Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Phase 2 REAP Grant AgreementTHE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All-American City
2007
TO: The Honorable City Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Phase 2 - REAP Grant Agreement
DATE: November 10, 2008
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of a
grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for $200,000 in
Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) funding for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32
Bike/Hike Trail. This project will extend approximately one mile along Iowa 32 from the
intersection of Kennedy Road to the intersection of Plaza Drive.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachmetn
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All-American City
2007
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Phase 2 -REAP Grant Agreement
DATE: November 7, 2008
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum transmits for City Council review and approval, a grant agreement with
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for $200,000 in Resource Enhancement and
Protection (REAP) funding for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. A map is enclosed.
DISCUSSION
This REAP grant will enable the City of Dubuque to construct Phase 2 of the Iowa 32
Bike/Hike Trail. The project will extend approximately 1 mile along Iowa 32 (Northwest
Arterial) on the northwest side of Dubuque. The trail will begin at the intersection of
Kennedy Road, and then extend westerly as a 10-foot paved trail along the north side of the
arterial to the intersection of Plaza Drive.
Phase 2 will link to Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail, which was constructed in 2006.
Phase 1 is a 10-foot paved trail that extends 2 miles between Kennedy Road and the
Heritage Trail just east of the U.S. 52 intersection.
At its eastern terminus, Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail also will link to Marshall Park
and the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens via on-street signed routes along uVest
32"d Street and Arboretum Drive. Phase 2 will connect with Asbury Plaza at Plaza Drive,
where restaurants and other retail/service uses are available to trail users.
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will cost approximately $203,000. The Engineering
Department has budgeted $10,000 in City sidewalk funds for crosswalks and pedestrian-
activated signal crossings at the two intersections.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the grant agreement with the Iowa Department
of Natural Resources for $200,000 in Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) for
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail.
Enclosures
cc: Gil Spence, Leisure Services Manager
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer
Prepared by: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street Telephone: 589-4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk Address: City Hall 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO 404-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR RESOURCE
ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION (REAP) FUNDING WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR PHASE 2 OF THE IOWA 32
BIKE/HIKE TRAIL.
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has awarded the City of Dubuque
a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike
Trail; and
Whereas, the City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan that identified a bike/pedestrian
network that includes a trail along Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign the grant agreement with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for REAP funding for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the
completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended public use for a minimum of
twenty (20) years following the project.
Section 3. That the City of Dubuque agrees to abide by all local, state and federal
requirements applicable to the proposed budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of November 2008.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
REAP Grant #:09-R4-TZ
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND
GRANT AGREEMENT-DEVELOPMENT
GRANTEE: CITY OF DUBUQUE
PROJECT TITLE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL -PHASE II
CONTACT PERSON/PHONE #: LAURA CARSTENS 563-589-4210
GRANT AWARD: $200000.00
DNR CONTACT/PHONE #: Kathleen Moench 515-281-3013
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this REAP Development Grant Agreement is to enable the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), acting for the State of Iowa, to assist the CITY OF
DUBUQUE (Grantee) in the development of land for the enhancement and protection of open space
areas.
2. PARTIES/AUTHORITY. The parties to this Grant Agreement are the DNR, an agency of the State of
Iowa, and the CITY OF DUBUQUE. The parties make this Grant Agreement pursuant to 1989 Iowa
Code Supplement Section 455A.19(1)(a), which authorizes the Natural Resource Commission to
spend certain state funds appropriated for projects to enhance and protect open spaces.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT LANDS. This Grant Agreement is for your project described
as:
CONSTRUCTION OF 1 MILE OF TRAIL ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE NORTHWEST
ARTERIAL FROM JOHN F. KENNEDY ROAD TO PLAZA DRIVE, CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA.
4. GRANT AWARD AND REIMBURSEMENTS. The DNR will provide 100 percent of development costs
up to a maximum amount of $200000.00.
A. A ninety (90) percent advance reimbursement of the grant award may be requested by submitting
a letter of request to:
Budgets & Grants Bureau
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Wallace State Office Building
E. 9th & Grand
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
B. Final payment and an on-site inspection will be made when the project is completed and the
grantee submits a letter of request along with the following grant requirements:
• a legal description of the property;
• pictures of the completed project;
• copies of billings and canceled checks for 100 percent of the grant award;
• copy of "Notice of Use Restriction" recorded with county recorder (legal description of
property required if not submitted with project proposal);
• contracted development work requires; a copy of the signed contract, pay estimates, and
contractor's reimbursement Refund of Sales Tax;
REAP Grant #:09-R4-TZ
• final report, to include a description of the completed project and efforts made to procure
goods and services from Targeted Small Businesses (TSBs).
5. RESPONSIBILITIES. The grantee is solely responsible for the project completion as outlined in the
project proposal. The grantee will make a concerted effort to procure goods and services from
Targeted Small Businesses (TSBs) during the performance of this Grant Agreement. The DNR may
provide assistance at the request of the grantee, or at the Director's recommendation.
6. AMENDMENTS. This Grant Agreement may be amended only by written ADDENDA signed and
dated by the DNR Director or the DNR REAP coordinator. Requests for amendments shall be
directed to the DNR REAP coordinator.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE/TERMINATION. This Grant Agreement shall become effective when it has been
signed and. dated by the DNR. Director and the grantee. All work specified in the project proposal
will be completed by DECEMBER 31, 2011.
8. AVAILABILITY of FUNDS: If funds anticipated for the continued fulfillment of this agreement are at
any time not forthcoming or insufficient, either through the failure of the State of Iowa to appropriate
funds, or discontinuance or material alteration of the program under which funds were provided, then
the Deparhnent shall have the right to terminate the agreement without penalty.
9. By signing this Grant Agreement, the grantee agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in this
agreement and all attachments listed below:
• the REAP "General Provisions" (Administrative Rules from your application);
Date
Fed ID #
Liz Christiansen, Deputy Director
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Grantee Signature, Mayor or County Board Director
Print Name, Mayor or County Board Director
Amenities Map
Proposed Iowa 32 Hike-Bike Trail Phase II
Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail (Phase I)
Planned On-Street Bike Trails
Marshall Park & Dubuque Arboretum
Dubuque Soccer Complex
Asbury Plaza
Buildings
Parcels
Roads