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Dubuque's Average Annual Total Nonfarm
Employment (in thousands): 2005-2015
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistic, U.S. Dept. of Labor
EMPLOYMENT TODAY
Total non-agricultural employment for the Dubuque MSA for May 2016 was 61,100 and unemployment
was 3.3%. Greater Dubuque Development Corp. reported in May that Dubuque County’s 1,100-person year-
over-year labor force increase was the largest percentage increase in the state.
The preliminary report for June 2016 indicates a record high of 61,700. This is an increase
of 1,900 net new jobs vs. June 2015. The state of Iowa saw an increase 23,100 net new jobs
for the same 12-month period. Dubuque, with 3.2% of the state’s population, created 8.2 %
of net new jobs in Iowa for the 12-month period.
ECONOMIC
INDICATORS
EMPLOYMENT BENCHMARKS
2009-2015: 6.5% of Iowa’s growth in employment
Dubuque MSA’s Average Total Non-farm Employment
in thousands): 2005 - 2015
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor
WAGE GROWTH
Average Hourly Earnings
2007: $18
2015: $24.76
37.6% increase
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor
2005-2015 = 11.3% increase
DECREASING
UNEMPLOYMENT
2005: 4.4%
2015: 3.6%
May 2016:
Dubuque = 3.3%, U.S. = 4.6%
GROWING PROPERTY VALUES
Dubuque’s Assessed Value
2005: $2.7 billion
2015: $3.9 billion
44% increase
DUBUQUE BUSINESS EXPANSIONS
ADDITIONS*: 2011 - 2015
Businesses that worked with
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
2011Flexsteel Industries, Inc.
Giese Companies
Green IndustrialSupplyHKFinancialServicesHodgeCompany
2012A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
EnvisionTeesFedExGround*
GieseCompaniesHeartlandFinancialKlauerManufacturing Co.
RadioDubuqueRousselot, Inc.
Theisen Supply, Inc.
2013Bright Wood Corporation*
Design Mill Inc*
IIW, P.C.
Sedgwick
2014Hormel Foods/Progressive Processing*
Kunkel & Associaties
Rockfarm Logistics*
Spahn & RoseTri-State Quality Metals
2015Cottingham & ButlerMcCoyGroup (Truck County)
UNDER-PERFORMING REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
PERSONAL INCOME CHANGE, 2013-2014
Danville, IL -3.9%
Bloomington, IL -3.2%
Grand Forks, ND-MN -1.4%
Peoria, IL -1.1%
Kankakee, IL -0.9%
Grand Island, NE -0.5%
Terre Haute, IN +0.2%
Springfield,IL 0.3%
Mankato-North Mankato, MN +0.4%
Carbondale-Marion, IL +0.4%
Janesville-Beloit, WI +0.5%
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD +0.5%
Topeka, KS +0.5%
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DUBUQUE COUNTY CONSTRUCTION
Residential Commercial Total Construction Cumulative
Total Residential $287,580,124
Total Commercial $445,150,358
Total Construction Cumulative $732,730,482
Dubuque-area home prices hit
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Telegraph Herald: Jan. 15, 2016
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In 2006, the City launched Sustainable Dubuque, a holistic Investment & Impact:
approach to sustainability that addresses ecological/
environmental integrity, economic prosperity, and social/CHANGE: $4.2 million, 100 housing units
cultural vibrancy. By addressing these three parts of our
sustainability model we are creating a community that is Lead & Healthy Homes:
viable, livable, and equitable. C.H.A.N.G.E. is a campaign of 3.2 million, 129 housing units
neighborhood revitalization and an extension of sustainability
to specifically address marginal properties, affordable Bee Branch Healthy Homes
housing and homeownership. Resiliency Program:
8.4 million, 320 units
Mission: Building community enrichment through a 2016-2021 Total:
collective/collaborative impact of programs, partnerships and 15.8 million
services designed to provide economic and social resiliency.
549 housing units
BEE BRANCH HEALTHY HOMES
RESILIENCY PROGRAM
Now that the $219 million Bee Branch Creek Flood Mitigation Project is minimizing the chance of flood events in
Dubuque's most economically-challenged neighborhoods, there is a greater opportunity to invest in individual
properties and people.
The Bee Branch Healthy Homes Resiliency Program includes$8.4 million* in the form of forgivable loans
TO IMPROVE 320 HOUSING including owner-occupied homes, single-unit rentals, and small,
multi-family residential units. Funds will be awarded to properties where low- to moderate-income residents reside
and used to make repairs and implement on-site stormwater management principles to decrease environmental
health and safety issues from flooding. Many of these properties will abut the new pervious paver alleys.
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Many residents in the Bee Branch Watershed have experienced
repeated flash flooding from stormwater during heavy rain
events, including six Presidential Disaster Declarations since
1999. As a result, they are living with residual structural issues,
electrical hazards, and chronic mold and mildew problems.
A variety of repairs and renovations will improve housing
conditions and make homes more resilient to future flooding.
Examples include:
Foundation repairs and modifications Mold and mildew remediation
Water& sewer service improvements Lead paint& asbestos remediation
Furnace &water heater replacement Sidewalk improvements
Property drainage improvements Sump pump repair/installations
Basement window repairs
In January 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)awarded the City of Dubuque,
in partnership with the State of Iowa, $31.5 million in disaster resiliency funds for the Bee Branch Healthy Homes
Resiliency Program and stormwater infrastructure improvements including the Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culverts and
West Locust Street and Kaufmann Avenue storm sewer projects.
LEAD & HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM
Dubuque's Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Program utilizes federal funds
to provide financial assistance in the form of forgivable loans to low- and moderate-
income homeowners and rental property owners to reduce lead-based paint hazards Through C.H.A.N.G.E.,lead
and other health and safety issues in homes with young children. Eligibility for this
program is based on household income and the presence of a child under the age remediation will be performed
of six that lives in the home or visits the home on a frequent on 129 homes between
basis.
2016 and 2019.
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residences over the last 15 years, rental property inspections have shown
that many homes still lack proper maintenance. This causes problems with mold, pest
infestation, and indoor air quality as well as safety hazards and energy inefficiency.
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2010-2015: $2.8 million invested to improve 203 properties in the Washington
Neighborhood and Bee Branch Project Corridor
2016-2021: An additional $3.24 million invested to improve 190 properties
Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program provides low- First-Time Homebuyer provides$5,000 loan to help
interest, long-term loans up to$25,000 to income-qualified residents purchase their first home. Households under
homeowners who rehabilitate their properties. The loan 30%area median incomes could be eligible to receive
provides for improvements such as all code violations 25,000. The properties available for assistance are
pertinent to rehabilitation work, deteriorated lead-based any property within the city limits but outside of the
paint, weatherization,general re-modeling, and access for Washington Neighborhood.
persons with disabilities.
Accessibility Rehabilitation Program provides forgivable
Home Repair Loan Provides loans up to$5,000 for loans to property owners and homeowners to provide
painting, siding, roofing, rebuild existing porch, concrete physical accessibility in housing units.
replacement, windows,tuck-pointing, soffit and fascia
repair, gutters, waterproofing and drainage control, Washington Neighborhood
foundation repair, electrical repair, window wells, exterior Homeowner Program provides loan assistance for
stair repair or replacement. Interior repairs are limited down payment assistance on home purchases in the
to emergency repairs, health and safety improvements, Washington neighborhood. Loans range from $10,000-
accessibility or ADA upgrades, and insulation and efficiency $25,000, based on household income.
improvements.
Home Rehabilitation Program provides loans for
HOME Workshop A four-week class that offers information improvements for: all code violations, deteriorated lead-
on City Programs, Keys for Spending Plans & Credit, Basic based paint, weatherization,general re-modeling, and
Banking and Insurance, and Home Energy Efficiency. access for persons with disabilities.
OATH - Officer at Home Incentive Program was created to
improve security and safety in communities throughout
the City. This program makes homeownership in the
Downtown Urban Renewal District more affordable for
police officers and firefighters.
CDBG Community Development PROPERTY AQUISITIONBlockGrant
The City will acquire 100 dilapidated rental properties
These funds are used for eligible activities in the areas over the next five years and have them renovated and
of housing, economic development, neighborhood sold for single-family home ownership, decreasing
and public services, public facilities, and planning/ neighborhood density and removing blighted conditions.
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The City of Dubuque Economic Development Department offers incentives for projects that assist in the creation of new,
Iif market-rate downtown rental and/or owner-occupied residential units within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District. This program,which is limited to rehabilitations of existing structures that create at least two new housing units,
can provide up to$10,000 in assistance per residential unit. Preference is given to projects that also utilize Federal and/
or State Historic Tax Credits. For additional information, call 563-589-4393 or visit www.cityofdubuque.org/econdev
HEALTHY HOMES ADVOCATE PROPERTY
to help individuals and families MAINTENANCE
The Healthy Homes Advocate collaborates with
individuals and families to assist with developing an The 2015 International Property Maintenance
individual resiliency plan which will allow persons to Code (IPMC), along with local amendments
recuperate from the effects of flood-related issues, adopted by the Dubuque City Council, went into
such as training opportunities for improving future effect on July 1, 2016. This new code, along with
personal development, employment, small business increased enforcement of property maintenance,
development, developing family goals, and participating in economic is expected to improve the quality of rental
opportunities related to neighborhood development, connecting them housing stock in the community as a result of
with agencies and not-for-profits that can help. In addition, the Home higher standards on safety and maintenance
Advocate will assist each individual family with a strategy of how to required by the code, and is expected to have
prevent, prepare for and cope with natural disasters.a positive impact for those who already operate
quality rentals. www.cityofdubuque.org/pmc
Goals of the C.H.A.N.G.E program 2016-2021
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CONTACT PARTNERS
City of Dubuq I City of Dubuque
Housing & Community Development Department
Community Housing Initiatives, Inc.
563.589.4239 Dubuque Initiatives
housing@cityofdubuque.org East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA)
www.cityofdubuque.org/CHANGE Four Mounds HEART Program
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
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Northeast Iowa Community College (N ICC)
Opportunity Dubuque
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Connecting People•Strengthening Community
Inclusive Dubuque
A local network of community leaders from faith, labor, education
and government organizations dedicated to advancing justice and
social equity in our community.
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What is Inclusive Dubuque?
Inclusive Dubuque is a peer-learning network of partners committed to creating an
informed, equitable and inclusive community where all people are respected, valued and
engaged. The network is comprised of more than 50 organizations across sectors
including faith, government, nonprofit, business, education and more.To see a complete
listing of organizations, visit www.inclusivedbq.org.
The Inclusive Dubuque network works collaboratively to eliminate bias in
our community.While this goal would be difficult for a single organization
or individual to achieve,each network member can contribute to an What do DIVERSITY,EQ . li T1-
effectiveeffective outcome by:INCLUSION mean.
providing data and information to inform decisions DIVERSITY:the unique perspectives and
supporting equity education opportunities life experiences an individual or group
brings to our community
creating and sharing equity tools EQUITY: everyone has access to
These goals are accomplished by supporting partner-led sector groups opportunities and the resources the
and peer-learning opportunities. need to thrive
Sector Groups INCLUSION:engaging and supporting
diverse needs to ensure all feel welcome
Community and network members lead these groups to address bias
within the seven focus areas of the equity profile. Sector groups are
supported by a data team and guided by the expertise and lived experience
of their members; data to learn and track their progress;and the use of a racial/social equity lens to help guide
decision-making.
Peer-Learning
Inclusive Dubuque offers peer-learning opportunities— including education,training and resources—to network partners
to improve personal and organizational understanding of all types of bias and promote racial and social equity.
HISTORY OF THE NETWORK
Early Warning Community Mobilization CVB integrates
Business leaders and Planning cultural competency My Brother's Keeper Community Equity
identify opportunity @ Chamber Diversity Summit into training modules
initiative forms Profile begins
JAN. SPRING FALL OCT. SPRING OCT. DEC. JAN. FEB.
2012 2012 12-13 2013 2014 2014 2014 2015 2015
Gathering of
Implementation City joins Government Race and Equity
Partners Inclusive Dubuque Alliance on Race&Equity Training throughLaunchedGARE) GARE
MOBILIZATION PARTNERS TAKE ACTION
What is an EQUITABLE
Community Equity Profile COMMUNITY?
Communities are equitable
Last year, Inclusive Dubuque asked community members to when all residents,regardless
help complete an equity profile of our community focused on
of their
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race/ethnicity/
neighborhood
seven different focus areas.The goal was to learn about the lived of residence,or other
experiences of diverse groups and to discover what disparities characteristic,are able to fully
participate in the community'sexist.The results have informed community leaders, community economic and cultural success,
members and policy makers as they work to further Dubuque's and are able to connect with
growth as an equitable and inclusive community. its assets and resources.
Explore the results of the equity profile at www.inclusivedubuque.org.
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Black/Afr.American 5.0%
Hisp.ILatino 2.39%2.4%
Asian/Pac.Islander 1.57%1.5%
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Restorative Strategies racial/social lens
Aug:GDDC Implements Entrepreneur Strategy Accountability
peer-learning session across sectors
APRIL SUMMER FALL WINTER JAN 2016 2016 2016
2015 2015 2015 2015 2015
Network workshop
Sept:Chamber launches Minority Business Council Develop Racial Form a data
with author Oct:Community Equity Profile complete Equity Toolkit team
Madeleine Taylor Nov:Sector groups form around Equity Profile priorities
PARTNERS TAKE ACTION FUTURE GOALS
The Network at Work WhyaNETWOR
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systems change to affect complex issu:
like eliminating racism in a community;
Network and community members have joined partner-led educating the community's children. .•
working groups to address new challenges and bring the ensuring a skilled workforce.
racial/social equity lens to existing programs and efforts in A network takes a broad view of
the seven focus areas of the equity profile.These groups community problems,engages all
sectors, uses long-term strategies,
work to identify priorities, measurable indicators and builds trust and encourages
partners and programs that can be engaged to affect participation in decision-making to
change.
achieve systems change.
Sector groups are utilizing a process called Results-Based Accountability in an effort to better understand how we can track
our progress. Since December 2015,more than 90 people have joined sector groups and that number continues to grow as
members identify voices missing from the conversation.
In addition to participating in sector groups, network partners are already taking steps in their own organization.These
network-owned actions help contribute to creating an equitable and inclusive community where all people feel respected,
valued and engaged. Here are just a few of the ways our"network is at work":
Economic Wellbeing: Northeast Iowa Community College and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation have
implemented an outreach strategy to engage minority community members in Opportunity Dubuque.
Business:The Dubuque Chamber of Commerce has created a Minority Business Council with a mission to guide
minority and under-represented business owners toward local resources.
Education:The Dubuque Community School District is disaggregating data regarding Grade-Level Reading,attendance
and graduation rates to help improve outcomes for all students.
Higher Education: Loras College has implemented cultural competency training as part of the Honors Student Program
curriculum.
Government:The City of Dubuque has joined the Government Alliance on Race and Equity and is implementing a racial
equity toolkit.
Health: Mercy Medical Center,Crescent Community Health Center, Dubuque's Human Rights Department, and others
are increasing heatlhcare access for the Marshallese population through self-empowerment and creative responses.
TO LEARN MORE AND FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED,VISIT WWW.INCLUSIVEDBQ.ORG
INCLUSIVE dubuque
Connecting People•Strengthening Community
Inclusive Dubuque is facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
June 30, 2016
Rick Dickinson 1 t• ; C.
Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
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900 Jackson Street, #109
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Rick,
Thank you for inviting us to attend the recent GDDC board meeting to share an update on
Inclusive Dubuque. We were excited to share this important work with your leadership team,
knowing that we are all working toward the same goal — a community with an equitable and
inclusive culture that supports the needs of our future workforce and a strong economy.
Looking ahead, Inclusive Dubuque is focused on the following strategies:
A short-term strategy focused on providing data, equity education and equity tools to
community leaders to advance equity and inclusion.
A long-term strategy to support sector group efforts to address systemic racism
through changes in policy and practice.
As follow-up to the questions asked during the meeting, we have included the following
information as an enclosure to this letter:
Annual Inclusive Dubuque budget for FY 2015-2016 and 2016-2017
A list of funders for FY 2015-2016
Inclusive Dubuque goals and outcomes
In addition, here is a link to the presentation and I have attached the overview we handed out
at the meeting as a separate attachment. We look forward to continuing the conversation
with you and your partners about ways the business community can further engage in this
work.
Sincerely,
Nancy Van Milligen
President and CEO
Enclosure
The Roshek Building Phone:563.588.2700
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 700 Locust Street,Suite 195 office@dbqfoundation.org
of Greater Dubuque Dubuque,IA 52001 www.dbqfoundation.org
Inclusive Dubuque - GDDC Board Meeting Follow-Up
June 2016
Budget
FY2016 FY2017
Community/Network Outreach 40,000 40,000
Staff 145,000 145,000
Consulting 10,000 10,000
Supplies/Services 5,000 5,000
Administration 10,000 10,000
Total Budget 210,000 210,000
Funding Partners
City of Dubuque
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Dr. Liang Chee Wee
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Dubuque Racing Association
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
IBM
John Deere Foundation
Mercy Medical Center
Northeast Iowa Community College
Surdna Foundation
Goals/Outcomes
Inclusive Dubuque is a peer-learning network of partners committed to creating an informed, equitable and
inclusive community where all people are respected, valued and engaged. Striving towards this type of
community also supports the needs of our future workforce and a strong economy, which aligns with GDDC's
efforts to build a climate that supports business expansion and retention.
Goals
Dubuque is viewed as being equitable and inclusive
Dubuque community is implementing practices/systems change to advance equity and inclusion
Eliminate disparities between diverse groups, e.g. employment, education, housing, financial, etc.
Strategies
support a network of organizations and community members committed to advancing equity and
inclusion
support sector groups — similar to sector boards being supported by GDDC — through the exchange of
information and implementation of solutions based on shared goals, leading to measurable results
build connections between diverse groups
provide information, data and tools to help organizations and community members advance equity
and inclusion
support communication among partners to share best-practices, successes and challenges
connect network partners to resources to help them advance equity and inclusion
Early Outcomes from the Network
Economic Wellbeing: Northeast Iowa Community College and Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation have implemented an outreach strategy to engage minority community members in
Opportunity Dubuque. This is in response to disaggregated data that showed race disparities in
participation in this otherwise successful program.
Business: The Dubuque Chamber of Commerce has created a minority business council with a mission
to guide minority and under-represented business owners toward local resources. This is in response
to the Equity Profile, that found few supports and inaccurate data about minority businesses in
Dubuque.
Education: The Dubuque Community School District is disaggregating data regarding grade-level
reading, attendance and graduation rates to help improve outcomes for all students. This is in
response to efforts in the community to address disparities in education that were supported by the
Equity Profile.
Government: The City of Dubuque has joined the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE)
and is implementing the use of equity tools to ensure decisions being made are equitable. The City
was connected to GARE through Inclusive Dubuque.
Health: Mercy Medical Center, Crescent Community Health Center, Dubuque's Human Rights
Department and others are increasing healthcare access for the Marshallese population. A result from
findings in the Equity Profile that minority groups were not able to access healthcare because of
cultural barriers.
Justice: The YMCA/YWCA received a $10,000 grant from the Dubuque Racing Association to bring
restorative strategies training to Dubuque through the Institute for Youth and Justice Studies. The
goal: addressing behavior and complex school issues, creating a supportive environment to improve
learning, improving safety by preventing future harm, mentoring youth, and creating a positive
impact for youth and families.
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What is the City doing to promote PublicSafety?
The City of Dubuque has a comprehensive commitment to public Enhanced Neighborhood Support is a campaign by the City of Dubuque
safety. In fact, public safety is one of the key elements of Dubuque's working with partners in the private sector,neighborhood organizations,
Comprehensive Plan,a document that outlines the vision for the not-for-profits,and social and human service organizations to build a
future growth and development of the city. As a key element of the stronger and more resilient Dubuque. Enhanced Neighborhood Support is a
comprehensive plan, public safety is a major consideration when community-wide effort with some focus areas based on funding opportunities
it comes to prioritizing city resources. In addition to fire, police,and a recognition of locations
111111emergencycommunications,and emergency medical services,public where gun violence has occurred.
safety has a broad definition that includes water, sewer,public The public safety element in the
health,facility design and maintenance,neighborhood partnerships, Comprehensive Plan and community
and inspection services for zoning, housing, building,engineering, input(such as the Safe Community
health and environmental codes and regulations. Task Force's recommendations)guide -
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the City's activities for Enhanced
Enhanced Neighborhood Support is Neighborhood Support to address
an ongoing campaign and below is a common neighborhood problems such
summary of activities ongoing, currently
as crime, nuisances,and problem
under way, or planned for the near future.
properties with the overall goal of
improving neighborhood resiliency.
Neighborhood Partnerships Police, Fire, 911
Promoting neighborhood involvement • Fifteen new police officer positions added Continuing collaboration with rental property
and communication among residents between 2008 and 2012, bringing total owners/managers including providing almost
budgeted sworn officer count to 109 24,000 tenant background checks since
Monthly meetings with Downtown 2012 and offering 17 sessions of "Successful
and Washington Neighborhood Supplemental policing, special enforcement Rental Property Management" workshop to
representatives projects, and directed patrols in targeted nearly 1,100 attendees
areas began in Fall 2014 and are ongoing
City staff attendance at neighborhood efforts 2.5 emergency communications dispatcher
association meetings positions added since 2009
Four patrol investigator positions created
City staff meet monthly with Dubuque through internal patrol restructuring to The Dubuque Fire Department partnered
Landlord Association representatives establish a Neighborhood Response Team to with the Dubuque County Firefighter's Assoc.
provide additional coverage and investigation and other local public safety agencies on
Neighbor2Neighbor: Resident- in targeted neighborhoods the construction of the Dubuque County
driven program being piloted in Emergency Responder Training Facility,
12 neighborhoods to increase Community-Oriented Policing: Department- completed in 2007. The facility enables
interaction, collaboration, and wide philosophy focused on community firefighters, law enforcement officers,
strong, positive relationships among engagement since 1995 that involves and EMS workers to train under real-life
neighbors detailed examination of underlying issues for emergency situations while doing so in a safe
crimes and seeks more long-term solutions and controlled environment.
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street lights in October 2015
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West Locust Street from Loras Boulevard to
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Street in Fall 2015 to all residents.Call 563-589-4150 for details.
Problem Properties & Public Nuisances
Comprehensive Housing Activities for Neighborhood Growth& Enrichment (CHANGE) is a special project of partners to
enhance neighborhood support by creating homeownership, converting problem properties, and continuing a path toward
neighborhood revitalization throughout the city of Dubuque.
City and partners are negotiating acquisition of problem properties for rehabilitation and resale as owner-occupied homes. Goal
is another 100 properties over the next 5-7 years. Since 2006, 55 properties have been purchased and rehabilitated and
nearly 530 households have received financial assistance through the City's rehabilitation program.
Continuing partnerships with public and private sector to renovate challenged properties and encourage home ownership
Increased enforcement of public nuisance ordinance and monitoring for patterns for
early intervention with neighborhood issues Washington Neighborhood
Increased enforcement of vacant and abandoned building/property ordinance Redevelopment Strategy
Increased accountability for rental property owners/managers and tenants for issues Continuing revitalization initiative
with rental properties. Nearly 300 unlicensed rental units were licensed through a
launched in 2004
recent campaign. Median household income, education
attainment levels, home ownership, and
City staff will recommend City Council adoption of the International Property retail support are increasing.
Maintenance Code to address additional health and safety concerns in code Business outreach program under way
enforcement in residential properties.
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Supporting Community Partnershi s:
The City continues to support a wide range of community partnerships and
init iatives to improve public safety, equity, and qualityof life for all residents.
As recognized by the Safe Community Task Force, safety cannot be achieved solely through
enforcement and infrastructure. It also requires active involvement of residents,and long
term prevention efforts. As Police Chief Mark Dalsing has said, "You cannot simply arrest
your way out of crime.That is a short-lived approach. You need to take a holistic approach
and do long-term problem solving with community partners." Mayor Buol and the City Council have asked state
legislators to form a committee to study the increases in reports of shots fired, shootings, and murders across the state.
EMPOWERING AND CONNECTING RESIDENTS TO RESOURCES
Project HOPE (Helping Our People Excel) Circles breaks down these barriers by expanding opportunity and support for families as
Since 2008,the City of Dubuque and the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque they create their own paths to stability.
have partnered to support Project HOPE.Together with a strong set of partners,Project Only six months after graduating from the program,50%are employed,44%are
HOPE seeks to improve inter-agency collaboration and increase access to services enrolled in an education program,and 6%have completed a certificate or degree.
in order to connect disengaged youth and adults to education and employment Eighteen months after graduating,71%are employed,57%are enrolled in an
opportunities.Project HOPE initiatives include: education program,and 14%have completed a certificate or degree.
Opportunity Dubuque Inclusive Dubuque
Opportunity Dubuque is designed to assist the unemployed and underemployed,high
Inclusive Dubuque is a local network of community leaders from faith,business,
school students interested in hands-on learning,dislocated workers who need to brush education,government,and nonprofits dedicated to advancing justice and social equityuponnewsskillstobecomemoremarketable,and referrals from local community
in our community.The network organizes people,identifies issues,and takes action to
groups and non-profits.
359 students have been accepted and placed into the program
challenge and change social and economic structures.The City of Dubuque is one of 55
311 have graduated(186 in advanced manufacturing and 83 in information network partners committed to Inclusive Dubuque's model to build a movement to bring
technology,and 42 in transportation)and 19 are still in training(92% about change through cross sector collaboration.
graduated or in training)Local network partners has grown to 55,connected with dozens of community
235 of the graduates(96%)are employed or continuing education
and state/national partners.
30+employers in construction,advanced manufacturing,transportation and Completed a Community Equity Profile;41 trained facilitators lead 60
information technology participating
community dialogues that engaged 585 community members; 1,995 online
surveys completed.
Re-engage Dubuque
Re-engage Dubuque is a partnership between the Dubuque Community School District, Family Self-Sufficiency
Northeast Iowa Community College(NICC),the Community Foundation of Greater Family Self-Sufficiency(FSS)is a U.S.Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
Dubuque and the City of Dubuque through the Project HOPE initiative.Re-engage program for Housing Choice Voucher Program participants. The program encourages
Dubuque connects young people ages 16 to 21 who did not complete high school to comm unities to develop local strategies to help participants obtain employment that
alternative education options and post-secondary education/training. Re-engagement will lead to economic independence and self-sufficiency.Since 1997,98 people have
coaches work with these young people to develop personalized plans for completing a graduated from Dubuque's FSS program.The program has tripled in size and normally
high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma(HSED)and exploring options serves 125 families throughout the year.
for further study. 91%of the graduates are off housing assistance program
Since August 2012,the initiative's coaches have connected 308 local high Graduates increased their annual income by 258%and their earned annual
school dropouts to education opportunities including online courses,alternative income by 651%while completing the program
and/or traditional high schools,and adult education programs.Ninety-five have
completed the program and approximately 200 are currently active.
Every Child I Every Promise & Grade-Level Reading
Every Child I Every Promise served as a catalyst for the Dubuque Campaign for Grade-
Circles Initiative Level Reading. This effort by funders and non-profit partners seeks to ensure that more
The Circles Initiative is part of an innovative national movement that connects low-income children succeed in school and are prepared for college,a career,and active
volunteers and community leaders to families wanting to make the journey out of citizenship. The initiative focuses on the most important predictor of school success
poverty. There are barriers that keep even the most motivated from achieving prosperity. and high school graduation:grade-level reading by the end of third grade.
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STATEWIDE CRIME HEADLINES
ONE OF THE MOST VIOLENT YEARS IN CEDAR RAPIDS HISTORY -- Cedar Rapids Gazette – Dec. 28, 2014
Eight homicides in six incidents, CR had not had more than three homicides since 2006
93 shootings, previous record was 64 in 2012
9 shooting arrests
More gunshots reported in Cedar Rapids -- Cedar Rapids Gazette – Nov. 25, 2015
A Tuesday night report of gunshots, and the discovery of shell casings at the scene, brought to 91 the number of
gun violence incidents so far this year in the city.
The majority of gunfire incidents this year in the city have not claimed victims.
According to statistics provided by public safety spokesmen Greg Buelow:
Persons shot: 27
Structures shot: 30
Cars shot: 12
Shell casings located: 22
Cedar Rapids exploring partnerships to address gun violence -- Cedar Rapids Gazette – May 5, 2016
During a meeting of the Safe, Equitable and Thriving (SET) Communities Task Force on Thursday, Police Chief
Wayne Jerman said he has exchanged emails this week with Dr. Corinne Peek -Asa, the Associate Dean for Research
in the UI’s College of Public Health.
Jerman’s comments came in response to a community organization, 1 Strong, asking the Cedar Rapids City Council to
consider asking the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate violence in the city as an epidemic.
Cedar Rapids had only 29 incidents where someone was actually shot in 2015. Cedar Rapids’ population is
approximately 130,000.
Shots fired, violent crime in Cedar Rapids up in first half of 2016 -- Cedar Rapids Gazette – July 16, 2016
Indeed, gun violence remains a prominent issue in Cedar Rapids. According to crime statistics from the Cedar Rapids
Police Department, there were more shots fired incidents during the first half of 2016 than the first six months of any
previous year.
Overall, the number of violent crimes in Cedar Rapids is up 6.5 percent, with 180 incidents reported in the first six
months of this year, compared with 169 incidents during the same time last year.
According to police data, there have been 50 shots fired incidents during the first six months of 2016. The first half of
2015 saw 41 shots fired calls and there were 46 such incidents through June of 2014. That leaves Cedar Rapids on
pace to hit 100 shots fired incidents for the second year in a row.
There have been three homicides in the first half of 2016, one more than in the first six months of 2015. Statistics also
show a 9.6 percent increase in burglary reports for the first half of the year, going from 396 to 434.
2014 WAS A DEADLY YEAR FOR WATERLOO -- Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier – March 22, 2015
Crime numbers released by the Waterloo Police Department show 2014 had the highest number of slayings in 20
years with six people the victim of homicide.
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Looking back, Waterloo usually logs two or three homicides a year. In 2012, there were five, with four in 2013. 1993
holds the recent record with nine homicides, five of which remain unsolved.
Homicides weren’t the only crimes that showed increases last year. The total number of reported index crimes --
murder, robbery, rape, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and auto theft -- rose from 2,456 in 2013 to 2,729 in
2014, according to the police department's statistics.
Police respond to several gunshots going off -- Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier – April 24, 2016
Shotgun pellets pierced the front of a Waterloo home early Friday. It was one of about three shots fired calls police
responded to Friday and Saturday.
1 wounded during shooting sprees in Waterloo -- Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier – May 12, 2016
Andrew Spates, 40, of Waterloo, was shot multiple times with a shotgun as he sat in a car at Kwik Star.
Four other people were apprehended later by Waterloo police in a related shooting. At about 8 a.m., police were called
to a report of shots fired in the area of 1210 Columbia St. When police arrived, they found a house and vehicle had
been struck by multiple bullets, but no one was injured.
Two injured in Monday shooting -- Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier – May 24, 2016
The identities and conditions of the victims weren’t immediately available, but police said one is a man and the other is
a woman and both were shot in the legs.
Guns seized after bullets hit homes on July 4 -- Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier -- July 6, 2016
Police have seized a number of firearms in connection with the investigation into Independence Day gunfire that
damaged two homes.
Details of the seizure weren’t available, but authorities said several guns were seized during the search of a home
stemming from the shooting. No arrests have been made in the investigation.
1 man killed, 2, injured in Waterloo shooting, police say -- Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier – July 18, 2016
Authorities say a 21-year-old man has died and two people have been wounded in a Waterloo shooting.
SHOOTING ‘EVERY DAY’ REQUIRES COMMUNITY RESPONSE -- Quad City Times – Sept. 19, 2015
125 shootings so far, more than 2014’s total
29 shooting arrests so far
Davenport police investigate two shots fired calls Thursday -- Quad City Times – Nov. 19, 2015
With the two incidents Thursday the number of shooting incidents in Davenport now stands at 152.
One wounded in Davenport shooting -- Quad City Times – Jan. 31, 2016
Friday’s incident marks the 18th confirmed shots-fired call Davenport police have investigated in January.
Including the woman in Friday's incident, six people have been wounded so far this year.
Davenport targets gun violence; wants jail bond laws changed -- Quad City Times – March 17, 2016
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After a spate of 168 shooting incidents in 2015, up from the previous year, the number has ramped up again this year,
including 19 shootings and shots-fired calls in January alone.
RESIDENTS REACT TO SHOOTINGS: 'We don't feel safe anymore' -- Quad City Times – March 19, 2016
Davenport police continue their investigation into the apparently separate shooting incidents, two more in a wave of
violent crime that had the City Council pleading this week in a letter to the Iowa Judicial Branch for changes in how
defendants are locked up.
SIOUX CITY POLICE CONFIRM THIRD DRIVE-BY SHOOTING -- Sioux City Journal – July 9, 2015
A house in the 1500 block of Collins Street was hit by gunfire about 3:30 a.m. Thursday in what police said is the third
drive-by shooting on the Westside within the past three weeks.
Sioux City officer shot during Sunday morning investigation -- Sioux City Journal – Feb. 8, 2016
An armed suspect linked to a string of robberies and burglaries shot a Sioux City police officer early Sunday morning
before shooting himself. Sunday was the first shooting in Sioux City in 2016.
Three drive-by shootings reported Tuesday -- Des Moines Register – Dec. 2, 2015
Des Moines police responded to three reports of gunshots that hit houses and cars on the city’s east side.
it’s more evidence of an apparent uptick in gun violence since the city’s suffered five deaths during three separate
shootings in the past 10 days.
21 Des Moines homicides most since 1990 -- Des Moines Register – Jan. 5, 2016
If 2015 seemed like a particularly violent and deadly year for Des Moines, it’s because it was.
During the year, 21 people were slain within the Des Moines city limits – the most since 1990, which saw 23
homicides, Des Moines Police St. Paul Parizek said. The highest number the department has on record was 1978,
when Des Moines had 27 homicides.
Man dies in east Des Moines shooting, 6th homicide this year -- Des Moines Register – July 21, 2016
A man died of multiple gunshot wounds Thursday evening on Des Moines’ east side, police said.
Des Moines hit by 31 drive-bys in 6 months -- Des Moines Register – July 27, 2016
Through the end of June, 31 drive-by shootings were reported in the city. That's the most drive-bys through the first six
months of any year since 2011.
There isn't one cause, Des Moines police Sgt. Paul Parizek said. During the 1990s, drive-bys almost always involved
gangs, but that has changed, he said. Some are still gang-related. Some involve drugs. Others stem from personal
conflicts.
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Dubuque police investigate 2 more shots-fired reports Wednesday --Telegraph Herald – Dec. 3, 2015
Dubuque police received two reports of shots fired Wednesday night, though only one has been confirmed.
Baxter said the Lincoln Avenue shooting marks the 33rd confirmed shots-fired incident this year in Dubuque.
Police reported 25 such incidents in both 2013 and 2014. The totals from 2009 to 2012 ranged from five to eight per
year.
Dubuque police investigating shots fired Thursday night -- Telegraph Herald – May 21, 2016
A police report stated six shell casings were recovered from the area, as well as a sweatshirt, a hat and a water bottle.
Lt. Scott Baxter said this is the seventh confirmed report of gunfire in Dubuque in 2016. Last year, the city had 33
confirmed reports.
Dubuque police investigate shot fired inside home -- Telegraph Herald – June 1, 2016
Dubuque police are investigating a report of a gunshot inside a residence early Sunday morning. No injuries were
reported.
A Dubuque police report said the report of gunfire came in at 3:28 a.m. Sunday for 675 W. 11th St. Lt. Scott Baxter
said a shell casing was recovered from the scene and there was bullet damage to a door and closet in the home.
Police believe there was a social gathering at the residence before the shot was fired, he said.
Dubuque police, school and nonprofit officials meet to discuss violence prevention -- Telegraph Herald – June
22, 2016
More than 30 local law enforcement officials, school personnel and nonprofit providers met in Dubuque on Tuesday to
discuss efforts to curb recent increases in gun violence.
Police: Shots fired in downtown Dubuque -- Telegraph Herald – June 25, 2016
Police said a report of shots being fired Thursday night in the 1400 block of Bluff Street represents the 10th confirmed
instance of gunfire in Dubuque in 2016.
Police responded to a report of gunfire at about 11 p.m. Thursday near 1491 Bluff St. Shell casings, a knife and a
small amount of marijuana were found at the scene, according to a police report.
Baxter also confirmed an instance of gunfire on Friday, June 17, which was the ninth such instance in 2016. A person
was shot and injured in that case.
Dubuque gang leader, 11 others face charges -- Telegraph Herald – June 30, 2016
A suspected gang leader faces multiple charges for allegedly driving by a Dubuque home multiple times and
threatening violence, just hours before people standing outside the residence were shot at.
Police said those incidents are linked to a disturbance the day before that resulted in criminal charges for 10 other
people.
MEMORANDUM
August 1, 2016
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
FR: Mark M. Dalsing
Chief of Police
RE: Shots Fired
INTRODUCTION
This memo will briefly review the shots fired incidents in 2015 as well as those year to
date for 2016.
BACKGROUND
With the uptick in shots fired calls the past few years, the department began to more
closely track shots fired incidents. This tracking is not done via official computerized
records of police calls for service, as we have determined this to be fairly inaccurate.
Calls that come in as possible gunshots are sometimes determined to be some other
noise (fireworks, vehicles, transformers, etc.) while other incidents come in and are
logged as disturbances or other call types, and the fact that shots were fired isn’t
determined until officers arrive and investigate. Instead the department is manually
tracking these calls. We are also more closely reviewing the calls to “confirm” the shots
through physical or witness evidence. We have had to do this confirmation in part to
eliminate unfounded complaints, which appear to have risen due in part to overall
citizen awareness and the tendency to call in any suspicious noise. We also believe that
occasionally some of the shots fired calls are fabricated. As an example of this, we have
had anonymous, single calls of shots fired in an area, and multiple witnesses, including
officers in some cases, were already present in the described area and did not hear the
alleged shots. Why someone would do this is open for debate, but we are fairly
confident that there are a number of false reports each year.
In 2015 we had 33 confirmed shots fired calls, and 25 in each of 2014 and 2013. In the
years prior to that the numbers were in the single digits, but the calls didn’t get the same
review as they currently do, so those numbers could be higher. To date in 2016 we are
at 12 shots fired call. While so far in 2016 we have had 8 fewer incidents than this date
in 2015, we do not take that for granted. During the summer months we are always
more prepared for increases in shots fired calls as calls for service in general tend to go
up. However there really is no rhyme or reason to when these incidents occur. While
July 2015 was a high month with six shots fired calls, it was matched a few months later
with the same number in October.
With the below listed cases there are multiple resolutions listed. Open indicates the
case has not been closed through arrest, even though it may be inactive or suspended
by police pending new information. In many of these cases, probable suspects are
known to police but there is insufficient evidence to arrest. In many of these cases a
lack of victim and/or witness cooperation is the primary reason why there is insufficient
evidence. Arrest or Multiple Arrests indicate that at least one person was arrested,
although not always for a charge related to actually firing a weapon.
As an example, the 03/06/15 incident at 16th & Iowa was two intoxicated individuals
recklessly firing a lawfully owned handgun in the air. There was insufficient evidence as
to which person fired the gun but they were arrested on other applicable charges and
the weapon and the gun owner’s weapon permit were taken from him. Examples of
arrests include Disorderly Conduct, Interference with Official Acts, alcohol or drug
related offenses, several cases where there was a prohibited person possessing a
weapon (felon, drug user), arrests for actually discharging the weapons, and felony
charges ranging from assault to murder. There are also several open cases where
prosecution is forthcoming.
There have been other weapons cases that do not make this list such as accidental
discharge of a firearm, or suicide with a firearm. The lone exception to suicide with a
firearm which is on this list is the 05/01/15 case where a crime (murder) with a gun was
committed before the suicide. There have also been several weapon charges under
both State and City Codes for Carrying Weapons that were unrelated to any shootings.
City charges would also include carrying BB guns or Airsoft type guns, which are not
regulated at the State level.
2015
Date Location Results
1 02/08/15 22nd/Central Open
2 03/06/15 1600 Central – Alley East Multiple Arrests
3 03/10/15 16th/Iowa Open
4 03/20/15 W. Locust/Kirkwood Open
5 04/01/16 Jackson Park Multiple Arrests
6 04/05/15 700 blk. Caledonia Open
7 04/11/15 663 Jefferson Multiple Arrests
8 04/18/16 11th & Chestnut Multiple Arrests
9 05/01/15 2425 Roosevelt – Murder Offender Suicide
10 06/03/15 1690 White - Alley Open
11 06/09/15 2200 blk. White Open
12 06/09/15 2155 Clarke Dr. – Murder Arrest
13 06/10/15 25th & Jackson Open
14 06/27/15 15th & Central Open
15 07/01/15 15th & Iowa Open
16 07/04/15 21st & Washington Closed (suspect deceased)
17 07/15/15 600 blk. W. Locust Arrest
18 07/26/15 15th & Locust Open
19 07/28/15 1812 Central Suspect imprisoned out of state for murder
20 07/28/15 1900 blk. Jackson Open
21 08/17/15 American Marine Arrest
22 08/30/15 1500 blk. Iowa – Alley East Open
23 09/22/15 1600 blk. White – Alley East Multiple Arrests
24 09/26/15 17th & White Open
25 10/04/15 705 ½ Rhomberg – Murder Open
26 10/06/15 W. Locust & Rosedale Open
27 10/09/15 18th & Jackson Open
28 10/21/15 19th & Jackson Multiple Arrests
29 10/27/15 300 blk. W 17th Open
30 10/28/15 444 Angella Open
31 11/18/15 1600 Butterfield Open
32 12/01/15 Spruce & Jefferson Multiple Arrests
33 12/02/15 1600 blk. Lincoln Open
2016
Date Location Results
1 03/08/16 1400 blk. Locust/Bluff Open
2 03/16/16 16th & Bluff Open
3 03/20/16 300 blk. Jefferson Open
4 03/26/16 1500 blk. Iowa – Alley East Open
5 03/28/16 19th & Jackson Multiple Arrests
6 05/17/16 Walnut & Jefferson Open
7 05/19/16 2400 blk. Jackson Open
8 05/28/16 675 W 11th Open
9 06/17/16 17th & West Locust Open
10 06/23/16 1491 Bluff Arrest
11 06/27/16 15th & White Open
12 07/24/16 19th & Jackson Open
CONCLUSION
These shots fired cases are very unique crimes for us to investigate. In a matter of
seconds an individual can fire multiple rounds and disappear from the scene and we
then get multiple 911 calls. The crimes are complicated by the fact that unlike most
other crimes, if we actually find a victim, they are often unwilling to cooperate with
police. Unfortunately these victims often then become the suspects in retaliatory acts.
Despite these challenges, the Dubuque Police Department has been fairly successful in
resolving several cases. The County Attorney’s Office and US Attorney’s Office have
been very open to reviewing all gun case. Unfortunately many of these take time,
especially the federal cases where the evidence goes through the Grand Jury process
which can take months. The investigations are very fluid and ongoing and can change
daily. We also have several open investigations and pending federal indictments for
other criminal activity that we know will take some of the shots fired suspects out of
action once they are arrested on these non-gun crimes. Whatever the final outcome, the
Dubuque Police Department will diligently pursue these investigations.
ACTION REQUESTED
This is an informational memo only and no further action is requested.
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City's wastewater collection and treatment system operates as a self-supporting enterprise fund which
means that it is funded only with revenue from user fees.
Avg. Household Rate* = $6.81/month
Monthly rate for majority of Dubuque households based on usage of one single family unit. Stormwater
fees are based on the amount of impervious ground coverage on a property. Fees collected are only
used for stormwater management activities such as the construction,maintenance and operation of the
public stormwater management system.
Water - Avg. Household Rate* = $27.60/month
Average household rate based on 6,000 gallons per month at$0.0046 per gallon
For additional information, visit www.cityofdubuque.org/utilitybilling or call 563-589-4144
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General Fund
The general fund is the general operating fund of the City for general service departments.These general service departments include public
safety, public works, engineering, health services, human rights, economic development, housing, planning, parks, recreation, conference
center, civic center, library, information services,finance, personnel, legal services, city manager, city council, and city clerk. In Fiscal Year
2017,the general fund is budgeted to collect $20,625,981 in property taxes,which is 37%of the total revenue collected in the general fund.
As shown in the top left chart,the City's general fund revenues come from several sources: taxes, use of money and property, transfers in,
licenses and permits, and more. The top right pie chart shows how the general fund revenues are budgeted to be spent.
Where it comes from: Where it goes:
FY2017 GENERAL FUND REVENUES FY2017 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
HEALTH AND
SOCIAL SERVICES 1.5%
CAPITAL PROJECTS DEBT SERVICE 1.3%
TRANSFERS IN TRANSFERS OUT 2.3%SALE OF ASSETS 18.4%
0.1% 6.4%
PRIVATE
COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTRIBUTIONS TAXES 5.6%
2.3% CHARGES FOR 40.1%
SERVICES
8.2%
PUBLIC
COUNTY WORKS PUBLIC
1.2% 10.6% SAFETY
STATE GRANTS USE OF MONEY 42.7%
2.1% AND PROPERTY LICENSE''
FEDERAL
18.1% AND GENERAL
GRANTS
PERMITS GOVERNMENT
8.9% 12.5400.1% CULTURE AND
RECREATION
17.2%
How General Fund Money is Spent
43%PUBLIC SAFETY (animal control, building inspections, crime prevention, emergency
management,flood control,fire, police, etc.)
17°CULTURE &AmeriCorps, arts&cultural affairs,civic center, conference center,
RECREATION library, marina, parks,recreation,etc.)
GENERAL city attorney&legal services, city clerk,city council,city hall and13 /0 GOVERNMENT general buildings, city manager,finance, information services, etc.)
11 ° PUBLIC WORKS (airport, maintenance of streets, bridges, and sidewalks; snow
O removal,street cleaning,street lighting,traffic control, etc.)
6°/ COMMUNITY&economic development, housing and community development,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT neighborhood development, planning and zoning, etc.)
6 /O TRANSFERS to funds other than General Fund)
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2C,0 CAPITAL PROJECTS (City infrastructure improvements or major equipment purchases)
1 ° HEALTH & community health, health regulation and inspection, human
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1 ° DEBT SERVICE (government capital projects,tax-increment financing[TIF]
capital projects)
City Portion of Property Taxes PROPERTY TAX SPLIT
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Where do your property taxes go?
Dubuque has the SECOND LOWEST FY2017 property tax rate($11.17 per thousand Property taxes are collected by the County and distributed
assessed value)of Iowa's 11 cities with populations over50,000. monthly to the City of Dubuque and other taxing bodies.
Highest-ranked city(Council Bluffs,$17.75)is 59%higher than Dubuque Property taxes are are distributed among the Dubuque
Average($15.33) is 37% higher than Dubuque Community School District(44.04%),City of Dubuque
32.84%), Dubuque County(18.51%), Northeast Iowa
Dubuque's Rankings among Iowa's 11 Largest Cities Community College(2.76%), and independent authorities*
1.86%).
Category IIIIE Dubuque's Rank
Property taxes are certified July 1 with the first half due on or
Taxable Value Per Capita Lowest before September 30 and the second half due on or before
City Portion of Property Tax Rate Second Lowest March 31. For more information, contact the City Assessor at
Water Rate Second Lowest 563-589-4416.
Curbside Collection Rate Fifth Highest
Independent Authorities"includes City Assessor, County
Sanitary Sewer Rate Third Highest Hospital(Sunnycrest Manor), Dubuque County Agriculture
D Stormwater Rate Second Highest Extension,and the Tuberculosis and Brucellosis Eradication Fund.
The City of Dubuque's use of debt can be compared to many average homeowners
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who borrow to buy their home. The City has borrowed money at these low interest
rates to invest in infrastructure.Unlike the federal government,the City does not
borrow money to cover operating expenses.
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Project Description Amount Outstanding
Water and Resource RecoveryCenter-111111111M 1 Water and Resource Recovery Center 67.8 million
2 Stormwater Management 66.2 million
1 3 Parking Improvements 30.7 million
3. '.. . ,$` ,_ , _ 4 Water Improvements 24.1 million
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rra7 5 TIF Rebates/Bonds to Businesses 19.0 million
j 6 GDTIF Incentives/Improvements 23.6 million
7 Sanitary Sewer Improvements 16.3 million
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any. .. 9 Roshek Building Loan Guaranty 7.5 million
10 Street Improvements*7.2 million
3 Total 272.1 million
Street improvements Spent$103 million on street improvements from 1997-2015
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90% Statutory Debt Limit Used (as of June 30)90% -
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50%
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30%
debt limit in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017
20% - recommended budget. By FY2026, the City
will be at 32% of the statutory debt limit.
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General Fund Reserve Projections
The City maintains a general fund reserve, or working balance,to allow for unforeseen expenses that
may occur. The reserve will increase by$2.6 million (41.5%) over the next six years.
FY201L I 2017 FY201: Y2019 FY2020 FY2021
Contribution $608,480 $596,288 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000 $500,000
City's
Spendable
General Fund $8,328,643 $8,924,931 $9,424,931 $9,924,931 $10,424,931 $10,924,931
Cash Reserve www.cityofdubuque.org
Fund Balance