Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingDavenport, IA · June 17, 2026
Agenda
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
Wednesday, June 17, 2026; 5:30 PM
City Hall | 226 West 4th Street | Council Chambers
*AMENDED JUNE 15, 2026*
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. City Administrator Update
VI. Public Hearings
A. Public Works
1. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
2. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 &
5]
3. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program. [Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
& 8]
VII. Proclamations
1. Juneteenth | June 19, 2026
VIII. Presentations
1. Police Chief Swearing-In
-Greg Behning
IX. Petitions and Communications from Council Members and the Mayor
X. Action items for Discussion
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Matt Lienen, Chair; Mark Holloway, Vice Chair
XI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case REZ26-03 being the request of Be Tran to
rezone 1703 North Division Street from R-4C Single-Family and Two-Family Central
Residential Zoning District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. [Ward 4]
2. Resolution approving Case F26-06 being the request of Daniels Investment Limited
Company for a final plat of Brady Plaza First Addition, a 4-lot subdivision on 8.47
acres located at 3562 Brady Street. [Ward 7]
3. Resolution approving a five-year Hilltop Campus Village Performance Agreement and
authorizing the City Administrator and/or designee(s) to take such actions and
execute such documents as may be necessary to implement the agreement. [Wards
3, 4, & 5]
4. Resolution setting a Public Hearing on establishing an access easement on City-owned
property located south of West 39th Street and east of Wisconsin Avenue (Parcel
T1735-01), David W. Oberbroeckling Trust and Julia A. Oberbroeckling Trust,
Petitioners. [Ward 2]
5. Resolution approving redevelopment assistance along the Rockingham Road corridor
through the Commercial DREAM Program using federal Community Development
Block Grant funds. [Wards 1 & 3]
XII. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Community Development items
PUBLIC SAFETY
Ben Jobgen, Chair; Tim Dunn, Vice Chair
XIII. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Second Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule V Four-Way Stop Intersections
of Chapter 10.96 entitled "Schedules" of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, by
adding 3rd Street and Warren Street. [Ward 3]
2. Resolution approving the Standards of Cover for the Davenport Fire Department's
2026 accreditation cycle. [All Wards]
3. Resolution approving street, lane, and public ground closure requests on the listed
dates and times for outdoor events.
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday,
July 4, 2026; Closure: Wilkes Avenue from West 68th Street to West 69th Street.
[Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30
p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West
6th Street. [Ward 3]
Garner Farms HOA; Neighborhood Block Party; 1600 block of West 51st Street; 2:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026; Closure: West 51st Street from North
Sturdevant Street to the cul-de-sac. [Ward 7]
4. Motion approving the purchase of annual training and duty ammunition from Kiesler
Police Supply, Inc of Jeffersonville, Indiana, in the amount of $52,891.35 using Iowa
Department of Administrative Services contract 21293E. [All Wards]
5. Motion approving noise variance requests on the listed dates and times for outdoor
events.
Southeast Little League; End of Season Celebration; Prairie Heights Park | 5600
Eastern Avenue; 10-15 minute fireworks show between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026 (rain date: Sunday, June 28, 2026); Fireworks, over 50 dBA.
[Ward 8]
Davenport North Little League; End of Season Celebration; Ridgeview Park | 1819
Ridgeview Drive; 15-20 minute fireworks show beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026; Fireworks, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday,
July 4, 2026; Outdoor music, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30
p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West
6th Street. [Ward 3]
6. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications.
A. New License, New Owner, Temporary Permit, Temporary Outdoor Area, Location
Transfer, etc. (as noted):
Ward 3
German American Heritage Center (German American Heritage Center) - 712 West
2nd Street (Parking Lot) – Temporary Outdoor Event July 12 - License Type: Special
Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Mississippi River Distilling Company (Mississippi River Distilling Company, LLC) – 318
East 2nd Street – Temporary Outdoor Areas 6/26, 7/16, 7/25, 7/31, 8/15, 8/28, 9/25
– License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Bubba’s 33 (Bubba’s Holdings, LLC) – 4741 East 53rd Street – New License – License
Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Pump & Pantry 78 (Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc) – 3200 East Kimberly Road – New
License/Owners – License Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
Pump & Pantry 79 (Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc) – 4631 East 53rd Street – New
License/Owners – License Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
Ward 7
Rookies Bar (M & L Zynski Holdings, LLC) – 2818 Brady Street – New License/Owners
– License Type Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
B. Annual License Renewals (with Outdoor Area as noted):
Ward 2
Flying J Travel Center #636 (Pilot Travel Centers, LLC) - 8200 Northwest Boulevard -
License Type: Class B Beer/Wine (Carry-Out)
Ward 3
Figge Art Museum (Figge Art Museum) - 225 West 2nd Street - Outdoor Area -
License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Front Street Brewery, Inc (Front Street Brewery, Inc) - 421 West River Drive #3,4 -
Outdoor Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Mantra Indian Restaurant (Madan, LLC) - 220 North Harrison Street - License Type:
BW - Special Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Ward 4
The Circle Tap (Circle Tap, Inc) - 1345 West Locust Street - Outdoor Area - License
Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Jersey Grille (Jersey Grille, Inc) - 5255 Jersey Ridge Road - Outdoor Area - License
Type: LC - Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 7
Filling Station, The (Bar Management, LLC) - 305 East 35th Street - Outdoor Area -
License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Hi Ho Mongolian Grill (Hi Ho Mongolian Grill, Inc) - 901 Kimberly Road #15 - License
Type: Special Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Kwik Star #280 (Kwik Trip, Inc) - 301 West Kimberly Road - License Type: Class B
Beer/Wine (Carry-Out)
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant 2 (Los Portales Mexican Restaurant 2) - 1012 East
Kimberly Road - Outdoor Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 8
Red Hawk Golf Course (City of Davenport) - 6364 Northwest Boulevard - Outdoor
Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
XIV. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Public Safety items
PUBLIC WORKS
Rick Dunn, Chair; Paul Vasquez, Vice Chair
XV. PUBLIC WORKS
1. First Consideration: Ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 15.30 entitled
“Contractor Licenses – Bond – Insurance Required” of the Municipal Code of
Davenport, Iowa, to establish a Registered Subcontractor classification. [All Wards]
2. Resolution accepting work completed under the Main Library Renovation | Phase II
Project by Swanson Construction Co of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of
$338,688.75, CIP #23063. [Ward 3]
3. Resolution awarding a contract for the East Pleasant Street (Bridge Avenue to
Esplanade Avenue) Reconstruction Project to N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, in
the amount of $405,268.60, CIP #35062. [Ward 5]
4. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Taxiway C
Reconstruction Project at the Davenport Municipal Airport to McClure Engineering
Company of Clive, Iowa, in the amount of $193,430, contingent upon receipt of
Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, CIP #20016. [Ward 8]
5. Resolution awarding a contract for the Engine #2 top-end overhaul at the Water
Pollution Control Plant to Altorfer Inc of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of
$166,621.45. [Ward 1]
6. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Utica Ridge Road & E
56th Street Roundabout project to Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Bettendorf, Iowa in the
amount of $144,500, CIP #38029 [Ward 6]
7. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Veterans Memorial
Parkway & Eastern Avenue Roundabout project to Anderson-Bogert Engineers &
Surveyors of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $143,868, CIP #38027 [Ward 8]
8. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Eastern Avenue Bridge
Over Goose Creek (North) Replacement Project to WHKS & Co of West Des Moines,
Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $176,950, CIP #21016. [Wards 6 & 7]
9. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
10. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
11. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program, CIP #35062. [Wards 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 7, & 8]
12. Resolution approving a one-year contract renewal for Natural Resources landscaping
maintenance services with Delf's Landscape and Irrigation of Blue Grass, Iowa, for
the amount of $104,200. [All Wards]
13. Resolution authorizing submission of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and
Communities (BRIC) Program grant application to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for financial assistance for the Davenport West End Flood
Mitigation Project. [Ward 1]
14. Resolution assessing the cost of boarding up buildings at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
15. Resolution assessing the cost of brush and debris removal at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
16. Resolution assessing the cost of condemned property demolitions at various lots and
tracts of real estate. [All Wards]
17. Resolution assessing the cost of sidewalk replacement at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
18. Resolution assessing the cost of snow removal at various lots and tracts of real
estate. [All Wards]
19. Resolution assessing the cost of tree removal at various lots and tracts of real estate.
[All Wards]
20. Motion awarding a contract for the demolition of 2202 West 4th Street to Valley
Construction Company of Rock Island, Illinois, in the amount of $74,500. [Ward 3]
21. Motion awarding a one-year contract, with one possible one-year renewal, for the
Pavement Marking Program to Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc of Rock Island,
Illinois. [All Wards]
XVI. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Public Works items
FINANCE
Jazmin Newton, Chair; John Blunk, Vice Chair
XVII. FINANCE
1. Resolution authorizing certain public officials to act as authorized signers on accounts
maintained with approved City of Davenport depositories. [All Wards]
2. Resolution approving a three-year facility management agreement, with one optional
three-year renewal, with VenuWorks, Inc of Ames, Iowa, for the RiverCenter and
Adler Theatre. [Ward 3]
3. Resolution approving a payment of $258,339.43 to Tyler Technologies, Inc of Plano,
Texas for the annual licensing and support of the Munis software system. [All Wards]
XVIII. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Finance items
XIX. PURCHASE ORDERS OF $10,000 TO $50,000 ENTERED MAY 16-31, 2026 (For Information
Only)
1. First Arriving LLC | Police Department recruitment | Amount: $12,000
2. Murphy-Hoffman Company LLC | Transit 1701 transmission | Amount: $12,121.53
3. Paragon Commercial Interiors Inc | furniture for Police Chief conference room |
Amount: $14,087.85
4. Hupy & Abraham | RM25-010 settlement | Amount: $16,500
5. Fifth Asset, Inc | subscription (5/1/26-6/30/27) | Amount: $25,000
6. Tri-City Electric Company | breakers at Water Pollution Control Plant | Amount:
$34,930
7. Altorfer Inc | Generator #1 panel replacement at Water Pollution Control Plant |
amount: $39,500
XX. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
1. Resolution awarding a contract for the Fairmount Library Carpet Replacement Project
to Home + FloorShow, of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $120,391, CIP #23108.
[Ward 1]
2. Resolution approving a payment to GuidePoint Security of Reston, Virginia, in the
amount of $360,055.23 for CrowdStrike software and SIEM licensing for the period
July 7, 2026, through July 7, 2028, using OMNIA Partners contract #R240303. [All
Wards]
3. Resolution approving the renewal of general and auto liability, property, and workers'
compensation insurance with multiple insurance companies and related professional
services for FY 2027 in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000, based on staff
estimates and in accordance with the Schedule of Insurance In Force, and authorizing
the Human Resources Director to execute any related documents. [All Wards]
4. Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the
amount of $175,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 (Davis). [All Wards]
5. Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the
amount of $60,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 (Hintze). [All Wards]
XXI. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Other Ordinances, Resolutions and
Motions items
XXII. Public with Business
PLEASE NOTE: At this time individuals may address the City Council on any matters of City
business not appearing on this agenda. This is not an opportunity to discuss issues with the
Council members or get information. In accordance with Open Meetings law, the Council
cannot take action on any complaints or suggestions tonight.
Please state your name and ward for the record. There is a five (5) minute time limit. Please
end your comments promptly.
XXIII. Final Comments from Council Members and the Mayor
XXIV. Executive Session
1. To discuss strategy with counsel in matters involving litigation pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c).
XXV. Adjourn
Packet
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
Wednesday, June 17, 2026; 5:30 PM
City Hall | 226 West 4th Street | Council Chambers
*AMENDED JUNE 15, 2026*
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. City Administrator Update
VI. Public Hearings
A. Public Works
1. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
2. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 &
5]
3. Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program. [Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
& 8]
VII. Proclamations
1. Juneteenth | June 19, 2026
VIII. Presentations
1. Police Chief Swearing-In
-Greg Behning
IX. Petitions and Communications from Council Members and the Mayor
X. Action items for Discussion
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Matt Lienen, Chair; Mark Holloway, Vice Chair
XI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case REZ26-03 being the request of Be Tran to
rezone 1703 North Division Street from R-4C Single-Family and Two-Family Central
Residential Zoning District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. [Ward 4]
2. Resolution approving Case F26-06 being the request of Daniels Investment Limited
Company for a final plat of Brady Plaza First Addition, a 4-lot subdivision on 8.47
acres located at 3562 Brady Street. [Ward 7]
3. Resolution approving a five-year Hilltop Campus Village Performance Agreement and
authorizing the City Administrator and/or designee(s) to take such actions and
execute such documents as may be necessary to implement the agreement. [Wards
3, 4, & 5]
4. Resolution setting a Public Hearing on establishing an access easement on City-owned
property located south of West 39th Street and east of Wisconsin Avenue (Parcel
T1735-01), David W. Oberbroeckling Trust and Julia A. Oberbroeckling Trust,
Petitioners. [Ward 2]
5. Resolution approving redevelopment assistance along the Rockingham Road corridor
through the Commercial DREAM Program using federal Community Development
Block Grant funds. [Wards 1 & 3]
XII. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Community Development items
PUBLIC SAFETY
Ben Jobgen, Chair; Tim Dunn, Vice Chair
XIII. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Second Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule V Four-Way Stop Intersections
of Chapter 10.96 entitled "Schedules" of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, by
adding 3rd Street and Warren Street. [Ward 3]
2. Resolution approving the Standards of Cover for the Davenport Fire Department's
2026 accreditation cycle. [All Wards]
3. Resolution approving street, lane, and public ground closure requests on the listed
dates and times for outdoor events.
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday,
July 4, 2026; Closure: Wilkes Avenue from West 68th Street to West 69th Street.
[Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30
p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West
6th Street. [Ward 3]
Garner Farms HOA; Neighborhood Block Party; 1600 block of West 51st Street; 2:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026; Closure: West 51st Street from North
Sturdevant Street to the cul-de-sac. [Ward 7]
4. Motion approving the purchase of annual training and duty ammunition from Kiesler
Police Supply, Inc of Jeffersonville, Indiana, in the amount of $52,891.35 using Iowa
Department of Administrative Services contract 21293E. [All Wards]
5. Motion approving noise variance requests on the listed dates and times for outdoor
events.
Southeast Little League; End of Season Celebration; Prairie Heights Park | 5600
Eastern Avenue; 10-15 minute fireworks show between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026 (rain date: Sunday, June 28, 2026); Fireworks, over 50 dBA.
[Ward 8]
Davenport North Little League; End of Season Celebration; Ridgeview Park | 1819
Ridgeview Drive; 15-20 minute fireworks show beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Friday, June 26, 2026; Fireworks, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday,
July 4, 2026; Outdoor music, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30
p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West
6th Street. [Ward 3]
6. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications.
A. New License, New Owner, Temporary Permit, Temporary Outdoor Area, Location
Transfer, etc. (as noted):
Ward 3
German American Heritage Center (German American Heritage Center) - 712 West
2nd Street (Parking Lot) – Temporary Outdoor Event July 12 - License Type: Special
Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Mississippi River Distilling Company (Mississippi River Distilling Company, LLC) – 318
East 2nd Street – Temporary Outdoor Areas 6/26, 7/16, 7/25, 7/31, 8/15, 8/28, 9/25
– License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Bubba’s 33 (Bubba’s Holdings, LLC) – 4741 East 53rd Street – New License – License
Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Pump & Pantry 78 (Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc) – 3200 East Kimberly Road – New
License/Owners – License Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
Pump & Pantry 79 (Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc) – 4631 East 53rd Street – New
License/Owners – License Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
Ward 7
Rookies Bar (M & L Zynski Holdings, LLC) – 2818 Brady Street – New License/Owners
– License Type Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
B. Annual License Renewals (with Outdoor Area as noted):
Ward 2
Flying J Travel Center #636 (Pilot Travel Centers, LLC) - 8200 Northwest Boulevard -
License Type: Class B Beer/Wine (Carry-Out)
Ward 3
Figge Art Museum (Figge Art Museum) - 225 West 2nd Street - Outdoor Area -
License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Front Street Brewery, Inc (Front Street Brewery, Inc) - 421 West River Drive #3,4 -
Outdoor Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Mantra Indian Restaurant (Madan, LLC) - 220 North Harrison Street - License Type:
BW - Special Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Ward 4
The Circle Tap (Circle Tap, Inc) - 1345 West Locust Street - Outdoor Area - License
Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Jersey Grille (Jersey Grille, Inc) - 5255 Jersey Ridge Road - Outdoor Area - License
Type: LC - Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 7
Filling Station, The (Bar Management, LLC) - 305 East 35th Street - Outdoor Area -
License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Hi Ho Mongolian Grill (Hi Ho Mongolian Grill, Inc) - 901 Kimberly Road #15 - License
Type: Special Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Kwik Star #280 (Kwik Trip, Inc) - 301 West Kimberly Road - License Type: Class B
Beer/Wine (Carry-Out)
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant 2 (Los Portales Mexican Restaurant 2) - 1012 East
Kimberly Road - Outdoor Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 8
Red Hawk Golf Course (City of Davenport) - 6364 Northwest Boulevard - Outdoor
Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
XIV. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Public Safety items
PUBLIC WORKS
Rick Dunn, Chair; Paul Vasquez, Vice Chair
XV. PUBLIC WORKS
1. First Consideration: Ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 15.30 entitled
“Contractor Licenses – Bond – Insurance Required” of the Municipal Code of
Davenport, Iowa, to establish a Registered Subcontractor classification. [All Wards]
2. Resolution accepting work completed under the Main Library Renovation | Phase II
Project by Swanson Construction Co of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of
$338,688.75, CIP #23063. [Ward 3]
3. Resolution awarding a contract for the East Pleasant Street (Bridge Avenue to
Esplanade Avenue) Reconstruction Project to N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, in
the amount of $405,268.60, CIP #35062. [Ward 5]
4. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Taxiway C
Reconstruction Project at the Davenport Municipal Airport to McClure Engineering
Company of Clive, Iowa, in the amount of $193,430, contingent upon receipt of
Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, CIP #20016. [Ward 8]
5. Resolution awarding a contract for the Engine #2 top-end overhaul at the Water
Pollution Control Plant to Altorfer Inc of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of
$166,621.45. [Ward 1]
6. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Utica Ridge Road & E
56th Street Roundabout project to Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Bettendorf, Iowa in the
amount of $144,500, CIP #38029 [Ward 6]
7. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Veterans Memorial
Parkway & Eastern Avenue Roundabout project to Anderson-Bogert Engineers &
Surveyors of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $143,868, CIP #38027 [Ward 8]
8. Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Eastern Avenue Bridge
Over Goose Creek (North) Replacement Project to WHKS & Co of West Des Moines,
Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $176,950, CIP #21016. [Wards 6 & 7]
9. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
10. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
11. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost
for the 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program, CIP #35062. [Wards 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 7, & 8]
12. Resolution approving a one-year contract renewal for Natural Resources landscaping
maintenance services with Delf's Landscape and Irrigation of Blue Grass, Iowa, for
the amount of $104,200. [All Wards]
13. Resolution authorizing submission of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and
Communities (BRIC) Program grant application to the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for financial assistance for the Davenport West End Flood
Mitigation Project. [Ward 1]
14. Resolution assessing the cost of boarding up buildings at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
15. Resolution assessing the cost of brush and debris removal at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
16. Resolution assessing the cost of condemned property demolitions at various lots and
tracts of real estate. [All Wards]
17. Resolution assessing the cost of sidewalk replacement at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
18. Resolution assessing the cost of snow removal at various lots and tracts of real
estate. [All Wards]
19. Resolution assessing the cost of tree removal at various lots and tracts of real estate.
[All Wards]
20. Motion awarding a contract for the demolition of 2202 West 4th Street to Valley
Construction Company of Rock Island, Illinois, in the amount of $74,500. [Ward 3]
21. Motion awarding a one-year contract, with one possible one-year renewal, for the
Pavement Marking Program to Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc of Rock Island,
Illinois. [All Wards]
XVI. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Public Works items
FINANCE
Jazmin Newton, Chair; John Blunk, Vice Chair
XVII. FINANCE
1. Resolution authorizing certain public officials to act as authorized signers on accounts
maintained with approved City of Davenport depositories. [All Wards]
2. Resolution approving a three-year facility management agreement, with one optional
three-year renewal, with VenuWorks, Inc of Ames, Iowa, for the RiverCenter and
Adler Theatre. [Ward 3]
3. Resolution approving a payment of $258,339.43 to Tyler Technologies, Inc of Plano,
Texas for the annual licensing and support of the Munis software system. [All Wards]
XVIII. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Finance items
XIX. PURCHASE ORDERS OF $10,000 TO $50,000 ENTERED MAY 16-31, 2026 (For Information
Only)
1. First Arriving LLC | Police Department recruitment | Amount: $12,000
2. Murphy-Hoffman Company LLC | Transit 1701 transmission | Amount: $12,121.53
3. Paragon Commercial Interiors Inc | furniture for Police Chief conference room |
Amount: $14,087.85
4. Hupy & Abraham | RM25-010 settlement | Amount: $16,500
5. Fifth Asset, Inc | subscription (5/1/26-6/30/27) | Amount: $25,000
6. Tri-City Electric Company | breakers at Water Pollution Control Plant | Amount:
$34,930
7. Altorfer Inc | Generator #1 panel replacement at Water Pollution Control Plant |
amount: $39,500
XX. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
1. Resolution awarding a contract for the Fairmount Library Carpet Replacement Project
to Home + FloorShow, of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $120,391, CIP #23108.
[Ward 1]
2. Resolution approving a payment to GuidePoint Security of Reston, Virginia, in the
amount of $360,055.23 for CrowdStrike software and SIEM licensing for the period
July 7, 2026, through July 7, 2028, using OMNIA Partners contract #R240303. [All
Wards]
3. Resolution approving the renewal of general and auto liability, property, and workers'
compensation insurance with multiple insurance companies and related professional
services for FY 2027 in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000, based on staff
estimates and in accordance with the Schedule of Insurance In Force, and authorizing
the Human Resources Director to execute any related documents. [All Wards]
4. Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the
amount of $175,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 (Davis). [All Wards]
5. Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the
amount of $60,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 (Hintze). [All Wards]
XXI. Motion recommending discussion or consent for Other Ordinances, Resolutions and
Motions items
XXII. Public with Business
PLEASE NOTE: At this time individuals may address the City Council on any matters of City
business not appearing on this agenda. This is not an opportunity to discuss issues with the
Council members or get information. In accordance with Open Meetings law, the Council
cannot take action on any complaints or suggestions tonight.
Please state your name and ward for the record. There is a five (5) minute time limit. Please
end your comments promptly.
XXIII. Final Comments from Council Members and the Mayor
XXIV. Executive Session
1. To discuss strategy with counsel in matters involving litigation pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c).
XXV. Adjourn
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026
Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
Recommendation:
Hold the Hearing.
Background:
Alleys included in this program have satisfied the participation requirements of the Alley Cost
Share Program. Under the program, an adjacent property owner initiates the process by
submitting a petition containing signatures from at least 30 percent of the adjoining property
owners. Following receipt of a petition, the City provides an opportunity for neighboring
property owners to submit objections if they do not wish to participate in the project. Alleys that
have made it to this stage in the process have received objections from fewer than 51 percent
of the adjoining property owners.
Alley 1 is located between Brady Street and Perry Street from East 14th Street to East 15th
Street. Alley 1 received objections from 9.1% of property owners. Improvements include milling
2 inches of existing asphalt pavement and placing 2 inches of new asphalt surface material.
Additional work includes full-depth asphalt and subbase patching to address pavement
deficiencies, reconstruction of alley approaches with 7 inches of concrete on a 6-inch rock
subbase, and restoration of disturbed areas with topsoil and sod as needed. These
improvements will extend the service life of the pavement, improve ride quality, and reduce the
need for full-depth pavement replacement.
Alley 2 is located between West 15th Street and West 16th Street from Gaines Street to Scott
Street. Alley 2 received objections from 9.4% of property owners. Improvements include
removal of existing PCC and asphalt pavement, installation of subdrain and full-depth rock
subbase material, reconstruction of PCC alley approaches, placement of new asphalt pavement,
and restoration of disturbed areas with topsoil and sod as needed. These improvements will
address subsurface deficiencies, improve drainage, and enhance the overall drivability and
longevity of the alley.
The project is budgeted in CIP #35038.
Attachments:
1. Map | Alley 1
2. Map | Alley 2
3. Map | Overall
2026 Alley Cost Share Program
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City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026
Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
Recommendation:
Hold the Hearing.
Background:
Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) is a type of concrete placed more like asphalt than traditional
concrete. It uses a drier, stiffer mix that is spread with paving equipment and then compacted
with heavy rollers instead of being poured and finished in forms. Because of this method, RCC
can be opened to traffic more quickly and installed efficiently without the need for full
traditional concrete placement methods. It provides many of the same strength and durability
benefits as conventional concrete, while also taking advantage of asphalt-style construction
methods.
This project involves two alleys within the City of Davenport. Alley 1 is located between Wilkes
Avenue and Hickory Grove Road from West Locust Street to West Pleasant Street. Alley 2 is
located between Duggleby Street and Jersey Ridge Road from Duggleby Street to East Locust
Street.
Improvements include removal of existing PCC and HMA pavement throughout the project
limits, placement of full-depth aggregate stone subbase material and RCC pavement. Work will
also include the reconstruction of adjacent driveway approaches and sidewalk reconstruction at
intersections including ADA-compliant ramps, and restoration of disturbed areas with topsoil
and sod as needed.
These improvements will address pavement deterioration, improve structural capacity and
drainage, and extend the service life of the alley system while enhancing overall safety and
accessibility.
The project is budgeted in CIP #35038.
Attachments:
1. Alley 1 - Location Map
2. Alley 2 - Location Map
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City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Public Hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026
Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program. [Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, & 8]
Recommendation:
Hold the Hearing.
Background:
The City Council has identified neighborhood street investment as a priority and allocated
additional funding to expand pavement preservation activities in CY 2026. These contracts
advance Strategic Plan Goals 2.1 (Hyper-Local Neighborhood Investment), 2.2 (Prioritize
Neighborhood Streets), and 2.4 (Proactive Maintenance) through targeted improvements that
extend pavement life, improve neighborhood street conditions, and maximize the value of
existing infrastructure investments.
This program is a targeted approach to rehabilitate approximately 3.2 lane-miles of residential
roadways using two highly cost-effective pavement preservation techniques: thin-lift asphalt
overlay and seal coating. Performing these treatments now will extend the service life of these
14 neighborhood street networks, protecting the city's infrastructure assets and preventing the
need for far more expensive full-depth road reconstruction shortly.
To address roads with moderate surface wear, this project will utilize a thin-lift asphalt overlay.
This process will involve applying a new, shallow layer of hot-mix asphalt of 1 inch directly over
the existing, structurally sound pavement. A thin-lift overlay effectively fills in minor ruts, seals
surface cracks, and delivers a completely fresh, smooth, and quiet driving surface for residents.
By creating a tight barrier against water penetration, this method stops the freeze-thaw cycles
that cause potholes, functioning as an aesthetic and structural facelift without the heavy
financial burden of tearing up and rebuilding the entire roadbed. Before applying the thin-lift
overlay, a 1-inch wedge milling process will be completed. Wedge milling is a precision grinding
process that removes a gradually sloping section of asphalt along the edge of a road. It creates
a smooth, tapered joint where the new thin-lift pavement ties into existing driveways, concrete
gutters, or lower-traffic lanes.
For roadways that are currently in good condition but require preventative maintenance, this
project will include seal coating of other locations. This technique is applied by spraying a
protective liquid emulsion of asphalt, water, and polymer fillers over the street surface to seal
the existing pavement against environmental damage. Seal coating shields the asphalt from
destructive UV radiation, motor oils, and rainwater, keeping the underlying road material
flexible and preventing it from becoming brittle and cracking. This highly efficient treatment
preserves the neighborhood road network at a fraction of the cost of traditional repaving,
ensuring that good streets stay in good condition for as long as possible.
Attachments:
1. Map
2. Full Location Table
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
1 N FAIRMOUNT STREET - NORTH OF SILVER CREEK TO W 60TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL SEALCOAT APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 2,610 FEET OF THE N FAIRMOUNT STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING, NORTH OF SILVER CREEK, AND EXTENDING TO AND TERMINATING AT THE SOUTH END OF THE W 60TH STREET RADIUS
CORNER.
2 WISCONSIN AVENUE - TELEGRAPH ROAD TO W LOCUST STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL SEALCOAT APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 6,070 FEET OF THE WISCONSIN AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH
SIDE OF THE TELEGRAPH ROAD ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND EXTENDING TO THE EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE W LOCUST STREET
INTERSECTION.
3 CEDAR STREET - RIDGEVIEW DRIVE TO N OAK STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 1,425 FEET OF THE CEDAR STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING ON RIDGEVIEW DRIVE AND EXTENDING TO THE ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE HALF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN N OAK STREET AND
W 75TH PLACE.
4 W 71ST STREET AND RIDGE DRIVE - JEBENS AVENUE TO W 69TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 860 FEET OF THE W 71ST STREET CORRIDOR AND APPROXIMATELY 765
FEET OF THE W 70TH STREET AND RIDGE DRIVE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE WEST EDGE OF THE RADIUS OF JEBENS AVENUE AND EXTENDING TO THE INTERSECTION
OF W 71ST STREET AND W 70TH STREET. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND EAST ON W 70TH STREET TO THE ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE LOCATED AT
THE DRIVE OF 3011 W 70TH STREET WHERE IT WILL TERMINATE. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND WEST ON W 70TH STREET THROUGH THE
INTERSECTION OF W 70TH AND RIDGE DRIVE, EXTENDING SOUTH ALONG RIDGE DRIVE WHERE IT WILL TERMINATE AT THE EDGE OF THE NORTH RADIUS OF W 69TH
STREET .
5 WASHINGTON STREET - W CENTRAL PARK AVENUE TO NORTHLAWN ROAD
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 890 FEET OF THE WASHINGTON STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT
THE NORTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON W CENTRAL PARK AVENUE AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE NORTHLAWN ROAD ASPHALT PAVING.
6 N PINE STREET - W 1ST STREET TO W 2ND STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 510 FEET OF THE N PINE STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE EAST
EDGE OF THE BRICK PAVING ON W 1ST STREET, AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE W 2ND STREET INTERSECTION.
7 S ELMWOOD AVENUE - ROCKINGHAM ROAD TO BOIES AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET OF THE S ELMWOOD AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT
THE NORTH EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING ON ROCKINGHAM ROAD AND EXTENDING TO THE INTERSECTION OF BOIES AVENUE. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION
SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE FULL RADIUS OF ALL BOIES AVENUE INTERSECTION CORNERS, ENDING AT THE RADIUS RETURNS BOTH EAST AND WEST OF THE
INTERSECTION.
8 JACKSON AVENUE - S FARRAGUT STREET TO S BIRCHWOOD AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET OF THE JACKSON AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
CONCRETE AND ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE S FARRAGUT STREET AND JACKSON AVENUE INTERSECTION AND EXTENDING EAST TO THE WEST
SIDE OF THE S BIRCHWOOD AVENUE ASPHALT PAVING.
9 N RIPLEY STREET - W 46TH STREET TO COLONY DRIVE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET OF THE N RIPLEY STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON W 46TH STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE TRANSITION LINE OF ASPHALT AND CONCRETE PAVING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
COLONY DRIVE.
10 W GARFIELD STREET AND FAIR AVENUE - SHERIDAN STREET TO W 30TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 325 FEET OF THE W GARFIELD STREET CORRIDOR AND
APPROXIMATELY 865 FEET OF THE FAIR AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF W GARFIELD
STREET AND SHERIDAN STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE FAIR AVENUE INTERSECTION. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND NORTH ON
FAIR AVENUE TO THE SOUTH EDGE OF E 30TH. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE FULL RADIUS OF BOTH E 29TH STREET INTERSECTION
CORNERS, ENDING AT THE TANGENT POINTS (PC AND PT) OF THE INTERSECTION.
11 IOWA STREET - E GARFIELD STREET TO E 29TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 333 FEET OF THE IOWA STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH
EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E GARFIELD STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E 29TH STREET.
12 FARNAM STREET - E GARFIELD STREET TO E 29TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 335 FEET OF THE FARNAM STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E GARFIELD STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E 29TH STREET.
13 E GARFIELD STREET - JEFFERSON AVENUE TO GRAND AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET OF THE E GARFIELD STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
EAST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON JEFFERSON AVENUE AND EXTENDING TO THE WEST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON GRAND AVENUE.
14 E DENISON AVENUE - ARLINGTON AVENUE TO TREMONT AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 345 FEET OF THE E DENISON AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
WEST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON TREMONT AVENUE AND EXTENDING WEST TO THE INTERSECTION OF ARLINGTON AVENUE. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY
APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE FULL RADIUS OF ALL ARLINGTON AVENUE INTERSECTION CORNERS, ENDING AT THE RADIUS RETURNS NORTH, SOUTH, AND
WEST OF THE INTERSECTION.
City of Davenport
Department: Development & Neighborhood Services Action / Date
Contact Info: Laura Berkley | 563-888-3553 6/17/2026
Subject:
Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case REZ26-03 being the request of Be Tran to rezone 1703
North Division Street from R-4C Single-Family and Two-Family Central Residential Zoning
District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. [Ward 4]
Recommendation:
Consider the Ordinance.
Background:
The subject property is zoned R-4C Single Family and Two-Family Central Residential District.
The site is currently a single-family home. The purpose of the rezoning to C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District is to open a nail salon in the existing structure and install signage for the
proposed business. The applicant is proposing a Zoning Map Amendment because their plan
exceeds the regulations for home-based businesses.
Why is a Zoning Map Amendment Required?
The City does not allow a commercial business to operate in a residential district unless it can
comply with the City's and State's regulations for home-based business. State of Iowa Code
414.33 states that a city shall not probit a no-impact home-based business. However, the city
can establish reasonable regulations for home-based businesses (aka zoning and licensing
regulations). Staff believe that the applicant does not meet the standards for home-based
business or no-impact home-based business due to the applicant's desire for a sign and the
structure will not be a home for the applicant.
Plan & Zoning Commission Recommendation
At its May 5, 2026, meeting, the City Plan and Zoning Commission voted to forward Case
REZ26-03 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the listed findings
and condition.
Findings
1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan,
which identifies the property as Commercial Node and Urban Corridor.
2. The proposed zoning map amendment to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District is
compatible with the zoning of nearby property.
3. The request maintains compatibility with the established neighborhood character.
4. The proposed zoning map amendment promotes the public health, safety, and welfare
of the City.
5. The proposed map amendment creates limited new nonconformities.
Condition
1. A minimum of two clearly delineated parking stalls shall be provided on the property.
The staff report from the May 5, 2026, Plan and Zoning Commission meeting is attached.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Plan and Zoning Commission Staff Report
3. Application
4. Maps
5. Letter of Support
6. Public Notice-Committee of the Whole
7. Public Notice-Plan & Zoning Commission
ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE FOR CASE REZ26-03 BEING THE REQUEST OF BE TRAN TO REZONE 1703 NORT
DIVISION STREET FROM R-4C SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT TO C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA:
Section 1. The following described units of Scott County, Iowa real estate are hereby rezoned to “C-1
Neighborhood Commercial District.”
The West 1/2 of Lot 12 in Block 13 in Sturdevant’s Map of Town Lots (or First Addition) to the
City of Davenport, Iowa.
Commonly known as: 1703 N. Division Street, Davenport, IA 52804, Parcel H0005-12.
Section 2. That the following findings and condition are hereby imposed upon said rezoning:
Findings
1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies
the property as Commercial Node and Urban Corridor.
2. The proposed zoning map amendment to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District is compatible with
the zoning of nearby property.
3. The request maintains compatibility with the established neighborhood character.
4. The proposed zoning map amendment promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of the City.
5. The proposed map amendment creates limited new nonconformities.
Condition
1. A minimum of two clearly delineated parking stalls shall be provided on the property.
Section 3. At its May 5, 2026, meeting, the City Plan and Zoning Commission voted to forward Case
REZ26-03 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the listed findings and
condition.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any of the provisions of this ordinance are for any reason illegal or void,
then the lawful provisions of this ordinance, which are separable from said unlawful provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect, the same as if the ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
First Consideration ______________________________
Second Consideration __________________________
Approved ___________________________________
Published in the Quad-City Times on _____________________________
Attest:
__________________________ __________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Subject: [EXT] Case REZ25-03 - Rezoning
4/27/2026 9:30:57 AM
Sent:
Good morning,
I live at 1628 N Division St, Davenport IA 52804. I am excited for the homeowner at 1703 N Division St request to start
a small business within their home at their location. My only major concern is parking, are they going to be parking on w
17th st near the current residence? Are they only going to be parking on the cement behind the residence which will only
allow 3-4 vehicles at a time, are they expanding parking? If it gets busy during peak and rush hours on N Division St, is
it going to cause congestion at that intersection due to the business running at that location?
I have lived at this location for many years and seen multiple accidents occur at the intersection of W 17th and N
Division St, are they going to be told to turn into W 17th and exit back onto N Division St? Will the customers have to
go down W 17th and go behind DG Market up Madison St or Sturdevant St towards Locust St? Are the customers going
to be using the additional parking at the nearby businesses?
I am excited for the homeowner starting a business at their current location but I have concerns with parking and traffic.
There are many drivers that come up the hill on the other side rather quickly and you are blind to it if you cross onto N
Division St heading to the other side of W 17th St when N Division drivers are going northbound to the 5 points
intersection. This has caused many accidents where I saw cars totalled, are the customers and current homeowner aware
of this and will something be done to avoid this traffic congestion at that intersection?
Thank you,
Neighbor
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE | COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
To: All property owners within 200 feet of the subject propert y located at 1703 N Division St
LC FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP
1987 SPRUCE HILLS DR
BETTENDORF IA 52722 -2624
Committee of the Whole Public Hearing Meeting
Date: 05/20/2026 Time: 5: 30 PM
Location: Community Room | Davenport Police Department | 416 North Harrison Street
What is this About?
This notice is being sent to inform you that a neighborhood meeting and a public hearing will be held for a Rezoning
Request . The subject propert y is currently zoned R -4C Single -Family and Two -Family Residential District . The request
is to rezon e the property to C -1 Neighborhood Commercial District . The purpose is to open a 1 -char nail salon at the
property with a sign.
Request/Case Description
Request of Be Tran to rezone 1703 N. Division St., from R -4C Single - Family and Two -Family Central Residential Zoning
District to C -1 Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District. [Ward 4]
At its May 05, 2026 meeting, the Plan and Zoning Commission recommended Case REZ26 -03 be forwarded to the City
Council with a recommendation for approval subject to the listed findings and conditions.
Findings:
1. The zoning map amendment is consistent with the Davenport +2035 Land Use Plan, which identifies the
property as Commercial Node and Urban Corridor.
2. The proposed zoning map amendment to C -1 Neighborhood Commercial District is compatible with the
zoning of nearby property.
3. The request maintains compatibility with the established neighborhood character.
4. The proposed zoning map amendment promotes the public health, safety, and welfare of the City.
5. The proposed map amendment creates limited new nonconformities.
Conditions:
1. A minimum of two clearly delineated parking shall be provided on the property.
What are the Next Steps after the Neighborhood Meeting and Public Hearing?
The public hearing on the above matter is scheduled for 5:30pm or as soon thereafter on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
in the Police Department Community Room, 416 North Harrison Street , Davenport, Iowa.
Would You Like to Submit an Official Comment?
You may submit written comments on the above item or attend the public hearing to express your views, or both.
Written comments may be sent via email to mayor.info@davenportiowa.com or mailed to the Development and
Neighborhood Services Department, at the below address, no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the public hearing.
All written comments and protests already received will be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee
of the Whole meeting can be viewed live at www.davenportiowa.com/watchlive.
Interpretive services are available at no charge. Servicios interpretativos libres estan disponibles. TTY: (563) 326 -6145
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE | PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION
To: All property owners within 200 feet of 1703 N Division Street
Neighborhood Meeting
Date: 4/132026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 1703 N Division Street
Plan & Zoning Commission Public Hearing Meeting
Date: 4/14/2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers | City Hall | 226 West 4th Street
What is this About?
This notice is being sent to inform you that a neighborhood meeting and a public hearing will be
held for a request to rezone 1703 N Division Street from R4-C Single-Family and Two Family
Central Residential District to C-1 Neghborhood Commercial Zoning District. The rezoning is
proposed to facilitate the development of a nail salon in the existing house on 1703 N Division St.
The rezoning is proposed to allow the owner to erect signage on the building.
The applicant is required to host a neighborhood meeting to address concerns of their neighbors.
All stakeholders, property owners, tenants, buisness owners, and more are invited to 1703 N
Division St to discuss with the owner about the proposed changes.
Requests/Case Descriptions:
Case REZ26-03: Case REZ26-03: Request of Be Tran to rezone 1703 N. Division St., from R-4C
Single-Family and Two-Family Central Residential Zoning District to C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial Zoning District.
What are the Next Steps after the Neighborhood Meeting and Public Hearing?
The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a formal public hearing at their meeting on April 14,
2026. The Plan and Zoning Commission will vote (provide a recommendation) to the City Council
at their meeting on May 05, 2026. The Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the
City Council, which will then hold its own public hearing. You will receive a notice of the City
Council’s public hearing. For the specific dates and times of subsequent meetings, please contact
the Development & Neighborhood Services Department.
Would You Like to Submit an Official Comment?
As a neighboring property owner, you may have an interest in commenting on the proposed
request via email or in person at the public hearing. Send written comments to
planning@davenportiowa.com (no later than 12:00 PM one day before the public hearing) or to:
Planning, 1200 E 46th St, Davenport IA 52807.
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6198. Interpretive services are available at no charge. Servicios interpretativos libres estan
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City of Davenport
Department: Development & Neighborhood Services Action / Date
Contact Info: Laura Berkley, Matt Werderitch | 563-888-3553, 6/17/2026
563-888-2221
Subject:
Resolution approving Case F26-06 being the request of Daniels Investment Limited Company
for a final plat of Brady Plaza First Addition, a 4-lot subdivision on 8.47 acres located at 3562
Brady Street. [Ward 7]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The applicant is requesting approval of a four-lot subdivision to replat an existing commercial
development. The proposed subdivision is intended to facilitate future property transactions by
reconfiguring lot boundaries to place the commercial building occupied by Stuff Etc. on a single
lot, create a separate lot containing the Azteca 4 and EZ Money tenants, and establish a new
outlot located south of the primary driveway entrance along Brady Street.
Plan and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Plan and Zoning Commission reviewed Case F26-06 at its April 14, 2026, meeting and
recommended approval subject to the listed findings and conditions:
Findings
1. The final plat conforms to the comprehensive plan Davenport +2035.
2. The final plat prepares the area for future development.
3. The final plat (with conditions recommended by City Staff) will achieve consistency with
subdivision requirements.
Conditions
1. That the surveyor sign the plat.
2. That the utility providers sign the plat when their easement needs have been met.
3. Note 7 shall be revised to reflect C-2 zoning. A rezoning ordinance does not need to be
referenced for this property.
4. A note shall be added granting cross access to lots within this subdivision.
5. Add a note stating "Stormwater Detention and water quality is not required with the
subdivision, but may be required upon development of the lot."
6. Provide maintenance and repair agreements for shared laterals serving any structures
on newly created lots, including the original lot. Providing an existing document to this
effect satisfies this requirement.
The April 14, 2026, Plan and Zoning Commission staff report is attached.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Final Plat
3. Application
4. Maps
5. Plan & Zoning Commission Staff Report
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman Lienen.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving Case F26-06 being the request of Daniels Investment Limited Company for a
final plat of Brady Plaza First Addition, a 4-lot subdivision on 8.47 acres located at 3562 Brady Street.
WHEREAS, the Plan and Zoning Commission reviewed Case F26-06 at its April 14, 2026, meeting and
recommended approval subject to the listed findings and conditions:
Findings
1. The final plat conforms to the comprehensive plan Davenport +2035.
2. The final plat prepares the area for future development.
3. The final plat (with conditions recommended by City Staff) will achieve consistency with subdivision
requirements.
Conditions
1. That the surveyor signs the plat.
2. That the utility providers sign the plat when their easement needs have been met.
3. Note 7 shall be revised to reflect C-2 zoning. A rezoning ordinance does not need to be referenced
for this property.
4. A note shall be added granting cross access to lots within this subdivision.
5. Add a note stating, "Stormwater Detention and water quality is not required with the subdivision
but may be required upon development of the lot."
6. Provide maintenance and repair agreements for shared laterals serving any structures on newly
created lots, including the original lot. Providing an existing document to this effect satisfies this
requirement.
WHEREAS, the conditions will be added to the plat and/or provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the final
flat of Brady Plaza First Addition to the City of Davenport, being a Replat of Lot 2 of Vera French 2nd
Addition, part of J.G. Baker First Addition, located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 13, Township
78 North, Range 3 East of the 5th p.m., Scott County, Iowa, be and the same is hereby approved and
accepted; and the dedication for public street purposes and the granting of easements as shown on
said plat are accepted and confirmed by the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk of said City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Deputy City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to certify the adoption of this Resolution on said plat as required by law.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
FINAL PLAT
BRADY PLAZA FIRST ADDITION
TO THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 2
OF VERA FRENCH 2ND ADDITION, PART OF J.G. BAKER
FIRST ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 78 NORTH, RANGE
3 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA.
PRJ-5855
E. 37TH STREET (50')
(S89° 46'E) (818.79') 818.79' SET MAG NAIL
N87° 47' 38"E 418.92' N87° 47' 38"E 125.00'
154.00' (N89° 48'E) (125.00')
(414.84')
N87° 42' 14"E 274.87' #4 REBAR W/ RED (128.96') #4 REBAR W/ RED NOTES:
(S00° 59' 18"W) (90.00')
CAP #10135 CAP #10135
N02° 16' 08"W 164.11'
#4 REBAR W/ RED 1. MEASUREMENTS ARE SHOWN IN FEET AND DECIMAL PARTS THEREOF.
CAP #10135
ADJOINER: 2. ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES SHALL BE LOCATED WITHIN EASEMENTS OR PUBLIC
N02° 16' 08"W 164.09'
(125.67')
PEUGH FAMILY LP RIGHT-OF-WAY.
N01° 31' 22"W 90.01'
LOT 2
(125') LOT 3
(N00° 12'E) (164.11')
3. COMPARE THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS PLAT WITH THE DEED, ABSTRACT OR
0.580 ACRES 165.00' (165') CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; ALSO COMPARE ALL POINTS BEFORE BUILDING BY
LOT 1, VERA FRENCH 2ND SAME, AND AT ONCE REPORT ANY DIFFERENCE.
ADDITION #4 REBAR
1. Owner: 85.
)
(403.6')
4. THIS SURVEY IS NOT VALID WITHOUT THE SURVEYOR'S SIGNATURE AND SEAL.
ADJOINER: 77' 5. ALL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF
Daniels Investment Limited Co. DLB LLLP 0"W DAVENPORT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
) (1
4350 Westown Pkwy Ste 100 0' 1 (S89° 48') (107.89') 6. BLANKET EASEMENTS GRANTED FOR SEWER, WATER, GAS, ELECTRIC,
°4 154.00' N87° 48' 11"E 107.89'
TELEPHONE, AND CABLE T.V. SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL STRUCTURES WITHIN
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 (S3
0 LOT 2, VERA FRENCH
SET MAG NAIL
N87° 48' 11"E
SET MAG NAIL
180.00' THE LOT WHERE THE STRUCTURE IS LOCATED. CHANGES IN THE PLAT WHICH
81.89' SET MAG NAIL
LOT 2, VERA FRENCH 65.34' AFFECT THE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY FACILITIES ARE TO BE REVIEWED AND
2ND ADDITION
HOUSING 1ST ADDITION
' 65.00' LOT 3 APPROVED BY THE AFFECTED UTILITIES AND ANY CHANGE WHICH RESULT IN
(125.67')
(125')
.69
185
LOT 4 THE RELOCATION OF THE UTILITY FACILITIES SHALL BE AT THE EXPENSE OF
0.264 ACRES THE PARTY REQUESTING THE CHANGE.
ADJOINER: 7"E N02° 12' 22"W
2. Engineer: VERA FRENCH COMMONS 5' 2 7. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED C-3, CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
°1
Townsend Engineering N28 SET MAG NAIL S87° 48' 11"W 173.30'
AND SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE ZONING CONDITIONS AS OUTLINED IN
ORDINANCE 2021-105.
2224 East 12th Street N87° 31' 53"E (392.37')
8. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS IN FLOOD ZONE X, AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARD,
(40.00') 40.03' (221.67')
Davenport, Iowa 52803 (653.57') AS SHOWN ON FEMA FIRM PANEL #19163C0365H, DATED 4/11/2024.
#4 REBAR W/ RED
Ph: (563) 386-4236 #4 REBAR W/ RED 4' 9. NO CONSTRUCTION IS PROPOSED WITH THIS FINAL PLAT.
(100.53')
CAP #10135 CAP #10135
ION 120.67'
HIGHWAY #61
IT 10. SIDEWALK WILL BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE DEVELOPERS OF INDIVIDUAL
LOT 1 ADD LOTS OR WHEN SO ORDERED BY THE CITY. MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALKS IS
LOT 5 T
R 1S S03° 40' 59"W 286.5
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS.
(100')
7.133 ACRES AKE
3. Surveyor: B
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11. TOTAL AREA IS 368,804 S.F. OR 8.467 ACRES.
(N1° 04'E) (750.0') (750.15') 750.13'
J
Jerry D. Rogers N87° 41' 36"E 218.00'
(644.37')
BRADY STREET
2224 East 12th Street SET MAG NAIL
N01° 27' 09"W 100.00'
Davenport, Iowa 52803 LOT 4
9') 752.99'
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3'
Ph: (563) 386-4236 0.490 ACRES
N01° 32' 17"W 300.05' (100.53') 100.5
(S6° 09'W) (752.9
LOT 6
4. Attorney: DOC. #2012-024991
(100')
Timothy C. Hogan #4 REBAR 1.14' NORTHWEST
N87° 41' 33"E 635.17' S87° 41' 33"W 209.00' (209')
(635.37')
Hogan Law Office APPROVAL SIGNATURES:
(100')
1717 Ingersoll Avenue, Suite 200 (100.53')
MAYOR DATE:
S01° 27' 09"E 100.00'
Des Moines, Iowa 50309 ADJOINER:
KALANTARI, ROBERT B
Phone: 515-279-9059 LOT 7 100.53' CITY CLERK DATE:
(100')
#5 REBAR 1.95'
NORTH 200.00' (200') X CHAIRMAN PLAN & ZONE DATE:
S87° 41' 29"W 184.49' X FND. CUT "X"
(625.37') 384.49'
384.48' SET CUT "X"
N87° 41' 29"E 142.95' (142.95') N87° 41' 29"E 768.97' (769.32') CENTURY LINK DATE:
ADJOINER:
S00° 50' 15"W 100.14'
1 1/2" PIPE
GAYLORD MICHAEL J
EAST 1/2 LOT 8 ADJOINER: (100.53') IOWA - AMERICAN WATER COMPANY DATE:
SARAH INVESTMENTS LLC
(100')
N01° 25' 21"W 199.99'
MEDIACOM DATE:
#5 REBAR X
N87° 40' 41"E 379.50' FND. CUT "X"
2.14' NORTH
(760.32') (380.16') MIDAMERICAN ENERGY DATE:
(100')
ADJOINER: 1 1/2" PIPE APPROVED SUBJECT TO ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD M.E.C.
380.53'
(100.53') 100.4
JUST BE HOME LLC
S01° 07' 30"E 99.38' (100')
7'
ADJOINER:
METRONET DATE:
LOT 9 TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
THE MEASURED BEARINGS SHOWN
HEREON ARE BASED ON THE US STATE DOC. #1991-008647
PLANE COORDINATE SYSTEM, IOWA (100')
SOUTH ZONE (1402) GEOID 12A, NAD 83
(375.66') N87° 45' 57"E 371.07'
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ADJOINER: S87° 35' 50"W 380.02' (380.1 (N89° 48'W) (751.32') 751.09
#4 REBAR LOT 10, J.G. BAKER 1ST
HECKER CREEK CONDOS ADDITION
LEGEND: ADJOINER: PART OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3 LOT 1, FISHER AND I hereby certify that this land surveying document was prepared and
PART OF LOT 1 FISHER & CUTFORTH FISHER & FISHER'S 3RD AND S
DEED DIMENSION = (0.00')
ADDITION
FISHER 5TH ADDITION
ADJOINER: E DL U the related survey work was performed by me or under my direct
FIELD DIMENSION = 0.00' FISHER'S 3RD ADDITION MANAGEMENT personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Land Surveyor
FIREWORK LEASING LLC LICEN YOR under the laws of the State of Iowa.
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MONUMENTS FOUND: GROUP LLC ADJOINER:
AS NOTED = ADJOINER: ADJOINER: CADET 23 LLC S
MONUMENTS SET: ADDWEN INVESTMENTS LLC ADDWEN INVESTMENTS LLC
#5 REBAR W/ PINK CAP #8860 = JERRY D. ROGERS Date
Iowa License Number: 8860
BOUNDARY LINE = IO WA My license renewal date is December 31, 2027
FENCE LINE =
Pages or sheets covered by this seal: 1
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City of Davenport
Department: Community & Economic Development Action / Date
Contact Info: Bruce Berger | 563-326-7769 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a five-year Hilltop Campus Village Performance Agreement and
authorizing the City Administrator and/or designee(s) to take such actions and execute such
documents as may be necessary to implement the agreement. [Wards 3, 4, & 5]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) is an Iowa Urban Main Street organization and has been
involved in preserving, restoring, redeveloping, and revitalizing the Hilltop area since 2009.
Also, since that time, the City of Davenport has provided annual funding for these efforts, with
a particular focus on encouraging the sustainability and expansion of existing businesses, the
attraction of new businesses, and redevelopment of available buildings and sites, all with a
focus on historic rehabilitation, strengthening the tax base, and revitalizing the Hilltop area.
With the expiration of the current four-year agreement in June, the HCV seeks to renew the
scope of work with a new five-year agreement. The term would run from July 2026 through
June 2031 with incremental escalators built into the five-year schedule. The HCV also receives
funding from other community partners, including St. Ambrose University and Palmer College of
Chiropractic. The HCV pursues other grant sources as well, often for specific projects or
matching funds.
Funding for this five-year agreement would come from remaining funds in the Hilltop TIF.
Approval of this item will authorize staff to execute the new agreement and any other
administrative steps necessary to carry this out.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Agreement
3. Hilltop Campus Village Map
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman Lienen.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving a five-year Hilltop Campus Village Performance Agreement and authorizing
the City Administrator and/or designee(s) to take such actions and execute such documents as may
be necessary to implement the agreement.
WHEREAS, the Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) was formed in 2009 and operates as an Iowa Urban Main
Street organization in the Hilltop area of Davenport; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided annual funding to HCV under a performance agreement since that
time to encourage the sustainability and expansion of existing businesses, the attraction of new
businesses, and redevelopment of available buildings and sites, all with a focus on historic
rehabilitation, strengthening the tax base, and revitalizing the Hilltop area; and
WHEREAS, the HCV and the City desire to renew the Performance Agreement for a five-year term
using remaining Hilltop TIF funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a five-
year Hilltop Campus Village Performance Agreement is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator and/or designee(s) are hereby authorized to
take such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to implement the agreement.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
This Performance Agreement is entered into effective the 1st day of July, 2026 by and between Hilltop Campus Village
(HCV) and the City of Davenport (City).
1. Purpose: The purpose of this Performance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is to outline the
activities/services/responsibilities to be provided by HCV in return for the funding approved by the City Council.
The City understands the purpose of the HCV is to preserve, restore, redevelop, and revitalize the Hilltop
Campus Village Main Street Iowa district in Davenport to sustain and grow its historic, cultural, and economic
environment.
2. Scope of Work: HCV shall complete the activities outlined in the Scope of Work attached as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference. A map of the HCV area and the HCV Strategic Plan are also attached for
reference.
3. Term of Agreement: This five-year Performance Agreement shall commence July 1, 2026 and terminate June
30, 2031, subject to annual budget approval by the City Council.
4. Annual Payments: Per the details included in Exhibit A, annual, bi-annual, or quarterly payments will be made
upon satisfactory performance based upon the following payment schedule:
FY 2027 (July 2026-June 2027) $12,500
FY 2028 $14,500
FY 2029 $16,000
FY 2030 $17,500
FY 2031 $19,000
5. Termination/Amendment: This Agreement may be terminated or amended prior to June 30, 2031 by mutual
written consent of all parties to the Agreement and upon completion of the obligations of any activities under
this Agreement. In addition, the HCV may terminate the Agreement after 30 days written notice upon failure of
the City to provide funding. Similarly, the City may terminate the Agreement after 30 days written notice if the
HCV fails to substantially complete the activities in the Scope of Work.
6. Accountability: HCV shall submit an annual report no later than July 15 annually for the previous fiscal year,
summarizing its activities in the Scope of Work.
7. Severability: Should any portion of this Agreement be judicially determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the
remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect, and any party may renegotiate the terms
affected by the severance.
8. Notices: All notices, requests, demands, or other communications, provided for by this Agreement, shall be in
writing and be either hand-delivered, emailed to the Director of the HCV and the City Chief Financial Officer
and/or to their designee(s), or mailed to same at the address noted below the signature.
9. Waiver: No action or forbearance on the part of either party shall constitute a waiver of any of the covenants or
conditions set forth herein, unless given in writing, and no such waiver shall constitute a waiver of future strict
compliance with the same or any covenants or conditions of the Agreement.
10. No Third Party Rights: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating or giving rise to any rights to
any third party or any person other than the parties hereto.
11. Not a Joint Venture: Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating or constituting the relationship
of a partnership, joint venture, (or other association of any kind or agent and principal relationship) between the
parties hereto. Each party shall be deemed to be an independent entity acting toward the mutual benefits
expected to be derived here from. No party, unless otherwise specifically provided for herein, has the authority
to enter into any contract or create an obligation or liability on behalf of, in the name of, or binding upon
another party to this Agreement.
12. Entire Agreement: This instrument contains the entire Agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all
previous agreements between the parties, either oral or written. This Agreement may only be amended by an
agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver change, modification,
extension or discharge is sought.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first written above.
City of Davenport, Iowa Hilltop Campus Village
By: ___________________________________ By: ____________________________________
Tim Gleason, City Administrator Brian Kramer, Director
226 W. 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801 122 E. 15th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52803
Tim.Gleason@davenportiowa.com brian@hilltopcampusvillage.org
EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK
1. Mission: The purpose of the Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) is to encourage existing businesses to reinvest in their
property, attract new businesses to occupy vacant buildings, and redevelop available sites, all with a focus on
historic restoration and preservation, thus stimulating overall investment, strengthening the tax base, and
revitalizing the Hilltop area.
2. Geography: The HCV boundaries are roughly from 5th to Lombard and from Perry to Ripley, with the added area
of the St. Ambrose campus as far west as Gaines Street and includes the south side of W. Locust Street (see HCV
map for reference).
3. Scope of Services: The Director and/or one or more designated committees shall use this funding as leverage in
applying for, soliciting, and/or otherwise pursuing grant funding primarily for capital projects, including but not
limited to installation of street lighting or other infrastructure improvements, greenspace enhancement (trees
and landscaping), signage to assist storefront businesses, new construction, redevelopment and historic
renovation, and the creation of urban gardens. It is understood that the administrative costs of HCV are eligible
for direct use of these dollars.
4. Outcomes and Deliverables: HCV will report on performance at least annually, within the 15 days of the close
of the City’s Fiscal Year (June 30) to ensure continuing progress and relevance to the improvement of the Hilltop
area. Measurements of success will include:
The number of businesses opened and closed and employment changes therefrom in the HCV area;
The number and amount of building permits issued for commercial and mixed-use projects in the HCV
area;
The number and conveyance amount of sales of commercial property in the HCV area;
A summary of the activities of the four HCV subcommittees during the grant period (Design, Promotion,
Economic Development, and Organizational);
Annual award of grant funding for projects described in the scope of services in an amount to equal at
least 1.5 times the amount of annual funding awarded to HCV by the City through this Performance
Agreement (Report narrative must describe the project, budget, and funding sources. Projects shall be
counted in the year in which the funding is awarded, rather than upon completion).
City of Davenport
Department: Development & Neighborhood Services Action / Date
Contact Info: Matt Werderitch | 563-888-2221 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution setting a Public Hearing on establishing an access easement on City-owned property
located south of West 39th Street and east of Wisconsin Avenue (Parcel T1735-01), David W.
Oberbroeckling Trust and Julia A. Oberbroeckling Trust, Petitioners. [Ward 2]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The Oberbroecklings own farm land east of Wisconsin Avenue north and south of Duck Creek
(Parcels T1749-01 and T1749-02). While access to the farmland is available from Wisconsin
Avenue, the northeast portion of the property crosses both Duck Creek and Cardinal Creek,
making access challenging. The Oberbroecklings have requested a farm access easement from
West 39th Street. The proposed access easement would be 40 feet wide on the west side of
Parcel T1735-01. There is an existing access easement for the property at 4955 West 39th
Street. The granting of the farm access easement would be on the condition that the current
property owner of 4955 West 39th Street consent to the easement.
Adoption of this Resolution will set for a Public Hearing to be held at the Committee of the
Whole Meeting on July 1, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Davenport
City Hall, 226 West 4th Street.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Proposed Easement Agreement
3. Existing Easement Agreement
4. Map
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman Lienen.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION setting a Public Hearing on the proposed establishment of an access easement on City-
owned property located south of West 39th Street and east of Wisconsin Avenue (Parcel T1735- 01),
David W. Oberbroecking Trust and Julia A. Oberbroecking Trust, Petitioners.
WHEREAS, the David W. Oberbroecking Trust and the Julia A. Oberbroecking Trust have requested a
forty-foot-wide farm access easement over City-owned property in order to farm and maintain their
property; and
WHEREAS, Iowa law requires a city to hold a Public Hearing prior to the granting of a perpetual
easement on city-owned real property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a Public
Hearing on the proposed establishment of an access easement on City-owned property located south
of West 39th Street and east of Wisconsin Avenue (Parcel T1735-01), David W. Oberbroecking Trust
and Julia A. Oberbroecking Trust, Petitioners, shall be held at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on
July 1, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Davenport City Hall, 226 West 4th
Street.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Prepared By & Return To: Brooks Law Firm, P.C. Kelli Golinghorst, 202 N. 2nd St. Suite A, Eldridge,
IA 52748, Phone: (563) 285-9600
EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Agreement made this ______ day of ___________, 2026, between City of Davenport (“City”) and
the David W. Oberbroeckling Trust and the Julia A. Oberbroeckling Trust, (“Oberbroeckling”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, City owns certain property more particularly described as Exhibit A (hereinafter
referred to as “Parcel A”); and
WHEREAS, Oberbroeckling owns a tract of land described on Exhibit A (hereinafter described as
“Parcel B”); and
WHEREAS, Oberbroeckling has requested that the City grant a perpetual easement for access to
Parcel B across a 40-foot wide North/South strip along the westernmost edge of Parcel A; and
WHEREAS, City has agreed to grant the Easement, which is shown in Exhibit B, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference (shown as the “Easement”), subject to and in accordance with the
following terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this
Easement Agreement, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Easement. City hereby grants to Oberbroeckling over, along and across a 40-foot wide
North/South strip along the westernmost edge of Parcel A a perpetual easement for ingress and
egress to Parcel B from West 39th Street in the City of Davenport, Scott County, Iowa for farm
equipment traffic associated with the farming of crops situated upon Parcel B, as more
particularly shown in Exhibit B attached hereto.
2. Liability. Oberbroeckling will be responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and hold City
harmless from any liability, claims or damages suffered or incurred by City in connection with
the use of said access Easement or which may result from granting by City of said rights and
privileges set forth in this Easement Agreement, including without limitation any loss, claim,
damages or liability relating to the railroad crossing. Oberbroeckling shall indemnify, defend
and hold City harmless from and against any and all loss, costs, or damage and any liabilities,
claims and actions, with reference to its use of the Easement.
3. Maintenance. The City shall not be responsible for any repairs, maintenance, snow removal
and care as necessary on the Easement. The City shall not be responsible for any expenses
associated with the railroad crossing.
4. Liability Insurance. Oberbroeckling will obtain a liability insurance policy covering the
Easement and will name City as an additional insured on such liability policy covering the
Easement area.
5. Existing Easement Holder. Oberbroeckling shall share the Easement with the other existing
easement holder and shall not block, destroy, unreasonably interfere, or strictly limit the
existing easement holder’s right to use or access its own easement over, along and across a part
of Parcel A.
6. Covenant Running with Land. The Easement herein shall be deemed a covenant running with
the land and extending to the benefit of the heirs, successors and assigns of Oberbroeckling and
the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Easement Agreement as of the date first
set forth above.
CITY OF DAVENPORT
By__________________________ ______________________________
David W. Oberbroeckling, Trustee
______________________________
Julia A. Oberbroeckling, Trustee
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF SCOTT
On this ___ day of __________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for
said State, personally appeared _________________________________, to me personally known, who,
being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the ___________________ of the City of Davenport; that
said instrument was signed on behalf of said City by authority of its City Council; and that the
said_______________________ as such officer acknowledged that execution of said instrument to be the
voluntary act and deed of said City, by it and by him voluntarily executed.
_______________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF SCOTT
On this ___ day of __________________, 2026, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for
said State, personally appeared David W. Oberbroeckling, Trustee of the David W. Oberbroeckling Trust
and Julia A. Oberbroeckling, Trustee of the Julia A. Oberbroeckling Trust to me known, to be the identical
persons named in and who executed the forgoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the
same as their voluntary act and deed.
_______________________________________
Signature of Notary Public
Exhibit A
Parcel A
Lots 2 and 10 in the Subdivision knowns as Henry Miller’s or Miller and Witherwax’s Subdivision
Parcel B
A 16 acre tract of land described as follows, to-wit: All of Lot 11, consisting of ten acres, more or less, and
the south 6 acres of Lot 6 of Miller and Witherwax's Subdivision to the Southwest Quarter of Section 17,
in Township 78 North, Range 3 East of the 5th P.M. Also the right-of-way over the South l6-1/2 feet of the
Southwest Quarter of said Section 17 in Township and Range aforesaid.
Exhibit B
40’ wide easement
for ingress and
egress
Parcel A
Parcel B
City of Davenport
Department: Community & Economic Development Action / Date
Contact Info: Bruce Berger | 563-326-7769 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving redevelopment assistance along the Rockingham Road corridor through
the Commercial DREAM Program using federal Community Development Block Grant funds.
[Wards 1 & 3]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
To support redevelopment along the Rockingham Road commercial corridor, the City is
proposing to concentrate federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in this
area through the Commercial DREAM Project. The City plans to invest $650,000 in CDBG funds
to improve building conditions, eliminate blight, and encourage economic investment and
revitalization along the corridor.
Community and Economic Development staff recently completed a survey of the corridor and
determined that a sufficient number of properties exhibit blighting conditions to qualify the area
as a "blighted area" under federal funding requirements. The attached map identifies the
surveyed area and illustrates the boundaries of the 100-year and 500-year floodplains. Due to
federal regulatory changes that took effect in 2024, properties located within these floodplain
areas are not eligible to receive CDBG assistance and are therefore excluded from participation
in the program. The Rockingham Road boundaries are from the intersection of Rockingham
Road and Division Street west to the intersection of Rockingham Road and Ricker Hill Road.
The Commercial DREAM Project provides grants to eligible property owners to correct visible
blighting conditions on commercial buildings. Eligible improvements must address deterioration
or conditions that are visible to the public from a street, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way.
A notice will be mailed to all eligible property owners within the project area to notify them of
the funding opportunity. The application period is anticipated to open on July 1, 2026.
Eligible applicants include owners of commercial, industrial, and mixed-use buildings. For
mixed-use properties, the primary use of the building must be commercial, industrial, or retail in
nature; buildings that are primarily residential are not eligible. Because the program is funded
with federal CDBG dollars, all construction work must comply with applicable federal labor
standards, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Eligible Improvements
Improvements must correct deteriorated, blighted, damaged, or otherwise rundown building
conditions. Examples include:
• Window and door replacement
• Siding repair or replacement
• Exterior painting
• Masonry and brickwork repairs
• Awnings attached to the building
• Exterior building lighting
• Repair or replacement of deteriorated roofs that are visible from a public street or
sidewalk
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Rockingham Road Corridor Commercial DREAM Map
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman Lienen.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving redevelopment assistance along the Rockingham Road corridor through the
Commercial DREAM Program using federal Community Development Block Grant funds.
WHEREAS, the City plans to invest $650,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to improve
building conditions, eliminate blight, and encourage economic investment and revitalization along the
Rockingham Road corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed a survey of the corridor and determined that a sufficient number
of properties exhibit blighting conditions to qualify the area as a "blighted area" under federal funding
requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Commercial DREAM Project provides grants to eligible property owners to correct
visible blighting conditions on commercial buildings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that
redevelopment assistance along the Rockingham Road corridor through the Commercial DREAM
Program using federal Community Development Block Grant funds ishereby approved.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Gary Statz | 563-326-7754 6/17/2026
Subject:
Second Consideration: Ordinance amending Schedule V Four-Way Stop Intersections of Chapter
10.96 entitled "Schedules" of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, by adding 3rd Street and
Warren Street. [Ward 3]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background:
As part of the 3rd Street two-way conversion project, the traffic signals at 3rd Street and
Warren Street were removed because the volume of traffic was far less than what was required
by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Some parking near the corners was removed
to enhance visibility at the intersection. The stop signs on Warren are solar flashing signs and
there are plaques indicating two-way traffic on 3rd Street and the fact that cross traffic does
not stop.
Despite these efforts, there have been over a dozen crashes there in the past 7 months. Even
with the high crash count, the warrants are still not met for signal installation, so the best
option is to install an all-way stop. The new signs on 3rd Street will be flashing and will have
Stop Ahead signs in advance of them. Staff will continue to evaluate this intersection after the
all-way stop installation.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE V FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS OF CHAPTER 10.96
ENTITLED "SCHEDULES" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF DAVENPORT, IOWA, BY ADDING WEST 3RD
STREET AND WARREN STREET.
Section 1. That Schedule V Four-Way Stop Intersections of Chapter 10.96 entitled “Schedules” of the
Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended by adding the following.
West 3rd Street and Warren Street
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any of the provisions of this ordinance are for any reason illegal or void,
then the lawful provisions of this ordinance, which are separable from said unlawful provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect, the same as if the ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
First Consideration ______________________________
Second Consideration __________________________
Approved ___________________________________
Published in the Quad-City Times on _____________________________
Attest:
__________________________ __________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Fire Action / Date
Contact Info: Jeff VanderWiere | 563-326-7942 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving the Standards of Cover for the Davenport Fire Department's 2026
accreditation cycle. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The Davenport Fire Department has maintained accredited status since 2011 and is currently
undergoing its re-accreditation review process. As part of that process, accreditation assessors
have identified it as best practice for the City Council to review and formally approve the
Department's Standards of Cover.
The Standards of Cover is a comprehensive document that evaluates the community's risks,
service demands, and the Davenport Fire Department's capability to effectively address those
risks through its deployment, staffing, and response strategies.
Approval of this Resolution will formally accept the Davenport Fire Department's Standards of
Cover in support of the Department's continued commitment to excellence and its pursuit of re-
accreditation for the next five-year accreditation cycle.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Standards of Cover
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman Jobgen.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving the Standards of Cover for the Davenport Fire Department's 2026
accreditation cycle.
WHEREAS, the City of Davenport is committed to providing high-quality, effective, and efficient fire
suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education,
emergency management, and all-hazards response services to the residents, businesses, and visitors
of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Davenport Fire Department continually evaluates its service delivery system to ensure
that community risks, response capabilities, staffing, deployment strategies, and resource allocation
are aligned with the needs and expectations of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), through the Center for Public
Safety Excellence (CPSE), establishes nationally recognized standards and best practices for fire and
emergency service agencies seeking accreditation; and
WHEREAS, a Standards of Cover (SOC) is a comprehensive assessment and planning document that
evaluates community demographics, risks, service demand, deployment strategies, response
performance, staffing levels, and operational effectiveness, and serves as a foundational component
of the accreditation process; and
WHEREAS, the Davenport Fire Department has completed its 2026 Standards of Cover in accordance
with the requirements of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and has utilized current
data, community risk assessments, response performance metrics, and strategic planning objectives
to evaluate the Department's ability to meet the emergency service needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Standards of Cover identifies current service delivery capabilities, establishes
performance benchmarks, and provides recommendations and strategies to enhance the Department's
effectiveness, efficiency, and preparedness for future community needs; and
WHEREAS, review and approval of the Standards of Cover by the City Council demonstrates the City's
commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, transparency, and excellence in public safety
service delivery; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Standards of Cover does not obligate the City Council to fund any specific
recommendation contained within the document but acknowledges receipt of the analysis and
supports its use as a planning and accreditation resource.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that:
1. The City Council of Davenport, Iowa, hereby approves the Standards of Cover for the
Davenport Fire Department as submitted in support of the Department's Commission on Fire
Accreditation International reaccreditation process.
2. The City Council of Davenport, Iowa, recognizes the Standards of Cover as an important
planning and performance management tool that identifies community risks, evaluates current
service delivery capabilities, and assists the City and Fire Department in making informed
decisions regarding future public safety needs.
3. The City Council of Davenport, Iowa, supports the Davenport Fire Department's continued
participation in the accreditation process through the Commission on Fire Accreditation
International and its ongoing commitment to continuous organizational improvement and
excellence in public safety services.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Davenport Fire Department
Standards of Cover 2026
Jeff VanderWiere, Fire Chief
Adam Holland, Accreditation Manager
331 Scott St. Davenport, Iowa 52801
Contents
MISSION STATEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 3
VISION STATEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 3
VALUES STATEMENT........................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 5
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 5
COMMUNITY SERVED .......................................................................................................................... 6
GOVERNANCE AND LINES OF AUTHORITY (LEGAL BASIS) .................................................................. 6
HISTORY OF COMMUNITY ................................................................................................................ 7
HISTORY OF AGENCY ...................................................................................................................... 8
MAJOR SERVICE MILESTONES ......................................................................................................... 9
FINANCIAL BASIS .......................................................................................................................... 11
AREA SERVED DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................... 13
SERVICES PROVIDED ........................................................................................................................ 24
FIRE SUPPRESSION ...................................................................................................................... 24
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES .................................................................................................. 25
TECHNICAL RESCUE ..................................................................................................................... 25
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS / WMD ................................................................................................... 25
CURRENT DEPLOYMENT................................................................................................................ 26
COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................ 29
PHYSICAL RISK FACTORS ......................................................................................................... 29
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK: ................................................................................................... 32
CLIMATE IMPACT: ..................................................................................................................... 33
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: ..................................................................................................... 36
FIRE MANAGEMENT ZONE METHODOLOGY................................................................................. 39
COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS ......................................................................................................... 42
RISK ASSESSMENT ....................................................................................................................... 46
METHODOLOGY: ....................................................................................................................... 46
DATASETS:............................................................................................................................... 46
VARIABLE SCORING: ................................................................................................................. 47
FIRE SUPPRESSION RISK MODEL .............................................................................................. 48
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES RISK MODEL .......................................................................... 55
TECHNICAL RESCUE RISK MODEL ............................................................................................. 57
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RISK MODEL ....................................................................................... 59
RISK ASSESSMENT OUTPUT:..................................................................................................... 61
THREE-AXIS INCIDENT ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................. 81
PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .............................................................................................. 83
FIRE ........................................................................................................................................ 83
LOW RISK ................................................................................................................................ 83
MODERATE RISK ...................................................................................................................... 84
HIGH RISK ............................................................................................................................... 84
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES .............................................................................................. 84
TECHNICAL RESCUE ................................................................................................................. 85
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ........................................................................................................... 86
CRITICAL TASK ANALYSIS .............................................................................................................. 87
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE AND SYSTEM PERFORMANCE .................................................................... 95
OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 95
DISTRIBUTION............................................................................................................................. 100
CONCENTRATION ........................................................................................................................ 105
RELIABILITY ................................................................................................................................ 108
COMPARABILITY ......................................................................................................................... 110
OVERALL EVALUATION .................................................................................................................... 111
EVALUATION METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................... 112
GENERAL STATEMENTS ON RISK ASSESSMENT FINDINGS ............................................................. 112
RECOMMENDATION STATEMENTS .................................................................................................... 115
APPENDIX A: CRITICAL TASKING CHARTS ........................................................................................ 123
APPENDIX B: BASELINE AND BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE CHARTS ................................................... 130
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND MEASURES .................................................................................. 130
BENCHMARK AND BASELINE TIMES AND STATEMENT .................................................................... 130
FIRE SUPPRESSION ................................................................................................................ 131
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ............................................................................................ 134
TECHNICAL RESCUE ............................................................................................................... 136
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ......................................................................................................... 139
APPENDIX C: PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN........................................................................... 141
EXHIBIT 1: NFIRS CODES ............................................................................................................... 145
EXHIBIT 2: RISK VARIABLE SUMMARY TABLES .................................................................................. 146
EXHIBIT 3: EMS PRIMARY ACTION TAKEN SEVERITY CHART............................................................. 147
EXHIBIT 4: TECHNICAL RESCUE SEVERITY CHART ............................................................................ 148
EXHIBIT 5: HAZMAT RISK CODE SUMMARY .................................................................................... 148
EXHIBIT 6: 3-AXIS RISK ASSESSMENT RADAR CHARTS ..................................................................... 149
EXHIBIT 7: 2024 REPORT................................................................................................................ 154
APPARATUS ........................................................................................................................... 155
STATION ................................................................................................................................ 155
EXHIBIT 8: GAP ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................... 156
CALL PROCESSING ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................... 157
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Mission Statement
“The Davenport Fire Department is a proud organization
which exists to protect life and property through education,
prevention, and response”
Vision Statement
The Davenport Fire Department strives to be recognized as a
progressive, well trained, and community focused emergency response
organization.
This will be fostered by the following beliefs:
• Our workforce shall cultivate a cooperative and respectful team
atmosphere by fostering more open forms of communication.
• Our department will continue to support a diverse, skilled, and healthy
workforce; with a focus on physical and mental well-being.
• We will honor our community trust through an unwavering
commitment to providing the most professional, efficient, and fiscally
responsible services.
• We will expand our delivery model through innovation, technology,
education, and external partnerships that will continue to shape our
future.
Values Statement
Integrity
We value integrity, which is the outward evidence of honesty and
trustworthiness, which serves as the foundation block for all meaningful
relationships.
Excellence
We believe that by always striving for excellence, we are better
equipped to identify improved approaches in all processes and systems,
and that results occur in a similar manner.
Responsiveness
We believe that responsible behavior will enhance citizen satisfaction,
serve as a conduit for positive change, and improve service outcomes.
Professionalism
We believe that society views public positions as role models within
our community. The degree to which each one of us displays a professional
approach determines the credibility of our entire team.
Compassion
We value respect for each person as an individual, and an attitude
that recognizes the worth of others, exhibiting compassion for those in
need.
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Introduction
The Commission on Fire Accreditation International, Inc. (CFAI) defines
standards of response coverage as “those written policies and procedures that establish
the distribution and concentration of fixed and mobile resources of an organization.” The
CFAI methodology has eight points of assessment which will be used by the Davenport
Fire Department (DFD) in formulating its Standards of Coverage (SOC). Based on
thoughtful analysis, this document will provide the Davenport Fire Department with:
1. A baseline tool for defining emergency response performance standards and
goals.
2. A summary of community risk (life safety, economic, and environmental).
3. An analysis of critical emergency scene tasks, which should maximize
utilization of all personnel under a “worst case” scenario. This analysis is
consistent with the departments risk analysis, and used to define effective
response forces (ERF).
4. A basis for continually measuring performance over time.
5. Guidelines for short-term and long-term policy decision dealing with resource
procurement and allocation. Fire Administration will follow and analyze the
three key concepts that, according to CFAI, are typical elements of a SOC
document.
a. Distribution: the station and resource location needed to assure rapid
response deployment to minimize and terminate emergencies
b. Concentration: the spacing of multiple resources arranged so that an
initial “effective response force” can arrive on scene within sufficient
time frames to mobilize and stop the escalation of an emergency in a
specific risk category.
c. Reliability: the impact on specific stations when calls are initiated, as
well as metrics associated with concurrent calls, and peak service
demand times.
6. Benchmark and baseline response times and methodologies for continually
tracking them through ongoing GAP analysis documentation.
Executive Summary
This Standards of Cover is the product of extensive research and analysis which
is ultimately used to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Davenport Fire
Department (DFD).
The following document will begin with an overview of both the community and
the agency. Following this overview, the agency will examine community risks through a
statistically driven model. This risk assessment is the basis for informing both the critical
task analysis as well as specific performance indicators (benchmarks). The next section
examines specific components of agency operation. Response time charts are
presented to identify the current operational capacity of the agency, as well as stated
goals and objectives over the next 5 years. Lastly, the document illustrates how to
maintain compliance through performance improvement alternatives and examines
some key findings resulting from the analysis.
Some key findings of this document are as follows:
1. The 20 highest risk structures in the city are identified based on the following
variables:
a. Building construction Type
b. Building Occupancy Class
c. Number of Stories
d. Year Built
e. Gross building Area
f. Prevention Measures
2. Fire Management Zone G was identified as the highest risk for fire suppression
services. This zone contains Fire Station 6 and is driven by the variables of
population density and incident history.
3. Fire Management Zone G was identified as having the highest risk for EMS
services. This zone contains Fire Station 6 and is driven by the variables of
population density and incident history.
4. Fire Management Zone F was identified as the highest risk for technical rescue.
This zone is located in the south-west of the jurisdiction and was driven by the
variables of response time and severity.
5. Fire Management Zone C was identified as the highest risk for Hazardous
Materials services. This is driven by the zone’s incident history and permit
density.
6. The document identifies key infrastructure in the city, such as the water treatment
plant and rail lines.
7. Environmental factors are examined, especially flooding capabilities due to
recent incidents.
8. The document establishes response time objectives for each service type, rural
and urban zones, and risk level of event.
These elements of the risk assessment provided the department with an objective view
of the level of risk in our city, and our department’s ability to meet the needs of the
community.
Community Served
Governance and Lines of Authority (Legal Basis)
The establishment of Davenport as a political and governmental unit came in
1839, three years after the city was settled. The city was incorporated as a result of a
resolution by Iowa Representative Jonathan W. Parker by special charter in the Iowa
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Territory on January 25, 1839. Chapter 2.36 of the Davenport Municipal Code
establishes the fire department. It states in part, “The fire department of the city shall
consist of one chief of the department, one deputy chief and such other officers and
firefighters as the city council shall authorize.” Other sections cover the administration
and operations of the department.
It was the Act of 1851 by the Iowa General Assembly that introduced the City of
Davenport as one of only three charter cities in Iowa. As of today, Davenport is part of
the Quad Cities, comprised of Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and
Davenport, Iowa. The Mississippi River forms the southern boundary of Davenport and
Bettendorf forms the eastern boundary. Moving to the North and West boundary of
Davenport, there are primarily open and undeveloped land, although interstate 80 on
the north and Interstate 280 on the west are both near current City boundaries.
Davenport uses a mayor-council form of local government. This means that the
mayor is the chief elected official of the city. As of 2025, city government consists of
Mayor Mike Matson and a ten-person council. One person is elected from each of the
eight wards and two at-large alderpersons are elected to represent the whole city.
Nonpartisan elections are held in odd-numbered years. The Mayor’s duties include
running city council meetings, approval or veto of all actions taken by the council
members, and voting in case of a tie. Another duty is to appoint city board members.
For city council, their job is to make laws and set the city budget. The city administrator,
Tim Gleason, is appointed by the mayor with confirmation by two-thirds of the council.
The addition of a city administrator in the mayor-council form of government allows for
more professional management and technical expertise in public administration. The
city administrator’s goals include: Public safety, fiscal vitality, welcoming neighborhoods,
ensuring a high-performing government, sustainable infrastructure, and supporting a
vibrant region. The administrator is the conduit of communication between the
governing body and the administration of the agency, including communication of the
annual gap report, strategic plan, and annual reports.
History of Community
Scott County was formed by an act of the Wisconsin Territorial legislature in
1837. Davenport and neighboring Rockingham both campaigned to become the county
seat. The city with the most votes from Scott County citizens in the February 1838
election would become the county seat. On the eve of the election, Davenport citizens
acquired temporary service of Dubuque laborers so they could vote in the election,
Davenport won the election with the help of these individuals. Rockingham supporters
protested the elections to the territorial governor, on the grounds the laborers from
Dubuque were not Scott County residents. The governor refused to certify the results of
the election. A second election was held the following August. To avoid another import
of voters, the governor set a 60-day residency requirement for all voters.
Davenport was again the victor, but by only two votes. Because the margin of
victory was so close a third election in the summer of 1840 was held. As the August
election drew nearer, Rockingham residents grew tired of the county seat cause, and
the efforts of Davenporters were difficult to challenge. Davenport easily won the third
election. Consequently, to ensure that the county seat issue would not be played out
again, Davenport built the first county courthouse. The Davenport City Hall was built in
1895.
In 1932, thousands of Davenport residents were on public relief due to the Great
Depression. A shantytown grew in the west end of the city along the Mississippi River.
Sickness, hunger, and unsanitary living conditions plagued the area. The situation
would soon change, as many citizens went to work for the Works Progress
Administration and Davenport experienced a boom after World War II. Oscar Mayer,
Ralston Purina, and other companies built plants in west Davenport. The interstate
highway network was brought to Davenport in 1956. By 1959 more than 1,000 homes a
year were being constructed.
By the late 1970s the city experienced declines in outside investment. The farm
crisis of the 1980s negatively affected Davenport and the regional cities, 35,000 workers
lost their jobs throughout the Quad Cities. The Caterpillar plant on the city’s north side
closed, causing the loss of employment for many residents. The 1990s showed the
beginnings of a resurgence for the city. From 2014-2016, many renovations and
building additions occurred to revitalize the downtown area, including remodeling
Modern Woodmen Park, the building of the Skybridge, and the Figge Art Museum. In
2020, the largest single structure in the City of Davenport is the new Sterilite plant. This
spurred further growth in the northwest industrial park with new building types that have
implemented modern fire prevention concepts incorporated into their construction, such
as an Amazon fulfillment center and near-by spec buildings.
History of Agency
The first group of volunteer firefighters in Davenport were organized in 1856 and
called the Independent Fire Engine and Hose Company. The city’s early firefighting
crews were all volunteer hook and ladder and hose companies, which were paid a small
fee to extinguish a fire, and competed against one another for business. They were
located throughout the city in makeshift quarters and generally possessed poor
equipment.
By 1880, the city determined it needed a professional, paid fire department. The
Davenport City Council authorized the formation of a municipal fire department in 1882.
Marsh Noe was the first fire chief and twelve men made up the first paid fire
department. The city’s first fire house, Hose Station No. 1, had been built on Perry
Street in 1877 for the Fire King Engine 2nd Hose Company. Before the turn of the 20th
century, the city built other small hose stations throughout the city.
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In 1901, the city decided it needed a new and larger fire station downtown. At this
time there were six hose companies located throughout the city, and a citywide alarm
system was in place as well as a fire hydrant network. The city and its buildings in the
downtown area continued to grow in size and quantity. The fire department also grew in
size so the new station was sorely needed.
Local architect Gustav Hanssen was contracted to build the new station. He had
designed several homes in the city including Sacred Heart Rectory, which is on the
National Registrar of Historic Places. The location of a double engine firehouse across
West Fourth Street from the Scott County Court House was selected as the location for
the new building. The building was opened in 1902, which makes it the oldest active fire
station west of the Mississippi River.
In 1885 the agency became a fully paid, professional fire department. By 1905
the City of Davenport could boast of seven pumper companies and two truck companies
to provide local protection. In 1960 a third Truck Company was added and in 1994 an
eighth pumper company was added at the new fire station on East 53rd Street.
Major Service Milestones
There have been a number of significant milestones for the Davenport Fire
Department. In the mid-1980s, the department incorporated EMS calls for service in the
response model. Agency personnel were trained as EMTs and EMS equipment was
purchased and added to apparatus inventories. The agency added paramedics for ALS
response starting in the mid-1990s.
In 1994 the agency completed two key projects. Firstly, a hazardous materials
(HazMat) program was implemented. The program was funded through a hazardous
materials permit fee that was levied against businesses that maintained hazardous
chemicals. The funds generated were used to train and equip the agency’s HazMat
response team and pay for a full-time program coordinator. It proved to be a very
successful program that is still in existence today, providing regional emergency
response to all of eastern Iowa.
The second project completed in 1994 was the addition of a seventh fire station.
This was placed in the northeastern part of the community as growth had been
accelerating in that region. This station (station 8) was the first to be added to the
agency in thirty years. Fire Station 5 was also replaced and relocated several blocks
north and west from its original location. Both stations share an identical layout and
were constructed at the same time.
In 2011, the agency hit a series of milestones. Beginning with construction in
2009, the Scott County Emergency Communications Center (SECC) began operations.
This organization is a joint effort by the regional response agencies and serves all fire,
law enforcement, and EMS agencies in the county. SECC now provides dispatch and
PSAP services throughout the county using a common 800Mgz radio system that
provides complete interoperability to all signatory agencies.
Also in 2011, the City of Davenport finally realized its goal of constructing a
dedicated training center for its firefighters. This training center was located near
Northwest Boulevard and I-80. In 2018 this property was sold, and the training center
was moved to two acres at the City of Davenport’s Public Works property. The new site
houses a burn tower, space for training with technical rescue equipment, and includes a
classroom with restroom facilities.
Furthermore, the Davenport Fire Department became an accredited agency in
2011, making Davenport the only City in the country at the time to have all of its major
departments accredited. Also, the DFD is one of five Iowa Fire Departments with
accredited status. The accreditation process provided a framework to engage in a
constant process of self-assessment and service improvement.
In 2016, the agency upgraded and expanded its central fire station. This upgrade
greatly increased the size and capacity of the downtown station, allowing for decreased
response times, decreased upkeep costs, and a central location for classroom trainings
and project management.
In 2017, the Insurance Services Organization upgraded the Davenport Fire
Department to a rating of 2/2x. This is largely due to several performance and
infrastructure improvements the agency has strived for in the past decade.
In 2018 SECC implemented a priority dispatch program for EMS calls. This
program allows dispatchers to ask follow-up questions to discern if it is a true
emergency or not. If so, the agency is dispatched as usual, if not the local ambulance
company may take the call. The intent is to keep response times for true emergencies
low, while simultaneously reducing call load and vehicle wear and tear on the agency by
coordinating better with regional partners. As a new program, the agency is tracking
response times and call volume statistics closely to better understand the effect
implementation has had on the agency and the region.
The department uses training program called Target Solutions. This product
tracks and delivers training hours, and monitors credential process. The program also
allows the department to track various activities outside of training.
In 2024 the MEDIC EMS services became a department of Scott County. Prior to
this change, MEDIC operated as a non-profit entity that provided ALS/BLS transport
services throughout the City of Davenport, and greater Scott County. This change in
structure had no impact on service delivery to the citizens, as DFD still operates a tiered
paramedic service at 911 incidents.
In February of 2024, the department moved into its new Station 3 location which
moves the respective engine company from a flood plain and into a modern facility
which was designed with firefighter safety and well-being as a focal point. This new
location positions the engine company in an area where it can better respond to existing
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territories as well as be better positioned to meet the expected increase in call volume
with the city seeing its growth opportunities in the northern areas.
Major Service
2030
Milestones
2025
Station 3 in Service
Station 3 land purchase
New Training Center
2020
construction Target Solutions
Priority Dispatch implemented
implemented
Central Station ISO upgraded to 2/2X
DFD Accredited
Expansion 2015
Fire Training Center
Operational
DFD Accredited SECC is operational
2010
2005
2000
Paramedics added to
Response Force
1995
7th Fire Station added
Agency institutes
HazMat Program
1990
Agency incorporates
1985
EMS Calls for Service
1980
*Figure 1: Major Service Milestones Timeline
Financial Basis
The Davenport Fire Department is funded entirely by taxes levied by the City in
the form of property and sales tax. Operational expenses are funded from the General
Fund and the Trust & Agency Fund. Over 94% of the department’s budget is used for
employee expenses, and 90% is allocated to the Fire Suppression Division, as
illustrated in figure 2 below. Capital Improvement Projects are supported by a variety of
funding sources, though its main support is annual allocations via the budget process.
Expenditures by Division (5 Year Average)
2% 2% 2% 3%
1%
Fire Administration
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials
Fire Suppression
Maintenance & Resources
Fire & EMS Training
90%
*Figure 2: Expenditure by Division
*Data is an average of the actuals from fiscal years 2020 – 2024.
The budget process is the responsibility of the Finance Director, who provides
direction and ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines. Each city department is
tasked with submitting a business plan every fiscal year, detailing proposed spending,
and providing a justification for each line item. This process allows for the governing
body to review and approve of services and programs as well as approved the
organizational structure that carries out the agency’s mission. The Fire Chief has the
overall responsibility and authority over the Fire Department’s budget. Also, the Fire
Chief ensures that adequate funding is available to support the stated goals and
objectives of the agency.
The City has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for their
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) every year for over thirty consecutive
years. The use of long- and short-range planning for all divisions within the department
provides a blueprint for the funding needs of today, tomorrow, and the future.
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Area Served Description
Population:
The 2017 American Community Survey identified a total population for the City of
Davenport at 100,509. This figure has fluctuated significantly over time with a significant
drop of -7.7% in the 1990s. Since then, the city has returned to 1980 population levels.
Davenport Population
120,000
100,000
POPULATION ESTIMATE
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
-
DECADE
*Figure 3: Davenport Population Estimates
*U.S. Decennial Census
The City of Davenport is part of a larger coalition of five municipalities that make
up the Quad Cities. These municipalities (including the City of Davenport) are:
Bettendorf, IA; Rock Island, IL; Moline and East Moline, IL. Combined, this metropolitan
region is well connected and boasts a population of approximately 382,000 with a
combined statistical area (CSA) population of approximately 474,000.
Figure 4 below identifies population density by census tract. It is important to
note that the agency utilized 2010 census data to capture population density in the
response area. Furthermore, it is broken into three components: rural zones with a
density of less than 2000 per square mile, urban 1 zones with a density between 2000
and 4000 per square mile, and urban 2 zones with a density greater than 4000 per
square mile. The agency tracks its data through fire management zones (FMZs) which
were used in previous accreditation cycles. The agency has since simplified its
management zones into 12 core reporting areas. However, specific variables (such as
population density) maintain relevance at FMZ-level granularity. A more detailed
explanation of this process is located in the risk assessment portion of this report.
*Figure 4: Population Density by Census Tract
The city is 65.89 square miles. Figure 4 shows the extent of sprawl the City of
Davenport encompasses. Though the third largest city in Iowa, Davenport’s population
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density is a third smaller than Des Moines and 20% less than Cedar Rapids, the only
two cities in Iowa with larger populations. The fourth largest city, Sioux City, has a
population density that is 5% greater than Davenport. These are some of the reasons
for the adjustment from 2500 to 2000 as the breakpoint for population density. Because
of the sprawl, the agency decided a unique metric would better reflect activity and
provide a stronger measure for tracking response characteristics. In the overall risk
assessment, suburban and urban zones are combined into the “urban category”.
Lastly, the population of Davenport is aging at a similar rate as the rest of the US.
Figure 5 below identified the population breakdown of the City. The 45 to 64 age range
is notably higher than US figures. The 65 and older figure is slightly lower. This is
valuable information for the agency as it allows us to predict and prepare for an influx of
older citizens that may have different needs and EMS responses.
Age and Sex
Under 18 25.0%
18 to 24 7.3%
25 to 44 27.0%
45 to 64 24.3%
65 or older 16.5%
Median Age 38
Female persons 50.4%
*Table 1: Population Breakdown (Age)
*US Census Bureau
Demographics:
Ethnicity
White
2% 7%
African American
9%
0%
American Indian and Alaskan
11% Native
Asian
71% Two or more Races
Hispanic or Latino
*Figure 5: City of Davenport Demographic Breakdown
*Data taken from Census Bureau 2023
Economics:
Davenport has a lower median income than other US cities. Additionally, the
poverty rate is 3.6% higher than the US rate. The overall economy of the City is
reflected in the below figure.
Economy
In Civilian labor force (16+ Years Old) 62.7%
Unemployment Rate (2025) 4.4%
Median Household Income $ 64,497
Per Capita Income (2025 dollars) $ 45,558
Persons in poverty 15.6%
*Table 2: Economics and Income Table
*Data Taken From Bureau of Labor Statistics
Davenport has historically been a manufacturing hub. Being located on the
Mississippi River has greatly guided industry growth. Though the economic pressures of
the 1980s had a significant impact development, manufacturing remains a cornerstone
of the community as well as education and healthcare as noted in table 3. These
variables are incorporated into the risk assessment, medical facilities, educational
centers, warehouses and manufacturing plants have special needs regarding fire,
evacuation, technical rescue, and potential HazMat services
Employment by Industry
Educational Services & Healthcare 22.5%
Manufacturing 16.0%
Retail Trade 12.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Accommodation 10.1%
Professional, Scientific, & Management 8.4%
Construction 7.1%
Transportation, Warehousing, & Utilities 5.2%
Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate 5.1%
Other Services, Except Public Admin. 4.9%
Public Administration 3.5%
Wholesale Trade 2.4%
Information 1.6%
Agriculture, Forestry, Etc. 0.6%
*Table 3: Civilian Employment by Industry
*Data Taken From City of Davenport FY25 Budget Book
Though owner-occupied, single-family housing is the predominate living
standard, rental housing has been increasing. Specifically, many large commercial
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buildings downtown have been renovated in the last decade to provide accommodation
for residential apartments.
Housing
Owner Occupied Rate 63%
Median Value (Owner Occupied) $ 162,900
Median Owner Costs (with Mortgage) $ 1,345
Median Owner Costs (without Mortgage) $ 574
Median Gross Rent $ 930
*Table 4: Housing Table
*Data Taken From Zillow
Assessed values within the city are rising regularly with a significant spike in the
last two years. See figure 6 below.
*Figure 6: Assessed Values by Year in City Limits
*Data Taken From Davenport City Assessor’s Office
Much of this has been driven by a governmental focus on development in key
areas of the city. These Urban Revitalization Zones (URA) encourage development and
are noted in the risk assessment detailed later in this report.
*Figure 7
*Davenport Urban Revitalization Areas (URA)
Figure 8 identifies residential, commercial, and industrial areas of the city. Much
of the industry is concentrated in the southwest part town and more recently, in the
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northwest industrial complex. Commercial development is concentrated along the major
thoroughfares with most of the new development in the northeast corridor. Residential
areas have remained relatively stable with new construction concentrated primarily in
the northeast and west central parts of the city. Residential houses in the south half of
town tend to have been built are the turn of the 20th century. As a result, they are
primarily 2-3 stories in height and are of balloon construction. The north half contains
newer, platform constructed residences. The downtown area has experienced a slow
but significant renaissance with several older industrial buildings being converted to
high-end residential occupancies.
*Figure 8
*Zoning Map
*Yellow = residential, Red = Commercial, Purple = industrial.
*See source for more specific legend
Figure 9 identifies the jurisdiction of structural valuation by square mile. This is a
helpful indicator to analyze in combination with population density (Figure 4). Together,
these two maps assist in developing an understanding of population centers and
proximity of building locations in Davenport.
*Figure 9
*Structural Valuation by square mile (Residential + Commercial + Industrial)
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Climate:
The City of Davenport, IA climate is like most Midwestern cities. That is,
experienced with both extreme low temperatures and extreme high temperatures. For
example, the Köppen climate classification considers Davenport to have a humid
continental climate. The Köppen climate classification method is widely used in
climatology and provides an empirical evaluation of the city’s climate. Summers tend to
be hot with high levels of humidity, while winters are cold with high winds. Average
snowfall is 30.7 inches though that figure varies considerably year-by-year.
*Figure 10: Davenport Climate Graph
*Source: U.S. Climate Data.com
Geographic Features:
Davenport’s coordinates are 41.542982, -90.590745. This places the city
approximately 170 miles West of Chicago and 170 miles east of the Iowa State capital
of Des Moines. Davenport sits along the Mississippi River on the border with Illinois.
Also, the river flows from East to West in this area, as opposed to the majority of the
river, which flows from North to South. Moving north, away from the river, the city slopes
upwards sharply. The city as a whole, and especially the downtown area, follow a grid
design. The only unique geological challenge for the city is its proximity to the
Mississippi River, which is prone to periodic flooding. Davenport is the largest city
bordering the Mississippi River that does not have a permanent flood wall or levee.
Current and Future Development:
New construction in the city has been increasing over time. As mentioned in the
above sections, much of this construction has been focused on the zones dictated in
figure 7 (URA). Figure 12 shows new construction year over year. Though new
construction does focus in the URAs, there is significant commercial development on
the north end of town. The DFD will continue to monitor growth in the city and be
prepared for future service-level adaptations. An example of this growth is the spike in
2021 which is attributed to a new Amazon distribution facility being built.
New Construction
$400,000,000
$350,000,000
$300,000,000
$250,000,000
$200,000,000
$150,000,000
$100,000,000
$50,000,000
$-
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
*Figure 11
*New Construction by Fiscal Year
Occupancy Description:
The City of Davenport was founded in 1839 with much residential housing activity
occurring from the late 1800s to the mid-1950s. As such, much of the housing stock is
older, balloon construction intended to have been used as single-family dwellings. The
table below shows a breakdown of the City’s housing stock.
Residency Description Count of Units Percentage of City
Single Family 29,499 70.98%
Two Family 1,590 3.83%
Three and Four Family 187 0.45%
Five and Six Family 31 0.07%
Apartments <12 Units 1,228 2.95%
Apartments > 12 Units 9,027 21.72%
Total 41,563 100%
*Table 5
*Percentage of housing by residency description
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Infrastructure:
The City of Davenport has 3 high pressure pipelines in their jurisdiction. The
main line runs parallel to E Kimberly RD until it branches along duck creek. Once it
reaches the west side of town it goes south towards the river. The second branches off
of the main line at Emeis Park DR and runs north until @ 60th Street. It then travels East
to meet up with Line 3 which runs along to eastern Ave. Line three connects to line 1
and goes past the interstate on the North end of town, outside of DFD jurisdiction. See
Figure 12 below.
*Figure 12
*High Pressure Gas Lines
Services Provided
This section provides a summary of the services and programs provided by the
Davenport Fire Department, levels projected, and the current deployment of physical
and human resources within the jurisdiction.
Fire Suppression
The Davenport Fire Department provides suppression services from seven fire
stations located strategically throughout the city. There are eleven front line apparatus,
eight engine companies and three truck companies with elevated platforms. Front line
deployment includes either 1500 gpm pumpers and three elevated platform truck
companies. Engine companies carry 800 feet of 5” supply hose and a complete
inventory of attack lines along with 500 gallon water tanks. Truck companies carry a full
complement of ground ladders and forcible entry tools.
External Aid:
The agency has mutual aid agreements with all agencies under the Scott County
Emergency Dispatch Center. The first automatic aid agreement was drafted with
Bettendorf in 2019. The agreement covers the eastern part of Davenport and the
western part of Bettendorf. The intent of this agreement was to reduce response times
for fire suppression calls in this border region. Currently, the department is in the
process of implementing a new Phoenix System that will allow the tracking of ERF times
in incidents that utilize automatic aid with Bettendorf. Figure 14 below visualizes the
automatic aid boundaries between Davenport and Bettendorf.
*Figure 13: Davenport and Bettendorf Automatic Aid Boundaries
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Emergency Medical Services
The Davenport Fire Department is an advanced Life Support (ALS) non-transport
agency that works cooperatively with the local, county-operated transport service. All
front-line apparatus are equipped with defibrillators and ALS gear including advanced
airway kits and drug boxes. Also, paramedics are assigned to each responding unit. All
DFD responders are EMT-Basic certified, while approximately half of the agency’s
responders are Paramedic-level providers. The agency employs a dedicated EMS
coordinator to provide training policies, resources, and coordinate with the Medical
director. The Medical Director is a physician that the department utilizes for guidance
and oversight through Scott County. The agency and transport provider work under the
same set of medical protocols and employ similar, compatible EMS equipment.
Technical Rescue
DFD personnel are trained and equipped to respond to technical rescue
incidents. Current staffing levels include 29 active members on the Technical Rescue
Team that operate at the operations and tech levels. More specifically, 12 members of
the Technical Rescue Team are trained to the Technician level, while 17 members are
trained to the Operations level. These individuals are trained to the following six NFPA
identified disciplines: Rope, confined space, trench, water/ice, collapse, and
vehicle/machinery. The remaining 106 members of the department are trained to the
awareness level. The department has a heavy rescue vehicle equipped with a full
inventory of rescue equipment including PPE for each technician. All apparatus have
basic rescue hand tools, and seven of the eight pumpers have extrication equipment.
The department also deploys three rescue boats for various water incidents on the river.
However, the rescue boats are not dedicated to the tech rescue program, but can be
utilized for the program.
Hazardous Materials / WMD
The Davenport Fire Department is trained and equipped to respond to hazardous
materials incidents. The agency’s hazmat team is made up of 38 technician level
responders that utilize the department’s dedicated response vehicle to hazmat incident.
Also, there are 94 members that are trained to the operations level. The Davenport Fire
Department’s HAZMAT team is one of three State supported WMD response teams that
receives training, support, and equipment for response to WMD incidents. The team
also provides regional hazmat response coverage to two of our neighboring counties
under a mutual aid agreement that includes financial support to the team.
Code Enforcement
The Fire Marshal’s office reviews all new building plans, and construction
projects in conjunction with the Building department. Also, the Fire Marshal’s office
reviews the following plans: sprinkler and fire alarm/life safety to ensure code
compliance. The Fire Marshal’s office oversees fire company based commercial
inspections on an annual basis. Next, the Fire Marshal’s office participates in liquor
license inspections, food truck inspections, final building construction inspections, and
complaint inspections generated by the public. The Fire Marshal’s office conducts
daycare/school life safety inspections on behalf of the state Fire Marshal’s office.
Finally, the Fire Marshal’s office maintains and enforces the 2021 International Fire
Code with local amendments, along with National Fire Protection Association codes and
standards.
Education and Prevention
The Fire Prevention Bureau has a Public Education Officer that oversees all the
life safety programs that are offered by the department. The education officer's
responsibilities may include determining the need for and implementing life safety
programs, and the scheduling of life safety events such as: stations tours, fire safety
talks involving the smoke house, school talks, parade participation, educational, and
community service events. Additional programs include the smoke alarm program, child
safety car seat checks, and assisting with inspections and investigations.
Current Deployment
The Davenport Fire Department provides emergency and non-emergency
services from seven (7) locations within the jurisdiction. At each of these locations the
department maintains an inventory of physical resources capable of meeting the
response requirements of the community. These locations also serve as housing for
firefighters, paramedics, and administrative staff. The chart below reflects current
deployment.
Station Address Age Equipment ID Minimum
Number Staffing
Central (1) 331 Scott St. 119 Engine 1, Engine 10
2, Truck 1, District
Chief
3 300 42nd St. 1 Engine 3, District 4
Chief
4 1805 E. Locust St. 67 Engine 4, Truck 2 6
5 2808 Telegraph Rd. 26 Engine 5 3
6 1735 W. Pleasant St. 67 Engine 6, Truck 3 6
7 2302 W. 67th St. 45 Engine 7 3
8 2802 E. 53rd St. 26 Engine 8 3
*Table 6
*Current Deployment by Station Location, Age, and minimum staffing
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Service Resource Description Minimum Staff Full Staff
Provided
Fire • 7-8 Staffed Engines • 30 staff • 33 staff
Suppression • 2-3 Staffed Aerial • 10 rigs • 11 rigs
Platform • 1 District Chief • 2 District
• 1-2 District Chiefs Chiefs
Emergency See above equipment All staff trained to 1 paramedic per
Medical EMT-Basic level rig
Services
Technical • 7 Engines w/ All personnel Heavy rescue
Rescue hydraulic Equipment trained in hydraulic personnel trained
• Heavy Rescue Rig equipment in confined space,
• 3 Rescue Boats trench/collapse,
high angle rescue
procedures
HAZMAT Hazmat Response 12 technicians per
Vehicle shift
*Table 7
*Current Deployment by Service Level provided
Government: City Council, City Administrator, Fire Chief
Fire Department: 7 fire stations, 135 civil service employees, 2 civilians, 3 shift system
Staffed Resources: 7-8 engine companies, 2-3 ladder companies, 0 ARFF units, 1-2
command vehicles
Cross-staffed Resources: 3 rescue boats, 1 heavy rescue truck, 1 wildland unit, 1
hazardous materials truck, 1 air supply truck
Figure 14 below reflects the primary response territory for each fire station and the
station locations. This map is used as a baseline for development of fire management
zones as discussed in the risk assessment section of this document.
*Figure 14
*Fire Department response areas with FMZ reporting areas
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Community Risk Assessment
The following two sections are divided into three parts. The first identifies
political, transportation, climate, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. Many of these
vulnerabilities are included mathematically in the quantitative assessment. The second
is a quantitative analysis of risk in the community using a unique risk methodology and
identifies key variables for the DFD service area to better understand components of
risk. Results are examined briefly in the methodology sections, but the core results of
the assessment are in the Risk Assessment Output section of this document. This
section is one of the most complex parts of the CRA/SOC. The third part analyzes the
results of the risk assessment, and a critical task analysis is developed for the
community. This final section is key as it dictates how the agency will handle the unique
risks identified, and what the community should expect when calling for emergency
services.
Physical Risk Factors
Political Boundaries:
The Davenport Fire Department resides wholly within and is governed
exclusively by the City of Davenport. There are no response territories outside of the
city limits that the agency is responsible for. However, there are multiple mutual aid
agreements, and one automatic aid agreement as discussed in the services provided
section of this document. For example, the agency is a part of the Bi-State mutual aid
agreement which is a conglomeration of departments in the region, for the purpose of
sharing resources.
This agreement includes five volunteer jurisdictions bordering city response
territories, and five additional agencies within the county. Also, the agency has
established 28E agreements with both Jackson and Clinton County to provide
hazardous materials response. These agreements assist each county with providing
resources and services in the event of emergencies caused by hazardous conditions. In
the event of an emergency, the agency will delegate resources to the corresponding
county. Furthermore, all requests for aid under the provision of these agreements are
made by the local Fire chief, to the city. Finally, the county funds this agreement through
a yearly retainer to ensure that personnel are trained are trained to the operations level.
Growth Boundaries:
The City is experiencing growth in three general areas that will require
modifications to the agency’s strategic planning process in the future. The proposed
development of the Elmore Avenue corridor in the northeastern quadrant of the city
resulted in the addition of Station 8 in 1994 and service demand in this area continues
to increase. Also, the north central area has experienced growth in the form of a large
industrial park that now contains several large industrial complexes. This area has been
planned for by the City’s Community Planning and Economic Development division for
several years, and is now experiencing the planned growth after infrastructure
improvements were completed in 2013.
Furthermore, the agency utilized the expertise of the matrix consulting group’s
evaluation of growth expectations, personnel utilization, and future demands for service
in 2018. In this operations study, it was revealed that the agency should relocate Station
3 more north to adjust for industrial and residential growth in the area of the city. Thus,
the city relocated Station 3 to adjust for areas of growth. The capacity at the Industrial
Park is almost at its maximum due to recent developments in that area. The current
expansion is limited to certain types of development such as warehouses.
The third area of growth is in the west central part of the city. This area is
primarily residential and is continuously expanding westward after major infrastructure
improvements that allowed expansion in this area. All three areas are being monitored
by the agency for population density and will eventually require additional fire
department assets to adequately protect.
Infrastructure Limitations:
Growth potential in the above areas has been limited in the past years due to
lack of adequate sewer service in the west and north sections of the city. Furthermore,
potential for growth has been limited due to limited available land in the annexed part of
the city, which is typically for industrial projects. A multi-million dollar sewer and storm
water improvement plan was included in the capital improvement budget in the 1990s
and was finally completed in 2013. The new sewer service to these areas became a
catalyst to spark the growth described above.
Topography:
The general topography of the City is that of a typical river valley. The lowest
elevation is at the riverfront and rises steadily to the northern city limits. Duck Creek
bisects the city roughly from northwest to southeast before its confluence with the
Mississippi River.
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Figure 15: City of Davenport Topography map
Transportation Network:
Roads and Bridges:
The streets in the City, and in the central part of the town follow a grid design.
The grid is laid out in cardinal directions and enhances emergency response. In the
newer areas, primarily in the north half of the City, the grid pattern is no longer followed.
This impacts emergency response in some areas. There are collectors about every ½ to
¾ miles and arterials about every mile and a half, both east/west and north/south. US
Highway 67 (East River Drive) passes along the river and generally follows the
shoreline. US Highway 6 (Kimberly Road), and east/west road, generally bisects the
City as does US Highway 61 (Harrison Street southbound, Brady Street northbound and
Welcome Way north of Kimberly). Interstate 74 forms the general boundary between
Bettendorf and Davenport and connects with Interstate 80. In terms of transportation
networks, the City of Davenport offers 41 vehicular bridges, 14 railroad bridges, and 31
pedestrian designated bridges for use.
Rail Lines:
Major railroads within the City include the Iowa Interstate Railroad and the
Canadian Pacific, which recently purchased the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern. Rail has
long been interwoven into the history of Davenport, which is the location of the first
railway bridge across the Mississippi river. Today, rail still provides an efficient shipping
method for many large companies in the area. In 2023 Canadian Pacific merged with
Kansas City Southern to become the first single-line railway connecting Canada, the
U.S. and Mexico. This is expected to triple the amount of train traffic that travels through
Davenport on tracks adjacent to the Mississippi River.
The Nahant switchyard resides in the southwest part of the City and is a major
rail hub for inbound and outbound rail traffic. Rail cargo includes almost everything that
can be shipped by rail, but agricultural products and coal dominate the manifests.
Recently, an industrial spur occurred which added to the northern part of the city. This
resulted in increased rail traffic. Also, this was along the river which is a major
thoroughfare that gains a significant level of traffic.
Rail emergencies are relatively rare, but can be serious due to the large
quantities of product involved. Fires are responded to using normal structure fire
protocols. Hazardous material events are handled by the Fire Department Hazmat
Response Team with assistance from other teams by virtue of the Iowa Hazmat Task
Force Agreement if necessary. Rail lines and junctions are taken into account and
substantially impact the geographic technical rescue risk model.
Airports:
Davenport maintains a City-owned general aviation airport on the northern border
of the City. This is a small craft airport that is used by privately owned aircraft and
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services to relieve air traffic at the Quad Cities International Airport approximately ten
miles to the south.
The airport is served by a fixed-base operator that provides general aviation
services to airport users. The single runway is suitable for twin-engine midsize aircraft
but is too short for larger traffic. There are currently 108 aircraft based at the Davenport
Airport including business and corporate jets. The airport supports 38,250 takeoffs and
landings annually.
The Davenport Airport is one of two general aviation airports in Iowa that host an
on-site military unit. An Iowa Army National Guard H-47 Chinook squadron with an
estimated 1,300 annual military operations.
The Davenport Fire Department has no specialized aircraft firefighting equipment
due to the relatively small size of the aircraft and light traffic at the airport. Emergencies
are dispatched and handled using normal response protocols. Large scale aircraft
emergencies would result in a response from the Quad City International Airport Fire
Department with their specialized equipment via the current mutual aid agreement.
Waterways:
Davenport is located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the only navigable
waterway within the response area of the agency. The Mississippi River is navigable for
commercial as well as pleasure watercraft. Currently there are 34 barge terminals
located on the Iowa side of the Mississippi River. There were over 24 million tons of
product transported by barges last year. Hazardous materials, including petroleum
products, chemical fertilizers, and a variety of other chemicals make up nearly 40% of
the cargo transported via barges. Grains, food and farm products as well as other
combustible materials make up an additional 35%. The remaining cargo is classified as
coal, iron, concrete and miscellaneous materials. Thousands of recreational boaters
take to the Mississippi River annually in their pleasure craft. In Scott County, Iowa, there
are over 16,000 registered boats.
Climate Impact:
Earthquake:
Consequences of earthquakes may include fire, the release of hazardous
materials, and an increased potential for dam failure or structural collapse. Many
earthquakes occur yearly in the U.S., mainly along the San Andreas Fault and the New
Madrid Seismic Fault Zone. Though most of the shakings are unnoticed by the general
public, severe earthquakes can occur. The New Madrid Seismic Zone is a 150 mile long
fault system which extends over five southern and Midwestern states. The zone lies
within the central Mississippi Valley, extending from northeast Arkansas, through
southeast Missouri, western Tennessee and western Kentucky to southern Illinois. A
high intensity earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic zone will have far more drastic
consequences as compared to west coast earthquakes. This is due to buildings in the
area not being designed to withstand high intensity earthquakes. While the possibility of
a strong earthquake in Davenport is remote, the consequences could be significant.
Floods:
During the spring snow melt, depending upon the depth of the snow pack and
how quickly it melts, the river level rises above the flood stage. Minor flooding is routine,
while severe flooding occurs approximately once every 5 to 6 years, though is becoming
more common. When this happens, a major thoroughfare and federal highway is closed
to vehicular traffic until the river recedes. The City has taken protective measures to
minimize the impact of flooding. Many of the residential structures encroaching the flood
plain have been purchased and demolished, the area returned to green space. This
practice has served to create a buffer zone for severe flooding that has greatly reduced
the financial impact of a major flood. However, significant incidents still have substantial
impacts on residents and the DFD response capabilities.
The City is also home to Duck Creek, a small and normally serene waterway that
bisects the city. When a significant amount of rain falls in a short period of time, the
creek can rise rapidly. The City is taking aggressive approach to storm water
management by mandating retention ponds, regulating the storage of potential flotsam
in the drainage basic and regulating non-point source runoff, particularly from
construction sites.
The history of flooding in Davenport has left its mark on all operational functions.
In 1990, severe thunderstorms and flash flooding killed four people in Davenport and
Bettendorf. In the 2008 floods, Duck Creek overflowed its banks and flooded properties
and nearby streets as well. Over the last five years, duck creek has had over 20
occasions of flash flooding events. Figure 20 below shows the flood plans designated
by FEMA in the City of Davenport.
*Figure 16
*Flood Map
*FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer Map – Davenport, Iowa
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*Blue highlights represent: “Without Base Flood Elevation”. Orange represent “0.2% Annual Chance Flood Hazard or Areas of 1%
annual chance flood with average depth of less than one foot or with drainage areas of less than one square mile.
Most recently, a new record was set in the summer of 2019. The Mississippi
River crested at 22.7 feet. It is important to note that the river currently (as of May 9,
2025- National Weather Service) sits at 10.46 ft, and the bar for river to reach flood
stage is set at 15 feet. This illustrates the significance of the floods that occurred in
2019. That summer was particularly damaging for city operations as the temporary
levee failed, flooding multiple blocks of the downtown area. The fire department was in
high demand for technical rescue, hazmat, and ems services. Flooding continues to be
a high risk for the Davenport Fire Department service area. See figure 29 below.
*Figure 17
*Flooding in Davenport, IA. Summer 2019.
Tornadoes:
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that descend from thunderstorms
to come in contact with the ground. Tornadoes develop from thunderstorms when wind
variation with height supports rotation of the thunderstorm updraft. Severe
thunderstorms and tornadoes occur most often in Iowa during the spring months of
March, April, and May. A secondary tornado season occurs in the fall. These
thunderstorms that generate tornadoes also may generate large hail and damaging
winds. Tornadoes cause extensive property and crop damage, injuries, and even death.
Iowa ranks eighth in the United States for tornado frequency, averaging 53 tornadoes a
year. When tornadoes occur, the fire department will respond with sufficient resources
to address the incident using existing response protocols. If necessary, mutual aid units
will be requested along with the Iowa type III Incident Management Team via the State
EMAC.
Derechos:
Derechos are widespread and fast moving wind storms that can rival hurricanes
and tornadoes due to its high wind speeds. Derechos typically direct its damage in one
direction, and can extend to more than 240 miles, and can reach wind gusts of at least
58 miles per hour. In August of 2020, the city responded with Police, Fire, and Public
Works personnel to downed power lines and trees torn down. It is estimated that over
150,000 cubic yards of tree debris were collected in the immediate aftermath of the
storm. Next, the derecho recorded speeds of 70 to 80 miles per hour in the quad cities
area, and reached a width of nearly 140 miles of land in total. The figure below was the
City Administrator update that was delivered to the city in response to the events of the
derecho.
*Figure 18
*KWQC news update on Derecho storm in Davenport, IA. August 2020.
Critical Infrastructure:
Government Buildings:
Multiple government buildings reside within the city limits including fire and police
stations, City Hall, County Courthouse and a federal building. All of these are protected
with suppression and detection systems and backup generators for emergency power.
They are also equipped with Knox Box security for fire department access in the event
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of an emergency. Specific examples will be identified in the Risk Assessment Output
section of this report in the context of specific Fire Management Zones.
Schools:
There are thirteen elementary schools and four intermediate schools within the
City of Davenport, five high schools and three college campuses. The schools all have
emergency response plans and are protected with Knox Box security systems as well
as fire suppression and detection. All of the schools have been pre-planned by the fire
department and periodic drills are conducted to ensure plan viability.
Medical Facilities:
The jurisdiction contains the MercyOne-Genesis Health System, which consists
of one large hospital complex and numerous specialty facilities located throughout the
City. As critical infrastructure, these facilities are protected by suppression and detection
systems and have been pre-planned by the fire department.
Water Supply:
The City of Davenport is provided with an excellent source of water to areas of
the city that are developed. There are rural areas, mostly agricultural, that are not
served by a water main system. Water needs in areas not served by the Iowa-American
Water Company are requested by command officers if needed. There are five volunteer
jurisdictions bordering Davenport’s response territories that have 1,500 to 4,000 gallon
tanker capabilities. There are an additional five agencies within the county that also
have tankers. The county has a minimum tanker capacity of 30,500 gallons. All
agencies have mutual aid agreements with Davenport. The City of Bettendorf has an
automatic aid agreement for parts of FMZ’s D and L, and full automatic aid for FMZ K.
Trainings with these departments usually occur periodically in each of the respective
jurisdictions.
There are 4,334 fire hydrants located throughout the City. The pressure is
provided from five elevated storage tanks located strategically throughout the City of
Davenport. These tanks have the capacity to contain 6.17 million gallons of water. A 1
million gallon tank was most recently constructed and put into service in 2008 near the
intersection of Interstate 280 and Locust Street.
Davenport also has a wastewater treatment plant. The plant serves four
communities, Davenport, Bettendorf, Riverdale, and Panorama Park. A key piece of
davenport infrastructure, it also holds some unique risks. Situated on the shore of the
Mississippi by necessity, the region is prone to flooding. At 19.5ft, access to the plant is
limited to trucks with rail access. After 21 feet, the plant locks a skeleton crew of
workers in to continue operations. The only access is by boat. The fire department
operates and maintains two water rescue vehicles and is prepared to act should the
need arise. Service operations would end at 24ft and staff would be evacuated by DFD
personnel.
There are numerous bridges across the creek that allow for unfettered access to
all parts of the City. Duck Creek has a history of flooding and can cut the City in two
during major flooding events. The City has committed substantial resources to clearing
and straightening the creek in the past decade and has largely mitigated the flooding
issue.
The region also contains multiple high voltage power lines and substations.
Communications towers are also scattered about the service area. Technical rescue
teams are routinely trained on techniques and safety procedures when dealing with
potentially dangerous hazards such as these.
Communications:
All of the emergency response agencies in Scott County are dispatched by the
Scott Emergency Communications Center located in Davenport. This state of the art
facility was completed in 2013 and serves as the only PSAP for the City and County.
The facility was designed to withstand tornado force winds and all but the worst seismic
activity and still remain functional. It is equipped with two backup power generation
systems.
*Figure 19
*Critical Infrastructure within the City of Davenport
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Fire Management Zone Methodology
In previous Davenport Fire Department Risk assessments, 121 fire management
zones (FMZ) were identified. These zones were loosely based on the eight fire
company primary response districts, see figure 24 below. Much of the DFDs data is
tracked and gathered under this historical system, and it can provide a good level of
granularity in descriptive metrics. For instance, figures 4 and 12 above represent
population density and assessed valuation as well.
*Figure 20
*Original 121 Fire Management Zones
However, for the purposes of designing risk zones, describing the makeup of 121
districts was impractical. For this reason, the 121 zones were collapsed into twelve core
fire management zones (FMZ). See figure 20 above.
*Figure 21
*New Fire Management Zones
Figure 21 is a zoomed in version of the redefined fire management zones. They
generally reflect the engine company boundaries as established in the broad categories
of the original zones (figure 29). Those zones were categorized as a letter, which
dictates the engine company district, and a number, which represents a zone within that
district. For example, the original FMZ H15 fell into the engine response territory
designated “H” and was the 15th zone of that company. That zone has been redefined to
fall into the new risk grouping of zone “L”.
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The decision to simplify the FMZ into these twelve was driven by two key
concepts. Firstly, research was undertaken to identify how many zones similar agencies
had. After researching a sample of eight accredited agencies, the zone quantity ranged
from six to seventeen. These jurisdictions contained a wide geographic and population
range. It was found that the DFD was operating a strategy abnormal to its peers with
121 zones.
Secondly, the zones were so numerous, that a sophisticated and practically
useful product was difficult to produce. This document aims to rectify that concern by
clearly dictating the attributes, challenges, advantages, and risk factors of each zone in
significant detail to inform operational decisions.
The zones were designed from a combination of the original engine company
districts, as well as identifying urban and rural boundaries based off of population
density statistics. Though figure 4 identifies a suburban category from a descriptive
standpoint, for the purposes of a risk analysis the agency opted to use only urban and
rural classifications. Zones F, H, J, and L have been designated as rural zones. This is
specifically important when formulating the hydrant density variable (water supply) as
explained in the following section. See Table 7 below for classifications.
Approximate Square Population
FMZ Population Miles Density Classification
A 3945 2.82 4833 Urban
B 4640 1.26 3693 Urban
C 15055 4.56 3299 Urban
D 15848 4.22 3759 Urban
E 11249 3.54 3174 Urban
F 1837 12.61 199 Rural
G 15585 3.83 4069 Urban
H 2662 8.37 318 Rural
I 18201 6.50 2802 Urban
J 1261 11.06 114 Rural
K 5513 2.45 2249 Urban
L 5832 8.32 700 Rural
*Table 8
*Urban vs Rural Classifications
Community Expectations
Historically in the fire service, community expectations have been relatively
simple. When a fire occurred, it was assumed the fire department would arrive and
extinguish the flames to the best of their ability. In the modern era, citizens rightfully
expect a far more comprehensive level of service from their local fire department with
accurate data to support the stated levels of service. The Davenport Fire Department
began to consider community expectations starting in the mid-1990s with informal
customer surveys. The agency uses this information in conjunction with incident data to
help determine remediation programs in the response area.
Today, the DFD uses a variety of tools to ensure the agency is meeting the
expectations of the community. Among these tools are written surveys, strategic
planning, a website design that encourages citizen input, and soliciting elected officials
on the feedback they receive from their constituents. Department officers are solicited
for feedback as well to ensure that the organizational values are in line with the
community served.
Citizen surveys are sent out every two years. They are intended to provide
feedback on agency performance and identify any changes in community expectations.
The surveys are sent out to citizens randomly to gain a representative sample of the city
of Davenport’s residents. The agency’s most recent survey was conducted in 2024.
The surveys involving incidents rate response time, courteous and professional
conduct, if adequate information was provided, if the incident was mitigated
satisfactorily, and if information was provided in recovering from the incident. Inspection
surveys rate courteous and professional conduct, level of preparedness and knowledge,
whether the inspection was completed quickly and efficiently, and whether codes and
violations were explained adequately.
All surveys have an additional comment section to allow an open forum where
respondents can provide additional information along with a phone number for them to
contact the department regarding the services they received. The following charts below
represent the 2024 survey results.
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*Figure 22
*2024 City of Davenport Community Survey
The three charts above identify the community’s view of current DFD services as
well as expectations for the next two years. The results led to these main conclusions
from the survey. First, the highest rated category of city service was Fire & Paramedic
services as 95% of respondents scored these services as “very good” or “good”.
Second, for fire services that were rated by respondents, the two highest services were
capability of DFD personnel (92%), and professionalism of DFD personnel (91%).
Furthermore, this survey points out areas for improvement in city services. In this
section, it is noted that for fire service categories, the Department’s top priorities for
improvement are the responsiveness to emergency/medical calls for service, and fire
prevention efforts. The chart below is an analysis of community Importance-satisfaction
for each of these services.
*Figure 23
*2024 Davenport Community Survey- Importance and Satisfaction Assessment Matrix
This matrix was valuable in evaluating levels of importance for respondents, and
to quantify their level of satisfaction as well. Also, this matrix illustrates areas for
continued emphasis, areas for improvement, and where services exceeded
expectations with respondents. Next, the survey identifies comparisons for the service
area against similar agencies.
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*Figure 24
*2024 Davenport Community Survey- Ratings of Public Safety Services
The main conclusion from the figure above is that the perception that residents
have on Fire & Paramedic services offered by DFD has a higher rating of satisfaction,
compared to the plains region, and the country as a whole. Department administration
meets regularly with officers to communicate how to continue the levels of service the
community has deemed a priority. Additionally, these meetings allow for feedback on
ideas for improvement and ways to maintain relevancy.
Risk Assessment
Methodology:
The risk assessment is broken up into two key segments. The highest granularity
assessment is at the Fire Management Zone (FMZ) level. The second risk assessment
level is the building risk score. This risk model analysis risk for each building in the city
and provides a risk score. Those scores are then aggregated together to make up a key
input into the FMZ risk model. In this way, the model is able to identify risks building by
building for incident-level analysis as well as provide descriptive information at the FMZ
level for big-picture strategic planning. See the organizational chart below (Figure 22).
*Figure 25
*Risk Assessment Organizational Chart
As noted in the chart above, there are four separate risk assessments done for
each of the twelve FMZs. The building score is only one component of the fire
suppression risk assessment, though it contains many additional variables.
Datasets:
Before beginning the breakdown of the variables included in the risk assessment,
an understanding of the sources of data provides solid foundation for explaining some
of the decisions the agency made in its design. The three core databases and their
variables are identified below:
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1. New World Records Management System (Legacy System), & Emergency
Networking (current RMS)
a. Fire History
b. Response Time
c. Construction Type (BLDG)
d. Occupancy Class (BLDG)
e. Number of Stories (BLDG)
f. Year Built (BLDG)
g. Prevention Measures (BLDG)
2. The Scott County Assessor’s Database
a. Assessed Value
b. Population Density
c. Gross Building Area (BLDG)
d. Construction Type (BLDG)
3. Davenport Register of Historic Properties
a. Historic Properties
To fully capture all relevant data points, the accreditation team was required to
cross reference these data sources into a single figure for each FMZ. However, each
database tracked addresses in a different way. For example, the records management
system tracks by address, where the assessor tracks by parcel number. Each database
had to be cross referenced to one another to combine all variables. Since the datasets
were not perfect matches, a prioritization order needed to be established. Simply put,
what data source do we start with and add onto?
The order that the databases are listed in above show that prioritization. The
accreditation dataset was matched to the RMS, then the ISO dataset was matched.
This order was chosen for a variety of reasons, two of which are quality of the database
and the quantity of variables being pulled from each. An analysis was also done to
identify the best combination to ensure accurate results.
The historic property database was simply matched at the FMZ level as it was
not included in the building assessment. This allowed for 100% of that database to be
utilized.
Variable Scoring:
The variable scoring follows two key principles. Firstly, that the lowest risk level
of each FMZ is scored at 1. Secondly, the highest risk level is scored at 12. Every FMZ
is scored somewhere between 1 and 12 depending on where they fall in the range. For
example, if one specific zone is significantly more risky than all other zones in a
particular indicator, that zone would be rated 12 while all other zones may be rated at a
less than 0.1. The model is designed to relate zones only to each other, as well as
incorporate a level of magnitude for each variable.
Once a risk score is calculated, it is multiplied by the weight of each variable as
identified in the table below.
This risk assessment combines the following variables at the following weights:
Variable Fire EMS Weight Technical HAZMAT
Suppression Rescue Weight
Weight Weight
Incident History 1 1 1 0.5
Response Time (90th) 1 0.5 1
Assessed Value 1
Hydrant Density 0.25
(Water Supply)
Population Density 1 1
Aid Type (mutual, 0.25
automatic, partial)
Building Risk 1
Historic Properties 0.25
Severity 0.25 1 0.5
Special Risk 1
HAZ Permits 1
*Table 9
*Risk Assessment Variable weighting chart
Fire Suppression Risk Model
History
This variable was calculated four times, once for each service type. The number of
calls is taken and ranked against the other eleven zones. This provides the descriptive
portion of the variable as shown on the FMZ pages. The model divides the calls in each
FMZ by the total calls of all FMZs. This returns a percentage of calls in that service type
that the FMZ is responsible for in a 5-year period. That percentage is applied to the risk
model as dictated in the above section (variable scoring). For example, in the fire
suppression model, FMZ G had the highest percentage of calls at 15.2% and FMZ J
had the lowest at 2%. Therefore, FMZ G scored a 12 and FMZ J scored a 1 for this
variable. All other variables are scored between 11 and 2 based on where they fall in
the respective range of 1% to 16%.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Response Time
Response time is also a key variable for this risk model. There is significant research
for risk increases in fire suppression. For example, Matrix consulting group’s 2018 Fire
Department Operations Study explains that “flashover normally occurs from four to ten
minutes after free burning begins. The time to flashover is a function of time and
temperature. Fire growth occurs exponentially, doubling itself every minute of free
burning that is allowed”. The 90th percentile response time was calculated for each FMZ
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and scored against each other. The slowest response was in FMZ F, so it scored a 12,
or the most at risk. The fastest response time was in FMZ A so it scored a 1.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Assessed Value
This variable is only applicable to the fire suppression risk model. It is a combination
of three assessor valuations: commercial, residential, and industrial. To account for the
different sizes of fire management zones, this variable was divided by the square miles
of each zone. The result is an assessed value by square mile which incorporates both a
measure of value and a measure of density. This variable is contingent on zones having
relatively consistent population and building densities. The urban and rural classification
used for FMZ breakdown are vital.
Data Source: Scott County Assessor’s Office
Hydrant Density
Hydrant density is a complex variable. First, it is calculated by taking total hydrants
divided by square miles of the FMZ. Secondly, different geography types (urban vs
rural) have different needs and measures of quality for hydrant density. It is not
reasonable to score rural density (highest is 55/sq mile) against urban density (lowest is
123/sq mile) as the building density is vastly different between the two. This makes it
difficult to compare these two land types. For this reason, rural FMZs and urban FMZs
were scored against their own grouping. The result is that there are two scores of 1 and
two scores of 0, for each urban and rural grouping. Though this variable is weighted
lower, it is important to include in the model as it accounts for access to water supply.
This variable is also only applied to the fire suppression risk model.
Data Source: City of Davenport Public Works Department
Population Density
Population density is applied to every risk model. It is simply a calculation of total
population over square miles. Population centers intrinsically have increased activity,
opportunity for emergencies and life risk. This is a key variable for identifying loss of life
risks and has an influence on incident probability as well. This is one of the reasons
DFD fire stations are centered on population centers, which also boast the lowest
response times.
Data Source: Scott County Assessor’s Office
Aid Type
Aid type refers to the automatic aid agreement the DFD has made with Bettendorf
Fire. As a new agreement, it currently only applies to fire suppression calls and
therefore is only applied to the fire suppression risk model. The variable comes in three
different outcomes: mutual aid, partial automatic aid, and automatic aid. It is also
weighted lower as there is no change to the ERF of a potential incident. The benefit of
automatic aid is primarily seen in response time decreases and simultaneous calls for
service incidents where apparatus may be further away or unavailable. As a new
program (beginning mid November 2019), the DFD is unsure as to the quantitative
effects the program may have on overall response. Since automatic aid only impacts
three zones (D, K, L) and is weighted at .25, the impact on the risk model is negligible.
As a living document, this score may be adjusted as the agency learns more about the
effect of automatic aid.
Data Source: DFD Personnel
Historic Property
This variable maps each historic property in the City of Davenport and ranks each
Fire Management Zone against the others by quantity. It is only applicable to the fire
suppression risk model as these buildings are particularly vulnerable to fire risks and
tend to have greater impacts on the community. Historic schools and churches are also
included in this variable. See the map below:
*Figure 26
*Map of Historic Properties in the City of Davenport
Data Source: Davenport Register of Historic Properties
Building Score (All Hazard Risk Assessment)
Building Overview:
This is the last and by far the most complex variable in the model and a key
component of the all hazard risk assessment. First, the department’s data analyst
worked with staff to create a quantitative, but also qualitative assessment of buildings in
the response area. This was done through an analysis of critical building risks, incident
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probability, and consequence predictors. Because of the complexity, the following
section will identify the methodology utilized in calculating this risk score.
First, the building risk model included seven separate variables.
1. Building construction Type (New World RMS)
2. Building Occupancy Class (New World RMS)
3. Number of Stories (Scott County Assessor’s Office (Assessor), New World RMS)
4. Year Built (New World RMS and Assessor)
5. Gross building Area (Assessor)
6. Prevention Measures (Assessor, New World RMS & Zoll database cross
reference)
The issue of databases not matching perfectly was most apparent in this section, as
not all buildings were included by every source. Our aim was to capture as much data
as possible to show an accurate reflection of activity and risk in the jurisdiction.
The model started with 2,555 buildings; 2,088 were selected as viable candidates
for the risk model; this equates to 82% of all buildings. The selection was largely based
on how many variables were included. Out of the six variables available, five were
required to be included in the model. This means that building variables can mix and
match but must contain at least 83% of the variables to be included, 2088 buildings met
this bar. This parameter was set to ensure that building scores would maintain a high
level of accuracy and must draw information from multiple databases. Once the
buildings with 5 and 6 variables were factored in, it was found that the model contains
83.3% of all variables, spread across those six factors, giving us a strong sample.
These variables will be explained in more detail in the next section.
Building Variable Description & Scoring:
The next section will provide an in-depth explanation of the variables in the model
along with the scores that have been associated with them.
1. Building Construction Type
This category covers five construction types, ordered by Roman numerals. These
construction types follow the same characteristics as NFPA 220. Risk scores in this
situation evaluated building material composition. For example, a modular building will
collapse quicker than a brick building during a structure fire. More specifically, Type I
Fire resistive structures are constructed of concrete and protected steel and are
designed to keep the fire contained to the room or floor of origin. Type I structures are
typically high-rise buildings, which are buildings that are more than 75 feet tall. In
contrast, type II non-combustible structures are constructed of non-combustible material
such as reinforced masonry or tilt slab walls, with metal decking for roofs. These roofs
are covered with insulation foam and lightweight concrete. Type II structures are
typically newer buildings or remodels of existing commercial buildings, such as strip
malls or big box stores.
Construction Type Risk Score
Type I: Fire Resistive 0
Type II: Noncombustible 0.25
Type III: Ordinary 0.5
Type IV: Heavy Timber 0.75
Type V: Wood Frame 1
*Table 10
*NFPA 220 Building Construction Types with Risk Score weights
2. Building Occupancy Class
This category covers occupancy class, which is a measure of activity and use in a
building. In the figure below, the scores were identified through a detailed breakdown of
life safety elements. Factors such as propensity to carry special risks (such as the
HAZMAT sections) were taken into account only for those service types’ risk models.
Assembly 4 and 5 were scored lower than other assembly classes because they are out
in the open air. Institution 3 was scored slightly less risky as tenants are generally
considered to be able-bodied, opposed to Institution 1 and Institution 2. Business was
scored due to mobility and general adhesion to fire codes. Storage occupancy classes
are scored at the lowest possible metric of .1 as they do not encompass as many life
hazards, compared to the other occupancy classes, as shown below.
Occupancy Class Risk Score
Assembly A-1 1
Assembly A-2 1
Assembly A-3 1
Assembly A-4 0.7
Assembly A-5 0.7
B Business 0.2
Mercantile M 0.2
Educational E 1
Factory F-1 0.8
Factory F-2 0.8
High HAZ H-1 1
High HAZ H-2 1
High HAZ H-3 1
High HAZ H-4 1
High HAZ H-5 1
Institution I-1 1
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Institution I-2 1
Institution I-3 0.9
Residential R-1 1
Residential R-2 1
Residential R-3 0.9
Storage S-1 0.1
Storage S-2 0.1
*Table 11
*Occupancy Classes and Risk Score
3. Number of Stories
The number of stories in a building has a significant impact on ease of access and
fire prevention requirements. In Davenport Fire Department’s jurisdiction, buildings
above 30ft are required to have a standpipe. For this reason, the agency began risk
scores at that story height. The department has one, 100ft aerial truck that reaches a
maximum of 7 stories. However, it has two 100ft aerial trucks in inventory. Any higher
than that, and the response plan remains unchanged, so scores max out at floor 8.
Number of Stories Risk Score
1 0
2 0
3 0
4 0.2
5 0.4
6 0.6
7 0.8
8 1
9 1
10 1
11 1
12 1
13 1
13+ 1
*Table 12
*Number of Stories and weighted score
4. Year Built
The year built variable was generally based on construction type and philosophies.
Though it overlaps the construction type variable in some areas, it also accounts for
building trends. For example, between 1920 and 1940, buildings utilized the balloon
construction model, resulting in an easier path for fire to travel. As there was not a
universal standard for assigning risk scores by the year a building was constructed, the
agency used historical perspectives, and internal knowledge to assign the following risk
scores.
Year Built By Decade Risk Score
1840 0
1850 0
1860 0
1870 0
1880 0.2
1890 0.2
1900 0.4
1910 0.4
1920 0.6
1930 0.6
1940 0.6
1950 0.6
1960 0.7
1970 0.7
1980 0.95
1990 0.95
2000 1
2010 1
2020 1
*Table 13
*Building Year Built by decade with Risk Scores
5. Gross Building Area
Gross building area generally reflects the potential loss as the fire increases. It is
only used in the fire suppression risk model. Risk scores were calculated based on
historical data and personnel to identify changes in risk. For example, for buildings with
a square footage under 5000, they are less able to fit as many potential combustibles in
that area, compared to buildings with higher square footage.
Square Footage Range Risk Score
<5000 0
5K - 25K 0.25
26K - 75K 0.5
76K - 100K 0.75
>100K 1
*Table 14
*Square Footage Range with Risk Scores
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6. Prevention Measures
Prevention measures are a broad term for sprinkler systems, standpipes,
extinguishers, detectors, alarms, etc. For simplicity, we marked any building that has
some form of protection, including standpipes (30ft), for full credit, this means that they
were not scored against in the risk calculation. Furthermore, buildings were given no
credit for buildings that do not have protections. Consequently, buildings are scored at
either 0 or 1.
Lastly, final scores were calculated under the following weighting system:
Variable Weight
Building Construction Type 0.75
Building Occupancy Class 1
Number of Stories 1
Year Built 0.5
Gross Building Area 1
Prevention Measures 0.5
*Table 15
*Final Variables and Risk Scores
The weights were initially defined based on logical arguments established by the data
analyst and accreditation team. More specifically, the data analyst conducted risk
weighting meetings with the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, and the Fire
Marshal. However, once the risk model was completed, weights were adjusted to better
capture institutional knowledge from DFD staff and better reflect the activity of the city.
This combination of expertise and analytical method is paramount in developing a
usable, accepted, and beneficial risk model for the agency.
Emergency Medical Services Risk Model
History
This is a measure of probability. It is calculated in the same way as the fire suppression
risk model, though it only utilizes EMS calls for service. On page 64, the FMZ results
pages show specific call counts. Over 59,000 calls were analyzed for this variable and
the response time variable. For this model, FMZ J was the least risky with only 648 calls
in the model. FMZ I was of the most risk, at 8,483 calls for service.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Response Time
This is a measure of probability as high-risk EMS situations can double in life threat
every minute, as reported in the Matrix Consulting Group’s Operations Study. In 2018,
the Davenport Fire Department utilized the services of Matrix Consulting Group to
create an Operations study of the agency. The figure below illustrates some of those
results with the chances of survival of cardiac arrest before the initiation of CPR and/or
defibrillation.
*Figure 27
*Chances of survival of Cardiac Arrest prior to CPR
This variable is also calculated under the same methodology as the fire suppression
model. All data for response time is cleaned for outlier data and calculated at the 90 th
percentile. For EMS, the least risky FMZ was zone A with a total response time of 8
minutes and 39 seconds. Zone H was the highest risk, with a response time of 12
minutes and 53 seconds. It should be noted that these times are inclusive of all EMS
call types which means that the EMD dispatch process may impact response times.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Call Type
Call type is a measure of probability for the EMS risk model. The call types were broken
up into a potential range of risk scores on the following scale:
Score Severity
1 Other Service Provided
2 Provided BLS
3 Provided ALS
*Table 16
*Call Type by Severity with Risk Scores
In Exhibit 2, the results of the EMS risk model, and the agency’s classification of various
call types can be found.
Though some procedures could be used for multiple severity levels, the DFD
opted to use only the lowest possible score in the range for determining risk levels. This
ensures that the most extreme and life-threatening procedures are clearly defined and
much less common. For example, ALS being done on a patient would receive a level 3
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score. However, assisting another agency or lift-assist is not likely to be done on a more
severe patient thus receiving a score of 1. By using the lowest possible score in the
range, we ensure a clear picture of the procedures performed in each district is
developed.
Lastly, the severity scores were summed and divided by the number of incidents
that had a procedure performed. This resulted in the average incident severity for the
FMZ over 5 years. These results were then ranked and weighted into the overall risk
score per the respective FMZ.
FMZ Severity Score Incidents Average Incident Severity
A 8417 5587 1.5065
B 8264 6025 1.3716
C 9078 5842 1.5539
D 8740 5814 1.5033
E 9076 5433 1.6705
F 1698 915 1.8557
G 11009 7419 1.4839
H 1827 1226 1.4902
I 11076 7383 1.5002
J 1006 561 1.7932
K 4468 3162 1.4130
L 5008 3444 1.4541
Grand
79667 52811 1.5085
Total
*Table 17
*EMS Severity Scores by Fire Management Zones
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Population Density
This variable is also a measure of probability, as more people in an area tends to
increase the need for EMS services. It is also used to balance out the impact of the
response time variable in the risk model, as rural areas tend to score highly in a risk
model with fewer variables. This negates the need to weight the model. Furthermore,
results for population density for each FMZ are shown here.
Data Source: Scott County Assessor’s Office
Technical Rescue Risk Model
History
This is a measure of probability. It is calculated in the same way as the fire suppression
risk model, though it only utilizes technical rescue calls for service. For this model, FMZ
A was the highest risk zones, which is largely due to stalled elevator calls (NFIRS 331),
and FMZ J was the lowest risk zone.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Response Time
Similar to the other risk models, this is a measure of probability in the model. Though
not as clearly applicable as EMS and fire services, technical rescues most definitely
carry a consequence for slow response. Since these call types identify trapped or
missing persons as key incidents (see the severity variable), these calls have a high
probability of becoming severe EMS calls. For this model, FMZ E scored the lowest,
and FMZ F scored the highest risk.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Severity
Due to overall fewer technical rescue incidents in the model, this variable only splits
incident types into low, medium, and high severity risk groups. Extrication events and
searches for victims in unsafe environments (such as water) were considered high
severity. Alternatively, searches for people in safer environments (such as land) and
rescue from stalled elevators were considered less severe. Technical Rescue severity
scores are shown in exhibit 5.
Special Risk
This variable has been added as another qualitative variable. Some regions in the
jurisdiction have significantly increased risks in regards to technical rescue needs. This
variable takes into account interstates, waterways, and heavy industrial zones. Each of
these conditions increases the probability of both minor, and significant technical rescue
needs. The below chart illustrates these conditions and their effect on the cumulative
score. The cumulative scores were then multiplied by 6.5 which is the average of the
other weighted categories.
Special Risk Score Impact
High Traffic +0.25
Interstate Junction +0.40
Rail Junction +0.20
Waterway +0.20
Waterway Access Point +0.30
Heavy Industry +0.15
*Table 18
*Special Risk Infrastructure
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The FMZ’s scored the following in those categories:
FMZ Special Conditions Cumulative Score
A Waterway 0.20 (1.3)
B Rail Junction 0.20 (1.3
C High Traffic 0.25 (1.63)
D Rail Junction 0.25 (1.63)
E None 0.00 (0)
F Waterway Access, High 0.90 (5.85)
Traffic, Industry, Rail
Junction
G None 0.00 (0)
H High Traffic 0.25 (1.63)
I None 0.00 (0)
J Interstate Junction, 0.55 (3.58)
Industry
K High Traffic 0.25 (1.63)
L Interstate Junction (x2), 0.95 (6.18)
Industry
*Table 19
*Special Conditions with Risk Scores
Hazardous Materials Risk Model
History
This is a measure of probability. It is calculated in the same way as the fire
suppression risk model, though it only utilizes hazardous materials calls for service.
For this model, FMZ F scored the safes, while FMZ C was ranked the highest.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Permits
The map below shows hazmat permits in the jurisdiction. A Hazmat permit is a
service fee based on the amount of hazardous material stored, and the classification of
hazardous materials stored at a facility's site. Large circles indicate multiple permits
designated under one address, while small circles indicate only one or two permits
designated under a single address. The color scheme shows the final risk model results
for each zone for the hazmat risk model. Though this will be presented and examined
later in this document, the intent of this graphic is to show the correlation between
higher risk areas and permit quantity.
*Figure 28
*ARCGIS map of HAZMAT permits in DFD jurisdiction
For this variable, FMZ J scored the highest risk with FMZ F close behind. Both of these
areas have industrial activity.
Data Source: DFD New World Records Management System & Emergency Networking
Severity
For this variable, special risk was defined by an assessment of the hazardous materials
each FMZ has on-site. Two factors were considered for this variable. First, the type of
material was noted and scored on the scale identified in Exhibit 2. Secondly, the
quantity of the material was taken into account. The type of material (gas, solid, liquid)
is significant in determining risk level quantities.
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The severity variable reflects a combination of material type (based on gas, liquid, solid
scale), and quantity using the following formula:
1 1
(𝑀𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑇𝑦𝑝𝑒 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 ∗ ( )) ∗ (𝑄𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑆𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 ∗ ( )) = 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑆𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒
3 5
As the department needed an evaluative tool to calculate severity, the agency’s data
analyst and Hazmat team developed this equation. For this variable, FMZ F scored the
highest risk, followed closely by FMZ D. Some discussion was had as to why FMZ D
scored so highly here. It was identified that the Genesis East Hospital has significant
hazmat materials.
Risk Assessment Output:
All Hazard Building Risk Assessment
The buildings were placed in specific categories of low, moderate, high, and
significant risk levels. The cut-off points were identified by reviewing overall FMZ risk
scores for the model. The final model places buildings in the following parameters:
Risk Level Score Limitation Count
Low X <= 0.277 420
Moderate 0.277 < X <= 0.325 685
High 0.325< X <= 0.375 548
Significant X > 0.375 511
Grand Total 2164
*Table 20
*Overall FMZ Building Risk Levels
1. Low Risk: Low risk buildings have an average variable score between 0 and
0.277. These buildings are typically small in size, lack exposure, are not
frequently sprinklered, has lower square footage, and can contain moderately
combustible contents. Examples include pump houses, small storage facilities,
gate attendant buildings, coffee stop shops, or storage sheds. These structures
would contain few, if any occupants.
2. Moderate Risk: The buildings have an average variable score between 0.277 &
0.325, 685 buildings make up this category.
3. High Risk: These buildings have an average variable score between 0.325 &
0.375, 548 buildings make up this category. Examples of these building types are
large stores, places of assembly (like bowling alleys and theaters), and multi-
story buildings.
4. Maximum Risk: These buildings have an average variable score above 0.375,
511 buildings make up this category and are listed below. Since occupancy class
is core driver of the building risk score, these buildings tend to be assembly
spaces, education centers, institutions, and high-density residential units. The
chart below contains multiple schools, retirement communities, massive
shopping centers, high risk apartment complexes, and industrial zones.
The maximum risk buildings are:
Address Score Name
1000 BLYTHWOOD PL 0.592 Sherwood Forrest Apartments
5701 N DIVISION ST 0.557 Wood Middle School
102 E 3RD ST 0.551 Mississippi Lofts
5600 JERSEY RIDGE RD 0.548 Crystal Ridge Apartments
1934 W 5TH ST 0.542 Smart Middle School
200 E 3RD ST 0.541 Hotel Blackhawk
1120 MAIN ST 0.535 Central HS
4700 VILLAGE DR 0.533 Village Coop. of Crow Creek
200 E 90TH ST 0.522 Multi-tenant complex (former CAT)
225 W 2ND ST 0.510 Figge Art Museum
2501 W 53RD ST 0.508 Meadowcrest Sr Apts
7102 HILLANDALE RD 0.506 Olde Town Estates Apts
111 E 2ND ST 0.502 Double Tree
1228 E RUSHOLME ST 0.502 MercyOne/Genesis East
104 W 2ND ST 0.501 City Square Offices
326 W 3RD ST 0.501 Kahl Lofts
3403 JERSEY RIDGE RD 0.498 Indian Ridge Apts
3320 SPRING ST 0.493 Spring Village
3040 N DIVISION ST 0.488 Williams Middle School
3505 W LOCUST ST 0.488 West HS
*Table 21
*Maximum Risk Buildings in DFD jurisdiction
Reference the chart below for the geographical locations of these 20 buildings
and their corresponding FMZs.
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*Figure 29
*ARCGIS map of Maximum Risk Buildings
Four Service Areas Risk Maps Results
The below four maps show each of the agency service areas broken down by risk. It is
important to note that regardless of the planning zone, the department sends the same
ERF, regardless of the size or occupancy. Once the department receives dispatching
information, the responding personnel has the ability to send additional resources.
Figure 30 shows the final scoring for fire suppression. The highest risk areas, identified
by a combination of all variables are zones I and G. The lowest risk area are zones H
and F. The model utilizes multiple variables for both probability and consequence as
explained above.
*Figure 30
*Fire Suppression Risk Results Map
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Figure 31 shows the final scoring for emergency medical services. The highest
risk areas closely match the fire suppression results with zones I and G being
prominent. The lowest risk zones are J and F.
*Figure 31
* Emergency Medical Services Risk Results Map
Figure 32 shows the final scoring for the technical rescue risk assessment. The
highest risk areas for technical rescue are dramatically different from the other services.
This is largely driven by EMS and Fire Suppression being driven by population as key
probability factors. Technical rescue relies on unique circumstances that increase both
the probability and the consequence of incidents in the area, identified by the special
risk and severity variables. Therefore, the highest risk areas for technical rescue are
zones F and L. The lowest risk areas are zones E and K.
*Figure 32
*Technical Rescue Risk Results Map
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Figure 33 shows the final scoring for the hazardous materials risk assessment.
Similar to the technical rescue model, hazmat relies on some special probability and
consequence factors presented by the permit and severity variables.
*Figure 33
*Hazardous Materials Risk Results Map
Fire Management Zone Summary Pages
The following 12 pages depict each of the Fire Management Zones in detail. These
pages are designed to be a one-stop-shop reference for each FMZ. Each is broken up
into three core sections. Firstly, the description section dictates broad information
intended to provide an overall picture of the zone. For instance, reading through this
section may create a picture of a low population density industrial zone, or a commercial
zone with high asset values.
The next section presents the results of the risk model. Variable descriptions are
provided that explain key factors of the model for each service area. This would be the
area to reference when wanting to answer the question, “why is Zone X so much higher
EMS risk than zone W?” The specific variable scores are also output in this section with
the associated weight given in parenthesis next to the variable name.
The last section examines unique factors that a certain zone may have. This is where
educational, governmental, and historic buildings may be mentioned. Critical
infrastructure will also encompass pipelines and rail-lines. The special risk section
focuses more on specific building hazards. Large structures with high populations would
be identified here.
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Fire Management Zone A
This includes the downtown core area. It is primarily commercial and mixed use, high-rise style buildings with residential on the outskirts. Over the last decade, many
Description of the buildings have been renovated and have increased their property values. Multiple educational campuses are located in this zone.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 0.90 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 3945 Call Counts 34 6202 78 63 6377
Population Density 4377 FMZ Ranking 7 6 1 7 6
Fire Loss $ 2,453,475 Proportion Of total Calls 6.8% 10.5% 31.1% 7.1% 10.5%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 40,238,423 1st Due Response Time 05:10 08:39 08:26 10:26 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 94% Risk Level HIGH MED-HIGH MED-LOW LOW Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 0% 66% 23% 8% 3%
$ 770,268,482 100% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ - $ 600,012,542 $ 42,815,460 $ 119,786,100 $ 7,654,380
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
0.56 0.00 1.00 0.17 0.88 1.00 0.12 1.00 3.10
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ A was classified in the HIGH risk category for fire suppression. This classification was largly driven by being (1) (Weighted)
the highest risk FMZ for the "assessed value" variable, additionally, it scored a 0.88 for "population density". As
FS
0.79 0.00 0.00 0.88 1.67
two of the most important variables in the assessment, these drove up the risk score considerably. Another
factor was the lowest score for response time. This, along with an average score in "fire history", kept FMZ A out of Technical Rescue Variable Scores
the maximum risk category. Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
0.58 0.06 0.13 0.21 0.99
This zone was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for EMS. With extremly low scores in response time and
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS severity, the only factors pushing this zone above the average mark were population density and EMS history.
These were also the key factors that elevated zone A in the fire suppression assessment. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
0.36 0.06 0.13 0.31
This zone was classified as the MED-LOW risk category for technical rescue. The only score above the average was Most influential Risk Factors
TR history. This is largly due to the population of zone A. Population density and incident occurance are closely
correlated. However, these incidents were responded to quickly and tended to be lower on the severity scale.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Assd. Value Assd. Value Pop. Density Resp. Time Permits
FMZ A was classified in the LOW risk category for hazmat. A below average score in history, combined with
HZ Hist. Prop. Pop. Density EMS History TR History HAZ History
extremely low scores in severity and permits makes this zone one of the less risky ones in the jurisdiction.
Aid Type Fire History None Special Risk Severity
Unique Factors
Zone A primarily contains government buildings. City Hall, the courthouse, jail, and police station all reside in this zone. Additionally, two of the higher education
Critical Infrastructure campuses in the jurisdiction are in zone A. Lastly, two rail lines intersect near the river.
Special Risk QCT Media Group, Central High School, Palmer History Museum, Blackhawk Hotel, Wells Fargo Building, two college campuses
Fire Management Zone B
Primarily mixed-use commercial and industrial buildings reside in this zone. There is single and multi-residential scattered throughout. The construction is older and
Description typically has lower property values.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 1.26 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 4640 Call Counts 40 6621 14 54 6729
Population Density 3691 FMZ Ranking 6 4 8 8 4
Fire Loss $ 1,693,380 Proportion Of total Calls 8.0% 11.2% 5.6% 6.1% 11.1%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 3,109,240 1st Due Response Time 05:12 09:01 09:34 09:32 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 65% Risk Level MED-LOW HIGH HIGH MINIMUM Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 0% 51% 45% 5% 0%
$ 175,745,150 100% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ - $ 66,130,490 $ 86,545,370 $ 22,963,380 $ 105,910
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
0.74 0.01 0.30 0.00 1.00 1.00 0.07 0.53 2.50
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
FMZ B was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for fire suppression. Though it is a downtown region, many of Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
the variables tended to cancel each other out. For example, this zone had the highest risk level for population (1) (Weighted)
density, though it was one of least risky for response time, beaten by a mere 2 seconds by zone A . Similarly, a
FS
0.90 0.05 0.36 1.00 2.01
high value for fire history is impacted by the lowest score in hydrant density. Building risk was another driver of
the classification, with a 0.07 score, this zone shifted down the rankings dramatically. That score was specifically Technical Rescue Variable Scores
driven by traditional construction methods, older buildings, and primarily group R & B occupancies with lower Total Score
risk. TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
1.00 0.01 0.70 0.00 1.70
This zone was classified in the HIGH risk category for EMS. With similar stats to zone A, zone B also has high scores
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS for history and population density. However, it reaches a higher risk level by having positive scores for resposne
time and severity. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
0.37 0.03 0.08 0.26
This zone was classified in the HIGH risk category for technical rescue. Zone B had the highest score for the
history variable. Similar to zone A, population density is a big driver of incident occurance. Zone B also had a Most influential Risk Factors
TR
higher level of severity for incidents. Many of these incidents were searches for persons in water, which is
classified as a high risk incident. FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Pop. Density Pop. Density Pop. Density TR History HAZ History
FMZ B was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for hazmat. This zone had very few permits and the few
HZ Aid Type Fire History EMS History Severity Permits
incidents reported in this zone were low in severity.
Fire History Assd. Value Resp. Time Resp. Time Severity
Unique Factors
Critical Infrastructure Zone B contains Jefferson Elementary school and has key components to the water supply system. This area is also highly traveled by rail lines.
Special Risk Harrison Lofts, Modern Woodman Park, King's Harvest and Sisters of Humility homeless shelters.
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Fire Management Zone C
The central part of the city is mixed with residential property, mostly single family, and commercial properties. The commercial properties, especially on the
Description Brady/Harrison Corridor, are older.St. Ambrose University and several other educational facilities are located here.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 4.56 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 15055 Call Counts 41 6450 27 131 6649
Population Density 3300 FMZ Ranking 5 5 3 1 5
Fire Loss $ 4,708,768 Proportion Of total Calls 8.2% 10.9% 10.8% 14.8% 10.9%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 35,560,412 1st Due Response Time 06:18 09:32 10:04 08:51 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 88% Risk Level MED-HIGH MED-HIGH MAXIMUM MAXIMUM Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 1% 54% 41% 3% 1%
$ 1,206,093,980 50% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ 10,320 $ 445,519,940 $ 668,008,640 $ 89,839,350 $ 2,715,730
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
8.00 7.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 1.00 4.00 0.06 38.52
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ C was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for fire suppression. Being ranked between 6 and 7, places
(1) (Weighted)
FS
this FMZ directly in the average spot. With higher scores of assessed value and population density driving the 8.00 7.00 10.10 8.00 22.03
score up, response time and building risk drove balanced this out and nudged the score back down. There are Technical Rescue Variable Scores
also few historic buildings in this zone.
Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
10.00 10.00 6.00 1.63 27.63
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS
This zone was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for EMS. Again, most variables correspond to the fire
suppression model. History and population density were key drivers. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
12.00 12.00 12.00 30.00
This zone was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for technical rescue. Zone C scored high in both the Most influential Risk Factors
TR
number of incidents and response times.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
FMZ C was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for hazmat. This zone had some clustering of permitted Pop. Density Pop. Density EMS History Resp. Time Permits
HZ locations. As a core traffic zone, many of these permits were storage tanks around gas stations. This zone ranked Assd. Value Assd. Value Pop. Density TR History HAZ History
the highest in each category.
Aid Type Fire History Resp. Time Special Risk Severity
Unique Factors
Zone C has minimal rail traffic but does contain six educational institutions, including the St. Ambrose University complex with on-site student housing. One of the five
Critical Infrastructure water supply towers is in this zone along with fire station 3. Multiple thoroughfares intersect this region.
Special Risk North Park Mall Complex, Multiple Stadiums and Sports Complexes
Fire Management Zone D
Most of this zone is made up of residential properties, both single and multi-family. The Brady and Kimberly Corridors are lined with commercial properties. Zone D
Description also contains some of the cities more Historic properties and the East Village SSMID (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District).
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 4.22 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 15848 Call Counts 66 6954 23 129 7172
Population Density 3757 FMZ Ranking 3 3 5 2 3
Fire Loss $ 2,282,521 Proportion Of total Calls13.2% 11.7% 9.2% 14.6% 11.8%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 22,437,718 1st Due Response Time 05:56 09:00 07:41 08:44 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 91% Risk Level MAXIMUM HIGH MED-LOW HIGH Partial Automatic
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 0% 36% 60% 4% 0%
$ 1,299,251,595 40% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ - $ 415,902,245 $ 795,111,970 $ 86,394,240 $ 1,843,140
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
10.00 10.00 11.00 4.00 10.00 0.50 6.00 0.57 48.27
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
(1) (Weighted)
FMZ D was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for fire suppression. Key drivers for this FMZ were fire history
FS
10.00 3.00 9.77 10.00 23.94
and population density. Response time remained low as station 4 is well positioned in the center of the zone,
and this zone is partially covered under the Davenport-Bettendorf automatic aid agreement. Technical Rescue Variable Scores
Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
8.00 3.00 7.00 1.63 19.63
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS
This zone was classified in the HIGH risk category for EMS. This, in combination with high scores in population
density and incident history propell this zone upward in the model. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
11.00 5.00 4.00 18.00
This zone was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for technical rescue. Zone D had a high score for history. Most influential Risk Factors
TR Thought the other three variables were below average, they scored sifficiently high to push zone D above other
zones in the final scoring.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Pop. Density Pop. Density EMS History TR History Severity
HZ FMZ D was classified in the HIGH risk category for hazmat, this zone had extremely high scores for history. Fire History Fire History Pop. Density Severity HAZ History
Assd. Value Assd. Value Severity Special Risk Permits
Unique Factors
Zone D has the most academic institutions, with eight facilities. Additionally, the Genesis East Hospital is in the center of the area, one of the two key medical facilities
Critical Infrastructure in the jurisdiction and the only regional trauma center. There is also an industrial rail spur at the southern edge of the zone. Lastly, the Iowa American Water Facility is
located along the river, this is key infrastructure, providing drinking water to the City.
Special Risk Spring Village Retirement Community, Genesis East Hospital
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Fire Management Zone E
Primarily made up of both single and multi-family residential properties. The properties in this zone tend to have lower property values and consist of older
Description construction.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 3.54 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 11249 Call Counts 52 6016 10 82 6160
Population Density 3176 FMZ Ranking 4 7 9 5 7
Fire Loss $ 2,121,020 Proportion Of total Calls 10.4% 10.2% 4.0% 9.3% 10.1%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 9,256,310 1st Due Response Time 06:08 09:24 06:16 05:29 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 81% Risk Level MED-HIGH MED-LOW MINIMUM MED-LOW Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 26% 13% 54% 4% 3%
$ 515,810,120 30% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ 1,768,350 $ 52,067,700 $ 421,699,380 $ 27,329,570 $ 12,945,120
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
9.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 7.00 1.00 5.00 0.23 35.31
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ E was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for fire suppression. This zone had the highest risk score for
(1) (Weighted)
FS
hydrant density (urban) due to undeveloped areas which are rapidly developing. Above average scores in 6.00 6.00 10.86 7.00 18.71
population density and fire history drove this zone above the average line. Lower scores in assessed value and Technical Rescue Variable Scores
response time kept this zone from moving into the HIGH risk category.
Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
4.00 1.00 5.00 0.00 10.00
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS
This zone was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for EMS. Though maintaining above average scores in EMS
history and population density, fast response times and low severity dropped this zone below similar FMZs. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
8.00 4.00 5.00 14.50
This zone was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for technical rescue. Zone E had the lowest score for
special risk and an extremely low score for response time. This is likely due to the positioning of Station 5, which Most influential Risk Factors
TR
is right in the center of the zone. Combined with low scores in the other two variables, zone E earns the lowest
spot in the overal technical rescue risk model. FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Hydrant Density Pop. Density Pop. Density Severity HAZ History
FMZ E was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for hazmat. This zone had below average scores for permits
HZ Aid Type Fire History EMS History TR History Severity
and severity.
Pop. Density Assd. Value Resp. Time Resp. Time Permits
Unique Factors
Zone E contains multiple elementary, intermediate, and West High School. Being close to Zone F, potential industrial and rail incidents will most likely be dispatched
Critical Infrastructure from station 5, also located in this zone.
Special Risk SMART Intermediate School, West High
Fire Management Zone F
Zone F has heavy industrial zoning and buildings. This zone contains one of the city’s opportunity zones. It also consists of some agricultural land and single family
Description residential housing. Due to the age of the properties, the property values are lower in this area.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 9.15 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 1837 Call Counts 23 973 16 26 1038
Population Density 201 FMZ Ranking 8 11 7 11 11
Fire Loss $ 1,314,070 Proportion Of total Calls 4.6% 1.6% 6.4% 2.9% 1.7%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 9,621,860 1st Due Response Time 11:40 11:45 12:53 11:17 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 88% Risk Level MINIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM MED-LOW Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 49% 29% 17% 1% 4%
$ 207,415,470 50% Rural
Land Use Valuation $ 8,467,020 $ 80,857,840 $ 80,469,640 $ 1,712,030 $ 35,908,940
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
5.00 1.00 2.00 11.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.06 14.02
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
(1) (Weighted)
FMZ F was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for fire suppression. It had the lowest assessed value and the
FS
2.00 10.00 12.06 2.00 12.02
lowest building risk score. Response time and hydrant density are the only concerning variables, though this is a
rural zone. The building risk score was massivly driven down by occupancy class and construction type. Technical Rescue Variable Scores
Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
6.00 12.00 12.00 5.85 35.85
This zone was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for EMS. Zone F has extremely low population density and
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS EMS history. The only variable above average was response time. However, since the EMS model weights
response time at half the value of the probability variables, this has less effect on the overall ranking. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
1.00 8.00 10.00 14.00
This zone was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for technical rescue. Zone F had the highest risk scores for
two of the four variables: response time and severity. It also had extremely high scores for the remaining two Most influential Risk Factors
TR
variables. With the highest score for special risk, zone F also has significant contributing factors, such as
waterways, eavy industry, and rail traffic. FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
FMZ F was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for hazmat. With higher scores in permits and severity, a Hydrant Density Resp. Time Resp. Time TR History Permits
HZ minimal score in history is negated. This zone has significant industry, so if incidents were to happen in this area Aid Type Aid Type Severity Severity Severity
they have a higher likelyhood to be severe.
Resp. Time Fire History Pop. Density Resp. Time HAZ History
Unique Factors
The waste water treatment plant is located in this zone. However, this area is the most significant for the regional railyard. Containing multiple logistical terminals and
Critical Infrastructure facilities, the zone also contains much industrial activity where railcars are loaded and unloaded. Interstate 280 crosses this boundary as well.
Special Risk Alter Scrap Metal, Nestle Purina, waste water treatment plant,Aleris Industrial, Waterway access
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Fire Management Zone G
Zone G is a blended residential zone. It contains mostly single family residential but has spots of heavily populated, multi-family residential. Along the Kimberly and
Description Locust corridors there is commercial developments, including neighborhood commercial. There is some light industrial in this zone, mostly newer construction. It also
contains a regional high school.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 3.83 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 15585 Call Counts 76 8194 30 116 8416
Population Density 4070 FMZ Ranking 2 2 2 3 2
Fire Loss $ 1,788,595 Proportion Of total Calls 15.2% 13.8% 12.0% 13.1% 13.8%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 7,578,370 1st Due Response Time 06:03 08:52 08:29 08:46 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 81% Risk Level MAXIMUM MAXIMUM LOW HIGH Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 4% 35% 57% 2% 2%
$ 1,020,754,636 50% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ 4,270 $ 265,749,426 $ 707,965,070 $ 35,557,250 $ 11,478,620
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
11.00 9.00 8.00 3.00 11.00 1.00 10.00 0.21 50.05
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ G was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for fire suppression. This zone is the second riskiest in the (1) (Weighted)
jurisdiction. With a high population density and a historic prevalence of fires, the zone is susceptible to both high
FS
11.00 2.00 9.65 11.00 25.41
probability and high consequence factors. Compounding on that, FMZ G is also in the center of the city and does
not benefit from any external aid (above mutual aid). If the city continues to go down the path of automatic aid Technical Rescue Variable Scores
with our external partners, this zone is likly to be one of the last included, if ever. Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
11.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 19.00
This zone was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for EMS. Zone G is the highest risk zone in the jurisdiction.
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS This was a MAXIMUM risk zone for fire suppression, again solidifying the geographic correlation between
probability factors for EMS and fire suppression services. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
10.00 8.00 7.00 21.50
This zone was classified in the LOW risk category for technical rescue. Zone G had the lowest score for special Most influential Risk Factors
TR risk, with no contributing factors. It also had a very low score for response time, likely due to the central
placement of station 6.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Aid Type Pop. Density EMS History Severity HAZ History
FMZ G was classified in the HIGH risk category for hazmat. The strongest driver was the history variable and
HZ Pop. Density Fire History Pop. Density TR History Permits
permits and severity were near average.
Fire History Assd. Value Severity Resp. Time Severity
Unique Factors
Zone G houses multiple educational facilities (elementary and high schools) and two medical facilities. One is the VA Center and one is Genesis West, formerly the
Critical Infrastructure second hospital in the city. As zone G is also a high risk zone for fire suppression, its critical infrastructure footprint must be taken into account when developing
response strategies.
Special Risk Wilson Elementary, Genesis West Medical Complex, Walmart, Williams Intermediate School, Fairgrounds, Cobham
Fire Management Zone H
Zone H is largely made up of Agricultural land. There is some single family residential, newly constructed with higher property values. The City plans on developing a
Description new industrial park in this zone in the future.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 8.37 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 2662 Call Counts 14 1349 3 28 1394
Population Density 318 FMZ Ranking 10 10 11 10 10
Fire Loss $ 452,500 Proportion Of total Calls 2.8% 2.3% 1.2% 3.2% 2.3%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 4,604,943 1st Due Response Time 09:19 12:53 08:48 10:37 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 91% Risk Level MINIMUM LOW MED-HIGH MINIMUM Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 75% 13% 11% 1% 0%
$ 309,135,473 5% Rural
Land Use Valuation $ 6,827,920 $ 60,865,633 $ 233,266,030 $ 3,145,290 $ 5,030,600
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
2.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 3.00 1.00 8.00 0.00 21.25
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ H was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for fire suppression. This zone had the lowest score for historic
(1) (Weighted)
FS
buildings and fire history and extremely low scores for population density and assessed value. Being a scarcly 3.00 12.00 9.69 3.00 14.42
populated area, the only potentil risks are in hydrant density, and response time. However, the zone scored Technical Rescue Variable Scores
about average in response time, keeping it squarly in the MINIMUM category.
Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
2.00 8.00 10.00 1.63 21.63
This zone was classified in the LOW risk category for EMS. Interestingly, zone H had the highest scores for
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS response time and severity, showing an increased risk of consequence in the model. However, since the
probability factors are weighted higher, zone H was not propelled to the top of the group. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
3.00 1.00 1.00 4.50
This zone was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for technical rescue. Though it had among the lowest score Most influential Risk Factors
TR
for both history and special risk.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
FMZ H was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for hazmat. This zone had the lowest score for permits and Aid Type Resp. Time Severity Resp. Time Severity
HZ severity, and was the third lowest in call history. This scoring is consistent for fire suppression and EMS risk Hydrant Density Aid Type Resp. Time Special Risk HAZ History
models, as this is a relatively undeveloped area with minimal activity.
Resp. Time Building Risk Pop. Density None Permits
Unique Factors
Critical Infrastructure Zone H has minimal infrastructure and is largly agricultural. One of the five towers is located on the western-most edge of this zone.
Special Risk American Honda Warehouse, Seifert Lumber, Fairmount Public Library
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Fire Management Zone I
This zone is primarily single family residential, low mod income, with sporadic high density multi-family residential. The 53rd Corridor is lined with newer
Description construction corridor and general commercial.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 5.87 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 18201 Call Counts 112 8483 5 111 8711
Population Density 3099 FMZ Ranking 1 1 10 4 1
Fire Loss $ 2,647,988 Proportion Of total Calls 22.4% 14.3% 2.0% 12.6% 14.3%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 19,142,490 1st Due Response Time 07:33 10:53 07:19 09:45 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 88% Risk Level HIGH MAXIMUM MINIMUM MAXIMUM Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 26% 29% 38% 7% 1%
$ 1,332,997,560 10% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ 396,230 $ 283,838,210 $ 924,386,340 $ 119,390,850 $ 4,985,930
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
12.00 4.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 12.00 0.01 47.75
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ I was classified in the HIGH risk category for fire suppression. It has a high history of fires (probability) and a (1) (Weighted)
low hydrant density. Additionally, population density and assessed value were higher than average risk. Lastly,
FS
12.00 9.00 9.75 6.00 24.94
this zone also scored as the most risky for the building risk model. That score was largly driven by high scores in
construction type and occupancy class, with notable influences from the year built and prevention measure Technical Rescue Variable Scores
variables. Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
3.00 2.00 8.00 0.00 13.00
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS This zone was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for EMS. Zone I was the second-highest risk for EMS.
Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
9.00 10.00 9.00 23.50
This zone was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for technical rescue. Zone I had the lowest score for special Most influential Risk Factors
TR
risk, tieing zone E with no contributing factors. The remaining three variables all scored less than low as well.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Fire History Building Risk EMS History Severity HAZ History
FMZ I was classified in the MAXIMUM risk category for hazmat. This zone had a high score for history, and was
HZ Building Risk Fire History Pop. Density Resp. Time Permits
above average in the permit and severity categories.
Aid Type Pop. Density Resp. Time TR History Severity
Unique Factors
Critical Infrastructure Zone I has some educational facilities, one fire station and one water supply source. There is no rail traffic.
Special Risk Wood Intermediate School, Midcrest Senior Apartments, Silvercrest Garner Retirement Community, North High School
Fire Management Zone J
Zone J is a mixture agricultural land and light industrial factory buildings. The construction is generally newer with modern protections and the land has several areas
Description zoned for development. This area was designed for manufacturers.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 9.71 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 1261 Call Counts 10 648 2 26 686
Population Density 130 FMZ Ranking 12 12 12 11 12
Fire Loss $ 4,908,000 Proportion Of total Calls 2.0% 1.1% 0.8% 2.9% 1.1%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 31,013,050 1st Due Response Time 07:21 11:58 08:29 10:06 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 86% Risk Level LOW MINIMUM LOW MED-HIGH Mutual
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 63% 30% 2% 0% 5%
$ 643,038,670 60% Rural
Land Use Valuation $ 1,677,650 $ 492,329,520 $ 9,949,520 $ - $ 139,081,980
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
1.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 1.00 1.00 11.00 0.00 25.75
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
FMZ J was classified in the LOW risk category for fire suppression. This zone has the smallest population in the (1) (Weighted)
assessment. Tactically, the agency response time is the worst in this area. This is largly due to the population
FS
1.00 11.00 11.66 1.00 10.41
statistics. This factor alone would not move the zone up in any significant way. However, zone J has a fair amount
of industrial and commercial property. Though assessed value is not significantly impacted, the building risk Technical Rescue Variable Scores
score and hydrant density variables pushed zone J slightly higher in the model. Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
1.00 6.00 4.00 3.58 14.58
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS
This zone was classified in the MINIMUM risk category for EMS. It had the lowest score for both probability
variables, and a below average score for severity. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
1.00 11.00 11.00 17.50
This zone was classified in the LOW risk category for technical rescue. This is attributed to Zone J scored the Most influential Risk Factors
TR
lowest in call history.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
FMZ J was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for hazmat. The zone had the second-highest scores for both Resp. Time Resp. Time Resp. Time Special Risk Permits
HZ number of permits and severity, however it received the lowest score for incident history which lowered its Aid Type Building Risk Severity Resp. Time Severity
standing compared to other zones.
Building Risk Aid Type None Severity HAZ History
Unique Factors
Zone J has some infrastructure. Most importantly, there is a trans-load facility that feed the industrial park and the Davenport Municipal Airport are in the northern
Critical Infrastructure region. Lastly, interstates I-80 and I-280 intersect here.
Special Risk Sterilite Manufacturing, Fillmore Elementary, M.A. Ford Manufacturing, APAC Call Center, Airport, Craft Plant
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Fire Management Zone K
Zone K is newer construction both in the mixed residential properties as well as the Commercial. Commercial properties are heavy in this area, with neighborhood and
Description general commercial along the Kimberly and 53rd Corridors. There is also a lot of new commercial development along the I-74 corridor.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 3.57 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 5513 Call Counts 18 3554 25 53 3650
Population Density 1545 FMZ Ranking 9 9 4 9 9
Fire Loss $ 1,360,750 Proportion Of total Calls 3.6% 6.0% 10.0% 6.0% 6.0%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 24,329,019 1st Due Response Time 06:51 09:03 08:43 08:02 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 95% Risk Level LOW LOW MED-LOW MED-LOW Automatic
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 7% 36% 53% 4% 0%
$ 946,567,570 40% Urban
Land Use Valuation $ 236,340 $ 370,366,950 $ 478,304,270 $ 97,660,010 $ -
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
4.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 5.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 26.75
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
FMZ K was classified in the LOW risk category. Though geographically close to FMZ L (also LOW risk), this zone is EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
considered urban. This may be one of the key factors differentiating it from FMZ L which is considered rural.
(1) (Weighted)
FS
Though not enough to move this zone up compared to the jurisdiction as a whole, the population density and 4.00 5.00 9.18 5.00 13.80
assessed value variables placed it above FMZ L. Another factor keeping this zone down on the chart (particularly Technical Rescue Variable Scores
when related to FMZ J, one step higher), is that this zone is fully encompassed in the automatic aid agreement
between the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
9.00 7.00 2.00 1.63 19.63
This zone was classified in the LOW risk category for EMS. Though it is considered an urban zone, few calls are
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS located here and there is a relativelyy quick resposne time, with much of the zone being geographically close to
Station 8. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
4.00 6.00 8.00 14.00
This zone was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for technical rescue. Zone K had the average scores for Most influential Risk Factors
TR
history and response time, other factors helped to lower the overall rating.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Assd. Value Assd. Value Pop. Density Severity Severity
FMZ K was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for hazmat. The zone was rated in the middle of all zones by
HZ Pop. Density Pop. Density EMS History Special Risk HAZ History
number of permits and near average on call history and severity.
Hydrant Density Resp. Time Severity TR History Permits
Unique Factors
Zone K is not significant in regards to infrastructure, however, it is regionally close to the Trinity hospital in Bettendorf (now an automatic aid area) and the eastern
Critical Infrastructure water tower that pressurizes many Davenport hydrants.
Special Risk Target Complex, Village Coop of Crow Creek, Luther Towers Apartments, Senior Star, Manor Care
Fire Management Zone L
There is some heavy industrial, a lot of general commercial, and high property value single family residential in this zone. This zone is home to the Elmore Corners
Description commercial zoning district. Elmore Corners is a commercial district that is zoned and ready for new developers to come in. It is mostly newer construction with modern
fire protections.
Descriptive Statistics Incident History
Square Miles 7.85 Variable Fire EMS TR HZ Total/AVG.
Descriptive
Population 5832 Call Counts 14 3788 18 64 3884
Population Density 743 FMZ Ranking 10 8 6 6 8
Fire Loss $ 51,570 Proportion Of total Calls 2.8% 6.4% 7.2% 7.2% 6.4%
Fire Assets Preserved $ 5,504,966 1st Due Response Time 08:31 10:37 10:14 09:47 Aid Type
% of Assets Saved 99% Risk Level MED-LOW MED-LOW MED-HIGH MED-HIGH Partial Automatic
Economic
Agricultural Commercial LDR HDR Industrial Total Valuation URA Classification
Land Use Proportion 59% 20% 16% 1% 4%
$ 1,127,924,923 60% Rural
Land Use Valuation $ 2,815,790 $ 473,146,133 $ 551,019,760 $ 68,487,890 $ 32,455,350
Fire Suppression Variable Scores - Raw
Risk Model
Total Score
Fire History (1) Response Time (1) Assessed Value (1) Hydrant Density (0.25) Pop. Density (1) Aid Type (0.25) Building Risk (1) Historic (0.25)
(Weighted)
2.00 3.00 9.00 9.00 4.00 0.50 9.00 0.00 29.38
Variable Description Emergency Medical Services Variable Scores
Pop. Density Total Score
EMS History (1) Resp. Time (0.5) Severity (0.25)
(1) (Weighted)
FMZ L was classified in the MED-LOW risk category. This zone is partially included in the automatic aid agreement
FS
5.00 8.00 9.45 4.00 15.36
between the two jurisdictions. It also had the best hydrant density in the rural grouping. With below average
results in fire history, population density, and building risk. Technical Rescue Variable Scores
Total Score
TR History (1) Resp. Time (1) Severity (1) Special Risk (1)
(Weighted)
7.00 11.00 1.00 6.18 25.18
Hazardous Materials Variable Scores
EMS
This zone was classified in the MED-LOW risk category for EMS. Zone L is a rural zone and has a very low population
density. This dramatically reduces the probability of incidents occuring in this area. Total Score
HAZ History (0.5) HAZ Permits (1) Severity (0.5)
(Weighted)
7.00 7.00 6.00 17.00
This zone was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for technical rescue. Zone L had the second highest score Most influential Risk Factors
TR for special risk. With two interstate junctions and heavy industry, the probability of technical rescue incidents
increases significantly.
FS - Raw FS Weighted EMS TR HAZMAT
Resp. Time Resp. Time Resp. Time Special Risk HAZ History
HZ FMZ L was classified in the MED-HIGH risk category for hazmat. All three variables are in the mid range. Aid Type Assd. Value EMS History Severity Permits
Assd. Value Building Risk Severity TR History Severity
Unique Factors
Zone L has some rail lines, as well as the Davenport Public Works Offices. Additionally, zone L is unique in that it has the Scott County Emergency Communication
Critical Infrastructure Center in it. This is the hub for all regional calls for service. Interstates I-80 and I-74 interchange in this zone.
Special Risk Crystal Ridge Apartments, Walmart Complex, Rhythm City Casino,John Deer Manufacturing, Kahl Senior Care, PB Liner Manufacturing, Davenport Recycling Facility
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Three-Axis Incident Assessment
Though an alternative approach was utilized to identify the overall risk score for
the fire management zones, the agency identified value in performing a three-axis
assessment that is incident specific. This information will be used in conjunction with
geographic and building assessments to better inform ongoing operations, review key
incidents, and inform the critical task analysis. The assessment includes the variables:
probability, consequence, and impact. It is important to note that this analysis takes both
incident type and details from the building analysis into account.
Score Definition
2 Occurs rarely or has low potential - annual
4 Occurs somewhat rarely or has low potential – bi-annual
6 Occurs often or has potential to occur - monthly
8 Occurs frequently or has high potential – weekly
10 Occurs very often or has great potential - daily
*Table 22: Probability Table Scores
Score Financial Loss Life Loss Community Loss
2 None None None
4 Minor Potential of single life Very low
6 Moderate Loss of single life Moderate
8 Significant Loss of single life with potential Significant
for loss of multiple lives
10 Very High Multiple lives lost Very high
*Table 23: Consequence Table Scores
Score Impact
0 Single Company – likely short call time
2 Single Company
4 Two Company Response
6 Three Company Response
8 Four Company Response
10 Five or more Company Response
*Table 24: Impact Table Scores
The table below displays the results of the 3-axis risk assessment. The risk score
is calculated using the below formula where P = probability, C = consequence, and I =
impact:
(𝑃𝐶)2 + (𝐶𝐼)2 + (𝐼𝑃)2
√
2
These classifications will be utilized in all future annual compliance and GAP
reports to the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction). The agency has opted to break the
call types by NFIRS codes to simplify tracking. Scores are calculated using Heron’s
Formula (above) and risk levels are classified for the following parameters:
Low Score High Score Risk Level
0 14 Low
14.1 26.5 Moderate
26.51 39.6 High
39.61 70.71 Significant
*Table 25: Heron’s formula parameters
Risk
Category Title NFIRS Probability Consequence Impact Score Risk Level
FS Grass Fire 140-143 4 2 2 8.5 Low
Dumpster 8 2 2 16.2 Moderate
FS Fire 150-155
Special 4 2 2 8.5 Low
FS Outside Fire 160-164
FS Vehicle Fire 130-138 6 2 2 12.3 Low
Mobile 4 4 6 26.5 Moderate
FS Property Fire 120-123
FS Structure Fire 111-118 8 6 6 54.3 Significant
Medical 10 2 0 14.1 Low
EMS Assist 311
Emergency 10 2 0 14.1 Low
EMS Medical (BLS) 321-324
Emergency 10 4 0 28.3 High
EMS Medical (ALS) 321-324
Emergency 6 2 2 12.3 Low
medical
EMS (DOA)
MCI < 10 4 8 6 44.2 Significant
EMS Patients
MCI >10 0 10 8 56.6 Significant
EMS patients
HAZMAT Spills & Leaks 411-413 8 4 4 33.9 High
Chemical 6 4 4 26.5 Moderate
HAZMAT Release 421-424
Electrical 8 2 4 25.9 Moderate
HAZMAT Wiring 441-445
HAZMAT Bio-hazard 451 2 4 2 8.5 Low
HAZMAT Explosive 471 0 6 10 42.4 Significant
HAZMAT WMD Event 0 10 10 70.7 Significant
TR Extrication 351,353,357 6 4 4 26.5 Moderate
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Vehicle 4 4 6 26.5 Moderate
TR Extrication 352
Confined 2 6 8 36.8 High
Space
TR Extrication 355
TR High Angle 356 2 6 8 36.8 High
Water or ice 4 6 8 44.2 Significant
TR rescue 361-365
TR Electrical 371-372 2 6 6 28.1 High
Trench/Below 2 6 8 36.8 High
TR Grade 354
*Table 26
*FS = Fire Suppression; EMS = Emergency Medical Services; HAZMAT = Hazardous Materials; TR = Technical Rescue
*MCI = Multiple-Casualty Incident
As identified in Figure 48, the most significant incident risks for the agency are
WMD Events, and structure fires. Our critical task analysis emphasizes a full and robust
response to structure fires as that call type has high scores for all three variables.
Program Goals and Objectives
Fire
Objective: For all fire incidents, the Department shall arrive in a timely manner with
sufficient resources to stop the escalation of the fire and keep the fire to the area of
involvement upon arrival. Initial response resources shall be capable of containing the
fire, rescuing at-risk victims, and performing salvage operations, while providing for the
safety of the responders and general public.
Low Risk
For 90 percent of all single and multi-family dwelling low risk fires, the benchmark
response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3 firefighters, shall be: 8
minutes and 37 seconds in urban zones, and 11 minutes and 20 seconds in rural zones.
The first-due unit shall be capable of providing 500 gallons of water, 1,500 gallons per
minute (gpm) pumping capacity, initiating command, providing two-in/two-out for
firefighter safety, and advancing the first attack line flowing a minimum of 150 gallons
per minute.
For 90 percent of all single and multi-family dwelling low risk fires, the benchmark
response time for the effective response force (ERF) staffed with 3 firefighters, shall be:
8 minutes and 37 seconds in urban zones, and 11 minutes and 20 seconds in rural
zones.. The ERF unit shall be capable of providing 500 gallons of water, 1,500 gallons
per minute (gpm) pumping capacity, initiating command, providing two-in/two-out for
firefighter safety, and advancing the first attack line flowing a minimum of 150 gallons
per minute.
Moderate Risk
For 90 percent of all single and multi-family dwelling moderate risk fires, the
benchmark response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3 firefighters,
shall be: 7 minutes and 24 seconds in urban zones, and 10 minutes and 23 seconds in
rural zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of providing 500 gallons of water, 1,500
gallons per minute (gpm) pumping capacity, initiating command, providing two-in/two-
out for firefighter safety, and advancing the first attack line flowing a minimum of 150
gallons per minute.
For 90 percent of all single and multi-family dwelling moderate risk fires, the
benchmark response time for the effective response force (ERF) staffed with 6
firefighters and 1 District Chief, shall be: 8 minutes and 59 seconds in urban zones, and
15 minutes and 0 seconds in rural zones. The ERF unit shall be capable of providing
500 gallons of water, 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) pumping capacity, capable of
establishing command, providing a constant water supply, advancing fire attack lines
initiating command, providing two-in/two-out for firefighter safety, and advancing the first
attack line flowing a minimum of 150 gallons per minute.
High Risk
For 90 percent of all single and multi-family dwelling high risk fires, the
benchmark response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3 firefighters,
shall be: 6 minutes and 31 seconds in urban zones, and 7 minutes and 17 seconds in
rural zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of providing 500 gallons of water, 1,500
gallons per minute (gpm) pumping capacity, initiating command, providing two-in/two-
out for firefighter safety, and advancing the first attack line flowing a minimum of 150
gallons per minute.
For 90 percent of all single and multi-family dwelling high risk fires, the benchmark
response time for the effective response force (ERF) staffed with 18 personnel, shall be:
12 minutes and 24 seconds in urban zones, and 14 minutes and 7 seconds in rural
zones. The ERF shall be capable of establishing command, providing a constant water
supply, advancing fire attack lines, conducting victim search and rescue, initiating
ventilation, completing utility control, completing overhaul and salvage operations, and
providing two-in-two out capability for firefighter safety.
Emergency Medical Services
Objective: For all emergency medical incidents, the Department shall arrive in a timely
manner with sufficiently trained and equipped personnel to provide medical services
that will stabilize the situation, provide care and support to the victim and reduce,
reverse, or eliminate the conditions that have caused the emergency while providing for
the safety of the responders. Timely transportation of victim to appropriate medical
facilities shall be accomplished in an effective and efficient manner when warranted.
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Low Risk
For 90 percent of low risk emergency medical service (EMS) responses, the
benchmark response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3 firefighters or
paramedics, shall be: 10 minutes and 21 seconds for urban zones, and 11 minutes and
7 seconds for rural zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of assessing scene safety,
conducting initial patient assessment, identification of priority patients, and provide
advanced life support services.
For 90 percent of low risk emergency medical service (EMS) responses, the
benchmark response time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF), staffed
with 3 firefighters or paramedics, shall be: 10 minutes and 8 seconds for urban zones,
and 11 minutes and 7 seconds for rural zones. The ERF shall be capable of assessing
scene safety, conducting initial patient assessment, identification of priority patients, and
provide advanced life support services.
Moderate Risk
For 90 percent of moderate risk emergency medical service (EMS) responses,
the benchmark response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3
firefighters or paramedics, shall be: 7 minutes and 55 seconds for urban zones, and 10
minutes and 32 seconds for rural zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of assessing
scene safety, conducting initial patient assessment, identification of priority patients, and
provide advanced life support services.
For 90 percent of moderate risk emergency medical service (EMS) responses,
the benchmark response time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF),
staffed with 3 firefighters or paramedics, shall be: 7 minutes and 55 seconds for urban
zones, and 10 minutes and 32 seconds for rural zones. The ERF shall be capable of
assessing scene safety, conducting initial patient assessment, identification of priority
patients, and providing advanced life support services.
High Risk
For 90 percent of high-risk EMS incidents, there was insufficient data to establish
a benchmark response time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF).
Technical Rescue
Objective: For all incidents where rescue of victims is required, the Department shall
arrive in a timely manner with sufficient resources to stabilize the situation and extricate
the victim(s) from the emergency situation or location without causing further harm to
the victim, responders, public or the environment
Low Risk
For 90 percent of low risk technical rescue incidents, the benchmark response
time for the arrival of the first-due unit fire apparatus, staffed with 3 firefighters shall be:
8 minutes and 42 seconds for urban zones and 9 minutes and 41 seconds for rural
zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of patient management, patient care, and
documentation to any victim without endangering response personnel.
For 90 percent of low-risk technical rescue incidents, the benchmark response
time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF), staffed with 6 firefighters shall
be: 8 minutes and 42 seconds for urban zones and 9 minutes and 41 seconds for rural
zones.
Moderate Risk
For 90 percent of moderate technical rescue incidents, the benchmark response
time for the arrival of the first-due unit fire apparatus, staffed with 3 firefighters shall be:
8 minutes and 10 seconds for urban zones and 10 minutes and 6 seconds for rural
zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of initiating command, conducting an
assessment of the situation, determining additional resource needs, and providing
advanced life support to any victim without endangering response personnel.
For 90 percent of moderate technical rescue incidents, the benchmark response
time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF), staffed with 6 firefighters shall
be: 8 minutes and 59 seconds for urban zones and 15 minutes and 49 seconds for rural
zones.
High Risk
For 90 percent of moderate technical rescue incidents, the benchmark response
time for the arrival of the first-due unit fire apparatus, staffed with 3 firefighters shall be:
9 minutes and 41 seconds for urban zones and 13 minutes and 4 seconds for rural
zones. The first-due unit shall be capable of initiating command, conducting an
assessment of the situation, providing scene safety, determining additional resource
needs, and providing advanced life support to any victim without endangering response
personnel.
For 90 percent of high-risk technical rescue incidents, there was insufficient data
to establish a benchmark response time for the arrival of the effective response force
(ERF).
Hazardous Materials
Objective: For all incidents where hazards involving hazardous materials are involved,
the Department shall arrive in a timely manner with sufficient resources to stabilize the
situation, stop the escalation of the incident, contain the hazard where applicable, and
establish an action plan for the successful conclusion of the incident without causing
further harm while providing for the safety and security of the responders, public, and
the environment.
Low Risk
For 90 percent of low risk hazardous materials responses, the benchmark
response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3 firefighters shall be: 9
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minutes and 57 seconds for urban zones and 12 minutes and 44 seconds for rural
zones.
For 90 percent of low risk hazardous materials responses, the benchmark
response time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF) staffed with 3
firefighters shall be: 9 minutes and 57 seconds for urban zones and 12 minutes and 44
seconds for rural zones.
Moderate Risk
For 90 percent of moderate risk hazardous materials responses, the benchmark
response time for the arrival of the first-due unit, staffed with 3 firefighters shall be: 9
minutes and 2 seconds for urban zones and 8 minutes and 30 seconds for rural zones.
For 90 percent of moderate risk hazardous materials responses, the benchmark
response time for the arrival of the effective response force (ERF) staffed with 10
firefighters shall be: 18 minutes and 21 seconds for all zones.
High Risk
For 90 percent of moderate hazardous materials incidents, there was insufficient
data to establish a benchmark response time for the arrival of the effective response
force (ERF).
Critical task Analysis
Review of the risk assessment output clearly identifies key risk factors in the
community for each of the four service areas. The analysis of the building risk scores
helped to identify specific structures that have unique needs. The last component of the
analysis, the three-axis methodology, enhanced the assessment by combining
probability, consequence, and impact at the incident level.
The critical task analysis combines the information gathered from these
methodologies and organizes them into operational standards. Utilizing the established
structure as laid out in the three-axis incident assessment, the critical task analysis will
identify necessary tasks for each of the four service areas, as well as each of the four
risk levels: low, moderate, high, significant. This will result in 16 different operational
standards based on incident type and structure characteristics.
The critical task analysis must be done at the local level to determine the
capabilities of the arriving companies, however, NFPA 1710 was considered when
determining the tasking. The intent of this section is to provide a breakdown of critical
tasks into a full effective response force (ERF). The ERF is the number of staff and
apparatus necessary to complete all identified tasks and is a metric the agency tracks
and reports annually in the annual compliance report.
Fire Suppression
Firstly, consideration must be given to the methodology of combining information
gathered in the all building risk assessment and the information gathered in the three-
axis risk assessment. For example, a car that is on fire sitting alone on an empty
highway is clearly a low risk as identified in the three-axis assessment. However, if that
car fire is located within a crowded parking garage, the potential consequence or loss
value is inflated. The table below will dictate this categorization.
Fire Risk General Description
Category
Low Grass fires, dumpster fires, special outside fires, most non-
structure fires, and other small, uninhabited structures.
Moderate There are no specific moderate risk incident types. So
moderate risk fire calls will often be dependent on building
characteristics or other circumstances. For example, a general
fire alarm is a moderate fire risk. Other examples are small,
single family, one or two story homes that may fall into the
moderate risk category. Outside storage sheds, or special
vehicle fires may also be upgraded from low risk to this
category contingent on circumstances.
High Some examples are large stores, places of assembly, and
multi-story buildings. Additionally, high risk buildings can also
be smaller non-sprinklered structures and single-family
residences depending on risk factors such as incident type and
construction type.
Significant These structures are very large, multi-story buildings with the
highest fire flow needs, or have vulnerable populations (such as
nursing homes. These are often assembly spaces, education
centers, schools, shopping centers, and some industrial zones.
Next, the department handles structure fires as high risk, but has the capability of
reducing resources if it is not as high of a risk through additional dispatching
information. The department treats all structure fires as high risk due to the potential of
life safety threats. Most of these classifications were covered in the all hazard building
risk assessment, however, the critical task analysis incorporates call type into the
operational outcomes. The four tables below illustrate the agency’s critical tasks for fire
suppression.
Fire Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 1
88
Attack line 1
Pump Operation 1
Deployment
Closest Engine 3
(Non-hydrant area – closest tanker) (1)
Minimum Effective Response Force 3
Fire Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 1
Attack line 2
Backup Line 2
Pump Operation 1
Deployment
2 Closest Engines 6
DFD District Chief 1
(Non-hydrant area – closest tanker) (1)
Minimum Effective Response Force 7
Fire High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 1
Pump Operations 2
Attack line Operations 4
Search and Rescue 2
Ventilation 2
Rapid Intervention Team 2
Hydrant/Secondary Line 3
Deployment
3 Closest Engines 9
2 Closest Truck/Aerial 6
DFD District Chief 1
Closest Transport Unit 2
(Non-hydrant area – closest tanker) (3)
Minimum Effective Response Force 18
Fire Significant Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 4
Pump Operations 2
Attack line Operations 4
Search and Rescue 3
Ventilation 3
Rapid Intervention Team 2
Hydrant/Secondary Line 3
Rehabilitation 2
Deployment
5 Closest Engines 15
2 Closest Truck/Aerial 6
2 District Chiefs 2
Closest Transport Unit 2
EMS Officer 1
(Non-hydrant area – 3 closest tanker) (9)
Minimum Effective Response Force 26
Emergency Medical Services
EMS Risk General Description
Category
Low Incidents which require basic first aid skill BLS. i.e. sick, falls, lift
assistance, etc.
Moderate Incidents that could require a full range of EMS Services
utilizing ALS paramedic services. i.e. Diabetic unresponsive,
Chest Pains, Allergic reactions, etc.
High Incidents where there is a need for multiple paramedic units or
where there can be multiple patients requiring ALS. i.e. MCI
(Mass casualty incidents) < 10 patients.
Significant Incidents that require mass casualty triage (MCI), active shooter
events, etc. i.e. MCI > 10 patients (or high potential).
EMS Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 1
Patient Care 1
Documentation 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 5
EMS Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
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Patient Management 1
Patient Care 3
Documentation 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 5
EMS High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 2
Patient Care 4
Documentation 2
Command/Scene Management 2
Deployment
2 Closest Companies 6
2 Closest Transport Units 4
Medical and DFD Supervisors 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 12
EMS Significant Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Incident Management 5
Patient Management 2
Patient Care 12
Documentation 4
Operations/Scene Management 2
Triage 4
Transportation Supervisors 2
Rehabilitation 3
Deployment
5 Closest Companies 15
5 Closest Transport Units 10
Closest Rescue 3
Medical and Rescue Supervisors 2
Assistant Chiefs/Department Chiefs 4
Minimum Effective Response Force 34
Technical Rescue
Technical Rescue General Description
Risk Category
Low Rescue situations with persons needing assistance up or down.
i.e. person has fallen and unable to get up (non-medical).
Moderate Incidents where rescue tools typically carried on a standard fire
engine can be used to manage the incident. i.e. rescue events
High Incidents requiring specialized training, equipment, and
apparatus. i.e. Extrication from entanglement events
Significant Disaster incidents (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods)
Technical Rescue Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 1
Patient Care 1
Documentation 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 5
Technical Rescue Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Access/Packaging 2
Patient Care 2
Scene Management/Command 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
DFD District Chief 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 6
Technical Rescue High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Access/Packaging 2
Scene Stabilization 4
Patient Care 2
Scene Management/Command 1
Scene Safety 1
Deployment
Two Closest Companies 6
Two Closest Transport Units 4
DFD District Chief & Medical Supervisor 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 12
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Technical Rescue Significant Risk Critical
Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Full ICS Staff 8
Special Rescue Operations 6
Fire Operations 4
Search and Rescue 4
Patient Care 8
Hydrant/Secondary Line 4
Rehabilitation 1
Scene Command/Safety 1
Deployment
Five Closest Companies 15
Four Closest Transport Units 8
Closest Rescue 3
Two Closest Trucks/Aerial 6
Assistant Chiefs/Department Chiefs 3
Two Closest District Chiefs 2
Medical Supervisor 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 38
Hazardous Materials
Technical Rescue General Description
Risk Category
Low Incidents would include materials used in the home or small
business. Personnel on the 1st engine must have hazardous
materials knowledge. Spills and Leaks, and bio-hazards fall into
this category.
Moderate Incidents would include transportation, light industry, and larger
amounts of materials. i.e. Chemical release and electrical
wiring.
High Incidents where there is use and/or storage of highly dangerous
materials. Specifically high risk addresses in the HAZMAT risk
assessment would be taken into account here. Explosives also
fall into this category.
Significant Acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction events.
Hazmat Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Scene Management 1
Product Management 2
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Minimum Effective Response Force 3
Hazmat Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Scene Management 1
Back-Up Line 2
Product Management 2
Command/Safety 1
Decontamination 4
Deployment
Two Closest Companies 6
Rescue/Hazmat Rig 3
District Chief 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 10
Hazmat High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Scene Management/Security 3
Pump Operations 2
Product Management 4
Command/Safety 3
Search and Rescue 4
Exposure Protection 4
Rapid Intervention Team 4
Decontamination 4
Deployment
Four Closest Companies 12
One Hazmat Unit 8
Two Closest Transport Units 4
Two District Chiefs 2
Safety Officer 1
Assistant Chief/Department Chief 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 28
Hazmat Significant Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Full ICS Staff 8
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Fire Operations 8
Product Management 4
Search and Rescue 4
Exposure Protection 4
Rapid Intervention Team 4
Decontamination 4
Rehabilitation 1
Staging 1
Deployment
Five Closest Companies 15
One Hazmat Unit 6
Rescue Rig 3
Two Closest Truck/Aerials 6
Closest Transport Units 4
Two District Chiefs 2
Assistant Chief/Department Chief 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 38
Historical Perspective and System Performance
Overview
The below section examines call processing and turnout times as these are not
contingent on fire management zone.
Call Processing
The agency continues to use a priority dispatch model. Under these procedures, the
dispatcher attempts to identify if the call is a “true emergency” which would require a full
response. The list below identifies thirteen call natures that are deemed to be “true
emergency” calls in the jurisdiction:
• Breathing Problems
• Burns (Scalds)/Explosion (Blast)
• Cardiac Arrest/CPR in progress
• Choking
• Drowning/Near drowning/Diving/Scuba accident
• Electrocution/Lighting
• Inaccessible/Other Entrapments (Use EFD)
• Stabbing/Shooting Victim
• Stroke
• Traffic Accidents (P.I./Unknown)
• Trauma (Major)
• Unconscious
• Unknown Problems
These true emergency calls are Delta level incidents that are considered life
threatening. If the dispatcher does not deem that a true emergency is taking place,
limited companies may be dispatched, or they may be dispatched later than usual with
additional caller information.
On January 2nd 2018 at 0700 hours, medical priority dispatch for EMS began. It is
important to note that Emergency Medical Dispatch is a systematic program that
handles medical calls for the city of Davenport. Under this dispatching system, priority
dispatch is a function of EMD. Priority dispatching allows SECC to determine if an event
is a true emergency, and fast tracks that to personnel to respond, or determine that an
event does not require Fire department personnel on scene. The agency noticed an
extreme increase in call processing times. These times are tracked through monthly
reports and examined at regular meetings with the county dispatch center.
Near the end of the 4th quarter of 2019, the dispatch center began noting priority
dispatch calls vs non-priority dispatch calls, or “fast tracks” in the records management
system. This allowed the agency to break down each call type and provide response
times for true emergency calls. As shown in figure 35, this has resulted in a decreased
call processing time from previous years. The agency continues to work with SECC to
help determine opportunities for continuous improvement.
On November 14th 2019 at 0700 hours, priority dispatch for fire suppression
began. The agency tracked this implementation closely, seeking to identify any increase
in times immediately. While there have been peaks and troughs in the year-to-year
values, the call processing times are trending downward as seen in figure 36.
Call Processing (90th Percentile)
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
01:31 01:36 01:34 01:17 01:45 01:09
Fire Suppression
02:10 02:19 01:54 02:22 02:10 01:40
EMS (FT)
02:30 01:49 01:59 02:17 02:14 01:19
Technical Rescue
03:08 02:26 02:20 02:35 02:14 02:02
HAZMAT
*Table 27: Call Processing Table
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*Figure 34: Call Processing Chart
Fire Suppression Call Processing Times
2:09:36
1:55:12
1:40:48
1:26:24
1:12:00
0:57:36
0:43:12
0:28:48
0:14:24
0:00:00
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
*Figure 35: Fire Suppression Call Processing Time Trends
Turnout Time
Turnout time is the measured length of time beginning when the apparatus crew
is notified by dispatch that they are needed for service until the crew is enroute to the
location of the emergency. These times reflect the 90th percentile and the data is
cleaned for outliers and errors. The DFD has the ability to notify the CAD dispatchers
that the apparatus is enroute in two ways: radio notification or by using a hot key on the
mobile data terminal that transmits notification to CAD electronically.
Similar to call processing, turnout time is not directly associated to fire
management zone. Instead, this analysis has identified turnout time for the agency as a
whole by year. For an example, see Appendix A. When looking at these charts, the 90th
percentile time is found to be approximately 1 minute and 40 seconds, this is the
performance metric that individual companies are gauged by. It is important to track
turnout time by individual company as different stations have different specialties,
needs, layouts, and leadership styles. An ongoing metric is the best way to identify
emerging trends.
Year FS EMS TR HAZMAT
2024 0:01:01 0:01:14 0:01:17 0:01:17
2023 0:01:32 0:01:52 0:02:09 0:01:55
2022 0:01:47 0:01:42 0:01:41 0:01:49
2021 0:01:35 0:01:47 0:02:19 0:01:50
2020 0:01:26 0:01:43 0:02:07 0:01:44
Baseline 0:01:28 0:01:40 0:01:55 0:01:43
Weights 3.1% 94.0% 0.4% 2.5%
Final Baseline 0:01:40
*Table 28: Turnout time by year chart (90th percentile)
The above chart identifies turnout time baselines by year and collates them into a
single baseline weighted by call proportion. Note that EMS turnout times are not 94% of
all call responses from the agency, only 94% of calls associated with the established
EMS NIFRS codes were tracked in the above four service areas.
Response Time Metrics
The below charts illustrate the redesigned response time metrics of the agency
dependent on risk level of incident and urban vs rural territories. This chart presents
relevant data for both distribution and concentration. Additional analysis of those
categories is presented below. Though annual compliance report statistics breakdown
response times in 5-year intervals, these charts present all 5 years of data combined
into a single baseline. For the purposes of this analysis, a baseline metric is adequate to
assist the agency in developing benchmark statements in the following section of this
document.
It is important to note that not all calls are included in this analysis. There are
multiple reasons an incident could be excluded:
• Outlier time in any of the timestamps of call processing, turnout, travel, total
response. This often results from a missed confirmation of enroute or arrived on
scene.
• Incident not geocoded to an FMZ
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• Not a tracked NIFRS code (See 3-category risk assessment section)
• Lost data in 2023-24 RMS transition
These parameters are intended to limit the data to only the most accurate incidents.
Though it is necessary to avoid outliers, it does reduce the number of total incidents in
each of the four service areas. Specifically, technical rescue and hazmat have low
populations which result in larger fluctuations of response time results. Keep this
condition in mind when reviewing data and comparing across service areas.
Fire Suppression
Fire Suppression did not have any significant risk incidents in this 5-year period.
These incidents are rare and would require substantial response from both agency
resources and mutual aid.
Risk Level Low Moderate High
Urban 0:01:59 0:01:30 0:01:32
Call Processing
Rural 0:01:51 0:01:18 0:01:41
Urban 0:01:45 0:02:10 0:01:53
Turnout Time
Rural 0:01:40 0:01:53 0:02:05
Urban 0:05:39 0:05:35 0:04:03
Travel Time
Rural 0:07:33 0:08:21 0:05:44
Total Response Urban 0:08:48 0:07:34 0:06:39
Time Rural 0:11:34 0:10:36 0:07:26
Incident Count 1,018 19 661
*Table 29: Fire Suppression response times by FMZ classification
Emergency Medical Services
Most EMS codes have been classified as low or moderate risk calls. EMS is
unique in that it categorizes many of these risk levels based on the procedures
performed and amount of patients at a single incident. The agency classifies non-fast
track calls as low risk, and fast-track calls as moderate risk. The majority of our multi-
patient incidents were two patients and did not fall into the high risk category. Incidents
that fall into the high risk category are reviewed on a case by case basis due to their
rarity. Calls have been filtered for outliers and time stamp inaccuracies.
Risk Level Low Moderate
Urban 0:04:34 0:02:10
Call Processing
Rural 0:04:04 0:02:06
Urban 0:01:42 0:01:45
Turnout Time
Rural 0:01:18 0:01:42
Urban 0:04:53 0:04:47
Travel Time
Rural 0:05:13 0:05:36
Total Response Urban 0:10:21 0:08:05
Time Rural 0:11:21 0:10:45
Incident Count 22,340 29,572
*Table 30: EMS Response times by FMZ classification
Technical Rescue
The table below emphasizes first response times. The calls are categorized
based on the NFIRS code assigned to the incident. Many incidents that fall into the
moderate and high-risk categories also result in BLS or ALS care being provided. High-
risk incidents tend to have a higher call processing time due to the information being
taken from the caller and ability to accurately dispatch.
Risk Level Low Moderate High
Urban 0:03:12 0:02:03 0:04:04
Call Processing Rural 0:02:06 0:01:44 0:02:08
Urban 0:01:37 0:01:46 0:01:32
Turnout Time Rural 0:01:39 0:02:00 0:01:31
Urban 0:05:08 0:06:21 0:05:09
Travel Time Rural 0:04:56 0:04:27 0:09:32
Total Response Urban 0:08:53 0:08:20 0:09:53
Time Rural 0:09:53 0:10:19 0:13:20
Incident Count 82 140 27
*Table 31: Technical Rescue Response Times by FMZ Classification
Hazardous Materials
In the last 5 years, there have been no high-risk level Hazmat calls. These are
explosive events, or classified as NFIRS code 471 (See the Three-axis analysis).
Therefore, that call category has been left off of the below table. Additionally, no WMD
events have occurred in the last 5 years. Therefore, there is no significant risk level data
for the Hazmat service area.
Risk Level Low Moderate
Urban 0:02:43 0:02:22
Call Processing
Rural 0:02:24 0:02:09
Urban 0:01:52 0:01:51
Turnout Time
Rural 0:01:31 0:01:57
Urban 0:05:54 0:05:57
Travel Time
Rural 0:08:01 0:07:25
Total Response Urban 0:10:10 0:09:14
Time Rural 0:13:00 0:08:41
Incident Count 699 711
*Table 32: Hazmat Response Times by FMZ Classification
Distribution
The distribution deals with geographic placement of physical resources. The
primary consideration is the location of fire stations that house apparatus and personnel
that allow for calls for service response to be as quick as possible, and arrive with the
necessary equipment. The department has made an effort to place stations to provide a
6 minute response time for the populated areas of the city and allow for overlap of
coverage that provides additional resources for high risk incidents. Below is a table that
reflects the total response time for the first due unit.
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First-Due Company Total Response
Fire Emergency Technical Hazardous (90th) Average
Suppression Medical Rescue Materials Baseline (50th)
Services Baseline
Alarm 01:29 03:34 02:42 02:32 03:33 01:46
Handling
Turnout 01:42 01:44 01:39 01:49 01:44 00:59
Time
Travel 05:24 05:00 06:21 06:18 05:01 03:08
Time
Total 07:57 09:48 09:15 09:37 09:47 06:34
Response*
*Table 33: 2020-2024 Fire Due Response Times (90th)
The above chart shows one breakdown of total response for the agency. Since
the risk assessment demonstrated clear differences in need and risk level by response
area, it was deemed prudent to identify total response by FMZ as well. The chart below
summarized this as a weighted baseline over a 5-year period.
First-Due Total Response by FMZ
0:14:24
0:12:58
0:11:31
0:10:05
0:08:38
0:07:12
0:05:46
0:04:19
0:02:53
0:01:26
0:00:00
A B C D E F G H I J K L
*Figure 36: First due total response by FMZ
After review of the chart above, there is a noticeable increase in total response
time when comparing the rural zones (F, H, J, and L) to the urban zones. This is a good
initial indication of proper distribution.
First-Due Company Area Characteristics
The specific FMZ pages identify the multiple area characteristics for each zone.
This section will identify and chart two key components: population served, and area
served. Firstly, the 2016 fire management zones were roughly organized based on first-
due engine response territory. Since we have adjusted this model to allow for increased
emphasis on urban and rural zones, the below chart shows a rough translation:
2016 FMZ Grouping 2021 FMZ Primary Station Primary First-Due
Unit
A A Central Engine 1, Engine 2,
Truck 1
B B Central Engine 1, Engine 2,
Truck 1
C C Station 3 Engine 3
D D Station 4 Engine 4, Truck 2
E E/F Station 5 Engine 5
F G/H Station 6 Engine 6, Truck 3
G I/J Station 7 Engine 7
H K/L Station 8 Engine 8
*Table 34: FMZ historical translation into first due territories
Population and area served have been broken into the FMZ segments as
identified by the FMZ pages.
FMZ Population Population Square Miles Road Miles
Density
A 3945 4383 0.90 22.05
B 4640 3693 1.26 26.12
C 15055 3299 4.56 69.14
D 15848 3759 4.22 75.34
E 11249 3174 3.54 52.93
F 1837 199 9.15 60.35
G 15585 4069 3.83 66.42
H 2662 318 8.37 43.64
I 18201 2802 5.87 72.95
J 1261 114 9.71 44.24
K 5513 2249 3.57 29.08
L 5832 701 7.85 80.20
*Table 35: FMZ population and area served characteristics
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Population Density by FMZ
(2020 Census Data)
5000
4500
4000
3500
3000
2500 Urban
2000 Rural
1500
1000
500
0
A B C D E F G H I J K L
*Figure 37: Population Density by FMZ
Area Served by FMZ (Sq Miles)
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00 Urban
Rural
4.00
2.00
0.00
A B C D E F G H I J K L
*Figure 38: Area Served by FMZ, in sq miles
Area served by FMZ (Road Miles)
90.00
80.00
70.00
60.00
50.00
Urban
40.00
Rural
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
A B C D E F G H I J K L
*Figure 39: Area served by FMZ (Road Miles)
Service Delivery Areas (5 minute response time)
An analysis was done to identify travel times approximately 5 minutes from each
station. The agency is using this metric as an estimation of their first-due response
territories within 4 minutes and 39 seconds, or their 90th percentile baseline travel time.
The 21 second difference between these two metrics is made up by increased
emergency vehicle speeds and the pre-emption devices for traffic signals, which the
model was not able to take into account. Lastly, the purple rectangle is included to note
that engine 3, which leaves from station 3 is able to reach this area within the
designated 90th percentile. The model was also unable to take into account that a
portion of welcome way (1-way street) is utilized by emergency vehicles in the wrong
direction to access these neighborhoods. Overall, the agency views this as a fair
representation of travel time for first due units at the 90th percentile.
*Figure 40: 5-minute travel time
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After reviewing the results of this analysis, it was found that approximately 483.98 road
miles were within the 5-minute response territory and 136.94 were not. The areas that
were not included in the response territory are largely focused on the west side of town,
in FMZ J, H, and F. These figures correspond to approximately 78% of the city covered
under a 5-minute travel time and 22% not covered. Though the west side of the City is
sparse, those FMZ’s score low on the fire suppression and EMS risk models. Therefore,
future improvement for resource distribution should be focused on the gaps not covered
in the urban areas.
Concentration
A concentration study requires an analysis of the arrangement of multiple resources
spacing (close enough together) so that the defined effective response force (ERF) can
be assembled at the scene within the adopted public policy timeframes. The ERF,
resulting from the critical task analysis, should be able to stop the escalation or forward
progress of the emergency.
Call Density Analysis
*Figure 41: Calls for Service by Fire Management Zone
Call Density is calculated in the same way as population density. The total amount of
calls for service is divided by the square miles of the fire management zone. This metric
showed expected results of calls concentrating around population centers (Figure 4–
population density). The table below identifies both the incident density, and the total
incidents as mapped above.
Number of Call
FMZ Code
Incidents Density
A 4,259 4,726
B 4,072 3,239
C 6,284 1,377
D 5,896 1,398
E 5,152 1,454
F 980 107
G 6,594 1,722
H 1,300 155
I 7,108 1,210
J 510 52
K 3,174 890
L 3,374 430
*Table 36: Calls by FMZ Table
*Figure 42: Calls for Service by FMZ
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Station Impact
An analysis of calls by station is developed below. This data also includes call
type, an important characteristic of station workload. The Central Fire station takes most
of the agency workload with 22.44% of calls. Steady growth in the EMS field continues,
accounting for 64.38% of the department’s call volume. The agency expects this trend
to continue.
CNTRL Sta. 3 Sta. 4 Sta. 5 Sta. 6 Sta. 7 Sta. 8
Fire 881 626 690 454 880 438 343
Rupture/Exp. 23 16 19 16 35 18 19
EMS/Rescue 14,156 7,051 7,891 6,111 10,829 7,756 8,082
HazMat 414 295 446 237 514 250 250
Service Call 2,727 1,557 1,588 1,696 2,539 1,626 1,342
Good Intent/Cancelled 3,524 1,711 2,228 1,275 2,449 1,515 1,937
False Alarm 1,831 854 1,721 465 1,744 644 1,086
Severe Weather 5 8 11 2 16 3 3
Citizen Complaint 59 37 69 69 95 64 27
Total 23,620 12,155 14,663 10,325 19,101 12,314 13,099
% of Calls 22.44% 11.55% 13.93% 9.81% 18.14% 11.70% 12.44%
*Table 37: Station Impact by Incident Type
An analysis of calls by apparatus is developed below. This data is necessary as
the agency continues to monitor the possibility of reducing capacity to 10 deployed rigs.
Ongoing analysis of concentration is necessary to inform that decision.
Incidents by Apparatus
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
*Figure 43: Number of Incidents by Apparatus.
Effective Response Force Statistics
Reliability
The reliability of the department to respond to calls for service consistently and in a
timely manner is expected by the citizens of Davenport. To do this, the department
administration reviews historical data for response locations, number of incidents and
use of resources throughout the city. In general, reliability is the measure of the
availability of an engine, truck, or ambulance unit. More specifically, it is the total
number of incidents that take place in the designated response area of that resource.
*Figure 44: Calls for Service by Station
Concurrent Calls
This metric assesses the amount of time multiple calls are active in the system
as a whole. A more granular analysis of station impact will be examined below. Fire
suppression tend to have higher ERF requirements and take significant amounts of time
to clear, however fire suppression calls for service resulted in approximately 12% of call
volume. In the system as a whole, 52% of the time there was a concurrent call. Many of
these calls require less time than a building fire, however, EMS calls make up the
majority of DFD’s calls for service and it is not uncommon for multiple rigs to be out on
these call types at once.
Temporal Analysis
Another factor of unit availability would be an analysis of peak call times. A better
understanding of peak call times would allow the agency to prepare for an increased
probability in concurrent calls. Calls for service begin rising around 7:00AM and peak
between the hours of 2:00 – 5:00PM. Then calls decline through the evening and night
to a low around 4:00AM.
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Incident Volume by Hour
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
*Figure 45: DFD jurisdiction’s incident volume by Hour
Similarly, an analysis of weekly call volume should be reviewed to better
understand workload impacts. As you can see from the chart below, calls for service are
highest on Monday. Interestingly, Sunday is the lowest, likely because of limited activity.
Incidents by Day of Week
14,200
14,000
13,800
13,600
13,400
13,200
13,000
12,800
12,600
12,400
12,200
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
*Figure 46: DFD jurisdiction’s Incidents by Day of Week.
Lastly, calls are reviewed by month to ascertain seasonal trends. A pattern is
clearly established as call volume increases leading into the summer months. It peaks
in July and August, then decreases steadily to a low in November. There is a minor
peak in December and January, possibly contributed to by holiday activity.
Incidents by Month
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
*Figure 47: Incidents by Month
Comparability
The Davenport Fire Department performance compared to industry best practices of
NFPA 1710 responses to fire and EMS calls and NFPA 1221 performance for call
handling for the last 5 years are shown below.
NFPA Standard DFD Performance
Call Processing (All) ≤ 1:30 02:09*
Turnout (All) ≤ 1:20 01:57
Travel Time, BLS ≤ 4:00 05:48
Travel Time, ALS ≤ 4:00 05:39
st
Travel Time, 1 Unit (Fire) ≤ 4:00 05:03
Travel time, ERF (Fire) ≤ 8:00 09:03
*Table 38: Comparability Response Time Chart
*EMS General/Solo not included due to EMD processes
In the chart above, call processing excludes calls dispatched as EMS General and Solo
which typically result in BLS or public assist incidents. These times were discarded due
to the EMD processes which purposefully take more time to allow for the dispatcher to
aid the caller to help determine the appropriate units to dispatch or potentially avoid
dispatching any units.
Additionally, ERF uses our historic ERF of 16 staff as designated in previous critical
task analysis. This was done to ensure consistency with historic levels and
comparability. To see detailed ERF statistics in context of this document’s critical task
analysis, go to appendix A.
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The advanced life support data and the basic life support data categories are divided by
the required procedure. In the EMS risk assessment, procedures are broken down by a
severity range (See Exhibit 3). The lowest possible severity is used to differentiate non-
urgent, urgent, life-threatening, and full arrest. ALS is defined as any procedure with a
low risk range of 2 or higher, urgent calls. These calls would likely require a moderate
critical task response at a minimum. Severity level 1 calls are considered BLS.
Overall Evaluation
This Standards of Cover and Deployment Plan, based on the CFAI Standards of
Cover 10th Edition, required an intensive analysis on all aspects of DFD deployment
practices. The analysis used various tools to review historical performance, evaluate
risk, validate response coverage, and define critical tasking. The analysis relied on the
experience and review of staff officers and their subject matter expertise to validate data
outputs. Conditions and validations were sometimes added to statistical models to
accurately reflect ongoing activity.
The “Description of Community Served” Section provided a general overview of
the organization, including governance, lines of authority, finance, and capital and
human resources. Most importantly, the sections examine characteristics of the
population and geography served by the agency.
The “Review of Services Provided” section detailed core services the
organization provides based on general resource/asset capability and basic staffing
complements. During the review of “Community Expectations and Performance Goals”,
it was determined that the community had high expectations of the fire department and
felt generally positive about its services. An overview of community risk was provided to
identify the challenges faced by the fire department. Geospatial characteristics,
topographical and weather risks, transportation network risks, and critical infrastructure
were all reviewed and analyzed.
This analysis concluded that, structure fires, and rescues are primary risks,
though medical incidents are the highest call request and are reviewed according to
procedure and staff required. As a factor of risk, community populations and
demographics are evaluated against historic and projected service demand. Population
and service demands have both increased over the past decade and will likely continue
to increase in the future. Evaluating risk using advanced geographic information
systems (GIS) provided an increased understanding of risk factors and will lead to
improved deployment policy as well as inform future decisions.
During analysis of the service level objectives, critical tasking assignments were
completed for incident types ranging from a basic medical emergency to a high risk
structure fire. Critical tasking required a review of on-scene staffing requirements to
mitigate the effects of an emergency. These tasks ultimately determine the resource
allocation necessary to achieve a successful operation. The results of this analysis
indicate that a moderate risk structure fire required a minimum of 16 personnel.
The review of historical system performance evaluated each component of the
emergency incident sequence. These included call processing, turnout, and travel time.
Additional components of effective response force and call concurrency were evaluated.
Based on the analysis and considering community expectations, recommendations are
offered to improve delivery of fire and emergency service by DFD. It is not expected that
all will be implemented in the short-term. All identified recommendations chart a course
to improved capability and service.
Evaluation Methodology
Historically, the department evaluated average response times, cardiac arrest
survival rates, and customer satisfaction surveys in its efforts to assess department
performance and the satisfaction level from the community. During the self-assessment
process, the DFD worked to further refine the evaluation process to include additional
areas of performance. This analysis included a review of the department at the following
levels to assist in final decision-making:
• Technical Review: This level includes the systematic review and consideration of
changes to the “who”, “where”, “when”, and “why” of departmental operations.
This evaluation is typically done using a quantitative method.
• Operational Review: This review includes an analysis of safety, effectiveness,
impact on collateral programs, training, affected organizational functions, and
maintaining a balance of service to all operations.
• Fiscal Review: This review analyzes the organization’s ability to maintain a
strong financial position in relation to delivering services and determining the
financial practicality of instituting the proposed changes.
• Policy Review: This review looks at the community’s long term plans. The results
and recommendations of this review are presented to the City Administrator for
further review and consideration. Following review by the City Administrator, the
information and any recommendations will be presented to the City Council for
final policy direction.
General Statements on Risk Assessment Findings
Existing Baselines of Current Performance
The current baseline performance for the DFD has proven to be effective in
meeting the needs and expectations of the community. However, the self-assessment
process and ongoing quarterly reporting have identified opportunities where current
performance should be revised in an effort to support continuous system improvement.
The area most in need of review is call processing time. As discussed in previous
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sections, priority dispatch implementation adversely effected emergency medical
service response times. Though there has been improvement, call processing times are
not as low as desired.
The agency does not have direct control over call processing time, however
continuous advocacy from command staff will help to continue the conversation and
enhance coordination between the agency and dispatch center. This is done through
monthly meetings coordinated with the Scott Emergency Communications Center, and
the department to voice concerns on call processing inconsistencies.
Another area of improvement is the risk assessment. The methodology behind
the model was greatly modified in this SOC, intended to enhance reporting and specific
needs of different geographies of the service area. The Annual Compliance Report will
help to complete this recommendation though a more detailed report should identify
struggling FMZ and potential call trends.
Historical Performance
An evaluation of the historical call volume indicates a significant increase from
year to year. The increase could have an impact upon reliability of the department to
meet its stated performance objectives. A variety of factors have contributed to this
consistent increase. The largest being increases in population, population density, as
well an aging population. The exception to this trend has been EMS calls. Though EMS
calls for service continue to increase, demand on the agency has been reduced since
the implementation of priority dispatch. This implementation has been closely monitored
by the agency and call processing time is an ongoing conversation.
Identification of Community Risk Factors
In reviewing the risk factors facing the community, the department gained a
greater understanding of the risks associated within the jurisdiction. This analysis
supported the previously held perception that risk from medical emergency is the most
frequent risk. Other risks have higher consequence and lower probability, such as large
fires and disasters. While these risks are certainly lower in terms of probability, their
severe potential consequences justify preparing for them as clearly evidenced in the risk
assessment process.
Critical Task Analysis for Anticipated Events
The critical task analysis was process was redeveloped in this SOC and sought
to more efficiently designate necessary resources. These conversations were informed
by the already established risk assessment and an understanding of call volumes by
service type. Additionally, the critical task resulted in clear ERFs that are good
reflections of actual operating capacity and standards. This modification should allow
the agency to boast higher percentages of ERFs met to cancellations enroute.
Company Distribution and Concentration Analysis
The distribution and concentration analysis indicates that first-due units are often
able to handle the call for service without the need of a second-due unit. This results in
significantly fewer ERF demands than calls. This finding magnifies the importance of
first-due response times and provides significant value to the station analysis and travel
time analysis. The concentration analysis helped to identify stations and apparatus that
may be handling a disproportionate number of calls in comparison to the overall system.
This information can be used to inform duty assignments, prevention programs,
maintenance programs, and training schedules.
Company Reliability Analysis
The analysis of the DFD reliability indicates that the department is able to
consistently manage calls. Call overlap took place at a rate of 52% for the system as a
whole. Many of these overlapping call times were due to EMS calls and were cleared
much quicker than fire suppression calls and required less companies to respond for an
ERF. The backfill policy of the agency and the staffing of multiple rigs in several stations
helps to mitigate and reflect concurrent calls in the response area.
Revised Service Level Objectives with Cost-Benefit Analysis
The performance analysis component of the standards of coverage process
indicates that there are opportunities to improve response performance. Though the call
processing center is not under agency control, their operations have a substantial
impact on agency response.
Since the priority dispatch program has been implemented, conversations and
proposed improvements have been presented with some successes. For example,
priority dispatch is also used for fire suppression. As the agency tracks fast tracked calls
versus non fast-tracked calls for fire incidents, it is important to note that this has led to
minimal impacts to call processing at this service level. However, priority dispatching
function of Emergency Medical Dispatch is an ongoing process in which the agency
regularly meets with SECC staff to discuss specific incidents and overall performance at
a regional level. The department has seen a downward trend in call processing times for
fast-tracked calls, however, there has also been a recent increase in the volume of
these calls.
Response time baselines have been re-evaluated in this SOC to better meet the
actual operating capacity of the agency. Currently, the agency operates at 10 fully
staffed rigs with a floating 11th rig when staffing capacity is available. The allocation of
additional budgetary funding would allow for a more consistent minimum staffing
capacity of 11 rigs, 100% of the time. However, the cost associated with that proposal is
currently too high for decision makers. This is especially true as there is not clear
evidence that a fully staffed 11th rig would reduce response times in any dramatic
fashion. The proposal is more intended to alleviate a portion of overtime costs in the
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agency budget. Currently, this proposal has little support from the AHJ, however, a full
cost-benefit analysis would be performed if that changes.
Recommendation Statements
Continuous advocacy for call processing times – as explained in previous sections,
the implementation of the priority dispatch system has resulted in increased EMS call
processing times. This document recommends that continuous advocacy for review and
analysis of the actual effects of this program are examined and reviewed at each
meeting with SECC. Additionally, priority dispatch for fire suppression services should
remain as the current process, with units dispatched before questioning of the caller
begins.
FMZ – The annual compliance report is a great indicator of regular performance. The
new FMZ and risk levels defined in this document should be implemented into the ACR
process, with timetables presented in risk level breakdowns. Descriptive statistics by
FMZ should also be implemented into the quarterly reports, as that is the lens for
reviewing risk in the jurisdiction.
Correlation Matrix of CRA-SOC Document to
CFAI Accreditation Model
Performance CRA-SOC
Indicator/Core location
Competency Performance indicator/Core Competency Text Page
Category 1 - Governance and Administration
CC1A.1
The agency is legally established. Pgs. 6-7
1A.3 The governing body of the agency periodically
reviews and approves services and programs Pg. 12
The governing body or designated authority
1A.5 approves the organizational structure that carries
out the agency's mission. Pg. 12
A communication process is in place between the
1A.7 governing body and the administrative structure of
the agency. Pg. 7
The administrative structure and allocation of
financial, equipment and personnel resources
CC 1B.2
reflect the agency's mission, goals, objectives, size
and complexity Pg. 12
Category 2 - Assessment and Planning
2A.1 Service area boundaries for the agency are
identified, documented, and legally adopted by the
authority having jurisdiction. Pgs. 6-19
Boundaries for other service responsibility areas,
such as automatic aid, mutual aid, and contract
2A.2 areas, are identified, documented, and
appropriately approved by the authority having
jurisdiction. Pg. 24
CC 2A.3 The agency has a documented and adopted
methodology for organizing response area(s) into
geographical planning zones. Pg. 28
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The agency assesses the community by planning
zone and considers the population density within
CC2A.4 planning zones and population areas, as
applicable, for the purpose of developing total
response time standards. Pgs. 39-41
Data that includes property, life, injury,
environmental, and other associated losses, as
2A.5 well as the human and physical assets preserved
and/or saved, are recorded for a minimum of five
immediately previous years. Pgs. 69-80
The agency utilizes its adopted planning zone
methodology to identify response area
characteristics such as population, transportation
2A.6
systems, area land use, topography, geography,
geology, physiography, climate, hazards and risks,
and service provision capability demands. Pgs. 29-40
Significant socio-economic and demographic
characteristics for the response area are identified,
2A.7 such as employment types and centers, assessed
values, blighted areas, and population earning
characteristics. Pgs. 69-80
The agency identifies and documents all safety
and remediation programs, such as fire
2A.8 prevention, public education, injury prevention,
public health, and other similar programs, currently
active within the response area. Pg. 42
The agency defines and identifies infrastructure
2A.9 that is considered critical within each planning
zone. Pgs. 69-80
The agency has a documented and adopted
methodology for identifying, assessing,
CC 2B.1 categorizing and classifying all risks (fire and non-
fire) throughout the community or area of
responsibility. Pgs. 46-67
The historical emergency and nonemergency
service demands frequency for a minimum of three
immediately previous years and the future
2B.2
probability of emergency and nonemergency
service demands, by service type, have been
identified and documented by planning zone Pgs. 46-67
2B.3 Event outputs and outcomes are assessed for
three to five immediately previous years. Pgs. 46-67
The agency's risk identification, analysis,
categorization, and classification methodology has
CC 2B.4 been utilized to determine and document the
different categories and classes of risks within
each planning zone. Pgs. 69-80
2B.5
Fire protection and detection systems are Pgs. 55
incorporated into the risk analysis.
The agency assesses critical infrastructure within Pgs. 23,
2B.6 the planning zones for capabilities and capacities 32-33, 46-
to meet the demands posed by the risks. 67
The agency engages other disciplines or groups
2B.7 within its community to compare and contrast risk
assessments in order to identify gaps or future
threats and risks. Pg. 10
Given the levels of risks, area of responsibility,
demographics, and socioeconomic factors, the
agency has determined, documented and adopted
CC 2C.1
a methodology for the consistent provision of
service levels in all service program areas through
response coverage strategies. Pgs. 46-67
The agency has a documented and adopted
methodology for monitoring its quality of
CC 2C.2 emergency response performance for each
service type within each planning zone and the
total response area. Pgs. 46-67
Fire protection systems and detection systems are
2C.3 identified and considered in the development of
appropriate response strategies. Pgs. 46-67
A critical task analysis of each risk category and
risk class has been conducted to determine the
CC 2C.4 first due and effective response force capabilities
and a process is in place to validate and document
the results. Pgs.87-95
The agency has identified the total response time
components for delivery of services in each
CC 2C.5 service program area and found those services
consistent and reliable within the entire response Pgs. 95-
area. 101
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The agency identifies outcomes for its programs
2C.6 and ties them to the community risk assessment
during updates and adjustments of its programs,
as needed. Pgs. 69-80
The agency has identified the total response time
components for delivery of services in each
2C.7
service program area and assessed those
services in each planning zone. Pgs. 46-67
The agency has identified efforts to maintain and
CC 2C.8 improve its performance in the delivery of its
emergency services for the past three to five
immediately previous years Appendix B
2C.9
The agency's resiliency has been assessed
through its deployment policies, procedures and Pgs. 105-
practices. 107
The agency has a documented and adopted
CC 2D.1 methodology for assessing performance
adequacy, consistency, reliability and opportunities Pgs. 108-
for improvement for the total response area. 109
The agency continuously monitors, assesses and
internally reports, at least quarterly on the ability of
the existing delivery system to meet expected
outcomes and identifies and prioritizes remedial Appendix
2D.2 actions. C
The performance monitoring methodology
identifies, at least annually, future external
influences, altering conditions, growth and
CC 2D.3
development trends, and new or evolving risks, for
purposes of analyzing the balance of service Appendix
capabilities with new conditions or demands C
The performance monitoring methodology
2D.4 supports the assessment of the efficiency and
effectiveness of each service program at least Appendix
annually in relation to industry research. C
Impacts of incident mitigation program efforts,
such as community risk reduction, public
2D.5 education, and community service programs are
considered and assessed in the monitoring
process. Pg. 26
Performance gaps for the total response area,
CC 2D.6
such as inadequacies, inconsistencies, and
negative trends, are determined at least annually. Appendix B
The agency has systematically developed a
CC 2D.7 continuous improvement plan that details actions
to be taken within an identified time-frame to Appendix
address existing gaps and variations. C
2D.8 The agency seeks approval of its standards of
cover by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). Exhibit 8
On at least an annual basis, the agency formally
notifies the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) of
any gaps in the operational capabilities and
CC 2D.9
capacity of its current delivery system to mitigate
the identified risks within its service area, as
identified in its standards of cover. Exhibit 9
The agency interacts with external stakeholders
and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) at least
once every three years, to determine the
2D.10
stakeholders and the authority having jurisdiction's
expectations for types and levels of services
provided by the agency. Pgs. 42-45
Category 3 - Goals and Objectives
CC 3A.1 The agency has a current and published strategic
plan that has been submitted to the authority
having jurisdiction. Pg. 7
3A.2 The agency coordinates with the jurisdiction’s
planning component to ensure the strategic plan is
consistent with the community master plan. Pgs. 29-30
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The agency publishes current, general
organizational goals and S.M.A.R.T. objectives,
which use measurable elements of time, quantity,
CC 3B.1
and quality. These objectives directly correlate to
the agency's mission, vision and values and are
stated in the strategic plan Pgs. 83-87
3B.2
The agency conducts an environmental scan when
establishing its goals and objectives. Pgs. 29-41
The agency solicits feedback and direct
participation from internal and external
CC 3B.3 stakeholders in the development, implementation
and evaluation of the agency's goals and
objectives. Pgs. 42-45
3B.4 The agency uses internal input to implement and
evaluate its goals and objectives and to measure Appendix
progress in achieving the strategic plan. C
3B.5 The governing body reviews the agency's goals
and objectives and considers all budgetary and
operational proposals in order to ensure success. Pg. 12
3B.6 When developing organizational values, the
agency seeks input from its members and is in
alignment with its community. Pg. 42
The agency identifies personnel to manage its
CC 3C.1
goals and objectives and uses a defined
organizational management process to track Appendix
progress and results. C
CC 3C.2
The agency's personnel receive information
explaining its goals and objectives. Appendix B
The agency, when necessary, identifies and
3C.3 engages appropriate external resources to help
accomplish its goals and objectives. Pg. 23
CC 3D.1 The agency reviews its goals at least annually and
modifies as needed to ensure they are relevant
and contemporary. Pg. 83
The agency reviews, at least annually, its overall
system performance and identifies areas in need
CC 3D.2 of improvement, which should be considered for
inclusion in the organizational goals and
objectives. Exhibit 8
3D.3 The agency provides updates, at least annually, Appendix B
on its goals and objectives to the AHJ, its and Exhibit
members and the community it serves. 7
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Appendix A: Critical Tasking Charts
Fire Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 1
Attack line 1
Pump Operation 1
Deployment
Closest Engine 3
(Non-hydrant area – closest tanker) (1)
Minimum Effective Response Force 3
Fire Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 1
Attack line 2
Backup Line 2
Pump Operation 1
Deployment
2 Closest Engines 6
DFD District Chief 1
(Non-hydrant area – closest tanker) (1)
Minimum Effective Response Force 7
Fire High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 1
Pump Operations 2
Attack line Operations 4
Search and Rescue 2
Ventilation 2
Rapid Intervention Team 2
Hydrant/Secondary Line 3
Deployment
3 Closest Engines 9
2 Closest Truck/Aerial 6
DFD District Chief 1
Closest Transport Unit 2
(Non-hydrant area – closest tanker) (3)
Minimum Effective Response Force 18
Fire Significant Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Command/Safety 4
Pump Operations 2
Attack line Operations 4
Search and Rescue 3
Ventilation 3
Rapid Intervention Team 2
Hydrant/Secondary Line 3
Rehabilitation 2
Deployment
5 Closest Engines 15
2 Closest Truck/Aerial 6
2 District Chiefs 2
Closest Transport Unit 2
EMS Officer 1
(Non-hydrant area – 3 closest tanker) (9)
Minimum Effective Response Force 26
EMS Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 1
Patient Care 1
Documentation 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 5
EMS Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 1
Patient Care 3
Documentation 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 5
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EMS High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 2
Patient Care 4
Documentation 2
Command/Scene Management 2
Deployment
2 Closest Companies 6
2 Closest Transport Units 4
Medical and DFD Supervisors 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 12
EMS Significant Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Incident Management 5
Patient Management 2
Patient Care 12
Documentation 4
Operations/Scene Management 2
Triage 4
Transportation Supervisors 2
Rehabilitation 3
Deployment
5 Closest Companies 15
5 Closest Transport Units 10
Closest Rescue 3
Medical and Rescue Supervisors 2
Assistant Chiefs/Department Chiefs 4
Minimum Effective Response Force 34
Technical Rescue Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Management 1
Patient Care 1
Documentation 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 5
Technical Rescue Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Access/Packaging 2
Patient Care 2
Scene Management/Command 1
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Closest Transport Unit 2
DFD District Chief 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 6
Technical Rescue High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Patient Access/Packaging 2
Scene Stabilization 4
Patient Care 2
Scene Management/Command 1
Scene Safety 1
Deployment
Two Closest Companies 6
Two Closest Transport Units 4
DFD District Chief & Medical Supervisor 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 12
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Technical Rescue Significant Risk Critical
Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Full ICS Staff 8
Special Rescue Operations 6
Fire Operations 4
Search and Rescue 4
Patient Care 8
Hydrant/Secondary Line 4
Rehabilitation 1
Scene Command/Safety 1
Deployment
Five Closest Companies 15
Four Closest Transport Units 8
Closest Rescue 3
Two Closest Trucks/Aerial 6
Assistant Chiefs/Department Chiefs 3
Two Closest District Chiefs 2
Medical Supervisor 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 38
Hazmat Low Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Scene Management 1
Product Management 2
Deployment
Closest Company 3
Minimum Effective Response Force 3
Hazmat Moderate Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Scene Management 1
Back-Up Line 2
Product Management 2
Command/Safety 1
Decontamination 4
Deployment
Two Closest Companies 6
Rescue/Hazmat Rig 3
District Chief 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 10
Hazmat High Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Scene Management/Security 3
Pump Operations 2
Product Management 4
Command/Safety 3
Search and Rescue 4
Exposure Protection 4
Rapid Intervention Team 4
Decontamination 4
Deployment
Four Closest Companies 12
One Hazmat Unit 8
Two Closest Transport Units 4
Two District Chiefs 2
Safety Officer 1
Assistant Chief/Department Chief 1
Minimum Effective Response Force 28
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Hazmat Significant Risk Critical Tasks
Task Minimum Staff
Full ICS Staff 8
Fire Operations 8
Product Management 4
Search and Rescue 4
Exposure Protection 4
Rapid Intervention Team 4
Decontamination 4
Rehabilitation 1
Staging 1
Deployment
Five Closest Companies 15
One Hazmat Unit 6
Rescue Rig 3
Two Closest Truck/Aerials 6
Closest Transport Units 4
Two District Chiefs 2
Assistant Chief/Department Chief 2
Minimum Effective Response Force 38
Appendix B: Baseline and Benchmark Performance
Charts
Performance Objectives and Measures
DFD staff’s review of historical performance, current capabilities, critical tasking,
risk analysis, system demand, and community expectations have helped facilitate the
establishment of performance measures and performance objective standards.
Department staff have developed metrics that are specific, measurable, attainable,
relevant, and timely. Department staff evaluated needs based on fire growth, flashover,
EMS response needs, special service response needs, response times, on-scene
operations, and problem-solving critical tasks to determine an effective response force
benchmark for the community. This section reflects baseline system performance as
well as sets benchmark performance objectives.
Baseline performance describes measures that the Department is currently
meeting 90 percent of the time, while benchmark standards are goals or performance
objectives that the Department aims to meet 90 percent of the time. The following data
tables are representative of the Department’s baseline (actual) system performance for
total response time and benchmark (goal) standards for alarm handling time, turnout
time, travel time, and total response time for all emergency incidents occurring within
Davenport City limits for each service type-fire, EMS, technical rescue, and HazMat.
Benchmark and Baseline Times and Statement
Benchmark Standards were calculated using the 90 percent of all baseline times.
Times reflect a 2% improvement from the established baseline. Some risk levels and
zone types are not included in this section due to lack of incidents. The following charts
provide baseline times and benchmark times that the Department will seek to meet or
exceed for each of the respective service areas and for each component of call
processing, turnout time, travel time and total response time. For these purposes the
Department will use the following definitions for each category. It should be noted that
some baseline times have been omitted due to not enough instances.
Call Processing (Call Handling): the series of actions taken from the moment an
emergency call is received by a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) (like 911) until
emergency responders are dispatched to the scene. This involves answering the call,
gathering information about the emergency, assessing the situation, and initiating the
appropriate response.
Turnout Time: the time it takes for a fire crew to respond to a call, starting from the
moment the call is received and ending when the first responders are en route (wheels
rolling). This includes the time it takes to acknowledge the dispatch, don personal
protective equipment (PPE), and get aboard the apparatus.
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Travel Time: the duration between when a fire apparatus (engine, truck, etc.) is
dispatched and begins its journey to the scene of an incident and when it actually
arrives at the scene.
Fire Suppression
Low Risk
(Low Risk) Fire Suppression - 90th
2024- Benchmark
Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 01:59 01:32 01:59 02:00 02:05 02:13 1:56
Handling Dispatch
Rural 01:51 01:37 01:39 01:56 01:51 02:26 1:48
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:45 01:45 01:43 01:36 01:38 01:45 1:42
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:40 01:40 01:38 01:23 01:38 01:44 1:38
Travel Time Urban 05:39 05:41 05:29 05:33 05:20 05:54 5:32
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 07:33 09:21 07:31 06:44 06:48 07:39 7:23
Time
Travel Time Urban 05:39 05:41 05:29 05:33 05:20 05:54 5:32
ERF
Concentration
Rural 07:33 09:21 07:31 06:44 06:48 07:39 7:23
08:48 09:27 08:24 09:00 08:10 08:58 8:37
Total
Urban
Response 790 159 135 157 167 172 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 11:34 11:54 10:13 11:30 11:55 10:40 11:20
Rural
Total Distribution 225 57 45 49 42 36 N/A
Response
Time 08:48 09:27 08:24 09:00 08:10 08:58 8:37
Total Urban
Response 790 159 135 157 167 172 N/A
Time ERF 11:34 11:48 10:13 11:30 11:55 10:40 11:20
Concentration Rural
228 56 45 49 42 36 N/A
The ERF times for low-risk fires are going to be identical to first due times as only one
apparatus will arrive at the scene to establish an ERF. The agency’s critical task
analysis requires three staff which is equal to the first arriving company.
Moderate Risk
(Moderate Risk) Fire Suppression -
2024- Benchmark
90th Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 01:30 00:43 n/a 01:25 01:15 01:30 1:28
Handling Dispatch
Rural 01:18 00:48 00:16 02:29 01:03 00:22 1:16
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 02:10 00:47 n/a 00:55 01:34 00:49 2:07
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:53 01:18 01:51 02:07 01:34 00:50 1:50
Travel Time Urban 05:35 05:35 n/a 04:57 04:55 04:04 5:28
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 08:21 08:07 04:12 06:37 07:56 06:47 8:10
Time
Travel Time Urban 07:58 06:38 n/a 05:36 n/a 06:48 7:48
ERF
Concentration
Rural 07:36 n/a n/a 07:06 07:39 n/a 7:26
07:34 07:23 n/a 07:28 07:19 06:23 7:24
Total
Urban
Response 9 4 0 2 2 1 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 10:36 09:25 06:19 11:12 09:55 07:59 10:23
Rural
Total Distribution 10 3 1 2 3 1 N/A
Response
Time 09:11 08:06 n/a 09:01 n/a 09:07 8:59
Total Urban
Response 6 3 0 2 0 1 N/A
Time ERF 15:19 n/a n/a 15:06 10:21 14:22 15:00
Concentration Rural
4 0 0 2 1 1 N/A
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High Risk
(High Risk) Fire Suppression - 90th Benchmark
2024-
Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 Times
2020
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 01:32 01:21 01:40 01:21 01:21 01:37 1:30
Handling Dispatch
Rural 01:41 01:29 01:40 01:31 02:10 01:26 1:38
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:53 01:54 01:25 01:47 01:31 01:30 1:50
Time 1st Unit
Rural 02:05 01:55 01:30 01:18 01:33 01:33 2:02
Travel Time Urban 04:03 03:54 04:28 04:17 04:14 04:27 3:58
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 05:44 04:51 05:46 06:24 05:20 06:47 5:37
Time
Travel Time Urban 08:01 08:02 08:05 07:59 08:02 07:33 7:51
ERF
Concentration
Rural 08:44 10:40 06:28 n/a 08:51 08:22 8:33
06:39 06:51 06:35 06:42 06:16 06:39 6:31
Total
Urban
Response 585 115 124 131 88 127 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 07:26 10:40 09:03 11:40 09:31 09:02 7:17
Rural
Total Distribution 76 16 14 8 18 21 N/A
Response
Time 12:40 12:14 14:23 11:55 11:37 12:44 12:24
Total Urban
Response 291 33 66 85 49 58 N/A
Time ERF 14:25 13:37 12:54 18:41 14:36 14:04 14:07
Concentration Rural
29 6 4 4 6 9 N/A
Emergency Medical Services
Low Risk
(Low Risk) EMS- 90th Percentile 2024- Benchmark
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Times - Baseline Performance 2020 Times
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 04:34 03:46 04:11 04:06 04:14 04:20 4:28
Handling Dispatch
Rural 04:04 03:45 03:49 04:09 04:17 04:46 3:59
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:42 01:46 01:40 01:40 01:42 01:42 1:39
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:18 01:40 01:38 01:39 01:46 01:40 1:16
Travel Time Urban 04:53 05:04 04:53 04:51 04:52 04:44 4:47
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 05:13 05:28 05:23 05:45 05:33 05:24 5:06
Time
Travel Time Urban 04:53 05:04 04:53 04:51 04:52 04:44 4:47
ERF
Concentration
Rural 05:13 05:28 05:23 05:45 05:33 05:24 5:06
Total 10:21 10:07 09:59 10:19 10:41 10:24 10:08
Urban
Response 19,989 3,018 3,578 4,197 4,609 4,585 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 11:21 11:52 12:22 12:30 12:10 12:17 11:07
Rural
Total Distribution 2,351 351 434 510 494 562 N/A
Response
Time 10:21 10:07 09:59 10:19 10:41 10:24 10:08
Total Urban
Response 19,989 3,018 3,578 4,197 4,609 4,585 N/A
Time ERF 11:21 11:52 12:22 12:30 12:10 12:17 11:07
Concentration Rural
2,351 351 434 510 494 562 N/A
The ERF times for low-risk ems incidents are going to be identical to first due times as
only one apparatus will arrive at the scene to establish an ERF. The agency’s critical
task analysis requires three staff which is equal to the first arriving company.
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Moderate Risk
(Moderate Risk) EMS- 90th
2024- Benchmark
Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 02:10 01:31 02:13 02:23 02:22 02:21 2:07
Handling Dispatch
Rural 02:06 01:35 02:06 02:19 02:12 02:10 2:03
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:45 01:45 01:44 01:43 01:43 01:43 1:42
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:42 01:43 01:43 01:35 01:42 01:45 1:39
Travel Time Urban 04:47 04:55 04:47 04:41 04:49 04:43 4:41
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 05:36 05:35 05:35 05:30 05:34 05:37 5:29
Time
Travel Time Urban 04:47 04:55 04:47 04:42 04:49 04:43 4:41
ERF
Concentration
Rural 05:36 05:35 05:35 05:30 05:34 05:37 5:29
Total 08:05 07:50 08:01 08:10 08:25 08:09 7:55
Urban
Response 25,970 5,341 5,764 5,611 4,818 4,436 14:24
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 10:45 10:28 10:39 09:40 10:59 10:08 10:32
Rural
Total Distribution 3,602 766 821 745 693 598 23:02
Response
Time 08:05 07:50 08:01 08:10 08:25 08:09 7:55
Total Urban
Response 25,970 5,341 5,764 5,611 4,818 4,436 14:24
Time ERF 10:45 10:28 10:39 09:40 10:59 10:08 10:32
Concentration Rural
3,602 766 821 745 693 598 23:02
The ERF times for moderate-risk ems incidents are going to be identical to first due
times as only one apparatus will arrive at the scene to establish an ERF. The agency’s
critical task analysis requires three staff which is equal to the first arriving company.
Technical Rescue
Low Risk
(Low Risk) Technical Rescue- 90th
2024- Benchmark
Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 03:12 01:10 03:37 02:39 02:53 03:34 3:08
Handling Dispatch
Rural 02:06 02:28 02:14 01:56 01:32 01:30 2:03
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:37 01:37 01:59 01:58 01:34 01:32 1:35
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:39 01:36 01:17 01:51 00:44 01:05 1:37
Travel Time Urban 05:08 05:37 06:36 05:49 02:49 06:21 5:01
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 04:56 04:42 06:53 06:51 05:13 07:00 4:50
Time
Travel Time Urban 05:08 05:37 06:36 05:49 02:49 06:21 5:01
ERF
Concentration
Rural 04:56 04:42 06:53 06:51 05:13 07:00 4:50
Total 08:53 11:02 09:12 08:48 07:07 08:27 8:42
Urban
Response 66 8 13 15 9 21 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 09:53 08:45 07:59 08:40 07:24 11:08 9:41
Rural
Total Distribution 16 2 1 5 2 6 N/A
Response
Time 08:53 11:02 09:12 08:48 07:07 08:27 8:42
Total Urban
Response 66 8 13 15 9 21 N/A
Time ERF 09:53 08:45 07:59 08:40 07:24 11:08 9:41
Concentration Rural
16 2 1 5 2 6 N/A
The ERF times for low-risk technical rescue incidents are going to be identical to first
due times as only one apparatus will arrive at the scene to establish an ERF. The
agency’s critical task analysis requires three staff which is equal to the first arriving
company.
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Moderate Risk
(Moderate Risk) Technical Rescue-
2024- Benchmark
90th Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 02:03 01:15 01:55 02:32 02:26 02:28 2:00
Handling Dispatch
Rural 01:44 01:15 01:03 00:54 01:13 01:51 1:41
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:46 02:08 02:10 02:01 01:50 01:37 1:43
Time 1st Unit
Rural 02:00 01:49 01:46 01:26 02:13 01:45 1:57
Travel Time Urban 06:21 04:46 04:04 03:58 05:19 05:08 6:13
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 04:27 06:33 06:35 04:44 03:23 03:47 4:21
Time
Travel Time Urban 05:40 n/a 08:06 05:30 07:15 04:03 5:33
ERF
Concentration
Rural 06:03 n/a 06:10 n/a n/a 05:01 5:55
Total 08:20 09:25 07:24 09:38 07:50 07:35 8:10
Urban
Response 129 29 26 34 27 13 10:04
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 10:19 09:37 13:11 06:41 06:49 10:00 10:06
Rural
Total Distribution 11 2 2 2 2 3 18:43
Response
Time 09:11 02:41 09:57 07:06 09:06 05:53 8:59
Total Urban
Response 12 1 2 4 3 2 18:14
Time ERF 16:09 n/a 09:50 n/a 17:44 9:49 15:49
Concentration Rural
3 n/a 1 n/a 1 1 22:33
High Risk
(High Risk) Technical Rescue- 90th
2024- Benchmark
Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 04:04 03:26 03:24 00:42 04:08 02:38 2:34
Handling Dispatch
Rural 02:08 01:26 01:32 01:27 02:56 01:17 1:15
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:32 01:33 01:30 00:47 00:54 02:08 2:05
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:31 00:26 02:16 00:33 01:38 00:23 0:22
Travel Time Urban 05:09 03:57 02:56 05:09 02:33 06:17 6:09
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 09:32 06:31 09:21 03:59 07:36 09:28 9:16
Time
Travel Time Urban n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
ERF
Concentration
Rural n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
Total 09:53 08:04 08:21 09:43 07:12 13:30 13:13
Urban
Response 16 5 3 2 2 4 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 13:20 13:03 11:26 05:59 12:12 12:04 11:49
Rural
Total Distribution 11 3 2 1 3 2 N/A
Response
Time n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
Total Urban
Response n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
Time ERF n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
Concentration Rural
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
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Hazardous Materials
Low Risk
(Low Risk) Hazmat- 90th Percentile 2024- Benchmark
2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Times - Baseline Performance 2020 Times
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 02:43 01:52 02:16 02:29 02:52 03:11 3:07
Handling Dispatch
Rural 02:24 01:41 02:03 01:55 03:06 03:13 3:09
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:52 02:05 01:43 01:46 01:48 01:47 1:44
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:31 01:39 01:21 01:34 01:34 01:21 1:19
Travel Time Urban 05:54 05:56 05:35 05:14 06:03 06:03 5:55
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 08:01 08:13 08:11 06:12 05:06 08:17 8:07
Time
Travel Time Urban 05:54 05:56 05:35 05:14 06:03 06:03 5:55
ERF
Concentration
Rural 08:01 08:13 08:11 06:12 05:06 08:17 8:07
Total 10:10 09:37 09:40 09:20 09:50 11:09 10:55
Urban
Response 608 115 116 87 111 179 N/A
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 13:00 10:24 16:55 10:38 11:55 12:39 12:23
Rural
Total Distribution 91 14 17 25 17 18 N/A
Response
Time 10:10 09:37 09:40 09:20 09:50 11:09 10:55
Total Urban
Response 608 115 116 87 111 179 N/A
Time ERF 13:00 10:24 16:55 10:38 11:55 12:39 12:23
Concentration Rural
91 14 17 25 17 18 N/A
The ERF times for low risk Hazmat Incidents are going to be identical to first due times
as only one apparatus will arrive at the scene to establish an ERF. The agency’s critical
task analysis requires three staff which is equal to the first arriving company.
Moderate Risk
(Moderate Risk) Hazmat- 90th
2024- Benchmark
Percentile Times - Baseline 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
2020 Times
Performance
Alarm Pick-up to Urban 02:22 01:35 02:26 02:20 02:28 02:44 2:19
Handling Dispatch
Rural 02:09 01:45 02:05 02:25 02:54 01:56 2:06
Turnout Turnout Time Urban 01:51 02:06 01:43 01:43 01:51 01:47 1:48
Time 1st Unit
Rural 01:57 02:14 01:33 02:11 01:27 01:27 1:54
Travel Time Urban 05:57 05:53 05:11 06:04 05:46 06:15 5:49
1st Unit
Distribution
Travel Rural 07:25 08:12 06:07 06:18 07:27 07:23 7:16
Time
Travel Time Urban n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
ERF
Concentration
Rural n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
Total 09:14 08:55 08:27 09:42 08:16 09:46 9:02
Urban
Response 567 109 122 120 104 112
Time 1st Unit
on Scene 08:41 10:08 08:42 08:36 13:03 10:13 8:30
Rural
Total Distribution 114 27 21 26 22 18
Response
Time n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a N/A
Total Urban
Response n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Time ERF 18:44 n/a 18:44 n/a n/a n/a 18:21
Concentration Rural
n=1 n/a n=1 n/a n/a n/a
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Appendix C: Performance Improvement Plan
The Department has presented a detailed analysis of the risk associated within
the City of Davenport in previous sections of this report. The following section will
describe the methodology to be employed to ensure ongoing compliance with
established performance objectives. The model utilized is similar to that presented in
the CFAI “Standards of Cover” 10th Edition. The model includes compliance strategies,
communicating expectations, validating compliance, and making necessary
adjustments.
Step 1: Identifying the results of the DFD’s monitoring efforts and areas for
improvement.
The agency’s designated data analyst regularly monitors the system performance on at
least a quarterly basis and incorporated the findings and results into this performance
improvement plan.
All times noted in both the benchmark targets are at the established standard to show a
5% improvement, or the 85th percentile, while baseline performance times are
calculated at the 90th percentile. Furthermore, this data encompasses the years 2020-
2024 to evaluate current gaps in performance, and to establish future areas of
improvement. The agency has concluded that there are opportunities for improvement
in the following areas:
1. The agency’s actual baseline performance for call processing is 2 minutes and
10 seconds for emergency medical service fast-track responses and its
benchmark target is 1 minute and 53 seconds, which results in an opportunity for
improvement of 17 seconds.
2. The agency’s actual baseline performance for call processing is 2 minutes and
39 seconds for technical rescue responses and its benchmark target is 2 minutes
and 4 seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 36 seconds.
3. The agency’s actual baseline performance for call processing is 3 minutes and
52 seconds for hazardous material responses and its benchmark target is 3
minute and 2 seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 51
seconds.
4. The agency’s actual baseline performance for travel is 6 minutes and 19 seconds
for hazardous material responses and its benchmark target is 5 minutes and 35
second, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 44 seconds.
5. The agency’s actual baseline performance for travel is 6 minutes and 22 seconds
for technical rescue responses and its benchmark target is 5 minutes and 28
seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 54 seconds.
6. The agency’s actual baseline performance for turnout is 1 minute and 43
seconds for technical rescue responses and its benchmark target is 1 minute and
36 seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 7 seconds.
7. The agency’s actual baseline performance for total response is 7 minutes and 48
seconds for fire suppression responses and its benchmark target is 7 minutes
and 15 seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 33 seconds.
8. The agency’s actual baseline performance for total response is 9 minutes and 48
seconds for EMS responses and its benchmark target is 8 minutes and 57
seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 51 seconds.
9. The agency’s actual baseline performance for total response is 9 minutes and 38
seconds for hazardous material responses and its benchmark target is 8 minutes
and 48 seconds, which results in an opportunity for improvement of 50 seconds.
Step 2: The DFD analyses the situation to determine causal factors that have
contributed to the identified gap in system performance.
The department highlighted four causal factors that led to these areas for improvement.
1. In efforts to decrease call processing for higher risk EMS incidents, priority
dispatch was implemented by our dispatching agency in the fall of 2018.
Although it led to improvements in call processing of immediate dispatch calls,
this new system led to an overall increase in call processing as dispatchers ask
more questions to determine the required personnel for the event. Furthermore,
the percentage of EMS fast-track calls has increased from 28% in 2019 to 58% in
2024.
2. Dispatcher turnover occurred at our dispatching center, and the loss of
institutional knowledge has led to new dispatchers being trained before they are
given the responsibility of operating in their position.
3. Davenport Fire Department’s jurisdiction encompasses 65.89 square miles, but
only seven fire stations to respond to all service areas which limits response
areas in the northernmost and western regions of DFD’s jurisdiction.
4. Staffing challenges are another factor that led to these areas for improvement.
With staffing eleven apparatus but having ten apparatus in service as a minimum
staffing and deployment model leads to fewer rigs on the street which can lead to
longer travel times.
5. The City of Davenport has made capital investments into maintaining and
upgrading infrastructure including arterial streets which has resulted in
responding companies needing to re-route their typical response mode. This has
been aided by the Operations Chief regularly communicating known street
closures and lane reductions.
Step 3: The DFD identified remedial actions taken thus far and identifies any
resulting reductions to the identified gap in system performance.
1. To help address response time issues in the eastern part of Davenport and the
western part of Bettendorf, an automatic aid agreement was first drafted with
Bettendorf in 2019. This agreement was designed to help reduce response times
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required for ERF for fire suppression calls. These calls are monitored to ensure
that the agreement is effective for each community and continues to achieve the
desired outcomes.
2. As recommended in the 2018 Matrix Consulting Group Operational study of the
Department’s station response levels, the City of Davenport constructed a new
station 3 location that helps response times to areas north of 53 rd Street.
3. Regular meetings with SECC staff to identify problems and opportunities for
improvement. The Tactical advisory committee meets monthly with SECC to
discuss call processing concerns, irregularities, and find methods for
improvement. Annual gap report to city administration to keep them
knowledgeable of our staffing and response.
4. To help encourage improvement in turn-out times, the Management Analyst will
continue to create a quarterly report showing each responding company’s turnout
time as compared to the NFPA goal of 60 seconds.
Step 4: The DFD identified proposed actions to make improvements to the
delivery system performance including the timelines, position (s) responsible for
completing the improvement, and other factors such as financial implications.
1. Davenport Fire Department purchased a digital alerting system for enhanced
dispatching capabilities in 2021, the USDD Phoenix System. This system has
undergone various updates and will continue to be updated to allow for improved
response by increasing information available to responders in the station to aid in
effective emergency responses. Additional information is shared on this platform
to help convey the agency’s goals and objectives to personnel.
2. To help address the areas for improvement for alarm handling, the Management
Analyst monitor times with a monthly report that will be shared with SECC
designees and follow up with in-person meetings to identify gaps and
opportunities for improvement. Furthermore, the agency will consult similar
agencies to see if they have experienced similar issues in response times.
Step 5: The agency identified the components within the performance
improvement plan that fall under: day-to-day operations and the span of control
of the agency to remedy; and those longer-term proposals that will require the
engagement and/or support of the AHJ to remedy.
The responsibility for ensuring the ongoing compliance with the DFD Standards of
Cover (SOC) resides with the Fire Chief. This ensures that the focus of the highest
office in the organization is directly applied to the process and solidifies the community’s
confidence in maintaining the SOC. In addition to the Fire Chief, staff within the
Administration Division are tasked with ongoing maintenance and presentation of
information provided to the City Administrator. The civilian Accreditation Manager will
work to guide and direct staff, as well as monitor industry “best practices” and
benchmarks relevant to ongoing compliance.
Ongoing compliance will be continually monitored through the following actions and
reports:
• Quarterly reports identify turnout time by company, shift analysis compared to
benchmarks, and incident count by type, time of day, apparatus, and station
• Annual GAP analysis
• Ad-hoc Call Processing
• Annual Compliance Reports
• Annual Goal Setting Meetings
• Annual Formal and Documented Appraisals by Service
• Annual notification to the authority having jurisdiction through gap reports to
identify our current response levels.
Historically, DFD has periodically developed a Strategic Planning process. However, as
part of the self-assessment process, the agency has identified additional areas of
improvement and employed these changes in its goals document which is reviewed and
updated annually. The performance criteria identified in this SOC will also become a
part of the DFD annual report presented to the City Council and published for the public
using the City of Davenport website.
To ensure areas of non-compliance are addressed, DFD intends to use a
systematic approach that includes the measurements of:
• Annual review and evaluation
o Unit performance
o First due performance
o Departmental performance
• Five-year update of standards
• Review of management processes to address future change impacts
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Exhibit 1: NFIRS codes
The below table identifies the codes used in this document. This is the case for all variables
including, response time, call counts, risk scores, etc.
Fire EMS HAZMAT Technical
Suppression Rescue
111 300 400 331
112 311 410 341
120 320 411 342
121 321 412 351
122 322 413 352
123 323 420 353
324 421 354
331 422 355
340 423 356
341 424 357
342 430 361
350 431 362
351 451 363
352 461 364
353 671 365
356 672 371
357 372
360
361
363
365
371
381
Exhibit 2: Risk Variable Summary Tables
Fire Suppression:
FM Fire Respons Assesse Hydran Populatio Aid Buildin Historic Final
Z Histor e Time d Value t n Density Typ g Risk Propertie Score
y (90th- Density e Model s (Weighted
seconds) (Urban )
&
Rural)
A 6.00 12.00 6.00 1.00 12.00 1.00 7.00 1.00 43.75
B 7.00 11.00 1.00 2.00 9.00 1.00 2.00 0.53 30.88
C 8.00 7.00 10.00 5.00 8.00 1.00 4.00 0.06 38.52
D 10.00 10.00 11.00 4.00 10.00 0.50 6.00 0.57 48.27
E 9.00 8.00 4.00 8.00 7.00 1.00 5.00 0.23 35.31
F 5.00 1.00 2.00 11.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.06 14.02
G 11.00 9.00 8.00 3.00 11.00 1.00 10.00 0.21 50.05
H 2.00 2.00 3.00 12.00 3.00 1.00 8.00 0.00 21.25
I 12.00 4.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 1.00 12.00 0.01 47.75
J 1.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 1.00 1.00 11.00 0.00 25.75
K 4.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 5.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 26.75
A 2.00 3.00 9.00 9.00 4.00 0.50 9.00 0.00 29.38
Emergency Medical Services:
FMZ EMS History Response Severity Population Final Score
Time Density (Weighted)
A 7.000 1.000 9.792 12.000 21.948
B 9.000 4.000 8.916 9.000 22.229
C 8.000 7.000 10.100 8.000 22.025
D 10.000 3.000 9.771 10.000 23.943
E 6.000 6.000 10.858 7.000 18.715
F 2.000 10.000 12.062 2.000 12.016
G 11.000 2.000 9.645 11.000 25.411
H 3.000 12.000 9.686 3.000 14.422
I 12.000 9.000 9.751 6.000 24.938
J 1.000 11.000 11.656 1.000 10.414
K 4.000 5.000 9.185 5.000 13.796
L 5.000 8.000 9.452 4.000 15.363
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Technical Rescue:
FMZ TR History Response Severity Special Risk Final Score
Time
A 12.00 4.00 9.00 1.30 26.30
B 5.00 9.00 10.00 1.30 25.30
C 10.00 10.00 6.00 1.63 27.63
D 8.00 3.00 7.00 1.63 19.63
E 4.00 1.00 5.00 0.00 10.00
F 6.00 12.00 12.00 5.85 35.85
G 11.00 5.00 3.00 0.00 19.00
H 2.00 8.00 10.00 1.63 21.63
I 3.00 2.00 8.00 0.00 13.00
J 1.00 6.00 4.00 3.58 14.58
K 9.00 7.00 2.00 1.63 19.63
L 7.00 11.00 1.00 6.18 25.18
Hazardous Materials:
FMZ HAZ History HAZ Permits HAZ Severity Final Score
(Incident) (Weighted)
1 6.00 3.00 3.00 10.5
2 5.00 2.00 2.00 8
3 12.00 12.00 12.00 30
4 11.00 5.00 4.00 18
5 8.00 4.00 5.00 14.5
6 1.00 8.00 10.00 14
7 10.00 8.00 7.00 21.5
8 3.00 1.00 1.00 4.5
9 9.00 10.00 9.00 23.5
10 1.00 11.00 11.00 17.5
11 4.00 6.00 8.00 14
12 7.00 7.00 6.00 17
Exhibit 3: EMS Primary Action Taken Severity Chart
Procedure Name Severity Low Range
ALS Provided 3
BLS Provided 2
All other actions within NFIRS filter 1
Exhibit 4: Technical Rescue Severity Chart
Row Labels Severity
Electrocution or potential electrocution 3
Extrication of victim(s) from building 3
Extrication of victim(s) from machinery 3
Extrication of victim(s) from vehicle 3
Extrication, rescue, other 3
High-angle rescue 3
Removal of victim(s) from stalled elevator 2
Search for lost person, other 1
Search for person in water 3
Search for person on land 1
Swift water rescue 3
Water & ice-related rescue, other 3
Watercraft rescue 3
Exhibit 5: HAZMAT Risk Code Summary
HAZMAT Code Risk Ranking Risk Model Score
Radioactive Solid High 3
Solid Toxic Materials High 3
High Explosives High 3
Low Explosives High 3
Blasting Agents Medium 2
Pyrophoric Gas Materials High 3
Pyrophoric Liquid Materials High 3
Pyrophoric Solid Materials High 3
Unstable Materials High 3
Organic Materials High 3
Compressed Gasses Flammable High 3
Oxidizing Compressed Gas High 3
Corrosive Compressed Gas High 3
Inert Compressed Gas Medium 2
Compressed Gases High 3
Reactive Compressed Gases High 3
Flammable Liquid High 3
Gas Oxidizers High 3
Liquid Oxidizers High 3
Solid Oxidizers High 3
Solid Water/Reactive High 3
Cryogenics Flammable High 3
Cryogenics Oxidizing High 3
Cryogenics Corrosive High 3
Cryogenics Inert Medium 2
Flammable Organics Medium 2
Flammable Inorganics Medium 2
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Flammable Combustible High 3
Flammable Dusts & Powders High 3
Corrosive Acids High 3
Corrosive Bases High 3
Corrosive Other High 3
Health Hazards Liquid Medium 2
Combustible Liquid Medium 2
Toxic Waste Solid Medium 2
Underground Storage Tanks Low 1
Aboveground Storage Tanks Low 1
Liquid Radioactive High 3
Liquid Toxic Materials High 3
Unstable Materials Liquid High 3
Organic Peroxides Liquid High 3
Liquid Water/Reactive High 3
Health Hazards Solid Medium 2
Toxic Waste Liquid Medium 2
Compressed Gases Toxic High 3
Materials
Unstable Materials Compressed High 3
Gases
Health Hazards Compressed Medium 2
Gases
Exhibit 6: 3-Axis Risk Assessment Radar Charts
Fire Suppression
Grass Fire Dumpster Fire
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Special Outside Fire Vehicle Fire
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Mobile Property Fire Structure Fire
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Emergency Medical Services
Medical Assist EMS (BLS)
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
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EMS (ALS) EMS (DOA)
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
MCI < 10 Patients MCI > 10 Patients
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Hazardous Materials
Spills & Leaks Chemical Release
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Electrical Wiring Bio-Hazard
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Explosive WMD Event
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Technical Rescue
Extrication Vehicle Extracation
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
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Confined Space Extracation High Angle Extracation
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Water or Ice Rescue Electrical
Probability Probability
10 10
8 8
6 6
4 4
2 2
0 0
Impact Consequence Impact Consequence
Trench/Below Grade Rescue
Probability
10
8
6
4
2
0
Impact Consequence
Exhibit 7: 2024 Report
100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
Incident Count 395 22 13,084 396 2,606 3,055 1,262 21 81
Proportion 1.89% 0.11% 62.54% 1.89% 12.46% 14.60% 6.03% 0.10% 0.39%
Grand Total 20,922
Key
Code Definition
100 Fire
Overpressure
Rupture,
Explosion,
200 Overheat
300 Rescue & EMS
400 HAZMAT
500 Service Calls
Cancelled Calls,
600 Good Intent
700 False Alarm
Severe
800 Weather
Citizen
900 Complaint
Incident Counts: A Five Year Comparison
20,922
19,688 19,993
17,932
17,302
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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Apparatus
*Run totals are a separate calculation from incident count. This tracks each time an apparatus was put in
route to an incident.
Station
*This is a count of incidents occurring in each territory. This does not take into account which individual
rig responded, and the number of rigs that responded to each incident.
Exhibit 8: Gap Analysis
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) requires a GAP report be presented to the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on an annual basis (2D.8 & 2D.9 of Self-Assessment Manual). The
presentation requires an analysis of current “inadequacies, inconsistencies, and negative trends” (2D.6).
The 2024 GAP analysis focuses on call processing and total response times as those are key topics to
assess baseline performance, and to establish performance improvement measures (2D.7).
NFPA and agency established benchmarks are shown below, and illustrate areas for the
department to improve, when compared to its baseline performances. Also, agency established
benchmarks better represent the DFD jurisdiction, and identifies a 5% improvement, or the 85th percentile.
NFPA Benchmarks
Call Processing 0:01:30
Turnout 0:01:20
Travel 0:04:00
85th percentile Benchmarks
Call Processing 0:02:47
Turnout 0:01:45
Travel 0:05:18
85th percentile Total Response Benchmarks
FS 0:06:58
EMS 0:08:39
TR 0:09:16
HAZMAT 0:09:22
GAP by Total Response
FS EMS TR HZ
2024 Benchmark 0:06:58 0:08:39 0:09:16 0:09:22
2024 Baseline 0:08:14 0:09:32 0:09:46 0:09:54
GAP 0:01:16 0:00:53 0:00:30 0:00:32
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Call Processing Analysis
Call Processing (90th Percentile)
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Fire Suppression 1:46 1:31 1:36 1:34 1:17 1:45 1:09
EMS (FT)(after 2018) 3:51 2:10 2:19 1:54 2:22 2:10 1:40
Technical Rescue 2:40 2:30 1:49 1:59 2:17 2:15 1:19
HAZMAT 3:08 3:09 2:26 2:20 2:35 2:15 2:02
As seen by the figures above, the 2018 call processing time for MES was over 3.5 minutes. However, this
is not a true representation of EMS responses for that year as the department did not have the capability
of tracking priority dispatch versus non-priority dispatch calls. By tracking fast tracked calls, the agency
can better assess call processing times. As NFPA standard is 1:30 for call processing, and 1:49 for the
85th percentile, the agency was at 2:19 seconds for 2020. After a meeting with SECC in January, the
agency will begin meeting with SECC representatives and MEDIC to review data on a monthly basis and
to find alternative methods to improve call processing times.
2024 90th Percentile Total Response Breakdown
Call Processing Turnout Time Travel Time Total Response
Fire Suppression 0:01:09 0:01:23 0:05:19 0:08:14
EMS FT 0:01:40 0:01:57 0:05:39 0:08:41
EMS Not FT 0:04:00 0:01:58 0:05:54 0:10:39
Technical Rescue 0:01:19 0:02:03 0:06:38 0:09:46
HAZMAT 0:02:02 0:02:02 0:06:11 0:09:54
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Total Response Breakdown: 90th Percentile
HAZMAT 0:02:02 0:02:02 0:06:11
Technical Rescue 0:01:19 0:02:03 0:06:38
EMS Not FT 0:04:00 0:01:58 0:05:54
EMS FT 0:01:40 0:01:57 0:05:39
Fire Suppression 0:01:09 0:01:23 0:05:19
Call Processing Turnout Time Travel Time
2024 Total Response Breakdown: Average
Call Processing Turnout Time Travel Time Total Response
Fire Suppression 0:00:42 0:01:01 0:03:13 0:05:16
EMS FT 0:01:00 0:01:14 0:03:32 0:06:02
EMS Not FT 0:02:30 0:01:13 0:03:41 0:07:37
Technical Rescue 0:00:51 0:01:17 0:03:29 0:05:58
HAZMAT 0:01:07 0:01:17 0:03:39 0:06:38
Total Response Breakdown: Average
HAZMAT 0:01:07 0:01:17 0:03:39
Technical Rescue 0:00:51 0:01:17 0:03:29
EMS Not FT 0:02:30 0:01:13 0:03:41
EMS FT 0:01:00 0:01:14 0:03:32
Fire Suppression 0:00:42 0:01:01 0:03:13
Call Processing Turnout Time Travel Time
City of Davenport
Department: Administration Action / Date
Contact Info: Brian Krup | 563-326-6163 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving street, lane, and public ground closure requests on the listed dates and
times for outdoor events.
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4,
2026; Closure: Wilkes Avenue from West 68th Street to West 69th Street. [Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West 6th Street.
[Ward 3]
Garner Farms HOA; Neighborhood Block Party; 1600 block of West 51st Street; 2:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026; Closure: West 51st Street from North Sturdevant Street
to the cul-de-sac. [Ward 7]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
In accordance with the City’s Special Events Policy, street, lane, and public ground closure
requests are subject to approval by the City Council upon recommendation of the Special
Events Committee.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Mendez Block Party Closure Map
3. Mendez Block Party Street Closure and Noise Variance Petition
4. Broken Spokes MC 15 Year Anniversary Block Party Closure Map
5. Broken Spokes MC 15 Year Anniversary Block Party Street Closure Petition
6. Garner Farms HOA Block Party Closure Map
7. Garner Farms HOA Block Party Notice to Neighbors
Resolution No. ________________
Resolution offered by Alderman Jobgen.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving street, lane, or public ground closure requests for the listed dates and times.
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4,
2026; Closure: Wilkes Avenue from West 68th Street to West 69th Street. [Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Saturday,
July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West 6th Street. [Ward 3]
Garner Farms HOA; Neighborhood Block Party; 1600 block of West 51st Street; 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 22, 2026; Closure: West 51st Street from North Sturdevant Street to the cul-de-
sac. [Ward 7]
WHEREAS, the City, through its Special Events Policy, has accepted the above applications for events
on the listed date and time that are requesting street, lane, or public ground closures; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the applications, it has been determined that streets, lanes, or public
grounds will need to be closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the
above street, lane, or public ground closure requests are hereby approved and staff is directed to
proceed with the closures.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
__________________________ ________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Police Action / Date
Contact Info: Michelle Voelkers | 563-326-7712 6/17/2026
Subject:
Motion approving the purchase of annual training and duty ammunition from Kiesler Police
Supply, Inc of Jeffersonville, Indiana, in the amount of $52,891.35 using Iowa Department of
Administrative Services contract 21293E. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Pass the Motion.
Background:
Kiesler Police Supply, Inc of Jeffersonville, Indiana, was awarded State of Iowa Department of
Administrative Services contract 21293E | Ammunition for State Agencies via a competitive
solicitation process.
This purchase will provide the Davenport Police Department with an annual supply of training
and duty ammunition.
Funding for this purchase comes from account 50102550 520201.
Attachments:
None
City of Davenport
Department: Administration Action / Date
Contact Info: Brian Krup | 563-326-6163 6/17/2026
Subject:
Motion approving noise variance requests on the listed dates and times for outdoor events.
Southeast Little League; End of Season Celebration; Prairie Heights Park | 5600 Eastern
Avenue; 10-15 minute fireworks show between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026
(rain date: Sunday, June 28, 2026); Fireworks, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Davenport North Little League; End of Season Celebration; Ridgeview Park | 1819 Ridgeview
Drive; 15-20 minute fireworks show beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26,
2026; Fireworks, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Joseph Mendez; Block Party; 6918 Wilkes Avenue; 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4,
2026; Outdoor music, over 50 dBA. [Ward 8]
Ryan Parris; Broken Spokes MC 15-Year Anniversary Block Party; 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2026; Closure: Fillmore Street from West 4th Street to West 6th Street.
[Ward 3]
Recommendation:
Pass the Motion.
Background:
These requests for noise variances have been received pursuant to the Municipal Code of
Davenport, Iowa, Chapter 8.19 Noise Abatement, Section 8.19.090 Special Variances.
Southeast Little League | The City assisted the Southeast Little League by sending an email to
eight (8) Good Neighbor Project Leaders around Prairie Heights Park on June 5, 2026, to inform
them of the fireworks and ask them to share with as many people as they can via text, email,
and Facebook groups; community bulletin boards; NextDoor app; etc.
Davenport North Little League | The City assisted the Davenport North Little League by sending
an email to nine (9) Good Neighbor Project Leaders around Ridgeview Park on June 9, 2026, to
inform them of the fireworks and ask them to share with as many people as they can via text,
email, and Facebook groups; community bulletin boards; NextDoor app; etc.
UPDATE: The Davenport North Little League has postponed the event to the originally
scheduled rain date of June 26, 2026. An updated email notification was sent on June 15, 2026,
to the same nine (9) Good Neighbor Project Leaders around Ridgeview Park on June 15, 2026,
notifying them of the revised event date.
Attachments:
1. SELL Flyer to Prairie Heights Park Neighbors
2. SELL GNP Leader Email
3. DNLL Email Update to GNP Leaders
4. DNLL Email to GNP Leaders
5. Mendez Block Party Noise Variance Petition
6. Broken Spokes MC 15 Year Anniversary Block Party Noise Variance Petition
Southeast Little League
2026 Championship Day & League Picnic
Friday, June 26, 2026
Southeast Little League is having our annual End of the Season League Picnic
and Awards Ceremony on Friday, June 26th. As part of the celebration, we
have asked the City of Davenport for a Variance so that we may do
Fireworks. If granted, we would light them between 8:45pm and 9:30pm.
Our Fireworks will last 10-15 minutes or less.
We are letting the neighbors know that surround Prairie Heights Park so that
you are aware of the activities that are taking place. If you are opposed to
this request, please submit in writing to Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk with
the City of Davenport, at Brian.Krup@davenportiowa.com by Noon on June
3rd.
Thank you.
Thomas A. Mason IV
President
Southeast Little League Board of Directors
563.505.5238
sellprez@gmail.com
Note – In case of inclement weather, we have scheduled a rain date of June
28th with fireworks between 8:45pm – 9:30pm
Krup, Brian
From: Krup, Brian
Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 10:26 AM
Subject: Southeast Little League End of Season Celebration
Good morning, GNP Leaders!
The City of Davenport is assisting the Southeast Little League in being a good neighbor by helping
communicate to the surrounding area about their end of season celebration they have planned in Prairie
Heights Park which will conclude with a fireworks show. They have gone through the proper process to host
this event. To alert as many people as possible to ensure enough time for those who need to make proper
accommodations, this is where we could use your help! Please share the following information with your
friends and neighbors by any means possible (email, text, or Facebook groups; community bulletin boards;
NextDoor app; etc.):
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026 (rain date of Sunday, June 28, 2026)
Time: 10 - 15 minute fireworks show beginning between 8:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Written objections to Southeast Little League’s request for fireworks can be submitted to Brian Krup, Deputy
City Clerk for the City of Davenport, at Brian.Krup@davenportiowa.com by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
As always, we appreciate your collaboration with the City and being good neighbors. Don't hesitate to reach
out with questions.
Have a great day!
Brian Krup, IMFOA-CMC
Deputy City Clerk | Administration
City of Davenport
T 563-326-6163 | F 563-326-7736
226 West 4th Street, Davenport, IA 52801
davenportiowa.com
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Krup, Brian
From: GNP
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2026 8:44 AM
Cc: Krup, Brian; northlittleleague@yahoo.com
Subject: Davenport North Little League
Good morning, GNP Leaders!
UPDATE: The event has been postponed until the previously scheduled rain date of Friday, June 26,
2026.
The City of Davenport is assisting the Davenport North Little League in being a good neighbor by helping
communicate to the surrounding area about their end of season celebration they have planned in Ridgeview
Park, which will conclude with a fireworks show. They have gone through the proper process to host this event,
and in an effort to alert as many people as possible to ensure enough time for those who need to make proper
accommodations, this is where we could use your help! Please share the following information with your
friends and neighbors by any means possible (email, text, and/or Facebook groups; NextDoor app; community
bulletin boards; etc.):
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. with fireworks beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. lasting for 15-20 minutes
Written objections to this request can be submitted in writing to Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk for the City of
Davenport, at Brian.Krup@davenportiowa.com by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
As always, we appreciate your collaboration with the City and being good neighbors.
Allie McWilliams
Community Engagement Coordinator | Administration
City of Davenport
T 563-888-3202
226 W 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801
davenportiowa.com
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Allie McWilliams
Community Engagement Coordinator | Administration
City of Davenport
T 563-888-3202
226 W 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801
davenportiowa.com
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Krup, Brian
From: GNP
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:06 AM
Cc: northlittleleague@yahoo.com; Krup, Brian
Subject: Davenport North Little League
Good morning, GNP Leaders!
The City of Davenport is assisting the Davenport North Little League in being a good neighbor
by helping communicate to the surrounding area about their end of season celebration they have
planned in Ridgeview Park, which will conclude with a fireworks show. They have gone through the
proper process to host this event, and in an effort to alert as many people as possible to ensure
enough time for those who need to make proper accommodations, this is where we could use your
help! Please share the following information with your friends and neighbors by any means possible
(email, text, and/or Facebook groups; NextDoor app; community bulletin boards; etc.):
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 (rain date: Friday, June 26)
Time: 6:00 p.m. with fireworks beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. lasting for 15-20 minutes
Written objections to this request can be submitted in writing to Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk for the
City of Davenport, at Brian.Krup@davenportiowa.com by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
As always, we appreciate your collaboration with the City and being good neighbors.
Allie McWilliams
Community Engagement Coordinator | Administration
City of Davenport
T 563-888-3202
226 W 4th St, Davenport, IA 52801
davenportiowa.com
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City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: Jamie Swanson | 563-326-7795 6/17/2026
Subject:
Motion approving beer and liquor license applications.
A. New License, New Owner, Temporary Permit, Temporary Outdoor Area, Location Transfer,
etc. (as noted):
Ward 3
German American Heritage Center (German American Heritage Center) - 712 West 2nd Street
(Parking Lot) – Temporary Outdoor Event July 12 - License Type: Special Class C Beer/Wine
(On-Premises)
Mississippi River Distilling Company (Mississippi River Distilling Company, LLC) – 318 East 2nd
Street – Temporary Outdoor Areas 6/26, 7/16, 7/25, 7/31, 8/15, 8/28, 9/25 – License Type:
Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Bubba’s 33 (Bubba’s Holdings, LLC) – 4741 East 53rd Street – New License – License Type:
Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Pump & Pantry 78 (Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc) – 3200 East Kimberly Road – New
License/Owners – License Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
Pump & Pantry 79 (Bosselman Pump & Pantry, Inc) – 4631 East 53rd Street – New
License/Owners – License Type: Class E Liquor (Carry-Out)
Ward 7
Rookies Bar (M & L Zynski Holdings, LLC) – 2818 Brady Street – New License/Owners – License
Type Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
B. Annual License Renewals (with Outdoor Area as noted):
Ward 2
Flying J Travel Center #636 (Pilot Travel Centers, LLC) - 8200 Northwest Boulevard - License
Type: Class B Beer/Wine (Carry-Out)
Ward 3
Figge Art Museum (Figge Art Museum) - 225 West 2nd Street - Outdoor Area - License Type:
Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Front Street Brewery, Inc (Front Street Brewery, Inc) - 421 West River Drive #3,4 - Outdoor
Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Mantra Indian Restaurant (Madan, LLC) - 220 North Harrison Street - License Type: BW -
Special Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Ward 4
The Circle Tap (Circle Tap, Inc) - 1345 West Locust Street - Outdoor Area - License Type: Class
C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 6
Jersey Grille (Jersey Grille, Inc) - 5255 Jersey Ridge Road - Outdoor Area - License Type: LC -
Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 7
Filling Station, The (Bar Management, LLC) - 305 East 35th Street - Outdoor Area - License
Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Hi Ho Mongolian Grill (Hi Ho Mongolian Grill, Inc) - 901 Kimberly Road #15 - License Type:
Special Class C Beer/Wine (On-Premises)
Kwik Star #280 (Kwik Trip, Inc) - 301 West Kimberly Road - License Type: Class B Beer/Wine
(Carry-Out)
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant 2 (Los Portales Mexican Restaurant 2) - 1012 East Kimberly
Road - Outdoor Area - License Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Ward 8
Red Hawk Golf Course (City of Davenport) - 6364 Northwest Boulevard - Outdoor Area - License
Type: Class C Liquor (On-Premises)
Recommendation:
Pass the Motion.
Background:
These applications have been reviewed by the Police, Fire, and Zoning Departments.
Attachments:
None
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Jake Ralfs | 563-327-5172 6/17/2026
Subject:
First Consideration: Ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 15.30 entitled “Contractor
Licenses – Bond – Insurance Required” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, to establish a
Registered Subcontractor classification. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Ordinance.
Background:
Combined Construction Code Board of Appeals & Review
At its June 8, 2026, meeting, the Combined Construction Code Board of Appeals & Review
approved the proposed amendments to Chapter 15.30 of the Davenport Municipal Code and
forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council.
Request
City staff is requesting the Combined Construction Code Board of Appeals & Review consider
amendments to Chapter 15.30 of the Davenport Municipal Code relating to contractor licensing
requirements. The proposed amendments are intended to establish a new Registered
Subcontractor classification, create a registration process for subcontractors working under
licensed general contractors, clarify licensing requirements, and establish associated bonding,
insurance, and fee requirements.
The amendments are designed to improve regulatory oversight of subcontractors performing
work within the City while maintaining accountability through licensed prime or general
contractors.
Background
Chapter 15.30 establishes licensing, bonding, and insurance requirements for contractors
performing work regulated by the City's adopted construction codes. Under the current
ordinance, contractors performing regulated work are generally required to obtain a contractor
license and pass an examination demonstrating competency.
Staff has identified a need for an alternative registration pathway for subcontractors who
perform specialized work under the supervision and responsibility of licensed general
contractors. The proposed amendments create a Registered Subcontractor classification that
allows such contractors to work on permitted projects without obtaining a full contractor license
while maintaining appropriate registration, bonding, and oversight requirements.
Summary of Proposed Amendments
Establishment of a Registered Subcontractor Classification.
The proposed amendments create a new "Registered Subcontractor" classification within
Chapter 15.30. Registered Subcontractors would be authorized to perform work regulated by
the adopted construction codes only when working under: a valid City-issued permit; and a
licensed prime or general contractor responsible for the project. The classification expressly
prohibits Registered Subcontractors from acting as a prime contractor, general contractor,
developer, permit holder, or responsible party for an entire project.
Creation of a Subcontractor Registration Process.
The amendments establish requirements for obtaining a subcontractor registration. Applicants
will be required to submit a completed City application, proof of current Iowa Contractor
Registration, a required contractor bond, and payment of the applicable registration fee.
Examination Requirement Exemption.
Under the proposed amendments, applicants seeking Registered Subcontractor status would be
exempt from the contractor examination requirement, provided they are working under the
supervision of a licensed Class A or Class B contractor. All other building contractor license
classifications would continue to require examination and qualification standards.
Bond Requirement for Registered Subcontractors.
The amendments add a bond requirement specifically for subcontractors working under Class A
or Class B permit holders. Registered Subcontractors would be required to maintain a $5,000
contractor bond, consistent with several existing specialty contractor classifications.
Registration Fee Establishment.
The amendments establish an annual registration fee of $100 for Registered Subcontractors,
aligning the fee structure with existing Class C Specialty Contractor licenses.
Insurance Requirement Clarification.
The amendments clarify insurance requirements by requiring applicants for Building Contractor
licenses to maintain insurance provided by an insurer rated B+ or better. The City retains the
authority to request certified proof of insurance when necessary.
Staff Analysis
The proposed amendments provide a practical regulatory framework for subcontractors
performing work under the direction of licensed general contractors. The changes recognize the
integral role subcontractors play in construction projects while maintaining accountability
through the permit holder and responsible contractor.
The proposed registration system will:
1. Improve tracking and oversight of subcontractors working within the City.
2. Ensure subcontractors maintain Iowa contractor registration and bonding requirements.
3. Reduce administrative barriers for subcontractors who do not independently contract
projects.
4. Preserve public safety and code compliance by maintaining responsibility with licensed
prime contractors.
5. Provide enforcement mechanisms through registration, bonding, and insurance
requirements.
Staff believes the amendments strike an appropriate balance between contractor accountability
and administrative efficiency. The amendments are anticipated to have minimal fiscal impact.
Registration fees may generate a modest increase in revenue to offset administrative costs
associated with processing and maintaining subcontractor registrations.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Current Chapter 15.30 - Redline
3. Current Chapter 15.30
ORDINANCE NO. _________________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 15.30 ENTITLED “CONTRACTOR
LICENSES – BOND – INSURANCE REQUIRED” OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF DAVENPORT, IOWA, TO
ESTABLISH A REGISTERED SUBCONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 15.30.010 entitled “Licensing generally” of the Municipal Code of Davenport,
Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. “Registered Subcontractor” classification is hereby established under the contractor
licensing provisions of the Davenport Municipal Code.
A Registered Subcontractor may perform work regulated by the adopted construction codes
only when working under:
1. A valid City-issued permit; and
2. A licensed prime/general contractor responsible for the permitted project.
This classification shall not authorize the holder to act as:
1. A prime contractor,
2. General contractor,
3. Developer,
4. Permit holder, or
5. Responsible party for an entire project.
Section 2. That Subsection 15.30.020(A)(5) of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, be and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows:
5. An individual desiring to engage in building contracting shall apply for, be examined, and be
licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such person shall be actively engaged
in conducting the affairs of the business and shall be directly in charge of the planning and
supervision over any and all work done as a part of that business. If at any time he sells his
interest in the business, or ceases to be active in the business, that business may continue for
no more than 30 days as a contractor, unless another individual who obtains an interest in
and is active in that business obtains an individual license as required herein.
a. A commercial building contractor shall obtain a Class A license. A commercial building
contractor is a contractor engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated
by the building code. Such work is not exclusively limited to work described in this
subsection or exclusively limited to a line of work contemplated in subsection B or C
hereunder and may include the moving or demolition of buildings.
b. A residential building contractor shall obtain a Class B license. A "residential building
contractor" is a contractor limited to the construction, remodeling or demolition of one-
or two-family residences or of auxiliary facilities including car ports, garages and decks
intended for one-family, two-family residential uses or townhomes.
c. A specialty contractor shall obtain a Class C license. A "specialty contractor" is a
contractor performing work regulated by the building code whose scope of work is
limited to a specialty but does not include construction or installation of a building or
addition thereto. Such work shall include the performance or installation of the
following items: metal awnings and canopies, masonry, concrete, roofing, signs,
siding, steel erection and fabricating, swimming pools, sprinkler systems, fire alarm
systems, tuck pointing, water proofing.
EXCEPTION: 1. No Building Contractor License is required for a person having legal
title and ownership for a building or structure classified as a Single-Family Dwelling.
The scope of work allowed under this exception shall be limited to work pertaining to
new construction, remodeling or renovation. Unless otherwise provided by Iowa State
Code, this exception shall not apply to work pertaining to mechanical, electrical or
plumbing installations nor shall this exception pertain to the licensing requirements for
mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractors.
Owners of other buildings not classified as a Single-Family Dwelling may perform non-
structural/cosmetic work only as determined by the Chief Building Official or designee.
Section 3. That Section 15.30.020 entitled “Building contractor licensing and regulation thereof” of
the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Subcontractors License: Obtaining a sub-contractor license
1. Completed City application form;
2. Proof of current Iowa Contractor Registration;
3. Required bond;
4. Payment of registration fee.
Section 4. That Subsection 15.30.080(A) of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a building contractor shall be tested by
examination with the exception of a sub-contractor license that will be working under
the supervision of a Class A or Class B license holder (per requirements in ordinance
15.30.010 and 15.30.020C). The building official may appoint a person or agency to
administer the preparation, conducting and grading of examinations. Examinations
shall be of such a nature as to uniformly test the capabilities of all applicants for each
specific type of license. The applicant shall score a passing test result of 70% to secure
a license. All associated fees for examination services, grading and administration shall
be paid at the time of application by the individual desiring to be tested.
Section 5. That Subsection 15.30.120(E) of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
E. Application, license and registration fees shall be charged according to the following
schedule:
TABLE E.1
Annual Fee
Building Contractor licenses:
Commercial Building Contractor
Class "A" $300
Residential Building Contractor
Class "B" $200
Specialty Contractor or Subcontractor
Class "C" or Subcontractor $100
Section 6. That Section 15.30.140 entitled “License revocation or suspension” of the Municipal Code
of Davenport, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
Under certain conditions or by actions of the license holder for failure to comply with the requirements
of Title 15 of the Davenport Municipal Code any contractor license issued in and for the City of
Davenport may be revoked or suspended by order of the building official. No order of license
revocation or suspension shall be lawful unless the following requirements have been satisfied:
A. The licensee shall be served with written notice issued by the building official containing
assertions of fact or conduct which warrant the intended action and reference the provisions
of law violated and causing the revocation order and the effective date of the revocation or
suspension of license.
B. The licensee has the right of appeal of license revocation or suspension to the City Council.
Section 7. That Section 15.30.170 entitled “Bond required” of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa,
be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Contractor Bonds. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of
contracting, of the several types set forth in Table III-A of this subchapter, conditioned on the
faithful performance of all the provisions of the Administrative Code, shall post a bond which
is guaranteed by a surety. The term "business of contracting" as contained in this section shall
mean being engaged in the business of doing work regulated by provisions of the technical
codes and the Administrative Code. Such surety to be a company authorized to transact
business in the State of Iowa.
TABLE III-A
Type of Contracting Sum of Bond
General contracting $25,000
Mechanical contracting $5,000
Electrical contracting $5,000
Plumbing contracting $5,000
Refrigeration and/or air-conditioning contracting $5,000
Sign contracting $5,000
Excavation contracting $5,000
Moving buildings $25,000
Blasting Set by Fire Code Official
Demolition and wrecking $25,000
Subcontracting for Class A or Class B Permit Holder $5,000
Fire Suppression - Sprinklers $5,000
Fire Suppression - Alarms $5,000
Section 8. That Subsection 15.30.180(D) of the Municipal Code of Davenport, Iowa, be and the same
is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (Class A, B, and C) shall maintain insurance
required by the above-listed sections, provided by an insurer rated B+ or better. The City
reserves the right to request Certified proof of insurance from the Building Contractor.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any of the provisions of this ordinance are for any reason illegal or void,
then the lawful provisions of this ordinance, which are separable from said unlawful provisions shall
be and remain in full force and effect, the same as if the ordinance contained no illegal or void
provisions.
REPEALER. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective after its final passage and
publication as by law provided.
First Consideration ______________________________
Second Consideration __________________________
Approved ___________________________________
Published in the Quad-City Times on _____________________________
Attest:
__________________________ ___________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport, IA
15.30.010 15.30.020
Chapter 15.30
CONTRACTOR LICENSES — BOND — INSURANCE REQUIRED1
SUBCHAPTER I
LICENSING GENERALLY
15.30.010. Licensing generally. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in construction contracting without
having a current valid license or certificate issued in accordance with this chapter. The term
construction contracting shall mean being engaged in the performance or supervision of work
regulated by provisions of any of the technical codes as defined in Chapter 15.8 of the
Davenport Municipal Code and shall include persons contracting to perform such work in
the conduct of a business.
EXCEPTION: No license is required for the owner of an existing single family dwelling who
occupies the dwelling as his own residence. Owner occupants may perform repair or remodel
or new construction work regulated by any of the above named codes on said dwelling
together with any existing accessory buildings not used for commercial purposes only if:
1. The owner has secured a valid permit prior to commencement of the repair work;
2. The owner calls for all of the required inspections normally required as a part of
performing such work;
3. The owner has not applied for a dwelling improvement license at more than two
dwellings within a period of four years nor is engaged in the business of remodeling
dwellings other than his own dwelling.
4. The owner can demonstrate adequate knowledge and ability in the area of work for
which applied.
B. No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in sign contracting without having
a current, valid license issued in accordance with this chapter. The term "sign contracting"
shall mean being engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated by the
provisions of Section 17.12.060 of the Davenport Municipal Code, entitled "Sign Permit
Required." [Amended 12-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-530]
C. Restriction on Transfer. No license may be loaned, rented, assigned or transferred. No holder
of a valid license shall obtain a permit under his license and then subcontract, sell or
otherwise assign the work covered by the permit to a person or firm who does not have a
valid license.
D. “Registered Subcontractor” classification is hereby established under the contractor licensing provisions
of the Davenport Municipal Code.
A Registered Subcontractor may perform work regulated by the adopted construction codes only when
working under:
1. A valid City-issued permit; and
2. A licensed prime/general contractor responsible for the permitted project.
This classification shall not authorize the holder to act as:
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• A prime contractor,
• General contractor,
• Developer,
• Permit holder, or
• Responsible party for an entire project.
D.E.
15.30.020. Building contractor licensing and regulation thereof. [Amended 11-13-2024 by
Ord. No. 2024-465; Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Building Contractor Licensing.
1. Editor's Note: Prior Ordinances Codified Herein Include Portions Of Ordinance 81-A, 90-385, 95-423, 95-510, 97-485, 99-170,
2004-301, 2005-339 And 2008-156.
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1. No person, firm or corporation shall engage in building contracting in the City without
having a valid building contractor's license.
2. The term "building contracting" shall be defined as being engaged in the performance
or supervision of work regulated by provisions of the building code and shall include
the business of contracting such work for hire.
3. A corporation desiring to engage in building contracting shall, by affidavit of the
president or secretary of the corporation, appoint one or more of the corporate officers
to act for the corporation, to apply for, be examined, and be licensed as an individual
under the terms of this chapter. Such officer(s) or director(s) shall be actively engaged
in conducting the affairs of the corporation and shall be directly in charge of the
planning and supervision of any and all construction work done by that corporation.
Such corporation may continue in the business of building contracting only so long as it
has at least one officer or director so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or
unexpected severance from employment by the corporation of the licensee, the
corporation may continue to operate for 30 days, and within the 30 days shall
accomplish appointment, examining and licensing of another director or officer to act
as above.
4. A partnership desiring to engage in building contracting shall, by affidavit of all the
partners, appoint one or more partners to act for the partnership, to apply for, be
examined, and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such
partner(s) shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the partnership and shall
be directly in charge of the planning and supervision of any and all work done by that
partnership. Such partnership may continue in the business of contracting only so long
as it has at least one active partner so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or
unexpected severance from the partnership of the licensee, the partnership may continue
to operate for 30 days, and within the 30 days shall accomplish appointment, examining
and licensing of another partner to act as above.
5. An individual desiring to engage in building contracting shall apply for, be examined,
and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such person shall be
actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the business and shall be directly in charge
of the planning and supervision over any and all work done as a part of that business. If
at any time he sells his interest in the business, or ceases to be active in the business,
that business may continue no more than 30 days as a contractor, unless another
individual who obtains an interest in and is active in that business obtains an individual
license as required herein.
a. A commercial building contractor shall obtain a Class A license. A commercial
building contractor is a contractor engaged in the performance or supervision of
work regulated by the building code. Such work is not exclusively limited to work
described in this subsection or exclusively limited to a line of work contemplated
in subsection B or C hereunder and may include the moving or demolition of
buildings.
b. A residential building contractor shall obtain a Class B license. A "residential
building contractor" is a contractor limited to the construction, remodeling or
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demolition of one- or two-family residences or of auxiliary facilities including car
ports, and garages and decks intended for one-family, or two-family residential
uses or townhomes.
c. A specialty contractor shall obtain a Class C license. A "specialty contractor" is a
contractor performing work regulated by the building code whose scope of work is
limited to a specialty but does not include construction or installation of a building
or addition thereto. Such work shall include the performance or installation of the
following items: metal awnings and canopies, decksmasonry, concrete, roofing,
signs, siding, steel erection and fabricating, swim pools, sprinkler systems, fire
alarm systems, tuck pointing, water proofing.
EXCEPTION: 1. No Building Contractor License is required for a person having
legal title and ownership for a building or structure classified as a Single-Family
Dwelling. The scope of work allowed under this exception shall be limited to
work pertaining to new construction, remodeling or renovation. Unless otherwise
provided by Iowa State Code, this exception shall not apply to work pertaining to
mechanical, electrical or plumbing installations nor shall this exception pertain to
the licensing requirements for mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractors.
Owners of other buildings not classified as a Single-Family Dwelling may perform
non-structural/cosmetic work only as determined by the Chief Building Official or
designee.
B. All Candidates for Building Contractor licensing must demonstrate 3 years of experience in
building construction or design to be eligible for the exam. per Chapter 15.30.080 of this
Code. Work experience need not be continuous but must be full-time (40 hours per week)
within the past ten years.
Exceptions:
1. Successful completion of a three- or four-year vocational high school or other
vocational school program in the field of building construction shall be deemed as
satisfying one year of work experience.
2. Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university shall be
deemed as satisfying one year of work experience.
3. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
architecture, engineering, or technology in a related field shall be deemed as satisfying
two years of work experience.
4. Active construction-related military experience may be considered full time experience.
5. Note: Education cannot account for more than two years of experience, and union
affiliation only is not acceptable as work experience.
C. Subcontractors License: Obtaining a sub-contractor license
1. Completed City application form;
2. Proof of current Iowa Contractor Registration;
3. Required bond;
4. Payment of registration fee.
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15.30.030. Plumbing licensing and regulation thereof. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Plumbing Contractor's License.
1. Upon the effective date of enforcement determined by the State of Iowa Plumbing &
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Mechanical Systems Board, no person, firm or corporation shall engage in plumbing
contracting or the installation of plumbing systems within the City of Davenport without
the appropriate licensing as issued by the State of Iowa under Iowa Code Chapter 105.
EXCEPTION: 1. A plumbing contractor's license shall not be required for sewer
construction work where such sewers are public sewers on public property, or, as in
the case of subdivision development work, where such sewers are intended for future
acceptance by the City as public sewers on public property. All such work is directly
under the jurisdiction of the department of public construction and engineering.
15.30.040. State of Iowa Electrical licensing and regulation thereof. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1
(part)]
A. State of Iowa Electrical Contractor License Required.
1. Upon the effective date of enforcement determined by the State of Iowa Electrical
Examining Board, no person, firm or corporation shall engage in electrical contracting
or the installation of electrical systems within the City of Davenport without the
appropriate licensing as issued by the State of Iowa under Iowa Code Chapter 103 or
the City Of Davenport.
2. Class "B" Master Electrician and Class "B" Journeyman Electrician licenses shall not
be recognized as valid to perform work as Master Electricians or Journeyman
Electricians, respectively, within the City of Davenport.
3. Class "B" license holders would have rights and privileges equal to those of a licensed
"Unclassified" person.
4. Persons holding a Special Electrician license with a "Residential Electrician"
endorsement shall be supervised by a Class "A" Master Electrician per 2007 Iowa Acts,
Chapter 197, Section 21; or an electrical contractor licensed by the City of Davenport.
15.30.050. Mechanical licensing and regulation thereof. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Mechanical Contractor's License.
1. Upon the effective date of enforcement determined by the State of Iowa Plumbing &
Mechanical Systems Board, no person, firm or corporation shall engage in mechanical
contracting or the installation of mechanical systems within the City of Davenport
without the appropriate licensing as issued by the State of Iowa under Iowa Code 105.
15.30.060. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
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SUBCHAPTER II
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
15.30.070. Application for licenses. [Amended 11-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-465; Ord.
2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a building contractor as defined in this chapter shall
make application to the building official. The building official shall provide application
forms for this purpose. The completed forms shall include the name of the applicant and the
applicant's employer, if any, applicant's home and business addresses, employer's address
and a brief resume of his training and experience. The completed forms must be accompanied
by any affidavits and documentation required by other provisions of this chapter.
B. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (Class A, B, and C) may be required to
identify all other business enterprises where applicant currently has an equity interest, or has
had an equity interest in the last ten (10) years.
C. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (A, B, and C) may be required to provide a
statement of financial solvency.
15.30.080. Examination for license. [Ord. No. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a building contractor shall be tested by examination
with the exception of a sub-contractor license that will be working under the supervision of
a Class A or Class B license holder (per requirements in ordinance 15.30.010 and
15.30.020C). The building official may appoint a person or agency to administer the
preparation, conducting and grading of examinations. Examinations shall be of such a nature
as to uniformly test the capabilities of all applicants for each specific type of license. The
applicant shall score a passing test result of 70% in order to secure a license. All associated
fees for examination services, grading and administration shall be paid at the time of
application by the individual desiring to be tested.
15.30.090. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
15.30.100. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
15.30.110. Examination waived. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
Any building contractor having been tested elsewhere by an examination of equal standards or
who produces proper credentials showing accreditation or affidavit of training and experience may
upon review by the building official, be excused from the examination required by this chapter.
15.30.120. Issuance of license, fees and renewals. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. No license shall be issued to a firm, partnership or corporation.
B. No license shall be issued, and no contractor's license shall remain valid unless a current,
approved bond shall be on file in the office of the building official as provided in the code.
C. Licenses and renewals shall be issued by the building official. All fees shall be paid to the
City. Initial licenses shall be issued on approval by the Secretary of the licensing board or the
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building official. Renewal licenses shall be issued on presentation of a renewal application,
a receipt for renewal fee and approval by the building official that the applicant is in full
compliance with all applicable provisions of the Davenport Municipal Code and all lawful
orders of compliance and notices or citations issued by the City of Davenport.
D. All licenses shall expire on March 31st of each year. Renewals may be secured in the 30 days
preceding the expiration date. Expired licenses may be renewed at any time within the license
year upon payment of the required fee and penalty, if any. After one license year has elapsed
without license renewal, a new application must be submitted with examination fee, and the
applicant must be reexamined The term "license year" means the twelve-month period,
commencing April 1st of any year.
E. Application, license and registration fees shall be charged according to the following
schedule:
TABLE E.1
Annual Fee
Building Contractor licenses:
Commercial Building Contractor
Class "A" $300
Residential Building Contractor
Class "B" $200
Specialty Contractor or Subcontractor
Class "C" or Subcontractor $100
F. In all cases where licenses and registrations are not renewed on or before April 30th of each
year and the licensee has performed work regulated by this chapter, a penalty of one-half the
annual fee may be added to the annual fee.
15.30.130. License revocation or suspension. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
In addition to penalties otherwise provided, violations of Title 15 of the City of Davenport
Municipal Code shall authorize the building official, to order, in accordance with the provisions
of Section 15.30.140, revocation or suspension of any license issued under this chapter.
15.30.140. Revocation and suspension procedures. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
Under certain conditions or by actions of the license holder for failure to comply with the
requirements of Title 15 of the Davenport Municipal Code any contractor license issued in and
for the City of Davenport may be revoked or suspended by order of the building official. No
order of license revocation or suspension shall be lawful unless the following requirements have
been satisfied:
A. The licensee shall be served with written notice issued by the building official containing
assertions of fact or conduct which warrant the intended action and reference the provisions
of law violated and causing the revocation order and the effective date of the revocation or
suspension of
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license.
B. The licensee has the right of appeal of license revocation or suspension to the City Council.
15.30.150. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
15.30.160. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
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SUBCHAPTER III
BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIRED
15.30.170. Bond required. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Contractor Bonds. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of
contracting, of the several types as set forth in Table III-A of this subchapter, conditioned on
the faithful performance of all the provisions of the Administrative Code, shall post a bond
which is guaranteed by a surety. The term "business of contracting" as contained in this
section shall mean being engaged in the business of doing work regulated by provisions of
the technical codes and the Administrative Code. Such surety to be a company authorized to
transact business in the State of Iowa.
TABLE III-A
Type of Contracting Sum of Bond
General contracting $25,000
Mechanical contracting $5,000
Electrical contracting $5,000
Plumbing contracting $5,000
Refrigeration and/or air-conditioning contracting $5,000
Sign contracting $5,000
Excavation contracting $5,000
Moving buildings $25,000
Blasting Set by e Uniform Fire Code
Official
Demolition and wrecking $25,000
Subcontracting for Class A or Class B Permit Holder $5,000
Fire Suppression - Sprinklers $5,000
Fire Suppression - Alarms $5,000
15.30.180. Liability insurance required. [Amended 11-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-465; Ord.
2018-327; Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Contractors Insurance. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the moving or
demolition of buildings shall file with the building official a duplicate copy of a liability
insurance policy covering such operations. The licensee must obtain and have in place
liability insurance of the type and amount specified by the City risk division. The City of
Davenport shall be named in the policy as additionally insured. Said policy shall be issued
by a legally authorized surety transacting business in the State of Iowa. Required property
damage limits may be increased by the building official.
B. Sign Liability Insurance. Liability insurance is required covering all billboards, wherever
located and all signs on or over public property, and all signs over walkways, parking lots
and all road ways on private commercial property where such areas are in use by the public.
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Liability insurance shall provide for the principal sum of not less than $50,000 liability to
any one person or $300,000 liability on account of any one accident. Such policy shall be
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written in accordance with standard form now in general use. Said policy shall further carry
an endorsement protecting the City of Davenport as its interest may appear as the result of
any accident or injury for which it might become in any manner liable. Should such insurance
be terminated for any reason or owner of the sign fail to keep such insurance in force at any
time, the permit for the maintenance of any such sign shall automatically terminate and such
sign be forthwith removed by the owner or his agent.
C. Marquee and Other Projections, Liability Insurance. Every person, firm or corporation
desiring to erect or maintain a marquee shall first procure public liability insurance thereon
in a company authorized to transact business in the State of Iowa, for the principal sum of
not less than $50,000 liability to any one person or $300,000 liability on account of any one
accident. Such policy shall be written in accordance with standard form now in general use.
Said policy shall further carry an endorsement protecting the City of Davenport as its interest
may appear as the result of any accident or injury for which it might become in any manner
liable. Should such insurance be terminated for any reason or should the holder of the permit
fail to keep such insurance in force at any time, the permit for the maintenance of any such
canopy or marquee shall automatically terminate and such canopy or marquee shall be
forthwith removed by the owner or his agent. If not removed by the owner or his agent, then
the marquee may be removed by the building official and the expense thereof shall be
recovered from said owner or owner's agent.
EXCEPTION: 1. Canvas type awnings shall be exempt from this insurance requirement.
D. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (Class A, B, and C) shall maintain insurance required
by the above-listed sections, provide by an insurer rated B+ or better. shall maintain insurance
required as by the above-listed sections is rated B+ or better. The City reserves the right to
request Certified proof of insurance from the Building Contractor.
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Chapter 15.30
CONTRACTOR LICENSES — BOND — INSURANCE REQUIRED1
SUBCHAPTER I
LICENSING GENERALLY
15.30.010. Licensing generally. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in construction contracting without
having a current valid license or certificate issued in accordance with this chapter. The term
construction contracting shall mean being engaged in the performance or supervision of work
regulated by provisions of any of the technical codes as defined in Chapter 15.8 of the
Davenport Municipal Code and shall include persons contracting to perform such work in
the conduct of a business.
EXCEPTION: No license is required for the owner of an existing single family dwelling who
occupies the dwelling as his own residence. Owner occupants may perform repair or remodel
or new construction work regulated by any of the above named codes on said dwelling
together with any existing accessory buildings not used for commercial purposes only if:
1. The owner has secured a valid permit prior to commencement of the repair work;
2. The owner calls for all of the required inspections normally required as a part of
performing such work;
3. The owner has not applied for a dwelling improvement license at more than two
dwellings within a period of four years nor is engaged in the business of remodeling
dwellings other than his own dwelling.
4. The owner can demonstrate adequate knowledge and ability in the area of work for
which applied.
B. No person, firm, partnership or corporation shall engage in sign contracting without having
a current, valid license issued in accordance with this chapter. The term "sign contracting"
shall mean being engaged in the performance or supervision of work regulated by the
provisions of Section 17.12.060 of the Davenport Municipal Code, entitled "Sign Permit
Required." [Amended 12-4-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-530]
C. Restriction on Transfer. No license may be loaned, rented, assigned or transferred. No holder
of a valid license shall obtain a permit under his license and then subcontract, sell or
otherwise assign the work covered by the permit to a person or firm who does not have a
valid license.
15.30.020. Building contractor licensing and regulation thereof. [Amended 11-13-2024 by
Ord. No. 2024-465; Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Building Contractor Licensing.
1. Editor's Note: Prior Ordinances Codified Herein Include Portions Of Ordinance 81-A, 90-385, 95-423, 95-510, 97-485, 99-170,
2004-301, 2005-339 And 2008-156.
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1. No person, firm or corporation shall engage in building contracting in the City without
having a valid building contractor's license.
2. The term "building contracting" shall be defined as being engaged in the performance
or supervision of work regulated by provisions of the building code and shall include
the business of contracting such work for hire.
3. A corporation desiring to engage in building contracting shall, by affidavit of the
president or secretary of the corporation, appoint one or more of the corporate officers
to act for the corporation, to apply for, be examined, and be licensed as an individual
under the terms of this chapter. Such officer(s) or director(s) shall be actively engaged
in conducting the affairs of the corporation and shall be directly in charge of the
planning and supervision of any and all construction work done by that corporation.
Such corporation may continue in the business of building contracting only so long as it
has at least one officer or director so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or
unexpected severance from employment by the corporation of the licensee, the
corporation may continue to operate for 30 days, and within the 30 days shall
accomplish appointment, examining and licensing of another director or officer to act
as above.
4. A partnership desiring to engage in building contracting shall, by affidavit of all the
partners, appoint one or more partners to act for the partnership, to apply for, be
examined, and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such
partner(s) shall be actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the partnership and shall
be directly in charge of the planning and supervision of any and all work done by that
partnership. Such partnership may continue in the business of contracting only so long
as it has at least one active partner so licensed and engaged. In case of sudden or
unexpected severance from the partnership of the licensee, the partnership may continue
to operate for 30 days, and within the 30 days shall accomplish appointment, examining
and licensing of another partner to act as above.
5. An individual desiring to engage in building contracting shall apply for, be examined,
and be licensed as an individual under the terms of this chapter. Such person shall be
actively engaged in conducting the affairs of the business and shall be directly in charge
of the planning and supervision over any and all work done as a part of that business. If
at any time he sells his interest in the business, or ceases to be active in the business,
that business may continue no more than 30 days as a contractor, unless another
individual who obtains an interest in and is active in that business obtains an individual
license as required herein.
a. A commercial building contractor shall obtain a Class A license. A commercial
building contractor is a contractor engaged in the performance or supervision of
work regulated by the building code. Such work is not exclusively limited to work
described in this subsection or exclusively limited to a line of work contemplated
in subsection B or C hereunder and may include the moving or demolition of
buildings.
b. A residential building contractor shall obtain a Class B license. A "residential
building contractor" is a contractor limited to the construction, remodeling or
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demolition of one- or two-family residences or of auxiliary facilities including car
ports and garages intended for one-family or two-family residential uses.
c. A specialty contractor shall obtain a Class C license. A "specialty contractor" is a
contractor performing work regulated by the building code whose scope of work is
limited to a specialty but does not include construction or installation of a building
or addition thereto. Such work shall include the performance or installation of the
following items: metal awnings and canopies, decks, concrete, roofing, signs,
siding, steel erection and fabricating, swim pools, sprinkler systems, fire alarm
systems, tuck pointing, water proofing.
EXCEPTION: 1. No Building Contractor License is required for a person having
legal title and ownership for a building or structure classified as a Single-Family
Dwelling. The scope of work allowed under this exception shall be limited to
work pertaining to new construction, remodeling or renovation. Unless otherwise
provided by Iowa State Code, this exception shall not apply to work pertaining to
mechanical, electrical or plumbing installations nor shall this exception pertain to
the licensing requirements for mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractors.
Owners of other buildings not classified as a Single-Family Dwelling may perform
non-structural/cosmetic work only as determined by the Chief Building Official or
designee.
B. All Candidates for Building Contractor licensing must demonstrate 3 years of experience in
building construction or design to be eligible for the exam per Chapter 15.30 of this Code.
Work experience need not be continuous but must be full-time (40 hours per week) within
the past ten years.
Exceptions:
1. Successful completion of a three- or four-year vocational high school or other
vocational school program in the field of building construction shall be deemed as
satisfying one year of work experience.
2. Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university shall be
deemed as satisfying one year of work experience.
3. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
architecture, engineering, or technology in a related field shall be deemed as satisfying
two years of work experience.
4. Active construction-related military experience may be considered full time experience.
5. Note: Education cannot account for more than two years of experience, and union
affiliation only is not acceptable as work experience.
15.30.030. Plumbing licensing and regulation thereof. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Plumbing Contractor's License.
1. Upon the effective date of enforcement determined by the State of Iowa Plumbing &
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Mechanical Systems Board, no person, firm or corporation shall engage in plumbing
contracting or the installation of plumbing systems within the City of Davenport without
the appropriate licensing as issued by the State of Iowa under Iowa Code Chapter 105.
EXCEPTION: 1. A plumbing contractor's license shall not be required for sewer
construction work where such sewers are public sewers on public property, or, as in
the case of subdivision development work, where such sewers are intended for future
acceptance by the City as public sewers on public property. All such work is directly
under the jurisdiction of the department of public construction and engineering.
15.30.040. State of Iowa Electrical licensing and regulation thereof. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1
(part)]
A. State of Iowa Electrical Contractor License Required.
1. Upon the effective date of enforcement determined by the State of Iowa Electrical
Examining Board, no person, firm or corporation shall engage in electrical contracting
or the installation of electrical systems within the City of Davenport without the
appropriate licensing as issued by the State of Iowa under Iowa Code Chapter 103 or
the City Of Davenport.
2. Class "B" Master Electrician and Class "B" Journeyman Electrician licenses shall not
be recognized as valid to perform work as Master Electricians or Journeyman
Electricians, respectively, within the City of Davenport.
3. Class "B" license holders would have rights and privileges equal to those of a licensed
"Unclassified" person.
4. Persons holding a Special Electrician license with a "Residential Electrician"
endorsement shall be supervised by a Class "A" Master Electrician per 2007 Iowa Acts,
Chapter 197, Section 21; or an electrical contractor licensed by the City of Davenport.
15.30.050. Mechanical licensing and regulation thereof. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Mechanical Contractor's License.
1. Upon the effective date of enforcement determined by the State of Iowa Plumbing &
Mechanical Systems Board, no person, firm or corporation shall engage in mechanical
contracting or the installation of mechanical systems within the City of Davenport
without the appropriate licensing as issued by the State of Iowa under Iowa Code 105.
15.30.060. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
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SUBCHAPTER II
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
15.30.070. Application for licenses. [Amended 11-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-465; Ord.
2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a building contractor as defined in this chapter shall
make application to the building official. The building official shall provide application
forms for this purpose. The completed forms shall include the name of the applicant and the
applicant's employer, if any, applicant's home and business addresses, employer's address
and a brief resume of his training and experience. The completed forms must be accompanied
by any affidavits and documentation required by other provisions of this chapter.
B. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (Class A, B, and C) may be required to
identify all other business enterprises where applicant currently has an equity interest, or has
had an equity interest in the last ten (10) years.
C. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (A, B, and C) may be required to provide a
statement of financial solvency.
15.30.080. Examination for license. [Ord. No. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Any person who desires to be licensed as a building contractor shall be tested by
examination. The building official may appoint a person or agency to administer the
preparation, conducting and grading of examinations. Examinations shall be of such a nature
as to uniformly test the capabilities of all applicants for each specific type of license. The
applicant shall score a passing test result of 70% in order to secure a license. All associated
fees for examination services, grading and administration shall be paid at the time of
application by the individual desiring to be tested.
15.30.090. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
15.30.100. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
15.30.110. Examination waived. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
Any building contractor having been tested elsewhere by an examination of equal standards or
who produces proper credentials showing accreditation or affidavit of training and experience may
upon review by the building official, be excused from the examination required by this chapter.
15.30.120. Issuance of license, fees and renewals. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. No license shall be issued to a firm, partnership or corporation.
B. No license shall be issued, and no contractor's license shall remain valid unless a current,
approved bond shall be on file in the office of the building official as provided in the code.
C. Licenses and renewals shall be issued by the building official. All fees shall be paid to the
City. Initial licenses shall be issued on approval by the Secretary of the licensing board or the
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building official. Renewal licenses shall be issued on presentation of a renewal application,
a receipt for renewal fee and approval by the building official that the applicant is in full
compliance with all applicable provisions of the Davenport Municipal Code and all lawful
orders of compliance and notices or citations issued by the City of Davenport.
D. All licenses shall expire on March 31st of each year. Renewals may be secured in the 30 days
preceding the expiration date. Expired licenses may be renewed at any time within the license
year upon payment of the required fee and penalty, if any. After one license year has elapsed
without license renewal, a new application must be submitted with examination fee, and the
applicant must be reexamined The term "license year" means the twelve-month period,
commencing April 1st of any year.
E. Application, license and registration fees shall be charged according to the following
schedule:
TABLE E.1
Annual Fee
Building Contractor licenses:
Commercial Building Contractor
Class "A" $300
Residential Building Contractor
Class "B" $200
Specialty Contractor
Class "C" $100
F. In all cases where licenses and registrations are not renewed on or before April 30th of each
year and the licensee has performed work regulated by this chapter, a penalty of one-half the
annual fee may be added to the annual fee.
15.30.130. License revocation or suspension. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
In addition to penalties otherwise provided, violations of Title 15 of the City of Davenport
Municipal Code shall authorize the building official, to order, in accordance with the provisions
of Section 15.30.140, revocation or suspension of any license issued under this chapter.
15.30.140. Revocation and suspension procedures. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
Under certain conditions or by actions of the license holder for failure to comply with the
requirements of Title 15 of the Davenport Municipal Code any contractor license issued in and
for the City of Davenport may be revoked by order of the building official. No order of license
revocation or suspension shall be lawful unless the following requirements have been satisfied:
A. The licensee shall be served with written notice issued by the building official containing
assertions of fact or conduct which warrant the intended action and reference the provisions
of law violated and causing the revocation order and the effective date of the revocation of
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license.
B. The licensee has the right of appeal of license revocation to the City Council.
15.30.150. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
15.30.160. (Reserved) [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
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SUBCHAPTER III
BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIRED
15.30.170. Bond required. [Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Contractor Bonds. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the business of
contracting, of the several types as set forth in Table III-A of this subchapter, conditioned on
the faithful performance of all the provisions of the Administrative Code, shall post a bond
which is guaranteed by a surety. The term "business of contracting" as contained in this
section shall mean being engaged in the business of doing work regulated by provisions of
the technical codes and the Administrative Code. Such surety to be a company authorized to
transact business in the State of Iowa.
TABLE III-A
Type of Contracting Sum of Bond
General contracting $25,000
Mechanical contracting $5,000
Electrical contracting $5,000
Plumbing contracting $5,000
Refrigeration and/or air-conditioning contracting $5,000
Sign contracting $5,000
Excavation contracting $5,000
Moving buildings $25,000
Blasting See Uniform Fire Code
Demolition and wrecking $25,000
15.30.180. Liability insurance required. [Amended 11-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-465; Ord.
2018-327; Ord. 2016-554 § 1 (part)]
A. Contractors Insurance. Any person, firm or corporation desiring to engage in the moving or
demolition of buildings shall file with the building official a duplicate copy of a liability
insurance policy covering such operations. The licensee must obtain and have in place
liability insurance of the type and amount specified by the City risk division. The City of
Davenport shall be named in the policy as additionally insured. Said policy shall be issued
by a legally authorized surety transacting business in the State of Iowa. Required property
damage limits may be increased by the building official.
B. Sign Liability Insurance. Liability insurance is required covering all billboards, wherever
located and all signs on or over public property, and all signs over walkways, parking lots
and all road ways on private commercial property where such areas are in use by the public.
Liability insurance shall provide for the principal sum of not less than $50,000 liability to
any one person or $300,000 liability on account of any one accident. Such policy shall be
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written in accordance with standard form now in general use. Said policy shall further carry
an endorsement protecting the City of Davenport as its interest may appear as the result of
any accident or injury for which it might become in any manner liable. Should such insurance
be terminated for any reason or owner of the sign fail to keep such insurance in force at any
time, the permit for the maintenance of any such sign shall automatically terminate and such
sign be forthwith removed by the owner or his agent.
C. Marquee and Other Projections, Liability Insurance. Every person, firm or corporation
desiring to erect or maintain a marquee shall first procure public liability insurance thereon
in a company authorized to transact business in the State of Iowa, for the principal sum of
not less than $50,000 liability to any one person or $300,000 liability on account of any one
accident. Such policy shall be written in accordance with standard form now in general use.
Said policy shall further carry an endorsement protecting the City of Davenport as its interest
may appear as the result of any accident or injury for which it might become in any manner
liable. Should such insurance be terminated for any reason or should the holder of the permit
fail to keep such insurance in force at any time, the permit for the maintenance of any such
canopy or marquee shall automatically terminate and such canopy or marquee shall be
forthwith removed by the owner or his agent. If not removed by the owner or his agent, then
the marquee may be removed by the building official and the expense thereof shall be
recovered from said owner or owner's agent.
EXCEPTION: 1. Canvas type awnings shall be exempt from this insurance requirement.
D. All applicants for a Building Contractor license (Class A, B, and C) shall maintain insurance
required as by the above-listed sections is rated B+ or better. The City reserves the right to
request Certified proof of insurance from the Building Contractor.
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City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution accepting work completed under the Main Library Renovation | Phase II Project by
Swanson Construction Co of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of $338,688.75, CIP #23063.
[Ward 3]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The overall project consisted of several improvements to various dedicated functions of the
Library. Interior improvements included adding walls to create a dedicated Maker Space area
along with similar separation and reconfiguration of the Special Collections area to provide
environments suitable for those functions. Exterior improvements included more prominent
signage along Main Street as well as reconfiguration of the ADA ramp servicing the building,
placing the ramp at the main entrance rather than accessing the ramp near 4th Street.
This project was funded through CIP #23063 | Main Library Renovations Phase II.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION accepting work completed under the Main Library Renovation | Phase II Project by
Swanson Construction Co of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of $338,688.75, CIP #23063.
WHEREAS, the City of Davenport entered into a contract with Swanson Construction Co of Bettendorf,
Iowa, for the Main Library Renovation | Phase II Project; and
WHEREAS, work of construction the above-named project has been duly and fully completed by the
contractor in accordance with terms of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the final cost of the contract was $338,688.75.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, work
completed under the Main Library Renovation | Phase II Project by Swanson Construction Co of
Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of $338,688.75, CIP #23063, is hereby accepted.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for the East Pleasant Street (Bridge Avenue to Esplanade
Avenue) Reconstruction Project to N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of
$405,268.60, CIP #35062. [Ward 5]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
An Invitation to Bid was issued on May 19, 2026, and sent to contractors. On June 9, 2026, the
Purchasing Division opened and read six (6) bids. N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, was
determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is recommended for award.
This project includes the reconstruction of East Pleasant Street from Bridge Avenue to
Esplanade Avenue. The proposed improvements include, but are not limited to, the furnishing
of all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the reconstruction of the existing roadway;
ADA sidewalk and ramps; integrated curb replacement; resetting of all existing utility surface
features to finish grade; replacement of driveway approach aprons; topsoil; sodding; and
erosion control.
This project is funded through CIP #35062 | Neighborhood Street Repair Program.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Bid Tab
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the East Pleasant Street (Bridge Avenue to Esplanade Avenue)
Reconstruction Project to N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of $405,268.60, CIP
#35062.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for the East Pleasant Street (Bridge Avenue to Esplanade
Avenue) Reconstruction Project; and
WHEREAS, N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a contract
for the East Pleasant Street (Bridge Avenue to Esplanade Avenue) Reconstruction Project is hereby
awarded to N.J. Miller, Inc of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the amount of $405,268.60, CIP #35062.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Taxiway C Reconstruction
Project at the Davenport Municipal Airport to McClure Engineering Company of Clive, Iowa, in
the amount of $193,430, contingent upon receipt of Federal Aviation Administration grant
funding, CIP #20016. [Ward 8]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The City is preparing to reconstruct Taxiway C at the Davenport Municipal Airport, including
pavement improvements at the Taxiway A and C intersection. Taxiway C is a critical aircraft
movement area serving general aviation and commercial operations and provides access to the
airport fuel facility, aircraft storage, and maintenance hangars.
Professional construction administration and inspection services are required to oversee
construction of the project and ensure compliance with FAA requirements, approved plans and
specifications, and applicable quality standards. Services include construction observation,
materials testing coordination, documentation, pay estimate review, and project closeout. These
services will help ensure successful project delivery and protect the City's investment in airport
infrastructure.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for engineering services for the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project
at the Davenport Municipal Airport to McClure Engineering Company of Clive, Iowa, in the amount of
$193,430, contingent upon receipt of Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, CIP #20016 and
#68025.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract engineering services for the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project
at the Davenport Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City has submitted a grant application for the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project and is
expected to be awarded funding for construction and construction services; and
WHEREAS, McClure Engineering Company of Clive, Iowa, will best fit the City’s needs to provide
construction administration, observation, and close out documentation for this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a contract
for engineering services for the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project at the Davenport Municipal Airport
is hereby awarded to McClure Engineering Company of Clive, Iowa, in the amount of $193,430,
contingent upon receipt of Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, CIP #20016 and #68025.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Nicole Gleason | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for the Engine #2 top-end overhaul at the Water Pollution
Control Plant to Altorfer Inc of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of $166,621.45. [Ward 1]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
This work will overhaul one of two Caterpillar generator engines at the Water Pollution Control
Plant. The engines provide electrical power generation for normal operations and backup power
if electrical utility is disrupted, as required by the Iowa DNR permit. The engines also provide
heat for the wastewater digester process. Per Caterpillar recommendations, rebuilding of the
engine should be completed every 30,000 operating hours to prevent damage or major failure.
This is a sole source contract as Altorfer is the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Davenport.
Funding for this project is from the WPCP operating budget.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the Engine #2 top-end overhaul at the Water Pollution Control
Plant to Altorfer Inc of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of $166,621.45.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for the Engine #2 top-end overhaul at the Water Pollution
Control Plant; and
WHEREAS, this is a sole source contract as Altorfer Inc of Davenport, Iowa, is the authorized Caterpillar
dealer for Davenport.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a contract
for the Engine #2 top-end overhaul at the Water Pollution Control Plant is hereby awarded to Altorfer
Inc of Davenport, Iowa, in the amount of $166,621.45.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Utica Ridge Road & E 56th
Street Roundabout project to Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Bettendorf, Iowa in the amount of
$144,500, CIP #38029 [Ward 6]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution
Background:
This project will construct a roundabout at the intersection of Utica Ridge Road and E 56th
Street to improve traffic operations, enhance safety, and reduce vehicle emissions along this
corridor. The project is being advanced through the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program
(ICAAP), which provides federal funding for transportation projects that reduce emissions from
on-road highway sources. Under the agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation,
the City will serve as the lead local agency responsible for project delivery, including design,
right-of-way acquisition, and construction administration. Eligible construction costs will be
reimbursed at up to 80 percent, with a maximum federal participation of $1,106,812.
Shive-Hattery, Inc. has been selected to provide engineering design services for this project.
The City recently completed a Request For Qualifications process for On-Call Professional
Engineering Services. Shive-Hattery, Inc. was among several firms that submitted qualifications
and was evaluated and determined to be well-qualified to perform roundabout design services.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Agreement
RESOLUTION NO._______
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for engineering services for the Utica Ridge Road & E 56th Street
Roundabout project to Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Bettendorf, Iowa in the amount of $144,500.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for engineering services for the intersection of Utica Ridge Road &
E 56th Street Roundabout project; and
WHEREAS, Shive-Hattery, Inc. is a qualified engineering firm.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a
contract for engineering services for a roundabout at the intersection of Utica Ridge Road & E 56th Street
is hereby awarded to Shive-Hattery, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $144,500.
Passed and approved on this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________ ____________________________________
Jason Gordon, Mayor Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk
Consultant Agreement
This Agreement, made and entered into this 26th day of May, 2026, by and between
the City of Davenport, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the City and Zachary
Howell, of Shive-Hattery, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the Consultant.
Utica Ridge Road and E 56th Street Roundabout
Design of Roundabout Construction
The City is seeking a consultant to provide design services for construction of a single lane
roundabout at the intersection of Utica Ridge Road and E 56th Street.
This work will include the following: Reconstruction of the existing intersection, and
construction of a single lane roundabout with PCC pavement, subbase, and subdrain. ADA
sidewalk improvements will be provided, along with necessary storm sewer improvements and
intersection lighting upgrades. The roundabout will be designed to accommodate the future Utica
Ridge Road 3-lane roadway section from E 56th Street to Forest Grove Drive.
The work will also include right-of-way acquisitions from multiple parcels within the
intersection.
Construction funding includes Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP), which will
require the design to follow Iowa DOT federal guidelines and be bid through Iowa DOT letting
schedule.
Now Therefore, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the City does now contract
with the Consultant to provide services as set forth herein.
I. Scope of Services
Consultant agrees to perform the following services for the City, and to do so in
a timely manner and in accordance with the standard of care.
The following services will be provided: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and
Land Surveying.
These services will consist of the following tasks:
A. Project Management and Coordination
1. Project Meetings
a) Kickoff Meeting - The Consultant shall coordinate and lead a project kickoff
meeting with appropriate City of Davenport staff.
b) Progress Meetings - The consultant shall lead progress meetings as needed
during design. (Anticipating 3 meetings)
2. Bi-Weekly Progress Reporting - The Consultant shall provide progress
reporting with action items once every two weeks throughout the design
process.
B. Data Collection
1. Existing Information
a) Gather and review existing information from the City and other resources
regarding the following:
1) Previous roadway plans for the project areas, existing data, and other
resources including completion of Iowa One Call design information
request.
2. Topographic Survey
a) The Consultant shall complete a boundary survey to determine the existing
right-of-way within the project limits and add to the project base map.
b) The Consultant shall perform topographic survey of the project area by
either traditional or drone means.
c) The topographic survey boundaries shall be from right-of-way to right of
way. The limits of the survey shall be 400 feet north and south of the
intersection of Utica Ridge Road and E 56th Street, and 250 feet east of the
intersection.
3. Perform pavement coring within project limits to establish existing pavement
section to be used for quantity takeoffs. It is anticipated to perform cores at (3)
locations along the project limits.
4. Complete storm and sanitary sewer structure inspections within the project
limits.
C. Preliminary Design
1. Concept Statement
a) Concept Statement has previously been submitted by the Client (City of
Davenport) and cleared by the Iowa DOT.
2. NEPA and SHPO Approval
a) NEPA and SHPO clearance has been achieved by the Client (City of
Davenport) for the project, and no additional clearances are anticipated.
3. Preliminary Design and Plans
a) The Consultant will create and analyze roundabout layouts to establish the
preferred location within the intersection, necessary ICD (Inscribed Circle
Diameter), and entrance and exit lane configurations. One (1) concept of the
preferred layout will be provided to the City for approval.
b) The Consultant will perform a preliminary layout of the future Utica Ridge
Road 3-lane roadway section from E 56th St to Forest Grove Drive to ensure
roundabout design aligns to the planned future improvements. Topographic
survey will not be completed for this area.
c) The Consultant will perform preliminary civil and electrical engineering
design services of the preferred layout in the preparation of design plans and
specifications depicting the proposed grading, drainage, paving, lighting,
phasing, and signage. The plans for the project will be approximately 50%
complete upon completion of the Preliminary Design.
d) Deliverables:
1) Electronic Preliminary Plan Set for submittal to Eplan and TPMS,
including the following sheets:
• Title and General Information Sheets (A Sheets)
• Preliminary Typical Cross Sections (B Sheets)
• Preliminary Plan and Profile Sheets (D Sheets)
• Preliminary Right-of-Way Sheets (H Sheets)
• Preliminary Staging (J Sheets)
• Preliminary Utility Layout (M Sheets)
• Preliminary Lighting Layout Plans (P Sheets)
• Preliminary Removal Plans (R Sheets)
• Preliminary Sidewalk layout (S Sheets)
2) An Opinion of Probable Construction Cost will be completed with
Preliminary Design.
3) Submittal of preliminary plans to Iowa DOT for Roundabout Design
Review.
e) Identification of potential utility conflicts.
1) The Client (City of Davenport) will complete the Utility
Coordination. Attendance at one meeting is planned either on site or at
Public Works after preliminary plans to understand where the utilities
may have to relocate to, or to explain how the design affects the utilities.
D. Final Design
1. Survey and Mapping
a) Land Acquisition Coordination – The Client (City of Davenport) will
perform all right-of-way and easement (Temporary and Permanent)
negotiations and acquisitions required for the project area.
1) The Consultant will provide Parcel Identification Detail (PID) exhibits
denoting the areas of right-of-way or easement acquisitions.
b) Acquisition Plats and Easements
1) The Consultant will prepare acquisition plats and permanent easement
plats. We anticipate a maximum of four (4) plats and permanent
easements.
c) Temporary Construction Easements
1) The Consultant will prepare exhibits for temporary construction
easements. Exhibits may be in the form of the design plan sheets being
prepared for the construction documents or individual plats We are
anticipating two (2) temporary construction easements.
d) Right-of-Way Staking
1) The Consultant will provide right-of-way and easement staking in
coordination with the property acquisition process. It is assumed that
each shall be staked a maximum of one (1) time.
2. Check Plans
a) Based upon Iowa DOT and City approved preliminary design, the
Consultant shall subsequently proceed with final design, contract drawings,
specifications (Iowa DOT), and an opinion of probable construction cost for
the proposed improvements. Check Plans shall be considered 95% complete
upon submittal. It is assumed that no geometric revisions to the roadway
design will occur after the start of the development of Check Plans.
b) Deliverables:
1) Electronic Check Plan Set for submittal to Eplan and TPMS, including
the following sheets:
• Title and General Information Sheets (A Sheets)
• Typical Cross Sections (B Sheets)
• Estimate of Quantities, Estimate Reference Information, Tabulations,
Pollution Prevention Plan (C Sheets)
• Plan and Profile Sheets (D and E Sheets)
• Reference Ties and Bench Marks (G Sheets)
• Right-of-Way Sheets (H Sheets)
• Traffic Control and Staging Sheets (J Sheets)
• Jointing Plan (L Sheets)
• Intersection Geometrics (L Sheets)
• Public Utilities (Storm) (M Sheets)
• Pavement Marking and Signage (O Sheets)
• Lighting Layout Sheets (P Sheets)
• Removal Plan Sheets (R Sheets)
• Erosion Control Plan Sheets (RR Sheets)
• Sidewalk Plans (S Sheets)
• Driveways (U Sheets)
• Cross Section Sheets (W & X Sheets)
2) Opinion of Probable Cost
3) Special provisions for items not included within the Iowa Department of
Transportation Standard specifications, if applicable.
3. Final Plans
a) Update plan set to incorporate Iowa DOT and City comments from Check
Plan Review.
b) Deliverables:
• Electronic set of 100% Final Plans (signed) for submittal to TPMS
• Opinion of Probable Construction Cost
• Special Provisions, if required
• NPDES General Permit No. 2, Notice of Intent
• Project Development Certificate (PDC)
• Upload of Client (City of Davenport) provided final signed right-of-way
and temporary easement documents to TPMS.
E. Bidding and Construction
1. Answering questions during the letting process.
2. Pre-Construction Meeting – The Consultant shall attend a pre-construction
meeting scheduled and held by the City.
II. Time of Completion
The Consultant shall complete the following phases of the Project in accordance with
the schedule shown.
The Consultant is proposing completing design documents in accordance with the June
15, 2027 Iowa DOT Letting schedule as shown below.
• Kickoff Meeting – June 2026
• Topographic Survey – July 2026
• Preliminary Plans – 12/15/2026
• Check Plans – 2/2/2027
• Final Plans – 3/16/2027
• Letting – 6/15/2027
• Right-of-Way Acquisitions – December 2026 through March 2027
• Utility Coordination – December 2026 through June 2027
The requirement for property acquisitions may dictate the project schedule and will be
discussed with the City at the kick-off meeting.
III. Compensation for Services
Description Fee Type Fee Estimated Total
Expenses
Project Management and Coordination Fixed Fee $13,000 Included $13,000
Data Collection, Survey, & ROW Platting Fixed Fee $24,500 Included $24,500
Preliminary Design, Final Design, Bidding Fixed Fee $107,000 Included $107,000
TOTAL $144,500 Included $144,500
Fee Types:
• Fixed Fee - We will provide the Scope of Services for the fee amounts listed
above.
Expenses:
• Included - For Fixed Fee Type, expenses have been included in the Fee amount.
The terms of this proposal are valid for 30 days from the date of this proposal.
IV. Additional Services
The following are additional services you may require for your project. We can provide
these services, but they are not part of this proposal at this time.
A. Landscaping Design
1. Landscaping design of the center island or splitter islands.
B. Signage
1. Design of monument signage.
2. Design of additional wayfinding signage beyond what is required for
roundabout design.
C. Survey
1. Additional acquisition plats beyond what is listed in the scope of services.
V. General Terms <Changes to this section require review by Legal Department>
A. The Consultant shall not commit any of the following employment practices and
agrees to prohibit the following practices in any subcontracts.
1. To discharge or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, gender identity, or
sexual orientation. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions,
or privileges of employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, age, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
B. Should the City terminate this Agreement, the Consultant shall be paid for all work
and/or services performed up to the time of termination. However, such sums shall
not be greater than the "not-to-exceed" amount listed in Section III. The City may
terminate this Agreement upon seven (7) calendar days' written notice to the
Consultant.
C. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties
hereto, provided that no assignment shall be without the written consent of all
Parties to said Agreement.
D. It is understood and agreed that the retention of the Consultant by the City for the
purpose of the Project shall be as an independent contractor and shall be exclusive,
but the Consultant shall have the right to employ such assistance as may be required
for the performance of the Project.
E. It is agreed by the City that all records and files pertaining to information needed
by the Consultant for the project shall be available by said City upon reasonable
request to the Consultant. The City agrees to furnish all reasonable assistance in the
use of these records and files.
F. It is further agreed that no Party to this Agreement shall perform contrary to any
applicable state, federal, or local law or any of the ordinances of the City of
Davenport, Iowa.
G. At the request of the City, the Consultant shall attend meetings of the City Council
relative to the work and/or services set forth in this Agreement. Any requests made
by the City shall be given with reasonable notice to the Consultant to assure
attendance.
H. The Consultant agrees to furnish, upon termination of this Agreement and upon
demand by the City, copies of all basic notes and sketches, charts, computations,
and any other data prepared or obtained by the Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement without cost, and without restrictions or limitation as to the use relative
to specific projects covered under this Agreement. In such event, the Consultant
shall not be liable for the City's use of such documents on other projects.
I. The Consultant agrees to furnish all reports, specifications, and drawings, with the
seal of a professional engineer affixed thereto or such seal as required by Iowa law.
J. Original contract drawings shall become the property of the City. The Consultant
shall be allowed to keep reproducible copies for the Consultant's own filing use.
K. Should any section of this Agreement be found invalid, it is agreed that the
remaining portion shall be deemed severable from the invalid portion and continue
in full force and effect.
L. The City agrees to tender the Consultant all fees within 60-days of receipt of an
invoice, excepting, however, that failure of the Consultant to satisfactorily perform
in accordance with this Agreement shall constitute grounds for the City to withhold
payment, upon notification to Consultant, of the amount sufficient to properly
complete the Project in accordance with this Agreement.
M. Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project
will be paid by the City.
N. Upon signing this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges that Section 362.5 of the
Iowa Code prohibits a City officer or employee from having an interest in a contract
with the City, and certifies that no employee or officer of the City, which includes
members of the City Council and City boards and commissions, has an interest,
either direct or indirect, in this Agreement, that does not fall within the exceptions
to said statutory provision enumerated in Section 362.5.
O. Indemnification.
1. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, and
hold harmless the City against any and all claims, demands, suits, loss,
expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, and for damages which may
be asserted, claimed or recovered against or from the City by reason of
personal injury, including bodily injury or death, and property damages,
including loss of use thereof, caused by Consultant's negligent acts, errors or
omissions in performing the work and/or services provided by Consultant to
the City pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
2. Consultant assumes responsibility for damages or injuries which may result to
any person or property to the extent caused by or resulting from the
Consultant's negligent acts, errors or omissions in connection with the work
and/or services provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this
Agreement, and agrees to pay the City for all damages caused to the City's
premises to the extent caused by or resulting from the negligent acts, errors or
omissions of Consultant.
3. The Consultant’s obligation to indemnify the City shall not include the
obligation to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City against liability,
claims, damages, losses, or expenses, including attorney fees, to the extent
caused by or resulting from the negligent act, error, or omission of the City.
4. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "Consultant" means and includes
the Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, sub-consultants, and others
for whom Consultant is legally liable, and the term “City” means and
includes the City of Davenport, Iowa its Mayor, City Council members
and, employees, contractors, or other authorized agents.
P. Insurance
1. The Consultant agrees at all times material to this Agreement to have and
maintain professional liability insurance covering the Consultant’s liability
for the Consultant’s negligent acts, errors and omissions in the sum of
$1,000,000 Per Claim, $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate, or a $1,000,000
Combined Single Limit. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable state
law, a Waiver of Subrogation Clause (endorsement) shall be added.
2. Consultant agrees to provide the City a certificate of insurance evidencing
that all coverages, limits and endorsements required herein are maintained
and in full force and effect, and certificates of Insurance shall provide a
minimum thirty (30) day endeavor to notify, when available by Consultant’s
insurer. Certificate Holder shall be City of Davenport, 226 W. 4th St.,
Davenport, IA 52801 and be added as additional insured on a primary basis.
3. If the Consultant receives a non-renewal or cancellation notice from an
insurance carrier affording coverage required herein, or receives notice that
coverage no longer complies with the insurance requirements herein,
Consultant agrees to notify the City within five (5) business days with a
copy of the non-renewal or cancellation notice.
Q. Standard of Care.
1. The Consultant shall perform services for, and furnish deliverables to, the
City pertaining to the Project as set forth in this Agreement. The
Consultant shall possess a degree of learning, care and skill ordinarily
possessed by reputable professionals, practicing in this area under similar
circumstances The Consultant shall use reasonable diligence and
professional judgment in the exercise of skill and application of learning.
2. All provisions of this Agreement shall be reconciled in accordance with
the generally accepted standards of the Engineering, Architecture or
Surveying Profession, as applicable.
3. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall exist without regard to,
and shall not be construed to be waived by, the availability or
unavailability of any insurance, either of City or Consultant.
4. All work and/or services done as part of this Agreement is subject to
current Federal, State, or Local Laws, Regulations and/or Codes and
shall comply with such applicable Laws, Regulations and/or Codes.
5. All design and survey work and/or services under this Agreement shall
be performed under the direction and control of an engineer, surveyor,
or architect licensed in Iowa. Engineering, architectural, and land
surveying documents, including plans, specifications, and reports, shall
be sealed by an engineer, surveyor, or architect licensed in Iowa.
6. Consultant shall design all Project elements to comply with all
applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, standards and
building codes, including but not limited to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended.
R. Consultant agrees it will not use the City name, logos, trademarks or any intellectual
property of the City in any manner, including commercial advertising, portfolio or
other business reference, without the express prior written consent of the City.
S. There are no other considerations or monies contingent upon or resulting from the
execution of this Agreement, it is the entire Agreement, and no other monies or
considerations have been solicited.
T. This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Iowa. Any legal proceeding instituted with respect to this Agreement
shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Scott County, Iowa. The
parties hereto hereby submit to personal jurisdiction therein and irrevocably waive
any objection as to venue therein, including any argument that such proceeding has
been brought in an inconvenient forum.
For the City For the Consultant
By: By:______________________________
Title: Project Manager
Title: ___________________________
Date: 5/26/2026
Date: ____________________________
Attest:
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Veterans Memorial Parkway &
Eastern Avenue Roundabout project to Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $143,868, CIP #38027 [Ward 8]
Recommendation:
Adopt the resolution.
Background:
This project will construct a roundabout at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and
Eastern Avenue to improve traffic operations, enhance safety, and reduce vehicle emissions
along this corridor. The project is being advanced through the Carbon Reduction Program
(CRP), which provides federal funding for transportation projects that reduce carbon emissions
from on-road highway sources. Under the agreement with the Iowa Department of
Transportation, the City will serve as the lead local agency responsible for project delivery,
including design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction administration. Eligible construction
costs will be reimbursed at up to 80 percent, with a maximum federal participation of
$1,544.000.
Anderson-Bogert has been selected to provide engineering design services for this project. The
City recently completed a Request For Qualifications process for On-Call Professional
Engineering Services. Anderson-Bogert was among several firms that submitted qualifications
and was evaluated and determined to be well-qualified to perform roundabout design services.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Consultant Agreement
RESOLUTION NO._______
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for engineering services for the Veterans Memorial Parkway &
Eastern Avenue Roundabout project to Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in
the amount of $143,868.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for engineering services for the intersection of Veterans Memorial
Parkway and Eastern Avenue project; and
WHEREAS, Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors is a qualified engineering firm.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a
contract for engineering services for a roundabout at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway and
Eastern Avenue is hereby awarded to Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors for an amount not to
exceed $143,868.
Passed and approved on this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_____________________________ ____________________________________
Jason Gordon, Mayor Brian Krup, Deputy City Clerk
Consultant Agreement
Veterans Memorial Parkway and Eastern Avenue Roundabout Design Services
This Agreement, made and entered into this __________ day of __________________, 2026,
by and between the City of Davenport, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the City and
Anderson-Bogert Engineers & Surveyors, Inc of Cedar Rapids, hereinafter referred to as the Consultant.
The City is seeking a consultant to provide design services for improvements to the intersection of Veterans
Memorial Parkway and Eastern Avenue. The proposed concept is to:
• Install a dual lane roundabout at this intersection. The size and features shall be similar to the roundabout at
Veterans Memorial Parkway and Jersey Ridge Rd. A concept and concept statement have been prepared by
the City.
• Include urban curbed cross sections on both legs of Veterans Memorial Parkway and the southerly leg of
Eastern Avenue. The north leg of Eastern Avenue is currently a gravel road. An asphalt approach will be
designed and installed here to connect to the gravel road.
• Include storm sewer and drainage improvements as needed.
• Include street lighting on the approaches.
• Include ADA sidewalk crossings on all 4 legs.
Now Therefore, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto that the City does now contract with the
Consultant to provide services as set forth herein.
I. Scope of Services
Consultant agrees to perform the following services for the City, and to do so in a timely manner and in
accordance with the standard of care.
Task 1. Project Management
a) Hold an in-person project kickoff meeting with City representatives to review project
scope, schedule, and action items.
b) Prepare and submit monthly updates via email.
c) Hold virtual or phone meetings with City after plan submittals to discuss City comments
and progress.
d) Conduct a field exam with City staff as needed to review plans with the existing
conditions. For budget purposes, it is assumed two members of the Consultant’s staff will
attend.
e) Monitor scope and coordinate Consultant internal team to optimize efficiency.
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Task 2. Base Mapping (Research, Data Collection, and Topographic/Boundary/Utility Surveys)
a) Obtain GIS property information, topography, and aerial imagery from Scott County
online database.
b) Conduct a full topographic survey. This includes field surveying all visible features (back
of curb, gutter line, pavement edges and joints, sidewalks, utility accesses, overhead
utility poles, water valve boxes, etc.), underground public facilities (watermain, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, fiber), and marked private utilities. Survey data will be imported
into AutoCAD Civil3D for the development of the base map and existing surface.
c) Determine the location of existing Right-of-Way (ROW), parcel/lot lines, and identify
property owners adjacent to the project. This task consists of researching record
documents at the City and County and locating existing monumentation (including, but
not limited to, property pins, government corners, and other monuments) along the
corridor. All found monuments shall be shown on the H sheets in the contract drawings.
d) Submit Iowa One-Call map requests and pair the utility maps with the above-ground
utility features from the topographic survey to approximate the locations to incorporate
into the base map. We assume that we can similarly use City-provided data or mapping
to approximate the location of sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
e) Provide utility conflict information to City staff for their use in coordinating with private
utility companies, as needed, for required utility relocations.
f) Obtain storm/sanitary structure inspection reports from the City. Review the inspection
reports to determine appropriate structure modifications (e.g. minor adjustment, major
adjustment, or replacement).
g) Obtain storm/sanitary pipe televising from the City. Review the videos/reports to
determine if any pipe repairs are necessary.
h) Review all other information and design standards as noted on the concept statement
prepared by the City. This includes traffic counts, environmental impacts, etc.
Task 3. Acquisition Documents
a) Prepare temporary construction easement exhibit(s) only if requested by the City.
Typically, the H sheets alone will be sufficient for the City to obtain a “Permit for
Construction” from private property owners. If any formal temporary construction
easements are requested by the City, the exhibit(s) will include the following: legal
description, dimensions, and total easement area in square feet, on an 8.5x14 sheet at an
appropriate scale to show necessary details. For budgeting purposes, one (1) temporary
construction easement exhibit is included in the fee estimate.
b) Prepare permanent right-of-way acquisition plats (4 total) for each corner of the
intersection as shown on the concept plan.
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Task 4. Plan Design Development
a) Prepare a set of Construction Plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Veterans
Memorial Parkway and Eastern Avenue, as previously described on Page 1. The plans
shall be in accordance with the Iowa DOT / SUDAS Design Manuals, Iowa DOT /
SUDAS Standard Specifications, and the current City of Davenport Supplements.
b) Include sidewalks, trails, ramps, and crossings in compliance with ADA Guidelines. The
sidewalk sheets will be “Site Design” style showing elevations, slopes, and distances,
with minimum and maximum slopes for ramps and landings/turning spaces noted on each
sheet. Sidewalk/trail profiles will be provided if needed.
c) Include a drainage analysis and storm sewer plan and profile sheets. Due to the alignment
changes with the roundabout, it is assumed that all existing storm sewer within the
project limits will be replaced.
d) Include a lighting plan for the proposed intersection. It is assumed that the existing
lighting plan at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Jersey Ridge Road will be replicated.
e) Include coordination with the Iowa DOT’s on-call roundabout review consultant. The
roundabout review will occur prior to preparation of preliminary plans, and will include
2-D geometric design, fastest path analysis, and design vehicle swept path analysis.
f) Prepare plans necessary to construct the project as shown in the provided concept
statement. Consultant will submit plans to the City for review via EPlan at the
preliminary, check, and final stages. Since this project includes a bid letting through the
Iowa DOT, the plans will also be submitted for review by the Iowa DOT via TPMS (refer
to Task 4 “Deliverables” for addition information). Within the prepared plan set, sheets
will be included to detail potential utility conflict locations. The plan sheets shall
generally follow Iowa DOT lettering convention. The following are anticipated to be
applicable to this project:
(A) Cover Sheet, Legend, Design Information, General Notes, and Overall Plan
(B) Typical Cross Sections and Pavement Details
(C) Estimated Quantities, Estimate References, and Tabulations
(D) Veterans Memorial Parkway Plan and Profile
(E) Eastern Avenue Plan and Profile
(F) Detour Plan and Profile (median crossovers, and temporary driveway to the north)
(G) Survey Control and Alignment Geometrics
(H) Right of Way and Easement Information
(J) Traffic Control and Construction Sequencing (Includes maintaining at least one
lane of traffic in each direction on Veterans Memorial Parkway throughout
construction. Eastern Avenue can be closed to thru traffic, but access must be
maintained to the property north of the intersection)
(K) Roundabout Plan and Profile
(L) Pavement Jointing Plan
(M) Storm Sewer Plan and Profile
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(N) Traffic Signal Removal Plan
(O) Pavement Marking and Signage Plan
(P) Lighting Plan
(R) Removal Plan
(RR) Erosion Control Plan and SWPPP
(S) Sidewalk Sheets (sidewalk ramp staking details, and sidewalk plan/profile where
it varies from the typical section, if applicable)
(U) Special Detail Sheets (if applicable)
(W) Veterans Memorial Parkway Cross Sections
(X) Eastern Avenue Cross Sections
Task 5. Deliverables
a) IDOT roundabout review materials (2-D design, fastest paths, swept paths).
b) Project plans (.pdf format) with an estimate of construction costs for review by City at
preliminary, check, and final plan milestones submitted through the City’s EPlan system.
The plans shall also be submitted for review by IDOT through the IDOT’s TPMS system.
Since the Iowa DOT defines check plans as being 100% complete, the IDOT check plan
submittal will not occur until after the City final plan submittal. The following
sequencing of plan submittals is anticipated:
1 City Preliminary Plans
2 IDOT Preliminary Plans
3 City Check Plans
4 City Final Plans
5 IDOT Check Plans
6 IDOT Final Plans
c) Special provisions (.docx editable format) for review at check and final plan milestones.
d) In addition to the bid documents, include an engineer’s estimate of construction costs and
recommended number of working days.
e) Enter bid items, quantities, and cost estimate into the IDOT’s TPMS system at the check
plan and final plan milestones.
f) Project Development Certification (PDC).
g) CAD files that can be used by the contractor (as a supplement to the plans) to construct
the project.
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Task 6. Bid Phase & Construction Services
a) The bid letting shall be administered by the Iowa DOT. The Consultant will assist the
City and the Iowa DOT during the bid period in answering questions regarding the design
intent. The Consultant will address questions from bidders and prepare addendum for
distribution by the Consultant. For budgeting purposes, up to two (2) addenda are
included.
b) Review of shop drawings for design verification with proposed improvements and to
ensure compliance with Iowa DOT / SUDAS standards. It is assumed that City staff will
review the majority of the shop drawings and material certifications. The Consultant will
be available to review shop drawings as needed.
c) The Consultant will be available to discuss the project design with the City’s project
manager and the Contractor during the construction phase, at the City’s request. For
budgeting purposes, up to two (2) Request for Information (RFIs) are included.
• It is understood the City will provide on-going construction observation and
administration services during the construction period and will inquire with the
Consultant on an as-needed basis. Inquiries concerning items outside this scope
(i.e. unforeseen underground conditions/facilities, constructability, etc.) could
invoke a contract amendment for Consultant services.
Client Responsibilities:
• Provide access to the project site.
• Provide access to the City’s public utility mapping software and EPlan system.
• Perform right-of-way and easement negotiations and acquisitions.
• Provide sewer structure inspection reports and sewer pipe televising if applicable.
• Private utility coordination.
Scope of Services does not include:
• Public involvement meetings, public notices, open house(s)/public meetings, or one-on-one
meetings with businesses or property owners.
• Potholing of existing private utilities.
• Permitting.
• Inspection or construction administration services.
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II. Time of Completion
The Consultant shall complete the following phases of the Project in accordance with the schedule shown.
Task Complete By
Design Contract Approval and Kickoff Meeting June 2026
Survey and Base Mapping July 2026
IDOT Review of Roundabout Geometry July 2026
NEPA Clearance * July 2026
Preliminary Plans – City Submittal August 2026
Preliminary Plans – IDOT Submittal September 2026
Acquisition Plats and Easement Exhibits September 2026
Check Plans – City Submittal October 2026
Final Plans – City Submittal November 2026
Check Plans – IDOT Submittal December 2026
Right-of-Way and Easements Acquired ** January 2027
Final Plans – IDOT Submittal January 2027
Bid Letting (Iowa DOT) April 2027
Construction 2027
*NEPA clearance by others. The above schedule assumes a 4-month NEPA process after concept
statement clearance, which occurred in April 2026.
**Right-of-Way and Easement acquisitions by others. The above schedule assumes a 4-month
acquisition process, beginning after IDOT Preliminary Plan Submittal and finishing before IDOT Final
Plan Submittal (Project Development Certification).
III. Compensation for Services
Project Management $ 8,405.00
Base Mapping $ 16,260.00
Acquisition Documents $ 5,123.00
Plan Design Development $ 90,138.00
Deliverables $ 20,360.00
Bid Phase & Construction Services $ 3,582.00
Total Estimated Fee (Hourly Not-to-Exceed) $ 143,868.00
Detailed hourly estimates for each task are available in the attached Resource Allocation
Estimate (Exhibit A).
Additional services shall be negotiated or performed on hourly rates based on attached rate
schedule (Exhibit B) effective July 1, 2026, or as amended annually.
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IV. General Terms
A. The Consultant shall not commit any of the following employment practices and agrees to
prohibit the following practices in any subcontracts.
1. To discharge or refuse to hire any individual because of their race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, age, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation
2. To discriminate against any individual in terms, conditions, or privileges of
employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age,
marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
B. Should the City terminate this Agreement, the Consultant shall be paid for all work and/or
services performed up to the time of termination. However, such sums shall not be greater than
the "not-to-exceed" amount listed in Section III. The City may terminate this Agreement upon
seven (7) calendar days' written notice to the Consultant.
C. This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto, provided
that no assignment shall be without the written consent of all Parties to said Agreement.
D. It is understood and agreed that the retention of the Consultant by the City for the purpose of
the Project shall be as an independent contractor and shall be exclusive, but the Consultant
shall have the right to employ such assistance as may be required for the performance of the
Project.
E. It is agreed by the City that all records and files pertaining to information needed by the
Consultant for the project shall be available by said City upon reasonable request to the
Consultant. The City agrees to furnish all reasonable assistance in the use of these records and
files.
F. It is further agreed that no Party to this Agreement shall perform contrary to any applicable
state, federal, or local law or any of the ordinances of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
G. At the request of the City, the Consultant shall attend meetings of the City Council relative to
the work and/or services set forth in this Agreement. Any requests made by the City shall be
given with reasonable notice to the Consultant to assure attendance.
H. The Consultant agrees to furnish, upon termination of this Agreement and upon demand by the
City, copies of all basic notes and sketches, charts, computations, and any other data prepared
or obtained by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement without cost, and without restrictions
or limitation as to the use relative to specific projects covered under this Agreement. In such
event, the Consultant shall not be liable for the City's use of such documents on other projects.
I. The Consultant agrees to furnish all reports, specifications, and drawings, with the seal of a
professional engineer affixed thereto or such seal as required by Iowa law.
J. Original contract drawings shall become the property of the City. The Consultant shall be
allowed to keep reproducible copies for the Consultant's own filing use.
K. Should any section of this Agreement be found invalid, it is agreed that the remaining portion
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shall be deemed severable from the invalid portion and continue in full force and effect.
L. The City agrees to tender the Consultant all fees within 60-days of receipt of an invoice,
excepting, however, that failure of the Consultant to satisfactorily perform in accordance with
this Agreement shall constitute grounds for the City to withhold payment, upon notification to
consultant, of the amount sufficient to properly complete the Project in accordance with this
Agreement.
M. Fees paid for securing approval of authorities having jurisdiction over the Project will be paid
by the City.
N. Upon signing this Agreement, Consultant acknowledges that Section 362.5 of the Iowa Code
prohibits a City officer or employee from having an interest in a contract with the City, and
certifies that no employee or officer of the City, which includes members of the City Council
and City boards and commissions, has an interest, either direct or indirect, in this Agreement,
that does not fall within the exceptions to said statutory provision enumerated in Section 362.5.
O. Indemnification.
1. To the full extent permitted by law, Consultant agrees to indemnify, and hold
harmless the City against any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, expenses,
including reasonable attorney’s fees, and for damages which may be asserted,
claimed or recovered against or from the City by reason of personal injury,
including bodily injury or death, and property damages, including loss of use
thereof, caused by Consultant's negligent acts, errors or omissions in performing the
work and/or services provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to the provisions
of this Agreement.
2. Consultant assumes responsibility for damages or injuries which may result to any
person or property to the extent caused by or resulting from the Consultant's
negligent acts, errors or omissions in connection with the work and/or services
provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement, and agrees to pay the
City for all damages caused to the City's premises to the extent caused by or resulting
from the negligent acts, errors or omissions of Consultant.
3. The Consultant’s obligation to indemnify the City shall not include the obligation
to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the City against liability, claims, damages,
losses, or expenses, including attorney fees, to the extent caused by or resulting
from the negligent act, error, or omission of the City.
4. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "Consultant" means and includes the
Consultant, its officers, agents, employees, sub-consultants, and others for whom
Consultant is legally liable, and the term “City” means and includes the City of
Davenport, Iowa its Mayor, City Council members and, employees, contractors, or
other authorized agents.
P. Insurance
1. The Consultant agrees at all times material to this Agreement to have and maintain
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professional liability insurance covering the Consultant’s liability for the
Consultant’s negligent acts, errors and omissions in the sum of $1,000,000 Per
Claim, $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate, or a $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit. To
the fullest extent permitted by applicable state law, a Waiver of Subrogation Clause
(endorsement) shall be added.
2. Consultant agrees to provide the City a certificate of insurance evidencing that all
coverages, limits and endorsements required herein are maintained and in full force
and effect, and certificates of Insurance shall provide a minimum thirty (30) day
endeavor to notify, when available by Consultant’s insurer. Certificate Holder shall
be City of Davenport, 226 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA 52801 and be added as
additional insured on a primary basis.
3. If the Consultant receives a non-renewal or cancellation notice from an insurance
carrier affording coverage required herein, or receives notice that coverage no
longer complies with the insurance requirements herein, Consultant agrees to notify
the City within five (5) business days with a copy of the non-renewal or
cancellation notice.
Q. Standard of Care.
1. The Consultant shall perform services for, and furnish deliverables to, the City
pertaining to the Project as set forth in this Agreement. The Consultant shall possess a
degree of learning, care and skill ordinarily possessed by reputable professionals,
practicing in this area under similar circumstances The Consultant shall use
reasonable diligence and professional judgment in the exercise of skill and application
of learning.
2. All provisions of this Agreement shall be reconciled in accordance with the
generally accepted standards of the Engineering, Architecture or Surveying
Profession, as applicable.
3. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall exist without regard to, and shall
not be construed to be waived by, the availability or unavailability of any
insurance, either of City or Consultant.
4. All work and/or services done as part of this Agreement is subject to current
Federal, State, or Local Laws, Regulations and/or Codes and shall comply with
such applicable Laws, Regulations and/or Codes.
5. All design and survey work and/or services under this Agreement shall be
performed under the direction and control of an engineer, surveyor, or architect
licensed in Iowa. Engineering, architectural, and land surveying documents,
including plans, specifications, and reports, shall be sealed by an engineer,
surveyor, or architect licensed in Iowa.
6. Consultant shall design all Project elements to comply with all applicable Federal,
State and local laws, regulations, standards and building codes, including but not
limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended.
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R. Consultant agrees it will not use the City name, logos, trademarks or any intellectual property
of the City in any manner, including commercial advertising, portfolio or other business
reference, without the express prior written consent of the City.
S. There are no other considerations or monies contingent upon or resulting from the execution
of this Agreement, it is the entire Agreement, and no other monies or considerations have been
solicited.
T. This Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of
Iowa. Any legal proceeding instituted with respect to this Agreement shall be brought in a court
of competent jurisdiction in Scott County, Iowa. The parties hereto hereby submit to personal
jurisdiction therein and irrevocably waive any objection as to venue therein, including any
argument that such proceeding has been brought in an inconvenient forum.
For the City For the Consultant
By: By: ________________________________
Title: Title: Vice President of Operations
Date: Date: 6/1/26
Attest:
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Exhibit A
Veterans Memorial Parkway and Eastern Avenue Roundabout Design Services
Resource Allocation Estimate
Anderson-Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc.
6/1/2026
TASK HOURLY BREAKDOWN
TASK SUB/SERVICE ENGINEER ENGINEER VI ENGINEER IV ONE MAN
SURVEYOR V SURVEYOR III
TOTALS EXPENSE VII FIELD CREW
Bryan Mitch Megan Rodney Ben Ben
Cost/hour → $258.00 $233.00 $184.00 $209.00 $160.00 $210.00
TASK 1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
a. Project Kickoff Meeting 4 5
b. Monthly Email Updates 8
c. Project Review Meetings 3 3
d. Field Exam 4
e. Monitor Scope and Internal Team 3 5
TASK TOTAL (HOURS) 10 25 0 0 0 0
TASK TOTAL (DOLLARS) $8,405.00 $0.00 $2,580.00 $5,825.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TASK 2 BASE MAPPING
a. Obtain GIS Data from Scott County 2
b. Topographic / Utility survey 2 24 24
c. Right-ofWay / Boundary Survey 8 4 8
d. Iowa One-Call Utility Mapping requests 2
e. Utility Coordination - Provide conflict info to the City 5
f. Review storm/sanitary stucture inspection reports from City 1
g. Review storm/sanitary pipe televising from City 1
h. Review additional info (traffic counts, enviromental impacts) from City 3
TASK TOTAL (HOURS) 0 10 0 10 32 32
TASK TOTAL (DOLLARS) $16,260.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,330.00 $0.00 $2,090.00 $5,120.00 $6,720.00
TASK 3 ACQUISITION DOCUMENTS
a. Temporary Construction Easement Exhibits (1) 1 3
b. Permanent Easements / Acquisition Plats (4) 6 12 6
TASK TOTAL (HOURS) 0 0 0 7 15 6
TASK TOTAL (DOLLARS) $5,123.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,463.00 $2,400.00 $1,260.00
TASK 4 PLAN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary Plans
Alignments and Stationing 4
Linework and Hatching 32
Profile, Corridor, and Surface Modeling 32
A Sheets - Title Sheet, Legend, Design Info, & Overall Plan 8
B Sheets - Typical Cross Sections & Pavement Details 8
C Sheets - Quantities, Estimate References, and Tabluations 8
D Sheets - Veterans Memorial Parkway Plan and Profile Sheets 8
E Sheets - Eastern Avenue Plan and Profile Sheets 8
F Sheets - Detour Plan and Profile
G Sheets - Survey Control and Alignment Geometrics 8 2
H Sheets - Right of Way Sheets 8 2
J Sheets - Traffic Control and Staging Sheets 8
K Sheets - Roundabout Plan and Profile
L Sheets - Pavement Jointing Plan
M Sheets - Storm Sewer Plan and Profile
N Sheets - Traffic Signal Removal Plan / Temporary Traffic Signals
O Sheets - Pavement Marking and Signage Plan
P Sheets - Lighting Plan
RR Sheets - Erosion Control Plan and SWPPP
R Sheets - Removal Plan 8
S Sheets - Sidewalk Sheets
U Sheets - Special Detail Sheets
W Sheets - Veterans Memorial Parkway Cross Sections
X Sheets - Eastern Avenue Cross Sections
Preliminary QA/QC 8
Check Plans
Linework and Hatching (update) 16
Profile, Corridor, and Surface Modeling (update) 16
A Sheets - Title Sheet, Legend, Design Info, & Overall Plan (update) 2
B Sheets - Typical Cross Sections & Pavement Details (update) 2
C Sheets - Quantities, Estimate References, and Tabluations (update) 8 16
D Sheets - Veterans Memorial Parkway Plan and Profile Sheets (update) 2
E Sheets - Eastern Avenue Plan and Profile Sheets (update) 2
F Sheets - Detour Plan and Profile 8
G Sheets - Survey Control and Alignment Geometrics (update) 2 1
H Sheets - Right of Way Sheets (update) 2 1
J Sheets - Traffic Control and Staging Sheets (update) 16
K Sheets - Roundabout Plan and Profile 16
L Sheets - Pavement Jointing Plan 8
M Sheets - Storm Sewer Plan and Profile 16
N Sheets - Traffic Signal Removal Plan / Temporary Traffic Signals 4
O Sheets - Pavement Marking and Signage Plan 16
P Sheets - Lighting Plan 8
RR Sheets - Erosion Control Plan and SWPPP 8
R Sheets - Removal Plan (update) 4
S Sheets - Sidewalk Sheets 24
U Sheets - Special Detail Sheets 4
W Sheets - Veterans Memorial Parkway Cross Sections 8
Exhibit A
Veterans Memorial Parkway and Eastern Avenue Roundabout Design Services
Resource Allocation Estimate
Anderson-Bogert Engineers and Surveyors, Inc.
6/1/2026
TASK HOURLY BREAKDOWN
TASK SUB/SERVICE ENGINEER ENGINEER VI ENGINEER IV ONE MAN
SURVEYOR V SURVEYOR III
TOTALS EXPENSE VII FIELD CREW
Bryan Mitch Megan Rodney Ben Ben
Cost/hour → $258.00 $233.00 $184.00 $209.00 $160.00 $210.00
X Sheets - Eastern Avenue Cross Sections 8
Check QA/QC 8
Final Plans
A Sheets - Title Sheet, Legend, Design Info, & Overall Plan (update) 1
B Sheets - Typical Cross Sections & Pavement Details (update) 1
C Sheets - Quantities, Estimate References, and Tabluations (update) 4 8
D Sheets - Veterans Memorial Parkway Plan and Profile Sheets (update) 1
E Sheets - Eastern Avenue Plan and Profile Sheets (update) 1
F Sheets - Detour Plan and Profile (update) 2
G Sheets - Survey Control and Alignment Geometrics (update) 1 1
H Sheets - Right of Way Sheets (update) 1 1
J Sheets - Traffic Control and Staging Sheets (update) 4
K Sheets - Roundabout Plan and Profile (update) 2
L Sheets - Pavement Jointing Plan (update) 2
M Sheets - Storm Sewer Plan and Profile (update) 2
N Sheets - Traffic Signal Removal Plan / Temporary Traffic Signals (update) 2
O Sheets - Pavement Marking and Signage Plan (update) 2
P Sheets - Lighting Plan (update) 1
RR Sheets - Erosion Control Plan and SWPPP (update) 1
R Sheets - Removal Plan (update) 2
S Sheets - Sidewalk Sheets (update) 4
U Sheets - Special Detail Sheets (update) 2
W Sheets - Veterans Memorial Parkway Cross Sections (update) 2
X Sheets - Eastern Avenue Cross Sections (update) 2
Final QA/QC 8
TASK TOTAL (HOURS) 24 170 234 0 8 0
TASK TOTAL (DOLLARS) $90,138.00 $0.00 $6,192.00 $39,610.00 $43,056.00 $0.00 $1,280.00 $0.00
TASK 5 DELIVERABLES
a. Roundabout Review Materials
2-D Geometric Design Details 2 8
Fastest Path Analysis 4 16
Design Vehicle Swept Path Analysis 2 8
b. Project Plan Submittal
Preliminary to City 4
Preliminary to IDOT 4
Check to City 4
Final to City 4
Check to IDOT 4
Final to IDOT 4
c. Special Provision Submittal
Check 1 4
Final 1
Bid (IDOT Check and Final) 1
d. Cost Opinion
Preliminary 2
Check 1 4
Final 2
Bid (IDOT Check and Final) 2
e. Enter bid items, quantities, and cost estimate into TPMS. Working Days estimate. 2 8
f. Project Development Certification 2
g. CAD Files 2
TASK TOTAL (HOURS) 2 52 42 0 0 0
TASK TOTAL (DOLLARS) $20,360.00 $0.00 $516.00 $12,116.00 $7,728.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TASK 6 BID PHASE & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
a. Addenda (2) 1 4 2
b. Review of Shop Drawings 2
c. RFI's (2) 1 4 2
TASK TOTAL (HOURS) 2 10 4 0 0 0
TASK TOTAL (DOLLARS) $3,582.00 $0.00 $516.00 $2,330.00 $736.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
PROJECT TOTAL (DOLLARS) $143,868.00
Exhibit B
RATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Effective July 1, 2026
Engineer I............................................................................................................................................ $120
Engineer II ........................................................................................................................................... $140
Engineer III ......................................................................................................................................... $160
Engineer IV .......................................................................................................................................... $184
Engineer V .......................................................................................................................................... $208
Engineer VI .......................................................................................................................................... $233
Engineer VII ........................................................................................................................................ $258
Engineer VIII......................................................................................................................................... $283
Engineer IX .......................................................................................................................................... $308
Engineer X ........................................................................................................................................... $324
Expert Witness .................................................................................................................................... $340
Surveyor I ............................................................................................................................................. $100
Surveyor II ............................................................................................................................................ $134
Surveyor III .......................................................................................................................................... $160
Surveyor IV.......................................................................................................................................... $200
Surveyor V ........................................................................................................................................... $209
Survey Field Work (Truck +1 man) ..................................................................................................... $210
Survey Field Work (2nd man) ............................................................................................................... $90
Engineer Technician I ........................................................................................................................... $82
Engineer Technician II ....................................................................................................................... $116
Engineer Technician III....................................................................................................................... $144
Engineer Technician IV....................................................................................................................... $173
Engineer Technician V ...................................................................................................................... $185
Construction Observation I ............................................................................................................... $116
Construction Observation II .............................................................................................................. $146
Utilities Specialist I............................................................................................................................... $146
Document Specialist I........................................................................................................................... $75
Document Specialist II ........................................................................................................................ $85
Document Specialist III ......................................................................................................................... $95
Document Specialist IV ...................................................................................................................... $105
Public Involvement Specialist I ......................................................................................................... $120
Public Involvement Specialist II......................................................................................................... $140
Drone Operator I ............................................................................................................................... $180
Drone Operator II............................................................................................................................... $220
Drone Operator III .............................................................................................................................. $250
Item Per Each
ATV $100.00/day
Boat $200.00/day
Roll of Flagging $5.00
Flats $1.50
Hubs $1.50
Lath $2.00
Spike & Washer $2.00
Paint $8.00
Pins, Rods $4.00
T-posts $8.50
Galvanized Posts $15.00
Mileage Current IRS mileage rate
Rates subject to change.
The above rates apply to regular hour projects.
Projects on an accelerated schedule, which requires overtime, will be negotiated on an individual basis.
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for engineering services for the Eastern Avenue Bridge Over
Goose Creek (North) Replacement Project to WHKS & Co of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an
amount not to exceed $176,950, CIP #21016. [Wards 6 & 7]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Upon acceptance of City Bridge Grant funds for the replacement of the Eastern Avenue Bridge
(North) Over Goose Creek, the City solicited and selected the proposal of WHKS & Co of West
Des Moines, Iowa.
The design will be complete for a December 2027 Iowa Department of Transportation letting.
Funding for the Eastern Avenue Bridge (North) Over Goose Creek Replacement Project is
established within CIP #21016 for an amount not to exceed $176,950.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for engineering services for the Eastern Avenue Bridge Over Goose
Creek (North) Replacement Project to WHKS & Co of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to
exceed $176,950, CIP #21016.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for engineering services for the design of the Eastern Avenue
Bridge Over Goose Creek (North) Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, WHKS & Co of West Des Moines, Iowa, will provide the necessary technical expertise to
best meet the needs of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a contract
for engineering services for the Eastern Avenue Bridge Over Goose Creek (North) Replacement Project
is hereby awarded to WHKS & Co of West Des Moines, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $176,950,
CIP #21016.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
2026 Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Alleys included in this program have satisfied the participation requirements of the Alley Cost
Share Program. Under the program, an adjacent property owner initiates the process by
submitting a petition containing signatures from at least 30 percent of the adjoining property
owners. Following receipt of a petition, the City provides an opportunity for neighboring
property owners to submit objections if they do not wish to participate in the project. Alleys that
have made it to this stage in the process have received objections from fewer than 51 percent
of the adjoining property owners.
Alley 1 is located between Brady Street and Perry Street from East 14th Street to East 15th
Street. Alley 1 received objections from 9.1% of property owners. Improvements include milling
2 inches of existing asphalt pavement and placing 2 inches of new asphalt surface material.
Additional work includes full-depth asphalt and subbase patching to address pavement
deficiencies, reconstruction of alley approaches with 7 inches of concrete on a 6-inch rock
subbase, and restoration of disturbed areas with topsoil and sod as needed. These
improvements will extend the service life of the pavement, improve ride quality, and reduce the
need for full-depth pavement replacement.
Alley 2 is located between West 15th Street and West 16th Street from Gaines Street to Scott
Street. Alley 2 received objections from 9.4% of property owners. Improvements include
removal of existing PCC and asphalt pavement, installation of subdrain and full-depth rock
subbase material, reconstruction of PCC alley approaches, placement of new asphalt pavement,
and restoration of disturbed areas with topsoil and sod as needed. These improvements will
address subsurface deficiencies, improve drainage, and enhance the overall drivability and
longevity of the alley.
The project is budgeted in CIP #35038.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Map | Alley 1
3. Map | Alley 2
4. Map | Overall
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026
Alley Cost Share Program, CIP #35038.
WHEREAS, plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost were filed with the City Clerk
of Davenport, Iowa, for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program; and
WHEREAS, notice of Hearing on the plans, specifications, and form of contract was published as
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that said
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost are hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Alley Cost Share Program, CIP
#35038.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
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City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038. [Wards 4 & 5]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Roller-Compacted Concrete (RCC) is a type of concrete placed more like asphalt than traditional
concrete. It uses a drier, stiffer mix that is spread with paving equipment and then compacted
with heavy rollers instead of being poured and finished in forms. Because of this method, RCC
can be opened to traffic more quickly and installed efficiently without the need for full
traditional concrete placement methods. It provides many of the same strength and durability
benefits as conventional concrete, while also taking advantage of asphalt-style construction
methods.
This project involves two alleys within the City of Davenport. Alley 1 is located between Wilkes
Avenue and Hickory Grove Road from West Locust Street to West Pleasant Street. Alley 2 is
located between Duggleby Street and Jersey Ridge Road from Duggleby Street to East Locust
Street.
Improvements include removal of existing PCC and HMA pavement throughout the project
limits, placement of full-depth aggregate stone subbase material and RCC pavement. Work will
also include the reconstruction of adjacent driveway approaches and sidewalk reconstruction at
intersections including ADA-compliant ramps, and restoration of disturbed areas with topsoil
and sod as needed.
These improvements will address pavement deterioration, improve structural capacity and
drainage, and extend the service life of the alley system while enhancing overall safety and
accessibility.
The project is budgeted in CIP #35038.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Map | Alley 1
3. Map | Alley 2
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026
Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program, CIP #35038.
WHEREAS, plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost were filed with the City Clerk
of Davenport, Iowa for the 2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley Program; and
WHEREAS, notice of Hearing on the plans, specifications, and form of contract was published as
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that said
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost are hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Roller Compacted Concrete Alley
Program, CIP #35038.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
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City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program, CIP #35062. [Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, & 8]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The City Council has identified neighborhood street investment as a priority and allocated
additional funding to expand pavement preservation activities in CY 2026. These contracts
advance Strategic Plan Goals 2.1 (Hyper-Local Neighborhood Investment), 2.2 (Prioritize
Neighborhood Streets), and 2.4 (Proactive Maintenance) through targeted improvements that
extend pavement life, improve neighborhood street conditions, and maximize the value of
existing infrastructure investments.
This program is a targeted approach to rehabilitate approximately 3.2 lane-miles of residential
roadways using two highly cost-effective pavement preservation techniques: thin-lift asphalt
overlay and seal coating. Performing these treatments now will extend the service life of these
14 neighborhood street networks, protecting the city's infrastructure assets and preventing the
need for far more expensive full-depth road reconstruction shortly.
To address roads with moderate surface wear, this project will utilize a thin-lift asphalt overlay.
This process will involve applying a new, shallow layer of hot-mix asphalt of 1 inch directly over
the existing, structurally sound pavement. A thin-lift overlay effectively fills in minor ruts, seals
surface cracks, and delivers a completely fresh, smooth, and quiet driving surface for residents.
By creating a tight barrier against water penetration, this method stops the freeze-thaw cycles
that cause potholes, functioning as an aesthetic and structural facelift without the heavy
financial burden of tearing up and rebuilding the entire roadbed. Before applying the thin-lift
overlay, a 1-inch wedge milling process will be completed. Wedge milling is a precision grinding
process that removes a gradually sloping section of asphalt along the edge of a road. It creates
a smooth, tapered joint where the new thin-lift pavement ties into existing driveways, concrete
gutters, or lower-traffic lanes.
For roadways that are currently in good condition but require preventative maintenance, this
project will include seal coating of other locations. This technique is applied by spraying a
protective liquid emulsion of asphalt, water, and polymer fillers over the street surface to seal
the existing pavement against environmental damage. Seal coating shields the asphalt from
destructive UV radiation, motor oils, and rainwater, keeping the underlying road material
flexible and preventing it from becoming brittle and cracking. This highly efficient treatment
preserves the neighborhood road network at a fraction of the cost of traditional repaving,
ensuring that good streets stay in good condition for as long as possible.
This program is budgeted in CIP #35062.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Map
3. Full Location Table
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026
Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program, CIP #35062.
WHEREAS, plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost were filed with the City Clerk
of Davenport, Iowa, for the 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, notice of Hearing on the plans, specifications, and form of contract was published as
required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that said
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost are hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the 2026 Neighborhood Streets Preservation
Program, CIP #35062.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
LOCATION MAP
NOT TO SCALE
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
1 N FAIRMOUNT STREET - NORTH OF SILVER CREEK TO W 60TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL SEALCOAT APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 2,610 FEET OF THE N FAIRMOUNT STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING, NORTH OF SILVER CREEK, AND EXTENDING TO AND TERMINATING AT THE SOUTH END OF THE W 60TH STREET RADIUS
CORNER.
2 WISCONSIN AVENUE - TELEGRAPH ROAD TO W LOCUST STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL SEALCOAT APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 6,070 FEET OF THE WISCONSIN AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH
SIDE OF THE TELEGRAPH ROAD ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND EXTENDING TO THE EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE W LOCUST STREET
INTERSECTION.
3 CEDAR STREET - RIDGEVIEW DRIVE TO N OAK STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 1,425 FEET OF THE CEDAR STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING ON RIDGEVIEW DRIVE AND EXTENDING TO THE ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE HALF THE DISTANCE BETWEEN N OAK STREET AND
W 75TH PLACE.
4 W 71ST STREET AND RIDGE DRIVE - JEBENS AVENUE TO W 69TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 860 FEET OF THE W 71ST STREET CORRIDOR AND APPROXIMATELY 765
FEET OF THE W 70TH STREET AND RIDGE DRIVE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE WEST EDGE OF THE RADIUS OF JEBENS AVENUE AND EXTENDING TO THE INTERSECTION
OF W 71ST STREET AND W 70TH STREET. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND EAST ON W 70TH STREET TO THE ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE LOCATED AT
THE DRIVE OF 3011 W 70TH STREET WHERE IT WILL TERMINATE. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND WEST ON W 70TH STREET THROUGH THE
INTERSECTION OF W 70TH AND RIDGE DRIVE, EXTENDING SOUTH ALONG RIDGE DRIVE WHERE IT WILL TERMINATE AT THE EDGE OF THE NORTH RADIUS OF W 69TH
STREET .
5 WASHINGTON STREET - W CENTRAL PARK AVENUE TO NORTHLAWN ROAD
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 890 FEET OF THE WASHINGTON STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT
THE NORTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON W CENTRAL PARK AVENUE AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE NORTHLAWN ROAD ASPHALT PAVING.
6 N PINE STREET - W 1ST STREET TO W 2ND STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 510 FEET OF THE N PINE STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE EAST
EDGE OF THE BRICK PAVING ON W 1ST STREET, AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE W 2ND STREET INTERSECTION.
7 S ELMWOOD AVENUE - ROCKINGHAM ROAD TO BOIES AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET OF THE S ELMWOOD AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT
THE NORTH EDGE OF THE CONCRETE PAVING ON ROCKINGHAM ROAD AND EXTENDING TO THE INTERSECTION OF BOIES AVENUE. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION
SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE FULL RADIUS OF ALL BOIES AVENUE INTERSECTION CORNERS, ENDING AT THE RADIUS RETURNS BOTH EAST AND WEST OF THE
INTERSECTION.
8 JACKSON AVENUE - S FARRAGUT STREET TO S BIRCHWOOD AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET OF THE JACKSON AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
CONCRETE AND ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE S FARRAGUT STREET AND JACKSON AVENUE INTERSECTION AND EXTENDING EAST TO THE WEST
SIDE OF THE S BIRCHWOOD AVENUE ASPHALT PAVING.
9 N RIPLEY STREET - W 46TH STREET TO COLONY DRIVE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 750 FEET OF THE N RIPLEY STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON W 46TH STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE TRANSITION LINE OF ASPHALT AND CONCRETE PAVING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
COLONY DRIVE.
10 W GARFIELD STREET AND FAIR AVENUE - SHERIDAN STREET TO W 30TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 325 FEET OF THE W GARFIELD STREET CORRIDOR AND
APPROXIMATELY 865 FEET OF THE FAIR AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE ASPHALT TRANSITION LINE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE INTERSECTION OF W GARFIELD
STREET AND SHERIDAN STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE FAIR AVENUE INTERSECTION. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND NORTH ON
FAIR AVENUE TO THE SOUTH EDGE OF E 30TH. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE FULL RADIUS OF BOTH E 29TH STREET INTERSECTION
CORNERS, ENDING AT THE TANGENT POINTS (PC AND PT) OF THE INTERSECTION.
11 IOWA STREET - E GARFIELD STREET TO E 29TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 333 FEET OF THE IOWA STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE NORTH
EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E GARFIELD STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E 29TH STREET.
12 FARNAM STREET - E GARFIELD STREET TO E 29TH STREET
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 335 FEET OF THE FARNAM STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
NORTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E GARFIELD STREET AND EXTENDING TO THE SOUTH EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON E 29TH STREET.
13 E GARFIELD STREET - JEFFERSON AVENUE TO GRAND AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET OF THE E GARFIELD STREET CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
EAST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON JEFFERSON AVENUE AND EXTENDING TO THE WEST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON GRAND AVENUE.
14 E DENISON AVENUE - ARLINGTON AVENUE TO TREMONT AVENUE
THE PROJECT LIMITS ENCOMPASS ALL THIN-LIFT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS ALONG APPROXIMATELY 345 FEET OF THE E DENISON AVENUE CORRIDOR, BEGINNING AT THE
WEST EDGE OF THE ASPHALT PAVING ON TREMONT AVENUE AND EXTENDING WEST TO THE INTERSECTION OF ARLINGTON AVENUE. THE THIN-LIFT OVERLAY
APPLICATION SHALL EXTEND THROUGH THE FULL RADIUS OF ALL ARLINGTON AVENUE INTERSECTION CORNERS, ENDING AT THE RADIUS RETURNS NORTH, SOUTH, AND
WEST OF THE INTERSECTION.
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Amy Kay | 563-327-5160 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a one-year contract renewal for Natural Resources landscaping
maintenance services with Delf's Landscape and Irrigation of Blue Grass, Iowa, for the amount
of $104,200. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
This contract is for landscaping maintenance services for the native prairie areas and Natural
Resources stormwater management green infrastructure throughout the City. Maintenance is
expected to be performed approximately four (4) times per growing season for the native
prairie areas and eight (8) times per growing season for the Natural Resources stormwater
management green infrastructure areas.
The original contract was awarded in April 2024 with the option of two possible one-year
renewals. This is the second one-year renewal.
Funding for this project is from 51251660 520217 MOW.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving a one-year contract renewal for Natural Resources landscaping maintenance
services with Delf's Landscape and Irrigation of Blue Grass, Iowa, for the amount of $104,200.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for Natural Resources landscaping maintenance services; and
WHEREAS, Delf’s Landscape and Irrigation of Blue Grass, Iowa, was awarded a contract in April 2024
with the option of two possible one-year renewals, and this is the second one-year renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a one-
year contract renewal for Natural Resources landscaping maintenance services with Delf’s Landscape
and Irrigation of Blue Grass, Iowa, for the amount of $104,200 is hereby approved.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Clay Merritt | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution authorizing submission of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Program grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for financial
assistance for the Davenport West End Flood Mitigation Project. [Ward 1]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The City of Davenport is submitting a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Program grant application to FEMA for a group of flood mitigation projects, including
reconstruction of berms along Black Hawk and Walnut Creeks, purchase of flood-prone
properties to create open park space and stormwater retention, pump station improvements,
and replacement of the Credit Island Causeway. This package of projects would improve
Mississippi River flow into Credit Island's back channel, improve creek flow into the Mississippi,
provide stormwater retention, and protect existing structures in the West End.
The total project application is estimated at $15,094,900. The City is requesting $12,830,665
from the program (75% federal share and 10% state share of eligible costs that include
construction engineering services, construction and contingency). The remaining 15% local
share is estimated at $2,265,235.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION authorizing submission of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Program grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for financial assistance for
the Davenport West End Flood Mitigation Project.
WHEREAS, the City of Davenport (the “City”) is a political subdivision organized and existing under
the law and the Constitution of the State of Iowa (the “State”); and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to reducing flood risks and improving flood resilience; and
WHEREAS, the City will commit $2,264,235 (15% of eligible cost) for the project through local funds,
with the grant request to be $11,321,175 federal share and $1,509,490 state share; and
WHEREAS, the City endorses the application and has estimated the total project cost to be
$15,094,900.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that staff is
hereby authorized to submit a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program grant
application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance for the Davenport West End
Flood Mitigation Project.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: James Odean | 563-326-7739 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution assessing the cost of boarding up buildings at various lots and tracts of real estate.
[All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Buildings were boarded up at various lots and tracts of real estate and the cost was billed to the
property owners. The bills have not been paid after 60 days and now are to be levied against
the properties.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Invoices
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION assessing the cost of boarding up buildings at various lots and tracts of real estate.
WHEREAS, that the following lots or tracts of real estate situated in the City of Davenport, Iowa, and
the owners, thereof, be hereby assessed the amounts set forth, and the same being the cost of
boarding up buildings on said lots or tracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby ordered to collect the same as ordinary taxes to-wit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any assessment levied against property pursuant hereto in an amount
not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be payable in one (1) annual payment. Any
assessment exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) may be paid in ten (10) annual installments,
in the manner provided for assessments against benefited property under the Code of Iowa, as
amended. All assessments shall bear interest at the current rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Board Up Building Invoices for Levy
CUST ACCT NAME PARCEL ID INVOICE BALANCE
87228 RAYMOND DUEX G0030-29 80070630 $270.00
300223407 KEMPER, MATT F0019-36 80070909 $130.00
300180851 STONE, RONALD H J0029-04 80070911 $110.00
94332 FRANISCO, GONZALEZ J0007-02 80071494 $470.00
110217 A & AMAN TENANCY LLC L0001-01 80071496 $210.00
102601 ADVANTA CUT K0022-02 80071590 $110.00
87943 STEVE ROBINSON H0041-18 80071684 $260.00
62019 FRUITWOOD TRUST F0022-25 80071686 $680.00
94332 FRANISCO, GONZALEZ J0007-02 80071886 $110.00
105729 JOSEPH DEUTH SR H0041-13 80071942 $110.00
810000204 BARHOPPERS LLC G0009-05 80072101 $110.00
300244678 BULLOCK, TOM G0064-14 80072103 $160.00
83490 ARAGON, JUAN /GRAND HOUSE LLC F0027-31 80072105 $110.00
113733 SLEEPY HOG PROPERTIES LLC H0052-69 80072175 $200.00
Number of Accounts to Levy 14 Total Balance Outstanding: $3,040.00
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: James Odean | 563-326-7739 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution assessing the cost of brush and debris removal at various lots and tracts of real
estate. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Brush and debris was removed from various lots and tracts of real estate and the cost was
billed to the property owners. The bills have not been paid after 60 days and now are to be
levied against the properties.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Invoices
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION assessing the cost of brush and debris removal at various lots and tracts of real estate.
WHEREAS, that the following lots or tracts of real estate situated in the City of Davenport, Iowa, and
the owners, thereof, be hereby assessed the amounts set forth, and the same being the cost of brush
and debris removal on said lots or tracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby ordered to collect the same as ordinary taxes to-wit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any assessment levied against property pursuant hereto in an amount
not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be payable in one (1) annual payment. Any
assessment exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) may be paid in ten (10) annual installments,
in the manner provided for assessments against benefited property under the Code of Iowa, as
amended. All assessments shall bear interest at the current rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Brush and Debris Invoices for Levy
CUST ACCT NAME PARCEL ID INVOICE BALANCE
300229046 CARLTON, TERESA A F0032-41 80070658 $153.25
810004337 WISE CARRIE A L0004-39 80071068 $153.25
300172331 ARTHUR, SHARON D0005A15 80071070 $186.25
111740 PCC LLC E0030-35 80071072 $161.50
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC G0054-36 80071074 $153.25
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC F0050-08 80071462 $234.25
300007444 SPOO, JOSEPH M H0037-14 80071464 $274.25
300183979 HOGG, VALERIE F0023-16 80071468 $185.50
300223407 KEMPER, MATT F0019-36 80071470 $202.50
300031610 MALSCH, THOMAS R F0035-01 80071472 $211.00
300212805 MORITZ, CAROL C0023-29 80071474 $153.25
300192987 MUHS, DAVID B0055-28A 80071476 $153.25
120247037 ROBINSON, JACK L F0019-08 80071478 $186.00
72352 PEDRO GONZALEZ H0009-17 80071480 $241.25
300244698 JIMENEZ, LUCINA H0054-23 80071482 $224.50
88068 GABRYSIAK, MIKE H0053-37 80071486 $161.50
85298 KAILEY MULLIN D0055-19 80071488 $153.25
300180851 STONE, RONALD H J0029-04 80071534 $161.50
86307 MEREDITH GROHARING G0016-41 80071540 $217.25
300176840 MENDOZA, ARNULFO G0016-42 80071542 $178.00
300255562 TURNER, DARRELL F0050-09 80071544 $242.00
82357 EJH PROPERTIES LLC O2102D03 80071546 $153.25
49241 MILLER, KEITH A O2109B02 80071552 $153.25
810003857 TAYLOR RENAISSANCE G0014-37A 80071556 $209.00
810003857 TAYLOR RENAISSANCE G0014-37A 80071558 $161.50
300256250 QUIJAS, MARILYN R K0002-11 80071560 $161.50
90176 GFESSER, JAKE O2101C25 80071564 $122.25
120219468 CARR, WILLIAM L J0026-20 80071568 $169.75
810001869 HEIDI HOLT J0053-35 80071642 $186.25
300134752 ZUMWALT, KATHARINE L K0018-09 80071646 $169.25
96983 URBAN HEIGHTS IOWA LLC K0015-22 80071648 $74.75
79797 WICKS, ANDREW O2116A36 80071650 $153.00
84446 JALYNNE BROWNING J0020-11 80071652 $185.00
300152398 CARLTON, JACQUELINE J0020-12A 80071654 $186.25
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC G0054-36 80071656 $161.50
300079807 BROWN, MICHAEL D G0004-20 80071660 $153.25
105811 SWENSON, MIKE/1324 GAINES ST L G0020-12A 80071662 $187.50
87449 SAPHAN INVESTMENTS LLC G0034-09 80071679 $161.50
104280 GABRIELLE L SARAZIN K0015-03 80071681 $153.25
96983 URBAN HEIGHTS IOWA LLC K0015-22 80071719 $153.25
19262 MAINSTREAM PROPERTIES LLC K0014-19 80071721 $177.25
86116 RYAN VOSS C0029-42 80071729 $161.50
810003681 SJS PROPERTIES LLC F0005-18 80071731 $186.25
97120 KOLLONTE GUYTON H0038-18 80071735 $161.25
104280 GABRIELLE L SARAZIN K0015-03 80071795 $186.25
300009522 SIMMONS, JAN D K0001-24 80071801 $186.25
91530 ALICIA GOOSSENS K0001-16 80071803 $161.50
62019 FRUITWOOD TRUST F0022-25 80071862 $186.25
113397 JONES, DEBBIE F0007-13 80071864 $150.00
810000612 CARR HOUSING K0019-10 80071868 $179.75
109692 ELEAZAR VALERIO A0036-25 80071870 $153.25
74613 FUTURE CAPITAL G0023-51 80071874 $161.50
79403 SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS I0035-77A 80071878 $198.75
120211282 RPS PROPERTIES LLC H0056-55 80071918 $226.25
113417 NEW AMERICAN FUNDING LLC B0049-04 80071928 $186.25
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC F0063-10 80071932 $169.75
400001152 MAYES, LARREY H0007-13 80071981 $153.25
96968 MDC COAST 22 LLC J0060-04 80071985 $178.00
300174614 ZAYTSOW, JEFF A0006B16 80071989 $169.75
96976 EASTERN IOWA REAL ESTATE INVES W0319D09 80071991 $169.75
120193514 ECUMENICAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTF0033-32A 80071995 $153.25
300262985 WCT INVESTMENTS LLC-DAVENPORT N0712A03 80071997 $153.25
300259050 CORY DEGROT G0014-07 80071999 $153.25
94323 GRIFFIN, TUCKER I0051-13 80072001 $153.25
105729 JOSEPH DEUTH SR H0041-13 80072027 $394.25
96983 URBAN HEIGHTS IOWA LLC K0015-22 80072031 $153.25
300244678 BULLOCK, TOM G0064-14 80072033 $158.25
113093 BARBLY, JENILINS K0005-24 80072035 $153.25
78608 QC INVESTMENT PROPERTY GROUP L E0031-24 80072037 $157.00
300128955 SOLBRIG, JUSTINE J S2921B20 80072039 $153.25
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC G0054-36 80072047 $153.25
111762 GLODIS LLC G0046-06 80072133 $153.25
108646 VERGARA PROPERTIES LLC X0251B21 80072165 $153.25
300032963 HANNAH, JOHN C E0003-23 80072167 $314.25
300229976 GAMINO-HERNANDEZ, DEBRA E0018-18 80072169 $153.25
Number of Accounts to Levy 75 Total Balance Outstanding: $13,254.25
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: James Odean | 563-326-7739 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution assessing the cost of condemned property demolitions at various lots and tracts of
real estate. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Condemned properties were demolished at various lots and tracts of real estate and the cost
was billed to the property owners. The bills have not been paid after 60 days and now are to be
levied against the properties.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Invoices
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION assessing the cost of condemned property demolitions at various lots and tracts of real
estate.
WHEREAS, that the following lots or tracts of real estate situated in the City of Davenport, Iowa, and
the owners, thereof, be hereby assessed the amounts set forth, and the same being the cost of
condemned property demolitions on said lots or tracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby ordered to collect the same as ordinary taxes to-wit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any assessment levied against property pursuant hereto in an amount
not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be payable in one (1) annual payment. Any
assessment exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) may be paid in ten (10) annual installments,
in the manner provided for assessments against benefited property under the Code of Iowa, as
amended. All assessments shall bear interest at the current rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Building Demolition Invoices for Levy
CUST ACCT NAME PARCEL ID INVOICE BALANCE
300251164 SNOOK, RON F0044-09A 80071979 $40,050.00
Number of Accounts to Levy 1 Total Balance Outstanding: $40,050.00
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: James Odean | 563-326-7739 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution assessing the cost of sidewalk replacement at various lots and tracts of real estate.
[All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Sidewalks were replaced at the various lots and tracts of real estate and the cost was billed to
the property owners. The bills have not been paid after 60 days and now are to be levied
against the properties.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Invoices
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION assessing the cost of sidewalk replacement at various lots and tracts of real estate.
WHEREAS, that the following lots or tracts of real estate situated in the City of Davenport, Iowa, and
the owners, thereof, be hereby assessed the amounts set forth, and the same being the cost of
sidewalk replacement on said lots or tracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby ordered to collect the same as ordinary taxes to-wit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any assessment levied against property pursuant hereto in an amount
not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be payable in one (1) annual payment. Any
assessment exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) may be paid in ten (10) annual installments,
in the manner provided for assessments against benefited property under the Code of Iowa, as
amended. All assessments shall bear interest at the current rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Sidewalk Invoices for Levy
CUST ACCT NAME PARCEL ID INVOICE BALANCE
96333 THOMAS WHITE B0006-07 1339224 $1,578.49
Number of Accounts to Levy 1 Total Balance Outstanding: $1,578.49
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: James Odean | 563-326-7739 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution assessing the cost of snow removal at various lots and tracts of real estate. [All
Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Snow was removed from sidewalks at various lots and tracts of real estate and the cost was
billed to the property owners. The bills have not been paid after 60 days and now are to be
levied against the properties.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Invoices
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION assessing the cost of snow removal at various lots and tracts of real estate.
WHEREAS, that the following lots or tracts of real estate situated in the City of Davenport, Iowa, and
the owners, thereof, be hereby assessed the amounts set forth, and the same being the cost of snow
removal on said lots or tracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby ordered to collect the same as ordinary taxes to-wit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any assessment levied against property pursuant hereto in an amount
not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be payable in one (1) annual payment. Any
assessment exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) may be paid in ten (10) annual installments,
in the manner provided for assessments against benefited property under the Code of Iowa, as
amended. All assessments shall bear interest at the current rate of five percent (5%) per annum.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Snow Invoices for Levy
CUST ACCT NAME PARCEL ID INVOICE BALANCE
80449 GURU NANAK FOOD MART INC F0002-02B 80070838 $577.52
66696 LOWE'S COMPANIES CANADA ULC N1707-02D 80070842 $785.00
300010533 LINDSAY, RUSSELL S J0025-02 80070844 $66.80
96968 MDC COAST 22 LLC J0060-04 80070846 $937.74
300085263 BASSMAN, JEFFREY N1810-17B 80070848 $138.20
63686 ANDREW WOLD INVESTMENTS LLC L0007-24 80070850 $262.80
72132 ME ELMORE 1 LLC N1709A03 80070860 $234.80
72133 TUG INC N1716-14D 80070862 $218.00
404 AMERICAN BLUE RIBBON HOLDINGS N0833-02K 80070868 $229.20
800003386 SONIC RESTAURANTS INC N0851-02D 80070870 $156.40
98856 ACC 751 LLC F0024-41 80070880 $75.20
93256 ARROWHEAD LLC Y0817-12 80070884 $251.60
300241768 TAYLOR, ATTICUS R F0022-33 80070886 $79.40
99548 CWP BETTENDORF 1 LLC Y0817-01J 80070892 $374.80
300229698 AT&T MOBILE Y0817-02E 80070894 $358.84
300014743 CASTEL, RICHARD M H0021-13 80070932 $150.80
300214650 BETHANY ENTERPRISES INC L0014-16 80070940 $198.40
103860 LEA ANN BISHOP I0041-07 80070944 $146.60
96258 EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION LLC H0048-21 80070946 $75.20
96258 EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION LLC H0048-20 80070948 $75.20
96258 EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION LLC H0048-19B 80070950 $75.20
300261791 SARA MINI MART L0014-05A 80070954 $201.20
300200598 SMITH, JEFF A J0026-15 80070956 $66.80
300108473 STAGGS, DEANNA M J0024-01 80070960 $83.60
109798 TRACY EDWARDS H0053-27 80070964 $130.50
300132913 BENNAMON, KENNETH H0053-24 80070966 $68.90
51209 NICHOLS, TRAVIS R H0012-10 80070968 $80.66
300170257 ALMOND, STACI X1119-42 80070976 $193.92
66696 LOWE'S COMPANIES CANADA ULC N1707-02D 80070978 $785.00
300229698 AT&T MOBILE Y0817-02E 80070980 $302.00
93505 KELLY BUSH N2901B30 80070984 $75.20
96968 MDC COAST 22 LLC J0060-04 80070986 $937.74
300110415 COONEY, LISA E G0017-15 80070988 $113.00
85469 JPTP G0016-29 80070990 $81.50
103714 TRACY NGUYEN H0008-20A 80070992 $80.24
50017 HEATHER DRACE H0008-19 80070996 $81.64
300299999 BUI, ANH UT H0009-35 80070998 $81.50
63686 ANDREW WOLD INVESTMENTS LLC L0007-24 80071010 $262.80
93838 DAVENPORT HOTEL LLC L0007-28 80071012 $89.20
300211248 THF DAVENPORT NORTH DEVELOPMENN0849-07B 80071014 $515.36
72133 TUG INC N1716-14D 80071022 $218.00
404 AMERICAN BLUE RIBBON HOLDINGS N0833-02K 80071028 $229.20
300140513 HAYNES, CAMERON O2115B28 80071044 $134.00
97703 YOSHI'S BAR AND FILIPINO CANTE L0003-09C 80071054 $159.20
95122 THE PROPERTY MANAGMENT COMPANYW0907B44 80071056 $71.00
300239265 DONG, THIEN W0337-14A 80071060 $134.00
300264327 S & H RENTAL PROPERTIES II LLC F0019-41 80071316 $138.20
111541 KATRINA BROWNING E0012-09 80071320 $74.36
100899 KEVIN BELK E0012-08 80071324 $75.20
48557 GOMEZ, ASHLEY H0046-01 80071330 $173.20
84882 ELIZABETH ARNEY C0029-29 80071340 $71.00
82371 SHELLA M SPEER LIVING TRUST Y0823-03B 80071342 $162.00
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC G0010-10 80071346 $107.68
61277 STEPHANIE SIMMONS J0029-09B 80071348 $83.60
105569 ABOVE ALL ACREAGE LLC R0404-24 80071352 $71.00
300134993 RICHARDSON, RUSSELL R0404-23 80071354 $71.00
300010953 SCHMIDT, VICTOR H R0414-22 80071358 $71.00
89051 ELLIS SHAW H0010-28B 80071360 $71.00
105286 CRJ PROPERTIES LLC H0010-26 80071362 $77.30
810001797 JACKSON RENAISSANCE LP H0010-23 80071364 $457.96
300012864 IMMING, SCOTT H0024-01 80071368 $150.80
66696 LOWE'S COMPANIES CANADA ULC N1707-02D 80071372 $785.00
105965 CWP WEST LLC N0910C02 80071374 $674.40
92322 KERR ENTERPRISES LLC G0010-11 80071378 $120.00
109689 SEBASTIAN FIGUEROA H0001-33 80071380 $71.00
51789 HOWARD BURRAGE A0050-09 80071390 $71.00
73904 PATRICIA GILBREATH O2116B12 80071400 $134.00
300251497 MARTENS, TRAVIS D O2109D09 80071404 $75.20
111322 400 ARCH LLC O2109A37 80071408 $71.00
300223958 LORENTZEN, DAVID O2109A38 80071410 $75.90
300243409 ALATORRE, AMANDA J0045-26 80071418 $150.80
300180851 STONE, RONALD H J0029-04 80071420 $117.20
95757 STEPHANIE OXENFORD Y0701-24 80071426 $96.62
63686 ANDREW WOLD INVESTMENTS LLC L0007-24 80071428 $411.20
300009823 FOSTER, LOLA J0009-33 80071430 $117.20
300009849 STANGER, EUGENE K0017-04 80071432 $176.00
101001 LUCI DYNES K0019-14 80071438 $129.80
300238664 CANTU, JOSHUA K0019-22 80071442 $89.20
93838 DAVENPORT HOTEL LLC L0007-25A 80071444 $94.80
93838 DAVENPORT HOTEL LLC L0007-25 80071446 $94.80
93838 DAVENPORT HOTEL LLC L0007-25 80071448 $94.80
93838 DAVENPORT HOTEL LLC L0007-26 80071452 $94.80
77479 MMDS DEVELOPMENT Y0823-02B 80071456 $190.00
104147 DERRICK PADILLA C0022-15 80071582 $71.84
78520 DAVID MYERS H0024-13 80071584 $128.40
98824 KUNES NISSAN OF DAVENPORT P1411-18A 80071586 $163.68
113100 BULAMBO, ALAIN P1114C28 80071737 $83.60
48072 OAK HELM PARTNERS L0007-26 80072051 $94.80
Number of Accounts to Levy 88 Total Balance Outstanding: $16,976.20
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: James Odean | 563-326-7739 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution assessing the cost of tree removal at various lots and tracts of real estate. [All
Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Trees were removed from various lots and tracts of real estate and the cost was billed to the
property owners. The bills have not been paid after 60 days and now are to be levied against
the properties.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Invoices
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderman R. Dunn.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION assessing the cost of tree removal at various lots and tracts of real estate.
WHEREAS, that the following lots or tracts of real estate situated in the City of Davenport, Iowa, and
the owners, thereof, be hereby assessed the amounts set forth, and the same being the cost of tree
removal on said lots or tracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the City
Treasurer be and is hereby ordered to collect the same as ordinary taxes to-wit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any assessment levied against property pursuant hereto in an amount
not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be payable in one (1) annual payment. Any
assessment exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) may be paid in ten (10) annual installments,
in the manner provided for assessments against benefited property under the Code of Iowa, as
amended. All assessments shall bear interest at the current rate of zero percent (0%) per annum.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
Tree Removal Invoices for Levy
CUST ACCT NAME PARCEL ID INVOICE BALANCE
300168071 LINDA MORGAN A0005A20 80072049 $1,550.00
Number of Accounts to Levy 1 Total Balance Outstanding: $1,550.00
City of Davenport
Department: Development & Neighborhood Services Action / Date
Contact Info: Rich Oswald | 6/17/2026
Subject:
Motion awarding a contract for the demolition of 2202 West 4th Street to Valley Construction
Company of Rock Island, Illinois, in the amount of $74,500. [Ward 3]
Recommendation:
Pass the Motion.
Background:
An Invitation to Bid was issued on May 29, 2026, and sent to contractors. On June 10, 2026,
the Purchasing Division opened and read three (3) bids. Valley Construction Company of Rock
Island, Illinois was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is
recommended for award.
Attachments:
1. Bid Tab
City of Davenport
Department: Public Works Action / Date
Contact Info: Nicole Gleason | 563-326-7734 6/17/2026
Subject:
Motion awarding a one-year contract, with one possible one-year renewal, for the Pavement
Marking Program to Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc of Rock Island, Illinois. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Pass the Motion.
Background:
An Invitation to Bid was issued on May 21, 2026, and sent to contractors. On June 9, 2026, the
Purchasing Division opened and read three (3) bids. Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc of
Rock Island, Illinois, was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is
recommended for award.
This contract will provide pavement marking services including crosswalks, stop bars, and
symbols throughout the city for the 2026 painting season.
This project is funded through account 54701640 520217 | Traffic Engineering Professional
Services.
Attachments:
1. Bid Tab
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: Basia Gerlach | 563-326-7727 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution authorizing certain public officials to act as authorized signers on accounts
maintained with approved City of Davenport depositories. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
James Odean is resigning as the Assistant Finance Director effective June 26, 2026, and was an
authorized signer. In accordance with the City's Investment Policy, the Finance Director/City
Treasurer and designee(s) must be authorized by resolution of the City Council. This Resolution
will authorize Barbara Gerlach, Chief Financial Officer, and Brandi Conger, Accounting Manager,
to execute banking agreements, signature cards, and all related documents with City Council-
approved financial institutions (Resolution 2022-32). Additionally, these individuals will be
granted authority to take necessary actions to secure the repayment of public fund deposits,
including executing relevant agreements and documents.
Upon approval, a certified copy of the Resolution will be forwarded to all City Council-approved
depositories.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderwoman Newton.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION authorizing certain public officials to act as authorized signers on accounts maintained
with approved City of Davenport depositories.
WHEREAS, the City of Davenport, Iowa, has adopted an Investment Policy where only the Finance
Director/City Treasurer and designee(s) authorized by Resolution can invest public funds; and
WHEREAS, James Odean is resigning as the Assistant Finance Director effective June 26, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the
following public officials are hereby authorized and directed to execute banking agreements; to
execute and deliver signature cards to Depository concurrently therewith; and to execute all drafts,
checks, and other documents and correspondence regarding any accounts of the City of Davenport,
Iowa, at Depository:
Chief Financial Officer Barbara Gerlach, and
Accounting Manager Brandi Conger; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Department shall provide a certified copy of this
Resolution to each approved depository and any other party requesting such documentation for the
purpose of effectuating the deposit of public funds or related securities, together with a certificate
attesting to the names and signatures of the current holders of the offices described herein; and that
the City Clerk shall, from time to time, certify the names and signatures of any successors to such
offices.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Finance Action / Date
Contact Info: Basia Gerlach | 563-326-7727 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a three-year facility management agreement, with one optional three-year
renewal, with VenuWorks, Inc of Ames, Iowa, for the RiverCenter and Adler Theatre. [Ward 3]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
In 2015, an RFP was issued and sent to 48 management firms. Through this process, the City
Council awarded the RiverCenter/Adler Theatre facility management agreement to VenuWorks,
Inc of Ames, Iowa. This contract included a five-year term with two three-year renewal options.
All extension options of the contract have been exercised.
Based on the current competitive venue market and the expertise of VenuWorks, the Finance
Department recommends retaining VenuWorks as the independent contractor providing
management services for the RiverCenter and Adler Theatre.
Notable changes included in the new agreement are summarized below:
• Initial term of three-years with an optional three-year renewal.
• New compensation model lowers the Monthly Management Fee and increases the
Variable Management Fee from 3% to 5%.
• New “Limited Financial Guarantee”. If net operating income falls below the budgeted
amount for a fiscal year, Venuworks will reimburse 100% of the shortfall, up to a
maximum of 35% of the total variable management fees earned during that year.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Agreement
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by Alderwoman Newton.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving a three-year facility management agreement, with one optional three-year
renewal, with VenuWorks, Inc of Ames, Iowa, for the RiverCenter and Adler Theatre.
WHEREAS, the current facility management agreement is nearing expiration; and
WHEREAS, VenuWorks, Inc of Ames, Iowa, has demonstrated venue management expertise and
understanding of the Davenport entertainment, convention, and event market; and
WHEREAS, based on the current competitive venue market, the Finance Department recommends retaining
VenuWorks, Inc as the independent contractor providing management services for the RiverCenter and
Adler Theatre.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a three-year
facility management agreement, with one optional three-year renewal, with VenuWorks, Inc of Ames, Iowa,
for the RiverCenter and Adler Theatre is hereby approved.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
RiverCenter/Adler Theatre
Management Agreement
This MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into as of July 1, 2026,
by and between the CITY OF DAVENPORT, an Iowa municipality with offices at 226 West Fourth St,
Davenport, Iowa, 52801 (“CLIENT”) and VenuWorks of Davenport, LLC, an Iowa limited liability
corporation, with offices at 1615 Golden Aspen Road, Suite 107, Ames, IA 50010 ("VENUWORKS").
Both parties may be referred to individually as “Party” and jointly as “Parties.”
WHEREAS, CLIENT is the Owner of a place of public gathering known as the RiverCenter/
Adler Theatre, featuring a restored performing arts theater and a convention/exposition center
(hereinafter referred to as the “Facility”); and
WHEREAS, VENUWORKS is in the business of providing management and operation and
marketing services to similar facilities possesses the knowledge and expertise to manage and
market the Facility; and
WHEREAS, VENUWORKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of VenuWorks, Inc. (“VWI”), and
enjoys the benefits of a services contract with VWI for on-going support, guidance and consultation
to be provided to VENUWORKS by VWI in the completion of VENUWORKS’ responsibilities as
defined herein, and;
WHEREAS, CLIENT is desirous of having VENUWORKS provide said management, operation
and marketing services, and VENUWORKS desires to accept such engagement on the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other
consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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ARTICLE ONE
RETENTION OF VENUWORKS
CLIENT hereby retains VENUWORKS as an independent contractor for the purpose of
performing the services described in this Agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth
herein, VENUWORKS agrees to provide management services in accordance with this Agreement,
and consistent with policies approved by CLIENT. VENUWORKS agrees to use its best efforts to
maximize revenues from use of the Facility, including, without limitation, marketing and sales and
event production and promotion and otherwise managing the Facility in accordance with this
Agreement.
In conducting such services, VENUWORKS hereby acknowledges and agrees that it owes a
fiduciary obligation to CLIENT. CLIENT acknowledges that it will allow VENUWORKS to operate the
Facility according to sound business practices and industry standards.
The parties to this agreement acknowledge that the CLIENT will retain title and ownership
and exclusive control of the Facility and that VENUWORKS will not acquire title to, any security
interest in, or any rights of any kind in or to the Facility (or any income, receipts or revenues there
from).
ARTICLE 2
COMMENCEMENT DATE AND TERM
This Agreement shall be for a term of three (3) years, commencing on July 1, 2026 (the
"Commencement Date") and expiring on June 30, 2029, unless terminated earlier as set forth
herein. Unless terminated pursuant to Section 7.6 hereof, this Agreement may be renewed for one
three-year term (“Renewal Term”) exercisable by CLIENT upon 90-day written notice prior to
expiration.
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ARTICLE 3
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
3.1 Provision of Services. During the term and any renewal term of this Agreement, VENUWORKS
shall provide the services set forth in this Article 3.
3.2 Grant to VENUWORKS. During the term of this Agreement, CLIENT grants to VENUWORKS
the exclusive right to manage, market, promote, operate and maintain the Facility, including food
and beverage sales, and subject to CLIENT approval, sponsorship sales and advertising at the
Facility. All the proceeds shall accrue to CLIENT, subject to CLIENT’S right to terminate this
Agreement as provided below.
3.3 VENUWORKS' Responsibilities. Beginning on the Commencement Date, and continuing
through the term of the Agreement, VENUWORKS shall assume management responsibilities as set
forth below. Where VENUWORKS is required to direct or arrange for services or material,
VENUWORKS shall employ all persons performing such services or shall contract with a third party
for the performance of such services.
3.3.1 Marketing and Promotion. VENUWORKS shall direct all marketing activities which
shall be undertaken so as to maximize the use of the Facility by all persons, including
independent promoters and Affiliates of VENUWORKS so as to provide maximum Revenue,
as defined in Paragraph 3.3.14 below for the Facility and accessibility for the community to
the Facility. VENUWORKS shall be responsible for ensuring that appropriate programs are
booked into the Facility and that suitable media coverage is obtained and shall coordinate
such efforts with CLIENT.
3.3.2 Scheduling. VENUWORKS shall develop and maintain all schedules for events held at
the Facility and scheduling shall be accomplished in accordance with applicable law, and in a
manner to maximize the use of the Facility so as to provide maximum Revenue for the
Facility and accessibility for the community to the Facility. VENUWORKS shall use an event
rental agreement acceptable in form to CLIENT. The parties understand and agree that
VENUWORKS shall be empowered to negotiate event agreements as CLIENT’S agent,
subject to CLIENT’S reasonable approval. VENUWORKS may deviate from standard rental
rates when such negotiation is deemed by both parties to be in the best interests of the
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Facility.
3.3.3 Food & Beverage / Concessions. VENUWORKS shall be responsible for providing the
food & beverage services at the Facility. The manager for the catering and concessions will
be accountable to VENUWORKS’ Facility Executive Director (or his/her designee) for
meeting service, quality and financial standards (including the submission of financial
statements and budgets) set by CLIENT. All food and beverages sold shall be of the highest
standard of quality and purity for the type of food or beverage provided, shall be stored and
handled at all times consistent with excellent standards of sanitation, preservation and
purity, shall always be well prepared and satisfactorily served, and shall always conform to
the requirements of all applicable federal, state and municipal laws, statutes, ordinances
and regulations.
3.3.4 Facility Maintenance. VENUWORKS will be responsible for the performance of all
facilities maintenance work. VENUWORKS will carry out work required of CLIENT which
shall be limited to ordinary maintenance and repairs which do not increase the value or
extend the life of an asset at the Facility.
3.3.4.1 Any repairs or maintenance which require expenditures in excess of the annual
approved budget for maintenance and repair shall be subject to prior approval and
funding by the City.
3.3.5 Custodial and Cleaning Services. VENUWORKS shall provide or cause to be provided all
routine cleaning and janitorial services at the Facility.
3.3.6 Pest Control. VENUWORKS shall direct all necessary pest control services, whether
performed by VENUWORKS or a pest control service engaged by VENUWORKS.
3.3.7 Snow Removal. VENUWORKS shall direct all snow removal services on the pathways
and sidewalks adjacent to the Facility.
3.3.8 Trash Removal. VENUWORKS shall direct removal of all trash from the Facility and
agrees that it shall not permit any employee, concessionaire or caterer to place refuse
outside the buildings on the Facility, except in designated trash containers, the Facility of
which shall be approved by CLIENT.
3.3.9 Operational Services VENUWORKS shall direct all services required to stage (set up
and tear down) the Facility for each event, including but not limited to, services involving the
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stage area, sound system, lighting system, stage rigging, dressing area, stage equipment,
loading in and loading out. VENUWORKS shall hire and manage all management staff,
ticket sales personnel, ushers and other personnel required for the operation of the Facility,
including but not limited to, ticket taking, novelty sales, program distributions and assistance
to patrons generally, including but not limited to those physically disabled.
3.3.110 Ticket Sales. VENUWORKS shall direct all aspects of ticket sales for events and
activities including computerized tickets, utilizing its national contract with Ticketmaster to
provide state-of-the-art equipment and software to the Facility at no cost to the CLIENT.
Ticket sales services shall include ordering, selling and accounting for tickets, reporting ticket
revenues for a given event for each user of the Facility, cash, check, and credit card
processing, complete auditing and accounting for each event, and providing an accounting
of the event income and expenses within ten days after each event is held. The amounts
charged by the ticketing contractor for service charges, and the Facility’s participation in
revenues from these service charges, will be consistent with regional industry standards.
3.3.11 Security. VENUWORKS shall arrange for proper security for events at the Facility and
for general security when events are not in progress. Such security may be provided by
VENUWORKS or by contract, in its discretion. VENUWORKS shall review and coordinate
exterior crowd management and traffic control with appropriate local authorities.
3.3.12 Licenses and Permits. VENUWORKS shall obtain and maintain all licenses and permits
necessary for management and operation of the Facility, subject to the local procedures for
the granting of such licenses and permits.
3.3.13 Revenues; Bank Accounts and Payment of Operating Expenses. VENUWORKS shall
be responsible for the collection of all Revenues and payment of Operating Expenses, as
defined in Exhibit A, including payment and remittance of applicable sales taxes. As used
herein, "Revenue" is defined as the total amount received by VENUWORKS or any other
person or entity operating on VENUWORKS' behalf from third parties, directly or indirectly
arising out of or connected with and on behalf of the Facility, including without limitation,
transactions for cash, credit and credit card sales, less applicable sales taxes.
3.3.13.1 VENUWORKS, together with CLIENT, shall maintain commercial bank
accounts in the City of Davenport Iowa under the federal identification number of the
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CLIENT, which shall be for the exclusive use of (i) Revenues from the sale of tickets to
events at the Facility (“the Box Office Account”), and (ii) all other receipts and
disbursements related to this Agreement (“the Operating Account”). Revenues from
the sale of tickets to events at the Facility shall be deposited by VENUWORKS in the
Box Office Account.
3.3.13.2 After payment from such ticket sales Revenues of all event-related
expenses, and no later than thirty days after the end of the event, VENUWORKS shall
transfer the remaining event ticket sales Revenues to the CLIENT Operating Account.
3.3.13.3 All other Revenues generated by use of the Facility and collected by
VENUWORKS shall be deposited in the Operating Account. VENUWORKS is
authorized to make disbursements from the Box Office Account to promoters or
performers in any amount due the performer or promoter as per contracts with
them, and to pay budgeted Operating Expenses, with the City, from the Operating
Account through the CLIENT AP system. CLIENT shall be authorized at any time, to
obtain information and records from the bank concerning such accounts and to
inspect the same. It shall be an Event of Default, as defined below, entitling CLIENT
to terminate this Agreement, if VENUWORKS withdraws any money from the
Operating Account or the Box Office Account except in accordance with this
Agreement. Interest accrued in these accounts shall be revenue to the Facility and
belong to CLIENT.
3.3.14 Petty Cash and Change Funds: VENUWORKS and CLIENT agree that any and all petty
cash and change funds shall belong to the CLIENT. These funds will be returned to the
CLIENT at the end of the contract term.
3.3.15 Cash Discrepancies: VENUWORKS will be responsible for any cash discrepancies
resulting from errors made in making change at cash sale points.
3.3.16 Staffing: VENUWORKS shall be responsible for supervision and direction of all
personnel staffing at the Facility. All Facility staff will be in the employment of VENUWORKS.
All expenses associated with the employment of staff will be considered operating expenses
of the Facility. Pre-employment and relocation expenses must be pre-approved by CLIENT.
CLIENT has the right to participate in the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of the
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Executive Director of the Facility, including the creation of a recruiting task force to work
with VENUWORKS in the hiring process. CLIENT shall interview and have final approval prior
to the hiring of any candidate presented by VENUWORKS as the new Executive Director of
the Facility.
3.3.17 Additional Duties. VENUWORKS shall also be required to provide, on a timely basis,
information, data, and solutions to project issues as may be reasonably requested by
CLIENT, together with such other services consistent herewith as CLIENT may reasonably
require.
3.3.18 Use of CLIENT Equipment. VENUWORKS will use equipment at the Facility in
performance of its obligations hereunder, in accordance with conditions set forward by
CLIENT. From time to time, CLIENT and VENUWORKS may conduct an inventory of Facility
equipment to be used by VENUWORKS during this Agreement.
3.4 Written Powers Reserved to CLIENT. CLIENT shall have right of prior written approval in
connection with the following:
(a) The Annual Budget; and
(b) The Business Plan, as defined below; and
(c) Any proposed naming rights sponsorship; and
(d) Any expenditure for personnel or equipment in excess of budget; and
(e) VENUWORKS’ proposed candidate for Executive Director.
As used herein the phrase “CLIENT approval” shall mean approval by the Board of Directors
of CLIENT or the CLIENT Executive Committee, if expressly authorized to grant each approval
by the CLIENT Board of Directors.
3.5 Relationship of Parties. VENUWORKS is an independent contractor of CLIENT and shall not be
deemed to be an employee, joint venturer, or partner of CLIENT except for those matters
which are specifically addressed in this Agreement.
3.6 Business Plan. Each year, VENUWORKS shall submit to CLIENT a complete business plan (the
"Business Plan") to be adopted by CLIENT and followed by VENUWORKS. The Business Plan
shall be subject to the prior written approval of CLIENT. The Business Plan shall be a
marketing plan and a projection of Revenues and Operating Expenses for the following fiscal
year and shall include an analysis of the basis and assumptions underlying each line item of
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Revenues and Operating Expenses. VENUWORKS shall submit a Business Plan on an annual
basis and shall deliver the same to CLIENT simultaneously with the delivery of the Annual
Budget. The Business Plan shall in no way become a performance obligation for either CLIENT
or VENUWORKS but serve as a management blueprint to monitor VENUWORKS' performance.
3.7 Relationship with CLIENT: VENUWORKS shall provide all of its Management Services in a
manner which shall ensure full compliance with all CLIENT requirements.
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ARTICLE 4
ANNUAL BUDGET
4.1 Delivery of Budget On a date to be determined by CLIENT each year during the term and
any renewal term of this Agreement thereafter, VENUWORKS shall submit to CLIENT a proposed
annual operating budget for the ensuing year, listing all projected Revenues and Operating
Expenses by category, broken down by month, with explanations and assumptions for each
Revenue and Operating Expense line item. The proposed annual budget shall include a proposed
rent structure for events proposed to take place in the Facility for the ensuing year.
4.2 Review of Budget. The proposed annual budget shall be reviewed by CLIENT in accordance
with CLIENT’S budget development schedule. Upon approval by CLIENT, the proposed annual
budget shall become the final annual budget (the "Annual Budget") for the year. If CLIENT objects
to the proposed annual budget or any part thereof, VENUWORKS shall be obligated to promptly
respond to each such objection and revise the proposed annual budget in connection therewith.
4.3 Revision of Annual Budget. VENUWORKS and CLIENT may revise the Annual Budget at any
time by mutual written agreement.
4.4 Certified Statements. VENUWORKS shall deliver to CLIENT, within twenty (20) days after the
end of each calendar month and within forty-five (45) days after the end of each fiscal year, a true
and correct statement, certified as true and correct by VENUWORKS Facility Executive Director, of
all Revenues and Operating Expenses of the preceding calendar month and fiscal year, together
with any reasonable supporting documentation requested by CLIENT. VENUWORKS shall provide
an accounting of each event held at the Facility in said monthly reports for the preceding calendar
month.
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ARTICLE 5
THE MANAGEMENT FEES
5.1 Base Management Fee. For the period beginning with the Commencement Date, and
continuing through year one of the Agreement, CLIENT shall pay VENUWORKS a base management
fee of $7,500 (Seven thousand five hundred) per month. This sum shall be fixed for the three year
term of this agreement. The Base Management Fee may be increased by a percentage equal to the
increase in the Consumer Price Index for the previous year for any renewal term. Payments for
Base Management Fees will be due to VENUWORKS by the 15th day of the month following the
month for which the management fee is earned.
5.2 Variable Management Fee: CLIENT shall pay to VENUWORKS a Variable Management Fee,
over and above the Base Management Fee, equal to 5% of revenues excluding ticket sales and
City grants or subsidies. The Variable Management Fee for any given year shall not exceed
$200,000.00 (two hundred thousand dollars). VENUWORKS shall, on a monthly basis, provide an
accounting of said gross revenue to the satisfaction of CLIENT, and shall be entitled to payment
of its Variable Management Fee immediately thereafter.
5.3 Financial Guarantee: VENUWORKS will provide a limited guarantee for the annual net
operating income against the Approved Budget for each fiscal year (as described in Article 4).
The net operating income is defined as the difference between total revenues and total
expenses prior to management fees/commissions, and prior to any non-operating expenses not
previously listed in the Annual Budget assigned by the CLIENT. In the event the net operating
income fails to achieve the budgeted amount for a given fiscal year, VENUWORKS will refund
100% of the shortfall, not to exceed 35% of the total variable management fees accrued for the
year. VENUWORKS shall have no obligation to fund operating expenses.
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ARTICLE 6
PAYMENT OF MANAGEMENT FEES,
AND OPERATING EXPENSES
6.1 Deposit of Funds. On the first business day of each month during the term and any renewal
term of this Agreement, CLIENT will deposit the following sums into the CLIENT Operating Account:
(a) an amount equal to the estimated deficit, if any, as defined below, for such month
as set forth in the Annual Budget.
6.2 Management Fees VENUWORKS will invoice CLIENT and CLIENT will, within fifteen (15)
days, pay VENUWORKS all management fees payable with respect to the current calendar month.
6.3 Insufficient Funds. VENUWORKS and CLIENT will mutually determine a minimum balance
that must be maintained in the VENUWORKS Operating Account. On an annual basis, VENUWORKS
and CLIENT will review balances in the bank accounts and determine if excess funds should be
transferred to the CLIENT. In the event that the VENUWORKS Operating Account is insufficient to
cover upcoming settlement costs or payroll, then the deficiency shall be paid by CLIENT into the
Operating Account not later than ten (10) working days after the CLIENT is notified in writing.
6.4 Monthly Meetings. Representatives of VENUWORKS' on-site management and the CLIENT
shall meet each month to review revenues and operating expenses for the prior calendar month.
VENUWORKS corporate representatives shall meet quarterly with the CLIENT to monitor
performance and discuss operations.
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ARTICLE 7
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
7.1 Representation of CLIENT. CLIENT hereby represents and warrants to VENUWORKS, as an
inducement to VENUWORKS entering into this Agreement; (1) that it is CLIENT'S intent that the
Facility will be permitted to be open to the paying public on a daily basis in a manner consistent
with industry practices, (2) that the CLIENT has sufficient authority to enter into this Agreement;
and (3) that CLIENT possess the resources and fundraising capabilities to ensure the on-going
financial support of the Facility operation.
7.2 Representation of VENUWORKS. VENUWORKS hereby represents and warrants to CLIENT
on its own behalf and on behalf of its shareholders, officers, directors and employees, that
VENUWORKS is fully capable of providing services as outlined in this Agreement.
7.3 Standard of Operation. VENUWORKS represents and warrants to CLIENT that it shall
maintain efficient and high quality operation at the Facility comparable to other similar facilities and
containing facilities similar to those of the Facility.
7.4 Accounting Records, Reports and Practices.
7.4.1 Maintain Records. VENUWORKS shall maintain accounting records relating to the
Facility using accounting practices in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied.
7.4.2 Internal Financial Controls. VENUWORKS shall establish internal financial control
policies and practices which are in accordance with generally accepted standards in
the industry and reasonably acceptable to CLIENT.
7.4.3 CLIENT Access. CLIENT shall have unlimited access to all accounting records and
supporting documentation of VENUWORKS relating to the Facility during the term
and any renewal term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years
thereafter. Such right to access shall be exercised in a reasonable manner.
7.5 Default, Right to Cure. It shall be an event of default ("Event of Default") hereunder if either
party hereto:
(i) fails to pay or deposit sums due by one party to the other within seven (7) days after
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written notice by the other of such failure, or (ii) fails to perform or comply with any other
obligation of such party hereunder within thirty (30) days after written notice by the other
of such failure (which notice shall specify, in sufficient detail, the specific circumstances so
as to give the defaulting party adequate notice and the opportunity to cure the same);
provided however, that if the default is of a nature that it cannot be cured within thirty (30)
days, then the defaulting party shall not be deemed in default hereunder if it commences to
cure the default within ten (10) days after the effective date of the notice of such default
and diligently proceeds to cure such default within ninety (90) days after the effective date
of notice.
7.6 Termination Without Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement within one
hundred twenty (120) days after the effective date of such notice.
7.7 Termination for Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement if the other is in default,
and has not met the deadlines for curing, or undertaking steps to cure the default, as
described in Section 7.5 of this Agreement. In the event of default, the non-defaulting party
shall provide the defaulting party with five (5) business days of its intention to terminate the
Agreement due to the uncured default. In the event of early termination for any reason,
CLIENT shall pay to VENUWORKS all amounts owing hereunder and accrued through the
date of termination.
7.6 Jurisdiction. The parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts sitting in Scott County with
respect to any claim or proceeding arising out of or related to this Agreement.
7.8 Insurance.
7.8.1 Employment Matters. In connection with the employment of its employees,
VENUWORKS shall pay all applicable social security, re-employment, worker's compensation or
other employment taxes or contributions of insurance and shall comply with all federal and state
laws and regulations relating to employment generally, minimum wages, social security, re-
employment insurance and workers' compensation. VENUWORKS shall indemnify and hold
harmless the CLIENT from all costs, expenses, claims or damages resulting from any failure of
VENUWORKS to comply with this Section.
7.8.2 Insurance Requirements:
7.8.2.1 Workers Compensation Insurance: VENUWORKS shall purchase and
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maintain during this contract, workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with state statutory
requirements and employer’s liability insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 per accident
and per employee for bodily injury.
7.8.2.2 General Liability Insurance: VENUWORKS shall maintain during this
contract, commercial general liability insurance including liquor liability insurance on a per
occurrence basis with limits of liability not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 in
aggregate for Bodily Injury, Personal Injury, and Property Damage. Policy coverage shall include
Premises and Operations, Products and Completed Operations, less inclusive and no more
restrictive than the coverage provided by a standard Commercial General Liability Policy form (ISO
CG0001) with standard Bodily Injury and Property Damage exclusions, and standard Personal and
Advertising Injury exclusions. Any additional exclusion shall be clearly identified on the Certificate
of Insurance and shall be subject to the approval of CLIENT and VENUWORKS. The insurance
required by this contract shall be written on non-assessable insurance companies licensed to do
business in the State of Iowa and currently rated “A-” or better by the A.M. Best Company.
7.8.2.3 Automobile Liability Insurance: VENUWORKS shall purchase and maintain
during this Agreement, automobile liability insurance on a per occurrence basis with either a
combined limit of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
Coverage shall include any owned, all hired and non-owned motor vehicles used in the
performance of this contract by VENUWORKS or its employees. The insurance required by this
contract shall be written on non-assessable insurance companies licensed to do business as an
admitted carrier in the State of Iowa and currently rated “A” or better by the A.M. Best Company.
7.8.2.4 Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance: VENUWORKS shall purchase and
maintain during this Agreement an umbrella and excess insurance policy on a per occurrence basis
with limits of liability of not less than $5 million per occurrence / $5 million in aggregate. Any
umbrella and excess insurance shall be written on a per occurrence basis on a pay-on behalf form
providing the same coverage and endorsements required of the primary policies.
7.8.2.5 Property Insurance: CLIENT will maintain property insurance coverage on
the Facility itself. VENUWORKS shall assume all risks for loss of or damage to its own property at
the Facility and VENUWORKS may maintain such insurance, at its sole expense, as it deems
necessary to protect its own property.
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7.8.2.6 Subcontractors: VENUWORKS shall require all its subcontractors who
perform work and / or services under this contract to meet appropriate insurance requirements as
reasonably required by CLIENT
7.8.2.7 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention: Any policy deductible or self-
insured retention must be declared on the Certificate of Insurance and shall be subject to the
approval of the CLIENT.
7.8.2.8 Reserved.
7.8.2.9 Proof of Insurance: VENUWORKS shall furnish CLIENT with Certificates of
Insurance and a copy of the policies if requested by CLIENT. The name of the project or contract
shall be listed on the certificates of insurance along with any deductible or self-insured retention.
Before commencing any performance under this Contract, VENUWORKS shall deliver all the
Certificates of Insurance to CLIENT certifying that the policies stipulated above are in full force and
effect. All insurance shall remain in effect during the life of the contract.
7.8.3 Insurance Cancellation or Material Change Notice: The certificates of insurance shall
state that the insurance company will provide thirty (30) days written notice prior to cancellation or
non-renewal. The notice will be sent by VENUWORKS to the CLIENT, via standard or electronic mail.
7.8.4 Reserved.
7.8.5 Cooperation: Each party agrees to cooperate fully with the other in promptly
providing such insurance underwriting and other information as may be necessary or appropriate to
obtaining and maintaining the insurance described herein. The parties further agree to cooperate
with the insurance companies and agents by responding promptly to their reasonable requests.
7.8.6 Releases: VENUWORKS and CLIENT expressly waive all rights and claims they may
have against the other, their subsidiaries and affiliates for loss or damage arising or resulting from
the operation at the Facility caused by fire or other perils, but only to the extent covered by
insurance. Each insurance policy procured by VENUWORKS and CLIENT shall affirmatively state that
it will not be invalidated because the insured waived its rights of recovery against any party prior to
the occurrence of a loss.
7.8.7 Crime Insurance. During the term of this Agreement VENUWORKS shall maintain
Crime Insurance, with an insurer acceptable to CLIENT (such acceptance by CLIENT not to be
unreasonably withheld or delayed), providing at least the following coverage in at least the amounts
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set forth below for each coverage:
(a) Employee Dishonesty - $500,000;
(b) Depositor's Forgery - $500,000;
(c) Money & Securities - $500,000 (each, "Inside" and "Outside")
(d) Computer Theft - $500,000;
(e) Wire Transfer Fraud - $500,000;
provided, however, that if such coverage is provided on a "blanket" limit basis, a blanket limit of
$500,000 shall be considered to be sufficient to comply with this provision. The policy shall include
an endorsement providing that any "employee" of VENUWORKS shall not be deemed to also be an
"employee" of CLIENT for purposes of the coverage afforded under the Employee Dishonesty
coverage part.
CLIENT shall be a Loss Payee (as its interests may appear) under such policy, which policy
shall be written to apply to the Crime exposures arising under or in connection with this Agreement,
and not to any other unrelated Crime exposures incurred by VENUWORKS or CLIENT under any
other similar agreements or otherwise.
7.8.8 Insurance Cost: The cost of providing insurance hereunder shall be an Operating
Expense, regardless of which party procures the coverage.
7.8.9 Insurance Terms. Insurance terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall be
interpreted consistent with insurance industry usage.
7.8.10 Tort Liability Limit Insurance referenced in this Agreement, except Workers
Compensation/Employers Liability, shall list both VENUWORKS and CLIENT as named insureds.
7.9 Hold Harmless. VENUWORKS shall indemnify and save harmless CLIENT, its officers,
directors, trustees, its agents, representatives and any affiliated or related entities, from all liability
arising out of the negligent acts or omissions of VENUWORKS.
7.10 Damage to and Destruction of the Facility. If all or part of the Facility is rendered unusable by
damage from fire and other casualty which, in the reasonable opinion of CLIENT, cannot be
substantially repaired under applicable laws and governmental regulations within 180 days from the
date of such casualty (employing normal construction methods without overtime or other
premium), then CLIENT shall notify VENUWORKS thereof. In such case, either CLIENT or
VENUWORKS may elect to terminate this Agreement as of the date of such casualty by written
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notice delivered to the other not more than 60 days after receipt by VENUWORKS of CLIENT’S
notice concerning the reconstruction.
7.11 Employees.
7.11.1 Employees of VENUWORKS. All persons engaged at the Facility in operating any of
the services hereunder shall be the sole and exclusive employees of VENUWORKS and shall be paid
by VENUWORKS, except for those individuals employed or utilized by subcontractors of
VENUWORKS, as provided for in this Agreement but in no event deemed an employee of CLIENT. In
connection with the employment of its employees, VENUWORKS shall pay all applicable social
security, reemployment insurance, worker's compensation or other employment taxes or
contributions to insurance plans, and retirement benefits, and shall comply with all federal and
state laws and regulations relating to employment generally, minimum wages, social security,
reemployment insurance and worker's compensation, and shall defend, indemnify and save CLIENT
harmless from any responsibility therefore. VENUWORKS shall comply with all applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations including, without limitation, those pertaining to human rights and non-
discrimination. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, this Agreement
may be canceled or terminated by CLIENT for a violation of this paragraph.
7.11.2 Employee Expense . All costs of employment of Facility employees incurred by
VENUWORKS shall be an operating expense of the Facility. CLIENT and VENUWORKS will work
together to assure a positive and productive working environment at the Facility.
7.11.3 Employee Standards. VENUWORKS will employ trained and neatly uniformed
employees and said employees shall conduct themselves at all times in a proper and respectful
manner. Any dismissal shall be in accordance with VENUWORKS' corporate policy and applicable
federal, state or local laws which may be in effect and, further, shall be in compliance with
applicable union or labor organizational agreements which may be in effect at the time of said
dismissal and VENUWORKS shall defend, indemnify and save CLIENT harmless from any claim, cause
of action, expense (including attorneys' fees) lost, cost or damage of any kind or nature arising there
from, except in the case of express written direction from CLIENT.
7.12 Availability of Facility. VENUWORKS agrees that, except as a result of full or partial
destruction of the Facility, the Facility will be made available for all events scheduled therein and
VENUWORKS agrees to defend, indemnify and save CLIENT harmless from and against any and all
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claims, causes of action, expenses (including attorneys' fees) losses, costs and damages arising from
the failure of the Facility to be available in the condition necessary for the conduct of such events
for scheduled events due to the negligence or willful misconduct of VENUWORKS, its agents,
servants, employees or contractors of any tier, and in such case, VENUWORKS shall pay to CLIENT
the estimated Revenues, less Operating Expenses, for such event within five (5) days after the event
was to have taken place.
7.13 No Payment by CLIENT. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or exhibits hereto to the
contrary, CLIENT shall not be obligated to reimburse VENUWORKS as Operating Expenses or
otherwise for costs and expenses (including attorneys, fees) for litigation which is covered by
VENUWORKS' defense and indemnification obligations set forth in Sections 7.12 and 7.13 above.
7.14 Reserved.
7.15 Compliance with Laws. VENUWORKS will comply with all federal, state and local ordinances,
statutes, rules and regulations as they relate to the operation of the Facility. VENUWORKS' failure
to comply with such ordinances, statutes, rules and regulations relating to the Facility shall be an
Event of Default under this Agreement and shall entitle CLIENT to terminate this Agreement
pursuant to the provisions of Section 7.5 hereof. VENUWORKS agrees that it shall not be entitled to
claim litigation costs (including attorneys' fees) as Operating Expenses pursuant to Subparagraph (1)
of Exhibit A with regard to its rules and obligation to comply with ordinances, statutes, and
regulations as set forth herein.
7.16 Non-waiver. The failure of either party at any time to enforce a provision of this Agreement
shall in no way constitute a waiver of the provision, nor in any way affect the validity of this
Agreement or any part hereof, or the right of such party thereafter to enforce each and every
provision hereof.
7.17 Amendment. The parties may amend this Agreement only by written agreement executed by
the parties.
7.18 Choice of Law. The laws of the State of Iowa shall govern the rights and obligations of the
parties under this Agreement.
7.19 Severability. Any provision of this Agreement decreed invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction shall not invalidate the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
7.20 Notices. Any notice required herein shall be in writing and shall be deemed effective and
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received (a) upon personal delivery; (b) five (5) days after deposit in the United States mail, certified
mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; or (c) one (1) business day after deposit with a
national overnight air courier, fees prepaid, to VENUWORKS or CLIENT at the following addresses:
If to CLIENT: Attention: Chief Financial Officer
City of Davenport
226 West Fourth Street
Davenport, Iowa 52801
If to VENUWORKS: VenuWorks of Davenport, LLC
1615 Golden Aspen Dr, Suite 107
Ames, IA 50010
Attention: CEO
Either party may designate an additional or another representative or address for notices
upon giving notice to the other party pursuant to this paragraph. For the purposes of this
Agreement, "business day" shall mean a day which is not a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday of
the United States of America.
7.21 Representatives. CLIENT’S representative to VENUWORKS in connection with Facility
operations shall be the Chief Financial Officer or his/her designee, and the VENUWORKS
representative shall be VENUWORKS' on-site Executive Director at the Facility.
7.22 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be obligated to perform hereunder, and neither shall be
deemed to be in default, if performance is prevented by fire, earthquake, flood, act of God, riot, civil
commotion or other matter or condition of like nature, including the unavailability of sufficient fuel
or energy to operate the Facility, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation or order of any public or
military authority stemming from the existence of economic controls, riot, hostilities, war or
governmental law and regulations.
7.23 Labor Dispute. In the event of a labor dispute which results in a strike, picket or boycott
affecting the Facility or the services described in this Agreement, VENUWORKS shall not be deemed
to be in default or to have breached any part of this Agreement.
7.24 Reserved
7.25 Integration. This Agreement and all appendices and exhibits hereto embody the entire
agreement of the parties relating to the services to be provided hereunder. There are no promises,
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terms, conditions or obligations other than those contained herein, and this Agreement shall
supersede all previous communications, representations or agreements, either oral or written,
between the parties hereto.
Exhibits hereby integrated hereto are:
Exhibit A: Operating Expenses
Exhibit B: VenuWorks FY2027 Proposal for Management
If the terms of this Agreement and any exhibit are inconsistent, the terms of the Agreement shall
control.
7.26 Section Headings. Section headings in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall
have no effect on the interpretation of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day
and year first above written.
For CLIENT
BY DATE
Its_________________________________________
For VENUWORKS
By: Steven L. Peters DATE
Its: President
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EXHIBIT A
Operating Expenses
The term “Operating Expenses” shall mean the following and shall be, in all cases, subject to the
Annual Budget:
• On-the-job payroll cost, including wages paid to employees and the cost of paid holidays,
vacations, severance benefits, sick leave and other compensation and benefits; cost of
training; payroll processing costs;
• Employer contribution costs in relation to employees carried on the on-the-job payroll
mentioned in the foregoing clause (a), of every nature whatsoever, including but not
limited to, social security, reemployment insurance, benefits for:
• Medical and hospital care, disability, death, termination, retirement or pension, or
insurance or annuity contracts to provide any of the foregoing and all payments, other
than those referred to in the foregoing clause (a), required under any collective
bargaining agreement to which VenuWorks is a party, or under any state or federal law or
any regulations promulgated thereunder;
• Cost of medical and security examination for employees on the on-the-job payroll;
• Cost of purchasing, renting, maintaining and cleaning uniforms;
• Cost of equipment, materials and supplies, including the cost of installation thereof;
• Cost of insurance, required bonding, permits, licenses and fees;
• Cost of property, business, privilege, sales and all taxes;
• Cost of marketing, promotions, advertising, and employee travel & training;
• Cost of necessary outside professional services, upon prior written approval by the client;
• Cost of the commodities, (i.e. Foodstuffs purchased for resale to the public);
• Cost of utilities;
• Litigation expenses or other costs (including attorneys’ fees) incurred on behalf of the
facility;
• Management fees;
• Cost of installation of additional equipment and replacements thereof;
• Cost of ordinary maintenance and repair of the facility and the equipment, and ordinary
housekeeping;
• All costs related to VenuWorks corporate staff travel, lodging, and supply costs incurred in
connection with servicing the client’s needs at location.
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City of Davenport
Department: Information Technology Action / Date
Contact Info: Michael Boddicker | 563-888-2162 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a payment of $258,339.43 to Tyler Technologies, Inc of Plano, Texas for
the annual licensing and support of the Munis software system. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
Munis is the primary financial software used by the City of Davenport. The software requires a
yearly contract for support and licensing. The contract supplies the City with the appropriate
licensing for vital human resources management, payroll, account payable, and accounts
receivable.
Attachments:
1. Agreement
AMENDMENT
This amendment (“Amendment”) is effective as of the date of signature of the last party to sign as
indicated below (“Amendment Effective Date”), by and between Tyler Technologies, Inc. with offices at
One Tyler Drive, Yarmouth, Maine 04096 (“Tyler”) and the City of Davenport, Iowa, with offices at 226
4th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801 (“Client”).
WHEREAS, Tyler and Client are parties to an agreement dated August 16, 2007 (“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Tyler and Client desire to amend the terms of the Agreement as provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises hereinafter contained, Tyler and Client agree
as follows:
1. Ongoing maintenance and support fees under the Agreement, except those for Tyler Hub and
Tyler Content Manager SE, will be invoiced as follows:
• $134,143.86 on November 1, 2026 for the period November 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027;
• $211,276.58 on July 1, 2027 for the period July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028;
• Thereafter, on July 1 for the period July 1 – June 30
2. Tyler Hub and Tyler Content Manager SE. Ongoing maintenance and support fees under the
Agreement for Tyler Hub and Tyler Content Manager SE will be invoiced as follows:
• $10,948.59 on October 14, 2026 for the period October 14, 2026 – June 30, 2027;
• $16,229.67 on July 1, 2027 for the period July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028;
• Thereafter, on July 1 for the period July 1 – June 30
3. Ongoing fees for Tyler Systems Management services will be invoiced as follows:
• $30,833.18 on July 1, 2027 for the period July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028
4. This Amendment shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the Agreement.
5. Except as expressly indicated in this Amendment, all other terms and conditions of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the dates set forth
below.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. City of Davenport, Iowa
By: By:
Name: Name:
Title: Title:
Date: Date:
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City of Davenport
Department: Library Action / Date
Contact Info: Jeff Collins | 563-328-6850 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution awarding a contract for the Fairmount Library Carpet Replacement Project to Home
+ FloorShow, of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $120,391, CIP #23108. [Ward 1]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
An Invitation to Bid was issued on May 13, 2026, and sent to contractors. On June 4, 2026, the
Purchasing Division opened and read four (4) responsive and responsible bids. See attached bid
tab. Home +FloorShow of Dubuque, Iowa, was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
This contract ncludes the removal and replacement of carpet at the Fairmount Library located at
3000 North Fairmount Street.
Funding for this project is from CIP #23108 | Library Branches Carpet Replacement.
Attachments:
1. Bid Tab
2. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION awarding a contract for the Fairmount Library Carpet Replacement Project to Home +
FloorShow, of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $120,391, CIP #23108.
WHEREAS, the City needs to contract for the Fairmount Library Carpet Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, Home + FloorShow of Dubuque, Iowa, was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a contract
for the Fairmount Library Carpet Replacement Project is hereby awarded to Home + FloorShow, of
Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of $120,391, CIP #23108.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Information Technology Action / Date
Contact Info: Michael Boddicker | 563-888-2162 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a payment to GuidePoint Security of Reston, Virginia, in the amount of
$360,055.23 for CrowdStrike software and SIEM licensing for the period July 7, 2026, through
July 7, 2028, using OMNIA Partners contract #R240303. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
This purchase utilizes OMNIA Partners contract #R240303. OMNIA Partners is a cooperative
purchasing program that provides access to group purchasing contracts with leading national
suppliers, allowing for a streamlined procurement process for thousands of products and
services. Carahsoft Technology Corp of Reston, Virginia, was awarded OMNIA Partners contract
#R240303 for Software Solutions and Services via a competitive procurement process.
GuidePoint Security is an authorized reseller under this contract.
This is a co-term renewal for the CrowdStrike platform to align renewal with the City’s fiscal
year in July instead of the previous renewal timeframe of November. The term will be for the
period of July 7, 2026, to July 7, 2028. This also includes licensing for the CrowdStrike SIEM
(log management platform).
Funding for this purchase is from account 50450530-560530 | IT Software.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving a payment to GuidePoint Security of Reston, Virginia, in the amount of
$360,055.23 for CrowdStrike software and SIEM licensing for the period July 7, 2026, through July 7, 2028,
using OMNIA Partners contract #R240303.
WHEREAS, the City needs to renew the CrowdStrike software and SIEM licensing and align renewal with
the fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, Carahsoft Technology Corp of Reston, Virginia, was awarded OMNIA Partners contract
#R240303 via a competitive procurement process, and
WHEREAS, GuidePoint Security of Reston, Virginia, is named as an authorized reseller by Carahsoft
Technology Corp under OMNIA Partners contract #R240303.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that a payment
to GuidePoint Security of Reston, Virginia, in the amount of $360,055.23 for CrowdStrike software and
SIEM licensing for the period July 7, 2026, through July 7, 2028, using OMNIA Partners contract #R240303
is hereby approved.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
City of Davenport
Department: Human Resources Action / Date
Contact Info: Alison Fleming | 563-326-7750 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving the renewal of general and auto liability, property, and workers'
compensation insurance with multiple insurance companies and related professional services for
FY 2027 in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000, based on staff estimates and in accordance
with the Schedule of Insurance In Force, and authorizing the Human Resources Director to
execute any related documents. [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
The City has established a Risk Management Fund to account for liability, property, and
workers’ compensation insurance premiums, claims, and administrative costs for the Risk
Management program. The strategy of this program is to procure insurance policies to protect
against catastrophic losses and to self-insure for claims up to a specific stop-loss amount for
each type of coverage.
It has been the practice of the City of Davenport to partner with Arthur J. Gallagher to serve as
the agent/broker for property and liability insurance policies. Arthur J. Gallagher is paid through
a series of policy commissions. The role of the agent/broker is to make recommendations for
policy enhancements and to negotiate with the various insurance markets on the City’s behalf.
The goal is to find the most cost-effective coverage to minimize overall risk exposure with
stable insurance firms capable of handling the specialized needs of a municipal government.
Additionally, the City of Davenport is partnering with Assured Partners as the agent/broker for
workers’ compensation excess coverage. Assured Partners is also paid through policy
commissions.
The overall premiums grew this year from $2,447,451 to $2,563,306, which is an increase of
4.73% over expiring. As outlined below, this amount is impacted by annual premium increases
and enhanced coverage in certain areas. The schedule of insurance policies in force is indicated
in the included document labeled “FY27 Schedule of Insurance in Force.”
The City’s property insurance premium with CHUBB Insurance is down 15.39%. This decrease is
due to a reduction in City-owned property. The City has focused on ensuring that the property
listings for renewal are up-to-date and adequately reflect the property exposure to insure. As
has become industry standard, this policy maintains a 1% property value deductible for a wind/
hail peril. The City has added a separate policy with Lloyd’s of London to reduce the 1%
wind/hail deductible down to $100,000 on three property locations: the Public Works
buildings/contents on 46th Street, the Water Pollution Control Plant buildings/contents on
Concord Street, and the Public Works buildings/contents on Marquette Street. Additionally, the
overall loss limit was increased from $300 million to $350 million with no increase in premium.
The liability insurance premium with PESLIC is up 10.52% over the expiring premium. This is in
line with market increases and is driven by tort reform, as well as national trends related to
large jury awards and settlements.To reach the desired level of coverage, the City has added a
$5 million excess liability policy, for a total coverage level of $20 million. The deductible for
liability losses remains at $500,000. Under this same policy, the large fire trucks maintain their
own coverage with a separate $250,000 deductible.
The cyber liability insurance will be placed with a different carrier, and with the addition of an
excess cyber liability policy, the coverage will increase from a $3 million limit to a $10 million
limit at a 13.82% reduction in premium. This coverage meets/exceeds the recommendations
given by the IT Director and Cyber broker.
The City’s excess workers’ compensation policy was renewed with a guaranteed rate for the
next two fiscal years, which includes an 8.55% increase due to an overall increase in payroll.
Finally, the City continues to have favorable premiums for flood coverage for various City-
owned buildings due to an updated rating system being used by FEMA. The flood insurance
coverage limits have remained the same with mostly flat premiums. There is excess flood
insurance coverage on three properties: the Freight House, Union Station, and Modern
Woodmen Ballpark. The coverage levels remain the same with a 25% reduction in premium
over the expiring coverage.
The included document labeled “FY27 Year Over Year Comparison” displays the year-over-year
premium comparisons for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. FY27 Schedule of Insurance in Force PDF
3. FY27 Year Over Year Comparison PDF
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving the renewal of general and auto liability, property, and workers’ compensation
insurance with multiple insurance companies and related professional services for FY 2027 in an
amount not to exceed $2,600,000, based on staff estimates and confirmed in accordance with the
Schedule of Insurance in Force, and authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute any related
documents.
WHEREAS, the City of Davenport must renew various insurance coverages effective July 1, 2026, for
FY 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that the
renewal of general and auto liability, property, and workers’ compensation insurance with multiple
insurance companies and related professional services for FY 2027 in an amount not to exceed
$2,600,000, based on staff estimates and confirmed in accordance with the Schedule of Insurance in
Force, is hereby approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Human Resources Director is hereby authorized to execute any
related documents.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF DAVENPORT
SCHEDULE OF INSURANCE IN FORCE
JULY 1, 2026 thru JULY 1, 2027*
* Unless otherwise noted
PREMIUM COINSURANCE OR
COVERAGE COMPANY FY2027 POLICY NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE AMOUNT OF COVERAGE DEDUCTIBLE
PROPERTY
City Buildings Federal Insurance Co. of CHUBB $649,983 36055465 7/1/2027 $350,000,000 $100,000 AOP/1% W/H
Contents & Fixed Equipment Federal Insurance Co. of CHUBB Included Above " " Included Above $100,000
Stored Vehicles Federal Insurance Co. of CHUBB Included Above " " Included Above $100,000
Wind/Hail Dedutible Buyback Lloyd's of London $26,645 TBD 7/1/2027 $100,000 *
Boiler & Machinery Cincinnati Insurance Company $29,364 BEP2664904 7/1/2027 $25,000,000 $25,000
Transit Center Selective Insurance Co. of SC $20,386 S 2618702 7/1/2027 $7,000,000 $5,000/1% W/H
Hull Physical Damage Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $33,277 13S3915118 7/1/2027 $178,182 $10,000
Fire Boat House Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $9,179 ZPD31M6648A18 7/1/2027 $250,000 $25,000
Fire Truck Physical Damage Coverage PESLIC Included Below 64-A3-EX-0000060-00 7/1/2027 Actual Cash Value $250,000
Excess Flood Insurance Hamilton Select $75,846 TBD 7/1/2027 $3,000,000 $500,000
Active Shooter-Malicious Attack Hiscox | Underwriter: Lloyds of London $55,377 UTS2563929.25 7/1/2027 $3,000,000 No Deductible
Fine Arts XL Catlin $15,500 UMA0031126SP24A 7/1/2027 20,000,000 $2,500/$5,000
Mississippi Lofts Equipment Breakdown The Hartford Steam Boiler $1,971 FBP2352869 11/10/2027 $19,320,000 $1,000
Flood (various locations) NFIP/Selective est. $58,143 Various Various Various Various
LIABILITY
$5M GL/LAW/EBL/TERRORISM PESLIC $628,407 64-A3-EX-0000060-00 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 $500,000
Public Officials (City) PESLIC Included Above " " Included Above $500,000
Claims Handling E&O PESLIC Included Above " " Included Above $500,000
$5M Excess Liability Gemini Insurance Company $282,590 XPE0000388-00 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
$5M Excess Liability Vantage Risk Speciality Insurance Co. $181,413 AUR-PE-002025-01 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
$5M Excess Liability StarStone Specialty $116,064 TBD 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
Airport Liability Commerce & Industry Ins Co. $8,817 AP003790418 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
Employee Dishonesty/Crime Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $4,184 106682997 7/1/2027 $1,000,000 $10,000
Public Official Bond | R. Woolam Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $5,436 106684017 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
Public Offical Bond | B. Gerlach Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $5,738 107417772 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
Public Official Bond | B. Conger Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $5,436 108226903 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
Drone Liaiblity Cincinnati Speciality Underwriters $929 171840 7/1/2027 $1,000,000 $1,000
Cyber Liability Homeland Ins Co./Resilience $91,833 W25630180101 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 $100,000
$5M Excess Cyber Liability Crum & Forster $43,398 TBD 7/1/2027 $5,000,000 No Deductible
Liquor Liability Illinois Casualty Company $1,476 LL106634 7/1/2027 $1,000,000 No Deductible
Medical Professional Liability | DFD MD Admiral Insurance Company $6,789 EO000059653-03 4/17/2027 $1,000,000/$3,000,000 $2,500
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Excess Workers' Compensation Midwest Employers Casualty Co. $205,125 EWC008321 7/1/2027 Statutory $2,000,000
City has Terrorism Coverage under Liability and WC.
* Specific Properties Only
CITY OF DAVENPORT
YEAR OVER YEAR INSURANCE COMPARISON
FY2026 vs. FY2027
2026 2027 $ %
COVERAGE COMPANY PREMIUM PREMIUM Change Change NOTES
PROPERTY
City Buildings Federal Insurance Co. of CHUBB $768,204 $649,983 -$118,221 -15.39%
Contents & Fixed Equipment CHUBB - Included Above Included Included - -
Stored Vehicles CHUBB - Included Above Included Included - -
Wind/Hail Deductible Buyback Lloyd's of London - $26,645 $26,645 - New Coverage for 2026-27; Specific Properties Only
Boiler & Machinery Cincinnati Insurance Co. $28,248 $29,364 $1,116 3.95%
Transit Center Selective Insurance $19,327 $20,386 $1,059 5.48% 50% billed to EICC
Hull Physical Damage Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $9,345 $33,277 $23,932 256.09% Includes new fire rescue boat
Fireboat House Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $8,912 $9,179 $267 3.00%
Fire Truck Physical Damage Coverage PESLIC Included Included - -
Excess Flood Insurance Hamilton Select $101,126 $75,846 -$25,280 -25.00%
Fully transitioned to 12-month renewal after 16-month
Active Shooter - Malicious Attack Underwriters at Lloyds, London $0 $55,377 $55,377 100.00% premium in FY25
Fine Arts XL Catlin $15,500 $15,500 $0 0.00%
Policy not renewed; coverage absorbed in overall
Mississippi Lofts Umbrella | 40% Billed to Owner American Family Insurance $1,155 $0 -$1,155 -100.00% property policy
Mississippi Lofts CBP | 40% Billed to Owner American Family Insurance $56,733 $0 -$56,733 -100.00% Not renewed as of 11/10/2025
Mississippi Lofts Equipment Breakdown The Hartford Steam Boiler $1,971 $1,971 $0 0.00%
Flood (various locations) NFIP/Selective $52,857 $58,143 estimated $5,286 10.00% Various renewal dates for FY2027
LIABILITY
GL/LAW/AUTO/TERRORISM PESLIC $568,587 $628,407 $59,820 10.52% $5M primary limit
Public Officials (City) PESLIC Included Included - -
Claims Handling E&O PESLIC Included Included - -
$5M Excess Liability Gemini $267,518 $282,590 $15,072 5.63%
$5M Excess Liability Vantage $172,625 $181,413 $8,788 5.09%
$5M Excess Liability StarStone Specialty - $116,064 $116,064 100.00% New Coverage for FY2027
Airport Liability Commerce & Industry Ins Co $8,817 $8,817 $0 0.00%
Employee Dishonesty - Crime Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $5,638 $4,184 -$1,454 -25.79% Fully transitioned to 12-month renewal
Public Official Bond | R. Woolam Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $0 $5,436 $5,436 100.00% Fully transitioned to 12-month renewal
Public Official Bond | B. Gerlach Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $5,738 $5,738 $0 0.00% Fully transitioned to 12-month renewal
Public Official Bond | B. Conger Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. $0 $5,436 $5,436 100.00% Fully transitioned to 12-month renewal
Drone Liability Cincinnati Speciality Underwriters $863 $929 $66 7.65%
Cyber Liability Homeland Ins. Co./Resilience $156,908 $91,833 -$65,075 -41.47%
$5M Excess Cyber Liability Crum & Forster - $43,398 $43,398 100.00% New Coverage for FY2027
Liquor Liability Illinois Casualty Company $1,621 $1,476 -$145 -8.95%
Medical Prof. Liability | DFD Admiral Insurance Companuy $6,789 $6,789 $0 0.00%
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Excess Workers' Compensation Midwest Employers Casualty Co. $188,969 $205,125 $16,156 8.55% Guaranteed rate thru 7/1/28
Grand Total All Coverages Total Budget Amount $2,447,451 $2,563,306 $115,855 4.73%
City of Davenport
Department: Legal Action / Date
Contact Info: Sam Huff | 563-326-7761 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of
$175,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 (Davis). [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
On June 28, 2025, while at Duck Creek Park in Davenport, Iowa, a tree limb fell, resulting in
damage to Mr. William Davis and his property. As a result of the incident, Davis filed a claim
with the City.
The Parties now desire to enter into an Agreement in order to provide for certain payment in
full settlement and discharge of any and all claims, damages, or causes of action between them
which arise out of or are in any way related to the Incident, upon the terms and conditions set
forth in the agreement.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Settlement Agreement
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of $175,000
to legal counsel for Case RM25-278.
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2025, while at Duck Creek Park in Davenport, Iowa, a tree limb fell resulting
in damage to Mr. William Davis and his property; and
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2025, Mr. Davis filed a claim with the City; and
WHEREAS, the parties have reached a Settlement Agreement to fully resolve and discharge all claims
arising out of or related to the incident; and
WHEREAS, the City’s legal counsel recommends approval of the Settlement Agreement and payment
in the amount of $175,000 in accordance with its terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that:
1. The Settlement Agreement for Case RM25-278 is hereby approved.
2. Payment in the amount of $175,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 is hereby authorized
in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND
FULL AND FINAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
This Settlement Agreement and Full and Final Release of All Claims ("Agreement") is
entered into by and among William E. Davis ("Davis") and the City of Davenport, ("City"). The
parties to this Agreement may be referred to herein individually as "Party" or collectively as
"Parties."
RECITALS:
1. On June 28, 2025, while at Duck Creek Park in Davenport, Iowa, a tree limb fell
resuJting in damage to the Davis and Davis' property ("the Incident").
2. As a result of the Incident, Davis filed a claim with the City.
3. The Parties now desire to enter into this Agreement in order to provide for certain
payment in full settlement and discharge of any and all claims, damages, or causes of action
between them which arise out of or are in any way related to the Incident, upon the terms and
conditions set forth below.
AGREEMENT:
1. RECITALS. The Recitals are incorporated by reference as though fully reiterated
herein.
2. RELEASE OF CLAIMS BY DAVIS. Davis, individually, and on behalf of his
successors, assigns, subrogees, personal representatives, attorneys, and anyone claiming by or
through him or them, for and in consideration of the payments set forth in Paragraph 4 below,
does hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, release, acquit, and forever discharge the
City, all of its current and former employees, agents and insurers, and all other individuals and
entities (collectively the "City") of and from any and all liability, claims, demands, charges,
complaints, controversies, actions, causes of action, and suits at law or in equity, of any kind or
nature whatsoever, known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, suspected or wisuspected,
matured or unmatured arising out of or related in any way to the Incident, including but not
limited to negligence, personal injury, property damage, loss of conso11ium, bad faith, and any
other claims or causes of action of any kind.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is expressly stated that this Agreement is a general release
which is meant to release all liability for all common law, statutory, and other causes of action,
including all damage claims of any sort, attorney's fees, and costs which Davis may have or
claim to have which were or could have been asserted against the City arising out of or related to
the Incident. Davis expressly waives and asswnes the risk of any and all claims for damages
which exist as of this date as to the City, but of which Davis does not know or suspect to exist,
whether through ignorance, oversight, error, negligence, or otherwise, and which, if known,
would materially affect Davis' decision to enter into this Agreement.
3. COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT. This Agreement is executed as a compromise
settlement of disputed claims. This Agreement does not constitute an admission of Liability on
the part of any person or entity, and Uability is expressly denied by the City. No other promises
have been made by the City, or by any person or entity acting on their behalf.
4. SETTLEMENT SUM. In consideration of the releases set fo1th above, the City
agrees to pay Davis the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000).
5. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. Davis represents and warrants that he has the sole
right and exclusive authority to execute this Agreement and receive the stuns specified in it; and
that he has not sold, assigned, transferred, conveyed or otherwise disposed of any of the claims,
demands, obligations or causes of action referred to in this Agreement.
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL LIENS. Davis agrees to satisfy with the proceeds
of this settlement any and aU liens or third-party interests against the settlement sum arising out
of or related to the Incident, including but not limited to liens or interests held by any insurer,
CMS/Medicare, health care providers, vehicle towing, storage, or destruction, property damage,
or other liens or third-party interests of any kind. Davis fi.uther agrees to defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City and anyone acting on its behalf from any claims or interests that are
asserted by any third-party arising out of or related to any such liens or thfrd-party interests. Such
indemnification shall include, without limitation, any and all attorneys' fees, court costs, and any
and all other costs and expenses.
7. TAXES. Davis is responsible for payment of any and all taxes, including but not
limited to federal, state, and local taxes, if any, as a result of this Agreement.
8. REVIEW BY COUNSEL. Davis acknowledges and agrees that he has carefully
read and fully understand the terms, provisions and legal effect of this Agreement, and he is
signing the Agreement of his own free will, after having consulted independent legal counsel, or
having the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel, with full knowledge of its
significance, and solely in reliance on his own knowledge, belief and judgment and that of his
legal counsel.
9. NO CONSTRUCTION AGAINST PARTY DRAFTING. The Parties expressly
acknowledge and agree that this Agreement represents a negotiated agreement, having been
drafted, negotiated, compromised and agreed upon by the Patties. Therefore, the fact that one
Party or the other may have been primarily or exclusively responsible for drafting or editing thi s
Agreement shall not, in any dispute over the terms, construction or meaning of this Agreement,
be held, interpreted or construed against such Party.
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10. COPIES AND COUNTERPARTS. A copy ofthis Agreement, including but not
limited to a scanned electronic copy or a photocopy, shall have the same legal effect as the
original. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same.
11. FURTHER DOCUMENTATION AND ACTION. To the extent necessary, the
Parties agree to execute all additional documents and take all further actions necessary to
effectuate the purpose of, and promises, obligations and the like set fo11h in, this Agreement.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND OTHER TERMS. This Agreement shall in all respects
be interpreted, enforced, and governed by the laws of Iowa. The language of all parts of this
Agreement shall in all cases be constrned as a whole, according to its fair meaning. If, after the
date hereof, any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under
present or future laws, such provision shall be fully severable. In lieu thereof, there shall be
added a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may
be possible, and be legal, valid and enforceable. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the Patties pertaining to the matters set forth in it and supersedes all negotiations and all
prior or contemporaneous discussions and understandings of the parties in connection with the
matters set forth in it.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THE FOREGOING FULL AND FINAL RELEASE OF
ALL CLAIMS AND FULLY UNDERSTAND IT.
William E. Davis Date
Approved as to form by:
5 i/ 12> ( :i. 02~
Pau L. Macek, Attorney for William Davis Date
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City of Davenport
Department: Legal Action / Date
Contact Info: Sam Huff | 563-326-7761 6/17/2026
Subject:
Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of
$60,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 (Hintze). [All Wards]
Recommendation:
Adopt the Resolution.
Background:
On June 28, 2025, while at Duck Creek Park in Davenport, Iowa, a tree limb fell, resulting in
damage to Mr. Jeff Hintze and his property. As a result of the incident, Hintze filed a claim with
the City.
The Parties now desire to enter into an Agreement in order to provide for certain payment in
full settlement and discharge of any and all claims, damages, or causes of action between them
which arise out of or are in any way related to the Incident, upon the terms and conditions set
forth in the agreement.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Settlement Agreement
Resolution No. _______________
Resolution offered by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa.
RESOLUTION approving a Settlement Agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of $60,000
to legal counsel for Case RM25-278.
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2025, while at Duck Creek Park in Davenport, Iowa, a tree limb fell resulting
in damage to Mr. Jeff Hintze and his property; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2025, Mr. Hintze filed a claim with the City; and
WHEREAS, the parties have reached a Settlement Agreement to fully resolve and discharge all claims
arising out of or related to the incident; and
WHEREAS, the City’s legal counsel recommends approval of the Settlement Agreement and payment
in the amount of $175,000 in accordance with its terms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Davenport, Iowa, that:
1. The Settlement Agreement for Case RM25-278 is hereby approved.
2. Payment in the amount of $60,000 to legal counsel for Case RM25-278 is hereby authorized
in accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement.
Passed and approved this 24th day of June, 2026.
Approved: Attest:
_________________________ _________________________
Jason Gordon Brian Krup
Mayor Deputy City Clerk
10. COPIES AND COUNTERPARTS. A copy of this Agreement, including but not
limited to a scanned electronic copy or a photocopy, shall have the same legal effect as the
original. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same.
11. FURTHER DOCUMENTATION AND ACTION. To the extent necessary, the
Parties agree to execute all additional documents and take all further actions necessary to
effectuate the purpose of, and promises, obligations and the like set forth in this Agreement.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND OTHER TERMS. This Agreement shall in all respects
be interpreted, enforced, and governed by the laws oflowa. The language of all parts of this
Agreement shall in all cases be construed as a whole. according to its fair meaning. If, after the
date hereof, any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid. or unenforceable
under present or future laws, such provision shall be fully severable. In lieu thereof, there shall
be added a provision similar in terms to such illegal, invalid, or unenforceable provision as may
be possible, and be legal, valid, and enforceable. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the Parties pertaining to the matters set forth in it and supersedes all negotiations and all
prior or contemporaneous discussions and understandings of the parties in connection with the
matters set forth in it.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THE FOREGOING FULL AND FINAL RELEASE OF
ALL CLAIMS AND FULLY UNDERSTANDS IT.
Date
to form by:
Date
City of Da�enport .,, {. /
Sam Huff, City Attorney .1
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