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RECOMMENDEDBUDGET FOR

F.Y. 2010

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BUDGET PREPARATION GUIDELINES

• Do NOT increase the property tax burden on the average homeowner

• Decrease property taxes for commercial and industrial property taxpayers

• Increase the City cash reserves by $1 million

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RECOMMENDED BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

• No increase in the City portion of property tax for the average homeowner Recommended property tax rate of ($9.86 = 1.1% rate decrease)

• 0.85% ($30.22) decrease for average commercial property owner.

• 1.12% ($66.73) decrease for average industrial property owner.

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OUR VISION FOR THE COMMUNITY

Dubuque is a city of ...

• History• Beauty• Opportunities• Excitement

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DUBUQUE VISION 2024

The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified

economy and expanding global connections.

The Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating culture and

heritage and has actively preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi.

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Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through

quality, livable neighborhoods and an abundance of fun things to do and are engaged in the community, achieving

goals through partnerships.

Dubuque city government is financially sound and providing services with

citizens getting value for their tax dollars.

DUBUQUE VISION 2024

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The City’s mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support

urban living, plan for the community’s future, and facilitate access to critical

human services which result in financially sound government and citizens getting

value for their tax dollar.

CITY OF DUBUQUE MISSION STATEMENT

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CITY COUNCIL FIVE-YEAR GOALS

• Diverse, Strong Dubuque Economy• Sustainable City

Livable – Environmental/Ecological IntegrityViable – Economic ProsperityEquitable – Social/Cultural Vibrancy

• Planned and Managed Growth• Improved Connectivity

Transportation & Telecommunication

• Partnering for a Better Dubuque

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Top Priority:• Workforce Development Strategy/Project HOPE• Warehouse District Redevelopment and Plan• Port of Dubuque Development • Sustainability Plan• Street Program – Continuation & Funding• Public Transportation Model

CITY COUNCIL GOALS

POLICY AGENDA 2008-2010:

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High Priority• Development Standards Incorporating Green

Standards• Unified Development Code• Rental Licensing & Standards• Downtown Master Plan• Neighborhood Investments

CITY COUNCIL GOALS

POLICY AGENDA 2008-2010:

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Top Priority• Industrial Riverfront Leases• National Trust Office of Sustainability:

Memorandum of Understanding• Bee Branch Project Design• Every Child/Every Promise• Southwest Arterial

MANAGEMENT AGENDA2008 - 2010

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High Priority• Washington Neighborhood Plan• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Actions• Envision 2010 Projects• Library Project• Airport Master Plan Implementation

MANAGEMENT AGENDA2008 - 2010

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• Petroleum Plume Remediation• Grand River Center• Sustainability Coordinator• Baseline for Carbon Footprint• Carbon Disclosure Project• Organizations for Sustainability

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS2008 - 2010

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• Infrastructure Assessment & Upgrade Plan

• Parking Needs Study• Shot Tower Renovation• Police Traffic Unit• Franchise Fee• Art on the River

MANAGEMENT IN PROGRESS2008 - 2010

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• Dubuque Industrial Center West• Main Channel Transient Boat

Dock• Water Pollution Control Plant

Facility

MAJOR PROJECTS2008 - 2010

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REVENUE DECREASES

• 20.9% Gaming Market Share Reduction • Electric and Gas Franchise Fee Under

Litigation• Federal Urban Development Action Grant

(UDAG) Funds Spent• Increased Cost of Utilities and Fuel• Loss of $5.5 million from DRA lease• Potential loss of Diamond Jo 50¢ head tax

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MITIGATIONS• Reduction of City contribution for Police

and Fire Retirement • Reduction of City portion of Health

Insurance Contract• Possible return of DRA distributions in

FY2012• Timing of capital projects and costs of

Drainage Basin Master Plan and Stormwater Management Program

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CITY PROPERTY TAX

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RECOMMENDED PROPERTY TAX RATE

$9.86 per $1,000 assessed value

= 1.1% rate decrease

Dubuque’s FY1987 rate was 32% higher than the recommended rate for FY2010

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PROPERTY TAX COMPARISON

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• Dubuque’s recommended rate is the lowest in the state among the 10 comparable cities

• Sioux City’s FY2009 rate ($18.71) is 89.8% higher

• The average ($16.02) is 62.44% higher

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RECOMMENDED WATER RATE

$17.28 = 5% increase

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$17.28 $17.84$19.16

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RECOMMENDED SANITARY SEWER

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$18.96 = 5% increase

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SANITARY SEWER RATE COMPARISON

18.95 $18.96 $19.99 $20.63 $20.64 $22.47

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RECOMMENDED STORMWATER RATE$4.00 = 0% increase

20% decrease from the previously approved rate of $5 for FY2010

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STORMWATER FEE

FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014

Previously Proposed Rates

$4.00 $5.00 $5.50 $6.35 $7.00 $7.00

Proposed Rates

$4.00 $4.00 $5.25 $5.60 $6.85 $6.90

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RECOMMENDED REFUSE RATE

$10.60 = 2.4% increase

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FISCAL BENCHMARKS

Dubuque’s Rankings Among Iowa’s 10 Largest Cities

ISSUE RANKProperty Tax Rate (Lowest) #1 of 10

Water Rate (Lowest) #1 of 7

Refuse Collection Rate (Lowest) #1 of 10

Sanitary Sewer Rate (2nd Lowest) #2 of 10

Stormwater Rate (2nd Highest) #19 of 20

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FISCAL BENCHMARKSSavings to Average Homeowners

Current Annual Dubuque Cost

If Equal to the Highest Large Iowa City

Property Tax $538.07 $1021 (+$483)

Water Fee $208 $330 (+$122)

Sanitary Sewer Fee $227 $433 (+$206)

Stormwater Fee $48 $77 (+$29)

Refuse Fee $127 $258 (+$131)

Total Annual Cost $1,148 $2,119 (+$971)

This puts almost $19 million back into the local economy annually, compared to if Dubuque charged the highest fee of

the comparable cities.

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POLICE DEPARTMENTSworn Officer 5-Year Plan

FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 TOTAL

Patrol 2 1 1 1 0 5

Patrol/Annexation 1 1 1 1 1 5

School Resource Officer

0 0 1 0 0 1

Traffic/COP Unit 1 2 0 0 0 3

Sect. 8 Investigator 1 0 0 0 0 1

TOTAL 5 4 3 2 1 15

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RECOGNITION

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THANK YOU• Budget Director Jennifer Larson• Asst. City Manager Cindy Steinhauser• Financial Analyst Rick Till• Management Intern Cori Burbach• Office Manager Juanita Hilkin• Secretary Liz Willems• Secretary Ella Soppe• Secretary Jessica Kurt

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“Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction

we are moving. We must sail sometimes with

the wind and sometimes against it – but sail we must

and not drift, nor lie at anchor.”

Oliver Wendall Holmes

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