Census Boundary Map Adjustment - Joint Resolution Asbury Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 12.
ITEM TITLE: Census Boundary Map Adjustment - Joint Resolution with the City of
Asbury
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval of a resolution that affirms a joint
agreement with the City of Asbury that seeks to correct and resolve
discrepancies between the U.S. Census Bureau's boundary maps and the
actual corporate limits of Asbury and Dubuque, and requesting the U.S.
Census Bureau to adjust the boundary and annexation survey maps.
RESOLUTION Joint Agreement to adjust U.S. Census Bureau boundary
and annexation survey (BAS) maps along a shared boundary of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and the City of Asbury, Iowa
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution(s)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
❑ Census Boundary Map Adjustment-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
❑ Staff Memo with map Staff Memo
❑ Joint Resolution Resolutions
❑ Exhibit 1 Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Joint Resolution with Asbury for Census Boundary Map Adjustment
DATE: February 10, 2015
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of a
resolution that affirms a joint agreement with the City of Asbury that seeks to correct
and resolve discrepancies between the U.S. Census Bureau's boundary maps and the
actual corporate limits of Asbury and Dubuque, and requesting the U.S. Census Bureau
to adjust the boundary and annexation survey maps.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micliael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Joint Resolution with Asbury for Census Boundary Map Adjustment
DATE: February 10, 2015
INTRODUCTION
This memo transmits a joint resolution between the City of Dubuque and the City of
Asbury that seeks to correct and resolve the discrepancies between the U.S. Census
Bureau's boundary maps and the actual corporate limits of Asbury and Dubuque, for
City Council consideration.
BACKGROUND
Every three years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a boundary and annexation survey
(BAS) for all counties and municipalities in the United States. The intent is to update the
Census Bureau's enumeration maps so as to accurately reflect the governmental
entity's boundaries, addresses and the residential population within.
The Census Bureau uses the updated maps for the Decennial Census (every 10 years)
and also for the one, three and five year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates
for a wide range of socio-demographic information.
The Census Bureau requires that each governmental entity correct the corporate limit
boundaries to reflect annexations and to make other boundary corrections. Corrected
maps must be submitted electronically by March 1, 2015 to the Census Bureau.
DISCUSSION
The most recent boundary maps provided by the Census Bureau for the City of
Dubuque have to be corrected to reflect three annexations and to make three boundary
corrections along Middle Road/Pennsylvania Avenue (Exhibit 1).
The boundary corrections are located along the City's boundary that is shared with the
City of Asbury along Middle Road west of Seippel Road. A vicinity map is enclosed.
The source of the errors creating Area 1 and Area 2 is a mystery to City staff as we
have the 2011 Census boundary maps that show the correct boundaries. Area 3 is a
topological error that has been corrected by City staff through a digital submittal to the
Census Bureau.
The Census Bureau requires that a non-topological correction along a boundary that is
shared by two municipalities be accompanied with documentation and a written
agreement between the governmental entities confirming their accuracy.
A written agreement between the City of Dubuque and the City of Asbury for the
boundary corrections for Area 1 and Area 2 must be filed with the Census Bureau. A
joint resolution has been prepared for both cities to adopt. The signed resolution and
exhibit then will be submitted electronically by March 1, 2015 to the Census Bureau.
City Attorney Barry Lindahl has reviewed and approved the enclosed resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the enclosed resolution that both
affirms joint agreement with the City of Asbury on the shared boundary of the two cities,
and requests that the U.S. Census Bureau adjust the boundary and annexation survey
(BAS) maps for Area 1 and Area 2 as shown on Exhibit 1.
Enclosures
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Guy Hemenway, Assistant Planner
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210
Return to: Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Address: City Hall- 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4121
RESOLUTION NO. 43-15
JOINT AGREEMENT TO ADJUST U.S. CENSUS BUREAU BOUNDARY AND
ANNEXATION SURVEY (BAS) MAPS ALONG A SHARED BOUNDARY OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THE CITY OF ASBURY, IOWA
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the City of Asbury, Iowa desire to correct
any and all discrepancies in the depiction of their respective corporate limits on the U.S.
Census Bureau boundary and annexation survey (BAS) maps.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED JOINTLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASBURY,
IOWA:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby affirms the adjustment to the shared boundary
with the City of Asbury for Area 1 and Area 2 as shown on Exhibit 1.
2. The City of Asbury hereby affirms the adjustment to the shared boundary with
the City of Dubuque for Area 1 and Area 2 as shown on Exhibit 1.
3. The City of Dubuque and the City of Asbury jointly request that the U.S.
Census Bureau boundary and annexation survey (BAS) maps be adjusted along the
shared boundary of Dubuque and Asbury for Area 1 and Area 2 as shown on Exhibit 1.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of February, 2015.
Resolution No. 43-15
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Attest:
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Roy D.'BuoiMayor
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Kevin S. 'r irnstahl, City Clerk
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Passed, approved and adopted this ale day of rc 2015.
AKes Adams, Mayor
City of Asbury, Iowa
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