3 14 16 City Council Proceedings Official_SpecialCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
OFFICIAL
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 6:30 p.m. on March 14, 2016 in
the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Connors, Del Toro, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Rios; City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting such business that may properly come before the City
Council.
CONSENT ITEM
1. 28E Agreement - Key West Drive Reconstruction Project: City Manager
recommending authorization for the Mayor to execute a 28E Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and Dubuque County for the reconstruction of Key West Drive. Motion
by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 86-16 Approving a
28E Funding Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County for the
reconstruction of Key West Drive was adopted. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-16
APPROVING A 28E FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
AND DUBUQUE COUNTY FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF KEY WEST DRIVE
Whereas, City and County desire to reconstruct Key West Drive within the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque County; and
Whereas, the Dubuque City Council and the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors
have identified the reconstruction of Key West Drive as a top priority in the Dubuque
area; and
Whereas, the County Supervisors propose the reconstruction of Key West Drive as a
top priority in the Dubuque area in the spring of 2016; and
Whereas, City acquired the Twin Ridge Water System, located in the Key West area
in late 2015; and
Whereas, City wishes to extend a public water main along Key West Drive which will
service the Twin Ridge Water System and the future extension of water service along
the Southwest Arterial corridor; and
Whereas, County proposes reconstruction of Key West Drive beginning at Kremer
Park Drive and continuing southward while City proposes reconstruction of Key West
Drive from the portion that runs from Maquoketa Drive to Kremer Park Drive; and
Whereas, City and County recognize extension of the public water main during the
reconstruction of Key West Drive will minimize the disruption to residents along Key
West Drive and to Key West Drive itself, and minimize City and County expenses; and
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Whereas, City and County desire to enter into an agreement for the purpose of
carrying out the street reconstruction of and the extension of the public water main
under Key West Drive (the Public Improvement).
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the manner in which the
parties will cooperate with one another to successfully complete the Public
Improvement.
Section 2. The City will be responsible for the extension of the public water main
running under and along Key West Drive from Maquoketa Drive to Military Road and
associated water service stubs to each property and for the resurfacing and
reconstruction of Key West Drive from Maquoketa Drive to Kremer Park Drive.
Section 3. County will be responsible for the resurfacing and reconstruction of Key
West Drive from Kremer Park Drive and southward.
Section 4. Each party will be responsible for its own work in the Public Improvement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone present to address the City
Council on the following item.
1. City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2017 Recommended Budget as Amended: Proof of
publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2017
Recommended Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2021) and the City Manager recommending approval.
Correspondence from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission advising that the
Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Recommended Capital Improvement Program is in general
conformance with the 2012 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. City Manager submitting
responses to questions from the City Council relative to the FY 2017 recommended
budget. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No.
81-16 Adopting the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Budget as Amended; and
Resolution No. 82-16 Adopting the City of Dubuque Five -Year Capital Improvement
Program. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 4-3 with Del Toro, Resnick and Lynch
voting nay.
City Manager Van Milligen provided a slide presentation on the FY2017 budget as
amended and provided a handout. Council Member Resnick distributed a handout of his
additional recommended budget cuts for discussion. Mayor Buol called for public input
on all individual FY2017 departmental budgets and general comments from the
audience. Library Board of Trustees Member Paula Connors, 818 S. Grandview Ave.,
stated that while she has volunteered on many agencies, she is also a recipient of
benefits afforded residents and that in her experience City employees are committed,
hardworking and doing more with less adding that Dubuque is a great place to live. Geri
Shafer, 1507 Aggie St., stated that Dubuque is a noteworthy city and her 16 years as a
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resident have impacted her life enough to cause her to remain here. She has worked
with many City departments and found them to be outstanding, and asked the City
Council to consider the impact of their decisions on all levels.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-16
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FISCAL YEAR 2017 ANNUAL BUDGET AS
AMENDED
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, as set
forth in the Adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes and supporting state budget
forms showing the revenue estimates and appropriation expenditures and allocations to
programs and activities for said fiscal year, is adopted.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to make the filings required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 82-16
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Whereas, a recommended five year Capital Improvement Program for the period
beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2021, for the City of Dubuque has been
prepared and submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the five year Capital Improvement Program describes specific capital
improvement projects, provides estimated costs for those projects, proposes sources of
funds for each of them, and schedules the year during which each project will be
undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for the first year are included in the Fiscal
Year 2017 budget for the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the five year Capital Improvement Program will be reconsidered annually
by the City Council and appropriately revised; and
Whereas, the adoption of the five year Capital Improvement Program is a prudent
measure to provide continuity of programs and is in the best interest of the City of
Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the five year Capital Improvement Program for the period beginning
July 1, 2016, set out in the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Recommended Capital Improvement
Budget as amended, is hereby approved and adopted as the proposed allocation of City
resources for capital improvements as scheduled in the years shown, subject to annual
review and revision.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Five -Year Street Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2017-2021: Motion by
Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 83-16 Adopting the
Five -Year Street Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2017-2021. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-16
ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2017 - 2021
Whereas, a recommended Five -Year Street Construction Program for the Fiscal Year
2017 - 2021 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2021, for the City of Dubuque
has been prepared and submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the Five -Year Street Construction Program: 1) describes specific capital
improvement projects; 2) provides estimated costs for those projects; 3) proposes
sources of funding; and 4) schedules the fiscal/calendar year during which each project
will be undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for the first year of such five-year program
are included in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget; and
Whereas, the adoption of the Five -Year Street Construction Program is a prudent
measure to provide continuity of programs and is in the best interest of the City of
Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Five -Year Street Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2017 —
2021 beginning July 1, 2016, set out in the Fiscal Years 2017 — 2021 recommended
Capital Improvement Budget, is hereby approved and adopted as the proposed
allocation of City resources for capital improvements as scheduled in the years shown,
subject to annual review and revision.
Passed, adopted and approved this 14th day of March, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
2. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Fixing Water Rates for Residential and
Industrial Use and All Other Uses; and Fixing Water Rates for Fire Sprinkler Service:
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 2-16
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 1
Water Use and Service, Article C Rates, Section 13-1 C -1(A) Establishing Water Rates
for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and all other uses; and Ordinance No. 3-16
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities Chapter 1
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Water Use and Service, Article C Rates Section 13-1C-2 Fixing Water Rates for Fire
Sprinkler Service. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 2-16
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC
UTILITIES, CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES, SECTION
13 -1C -1(A) ESTABLISHING WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL,
INDUSTRIAL, AND ALL OTHER USES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-1 C -1(A) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 13 -1C -1A: Residential, Commercial, Industrial and All Other Uses.
Rates Established: The rates to be charged for water for residential, commercial,
industrial and all other uses and purposes by any person, firm or corporation within the
city shall be based on units of one hundred cubic feet (748 gallons) or per gallon as
follows:
Monthly Consumption
(in Hundreds of Cubic Feet)
First 30
Next 120
Next 350
Next 500
Next 1,000
Monthly Consumption
(in Gallons)
First 22,440
Next 89,760
Next 261,800
Next 374,000
Next 748,000
Rates shall be
of the meter:
Meter Size
Inches
5/8
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
Charge per
Hundred Cubic Feet
$ 3.46
$ 2.82
$ 2.61
$ 2.31
$ 2.05
Charge per
Gallon
$ 0.00460
$ 0.00376
$ 0.00350
$ 0.00310
$ 0.00272
subject to the following minimum monthly charge according to the size
Monthly Consumption
(In Hundreds of Cubic Feet)
2
5
8
26
46
106
168
368
625
Monthly Consumption
(In Gallons)
5
1,496
3,740
5,984
19,448
34,408
79,288
125,664
275,264
467,500
Minimum Charge
$ 6.88
$ 17.20
$ 27.53
$ 89.46
$ 148.22
$ 316.97
$ 487.85
$ 1,011.45
$ 1,646.87
A property owner shall pay a $50.00 disconnect fee for water service that is
disconnected by the city for a meter not in service. When a tenant account is subject to
disconnection due to delinquency, the tenant shall pay the $50.00 disconnect fee. A
$50.00 service call fee shall be changed to property owners or tenant account for those
service calls that are determined to be related to customer negligence. A $5.50
minimum monthly charge shall be assessed for meters not in service.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2016.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 18th day of March, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 3-16
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC
UTILITIES CHAPTER 1 WATER USE AND SERVICE, ARTICLE C RATES SECTION
13-1C-2 FIXING WATER RATES FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-1 C-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 13-1C-2: Fire Sprinkler Service.
Customers who have fire sprinkler service shall be billed for this service on a monthly
basis. The monthly charge shall be as follows:
CURRENT MONTHLY
NUMBER OF HEADS CHARGES
Up to 200(minimum)
$21.07
200-299
$25.29
300-399
$29.46
400-599
$33.71
600-799
$37.88
800 -999
$42.13
1,000 - 1,199
$46.35
1,200 - 1,399
$50.51
1,400 - 1,599
$54.74
1,600 - 1,799
$58.96
1,800 - 1,999
$63.14
2,000 - 2,199
$67.37
2,200 - 2,399
$71.57
2,400 - 2,599
$75.80
2,600 - 2,799
$80.01
2,800 - 2,900
$84.31
3,000 - 3,499
$88.42
Over 3,500*
$4.20
*(for each additional 500 heads or fraction thereof)
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Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2016.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 18th day of March, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
3. Building Services Permit Fee Revisions: Motion by Lynch to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 84-16 Rescinding Resolution No. 92-09
Establishing a Schedule of Building Permit and License Fees, and adopting in lieu
thereof a new Schedule of Building Permit and License Fees. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-16
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 92-09 ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF
BUILDING PERMIT AND LICENSE FEES, AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A
NEW SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT AND LICENSE FEES
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Building Issuance and Annual License Fees
Permit/License Description
Current Fee
Recommended Fee Increase
Building Permit Issuance Fee
$5.00
$10.00
Sign Contractor License Annually
$100.00
$150.00
VAB License Annually
$300.00
$350.00
Solar Thermal License Annually
$75.00
$125.00
Electrical/Industrial Maintenance
License Annually
$180.00
$230.00
Section 2. Plan Review Fee
• Current Plan Review Fee: $52/HR
• Recommended Plan Review Fee: $60/HR
Section 3: Building Permit Value Increases
Current Fee Structure One -and Two -Family Dwellings
Project Amount
Base Fee
Plus
$1 - $500
$13.25
No Added Fee
$501 - $2,000
$13.25 for first $500
$2.15 additional $100
$2,001 - $30,000
$45.50 for first $2000
$8.50 additional $1,000
$30,001 - $50,000
$283.50 for first $30,000
$6.35 additional $1,000
$50,001 - $100,000
$410.50 for first $50,000
$4.25 additional $1,000
100,001 and above
$623.00 for first $100,000
$3.55 additional $1000
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Recommended 10% Increase on Fee Structure One -and Two -Family Dwellings
Project Amount
Base Fee
Plus
$1 - $500
$14.58
No Added Fee
$501 - $2,000
$14.58 for first $500
$2.37 additional $100
$2,001 - $30,000
$50.05 for first $2000
$9.35 additional $1,000
$30,001 - $50,000
$311.85 for first $30,000
$6.99 additional $1,000
$50,001 - $100,000
$451.55 for first $50,000
$4.68 additional $1,000
100,001 and above
$685.30 for first $100,000
$3.91 additional $1000
Current All Other Building Projects
Project Amount
Base Fee
Plus
$1 - $500
$26.50
No Added Fee
$501 - $2,000
$26.50 for first $500
$13.25 additional $500
$2,001 - $25,000
$66.25 for first $2000
$10.60 additional $1,000
$25,001 - $50,000
$310.05 for first $25,000
$7.95 additional $1,000
$50,001 - $100,000
$508.80 for first $50,000
$5.30 additional $1,000
$100,001 - $500,000
$773.80 for first $100,000
$43.65 additional $10,000
$500,001 and above
$2519.80 for first $500,000
$35.70 additional $10,000
Recommended 10% Increase All Other Building Projects
Project Amount
Base Fee
Plus
$1 - $500
$29.15
No Added Fee
$501 - $2,000
$29.15 for first $500
$14.58 additional $500
$2,001 - $25,000
$72.88 for first $2000
$11.66 additional $1,000
$25,001 - $50,000
$341.06 for first $25,000
$8.75 additional $1,000
$50,001 - $100,000
$559.68 for first $50,000
$5.83 additional $1,000
$100,001 - $500,000
$851.18 for first $100,000
$48.02 additional $10,000
$500,001 and above
$2771.78 for first $500,000
$39.27 additional $10,000
Section 4. Residential Electrical Permit Fees Recommended 10% Increase
Category
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Square Footage Fees for New Residential
Construction or Additions (Per Square Foot Cost)
$0.06
$0.07
Unit Fees for Existing Building Remodels Per Unit
Fee
Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Whirlpool
$33.00
$36.30
Temporary Power, Construction Site Service
$19.50
$21.45
Temporary Lighting Systems
$19.50
$21.45
Over 20
$0.30
$0.33
Lighting Fixtures
1-20
$0.70
$0.77
Over 20
$0.30
$0.30
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Pole Mounted Lighting Fixtures
$1.30
$1.43
Residential Appliances and Power
Apparatus (rated in) Tons of TU, or
Kilowatts, KiVA, or KiVAR, or
Horsepower.
0 to 1
$7.00
$7.70
Over 1 to 10
$8.00
$8.80
Over 10 to 20
$10.00
$11.00
Over 20 to 30
$14.00
$15.40
Over 30
$14.00
$15.40
Extra HP
$0.30
$0.33
$0.033
Square Footage Fees for New Buildings and
Remodels Per Square Feet
$0.06
$0.07
Main Service Fees
and sub -panels are
separate than square
footage calculations
0 to 100 Amps
$10.00
Next 299,999 sq. ft.
101 to 400 Amps
$16.00
$17.60
401 to 600 Amps
$24.00
$26.40
601 to 1000 Amps
$32.00
$35.20
Over 1000 Amps
$49.00
$53.90
Misc. apparatus, Conduit, & Conductors that no other
Fee Covers Above
$19.50
$21.45
Original Issuance Fee
$10.00
$10.00
Supplemental Issuance Fee
(only if this is a follow-up to a previous permit)
$5.00
$5.50
Fees Not Covered Above
Each noncompliance re -inspection needed
$52.00
$60.00
For construction plan review ( minimum of 1 hour)
$52.00
$60.00
Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours
$52.00
$60.00
Inspection for which no fee is detailed above
(Presale, demolition, damage, etc.)
$52.00
$60.00
Section 5: Commercial Electrical Permit Fees Recommended 10% Increase
Square Footage Fees for New Commercial
Construction or Additions(Per Square Foot Cost)
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Commercial Office
Construction
First 25,000 sq. ft.
$0.07
$0.08
Next 49,999 sq. ft.
$0.06
$0.07
Next 124,999 sq. ft.
$0.045
$0.050
Next 299,999 sq. ft.
$0.03
$0.033
Over 500,000 sq. ft.
$0.015
$0.0165
Commercial Industrial
Construction
First 25,000 sq. ft.
$0.03
$0.033
Next 49,999 sq. ft.
$0.015
$0.0165
Next 124,999 sq. ft.
$0.007
$0.0077
Next 299,999 sq. ft.
$0.0045
$0.00495
Over 500,000 sq. ft.
$0.001
$0.0011
Unit Fees for Existing Building Remodels
(Per Unit Fee)
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Signs: Free Standing or
Building Mounted
First Transformer
$10.00
$11.00
Additional
Transformers
$6.00
$6.60
Gasoline Pumps and/or Dispensers
$10.00
$11.00
Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Whirlpool
$33.00
$36.30
Temporary Power & Construction Site Services
$19.50
$21.45
Temporary Lighting Systems
$19.50
$21.45
Receptacle, Switch, Light
Boxes and Enclosures
First 1 thru 20
$0.07
$0.077
Number Over 20
$0.30
$0.33
Lighting Fixtures Only
First 1 thru 20
$0.07
$0.077
Number Over 20
$0.03
$0.033
Pole Platform Fixtures
$1.30
$1.43
Theatrical Lighting Fixtures
$1.30
$1.43
Appliances and Power
Apparatus(rated in) tons
of BTU or kilowatts, KVA
or KVAR or Horsepower
0 to 1
Over 1 to 10
Over 10 to 20
Over 20 to 30
Over 30
Extra HP(over 30) each
$0.30
$0.33
Busway: Enter number of 100 ft. sections or
fraction there of
$0.70
$0.77
Service Fees are Separate From Square Footage
Calculations Above
Main Service Panels and
Sub -Panels
0 to 100 Amps
$10.00
$11.00
101 to 400 Amps
$16.00
$17.60
401 to 600 Amps
$24.00
$26.40
601 to 1000 Amps
$32.00
$35.20
Over 1000 Amps or
600 Volts
$49.00
$53.90
Commercial Electrical Permit Fees Recommended 10% Increase (Continued)
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Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Misc. apparatus, Conduit, & Conductors that no
other Fee Covers Above
$19.50
$21.45
Original Issuance Fee
$10.00
$10.00
Supplemental Issuance Fee
(only if this is a follow-up to a previous permit)
$5.00
$5.50
Fees Not Covered Above
Each noncompliance re -inspection needed
$52.00
$60.00
For construction plan review ( minimum of 1 hour)
$52.00
$60.00
Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours
$52.00
$60.00
Inspection for which no fee is detailed above
(Presale, demolition, damage, etc.)
$52.00
$60.00
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Section 6. Other Permit Fees Recommended 10% Increase
Permit Type
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Demolition Permits
$25.00
$27.50
One & Two Family Dwellings
$32.00
$35.20
Commercial
Buildings
One story < 1000 Sq. Ft
$32.00
$35.20
Each Story 1001 to 3000 Sq. FT.
$37.50
$41.25
Each Story Over 3000 Sq. FT.
$42.50
$46.75
Note: Basement counted as a story
$17.60
Alteration, addition to any system/ductwork
Temporary Sign Permit
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Temporary Sign Permit
$25.00
$27.50
Permanent Sign Permit
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Permanent Sign Permit
$33.00
$36.30
Section 7. Mechanical Permit Fee Recommended 10% Increase
Mechanical Type of Fixture or Item
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Floor Furnace, Wall Heater (Including Vent)
$16.00
$17.60
Unit Heater, Hanging Heaters, Wall Heaters
$16.00
$17.60
Evaporative Cooler (not portable)
$11.50
$12.65
Vent Fan
$8.00
$8.80
Ventilation Systems
$16.00
$17.60
Equipment not listed/ Temporary Heat
$16.00
$17.60
Alteration, addition to any system/ductwork
$16.00
$17.60
Factory Built Fireplace
$11.50
$12.65
Fireplace Stoves
$11.50
$12.65
Water Heater (BTU each)
$11.50
$12.65
Type 1 & 2 Hoods
$19.50
$1.95
Appliance Vent
$14.00
$15.40
Forced Air Furnace < or = to 100,000 BTU
$16.00
$17.60
Forced Air Furnace > or = to 100,000 BTU
$19.50
$21.45
Boilers, Compressors, Absorption Systems,
Refrigeration, RTU, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps
Up to and include 3HP or 100,000 BTU
$16.00
$17.60
>3HP to 15HP or 100,000 to 500,000 BTU
$29.00
$31.90
>15HP to 30HP or 500,00o to 1,000,000 BTU
$39.00
42.90
>30HP to 50HP or 1,000,000 to 1,750,000 BTU
$60.00
$66.00
>50HP or >1,750,000 BTU
$99.00
$108.90
Air Handling Unit (CFM to 10,000)
$11.50
$12.65
Air Handling Unit (CFM > 10,000)
$19.50
$21.45
Gas Piping (1 to 5 outlets) Gas Pressure Test
$14.00
$15.40
Hydronic Piping
$19.50
$21.45
Ground source systems -horizontal loop or vertical wells
$19.50
$21.45
Solar Systems: space heat/cool or water
heat/processing
$19.50
$21.45
Issuance Fee
$10.00
$10.00
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Section 8. Plumbing Permit Fee Recommended 10% Increase
Plumbing Type of Fixture or Item
Current Fee
Recommended Fee
Water Closet (Toilet)
$8.00
$8.80
Bathtub
$8.00
$8.80
Lavatory (Wash Basin)
$8.00
$8.80
Shower
$8.00
$8.80
Kitchen Sink
$8.00
$8.80
Garbage Disposal
$8.00
$8.80
Dishwasher
$8.00
$8.80
Laundry Tray
$8.00
$8.80
Clothes Washer
$8.00
$8.80
Urinal
$8.00
$8.80
Drinking Fountain
$8.00
$8.80
Service Sink
$8.00
$8.80
Shampoo Bowl
$8.00
$8.80
Grease Trap
$8.00
$8.80
Water Heater
$11.50
12.65
Gas Piping (1 to 5 outlets) Gas Pressure Test
$14.00
$15.40
Gas Piping (>5 outlets per outlet fee)
$3.50
$3.85
Floor Drain
$8.00
$8.80
Roof Drain
$11.50
12.65
Condensate Drain
$11.50
12.65
Vacuum Breaker
$11.50
12.65
Backwater Valve
$14.00
$15.40
Backflow Prevention Device
$14.00
$15.40
Waste Interceptor
$14.00
$15.40
Indirect Waste
$14.00
$15.40
Sewage Ejector
$14.00
$15.40
Water Distribution Piping
$14.00
$15.40
Water Treating Equipment
$14.00
$15.40
Water Service (Main to Property Line)
$14.00
$15.40
Water Service (Property Line to Building)
$14.00
$15.40
Sanitary Service (Main to Property Line)
$14.00
$15.40
Sanitary Service (Property Line to Building
$14.00
$15.40
Meter
$14.00
$15.40
Misc.
$14.00
$15.40
Issuance Fee
$10.00
$10.00
Plan Review Fee (Minimum 1 Hour) Per Hour Cost
$52.00
$60.00
Section 9. That these increases become effective July 1st, 2016
Passes approved and adopted 14th day of March 2016.
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
4. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Solid Waste Rates and Charges:
Motion by Resnick to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a
proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Resnick for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 4-16
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 13 Public Utilities, Chapter 6 Solid
Waste, Article A City or Private Collection Service, Section 13-6A-6 Rates and Charges
Established; Exceptions and Section 13-6A-8 Yard Waste and Food Scraps. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 4-16
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 13 PUBLIC
UTILITIES, CHAPTER 6 SOLID WASTE, ARTICLE A CITY OR PRIVATE
COLLECTION SERVICE, SECTION 13-6A-6 RATES AND CHARGES
ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS AND SECTION 13-6A-8 YARD WASTE AND FOOD
SCRAPS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13-6A-6 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13-6A-6: RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS:
A. Class I Premises: Except as qualified below, a fee of fourteen dollars and
seventy-seven cents ($14.77) per dwelling unit per month shall be paid to the
city by the property owner of each class I premises for such services. Said fee
shall be in payment for collection and disposal of one 35 -gallon can or one 35 -
gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as defined in this chapter. There is no limit on
the number of bins allowed to be collected containing acceptable "recyclable
materials" as defined in this chapter. Exceptions to the collection charges for
class I premises are as follows:
1. When a class I premises has been vacant for a period not less than three (3)
consecutive months, the owner may apply to the city manager for a credit
under procedures to be established by the city manager. Such credit shall
continue only so long as the class I premises is vacant.
2. Class I premises when the head of the household is sixty five (65) years of
age or older and has an annual income equal to or less than the income
standards used by HUD for its "section 8 housing program" for one and two
(2) person households may, upon application to the city manager, be
exempted from one-half (1/2) the established collection charge. After the
initial application, annual application shall be made by the head of household
on July 1 of each year to verify annual income and eligibility.
3. In cases of extreme financial hardship, the city manager may, and is hereby
authorized and empowered to, make adjustments in the monthly collection
charges as the city manager may deem appropriate. In such cases, the city
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manager shall have the authority to require such proof of vacancy, financial
status, age or extreme hardship, as the city manager may deem necessary.
4. Class! premises when a family household of five (5) or more persons has an
annual income equal to or less than the income standards used by HUD for
its "section 8 housing program" for the size of that household may, upon
application to the city manager, be exempted from one-half (1/2) the
established collection charge. After the initial application, annual application
shall be made by the head of household on July 1 of each year to verify
annual income and eligibility.
B. Class II Premises:
1. A fee of fourteen dollars and seventy-seven cents ($14.77) per month shall
be paid to the city by the property owner of each class II premises for such
services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and disposal of one 35-
gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as defined. There is no
limit on the number of bins allowed to be collected containing acceptable
"recyclable materials" as defined.
2. The owner of a class II premises served by the city solid waste collection
may provide the city manager with not Tess than fourteen (14) days' written
notice of intent to terminate the service. Such termination of service shall be
effective at the beginning of the next billing period after such fourteen (14)
day notice period.
C. Class III Premises:
1. A fee of fourteen dollars and seventy-seven cents ($14.77) per month shall
be paid to the city by the property owner of each class III premises for such
services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and disposal of one 35-
gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as defined. There is no
limit on the number of bins allowed to be collected containing acceptable
"recyclable materials" as defined.
2. The owner of a class III premises served by city solid waste collection may
provide the city manager with not Tess than fourteen (14) days' written notice
of intent to terminate the service. Such termination of service shall be
effective at the beginning of the next billing period after such fourteen (14)
day notice period.
D. Unit Based Pricing: Collection options and charges under unit based pricing for
class I, !land III premises are as follows:
1. A yearly subscription for weekly collection of an additional standard solid
waste container, or containers, may be subscribed for an additional eight
dollars ($8.00) each per month.
2. Oversize, nonstandard rigid solid waste containers of up to fifty (50) gallons
in capacity may be subscribed as the one container covered under the base
monthly solid waste fee for an additional five dollars ($5.00) per month. Such
containers shall be holders for standard trash bags for manual removal by
city crews, shall not contain any loose material, and shall not be lifted and
dumped by crews. Individual trash bags held in the oversized container shall
weigh no more than forty (40) pounds.
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3. A yearly subscription for weekly collection of an additional oversized solid
waste container, or containers, may be subscribed for an additional twelve
dollars ($12.00) each per month.
4. Solid waste carts, owned by the city for semiautomated lifting, may be
subscribed by owners and/or property managers of class I, II and III
premises. The customer shall choose the number and size of the cart. The
fee for a sixty-four (64) gallon city cart shall be twenty dollars and sixty-five
cents ($20.65) each per month. The fee for a ninety-six (96) gallon city cart
shall be twenty-nine dollars ($29.00) each per month.
5. Official city of Dubuque single use stickers costing one dollar and fifty cents
($1.50) shall be applied to each additional standard solid waste container or
small bulky or bundled item in excess of the one standard solid waste
container collected under the base monthly solid waste fee or any additional
subscribed container(s).
6. Multiple -family dwellings of three (3), four (4), five (5), and six (6) dwelling
units as well as class II or class III premises sharing a common set out
location with other city solid waste customers shall only use approved rigid
solid waste containers with permanent identification as to the specific
premises. However, for the two (2) weeks following Christmas, excess solid
waste may be set out in trash bags with applied city of Dubuque single use
stickers.
7. In alleys where solid waste carts, owned by the city for semiautomated lifting,
are required to be subscribed by owners, tenants and/or property managers
of class I, II, and III premises where the approved set out location is in an
alley. The customer shall choose the number and size of the cart(s). Such
carts shall be subscribed according to a fee schedule and program
requirements as approved by the city manager.
E. Special Collection: The charge for a special collection service for large and bulky
rubbish to each dwelling unit receiving such service when requested by the
owner shall be as follows:
1. A fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid by the owner for each time the
service is provided for up to the equivalent of three (3) cubic yards of solid
waste.
2. An additional fee of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) shall be paid for
each additional three (3) cubic yards of solid waste.
3. An additional fee for tires, equal to the disposal fees charged at the Dubuque
metro landfill, shall be paid to the city by the owner for each tire.
4. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city by the owner
for each appliance collected in the service.
5. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city by the owner
for each collection requested by the owner to be scheduled for service on a
day not receiving weekly collection at the service address.
6. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city by the owner
for each collection requested by the owner to be scheduled for immediate
service or whenever crews are sent back to the service address to collect
items that were not properly set out on time as previously scheduled.
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Section 2. Section 13-6A-8 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
13-6A-8: YARD WASTE AND FOOD SCRAPS:
A. Separation of Yard Waste: Yard waste shall be separated by the owner of a
premises from all other solid waste.
B. Composting: An owner may compost such person's own yard waste and food
scraps on such person's own premises, provided the same is stored in such a
manner as to not create a fire, health or safety hazard.
C. Collection Schedule for Yard Waste: Yard waste that has not been composted
shall be collected by the city not more than once each week according to the
collection schedule established by the city manager.
D. Preparation Of Waste: Containerized yard waste collected by the city shall be
placed in degradable paper bags with an affixed single use sticker or in rigid
waste containers with an affixed single use tag or in permanent waste containers
with an affixed annual yard waste decal or in a subscribed sixty five (65) gallon
city owned yard waste cart or be contained by tying devices approved by the city
manager. The charges for collection and disposal of "yard waste" as defined
shall be as follows:
1. The fee for tying devices approved by the city manager shall be one dollar
thirty cents ($1.30) each.
2. The fee paid to the city by a customer of record with the city for an annual
yard waste decal for a rigid waste container shall be thirty five dollars
($35.00) each through June 30 of each year. The fee shall be reduced by
one-half (1/2) on July 1 of each year and again by one-half (1/2) on
September 1 of each year. A decal shall only be used by the customer of
record with the city who purchased it.
3. The fee for single use stickers shall be one dollar thirty cents ($1.30) each.
4. The fee paid to the city for subscription to a sixty five (65) gallon city owned
yard waste cart shall be eleven dollars ($11.00) per month.
5. The minimum fee paid to the city for collection of a scheduled leaf rake out is
twenty dollars ($20.00) for a forty (40) standard leaf bag equivalent pile of
leaves in the parking lane at the curb.
E. Food Scrap Collection Program Subscribers: Subscribers to the food scrap
collection program shall set out city owned carts containing food scraps and
other comoostable materials.
SUBSCRIBER WEEKLY FOOD SCRAP COLLECTION SERVICES
Customer Class
Cart Size
Monthly Rates
City refuse customers and K-12 schools
13 gallon
$1.00
48 gallon
$8.00
64 gallon
$11.00
Commercial customers without city refuse collection
13 gallon
$4.00
48 gallon
$15.00
64 gallon
$20.00
1. Such carts shall be co -collected with yard waste. The customer shall choose
the number and size of the cart(s).
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2. Such carts shall be set out weekly to reduce potential nuisance concerns.
Failure to use, store or set out the cart properly shall cause the subscription
to be terminated.
F. Deposits In Public Rights Of Way Prohibited: No person shall deposit any yard
waste or food scraps in any public right of way. (Ord. 13-13, 2-28-2013, eff. 7-1-
2013)
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on the 1st day of July, 2016.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper on the 18th day of March, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
5. Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 13 Establishing Basic Sewer Rates for
Residential and Commercial Users: Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents
and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 5-16
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sections 13 -2C -3(B) and 13 -2C -
3(C) (7) Establishing Basic Sewer Rates for Residential and Commercial Users by
Increasing the Rates. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 5-16
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS 13 -2C -
3(B) AND 13 -2C -3(C)(7) ESTABLISHING BASIC SEWER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL USERS BY INCREASING THE RATES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY ATHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 13 -2C -3(B) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 13 -2C -3(B) Schedule of Rates:
Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic feet: $4.75
Rate per each gallon: $ .00635
Section 2. Section 13 -2C -3(C)(7) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum of service is
charged, the minimum sewer service charge, according to the size of the meter, shall be
as follows:
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Meter Size
(inches)
Minimum
Charge
Allowance
(cubic feet)
Allowance
(gallons)
5/8
$ 9.50
200
1,496
3/4
$ 23.75
500
3,740
1 or larger
$ 38.00
800
5,984
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect July 1, 2016.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: /s/Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 18th day of March, 2016.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
6. Schedule of Rates for the Disposal of Waste from Private Sources: Motion by
Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 85-16 Establishing a
Schedule of Rates for the Disposal of Private Waste (Septic, Car Wash) as provided for
in Title 13 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Public Utilities. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-16
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF PRIVATE
WASTE (SEPTIC, CAR WASH) AS PROVIDED FOR IN TITLE 13 OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PUBLIC UTILITIES
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa establishes certain rates for
the disposal of private wastes (septic, car wash) pursuant to the schedule of rates
below.
Water & Resource Recovery Center - Private Waste Disposal Rate Schedule
Within City of Dubuque Limits: $ 0.070 per gallon
Out of City of Dubuque Limits: $ 0.100 per gallon
Car Wash Grit Trap Waste: $ 0.150 per gallon
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT:
Section 1. The given rate schedule shall take effect on July 1, 2016.
Passed, approved and adopted this 14th day of March, 2016.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 7:43.
p.m.
/s/Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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