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June 17, 2019
Time indicated below
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
4:35 p.m. Discussion of embargo routes.
Submitted By: Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent
Approx. Discussion of changes to Title 1 of the city code.
4:50 p.m.
Submitted By: Kelley F elchle, City Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk
CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Discussion of embargo routes.
City Council Meeting: 6/17/2019
Prepared:
REVIEWERS:
Department Reviewer Action Date
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SUBJECT:
Submitted by:
Recommended Action:
Summary Statement:
Expenditure Required:
Source of Funds:
Policy Issue:
Alternative:
Background Information:
Discussion of embargo routes.
Submitted By: Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent
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TRUCK TRAFFIC PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN STREETS
TRUCK EMBARGOES
Section 2 — No person shall operate a motor truck, implement of
husbandry, or special mobile equipment with a maximum weight of over
three (3) tons over or upon the streets of portions of streets hereinafter
designated except when making a delivery to a place located upon said
street or portion thereof and this entrance shall be made from the nearest
intersection where said delivery is to be made. Nothing in this section shall
prevent the operation of a Tight delivery truck, panel delivery truck, or pick-
up truck thereon.
Section 3. is the same with a maximum weight of over five (5) tons.
Section 4. is the same with a maximum weight of over ten (10) tons.
Engineering determines if a street/road needs to be embargoed for weight
restrictions. For example — Newell St.
Speed and Volume Counts from 6/11/19 — 9:00 AM thru 6/17/19 — 6:00 AM
Newell St. truck counts (over 40 ft. in length) — 1900 block of Newell St.
East Bound — 391 West Bound — 113
Newell St. All vehicle counts —
East Bound — 3,356 West Bound — 3,923
Speed Counts
Newell St. — 1900 block east to corporate limits — 45 MPH
1900 block west to E. Mullan — 30 MPH
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East Bound — 137
Newell St. - Vehicle Counts
East Bound -
4,853
West Bound — 134
West Bound - 4,425
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CITY OF WATERLOO
Council Communication
Discussion of changes to Title 1 of the city code.
City Council Meeting: 6/17/2019
Prepared: 6/12/2019
REVIEWERS:
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SUBJECT:
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Recommended Action:
Summary Statement:
Expenditure Required:
Source of Funds:
Policy Issue:
Alternative:
Background Information:
Discussion of changes to Title 1 of the city code.
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City Council Rules of Procedure, City Restructuring, and Title 1 Revisions
Title 1, the administrative section of the city code, needs to be updated. This part of the code
establishes the city's form of government, sets the time and location of council meetings,
outlines the boundaries of wards and precincts, identifies municipal officials, and establishes
city departments and the duties of each department. Two areas that required specific
attention when revising Title 1 were the rules of procedure and city departments. In February
of 2018, the Mayor established two task forces to help analyze these topics.
The Council Meeting Restructuring Task Force reviewed council and committee meeting
organization and decorum, oral presentations, and the number of council meetings per year.
The task force reviewed proposed rules of procedure and recommended changes to the
document to the Mayor. The City Restructuring Task Force reviewed the organizational
structure of the city and made recommendations on consolidating some city departments. To
develop recommendations, the task force reviewed the structure of other large cities, along
with pay scales and performance evaluations. Both task forces concluded and the
documents enclosed culminate much of the work conducted by each.
We will have a work session June 17, 2019 to review the enclosed documents. I will
schedule additional dates to review the documents prior to placing items on the agenda for a
vote. These documents include City Council Rules of Procedure, revised Title 1 without rules
of procedure, revised Title 1 with rules of procedure, and edits to the City Council Rules of
Procedure. On June 17, Council will need to decide which version of Title 1 they want to
review during the subsequent work sessions.
The choice of which version of Title 1 to select for future review centers on whether Council
wants the rules of procedure to be a policy or law. Policies are a collection of rules and laws
that help guide a decision making process, while a law is rule that must be followed. Another
consideration is the points of reference when procedural questions arise. Depending on the
topic, procedural questions can be answered by referring to state law, municipal law, rules of
procedure, and Robert's Rules of Order. Codifying the rules of procedure eliminates a
reference point. It should be noted the Council Meeting Restructuring Task Force
recommended adopting a rules of procedure by ordinance. My recommendation would be to
adopt rules of procedure via ordinance as well. Cities across Iowa utilize both methods and
the choice is purely up to this council's preference. Below is an overview of each document.
Rules of Procedure
Iowa law permits cities to create and enforce reasonable rules for conducting meetings that
are orderly, and free from interference or interruption by spectators. This policy combines
state law, city laws and policies, and established but unwritten procedures to make the
process of governing more transparent for elected officials, city staff, and the public. The
document also serves as an educational aid for orientating new council members. The
educational sections include explanations on how to make motions, an overview of
ordinances and resolutions, and incorporates sections of state code that are important for
council members to be cognizant of, such as gift law. These topics and state law do not need
to be codified but are appropriate to include in a policy.
Notable changes include:
• Directing the rules to be adopted by resolution and setting parameters for amending
the rules. (p. 1).
• Defining the roles of council, mayor, and council interaction with employees. (p. 2-3).
. Restricting cell phone usage during city council meetings. (p. 4).
. Changing the regular council meeting schedule from four meetings per month to two.
(p. 6).
. How items are placed on the agenda. (p. 10).
. Abstentions for reasons other than conflict of interest counted as affirmative votes. (p.
16
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• Amended rules governing public participation. (p. 18-19).
. Code of ethical conduct for elected officials. (p. 19-23; 30).
. Establishing a confidential information policy for elected officials. (p. 23-24).
. A policy establishing censure procedures for elected officials. (p. 25-27).
Revisions to Title 1
Changes to existing code are noted in blue (additions) and red (deletions). City codes from
the largest cities in Iowa were consulted when researching these changes. The majority of
the changes to this document are to clean up outdated and gendered language. This version
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of Title 1 removes the majority of the rules of procedure included in the code and moves them
to a separate rules of procedure policy.
Notable changes include:
• Elimination of administrative fees. Waterloo is the only large city that requires them
and they add a steep, additional expenses to tickets. (p. 7).
. Changing regular meetings to two meetings per month and making special and work
session meeting language match the rules of procedure. (p. 8).
• Requiring the city to adopt rules of procedure policy and directing votes required to
adopt and amend the document. (p. 9).
. Amendments to city clerk's office to reflect modern office practices, duties, and making
the appointment period similar to the city attorney. (p. 14-16).
. Creating the chief financial officer's position and department to reflect modern office
practices. (p. 17-20).
. Creating divisions and departments to reflect the current and future structure of city
offices. Each department description is general in nature. (p. 20-32).
• Requiring that deeds acquiring city property are accepted by resolution or, for those
acquired through court order (657A), the acquisition is received and placed on file with
the council. (p. 64).
. Removing an obsolete county property tax exemption. (p. 65-66).
Revisions to Title 1- Rules of Procedure Incorporated
The changes to this version of Title 1 are identical to the other with the exception chapters
four, five, and six. These chapters incorporate sections or entire chapters of the rules of
procedure into the code. The handout titled "rules of procedure edits for city code" illustrate
the changes to the rules of procedure to make it suitable for codification. Council may
discuss including more sections of the rules of procedure but wording may need to change in
order to make it appropriate for codification. Sections containing state code and sections with
informative or educational material were removed.
Please contact me if you have questions about the enclosed documents. Electronic copies
will be available on Novus on the date of the work session and hardcopies are in your
mailboxes.
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Citv Council Rules of Proced
Adopted by Resolution No. 2019 -XXX
DRAFT FOR COUNCIL REVIEW 5/31/2019
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 POLICY PROVISIONS 1
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Authority 1
1.3 Interpretation 1
1.4 Amendments 1
CHAPTER 2 ROLES AND DECORUM OF ELECTED OFFICIALS 2
2.1 Form of Government 2
2.2 Role of Mayor 2
2.3 Role of Council Members 2
2.4 Council Communications with City Employees 2
2.5 Council Members and the Employee Disciplinary Process 3
2.6 Gift Law 3
2.7 Council Meeting Decorum 4
2.8 Speaking During Public Meetings 4
CHAPTER 3 MEETINGS AND AGENDAS 5
3.1 Quorum 5
3.2 All Meetings and Records Open to the Public 5
3.3 Method of Keeping Minutes 5
3.4 Order of Seating 5
3.5 Regular Council Meetings 6
3.6 Closed Session 6
3.7 Special Council Meetings 6
3.8 Work Session Meeting 7
3.9 Standing Committees of Council 7
3.10 Special Committees 7
3.11 Electronic Meeting 8
3.12 Informal Meetings 8
3.13 Council Member Absence 8
3.14 Council Participation via Telephone 8
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3.15 Order of Business for Regular Meetings 9
3.16 Affirmative Motions 9
3.17 Placing Items on the Agenda 10
CHAPTER 4 TAKING ACTION WITH MOTIONS 10
4.1 Classification of Motions 10
4.2 Progress of Motions 11
4.3 Amendments to Motions 11
4.4 Order of Voting 12
CHAPTER 5 LEGISLATION AND VOTING 12
5.1 Presiding Officer 12
5.2 Debate and Voting 13
5.3 Official Action 14
5.4 Motion 14
5.5 Resolution 14
5.6 Ordinance 15
5.7 Mayor's Role in Approving Legislation 16
5.8 Tie Vote 16
5.9 Motion to Postpone 16
5.10 Abstentions 16
5.11 Conflict of Interest 16
5.12 Conflict of Interest Protests 17
5.13 Motion to Reconsider 17
5.14 Motion to Rescind 17
5.15 Parliamentary Rules to Govern 18
CHAPTER 6 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 18
6.1 General Rules for Public Participation 18
6.2 Public Comment 18
6.3 Public Hearings 19
6.4 Public Speaking During Agenda Items 19
6.5 Violating Rules of Public Participation and Sergeant at Arms 19
CHAPTER 7 CITY OF WATERLOO ELECTED OFFICIAL CODE OF ETHICS 19
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7.1 Purpose 19
7.2 Implementation 20
7.3 Act in the Public Interest 20
7.4 Comply with the Law 20
7.5 Conduct of Members 20
7.6 Respect for Process 20
7.7 Conduct of Public Meetings 21
7.8 Conflict of Interest 21
7.9 Gifts and Favors 21
7.10 Confidential Information 21
7.11 Use of Public Resources 22
7.12 Advocacy 22
7.13 Policy Role of Members 22
7.14 Positive Work Place Environment 22
7.15 Compliance and Enforcement 22
7.16 Member Statement Required 23
CHAPTER 8 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY 23
8.1 Purpose 23
8.2 Scope 23
8.3 Interpretation 23
8.4 Confidential Information 23
8.5 Closed Session 24
8.6 Violation 24
CHAPTER 9 CENSURE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS 25
9.1 Purpose 25
9.2 Censure Defined 25
9.3 Complaint Procedure 25
9.4 Resolution Authorizing Investigation 25
9.5 Censure Investigation Committee 25
9.6 Censure Hearing 27
APPENDIX A CHART OF MOTIONS 28
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A.1 Main Motions 28
A.2 Incidental Motions 29
A.3 Motions that Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly 29
APPENDIX B CODE OF ETHICS MEMBER STATEMENT 30
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CHAPTER 1
POLICY PROVISIONS
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Waterloo City Council Rules of Procedure (hereafter referred to as
the "Rules") is to instill and maintain public confidence in city government by:
1. Promoting the orderly and expeditious process of conducting city business;
2. Protecting the rights of each individual by encouraging public comment and
giving every proposition under consideration free and full debate; and
3. Carrying out the will of a majority of the City Council while preserving the rights of
all Council members.
1.2 Authority
Two sections of the Iowa Code grant Council the authority to adopt its own rules of
procedure. Iowa Code § 21.7 states, "Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a
governmental body from making and enforcing reasonable rules for the conduct of its
meetings to assure those meetings are orderly, and free from interference or
interruption by spectators," and Iowa Code § 372.13(5) states "the council shall
determine its own rules and maintain records of its proceedings."
1.3 Interpretation
The City Attorney or City Clerk shall be considered the final authority on any questions
regarding the application or interpretation of these Rules.
1.4 Amendments
The Rules shall be in effect upon their adoption by resolution and until such time as they
are amended. These Rules may be amended at any time by a two-thirds vote (five
members) of all members of the Council, only if the proposed amendments have been
introduced into the record at a prior meeting.
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CHAPTER 2
ROLES AND DECORUM OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
2.1 Form of Government
City of Waterloo utilizes a Mayor -Council form of government. In this form, the Mayor is
elected at -large, five Council members elected by ward, and two Council members
elected at -large. In this form of government, the Mayor cannot vote on a measure.
2.2 Role of Mayor
A. The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, head of the executive branch of
the City, ceremonial head of the City and, when present at a Council meeting, is
presiding officer of the Council.
B. As head of the executive branch of the City, the Mayor oversees the daily
administration of the City by supervising and directing all City employees and
departments. The Mayor shall recommend the appointment of department heads with
the consent of Council. The Mayor may take command of the police and govern the
City by proclamation, upon making a determination that a time of emergency or public
danger exists. Within the City limits, the Mayor has all the powers conferred upon the
sheriff to suppress disorders. Iowa Code § 372.14.
2.3 Role of Council Members
Council is the legislative body of the City and exercises its powers and duties as a
quorum of Council members during open meetings. Iowa Code § 364.2(1) states that
"the power of a city is vested in the city council, except as otherwise provided by state
law". As a result, Council, as a legislative body, is responsible for enacting laws and
setting policy by which the City takes action.
2.4 Council Communications with City Employees
A. In order to uphold the integrity of the Mayor -Council form of government, and to
provide proper checks and balances, members of the Council shall refrain from
becoming directly involved in the administrative activities and daily responsibilities of
employees. Council members may make inquiries of employees, for the limited,
legitimate purpose of informing themselves regarding agenda items or important affairs
of an immediate and urgent nature. The Mayor may choose to establish formal
procedure for Council -employee interaction and employee support of Council
committees. In addition, Council members can fully and freely discuss with the Mayor
anything pertaining to City affairs.
B. City Council shall avoid situations that can result in City employees being directed,
intentionally or unintentionally, by one or more members of the Council. While Council
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member interaction with the City's employees is unavoidable, giving direction in regard
to other City employees, duties, working conditions, supervisors, etc., is discouraged. If
an employee voices a concern or complaint with them, Council members may listen to
such concerns and complaints, and shall then refer any such complaints back to the
Mayor, or if the Mayor is involved in the matter, to the Human Resources Director, for
follow up and action if needed. Council members may remind the City's employees that
they have a number of resources at their disposal to address employment issues if
needed, including the employee handbook, or following the grievance procedures set
forth in their collective bargaining agreement in the case of a union employee. This
paragraph shall not be construed as prohibiting or discouraging employees from
reporting criminal acts or serious acts of personal misconduct that violate the employee
handbook. However, the employee should nonetheless be initially referred to the
Mayor, or if the Mayor is involved in the matter, to the Human Resources Director.
C. In situations in which an employee approaches a Council member and the
communication does not involve a complaint or concern with regard to other City
employees, duties, working conditions, supervisors, or other terms of employment,
Council members may freely speak with the employee.
D. If Council members wish to communicate with the City's contracted professional
service providers, Council members shall direct such communication or requests to the
Mayor, who may forward the communication to the proper service provider. In
situations that are immediate and urgent in nature, Council members may communicate
directly with the professional service provider.
2.5 Council Members and the Employee Disciplinary Process
A. Council members shall not become involved in disciplinary matters and the
disciplinary or investigative process except where adopted City policy or state law may
allow such participation.
B. Council members shall operate within the City's established chain of command. The
established chain of command requires the Mayor, department heads, managers, and
supervisors to oversee and direct their workforce on behalf of the City. The Human
Resources Director and Mayor are required to ensure City policies are consistently
applied across all departments. This is to avoid inconsistent or political influences in the
investigative or disciplinary process, which may lead to arbitration, civil service
proceedings, or litigation.
2.6 Gift Law
A. Iowa Code § 686.22 describes strict requirements regarding the receipt of gifts by
public officials, public employees, and their immediate families. Local government
employees and elected officials cannot receive gifts from restricted donors. Restricted
donors include the following:
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1. Those seeking to do business with the City.
2. Those engaged in activities regulated by the City.
3. Those that could be directly financially affected by a City official's performance or
nonperformance of a task.
B. Several exceptions apply to the gift law, including items totaling $3.00 or less in
value and informational material relevant to a public servant's official functions.
Questions concerning gift law should be directed to the City Attorney or the Iowa Ethics
and Campaign Disclosure Board.
2.7 Council Meeting Decorum
A. The presiding officer shall preserve order and decorum, prevent attacks on
personalities and the impugning of members' motives, confine members in deliberation
and debate to the question under discussion, and decide all questions of order.
B. Every member of the public and every Council member desiring to speak shall
address the presiding officer, only upon recognition by the presiding officer, and shall
confine comments to the question under debate, avoiding inappropriate language and
personal attacks.
2.8 Speaking During Public Meetings
A. When two or more Council members address the presiding officer at once, the
presiding officer shall name the member who is to speak. Council members shall
refrain from discourse while another member or the presiding officer is speaking. Cell
phone use shall be prohibited during any City Council meeting. Exceptions may be
granted at the discretion of the presiding officer.
B. Council members shall only speak once until each member choosing to speak shall
have spoken.
C. Council members shall only have the floor for a maximum of three minutes each
time they have the floor.
D. The presiding officer may make a call to order if a Council member violates rules of
decorum, and upon such a call, the Council member shall immediately cease speaking.
The Council member may appeal to the presiding officer for an opportunity to explain
the remarks. If no appeal is made, the decision of the presiding officer shall be
conclusive, but if the member shall appeal from the decision of the presiding officer, the
Council shall decide the question without debate by majority vote.
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CHAPTER 3
MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
3.1 Quorum
A majority of the whole number of members of the Council to which the City is entitled
shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. The number of members needed for a
quorum of the Waterloo City Council is four (4). Less than a quorum may adjourn and
compel the attendance of members. Waterloo Code of Ordinances 1-4-2(a).
3.2 All Meetings and Records Open to the Public
A. All meetings of the Council, meetings of the City's permanent boards, commissions,
standing committees, and all temporary, advisory, and ad hoc committees shall comply
with Iowa Code Chapter 21, Iowa Open Meetings Law, and Chapter 22, Iowa Open
Records Law.
B. All meeting agendas shall be legally posted on the City website and on the lobby
wall, directly outside the City Clerk's Office located on the first floor of Waterloo City
Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, and shall be timely furnished to those media enterprises that
have filed a written request for notice with the City.
3.3 Method of Keeping Minutes
A. Minutes of all meetings shall be maintained by the City Clerk as a permanent record
and shall be available for viewing by any member of the public during normal City Hall
business hours as soon as the minutes of the meeting are complete. Minutes shall be
made available no later than the close of business on the Friday prior to the next regular
Council meeting.
B. Minutes shall include all information required by Iowa Code § 21.3, including "the
date, time and place, the members present, and the action taken at each meeting. The
minutes shall show the results of each vote taken and information sufficient to indicate
the vote of each member present." A record shall be made of the names and
addresses of persons addressing Council and a summary of their remarks.
C. Council members shall notify the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting if a
correction to the previous meeting's minutes is suggested to allow the City Clerk time to
verify that such a correction is required.
3.4 Order of Seating
Council members shall occupy the respective seats in the Council Chambers assigned
to them by the Mayor.
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3.5 Regular Council Meetings
A. All regular meetings of the Council shall be held in the Harold E. Getty Council
Chambers at City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m. on the second
and fourth Monday of each month, unless determined by Council resolution to hold a
meeting at another location and or time. If a regular Council meeting falls on a holiday
observed by the City, the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day that is not a
holiday at the same hour and location. Meetings shall be cancelled by resolution.
Notice of a change of meeting location shall be given to the public by publication.
B. The Council may adjourn to any meeting date or time it may deem appropriate, with
proper public notice, to complete unfinished agenda items.
3.6 Closed Session
A. Iowa Code § 21.5 outlines specific instances where cities are allowed to discuss city
business in closed session prior to voting on the matter in open session. Before
entering into closed session, the City Attorney will make a statement to the Council and
public noting the reason for adjourning to closed session and that the reason complies
with a specific section of Iowa Code. Council must then make an affirmative, public
vote equal to the lesser of two-thirds of the members of the body or all of the members
present at the meeting to enter into closed session. Once in closed session, discussion
must remain germane to the topic for discussion listed on the agenda. Final action on
any item must take place in open session.
B. Matters discussed in closed session are sensitive in nature, where public disclosure
of such information may be detrimental to the City. Elected officials and city staff shall
follow the Confidential Information Policy found in Chapter 8 with respect to matters
discussed and information presented in closed session meetings.
3.7 Special Council Meetings
A. Special meetings may be called to deal with important matters that may arise
between regular meetings that require action by the Council prior to the next regular
meeting. Special meetings of the Council may be called by the Mayor or by any four (4)
Council members, by serving a written notice of the special meeting to the City Clerk not
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Only such business may be transacted at a
special meeting of the Council as is mentioned or referred to in the notice of the
meeting. Special meetings of the Council shall be held in the council chambers, unless
the Council by resolution designates a different place of meeting. Notice of such
change of meeting place shall be given to the public by publication.
B. The City Clerk shall deliver notice of the meeting to Council members via email and
to their city -issued mailbox no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Every attempt
must be made to confirm Council members are in receipt of the notice of special
meeting and are aware that said meeting is to take place.
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3.8 Work Session Meeting
A. Work session meetings are designed to review matters which are expected to come
before Council for formal action at a regular meeting or otherwise need study and
advance consideration by Council. Items to be considered shall be listed on the agenda
and will note approximate start time for each item following the first.
B. At work session meetings the Council shall receive information and presentation of
issues. Council members may ask questions and may request that certain information
be provided or issues be addressed when items are considered further at a later
session meeting or a regular or special meeting of the Council. Council may
recommend that matters under consideration be brought forward for formal action at a
regular or special meeting, that further study be conducted if appropriate, that matters
under consideration not be pursued further (except for matters requiring a public
hearing), or that modifications be made before a matter is considered further.
C. Council recommendations for future action, when necessary, shall be made in the
form of a motion and approved by a majority vote.
D. Public comment during work sessions is discouraged. The public may contact
Council members regarding a work session topic or submit written comment to the City
Clerk to keep on file and forward to the full Council.
3.9 Standing Committees of Council
The Mayor may create and appoint no fewer than three Council members to standing
committees of the Council. Committee members shall be appointed at the first meeting
in January or at the time a vacancy occurs. A chair shall be selected from the members
of the committee. Nothing shall preclude the Council from acting as deemed necessary
without the input of a committee in the case of an emergency to appropriately and
properly conduct the business of the City. Each of the following committees shall
specifically be assigned the following responsibilities and other duties as deemed
appropriate:
1. Finance Committee: This committee shall review travel requests, budget line item
amendments, expenditure pre -authorizations, and refund requests for sanitation
services as outlined by the City of Waterloo's Accounting Policies and
Procedures Manual. The committee shall meet prior to each regular session.
3.10 Special Committees
A. The Mayor or a quorum of the Council may appoint members to temporary advisory
or ad hoc committees consisting of Council members, staff, and/or private citizens, as
deemed desirable and necessary to assist and advise the Mayor or Council in their
work. Members of Council -appointed committees are required to abide by Iowa Open
Meeting Laws.
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B. The special committee shall prepare and deliver a final report of its findings to the
Mayor if created by the Mayor or Council if created by the Council. The special
committee shall be considered discharged upon delivery of the final report.
3.11 Electronic Meeting
A meeting of a governmental body may be conducted electronically only when a
meeting in person is impossible or impractical and only if:
A. The persons participating in the meeting at each location can hear and be heard
by all other participants, provided that if any participant is hearing impaired other
suitable means of communication are provided. Also see Section 3.14.
B. The governmental body provides public access to the conversation of the
meeting to the extent reasonably possible.
C. The governmental body complies with Iowa Code § 21.4. For the purpose of this
paragraph, the place of the meeting is the place from which the communication
originates or where public access is provided to the conversation.
D. Minutes are kept of the meeting. The minutes shall include a statement
explaining why a meeting in person was impossible or impractical. Iowa Code §
21.8.
3.12 Informal Meetings
Council members may hold meetings other than those outlined in this chapter and in the
City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances. At such informal meetings, no legislative
business may be transacted, and City business cannot be discussed if four Council
members are present unless there has been compliance with open meeting laws. At
informal meetings where a quorum is not present, Council may receive informational
briefings from staff, make site visits, receive public comments, or engage in informal
discussion.
3.13 Council Member Absence
Council members who are unable to attend a scheduled meeting shall notify the Mayor
and City Clerk prior to the meeting.
3.14 Council Participation via Telephone
A Council member who is physically unable to attend a meeting may participate via
telephone. They must provide a reliable telephone number, a quiet environment, join
the meeting by 5:30 p.m., and must remain on the phone for the entire meeting.
3.15 Order of Business for Regular Meetings
A. Business for a regular meeting may be ordered as follows:
Roll Call
Prayer or Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended
Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting
Presentations/Recognitions
Public comment
Consent Agenda (The Consent Agenda is reserved for routine resolutions and
motions, acted upon by roll call vote on a single motion without separate discussion.
Council shall either vote yea or nay when the roll is called. Council may remove an
item from the Consent Agenda and consider it separately.)
Items that may appear on the Consent Agenda include:
1. Resolution of bills
2. Setting date of public hearing
3. Assessment cancellation
4. Water kill
5. CLURA/CURA applications
6. Waiver for a concrete driveway application
7. Parade route/street closure
8. Noise variance
9. Travel request approval
10. License/Permit approval
11. Board/Commission/Employee appointments
12. Bonds
Remainder of the Agenda:
1. Public Hearings
2. Resolutions
3. Ordinances
4. Other Council Business (Reserved for approval of non -routine motions and
revocation hearings.)
5. Executive Session
6. Adjournment
B. The Mayor or Council shall have the authority to vary from this schedule to expedite
the conduct of business or accommodate persons having business to be considered by
Council.
3.16 Affirmative Motions
All motions, resolutions, ordinances will be listed on the agenda in the form of an
affirmative motion to enact, adopt, approve or other appropriate language. The Council
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members who move and second the motion are not required to vote in favor of the item
during the roll call or voice vote.
3.17 Placing Items on the Agenda
A. All agenda items and supporting materials are due to the City Clerk's Office by 10:00
a.m. on the Wednesday preceding the regular Council meeting. The process for adding
items to the agenda varies for staff, Council, and the Mayor. Below are rules for adding
items to the agenda.
1. Mayor and Staff: Mayor and staff members shall submit agenda items using the
agenda management software.
2. Council: Council members shall submit agenda items to the Mayor and must do
so by the deadline listed in Section A. Items submitted by Council shall be
reviewed by the City Attorney, City Clerk, or appropriate staff and be placed on a
work session agenda for discussion and review prior to being placed on the
regular agenda for a vote.
B. The finalized agenda and packet shall be available to the public at the close of
business of the Friday preceding the Council meeting. The Mayor has final approval of
all items listed on the agenda. Once finalized, the Mayor may withdraw any item prior to
the Council meeting and must do so in writing in the form of an amendment notice
provided to Council at the start of the meeting. The amendment notice must include a
reason for withdrawing the item. Council may choose to keep the item on the agenda
by a majority vote.
CHAPTER 4
TAKING ACTION WITH MOTIONS
4.1 Classification of Motions
A. Main Motions: A main motion is one that independently presents an idea for
consideration. Only one main motion can be considered at a given time, and such a
motion, when introduced, excludes all other main motions until it has been voted upon
or disposed of otherwise.
B. Subsidiary Motions: A subsidiary motion is one growing out of and applied to another
motion already under consideration, to assist the Council in handling the main motion.
Their existence as motions depends entirely upon the principal motion to which they are
subordinate. Adoption of a subsidiary motion in some way changes the status of a main
motion without adopting or expressly rejecting it. Examples are motions to amend,
postpone, and lay on the table. Such motions must be voted upon before voting upon
the motion to which they apply.
C. Privileged Motions: A privileged motion is one that deals with special matters of
immediate and overriding importance such that it takes precedence over all other
motions. Such motions have no connection with the motion under consideration.
Example are motions to call for orders of the day (i.e., follow the agenda), recess,
adjournment, and raising a question of privilege. A privileged motion sets aside
temporarily any business under consideration.
D. Incidental Motions: An incidental motion is one growing out of another motion
already under consideration. An incidental motion typically relates to the manner of
handling a pending motion, such as matters of proper procedure, voting, and providing
or obtaining information. Such a motion must be disposed of before the main motion or
other business under consideration. The Council member who submits the item shall
have the right to speak first.
4.2 Progress of Motions
A. A Council member addresses the presiding officer and, once recognized, has the
floor and is the only member entitled to present or discuss a motion. A motion is
introduced in the form, "I move that" or "I make a motion to" followed by a statement of
the proposal. Aside from very brief explanatory remarks, it is not permissible to discuss
the merits of a motion prior to, or immediately following, the formal proposal of the
motion. All discussion must wait until the presiding officer has stated the motion and
has asked for discussion.
B. Another Council member, without addressing the presiding officer, may second the
motion. Seconding the motion is merely an indication that the Council member
seconding it wishes the matter to come to the Council for consideration. If no one
seconds the motion, it fails due to lack of a second.
C. After the motion has been formally stated by the presiding officer, any Council
member has a right to discuss the issue. Council members desiring to discuss must
obtain the floor in the same manner as when presenting a motion.
D. When all Council members who desire to discuss the question have done so, the
presiding officer may put the motion to a vote. The presiding officer will ask for a voice
vote or, if appropriate, proceed to instruct the City Clerk to take a roll call vote.
E. The presiding officer formally announces the result of the vote, stating whether the
motion passed or failed. As soon as the vote has been announced, another motion is in
order.
4.3 Amendments to Motions
A. An amendment to a motion changes a motion by adding to, taking from, or altering
the motion. The purpose of the motion to amend is to add clarity to the motion on the
table.
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B. Methods of Amending Motions:
1. By Addition or Insertion: To add something to the motion which it did not contain.
2. By Eliminating or By Striking Out: To subtract or eliminate something from a
motion that was originally a part of the motion.
3. By Substitution: This method is a combination of the first two (2) methods, since
in amending by substitution something is stricken out and something inserted in
its place. The substitution may consist of a word, a phrase, a clause, or an
entirely new motion.
C. Progress of Amendments:
1. Amendments of the first rank. This is an amendment to the motion.
2. Amendments of the second rank. This is an amendment to the amendment.
This type of amendment must modify and relate directly to the amendment and
not to the main motion. Otherwise, it is out of order.
4.4 Order of Voting
A. Amendments are voted upon in inverse order; that is, the amendment of the second
rank is disposed of first.
B. Discussion is held and the vote taken upon the amendment to the amendment.
C. Discussion is held and the vote taken upon the amendment to the motion.
D. When the vote on the amendments have been taken, discussion upon the original or
the main motion as amended is held and, when completed, a vote is taken upon the
original or main motion as amended.
CHAPTER 5
LEGISLATION AND VOTING
5.1 Presiding Officer
A. The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council. In the Mayor's absence, the
Mayor Pro Tem shall be the presiding officer. The Mayor Pro Tem shall immediately
relinquish the chair upon arrival of the Mayor. In the absence of the Mayor and the
Mayor Pro Tem the City Clerk shall call the meeting to order, and a temporary presiding
officer shall then be selected by majority vote of the Council members present. Upon
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arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, the temporary presiding officer shall immediately
relinquish the chair.
B. The major functions of the presiding officer during Council sessions are generally to:
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Announce the order of business as provided in the agenda.
3. State motions on "the table" and who opens debate.
4. Put motions to a vote, when appropriate.
5. Announce the Council's decision on all subjects.
6. Prevent irrelevant or frivolous debate or discussion.
7. Maintain order and decorum.
8. Decide all questions of order.
9. Enforce the Council's rules of procedure.
10. Recognize right of Council to appeal parliamentary procedure.
C. A member of Council may appeal a parliamentary decision made by the presiding
officer. If an appeal is made, Council shall decide the question by a majority vote.
5.2 Debate and Voting
A. The Mayor as presiding officer may debate, but may not make, a motion or vote.
The Mayor Pro Tem as presiding officer or a temporary presiding officer may debate,
vote as a regular Council member, and retain all the powers of a Council member. The
presiding officer is subject to the limitations of debate that are imposed on all Council
members.
B. The Mayor Pro Tem or a temporary presiding officer shall be counted as a Council
member when determining whether a quorum exists.
C. The Mayor Pro Tem or temporary presiding officer shall affix his or her signature on
documents that require the Mayor's signature. With regard to measures passed by the
Council, the Mayor Pro Tem may sign the measure or may take no action as provided
by Iowa Code § 380.6(3), in which case the measure becomes effective pursuant to
said Section. However, the Mayor Pro Tem or temporary presiding officer shall not
have the power to veto a measure. In the event the Mayor Pro Tem or temporary
presiding officer takes no action on a measure and the Mayor resumes his or her office
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within fourteen days of the measure's passage by the Council, the Mayor may sign or
veto the measure within the fourteen -day period.
5.3 Official Action
City Council shall exercise power only in a duly convened meeting by passing a motion,
a resolution, an amendment, or an ordinance. No motion, resolution, amendment, or
ordinance shall be debated unless it receives a second. Instructions for making motions
are located in Chapter 4 and a chart of motions can be found in Appendix A.
5.4 Motion
A. A motion is a measure passed by the Council directing that a specific action be
taken on behalf of the municipality. A motion becomes effective upon passage. A
motion, once approved and entered into the record, is the equivalent of a resolution in
those instances where a resolution is not required by law.
B. No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded. When a motion is seconded, it
shall be stated by the Mayor before debate, and every motion shall be reduced to
writing if required by the Mayor or any councilperson. Waterloo Code of Ordinances 1-
4-3(D)(1).
C. After a motion or resolution is stated by the Mayor, it shall be deemed to be in
possession of the Council, but may be withdrawn at any time before decision; however,
if any amendment has been proposed or adopted, the motion or resolution shall not be
withdrawn without the consent of the mover of the amendment. Waterloo Code of
Ordinances 1-4-3(D) (2).
D. If a question in debate contains several distinct propositions, any member may have
the question divided when the sense admits of it, prior to the vote thereon. Waterloo
Code of Ordinances 1-4-3(D)(3).
E. In all cases where a resolution or a motion is entered on the minutes of the Council,
the name of the Council member moving the resolution or motion shall also be entered.
Waterloo Code of Ordinances 1-4-3(D)(4).
5.5 Resolution
A. A resolution is a formal statement of policy or order for action. Council action shall
be taken by resolution when required by law and in those instances where an
expression of policy more formal than a motion is desired, or where a more complete
written record is appropriate.
B. Resolutions require one reading and the approval of a majority of all of the members
of the Council. They become effective once signed by the Mayor and are subject to the
Mayor's power to veto or take no action.
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5.6 Ordinance
A. An ordinance is a legislative act prescribing a general, uniform, and permanent rule
of conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the municipality. Council action shall be
taken by ordinance when required by law or to prescribe permanent rules of conduct
that continue in force until repealed or amended. The Council may amend any
ordinance it deems appropriate by following paragraph D of this section.
B. All ordinances require three readings to adopt. The second reading must be at least
five days after the first reading unless waived. Upon a vote of not less than three-
fourths of all of the members of the Council, the rule requiring the second or third
readings of an ordinance may be suspended so that Council may proceed with final
adoption of the ordinance following its first reading. Council members shall give
consideration to matters of public safety, economic development, and time sensitive
issues when deciding to suspend the rules.
C. An ordinance signed by the Mayor becomes effective when the ordinance or a
summary of the ordinance is published, unless a subsequent effective date is provided
within the ordinance or amendment.
D. The following procedure shall be followed for adopting an ordinance:
1. The ordinance must be reviewed by the City Attorney or the City Clerk, then be
placed on a work session agenda for review by Council. A draft of the ordinance
must be included in the council packet. Unless further discussion is required, the
ordinance will be placed on the regular meeting agenda the following Monday.
2. The title of each ordinance shall in all cases be read prior to its passage. A
Council member may make a motion to amend language in the ordinance prior to
the adoption of the first reading. The City Attorney or City Clerk will make a
determination of whether the material language of the amendment is appropriate
prior to Council members taking a vote. Following approval of the first reading,
Council members cannot make motions to amend the proposed ordinance to
make material changes to the language. Non -substantive edits such as
corrections for spelling or punctuation errors shall be allowed.
3. If an ordinance fails at any stage of its adoption, the ordinance shall be
considered defeated.
4. Traffic and zoning ordinance changes are not required to be placed on a
work session for discussion prior to a vote on the regular agenda.
E. In all cases of adoption, repeal or amendment of an ordinance, the ayes and nays
shall be taken and entered on record, but a failure thus to enter them shall not invalidate
the action of the Council. In all other cases, if any member of the Council requires it,
and his motion is seconded, the ayes and nays on any question shall be taken and
entered upon the minutes. Waterloo Code of Ordinances 1-4-3(E).
5.7 Mayor's Role in Approving Legislation
A. The Mayor may veto an ordinance, amendment, or resolution within fourteen days
after passage. The mayor shall explain the reasons for the veto in a written message to
the Council at the time of the veto. Within thirty days after the Mayor's veto, the Council
may pass the measure again by a vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members
of the Council. If the Mayor vetoes an ordinance, amendment, or resolution, and the
Council repasses the measure after the Mayor's veto, a resolution becomes effective
immediately upon re -passage, and an ordinance or amendment becomes effective
when the ordinance or a summary thereof is published, unless a subsequent effective
date is provided within the ordinance or amendment.
B. If the Mayor takes no action on an ordinance, amendment, or resolution, a resolution
becomes effective fourteen days after the date of passage. An ordinance or
amendment becomes effective when the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance is
published, but not sooner than fourteen days after the date of passage, unless a
subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment.
5.8 Tie Vote
When a tie vote occurs, the motion fails.
5.9 Motion to Postpone
Postponing an item or a motion to a specific date and time ensures that the item or
motion will be on the agenda at the adopted date and time. Any item or motion which is
to be considered at the next meeting should be postponed to that meeting rather than
tabled.
5.10 Abstentions
All Council members are required to vote on an item unless they have a direct interest,
in which case, they shall abstain from voting. A direct interest could be a familial,
business, or financial tie to an agenda item. The City Attorney is available to help
Council members decide if they should abstain on any issue. Abstentions shall only be
used in the case of a conflict of interest. An abstention declared for any reason other
than a conflict of interest shall be recorded as a vote in the affirmative.
5.11 Conflict of Interest
A. Public meetings and formal action during those meetings are occurrences where
appearances are as important as substance. The test of whether the appearance of a
conflict of interest is present is as follows: "Would a disinterested person, having been
apprised of the totality of a Council member's personal interest in a matter being acted
upon, be reasonably justified in thinking that partiality may exist?"
B. Any Council member present at any meeting may disqualify themselves or abstain
from voting in case of a conflict of interest, in which case the disqualification shall be
publicly declared and a record made thereof.
C. A conflict of interest shall be recorded in the minutes as an abstention and the vote
shall be calculated based on the number of members not disqualified based on the
conflict.
D. Prior to taking office each Council member must complete a conflict of interest
declaration form. Said forms shall be filed with the Chief Financial Officer, and Council
members shall be required to disclose additional conflicts of interest as they arise
thereafter.
5.12 Conflict of Interest Protests
Anyone seeking to disqualify a Council member from participating in a decision based
on a conflict of interest must raise the challenge as soon as the basis for disqualification
is made known or reasonably should have been made known prior to the issuance of
the decision. Appeals shall be made to the presiding officer who will then confer with
the City Attorney.
5.13 Motion to Reconsider
A. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the same meeting of the Council
or at the first meeting held thereafter. A motion for reconsideration being once made
and decided in the negative, shall not be renewed before the next meeting. A motion to
reconsider must be made by a member who voted on the prevailing side, or by those
who were absent and did not vote upon the motion to be reconsidered. The motion
may be seconded by any Council member.
B. If a motion to reconsider is not made at the first meeting after the meeting at which
the item failed, the item shall be considered defeated.
C. A motion to reconsider cannot be made to an affirmative vote on a contract after the
other party to the contract has been notified of the affirmative vote.
5.14 Motion to Rescind
A. Council members may rescind any vote by a majority vote, provided notice of the
motion has been given at the previous meeting. If notice was not provided at a previous
meeting, a vote may be rescinded by a two-thirds vote. Staff may place a motion to
rescind on the agenda when it is procedurally necessary to rescind a vote.
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5.15 Parliamentary Rules to Govern
In all cases not provided for herein, the usual parliamentary rules which govern
parliamentary bodies shall govern the city Council, where they are applicable. Waterloo
Code of Ordinances, 1-4-3(H).
CHAPTER 6
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
6.1 General Rules for Public Participation
A. Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend Council meetings, but it
does not require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings. The
public is required to follow the rules listed in this chapter when speaking during a regular
Council meeting.
1. At the presiding officer's discretion, individuals may address the presiding officer
by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the presiding officer, shall
state their name, address and group affiliation (if appropriate) and speak clearly
into the microphone.
2. Comments must be germane and refrain from personal, impertinent, or
slanderous remarks.
3. Individuals are required to register when speaking during the public comment
portion of the agenda but do not have to register to speak during public hearings
or agenda items.
4. Cell phones and electronic devices shall be set to silent prior to the start of the
meeting.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the
Clerk's Office at 319-291-4323.
6.2 Public Comment
A. The public comment portion of the agenda provides members of the public an
opportunity to speak during Council meetings about topics not listed on the Council
agenda or committee agendas. Council members shall refrain from speaking during
this time. Individuals shall speak one (1) time on one (1) issue only for a maximum of
two (2) minutes only if they have registered with the City Clerk's Office no later than
4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting. Individuals who have not registered shall
not be permitted to speak during the public comment portion of the agenda.
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B. Individuals shall only speak on matters not listed on the Council or committee
meeting agendas. Any matter presented to the Council will be directed to the presiding
officer and addressed, if necessary, after the meeting.
6.3 Public Hearings
Individuals may speak during public comment portion of the public hearing for a
maximum of three (3) minutes or may submit written comments to the City Clerk by 4:00
p.m. on the day of the public hearing. Groups of citizens with similar viewpoints are
encouraged to select a representative to share the viewpoint of the group.
6.4 Public Speaking During Agenda Items
At the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak when the Council
discusses agenda items for a maximum of three (3) minutes. This section does not
apply to businesses or parties directly involved in the resolution or ordinance, public
hearings, or consent agenda items.
6.5 Violating Rules of Public Participation and Sergeant at Arms
Violations of the rules for public participation shall be handled at the presiding officer's
discretion. The Chief of Police or designee shall serve as the Sergeant at Arms for
meetings of the Council. The presiding officer may direct the Sergeant at Arms to eject
anyone from the Council meeting for disruptions of any kind.
CHAPTER 7
CITY OF WATERLOO ELECTED OFFICIAL CODE OF ETHICS
7.1 Purpose
A. The citizens and businesses of Waterloo deserve a fair, ethical, and accountable
local government, which has earned the public's full confidence for integrity. The
effective functioning of democratic government requires that public officials, both
elected and appointed, comply with both the letter and spirit of the laws and policies
affecting the operations of government. Public officials are to be independent, impartial
and fair in their judgment and actions. Public office is to be used for the public good,
not for personal gain. Public deliberations and processes are to be conducted openly,
unless legally confidential, with due respect and civility towards each other.
B. To this end, the Waterloo City Council has adopted a Code of Ethics for elected
officials to assure public confidence in the integrity of local government and its fair
operation.
7.2 Implementation
As an expression of the standards of conduct for elected officials expected by the City,
the Code of Ethics is intended to be self -enforcing. It therefore becomes most effective
when members understand its provisions. For this reason, ethical standards shall be
included in the regular orientations for Mayor and Council. Elected officials entering
office shall sign a statement affirming they have read and understood the City of
Waterloo Code of Ethics.
7.3 Act in the Public Interest
Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern,
elected officials will work for the common good of the people of Waterloo, and they will
assure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims and transactions coming before
the Council. Elected officials hold their positions as a public trust, and Waterloo
residents have a right to expect that all elected officials will place loyalty in the United
States Constitution, Iowa Constitution, state and local laws, and ethical principles above
private interests. Elected officials shall not use public office for private gain, shall act
impartially, and not give preferential treatment to any private organization or individual.
Government decisions and policies shall be made in the proper channels of the
governmental structure
7.4 Comply with the Law
Elected officials shall comply with the laws of the United States, the State of Iowa, and
the City of Waterloo in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but
are not limited to: the United States and Iowa constitutions, City ordinances and
policies, laws pertaining to conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial
disclosures, human resources policies, and open processes of government.
7.5 Conduct of Members
The professional and personal conduct of elected officials must be above reproach and
avoid impropriety. They shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal
attacks upon the character or motives of other elected officials, board or commission
members, city staff, or members of the public, acknowledging the same with due
respect and civility.
7.6 Respect for Process
Elected officials shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes and rules of
order governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the
public, and implementation of policy decisions of the Council by City staff. In a public
meeting, elected officials are encouraged to deliberate both sides of an issue in a
respectful manner.
7.7 Conduct of Public Meetings
Elected officials shall prepare for public meetings; listen courteously and attentively to
all public discussions before the body, and focus on the business at hand. They shall
refrain from interrupting other speakers, making personal comments not germane to the
business of the body, or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings.
Cellphones shall be turned off and may only be used during recess or under
circumstances approved by the presiding officer. Elected officials shall avoid
preventable distractions during the meeting.
7.8 Conflict of Interest
A. In order to assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the common
good, Council members shall not use their official positions to influence government
decisions in which they have a material financial, business, or personal interest. See
Iowa Code §§ 686.2A and 362.5.
B. In accordance with the law, no Council member shall participate in the disposition of
any agenda item in which he or she is interested. For purposes of this section
"interested" includes any direct or indirect financial, business, or personal interest held
by a Council member or member of his/her family. Before any matter is heard, a
member having a conflict of interest shall state it and withdraw from participation and
discussion. If a Council member is unsure whether a conflict of interest exist, he or she
may request a determination by the City Attorney.
C. Newly elected officials shall file a conflict of interest disclosure form with the Chief
Financial Officer prior to the first Council meeting in January following the election.
7.9 Gifts and Favors
Elected officials shall not take any special advantage of services or opportunities for
personal gain, by virtue of their public office, that are not available to the public in
general. They shall refrain from accepting any gifts, favors or promises of future
benefits, which might compromise their independence of judgment or action or give the
appearance of being compromised. See Iowa Code §§ 686.22 et seq.
7.10 Confidential Information
Elected officials shall respect the confidentiality of information concerning the property,
personnel, or affairs of the City by following the Confidential Information Policy. They
shall neither disclose confidential information without proper legal authorization, nor use
such information to advance their personal, financial, or other private interests.
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7.11 Use of Public Resources
Elected officials shall not use public resources that are not available to the public in
general, such as City staff time, equipment, supplies, or facilities, for private gain or
personal purposes.
7.12 Advocacy
Elected officials shall represent the official policies or positions of the city to the best of
their ability when designated as delegates for this purpose. When presenting their
individual opinions and positions, elected officials shall explicitly state that their
individual opinions and positions do not represent the Council or the City of Waterloo,
nor will they allow the inference that they do.
7.13 Policy Role of Members
Elected officials shall respect and adhere to the mayor -council structure of Waterloo city
government as outlined by Iowa Code § 372.4.
7.14 Positive Work Place Environment
Elected officials shall support the maintenance of a positive and constructive work
environment for City employees and for citizens and businesses dealing with the City.
Council members shall recognize their special role in dealings with City employees and
must avoid creating the perception of inappropriate direction to staff.
7.15 Compliance and Enforcement
A. The City of Waterloo Code of Ethics expresses standards of ethical conduct
expected for all elected officials. Elected officials have the primary responsibility to
assure that ethical standards are understood and met, and that the public can continue
to have full confidence in the integrity of government.
B. If violation of the Code of Ethics is observed or discovered the alleged violation
should be referred to the Mayor. If the Mayor is involved the violation shall be referred
to the Mayor Pro Tem. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem shall ask the City Attorney to
investigate the allegation and report the findings to the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, as
applicable. It is the responsibility or the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, as applicable, to take
the next appropriate action. These actions can include, but are not limited to,
discussing and counseling the individual on the violations, recommending censure, or
referring the matter to the proper authority.
D. A violation of this Code of Ethics shall not be considered a basis for challenging the
validity of a Council decision.
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7.16 Member Statement Required
Elected officials shall sign the Member Statement found in Appendix B.
CHAPTER 8
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY
8.1 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish rules for elected officials concerning the
dissemination of confidential information and emphasize their duty to protect the city
from liability or financial loss by disseminating confidential information.
8.2 Scope
Confidential information shall include but not be limited to the following: Information
deemed confidential pursuant to Iowa Code § 22.5, information presented during closed
session meetings, and legal, personnel, property, and economic development matters.
Questions regarding whether information should remain confidential should be referred
to the City Attorney, City Clerk, or appropriate staff member.
8.3 Interpretation
This policy shall not be construed to prohibit reporting bona fide violations of law or city
policy to a proper authority or agency for investigation.
8.4 Confidential Information
A. Members shall respect the confidentiality of information concerning the property,
personnel, or affairs of the City. An elected official shall not knowingly disclose
information that they know or reasonably should know is confidential information,
regardless of the source of the information, without legal authorization. If an issue
arises as to whether information is confidential, the City Attorney shall provide a legal
opinion.
B. An elected official shall not knowingly use or disclose any information gained in the
course of or by reason of his or her official position, and which has not been made
public, to advance his or her financial interests or to further the financial interests of any
family member or business relationship.
C. Elected officials shall not disseminate information concerning pending or threatened
litigation to which the City is a party or threatened to be made a party, which could
reasonably be interpreted as an admission of liability on behalf of the City or which a
reasonable person would interpret as being prejudicial to the interests of the City,
unless compelled to do so by law.
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8.5 Closed Sessions
Information discussed or to be discussed in closed session is confidential, must remain
confidential, and is not to be discussed outside the closed session except during and
after discussion of the information in an open meeting during regular session, special
session, or work session of the City Council.
8.6 Violation
A. Disclosing confidential information may have detrimental effects on the City of
Waterloo including its finances and reputation, elected officials individually, staff
members, and citizens. Elected officials are encouraged to ask questions and seek and
heed the advice of city staff, insurance providers, and legal counsel when involved in
matters that are confidential in nature.
B. Complaints alleging violation of this policy shall be reported in writing to the Mayor,
or if the Mayor is involved, to the Mayor Pro Tem. The complaint must include specific,
detailed information to support the allegation. The complaint shall then be referred to
the City Attorney or appropriate staff member for investigation.
C. Violations of this policy may include but are not limited to the following penalties:
1. Censure: Censure is a formal and public condemnation of an elected official's
violation of this policy and is executed by a vote of the Council. Censure
should only be exercised when members can objectively prove a violation of
the policy has occurred and can ensure that further disclosure of confidential
information will not take place as a byproduct of censuring an elected official.
2. Willful Misconduct: Any disclosure of confidential information made without
proper legal authorization shall be considered as willful misconduct or
maladministration in office as defined by Iowa Code § 66.1A.
3. Personal Liability: An elected official may be personally liable if acts in the
performance of a duty are performed with malice or if willful, wanton and
reckless misconduct is proven as defined by Iowa Code § 670.12.
4. Exclusion from Liability Coverage: Liability arising out of any criminal, dishonest,
fraudulent, or malicious wrongful act, or any knowing violation of rights or laws,
committed by an elected official or with the consent or knowledge of the elected
official may be excluded from coverage under the City of Waterloo's liability
insurance.
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CHAPTER 9
CENSURE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
9.1 Purpose
Elected officials may pursue formal action in the form of censure to deter violations of
law and serious violations of adopted City policies.
9.2 Censure Defined
Censure is a formal resolution reprimanding a Council member or the Mayor for
specified conduct, generally a violation of law or of City policy where the violation of
policy is considered to be a serious offense. Censure should not follow an occasional
error in judgment, which occurs in good faith and is unintentional. Censure carries no
fine or suspension of the rights of the member or Mayor as an elected official, but a
censure is a punitive action that serves as a punishment for wrongdoing.
9.3 Complaint Procedure
A. Any two members of the City Council may submit, in writing to the City Clerk, a
complaint and request for a censure hearing concerning an alleged violation of law or
serious violation of City policies by another Council member or the Mayor. The
complaint shall provide specific allegations and supporting evidence of specific conduct
alleged to violate existing law or adopted City policies. The City Clerk shall place this
matter on the agenda for the next available regular City Council meeting.
B. A copy of the complaint and request for censure shall be provided to the accused
elected official as soon as possible following receipt, but not less than 24 hours prior to
the regular Council meeting at which the complaint and request for an investigation will
be considered.
9.4 Resolution Authorizing Investigation
At the Council meeting in which the investigation will be considered, the Council
members who did not submit the complaint and the Council members who are not the
subject of the censure complaint may, by resolution, direct the censure to proceed by
forming a Censure Investigation Committee to investigate the allegation. Only Council
members who are not the subject of the complaint shall vote. The resolution must
receive a unanimous vote of the remaining members of Council.
9.5 Censure Investigation Committee
A. If the resolution passes a Censure Investigation Committee shall be appointed to
review the complaint as set forth in this chapter. The Mayor shall appoint Council
members to the committee and shall serve on the committee, but if the Mayor submitted
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the complaint or is the subject of the complaint, the Mayor Pro Tem shall serve on the
committee and appoint its members. If both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem have
submitted the complaint or are the subjects of the complaint, the Council member with
the longest tenure, and who is not the subject of the complaint, shall serve on the
committee and appoint members to the committee. Council members who submitted the
complaint or are the subject of the complaint shall not serve on the Censure
Investigation Committee. No more than three Council members shall serve on the
committee.
B. The Censure Investigation Committee shall review the allegations of the complaint,
conduct an investigation into the allegations of the complaint, and prepare a report and
recommendation on the complaint to the full City Council.
C. The City Clerk shall be assigned to post public meeting notices of the committee and
take minutes of each meeting. Minutes of the committee shall be included as part of the
report listed in paragraph E below. The City Attorney shall be assigned to assist the
committee with the investigation as may be necessary and ensure due process with the
proceedings.
D. The Censure Investigation Committee may be staffed by other employees as may
be necessary to assist in its investigation and report to the Council.
E. Upon completion of its review of the complaint and any investigation, the committee
shall determine if, considering all the facts and evidence, there are reasonable grounds
that the alleged violation of law or serious violation of adopted City policy occurred. The
Censure Investigation Committee shall make a written report to the Council stating the
specific law or policy alleged to have been violated, and summarizing the complaint,
evidence, and the results of any additional investigation. The Censure Investigation
Committee shall also make a recommendation to the Council that the complaint is
supported by sufficient evidence of a violation of law or serious violation of adopted City
policy to warrant a censure hearing, or, alternatively, that the complaint is not supported
by sufficient evidence of a violation of law or serious violation of adopted City policy to
warrant a Council censure hearing.
F. If the Censure Investigation Committee determines the allegations are supported
and a censure hearing is warranted, the committee shall direct the City Clerk to forward
its report and recommendation to the entire City Council and set the matter for a public
censure hearing before the Council. If the Censure Investigation Committee concludes
that the allegations are not supported and a censure hearing is not warranted, the
Censure Investigation Committee shall direct the City Clerk to forward the committee's
report and recommendation to the entire Council, and no further action on the complaint
will be taken.
9.6 Censure Hearing
A. The City Council shall pass a resolution setting the date of the censure hearing and
place on file the report and recommendation of the Censure Investigation Committee.
The censure hearing must occur at least thirty days after the date the hearing is set.
B. The elected official subject to the censure is entitled to due process of law. This
requires notice be served not less than fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing.
C. At the hearing, the person that is the subject of the complaint shall be given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence to refute the allegations.
D. A City Council decision to censure must be adopted by resolution. The resolution
must list the findings, based on substantial evidence, that the person accused has
engaged in conduct that constitutes a violation of law or a serious violation of an
adopted City policy. The resolution must be affirmed by at least five affirmative votes of
the Council. The accused Council member or Mayor shall not participate in
deliberations after the public hearing is closed or in any vote by the City Council on the
proposed censure.
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APPENDIX A
CHART OF MOTIONS
A.1 Main Motions
These motions are listed in order of precedence. A motion can be introduced if it is
higher on the chart than the pending motion. The § column indicates the section from
Robert's Rules.
§
PURPOSE:
YOU SAY:
INTERRUPT?
2ND?
DEBATE?
AMEND?
VOTE?
§10
Bring
business
before
assembly (a
main motion)
I move that
[or "to"] ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
§11
Kill main
motion
I move that
the motion
be
postponed
indefinitely
No
Yes
Yes
No
Majority
§12
Modify
wording of
motion
I move to
amend the
motion by ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
§13
Refer to
committee
I move to
refer the
motion to ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
§14
Postpone to a
certain time
I move to
postpone the
motion to ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Majority
§15
Limit or
extend debate
I move that
debate be
limited to ...
No
Yes
No
Yes
2/3
§16
Close debate
I move the
previous
question
No
Yes
No
No
2/3
§17
Lay aside
temporarily
I move to lay
the question
on the table
No
Yes
No
No
Majority
§18
Make follow
agenda
I call for the
orders of the
day
Yes
No
No
No
None
§19
Register
complaint
I rise to a
question of
privilege
Yes
No
No
No
None
§20
Take break
I move to
recess for ...
No
Yes
No
Yes
Majority
§21
Close meeting
I move to
adjourn
No
Yes
No
No
Majority
A.2 Incidental Motions
No order of precedence. These motions arise incidentally and are decided immediately.
§
PURPOSE:
YOU SAY:
INTERRUPT?
2ND?
DEBATE?
AMEND?
VOTE?
§23
Enforce rules
Point of Order
Yes
No
No
No
None
§24
Submit matter
to assembly
I appeal from the
decision of the
chair
Yes
Yes
Varies
No
Majority
§25
Suspend
parliamentary
rules
I move to
suspend the
parliamentary
rules
No
Yes
No
No
2/3
§26
Avoid main
motion
altogether
I object to the
consideration of
the question
Yes
No
No
No
2/3
§27
Divide motion
I move to divide
the question
No
Yes
No
Yes
Majority
§29
Demand a
rising vote
I move for a rising
vote
Yes
No
No
No
None
§33
Parliamentary
law question
Parliamentary
inquiry
Yes if urgent
No
No
No
None
§33
Request for
information
Point of
information
Yes if urgent
No
No
No
None
A.3 Motions That Bring a Question Again Before the Assembly.
No order of precedence. Introduce only when nothing else is pending.
§
PURPOSE:
YOU SAY:
INTERRUPT?
2ND?
DEBATE?
AMEND?
VOTE?
§34
Take matter
from table
I move to
take from the
table ...
No
Yes
No
No
Majority
§35
Cancel
previous
action
I move to
rescind ...
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
2/3 or
Majority
with
notice
§37
Reconsider
motion
I move to
reconsider ...
No
Yes
Varies
No
Majority
op
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APPENDIX B
CITY OF WATERLOO ELECTED OFFICIAL CODE OF ETHICS
MEMBER STATEMENT
As an elected official of the City of Waterloo, I agree to uphold the Code of Ethics for
elected officials adopted by the City and conduct myself by the following model of
excellence. I will:
1. Recognize the worth of individual members and appreciate their individual
talents, perspectives, and contributions.
2. Help create an atmosphere of respect and civility where individual members, City
staff and the public are free to express their ideas and work to their full potential.
3. Conduct my personal and public affairs with honesty, integrity, fairness and
respect for others.
4. Respect the dignity and privacy of individuals and organizations.
5. Keep the common good as my highest purpose and focus on achieving
constructive solutions for the public benefit.
6. Avoid and discourage conduct that is divisive or harmful to the best interests of
Waterloo.
7. Recognize and uphold a duty of loyalty to the City of Waterloo.
I affirm that I have read, understood, and will, to the best of my ability, uphold the City of
Waterloo Code of Ethics and my oath of office.
Signature Date
Printed Name
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Revisions to Title 1 of the Waterloo City Code
First Draft to Council — 5/31/2019
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 OFFICIAL CITY CODE 2
CHAPTER 2 MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND SEAL 5
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PENALTY 6
CHAPTER 4 CITY COUNCIL 7
CHAPTER 5 MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS 13
Article A. City Clerk 14
Article B. City Attorney 16
Article C. Chief Financial Officer 17
CHAPTER 6 MUNICIPAL DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS 20
Article A. Division of Arts And Leisure 21
Article B. Division of Community Planning and Development 22
Article C. Division of Public Works 23
Article D. Airport 26
Article E. Fire Rescue 26
Article F. Human Resources 28
Article G. Human Rights Commission 28
Article H. Library 28
Article I. Police Department 29
Article J. Technology Services 31
CHAPTER 7 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 46
CHAPTER 8 MUNICIPAL FINANCES 63
Article A. Hotel and Motel Tax 67
Note: Words in red with a strike through effect are proposed deletions. Words in blue with an underline
effect are proposed additions.
CHAPTER 1
OFFICIAL CITY CODE
1-1-1: CODE DESIGNATED:
1-1-2: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION, DEFINITIONS:
1-1-3: CATCHLINES:
1-1-4: EFFECT OF REPEALS:
1-1-5: ALTERING THE CODE:
1-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
1-1-7: SEVERABILITY:
1-1-1: CODE DESIGNATED:
The ordinances embraced in the following titles, chapters and sections constitute and are
designated the CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, and may be so cited. (1970
Code, § 1-1)
1-1-2: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION, DEFINITIONS:
In the construction of this code, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction
would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the city council or repugnant to the context of
the provisions:
CITY: The city of Waterloo, Iowa, and extended to its several officers, agents and employees.
CITY ATTORNEY: The chief legal officer of the city, ,and includes the city solicitor.
CITY CLERK: The city clerk of the city.
COMPUTING TIME; HOLIDAYS: In computing time, the first day shall be excluded and the
last included, unless the last day falls on Sunday, in which case the time prescribed shall be
extended so as to include the whole of the following Monday; provided that, whenever the last
day for the commencement of any action or proceedings, the filing of any pleading or motion in
a pending action or proceedings or the perfecting or filing of any appeal from the decision of any
court, board, commission or official falls on a Saturday, a Sunday or any recognized legal
holiday, the time therefor shall be extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday,
Sunday or such legal holiday.
COUNTY: The county of Black Hawk in the state of Iowa.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: Whenever a provision appears requiring an officer of the city
to do some act or make certain inspections, it is to be construed to authorize the officer to
designate, delegate and authorize subordinates to perform the required act or make the required
inspection unless the terms of the provision or section designate otherwise.
GENDER: Words importing the masculine gender only shall maybe extended to females.
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JOINT AUTHORITY: Words giving a joint authority to three (3) or more public officers or
other persons shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of them, unless it is
otherwise expressed.
LAND, REAL ESTATE: The word "land" and phrases "real estate" and "real property" include
land, tenements, hereditaments and all rights thereto and interest therein, equitable as well as
legal.
MONTH, YEAR: The word "month" means a calendar month and the word "year" means a
calendar year.
NUMBER: Words incorporating the singular number may be extended to several persons or
things, and words importing the plural number may be applied to one person or thing.
OATH OR AFFIRMATION: The word "oath" includes affirmations in all cases where an
affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in like cases the word "swear" includes "affirm".
OFFICIALS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, ETC.: Whenever reference is made to officials,
boards and commissions by title only, i.e., "council", "clerk", "the mayor" etc., they shall be
deemed to refer to the officials, boards and commissions of the city of Waterloo.
OR, AND: "Or" may be read "and", and "and" may be read "or" if the sense requires it.
PERSON: Includes and is applied to corporations, associations, clubs, societies, firms,
partnerships, municipalities and bodies politic and corporate as well as to individuals.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Includes money, goods, chattels, evidences of debt and things in
action.
PROPERTY: Includes real and personal property.
STATE: The state of Iowa.
TENSE: Words used in the present or past tense include the future as well as the present and
past.
WORDS AND PHRASES: Words and phrases shall be construed according to the context and
the approved usage of the language; technical words and phrases, and such others as may have
acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, shall be construed according to such
meaning.
WRITTEN, IN WRITING: Any mode of representing words and letters in general use, except
that signatures, when required, must be made by the writing or mark of the person. (1970 Code,
§ 1-2; amd. 2001 Code)
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1-1-3: CATCHLINES:
Unless set out in the body of the section itself, the catchlines of the several sections and/or
subsections of this code do not constitute any part of the law, and are intended merely to
indicate, explain, supplement or clarify the contents of a section and/or subsection. (1970 Code,
§ 1-3)
1-1-4: EFFECT OF REPEALS:
The repeal of an ordinance does not revive an ordinance previously repealed, nor affect any
rights which have accrued, any duty imposed or any proceedings commenced under or by virtue
of the ordinance repealed. (1970 Code, § 1-5)
1-1-5: ALTERING THE CODE:
It is unlawful for any person to change or amend, by additions or deletions, any part or portion of
this code, or to insert or delete pages, or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such code in
any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of the city to be misrepresented thereby. (1970
Code, § 1-6)
1-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
A. All ordinances passed subsequent to this code which amend, repeal or in any way affect this
code, may be numbered in accordance with the numbering system of this code and printed for
inclusion herein. When subsequent ordinances repeal any chapter, section or subsection or any
portion thereof, such repealed portions may be excluded from this code by omission from
reprinted pages. The subsequent ordinances, as numbered and printed, or omitted in the case of
repeal, shall be prima facie evidence of such subsequent ordinances until such time as this code
and subsequent ordinances numbered or omitted are readopted as a new code.
B. Amendments to any of the provisions of this code may be made by amending such provisions
by specific reference to the section number of this code in substantially the following language:
"That section of the city code of Waterloo, Iowa, is hereby amended to read as follows:...". The
new provision shall then be set out in full as desired.
C. In the event a new section not heretofore existing in this code is to be added, the following
language may be used: "That the city code, city of Waterloo, Iowa, is hereby amended by adding
a section, to be numbered , which said section reads as follows:...". The new section shall then
be set out in full as desired. (Ord. 3522, 1-25-1988; amd. Ord. 3855, 4-13-1992)
1-1-7: SEVERABILITY:
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this code are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this code shall be declared invalid,
unenforceable or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent
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jurisdiction, such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this code. (1970 Code, § 1-4)
CHAPTER 2
MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND SEAL
1-2-1: MUNICIPAL CHARTER:
1-2-2: MUNICIPAL SEAL:
1-2-1: MUNICIPAL CHARTER:
A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to provide for a charter embodying the form of
government existing on July 24, 1972.
B. Citing Charter: This section may be cited as the CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA.
C. Form Of of Government: The form of government of the city is the mayor -council form of
government.
D. Powers And and Duties: The city council and mayor and other city officers have such powers
and shall perform such duties as are authorized or required by state law and by the ordinances,
resolutions, rules and regulations of the city.
E. Number And and Term Of of Council: The city council shall consist of two (2) councilpersons
elected at large and one councilperson from each of the five (5) wards as established by
ordinance, elected to hold office as follows:
1. In the election to be held in 1993, the councilpersons from wards one, three and five
shall be elected for a term of four (4) years. The councilpersons from wards two and four
shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. The at -large councilperson who receives the
highest number of votes is elected for a four (4) year term; the other is elected to a two
(2) year term.
2. Thereafter, each councilperson shall be elected for a term of four (4) years.
F. Term Of of Mayor: The mayor is elected for a term of two (2) years.
G. Copies On on File: The city clerk shall keep an official copy of this charter on file with the
official records of the city clerk, shall immediately file a copy with the secretary of the state of
Iowa, and shall keep copies of the charter available at the city clerk's office for public inspection.
(Ord. 2603, 8-14-1972; amd. Ord. 3856, 4-13-1992)
1-2-2: MUNICIPAL SEAL:
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A seal, having in the center the words "WATERLOO, IOWA", and around the margin the words
"City Seal", be and the same is hereby declared to be the common seal of the city. The city clerk
shall procure such a seal, and the mayor shall have the custody of the seals and cause it to be
affixed to all transcripts, orders, or certificates, which it may be necessary or proper to
authenticate. (Rev. Ord. 1188, Comp. 1941, p. S-9)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PENALTY
1-3-1: GENERAL PENALTY:
1-3-2: MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS:
1-3-1: GENERAL PENALTY:
The doing of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor by this code, or the
omission or failure to perform any act or duty required by this code is, unless another penalty is
specified, punishable by a fine in line with maximums allowed by state lawin a sum not
exceeding five hundred dollars (S500.00) or imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days. (Ord.
4441, 10-16-2000)
1-3-2: MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS:
A. Definitions: As used in this section, or with reference hereto, the following words and terms
shall have the meaning ascribed thereto:
MUNICIPAL INFRACTION: The doing of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, an
offense or a misdemeanor, by this code or any ordinance or code hereby adopted by reference, or
omission or failure to perform any act or duty requested by this code or any ordinance or code
herein adopted by reference. A violation shall not be a municipal infraction if it is a felony, an
aggravated misdemeanor or a serious misdemeanor under state law or if the violation is a simple
misdemeanor under Iowa Code chapters 687 through 747. A municipal infraction is punishable
by civil penalty as provided herein.
OFFICER: Any employee or official authorized to enforce this code of the city of Waterloo.
REPEAT OFFENSE: A recurring violation of the same section of this code.
B. Adoption Of of Iowa Code On Municipal Infractions: Iowa Code section 364.22, municipal
infractions, is hereby adopted by reference, in its entirety. All amendments to Iowa Code section
364.22 shall automatically modify this section. (Ord. 4920, 7-14-2008)
C. Penalties: The civil penalties for municipal infractions will be in line with maximums allowed
by state law. (Ord. 5133, 10-1-2012)
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D. Notice Of of Violation: Any act constituting a municipal infraction under this code may be
initially charged upon simple notice of violation. The city may serve a notice of violation upon a
party charged with an act constituting a municipal infraction either by delivering said notice
personally or by certified mail to the party's last known address. A person who admits the
reported violation may remit payment of the penalty to the city and perform any other act
required to be performed, and in such event the person charged shall not be further prosecuted by
issuance of a municipal infraction citation and will not be assessed any costs or other expenses
for such violation. The city shall retain all penalties thus collected. If the person charged denies
the reported violation or fails to timely perform any act required to be performed by the notice of
violation, a civil municipal infraction citation shall be served in the manner prescribed by the
applicable provision(s) of this code. Nothing in this section imposes a duty on the city or any
officer to initially charge any act or all acts constituting a municipal infraction upon simple
notice of violation, and the officer charged with enforcement may initially issue a civil municipal
infraction citation seeking a civil penalty with or without additional relief. (Ord. 4920, 7-14-
2008)
E. Administrative Fees: If an officer of the code enforcement division is required in the same
calendar year to issue a second notice of violation, municipal infraction citation, and/or a notice
of abatement for IPMC violations to a property o ner for an offense at the same property, an
administrative fee of one hundred dollars ( 100.00) will be charged to the property owner in
addition to any other fines, fees, penalties or costs imposed, and for additional notices or
citations in the same calendar year the administrative fee shall be three hundred dollars
(S300.00). The city clerk shall mail a statement of the administrative fee to the last known
address of the owner and/or person in possession of the property as sho n by the records of the
county. Notice shall be by ordinary mail. Said statement shall be due and payable upo ili g
and shall become delinquent if not paid within ten (10) days of the mailing date of the notice as
evidenced by the date of said mailing. Any delinquent fees may be assessed against the property
to contest the administrative fee may file an appeal in the manner prescribed by subsection B of
subsequent notice, citation, or abatement order as set forth above, that is issued by a code
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CHAPTER 4
CITY COUNCIL
1-4-1: MEETINGS:
1-4-2: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS:
1-4-3: RULES OF ORDER:
1-4-4: COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL:
1-4-1: MEETINGS:
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A. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the first, second, third
and fourth Mondays of each month at the council chambers in the city hall at five thirty o'clock
(5:30) P.M., or at such other designated place other than the council chambers pursuant to
subsection C of this section; however, when a meeting date falls on a day designated by the city
as a holiday, then the regular meeting shall be held on the following evening at five thirty o'clock
(5:30) P.M. in the council chambers at the city hall, or at such other designated place other than
the council chambers. The city council may adjourn a regular meeting to any date it may deem
proper.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the city council may be called by the mayor or by any
three (3) councilpersons, by serving a written notice of the special meeting on each of the
may be transacted at a
special meetings is mentioned or referred t.. in the
written notice of the. Special meetings of the Council may be called by the Mayor or by
any four (4) Council members, by serving a written notice of the special meeting to the City
Clerk not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Only such business may be transacted at a
special meeting of the Council as is mentioned or referred to in the notice of the meeting.
Special meetings of the Council shall be held in the council chambers, unless the Council by
resolution designates a different place of meeting. Notice of such change of meeting place shall
be given to the public by publication. The City Clerk shall deliver notice of the meeting to
Council members via email and to their city -issued mailbox no later than 24 hours prior to the
meeting. Every attempt must be made to confirm Council members are in receipt of the notice of
special meeting and are aware that said meeting is to take place.
C. Work Session: Work session meetings of the city council may be held on the same day as a
regular session meeting to review matters which are expected to come before city council for
formal action at a regular meeting or otherwise need study and advance consideration. Items to
be considered shall be listed on the agenda and shall state the approximate start time for each
item following the first. Council recommendations for future action, when necessary, shall be
made in the form of a motion and approved by a majority vote.
D. Change Of of Location: Regular, special, or work session meetings of the city council
may be held at such other designated place other than the council chambers in the city hall as the
city council may deem advisable; provided, however, such designation of a meeting place other
than the council chambers in the city hall shall be by city council resolution. Notice of such
change of meeting place shall be given to the general public by publication as provided by Iowa
Code section 362.3. (Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C-6; amd. Ord.
2721, 12-9-1974; Ord. 3024, 5-14-1979; Ord. 4413, 4-17-2000)
1-4-2: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS:
A. Quorum: A majority of the whole number of members of the city council to which the city is
entitled, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Less than a quorum may adjourn and compel
the attendance of members.
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B. Mayor Presiding Officer: The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the city council, with
such right to vote as is provided by statute. (Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C-6)
1-4-3: RULES OF ORDER:
A. The city council shall adopt a rules of procedure to govern parliamentary procedures and
policies concerning council meetings and the conduct of elected officials by resolution approved
by majority vote. Amendments to the rules of procedure shall be amended at any time by a two-
thirds vote of all members of the city council, only if the proposed amendments have been
introduced into the record at a prior meeting.
B. In all cases not provided for herein or in the rules of procedure, the usual parliamentary
rules which govern parliamentary bodies shall govern the city council where they are applicable.
A. Order Of Business: The folio ng shall be the order of business of the city council:
1. Reading the minutes of last meeting or meetings; amendment and approval of same.
2. Presentation of petitions and other communications.
3. Reports of city officers.
5. Reports of special comm i tees.
6. Unfinished business of the preceding meeting.
7. Ordinances, resolutions and payment of bills.
8. New and miscellaneous business.
A question relating to the priority of business shall be decided by the mayor without
debate.
the city council room.
C. Speaking:
1. Addressing The Chair: Each member of the city council, prior to speaking, may
remarks until recognized and named by the chair.
2. Order Of Speaking: No member of the city council shall speak more than tvs, ice on one
question without leave of the city council, nor more than once in any case, until each
member of the city council choosing to speak shall have spoken.
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council address the mayor at once, the mayor shall name the member who is to speak.
4. Obedience To Call To Order: A member of the city council called to order while
speaking shall immediately cease speaking unless permitted to explain. If there is no
appeal, the decision of the chair shall be conclusive, but if the member shall appeal from
the decision of the chair, the city council shall decide the question without debate.
5. Interrupting Speakers: While a member is speaking, no member shall hold any private
discourse, nor pass between the speaker and the chair.
D. Motions:
1. Seconds; Stating The Question: No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded.
IN hen a motion is seconded, it shall be stated by the mayor before debate, and every
motion shall be reduced to writing if required by the mayor or any councilperson.
2. Withdrawing Motion Or Resolution: After a motion or resolution is stated by the
mayor, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the city council, but may be withdrawn
at any time before decision; however, if any amendment has been proposed or adopted,
the motion or resolution shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the mover of the
amendment.
3. Multiple Issues Within One Question: If a question in debate contains several distinct
prior to the N ote thereon.
or a motion is entered on the minutes of the city council, the name of the membe . f the
city council moving the resolution or motion shall also be entered.
5. Motions Appropriate During Debate Of Question:
a. When a question is under debate, the only motions in order shall be:
(1) To adjourn.
(2) The previous question.
(3) To lay on the table.
(4) To postpone indefinitely.
(5) To adjourn to a day certain.
(6) To refer.
(7) To amend.
b. A motion shall be given precedence in the order arranged in subsection D5a of
this section, the first three (3) to be decided without debate.
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6. Motions To Adjourn:
a. A motion to adjourn the city council shall be in order except:
When a member is in possession of the floor.
While the ayes and nays are being called.
While the members are voting.
When adjournment was the last preceding motion.
When it has been decided that the previous question shall be taken.
b. A motion to adjourn without move, may not be amended, but a motion to
adjourn to a given time may be and is open to debate.
7. Calling The Previous Question: When the previous question is moved and put, it shall
be in this form: "Shall the main question be now put?" If this question is carried, all
proposed amendments and all further motions and debates shall be excluded, and the
question be put ithout delay.
8. Motion To Lay On The Table: A motion to lay a question on the table simply, is not
debatable, but a motion to lay on the table and publish, or any other condition is subject
to amendment and debate.
9. Postpone Motion: When a motion is postponed indefinitely, it shall not be taken up
again during the same meeting.
10. Motion To Refer To Standing Committee: A motion to refer to a standing committee
shall take precedence of a similar motion for a special committee.
11. Amendments To Motions:
a. A motion to amend an amendment shall be in order, but to amend an
amendment to an amendment shall not be entertained.
b. An amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an
amendment relating to a different subject shall not be in order.
c. On a motion to strike out and insert, the paragraph to be amended shall first be
read as it stands, the ords proposed to be struck out, and those to be inserted,
and finally the paragraph as it would stand if so amended.
E. Voting Requirements:
1. \' oting On Question: Each member of the city council who shall be present when a
question shall be stated from the chair, shall N ote thereon unless he is directly interested
in the question, in which case he shall not vote. In case any member refuses to vote when
not excused, his Note shall be recorded in the negative.
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2. Vote On Ordinances: In all cases of adoption, repeal or amendment of an ordinance,
the ay es and nays shall be taken and entered on record, but a failure thus to enter them
shall not invalidate the action of the city council. In all other cases, if any member of the
city council requires it, and his motion is seconded, the ayes and nays on any question
shall be taken and entered upon the minutes.
F. Reconsideration Question:
1. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the same meeting of the city council
or at the first meeting held thereafter. A motion for reconsideration being once made and
decided in the negative, shall not be rene wed before the next meeting.
2. A motion to reconsider must be made and seconded by the members who voted on the
prevailing side, or by those who were absent and did not vote upon the motion to be
reconsidered.
ered.
G. Suspension Of Rules: The rules established in this chapter may be temporarily suspended by
the consent of three-fourths (3f4) of the members of the city council present, but shall not be
repealed, altered or amended unless by concurrent vote of two-thirds (2f3) of all the council
persons elected.
H. Parliamentary Rules To Govern: In al cases not provided for herein, the usual parliamentary
rules which govern parliamentary bodies shall govern the city council, where they are applicable.
(Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C-6)
1-4-4: COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL:
A. Standing Committees: The follow, ing shall be the standing committees of the city council,
which shall be so named, and have such functions, as the mayor may designate:
Committee on finance and purchasing
Committee on public safety
Committee on public works
Committee on public buildings and grounds
Committee on boards and commissions
Committee on ordinances
(197Q Code § 2 60)
B. Appointment Of Members; Chair: 11 standing committees of the city council shall be
appointed by the mayor annually at the first meeting in January, or at any time after a vacancy
occurs, and all special committees of the city council shall be appointed by the mayor unless
specially directed by the city council. The first person named on each committee shall be the
chair of that committee.
C. Composition Of Committees: The committees of the city council shall consist of three (3) or
more members of the city council, and one or more alternate members of the city council, at the
discretion of the mayor. The chairperson of the committee shall have the power to make a
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temporary appointment of any available member of the city council to fill the seat of any absent
committee member or to fill a vacancy. Any alternate member of a committee shall be authorized
to act as a substitute committee member, with full voting rights, during the absence of a regular
member or during a vacancy on the committee, and any person app i ted to p y b sis
by a committee chairperson shall be authorized to so act during the meeting at which the
appointment is made. (Ord. 4978, 12 7 2009)
D. Reports: Standing and special committees of the city council to which referrals are made
summed up in the form of an order, resolution or recommendation, unless othe ise ordered by
the city council.
E. Discharge Of Special Committees Upon Final Report: On the acceptance of a final report
from a special committee of the city council, the committee shall be considered discharged
without a vote, unless otherwise ordered.
F. Duty Of City Clerk: The city clerk shall fo
and all the papers to the appropriate committees
(Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C 6; amd. Ord. 2520, 3 -9 1970)
CHAPTER 5
MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
1-5-1: OFFICES CREATED:
1-5-12: COMPENSATION:
1-5-2-3: SURETY BONDS:
1-5-4: OATH:
1-5-1: OFFICES CREATED:
The offices of the municipal officials set forth in this chapter are hereby created within the city
as part of the municipal governmental structure of said city. Official powers and duties set forth
in this chapter shall be general in nature with further responsibilities set forth by federal or state
law, this city code, city policy, or as may be directed by the City Council or the mayor.
1-5-4-2: COMPENSATION:
Each officer or employee of the city shall receive such compensation for his their services as the
city council may establish from time to time by ordinance or resolution. (1970 Code, § 2-5)
1-5-23: SURETY BONDS:
All city officers and employees shall be covered by a surety bond running to the city. (1970
Code, § 2-6)
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1-5-4: OATH:
Prior to undertaking the duties of the office, all appointed municipal officials listed in this
chapter shall take an oath to support the constitution of the United States, the constitution of the
State of Iowa, and to the best of the person's ability, faithfully and impartially perform the duties
of the office.
ARTICLE A. CITY CLERK
1-5A-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
. .
.
1-5A42: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-5A-43: REPORTS:
1-5A-54: FEES OF OFFICE:
1-5A-5: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
1-5A-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
The city clerk shall be appointed by the city council at its first meeting in the month of January
following a regular city election, and shall, within ten (10) days from such appointment, qualify
as provided by law, and file a bond in the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) with
sureties to be approved by the city council. Said appointment shall be in accordance with all city
policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. (Rev.
Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13; amd. 2001 Code)
1-5A 2: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
The city clerk may, with the approval of the city council, appoint a deputy city clerk who shall
perfo the duties of the city clerk during the absence or disability of the city clerk. (Rev. Ord.
1513, Comp. 1941, p. C 13)
1-5A-32: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city clerk shall perfo the following duties:
A. General Duties: Attend every meeting of the city council, and furnish
abstract is d businessand take minutes of said meetings; issue all notices of regular
and special elections required to be given by law or in pursuance of any provision of this code, or
other city ordinance or resolution of the city council, issue all notices of special meetings of the
city council when called, as provided by law; and notify all committees of their appointment and
of the business referred to them,-; maintain and safeguard records of the city and keep records in
the manner and duration required by law; administer the city risk management program, procure
liability insurance for the city, and set liability limits as may be advisable and necessary to
prevent unnecessary risk to the city;The cityshall direct and coordinate the activities of the
employees of the city clerk's office; perform such other duties as may be required by the laws of
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the state, or such duties as may be required by this code or other city ordinances or policies, or as
may be required by the mayor or city council.
amount of the warrant, the date of the warrant, the payee's name and on what fund or
month of all warrants issued giving the number and amount of each.
B. Certification of Assessments: Certify to the county auditor, as provided by law, all
assessments and taxes of every kind and nature levied by the city council which are required to
be so certified.
C. Records:
1. Deeds and Contracts: Keep a book of deeds and contracts, and shall enter thereon
correct original copies of all deeds and contracts executed by or in favor of the city, and
shall properly index them.
2. Licenses, Permits., and Petitions: Keep a registerof all licenses and permits granted by
the city for a period in accordance with state law, this code, or city policy, noting the date
when issued, the person to whom issued and the date of expiration of the license or
permit, and shall also file and preserve in his the city clerk's office all petitions,
remonstrances and other papers presented to the city council.
ED. Purchases: Procure all necessary books and stationerymaterials for the use of the city
council and city officers. (Rev. Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13)
1-5A-43: REPORTS:
The city clerk shall report upon any of the matters connected with his their office whenever
called upon by the city council to do so; keep in is office all returns of assessments, and the
election and appointment of city officers, and shall as soon as practicable after each meeting of
the city council, prepare an abstractminutes of the business transacted and a correct copy of all
resolutions and ordinances adopted, and deliver them ordinances to the official newspaper for
publication, and shall not allow any papers or documents to be taken from his their office
without the consent of the city council. (Rev. Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13; amd. 2001 Code)
1-5A-54: FEES OF OFFICE:
For attested certificates and transcripts other than those ordered by the city council, the city clerk
shall charge the same fees as are allowed to county officers for like services; and he shall keep a
record of such fees and turn the same into the general fund. (Rev. Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-
13)
1-5A-5: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
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The city clerk may, with the approval of the city council, appoint a deputy city clerk who shall
perform the duties of the city clerk during the absence or disability of the city clerk. (Rev. Ord.
1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13)
ARTICLE DB. CITY ATTORNEY
1- 5B-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
1- 5D5B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1- 5B-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
A city attorney y shall be appointed by the city council, and shall within ten (10) days after
his said appointment qualify as provided by law. Said appointment shall be in accordance with
all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees.
(Rev. Ord. 1195, Comp. 1941, p. S-16; amd. 2001 Code)
1- 5B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Litigation; Collection Of of Judgments; Disposition Of of Funds: It shall be the duty of the
city attorney to prosecute all suits for the recovery of fines and penalties which may be brought
in any court on behalf of the city, and also to institute and defend all suits which may be brought
in any court by or against the city, or any of its officers, on account of any of their official acts.
The city attorney shall cause executions to be issued on judgments which may be recovered and
attend to their prompt collection. All money received by him on account of the city shall be paid
into the city treasurygeneral fund.
B. Advising City Officials; Preparation Of of Documents: It shall be the duty of the city attorney
to act as legal advisor to the city council, its committees and all city officers, on such questions
as may arise in relation to the business of the city and, when required by the city council, he shall
give his an opinion in writing. The city attorney shall, when so required by the city council, draft
all bonds, contracts, leases, conveyances, ordinances and other instruments in writing, and he
shall perform all other services in the line of his an attorney's profession connected with the
business of the city not enumerated in this article, and he shall, in all cases, be subject to the
direction of the city council.
C. Conformance Of of City Ordinances With State Laws: Upon or before January 1, after the
adjournment of any general assembly, the city attorney shall prepare and present to the city
council for passage such ordinances as may be required to amend existing ordinances or to repeal
existing ordinances on account of laws enacted by the general assembly, or such ordinances as
may be necessary or which the city attorney shall think proper in view of the laws enacted by the
general assembly amending existing statutes or creating new statutes applicable to the city. (Rev.
Ord. 1195, Comp. 1941, p. S-16; amd. 2001 Code)
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D. Additional Duties: The city attorney shall be responsible for code enforcement, and code
enforcement officers, which are not specifically placed under the management of the building
inspection department pursuant to sections 16D 1-6D-2 and 1-6D-3 of this title. The city
attorney shall direct and coordinate the activities of the employees of the legal department and
code enforcement. The city attorney shall also perform such other duties as shall be required by
the laws of the state, or such as may be required by this code, other ordinances of the city or city
policies, or as may be required by the mayor or city council. (Ord. 5319, 11-23-2015)
ARTICLE C. FINANCE DIRECTORCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
1-5C-1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
1-5C-21: QUALIFICATIONS; BONDAPPOINTMENT AND MANAGEMENT:
1-5C-2: DUTIESDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-5C-1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
There is hereby created within the city, and as a part of the municipal governmental structure of
said city, the office of finance director. The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor,
with the approval of the city council. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and
the to nation of the appointment of said officer for cause as provided by law. (Ord. 2703, 11-
4-1974)
1-5C-21:
APPOINTMENT AND MANAGEMENT:
The mayor shall appoint the chief financial officer. Said appointment is subject to the approval
of the city council and shall be in accordance with all city policies and procedures regarding
recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. The chief financial officer shall be
immediately responsible to the mayor for the effective administration of the finance department
and all activities assigned thereto.A. Qualifications: Any person so appointed as finance director
under the provisions of this article, shall have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the
general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures,
principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government, and be able to prepare
informative financial reports, and to perform fiscal planning and other budgetary matters so as to
advise the mayor, city council and department heads on fiscal and budgetary policy.
B. Bond: Within ten (10) days from the date of his appointment, the finance director shall qualify
as provided by law and file a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for the
faithful performance of his duties with sureties to be approved by the city council. (Ord. 2703,
11 4 1974)
1-5C-32: DUTIESDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. The chief financial officer shall: Ensure the city's financial assets are protected through the
implementation of sound financial policies and procedures; compile records containing
meaningful financial data; advise department heads, mayor, and city council in the review of
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revenue and expenditure estimates and in the preparation ad control of the budget; provide the
mayor with timely and informative financial reports and statements; generally supervise all
financial matters for the city; serve as the treasurer of the City of Waterloo; direct and coordinate
the activities of the employees of the finance department; perform other duties as may be
required by the laws of the state, or as may be required by other city ordinances or policies.The
finance director shall maintain and supervise a central accounting system for the city which
accounting system should include preaudits and other financial controls. He shall direct and
coordinate the activities of the employees of his department; advise department heads and the
mayor and city council in the review of revenue and expenditure estimates and in the preparation
and control of the budget; provide the mayor with timely and info ative financial reports and
statements, and generally s-upervise all financial matters forthe city and shall perfo such other
and further duties as may be required by the laws of the state, or as may be required by this
article or other city ordinances. The ork of the finance director shall be revie ed through
1974)
1-5C-4: COMPENSATION:
resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2703, 11-4-1974)
ARTICLE B. CITY TREASURER
1-5B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
For the term commencing January 1, 1956, and for all to s subsequent thereto, the mayor shall
appoint the city treasurer, and the appointment shall be subject to approval by the city council.
Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the city treasurer shall qualify as provided by
law and file in the office of the city clerk a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars (S10,000.00),
with sureties to be approti ed by the city council. The city council may, by resolution at any time
it is deemed necessary, increase or decrease the amount of the city treasurer's bond in such sum
as it may specify in the resolution. (Rev. Ord. 1207, Comp. 1941, p. T 9)
1-5B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. City Funds: The city treasurer shall:
1. Collection: Collect, receive and safely keep all money due or belonging to the city, and
for any sum of money so received, he shall execute duplicate receipts, one of Vv hich shall
be delivered to the person from whom the funds have been received, and the other
each fund of all receipt
nto, and disbursements from, the city treasury.
of the state.
3. Waterworks Funds: Keep all
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ith him by the board of water or ks
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on account of the wate orks, in a separate and distinct fund, and such monies shall be
paid out by him only on written order of the board of waterworks trustees.
B. Orders and Warrants:
1. Record: Keep a record of all orders or . arrants paid by him, received in payment of
any funds due to the city or that may be presented for payment, stating the number and
amount ofthe same, to whom payable, on what fund drawn, when presented and shall
return all such orders paid to the city clerk to be cancelled.
2. Presentation and Payment: The city treasurer shall:
a. Pay money from the city treasury only upon orders drawn upon him by, and
signed by the city clerk, and countersigned by the mayor, and attested by the seal
disbursement.
b. If, on presentation for payment of any order or warrant drawn pursuant to
subsection B2a of this section, there is no money in the treasury belonging to the
fund out of which said order or warrant is made payable, the city treasurer shall
endorse the unpaid warrant or order as follows: "Presented and not paid for want
of funds", and thereafter such warrants shall bear interest at the rate of six percent
(6%) per annum, except warrants issued by a resolution of the city council or
contract with the city in which it is provided that the warrants or order shall not
bear interest; the city treasurer shall, if required, endorse on such order or warrant
the date of presentation, and keep a record of them.
c. Pay warrants not honored pursuant to subsection B2b of this section, in the
order of their presentation, from the particular fund upon hich they are drawn,
and when there is an accumulation in the treasury of the sum of five hundred
dollars ( 500.00) in any fund, the city treasurer shall call in warrants to the
amount of such fund for payment in the order of their presentation, or make such
call at any time that the city council may direct. The city treasurer shall give
notice of the number of the warrants IN hich ,Till be paid by posting a IN ritten
notice thereof in the mayor's office and in the city treasurer's office, and by
publishing notice of such call in one daily or weekly newspaper, which notices
shall state that at the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of posting the
notice, interest on the warrants named therein shall cease.
the la s of the state, or as may be required by this code or other city ordinance. Rev. Ord. 207,
Comp. 1941, p. T 9; amd. 2001 Code)
ARTICLE C. FINANCE DIRECTOR
1 1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
1 5C 2: QUALIFICATIONS; BOND:
1 5C 3: DUTIES:
1 4: COMPENSATION:
1-5C-1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
There is hereby created ithin the city, and as a part of the municipal governmental structure of
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said city, the office of finance director. The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor,
with the approval of the city council. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and
the termination of the appointment of said officer for cause as provided by law. (Ord. 2703, 11-
4-1974)
1 5C 2: QUALIFICATIONS; OND:
A. Qualifications: Any person so appointed as finance director under the provisio s - f this
article, shall have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the general laws and
administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures, principles and
practices of accounting and budgeting in government, and be able to prepare info atiA, e
financial reports, and to perform fiscal planning and other budgetary matters so as to advise the
mayor, city council and department heads on fiscal and budgetary policy.
B. Bond: \`ithin ten (10) days from the date of his appointment, the finance director shall qualify
as provided by law and file a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for the
faithful performance of his duties with sureties to be approved by the city council. (Ord. 2703,
11-4-1974)
1-5C-3: DUTIES:
The finance director shall maintain and supervise a central accounting system for the city which
accounting system should include preaudits and other financial controls. He shall direct and
coordinate the activities of the employees of his department; advise department heads and the
mayor and city council in the reg iew of revenue and expenditure estimates and in the preparation
and control of the budget; provide the mayor with timely and info ative financial reports and
statements, and generally supervise all financial matters forthe city and shall perfo such other
and further duties as may be required by the laws of the state, or as may be required by this
article or other city ordinances. The work of the finance director shall be reviewed through
1974)
4: COMPENSATION:
The salary to be paid to the finance director shall be that fixed by proper and appropriate
resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2703, 11 4 1974)
CHAPTER 6
MUNICIPAL DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
1-6-1: OFFICES CREATED:
1-6-2: APPOINTMENT; MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
1-6-3: DESIGNEE IN ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR:
1-6-1: OFFICES CREATED:
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Municipal divisions and departments, as set forth in this chapter, are hereby created within the
city as a part of the municipal governmental structure of the City of Waterloo. Departmental
powers and duties set forth in this chapter shall be general in nature with further responsibilities
set forth by federal or state law, city policy, or as may be directed by the mayor. Changes to
divisions or departments listed within this chapter that affect the municipal government structure
shall be made by ordinance.
1-6-2: APPOINTMENT; MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
A. A division manager or the department head of a city department not included in a division
shall be appointed by the mayor and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Said
appointment is subject to the approval of the city council and shall be in accordance with all city
policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. The
division manager or department head shall be responsible for overseeing the administration of
their division or department and shall direct and coordinate the activities of the employees of
their department or division.
B. The department head of a department included in a division shall be appointed by the division
manager and shall be directly responsible to the division manager. Said appointment is subject
to the approval of the city council and shall be in accordance with all city policies and
procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. The department
head shall be responsible for overseeing the administration of their department with direction
from the division manager and shall direct and coordinate the activities of the employees of their
department.
1-6-3: DESIGNEE IN ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR:
Whenever a division manager or department director may be out of the city or temporarily
unable to act, they may appoint a temporary designee or designees, with consent of the mayor, to
execute the duties of said division or department. In the event of an extended or permanent
absence, the mayor shall appoint an interim director to assume all the powers and duties of that
position.
ARTICLE A. DIVISION OF ARTS AND LEISURE
1-6B-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The following departments shall constitute the division of arts and leisure and the powers and
duties of each department shall be as follows:
A. Cultural and Arts Department: The cultural and arts department shall serve the community by
ensuring quality cultural and educational opportunities for all citizens by offering a full range of
programs that include but are not limited to exhibits, educational/interpretive programs, care and
display a permanent art collection, special events, and a volunteer program.
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B. Leisure Services Department: The leisure services department shall provide for the
development, operation, maintenance, and protection of parks, recreational trails, open spaces,
natural areas, outdoor recreation facilities, and riverfront areas; the development care and
protection of the urban forest; landscaping and vegetation management on public right of ways,
flood control systems and miscellaneous public properties; maintenance of downtown area
public properties and facilities; administration and management of the Cedar Valley SportsPlex
and Young Arena; administration, management, development, operation, and maintenance of
municipal golf courses; development and administration of public recreational, educational, and
aquatic programming.
ARTICLE B. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1-6B-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6B-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The following departments shall constitute the division of community planning and development
and the powers and duties of each department shall be as follows:
A. Building Department: To promulgate orders, rules and regulations for the conduct and
guidance of the members of the building inspection, permits and maintenance department within
the parameters of city policy; to enforce the uniform building code, uniform plumbing code,
uniform mechanical code and national electrical code in the form adopted by the city council, as
they relate to construction activity within the city; to coordinate enforcement activities with the
fire department and other city departments for all construction affected by the housing code, life
safety code and minimum housing quality standards.
B. Building Maintenance: Provide maintenance on all city owned or operated buildings; develop
a reporting and maintenance system that will outline the condition and status of all major
building systems or components (i.e., roof, heating and air conditioning); establish and keep on
record a five (5) year building maintenance/capital improvement program with yearly updates;
establish and administer the operating maintenance budget for presentation to city council; work
with Waterloo leisure service to assist in coordinating maintenance and repair of swimming
pools, bathhouses, pump houses, park restrooms and golf course buildings; work with the airport
director to coordinate maintenance on the airport terminals and support hangers as it relates to
building operation.
C. Community Development Department: The community development department is
responsible for the orderly development of the community through the systematic development
of a comprehensive plan and implementation program. The department shall actively promote
the development and redevelopment of the city in order to provide the most conducive
environment to live, work, pursue business opportunity, plan, and raise a family, while remaining
cognizant of the fiscal development, and redevelopment of properties within the city and day-to-
day administration of municipal ordinances.
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D. Engineering: The engineering department shall prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates,
and other required documents for construction of public works improvements and supervise the
construction of such improvements; direct, review, and coordinate the work of consultants
contracted by the city for public works improvements; survey streets, alleys, avenues, public
squares and other surveys; establish street grades; plan for both short and long range public
improvements; compile accurate records of all surveys, levels, grades, field notes, maps, plans,
profiles, papers, books, writings and records; review all proposed subdivisions and commercial
development; coordinate the design, inspection, and construction of road and street projects with
the state, federal and local government authorities; issue permits in public rights of way,
including, but not limited to, sidewalks, driveways, excavations, moving buildings and oversize
and/or overweight loads; administer, inspect, and coordinate the improvements to all public
sidewalks through a sidewalk inspection and repair program; maintain the city's pavement
management system; inspect and maintain the city's flood control facilities; direct and coordinate
activities during flood emergencies and other natural disasters. The engineering department shall
provide to the extent possible engineering, mapping, inspecting, surveying, and drafting services
to all other city departments. The engineering department shall administer the storm water
management program for the City of Waterloo.
E. Housing Authority: The housing authority department shall be responsible the management
and maintenance of Ridgeway Towers, including abiding by all federal regulations on
occupancy, fair housing grievance procedures and termination of tenancy; administration of
tenant based Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program in accordance with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development; assist with housing construction;
Administration of Family Self -Sufficiency program and Down Payment Assistance program.
F. Planning, Programming, and Zoning Department: The planning, programming, and zoning
department is responsible for the orderly development of the community through the systematic
development of a comprehensive plan and implementation program. The department shall
actively promote the development and redevelopment of the city in order to provide the most
conducive environment to live, work, pursue business opportunity, plan, and raise a family,
while remaining cognizant of the fiscal development, and redevelopment of properties within the
city and day-to-day administration of municipal ordinances.
ARTICLE C. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
1-6C-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6C-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The following departments shall constitute the Public Works Division and the powers and duties
of each department shall be as follows:
A. Animal Control: The animal control department shall enforce ordinances and policies
associated with animal care and safety.
B. Central Garage Department: The central garage department shall provide maintenance and
repair services for city equipment and vehicles.
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C. Sanitation Department: The sanitation department shall provide curbside bulk item collection
and disposal; perform collection and disposal as ordered by code enforcement and court orders
for nuisance properties; provide curbside collection and disposal of yard waste and recycling,
and maintain satellite drop sites for recycle collection.
D. Street Department: The street department shall carry out the crack sealing of reconstructed
and overlaid streets; maintain streets in a safe and serviceable condition through
preventative maintenance procedures and various patching methods; carry out street sweeping
and snow removal.
E. Traffic Operations: The traffic operations department shall install and maintain traffic
signals, controllers, street lights, early warning sirens and other related equipment; fabricate and
or procure, install, and maintain all traffic signalized intersections, city owned street lights, street
signs and painting of street and parking lots within the city limits; educate the public on traffic
safety issues.
F. Waste Management: The waste management department shall operate and maintain the city's
sanitary sewage lift stations, collection system and treatment facilities; implement the Industrial
Pretreatment Program as mandated by Federal law; administer the Capacity Maintenance
Operations Management program and Fats Oils and Grease Program; dispose of sludge bio
solids; operate and maintain the city's storm water lift stations, collection systems, and flood
control systems as mandated by the United States Corps of Engineers and Federal law.
ARTICLE F. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES
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1-6F-2: DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6F-3: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES:
1 -6F 1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
2011)
1-6F-2: DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. It shall be the duty of the department of safety services to oversee the police department and
fire department of the city of Waterloo.
B. The department shall have the power to perfo
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any duty currently assigned to the fire
exclusively performed by the police chief or fire chief. (Ord. 5024, 1 10 2011)
1 -6F 3: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES:
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A. Appointment: A director of safety services shall be appointed by the mayor and subject to the
approval of the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Such appointment
appointment of employees.
B. Absence of Director of Safety Services: Whenever the director of safety services shall be out
of the city, or unable to act on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of
time when the mayor has not appointed a director of safety services), the director of safety
services or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall have and exercise all the powers and
duties of the director of safety services.
C. Management, Supervision and Duties: The director of safety services shall supervise, direct,
and manage the department of safety services. The director of safety services shall:
1. a. Subject to subsection C1 d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services -police to manage the operations of the police department. Subject to subsection
E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be the chief of police
for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of the Iowa Code
assigning duties exclusively to the police chief;
b. Subject to subsection C 1 d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services fire to manage the operations of the fire department. Subject to
subsection E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be
the fire chief for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of
the Iowa Code assigning duties exclusively to the fire chief;
director of safety services must choose candidates from the civil service eligible
lists as required by Iowa Code section 400.13;
d. In the event that the director of safety services is also appointed police chief or
fire chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, the director of safety services
shall not be required to appoint an assistant director of the department for which
he or she serves as chief. If the director does choose to appoint an assistant
director, then the director shall be the only chief in that department and the
assistant director of such department shall not be appointed as chief nor shall his
or her duties include the duties of chief, except as such duties may lawfully be
delegated by order of the director of safety services.
2. Supervise and direct the activities and operations of the assistant director of safety
3. Provided the director of safety services is also appointed either police chief or fire
chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, take any action or perform any duty
currently assigned that position under this code and the code of Iova.
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D. Limitation on Authority: The director of safety services, if not serving as chief of a
department, shall have no authority to take any action exclusively delegated by the Iowa Code to
the positions of police chief or fire chief or reassign any such duties to the position of director of
safety services. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the duties established by section of
int they are required by chapter 80D of the Iowa Code, section of this code
to the extent they are required by Iowa Code section 455B.386, and section of this chapter to the
E. Appointment of Director to Chief Position: In lieu of the director of safety services appointing
the assistant directors of safety services as either police chief or fire chief, the mayor, with
approval of the city council, may appoint the director of safety services to the office of police
chief or fire chief at the same time that he or she holds the position of director of safety services,
provided the individual is otherwise qualified to hold such office under the Iowa Code, but the
director of safety services may not be both police chief and fire chief at the same time.
F. Qualifications: The director of safety services must be appointed fromthe chiefs civil service
eligible lists provided for in Iowa Code section 400.13. (Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
ARTICLE D. AIRPORT
1-6D-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6D-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The Waterloo Regional Airport shall build and maintain infrastructure to allow for safe airport
operations for commercial, corporate, general aviation, recreational, and military aircraft
operators, and for the benefit of residents of the Cedar Valley.
ARTICLE E. FIRE RESCUE
1-6E-1: FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
1-6E-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6E-3: EXTRATERRITORIAL ASSISTANCE:
1-6E-1: FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
A. Appointment: The fire chiefs appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until
December 31 of the following odd numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during
an odd numbered year, in which event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of
that same year. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and the termination of the
appointment of the chief as provided by law.
B. Authority TO Order Removal OF Buildings: To order the removal of any building or property
that he may deem necessary for the purpose of checking or stopping the progress of fire in the
city.
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C. Prescribe Limits Where Entry Is Prohibited: Prescribe limits in the vicinity of any fire within
which no person, except those who reside therein, shall be permitted to enter.
D. FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATOR: The fire chief shall appoint the fire arson investigator to
erform all of the duties and res s onsibilities of investi • atin the cause ori in and circumstances
of fires as set forth in this code. The fire arson investigator shall be a peace officer as set forth in
Iowa law and said investigator shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities attendant to
the function of a peace officer, which shall include, but not be limited to, the power of arrest.
(Ord. 4244, 8-4-1997)
1-6E-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. Police Authority: All members of the fire department shall have and exercise all the powers
of police officers at the scene of a fire.
B. Presence for Duty: The members of the fire department shall remain in the quarters provided
for them by the city, day and night, when not necessarily in other parts of the city attending to
their duties prescribed by this article, or by the rules and regulations of the fire department, and
no officer or member of the fire department shall be absent from duty at any time of day or night
without permission from the chief of the fire department or person acting as such, and the
procurement of a satisfactory substitute to act when absent.
C. Command at Fire Scene: It shall be the duty of the first officer of the fire department at a fire
in the city to take charge thereof until a superior officer shall arrive, and for such purpose he
shall have all the powers of the chief of the fire department.
D. Authority to Summon Assistance: If he deems it necessary, to summon any or all persons able
to perform labor, including operators of vehicles for hire, to aid in the extinguishment of fires or
removing property in danger thereof, and in guarding the property, and any person refusing
obey such summons shall be guilty of an offense.
E. Inspect Fire Hazards: After careful inquiry and investigations, immediately notify, in writing,
the owner or occupants of any building in the city where there are any defective chimneys,
smoke pipes or flues, or where there are any fires or inflammable materials not sufficiently
secured and guarded, used or kept in, or in connection with, any such building, to forthwith
repair, remove, change or secure the same, as the case may require.
F. Ambulatory, Hazardous Materials, and Rescue Services: The department is authorized to
provide ambulatory, hazardous materials, and rescue services.
G. Records: Provide the record keeping and reporting systems necessary to assure proper
maintenance and repair of fire department buildings, facilities, apparatuses and equipment;
provide record keeping and reporting systems for all fire, fire inspection, ambulatory, hazardous
materials, and rescue services calls.
1-6E-3: EXTRATERRITORIAL ASSISTANCE:
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A. The fire department of the city is hereby authorized to answer calls for firefighting or other
emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the county, at the discretion of the
chief of the fire department or a duly authorized assistant acting if the fire chief is absent.
B. The fire department of the city is further authorized to respond to calls for firefighting or other
emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the state, when requested by the
mayor or the chief of the fire department of any city or town having an organized fire
department, at the discretion of the fire chief of the city fire department, or a duly authorized
assistant acting during the absence of the chief of the fire department.
C. When the firefighters or equipment of the city are engaged in rendering assistance pursuant to
this subsection, they shall be considered to be within their jurisdiction, and the city shall have the
same governmental immunity when responding to such calls as when operating within the city.
(Rev. Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F-3; amd. Rev. Ord. 1813, Comp. 1941, p. F -5a)
ARTICLE F. HUMAN RESOURCES
1-6F-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6F-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The human resources department shall provide the mayor, city council, and all city departments
coordinated and centralized human resources services including the following: payroll
processing; labor relations, including contract negotiations; administration of collective
bargaining agreements and grievance resolution; employment including recruitment, selection
and hiring; compliance with State and City Civil Service and MFPRSI regulations; salary and
benefits administration; workers' compensation and insurance, Department of Transportation
drug and alcohol testing, public employment and collective bargaining and other human resource
related Federal and State regulations.
ARTICLE G. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
1-6G-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6G-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The human rights commission is hereby created and established, as provided by Iowa Code
section 216.19 and Title 5, Chapter 3 of this code.
ARTICLE H. LIBRARY
1-6H-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6H-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The library shall provide free access to library services in the City of Waterloo, in accordance
with Title 7 Chapter 7 of this code the Library Ordinance. The board of trustees has the right to
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adopt, amend, modify, or repeal policies and rules that apply to the library and the business of
the board.
ARTICLE I. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1-6I-1: POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
1-6I-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6I-3: RESERVE UNIT:
1-6I-1: POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
The chief of the police's appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until December
31 of the following odd numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during an odd
numbered year, in which event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of that same
year. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and the termination of the
appointment of the chief as provided by law. (Ord. 3449, 9-2-1986; amd. Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
1-6I-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The police department shall provide for the preservation of public peace and enforcement of all
state laws and city ordinances; Work to prevent and solve crimes; Respond to emergency calls
for service involving life threatening situations and/or in -progress crimes; Assist whenever
requested in the examination of the facts concerning any case or possible case against the city
Maintain a secure system for police records and evidence.
1-6I-3: RESERVE UNIT:
A. Creation: There is hereby created the Waterloo police reserve unit in accordance with the
provisions of Iowa Code chapter 80D.
B. Definition: A reserve police officer is a volunteer, non -regular, sworn member of a law
enforcement agency who has regular police powers while functioning as an agency's
representative and participates on a regular basis in the agency's activities.
C. Membership; Qualifications:
1. Membership and Size: The size of the police reserve unit shall be determined by the
chief of police. The reserve organization shall consist of a police reserve coordinator
assigned by the chief of police from the membership of the police department, a reserve
captain, a lieutenant and sergeants to serve as squad leaders for each squad of five (5) or
more reservists as deemed necessary. Membership in the police reserve shall be
determined upon standards established and approved by the chief of police. Applicants
for membership shall be certified by the chief of police upon recommendation of the
police reserve coordinator after satisfactory completion of the training standards. Each
reserve member shall take an oath of office.
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2. Physical Examination: All police reserve officers shall satisfactorily pass a department
approved physical examination at their expense prior to being appointed as a police
reserve officer.
3. Standards and Training: All standards and training required under Iowa Code chapter
80D shall constitute the minimum standards for police reserve officers.
4. Status: Members of the police reserve shall be considered employees of the city while
they are performing police duties as authorized and directed by the chief of police.
However, they are not subject to the conditions of the collective bargaining agreement of
the police bargaining unit nor can they derive any benefit from the police pension. They
are also not subject to the civil service provisions of Iowa Code chapter 80D.
5. Compensation: They shall receive a salary of two dollars ($2.00) yearly from the city
at the beginning of each fiscal year.
D. Officers Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reserve Coordinator: The police reserve coordinator shall be assigned by the chief of
police from the membership of the police department and responsible to the chief of
police for the supervision, training, recruitment and activities of the police reserve unit.
2. Reserve Captain: The police reserve captain shall be responsible to the reserve
coordinator for the command, control and direction of police reserves. It shall be the
police reserve captain's duty to assist the police department in the enforcement of all laws
and city ordinances in such a manner and at such time as directed by the police chief.
3. Reserve Lieutenant: The police reserve lieutenant shall assist the reserve captain and
supervise the reserve sergeants.
E. Removal: Members of the police reserve shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police.
They shall be appointed, promoted, removed and discharged from such position by the police
chief who may consider the recommendation of the police reserve coordinator.
F. Rules: The police reserves may adopt a constitution, rules and regulations for the conduct of
meetings and activities consistent with city ordinances and the laws of the state. All police
reserve officers are subject to the police department code of conduct and such other regulations
as established by the chief of police.
G. Uniform and Safety Equipment:
1. The city shall furnish all reserve officers with the following equipment and uniform
items:
1 reserve breast badge
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1 reserve badge
1 ID card
Waterloo Police Reserve patchs
Ammunition for weapon
2. Reserve officers must furnish, at their own expense, the following items (items shall be
replaced as needed to provide the minimum as listed from department approved
suppliers):
1 pair of pants, navy blue
1 summer shirt, navy blue
1 winter shirt, navy blue
1 cap, navy blue
1 tie, black
1 jacket, navy blue
Leather equipment, i.e., to consist of belt, handcuffs with case
Freeze +P spray with case
1 department approved firearm
1 ASP Baton
1 ballistics vest
1 helmet
Name tags for shirts and jacket
3. During their hours of duty, members of the police reserve shall wear the uniform as
prescribed by the chief of police.
H. Records: The police department shall keep an accurate record of all members of the police
reserves, their dates of admission and discharge. (Ord. 4090, 4-10-1995)
ARTICLE J. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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1-6J-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6J-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The technology services department shall maintain the city's computers, network, and other
technology needs and oversee the City of Waterloo Cable Access Studio.
ARTICLE AF. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1 6A 1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED:
1-6A-2: POLICE CHIEF:
1 6A 1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED:
All ordinances of the city creating, establishing and structu 'ng the police depa
§ 2 206)
1-6A-2: POLICE CHIEF:
ent, not
The chief of the police department shall be either the director of safety seri ices or the assistant
director of safety services police, in either case appointed pursuant to section 1-6F-3 of this
chapter. Said police chief appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until December
31 of the following odd numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during an odd
numbered year, in which event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of that same
year. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and the termination of the
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1-6A-3: RESERVE UNIT:
A. Creation: There is hereby created the Waterloo police reserve unit in accordance with the
B. Definition: A reserve police officer is a volunteer, nonregular, sworn member of a law
enforcement agency who has regular police powers while functioning as an agency's
representative and participates on a regular basis in the agency's activities.
C. Membership; Qualifications:
1. Membership and Size: The size of the police reserve unit shall be determined by the
chief of police. The reserve organization shall consist of a police reserve coordinator
assigned by the chief of police from the membership of the police department, a reserve
captain, a lieutenant and sergeants to serve as squad leaders for each squad of five (5) or
more reservists as deemed necessary. Membership in the police reserve shall be
determined upon standards established and approved by the chief of police. Applicants
for membership shall be certified by the chief of police upon recommendation of the
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police reserve coordinator after satisfactory completion of the training standards. Each
reserve member shall take an oath of office.
2. Physical Examination: All police reserve officers shall satisfactorily pass a department
approved physical examination at their expense prior to being appointed as a police
reserve officer.
3. Standards and Training: All standards and training required under Iowa Code chapter
80D shall constitute the minimum standards for police reserve officers.
4. Status: Members of the police reserve shall be considered employees of the city while
they are perfo ing police duties as authorized and directed by the chief of police.
However, they are not subject to the conditions of the collective bargaining agreement of
the police bargaining unit nor can they derive any benefit from the police pension. They
at the begginning of each fiscal year.
D. Officers Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reserve Coordinator: The police reserve coordinator shall be assigned by the chief of
police from the membership of the police department and responsible to the chief of
police for the super\ ision, training, recruitment and activities of the police reserve unit.
coordinator for the command, control and direction of police reserves. It shall be his duty
to assist the police department in the enforcement of all laws and city ordinances in such
a manner and at such time as directed by the police chief.
3. Reserve Lieutenant: The police reserve lieutenant shall assist the reserve captain and
supervise the reserve sergeants.
E. Removal: Members of the police reserve shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police.
They shall be appointed, promoted, removed and discharged from such position by the police
chief ho may consider the recommendation of the police reserve coordinator.
F. Rules: The police reserves may adopt a constitution, rules and regulations for the conduct of
meetings and activities consistent with city ordinances and the laves of the state. All police
reserve officers are subject to the police department code of conduct and such other regulations
as established by the chief of police.
G. Uniform and Safety Equipment:
1. The city shall furnish all reserve officers with the following equip ent and unifo
items:
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1 reserve breast badge
1 reserve badge
1 ID card
1 police reserve patch
mmunition for weapon
2. Reserve officers must furnish, at their own expense, the following items (items shall be
replaced as needed to provide the minimum as listed from department approved
suppliers):
1 pair of pants, navy blue
1 summer shirt, navy blue
1 winter shirt, navy blue
1 cap, navy blue
1 tie, black
Leather equipment, i.e., to consist of belt, handcuffs with case
Punch spray with case
1 department approved firea
1 PR -24
1 ballistics vest
1 helmet
Name tags for shirts and jacket
3. During their hours of duty, members of the police reserve shall ear the unifo as
prescribed by the chief of police.
H. Records: The police department shall keep an accurate record of all members of the police
A
1-6B 1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED; MEMBERS:
1-6B-2: FIRE CHIEF:
1-6B-3: BUREAU OF FIRE PREVENTION:
ter.
1-6B-1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED; MEMBERS:
A. Composition of Department: There is hereby created and established a fire department in and
for the city, consisting of:
. One chief, who shall be either the director of safety services or the assistant director of
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2. One assistant chief, whose employment shall be either on the fire line or in an
administrative position, if so approved by the city council;
3. One or more division chiefs as shall be dete ined by the chief of the fire department
based on the needs of the department;
4. Eight (8) or more captains;
5. Twenty seven (27) or more lieutenants; and
6. Such number of officers and firefighters as the city may deem expedient and necessary,
which number may be increased at any time by city council resolution.
Division chiefs shall assume the same duties as the assistant chiefs at the time of the
adoption of this section. The position of superintendent of maintenance shall take the
same position in the salary scale as that of divisi h f .
B. Qualifications of Members: All members of the fire department shall possess the
qualifications required by the civil service commission of the city.
C. Compensation: Members of the fire department, including the chief, shall receive such
compensation as shall be fixed by the city council, which shall be payable semimonthly. (Rev.
Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F 3; amd. Ord. 2902, 7 5 1977; Ord. 5024, 1 10 2011)
A. Appointment: The fire chief shall be the director of safety services or the assistant director of
appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until December 31 of the following odd
numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during an odd numbered year, in which
event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of that same year. Nothing herein
contained shall prevent the removal of and the termination of the appointment of the chief as
proti ided by lam .
duties:
•
1. Chain of Command: Be responsible, or in his absence, inability or failure to act, the
assistant chief or, in the absence, inability or failure to act of both the chief and his
assistant, the captains, for the proper instruction, discipline, good order and correct
deportment of the whole fire department of the city; the enforcement of all laws,
provisions of this code and other city ordinances, bylaws, rules and regulations pertaining
thereto, and for the proper care and condition of all property pertaining to the fire
department, so far as possible with the means furnished him by the city.
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2. Control of Personnel And Property: Have the superintendency, control and command
of all the officers, firefighters and property belonging to or used by the fire department.
3. Training: Become thoroughly info ed in all matters pertaining to the extinguishment
of fires, and he shall carefully and diligently impart such info ation to the members of
the fire department, and see that a training division, properly staffed shall be maintained,
and that proper training in equipment use shall be carried on. The teaching of practical
knowledge for the extinguishment of fires and related activities shall be a part of this
5. Extinguish Fires; Control Of Persons At Fire Scene: When a fire breaks out, take
proper and immediate steps for its extinguishment, and have control of all persons
thereat.
6. Authority To Summon Assistance: If he deems it necessary, to summon any or all
extinguishment of fires or removing property in danger thereof, and in guarding the
property, and any person refusing to obey such summ•ns shall be guilty of an offense.
7. Authority to Order Removal of Buildings: To order the removal of any building or
property that he may deem necessary for the purpose of checking or stopping the progress
of fire in the city.
8. Prescribe Limits Where Entry is Prohibited: Prescribe limits in the vicinity of any fire
within which no person, except those who reside therein, shall be permitted to enter.
9. Inspect Fire Hazards: After careful inquiry and investigations, immediately notify, in
writing, the o ner or occupants of any building in the city where there are any defective
chimneys, smokepipes or flues, or where there are any fires or inflammable materials not
sufficiently secured and guarded, used or kept in, or in connection with, any such
building, to forthwith repair, remove, change or secure the same, as the case may require.
a. Keep or cause to be kept in suitable books furnished by the city, a record of the
names, ages and residences of all members of the fire department and the date of
their entering and leaving the fire department, and whether by resignation or
discharge and the reason therefor; also, an inventory of all the property belonging
to the fire department shall be kept.
b. Keep a record of all fires that occur; the property destroyed with description
thereof; the name of the owner and the amount of insurance coverage.
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c. Keep records of false ala s and the causes thereof, if possible, the expense
connected with the fire department and each company thereof, and such other
facts as may be deemed worthy of preservation, and at the close of each year shall
make a report to the city council of the activities of the department for the year.
11. Report on Necessary Equipment, Emergency Expenditures: From time to time make a
report to the city council of such property as may be needed for the use of the fire
department, and the city council shall, if it approves thereof, furnish the same as soon as
practicable. In case of emergency at the time of a fire, the chief of the fire department
may purchase hose or appliances for immediate use in extinguishing fires, not exceeding
one hundred dollars ($100.00) in value, and also such further amounts as may be
approved by a majority of the committee on the fire department, which shall be paid for
by the city. From time to time make a report to the director of safety services and the city
council of such property as may be needed. (Rev. Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F 3; amd.
Ord. 3449, 9-2-1956; Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
A. Bureau Created: To assist in the perfo
ance of the responsibilities and duties placed upon
B. Composition: The bureau shall operate under the supervision of the fire chief, w
designate a fire official of the city fire department as fire marshal. The fire marshal shall be the
administration and enforcement of the fire prevention code as may be set forth by the fire chief.
The fire marshal shall be appointed on the basis of examination or other method for dete ining
qualifications. The fire chief may also designate such number of technical inspectors as deemed
necessary. Such technical inspectors shall be selected through an examination to dete ine their
fitness for the position.
C. Duties: It shall be the duty of the officers of the bureau of fire prevention to enforce all laws
and ordinances of the city covering the following:
1. The prevention of fire;
2. The storage, sale and use of combustible, flammable or explosi
3. The installation and maintenance of automatic and other fire ala systems and fire
extinguishing equipment;
4. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
5. The means and adequacy of exit in case of fire, from factories, schools, hotels, lodging
houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters, amphitheaters and all other places in
which numbers of persons from time to time work, live or congregate for any purpose;
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6. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fires.
They shall have such other powers and perfo such other duties as are set forth in other
provisions of this code, and as may be conferred and imposed from time to time by la
The fire chief may delegate any powers or duties under this code to the fire marshal.
(Ord. 3555, 5 23 1988)
There is hereby created the position of fire arson in estigator to perform all of the duties and
responsibilities of investigating the cause, origin and circumstances of fires as set forth in this
code. The fire arson investigator shall be a peace officer as set forth in Iowa law and said
investigator shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities attendant to the function of a
1997)
1-6B-5: POWERS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS:
A. Police Authority: All members of the fire department shall have and exercise all the pc) ers of
police officers at the scene of a fire.
for them by the city, day and night, when not necessarily in other parts of the city attending to
their duties prescribed by this article, or by the rules and regulations of the fire department, and
no officer or member of the fire department shall be absent from duty at any time of day or night
without permission from the chief of the fire department or person acting as such, and the
procurement of a satisfactory substitute to act in his place during his absence.
C. Repair and Maintenance of Equipment: It shall be the duty of all members of the fire
department, hen not employed in the extinguishment of fires, to devote as much time as
necessary during eight (8) hours of each day, except Sunday, to the care, repair and improvement
of the property belonging to the fire department or used in connection there ith, the city
furnishing the material therefor.
D. Command at Fire Scene: It shall be the duty of the first officer of the fire department at a fire
shall have all the powers of the chief of the fire department.
E. Prepared for Duty: It shall be the duty of the chief of the fire department and his subordinate
officers to have all property used in the extinguishment of fires in good d d dy f s t
any time, and to hold themselves ready for the prompt use thereof at all times of day and night
prompt action in case of fire, and whenever a fire breaks out in the city to make every effort in
their power to reach such fires as soon as possible, and to immediately use all means in their
power to extinguish such fires, and to that end it shall be their duty to act as pipemen, drivers or
in any other capacity that may be necessary to accomplish the object.
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F. Extraterritorial Assistance:
1. The fire department of the city is hereby authorized to answer calls for firefighting or
other emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the county, at the
discretion of the chief of the fire department or his duly authorized assistant acting in his
stead, if the fire chief is absent.
2. The fire department of the city is further authorized to respond to calls for firefighting
or other emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the state, when
requested by the mayor or the chief of the fire department of any city or town having an
organized fire department, at the discretion of the fire chief of the city fire department, or
his duly authorized assistant acting in his place in the absence of the chief of the fire
department.
3. When the firefighters or equipment of the city are engaged in rendering assistance
pursuant to this subsection, they shall be considered to be within their jurisdiction, and
the city shall have the same governmental immunity when responding to such calls as
when operating within the city. (Rev. Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F 3; amd. Rev. Ord.
1813, Comp. 1941, p. F -5a)
ARTICLE C. ENCINEERINC DEPARTMENT
1-6C-1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
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1-6C-3: CITY ENGINEER:
1-6C
RTMENT CREATED:
ARTICLE DC. BUILDINC INSPECTION, PERMITS AND MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENT
1 6 CREATED:
_ DUTIES:
ANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
(Ord. 451
9
7 2001)
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1-6D-2: DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
It shall be the duty of the building inspection, permits and maintenance department to provide for
the inspection of all construction for its compliance with the state, federal and local regulations;
and to write building, electrical, heating and plumbing permits for all construction projects and to
provide administrative supervision for maintenance on all city owned buildings. (Ord. 4513, 9-
17-2001)
1 6D 3: MANACEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
A. Appointment: A building official/maintenance administrator shall be appointed by the mayor
and subject to the approval of the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor.
Such appointment shall be in accordance ith all city policies and procedures regarding the
recruitment, selection and appointment of employees.
supervise, direct and manage the building inspection, pe its and maintenance department. The
building official/maintenance administrator's duties shall be as follow s:
members of the building inspection, permits and maintenance department within the
parameters of city policy;
2. To make an annual report of the activities of the department for each year, the same to
be filed with the mayor;
3. To assign the personnel of the building inspection, permits and maintenance
department as deemed necessary to carry out the functions of the building inspection,
permits and maintenance department, and to prescribe rules and regulations for the
conduct and management of the department consistent with the city's policies;
4. To peremptorily suspend or discharge any subordinate under his/her direction for
neglect of duty, disobedience of orders, misconduct or failure to properly perfo : r the
subordinate's duties in accordance with law and departmental policy or other appropriate
just cause;
5. To supervise and have jurisdiction over the conduct of the plumbing inspector,
electrical inspector, building inspector and heating inspector of the city;
code and national electrical code in the fo
construction activity within the city;
adopted by the city council, as they relate to
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7. To coordinate enforcement activities with the fire department and other city
departments for all construction affected by the housing code, life safety code and
minimum housing quality standards;
8. To provide code enforcement of all ordinances related to ater service installations,
mobile home removal and setup, sign construction, building demolition, building
condemnation and building moving.
9. Provide administration of maintenance on all city owned or operated buildings.
a. Develop a reporting and maintenance system that will outline the condition and
status of all major building systems or components (i.e., roof, heating and air
conditioning).
b. Establish and keep on record a five (5) year building maintenance/capital
improvement program with yearly updates.
c. Establish and administer the operating maintenance budget for presentation to
city council.
d. Provide all administrative oversight for payroll, pay vouchers, record keeping,
employee review and employ ee discipline as they relate to maintenance of city
buildings.
e. Bring before commit ee and council all documents as they relate to building
maintenance.
f. Work with Waterloo leisure sen ice to assist in coordinating maintenance and
repair of swimming pools, bathhouses, pump houses, park restrooms and golf
course buildings.
g. Work with the airport director to coordinate maintenance on the ai ort
2001)
1-6D-4: DESIGNEE IN ABSENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIAL/MAINTENANCE
Whenever the building official/maintenance administrator shall be out of the city, or unable to
act on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of time when the mayor
ate;
official/maintenance administrator or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall have and
exercise all the powers and duties of the building official/maintenance administrator. (Ord. 4513,
9 17 2001)
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1-6E-3: CITY PLANNER:
1-6E-1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
The planning and transportation department for the city is hereby created. (Ord. 4003, 2-7-1994)
1 6E DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. It shall be the duty of the planning and transportation department to provide a full range of
professional planning services for all city departments, public projects and citizens of waterloo.
B. The department shall have the power to coordinate all long range plans developed by any
public entity in Waterloo. (Ord. 4003, 2-7-1994)
1-6E-3: CITY PLANNER:
A. Appointment: A city planner shall be appointed by the mayor and subject to the approval of
the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Such appointment shall be in
accordance with all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection and
appointment of employees.
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on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of time ,Then the mayor has
not appointed a city planner), the city planner or the mayor shall appoint a designeeho shall
have and exercise all the powers and duties of the city planner.
C. Management, Supervision and Duties: The city planner shall supervise, direct and manage the
planning and transportation department. The city planner's duties shall be as follows:
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members of the planning and transportation department within the parameters of city
policy;
2. To make an annual report of the activities of the department for each year, the same to
be filed with the mayor;
prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the department
consistent with the city's policies;
of duty, disobedience of orders, misconduct or failure to properly perfo the
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subordinate's duties in accordance with law and departmental policy, or for appropriate
just cause;
5. To perfo or cause to be performed any other duties as directed by the mayor;
6. To supervise and coordinate development of the community's comprehensive plan,
subdivision and zoning ordinances, including the necessary research, analysis, plan
preparation, design, program development and writing and editing of reports;
7. To supervise and coordinate analysis of the city's physical and socioeconomic
characteristics; and direct land use, population and economic forecasts;
8. To act as technical advisor on planning and development matters to the mayor, city
council, planning, programming and zoning commission, and appear, either in person or
by agent, before the city council and commission to report or advise on major planning
and community development projects, significant economic, housing, land use and
population study findings, and new planning and development techniques being utilized
in other communities;
9. To work with all city departments in matters relating to planning and community
development programs;
10. To prepare and administer the department's work program and budget after
consultation with the planning, programming and zoning commission, assign staff,
determine schedules and review progress on the work program;
11. To review all public projects undertaken by city departments, special districts, the
county and other governmental agencies to ensure they are compatible with city plans;
12. To aid the planning, programming and zoning commission and city council in the
development of the capital improvements program and other long to financial plans;
13. To prepare educational and informational materials; consult with developers, public
officials and citizens on planning and development matters; and coordinate and review
ork perfo : ed by professional consulting fi s retained for planning and development
studies;
14. To supervise and have jurisdiction over the conduct of the zoning administration and
the enforcement of all zoning regulations enacted b y the city;
15. To coordinate metropolitan planning efforts related to transportation, economic
development and other related activities with all other affected entities;
16. To supervise, coordinate and review work perfo ed by professional consulting firms
for planning and development studies;
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17. To supervise, coordinate and review the traffic planning and engineering activities of
the city;
18. To provide staff services and coordinate the activities of the Waterloo redevelopment
authority and for any and all downtown development and redevelopment efforts;
20. The planning and transportation department will provide staff support to the planning,
programming and zoning commission. (Ord. 4003, 2-7-1994)
ARTICLE F. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES
The department of safety services for the city of Waterloo is hereby created. (Ord. 5024, 1-10-
2011)
A. It shall be the duty of the department of safety services to oversee the police department and
fire department of the city of Waterloo.
B. The department shall have the power to perfo any duty currently assigned to the fire
department or police department by this code, which is not required by the Iowa Code to be
• for fire chief (Ord. 5024, 1 10 2011)
: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES:
A. Appointment: A director of safety services shall be appointed by the mayor and subject to the
approval of the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Such appointment
shall be in accordance with all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection and
appointment of employees.
B. ',bsence of Director of Safety Services: Whenever the director of safety services shall be out
of the city, or unable to act on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of
time when the mayor has not appointed a director of safety services), the director of safety
services or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall have and exercise all the powers and
duties of the director of safety services.
C. Management, Supervision and Duties: The director of safety services shall supervise, direct,
and manage the department of safety services. The director of safety services shall:
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1. a. Subject to subsection C1 d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services police to manage the operations of the police department. Subject to subsection
E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be the chief of police
for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of the Iowa Code
assigning duties exclusi1 ely to the police chief;
b. Subject to subsection C l d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services fire to manage the operations of the fire department. Subject to
subsection E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be
the fire chief for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of
the Iowa Code assigning duties exclusively to the fire chief;
c. In making selections for the assistant director positions described above, the
director of safety services must choose candidates from the civil service eligible
lists as required by Iowa Code section 400.13;
fire chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, the director of safety services
shall not be required to appoint an assistant director of the department for which
he or she serves as chief If the director does choose to appoint an assistant
director, then the director shall be the only chief in that department and the
assistant director of such department shall not be appointed as chief nor shall his
or her duties include the duties of chief, except as such duties may la fully be
delegated by order of the director of safety services.
2. Supervise and direct the activities and operations of the assistant director of safety
3. Provided the director of safety services is also appointed either police chief or fire
chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, take any action or perform any duty
currently assigned that position under this code and the code of Iowa.
D. Limitation on Authority: The director of safety services, if not serving as chief of a
department, shall have no authority to take any action exclusively delegated by the Iowa Code to
the positions of police chief or fire chief or reassign any such duties to the position of director of
safety services. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the duties established by section of
this chapter to the extent they are required by chapter 80D of the to a Code, section of this code
to the extent they are required by Iowa Code section 455B.386, and section of this chapter to the
extent they are required by Iowa Code sections 100.2, 102.2, and 102.3.
E. Appointment of Director to Chief Position: In lieu of the director of safety services appointing
the assistant directors of safety services as either plice chief or fire chief, the mayor, with
approtial of the city council, may appoint the director of safety services to the office of police
chief or fire chief at the same time that he or she holds the position of director of safety services,
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provided the individual is other ise qualified to hold such office under the Iowa Code, but the
director of safety services may not be both police chief and fire chief at the same time.
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eligible lists provided for in Iowa Code section 400.13. (Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
CHAPTER 7
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
1-7-1: NOMINATION PROCEDURES ADOPTED:
1-7-2: WARDS:
1-7-3: PRECINCTS:
1-7-1: NOMINATION PROCEDURES ADOPTED:
A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to designate the methods by which candidates for
elective municipal offices in the city shall be nominated. (Ord. 2768, 9-22-1975)
B. Providing for Runoff Elections: For the 2003 municipal election and in subsequent municipal
elections within the city of Waterloo, Iowa, city elections shall be conducted as provided in Iowa
Code (2001) chapter 376, and any amendments to it. The city of Waterloo, Iowa, does hereby
elect to hold a runoff election when a position for an office within said city is unfilled because of
a failure of a sufficient number of candidates to receive a majority vote in a regular city election,
all as provided in Iowa Code, chapter 376. (Ord. 4582, 10-14-2002)
1-7-2: WARDS:
The territory embraced within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, shall be divided into
five (5) wards, to be called the first, second, third, fourth and fifth wards, the boundaries of said
wards are hereby established and defined and set out in this section.
First Ward: The first ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Westerly city limit line and centerline of Rainbow
Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the centerline of Hanna
Boulevard, thence South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Joy Drive,
thence West along the centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna Boulevard, thence
South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Maxine Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence South along the
centerline of Auburn Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence South along the
centerline of Beverly Hills Street to the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive, thence Southeasterly
along the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive to the centerline of Stephan Avenue, thence South
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along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Falls Avenue to the centerline of University Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the
centerline of University Avenue to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk Creek, thence Easterly and
Northeasterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the centerline of Fletcher Avenue,
thence South along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the centerline of Summit Avenue
extended Westerly, thence East along the extended centerline of Summit Avenue and the
centerline of Summit Avenue to the centerline of Chicago Street, thence North along the
centerline of Chicago Street to the North limit of platted Chicago Street, thence Southeasterly in
a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence Southeasterly in a
straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Marsh Street, thence South along the
centerline of Marsh Street to where the centerline of Sherwood Court would intersect if extended
Westerly, thence East along the extended centerline of Sherwood Court and the centerline of
Sherwood Court to the centerline of Sullivan Avenue, thence North and Northeasterly along the
centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the centerline of Elmwood Street, thence East along the
centerline of Elmwood Street to the centerline of Western Avenue, thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of Western Avenue to the centerline of West Mullan Avenue, thence Easterly
along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Locust Street, thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of West Fourth Street, thence
Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Ansborough
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the South city limit line,
thence West along the South city limit line and continuing in a clockwise direction along the city
limit line to the point of beginning.
Second Ward: The second ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of
Waterloo, Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Ansborough Avenue and the
intersection of Ridgemont Road, thence East along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the
centerline of Loralin Drive, thence North along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline
of Rachael Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of
South Hill Drive, thence South along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the centerline of
Rachael Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of Colby
Road, thence North along the centerline of Colby Road to the centerline of West Park Lane,
thence Easterly along the centerline of West Park Lane to the centerline of Kimball Avenue,
thence North along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of Ridgeway Avenue,
thence East along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline of Edgemont
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the centerline of Cataract
Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the centerline of Barton
Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the centerline of Alpine
Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the centerline of Saratoga
Drive, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the centerline of Rudi
Place, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline of West Ninth
Street, thence North along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of Mitchell
Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street,
thence North along the centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West
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along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence North along the
centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of Southbound Washington Street, thence
Northwesterly along the centerline of Southbound Washington Street to the centerline of
Williston Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of
West Eighteenth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to
the Cedar River, thence proceeding Southeasterly along the Cedar River until it intersects the
city limits of the City of Waterloo at a point on the North line of the Cedar River that would
intersect a Southerly extension of the centerline of Randall Avenue, thence proceeding first
South and then in a clockwise direction along the city limits of the City of Waterloo to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the point of beginning.
Third Ward: The third ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Leversee Road (the west city limit line)
and the centerline of West Dunkerton Road (the north city limit line), thence East and South
along the northerly city limit line to the centerline of Moline Road, thence South along the
centerline of Moline Road to the centerline of East Donald Street, thence West along the
centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence Southerly along the
centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence Southeasterly along
the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Kern Street, thence Southwesterly
along the centerline of Kern Street to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline of Conger Street, thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of the spur track of the Chicago Central and Pacific
Railway Company right-of-way, thence Southwesterly following centerline of said spur track to
the centerline of Utica Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Utica Street and its
extension to the centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of
Lafayette Street to the point where the most Westerly spur line of said railroad intersects, thence
Southeasterly along said spur line to the point where the centerline of Sycamore Street extended
Westerly would intersect the centerline of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of said railroad to the centerline of East Mullan
Avenue, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the Cedar River,
thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to the centerline of Union Pacific Railroad right-of-
way, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way to the
centerline of Jefferson Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the
centerline of West Sixth Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Sixth Street to
the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted, thence Northwesterly along the
centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to the centerline of West Fourth Street,
thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Locust
Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of West
Mullan Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline
of Western Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Western Avenue to the
centerline of Elmwood Street, thence West along the centerline of Elmwood Street to the
centerline of Sullivan Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the
centerline of Sherwood Court, thence West along the centerline of Sherwood Court and the
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westerly extension of the centerline of Sherwood Court to the centerline of Marsh Street, thence
North along the centerline of Marsh Street to the North limit of Marsh Street, thence
Northwesterly in a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence
Northwesterly in a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Chicago Street, thence
South along the centerline of Chicago Street to the centerline of Summit Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Summit Avenue and that line extended West to the centerline of Fletcher
Avenue, thence north along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk
Creek, thence Southwesterly and Westerly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the centerline of University Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of University
Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Falls Avenue to the
centerline of Stephan Avenue, thence north along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the
centerline of Carriage Hill Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Carriage Hill
Drive to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of Beverly
Hills Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maynard
Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence North along the centerline of Auburn Street to
the centerline of Maxine Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the
centerline of Hanna Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the
centerline of Joy Drive, thence East along the centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna
Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Rainbow
Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the west city limit line,
thence Northerly in a clockwise direction along the city limit line to the point of beginning.
Fourth Ward: The fourth ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of
Waterloo, Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Moline Road and the North city limit
line, thence East, South and West in a clockwise direction along the city limit line to its
intersection with the North line of the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the North line to
the Cedar River to a point on said North line that would intersect a Southerly extension of the
centerline of Randall Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the centerline of
East Mullan Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the
point of intersection of the first spur line of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, thence
Northwesterly following said spur line to the point at which the centerline of Sycamore Street
extended Northwesterly would intersect said spur line, thence Northwesterly along said spur line
to a point where the most Westerly spur line of said tracks intersects the centerline of Lafayette
Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to the centerline of Utica
Street, thence Northeasterly along Utica Street and its extension to the centerline of the spur
track of the Chicago Central and Pacific right-of-way, thence Northerly along the said centerline
to the centerline of Conger Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Conger Street to the
centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline
of Kern Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Kern Street to the centerline of East
Mullan Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the
centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline
of East Donald Street, thence East along the centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of
Moline Road, thence North along the centerline of Moline Road to the point of beginning.
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Fifth Ward: The fifth ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Eighteenth Street and the Cedar
River, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to the centerline of
Williston Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of
Southbound Washington Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Southbound
Washington Street to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio
Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Byron Avenue to
the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of
Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of West
Ninth Street, thence South along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of Rudi
Place, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline of Saratoga
Drive, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the centerline of Alpine
Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the centerline of Barton
Avenue, thence Northerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the centerline of Cataract
Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the centerline of Edgemont
Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the centerline of East
Ridgeway Avenue, thence West along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline
of Kimball Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of
West Park Lane, thence Westerly along the centerline of West Park Lane to the centerline of
Colby Road, thence South along the centerline of Colby Road to the centerline of Rachael Street,
thence Westerly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of South Hill Drive,
thence north along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the centerline of Rachael Street, thence
Westerly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of Loralin Drive, thence South
along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline of Ridgemont Road, thence West along the
centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly
along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Washington Street as originally
platted, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to
the centerline of West Sixth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Sixth
Street to the centerline of Jefferson Street, thence southeasterly along the centerline of Jefferson
Street to the centerline of the Union Pacific Railroad, thence Northeasterly along the centerline
of the Union Pacific Railroad to the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to
the point of beginning.
(Ord. 5066, 8-8-2011, eff. 1-15-2012)
1-7-3: PRECINCTS:
The territory embraced within the various wards within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, shall be divided into precincts to be known as the 1st precinct of the first ward, the 2nd
precinct of the first ward, the 3rd precinct of the first ward, the 4th precinct of the first ward, the
5th precinct of the first ward and the 6th precinct of the first ward; and the 1st precinct of the
second ward, the 2nd precinct of the second ward, the 3rd precinct of the second ward, the 4th
precinct of the second ward, the 5th precinct of the second ward and the 6th precinct of the
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second ward; and the 1st precinct of the third ward, the 2nd precinct of the third ward, the 3rd
precinct of the third ward, the 4th precinct of the third ward, the 5th precinct of the third ward
and the 6th precinct of the third ward; and the 1st precinct of the fourth ward, the 2nd precinct of
the fourth ward, the 3rd precinct of the fourth ward, the 4th precinct of the fourth ward, the 5th
precinct of the fourth ward and the 6th precinct of the fourth ward; and the 1st precinct of the
fifth ward, the 2nd precinct of the fifth ward, the 3rd precinct of the fifth ward, the 4th precinct
of the fifth ward, the 5th precinct of the fifth ward and the 6th precinct of the fifth ward.
1st Precinct of the First Ward: The 1st precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Westerly city limit line and the centerline of
Rainbow Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the centerline of
Hanna Boulevard, thence South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Joy
Drive, thence West along the Centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna Boulevard,
thence South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Maxine Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence
South along the centerline of Auburn Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence
Southerly along the centerline of Beverly Hills Street to the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive to the centerline of Stephan
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of Falls Avenue to the centerline of University Avenue, thence
Northwesterly along the centerline of University Avenue to the West city limit line, thence North
along the West city limit line to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct of the First Ward: The 2nd precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the West city limits and the centerline of University
Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of University Avenue to a point where the
centerline of Alabar Avenue, if extended would intersect the centerline of University Avenue,
thence Westerly along said extension of the centerline of Alabar Avenue and the centerline of
Alabar Avenue to the centerline of Linbud Lane, thence South along the centerline of Linbud
Lane to the centerline of Sager Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Sager Avenue to the
centerline of Doreen Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Doreen Avenue to the
centerline of Downing Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Downing Avenue to the
centerline of Wren Road, thence South along the centerline of Wren Road to the centerline of
Huntington Road, thence West along the centerline of Huntington Road to the West city limits,
thence North along the West city limit line to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct of the First Ward: The 3rd precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point where the centerline of Fletcher Avenue intersects the Westerly extension
of the centerline of Summit Avenue, thence East along the centerline of extended Summit
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Avenue, and Summit Avenue to the centerline of Chicago Street, thence North along the
centerline of Chicago Street to the North limit of platted Chicago Street, thence Southeasterly in
a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence Southeasterly in a
straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Marsh Street, thence South along the
centerline of Marsh Street to where the centerline of Sherwood Court would intersect if extended
Westerly, thence East along the extended centerline of Sherwood Court and the centerline of
Sherwood Court to the centerline of Sullivan Avenue, thence North and Northeasterly along the
centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the centerline of Elmwood Street, thence East along the
centerline of Elmwood Street to the centerline of Western Avenue, thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of Western Avenue to the centerline of West Mullan Avenue, thence Easterly
along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Locust Street, thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of W. Fourth Street, thence
Southwesterly along the centerline of W. Fourth Street to the centerline of Campbell Avenue,
thence West along the Centerline of Campbell Avenue to the centerline of Fletcher Avenue,
thence North along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the point of beginning.
4th Precinct of the First Ward: The 4th precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at a point where the West city limit line intersects the centerline of Huntington Road,
thence East along the centerline of Huntington Road to the centerline of Wren Road, thence
North along the centerline of Wren Road to the centerline of Downing Avenue, thence East
along the centerline of Downing Avenue to the centerline of Doreen Avenue, thence North along
the centerline of Doreen Avenue to the centerline of Sager Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Sager Avenue to the centerline of Linbud Lane, thence North along the centerline of
Linbud Lane to the centerline of Alabar Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Alabar
Avenue and the centerline of Alabar Avenue extended Easterly to the centerline of University
Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of University Avenue to the centerline of
Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline
of Black Hawk Creek, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the
centerline of Fletcher Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the
centerline of Campbell Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Campbell Avenue to the
centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street
to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough
Avenue to the centerline of Carrington Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Carrington
Avenue to the centerline of Sergeant Road (also known as Highway 63), thence Southwesterly
along the centerline of Sergeant Road to the centerline of Martin Road, thence Westerly and
Southerly along the centerline of Martin Road to the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk
Creek, thence Northerly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the city limit line thence
East and North following the city limits to the point of beginning.
5th Precinct of the First Ward: The 5th precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at a point of intersection of the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue and the
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centerline of Martin Road, thence Northerly and Easterly along the centerline of Martin Road to
the centerline of Sergeant Road (also known as Highway 63), thence Northeasterly along the
centerline of Sergeant Road to the centerline of Carrington Avenue, thence East along the
centerline of Carrington Avenue to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Ridgemont Road, thence West along the
centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of Inverness Road, thence Northerly and
Northwesterly along the centerline of Inverness Road to the centerline of Doral Drive, thence
Northerly along the centerline of Doral Drive to the centerline of West 4th Street, thence
Northeasterly along the centerline of West 4th Street to the centerline of West Ridgeway
Avenue, thence West along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct of the First Ward: The 6th precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at a point of intersection of the centerline of Black Hawk Creek and the centerline of
West Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the
centerline of West 4th Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West 4th Street to the
centerline of Doral Drive, thence Southerly along the centerline of Doral Drive to the centerline
of Inverness Road, thence Southeasterly and Southerly along the centerline of Inverness Road to
the centerline of Ridgemont Road, thence East along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the intersection with the South city limit line, thence West along the South city limit line and
continuing in a clockwise direction to a point where the city limit line intersects the centerline of
Black Hawk Creek (said point lying Easterly of Deere Road), thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the point of beginning.
1st Precinct of the Second Ward: The 1st precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Kimball Avenue and the centerline of
East Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the
centerline of Edgemont Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the
centerline of Cataract Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the
centerline of Barton Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the
centerline of Alpine Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the
centerline of Saratoga Drive, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the
centerline of Rudi Place, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline
of West Ninth Street, thence Southwesterly and Southerly along the centerline of West 9th Street
to the centerline of E. San Marnan Drive, thence West along the centerline of E. San Marnan
Drive to the centerline of Kimball Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Kimball Avenue
to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct of the Second Ward: The 2nd precinct of the second ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue and the
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centerline of West 9th Street, thence East along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the
centerline of Hammond Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Hammond Avenue to the
centerline of East San Marnan Drive, thence West along the centerline of East San Marnan Drive
to the centerline of West 9th Street, thence North and Northeasterly along the centerline of West
9th Street to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct of the Second Ward: The 3rd precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Mitchell Avenue and the centerline of
West 9th Street, thence East along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of LaPorte
Road, thence South along the centerline of LaPorte Road to the centerline of East Ridgeway
Avenue, as originally platted, thence West along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue as
originally platted to the centerline of West 9th Street, thence North along the centerline of West
9th Street to the point of beginning.
4th Precinct of the Second Ward: The 4th precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Hawkeye Road (also known as Hwy.
21) and the centerline of East San Marnan Drive, thence East along the centerline of East San
Marnan Drive to the centerline of Hammond Avenue, thence North along the centerline of
Hammond Avenue to the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline
of East Ridgeway Avenue as originally platted to the centerline of LaPorte Road, thence North
along the centerline of LaPorte Road to the centerline of Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence North along the centerline
of Ohio Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Byron
Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence North along the centerline of Ohio Street to the
centerline of Southbound Washington Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of
Southbound Washington Street to the centerline of Williston Avenue, thence Easterly along the
centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of West Eighteenth Street, thence Northeasterly
along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to the Cedar River, thence proceeding
Southeasterly along the Cedar River until it intersects the city limits of the City of Waterloo at a
point on the North line of the Cedar River that would intersect a Southerly extension of the
centerline of Randall Avenue, thence following the city limit line in a clockwise direction to the
centerline of East Shaulis Road, thence West along the centerline of East Shaulis Road to the
centerline of Hawkeye Road, thence North along the centerline of Hawkeye Road to the point of
beginning.
5th Precinct of the Second Ward: The 5th precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Hawkeye Road (also known as Hwy.
21) and the centerline of East Shaulis Road, thence Easterly along the centerline of East Shaulis
Road to the East city limit line, thence following the East and South city limit lines in a
clockwise direction to the centerline of Hawkeye Road, thence North along the centerline of
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Hawkeye Road to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct of the Second Ward: The 6th precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Ansborough Avenue and the centerline of
Ridgemont Road, thence East along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of
Loralin Drive, thence North along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline of Rachael
Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of South Hill
Drive, thence South along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the centerline of Rachael Street,
thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of Colby Road, thence
North along the centerline of Colby Road to the centerline of West Park Lane, thence Northerly
and Easterly along the centerline of West Park Lane to the centerline of Kimball Avenue, thence
South along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of East San Marnan Drive, thence
East along the centerline of East San Marnan Drive to the centerline of Hawkeye Road (also
known as Highway 21), thence South along the centerline of Hawkeye Road to the South city
limits, thence West, North and West following the South city limit line in a clockwise direction
to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough
Avenue to the point of beginning.
1st Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 1st precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Leversee Road and the centerline of
West Dunkerton Road, (which point is also on the city limit line), thence Easterly following the
Northerly city limit line of Waterloo to the centerline of Wagner Road, thence South along the
centerline of Wagner Road to the centerline of Candlewick Road, thence South along the
centerline of Candlewick Road to the centerline of Woodmayr Drive, thence East along the
centerline of Woodmayr Drive to the centerline of Cedar Bend Street, thence South along the
centerline of Cedar Bend Street to the centerline of West Donald Street, thence East along the
centerline of West Donald Street to the centerline of Normandy Street, thence South along the
centerline of Normandy Street to the centerline of Northey Street, thence East along the
centerline of Northey Street to the centerline of Longfellow Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Longfellow Avenue to the centerline of West Parker Street, thence East along the
centerline of West Parker Street to the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of Dawson Street, thence East along the centerline
of Dawson Street to the centerline of Avon Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Avon
Avenue to the centerline of Conger Street, thence West along the centerline of Conger Street to
the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence South on the centerline of Burton Avenue, and an
extension thereof, to the Cedar River, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the
centerline of West Conger Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Conger
Street to the centerline of relocated Ansborough Avenue, thence West and Southwesterly along
the centerline of relocated Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence
West along the centerline of Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Chicago Central & Pacific
Railroad spur line, thence Northwesterly following the centerline of said railroad to the point
where the centerline of Rainbow Drive intersects said railroad centerline for the second time,
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thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the West city limits, thence
Northerly following the West city limit line in a clockwise direction to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 2nd precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the North city limit line and the centerline of Wagner
Road, thence Easterly and Southerly following the city limit line in a clockwise direction to the
intersection with the centerline of Moline Road, thence South along the centerline of Moline
Road to the centerline of East Donald Street, thence West along the centerline of East Donald
Street and West Donald Street to the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of Broadway Street, thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of Broadway Street to the Easterly extension of the centerline of Northey Street,
thence West along the centerline of extended Northey Street, and Northey Street to the centerline
of Normandy Street, thence North along the centerline of Normandy Street to the centerline of
West Donald Street, thence West along the centerline of West Donald Street to the centerline of
Cedar Bend Street, thence North along the centerline of Cedar Bend Street to the centerline of
Woodmayr Drive, thence West along the centerline of Woodmayr Drive to the centerline of
Candlewick Road, thence North along the centerline of Candlewick Road to the centerline of
Wagner Road, thence Northerly along the centerline of Wagner Road to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 3rd precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Burton Avenue and the centerline of
West Donald Street, thence East along the centerline of West Donald Street to the centerline of
Logan Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline of East
Mullan Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the
centerline of Kern Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Kern Street to the
centerline of Logan Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline
of Conger Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of
Broadway Street, thence North and Northwesterly along the centerline of Broadway Street to the
centerline of Burton Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Burton Avenue to the point of
beginning.
4th Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 4th precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Northey Street and the centerline of
Longfellow Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Northey Street and its extension to the
centerline of Broadway Street, thence Southeasterly and Southerly along the centerline of
Broadway Street to the centerline of Conger Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of
Conger Street to the centerline of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railway right-of-way, thence
Southerly and Southwesterly following the centerline of said spur line to the centerline of Utica
Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Utica Street and its extension to the
centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to
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the point where the most Westerly spur line of said Railroad intersects, thence Southeasterly
along said spur line to the point where the centerline of Sycamore Street extended Westerly
would intersect the centerline of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad right-of-way, thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of said Railroad to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue,
thence Southwesterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the Cedar River, thence
Northwesterly along the Cedar River to a point at which the centerline of Burton Avenue
extended Southerly would intersect the Cedar River, thence North along said extension of the
centerline of Burton, and the centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of Conger Street,
thence East along the centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of Avon Avenue, thence North
along the centerline of Avon Avenue to the centerline of Dawson Street, thence West along the
centerline of Dawson Street to the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence North along the
centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of West Parker Street, thence West along the
centerline of West Parker Street to the centerline of Longfellow Avenue, thence North along the
centerline of Longfellow Avenue to the point of beginning.
5th Precinct Of of The _ the Third Ward: The 5th precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Rainbow Drive and the centerline of
Hanna Boulevard, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the centerline
of the spur track of the Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad, thence Southeasterly along said
railroad centerline to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence East along the centerline of
Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence Northeasterly and Easterly
along the centerline of relocated Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Westfield Avenue,
thence South and Southeasterly along the centerline of Westfield Avenue to the centerline of
Black Hawk Creek, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the centerline of University Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of University
Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Falls Avenue to the
centerline of Stephan Avenue, thence Northerly along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the
centerline of Carriage Hill Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Carriage Hill
Drive to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of Beverly
Hills Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maynard
Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence North along the centerline of Auburn Street to
the centerline of Maxine Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the
centerline of Hanna Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the
centerline of Joy Drive, thence East along the centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna
Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 6th precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Conger Street and the main
channel of the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to the intersection with
the centerline of the Iowa Northern Railway Company right-of-way, (formerly known as the
Chicago Northwestern Transportation Company), thence Southwesterly along the centerline of
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the Iowa Northern Railway Company right-of-way to the intersection with the centerline of
Jefferson Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the intersection
with the centerline of West Sixth Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Sixth
Street to the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted, thence Northwesterly along the
centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to the centerline of West Fourth Street,
thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Locust
Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of West Mullan
Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of
Western Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Western Avenue to the centerline
of Elmwood Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of Elmwood Street to the centerline of
Sullivan Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the centerline of
Sherwood Court, thence West along the centerline of Sherwood Court and an extension of
Sherwood Court to the centerline of Marsh Street, thence North along the centerline of Marsh
Street to the North limit of Marsh Street, thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the North
limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the Northerly
limit of the centerline of Chicago Street, thence South along the centerline of Chicago Street to
the centerline of Summit Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Summit Avenue and along
the centerline of Summit Avenue extended West to the centerline of Fletcher Avenue, thence
North along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk Creek, thence
Northeasterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the centerline of Westfield Avenue,
thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Westfield Avenue to the centerline of West Conger
Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Conger Street to the point of beginning.
1st Precinct Of of The _ the Fourth Ward: The 1st precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of East Donald Street and the centerline of
Logan Avenue, thence East along the centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of Idaho
Street, thence South along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of Newell Street, thence
West along the centerline of Newell Street to the centerline of Mobile Street, thence South along
the centerline of Mobile Street to the centerline of Quincy Street, thence West along the
centerline of Quincy Street to the centerline of Ankeny Street, thence North along the centerline
of Ankeny Street to the centerline of Newell Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of
Newell Street to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence continuing Westerly along the
centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline
of Logan Avenue to the centerline of Kern Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of
Kern Street to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline
of East Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline of
Logan Avenue to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 2nd precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Newell Street and the centerline of
Ankeny Street, thence South along the centerline of Ankeny Street to the centerline of Quincy
Street, thence East along the centerline of Quincy Street to the centerline of North Barclay Street,
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thence South along the centerline of North Barclay Street to the centerline of Shilliam Avenue,
thence East along the centerline of Shilliam Avenue to the centerline of Jackson Street, thence
South along the centerline of Jackson Street to the centerline of Merriman Street, thence East
along the centerline of Merriman Street to the centerline of Bates Street, thence South on the
centerline of Bates Street to the centerline of Douglas Street, thence East on the centerline of
Douglas Street to the centerline of Mobile Street, thence Southerly along the centerline of
Mobile Street and the centerline of relocated Mobile Street to the centerline of Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive, thence Westerly along the centerline of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the
centerline of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad right-of-way, thence Southeasterly along
said railroad centerline to the centerline of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, thence
Southwesterly along centerline of said right-of-way to the centerline of Walnut Street, thence
Northwesterly along the centerline of Walnut Street to the centerline of E. Fourth Street, thence
Southwesterly along the centerline of E. Fourth Street to the Cedar River, thence Northwesterly
along the Cedar River to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the
centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the point of intersection of the first spur line of the Chicago
Central and Pacific Railroad, thence Northwesterly following said spur line to the point at which
the centerline of Sycamore Street extended Northwesterly would intersect said spur line, thence
Northwesterly along said spur line to a point where the most Westerly spur line of said tracks
intersects the centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of
Lafayette Street to the centerline of Utica Street, thence Northeasterly along Utica Street and its
extension to the centerline of the spur line of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, thence in
a Northerly direction following the centerline of said spur line to the centerline of Conger Street,
thence Easterly along the centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue,
thence continuing Easterly along the centerline of Newell Street to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 3rd precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Cedar River and the centerline of East Fourth Street,
thence Northeasterly along the centerline of East Fourth Street to the centerline of Walnut Street,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Walnut Street to the centerline of the right-of-way of
the spur line of the Union Pacific Railroad, thence Northeasterly along said railroad right-of-way
centerline to the centerline of the right-of-way of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad, thence
Southeasterly along said railroad right-of-way centerline to the centerline of Glenwood Street,
thence East along the centerline of Glenwood Street to the centerline of Steely Street, thence
South along the centerline of Steely Street to the centerline of Independence Avenue, thence East
along the centerline of Independence Avenue to the centerline of Nevada Street, thence South
along the centerline of Nevada Street to the centerline of Franklin Street, thence West along the
centerline of Franklin Street to the centerline of Vinton Street, thence Southerly along the
centerline of Vinton Street to the Cedar River, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the
point of beginning.
4th Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 4th precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Cedar River and the centerline of Vinton Street,
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thence Northerly along the centerline of Vinton Street to the centerline of Franklin Street, thence
East along the centerline of Franklin Street to the centerline of Nevada Street, thence North along
the centerline of Nevada Street to the centerline of Independence Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Independence Avenue to the centerline of Steely Street, thence North along the
centerline of Steely Street to the centerline of Alta Vista Avenue, thence East along the
centerline of Alta Vista Avenue to the centerline of Idaho Street, thence South along the
centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of Butler Avenue, thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of relocated Idaho Street to the point of intersection of the centerline of Dubuque Road
and the centerline of Adrian Street, thence South along the centerline of Adrian Street to the
centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to the
centerline of Osage Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Osage Avenue to the
centerline of Dubuque Road, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Dubuque Road to the
city limit line, thence South along the city limit line to the point where the city limit line
intersects the North line of the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the North line of the
Cedar River to a point on said North line that would intersect a Southerly extension of the
centerline of Randall Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the point of
beginning.
5th Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 5th precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of North Barclay Street and the centerline
of Quincy Street, thence East along the centerline of Quincy Street to the centerline of Mobile
Street, thence North along the centerline of Mobile Street to the centerline of Newell Street,
thence East along the centerline of Newell Street to the centerline of Idaho Street, thence North
along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of East Donald Street, thence West along the
centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of Moline Road, thence North along the
centerline of Moline Road to the North city limit line, thence following the North and East city
limit line in a clockwise direction to its intersection with the centerline of Independence Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of Independence Avenue to the centerline of Idaho Street,
thence North along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of Alta Vista Avenue, thence
West along the centerline of Alta Vista Avenue to the centerline of Steely Street, thence North
along the centerline of Steely Street to the centerline of Glenwood Street, thence West along the
centerline of Glenwood Street to the centerline of the right-of-way of the Chicago Central and
Pacific Railroad, thence Northwesterly along said railroad centerline to the centerline of Martin
Luther King Jr. Drive, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
to the centerline of relocated Mobile Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of relocated
Mobile Street and the centerline of Mobile Street to the centerline of Douglas Street, thence West
along the centerline of Douglas Street to the centerline of Bates Street, thence North along the
centerline of Bates Street to the centerline of Merriman Street, thence West along the centerline
of Merriman Street to the centerline of Jackson Street, thence North along the centerline of
Jackson Street to the centerline of Shilliam Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Shilliam
Avenue to the centerline of North Barclay Street, thence North along the centerline of North
Barclay Street to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 6th precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
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territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Lafayette Street and the centerline of
Adrian Street, thence North along the centerline of Adrian Street to the centerline of Dubuque
Road, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of relocated Idaho Street to the centerline of
Butler Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of
Independence Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Independence Avenue to the East city
limit line, thence South and Northwesterly following the city limit line to its intersection with the
centerline of Dubuque Road, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Dubuque Road to the
centerline of Osage Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Osage Avenue to the centerline
of Lafayette Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to the point of
beginning.
1st Precinct Of _ of The the Fifth Ward: The 1st precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Eighteenth Street and the Cedar
River, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to centerline of
Williston Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of
Hammond Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Hammond Avenue to the centerline of
Leavitt Street, thence West and Northwesterly along the centerline of Leavitt Street to the
centerline of West Seventh Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Seventh
Street to the centerline of Allen Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Allen Street
to the centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth
Street to the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted, thence Southeasterly along the
centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to the centerline of West Sixth Street,
thence Northeasterly along centerline of West Sixth Street to the centerline of Jefferson Street,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the centerline of the right-of-way
of the Union Pacific Railroad, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of the Union Pacific
Railroad to the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to the point of
beginning.
2nd Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 2nd precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Williston Avenue and the centerline of
Southbound Washington Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Southbound
Washington Street to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio
Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Byron Avenue to
the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of
Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of West
Ninth Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of
Leavitt Street, thence Southeasterly and Easterly along the centerline of Leavitt Street to the
centerline of Hammond Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Hammond Avenue to the
centerline of Williston Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the point
of beginning.
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3rd Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 3rd precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline West Fourth Street and the centerline of
Allen Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Allen Street to the centerline of West
Seventh Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Seventh Street to the centerline
of Leavitt Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Leavitt Street to the centerline of
West Ninth Street, thence Southwesterly and Southerly along the centerline of West Ninth Street
to the centerline of Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the
centerline of Vermont Street, thence North along the centerline of Vermont Street to the
centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline
of Bayard Street, thence North and Northwesterly along the centerline of Bayard Street to the
centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street
to the point of beginning.
4th Precinct Of of The _ the Fifth Ward: The 4th precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline Mitchell Avenue and the centerline of
West Ninth Street, thence Southerly along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of
Rudi Place, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline of Saratoga
Drive, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the centerline of Alpine
Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the centerline of Barton
Avenue, thence Northerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the centerline of Cataract
Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the centerline of Edgemont
Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the centerline of East
Ridgeway Avenue, thence West along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline
of Kimball Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of
Carolina Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Carolina Avenue to the centerline of Hale
Street, thence North along the centerline of Hale Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence
East along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline of Vermont Street, thence South
along the centerline of Vermont Street to the centerline of Mitchell Avenue, thence East along
the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the point of beginning.
5th Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 5th precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline West Fourth Street and the centerline of
Bayard Street, thence Southeasterly and South along the centerline of Bayard Street to the
centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline
of Hale Street, thence South along the centerline of Hale Street to the centerline of Carolina
Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Carolina Avenue to the centerline of Kimball
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of West
Ridgeway Avenue, thence West along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline
of Sheridan Road, thence Northerly along the centerline of Sheridan Road to the centerline of
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Berkshire Road, thence Westerly and Northerly along the centerline of Berkshire Road to the
centerline of Hampshire Road, thence Northerly along the centerline of Hampshire Road to the
centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street
to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct Of of The Fifth Ward: The 6th precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Fourth Street and the centerline of
Hampshire Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Hampshire Road to the centerline of
Berkshire Road, thence Southerly and Easterly along the centerline of Berkshire Road to the
centerline of Sheridan Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Sheridan Road to the
centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline of West Ridgeway
Avenue to the centerline of Kimball Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Kimball
Avenue to the centerline of West Park Lane, thence Westerly and Southerly along the centerline
of West Park Lane to the centerline of Colby Road, thence South along the centerline of Colby
Road to the centerline of Rachael Street, thence West along the centerline of Rachael Street to
the centerline of South Hill Drive, thence North along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the
centerline of Rachael Street, thence West along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline
of Loralin Drive, thence South along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline of
Ridgemont Road, thence West along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of
Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline
of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the
point of beginning.
(Ord. 5066, 8-8-2011, eff. 1-15-2012)
CHAPTER 8
MUNICIPAL FINANCES
1-8-1: DEEDS AND CONTRACTS:
1-8-32: CLAIMS:
1-8-43: GENERAL FUND:
1 8 5: PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS:
1-8-1: DEEDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. Execution Of Deeds Conveying City Property: All deeds and releases for the conveyance of
any real estate belonging to the city shall be made in the name of the city, as party of the first
part, and shall be executed by the mayor and the city clerk in their official capacity, and they
shall affix the corporate seal of the city thereto; such deed or release shall thereupon be
acknowledged by the mayor and city clerk for and on behalf of the city, which deed so executed
and acknowledged shall be valid and effectual to convey all rights and release all claims thereby
purporting to be conveyed or released.
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B. Execution of Deeds Acquiring New City Property: All deeds and releases for the
conveyance of any real estate acquired by the city not through annexation shall be made in the
name of the city, as party of the second part, and shall be executed by the mayor and the city
clerk in their official capacity, and they shall affix the corporate seal of the city thereto; such
deed or release shall thereupon be acknowledged by the mayor and city clerk for and on behalf
of the city, which deed so executed and acknowledged shall be valid and effectual to convey all
rights and release all claims thereby purporting to be conveyed or released. Property acquisitions
shall be approved by resolution except any property acquired by the city through court order
shall be received and filed with the official records of the city council.
C. Execution Of of Contracts:
1. All contracts entered into by the city, except such as may be entered into by ordinance,
shall be in writing, executed by the mayors in his official capacity and under the direction
of council, with the corporate seal of the city affixed thereto, and approved by the city
council, which approval shall be endorsed on the contract by the city clerk, and attested
by the city clerk's seal and signature.
2. The city shall not be bound by, or be liable upon, any contract except such as shall be
entered into and executed in accordance with the provisions of subsection B1 of this
section. (Rev. Ord. 1127, Comp. 1941, p. D-3)
SES:
A. All supplies, goods,. and merchandise used by the city shall be purchased as provided in
subsection B of this section, and in no other manner.
B. Whenever it is necessary for the city to purchase supplies for any of the departments of the
city, unless ordered by the city council at a regular or special session, a written order must be
first had and obtained from the city clerk before the supplies, goods or merchandise can be
purchased.
C. Any officer or employees of the city or any other person ho shall violate the provisions of
this section shall be guilty of an offense, and the city shall not be liable for any goods_purchased
1-8-32: CLAIMS:
All bills and claims against the city shall be itemized, and shall not be allowed until passed upon
approved by the proper committee., and as by ordinance provided, except the bills of city officers
and others employed by the city and receiving a compensation fixed by ordinance, resolution or
by contract. (Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C 6)
1-8-43: GENERAL FUND:
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A. The city shall establish and maintain a minimum level of year-end general fund cash balance
of no less than five percent (5%) of the total general fund revenue budgeted or amended each
fiscal year. The city council shall adopt the annual operating budget each fiscal year in a manner
consistent with the required minimum level of year-end cash balance. Budget deficit reduction
measures shall be taken in the course of each fiscal year should it be determined that without
such measures the general fund cash balance would fall below the required minimum level of
year-end general fund cash balance at the close of that fiscal year.
B. Upon adoption of this section, the mayor and city council shall implement and exercise the
necessary budget controls to enable the city to comply with this section within the prescribed
time allowable stated herein. The general fund cash balance shall be at the minimum required
level of five percent (5%) of annual general fund revenue no later than June 30, 1996. (Ord.
4012, 4-25-1994)
1 S 5: PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS:
A. Definitions:
NEW CONSTRUCTION: New buildings and structures and includes new buildings and
structures which are constructed as additions to existing buildings and structures. New
construction does not include reconstruction of an existing building or structure which does not
constitute complete replacement of an existing building or structure or refitting of an existing
building or structure, unless the reconstruction of an existing building or structure is required due
to economic obsolescence and the reconstruction is necessary to implement recognized industry
standards for the manufacturing and processing of specific products and the recons i is
required for the olNner of the building or structure to continue to competitively manufacture or
process those products, which shall receive prior approval from the city council upon the
recommendation of the Iowa development commission. The exemption shall also apply to new
machinery and equipment assessed to real estate pursuant toIo a Code section 427A.1(1),
paragraph (e), unless the machinery or equipment is part of the noal replacement or operating
process to maintain or expand the existing operational status.
B. Partial Exemption For Construction Or Improvement Of Industrial Real Estate: The city
council, by this section, provides for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual
value added to industrial real estate by the new construction of industrial real estate and the
acquisition of or improvement to machinery and equipment assessed as real estate pursuant to
Iowa Code section 427A.1(1) paragraph (e). This partial exemption shall be available until such
time as this section is repealed by the city council.
C. Period Of Eligibility; Rate Of Proportionate Distribution: The actual value added to industrial
real estate for the reasons specified in this section is eligible to receive a partial exemption from
taxation for a period of five (5) years. "Actual value added" as used in this section means the
actual value added as of the first of the year for which the exemption is received, except that
actual value added by improvements to machinery and equipment means the actual value as
determined by the assessor as of January 1 of each year for which the exemption is recei` ed. The
amount of actual value added which is eligible to be exempt from taxation shall be as follo s:
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1. For the first year, seventy five percent (75%).
2. For the second year, sixty percent (60%).
3. For the third year, forty five percent (45%).
4. For the fourth year, thirty percent (30%).
5. For the fifth year, fifteen percent (15%).
Hove ever, the granting of the exemption under this section for new construction
constituting complete replacement of an existing building or structure shall not result in
the assessed value of the industrial real estate being reduced belo v the assessed ti alue of
the industrial real estate before the start of the new construction added.
D. Application:
1. pplication For Project: An application shall be filed for each project resulting in
actual value added for which an exemption is claimed. The application for exemption
shall be filed by the owner of the property with the local assessor by February 1 of the
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exemption shall be made on fo s prescribed by the director of revenue and finance and
shall contain info ation pertaining to the nature of the improvement, its cost and other
information deemed necessary by the director of revenue and finance.
2. Application For Prior ApproN al: A person may submit a proposal to the city council to
receive prior approval for eligibility for a tax exemption on new construction. The city
council, by ordinance, may give its prior approval of a tax exemption for new
construction if the nem construction is in confo , ance with the zoning plans for the city.
The prior approval shall also be subject to the hearing requirements of this sectio . S h
prior approval shall not entitle the owner to exemption from taxation until the ne
construction has been completed and found to be qualified real estate. However, if the tax
exemption for ne construction is not approved, the person may submit an amended
proposal to the city council to approve or reject.
E. Repeal Exemption Provisions: When, in the opinion of the city council, continuation
of the exemption granted in this section ceases to be of benefit to the city, the city council
may repeal this section, but all existing exemptions shall continue until their expiration.
F. Limitation On Tax Exemptions: A property tax exemption under this section shall not
be granted if the property for which the exemption is claimed has received any other
property tax exemption authorized by law. (Ord. 3136, 4 13 19 81)
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ARTICLE A. HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX
1-8A-1: TAX IMPOSED:
1-8A-2: DEFINITIONS:
1-8A-3: ADMINISTRATION:
1-8A-4: FUND CREDITED:
1-8A-5: TAX PERMIT:
1-8A-6: PROVISIONS OF RETAIL SALES TAX APPLICABLE:
1-8A-7: LOCAL TRANSIENT GUEST TAX FUND:
1-8A-1: TAX IMPOSED:
There is hereby imposed by ordinance of the city council a hotel and motel tax at a rate of seven
percent (7%) upon the gross receipts from the renting of any and all rooms, apartments or
sleeping quarters in any hotel, motel, inn, public lodging house, rooming house or tourist court,
or in any place where sleeping accommodations are furnished to transient guests for rent,
whether with or without meals. The tax shall apply only within the corporate boundaries of the
city.
The hotel and motel tax shall be imposed on April 1, 1981, following the notification of the state
director of revenue and finance. Once imposed, the tax shall remain in effect at the rate imposed
continually and perpetually thereafter until terminated by ordinance of the city council. (Ord.
4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8A-2: DEFINITIONS:
RENTING AND RENT: Includes any kind of direct or indirect charge for such rooms,
apartments, sleeping quarters or the use thereof. However, such tax shall not apply to the gross
receipts from the renting of a room, apartment or sleeping quarters while rented by the same
person for a period of more than thirty one (31) consecutive days. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8A-3: ADMINISTRATION:
The state director of revenue and finance shall administer the provisions of the hotel and motel
tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of the state tax law. Said director
shall provide appropriate forms, or provide on the regular state tax forms, for reporting the hotel
and motel tax liability. All monies received or refunded one hundred eighty (180) days after the
date on which the city terminates the hotel and motel tax shall be deposited in or withdrawn from
the state general fund. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8A-4: FUND CREDITED:
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The director of revenue and finance of the state, in consultation with local officials, shall collect
and account for the hotel and motel tax and shall credit all revenues to a "local transient guest tax
fund" as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 422A. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8A-5: TAX PERMIT:
No tax permit other than state tax permit required under Iowa Code section 422.53 may be
required by local authorities. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8A-6: PROVISIONS OF RETAIL SALES TAX APPLICABLE:
The tax herein imposed and levied shall be in addition to any state sales tax imposed under Iowa
Code section 422.43. The provisions of Iowa Code sections 422.25(4), 422.30, 422.48 to 422.52,
422.54 to 422.5 8, 422.67, 422.68, 422.69(1), and 422.70 to 422.75, consistent with chapter
422A, shall apply with respect to the taxes authorized under said chapter 422A, in the same
manner and with the same effect as if the hotel and motel taxes were retail sales taxes within the
meaning of those statutes. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the director of revenue
and finance of the state shall provide for only quarterly filing of returns as prescribed in Iowa
Code section 422.51. Further, said director may require all persons as defined in Iowa Code
section 422.42, who are engaged in the business of deriving gross receipts subject to tax under
Iowa Code chapter 422A, to register with the department of revenue and finance of the state.
(Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8A-7: LOCAL TRANSIENT GUEST TAX FUND:
A. There is created in the office of the state treasurer a local transient guest tax fund which shall
consist of all monies credited to such fund under this article.
B. All monies in the local transient guest tax fund shall be remitted at least quarterly by the state
treasurer, pursuant to rules of the director of revenue and finance of the state, to the city in the
amount collected from business in said city.
C. Monies received by the city from this fund shall be credited to the general fund of such city,
subject to the provisions of subsection D of this section. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
D. The revenue derived from any hotel and motel tax authorized by this article shall be used as
follows:
1. Fifty percent (50%) to the Waterloo convention and visitors bureau for the promotion
of tourism.
2. Twenty percent (20%), or a minimum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars
($150,000.00), to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
3. Ten percent (10%) to the Waterloo city council for discretionary purposes.
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4. Twenty percent (20%) to recreation, culture, conventions, entertainment. The board of
directors of the Waterloo convention and visitors bureau shall make recommendations
every January to the city council concerning the allocation of these funds. (Ord. 4584, 10-
28-2002)
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Rules of Procedure Edits
for City Code
CHAPTER 1
POLICY PROVISIONS
1.1 Purpose
"Rules") is to instill and maintain public confidence in city government by :
Promoting the orderly and expeditious process of conducting city business;
Protecting the rights of each individual by encouraging public comment and giving every
proposition under consideration free and full debate; and
Carrying out the will of a majo ity of the City Council while preserving the rights of all Council
members.
1.2 Authority
Two sections of the Iowa Code grant Council the authority to adopt its own rules of procedure.
Iowa Code § 21.7 states, "Nothing in this chapter shall prevent a governmental body from
making and enforcing reasonable rules for the conduct of its meetings to assure those meetings
are orderly, and free from interference or interruption by spectators," and Iowa Code § 372.13(5)
states "the council shall determine its own rules and maintain records of its proceedings."
1.3 Interpretation
The City Attorney or City Clerk shall be considered the final authority on any questions
regarding the application or interpretation of these Rules.
1.4 Amendments
The Rules shall be in effect upon their adoption by ordinance and until such time as they are
amended. These Rules may be amended only if the proposed amendments have been introduced
into the record at a prior meeting.
CHAPTER 2
ROLES AND DECORUM OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
2.1 Form of Government
City of Waterloo utilizes a Mayor Counci form of government. In this form, the Mayor is
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2.2 Role of Mayor
A. The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City, head of the executive branch of the City,
ceremonial head of the City and, when present at a Council meeting, is presiding officer of the
Council.
B. As head of the executive branch of the City, the Mayor oversees the daily administration of
the City by supervising and directing all City employees and departments. The Mayor shall
recommend the appointment of department heads with the consent of Council. The Mayor may
take command of the police and govern the City by proclamation, upon making a determination
that a time of emergency or public danger exists. Within the City limits, the Mayor has all the
pov, ers conferred upon the sheriff to suppress disorders. Iowa Code § 372.14.
2.3 Role of Council Members
Council is the legislative body of the City and exercises its powers and duties as a quorum of
Council members during open meetings. Iowa Code § 364.2(1) states that "the power of a city is
vested in the city council, except as othe ise provided by state la". As a result, Council, as a
legislative body, is responsible for enacting laws and setting policy by which the City takes
action.
2.4 Council Communications with City Employees
A. In order to uphold the integrity of the Mayor -Council form of government, and to
provide proper checks and balances, members of the Council members shall refrain from
becoming directly involved in the administrative activities and daily responsibilities of
employees. Council members may make inquiries of employees, for the limited, legitimate
purpose of informing themselves regarding agenda items or important affairs of an immediate
and urgent nature. The Mayor may choose to establish formal procedure for Council -employee
interaction and employee support of Council committees. In addition, Council members
may fully and freely discuss with the Mayor anything pertaining to City affairs.
B. City Council shall avoid situations that can result in City employees being directed,
intentionally or unintentionally, by one or more members of the Council. While Council
member interaction with the City's employees is unavoidable, giving direction in regard to other
City employees, duties, working conditions, supervisors, etc., is discouraged. If an employee
voices a concern or complaint with them, Council members may listen to such concerns and
complaints, and shall then refer any such complaints back to the Mayor, or if the Mayor is
involved in the matter, to the Human Resources Director, for follow up and action if needed.
Council members may remind the City's employees that they have a number of resources at their
disposal to address employment issues if needed, including the employee handbook, or following
the grievance procedures set forth in their collective bargaining agreement in the case of a union
employee. This pk-section shall not be construed as prohibiting or discouraging
employees from reporting criminal acts or serious acts of personal misconduct that violate the
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employee handbook. Hove ever, the employee should nonetheless be initially referred to the
Mayor, or if the Mayor is in of ; ed in the matter, to the Human Resources Director.
C. In situations in which an employee approaches a Council member and the communication
does not involve a complaint or concern with regard to other City employees, duties, working
conditions, supervisors, or other terms of employment, Council members may freely speak with
the employee.
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providers, Council members shall direct such communication or requests to the Mayor, ho may
fo ard the communication to the proper service provider. In situations that are immediate and
urgent in nature, Council members may communicate directly with the professional service
provider.
2.5 Council Members and the Employee Disciplinary Process
A. Council members shall not become involved in disciplinary matters and the disciplinary or
investigative process except where adopted City policy or state law may allow such participation.
B. Council members shall operate within the City's established chain of command. The
established chain of command requires the Mayor, department heads, managers, and supervisors
to oversee and direct their workforce on behalf of the City. The Human Resources Director and
Mayor are required to ensure City policies are consistently applied across all departments. This
is to avoid inconsistent or political influences in the investigative or disciplinary process, which
may lead to arbitration, civil service proceedings, or litigation.
2.6 Gift Law
officials, public employees, and their immediate families.
elected officials cannot receive gifts from restricted
following:
Local government emp oyees and
Those seeking to do business with the City.
Those engaged in activities regulated by the City.
Those that could be directly financially affected by a City official's performance or
nonperformance of a task.
B. Several exceptions apply to the gift law, including items totaling 3.00 or less in value and
informational material relevant to a public servant's official functions. Questions concerning gift
2.7 Council Meeting Decorum
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A. The presiding officer shall preserve order and decorum, prevent attacks on personalities and
the impugning of members' motives, confine members in deliberation and debate to the question
under discussion, and decide all questions of order.
B. Every member of the public and every Council member desiring to speak shall address the
presiding officer, only upon recognition by the presiding officer, and shall confine comments to
the question under debate, avoiding inappropriate language and personal attacks.
2.8 Speaking During Public Meetings
A. When two or more Council members address the presiding officer at once, the presiding
officer shall name the member who is to speak. Council members shall refrain from discourse
while another member or the presiding officer is speaking. Cell phone use shall be prohibited
during any City Council meeting. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the presiding
officer.
B. Council members shall only speak once until each member choosing to speak shall have
spoken.
C. Council members shall only have the floor for a maximum of three minutes each time they
have the floor.
D. The presiding officer may make a call to order if a Council member violates rules of
decorum, and upon such a call, the Council member shall immediately cease speaking. The
Council member may appeal to the presiding officer for an opportunity to explain the remarks.
If no appeal is made, the decision of the presiding officer shall be conclusive, but if the member
shall appeal from the decision of the presiding officer, the Council shall decide the question
without debate by majority vote.
CHAPTER 3
MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
3.1 Quorum
A majority of the whole number of members of the Council to which the City is entitled shall be
necessary to constitute a quorum. The number of members needed for a quorum of the Waterloo
City Council is four (4). Less than a quorum may adjourn and compel the attendance of
members. TVaterloa Code of Ordinances 1 4 2(a).
3.2 All Meetings and Records Open to the Public
A. All meetings of the Council, meetings of the City's permanent boards, commissions, standing
Chapter 21, Iowa Open Meetings Law, and Chapter 22, Iowa Open Records Law.
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directly outside the City Clerk's Office located on the first floor of Waterloo City Hall, 715
Mulberry Street, and shall be timely furnished to those media enterprises that have filed a written
request for notice with the City.
3.3 Method of Keeping Minutes
A. Minutes of all meetings shall be maintained by the City Clerk as a permanent record_ A
record shall be made of the names and addresses of persons addressing Council and a summary
of their remarks. and Minutes shall be available for viewing by any member of the public during
normal City Hall business hours as soon as the minutes of the meeting are complete. Minutes
shall be made available no later than the close of business on the Friday prior to the next regular
Council meeting.
B. Minutes shall include all info ation required by Iowa Code § 2L3, including "the date, time
and place, the members present, and the action taken at each meeting. The minutes shall show
the results of each vote taken and info ation sufficient to indicate the vote of each member
present." A record shall be made of the names and addresses of persons addressing Council and
a summary of their remarks.
C. Council members shall notify the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting if a correction to
the previous meeting's minutes is suggested to allow the City Clerk time to verify that such a
correction is required.
3.4 Order of Seating
Council members shall occupy the respective seats in the Council Chambers assigned to them by
the Mayor.
3.5 Regular Council Meetings
A. All regular meetings of the Council shall be held in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers at
City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday
of each month, unless determined by Council resolution to hold a meeting at another location and
or time. If a regular Council meeting falls on a holiday observed by the City, the meeting shall
be held on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday at the same hour and location. Meetings
shall be cancelled by resolution. Notice of a change of meeting location shall be given to the
public by publication.
B. The Council may adjourn to any meeting date or time it may deem appropriate, with proper
public notice, to complete unfinished agenda items.
3.6 Closed Session
A. Iowa Code § 21.5 outlines specific instances where cities are allowed to discuss city business
in closed session prior to voting on the matter in open session. Before entering into closed
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session, the City Attorney will make a statement to the Council and public noting the reason for
Council must then make an affi ative, public vote equal to the lesser of two-thirds of the
members of the body or all of the members present at the meeting to enter into closed session.
Once in closed session, discussion must remain germane to the topic for discussion listed on the
agenda. Final action on any item must take place in open session.
B. Matters discussed in closed session are sensitive in nature, where public disclosure of such
information may be detrimental to the City. Elected officials and city staff shall follow the
Confidential Information Policy found in r 8 with respect to matters discussed and
information presented in closed session meetings.
3.7 Special Council Meetings
A. Special meetings may be called to deal withaddress important matters that may arise between
regular meetings that require action by the Council prior to the next regular meeting. Special
meetings of the Council may be called by the Mayor or by any four (4) Council members, by
serving a written notice of the special meeting to the City Clerk not less than 72 hours prior to
the meeting. Only such business may be transacted at a special meeting of the Council as is
mentioned or referred to in the notice of the meeting. Special meetings of the Council shall be
held in the council chambers, unless the Council by resolution designates a different place of
meeting. Notice of such change of meeting place shall be given to the public by publication.
B. The City Clerk shall deliver notice of the meeting to Council members via email and to their
city -issued mailbox no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Every attempt must be made to
confirm Council members are in receipt of the notice of special meeting and are aware that said
meeting is to take place.
3.8 Work Session Meeting
A.Work session meetings are designed to reviematters which are expected to come before
Council for foal action at a regular meeting or othe, ise need study and advance
approximate start time for each item following the first.
B. At orksession ti - s the Council shall receive information and presentation of issues.
Council members may ask questions and may request that certain information be provided or
issues be addressed when items are considered further at a later session meeting or a regular or
special meeting of the Council. Council may recommend that matters under consideration be
brought forward for formal action at a regular or special meeting, that further study be conducted
if appropriate, that matters under consideration not be pursued further (except for matters
requiring a public hearing), or that modifications be made before a matter is considered further.
C. Council recommendations for future action, when necessary, shall be made in the form of a
motion and approved by a majority vote.
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D. Public comment during work sessions is discouraged. The public may contact Council
members regarding a work session topic or submit written comment to the City Clerk to keep on
file and forward to the full Council.
3.9 Standing Committees of Council
The Mayor may create and appoint no fewer than three Council members to standing committees
of the Council. Committee members shall be appointed at the first meeting in January or at the
time a vacancy occurs. A chair shall be selected from the members of the committee. Nothing
shall preclude the Council from acting as deemed necessary without the input of a committee in
the case of an emergency to appropriately and properly conduct the business of the City. Each of
the following committees shall specifically be assigned the following responsibilities and other
duties as deemed appropriate:
1. Finance Committee: This committee shall review travel requests, budget line item
amendments, expenditure pre -authorizations, and refund requests for sanitation services
as outlined by the City of Waterloo's Accounting Policies and Procedures Manualin
accordance with city finance policies and procedures. The committee shall meet prior to
each regular session.
3.10 Special Committees
A. The Mayor or a quorum of the Council may appoint members to temporary advisory or ad
hoc committees consisting of Council members, staff, and/or private citizens, as deemed
desirable and necessary to assist and advise the Mayor or Council in their.. Members of
Council -appointed committees are requiredshall to abide by Iowa Open Meeting Laws.
B. The special committee shall prepare and deliver a final report of its findings to the Mayor if
created by the Mayor or Council if created by the Council. The special committee shall be
considered discharged upon delivery of the final report.
3.11 Electronic Meeting
A meeting of a governmental body may be conducted electronically only when a meeting in
person i impossible or impractical and only if:
A. The persons participating in the meeting at each location can hear and be heard by all
other participants, provided that if any participant is hearing impaired other suitable means of
communication are provided. Also see Section 3.14.
B. The governmental body provides public access to the conversation of the meeting to the
extent reasonably possible.
C. The governmental body complies with Iowa Code § 21.4. For the purpose of this
paragraph, the place of the meeting is the place from which the communication originates or
where public access is provided to the conversation.
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meeting in person was impossible or impractical. Iowa Code § 21.8.
3.12 Informal Meetings
Council members may hold meetings other than those outlined in this chapter and in the City of
Waterloo Code of Ordinances. At such info al meetings, no legislative business may be
transacted, and City business cannot be discussed if four Council members are present unless
there has been compliance with open meeting laws. At info al meetings IN here a quorum is not
present, Council may receive info r ational briefings from staff, make site visits, receive public
comments, or engage in info al discussion.
3.13 Council Member Absence
Council members who are unable to attend a scheduled meeting shall notify the Mayor and City
Clerk prior to the meeting.
3.14 Council Participation via Telephone
A Council member who is physically unable to attend a meeting may participate via telephone.
They must shall provide a reliable telephone number, a quiet environment, join the meeting by
5:30 p.m., and must remain on the phone for the entire meeting.
3.15 Order of Business for Regular Meetings
A. Business for a regular meeting may be ordered as follows:
Roll Call
Prayer or Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended
Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting
Presentations or Recognitions
Public comment
Consent Agenda (The Consent Agenda is reserved for routine resolutions and motions, acted
upon by roll call vote on a single motion without separate discussion. Council shall either vote
yea or nay when the roll is called. Council may remove an item from the Consent Agenda and
consider it separately.)
Items that may appear on the Consent Agenda include but are not limited to the following:
1. Resolution of bills
2. Setting date of public hearing
3. Assessment cancellation
4. Water kill
5. CLURA/CURA applications
6. Waiver for a concrete driveway application
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7. Parade route/street closure
8. Noise variance
9. Travel request approval
10. License/Permit approval
11. Board/Commission/Employee appointments
12. Bonds
Remainder of the Agenda may include but is not limited to the following:
1. Public Hearings
2. Resolutions
3. Ordinances
4. Other Council Business (Reserved for approval of non -routine motions and revocation
hearings.)
5. Executive Session
6. Adjournment
B. The Mayor or Council shall have the authority to vary from this schedule to expedite the
conduct of business or accommodate persons having business to be considered by Council.
3.16 Affirmative Motions
All motions, resolutions, ordinances ill shall be listed on the agenda in the form of an
affirmative motion to enact, adopt, approve or other appropriate language. The Council
members who move and second the motion are not required to vote in favor of the item during
the roll call or voice vote.
3.17 Placing Items on the Agenda
A. All agenda items and supporting materials are due to the City Clerk's Office by 10:00a.m.
on the Wednesday at a date and time designated by the city clerk preceding the regular Council
meeting. The process for adding items to the agenda varies for staff, Council, and the Mayor.
Below are rules for adding items to the agenda.
Mayor and Staff: Mayor and staff members shall submit agenda items using the agenda
management software.
Council: Council members shall submit agenda items to the Mayor and must do so by the
deadline listed in Section A. Items submitted by Council shall be reviewed by the City Attorney,
City Clerk, or appropriate staff and be placed on a work session agenda for discussion and
review prior to being placed on the regular agenda for a vote.
B. The finalized agenda and packet shall be available to the public at the close of business of the
Friday preceding the Council meeting. The Mayor has final approval of all items listed on the
agenda. Once finalized, the Mayor may withdraw any item prior to the Council meeting and
must do so in writing in the form of an amendment notice provided to Council at the start of the
meeting. The amendment notice must include a reason for withdrawing the item. Council may
choose to keep the item on the agenda by a majority vote.
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TAKING ACTION WITH MOTIONS
4.1 Classification of Motions
A. Main Motions: A main motion is one that independently presents an idea for consideration.
excludes all other main
otions until it has been voted upon or disposed of othe
ise.
motion already under consideration, to assist the Council in handling the mai i
existence as motions depends entirely upon the principal motion to which they are subordinate.
Adoption of a subsidiary motion in some way changes the status of a main motion without
adopting or expressly rejecting it. Examples are motions to amend, postpone, and lay on the
table. Such motions must be voted upon before ti oting upon the motion to which they apply.
C. Privileged Motions: A prii ileged motion is one that deals with special matters of immediate
and overriding importance such that it takes precedence over all other motions. Such motions
have no connection NN ith the motion under consideration. Example are motions to call for orders
of the day (i.e., follow the agenda), recess, adjournment, and raising a question of privilege.
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D. Incidental Motions: An incidental motion is one growing out of another motion already under
consideration. An incidental motion typically relates to the manner of handling a pending
motion, such as matters of proper procedure, voting, and providing or obtaining info ation.
Such a motion must be disposed of before the main motion or other business under
A. A Council member addresses the presiding officer and, once recognized, has the floor and is
the only member entitled to present or discuss a motion. A motion is introduced in the form, "I
move that" or "I make a motion to" followed by a statement of the proposal. Aside from very
brief explanatory remarks, it is not permissible to discuss the merits of a motion prior to, or
immediately following, the foal proposal of the motion. All discussion must wait until the
presiding officer has stated the motion and has asked for discussion.
B. Another Council member, without addressing the presiding officer, may second the motion.
Seconding the motion is merely an indication that the Council member seconding it wishes the
matter to come to the Council for consideration. If no one seconds the motion, it fails due to lack
of a second.
C. After the motion has been fo ally stated by the presiding officer, any Council member has a
right to discuss the issue. Council members desiring to discuss must obtain the floor in the same
manner as when presenting a motion.
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o discuss the question have done so, the presiding
officer may put the motion to a vote. The presiding officer will ask for a voice vote or, if
appropriate, proceed to instruct the City Clerk to take a roll call vote.
E. The presiding officer formally announces the result of the vote, stating whether the motion
passed or failed. As soon as the vote has been announced, another motion is in order.
4.3 Amendments to Motions
A. An amendment to a motion changes a motion by adding to, taking from, or altering the
motion. The purpose of the motion to amend is to add clarity to the motion on the table.
B. Methods of Amending Motions:
By Addition or Insertion: To add something to the motion which it did not contain.
By Eliminating or By Striking Out: To subtract or eliminate something from a motion that was
originally a part of the motion.
By Substitution: This method is a combination of the first two (2) methods, since in amending by
substitution something is stricken out and something inserted in its place. The substitution may
consist of a word, a phrase, a clause, or an entirely new motion.
C. Progress of Amendments:
Amendments of the first rank. This is an amendment to the motion.
Amendments of the second rank. This is an amendment to the amendment. This type of
amendment must modify and relate directly to the amendment and not to the main motion.
Otherwise, it is out of order.
4.4 Order of Voting
A. Amendments are voted upon in inverse order; that . s, the amendment of the second rank is
disposed of first.
B. Discussion is held and the vote taken upon the amendment to the amendment.
C. Discussion is held and the vote taken upon the amendment to the motion.
D. When the vote on the amendments have been taken, discussion upon the original or the main
motion as amended is held and, when completed, a vote is taken upon the original or main
motion as amended.
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CHAPTER 5
LEGISLATION AND VOTING
5.1 Presiding Officer
A. The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council. In the Mayor's absence, the Mayor
Pro Tem shall be the presiding officer. The Mayor Pro Tem shall immediately relinquish the
chair upon arrival of the Mayor. In the absence of the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem., the City
Clerk shall call the meeting to order, and a temporary presiding officer shall then be selected by
majority vote of the Council members present. Upon arrival of the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem,
the temporary presiding officer shall immediately relinquish the chair.
B. The major functions of the presiding officer during Council sessions meetings include but are
not limited to the following: are generally to:
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Announce the order of business as provided in the agenda.
3. State motions on "the table" and who opens debate.
4. Put motions to a vote, when appropriate.
5. Announce the Council's decision on all subjects.
6. Prevent irrelevant or frivolous debate or discussion.
7. Maintain order and decorum.
8. Decide all questions of order.
9. Enforce the Council's rules or policies pertaining to council meetin _ef procedure.
10. Recognize right of Council to appeal parliamentary procedure.
C. A member of Council may appeal a parliamentary decision made by the presiding officer. If
an appeal is made, Council shall decide the question by a majority vote.
5.2 Debate and Voting
A. The Mayor as presiding officer may debate, but may not make, a motion or vote. The Mayor
Pro Tem as presiding officer or a temporary presiding officer may debate, vote as a regular
Council member, and retain all the powers of a Council member. The presiding officer is subject
to the limitations of debate that are imposed on all Council members.
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B. The Mayor Pro Tem or a temporary presiding officer shall be counted as a Council member
when determining whether a quorum exists.
C. The Mayor Pro Tem or temporary presiding officer shall affix his or her signature on
documents that require the Mayor's signature. With regard to measures passed by the Council,
the Mayor Pro Tem may sign the measure or may take no action as provided by Iowa Code §
380.6(3), in which case the measure becomes effective pursuant to said Section. However, the
Mayor Pro Tem or temporary presiding officer shall not have the power to veto a measure. In
the event the Mayor Pro Tem or temporary presiding officer takes no action on a measure and
the Mayor resumes his or her office within fourteen days of the measure's passage by the
Council, the Mayor may sign or veto the measure within the fourteen -day period.
5.3 Official Action
City Council shall exercise power only in a duly convened meeting by passing a motion, a
resolution, an amendment, or an ordinance. No motion, resolution, amendment, or ordinance
shall be debated unless it receives a second. Instructions for making motions are located in
Chapter 4 and a chart of motions can be found in Appendix A.
5.4 Motion
A. A motion is a measure passed by the Council directing that a specific action be
resolution is not required by law.
B. No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded. When a motion is seconded, it shall be
stated by the Mayor before debate, and every motion shall be reduced to writing if required by
the Mayor or any councilperson. Waterloo Code of Ordinances 1 4 3(D)(1).
C. After a motion or resolution is stated by the Mayor, it shall be deemed to be in possession of
the Council, but may be withdrawn at any time before decision; however, if any amendment has
been proposed or adopted, the motion or resolution shall not be withdrawn without the consent of
the mover of the amendment. Waterloo Code of Ordinances 1 4 3(1))(2).
D. If a question in debate contains several distinct propositions, any member may have the
question divided when the sense admits of it, prior to the vote thereon. Waterloo Code of
Ordinances 1 4 3(D)(3).
E. In all cases where a resolution or a motion is entered on the minutes of the Council, the name
of the Council member moving the resolution or motion shall also be entered. Waterloo Code of
Ordinances 1-4-3 (D)(4).
5.5 Resolution
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A. A resolution is a formal statement of policy or order for action. Council action shall be taken
by resolution when required by law and in those instances where an expression of poli y
fo al than a motion is desired, or where a more complete ritten record is appropriate.
B. Resolutions require one reading and the approval of a majority of all of the members of the
Council. They become effective once signed by the Mayor and are subject to the Mayor's po er
to veto or take no action.
5.6 Ordinance
A. An ordinance is a legislative act prescribing a general, unifo , and permanent rule of
conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the municipality. Council action shall be taken by
ordinance hen required by law or to prescribe permanent rules of conduct that continue in force
until repealed or amended. The Council may amend any ordinance it deems appropriate by
following paragraph D of this section.
B. All ordinances require three readings to adopt. The second reading must be at least five days
members of the Council, the rule requiring the second or third readings of an ordinance may be
suspended so that Council may proceed with final adoption of the ordinance follow ing its first
reading. Council members shall give consideration to matters of public safety, economic
development, and time sensitive issues when deciding to suspend the rules.
C. An ordinance signed by the Mayor becomes effective Shen the ordinance or a summary of
the ordinance is published, unless a subsequent effecti' e date is provided within the ordinance or
amendment.
D. The following procedure shall be followed for adopting an ordinance:
1. The ordinance must shall be reviewed by the City Attorney or the City Clerk, then be
placed on a work session agenda for review by Council. A draft of the ordinance must
shall be included in the council packet. Unless further discussion is required, the
ordinance will shall be placed on the next regular meeting agenda the o Ti g
2. The title of each ordinance shall in all cases be read prior to its passage. A Council
member may make a motion to amend language in the ordinance prior to the adoption of
the first reading. The City Attorney or City Clerk will shall make a determination of
whether the material language of the amendment is appropriate prior to Council members
taking a vote. Following approval of the first reading, Council members cannot shall not
make motions to amend the proposed ordinance to make material changes to the
language. Non -substantive edits such as corrections for spelling or punctuation errors
shall be allowed.
3. If an ordinance fails at any stage of its adoption, the ordinance shall be considered
defeated.
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4. Traffic and zoning ordinance changes are not required to be placed on a work session for
discussion prior to a vote on the regular agenda.
E. In all cases of adoption, repeal or amendment of an ordinance, the ayes and nays shall be
taken and entered on record, but a failure thus to enter them shall not invalidate the action of the
Council. In all other cases, if any member of the Council requires it, and his motion is seconded,
the ayes and nays on any question shall be taken and entered upon the minutes. Waterloo
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5.7 Mayor's Role in Approving Legislation
passage. The mayor shall explain the reasons for the veto in a IN ritten message to the Council at
the time of the veto. Within thirty days after the Mayor's veto, the Council may pass the measure
again by a vote of not less than two-thirds of all of the members of the Council. If the Mayor
`etoes an ordinance, amendment, or resolution, and the Council repasses the measure after the
Mayor's veto, a resolution becomes effective immediately upon re -passage, and an ordinance or
amendment becomes effectiN e when the ordinance or a summary thereof is published, unless a
subsequent effective date is provided within the ordinance or amendment.
B. If the Mayor takes no action on an ordinance, amendment, or resolution, a resolution
becomes effective fourteen days after the date of passage. An ordinance or amendment becomes
effective when the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance is published, but not sooner than
fourteen days after the date of passage, unless a subsequent effective date is provided within the
ordinance inance or amendment.
ment.
5.8 Tie Vote
When a tie vote occurs, the motion fails.
5.9 Motion to Postpone
Postponing an item or a motion to a specific date and time ensures that the item or motion ill be
on the agenda at the adopted date and time. Any item or motion hich is to be considered at the
next meeting should be postponed to that meeting rather than tabled.
5.10 Abstentions
All Council members are required to vote on an item unless they have a direct interest, in which
case, they shall abstain from voting. A direct interest could be a familial, business, or financial
tie to an agenda item. The City Attorney is available to help Council members decide if they
should abstain on any issue. Abstentions shall only be used in the case of a conflict of interest.
An abstention declared for any reason other than a conflict of interest shall be recorded as a vote
in the affirmative.
5.11 Conflict of Interest
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appearances are as important as substance. The test of whether the appearance of a
conflict of interest is present is as follows: "Would a disinterested person, having been apprised
of the totality of a Council member's personal interest in a matter being acted upon, be
reasonably justified in thinking that partiality may exist?"
B. Any Council member present at any meeting may disqualify themselves or abstain from
voting in case of a conflict of interest, in which case the disqualification shall be publicly
declared and a record made thereof.
C. A conflict of interest shall be recorded in the minutes as an abstention and the vote shall be
calculated based on the number of members not disqualified based on the conflict.
D. Prior to taking office each Council member must complete a conflict of interest declaration
for ® Said fo s shall be filed with the Chief Financial Officer, and Council members shall be
required to disclose additional conflicts of interest as they arise thereafter.
5.12 Conflict of Interest Protests
Anyone Any Council member seeking to disqualify a Council member from participating in a
decision based on a conflict of interest must raise the challenge as soon as the basis for
disqualification is made known or reasonably should have been made known prior to the
issuance of the decision. Appeals shall be made to the presiding officer who will then confer
with the City Attorney.
5.13 Motion to Reconsider
A. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the same meeting of the Council or at the
first meeting held thereafter. A motion for reconsideration being once made and decided in the
negative, shall not be renewed before the next meeting. A motion to reconsider must be made by
a member who voted on the prevailing side, or by those who were absent and did not vote upon
the motion to be reconsidered. The motion may be seconded by any Council member.
B. If a motion to reconsider is not made at the first meeting after the meeting at which the item
failed, the item shall be considered defeated.
C. A motion to reconsider cannot be made to an affirmative vote on a contract after the other
party to the contract has been notified of the affirmative vote.
5.14 Motion to Rescind
A. Council members may rescind any vote by a majority vote, provided notice of the motion has
been given at the previous meeting. If notice was not provided at a previous meeting, a vote may
be rescinded by a two-thirds vote. City Sstaff may place a motion to rescind on the agenda when
it is procedurally necessary to rescind a vote.
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5.15 Parliamentary Rules to Govern
In all cases not provided for herein, the usual parliamentary rules which govern parliamentary
bodies shall govern the city Council, where they are applicable. TT aterloo Code ofOrdinances,
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CHAPTER 6
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
6.1 General Rules for Public Participation
A. Iowa Code Chapter 21 gives the public the right to attend Council meetings, but it does not
require cities to allow public participation except during public hearings. The public is required
to follow the rules listed in this chapter when speaking during a regular Council meeting.
A. At the presiding officer's discretion, individuals may address the presiding officer by
stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the presiding officer, shall state their name,
address and group affiliation if appropriate and speak clearly into the microphone.
B. Comments must be germane and refrain from personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks.
C. Individuals are required to register when speaking during the public comment portion of the
agenda but do not have to register to speak during public hearings or agenda items.
47D. Cell phones and electronic devices shall be set to silent prior to the start of the
meeting.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the
Clerk's Office at 319 291 4323.
6.2 Public Comment
A. The public comment portion of the agenda provides members of the public an opportunity to
Individuals shall speak
one (1) time on one (1) issue only for a maximum of two (2) minutes only if they have registered
with the City Clerk's Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council meeting.
Individuals who have not registered shall not be permitted to speak during the public comment
portion of the agenda. Council members shall not speak during this time. Individuals shall only
speak on matters not listed on the regular, special, work session, or committee meeting agendas.
Any matter presented shall be directed to the presiding officer and addressed, if necessary, after
the meeting.
B. Individuals shall only speak on matters not listed on the Council or committee meeting
agendas. Any matter presented to the Council will be directed to the presiding officer and
addressed, if necessary, after the meeting.
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6.3 Public Hearings
Individuals may speak during public comment portion of the public hearing for a maximum of
three (3) minutes or may submit written comments to the City Clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the day of
the public hearing. Groups of citizens with similar viewpoints are encouraged to select a
representative to share the viewpoint of the group.
6.4 Public Speaking During Agenda Items
At the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak when the Council discusses
agenda items for a maximum of three (3) minutes. This section does not apply to businesses or
parties directly involved in the _resolution or ordinance, public hearings, or consent agenda
items.
6.5 Violating Rules of Public Participation and Sergeant at Arms
Violations of the rules for public participation listed in this chapter shall be handled at the
presiding officer's discretion. The Chief of Police or designee shall serve as the Sergeant at
Arms for meetings of the Council. The presiding officer may direct the Sergeant at Arms to eject
anyone from the Council meeting for disruptions of any kind, including violating rules for public
participation.
CHAPTER 7
CITY OF WATERLOO ELECTED OFFICIAL CODE OF ETHICS
A. The citizens and businesses of Waterloo deserve a fair, ethical, and accountable local
comply with both the letter and spirit of the laws and policies affecting the operations of
government. Public officials are to be independent, impartial and fair in their judgment and
actions. Public office is to be used for the public good, not for personal gain. Public
deliberations and processes are to be conducted openly, unless legally confidential, with due
respect and civility towards each other.
B. To this end, the Waterloo City Council has adopted a Code of Ethics for elected officials to
assure public confidence in the integrity of local government and its fair operation.
7.2 Implementation
As an expression of the standards of conduct for elected officials expected by the City, the Code
of Ethics is intended to be self enforcing. It therefore becomes most effective when members
understand its provisions. For this reason, ethical standards shall be included i th 1
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orientations for Mayor and Council. Elected officials entering office shall sign a statement
affirming they have read and understood the City of Waterloo Code of Ethics.
7.3 Act in the Public Interest
Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern, elected
equal treatment of all persons, claims and transactions coming before the Council. Elected
officials hold their positions as a public trust, and Waterloo residents have a right to expect that
and local laws, and ethical principles above private interests. Elected officials shall not use
public office for private gain, shall act impartially, and not give preferential treatment to any
private organization or individual. Government decisions and policies shall be made in the
proper channels of the governmental structure
7.4 Comply vith the Law
Elected officials shall comply with the laws of the United States, the State of Iowa, and the City
of Waterloo in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but are not limited to:
conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures, human resources polices, and
open processes of government.
7.5 Conduct of Members
The professional and personal conduct of elected officials must be above reproach and avoid
impropriety. They shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon
the character or motives of other elected officials, board or commission members, city staff, or
members of the public, acknowledging the same with due respect and civility.
7.6 Respect for Process
Elected officials shall perform their duties in accordance with the processes and rules of order
governing the deliberation of public policy issues, meaningful involvement of the public, and
implementation of policy decisions of the Council by City staff. In a public meeting, elected
officials are encouraged to deliberate both sides of an issue in a respectful manner.
7.7 Conduct of Public Meetings
Elected officials shall prepare for public meetings; listen courteously and attentively to all public
discussions before the body, and focus on the business at hand. They shall refrain from
inte pting other speakers, making personal comments not germane to the business of the body,
or othe ise interfering with the orderly conduct of meetings. Cellphones shall be turned off and
may only be used during recess or under circumstances approved by the presiding officer.
Elected officials shall avoid preventable distractions during the meeting.
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7.8 Conflict of Interest
which they have a material financial, business, or personal interest. See Ioa Code §§ 68B.2A
and 362.5.
B. In accordance with the law, no Council member shall participate in the disposition of any
agenda item in which he or she is interested. For purposes of this section "interested" includes
shall state it and IN ithdraw from participation and discussion. If a Council member is unsure
whether a conflict of interest exist, he or she may request a dete ^ ination by the City Attorney.
C. Newly elected officials shall file a conflict of interest disclosure fo with the Chief
Financial Officer prior to the first Council meeting in January following the election.
7.9 Gifts and Favo
Elected officials shall not take any special advantage of services or opp rt • i s f p s . 1
gain, by virtue of their public office, that are not available to the public in general. They shall
refrain from accepting any gifts, favors or promises of future benefits, which might compromise
their independence of judgment or action or giti e the appearance of being compromised. See
Iowa Code §§ 68B.22 et seq.
7.10 Confidential Info ation
Elected officials shall respect the confidentiality of info ation concerning the property,
personnel, or affairs of the City by following the Confidential Info ation Policy. They shall
neither disclose confidential info ation without proper legal authorization, nor use such
info ation to advance their personal, financial, or other private interests.
7.11 Use of Public Resources
Elected officials shall not use public resources that are not available to the public in general, such
as City staff time, equipment, supplies, or fa ili i s, f - p ' g i p 1 p rp s s.
7.12 Ath ocacy
Elected officials shall represent the official policies or positions of the city to the best of their
ability when designated as delegates for this purpose. When presenting their individual opinions
and positions, elected officials shall explicitly state that their individual opinions and positions
do not represent the Council or the City of Waterloo, nor will they allow the inference that they
do.
7.13 Policy Role of Members
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government as outlined by Iowa Code § 372.4.
7.14 Positive Work Place Environment
Elected officials shall support the maintenance of a positive and constructive work environment
for City employees and for citizens and businesses dealing with the City. Council members shall
recognize their special role in dealings with City employees and must avoid creating the
perception of inappropriate direction to staff.
7.15 Compliance and Enforcement
A. The City of aterloo Code of Ethics expresses standards of ethical conduct expected for all
elected officials. Elected officials have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards
are understood and met, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity
of government.
B. If violation of the Code of Ethics is observed or discoti ered the alleged violation should be
referred to the Mayor. If the Mayor is involved the violation shall be referred to the Mayor Pro
Tem. The Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem shall ask the City Attorney to investigate the allegation and
report the findings to the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, as applicable. It is the responsibility or the
Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem, as applicable, to take the next appropriate action. These actions can
include, but are not limited to, discussing and counseling the indii idual on the violations,
recommending censure, or referring the matter to the proper authority.
D. A violation of this Code of Ethics shall not be considered a basis for challenging the validity
of a Council decision.
7.16 Member Statement Require4
Elected officials shall sign the Member Statement found in Appendix B.
CHAPTER 8
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION POLICY
8.1 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish rules for elected officials concerning the dissemination
of confidential information and emphasize their duty to protect the city from liability or financial
loss by disseminating confidential information.
8.2 Scope
Confidential information shall include but not be limited to the following: Information deemed
confidential pursuant to Iowa Code § 22.5, information presented during closed session
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meetings, and legal, personnel, property, and economic development matters. Questions
regarding whether information should remain confidential should be referred to the City
Attorney, City Clerk, or appropriate staff member.
8.3 Interpretation
This policy shall not be construed to prohibit reporting bona fide violations of law or city policy
to a proper authority or agency for investigation.
8.4 Confidential Information
A. Members shall respect the confidentiality of information concerning the property, personnel,
or affairs of the City. An elected official shall not knowingly disclose information that they
know or reasonably should know is confidential information, regardless of the source of the
information, without legal authorization. If an issue arises as to whether information is
confidential, the City Attorney shall provide a legal opinion.
B. An elected official shall not knowingly use or disclose any information gained in the course
of or by reason of his or her official position, and which has not been made public, to advance
his or her financial interests or to further the financial interests of any family member or business
relationship.
C. Elected officials shall not disseminate information concerning pending or threatened
litigation to which the City is a party or threatened to be made a party, which could reasonably
be interpreted as an admission of liability on behalf of the City or which a reasonable person
would interpret as being prejudicial to the interests of the City, unless compelled to do so by law.
8.5 Closed Sessions
Information discussed or to be discussed in closed session is confidential, must remain
confidential, and is not to be discussed outside the closed session except during and after
discussion of the information in an open meeting during regular session, special session, or work
session of the City Council.
8.6 Violation
A. Disclosing confidential information may have detrimental effects on the City of Waterloo
including its finances and reputation, elected officials individually, staff members, and citizens.
Elected officials are encouraged to ask questions and seek and heed the advice of city staff,
insurance providers, and legal counsel when involved in matters that are confidential in nature.
B. Complaints alleging violation of this policy shall be reported in writing to the Mayor, or if the
Mayor is involved, to the Mayor Pro Tem. The complaint must include specific, detailed
information to support the allegation. The complaint shall then be referred to the City Attorney
or appropriate staff member for investigation.
C. Violations of this policy may include but are not limited to the following penalties:
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1. Censure: Censure may apply in accordance with 1-6B.is a formal and public condemnation of
an elected official's violation of this policy and is executed by a vote of the Council. Censure
should only be exercised when members can objectively prove a violation of the policy has
occurred and can ensure that further disclosure of confidential information will not take place as
a byproduct of censuring an elected official.
2. Willful Misconduct: Any disclosure of confidential information made without
proper legal authorization shall be considered as willful misconduct or
maladministration in office as defined by Iowa Code § 66.1A.
3. Personal Liability: An elected official may be personally liable if acts in the
performance of a duty are performed with malice or if willful, wanton and
reckless misconduct is proven as defined by Iowa Code § 670.12.
4. Exclusion from Liability Coverage: Liability arising out of any criminal, dishonest,
fraudulent, or malicious wrongful act, or any knowing violation of rights or laws, committed by
an elected official or with the consent or knowledge of the elected official may be excluded from
coverage under the City of Waterloo's liability insurance.
CHAPTER 9
CENSURE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
9.1 Purpose
Elected officials may pursue formal action in the form of censure to deter violations of law and
serious violations of adopted City policies.
9.2 Censure Defined
Censure is a formal resolution reprimanding a Council member or the Mayor for specified
conduct, generally a violation of law or of City policy where the violation of policy is considered
to be a serious offense. Censure should not follow an occasional error in judgment, which occurs
in good faith and is unintentional. Censure carries no fine or suspension of the rights of the
member or Mayor as an elected official, but a censure is a punitive action that serves as a
punishment for wrongdoing.
9.3 Complaint Procedure
A. Any two members of the City Council may submit, in writing to the City Clerk, a complaint
and request for a censure hearing concerning an alleged violation of law or serious violation of
City policies by another Council member or the Mayor. The complaint shall provide specific
allegations and supporting evidence of specific conduct alleged to violate existing law or adopted
City policies. The City Clerk shall place this matter on the agenda for the next available regular
City Council meeting.
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B. A copy of the complaint and request for censure shall be provided to the accused elected
official as soon as possible following receipt, but not less than 24 hours prior to the regular
Council meeting at which the complaint and request for an investigation will be considered.
9.4 Resolution Authorizing Investigation
At the Council meeting in which the investigation will be considered, the Council members who
did not submit the complaint and the Council members who are not the subject of the censure
complaint may, by resolution, direct the censure to proceed by forming a Censure Investigation
Committee to investigate the allegation. Only Council members who are not the subject of the
complaint shall vote. The resolution must receive a unanimous vote of the remaining members
of Council.
9.5 Censure Investigation Committee
A. If the resolution passes a Censure Investigation Committee shall be appointed to review the
complaint as set forth in this chapter. The Mayor shall appoint Council members to the
committee and shall serve on the committee, but if the Mayor submitted the complaint or is the
subject of the complaint, the Mayor Pro Tem shall serve on the committee and appoint its
members. If both the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tem have submitted the complaint or are the
subjects of the complaint, the Council member with the longest tenure, and who is not the subject
of the complaint, shall serve on the committee and appoint members to the committee. Council
members who submitted the complaint or are the subject of the complaint shall not serve on the
Censure Investigation Committee. No more than three Council members shall serve on the
committee.
B. The Censure Investigation Committee shall review the allegations of the complaint, conduct
an investigation into the allegations of the complaint, and prepare a report and recommendation
on the complaint to the full City Council.
C. The City Clerk shall be assigned to post public meeting notices of the committee and take
minutes of each meeting. Minutes of the committee shall be included as part of the report listed
in paragraph E below. The City Attorney shall be assigned to assist the committee with the
investigation as may be necessary and ensure due process with the proceedings.
D. The Censure Investigation Committee may be staffed by other employees as may be
necessary to assist in its investigation and report to the Council.
E. Upon completion of its review of the complaint and any investigation, the committee shall
determine if, considering all the facts and evidence, there are reasonable grounds that the alleged
violation of law or serious violation of adopted City policy occurred. The Censure Investigation
Committee shall make a written report to the Council stating the specific law or policy alleged to
have been violated, and summarizing the complaint, evidence, and the results of any additional
investigation. The Censure Investigation Committee shall also make a recommendation to the
Council that the complaint is supported by sufficient evidence of a violation of law or serious
violation of adopted City policy to warrant a censure hearing, or, alternatively, that the complaint
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is not supported by sufficient evidence of a violation of law or serious violation of adopted City
policy to warrant a Council censure hearing.
F. If the Censure Investigation Committee determines the allegations are supported and a
censure hearing is warranted, the committee shall direct the City Clerk to forward its report and
recommendation to the entire City Council and set the matter for a public censure hearing before
the Council. If the Censure Investigation Committee concludes that the allegations are not
supported and a censure hearing is not warranted, the Censure Investigation Committee shall
direct the City Clerk to forward the committee's report and recommendation to the entire
Council, and no further action on the complaint will be taken.
9.6 Censure Hearing
A. The City Council shall pass a resolution setting the date of the censure hearing and place on
file the report and recommendation of the Censure Investigation Committee. The censure
hearing must occur at least thirty days after the date the hearing is set.
B. The elected official subject to the censure is entitled to due process of law. This requires
notice be served not less than fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing.
C. At the hearing, the person that is the subject of the complaint shall be given an opportunity to
be heard and present evidence to refute the allegations.
D. A City Council decision to censure must be adopted by resolution. The resolution must list
the findings, based on substantial evidence, that the person accused has engaged in conduct that
constitutes a violation of law or a serious violation of an adopted City policy. The resolution
must be affirmed by at least five affirmative votes of the Council. The accused Council member
or Mayor shall not participate in deliberations after the public hearing is closed or in any vote by
the City Council on the proposed censure.
ARTICLE A
ARTICLE B
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Revisions to Title 1 of the Waterloo City Code
First Draft o Council — 5/31/2019
RULES OF PROCEDURES INCORPORATED INTO CITY CODE
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 OFFICIAL CITY CODE 2
CHAPTER 2 MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND SEAL 5
CHAPTER 3 GENERAL PENALTY 6
CHAPTER 4 ROLES AND DECORUM OF ELECTED OFFICIALS 7
CHAPTER 5 MEETINGS AND AGENDAS 9
CHAPTER 6 RULES OF PROCEDURE 13
ARTICLE A CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION 18
ARTICLE B CENSURE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS 20
CHAPTER 7 MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS 28
ARTICLE A. CITY CLERK 28
ARTICLE B. CITY ATTORNEY 30
ARTICLE C. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 31
CHAPTER 8 MUNICIPAL DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS 35
ARTICLE A. DIVISION OF ARTS AND LEISURE 36
ARTICLE B. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 36
ARTICLE C. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS 38
ARTICLE D. AIRPORT 40
ARTICLE E. FIRE RESCUE 41
ARTICLE F. HUMAN RESOURCES 42
ARTICLE G. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 43
ARTICLE H. LIBRARY 43
ARTICLE I. POLICE DEPARTMENT 43
ARTICLE J. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 46
CHAPTER 9 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 60
CHAPTER 10 MUNICIPAL FINANCES 78
ARTICLE A. HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX 81
Note: Words in red with a strike through effect are proposed deletions. Words in blue with an underline
effect are proposed additions.
CHAPTER 1
OFFICIAL CITY CODE
1-1-1: CODE DESIGNATED:
1-1-2: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION, DEFINITIONS:
1-1-3: CATCHLINES:
1-1-4: EFFECT OF REPEALS:
1-1-5: ALTERING THE CODE:
1-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
1-1-7: SEVERABILITY:
1-1-1: CODE DESIGNATED:
The ordinances embraced in the following titles, chapters and sections constitute and are
designated the CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, and may be so cited. (1970
Code, § 1-1)
1-1-2: RULES OF CONSTRUCTION, DEFINITIONS:
In the construction of this code, the following rules shall be observed, unless such construction
would be inconsistent with the manifest intent of the city council or repugnant to the context of
the provisions:
CITY: The city of Waterloo, Iowa, and extended to its several officers, agents and employees.
CITY ATTORNEY: The chief legal officer of the city, ,and includes the city solicitor.
CITY CLERK: The city clerk of the city.
COMPUTING TIME; HOLIDAYS: In computing time, the first day shall be excluded and the
last included, unless the last day falls on Sunday, in which case the time prescribed shall be
extended so as to include the whole of the following Monday; provided that, whenever the last
day for the
a pending action or proceedings or the perfectingfiling of any appeal from the decision of any
court, board, commission or official falls on a Saturday, a Sunday or any recognized legal
holiday, the time therefor shall be extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday,
Sunday or such legal holiday.
COUNTY: The county of Black Hawk in the state of Iowa.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: Whenever a provision appears requiring an officer of the city
to do some act or make certain inspections, it is to be construed to authorize the officer to
designate, delegate and authorize subordinates to perform the required act or make the required
inspection unless the terms of the provision or section designate otherwise.
GENDER: Words importing the masculine gender only shall may be extended to females.
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JOINT AUTHORITY: Words giving a joint authority to three (3) or more public officers or
other persons shall be construed as giving such authority to a majority of them, unless it is
otherwise expressed.
LAND, REAL ESTATE: The word "land" and phrases "real estate" and "real property" include
land, tenements, hereditaments and all rights thereto and interest therein, equitable as well as
legal.
MONTH, YEAR: The word "month" means a calendar month and the word "year" means a
calendar year.
NUMBER: Words incorporating the singular number may be extended to several persons or
things, and words importing the plural number may be applied to one person or thing.
OATH OR AFFIRMATION: The word "oath" includes affirmations in all cases where an
affirmation may be substituted for an oath, and in like cases the word "swear" includes "affirm".
OFFICIALS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, ETC.: Whenever reference is made to officials,
boards and commissions by title only, i.e., "council", "clerk", "the mayor" etc., they shall be
deemed to refer to the officials, boards and commissions of the city of Waterloo.
OR, AND: "Or" may be read "and", and "and" may be read "or" if the sense requires it.
PERSON: Includes and is applied to corporations, associations, clubs, societies, firms,
partnerships, municipalities and bodies politic and corporate as well as to individuals.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: Includes money, goods, chattels, evidences of debt and things in
action.
PROPERTY: Includes real and personal property.
STATE: The state of Iowa.
TENSE: Words used in the present or past tense include the future as well as the present and
past.
WORDS AND PHRASES: Words and phrases shall be construed according to the context and
the approved usage of the language; technical words and phrases, and such others as may have
acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law, shall be construed according to such
meaning.
WRITTEN, IN WRITING: Any mode of representing words and letters in general use, except
that signatures, when required, must be made by the writing or mark of the person. (1970 Code,
§ 1-2; amd. 2001 Code)
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1-1-3: CATCHLINES:
Unless set out in the body of the section itself, the catchlines of the several sections and/or
subsections of this code do not constitute any part of the law, and are intended merely to
indicate, explain, supplement or clarify the contents of a section and/or subsection. (1970 Code,
§ 1-3)
1-1-4: EFFECT OF REPEALS:
The repeal of an ordinance does not revive an ordinance previously repealed, nor affect any
rights which have accrued, any duty imposed or any proceedings commenced under or by virtue
of the ordinance repealed. (1970 Code, § 1-5)
1-1-5: ALTERING THE CODE:
It is unlawful for any person to change or amend, by additions or deletions, any part or portion of
this code, or to insert or delete pages, or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such code in
any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of the city to be misrepresented thereby. (1970
Code, § 1-6)
1-1-6: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
A. All ordinances passed subsequent to this code which amend, repeal or in any way affect this
code, may be numbered in accordance with the numbering system of this code and printed for
inclusion herein. When subsequent ordinances repeal any chapter, section or subsection or any
portion thereof, such repealed portions may be excluded from this code by omission from
reprinted pages. The subsequent ordinances, as numbered and printed, or omitted in the case of
repeal, shall be prima facie evidence of such subsequent ordinances until such time as this code
and subsequent ordinances numbered or omitted are readopted as a new code.
B. Amendments to any of the provisions of this code may be made by amending such provisions
by specific reference to the section number of this code in substantially the following language:
"That section of the city code of Waterloo, Iowa, is hereby amended to read as follows:...". The
new provision shall then be set out in full as desired.
C. In the event a new section not heretofore existing in this code is to be added, the following
language may be used: "That the city code, city of Waterloo, Iowa, is hereby amended by adding
a section, to be numbered , which said section reads as follows:...". The new section shall then
be set out in full as desired. (Ord. 3522, 1-25-1988; amd. Ord. 3855, 4-13-1992)
1-1-7: SEVERABILITY:
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this code are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this code shall be declared invalid,
unenforceable or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of a court of competent
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jurisdiction, such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the
remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this code. (1970 Code, § 1-4)
CHAPTER 2
MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND SEAL
1-2-1: MUNICIPAL CHARTER:
1-2-2: MUNICIPAL SEAL:
1-2-1: MUNICIPAL CHARTER:
A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to provide for a charter embodying the form of
government existing on July 24, 1972.
B. Citing Charter: This section may be cited as the CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA.
C. Form Of of Government: The form of government of the city is the mayor -council form of
government.
D. Powers And and Duties: The city council and mayor and other city officers have such powers
and shall perform such duties as are authorized or required by state law and by the ordinances,
resolutions, rules and regulations of the city.
E. Number And and Term Of of Council: The city council shall consist of two (2) councilpersons
elected at large and one councilperson from each of the five (5) wards as established by
ordinance, elected to hold office as follows:
1. In the election to be held in 1993, the councilpersons from wards one, three and five
shall be elected for a term of four (4) years. The councilpersons from wards two and four
shall be elected for a term of two (2) years. The at -large councilperson who receives the
highest number of votes is elected for a four (4) year term; the other is elected to a two
(2) year term.
2. Thereafter, each councilperson shall be elected for a term of four (4) years.
F. Term Of of Mayor: The mayor is elected for a term of two (2) years.
G. Copies On on File: The city clerk shall keep an official copy of this charter on file with the
official records of the city clerk, shall immediately file a copy with the secretary of the state of
Iowa, and shall keep copies of the charter available at the city clerk's office for public inspection.
(Ord. 2603, 8-14-1972; amd. Ord. 3856, 4-13-1992)
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1-2-2: MUNICIPAL SEAL:
A seal, having in the center the words "WATERLOO, IOWA", and around the margin the words
"City Seal", be and the same is hereby declared to be the common seal of the city. The city clerk
shall procure such a seal, and the mayor shall have the custody of the seal, and cause it to be
affixed to all transcripts, orders, or certificates, which it may be necessary or proper to
authenticate. (Rev. Ord. 1188, Comp. 1941, p. S-9)
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PENALTY
1-3-1: GENERAL PENALTY:
1-3-2: MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS:
1-3-1: GENERAL PENALTY:
The doing of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor by this code, or the
omission or failure to perform any act or duty required by this code is, unless another penalty is
specified, punishable by a fine in line with maximums allowed by state lawin a sum not
exceeding five hundred dollars (S500.00) or imprisonment not to exceed thirty (30) days. (Ord.
4441, 10-16-2000)
1-3-2: MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS:
A. Definitions: As used in this section, or with reference hereto, the following words and terms
shall have the meaning ascribed thereto:
MUNICIPAL INFRACTION: The doing of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful, an
offense or a misdemeanor, by this code or any ordinance or code hereby adopted by reference, or
omission or failure to perform any act or duty requested by this code or any ordinance or code
herein adopted by reference. A violation shall not be a municipal infraction if it is a felony, an
aggravated misdemeanor or a serious misdemeanor under state law or if the violation is a simple
misdemeanor under Iowa Code chapters 687 through 747. A municipal infraction is punishable
by civil penalty as provided herein.
OFFICER: Any employee or official authorized to enforce this code of the city of Waterloo.
REPEAT OFFENSE: A recurring violation of the same section of this code.
B. Adoption Of of Iowa Code On Municipal Infractions: Iowa Code section 364.22, municipal
infractions, is hereby adopted by reference, in its entirety. All amendments to Iowa Code section
364.22 shall automatically modify this section. (Ord. 4920, 7-14-2008)
C. Penalties: The civil penalties for municipal infractions will be in line with maximums allowed
by state law. (Ord. 5133, 10-1-2012)
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D. Notice Of of Violation: Any act constituting a municipal infraction under this code may be
initially charged upon simple notice of violation. The city may serve a notice of violation upon a
party charged with an act constituting a municipal infraction either by delivering said notice
personally or by certified mail to the party's last known address. A person who admits the
reported violation may remit payment of the penalty to the city and perform any other act
required to be performed, and in such event the person charged shall not be further prosecuted by
issuance of a municipal infraction citation and will not be assessed any costs or other expenses
for such violation. The city shall retain all penalties thus collected. If the person charged denies
the reported violation or fails to timely perform any act required to be performed by the notice of
violation, a civil municipal infraction citation shall be served in the manner prescribed by the
applicable provision(s) of this code. Nothing in this section imposes a duty on the city or any
officer to initially charge any act or all acts constituting a municipal infraction upon simple
notice of violation, and the officer charged with enforcement may initially issue a civil municipal
infraction citation seeking a civil penalty with or without additional relief. (Ord. 4920, 7-14-
2008)
E. Administrative Fees: If an officer of the code enforcement division is required in the same
calendar year to issue a second notice of violation, municipal infraction citation, and/or a notice
of abatement for IPMC violations to a property owner for an offense at the same property, an
administrative fee of one hundred dollars (Si 00.00) will be charged to the property owner in
addition to any other fines, fees, penalties or costs imposed, and for additional notices or
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300.00). The city clerk shall maila statement of the administrative fee to the last kno vn
county. Notice shall be by ordinary mail. Said statement shall be due and payable upon mailing
and shall become delinquent if not paid within ten (10) days of the mailing date of the notice as
evidenced by the date of said mailing. Any delinquent fees may be assessed against the property
for collection in the same manner as a property tax, as provided in state law. A party who wishes
to contest the administrative fee may file an appeal in the manner prescribed by subsection B of
this code. This provision is not limited to repeat offenses, but is intended to apply to any
subsequent notice, citation, or abatement order as set forth above, that is issued by a code
enforcement officer in the same calendar year in respect of the same property. (Ord. 5212, 4 28
2014)
CHAPTER 4
ROLES AND DECORUM OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
1-4-1: ROLE OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
1-4-2: COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES:
1-4-3: COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS:
1-4-4: COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM:
1-4-5: SPEAKING DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS:
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1-4-1: ROLE OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
A. Mayor: The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city, head of the executive branch of
the city, ceremonial head of the City and, when present at a council meeting, is presiding officer
of the council. As head of the executive branch of the city, the mayor oversees the daily
administration of the city by supervising and directing all city employees and departments. The
mayor shall recommend the appointment of department heads with the consent of council.
B. Council: city council is the legislative body of the city and exercises its powers and duties as
a quorum of council members during open meetings. Council is responsible for enacting laws
and setting policy by which the city takes action.
1-4-2: COUNCIL MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY EMPLOYEES:
A. Council members shall refrain from becoming directly involved in the administrative
activities and daily responsibilities of employees. Council members may make inquiries of
employees, for the limited, legitimate purpose of informing themselves regarding agenda items
or important affairs of an immediate and urgent nature. The mayor may choose to establish
formal procedure for council -employee interaction and employee support of council committees.
Council members may fully and freely discuss with the mayor anything pertaining to city affairs.
B. City Council shall avoid situations that can result in city employees being directed,
intentionally or unintentionally, by one or more members of the council. While council member
interaction with the city's employees is unavoidable, giving direction in regard to other city
employees, duties, working conditions, supervisors, etc., is discouraged. If an employee voices a
concern or complaint with them, council members may listen to such concerns and complaints,
and shall then refer any such complaints back to the mayor, or if the mayor is involved in the
matter, to the human resources director, for follow up and action if needed. Council members
may remind the city's employees that they have a number of resources at their disposal to
address employment issues if needed, including the employee handbook, or following the
grievance procedures set forth in their collective bargaining agreement in the case of a union
employee. This section shall not be construed as prohibiting or discouraging employees from
reporting criminal acts or serious acts of personal misconduct that violate the employee
handbook.
C. In situations in which an employee approaches a council member and the communication
does not involve a complaint or concern with regard to other city employees, duties, working
conditions, supervisors, or other terms of employment, council members may freely speak with
the employee.
1-4-3: COUNCIL MEMBERS AND THE EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINARY PROCESS:
A. Council members shall not become involved in disciplinary matters and the disciplinary or
investigative process except where adopted city policy or state law may allow such participation.
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B. Council members shall operate within the city's established chain of command. The
established chain of command requires the mayor, department heads, managers, and supervisors
to oversee and direct their workforce on behalf of the city. The human resources director and
mayor are required to ensure city policies are consistently applied across all departments. This is
to avoid inconsistent or political influences in the investigative or disciplinary process, which
may lead to arbitration, civil service proceedings, or litigation.
1-4-4: COUNCIL MEETING DECORUM:
A. The presiding officer shall preserve order and decorum, prevent attacks on personalities and
the impugning of members' motives, confine members in deliberation and debate to the question
under discussion, and decide all questions of order.
B. Every member of the public and every council member desiring to speak shall address the
presiding officer, only upon recognition by the presiding officer, and shall confine comments to
the question under debate, avoiding inappropriate language and personal attacks.
1-4-5: SPEAKING DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS:
A. When two or more council members address the presiding officer at once, the presiding
officer shall name the member who is to speak. Council members shall refrain from discourse
while another member or the presiding officer is speaking. Cell phone use shall be prohibited
during any city council meeting. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the presiding
officer.
B. Council members shall only speak once until each member choosing to speak shall have
spoken.
C. Council members shall only have the floor for a maximum of three minutes each time they
have the floor.
D. The presiding officer may make a call to order if a council member violates rules of decorum,
and upon such a call, the council member shall immediately cease speaking. The council
member may appeal to the presiding officer for an opportunity to explain the remarks. If no
appeal is made, the decision of the presiding officer shall be conclusive, but if the member shall
appeal from the decision of the presiding officer, the council shall decide the question without
debate by majority vote.
CHAPTER 5
MEETINGS AND AGENDAS
1-5-1: QUORUM:
1-5-2: METHOD OF KEEPING MINUTES:
1-5-3: ORDER OF SEATING:
1-5-4: MEETINGS:
1-5-5: STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL:
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1-5-6: SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
1-5-7: COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENCE:
1-5-8: COUNCIL PARTICIPATION VIA TELEPHONE:
1-5-9: ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR MEETINGS:
1-5-10: AFFIRMATIVE MOTIONS
1-5-11: PLACING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:
1-5-1: QUORUM:
A majority of the whole number of members of the council to which the city is entitled shall be
necessary to constitute a quorum. The number of members needed for a quorum of the city
council is four (4). Less than a quorum may adjourn and compel the attendance of members.
1-5-2: METHOD OF KEEPING MINUTES:
A. Minutes of all meetings shall be maintained by the city clerk as a permanent record. A
record shall be made of the names and addresses of persons addressing council and a summary of
their remarks. Minutes shall be available for viewing by any member of the public during
normal city hall business hours as soon as the minutes of the meeting are complete. Minutes
shall be made available no later than the close of business on the Friday prior to the next regular
council meeting.
B. Council members shall notify the city clerk prior to the start of the meeting if a correction to
the previous meeting's minutes is suggested to allow the city clerk time to verify that such a
correction is required.
1-5-3: ORDER OF SEATING:
Council members shall occupy the respective seats in the council chambers assigned to them by
the mayor.
1-5-4: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the second and fourth
Mondays of each month at the council chambers in the city hall at five thirty o'clock (5:30) P.M.,
or at such other designated place other than the council chambers pursuant to Subsection D of
this section; however, when a meeting date falls on a day designated by the city as a holiday,
then the regular meeting shall be held on the following evening at five thirty o'clock (5:30) P.M.
in the council chambers at the city hall, or at such other designated place other than the council
chambers. The city council may adjourn a regular meeting to any date it may deem proper.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the city council may be called by the mayor or by any
four (4) council members, by serving a written notice of the special meeting to the city clerk not
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Only such business may be transacted at a special
meeting as is mentioned or referred to in the notice of the meeting. Special meetings shall be
held in the council chambers, unless the council by resolution designates a different place of
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meeting. Notice of such change of meeting place shall be given to the public by publication.
The city clerk shall deliver notice of the meeting to council members via email and to their city -
issued mailbox no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. Every attempt must be made to
confirm council members are in receipt of the notice of special meeting and are aware that said
meeting is to take place.
C. Work Session: Work session meetings of the city council may be held on the same day as a
regular session meeting to review matters which are expected to come before city council for
formal action at a regular meeting or otherwise need study and advance consideration. Items to
be considered shall be listed on the agenda and shall state the approximate start time for each
item following the first. Council recommendations for future action, when necessary, shall be
made in the form of a motion and approved by a majority vote.
D. Change of Location: Regular, special, or work session meetings of the city council may be
held at such other designated place other than the council chambers in the city hall as the city
council may deem advisable; provided, however, such designation of a meeting place other than
the council chambers in the city hall shall be by city council resolution. Notice of such change
of meeting place shall be given to the public by publication as provided by Iowa Code section
362.3.
1-5-5: STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL:
The mayor may create and appoint no fewer than three council members to standing committees
of the council. Committee members shall be appointed at the first meeting in January or at the
time a vacancy occurs. A chair shall be selected from the members of the committee. Nothing
shall preclude the council from acting as deemed necessary without the input of a committee in
the case of an emergency to appropriately and properly conduct the business of the city. Each of
the following committees shall specifically be assigned the following responsibilities and other
duties as deemed appropriate:
1. Finance Committee: This committee shall review travel requests, budget line item
amendments, expenditure pre -authorizations, and refund requests for sanitation services
in accordance with city finance policies and procedures. The committee shall meet prior
to each regular session.
1-5-6: SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
A. The mayor or a quorum of the council may appoint members to temporary advisory or ad hoc
committees consisting of council members, staff, and/or private citizens, as deemed desirable
and necessary to assist and advise the mayor or council. Members of council -appointed
committees shall abide by Iowa Open Meeting Laws.
B. The special committee shall prepare and deliver a final report of its findings to the Mayor if
created by the Mayor or Council if created by the Council. The special committee shall be
considered discharged upon delivery of the final report.
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1-5-7: COUNCIL MEMBER ABSENCE:
Council members who are unable to attend a scheduled meeting shall notify the mayor and city
clerk prior to the meeting.
1-5-8: COUNCIL PARTICIPATION VIA TELEPHONE:
A Council member who is physically unable to attend a meeting may participate via telephone.
They shall provide a reliable telephone number, a quiet environment, join the meeting by 5:30
p.m., and remain on the phone for the entire meeting.
1-5-9: ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR REGULAR MEETINGS:
A. Business for a regular meeting may be ordered as follows:
Roll Call
Prayer or Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended
Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting
Presentations or Recognitions
Public comment
Consent Agenda (The Consent Agenda is reserved for routine resolutions and motions, acted
upon by roll call vote on a single motion without separate discussion. Council shall either vote
yea or nay when the roll is called. Council may remove an item from the Consent Agenda and
consider it separately.)
Items that may appear on the Consent Agenda include but are not limited to the following
1. Resolution of bills
2. Setting date of public hearing
3. Assessment cancellation
4. Water kill
5. CLURA/CURA applications
6. Waiver for a concrete driveway application
7. Parade route/street closure
8. Noise variance
9. Travel request approval
10. License/Permit approval
11. Board/Commission/Employee appointments
12. Bonds
Remainder of the Agenda may include but is not limited to the following_
1. Public Hearings
2. Resolutions
3. Ordinances
4. Other Council Business (Reserved for approval of non -routine motions and revocation
hearings.)
5. Executive Session
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6. Adjournment
B. The mayor or council shall have the authority to vary from this schedule to expedite the
conduct of business or accommodate persons having business to be considered by council.
1-5-10: AFFIRMATIVE MOTIONS
All motions, resolutions, ordinances shall be listed on the agenda in the form of an affirmative
motion to enact, adopt, approve or other appropriate language. The council members who move
and second the motion are not required to vote in favor of the item during the roll call or voice
vote.
1-5-11: PLACING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:
A. All agenda items and supporting materials are due to the city clerk's office at a date and time
designated by the city clerk on the Wednesday preceding the regular Council meeting. The
process for adding items to the agenda varies for staff, council, and the mayor. Agenda items
shall be added as follows:
1. Mayor and Staff: Mayor and staff members shall submit agenda items using the agenda
management software.
2. Council: Council members shall submit agenda items to the mayor and must do so by the
deadline designated by the city clerk. Items submitted by council shall be reviewed by
the city attorney, city clerk, or appropriate staff and be placed on a work session agenda
for discussion and review prior to being placed on the regular agenda for a vote.
B. The finalized agenda and packet shall be available to the public at the close of business of the
Friday preceding the council meeting. The mayor has final approval of all items listed on the
agenda. Once finalized, the mayor may withdraw any item prior to the council meeting and must
do so in writing in the form of an amendment notice provided to council at the start of the
meeting. The amendment notice must include a reason for withdrawing the item. Council may
choose to keep the item on the agenda by a majority vote.
CHAPTER 6
RULES OF PROCEDURE
1-6-1: PRESIDING OFFICER:
1-6-2: DEBATE AND VOTING:
1-6-3: MOTION:
1-6-4: ORDINANCE:
1-6-5: TIE VOTE:
1-6-6: ABSTENTIONS:
1-6-7: CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
1-6-8: CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROTESTS:
1-6-9: MOTION TO RECONSIDER:
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1-6-10: MOTION TO RESCIND:
1-6-11: GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1-6-12: PUBLIC COMMENT:
1-6-13: PUBLIC HEARINGS :
1-6-14: PUBLIC SPEAKING DURING AGENDA ITEMS:
1-6-15: VIOLATING RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SERGEANT AT
ARMS:
1-6-16: PARLIAMENTARY RULES TO GOVERN:
1-6-1: PRESIDING OFFICER:
A. The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council. In the mayor's absence, the mayor
pro tem shall be the presiding officer. The mayor pro tem shall immediately relinquish the chair
upon arrival of the Mayor. In the absence of the Mayor and the mayor pro tem, the city clerk
shall call the meeting to order, and a temporary presiding officer shall then be selected by
majority vote of the council members present. Upon arrival of the mayor or mayor pro tem, the
temporary presiding officer shall immediately relinquish the chair.
B. The major functions of the presiding officer during council meetings include but are not
limited to the following:
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Announce the order of business as provided in the agenda.
3. State motions on the table and who opens debate.
4. Put motions to a vote, when appropriate.
5. Announce the council's decision on all subjects.
6. Prevent irrelevant or frivolous debate or discussion.
7. Maintain order and decorum.
8. Decide all questions of order.
9. Enforce city rules or policies pertaining to council meeting procedure.
10. Recognize right of council to appeal parliamentary procedure.
C. A member of council may appeal a parliamentary decision made by the presiding officer. If
an appeal is made, council shall decide the question by a majority vote.
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1-6-2: DEBATE AND VOTING:
A. The mayor as presiding officer may debate, but may not make, a motion or vote. The mayor
pro tem as presiding officer or a temporary presiding officer may debate, vote as a regular
council member, and retain all the powers of a council member. The presiding officer is subject
to the limitations of debate that are imposed on all council members.
B. The mayor pro tem or a temporary presiding officer shall be counted as a council member
when determining whether a quorum exists.
C. The mayor pro tem or temporary presiding officer shall affix his or her signature on
documents that require the Mayor's signature. With regard to measures passed by the council,
the mayor pro tem may sign the measure or may take no action as provided by Iowa Code §
380.6(3), in which case the measure becomes effective pursuant to said Section. However, the
mayor pro tem or temporary presiding officer shall not have the power to veto a measure. In the
event the mayor pro tem or temporary presiding officer takes no action on a measure and the
mayor resumes his or her office within fourteen days of the measure's passage by the council, the
mayor may sign or veto the measure within the fourteen -day period.
1-6-3: MOTION:
A. No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded. When a motion is seconded, it shall be
stated by the mayor before debate, and every motion shall be reduced to writing if required by
the mayor or any councilperson.
B. After a motion or resolution is stated by the mayor, it shall be deemed to be in possession of
the council, but may be withdrawn at any time before decision; however, if any amendment has
been proposed or adopted, the motion or resolution shall not be withdrawn without the consent of
the mover of the amendment.
C. If a question in debate contains several distinct propositions, any member may have the
question divided when the sense admits of it, prior to the vote thereon.
D. In all cases where a resolution or a motion is entered on the minutes of the council, the name
of the council member moving the resolution or motion shall also be entered.
1-6-4: ORDINANCE:
A. The following procedure shall be followed for adopting an ordinance:
1. The ordinance must be reviewed by the city attorney or the city clerk, then be placed on a
work session agenda for review by council. A draft of the ordinance shall be included in
the council packet. Unless further discussion is required, the ordinance shall be placed on
the next regular meeting agenda.
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2. The title of each ordinance shall in all cases be read prior to its passage. A council
member may make a motion to amend language in the ordinance prior to the adoption of
the first reading. The city attorney or city clerk shall make a determination of whether
the material language of the amendment is appropriate prior to council members taking a
vote. Following approval of the first reading, council members shall not make motions to
amend the proposed ordinance to make material changes to the language. Non -
substantive edits such as corrections for spelling or punctuation errors shall be allowed.
3. If an ordinance fails at any stage of its adoption, the ordinance shall be considered
defeated.
4. Traffic and zoning ordinance changes are not required to be placed on a work session for
discussion prior to a vote on the regular agenda.
B. In all cases of adoption, repeal or amendment of an ordinance, the ayes and nays shall be
taken and entered on record, but a failure thus to enter them shall not invalidate the action of the
council. In all other cases, if any member of the council requires it, and his motion is seconded,
the ayes and nays on any question shall be taken and entered upon the minutes.
1-6-5: TIE VOTE:
When a tie vote occurs, the motion fails.
1-6-6: ABSTENTIONS:
All council members are required to vote on an item unless they have a direct interest, in which
case, they shall abstain from voting. A direct interest could be a familial, business, or financial
tie to an agenda item. Abstentions shall only be used in the case of a conflict of interest. An
abstention declared for any reason other than a conflict of interest shall be recorded as a vote in
the affirmative.
1-6-7: CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
A. Any council member present at any meeting may disqualify themselves or abstain from
voting in case of a conflict of interest, in which case the disqualification shall be publicly
declared and a record made thereof.
B. A conflict of interest shall be recorded in the minutes as an abstention and the vote shall be
calculated based on the number of members not disqualified based on the conflict.
1-6-8: CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROTESTS:
Council members seeking to disqualify a council member from participating in a decision based
on a conflict of interest must raise the challenge as soon as the basis for disqualification is made
known or reasonably should have been made known prior to the issuance of the decision.
Appeals shall be made to the presiding officer who will then confer with the city attorney.
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1-6-9: MOTION TO RECONSIDER:
A. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the same meeting of the council or at the
first meeting held thereafter. A motion for reconsideration being once made and decided in the
pgative, shall not be renewed before the next meeting. A motion to reconsider must be made by
a member who voted on the prevailing side, or by those who were absent and did not vote upon
the motion to be reconsidered. The motion may be seconded by any council member.
B. If a motion to reconsider is not made at the first meeting after the meeting at which the item
failed, the item shall be considered defeated.
C. A motion to reconsider cannot be made to an affirmative vote on a contract after the other
party to the contract has been notified of the affirmative vote.
1-6-10: MOTION TO RESCIND:
Council members may rescind any vote by a majority vote, provided notice of the motion has
been given at the previous meeting. If notice was not provided at a previous meeting, a vote may
be rescinded by a two-thirds vote. City staff may place a motion to rescind on the agenda when
it is procedurally necessary to rescind a vote.
1-6-11: GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
A. At the presiding officer's discretion, individuals may address the presiding officer by
stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the presiding officer, shall state their name,
address and group affiliation, if appropriate, and speak clearly into the microphone.
B. Comments must be germane and refrain from personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks.
C. Individuals are required to register when speaking during the public comment portion of the
Agenda but do not have to register to speak during public hearings or agenda items.
D. Cell phones and electronic devices shall be set to silent prior to the start of the
meeting.
1-6-12: PUBLIC COMMENT:
Individuals shall speak one (1) time on only one (1) issue for a maximum of two (2) minutes
only if they have registered with the city clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
council meeting. Individuals who have not registered shall not be permitted to speak during the
public comment portion of the agenda. Council members shall not speak during this time.
Individuals shall only speak on matters not listed on the regular, special, work session, or
committee meeting agendas. Any matter presented shall be directed to the presiding officer and
addressed, if necessary, after the meeting.
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1-6-13: PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Individuals may speak during public comment portion of the public hearing for a maximum of
three (3) minutes or may submit written comments to the city clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the day of
the public hearing. Groups of citizens with similar viewpoints are encouraged to select a
representative to share the viewpoint of the group.
1-6-14: PUBLIC SPEAKING DURING AGENDA ITEMS:
At the discretion of the presiding officer, individuals may speak when the council discusses
agenda items for a maximum of three (3) minutes. This section does not apply to businesses or
parties directly involved in agenda items.
1-6-15: VIOLATING RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND SERGEANT AT
ARMS:
Violations of the rules for public participation listed in this chapter shall be addressed at the
presiding officer's discretion. The chief of police or designee shall serve as the sergeant at arms
for meetings of the council. The presiding officer may direct the sergeant at arms to eject anyone
from the council meeting for disruptions of any kind.
1-6-16: PARLIAMENTARY RULES TO GOVERN:
In all cases not provided for herein, the usual parliamentary rules which govern parliamentary
bodies shall govern the city council, where they are applicable.
ARTICLE A
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
1-6A-1: PURPOSE:
1-6A-2: SCOPE:
1-6A-3: INTERPRETATION:
1-6A-4: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
1-6A-5: CLOSED SESSIONS:
1-6A-6: VIOLATION:
1-6A-1: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this article is to establish rules for elected officials concerning the dissemination
of confidential information and emphasize their duty to protect the city from liability or financial
loss by disseminating confidential information.
1-6A-2: SCOPE:
Confidential information shall include but not be limited to the following: Information deemed
confidential pursuant to Iowa Code § 22.5, information presented during closed session
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meetings, and legal, personnel, property, and economic development matters. Questions
regarding whether information should remain confidential should be referred to the city attorney,
city clerk, or appropriate staff member.
1-6A-3: INTERPRETATION:
This article shall not be construed to prohibit reporting bona fide violations of law or city policy
to a proper authority or agency for investigation.
1-6A-4: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
A. Members shall respect the confidentiality of information concerning the property, personnel,
or affairs of the city. An elected official shall not knowingly disclose information that they know
or reasonably should know is confidential information, regardless of the source of the
information, without legal authorization. If an issue arises as to whether information is
confidential, the city attorney shall provide a legal opinion.
B. An elected official shall not knowingly use or disclose any information gained in the course
of or by reason of his or her official position, and which has not been made public, to advance
his or her financial interests or to further the financial interests of any family member or business
relationship.
C. Elected officials shall not disseminate information concerning pending or threatened
litigation to which the city is a party or threatened to be made a party, which could reasonably be
interpreted as an admission of liability on behalf of the city or which a reasonable person would
interpret as being prejudicial to the interests of the city, unless compelled to do so by law.
1-6A-5: CLOSED SESSIONS:
Information discussed or to be discussed in closed session is confidential, must remain
confidential, and is not to be discussed outside the closed session except during and after
discussion of the information in an open meeting during regular session, special session, or work
session of the city council.
1-6A-6: VIOLATION:
A. Disclosing confidential information may have detrimental effects on the city including its
finances and reputation, elected officials individually, staff members, and citizens. Elected
officials are encouraged to ask questions and seek and heed the advice of city staff, insurance
providers, and legal counsel when involved in matters that are confidential in nature.
B. Complaints alleging violation of this article shall be reported in writing to the mayor, or if the
mayor is involved, to the mayor pro tem. The complaint must include specific, detailed
information to support the allegation. The complaint shall then be referred to the city attorney or
appropriate staff member for investigation.
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C. Violations of this article may include but are not limited to the following penalties:
1. Censure: Censure may apply and proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with
article 1-6B of this code. Censure should only be exercised when members can
objectively prove a violation of the policy has occurred and can ensure that further
disclosure of confidential information will not take place as a byproduct of censuring an
elected official.
2. Willful Misconduct: Any disclosure of confidential information made without proper
legal authorization shall be considered as willful misconduct or maladministration in
office as defined by Iowa Code § 66.1A.
3. Personal Liability: An elected official may be personally liable if acts in the performance
of a duty are performed with malice or if willful, wanton and reckless misconduct is
proven as defined by Iowa Code § 670.12.
4. Exclusion from Liability Coverage: Liability arising out of any criminal, dishonest,
fraudulent, or malicious wrongful act, or any knowing violation of rights or laws,
committed by an elected official or with the consent or knowledge of the elected official
may be excluded from coverage under the city's liability insurance.
ARTICLE B
CENSURE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
1-6B-1: PURPOSE:
1-6B-2: CENSURE DEFINED:
1-6B-3: COMPLAINT PROCEDURE:
1-6B-4: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTIGATION:
1-6B-5: CENSURE INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE:
1-6B-6: CENSURE HEARING:
1-6B-1: PURPOSE:
Elected officials may pursue formal action in the form of censure to deter violations of federal,
state, or municipal law and serious violations of adopted city policies.
1-6B-2: CENSURE DEFINED:
Censure is a formal resolution reprimanding a council member or the mayor for specified
conduct, generally a violation of law or of city policy where the violation of policy is considered
to be a serious offense. Censure should not follow an occasional error in judgment, which occurs
good faith and is unintentional. Censure carries no fine or suspension of the rights of the
member or mayor as an elected official, but a censure is a punitive action that serves as a
punishment for wrongdoing.
1-6B-3: COMPLAINT PROCEDURE:
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A. Any two members of the city council may submit, in writing to the city clerk, a complaint
and request for a censure hearing concerning an alleged violation of law or serious violation of
city policies by another council member or the mayor. The complaint shall provide specific
allegations and supporting evidence of specific conduct alleged to violate existing law or adopted
city policies. The city clerk shall place this matter on the agenda for the next available regular
city council meeting.
B. A copy of the complaint and request for censure shall be provided to the accused elected
official as soon as possible following receipt, but not less than 24 hours prior to the regular
council meeting at which the complaint and request for an investigation will be considered.
1-6B-4: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INVESTIGATION:
At the council meeting in which the investigation will be considered, the council members who
did not submit the complaint and the council members who are not the subject of the censure
complaint may, by resolution, direct the censure to proceed by forming a censure investigation
committee to investigate the allegation. Only council members who are not the subject of the
complaint shall vote. the resolution must receive a unanimous vote of the remaining members of
council.
1-6B-5: CENSURE INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE:
A. If the resolution passes a censure investigation committee shall be appointed to review the
complaint as set forth in this article. The mayor shall appoint council members to the committee
and shall serve on the committee, but if the mayor submitted the complaint or is the subject of
the complaint, the mayor pro tem shall serve on the committee and appoint its members. If both
the mayor and the mayor pro tem have submitted the complaint or are the subjects of the
complaint, the council member with the longest tenure, and who is not the subject of the
complaint, shall serve on the committee and appoint members to the committee. Council
members who submitted the complaint or are the subject of the complaint shall not serve on the
censure investigation committee. No more than three council members shall serve on the
committee.
B. The censure investigation committee shall review the allegations of the complaint, conduct an
investigation into the allegations of the complaint, and prepare a report and recommendation on
the complaint to the full city council.
C. The city clerk shall be assigned to post public meeting notices of the committee and take
minutes of each meeting. Minutes of the committee shall be included as part of the report listed
in subsection E. The city attorney shall be assigned to assist the committee with the
investigation as may be necessary and ensure due process with the proceedings.
D. The censure investigation committee may be staffed by other employees as may be necessary
to assist in its investigation and report to the council.
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E. Upon completion of its review of the complaint and any investigation, the committee shall
determine if, considering all the facts and evidence, there are reasonable grounds that the alleged
violation of law or serious violation of adopted City policy occurred. The censure investigation
committee shall make a written report to the council stating the specific law or policy alleged to
have been violated, and summarizing the complaint, evidence, and the results of any additional
investigation. The censure investigation committee shall also make a recommendation to the
council that the complaint is supported by sufficient evidence of a violation of law or serious
violation of adopted city policy to warrant a censure hearing, or, alternatively, that the complaint
is not supported by sufficient evidence of a violation of law or serious violation of adopted city
policy to warrant a council censure hearing.
F. If the censure investigation committee determines the allegations are supported and a censure
hearing is warranted, the committee shall direct the city clerk to forward its report and
recommendation to the entire city council and set the matter for a public censure hearing before
the council. If the censure investigation committee concludes that the allegations are not
supported and a censure hearing is not warranted, the censure investigation committee shall
direct the city clerk to forward the committee's report and recommendation to the entire council,
and no further action on the complaint will be taken.
1-6B-6: CENSURE HEARING:
A. The city council shall pass a resolution setting the date of the censure hearing and place on
file the report and recommendation of the censure investigation committee. The censure hearing
must occur at least thirty days after the date the hearing is set.
B. The elected official subject to the censure is entitled to due process of law. This requires
notice be served not less than fifteen days prior to the date of the hearing.
C. At the hearing, the person that is the subject of the complaint shall be given an opportunity to
be heard and present evidence to refute the allegations.
D. A city council decision to censure must be adopted by resolution. The resolution must list
the findings, based on substantial evidence, that the person accused has engaged in conduct that
constitutes a violation of law or a serious violation of an adopted city policy. The resolution
must be affirmed by at least five affirmative votes of the council. The accused council member
or mayor shall not participate in deliberations after the public hearing is closed or in any vote by
the city council on the proposed censure.
CITY COUNCIL
1-4-1: MEETINCS:
1 4 2: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS:
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1-4-4: COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL:
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1-4-1: MEETINCS:
A. Regular Meetings: Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on the first, second, third
and fourth Mondays of each month at the council chambers in the city hall at five thirty o'clock
(5:30) P.M., or at such other designated place other than the council chambers pursuant to
subsection C of this section; however, when a meeting date falls on a day designated by the city
as a holiday, then the regular meeting shall be held on the following evening at five thirty o'clock
(5:30) P.M. in the council chambers at the city hall, or at such other designated place other than
the council chambers. The city council may adjourn a regular meeting to any date it may deem
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the city council ma) be called by the mayor or by any
three (3) councilpersons, by serving a written notice of the special meeting on each of the
councilpersons, or by leaving a copy thereof at his usual place of residence. Only such business
may be transacted at a special meeting of the city council as is mentioned or referred to in the
written notice of the meeting.
C. Change Of Location: Regular or special meetings of the city council may be held at such other
designated place other than the council chambers in the city hall as the city coup 'l y d
advisable; provided, however, such designation of a meeting place other than the council
chambers in the city hall shall be by city council resolution. Notice of such change of meeting
place shall be given to the general public by publication as proti ided by Iowa Code section 362.3.
(Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C 6; amd. Ord.
2721, 12-9-1974; Ord. 3024, 5-14-1979; Ord. 4413, 4-17-2000)
1-4-2: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS:
A. Quorum: A majority of the whole number of members of the city council to hich the city is
entitled, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Less than a quorum may adjourn and compel
the attendance of members.
B. Mayor Presiding Officer: The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the city council, with
such right to vote as is provided by statute. (Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C 6)
A. Order Of Business: The following shall be the order of business of the city council:
2. Presentation of petitions and other communications.
3. Reports of city officers.
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5. Reports of special committees.
6. Unfinished business of the preceding meeting.
7. Ordinances, resolutions and payment of bills.
8. Ne and miscellaneous business.
A question relating to the priority of business shall be decided by the mayor wi hout
debate.
B. Decorum: While the mayor is putting the question, no one shall walk across or out of
the city council room.
C. Speaking:
1. Addressing The Chair: Each member of the city council, prior to speaking, may
address himself to the mayor, and say, "Mr. Mayor", but shall not proceed with his
remarks until recognized and named by the chair.
2. Order Of Speaking: No member of the city council shall speak more than twice on one
question without lea` e of the city council, nor more than once in any case, until each
member of the city council choosing to speak shall have spoken.
3. Dete ination On Who Has The Floor: When two (2) or more members of the city
council address the mayor at once, the mayor shall name the member who is to speak.
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speaking shall immediately cease speaking unless pe
itted to explain. If there is no
the decision of the chaff , the city council shall decide the question
itho d b
5. Inte pting Speakers: While a member is speaking, no member shall hold any private
discourse, nor pass between the speaker and the chair.
D. Motions:
1. Seconds; Stating The Question: No motion shall be put or debated unless seconded.
When a motion is seconded, it shall be stated by the mayor before debate, and every
motion shall be reduced to writing if required by the mayor or any councilperson.
mayor, it shall be deemed to be in possession of the city council, but may be withdrawn
at any time before decision; however, if any amendment has been proposed or adopted,
the motion or resolution shall not be withdrawn without the consent of the mover of the
amendment.
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3. Multiple Issues Within One Question: If a question in debate contains several distinct
propositions, any member may have the question divided when the sense admits of it,
prior to the `ote thereon.
4. Name Of Member Moving Question Entered In Record: In all cases where a resolution
or a motion is entered on the minutes of the city council, the name of the member of the
a. When a question is under debate, the only motions in order shall be:
(1) To adjourn.
(2) The previous question.
(3) To lay on the table.
(4) To postpone indefinitely.
(5) To adjourn to a day certain.
(6) To refer.
(7) To amend.
b. A motion shallbe ON en precedence in the order arranged in subsection D5a of
this section, the first three (3) to be decided without debate.
6. Motions To Adjourn:
a. A motion to adjourn the city council shall be in order except:
When a member is in possession of the floor.
While the ayes and nays are being called.
While the members are voting.
When adjournment was the last preceding motion.
When it has been decided that the previous question shall be taken.
b. A motion to adjourn ithout move, may not be amended, but a motion to
adjourn to a given time may be and is open to debate.
7. Calling The Previous Question: When the pre\ ious question is moved and put, it shall
be in this fo "Shall the main question be now put?" If this question is carried, all
proposed amendments and all further motions and debates shall be excluded, and the
question be put ithout delay.
8. Motion To Lay On The Table: A motion to lay a question on the table simply, is not
debatable, but a motion to lay on the table and publish, or any other condition is subject
to amendment and debate.
9. Postpone Motion: When a motion is postponed indefinitely, it shall not be taken up
again during the same meeting.
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10. Motion To Refer To Standing Committee: A motion to refer to a standing committee
shall take precedence of a similar motion for a special committee.
11. Amendments To Motions:
a. A motion to amend an amendment shall be in order, but to amend an
amendment to an amendment shall not be entertained.
b. n amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an
amendment relating to a different subject shall not be in order.
c. On a motion to strike out and insert, the paragraph to be amended shall first be
read as it stands, the words proposed to be struck out, and those to be inserted,
and finally the paragraph as it would stand if so amended.
E. Voting Requirements:
1. Voting On Question: Each member of the city council who shall be present when a
question shall be stated from the chair, shall vote thereon unless he is directl interested
in the question, in which case he shall not vete. In case any member refuses to vote when
not excused, his vote shall be recorded in the negative.
2. Vote On Ordinances: In all cases of adoption, repeal or amendment of an ordinance,
the ayes and nays shall be taken and entered on record, but a failure thus to enter them
shall not ins alidate the action of the city council. In all other cases, if any member of the
city council requires it, and his motion is seconded, the ayes and nays on any question
shall be taken and entered upon the minutes.
F. Reconsideration Question:
1. A motion may be reconsidered at any time during the same meeting of the city council
or at the first meeting held thereafter. A motion for reconsideration being once made and
decided in the negative, shall not be renewed before the next meeting.
2. A motion to reconsider must be made and seconded by the members mho voted on the
prevailing side, or by those who were absent and did not vote upon the motion to be
reconsidered.
G. Suspension Of Rules: The rules established in this chapter may be temporarily suspended by
3/4) of the members of the city council present, but shall not be
repealed, altered or amended unless by concurrent vote of two thirds (2/3.) of all the council
persons elected.
H. Parliamentary Rules To Govern: In all cases not pro\ ided for herein, the usual parliamentary
rules which govern parliamentary bodies shall govern the city council, where they are applicable.
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11 4.4
A. Standing Committees: The following shall be the standing committees of the city council,
which shall be so named, and have such functions, as the mayor may designate:
Committee on finance and purchasing
Committee on public safety
Committee on public buildings and grounds
Committee on boards and commissions
Committee on ordinances
(1970 Code § 2 60)
B. Appointment Of Members; Chair: All standing committees of the city council shall be
appointed by the mayor annually at the first meeting in January, or at any time after a N acancy
specially directed by the city council. The first person named on each committee shall be the
chair of that committee.
C. Composition Of Committees: The committees of the city council shall consist of three (3) or
more members of the city council, and one or more alternate members of the city cou _ '1, t th
discretion of the mayor. The chairperson of the committee shall have the power to make a
temporary appointment of any available member of the city council to fill the seat of any absent
committee member or to fill a vacancy. Any alternate member of a committee shall be authorized
to act as a substitute committee member, ith full voting rights, during the absence of a regular
member or during a vacancy on the committee, and any person appointed on a temporary basis
by a committee chairperson shall be authorized to so act during the meeting at which the
Ord. 4978, 12 7 2009)
shall, in all cases, report in writing the state of facts with its opinion, which opinion, shall be
summed up in the fo of an order, resolution or recommendation, unless otherwise ordered by
the city council.
E. Discharge Of Special Committees Upon Final Report: On the acceptance of a final report
from a special committee of the city council, the committee shall be co sidered dis h r ed
without a vote, unless othe vise ordered.
F. Duty Of City Clerk: The city clerk shall fo and all the papers to the appropriate committees
of the city council and officers, as soon after the referral shall have been made as is possible.
(Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C 6; amd. Ord. 2520, 3 -9 1970)
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CHAPTER 57
MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS
1-7-1: OFFICES CREATED:
147-12: 2: COMPENSATION:
14743: 3: SURETY BONDS:
1-7-4: OATH:
1-7-1: OFFICES CREATED:
The offices of the municipal officials set forth in this chapter are hereby created within the city
as part of the municipal governmental structure of said city. Official powers and duties set forth
in this chapter shall be general in nature with further responsibilities set forth by federal or state
law, this code, city policy, or as may be directed by the city council or mayor.
14742: 2: COMPENSATION:
Each officer or employee of the city shall receive such compensation for his their services as the
city council may establish from time to time by ordinance or resolution. (1970 Code, § 2-5)
147-23: SURETY BONDS:
All city officers and employees shall be covered by a surety bond running to the city. (1970
Code, § 2-6)
1-7-4: OATH:
Prior to undertaking the duties of the office, all appointed municipal officials listed in this
chapter shall take an oath to support the constitution of the United States, the constitution of the
State of Iowa, and to the best of the person's ability, faithfully and impartially perform the duties
of the office.
ARTICLE A. CITY CLERK
1-71-5A-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
1-5A-2: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
1-71-5A-32: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-71 5A-43: REPORTS:
1-71 5A-54: FEES OF OFFICE:
1-7A-5: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
1-71 5A-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
The city clerk shall be appointed by the city council at its first meeting in the month of January
following a regular city election, and shall, within ten (10) days from such appointment, qualify
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as provided by law, and file a bond in sum s s 50,000.00) with
sureties to be approved by the city council. Said appointment shall be in accordance with all city
policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. (Rev.
Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13; amd. 2001 Code)
1-5A-2: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
The city clerk may, with the approval of the city council, appoint a deputy city clerk who shall
perfo the duties of the city clerk during the absence or disability of the city clerk. (Rev. Ord.
1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13)
1-71-5A-32: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The city clerk shall perform the following duties:
A. General Duties: Attend every meeting of the city council,and furnish _ _ it_ _
abstract of all unfinished i sand take minutes of said meetings; issue all notices of regular
and special elections required to be given by law or in pursuance of any provision of this code, or
other city ordinance or resolution of the city council, issue all notices of special meetings of the
city council when called, as provided by law; and notify all committees of their appointment
of the business referred to them; maintain and safeguard records of the city and keep records in
the manner and duration required by law; administer the city risk management program, procure
liability insurance for the city, and set liability limits as may be advisable and necessary to
prevent unnecessary risk to the city;The citydirect and coordinate the activities of the
employees of the city clerk's office; perform such other duties as may be required by the laws of
the state, or such duties as may be required by this code or other city ordinances or policies, or as
may be required by the mayor or city council.
B. Warrants: Keep a record of all warrants drawn, sho ing the number of the warrant, the
appropriation the warrant is drawn, and supply the city treasurer with a statement once each
month of all warrants issued giving the number and amount of each.
B. Certification of Assessments: Certify to the county auditor, as provided by law, all
assessments and taxes of every kind and nature levied by the city council which are required to
be so certified.
C. Records:
1. Deeds and Contracts: Keep a book of deeds and contracts, and shall enter thereon
correct original copies of all deeds and contracts executed by or in favor of the city, and
shall properly index them.
2. Licenses, Permits,. and Petitions: Keep a register of all licenses and permits granted by
the city for a period in accordance with state law, this code, or city policy, noting the date
when issued, the person to whom issued and the date of expiration of the license or
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permit, and shall also file and preserve in his the city clerk's office all petitions,
remonstrances and other papers presented to the city council.
ED. Purchases: Procure all necessary books and stationerymaterials for the use of the city
council and city officers. (Rev. Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13)
1-71-5A-43: REPORTS:
The city clerk shall report upon any of the matters connected with his their office whenever
called upon by the city council to do so; keep in hisall returns of assessments, and the
election and appointment of city officers, and shall as soon as practicable after each meeting of
the city council, prepare an abstractminutes of the business transacted and a correct copy of all
resolutions and ordinances adopted, and deliver them ordinances to the official newspaper for
publication, and shall not allow any papers or documents to be taken from his is their office
without the consent of the city council. (Rev. Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13; amd. 2001 Code)
1-71-5A-54: FEES OF OFFICE:
For attested certificates and transcripts other than those ordered by the city council, the city clerk
shall charge the same fees as are allowed to county officers for like services; and he shall keep a
record of such fees and turn the same into the general fund. (Rev. Ord. 1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-
13
1-7A-5: DEPUTY CITY CLERK:
The city clerk may, with the approval of the city council, appoint a deputy city clerk who shall
perform the duties of the city clerk during the absence or disability of the city clerk. (Rev. Ord.
1513, Comp. 1941, p. C-13)
ARTICLE DB. CITY ATTORNEY
1-7 B-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
1- 7B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-7 B-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
A city attorney y shall be appointed by the city council, and shall within ten (10) days after
his said appointment qualify as provided by law. Said appointment shall be in accordance with
all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees.
(Rev. Ord. 1195, Comp. 1941, p. S-16; amd. 2001 Code)
1-7 I%B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Litigation; Collection Of of Judgments; Disposition Of of Funds: It shall be the duty of the
city attorney to prosecute all suits for the recovery of fines and penalties which may be brought
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in any court on behalf of the city, and also to institute and defend all suits which may be brought
in any court by or against the city, or any of its officers, on account of any of their official acts.
The city attorney shall cause executions to be issued on judgments which may be recovered and
attend to their prompt collection. All money received by him on account of the city shall be paid
into the city treasurygeneral fund.
B. Advising City Officials; Preparation Of of Documents: It shall be the duty of the city attorney
to act as legal advisor to the city council, its committees and all city officers, on such questions
as may arise in relation to the business of the city and, when required by the city council, he shall
give his an opinion in writing. The city attorney shall, when so required by the city council, draft
all bonds, contracts, leases, conveyances, ordinances and other instruments in writing, and he
shall perform all other services in the line of his an attorney's profession connected with the
business of the city not enumerated in this article, and he shall, in all cases, be subject to the
direction of the city council.
C. Conformance Of of City Ordinances With State Laws: Upon or before January 1, after the
adjournment of any general assembly, the city attorney shall prepare and present to the city
council for passage such ordinances as may be required to amend existing ordinances or to repeal
existing ordinances on account of laws enacted by the general assembly, or such ordinances as
may be necessary or which the city attorney shall think proper in view of the laws enacted by the
general assembly amending existing statutes or creating new statutes applicable to the city. (Rev.
Ord. 1195, Comp. 1941, p. S-16; amd. 2001 Code)
D. Additional Duties: The city attorney shall be responsible for code enforcement, and code
enforcement officers, which are not specifically placed under the management of the building
inspection department pursuant to sections 1-6D-1, 1-6D-2 and 1-6D-3 of this title. The city
attorney shall direct and coordinate the activities of the employees of the legal department and
code enforcement. The city attorney shall also perform such other duties as shall be required by
the laws of the state, or such as may be required by this code, other ordinances of the city or city
policies, or as may be required by the mayor or city council. (Ord. 5319, 11-23-2015)
ARTICLE C. FINANCE DIRECTORCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
1 1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
1-71-5C-21: QUALIFICATIONS; BONDAPPOINTMENT AND MANAGEMENT:
1-71-5C-32: DUTIESDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-5C-1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
There is hereby created within the city, and as a part of the municipal governmental structure of
said city, the office of finance director. The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor,
with the approval of the city council. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and
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1-71,-5C-21: QUALIFICATIONS; BONDAPPOINTMENT AND MANAGEMENT:
The mayor shall appoint the chief financial officer. Said appointment is subject to the approval
of the city council and shall be in accordance with all city policies and procedures regarding
recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. The chief financial officer shall be
immediately responsible to the mayor for the effective administration of the finance department
and all activities assigned thereto.A. Qualifications: Any person so appointed as finance director
under the provisions of this article, shall have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the
general laws and administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures,
principles and practices of accounting and budgeting in government, and be able to prepare
informative financial reports, and to perform fiscal planning and other budgetary matters so as to
advise the mayor, city council and department heads on fiscal and budgetary policy.
B. Bond: VA, ithin ten (10) days from the date of his appointment, the finance director shall qualify
as provided by law and file a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars (510,000.00) for the
faithful performance of his duties withsureties to be approved by the city council.. (Ord. 2703,
11-4-1974)
1-71-5C-32: DUTIESDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. The chief financial officer shall: Ensure the city's financial assets are protected through the
implementation of sound financial policies and procedures; compile records containing
meaningful financial data; advise department heads, mayor, and city council in the review of
revenue and expenditure estimates and in the preparation ad control of the budget; provide the
mayor with timely and informative financial reports and statements; generally supervise all
financial matters for the city; serve as the treasurer of the City of Waterloo; direct and coordinate
the activities of the employees of the finance department; perform other duties as may be
required by the laws of the state, or as may be required by other city ordinances or policies.The
finance director shall maintain and supervise a central accounting system for the city which
accounting system should include preaudits and other financial controls. He shall direct and
coordinate the activities of the employees of his department; advise department heads and the
mayor and city council in the review of revenue and expenditure estimates and in the preparation
and control of the budget; provide the mayor with timely and info ative financial reports and
statements, and generally supervise all financial matters forthe city and shall perfo such other
and further duties as may be required by the laws of the state, or as may be required by this
article or other city ordinances. The work of the finance director shall be revie ed through
1974)
1 4: COMPENSATION:
The salary to be paid to the finance director shall be that fixed by proper and appropriate
resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2703, 11 4 1974)
ARTICLE B. CITY TREASURER
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1-5B-2: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1-5B-1: APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS:
For the term commencing January 1, 1956, and for all to s subsequent thereto, the mayor shall
appoint the city treasurer, and the appointment shall be subject to approval by the city council.
Before entering upon the discharge of his duties, the city treasurer shall qualify as provided by
law and file in the office of the city clerk a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00),
with sureties to be approved by the city council. The city council may, by resolution at any time
it is deemed necessary, increase or decrease the amount of the city treasurer's bond in such sum
as it may specify in the resolution. (Rev. Ord. 1207, Comp. 1941, p. T-9)
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A. City Funds: The city treasurer shall:
1. Collection: Collect, receive and safel keep all money due or belonging to the city, and
for any sum of money so received, he shall execute duplicate receipts, one of which shall
be delivered to the person from whom the funds have been received, and the other
transmitted to the city clerk. The city treasurer shall keep true and correct accounts with
each fund of all receipts into, and disbursements from, the city treasury.
2. Deposits: Deposit city funds in approved depositories, in confo ance with the statutes
of the state.
on account of the waterworks, in a separate and distinct fund, and such monies shall be
paid out by him only on INritten order of the board of waterworks trustees.
B. Orders and Warrants:
1. Record: Keep a record of all orders or warrants paid by him, received in payment of
any funds due to the city or that may be presented for payment, stating the number and
return all such orders paid to the city clerk to be cancelled.
2. Presentation and Payment: The city treasurer shall:
a. Pay money from the city treasury only upon orders drawn upon him by, and
signed by the city clerk, and countersigned by the mayor, and attested by the seal
of the city, and all orders so drawn and paid shall be vouchers for his
disbursement.
b. If, on presentation for payment of any order or warrant drawn pursuant to
subsection B2a of this section, there is no money in the treasury belonging to the
fund out of which said order or warrant is made payable, the city treasurer shall
endorse the unpaid warrant or order as follows: "Presented and not paid for want
of funds", and thereafter such warrants shall bear interest at the rate of six percent
(6%) per annum, except warrants issued by a resolution of the city council or
contract with the city in which it is provided that the warrants or order shall not
bear interest; the city treasurer shall, if required, endorse on such order or warrant
the date of presentation, and keep a record of them.
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order of their presentation, from the particular fund upon which they are drawn,
and when there is an accumulation in the treasury of the sum of five hundred
amount of such fund for payment in the order of their presentation, or make such
call at any time that the city council may direct. The city treasurer shall give
notice of the number of the warrants hich will be paid by posting a written
notice thereof in the mayor's office and in the city treasurer's office, and by
publishing notice of such call in one daily or weekly newspaper, which notices
shall state that at the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of posting the
notice, interest on the warrants named therein shall cease.
C. Additional Duties: The city treasurer shall perfo such other duties as may be required by
the laws of the state, or as may be required by this code or other city ordinance. (Rev. Ord. 1207,
Comp. 1941, p. T-9; amd. 2001 Code)
ARTICLE C. FINANCE DIRECTOR
1-5C-1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
1-5C-3: DUTIES:
1-5C-1: OFFICE CREATED; APPOINTMENT:
There is hereby created within the city, and as a part of the municipal governmental structure of
said city, the office of finance director. The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor,
ith the approval of the city council. Nothing herein contained shall pre ent the removal of and
1-5C
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ALIFICATIONS; BOND:
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A. Qualifications: Any person so appointed as finance director under the provisions of this
article, shall have a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the general laws and
administrative policies governing municipal financial practices and procedures, principles and
practices of accounting and budgeting in government, and be able to prepare info ^ ative
financial reports, and to perform fiscal planning and other budgetary matters so as to advise the
mayor, city council and department heads on fiscal and budg t y p 1' y.
B. Bond: Within ten (10) days from the date of his appointment, the finance director shall qualify
as provided by law and file a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for the
faithful performance of his duties with sureties to be approved by the city council. (Ord. 2703,
11 4 1974)
1 5C 3: DUTIES:
The finance director shall maintain and supervise a central accounting system for the city hich
accounting system should include preaudits and other financial controls. He shall direct and
coordinate the activities of the employees of his department; advise department heads and the
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mayor and city council in the review of revenue and expenditure estimates and in the preparation
and control of the budget; provide the mayor with timely and info ative financial reports and
statements, and generally s-upervise all financial matters forthe city and shall perfo such other
and further duties as may be required by the laws of the state, or as may be required by this
article or other city ordinances. The work of the finance director shall be reviewed through
1974)
1-5C-4: COMPENSATION:
The salary to be paid to the finance director shall be that fixed by proper and appropriate
resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2703, 11-4-1974)
CHAPTER 68
MUNICIPAL DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS
1-8-1: OFFICES CREATED:
1-8-2: APPOINTMENT; MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
1-8-3: DESIGNEE IN ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR:
1-8-1: OFFICES CREATED:
Municipal divisions and departments, as set forth in this chapter, are hereby created within the
city as a part of the municipal governmental structure of the City of Waterloo. Departmental
powers and duties set forth in this chapter shall be general in nature with further responsibilities
set forth by federal or state law, city policy, or as may be directed by the mayor. Changes to
divisions or departments listed within this chapter that affect the municipal government structure
shall be made by ordinance.
1-8-2: APPOINTMENT; MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
A. A division manager or the department head of a city department not included in a division
shall be appointed by the mayor and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Said
appointment is subject to the approval of the city council and shall be in accordance with all city
policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. The
division manager or department head shall be responsible for overseeing the administration of
their division or department and shall direct and coordinate the activities of the employees of
their department or division.
B. The department head of a department included in a division shall be appointed by the division
manager and shall be directly responsible to the division manager. Said appointment is subject
to the approval of the city council and shall be in accordance with all city policies and
procedures regarding recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees. The department
head shall be responsible for overseeing the administration of their department with direction
from the division manager and shall direct and coordinate the activities of the employees of their
department.
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1-8-3: DESIGNEE IN ABSENCE OF DIRECTOR:
Whenever a division manager or department head may be out of the city or temporarily unable to
act, they may appoint a temporary designee or designees, with consent of the mayor, to execute
the duties of said division or department. In the event of an extended or permanent absence, the
mayor shall appoint an interim director to assume all the powers and duties of that position.
ARTICLE A. DIVISION OF ARTS AND LEISURE
1-8A-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8A-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The following departments shall constitute the division of arts and leisure and the powers and
duties of each department shall be as follows:
A. Cultural and Arts Department: The cultural and arts department shall serve the community by
ensuring quality cultural and educational opportunities for all citizens by offering a full range of
programs that include but are not limited to exhibits, educational/interpretive programs, care and
display a permanent art collection, special events, and a volunteer program.
B. Leisure Services Department: The leisure services department shall provide for the
development, operation, maintenance, and protection of parks, recreational trails, open spaces,
natural areas, outdoor recreation facilities, and riverfront areas; the development care and
protection of the urban forest; landscaping and vegetation management on public right of ways,
flood control systems and miscellaneous public properties; maintenance of downtown area
ublic . ro . erties and facilities • administration and mana _ ement of the Cedar Valle S • ortsPlex
and Young Arena; administration, management, development, operation, and maintenance of
municipal golf courses; development and administration of public recreational, educational, and
aquatic programming_
ARTICLE B. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
1-8B-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8B-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The following departments shall constitute the division of community planning and development
and the powers and duties of each department shall be as follows:
A. Building Department: To promulgate orders, rules and regulations for the conduct and
guidance of the members of the building inspection, permits and maintenance department within
the parameters of city policy; to enforce the uniform building code, uniform plumbing code,
uniform mechanical code and national electrical code in the form adopted by the city council, as
they relate to construction activity within the city; to coordinate enforcement activities with the
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fire department and other city departments for all construction affected by the housing code, life
safety code and minimum housing quality standards.
B. Building Maintenance: Provide maintenance on all city owned or operated buildings; develop
a reporting and maintenance system that will outline the condition and status of all major
building systems or components (i.e., roof, heating and air conditioning); establish and keep on
record a five (5) year building maintenance/capital improvement program with yearly updates;
establish and administer the operating maintenance budget for presentation to city council; work
with Waterloo leisure service to assist in coordinating maintenance and repair of swimming
pools, bathhouses, pump houses, park restrooms and golf course buildings; work with the airport
director to coordinate maintenance on the airport terminals and support hangers as it relates to
building operation.
C. Community Development Department: The community development department is
responsible for the orderly development of the community through the systematic development
of a comprehensive plan and implementation program. The department shall actively promote
the development and redevelopment of the city in order to provide the most conducive
environment to live, work, pursue business opportunity, plan, and raise a family, while remaining
cognizant of the fiscal development, and redevelopment of properties within the city and day-to-
day administration of municipal ordinances.
D. Engineering: The engineering department shall prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates,
and other required documents for construction of public works improvements and supervise the
construction of such improvements; direct, review, and coordinate the work of consultants
contracted by the city for public works improvements; survey streets, alleys, avenues, public
squares and other surveys; establish street grades; plan for both short and long range public
improvements; compile accurate records of all surveys, levels, grades, field notes, maps, plans,
profiles, papers, books, writings and records; review all proposed subdivisions and commercial
development; coordinate the design, inspection, and construction of road and street projects with
the state, federal and local government authorities; issue permits in public rights of way,
including, but not limited to, sidewalks, driveways, excavations, moving buildings and oversize
and/or overweight loads; administer, inspect, and coordinate the improvements to all public
sidewalks through a sidewalk inspection and repair program; maintain the city's pavement
management system; inspect and maintain the city's flood control facilities; direct and coordinate
activities during flood emergencies and other natural disasters. The engineering department shall
provide to the extent possible engineering, mapping, inspecting, surveying, and drafting services
to all other city departments. The engineering department shall administer the storm water
management program for the City of Waterloo.
E. Housing Authority: The housing authority department shall be responsible the management
and maintenance of Ridgeway Towers, including abiding by all federal regulations on
occupancy, fair housing grievance procedures and termination of tenancy; administration of
tenant based Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program in accordance with
the Department of Housing and Urban Development; assist with housing construction;
Administration of Family Self -Sufficiency program and Down Payment Assistance program.
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F. Planning, Programming, and Zoning Department: The planning, programming, and zoning
department is responsible for the orderly development of the community through the systematic
development of a comprehensive plan and implementation program. The department shall
actively promote the development and redevelopment of the city in order to provide the most
conducive environment to live, work, pursue business opportunity, plan, and raise a family,
while remaining cognizant of the fiscal development, and redevelopment of properties within the
city and day-to-day administration of municipal ordinances.
ARTICLE C. DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
1-8C-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8C-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The following departments shall constitute the Public Works Division and the powers and duties
of each department shall be as follows:
A. Animal Control: The animal control department shall enforce ordinances and policies
associated with animal care and safety.
B. Central Garage Department: The central garage department shall provide maintenance and
repair services for city equipment and vehicles.
C. Sanitation Department: The sanitation department shall provide curbside bulk item collection
and disposal; perform collection and disposal as ordered by code enforcement and court orders
for nuisance properties; provide curbside collection and disposal of yard waste and recycling,
and maintain satellite drop sites for recycle collection.
D. Street Department: The street department shall carry out the crack sealing of reconstructed
and overlaid streets; maintain streets in a safe and serviceable condition through
reventative maintenance . rocedures and various • atchin methods • carr out street swee o in
and snow removal.
E. Traffic Operations: The traffic operations department shall install and maintain traffic
signals, controllers, street lights, early warning sirens and other related equipment; fabricate and
or procure, install, and maintain all traffic signalized intersections, city owned street lights, street
si • ns and • aintin of street and • arkin lots within the cit limits • educate the • ublic on traffic
safety issues.
F. Waste Management: The waste management department shall operate and maintain the city's
sanitary sewage lift stations, collection system and treatment facilities; implement the Industrial
Pretreatment Program as mandated by Federal law; administer the Capacity Maintenance
Operations Management program and Fats Oils and Grease Program; dispose of sludge bio
solids; operate and maintain the city's storm water lift stations, collection systems, and flood
control systems as mandated by the United States Corps of Engineers and Federal law.
ARTICLE F. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES
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1-6F-3: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES:
The department of safety services for the city of Waterloo is hereby created. (Ord. 5024, 1-10-
2011)
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A. It shall be the duty of the department of safety services to oversee the police department and
fire department of the city of Waterloo.
B. The department shallhave the power to perfo any duty currently assigned to the fire
department or police department by this code, which is not required by the Iowa Code to be
exclusively perfo ed by the police chief or fire chief. (Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
A. Appointment: A director of safety seri ices shall be appointed by the mayor and subject to the
approval of the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Such appointment
shall be in accordance with all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection and
appointment of employees.
B. Absence of Director of Safety Services: Whenever the director of safety services shall be out
of the city, or unable to act on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of
time when the mayor has not appointed a director of safety services), the director of safety
services or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall have and exercise all the powers and
duties of the director of safety services.
C. Management, Supervision and Duties: The director of safety services shall supervise, direct,
and manage the department of safety services. The director of safety sere ices shall:
1. a. Subject to subsection C l d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services police to manage the operations of the police department. Subject to subsection
E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be the chief of police
for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of the Iowa Code
assigning duties exclusively to the police chief;
b. Subject to subsection C 1 d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services fire to manage the operations of the fire department. Subject to
subsection E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be
the fire chief for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of
the Iowa Code assigning duties exclusively to the fire chief;
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c. In making selections for the assistant director positions described above, the
director of safety services must choose candidates from the civil service eligible
lists as required by Iowa Code section 400.13;
d. In the event that the director of safety services is also appointed police chief or
fire chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, the director of safety ser` ices
shall not be required to appoint an assistant director of the department for which
he or she serves as chief. If the director does choose to appoint an assistant
director, then the director shall be the only chief in that department and the
assistant director of such department shall not be appointed as chief nor shall his
or her duties include the duties of chief, except as such duties may lawfully be
delegated by order of the director of safety services.
2. Supervise and direct the activities and operations of the assistant director of safety
services -police and the assistant director of safety services -fire.
3. Provided the director of safety services is also appointed either police chief or fire
chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, take any action or perform any duty
currently assigned that position under this code and the code of Iowa.
D. Limitation on Authority: The director of safety services, if not ser ing as chief of a
department, shall have no authority to take any action exclusively delegated by the Iowa Code to
the positions of police chief or fire chief or reassign any such duties to the position of director of
safety services. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the duties established by section of
this chapter to the extent they are required by chapter 80D of the Ion a Code, section of this code
to the extent they are required by Iowa Code section 455B.386, and section of this chapter to the
extent they are required by Iowa Code sections 100.2, 102.2, and 102.3.
the assistant directors of safety services as either police chief or fire chief, the mayor, with
approval of the city council, may appoint the director of safety services to the office of police
chief or fire chief at the same time that he or she holds the position of director of safety services,
director of safety s e ces may not be both police chief and fire chief at the same time.
F. Qualifications The director of safety services must be appointed from the chiefs civil service
eligible lists provided for in Io'a Code section 400.13. I I
ARTICLE D. AIRPORT
1-8D-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8D-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
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The Waterloo Regional Airport shall build and maintain infrastructure to allow for safe airport
operations for commercial, corporate, general aviation, recreational, and military aircraft
operators, and for the benefit of residents of the Cedar Valley.
ARTICLE E. FIRE RESCUE
1-8E-1: FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
1-8E-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6E-3: EXTRATERRITORIAL ASSISTANCE:
1-8E-1: FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
A. Appointment: The fire chiefs appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until
December 31 of the following odd numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during
an odd numbered year, in which event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of
that same year. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and the termination of the
appointment of the chief as provided by law.
B. Authorit TO Order Removal OF Buildin ' s: To order the removal of an buildin
or .ro
ert
that he may deem necessary for the purpose of checking or stopping the progress of fire in the
city.
C. Prescribe Limits Where Entry Is Prohibited: Prescribe limits in the vicinity of any fire within
which no person, except those who reside therein, shall be permitted to enter.
D. FIRE ARSON INVESTIGATOR: The fire chief shall appoint the fire arson investigator to
erform all of the duties and res . onsibilities of investi • atin the cause ori in and circumstances
of fires as set forth in this code. The fire arson investigator shall be a peace officer as set forth in
Iowa law and said investigator shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities attendant to
the function of a peace officer, which shall include, but not be limited to, the power of arrest.
(Ord. 4244, 8-4-1997)
1-8E-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. Police Authority: All members of the fire department shall have and exercise all the powers
of police officers at the scene of a fire.
B. Presence for Duty: The members of the fire department shall remain in the quarters provided
for them by the city, day and night, when not necessarily in other parts of the city attending to
their duties prescribed by this article, or by the rules and regulations of the fire department, and
no officer or member of the fire department shall be absent from duty at any time of day or night
without permission from the chief of the fire department or person acting as such, and the
procurement of a satisfactory substitute to act when absent.
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C. Command at Fire Scene: It shall be the duty of the first officer of the fire department at a fire
in the city to take charge thereof until a superior officer shall arrive, and for such purpose he
shall have all the powers of the chief of the fire department.
D. Authority to Summon Assistance: If he deems it necessary, to summon any or all persons able
to perform labor, including operators of vehicles for hire, to aid in the extinguishment of fires or
removing property in danger thereof, and in guarding the property, and any person refusing to
obey such summons shall be guilty of an offense.
E. Inspect Fire Hazards: After careful inquiry and investigations, immediately notify, in writing,
the owner or occupants of any building in the city where there are any defective chimneys,
smoke pipes or flues, or where there are any fires or inflammable materials not sufficiently
secured and guarded, used or kept in, or in connection with, any such building, to forthwith
repair, remove, change or secure the same, as the case may require.
F. Ambulatory, Hazardous Materials, and Rescue Services: The department is authorized to
provide ambulatory, hazardous materials, and rescue services.
G. Records: Provide the record keeping and reporting systems necessary to assure proper
maintenance and repair of fire department buildings, facilities, apparatuses and equipment;
provide record keeping and reporting systems for all fire, fire inspection, ambulatory, hazardous
materials, and rescue services calls.
1-8E-3: EXTRATERRITORIAL ASSISTANCE:
A. The fire department of the city is hereby authorized to answer calls for firefighting or other
emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the county, at the discretion of the
chief of the fire department or a duly authorized assistant acting if the fire chief is absent.
B. The fire department of the city is further authorized to respond to calls for firefighting or other
emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the state, when requested by the
mayor or the chief of the fire department of any city or town having an organized fire
department, at the discretion of the fire chief of the city fire department, or a duly authorized
assistant acting during the absence of the chief of the fire department.
C. When the firefighters or equipment of the city are engaged in rendering assistance pursuant to
this subsection, they shall be considered to be within their jurisdiction, and the city shall have the
same overnmental immunit when res . ondin to such calls as when o . eratin within the cit .
(Rev. Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F-3; amd. Rev. Ord. 1813, Comp. 1941, p. F -5a)
ARTICLE F. HUMAN RESOURCES
1-8F-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8F-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
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The human resources department shall provide the mayor, city council, and all city departments
coordinated and centralized human resources services including the following: payroll
processing; labor relations, including contract negotiations; administration of collective
bargaining agreements and grievance resolution; employment including recruitment, selection
and hiring; compliance with State and City Civil Service and MFPRSI regulations; salary and
benefits administration; workers' compensation and insurance, Department of Transportation
drug and alcohol testing, public employment and collective bargaining and other human resource
related Federal and State regulations.
ARTICLE G. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
1-8G-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8G-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The human rights commission is hereby created and established, as provided by Iowa Code
section 216.19 and Title 5, Chapter 3 of this code.
ARTICLE H. LIBRARY
1-8H-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8H-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The library shall provide free access to library services in the City of Waterloo, in accordance
with Title 7 Chapter 7 of this code the Library Ordinance. The board of trustees has the right to
adopt, amend, modify, or repeal policies and rules that apply to the library and the business of
the board.
ARTICLE I. POLICE DEPARTMENT
1-8I-1: POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
1-8I-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8I-3: RESERVE UNIT:
1-8I-1: POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENT TERM AND AUTHORITY:
The chief of the police's appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until December
31 of the following odd numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during an odd
numbered year, in which event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of that same
year. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the removal of and the termination of the
appointment of the chief as provided by law. (Ord. 3449, 9-2-1986; amd. Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
1-8I-2: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
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The police department shall provide for the preservation of public peace and enforcement of all
state laws and city ordinances; Work to prevent and solve crimes; Respond to emergency calls
for service involving life threatening situations and/or in -progress crimes; Assist whenever
requested in the examination of the facts concerning any case or possible case against the city
Maintain a secure system for police records and evidence.
1-8I-3: RESERVE UNIT:
A. Creation: There is hereby created the Waterloo police reserve unit in accordance with the
provisions of Iowa Code chapter 80D.
B. Definition: A reserve police officer is a volunteer, non -regular, sworn member of a law
enforcement agency who has regular police powers while functioning as an agency's
representative and participates on a regular basis in the agency's activities.
C. Membership; Qualifications:
1. Membership and Size: The size of the police reserve unit shall be determined by the
chief of police. The reserve organization shall consist of a police reserve coordinator
assigned by the chief of police from the membership of the police department, a reserve
captain, a lieutenant and sergeants to serve as squad leaders for each squad of five (5) or
more reservists as deemed necessary. Membership in the police reserve shall be
determined upon standards established and approved by the chief of police. Applicants
for membership shall be certified by the chief of police upon recommendation of the
police reserve coordinator after satisfactory completion of the training standards. Each
reserve member shall take an oath of office.
2. Physical Examination: All police reserve officers shall satisfactorily pass a department
approved physical examination at their expense prior to being appointed as a police
reserve officer.
3. Standards and Training: All standards and training required under Iowa Code chapter
80D shall constitute the minimum standards for police reserve officers.
4. Status: Members of the police reserve shall be considered employees of the city while
they are performing police duties as authorized and directed by the chief of police.
However, they are not subject to the conditions of the collective bargaining agreement of
the police bargaining unit nor can they derive any benefit from the police pension. They
are also not subject to the civil service provisions of Iowa Code chapter 80D.
5. Compensation: They shall receive a salary of two dollars ($2.00) yearly from the city
at the beginning of each fiscal year.
D. Officers Duties and Responsibilities:
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1. Reserve Coordinator: The police reserve coordinator shall be assigned by the chief of
police from the membership of the police department and responsible to the chief of
police for the supervision, training, recruitment and activities of the police reserve unit.
2. Reserve Captain: The police reserve captain shall be responsible to the reserve
coordinator for the command, control and direction of police reserves. It shall be the
police reserve captain's duty to assist the police department in the enforcement of all laws
and city ordinances in such a manner and at such time as directed by the police chief.
3. Reserve Lieutenant: The police reserve lieutenant shall assist the reserve captain and
supervise the reserve sergeants.
E. Removal: Members of the police reserve shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police.
They shall be appointed, promoted, removed and discharged from such position by the police
chief who may consider the recommendation of the police reserve coordinator.
F. Rules: The police reserves may adopt a constitution, rules and regulations for the conduct of
meetings and activities consistent with city ordinances and the laws of the state. All police
reserve officers are subject to the police department code of conduct and such other regulations
as established by the chief of police.
G. Uniform and Safety Equipment:
1. The city shall furnish all reserve officers with the following equipment and uniform
items:
1 reserve breast badge
1 reserve badge
1 ID card
Waterloo Police Reserve patchs
Ammunition for weapon
2. Reserve officers must furnish, at their own expense, the following items (items shall be
replaced as needed to provide the minimum as listed from department approved
suppliers):
1 pair of pants, navy blue
1 summer shirt, navy blue
1 winter shirt, navy blue
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1 cap, navy blue
1 tie, black
1 jacket, navy blue
Leather equipment, i.e., to consist of belt, handcuffs with case
Freeze +P spray with case
1 department approved firearm
1 ASP Baton
1 ballistics vest
1 helmet
Name tags for shirts and jacket
3. During their hours of duty, members of the police reserve shall wear the uniform as
prescribed by the chief of police.
H. Records: The police department shall keep an accurate record of all members of the police
reserves, their dates of admission and discharge. (Ord. 4090, 4-10-1995)
ARTICLE J. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
1-8J-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-8J-1: DEPARTMENT POWERS AND DUTIES:
The technology services department shall maintain the city's computers, network, and other
technology needs and oversee the City of Waterloo Cable Access Studio.
ARTICLE AF. POLICE DEPARTMENT
: 'ARTMENT ESTABLISHED:
1 6A 2: POLICE CHIEF:
1-6A-3: RESERVE UNIT:
1-6A 1: DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED:
All ordinances of the city creating, establishing and structuring the police department, not
inconsistent with the provisions of this code, are hereby expressly saved from repeal. (1970 Code
§ 2 206)
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1-6A-2: POLICE CHIEF:
The chief of the police department shall be either the director of safety services or the assistant
chapter. Said police chief appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until December
31 of the following odd numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during an odd
numbered year, in which event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of that same
appointment of the chief as provided by law. (Ord. 3449, 9-2-1986; amd. Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
A. Creation: There is hereby created the
provisions of Iowa Code chapter 80D.
a
erloo police reserve unit in accordance with the
enforcement agency who has regular police powers while functioning as an agency's
representative and participates on a regular basis in the agency's activities.
C. Membership; Qualifications:
1. Membership and Size: The size of the police reserve unit shall be determined by the
chief of police. The reserve organization shall consist of a police reserve coordinator
assigned by the chief of police from the membership of the police department, a reserve
captain, a lieutenant and sergeants to serve as squad leaders for each squad of five (5) or
more reservists as deemed necessary. Membership in the police reserve shall be
determined upon standards established and approved by the chief of police. Applicants
for membership shall be certified by the chief of police upon recommendation of the
. er satisfactory completion of the training standards. Each
reserve member shall take an oath of office.
2. Physical Examination: All police reserve officers shall satisfactorily pass a department
approved physical examination at their expense prior to being appointed as a police
reserve officer.
3. Standards and Training: All standards and training required under Io , 'a Code chapter
80D shall constitute the minimum standards for police reserve officers.
they are perfo : ng police duties as authorized and directed by the chief of police.
However, they are not subject to the conditions of the collective bargaining agreement of
the police bargaining unit nor can they derive any benefit from the police pension. They
are also not subject to the civil ser` ice provisions of Iowa Code chapter 80D.
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at the beginning of each fiscal year.
D. Officers Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Reserve Coordinator: The police reserve coordinator shall be assigned by the chief of
police from the membership of the police department and responsible to the chief of
police for the supervision, training, recruitment and activities of the police reserve unit.
2. Reserve Captain: The police reserve captain shall be responsible to the reserve
coordinator for the command, control and direction of police reserves. It shall be his duty
to assist the police department in the enforcement of all laws and city ordinances in such
a manner and at such time as directed by the police chief.
3. Reserve Lieutenant: The police reserve lieutenant shall assist the reserve captain and
supervise the reserve sergeants.
E. Removal: Members of the police reserve shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police.
They shall be appointed, promoted, remotied and discharged from such position by the police
F. Rules: The police reserves may adopt a constitution, rules and regulations for the conduct of
meetings and activities consistent with city ordinances and the laws of the state. All police
resew e officers are subject to the police department code of conduct and such other regulations
as established by the chief of police.
G. Uniform and Safety Equipment:
1. The cit shall furnish all reserve officers with the follow ing equipment and uniform
items:
1 reserve breast badge
1 ID card
1 police reseri e patch
Ammuniti
2. Reserve officers must furnish, at their own expense, the following items (items shall be
replaced as needed to provide the minimum as listed from department approved
suppliers):
1 pair of pants, navy blue
1 summer shirt, navy blue
1 winter shirt, navy blue
1 cap, navy blue
1 tie, black
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1 jacket, navy blue
Leather equipment, i.e., to consist of belt, handcuffs with case
Punch spray with case
1 department approved firea
1 PR -24
1 ballistics vest
1 helmet
prescribed by the chief of police.
H. Records: The police department shall keep an accurate record of all members of the police
reser es, their dates of admission and discharge. (Ord. 4090, 4 10 1995)
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A. Composition of Department: There is hereby created and established a fire department in and
for the city, consisting of:
1. One chief, who shall be either the director of safety services or the assistant director of
safety services fire, in either case as appointed pursuant to section of this chapter;
2. One assistant chief, whose employment shall be either on the fire line or in an
administratii e position, if so approved by the city council;
3. One or more division chiefs as shall be determined by the chief of the fire department
based on the needs of the department;
5. Twenty seven (27) or more lieutenants; and
6. Such number of officers and firefighters as the city may deem expedient and necessary,
which number may be increased at any time by city council resolution.
Division chiefs shall assume the same duties as the assistant chiefs at the time of the
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adoption of this section. The position of superintendent of maintenance shall take the
same position in the salary scale as that of dig ision chiefs.
B. Qualifications of Members: All members of the fire department shall possess the
qualifications required by the civil service commission of the city.
C. Compensation: Members of the fire department, including the chief, shall receive such
compensation as shall be fixed by the city council, which shall be payable semimonthly. (Rev.
Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F-3; amd. Ord. 2902, 7-5-1977; Ord. 5024, 1-10-2011)
A. Appointment: The fire chief shall be the director of safety se ti ices or the assistant director of
safety services fire, in either case appointed pursuant to section of this chapter. Such fire chiefs
appointment shall extend from the date of appointment until December 31 of the folio ing odd
numbered year, unless the day of appointment is made during an odd numbered year, in which
event the appointment shall only extend until December 31 of that same year. Nothing herein
contained shall pre\ ent the removal of and the termination of the appointment of the chief as
provided by law.
B. Powers and Du ies: The chief of the fire department shall have the following powers and
duties:
1. Chain of Command: Be responsible, or in his absence, inability or failure to act, the
assistant chief or, in the absence, inability or failure to act of both the chief and his
assistant, the captains, for the proper instruction, discipline, good order and correct
deportment of the whole fire department of the city; the enforcement of all laws,
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thereto, and for the proper care and condition of all property pertaining to the fire
department, so far as possible with the means furnished him by the city.
2. Control of Personnel And Property: Have the superintendency, control and command
of all the officers, firefighters and property belonging to or used by the fire department.
3. Training: Become thoroughly info ed in all matters pertaining to the extinguish
of fires, and he shall carefully and diligently impart such info ation to the members of
the fire department, and see that a training division, properly staffed shall be maintained,
and that proper training in equipment use shall be carried on. The teaching of practical
knowledge for the extinguishment of fires and related activities shall be a part of this
5. Extinguish Fires; Control Of Persons At Fire Scene: When a fire breaks out, take
proper and immediate steps for its extinguishment, and have control of all persons
thereat.
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6. Authority To Summon Assistance: If he deems it necessary, to summon any or all
extinguishment of fires or removing property in danger thereof, and in guarding the
property, and any person refusing to obey such summons shall be guilty of an offense.
7. Authority to Order Removal of Buildings: To order the removal of any building or
property that he may deem necessary for the purpose of checking or stopping the progress
of fire in the city.
8. Prescribe Limits Where Entry is Prohibited: Prescribe limits in the vicinity of any fire
thin vv hick no person, except those who reside therein, shall be permitted to enter.
9. Inspect Fire Hazards: After careful inquiry and investigations, immediately notify, in
writing, the owner or occupants of any building in the city where there are any defective
chimneys, smokepipes or flues, or where there are any fires or inflammable materials not
sufficiently secured and guarded, used or kept in, or in connection with, any such
building, to forthwith repair, remove, change or secure the same, as the case may require.
10. Required Records:
a. Keep or cause to be kept in suitable books furnished by the city, a record of the
names, ages and residences of all members of the fire department and the date of
their entering and leaving the fire department, and whether by resignation or
discharge and the reason therefor; also, an inventory of all the property belonging
to the fire department shall be kept.
b. Keep a record of all fires that occur; the property destroyed with description
c. Keep records of false ala s and the causes thereof, if possible, the expense
connected with the fire department and each company thereof, and such other
facts as may be deemed worthy of preservation, and at the close of each year shall
make a report to the city council of the activities of the department for the year.
11. Report on Necessary Equipment, Emergency Expenditures: From time to time make a
report to the city council of such property as may be needed for the use of the fire
department, and the city council shall, if it approves thereof, furnish the same as soon as
practicable. In case of emergency at the time of a fire, the chief of the fire department
may purchase hose or appliances for immediate use in extinguishing fires, not exceeding
one hundred dollars (S100.00) in value, and also such further amounts as may be
approved by a majority of the committee on the fire department, which shall be paid for
by the city. From time to time make a report to the director of safety services and the city
Ord. 3449, 9 2 1986; Ord.
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A. Bureau Created: To assist in the performance of the responsibilities and duties placed upon
the fire chief, a bureau of fire prevention in the fire department is hereby created.
B. Composition: The bureau shall operate under the supervision of the fire chief, who shall
designate a fire official of the city fire department as fire marshal. The fire marshal shall be the
administrator of the bureau of fire prevention. The fire marshal shall be responsible for the direct
administration and enforcement of the fire prevention code as may be set forth by the fire chief.
The fire marshal shall be appointed on the basis of examination or other method for determining
qualifications. The fire chief may also designate such number of technical inspectors as deemed
necessary. Suchtechnical inspectors shall be selected through an examination to dete ine their
fitness for the position.
C. Duties: It shall be the duty of the officers of the bureau of fire prevention to en force all laws
and ordinances of the city covering the following:
1. The prevention of fire;
2. The storage, sale and use of combustible, flammable or explosive materials;
3. The installation and maintenance of automatic and other fire ala systems and fire
extinguishing equipment;
4. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes;
5. The means and adequacy of exit in case of fire, from factories, schools, hotels, lodging
houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters, amphitheaters and all other places in
which numbers of persons from time to time work, live or congregate for any purpose;
6. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fires.
They shall have such other powers and perfo such other duties as are set forth in other
provisions of this code, and as may be conferred and imposed from time to time by law.
The fire chief may delegate any powers or duties under this code to the fire marshal.
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There is hereby created the position of fire aron investigator to perfo all of the duties and
responsibilities of investigating the cause, origin and circumstances of fires as set forth in this
code. The fire arson investigator shall be a peace officer as set forth in lova law and said
investigator shall have all the powers, duties and responsibilities attendant to the function of a
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1997)
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OWERS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS:
A. Police Authority: All members of the fire department shall have and exercise all the powers of
police officers at the scene of a fire.
B. Presence for Duty: The members- of the fire department shall remain in the quarters pro\ ided
for them by the city, day and night, when not necessarily in other parts of the city attending to
their duties prescribed by this article, or by the rules and regulations of the fire department, and
no officer or member of the fire department shall be absent from duty at any time of day or night
without permission from the chief of the fire department or person acting as such, and the
procurement of a satisfactory substitute to act in his place during his absence.
C. Repair and Maintenance of Equipment: It shall be the duty of all members of the fire
department, when not employed in the extinguishment of fires, to devote as much time as
necessary during eight (8) hours of each day, except Sunday, to the care, repair and improvement
of the property belonging to the fire department or used in connection therewith, the city
furnishing the material therefor.
D. Command at Fire Scene: It shall be the duty of the first officer of the fire department at a fire
in the city to take charge thereof until a superior officer shall arrive, and for such purpose he
shall have all the powers of the chief of the fire department.
E. Prepared for Duty: It shall be the duty of the chief of the fire department and his subordinate
officers to have all property used in the extinguishment of fires in good order and ready for use at
any time, and to hold themselves ready for the prompt use thereof at all times of day and night
and to keep an officer or member of the department on watch all night as ,yell as day, to ensure
prompt action in case of fire, and whenever a fire breaks out in the city to make every effort in
their power to reach such fires as soon as possible, and to immediately use all means in their
power to extinguish such fires, and to that end it shall be their duty to act as pipemen, drivers or
in any other capacity that may be necessary to accomplish the object.
F. Extraterritorial Assistance:
1. The fire department of the city is hereby authorized to ans er calls for firefighting or
other emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the county, at the
discretion of the chief of the fire department or his duly authorized assistant acting in his
stead, if the fire chief is absent.
2. The fire department of the city is further authorized to respond to calls for firefighting
or other emergency assistance outside the limits of the city, but within the state, when
requested by the mayor or the chief of the fire department of any city or town having an
organized fire department, at the discretion of the fire chief of the city fire department, or
department.
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3. When the firefighters or equipment of the city are engaged in rendering assistance
the city shall have the same governmental immunity when responding to such calls as
hen operating within the city. (Rev. Ord. 1146, Comp. 1941, p. F-3; amd. Rev. Ord.
ARTICLE C. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1-6C-1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
1 6C 2: DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
1-6C-3: CITY ENCINEER:
1-6C-1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
The engineering department is hereby created. (Ord. 4003, 2-7-1994)
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. DEPARTMENT CREATED:
'ARTMENTAL POWERS AND
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DUTIES:
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1 6D
RTMENT CREATED:
The building inspection, permits and maintenance department for the city is hereby created.
(Ord. 4513, 9 17 2001)
2: DEPARTMENTAL PO ERS AND DUTIES:
It shall be the duty of the building inspection, permits and maintenance department to provide for
the inspection of all construction for its compliance with the state, federal and local regulations;
and to write building, electrical, heating and plumbing permits for all construction projects and to
provide administrative supervision for maintenance on all city owned buildings. (Ord. 4513, 9
17 2001)
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D 3: MANACEMENT AND SUPERVISION:
A. Appointment: A building official/maintenance administrator shall be appointed by the mayor
and subject to the approval of the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor.
Such appointment shall be in accordance with all city policies and pro d di - th
recruitment, selection and appointment of employees.
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supervise, direct and manage the building inspection, permits and maintenance department. The
building official/maintenance administrator's duties shall be as follow s:
1. To promulgate orders, rules and regulations for the conduct and guidance of the
members of the building inspection, permits and maintenance department within the
parameters of city policy;
2. To make an annual report of the activ® ies of the department for each year, the same to
be filed with the mayor;
3. To assign the personnel of the building inspection, permits and maintenance
department as deemed necessary to carry out the functions of the building inspection,
permits and maintenance department, and to prescribe rules and regulations for the
conduct and management of the department consistent with the city's policies;
4. To peremptorily suspend or discharge any subordinate under his/her direction for
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subordinate's duties in accordance
just cause;
ith law and departmental policy or other appropriate
5. To supervise and have jurisdiction of er the conduct of the plumbing inspector,
electrical inspector, building inspector and heating inspector of the city;
6. To enforce the uniform building code, unifo plumbing code, unifo y mechanical
code and national electrical code in the fo adopted by the city council, as they relate to
construction activity within the city;
7. To coordinate enforcement activities with the fire department and othcity
departments for all construction affected by the housing code, life safety code and
minimum housing quality standards;
8. To provide code enforcement of all ordinances related to ater service installations,
mobile home removal and setup, sign construction, building demolition, building
condemnation and building MON ing.
9. Provide administration of maintenance on all city o , ned or operated bui dings.
status of all major building systems or components (i.e., roof, heating and air
conditioning).
b. Establish and keep on record a five (5) year building maintenance/capital
improvement program with yearly updates.
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c. Establish and admin ster the operating maintenance budget for presentation to
city council.
d. Provide all administrate` e oversight for payroll, pay vouchers, record keeping,
employee review and employee discipline as they relate to maintenance of city
e. Bring before committee and council all documents as they relate to building
maintenance.
f. Work with Waterloo leisure service to assist in coordinating maintenance and
repair of swimming pools, bathhouses, pump houses, park restrooms and golf
course buildings.
g. Workwith the airport director to coordinate maintenance on the airport
to finals and support hangers as it relates to building operation. (Ord. 4513, 9-17-
2001)
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Whenever the building official/maintenance administrator shallbe out of the city, or unable to
act on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of time whenthe mayor
has not appointed a building official/maintenance administrator), the building
official/maintenance administrator or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall have and
exercise all the po , ers and duties of the building official/maintenance administrator. (Ord. 4513,
9 17 2001)
ARTICLE EH. PLANNING AND T NSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
1 6E2: DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
CITY PLANNER:
1-6E-1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
The planning and transportation department for the city is hereby created. (Ord. 4003, 2-7''
1 2: DEPARTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. It shall be the duty of the planning and transportation department to provide a full range of
professional planning services for all city departments, public projects and citizens of Waterloo.
B. The department shall have the pow er to coordinate all long range plans developed by any
s . (Ord. 4003, 2 7 1994)
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1-6E-3: CITY PLANNER:
A. Appointment: A city planner shall be appointed by the mayor and subject to the approval of
the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Such appointment shall be in
accordance ith all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection and
appointment of employees.
sence of City Planner: Whenever the city planner shall be out of the city, or unable to act
on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of time when the mayor has
not appointed a city planner), the city planner or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall
have and exercise all the powers and duties of the city planner.
C. Management, Supervision and Duties: The city planner shall supervise, direct and manage the
planning and transportation department. The city planner's duties shall be as follow s:
members of the planning and transportation department within the parameters of city
policy;
2. To make an annual report of the ac vities of the department for each year, the same to
be filed with the mayor;
3. To assign the personnel of the planning and transportation department as deemed
necessary to carry out the functions of the planning and transportation department, and to
prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct and management of the department
consistent with the city's policies;
of duty, disobedience of orders, misconduct or failure to properly p rf r th
subordinate's duties in accordance with law and departmental policy, or for appropri
just cause;
5. To perfo or cause to be performed any other duties as directed by the mayor;
6. To supervise and coordinate development of the community's comprehensive plan,
subdivision and zoning ordinances, including the necessary research, analysis, plan
preparation, design, program development and writing and editing of reports;
characteristics; and direct land use, population and economic forecasts;
8. To act as technical advisor on planning and development matters to the mayor, city
council, planning, programming and zoning commission, and appear, either in person or
by agent, before the city council and commission to report or advise on major planning
and community development projects, significant economic, housing, land use and
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population study findings, and nes planning and development techniques being utilized
in other communities;
9. To work with all city departments in matters relating to planning and community
development programs;
10. To prepare and administer the department's work program and budget after
determine schedules and revie
progress on the work program;
11. To review all public projects undertaken by city departments, special districts, the
county and other governmental agencies to ensure they are compatible with city plans;
12. To aid the planning, programming and zoning commission and city council in the
development of the capital improvements program and other long-te financial plans;
13. To prepare educational and info ational materials; consult with developers, public
officials and citizens on planning and development matters; and coordinate and review
work perfo ed by professional consulting firms retained for planning and development
studies;
14. To supervise and have jurisdiction ON er the conduct of the zoning administration and
the enforcement of all zoning regulations enacted b the city;
15. To coordinate metropolitan planning efforts related to transportation, eco
lopment and other related acti\ ities with all other affected entities;
16. To supervise, coordinate and review work perfo ed by professional consulting firms
for planning and development studies;
17. To supervise, coordinate and review the traffic planning and engineering activities of
the city;
18. To provide staff services and coordinate the activities of the Waterloo redevelopment
authority and for any and all downtown development and redevelopment efforts;
19. To develop, monitor and coordinate the city's info ation and data network;
20. The planning and transportation department will provide staff support to the planning,
ramming and zoning commission. (Ord. 4003, 2 7 1994)
ARTICLE F. DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SERVICES
1-6F 1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
1 : ,, RTMENTAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
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1-6F--1: DEPARTMENT CREATED:
The department of safety services for the city of Waterloo is hereby created. (Ord. 5024, 1-10-
2011)
A. It shall be the duty of the department of safety services to oversee the police department and
B. The department shall have the power to perform any duty currently assigned to the fire
department or police department by this code, which is not required by the Iowa Code to be
exclusively perfo ed by the police chief or fire chief. (Ord. 5024, 1 10 2011)
1 6F 3: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY SERVICES:
approval of the city council and shall be directly responsible to the mayor. Such appointment
shall be in accordance ith all city policies and procedures regarding recruitment, selection and
appointment of employees.
B. Absence of Director of Safety Seri ices: Whenever the director
of the city, or unable to act on account of sickness or any other reason (including those periods of
time when the mayor has not appointed a director of safety services), the director of safety
sen ices or the mayor shall appoint a designee who shall have and exercise all the powers and
duties of the director of safety seri ices.
C. Management, Supe sion and Duties: The director of safety services shall supervise, direct,
and manage the department of safety services. The director of safety services shall:
1. a. Subject to subsection C 1 d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services police to manage the operations of the police department. Subject to subsection
assigning duties exclusively to the police chief;
b. Subject to subsection C 1 d of this section, appoint an assistant director of safety
services fire to manage the operations of the fire department. Subject to
subsection E of this section, said assistant director may, if so appointed, also be
the fire chief for purposes of Iowa Code section 400.13 and any other provision of
the Iowa Code assigning duties exclusively to the fire chief;
director of safety services must choose candidates from the civ se ice eligible
lists as required by Iowa Code section 400.13;
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d. In the event that the director of safety services is also appointed police chief or
fire chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, the director of safety services
shall not be required to appoint an assistant director of the department for which
he or she serves as chief. If the director does choose to appoint an assistant
director, then the director shall be the only chief in that department and the
or her duties include the duties of chief, except as such duties may lawfully be
delegated by order of the director of safety services.
2. Supervise and direct the activities and operations of the assistant director of safety
services -police and the assistant director of safety services -fire.
3. Provided the director of safety services is also appointed either police chief or fire
chief pursuant to subsection E of this section, take any action or perfo any duty
tyt, SO
D. Limitation on Authority: The director of safety ser` ices, if not serving as chief of a
department, shall have no authority to take any action exclusively delegated by the Iowa Code to
the positions of police chief or fire chief or reassign any such duties to the position of director of
safety services. Such actions include, but are not limited to, the duties established by section of
this chapter to the extent they are required by chapter 80D of the Iowa Code, section of this code
to the extent they are required by Io a Code section 4558.386, and section of this chapter to the
extent they are required by Iowa Code sections 100.2, 102.2, and 102.3.
E. Appointment of Director to Chief Position: In lieu of the director of safety servic s appointing
the assistant directors of safety services as either police chief or fire chief, the mayor, with
approval of the city council, may appoint the director of safety services to the office of police
chief or fire chief at the same time that he or she holds the position of director of safety services,
director of safety services may not be both police chief and fire chief at the same time.
F. Qualifications: The director of safety services must be appointed from the chief's civil service
eligible lists proti ided for in Iowa C
CHAPTER 79
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
1-79-1: NOMINATION PROCEDURES ADOPTED:
1-79-2: WARDS:
1-79-3: PRECINCTS:
1-79-1: NOMINATION PROCEDURES ADOPTED:
A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to designate the methods by which candidates for
elective municipal offices in the city shall be nominated. (Ord. 2768, 9-22-1975)
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B. Providing for Runoff Elections: For the 2003 municipal election and in subsequent municipal
elections within the city of Waterloo, Iowa, city elections shall be conducted as provided in Iowa
Code (2001) chapter 376, and any amendments to it. The city of Waterloo, Iowa, does hereby
elect to hold a runoff election when a position for an office within said city is unfilled because of
a failure of a sufficient number of candidates to receive a majority vote in a regular city election,
all as provided in Iowa Code, chapter 376. (Ord. 4582, 10-14-2002)
11- 9-2: WARDS:
The territory embraced within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, shall be divided into
five (5) wards, to be called the first, second, third, fourth and fifth wards, the boundaries of said
wards are hereby established and defined and set out in this section.
First Ward: The first ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Westerly city limit line and centerline of Rainbow
Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the centerline of Hanna
Boulevard, thence South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Joy Drive,
thence West along the centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna Boulevard, thence
South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Maxine Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence South along the
centerline of Auburn Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence South along the
centerline of Beverly Hills Street to the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive, thence Southeasterly
along the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive to the centerline of Stephan Avenue, thence South
along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Falls Avenue to the centerline of University Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the
centerline of University Avenue to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk Creek, thence Easterly and
Northeasterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the centerline of Fletcher Avenue,
thence South along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the centerline of Summit Avenue
extended Westerly, thence East along the extended centerline of Summit Avenue and the
centerline of Summit Avenue to the centerline of Chicago Street, thence North along the
centerline of Chicago Street to the North limit of platted Chicago Street, thence Southeasterly in
a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence Southeasterly in a
straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Marsh Street, thence South along the
centerline of Marsh Street to where the centerline of Sherwood Court would intersect if extended
Westerly, thence East along the extended centerline of Sherwood Court and the centerline of
Sherwood Court to the centerline of Sullivan Avenue, thence North and Northeasterly along the
centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the centerline of Elmwood Street, thence East along the
centerline of Elmwood Street to the centerline of Western Avenue, thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of Western Avenue to the centerline of West Mullan Avenue, thence Easterly
along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Locust Street, thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of West Fourth Street, thence
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Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Ansborough
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the South city limit line,
thence West along the South city limit line and continuing in a clockwise direction along the city
limit line to the point of beginning.
Second Ward: The second ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of
Waterloo, Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Ansborough Avenue and the
intersection of Ridgemont Road, thence East along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the
centerline of Loralin Drive, thence North along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline
of Rachael Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of
South Hill Drive, thence South along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the centerline of
Rachael Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of Colby
Road, thence North along the centerline of Colby Road to the centerline of West Park Lane,
thence Easterly along the centerline of West Park Lane to the centerline of Kimball Avenue,
thence North along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of Ridgeway Avenue,
thence East along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline of Edgemont
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the centerline of Cataract
Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the centerline of Barton
Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the centerline of Alpine
Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the centerline of Saratoga
Drive, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the centerline of Rudi
Place, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline of West Ninth
Street, thence North along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of Mitchell
Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street,
thence North along the centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence North along the
centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of Southbound Washington Street, thence
Northwesterly along the centerline of Southbound Washington Street to the centerline of
Williston Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of
West Eighteenth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to
the Cedar River, thence proceeding Southeasterly along the Cedar River until it intersects the
city limits of the City of Waterloo at a point on the North line of the Cedar River that would
intersect a Southerly extension of the centerline of Randall Avenue, thence proceeding first
South and then in a clockwise direction along the city limits of the City of Waterloo to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the point of beginning.
Third Ward: The third ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Leversee Road (the west city limit line)
and the centerline of West Dunkerton Road (the north city limit line), thence East and South
along the northerly city limit line to the centerline of Moline Road, thence South along the
centerline of Moline Road to the centerline of East Donald Street, thence West along the
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centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence Southerly along the
centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence Southeasterly along
the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Kern Street, thence Southwesterly
along the centerline of Kern Street to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline of Conger Street, thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of the spur track of the Chicago Central and Pacific
Railway Company right-of-way, thence Southwesterly following centerline of said spur track to
the centerline of Utica Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Utica Street and its
extension to the centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of
Lafayette Street to the point where the most Westerly spur line of said railroad intersects, thence
Southeasterly along said spur line to the point where the centerline of Sycamore Street extended
Westerly would intersect the centerline of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad right-of-way,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of said railroad to the centerline of East Mullan
Avenue, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the Cedar River,
thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to the centerline of Union Pacific Railroad right-of-
way, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way to the
centerline of Jefferson Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the
centerline of West Sixth Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Sixth Street to
the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted, thence Northwesterly along the
centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to the centerline of West Fourth Street,
thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Locust
Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of West
Mullan Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline
of Western Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Western Avenue to the
centerline of Elmwood Street, thence West along the centerline of Elmwood Street to the
centerline of Sullivan Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the
centerline of Sherwood Court, thence West along the centerline of Sherwood Court and the
westerly extension of the centerline of Sherwood Court to the centerline of Marsh Street, thence
North along the centerline of Marsh Street to the North limit of Marsh Street, thence
Northwesterly in a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence
Northwesterly in a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Chicago Street, thence
South along the centerline of Chicago Street to the centerline of Summit Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Summit Avenue and that line extended West to the centerline of Fletcher
Avenue, thence north along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk
Creek, thence Southwesterly and Westerly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the centerline of University Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of University
Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Falls Avenue to the
centerline of Stephan Avenue, thence north along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the
centerline of Carriage Hill Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Carriage Hill
Drive to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of Beverly
Hills Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maynard
Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence North along the centerline of Auburn Street to
the centerline of Maxine Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the
centerline of Hanna Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the
centerline of Joy Drive, thence East along the centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna
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Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Rainbow
Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the west city limit line,
thence Northerly in a clockwise direction along the city limit line to the point of beginning.
Fourth Ward: The fourth ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of
Waterloo, Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Moline Road and the North city limit
line, thence East, South and West in a clockwise direction along the city limit line to its
intersection with the North line of the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the North line to
the Cedar River to a point on said North line that would intersect a Southerly extension of the
centerline of Randall Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the centerline of
East Mullan Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the
point of intersection of the first spur line of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, thence
Northwesterly following said spur line to the point at which the centerline of Sycamore Street
extended Northwesterly would intersect said spur line, thence Northwesterly along said spur line
to a point where the most Westerly spur line of said tracks intersects the centerline of Lafayette
Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to the centerline of Utica
Street, thence Northeasterly along Utica Street and its extension to the centerline of the spur
track of the Chicago Central and Pacific right-of-way, thence Northerly along the said centerline
to the centerline of Conger Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Conger Street to the
centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline
of Kem Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Kern Street to the centerline of East
Mullan Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the
centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline
of East Donald Street, thence East along the centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of
Moline Road, thence North along the centerline of Moline Road to the point of beginning.
Fifth Ward: The fifth ward shall be all the territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, hereinafter described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Eighteenth Street and the Cedar
River, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to the centerline of
Williston Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of
Southbound Washington Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Southbound
Washington Street to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio
Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Byron Avenue to
the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of
Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of West
Ninth Street, thence South along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of Rudi
Place, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline of Saratoga
Drive, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the centerline of Alpine
Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the centerline of Barton
Avenue, thence Northerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the centerline of Cataract
Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the centerline of Edgemont
Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the centerline of East
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Ridgeway Avenue, thence West along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline
of Kimball Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of
West Park Lane, thence Westerly along the centerline of West Park Lane to the centerline of
Colby Road, thence South along the centerline of Colby Road to the centerline of Rachael Street,
thence Westerly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of South Hill Drive,
thence north along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the centerline of Rachael Street, thence
Westerly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of Loralin Drive, thence South
along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline of Ridgemont Road, thence West along the
centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly
along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Washington Street as originally
platted, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to
the centerline of West Sixth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Sixth
Street to the centerline of Jefferson Street, thence southeasterly along the centerline of Jefferson
Street to the centerline of the Union Pacific Railroad, thence Northeasterly along the centerline
of the Union Pacific Railroad to the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to
the point of beginning.
(Ord. 5066, 8-8-2011, eff. 1-15-2012)
1-79-3: PRECINCTS:
The territory embraced within the various wards within the city limits of the city of Waterloo,
Iowa, shall be divided into precincts to be known as the 1st precinct of the first ward, the 2nd
precinct of the first ward, the 3rd precinct of the first ward, the 4th precinct of the first ward, the
5th precinct of the first ward and the 6th precinct of the first ward; and the 1st precinct of the
second ward, the 2nd precinct of the second ward, the 3rd precinct of the second ward, the 4th
precinct of the second ward, the 5th precinct of the second ward and the 6th precinct of the
second ward; and the 1st precinct of the third ward, the 2nd precinct of the third ward, the 3rd
precinct of the third ward, the 4th precinct of the third ward, the 5th precinct of the third ward
and the 6th precinct of the third ward; and the 1st precinct of the fourth ward, the 2nd precinct of
the fourth ward, the 3rd precinct of the fourth ward, the 4th precinct of the fourth ward, the 5th
precinct of the fourth ward and the 6th precinct of the fourth ward; and the 1st precinct of the
fifth ward, the 2nd precinct of the fifth ward, the 3rd precinct of the fifth ward, the 4th precinct
of the fifth ward, the 5th precinct of the fifth ward and the 6th precinct of the fifth ward.
1st Precinct of the First Ward: The 1st precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Westerly city limit line and the centerline of
Rainbow Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the centerline of
Hanna Boulevard, thence South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Joy
Drive, thence West along the Centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna Boulevard,
thence South along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the centerline of Maxine Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence
South along the centerline of Auburn Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence West
along the centerline of Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence
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Southerly along the centerline of Beverly Hills Street to the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Carriage Hill Drive to the centerline of Stephan
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of Falls Avenue to the centerline of University Avenue, thence
Northwesterly along the centerline of University Avenue to the West city limit line, thence North
along the West city limit line to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct of the First Ward: The 2nd precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the West city limits and the centerline of University
Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of University Avenue to a point where the
centerline of Alabar Avenue, if extended would intersect the centerline of University Avenue,
thence Westerly along said extension of the centerline of Alabar Avenue and the centerline of
Alabar Avenue to the centerline of Linbud Lane, thence South along the centerline of Linbud
Lane to the centerline of Sager Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Sager Avenue to the
centerline of Doreen Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Doreen Avenue to the
centerline of Downing Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Downing Avenue to the
centerline of Wren Road, thence South along the centerline of Wren Road to the centerline of
Huntington Road, thence West along the centerline of Huntington Road to the West city limits,
thence North along the West city limit line to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct of the First Ward: The 3rd precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point where the centerline of Fletcher Avenue intersects the Westerly extension
of the centerline of Summit Avenue, thence East along the centerline of extended Summit
Avenue, and Summit Avenue to the centerline of Chicago Street, thence North along the
centerline of Chicago Street to the North limit of platted Chicago Street, thence Southeasterly in
a straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence Southeasterly in a
straight line to the North limit of the centerline of Marsh Street, thence South along the
centerline of Marsh Street to where the centerline of Sherwood Court would intersect if extended
Westerly, thence East along the extended centerline of Sherwood Court and the centerline of
Sherwood Court to the centerline of Sullivan Avenue, thence North and Northeasterly along the
centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the centerline of Elmwood Street, thence East along the
centerline of Elmwood Street to the centerline of Western Avenue, thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of Western Avenue to the centerline of West Mullan Avenue, thence Easterly
along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Locust Street, thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of W. Fourth Street, thence
Southwesterly along the centerline of W. Fourth Street to the centerline of Campbell Avenue,
thence West along the Centerline of Campbell Avenue to the centerline of Fletcher Avenue,
thence North along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the point of beginning.
4th Precinct of the First Ward: The 4th precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
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Beginning at a point where the West city limit line intersects the centerline of Huntington Road,
thence East along the centerline of Huntington Road to the centerline of Wren Road, thence
North along the centerline of Wren Road to the centerline of Downing Avenue, thence East
along the centerline of Downing Avenue to the centerline of Doreen Avenue, thence North along
the centerline of Doreen Avenue to the centerline of Sager Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Sager Avenue to the centerline of Linbud Lane, thence North along the centerline of
Linbud Lane to the centerline of Alabar Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Alabar
Avenue and the centerline of Alabar Avenue extended Easterly to the centerline of University
Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of University Avenue to the centerline of
Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline
of Black Hawk Creek, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the
centerline of Fletcher Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the
centerline of Campbell Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Campbell Avenue to the
centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street
to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough
Avenue to the centerline of Carrington Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Carrington
Avenue to the centerline of Sergeant Road (also known as Highway 63), thence Southwesterly
along the centerline of Sergeant Road to the centerline of Martin Road, thence Westerly and
Southerly along the centerline of Martin Road to the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk
Creek, thence Northerly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the city limit line thence
East and North following the city limits to the point of beginning.
5th Precinct of the First Ward: The 5th precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at a point of intersection of the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue and the
centerline of Martin Road, thence Northerly and Easterly along the centerline of Martin Road to
the centerline of Sergeant Road (also known as Highway 63), thence Northeasterly along the
centerline of Sergeant Road to the centerline of Carrington Avenue, thence East along the
centerline of Carrington Avenue to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Ridgemont Road, thence West along the
centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of Inverness Road, thence Northerly and
Northwesterly along the centerline of Inverness Road to the centerline of Doral Drive, thence
Northerly along the centerline of Doral Drive to the centerline of West 4th Street, thence
Northeasterly along the centerline of West 4th Street to the centerline of West Ridgeway
Avenue, thence West along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct of the First Ward: The 6th precinct of the first ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at a point of intersection of the centerline of Black Hawk Creek and the centerline of
West Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the
centerline of West 4th Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West 4th Street to the
centerline of Doral Drive, thence Southerly along the centerline of Doral Drive to the centerline
of Inverness Road, thence Southeasterly and Southerly along the centerline of Inverness Road to
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the centerline of Ridgemont Road, thence East along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the intersection with the South city limit line, thence West along the South city limit line and
continuing in a clockwise direction to a point where the city limit line intersects the centerline of
Black Hawk Creek (said point lying Easterly of Deere Road), thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the point of beginning.
1st Precinct of the Second Ward: The 1st precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Kimball Avenue and the centerline of
East Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the
centerline of Edgemont Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the
centerline of Cataract Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the
centerline of Barton Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the
centerline of Alpine Drive, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the
centerline of Saratoga Drive, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the
centerline of Rudi Place, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline
of West Ninth Street, thence Southwesterly and Southerly along the centerline of West 9th Street
to the centerline of E. San Marnan Drive, thence West along the centerline of E. San Marnan
Drive to the centerline of Kimball Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Kimball Avenue
to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct of the Second Ward: The 2nd precinct of the second ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue and the
centerline of West 9th Street, thence East along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the
centerline of Hammond Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Hammond Avenue to the
centerline of East San Marnan Drive, thence West along the centerline of East San Marnan Drive
to the centerline of West 9th Street, thence North and Northeasterly along the centerline of West
9th Street to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct of the Second Ward: The 3rd precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Mitchell Avenue and the centerline of
West 9th Street, thence East along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of LaPorte
Road, thence South along the centerline of LaPorte Road to the centerline of East Ridgeway
Avenue, as originally platted, thence West along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue as
originally platted to the centerline of West 9th Street, thence North along the centerline of West
9th Street to the point of beginning.
4th Precinct of the Second Ward: The 4th precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
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Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Hawkeye Road (also known as Hwy.
21) and the centerline of East San Marnan Drive, thence East along the centerline of East San
Marnan Drive to the centerline of Hammond Avenue, thence North along the centerline of
Hammond Avenue to the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline
of East Ridgeway Avenue as originally platted to the centerline of LaPorte Road, thence North
along the centerline of LaPorte Road to the centerline of Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence North along the centerline
of Ohio Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Byron
Avenue to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence North along the centerline of Ohio Street to the
centerline of Southbound Washington Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of
Southbound Washington Street to the centerline of Williston Avenue, thence Easterly along the
centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of West Eighteenth Street, thence Northeasterly
along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to the Cedar River, thence proceeding
Southeasterly along the Cedar River until it intersects the city limits of the City of Waterloo at a
point on the North line of the Cedar River that would intersect a Southerly extension of the
centerline of Randall Avenue, thence following the city limit line in a clockwise direction to the
centerline of East Shaulis Road, thence West along the centerline of East Shaulis Road to the
centerline of Hawkeye Road, thence North along the centerline of Hawkeye Road to the point of
beginning.
5th Precinct of the Second Ward: The 5th precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Hawkeye Road (also known as Hwy.
21) and the centerline of East Shaulis Road, thence Easterly along the centerline of East Shaulis
Road to the East city limit line, thence following the East and South city limit lines in a
clockwise direction to the centerline of Hawkeye Road, thence North along the centerline of
Hawkeye Road to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct of the Second Ward: The 6th precinct of the second ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the centerline of Ansborough Avenue and the centerline of
Ridgemont Road, thence East along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of
Loralin Drive, thence North along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline of Rachael
Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of South Hill
Drive, thence South along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the centerline of Rachael Street,
thence Easterly along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline of Colby Road, thence
North along the centerline of Colby Road to the centerline of West Park Lane, thence Northerly
and Easterly along the centerline of West Park Lane to the centerline of Kimball Avenue, thence
South along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of East San Marnan Drive, thence
East along the centerline of East San Marnan Drive to the centerline of Hawkeye Road (also
known as Highway 21), thence South along the centerline of Hawkeye Road to the South city
limits, thence West, North and West following the South city limit line in a clockwise direction
to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough
Avenue to the point of beginning.
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1st Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 1st precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Leversee Road and the centerline of
West Dunkerton Road, (which point is also on the city limit line), thence Easterly following the
Northerly city limit line of Waterloo to the centerline of Wagner Road, thence South along the
centerline of Wagner Road to the centerline of Candlewick Road, thence South along the
centerline of Candlewick Road to the centerline of Woodmayr Drive, thence East along the
centerline of Woodmayr Drive to the centerline of Cedar Bend Street, thence South along the
centerline of Cedar Bend Street to the centerline of West Donald Street, thence East along the
centerline of West Donald Street to the centerline of Normandy Street, thence South along the
centerline of Normandy Street to the centerline of Northey Street, thence East along the
centerline of Northey Street to the centerline of Longfellow Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Longfellow Avenue to the centerline of West Parker Street, thence East along the
centerline of West Parker Street to the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of Dawson Street, thence East along the centerline
of Dawson Street to the centerline of Avon Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Avon
Avenue to the centerline of Conger Street, thence West along the centerline of Conger Street to
the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence South on the centerline of Burton Avenue, and an
extension thereof, to the Cedar River, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the
centerline of West Conger Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Conger
Street to the centerline of relocated Ansborough Avenue, thence West and Southwesterly along
the centerline of relocated Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence
West along the centerline of Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Chicago Central & Pacific
Railroad spur line, thence Northwesterly following the centerline of said railroad to the point
where the centerline of Rainbow Drive intersects said railroad centerline for the second time,
thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the West city limits, thence
Northerly following the West city limit line in a clockwise direction to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 2nd precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the North city limit line and the centerline of Wagner
Road, thence Easterly and Southerly following the city limit line in a clockwise direction to the
intersection with the centerline of Moline Road, thence South along the centerline of Moline
Road to the centerline of East Donald Street, thence West along the centerline of East Donald
Street and West Donald Street to the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence South along the
centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of Broadway Street, thence Northwesterly along
the centerline of Broadway Street to the Easterly extension of the centerline of Northey Street,
thence West along the centerline of extended Northey Street, and Northey Street to the centerline
of Normandy Street, thence North along the centerline of Normandy Street to the centerline of
West Donald Street, thence West along the centerline of West Donald Street to the centerline of
Cedar Bend Street, thence North along the centerline of Cedar Bend Street to the centerline of
Woodmayr Drive, thence West along the centerline of Woodmayr Drive to the centerline of
Candlewick Road, thence North along the centerline of Candlewick Road to the centerline of
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Wagner Road, thence Northerly along the centerline of Wagner Road to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 3rd precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Burton Avenue and the centerline of
West Donald Street, thence East along the centerline of West Donald Street to the centerline of
Logan Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline of East
Mullan Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the
centerline of Kern Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Kern Street to the
centerline of Logan Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Logan Avenue to the centerline
of Conger Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of
Broadway Street, thence North and Northwesterly along the centerline of Broadway Street to the
centerline of Burton Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Burton Avenue to the point of
beginning.
4th Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 4th precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Northey Street and the centerline of
Longfellow Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Northey Street and its extension to the
centerline of Broadway Street, thence Southeasterly and Southerly along the centerline of
Broadway Street to the centerline of Conger Street, thence Easterly along the centerline of
Conger Street to the centerline of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railway right-of-way, thence
Southerly and Southwesterly following the centerline of said spur line to the centerline of Utica
Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Utica Street and its extension to the
centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to
the point where the most Westerly spur line of said Railroad intersects, thence Southeasterly
along said spur line to the point where the centerline of Sycamore Street extended Westerly
would intersect the centerline of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad right-of-way, thence
Southeasterly along the centerline of said Railroad to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue,
thence Southwesterly along the centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the Cedar River, thence
Northwesterly along the Cedar River to a point at which the centerline of Burton Avenue
extended Southerly would intersect the Cedar River, thence North along said extension of the
centerline of Burton, and the centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of Conger Street,
thence East along the centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of Avon Avenue, thence North
along the centerline of Avon Avenue to the centerline of Dawson Street, thence West along the
centerline of Dawson Street to the centerline of Burton Avenue, thence North along the
centerline of Burton Avenue to the centerline of West Parker Street, thence West along the
centerline of West Parker Street to the centerline of Longfellow Avenue, thence North along the
centerline of Longfellow Avenue to the point of beginning.
5th Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 5th precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Rainbow Drive and the centerline of
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Hanna Boulevard, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Rainbow Drive to the centerline
of the spur track of the Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad, thence Southeasterly along said
railroad centerline to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence East along the centerline of
Maynard Avenue to the centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence Northeasterly and Easterly
along the centerline of relocated Ansborough Avenue to the centerline of Westfield Avenue,
thence South and Southeasterly along the centerline of Westfield Avenue to the centerline of
Black Hawk Creek, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the
centerline of Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to
the centerline of University Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of University
Avenue to the centerline of Falls Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Falls Avenue to the
centerline of Stephan Avenue, thence Northerly along the centerline of Stephan Avenue to the
centerline of Carriage Hill Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Carriage Hill
Drive to the centerline of Beverly Hills Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of Beverly
Hills Street to the centerline of Maynard Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maynard
Avenue to the centerline of Auburn Street, thence North along the centerline of Auburn Street to
the centerline of Maxine Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Maxine Avenue to the
centerline of Hanna Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the
centerline of Joy Drive, thence East along the centerline of Joy Drive to the centerline of Hanna
Boulevard, thence North along the centerline of Hanna Boulevard to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct Of of The the Third Ward: The 6th precinct of the third ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Conger Street and the main
channel of the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to the intersection with
the centerline of the Iowa Northern Railway Company right-of-way, (formerly known as the
Chicago Northwestern Transportation Company), thence Southwesterly along the centerline of
the Iowa Northern Railway Company right-of-way to the intersection with the centerline of
Jefferson Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the intersection
with the centerline of West Sixth Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Sixth
Street to the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted, thence Northwesterly along the
centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to the centerline of West Fourth Street,
thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the centerline of Locust
Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of Locust Street to the centerline of West Mullan
Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of West Mullan Avenue to the centerline of
Western Avenue, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Western Avenue to the centerline
of Elmwood Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of Elmwood Street to the centerline of
Sullivan Avenue, thence Southerly along the centerline of Sullivan Avenue to the centerline of
Sherwood Court, thence West along the centerline of Sherwood Court and an extension of
Sherwood Court to the centerline of Marsh Street, thence North along the centerline of Marsh
Street to the North limit of Marsh Street, thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the North
limit of the centerline of Moir Street, thence Northwesterly in a straight line to the Northerly
limit of the centerline of Chicago Street, thence South along the centerline of Chicago Street to
the centerline of Summit Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Summit Avenue and along
the centerline of Summit Avenue extended West to the centerline of Fletcher Avenue, thence
North along the centerline of Fletcher Avenue to the centerline of Black Hawk Creek, thence
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Northeasterly along the centerline of Black Hawk Creek to the centerline of Westfield Avenue,
thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Westfield Avenue to the centerline of West Conger
Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Conger Street to the point of beginning.
1st Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 1st precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of East Donald Street and the centerline of
Logan Avenue, thence East along the centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of Idaho
Street, thence South along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of Newell Street, thence
West along the centerline of Newell Street to the centerline of Mobile Street, thence South along
the centerline of Mobile Street to the centerline of Quincy Street, thence West along the
centerline of Quincy Street to the centerline of Ankeny Street, thence North along the centerline
of Ankeny Street to the centerline of Newell Street, thence Westerly along the centerline of
Newell Street to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence continuing Westerly along the
centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline
of Logan Avenue to the centerline of Kern Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of
Kern Street to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the centerline
of East Mullan Avenue to the centerline of Logan Avenue, thence North along the centerline of
Logan Avenue to the point of beginning.
2nd Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 2nd precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Newell Street and the centerline of
Ankeny Street, thence South along the centerline of Ankeny Street to the centerline of Quincy
Street, thence East along the centerline of Quincy Street to the centerline of North Barclay Street,
thence South along the centerline of North Barclay Street to the centerline of Shilliam Avenue,
thence East along the centerline of Shilliam Avenue to the centerline of Jackson Street, thence
South along the centerline of Jackson Street to the centerline of Merriman Street, thence East
along the centerline of Merriman Street to the centerline of Bates Street, thence South on the
centerline of Bates Street to the centerline of Douglas Street, thence East on the centerline of
Douglas Street to the centerline of Mobile Street, thence Southerly along the centerline of
Mobile Street and the centerline of relocated Mobile Street to the centerline of Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive, thence Westerly along the centerline of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to the
centerline of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad right-of-way, thence Southeasterly along
said railroad centerline to the centerline of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, thence
Southwesterly along centerline of said right-of-way to the centerline of Walnut Street, thence
Northwesterly along the centerline of Walnut Street to the centerline of E. Fourth Street, thence
Southwesterly along the centerline of E. Fourth Street to the Cedar River, thence Northwesterly
along the Cedar River to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue, thence Northeasterly along the
centerline of East Mullan Avenue to the point of intersection of the first spur line of the Chicago
Central and Pacific Railroad, thence Northwesterly following said spur line to the point at which
the centerline of Sycamore Street extended Northwesterly would intersect said spur line, thence
Northwesterly along said spur line to a point where the most Westerly spur line of said tracks
intersects the centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of
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Lafayette Street to the centerline of Utica Street, thence Northeasterly along Utica Street and its
extension to the centerline of the spur line of the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, thence in
a Northerly direction following the centerline of said spur line to the centerline of Conger Street,
thence Easterly along the centerline of Conger Street to the centerline of East Mullan Avenue,
thence continuing Easterly along the centerline of Newell Street to the point of beginning.
3rd Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 3rd precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Cedar River and the centerline of East Fourth Street,
thence Northeasterly along the centerline of East Fourth Street to the centerline of Walnut Street,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Walnut Street to the centerline of the right-of-way of
the spur line of the Union Pacific Railroad, thence Northeasterly along said railroad right-of-way
centerline to the centerline of the right-of-way of the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad, thence
Southeasterly along said railroad right-of-way centerline to the centerline of Glenwood Street,
thence East along the centerline of Glenwood Street to the centerline of Steely Street, thence
South along the centerline of Steely Street to the centerline of Independence Avenue, thence East
along the centerline of Independence Avenue to the centerline of Nevada Street, thence South
along the centerline of Nevada Street to the centerline of Franklin Street, thence West along the
centerline of Franklin Street to the centerline of Vinton Street, thence Southerly along the
centerline of Vinton Street to the Cedar River, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the
point of beginning.
4th Precinct Of of The _ the Fourth Ward: The 4th precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Cedar River and the centerline of Vinton Street,
thence Northerly along the centerline of Vinton Street to the centerline of Franklin Street, thence
East along the centerline of Franklin Street to the centerline of Nevada Street, thence North along
the centerline of Nevada Street to the centerline of Independence Avenue, thence West along the
centerline of Independence Avenue to the centerline of Steely Street, thence North along the
centerline of Steely Street to the centerline of Alta Vista Avenue, thence East along the
centerline of Alta Vista Avenue to the centerline of Idaho Street, thence South along the
centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of Butler Avenue, thence Southwesterly along the
centerline of relocated Idaho Street to the point of intersection of the centerline of Dubuque Road
and the centerline of Adrian Street, thence South along the centerline of Adrian Street to the
centerline of Lafayette Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to the
centerline of Osage Avenue, thence Easterly along the centerline of Osage Avenue to the
centerline of Dubuque Road, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Dubuque Road to the
city limit line, thence South along the city limit line to the point where the city limit line
intersects the North line of the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the North line of the
Cedar River to a point on said North line that would intersect a Southerly extension of the
centerline of Randall Avenue, thence Northwesterly along the Cedar River to the point of
beginning.
5th Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 5th precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
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territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of North Barclay Street and the centerline
of Quincy Street, thence East along the centerline of Quincy Street to the centerline of Mobile
Street, thence North along the centerline of Mobile Street to the centerline of Newell Street,
thence East along the centerline of Newell Street to the centerline of Idaho Street, thence North
along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of East Donald Street, thence West along the
centerline of East Donald Street to the centerline of Moline Road, thence North along the
centerline of Moline Road to the North city limit line, thence following the North and East city
limit line in a clockwise direction to its intersection with the centerline of Independence Avenue,
thence West along the centerline of Independence Avenue to the centerline of Idaho Street,
thence North along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of Alta Vista Avenue, thence
West along the centerline of Alta Vista Avenue to the centerline of Steely Street, thence North
along the centerline of Steely Street to the centerline of Glenwood Street, thence West along the
centerline of Glenwood Street to the centerline of the right-of-way of the Chicago Central and
Pacific Railroad, thence Northwesterly along said railroad centerline to the centerline of Martin
Luther King Jr. Drive, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
to the centerline of relocated Mobile Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of relocated
Mobile Street and the centerline of Mobile Street to the centerline of Douglas Street, thence West
along the centerline of Douglas Street to the centerline of Bates Street, thence North along the
centerline of Bates Street to the centerline of Merriman Street, thence West along the centerline
of Merriman Street to the centerline of Jackson Street, thence North along the centerline of
Jackson Street to the centerline of Shilliam Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Shilliam
Avenue to the centerline of North Barclay Street, thence North along the centerline of North
Barclay Street to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct Of of The the Fourth Ward: The 6th precinct of the fourth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Lafayette Street and the centerline of
Adrian Street, thence North along the centerline of Adrian Street to the centerline of Dubuque
Road, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of relocated Idaho Street to the centerline of
Butler Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Idaho Street to the centerline of
Independence Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Independence Avenue to the East city
limit line, thence South and Northwesterly following the city limit line to its intersection with the
centerline of Dubuque Road, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Dubuque Road to the
centerline of Osage Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Osage Avenue to the centerline
of Lafayette Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Lafayette Street to the point of
beginning.
I 1st Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 1st precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Eighteenth Street and the Cedar
River, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Eighteenth Street to centerline of
Williston Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the centerline of
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Hammond Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Hammond Avenue to the centerline of
Leavitt Street, thence West and Northwesterly along the centerline of Leavitt Street to the
centerline of West Seventh Street, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of West Seventh
Street to the centerline of Allen Street, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Allen Street
to the centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth
Street to the centerline of Washington Street as originally platted, thence Southeasterly along the
centerline of Washington Street as originally platted to the centerline of West Sixth Street,
thence Northeasterly along centerline of West Sixth Street to the centerline of Jefferson Street,
thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the centerline of the right-of-way
of the Union Pacific Railroad, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of the Union Pacific
Railroad to the Cedar River, thence Southeasterly along the Cedar River to the point of
beginning.
2nd Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 2nd precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of Williston Avenue and the centerline of
Southbound Washington Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Southbound
Washington Street to the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio
Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Byron Avenue to
the centerline of Ohio Street, thence South along the centerline of Ohio Street to the centerline of
Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the centerline of West
Ninth Street, thence Northerly along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of
Leavitt Street, thence Southeasterly and Easterly along the centerline of Leavitt Street to the
centerline of Hammond Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Hammond Avenue to the
centerline of Williston Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Williston Avenue to the point
of beginning.
3rd Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 3rd precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline West Fourth Street and the centerline of
Allen Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Allen Street to the centerline of West
Seventh Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Seventh Street to the centerline
of Leavitt Street, thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Leavitt Street to the centerline of
West Ninth Street, thence Southwesterly and Southerly along the centerline of West Ninth Street
to the centerline of Mitchell Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the
centerline of Vermont Street, thence North along the centerline of Vermont Street to the
centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline
of Bayard Street, thence North and Northwesterly along the centerline of Bayard Street to the
centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street
to the point of beginning.
4th Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 4th precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
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Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline Mitchell Avenue and the centerline of
West Ninth Street, thence Southerly along the centerline of West Ninth Street to the centerline of
Rudi Place, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Rudi Place to the centerline of Saratoga
Drive, thence Southwesterly along the centerline of Saratoga Drive to the centerline of Alpine
Drive, thence Northwesterly along the centerline of Alpine Drive to the centerline of Barton
Avenue, thence Northerly along the centerline of Barton Avenue to the centerline of Cataract
Avenue, thence Westerly along the centerline of Cataract Avenue to the centerline of Edgemont
Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Edgemont Avenue to the centerline of East
Ridgeway Avenue, thence West along the centerline of East Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline
of Kimball Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of
Carolina Avenue, thence East along the centerline of Carolina Avenue to the centerline of Hale
Street, thence North along the centerline of Hale Street to the centerline of Byron Avenue, thence
East along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline of Vermont Street, thence South
along the centerline of Vermont Street to the centerline of Mitchell Avenue, thence East along
the centerline of Mitchell Avenue to the point of beginning.
5th Precinct Of of The the Fifth Ward: The 5th precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the
territory within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline West Fourth Street and the centerline of
Bayard Street, thence Southeasterly and South along the centerline of Bayard Street to the
centerline of Byron Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Byron Avenue to the centerline
of Hale Street, thence South along the centerline of Hale Street to the centerline of Carolina
Avenue, thence West along the centerline of Carolina Avenue to the centerline of Kimball
Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Kimball Avenue to the centerline of West
Ridgeway Avenue, thence West along the centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue to the centerline
of Sheridan Road, thence Northerly along the centerline of Sheridan Road to the centerline of
Berkshire Road, thence Westerly and Northerly along the centerline of Berkshire Road to the
centerline of Hampshire Road, thence Northerly along the centerline of Hampshire Road to the
centerline of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street
to the point of beginning.
6th Precinct Of of The Fifth Ward: The 6th precinct of the fifth ward shall embrace the territory
within the city limits of the city of Waterloo, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the centerline of West Fourth Street and the centerline of
Hampshire Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Hampshire Road to the centerline of
Berkshire Road, thence Southerly and Easterly along the centerline of Berkshire Road to the
centerline of Sheridan Road, thence Southerly along the centerline of Sheridan Road to the
centerline of West Ridgeway Avenue, thence East along the centerline of West Ridgeway
Avenue to the centerline of Kimball Avenue, thence South along the centerline of Kimball
Avenue to the centerline of West Park Lane, thence Westerly and Southerly along the centerline
of West Park Lane to the centerline of Colby Road, thence South along the centerline of Colby
Road to the centerline of Rachael Street, thence West along the centerline of Rachael Street to
the centerline of South Hill Drive, thence North along the centerline of South Hill Drive to the
centerline of Rachael Street, thence West along the centerline of Rachael Street to the centerline
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of Loralin Drive, thence South along the centerline of Loralin Drive to the centerline of
Ridgemont Road, thence West along the centerline of Ridgemont Road to the centerline of
Ansborough Avenue, thence North along the centerline of Ansborough Avenue to the centerline
of West Fourth Street, thence Northeasterly along the centerline of West Fourth Street to the
point of beginning.
(Ord. 5066, 8-8-2011, eff. 1-15-2012)
CHAPTER 810
MUNICIPAL FINANCES
1-810-1: DEEDS AND CONTRACTS:
1-810-32: CLAIMS:
1-810-43: GENERAL FUND:
1-8-5: PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS:
1-810-1: DEEDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. Execution Of of Deeds Conveying City Property: All deeds and releases for the conveyance
of any real estate belonging to the city shall be made in the name of the city, as party of the first
part, and shall be executed by the mayor and the city clerk in their official capacity, and they
shall affix the corporate seal of the city thereto; such deed or release shall thereupon be
acknowledged by the mayor and city clerk for and on behalf of the city, which deed so executed
and acknowledged shall be valid and effectual to convey all rights and release all claims thereby
purporting to be conveyed or released.
B. Execution of Deeds Acquiring New City Property: All deeds and releases for the
conveyance of any real estate acquired by the city not through annexation shall be made in the
name of the city, as party of the second part, and shall be executed by the mayor and the city
clerk in their official capacity, and they shall affix the corporate seal of the city thereto; such
deed or release shall thereupon be acknowledged by the mayor and city clerk for and on behalf
of the city, which deed so executed and acknowledged shall be valid and effectual to convey all
rights and release all claims thereby purporting to be conveyed or released. Property acquisitions
shall be approved by resolution except any property acquired by the city through court order
shall be received and filed with the official records of the city council.
C. Execution Of of Contracts:
1. All contracts entered into by the city, except such as may be entered into by ordinance,
shall be in writing, executed by the mayor= in his official capacity and under the direction
of council, with the corporate seal of the city affixed thereto, and approved by the city
council, which approval shall be endorsed on the contract by the city clerk, and attested
by the city clerk's seal and signature.
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2. The city shall not be bound by, or be liable upon, any contract except such as shall be
entered into and executed in accordance with the provisions of subsection B1 of this
section. (Rev. Ord. 1127, Comp. 1941, p. D-3)
1 8 2: PURCHf,, SES:
A. All supplies, goods and merchandise used by the city shall be p h s d p . id d •
subsection B of this section, and in no other manner.
B. Whenever it is necessary for the city to purchase supplies for any of the departments of the
city, unless ordered by the city council at a regular or special session, a written o d r b
first had and obtained from the city clerk before the supplies, goods or merchandise can be
purchased.
C. A ny officer or employees of the city or any other person who shall violate the provisions of
this section shall be guilty of an offense, and the city shall not be liable for any goods_purchased
other than on such a written order. (Rev. Ord. 1171, Comp. 1941, p. P-7)
1-810-32: CLAIMS:
All bills and claims against the city shall be itemized, and shall not be allowed until passed upon
approved by the proper committee., and as by ordinance provided, except the bills of city officers
and others employed by the city and receiving a compensation fixed by ordinance, resolution or
by contract. (Rev. Ord. 1117, Comp. 1941, p. C 6)
1-810-43: GENERAL FUND:
A. The city shall establish and maintain a minimum level of year-end general fund cash balance
of no less than five percent (5%) of the total general fund revenue budgeted or amended each
fiscal year. The city council shall adopt the annual operating budget each fiscal year in a manner
consistent with the required minimum level of year-end cash balance. Budget deficit reduction
measures shall be taken in the course of each fiscal year should it be determined that without
such measures the general fund cash balance would fall below the required minimum level of
year-end general fund cash balance at the close of that fiscal year.
B. Upon adoption of this section, the mayor and city council shall implement and exercise the
necessary budget controls to enable the city to comply with this section within the prescribed
time allowable stated herein. The general fund cash balance shall be at the minimum required
level of five percent (5%) of annual general fund revenue no later than June 30, 1996. (Ord.
4012, 4-25-1994)
1 8 5: PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS:
A. Definitions:
NEW CONSTRUCTION: New buildings and structures and includes new buildings and
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structures hich are constructed as additions to existing buildings and structures. Ne
construction does not include reconstruction of an existing building or structure which does not
constitute complete replacement of an existing building or structure or refitting of an existing
building or structure, unless the reconstruction of an existing building or structure is required due
to economic obsolescence and the reconstruction is necessary to implement recognized industry
standards for the manufacturing and processing of specific products and the reconstruction is
required for the owner of the building or structure to continue to competitively manufacture or
process those products, which shall receive prior approval from the city council upon the
recommendation of the Iowa development commission. The exemption shall also apply to new
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paragraph (e), unless the machinery or equipment is part of the no al replacement or operating
process to maintain or expand the existing operatio 1 st t .
B. Partial Exemption For Construction Or Improvement Of Industrial Real Estate: The city
council, by this section, prop ides for a partial exemption from property taxation of the actual.
value added to industrial realestate by the new construction of industrial realestate and the
acquisition of or improvement to machinery and equipment assessed as real estate pursuant to
Iowa Code section 427A.1(1), paragraph (e). This partial exemption shall be available until such
time as this section is repealed by the city council.
taxation for a period of fi` e (5) years. "Actual value added" as used in this section means the
actual value added as of the first of the year for which the exemption is recei\ ed, except that
actual value added by improvements to machinery and equipment means the actual value as
dete ined by the assessor as of January 1 of each year for which the exemption is received. The
amount of actual value added which is eligible to be exempt from taxation shall be as follows:
1. For the first year, seventy five percent (75%).
3. For the third year, forty five percent (45%).
4. For the fourth year, thirty percent (30%).
5. For the fifth year, fifteen percent (15%).
However, the granting of the exemption under this section for new construction
constituting complete replacement of an existing building or structure shall not result in
the assessed ti alue of the industrial real estate being reduced belo v the assessed value of
the industrial real estate before the start of the new construction added.
D. Application:
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1. Application For Project: An application shall be filed for each project resulting in
actual value added for which an exemption is claimed. The application for exemption
shall be filed by the owner of the property with the local assessor by February 1 of the
assessment year in which the value added is first assessed for taxation. Applications for
exemption shall be made on fo s prescribed by the director of revenue and finance and
shall contain info ation pertaining to the nature of the improvement, its cost and other
information deemed necessary by the director of revenue and finance.
2. Application For Prior Approval: A person may submit a proposal to the city council to
receive prior appro` al for eligibility for a tax exemption on new construction. The city
council, by ordinance, may give its prior approval of a tax exemption for new
construction if the new construction is in confo ance ith the zoning plans for the city.
The prior approval shall also be subject to the hearing requirements of this section. Such
prior approval shall not entitle the o ner to exemption from taxation until the new
exemption for new construction is not approti ed, the person may submit an amended
proposal to the city council to approve or reject.
E. Repeal Exemption Provisions: hen, in the opinion of the city council, continuation
of the exemption granted in this section ceases to be of benefit to the city, the city council
may repeal this section, but all existing exemptions shall continue until their expiration.
F. Limitation On Tax Exemptions: A property tax exemptionunder this section shall not
be granted if the property for which the exemption is claimed has received any other
property tax exemption authorized by law. (Ord. 3136, 4-13-1981)
1- 10A-1:
1- 10A-2:
1- 10A-3:
1- 10A-4:
1- 10A-5:
1- 10A-6:
1- 10A-7:
ARTICLE A. HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX
TAX IMPOSED:
DEFINITIONS:
ADMINISTRATION:
FUND CREDITED:
TAX PERMIT:
PROVISIONS OF RETAIL SALES TAX APPLICABLE:
LOCAL TRANSIENT GUEST TAX FUND:
1- 10A-1: TAX IMPOSED:
There is hereby imposed by ordinance of the city council a hotel and motel tax at a rate of seven
percent (7%) upon the gross receipts from the renting of any and all rooms, apartments or
sleeping quarters in any hotel, motel, inn, public lodging house, rooming house or tourist court,
or in any place where sleeping accommodations are furnished to transient guests for rent,
whether with or without meals. The tax shall apply only within the corporate boundaries of the
city.
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The hotel and motel tax shall be imposed on April 1, 1981, following the notification of the state
director of revenue and finance. Once imposed, the tax shall remain in effect at the rate imposed
continually and perpetually thereafter until terminated by ordinance of the city council. (Ord.
4052, 11-14-1994)
1- 10A-2: DEFINITIONS:
RENTING AND RENT: Includes any kind of direct or indirect charge for such rooms,
apartments, sleeping quarters or the use thereof. However, such tax shall not apply to the gross
receipts from the renting of a room, apartment or sleeping quarters while rented by the same
person for a period of more than thirty one (31) consecutive days. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1- 10A-3: ADMINISTRATION:
The state director of revenue and finance shall administer the provisions of the hotel and motel
tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of the state tax law. Said director
shall provide appropriate forms, or provide on the regular state tax forms, for reporting the hotel
and motel tax liability. All monies received or refunded one hundred eighty (180) days after the
date on which the city terminates the hotel and motel tax shall be deposited in or withdrawn from
the state general fund. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8410A-4: 10A-4: FUND CREDITED:
The director of revenue and finance of the state, in consultation with local officials, shall collect
and account for the hotel and motel tax and shall credit all revenues to a "local transient guest tax
fund" as set forth in Iowa Code chapter 422A. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1- 10A-5: TAX PERMIT:
No tax permit other than state tax permit required under Iowa Code section 422.53 may be
required by local authorities. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-810A-6: PROVISIONS OF RETAIL SALES TAX APPLICABLE:
The tax herein imposed and levied shall be in addition to any state sales tax imposed under Iowa
Code section 422.43. The provisions of Iowa Code sections 422.25(4), 422.30, 422.48 to 422.52,
422.54 to 422.5 8, 422.67, 422.68, 422.69(1), and 422.70 to 422.75, consistent with chapter
422A, shall apply with respect to the taxes authorized under said chapter 422A, in the same
manner and with the same effect as if the hotel and motel taxes were retail sales taxes within the
meaning of those statutes. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the director of revenue
and finance of the state shall provide for only quarterly filing of returns as prescribed in Iowa
Code section 422.51. Further, said director may require all persons as defined in Iowa Code
section 422.42, who are engaged in the business of deriving gross receipts subject to tax under
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Iowa Code chapter 422A, to register with the department of revenue and finance of the state.
(Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
1-8410A-7: LOCAL TRANSIENT GUEST TAX FUND:
A. There is created in the office of the state treasurer a local transient guest tax fund which shall
consist of all monies credited to such fund under this article.
B. All monies in the local transient guest tax fund shall be remitted at least quarterly by the state
treasurer, pursuant to rules of the director of revenue and finance of the state, to the city in the
amount collected from business in said city.
C. Monies received by the city from this fund shall be credited to the general fund of such city,
subject to the provisions of subsection D of this section. (Ord. 4052, 11-14-1994)
D. The revenue derived from any hotel and motel tax authorized by this article shall be used as
follows:
1. Fifty percent (50%) to the Waterloo convention and visitors bureau for the promotion
of tourism.
2. Twenty percent (20%), or a minimum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars
($150,000.00), to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
3. Ten percent (10%) to the Waterloo city council for discretionary purposes.
4. Twenty percent (20%) to recreation, culture, conventions, entertainment. The board of
directors of the Waterloo convention and visitors bureau shall make recommendations
every January to the city council concerning the allocation of these funds. (Ord. 4584, 10-
28-2002)
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