- 897,690
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES $ 12,424 $ (3,298,326) $ 40,836 $ (3,161) $ (3,248,227)
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Internal service funds are used to account for the financing of goods or services provided by one
department to other departments of the government and to other government units, on a
cost -reimbursement basis.
General Service Fund - This fund is used to account for engineering, street, and general services
supplied to other departments.
Garage Service Fund - This fund is used to account for maintenance and repair services for the
City's automotive equipment.
Stores/Printing Fund - This fund is used to account for printing, supplies, and other services
provided to other departments.
Health Insurance Reserve Fund - This fund is used to account for health insurance costs.
Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund - This fund is used to account for workers' compensation
costs.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Receivables
Accounts
Accrued interest
Prepaid items
Inventories
Total Current Assets
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Capital assets
Machinery and equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Net Capital Assets
Total Noncurrent Assets
Total Assets
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred outflows
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable
Accrued payroll
Total Current Liabilities
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Net pension liability
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension related deferred inflows
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets
Unrestricted
Total Net Position (Deficit)
General Garage Stores/
Service Service Printing
$ 165,283 $ 574,541 $ 14,264
- 51,319 14,484
165,283 625,860 28,748
- 356,590 -
- (263,134) -
- 93,456 -
- 93,456 -
165,283 719,316 28,748
206,807 115,834 -
38,333 8,558
32,543 -
70,876 8,558
872,559
488,728 -
872,559
488,728 -
872,559
559,604 8,558
152,351 85,332 -
93,456 -
(652,820) 96,758 20,190
$ (652,820) $ 190,214 $ 20,190
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Health Workers'
Insurance Compensation
Reserve Reserve Total
$ 4,603,574 $ 1,605,767 $ 6,963,429
268,177 - 268,177
14,812 5,166 19,978
- 183,763 183,763
- - 65,803
4,886,563 1,794,696 7,501,150
- 356,590
- (263,134)
- 93,456
- - 93,456
4,886,563 1,794,696 7,594,606
322,641
873,589 499,557 1,420,037
- - 32,543
873,589 499,557 1,452,580
1,361,287
- - 1,361,287
873,589 499,557 2,813,867
237,683
- - 93,456
4,012,974 1,295,139 4,772,241
$ 4,012,974 $ 1,295,139 $ 4,865,697
EXHIBIT C-1
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION (DEFICITS)
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for sales and services
Other
Total Operating Revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES
Employee expense
Utilities
Repairs and maintenance
Supplies and services
Insurance
Depreciation
Total Operating Expenses
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Investment earnings
Gain on disposal of assets
Net Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses)
CHANGE IN NET POSITION
NET POSITION (DEFICIT), BEGINNING
NET POSITION (DEFICIT), ENDING
General Garage Stores/
Service Service Printing
$ 1,606,347 $ 1,942,010 $ 583,270
- 55,543 -
1,606,347 1,997,553 583,270
1,501,747
941,530
-
1
30,810
6,821
-
54,093
-
-
824,259
559,042
-
16,604
-
-
40,868
-
1,501,748
1,908,164
565,863
104,599
89,389
17,407
2,679 -
2,679 -
104,599 92,068 17,407
(757,419) 98,146 2,783
$ (652,820) $ 190,214 $ 20,190
144
Health Workers'
Insurance Compensation
Reserve Reserve Total
$ 9,359,270 $ 807,864 $ 14,298,761
137 14,432 70,112
9,359,407 822,296 14,368,873
- 2,443,277
- 37,632
- - 54,093
10,259,919 - 11,643,220
- 158,042 174,646
- - 40,868
10,259,919 158,042 14,393,736
(900,512) 664,254 (24,863)
119,990 38,415 158,405
- - 2,679
119,990 38,415 161,084
(780,522) 702,669 136,221
4,793,496 592,470 4,729,476
$ 4,012,974 $ 1,295,139 $ 4,865,697
EXHIBIT C-2
145
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash received from customers
Cash payments to suppliers for goods and services
Cash payments to employees for services
Other operating receipts
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of capital assets
NET CASH (USED FOR) CAPITAL AND
RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest received
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
POOLED INVESTMENTS
CASH AND POOLED INVESTMENTS, BEGINNING
CASH AND POOLED INVESTMENTS, ENDING
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Operating income
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net
cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Depreciation
Change in assets and liabilities
(Increase) in receivables
(Increase) Decrease in inventories and prepaid items
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable
(Decrease) in net pension liability
Decrease in deferred outflows
Increase in deferred inflows
Increase in accrued liabilities
Total Adjustments
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
General
Garage
Stores/
Service
Service
Printing
$ 1,606,347 $
1,942,010 $
583,270
(1)
(950,333)
(569,639)
(1,441,063)
(923,368)
-
-
55,543
-
165,283
123,852
13,631
-
2,679
-
-
2,679
-
165,283
126,531
13,631
-
448,010
633
$ 165,283 $
574,541 $
14,264
$ 104,599 $
89,389 $
17,407
-
40,868
-
-
15,173
(4,902)
-
(39,740)
1,126
(47,010)
(51,155)
-
34,407
25,783
-
73,287
38,914
-
-
4,620
-
60,684
34,463
(3,776)
$ 165,283 $
123,852 $
13,631
146
Health Workers'
Insurance Compensation
Reserve Reserve Total
$ 9,318,982 $ 807,864 $ 14,258,473
(10,362,276) (865,338) (12,747,587)
- - (2,364,431)
137 14,432 70,112
(1,043,157) (43,042) (783,433)
2,679
2,679
120,568 37,736 158,304
(922,589) (5,306) (622,450)
5,526,163 1,611,073 7,585,879
$ 4,603,574 $ 1,605,767 $ 6,963,429
$ (900,512) $ 664,254 $ (24,863)
40,868
(40,288) - (40,288)
(183,763) (173,492)
(102,357) (523,533) (664,504)
- - (98,165)
- 60,190
- 112,201
- 4,620
(142,645) (707,296) (758,570)
$ (1,043,157) $ (43,042) $ (783,433)
EXHIBIT C-3
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AGENCY FUNDS
The agency fund is used to report resources held by the City in a purely custodial capacity.
Cable Equipment Fund — This fund is used to account for resources received under the cable
franchise agreement to support public, educational, and governmental access and internet use grants.
Dog Track Depreciation Fund — This fund is used to account for the resources held for
improvements at the greyhound racing facility.
Flexsteel Decomission Fund —This fund is used to account for the resources held for the
decomissioning of the prior Flexsteel site.
149
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES EXHIBIT D-1
AGENCY FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2020
Balance
Balance
Beginning
End
of Year
Additions
Deductions
of Year
CABLE EQUIPMENT FUND
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
$
747,424
$
200,770
$
67,916
$
880,278
Prepaids
12,054
7,552
12,054
7,552
Accounts receivable
50,729
47,633
50,729
47,633
Total Assets
$
810,207
$
255,955
$
130,699
$
935,463
LIABILITIES
Due to other agency
$
810,207
$
255,955
$
130,699
$
935,463
Total Liabilities
$
810,207
$
255,955
$
130,699
$
935,463
DOG TRACK DEPRECIATION FUND
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
$
1,012,729
$
132,987
$
104,193
$
1,041,523
Accounts receivable
-
10,000
-
10,000
Accrued interest
2,820
3,351
2,820
3,351
Total Assets
$
1,015,549
$
146,338
$
107,013
$
1,054,874
LIABILITIES
Due to other agency
Total Liabilities
FLEXSTEEL DECOMISSION FUND
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Notes receivable
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Due to other agency
Total Liabilities
TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS
ASSETS
Cash and pooled cash investments
Prepaids
Accounts receivable
Notes receivable
Accrued interest
Total Assets
LIABILITIES
Due to other agency
Total Liabilities
$ 1,015,549 $ 146,338 $ 107,013 $ 1,054,874
$ 1,015,549 $ 146,338 $ 107,013 $ 1,054,874
$ 965,839 $
1,700,000 _
$ 2,665,839 $
325,343 $ 1,291,182 $
1,700,000 _
325,343 $ 2,991,182 $
$ 2,665,839
$
325,343
$
2,991,182
$
-
$ 2,665,839
$
325,343
$
2,991,182
$
-
$ 2,725,992
$
659,100
$
1,463,291
$
1,921,801
12,054
7,552
12,054
7,552
50,729
57,633
50,729
57,633
1,700,000
-
1,700,000
-
2,820
3,351
2,820
3,351
$ 4,491,595
$
727,636
$
3,228,894
$
1,990,337
$ 4,491,595
$
727,636
$
3,228,894
$
1,990,337
$ 4,491,595
$
727,636
$
3,228,894
$
1,990,337
150
Statistical Section (Unaudited)
June 30, 2020
City of Dubuque, Iowa
151
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152
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
STATISTICAL SECTION
This statistical section of the City's comprehensive annual financial report presents detailed information
as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and
required supplementary information says about the City's overall financial health.
Contents
Page
Financial Trends
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the City's
financial performance and well-being have changed over time. 154
Revenue Capacity
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the City's most
significant local revenue source, the property tax. 162
Debt Capacity
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the
City's current levels of outstanding debt and the City's ability to issue additional
debt in the future. 166
Demographic and Economic Information
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader
understand the environment within which the City's financial activities take place
and to help make comparisons over time and with other governments. 177
Operating Information
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand
how the information in the City's financial report relates to the services the City
provides and the activities it performs. 179
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive
annual financial reports for the relevant year.
153
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
Fiscal -
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Governmental activities
Net investment in capital assets
$ 329,416,245
$ 347,890,769
$ 342,046,442
$ 354,732,451
$ 348,173,267
Restricted
23,738,199
26,180,100
23,491,207
21,501,638
22,047,405
Unrestricted
(4,891,381)
(16,876,988)
(8,361,688)
(18,151,279)
(49,579,334)
Total governmental activities net position
$ 348,263,063
$ 357,193,881
$ 357,175,961
$ 358,082,810
$ 320,641,338
Business -type activities
Net investment in capital assets
$ 135,026,753
$ 132,237,734
$ 138,498,777
$ 138,842,390
$ 148,487,126
Restricted
893,519
957,802
6,011,848
5,315,519
7,796,668
Unrestricted
2,603,799
10,665,596
(641,384)
(593,202)
(4,568,933)
Total business -type activities net position
$ 138,524,071
$ 143,861,132
$ 143,869,241
$ 143,564,707
$ 151,714,861
Primary government
Net investment in capital assets
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total primary government net positions
$ 464,442,998 $ 480,128,503 $ 480,545,219 $ 493,574,841 $ 496,660,393
24,631,718 27,137,902 29,503,055 26,817,157 29,844,073
(2,287,582) (6,211,392) (9,003,072) (18,744,481) (54,148,267)
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154
Year
TABLE 1
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
$ 369,244,904
$
375,578,520
$
379,040,697
$
385,005,220
$
387,344,725
21,473,309
23,955,112
27,269,997
28,321,603
26,501,434
(47,166,839)
(43,921,629)
(41,853,174)
(36,682,314)
(35,985,750)
$ 343,551,374
$
355,612,003
$
364,457,520
$
376,644,509
$
377,860,409
$ 161,326,743
$
164,448,390
$
168,205,523
$
179,561,228
$
191,757,112
4,254,907
3,796,752
3,053,616
3,131,716
3,187,364
(7,339,071)
3,876,760
10,696,792
12,617,567
17,437,890
$ 158,242,579
$
172,121,902
$
181,955,931
$
195,310,511
$
212,382,366
$ 530,571,647
$
540,026,910
$
547,246,220
$
564,566,448
$
579,101,837
25,728,216
27,751,864
30,323,613
31,453,319
29,688,798
(54,505,910)
(40,044,869)
(31,156,382)
(24,064,747)
(18,547,860)
$ 501,793,953
$
527,733,905
$
546,413,451
$
571,955,020
$
590,242,775
155
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CHANGES IN NET POSITION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
Expenses
Governmental activities:
Public safety
Public works
Health and social services
Culture and recreation
Community and economic development
General government
Interest on long-term debt
Total governmental activities expenses
Business -type activities:
Sewage disposal works
Water utility
Stormwater utility
Parking facilities
America's River Project
Refuse collection
Transit system
Salt
Total business -type activities expenses
Total primary government expenses
Program Revenues
Governmental activities:
Charges for services
Public safety
Public works
Culture and recreation
Other activities
Operating grants and contributions
Capital grants and contributions
Total governmental activities program revenues
Business -type activities:
Charges for services
Sewage disposal works
Water utility
Stormwater utility
Parking facilities
America's River Project
Refuse collection
Transit system
Salt
Operating grants and contributions
Capital grants and contributions
Total business -type activities program revenues
Total primary government program revenues
Fiscal -
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
$ 23,759,068
18,978,423
1,072,347
10,911,733
12,890,841
9,052,704
3,294,951
79,960,067
7,899,011
6,523,993
2,811,321
4,775,834
180,086
2,828,891
2,947,958
671,647
28,638,741
$ 108,598,808
2,579,573
5,331,667
2,108,177
2,530,234
14,204,627
23,482,866
50,237,144
$ 26,326,367
22,917,747
913,954
12,749,558
22,030,950
6,133,983
3,294,912
94,367,471
9,718,669
7,410,710
2,750,767
3,152,055
22,787
3,173,075
3,629,750
661,395
30,519,208
$ 124,886,679
2,915,562
5,178,439
2,321,553
2,873,298
23,013,997
16,560,811
52,863,660
$ 28,292,481
21,607,536
716,970
13,647,178
17,388,720
6,248,483
4,049,640
91,951,008
9,375,748
6,817,772
3,347,304
3,586,405
22,770
3,468,859
3,492,095
346,066
30,457,019
$ 122,408,027
2,495,737
4,472,479
2,488,844
3,264,979
13,995,316
10,791,945
37,509,300
$ 27,578,517
21,306,882
1,055,398
13,696,331
14,591,257
9,610,084
3,684,993
91,523,462
11,481,103
8,812,340
3,431,096
3,732,492
33,579
3,750,366
3,847,320
56,468
35,144,764
$ 126,668,226
2,624,455
5,829,293
2,321,265
3,921,256
12,784,907
12,162,649
39,643,825
6,643,974
7,827,281
8,924,785
10,025,673
10,582,662
5,638,277
6,037,073
6,922,582
7,248,790
7,463,430
2,993,539
3,180,134
3,192,256
3,224,504
3,490,040
2,750,610
2,908,989
2,883,865
2,920,148
3,036,214
3,082,197
193,236
773,258
2,773,933
6,536,527
31,385,551
$ 81,622,695
3,257,960
3,346,795
3,700,922
3,783,493
278,835
307,314
275,907
397,545
665,942
395,000
45,600
232,271
1,579,493
2,264,695
1,717,208
1,866,535
5,323,486
1,240,583
2,920,942
10,020,715
31,059,193
29,477,875
32,079,694
40,872,905
$ 83,922,853
$ 66,987,175 $
71,723,519 $
77,234,843
156
TABLE 2
Year
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
$ 26,851,624
$ 30,020,343
$ 29,482,962
$ 29,637,417
$ 32,079,903
24,323,023
19,608,137
20,393,871
24,835,035
22,667,132
967,936
815,251
883,217
1,442,658
1,677,181
12,993,331
13,653,509
14,323,710
12,916,646
13,576,571
15,464,781
18,096,170
21,109,384
15,837,039
17,848,570
4,101,423
8,982,668
7,573,081
5,944,116
8,821,692
2,963,134
3,467,685
3,129,502
3,387,730
2,929,997
87,665,252
94,643,763
96,895,727
94,000,641
99,601,046
12,817,669
11,326,661
11,614,347
12,177,352
11,725,889
6,483,229
6,807,217
7,109,421
7,892,423
7,631,411
5,021,523
6,234,015
6,159,039
7,025,525
5,887,171
3,420,296
3,547,856
2,866,510
2,845,911
3,414,851
21,521
22,893
10,143
19,874
3,161
3,968,761
4,208,268
4,244,551
4,215,881
4,387,683
4,274,967
4,237,054
4,722,979
4,533,060
4,748,463
181,617
45,039
119,421
182,092
333,556
36,189,583
36,429,003
36,846,411
38,892,118
38,132,185
$ 123,854,835
$ 131,072,766
$ 133,742,138
$ 132,892,759
$ 137,733,231
2,713,065
2,930,068
2,600,751
2,535,504
2,641,633
5,765,075
5,681,107
6,654,101
7,327,692
6,732,825
2,723,270
2,767,636
2,874,493
2,459,644
2,237,000
3,887,056
3,541,205
5,864,541
3,815,321
5,455,952
15,301,219
15,028,527
21,569,356
23,198,271
14,484,320
18,667,619
13,360,280
7,779,713
11,048,200
15,450,271
49,057,304
43,308,823
47,342,955
50,384,632
47,002,001
12,158,439
12,442,584
12,659,662
12,479,684
12,606,632
8,406,928
8,553,225
8,906,136
8,959,023
9,273,720
3,754,148
4,076,396
4,367,963
4,714,670
5,061,855
3,247,383
3,286,947
3,034,744
3,066,118
2,313,344
1,605
4
4
4
-
3,857,340
4,185,051
4,232,542
4,351,428
4,448,317
463,688
459,258
465,550
512,385
400,576
81,720
86,887
96,273
174,784
346,753
1,648,077
1,700,171
1,648,403
1,917,366
2,967,619
7,607,721
14,160,820
5,705,262
6,215,459
6,410,594
41,227,049
48,951,343
41,116,539
42,390,921
43,829,410
$ 90,284,353
$ 92,260,166
$ 88,459,494
$ 92,775,553
$ 90,831,411
(Continued)
157
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CHANGES IN NET POSITION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
Fiscal -
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Net (Expense)/Revenue
Governmental activities
$ (29,722,923)
$ (41,503,811)
$ (54,441,708)
$ (51,879,637)
$ (50,692,165)
Business -type activities
2,746,810
539,985
(979,144)
(3,065,070)
5,282,747
Total primary government net expense
$ (26,976,113)
$ (40,963,826)
$ (55,420,852)
$ (54,944,707)
$ (45,409,418)
General Revenues and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental activities:
General Revenues
Property taxes
$ 28,249,114
$ 30,816,614 $
32,668,554
$ 33,264,283 $
36,277,719
Local option sales tax
7,929,761
8,459,888
8,764,787
8,211,366
8,760,246
Hotel/motel tax
1,826,809
1,903,944
1,953,763
2,006,514
2,623,551
Utility franchise fees
2,488,858
2,272,481
2,568,347
2,609,421
2,828,688
Gaming
13,327,223
8,785,453
8,452,298
7,878,008
7,397,709
Unrestricted investment earnings
668,363
1,529,149
201,153
777,958
668,134
Gain on sale of capital assets
149,937
1,417,048
907,122
483,782
19,495
Other
622,494
-
-
-
-
Transfers
(1,211,263)
(4,749,948)
(1,092,236)
(2,444,846)
(7,288,593)
Total governmental activities
54,051,296
50,434,629
54,423,788
52,786,486
51,286,949
Business -type activities
General Revenues
Unrestricted investment earnings
184,581
206,672
65,321
135,461
185,356
Gain on sale of capital assets
19,337
84,178
384,697
180,229
6,571
Extraordinary item
(2,253,036)
(243,722)
(555,031)
-
-
Transfers
1,211,263
4,749,948
1,092,236
2,444,846
7,288,593
Total business -type activities
(837,855)
4,797,076
987,223
2,760,536
7,480,520
Total primary government
$ 53,213,441
$ 55,231,705
$ 55,411,011
$ 55,547,022 $
58,767,469
Change in Net Position
Governmental activities
$ 24,328,373
$ 8,930,818
$ (17,920)
$ 906,849 $
594,784
Business -type activities
1,908,955
5,337,061
8,079
(304,534)
12,763,267
Total primary government
$ 26,237,328
$ 14,267,879
$ (9,841)
$ 602,315 $
13,358,051
158
TABLE 2
(continued)
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
$ (38,607,948) $ (51,334,940) $ (49,552,772) $ (43,616,009) $ (52,599,045)
5,037,466 12,522,340 4,270,124 3,494,540 5,697,225
$ (33,570,482) $ (38,812,600) $ (45,282,648) $ (40,121,469) $ (46,901,820)
$ 36,518,506
$ 39,678,473
$ 39,632,246
$ 37,973,888
$ 38,354,691
9,155,411
8,890,046
8,610,948
8,940,109
9,652,332
2,128,042
2,821,745
2,286,469
2,113,273
2,117,506
4,360,107
4,558,847
4,832,958
5,072,350
4,976,472
8,440,161
8,098,324
8,062,251
8,730,986
7,394,294
1,082,165
335,577
688,769
1,858,476
1,857,420
813,492
83,720
309,857
94,980
23,866
(979,900)
(1,071,163)
(5,423,015)
(8,981,064)
(10,561,636)
61,517,984
63,395,569
59,000,483
55,802,998
53,814,945
407,528
231,746
268,283
798,497
796,494
102,824
54,074
4,680
80,479
16,500
979,900
1,071,163
5,423,015
8,981,064
10,561,636
1,490,252
1,356,983
5,695,978
9,860,040
11,374,630
$ 63,008,236
$ 64,752,552
$ 64,696,461
$ 65,663,038
$ 65,189,575
$ 22,910,036 $ 12,060,629 $ 9,447,711 $ 12,186,989 $ 1,215,900
6,527,718 13,879,323 9,966,102 13,354,580 17,071,855
$ 29,437,754 $ 25,939,952 $ 19,413,813 $ 25,541,569 $ 18,287,755
159
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
Fiscal -
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
General Fund
Nonspendable
$ 868,631 $
5,613,359 $
6,646,278
$ 6,549,063
$ 6,082,043
Restricted
-
-
-
-
-
Assigned
8,904,490
5,549,803
3,434,440
1,904,805
647,772
Unassigned
6,139,306
9,371,016
8,806,171
7,356,066
8,693,524
Total general fund
$ 15,912,427 $
20,534,178 $
18,886,889
$ 15,809,934
$ 15,423,339
All Other Governmental Funds
Nonspendable $ 10,320,305 $ 10,975,468 $ 9,092,520 $ 8,640,780 $ 1,183,423
Restricted 18,010,570 31,362,126 30,738,046 23,620,615 30,496,183
Committed 5,203,472 5,843,671 10,827,172 10,548,592 12,298,896
Unassigned (377,363) (429,344) - - -
Total all other governmental funds $ 33,156,984 $ 47,751,921 $ 50,657,738 $ 42,809,987 $ 43,978,502
160
Year
TABLE 3
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
$ 6,049,052 $ 5,585,672 $ 5,414,922 $ 5,369,478 $ 5,145,558
- 2,208 - 229,995 219,741
1,015,935 1,590,065 1,267,250 1,438,616 1,396,196
10,908,497 12,582,596 15,193,241 19,276,479 20,128,223
$ 17,973,484 $ 19,760,541 $ 21,875,413 $ 26,314,568 $ 26,889,718
$ 553,292 $ 944,856 $ 415,271 $ 406,813 $ 1,030,515
27,450,187 28,103,397 30,347,598 34,367,024 30,247,351
7,635,502 6,592,154 4,660,158 3,009,111 5,823,218
- - (2,021,937) (1,185,047) (2,703,558)
$ 35,638,981 $ 35,640,407 $ 33,401,090 $ 36,597,901 $ 34,397,526
161
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
Fiscal -
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Revenues
Taxes
$ 40,428,894
$ 43,443,669
$ 45,440,973
$ 46,034,361 $
50,490,204
Special assessments
232,535
596,138
175,486
154,692
85,501
Licenses and permits
1,170,922
1,570,022
1,271,771
1,136,941
1,198,420
Intergovernmental
26,171,082
37,574,783
26,580,831
23,050,052
20,828,524
Charges for services
8,723,086
9,296,329
8,952,179
10,264,257
10,711,243
Fines and forfeits
454,117
525,389
484,128
455,219
362,661
Investment earnings
654,587
1,511,437
180,016
756,809
668,134
Contributions
1,297,621
1,578,376
370,154
678,561
789,268
Gaming
13,327,223
8,785,453
8,452,298
7,878,008
7,397,709
Miscellaneous
2,075,262
1,319,558
1,315,915
1,705,275
1,466,542
Total revenues
94,535,329
106,201,154
93,223,751
92,114,175
93,998,206
Expenditures
Current
Public safety
23,950,386
24,476,772
26,506,714
27,644,190
27,570,773
Public works
14,429,415
12,385,929
13,416,108
13,942,772
11,200,427
Health and social services
1,040,114
828,837
680,466
1,049,194
939,172
Culture and recreation
11,279,951
10,873,474
11,218,019
12,351,497
12,300,454
Community and economic development
12,361,176
22,237,140
18,678,496
14,420,980
16,418,909
General government
7,686,929
6,335,947
5,035,108
5,898,293
5,977,605
Debt service
Principal
2,820,371
3,224,680
3,182,240
4,595,808
4,910,735
Interest
3,321,157
3,220,546
3,991,115
3,650,694
3,577,829
Capital projects
15,102,893
23,459,891
16,636,698
18,779,651
14,829,037
Total expenditures
91,992,392
107,043,216
99,344,964
102,333,079
97,724,941
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
(under) expenditures
2,542,937
(842,062)
(6,121,213)
(10,218,904)
(3,726,735)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Issuance of bonds
6,996,722
27,215,363
6,577,268
11,137,321
Discount on bonds
(39,547)
(71,689)
-
72,852
Premiums on bonds
1,642
123,990
-
-
Issuance of refunding bonds
705,000
-
4,949,148
Payment to refunded bonds escrow agent
(690,000)
-
(4,949,148)
-
-
Transfers in
15,850,523
8,773,387
15,295,630
15,862,516
18,073,553
Transfers out
(18,961,892)
(18,336,603)
(16,981,203)
(17,294,762)
(25,241,795)
Insurance recovery
628,482
132,425
49,209
59,796
106,288
Sale of capital assets
753,153
2,221,877
2,438,837
666,648
360,436
Total other financing sources (uses)
5,244,083
20,058,750
7,379,741
(705,802)
4,508,655
Net change in fund balances
$ 7,787,020
$ 19,216,688
$ 1,258,528
$ (10,924,706) $
781,920
Debt service as a percentage of noncapital
expenditures
8.49%
7.65%
8.57%
9.51%
9.97%
162
Year
TABLE 4
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
$ 51,580,084 $
55,949,111
$ 55,362,621 $
54,101,901 $
54,818,674
111,193
261,233
122,968
113,178
76,394
1,480, 643
1,505,564
1,642,498
1,619,892
1,497, 086
29,302,824
26,314,297
27,229,554
31,359,695
28,618,060
10,919, 854
10,816,025
11,559,017
12,476,036
10,994,598
421,925
484,687
407,322
404,400
365,458
1,082,165
335,577
688,769
1,701,846
1,699,015
1,440,405
689,237
816,922
1,343,916
1,163,721
8,440,161
8,098,324
8,062,251
8,708,702
7,394,294
1,367,875
1,811,681
1,589,072
1,526,804
3,517,089
106,147,129
106,265,736
107,480,994
113,356,370
110,144,389
28,036,551
29,155,128
28,581,466
28,807,920
29,518,515
14,597, 823
11,728,716
11,687,309
12,851,393
11,838,812
1,015,987
868,280
854,045
1,046,184
1,340,544
11,909,029
12,397,294
12,776,591
13,037,048
13,199,378
13,473,413
16,474,553
20,350,200
15,730,191
16,685,406
6,436,114
7,287,586
6,755,479
6,571,094
7,447,439
10,302,412
17,615,698
7,989,850
5,509,605
7,065,499
3,707,268
3,579,807
3,274,200
3,320,911
3,044,421
31,504,581
16,260,851
17,402,848
20,145,054
21,089,439
120,983,178
115,367,913
109,671,988
107,019,400
111,229,453
(14,836,049)
(9,102,177)
(2,190,994)
6,336,970
(1,085,064)
3,933,882
230,000
110,000
2,883,875
1,372,907
292,521
319,384
16,915
81,693
62,182
-
11,023,700
1,778,325
4,650,000
-
-
-
-
17,397,007
18,814,586
18,889,096
17,025,952
17,146,200
(18,376,907)
(19,917,219)
(20,980,391)
(18,876,402)
(19,858,343)
86,359
41,345
98,058
87,843
71,604
1,063,814
378,861
2,154,546
96,035
665,289
9,046,676
10,890,657
2,066,549
1,298,996
(540,161)
$ (5,789,373) $
1,788,480
$ (124,445) $
7,635,966 $
(1,625,225)
15.17%
20.94%
11.96%
9.84%
11.01%
163
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
TAXABLE AND ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
TABLE 5
Total
Taxable
Value to
Real Property
Exemptions
Total
Total
Levy
Fiscal
Taxable
Assessed
Real
Taxable
Assessed
Assessed
Total Direct
Year
Year
Value
Value
Property
Value
Value
Value
Tax Rate
2009
2011
$ 2,159,622
$ 3,349,823
$ 8,885 $
2,150,737 $
3,349,823
64.20 %
10.02742 %
2010
2012
2,243,474
3,406,186
8,875
2,234,599
3,406,186
65.60
10.45111
2011
2013
2,337,129
3,476,638
8,872
2,328,257
3,476,638
66.97
10.78478
2012
2014
2,398,151
3,503,774
8,799
2,389,352
3,503,774
68.19
11.02586
2013
2015
2,522,048
3,686,202
8,729
2,513,319
3,686,202
68.18
11.02588
2014
2016
2,508,933
3,723,003
8,631
2,500,302
3,723,003
67.16
11.02590
2015
2017
2,652,700
3,914,425
8,086
2,644,614
3,914,425
67.56
11.16739
2016
2018
2,686,813
3,931,498
7,783
2,679,030
3,931,498
68.14
10.89220
2017
2019
2,765,470
4,141,732
7,921
2,757,549
4,141,732
66.58
10.58844
2018
2020
2,825,245
4,185,444
7,640
2,825,245
4,185,444
67.50
10.33144
Source: Dubuque County Assessor's and Auditor's Offices
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PROPERTY TAX RATES TABLE 6
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
TAX RATES PER $1,000 ASSESSED VALUE
Levy
Year
Fiscal
Year
Dubuque
City
Dubuque
School
District
Board of
Education and
Independents
Area 1
Voc. Tech
Dubuque
County
Total
Ratio of
Dubuque
City to Total
2009
2011 $
10.02742 $
16.88349 $
0.55740 $
1.03532 $
6.50193 $
35.00556
28.65
%
2010
2012
10.45111
16.87685
0.67766
1.07379
6.49167
35.57108
29.38
2011
2013
10.78477
15.40388
0.71653
0.98407
6.43124
34.32049
31.42
2012
2014
11.02586
14.60281
0.75274
0.90455
6.43124
33.71720
32.70
2013
2015
11.02588
13.99630
0.66355
0.90807
6.43124
33.02504
33.39
2014
2016
11.02590
14.05629
0.63899
0.91036
6.38779
33.01933
33.39
2015
2017
11.16739
14.97697
0.63146
0.93757
6.29673
34.01012
32.84
2016
2018
10.89220
14.95665
0.62780
1.09993
6.34143
33.91801
32.17
2017
2019
10.58844
14.59791
0.65204
1.09993
5.97760
32.91592
32.11
2018
2020
10.33144
14.71233
0.64911
1.03168
5.94098
32.66554
31.63
Separate components of the Dubuque City Rate is as follows:
Levy
Fiscal
Public
Employee
Debt
Year
Year
General
Transit
Insurance
Benefits
Service
Total
2009
2011
$ 8.10000
$ 0.54469
$ 0.20531
$ 1.12441
$ 0.05300
$ 10.02741
2010
2012
8.10000
0.35273
0.19508
1.75052
0.05278
10.45111
2011
2013
8.10000
0.49516
0.13965
2.02267
0.02729
10.78477
2012
2014
8.10000
0.38382
0.16288
2.33093
0.04823
11.02586
2013
2015
8.10000
0.48268
0.16595
2.23209
0.04516
11.02588
2014
2016
8.10000
0.48461
0.16428
2.16440
0.11261
11.02590
2015
2017
8.10000
0.49739
0.14963
2.30637
0.11400
11.16739
2016
2018
8.10000
0.66319
0.15561
1.89350
0.07990
10.89220
2017
2019
8.10000
0.62877
0.13933
1.62026
0.10008
10.58844
2018
2020
8.10000
0.61307
0.13974
1.38492
0.09371
10.33144
Source: Dubuque County Auditor's Office.
165
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
2020 2011
Taxable
Taxpayer
Value
Rank
Peninsula Gaming Company LLC
$ 63,779
1
Kennedy Mall Inc.
38,960
2
GRDT Investments LLC (Queck)
31,301
3
ITC Midwest LLC
28,451
4
Progressive Proccessing LLC
(Hormel)
25,380
5
Walter Development LLC
25,166
6
MAR Holdings LLC (Medical Assoc.)
21,343
7
Nordstrom, Inc.
14,800
8
Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
14,792
9
Platinum Holdings LLC
13,500
10
Lexington Dubuque LLC
Otto A LLC
Asbury Dubuque LLC
Minglewood Limiited Partnership
$ 277,472
Source: Dubuque County Auditor's Office
Percentage of
Total City
Taxable
Taxable
Value
Value
Rank
2.26 %
$ 56,784
1
1.38
31,133
2
1.11
19,157
3
1.01
0.90
0.89
0.76
16,884
5
0.52
14,440
6
0.52
0.48
11,179
7
9,844
10
17,500
4
9,925
9
9,948
8
9.83 %
$ 196,794
TABLE 7
Percentage of
Total City
Tnvnhla
1.44
0.89
0.78
0.67
0.52
0.46
0.81
0.46
0.46
9.12 %
166
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
TABLE 8
Total
Percent of
Total Tax
Ratio of
Tax
Current
Current
Delinquent
Total Tax
Collections
Outstanding
Delinquent
Fiscal
Levy
Levy
Tax
Taxes
Tax
Collections
to Total
Delinquent
Taxes to Total
Year
Year
(1) Collections
Collected
Collections
(2)
Tax Levy
Taxes
Tax Levy
2011
2010
$ 19,906 $
19,793
99.4 %
$ 13
$ 19,806
99.5 %
$ 276
1.39 %
2012
2011
21,340
21,339
100.0
1
21,340
99.9
185
0.87
2013
2012
22,789
22,752
99.8
7
22,759
99.9
182
0.80
2014
2013
23,993
23,915
99.7
8
23,923
99.7
211
0.88
2015
2014
24,866
24,715
99.4
7
24,722
99.4
362
1.46
2016
2015
24,944
24,889
100.0
84
24,973
100.0
288
1.15
2017
2016
26,435
26,318
99.6
2
26,320
99.6
354
1.34
2018
2017
25,924
26,026
100
1
26,027
100.4
199
0.77
2019
2018
26,556
26,442
99.6
4
26,446
99.6
202
0.76
2020
2019
26,360
26,106
99.0
1
26,107
99.0
1,096
4.16
(1) Excludes tax increment levy.
(2) Includes taxes collected in June by the County but not received by the City until July.
167
CITY OF DUBUQUE
RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Governmental Activities Business -
General
Tax Increment
Tax Increment
General
Fiscal
Obligation
Financing
Financing
Other Loans
Obligation
Year
Bonds
Bonds
Notes
Payable
Bonds
2011
$ 32,561,048
$ 23,037,222
$ 1,931,348
$ 282,857 $
25,254,652
2012
53,087,811
22,258,283
1,767,664
4,735,714
35,108,003
2013
56,517,165
21,920,537
1,235,903
5,638,871
34,921,131
2014
52,568,648
21,556,435
1,030,036
5,541,428
32,738,862
2015
59,614,941
21,165,946
811,608
5,444,285
45,868,394
2016
58,869,812
20,764,818
625,429
5,347,142
46,806,473
2017
53,800,719
20,333,690
451,763
4,650,000
44,487,023
2018
48,833,498
19,867,562
255,881
4,067,700
41,979,910
2019
46,917,828
19,366,434
176,054
3,984,111
39,246,002
2020
41,985,513
18,825,306
91,860
3,899,294
36,220,856
Note:
Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial
statements.
2016 data changed to
include premium and discounts in the outstanding computation.
(1) Population
and personal income data can be found in Table 18.
* Personal
Income unavailable at report date
168
TABLE 9
Type Activities
Capital
Other
Total
Percentage of
Loan
Revenue
Loans
Primary
Personal
Per
Notes
Bonds
Payable
Government
Income (1)
Capita (1)
$ 33,195,408
$ 6,777,793
$ 2,252,109
$ 125,292,437
5.1 %
$ 2,174
61,957,749
6,521,188
331,235
185,767,647
7.1
3,223
75,415,431
6,260,299
309,304
202,218,641
7.8
3,508
82,924,949
14,151,437
286,263
210,798,058
8.1
3,657
85,477,970
34,543,432
262,055
253,188,631
10.0
4,393
104,156,549
34,196,999
236,623
271,003,845
9.9
4,637
110,513,944
33,840,566
5,209,900
273,287,605
10.1
4,648
112,765,210
33,474,133
4,181,826
265,425,720
9.1
4,555
111,655,588
33,097,700
3,152,331
257,596,051
8.4
4,446
116,965,647
32,706,267
2,152,331
252,847,074
*
4,368
169
CITY OF DUBUQUE
RATIOS OF GENERAL BONDED DEBT OUTSTANDING
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER CAPITA
TABLE 10
Percentage of
Percentage of
General
Taxable
Taxable
Assessed
Assessed
Fiscal
Obligation
Value of
Value of
Value of
Value of
Per
Year
Bonds
Property
Property
Property
Property
Capita
2011
$ 57,816
$ 2,159,622
2.68 %
$ 3,349,823
1.73 %
$ 1,003
2012
88,196
2,243,474
3.93
3,406,186
2.59
1,530
2013
91,438
2,337,129
3.91
3,476,638
2.63
1,586
2014
85,308
2,398,151
3.56
3,503,774
2.43
1,480
2015
105,483
2,522,048
4.18
3,686,202
2.86
1,830
2016
105,676
2,508,933
4.21
3,723,003
2.84
1,808
2017
98,288
2,652,700
3.71
3,914,425
2.51
1,672
2018
90,813
2,686,813
3.38
3,931,498
2.31
1,558
2019
86,164
2,765,470
3.12
4,141,732
2.08
1,487
2020
78,206
2,825,245
2.77
4,185,444
1.87
1,351
*Prior year information has been modified to net GO Bonds with the fund balance in Debt Service.
*General Obligation Bonds are netted with the fund balance in the Debt Service fund.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING DEBT
AS OF JUNE 30, 2020
TABLE 11
Net General
Tax
Tax
Obligation
Increment
Increment Sales Tax
Percentage
Amount
Bonded Debt
Financing
Financing Revenue
Loans Applicable
Applicable to
Jurisdiction Outstanding
Bonds (1)
Notes Bonds
Payable to City
Government
Direct, City of Dubuque, Iowa $ 76,664,999
$ 18,985,000
$ 91,860 $ -
$ 3,899,295 100.00 %
$ 99,641,154
Overlapping:
Dubuque County 20,405,000 - - - 205,561 73.85 % 15,220,899
Dubuque Community School District - - - - - 70.57 % -
Northeast Iowa Community College 13,340,000 - - - 18,015,000 53.64 % 16,818,822
Total Overlapping 33,745,000 - - - 18,220,561 32,039,721
Total $ 110,409,999 $ 18,985,000 $ 91,860 $ - $ 22,119,856 $ 131,680,875
Source: Dubuque County Auditor, Dubuque Community School District and Northeast Iowa Community College
(1) Excludes sales tax revenue bonds.
Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with the geographic boundaries of the City.
This schedule estimates the portion of the outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the residents and businesses of
Dubuque. This process recognizes that, when considering the city's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the entire debt burden borne by
the residents and businesses should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and therefore respo-
nsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN INFORMATION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
2011
2012
2013
2014
Debit limit
$ 174,333 $
177,668 $
181,668 $
183,621
Total net debt
applicable to limit
109,636
142,551
144,118
131,289
Legal debit margin
$ 64,697 $
35,117 $
37,550 $
52,332
Total net debt
applicable to the debt
limit as a percentage
of debt limit
62.89%
80.23%
79.33%
71.50%
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TABLE 12
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
$ 193,114 $
196,031 $
207,174 $
209,049 $
221,513
$ 239,298
154,643
152,386
141,076
124,926
117,223
109,021
$ 38,471 $
43,645 $
66,098 $
84,123 $
104,290
$ 130,277
80.08%
77.74%
68.10%
59.76%
52.92%
45.56%
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Year 2020
Estimated actual value
Debt limit - 5% of total actual valuation
Debt applicable to limit:
(Including GO Debt, TIF Debt, and Lease)
Legal debt margin
$ 4,785,964,957
$ 239,298,248
(109,020,970)
$ 130,277,278
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
REVENUE DEBT COVERAGE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
( IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
TABLE 13
Gross
Operating
Net Revenue
Current Fiscal Year's
Fiscal Revenues
Expenses
Available For
Debt Service Requirements
Coverage
Year (1)
(2)
Debt Service
Principal
Interest
Total
(3)
WATER UTILITY
2011 5,680
5,316
364
70
182
252
1.44
2012 6,087
5,895
192
255
238
493
0.39
2013 6,944
5,391
1,553
260
231
491
3.16
2014 7,283
7,384
(101)
432
344
776
(0.13)
2015 7,511
6,322
1,189
275
218
493
2.41
2016 8,508
4,826
3,682
285
211
496
7.42
2017 8,589
4,678
3,911
473
305
778
5.03
2018 8,962
4,989
3,973
489
288
777
5.11
2019 9,160
5,726
3,434
505
345
850
4.04
2020 9,497
5,599
3,898
1,049
371
1,420
2.75
STORMWATER UTILITY
2011 3,023
1,679
1,344
100
178
278
4.83
2012 3,211
1,497
1,714
231
243
474
3.62
2013 3,194
2,019
1,175
462
268
730
1.61
2014 3,240
1,833
1,407
320
309
629
2.24
2015 3,551
2,162
1,389
331
311
642
2.16
2016 3,948
2,140
1,808
341
301
642
2.82
2017 4,224
2,601
1,623
352
291
643
2.52
2018 4,486
2,374
2,112
363
283
646
3.27
2019 5,062
3,229
1,833
343
273
616
2.98
2020 5,303
1,964
3,339
1,503
711
2,214
1.51
SEWAGE DISPOSAL WORKS
2011 6,699
6,029
670
33
382
415
1.61
2012 7,878
7,018
860
34
1,129
1,163
0.74
2013 8,951
6,113
2,838
1,719
1,443
3,162
0.90
2014 10,083
6,754
3,329
2,326
1,423
3,749
0.89
2015 10,629
6,950
3,679
2,603
1,358
3,961
0.93
2016 12,237
7,702
4,535
2,610
1,435
4,045
1.12
2017 12,475
6,082
6,393
2,652
1,454
4,106
1.56
2018 12,731
6,360
6,371
2,707
1,476
4,183
1.52
2019 12,667
7,013
5,654
2,878
1,429
4,307
1.31
2020 12,777
6,645
6,131
2,946
1,362
4,308
1.42
(1) Total revenues (including interest).
(2) Total operating expenses exclusive of depreciation.
(3) Coverage is computed by dividing net revenue available for debt service by debt service requirement.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
WATER AND SEWER RECEIPT HISTORY
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Water
Fiscal Year Revenue
TABLE 14
Sewer Gallons
Revenue Billed
2011
$ 5,561,910
$
6,502,740
1,903,364,420
2012
6,298,768
8,682,927
1,914,175,940
2013
6,701,771
8,472,382
1,945,227,547
2014
7,028,091
9,756,996
1,845,151,329
2015
7,231,393
10,417,833
1,864,028,948
2016
8,159,240
11,772,847
1,883,797,577
2017
8,248,796
12,000,115
1,844,997,668
2018
8,525,072
12,015,480
1,632,426,374
2019
8,636,521
12,266,217
1,750,735,443
2020
8,958,162
12,395,751
1,738,198,948
Source: Cash basis receipt ledgers.
*Revenue includes
penalties and investment earnings collected.
New in 2015 - revenue does not include sales tax. All years reflect this change.
WATER RATE SCHEDULE HISTORY
Steps Gallons
2021 2020
2019
2018 2017
2016 2015
2014
First 22,440
@ $ 0.00512 $ 0.00512
$ 0.00488
$ 0.00474 $ 0.00447
$ 0.00406 $ 0.00387
$ 0.00355
Next 89,760
@ 0.00419 0.00419
0.00399
0.00387 0.00365
0.00332 0.00316
0.00290
Next 261,800
@ 0.00391 0.00391
0.00372
0.00361 0.00340
0.00309 0.00294
0.00270
Next 374,000
@ 0.00345 0.00345
0.00329
0.00280 0.00301
0.00274 0.00261
0.00239
Excess
@ 0.00302 0.00302
0.00288
0.00280 0.00264
0.00240 0.00229
0.00210
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
WATER METERS BY RATE CLASS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
TABLE 15
Fiscal Year Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Government
Total
2011 20,338
1,904
79
51
22,372
2012 20,532
1,902
79
52
22,565
2013 20,753
1,921
80
53
22,807
2014 20,887
1,945
81
68
22,981
2015 20,969
1,968
83
76
23,096
2016 21,157
1,972
84
104
23,317
2017 21,522
2,061
83
114
23,780
2018 20,498
2,019
83
115
22,715
2019 20,523
2,148
80
147
22,898
2020 21,886
1,941
69
138
24,034
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
LARGEST WATER AND SEWER CUSTOMERS
FISCAL YEAR 2020
Customer
Rousselot Inc #155296
Prairie Farms Dairy Inc
Hormel Foods Corporation*
Hormel Foods Corporation*
Alpine Park Community
Finley Hospital
Stonehill Nursing Home
Yes Companies Exp Fred, LLC
APC, Inc.
Georgia Pacific
IADU Table Mound MHP LLC
Grand Harbor Resor & Waterpark
Ronsan Enterprises Inc/Days Inn
Total Receipts
TABLE 16
Percentage of
Percentage of
Water
Total Water
Sewer
Total Sewer
Receipts
Rank
Receipts
Receipts
Rank
Receipts
$ 390,478
1
3.50 %
218,443
2
1.96
163,328
3
1.46 $
368,486
1
2.97 %
157,032
4
1.41
353,173
2
2.85
47,996
5
0.43
96,599
3
0.78
47,717
6
0.43
73,714
6
0.59
45,411
7
0.41
83,082
4
0.67
41,322
8
0.37
80,595
5
0.65
40,960
9
0.37
38,867
10
0.35
61,002
7
0.49
60,801
8
0.49
52,534
9
0.42
42,670
10
0.34
$ 11,168,595
$ 12,395,751
*Same company, separate accounts. Previously combined several accounts under same business, now listed separately.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
SALES TAX INCREMENT BONDS
FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020
Estimated
Sales Tax
Increment
Fiscal
Revenue
Year
Receipts*
2015 * $
2,037,489
2016 *
2,532,846
2017 *
3,945,134
2018 *
3,654,915
2019 *
4,207,297
2020 *
4,709,559
2021
5,574,673
2022
6,380,938
2023
6,866,198
2024
6,956,351
2025
6,957,401
2026
6,952,046
2027
6,952,532
2028
6,947,494
2029
6,723,750
2030
6,250,000
2031
4,467,912
2032
2,217,912
2033
2,250,000
* Actual receipts.
Senior Lien
Series 2015A
Net Debt Service
(1)
(762,650)
(762,650)
(762,650)
(762,650)
(762,650)
(2,767,650)
(2,771,000)
(2,768,969)
(2,771,031)
(2,768,719)
(2,768,394)
(2,767,300)
(2,768,800)
(2,766,400)
Remaining
Revenues After
Senior Lien
Debt Service
2,037,489
2,532,846
3,945,134
2,892,265
3,444,647
3,946,909
4,812,023
5,618,288
4,098,548
4,185,351
4,188,432
4,181,015
4,183,813
4,179,100
3,956,450
3,481,200
1,701,512
2,217,912
2,250,000
(1) Net of capitalized interest and the debt service reserve fund.
(2) Net of capitalized interest.
Second Lien
Series 2014
Net Debt
Service
(2)
(323,100)
(323,100)
(323,100)
(323,100)
(323,100)
(323,100)
(43 8,100)
(1,393,500)
(1,400,500)
(1,344,250)
(1,363,000)
(1,365,000)
(1,365,000)
TABLE 17
Remaining
Revenues
After Second
Lien Debt
Service
2,037,489
2,532,846
3,622,034
2,569,165
3,121,547
3,623,809
4,488,923
5,295,188
3,660,448
2,791,851
2,787,932
2,836,765
2,820,813
2,814,100
2,591,450
3,481,200
1,701,512
2,217,912
2,250,000
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC STATISTICS
LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS
TABLE 18
Per Capita
Public
Personal
Median
School
Unemployment
Personal
Income
Age
Enrollment
Rate
Year
Population
Income
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
2011
57,637
$ 2,354,759,635
40,855
37
10,467
5.8 %
2012
57,637
2,453,952,912
42,576
37
10,469
5.2
2013
57,637
2,489,053,845
43,185
39
10,513
4.6
2014
57,637
2,560,293,177
44,421
39
10,578
4.4
2015
57,637
2,645,653,574
45,902
38
10,634
3.7
2016
58,436
2,734,454,184
46,794
38
10,588
3.9
2017
58,799
2,717,101,790
46,210
38
10,556
2.9
2018
58,276
2,903,485,148
49,823
37
10,507
2.2
2019
57,941
3,049,782,476
52,636
38
10,459
2.2
2020
57,882
*
*
38
10,489
8.7
Data Sources:
(1) U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis.
(2) Greater Dubuque Development Corporation.
(3) Dubuque Community School District.
(4) Iowa Department of Employment Services as of June 30.
* Unavailable at report date.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PRINCIPAL EMPLOYERS TABLE 19
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
2020 2011
Percentage of
Percentage of
# of
Total City
# of
Total City
Employer
Employees
Rank
Employment (1)
Employees
Rank
Employment (1)
John Deere (2)
2,600
1
4.88 %
1,946
2
3.58 %
Dubuque Community Schools
1,957
2
3.67
2,065
1
3.80
Mercy One
1,410
3
2.65
1,324
3
2.44
Medical Associates
1,061
4
1.99
999
5
1.84
Unity Point Health -Finley Hospital
975
5
1.83
920
6
1.69
Andersen Windows
750
6
1.41
550
9
1.01
City of Dubuque
737
7
1.38
666
7
1.26
Sedgwick
725
8
1.36
Cottingham & Butler
715
9
1.34
Dubuque Bank & Trust and
Heartland Financial USA,
600
10
1.13
IBM
1,300
4
2.39
Holy Family Catholic Schools
575
8
1.06
Prudential Retirement
550
9
1.01
Dubuque Racing Association
413
10
0.76
11,530 21.63 % 11,308
Source: Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
20.86 %
(1) Based on the percentage of total employment for Dubuque area from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics.
(2) Located just outside City Limits.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES BY
FUNCTION/DEPARTMENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
2011
2012
2013
2014
Public Safety
Emergency Communications
13.00
13.00
13.00
13.00
Fire
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
Police
113.34
114.25
115.00
115.08
Building Services
9.00
9.00
9.00
9.24
Public Works
Public Works
87.42
87.42
86.17
86.42
Engineering
27.00
27.00
29.00
29.00
Health & Social Services
Health Services
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
Human Rights
3.00
4.00
5.00
5.00
Cultural and Recreation
Civic Center
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
Library
18.00
18.00
19.00
19.00
Park
22.50
23.50
23.50
23.50
Recreation
8.93
9.93
9.93
9.93
Community & Economic Development
Community / Economic Dev
3.00
3.00
3.00
4.00
Housing Services
22.25
23.00
25.80
27.00
Planning Services
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
General Government
Airport
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
Cable TV
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
City Clerk's Office
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
City Manager's Office
15.00
14.00
15.00
15.00
Finance
14.00
14.00
14.00
14.08
Legal
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
Information Services
7.00
7.00
7.50
8.00
Business Type
Water
25.00
25.00
25.00
26.00
Water & Resource Recovery Center
18.00
18.00
18.00
18.00
Parking
9.00
9.00
9.00
9.00
Transit
7.00
6.00
6.00
6.32
Total
546.59
549.25
557.05
561.72
Source: City Budget Records
Departments with employees who are allocated to more than one function are reflected in the area with largest number of employees.
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TABLE 20
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
13.00
13.00
14.00
14.00
14.00
15.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
90.00
91.00
115.88
116.00
116.00
116.00
117.00
118.00
11.66
12.00
12.00
12.00
11.00
11.00
86.42
86.42
86.42
86.42
87.42
87.42
29.00
30.00
30.00
26.06
26.00
27.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
0.15
19.00
19.00
19.00
19.00
19.00
19.00
23.50
23.50
22.50
22.50
22.50
22.50
10.93
11.93
11.93
11.93
11.93
11.93
4.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
26.00
21.00
25.00
25.00
23.52
27.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
17.00
17.50
15.50
14.88
15.00
15.00
15.00
14.00
19.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00
26.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
24.00
25.00
18.00
17.00
17.00
17.00
15.00
15.00
9.00
9.00
8.00
7.00
-
-
8.00
13.00
13.00
14.00
20.00
23.00
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OPERATING INDICATORS BY
FUNCTION/PROGRAM
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Fiscal -
2011
2012
2013
2014
Public Safety
Police
Physical arrests
6,350
6,319
6,106
5,532
Traffic violations
12,289
11,836
12,089
8,959
Parking violations
35,799
34,910
35,516
36,768
Fire
Number of calls answered
4,884
5,307
4,792
5,165
Inspections conducted
555
589
512
471
Sewer
Sewage system
Daily average treatment in gallons
8,132,000
7,817,000
10,987,000
7,091,000
Maximum daily capacity of treatment plant in gallons
23,240,000
23,240,000
23,240,000
24,500,000
Water systems
Daily average consumption in gallons
7,636,000
7,226,000
6,953,000
7,235,000
Maximum daily capacity of plant in gallons
18,000,000
18,000,000
18,000,000
18,000,000
Refuse (Municipal Collection)
Tonnage
10,660
11,180
10,535
10,311
Sources: Various City Departments.
Statistics updated for fiscal year 2017
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TABLE 21
Year
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
3,767
3,397
3,238
3,519
3,403
2,830
7,354
9,058
9,063
9,415
8,369
7,156
37,635
38,880
33,953
32,857
25,685
18,044
5,603
5,750
5,990
5,949
6,058
6,304
791
993
1,649
1,675
1,232
1,260
7,237,000 7,016,000 7,377,000 7,900,000 7,930,000 8,730,000
24,500,000 24,500,000 24,500,000 24,500,000 24,500,000 24,500,000
6,956,000 7,068,184 7,200,000 6,917,000 6,133,000 6,210,000
18,000,000 18,000,000 18,000,000 18,000,000 18,000,000 18,000,000
10,690 11,098 11,284 11,481 11,569 12,212
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CAPITAL ASSETS BY FUNCTION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
2011 2012
2013
2014
Public safety
Police
Stations
1 1
1
1
Patrol units
22 22
22
22
Fire
Stations
6 6
6
6
Aerial trucks
3 3
3
3
Public works
Streets
Miles (1)
325
328
329
331
Street lights (1)
1,931
2,081
2,084
2,110
Health and social services
Hospital
2
2
2
2
Number of patient beds
389
389
389
389
Cultural and recreation
Library
1
1
1
1
Golf
1
1
1
1
Parks
48
51
51
51
Acreage
901
1,001
1,001
1,001
Recreation
Civic center
1
1
1
1
Swimming pools
2
2
2
2
Softball fields
7
7
7
7
Baseball fields
1
1
1
Tennis courts
20
20
20
20
Sewer
Sewage system
Miles of sanitary sewer (1)
300
304
304
307
Miles of storm sewers (1)
150
155
141
144
Number of treatment plants
1
1
1
1
Number of service connectors
21,702
22,393
22,428
22,888
Water systems
Miles of water mains
319
320
321
315
Number of service connectors
22,092
22,161
22,536
22,702
Number of city owned fire hydrants
2,854
2,863
2,879
2,336
Sources: Various City Departments.
(1) City GIS System
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2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
1
1
1
1
1
1
22
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
6
3
3
3
3
3
3
333
332
336
334
340
331
2,161
2,162
2,184
2,312
2,436
2,489
2
2
2
2
2
2
373
373
373
373
373
373
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
53
53
53
53
53
53
974
974
974
974
974
985
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
11
11
11
11
10
10
1
1
1
1
1
1
20
20
20
20
16
16
320
322
326
321
332
333
145
147
152
156
158
151
1
1
1
1
1
1
22,928
23,119
23,343
23,423
23,488
23,601
318
329
337
370
410
325
22,787
22,970
23,443
23,546
23,605
23,695
2,346
2,380
2,450
2,973
2,539
2,553
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RETAIL SALES
LAST TEN CALENDAR YEARS
Taxable
Number of
Year
Retail Sales
Businesses
2011
$ 1,014,284,468
2,009
2012
1,060,222,499
1,993
2013
1,057,837,212
2,008
2014
1,240,664,593
3,337
2015
1,305,893,119
3,347
2016
1,316,561,626
2,997
2017
1,324,993,666
2,971
2018
1,323,052,623
2,970
2019
1,353,208,250
3,353
2020
Data Sources:
Iowa Department of Revenue
* Unavailable at report date
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Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on
Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed
in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, the financial statements of the governmental
activities, the business -type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major
fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, (City) as of and for
the year ended June 30, 2020, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively
comprise the City's basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated January 15,
2021.
The financial statements of Dubuque Initiatives and Subsidiaries, a discretely presented component unit
which was audited by other auditors, were not audited in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards, and accordingly, this report does not extend to those financial statements.
The financial statements of Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau, a discretely presented component
unit, were not audited in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, and accordingly, this report
does not extend to those financial statements.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements, we considered the City's internal
control over financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinions on the financial statements,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control.
Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or
detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a
combination of deficiencies, in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material
misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a
timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control
that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged
with governance.
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Our consideration of internal control over financial reporting was for the limited purpose described in
the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control
over financial reporting that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and therefore,
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that have not been identified. We did identify a
certain deficiency in internal control, described in the accompanying schedule of findings and
questioned costs as item 2020-001 that we consider to be a material weakness.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City's financial statements are free from
material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and
material effect on the financial statements. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those
provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The
results of our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be
reported under Government Auditing Standards. However, we noted certain immaterial instances of
non-compliance which are described in Part IV of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned
costs.
Comments involving statutory and other legal matters about the City's operations for the year ended
June 30, 2020 are based exclusively on knowledge obtained from procedures performed during our
audit of the financial statements of the City and are reported in Part IV of the accompanying schedule of
findings and questioned costs. Since our audit was based on tests and samples, not all transactions that
might have had an impact on the comments were necessarily audited. The comments involving
statutory and other legal matters are not intended to constitute legal interpretations of those statutes.
City's Responses to Findings
The City's responses to the findings identified in our audit are described in the accompanying schedule
of findings and questioned costs. The City's responses were not subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion on them.
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the
City's internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in
accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the City's internal control and
compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
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Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and Report on Internal
Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance
To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
We have audited the City of Dubuque, Iowa's (City) compliance with the types of compliance
requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement that could have a direct and material effect
on each of the City's major federal programs for the year ended June 30, 2020. The City's major federal
programs are identified in the summary of auditor's results section of the accompanying schedule of
findings and questioned costs.
Management's Responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and
conditions of its federal awards applicable to its federal programs.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the compliance for each of the City's major federal
programs based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted
our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code
of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
noncompliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct
and material effect on a major federal program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence about the City's compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as
we considered necessary in the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions on compliance for each major
federal program. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of the City's compliance.
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Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
In our opinion, the City complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance requirements
referred to above that could have direct and material effect on each of its major federal programs for
the year ended June 30, 2020.
Report on Internal Control over Compliance
Management of the City is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over
compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and performing
our audit of compliance, we considered the City's internal control over compliance with the types of
requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal program to determine
the auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on compliance for each major federal program and to test and report on internal control over
compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on
the effectiveness of the City's internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over
compliance does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their
assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance
requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal control over
compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance, such
that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of compliance
requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A
significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,
in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a federal program that is
less severe than a material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit
attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first
paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over
compliance that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any
deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However,
material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
The purpose of the report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our
testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of
the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
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Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Pass -through
Federal
Entity
Amounts Passed -
Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
CFDA
Identifying
Through to
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
Number
Number
Expenditures
Subrecipients
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Direct program
Soil and Water Conservation
10.902
$ 71,799
$
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
10.912
15,094
Conservation Stewardship Program
10.924
2,594
Total U.S. Department of Agriculture
89,487
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Direct program
CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster
Community Development Block
Grants/Entitlement Grants
14.218
49,237
Community Development Block
Grants/Entitlement Grants
14.218
251,317
Community Development Block
Grants/Entitlement Grants
14.218
312,448
Community Development Block
Grants/Entitlement Grants
14.218
846,560
115,880
COVID-19 - Community Development Block
Grants/Entitlement Grants
14.218
172,900
-
Total CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster
1,632,462
115,880
Continuum of Care Program
14.267
84,739
-
Pass -through program from
Iowa Economic Development Authority
CDBG - Disaster Recovery Grants - Pub. L. No. 113-2 Cluster
National Resiliency Disaster Recovery Competition
14.272
B-13-DS-19-001
9,680,113
Direct program
Section 8 Project -Based Cluster
Lower Income Housing Assistance Program -
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation
14.856
92,080
Housing Voucher Cluster
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
14.871
5,343,226
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
14.871
66,740
Total Housing Voucher Cluster
5,409,966
Lead -Based Paint Hazard Control in
Privately -Owned Housing
14.900
545,198
-
Total U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
17,444,558
115,880
U.S. Department of Interior
Pass -through program from
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Historic Preservation Fund Grants -In -Aid
15.904
2019-03
6,589
U.S. Department of Justice
Direct program
COVID-19 - Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
Funding Program
16.034
1,742
Pass -through program from
Iowa Department of Justice
Violence Against Women Formula Grants
16.588
VW-19-14-CJ
1,216
Violence Against Women Formula Grants
16.588
VW-20-41-LE
1,470
2,686
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Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
U.S. Department of Justice (continued)
Direct program
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program
Pass -through program from
Iowa Department of Justice
Public Safety Partnership and Community
Policing Grants
Public Safety Partnership and Community
Policing Grants
Direct program
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program
Pass -through program from
Dubuque County Sheriff's Office
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant Program
Total U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Transportation
Direct program
Airport Improvement Program
COVID-19 - Airport Improvement Program
Airport Improvement Program
Airport Improvement Program
Highway Planning and Construction Cluster
Pass -through program from
Iowa Department of Transportation
Highway Planning and Construction
Highway Planning and Construction
Highway Planning and Construction
Highway Planning and Construction
Highway Planning and Construction
Highway Planning and Construction
Highway Planning and Construction
Total Highway Planning and Construction Cluster
Federal Transit Cluster
Direct program
Federal Transit - Formula Grants
COVID-19 - Federal Transit - Formula Grants
Federal Transit - Formula Grants
Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and
Low or No Emissions Programs
Total Federal Transit Cluster
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Pass -through
Federal Entity
CFDA Identifying
Number Number
16.607
Amounts Passed -
Through to
Expenditures Subrecipients
$ 4,428 $
16.710 18-CAMP-05 5,315
16.710 18-COPS-HEROIN-02 2,618
7,933
16.738 7,185
16.738 12,168
16.738 19,548
16.738 17-JAG-299019 31,658
70,559
87,348
20.106 294,122
20.106 274,162
20.106 581,546
20.106 338,794
1,488,624
20.205
EDP-2100(695)-7Y-31
547,006
20.205
HDP-2100 (664)--71-31
7,916
20.205
HDP-2100(679)-71-31
307,591
20.205
SB-IA-2100(675)--7T-31
17,000
20.205
STP-U-2100(693)-70-31
282,070
20.205
STP-U-2100(634)-70-31
11,469
20.205
TAP-U-2100(683)--81-31
15,668
1,188,720
20.507
80,130
20.507
1,175,154
20.507
767,200
2,022,484
20.526
1,632,894
3,655,378
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Federal Grantor/Pass-Through
Grantor/Program or Cluster Title
U.S. Department of Transportation (continued)
Pass -through program from
Iowa Department of Transportation
Formula Grants for Rural Areas
and Tribal Transit Program
Transit Services Program Cluster
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and
Individuals with Disabilities
Highway Safety Cluster
Iowa Department of Public Safety
State and Community Highway Safety
State and Community Highway Safety
Total Highway Safety Cluster
Total U.S. Department of Transportation
Environmental Protection Agency
Direct program
Brownsfields Assessment and Cleanup
Cooperative Agreements
Brownsfields Assessment and Cleanup
Cooperative Agreements
Brownsfields Assessment and Cleanup
Cooperative Agreements
Brownsfields Assessment and Cleanup
Cooperative Agreements
Total Environmental Protection Agency
Corporation for National and Community Service
Pass -through program from
Iowa Commission on Volunteers
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps
Total Corporation for National and Community Service
Total
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Pass -through
Federal Entity Amounts Passed-
CFDA Identifying Through to
Number Number Expenditures Subrecipients
20.509
20.513
ICB-CY19 $ 6,792 $
2020-001-00-SFY20 60,614
20.600 PAP 19-402-MOOP 12,435
20.600 PAP 20-402-MOOP 8,184
20,619
6,420,747
66.818
48,878
66.818
99,773
66.818
61,289
66.818
500
210,440
94.006
19-AC-10
119,916
94.006
19-AF-05
35,297
94.006
18-AC-10
45,459
94.006
18-FP-02
6,725
207,397 -
$ 24,466,566 $ 115,880
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Notes to the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Note 1- Basis of Presentation
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards (the schedule) includes the federal award activity
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, (the City) under programs of the federal government for the year ended June 30,
2020. The information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal
Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards (Uniform Guidance). Because the schedule presents only a selected portion of the operations of the City,
it is not intended to and does not present the financial position, changes in net position, fund balance, or cash
flows of the City.
Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies
Expenditures reported in the schedule are reported on the modified accrual basis of accounting. Such
expenditures are recognized following the cost principles contained in the Uniform Guidance, wherein certain
types of expenditures are not allowable or are limited as to reimbursement. Federal financial assistance
provided to a subrecipient is treated as an expenditure when it is paid to the subrecipient.
Note 3 - Indirect Cost Rate
The City has not elected to use the 10% de minimis cost rate.
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Part I: Summary of the Independent Auditor's Results:
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Type of auditor's report issued
Internal control over financial reporting:
Material weaknesses identified
Significant deficiencies identified not
considered to be material weaknesses
Noncompliance material to financial statements noted?
FEDERAL AWARDS
Internal control over major programs:
Material weaknesses identified
Significant deficiencies identified not
considered to be material weaknesses
Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major programs:
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported in
accordance with Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.516:
Identification of major programs:
Name of Federal Program
CDBG - Entitlement Grants Cluster
Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants
CDBG - Disaster Recovery Grants - Pub. L. No. 113-2 Cluster
National Resiliency Disaster Recovery Competition
Housing Voucher Cluster
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Airport Improvement Program
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between type A
and type B programs:
Auditee qualified as low -risk auditee?
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Unmodified
Yes
None reported
No
No
None reported
Unmodified
No
CFDA Number
14.218
14.272
14.871
20.106
$750,000
No
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Part II: Findings related to Financial Statements
Material Weakness
2020-001 Material Audit Adjustments
Criteria — A properly designed system of internal control over financial reporting allows entities to
initiate, authorize, record, process, and report financial data reliably in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Condition — During the course of our engagement, we proposed material audit adjustments to
accounts payable and the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. We also proposed
significant audit adjustments to receivables, unavailable revenue, and capital assets.
Cause —The City's existing internal controls over accounts payable, the Schedule of Expenditures of
Federal Awards, receivables, unavailable revenue, and capital assets are limited.
Effect— The effect of this condition was financial data not in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Recommendation — We recommend the City increase procedures over accounts payable, the
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, receivables, unavailable revenue, and capital assets.
Views of Responsible Officials — We agree with the auditor's comments. The City of Dubuque
Finance Department has experienced significant staff turnover, including key management staff, in
the past twelve months. The following action will be taken to improve the situation. An Assistant
Director of Finance, who possesses significant government accounting experience, was hired on
April 1, 2020. The Assistant Director of Finance has taken the lead of the audit and financial
preparation and will continue to improve procedures. In addition, the City is in the process of
selecting a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to be implemented over the next two
years. The new ERP system will have better management and controls over accounts payable,
grants, accounts receivable, unearned revenue, and assets. The current ERP system lacks
functionality and the procedures related to accounts payable, grants, accounts receivable,
unearned revenue, and capital assets are all manual and compiled by reviewing invoices and
receipts and compiling the information into spreadsheets.
Part III: Findings and Questioned Costs for Federal Awards
There were no findings and questioned costs to report.
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Part IV: Other Findings Related to Required Statutory Reporting
2020-IA-A Certified Budget — Disbursements during the year ended June 30, 2020 did not exceed the budget
by function.
2020-IA-B Questionable Expenditures — We noted no expenditures that we believe may not meet the
requirements of public purpose as defined in an Attorney General's opinion dated April 25, 1979.
2020-IA-C
2020-IA-D
2020-IA-E
Travel Expense — No expenditures of City money for travel expenses of spouses of City officials or
employees were noted.
Business Transactions — Business transactions between the City and City officials or employees are
detailed as follows:
Name, Title, and Transaction
Business Connection Description
Riley Fairchild, City employee, spouse is Services
owner of Fairchild Business Coaching
Mike Kerth, City employee, spouse is Supplies
co-owner of Steve's Ace Hardware
Gina Hodgson, City employee, Crop Cover
spouse is Bob Hodgson
Paula Cook, City employee, spouse is Services
owner of JASC Property LLC.
Douglas Merke, City employee, Services
spouse is owner of River Valley
Veterinary Services
John Hefel, City employee, Services
spouse is owner of A Frame of Mind
Framing & Gallery
Amount
$ 18,950
14,100
1,635
483
450
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In accordance with Chapter 362.5(3)(j) of the Code of Iowa, the transaction with Gina Hodgson,
Paula Cook, Douglas Merke, and John Hefel do not appear to represent conflict of interest since the
total transaction was less than $6,000 during the fiscal year. The transactions with Riley Fairchild
and Mike Kerth may represent conflicts of interest since they were not entered into through
competitive bidding in accordance with Chapter 362.5(3)(d) of the Code of Iowa.
Restricted Donor Activity — No transactions were noted between the City, City officials, City
employees, and restricted donors in compliance with Chapter 68B of the Code of Iowa.
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Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Part IV: Other Findings Related to Required Statutory Reporting (continued)
2020-IA-F Bond Coverage — Surety bond coverage of City officials and employees is in accordance with
statutory provisions. The amount of coverage should be reviewed annually to ensure the coverage
is adequate for current operations.
2020-IA-G Council Minutes — No transactions were found that we believe should have been approved in the
Council minutes but were not.
2020-IA-H Deposits and Investments — No instances of non-compliance with the deposit and investment
provisions of Chapters 12B and 12C of the Code of Iowa and the City's investment policy were
noted.
2020-IA-1 Revenue Debt — No instances of non-compliance with the provisions of the Sewage Disposal
Works, Water Utility, or Stormwater Utility revenue debt resolutions were noted.
2020-IA-J Annual Urban Renewal Report —The annual urban renewal report was properly approved and
certified to the Iowa Department of Management on or before December 1. However, we noted
instances in which TIF debt balances did not reconcile with City records.
Recommendation — The City should implement additional preparation and review procedures
relating to the Annual Urban Renewal Report.
Response — We agree with the auditor's comments. The following action will be taken to improve
the situation. The annual TIF Debt Certification to the County and the Annual Urban Renewal
Report will be prepared at the same time. A reconciliation will be done between both reports prior
to submittal.
2020-IA-K Solid Waste Tonnage Fees Retained — No instances of non-compliance with the solid waste fees
used or retained in accordance with provisions of Chapter 45513.310 of the Code of Iowa by the
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, a component unit of the City, were noted.
2020-IA-L Financial Assurance — The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, a component unit of
the City, has demonstrated financial assurance for closure and postclosure care costs by
establishing a local government dedicated fund as provided in 567-113.14(6) of the Iowa
Administrative Code.
2020-IA-M Public Improvement Projects— During our audit, we noted one project in which the City published
a notice of public hearing 24 days before the date of the public hearing. To be in accordance with
Chapter 26.12 and Chapter 362.3 of the Code of Iowa, a notice of public hearing must be published
for public improvement projects between 4-20 days before the public hearing date.
Recommendation — The City should ensure all notices are published in accordance with Chapter
26.12 and Chapter 362.3 of the Code of Iowa.
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City of Dubuque, Iowa
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
Year Ended June 30, 2020
Part IV: Other Findings Related to Required Statutory Reporting (continued)
Response — We agree with the auditor's comments. The following action will be taken to improve
the situation. The notice for the Jackson Street Construction Project should have been split into two
separate notices: Notice of Hearing and the Notice to Property Owners. A notice to property
owners has a different timeline and publication requirement than a Notice of Hearing. In the
future, notices for construction projects will be reviewed to ensure that publication requirements
are met.
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Dubuque Mayor &
City Council
Crenna Brumwell
City Attorney
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Mike Van Milligan,
City Manager
Maureen Quann Cori Burbach Kelly Larson
Assistant City Assistant City Human Rights Department
Attorney Manager Director Managers
Temwa Phiri, Marie Ware
Collins Eboh,
Community Organizational Leisure Services
Engagement Department
Coordinator Equity Coordinator Manager
Heather Satterly
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Director
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Coordinator
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