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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Budget Highlights
FY 2014/15
Actual
FY 2015/16
Adopted
FY 2015/16
Amended
FY 2016/17
Recomm'd
% Change
from Adopted
FY 2015/16
Employee Expense 1,066,374 1,011,424 1,011,424 1,104,516 9.2%
Supplies and Services 292,634 301,001 335,698 286,978 -4.7%
Machinery and Equipment 5,612 450 450 6,279 1295.3%
Total 1,364,620 1,312,875 1,347,572 1,397,773 6.5%
Resources
Administrative OH Recharges 445,882 368,232 368,232 511,247 38.8%
Misc. Reimbursements 45,690 15,000 15,000 15,500 3.3%
CDBG Charges 76,672 98,303 99,406 108,467 10.3%
Total 568,244 481,535 482,638 635,214 31.9%
Property Tax Support 796,376 831,340 864,934 762,559 (68,781)
Percent Increase (Decrease)-8.27%
Personnel - Authorized FTE 9.35 9.35 9.77 9.77
Improvement Package Summary
City Manager’s Office
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This decision package would provide funding for additional overtime for the Office Manager and
secretaries of $5,600. The current overtime budget is $4,400 and the year-to-date expenses through
November 13, 2015 is $3,213. There is an average of $444 of overtime charged each payroll by
support staff in the City Manager’s Office. The historical amount of overtime by fiscal year is $2,779 in
FY 2011; $10,939 in FY 2012; $1,727 in FY 2013; $3,321 in FY 2014; and $10,657 in FY 2015.
Related Cost: $ 5,600 – Tax Funds –Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Revenue: $ 653 – Sanitary Sewer User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 208 – Stormwater User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 107– Parking User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 809 – Refuse User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 332– Landfill User Fees –Recurring
Net Property Tax Cost: $3,491
Property Tax Impact: +$.0015/+.01%
Activity: City Manager’s Office
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This decision package would provide funding for the Assistant City Manager to attend the required
regional summit conference for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). In
September 2014, an Assistant City Manager was appointed to a 3-year term on the ICMA International
Committee. This committee serves as an advisory body to the ICMA Executive Board on a range of
international matters including providing a global context for local government management and
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communities in which they serve. Membership on the committee is very competitive and committee
members are required to attend at least one International Regional Summit during their 3-year
appointment.
Dubuque has been a leader in ICMA-sponsored international exchanges having been one of the
original host communities for the ICMA International Fellowship program in 2011. Since then Dubuque
has been selected as a host community for each round and has welcomed over 20 International
Fellows from 15 cities across 10 countries. Participation in these exchanges provides for an
opportunity to share best practices around community resiliency, community engagement and local
legislative processes as well as increase our Intercultural Competency among city staff and our key
partners. Currently 80 companies in the Greater Dubuque Area have international sales and 77 have
overseas locations. Participation in the International Regional Summit will strengthen Dubuque’s global
reach and supports the City Council’s vision of “expanding global connections” and the five-year goal of
social/cultural vibrancy.
Related Cost: $ 3,060 – Tax Funds –Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Revenue: $ 357 – Sanitary Sewer User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 114 – Stormwater User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 59– Parking User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 442 – Refuse User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 182– Landfill User Fees –Recurring
Net Property Tax Cost: $1,906
Property Tax Impact: +$.0008/+.01%
Activity: City Manager’s Office
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This decision package would provide funding for the Assistant City Manager to attend the annual board
meeting and board membership dues for the National Civic League (NCL). An Assistant City Manager
has been invited to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Civic League (NCL). As the oldest
non-profit and nonpartisan organization established NCL promotes the fostering and sharing of best
practices of local government and promoting public engagement. NCL board members are required to
attend three board meetings. Two board meetings are done via conference call and the third meeting is
held in June in conjunction with the All-America City Award competition.
Participation in the NCL will allow Dubuque to be on the front line to learn and share best practices on
issues affecting local government. This supports the City Council’s Five-Year community goals for a
Sustainable Dubuque, the Five-Year City Goals and the Five-Year Organizational Goal as well as the
Vision statement of “achieving goals through partnerships.”
Related Cost: $ 2,175 – Tax Funds –Recurring for 3 Years Recommend - Yes
Related Revenue: $ 254 – Sanitary Sewer User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 81 – Stormwater User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 42– Parking User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 314 – Refuse User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 129– Landfill User Fees –Recurring
Net Property Tax Cost: $1,355
Property Tax Impact: +$.0006/+.01%
Activity: City Manager’s Office
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This decision package would provide funding for the expansion of the Neighbor2Neighbor program.
Funds are being requested for printing costs for brochures and window clings to promote the expansion
of the Neighbor2Neighbor program. Neighbor2Neighbor (N2N) is a resident-driven City-supported
program, aimed at promoting interaction, collaboration and strong relationships among neighbors in an
effort to make our neighborhoods healthier, safer, and friendlier. It was developed by a team of City
staff in response to neighborhood concerns, recommendations from the Safe Community Task Force,
as well as City Council Goals and Priorities around safety and neighborhood engagement. The national
program, Neighborhood Watch, was implemented in Dubuque a number of years ago, but participation
dropped precipitously and the program was discontinued. Neighborhood Watch is traditionally crime
focused. N2N is a more comprehensive proactive approach which focuses on building relationships
among neighbors and making our neighborhoods healthier, safer and friendlier. Development of the
program was a collaborative effort with neighborhood development, police, human rights, economic
development, and most importantly, active participation from residents. The Neighbor2Neighbor pilot
program kicked off in November 2014 with 6 block coordinators throughout the city. The pilot is
currently being expanded to another 7 Neighbor2Neighbor initiatives in FY 2016. The proposed
improvement package will enable staff to expand the program by actively promoting it community wide.
Related Cost: $ 800 – Tax Funds –Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Revenue: $ 93 – Sanitary Sewer User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 30 – Stormwater User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 15– Parking User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 116 – Refuse User Fees –Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 47– Landfill User Fees –Recurring
Net Property Tax Cost: $499
Property Tax Impact: +$.0002/+.00%
Activity: Neighborhood Development
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This decision package would provide funding for a computer tablet for an Assistant City Manager. The
computer tablet would allow the Assistant City Manager to have access to files, e-mail and calendar
when away from the office at meetings and other City events.
Related Cost: $ 1,083 – Tax Funds –Non-Recurring Recommend - Yes
Related Cost: $ 120 – Tax Funds – Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 114 – Sanitary Sewer User Fees – Non-Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 40 – Stormwater User Fees – Non-Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 21 – Parking User Fees – Non-Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 156– Refuse User Fees – Non-Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 64 – Landfill User Fees – Non-Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 13 – Sanitary Sewer User Fees – Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 4 – Stormwater User Fees – Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 2 – Parking User Fees – Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 17– Refuse User Fees – Recurring
Related Revenue: $ 7 – Landfill User Fees – Recurring
Net Property Tax Cost: $ 765
Net Property Tax Impact: +$.0003/+.00%
Activity: City Manager’s Office
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This decision package would provide funding to purchase twenty City flags of two different sizes to
partner with strategically located private flag displays to use a City of Dubuque flag as part of their flag
display.
Related Cost: $ 1,370 – Tax Funds –Recurring Recommend - Yes
Property Tax Impact: +$.0006/+.01%
Activity: City Manager’s Office
Significant Line Items at Maintenance Level
(Without Recommended Improvement Packages)
Employee Expense
1. FY 2017 employee expense reflects a 2.5% wage package increase.
2. The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution remains at 8.93% and
the employee contribution remains at 6.18% in FY 2017.
3. The City portion of health insurance expense increased from $1,040 in FY 2016 to $1,325 in FY
2017 per month per contract, resulting is an increase of $23,940 (27.40%).
4. Overtime expense in FY 2017 remains at $4,400.
5. The Sustainable Dubuque Intern was previously paid through another agency; however
beginning in FY 2016 the intern is a seasonal City employee which has increased seasonal FTE
(+0.425 FTE).
Two positions in the City Manager’s Office remain frozen in Fiscal Year 2017 with a savings of
$83,322. These positions include a part-time management intern ($24,040) and a full-time
secretary ($59,229).
Supplies & Services
6. Postage and Shipping decreased from $1,251 in FY 2016 to $800 in FY 2017 based on FY
2015 actual of $707.
7. Conferences decreased from $44,485 in FY 2016 to $40,081 in FY 2017 due to eliminating the
cost of the City Manager serving on the Cartegraph Advisory Board (-$4,000).
8. Mileage increased from $748 in FY 2016 to $1,252 in FY 2017 based on historical actual.
9. Telephone decreased from $5,128 in FY 2016 to $3,983 in FY 2017 based on FY 2016 actual
monthly average annualized.
10. Internet Services decreased from $3,360 in FY 2016 to $974 in FY 2017 due to a new contract
negotiated for data plans for tablets which reduced the monthly cost from $40 per month per
device to $10 per month per device.
11. Catering Services decreased from $6,000 in FY 2016 to $3,000 in FY 2017 based on FY 2015
actual. This line item represents the cost of meals for City Council prior to worksessions.
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12. Spirit Related expense remains at $9,720 in FY 2017. The employee recognition gifts continue
to be frozen in FY 2017 (-$7,000).
13. Pay to Other Agency decreased from $48,156 in FY 2016 to $31,000 due to moving the
Sustainable Dubuque Intern to employee expense (-$13,000).
Machinery & Equipment
14. Equipment replacement items at the maintenance level include ($450):
Neighborhood Development Specialist
(1) Smart Phone $ 450
Revenue
15. Revenue received from Enterprise Funds for administrative overhead charges has increased
from $368,232 in FY 2016 to $490,968 in FY 2017 due to increased capacity in the sanitary
sewer fund.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Building Services
Economic
Development
Emergency
Communications
Finance
Fire Department
Health Services
Housing &
Community
Development
Human Rights
Information
Services
Parking
Division
Ambulance
Services
Training &
Workforce
Development
Leisure Services
Civic Center
Park DivisionRecreation
Division
Grand River
Center
Multicultural
Family Center
Public Works
Planning Services
Emergency
Management
Police
Department
Engineering
Department
Water
Department
Water &
Resource
Recovery Center
Transit Division
Human Relations
Citizens of Dubuque
City Council
City Manager’s
Office
City ClerkCity Attorney
AirportLibrary
Management/Legislative
Public Information Office
Cable TV Geographic
Information
Systems
Personnel
Sustainability
Budget
Neighborhood
Development
Arts and
Cultural Affairs
Elected by the
Citizens of Dubuque
Appointed by the
City Council
Appointed by the
Library Board of
Trustees
Appointed by the
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
The City Manager’s Office plans, organizes and manages all activities of the City
organization so as to provide leadership so that all City Council priorities, policies, and
programs are successfully implemented and effectively managed. This includes the
City Council Policy Agenda and Management Agenda to assure quality public services
are responsive to the citizens and that we operate as a High Performing Organization.
SUCCESS IS ABOUT PEOPLE, PLANNING AND
PARTNERSHIPS LEADING TO OUTCOMES
City Manager’s Office
Management/
Administrative/
Legislative
Sustainability Neighborhood
Development
PEOPLE
Establish a culture of quality
customer service and deliver
services that exceed citizen
expectations.
Invest in staff development to
improve leadership capacity
and increase leadership
effectiveness
Attract, engage and retain a
high quality, creative and
diverse workforce
Promote and invest in
employee health and safety
PLANNING
Work with all City Departments
and Divisions to perform the
duties and responsibilities
specified in the City Charter to
ensure economic prosperity,
environmental/ecological integrity
and social/cultural vibrancy exist
throughout the community and are
incorporated into daily activities.
PARTNERSHIPS
Develop and foster over 50 Local, State,
Regional, Federal and National partnerships to
implement the City Council’s community vision.
Increase citizen engagement in local governance
processes
Develop team-processes that lead to innovative
solutions for community challenges and
opportunities
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The City Manager’s Office is supported by 9.77 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts
for 79% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the departments’ expenses are
expected to increase by 3.5% in FY 2017 compared to FY 2016.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
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$1, 066, 374
$292, 634
$5, 612
$1, 011, 424
$335, 698
$450
$1, 104, 516
$286, 978
$6, 279
FY2017 FY2016 FY2015
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Management/Administrative/Legislative
Overview
The City Manager is employed by the
City Council to serve as the chief
administrative officer of the City. In that
capacity the City Manager is responsible
by virtue of the Code of Iowa for all
personnel functions, enforcements of all
laws, advising the City Council, delivery
of City services, supervision of all
construction contracts and development
agreements, financial management and
conducting the general business affairs
of the City. Management promotes the
City’s interests in legislative affairs,
grant opportunities and active
engagement in city activities for
employees and the citizens of Dubuque.
The City Manager’s Office works with
over 50 Local, State, Regional, Federal
and National partners to implement the
City Council’s community vision, policy
agenda and management agenda and
to serve as an active participant in
various economic and community
development initiatives. These efforts
are organized around team building
efforts that improve the productivity,
efficiency and transparency of city
operations as well as partner
organizations. This is done by building
trust, encouraging team work, removing
organizational and interpersonal
barriers, which block effective
accomplishment of objectives, improving
internal communications and building
management and interpersonal skills
and capability.
Management/Administrative/Legislative Funding Summary
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FY2014/15
Ac tua l
FY2015/16
Adopted
FY2016/17
Adopted
Expendi tur es $1, 062, 648 $1, 019, 105 $1, 068, 701
R es our c es $456, 390 $366, 665 $510, 946
Management/Administrative/Legislative Position Summary
FY2016/17 FT E’ s
Ci tyM a na ger 1. 00
As s i s ta ntCi tyM a na ger 2. 00
O f f i c eM a na ger 1. 00
S ec r eta r y 2. 75
M a na gementI nter n 0. 60
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employee’s 7.35
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Highlights of the Past Year
The White House selected Dubuque as one of 16th Climate Action Champions,
communities defining
City of Dubuque was recognized as a STAR community
SmartAsset.com named Dubuque as one of the 10 best American cities to work
in technology.
Dubuque recognized in 2015 by Intelligent Community Forum as one of the
world’s SMART21 Communities.
Dubuque recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Best Small Place for
Business and Careers.
Movoto named Dubuque as #2 most relaxed small cities in America
The city received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in financial
reporting for the 25th consecutive year.
Future Initiatives
Continue to partner with the IDOT to implement design, acquisition and
construction components of the SW Arterial. The Southwest Arterial project will
connect two growing sections of the community together and will support future
anticipated expansion growth to the southwest of the City toward the Dubuque
Regional Airport
Work collaboratively with DMATS and other local partners to achieve the East
West Corridor plan
Continue efforts to implement strategic plans including the Historic Millwork
District Master Plan, the Downtown Master Plan, the Bee Branch Flood Mitigation
project, the Port of Dubuque Master Plan and the Washington Neighborhood
Reinvestment Strategy.
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Performance Measures
Goal: Economic Prosperity
Outcome #1: Maintain a competitive tax rate that minimizes the tax burden of
citizens
Dubuque has the second LOWEST taxes per capita in the state. The highest ranked city (West
Des Moines) is 111% higher than Dubuque’s taxes per capita, and the average is 54% higher
than Dubuque.
Did you know?
The tax rate in 1987 was $14.58 per thousand compared to today’s rate of $11.02 per thousand.
The FY1987 rate was 32% higher than the FY2015 rate.
Nearly 60% of your city property tax is spent on public safety, public works and infrastructure.
Outcome #2: Provide the resources, tools and partnerships to insure the
successful implementation of the City Council Goals & Priorities
To minimize financial risk, provide fiscal diversity and hold in check the property tax burden, the
City aggressively pursues federal, state and private funding to assist in the implementation of
the annual Policy Agenda.
In the past three years, the City has received over $133 million in federal and state grants to
help fund projects and City staff continues to pursue funding and partnership opportunities to
help keep taxes and fees down. In addition, the City received $98.5 million in financial
assistance from the State of Iowa for the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project and a
HUD Resiliency Grant Award of $31.5 million.
Outcome #3: Maintain an efficient citizen response rate
Just as actively engaged employees are more productive and committed to the success of their
organizations, highly attached residents are more likely to actively contribute to a community’s
growth. There is also a positive correlation between community attachment and local economic
success.
FY 2013/14
Actual
FY 2014/15
Actual
Average time to resolve a citizen issue 22 days 15.72 days
Percent of issues resolved in 10 days or
less 50%79%
Management –Activity Statement
Provides oversight and coordination of daily operations to translate City Council goals
and priorities into active programs in the most cost effective manner possible.
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Outcome #4: Make Dubuque a desirable place to live, work and play.
The City of Dubuque is committed to serving our citizens by creating an atmosphere to ensure
that Dubuque remains a community where everyone has a balance of means, opportunity and
avenues of support to prosper. The City of Dubuque’s transition to a more data driven
organization translates into a high performing organization focused on outcomes and
community.
Did you know?
Today there are over 60,000 people working in Dubuque County as compared to 37,608 in
1983. The population in the United States is projected to increase by 28 million people in the
next 10 years and 124 million people by 2060.
Dubuque was recognized in 2013 as One of Ten Great Places to Live by Kiplinger’s Personal
Finance and received second-place honors in the City Cultural Diversity Awards by the National
League of Cities.
Sustainability
Overview
The Sustainable Dubuque vision, as identified by a community-led task force in 2006, is
as follows:“Dubuque is a viable, livable, and equitable community. We embrace
economic prosperity, social/cultural vibrancy and environmental integrity to create a
sustainable legacy for generations to come.”
The Sustainability Office provides
education, outreach, and coordination on
sustainability issues and activities both
within the City organization as well as to
the various stakeholders, business and
citizen groups that comprise the
Dubuque community. The Sustainable
Community Coordinator works directly with city departments to ensure capital projects
and operating programs meet the sustainability vision identified by the City Council and
builds partnerships between the City of Dubuque and national, state and local entities to
further sustainability initiatives and to strengthen local leadership in this arena.
The Sustainable Community Coordinator manages the Green Iowa AmeriCorps
program, which provides audit, weatherization, and energy-related education services to
the community.
Sustainability Funding Summary
10072200 FY2014/15
Ac tua l
FY2015/16
Adopted
FY2016/17
Adopted
Expendi tur es $161, 491 $158, 167 $182, 021
R es our c es $33, 673 $16, 567 $15, 000
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Sustainability Position Summary
FY2016/17 FT E’ s
S us ta i na bl eCommuni tyCoor di na tor 1. 00
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employee’s 1.00
Highlights of the Past Year
Dubuque was recognized as a 4-STAR Community through the STAR
Community Rating System, a national certification measuring a community’s
environmental, economic and social efforts to achieve sustainability. Dubuque
received its highest points in the categories of Built Environment; Education, Arts
& Community; and Innovation, and its lowest in Equity & Empowerment and
Natural Systems.
In partnership with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study
(DMATS) and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC), the City
submitted the Advance PM 2.5 Path Forward Plan to the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA). The plan details individual and organization efforts
throughout the community to reduce particulate matter and create a healthier
living environment. Data provided by the Iowa DNR indicates PM 2.5 levels in
the area declining.
The City completed the ISO 14001 Environmental & Sustainability Management
System training for the Municipal Services Center. The Municipal Service Center
received a 95% score on its advisory audit.
The Green Iowa AmeriCorps completed 106 energy efficiency audits, 64 of which
were for populations in need. Weatherization associated with these audits
resulted in approximately $200,000 in utility savings for homes served.
Performance Measures
Sustainability –Activity Statement
Coordinate, facilitate, and implement sustainability initiatives, including capacity
building for the community and technical guidance for the City organization, to assist
Dubuque in becoming a more sustainable city, environmentally, socio-culturally, and
economically.
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Goal: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Outcome #1: Partner for sustainability.
Through the Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants program, increase the
number of opportunities for residents, businesses, and non-profits to lead efforts
to become a more viable, livable and equitable community.
This measure tracks the number of Sustainable Dubuque Community grants given, which must
focus on at least one Sustainable Dubuque principle and include a component of community
education or engagement. Each grantee is required to report on community impact; a sample of
those impacts is below.
East Mill Bakery launched a new Monday night summer
farmers market to expand access to healthy local foods during the
week.
The Loras College Honors Program installed dual flush
converters for toilets in areas of high use throughout campus and
hosted an educational film and panel to educate the community about
water use.
Goal: Financially Responsible & High Performance Organization
Outcome #2: City government use of sustainable practices in daily operations.
Adopting sustainability practices in a variety of ways helps to save citizens money, protect the
environment and improve the quality of life for residents. The City of Dubuque is a participant in
the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Community Energy Management Program, and is
implementing a strategy to reduce energy use across all City facilities.
FY 2012/13
Actual
FY 2013/14
Actual
FY 2014/15
Actual
Number of
awards given (as
percent of total
applications
received)
12 (46%)21 (39%)25 (56%)
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In September 2015, a lighting retrofit was completed on the City Hall Annex. The City received
a rebate of approximately $2,970 on a $10,190 project. Early indications show a savings of
approximately 1,600 kWh as compared to the same month in 2014. Additional energy audit and
efficiency work is being completed in other City facilities.
Goal: Environmental Integrity
Outcome #3: Reduce the community’s carbon footprint 50% below 2003 levels by
2030.
The 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan is a non-binding, voluntary effort
to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque’s community GHG emissions. The plan provides
information to inform goal-setting and budget decisions, provides an adjustable roadmap to
achieve the 50% goal, and provides community education about Dubuque’s GHG emissions.
Total: 1,241,729 mt CO2e Total: 1,109,916 mt CO2e
The community has experienced an 11% reduction in GHGs as compared to the 2003
baseline.
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Neighborhood Development
Overview
Neighborhood Development works to organize and to develop the resources needed to
create and maintain a vital community by working closely with citizens to determine the
priorities of each neighborhood and to collaborate in finding the best way to meet those
priorities. The approach focuses on citizen involvement, leveraging resources, and
establishing positive relationships through communication.
Neighborhood Development Funding Summary
FY2014/15
Ac tua l
FY2015/16
Adopted
FY2016/17
Adopted
Expendi tur es $134, 319 $135, 603 $142, 051
R es our c es $77, 120 $98, 303 $108, 768
Neighborhood Development Position Summary
FY2016/17 FT E’ s
N ei ghbor hoodDev el opmentS pec i a l i s t 1. 00
Total Full-Time Equivalent Employee’s 1.00
Highlights of the Past Year
Neighbor2Neighbor pilot launched with six pilot block champions. Pilot was
expanded in November 2015 to an additional seven block champions throughout
the city. N2N will be a social movement that empowers people to get to know
their neighbors and build better relationships and safer communities.
Washington Neighborhood Revitalization effort has received significant staff and
financial resources from partnership with Community Housing Initiatives resulting
in improved housing conditions and increased homeownership in the Washington
Neighborhood. Initiative is resulting in creating a stable and vibrant
neighborhood where people will want to live and invest.
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood and Valley View Neighborhood have become more
active and engaged with efforts to improve their neighborhoods.
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Future Initiatives
Development of a coalition of stakeholders including Community Housing
Initiatives and neighborhood residents working together to improve the
Washington Neighborhood based on the model of Viva East Bank.
Expansion of Neighbor2Neighbor from a pilot program to a fully implemented
program throughout the community.
Continued participation in the city’s community engagement workgroup to
improve the city’s community engagement processes, improve decision making,
and increase trust in local government.
Participation in Equity Profile’s workgroups on Safe Neighborhoods and Arts and
Culture.
Development of a Coalition of Neighborhoods so neighborhood associations can
learn from each other and work cooperatively on issues of mutual concern.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know Dubuque has nine active neighborhood associations that are working
to improve their neighborhoods? There are 63 neighborhoods (2,398 residents)
who share ideas and information through a secure on-line website, NextDoor. City
is supporting a new pilot program, called
Neighbor2Neighbor, a resident driven program aimed
at increasing interaction, collaboration, and strong
relationships among neighbors in an effort to make
our neighborhoods healthier, safer, and friendlier.
The pilot launched in the fall of 2014 on 6 blocks
located throughout the
community and was
expanded to an additional
7 blocks in 2015.
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Performance Measures
Goal: Partnering for a Better Dubuque
Outcome #1:Improved quality of life in our residential neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Grant funds allow neighbors opportunities to design projects to improve
conditions in the neighborhoods and meet the needs of neighborhood residents. The
Neighborhood Grant Program provides resources for neighborhood revitalization and
community building.
28 separate grants were awarded to neighborhood groups and non-profits
operating in our community’s low/moderate income neighborhoods.
CDBG Funded Neighborhood Grants
Grantee Partner Activity Amount
North End Neighborhood Communication
Project
$ 933
St. Mark Youth Enrichment Martin Luther King Day of
Service Project for at risk
schools
$ 557
Multicultural Family
Center/North End
Neighborhood
Summer Youth and Family
Enrichment
-summer 2014
$1,888
Multicultural Family
Center/North End
Neighborhood
2015 Summer Youth
Camps
$1,030
North End Neighborhood Communication Project $1,001
Downtown Neighborhood Jackson Park Signage and
History Project
$5,414
Washington Neighborhood Neighborhood Clean-up $ 302
Washington Neighbors Spring Into Action
Beautification Project
$ 417
Point Neighborhood Communication Project $ 823
Total $12,365
Neighborhood Development –Activity Statement
Develop strong neighborhoods by empowering neighborhood associations and residents to
identify and address quality-of-life partnerships with the City to create stronger, safer, and
more resilient neighborhoods.
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Did you know?12,115 residents benefitted from the Community Development Block
Grant funded neighborhood grant program.These included summer enrichment
programs for neighborhood youth, clean-up and beautification projects, newsletters, and
projects to build pride in one’s neighborhood.
Goal: Social/Cultural Vibrancy
Outcome #2: Increase community involvement through neighborhood events and
participation in resident interaction activities.
Citizen Impact:This will result in neighbors feeling safer and more connected in their
neighborhoods.Successful neighborhoods require engaged citizens in efforts to
promote capacity building and community involvement to improve the overall quality of
life.
Did you know?The Safe Community Task Force recommended increasing resident
participation using such vehicles as clean up campaigns, neighborhood picnics, new
welcome events and other strategies developed by residents.
FY 2014/5
Actual
FY 2015/16
Estimated
FY 2016/17
Projected
Number of
events/meetings 92 95 100
Number of
participants 3,900 5,000 5,000
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Outcome #3: Citizens will be empowered through increased awareness and
education including access to City/social services leading to healthy
communities.
Neighborhood Development Specialist facilitates communication and cooperation
between the City and neighborhood associations.
Conducted education and outreach efforts on:
Earned Income Tax Credit
Before and After School Programs
Successful Rental Property Management Program
Inclusive Dubuque and Equity Profile
Education opportunities for adults such as Opportunity Dubuque
Community Gardening and healthy food options
Provided information/assistance with educational enrichment programs such as:
After school Programs
Summer Enrichment Programs
Resource Fairs
Opportunity Dubuque
Multicultural Family Center’s event
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
72 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Fund Account Account Title FY14 Actual
Revenue
FY15 Actual
Revenue
FY16 Adopted
Budget
FY17 Recomm'd
Budget
100 53102 PRIVATE PARTICIPANT 2,774 1,060 0 500
100 53201 REFUNDS 27 10 0 0
100 53605 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 855 680 0 0
100 53620 REIMBURSEMENTS-GENERAL 65,773 43,884 15,000 15,000
260 53620 REIMBURSEMENTS-GENERAL 0 55 0 0
53 - MISCELLANEOUS 69,429 45,690 15,000 15,500
100 59610 FR WPC OPERATING 140,686 133,081 62,575 158,296
100 59620 FR STORMWATER OPERATING 5,421 26,389 43,675 50,433
100 59630 FR PARKING OPERATING 24,910 23,625 22,533 26,019
100 59640 FR WATER UTILITY 135,795 15,829 0 0
100 59670 FR REFUSE COLLECTION 219,267 172,263 169,725 195,988
100 59940 FR DMASWA 80,680 74,695 69,724 80,511
59 - TRANSFER IN AND INTERNAL 606,759 445,882 368,232 511,247
72 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TOTAL 676,188 491,572 383,232 526,747
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
72 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Fund Account Account Title FY14 Actual
Expense
FY15 Actual
Expense
FY16 Adopted
Budget
FY 17 Recomm'd
Budget
100 61010 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES 729,236 736,236 697,648 733,454
260 61010 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES 38,158 39,796 56,400 57,626
290 61010 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES 9,319 (36)0 0
100 61020 PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 27,389 30,133 31,990 32,682
100 61030 SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 5,542 3,866 0 11,152
100 61050 OVERTIME PAY 3,321 10,657 4,400 10,000
290 61050 OVERTIME PAY 532 0 0 0
100 61310 IPERS 63,526 65,150 66,221 70,493
260 61310 IPERS 3,408 3,554 5,037 5,146
290 61310 IPERS 880 (3)0 0
100 61320 SOCIAL SECURITY 47,407 48,355 46,093 56,223
260 61320 SOCIAL SECURITY 2,856 2,981 4,315 4,408
290 61320 SOCIAL SECURITY 734 (3)0 0
100 61410 HEALTH INSURANCE 104,717 106,957 78,374 99,852
260 61410 HEALTH INSURANCE 7,198 7,283 8,986 11,448
290 61410 HEALTH INSURANCE 2,166 0 0 0
100 61415 WORKMENS' COMPENSATION 2,996 3,162 3,035 2,784
260 61415 WORKMENS' COMPENSATION 188 149 148 214
290 61415 WORKMENS' COMPENSATION 39 0 0 0
100 61416 LIFE INSURANCE 456 440 1,146 1,213
260 61416 LIFE INSURANCE 43 37 113 115
290 61416 LIFE INSURANCE 8 0 0 0
100 61655 CAR ALLOWANCE 7,548 7,660 7,518 7,706
100 61660 EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS 443 0 0 0
61 - WAGES AND BENEFITS 1,058,108 1,066,374 1,011,424 1,104,516
100 62010 OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,794 6,290 4,025 4,014
260 62010 OFFICE SUPPLIES 20 12 40 36
100 62030 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 625 686 1,172 742
260 62030 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 37 21 79 58
100 62031 PROCESSING MATERIALS 322 333 350 340
100 62032 FLAGS 0 0 0 1,370
100 62050 OFFICE EQUIPMENT MAINT 304 395 470 678
100 62061 DP EQUIP. MAINT CONTRACTS 9,210 9,074 11,125 11,416
100 62090 PRINTING & BINDING 27,933 7,504 8,500 9,334
260 62090 PRINTING & BINDING 34 13 100 86
100 62110 COPYING/REPRODUCTION 19,881 27,041 25,000 25,086
260 62110 COPYING/REPRODUCTION 0 294 0 221
100 62130 LEGAL NOTICES & ADS 1,204 0 0 0
100 62140 PROMOTION 0 100 0 0
100 62170 SUBSCRIPTIONS-BOOKS-MAPS 1,550 1,480 2,000 2,000
260 62170 SUBSCRIPTIONS-BOOKS-MAPS 30 0 0 0
100 62190 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 13,116 21,730 17,387 17,373
100 62208 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURAN 3,346 3,423 3,645 3,825
290 62208 GENERAL LIABILITY INSURAN 81 0 0 0
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
72 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Fund Account Account Title FY14 Actual
Expense
FY15 Actual
Expense
FY16 Adopted
Budget
FY 17 Recomm'd
Budget
100 62310 TRAVEL-CONFERENCES 14,294 17,606 43,210 43,660
260 62310 TRAVEL-CONFERENCES 444 1,695 1,275 1,656
100 62320 TRAVEL-CITY BUSINESS 25,323 17,381 22,972 22,898
260 62320 TRAVEL-CITY BUSINESS 280 174 180 252
100 62340 MILEAGE/LOCAL TRANSP 1,737 2,331 647 1,035
260 62340 MILEAGE/LOCAL TRANSP 198 128 101 217
100 62360 EDUCATION & TRAINING 9,369 15,500 5,980 5,560
260 62360 EDUCATION & TRAINING 0 0 1,020 1,440
100 62421 TELEPHONE 4,398 4,438 4,840 3,577
260 62421 TELEPHONE 598 260 288 406
100 62424 RADIO/PAGER FEE 922 839 865 876
100 62436 RENTAL OF SPACE 2,256 2,256 2,473 2,378
260 62436 RENTAL OF SPACE 400 226 227 314
100 62641 HOSPITALITY EXPENSE 155 0 0 0
100 62645 SPECIAL EVENTS 1,383 157 10,000 10,000
100 62663 SOFTWARE LICENSE EXP 0 91 800 800
100 62667 INTERNET SERVICES 1,280 1,679 3,360 1,094
100 62668 PROGRAM EQUIP/SUPPLIES 305 57 0 0
100 62713 LEGAL SERVICES 2,476 9,771 0 0
100 62716 CONSULTANT SERVICES 48,638 47,976 25,000 25,000
100 62731 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 0 827 0 0
100 62734 SPEAKERS/PROGRAMS 45,026 32,062 20,000 20,000
100 62736 CATERING SERVICES 5,468 2,479 6,000 3,000
100 62756 SPIRIT RELATED EXPENSE 16,318 13,802 9,720 11,086
100 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY 68,186 22,455 48,156 30,650
260 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY 10,809 11,337 11,284 15,790
260 62834 SERVICES FROM PLANNING 8,710 8,710 8,710 8,710
62 - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 350,459 292,634 301,001 286,978
100 71120 PERIPHERALS, COMPUTER 40 3,370 0 1,083
100 71123 SOFTWARE 662 0 0 0
100 71211 DESKS/CHAIRS 1,212 0 450 0
100 72410 PAGER/RADIO EQUIPMENT 0 0 0 4,746
100 72418 TELEPHONE RELATED 224 2,243 0 126
260 72418 TELEPHONE RELATED 0 0 0 324
71 - EQUIPMENT 2,139 5,612 450 6,279
72 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TOTAL 1,410,706 1,364,621 1,312,875 1,397,773
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Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Sounce
72 - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
MANAGEMENT - 72100
FUNDING SOURCE: CABLE TV
Account FY14 Actual Expense FY15 Actual Expense FY16 Adopted Budget FY17 Recomm'd Budget
EQUIPMENT 2,139 2,633 0 5,829
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 198,673 197,991 183,728 180,329
WAGES AND BENEFITS 867,818 861,982 835,377 882,543
MANAGEMENT 1,068,631 1,062,606 1,019,105 1,068,701
SUSTAINABLE COMM COORD - 72200
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account FY14 Actual
Expense
FY15 Actual
Expense
FY16 Adopted
Budget
FY17 Recomm'd
Budget
EQUIPMENT 0 2,100 450 0
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 118,000 60,683 85,919 69,710
WAGES AND BENEFITS 96,344 98,708 71,798 112,311
SUSTAINABLE COMM COORD 214,344 161,491 158,167 182,021
GREENCORPS - 72600
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL
Account FY14 Actual Expense FY15 Actual Expense FY16 Adopted Budget FY17 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 10,847 6,206 0 5,000
GREENCORPS 10,847 6,206 0 5,000
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT - 72800
FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Account FY14 Actual
Expense
FY15 Actual
Expense
FY16 Adopted
Budget
FY17 Recomm'd
Budget
EQUIPMENT 0 880 0 450
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 12,130 11,911 15,564 16,149
WAGES AND BENEFITS 93,946 105,684 104,249 109,662
NEIGHBORHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
106,075 118,475 119,813 126,261
WASHINGTON TOOL LIBR. - 79220
FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Account FY14 Actual
Expense
FY15 Actual
Expense
FY16 Adopted
Budget
FY17 Recomm'd
Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 10,809 15,843 15,790 15,790
WASHINGTON TOOL LIBR. 10,809 15,843 15,790 15,790
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
TOTAL
$1,410,705.89 $1,364,621.27 $1,312,875.00 $1,397,773.00
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
72 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
61010 Full Time Employee Expense
100 9900 Contract CITY MANAGER 1.00 267,752 1.00 265,363 1.00 270,993
100 9375 GE-44 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER 2.00 251,853 2.00 252,696 2.00 258,175
260 5100 GE-35 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP SPEC. 0.51 39,820 0.72 56,400 0.72 57,626
100 5100 GE-35 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP SPEC. 0.49 38,259 0.28 21,933 0.28 22,410
100 4670 GE-33 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY COORD. 1.00 66,224 1.00 50,585 1.00 71,260
100 8825 GE-31 OFFICE MANAGER 1.00 63,057 1.00 63,283 1.00 64,638
100 0225 GE-25 SECRETARY 2.00 82,356 2.00 43,788 2.00 45,978
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 8.00 809,321 8.00 754,048 8.00 791,080
61020 Part Time Employee Expense
100 3465 NA-44 MANANGEMENT INTERN 0.60 20,116 0.60 - 0.60 -
100 SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE INTERN 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.42 11,152
100 0225 GE-25 COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT 0.75 30,184 0.75 31,990 0.75 32,682
TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 1.35 50,300 1.35 31,990 1.77 43,834
TOTAL CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 9.35 859,622 9.35 786,038 9.77 834,914
FY 2017FY 2016FY 2015
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Run Date: 01/22/16
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET FTE BUDGET
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2015 FY 2017FY 2016
Management-General Fund
10072100 61010 100 9900 ContractCITY MANAGER 1.00 267,752 1.00 265,363 1.00 270,993
10072100 61010 100 9250 GE-44 ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER 2.00 251,853 2.00 252,696 2.00 258,175
10072100 61010 100 4670 GE-33 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY COOR 1.00 66,224 1.00 50,585 0.00 0
10072100 61010 100 0225 GE-25 SECRETARY 2.00 82,356 2.00 43,788 2.00 45,978
10072100 61010 100 8825 GE-31 OFFICE MANAGER 1.00 63,057 1.00 63,283 1.00 64,638
Total 7.00 731,242 7.00 675,715 6.00 639,784
Sustainable Community - General Fund
10072200 61010 100 4670 GE-33 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY COOR 0.00 0 0.00 0 1.00 71,260
Total 0.00 0 0.00 0 1.00 71,260
Sustainable Community - PT General Fund
10072200 61020 100 NA-38 SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE INTERN 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.42 11,152
Total 0.00 0 0.00 0 0.42 11,152
Neighborhood Development - CDBG Fund
26072800 61010 260 5100 GE-35 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP SPEC 0.51 39,820 0.72 56,400 0.72 57,626
Total 0.51 39,820 0.72 56,400 0.72 57,626
Neighborhood Development - General Fund
10072800 61010 260 5100 GE-35 NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOP SPEC 0.49 38,259 0.28 21,933 0.28 22,410
Total 0.49 38,259 0.28 21,933 0.28 22,410
City Manager - PT General Fund
10072100 61020 100 3465 NA-47 MANAGEMENT INTERN 0.60 20,116 0.60 0 0.60 0
10072100 61020 100 0225 GE-25 COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT 0.75 30,184 0.75 31,990 0.75 32,682
Total 1.35 50,300 1.35 31,990 1.35 32,682
TOTAL CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE 9.35 859,622 9.35 786,038 9.77 834,914
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CIP
Number
Capital Improvement Project
Title
FY 14 Actual
Expense
FY 15 Actual
Expense
FY 16 Adopted
Budget
FY 17 Recomm'd
Budget
1002334 CLIMATE SHOWCASE GRANT 5,738 0 0 0
1002338 EECBG GRANT 151,575 488 0 0
1002496 ENVIRO & SUST MGMT SYS 30,231 1,988 0 0
1021238 NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS 4,810 5,134 5,000 10,000
1022218 SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE 5,470 794 0 0
1022317 ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD 27,335 0 0 0
2601238 NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS 18,212 12,365 14,560 14,560
3502624 AUGMENTED DATE SUPPORT SV 0 0 50,000 10,000
3502625 GEOEVENT PROCESSOR EXT 0 0 10,000 0
3502681 ENRGY EFFICI REVOL FUND 0 0 0 20,000
3502682 GREEN HOUSE GAS INVENTORY 0 0 0 25,000
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TOTAL 243,371 20,768 79,560 79,560
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City of Dubuque
Recommended Capital Improvement Program Summary
Fiscal Year 2017-2021
PROGRAM/DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION SOURCE OF FUNDS FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 TOTAL PAGE
CITY MANAGERS OFFICE
Community and Economic Development
Neighborhood Grants DRA Distribution,CDBG
Grant
24,560$ 24,560$ 24,560$ 24,560$ 24,560$ 122,800$ 363
General Government
Augmented Data Support Services Sales Tax Fund (20%)10,000$ 15,000$ 20,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 95,000$ 365
Municipal Green House Gas
Inventory
Sales Tax Fund (20%)25,000$ -$ -$ 25,000$ -$ 50,000$ 367
Municipal Energy Efficiency
Revolving Fund
Sales Tax Fund (20%)20,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 20,000$ 368
Total - City Manager's Office 79,560$ 39,560$ 44,560$ 74,560$ 49,560$ 287,800$
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City Manager’s Office
Administration –Management -Legislative
1
“The city of Dubuque is a progressive,
sustainable city with a strong
diversified economy and expanding
global connections. The Dubuque
community is an inclusive community
celebrating culture and heritage and
has actively preserved our "Masterpiece
on the Mississippi." Dubuque citizens
experience healthy living and retirement
through quality, livable neighborhoods
with an abundance of fun things to do;
and are engaged in the community,
achieving goals through partnerships.
Dubuque city government is financially
sound and is providing services with
citizens getting value for their tax
dollar.”
The Dubuque 2030 Vision Statement
2
People
-Quality Customer Service
& deliver services that exceed expectations
-Improve leadership capacity & increase leadership effectiveness
-Attract, engage & retain high quality, diverse workforce
-Invest in employee health
& safety
Planning
-Perform the duties & responsibilities in the City Charter
-Insure economic prosperity, environmental/ecological integrity and social/cultural vibrancy exist and are part of daily activities
Partnering
-Foster Local, State, Regional, Federal and International partnerships to implement community vision
-Increase citizen engagement in local governance
-Develop team-processes that lead to innovative solutions
Success is about People, Planning & Partnering Leading to Outcomes
3
City Administration
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Cindy Steinhauser,Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Juanita Hilkin, Office Manager
Stephanie Valentine, Secretary
4
Highlights of the Past Year
•4-STAR Community
•New employee orientation on City Management Philosophy
•International Fellowship Exchange
•Innovations In American Government Semifinalist by Harvard University
•Implementation of City Council Top & High Priorities, Management Agenda, Management in Progress and Major Projects
“My wife and I couldn’t wait for this
job to open up and move here!” HR
5
•One of 16 White House Climate Action Champion
•Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative
•$31.5 million HUD Resiliency Grant
•$800,000 HUD LEAD Grant
•My Brothers Keeper presentation at White House
•Smarter Travel
•Forbes Top 10 Best Small Place for Business and Careers
Highlights of the Past Year 6
Outcome: Maintain a
competitive tax rate
that minimizes the tax
burden of citizens
Did you know the tax rate in 1987 was
$14.58 per thousand compared to $11.02
in 2016
IMPACT: Dubuque has
the second LOWEST
taxes per capita in the
state.
Outcomes 7
Outcome: Provide the
resources, tools and
partnerships to insure
the successful
implementation of the
City Council Goals &
Priorities
Pursuing outside grant funding minimizes the
city’s financial risk and the property tax
burden to citizens
IMPACT: In the past
three years Dubuque
has received over
$164.5 million in grants
and $98.5 million in
financial assistance
Outcomes 8
Outcome: Maintain an
efficient citizen
response rate
In Fiscal Year 2015 over 79% of citizen issues in the
City Manager’s office were resolved in 10 days or
less
IMPACT: The average
time to resolve a citizen
issue from intact to
completion was less
than 16 days., a 27%
response improvement
from the prior fiscal
year.
Outcomes 9
Outcome: Make
Dubuque a desirable
place to live, work and
play
Today there are over 60,000 people working in Dubuque County as compare to 37,608 in 1983.
IMPACT: Creating an
atmosphere to ensure
that Dubuque remains a
community where
everyone has a balance
of means, opportunity
and avenues of support
to prosper.
Outcomes 10
Improvement Packages
•Secretarial Overtime ($5,600)
•ICMA International Summit ($3,600)
•National Civic League board meetings
($2,175)
•Computer Tablet ($1,083)
11
•HUD Resiliency Grant
Agreement and
implementation
•Partner with IDOT on
Southwest Arterial
•Achieve East-West Corridor
Plan
•Continue effort to implement
strategic plans
•Management Philosophy
training for existing and new
employees
•International Fellowship
Exchange Programs
Currently 80 companies in the
Dubuque Area have international
customers and 77 have overseas
locations.
Future Initiatives 12
Neighborhood Development
Neighborhood Development Specialist Jerelyn O’Connor
13
Neighborhood Development ~
Helping to create welcoming &
resilient communities
Neighborhood Associations
are critical partners in
improving the quality of life in
our community
Neighborhood Development 14
Neighborhood Development 15
Washington Neighbors •
16
17
Neighborhood
Grants
Community
Building
Neighborhood Development
Summer 2015
Heroes Academy
Learning in Action
18NeighborhoodDevelopment
Improvement Package
Amount: $800
Neighbor2Neighbor Program
Provide funding to expand the Neighbor2Neighbor
Program. Expenses include the cost of brochures
to promote the expansion, and window clings to
indicate participating blocks.
19
Future Initiatives
•Development of a coalition of stakeholders including
neighborhood residents and Community Housing
Initiatives to improve the Washington Neighborhood and
advance implementation of Washington Neighborhood
Redevelopment Strategy
•Expansion of Neighbor2Neighbor Program
•Development of a Coalition of Neighborhoods so
Associations can learn from each other and work
cooperatively on issues of mutual concern
20
“Dubuque is a viable, livable and equitable
community.”
Economic Prosperity | Social/Cultural Vibrancy |
Environmental Integrity
21
79.9%
60.5%57.4%
77%
42.2%
60.3%
43.6%
Innovation:
+ 43.6 points
468 total points
Highlights of the Past Year
STAR Communities Certification
22
Georgetown University Energy Prize
23
•5.3 % reduction in energy use from
2013-14 baseline
•Expanding Smart Energy Use
partnerships:
•Green Iowa AmeriCorps
partnership with Operation New
View
•Energize Dubuque! launch with
Trailhead Energy
•Largest use of residential utility
rebates of any Alliant community in
IowaHighlights of the Past Year
•Submittal of PM 2.5 Advance document
•EPA Environmental Education Grant: University of Iowa
partnership
Air Quality Improvement: PM 2.5
24Highlights of the Past Year
•Awards & Recognitions
•White House Climate Action Champion
•IEDA Solar Ready Iowa! Grant
•HUD Natural Disaster Resiliency Competition
•Iowa State Extension Urban Agriculture Toolkit
•Record-Setting Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
•ICMA Climate Adaptation Exchange: Santiago, Dominican Republic
25Highlights of the Past Year
Outcomes: Partner for Sustainability 26
Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants Program
East Mill Bakery Midweek
Farmers Market University of Dubuque Dump or Donate Program
Outcome: Partner for Sustainability 27
70%
12%
18%
Grants by Sustainable Dubuque
Pillar
Social/Cultural
Vibrancy
Economic
Prosperity
Environmental
Integrity
55%
10%
25%
10%
Grantees by Sector
Nonprofit
Educational
Resident
Business
Sustainable Dubuque Community Grants Program
Outcome: Financially Responsible & High Performing Organization 28
Use of Sustainable Practices in Daily Operations
•ISO 14001 training: Municipal Services Center
•IEDA Community Energy Management Program
Outcome: Reduce community’s carbon footprint 50% by 2030
29
50% by 2030 Update
Transportation
23%
LFG
7%
Res Elec
15%Comm
Elec
8%
Indust
Elec
28%
Res NG
9%
Comm
NG
7%
Indust
NG
3%Transportation
28%
LFG
3%Res Elec
12%
Comm
Elec
10%
Indust
Elec
21%
Res NG
11%
Comm
NG
9%
Indust
NG
6%
Total: 1,241,729 mt CO2e
11% Reduction
Total: 1,109,916 mt CO2e
20142003 Baseline
Future Initiatives 30
•City Council Priority: Development of Resilient
Community Advisory Commission
•Integrated Pest Management Strategy Development
•Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
partnership with Iowa American Planning Association
Future Initiatives 31
Compact of Mayors
•New CIP: Municipal GHG Inventory
•$25,000 in FY17, FY20 (Sales Tax Fund)
Future Initiatives 32
Municipal Energy Efficiency Revolving Fund
•Builds on IEDA Community Energy Management Program
recommendations
•Technical assistance from US DOE as a White House Climate
Action Champion
•$20,000 in FY17 (Sales Tax Fund)
FIRE HEADQUARTERS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
POTENTIAL
SAVINGS
SAVINGS /
kWh Therm
PROJECT
ESTIMATE INCENTIVE
PROJECTED
ROI PR
I
O
RI
T
Y
REPLACE T12 LIGHTING WITH LED $ 700.00 9,859 $ 11,000.00 $ 1,280.00 13.9 2
REPLACE INCANDESCENT WITH LEDS $ 60.00 845 $ 300.00 $ 200.00 1.7 1
RETROFIT HALOGEN TRACKS WITH LEDS $ 100.00 1,408 $ 400.00 $ 200.00 2.0 1
REPLACE HID WALL PACKS WITH LEDS $ 200.00 2,817 $ 1,500.00 $ 150.00 6.8 2
REPLACE HALOGEN FLOOD LIGHTS WITH LEDS $ 400.00 5,634 $ 1,000.00 $ 500.00 1.3 1
REPLACE RELIEF FANS WITH TWO-SPEED FANS $ 1,700.00 23,944 $ 12,000.00 7.1 2
UPGRADE TO DIGITAL HVAC CONTROLS $ 3,600.00 5,070 $ 33,000.00 $ -9.2 4
ADJUST THERMOSTATS TO ELIMINATE SIMULTANEOUS
HEATING AND COOLING $ 1,200.00 1,690 $ -$ -0.0 1
INSTALL NEW CONDENSING BOILER $ 1,100.00 1,549 $ 7,200.00 $ 2,000.00 4.7 4
OPERATE DEHUMIDIFIER IN AUTOMATIC MODE $ 300.00 4,225 $ -$ -0.0 1
REPLACE UNIT HEATERS WITH RADIANT HEATING $ 300.00 423 $ 4,000.00 13.3 4
INSTALL VENDING MISER $ 90.00 1,268 $ 200.00 $ 50.00 1.7 1
TOTALS $ 9,750.00 50,000 8,732 $ 70,600.00
PRIORITY 1 $ 2,150.00 13380 1690 $ 1,900.00
PRIORITY 2 $ 2,600.00 36620 0 $ 24,500.00
OTHER PRIORITY $ 5,000.00 0 7042 $ 44,200.00
GIS Office
Nikki Breitsprecker
GIS Coordinator/Analyst
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Activity Statement
Provide a GIS database that is current, accurate, complete, and
meets the needs of GIS users so we, as an organization, can
provide the best and most efficient customer service to the
citizens of Dubuque.
Outcome #1 –Make GIS Efficient and Available
to All
-In-house GIS Training
-Mobile data collection
-Editable web apps
-Maps for citizens
Outcome #2 –Citizens will see where their tax
dollars are being spent.
-Construction map
-Tie mapping into our Open Government
initiatives
Goal: Financially Responsible & High
Performance Organization
Goal: Economic Prosperity
Outcome #1 –Make Data and Maps available to
Developers
-Economic Development app
-Open GIS Data
-Useful maps and pdfs readily available
Outcome #2 –Success Through Partnerships
-In-house partnerships between various
departments
-Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
Dubuque Main Street
-Private Developers
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