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City Attorney outlines legal and enforcement work, cites successful abandoned-property petition
Summary
The City Attorney—s Office presented its FY2026 budget and highlighted routine and project work including property tax appeals, claims handling with the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool and a recent abandoned-property petition that resulted in rehabilitation and resale.
The Dubuque City Attorney—s Office reviewed its FY2026 budget and day-to-day responsibilities during the council—s April 2 special session. The office described routine legal support across municipal services and highlighted work tied to public safety, property code enforcement and claims processing.
City Attorney Crenna (City Attorney) told the council her office is currently funded at 5.62 FTE and staffed at 4.62 FTE. She said the office performs legal reviews that enable enforcement of nuisance, building and public-safety codes and processes claims…
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